Explanation

The House of Deputies could benefit from having the opportunity to meet for the purpose of education, the development of collegiality and to discuss matters weighty to the Church’s life, mission, worship, ministry and vitality. The members of the House of Deputies retain their membership in the House from General Convention to General Convention, and this would allow them to actively exercise their ministry in community. It recognizes the very positive effect the meetings of the House of Bishops has on each attending Bishop during their interim meetings between General Conventions. No actions requiring the approval of General Convention may be taken in any meeting of the House of Deputies, separate from a General Convention.