79th General Convention convenes July 5-13

The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that gathers every three years. Southern Virginia will be sending a deputation of clergy and lay people, along with Bishop Hollerith, to this year's gathering - the 79th General Convention in Austin, Texas, July 5-13.

We'll be using this blog to post news about General Convention before, during and after our time in Austin. On the blog you can also find information that will help you understand how General Convention works and its importance in the life of the Episcopal Church. While we're at General Convention, we'll use the site to post daily updates and photos.  

 

In addition to photos on our Facebook page and Instagram, @Diosova, we'll also be posting a different prayer each day for General Convention and the Episcopal Church. Please pray for Bishop Hollerith, our deputies, and everyone participating in General Convention.  

 

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding,  

be present with those who take counsel at the 79th General Convention  

in Austin, Texas, for the renewal and mission of your Church.  

Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory.  

Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage  

to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.