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General Convention

About

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 Anaheim, California in July, 2009.

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.

To contact the Executives Offices of General Convention:

815 2nd Ave New York City, NY 10017
(212) 716-6044 / (800) 334-7626
Web: generalconvention.org

 

 

Missouri's Deputation to the General Convention

Our deputation maintains a blog, which will be active again preceding the next General Convention in 2012 (to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana). For previous information about and from Missouri's deputation, please visit http://missourideputation.blogspot.com

 

Publications of GC 09

  • Summary of actions
  • Bishop & Deputy Handbooks
  • The Blue Book
  • 2010-2012 Budget
  • Constitution & Canons; Journal
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