One of the highlights of General Convention has been the re-admission of Cuba as a Diocese of The Episcopal Church. Cuban priests have struggled bravely in a country that officially hated religion and their church flourished despite persecution. As a consequence of Cuban law and of the country's poverty, they have no retirement funds. The Episcopal Church is working with the Church Pension Fund to build them retirement accounts where none existed previously. If you can, please go to www.gofundme.com/cuba-clergy-pension-fund and make a small donation to help build a nest egg for our brothers and sisters in the Cuban Episcopal Church. I verified the campaign and everything donated will go to their account at the Church Pension Fund.
If you're curious, the Archives of The Episcopal Church has prepared a short document explaining our history with Cuba. You can find it at: www.episcopalarchives.org/sites/default/files/research-reports/Church_in_Cuba_Report_11-24-15.pdf
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