GC79 Recap: July 11
By Diocesan House
The 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is taking place in Austin, Texas, July 5-13, 2018. Each day we’re bringing you the highlights from the Episcopal Church, Episcopal News Service and the Diocese of North Carolina delegation. Here are the highlights of Wednesday, July 11:
Top 3 Things to Know:
- House of Deputies unanimously concurs with bishops to welcome Cuba back to The Episcopal Church
- Deputies agree with bishops on new plan for liturgical and prayer book revision
- Diocese of NC responds to welcoming Cuba back to the Church
From The Episcopal Church:
House of Deputies unanimously concurs with House of Bishops to welcome Cuba back to The Episcopal Church
Read the resolution
Watch the concurrence session
General Convention gets proposed 2019-2021 “Jesus Movement” budget
Deputies agree with bishops on new plan for liturgical and prayer book revision
Bishops reject Israel/Palestine resolution passed by House of Deputies
Inside General Convention: The Rt. Rev. Griselda Delgado del Carpio, Bishop of Cuba
From Episcopal News Service:
ENS Digest: July 11
Marriage rites resolution heading back to House of Deputies
On the “front line” of the Jesus Movement
Full ENS coverage
NC Notes:
Diocese of NC responds to welcoming Cuba back to The Episcopal Church
EPPN: The Church’s Advocacy Voice Answers Biblical Mandate
Deputy Roundup: The Rev. Helen Svoboda-Barber and Martha Alexander
View the updated photo album
Coming up July 12:
10:00a.m. & 3:15p.m. – Legislative Sessions (watch both Houses on the Media Hub)
1:00p.m. – Bible Study w/Bishop Sam; special guest, the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris (watch on Facebook Live)
7:00p.m. – Deputy Roundup with the Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber (watch on Facebook Live)
8:30p.m. – Closing Eucharist (watch on the Media Hub)
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