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

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

Convention Eucharist with sermon

Keynote Slide Show

 

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

 

Elections

 

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.

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

Clergy Deputies

Lay Deputies

 

 


Horizons 2015

 

Read the Horizons 2015 Priorities

Learn more about Horizons 2015

 


Previous Diocesan Conventions

 

The 228th Convention (2012)

The 227th Convention (2011)

The 226th Convention (2010)

The 225th Convention (2009)

The 224th Convention (2008)

The 223rd Convention (2007)

The 222nd Convention (2006)

The 221st Convention (2005)

The 220th Convention (2004)