Summary The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church was well-received by deputies, with a strong sense of community, purpose, and engagement in church governance. Deputies appreciated the opportunity to participate in significant church decisions, connect with...
During the Latino Fiesta at the 81st General Convention on Tuesday, June 25, President Julia Ayala Harris, re-elected earlier that day as President of the House of Deputies, attended the event in the basement of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption in...
Office of Public Affairs The House of Deputies elected the Rev. Steve Pankey from the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky as its vice president on June 27. Pankey was elected on the second ballot, receiving 442 votes of the 415 needed to elect. The other candidates included...
Office of Public Affairs The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov....
Office of Public Affairs Julia Ayala Harris, a deputy from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, was reelected June 25 as president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. Originally elected at the 80th General Convention in 2022, Ayala Harris’ second term as...
Office of Public Affairs House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris delivered the sermon during the Opening Eucharist of the 81st General Convention on June 23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Speaking on General Convention’s theme, “Together in Love,” and the Gospel text...
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