Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on Ferguson, via the Office of Public Affairs:The Episcopal Church joins many others in deep lament over the tragic reality that continues to be revealed in Ferguson, Missouri. The racism in this nation is part of our foundation, and is not unique to one city or state or part of the country. All Americans live with the consequences of … [Read more...] about ‘Hands Extended in Love’
Archives for November 25, 2014
Stand in the Gap
The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri, writes on Ferguson:The prosecutor and grand jury in Saint Louis County have spoken in the matter of Michael Brown’s shooting death, but theirs is hardly the last word in this tragedy. These past hours have heard many expressions of broken trust in the system. Some expressions have been violent, to my anguish and disappointment. But … [Read more...] about Stand in the Gap
A Good Start
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas, praises President Obama’s executive order on immigration:I am pleased with the President’s plan, which assures many families will remain intact and removes a constant level of fear many of us will never experience. I do believe, however, that there is much work left to do to reach an ethical and compassionate immigration policy. … [Read more...] about A Good Start
Pray for Ferguson
The Rt. Rev. Dean E. Wolfe, Bishop of Kansas, writes about the latest news from Ferguson, MissouriWith the announcement of the grand jury’s decision not to indict the police officer, tensions are running high, and even though the parents of Michael Brown have begged their community to be peaceful in responding to this decision, it appears some have used the situation as a … [Read more...] about Pray for Ferguson