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April 21-April 24, 2017
Washington, D.C. This high impact weekend, sponsored by the ecumenical Christian community, is grounded in biblical witness and our shared traditions of justice, peace and the integrity of creation. Our goal is to strengthen our Christian voice and mobilize for advocacy on specific U.S. domestic and international policy issues. http://advocacydays.org/ Richard J. Mammana Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers | Secretary New Haven, Connecticut USA This Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program, without walls, includes those who may have a disability or physical limitations which has left them homebound or unable to attend classes at our other sites. The program will guide participants in learning how to live a more intentional life, driven by compassion over competition, as well as broadening awareness of other faith traditions. Find our more on our website: www.benethillmonastery.org or click the link below. 
 As members of the Episcopal Public Policy Network continue advocating to Congress for the Arctic Refuge's permanent protection, and we are also raising our voices through a faith petition to President Obama and Congress, urging our leaders to take swift action for this magnificent part of God's creation.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a national treasure that stands alone in its wildness, ecological integrity, beauty, and unique recreational opportunities. As an Episcopalian, you have a powerful voice in the effort to protect this incomparable landscape for future generations to enjoy. The Episcopal Church has long opposed drilling in the Refuge not only because of our concern for and stewardship of God's creation, but also because of our commitment to standing with the Gwich'in Nation, the indigenous people who live in the Arctic who are mostly Episcopalians. The Gwich'in depend for their daily sustenance upon the Porcupine caribou herd, whose birthing patterns would be disrupted by oil exploration in the Refuge, ultimately threatening the survival of both the caribou and the Gwich'in Nation. Go here to sign the Faith for the Arctic Petition. Once you add your name, share this petition with your congregation, friends and family!  While many Americans still struggle with fear around the unknown of welcoming Syrian refugees, thousands of our friends to the north are clambering and waiting to welcome these families with nowhere else to go. Canadians are banding together to welcome these families into their homes, and for one year provide basic financial support, such as subsidizing food and clothing, helping these newcomers learn English, and find a place to live, local mosques, and schools for their children.
“…after three years of barely hanging on in Jordan, [Mr Abdullah’s family] was not used to being wanted or welcomed. “You mean we’re leaving the hotel?” Abdullah asked. To himself, he was wondering, “What do these people want in return?”” “I can’t provide refugees fast enough for all the Canadians who want to sponsor them,” John McCallum, the country’s immigration minister, said in an interview.” The Toronto Star called them “an angry mob of do-gooders”. Groups of Canadian citizens are acting as concierges for their “New Canadians”, helping and guiding them while they set up their new lives, and navigating enormous cultural gaps. There is wide variety of educational backgrounds, from business owners and nurses, to those who were illiterate already in Arabic, making changes to a completely new system of communication even more difficult. Please visit this link to see the full article. |
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