A joint statement from Bishop Brian N. Prior and Deborah Brown, President of the Standing Committee.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

After consultation and deliberation, it has been determined that the original timeline proposed for the bishop search process will be extended.

The election of the 10th Bishop for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota will take place on January 25th of 2020. The consecration will held on June 6th of 2020.

Bishop Prior will continue in his role until the 10th Bishop has been consecrated.
Blessings,

The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, IX Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota
The Rev. Deborah Brown, President of the Standing Committee
The Episcopal Church in Minnesota