Office of Government Relations

Office of Government Relations

Reflections on G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

December 12, 2024

The Episcopal Church regularly engages with the United Nations and other multilateral institutions as one way we carry out our public witness. In recent years, the G20, a group of […]

The Episcopal Church Celebrates the Release of Layan Nasir 

December 5, 2024

The Episcopal Church is thankful for the release of Layan Nasir, a 23-year-old Anglican Palestinian woman, who has been in Israeli custody since April 6. We give thanks to God […]

Safeguarding Democracy: A Call to Avoid Election Interference and Violence

November 1, 2024

As we move through another election season, The Episcopal Church urges all citizens to uphold the fundamental principles of our democracy. A cornerstone of our democratic system is the peaceful and […]

Cultivating Hope Through Active Engagement

October 31, 2024

The 2024 election is upon us. The American people will elect the president and vice president, the 119th Congress, and thousands of state and local elected officials. And while we […]

What to Expect When You’re Electing 2024

October 30, 2024

The 2024 election is underway. Americans are going to the polls to vote for the president, 435 members of the House of Representatives and 34 Senators, and many local and […]

The Lectionary as an Advocacy Resource

October 28, 2024

One of the gifts of this church is the Revised Common Lectionary. From a practical standpoint, it makes it easy to plan our worship life together. There is also something […]

A Beacon of Hope: Celebrating New Protections for Lebanese Nationals

October 23, 2024

The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations is pleased to share that the Department of Homeland Security has recently announced the extension of crucial protections for Lebanese nationals currently in […]

Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform

October 9, 2024

“We stand together in hope. We stand together in faith. We stand together in love. We stand individually as ambassadors of hope, vessels of faith, and sentinels of love.  We […]

Parish Election Challenge: Building Community with Election Engagement / El Desafío electoral en las parroquias: Cómo construir comunidad a partir del compromiso electoral

October 9, 2024

Refugee Resettlement Achievements and Immigration Policy Concerns for FY 2025

October 4, 2024

In a landmark year for U.S. refugee resettlement, the Biden administration resettled 100,034 refugees – the highest number since 1993 – demonstrating how the Biden administration and Congress have succeeded […]

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