Office of Government Relations
Resources for Juneteenth
Monday, June 19th marks the second anniversary of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. While its recognition is significant, the day presents an opportunity to continue to dismantle racism and white supremacy in the United States and around the world. As followers of Jesus, we see this work as essential so that we may come closer […]
Rules and Regulations – The “Unseen” Work of Advocacy
Opportunities for advocacy abound far beyond Congress if you just know where to look. Join Lindsey Warburton, our immigration and refugee policy advisor, as she talks about the basics of rules and regulations, how they matter in the immigration space, and why this is an important area to engage in as an advocate. The Office […]
Post-Title 42 Update, Advocacy, and Resources
From the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries On May 11, 2023, the public health order implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic known as Title 42 ended. For three years, this order ran counter to domestic and international law by preventing the entry of migrants and facilitating millions of quick expulsions at our border, […]
Faith and Citizenship: A Guide to Effective Advocacy
Effective advocacy means taking a long-view approach to structural change and problem solving in our community. It also centers relationship building with government officials for the sake of bringing our personal and church gifts to the table to address issues in our communities and around the world. The Faith and Citizenship Guide is a resource […]
Taking Stock of U.S. Engagement in Africa Webinar
Following the Biden Administration’s 2022 Africa Summit, just the second in history, there is a renewed focus on U.S. foreign policy in Africa. During this episode, a recording of a recent webinar, we explore the history of U.S. government engagement in Africa and reflect on ways to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations. Please join our international policy […]
The Farm Bill: U.S. Domestic Perspective
This week, Alan Yarborough interviews Office of Government Relations (OGR) policy advisor Rushad Thomas about the Farm Bill. They discuss our federal food assistance programs, ways to make the programs better, and potential threats to the programs from Capitol Hill. Alan asks Rushad why The Episcopal Church cares so much about feeding the hungry, and […]
The Episcopal Church and Federal Advocacy
In our first episode of Episco-pols, we begin with the basics—who we are, what we represent, and how you can get involved. If you’ve just recently learned of our office, please consider this an invitation for you to get involved. If you’ve been a part of the EPPN for some time, even as a “green […]
Episcopal Church Statement on Ukraine – One Year Later
February 24th marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of people have died, with many more being injured or displaced as a result of this war. We lament the loss of life and the human suffering this conflict has caused. Last year, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church passed […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act: 30 Years Later
On February 5th we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This transformative legislation requires employers to provide unpaid leave for qualifying family or medical reasons. Recently, the National Partnership for Women and Families released a study finding American workers have accessed the protections of the FMLA more than […]
What Happened at the U.S.-Africa Summit?
This past December, the Biden administration hosted heads of states and other leaders from Africa for the second U.S.-Africa summit. Eight years had lapsed since the first U.S.-Africa summit of 2014. The summit sent a signal to the world that the U.S. wants to strengthen its partnership with African countries, its people, and its institutions. Amid […]
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