| Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which runs through June 28 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. These daily updates from the Office of Public Affairs include news, events, and resources related to GC81. Attending GC81 in Louisville? Search for the “Cvent Events” app from the App Store or Google Play, or scan this QR code to download the app to track all events and information on-site. The full schedule and overview calendar can also be found online. Tuning in to GC from home? Watch worship services, legislative sessions, press conferences, and special forums live or on demand on the GC81 Media Hub. |
| Today’s highlights The second day of the 81st General Convention began with Morning Prayer in the ballroom. Watch the service online. Legislative sessions: The Joint Budget Committee of the Executive Council presented to a joint session of both houses the proposed churchwide budget for 2025-2027 and answered questions. The committee will meet again in September to consider how best to reconcile the budget with funding requests passed by General Convention. The Official Youth Presence visited the House of Bishops and shared their hopes for the future of The Episcopal Church. Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky Night: The host diocese for GC81 offered an evening of “God Talk” conversations, a food truck rodeo, silent disco, and Compline at multiple venues in Louisville. Learn more. |
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| Top: Members of the General Convention Official Youth Presence offer remarks to the House of Bishops on June 24. Above left, the Rev. Marla Asson of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada testifies at the presentation of the budget in a joint session of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. Above right: Bishop Gregory Palmer embraces Presiding Bishop Michael Curry after making remarks about The Episcopal Church’s journey toward full communion with the United Methodist Church. / Photos by Randall Gornowich |
| In case you missed it Watch video of the Opening Eucharist sermon by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris – June 23 Read a transcript of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s revival sermon on June 22. |
| Tuesday’s livestream schedule On the GC81 Media Hub site, click on the links beneath the House of Bishops, House of Deputies, and “Love. Always” boxes to watch worship services and legislative sessions live or on demand.9-10 a.m. ET: Morning Prayer (livestreamed from House of Deputies), ballroom of the Kentucky International Convention Center (worship bulletin). 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET: Joint session in the House of Deputies featuring presentation of presiding bishop nominees. 2-6 p.m. ET: Legislative sessions in both houses, including the election of president in the House of Deputies |
| Tuesday’s legislation Check the General Convention Office’s virtual binder to find the most up-to-date legislative and consent calendars for the House of Deputies and House of Bishops. The vbinder also contains links to elections, memorials, church budget information, and more. Looking for a specific resolution? View all resolutions or search by number or keyword.The House of Deputies has 19 resolutions on its consent calendar for Tuesday, and 24 on its legislative calendar. Check the House of Bishops calendar each morning for which resolutions are scheduled for the day. Current number of GC81 resolutions: 356 | Completed after Day 2: 61Wonder how a resolution moves through General Convention? View this infographic from the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. |
| Tuesday events in LouisvilleForum with leaders of Indigenous boarding school commissions, 7:30-9 p.m. ET, Hyatt Regency ballroom AB This panel discussion is designed to update Episcopalians on the work of commissions formed by the 80th General Convention and Executive Council to research the church’s role in Indigenous boarding schools. Join the forum—and visit the Indigenous Boarding School Commissions booth in the Exhibit Hall—to learn about the work being done and how you can get involved at a parish or diocesan level. The forum will be livestreamed on the GC Media Hub in the “special events” section and on the Indigenous Ministries Facebook page. |
