Sunday, July 10, 2022

Bishops Chart the Prayer Book's Future

The House of Bishops voted unanimously Saturday evening to clarify the definition of the Book of Common Prayer in the church’s constitution, while proposing steps to classify dozens of additional liturgical texts approved in recent decades.   Read on

Julia Ayala Harris Elected to Lead the Deputies

On the third ballot, the House of Deputies elected Julia Ayala Harris of the Diocese of Oklahoma to serve as president through the end of the 81st General Convention in 2024.   Read on

Next President Eager to Start

Julia Ayala Harris, 41, will become the first Latina, the second person of color, and the youngest person in recent memory to serve as president of the House of Deputies.   Read on

Bishops Address Racism, Global Conflict

The House of Bishops focused on international conflict and new initiatives to counter racism on the morning of the 80th General Convention’s second day.  Read on

Gay Jennings: 'Called into Divine Service'

The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings talked about service to God and to others during Monday Prayer on Saturday. In her final sermon as president of the House of Deputies, she focused on the painting The Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio.  Read on

Weighing the Israel-Palestine Crisis

Resolutions concerning the conflict between Israel and Palestine have been a regular feature of modern General Conventions. The run-up to the 80th General Convention this year was no different. Read on