Author: John Chilton

As faith leaders, we pray that North Carolina’s elected leaders will choose to adhere to a scholarly, evidence-based understanding of our collective past. In this moment, filled with hatred and distrust, this is the only way that we can build a truly equitable and just future. We must reject HB 324, which despite its high-sounding rhetoric is, in reality, just a way to protect and perpetuate social injustice. – The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman, bishop, and the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple is bishop suffragan

It is no longer wise for us to have large events incorporating a meal since it is impossible to remain masked while eating. We will continue to have church on our regular schedule and Christian formation, but masks will be mandatory at all times in our buildings. – Ted Clarkson, interim rector, Good Shepherd Episcopal

Bishop Knisely said that providing equal access to the beaches is an important equity issue that affects people’s quality of life. Both Mayor Napolitano and Natalie Harris of the Newport Health Equity Zone noted that there are many local residents who have not had a summer day at the beach because they can’t get there. “Thank you for listening to us,” Harris said.

Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002, has come out against the central program of the current ABC, Justin Welby, to revitalize the church by attracting new members.

“My father smiled and thanked God that I had received the vaccine that day, though I didn’t know why it mattered that much at the time.” – Michael Curry recalling the day he received the polio vaccine. His father had polio.

A former staffer at Church Farm School in Exton, PA has been arrested, accused of forcing a student at the school into hundreds of sexual encounters. The staffer has acknowledged the abuse. It is the second such case at the all-male school in recent years. Earlier this year a former teacher pled guilty to child sex abuse. There is also a lawsuit against the school.

Our leadership has become aware of information involving credible allegations of serious sexual misconduct and abuse of a female adult from former Greenhouse Movement staff member Joel Girard during his time serving on the Cornerstone Anglican Church staff. We understand that on 7/28/21 a police report was filed regarding this matter. – ACNA, Diocese of the Upper Midwest

The Church Times (UK) reports that over 200 clergy and laity were arrested in a peaceful voting rights protest in Washington, D.C. Among those arrested were several Episcopalians.