Presiding Bishop Curry holds the primatial staff. Curry was installed as the 27th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Churh at an installation service at Washington National Cathedral on Nov. 1, 2015.
Bishop Curry is known for his powerful and charismatic preaching, combining his deep theological learning with a passionate commitment to bringing Christ's message to life. Photo courtesy of the Episcopal News Service/Mary Frances Schjonberg.
Bishop Curry was elected Presiding Bishop by the 2015 General Convention, winning on the first ballot. He is the first African American to lead the Episcopal Church in its 230-year history.
Joyce Phillips Austin, attorney, public servant, and activist, balanced her long and often ground-breaking career with an extraordinary dedication to the work of the Church, particularly in social welfare ministries in and around New York City.