A Letter from President Jennings: We’re Not Done Yet
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: It’s been more than a month since we left Salt Lake City, but I’m still motivated by the energy and enthusiasm of our time together at General Convention. The 78th General Convention was one of the most productive I’ve ever...Demographics of the House of Deputies
The House of Deputies at the 78th General Convention in Salt Lake City comprised 868 deputies, 52 percent of whom were men and 48 percent of whom were women. According to the Pew Research Center, the Episcopal Church’s membership in 2014 was 55 percent women and...House of Deputies Campaign Raises 171% of Goal
On July 16, Episcopal Relief & Development informed House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings that the Deputies Helping to Heal a Hurting World campaign had raised $128,226–171% of the $75,000 goal. The campaign in honor of the organization’s 75th...Episcopal Church Interim Bodies 2016-2018
This list of interim bodies authorized by General Convention, The Constitution & Canons, and Executive Council should not be considered exhaustive and is still under review. Standing Commissions Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and...House of Deputies Prayers – 78th General Convention (2015)
The Rev. Lester Mackenzie, deputy from the Diocese of Los Angeles, served the House of Deputies as Chaplain during the 2015 General Convention in Salt Lake City. Lester opened each session with prayer – some traditional, some unfamiliar. Often, he would have the...From the President
Welcome to the website of the House of Deputies. I hope that you will use this site to learn more about the ministry and mission that is made possible by General Convention and about the history and role of the House of Deputies.
If you have questions, ideas, or comments about the work of the House of Deputies, please email me, visit our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter. And be sure to sign up for our monthly email newsletter.
Sincerely,
Julia Ayala Harris
President, House of Deputies
