Supporting plea for justice and mercy

We at St. Charles Episcopal Church (SCEC) applaud and support The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde’s statements at the National Prayer Service last Tuesday, requesting that President Trump have mercy on our most vulnerable neighbors: immigrants, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people. The bishop’s remarks reflect what we at SCEC believe to be the most important message of Jesus Christ: to, “Love your neighbor.”

As Episcopalians, several times a year we renew our baptismal vows, praying out loud to, “ … seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself …” and “ … (to) strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.”

Bishop Budde delivered her plea to the President respectfully and with not a hint of accusation or acrimony. We, as a church, stand behind her plea for a more just and merciful country.

Rev. Fran Holliday, Interim Rector

St. Charles Episcopal Church Racial Justice Committee

St. Charles