The Convention to Elect

Convention to Elect

Now that the Bishop nominees have been announced, the next step in the process is the Electing Convention scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at St. Michael's Cathedral. The day's schedule is as follows:

 

 8:00-9:30am

Registration

 9:30am

Eucharist 

 10:30am1st Ballot
Reflection
11:15amAnnouncement of 1st ballot
2nd Ballot
Reflection
12 noon Announcement of 2nd ballot
Lunch
1:00pm3rd Ballot
Reflection
1:45pmAnnouncement of 3rd ballot
Additional ballots, if necessary



A mailing will be going out to all clergy, wardens and delegates the last week of May with information about lodging, registration, guest registration, balloting, etc.  Click here to download the entire delegate packet.

What can you do in the meantime?

  •  Study the information provided by the nominees
  •  Submit your questions to the Transition Committee (due May 20)
  •  Attend the walk-about events scheduled for each deanery the week of June 3
  •  Be open to the will of the Holy Spirit
  •  Pray without ceasing for the selection process
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From Twin Falls, Church of the Ascension:


Idaho elects Brian Thom as 15th bishop

Fr. Brian Thom is the Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Idaho MORE



From Twin Falls, Church of the Ascension:


E-Notes For June 27, 2008

Lots going on around here! MORE



From Diocesan Center:


We have an election!

The Convention to Elect the next Bishop of Idaho has elected the Rev. Brian Thom after six ballots. MORE



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