Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Bishop says it’s time for him to retire
"I feel it's a good decision, and it's a tender decision," [Bishop Neff] Powell said. "I love this diocese, and it's going to mean saying goodbye to it."
Powell, 64, is leaving as he nears retirement age and as the diocese - like the Episcopal Church itself - is grappling with slowly declining membership, attendance and revenues. A committee is presenting over the weekend a proposal that would partially decentralize resources to the parishes.
"Rather than me staying for these changes, I think it's time to call for a new bishop," Powell said.
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Powell, 64, is leaving as he nears retirement age and as the diocese - like the Episcopal Church itself - is grappling with slowly declining membership, attendance and revenues. A committee is presenting over the weekend a proposal that would partially decentralize resources to the parishes.
"Rather than me staying for these changes, I think it's time to call for a new bishop," Powell said.
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