Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Historic moments at the 78th General Convention

Bishop Hollerith and the deputation from Diocese of Southern Virginia just spent 10 days in Salt Lake City to take part in the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. This Convention, in a series of historic moments, elected the first African-American presiding bishop; approved marriage equality for all Episcopalians; adopted a budget that emphasizes racial reconciliation and evangelism; opposed divestment in Israel, Palestine; and made some significant changes to the church's governance. Get more information and lots of pictures on our General Convention blog and the diocesan Facebook page.  
General Convention Deputation from Southern Virginia, L to R front row: Ms. Lily Burroughs; the Rev. Samatha Vincent-Alexander; Ms. Alice Webley; the Rev. Mark Wilkinson. L to R back row: the Rev. Keith Emerson; the Rev. Charles Robinson; the Rev. Dale Custer; Mr. Tony Robinson; Bishop Jay Magness; Bishop Hollerith; Ms. Toni Hogg; Ms. Cindy Barns; Mr. Sam Webster.