Pray

Pray for the convention’s work supporting diocesan mission and ministry. Suggested prayers are in the Book of Common Prayer on pages 817-18.

Delegates

• Lay delegates elected from each congregation.
• Clergy delegates Canonically Resident (under bishop’s canonical authority).

​Delegates will receive instruction about how to sign-up and register, which is a 3-step process:

1. Sign-Up | Tell us you plan to come  and tell us about your digital accessibility
2. Practice Session |  A 30-minute practice session September 22, 23 or 24
3. Register | After completing a practice session, you receive information to register and digital connection information.

Delegate Sign-Up

PLEASE do not sign-up if you are not a delegate.

Meeting Virtually

Pandemic safety protocols have resulted in a virtual Convention. Delegates will receive instruction how to participate. Non-delegates will be able to observe via livestream on our YouTube channel. 

Accessibility

Delegates must take the extra steps needed to participate. Ideally, each delegate will have access through their own device and email. Most delegates area able to access the internet using a computer or smart phone. We know that some delegates cannot. Each delegate is responsible for securing digital access to participate in the convention. If not able to provide this, we recommend 1) making arrangements to gain access at your church or another delegate’s house; 2) making arrangements with a friend or relative, or; 3) making  arrangements with a local not-for-profit organization or business who will allow you to use their equipment for this purpose. If you have explored these options and still do not have accessibility, contact the Diocesan Office for assistance.

The Diocesan Convention is where we gather to worship, conduct diocesan business and learn about ministries.  The primary purpose of the convention is to elect members of diocesan committees who manage diocesan functions. The convention may also provide direction for those serving on committees and congregations of the diocese through resolutions with a call to action or amendment to the diocesan Constitution or Canons.

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Pre-Convention  Meetings

Convention preparation includes attending a pre-convention meeting on October 8, 13 or 15, open to delegates and non-delegates. Held virtually via Zoom, they provide information about the convention resolutions, proposed diocesan budget, and invite questions. While designed to be held by deanery, you may attend any meeting. All meetings are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To attend, click the button below. You will be placed in a waiting room, but we will let you in!

Join
​Wisconsin River Deanery
Thursday, October 8

Join
​Green Bay Deanery
Tuesday, October 13

Join
Lake Winnebago Deanery
​Thursday, October 15

Additional Information

• Advance Reports
• Nominations
• Schedule
• Resolutions
• Special Rules of Order

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Lay adult communicants in good standing or a cleric canonically resident is eligible to serve. Self-nomination acceptable. Additional detail at Position Descriptions. Submit or view nominations at diofdl.org/nominations.

Download Call for Nominations

TENTATIVE
8:30 a.m. “Continental Breakfast,” share something positive happening in congregation.
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
9:20 a.m. Clergy changes, Introduction of Candidates/Postulants for Holy Orders
9:30 a.m. Bishop’s Pastoral Address, Breakout rooms to discuss
     Community Sharing – 1 key point from each breakout room
10:50 a.m. Screen Break
10:55 a.m. Announcement of Bishop’s appointments not requiring confirmation
11:00 a.m. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
  1) Report on Clerical and Lay Members (Convention Secretary)
  2) Adopt Agenda
  3) Bishop’s Appointments Requiring Confirmation
  4) Elections
  5) Motion to Accept Proposed Diocesan Budget (Diocesan Treasurer) 
12:00 Noonday Prayers (BCP p.105) with Installation of Rural Deans
12:15 Lunch Break
1:15 Reconvene
  6) Resolutions
  7) Diocesan Reports
  8) Additional Business and Comments for the Good of the Order & Announcements
  9) Adjournment

Download Call for Resolutions

Coming Soon

Delegates are expected to access documents digitally by downloading, printing only if necessary.  If you are unable to access documents or print yourself, ask your church office to assist you.

Constitution and Canons

Documents

Position Descriptions

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