The Presiding Bishop and other Bishops greet the new bishop. The People greet one another. The new Bishop also greets members of the clergy, family members, and the congregation. The new Bishop, if the Bishop of the Diocese, may now be escorted to the episcopal chair. The liturgy continues with the Offertory.
Deacons prepare the Table.
Then the new Bishop goes to the Lord's Table as chief Celebrant and, joined by other bishops and presbyters, proceeds with the celebration of the Eucharist. In place of the usual postcommunion prayer, one of the bishops leads the people in the following Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that N may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. People From this time forth for evermore.