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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church is being called "a model for all of us to think about the way in which we have all profited from the taking of land and the removal of the tribes." bit.ly/3dycPl8
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As Episcopal bishops return to their dioceses after concluding their participation in the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops, here’s a look back at some of the highlights shared by the bishops themselves, in their social media posts. bit.ly/3bIvRnW
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Abp Welby: “This week has become a time of intense ecclesiological development for the Anglican Church.” Boy, howdy. Yes. #LambethConference2022 #episcopal – at Canterbury, England
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Our boss, Gannett's CEO, says to expect "urgent choices" in coming weeks that "will impact our valued colleagues" ... I've heard those ominous words before. UGH.
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Bishops and their spouses filled Canterbury Cathedral for a service spanning several hours and marked by prayer and pageantry in a worship space with more than 1,400 years of history described in a welcoming message as “the heart of our communion.” bit.ly/3OQrp3M
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Welcome to Texas y’all! The North Texas region is once again family and we are excited about the new Fort Worth Convocation. Thank you #GC80 for your affirmation of love.
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President-elect Julia Ayala Harris speaks briefly to the House of Deputies after her election: "Get ready to roll up your sleeves, because we've got a lot of work to do between now and the 81st General Convention." #GC80
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Julia Ayala Harris elected president of the House of Deputies at #GC80.
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Similar to yesterday in the HoD, today’s testimony in the HoB on resolution A127, regarding truth telling about our church’s history with indigenous boarding schools, is deeply moving and powerful. It is clearly long past time for us to begin this work. #gc80
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The host bishop is saying it like it is... #GC80
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House of Deputies votes unanimously in a voice vote in favor of A127 after powerful stories from several Indigenous deputies. #GC80
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House of Deputies votes overwhelmingly (voice vote) in favor of A125, to establish an Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice. #GC80
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AG Kaul is asking the courts to clarify that the 1849 ban is unenforceable. He argues a series of laws passed before Roe allowed lawful abortions and says they are inconsistent with Wisconsin's 173-year-old ban. "It can't be legal and illegal," Kaul said.
Gov. Evers said he authorized @WisDOJ to file a lawsuit today to challenge Wisconsin's 1849 criminal abortion ban.
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Cassidy Hutchinson says President Trump lunged for his limo's steering wheel after he was told he wasn't being taken to the Capitol. "The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president. Take me up to the Capitol now.'"
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The Episcopal Church has invested in Sturm Ruger & Co. since late 2018 as part of its broader participation in shareholder advocacy campaigns on issues ranging from human trafficking to climate change. Today it was part of a successful shareholder vote. bit.ly/3m43UbD
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Overall opinion on abortion policies: It should be banned at any time during a pregnancy, 27% favor and 72% oppose. It should be banned after six weeks, 34% favor and 65% oppose. It should be banned after 15 weeks, 50% favor and 49% oppose. #mulawpoll
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Seventy-eight percent of households said they were “doing okay” financially or “living comfortably,” according to the Federal Reserve’s "Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2021” report. bit.ly/3sVtQKj
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Big news out of Fort Worth: Votes on the diocesan reunion plan between North Texas and Texas could take place as soon as June. Full story: bit.ly/3vFeHNI
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