177th Convention Booklet will be published October 9, 2026!
Community Fair Exhibitors Welcome!
Are you part of a ministry, institution, committee, or task force in the Diocese of California? This year we are inviting authors as well. Join us as an exhibitor at the Diocesan Convention on Saturday, October 24, at Grace Cathedral!
- Free to exhibit—just register by October 2!
- Rectangle tables for exhibitors will be outdoors on the plaza near breakfast (coffee) and lunch
- Bring your handouts, swag, signage, and creative spirit!
- Sales permitted with prior approval.
Let’s celebrate the energy and gifts of our diocese—sign up to exhibit today!
Convention Welcome Information & Resources
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Resolutions
View the resolutions and canonical ammendments that have been submitted to convention.
Nominations
The 2026 nominee bios are now available to read!
All-deanery meetings
View the recordings of the all-deanery budget meeting and the all-deanery resolutions and nominee meeting.
Financials
Finance reports, budget and statements for the 177th Convention.
Reports
Reports to the 177th Convention from Diocesan Officials, Missions, Commissions & Task forces, and Governing Bodies & Committees.
Community Fair
We have some awesome groups coming to exhibit at the 177th convention! Make sure you stop by during breakfast and lunch to learn more about them.
Lunch
Lunch will be available on the plaze October 24, for those who purchase meal tickets in advance. Meal tickets may be purchased during the registration process. You may also bring your own lunch.
Coffee and Breakfast
There will be coffee, tea, water and continental breakfast available on the Plaza from 7:30 a.m. – 9: 00 a.m.
Required Training
Anti-racism training and Safe Church training are canonically required for clergy and lay delegates
Bring your own voting device
You’ll need to bring your own smart phone, tablet, or other device to vote.
VPOLL Voting
Voting will take place in-person at Grace Cathedral using the VPOLL app. Go to the VPOLL platform.
Parking and transportation
Please plan your transportation to the cathedral and arrive early to ensure a timely start to the convention.
Spanish interpretation
Spanish interpretation will be available at the cathedral and online.
Captioning
Closed Captioning for the Convention is available on Textstream working at 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2025.
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.
Packing list
We’ve created a pack list to make sure you have what you need.
Report Delegates
The deadline to report your delegates is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Convention Archives
Journals, Resolutions, and Records of Previous Conventions (under construction).
Convention documents
Constitution, Canons, and Rules of Convention
Upcoming Events
Questions or Concerns regarding Convention resources?
Contact Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Secretary of the Convention, secretary@diocal.org.
