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Policy for Action: Engage God's Mission
Policy for Action is a booklet created by the Office of Government Relations summarizing the social policies of the church as set by the General Convention and Executive Council through resolutions.

You can download and print copies of Policy for Action (text or booklet) or email a request to eppn@episcopalchurch.org in cluding your name, address, and the number of booklets that you need.

 


Policy for Action Addendum 2006
Includes the Church's Social Policy Resolutions from Executive Council 2003-2006 and General Convention 2006
Policy for Action Addendum 2006 (landscape page layout)

Table of Contents
Introduction by Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold
The Social Policies of the Episcopal Church - A Summary
Legend
General

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International
Making Peace
Supporting Human Rights and Reconciliation
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Increased Development Assistance, Fair Trade and Reducing Debt
Endorse Fair Refugee/Immigration Policy
Africa
Middle East
Central America, South America and the Caribbean
Asia and the Pacific

Domestic
General
Expanding Health Care and Fighting Drug Dependency
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Affirming Reproductive Choice
Recognizing Human Sexuality
Setting Medical Ethics
Promoting Inclusivity and Accessibility
Preventing Violence and Physical Abuse
Promoting Women's Rights
Advocating for Children
Protecting God's Creation
Seeking Economic Justice
Supporting Human Needs
Ending Hunger
Expanding Housing
Furthering Community Investment
Strengthening Public Education
Protecting Civil Liberties
Seeking Criminal Justice
Expanding Gun Safety

Fighting Racism and Discrimination
General
Promoting Racial Justice in the Church
Recognizing Native Americans
Protecting the Rights of Gays and Lesbians
Protecting Persons with AIDS
Advancing Interfaith Relations