Recent News
From President Jennings: Legislative Committee Appointments
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: Earlier today, I posted the final rosters of legislative committees for General Convention 2015 on the House of Deputies website. Thank you to all of you who filled out last summer’s online survey about your committee preferences,...
Legislative Committee Rosters Released
Legislative committees of deputies, along with parallel legislative committees of bishops, work before and during General Convention to review and propose legislation for the convention to consider. For General Convention 2015, President Jennings has appointed the...
Invitation to Submit Legislative Aide Applications
March 4, 2015 Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: At each General Convention, legislative aides serve the House of Deputies by working closely with the officers of legislative committees to help legislation move through convention efficiently and smoothly. These...
Legislative Aide Applications Open Through March 31
At each General Convention, legislative aides serve the House of Deputies by working closely with the officers of legislative committees to help legislation move through convention efficiently and smoothly. For General Convention 2015, legislative aides will be...
Remarks to the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget & Finance February 2015
President Jennings gave these remarks today to the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget & Finance: Our stewardship of money is a spiritual matter, and the budget is a deeply theological document. What I do with what I have says a great deal about my...
A Letter from President Jennings: The Death of Thomas Palermo
February 9, 2015 Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: Like many of you, I was deeply saddened by the news that bicyclist Thomas Palermo had died on December 27 after he was struck by a car driven by Bishop Heather Cook of the Diocese of Maryland. Mr. Palermo’s wife,...
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
