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Michigan Episcopal bishop heads virtual memorial service for George Floyd
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To mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, whose life ended when a Minneapolis police officer pinned him to the ground, the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is inviting worshipers to go online for a virtual memorial service Tuesday.
Episcopal dioceses from the United States and Canada are slated to participate in the service, which starts at 8 p.m. on Facebook and the Michigan diocese s website. The service also will highlight other African Americans who have died in encounters with law enforcement.
The aim is motivating people to act locally, said the Rt. Rev. Bonnie Perry, bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, who spearheaded and is co-leading the effort.
Keep clear of demonstrations, US bishops warn their flock REUTERS/Michael Martina
Michigan State police officers patrol the grounds of the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, United States, on Wednesday
Michigan State police officers patrol the grounds of the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, United States, on Wednesday
A GROUP of 13 bishops in the Episcopal Church in the United States have urged people not to participate in public demonstrations in the wake of the violence that erupted in the Capitol last week, sparked by remarks by the outgoing President Donald Trump (News, 7 January).
Mr Trump was impeached on Wednesday night for the second time in his tenure. The Senate is to hold a trial to determine his guilt. If he is found guilty of inciting the rioters who invaded the Capitol building last week, he could be barred ever from standing for president again.