Month: June 2018

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released a statement on family separation at the US borders, joining other faith leaders stating, “As religious leaders representing diverse faith perspectives, united in our concern for the wellbeing of vulnerable migrants who cross our borders fleeing from danger and threats to their lives, we are deeply disappointed and pained to hear this news.” The Office of Government Relations for The Episcopal Church offers action steps for folks interested in defending the access to asylum for immigrants and against the separation of families at the US borders.

General Convention is the triennial meeting of the 100 domestic and more than a dozen overseas dioceses in The Episcopal Church. The 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held July 5-13 in Austin Texas. Link to official site here