Podcast appearances and mentions of alan yarborough

The 2024 U.S. election season is well underway, as is our Episcopal election engagement, yet much remains to be done and much will unfold in the coming months. In our first installment for season 3 of Episco-pols, we set the stage for what it means to vote and vote faithfully. Rebecca and Alan explore aspects of election engagement, emerging concerns for this year, how Episcopalians can get involved, and why it is important to embody healthy, faith-informed civic engagement. Speakers: Rebecca Linder Blachly, director, Office of Government Relations, and Alan Yarborough, church relations officer, Office of Government Relations  The Office of Government Relations represents the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C., and to influence policy and legislation on critical issues, highlighting the voices and experiences of Episcopalians and Anglicans globally. The office facilitates the Episcopal Public Policy Network, a grassroots network of Episcopalians engaged in the ministry of public policy advocacy.    Links:  Election Engagement Resources including the Vote Faithfully toolkit and the Election Activators volunteer application The Office of Government Relations  Internship Program

This week, Alan Yarborough, The  Church Relations Officer with the Office of Governmental Relations of The Episcopal Church joins Charlette and David to share his experience of wonder, service, and advocacy.  Make sure to  check out all of this week's Faith To Go resource offerings for personal reflection, family discussion, and small group conversation at myfaithtogo.orgClick here to learn more about Alan's ministry and the vibrant work of The Episcopal Public Policy Network.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support the ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgVoicemail: 562-384-7638Instagram: @faithtogoWebsite: myfaithtogo.org

This week, Alan Yarborough interviews Office of Government Relations (OGR) policy advisor Rushad Thomas about the Farm Bill. They discuss our federal food assistance programs, ways to make the programs better, and potential threats to the programs from Capitol Hill. Alan asks Rushad why The Episcopal Church cares so much about feeding the hungry, and Rushad bids OGR farewell as he prepares to transition out of his position. You don't want to miss it!  The Office of Government Relations aims to represent the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C., and to influence policy and legislation on critical issues, highlighting the voices and experiences of Episcopalians and Anglicans globally. The office facilitates the Episcopal Public Policy Network, a grassroots network of Episcopalians engaged in the ministry of public policy advocacy. Learn more at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Act now through our Action Alerts.  Join the Episcopal Public Policy Network today!  Explore our resources to improve your advocacy.   

This episode features a recording from the February 27 webinar, Accurate Count: Engage the US Census, a joint offering of Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. Our presenters are Alan Yarborough, Church Relations Officer for The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations, and Shagufta Ahmed of the National Partnership Program at the US Census Bureau. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Alli and Jasree are joined by Alan Yarborough, the Church Relations Officer in the Office of Government Relations for The Episcopal Church. Alan talks about why it is important for all to participate in the U.S. Census, the relationship of faith and politics, and the upcoming elections. FROM ALAN --  Update on COVID19 and the 2020 Census: Since this podcast was recorded, the reality of daily life in the U.S. has changed. Regarding the U.S. 2020 Census, what is most important to keep in mind is that it is still moving forward, and it is easier now more than ever to fill out the census, online, over the phone, and by mail, all without having to see a census worker. Beyond that, the Census Bureau is working with health professionals to adjust their operations as needed and to keep the census data collection on schedule. Additionally, some suggestions in this podcast involve in person interactions and messaging. As we temporarily shift many church activities to online platforms, let us know the creative virtual ways you plan to message about the 2020 Census within your community. Alan also shares the resources available for Episcopalians for the 2020 Census, 2020 Election, and a Civil Discourse Curriculum, all of which can be found here. 

Enhance understanding The purpose of civil discourse is to enhance understanding, not to change minds. It’s always helpful to have a diversity of ideas, understand different perspectives, and potentially learn flaws in our own thinking. The pursuit of understanding is in and of itself a worthy endeavor. Civil discourse curriculum The five-week curriculum on civil discourse for the Episcopal Church is designed to facilitate productive conversations about society’s important issues. The curriculum focuses on creating dialogues in church communities where people can come together free from the constraints of political affiliations. Sacred space for debate Successful civil discourse creates a safe space for debate. Truly listening to another person’s thoughts and feelings is an important pathway towards finding common value. Coming to the table with respect and humility facilitates the sharing of ideas without judgement, and working through disagreement to unlock a way forward. Find out more: Alan Yarborough is the communications coordinator and office manager in the Office of Government Relations of the Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. He is also the co-author of the Civil Discourse Curriculum, a five-week masterclass on how to communicate as a society even when disagreeing and treat each other with respect and dignity. Bill Steverson is a parishioner in the Episcopal Church in Signal Mountain, Tennessee where he organized and led the Civil Discourse Curriculum in his local community.

This month we talk with EDUSC alum Alan Yarborough, who was involved with Canterbury at Clemson University and has worked with our teams in Cange, Haiti. He now serves as Communications Coordinator in The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations. Show notes: Canterbury at Clemson https://www.holytrinityclemson.org/ministries/canterbury/ Cange, Haiti https://www.edusc.org/cange-haiti/ Office of Government Relations https://www.episcopalchurch.org/office-government-relations Civil Discourse curriculum https://www.episcopalchurch.org/files/ogr_civildiscoursecurriculum_full.pdf

Register + Mobilize + Communicate + Advocate Earlier this semester, Rebecca Linder Blachly and Alan Yarborough from Office of Government Relations for the Episcopal Church sat down with Dean Kelly Brown Douglas and Miguel Escobar to discuss the November election and the many ways that the Episcopal Church is getting congregations and communities involved in the electoral process. Please download the Vote Faithfully toolkit to find information and resources for getting out the vote in your faith community. Other resources mentioned in the episode include Lawyers and Collars and the Poor People's Campaign.    

Today on Hometown, Kendall and Allison speak with colleagues Alan Yarborough, from The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations, and Ashley Coleman, from New American Pathways in Atlanta, about civic engagement, voter registration, and non-partisan efforts to get out the vote. The conversation was recorded the afternoon of Monday, September 17. Later that day, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a historic and record low presidential determination, or refugee admissions number, for 2019 - only 30,000. This is the lowest number ever set, in the history of the US Refugee Admissions program. In the interview, Ashley mentions a resolution that will be put forth by Congressman Hank Johnson. The morning that we’re releasing the podcast, Sept 21, the resolution was introduced. Read it here and ask your Representative to sign on: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/1073/text/ih?overview=closed&format=txt Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Statement about the announcement: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/posts/publicaffairs/presiding-bishop-michael-currys-statement-administrations-2019-refugee It is critical that you take action. Let your members of Congress know that this number does not represent your community's heart of welcome. Visit the Episcopal Public Policy Network and send a message to Congress: https://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org/app/write-a-letter?3&engagementId=484233 And, as we discuss with Alan and Ashley - get involved! Make sure you're registered to vote, and help others participate in our democracy. Learn about New American Pathways and their voter registration work on their website: www.newamericanpathways.org. Get inspired and involved with voter registration and get out the vote efforts in your community. Take part in the Vote Faithfully campaign - https://cqrcengage.com/episcopal/file/euXNP1gXXKY/VoteFaithfully_Toolkit%202018.pdf Order your own "I'm an Episcopalian and I voted!" stickers by visiting http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org Get involved with us and our guests on social media: EMM: emmrefugees on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter EPPN: theeppn on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter New American Pathways: /NewAmericanPathways on Facebook, @newampaths on Twitter ------------ Our theme song is by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at www.abrahammwindamusic.com