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81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening Eucharist sermon by Julia Ayala Harris, House of Deputies president

June 24, 2024

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon during Episcopal Church ‘Love Always’ revival

June 24, 2024

The following is a lightly edited transcript of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon delivered at a June 22 churchwide revival at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, the evening before the start of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

GC81 Daily Update: Sunday, June 23

June 23, 2024

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which officially began today and runs through June 28 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. These daily updates from the Office of Public Affairs include news, events, and resources related to GC81.

81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening remarks by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

June 23, 2024

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry delivered June 22 to a joint gathering of the House of Deputies and House of Bishops at the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church: Opening remarks by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris

June 23, 2024

The following is a transcript of the opening remarks of House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris delivered June 22 to a joint gathering of the House of Deputies and House of Bishops at the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

GC81 Daily Update: Saturday, June 22

June 22, 2024

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which officially starts June 23 and runs through June 28. These daily updates from the Office of Public Affairs will include news, events, and resources related to GC81.

GC81 Daily Update: Friday, June 21

June 21, 2024

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which officially starts June 23 and runs through June 28. These daily updates from the Office of Public Affairs will include news, events, and resources related to GC81.

Episcopal Church statement on Layan Nasir and detained Palestinians

June 18, 2024

The following statement was released today by the Office of Government Relations.

Survey seeks feedback from, about next generation of Episcopal leaders

June 18, 2024

Seeking to grow and strengthen The Episcopal Church’s ministries that support members of Generation Z, the Department of Faith Formation is launching a churchwide survey geared toward young people and those who serve them.

Presiding bishop committee issues election-process essay

June 17, 2024

The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) today offers the last of its four educational essays.

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