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Episcopal News Service Bishops United Against Gun Violence gathers in DC to learn ways to curtail gun violence by dismantling systemic racism May 19, 2023

Erie Times-News How do we answer for Erie’s gun violence? A Holy Week reflection by Bishop Rowe By Bishop Sean Rowe Apr 03, 2023

Penn Live Pennsylvania’s Episcopal Bishops Are Leading a Christian Movement Bishops Bonnie Perry, Prince Singh, Rayford Ray Mar 03, 2023

MLive Michigan Faith Leaders Call on New Legislature to Enact Sensible Gun Reform Laws Features Bishop Bonnie Perry Jan 20, 2023

Zip06 Osborn Helps Bring ‘Swords to Plowshares Northeast’ to Guilford Mentions Bishop Jim Curry Jun 16, 2022

Episcopal News Service Episcopal Church part of successful shareholder vote pressing Ruger to study its guns’ lethality Features Bishop Doug Fisher and Bishops United Against Gun Violence Jun 01, 2022

Episcopal News Service Episcopalians help launch national gun buybacks on June 11 to turn weapons into garden tools Features Bishop Jim Curry Apr 27, 2022

Episcopal News Service Episcopal bishops join lobby day at Michigan’s Capitol to advocate for gun safety legislation Features Bishop Bonnie Perry, Bishop Rayford Ray and Bishop Prince Singh Apr 13, 2022

Episcopal News Service Episcopalians help launch End Gun Violence Michigan to advocate gun safety laws Featuring Bishop Bonnie Perry Feb 16, 2022

Center for American Progress Religious Organizations Are Integral to the Fight Against Gun Violence The work of Bishops United Against Gun Violence and other faith groups devoted to fighting gun violence and ministering to its victims is described in this report. Dec 07, 2021

Episcopal News Service Bishop, blacksmithing crew melt guns for garden tools in Swords to Plowshares demonstration Nov 16, 2021

The Daily News From guns to garden tools Features Bishop Jim Curry Nov 16, 2021

Mass Live Repairing the Breach: Massachusetts Episcopal Bishops support Biden Administration’s gun violence prevention policies (Guest viewpoint) By Bishop Douglas J. Fisher, Bishop Alan M. Gates and Bishop Gayle E. Harris Sep 16, 2021

The Washington Post Denominations have begun creating special prayers for fatal mass shootings Features Bishop Scott Hayashi, Bishop Ian Douglas and Bishop Jeffrey Lee Sep 16, 2021

Episcopal News Service Episcopal ministries respond to domestic abuse, mental health and gun violence concerns associated with COVID-19 Features Bishop Ian Douglas May 12, 2020

Religion News Service Pushing guns during a pandemic Bishops Ian Douglas of Connecticut, Daniel Gutiérrez of Pennsylvania and Steven Miller of Milwaukee Apr 14, 2020

Greenfield Recorder Faith Matters: Ending the public health crisis of gun violence Features Bishop Doug Fisher Feb 12, 2020

It’s a Matter of Faith Features Bishop Mark Beckwith Jan 15, 2020

Episcopal News Service Bishop joins rally at Wisconsin Capitol for gun safety bills that GOP leaders promptly ignore Features Bishop Steven MIller Nov 08, 2019

News Conference: Wisconsin Citizens and Groups on Urgent Need to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Features Bishop Steven Miller Nov 07, 2019

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tony Evers called lawmakers in Thursday to act on guns. GOP leaders rejected it within seconds. Features Bishop Steven Miller Nov 07, 2019

Episcopal News Service Episcopal Church as shareholder takes initial steps toward direct advocacy with gun manufacturers Features Bishop Doug Fisher Jul 25, 2019

Greenfield Recorder A vigil to remember Meaghan Burns and victims of gun violence Features Bishop Doug Fisher May 15, 2019

Treacy Levine Center Panel Discussion Prescription for Controversy: Gun Violence Features Bishop Greg Rickel May 10, 2019

Rutland Herald Gun rights debated in State House Features Bishop Tom Ely Apr 02, 2019

Episcopal News Service Episcopal bishops bring church’s call for gun reform to congressional visits on Capitol Hill Features Bishops United Feb 28, 2019

Episcopal News Service Episcopal bishops to meet with lawmakers on background check bills as gun deaths mount Features Bishop United Feb 20, 2019

Anglican News Service US-based Episcopal Church arms itself with shares in battle for responsible gun-control Features Bishop Doug Fisher Feb 11, 2019

Anglican News Service Episcopal Church in US buys shares in gun manufacturers Features Bishop Doug Fisher Dec 27, 2018

New York Times Opinion | Melt Thy Rifles Into Garden Tools Features Bishop Jim Curry Nov 06, 2018

Western Mass News Parent company of Smith and Wesson facing major undertaking Quotes Bishop Doug Fisher Oct 05, 2018

New Haven Independent Inmates Beat Guns Into Plowshares Features Bishop Ian Douglas and Bishop Jim Curry Sep 20, 2018

KXAN Austin, TX Episcopal leaders and Parkland shooting victim’s parents rally against gun violence Features Bishops United Jul 08, 2018

NJ.com The spiritual side of the gun conversation Features Bishop Mark Beckwith Apr 29, 2018

MassLive Anti-gun demonstrators rally in front of Smith & Wesson plant in Springfield Quotes Bishop Doug Fisher Apr 27, 2018

WBUR Springfield Reckons With One Of Its Largest Employers, In Wake of Parkland Shooting Features Bishop Doug Fisher Mar 26, 2018

Episcopal News Service Episcopalians prepare to rally against gun violence at March for Our Lives events across U.S. Quotes Bishop Mark Beckwith Mar 21, 2018

WGME Portland Portland church offers service against gun violence Features Bishop Stephen Lane Mar 21, 2018

Syracuse.com Episcopal bishop: Stand with young people marching for safe schools By Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe Mar 16, 2018

MassLive Teens for gun control protest Springfield’s Smith & Wesson after National Student Walkout Quotes Bishop Doug Fisher Mar 14, 2018

PBS News Hour After mass shootings, should legal guns be welcomed into church? Features Bishop Eugene Sutton Nov 17, 2017

The Globe and Mail of Toronto Newtown, Orlando, Las Vegas: How a Globe reporter covered an American tragedy in three acts Quotes Bishop Dan Edwards Nov 12, 2017

The Colombus Dispatch Letter: Each of us must repair the world By Bishop Thomas Breidenthal Oct 17, 2017

CNN Victims Remembered at Church Services Across U.S. Features Bishop Dan Edwards Oct 09, 2017

State of Belief Radio Gathering for Gun Safety Features Bishop Mariann Budde Oct 07, 2017

Democrat & Chronicle Essay: Enough is enough with the gun-related violence By Bishop Prince Singh Oct 06, 2017

NBC News Las Vegas Attack: The Victims’ Stories Features Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows Oct 03, 2017

Episcopal News Service ‘Unholy Trinity’ serves as call to action on poverty, racism, gun violence Features Bishops United Apr 25, 2017

NJ.com Baraka call on N.J. mayors to unite around safe gun tech Features Bishop Mark Beckwith Oct 12, 2016

YouTube Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence Press Conference Features Bishop Chilton Knudsen Jun 29, 2016

Episcopal News Service Episcopal Bishops Respond to Gun Massacre in Orlando Episcopal News Service gathered statements from Episcopal bishops in response to the mass shooting in Orlando. Jun 20, 2016

MassLive Western Mass. Episcopal bishop cites support for both Orlando victims, assault weapon legislation Quotes Bishop Doug Fisher Jun 13, 2016

The Des Moines Register Wear orange to honor victims of gun violence By Bishop Alan Scarfe Jun 02, 2016

The Star-Ledger Wear orange today to speak out against gun violence in N.J. By Bishop Mark Beckwith Jun 02, 2016

Cincinnati Enquirer Wear orange to stand against gun violence By Bishop Thomas Breidenthal May 31, 2016

The Christian Century Why I’m wearing orange on June 2 By Bishop Ian Douglas May 27, 2016

The Bangor Daily News Fear shouldn’t compel lawmakers to do away with concealed carry permits By Bishop Stephen T. Lane May 26, 2016

WTOP News DC Mother’s Day event held with a special message Bishop Mariann Budde and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington May 10, 2015

Providence Journal General Assembly again to be front line for gun-control battle Mentions Bishop Nicholas Knisely Apr 11, 2015

Episcopal Digital Network Episcopal Urban Caucus witnesses against gun violence in America Mentions Bishop James Curry, Bishop Ian Douglas, and Bishops United Against Gun Violence Mar 05, 2015

Burlington Free Press Opinion: Require background checks By Bishop Thomas Ely Feb 11, 2015

National Catholic Reporter Church leaders at Utah ecumenical vigil say ‘no more’ to gun violence Mentions and quotes Bishop Scott Hayashi Dec 23, 2014

KUER NPR Utah Should Guns Be Allowed on Utah College Campuses? Quotes Bishop Scott Hayashi Nov 21, 2014

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washington voters choose gun control; huge majority in Seattle area Mentions Bishop Greg Rickel Nov 04, 2014

The Bangor Daily News Laws that are low-hanging fruit can protect Maine, other states from gun violence By Bishop Stephen T. Lane Jun 09, 2014

Erie Times-News Hearts are broken, but will is strong By Bishop Sean Rowe Feb 14, 2014

Episcopal Café A little child shall lead them: a year after Sandy Hook By Bishop Doug Fisher Dec 13, 2013

Huffington Post A Prayer for Action, One Year After Sandy Hook By Bishops Mariann Budde and Ian Douglas Dec 13, 2013

New Jersey Star Ledger N.J. congressmen have pivotal role in gun bill By Bishops Mark Beckwith and William Stokes Dec 10, 2013

New Jersey Star Ledger • September 7, 2013 Opinion: Obsession, worship of guns in our country ‘has become a form of idolatry’ By Bishops William Stokes and George Councell Sep 07, 2013

CNN My Take: The thin line between God and guns By Bishop Edward Konieczny Apr 10, 2013

New York Times Connecticut Governor Signs Gun Measures Mentions Bishop Jim Curry Apr 04, 2013

The Republican The Rev. Douglas Fisher, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, marches in anti-violence procession in Washington, D.C. Mentions Bishop Douglas Fisher Mar 25, 2013

PSA/YouTube Faith Leaders Demand Action Featuring Bishop Mariann Budde Mar 12, 2013

YouTube Bishops Invitation from DC to Holy Week Witness Featuring Bishops Jim Curry and Laura Ahrens Mar 07, 2013

Anglican Communion News Service Episcopal Church leaders commit to challenging gun violence Mentions Bishop Mariann Budde Feb 27, 2013

Seattle PI Hundreds march on Capitol Hill against gun violence Mentions Bishop Greg Rickel Feb 09, 2013

Episcopal News Service Bishop Jim Curry testifies on gun violence prevention Bishop Jim Curry Jan 30, 2013

Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Bishop Responds to Obama Gun Control Proposals Mentions Bishop Jeff Lee Jan 16, 2013

Huffington Post Religious Questions From Sandy Hook: How Do We Make Sense Of This? By Bishop Ian Douglas Dec 18, 2012