House of Deputies reelects Julia Ayala Harris as president

Julia Ayala Harris, a deputy from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, was reelected June 25 as president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. Originally elected at the 80th General Convention in 2022, Ayala Harris’ second term as one of the denomination’s two presiding officers begins on June 28 at the close of the church’s 81st General Convention.

GC81 Daily Update: Monday, June 24

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which 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 Eucharist sermon by Julia Ayala Harris, House of Deputies president

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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