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Dear friends in Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women in ministry and other interested friends are invited to join a conversation with Bishop LaTrelle Easterling and me on Tuesday, August 31, from 1 – 2:15 pm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Easterling leads the Baltimore-Washington Conference and has given stellar prophetic leadership in justice, equity and inclusion. She navigated with grace and discipline the deep conflict through the last election and the January 6 insurrection. Her courage and faith have graced my life as we have served together on the Task Force on Anti-Racism of the Council of Bishops, and I am humbled and honored to pass leadership of that group to her in this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope to spend some time this last day of August with you as we joyfully encourage one another through conversation and witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratefully,
Bishop Hope<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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