Bishop’s Legacy Society
In 2010 as one of his final actions as the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese, the Right Reverend Bruce Caldwell will honor the formation of the Bishop’s Society’s inaugural class.
The Inaugural class of the Bishop’s Society will gather with Bishop Caldwell on Sunday April 18 in Casper for worship, a light lunch and then be treated to the Bill Cosby show at the Casper Events Center.
Wyoming Episcopalians are eligible for inclusion in the society through planned giving (usually by Will, Trust or life insurance) to the Diocese, the Foundation, a local parish, or any other Episcopal entity (such as Episcopal Relief and Development, Thomas the Apostle Center or HR Camp Foundation). We will need confirmation from you of your eligibility no later than March15, 2010.
If you believe you are qualified for membership recognition, please complete and return the attached form:
Here is an artist’s impression of how the plaque will appear:
Much like a healthy tree, the branches (local churches) receive nourishment from the sun and nutrients through the trunk from the roots. The branches bear much good fruit. The trunk (the diocese) supports the branches and guides them towards the sun. The roots (the foundation) gather moisture and nutrients available in the soil that will sustain the system. Bishop’s Legacy Society Members feed and nourish the roots, providing for long term health of the tree itself. Gifts by Members support the system here and abroad.
Recent news:
The Bishop’s Legacy Society Gathers in Casper
Designed to honor those who have made a strong commitment to the Episcopal Church and is many ministries by major or planned gift, the Society met in Casper on April 18 for a light lunch and fellowship. The day concluded with the members being treated to the Bill Cosby show at the Casper Events Center.
Membership is open to any person who by planned or major gift has supported the Diocese, the Foundation, a local parish, HR Camp Foundation, the National Church, Episcopal Relief and Development, or any other Episcopal entity. Such persons have demonstrated their love of the church and its work to their families, friends and communities. As such the Foundation desires to honor and respect them in a manner befitting their dedication. Because we rely on individuals to identify themselves as eligible for membership, we encourage all to consider membership and to complete and submit the application when appropriate. Congratulations and thanks to all of you!
Current membership includes:
Daniel Nelson of Laramie
Wallace Johnson of Cody
Donna Johnson of Cody
John Masters of Cheyenne
Daphne Grimes of Cody
Mary Caucutt of Cody
Casey Horton of Cody
John Bishop of Cheyenne
Bill Swainson of Cheyenne
Dell Swainson of Cheyenne
Dan Land of Wilson
Margaret Land of Wilson
Ken Asel of Jackson
Devvie Asel of Jackson
Martha Hansen of Jackson
