Fall 2017 Newsletter Dear Friends of Lincoln Cathedral, Brantley Knowles, President of the Society of American Friends of Lincoln Cathedral, and I write to send our warmest greetings to our supporters in the United States. We would like to share what has happened and what will be happening in the coming months within the Lincoln Cathedral Foundation and the Society of American Friends. • On October 22, 2016, The Venerable Christine Wilson, the previous Archdeacon of Chesterfield, was installed as the 84th Dean of Lincoln at a service in the cathedral. She is now The Very Revd Christine Wilson. Dean Christine is the first female Dean in the now 925-year history of Lincoln Cathedral. • The Society of American Friends of Lincoln Cathedral had a successful fundraiser this past April. The event was held at the Sulgrave Club in Washington, DC with over 70 in attendance. Levels of support ranged from $100 to $5,000. The Very Revd Christine Wilson was our guest speaker and was accompanied by her husband Alan Wilson. Chapter member and Lay Canon, Judith Lockwood and her husband John were also in attendance from Lincoln. Dean Wilson and Alan attended many other important events during hereditary week and ended their visit by presenting the gifts at the Sunday service at the Washington National Cathedral. • This year, long-time supporter of Lincoln Cathedral, The Rev Dr. Lynne A. Kogel was appointed to the board of The Lincoln Cathedral Foundation. • Please Save the Date for The Society of American Friends of Lincoln Cathedral luncheon event, Thursday, April 12, 2018, The Sulgrave Club, Washington DC. Our speaker will be Dr. Jane Howells. • Anytime is a great time to visit Lincoln. If you are interested in traveling to Lincoln or planning to be in the area, please contact Darci. Remember to please contact Darci by email or phone if your contact information has changed. Thank you all for your continued support of Lincoln Cathedral! Sincerely,
Brantey Knowles President The Society of American Friends of Lincoln Cathedral
Darci Knowles Development Officer The Lincoln Cathedral Foundation
L to R - Darci Knowles, Alan Wilson, Dean Christine Wilson, Judith Lockwood, John Lockwood, Brantley Knowles