The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds will be meeting on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday May 14, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils to pray for these important discussions selecting the next Bishop of Leeds.
On Wednesday, May 13, a prayer vigil will be at Bradford Cathedral, while on Thursday, May 14, one will be at Ripon Cathedral, with all welcome to come along and pray about the choosing of our next bishop.
The Crown Nomination Commission is responsible for identifying and recommending candidates for the role of diocesan bishop.
It includes six diocesan representatives, six members from General Synod, the Archbishops or their representatives, and the two appointments secretaries.
The Crown Nomination Commission meets multiple times to develop the role profile, shortlist candidates, and conduct interviews.
Once the discernment process is complete, a candidate’s name is submitted to the Prime Minister, who advises the King to make the appointment.
Our six diocesan representatives elected to the Crown Nomination Commission (CNC) are: the Revd Canon Paul Cartwright; the Revd Canon Rachel Firth; Canon Professor Joyce Hill; the Ven Dr Andrew Jolley; Mr Hugh Lorimer; and Canon Zahida Mallard.
Please see below a prayer for this time.
God our loving Father,
You pour out upon your people the Spirit of your love,
as we seek your will and follow it.
Be with those whose charge it is to discern the new bishop of this diocese.
Empower them to know your will,
set aside their own wants and wishes,
and seek that which is good for all your people in this place.
For we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
To find out more about our Vacancy in See process, including further prayer resources, please click here.