ECCT ENEWS
Special Edition: General Convention
July 8-11, 2022 | Day 2, Issue 3
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and ECCT's Bishop Ian Douglas (centered) line up with bishops behind a Bishops Unite Against Gun Violence banner July 8 at the start of a march marking the death of a man by gun violence the day before, just blocks away from the Baltimore Convention Center where the 80th General Convention is meeting. Photo: Melodie Woerman/Episcopal News Service
The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Saturday, July 9, 2022
News & Updates


Resolutions & Reports of Interest

  • July 8: Deputies adopted Resolution A125, offered by the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committee, and which would establish a voluntary Episcopal Coalition for Racial Equity and Justice among dioceses and congregations. Bishop Ian Douglas, a committee member, said the resolution focuses on extending the work currently being done in becoming beloved community.

  • July 9: Bishops approved Resolution A129 which directs presiding officers and the Church Pension Fund to conduct historical research on the ways in which financial and other assets of The Episcopal Church are directly tied to the enslavement of humans, the slave trade, and historical and current racial injustices, allocating $150,000 for the work.

ECCT BISHOPS AND DEPUTIES
Day Two Reflections

The second full day of legislation has completed in Baltimore at The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Listen to the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Rev. Tracy Johnson Russel, and Ms. Elizabeth Rousseau as they give their mid day reflections. You can find more photos and all the daily reflections here on our website.
RESOURCES FOR GENERAL CONVENTION
Bishop Laura (front left) poses with other bishops repping their diocesan camp shirts on “Camp Swag Day.”
For All Things #GC80

ECCT's General Convention webpage has links to many different resources and websites that can provide you with up to the minute updates. Explore the Virtual Binder which gives access to calendars of resolutions, committee reports, and much more. View daily live coverage of the House of Bishops, House of Deputies, and daily media briefings on the GC 80 Media Hub here. Follow the conversation on Twitter by searching the hashtag #GC80.
JULY 10, 2022

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Eucharist
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Legislative Session
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM - Legislative Session
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Legislative Session As Needed

* All Times Eastern
Prayers for the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oraciones por la 80ª Convención General de la Iglesia Episcopal

Omnipotente y eterno Dios, fuente de toda sabiduría y entendimiento, hazte presente con los que deliberan en la 80ª Convención General de la Iglesia Episcopal para la renovación y misión de tu Iglesia. Enséñanos a que en todas las cosas busquemos primeramente tu honor y tu gloria. Guíanos para percibir lo que es justo; concédenos el valor para buscarlo y la gracia para lograrlo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
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