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Episcopal Public Policy Network Action Alerts
Call for a Ceasefire Now As death, destruction, and violence continue in Gaza, we urge you to lift your voices and do everything possible to put pressure on all parties for an immediate and sustained ceasefire. Since December, international human rights organizations have found that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war. Over the past months, the United Nations, including the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, has declared that a famine is “imminent." The time to act is now.
Say No to Expanding Detention This is a critical moment to stand up for fair and
humane immigration policies that reflect our nation's values.
Election Protection in Action – April 9, 3:00pm EDT
Join the Office of Government Relations along with guest speaker Armani Eady, a national organizer from the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Explore Election Protection’s crucial role in the 2024 U.S. election, discovering how you can collaborate with them to ensure confidence in the electoral process. Learn about their year-round non-partisan voter protection program, featuring a network of over 400 coalition members and a suite of voter protection hotlines, including 866-OUR-VOTE. From aiding voters in polling places to countering disinformation, Election Protection is dedicated to safeguarding the democratic process.
For any questions please call Lynette Clark at 301-357-1726 or email at ilovegoldens12@gmail.com
A Prayer for Holy Week and Easter - Let us join in the prayer of the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde that "we might have the courage not to turn away from suffering, but stand in solidarity with all who suffer, with an unwavering commitment to peace." Following is the link to Bishop Mariann's full message "Seeing Israel and Gaza Through the Lens of Holy Week"
A Reflection for Holy Week and Easter from the Baptismal Service -Question: Will you respect the dignity of every human being? Answer: I will, with God's help. May we along with all those in positions of power be transformed in heart and mind to view and treat others as full and equal human beings just as we and they expect to be viewed and treated as full and equal human beings.
Easter Vigil Service from Bethlehem with Sermon by the Rev. Munther Issac
March 30, 3:00 pm Register HERE to attend this special online service to mark and reflect on the season of Easter in light of the ongoing devastations in Gaza.
Episco-Pols Podcast Season 2 We continue releasing episodes this season every other week focusing in part on existing resolutions of the church to help guide Episcopalians ahead of 2024 General Convention in Louisville.
Backpack and Luggage Drive, Shepherd's Table: At the end of March, hypothermia shelters across the region will close for the winter, and many of Shepherd's Table meal guests will be searching for new shelters for the spring and summer. Many meal guests will have to leave Progress Place unsure where they will sleep that night. For this reason, we are holding a drive for supplies, such as luggage and backpacks. Please help our community with this transition by donating new or gently used supplies off our wish list or directly to our building at 8106 Georgia Ave. Hours for donations Monday through Friday are 8:30 am to 11:00 am and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. On weekends, hours are from 11:30 – 4:30 pm. Items will be distributed at the end of March, so please donate by or before March 31st.
Food Insecurity: The Montgomery County Food Council's Food Security Community Town Hall took place last week involving over 50 community partners fighting hunger in our community. Their first and most important question is what are we doing to help? Across the board many of the organizations that coordinate food drives are seeing the need for help continue to grow. The Capital Area Food Bank developed a map by that shows areas around the region that need the most help accessing nutritious food.
Shepherd’s Table is asking Good Shepherd for volunteers. Please follow this link for opportunities to volunteer or reach out to Daniella Burgos dburgos@shepherdstable.org. Thank you!
Food Drive, Saturday April 6
Grocery Shopping for our Food Collection- All nutritious staples are happily received.
- Tuna, Salmon, or Chicken, in water
- Dry or canned beans (low sodium, if possible)
- Natural nut butters
- Brown rice (16 oz)
- Whole grain pasta
- Pasta sauce in plastic jars
- Canned vegetables (low sodium, if possible)
- Canned fruit (in juice)
- Fruit cups
- Shelf-stable milk in individual milk boxes
- Cooking oils and spices
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