Welcome to this web site for the search process for the ninth bishop of Washington. Details of the search will be available here as the search process moves forward.


LATEST SEARCH PROCESS NEWS

Bishop Search Update (8/30/10) - Click here for a mid-August report from the Search and Nominating Committee Chair, Gerry Perez.

Draft of the Profile needs feedback! (7/23/10) - Click here for the draft of the Diocesan Profile. The Search and Nominating Committee wants to hear from you!

Participate in the Survey! (7/15/10) - All are invited to respond to the Search and Nominating Bishop Survey!

Focus Groups and Listening Sessions Announced (6/10/10) - The Search/Nominating Committee for the 9th Bishop of Washington Invites *YOU* to Participate in the Search Process. Focus sessions have been scheduled during the period of June 21st thru June 29th. These sessions are open for all to attend. The purpose will be to gather input from you as to the strengths and challenges of the diocese, and skills and qualities we seek in our next bishop.

Search and Nominating Committee Calls Chaplain and Consultant (6/10/10) - The Search and Nominating Committee call Reverend Janice Robinson to be Chaplain and Right Reverend Ronald Clingenpeel to be Consultant.

PRAYER FOR SEARCH FOR THE NEW BISHOP

Everliving God, you brought your people through the wilderness to a land of plenty, enlivening them with hope: Send down upon your holy catholic Church and our Diocese of Washington the comfort of your Spirit in this time of transition. We pray especially for those who have given themselves to your service in this search for our next bishop. Rekindle in us the fire of love, justice and peace; give us the grace to seek your wisdom, and the determination to draw all people into the unity of your kingdom. And draw our hearts to you, that in all our works we may glorify your Name. We pray this through your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.