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EPPN Lenten Series Part 6: Spotlight on Jerusalem
“The phrase “Holy City” is constantly used to describe the reverence for her shrines, but what it really means is that Jerusalem is the essential place on earth for the communication between God and man.” –- Simon Sebag Montefiore, Jerusalem, the Biography Dear Fellow Advocates, Just as Jesus’ earthly ministry found its climax in Jerusalem, […]
EPPN: Urge Your Senator to Raise the Minimum Wage
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 […]
Immigration Advocacy Newsletter March-April 2014
Immigration Advocacy Network Newsletter: March- April 2014 The House passes the punitive ENFORCE Act; the Administration pledges to review deportation practices; what is a discharge petition anyway?; and more in this month’s newsletter! Advocacy Calendar Legislative and Administrative Updates Immigration in the News Resources Advocacy Calendar Call-in number and code: 805-399-1000, […]
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 […]
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