Posts from the Hill
End Gun Violence
“We stand together in hope. We stand together in faith. We stand together in love. We stand individually as…
Episcopal Church statement on Layan Nasir and detained Palestinians
Episcopal Church Statement on Layan Nasir and Detained Palestinians
On April 6, Layan Nasir, a 23-year-old Anglican Palestinian woman, was taken from her home in the early morning…
Changing Immigration Conversations
The U.S. immigration system is in desperate need of reform, and the politics of immigration in the United States…
Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to Restrict Asylum
The Episcopal Church supports the right to asylum, insisting that “our governments adhere to the internationally accepted principle known…
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution
This week marks the fourth of five sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution. As these discussions…
Earth Day: How the U.S. federal government can help you and your church
In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This is the most significant climate bill passed…
An Update on Haiti
EnglishKreyòlEspañolFrançais Over the past few years, Haiti has faced substantial political, economic, and humanitarian crises, as well as crises…
Episcopal Church statement on deaths of civilians seeking aid in Gaza
On February 29th, while waiting in line to receive food, more than100 people were killed and more than 750…
Episcopal Church Statement on Deaths of Civilians Seeking Aid in Gaza
On February 29th, while waiting in line to receive food, over 100 people were killed and over 750 wounded…
Episcopal Church Statement on Immigration Reform
The Episcopal Church champions and advocates for humane policy towards migrants because of our belief that every human being…
Summary of General Convention Resolutions on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health
Originally published 17 May, 2019; updated 23 February, 2024 Clergy throughout The Episcopal Church counsel those in their care…
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