Hoping to Bear Fruit: California Deputation Prepares with Anti-Racism Training
The deputation of the Diocese of California took part in a day-long anti-racism training on October 2 to prepare for the upcoming General Convention. As part of the training, the group, which included deputies and alternate deputies, reviewed the Racial Justice Audit...
Taking the World Seriously: A Message From the House of Deputies Theologian
Greetings to you all, here on the brink of the Feast of All Saints! It has been a real joy to share with you over the past few newsletters some further thoughts on how doing the work of church governance is theological work. I tried to emphasize that this is...
Let Us See Again: Executive Council Opening Remarks
Good morning. It is wonderful to see you again. I pray that our time together this week will be energetic and productive and holy and safe. Please take good care while we are here and observe all of the risk mitigation measures that were outlined so well by our GCO...
Stayray ma-shi – “May you not be tired.”: A Blessing from the House of Deputies Chaplain
Stayray ma-shi – “May you not be tired.” —Pushtun Tribesman Greeting, Afghanistan Blessings and strength, dear friends, as I write to you from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in magnificent Laguna Beach, CA. Blessings and strength, my brothers, sisters and siblings in...From the President
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Julia Ayala Harris
President, House of Deputies
