Convention Recap 2024
Our diocesan family gathered at Convention for an inspiring weekend at St. Margaret’s in Palm Desert. This year’s Convention offered much more than the important business of elections and resolutions. We came together for shared worship, celebrated community over a delightful dinner, and joined in a solemn candle-lit vigil for gun safety, honoring lives lost and committing ourselves to advocacy for peace. The screening of The Philadelphia Eleven offered a poignant look at the trailblazing women who shaped our church, inspiring deep reflection on our history and our future.
Throughout the weekend, the spirit of unity and dedication to our mission was palpable as we honored the work of the church and discerned our path forward. In worship, fellowship, and service, we embraced both our joyful connections and our shared responsibilities, creating lasting memories and renewed commitments.
Presentations
Bishop Susan Brown Snook’s Annual Address – Bishop Susan Brown Snook
Convention Eucharist Sermon – Bishop Susan Brown Snook
Report on Border Ministries – Mr. Robert Vivar
Report on Formation – Ms. Charlette Preslar
Report on our Church and Diversity – Ms. Rachel Ambasing
Report on Mission Real Estate – Ms. Jessica Ripper
Report on the Inclusion Taskforce – The Rev. Brenda Sol
Report on Church Planting – Mr. Jason Evans
Elections
Secretary of Convention
to serve until 2025
Disciplinary Board
to serve until 2027
Executive Council
to serve until 2025
The Rev. Cecelia “CC” Shroeder
to serve until 2028
to serve until 2025
to serve until 2028
Standing Committee
to serve until 2028
to serve until 2028
Historiographer and Archivist
to serve until 2028
Cathedral Chapter
to serve until 2028
Resolutions
Our Church’s governance relies on the voices of both clergy and laity to discern how our diocese carries out Christ’s mission in the world. The resolutions submitted to this year’s Diocesan Convention addressed gun safety, governance, and outreach–offering us opportunities to respond faithfully to our call as peacemakers. Each resolution was prayerfully crafted by faithful individuals, and your delegations’ participation in this process ensured that we continue our journey of courageous love.
These resolutions called us to be responsive and bold in our mission through debate, discernment, and prayer. Each resolution was given time for discussion and passed by an overwhelming yay/nay vote.
You can find the resolutions adopted by the 51st Diocesan Convention here.
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