Bishop elections can be both hectic and exciting, bringing about difficult, yet vital change. This month we are looking back on the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon's first diocesan election in 1980. As a missionary district for over sixty years, the House of Bishops elected MDEO's first four bishops, which included Bp. Paddock (1907-1922), Bp. Remington (1923-1945), Bp. Barton (1946-1968), and Bp. Spofford (1969-1979). The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon formed in 1970, shortly after Spofford's consecration. Bp. Kimsey was the first bishop of Eastern Oregon to be elected by delegates from the diocese. Below is an article from the February 15, 1980 edition of the Oregon Trail Bulletin, which presents the Search and Nominating Committee's candidates. Please share any memories you have of the 1980 bishop election.
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