Churchwarden Liz Rotherham (Alan's widow) with Bishop Terry Dance.
On Sunday, October 20, the parishioners of Trinity Simcoe were graced with the presence of Bishop Terry and Di Dance for a special Sunday service.
Bishop Terry had been invited to come to dedicate and bless a new votive candle stand and Icon that had been donated to the church in memory of parishioner Alan Rotherham.
After he preached a very rousing sermon, Bishop Terry blessed the candle stand and then the Icon with prayer and holy water. The Icon, from Ukraine, depicts the Transfiguration of Our Lord.
This was chosen because Alan was born on the Feast day: August 6.
"It also seemed very fitting to have an Icon depicting Christ's radiant divinity, placed above the lights of peoples votive prayers", said Rev. Paul Sherwood, Rector. "This is a beautiful and sacred gift to the church, and I'm pleased that people are already using it."