The 228th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland

May, 4-5, 2012
Hunt Valley Marriott

A procession of banners. 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

 

Youth Delegate Certification
Deadline: February 21, 2012

 

A procession of banners opens the 224th Convention. Committee Nominations
Deadline: February 21, 2012

Committee Descriptions (Adobe PDF)

 

Resolutions
Deadline to submit resolutions: March 5, 2012

 

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


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

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

 

General Convention 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

 


Pre-convention Meetings

 

Wednesday, April 11
7-9 p.m.
Diocesan Center, Baltimore

Saturday, April 14
3-5 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Church, Crownsville

Tuesday, April 17
7-9 p.m.
St. Thomas’ Church, Hancock

Thursday, April 19
7-9 p.m.
St. James’ Parish, Lothian

Tuesday, April 24
7-9 p.m.
Grace Church, New Market

Thursday, April 26
7-9 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church, Emmorton

 


Horizons 2015

 

Read the Horizons 2015 Priorities

Learn more about Horizons 2015

 


Previous Diocesan Conventions

 

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)