Recent News
Death Announcement: The Very Rev. George Werner
We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of former President of the House of Deputies, the Very Rev. George L. W. Werner, who died peacefully in his home next to his family at the age of 85 this Monday, February 6, 2023. Rev. George served six years as the...
Members named to the Constituting Group for Episcopal Church Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice
Español / Français Less than a year after a coalition was first proposed to focus on The Episcopal Church’s racial equity and justice work, members of the constituting group—representing the broad diversity of the church—have been appointed by the presiding bishop and...
President Ayala Harris Forma 2023 Sermon
Traducción al español a continuacion “Walk Humbly with God” Psalm 19:14 (adapted) Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, Our creator, our guide, and our redeemer. Our theme for...
President Ayala Harris Advent Reflection
Traducción al español a continuación Advent 2022 On Thanksgiving Day, my family and I chose to visit the pilgrimage site Santuario de Chimayo, which is about 30 miles north of Santa Fe. For hundreds of years, the Indigenous peoples in the area told stories of how the...
President Ayala Harris Interim Bodies Sermon
Traducción en español a continuación It takes prophets to say that this will not harm us, but heal us. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, our creator, our guide, our rock, and our redeemer. Amen. (Adapted from...
President Ayala Harris Interim Bodies Opening Remarks
Traducción en español a continuación Learn how to love and be loved in our beloved church Hello fellow Church Geeks! It is so good to be together again, isn’t it?! I hope you will find this time together in person exceedingly fruitful, especially given how...
Blue Book Podcast
“House of Deputies Blue Book Podcast” is your go-to resource for staying informed, engaged, and connected with the ongoing developments within the General Convention and its interim bodies. Whether you’re a deputy to the 81st General Convention, a member of a local parish, or a church geek, this podcast will provide valuable insights, thought-provoking conversations, and a deeper understanding of The Episcopal Church’s role in today‘s world.
In each episode, President Ayala Harris will bring you insightful interviews with members of the House of Deputies. Together, they will explore the various resolutions and topics presented in the Blue Book, discussing their significance, implications, and how they shape the direction of the 81st General Convention.
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