Comments for Episcopal Church in Navajoland

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by Carol Maher

Carol Maher — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:32:50 +0000

Dear Bishop Barry,
I am very grateful for your kindness, encouragement, and leadership. I have been able to come alongside the Dine’ leaders with my love & gifts in vital ways and several groups from the East have been able to join in. There has been growth, mutual ministry, and greater unity, in large part, because of your openness and generous guidance. It has been a great pleasure for me. Thank you. Carol Maher, ManyWaters Ministries.

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by Carl Emmons

Carl Emmons — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:50:20 +0000

So blessed to know of the beautiful community surrounding the Episcopal Church in Navajoland and the faithful service of Bishop Barry.

ManyWaters has been blessed over the years to walk in beauty with so many of you.

I cannot wait to be with you in October.

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by Marlies Parent

Marlies Parent — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:19:11 +0000

Dear Bishop Barry,
George and I enjoyed meeting you at the last two Convocations (in Bluff and in Farmington). We thank you for your caring and sustaining presence at ECN, and wish you God’s blessings for the years to come.
Marlies & George, Christ Church Westerly RI

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by Rev. Leon Sampson

Rev. Leon Sampson — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:41:52 +0000

A “bridge” bishop in many ways is what Navajoland needed to find our voices and create space for the Holy Spirit to show us the gifts of our language and culture. Your calm pastoral presence is the gift you showed me when you sat with my family in prayers during the two major surgeries. That met a lot to me and my family. Ahé Héé.

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by Andrew Tamihere

Andrew Tamihere — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:13:33 +0000

God’s blessings to you, Bishop Barry, and to you, Ann.

We remain deeply grateful for the time you shared with us during our pilgrimage across Navajoland last year. Your gracious leadership, joyful spirit, and the wisdom and insight you offered throughout our journey has left a lasting impression on our hearts and minds.

As we continue to walk alongside our brothers and sisters in The Episcopal Church in Navajoland, we will carry with us the memories of your guidance, encouragement, and fellowship. We offer our heartfelt prayers and best wishes as you embark upon this new chapter, trusting that God’s grace and blessings will continue to accompany you wherever that path may lead.

Comment on Bishop Barry’s Farewell Letter by GJ Gordy

GJ Gordy — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:48:07 +0000

Thank you, Bishop Barry, for believing in me and the work I do. You challenged me to think beyond what I thought was possible and gave me the space to grow, create, and lead. Your encouragement and trust have meant more than you know. I am grateful for your support, friendship, and leadership during these past three years. Wishing you and Ann many blessings in this next chapter.

Comment on Standing Committee Update Election postponed by Navajoland postpones June 13 bishop election until sometime in the future – Episcopal Network

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:15:27 +0000

[…] “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,” the Standing Committee said in the June 11 statement. […]

Comment on Five Days Until Election Convention by Katie Kistenmacher

Katie Kistenmacher — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:17:12 +0000

My prayers are with you all for safe travels and beautiful new beginnings.

Comment on Statement from the Standing Committee Regarding Bishop Barry Bisner by Rev. Leon Sampson

Rev. Leon Sampson — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:48:05 +0000

Yá’át’ééh, Ayóó Ń’ Tskąą góó Ahéé Héé. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our bridge bishop Berry Beisner and Ann Hallisey for their compassion, dedication, and hard work in allowing the Diné to have the space to discern what Creator God has set before our paths. With their calm presences and guidance towards empowering the Holy Spirit to be with use during this process, our own journey became the miracle of transformation to healing. So I offer a prayer of a big thank you for walking with us on this Beauty Way pathway.

Comment on An Update from the Standing Committee by Navajoland postpones its first bishop election until June 2026 – Episcopal Network

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:58:20 +0000

[…] News Service] The Missionary Diocese of Navajoland said in a Dec. 15 statement that it is moving the election date of its first bishop from Jan. 3, 2026, to sometime in […]