| 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 third day of the 81st General Convention began with Morning Prayer in the ballroom. Watch the service online. Legislative sessions: Both houses met in joint session in the House of Deputies for a morning presentation by the chairs and members of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop. Legislative sessions continued in the afternoon. Read more about what happened today in the Episcopal News Service’s GC81 Daily Digest and its other convention coverage. Election of House of Deputies president: The House of Deputies reelected Julia Ayala Harris as president Tuesday afternoon. Ayala Harris’ second term begins on June 28 at the close of convention. Read more. Ayala Harris took questions from media at a press conference Tuesday afternoon hosted by the communications office of the president of the House of Deputies. Introducing new ‘Way of Love’ discipleship resource for kids The “BIG Way of Love for Kids”—on display at the Evangelism booth in the Exhibit Hall and available online in English, Spanish, and French—offers a set of playing cards and activities that invite and guide children into spiritual practices, including exploring, listening, praying, learning, and practicing. The cards are supplemented by seven audio recordings featuring paraphrased Bible stories, and a “Grown-ups Guide to the BIG Way of Love.” |
 House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris was reelected June 25 to a second term. / Photo credit : Randall Gornowich |
| In case you missed it‘A Case for Love’ film: On Sunday, GC81 attendees, including primates from the Anglican Communion, enjoyed two free screenings of the Bishop Michael Curry-inspired documentary, “A Case for Love.” The film will be available on pay-per-view across the U.S. and Canada in October. To learn more about the film, its upcoming digital release, and how to use it in your diocese/parish, visit www.acaseforlove.org. |
| Wednesday’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.8:30-10:30 a.m. ET: Eucharist service in Spanish, ballroom of the Kentucky International Convention Center (worship bulletin). The Rev. Yejide Peters Pietersen will preach; the Rev. Connie Sanchez will preside. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET: Legislative sessions (House of Bishops will be off-site holding its election for presiding bishop) 2-6 p.m. ET: Legislative sessions. NOTE: Watch the House of Deputies livestream to learn about presiding bishop election results and watch the confirmation vote by deputies. 7-9 p.m. ET: Legislative sessions as needed |
| Presiding bishop election processAfter Wednesday’s Eucharist, bishops will gather at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral to elect a presiding bishop in executive session. Once there is an election, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sends a delegation to report the result to the House of Deputies president. The president refers the name to the House of Deputies legislative committee on the Confirmation of the Election of the Presiding Bishop without announcing the name to the whole house. The committee will then meet to adopt a report and resolution to present to the House of Deputies on whether to confirm the choice of the House of Bishops. The House of Deputies will receive the report and vote on the recommendation. At the conclusion of that vote, the president of the House of Deputies will appoint a delegation from the House of Deputies to notify the House of Bishops of the action taken. The bishops remain in the cathedral and must refrain from any outside communication throughout the election and until the confirmation is received. Once the House of Bishops receives the confirmation, the presiding bishop-elect, at the invitation of the House of Deputies, is then presented to the House of Deputies, along with family members, and may address the house. A press conference with the presiding bishop-elect and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be hosted by the Office of Public Affairs following election and confirmation. Watch the press conference online.Read essays and other news from the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop. |
| Wednesday’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 10 resolutions on its consent calendar for Wednesday, and 22 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: 357 | Completed after Day 3: 85Wonder how a resolution moves through General Convention? View this infographic from the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. |
