The Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s racial justice and healing commission is hosting a series of anti-racism education events Sept. 28–Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in St. Paul. The events will present a “unique approach to the lifelong work of racial justice and healing.”
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Marietta Episcopal Church Joins Theres Hope for the Hungry to Tackle Food Insecurity
In a bid to combat food insecurity in the Marietta community, the Episcopal Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is collaborating with There’s Hope For The Hungry. They plan to provide free food to those in need.
As Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Grows, So Does Interest from a New Group: Chaplains
Research on the therapeutic use of psychedelics is underway at several universities, and data continues to accumulate on how they may help with conditions from PTSD to depression. And there’s increasing interest in that work from a group of professionals who already guide people through life’s deep and difficult times: chaplains.
How a 34-acre Garden in South Hall is Helping Families Fight Food Insecurity
Grow2B, a 34-acre nonprofit garden that opened in 2022, is located on the grounds of St. Mary and St. Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church in South Hall, though there is no religious tie to its overall mission. The food is for anyone and everyone who needs it, says the...
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Welcomes Interim Rector
The Rev. Canon C. John Thompson-Quartey recently began serving as Interim Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing Counters Surge in Book Bans with Library Project, New Book Club
To counter the growing effort to ban books and censor what students can learn about race, gender and sexual identity, The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing is offering ways to support books and authors affected by these efforts and to offer a space for Episcopalians to engage in learning and discussion.
Painting History: Church Unveils Civil Rights Mural
The pages of history leap onto the vibrant canvas of Christ the King Episcopal Church and Mack Park as the community paid homage to the trailblazers of civil rights with a mural, dedicated to commemorating influential figures in civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and justice advocacy.
Maria Croley Madden Installed as Head of School at St. Martin’s
The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, along with school and church clergy members, led the audience in the commissioning of new ministries signifying the commitment of leadership at St. Martin’s.
Pioneering Episcopal Priest Pauli Murray’s US Quarter Design Unveiled
The United States Mint has unveiled the design for its quarter honoring the Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained a priest in The Episcopal Church and a renowned activist for racial and gender rights.
Extending a Financial Lifeline, Episcopal Church Credit Union Launches in the Bronx
Last November, the Episcopal Federal Credit Union received its federal charter, with initial capital of half a million dollars, half of it contributed by the diocese and half from Trinity Wall Street. The first accounts were opened Thursday (May 18) at a ceremony and...