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

[Ginga Wilder]

Clarification: SC has had two provisional bishops.  First, +Charles von
Rosenberg, retired bishop of ETN, was appointed by the PB.  We had no
standing committee until elected in convention the same day +vR was seated.
Our second provisional bishop, +Gladstone "Skip" Adams, retired bishop of
CNY, was named by the standing committee.  I was privileged to serve on the
committee of the standing committee who interviewed possible provisional
bishops.  We worked with +Clay Matthews from PB's office.

We have been SO fortunate with each of these bishops.
Ginga

On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 10:45 AM Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>