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.
Last but certainly not least is The Rev. Jason Wells.
How many years have you attended General Convention (as deputy or otherwise)?
I have been to General Convention as a deputy in 2012 and 2015. In 2015, I served on the committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations where we affirmed relationships with our United Methodist and Latter-Day Saints neighbors and engaged in dialogue about how to relate to the Anglican Church of North America as it had then established itself as a new denomination. In 2012, I was not assigned to a committee but followed closely the Evangelism Committee.
Why do you enjoy being a deputy to General Convention?
I enjoy being a part of the larger Episcopal Church at work and how it comes back to us in New Hampshire. Being a deputy means prayerfully reflecting on our deepest convictions as Episcopalians and asking God how we live this faith in our denomination at all levels. It is a joy to see the individual, parish, diocesan and denominational levels of our church working in concert for the sake of God’s glory.
What committees, if any, are you sitting on this year?
This year, I serve on the Dispatch of Business Committee. This group works in between other committees to make sure that Convention work happens smoothly. For example, if a resolution is moved from one committee to another or multiple similar resolutions are merged into one, then Dispatch of Business is at work.
What are you looking forward to the most in Baltimore?
As a member of the Dispatch of Business committee, we will have a big job to do in keeping everything moving due to the priority of safety in a pandemic. I look forward to seeing The Episcopal Church rise to the occasion and offer creative ways for Convention to happen so that the mission of our local churches thrives.