The Episcopal Church applauds the passage of H.R.5376, the Build Back Better Act in the House of Representatives. This transformative legislation will reduce child poverty, expand health care, make the tax system fairer, and invest vital funds in our effort to confront the climate crisis. Our values as a people of faith call us to…

The Episcopal Church applauds yesterday’s passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure legislation. This historic bill provides crucial investments in the American people, including funds to help Americans living in poverty lead their lives with dignity, address the climate crisis, and rebuild American infrastructure. In addition to creating a better future for vulnerable people, this bipartisan bill…

As we prepare for Inauguration Day, The Episcopal Church looks forward to working with the new administration and the 117th Congress to address the challenges our nation and the world face. This change in government takes place at a time of potential political violence and a devastating pandemic. Below are resources to help you navigate…

The Build Back Better Framework announced by President Biden yesterday represents a historic investment in the human needs of low-income and vulnerable Americans. The legislation will extend important new supports to families and children, in addition to providing affordable health care to millions of previously uncovered people, essential care for older and disabled Americans, and…

The situation in Del Rio on the United States-Mexico border, with an estimated 14,000 migrants, mostly from Haiti, is a jarring manifestation of economic, human rights, environmental, and migration crises. The U.S. response is deeply problematic – the use of cruel and inhumane enforcement by Border Patrol agents on horseback reveals inexcusable racist dynamics at…

The Episcopal Church calls on the Biden administration and Congress to develop comprehensive plans to evacuate and provide green cards for our Afghan allies who have supported the U.S. armed forces after U.S. armed forces leave Afghanistan on September 11, 2021. Many of the individuals who have worked for the U.S. armed forces as interpreters,…

O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to those who care…

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…