Office of Government Relations
Family Separation Update
In recent months under the Trump Administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy, more than 2,000 immigrant children, including 103 children under the age of 5, have been separated from their parents. This policy […]
EPPN Heads to General Convention
This week, the Office of Government Relations team heads to Austin for the 29th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. The resolutions of General Convention guide and direct our work, and […]
Asylum and the Caravan
In recent weeks, you may have heard reports of a “migrant caravan” traveling through Mexico on the way to the U.S. As people of faith, we must hear these stories […]
Episcopal Church Policies and A Season of Justice Engagement
The Episcopal Church is engaging with the Poor People’s Campaign and the A.C.T. to End Racism campaign and rally. Below are Episcopal Church policy highlights that intersect with this campaign. This is just […]
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Joins Other Faith Leaders in a Statement on Family Separation at Our Borders
Recently, the Administration announced that it will begin separating families and criminally prosecuting all people who enter the U.S. without previous authorization. As religious leaders representing diverse faith perspectives, united […]
Presiding Bishop in D.C.
Last week, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry led Morning Prayers in the U.S. Capitol for Members of Congress. They came together to worship in the Episcopal tradition, to reflect on Scripture, […]
Statement on Venezuela
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations expresses its concern regarding the political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The country’s political and economic situation has created a humanitarian crisis which […]
Farm Bill: Updates and Proposals
Updated May 8, 2018: The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as “the farm bill,” is one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress develops, and […]
EPPN Spring 2018 Newsletter
Thank you for your engagement over the first three months of 2018! In this Spring newsletter, you’ll find updates from recent advocacy and some new opportunities for engagement! In addition […]
Refugee Arrivals Update
On March 31st, which is the halfway point for Federal Fiscal Year 2018, the U.S. will have resettled less than 10,000 refugees out of the 45,000 refugees the Administration has […]
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