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What is ENEJ?
The 1988 Episcopal General Convention committed the Church to a ministry of economic justice, encouraging investment in community-based economic programs. In response, diocesan committees and local congregations have supported and often initiated many kinds of community development projects, including loan funds, credit unions, worker-owned businesses and housing cooperatives. The Episcopal Network for Economic Justice was formed in 1996 to carry on the work begun by the EJIC (Economic Justice Implementation Committee), established to carry out the vision of the 1988 General Convention. ENEJ serves to strengthen and support those engaged in economic justice ministries and advocate for initiatives within the Episcopal Church.
ENEJ is funded by membership dues received from individuals, congregations, diocesan committees and other organizations. Its purposes are to provide a communication network, assist members in the development of resources, and advocate economic justice issues. Donation forms can be found below.
Mail-in ENEJ Contribution Form
Convention is an exciting time in our church life; particularly for ENEJ as it provides a formal stage to raise significant issues within the church and broader world. This year at General Convention ENEJ supports the following resolutions: C003 - On Affordable Housing, D021 - Support for Child Labor Protections D044 - Task Force on Church Property Development, D057 - Advocate for Housing Solutions. Please vote in favor of these resolutions for the benefit of our entire communty.
ENEJ has also produced issue papers pertinent to the 81st General Convention. These Issue Papers highlight critical issues while providing just responses to addressing the problems.
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To become a member of the ENEJ network and receive our newsletter, write to Steven Simpkins at simpkins.steven16@gmail.com or fill out the form below. To inquire about resources available to individuals and congregations click on Resources. Economic justice education units and technical assistance on setting up economic justice programs are available. One major resource is our Economic Justice How-To Manual. One of our newer resources is our Community Investing Brochure and associated resource list. All of our resources are downloadable here, or can be ordered in print or on compact disc. We also publish an electronic newsletter providing updates on ENEJ work, resources, and issues. To contribute, contact Steven Simpkins at simpkins.steven16@gmail.com. Our resources include a how-to manual, popular education units, community investment booklet, issue papers, and Twenty Years Later, a review of seven national and global trends that confront people of faith concerned about economic justice. All of these are downloadable here and may be available in hard copy or DVD from simpkins.steven16@gmail.com. As part of the Episcopal Networks Collaborative Joint Education Program ENEJ is producing a series of webinars. You can download these and use them in your ministry.
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If you would like to make your local ministry known to the entire national church, please send a brief project description.