Episcopalians worldwide will gather in Louisville, KY, from June 23 to 28, 2024, for the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Episcopalians worldwide will gather in Louisville, KY, from June 23 to 28, 2024, for the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. It is a bicameral legislature that meets every three years, including the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. These houses are composed of deputies (lay and clergy) and bishops elected from each diocese. Between conventions, the Executive Council serves as the governing body of The Episcopal Church. The General Convention also includes committees, commissions, and task forces, which have been given responsibilities to accomplish between the triennial sessions.
One of the highlights of this convention will be the election of a new presiding bishop. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, elected in 2015 for a nine-year term, will be succeeded by one of five nominated bishops. The House of Bishops will elect the new Presiding Bishop. Learn more about the nominees HERE.
learn more about GC 81 HERE
The Diocese of Oklahoma's deputation consists of four lay and four clergy deputies and up to four alternate deputies in each order.
Diocesan Bishop
- The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed
Clergy Deputies:
- The Rev. Dr. Everett Lees (Head of the Deputation), Christ Church, Tulsa
- The Rev. Tim Baer, Grace Church, Yukon
- The Rev. Janie Koch, All Saints', McAlester
- The Rev. Dion Crider, Resurrection, OKC
Clergy Alternate:
- Kay Boman Harvey All Saints', Miami
Lay Deputies:
- Kate Carney Bond, Grace, Yukon
- Olivia Chapa Dennard, Santa Maria Virgen, OKC
- Julia Ayala Harris, St. John's, Norman
- Andy Richardson, Christ Church, Tulsa
Lay Alternate:
- Bruce Niemi, Trinity, Tulsa