From a blog entry of The Rev. Steve Bates, Rector at The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

Bishop Duncan graciously agreed to receive Aaron into the Episcopal Church via Skype. ...

The entire parish entered Battin Hall where a “big screen,” projector and computer had been set up. Being a technologically challenged person, I had my doubts whether this “idea” would work. Yet, almost immediately, Aaron was connected to his parish family and with his prayer book, Bishop Duncan read the questions for a candidate for reception and Aaron responded....

There were tears, cheers and applause as we welcomed a new, precious soul into our fellowship. In his meeting with our vestry, Bishop Duncan reaffirmed the need for the Church to embrace the technology presented to us. (Even if we don’t fully understand it). In appreciation, Bishop Duncan has sent a military prayer book and medallion to Aaron. Maybe it wasn’t “the way we’ve always done it,” but today, Holly, Aaron and Adeline Kuster are Episcopalians. And for that, I shout, “thanks be to God.”