The 81st General Convention
June 23 – 28, 2024
Louisville, Kentucky

Highlights from General Convention

Photo albums from General Convention

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To see more photos of General Convention, taken by General Convention's photographer, click on this link, and go day by day through the album.

The South Dakota deputation and members of the Diocese at General Convention.

Back row: The Very Rev. Ward Simpson; The Rev. Kurt Huber; The Rev. Kim Fonder; Mrs Robin Bowen; Mr Warren Hawk; Mr. Mitch Honan

Front Row: Mr Lee Dayton; The Rev. Michelle Dayton; The Rev. Dr. Christina O'Hara; The Rev. Canon Dr. Lauren R. Stanley; Miss Mammie Thomas; The Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Folts; Ms. Deanna Stands.

South Dakota General Convention

Mammie Thomas, Calvary Cathedral, Sioux Falls, Youth Representative @ General Convention.

Julia Harris

Julia Ayala Harris, a deputy from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, was reelected June 25 as president of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. Originally elected at the 80th General Convention in 2022, Ayala Harris’ second term as one of the denomination’s two presiding officers begins on June 28 at the close of the church’s 81st General Convention. The post House of Deputies reelects Julia Ayala Harris as president appeared first on The Episcopal Church.

Deputies celebrate advance of Navajoland resolution creating missionary diocese.

Full article
Gen Con Navajoland

Wanting to know more about what all is being accomplished at General Convention?

Together in LOVE: 81st GC

Have you ever wondered why The Episcopal Church has a Presiding Bishop?
How is a Presiding Bishop elected?
Why would someone run for the job of The Presiding Bishop?

History of Presiding Bishop: Essay 1
Election of Presiding Bishop: Essay 2
Nominations & Election process: Essay 3
Election Presiding Bishop: Essay 4

Our Diocese of South Dakota's Deputation to General Convention 2024

Clergy Deputies

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Folts
The Rev. Kim Fonder
The Rev. Kurt Huber
The Rev. Christina O'Hara
The Rev. Paul Sneve

Clergy Alternates

The Rev. Dr. Lauren R. Stanley
Deacon Twilla Two Bulls
The Rev. James Marrs Jr.
The Rev. Annie Henninger

Lay Deputies

Mr. Warren Hawk
Ms. Deanna Stands
Ms. Robin Bowen
Mr. Mitchell Honan

Lay Alternates

There were no alternates for Lay Deputies.

General Convention Schedule (draft)
Budget Committee (Budget 2025-2027)
Legislative Resources
Profile for the 28th Presiding Bishop
Legislative Topics

Positive things from the General Convention 2022 which has an impact on the Diocese of South Dakota
Click the link for more information.

A063 (Gender Justice Officer)
Resolutions that effect South Dakota

Here are some other Episcopal Church websites you might be looking for:

Resources for Common Prayer
House of Deputies
Episcopal National Archives

General Convention, Did you know?

  • The national legislative body of the Episcopal Church.

  • It consists of a House of Bishops, which includes all active and retired bishops, and a House of Deputies, which includes four lay persons and four clergy from each diocese, each area mission, and the Convocation of the American Churches in Europe.

  • The Convention meets every three years. The Houses meet and act separately, and both must concur to adopt legislation.

  • The General Convention alone has authority to amend the Prayer Book and the church's Constitution, to amend the canons (laws) of the church, and to determine the program and budget of the General Convention, including the missionary, educational, and social programs it authorizes.

  • A majority of bishops may request the Presiding Bishop to call a Special General Convention. Special General Conventions met in 1821 and in 1969.

  • The General Convention elects twenty of the forty members of the Executive Council, which administers policy and program between the triennial meetings of the General Convention.