Office of Government Relations

Office of Government Relations

Earth Day: How the U.S. federal government can help you and your church

April 16, 2024

In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This is the most significant climate bill passed since the 1970s and there are many ways you can utilize […]

An Update on Haiti

March 13, 2024

Episcopal Church Statement on Deaths of Civilians Seeking Aid in Gaza

March 1, 2024

On February 29th, while waiting in line to receive food, over 100 people were killed and over 750 wounded in Gaza. At the time of writing, we cannot know exactly […]

Episcopal Church Statement on Immigration Reform

February 23, 2024

The Episcopal Church champions and advocates for humane policy towards migrants because of our belief that every human being is a child of God and must be treated with dignity. […]

Summary of General Convention Resolutions on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health

February 23, 2024

Originally published 17 May, 2019; updated 23 February, 2024 Clergy throughout The Episcopal Church counsel those in their care who struggle with issues relating to infertility, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, […]

Episcopal Church Statement on the Passing of the Expanded Child Tax Credit

February 1, 2024

Last night, the House of Representatives came together in a major way and passed a bipartisan tax package that outlined provisions for an expanded child tax credit (CTC). The Episcopal […]

Looking Ahead in 2024

January 4, 2024

As we begin 2024 and gear up for Congress returning to Washington next week, we have the opportunity to prepare for what may be a tumultuous year ahead. Congress has […]

Episcopal Church Statement on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital

December 22, 2023

Earlier this week, the Israeli military forced the closure of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, as well as detained medical staff. On […]

The Episcopal Church calls for prayers for peace in the Holy Land

October 7, 2023

“We offer our prayers and support during this time of violence in Israel and Palestine. In Luke 19:41, we are reminded ‘That when Jesus drew near and saw the city, he wept over […]

Episcopal Church Statement on Impending United States Government Shutdown

September 29, 2023

As people of faith, we affirm the dignity of every human being and our charge to love and care for our neighbors. A government shutdown, with its far-reaching consequences, undermines […]

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