Julia Ayala Harris

PB Rowe: “Our true power lies not in me making a barrage of statements, or in us collectively reacting to every outrage that the world presents … [but] in a churchwide structure rooted in Christ and in the kingdom principles that can make a strong and effective witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Presiding Bishop Rowe and President of the House of Deputies Ayala Harris decry a series of executive orders signed by the president just after taking office and call for “mercy and compassion” for those threatened with deportation.

At least a dozen bishops are among the infected.

The election was the first time in decades that a president of the House of Deputies faced opposition when running for re-election.

“We are bound together by a love that is stronger than any storm.”

“Don’t you worry about this church. Don’t you weep, and don’t you moan. Just roll up your sleeves and let’s get to work.”

The two people trying to unseat President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris made their final pitches June 21, on the eve of General Convention.

Three nominees are seeking to succeed Rachel Taber-Hamilton, who is stepping down as vice president of the House of Deputies to run for president

Julia Ayala Harris, Zena Link, and the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton responded to questions about the state of the church and their visions for its future, in an event moderated by the dean of the largest Episcopal seminary.

The three candidates for president of the House of Deputies will participate in a forum on June 8