The escalation in frequency and frequency of attacks on persons of Asian descent during this pandemic has drawn our consciousness to the insidious toxicity of prejudice, scapegoating, and hate. Over the past year, we have heard of many overt and covert projections of anger onto members of the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. As Bishops of African Descent, we would like to say to anyone who has been impacted directly or indirectly by acts of anger that we suffer and stand with you. You are not alone.

Originally recorded for the Diocese of Tennessee, Bishop Phoebe Roaf of the Diocese of West Tennessee shares thoughts on the life and legacy of the Reverend Absalom Jones, the first

To our Diocesan Family, Coronavirus continues to negatively impact our community.  I was hopeful that the summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of COVID-19 but unfortunately that has

Brothers and sisters,Governmental authorities have begun to relax restrictions on shelter in place orders. Lay leaders and clergy have requested guidance regarding the timeframe for reopening our church buildings. There