From ELO-
The Concerned Laity of the Springfield Diocese is sponsoring a July 23 visit by Episcopal Church House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson to the Diocese of Springfield.
Anderson's talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel in Decatur, Illinois.
Her presentation, "The Ministry of All the Baptized," is designed "to strengthen the ministry of lay people and clergy throughout southeastern Illinois," according to a news release from the group.
"I am eager to visit the Diocese of Springfield as it prepares to elect a new bishop," Anderson said in the release. "Such elections provide the perfect opportunity for laity and clergy to collaborate on a new vision for their diocese, and to explore new ways of working together in building up the church and reaching out to the poor and the marginalized."
Bishop Peter Beckwith retired on Feb. 1, 2010 and the diocese will elect his successor during an electing synod Sept. 17-18. Four candidates are to be selected at a "nominating synod" Aug. 6-7 from among 14 nominees.
The Concerned Laity of the Springfield Diocese group said in its release that it "hopes to appeal to what it characterizes as the moderate majority of local Episcopalians."
More here-
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_123435_ENG_HTM.htm
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