Building upon a Sure Foundation
The 225th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland

Workers build the undercroft of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore (southeast corner - 1921). Image courtesy of the Archives of the Diocese of Maryland. Friday and Saturday
May 1 and 2, 2009
Marriott Hotel, Hunt Valley

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Post-Convention Journal

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Addresses from the Bishop Diocesan and Bishop Suffragan

Bishop Suffragan's Address
The Rt. Rev. John L. Rabb
Friday, May 1

Bishop Diocesan's Address
The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Saturday, May 2

Ubuntu - I in you and you in me. The 76th General Convention. Report from the General Convention Deputation

Report from the General Convention Deputation
The Rev. Canon Mary D. Glasspool
Friday, May 1

A mason lays blocks on one of the first tsunami response houses built by Habitat for Humanity. Image courtesy of Habitat for Humanity. Resolutions

Workers build the undercroft of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore (view from St. Paul St. - 1921). Image courtesy of the Archives of the Diocese of Maryland. Elections

Compensation and Benefits Committee
Elect one cleric and one lay person until 2012

The Rev. Joanna White
Sherwood Parish, Cockeysville

Mr. Michael Croxson,
St. John's, Ellicott City

 

Diocesan Council
Elect one cleric and two lay persons until 2012

The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
Emmanuel, Baltimore

Ms. Kathy Boyer
St. Mark's, Highland

Ms. Christinge Kinard
Holy Trinity, Essex

 

Ecclesiastical Court
Elect one cleric and two lay persons until 2012

The Rev. Saundra Cordingly
Christ Church, West River

Ms. Karen Ballard
St. Peter's, Ellicott City

Mr. Lee Weber
All Saints', Frederick

 

Standing Committee
Elect one cleric and one lay person until 2013

The Rev. Florence L. Ledyard
St. Bartholomew's, Ten Hills

Mr. Russell "Ronnie" Reno, Jr.
Redeemer, Baltimore

 

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Bishops' Awards

For outstanding Baptismal Ministry

Previous Conventions

Workers lay foundation blocks for the dining facility at the Bishop Claggett Center. The 224th Convention (2008)

The 223rd Convention (2007)

The 222nd Convention (2006)

The 221st Convention (2005)

The 220th Convention (2004)

The General Convention

Logo of the 2009 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

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

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

General Convention 2009 Deputation
(Elected by the 224th Diocesan Convention in 2008)

Deputies to General Convention 2009 – Clerical Order

Clergy Alternate Deptuties

Deputies to General Convention 2009 – Lay Order

Alternate Lay Deptuties