A program for children age 0 through fifth grade is offered by The Episcopal Church, for volunteers only. Cost is $50 a day. Register here. A schedule and more information are located here.
All worship services are at the Austin Convention Center, except for Saturday night, July 7, at the Palmer Events Center. Experience the amazing diversity of The Episcopal Church in worship!
All worship dates are free and open to the public.
Thursday, July 5Opening Eucharist9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday, July 6Daily Eucharist5:45 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 7Episcopal Revival5:30 - 7 p.m. (Palmer Center)
Meet our Bishops Tuesday, July 3 Hector Monterroso 12 - 2 p.m. Jeff Fisher 2 - 4 p.m. Andy Doyle 4 - 5 p.m.
Join us 2 - 3 p.m. in Spanish and 3 - 4 p.m. in English, each day features a different gift (until they are gone).
Reconciliation Wednesday, July 4 Sharing reconciliation stories Thursday, July 5 Diversity and Inclusion
Creation Care Friday, July 6 Harvey Recovery Saturday, July 7 Camp Allen & El Buen
Evangelism Sunday, July 8 Church Planting Monday, July 9 Missional Communities Tuesday, July 10 Youth Sharing Faith
Diocesan Staff available for conversation or story sharing on these days from 1 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4 The Rev. Francene Young, Transition Minister Working in the EDOT as clergy Thursday, July 5 The Rev. Canon Joann Saylors, Canon for Mission Amplification What is a congregational engagement strategy? Friday, July 6 The Rev. Canon Kai Ryan, Chief Operating Officer Strategic Organization of Diocesan Staff Saturday, July 7 Linda Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer Finance as a Resource Sunday, July 8 The Right Rev Bishop Payne Reclaiming Christianity
The Episcopal Church Conversations (TEConversations) will be three innovative and inspirational sessions open to visitors and volunteers. Offered in Joint Session with both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, each presentation will focus on three elements of the Jesus Movement,utilizing brieftalks, videos, and engaging interludes.
Friday, July 610:30 a.m. - NoonRacial Reconciliation
Saturday, July 72:30 - 4 p.m.Evangelism
Tuesday, July 1010:30 a.m. - NoonCare of Creation
TheseTEConversationswill be available live on the General Convention live feed, as well as posted later for viewing on demand.
Numerous hotels are offeringlodgingin downtown Austin near the Convention Center.
The Holiday Inn Austin Midtown is a recommended hotel for volunteers and is offering a special General Convention rate. It is located on the light rail line that connects directly to the Austin Convention Center.
For more information from the General Convention Office of the Episcopal Church click here.