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Episcopal Church (Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori )

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Statement TypeApology
Date of Statement04/08/2008
Issuing BodyWestern Non-government Institution (Church, Bank, University)
Apology & Regret StatementsThe statement is an expression of regret for supporting the institution of slavery. The Presiding Bishop also goes on to say that the church operated within the system of racial discrimination after slavery and asks for forgiveness. *still searching for a full transcript.
Verification Sourcehttps://www.ucc.org/episcopal-church-apologizes/
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