November in Palm Desert is high season; please book your hotel room today. Hotel Options (PDF)  

Important Dates & Deadlines
April 30: Certification of Lay Delegates are PAST DUE. Contact Keren Mondaca if you do not have your certifications in yet. 

July 15: Deadline for Nominations. Nomination Form (PDF) 

August 1: Deadline for Constitution and Canons proposed changes

September 1: Deadline for Exhibitor Applications

September 15: Deadline for Servant Ministry Award nominations

October 1: Deadline for Resolutions. Resolutions Form (PDF)
Deadline for ALL convention booklet materials; send to Bobbi Hoff

October 14: Convention Registration Deadline Register Today

November 11: 43rd Annual Diocesan Convention

November 15: Deadline for Common Life Share Pledges

As the convention falls on Veteran's Day weekend, we will honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. Come, ejoy animal ambassadors from the Living Desert, music with the Ted Plummer Trio, and select songs from the St. Margaret's Singers. California Casual Attire. 

Arrive a day early and enjoy the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Living Desert, and shopping El Paseo. Stay a day later for St. Margaret's festival day on Sunday, November 13. The congregation will enjoy bagpipers and Scottish dancers, among other festivities. 

Sesiones de negocio y Eucaristía serán traducidos al español. Pasa la voz y por favor háganos saber si usted desea utilizar los servicios de traducción. Spanish translation will be provided for the business sessions and the Eucharist. Please spread the word and let us know if you would like to use the translation services.

Singers interested in joining the Eucharist choir, please contact Director of Music John Wright, 760-346-2697 x 109. RSVP by September 1. Mandatory rehearsal on Saturday, November 12, 7:30 a.m. All musical information will be supplied including rehearsal details.

Bishop Mathes invites all clergy in charge of congregations to nominate one person for the Servant Ministry Award, which will be given on Friday night at the picnic under the stars. Clergy members: nominate someone here. Deadline: September 15.

Questions? Contact Keren Mondaca, 619-481-5455.