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The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church (TEC) that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church. This year General Convention will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 5–12, 2012.

 

The Executive Offices of the General Convention support the work of the Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards of General Convention (CCABs) that meet during the triennium and also facilitate the planning and operation of each General Convention.

 

To contact the Executives Offices of General Convention:
815 2nd Ave New York City, NY 10017
800.334.7626

 

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Visit: generalconvention.org

 

CLICK HERE for all General Convention 2012 documents and information.

Schedule General Convention 2012 Schedule


Texas Deputies

The Rev. Dr. Mark Crawford (Chair), St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Sugar Land
Herbert Yarbrough (Chair), Christ Church, Tyler
The Rev. William Treadwell, St. Paul's, Waco
Kerry Hancock, Christ Church, Temple
The Rev. Susan Kennard, Trinity, Galveston
David Harvin, St. Martin's, Houston
The Rev. Patrick Miller, St. Mark's, Houston
Ora Houston, St. James', Austin

Alternates The Rev. Janet Dantone
Mary Parmer, St. David's, Austin
The Rev. David Boyd, St. David’s, Austin

Elizabeth Smith, St. Paul's, Waco
The Rev. Frank Fuller, St. Mark's, Beaumont
Laurie Eiserloh, St. David’s, Austin   

The Very Rev. Joe Reynolds, Christ Church Cathedral, Houston
Clint Capers, St. Alban's, Waco