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House of Bishops Reflects on White Supremacy

By Kirk Petersen Several bishops described their personal experiences with racism in an online meeting of the House of Bishops on September 16, as the bishops considered a report developed over many months by a committee of bishops and theologians. The 52-page report is titled "Reflection on White Supremacy, the Beloved Community and Learning to Listen." The Rt. Rev. … [Read more...] about House of Bishops Reflects on White Supremacy

Coronavirus Begins to Disrupt Episcopal Church Activities

By Kirk Petersen Because of the coronavirus, the Episcopal Church has decided not to hold the in-person meeting of the House of Bishops that had been scheduled for March 10-13 in Navasota, Texas. “I have decided to change and relocate our meeting from a physical gathering at Camp Allen to a series of virtual gatherings to be held within the currently scheduled time … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Begins to Disrupt Episcopal Church Activities

Bishops Consider Whether to Attend Lambeth Conference

By Len Freeman Presiding Bishop Michael Curry urged his fellow bishops to “stand upon the Rock” in the midst of current and coming challenges in church and national life during the opening worship service for the semiannual House of Bishops meeting. The group began a four-day meeting in Minnesota yesterday with an extended discussion of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin … [Read more...] about Bishops Consider Whether to Attend Lambeth Conference

Nevada’s Renewed Bishop Search

Bonnie Polley, president of the Diocese of Nevada’s Standing Committee, writes about a renewed effort to elect the diocese’s next bishop: On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Nevada, I thank all of you for your support and patience as we dealt with the pain and disappointment of our failed search for a new bishop last year. It was a hard decision, and we … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Renewed Bishop Search

Vermont Elects Indiana Priest

Newport: Shannon MacVean-Brown from The Episcopal Church in Vermont on Vimeo. Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows of Indianapolis reports that the Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown — transition priest at St. John’s Church, Speedway — has been elected 11th Bishop of Vermont: I am delighted to report that, earlier this afternoon, the Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown was elected 11th … [Read more...] about Vermont Elects Indiana Priest

3 Nominees in Montana

The Diocese of Montana has announced a three-member slate in the search for its 10th bishop: The Rev. Mary Caucutt, rector of Christ Church, Cody, Wyo. Ignatian spirituality insists that God is active in our everyday lives, providing me a pathway to deeper prayer, good decision-making guided by faithful discernment, and an active life of service to others. Ignatian prayer … [Read more...] about 3 Nominees in Montana

Wyoming Bishop to Retire

The Rt. Rev. John S. Smylie, Bishop of Wyoming since 2010, calls for the election of his successor in September 2020: After much prayer and reflection I have decided that it is time to call for the election of the 10th Bishop for the Diocese of Wyoming. I have informed the Standing Committee and the Staff and the process for an election is beginning. … I don’t think it’s time … [Read more...] about Wyoming Bishop to Retire

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