Press Releases & Bishop Statements
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Remembering and honoring Bishop Peter Lee: a message from Bishop Marc
Early tomorrow, Sheila and I will be in the U.K. to take part in Lambeth 2022, the global gathering of Anglican bishops that takes place every decade or so at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Since Bishop Lee’s death on July 2, he and his wife, Kristy,...
The “Lambeth Calls” document: a statement from Bishop Marc
I join with many Episcopal Church bishops, the bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and, in the days to come, I’m sure with many other bishops of the Communion in expressing my dismay at the “Lambeth Calls” document that was abruptly distributed to Anglican...
Standing Committee letter to the Diocese
Greetings Family of Christ, I am writing to you on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of California. The canons (rules) of the church dictate that, in the event of the resignation of a bishop, the call to elect a new bishop is issued by the Standing...
An Announcement to the Episcopal Diocese of California, from Bishop Marc
Traducion al español a continuacionWe have come this far by faith, Leaning on the Lord, Trusting in His holy Word, He’s never failed us –yet. Singin’ oh, oh, oh, can’t turn a-round, We’ve come this far by faith.Greetings to my siblings in the Episcopal Diocese of...
Joint statement on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, from the Bishop’s Office and Grace Cathedral
We received news this morning that the Supreme Court has struck down Roe v Wade. It must be underscored that this decision further endangers the lives of vulnerable women living in poverty, people who are often Black and brown. The road to restore justice in the wake...
Bishop Marc Statement on the St. Stephen’s, Vestavia Hills Shooting
In the unrelenting onslaught of mass shootings that continue to wrack our country, the shooting at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama has wrung Sheila's and my hearts in a personal way. I was ordained as a bishop in Alabama, and St. Stephen's is...
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