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Join evening Election Day Prayers online Nov. 8
As polls begin to close on Nov. 8 for the U.S. midterm elections, all are invited to join an Election Day Prayers gathering online hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. Tune in from 8 p.m. to midnight EST via The Episcopal Public Policy Network Facebook page or The Episcopal Church Facebook page. Viewers do not need a Facebook profile to participate. At the top of each hour, special guests from around the church will offer 10-15 minutes of reflection and prayer. Participants are encouraged to engage in prayerful conversation in the comments. The gathering will also feature simple video feeds from parishes throughout the U.S. Scheduled guests include Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris; the Rev. Charles Graves IV, missioner for Houston Canterbury; the Rev. Donna Gleaves, an Episcopal Public Policy Network ambassador; and Willis H.A. Moore, an Episcopal Election Activator. “We welcome everyone as we reflect on this key process of our common life and on the importance of fair elections for our democracy,” said Rebecca Linder Blachly, director of the Office of Government Relations. “We hope many voters will join us that day to pray for our leaders, neighbors, and country.” The Office of Government Relations offers a 2022 Vote Faithfully Midterm Election Engagement Toolkit and other resources for parishes interested in voter advocacy. Learn more.  Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
WHAT YOU CAN DO Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday as a Category 1 storm and dropped almost 30-inches of rain. The deadly storm left over 1000 people in need of rescue in addition to leaving the entire island without power and made significant financial impact in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas. Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with the affected partners and dioceses as they assess the needs in their communities. We stand ready to assist in the coming days and weeks — and we’re calling on our siblings in Christ for continued support as relief efforts get underway. This storm displaced many, and experts predict several stronger storms still to come this season. Our hearts are with all those living through Hurricane Fiona, a deadly storm in the Caribbean. Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with our partners to provide assistance to those affected by hurricanes. Your donation to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support recovery efforts in places like Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. Read more about the response. Additional resources: Responding to Hurricane Fiona web statement What can I do during the first few days after a disaster? Hurricane Season prayers The Episcopal Asset Map and Disasters |
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