Diocesan Convention 2024

And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.’ Matthew 4:19

The 51st meeting of Diocesan Convention in EDSD will be held November 8-9, 2024 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. 

It is once again time to come together and celebrate the work we’ve achieved and the future at Diocesan Convention. And while Convention can be a lot of fun, there is a lot of work to get done too. Every year, the Diocesan Convention passes a Diocesan Budget, elects representatives to positions like Executive Council and Standing Committee, and more. 

This annual meeting is an opportunity for us to recognize how BIG an impact our church makes on the world. Come and worship with your diocesan community, hear Bishop Susan’s Annual Address to Convention, and learn about other important updates from diocesan leaders.  

While the Diocesan Convention is, at its core, the annual business meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, it can also be a time of joy, fellowship, and worship.  

Housing

EDSD has not secured a block of rooms at a hotel for Diocesan Convention.  All delegates and visitors are encouraged to secure their hotel rooms early. We have compiled a list of hotels near St. Margaret’s for your convenience at www.conventionedsd.org/housing. 

Dinner

This year, St. Margaret’s has planned a wonderful dinner that will be provided to all delegates and visitors on Friday, November 9th. This is built into the fees for Convention.  

Vendors

We are excited, once again, to welcome vendors to Diocesan Convention. This is a great opportunity to showcase your goods or services to Episcopalians throughout the diocese. Ministries of the Diocese are welcome to share materials free of charge.  Registration is required for all vendors.  

Register

Resolution Submission

Every year, the Diocesan Convention votes on Resolutions and changes to the Diocesan Cannons. If you would like to submit a resolution or canonical change, please click the button below. If you have questions about submitting a resolution or canon change, please email Canon Gwynn Lynch at glynch@edsd.org.

Resolution Submission

Positions Open for Nomination

Every year, Diocesan Convention elects clergy and lay people from throughout the diocese to fill positions of leadership positions throughout the diocese’s governance. These positions often serve at the heart of diocesan ministry.  All lay and clergy members of the diocese are welcome to run for elected office at Diocesan Convention. 

Nomination Submission

Executive Council! Executive Council is responsible for implementing the Strategic Plan of the diocese. Currently, Executive Council is working on forming new worshiping communities, crafting affordable housing initiatives, working on peace and justice efforts, opening a migrant shelter in Tijuana, and advocating for growing evangelism efforts throughout the diocese. There are also Executive Council Committees that use their significant financial knowledge to support congregations in financial planning and stewardship. The Executive Council also takes care of diocesan properties. You can see that Council makes use of a wide variety of people and their gifts. It’s a four-year term and meets virtually one Saturday of the month. With virtual meeting space, no matter where you reside, you can participate in Executive Council. 

Standing Committee! The Standing Committee is the Bishop’s council of advice. It comprises four clergy, who are voting members of Convention, and four Lay members, who are communicants of the Church. The Standing Committee acts as the ecclesiastical authority when the bishop is absent or incapacitated. The powers, functions, and duties of the Standing Committee shall be those prescribed by the Constitution and· Canons of The Episcopal Church, and by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese. Upon expiration of the member’s term, no person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Standing Committee for a period of one year.

Disciplinary Board! The Disciplinary Board hears cases regarding the discipline of clergy as specified in accordance with Title IV of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church. Members are elected for staggered three-year terms and may be re-elected for multiple terms.

Secretary of Convention! The Secretary takes the minutes for Diocesan Convention, certifies Deputies to General Convention, and performs other duties as listed in the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The Secretary of Convention records the minutes and resolutions of the monthly Diocesan Executive Council meetings. The Secretary is elected for a one-year term and may be re-elected.

Up-to-date information, resolutions facing convention, important deadlines, the nominees for elected offices, and more will be made available on www.conventionedsd.org