Jesus has taught us to love our neighbors. We have become painfully aware that not all of God’s children feel loved. On October 3, 2021, Episcopal women of Indiana were invited to join the Virtual Fall Assembly of the Daughters of the King (DOK) of Northern Indiana, hosted by the Mary and Martha Chapter (Cathedral of Saint James - South Bend), where we discussed the continuing impact of systemic racism.

The panel discussion, Confronting Systemic Racism: Lord, What Would You Have us to Do?, was led by national leaders of the Episcopal Church. We were honored to be joined by The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation; The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Massachusetts; and The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas Sparks, VIII Bishop of t ...