News from EAD

You can learn more about the work and the latest news of Ecumenical Advocacy Days from these stories and review activities related to upcoming and previous National Gatherings. If you have questions about any of the items or are a member of the media and would like to interview anyone mentioned in these news items or follow up with EAD leadership, please contact EAD Director Doug Grace by e-mail or at (202) 543-1126.

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EAD 2013 Ask Effort Continues as Congress Debates Farm Bill

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- May 9, 2013 - WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate’s and the U.S. House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committees are expected to mark-up their respective versions of the U.S. Farm Bill very soon – beginning May 14 and 15! EAD advocates are strongly encouraged to contact their Representative and Senators to continue...
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A Wider Circle Extends Gratitude to EAD Participants

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- April 18, 2013 - WASHINGTON - As part of Ecumenical Advocacy Days’ 2013 National Gathering focusing on food justice education and advocacy, EAD’s Director Douglas Grace called upon participants to “build together the image of God’s great banquet table as found in Luke 14:12-14.” EAD began with a blank table...
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Scenes From EAD 2013 Day 3 – April 7, 2013

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Featured Image of EAD Dinner Banquet
Scenes From Day 1 | Scenes From Day 2 | Scenes From Day 4 Sunday, April 7 was a busy-but-enriching day at the 2013 National Gathering – encompassing morning and lunch plenaries, issues and advocacy skills workshops, preparation for Lobby Day, and capping Dinner Banquet. Rep. James McGovern of Massachusetts’ second district...
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Scenes From EAD 2013 Day 2 – April 6, 2013

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People Praying at EAD
Scenes From Day 1 | Scenes From Day 3 | Scenes From Day 4 Saturday, April 6 was a busy day for the 700-plus Christian advocates gathered to explore the injustice in global food systems that leave one billion people hungry, create food price shocks that destabilize communities everywhere, and undermine God’s...
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Scenes From EAD 2013 Day 1 – April 5, 2013

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Rev. Dr. Barbara Lundblad
Scenes From Day 2 | Scenes From Day 3 | Scenes From Day 4 More than 700 Christian advocates gathered for the first evening of the Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2013 National Gathering in Washington, D.C. The evening featured an opening celebration and keynote sermon by the Rev. Dr. Barbara Lundblad of...
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Film Screenings Slated for EAD 2013

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- April 1, 2013 - WASHINGTON – Ecumenical Advocacy Days is pleased to announce five film screening options during EAD 2103, “At God’s Table: Food Justice for a Healthy World.” Friday, April 5 4:00 – 5:00 pm Two Film Screenings about Torture and Solitary Confinement: The National Religious Campaign Against...
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