Registration for the 128th Annual Council is now open for attendees and
exhibitors. Council will be held February 28-29, 2020 at the
Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. Go to www.bit.ly/diosova128 for complete Council information, including registration and lodging.
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The Very Rev. Cynthia Kittredge
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The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, ThD, is our keynote
speaker for this year's Council. She is dean and president of Seminary
of the Southwest. The focus of Kittredge's leadership is the formation
of Christian leaders in community for the vitality of the church and to
advance God's mission of reconciliation. Read more here.
Nominations for Elections at Council
The following elections will take place at Annual Council:
Standing Committee (one lay and one clergy); Disciplinary Board (two
lay and one clergy); Provincial Synod (one lay), and General Convention
2021 (4 clergy deputies, 4 lay deputies. Note: Alternate deputies will
be elected in 2021). More info and nomination form can be found here.
Youth Delegation & Adult Advisors
Every year a special delegation of 12 youth in grades 9-12
are invited to attend Diocesan Council. This is an annual gathering of
clergy and lay people from all over our diocese. This weekend is a
fantastic opportunity to learn about the Episcopal Church, to find out
more about the life of our diocese, to participate in and help to lead
worship, to hear inspiring keynote speeches, to meet new friends, and
to serve the church. Two adult leaders are selected to serve as
advisors for the youth delegation to help them engage in and process
Council. More info and application forms can be found here.
Communicator Credentials
Church communicators are an integral part of connecting their
Convocations and congregations with Council while it is in session
and, afterward, through their reporting. Credentialed communicators
(whether volunteers or church staff) have their registration fee waived.
More info and application form can be found here.
