William Barber to meet with Pope Francis
November 21, 2017
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The Rev. William J. Barber, II will meet with Pope Francis over this Thanksgiving weekend to discuss social justice work.
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2017
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Today, people across the country will gather in vigils for transgender people who have been murdered in the past year.
Editorial from Bishop of Maine on the dangers of despair
November 20, 2017
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The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Diocese of Maine, has written an editorial for the Portland Press Herald. In it, he talks about he power of communities to combat the despair that can feel overwhelming at times.
Media Release: invitation to comment on preliminary draft budget
November 13, 2017
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The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs has issued the following media release: Input, comments invited for Episcopal Church 2019-2021 triennium preliminary draft budget [November
Study finds churchgoers healthier than non-religious people
November 13, 2017
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People who attended church at least once a year had lower blood pressure and cholesterol as opposed to those who didn’t attend church at all.
Interview with Episcopal artist on coping with grief through art
November 13, 2017
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Roger Hutchison, Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Houston’s Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, is also an artist, and is releasing his third book My Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes.
Reactions to the Sutherland Springs shooting: calls for action as well as prayer
November 6, 2017
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Below is a selection of reactions to Sunday’s massacre in Sutherland Springs Texas. A common theme is that action is required in addition to prayer.
“White Lives Matter” protesters and counter-protesters gather in Tennessee
November 6, 2017
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This weekend, various strains of white nationalists gathered in Shelbyville, TN to protest the presence of refugees in the state.
Presiding Bishop’s statement on the Texas shooting
November 6, 2017
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The Presiding Bishop has released a statement condemning yesterday’s massacre at a Baptist church in Texas that left 26 dead, including small children.
Christ Church, Alexandria to move plaques commemorating Lee and Washington
October 30, 2017
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Christ Church, Alexandria in Virginia, founded in 1773, has a rich and complex history, which is represented by two plaques dedicated to Robert E. Lee
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