Young people help in hunt for Devon’s next Bishop

Young people from churches across Devon will have the chance to say what they want the county’s next bishop to be like, in an event organised by the Diocese of Exeter.

Young people will be able to record their views and thoughts on what makes for a good bishop in video diary rooms set up especially for the day.

The following month, two young people will get the chance to present their ideas to the Prime Minister and Archbishop’s appointments secretaries, as part of the formal consultation process before a new bishop is appointed.

The current Bishop of Exeter, Rt Revd Michael Langrish, is retiring at the end of August after 13 years in post.

Paul Reisbach, diocesan youth advisor, said: “This is an exciting opportunity, not only for the Church of England in Devon to listen to what young people have to say , but also to give them a chance to have a real input into the selection of our new bishop.”