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Speaking from the Heart: Chaplain Lester Mackenzie
Born in Johannesburg and raised by his grandparents in Cape Town during apartheid, Deputy Lester V. Mackenzie is fluent in Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Dutch, Portuguese, and he’s getting the hang of Spanish. But the primary language he lives, preaches, speaks and...
Executive Council Opening Remarks January 2015
On January 9, 2015, President Jennings gave these remarks to the opening session of the Executive Council meeting: Here we are in January of 2015. In a few short months, General Convention will be before us. The mood is expectation and anticipation, and it feels a bit...
Draft Rules of Order Released
The House of Deputies Study Committee on the Rules of Order has released its report, which includes a proposed revision to the Rules of Order. Deputies and alternate deputies are asked to read the report, download the draft Rules of Order, and take an online survey...
Report of the House of Deputies Study Committee on the Rules of Order
La versión en español del proyecto de Reglas de Orden es aquí: Las Reglas de Orden en español December 10, 2014 Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: The House of Deputies Study Committee on the Rules of Order was appointed by President Jennings following the 77th...
Informe de la Cámara de Diputados Comité de Estudio sobre las Reglas de Orden
Estimados diputados y suplentes: La presidente Jennings nombró el Comité de estudio sobre las Reglas de Orden de la Cámara de Diputados después de la 77ª. Convención General. Su objetivo al designar el comité era emprender una revisión y actualización completa de las...
A Letter from President Jennings: Deputies Helping to Heal a Hurting World
First Sunday of Advent 2014 Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: Not too long after I was elected president of the House of Deputies in 2012, I got a call from Rob Radtke, who is the president of Episcopal Relief & Development. He asked if I would lead a...
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
