Diocesan Convention
The Diocese of Rhode Island’s 232nd Diocesan Convention was held October 28, 2023 via Zoom.
Diocesan Convention is the legislative body of 300 which includes the bishop, clergy, and elected lay delegates from each of our churches, who assemble annually for the purpose of attending to the business of the Episcopal Church in Rhode Island. All materials related to Diocesan Convention will be here as they become available.
Other Events:
- The Eucharist of Convention was held on October 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Church, East Greenwich, at 7 pm. The service is available on St Luke’s YouTube Channel. The order of service will be found here.
The Bishop’s Address to Convention may be viewed here:
The Financial presentation may be watched here.
The Treasurer’s presentation may be watched here.
The Creation Care presentation may be watched here.
Materials:
2023 Ballot, Nominee Biographies
Resolutions:
Resolution to Modify Nominations Process
Resolution from Committee on Canons
Reports:
2023 Report from the Elections Committee
2022-2023 Standing Committee Report
2022-2023 Episcopal Charities Report
2022-2023 Congregational Development Commission Report
2022-2023 Commission on Ministry Report
2023 Creation Care Ministry Report
Past Years’ Conventions
You can read the Journals of Convention from past years.