Office of Government Relations
Advocacy and the Way of Love
Last week, the Office of Government Relations had the honor of hosting Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in Washington, D.C. Bishop Curry spoke at the National Museum of African American History […]
Statement on Recent Cuts to Foreign Assistance
The Episcopal Church laments the decision by the Trump Administration to cut off foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. We are concerned about the impact these cuts will […]
Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform
The Office of Government Relations is tasked with representing official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the […]
Statement on Conditions in Haiti
The Episcopal Church expresses deep concern for the deteriorating conditions in Haiti, originating from both recent developments and ongoing, unaddressed issues. We are concerned by the recall of Haiti’s ambassador […]
Statement on Funding Bill and National Emergency
The Episcopal Church recognizes today’s bipartisan compromise as an important advancement to averting another harmful government shutdown. However, we remain concerned about expanded immigration detention and militarization around the border […]
Aid to Palestinians
In 2018, Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (ATCA), which updated several elements of the Anti-Terrorism Act. One consequence of this legislation is that it is preventing Palestinians from receiving […]
Statement on Developments with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Today the U.S. government announced it will suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The INF Treaty was signed more than 30 years ago, and it is […]
Statement on the Shutdown
The federal government shutdown – which never should have occurred – must be brought to an end to stop the damage that has already been inflicted. Tomorrow, the Senate will […]
Election Engagement
Episcopalians Vote! “Voting and participation in our government is a way of participating in our common life and that is a Christian obligation.” -Presiding Bishop Michael Curry It’s not too […]
Statement on the Shutdown
The federal government shutdown – which never should have occurred – must be brought to an end to stop the damage that has already been inflicted. Tomorrow, the Senate will […]
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