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Congress must act now to avoid a federal government shutdown, which is set to begin at midnight on December 21 unless a funding deal is reached immediately. Any government shutdown would cause grave harms for people around the United States and damage the institutions that support so many.  Funding the government is one of the…

On December 20, the Senate passed S.1723 – Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2023. We applaud the passage of this legislation, which would seek to address the harms caused to Indigenous communities and would “formally investigate, document, and report on the histories of Indian Boarding Schools, Indian Boarding School Polices, and…

As we commemorate International Migrants Day on December 18, 2024, The Episcopal Church reaffirms its commitment to advocating for policies that support the needs of migrants in search of a better life. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the journeys of countless individuals and families who seek safety, opportunity, and a better life….

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 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…