Overview

The Episcopal Church of the Eastern Shore of Maryland gathers once a year to govern the parishes that make up the Diocese of Easton. We worship, we celebrate, we listen, we speak, we debate, and we vote. It is an important event with much work that needs to be done. It is also where the Bishop makes his annual address. Diocesan Convention is a balance between being the church and dreaming the church, and there is a time and place for both.

Each church in the Diocese selects delegates and alternates to represent them, along with clergy, on behalf of their parish. Delegates and canonically resident clergy are authorized to vote.  All these individuals will participate in the 2025 Convention.

The 157th Annual Diocesan Convention will once again be a hybrid format. We will convene via Zoom on the evening of Thursday, March 6th. We will gather together in-person, with those who can join us, for a Friday evening, March 7th Eucharist at Christ Church, Kent Island followed by a reception. On Saturday, March 8th, our in-person portion of convention will re-convene at Christ Church, Kent Island.

Convention Reconvenes : Thursday, March 27th

5:30pm via Zoom

Timeline of Convention Events

DOE Convention 2025 Rules of Order.  Should you need to switch-out an Alternate for one of your Delegates, PLEASE contact Lynn Anstatt as soon as you know. It will be difficult to process any changes the morning of convention. 

Saturday, March 8th: 9:00am
(Registration/Breakfast at 8:00am)

PART II – IN-PERSON

Registered Delegates, Alternates, Clergy, Guests and Volunteers will gather at Christ Church – Kent Island Parish, Stevensville for Part II & III of the Business Session of Convention.

Election Information

During the Thursday night Zoom, Convention will be electing representatives to Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and the Board of Managers. The Nominating Committee submitted the List of Nominees linked here.

Nominating Committee:

The following have confirmed their service for the Nominating Committee:
Sally Rifenburg, Susan Leight, David Michaud, Claire Nevin-Field, Granville Blades, John Phillips, Nancy Linck

Resolutions for Debate

Resolutions with Debate Committee:

The following have confirmed their service for the Resolutions with Debate Committee:
Mr. Gordon Fronk, Esq., The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Sichangi, Mrs. Debra Dragone, The Rev. Michael Lokey

 Additional Convention Links:

• NEW:  Resolution of Courtesy and Appreciation
• NEW: Convention Report on Non-Functioning Parish – Vienna
• NEW: 2025 Treasurer’s Report Handout
• NEW: 2025 Treasurer’s Report Slides
• Registration (Closed)
• Proposed Rules of Order
• Call to Convention
• Credentials Form for Alternates & Delegates
• Convention Agenda
• Zoom Norms & FAQ
• Budget as Approved by Council
• NEW: Latest Diocese of Easton Budget Summary Slides 2025
• Notice of Proposed Canonical Amendments (Resolutions #1-3)
• Bishop’s Pre-Convention Pastoral Letter

2024 Journal

Read the Journal of the 2024 Convention of the Diocese of Easton

Convention Dates & Locations

PART I – VIA ZOOM: Meeting ID – 859 3827 8718
Thursday, March 6th: 5:30pm
(Registration opens at 5:00pm)
Guests are encouraged to watch via livestream on the
Diocese of Easton YouTube page.

EUCHARIST & RECEPTION: (optional & open to all)
Friday, March 7th: 6:00pm
Christ Church – Kent Island Parish, Stevensville

PART II – IN-PERSON: Saturday, March 8th: 9:00am
(Registration opens at 8:00am)
Christ Church – Kent Island Parish, Stevensville