The 81st General Convention | June 23 – 28, 2024 | Louisville, Kentucky.
The General Convention (GC) is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. 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 comprises two houses: the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. It meets regularly once every three years.
Our Deputation Recorded Their Wraps-Up and Shared an Overview Of General Convention.
Watch the Video Below:
Diocese of Easton Attendees:
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray; Clergy Deputies: The Rev. Mary Friel, The Ven. Laura Harbaugh, The Rev. Susan Leight, The Rev. Mark Delcuze, The Rev. Nathaniel Pierce, The Rev. Patrick Collins; Lay Deputies: Sandra Bjork, Tom Shuster, Eddie Vance, John Dragone, Susan Moore, Noelle Fillion Powell; Additional Attendees: Kathleen Wise (ECW), The Rev. David Michaud (Secretariat Member), The Rev. Greg Harbaugh. The Rev. Greg Powell, The Rev. Margaret Brack
Loving and Gracious God, we ask that you watch over and bless all who are traveling this week to Louisville to attend the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Please keep them safe and healthy. Give them wisdom, guidance, courage and strength in their deliberations. Help them make thoughtful and wise decisions for the good of all and for the governance of our Episcopal Church. Amen.
Photos & Reflections from our Delegation
Pictures and notes from members of our team at the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in June 2024 in Louisville, KY.
June 21 – Arrival Day! Exhibit Hall
Images from Morning Prayer
Harris Re-Elected President of the the House
Tom & the Sewanee Tiger
GC Deputation – Small
Images from Morning Prayer 2
Dinner Together
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Jefferts Schori, Rowe & Curry
GC81 Exhibit Hall
Presiding Bishops Past, Future, & Present
Wednesday Quick Quote
Bishop San on his way to Vote for PB
Bishop San and Rev David Michaud
Bishop on his way to Vote
Morning Prayer Day 2
Bishops Walk to the Cathedral to Vote for PB – 2
A Pause from the Action
Easton’s Delegation
Morning Prayer
Bishop San with newly elected Bishop Sean Rowe
Images from Morning Prayer 3
June 21 – Arrival Day!
Dinner Together!
Easton’s Table at Convention
Convention Logistics
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe Elected 28th Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1. Rowe was chosen from among five nominees on the first ballot. Following his election by the House of Bishops, the House of Deputies confirmed the...
Tuesday Highlights from Our Team
GC81 Tuesday Highlights from Our Easton Team: Recognized Camp Day by wearing our Camp Wright T-shirts during the sessions today, Triennial budget adopted, ECW recognized and celebrated for their 150th anniversary, 51st Triennial, Consent agenda adopted, House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris re-elected to a new term in a contested election, Welcomed Navaho Nation as a Mission Diocese,...
Stay Updated with these Links:
- Be sure to check out the Diocese of Easton’s website and Facebook page to follow along with some of our deputies as they share vignettes along with way.
- “Toward GC81” is a roundup of updates, news, and events related to the 81st General Convention. (6/20/24)
- Nominees for the 28th Presiding Bishop (Presiding Bishop Election will be held on Wednesday, June 26th beginning at 10:30 am)
- Day to Day Schedule (Draft)
- Livestreams: All the legislative sessions and worship at General Convention will be livestreamed. Here’s the link to the livestreams for worship and for sessions in both the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies.
- Track Legislation and Elections: You can find the latest information on all resolutions and elections as they make their way through the General Convention by clicking on the Virtual Binder.
- House of Deputies Website
- Convention Resources