A New Bishop-elect for Nevada

The Very Rev. Dan Thomas Edwards,

elected today the 10th Bishop of Nevada.

Dan+ is Rector of St. Francis, Macon GA -- a congregation describing itself as: Diverse, Inclusive and Progressive. We are an interracial mix of different age groups, nationalities, lifestyles, economic situations, political and theological persuasions (liberal, moderate, and conservative.) At this Episcopal Church in Macon, Georgia, all are welcome.

Here's the bishop-elect's bio from the St. Francis website: Fr. Dan Edwards has been priest at St. Francis since 1994. Before coming here, he served at Christ Church, Macon as curate for four years. He received his M. Div. (with honors) and his S.T.M. in Spiritual Direction from General Theological Seminary. He interned at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and at Holy Apostles Church in New York City, where he served as pastoral counselor to the homeless at the City's largest soup kitchen. Before ordination, he practiced law for twelve years including a five year stint in legal aid representing migrant farm workers and Native Americans. He grew up in Texas, but has mostly gotten over it.

Looks like Macon's loss is Nevada's -- and the House of Bishops' -- gain!