Over the past few years, Haiti has faced substantial political, economic, and humanitarian crises, as well as crises within the Episcopal diocese. The past few days have brought this into sharp relief, with violence, instability, and food insecurity escalating.   What is happening with political leadership? Haiti has been in a governance crisis for several years,…

This week, our global health series focuses on maternal and child health. Years of research and experience have shown that preventative measures, early diagnosis, and low-cost health interventions are critical for any health condition, including maternal and child health care. Since 1990, mortality rates among children have decreased by 50 percent, and maternal deaths have decreased…

For the next four weeks, the Office of Government Relations will share information with you about the global health sector and The Episcopal Church’s engagement in this area. In the midst of a global pandemic, it is clear how we all depend on global health systems and infrastructure and the role that governments and multilateral…

Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the study and practice of the arts of healing, and to the prevention of disease and pain. Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit, that by their ministries the health of the community may be promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. -Prayer…

As we move through another election season, The Episcopal Church urges all citizens to uphold the fundamental principles of our democracy. A cornerstone of our democratic system is the peaceful and orderly transfer of power, which has been a hallmark of American governance for centuries. Election interference and disruption, whether through the spread of misinformation or…

For many months, security experts have warned that there is a high threat of extremist violence surrounding the 2024 U.S. election. The assassination attempts on former President Trump are exactly the kind of political violence that experts have predicted will occur in response to a variety of factors including instability, violent rhetoric, and heightened political tension…

During the first few days of his presidency, President Trump followed through on promises he made throughout the campaign to roll back significant investments in environmental regulation, combatting climate change, and international agreements and processes. Specifically, as he did during his first administration, President Trump announced his plan to withdraw the United States from the…