A Prayer for our Bishop Search
Almighty God, giver of every good gift and source of all wisdom and understanding, look graciously upon your church and so guide the minds and hearts of those who will choose our next bishop. We pray that to those who offer themselves as candidates in this process, you will grant wisdom and discernment, a spirit of revelation and knowledge of your will, that they will care for all your people and equip us for our ministries through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Committee
Application Opens
Applications are open to serve on the
Search Committee and the Transition Committee.
Timeline
January 6, 2026 | Bishop Search Announcement
On January 6, 2025, Standing Committee President the Rev. Camie Dewey announced the official beginning of our search process for the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
January 6, 2026 | Committee Application Opens
On January 6, 2026, applications open to serve on the Search Committee and the Transition Committee.
February 2, 2026 | Committee Application Closes
On February 2, 2026, the committee application period closes.
February 16, 2026 | Committees Are Announced
On February 16, 2026, we announce the members selected to serve on the Search Committee and Transition Committee.
March 20-21, 2026 | Leadership Retreat
On March 20-21, 2026, the Search Committee, the Transition Committee, and the Standing Committee will gather for a two-day onboarding retreat that will conclude with a commissioning.
Early April 2026 | Listening Sessions Scheduled
In early April 2026, we will publish the schedule and participation details for diocesan listening sessions.
April–June 2026 | Listening Sessions Completed
From April through June 2026, we will gather input from across the diocese through listening sessions.
Mid-September 2026 | Diocesan Profile Released
In mid-September 2026, the diocesan profile will be released, reflecting what we have heard and who we are as a diocese.
October 2026 | Nomination Window Closes
In October 2026, the nomination window closes and the Search Committee moves into its next phase of discernment.
March 1, 2027 | Slate Is Announced
On March 1, 2027, the Search Committee announces the slate of candidates.
March 15, 2027 | Final Bishop Slate Is Released
On March 15, 2027, the final bishop slate is released along with participation details for the season ahead.
March–May 2027 | Walkabouts Take Place
From March through May 2027, candidates participate in walkabouts across Wyoming and online gatherings.
May 15, 2027 | Bishop Election
On May 15, 2027, clergy and lay delegates gather to elect the next Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
October 9, 2027 | New Bishop Is Ordained
On October 9, 2027, we celebrate the ordination and consecration of our new bishop.
Updates will be shared by the Search Committee throughout the process, and by the Transition Committee beginning when the slate is announced.