2023 Convention: Working Schedule
Members from throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will come together to celebrate our life as a community of faith at the 184th Annual Diocesan Convention, November 3 & 4, 2023.
"I Love to Tell the Story" is the theme of this year's event, which will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield.
"We have a story to tell and a fresh boldness in the telling," said the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri. "As we gather it is my hope that we, in the giving and receiving of stories, find our connection to the past, look for meaning and purpose in the present, and dream of a new-storied future."
Each congregation in the Diocese elects lay delegates to represent their church at convention. Those lay delegates gather with clergy delegates to hear ministry news and reports, vote on elected diocesan offices and proposed resolutions, approve the 2024 diocesan budget, and enjoy worship and fellowship together.
Guests are also welcome to attend convention as non-voting members. Registration for delegates and guests runs from September 6 through October 11.
A detailed schedule is still being developed, but here is an overview of what to expect at this year's convention:
Friday, Nov. 3
- 8:30 a.m. - Check-in begins
- 9 a.m. - Convention 101
(optional for new delegates or anyone who needs a crash course on convention rules) - 10 a.m. - Plenary Session I
(including Treasurer, Resolutions, and Nominations reports)
- 12 p.m. - Working Lunch with Keynote Speaker:
The Rt. Rev. Rafael Morales from the Diocese of Puerto Rico and our Companion Diocese Committee
- 1:15 p.m. - Open Hearings
(Q&A for budget and resolutions) - 2:30 p.m. - Plenary Session II
- 3 p.m. - Break
(clergy vest for photo and worship) - 3:30 p.m. - Clergy Photo
- 4 p.m. - Holy Eucharist
- 6:30 p.m. - Dinner
(including Bishop's Medals)
(followed by a DJ and dancing along with alternate "quiet" activities)
Saturday, Nov. 4
- 8 a.m. - Check-in begins
- 9 a.m. - Morning Prayer
- 9:30 a.m. - Plenary Session III
(including elections)
- 12 p.m. - Midday Prayers and Lunch
- 1:15 p.m. - Plenary Session IV
- 3 p.m. - Convention Adjourns
(approximate time)
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