DIOCESAN GOVERNANCE
DIOCESAN CONVENTION
ABOUT DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Each year, elected delegates from each congregation in our diocese gather to elect diocesan leaders, discuss issues, and review policies and structures. While voting delegates and alternates must register to participate and vote in the Convention, anyone is welcome to attend as an observer for free. All Convention materials are posted on this web page and on our Diocesan Convention App.
REPORT FROM THE 239TH CONVENTION
November 10-11, 2023
Claggett Center, Frederick County, MD
A Call to End the Unholy Trinity [YouTube Video]
The Right Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Bishop Diocesan
The Ordinary and the Extraordinary: You are Salt and You are Light [YouTube Video]
The Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent
Bishop Coadjutor
RESOLUTIONS
Any church member can write a resolution concerning the mission and ministry of our church. To become a part of Convention business, however, it requires sponsorship or endorsement by a clergy or lay delegate to convention, or an authorized group such as one’s regional council or diocesan committee.
ELECTIONS
A large part of the work of our diocese is done behind the scenes by people who generously offer their time and talents in the service of the Church. An important element of our work at Diocesan Convention is the election of clergy and laypeople to serve on various diocesan committees.
Compensation and Benefits Committee
- Mr. Charles Roebuck
- The Rev. Anne Coghill Wright
Diocesan Council Members at Large
- Mr. Mark Halsey
- Ms. Kerry Hual
- The Rev. Rhetta Wiley
- The Rev. Stephen Hagerty
Disciplinary Board
- Mr. Stephen Alpern
- The Rev. Dr. Joseph Walker-Lenow
- The Rev. Nancy Hennessey
Standing Committee
- Mr. Stuart Simms, Esq.
- Ms. Nona Diggs
- The Rev. Randy Callender
- The Rev. Arianne Rice
RESOURCES FOR DELEGATES
Convention Journal Part A [PDF]
Information and Reports
Convention Journal Part B [PDF]
Appointments, Nominations, Resolutions
REPORT FROM THE 238TH CONVENTION
From our Bishops
Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton’s Convention Address [YouTube video]
Bishop Robert W. Ihloff’s Convention Address [YouTube video]
Resolutions
Elections
Compensation and Benefits Committee
- Ms. Christine Schmitz
- The Rev. Jennifer Grimelli
Diocesan Council Members at Large
- Ms. Sally Goss
- Ms. Nancy Smith-Murphy
- The Rev. Dr. Amy Slaughter Myers
Disciplinary Board
- The Hon. John Henderson
- The Rev. Lauren Bloom
- The Rev. Christopher D. Tang
- The Rev. Lynn Hade
Standing Committee
- Ms. Victoria (Vicki) Willard
- The Rev. Anne Marie Richards
General Convention Deputation
Lay Deputies
- Ms. Alma Bell
- Ms. Mary H. DeKuyper
- Mrs. Rachel Erdman
- Mr. David Mallery
Lay Alternate Deputies
- Ms. Katherine Schnorrenberg
- Mr. Michael Berry
- Mr. William F. (Fred) Ryals
Clergy Deputies
- The Ven. Ruth Elder
- The Rev. Jessica Sexton
- The Rev. Randy K. Callender
- The Rev. Kathleen Schotto
Clergy Alternate Deputies
- The Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery
- The Rev. Nathan Erdman
ARCHIVE OF CONVENTION JOURNALS
Journals from previous conventions are linked in PDF format below. Looking for a specific Convention Journal that’s not listed below? A complete collection of Diocesan Convention Journals can be found in our diocesan archives, contact Ms. Mary Klein, archives@episcopalmaryland.org.