Reflections on G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

The Episcopal Church regularly engages with the United Nations and other multilateral institutions as one way we carry out our public witness. In recent years, the G20, a group of countries who represent most of the world’s largest economies as well as the E.U. and the African Union, has had significant influence on global policy […]

The Episcopal Church Celebrates the Release of Layan Nasir 

The Episcopal Church is thankful for the release of Layan Nasir, a 23-year-old Anglican Palestinian woman, who has been in Israeli custody since April 6. We give thanks to God for answered prayers and to the advocates who have worked tirelessly to secure her freedom.  While celebrating Layan’s release, we lament the thousands of Palestinians […]

Safeguarding Democracy: A Call to Avoid Election Interference and Violence

As we move through another election season, The Episcopal Church urges all citizens to uphold the fundamental principles of our democracy. A cornerstone of our democratic system is the peaceful and orderly transfer of power, which has been a hallmark of American governance for centuries. Election interference and disruption, whether through the spread of misinformation or […]

Cultivating Hope Through Active Engagement

The 2024 election is upon us. The American people will elect the president and vice president, the 119th Congress, and thousands of state and local elected officials. And while we see high political engagement by some, many Americans have a profound lack of trust in our institutions. According to Gallup, 57% of Americans have “very […]

What to Expect When You’re Electing 2024

The 2024 election is underway. Americans are going to the polls to vote for the president, 435 members of the House of Representatives and 34 Senators, and many local and state officials. We want to share some key information about how U.S. elections are structured and administered. In the wake of the violence on January […]

The Lectionary as an Advocacy Resource

One of the gifts of this church is the Revised Common Lectionary. From a practical standpoint, it makes it easy to plan our worship life together. There is also something steadying and comforting about having a predictable rhythm to the church year, especially in a world that can feel chaotic. That familiarity can also be […]

A Beacon of Hope: Celebrating New Protections for Lebanese Nationals

The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations is pleased to share that the Department of Homeland Security has recently announced the extension of crucial protections for Lebanese nationals currently in the United States, a decision that reflects the values we hold dear as a faith community. This extension encompasses three key programs: Temporary Protected Status […]

Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform

“We stand together in hope. We stand together in faith. We stand together in love. We stand individually as ambassadors of hope, vessels of faith, and sentinels of love.  We stand as a community committed to making no peace with gun violence. We pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to inflame and enkindle […]

Parish Election Challenge: Building Community with Election Engagement / El Desafío electoral en las parroquias: Cómo construir comunidad a partir del compromiso electoral

Refugee Resettlement Achievements and Immigration Policy Concerns for FY 2025

In a landmark year for U.S. refugee resettlement, the Biden administration resettled 100,034 refugees – the highest number since 1993 – demonstrating how the Biden administration and Congress have succeeded in rebuilding the refugee resettlement program. We are grateful for our colleagues at Episcopal Migration Ministries and other resettlement agencies who have demonstrated their capacity […]