Faith in Action, our diocesan advocacy & public policy ministry, strives to strengthen and deepen discipleship by maintaining a spiritual voice and forum for Christians to speak out about the problems Iowans face.
Did you know that we have registered diocesan lobbyists?
Want to connect with other Episcopalians who care about public policy ministry?
Wondering what issues and bills we follow and why?
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Upcoming Events
EPISCOPAL DAY AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Each year, Episcopalians gather at the Capitol with Bishop Betsey Monnot, our diocesan lobbyists, and fellow Episcopalians and advocate for public policy with our legislators. This year (2025) we will again join with Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and our Lutheran siblings for the day, and it is also One Iowa’s LGBTQ+ Day on the Hill. We go over some bills before the General Assembly, look at where our diocese stands on them, hear from lawmakers, and then each have an opportunity to try to meet face to face with our senators and representatives to share our positions with them. Whether it’s your first time at the Capitol or you’d consider yourself a “regular,” all are welcome to join! Keep an eye out for more information, including a general schedule for the day, soon.
Some of the topics Faith in Action addresses are:
Recent News:
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Weekly Updates:
Our friends at Interfaith Alliance of Iowa put together a weekly email with what’s happening in the legislature while it’s in session. They follow many of the issues we do, organize the update by topic, and include ways to take action. We highly recommend this resource as a great way to keep up to date with legislation and action items.
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Diocese of Iowa Registered Lobbyists
The Rev. Paul Gennett
The Rev. Jeanie Smith
Quick links:
Resources
(for more specific resources by topic, click on an image in the topics section above)
Iowa
FRom the episcopal church’s office of government relations
The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations
EPISCO-POLS: Public policy podcast from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations
Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?
Faith and Citizenship: A Guide to Effective Advocacy for Episcopalians
Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse - Help bridge partisan divides, learn from others, and enlarge the sacred space for debate.
