Welcoming the Stranger
A pastoral letter addressing the need for comprehensive immigration reform
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Maryland,
As our nation continues its troubled and hesitant course toward addressing issues of immigration, we have prepared a pastoral letter that can be used as a teaching document in our churches, to remind all of us of the biblical values and imperatives that should guide our treatment of newcomers and sojourners.
A world in which, increasingly, people move across national borders can be unsettling. The economic and political issues that surround the immigration debate are complex, and there are legitimate disagreements on how to resolve these issues. Emotions can run high during the course of our national debate on the need for reforming our immigration system. As Christians, however, we are to be guided in our conduct by the principles of love and reconciliation, and thus are to comport ourselves in all conversations with civility and genuine openness to hear and learn from the experience of others who may disagree with us. Continue reading Welcoming the Stranger
Acogiendo al Extrangero
Sumario de la Carta Pastoral sobre Inmigración
Estimado Pueblo de Dios en la Diócesis de Maryland,
A como nuestra nación continua su curso preocupado y vacilante al dirigirse a los asuntos de inmigración, hemos preparado una carta pastoral que se puede usar como un documento de enseñanza en nuestras iglesias, para recordarnos a todos de los valores bíblicos e imperativos que debían guiar nuestro tratamiento de recién llegados y forasteros.
Un mundo en el cual la gente se está moviendo y cruzando fronteras nacionales puede ser muy trastornante. Los asuntos de la economía y la política que rodean el debate de inmigración son complejos, y existen desacuerdos legítimos sobre como resolver estos asuntos. Las emociones corren muy fuerte durante el curso de nuestro debate nacional y la necesidad para reformar nuestro sistema de inmigración. Como cristianos, sin embargo, nuestra conducta debía ser guiada por los principios del amor y reconciliación. Nuestro comportamiento nos llama a conversar con civilidad y franqueza para escuchar y aprender de la experiencia de otros que tal vez no estén de acuerdo con nosotros. Seguir leyendo Acogiendo al Extrangero
Monday, October 4, 2010
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The true work of the Church comes when we work together as a community of parishes. The Bishops’ Annual Appeal is an annual fund raising campaign that helps fund parish and community-based ministries in our diocese. Through these efforts we are able to reach out to individuals and communities in need across the state. Many parishes in our diocese sponsor programs and ministries that address the social, educational and cultural needs of children and adults. The Bishops’ Annual Appeal provides additional resources for new and existing parish-based ministries. Some ministries are directly supported by the Appeal and some funds are distributed by the Diocesan Grants Committee to support new parish ministries.
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Prayer Cycle
Bishops' Visitation Schedule
Episcopal Life Bulletin Inserts
Lessons of the Day
Prayer Cycle
Bishops' Visitation Schedule
Episcopal Life Bulletin Inserts
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