Celebration of New Ministry & Installation

A worship service and reception to welcome the Rev. Zachary N. Kinyua as the Joint Rector at St. Bart's, Cambridge & St. Mark's, Dorchester.
About this Event

The Wardens, Vestries, and Congregations of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Dorchester, and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, cordially invite you to a Joint Collaboration Installation Service celebrating the formal installation of The Reverend Zachary N. Kinyua as Rector of both parish communities.

For the past three years, The Reverend Zachary N. Kinyua has faithfully served the congregations of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, providing steadfast pastoral leadership, nurturing spiritual growth, and strengthening the collaborative ministry shared by these two Episcopal parishes. This special service offers an opportunity to give thanks to Almighty God for his faithful ministry and to celebrate his formal installation as the 5th Rector of St. Bartholomew's and the 17th Rector of St. Mark's

The service will be presided over by The Right Reverend Julia E. Whitworth, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. A fellowship meal will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following the service. We warmly invite you to remain for food, fellowship, and celebration.

Kindly RSVP by Sunday, October 18, 2026, to assist us in planning for the fellowship meal. Please include the number of guests who will be attending.

*if you are a clergy member in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, you are invited to vest with a red stoll and process.