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 each congregation.
• Clergy delegates are those ordained who are Canonically Resident (officially under the bishop’s canonical authority).

Pre-Convention  Meetings

Convention preparation includes attending a pre-convention meeting. These will be held virtually via Zoom to provide practice before the convention. They cover protocol, submitted resolutions, proposed diocesan budget, and invite you to ask questions.

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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Meeting Virtually

Following safe protocols in a pandemic makes an in-person convention of over 150 people a risk to great to take, so the decision has been made to hold the Convention online. Resources have been committed to make the process be as open, smooth and efficient as possible. Delegates will receive instruction and will be able to practice with the Zoom during the Pre-Convention meetings.

Elections

Elections for diocesan positions will be conducted through an online service, electionbuddy.com. After the nomination deadline, delegates will receive a personalized ballot via email. Those without an email address will receive a printed ballot by U.S. mail to be returned to the Diocesan Office for recording. Voting will be open the Monday before the convention and close approximately 15 minutes after the convention is called to order.

• Advance Reports
• Nominations
• Schedule
• Resolutions

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2019 Advance Reports (PDF)

2020 Call for Nominations is pending

Lay adult communicant in good standing or cleric canonically resident eligible to serve. Self-nomination acceptable. Nominees expected to understand responsibilities, role and time commitment to serve (travel and attendance). See Position Descriptions.

• 9:00 a.m. Opening Worship
• 5 minute breaks every 30 minutes
• 12noon 45 minute lunch break
• 4:00 p.m. Adjournment

Additional details as the become available

Resolution details available soon.

2019 Adopted Resolutions

Materials

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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