The 228th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland

May, 4-5, 2012
Hunt Valley Marriott

The theme for this year’s Diocesan Convention is Planning for Vitality Today and Beyond, featuring keynote speaker Diana Butler Bass.

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.

The registration fee is $190 per person on or before April 16 ($240 after), which includes both days and the following meals: lunch and dinner Friday and lunch Saturday. Guest tickets for dinner Friday are $50. Online registration coming soon.

Please watch for notices, news and information about Convention and registration in the Parish Emailing.

 

Convention Forms and Deadlines

Lay Delegate Certification
Deadline: February 21, 2012

• Lay Certification Form in Adobe PDF format
• Lay Certification Form in MS Word format

 

Youth Delegate Certification
Deadline: February 21, 2012

• Youth Certification Form in Adobe PDF format
• Youth Certification Form in MS Word format

 

Committee Nominations
Deadline: February 21, 2012

Committee Descriptions (Adobe PDF)

• Nomination Form in Adobe PDF format
• Nomination Form in MS Word format

 

Resolutions
Deadline to submit resolutions: March 5, 2012

• How to write and submit a Resolution (Adobe PDF)

 

Reports for Pre-convention Journal
Must be submitted by March 12, 2012

Submit reports to the Rev. Canon Scott Slater

 

Convention Registration
Deadline: April 16, 2012

Online registration coming soon

 

Hotel Reservations
Deadline: April 3, 2012

Registration details coming soon

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The 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.

General Convention 2012 Deputation
(Elected by the 227th Diocesan Convention in 2011)

Clergy Deputies

• The Rev. Scott Bellows - Chair
• The Rev. Adrien Dawson
• The Rev. M. Dion Thompson
• The Rev. Madeleine C. Beard
• The Rev. Martha Macgill - First Alternate

Lay Deputies

• Ms. Alma T. Bell
• Mr. Russell R. "Ronnie" Reno, Jr.
• Ms. Jean Chapman
• Mr. David G. Mallery
• Ms. Christine Kinard - First Alternate

General Convention Diocesan Day of Education
Saturday, March 3
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bishop Claggett Center
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)

The General Convention deputation leads a discussion and education day for the diocese on the Anglican Covenant and the liturgical and theological response to Resolution C-056 (GC-76) Liturgies for Blessings. These are two important topics facing the Episcopal Church today. All are welcome to join the discussion. Registration is required.

Register online for this event

Download the flyer for this event

 

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