UTO InGathering Held at St Mark's in Warwick

The United Thank Offering Spring Ingathering was held on May 11,2013 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Warwick, RI. 
After a brief introduction and summary of the mission of UTO by Marjorie Reeves Briden who serves as UTO chairman for the diocese, The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely celebrated the Eucharist.  The Rev. Susan Wrathall, rector of St. Marks, gave an inspiring sermon about the historical role of women in the church and the continuing importance of the unique ministry that women offer in the spiritual life of the church.  Each parish represented brought their UTO offering to the altar. 
After the Eucharist the group joined together for a lunch and a presentation by The Rev. Susan Wrathall.  She showed slides of her educational journey to Turkey, bringing those watching into the sites of St. Paul's travels, and the reported residence of St. Mary.  She offered the group information on archeological excavations, preservations, and historical interpretation.