News Update June 18, 2020
In this issue: A statement from the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission, Deon Johnson consecrated as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, the Inaugural Great EpisGOpal Race and much, much, more!
News Update 06-18-2020
Inaugural Great EpisGOpal Race
One-minute read. The United Thank Offering (UTO) invites all to support the 2020 Ingathering by joining them in gratitude, grabbing a pair of sneakers, and racing your way in the Great EpisGOpal Virtual Race.
The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission to hold book study sessions online
Two-minute read. The Diversity and Reconciliation Commission has had to postpone its workshops due to COVID-19. To continue our work until we are able to come meet together in person, you are invited to join with us in online book study sessions.
Deon Johnson consecrated as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
One-minute read. On Saturday, June 13, 2020, Deon Kevin Johnson became the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri in a small service at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.
Art As Meditation
One-Minute read. Can we paint our way to peace and awareness? Maybe so, because it’s not about skill or a frameable finished product. It’s all about the process.
The Supreme Court, Sexuality, and Romans 1
Five-minute read. Yesterday, In a 6-to-3 ruling, the Supreme Court determined that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars employment discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and sex, also applies to gay workers. The ruling means that gay people can’t be fired simply for being gay. People are going to protest against this ruling, and they’re going to quote Romans 1 in the protest. So, rather than ignore it or pretend it’s not there, let’s just deal with those passages head-on, shall we?
The Cross – June 2020 Issue
One-minute read. The June edition of The Cross, the magazine of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a worldwide ministry to men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican communion is available to read online.
Be the change you wish to see in the world
One-minute read. If you’ve been spending the last week wondering how to be a positive force working towards a world where pain and suffering isn’t caused by a fellow human there are answers.
A statement from the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission
one-minute read. Following a meeting held on June 10, 2020, West Missouri’s Diversity and Reconciliation Commission issued a statement, which is reproduced here.
