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Use the below links or search on amazon for the 2018 blue book. Reports to the 79th general convention of the episcopal church, volume i. General convention 2006 blue book available online. Wnc resolution passed at convention 2011 and submitted to. I ended up writing almost like a reporter with opinions. Journal of the 78th general convention the episcopal church. This post excerpts scott gunns thoughts on the memorial and 10 resolutions offered here at episcopal resurrection. Church pension group services corporation, new york, new york. The task force for reimagining the episcopal church. Episcopal churchs 78th general convention to convene in salt. The episcopal church s 78th general convention, june 25 july 3, will be held at the salt palace convention center in salt lake city, ut diocese of utah. The blue book the report to the 78th general convention, commonly referred to as the blue book, is available online at the episcopal church general.

Blue book 2018 the general convention of the episcopal church. The blue book will be available online episcopal church office of public affairs press release the report to the 78th general convention, commonly referred to as the blue book, will be available online at the episcopal church general convention website here. Nov 21, 2015 at the diocese of missouri annual convention in 20 the following individuals were elected as general convention deputies for the 78th general convention in salt lake city in 2015. In the work up to general convention 2015 we might note that the matter of the anglican covenant will again appear on the docket. Resolved, that the 78th general convention authorize. This letter discusses prophetic voices, catalysts for mission, and nonstipendiary clergy. In 2015, the 78th general convention of the episcopal church will meet in salt lake city, utah, from thursday, june 25. Publications the general convention of the episcopal church. The blue book the report to the 78th general convention. At the diocese of missouri annual convention in 20 the following individuals were elected as general convention deputies for the 78th general convention in salt lake city in 2015. Resolved, that the 78th general convention commend liturgical resources i.

The journal of the 79th general convention is the certified source for the text of resolutions. The messenger enewsletter of the episcopal diocese of. Otherwise known as the blue book published separately. The blue book contains reports from the task force on the study of marriage and trec.

Jul 19, 2015 her last convention as a deputy was the 76th general convention in 2009, by then she had been an ordained priest for 12 years. A007 canonical implementation of a unicameral general convention. How much attention it will get is questionable, particularly given the big prize items new presiding bishop, task force on restructure, and various remedies for the decline in numbers, monies in the budget, and so forth. The 78th general convention will be a convention of screens, barlowe explained. It is my pleasure to introduce the reports of the committees, commissions, agencies and boards of the general convention of the episcopal church, otherwise known as the blue book.

You may have noticed that this blue book is not blue, not because i am colorblind, but to illuminate the convention theme. Were reprinting it here to facilitate dialogue and discussion this aspect of the how. The blue book contains reports from the task force on the study of marriage and. Feb 15, 2015 the blue book also contains reports of the committees, commissions, agencies and boards of the general convention. The episcopal church 78 general convention the blue book. Receives and proposes resolutions on the book of common prayer, liturgy, and. In our saturday series leading up to general convention we are making the blue book reports available as they are published. Resolved, that the 78th general convention requests dioceses and parishes use the study materials on marriage provided in the last triennium by the task force on the study of marriage, namely the dearly belo ved toolkit and the appended essays in their blue book report to this convention. Resolved, that the 78th general convention requests dioceses and parishes use. Recent general conventions the general convention of the. Resources 1was first published as part of the 2012 blue book report to the 77.

General convention episcopal diocese of north carolina. Blue book report for general convention 2018 advisory group for church planting members. The general convention of the episcopal church, which meets every three years, will convene on thursday 25th in salt lake city, utah, and run until the 3rd july. Upcoming events general convention of the episcopal. The data in the acts is taken directly from the journal. Learn about the 78th general convention of the episcopal church the diocese of. To the deputies and bishops of the 78th general convention of the. Receives and proposes resolutions that address the governance and structure of this church including general convention, executive council, and the anglican communion. Word to the church, lays out their recommendations for adoption at general convention 2015. Her last convention as a deputy was the 76th general convention in 2009, by then she had been an ordained priest for 12 years. Much of it is taken directly from the blue book report. General convention 2015 webinar watch a recording and download the slides from a webinar about communicating the 78th general convention. The general convention committees are underway edod evangelist, carrie headington, talks about upcoming convention.

I will bless you and you will be a blessing, revised and expanded 2015, as found in the blue book, for study and use in congregations and dioceses of the episcopal church. Have you been wondering what general convention is all. The episcopal churchs 78th general convention, june 25. General convention in 140 characters or less how twitter is a useful tool for tracking what is happening at general convention. Complete report as pdf volume 1 and volume 2 online legislative system the virtual binder. Blue book 2018 the general convention of the episcopal. To see a short powerpoint introduction to the general convention, click here. Summary of the report in 2015, the 78th general convention gc directed the sclm to prepare a plan for comprehensive prayer book revision see the resolution online here. The episcopal church reports to the 78th general convention otherwise known as the blue book reports of the committees, commissions, agencies, and boards to the general convention of the episcopal church. The general convention is the governing body of the episcopal church that meets every three years. Paul fromberg, a member of the episcopal church and the visual arts. The report to the 79th general convention, commonly referred to as the blue book, will be available online at the episcopal church general. A006 restructure standing commissions and interim bodies of general convention.

Receives and proposes resolutions on the book of common prayer, liturgy, and music of. For an online database of past resolutions use the acts of convention available on the website of the archives of the episcopal church. The diocese of utah welcomes the 78th general convention to indianapolis. Canon michael barlowe, general convention executive officer, said. Supreme court ruling legalized samesex marriage nationwide, the 78th general convention was in its second day. The episcopal churchs 78th general convention, june 25 july 3, 2015 will.

Where can you find out more about what will happen at general convention. The blue book is the compilation of reports from all committees, commissions, agencies, and boards of the episcopal church prepared in anticipation of general convention. Deputy the presiding bishop, but not the presiding deputy, currently receives a stipend. The episcopal churchs 78th general convention, june 25 july 3, will be held at the salt palace convention center in salt lake city, ut diocese of utah. Two new reports have been added to the blue book web site. Jun 11, 2015 episcopal churchs 78th general convention, june 25 july 3, will be held at the salt palace convention center in salt lake city, utah diocese of utah. Supplemental materials the general convention of the. Blue book reports as well as for the acts of convention from 1976 through 2012. There are many sites which can help you to follow what is happening, and a livestreaming site which can enable you to listen as it happens. Part of my reason was my frustration with the lack of secular coverage of the gc and the poor content and understanding. External links and 7wd posts related to the 78th general convention of the episcopal. I will bless you and you will be a blessing, revised and expanded 2015, as found in the blue book, liturgy supplemental materials. Deputies and alternates from mississippi posting convention blogs.

Episcopal resurrection calling the 78th general convention. Preparing for general convention is easier taken in small bites bytes. Powerpoint and 8x5 graphic booklet on 2018 general convention. This year the meeting will be held june 23 through july 3 in salt lake city, utah. These are just first thoughts as i return home, and the full impact and meaning will have to emerge over time. Blogging through the blue book and other resolutions. Getting ready for the 78th general convention on vimeo. The right reverend michael curry, bishop of the episcopal diocese of north carolina, interviews martha alexander and joe ferrell, deputies to the 78th general convention of the episcopal church. Resolved, that the 78th general convention shall promote the revitalization of. External links and 7wd posts related to the 78th general convention of the episcopal church. A few days later, convention authorized two new marriage rites for trial use resolution a054 by both samesex and oppositesex couples.

That the 78th general convention encourage dioceses and provinces to include an. The below link opens the official digital version as a pdf file. This is an unofficial online discussion group for present and former deputies, alternates. His comments are part of scotts epic tangled up in blue series in which he writes on every piece of legislation proposed for the 78th general convention. Episcopal churchs 78th general convention, june 25 july 3, will be held at the salt palace convention center in salt lake city, utah diocese of utah. I write to offer some initial thoughts about the 78th general convention of the episcopal church and what the actions of that general convention might mean for the diocese of hawai.

The public affairs offices general convention media kit and the website for the 78th general convention offer an overview of what will take place as well as links to the blue book reports and complete information related to the resolutions being brought to convention. The report to the 78th general convention, commonly referred to as the blue book, will be available online at the episcopal church general convention website here reports will be added to the general convention website as they are received, the rev. The blue book disponible en espanol aqui contains reports from the committees, commissions and boards of the 78th general convention. Blue book report to general convention, executive council, see pages. Salt lake city the election of a new presiding bishop, the theology of marriage, gun violence and the episcopal church in cuba are just some of the issues that will come before the episcopal churchs 78th general convention when it convenes june 25 through july 3 in salt lake city. She went to convention that summer and then she joined my yearoldson and me on a trip to france in the fall a first for all of us.

General convention will again grapple with samesex. The blue book also contains reports of the committees, commissions, agencies and boards of the general convention. Appendices of the report of the standing commission on liturgy and music bblsm, pp. Have you been wondering what general convention is all about or trying to find a way to explain everything to your. General convention of the episcopal church has 10,237 members. Learn about general convention episcopal church foundation.

The messenger enewsletter of the episcopal diocese of central. Resolved, that the 78th general convention acknowledges that implicit racial bias and racial profiling result in a criminal justice system that disproportionately incarcerates people of color damaging individuals, families, and communities. The general convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the episcopal church in the united states of america. Lay deputieskathy dyer l1, lisa fox l2, jay kloecker l3, michael booker l4, michael clark l5, adrienne lemmons dillon l6, elizabeth yount l7. With the exception of the bible, the book of common prayer, and the constitution and canons, it is the ultimate authority in the episcopal church. General convention association for episcopal deacons. Its blue book report says it found widespread acceptance of the rite across the church except eight. The 78th general convention is right around the corner. With the exception of the bible, the book of common prayer, and the constitution and canons, it is the ultimate authority in the episcopal church, being the bureaucratic facility through which the collegial function of the episcopate is exercised. A054 resolved, the house of deputies concurring, that the 78th general convention commend liturgical resources i.

The blue book, which contains all the reports and resolutions, plus official business of 78th general convention, may be accessed at. A008 provide stipend for the president of the house of deputiespresiding. General conventions task force on the study of marriage has monitored the use of two new marriage rites general convention approved in 2015 for trial use resolution a054 by both samesex and oppositesex couples and is aware of concern about unequal access to the trial use liturgies. If you want to get an inside and more personal perspective on what happens at general convention, you may do that by logging on to blogs created by members and alternates of the mississippi deputation. Episcopal churchs 78th general convention to convene in.

To the deputies and bishops of the 78th general convention. One of the highlights of general convention is a festival. The general convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the episcopal church. For the first time, all reports for the blue book will be offered only online rather than in print. The 79th journal of the general convention of the episcopal church is now available for free online. General convention of the episcopal church in the united. Integrity, an organization that for 40 years has championed the cause of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender episcopalians and their allies, honored its founder, louis crew clay at the june 29 integrity eucharist, a tradition during general convention since 1976. The blue book is 753 pages long, but, fortunately, it has a table of contents, and you can read. Committee to study the relationship of the general convention and the general theological seminary. The deputies and bishops gathered at the 78th general convention will consider an array of resolutions, some of which may affect our common life, and our life in the anglican communion, for years to come. Charis hills blog post in which i bumble my way through attempting to summarize and explain my accomplishments at general convention general convention website. Within 10 years, general convention had agreed on its form of governance and a pattern of worship for the church, both of which endure today.