Prayer, Discernment, and Celebration: Intro to General Convention

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode, RomComm takes a spin in the host's chair and welcomes Canon Megan to discuss the upcoming 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. We explain that the General Convention is both an event and an entity where bishops and deputies come together and to vote on legislation that determines the rules and direction of the church for the next three years. We preview some hot topics that will be addressed at the convention, including canons and constitution amendments, prayer book revisions, and, of course, elections. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of the convention as a time for prayer, discernment, and the celebration of the church's values and mission. KeywordsEpiscopal Church, General Convention, legislation, governance, prayer, discernment, LGBTQ+ inclusion, disciplinary process, provincesTakeawaysThe General Convention of the Episcopal Church is a gathering of bishops and deputies who vote on legislation that determines the rules and direction of the church for the next three years.The convention addresses a wide range of topics, including canons and constitution amendments, prayer book revisions, policy statements, and the governance of the church.The convention is a time for prayer, discernment, and the celebration of the church's values and mission.Key issues that will be discussed at the convention include LGBTQ+ inclusion, the disciplinary process, and the role of provinces in the church and, of course, the elections in the House of Deputies and of the next presiding bishop will be major moments in the convention.AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, some of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.