Office of Government Relations

Office of Government Relations

The Episcopal Church Opposes Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

November 24, 2020

After 40 years, the Department of Interior has issued a call for nominations to lease land for oil and gas development within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Episcopal Church […]

Election Message and COVID Relief

November 12, 2020

Last week, Americans made their voices heard at the ballot box in one of the world’s largest exercises of democracy. Given the extraordinary context in which this election took place, […]

Christians Leaders Release Video of Biden Speaking on Hunger, Poverty

October 19, 2020

A diverse group of Christian leaders from the Circle of Protection released a video of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Joe Biden. The release of the video comes on the heels of […]

EPPN Election Series: What to Expect When You’re Electing

October 15, 2020

The 2020 election season is in full swing. Our previous EPPN Election Series pieces have highlighted how voters can safely and successfully cast their ballots and some of the barriers to voter access that […]

Election Prayer Resources from The Episcopal Church and Our Partners

October 15, 2020

Jesus teaches us to come before God with humble hearts, boldly offering our thanksgivings and concerns to God or simply listening for God’s voice in our lives and in the […]

Vote Early: Election 2020

October 6, 2020

More than 200 million Americans are eligible to vote early this year! When Americans vote early, we help keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, decrease lines on election day, […]

Statement on Reported Abuses of Immigration Enforcement and Detention Centers

October 2, 2020

The Episcopal Church supports comprehensive immigration reform that respects the dignity and worth of every human being. Firmly rooted in the ministry of welcome, The Episcopal Church is committed to advocating […]

Summary of Episcopal Church Policy and Advocacy on Healthcare in the United States

September 28, 2020

A Comprehensive and Universal Healthcare Program The Church supports comprehensive health care and recognizes the need for universal and equitable access for all. General Convention urges Episcopalians to advocate for adequate health care, along with […]

EPPN Election Series: Voter Access

September 23, 2020

Challenges to Voter Access The previous installment of the EPPN Election Series focused on all the ways citizens can access the ballot. Between mail-in voting, in-person early voting, and voting […]

Register to Vote!

September 22, 2020

National Voter Registration Day! “Voting is how a community or a nation decides how the moral values that it holds and shares shape public policy and the lives of people.” […]

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