Traducción al español a continuación Good morning, members of Executive Council, staff, and distinguished guests. I have never been so happy to follow our presiding bishop in giving opening remarks! It is so good to have you back with us! Your presence has been missed. As we’re gathered today in Raleigh, the home of our…
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President Ayala Harris’ April Executive Council opening remarks
Episcopal Church leaders launch independent racial justice coalition
From the Office of Public Affairs The Episcopal Church Earlier today, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris signed the incorporating legal documents required to make the Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice an official independent New York nonprofit corporation. This action realizes a vision started more than three years ago by…
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Presiding officers outline process for adopting 2025-2027 churchwide budget
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris have outlined the updated process for creating and managing the church’s triennial budget. Additionally, President Ayala Harris, along with the Parliamentarian of the House of Deputies and the Chancellor to the President of the House of Deputies, urge all deputies and alternates to carefully…
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President Ayala Harris’ January Executive Council opening remarks
Traducción al español a continuación Together In Love Good morning, members of Executive Council, churchwide staff, and guests. As we meet here in Louisville, where we will gather in just a few short months for the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church, I am reminded once again of the absence of our chair and…
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From the President
Welcome to the website of the House of Deputies. I hope that you will use this site to learn more about the ministry and mission that is made possible by General Convention and about the history and role of the House of Deputies.
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Sincerely,
Julia Ayala Harris
President, House of Deputies
