Diocesan Convention

Pray

Please include the convention in your prayers. A prayer for the diocese is found in the Book of Common Prayer on page 817, for the convention on page 818. A prayer for our Companion Diocese is found here. Congregations are asked to include delegates' names in the Prayers of the People in October and publicly commission them the Sunday before convention.

The Diocesan Convention is where we gather to worship, conduct diocesan business and learn about ministries. Its primary role is to elect committee and commission members who manage the functioning of the diocese. It may provide direction to those on committees and commissions and its congregations. This direction may be accomplished by resolution with a call to action or by amending the Diocesan Constitution or Canons.

2019 Convention in APPLETON

The 2019 Convention of the Diocese of Fond du Lac will take place on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Convention will end with the Convention Eucharist at All Saints Episcopal Church beginning at 3:00pm. Exhibitors will be able to display all day on Friday. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will host an open chat session for Episcopalians and 2 guests at the Red Lion on Friday night from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

All are invited to the Way of Love Revival on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center.

More information as available.

Delegates

Lay delegates are those elected as representatives of their congregation. Clergy delegates are those Canonically Resident in the diocese (meaning those ordained and under the Bishop’s canonical authority), including priests, deacons, and bishops both in active ministry and retired, and may include clergy who live outside the boundaries of the diocese. Delegates link the congregation and diocese and are encouraged to engage church members in discussion about the convention by offering a forum during coffee hour before or after convention, making a written report to the Vestry and asking for prayers.

Information

Advance Reports
Nominations
Tentative Schedule
Pre-Convention Meetings

Advance Reports on the mission and ministry of the diocese for the past year will be posted in early October.

A Call for Nominations will be issued in early July.

Eligibility: Any lay adult communicant in good standing in a congregation of the diocese or any cleric canonically resident in the diocese are eligible for nomination.
Expectations: To understand the responsibilities, role and time commitment to serve (travel and attendance). Position Descriptions are available at the bottom of this webpage.
Terms: Length of term depends on the office. Terms begin at the adjournment of convention, except the Disciplinary Board, whose term begins January 1.
Deadline: Nominations received by Tuesday, October 15 will be on the printed ballot. Nominations received after October 15, including those made from the floor, will be announced. Nominees meeting the deadline will be asked to submit a photo and biography with church activities at local, diocesan or national level and any personal information (limited to 500 words) for a Nominees Booklet. PLEASE nominate BEFORE the canonical deadline so delegates may benefit from receiving this information before they vote.

Nominations

Below are the typical needs, Actual needs will be announced in July.

Secretary of the Diocese & Secretary of the Convention

One cleric (priest/deacon) or lay person, one year term

Treasurer of the Diocese

One cleric (priest/deacon)or lay person, one year term

Chancellor of the Diocese

One lay person, one year term.

Executive Council

One cleric (priest/deacon), four-year term
One lay person, four-year term

Standing Committee

One priest, four-year term
One lay person, four-year term

Trustees

One cleric (priest/deacon), three-year term
Two laity, three-year term

Disciplinary Board of Review

One cleric (priest/deacon), three-year term
One lay person, three-year term

Friday, October 25
8:30am Check-In (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley)
9:30am Morning Prayer (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley)
10:00am Business Session (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley)
12:00noon Lunch (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley)
1:00pm Business Session (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley)
2:30pm Recess (Walk to All Saints Episcopal Church)
3:00pm Convention Eucharist (All Saints)
4:30pm Adjourn

At the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley and
All Saints Episcopal Church

Additional Events
Friday, October 25
7:30pm Chat with the PB (Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel)
Saturday, October 26
10am-3pm Way of Love Revival (Fox Valley Exhibition Center)

Every delegate is expected to attend one pre-convention meeting. These are held across the diocese, and online, to minimize travel time and expense. They allow you to get to know other delegates, become familiar with resolutions and the proposed diocesan budget. It is for asking questions for clarification. Attend any meeting listed.

Tuesday, October 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m., St. Augustine, Rhinelander
Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m., St. Anne, De Pere
Tuesday, October 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m., St. Thomas, Menasha
Monday, October 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Online Webinar, register here

Materials

Convention materials are available online. Delegates and non-delegates are expected to bring their own copies (especially of the proposed budget and resolutions), either digitally or paper. Download them, store them on a digital device or print them before arrival. WiFi use on-site may result in gridlock if everyone tries to access documents online at the same time! If you are unable to access these documents or print them, please ask your church office to assist you.