Social Justice Corner Newsletter August 15, 2024

A Civil Discourse Primer: Building Capacity for Engaging on Tough Topics Election season is a time to emphasize not only voting but how voting is part of a year-round practice of civic engagement. This engagement is where we as individuals can invest in our communities by paying attention and speaking out constructively through the powers and rights at our disposal. But election season, perhaps more so this year, is also a time of heightened division that also impacts our church communities. How can Episcopalians equip themselves to build and maintain relationships that are fundamental to our common life? What roles do healthy conflict and dialogue play in humanizing one another? This workshop will serve as a primer on our civil discourse curriculum, helping you understand the opportunities and limits of civil discourse as a critical tool for bridging partisan divides, learning from one another, and creating better solutions for our communities. Join the Episcopal Public Policy Network on August 27^th at 1 pm
PDT for a primer on our civil discourse curriculum, helping you understand the opportunities and limits of civil discourse as a critical tool for bridging partisan divides, learning from one another, and creating better solutions for our communities.

Resources for Recess One of the best way to effect change is to make your voice heard by taking part in action alerts which would send written communication to your elected representatives; call your representatives by phone or to attend a town hall meeting. Congress is out for August! Learn how you can engage your elected officials in different ways during this time.

Act On the Crisis in Sudan The situation in Sudan requires immediate attention and action from the U.S. government to address several critical areas.

Election Engagement Resources Get our parish ready to help our community vote in the 2024 election.