The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island

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A #lentenreflection from Rev. Anne at St. Columba’s Chapel in #MiddletownRI (part 2): www.instagram.com/p/DVMadSDkpx...

A Lenten reflection from Rev. Anne at St. Columba’s Chapel in #MiddletownRI: www.instagram.com/p/DVKIdBviSi...

From Bishop Knisely @wnknisely.org: “Devastated by the news of today’s shooting in Pawtucket, I am holding all the victims and their families in my thoughts and prayers. I am also praying for the first responders as they grapple with the senselessness of this tragedy.”

“Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love… knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for...”

- “A Prayer for Those We Love”, BCP pg. 831

Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️

(📷 of Christ Church, Westerly)

Happy Valentine’s Eve! 💗

This week’s Building Bridges veterans lunch at St. Michael’s in Bristol included handmade Valentines and candy favors for each veteran, thoughtfully gifted by 4th graders at St. Philomena School.

This past week, Bishop Nicholas joined 154 other Episcopal bishops to sign an urgent call to action in light of the actions of ICE & Border Control in Minnesota.

Read the full letter here: episcopalmaine.org/a-joint-lett...

Congratulations to Trinity Church in Newport and to The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower, who was instituted as Trinity’s new rector in a Celebration of a New Ministry on the Feast of Epiphany!

A Christmas message from Bishop Knisely @wnknisely.org

Blue Christmas Service tonight in Warwick. All are welcome.

‘We haven’t yet had a chance to cry,’ Providence mayor said, after a vigil for those affected by the shooting at Brown - The Boston Globe “It’s hard not to listen, and sing a verse of ‘Amazing Grace’ and not start feeling what we’re all feeling,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said.

“It’s hard not to listen, and sing a verse of ‘Amazing Grace’ and not start feeling what we’re all feeling,” said Providence Mayor Brett Smiley after a candlelight service at Saint Stephens Church.

Praying fervently for all those in harm's way this evening in Providence and for those who have been shot.

Congratulations to The Rev. K Casenhiser on their ordination to the priesthood this past Saturday! And thanks to all who came out to support them and their ministry at Holy Trinity Church in Tiverton.

You can view more photos of this beautiful morning on our Facebook page.

Bishop Knisely's Thanksgiving Message 2025 YouTube video by EpiscopalRI

A Thanksgiving message from Bishop Knisely

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Confirmation at St. John's in Barrington and then lunch with the deacons. What a great way to send the Last Sunday in Pentecost! 🕯️

An historic moment that’s been years in the making, RI House Committee passed Assault Weapons Ban R.I. House committee advances assault weapons ban in historic 12-6 vote • Rhode Island Current: “Our advocates and partners have worked tirelessly for more than a decade in the name of public safet…

An historic moment that's been years in the making, RI House Committee passed Assault Weapons Ban entangledstates.org/2025/06/04/a...

St. John’s Cathedral, Providence, looks for a new future The Episcopal Cathedral of St John, Providence, Rhode Island, has contracted with Partners for Sacred Places to help plan the future of this important landmark building. Founded in 1989, Partners i…

⚓St. John’s Cathedral, Providence, looks for a new future episcopalnewsservice.org/pressrelease...

Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research At a time when California’s farm operators are struggling to hire enough people, providing better benefits could attract more workers who are citizens or have legal immigration status.

Love that justice also turns out to be good business.

Episcopal priest, poet receives award for ‘demonstrated consistent excellence’ in writing [Episcopal News Service] Episcopal priest and poet the Rev. Spencer Reece last week was awarded the John Updike Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The award, which comes with a pr…

Episcopal priest, poet receives award for ‘demonstrated consistent excellence’ in writing episcopalnewsservice.org/2025/03/11/e... ⚓

Poems for a difficult life of faith Like Paul, Spencer Reece has journeyed to see what he would suffer as a servant of...

The Diocese of Rhode Island is delighted to have a poet among us—and he has a new book.
Congratulations Spencer Reece! ⚓️ www.christiancentury.org/books/poems-...

Church Center Fully Divests from Fossil Fuels - The Living Church The total divestment, which came three weeks ahead of deadline, applies to $400 million in trust funds managed directly by the Episcopal Church. The Church Pension Fund, dioceses, and parishes are…

Nearly a month ahead of schedule, the Episcopal Church has fully divested from fossil fuels, according to its Office of Public Affairs. Pope Francis and the World Council of Churches have led calls for more investment into clean energy too. buff.ly/41AYryL
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Trump attends prayer service, gets an earful on immigrants and LGBT youth President Donald Trump began his first full day in office attending a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday and got a sermon he may not have been expecting: an appeal to protect immigrants and respect gay rights.

"I ask you to have mercy. Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away, and that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here. Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful ..."

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In the days after #gc81, it is easy to forget what we accomplished in our time working together. There are far too many things to list, but let's look at just a few: