Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 30

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: General Convention
Ed Jones
Those sizzling-hot days in Indianapolis are more than a year
in the past. But actions taken by the 2012 General Convention
continue to ignite passionate conversations all over the
Church, including the Diocese of Virginia. From gun violence to
marriage, from church structure to mission work, Episcopalians
are forging ahead.

Here’s a quick update on some of the key issues as the
countdown begins for the 2015 General Convention in Salt
Lake City.
Gun Violence

The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, bishop, has made
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