Bishops United Repudiates Christian Nationalism, Systemic Racism

Aug 9, 2019 | Churchwide News, Diocesan News, Encounter, Featured post, Mission and Outreach

As Christians, we must work actively to dismantle the systemic racism that is part of our country’s founding narrative and that continues to fuel mass shootings and urban gun violence today. We must insist that both our fellow Christians and our elected leaders repudiate white supremacy and white nationalism and embrace humane immigration policies that follow God’s command and the Biblical imperative to welcome the stranger in our midst.

From the Archives: Part II, Religious Toleration in Colonial Maryland

Aug 6, 2019 | Archives and History, Encounter, Featured post

After the Revolution, being a member of a church called The Church of England, was obviously unpopular, and the name Protestant Episcopal Church was coined at a meeting of clergy and laity in Chestertown, Maryland, in 1780.

From the Archives: Religious Toleration in Colonial Maryland

Jul 24, 2019 | Archives and History, Encounter

Separation of church and state is an ingrained tenet of American democracy, but it was not always practiced in Colonial American colonies. In fact, several colonies had “established” (or state supported) churches during their history, including Maryland.

A message on our diocesan study of reparations

Jun 24, 2019 | Diocesan Center, Diocesan News, Encounter

If our diverse diocese can come together on this issue in such a respectful way, then let’s not give up on the notion that our nation can do the same. We have a story to tell, so by God, let’s do it!

Resolution on racial reconciliation passes unanimously at 235th Diocesan Convention

Jun 17, 2019 | Churchwide News, Diocesan Center, Diocesan News, Featured post, News

On Saturday, May 11, 2019 the Diocese of Maryland made history. After a healthy debate at its 235th diocesan convention, Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton called for a vote on the Resolution on Racial Reconciliation (see full text below). The “All in favor of this resolution” call resulted in a rousing voice vote of “Aye!” Then came the “All opposed…” vote. There was complete silence.