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Presiding Bishop Supports Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

March 04, 2010

NAECPosted by Kimberly Allen

Today, organizers of the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS (March 7 - 13) released a strong statement of support by The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. She writes:

"In the United States, HIV/AIDS has lost much of its visibility in the past decade as we have grown complacent about the threat of this disease. Certainly, as we head into this vital week of prayer, there is much to pray for and many to hold in our hearts.

"I would remind churches in The Episcopal Church and beyond that it isn't always immediately apparent who in our communities is suffering from HIV/AIDS; the stigma of this disease has, at times, alienated those who are in need of our love and support. As Christians, our ministry to those living with HIV/AIDS is to be a balm in the midst of suffering, and to empower and connect our own suffering with that of the wider world. I pray that March 7-13 will be a time when our spirits are stirred and our bodies strengthened for the vital work at hand." 

This Sunday, the sermon, prayers, and music during our worship will focus on the week of prayer. Our Lenten preacher next week, The Rev. Dr. Jim Forbes, Senior Minister Emeritus of Riverside Church in New York City, was an early supporter of the week of prayer, which started over twenty years ago. 

More Information

The Presiding Bishop's Complete Letter

St. Paul's Rector's Statement of Support 

St. Paul's Support of the Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

The National Episcopal AIDS Coalition

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