Daniel has been an Episcopalian, as of this past January, for 65 years, after about 20 years as a Baptist. He has worn a number of hats over that time: he was an acolyte for most of those years, has taught a Sunday School class of young children, was elected to several stints on the vestry, has served at the Saturday Soup Bowl, and has been part of several other groups including serving on a previous rector search committee. An important highlight for him was when he was given permission from the bishop (no longer required) to serve as a subdeacon. In 2009 he retired from being an art director in a small company, and is now enjoying that retirement.