This is the first post on SpokaneDiocese.Net of our Diocesan General Convention Blog. This tradition started in 2006 when each deputy took a day to reflect on the events of General Convention and share their perspective. In this space you will find these reflections as well as related resources. Be sure to share your thoughts on any topics of interest you might have as well as any questions you might have.

We look forward to the conversation and our journey to the 2009 General Convention.

In the meantime here are some resources that may be of interest:

• General Convention Website:
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/gc2009.htm
• The “Blue Book”: (Reports of Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards to the General Convention)
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/gc2009_106480_ENG_HTM.htm
• Information about Public Narrative (a major focus of the 2009 General Convention)
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/gc2009_100384_ENG_HTM.htm
• Bishop and Deputy Handbook (great information about the role of deputies and the history of General Convention)
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/documents/BishopandDeputyHandbook2009.pdf
• Legislation Tracker
  http://gc2009.org/ViewLegislation/
• The President of the House of Deputies Website (stories and reflections from the President of the House of Deputies and other deputies from around the church)
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/phod.htm
• The Presiding Bishop’s Website
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/presiding-bishop.htm
• Episcopal News Service General Convention News
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/107145_ENG_HTM.htm
• General Convention Bulletin Inserts
  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/95270_ENG_HTM.htm