> EDSD: » Right to Safety: Bishop’s Statement on Orlando Shooting
X
Live    Worship    Grow    Heal    Give

Right to Safety: Bishop’s Statement on Orlando Shooting

Once again senseless gun violence has claimed the lives of innocent people and tragically affected the lives of countless more. My heart breaks for the victims of this horrifying act of violence. When the victims are part of a community that has been historically oppressed, this kind of violence can send shock waves through the  LGBTQI community, not just in Orlando but everywhere, including in our diocese.

We must all stand in solidarity with,  and openly affirm, the right to safety for all gay, lesbian,  transgender, queer and inquiring people. These are our brothers, sisters, children, parents,  friends and loved ones. Let us speak as one voice acknowledging  the deep pain of the entire grieving LGBTQI community and say we are with you and we are praying for you.  At the same time, we must pray  for  the perpetrator and his family,  and that this horrific incident not be used as justification for religious or racial hatred.    May the God whose peace passes all understanding hold us now.

The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes
Bishop

image_print

by
Category: #Advocacy, #Bishop's Blog

Respond to this:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Stories

Safe Church, Safe Communities: Our Shared Commitment
September 30, 2025

Holy Creator, we offer our gratitude for the opportunity to live in community, where we can take comfort in others and be nurtured when needy, fed when hungry, and protected […]

Diocesan Convention: Electing Deputies to General Convention
September 23, 2025

When Episcopalians gather for General Convention, the atmosphere is charged with a mix of reverence and responsibility. It is here, at General Convention, that our common life is debated, prayed […]

Diocesan Convention: Nominations 2025
September 16, 2025

The Episcopal Church is a body shaped by worship, prayer, and the active participation of its people. Our Church participates in a system that values shared governance, entrusting both clergy […]

View All News
Receive the latest news.

© Episcopal Diocese of San Diego 2022. All Rights Reserved.