GC79 Recap: July 4
By Diocesan House
The 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is taking place in Austin, Texas, July 5-13, 2018. Each day we'll bring you the highlights from the Episcopal Church, Episcopal News Service and the Diocese of North Carolina delegation. Here are the highlights of Wednesday, July 4 (we couldn't wait to get started!):
Top 3 Things to Know:
- Media Hub launches to keep Episcopalians connected to General Convention
- Church leaders set tone for General Convention in rousing welcome to bishops, deputies
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First worship dedicated to the #MeToo stories shared with the Church
From The Episcopal Church:
Presiding Bishop / House of Deputies President Presentation to General Convention
Opening remarks from House of Deputies President the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings
Worship: The Liturgy of Listening (#MeToo stories)
Inside General Convention: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings (interview starts at about the 2-minute mark)
From Episcopal News Service:
Church leaders set tone for General Convention in rousing welcome to bishops, deputies
Committee hears call for inclusive-language Book of Common Prayer
Committee plans further study of small congregation resolution
Episcopal Church of Cuba, Episcopal Church reunification discussed
Creation Care committee begins its legislative work
NC Notes:
Coming up July 5:
8:45a.m. - Bishop Anne Hodges-Copple preaches at the Bishops Against Gun Violence Daily Witness Liturgy (watch on Facebook Live)
9a.m. & 5:30p.m. - Legislative Sessions (watch both Houses on the Media Hub)
10:30a.m. - Opening Eucharist; Presiding Bishop Curry to preach (watch on the Media Hub)
7:30p.m. - Daily deputy roundup; the Rev. Kevin Matthews (watch on Facebook Live)
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