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General Convention

11/17/2009 House of Deputies president sets out plan for naming vice president's successor

10/6/2009 'Unfinished business' of General Convention is theme of Oct. 11 bulletin inserts

8/27/2009 General Convention renounces Doctrine of Discovery

8/14/2009 Summaries of General Convention actions now available

8/10/2009 Resolutions concerning ordination process, same-sex blessings are topic of August 16 bulletin insert

8/5/2009 Record numbers accessed General Convention through church's media

8/4/2009 Triennial budget is topic of August 9 bulletin inserts

7/27/2009 Canterbury reflects on General Convention

Global issues are outlined in August 2 bulletin inserts

7/23/2009 Church's 2010-2012 triennial budget available in English, Spanish

7/22/2009 Presiding Bishop's letter to the church on General Convention

7/21/2009 Convention takes steps forward in ecumenism

Presiding officers write Canterbury explaining same-gender unions resolution

7/20/2009 Global crises get convention's attention

Convention report series begins with July 26 bulletin inserts

7/18/2009 Convention Daily

7/17/2009 Convention calls for collection of 'resources' for same-gender blessing

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Bishops discuss budget realities

Mood of convention reflects ubuntu

Presiding officers' letter to Canterbury presents context for convention actions

Convention Daily

Public narrative offers Episcopalians leadership training, call to mission

Bishops reject resolution on Israel/Palestine, call for more balanced approach

Deputies address economic crisis, bishop elections

'The Terminator' Nigel Renton makes appearance at convention

Deputies value youth presence, call for increased mission activity

7/16/2009 Bishops delay decision on retired bishops' voice and vote

Ubuntu Choir resonates throughout convention

Convention adopts severely reduced triennial budget

Crisis equals opportunity in the Episcopal Church, Brian McLaren says

Convention Daily

Continuing dioceses: The church is alive and well

From Breath to Wonder: L.A. Night rocks Anaheim Convention Center Arena

West Texas bishop drafts 'Anaheim Statement,' reaffirms moratoria commitment

Convention Notebook: Altar Guild officers installed; Volunteers needed to continue work

7/15/2009 Bishops, deputies see crisis and opportunity in proposed budget

Committee proposes $23 million budget cut, reduction in diocesan asking

Resolution D025 draws mixed responses

Bishops say 'all baptized persons' is inclusive enough for ministry access resolution

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Denominational health plan to provide coverage for all clergy, laity

Focus on the environment is now, Bishop Charleston says at convention Eucharist

Convention Daily

Convention Notebook: Official Youth Presence; Traces of the Trade nominated for Emmy

God's dream is for a reconciled world, Deputies' president tells ECW

Deputies approve lay pension plan, covenant study

ERD Sunday encouraged, liturgy for companion animals proposed

Bishops call for 'resources' for same-gender blessing

African-American youth are impressed with church's mission focus, inclusiveness

Convention accepts revised ministry discipline canons

7/14/2009 Ecumenical guests raise their voices in song and prayer

Bulletin: Convention approves Resolution D025, affirms openness of ordination process

Environmental issues are on the table at convention

Convention Notebook: Anglican covenant study, Altar Guild Art Show, open Communion

Deputies reject litigation resolution, approve ecumenical agreement and communications study

Convention worship vestments hold special meaning

Church leaders of hurricane-affected areas express gratitude to ECW

Money and faith present conflict between scarcity and abundance, Schut says

Convention reaffirms open ordination process, commitment to communion

Abagail Nelson's address at the July 14 General Convention Eucharist

Convention Daily

Bishops to consider Rachel's Tears, Hannah's Hopes

Peace Fellowship's young adult representatives are active advocates for justice issues

Massachusetts bishop honored for his work with campers

7/13/2009 Deputies consent to Ecuador Central bishop consecration

Convention Daily

Poetry adds creative flair, reflective space to convention

Anglican bishops, primates see Episcopal Church at work and prayer

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Domestic poverty theme of convention Eucharist

Bishops' spouses take up hammers, paint brushes in local service project

It's not your grandmother's altar guild

Bishops affirm openness of ordination process

Courtney Cowart's sermon at the July 13 General Convention Eucharist

Same-gender blessings proposal moves to House of Bishops

Bishops adopt $3.5 million plan to evangelize Latinos/Hispanics

7/12/2009 Presiding Bishop preaches at eucharist, UTO ingathering

Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Jenny Te Paa addresses the House of Deputies

Peace fellowship honors Brownings

Deputies support fully inclusive ordination process, ongoing commitment to communion

Budget committee asks convention for prayers

Repentance for slavery has a long way to go, say advocates

Convention Daily

ECW president takes her prayers, passion to House of Deputies

Eucharist highlights Episcopal pageantry, UTO mission

Bishops approve denominational health plan

Chicago Consultation hosts 'Doing Justice, Building Communion' luncheon

General Convention Chapel: Contemplation and Reflection

7/11/2009 Anderson's international guests reflect on uniqueness of convention

Studio 8 – a place to pray, network

Perspective - Our turn to listen, watch and pray

PBS' Ray Suarez speaks of hospitality, community at convention eucharist

Deputies urge greater committee member transparency

Bonnie Anderson, Brian Prior re-elected to lead House of Deputies

From alien drawings to worship insights, children add their spirit to convention

B033-related legislation to move to House of Deputies

Convention Notebook: Alaska bishop search, Christian formation charter, bishops' CD, bishop consents

Convention Daily

Four-footed ambassadors attend hearings

Bishops adopt mandatory pension plan for lay workers

7/10/2009 Reader responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Integrity Eucharist celebrates church's diversity

Deputies delay approval of Central Ecuador bishop election

Anglican primates, international guests called to consider economic justice at Nixon Library dinner

Church unity, Moravians celebrated at General Convention eucharist

Budget committee asks for ideas to meet funding gap

Young adults' message: 'We ARE here!'

Resolution B033 continues to spark passionate debate

Convention newcomers and veterans serving with optimism

Convention Daily newspaper

7/9/2009 Bishops support increasing MDG commitment to 1 percent

Convention Daily newspaper

LA diocese, Habitat for Humanity Orange County partner to build 'Gordon's House'

Episcopalians practice ancient art of conversation

Budget committee hears Episcopalians ask for hope, symbols, money

Convention Notebook: Christian anti-Judaism, Anglican group leads prayers, slave trade film

Reader Responses to Episcopal Life's coverage of the 76th General Convention

Opening day for Episcopal Church Women marked by firsts

LOS ANGELES: Archbishop of Canterbury visits Santa Ana preschoolers

Archbishop thanks church women for 'sharing prayers, care and experience'

Testimony is overwhelmingly in favor of moving beyond B033

Marriage equality, same-gender rites receive broad support at hearings

Archbishop of Canterbury offers meditation, expresses gratitude to convention

'Holy Women, Holy Men' is approved by liturgy and music committees

Committee hears opinions on future of church communications

Budget committee's revenue hearing won't be testimony as usual

7/8/2009 Deputies adopt mission priorities for 2010-2012

Reconciling mission focus of convention opening Eucharist

Resolution to allow 'generous discretion' for same-sex blessings draws passionate debate

Chicago Consultation releases homosexuality study guide

Convention Daily newspaper

From organic coffee to 'holy hardware,' exhibit hall has something for everyone

Reader responses to Episcopal Life Online coverage of the 76th General Convention

Archbishop hears from cross section of Episcopal Church

Global economics a 'crisis of truthfulness,' Archbishop of Canterbury tells convention

Bishops seek deeper relations with Presbyterians, Church of Sweden

7/7/2009 Sudan primate upholds 'mutual understanding, true partnership' with Episcopalians

Native American/Indigenous ministry raises awareness

Archbishop of Canterbury to make debut appearance at General Convention

Presiding Bishop to church: 'We will fail if we choose business as usual'

International guests find new understanding of Episcopal Church polity

Artists help set the mood for worship in Anaheim

Convention notebook: Asian Ministries, Michael Jackson, a bright green coat

Looking out, gazing in

Public narrative helps Episcopalians find their voice in mission

Budget committee to present mission priorities resolution July 8

Anderson calls convention to deeper sense of mission

7/6/2009 Discussion of human sexuality will again occupy debate at General Convention

Eucharist commissions convention volunteers

Program, Budget and Finance committee faces realities of current economic climate

7/2/2009 ECW members hope to 'Grow in Grace' at 46th triennial gathering

Executive Council asks for comment on current Anglican covenant draft

7/1/2009 General Convention and new technology draw church family together

Private meeting with Williams at convention will address sexuality, ministry

Bulletin inserts for July 12 offer prayers for General Convention

6/30/2009 House of Deputies may convene unusual sessions on Resolution B033

Convention to consider increased funding, name change for missionaries

Draft report encourages Episcopalians to re-evaluate mission

6/24/2009 Three-year revenue projections decreased by $9 million

6/23/2009 Pre-General Convention bulletin insert series concludes July 5 with 'Being Episcopalian'

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at General Convention forum

6/16/2009 Bulletin inserts feature issues to be brought before General Convention

6/9/2009 Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion are topic of fourth General Convention bulletin insert

6/3/2009 Episcopal Life Weekly continues General Convention bulletin insert series

Pregnancy-loss prayers, new church calendar proposed

6/2/2009 Full communion with Moravians proposed

5/26/2009 Bulletin insert series on General Convention continues

5/19/2009 Bulletin insert series to focus on General Convention

5/13/2009 Episcopal Church leaders give webcast preview of General Convention

5/7/2009 Media Hub to provide look at General Convention 2009

5/1/2009 General Convention office seeks recommendations for CCABs

3/31/2009 Millennium Development Goals on convention radar

3/27/2009 Blue Book's reports posted on General Convention's website

Program, Budget and Finance committee begins work on 2010-2012 plan

3/24/2009 Deputies are assigned to General Convention Committees

2/23/2009 Global issues a priority for General Convention

2/6/2009 Dioceses send resolutions to General Convention

1/6/2009 Embracing ubuntu

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