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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...
Remarks to the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget & Finance
I am glad you are here. I especially want to thank the deputies who accepted my invitation to serve on this body. I am grateful for your willingness to serve. And some of you even agreed to come back – Mally Lloyd, David Quittmeyer, Barbara Miles, Doug Sparks, Chuck...
Opening Remarks to Executive Council October 2014
On October 24, 2014, President Jennings made these remarks at the opening session of the Executive Council meeting: Good afternoon. I thought a lot about church structure this past summer. Probably not as much as I’ll think about it next summer, but it was a good warm...
Restructuring for General Convention: A Letter from President Jennings
October 22, 2014 Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: In just eight months, we'll begin gathering for the 78th General Convention. I'm eager to see all of you in Salt Lake City, and as our time together approaches, I plan to write to you periodically to update you...
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
