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WEEK 1 The Burden of Injustice

March 6th 2025

Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death

We stand with you, O + Christ, in solidarity against violence.

For by your love and sacrifice, you call us to work for justice and peace.

In this season of reflection, we hear from the prophet Isaiah.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-8

⁷He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
⁸By oppression^[^a^] and judgment he was taken away.
Yet who of his generation protested?
For he was cut off from the land of the living;
for the transgression of my people he was punished.

May God’s word take root in our hearts.

Reflection: (Rev. Canon Debbie Royals)

On unjust judgments faced by victims of gender-based violence and the need for justice and advocacy.

Q: What small steps can each of us take to support victims and advocate for justice?

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One.

Have mercy upon us.

Station 2: Jesus Takes Up His Cross

We stand with you, O + Christ, in solidarity against violence.

For by your love and sacrifice, you call us to work for justice and peace.

In this season of reflection, we hear from the Gospel according to Matthew.

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

²⁸“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

May God’s word take root in our hearts.

Reflection: (Rev. Canon Debbie Royals)

Considers the burdens carried by survivors of violence and the importance of community support

Q: What does meaningful community support look like for survivors?

Hymn Come unto me, ye weary, 337 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lKA_7oXXlk

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One.

Have mercy upon us.

Episcopal Church Women2025-03-10T14:31:00+00:00February 28th, 2025|

Human Trafficking Egregious Exploitation in Our Midst

A Two-Hour Presentation on Zoom
Yvonne O’Neal, Presenter
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Start Times: 10am PST / 11am MST / 12pm CST / 1pm EST

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the week of the event

Human trafficking is pervasive, with millions of vulnerable individuals around the world being exploited. The scale of human trafficking is horrifying. It occurs not only in distant regions but also in every state In the United States, within our communities and neighborhoods.

This presentation will address the various forms of human trafficking, also referred to as modern-day slavery, and the reasons it continues to thrive. Attendees will learn how to recognize the signs of trafficking. We will examine how our societies often choose to look the other way and discuss what can be done to change this.

What can The Episcopal Church and ECW do to help dismantle this multi-billion-dollar business of human trafficking? Please bring your compassionate hearts, and let’s explore how our churches can become safe spaces and advocates for victims.

Yvonne O’Neal, Presenter

Yvonne O’Neal is a dedicated social justice advocate focused on ending human trafficking, modern-day slavery, and violence against women and girls. She is a founding member of the Episcopal Diocese of New York Task Force Against Human Trafficking and actively participates in the NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons at the United Nations. Yvonne has organized webinars on human trafficking and has spoken at important events, including the first UN Ocean Conference in 2017.

As a representative of the Africa Development Interchange Network, Yvonne has held leadership roles in various NGO committees and has produced numerous panels. She has served on different boards, including the Episcopal Diocese of New York’s ECW board, and is currently a member of the Church Pension Group Board of Trustees, where she chairs the Audit Committee. Having grown up in the church, Yvonne has been involved in her parish, Holy Trinity in Manhattan, and has promoted international mission outreach.

Her contributions to advancing women and girls have earned her several accolades, including the Society of Financial Service Professionals’ Paul S. Mills Scholarship and the Equitable Community Leadership Award. A retired financial consultant with multiple industry qualifications, Yvonne holds a Master of Arts degree from New School University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Puerto Rico. She has also completed the Women’s Leadership Institute certificate program at Hartford Seminary.

This event will be video, and audio recorded. We reserve the right to share any part of one’s participation on our website, in our print collateral, or with other registered participants. If you sign on to participate through our Zoom link, you acknowledge your understanding of and agreement to this notification.

For additional Information: Ginny Guzman-Walsh, Chair NECW VIRTUAL EVENT SERIES ginnygw@icloud.com

Episcopal Church Women2025-03-02T19:25:48+00:00February 27th, 2025|

Stations of Hope: A Thursdays in Black Journey Against Violence

Introduction and Background:

Lent is a sacred season in the Christian tradition—a time for deep reflection, repentance, and renewal. It invites us to walk with Jesus on his journey to the Cross, contemplating his suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph over death. Yet, it is also a time to confront the harsh reality that Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion were acts of violence. His story resonates deeply with the experiences of countless people who suffer violence and injustice in our world today.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global crisis. Statistics tell us that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men are victims of GBV each year. Survivors are often silenced by fear, shame, and social stigma while cycles of violence continue.

Through Thursdays in Black, we are called to raise awareness, offer solidarity, and seek practical solutions to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This Lenten series, Stations of Hope, invites us to reflect on the Stations of the Cross through this lens. Each station becomes a space to consider the reality of violence, particularly SGBV, and to explore how we—individually and collectively—can respond with compassion, advocacy, and action.

Together, let us walk this journey of reflection and renewal, holding onto the hope that love and justice will prevail.

Dates: Thursdays, March 6 – April 17, 4:30 PM, EST

Location: Zoom – we will email the link to everyone before the event. No need to register.

Each session includes: Scripture, a brief reflection, and a hymn

Join us as we reflect, pray, and take action together in hope and love.

Week 1: The Burden of Injustice (March 6)

Week 2: Support and Compassion (March 13)

Week 3: Acts of Kindness and Solidarity (March 20)

Week 4: Vulnerability and Wounds (March 27)

Week 5: Hope and Perseverance (April 3)

Week 6: Community and Restorations (April 10)

Week 7: Love and Service: A Maundy Thursday Reflection – April 17

More information about this program coming next week.

Episcopal Church Women2025-03-01T18:45:01+00:00February 19th, 2025|

Summary of January 2025 National ECW Board Meeting

The National ECW (NECW) was blessed to be able to spend time with the Diocese of Alabama ECW Board while in Birmingham for our January 2026 board meeting. They joined the NECW for a tour of the 16^th Street Baptist Church, hosted dinner, and then provided transportation to the Cathedral for the Advent for Sunday Services. The board had the opportunity to visit the Civil Rights Institute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The board also had three productive days of board meetings.

The next board meeting is scheduled for: May 1-5, 2025 – Province VI – Billings, Montana.

Below is a summary of current activities by the NECW.

The UTO submitted a motion to the Executive Council to change the funding allocation derived from the Wright Trust Fund to a 50/50% split between the UTO and ECW in 2023. In response to this the NECW board has submitted a motion to the Executive Council asking that all Wright Legacy Trust Fund monies be allocated to the NECW. The ECW notes that UTO currently holds more money in their trust fund coffers and receives more annual income for administrative expenses than the ECW. It is also noted that in April 2024 Executive Council approved UTO bylaw changes to include all genders and UTO now holds itself to be a ministry of the whole church and is no longer an exclusively women’s ministry. The Wright Trust is to be applied to the use of official women’s organizations, and UTO is no longer a women’s ministry organization per their current by-laws. Currently the Wright Trust Fund dividends are split between the ECW at 79% and the UTO at 21%.

The following motions were approved:

To allocate $500 for a sponsorship for the Association of Episcopal Deacons Conference.

The NECW board voted to donate $1000 to Sawyerville of Birmingham, AL. The mission of Sawyerville, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, is to create opportunities for children and youth in Hale County through free summer programs, mentoring, and scholarships. All of their programs work to serve God, broaden the horizons of participants and staff, improve race relations in Alabama, and enrich the lives of those living in poverty.

In response to the wildfires in Southern California, the NECW board voted to donate $1000 to the Diocese of Los Angeles One Body One Spirit annual appeal.

After attending Sunday services at the Cathedral of the Advent in Birmingham the NECW board voted to donate $100 to the church.

The board voted to advocate and address issues of murdered and missing indigenous women as our Social Justice initiative for the year.

The NECW will pursue completion of a history of Triennials that was started by the 2018-2024 President and to investigate publishing pricing.

At the invitation of The Diocese of Taiwan in Taipei, President Lisa Bortner and Province VIII Representative Ginny Guzman-Walsh will attend the Taiwan Diocesan Convention in May for the purpose of creating goodwill and understanding between the Diocese and the ECW ministry.

The NECW Social Justice Chair along with the National ECW President will be representing the National ECW at the NGO United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City from March 10-16, 2025. Other members of the board will be attending the meeting at their own expense.

The Ad Hoc Creation Care and Environmental Committee’s job description for the Member at Large position was approved. The position will be advertised and chosen in the upcoming months. Look for more information on this in the ECW News Blasts, Facebook and on our website.

The board voted to create two scholarship programs. The first is to be called Women in Theology and will be awarded to women pursuing a master’s degree in theology in the amount of $2500. The second scholarship is to be called Women in Healing Professions and will be awarded to a woman pursuing an advanced degree in a healing profession in the amount of $2500. The criteria for the scholarships and applications are to be released in June 2025.

The NECW Virtual Event Series will continue with the next session being held on April 5 on human trafficking and then the following event scheduled for July 12 on prison ministries.

During lent the NECW will promote Thursdays in Black. The World Council of Churches website explains: “The campaign is simple but profound. Wear black on Thursdays. Wear a pin to declare you are part of the global movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence. Show your respect for women who are resilient in the face of injustice and violence. Encourage others to join you.”

The NECW chose their 2027 Triennial theme: “Women at the Well: Faith in Action”.

The NECW continues to encourage all ECWs to register and be counted. You may register your ECW on our website at ecwnational.org.

Episcopal Church Women2025-02-03T18:19:52+00:00January 30th, 2025|

Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice

Janet Strickler

A 2-hour Mini-Retreat – online workshop

Presented by: Janet Strickler

January 11th, 2025 – 1 PM Eastern

Get your New Year off to an inspiring start with this mini-retreat on Zoom. Most of us have heard that a practice of gratitude is supposed to be good for our health and happiness, and even the Bible encourages us to “give thanks in all circumstances,” (I Thess 5:18) but many of us have tried that and run out of steam after a few days. Get a fresh start with this fun retreat, in which we’ll explore gratitude beyond the usual things we think of being grateful for, and incorporate elements of play, art, poetry, and song.

Janet Strickler is an artist and a Franciscan, and has lived in Colorado for nearly all of her life. For over 20 years she has made gratitude an important part of her daily spiritual practice, eventually spending several summers studying with Brother David Steindl-Rast, the founder of gratefulness.org.

Janet is author of The Little Handbook of Spiritual Practices, and Grateful Every Day; a set of 60 inspiration cards for gratefulness. She was Artist in Residence at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Longmont CO for many years, and often has a booth selling her art at General Convention and other church conferences.

This workshop will be video recorded

Zoom meeting link will be sent to those who register.

Workshop is limited to the first 100 persons who join the Zoom meeting the day of the event.

Supplies Needed

Please have something to write on and something to write with.

A notebook, journal, or scratch paper are all fine, and if you have favorite pens or even colored pencils, have them handy. Since this is a mini-retreat time, you might also want to choose something to create a little sacred space, like a candle or icon, and clear your space of extra distractions.

For Additional Information

Contact Ginny Guzman-Walsh, Chair
NECW ZOOM WORSHOPS SERIES
ginnygw@icloud.com

More Resources From the Retreat Presenter

Janet Strickler

Thanks, everyone, for joining me to start the new year off with some practices of gratitude! I hope you will continue to make it part of your spiritual life.

Here are some links to things I mentioned during the retreat, and further resources you might be interested in:

www.grateful.org is the website begun nearly 20 years ago by Brother David Steindl-Rast, who is also the author of Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer. On the website, you will especially want to delve into the Explore tab, where there are hundreds of articles, stories, poems, and videos.

www.artoftheordinary.net is my own website. If you’d like to see some of the artwork I made over the years as Artist in Residence for my church, (something new for each liturgical season each year,) check out the Liturgical Art tab.

If you’d like to see the piece of art I eventually made that includes (completely hidden when the piece was finished,) over 350 of the blessing prayers I wrote, it is called The Heavens and the Earth.

Grateful Every Day is a set of 60 inspiration cards I designed a few years ago, to help inspire a gratitude practice. Each one has on the front something to be grateful for, and on the back, some questions and prompts to help you think about that topic. A set of cards is $20, and the link above will take you to them on my Etsy shop.

Little Handbook of Gratitude Practices is a small hand-drawn booklet I created a few years ago, which is fun and inexpensive, fits into a greeting card envelope if you want to send them to friends, and the three practices we did today all came from this book. Those are $3.50 each, but if you want more than 10 copies, to give as gifts or use with a group, the price goes down dramatically, so email me for information about that, which isn’t on Etsy. My personal email address is janartist@gmail.com, if you’d like to order anything directly from me, or ask a question, or anything else.

Another thing I will be offering during Lent this year is a Daily Gratitude Practice via email. It is based on the Grateful Every Day cards, and each day during Lent, participants will receive an email with a topic for the day, questions and prompts to help you think about that, and some other related bonus; a poem, video, article, or song. This is by donation, with the amount up to the participant. If you’d like to be notified when registration is open for that, you can sign up for my mailing list via my website: https://www.artoftheordinary.net/mailing-list/

And lastly, (thanks to those of you who read this far!) here are links to the two videos we saw this morning, and to TSSF, my Franciscan Order, if you’d like to know more about that:

A Good Day, with Brother David

Grateful: A Love Song to the World with Nimo Patel

TSSF: the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis

Thank you all, Janet

Episcopal Church Women2025-01-23T14:47:00+00:00December 5th, 2024|

Moving Forward in Faith and Service

My dear sisters in Christ,

As we reflect on the conclusion of another election season, we are reminded that the work of our faith is never tied to any political cycle or earthly division. Our purpose as women of the Episcopal Church transcends the temporary shifts of the world around us. In this moment, let us take a collective breath and move forward with hearts full of faith, love, and understanding, trusting that God’s call remains steady and unchanging.

We, the women of the Episcopal Church, have a profound responsibility and a remarkable opportunity to bring Christ’s light to a world in desperate need of hope, justice, and compassion. We stand behind our purpose statement to empower women of the Episcopal Church to carry on Christ’s work throughout the world. Each day, we wake with a renewed yearning to do God’s will, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to be the hands and feet of Christ. As we walk this path of service, we are called not just to look outward in service to others, but also inward, strengthening our own communities and bonds of sisterhood.

As we continue to move forward together, let us do so in unity—supporting each other, lifting one another up in prayer, and working side by side to bring hope to those who are hurting, lost, or in need. Let us be bold in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, knowing that our collective work as women of faith is both a witness to the world and a deep reflection of the love we share with each other.

As we step forward in faith, let us be ever mindful of the words of our Lord, who calls us to love without condition, serve without reservation, and move forward together with hope, joy, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

In Christ’s service,

Lisa Bortner

National ECW President

Episcopal Church Women2024-11-07T20:24:35+00:00November 7th, 2024|

National Board Meeting October 2024

The National ECW Board met October 18-21, 2024 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland for the first board meeting of the new triennium. The board meeting agenda was packed with items from reviewing the bylaws to new social justice programming to setting the budget. While there the board voted to donate $1000 to the Anna Julia Cooper School in Richmond, VA.

The school is an independent faith-based school for kindergarten to 8th grade students of limited economic resources, primarily from Richmond’s East End. It is the tradition of the National ECW Board to make a donation to an organization in the Province in which they are meeting. A $1000 donation was also made to Episcopal Relief and Development to aid the victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton. On the last afternoon of the meeting the board took time out to visit the Washington National Cathedral.

For many of the board, this was the first opportunity they had to visit the Cathedral. Although the board began and ended each day in prayer, visiting such a beautiful memorial to God provided a magnificent way to praise the Lord for the blessings of the board and each and everyone of our members sitting in the pews.

Episcopal Church Women2024-11-01T15:21:28+00:00November 1st, 2024|

Province 9 Report for Oct 2024 Board Meeting

Revd. Luz Maria Lambis Garces – Province Report

Central Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Litoral Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Venezuela

Episcopal Church Women2024-10-07T15:17:19+00:00October 7th, 2024|

Lisa Bortner Acceptance Speech Triennial 2024

This is the transcript of National Episcopal Church Women’s National President, Lisa Bortner, at the Triennial 2024 closing ceremony.

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Just as earthly parents are thrilled when we see our children flourish, I can only imagine how thrilled God is when we do His will. I know today he must be really tickled to see how the National ECW is growing in love and developing new leaders in his church. Let us go out in joy to serve and do God’s work in our communities.

May the Holy Spirit empower us to use innovative avenues to reach out to help those around us to draw closer to God as we, ourselves, draw closer to him.

May the Holy Spirit have us listen to the voices of women worldwide.

May the Holy Spirit enable us to promote educational, spiritual, and social programs which minister to women and children.

May the Holy Spirit provide opportunities and tools to grow relationships with God and others through spirituality, prayer, and worship.

And may the Holy Spirit encourage the development of women’s leadership in stewardship, training, and education.

May we encourage and challenge each other as we leave Triennial.

Before we leave, I would like to share a few more ideas I will be asking the National board to work on. One is the creation of a speaker’s bureau that the dioceses and provinces can use to find qualified talent to present workshops and conferences.

The second is to reach out to Provincial and Diocesan ECW Presidents via Zoom to learn more about their specific needs. Together we will discover how the National ECW can better serve them.

The third builds on the second. We want to encourage and support our Diocesan Presidents to revitalize their organizations, especially those who have had difficulty restarting after the pandemic. . . This is not the time to draw back or be complacent. Now is the time to renew our energy, commitment, and resolve.

This is a time for HOPE.

ECW organizations at the diocesan level have been so important in building and unifying the church and can offer so much to Episcopal Church Women at the Parish level for spiritual growth. . . Now is the time to renew the Diocesan ECW organizations, in the name of Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit and the blessings of God.

Perhaps pairing with a nearby Diocese that already has well established programs is the answer. Let’s make that happen!

Fourth, seeking out new women to take on leadership roles isn’t easy. We want to provide basic tools to enable finding, identifying, and involving new leaders. My husband says, “Look for the person who puts out the chairs.” New leaders are out there. I ask that God directs you to that next leader and puts it on each of your hearts to start a mentor relationship with one woman working toward a leadership role. – – –

Let’s take a second so you can think of who you could bless with this opportunity. – – – I am confident the relationships you develop will bless you both. I, myself, have been so blessed – both as a mentor, and especially as one who is receiving direction. When we leave here today, I want you to pray that God will direct you, and give you conversational opportunities with the specific person He has chosen.

Finally, this task will take some commitment on the part of each person here. Reach out to one person across the table from you and exchange contact information. Over the next three years, consistently pray for each other. When the opportunity arises, use each other as resources for further spiritual – or organizational growth. So please be intentional, as this is probably the most important thing I ask of you.

As I’ve said, if anyone is interested in serving on a committee, please contact me directly by email or phone. – – – If I see you setting up chairs, I may contact YOU!

Until we meet again at Triennial 2027, let us dwell on these words from Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Episcopal Church Women2024-07-05T19:30:02+00:00July 5th, 2024|

Arrival and Navigating General Convention 2024

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Know Before You Go

We are less than a week away from the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church! Thousands of Episcopalians, exhibitors, guests and visitors will descend on Louisville, KY from June 23-28, 2024 and we are excited to welcome you. This comprehensive email has been prepared as a resource to help you prepare for the event. The General Convention website also has a comprehensive list of resources and information; you can also always email gc.support@episcopalchurch.org and a member of staff will be able to assist you.

Travel and Arrival

Before Traveling:

Please ensure you have the proper travel documents with you including a valid government issued ID (such as driver’s license or passport)
For international guests, please ensure you have your visa and supporting documents where applicable
It is advisable to arrive at the airport at least 1.5-3 hours in advance of your flight departure time.
For more information on staying safe and healthy on a business trip, please visit this website.

Upon arrival at Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport (SDF):

Transportation has not been arranged from the airport to the hotel. The following options are available on the baggage claim level and we encourage you to Rideshare:

Taxi
Uber/Lyft
Ztrip is also available curb side, or call (502) 777-777
Buses – Ride like a local with Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City.

Hotel Arrangements

Please click on the links below to learn more about your respective hotel and the amenities they offer. Early check in and late check out requests are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Galt House: 140 N. Fourth St, Louisville (3:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)
Hyatt Regency Louisville: 320 W. Jefferson St. Louisville (4:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)
Marriott Louisville Downtown: 280 W. Jefferson, Louisville (4:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)
Omni Hotel Louisville: 400 S 2nd St, Louisville (3:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)
Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown: 132 E Jefferson St, Louisville (3:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)
Fairfield Inn: 100 E. Jefferson St. Louisville (3:00pm check in – 11:00am check out)

At the Kentucky International Convention Center

Practical information

Louisville is a very walkable city and all hotels are no more than 2 blocks away from the Convention Center. We encourage you to wear comfortable walking shoes. A lightweight sweater, jacket or shawl is advised for the air-conditioned indoor environment.
Please click here for Louisville’s 10-day weather forecast and pack accordingly. Bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of inclement weather.
In our ongoing commitment to practice loving and life-giving conservation, we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle. Water filling stations are located at every restroom throughout the convention center.

Registration

Registration opens on June 21st at 9:00am in the South Foyer of the Kentucky International Conference Center. Access is through either entrance on the corner of 4th and Jefferson or 4th and Market street. The Marriott also has a pedway which leads directly into the South Foyer.

When registering, everyone will need to show photo ID and fill out a liability waiver and photo release. You can read the language that will be used on these forms here. Once you have obtained your credential, this will be your means of access into the Convention Center and all the official events. Please wear it at all times.

Exhibits

The exhibit area will run from June 21st to June 27th in Hall AB of the Kentucky International Convention Center. We have a SOLD OUT exhibit hall and invite you to visit, learn, browse, shop and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the concessions areas. To view the exhibitor map, click here.

Dining

There will be two concession stands in each corner of the exhibit hall serving lunch, along with a seating area to visit with others. There is a coffee bar, called the Oak and Brew located on the first floor which will serve coffee, breakfast items, and snacks. Please note that this is a cashless facility and accepts major credit, debit or tap-to-pay options. And if that doesn’t whet your appetite, there are many restaurants within a walkable distance from the Convention Center. Please visit the Louisville Tourism website to learn about the Best Places to Eat.

Worship with Us!

All are welcome to join us in the Ballroom at the Kentucky International Convention Center to worship each day of Convention. Anyone with a convention credential will have access. Anyone who isn’t registered to attend Convention and would like to participate in worship services can pre-register by completing this form and bringing their government issued photo ID and confirmation email to be admitted. Seating is limited and subject to availability on the day of the service, so please share with your friends and sign up! Worship Services will also be livestreamed on the GC Media Hub.

The bulletins for each worship services can be found here. Printed bulletins will not be available on site so we encourage you to print (if needed) ahead of time.
The Convention “All Y’All” Choir is open to anyone without audition and will be meeting an hour ahead of each liturgy in the worship space: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 in preparation for the 8:30 Eucharists and Monday and Tuesday at 8:00AM in preparation for the 9:AM Morning Offices. Thursday’s Morning Office is prayed separately in each House without choir.

Events

Events Calendar

The Official Schedule of General Convention can be found here.

An overview of all other associated and affiliated events can be found here.

Love. Always. Revival – Saturday June 22

All are invited to the Love. Always Revival on June 22nd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the KFC YUM! Center. Entrance to the Revival is by means of one of the following: convention credential and free pre-registration. If you haven’t yet signed up and would like to do so, please click here.

All bags are subject to search upon entering the arena. Backpacks of any kind, including drawstring, fanny packs, computer bags, and camera bags are prohibited. Bags no larger than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ will be allowed into the arena for events. Medical and parenting bags are permitted and subject to search. This is a cashless facility. Concessions selling refreshments and light snacks will be open.

Doors will open at 6:00pm.

Kentucky night – Monday, June 24th

Louisville is an experience like no other city, and to prove this, the Diocese of Kentucky has put together an exciting array of activities to showcase their town. From food truck rodeos, God Talks, Episco-Discos, Compline and Evensong, you can find out everything you need to know and register for any of these activities by clicking here.

Mobile App

Step into seamless event navigation with our cutting-edge mobile app! At the 81st General Convention, let the app be your personal guide, allowing you to discover interactive maps, exhibitor information, the full conference schedule, and the latest updates—all from the palm of your hand. This mobile app is compatible with iOS 14 and higher and Android 10 and higher.

Step 1

Search for the “Cvent Events” app on the iOS Apple App Store or Google Play Store:

OR

Scan the following QR code to download the “Cvent Events” app.

Step 2

Once downloaded, please search for “The 81st General Convention.” Then, download the event to the app.

When you’ve identified this event, it will automatically open when you select the Cvent Events app on your phone.

Don’t worry about logging in; the mobile application is available for all attendees!

Bishops and Deputies Only:

Floor Amendment Procedure

To streamline the process for accepting amendments from the floor, the General Convention Office has created a web form that any deputy or bishop can fill out.

iPad instructions

For all Deputies and Bishops, we have put together a video which provides you with helpful instructions on how to navigate the iPad. Please take the time to watch this video in advance of your arrival:

And last, it’s not too late to Volunteer!

Is your family traveling with you and looking for something to do? There are still spots available and we would love you to join us and become a part of our volunteer family! Click here to sign up and learn more!