At General Convention today, the House of Bishops affirmed baptism as a precursor to communion.The matter now returns to the House of Deputies. In voting
From Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori’s closing sermon, delivered today at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
Five bishops named Mark provide a moment of inspiration at General Convention. (Video by Bishop Michael Curry)
Today is the final day of General Convention. Much of the most significant legislative work has been done. The Official Youth Presence has gone home. But business goes on
Wisdom of St. Benedict, from yesterday’s homily by the Rev. Stephanie Spellers at the Community Eucharist of the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church:
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Marshall Scott continues his reflections on General Convention: What does it mean, I wonder, when we say that we want to listen to each other?
It is not all work and resolutions and parliamentary procedure. Some have developed games to lighten the atmosphere:
New members of Executive Council elected at General Convention:
The House of Bishops unanimously passed a restructuring resolutions that had already been passed unanimously by the House of Deputies. Now the Presiding Bishop and