Washington, D.C., June 21, 2017–Christian leaders from across the theological and political spectrum, including Ecumenical Poverty Initiative Director Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland-Tune, today expressed opposition to federal budget cuts that would harm people living in hunger and poverty. Their statement represents the first broad-based, ecumenical response to the ongoing budget debates since the inauguration of President […]
EPI and Other Christian Groups Release Statement on President-Elect Trump’s Policy Agenda and Nominees
The Ecumenical Poverty Initiative joined the National Council of Churches USA, Conference of National Black Churches and Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference in urging President-Elect Donald Trump to, “to take seriously his responsibility to bring our nation together and to heed the oath he will take to preserve, protect and defend America.” According to the statement, […]
Post-Election Statement
The Ecumenical Poverty Initiative is dedicated to fight for justice for those who are the most economically disadvantaged and vulnerable in our nation. The results of the 2016 election are a reminder of the work that lies ahead for us as we endeavor to end the scandal of poverty in the United States, particularly the […]
A Hope-Filled Prayer for the Poor on the Eve of Election Day 2016
Offered by Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland-Tune, EPI Director Gracious and Merciful God, Our Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer, On this eve of Election Day in the United States, we lift up those living in poverty before You for whom the outcome of this election will make a real difference. So often those living in poverty are treated […]
How The Poor Got Framed
People respond not the world as it is, but to the world as they perceive it to be. This simple but powerful truth about perspective is particularly important when it comes to setting poverty policy in the United States. Are the poor ‘cheating’ and ‘lazy,’ or is poverty the product of a system that throws […]
Mothers Fighting Poverty: Rhonda Case, Portland, Oregon
Leading up to Mother’s Day, the NCC Poverty Initiative is sharing a series of stories lifting up, celebrating, and praying for mothers who are fighting poverty and alleviating suffering in their communities. Prayer for Rhonda: God, thank you for expressing your love through Rhonda to women in Oregon who draw on her to discover their […]
Mothers Fighting Poverty: Rev. Traci Blackmon of St. Louis, Missouri
Leading up to Mother’s Day, the NCC Poverty Initiative is sharing a series of stories lifting up, celebrating, and praying for mothers who are fighting poverty and alleviating suffering in their communities. Prayer for Traci: God, thank you for expressing your love through Traci to the St. Louis community in so many ways. Thank you […]
