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General Convention

11/17/2009 House of Deputies president sets out plan for naming vice president's successor

10/6/2009 'Unfinished business' of General Convention is theme of Oct. 11 bulletin inserts

8/27/2009 General Convention renounces Doctrine of Discovery

8/14/2009 Summaries of General Convention actions now available

8/10/2009 Resolutions concerning ordination process, same-sex blessings are topic of August 16 bulletin insert

8/5/2009 Record numbers accessed General Convention through church's media

8/4/2009 Triennial budget is topic of August 9 bulletin inserts

7/27/2009 Canterbury reflects on General Convention

Global issues are outlined in August 2 bulletin inserts

7/23/2009 Church's 2010-2012 triennial budget available in English, Spanish

7/22/2009 Presiding Bishop's letter to the church on General Convention

7/21/2009 Presiding officers write Canterbury explaining same-gender unions resolution

Convention takes steps forward in ecumenism

7/20/2009 Global crises get convention's attention

Convention report series begins with July 26 bulletin inserts

7/18/2009 Convention Daily

7/17/2009 Bishops discuss budget realities

Presiding officers' letter to Canterbury presents context for convention actions

Convention calls for collection of 'resources' for same-gender blessing

Bishops reject resolution on Israel/Palestine, call for more balanced approach

Convention Daily

'The Terminator' Nigel Renton makes appearance at convention

Mood of convention reflects ubuntu

Deputies address economic crisis, bishop elections

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Public narrative offers Episcopalians leadership training, call to mission

Deputies value youth presence, call for increased mission activity

7/16/2009 West Texas bishop drafts 'Anaheim Statement,' reaffirms moratoria commitment

Crisis equals opportunity in the Episcopal Church, Brian McLaren says

Continuing dioceses: The church is alive and well

From Breath to Wonder: L.A. Night rocks Anaheim Convention Center Arena

Convention Notebook: Altar Guild officers installed; Volunteers needed to continue work

Ubuntu Choir resonates throughout convention

Convention adopts severely reduced triennial budget

Bishops delay decision on retired bishops' voice and vote

Convention Daily

7/15/2009 Bishops, deputies see crisis and opportunity in proposed budget

Convention accepts revised ministry discipline canons

Deputies approve lay pension plan, covenant study

Bishops call for 'resources' for same-gender blessing

Bishops say 'all baptized persons' is inclusive enough for ministry access resolution

ERD Sunday encouraged, liturgy for companion animals proposed

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Resolution D025 draws mixed responses

Denominational health plan to provide coverage for all clergy, laity

Committee proposes $23 million budget cut, reduction in diocesan asking

God's dream is for a reconciled world, Deputies' president tells ECW

African-American youth are impressed with church's mission focus, inclusiveness

Focus on the environment is now, Bishop Charleston says at convention Eucharist

Convention Daily

Convention Notebook: Official Youth Presence; Traces of the Trade nominated for Emmy

7/14/2009 Convention reaffirms open ordination process, commitment to communion

Bishops to consider Rachel's Tears, Hannah's Hopes

Convention Notebook: Anglican covenant study, Altar Guild Art Show, open Communion

Abagail Nelson's address at the July 14 General Convention Eucharist

Peace Fellowship's young adult representatives are active advocates for justice issues

Convention worship vestments hold special meaning

Ecumenical guests raise their voices in song and prayer

Massachusetts bishop honored for his work with campers

Convention Daily

Church leaders of hurricane-affected areas express gratitude to ECW

Money and faith present conflict between scarcity and abundance, Schut says

Environmental issues are on the table at convention

Bulletin: Convention approves Resolution D025, affirms openness of ordination process

Deputies reject litigation resolution, approve ecumenical agreement and communications study

7/13/2009 Domestic poverty theme of convention Eucharist

Deputies consent to Ecuador Central bishop consecration

Bishops adopt $3.5 million plan to evangelize Latinos/Hispanics

Same-gender blessings proposal moves to House of Bishops

Bishops' spouses take up hammers, paint brushes in local service project

It's not your grandmother's altar guild

Courtney Cowart's sermon at the July 13 General Convention Eucharist

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Poetry adds creative flair, reflective space to convention

Bishops affirm openness of ordination process

Anglican bishops, primates see Episcopal Church at work and prayer

Convention Daily

7/12/2009 Chicago Consultation hosts 'Doing Justice, Building Communion' luncheon

Convention Daily

Budget committee asks convention for prayers

Presiding Bishop preaches at eucharist, UTO ingathering

Bishops approve denominational health plan

ECW president takes her prayers, passion to House of Deputies

Deputies support fully inclusive ordination process, ongoing commitment to communion

Eucharist highlights Episcopal pageantry, UTO mission

Peace fellowship honors Brownings

General Convention Chapel: Contemplation and Reflection

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Jenny Te Paa addresses the House of Deputies

Repentance for slavery has a long way to go, say advocates

7/11/2009 From alien drawings to worship insights, children add their spirit to convention

B033-related legislation to move to House of Deputies

Studio 8 – a place to pray, network

Anderson's international guests reflect on uniqueness of convention

Convention Notebook: Alaska bishop search, Christian formation charter, bishops' CD, bishop consents

Convention Daily

Bishops adopt mandatory pension plan for lay workers

PBS' Ray Suarez speaks of hospitality, community at convention eucharist

Four-footed ambassadors attend hearings

Bonnie Anderson, Brian Prior re-elected to lead House of Deputies

Perspective - Our turn to listen, watch and pray

Deputies urge greater committee member transparency

7/10/2009 Resolution B033 continues to spark passionate debate

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Anglican primates, international guests called to consider economic justice at Nixon Library dinner

Convention newcomers and veterans serving with optimism

Deputies delay approval of Central Ecuador bishop election

Integrity Eucharist celebrates church's diversity

Young adults' message: 'We ARE here!'

Church unity, Moravians celebrated at General Convention eucharist

Convention Daily newspaper

Budget committee asks for ideas to meet funding gap

7/9/2009 Convention Daily newspaper

Episcopalians practice ancient art of conversation

LA diocese, Habitat for Humanity Orange County partner to build 'Gordon's House'

Committee hears opinions on future of church communications

Marriage equality, same-gender rites receive broad support at hearings

LOS ANGELES: Archbishop of Canterbury visits Santa Ana preschoolers

Reader Responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Budget committee hears Episcopalians ask for hope, symbols, money

Convention Notebook: Christian anti-Judaism, Anglican group leads prayers, slave trade film

Archbishop thanks church women for 'sharing prayers, care and experience'

'Holy Women, Holy Men' is approved by liturgy and music committees

Bishops support increasing MDG commitment to 1 percent

Budget committee's revenue hearing won't be testimony as usual

Archbishop of Canterbury offers meditation, expresses gratitude to convention

Testimony is overwhelmingly in favor of moving beyond B033

Opening day for Episcopal Church Women marked by firsts

7/8/2009 Reader responses to Episcopal Life Online coverage of the 76th General Convention

Convention Daily newspaper

Resolution to allow 'generous discretion' for same-sex blessings draws passionate debate

Chicago Consultation releases homosexuality study guide

From organic coffee to 'holy hardware,' exhibit hall has something for everyone

Reconciling mission focus of convention opening Eucharist

Bishops seek deeper relations with Presbyterians, Church of Sweden

Deputies adopt mission priorities for 2010-2012

Global economics a 'crisis of truthfulness,' Archbishop of Canterbury tells convention

Archbishop hears from cross section of Episcopal Church

7/7/2009 Looking out, gazing in

International guests find new understanding of Episcopal Church polity

Archbishop of Canterbury to make debut appearance at General Convention

Sudan primate upholds 'mutual understanding, true partnership' with Episcopalians

Budget committee to present mission priorities resolution July 8

Public narrative helps Episcopalians find their voice in mission

Artists help set the mood for worship in Anaheim

Native American/Indigenous ministry raises awareness

Presiding Bishop to church: 'We will fail if we choose business as usual'

Convention notebook: Asian Ministries, Michael Jackson, a bright green coat

Anderson calls convention to deeper sense of mission

7/6/2009 Discussion of human sexuality will again occupy debate at General Convention

Program, Budget and Finance committee faces realities of current economic climate

Eucharist commissions convention volunteers

7/2/2009 Executive Council asks for comment on current Anglican covenant draft

ECW members hope to 'Grow in Grace' at 46th triennial gathering

7/1/2009 General Convention and new technology draw church family together

Private meeting with Williams at convention will address sexuality, ministry

Bulletin inserts for July 12 offer prayers for General Convention

6/30/2009 Draft report encourages Episcopalians to re-evaluate mission

Convention to consider increased funding, name change for missionaries

House of Deputies may convene unusual sessions on Resolution B033

6/24/2009 Three-year revenue projections decreased by $9 million

6/23/2009 Pre-General Convention bulletin insert series concludes July 5 with 'Being Episcopalian'

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at General Convention forum

6/16/2009 Bulletin inserts feature issues to be brought before General Convention

6/9/2009 Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion are topic of fourth General Convention bulletin insert

6/3/2009 Episcopal Life Weekly continues General Convention bulletin insert series

Pregnancy-loss prayers, new church calendar proposed

6/2/2009 Full communion with Moravians proposed

5/26/2009 Bulletin insert series on General Convention continues

5/19/2009 Bulletin insert series to focus on General Convention

5/13/2009 Episcopal Church leaders give webcast preview of General Convention

5/7/2009 Media Hub to provide look at General Convention 2009

5/1/2009 General Convention office seeks recommendations for CCABs

3/31/2009 Millennium Development Goals on convention radar

3/27/2009 Blue Book's reports posted on General Convention's website

Program, Budget and Finance committee begins work on 2010-2012 plan

3/24/2009 Deputies are assigned to General Convention Committees

2/23/2009 Global issues a priority for General Convention

2/6/2009 Dioceses send resolutions to General Convention

1/6/2009 Moving toward convention

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