Reactions from Episcopal Church leaders and others to the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issued a statement prior to the verdict. Statements will be added to the top as we receive them.
YouTube message with transcript from The Rt. Rev. Kym Lucas, Diocese of Colorado
"But I do know that I cannot claim to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ if I ignore the sin of racism in our nation or in our church." — @scottagunn https://t.co/Uk0Sl3UHm8
— Forward Movement (@fwd_mvt) April 21, 2021
A Message from the Bishops of Virginia Following the Verdict in the Chauvin Trial
Justice for George Floyd was essential. Praying for his family and friends today, and all who waited with them. Praying too for all who live with the trauma of racist violence and oppression, endured over many generations, and all who continue to wait and struggle for justice.
— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) April 21, 2021
From Bishop @Mebudde, Dean @Rhollerith, Canon Missioner @LLHSR and Rev. Rob Fisher of @StJohnLafayette:
"While the trauma of George Floyd’s murder remains, today we give thanks that justice has been done."https://t.co/gXsjhdxKkL pic.twitter.com/uKRxoMH4Bb
— Washington National Cathedral (@WNCathedral) April 20, 2021
Bishop @JenniferBB: When we stand together as beacons of Christ, we want communities where the public safety system protects the lives of all of God’s people and where we no longer need to learn the names of those who have been taken from us by police.https://t.co/B2RjqHi3ck
— Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis (@IndyEpiscopal) April 20, 2021
A prayer from Dean @MalcolmYoung regarding the George Floyd verdict. pic.twitter.com/G30tvJcHUX
— Grace Cathedral (@gracecathedral) April 21, 2021
Today's Verdict: A message from the Rev. Rob Fisher, Rector of St. John's Church, Lafayette Square. pic.twitter.com/OCuOYY11r1
— St. John's Church, Lafayette Square (@StJohnLafayette) April 20, 2021
Numbness, Apprehension and a Small Sliver of Hope: A Letter from Bishop Shannon: https://t.co/OxcnVGucjK
— Episcopal Church VT (@EpiscopalVT) April 21, 2021
I wrote this prayer today after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. @CACRadicalGrace and I invite you to reflect together in contemplation and join our hearts in the transforming work of Love. pic.twitter.com/8ADDPgYPMy
— Richard Rohr (@RichardRohrOFM) April 21, 2021
Added links from ENS reporting:
Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Arizona Bishop Jennifer Reddall
New York Bishop Andrew Dietsche and Bishop Assistant Mary Glasspool
May George Floyd's family know the peace of God which is justice.
Rest in Power George Floyd.
— Kelly Brown Douglas (@DeanKBD) April 20, 2021