Report of the Moses Commission Convening Group Concerning Implementation of Reparations in the Episcopal Diocese of New York
Submitted on February 13, 2026 in observance of the Feast of Blessed Absalom Jones
Moses Commission Convening Group Members
The Rev. Marisa Sifontes, chair – St. James’ Church-Madison Avenue, Manhattan
The Rev. Margarette Dimanche –Church of the Good Shepherd, Bronx
The Rev. Dr. Pierre Andre Duvert –St. Luke’s Church, Bronx
The Rev. Joo Young Hong –St. Mark’s in the Bowery, Manhattan
The Rev. Matthew H. Mead –Christ Church, Pelham Manor
Peter Olberg –St. Michael’s Church Manhattan
Diane Pollard –Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan
The Rev. Heather Sisk –St. Paul’s Church, Pleasant Valley
Waddell Stillman –St. James’ Church-Madison Avenue, Manhattan
The Rev. Canon Sam Owen, staff support
The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers, consulting support