On June 12, 2019, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church issued the following statement honoring the ministry of LGBTQ Episcopalians: Jesus said: “I give you a new commandment, [...]

LGBTQ people are God’s beloved, made in the image of God, and are our beloved neighbors, friends, clergy and lay leaders of The Episcopal Church. 

“One, two, three, four—all are welcome at our door!” Episcopalians and Lutherans chanted and cheered as they marched together for the first time in the annual CNY Pride parade on June [...]