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 cle \