Weekend News Roundup – May 21
Lambeth Prayers, General Convention trimming, the nature of priestly ministry and more; it’s our weekly roundup of news from around the church and Anglican Communion.
General Convention
Outline for a streamlined General Convention announced
In a joint statement today, the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies proposed recommendations that will fulfill the promise of hosting an in-person General convention in Baltimore in July while also seeking to provide as safe a space as possible in the midst of ongoing COVID infections.
Executive Council looking at shorter General Convention
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, President of the House of Deputies, said that the church should continue with plans to hold its 80th General Convention in Baltimore, but that it should be smaller in size, shorter in duration and focused exclusively on essential business.
