Recent News
From the Presiding Officers: Online Election for the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop/Las elecciones en línea para el Comité Conjunto de Nominaciones para la Elección del Obispo Primado
Dear Bishops and Deputies: A week from today—Tuesday, June 8—we will begin the online election for the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop. This way of electing leaders will be an experiment—one of many we have undertaken during the...
A Full and Equal Claim: LGBTQ+ Episcopalians Discuss the Path Forward
For decades, General Convention has helped the Episcopal Church move closer to full inclusion for LGBTQ+ Episcopalians, but the work is not yet done. On May 18, Deputy Jen Adams of Western Michigan, Deputies Christopher Hayes and Cameron Partridge, both of California,...
Parliamentarian Bryan Krislock Introduces the 80th General Convention Schedule
The draft schedule for the 80th General Convention is now online. In a new video, House of Deputies Parliamentarian Bryan Krislock, a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements, explains some of the schedule's new features that are designed to...
GC80 Legislative Committees Survey Now Available
Dear Deputies: In preparation for the 80th General Convention in July 2022, I am beginning the process of appointing deputies to legislative committees. The Presiding Bishop and I wrote to bishops and deputies about our plans for legislative committees on February 23;...
Choose Hope: A Sermon Preached on the Feast of Florence Li Tim-Oi
Today we remember the Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi, born in Hong Kong in 1907, ordained a deacon in 1941, and ordained a priest in 1944. This makes her the first woman ordained a priest in the Anglican Communion – at least that we know about. There are some who say that...
From the Presiding Officers: 80th General Convention Legislative Committees Announced
Dear Bishops and Deputies: When we wrote to you in November announcing that General Convention would be postponed until July 7-14, 2022, we committed to appointing deputy and bishop legislative committees early and charging them to begin their work virtually in...
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
