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Time for a little break from things Episcopal. After sharing recent Episcopal Bishops in Oklahoma, I thought I'd share this historic shot of a young Rt Rev Dr Omed. Dr. Omed is the Prelate, of sorts, of the Seventh Day Atheist Aztec Baptist Synod. Which, incidentally, claims no God, no guilt, no heaven.

This picture dates from 1987. We see the learned doctor in communion with a spiritual ancestor.

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Copes of bishops past.

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Soon-to-be retired Bishop Robert M. Moody makes his name tag at the reception honoring the consecration of his successor.

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Helen and Gerald, with Betsy. Gerald was Bishop of Oklahoma from sometime in the 70s until 1987.

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Katharine Jefferts Schori (center), Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA, meets Sadie and Moses, of the Joy Mennonite Church; Moses is the church's former minister.

The Mennonites are radical pacifists, and Sadie and Moses have been very involved in OKC's peace movement. I imagine Sadie is talking to PB Katharine about the up-coming Spiritual Walk for Peace.

I made a point of introducing the couple to PB - although I had barely met her myself.

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Now, on to "consecration weekend", which began with a reception Friday evening, Sept. 14. Pictured is Myra, a 91 year-old Anglican from Barbados, and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. In the background is Myra's son-in-law (and my friend), Hank.

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The High Altar at St Paul's Cathedral (Episcopal) in downtown Oklahoma City. There a number of challenges in taking a picture of the altar - light reflects off the marble altar (the marble was imported from Italy); the stained glass windows emit enough back light to throw off a light meter; and the surrounding dark wood absorbs most of the light provided by the six or seven spots. I resolved this by bringing in a pair of studio lights, using 100 ASA (slowest speed available in my Rebel), and closing down the F-stop.

The studio lights, by the way, are hidden behind the columns defining each side of the vaulted arch.