The Episcopal Church Applauds Senate Passage of the COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

The Episcopal Church applauds Senate passage of the COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937), legislation that not only will assist in addressing hate crimes but also demonstrates the U.S. commitment […]

The Energy Transition

EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 4 “The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (Ps 24:1). In light and wind, in land and water, energy resources are abundant […]

Episcopal Church Response to Administration’s Announcement on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

On April 16, the President signed a determination that shifted allocations for refugee resettlement but did not increase the refugee cap for 2021. In response, The Episcopal Church put out […]

Climate Migration Abroad and At Home

EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 3 Want to be a climate action advocate? You can still register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days next week from April 18th-21st! Presiding Bishop Michael […]

Statement on restoration of funding to UNRWA

The Episcopal Church applauds the Biden administration’s decision to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency provides vital humanitarian assistance such […]

Episcopal Church Statement on White House Refugee Resettlement Cap Decision

Published April 16 2021 Today the Biden administration announced it would not increase the refugee cap for Fiscal Year 2021 from a historic low of 15,000 refugees to 62,500. Given […]

Wise Stewardship of Land

EPPN Creation Care Series 2021 Part 2 **After reading, don’t forget to use the link below to urge your Members of Congress to practice wise stewardship and permanently protect the […]

Protecting Voting Rights

Overview of Voting Rights The Office of Government Relations is working to maintain momentum from the 2020 U.S. election, where the country saw considerable interest and energy on voter education, […]

The Paris Agreement and 1.5 Degrees Celsius

Statement commending TPS designation for Venezuelans in U.S.

The Episcopal Church commends the Biden administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans living in the United States. The status, which allows all individuals from a TPS-designated […]