2019 Convention
2019 Diocesan Convention
January 26, 2019
Washington National Cathedral
Diocesan Convention is the yearly legislative meeting presided over by the bishop and consisting of the clergy of and elected representatives of its congregations. It considers the diocesan budget and other matters regarding the mission and ministry of the diocese.
The 124th Convention was held on January 26, 2019 at Washington National Cathedral (map). Media, materials, and resources from Convention may be found below. Materials from the 2018 Convention may be found here.
Convention videos and resource materials
- Bishop Mariann's Convention Address | Text in English | Text in Spanish
- Nancy Beach's sermon at the Convention Eucharist | Handout: 8 Signs of a Healthy Culture
- Tony Morgan's Unstuck Church presentation
Complete videos of Convention proceedings are also available:
- Friday Evening Unstuck Church Pre-Convention Gathering
- Saturday morning session
- Saturday afternoon session
Videos from Convention are available on the diocesan Facebook page, and also on the 2019 Convention Playlist on the EDOW YouTube Channel.
Voting Certification and Alternates
Individuals elected at the diocesan Convention were:
Clerical Members of Standing Committee (2 year terms 2-1-2019 through 1-31-2021)
- The Rev. Glenna Huber
- The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
Lay Members of Standing Committee (2 year terms 2-1-2019 through 1-31-2021)
- Erika Gilmore
- Kay Pierson
Lay Member of Standing Committee (filling a vacancy 1-26-2019 through 1-31-2020)
- Lee Puricelli
Resolutions
The following resolutions passed at the 2019 Convention: