Recent News
President’s Letter on Immigration Reform
January 29, 2013 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: For more than twenty-five years, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church has called for immigration measures that would give to undocumented immigrants the dignity and respect that we all possess as citizens...
Remarks to the Convention of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina
On January 26, President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings gave these remarks to the convention of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina: Good afternoon. My name is Gay Jennings and I am an Episcopalian. And I thank God you are too. My mother used to say...
When the Spirit Gets an Itch
In mid-January, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe made a transcontinental move from the Diocese of California to "815," The Episcopal Church headquarters at 815 Second Avenue in New York City. The move follows his December appointment as executive officer of the General...
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...
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
