Welcome to the 14th Bishop!
The Very Rev. Jos Tharakan was elected on February 19th to serve as our next Bishop. The Bishop Transition Committee’s work continues as we plan celebrations of the ministry of Bishop Brian Thom, set up a hospitable welcome for the Bishop-elect and his family, and work with the Presiding Bishop’s office on the plans for the Consecration. For full details and updates, check the home page!
A little background on the Bishop Transition Committee:
The Standing Committee appointed us in the summer of 2021. We began planning, and the rubber met the road when the Standing Committee announced the Nominees in December 2021. Our deepest thanks go to the Search Committee for their discernment and selection of a stellar slate. We planned, coordinated and moderated the online Meet and Greet sessions–20 meetings in 6 days!–and worked with Bishop Brian to put on the Election Convention. Go to the Search page for full details. We are honored to be charged with this holy and inspiring work! We are:
- The Rev. Bill Brown, St. Andrew’s, McCall – Chair
- Jon Anson, Holy Nativity, Meridian
- Heidi Bogert, All Saints, Boise
- Sue Bolen, St. Michael’s, Boise
- Bob Andrews-Bryant, All Saints, Boise
- Joetta Fulgenzi, St. David’s, Caldwell
- The Rev. Lea Colville, St. Lukes, Idaho Falls
- The Rev. Eileen O’Shea, St. Stephens, Boise
- Helen Morgus, St. Thomas, Sun Valley
- The Rev. Mary Ellen Gallagher, Chaplain
The Rev. Ann Hallisey, Consultant
Please keep us in your prayers!