Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has named Ellen Lindeen of St. Michael’s, Barrington, as one of the delegates who will represent him at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York, March 9-20. Lindeen, who serves on the national executive council of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, was chosen as…
Last month, the antiracism initiatives at St. John’s, Chicago and All Saints, Chicago, were awarded Becoming Beloved Community grants by the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. The awards—$4000 for St. John’s and $3000 for All Saints—are contingent on the two congregations forming a relationship with one another. Although their antiracism programs have different origins…
In his Christmas message, Bishop Lee says, “God surprises us, God comes to us, sometimes in quite unplanned for ways. But always with love.” __________ En su mensaje navideño, el Obispo Lee dice, “Dios nos da sorpresas, Dios nos viene a veces en maneras bien imprevistas. Pero siempre con amor.” Watch the video with Spanish…
Two congregations in the Diocese of Chicago have been awarded Becoming Beloved Community grants by the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. The grant funding, allocated by General Convention in 2018, is designed to build capacity and increase Episcopal involvement in racial reconciliation work. All Saints was awarded a grant of $3,000 for its programs…
The Standing Committee has published the profile of the Diocese of Chicago, a milestone in the search for the 13th Bishop. The committee asks the people of the diocese to share the profile with friends, clergy, and anyone else who might help spread the word about this opportunity to partner in mission and ministry in…
Dear Friends in Christ: As my time as your bishop winds down, I have begun to do some things with the people of this diocese for the last time. Many of these occasions are bittersweet, but I am looking forward with great joy to celebrating the holy seasons of Advent and Christmas as your bishop…
