“One more time we awake to the news of violence. Reports come in, even as you read this, about violence that has caused death, life-changing injury and destruction of property and lives. Violence which is borne of frustration, rooted in injustice and the violation of international law and in truth, the violation of human rights and human decency. In the Name of the God of all creation, the violence must stop, regardless of where it comes from and to whom it is directed."
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As we journey through the wilderness together, we grow weary. There is uncertainty about whether we will reach the promised land. There is fear, despair, grief, rage. And when we gather and turn to one another and God, we find light. We find joy. We find hope. We remember, and we find our faith.
As disciples of Jesus, we invite you to join together with other bodies of our diocese to do just this–connect, remember, and on this day of Pentecost, witness the Holy Spirit among us.
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Our weekly advocacy update from May 11. |
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Our weekly Circles of Practice continue to meet. Join anytime! |
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The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
The Pentecost Way of Love Revival Weekend begins Saturday, May 22, at 6p ET with the first in a series of virtual Concerts for the Human Family and Conversations Across Difference. Concert is free but registration required.
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Check out a "3 of 3" resource list, compiled by a white-bodied late learner, MaryBeth Ingram, who needed help from others to learn what to read, watch, and listen to in order to grow and now paying it forward.
This list came about as a result of a question a friend asked who knew I was doing a lot of study in the area of race, racism and whiteness. “Could you give me a list, maybe 3 books, so I could get started learning about race?” It was a question that made my heart sing! YES! But where to start?
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All Saints Episcopal Church, Chicago has documented their journey to becoming an anti-racist congregation. They say, “We are taking this time as a congregation to identify, declare, and commit to what it means to share life within God’s Beloved Community.”
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The next round of My Work To Do sessions, now available on our website! My Work To Do is an online affinity group designed to help white people build stamina for discussing racism, systemic injustice, racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in their everyday lives. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color allies are welcome with an understanding this is a white-centered, and therefore not always safe, space.
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Eco-Womanism Environmental Justice |
An ecowomanist lens looks at how environmental issues disproportionately impact women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. Environmental womanism looks at environmental issues and how they intersect with other systems of oppression. Join the Zoom webinar on May 27, and June 3.
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