Many luminaries have visited Christ School in its 122-year history. Congressmen and senators with influence in Washington, artists at the top of their craft, and athletes who went on to become household names.
Speaking of, it’s a little-known fact among the boys today that NBA legend Steph Curry once played basketball against the Greenies in Mebane Field House. And it was Curry who was name-checked Thursday to introduce a special afternoon appearance by “The Steph Curry of the Church” – Michael Curry, the 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church.
Bishop Curry is in Asheville for the next few days to help the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina celebrate its 100th anniversary. He sat at the front of St. Joseph's Chapel for an hour-long question and answer session with Christ School students and faculty, moderated by Father John Roberts and the Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin.
“What a blessing to be with this community,” Bishop Curry said.
“I was a school chaplain many years ago now and I know what a remarkable time this is for you that will live with you for the rest of your lives. I just pray God’s blessing on each one of you that your dreams will be true and that you will bless God’s dream for the entire world. It’s just a joy to be here with you.”
Bishop McLoughlin presides over the Episcopal Diocese of WNC and is part of Christ School's Board of Trustees. He said it was "a pleasure and a privilege" to have Bishop Curry visit the area.
Born in Chicago in 1953, he has been an ordained priest since 1978 and was elected to a nine-year term as Presiding Bishop and Primate in 2015. Bishop Curry has authored five books and is a regular guest on national and international media programs. He became the first American to preach at a British royal wedding when he gave a sermon at the 2018 nuptials for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Bishop Curry will be back on campus Sunday to preach at a revival service inside Mebane Field House. The service begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend but asked to RSVP at this link.