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DEPUTY BLOG: Addressing the Crisis of Religious Nationalism: The Importance of Resolution A081

by Office of Communications | Jun 15, 2024 | Deputy Blog, GC2024

Author: Deputy Thomas Diaz As a deputy to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church and a proud member of the Standing Commission on World Mission, it is my distinct honor to co-author Resolution A081 alongside Rev. Dr. Caroline Carson. This resolution addresses...

DEPUTY BLOG: An inside look at Resolution A130 Developing Alternative Hymn Texts

by Office of Communications | Jun 15, 2024 | Deputy Blog, GC2024

Author: Deputy Kathryn Nishibayashi For this General Convention, I was appointed to Committee 10: Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music. I am a self-proclaimed church geek (much like President Ayala Harris), and I am most passionate about issues related to liturgy and music,...

DEPUTY BLOG: The Urgent Need for Mental Health Awareness in the Church

by Office of Communications | Jun 13, 2024 | Deputy Blog, GC2024

Author: Deputy Tammy Pallot 1 in 4 adults experienced a mental illness in the past year 1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness each year 1 in 20 adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year 1.6 million adults attempted suicide in the past year....

DEPUTY BLOG: The World Mission Commission: An Affirmation of Christ’s Love to the World / La Comisión de Misión Mundial: Una Afirmación del amor de Cristo al mundo

by Office of Communications | Jun 13, 2024 | Deputy Blog, GC2024

Author: Deputy Angel R. Rivera Rodriguez The World Mission Committee has worked over the past few months on several resolutions including A083 Affirm Anglican Connections, A085 Support of the World Mission Promoters Network and A088 Consult with the Office of Global...

DEPUTY BLOG: Together in Love

by Office of Communications | Jun 12, 2024 | Deputy Blog, GC2024

Author: Deputy Martha Bedell Alexander “Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God , and he who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know god; for God is love.” I John 4:7-8 Over the past seven General Conventions, I have had the...

House of Deputies Updates

by Office of Communications | Jun 11, 2024 | GC2024, News

Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies, As we gear up for the 81st General Convention, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates and resources with you all. But first, let me tell you, I’ve already started packing my bags! I’m so eager to see...