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Welcome to the House of Deputies

Welcome to the House of Deputies

Welcome to the House of Deputies

Welcome to the House of Deputies

Welcome to the House of Deputies

Welcome to the House of Deputies

Recent News

From the President: Gratitude for Bishop Katharine

This morning, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori announced that she will not stand for re-election in 2015. Her gracious letter demonstrates the dignity and spiritual clarity with which she has led our beloved Episcopal Church for the past eight years and that...

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...

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