The General Convention of the Episcopal Church is one of the largest legislative bodies in the world. Meeting every 3 years to consider the issues facing the church, General Convention has also been described as part celebration and part family reunion.
In this video, Sally Johnson, co-chair of Minnesota’s deputation to General Convention, gives an overview of General Convention as she has experienced it over the years.
Sally has been a part of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota her entire life. She is the Co-Chair of the Deputation (her 7th from Minnesota) and a member of St. John the Baptist in Minneapolis. She has served the diocese as President of the University Episcopal Community, Vice President of Episcopal Community Services and as Chancellor to Bishops Anderson and Jelinek. She has served as the Chancellor to the President of the House of Deputies for the past six years. She works for the Church Pension Group in the areas of safe church, risk management and the Canons of the Church.
This video was taken June 21 at the office of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.
Electing New Leadership in the House of Deputies
At the upcoming General Convention of the Episcopal Church, the House of Deputies will be electing new leadership. The seats for both the President and the Vice President of the House of Deputies are open.
In this video Sally Johnson, co-chair of Minnesota’s deputation to General Convention, describes the process for electing new leadership in the House of Deputies.
This video was taken July 21 at the office of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.
Considering Changes in the Structure of the Episcopal Church
Among the top issues facing the deputies at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church is the need for change in the structure of the Episcopal Church. Whether driven by budget or context, the way the church “organizes for mission” is an ongoing conversation that is sure to take a central role at July’s General Convention.
This video was taken July 21 at the office of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.
