By now you have probably read Bishop Taylor's blog regarding the House of Bishops' election of Bishop Michael Curry, Diocese of North Carolina, as our Presiding Bishop Elect. During our Deputation Meeting tonight, he emotionally recounted the process of the election of the Presiding Bishop.
All of us experienced a profound day regarding this election. However, my experience was from a different perspective. I was blessed to have been appointed to the House of Deputies Committee for the Confirmation of the Presiding Bishop. Our committee did our homework prior to this momentous confirmation. We met with the co-chairs of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Presiding Bishop regarding the nominating process and also with Bishops Todd Ousley and Wayne Wright regarding the election process.
The election of our current Presiding Bishop nine years ago was one of shock, happiness and acceptance. Today's election of Bishop Curry was not of shock but of hope, jubilation and faith.
Our committee meeting today to confirm the election of the Presiding Bishop was surreal for me and difficult to put into words for a blog. Should you wish to hear more, please do not hesitate to ask. Needless to say, the Holy Spirit was among us all and prevailed as usual.
Blessings upon Presiding Bishop Elect Michael Curry and his family, the House of Bishops, the three nominated bishops and their families who allowed their names to be placed in nomination, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and her family, the House of Deputies and all of God's people.
Peace,
Matilda Kistler
Lay Deputy, WNC
All of us experienced a profound day regarding this election. However, my experience was from a different perspective. I was blessed to have been appointed to the House of Deputies Committee for the Confirmation of the Presiding Bishop. Our committee did our homework prior to this momentous confirmation. We met with the co-chairs of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Presiding Bishop regarding the nominating process and also with Bishops Todd Ousley and Wayne Wright regarding the election process.
The election of our current Presiding Bishop nine years ago was one of shock, happiness and acceptance. Today's election of Bishop Curry was not of shock but of hope, jubilation and faith.
Our committee meeting today to confirm the election of the Presiding Bishop was surreal for me and difficult to put into words for a blog. Should you wish to hear more, please do not hesitate to ask. Needless to say, the Holy Spirit was among us all and prevailed as usual.
Blessings upon Presiding Bishop Elect Michael Curry and his family, the House of Bishops, the three nominated bishops and their families who allowed their names to be placed in nomination, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and her family, the House of Deputies and all of God's people.
Peace,
Matilda Kistler
Lay Deputy, WNC
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| The final tally |
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| Confirmation of the Presiding Bishop Confirmation receiving Prayer from the House Chaplain prior to meeting to receive and confirm the name of the Presiding Bishop Elect. |
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