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Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet May 11; session livestreamed

May 10, 2022
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The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene an online meeting May 11 at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss COVID-19 protocols and procedures pertaining to the 80th General Convention.

Those wishing to watch via livestream may do so on the General Convention Office YouTube channel.

Executive Council 

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, an elected body representing the whole church, carries out the programs and policies adopted by the General Convention. Its job is to oversee the ministry and mission of The Episcopal Church. This includes oversight responsibility for the work done by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society as well as the disposition of funds and other property in accordance with the canons of The Episcopal Church and the resolutions, orders, and budgets adopted or approved by the General Convention. Also included is oversight responsibility for the work of the Office of General Convention.

The Executive Council is composed of 20 members elected by General Convention (four bishops, four priests or deacons, and 12 laypersons) and 18 members (one clergy, one lay) elected by provinces. The presiding bishop and the president of the House of Deputies are the chair and vice chair. The other officers of the Executive Council are ex-officio with seat and voice but no vote.

Roster of members here.