GC79 Recap: July 8
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 Sunday, July 8:
Top 3 Things to Know:
- Public Witness of Bishops Against Gun Violence
- Prayer Vigil at Immigration Detention Center
- NC Bishops Check In with the Diocese
From The Episcopal Church:
Young adult preacher Andrés Gonzélez-Bonillas astounds at Sunday worship; read the sermon
“The Episcopal Church is Here”: A prayer vigil at Hutto Detention Center
Bishops adopt covenant pledging to work for equity and justice
Inside General Convention
From Episcopal News Service:
ENS Digest: July 8
Bishops Against Gun Violence gather in public witness
Gay Clark Jennings re-elected for third, final term of deputies’ president
Full ENS coverage
NC Notes:
Bishop Sam and Bishop Anne check in with Diocese
Deputy Roundup: The Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg
View the updated photo album
Coming up July 9 (all times ET):
10:15a.m. – Bishop Sam Rodman preaches at the Bishops Against Gun Violence Daily Witness Liturgy (watch on Facebook Live)
11:30a.m. & 3:15p.m. – Legislative Sessions (watch both Houses on the Media Hub)
6:00p.m. – Daily deputy roundup; Alice Freeman (watch on Facebook Live)
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