Bishop Search and Transition

Bishop Search and Transition

Search and Nomination Committee

Transition Committee

Online survey is now available

La encuesta en línea ya está disponible

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The Bishop Search Committee has created a survey for anyone who is unable to participate in one of the scheduled in-person or Zoom listening sessions. You can find the link to the English survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9xp2z9 and the Spanish survey here: https://tinyurl.com/57da55ss. Please note that submissions will not be accepted after Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. We ask that you contact Caleb Ireland, Co-Chair of the Listening Subcommittee, by email at caleb.s.ireland@gmail.com if you have any technical difficulties or questions as you complete the survey.

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El Comité de Búsqueda del Obispo ha creado una encuesta para quienes no puedan participar en una de las sesiones de escucha programadas en persona o por Zoom. Puede encontrar el enlace a la encuesta aquí: https://tinyurl.com/57da55ss . Tenga en cuenta que no se aceptarán envíos después del domingo 2 de marzo de 2025. Le pedimos que se comunique con Caleb Ireland, co-presidente del subcomité de escucha, por correo electrónico a caleb.s.ireland@gmail.com si tiene alguna dificultad técnica o pregunta al completar la encuesta.

Announcements

Online Survey Now Available

The Bishop Search Committee has created a survey for anyone who is unable to participate in one of the scheduled in-person or Zoom listening sessions. You can find the link to the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9xp2z9. Please note that submissions will not be accepted after Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. We ask that you contact Caleb Ireland, Co-Chair of the Listening Subcommittee, by email at caleb.s.ireland@gmail.com if you have any technical difficulties or questions as you complete the survey.

February 19, 2025

Listening Sessions: Your Voice Matters

How will you arrive at our upcoming listening sessions as we prepare to discern our next bishop? Nothing like watching a helicopter land outside of our first listening session at St. Helena’s. Regardless of your mode of transportation, your perspective is important and valued. We also promise you will be well fed, as together, we listen to what the Spirit is saying through God’s people. Below is a list of upcoming dates. Our hope is to provide ample opportunities for your voice and perspective to be heard either online or in person. Please mark your calendars.

February 13, 2025

First Listening Sessions Scheduled

Jesus’ ministry began on the edges of the society he lived within. As we have prayerfully thought through our process, we will offer listening sessions that speak to our Diocese’s diversity, respecting the dignity of all voices present, and contribute crucial perspectives to a unifying profile for our next Bishop.

February 4, 2025

The Work Begins

On January 18, the Search and Transition Committees participated in a discernment retreat to begin the process of electing the 10th bishop of our diocese. Throughout the day, we prayerfully learned about the process, got to know each other, reviewed our schedule, and established subcommittees. More information and updates will be provided on a regular basis. Please keep these two committees in your prayers as we proceed through this holy work.

January 31, 2025

Two Committees Ready to Begin Work: Search and Transition

The Standing Committee of the Diocese wishes to express our heartfelt thanks for all of those who were willing to serve on the search and transition committees. We were greatly encouraged by the number of applicants and feel very fortunate for the incredibly faithful and talented lay and clergy members of our diocese who feel called to serve.

January 2, 2025

Deadline for Self-Nomination Form is December 1

Will you share in the work ahead to elect the tenth Bishop of Western Massachusetts? The Standing Committee is seeking individuals to serve on two committees charged with undertaking the work of our episcopal transition. The work of both will be carried out with the support of the Standing Committee and a consultant hired to assist us through the process.

November 23, 2024

Search and Transition - Job Descriptions with Nomination Form

Will you share in the work ahead to elect the tenth Bishop of Western Massachusetts? The Standing Committee is seeking individuals to serve on two committees charged with undertaking the work of our episcopal transition. The work of both will be carried out with the support of the Standing Committee and a consultant hired to assist us through the process....

November 16, 2024

Standing Committee and Bishop Transition

It’s my pleasure to be writing to you all as President of the Standing Committee. I had intended this month to offer an infomercial of sorts for the role the Standing Committee plays when parishes decide to sell property or take on debt. Long story short, it’s more interesting than it sounds, and it’s most helpful that you contact the Standing Committee [...]

October 1, 2024

Bishop announces retirement, calls for election of tenth bishop

To the faithful in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, I am abundantly blessed to be your bishop. For twelve years now, we have collaborated on Jesus’ mission of mercy, compassion, and hope. It is in service to that mission that I am announcing plans for my retirement and calling for the election of the tenth bishop.

September 27, 2024