CONVENTION DETAILS

 

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• CONVENTION ORIENTATION VIDEO - NEW!

• Pre-Convention Regional Meetings

• Pre-Convention Packet

• Final Convention Packet - NEW DOCUMENTS ADDED -*please be aware that the documents in this packet may be updated as needed and will be noted in the Final Convention section below. Check back often for the latest information regarding Convention.

• Hotel Accommodations

• Registration information

• Clergy Spouse Luncheon

• Exhibitors

• Gala Information

• Dress Code (for Convention and Gala)

 

Pre-Convention Regional meetings for Convention Delegates

​Delegates please plan on attending one of the meetings listed below

 

January 24, 2016 | Christ Church Cathedral | 2 - 4pm

January 31, 2016 | St. Andrew's, Panama City | 4 - 6pm

February 3, 2016 | St. Andrew's, Destin | 6 - 8pm

February 11, 2016 | St. Christopher's, Pensacola | 6 - 8pm

February 14, 2016 | Nativity, Dothan | 3 - 5pm

 

 

PRE-CONVENTION PACKET - Initial pre-Convention packets were mailed to all congregations on October 15th, and electronic packets were emailed to all Rectors, Vicars and Senior Wardens in Charge of Congregations on October 19th.

document download | Convention Memo

document download | Hotel Flyer

document download | Registration Form

document download | Important Due Dates

document download | Election of Lay Delegate Memo

document download | Number of Delegates per Congregation

document download | Certificate of Election Form

document download | Delegate Change Form

document download | Nomination Form for Standing Committee

 

FINAL CONVENTION PACKET - documents will be posted as they become available. Please check often for continued updates. A complete packet will be emailed to all clergy and delegates prior to Convention; and a printed copy will be given to all delegates at Convention Check-in.

document download | Memo to Delegates - NEW!

document download | Welcome Letter from St. Paul's - NEW!

document download | Directions, St. Paul's Campus Maps, Restaurant List - NEW!

document download | Schedule of Events - NEW! Updated 2/9/16

document download | Lists of Delegates - NEW!

document download | Resolution - NEW!

document download | Reports from Commissions and Committees - NEW! Updated 2/9/16

document download | Budget/Pledges/Expense Overview -NEW! - Updated 2/10/16

document download | Standing Committee nominations -NEW!

 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Convention host, St. Paul's, has reserved blocks of rooms at discounted rates at four near-by, reputable hotels. Reservations must be made by January 15, 2016 in order to take advantage of the reduced rate. Download the HOTEL FLYER.

 

REGISTRATION

This year only the following need to register for Convention:

• All Clergy (parochial, non-parochial, retired, vocational deacons, non-canonical),

• Lay Delegates (elected by congregation),

• Alternate Delegates (if attending Convention),

• Standing Committee Members, and

• Youth Delegates (appointed by Bishop Russell through James Lawrence, Diocesan Youth Director)

Churches should make every effort to register their Clergy and Delegates at the same time in order to make one complete payment. Credit card/PayPal payments options are available.

 

Please use the registration link below. Additional information is provided on the registration page.

 

Clergy Spouses and Visitors do not need to register; however Gala Ticket(s) will need to be purchased if he/she plans to attend the Gala on Friday evening. Gala Tickets may be purchased using the Convention Registration link or the Gala Event link.

 

CLERGY SPOUSE LUNCHEON-New!

Click HERE to view the Clergy Spouse Luncheon invitation. If you are a Clergy Spouse or Widow and did not receive an invitation, please contact the Diocesan Office at (850) 434-7337. 

 

EXHIBITORS

Commissions and other ministries of the Diocese and the Episcopal Church are invited to showcase their programs, work and/or projects. Exhibit space is limited and exhbitors must be approved by the Diocesan Office. Fee is $35 per person. Tables and electrical outlets are provided. Plan to bring extension cords, table displays or props, etc. Exhibit registration is closed. 

 

GALA TICKET INFORMATION

The Friday evening Gala will be hosted by St. Paul's. Please join us to celebrate our diocese with good food and good friends. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tickets are $55 per person and may be purchased here.

 

DRESS CODE

For Convention - Casual to business casual attire (plan to be comfortable)

For the Gala  - Business casual attire