Forecasting the Legislative Weather
Among the favorite pre-General Convention pastimes on social media platforms where Episcopalians congregate has been guessing what will be the most significant and sensitive legislative issue at the...
View ArticleYour tl/dr Guide to Blue Book Reports
We know that even the most diligent deputy might struggle to read every one of the 1,128 pages of the Blue Book. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. We asked members of numerous groups that submit...
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What I Hope Doesn’t Get Lost
In the crush of legislation, some worthy proposals get overlooked. Deputy News asked several deputies and alternate deputies to tell us what potentially low-profile initiatives they hope don’t get lost...
View ArticleSeventeen-year old Andrés Gonzalez-Bonillas is ready to preach
Andrés Gonzalez-Bonillas is a rising high school senior from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Chandler, in the Diocese of Arizona is the preacher today at the 10:30 Holy Eucharist. He sat down to talk...
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Law and Order: Episcopal Unit. DUN DUN
Alternate Deputy Megan Castellan In the Episcopal Church, the people are represented by two separate and equal groups: the lawyers, who writ the canons, and the not-lawyers, who attempt to decipher...
View ArticleDeputies Respond to #MeToo and the Church
Deputy News videographer Katie Forsyth sat down with some church leaders to talk #MeToo, hearing their stories, and reflecting on what we might do as Episcopalians to grow from this movement....
View ArticleEpiscopalians Unite Against Gun Violence
Deputies and bishops to the General Convention gathered on Sunday morning at General Convention to pray and act against gun violence. The witness was organized by Bishops United Against Gun Violence....
View ArticleEpiscopalians Stand Vigil at Hutto Detention Center
Episcopalians at the 79th General Convention traveled to the Hutto Detention Center on Sunday morning to stand vigil, advocating against the separation of families seeking asylum at our border. This...
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Day of the Purple Scarf
Seminary of the Southwest students, staff, and faculty including dean and president Cynthia Briggs Kittredge (third from right). Photo: Eric Scott Of the 160 bishops active in the House of Bishops,...
View ArticlePre-Convention Buzz: A Diversity of Concerns
There are 852 members of the House of Deputies at the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church and, even in these hyper connected times when you can find a Facebook group to discuss what is...
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