Dear Petitioner: The application below has been drafted for individuals who feel called by the Spirit to explore the possibility of serving as The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire’s next Bishop Diocesan. Please carefully follow the instructions provided and submit your completed application. Upon receipt, Ms. Margaret Porter, President of the Standing Committee, and The Rev. Tim Hodapp, Bishop Search Consultant, will be in contact.

Please NOTE:

• It may be helpful to write your responses in a separate document (e.g. Word, Write, or Doc) first and then copy/paste your responses into the application. You can download an MS Word version of the application here or a .PDF version here for that purpose. 

• Your responses will be limited to no more than  500 words per prompt. Please submit your application materials through Google Form (button below) no later than 12 PM Noon on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

For questions regarding the application process, eligibility, or timeline, please contact The Rev. Timothy Hodapp, Search Consultation at timothy.hodapp@gmail.com.

For questions about the overall petition process, please contact Standing Committee, President Ms. Margaret Porter at nhscpres@gmail.com.

Bishop Search Prayer

O God, who calls your people into service, guide the hearts and minds of all persons discerning a profound call to join the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire in our ministry and mission. We ask your blessing on everyone we encounter as we seek our 11th Bishop, and we trust in your Holy Spirit to inspire and embolden them throughout this search process. In the name of your son Jesus we pray. Amen.