The Episcopal Church ended its 40-year partnership with the federal government rather than facilitate the expedited resettlement of white South Africans under a policy widely criticized as supporting white supremacy. This decision was framed as a moral stand against policies that undermine legitimate refugee claims and bolster authoritarian narratives.

On February 20, 2025, The Episcopal Church announced a significant structural realignment that involved laying off 14 employees and reorganizing several key church departments to achieve cost savings and a sharper focus on diocesan ministry. The decision, communicated in a detailed letter by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, aims to streamline operations but has negatively impacted employee job security and labor practices.

On February 20, 2025, the Episcopal Church implemented a significant realignment of its Church Center staff, resulting in the termination of 14 employees, early retirement incentives for 16 employees, and other restructuring measures aimed at reducing staff costs. While severance packages and support measures were provided, the layoffs have notable implications for worker stability and rights.

On January 21, 2025, leaders of The Episcopal Church released an open letter condemning the Trump administration’s executive orders on immigration. The letter calls for compassionate, humane treatment of immigrants, urging Congress and the administration to exercise mercy and protect vulnerable communities.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe of The Episcopal Church issued a public letter on November 6, 2024, following President Trump’s re-election. The letter calls on the administration to govern with wisdom, compassion, and justice, urging policies that protect vulnerable groups, support immigrant rights, and oppose divisive rhetoric. The letter highlights the Church’s longstanding commitment to social justice and refugee resettlement while emphasizing unity and reconciliation.

The Episcopal Church advances its commitment to social justice by partnering with the Poor People's Campaign and other community initiatives. The effort focuses on mobilizing communities for social, economic, and environmental justice, embodying progressive values and challenging systemic inequities.

The Fall 2023 Newsletter details The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations efforts, including mobilizing over 15,000 messages to Congress, regular legislative meetings, and coordinated sign-on letters to influence progressive policy on immigration reform, anti-poverty measures, climate justice, and racial reconciliation.

The Episcopal Church, through its Office of Government Relations and partnerships with organizations such as American Friends of the Episcopal Church of the Sudans, has been actively engaging with policymakers and U.S. Administration officials to advocate for a truce and negotiate a peace agreement in Sudan aimed at restoring a democratically elected government. This action follows the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan since the conflict escalated in April 2023.

The Episcopal Church, through its dioceses such as Maryland, has launched several reparation and racial justice programs aimed at addressing its historical complicity in racial injustice and white supremacy. Key actions include the allocation of grant funds for community organizations and proposals for broader churchwide initiatives to promote systemic change.

The Episcopal Church General Convention, representing over 3 million members, voted to divest from companies involved in Israel's violations of Palestinian human rights. The decision came amid the mobilization efforts of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Israel Network (EPF PIN) and led to the adoption of groundbreaking resolutions supporting Palestinian self-determination and condemning violence.

The Episcopal Church is actively implementing social justice policies through its Office of Government Relations, engaging directly with U.S. government branches and international bodies to promote human rights, conflict resolution, and peace initiatives. Efforts include significant funding for mission work, relief and development, refugee resettlement, and advocacy on issues such as debt relief and global health.