Recent News
House of Deputies Floor Opens Saturday
We are excited to announce that the House of Deputies will open at 12:30 PM on Saturday, June 22, exclusively for certified deputies. This special opening will allow deputies the opportunity to decorate their stanchions/signposts. This year, we are thrilled to...
Consent Calendar
To assist Deputies in reviewing what is likely to be an extensive Day 1 consent calendar, the Committee on Dispatch will release a preliminary Day 1 consent calendar on Thursday, June 20, which will be updated on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22. No resolutions...
Special Order Calendar
Attention Deputies, The draft special order calendar for the House of Deputies is now available. This document will help you prepare for the upcoming General Convention. Please take the time to review it thoroughly. While substantial changes are not anticipated before...
DEPUTY BLOG: Social Justice and International Policy Committee addresses Ukraine, migration, and the Holy Land
Author: Deputy Anne Brown with input from Diane Audrick-Smith, Leeann Culbreath, Linda Spiers, April French, and Janet Day-Strehlow. Resolutions on Ukraine, migration, and the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine) provided a very full agenda for Legislative Committee #06,...
DEPUTY BLOG: Can a Task Force within The Episcopal Church create authentic Indigenous liturgy?
Author: Deputy Michael Sells I am particularly interested in how The Episcopal Church will respond to Resolution A095 “Continue the Task Force on Indigenous Liturgy” because I’m not a fan of new liturgies. I do my best to use both Rites in the Prayer Book. So, I ask...
House of Deputies Chaplain’s June message
Watch video of reflection here John 14:21 (NIV) "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them loves me. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them." Juan 14:21 (Nueva Versión Internacional) "¿Quién es el que me...
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
