Wednesday will bring a high of 96 degrees, low humidity, and sunny skies.
Today we remember The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.
The prophet and forerunner of Jesus was his cousin, John, the only child of Elizabeth and Zechariah. He preached repentance and called upon people to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. He baptized his followers to signify their repentance and new life. Hence he was called John the Baptist. Jesus himself was baptized by John in the River Jordan. May we announce the Messiah with boldness, that the world might know the saving power of Jesus Christ. Amen.
A prayer for today: Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
What you need to know and where you need to be
7AM-5PM: Deputy Registration and Certification continues from 7AM-5PM
7-8:30AM: Legislative Committee Meetings
9-9:45AM: Presiding Bishop & House of Deputies presentation to Convention
10-12 PM: Bishops and Deputies Orientation
1:30-4:30PM: Presentation of Presiding Bishop Nominees
7:00-9:00PM: Legislative Committee Meetings
*Please check the virtual binders and old fashioned bulletin board for updated versions of the schedule, as information published here is based on the online draft.
Legislative committee meetings 7AM:
Those committees that list open hearings and have business listed for their morning hearings include
Committee | Room # Salt Palace | Resolution |
Rules of Order | 355D | Resolution A152 |
Social Justice and United States Policy | 255C | C005, A025, C030, D018, B008, D024 |
Congregational Vitality | 355B | A039, A100, D009 |
Evangelism and Communications | 155B | A087, D019, B009 |
Prayer Book, Liturgy, and Music | 355 E, F | A059, A060, A061, A065, A068, A069 |
Formation and Education for Ministry | 155C | A071, A102, A151, A090, A121, A122, A123, A116 |
Details of all resolutions by topic may be found in the virtual binder, or online at: http://www.generalconvention.org/home/legislative-resources/resolution-topics
Legislative committee meetings 7PM:
Those committees that list open hearings and have business listed for their morning hearings include
Committee | Room # Salt Palace | Resolution |
Governance and Structure | 255 E, F | A002, A005, A006, A007, A097, A107, A108, A109, A110, A111, D008, D013 |
Social Justice and International Policy | 255B | A029, A020, A021, A047, A048, A051, B002 |
Social Justice and United States Policy | 255C | A092, A093, A094, D015, C048 |
Stewardship and Development | 255D | C001, A088, A089, A099, C038 |
Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations | 255A | A017, B004 |
Confirmation of the Presiding Bishop | Grand Ballroom G, H | Open Hearing |
Special Legislative Committee on Marriage | 155 E, F | C007, C009, A037, D026 |
Details of all resolutions by topic may be found in the virtual binder, or online at: http://www.generalconvention.org/home/legislative-resources/resolution-topics