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Health Care: the Perennial American Problem
EPPN Health Care Series Part 1 The Holy Scriptures are replete with references to the Savior’s healing ministry. In obedience to the Lord’s command to tend the sick, the Church has long committed itself to improving the health of people through a wide variety of ministries and means, from running hospitals and nursing facilities to […]
OGR Advocacy Newsletter May 2021
Action Alerts The first few months of a new presidential administration are often a time of great activity as the new administration seeks to set a new tone and signal priorities. The beginning of a new Congressional session is also a time of increased legislative activity, when meaningful bills are introduced with a higher likelihood […]
The Time is Now to End Gun Violence
Riley Goodfellow, research and policy intern with the Office of Government Relations, shares this important witness statement on ending gun violence. Listen or read below, then take action with us to support gun reform to strengthen and expand background checks, just one action of many that we need now. As a young adult, I have […]
Episcopal Church Statement on New Refugee Cap
Today President Biden followed through on his promise to raise the Fiscal Year 2021 refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500. The Episcopal Church commends President Biden for recognizing the United States’ obligation to protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our world. The Episcopal Church has called on the United States and other wealthy […]
Solving the Climate Crisis: Policies for a Green Recovery
EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 5 **After reading, don’t forget to use the Take Action link below to urge your Members of Congress to enact ambitious infrastructure and energy legislation!** “From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of […]
The Episcopal Church Applauds Senate Passage of the COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act
The Episcopal Church applauds Senate passage of the COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937), legislation that not only will assist in addressing hate crimes but also demonstrates the U.S. commitment to end violence and hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as other communities of color. This legislation will designate a Department […]
The Energy Transition
EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 4 “The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (Ps 24:1). In light and wind, in land and water, energy resources are abundant gifts for human well-being from our creator God. Because we are called to “till and to tend the garden” (Gen 2:15), we have a moral […]
Episcopal Church Response to Administration’s Announcement on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
On April 16, the President signed a determination that shifted allocations for refugee resettlement but did not increase the refugee cap for 2021. In response, The Episcopal Church put out a statement expressing disappointment and calling on the President to take action to raise the refugee cap above a historic low. The White House has […]
Climate Migration Abroad and At Home
EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 3 Want to be a climate action advocate? You can still register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days next week from April 18th-21st! Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at the Sunday service. Imagine waking up to water filling up your home. Imagine the panic setting in as your house […]
Statement on restoration of funding to UNRWA
The Episcopal Church applauds the Biden administration’s decision to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency provides vital humanitarian assistance such as health care, education, and emergency food assistance to Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East. U.S. support of UNRWA is critical to providing many essential […]
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