From Ann Fontaine at The Lead:
The Rev. Dr. Mariann Edgar Budde has been elected bishop for the Diocese of Washington DC on the second ballot pending consents from the Bishops and Standing Committees of the Episcopal Church. Budde was selected by the clergy on the first ballot.
Bishop-elect Budde's biography is here.
Mariann has learned that anything worth doing takes time. Leading a parish well, raising a family well, being faithful in any realm of life and ministry takes time, perseverance and faith. The miracle of the loaves and fishes is the spiritual foundation upon which she depends daily. While drawn to prophetic voices that inspire change, she nonetheless feels her call is one of leadership rather than prophecy. Her vocation is grounded in the work of aligning the church to the vision of God, taking small, steady steps to transform our lives, congregations, and structures to better serve God’s mission in the world.
At The Lead is a video of her interview as a candidate for the position.
Blessings and congratulations to Bishop-elect Budde and to the people of the Diocese of Washington DC.
