Recent News
Hope in a Weary Time: A Call to Love and Justice
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies, Stepping into this new season together, I am mindful of how the Spirit calls us to both steadfast conviction and tender compassion. Let me speak plainly about who we are and what we stand for as Episcopalians and as disciples of...
Winter Talk 2025
Good evening Relatives in Christ, As we gather here on this sacred Oklahoma soil, I am deeply moved by the profound spiritual resonance of this moment. This land, once known as Indian Territory, now serves as home to 39 federally recognized tribes whose wisdom,...
VPHOD New Years Message
Dear Friends and Fellow Deputies, I am not a New Year’s Resolution kind of person. I always figure that if I can’t motivate myself from within, some arbitrary date on the calendar isn’t going to do it either. Plus, my birthday is in mid-January and that’s its own...
President’s Christmas Day Message
Dear friends in Christ, Merry Christmas! Today, in stables and cathedrals, in grand churches and humble chapels across our church, we celebrate the profound mystery of God's promises taking flesh among us. As your president of the House of Deputies, I have spent this...
President vs Vice President – Football Challenge
Join the President and Vice President of the House of Deputies as Alabama takes on Oklahoma this Saturday, November 23! Turn this college football rivalry into meaningful impact by donating to Episcopal Relief & Development while enjoying the game. Your support...
President’s Interim Bodies Sermon
"Where Your Treasure Is: Finding God’s Kingdom in Times of Change" In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Yesterday, we reflected on Hilda of Whitby's example of unifying leadership. Today, we have another incredible woman leader as...
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
