In the US, Idaho church window once depicting Robert E Lee now honours Black female bishop

RNS An Idaho church has replaced a stained-glass window honouring Confederate General Robert E Lee with an image of the first African American woman bishop elected in the United Methodist Church. The new window, prominently featuring Bishop Leontine TC Kelly, was installed in the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise on 7th December. Kelly, who died […]
Idaho church removes glass window of Confederate general
Boise, IdahoAP Boise’s Cathedral of the Rockies and regional church leaders officially “deconsecrated” and removed a stained glass window of a Confederate general during a service Friday. The Idaho Statesman reports the Cathedral of the Rockies, also known as the Boise First United Methodist Church, announced plans in June to remove the image of Confederate General Robert […]