Dialogue, Trust, and Leadership

This writer is struck by the contrast between the recent fractiously contentious Primates’ Meeting and the unanimity shown at the more recent meeting of the House of Bishops. Dialogue with those with whom you disagree is hard. Over the past four years, many parishes in this Diocese have worked hard to begin and build this dialogue. These parishes have been successful in large part because of the presence of trusted leaders, both clergy and lay. They deserve our thanks, support, prayers, and encouragement.

The emergence of a sense of unity, shared commitment, and ongoing dialogue within the House of Bishops likely reflects a new sense of trust in the leadership shown there by the Presiding Bishop and her colleagues, regardless of their individual positions on specific issues. They also deserve our thanks, support, prayers, and encouragement.