A Bishop-elect must receive the approval of the majority of the Episcopal dioceses and their bishops. A consent form from the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church has been mailed to each of the 107 Bishops and the Standing Committees of each diocese. Approval must be received from a majority of both the Bishops and the Standing Committees to proceed with the consecration of the Rev. Don Johnson as Third Bishop of West Tennessee on June 30. This process is an acknowledgement that no diocese acts independently but functions as a part of the community of dioceses and bishops within the Episcopal Church in the United States. Begins with a Reception following at the church Mississippi Boulevard Church is located at 70 North Bellevue, between Madison and Poplar Avenue.
Ample parking is available in clearly marked lots.
Come to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for the ordination and consecration of Don Edward Johnson as our new bishop. Plans are underway to make the event glorious. The Transition Committee, chaired by the Rev. Joe Davis, has been at work for some time. All are invited and there is plenty of seating for everyone. A nursery will be provided during the service and reception.