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54th Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
"Sing the Love Amazing"
Friday, February 21, 2025, to Saturday, February 22, 2025
Destin Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Hosted by Christ the King Episcopal Church, Santa Rosa Beach
Dear clergy and senior wardens in charge of congregations,
Below are links to important memos and information for our 54th Annual Diocesan Convention. Please read over the details carefully and communicate pertinent details to members of your congregations. Some key dates are quickly approaching.
Initial Convention Information Packet
Included in the packet, you’ll find information and instructions for completing all necessary Convention forms; we ask that you submit them to the Diocesan office by the dates provided.
Convention Welcome Memo
Important Due Dates Memo
Election of Delegates Memo
Number of Lay Delegates Per Congregation
Hotels
Each church is responsible for ensuring appropriate accommodations for its delegation. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at several nearby hotels.
Hotel List
Upcoming Due Dates
Resolutions to Amend Canons
Due by Saturday, November 23, 2024
Submit resolutions using this form.
Registration and Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates
Opens Saturday, November 23, 2024
The certification of delegates, voting clergy and lay delegate registration and payments will all be completed in one combined online form. Churches are asked to complete this form and will be provided instructions.
Per Canon, elections of delegates are to be held and certified 60 days prior to the start of Convention which is Sunday, December 23, 2024. Please plan your elections accordingly.
There will be a separate registration for all other guests, also opening on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Registration for delegates will close on Friday, January 24, 2025.
All other guest registrations will close on Saturday, February 15, 2024.
General Resolutions
Due by Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Submit resolutions using this form.
2024 Congregational Pledge Request
Due by Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Request form will be mailed soon to churches.
Standing Committee Member Nominations
Due by Tuesday, January 24, 2025
Submit nominations using this form.
Pre-Convention Meeting
Thursday, January 30, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT - Zoom
Voting clergy and lay delegates are asked to attend this one pre-convention meeting via Zoom. It will be recorded. Link will be emailed closer to meeting date.
Pre-convention meetings are used as an informational forum to discuss matters such as the diocesan budget, pre-filed resolutions, upcoming bishop's priorities for the year, what to expect as a delegate attending Convention, and how to use the online voting application among other important topics.
Exhibitors/Vendors
Exhibitors or vendors wishing to request booth space at Convention should contact the Rev. Lydia Knizley Johnson at lydia@diocgc.org.
We look forward to seeing you at Convention!
Sincerely,
Bishop Russell and the Duvall Center Staff
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Up-to-date Convention details can be found on our website: www.diocgc.org/2025-diocesan-convention.
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