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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...
“Brace for Impact: PHoD Priority Themes”
President Ayala- Harris October opening remarks to Executive Council Hello Executive Council! I wish that I were there with you in person! President Jennings used to say at the beginning of her opening remarks to council that it is always difficult to follow Presiding...
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...
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.
“Accessibility, inclusivity, and safety; values essential to realizing our determination to be a Church where all are truly welcome, valued, and empowered to exercise leadership and join in God’s mission.” President Ayala Harris
