The Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs opens applications for interim bodies

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The Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs has recently opened the application for the interim bodies of the Episcopal church.

Applicant Call

According to the press release of The Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs, Rev. Michael Barlowe, secretary of the General Convention, publicly announced the opening for the applications for the interim bodies in the Episcopal church.

The available positions for the interim bodies reportedly include the works in committees, commissions, and task forces that will serve the Episcopal church.

As reported, the church encourages Episcopalians who are skilled and experienced for the positions mentioned.

Accordingly, the available positions are open for the Episcopalians throughout the church to apply for in the body created by the General Convention.

The applications for the available position will be until Friday, Aug. 12. The appointment for the task force will reportedly be accepting applications until the spring or after the task force committee has formed.

Reverend Barlow said that serving the interim body of the Episcopal church is a way to serve and participate in the church's programs.

Moreover, Michael Curry, Episcopal Church presiding bishop, and Julia Ayala Harris, president of the House of Deputies, will reportedly be making the initial appointments of the applicants in September.

As reported, the appointees will serve for two years in the Episcopal church until the 81st celebration of the 81st General Convention in 2024.

As explained, they will only focus on the General Convention's objectives.

About General Convention of The Episcopal Church

As per its website, the General Convention is reportedly the governing body of The Episcopal Church that is made up of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops.

Accordingly, the secretary of the General Convention supports the two governing bodies of the church. He serves both houses.

Moreover, it is also the highest temporal authority of The Episcopal Church. The following are the powers vested in the General Convention.

Amend the Book of Common Prayer and authorize other liturgical texts
Adopt the budget for the church
Create covenants and official relationships with other branches of the church
Identify the requirements for its clergy and other leaders
Elect officers, members of the Executive Council, and certain other groups
Entrust responsibilities to the Interim Bodies of The Episcopal Church
Perform various other responsibilities and authority.

The Episcopal Church has its own Executive Council that serves as the church's governing body when in session.

About The Episcopal Church

Based on its website, The Episcopal Church reportedly serves over 100 dioceses in about 22 territories across the world.

As reported, it is a member of the Anglican Communion in the United States that aims to connect the people in the community with Jesus Christ by focusing on its three priorities: evangelism, reconciliation, and creation care.

The church also provides training, programs, and activities to serve the people of the community alongside The Episcopal Church's ministries.

Accordingly, the Episcopal Church believed God loves all His people without reservation and promotes equality within the community.

With their belief, anyone can serve as the church leader of the Episcopal church as long as they are qualified and capable regardless of their sexual orientation, as reported.