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All are welcome in Church. All are called to Ministry. We believe where there is love, there is God.
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In the Episcopal Church of Idaho, we are a vibrant community built on a foundation of radical welcome and a profound love for all people. We believe that you are a beloved child of God, exactly as you are. That truth doesn't change based on your political affiliation, your gender identity, your ethnic origin, or your immigration status. You belong.
We follow the example of Jesus, who consistently crossed boundaries and broke down walls to connect with people. As an infant, he was an immigrant seeking refuge in Egypt. Throughout his ministry, he identified with the marginalized, lived among people of different cultures like the Samaritans, and taught that love is our highest calling.
Therefore, our mission is to embody that love in the world. We are called:
The Rt. Rev. Jos Tharakan | 14th Bishop of Idaho
We follow the example of Jesus, who consistently crossed boundaries and broke down walls to connect with people. As an infant, he was an immigrant seeking refuge in Egypt. Throughout his ministry, he identified with the marginalized, lived among people of different cultures like the Samaritans, and taught that love is our highest calling.
Therefore, our mission is to embody that love in the world. We are called:
- To love without judgment and offer kindness to all who seek goodness and acceptance.
- To stand courageously for justice and be a voice for trust and compassion.
- To walk alongside all who are suffering, offering comfort and unwavering support.
The Rt. Rev. Jos Tharakan | 14th Bishop of Idaho
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When Humanity is Eroded
October 21st, 2025
A few days ago, one of our lay ministers called me with a story that has lingered heavily in my heart. He was ministering to a young couple with a one-year-old child when immigration authorities stopped them. The young father was arrested. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a moment of deep fear, pain, and uncertainty.That story disturbed me—not only because of what happened to this...
Making Peace is Personal, Yet Simple
October 10th, 2025
“Peace begins with a smile,” declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman who understood that the grandest endeavors of the heart often start with the smallest of gestures. We have recently witnessed an event that demands our attention and gratitude: the historic move toward peace between Gaza and Israel. This moment, where diplomacy and courage overcome the terrible logic of conflict, is truly a w...
How to Understand Political Tribalism
September 23rd, 2025
In a world increasingly defined by political tribalism, it can be easy for core principles to get lost in the noise. For many who follow Christian values, the words of Jesus on issues like poverty and human suffering often feel co-opted and politicized. The call to "clothe the naked" is not a call to national charity but a command to respond to a human being's need, individually and personally. Th...
Should We Negotiate Dignity of Human Beings??
September 16th, 2025
The profound truth of human dignity is not a prize to be earned or a privilege to be bestowed by mortal hands. It is an unassailable reality, an eternal echo of the divine. This dignity, which adorns every single person, finds its sacred origin in the foundational belief that a loving Creator, before the very first light dawned, deemed us worthy. Long before the stars were flung into existence and...
