Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota: General Convention


General Convention of the Episcopal Church General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church 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. The most recent General Convention was July 8-17, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Minnesota's Deputation to General Convention 2009 Clergy Deputies The Rev. Devon Anderson, co-chair The Rev. LeeAnne Watkins The Rev. Neysa Ellgren The Rev. Dr. Doug Sparks Lay Deputies Sally Johnson, co-chair James Huber Bob Carmack Gail Sheddy Alternate Clergy Deputies The Rev. D. Michael Hanley The Rev. Peggy Tuttle The Rev. Paul Rider Alternate Lay Deputies Jon Tuttle Susan Triebenbach Deputy's Video about General Convention Deputies Report from General Convention 2009 from Episcopal Church of Minnesota on Vimeo. Presiding Bishop's Final Sermon Episcopal Life Convention Daily Newspaper General Convention 2009 Legislation Summary of Actions from the House of Deputies D025 - Commitment and Witness to Anglican Communion Presiding officer's write letter to Archbishop of Canterbury Bishop responses to D025, includes comments by MN Bishop Jelinek C056 - Liturgies for Blessings Bishops call for 'resources' for same-gender blessing A138 - Establishing a Mandatory Lay Employee Pension System Deputies approve lay pension plan D067 - Mission and Missionary Budget of the Episcopal Church Bishops discuss budget realities Convention adopts severely reduced triennial budget Draft 2010-2012 national church budget MN perspective Legislative Overview from Diocesan Office From the Minnesota Deputation blog: "The Minnesota Delegation to General Convention has made a significant difference in the work of the convention. Sally Johnson offers her considerable skills in crafting legislation to all in the hall, Devon Anderson guides legislation on matters of prayer book and liturgy, LeeAnne Watkins, Doug Sparks and Neysa Elgrin all speak with passion and clarity of the floor of convention inviting delegates to vote for excellent resolutions. Bishop Jelinek, a senior Bishop of the church, offers his wisdom to other bishops building consensus on even difficult issues."