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Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet Oct. 22 and 31, Nov. 7-9

October 15, 2024
Office of Public Affairs

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will attend online orientation sessions Oct. 22 and 31 and convene in person Nov. 7-9 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The November meeting will be the council’s first official gathering chaired by new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, who takes office Nov. 1.

Media are welcome to observe the orientation sessions, which will be led by Bishop Rowe and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris, at 4 p.m. ET Oct. 22 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Please email Lisa Webb, associate officer for public affairs, by Oct. 18 to receive the Zoom link when it is available.

Media representatives wishing to attend the November meeting in person must preregister with Webb by Oct. 25 to secure credentials.

Any media attending in November are responsible for their own housing, meals, and transportation costs. Depending on the timing of the request, hotel rooms and onsite meal options may be available. Interested media should let Webb know as soon as possible.

All are welcome to watch Executive Council plenary sessions via livestream.  

Executive Council 

The General Convention of The Episcopal Church created the Executive Council to oversee the execution of programs, policies, the budget of the General Convention, and to serve as the board of directors for the church’s corporate entity, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of The Episcopal Church. It 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 province. The presiding bishop and the president of the House of Deputies are the chair and vice chair. The other officers of the Executive Council serve ex-officio with seat and voice but no vote.

Roster of members here.