Executive Council Report, Oct 2025

Deputy Eric Metoyer, Dioceses of California, Province VIII

Dear Saints of the Church,

Executive Council met 10/20-10/21 at Kanuga camp and conference center in Hendersonville, NC. For the nuts and bolts of what happened, here is a 50,000 ft summary and for detail I refer you to the articles below

• Beloved Community Grants approved.

• 2026 TEC budget approved.

• Assessment waivers granted for seven dioceses.

Episcopal Church archives move to Oakwood GA approved, scheduled to open in 2027.

• Heard from Dr Beth-Sara Wright about ‘Authentic Leadership through the Lens of Dignity’.

• Heard from Rev Scott Gunn from Committee to Reimagine General Convention regarding proposals to restructure General Convention with more focus on fellowship and prayer, and legislative work done pre convention

• Received a report from Bp Jose McLaughlin regarding the Diocese of Western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene last year, which inﬂicted $59.0 mm economic damage to the area. In addition to the incredible rebuilding e]ort was a sign painted ‘Flood Back Love’

o (I’m certain there are parts I didn’t recall clearly, and refer again to the links below)

The best part of this service to the church is always fellowship with fellow council members from around the church. I was honored to share a table with The Rt Rev Helen Kennedy, Bishop of Qu’Appelle Diocese and Anglican Church of Canada rep to Executive Council; learning how we share similar challenges and hopes for changing this unsettled, beautiful world was quite interesting.

It continues to be an honour to serve on Executive Council. Pro Fide,

Eric Metoyer

Deputy, Diocese of California