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Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori's Sermon at the General Convention 2009 Closing Eucharist
We”ve heard lots of words these last 11 days. We”ve used those words to make policy, to claim our missionary heartbeat, to bind ourselves in solidarity with the least, the […]
President Bonnie Andersons closing remarks to the House of Deputies at the General Convention 2009
Deputies, Alternates, Guests, Visitors: I have again been honored by you and elected to serve as President of the House of Deputies for the approaching triennium and through the 77th […]
Brian McLarens Sermon at the July 16 Eucharist
Buenos dias, hermanas y hermanos. Para mi, es un gran placer y honor estar con ustedes y pensar juntos sobre el evangelio de Jesus, que es el reino de […]
The Episcopal Church and Proposed Budget Reductions
The Program, Budget and Finance (PB&F) Committee of The Episcopal Church today presented a budget to the General Convention that proposes a $23 million reduction in the 2010-2012 triennial. “This […]
Abagail Nelson's Sermon at the July 14 Eucharist
The following is the sermon by Abagail Nelson, senior vice president of programs, of Episcopal Relief & Development, presented at the Tuesday, July 14 Eucharist at the Episcopal Church”s 76th […]
The Episcopal Church Recommits To The Anglican Communion And Affirms Transparency In Its Ordination Processes
The House of Bishops and the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church today completed passage of a revised Resolution D025, Commitment and Witness to the Anglican Communion, at the […]
Cowarts Sermon at the July 13 Eucharist
The following is the sermon by Dr. Courtney Cowart, Director of Advocacy and Community Affairs, Office of Disaster Response and Episcopal Community Services of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, presented […]
Presiding Bishops Sermon at the Sunday Eucharist and Triennial Ingathering of the United Thank Offering
People get ready for General Convention in different ways. I didn”t notice any of the staff go on retreat, but two of them did drive a truck filled with electronics […]
Jenny Te Paa addresses House of Deputies at the Episcopal Church General Convention
The following is the address presented by Jenny Te Paa, dean of Te Rau Kahikatea (College of St. John the Evangelist) in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 11 to the […]
PBSs Ray Suarez July 11 Sermon at the Episcopal Church General Convention
The following is the sermon preached by Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for PBS”s NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and formerly of NPR”s Talk of the Nation, on July 11 during Eucharist […]
