Meet the Nominees for Bishop of East Carolina
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Fun Facts about Rob
Tell us your favorite: Pizza Topping — Sausage Place to go as a kid — Our Family cottage in Tobermory, Ontario Book of the Bible… Gospel of John Leisure activity… Time with my family Sports team… Pittsburgh Pirates
What is the last non-church book you read… The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
1 Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014 The Rev. Robert Skirving www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com/robertskirving.html
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2 Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014 The Rev. Robert Skirving www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com/robertskirving.html
3 Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014 The Rev. Robert Skirving www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com/robertskirving.html
RESPONSE TO THE DIOCESE OF EAST CAROLINA’S STANDING COMMITTEE’S QUESTION ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2012 GENERAL CONVENTION’S RESOLUTION A-049
The Diocese of East Carolina currently permits the use of liturgies for the blessing of same-sex relationships following General Convention Resolution 2012-A049 and under the direction of our Bishop Provisional. How would you approach the responsibility of establishing policy for our diocese in response to General Convention Resolution 2012-A049 if you were chosen to serve as Bishop of East Carolina? Please discuss the administrative, theological and pastoral dimensions of your role as bishop in your answer.
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4 The Rev. Robert Skirving www.eastcarolinabishopsearch.com/robertskirving.html
More Fun Facts about Rob... What is a book you could (or have) read over and over? Either Tolkien's "The Hobbit" or C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters"
The most meaningful Scripture passage to you is… Ephesians 4
If you could travel to one place you have never been, it would be.. Scotland
What are your top three movies? Braveheart, Chariots of Fire, and any James Bond movie
Your all-time favorite TV show is… The whole Law & Order franchise
Your least favorite vegetable… Brussel Sprouts
More of Rob’s favorites… Band or artist — U2 Fruit — Raspberry Dish at a church pot-luck — Something from the dessert table Dessert — Anything with chocolate and raspberries Magazine or blog — The Atlantic, Fast Company, and Pirates Prospects
5 Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014