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Nominations: Submit Applications by April 30th |
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The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations is inviting nominations for various churchwide roles for elections taking place at GC81. These leadership bodies continue the work of the church between General Conventions and applicants need not be deputies to General Convention, only members in good standing of The Episcopal Church.
You are encouraged to look through the job descriptions and consider whether you or someone you know might have the gifts and skills needed to serve in this way. Job descriptions (including time and travel commitments), as well as applications in English, Spanish, and French, are available on the General Convention Website.
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April Interim Bodies Meeting |
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Several interim bodies are meeting this week in Baltimore working on priorities and initiatives of General Convention. President Ayala Harris met with various groups to offer support, guidance, and resources. We are grateful for all the church leaders taking the time to do this vital work.
Interim Bodies present at this meeting:
- Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development
- Standing Commission on World Mission
- Task Force on Communion Across Difference
- Task Force on Dialogue with South Sudanese Anglican Diaspora
- Task Force on Translation and Interpretation
- Task Force on the State of Membership in The Episcopal Church
- Task Force to Study Congregational Vitality Indicators
- Task Force on Imagining a Church Grounded in Social Justice as a Christian Ministry
- Task Force to Advise the Church on Denominational Health Plans
- Executive Council CPG Consultation
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Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development |
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Standing Commission on World Mission |
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Join President Ayala Harris at the "It's All About Love Festival" |
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President Ayala-Harris invites everyone to join her and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the "It's All About Love" festival.
This event will allow all Episcopalians to gather, worship and explore the three Jesus Movement tents of Evangelism, Creation Care, and Racial Reconciliation.
Register by May 8 for Early Bird rate of $185.
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House of Deputies Special Committee on Rules of Order Appointed |
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President Ayala Harris has appointed a House of Deputies Special Committee on Rules of Order to review and recommend potential changes to the Rules of Order for the 81st General Convention. The special committee, created under Article X of the House of Deputies Rules of Order, will be chaired by Parliamentarian Mr. Bryan Krislock and comprised of Chancellor Mr. Michael Glass, Chair of Dispatch The Rev. Emily Mellott, and Deputy Executive Officer of General Convention, The Rev. Dr. Molly James. As they begin their work, the Special Committee is eager to hear from deputies and alternate deputies.
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State of the Church Wants to Hear From You |
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The Parochial Report is an annual report that each parish submits to heir diocese. It provides information regarding attendance, finances, and more. The 2022 edition has added new demographic questions and we need your help to answer them!
This data helps the leadership of The Episcopal Church know who is sitting in the pews, and at the wider church level, make decisions about financial and staff support for ministries aimed different age groups (like Children, Youth and Young Adult, etc) and racial/ethnic identities (like staff positions for Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, African Descent Ministries.)
After you fill out the parochial report, the committee on the State of the Church wants to hear your feedback on the 2022 parochial report questions and on the way data is collected. All comments are welcome.
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C009 Deputy Certification Compliance |
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Communication from the Office of General Convention: |
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Information regarding Deputations
New for 81st General Convention
The new rules of order for the House of Deputies regarding deputations, which are available online, require all deputations to have formation in racial reconciliation and for that formation to be reported back prior to General Convention. The reporting will not be required until early 2024. We did want you to be aware and prepare for this reality as you begin to elect your deputations.
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President Ayala Harris' Easter Message |
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Over the past few days, my husband and I have been busy planting our late spring and summer gardens. Our gardening this week builds on years of intentional planning and planting various native varieties of wildflowers and pollinator-attracting plants. Many of these plants have yet to send up their shoots, and much of those gardens currently look lifeless, leaving John and I to guess where they might spring up come June.
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We want to hear about what's happening around the House.
The House of Deputies is full of members that are not only working on resolutions but are also doing fantastic work in their congregations, dioceses, and the country. If you are a deputy doing amazing work or know of someone who is, share it with us today.
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Get In Touch With President Ayala Harris |
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President Ayala Harris wants to connect with you and support our church's ministries and groups. Here are the different ways you can get in touch with her and the office of the house of deputies:
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Follow President Ayala Harris
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President Ayala Harris is sharing her travels and journey as President of the house of deputies. If you would love to join her, we invite you to follow her social media accounts. |
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