Cook arrived at the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse alone. She wasn't even flanked by her attorneys, as she has been in the past. However she had a small contingent of family and friends in the courtroom to offer her moral support as Baltimore Circuit Judge Timothy Doory meted out his punishment for her crimes. The "defrocked, distraught and devastated" cleric left the courtroom in white plastic zip tie wrist restraints (handcuffs) and leg irons as her mother Marcia Mary Cook cried.

On a daily basis people risk their lives to cross the Mediterranean sea; people walk long distances to cross into Europe because they do not have any other choice; also in parts of Europe, for example, houses have been set alight, so that refugees do not find a home; and there is a rising anxiety in some parts of Europe that democracy is being eroded by intimidation towards strangers seeking refuge and security.

Archbishop Beach commented on the gathering, "It is a privilege and joy to represent the Anglican Church in North America as the bonds of fellowship between faithful, global Anglicans continue to be strengthened. This was a good and important week in the lives of our provinces, and I am encouraged that some of the seeds of restoration and renewal that were planted years ago are continuing to bear fruit."

"Next year Greater Sydney's population will pass the 5 million mark." The Archbishop said. "In fifteen years it is expected an additional one million people will live within the greater metropolitan area of Sydney, with a total population of 5.9 million. Whether by birth or migration these new arrivals will be part of our mission field."

Dr Davies also he spoke of social change and the responsibility of Christians.