The Episcopal Church is working to get people engaged in the election and recognizes election engagement s an act of Christian stewardship. "Our mandate to care for God's world and people compels us to vote -- and to help ensure voting access for others. Election engagement also means we seek to stay informed; critically evaluate information before we share or act on it; and engage in respectful political dialogue even when we disagree."
To learn more about specific ways you and your congregation can get involved in the election process, as well as what The Episcopal Church has officially said in voting-related resolutions:
Register
Register to vote or confirm you are registered. Visit Vote.org.
Vote
Make a plan to vote. If you have problems casting your vote, contraction the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) in English, or 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8962) en Español. Also check out resources on their website.
Find your polling place or request an absentee/mail-in ballot. Visit Vote.org and be sure to learn who and what is on your ballot.
Help your neighbors
Explore multiple ways and resources on the Election Engagement page of The Episcopal Church to help members of your community take part in the election process.
Please note: The recommendations listed on this page have been vetted to comply with 501(c)(3) regulations from the Internal Revenue Service. Churches, as nonprofit organizations, must follow certain guidelines when participating in elections. Churches may not campaign, openly or otherwise, for or against candidates for public office. IRS guidelines permit houses of worship to involved their members in the political process through education, voter registration, and candidate participation in town halls. Here are more resources on what your church can and cannot do during election season. The IRS has several resources that you can use as a guide for your election engagement activities: Publication 1828 (Rev.8-2015); Political Campaigns and Charities / Stay Exempt; and IR-2003.
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