The Episcopal Diocese of NY has a message for ICE . . .

[markpkessinger]

This sign is posted in the reception area outside of the bishop's office at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC!

[TommyT139]

1. The Episcopal Church Welcomes You

...and you, and you...but not masked thugs.

[LiberalArkie]

28. And they always have..

[TommyT139]

30. So true.

Howard Galley was the editor of the BCP, and also the author of many parts. He was an out gay Leatherman who lived in a triad. At his funeral, there were bishops in purple and leather folk in black.

[niyad]

2. EXCELLENT. Would that every denomination and church do likewise.

[speak easy]

7. "very denomination" , like the SBC?

[niyad]

11. What did I write?

[speak easy]

17. fantasy

[niyad]

19. Understanding sentence construction and meaning is a useful skill.

[erronis]

31. And being prepared to provide backup for rebuttal. "Fantasy" doesn't cut it.

[niyad]

35. Particularly when the sentence to which the poster objected was an

expression of a wish, not a statement of fact. But I am seeing a lot of that lately. It is both amusing and sad.

[LiberalArkie]

29. That will never happen. The SBC was a racist denomination from the start. Might as well say "I wish the KKK would do

likewise"

[et tu]

34. my thoughts exactly

[RainCaster]

3. They should also require photo ID

I love this church!

[niyad]

4. Yes!!!

[70sEraVet]

14. Brilliant!

Photo ID to vote -- photo ID to detain. Seems more than fair.

[RockCreek]

18. And show of face (removal of mask)

for verification.
TSA and customs require removal of even medical masks, eyeglasses, and sometimes hats.
It needs to work both ways.

[UTUSN]

5. Ty, Episcopalians

[Cha]

6. Oh Oh! Best of Good Luck!

[Enter stage left]

8. Finally, a church I can support...

At least on this issue!

[sir pball]

16. I suspect you'd support the ECUSA on pretty much all their positions:

https://dioceseny.org/mission-and-outreach/social-concerns/positions-on-social-issues/

[sammythecat]

9. If you ever visit NYC

It's worth your time to see the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. It's not as grand, huge, and awesome as St. Patrick's, it's just stunningly beautiful.

[róisín_dubh]

12. St John the Divine is stunning

Thanks for reminding folks about the other gorgeous church in NYC.

[IbogaProject]

33. St Jon the Divine is larger, though unfinished.

St Patrick's being finished makes for a better exterior, but by all interior measures it is surpassed.

https://citybeautifulblog.com/2022/02/12/the-tale-of-two-cathedrals/

https://lotzintranslation.com/2019/08/30/two-ny-churches-saint-john-the-divine-and-riverside-church/

St John the Divine is larger in area and maybe the longest cathedral anywhere. And Riverside Church is the tallest in America. Not knocking St Patrick's as it is a beautiful example of 19th century religious architecture, but it isn't the largest by any measure. Though some might know St John the Divine as being unfinished.

[electric_blue68]

10. TY, St John's! Not too surprised. It's a Very Ecumenical Liberal Church. Also recommend Riverside Church,Baptist. They

had Rev Barber there in ?2016 just before the election.

Back to St John's. If you love Cathedral Architecture you must visit!

They've had Rabbis, Imans, Secular people speak from the pulpit. His Holiness The Dali Lama has been there. Native American Elders have been there in place of Columbus Day celebrations.

Been there many times for special cultural events which may, or may not include a Mass.

[Orrex]

13. Has Trump dissolved the Episcopal Diocese of New York yet?

[wryter2000]

21. He better not try

Or we'll sic Bishop Budde on him.

[wendyb-NC]

15. It's very good to hear they are standing up to the brazen torment.

[maspaha]

20. I am so proud to be Episcopal!

[wryter2000]

22. Me too

Love my church.

[Ping Tung]

23. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me

Mathew 25:35

[Beacool]

24. Good for them!!!

Bravo!!!



BTW, prior to entering politics, Trump used to attend church only twice a year in Pam Beach, Easter and Christmas. The church he attended was Bethesda-by-the-Sea. It's an Episcopal church. Ahhh, the irony....

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

25. Good, but unfortunately Churches that do not praise Pissolini & all his decrees

will not enjoy the same protections of their right to exercise their religion as RW MAGA churches do.

Wouldn't be surprised to see action taken against those that dare defy the emperor.

[CapnSteve]

26. ...and also with you. :-)

….Episcopalian in Texas says yay!

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

27. What if they offered sanctuary to Republican members of Congress ...

... who vote "no" and stick to it?

Maybe add coffee and a pancake breakfast.

[calimary]

32. This gives me hope.

[niyad]

36. My personal experience with the Episcopal Church: My late friend Betty

was a member of an Episcopal church in San Jose, whose members, from what I could gather, actually walked their talk, helping people, being good community members. Betty used to describe herself as the ultimate reichwing nightmare. . a leftwing evangelical, as were, apparently, a large number of the congregation. During her last few weeks, I spoke with her minister several times, and was very impressed by her. After Betty died, that lovely minister called me several times to see how I was doing, and to offer an ear/shoulder if I felt the need. I reminded her that, not only was I not a member, I wasn't even in the state. She said it didn't matter, that she knew how close Betty and I were, and she would be there for me if I had need. I have never forgotten.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

37. St John the Divine is one big cathedral

The largest in the country in fact.

https://www.thetravel.com/largest-cathedral-in-north-america/

[Native]

38. Proud To Be An Episcopalian