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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Episcopal Network for Economic Justice?

ENEJ is a network of individuals, dioceses, congregations and organizations within the Episcopal Church who are engaged in a variety of economic justice ministries.  Members work both within the church and in interfaith coalitions in their respective communities.

• Who is in this network?

Over 500 individuals are on the ENEJ contact list and receive the newsletter.  Thousands more access our resources through our web site.  Others are on a listserv which posts regular alerts, book reviews, and sharing of ideas and information regarding economic justice issues.
Supporting (dues paying) members include dioceses, congregations, individuals, and organizations from throughout the United States. 

• What expertise does this network offer?

This network includes some of the leading experts on economic justice issues and programs in the Episcopal Church.  They are active in:

• Providing economic justice education materials including seasonal supplements to the lectionary
• Creating and capitalizing community development financial institutions such as credit unions, community development banks and community development loan funds.
• Advocating and organizing on economic justice issues such as fair taxes, a living wage, health care, and workers’ right to organize.
• Organizing efforts to support workers in local or national efforts to gain fair wages and working conditions.
• Advocacy within the Church and in society on issues relating to globalization and the conditions faced by working people throughout the world.
• What resources does ENEJ offer?
• An Economic Justice How To Manual (available June 2006) for use by congregations or individual activists.
• Six education modules available on-line, in print or on CD.
• A Christian Response to Economic Inequality
• The Real Threat to Family Values
• Why the Economy Isn’t Working for Workers
• The Global Economy
• Making Sense of the Recession
• The Church and Its Money
• A booklet entitled “Community Investing: an Alternative for Religious Congregations Seeking a Social as well as a Financial Return”
• A booklet describing 12 economic justice issues and how congregations can respond.
• Advice of our members on setting up local education or service programs (job creation, wealth creation, day care, community development loans, etc.)
• A list of economic justice resolutions adopted by General Convention.
• Information and networking through our web site and listserv.
• A booklet and a flyer explaining community investment.
• A one page directory of Community Investment resources.
• How can I access these resources?

Most are posted on our web site at www.enej.org.  Otherwise, you can contact Steven Simpkins, ENEJ Staff, at simpkins.steven16@gmail.com.

• Why do we engage in this ministry?

We believe that the Episcopal Church is called to do the work of Economic Justice, which includes the support of local economic development projects, such as housing cooperatives, worker-owned businesses, and community based credit unions; the creation of housing, businesses and jobs through the energy and resources of the church; advocacy for worker justice, including the right to organize; and concerns about the effect of the globalization of the economy on workers, the poor and the environment.
Episcopal congregations are being asked to stand in solidarity with those who are being displaced by the shifting economic tide (Church’s Teaching Series No. 10, Economic Justice, by Harold Lewis, p. 79).  The Gospel requires no less.
We believe the Episcopal Church is called to a vocation that addresses the systemic injustices within our society that perpetuate poverty and lack of access to the resources which enhance the quality of life and by which communities and people sustain themselves.

• How can I become more involved in ENEJ?

Consider joining one of our working committees.  They are General Convention, , Communications, Capacity Building, Education, and Engagement.  Signing up for our listserv will put you in immediate touch with our most active members.

• How can I join ENEJ and support this work?

Mail this form with check (payable to ENEJ) to: ENEJ, 72 1/2 E. Market Street, Tiffin, OH    44883

 

 

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