Office of Government Relations
Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to Restrict Asylum
The Episcopal Church supports the right to asylum, insisting that “our governments adhere to the internationally accepted principle known as non-refoulement, that stipulates that countries should not return migrants and […]
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution
This week marks the fourth of five sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution. As these discussions progress toward a legally binding treaty, we encourage the United States […]
Earth Day: How the U.S. federal government can help you and your church
In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This is the most significant climate bill passed since the 1970s and there are many ways you can utilize […]
An Update on Haiti
Episcopal Church Statement on Deaths of Civilians Seeking Aid in Gaza
On February 29th, while waiting in line to receive food, over 100 people were killed and over 750 wounded in Gaza. At the time of writing, we cannot know exactly […]
Episcopal Church Statement on Immigration Reform
The Episcopal Church champions and advocates for humane policy towards migrants because of our belief that every human being is a child of God and must be treated with dignity. […]
Summary of General Convention Resolutions on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health
Originally published 17 May, 2019; updated 23 February, 2024 Clergy throughout The Episcopal Church counsel those in their care who struggle with issues relating to infertility, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the Passing of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Last night, the House of Representatives came together in a major way and passed a bipartisan tax package that outlined provisions for an expanded child tax credit (CTC). The Episcopal […]
Looking Ahead in 2024
As we begin 2024 and gear up for Congress returning to Washington next week, we have the opportunity to prepare for what may be a tumultuous year ahead. Congress has […]
Episcopal Church Statement on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital
Earlier this week, the Israeli military forced the closure of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, as well as detained medical staff. On […]
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