The election of a bishop is a process of prayer, listening, discernment, and community participation. Over the coming months, the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska will listen together, develop a diocesan profile, invite and discern candidates, and ultimately gather to elect our ninth bishop.
This page provides an overview of the process and will be updated as the search progresses.
Where We Are in the Process
September 2026 — Forming the Search & Transition Committee
Applications are currently being accepted from across the Diocese of Alaska for the Search & Transition Committee.
Follow the Bishop Search
This page is the home for official announcements, communications, and documents related to the search and election of the ninth Bishop of Alaska.
New information will be added throughout the process, creating a record of our work together from the beginning of the search through the election and transition of our next bishop.
September 2026
September 30 — Who Does What?
An overview of the different roles and responsibilities in the search for our ninth Bishop of Alaska. Read the Update →
Spetember 22 - What Happens Next?
A look at the road ahead in the search for our ninth Bishop of Alaska. Read the Update →
September 15 — Search & Transition Committee Applications Open
Applications are now being accepted to serve on the committee. Application Information & Apply →
August 2026
August 31 — A Message from the Standing Committee
An update from the Standing Committee about the transition and work ahead. Read →
August 26 — Bishop Lattime Announces His Retirement
The announcement beginning the bishop transition process. Read →