The 229th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland

May, 3-4, 2013
The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum, MD

A procession of banners. Diocesan Convention is a time when representatives from around our diocese gather to share in the polity of the Church, upholding the common mission and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. While voting representatives and alternates must preregister and pay to attend Convention, anyone is welcome to attend as an observer for free or to pay the registration fee. Registered attendees receive packets of information, including the Pre-Convention Journal and meals during the two-day meeting.

Convention Journals

Pre-convention Journal (Adobe PDF)

Post-convention Journal with official minutes and pariochial reports coming soon

Bishops' Addresses and Keynote

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, bishop of Maryland

Listen to Bishop Sutton's address to Convention (MP3)
Read Bishop Sutton's address to Convention (Adobe PDF)

The Rt. Rev. Joe Goodwin Burnett, assistant bishop of Maryland

Listen to Bishop Burnett's address to Convention (MP3 audio file)
Read Bishop Burnett's address to Convention (Adobe PDF)

Convention Eucharist with sermon

Listen to the entire Convention Eucharist service with sermon (MP3 audio file)
Read Bishop Burnett's sermon (Adobe PDF)

Keynote Slide Show

Vitality on the Horizon
Mr. Brian McLaren

Call for Bishop Suffragan Election

Convention affirmed Bishop Sutton's call for the election of a Bishop Suffragan in 2014. The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee and Ms. Faye Houston were named co-chairs of the Bishop Suffragan search committee.

Resolutions

2013-01 - Passed as submitted
Congregational Websites and Social Media Presence
2013-02 - Passed as submitted
Faith Stories and Evangelism
2013-03 - Passed as amended
Focusing on People Living in Poverty
2013-04 - Passed as submitted
Clergy and Lay Employee Compensation
2013-05 - Failed to pass
Amendment to Canon 1-400, Sec. 7
2013-06 - Passed as submitted
Amendment to Canon 4-200, Sec. 2 (Discipline Structure)
2013-07 - Passed as submitted
Accepting General Convention Resolution 2012-A125 and 2012-A127
2013-08 - Passed as submitted
Accepting General Convention Resolution 2012-A128 and 2012-A131
2013-09 - Passed as amended
A Strategic Response to Gun Violence
2013-10 - Passed as amended
The Establishment of Gun Free Zones
2013-11 - Referred to Diocesan Council for further study
The Adoption and Implementation of a Non-Violence Training Program
2013-12 - Passed as submitted
Affirming Our Mission to Safeguard, Sustain and Renew Creation

Elections

Compensation and Benefits Committee
The Rev. Sarah Lamming (2016)
Ms. Lynn Shuppel (2016)
Diocesan Council Members at large
The Rev. Diane Fadely (2016)
Ms. Vicki Mattock (2016)
Mr. David Boyce (2016)
Disciplinary Board
The Rev. Alistair So (2016)
The Rev. Arianne Weeks (2016)
Ms. Anne Gross (2016)
Mr. John Henderson (2015)
Standing Committee
The Rev. Gregg Morris (2017)
Mr. Paul Durham (2017)

Questions

If you have questions concerning convention, please contact the Rev. Anne Weatherholt, secretary of convention, at rector@stmarkslappans.org or 301-582-0417.

The General Convention

Logo of the 2009 General Convention The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church (TEC) that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church.