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Convention is for everyone! In addition to the meaningful and essential work of the delegates regarding diocesan business and elections, we are creating a joyful space for engaging in collective worship, fostering congregational development, and creating and strengthening relationships and camaraderie in our diocese.
This year, we will GATHER together at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, Ohio on November 8-9. We will be TRANSFORMed by the Holy Spirit through worship, relationships, conversations, and, of course, fun! After the chance to experience many moments of joy and inspiration in our critical work together, we will SEND you back to your parishes to continue the good work of being faithful, healthy, effective, and sustainable sharers of the transformative love of Jesus in your communities.
This gathering promises to be a source of inspiration that deepens our connections with one another, embodying the core values of faith and service that the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio exemplifies and holds dear. Come ready to engage, connect, and enjoy the collaborative and uplifting experience that awaits us all!
Friday Evening:
Saturday:
The Episcopal Address and all convention business at Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg; (Cost: $40)
If you are in need of financial assistance to attend Convention, please contact Canon Jessie Gutgsell Dodson.
a. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION & CANONS – must be received by Aug. 11
b. RESOLUTIONS – must be received by Sept. 10 for inclusion in the handbook (canonical deadline is Sept. 25).
Secretary of Convention
c/o Ms. Rhea Crayton
Diocese of Ohio
2230 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
c. NOMINATIONS – must be received by Sept. 10 for inclusion in the handbook
d. FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE
e. REGISTRATION – Closes on Oct. 10
f. HOTEL RESERVATIONS
g. NECROLOGY – due by Oct. 31
h. DELEGATE CERTIFICATION – must be received by Oct. 10
i. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATION – must be received by Oct. 10
j. CHILDCARE – register by Oct. 10
Childcare will be available during the Saturday business session for ages 12 and younger. Registration required.
k. ELECTING MISSION AREA REPRESENTATIVES TO DIOCESAN COUNCIL
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again in November. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Best,
Episcopal Diocese of Ohio staff
What is the Annual Convention?
The Annual Convention of the Diocese of Ohio is the legislative body that approves the diocesan program and budget, elects persons to various groups, which serve the diocese, adopts resolutions on various issues, and approves changes in the Constitution and Canons of the diocese.
Each congregation in union with the convention, that is, those that are current with payment of diocesan assessments and Church pension requirements, is entitled to be represented by not more than three lay adult delegates in good standing in their respective congregations. Delegates are chosen in accordance with the prescribed Canon, or by special parochial charter or bylaws of the parish. When not a virtual convention, attendance at Annual Convention is not limited to lay delegates and clergy. Youth and adult members of all congregations are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Diocese of Ohio Annual Convention is held once per year, usually the second weekend in November.
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