{"id":173950,"date":"2020-07-20T15:24:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T19:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.episcopalchurch.org\/?page_id=173950"},"modified":"2024-07-18T18:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T22:22:51","slug":"advocacy-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/advocacy-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div\n      class=\"wp-block-episcopal-hero-banner alignfull\"\n            style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_hero.jpg)\"\n          >\n      <div\n        class=\"hero-banner\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"hero-banner-wrapper\">\n          <h1 class=\"episcopal-hero-title\">\n                        Office of Government Relations                      <\/h1>\n                    <ul class=\"social-nav\">\n                          <li class=\"facebook\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheEPPN\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i><\/a>\n              <\/li>\n                                      <li class=\"twitter\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheEPPN\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a>\n              <\/li>\n                                      <li class=\"instagram\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theeppn\/\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a>\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/advocacy-resources\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Advocacy Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/action-alerts\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Action Alerts<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/posts-from-the-hill\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Posts from the Hill<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-advocacy-resources\">Advocacy Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/washington-skyline-vector-cropped-small.png\" alt=\"View of the White House, capitol building, Washington monument, and supreme court building sitting in the clouds and made out of paper.\" class=\"wp-image-225285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/washington-skyline-vector-cropped-small.png 500w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/washington-skyline-vector-cropped-small-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/washington-skyline-vector-cropped-small-480x257.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Explore our resources to equip you for advocacy including&nbsp;Episcopal Church policies, tips for communicating with your elected officials, voter engagement, and more! For resources on civil discourse and political conversations visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/civil-discourse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">civil discourse page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you used a resource below? Let us know! Reach out with your stories of educating about the ministry of public policy advocacy by writing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:eppn@episcopalchurch.org?subject=Office%20of%20Government%20Relations%20Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eppn@episcopalchurch.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-d5722b3b     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#advocacy-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Advocacy Resources<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#episcopal-church-policies\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Episcopal Church Policies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#volunteer-programs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Volunteer Programs<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#episcopal-election-activators\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Episcopal Election Activators<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#election-engagement\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Election Engagement<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#eppn-ambassador-program\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">EPPN Ambassador Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#additional-resources\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Additional Resources<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#improve-your-advocacy\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Improve Your Advocacy<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#civil-discourse\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Civil Discourse<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-postcard-project\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Postcard Project<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#census-engagement\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Census Engagement<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#misinformation-disinformation-fake-news-why-do-we-care\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#contactthe-office-of-government-relations\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Contact:The Office of Government Relations<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#about-us\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">About Us:<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-episcopal-church-policies\"><strong>Episcopal Church Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All work of the Office of Government Relations is grounded in the resolutions of The Episcopal Church General Convention and Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the church. Explore these resources for summaries, history,&nbsp;and exact text of these resolutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/Policy-for-Action-OGR-July-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policy for Action July 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/episcopalarchives.org\/cgi-bin\/acts\/acts_search.pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search the Resolutions of General Convention<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalarchives.org\/e-archives\/executive_council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search the Resolves of Executive Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volunteer-programs\">Volunteer Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-episcopal-election-activators\"><strong>Episcopal Election Activators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Episcopal Election Activators to help promote and facilitate local&nbsp;non-partisan&nbsp;voter engagement efforts for U.S. elections. This network of volunteers across the country help implement get out the vote efforts in their state\/region.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/episcopal-election-activators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click through for more information and to apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/episcopal-election-activators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/EPPN-election-activator-logo-detail-small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253780\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-election-engagement\"><strong>Election Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting souls to the polls isn\u2019t just about casting our own vote, but about working together so we all can vote and vote faithfully. We can empower every voice in our congregations in this work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Vote_Faithfully_Logo_Final-transparent-250.png\" alt=\"Vote Faithfully\" class=\"wp-image-225319\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Vote-Faithfully-2024-OGR-Election-Engagement-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Vote Faithfully Election Engagement Toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/OGR-Vote-Fielmente-2024-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Vote Fielmente \u00datiles de Participaci\u00f3n Electoral<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your parish\/church community interested in GOTV? <a href=\"https:\/\/civicholidays.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out Civic Holidays<\/a>&#8211;four chances to engage with national organizations with great resources for voter engagement. This includes Vote Early Day! Sign your parish up as a Vote Early Day partner <a href=\"https:\/\/ujo1t90krr5.typeform.com\/to\/YGVprMcE?utm_source=episcopal#source=episcopal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revisit our EPPN Election Series which explores election integrity, voter access and more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-election-series-election-process-integrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EPPN Election Series: Election Process Integrity<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-election-series-voter-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EPPN Election Series: Voter Access<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-election-series-what-to-expect-when-youre-electing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EPPN Election Series: What to Expect When You&#8217;re Electing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/social-justice-advocacy-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From The Pew to the Public Square<\/strong><\/a>: This resource booklet provides quick coaching in moral agency, discernment, and decision making for social and community social change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/voting-and-homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Voting and homelessness<\/strong><\/a>: tips for voting while homeless that you may find helpful and that may be useful to share within your community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Episcopal-voter-graphic-2-350.png\" alt=\"I'm and Episcopalian and I voted! #VoteFaithfully\" class=\"wp-image-225346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Episcopal-voter-graphic-2-350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Episcopal-voter-graphic-2-350-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Order&nbsp;your #VoteFaithfully stickers and magnets today! Email us&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/staff\/eppn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eppn@episcopalchurch.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eppn-ambassador-program\"><strong>EPPN Ambassador Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program offers a chance for people to get more engaged in amplifying our advocacy efforts. Ambassadors work on a local level helping to promote our action alerts and advocacy resources to improve our reach. To learn more about what&#8217;s involved and how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/eppn-ambassador-program\/\">check out this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/eppn-ambassador-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/EPPN-Ambassador-Logo-version-3-500.png\" alt=\"Episcopal Public Policy Network Ambassador Program\" class=\"wp-image-225496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/EPPN-Ambassador-Logo-version-3-500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/EPPN-Ambassador-Logo-version-3-500-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/EPPN-Ambassador-Logo-version-3-500-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/EPPN-Ambassador-Logo-version-3-500-480x477.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-resources\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-your-advocacy\"><strong>Improve Your Advocacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether advocating at the international, federal, state, or local level, some of the same principles of relationship building and advocacy apply. Check out these resources for guidance on becoming an even stronger advocate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your stories, perspectives, and commitment are all part of the way we will make change to encourage our government to enact just policies and laws.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/OGR-Faith-and-Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/faith-and-citizenship-2020-1.png\" alt=\"Faith and Citizenship, A Guide to Effective Advocacy for Episcopalians, from the Office of Government Relations of the Episcopal Church\" class=\"wp-image-225486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/faith-and-citizenship-2020-1.png 350w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/faith-and-citizenship-2020-1-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The OGR Faith and Citizenship Guide is focused on helping the Church engage the<br>government, emphasizing the work of advocacy in bringing about systemic change<br>that will bring us closer to God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/OGR-Faith-and-Citizenship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OGR Faith and Citizenship Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/OGR-Faith-and-Citizenship-Espanol.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OGR Fe y Ciudadan\u00eda&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional advocacy resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congressfoundation.org\/projects\/communicating-with-congress\/citizen-centric-advocacy-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for effective communication with your representatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/commskit.duke.edu\/writing-media\/writing-effective-op-eds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write an op-ed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-civil-discourse\"><strong>Civil Discourse <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equip yourself for more constructive political conversations using Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse, the From Many, One campaign, and more. Help bridge partisan divides, learn from others, and enlarge the sacred space for debate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/civil-discourse\/\">Click here to learn more!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-1024x865.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173980\" style=\"width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-1024x865.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-768x648.png 768w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-1536x1297.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall-480x405.png 480w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/civil_discourse_logo_finall.png 2023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-postcard-project\"><strong>The Postcard Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Postcard-project-horizontal-500.png\" alt=\"A postcard graphic with text, The Postcard Project, Engaging in Slow Advocacy. The postcard is addressed to My Elected Officials, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC with the episcopal public policy network logo as the stamp\" class=\"wp-image-225490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Postcard-project-horizontal-500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Postcard-project-horizontal-500-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Postcard-project-horizontal-500-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Postcard Project is an opportunity to convene people to write physical postcards to their members of Congress (or other government officials), helping to build relationships among parishioners eager to carry out their faith through action. Congregations can bring parishioners together in virtual sessions to build community through personal interactions even during COVID-19. This can also be a fun family activity to organize yourself at home!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/OGR-Episcopal-Postcard-Project.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Postcard Project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-census-engagement\"><strong>Census Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As an official partner of Census 2020, The Episcopal Church helped make the count as accurate as possible. 132 federal programs plus private businesses, state, and local initiatives depend on Census data for effective distribution of resources, while congressional seats are apportioned according to the Census count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/OGR-2020-Census-Toolkit-Updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 Census Engagement Toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/OGR-2020-Census-Toolkit-_ES_Updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">En Espa\u00f1ol: Determina tu Futuro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is the U.S. Census so important? Learn more with our Census Series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-why-we-count\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 1: Why We Count<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 2: Healthcare<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-education-covid-19-message\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 3: Education<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-social-safety-net-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 4: Social Safety Net Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-businesses-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 5: Businesses &amp; Infrastructure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/eppn-census-series-what-happens-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week 6: What Happens Next?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-misinformation-disinformation-fake-news-why-do-we-care\"><strong>Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Christians, we are not called to a life of half-truths and deception. We are called to follow a God who is \u201cthe way, the truth, and the life\u201d (John 14:6). The Prayer Book also teaches that among our duties to our neighbors is \u201cto be honest and fair in our dealings\u201d and to \u201cspeak truth, and not mislead others by our silence.\u201d (pg. 848) Let us therefore examine our own conduct to limit the spread of deceitful information and call upon our leaders to work towards the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more and equip yourself to recognize and overcome misinformation in this critical resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-light-grey-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ogr\/misinformation-disinformation-fake-news-why-do-we-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/News-checking-Infographic-v1.png\" alt=\"Infographic with someone holding a phone and the button \u201cCheck Sources\u201d is magnified, a newspaper, and thought bubbles with exclamation points and question marks. Transcript: Before you re-share that tweet, or tell a friend about that surprising headline you saw; ask yourself three questions:  \n1. Where\u2019s it from? Look for the source and be careful of fake copycat websites. 2. What\u2019s missing? Do the headline and article match? Are other news organizations talking about it? 3. How do you feel? If a headline or article sparks an intense emotion like fear, anger, or vindication be watchful. That\u2019s a common tactic from someone trying to manipulate you, not from someone trying to spread reputable news.\n\" class=\"wp-image-211996\" style=\"width:563px;height:709px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/News-checking-Infographic-v1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/News-checking-Infographic-v1-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/News-checking-Infographic-v1-480x605.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for four exciting pilot advocacy research reports created by the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalarchives.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Archives of the Episcopal Church<\/a>. We hope to continue collaborating with Archives to create similar reports on other topics in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a11f417e-7d67-46c0-b59d-d1607d362cba\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_criminal_justice_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\">Criminal Justice Advocacy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_criminal_justice_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a11f417e-7d67-46c0-b59d-d1607d362cba\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-3e4a6ca4-3d5c-41e2-bb7e-a57d94e2b934\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_immigration_and_refugees_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\">Immigration and Refugees Advocacy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_immigration_and_refugees_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-3e4a6ca4-3d5c-41e2-bb7e-a57d94e2b934\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-afc864b0-79b6-466f-bd26-1e9a59973480\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_immigration_and_youth_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\">Immigration and Youth Advocacy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_immigration_and_youth_policy_advocacy_archives.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-afc864b0-79b6-466f-bd26-1e9a59973480\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-297be77b-6177-4a93-9bb6-5c50b20d4ad1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_middle_east_advocacy_archives.pdf\">Middle East Advocacy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/ogr_middle_east_advocacy_archives.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-297be77b-6177-4a93-9bb6-5c50b20d4ad1\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/migration-refugees-immigration\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Migration, Refugees, and Immigration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/human-rights-peacebuilding\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Human Rights &amp; Peacebuilding<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/ending-poverty\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Ending Poverty<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/ministries\/office-government-relations\/racial-reconciliation\/\" style=\"background-color:#c74030\">Racial Reconciliation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" 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