Maryland Episcopal Public Policy Network

Walk of Witness for the Millennium Development Goals

On Thursday, July 24, more than 600 Anglican bishops, their spouses and other faith leaders from around the United Kingdom will march through central London on a Walk of Witness -- a symbolic moment of solidarity and coming together for the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals to reflect to the world God's desire for justice and concern for the poor.

Now every Episcopalian can "march" with them.

The Episcopal Public Policy Network and Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation are sponsoring a "Virtual March for the MDGs" to coincide with the Lambeth Conference walk. The aim is the same. Only instead of marching through the streets of London, they're urging people to march virtually by filling Congressional inboxes in Washington, D.C. with emails demanding our leaders share our commitment to achieving the MDGs and making poverty history.

Joining up is easy -- for individuals and congregations.

1) Between now and July 24, individuals can go to episcopal.grassroots.com/virtualmarch and sign up. On July 24th they'll get an email with a link to click and take an MDG-related advocacy action (the precise action will be decided in the coming weeks. EPPN will choose the most effective action based on the status of various pieces of anti-poverty legislation before Congress). The whole process will take no more than 3 minutes each time.

2) After July 1, congregations can go to www.e4gr.org/virtualmarch.html to download a brief liturgy that can be inserted in their Sunday Eucharist on July 20 and/or 27 as well as special service leaflets for each Sunday so they can stand in solidarity with the Lambeth Conference's commitment to the MDGs and ending extreme poverty. Bulletin inserts for that Sunday will also be available at that time.

"This is an opportunity for the American Church to show we stand with our bishops at Lambeth in two tangible, active ways," said the Rev. Mike Kinman, executive director of Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation. "Through our prayer and advocacy, we will show that we speak with one voice in our commitment to seek and serve Christ in the poorest of God's children."

"Standing together with the Bishops at Lambeth we are saying with ONE voice -- now is the time -- today is the day to take one more step on the path to eradicating global poverty," said Mary Getz, grassroots coordinator for the Episcopal Office of Government Relations. "Just past the halfway point for the MDGs, it is more important than ever for us to speak with one voice to our governments' leaders."

If these were silent, the stones would cry out loud....

Peace Witness, Lafayette Park in front of the White House, July 20, 2008 , 5 p.m.

A liturgy of peacemaking including the laying of stones at the gates to the White House representing the Iraq War Dead. Their voices have been silenced; the stones themselves will bear witness. This witness will continue to be held the 3rd Sunday of the month for the foreseeable future. Join us at Cosi Coffee across from the Old Executive Office Building, 17th and Pennsylvania Av NW at 4:15 for conversation and reflection.

Convened in continuation of the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq by Washington area clergy and laity.

ERICA Presents Windstories

The Episcopal Refugee & Immigrant Alliance Center (ERICA) present Windstories, a performance by The Annapolis Chamber Players, on Saturday, September 26, 2008, at 5 pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore, MD. A candle-light reception will follow the performance.

Additional information at erica@thecathedral-baltimore.org or 410-467-3750, or www.erica-baltimore.org

Gardens and Grace III: Care for the Earth, Care for the City, Care for the Soul

A conference at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Pkwy, Baltimore, September 28 - October 1, to educate, inspire and motivate each participant to embrace the Earth, the City and the Soul - and take action to make positive change in their lives and their communities

Featured Speakers include Brian McLaren, Philip Roderick+, Terry Hershey, and Barbara Crofton.

Additional information at Gardens and Grace or at Gardensandgrace08@gmail.com
Registration Form here

We hope to keep you informed about activities around Maryland. If your congregation, community, or organization is hosting a forum on justice issues or inviting candidates to speak, let us know at MEPPN Mail.

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Home	Walk of Witness for the Millennium Development Goals On Thursday, July 24, more than 600 Anglican bishops, their spouses and other faith leaders from around the United Kingdom will march through central London on a Walk of Witness -- a symbolic moment of solidarity and coming together for the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals to reflect to the world God's desire for justice and concern for the poor. Now every Episcopalian can "march" with them. The Episcopal Public Policy Network and Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation are sponsoring a "Virtual March for the MDGs" to coincide with the Lambeth Conference walk. The aim is the same. Only instead of marching through the streets of London, they're urging people to march virtually by filling Congressional inboxes in Washington, D.C. with emails demanding our leaders share our commitment to achieving the MDGs and making poverty history. Joining up is easy -- for individuals and congregations. 1) Between now and July 24, individuals can go to episcopal.grassroots.com/virtualmarch and sign up. On July 24th they'll get an email with a link to click and take an MDG-related advocacy action (the precise action will be decided in the coming weeks. EPPN will choose the most effective action based on the status of various pieces of anti-poverty legislation before Congress). The whole process will take no more than 3 minutes each time. 2) After July 1, congregations can go to www.e4gr.org/virtualmarch.html to download a brief liturgy that can be inserted in their Sunday Eucharist on July 20 and/or 27 as well as special service leaflets for each Sunday so they can stand in solidarity with the Lambeth Conference's commitment to the MDGs and ending extreme poverty. Bulletin inserts for that Sunday will also be available at that time. "This is an opportunity for the American Church to show we stand with our bishops at Lambeth in two tangible, active ways," said the Rev. Mike Kinman, executive director of Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation. "Through our prayer and advocacy, we will show that we speak with one voice in our commitment to seek and serve Christ in the poorest of God's children." "Standing together with the Bishops at Lambeth we are saying with ONE voice -- now is the time -- today is the day to take one more step on the path to eradicating global poverty," said Mary Getz, grassroots coordinator for the Episcopal Office of Government Relations. "Just past the halfway point for the MDGs, it is more important than ever for us to speak with one voice to our governments' leaders." If these were silent, the stones would cry out loud.... Peace Witness, Lafayette Park in front of the White House, July 20, 2008 , 5 p.m. A liturgy of peacemaking including the laying of stones at the gates to the White House representing the Iraq War Dead. Their voices have been silenced; the stones themselves will bear witness. This witness will continue to be held the 3rd Sunday of the month for the foreseeable future. Join us at Cosi Coffee across from the Old Executive Office Building, 17th and Pennsylvania Av NW at 4:15 for conversation and reflection. Convened in continuation of the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq by Washington area clergy and laity. ERICA Presents Windstories The Episcopal Refugee & Immigrant Alliance Center (ERICA) present Windstories, a performance by The Annapolis Chamber Players, on Saturday, September 26, 2008, at 5 pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore, MD. A candle-light reception will follow the performance. Additional information at erica@thecathedral-baltimore.org or 410-467-3750, or www.erica-baltimore.org Gardens and Grace III: Care for the Earth, Care for the City, Care for the Soul A conference at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Pkwy, Baltimore, September 28 - October 1, to educate, inspire and motivate each participant to embrace the Earth, the City and the Soul - and take action to make positive change in their lives and their communities Featured Speakers include Brian McLaren, Philip Roderick+, Terry Hershey, and Barbara Crofton. Additional information at Gardens and Grace or at Gardensandgrace08@gmail.com Registration Form here We hope to keep you informed about activities around Maryland. If your congregation, community, or organization is hosting a forum on justice issues or inviting candidates to speak, let us know at MEPPN Mail.
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Maryland Episcopal Public Policy Network

"Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons. Will you strive for justice and peace"

"Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government."

"Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons.
Will you strive for justice and peace"

"Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name
we entrust the authority of government."