Diocesan Convention 58 - Sacred Ground: From Story to Calling
Are YOu Ready for COnvention?
🗓️ November 7 & 8
📍 Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino, Fort Hall
Key Deadlines
Canonical Changes Due: September 8
Nominations Due: September 12
Resolutions Due: September 23 - (Click here for a sample resolution)
Pre-Convention Deanery Zoom Meetings
Eastern/Central Deanery: Monday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
Western/Southwestern Deanery: Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
Nominations Needed
Download Nomination Form Here
Diocesan Council
– 1 clergy & 1 layperson (3-year term)
- Western Deanery Representative (3-year term)
(This position is elected at the pre-convention deanery meeting)
The Council oversees diocesan business between Conventions and adjusts programs and budgets to meet current needs.
Standing Committee
– 2 clergy & 1 layperson (3-year term)
The Standing Committee advises the Bishop and gives consent on property-related decisions for congregations and the Diocese.
Deputies to 2027 General Convention (4 clergy & lay)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Dates: To be announced
Contacts
Convention Secretary: Carrol Keller
Master of Convention & Youth Co-ordinator: Sterling Blackwell
Key Deadlines
Canonical Changes Due: September 8
Nominations Due: September 12
Resolutions Due: September 23 - (Click here for a sample resolution)
Pre-Convention Deanery Zoom Meetings
Eastern/Central Deanery: Monday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
Western/Southwestern Deanery: Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
Nominations Needed
Download Nomination Form Here
Diocesan Council
– 1 clergy & 1 layperson (3-year term)
- Western Deanery Representative (3-year term)
(This position is elected at the pre-convention deanery meeting)
The Council oversees diocesan business between Conventions and adjusts programs and budgets to meet current needs.
Standing Committee
– 2 clergy & 1 layperson (3-year term)
The Standing Committee advises the Bishop and gives consent on property-related decisions for congregations and the Diocese.
Deputies to 2027 General Convention (4 clergy & lay)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Dates: To be announced
Contacts
Convention Secretary: Carrol Keller
Master of Convention & Youth Co-ordinator: Sterling Blackwell
Join us for an inspiring journey at this year's Diocesan Convention, themed "Sacred Ground: From Story to Calling." Embracing the spirit of discernment and storytelling, our gathering aims to deepen our faith journeys and engage newcomers and long-standing members alike. Featuring workshops on storytelling, discernment, and stewardship, along with special youth activities and worship enriched by tribal elements, we invite you to discover, listen, and step forward in faith. Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved as we explore what God is calling each of us to do.