Recent News
The 50th Anniversary of Women in the House of Deputies: Executive Council Opening Remarks
President Jennings gave these opening remarks to an online meeting of Executive Council on October 9: Hello, and welcome to this online meeting of Executive Council. I continue to be grateful to all of you, and to everyone across the church, who is learning new...
A Conversation With Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows and Bishop Deon Johnson
Since the beginning of the Episcopal Church, we have governed ourselves democratically with the full participation of laypeople, clergy and bishops. What advantages do our democratic structures give us in responding to COVID-19 and systemic racism as we seek "to...
President Jennings Supports LGBTQ Families as Lead Signer in Supreme Court Brief
Nondiscrimination policies are no bar to religious liberty, says House of Deputies president House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings is the lead signer on a friend of the court brief filed Thursday with the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief, which...
Scott MacDougall Appointed HoD Theologian
President Gay Clark Jennings is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott MacDougall, associate professor of theology at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, as theologian of the House of Deputies. In his new role MacDougall will reflect with deputies on the...
Becoming Beloved Community NOW: Justice
On July 29, President Jennings made these remarks to the Becoming Beloved Community NOW: Justice online gathering, which was led by Deputy Edwin Johnson of Massachusetts. Learn more about the initiative from Episcopal News Service and watch the recording. Thank you,...
Summer Update on the 80th General Convention: A Letter from Presiding Bishop Curry and President Jennings
Dear Bishops and Deputies: When we wrote to you in early June about the need to consider alternative plans for the 80th General Convention, we hoped that the summer months would bring us more clarity about the course of the pandemic and how we might reasonably plan...
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.
“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
