Recent News
A Letter from Deputies Adams and Little on TREC
September 20, 2013 Dear Deputies: As you may remember, the Taskforce for Reimagining The Episcopal Church (TREC) was created by Resolution C095 of the 77th General Convention in July of 2012. Its dual mandate is to (a) reimagine The Episcopal Church and (b) present a...
A Letter From President Jennings on UTO
September 12, 2013 Dear Deputies: In the last several days, many people in the church have expressed interest and concern about the United Thank Offering (UTO). I wanted to write directly to you to give you my perspective and ask for your thoughts. First, some...
Rushing at State of Racism Forum
House of Deputies Vice President Byron Rushing will be a panelist at Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America, a forum to be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS on November 15. Learn more.
Ghana Pilgrimage Photos
In July, President Jennings led an Episcopal Relief & Development Pilgrimage to Ghana. The group of nineteen pilgrims included five deputies and a former deputy. View a photo gallery from the pilgrimage.
July 4th Collects
From House of Deputies Vice President Byron Rushing: Let me take this opportunity to remind Episcopalians in the United States that many of us do not consider the words--"the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us"--in the Independence Day...
President Jennings Celebrates Marriage Equality
The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church, issued this statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's rulings that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and that same-sex marriage can resume in...
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
