Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] The House of Bishops made a “technical amendment” before approving a resolution meant to give all Episcopalians the ability to be married by their priests in their home churches. Full ENS coverage of the 79th meeting of General...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] In an overwhelming voice vote, the House of Deputies on July 11 concurred with a plan for liturgical and Prayer Book revision that had been adopted by the House of Bishops the day before. This sets the stage for creation of new...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
By Kirk Petersen Despite a long and emotional plea from the Bishop of Albany, the House of Bishops overwhelmingly approved a resolution designed to ensure that same-sex marriage rites are available for use in every diocese where civil law allows. The House of Deputies...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
This morning the House of Deputies concurred unanimously with the House of Bishops vote to admit Cuba as a diocese of the Episcopal Church. Before the vote, President Gay Jennings asked for a moment of silence, saying, “This is a historic vote.” A joyous...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
Representing Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains Corps, these military chaplains care for the spiritual needs of those who serve in their respective branches of the military. Pictured from left: Paul Minor, Army; William Alford, Navy; Jen Pilat, Navy chaplain...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] Throughout the 79th General Convention, Sandra Montes has been one of the leading voices witnessing on behalf of immigrants. She speaks from firsthand experience. In addition to her powerful testimony at legislative sessions,...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
Barbara Miles, vice chair of the Program, Budget and Finance Committee, explains the proposed budget to bishops and deputies. Photo: Mike Patterson/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service –Austin, Texas] The 79th General Convention is now faced with parsing the...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Victims of sexual misconduct in the Episcopal Church more than 10 years ago have long heard that the statute of limitations prevents any resolution of their cases. But a key General Convention panel cleared the way July 10 for the church to...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
Bishops raise their hands to oppose Resolution D019, which sought to end the church’s financial complicity in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. The resolution failed, 48-78. Photo: David Paulsen/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service –...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings July 11 welcomed Cuba Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio and the Episcopal Church of Cuba back into the Episcopal Church. The Rev. Gerardo Lojildes, Delgado’s husband, held an American flag, and Mayelin...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] Much happens each day during General Convention. To complement Episcopal News Service’s primary coverage, we have collected some additional news items from July 11. The size of the lost water bottles collection waxes and wanes...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
By Matthew Townsend La Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba will soon be a diocese of the Episcopal Church. The House of Deputies of General Convention has unanimously passed Resolution A238, which calls for the diocese to be admitted to the church as soon as Executive Council...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
El siguiente texto corresponde al sermón del Obispo Presidente Michael Curry durante la Oración de visión, testimonio y justicia cerca del Centro Residencial T. Don Hutto en Taylor, Texas, el 8 de julio de 2018. El video está disponible aquí. Y ahora, en nombre de...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
Photo: Jon Richardson Before he left General Convention on Sunday, Dr. Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, an Old Testament scholar from Zimbabwe, sat down for an interview with Rachel Harrison of Deputy News. In 2015, through Resolution A051, General Convention commissioned “a...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | General Convention
[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] The business of the House of Deputies is all business – legislative calendars, substitute resolutions, points of information, calling the question, motions to approve, etc. – but that doesn’t mean the deputies can’t have a...
