General Convention
General Convention is the legislative gathering of The Episcopal Church, held every three years. It has been held since 1785, when the first General Convention was held in Philadelphia. The Diocese of Southwest Florida is represented at General Convention by four deputies and two alternates.
It is a requirement of Canon I.1.1.e that dioceses receive notice whenever any alteration of the Book of Common Prayer or of the Constitution is proposed. The 80th General Convention proposed three resolutions with changes to the Constitution. The Diocese of Southwest Florida hereby makes known such proposed alterations to the Convention.
Please see the proposed amendments below:
- A031 Amend the Constitution and Canons Relating to Mergers of Dioceses
- A059 Amend Article X of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church (First Reading)
- A157 Amend Article I Sec. 7
Links
- The General Convention of The Episcopal Church has published a summary of its actions, available HERE.
- The Executive Offices of the General Convention website contains information on the schedule as well as attendee resources including housing and registration; legislative resolution guidelines; deputy certification and change forms; and deputation resources.
- Reference Materials: The General Convention Blue Book is now online HERE.
- If you have questions about the General Convention, please contact the Diocese at 941-556-0315.
News
Stories from the Southwest Florida General Convention Hub
June 26, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY - News items from the Diocesan News Hub for General Convention at 2015.dioceseswfl.org.
Watch House of Bishops Video for Presiding Bishop Vote
June 26, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY - Today, the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church will elect a new Presiding Bishop.
Presentation of Presiding Bishop Candidates Online Today
June 24, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY - Today, the four nominees for Presiding Bishop will be presented to the full gathering of the House of Deputies at General Convention at 1:30 p.m. Mountain time (3:30 eastern).
Parishes Open for Prayer During General Convention
June 17, 2015
The election of the next Presiding Bishop will take place on Saturday, June 27, at St. Mark's Cathedral in Salt Lake City. The Standing Committee has organized prayer around the Diocese of Southwest Florida for the Episcopal Church, General Convention and Bishop Dabney Smith.
News Hub for General Convention at 2015.dioceseswfl.org
June 16, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY - The Diocese of Southwest Florida offers an online news and contact hub for the upcoming General Convention at 2015.dioceseswfl.org. The General Convention, the 78th of The Episcopal Church, runs from Tuesday, June 24 to Friday, July 3.
Bishop Howe Reflects on Nine General Conventions
July 13, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS – The Rt. Rev. Barry Howe, Assisting Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, sees progress for The Episcopal Church at its 77th General Convention.
Liturgy for “I Will Bless You” Approved by General Convention
July 11, 2012
PARRISH – The Diocese of Southwest Florida will undergo a thoughtful, consultative process in the wake of the passage of AO49, entitled Authorize Liturgical Resources for Blessing Same-Gender Relationships.
Catch Live Worship, Classic Hymns at General Convention
July 08, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - One of the highlights of General Convention is the daily Holy Eucharist held in the ballroom of the J.W. Marriott.
Florida Scarf for ECW Women in Indianapolis
July 07, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS – Florida and Maine artist Hannah Ineson has designed a scarf for the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.
Follow the Diocese at General Convention
July 06, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has multiple ways to follow what is going on at General Convention.
Deputies and Alternates at 77th General Convention
June 20, 2012
SARASOTA - These deputies and alternates will represent the diocese at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2012.
Diocese Attends Region IV Meeting to Prepare for General Convention
June 08, 2012
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Representatives from the Diocese of Southwest Florida attended the Province IV synod at Kanuga in preparation for General Convention.
