Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has recorded a brief video message on behalf of Episcopal Migration Ministries for World Refugee Day. Bishop Curry says: Our work with and for refugees began when we began to follow Jesus, to follow his way and his teachings. It is because we are followers of Jesus, because we follow the way of love, because we follow the way of compassion, … [Read more...] about World Refugee Day Video
Archives for June 18, 2018
Bp. Stokes on Mass Shooting
The Rt. Rev. William H. Stokes, Bishop of New Jersey, writes about a mass shooting that occurred early Sunday in the see city of Trenton: As Bishop of New Jersey for the Episcopal Church and a resident of Trenton, I wish to express my deep sadness at the shooting that took place at the Art All Night festival in Trenton earlier [Sunday] morning, in which one person was killed … [Read more...] about Bp. Stokes on Mass Shooting
Hope on the Ground
20 Minutes with John Tarrant Since 2009, the Rt. Rev. John Tarrant has served as Bishop of South Dakota — a corner of the Episcopal Church that defies expectations and preconceptions. Tarrant’s ministry is a challenging one, and not simply due to South Dakota’s relatively large size and sparse population (it ranks 46th for population density in America). South Dakota is a … [Read more...] about Hope on the Ground
6/24: The Battle
5 Pentecost, June 24 1 Sam. 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 Ps. 9:9-20 or Ps. 133 • 2 Cor. 6:1-13 • Mark 4:35-41 The champion of the Philistines, Goliath, stepped out from the camp of his fellow soldiers and, facing the Israelites, proposed settling a military dispute in hand-to-hand combat between himself and a select warrior of his opponents. … [Read more...] about 6/24: The Battle