Julia Ayala Harris, a deputy from the Diocese of Oklahoma, was elected today as president of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church. Her term as one of the denomination’s two presiding officers begins on Monday at the close of the church’s General...
We want everyone in the House of Deputies to feel safe and to be safe. And, we want you to know who you can contact if anything happens at any time and any place during General Convention that makes you feel unsafe or that you think someone should know...
Although we all knew that today’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was coming, its arrival is still a blow to people of all faiths and none who have cherished, for nearly 50 years, the hope of equal access to reproductive health...
Confidential reporting mechanism for all General Convention attendees: If you test positive, please text Dr. Rodney Coldren at 724-603-0232. House of Deputies COVID Care Plan Once a positive test has been reported, Dr. Coldren or a member of the House of Deputies...
The House of Deputies seating chart, which includes locations for each deputation, is now available. Dioceses marked in red include members of the House of Deputies Medical Support Team, who will be available to assist deputies in identifying resources and medical...
The Supreme Court’s decision today striking down New York’s regulation of the concealed carry of firearms—at a time when our nation is reeling from gun violence—raises grave concerns. We fear this decision will lead to more firearms on our streets and in our...
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