The Electoral Synod of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway meets tomorrow, Saturday, 18th January 2025 at Holy Trinity & St Barnabas Church, St James’ Place, Back Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AF, with the Synod Eucharist open to the public beginning at 10.30am.
After meeting with the shortlisted candidates last week, the Diocesan electors will vote to elect the 16th Bishop of the United Diocese, with any election needing absolute majority for a candidate in both houses (Clergy and Laity). Announcements will be shared via the Diocesan channels in due time and in accordance with the Code of Canons of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Please continue to pray for everyone involved in the process so far, for the candidates and the Diocese:
Most Holy One, we come before your united presence with prayers of hope and longing. Be with our United Diocese as we seek a new bishop who can lead us in a season of compelling change with faith, good humour, compassion, and love. Strengthen our congregations as we listen for your Holy Spirit calling us into a future we cannot yet see, but we trust will further reveal your glory. We pray for the preparatory committee, the members of the electoral synod, and for those priests (and members of their support systems) discerning through this process. We pray, especially, for the person you are calling to be our next bishop: Move their heart to hear your voice, see your vision, and dream your dream of the Kingdom of God made known in this place and time. Amen.
