Search and Nomination of the Diocese of New Hampshire’s 10th Bishop
Bishop Gene Robinson announced his retirement, in a closing address to Diocesan
Convention in November of 2011. The Diocese has set up a site with information about the search, nomination, election and transition from the Ninth to the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire at http://search.nhepiscopal.org/.
A Prayer for the Election of a new Bishop
Holy God, we pray that you help us in our search for a new bishop. Guide the members of our Diocese charged with overseeing and implementing the search with skill and open hearts, and of managing the transition to a new bishop with sensitivity and grace. Inspire worthy servants of your church to stand bravely for election. Send your Holy Spirit upon the delegates who will vote for our next bishop. Support our new bishop every step of the way, and give peace and knowledge of service well done to our retiring bishop, Gene. Give us all patience, wisdom, and that gracious hospitality of soul that allows us to hear your voice and see your face in each other, even when we differ. Through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Meet & Greets
The Election & Transition Committee has announced the dates and locations of the Meet & Greet sessions for the candidates for election as the 10th Bishop of New Hampshire. These sessions are an opportunity for NH clergy, lay convention delegates and members of congregations around the state to come and meet the candidates.
There will be three Meet & Greets all held in the early evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and each will be followed by a period of fellowship and refreshments. The dates and locations are:
Tuesday May 1, 2012 at Exeter High School in Exeter, NH
Wednesday May 2, 2012 at The Holderness School in Plymouth, NH
Thursday Mary 3, 2012 at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH
The three sites were selected so that attendees would not have an unreasonable drive to and from the events. The committee also wanted to be sure that the venues selected would have sufficient space to accommodate the number of attendees that are anticipated.
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