What is Convention?
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.
Watch Our Full Convention Below
Or Visit the Episcopal Diocese of Easton YouTube page
2025 Journal
Read the Journal of the 2025 Convention of the Diocese of Easton (COMING SOON)
Bishop's Convention Address:
Read the Bishop's 157th Convention Address
The Bishop's Address included stories shared by two of our churches and was followed by a presentation from Camp Wright. The videos and slides that accompanied these presentations are included below. Please watch the Business Session II linked above to capture the full stories:
St. Mary Anne's Northeast: 01:26:28
St. Paul's Marion Station: 01:34:33
Camp Wright's Presentation: 03:04:20
Resolutions for Debate
APPROVED: Resolution #7
Resolution for Paid Membership to the Association for Episcopal Deacons
APPROVED: Resolution #8
Resolution for Compensation of Non-Stipendiary Clergy
NOT APPROVED: Resolution #10
Resolution for the Appreciation of the Office of the Presiding Bishop
APPROVED: Resolution #9
Resolution for the Appreciation of the Ministry of the Children's Home Foundation
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
Timeline of Convention Events
Newly Elected
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
- At Large Clergy- Rev. Stephanie Clayville, St. Mary’s, Pocomoke
- At Large Lay - Myron Richardson, St. Paul’s, Centreville
- Northern Convocation Lay Rep - Sally Rifenburg, Augustine Parish, Chesapeake City
- Middle Convocation Lay Rep - Mr. James (Jim) Fitzgerald, Christ Church, Easton
- Southern Convocation Clergy Rep - Rev. Susannah Southern, St. Paul’s, Berlin
STANDING COMMITTEE
- At Large Clergy (at least two nominees) -Very Rev. Greg Powell, Trinity Cathedral, Easton
- At Large Clergy to finish Rev Steve Mosher’s term. One year is left. - Rev. Charlotte Meyer, Old Wye, Wye Mills
- At Large Lay (at least two nominees)- Mrs. Debra Dragone, St. Clement’s, Massey
BOARD OF MANAGERS
- Debra Dragone For Class of 2028
- Diane Robinson For Class of 2028
- Ray Munsch. Class of 2026 (Position open for Bill Shettle’s seat)
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
Additional Video Reports & Slide Decks Coming Soon
Additional Convention Links:
- Resolution of Courtesy and Appreciation
- Convention Report on Non-Functioning Parish - Vienna
- 2025 Treasurer's Report Handout
- 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
- Latest Diocese of Easton Budget Summary Slides 2025
- Notice of Proposed Canonical Amendments (Resolutions #1-3)
- Bishop's Pre-Convention Pastoral Letter