175th Convention Booklet published October 11, 2024 is now available!
Volunteer at Convention
We need volunteers who can assist in one or more of the following: helping people check in Saturday, October 26 at Grace Cathedral, passing out nametags, and helping people log into their VPOLL accounts.
Convention Resources
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Agenda
Agenda for the 175th Convention of the Diocese of California
Booklet
The Booklet for the 175th Convention was published on October 11, 2024
Liturgies
View the biligual opening and closing liturgies bullite for the 175th Convention
VPOLL Voting
Voting will take place in-person at Grace Cathedral using the VPOLL app. Go to the VPOLL platform.
Bring your own voting device
You’ll need to bring your own smart phone, tablet, or other device to vote.
Parking and transportation
Please plan your transportation to the cathedral and arrive early to ensure a timely start to the convention.
Coffee and Breakfast
There will be coffee, tea, and water available out of the Grace Cathedral dining room starting at 7:30 A.M. Additionally, a continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 9: 00 a.m. on the plaza.
Lunch
Lunch will be available on the plaze October 26, for those who purchase meal tickets in advance. Meal tickets may be purchased during the registration process. You may also bring your own lunch.
Spanish interpretation
Spanish interpretation will be available at the cathedral and online.
Captioning
Closed Captioning for the Convention is available on Textstream working at 5p.m. on Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2024.
Accessibility and mobility
The Grace Cathedral nave is wheelchair accessible by elevator from the crypt level using the entrance on Taylor Street or from the parking garage on level G1.
Child care
The cathedral child care center has permanently closed. Clergy and delegates should arrange their own childcare and the diocese will reimburse the cost.
Nominees
Read the 2024 nominee positions and biographies.
Resolutions
Resolutions proposed for the 2024 Diocesan Convention
Reports
Reports to the 175th Convention from Diocean Officials, Missions, Commissions & Task forces, and Governing Bodies & Committees .
Financials
Finance reports, budget and statements for the 175th Convention.
Livestream
All non-voting individuals are welcome to join and watch the 175th Convention virtually.
All-deanery meetings
View the recordings of the all-deanery budget meeting and the all-deanery resolutions and nominee meeting.
Report Delegates
Clergy report your 2024 Lay Delegates and Alternates by September 23, 2024.
Required Training
Anti-racism training and Safe Church training are cannonically required for clergy and lay delegates
Register
Registration has closed! If you didn’t regsiter you can still come and we’ll check you in and create a badge on site.
Convention Archives
Journals, Resolutions, and Records of Previous Conventions (under construction).
Convention documents
Governing Documents of Convention
Exhibitor Signup
Exhibitor booths are available at the 175th convention on a first come first serve basis!
Questions or Concerns regarding Convention resources?
Contact Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Secretary of the Convention, secretary@diocal.org.
