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,…
The Diocesan Peace and Justice Committee has organized a second witness trip to the Holy Land in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Cotton Fite and in support of his work with the Seraj Library Project*. The tour will be led by the Rev. Dr. KyungJa (KJ) Oh and the Rev. Dr. Anthony Vaccaro. Participants…
On Saturday, March 24, Episcopalians from across the country will follow the lead of the students and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and take to the streets for the March for Our Lives. “On March 24, the Saturday before Palm Sunday, please do something to stand against gun violence as part of your pilgrimage…
Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a coalition of 70 Episcopal Church bishops among which Bishop Jeff Lee is a member, released the following statement below today in response to the Las Vegas shootings. Please note the tolling of bells the morning of Tuesday, October 3, in solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada. October 2,…
On September 15, 2017, the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee, bishop of Chicago and chair, Board of Trustees of Episcopal Charities and Community Services, and Cheryl J. Rogers, president, Board of Trustees of Episcopal Charities and Community Services, announced the retirement of Georgianna Gleason, executive director of the organization for more than 20 years. Please…
