PB to Visit Standing Rock

Adapted from the Office of Public Affairs

In a show of support and advocacy, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry plans to visit Standing Rock Sioux Nation Sept. 24-25.

He will:

• Tour Standing Rock with the Rt. Rev. John Tarrant, Bishop of South Dakota
• Visit Camp of the Sacred Stones near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, the staging area for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline
• Lead a public forum at Camp of the Sacred Stones
• Meet public and regional officials
• Preach and preside at a worship service Sept. 25 at St. James’ Church, Cannon Ball

Bishop Curry offered a statement Aug. 25 that supports the people of Standing Rock Sioux Nation.

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