The 223rd Convention of the Diocese of Maryland
"Navigating the Waters of Baptism"
Friday and Saturday, May 4 – 5, 2007
Marriott Hunt Valley Inn
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- Convention Journals
- Our Keynote Speaker
- Bishop's Address and Report from General Convention Deputation
- Resolutions
- Bishops' Awards
Download the Pre-Convention Journal (2.7 mb Adobe PDF)-- This journal contains a directory of clergy and parishes in the diocese, resolutions presented, committee reports, and election information.
Download the Post-Convention Journal -- This journal contains the official minutes of convention, final text of resolutions passed, and parochial reports.
The waters of baptism have a certain element of risk. Being made new in Christ is glorious, but also challenging. Our Convention Speaker, The Right Rev. Duncan Gray III, bishop of Mississippi, will speak to the turbulent waters of our baptismal ministry together.
Duncan Montgomery Gray, III, was elected bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Mississippi on February 26, 2000, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Jackson. He was consecrated on June 17, 2000, at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson. He became the diocesan bishop on March 1, 2003.
Click here to learn more about Bishop Gray.
"We are seeking in active mission to ask and seek what it is Christ is calling us to do and to be as the church"
In his Convention Address Bishop Rabb called upon the people of the Diocese to to look forward and outlined five priorities during his tenure as Bishop-in-Charge.
Read Bishop Rabb's Convention Address
General Convention Deputation Reports
"We are a Church which values and honors the voices of lay people, deacons, and priests as well as bishops."
The Rev. Canon Mary Glasspool delivered the report from the Maryland Deputation to the 75th General Convention saying "We are a both-and Church, not an either-or Church."
Click on the links below to read the resolutions considered by Convention
2007-1 - Passed
Resolutions Referred from the 2006 General Convention
2007-2 - Passed
Memorial to the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church for the addition of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray to Lesser Feasts and Fasts (for future editions to be authorized by the General Convention.)
2007-3 - Passed
Caring for God’s Creation through Waste Prevention and Recycling
2007-4 - Passed
Clergy and Lay Employee Compensation
2007-5 - Passed
An Apology for Slavery
2007-6 - Referred to Compensation and Benefits Committee
Maternity/Paternity Leave for Members of the Clergy
2007-7 - Substitute resolution passed
Continuing Conversation while Honoring the Process
2007-8 - Referred to Program and Budget Committee
Diocesan Convention Costs in Annual Budget
2007-9 - Passed
Withdrawal from Iraq and Concern for Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their Families and for the People of Iraq and Afghanistan
2007-10 - Passed
Publication of Diocesan Audit Report
2007-11 - Passed
Amendment to Canon 2-140 (Of Diocesan Missions and Missionaries)
2007-12 - Passed
Congregational Apportionments (Pledges)
2007-13 - Passed by Acclamation
Concerning the Canonical Status of Holy Trinity Church, Essex (Affirming full congregational status for Holy Trinity Church)
Click on the link to read the Bishop's statement about each award
Ms. Nancy Barrick
Outstanding Lay Ministry in the World
Ms. Elizabeth "Izzy" Winn
Outstanding Lay Ministry in the Church
The Rev. Adrien Dawson
Outstanding Priest
The Rev. William "Chip" Lee
Outstanding Priest
The Church of the Epiphany, Odenton
Outstanding Mission Initiative
