Visitation: Incarnation
Bishop Rob Price visited Church of the Incarnation on Sunday where he confirmed about 50 youth and adults. It proved to be a joyful milestone in the lives of the students during the annual Confirmation Breakfast and Confirmation Sunday. 237 people gathered for the breakfast, including confirmation candidates, families, godparents, friends, clergy, and members of the parish community who came to encourage and pray for these young people.
During the breakfast, Bishop Price reflected on how the middle school and high school years are often a season when young people begin to discern how God may be calling them to serve in the Church and in the world. The confirmation class — made up primarily of sixth graders — began meeting back in August under the leadership of the wonderful Alaine Bickel, whose faithful guidance and encouragement helped prepare students throughout the year. Alaine also shared remarks during the breakfast, celebrating the dedication she witnessed in the class. Later that morning, during the 11:15 a.m. traditional service, 31 students were confirmed.
In his homily, Price also talked about the parish's search for a rector which has been vacant since November 3, 2024 when the Rev. Christopher Beeley stepped down. Since that time retired Bishop Greg Brewer has served as interim. Price told the congregation that the church would likely have a rector by Summer of 2027.
The parish has a strong Youth & Family Ministry that helps youth grades 6–12 experience the joy, connection, and grace of God. We want students to know that formation in Christ can be joyful, deeply relational, and grounded in the good news of God’s grace. Through worship, retreats, fellowship, service, and simply showing up in the everyday moments of students’ lives, our desire is to help young people grow in their relationship with Christ and his Church while knowing that they are deeply loved and that they matter.
Adult formation is also fruitful and this year’s formation series drew 18–20 adults, many of them young adults and newcomers to the Anglican tradition. The class was co‑taught by Bishop Brewer and Shawn Torres, creating a rare opportunity for deep teaching, shared discernment, and personal connection with parish leadership. The commitment of these adult confirmands now culminates in the laying on of hands by Bishop Price and the strengthening grace of the Holy Spirit.
The Diocese gives thanks for the faithful witness of Incarnation and for every adult across our congregations who is choosing to take this step of Christian maturity, deepen their Episcopal identity, and join more fully in the mission of the Church.