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From New Mexico-
One of the very first cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico was a member of
our Cathedral community in Albuquerque. From that moment I have been
deeply concerned that the church not become a vector for the
coronavirus. I have also been adamant that the church never close –
even if we must close our buildings, the work of the church continues.
As
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, which encompasses
all of New Mexico and the far west part of Texas, I need to make a few
points about the church and society in the days ahead.
First, the
church and every other faith community are essential to our society and
need to be treated as such. The practice of faith is essential in
helping people manage anxiety and depression, maintain hope and love
their neighbor. Our faith communities help people act out of their
better selves. Our faith communities help hold the fabric of our society
together. For this reason, it is critical that clergy and employees of
synagogues, churches and mosques are considered essential services by
government agencies and we be given the guidance essential services
deserve.
More here-
https://www.abqjournal.com/1447717/churches-can-serve-the-people-and-observe-proper-public-safety-too.html
From Rio Grande-
The presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, who gained
worldwide attention earlier this year when he delivered a sermon at the
royal wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry to American actress Meghan
Markle, is in Albuquerque this weekend to ordain the new Episcopal
bishop of the Diocese of the Rio Grande.
The Most Rev. Michael Curry will lead the 30 bishops who are here to witness the ordination and consecration of Michael Hunn.
In the Episcopal and Anglican traditions, three bishops are required
to consecrate one new bishop. The presence of 30 bishops is a statement
of the importance of Hunn and the Diocese of the Rio Grande, Curry said.
Curry,
who is based in New York City, is the author of the just released book,
“The Power of Love,” a compilation of his most notable sermons,
including the one he delivered at the royal wedding.
More here-
https://www.abqjournal.com/1241423/from-royal-wedding-to-abq-cathedral.html
From Rio Grande-
Dear Diocese of the Rio Grande,
I already feel such love and gratitude as we look forward to our future together. I am giving thanks for so much we cannot yet see - the relationships we will build and the ministry we will share - the joy, tears, and opportunities. I am also feeling at least some nervous expectation. Meg and I are eager to begin making a home among you in a few short months. May God bless and guide us in the years ahead.
Faithfully,
Michael+
The Reverend Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn
Bishop-elect
Biography
The Rev. Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn grew up in New Mexico and Texas. In twenty years of ordained ministry he has served as a parish priest, a school chaplain, college chaplain, and Canon to Bishop Michael Curry. He currently serves as Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry within The Episcopal Church, is Director of Communications, and oversees other key departments. He led Bishop Curry's transition team and led a staff-wide restructure and culture transformation process. He supports the Presiding Bishop's ministry in 108 dioceses and 16 countries.More here-
https://www.dioceserg.org/ForCongregationsClergy/the-bishop-search
From Rio Grande-
"The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande is delighted to announce a slate of three candidates for the office of Bishop presented to us by the Bishop Search Committee," said Dr. Kathleen Pittman, president of the Standing Committee.
"The people of our Diocese have prayed diligently and faithfully for God to send us good candidates. Our prayers have been answered," she said.
The electing convention will be May 5, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. John, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Service of Ordination and Consecration is scheduled for November 3, 2018, with the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop, officiating.
The candidates are:
The Rev. Canon Lucinda Ashby, Canon to the Ordinary, The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho
The Rev. Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn, Canon to the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
The Rev. Simon Charles Justice, Rector, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis, Diocese of Oregon
More here-
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1112584144408&ca=23aedb35-c895-44d5-9372-2585acf6633c
From Maryland-
The Rev. Dan Webster, canon for evangelism and media, has been named interim dean at St. John’s Cathedral, Albuquerque. The announcement was made Thursday (Dec. 21) by Charles Hawkins, senior warden, on behalf of the cathedral’s chapter and vestry.
"We are excited about welcoming Canon Webster as he joins us in our faith journey toward discernment of a new Dean," said Hawkins. The full announcement was posted on the cathedral’s website.
Webster has served nearly eight years in the Diocese of Maryland first as canon for evangelism and ministry development. Two years ago he was given responsibility for all media communications.
"I announced last May at our diocesan convention that Dan was transitioning toward retirement," said the Right Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, bishop of Maryland. "Dan has long wanted to return to the southwest and this is a blessing for both him and St. John’s Cathedral."
More here-
http://mailchi.mp/episcopalmaryland/maryland-priest-named-interim-dean-at-albuquerque-cathedral-enews?e=14beb4ae50
From New Mexico-
Religious leaders in New Mexico are slamming the governor and House Republicans for voting to reinstate the death penalty during an all-night special session, leaving little opportunity for a debate.
While the efforts were made futile after the Senate refused to consider the bill, the condemnation is indicative of the conflict the issue is sure to draw when the Legislation reconvenes in January, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported.
(snip)
The Rev. Michael L. Vono, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, said Martinez and Rep. Monica Youngblood, R-Albuquerque, who co-sponsored the bill, “lack moral and ethical leadership and should be ashamed of themselves. . One can only hope and pray that the upcoming elections will provide us with more responsible leaders in this state.”
More here-
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/10/07/religious-leaders-decry-move-to-reinstate-death-penalty-in-new-mexico/
From New Mexico-
A rebuke by Anglican leaders is unlikely to reverse Episcopalian support for same-sex marriage, which emerged from decades of heated debate within the U.S. church, New Mexico’s top Episcopal leader said Wednesday.
Bishop Michael Vono, head of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, also criticized conservative Anglican leaders who demanded disciplinary action against the Episcopal Church, the U.S. body of the Anglican Communion.
Leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion announced last week that it would suspend Episcopal Church for three years, which bars the U.S. church from posts on policy-setting committees in the worldwide family of churches.
More here-
http://www.abqjournal.com/709579/news/gets-a-brushoff.html
From New Mexico-
Episcopalians will gather at churches in New Mexico to remember the life of the Rev. Frederick B. “Ted” Howden Jr. at 11 a.m. on Friday.
Howden gave his life that the soldiers in his charge might live. The Right Reverend Michael L. Vono, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, invites all Bataan survivors, military personnel, veterans, their families and the public to join in this remembrance of Father Howden on the 73rd anniversary of his death on Dec. 11, 1942.
“We must remember and honor those who have given their lives and those who have served and continue to serve our country,” Bishop Vono said. “We dedicate this date to the memory of Father Howden, and we honor all those who offer themselves in the service of freedom.”
More here-
http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/07/episcopalians-remember-bataan-hero-priest/76883698/
From Albeuquerque-
At the time of her 2008 visit to Albuquerque, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori headed a congregation torn, both in New Mexico and nationally, over the role of gays and lesbians in the church.
The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande was preparing to select a new bishop to replace former Bishop Jeffrey N. Steenson, who resigned in 2007 to join the Roman Catholic Church over the issue.
Several New Mexico congregations had split from the diocese and others were discussing similar moves.
More here-
http://www.abqjournal.com/551955/abqnewsseeker/rio-grande-episcopal-diocese-sees-change-of-identity.html
From New Mexico-
As the procession enters The Church of the Holy Faith on a typical Sunday morning, it seems to be a conventional high-church Episcopal ritual.
You’ve got your acolytes with the large cross and candles; you’ve got your choir; you’ve got your priests – but who’s that fellow out in front? The one dressed in a medieval-looking getup holding a stick out in front of him?
That’s the verger.
“He (or she) is kind of like a master of ceremonies,” said verger Marshall Binns. A recent immigrant to Santa Fe from Oklahoma, Binns is a qualified verger and has volunteered his services to Holy Faith, the historic church on East Palace Avenue. He leads the processional and later accompanies the head acolyte and priest from the altar to the middle of the aisle when the Gospel is read. He leads everybody out at the end of the service. During the service, he sits in a special seat in the stalls that has been outfitted with a brass holder for his stick. He does not say anything.
Binns was a longtime verger at the Diocesan St. Paul’s Cathedral in his native Oklahoma City. In a conversation about a year ago, he mentioned the fact to the rector of Holy Faith, Father Ken Semon, who said he’d like to have a verger himself. When Binns and his partner David Beatty retired to Santa Fe in November, Semon suggested Binns study the smaller Holy Faith Church and review the “customaries,” the way the services are ordered. Binns debuted as the Holy Faith verger in March.
“He’s just been fabulous,” Semon said. “I think he gives an additional dignity to the service.”More here-
http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/12/north/verger-like-a-master-of-ceremonies-in-church.html
From New Mexico-
