The 45th Diocesan Convention, 2013

Each year, the Diocese of Southwest Florida meets to elect officers, share ideas and plan for the upcoming year.

Convention is the annual gathering and business meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. A ministry mall, workshops, worship and dinner highlight Friday's activities. On Saturday, voting clergy and delegates from the diocese's 76 congregations will gather to approve the 2014 budget, consider resolutions, elect persons to various boards and committees and hear Bishop Dabney Smith's convention address.

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In 2013, the event will be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Convention Business

In addition to top national speakers, a ministry fair, lively worship and diocesan fellowship, the convention will representatives to General Convention, Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Disciplinary Board and University of the South, among other posts. The convention also considers resolutions from Diocesan Committees.

Convocations

At these meetings, the Diocese previews the upcoming convention and individual Deaneries conduct business.

  • Fall Deanery Convocations: 

Convention Business

  • Agenda: to come
  • Delegate Rosters: to come
  • Nominations: to come
  • Resolutions: to come

 

 

 

 

 

 


Convention News

Spring Convocations Set for April 16, 17 and 18

April 03, 2013
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - The Diocese has set aside April 16, 17 and 18 for Spring Convocations.

Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for 2013 Diocesan Elections

March 18, 2013
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - The Nominating Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida is now seeking nominations for elective positions.

Parish Reports and Forms Arrive Today at Diocesan House

March 01, 2013
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - Each year, March 1 is due day for parish forms, and staff at Diocesan House are busy collating the hundreds of reports that have come in from churches across the Diocese of Southwest Flor...

New Worship and Mission Outlined in Bishop's Address

October 25, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - New mission work in the Diocese, as well as progress in its current operations, were highlights of Bishop Dabney T. Smith's address to the Diocese of Southwest Florida at its Annual C...

New Clergy Welcomed in Diocese in 2012

October 25, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - At the 44th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, the convention welcomed six new clergy into the Diocese.

Seminarians, USF Chapel Center Uphold Yearly Convention Tradition

October 25, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - Each year during Annual Convention, the Diocese of Southwest Florida welcomes its seminarians and USF college students to assist as pages and readers.

44th Convention Appointments and Confirmations

October 24, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - At the 44th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, the convention approved the following to boards and committees:

Diocesan Officers Elected at 44th Convention

October 22, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - In elections held Saturday Oct. 20, 2012 at the 44th Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, seven were elected to the following Diocesan offices.

Diocesan Council Representatives Elected

September 26, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

BONITA SPRINGS, CLEARWATER, VENICE - Parishes from across the Diocese of Southwest Florida have elected delegates to Diocesan Council at 2012 Deanery Convocations.

St. John's Naples Wins Registration Prize

September 25, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - Because they registered early, St. John's, Naples has won six free tickets to the Oct. 19 Friday Night fiesta dinner during the 44th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.

Charles Milling on Contemporary Music in The Episcopal Church

September 19, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

BOYNTON BEACH - Charles Milling and his band Live Hymnal will perform the music at the Friday Eucharist service at Annual Convention. Raised in New Orleans and educated in Episcopal schools, Millin...

Clergy Spouse Lunch Set for Oct. 20

September 19, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - The Clergy Spouse Association of the Diocese of Southwest Florida has set its 2012 Clergy Spouse Luncheon for Saturday, Oct. 20.

Holy Spirit Come Logo Unveiled for Download

September 17, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - The Diocese has released its new logo for the 2012 Annual Convention with the theme Holy Spirit Come.

Green Team Rolls Out Green Challenge

September 10, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - In preparation for 44th Annual Convention, the Diocesan Green Team is preparing to launch the Green Congregation Challenge.

Convention Countdown Under Way

September 06, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA – The Diocese of Southwest Florida has a unifying new look for its 44th Annual Convention, all under the theme Holy Spirit Come.

Canned Food Competition Begins

August 21, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - Each year the Diocese of Southwest Florida helps restock the shelves of parish food pantries at their Annual Convention, set for Oct. 19 and 20, 2012.

Holy Recycling: Altar Guild Offers Free Items

August 15, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - The Diocesan Altar Guild continues to sponsor its highly popular “Free Market” at Convention.

Nominees and Resolutions for 44th Diocesan Convention

August 13, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has the following nominees and resolutions for its 44th Diocesan Convention, set for Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Punta Gorda.

Convention Sessions Focus on Mission, Revitalization and Healing

August 13, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - For Annual Convention, The Diocese of Southwest Florida has planned a day of top speakers to help your congregation and mission.

Convention Registration Begins August 15

August 08, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida is preparing for their annual 44th Annual Convention, set for October 19 and 20, 2012 in Punta Gorda.

Hotel Reservations for Punta Gorda Convention

August 06, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PUNTA GORDA - To reserve rooms for the 44th Diocesan Convention, contact the individual hotels below. Rooms are getting scarce already as there are several other events in the Punta Gorda area that...

Preliminary Roster Issued for Convention

July 31, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - Preliminary rosters have been listed for the 44th Annual Convention in Punta Gorda.

Dates for Fall Deanery Convocations Set

July 19, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

PARRISH - Fall Convocations provide clergy, delegates and alternates the opportunity to learn what will be the business of Diocesan Convention this year.

Names Sought for Nominating Committee

March 19, 2012
Diocesan Office | Parrish

SARASOTA - The Nominating Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida is now seeking nominations for elective positions in the Diocese.

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