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A Statement from Bishop Jack Iker on the Election of the New Presiding Bishop
Sunday, June 18th, 2006In a rather surprising election today, the House of Bishops chose Katharine Jefferts Schori to become the next Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When first nominated, she was widely regarded as a “dark horse candidate” and as “the token woman” on the slate. I for one never expected that she could be […]
Archbishop Williams Sends a Message to General Convention
Tuesday, June 13th, 2006This was read today in the House of Bishops:
Message for General Convention from the Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
Greetings to you all in Christ’s name as you meet to pray and deliberate about the life and witness of your church and the demands of God’s Kingdom. May God grant […]