51st Diocesan Convention
51st Annual Meeting of the Convention
of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
October 25 & 26, 2019
Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
October 25 & 26, 2019
Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
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e-Workbook DocumentsONE complete printed workbook per congregation will be available for distribution at the meeting. Printed condensed versions will be available for each attendee (sample ballots, resolutions, etc.)
Workbook:
Resolutions:
NominationsDiocesan Council: Exercises the power of the Convention and performs planning and policy-making between meetings of Convention. Oversees the policies, programs, mission, and budget of the Diocese and may initiate new work. Also is the legal corporate body of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i and, as such, is responsible for the business and property of the Church. This is the Board of Directors of the Diocese.
Standing Committee: Serves as the Bishop’s Council of Advice. Performs duties as specified by the General and Diocesan Convention, and the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Hawai‘i. Serves as the Ecclesiastical authority when there is no Bishop. Cathedral Chapter: Serves as the oversight body for The Cathedral of St. Andrew (both as a congregation and as the seat of the Bishop). Secretary of the Convention: Records minutes, enters them in the Journal, and, under the supervision of the Bishop, attends to the publication and distribution of the Journal, and performs other duties as prescribed in the Diocesan Constitution and Canons. Chairs the Committee on Convention Plans for planning the agenda and making physical arrangements for the Convention. Maintains various directories of Diocesan officers, commissions, departments, etc. General Convention Deputies: Deputies represent the Diocese of Hawai‘i in the House of Deputies at the meeting of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. Both Deputies and Alternates will meet in caucus several times prior to the Convention. During the Convention, the Deputies and any Alternates in attendance will meet daily. Deputies and First Alternates attend General Convention at the expense of the Diocese. Other Alternates may attend at their own expense. |
Contact Information
THE BISHOP'S REPORT TO THE 51st ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI‘ITo view the Bishop's Report to the 51st Annual Meeting of Convention, click HERE.
Bishop's Letter to the Convention
Bishop's letter to all members (elected lay delegates of congregations, clergy of denomination in full common with the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i and installed as Rector, Vicar, etc as per diocesan Canon 1.1) of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i.
2019 Schedule
Legal DocumentsTo see a copy of the legal documents for The Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i, including the Constitution and Canons, please visit the "Legal" section on the "Forms and Documents" page.
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Education Day
The Strategic Plan unveiled at the 2017 Annual Meeting has progressed to the next step of developing implementation plans. Please click HERE for a description of the Design Team presentation.
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Forms and Documents
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Registration and Credentials - Credit cards accepted!
The congregations of the Diocese share the costs of travel for the lay and clergy delegates (not alternates). The below documents that explain this practice and that detail the cost to each congregation will be posted at a later date.
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Resolutions
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