Members of the EPPN receive policy alerts updating them on what is happening in Washington, the Church s position on public policies, and techniques and information on contacting their government leaders. EPPN members also receive a congressional directory and action guide, legislative updates and newsletters, training in advocacy methods, online resources, sample letters, and connection to state level EPPNs.
Every congregation elects delegates to an annual diocesan convention.
Each diocesan convention then elects deputies, both lay people and clergy, as representatives to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Bishops also represent their dioceses at General Convention. General Convention meets once every three years and is composed of two legislative houses, the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. Once a resolution passes both houses, it becomes Church policy. Any Church person or group may submit a resolution either to a diocesan convention for referral to General Convention, or to a deputy or bishop who can submit it for them.