Presiding Bishop Rowe believes that continued partnership with the federal government would undermine the church’s commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.
“We need to find the face of Christ in the faces of marginalized,” Bishop Rowe said, adding that in Christ’s kingdom, “the people at the edge are in the center.”
The new Presiding Bishop preached a sermon based on the story of Lazarus in John 11:32-44, reflecting on the themes of finding life in the midst of death.
Five nominees for Presiding Bishop tackled questions about church structure, reconciliation, self-care, and leadership in a well-attended pre-election forum.
