Bishop Davenport’s Pastoral Letter on COVID-19
March 11, 2020
Greetings, Beloved!
From Genesis through Revelation, Holy Scripture echoes a common theme: “Do not be afraid.”
The Holy One knows that there are times that trigger our fear and anxiety. The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 – how it spreads, how we should respond, how to protect ourselves and our neighbors – has ripple effects of fear.
As Christians, we know that God is with us in the midst of the questions and fears generated by this new disease. While it is easy to be overwhelmed by the information (and misinformation) flowing around us, we can rely on God’s promises to be a calm and hopeful presence to those who are anxious, afraid, and sick.