Our Bishop Elect is The Rev. Canon Fraser Lawton

From the Anglican Journal:
Canon Fraser Lawton, 41, rector of St.
Thomas’ Anglican church in Fort McMurray, Alta., is the new
bishop-elect of the diocese of Athabasca.
“Northern Alberta is an exciting place where people have a
can-do attitude,” said Bishop-elect Lawton in a telephone
interview.
Elected during a synod held Sept. 19 at the Cathedral Church of
St. James, in Peace River, Alta., one of Bishop Lawton’s first
priorities will be “to learn how to be a bishop,” he said. “It’s
very much an honour and I’m excited. It’s a new phase of
ministry and life.”
Bishop-elect Lawson was ordained a deacon in
1993, and a priest in 1994. He is a master of divinity graduate
from the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, Saskatoon. He and his
wife, Veronica, have four children.
The diocese of Athabasca was created in 1874 and is a member of
the Council of the North. It encompasses an area of more than
317,000 square kilometers that includes 18 parishes, 33
congregations and has more than 3,500 people on its parish
rolls.
Bishop's Documents
Watch for posting of profile on our new bishop... coming soon.
A sermon to the congregation at St. Thomas., September 27, 2009 (Audio Only)
