Nominations procedure: Anglican Bishop, Diocese of Edmonton

Proposals for nomination may be made by members of the current Synod (that is, the 59th Synod, which met in October 2005—a list may be obtained from the Synod Office) and by members of the Provincial House of Bishops, using the form on the website.

Proposals for nomination must be made in writing to the Diocesan Search Committee at the Synod Office, and contain:

(a) The name, clerical position or office, address and telephone number of the person proposed for nomination.
(b) A statement that the person has consented to be nominated.
(c) The name, address and telephone number of the proposer(s).

The deadline for receiving proposals for nomination is noon on Monday, January 7, 2008. (It will assist the Search Committee if proposals could be received earlier.)

The full memorandum is available here from the Diocese of Edmonton (in pdf).  All the necessary paperwork can be found on the Diocesan episcopal election page here.

In the spirit of grassroots church, I propose that the prospective candidates be expected to take me out to dinner answer a series of grueling questions proposed by you, the faithful readers of felix hominum.  The first prospective candidate to leave a comment on this blog will receive a large block of votes on the initial ballot.  I'm sure there will be more on this as we go along...

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

Comments

[Scott Gilbreath]

I hereby nominate Rev felix Joseph. Joe, you can fill out (a) and (b). As for (c), you know where I live.

[Peter]

A shameless attempt to gain comments, that's what I call it ;-)

[joseph]

"Simony" it was called in the olden days...

[Benedict XVI]

I would dearly love to throw my hat into the ring as an ecumenical gesture. Felix, let me know when you are next in Rome, and I will take you to a charming cafe I know.

[Saruman_next_bishop_of_Edmonton]

Not a chance that such a brazen attempt will win my favour. All will bow to serve me! Once I raise the White Hand on high, order will be restored, and peace will reign in our diocese.

First order of business: construct a large wall around the diocese to keep everyone else out. Cut down all the trees, and build a large spire as the new bishop's manse.