CONVENTION 54
Annual Meeting of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
Friday & Saturday, October 21-22, 2022
​'Iolani School, Honolulu

Convention Theme: The True Love of Peace

The theme for this year's annual meeting is "The True Love of Peace" as taken from the Collect for Peace:

Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart ​the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

The Bishop also calls upon the following Scriptures for reflection:  Micah 4:1-5, ​Psalm 85:7-13, Ephesians 2:13-18, and ​Matthew 5:43-48.

The logo is formed with hands of different races cradling the Trinity knot that represents the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In its original form of vesicae pisces, it incorporates the Christian symbol of the fish.  During these tumultuous times, the Bishop added the phrases "Peace is born from relationships ~ Unity in diversity."

Bishop's Letter to the Convention

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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.  Click HERE.

Bishop's Report to the Convention

Contact Information

For questions about the Annual Meeting and all related events, contact:  Rae Costa in the Diocesan Support Center at (808) 536-7776 x326, or contact her by clicking here.

Legal Documents

To 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.

e-Workbook Documents

Workbook: (Coming in October)
  • Full e-Workbook 
  • Abbreviated e-Workbook (agenda, resolutions, sample ballots, budget numbers, and closing song)

​Budget: (Coming this Summer)
  • Diocesan Council 2023 proposed budget numbers
  • 2023 budget narrative
​Nominations: (Will be available after online submissiondeadline)
  • Diocesan Council Nominees 
  • Standing Committee Nominees 
  • Cathedral Chapter Nominees 
  • Secretary of the Convention Nominees 

​Resolutions: (Will be available after online submission deadline)
  • Resolution #1: 2023 Minimum Clergy Compensation and Benefits Policy of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi ​

Nominations

Diocesan 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.

Schedule (TBD)

Friday, October 21, 2022 - Education Day
Saturday, October 22, 2022 - Annual Meeting
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM  Credentials Check-in
8:30AM - Check-in CLOSED
8:45 AM - 54th Annual Meeting of Convention is called to order.
(There will be breaks as needed and a half hour lunch.)
4:00 PM Meeting Concludes

Forms and Documents

Registration fees
Education Day: TBD
Annual Meeting: TBD
Registration and Credentials
  • ​Individual Registration Form​ (Online form will be available this Summer/Fall)
  • Delegate Change Form -  If a Delegate that you elected in January is no longer able to attend, please complete the Delegate Change Form to change an elected Alternate to an elected Delegate OR if a Delegate that you elected in January is no longer able to attend AND none of the alternates you elected are able to attend or you did not elect any alternates.
Travel Costs
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. 
  • Shared Travel Memo - Explains the practice of sharing travel and shows how the calculation was done. Includes a description of the procedures for arranging travel. 
  • Shared Travel Assessment - Details the cost to each congregation and is included in the above Shared Travel Memo.  
Hotel and Ground Transportation
The Diocese does not provide funds for hotel or ground transportation.
Resolutions Nominations
  • Nominations Cover Letter -  What leadership vacancies are coming up? What type of person should the leader be? How is someone nominated? A letter to get those questions, and more, answered.
  • Nominations Office Descriptions -                          REVISED 2022-06-23 This document describes the functions, commitments, meetings, qualifications, etc. for vacant offices on the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Cathedral Chapter, and for Secretary of the Convention.
  • Nomination Form Online deadline submission: 4:00 pm TBD (45 days prior to the Annual Meeting).  After that deadline, nominations must be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting.  One need not be present to be nominated from the floor.  However, the person must consent to be nominated.
Necrology Reporting
  • Necrology Letter -  Instructions on how to report the names of those in your congregation who died from September 1, 2021 through Aug. 31, 2022 (inclusive). 
  • Necrology Reporting Form Submission Deadline will be 11:59 pm September 21, 2022 for the names to be presented. (Link will be available Sept. 1, 2022)

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