The Rev. Miles Brandon speaks for Texas IAF to ban residential utility shutoffs
Rev. Miles Brandon of Central Texas Interfaith testifies before the Texas Public Utilities Commission, urging to stop utility cut-offs amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Congregational Engagement Category: Organizing Communities
Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Action from the Episcopal Church
Read EHF congregational engagement officer Willie Bennett’s conversation with Alan Yarborough, Office of the Bishop, Church Relations Officer about opportunities for Civic Engagement presented by the 2020 Census and upcoming elections. Willie Bennett: Alan, we were delighted to have you with us at our In Common Austin event Feb. 28-29. In our workshop, Faithful Citizenship, … Read more
The Importance of the 2020 Census and How Congregations Can Get Involved!
“One of our goals in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas is to meet our neighbors and support our communities. Helping with the 2020 Census is one way we can do this,” said The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and chair of EHF’s Board of Directors. “By assisting in … Read more
Language Justice for All
Anyone who has ever spent time visiting another country or practicing another language has stories about the inevitable faux pas made while simply trying to communicate. They also know of the struggles to express thoughts and opinions in a second language. But what if we had to live in a new country and learn the … Read more
Seeds of Justice (and Kinship) in Tyler by The Rev. Dr. Matt Boulter
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Boulter is Associate Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler. Two years ago, EHF began working with Tyler-area churches to start a conversation around racial reconciliation with a screening of the documentary film Traces of the Trade at St Francis Episcopal Church. In July, the conversation continued with a workshop facilitated … Read more
Out of the Church & Into the Neighborhood
The Rev. Miles Brandon and the St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church team participated in the #SignUpTakeCharge initiative last Fall. As part of their work with Central Texas Interfaith, the team went door-to-door to get to know their local community. Working with EHF, they have become actively involved in both community organizing and racial reconciliation … Read more
