Advocacy Resources

We learn from Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew that helping our vulnerable neighbors equates to serving him. Referencing care for those who are hungry and thirsty, unclothed and unhoused, in poor health and incarcerated, he says, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.”

Episcopalians answer this call in many ways—from running food pantries to providing shelter; from serving as hospital chaplains to marching in protests designed to build momentum for positive change. We also advocate for better laws and policies with elected officials, and we bring the expertise of The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion into the policymaking and legislative spaces in Washington, D.C.

Find resources below to help you get started or go deeper in this sacred work of standing with “the least of these.”

Advocacy internships

The Office of Government Relations offers year-round internships for applicants interested in gaining experience with policy research and writing, faith-based advocacy, and administrative skills.

Policy for Action (2024)

This index contains more than 700 summaries of Episcopal Church public policy resolutions dating back to the 1970s, divided by 11 international topics and regions and 20 domestic policy areas. The full text of each resolution is linked within its summary.

Faith and Citizenship: A Guide to Effective Advocacy for Episcopalians

This 18-page guide offers practical ways for Episcopalians to help vulnerable neighbors through reaching out to federal, state, and local officials on social justice issues. Tips range from contacting media to organizing advocacy days. This resource is available in Spanish here.

The Postcard Project: Engaging in Slow Advocacy

The Postcard Project involves gathering people to write physical postcards to their government officials on policy issues. This 10-page guide walks participants through all steps of this activity—which can be incorporated into adult forums, Sunday School classes, or other events—and offers sample postcards.

Civil discourse curriculum

“Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse” is a five-part curriculum designed to help individuals or groups engage in respectful conversations—with the aim of enhanced understanding—even when there is disagreement and debate.