Prayer for Discernment

We ask the diocese to incorporate this prayer for the Search and Transition Committee, and the diocese as a whole, into your regular prayers.

Creator God, who raises up shepherds for your Church,
be with us in this time of discernment.
Unite us as we seek a bishop who will know and love your people,
proclaim your gospel, and guide us in faith and unity.
Keep us mindful of those on the margins,
and open our hearts to the Spirit’s leading,
that we may find a pastor to help us live our baptismal covenant
and share Christ’s renewing love.
Through Jesus Christ, our rock and redeemer, we pray. Amen.

Bishop Search UPdates & News

Candidate meet & greets

Dear Friends in Christ, As the search process continues and our retreat approaches, we encourage you to mark your calendars for the upcoming diocesan-wide Meet and Greets. An important part of the bishop search process is the opportunity for the final candidates to visit the diocese, meet with clergy and diocesan committees, and spend time…
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The Process Continues

Dear Friends in Christ, Over the past month, your search committee has been busy interviewing candidates. After reviewing all the applications we received, we prayerfully discerned which candidates to invite to first-round and then second-round interviews on Zoom. That process is still ongoing as I write. We have been encouraged by these conversations and are…
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Reflection On Lenten Study

Dear Friends in Christ, Our Lenten Study is in full swing. We have completed the second online class and many of our congregations are offering the course in person as well. It has proven to be a very positive learning experience for the participants. We are learning about the role of bishops in the church…
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