NH Deputies to the 82nd General Convention

 The 82nd General Convention of The Episcopal Church will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, beginning June 30 (arrival date), 2027. Legislative days will be July 3rd through the 8th.

The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire elected its deputies at the 223rd Diocesan Convention, held in Whitefield on November 1, 2025. The first four deputies in each order, plus each 1st Alternate will attend General Convention. 

These persons will represent our diocese:

CLERGY DEPUTIES

1. The Rev. Kelly Sundberg Seaman

2. The Rev. Kate Harmon Siberine

3. The Rev. Jason Wells

4.The Ven. Geof Smith

CLERGY ALTERNATES

1. The Rev. Gail Avery

2. The Rev. Jane Van Zandt

LAY DEPUTIES

1. Ms. Sarah Ambrogi

2. Ms. Margaret Porter

3. Mr. Seth Bonvouloir

4. Ms. Linnae Petersen

LAY ALTERNATES

1. Ms. Bobbi Beavers

2. Mr. Matt Hunter

3. Mr. Gary Dozier

4. Ms. Rita MacAuslan

More information will be posted here periodically, as the deputies embark on preparations for their time in Phoenix. In the meantime, we request prayers for the group, and for all who will carry out the important business of our Church, in community.

Legislative Day 2

Kelly, Alanna, Jason, and Bobbie are ready to legislate!

But first, there was a joint session, with the bishops present for the presentation of the triennial budget. Bishop Rob sat with our deputation. 

Afterwards there was a photo op with the deputies and alternates who were present and on the floor for the morning.

Alanna, Jason, Bobbi, Sarah, Kate, Bishop Rob, Gail, Margaret, Kelly, Benge

Bobbi had a chance to pose with our Bishop...

... and with Bishop Chang of Taiwan, whose deputation seated beside ours.

Margaret is pleased that after three consecutive times chairing the House of Deputies' Privilege and Courtesy Committee, longtime friend the Rev. Kurt Wiesner was appointed to the role. He served as priest at All Saints in Littleton, NH, before being called to a parish in Salt Lake City.

Benge visited and revisited the podium during debates

Note-taking. The candy was provided by the National Altar Guild.

We didn't make a lot of progress in our afternoon session. Which means will have to work in the evenings later this week, to get farther along in the legislative calendar! Monday was Kentucky Night, featuring a Food Truck Rodeo. But after our evening deputation meeting, most of us went elsewhere for dinner.