76th General Convention
Anaheim, California
July 8-17, 2009
(all information is courtesy of www.episcopalchurch.org)
House of Deputies
Deputies
(Clergy)- The Rev. Chip Davis, Trinity, Natchez; Old River
- The Rev. Canon David Johnson, Diocesan Office, Jackson; Central
- The Very Rev. Edward O'Connor, St. Andrew's, Jackson; Central
- The Rev. Sylvia Czarnetzky, Chapel of the Cross, Madison; Central
- Dr. Anita George, Resurrection, Starkville; Tombigbee
- Dr. Ed Sisson, St. Peter's, Oxford; Northern
- Canon Kathryn W. McCormick, St. Andrew's, Jackson; Central
- Mrs. Bobbie Marascalco, Holy Trinity, Vicksburg; Old River
Alternates
(Clergy)- The Rev. Dr. Ruth Black, St. Andrew's, Jackson; Central
- The Rev. David Knight, St. Patrick's, Long Beach; Coast
- The Rev. Greg Proctor, St. Paul's, Meridian; Sowashee
- Mrs. Margaret McLarty, St. Andrew's, Jackson; Central
- Mr. Ed Thurmond, St. Mary's, Lexington; Delta
- Mr. Danny Meadors, St. Patrick's, Long Beach; Coast
- Mr. Jack Conway, St. Philip's, Jackson; Central
Background information on the House of Deputies
The House of Deputies is the older of the two Houses of General Convention, the governing body of The Episcopal Church. It has equal numbers of clergy and lay deputies selected by the 110 dioceses and one convocation of congregations. The first session of the first General Convention, held in 1785, consisted only of the House of Deputies. It adopted a constitutional provision establishing a separate House of Bishops, which joined the Convention at its second session in 1789. The bicameral nature of the General Convention continues today. General Convention meets every three years to set the Episcopal Church's mission priorities, budget and policies. (For more information on the House of Deputies please click here.)
What is General Convention?
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church (TEC) that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church. Convention has most recently met in Columbus, Ohio in June, 2006.
The Executive Offices of the General Convention support the work of the Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards of General Convention (CCABs) that meet during the triennium and also facilitate the planning and operation of each General Convention.
Introduction to General Convention
by Gregory Straub, Executive Officer and Secretary of General Convention
With few precedents for a republican form of church governance the first General Convention met in 1785 in Philadelphia. That convention began work on a constitution and a revision of the Book of Common Prayer, the church’s book of worship. Within ten years the General Convention had agreed on its form of governance and its pattern of worship, both of which endure to the present day. More.
Travel Resources
Schedule
2009 General Convention Schedule
Resolution Guidelines
76th General Convention Resolution Guidelines
Forms
Special Functions Request Form
