The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori (right), presiding bishop, visited the Center Aisle work room in the JW Marriott on Wednesday to offer a blessing over United Thank Offering prayer shawls. Also pictured are (from left to right) Anne Gordon Curran, UTO Province III coordinator; Mike Kerr, treasurer of the Diocese of Virginia; and Russ Randle, Virginia lay deputy.

Photo: John Schwartz