General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America

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The General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America is its primary governing and legislative body. The convention is held every three years. It comprises two houses: the House of Bishops, made up of the all the bishops of the U.S. dioceses, and the House of Deputies, consisting of up to four laity and four clergy representatives from each diocese. Resolutions must be passed by both houses for approval. In the house of deputies, clergy and lay delegates vote separately.

Notable Conventions

1817 New York City -- Passed legislation founding General Theological Seminary
1976 -- Approval of women for Ordination
2003 Minneapolis, Minnesota -- The Reverend Gene Robinson was confirmed to be the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.
2006 Columbus, Ohio June 13-21 -- Election of Katharine Jefferts Schori as 26th Presiding Bishop. Response to Windsor Report: Dioceses are asked to exercise restraint in ordaining bishops who may cause further strain to the Anglican Communion

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