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niyad

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

Reply to markpkessinger (Original post)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 03:49 PM

Jul 3

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.

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The Episcopal Diocese of NY has a message for ICE . . . [View all] markpkessinger Jul 2 OP

The Episcopal Church Welcomes You TommyT139 Jul 2 #1

And they always have.. LiberalArkie Jul 3 #28

So true. TommyT139 Jul 3 #30

EXCELLENT. Would that every denomination and church do likewise. niyad Jul 2 #2

"very denomination" , like the SBC? speak easy Jul 2 #7

What did I write? niyad Jul 2 #11

fantasy speak easy Jul 3 #17

Understanding sentence construction and meaning is a useful skill. niyad Jul 3 #19

And being prepared to provide backup for rebuttal. "Fantasy" doesn't cut it. erronis Jul 3 #31

Particularly when the sentence to which the poster objected was an niyad Jul 3 #35

That will never happen. The SBC was a racist denomination from the start. Might as well say "I wish the KKK would do LiberalArkie Jul 3 #29

my thoughts exactly et tu Jul 3 #34

They should also require photo ID RainCaster Jul 2 #3

Yes!!! niyad Jul 2 #4

Brilliant! 70sEraVet Jul 3 #14

And show of face (removal of mask) RockCreek Jul 3 #18

Ty, Episcopalians UTUSN Jul 2 #5

Oh Oh! Best of Good Luck! Cha Jul 2 #6

Finally, a church I can support... Enter stage left Jul 2 #8

I suspect you'd support the ECUSA on pretty much all their positions: sir pball Jul 3 #16

If you ever visit NYC sammythecat Jul 2 #9

St John the Divine is stunning róisín_dubh Jul 2 #12

St Jon the Divine is larger, though unfinished. IbogaProject Jul 3 #33

TY, St John's! Not too surprised. It's a Very Ecumenical Liberal Church. Also recommend Riverside Church,Baptist. They electric_blue68 Jul 2 #10

Has Trump dissolved the Episcopal Diocese of New York yet? Orrex Jul 2 #13

He better not try wryter2000 Jul 3 #21

It's very good to hear they are standing up to the brazen torment. wendyb-NC Jul 3 #15

I am so proud to be Episcopal! maspaha Jul 3 #20

Me too wryter2000 Jul 3 #22

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 Ping Tung Jul 3 #23

Good for them!!! Beacool Jul 3 #24

Good, but unfortunately Churches that do not praise Pissolini & all his decrees Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 3 #25

...and also with you. :-) CapnSteve Jul 3 #26

What if they offered sanctuary to Republican members of Congress ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 3 #27

This gives me hope. calimary Jul 3 #32

My personal experience with the Episcopal Church: My late friend Betty niyad Jul 3 #36

St John the Divine is one big cathedral SleeplessinSoCal Jul 3 #37

Proud To Be An Episcopalian Native Jul 3 #38