PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Bruce Porter's Retirement Party

The Rev. Bruce Porter laughs as parishioners share memories and stories during the evening’s program.

Patty Buck and Mary Ann Bopp

The Christ Church Choir sings a special song for the Rev. Porter.

Kathleen Semisch plays the piano as the choir sings.

Ginny Porter smiles after a barbershop quartet serenaded her and offered a bouquet of flowers from the congregation.

Michael Chester gives the Rev. Bruce Porter one of many parting gifts from the church.

Karolyn and Kent Capps

Attendees watch a video montage dedicated to the Rev. Bruce Porter.

The Rev. Bruce Porter speaks to his congregation a final time during his retirement party.

Cheryl Fraser with her grandchildren Ava, 6, and Cord, 3

Sandy Warren and Van Neely

Al Siemer, Barbara Siemer, Ginny Porter, the Rev. Bruce Porter, Louise Porter and Susan Shumway

Lutie Uihlein and Sally Rauch

Ann Quackenbush, the Rev. Graham Hart and Sue Wertman

Debra McKenna hugs the Rev. Bruce Porter before the program.

Charlie Gorham and Karen Fors with Vivian and Michael Chester

The Rev. Bruce Porter with his wife, Ginny

Sue Wertman, Bennie Dods and Kathy Butler

Bill Gambill and the Rev. Donald Buck

Ginny and the Rev. Bruce Porter smile at each other as they receive a few gifts from the congregation.