GC79 Recap: July 10

By Diocesan House

The 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is taking place in Austin, Texas, July 5-13, 2018. Each day we're bringing you the highlights from the Episcopal Church, Episcopal News Service and the Diocese of North Carolina delegation. Here are the highlights of Tuesday, July 10:

Top 4 Things to Know:

• TEConversation: Creation Care
• Bishops vote unanimously to admit Cuba as a diocese in The Episcopal Church
• Bishops propose expanded path for prayer book revision
• The Rev. Jay Sidebotham discusses why discipleship matters

From The Episcopal Church:

TEConversation calls on Episcopalians to care for creation. Watch.
Bishops vote unanimously to admit Cuba as a diocese in The Episcopal Church. Watch the session.
Bishops propose expanded path for prayer book revision
Episcopal Church's Media Hub engages thousands remotely during 79th General Convention
Ecumenical leaders pledge solidarity in prayer and action
Inside General Convention: Archbishop Thabo Mkgoba (from TEConversation: Creation Care)

From Episcopal News Service:

Committee ready to propose a 'missionary budget for the Jesus Movement'
Clergy, lay leaders gather to bear witness to gun violence
Deputies back plan to end financial complicity in Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands
Full ENS coverage

NC Notes:

Why Discipleship Matters with the Rev. Jay Sidebotham (video)
Deputy Roundup: Jamie L’Enfant Edwards, Alice Freeman & the Rev. Kevin Matthews (embed video)
View the updated photo album

Coming up July 11: 

11:30a.m., 3:45p.m. - Legislative Sessions (watch both Houses on the Media Hub)
3:15p.m. - Joint session; PB&F (budget) - watch.
6:00p.m. – Deputy Roundup with the Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber (watch on Facebook Live)
6:15p.m. - Worship
8:30p.m. - Possible legislative session (watch both Houses on the Media Hub)