Bishop Consent Process Resources

This webpage serves as a central location for all information and resources regarding the ongoing bishop consent process. If information you are looking for is not listed here, please contact standingcommittee@diocesefl.org.

Court of Review Report & Response

• Full report
• Our Standing Committee’s response

The Rev. Charlie Holt Communications, Views and Commitments

• A video about Fr. Holt’s background, beliefs & commitments to the Diocese of Florida
• A letter to bishops and standing committees on how Fr. Holt plans to lead if and when consent is given
• Response to the Diocese of Ohio Standing Committee
• An open letter responding to clarifications made by the LGBTQ+ Caucus
• An epiphany statement on beloved community
• A statement on unity and communion across difference

Additional Important Resources

• How Bishop John Howard kept the Diocese of Florida in the Episcopal Church
• The Rev. Cn DeFoor and Rosada op-eds in The Living Church
• Letters of support from Bishop Doyle, the Bishop of Texas, and Bishop Gray, the Bishop of Northern Indiana
• Fr. Holt’s leadership during the Trayvon Martin tragedy
  • Letters of support from Sanford pastors 
  • Prayer sessions held in Sanford after Zimmerman verdict, News 6 Orlando, July 15, 2013
  • Zimmerman verdict brings protests, prayers, USA Today, July 14, 2013
  • On cusp of Zimmerman trial, Sanford readies for spotlight, Tampa Bay Times June 8, 2013
  • George Zimmerman trial: Pastors helping to keep the peace, News 13 Florida,
    June 25, 2013