Nominations for Convention-Elected Offices

The nominations deadline (September 28, 2022) has now passed.

All nominations from this point forward will be considered "from the floor" of convention, according to our diocesan constitution (Article III.6):

SEC. 5. Nominations for election to any office may also be made at an annual meeting of Convention by the presentation to the Presiding Officer of a written petition signed by at least five Voting Members and accompanied by the written consent of each nominee. The Presiding Officer shall add to the ballot the names of persons so nominated.

If you would like to submit a nomination, please follow ALL directions below, PLUS you will need a written petition signed by at least five (5) voting members of convention plus the written consent of the nominee.

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The Diocese of Missouri depends on the leadership of lay and clergy members who are elected each year at diocesan convention.

The nominating committee, which is appointed by the bishop, is in charge of collecting the nominations and presenting them to the Diocese during convention. We encourage participation from all areas of our diocese in this process.

All nominations must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Each nomination requires 3 elements:

1. Nomination form (digital form available below)
2. Paragraph by the nominee (300 words or less) stating why they would be a good candidate for this ministry
3. A recent head-and-shoulders photo of the nominee

The paragraph and photo should be emailed to [email protected]. All elements of the nomination must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Here are the positions to be elected at the 183rd Convention of the Diocese of Missouri in 2022:

• Standing Committee
  Electing 1 clergy member and 2 lay members for 4-year terms
  The Standing Committee functions as the council of advice to the Bishop. It is a visioning group for the diocese; certifies candidates for ordination in the diocese; votes on consent to the election, ordination, and consecration of bishops churchwide; and may serve as the ecclesiastical authority for the diocese in the absence of a bishop. (meets monthly)
• Diocesan Council
  Electing 2 lay members for 3-year terms
  The Diocesan Council does the work of the Diocesan Convention when Convention is not in session, including development of the program budget; oversight of the programs and offices funded by the budget; and oversight and interpretation of diocesan policies. Members of this committee also serve as members of COEDMO, the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. (meets approximately every other month)
• Disciplinary Board
  Electing 1 clergy member and 1 lay member for 3-year terms
  The Disciplinary Board exists to help in cases where clergy have been presented with charges under the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Canons (Title IV) of the Canons of The Episcopal Church. (meets once a year and as needed)
• General Convention Deputies
  Electing 4 clergy members and 4 lay members (and 4 alternates each)
  Deputies will represent the Diocese of Missouri at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2024. Deputies also meet several times in advance of GC to review proposed legislation. Some deputies also serve on GC committees.
• Cathedral Chapter
  Electing 1 lay member from St. Louis City/County for 3-year term
  Cathedral Chapter is similar to the Vestry of a parish, but because the Cathedral is the Bishop’s seat and the “mother church” for the diocese, its leadership is made up of clergy and lay members from throughout the diocese as well as its own congregation.

To nominate yourself or someone you know, fill out the form below. Each nomination requires a separate form. Remember to hit the "submit" button when you are done. All nominations must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. If you have questions, please contact Nominations Committee Chairperson, the Very Rev. Jon Stratton.

Elections will be held during the 183rd Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, happening November 18-19, 2022.

The deadline for submitting nominations as passed.

Please contact the Very Rev. Jon Stratton, nominations chairperson, for more information.