By Kirk Petersen Two retired bishops passed away within days of each other in early October: The Rt. Rev. Charles Farmer Duvall, the II Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast from 1981-2001, on October 8 at age 84; and The Rt. Rev. William (Bill) A. Jones, Jr., the VIII Bishop of Missouri from 1975-1992, on October 11 at age 93. According to the Central Gulf Coast … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory: Bishops Duvall and Jones
Diocese of Central Gulf Coast
Lessons from a Fallen Fence
The Rt. Rev. J. Russell Kendrick, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast, writes in his email newsletter, From the Bishop’s Chair: Just over two weeks ago I made my annual visit to St. Andrew’s in Panama City. During a parish forum, I asked folks to share stories about what they’ve encountered and if/when did they encounter the presence and power of God. One person told of being … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Fallen Fence
Diocese Elects Alabamian
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast has elected a rector from the neighboring Diocese of Alabama as its fourth bishop. The Rev. James Russell Kendrick, rector of St. Stephen’s Church in Birmingham, won the required majorities in both orders on the third ballot.Central Gulf Coast comprises portions of Alabama and Florida, and is based in Pensacola. Christ Church in Mobile is … [Read more...] about Diocese Elects Alabamian
Central Gulf Coast Picks 4
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s standing committee has announced its slate of nominees as the diocese seeks its fourth bishop.The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan II has served as the diocese’s third bishop since 2001. He announced in July 2013 that he planned to retire.The four nominees are:The Rev. James Russell Kendrick, rector of St. … [Read more...] about Central Gulf Coast Picks 4