General Convention in Photos, June 27

The bishops joined in reflections and conversations on issues including declining church attendance, prayer as a form of witness, church property, Christian nationalism, immigration, hope and institutions, and Title IV.

“Administrative burden strains our capacity at the congregational and diocesan level. It actually inhibits our ability to focus on that core work of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ,” said the Rt. Rev. Craig Loya of Minnesota, the host bishop.

The Rev. Julia Whitworth, Bishop-elect of Massachusetts, is eager to address the challenges of leading a large diocese based in the city of Boston.

The Presiding Bishop-Elect brings a deep reservoir of Episcopal experience to his coming role.