From the parish bulletin of St. John's Episcopal Church, Thibodaux, Louisiana, on April 19, 2009:
Announcement
The consecration for the 11th Bishop of Louisiana will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010. The Presiding Bishop will be the chief consecrator, and she will the consecration during a formal Pastoral Visitation to the Diocese of Louisiana from May 6th through May 9th.
It seems a long time away, but it's not too early to plan, and especially not too early to pray for the election of our new bishop.
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for the Diocese of Louisiana, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 818)
Well, since you prayed it for us last year when we elected Jane Alexander, I'll be happy to pray it for you this year - and pray that the good Lord will answer as wonderfully as he did when he gave us Jane.
ReplyDeleteTim, thank you. I'm pleased that your election turned out so well. May God continue to bless Bishop Alexander and the Anglican Diocese or Edmonton.
ReplyDeleteYes, may you receive a gift of heavenly kindness, peaceful full inclusion and accountability at the election of your new Bishop at The Episcopal Church diocese of Louisiana.
ReplyDeleteLeonardo, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am especially concerned about the next bishop's views on this document referenced at the Episcopal Café, and I shall probably write more about it.I was pleased that Bishop Charles Jenkins did not sign the paper.
I'm also happy that the Presiding Bishop will be the chief consecrator at the installation ceremony of the new bishop.
Publishing the consecration date for an as-yet-to-be-elected bishop - that's one way to ensure that a decision is reached.
ReplyDeleteI wish it worked that way in academia.
I think it's wonderful that the PB will be the chief consecrator. Any candidate who is not happy with that arrangement, need not apply.
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