The Archbishop of Canterbury introduced the new Bishop of Dover at Chalkpit Farm in Bekesborne, where Bishop Trevor outlined ways that the church and rural communities can successfully work together.
Commenting on Bishop Trevor’s appointment, Archbishop Rowan said: “I am very pleased indeed to welcome Bishop Trevor to the Diocese. He is an experienced pastor, with a powerful vision for the Church in contemporary society, and also a wise and reflective person who will bring great depth to our conversations and plans in Canterbury. I hope he and Margaret will be very happy here, and greatly look forward to our work together.”
Note for Americans: Because the Archbishop of Canterbury is so tied up with national and international responsibilities, the suffragan Bishop of Dover functions as the diocesan of Canterbury Diocese for most purposes. The Diocese covers about two-thirds of the historic county of Kent (the ancient kingdom of the Jutes), with the remainder in the Diocese of Rochester.
It is worth remembering the words of the outgoing Bishop of Dover at Synod in June last year, on the women bishops vote [from my comment]:
[blockquote]Stephen Venner, Bishop of Dover, said: ‘I have to say that for the first time in my life I feel ashamed. We have talked for hours about wanting to give an honourable place for those who disagreed. We have turned down almost every opportunity for those opposed to flourish. And we still talk the talk of being inclusive and generous. The Rochester report said in many many pages that there were a variety of ways in which scripture and reason could be read with integrity. It argued over and over again that it is possible to be a loyal member of the CofE and [accept] some legal safeguards for those who oppose the ordination of women. It is not just those who are opposed to the ordination of women who find the motion we have at the moment difficult. I do. Where is the CofE about which we have spoken today? Is this CofE to which we have come to in this vote the CofE at its best? I have to say I doubt it. Is this the CofE to which I thought I belonged? I have to say with huge sadness, I doubt it.’
Massive applause. Venner sitting in chair, weeping.â€
What can one say?
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Looks like the guard is being changed.
The report was from Ruth Gledhill doing an amazing job live-blogging Synod and it was in fact in July last year not June.