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Episcopal House of Bishops concludes retreat meeting

March 12, 2018
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The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church concluded its retreat meeting at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX on March 9.

Offering an overview in a video here are Bishop Ian Douglas of Connecticut and Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe of Central New York.

Among the discussions and actions of the House of Bishops retreat meeting:

  • The bishops heard a letter from the parents of an Episcopal youth who died in the recent shooting in Parkland, FL.  Information here.
  • Episcopal House of Bishops meeting in retreat accepts statement on gun violence, here.
  • Episcopal House of Bishops meeting accepts statement on sexual harassment, gender bias, here.