Reporting from General Convention 81 (2024) | Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

On this page, you will find the latest reports from the 81st General Convention (GC81) of The Episcopal Church, coming from our Bishop, our deputies, and the wider church. Stay tuned here and in News & Notes as we get closer to GC81!

Highlights from GC81: Day Three, June 25

Day three of GC81 was full of legislation work and opportunities to see the Spirit moving through the governing bodies. To your right, you'll see President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris addressing the House of Deputies (Photo Credit...

Bishop's Update: Day Three, June 25

Annie Jacobs Honored as Distinguised Woman by the Episcopal Church Women Congratulations to Annie Jacobs of The Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina for being named one of the "Distinguished Women" of National Episcopal Ch...

Deputies Update: End of Day Three

Deputy Barbara Crumbacker shares, "Hello from Louisville, everyone!" As a first timer to General Convention, what an exciting, enlightening and educational event for me!! I’ve been fortunate to have been able to start off convention, and vote, ...

Highlights from GC81: Day 2, June 24

Day two at the 81st General Convention was just as packed full of legislation and fun as the prior days, and you'll see our deputation from East Carolina pictured to your right, who we continue to hold in prayer as they continue the holy and Spir...

Deputies' Update: End of Day Two

Rev. Tammy Lee of St. Paul's, Beaufort shares highlights and updates from our East Carolina deputation on day two of GC81. See her video message below, which contains captions, and, for those who prefer to read, the transcript of her video is pro...

Bishop's Update: Day Two, June 24

Before and after …how ten years serving as a bishop can age a person! Alan (Massachusetts), Brian (Mississippi) and I (East Carolina) were ordained bishops in 2014. One picture was taken at our first “class dinner” and the other was taken l...

Highlights from GC81: Day 1, June 23

The 81st General Convention has officially commenced! On this first day of legislative business, the day began with Opening Eucharist (pictured to the right; photo by Randall Gornowich), followed by a full day of legislative sessions and other ev...

Highlights from GC81: June 22

Today may not be the first official day of GC81, but the energy and opportunities of the day were Spirit-filled. The day consisted of opening remarks from Presiding Bishop Curry and PHoD Julia Ayala Harris, and the day ended with the uplifting an...

Bishop's Update: Day One, June 23

Today, in the House of Bishops, we settled into the legislative work that will occupy the bulk of our time together. As bishops, we sit at round tables that allow us to more easily consult with one another as we consider difficult decisions. I�...

Deputies' Update: June 22

Barbara Crumbacker shares a first timer's perspective at GC81 with views of the convention center, our deputies, and views from the Love.Always Episcopal Revival. See below for a photo gallery and a video from Barbara. Photo Gallery ...

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