THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE and people of the Diocese of Utah are delighted to offer this profile to those discerning a call to be 11th bishop of Utah or who may want to nominate a candidate. We pray it will kindle a desire in you to serve.

We will be accepting applications until February 14, 2010. Each will be carefully and confidentially considered. We will announce our recommendations on Friday, April 9, then arrange for final candidates to meet members of the diocese at get-togethers throughout the region. A Special Convention of the Diocese for the Election of the 11th Bishop will convene and vote on May 22. The diocese will consecrate its 11th bishop on November 6, 2010, with The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, officiating.

As we hope you’ll discover in the following pages, our story is rich in shared faith, vision, and sacrifice. Since 1867 the Episcopal Church has been part of Utah’s religious and cultural life. It is the oldest non-Mormon, Christian community in the state. Our roots are deep and our faith is strong.

Against this backdrop we reverently, conscientiously, and with humility seek God’s guidance and extend this invitation.

Yours ever in Christ,
The Nominating Committee for the 11th Bishop of Utah