Applications for credentials for media representatives requesting to cover the General Convention 2009 of The Episcopal Church are now available here: https://test.episcopalchurch.org/public-affairs/media-application-form/.

General Convention 2009 will be held July 8 – 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

Media policies and procedures for General Convention 2009 are here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_105517_ENG_HTM.htm

New this year is the availability of Offsite (Distant) Credentials, designed to provide access to media representatives unable to attend GC09. Details are available here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_105518_ENG_HTM.htm

Media representatives are responsible for securing their own housing. A list of hotels is available at www.anaheimoc.org

Deputies/alternates and vendors/exhibitors to GC09 will not be granted media credentials.

Requests for additional information should be directed to the Episcopal Church Public Affairs Office, newsline@episcopalchurch.org, 212-716-6080.

This information is also available on EpiScope: http://episcopalchurch.typepad.com/episcope/