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“The fire to dare to share our learnings”: a Sermon from Diane Pollard
This sermon was delivered by New York deputy and member of Executive Council Diane Pollard during the meeting of Executive Council in Birmingham, Alabama on October 18, 2019: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, O...
Unlearning the History We Were Taught: Executive Council Opening Remarks
Good morning, and welcome to Montgomery. I’m glad to be here with all of you after my long summer of recovering from shoulder replacement surgery, and I’m even more glad to have escaped, if only briefly, the clutches of my physical therapist. I suspect he actually...
The State of the Church Committee Thanks You!
Dear Bishops: Thank you for the time you spent with us on Friday at the House of Bishops meeting. We are grateful to you for the time that you spent with us, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as we move toward General Convention 2021. With thanks, The...
State of the Church Committee Meets with Bishops
Group charged with adaptive thinking travels to Minneapolis The members of the House of Deputies State of the Church Committee met earlier today with the House of Bishops. The group, which President Jennings asked "to identify, study and report on the Episcopal...
Navigating Uncharted Territory: Using Social Media Responsibly and Charitably
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: Last week, we learned that the 10-year membership and attendance numbers for the Episcopal Church show a steep decline. For those of us who love the Episcopal Church, this news was sobering and even upsetting. It has inspired many...
A Relentless Cascade of Violence and Injustice: A Letter from President Jennings
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: For the past several weeks, reading the news has registered like a series of body blows. First, a cluster of mass shootings by white men in California, Texas, and my home state of Ohio killed more than 30 people, most of whom were...
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
