As we prepare for the Episcopal Church’s 80th General Convention, being held July 7 - 14 in Baltimore, Maryland, we invite you to get to know the Deputies who will be representing The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire.
First up, let’s meet Benge Ambrogi.
How many years have you attended General Convention (as deputy or otherwise)?
This will be my second General Convention. My first was GC 79 in 2018 in Austin Texas.
Why do you enjoy being a deputy to General Convention?
In many ways the decisions the wider church impact our ministry here in New Hampshire. I think it is important for those impacted, particularly diocesan leadership, to be a part of that decision making process. I also enjoy meeting people from all across the church who are working to help this institution thrive.
What committees, if any, are you sitting on this year?
I am not sitting on any committees for this General Convention. At GC 79, I was a member of Committee 10, Congregational and Diocesan Vitality. I also served on the Task Force to Assist the Office of Pastoral Development, an interim body that was looking at improvements in the Episcopal election and transition process.
What are you looking forward to the most in Baltimore?
I’m looking forward to studying in depth the resolutions that directly impact our worship, learning, and service in the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire. I’m looking forward to seeing how the early virtual start to General Convention has changed and hopefully improved the quality and quantity of resolutions being considered on the floors of the two houses. I’m looking forward to advocating for a more compact GC in the future, both in time and in size.