The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia extends its heartfelt gratitude to the many people who nominated individuals and those who self-nominated to serve on the Bishop Search and Transition Committees. After prayerful deliberation and in coordination with our consultant, we have invited the following individuals to serve on the Search Committee which will create a Diocesan Profile and present a slate of nominees to the Standing Committee for election:
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NAME
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CHURCH, CITY
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CONVOCATION
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|---|---|---|
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The Rev. Sarah Lusk (Chair)
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Christ Church, Blacksburg
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New River
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The Rev. Donna Steckline
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Trinity, Arrington
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Lynchburg
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The Rev. Dcn. Dick Willis
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St. Elizabeth’s, Roanoke
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Roanoke
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The Rev. William Yagel
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Grace, Radford
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New River
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John Cros
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St. Paul’s, Lynchburg
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Lynchburg
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Sandy Earls
|
All Saints, Norton
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Abingdon
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John Jackson
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St. John’s, Roanoke
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Roanoke
|
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Nicholas Moga
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Emmanuel, Covington
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Augusta
|
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Kristin Tadlock-Bell
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Christ, Roanoke
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Roanoke
|
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The Rev. John Church (Chaplain)
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Appalachian Alliance
|
Abingdon
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The Standing Committee has also named members of the Transition Committee which is responsible for welcoming and hosting the candidates and coordinating the Ordination for the newly elected bishop:
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NAME
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CHURCH, CITY
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CONVOCATION
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|---|---|---|
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The Rev. Ben Cowgill (Chair)
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St. John’s, Lynchburg
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Lynchburg
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The Rev. Joseph Butler
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St. James, Roanoke
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Roanoke
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The Rev. AJ Heine
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Trinity, Staunton
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Augusta
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The Rev. Gail Goldsmith
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Trinity, Boonsboro
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Lynchburg
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Beth Marshall
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St. Mark’s, St. Paul
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Abingdon
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Robert “Cham” Light
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St. Paul’s, Lynchburg
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Lynchburg
|
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Billy Lyons
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Stras Memorial, Tazewell
|
Abingdon
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Laura Beth Weaver
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Christ, Blacksburg
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New River
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Ryan Blevins
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Christ, Big Stone Gap
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Abingdon
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The Rev. Nina Salmon (Chaplain)
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St. Paul’s, Lynchburg
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Lynchburg
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Please pray for these individuals in their work and for our diocese as the Lord guides our deliberations.