General Convention Debrief set for July 21 in St. CloudMay 25, 2018 • Jeff Gardenour  • DIOCESAN FAMILY • EVENTS • LEADERSHIP • REACHING OUT

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St. Luke & St. Peter Church in St. Cloud will host the General Convention Debrief on Saturday, July 21.

The General Convention of the Episcopal Church is regarded as one of the biggest legislative events in the world, with an estimated 10,000 people expected to attend this year.

Among the attendees at the 79th annual event on July 2-13 in Austin, Texas, will be Bishop Greg Brewer and 10 clergy and lay deputies from the Diocese of Central Florida. The convention is the governing body of the Episcopal Church.

Folks from the Diocese of Central Florida will have the opportunity to learn all about what their diocesan contingent experienced and played a role in when the Diocesan General Convention Debrief is held from 10 a.m. to noon., Saturday, July 21, at the Church of St. Luke and St. Peter, 2745 Canoe Creek Road., St. Cloud.

“Bishop Brewer and members of the Diocese of Central Florida’s deputation to the 2018 General Convention will use this time to share their experiences at General Convention 2018 and talk about what legislative changes were made and how they’ll impact the future of the diocese,” said Sarah Caprani, executive assistant to Bishop Brewer.

The General Convention, which is a bicameral legislature that is composed of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, consisting of deputies and bishops from each diocese, meets every three years, according to the generalconvention.org website. Attendees examine and discuss a wide variety of significant issues facing the Church.

Work matters accomplished are implemented by committees, commissions, agencies, boards, and task forces established by General Convention in between each triennial meeting.

Seven members of the Diocese of Central Florida contingent received deputation assignments for the 2018 General Convention. They are: Bishop Brewer, Evangelism and Church Planting; the Rev. Phyllis Bartle, vice chair of Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing; Sonya Shannon, Christian Formation and Discipleship; Krisita Jackson, secretary of Privilege and Courtesy; the Rev. Jim Sorvillo, Congregational and Diocesan Vitality; Tom Alday, Evangelism and Church Planting; and Erick Perez, Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music.

Also representing the Diocese of Central Florida are the Rev. Canon Tim Nunez, Canon to the Ordinary; the Rev. Canon Dr. Justin Holcomb, Canon for Vocations; the Rev. Jose Rodriguez; and Heather Rodriguez.