The Task Force to Respond to
the Opioid Epidemic, created by legislation at the 79th General
Convention, is seeking input from lay and ordained leaders throughout
the church about the local response to the opioid epidemic through the
short survey here in English and here in Spanish.
Resolution 2018-C037 Call to Respond to Opioid Epidemic calls
on all dioceses and parishes in The Episcopal Church to respond to the
opioid epidemic with training, pastoral care, advocacy, and liturgy.
Central to this response are partnerships with local responders and
others in the medical community, other faith communities and local
recovery programs to offer pastoral care to those affected by this
epidemic, and with other faith leaders to advocate with local and state
government regarding policies and laws to promote healing and wholeness
for those affected by this epidemic.
This brief survey is designed to gather information in two areas: what is currently working in local contexts, as well as what kind of resources are still needed. There are eight survey questions and an open-ended space for sharing additional resource needs. The information collected will help the Task Force to shape their work as they curate and create resources for real-life, church-based opioid response ministry for use by churches, organizations, and others in the communities we live, work, and worship in.
Please take a few minutes to help with the important work of loving our neighbors that this Task Force has been called to address. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
This brief survey is designed to gather information in two areas: what is currently working in local contexts, as well as what kind of resources are still needed. There are eight survey questions and an open-ended space for sharing additional resource needs. The information collected will help the Task Force to shape their work as they curate and create resources for real-life, church-based opioid response ministry for use by churches, organizations, and others in the communities we live, work, and worship in.
Please take a few minutes to help with the important work of loving our neighbors that this Task Force has been called to address. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
