Bishops and deputies will face a tighten and probably exhausting schedule.

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** Friday, July 8, 2022
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The goodie bag at General Convention in Baltimore (Kirk Petersen photo)


** Overview:
Ten Pounds of Resolutions in a Five-Pound GC
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By
Mark Michael

A very tight and probably exhausting four days is facing bishops and deputies in Baltimore, with 412 resolutions having been filed for the 80th General Convention. In a mere 22.5 hours of legislative sessions, the House of Deputies needs to elect a president and vice president, and both houses must approve the Episcopal Church’s budget for the next two years, which currently tops out above $100 million. Read on ([link removed])


** ECW Moves Triennial to Zoom
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By
Neva Rae Fox

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has moved the 24 workshops and presentations for its 50th Triennial to Zoom and postponed its 150th birthday celebration until 2024. Read on ([link removed])


** Baltimore General Conventions Past
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By
Mark Michael

Bishops and deputies from across the Episcopal Church who convene in Baltimore for the 80th General Convention follow those who gathered at previous “Charm City” conclaves to debate the burying of duelists, sidestep Ritualist prosecution, and approve the first major revision of the American " data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]">Book of Common Prayer. Read on ([link removed])


** Quick Guide to Convention
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Neva Rae Fox

Whether you are in Baltimore attending General Convention or following the proceedings from afar, here is a guide to phrases you’ll often hear, and other vital information. Read on ([link removed])

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