A Cloud of Witnesses from the Summer of 1964

Speech to the United Black Episcopalians 46th Annual Meeting and Conference I am honored by this opportunity to speak to you today. Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality. It is a privilege to be with you and to be present as you renew your commitment to the...

Opening Remarks to Executive Council June 2014

  Not too long ago, I had an alarming moment when I opened a book to read an essay by my friend and former colleague Dr. Matthew Sheep. The book is What We Shall Become:  The Future and Structure of the Episcopal Church, edited by Deputy Winnie Varghese and...

2014 Commencement Address at Episcopal Divinity School

House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings gave the commencement address at Episcopal Divinity School on May 22, 2014. At the ceremony, she was awarded the Doctor of Divinity honoris causa. President Ragsdale, Bishop Tengatenga, Malcolm, Janet, Julia, and all of...

Honorary Degree Citation for the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings

Honorary Degree Citation for The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings Presented by the Rev. Winnie Varghese At the Episcopal Divinity School Commencement Ceremony May 22, 2014   Gay, you have been rightfully described as a force of nature. You are gregarious, fearless, and...
Where Will We See Him?

Where Will We See Him?

An Easter reflection by Deputy Carlye J. Hughes, Diocese of Fort Worth Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” John 12:21 Alongside...

Good Friday Reflection

House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings has written a Good Friday blog post for Episcopal Relief & Development. Read the essay, titled “Give Ourselves in Love,” online.