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From President Ayala Harris: Building a Solid Foundation
Traducción en español a continuación Hello Friends, I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. It has been a busy fall in the office of the PHoD. After returning from the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Germany, I spent a week at the Episcopal Church...
From President Ayala Harris: The Work Begins
Read this letter in Spanish Hello Friends, It’s been a little more than a month since we headed home from the 80th General Convention, and since then, I have been starting to master the behind-the-scenes details of serving as your president. Thank you for putting your...
House of Deputies Elects Julia Ayala Harris President
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...
Reporting Concerns in the House of Deputies
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...
From President Jennings: Responding to the Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
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...
COVID-19 Care at the 80th General Convention
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...
80th General Convention House of Deputies Seating Chart and COVID Safety Rules
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...
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings on NYSRPA v. Bruen
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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