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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 […]
EPPN: Human Trafficking and the Super Bowl
For many of us, this Sunday’s Super Bowl represents a few hours of reprieve from work, responsibilities, and perhaps even diets, as we settle on the couch with friends and family to watch one of our nation’s most-celebrated sporting events. Tragically, perpetrators of the abhorrent and licentious criminal industry of human trafficking have seized on […]
Request for Increased Funding to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement
February 28, 2013 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama and Members of Congress: We, the undersigned faith, refugee, and humanitarian leaders and organizations, write to ask for your leadership as the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program faces a crisis. Without your intervention, America’s ability to provide […]
Coaltion Letter in Support of the Senate Energy Efficiency Bill
As representatives of the faith community, we ask you to cosponsor and support passage of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 761). This bipartisan bill, introduced on April 18 by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Rob Portman (OH), would increase energy efficiency standards, save consumers and businesses billions of dollars, add tens of […]
Coalition Statement on SAFE Act Submmitted to House Judiciary Committee
Statement of Church World Service The Episcopal Church HIAS Human Rights First Jubilee Campaign USA Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service National Association of Evangelicals Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants US Conference of Catholic Bishops Women’s Refugee Commission and World Relief […]
EPPN Alert: What Should Immigration Reform Look Like? Tell your Representative Today
With only a few days left in the legislative calendar and House leadership stating that they will not address immigration reform this year, now is the time to contact your Representative and tell them exactly what type of immigration reform you would like to see. There have been several proposals introduced in the House since […]
EPPN Alert: Critical Nutrition Programs Need Your Help Now
You are in a position to accomplish powerful advocacy for critical nutrition programs right now. The Farm Bill, an omnibus bill that dictates funding for food, farm, and nutrition programs over the next five years, is currently being conferenced by a committee of senators and representatives. This means that over the next few weeks, these […]
Immigration Action Newsletter October/November
Immigration Action Newsletter August recess is over and Congress is back! Where des CIR stand? What can we do to keep up the pressure in October? Upcoming advocacy opportunities, legislative updates and more below! Advocacy Calendar CIR and Legislative Update State Update Immigration in the News ADVOCACY CALENDAR November 4th Join the Interfaith Immigration […]
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