The Rev. Churchill Jones Gibson, Jr.
Whereas, scripture is clear that the sins of our forbearers are visited unto the third and fourth generations, so we give thanks that generations also are blessed by our forbearers; and Whereas, generations of members of the Diocese of Virginia have been blessed through the life, witness and ministry of the Rev. Churchill Jones Gibson, Jr.; and Whereas, generations of young people, too many to number, have been formed for ministry as laity, deacons, priests and bishops by his ministry at Shrine Mont, his teaching at St. Stephen's School in Alexandria, and his famous sex education talks; and Whereas, Churchill was the author of the Shouting Prayer for Shrine Mont campers; and Whereas, Churchill helped guide a generation of students at Virginia Theological Seminary; and Whereas, he was willing to speak truth to power including opposition to the death penalty, while never fearing to be a 'joculator Christi' by drawing on examples from his own life; and Whereas, the example of his life continues to bear fruit in this Diocese through the leadership of his offspring; therefore be it Resolved, that this 214th Annual Council of the Diocese of Virginia gives thanks to God for Churchill Jones Gibson, Jr.; and be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to his wife Dottie Gibson and his children, with our love and gratitude. Submitted by: The Committee on Resolutions Adopted January 24, 2009
