Recent News
Executive Council Meets in Chicago
The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church met in Chicago from October 15-17 at the headquarters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). At the meeting, Executive Council approved the Episcopal Church's 2014 budget, approved spending a portion of...
Discurso de Apertura Consejo Ejecutivo
Recientemente he estado prestando atención a las conversaciones en línea del internet sobre la identidad y la estructura de la Iglesia Episcopal. Para citar el título del reciente libro de ensayos editado por Winnie Varghese y publicado por La Publicación de la...
Church World Service Immigration Summit
On October 8, President Jennings, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop Johncy Itty, Peter Persell of theEpiscopal Diocese of Washington;and 20 other ecumenical leaders met with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and six other members of Congress about...
In Support of the Haiti Recovery Effort
At its meeting from October 15-17, 2013, the Executive Council passed Resolution WM017 in support of the Haiti Recovery Effort. Read the resolution.
President Jennings’ Executive Council Opening Remarks October 2013
Seeing everyone here in person reminds me of how much I have grown to appreciate social media. Fifteen months into my term of office, I actually have a hard time imagining being a responsive and in-touch president of the House of Deputies without Facebook and Twitter...
Wynder Appointed to Structure Task Force
On September 27, Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori and President Jennings appointed Charles Wynder Jr. to the Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church created by Resolution C095 at the 77th General Convention. Wynder replaces Ian Hallas, who resigned to focus on...
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
