The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will meet July 7 - 14, 2022 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Originally scheduled for July of 2021, the 80th General Convention was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information about the structure and organization of General Convention.

Schedule

The draft schedule for the 80th General Convention provides an overview of what will happen. More details about in-person legislative hearings, worship, community gatherings, and other aspects of the event will be posted to the General Convention website.

Who participates?

Deputies and Bishops participate in the legislative sessions. Per the Rules of Order for the Deputies and Bishops, only members of that House may be present on the floor, unless invited by the Presiding Officer of the respective House. The Deputies and Bishops will meet, as needed, in a Joint Session.

The public is invited to visit and can observe the legislative proceedings, as permitted. Worship services are also open to the public as is the exhibit hall featuring numerous organizations, businesses, and groups representing a broad array of ministries, services, and products for congregations, dioceses, and related organizations.

Volunteers are a critical part of making General Convention. Hundreds of people volunteer at every General Convention in a variety of roles that range from being present for all of the event to spending an afternoon helping out.