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The Diocesan Convention is made up of active clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and lay delegates elected by the congregations. The Diocesan Convention meets annually (or more often in special circumstances) to:
- approve the Program Budget
- hear reports on the activities of the Diocese
- vote on resolutions that set the tone and direction of the Diocese
- elect at-large members of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council and every three years lay and clergy deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church
- elect a bishop when necessary
Upcoming Conventions
Upcoming convention dates and place are approved two years in advance by diocesan convention:
The 171st Annual Meeting of Convention will be Nov. 19-20, 2010, St. Charles, Missouri
The 172nd Annual Meeting Convention will be Nov. 2011, St. Louis
Questions?
All inquiries about Diocesan Conventions should be directed to (314) 231-1220 or convention@diocesemo.org .
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