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2015 Diocesan Convention Information
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2015 Convention Registration Now Open
The 150th Annual Convention of the Diocese will be held:
Friday and Saturday, November 13 & 14, 2015
328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The deadline for registering is Friday, October 23, 2014
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Preconvention Journal Now Available
The Preconvention Journal for the 150th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has been published and is now available on the diocesan website at www.episcopalpgh.org/2015dioconv
The documents include the 2016 proposed budget, action items to be considered at Convention and information pertaining to nominees standing for election. You may download and/or print sections as you see fit.
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Preconvention Information Sessions
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 20, 7 p.m.
5700 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m.
1066 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Sunday, October 25, 2 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 are available at www.episcopalpgh.org/2015dioconv/
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Tentative Convention Agenda
Friday, November 13
Noon to 4:00 p.m. - Exhibit Set-up - Parish Hall
Special 150th Anniversary Celebration
Various locations; please enter from Oliver Avenue to begin
| 6:00 p.m. | Please join us for an informal dinner buffet, live music, and a multi-floor, multi-media display of our Diocesan history. The evening will feature a history scavenger hunt (prizes will be awarded!) as well as the opportunity to visit the new Diocesan offices. | | 7:30 p.m. | The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Keynote Speaker - Nave | | 8:00 p.m. | Dessert and coffee - Parish Hall |
Saturday, November 14
8:00 a.m.
| Registration
| 12:15 p.m.
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Lunch
District Meetings
| 9:00 a.m.
| Opening Prayers
| 1:30 p.m.
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Call to Order
Election Report
Second Ballot (if necessary)
| 9:15 a.m.
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Call to Order
Election of Secretary
Appointment of Parliamentarian
Report on Parish Assessments
Report on Parish Audits
Declaration of Quorum
Introduction of Special Guests
| 1:45 p.m.
| Bishop's Address
| 9:30 a.m.
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Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Adoption of Rules of Order
| 2:15 p.m.
| Report & Adoption of Revisions to the Constitution & Canons
| 9:45 a.m.
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Nominating Committee Report
First Ballot
| 2:30 p.m.
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Election Report
Third Ballot (if necessary)
| 10:00 a.m.
| Budget Presentation & Adoption
| 2:35 p.m.
| Chancellor's Report
| 10:45 a.m.
| Anniversary Festival Eucharist
| 3:00 p.m.
| Adoption of Resolutions
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| 3:15 p.m.
| Adjournment |
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