Grace Happens
 October 7, 2014
In This Issue
Preconvention Information Sessions
Convention Registration Open
Nominees for Elected Positions
Convention Agenda

Episcopal Shield
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Preconvention Information Sessions

The 149th Annual Convention of the Diocese will be held:

 

Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2014

at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 

328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
 
In advance of the convention, it is expected that every clergy and lay deputy attend a Preconvention Information Session. 

These sessions are open to all interested Episcopalians. For your convenience, three sessions will be offered. In advance, we thank our host congregations for their hospitality.

 

Tuesday, October 21, 7-8:30 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer (Squirrel Hill) 

5700 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

 

Thursday, October 23, 7-8:30 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church (North Hills) 

5910 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 

 

Sunday, October 26, 2-3:30 p.m.

2535 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677

 

The purpose of the information sessions is to prepare for Diocesan Convention, both as to substance of matters to come before convention and for preliminary discussion and understanding. All deputies should bring the preconvention materials to the meeting. These materials will be available to download prior to the meetings from the website at http://www.episcopalpgh.org/2014-diocesan-convention/.

 

Be reminded that in order for lay deputies to be seated at convention, each parish needs to have filed a parochial report for 2013, completed a parish audit for 2013, and be current in their assessment payments to the diocese.

 

2014 Convention Registration Now Open
 
Online and mailable registration forms for all deputies, visitors and guests are available on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalpgh.org/2014-diocesan-convention/ 
The deadline for registering is Friday, October 17, 2014

 

Elected Positions
Nominees Standing For Election At Diocesan Convention Available

The report of the diocesan Nominating Committee is available on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalpgh.org/2014-diocesan-convention/#noms

Materials available include the Membership of Canonical Bodies, List of Nominees Standing for Election, Biographies of Nominees, and Candidate Photo Gallery.
  Article Seperator
Tentative Convention Agenda  
 
Friday, November 7

Noon to 4:00 p.m.   Exhibit Set-up 

5:30 p.m.   Light Supper 

5:30 p.m.   Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m.   Eucharist

 

Following worship: Dessert and an evening of humor and song featuring Zach Simons and the
Steel City Harmonizers barbershop singers

 
Saturday, November 8

8:00 a.m.   Registration 

9:00 a.m.   Morning Prayer 

9:30 a.m.   Call to Order

                  Election of Secretary

                  Appointment of Parliamentarian 

9:45 a.m.   Report on Parish Assessments

                  Report on Parish Audits

                  Declaration of Quorum

                  Special Recognition & Welcome

                  Introduction of Special Guests 

10:00 a.m. Roll Call

                  Approval of Minutes

                  Adoption of Rules of Order 

10:15 a.m. Nominating Committee Report

                  First Ballot 

10:45 a.m. Bishop's Address Part 1 

11:05 a.m. Budget Presentation & Adoption 

11:30 a.m. Lunch

                  District Meetings 

1:00 p.m.   Call to Order

                  Election Report

                  Second Ballot (if necessary) 

1:15 p.m.   Bishop's Address Part 2 

1:35 p.m.   Report & Adoption of Revisions to the Constitution & Canons 

2:15 p.m.   Election Report

                  Third Ballot (if necessary) 

2:30 p.m.   Chancellor's Report 

2:45 p.m.   Bishop's Address Part 3 

3:05 p.m.   Report & Adoption of Compensation Guide 

3:15 p.m.   Adoption of Resolutions 

3:30 p.m.   Adjournment
All submissions to the Grace Happens newsletter and diocesan web site are welcome and should be sent to info@episcopalpgh.org. Please be sure to include your contact information with any submission.
 

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