The Rt. Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez XVI Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

My Siblings in Christ, I shared this with diocesan governance, and believe it has relevance for the entire diocesan family. At our recent clergy conference, I discussed the idea that we are conditioned to move fast and break things to make progress. I encouraged us, as the church, to do the opposite: go slow, repair, and restore, always with reverence and respect. This is who we are as a people of God. As Pentecost (Whitsun) approaches, we remember its gift: a diverse group of people...

A message to our fellow Americans We, the undersigned bishops of The Episcopal Church, write today out of grief, righteous anger, and steadfast hope. What happened a week ago in Minnesota and is happening in communities across the country runs counter to God’s vision of justice and peace. This crisis is about more than one city or state—it’s about who we are as a nation. The question before us is simple and urgent: Whose dignity matters? In the wake of the tragic deaths of two U.S. citizens,...

As you know, I am not one who issues statements based on every news item that crosses the wire. However, as a Bishop and more importantly a follower of Jesus Christ, I was repulsed and sickened by the meme that was on the President’s feed depicting two children of God who served this nation as apes. It is a sin against the Lord. This is not just politics or someone being themselves. It is an affront to Christ. Either you apologize, Mr. President, or you resign. If that doesn’t happen,...