GC79 Recap: July 7

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 Saturday, July 7:

Top 3 Things to Know:

• An Episcopal Revival
• TEConversation on Evangelism
• House of Deputies Passes Resolution to Revise Book of Common Prayer

From The Episcopal Church:

Episcopal Revival: Presiding Bishop Curry preaches message that "God is love and gives life"; read the sermon
TEConversations: Evangelism (with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner, Diocese of NC)
House of Deputies legislative session
Inside General Convention: The Rt. Rev. Alan Scarfe 

From Episcopal News Service:

ENS Digest: July 7
House of Deputies votes to begin process to revise Book of Common Prayer
TEConversation speakers urge Episcopalians to embrace evangelism, share love of Jesus
Full ENS coverage

NC Notes:

NC-submitted resolutions among those discussed in joint session of social policy committee (watch the testimonials)
Deputy Roundup: Joe Ferrell 
View the updated photo album

Coming up July 8 (all times ET):

10:30a.m. - Bishops Against Gun Violence prayer service in Brush Square Park
1:15p.m. - Prayer vigil at Hutto Detention Center (watch on Media Hub)
4:15p.m. - Legislative Sessions (watch both Houses on the Media Hub; may be delayed by trip to Hutto Center)
8:00p.m. - Daily deputy roundup; the Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg (watch on Facebook Live)