Diocese of Alaska Bishop Timeline

The Search Timeline for the 8th Bishop of Alaska

2007

July-September Focus Groups of the Search Committee address questions, working toward the Profile

October 3-8 Clergy Retreat and Diocesan Convention – Bishop Search Committee gathers information for Profile

December Profile due to Standing Committee by the 1st. for their meeting on December 8.

2008

January – Profile and Nomination Form disbursed

February 1 to April 30 – Nominations for the 8th Bishop of Alaska are open

May 1- August 31 – Screen candidates

September – Onsite visits (outside)

October – Background checks of Nominees

November – Announce Nominees

December – Petition process, first two weeks

December - January – Background checks for Petitioners

2009

January (early) – Walkabouts (Nominees visit Alaska)

January (mid) – Electing Convention (date and place TBA)

March – Transition

April (toward end) – The installation of the 8th Bishop of Alaska