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Read president Ayala-Harris's October opening remarks to Executive Council "Brace for Impact: PHoD Priority Themes" houseofdeputies.org/2022/10/…
Building a solid foundation! In this October letter, President @ayala_harris announces her support staff and council of advice appointments.
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The work begins! President @ayala_harris has written her first letter to deputies and alternates: houseofdeputies.org/2022/08/…
President Jennings has issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: houseofdeputies.org/2022/06/…
Deputies and alternate deputies will hear from candidates for PHoD and VPHoD during forums taking place Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern and Monday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern. @padrealberto will moderate the forums. Register and learn more: houseofdeputies.org/candidat…
President Jennings issued this statement earlier today in response to the news that the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade
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From President Jennings: "We must do all we can to protect the children whom Governor Abbott has targeted to advance his own political standing and, more broadly, to stop the wave of anti-transgender legislation sweeping across the United States." houseofdeputies.org/2022/02/…
Here's an update on the election for the members of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop: houseofdeputies.org/2021/06/…
#gc80
.@gaycjen, lead signer of a religious leaders' amicus brief in #Fulton: "Disguising homophobia as religious freedom, as the plaintiffs in this case have done, is not only a dangerous legal precedent, it is a gross distortion of the teachings of Jesus."
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REVISITED: Nine Actions on Police Reform
In light of the verdict in the trail of Derek Chauvin, we are re-releasing this list of 9 actions you can take NOW to address police violence. Please take action with us today.
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#EpiscopalAdvocacy
ALT 9 Actions on Police Reform Revisited with the OGR logo
Legislative committees for #gc80 have been announced by @gaycjen and @PB_Curry: houseofdeputies.org/2021/02/…
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We have also just confirmed the safety of other church-wide/Presiding Bishop Office staff who also reside in Washington, D.C.
President @gaycjen and Presiding @BishopCurry have announced that the #Episcopal Church #GC80 will take place July 7-14, 2022 in Baltimore. Earlier today, #excoun consented unanimously to their decision.
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Reminder! Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) today if you need to find your polling place, ask questions about your ballot, or report voter suppression or intimidation.
Voting should be easy. When it's not, call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). #ElectionDay #ProtectOurVote
Monday, October 12 will mark 50 years since the passage of a constitutional amendment permitting women to be seated in the House of Deputies. Here's the story:
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President @gaycjen is the lead signer on a #SupremeCourt brief in case about discrimination against LGBTQ families: “It is a false choice to suggest that we must choose either religious freedom or solidarity with our LGBTQ siblings in Christ.”
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Reuben Varghese, Task Force of the Theology of Social Justice Advocacy writes: "How long before white Episcopalians take on the emotional labor of those oppressed by white supremacy...because it is your...duty as part of the baptismal covenant. houseofdeputies.org/2020/06/…
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In no way do we support the President’s incendiary response to a wounded, grieving nation. In faithfulness to our Savior who lived a life of non-violence and sacrificial love, we align ourselves with those seeking justice for the death of George Floyd and countless others through