[Magdalen] Where is the Episcopal Church?

[Eleanor Braun]

On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:38 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's been puzzling to me that there hasn't been one word on here about the
> awful edict regarding Muslim immigrants and others, including US citizens
> and green card holders who had the misfortune to be out of the country last
> Friday and now can't get back in.
> But there also hasn't  been anything from TEC, not even from Curry. A few
> bishops have spoken out, including ours, which is something of a welcome
> surprise. He even said it might have to be a matter of doing civil
> disobedience--a real surprise!
> At any rate, our diocesan convention this weekend was a pretty somber
> affair as this travesty unfolded. Maybe everyone is still in a state of
> shock...


Presiding Bishop Curry did update his profile picture on FB with a drawing
of Mary, Joseph and Jesus saying In the name of these refugees Aid all
refugees. And a few bishops have put out statements. But as far as I know
there has been no statement from TEC on the refugee issue. I hope that
changes soon.

Eleanor