We have a new Bishop in West Michigan

As of Saturday, we have a new elected Bishop here for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan.  We've been going through the process for quite a while.  The numbers were down to three - and then the Canon for the Ordinary here decided to throw his hat in the ring too so we were up to four.The votes unfolded Saturday afternoon and as we saw it unfold it was down to two.  (Our priest, and the Rev. Whayne M Hougland, Jr. from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Salisbury, North Carolina.)

If all the  Bishops agree to our choice of Rev. Whayne M Hougland, Jr. we will consecrate him on the 28th of September.  Most of us had those last two as choices and are thankful that the process is finally over.  Thanks be to God!

On the Edge of My Seat...Sort of!!!

Life as an Episcopalian during Lambeth can be nerve wracking! The Archbishop of Canterbury hints that Gene Robinson might not be legally a bishop...The British Clergy are up in the air concerning women becoming bishops. Check the news at Episcopal sites and there is talk of the Bible studies and discussions, but no hint as to what was discussed. I sure hope they will do more than give us broad strokes when this thing is over! I've simply stopped listening to the news on the conference right now.