From the Orlando Sentinal:
The Rev. Gregory Orrin Brewer, rector of the Calvary-St. George's Parish in New York City, was elected Saturday to be the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.Thanks be to God. Prayers, blessings, and best wishes to the new bishop-elect and the members of the Diocese of Central Florida.
Brewer will succeed Bishop John W. Howe, who is retiring. Consecration of the fourth bishop of Central Florida is scheduled for March 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Orlando, followed by the retirement of Bishop Howe.
Brewer was one of seven candidates for bishop elected by delegates to the diocese's special convention held at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.
H/T to Ann Fontaine at The Lead.
Posters at Stand Firm are happy with this election.
ReplyDeleteLapin, I know. I would not have voted for Gregory Brewer, but in the spirit of "...give thanks in all circumstances.", I offer thanks, prayers, and blessings. I want to give him a chance.
ReplyDeleteI was banned at Stand Firm for suggesting that the folks there give my bishop a chance before they savaged him, and I won't follow their example with Gregory Brewer. You can read his bio and answers to questions posed to him during the search process at the diocesan website linked above.
Watch the goings-on in South Carolina for a "preview of coming attractions" in Central Florida.
ReplyDeleteI made a suggestion when +Lawrence was seeking consent votes to his Episcopacy that I will make again now that the church is faced with it in Central Florida....those who vote "yes" should agree to fund the legal bills when the Diocese trys to leave and steal church property.
....those who vote "yes" should agree to fund the legal bills when the Diocese trys to leave and steal church property.
ReplyDeleteGood idea, David and John. And we'll see what happens in the consents process.
Central Florida might not "play out" like it is in South Carolina. It might just be that Father Brewer has a greater capacity for truth and integrity than +Lawrence when he stated he is committed to remaining within TEC. I have to admit, I sense a comfortable level of sincerity in Fr. Brewer's responses to the search process questions.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope it all works out. It's just that after watching the leadership in the Diocese of South Carolina as they start talking out of the other side of their mouth, I can only think of the old saying "Once bitten, twice shy".
Besides, whoever gets elected there will almost certainly be an improvement.
Doesn't he HAVE to be an improvement over +Howe? A priest from NYC for heaven's sake??
ReplyDeleteI expect the leadership in Central Florida will be watching the latest shenanigans in South Carolina closely.
ReplyDeleteBe surprised if an SC situation develops in Central Florida. The "traditionalism", ingrained conservatism and sheer power of Charleston's moneyed and social elite has much to do with the shenanigans down there. Determination of these people to hang on to historic churches like St Michael's & St Philip's has much to with the recent quit claims (which, if TEC is a hierarchic church, are legally invalid, since they postdate revision of the relevant canon).
ReplyDeleteI don't think Gregory Brewer will be another Mark Lawrence, but we will see.
ReplyDeleteAnother win for the Episcopal Church in Georgia.
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