EPF newsletter

EPF Monthly Email - August 2008

Do Justice. Dismantle Violence. Strive to be Peacemakers

TAKE ACTION NOW!

1. Contact your Congressional Reps while they're home http://epfnational.org/what_we_do/action_groups/contactrepr.html

2. Plan a Peace Observance in September:

September 4th Bishop Paul Jones: http://epfnational.org/our_resources/creative_peacemaking_toolkits/bishop_paul_jones.html

September 21st - UN International Day of Peace http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/

September 25th - UN will review the Millennium Development Goals www.un.org/millenniumgoals/

3. Host a Nonviolence Training

Been thinking about hosting a Training? For more information you can contact Kirkridge 610-588-1793 or e-mail Janet Chisholm janetc@kirkridge.org

NEW RESOURCES

1. Make plans now to use upcoming EPF Bulletin insert available from National Church for two Sundays in October.

2. Voting Resources: Sojo's Principles and Policies for Christian Voters http://www.sojo.net/Action/Alerts/VGP_Issues_Guide.pdf

3. What your Church can do this election year from Episcopalians 4 Global Reconciliation http://www.e4gr.org/action/advocacy.html

4. Torture is a Moral Issue: A Study Guide from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/stoptorture/

5. New book by Al Staggs: A Pilgrim in Rome: Cries of Dissent. Check out Al's performance resources at this website http://www.alstaggs.com/

CONNECTING WITH EPF

1. Episcopal Peace Witness - Newsletter It's time to order your extra copies of EPW - DISCOUNTED price for our distributors! 35 CENTS per copy or bundle of 10 for $5 (postage included. Please write to epfSaraF@ameritech.net for copies and thank you! Please let Sara know how many you would like; we send them bulk mail.

2. Run for a Leadership Position in EPF Become a member of EPF's National Executive Council (NEC) and travel the USA! The NEC serves as our board. The NEC guides the work of EPF. The terms are for 3 years, renewable for two terms. We're looking for EPF members who want to make a difference and help EPF grow and support programs. We're looking for folks with energy, who enjoy working hard, who have skills in fundraising, membership development, program evaluation, and peacemaking. If you are interested, let EPF's Executive Director Jackie know epfnational@ameritech.net

3. NOT AN OFFICIAL EPF MEMBER YET? Join EPF now at this website: http://epfnational.org/join_us/index.html

4. Join and EPF Action Group: http://epfnational.org/what_we_do/action_groups/index.html

5. Become a Peace Partner: Give over & above your membership dues to support Young Adults, Nonviolence Tool Kits and much more. http://epfnational.org/join_us/peace_partner/index.html

6. Represent EPF At General Convention in 2009 EPF is looking for passionate young adults who are interested in peace and justice issues to join our Young Adult Presence (YAP) in Anaheim next summer. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about General Convention, The National Episcopal Church and EPF. If you are interested or have questions please email Jackie Lynn at epfnational@ameritech.org. You may also email previous YAP'ers Allison Liles allisonliles@gmail.com or Joseph Shippen jshippen@gmail.com

COMING NEXT MONTH:

EPF & Diocese of Haiti NONVIOLENCE Training Report! Diocese of Haiti and EPF partner together for nonviolence training, August 12-17.