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Five Marks of Mission: Supporting Mission and Partnership for Mission
Legislative Committees in support of Mark 1: To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom Congregational Vitality Evangelism & Communications World Mission Legislative Committees in support of Mark 2: To teach, baptize, and nurture new believers Congregational...
78th General Convention Legislative Committees
1. Dispatch of Business Proposes the agenda for its house and determines the calendar of the day, proposes special orders of business, and schedules elections. (Each house has its own committee.) 2. Certification of Minutes Reviews the minutes of the previous...
Letter on 2015 General Convention Legislative Committees
On July 8, 2014, the General Convention Office sent a letter from House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to bishops and deputies naming the legislative committees for the 2015 General Convention: Dear Deputies and...
A Cloud of Witnesses from the Summer of 1964
Speech to the United Black Episcopalians 46th Annual Meeting and Conference I am honored by this opportunity to speak to you today. Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality. It is a privilege to be with you and to be present as you renew your commitment to the...
Opening Remarks to Executive Council June 2014
Not too long ago, I had an alarming moment when I opened a book to read an essay by my friend and former colleague Dr. Matthew Sheep. The book is What We Shall Become: The Future and Structure of the Episcopal Church, edited by Deputy Winnie Varghese and...
2014 Commencement Address at Episcopal Divinity School
House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings gave the commencement address at Episcopal Divinity School on May 22, 2014. At the ceremony, she was awarded the Doctor of Divinity honoris causa. President Ragsdale, Bishop Tengatenga, Malcolm, Janet, Julia, and all of...
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
