Recent News
Death of John Wood Goldsack
We are sad to report that Deputy John Wood Goldsack, Esq., a six-time deputy from the Diocese of New Jersey died on December 25, 2012. His funeral will be Saturday, January 12 at 11 am at St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville, New Jersey. Rest eternal grant to...
From the President: The Task Before Us Is Not New
In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, many Episcopalians have turned to their church and its leaders for comfort and pastoral guidance, but also for leadership in a fast-forming movement to fight gun violence....
General Convention Legislation on Gun Violence
On December 21, the one-week anniversary of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, President Jennings wrote to the House of Deputies about General Convention's history of speaking against gun violence. "Episcopalians involved in this movement are supported by a long...
Jennings Writes to Diocese of South Carolina
The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina has posted a letter written by President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings on December 11. "Your experience as faithful Episcopalians in the Diocese of South Carolina must feel, at times, like trial by fire," writes...
The Bush Burns at Christmas: A Letter from Deputy Frank Logue
The burning bush is an image I can’t imagine ever being featured on Christmas cards or wrapping paper. The idea of an angel of the Lord appearing to Moses in a flame of fire out of a bush set ablaze yet not consumed by fire may bring to mind Cecil B. DeMille’s epic...
Structure Task Force Appointed
December 5, 2012--Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have announced the 24 members of the special Task Force for Church Structural Reform created by Resolution C095 of the 77th General...
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
