Notable Conventions
- 1785 Philadelphia -- Initial General Convention of the Episcopal Church
- 1817 New York City -- Passed legislation founding General Theological Seminary
- 1865 Philadelphia -- After the close of the Civil War, bishops from two Confederate dioceses are warmly welcomed to General Convention, paving the way for the remaining Southern dioceses to rejoin the church soon afterward.
- 1976—Approval of women for Ordination
- 2003 Minneapolis, Minnesota -- The Reverend Gene Robinson was confirmed to be the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.
- 2006 Columbus, Ohio June 13–21—Election of Katharine Jefferts Schori as 26th Presiding Bishop. Response to Windsor Report: Dioceses are asked to exercise restraint in ordaining bishops who may cause further strain to the Anglican Communion
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