ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
156th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF EASTON
Imaginative Leadership & Congregational Vitality in Re-emergence and Resurrection:
A Mission and Ministry Imperative for the 21st Century Church.
‘Our Resurrection Story’: St. Mark 16:6-7
March 7 – 9, 2024
Watch Our Full Convention Below
Or Visit the Episcopal Diocese of Easton YouTube page
Read the Bishop’s Convention Address and Sermon:
Bishop’s 156th Convention Sermon
Bishop’s 156th Convention Address
Resolution on the 156th Bishop’s Convention Address
The Bishop’s Address included stories shared by three of our churches. The videos and slides that accompanied these presentations are included below. Please watch the Business Session II link above to capture the full stories (02:38:00).
Link to the Keynote Address
from our Guest Speaker, The Venerable Jennifer McKenzie.
Notes from our Individual Break-Out Sessions are Coming Soon.
The Resolution Presented at the end of the Business Session Three
and in response to the work done during our break-out session is as follows:
Resolved, That the Diocese of Easton establish a “New Horizons Task Force” with members appointed by the Bishop to begin the process of establishing a successor document to the current “Parousia” using the ideas and concepts generated through the Break-Out Group Sessions and open discussion at the 156th Convention of the Diocese of Easton as a starting-point for further development. The “New Horizons Task Force” would include at least one representative from each of the four areas of ministry as identified at this Convention: Evangelism, Stewardship, Leadership, and Formation.
Be it Further Resolved, That the New Horizons Task Force provides the 157th Convention of the Diocese of Easton with a progress report of its work.
Resolutions for Debate
Read the Committee on Resolutions Report along with the Respective Resolutions By Clicking Here.
The Summary of Results is as Follows:
- APPROVED: Thanksgiving for the Mission and Ministry of St. Paul’s, Vienna
- NOT APPROVED: Recognizing a Stewardship Challenge, Diocesan Council Called to Respond
- NOT APPROVED: Rules of Order for the 2025 Diocesan Convention
- APPROVED: Approved Curriculum Fulfilling Requirements For Anti-Racism Training
*Proposed Resolutions were submitted pursuant to Canon 512.3 (a).
Committee on Resolutions for Debate:
- Gordon Fronk (Middle Convocation) – Chair
- The Rev. Michael Lokey (Southern Convocation) – Clergy Member
- The Rev. Nicholas Sichangi (Northern Convocation) – Clergy Member
- Debra Dragone (Northern Convocation) – Lay Member
- Ex Officio: The Venerable Laura Harbaugh (Secretary to Convention)
Newly Elected:
Click Here for Photos & Bios of Elected Officers
Diocesan Council Convocation Reps
• Northern – Lay, Lynda Habel
• Middle – Clergy, Rev. Susan Leight
• Southern – Lay, Marion Robinette
Diocesan Council Lay at Large
Vic Evans
Diocesan Council Clergy at Large
Rev. Andrew Cropper
Standing Committee Lay
Linda Hurley – Southern
Standing Committee Clergy
Rev. Dr. Darcy Williams
Board of Managers
Chris Maxwell
Nancy Robson
Additional Video Reports from Convention 2024
Convention Report from the Latino Ministry
Convention Report from the
Children’s Home Foundation
Slide Decks from Reports to Convention 2024
Pre-Convention Links:
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Convention Agenda
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Rules of Order
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Break-Out Room Descriptions
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Final Budget as Approved by Council
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Budget Slides as presented by Fred Welsh
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Resolutions for Debate Committee Report
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Treasurer’s Report
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List of Nominees for Election
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Election Nominee Photos & Bios
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Call to Convention
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Credentials Form for Alternates & Delegates
CONVENTION POSTS:
From the Desk of the Bishop
Bishop’s Communication on Diocesan Convention The Diocese of Easton is in the early stages of preparation for its 156th Annual Diocesan Convention scheduled for March 7-9, 2024. Thanks to the proactive work of the Diocesan Convention Committee, which has been meeting...