Diocesan Convention: Nominations

written by Chris Tumilty | October 1, 2024

As we approach this year’s Diocesan Convention, you are invited to prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to offer your gifts in service to our diocese by running for an elected position. The governance of our church is rooted in shared leadership between clergy and laity, celebrating the collaborative nature of the Episcopal Church. Serving on the Standing Committee or Executive Council allows you to participate in shaping the mission, ministry, and future of our diocese.

The Episcopal Church thrives on the diverse perspectives and experiences each member brings, and your unique voice is essential to the work we do together. Whether you have served before or are discerning leadership for the first time, know that your involvement will make a meaningful impact as we continue to walk in the way of love and courageously respond to the needs of our communities.

Consider how your gifts might be used to strengthen our diocese and bring us closer to the vision of justice, reconciliation, and faithful courage that Christ calls us to. To stay up to date on all Diocesan Convention information, visit: www.conventionedsd.org

Nomination Form

Nominated for Diocesan Positions

Secretary of Convention

elect 1 clergy or lay to serve until 2026

The Secretary shall take minutes of the proceedings of the Convention, certify Deputies to General Convention, cause to be prepared and posted Journals of Convention, and other duties as listed in the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The Records, books, and Journals of the Secretary shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Ecclesiastical Authority, of the Standing Committee, of the Convention, and any Committee or Commission thereof. The Secretary is elected for a one-year term and may be re-elected.

In addition, the Secretary of Convention records the minutes and resolutions of the monthly Diocesan Executive Council meetings

Executive Council

elect 1 clergy to serve until 2026

elect 1 clergy to serve until 2028

elect 1 lay to serve until 2026

elect 3 lay to serve until 2028

Patrick Grannan

Robert Halleck

The Rev. Roberto Maldonado-Mercado

Karen Sanchez

The Diocesan Executive Council serves as the Board of Directors of the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. It is the legally constituted governing body of the diocese.

In accordance with California State Law and Diocesan Canons, DEC has fiduciary responsibility for the assets of the diocese. Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and revising the Strategic Plan as necessary or appropriate.  Develops and recommends to convention the annual budget.

Diocesan Executive Council normally meets virtually the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Meeting dates are subject to change because of calendar conflicts.

Standing Committee

elect 1 clergy to serve until 2027

elect 1 lay to serve until 2027

The Rev. Paige Blair Hubert

The Standing Committee of the Diocese shall consist of four clergy who are voting members of Convention and four Lay members who are communicants of the Church and who are at least 18 years of age. Members are elected by Diocesan Convention for staggered terms of four years. 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.

Standing Committee currently meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month, at 12:00pm.

Disciplinary Board

elect 1 lay to serve until 2026

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 of the Court are elected for staggered three year terms and may be re-elected for multiple terms. The Disciplinary Board will meet as needed.

Nomination Form