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?
Want to meet with your own Iowa lawmaker but not sure how to do so?
Connect with us!
Election Engagement:
The Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the United Methodist Church invite member parishes, congregations, and worship communities to participate in the 2024 Parish Election Challenge to help facilitate voter participation as Nov. 5 approaches.
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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. Sign up here
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Some of the topics Faith in Action addresses are:
Annual Event:
EPISCOPAL DAY AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Each year, Episcopalians gather at the Capitol with Bishop Betsey Monnot and fellow Episcopalians and advocate for public policy with our legislators. This year (2024) we joined with Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and our Lutheran siblings for the day. 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!
This event usually takes place in February.
Advocacy Resources
(for more specific resources by topic, click on a topic image above)
Iowa
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The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations
EPISCO-POLS: Public policy podcast from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations
