The 203rd Convention of the Diocese of Maine
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine makes up the voting body. This year’s convention will be online, taking place on Saturday, October 22. Clergy and delegates who are voting will meet via Zoom. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube for everyone to watch.
Keep up with convention communications here on our blog or click here to explore a list of newsletters containing convention announcements.
Important Dates
Watch for information, news, and pre-convention Town Hall invitations via email!
- October 4 Budget, Rules of Order, Resolutions (Town Hall 7pm)
- October 11 Resolutions, Consent Calendar (Town Hall 7pm)
- October 12 Changes to Certificate of Elected Delegates Due (Form here)
- October 18 Diocesan Convention (Town Hall 7pm)
- October 19 Registration Deadline
- October 22 Day of Convention (Convenes at 9am)
- October 25 Convention Debrief and Thanksgivings for the Town Hall program (7pm)
Resolutions
Here’s a first look at resolutions to be voted on at convention. More to come! Please join us at the Town Hall/Pre-Convention Hearing on Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. for presentation, debate, and discussion of some of these resolutions.
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2022 Convention Resolution: Supporting Document for Clergy Compensation (#7)
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2022 Convention Resolution #8: Minimum Lay Compensation for 2023
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2022 Convention Resolution #7: Clergy Compensation for 2023
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2022 Convention Resolution #6: ASA Calculation
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2022 Convention Resolution #4: Celebrating Evangelism
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2022 Convention Resolution #3: Deacons’ Day
Registration
Registration for the 203rd annual Diocesan Convention is now open! Deadline is Wednesday, October 19th.
Who should register?
- All voting lay convention delegates (not alternate delegates) whose names have been submitted by their congregation
- All voting canonically resident clergy and licensed priests in charge who plan on attending convention
- All diocesan officers who are canonically granted seat, voice, and vote
- All non-voting staff and volunteers who are will be managing the online convention
What if I’m not clergy or a delegate? What if I’m an alternate delegate? How do I watch convention?
We’ve got you! Everyone not participating in convention is invited to watch a livestream of convention over on our diocesan YouTube channel!
What if I’m an alternate taking the place of a delegate?
Your priest (or senior warden in absence of a priest) must first certify this change by completing and signing the form below. After that, you’ll be able to register!
REVISED CERTIFICATE OF DELEGATE FORM HERE
What if I have a question?
Please email the Convention staff and the Committee on Credentials at [email protected]
Rules of Order
How will business be conducted on October 22nd? Get familiar with the rules here.
Registration
The deadline to register is October 19, 2022.
Replacing Delegates
Do you need to make changes to your Certificate of Delegates? Please let us know before October 12th using this form. Priest's signature required.
Convention Communications
Open Diocesan Leadership Positions 2022
Nominations have closed. Bios of nominees to be available soon.
Diocesan Council Lay Area Representatives
Elected one for each of the six areas; two year terms; list of new reps to be available soon
Secretary of the Diocese
Need to elect one; one year term
Treasurer of the Diocese
Need to elect one; one year term
Disciplinary Board – Lay Representative
Need to elect one; two year term
Standing Committee
- Clergy Need to elect one; three year term
- Lay Need to elect one; three year term
General Convention Deputation
- Clergy Need to elect four to serve at GC 2024
- Lay Need to elect four to serve at GC 2024
Provincial Conference Clerical Deputy
Need to elect one; two year term
Pray for Convention
Please pray for the entire convention, your Bishop and staff, for all delegates and the decisions being made, and those who have offered themselves for leadership roles. Prayerfully consider how your vote furthers the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Maine and the wider Church.
Prayer for a Church Convention
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Hymn: O Wondrous Souls
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2022 Report of Lay Delegates Attending Convention (Revised Certificate)
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Diocesan Council Nominee Bios for 2022 Elections
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2022 Diocesan Convention Registration Form
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Roberts Rules Cheat Sheet for Virtual Meetings
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Bishop Brown Welcomes the Diocese to Convention Season
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Convention Communications