Bishop Lee preached this sermon at the 181st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago on November 17, 2018. Inspired by the thought of Ray Suarez speaking to us about demographic trends in this country and their implications for the future of the church, I took note of a recent report in a church news website…
Inspired by the thought of Ray Suarez speaking to us about demographic trends in this country and their implications for the future of the church, I took note of a recent report in a church news website called The Episcopal Cafe. In August of this year the Pew Research Center released a report on what…
Dear Friends, In the last several weeks, I have watched and listened as women from all walks of life, both in and out of the church, have demonstrated courage and conviction by sharing their stories of being sexually abused and harassed by men. These women, many of them inspired by the brave and quiet dignity…
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: Today’s verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald is a long-awaited measure of justice for Laquan’s family and for the many Chicago residents who have struggled to build a system of policing that all citizens can trust and hold…
Half Day Workshop for Clergy and Lay Professionals The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and St. Francis Community Services, in partnership with the Institute for Healing of Memories – North America (IHOM-NA), will offer a half-day mini workshop on Thursday, November 8, from noon to 5 pm at St. James Commons (65 E. Huron St., Chicago). The workshop,…
Journalist, Author to Discuss What Demographic Shifts Mean for the Church On November 16, Ray Suarez, a prominent journalist, author and lifelong Episcopalian will give the keynote address at the Diocese of Chicago’s annual convention. He will discuss a rapidly approaching tipping point–the year 2044, when demographers predict that a majority of Americans will be members…
