Diocese of Alabama Bishop Search

Diocese of Alabama Bishop Search
With out siblings in Christ throughout the Diocese of Alabama, we continue this important season of discernment as we prayerfully consider candidates for our next bishop. The Bishop Search Committee has written a letter updating us on where we stand in the process and to invite us into deeper awareness and participation. Please take a few moments to read their message below, to follow the link for more information, and to hold the committee and our diocese in your prayers as together we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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Dear friends in Christ

With faith and anticipation, the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama invites you to join our journey toward calling our 13th Bishop.

Our search represents a prayerful process of reflection on the challenges and great opportunities our diocese will face in this next chapter of our history. We have listened to the dreams, needs, and concerns of our faith community, including laypeople, clergy, seminarians, Episcopalians of color, our youth, and young adults. We have sought a diversity of ideas and opinions to create a thoughtful and comprehensive profile of the diocese and the Bishop we seek.

As you explore this website, we hope you’ll catch a glimpse of God’s work in and through our people, ministries, and parishes. Follow the link below to download the diocesan profile, with information about the timeline and next steps.

We invite you to join us in prayer and hope for this next chapter in our shared journey of faith.

Peace be with you,

Bishop Search Committee

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Collect for the Election of a Bishop
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Bishop for The Diocese of Alabama, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for your people, equip us for ministry, and lead us forth in fulfillment of the Great Commission; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, page 818)