Recent News
Demographics of the House of Deputies
The House of Deputies at the 78th General Convention in Salt Lake City comprised 868 deputies, 52 percent of whom were men and 48 percent of whom were women. According to the Pew Research Center, the Episcopal Church's membership in 2014 was 55 percent women and 45...
House of Deputies Campaign Raises 171% of Goal
On July 16, Episcopal Relief & Development informed House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings that the Deputies Helping to Heal a Hurting World campaign had raised $128,226--171% of the $75,000 goal. The campaign in honor of the organization's 75th...
Episcopal Church Interim Bodies 2016-2018
This list of interim bodies authorized by General Convention, The Constitution & Canons, and Executive Council should not be considered exhaustive and is still under review. Standing Commissions Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and...
House of Deputies Prayers – 78th General Convention (2015)
The Rev. Lester Mackenzie, deputy from the Diocese of Los Angeles, served the House of Deputies as Chaplain during the 2015 General Convention in Salt Lake City. Lester opened each session with prayer - some traditional, some unfamiliar. Often, he would have the House...
General Convention Sermon, June 26
In the Name of our Living, Loving, and Magnificent God! Amen. Our first two readings today speak of visions. They paint frightening pictures, even for those of us who look at them from a distance of almost two thousand years, in one instance, and more in the other....
“Ruling Makes Our Nation Fairer, More Loving, and More Just”
The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies and lead signer of the amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court in March and signed by nearly 2000 religious leaders who support marriage equality, released this statement on today’s...
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
