Recent News
Stand with Refugees: A Letter from President Jennings
Dear Deputies: Like many of you, in the last week I have watched the news from Washington D.C. unfold with increasing disbelief and growing fear for the most vulnerable among us. The new administration's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a suitable...
Take Action to Champion Refugee Resettlement
Cabinet confirmation hearings begin tomorrow The Senate tomorrow begins confirmation hearings on President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees. This is an opportunity for Episcopalians to urge their senators to determine where the nominees stand on one of the most...
Flipping in a New Way
President Jennings delivered these remarks to Executive Council on October 20 at the beginning of a meeting held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Last month, at the kind invitation of the Presiding Bishop, I went to the House of Bishops meeting in Detroit. I am...
San Joaquin Chancellor Michael Glass Awarded House of Deputies Medal
On September 9 at the Episcopal Chancellors Network Conference, President Jennings awarded Michael Glass, chancellor of the Diocese of San Joaquin, with the House of Deputies medal. She made these remarks: You know, of course, that late in 2007, the convention of the...
Constitutional and Canonical Implications of the Changing Relationship between the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
On September 10, President Jennings made these remarks to the Episcopal Chancellors Network Conference: Well, you made it. You’ve survived to experience the final session of the 2016 Chancellors’ Conference. For the next hour, before we all head to the airport, we’ll...
Casting Out Fear: Ending Transgender Discrimination
June 28, 2016 Dear People of God in the Episcopal Church: We all know that some things in holy Scripture can be confusing, hard to understand, or open to various ways of understanding. But some essential teachings are clear and incontrovertible. Jesus tells us to love...
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
