Women of Equity: 50/50 in 2020
[…] here. Not only are they the overwhelming majority of those in slavery and subject to human trafficking, they are often valued politically only for their physical image or as a negative […]
Opening Address – Sesquicentennial
[…] context is of major importance. We can’t reflect the image of God or be truly human representatives of Jesus Christ unless we claim the unique gifts of our creation. Much […]
Loving Our Neighbors: Young People, Violence, and Loss
[…] do violence to developing children, and frequently teach violent responses in turn. The hallmarks of human trafficking – fraud, force, or coercion – are present in many other kinds of violence, […]
Summary of Episcopal Church Policy on Immigration and Refugee Issues
[…] Include referrals to community-supported services, especially legal services; treat asylum seekers and migrants with dignity, humanity, and respect, assuring that any restrictions and compliance obligations placed on participants are the […]
Immigration Advocacy Newsletter August- September 2014
[…] Iraqi special immigrant visas holders who supported U.S. troop efforts in those countries, victims of human trafficking, and survivors of torture. This summer, the unanticipated arrivals of unaccompanied children forced ORR […]
The United Nations and The Episcopal Church
[…] standards and lead campaigns in such areas as the empowerment of women, and fighting drugs, human trafficking, and terrorism. Did you know? ~Collectively, all Episcopalians and Episcopal agencies are represented at […]
Washington National Cathedral
[…] why, what did they do wrong? Some people seem to delight in assigning human blame – we heard them in the midst of Katrina, blaming those floods on […]
Bible Study: Advent 3 (A) – 2019
[…] in the next layer of the passage. Not only nature is being transformed but also humankind. Hands, knees, and hearts are made strong (vv. 3-4a); eyes, ears, limbs, and tongue […]
Quincy Diocesan Synod: Remigius
[…] parish was considered to be one of the largest and most active trading posts for human trafficking in the United States. This fact set off a chain reaction which is continuing […]
2018 EPPN Advocacy Priorities
[…] a range of other issues where we have Episcopal Church resolutions, which includes topics like human trafficking, common sense gun reform, healthcare, and disaster relief. Evangelism Aimed to Educate, Equip and […]
Request for Increased Funding to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement
[…] DC 20500 Dear President Obama and Members of Congress: We, the undersigned faith, refugee, and humanitarian leaders and organizations, write to ask for your leadership as the U.S. Refugee Admissions […]
78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
[…] one goes alone; together we care for those most in need. Our growing understanding of human interrelationship with the rest of creation means conscious care for the earth and all […]
Gender Violence: 16 Days of Activism That Last the Entire Year
[…] about gender violence “to reinforce that eliminating all forms of violence against women is a human rights issue and that the act of perpetrating violence against women is a human […]
#16Days: The Pandemic of Violence Against Women
[…] Standing Committee of the Diocese of New York, she serves on the Task Force Against Human Trafficking and the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. She is the vice-chair […]
Bible Study: Proper 12 (A) – 2020
[…] you respond? Jacob, the trickster, is an important patriarch. What does that tell you about human nature? Later in the story, Jacob wrestles with God. How do you wrestle with […]
Her Story: #CSW62 – Maria Gonzalez, Diocese of Olympia
[…] for them to be exploited and suffer gender based violence, included but not limited to human trafficking, intimate partner violence, physical assault, psychological abuse, harassment, bullying, and the use of denigrating […]
Immigration Advocacy Newsletter March-April 2014
[…] Acer The Guardian, 4/2/14 Additional Resources Learn more about work across The Church to combat human trafficking at the Episcopalians Against Human Trafficking Facebook Page Read the latest UNHCR report on […]
Presiding Bishop Curry’s opening remarks at Episcopal Church Executive Council meeting
[…] conversations. They’ve grown up in a province that has been willing to face questions of human trafficking and the ravaging of lives in the midst of a culture. A church that’s […]
Southwest Florida Diocesan Convention – Feast of St. Luke
[…] up broken limbs. He was also an evangelist, sharing good news about healing relationships with human beings and God. The kind of healing we call salvation is about binding up […]
New film explores Episcopal Church’s groundbreaking history of ethical investing
[…] national and global issues, including campaigns to reduce gun violence and global warming and promote human rights. “When he (Hines) did that in 1970 it was undoubtedly startling,” Curry says […]