Important Update Regarding This Weekend’s Gathering
Update: Navajoland Standing Committee
Missionary Diocese of Navajoland
June 11, 2026
Yá’át’ééh,
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland has approved changes regarding the planned Election Convention and election of our first Bishop Diocesan.
After prayerful consultation and discernment, the election has been postponed to a future date. This is a postponement of the election process, not a cancellation.
Both nominees remain in the process and will continue to be considered when the election is reconvened.
We recognize that this change may come as a surprise and may raise questions. We also recognize that many have made plans to participate this weekend. We are grateful for your flexibility, patience, and prayers as we continue walking this journey together.
While we will not gather as an Election Convention this weekend, we will still gather as the people of Navajoland for worship, fellowship, prayer, conversation, and discernment.
Friday, June 12
The planned Day of Discernment will continue as an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and conversation among delegates, clergy, and leaders as we continue discerning the future of our Diocese together.
Saturday, June 13
We will gather for fellowship beginning with lunch at 11:00 a.m., followed by worship and reflection. During the service, the nominees will be invited to share reflections with those gathered. No election will take place at this gathering.
Please note that the previously planned livestream will no longer be offered.
The weekend schedule will be adjusted to reflect these changes, and additional information will be shared with participants during the gathering.
Additional guidance regarding the path forward in the election process will be shared directly with clergy and delegates.
Questions regarding the election process and next steps will be addressed by the Standing Committee through the weekend gathering and future communications. We ask for patience as additional information is shared in the appropriate setting.
We are grateful to the nominees for their continued commitment to this process and to all who have faithfully participated in this season of discernment. Both nominees remain in the process and continue to have the support and appreciation of the Diocese as we move forward together.
The Episcopal Church in Navajoland remains committed to the election of its first Bishop Diocesan and to seeking God’s guidance for the future of our Diocese.
Please continue to pray for the nominees, the Standing Committee, our clergy and delegates, and all the people of Navajoland.
In Christ,
The Standing Committee
Missionary Diocese of Navajoland