News Updates

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, January 2020

Crossing Over A blessed Epiphany to all.  I had thought to have a grand message for this first reflection of my new ministry with one that gave a broad sweep of my vision for our diocese and state. However… life got in the...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, December 2019

God willing and the people consenting The Reverend Martha E. (Marty) Stebbins will be ordained and consecrated in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church as the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, November 2019

Standing Committee From the Transition Committee – November 2019 The Bishop Transition Committee of the Diocese of Montana is working with our Bishop elect, Marty Stebbins, to purchase the items associated with her role as our new...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, October 2019

Standing Committee Safeguarding Policies -- Why do we need them?   Some of you might know that the Standing Committee submitted a resolution which was passed at the last Diocese of Montana Convention. This resolution modified the canons to...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, September 2019

From the Transition Committee – September 2019  The committee met via teleconference on Wed 14 August.  Co-chair Gary Swartz reviewed  Transition’s work to date beginning with Bishop Brookhart’s farewell at the...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, August 2019

Update from Standing Committee As many of you already know, Convention elected The Rev. Marty Stebbins, of the Diocese of North Carolina, on the third ballot Friday, July 26, in Bozeman, MT.  We were able to call her and put the phone to...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, July 2019

Update from Standing Committee A message from the Standing Committee concerning a proposed change in the Diocesan Canons as to who can vote for Bishop-elect.   The Standing Committee is introducing a resolution to be voted upon prior to...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, June 2019

Update from Standing Committee A message from the Standing Committee concerning a proposed change in the Diocesan Canons as to who can vote for Bishop-elect.   The Standing Committee is introducing a resolution to be voted upon prior to...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, May 2019

Bishop's Search Updates  From the Transition Committee – May 2019 The committee met by telephone this past week with all members present.  We too are excited to see the slate of candidates for bishop that will be announced by...

Diocese of Montana Newsletter, April 2019

Bishop's Search Updates  From the Transition Committee – April 2019 The committee met in Helena Tues 26 Mar – seven present and one by telephone connection to review the work of our subcommittees to date.  ...