Office of Government Relations
Episcopal Church Statement on 5th Circuit Ruling on DACA
On October 5th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2021 district court decision that ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy unlawful and sent the case […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the Administration’s Announcement on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
The Episcopal Church commends the Biden administration’s announcement of an ambitious refugee admissions target of 125,000 for FY2022. Our Church has long supported generous refugee admissions, and Episcopalians, working with […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the White House Conference on Hunger
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a startling reality in the United States: far too many families face food insecurity on a regular basis. Faith communities play a vital role in confronting […]
Environmental Advocacy Resources
August recess presents a good opportunity to reach out to your Congressional members and see if you can arrange an in-district visit. You can also continue to email or call […]
The Office of Government Relations Response to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Senate is considering the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that will address several urgent challenges our country faces. This legislation represents a landmark opportunity to set the United States […]
Statement on Biden Administration Climate Executive Action
President Biden recently announced executive actions on climate and indicated there would be more to come. The Episcopal Church has long been committed to stewardship of God’s creation, and the […]
General Convention Newsletter
Tomorrow, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church begins. And while this time will be different, General Convention remains the governing body of the Church and the Church’s highest […]
EPPN Series on Deradicalization: Paths to Deradicalization
This is the third and final post in the EPPN Series on Deradicalization intended to highlight different models for supporting individuals as they depart from extremist groups or ideologies. Paths […]
Why Do We Advocate?
As a member of the Episcopal Public Policy Network, you are committed to a ministry of public policy advocacy. At times, this ministry can feel empowering and impactful, such as when […]
Resources to Respond to the Dobbs Decision
See below for calls to action, statements, educational resources, and more. Since 1976, The Episcopal Church has maintained its “unequivocal opposition to any legislation on the part of the national […]
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