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Episcopal Church Statement on Deaths of Civilians Seeking Aid in Gaza
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 what happened, but it is a further example of the sheer horror that civilians are facing while trying to fulfill their most basic needs. As […]
Episcopal Church Statement on Immigration Reform
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. The Church has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform as an essential part of our call to love our neighbor as ourselves. Episcopal Migration Ministries, a […]
Summary of General Convention Resolutions on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health
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, and adoption. Our ordained and lay leaders walk alongside Episcopalians and others who struggle with this intimate and sacred aspect of human life. Over the […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the Passing of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
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 Church celebrates the passing of this legislation and hopes the Senate will follow suit in continuing to provide aid for the most vulnerable communities. We […]
Looking Ahead in 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 a long to-do list, the most urgent of which is to pass legislation to fund the government before January 19th. Numerous programs need to be […]
Episcopal Church Statement on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital
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 Wednesday, WHO and UN staff visited Al-Ahli and determined that northern Gaza is without a functioning hospital. They described horrifying circumstances at Al-Ahli, with patients […]
PEPFAR: A Conversation with OGR and Tom Hart
In this special episode, we’re in conversation with Tom Hart, President of the ONE Campaign and former Director of The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. We discuss the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the role of the faith community in the success of this program, and the urgent need for reauthorization. […]
What Has the Church Said on U.S. Foreign Policy?
Did you know The Episcopal Church is part of the third largest Christian body in the world—the Anglican Communion—and that we have a lot of policy positions on foreign policy matters? Join Patricia Kisare, our legislative representative for international policy, in a review from the broad to the regional in our U.S. foreign policy engagement. The […]
The Episcopal Church calls for prayers for peace in the Holy Land
“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 it.’ Many still weep. We pray for those who have been killed, injured, are searching for loved ones, and are struggling with grief and fear. […]
What Has the Church Said on the Environment?
As we mark the Season of Creation and the feast of St. Francis, we sat down for a discussion with Susie Faria, our policy analyst for environmental advocacy. She leads us in a review from the broad to the specific in our engagement to protect the environment at the scale needed to address today’s challenges; […]
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