Update March 13, 2020 Bishop Lee has suspended in-person worship, meetings and events across the Diocese of Chicago be suspended until further notice. Read the letter online. Update March 11, 2020 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across our region, I want to commend to…
March 12, 2020 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago As I am sure you are aware, the guidance from public health authorities about how to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is changing by the hour. One thing, however, is certain: As Christians, we have a clear responsibility…
During this time as we respond to the spread of COVID-19, parishes may wish to provide live streams of their services so that those who must stay home feel included. Some churches may at some point not be able to gather in person at all, and may want to offer online worship only. Below are…
On December 5, Bishop Lee called for a Special Convention for the Election of the Thirteenth Bishop of Chicago. The electing convention will take place June 20 at St. James Cathedral in Chicago. Bishop Lee will preside at the special convention, which is called solely for the purpose of the election. Due to the seating capacity of St….
In his annual invitation to keep a holy Lent, Bishop Lee reflects on the ways that Jesus transcends the destructive power of the world and steps into new life.
The Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief & Development, Living Compass, The Society for St. John the Evangelist and Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary and United Thank Offering offer low- and no-cost Lenten devotions, reflections, calendars and curricula for individuals and congregations. Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent and Easter From the office of the Presiding…
