Office of Public Affairs
GC81 Daily Update: Wednesday, June 26
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.
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe elected 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1.
GC81 Daily Update: Tuesday, June 25
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.
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.

