The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland- 2006 Convention

Images from the 222nd Convention of the Diocese of Maryland Convention Witnesses Partnerships for Ministry

Nearly 400 lay people and clergy gathered for the 222nd Diocesan Convention May 5 and 6, 2006 with the theme "Partnerships in Mission and Ministry."

Partnerships make it possible to carry forward God’s reconciling work in ways that a congregation, working alone, cannot do. Click the link below to read about some of the ways congregations in the Diocese of Maryland are partnering for mission and ministry.

Click here to download "Parnerships in Mission and Ministry" (281kb PDF file)

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Resolutions, Elections and Nominations
Presiding Bishop's Keynote Address
Previous Conventions
The 75th General Convention

Resolutions

Resolutions considered by Convention

SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW) - Adopted
(2006-13)

COMPREHENSIVE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CITIZENS - Adopted
(2006-1)

SUPPORT FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN, (WIC) - Adopted
(2006-7)

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS - Adopted
(2006-6)

THE IMPACT OF SLAVERY ON THE DIOCESE OF MARYLAND - Adopted
(2006-11)

CALL FOR THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO STUDY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPARATIONS - Adopted
(2006-12)

SUPPORT FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE THURGOOD MARSHALL IN THE “BOOK OF LESSER FEASTS AND FASTS” - Adopted
(2006-14)

CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION - Adopted
(2006-5)

CONTINUING THE SPECIAL TASK FORCE ON RELATIONSHIPS OTHER THAN MARRIAGE - Adopted
(2006-3)

AMENDMENT TO CANON 1-400 OF THE DIOCESE OF MARYLAND - Youth Membership on Diocesan Council - Adopted
(2006-10)

AMENDMENT TO CANON 2-100, SECTION 2 OF THE DIOCESE OF MARYLAND - Youth Members Serving on the Cathedral Chapter - Adopted
(2006-4)

AFFIRMATION OF THE EXISTING DIOCESAN POLICY ON THE USE OF ALCOHOL - Tabled
(2006-2)

LAY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PARITY - Adopted
(2006-8)

CLERGY AND LAY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - Adopted
(2006-9)

Presiding Bishop's Keynote Address

The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, was the keynote speaker at the Convention banquet. Click the link below to listen to Bishop Griswold's keynote address in streaming Real Player format.

Listen to Bishop Griswold's keynote address

Previous Conventions

The 221st Convention (2005)

The 220th Convention (2004)

About the 75th General Convention

Visit the General Convention page to learn more.