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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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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 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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Easter Hope and New Beginnings: Feeling the Resurrection in Our Daily Lives Dear friends and Fellow Travelers, blessings to all who are making their way to Louisville, Kentucky, to join in fellowship. As we move through Easter, let’s wrap ourselves in the deep themes of renewal, hope, forgiveness, and bravery central to our Christian beliefs. This time is…
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Together in Love As we inch closer to the Episcopal General Convention, wrapped in the warmth of “Together in Love,” we find ourselves in the embrace of the Lenten season. This time, known for its call to reflection and renewal, invites us on a personal journey deeper into the arms of Jesus. It’s a chance…
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By Adialyn Milien Traducción al español a continuación In a journey of faith and service, Julia Ayala Harris, president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church, led an Episcopal Relief & Development Pilgrimage to Tanzania from January 12 to January 20. This pilgrimage was a journey across continents and a profound venture into…
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Seasons of Change: Embracing Our Interconnected Journey in the House of Deputies Dear Deputies As we stand at the precipice of significant transitions and retirements within our beloved House, I am reminded of the poignant words from Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” This scripture…
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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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Dear Deputies, As we gather in the spirit of ‘Happy Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Mele Kalikimaka’, our hearts resonate with warmth and unity, embracing not just each other but also our cherished loved ones during this festive season. This time of year, rich in joy and tradition, invites us to reflect on the profound…
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Traducción al español a continuación Dear Members of the House of Deputies, As we light the candles on our Advent wreaths and enter into the holy season of Christmas, I want to extend my warmest greetings to you and your loved ones. I pray that in the coming days, the peace and joy of the…
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In our journey through the tumultuous year of 2023, amidst global conflicts and wars, we seek solace in spiritual wisdom. This era, laden with emotional challenges such as sorrow and anger, beckons us to draw lessons from Jesus Christ and the time-honoured desert elders. Consider the story of Jesus in John 8:7, where he demonstrates…
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Walking Together Toward Justice and Peace Traducción al español a continuación Dear Friends in Christ: This is a joyous occasion to be here with you all today as we come together to affirm this full communion partnership, continuing to make official what has been true for centuries: that our churches’ collective witness to the world of love of…
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