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EPPN Lenten Series Part 5: Spotlight on Refugees
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us…so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – Concluding Collect for Compline, Proposed Book of Common Prayer of 1928, Church of England Dear Fellow Advocate, The preceding collect, […]
EPPN Lenten Series Part 4: Spotlight on Security
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your dominion may increase, until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – Collect for […]
EPPN: Extend Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Unemployed persons and their families are among the most vulnerable populations in the United States, often going for months without knowing from where their next paycheck will come. As the unemployed search for work, many rely on a federal program called Unemployment Insurance or “UI” that provides temporary wages (the benefit period for receiving UI […]
EPPN Lenten Series Part 3: Spotlight on Borders
O God, by your Word you marvelously carry out the work of reconciliation: Grant that in our Lenten fast we may be devoted to you with all our hearts, and united with one another in prayer and holy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one […]
EPPN Lenten Series Part 2: Spotlight on Negotiations
EPPN Lenten Series Part 2: Supporting Peace in the Land of the Holy One Spotlight on Negotiations Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down […]
EPPN: Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Our Communities
Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Our Communities Violence in America has reached epidemic proportions. In 2010 alone, 16,000 persons died through homicide, and 38,000 committed suicide. During the first decade of the 21st century, 335,609 Americans were shot and killed, a total that exceeds the population of St. Louis, MO, Pittsburgh, PA, or Orlando, […]
Immigration Advocacy Newsletter Winter 2014
Immigration Advocacy Network Newsletter: Winter, 2014 It’s a new year, but where does immigration reform stand? I sit down with Bishop Michael Curry of the Diocese of North Carolina to discuss the state of play; The Episcopal Church submits testimony to the Senate Judiciary committee in support of humanitarian relief for Syrian refugees; and […]
EPPN Lenten Series: Supporting Peace in the Land of the Holy One
EPPN LENTEN SERIES: SUPPORTING PEACE IN THE LAND OF THE HOLY ONE An Ash Wednesday Reflection from Alexander D. Baumgarten Director of Justice and Advocacy Ministries for The Episcopal Church “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” — 2 Corinthians 5: […]
A Lenten Reflection on Repentance
A Lenten Reflection on Repentance February 12, 2013 “Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desires not the death of sinners, but rather that they turn from their wickedness and live…pardons and absolves all those who truly repent and with sincere hearts believe his holy Gospel.” – The Absolution in the Ash […]
Episcopal Church Policies and Immigration Bills in the 113th House of Representatives
SKILLS Visa Act H.R. 2131 Sponsor: Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA-49), introduced on May 23, 2013 Passage: Since its introduction, the bill was referred to the House Judiciary and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce (on 5/23/2013). On June 27, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee passed the SKILLS Visa Act in a vote […]
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