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Submitting Resolutions<\/span><\/h1>\n

2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Submitting Resolutions for the 2026 Convention<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Committee on Resolutions is ready to receive proposed resolutions for the 177th Convention in 2026.\u200b Please read the following carefully to guide you in preparing a resolution for submission.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Resolutions changing the assessment formula\u00a0<\/em>must be submitted to the Finance & Budget Committee by Saturday, April 1, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0by contacting Lane Ringlee, Treasurer of the Diocese<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The deadline for submitting all other resolutions is Saturday,<\/strong> July 25, 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you intend to submit a resolution to amend the constitution, canons, or rules<\/em>, please send your proposal to the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer (secretary@diocal.org)<\/a>\u00a0no later than Saturday, July 19, 2025. <\/strong>All other resolutions should be sent to the Chair of the Committee on Resolutions, Dave Frangquist<\/a> (frangquist@acm.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

More detailed information about submitting a resolution is provided below. If you have any questions about submitting a resolution, please contact the Chair of the Committee on Resolutions, Dave Frangquist<\/a> (frangquist@acm.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Key Things to Know about Resolutions at Diocesan Convention<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  1. A resolution is the way the diocese as a whole acts to address a need or problem.<\/li>\n
  2. Resolutions can address issues at various levels:\n
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    1. How our diocese operates.<\/li>\n
    2. How The Episcopal Church operates (resolutions for General Convention).<\/li>\n
    3. How our larger society operates (matters of public policy).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Resolutions should propose action rather than just stating an opinion.<\/li>\n
    5. Resolutions can be proposed by any clergy, elected lay delegates or alternates, or by recognized diocesan organizations, such as congregations, deaneries or commissions.<\/li>\n
    6. The Committee on Resolutions encourages proponents to build support among deaneries and appropriate diocesan groups before submitting a resolution. For example:\n
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      1. If it will cost money, consult with the Treasurer, CFO and Executive Council.<\/li>\n
      2. If it involves worship or seeks support from the bishop\u2019s staff, consult with the bishop.<\/li>\n
      3. If it\u2019s a church-wide issue, consult with the General Convention deputation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Draft resolutions must be submitted no later than July 25, 2026 for the 2026 convention.<\/li>\n
      5. Draft resolutions must be emailed to the chair of the Committee on Resolutions, Dave Frangquist, frangquist@acm.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      6. Changes to the diocesan constitution and canons do not go to the Committee on Resolutions. Send them to the Secretary of the Convention (secretary@diocal.org<\/a>) for submission to the Committee on Canons.<\/li>\n
      7. You do not need to know how to write resolution language; just give it your best shot, and the Committee on Resolutions will help you get it in shape.<\/li>\n
      8. At least one proponent for each resolution must be available to work with the Committee on Resolutions during August and must be empowered to make decisions about changes.<\/li>\n
      9. Proponents should be prepared to present their resolutions to the deaneries during September and October and at diocesan convention, October 23-24, 2026.<\/li>\n
      10. Detailed information about submitting resolutions can be found at https:\/\/www.diocalconvention.org\/submittingresolution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Or go to the diocesan web site:\u00a0 www.diocal.org<\/a>, select the \u201cConvention\u201d quick link at the bottom, and click on the \u201cResolutions\u201d icon.<\/p>\n

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        Guidelines for consideration of resolutions used by the Committee are available<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        Full Instructions for submitting a resolution are available<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        Guidelines for consideration of resolutions used by the Committee are available<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        Committee on Resolutions, Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        Resolutions are a way we can collectively take action as Christians when there is something that needs to be changed.\u00a0 In the process, we learn how to articulate our Christian values and how to put those values into action.<\/p>\n

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        They can call for action at three levels:<\/p>\n

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        1. They can change the way our diocese operates.<\/li>\n
        2. They can call for church-wide action by submitting proposed legislation to the General Convention that meets once every three years.<\/li>\n
        3. In the wider world, they can call upon Episcopalians to take action as individuals or as congregations to address important public issues, including legislative initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Resolutions may be submitted by any canonically resident cleric, any elected lay delegate or alternate, or by any congregation, deanery, or other recognized diocesan organization.<\/p>\n

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