The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is saddened beyond words by the shootings May 3 at St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City, Maryland. The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, bishop of Maryland, immediately offered prayers for the victims in the chapel of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore, when he learned the news later that evening. Clergy of the diocesan staff have been present with the parish and members of the St. Peter's staff, and have said prayers over the victims. The diocese holds the victims, their families, and the people and staff of St. Peter's Church and pre-school in its continued prayers. A nearby Episcopal church, St. John's Parish in Ellicott City, opened their doors late Thursday evening to offer a place of support and prayer.
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RESOLVED: That the 228th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland, taking council together on May 4-5 in the year of our Lord 2012, expresses our profound grief and shock regarding the violent event that took place at St. Peter’s Ellicott City on Thursday, May 3, resulting in the immediate death of Brenda Brewington, Administrative Assistant; and the fatal wounding of the Rev. Dr. Mary Marguerite Kohn, Co-Rector; who were shot by Douglas Jones, a homeless man, who then took his own life.
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May, 4-5, 2012
Hunt Valley Marriott
The theme for this year’s Diocesan Convention is Planning for Vitality Today and Beyond, featuring keynote speaker Diana Butler Bass.
Diocesan Convention is a time when representatives from around our diocese gather to share in the polity of the Church, upholding the common mission and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. While voting representatives and alternates must preregister and pay to attend Convention, anyone is welcome to attend as an observer for free or to pay the registration fee Registered attendees receive packets of information, including the Pre-Convention Journal and meals during the two-day meeting.
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