Bishop Sutton hands out ribbons in remembrance of victims of gun violence at the 79th General Convention in Austin, Texas, 2018. 
See a full list of the legislative committees for the 80th General Convention here.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, legislative committee hearings for General Convention were held only on site, at Convention, never before Convention and never on a conferencing platform. This year’s Convention allows communicants of the broader Church more opportunity to attend open hearings. Take a look. You are welcome to register and attend these upcoming hearings.

Beside the name of each committee is the name of a member of our deputation who is serving on that committee, if applicable. We thank them for their hard work.

Upcoming General Convention legislative committee meetings
Anyone can register to attend meetings as an observer or to testify. Registration must be submitted at least two days prior to a hearing.

80th General Convention online legislative meetings scheduled for the coming week:

  • Prayer Book, Liturgy & Music (Ms. Rachel Erdman, St. Martin’s-in-the-Field, Severna Park)
    Tuesday, May 10, 1 PM, ET – committee deliberation only, no testimony
  • Churchwide Leadership
    Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 PM, ET – open hearingResolutions to be discussed: https://www.vbinder.net/legislative_meetings/74
  • Racial Justice and Reconciliation (The Rev. Randy Callender, St. Phillip’s, Annapolis)
    Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 PM, ET – open hearing
    Resolutions to be discussed: https://www.vbinder.net/legislative_meetings/89
  • Evangelism & Church Planting
    Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 PM ET – committee deliberation only, no testimony
  • Constitution & Canons
    Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 PM, ET – open hearing
    Resolutions to be discussed: https://www.vbinder.net/legislative_meetings/382
  • Social Justice & International Policy
    Thursday, May 12, 12 PM, ET – committee deliberation only, no testimony
  • Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, & Safeguarding
    Saturday, May 14, 2 PM, ET – open hearing
    Resolutions to be discussed: https://www.vbinder.net/legislative_meetings/34
  • Constitution & Canons
    Saturday, May 14, 2 PM, ET – committee deliberation only, no testimony
  • Rules of Order/House of Deputies (Ms. Mary DeKuyper, Church of the Redeemer, Baltimore)
    Saturday, May 14, 4 PM, ET – open hearing
    Resolutions to be discussed: https://www.vbinder.net/legislative_meetings/69

Visit the main General Convention page to find a calendar of upcoming legislative committee meetings and list of committee members. Click “More info” next to a hearing for information on how to register to attend or speak. You will receive login details the day before the hearing. Learn more about the legislative committees.

The 80th General Convention will be July 7-14 in Baltimore, Maryland.