People are still becoming infected by the covid virus, and we are all experiencing residual effects – and probably will for years to come. We have now been informed that the pandemic is officially over. I find this to be deeply reassuring and grounding. And the kind of control God has is, ultimately, a mystery. The only one I knew who was in full control was God. It wasn’t me, and it wasn’t any of the people working so hard to control the virus. The quote made sense because I came to my faith senses. Not because medical science predicted a promising future and not because I had a psychological breakthrough. You obviously don’t know what we’re going through.” As the months dragged on, this quote echoed in the back of my mind.

In the early days of the pandemic shut-down, someone sent to me (hoping to embolden and reassure) the words of Julian of Norwich: “All shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.” My immediate thought was, “Oh please. To see a list of churches and read the rest of this story, click here. Check online for additional events hosted by local dioceses and parishes. The Leadership Conference Education Fund is the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the oldest and largest civil and human rights coalition in the United States.Ī number of Episcopal churches are hosting Pride Month events.

The current political climate is “rife with opportunities for the trend of increased hate to continue,” the report says. election seasons, according to a report by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. Currently, bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights introduced by state legislatures have more than doubled since 2022.Īdditionally, hate crimes targeting marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ people, are predicted to rise in 2024 consistent with an ongoing trend in reported hate crimes during U.S. This June’s Pride Month events will take place as anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment continues to rise in the United States. Episcopal churches celebrate Pride Month with special worship services, parade participation, fundraising eventsīy Shireen Korkzan/Episcopal News ServiceĮpiscopal churches across the United States will be celebrating the 52nd annual Pride Month in June with events ranging from special worship services and festivals to hosting LGBTQ+ proms and advocacy discussions.

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