By DIOPA
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
The Diocesan Convention is the primary representative governing body of the diocese. It convenes annually in October to conduct diocesan business, including election of officers and members of various leadership bodies; approval of a budget for the upcoming year; setting mission strategy; and establishing diocesan policy and procedure by considering and voting on resolutions and approving changes to the diocesan constitution and canons. It is also an occasion for learning about important initiatives across the diocese; fellowship, community building and common prayer; and celebration of the Holy Eucharist together as a diocesan community.
Here is an overview of the 241st diocesan convention:
On Friday night, the following people were presented with the Bishop's Award for exemplary service to the diocese.
The Rev. Canon Kirk Berlenbach was made an Honorary Canon. If you missed the Friday night Eucharist, you can watch it here.
On Saturday, the 2025 Budget was approved by 79.85% of those in attendance. Those in attendance were introduced to a long list of new priests in the diocese and those recently ordained. The following commissions and committees elected the following new people to represent them:
Commission on Wellness
Christmas Fund
Disciplinary Board
Board of Trustees
Standing Committee
Nominating Committee
The Church Foundation (terms expiring 2027)
Additionally, John Wallace was voted in as the Secretary for Convention before we began Convention.
RESOLUTIONS