The General Convention is the governing body of the Episcopal Church that meets every three years. It is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese.
During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church. In the interim between triennial meetings, various committees, commissions, agencies, boards and task forces created by the General Convention meet to implement the decisions and carry on the work of the General Convention.
The 81st General Convention will take place June 23-28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Deputies and Alternates
Lay deputies
Mr. Stephan Mann, St. Luke’s, Shawnee, email
Ms. Michael Funston, St. Margaret’s, Lawrence, email (Deputation Chair)
Ms. Kirsten Lee, St. Michael & All Angels, Mission, email
Ms. Julia Hart, St. Stephen’s, Wichita, email
Clergy deputies
The Very Rev. Torey Lightcap, Grace Cathedral, Topeka, email
The Very Rev. Casey Rohleder, St. Luke’s, Wamego, email
The Very Rev. Laurie Lewis, St. Stephen’s, Wichita, email
The Very Rev. Gar Demo, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, email
Lay alternates
Mr. Larry Hannan, St. Luke’s, Wamego, email
Mr. Bill Barnes, St. Andrew’s, Emporia, email
Ms. Debbie Kremers, St. Michael & All Angels, Mission, email
Ms. Beth Lee, St. Michael & All Angels, Mission, email
Clergy alternates
The Rev. Andrew O’Connor, Good Shepherd, Wichita, email
The Rev. Doreen Rice, Church of the Covenant, Junction City, email
The Rev. David Cox, St. Michael & All Angels, Mission, email