Diocesan Search Committee

BISHOP SEARCH COMMITTEE
MAY 5, 2025
UPDATE # 6

The Bishop Search Committee has four candidates to nominate at the Electoral Synod on May 31, 2025. The names of the four candidates will be posted on the Diocesan Website and will be contained in the Convening Circular sent to all Synod Delegates on or before May 17th, 2025.

The Search Committee requests that each Synod Delegate review the Diocesan Profile ( Diocese of Rupert's Land - Diocesan Profile (2025).pdf ) and the Survey Summary ( Rupert's Land Search 2025 Survey Summary.pdf )and then read the pertinent information of each candidate and their video with a critical sense of which candidate fits the stated needs of the Diocese as we faithfully discern who God is calling to be the next bishop.

Synod Delegates are encouraged to invite members of their parishes to engage in the discernment process by setting aside some time to meet together and discuss the Profile and the four candidates. It may be tempting to approach this as a popularity contest but discernment is called for – who will best enable our diocese to build on our opportunities and who will assist our parishes to respond creatively to their challenges; those are the questions we need to answer.

A Prayer for those who will vote at the Electoral Synod
Almighty and ever living God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who will take counsel in the Synod of this Diocese for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord.