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President Ayala Harris’ June Executive Council opening remarks

President Ayala Harris’ June Executive Council opening remarks

Traducción al español a continuación Good morning, Executive Council, churchwide staff, and our distinguished guests.  Before I begin my opening remarks, I need to acknowledge that this morning is different.  I’ve joked in the past that it’s always hard to...

President’s 2023 Easter Message

President’s 2023 Easter Message

Traducción al español a continuación Over the past few days, my husband and I have been busy planting our late spring and summer gardens. Our gardening this week builds on years of intentional planning and planting various native varieties of wildflowers and...

President Ayala Harris March 2023 Interim Bodies Sermon

President Ayala Harris March 2023 Interim Bodies Sermon

Traducción al español a continuación Out of Despair and Into Hope President of the House of Deputies  Interim Bodies Meeting  Cleveland, Ohio March 26, 2023 Sermon As Delivered Today the lectionary provides us with two very familiar passages from the Bible...

President Ayala Harris’ February Executive Council Opening remarks

President Ayala Harris’ February Executive Council Opening remarks

Traducción al español a continuación ‘Good Governance is Sacred and Holy Work’ Hello, Executive Council! It is so good to be back here again with you all in person. Before I begin my remarks, I would like us to take a brief moment of silence to pray for our 31st...

Death Announcement: The Very Rev. George Werner

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...

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 82nd 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.

A new season of the House of Deputies Blue Book Podcast will debut in the spring of 2027. Watch the House of Deputies newsletter and this website for updates.

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