To the 159th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton!  Our Annual Convention is an opportunity to bring together clergy, elected lay delegates, and faithful members from across Maryland’s Eastern Shore to celebrate our life together in Christ. This special time of worship, fellowship, and shared discernment reflects who we are as a diocesan family, rooted in faith and united in mission.

This year’s theme, “Envisioning Our Future Together,” invites us to look ahead with hope and embrace the transforming power of God’s love as we listen, learn, and labor side by side for the sake of the Gospel. At a pivotal moment in the life of our Diocese, we will also gather to elect a Bishop Provisional an important step in discerning the leadership and direction of our shared future.

In a world often marked by division, we reaffirm our call to reconciliation, compassion, and hope—building bridges of understanding and grace within our churches and communities. Together, we have an opportunity to reflect on where we have been, celebrate the ministries that strengthen us, and envision where God is calling us next.

We are delighted to gather at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, Maryland, for a time of worship, conversation, and collaboration. As the primary governing body of the Diocese, the Annual Convention provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s ministry, discern new directions, and make decisions that shape our common life and future.

We warmly welcome all clergy, delegates, alternates, visitors, and friends to this milestone gathering. As we come together in faith and fellowship, may we celebrate God’s abundant blessings, embrace the possibilities before us, and renew our commitment to serve Christ in all persons as we envision our future together.

We will hold only one virtual Convocation Meeting via Zoom on February 9, 2027.                                     

Pre-Convention Information Meeting                                                                                               

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 –  7:00 pm Livestreamed via Zoom – from Bray House, Easton                                                                                                      

Information & Convocation Meeting

Tuesday, February 9, 2027 – 7:00 pm Livestreamed via Zoom – from Bray House, Easton

This meeting begins as one information meeting, then at its conclusion breaks into three virtual convocation meetings.  A reminder to all clergy and lay delegates: At the convocation meeting we are charged to nominate people from each convocation, to serve on the Diocesan Council for a three-year term. The representatives for this three-year term are chosen by the convocation, and ratified by the Diocesan Convention, according to Article XII, Sec. 1, of the Diocesan Constitution.

The vacancies to be filled are:         

The North will select a LAY person

The Middle will select a CLERGY person

The South will select a LAY person

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• Call to Convention
• Credentials Form for Delegates & Alternates  Submissions Due By: February 1, 2027
• Nominations Form  Submissions Due By: December 28, 2026
• Nominee Bio Form  Submissions Due By: February 12, 2027
  
• Proposed Resolutions for Debate Form  Submissions due by: November 28, 2026
• Notice of Proposed Constitution and Canons Resolutions 
• Proposed Rules of Order
• Register for Convention
• Hotel Information / Reservations
• Pre-Convention Information Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, December 8, 2026
• Information & Convocation Meeting Agenda – Tuesday February 9, 2027
• Convention Agenda
• 2027 Final Budget as Approved by Council
• Report of Committee on Resolutions for Debate
• 2027 Treasurer’s Report Handout
• 2027 Treasurer’s Report Slides
• Latest Diocese of Easton Budget Summary Slides 2027
• Resolution of Courtesy and Appreciation

The following positions will be filled by election at the 159th Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Easton ~

The nomination deadline is December 28, 2026.  Nomination forms may be submitted at this link.   Nominees will be asked to submit a short bio and a high-quality photograph.  Nominee Bio Form can be found at this link.  Nominees for the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council must be adult communicants in good standing in this diocese or members of the clergy who are canonically resident in this diocese. Nominators must have the consent of the nominee.

Open Elected Positions

• 1 layperson and 1 clergyperson to be elected at large for 3-year terms on Standing Committee
• 1 layperson and 1 clergyperson to be elected at large for 3 year terms on Diocesan Council
• Northern Convocation will elect 1 lay person for a 3-year term on Council
• Middle Convocation will elect 1 clergyperson for a 3-year term on Council
• Southern Convocation will elect 1 lay person for a 3-year term on Council
• The Board of Managers of Easton Episcopal Funds will nominate 2 lay persons for 3 year terms

2027 Nominating Committee

Effective November 4, 2026, the revised slate of appointees to serve on the Committee on Nominations is:

Northern Convocation: The Very Rev. Henry Sabetti; Bonny Anderson – Augustine Parish; Diane Freestate – St. Paul’s, Centreville

Middle Convocation: The Very Rev. Susan Leight; Eddie Vance – Christ Church, Denton; Florence Adams – St. Paul’s, Trappe

Southern Convocation: The Very Rev. David Michaud; Dr. Jim Cockey – St. Alban’s, Salisbury (Chair); Tom Shuster – St. Paul’s, Berlin