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Statement on Reports of Upcoming Raids
The Episcopal Church remains concerned about the reports of upcoming large-scale raids in communities around the U.S. These reports…
79th General Convention Resolution Update
One year ago, thousands of Episcopalians gathered in Austin, Texas for the 79th General Convention. Since that time, the…
Episcopal Church response to crisis on the border
Over the past several weeks, The Episcopal Church has responded to the reports of inhumane conditions for children and…
Ten Actions You Can Take to Accompany Undocumented Immigrants
This backgrounder provides suggested actions that you can take to support undocumented immigrants in your community. Included are links…
Information from the Office of Government Relations: Summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health
In response to questions related to The Episcopal Church’s position on abortion, the Office of Government Relations offers this…
Statement on New U.S. Cuba Policy
Updated September 2019 The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations expresses its concern about the recent decisions by the…
Advocacy and the Way of Love
Last week, the Office of Government Relations had the honor of hosting Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in Washington, D.C….
Statement on Recent Cuts to Foreign Assistance
The Episcopal Church laments the decision by the Trump Administration to cut off foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala,…
Statement on Conditions in Haiti
The Episcopal Church expresses deep concern for the deteriorating conditions in Haiti, originating from both recent developments and ongoing,…
Statement on Funding Bill and National Emergency
The Episcopal Church recognizes today’s bipartisan compromise as an important advancement to averting another harmful government shutdown. However, we…
Aid to Palestinians
In 2018, Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (ATCA), which updated several elements of the Anti-Terrorism Act. One consequence…
Statement on Developments with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Today the U.S. government announced it will suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The INF…
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