Episcopal churches can not only motivate people to vote through individual outreach, but they can also play integral roles in the processes that make our election happen. A parish serving as a polling site can be a critical way to help make voting more accessible. Serving as a polling site is also a helpful way to have a visible impact in our communities. While particularities will vary by state and location, the overall process can be surprisingly easy and is centered on forming important relationships around your community. 

In this episode, we speak with Antoinette Cheney, parish administrator at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tenn., a parish that has served as a polling site in the past and plans to again in 2024. She will explore the details of how this process impacted the parish and offer inspiration for others considering this action.

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Links: 

• ⁠Election Engagement Resources including the Vote Faithfully toolkit and the Election Activators volunteer application ⁠
• ⁠The National Disability Rights Network can help with polling site accessibility⁠ 
• ⁠The Office of Government Relations⁠ 
• ⁠Internship Program