Recent News
Living Life to the Fullest: Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community
It's difficult to talk about Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina, without wanting to add your name to the waiting list. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop and national recognition as one of the best retirement communities in...
Marshall, Daniels, Murray: The Struggle for the Voting Rights Act and its Aftermath
Eternal and ever-gracious God, you blessed your servant Thurgood with exceptional grace and courage to discern and speak the truth: Grant that, following his example, we may know you and recognize that we are all your children, brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ,...
Episcopal Church Invests in Bank of Palestine
In late March, The Episcopal Church purchased a three-year certificate of deposit for $500,000 in the Bank of Palestine. The bank, founded in 1960, has 48 branches in Palestine that employ 1200 employees and serve more than half a million customers. According to...
Voting Rights Advocacy for Today
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement in the United States, has been challenged in Shelby County v. Holder. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the case and is expected to issue a decision this summer. If you would like to...
Easter: A Season of Radical Change
Radical change. I can’t imagine change more radical, more unconventional, more transformative, than that of the human Jesus into the resurrected Christ the Lord. From a cruel, unimaginably tormented, inhumane death and borrowed grave into a new form, something...
Letter from President Jennings and Vice President Rushing
February 28, 2013 Dear Deputies: In the weeks since the horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the debate about guns in American life and culture has been renewed. Advocates for stricter gun restrictions vow not to let the issue be...
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
