D025 – what it is and what it isn’t.

July 15, 2009

[View resolution D025 in its final form here]

D025 reaffirms resolution A159 of the 2006 General Convention – it affirms our commitment to the Anglican Communion, of which we are a constituent member, and which is a rich tapestry of ministries and networks as well as personal relationships. It isn’t a huge Church, like the Roman Catholic Church, but is an aggregation of independent national Churches.
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Just A Few Thoughts from Bishop

July 5, 2009

A Post from Bishop Daniel

I want to share some thoughts with you as I prepare to leave for Anaheim this coming Saturday. First, I’m excited to prepare to attend my seventh General Convention (my fifth as Bishop), and I am honored once again to take my place in Convention as Bishop of our blessed Diocese of East Carolina.

For me, this will be a busy General Convention (All of them are!). There is first, the daily round of legislative sessions, committee meetings, worship including small services as well as a daily Eucharist for the entire Convention, special events, etc. A brief look at the (filled) General Convention daily schedule will give a good idea of how a Deputy or Bishop’s day is spent in the main. Read the rest of this entry »


Getting Ready, Getting a Grasp

June 23, 2009

Posted By: Ms. Keri Dixon

I have made the plans. I have the bags packed (well, in my head at least), and my tickets are in place.  But am I ready to go?  I think not!

The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is such a large and looming prospect in front of me that I am not entirely sure where to start.  Since starting as my job as Communications Officer last year, General Convention has been there, looming in the month of July like the shadows of an L.A. high-rise to an ant.

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