The Rev. Christian Basel Named Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, WY
Dear Friends,
I write to you with the good news that the Rev. Christian Basel, who has served as Curate for three years, has been called to serve as the next Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, WY! Christian’s time with us has given him the intentional opportunity to grow vocationally and then take that learning out into the wider church. He has served our Saint Michael community with great skill these last three years, and those gifts will serve him well in his next chapter. Saint Michael has a history of raising up leaders for the broader church, and I am excited to see where the Holy Spirit will lead him next.
In addition to sending your personal farewells, you are invited to celebrate Christian’s ministry together with a special prayer of thanksgiving and blessing during the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, May 26. Whenever priests leave our parish, it’s customary to make a love offering to them in appreciation for their ministry among us. If you would like to make a contribution to Christian’s Purse, please mail a check payable to Saint Michael and designate “Basel Purse” in the memo line or click here and select “Christian Basel Purse” in the dropdown menu to give online, and please send your gift no later than May 19. This gift is not tax-deductible.
As Christian prepares for his next chapter, please join me in giving thanks for his ministry among us and lift him up in prayer. Our love and support go with him!
With gratitude,
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Rector