March 28th 2023.
The New York Episcopal Church is doing what is right by accepting their involvement in slavery. According to CBS News, the Episcopal Diocese of New York has made an apology for their participation in the slave trade and is pledging $1 million for education and work in the community. During a special service, the Right Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, bishop of the New York diocese, expressed sorrow for the transatlantic slave trade and the oppression and exploitation of enslaved people. He broke the process down into three steps – lamentations, apologies, and
reparations.
Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, the first Black Bishop of the Episcopal Church, said that the apology was "a sign of spiritual work that has been done". Curry noted that the apology alone is not enough, but the church has been working to unearth their history and tell stories that had not been shared before.
The Episcopal Diocese of New York, which consists of around 50,000 members and 200 parishes across the tri-state area, is setting an example for other denominations to follow.
They are not only apologizing for their past, but also taking steps to rectify it.
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