Constitution and Canons

From the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons of the General Convention, an indispensable reference work for libraries and diocesan offices.

The 2024 Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church conforms to the amendments made at the 81st General Convention. This volume also includes the Rules of Order of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, as well as the Joint Rules. It is the primary governing document for The Episcopal Church. It is a resource for bishops, dioceses, deputies, congregations, and churchwide leaders regarding governance, worship, ministry, and clergy discipline.