General Convention
Update of General Convention Dates and Participants / Actualización de las fechas de la Convención General y de los participantes
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Dear Colleagues and Friends across the Church,
The presiding officers have accepted the recommendations of the group appointed to reduce the size and duration of the 80th General Convention. As announced in their letter, there will be four legislative days (from Friday, July 8th through Monday, July 11th), preceded by registration on Thursday, July 7th. Only deputies, bishops, some alternate deputies, and essential staff and volunteers will attend. Additional decisions, including enhanced health and safety protocols and legislative recommendations, are expected in the next two weeks. During the week of June 6th, formal action will be taken in accordance with our rules and canons, and the officers have expressed their confidence that these final decisions will accord with the recommendations they accept. The General Convention Office and I have been constantly occupied in these discussions and their implementation, and we are grateful for your forbearance and support. We will announce modifications about registration, refunds, hotel accommodations, and other information as soon as possible. In the meantime, your patience is particularly appreciated. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. Faithfully, The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, D.D. Secretary of the General Convention and Executive Officer |
Estimados colegas y amigos de toda la Iglesia,
Los presidentes han aceptado las recomendaciones del grupo designado para reducir el tamaño y la duración de la 80ª Convención General. Como se anuncia en su carta, habrá cuatro días legislativos (desde el viernes 8 de julio hasta el lunes 11 de julio), precedidos por el registro del jueves 7 de julio. Sólo asistirán los diputados, los obispos, algunos diputados suplentes y el personal esencial y los voluntarios. Se espera que en las próximas dos semanas se tomen otras decisiones, como la mejora de los protocolos de salud y seguridad y las recomendaciones legislativas. Durante la semana del 6 de junio, se tomarán medidas formales de acuerdo con nuestras normas y cánones, y los funcionarios han expresado su confianza en que estas decisiones finales coincidirán con las recomendaciones que aceptan. La Oficina de la Convención General y yo hemos estado constantemente ocupados en estas discusiones y en su aplicación, y agradecemos su tolerancia y apoyo. Anunciaremos las modificaciones sobre la inscripción, los reembolsos, el alojamiento en hoteles y otras informaciones lo antes posible. Mientras tanto, su paciencia es particularmente apreciada. Gracias por su ánimo y sus oraciones. Fielmente, El Rev. Canónigo Michael Barlowe, D.D. Secretario de la Convención General y Oficial Ejecutivo |
The 80th General Convention was scheduled for July 7–14, 2022, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The General Convention is the largest gathering of Episcopalians from across the church, domestically and abroad, with hundreds of bishops and elected lay and ordained deputies, plus many volunteers, guests, and other visitors also participating.
“Reports to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church,” commonly referred to as “The Blue Book,” is now available online and in print. (https://www.generalconvention.org/bluebook2021) The Spanish translation of this publication, “El Libro Azul,” is also available in both formats.
“Reports to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church,” commonly referred to as “The Blue Book,” is now available online and in print. (https://www.generalconvention.org/bluebook2021) The Spanish translation of this publication, “El Libro Azul,” is also available in both formats.
Bishop Sean (The Episcopal Dioceses of Western NY and Northwestern PA) to Co-Chair Design Group for Shorter, Smaller General Convention
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, told Executive Council and the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements today that the church should continue with plans to hold its 80th General Convention in Baltimore in July, but that the gathering should be smaller in size, shorter in duration and focused exclusively on essential business, Deputy News reported today (5/12/22).
A committee chaired by Bishop Sean, who serves as parliamentarian of the House of Bishops, and Bryan Krislock, parliamentarian of the House of Deputies, has been appointed to work out details.
Read more online from Deputy News and Episcopal News Service.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, told Executive Council and the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements today that the church should continue with plans to hold its 80th General Convention in Baltimore in July, but that the gathering should be smaller in size, shorter in duration and focused exclusively on essential business, Deputy News reported today (5/12/22).
A committee chaired by Bishop Sean, who serves as parliamentarian of the House of Bishops, and Bryan Krislock, parliamentarian of the House of Deputies, has been appointed to work out details.
Read more online from Deputy News and Episcopal News Service.
Latest Updates From the Executive Officer and Staff of the GCO
May 12, 2022 update on pending decisions.
Guiding Principles
As adopted on May 11, 2022
Health & Safety
Health and Safety - an Update from the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe
May 12, 2022 update on pending decisions.
Guiding Principles
As adopted on May 11, 2022
Health & Safety
Health and Safety - an Update from the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe
The April 2022 Newsletter from the General Convention Office:
- Register and Sign-up now to Volunteer
- Legislation at the 80th General Convention
>Updates – Attention Resolution Writers: New Policy for Amendments
>Legislative Research - And more...
The March 2022 Newsletter from the General Convention Office:
- Registration for the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is Now Open
- 2023-2024 Budget Feedback for the Joint Standing Committee on Program Budget & Finance
- Registration is Open
- for the General Convention Children’s Program
- Attention Resolution Writers: New Editing Procedure for Amendments in Resolutions
- House of Bishops Issues a Pastoral Letter
- Executive Council to Meet April 20-23
- Updating Contact Information
- GC80 Reminders
The Feburary 2022 Newsletter from the General Convention Office:
- An Important Update about the 80 th General Convention from the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer
- COVID-19 Policies
- Deputy Changes
- Nominees for the Next President and Vice-President of the House of Deputies
- Resolutions and Memorials for the 80 th General Convention
- Legislative Committee Hearings
- Legislative Committee Training for Hearings
- Joint Standing Committee on
- Program Budget & Finance
- Requests Feedback on 2023-2024 Budget (deadline: April 8)
The January 2022 Newsletter from the General Convention Office:
- 2021 Parochial Report Filing Site is Now Open for Congregations
- Moratorium on All DFMS In-Person Meetings and Travel
- Executive Council to Meet Virtually January 24 – 27, 2022
- 80th General Convention Updates -
Registration – coming in February!
Vaccination and Masking Requirements
Deputy Changes
Exhibitors at General Convention - Legislative News and Committees for the 80th General Convention
Public Hearings on Proposed Legislation Begin Online in February
All Filed Resolutions and Memorials Now Viewable on the Virtual Binder
Legislative Committee Secretaries Training
Secretariat Zoom Office Hours
Diocesan Secretaries of Convention
The December Newsletter from the General Convention Office:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Resolution Passed, Proof of Vaccination and Masks Required for All 80th General Convention Attendees
- Diocesan Secretaries of Convention
- Legislative Committees for the 80th General Convention
- Schedule for Electing a new President and Vice President of the House of Deputies
- Exhibit at General Convention
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. The 79th General Convention took place Thursday, July 5th through Friday, July 13th, 2018 at The Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
More information about the General Convention is available at https://www.generalconvention.org.
More information about the General Convention is available at https://www.generalconvention.org.
