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[Episcopal News Service] The Rev. John Floberg, a priest in the Diocese of North Dakota, has declared his candidacy for House of Deputies vice president, joining three other declared candidates in the election scheduled for June 27. The election follows the reelection June 25 of House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris. Because a lay…

Bishop Sean Rowe was elected and confirmed June 26 as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. [Episcopal News Service – Louisville, Kentucky] The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of Western New York, was elected June 26 by the House of Bishops to serve as the 28th presiding…

[Episcopal News Service – Louisville, Kentucky] The deputies’ and bishops’ legislative committees on Accessibility & Inclusion heard testimony June 26 on two resolutions: D080, which would create a Committee on Disability and Deaf Inclusion; and D081, to expand the childcare provided during General Convention. D080 follows recommendations made by the Task Force on Disability & Deaf…

Episcopalians representing Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship’s Palestine Israel Network and others gathered at the Kentucky International Convention Center for Compline following the second day of the 81st General Convention’s legislative sessions. Photo: Logan Crews/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service – Louisville, Kentucky] Toward the end of the House of…

Indianapolis Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, right, speaks with her predecessor, the Rt. Rev. Catherine Waynick, left, while they prepare to leave the Kentucky International Conference Center in downtown Louisville to walk to nearby Christ Church Cathedral to vote for The Episcopal Church’s 28th presiding bishop. June 26, 2024. Photo: Shireen Korkzan/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service…

[Episcopal News Service — Louisville, Kentucky] In their afternoon session on June 25, the House of Bishops heard Resolution D056, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Los Angeles Bishop John Taylor brought forward an amendment containing suggestions inspired by Pathways for Peace, a framework that guides inclusive approaches to prevent violent conflict.  The first section,…

Navajoland Deputy GJ Gordy, joined by other Navajoland deputies, addresses the House of Deputies on June 25 after it approved a resolution elevating the area mission to a missionary diocese. The resolution now heads to the House of Bishops for final approval. Photo: Scott Gunn [Episcopal News Service – Louisville, Kentucky] The House of Deputies…

Minnesota Bishop Craig Loya, center, and the diocese’s deputation pose in front of the deputies’ stanchion, which is topped with Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Photo: David Paulsen/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service – Louisville, Kentucky] Charlie Brown is in attendance this week at the 81st General Convention. So is Snoopy. Even if you didn’t know…

The second day of the 81st General Convention June 24, 2024, ended with “Diocese of Kentucky Night,” where convention-goers could attend various events staged throughout downtown Louisville or within a two-mile radius, including a silent “Episco-disco” dance party at Christ Church Cathedra. Photo: Shireen Korkzan [Episcopal News Service] “You can’t just say disco and not…

[Episcopal News Service — Louisville, Kentucky] House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris was re-elected June 25, winning decisively on the first ballot and fending off challenges from the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, the deputies’ vice president, and Zena Link, a former Executive Council member. The victory sends Ayala Harris to a second term — and…