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Office of Government Relations | Public Affairs

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry urges action in letter to President Biden regarding conflict in Gaza
Bysrands Jul 25, 2024

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sent a letter to President Joe Biden today urging ceasefire and other actions as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. In addition to mentioning recent attacks against al Ahli Arab Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the letter highlights four resolutions (D007, D009, D012, and D056) passed by the 81st General Convention related to Israel and Palestine.

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Office of Government Relations

Public Policy Resolutions of the 81st General Convention
ByChris Sikkema Jul 24, 2024Jun 30, 2026

In June, the Episcopal Church convened for its 81st General Convention (GC81) in Louisville, Kentucky. The General Convention, which serves as the governing body of The Episcopal Church, passed over 50 resolutions that have direct implications for the church’s public policy advocacy to the United States government. The Office of Government Relations (OGR) is tasked with…

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Public Affairs

Save the date for Presiding Bishop-elect Rowe’s investiture service
Bysrands Jul 22, 2024

As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.

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From the Presiding Bishop | Public Affairs

Save the date for Presiding Bishop-elect Rowe’s investiture service
Bysrands Jul 22, 2024Aug 25, 2026

As announced at the close of the 81st General Convention, the investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe will be a simpler, scaled-down event this fall with a view toward reducing carbon footprint and increasing virtual engagement and participation.

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General Convention | President of the House of Deputies | Public Affairs

Applications open for Episcopal Church interim bodies
Bysrands Jul 17, 2024

The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.

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General Convention | President of the House of Deputies | Public Affairs

Applications open for Episcopal Church interim bodies
Bysrands Jul 17, 2024

The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.

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Office of Government Relations

Addressing political violence (2024)
ByChris Sikkema Jul 16, 2024Jun 29, 2026

For many months, security experts have warned that there is a high threat of extremist violence surrounding the 2024 U.S. election. The assassination attempts on former President Trump are exactly the kind of political violence that experts have predicted will occur in response to a variety of factors including instability, violent rhetoric, and heightened political tension…

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Sacred Ground

Connecting on Sacred Ground
Bysrands Jul 16, 2024Jun 24, 2026

By Andrea Lauerman This first month as Sacred Ground coordinator has left me thinking about connection. Many of the stories in the news these days are about how divided we are as a country. This division is certainly something we need to be attuned to, but I am also inspired by the many ways that…

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General Convention | Office of Government Relations | Racial Reconcilliation | Reports

Summary of racial justice resolutions at the 81st General Convention (2024)
Bysrands Jul 16, 2024Jun 24, 2026

By Miguel Bustos, manager for racial justice and reconciliation The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church marked an important point in our journey toward justice, particularly in terms of racial justice and reconciliation. Several resolutions passed during this convention demonstrate the church’s persistent commitment to resolving racial disparities and building a community based on…

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Office of Government Relations | Public Affairs

Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Trump rally shooting
Bysrands Jul 13, 2024

The way of love—not the way of violence—is the way we bind up our nation’s wounds. We decry political violence in any form, and our call as followers of Jesus of Nazareth is always to love . . .

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