The 224th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland was held May 2-3 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Three ministries of the diocese explored aspects of the convention theme “Together in Christ We Can.” St. James’ Church, Mt Airy, hosts a Transfer/Child Exchange Center for divorced/separated parents. The Hispanic Ministry office supports this growing population and the congregations serving them. The Literacy Marketplace of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ten Hills, provides teachers with much needed supplies for classrooms and libraries. It was clear from these presentations that great things are being done throughout the diocese, and that where there is a need there is a church in this diocese to fill it. Good work was also done, including elections to committees and votes taken on four resolutions.

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• Convention Journals
• Convention Agenda
• Resolutions
• Elections
• Bishops' Awards
• Previous Conventions
• The General Convention

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Pre-Convention Journal

The Pre-Convention Journal for the 224th Annual Convention is available in Adobe PDF format. Follow this link to download the file (4.5 Megabytes).

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Convention Schedule

Click here to download a detailed agenda in Adobe PDF format.

Friday, May 2

8:00 AM -- Registration Desk Opens
9:30 AM -- Opening Eucharist
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. Michael Creighton, Assisting Bishop
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Eugene T. Sutton, Bishop-Elect
11:00 AM -- Call to order
12:15 PM -- Lunch
1:30 PM -- Convention Reconvenes
5:00 PM -- Vespers at Old St. Paul's Church
6:00 PM -- Fellowship Time
7:00 PM -- Convention Banquet
9:00 PM -- Compline

Saturday, May 3

7:30 AM -- Registration Desk Re-opens
9:00 AM -- Convention Reconvenes
12:15 PM -- Lunch
1:30 PM -- Convention Reconvenes
4:00 PM -- Convention Adjourns

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Resolutions

2008-1
Of the Commission on Ministry
Passed

2008-2
In Support of Families of Clergy
Passed

2008-3
In Opposition to the Legalization of Slot Machines
Passed

2008-4
Clergy and Lay Employee Compensation
Passed

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Elections and Nominations

For Compensation & Benefits Committee
One Cleric until 2011

• The Rev. Rebekah Bokros Hatch

For Compensation & Benefits Committee
One Layperson until 2011

• Mr. Charles Roebuck

For Diocesan Council
One Cleric until 2011

• The Rev. Madeleine Beard

For Diocesan Council
Two Laypersons until 2011

• Ms. Inez Haynie Dodson
• Mr. Fred Mason

One Layperson to fill unexpired term until 2009

• Mr. Lawrence Haislip

For Ecclesiastical Court
Two Clerics until 2011

• The Rev. Jane O’Leary
• The Rev. Taylor Smith

For Ecclesiastical Court
One Layperson until 2011

• Mr. Stephen Alpern

For Deputy to General Convention 2009 – Clerical Order
Four Deputies and Four Alternates

• The Rev. Canon Mary D. Glasspool - Chair of the Deputation
• The Rev. Scott P. Bellows
• The Rev. Angela F. Shepherd
• The Rev. Adrien Dawson

• The Rev. Dr. Allen F.Robinson – First Alternate
• The Rev. Richard A. Ginnever - Second Alternate
• The Rev. Eddie Blue – Third Alternate
• The Rev. T. Stewart Lucas - Fourth Alternate

For Deputy to General Convention 2009 – Lay Order
Four Deputies and Four Alternates

• Ms. Alma T. Bell
• Mr. Russell R. Reno, Jr.
• Ms. Jean Chapman
• Mr. Lee F. Weber

• Mr. David G. Mallery - First Alternate
• Ms. Maggy Cullman - Second Alternate
• Ms. Christine Kinard - Third Alternate
• Ms. Robin Heiser - Fourth Alternate

For Standing Committee
One Cleric until 2012

• The Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson

For Standing Committee
One Layperson until 2012

• Ms. Faye Houston

For Triennial 2009
Two Delegates and One Alternate

• Ms. Sara M. Brownlowe
• Ms. Barbara English Bonadie

• Ms. Dorothy Arthur - Alternate

 

Click here to download the Committee Office descriptions.

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Bishops' Awards

Click on the link to read the statement about each award

Mr. Maurice Fox
Outstanding Lay Ministry in the Church

Ms. Deborah "Debi" Frock
Outstanding Lay Ministry in the World

The Very Rev. Van Gardner
Outstanding Clergy

DreamBuilders
Outstanding Mission Initiative

St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ten Hills
Outstanding Congregation

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Previous Conventions

The 223rd Convention (2007)

The 222nd Convention (2006)

The 221st Convention (2005)

The 220th Convention (2004)

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The General Convention

The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church (TEC) that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church.

The 75th General Convention took place in June, 2006. Click here to read reflections of the 75th General Convention by the Maryland Deputation.

The 76th General Convention will take place July 8–17, 2009, in Anaheim, California. Follow this link for more information.