[Magdalen] Fwd: A Letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Diocese of Virginia

[Ginga Wilder]

Grace,
In SC, the standing committee chose our provisional bishop, so I was in
error to suggest 'electing'.  Would the PB appoint an interim bishop...is
there such a thing???

My thinking is that if the system is dysfunctional, then until something
'all new and different' happens, the same thing will be repeated.  I am
totally speaking out of turn because I have no idea what might actually be
going on in VA.  I am thinking of a short term bishop charged with a
particular thing...to identify, name, and make changes in any dysfunction
within the system.

I don't know if there are any hangovers from the attempted 'coup' of the
radical evangelicals several years ago.  Of course, my thinking is colored
by my experiences on the ground in South Carolina.  We are looking at the
hard work of reconciling.  It is not an easy thing...and I know we are
vulnerable for some things to go 'underground' to emerge in the future.
For now, we are preparing ourselves for whatever comes....and my little
church looks at moving into an enormous church property.  May God have
mercy.

Ginga

On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 10:36 AM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don’t think we’re electing anyone in November, though I could be wrong.
> I was under the impression that a Provisional was appointed by the PB,
> though I’m sure the Standing Committee and Executive Committee might be
> able to recommend from a couple of suggested candidates.
> Cady?
> I’m not sure when there will be a call for the election of a
> Coadjutor—maybe at the November convention.
>
> > On Aug 9, 2018, at 9:46 AM, Roger Stokes via Magdalen <
> magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:
> >
> >> On 09/08/2018 14:11, cady soukup wrote:
> >> DioVA - provisional bishop search - questions for new bishop candidates?
> >>
> >> What questions would you like to ask the provisional bishop candidates?
> >>
> >> Just received an email asking exactly that, responses due by Aug 13
> >> (Monday!). I am just back from vacation - NOT up-to-speed - so asking
> >> for assistance.
> >
> > My, they are moving quickly but I suppose they need to if they need to
> elect somebody in November. Given what has been said about the announcement
> of the current bishop's departure and what was said when the search for a
> suffragan was called off there is clearly a lot of hurt around in the
> diocese. What is needed is somebody who has demonstrated the ability to
> move a conflicted situation towards stability and growth. That means a
> deeply rooted faith to sustain them through times of trial and tribulation
> and the ability to recognize different points of view, someone who will
> listen empathically first and then, after prayerful reflection, offer a
> positive and hopeful lead.
> >
> > Arising from that - what was the most difficult situation you have faced
> in your ministry? How did you deal with it? What was the outcome?
> >
> > Roger
>