Tag

Episcopal Church

All articles tagged with #episcopal church

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Episcopal Presiding Bishop Urges Prayer for Peace After Iran Strike

The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a bilingual letter reacting to the US-Israel military strike on Iran, expressing alarm at the conflict despite negotiations, and urging prayers for the safety of Episcopalians abroad, the people of the Holy Land (including Iran), and for peace in the region. He notes Bishop Jeffrey Mello and pilgrims in Jerusalem are safe, references the Diocese of Iran, mourns Iranian repression, and shares a prayer for peace.

via The Episcopal Church|

#episcopal-church #iran #middle-east

religion2 months ago•7 min saved

Episcopal Clergy Rally to Prayer and Protest After ICE Killing in Minneapolis

Episcopal leaders nationwide, including Grace Episcopal Church in Minneapolis, respond to Renee Good’s killing by ICE with prayers, vigils, and sermons calling for dignity and humane immigration reform, while promoting nonviolent protest and faith-based resistance to what clergy describe as growing authoritarianism. The church community names Good in services, participates in online vigils, and highlights resources like the Protesting Faithfully toolkit to guide faithful presence at demonstrations.

via Episcopal News Service|

#episcopal-church #faith #immigration

religion3 months ago•2 min saved

Presiding Bishop Urges Support for Episcopal Ministries in Christmas Message

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe's Christmas message highlights the journey and challenges faced by those in the Nativity story, emphasizing Jesus' arrival as a sign of hope and renewal. He encourages support for three Episcopal ministries—Episcopal Migration Ministries, Good Friday Offering, and Episcopal Relief & Development—that serve the vulnerable, urging donations to help bring God's kingdom closer to those in need.

via Episcopal News Service|

#christmas #episcopal-church #ministry-support

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Mixed Reactions as U.S. Implements New Travel Ban Amid Security Concerns

The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, issued a letter condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies, including the use of military force in Los Angeles and the travel ban from 19 countries, urging moral clarity and justice rooted in Christian values amidst these turbulent times.

via Episcopal News Service|

#episcopal-church #immigration #military-deployment

lgbtq2 years ago•8 min saved

"Bishop Gene Robinson's Journey: Answering God's Call Out of the Closet"

Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly-gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, reflects on his journey of coming out and the challenges he faced, including death threats and controversy. He discusses the impact of his identity on his role as a bishop and the progress made in the church, with five openly-gay bishops now serving. Robinson's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is highlighted through his involvement in the memorial for Matthew Shepard and the naming of a chapel in his honor. Despite the challenges, he remains dedicated to his faith and community.

via CBS News|

#acceptance #bishop-gene-robinson #episcopal-church

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Justice Department Supports Episcopal Church in Lawsuit Over Free Meal Limits in Southern Oregon City"

The Justice Department has sided with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Brookings, Oregon, in its lawsuit against the city of Brookings over restrictions imposed on its free soup kitchen. The city had changed its zoning code to limit meals to three times a week for two hours each, which the church challenged in federal court. The church's soup kitchen has faced complaints from neighbors, but the Justice Department's support may bolster its case.

via OregonLive|

#city-ordinance #episcopal-church #free-meals

religion3 years ago•5 min saved

Anglican Communion Secretary General Defends Structure Amid Conservative Calls for Change in US Visit

The secretary general of the Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, has defended the value of Anglican unity during his visit to the US, while a group of conservative Anglicans meeting in Rwanda have rejected the Archbishop of Canterbury's role as one of the four Instruments of Communion and cast doubt on the Anglican Communion's structure. Poggo has also focused on migration issues during his visit, calling on the church to respond to the needs of migrants and advocate for their rights and dignity.

via Episcopal News Service|

#anglican-communion #anthony-poggo #episcopal-church