The Antiracism Commission is responsible for evaluating and recommending antiracism workshops and trainings that meet the diocesan requirements for clergy and lay leaders. The commission also negotiates diocese-subsidized rates for Episcopal clergy, lay leaders, and staff. Current trainings offered by Crossroads Antiracism and Organizing are described below. To receive the Diocese of Chicago rate when registering on…
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The Very Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer Elected Bishop of Rochester
Dear Friends: With great pleasure, I am writing to tell you that earlier this afternoon, the Very Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, rector of St. John’s, Chicago, and dean of the Chicago North Deanery, was elected bishop of Rochester on the fifth ballot by the people of that diocese. The people of Rochester have seen in…
Camp Chicago News: A Letter from The Rev. Canon Sierra Reyes
February 20, 2024 Dear Camp Chicago families and friends: I am writing today to share some Camp Chicago news with you. After prayerful discernment and discussion with camp staff, diocesan leaders and partners, we have decided that Camp Chicago will take a hiatus in 2024 so that we can have the time and space to…
From Bishop Clark: Coming Down from the Mountain/De la Obipsa Clark: Bajando de la montaña
Ash Wednesday 2024 Dear People of God: Last Sunday, we heard a familiar story from Mark’s gospel. It’s known as the story of the Transfiguration, and even if that name is not familiar to you, you might remember what happens. Jesus goes up a mountain with three of his disciples, and at the top, he…
From Bishop Clark: Introducing Our Newest Bishop’s Staff Members/De la Obispa Clark: Presentamos a nuestros miembros más nuevos del personal
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: Last summer, I wrote to you describing the ways in which I have reorganized the bishop’s staff to support our congregations. In that letter, I mentioned that we planned to add a fundraising and development officer to our staff team, and today I am delighted to…
In Memoriam: The Rev. Alvaro Araica
January 2, 2024 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, I write to share the heartbreaking news that the Rev. Alvaro Araica, our own missioner for multicultural ministries, died on December 31 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview after a long illness. He…