From Colorado-For the first time in history, the Episcopal Church in Colorado will be led by an African American woman.
On Saturday, the church hosted the ordination and consecration of Kym Lucas as its 11th bishop. She is both the church's first woman bishop and first black bishop.
Before being elected to the position last October, Lucas served as rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
9NEWS sat down with Lucas to learn more about her history with the Episcopal Church, the challenges ahead, and the congregation she now leads.
(Editor's note: Responses have been edited for context and clarity.)
9NEWS: Where did your journey with the Episcopal Church begin?
Lucas: I am actually what they call a near-cradle Episcopalian. My godmother had me baptized in the church when I was two years old. So, I started my spiritual journey in the Episcopal church. She was a member of what our church calls the Altar Guild. That is the group that sets the table and prepares the space for worship every Sunday. I remember my early childhood, spending early Sunday mornings in church while back then the Altar Guild ladies did their work. I just got to hang out in church which was a pretty cool thing.
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