Moving Toward a New Horizon
The 226th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland
Friday and Saturday
April 30 - May 1, 2010
Marriott Hotel, Hunt Valley
Post-Convention Journal
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Contains the minutes of the 226th Convention, election results and parochial reports
Bishops' Addresses
Bishop Suffragan's Address
The Rt. Rev. John L. Rabb
Friday, April 30
Bishop Diocesan's Address
The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Saturday, May 1
Keynote Address
The Rt. Rev. Thomas Butler
Friday, April 30
Resolutions
2010-1
Reduce the Use of Toxic Chemicals on Lawns and Gardens
Resolution was passed
2010-2
Restricting the Use of Bottled Water
Resolution was passed
2010-3
Renaming the existing separate congregation now known as Holy Cross, Cumberland, to Holy Cross-St. Philips, Cumberland
Resolution was passed
2010-4
Amend Canon 4-200 - Ecclesiastical Discipline
Resolution was passed
2010-5
Welcoming the Stranger
Resolution was passed
2010-6
The Inclusion of James Cardinal Gibbons in Holy Women, Holy Men
Resolution was withdrawn
2010-7
The Inclusion of George Kennedy Allen Bell in Holy Women, Holy Men
Resolution was withdrawn
2010-8
Amendment to Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the Diocese of Maryland
Resolution was tabled for further study
2010-9
Amendment to Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the Diocese of Maryland
Resolution was passed
2010-10
Clergy and Lay Employee Compensation
Resolution was passed
2010-11
Amendment to Article 8 OF The Constitution of The Diocese of Maryland
Resolution was withdrawn
2010-12
Right to Seat, Voice and Vote at Convention
Resolution was passed
Horizons 2015
At the the 2009 Convention Bishop Sutton called on every congregation and organization to be a part of a year-long discernment process (Horizons 2015). The five mission priorities identified during this process will be presented at the 2010 Convention.
Read the Horizons 2015 Priorities
Learn more about Horizons 2015
Previous Conventions
The 225th Convention (2009)
The 224th Convention (2008)
The 223rd Convention (2007)
The 222nd Convention (2006)
The 221st Convention (2005)
The 220th Convention (2004)
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
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
The 76th General Convention took place in July, 2009. Click here to see the proposed amendments to the Constitution of The Episcopal Church that are to be read by the Secretary to his/her Diocesan Convention preceding a final vote by the 77th General Convention. You will also find the complete texts of “Actions of the 76th General Convention Referred to Dioceses and Congregations.” These are concurred resolutions referred for consideration, action or information to dioceses, diocesan bodies or congregations.
General Convention 2009 Deputation
(Elected by the 224th Diocesan Convention in 2008)
Deputies to General Convention 2009 – Clerical Order
- The Rev. Canon Mary D. Glasspool - Chair of the Deputation
- The Rev. Scott P. Bellows
- The Rev. Angela F. Shepherd
- The Rev. Adrien Dawson
Clergy Alternate Deptuties
- 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
Deputies to General Convention 2009 – Lay Order
- Ms. Alma T. Bell
- Mr. Russell R. Reno, Jr.
- Ms. Jean Chapman
- Mr. Lee F. Weber
Alternate Lay Deptuties
- Mr. David G. Mallery - First Alternate
- Ms. Maggy Cullman - Second Alternate
- Ms. Christine Kinard - Third Alternate
- Ms. Robin Heiser - Fourth Alternate