Central Florida diocese elects the Rev. Gregory Brewer as bishop
Central Florida diocese elects the Rev. Gregory Brewer as bishop
Episcopal News Service
November 19, 2011
The Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, 60, rector of the Parish of Calvary-St. George's in New York was elected on Nov. 19 as the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church.
Brewer was elected on the fourth ballot out of a field of seven nominees. He received 141 votes of 241 cast in the lay order and 110 of 192 cast in the clergy order. An election on that ballot required 125 in the lay order and 95 in the clergy order.
The election was held during the diocese's special convention at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. Pending a successful consent process, Brewer will succeed the Rt. Rev. John W. Howe, who is retiring.
Under the canons (III.11.4) of the Episcopal Church, a majority of bishops exercising jurisdiction and diocesan standing committees must consent to the bishop-elect's ordination as bishop within 120 days of receiving notice of the election.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Episcopal News Service
November 19, 2011
The Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, 60, rector of the Parish of Calvary-St. George's in New York was elected on Nov. 19 as the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church.Brewer was elected on the fourth ballot out of a field of seven nominees. He received 141 votes of 241 cast in the lay order and 110 of 192 cast in the clergy order. An election on that ballot required 125 in the lay order and 95 in the clergy order.
The election was held during the diocese's special convention at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. Pending a successful consent process, Brewer will succeed the Rt. Rev. John W. Howe, who is retiring.
Under the canons (III.11.4) of the Episcopal Church, a majority of bishops exercising jurisdiction and diocesan standing committees must consent to the bishop-elect's ordination as bishop within 120 days of receiving notice of the election.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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