Every week we put our faith in action. This week we are thanking for their service Chris Holden, Anthony Portantino, Grace Napolitano, and Laphonza Butler who are leaving positions where they have represented us in the California State Legislature and the United States Congress.

Chris Holden served 12 years in the California State Assembly preceded by 24 years of service on the Pasadena City Council including 2 years as mayor.

Anthony Portantino served 8 years in the California State Senate preceded by 6 years in the State Assembly.

Grace Napolitano served 26 years in the United States House of Representatives preceded by 6 years in the California State Assembly. She began her political career in 1986 serving on the Norwalk City Council including a term as mayor.

Laphonza Butler has served in the United States Senate completing the unfinished term of Dianne Feinstein. Her previous work includes union organizing, various positions with Service Employees International Union, 12 years of service on the University of California Board of Regents.

For additional information, download the action letters below.

Options to Take Action:

1. 1. 1. Sign a letter at the Action Table on Sunday.
      2. Click on these links to download an Action Letter to sign and mail:
         Letter for Holden    Letter for Portantino     Letter for Napolitano      Letter for Butler
         

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Please continue to urge your Representatives, Senators and the President to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, and pray for the innocents. (download a phone script here)

#ceasefire    #releaseallhostages

Also, as we mourn all those lost to violence, we continue to pray for peace in the Holy Land and for our Episcopal Relief & Development partners who are working to serve all people who come to them seeking treatment and safety. Your generous support of the ERD Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships. Donate to the ERD here.

Contact the White House at https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ or leave a phone comment at 1-202-456-1111.

If you ever need to look up your member of the U.S. House of Representatives or your U.S. Senators check here: www.house.gov and www.senate.gov.

To find contact information for your California State Senator or California State Assemblymember check here: www.senate.ca.gov and www.assembly.ca.gov.