October 14, 2015

2015 Diocesan Convention Information

2015 Convention Registration Now Open

The 150th Annual Convention of the Diocese will be held:

Friday and Saturday, November 13 & 14, 2015

at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Online and mailable registration forms for all deputies, visitors and guests are available on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalpgh.org/2015dioconv/

The deadline for registering is Friday, October 23, 2014

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.

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.

Church of the Redeemer (Squirrel Hill)

5700 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Mt. Lebanon)

1066 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Sunday, October 25, 2 p.m.

St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church (Ligonier)

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/

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.	Lunch District Meetings
9:00 a.m.	Opening Prayers	1:30 p.m.	Call to Order Election Report Second Ballot (if necessary)
9:15 a.m.	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.	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.	Nominating Committee Report First Ballot	2:30 p.m.	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
		3:15 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.