Tag: General Convention 2012 Live

Presiding Bishop Lichtenberger laid the cornerstone. Also taking part in the dedication ceremonies was Clifford P. Morehouse, president of the House of Deputies. The contribution of the Diocese of Virginia to the new HQ constituted a memorial to the late Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, the first Presiding Bishop of the Church holding that position without retaining his See. Yesterday deputies at General Convention adopted a resolution permitting future PB’s, from 2015, to remain a diocesan.

The Committee on Structure started General Convention with more than five dozen resolutions on restructuring the Church. By Saturday night, it had one. Almost. After extensive testimony and discussion, Structure is well on its way to presenting one resolution to convention for consideration. – Center Aisle

He’s not attending General Convention, but Bp. J. Jon Bruno of Los Angeles had good news to share in a phone call broadcast to the

UPDATE: see also twitterverse ?#gc77, may not be exact transcription?:

The House of Bishops met in Executive Session to discuss the meaning of hierarchical church by The Episcopal Church. This was requested by Bishops of

UPDATED: more info on project “Knit Along” at General Convention.

The House of Bishops votes to include transgender and gender identity to non-discrimination canons for laity and clergy D019 and D002

Following its Friday evening hearing, the Program, Budget and Finance Committee voted to craft its proposed budget based on a 19% asking for 2013-2015. The Committee third hearing, on spending, will take place Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m.

The Rev. Canon Frank Logue has been nominated for election as President of House of Deputies.

Episcopal News Service (ENS) has reports of today’s hearings, meetings, and events of General Convention. One hearing with passionate testimony was by the committee dealing