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A Message from Bishop Austin
Leer en español Dear siblings in Christ, beloved children of God, and any inhabitants of the earth with hope in their hearts, this is a longer post than normal. Like so many of you, I awake to the headlines each day and wonder when the degradation of our national and...
A Message from Bishop Austin
Read also in Español, Tonga, Tagalog, Chinese Since Monday, I’ve been participating in a contemplative prayer retreat with some of my fellow bishops in Schuyler, Nebraska. The time we’ve spent has been meaningful, and I am particularly grateful to have begun this new...
Octubre 22 Declaración del Obispo Austin K. Ríos / October 22 Statement from Bishop Austin K. Rios
Amados en Cristo, Mientras absorbemos la noticia de que los agentes federales han llegado al Área de la Bahía para llevar a cabo una acción de inmigración, quiero hablar directamente con ustedes de nuestra comunidad. Cuando el miedo se mueve por nuestras calles, la...
The Rev. Beth Phillips: A message to our diocese, from the Rev. Canon J. Sierra Reyes
Dear Diocesan Community: It is with a heavy heart that we share some tragic news. Our diocesan office has been informed that The Reverend Elizabeth (Beth) Phillips died in a car accident in Yuba County on Friday, late afternoon. The news is a profound shock, and I...
A Letter from the Episcopal Bishops in the State of California
Beloved in Christ, Like all Californians, we are watching with great concern the events unfolding around immigration protests in Los Angeles. We are deeply concerned about the ICE raids and about the potential for violence arising from the deployment of National Guard...
From Bishop Austin: Facing Fear with Faith
Leer en Español Dear siblings in the Diocese of California, ICE agents handcuffing day laborers at Home Depot. National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles. Waymo cars engulfed in flames. These images can feel frightening, evoking memories of other...
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