With the 135th Annual Convention coming up, we wanted to share a list of reminders and what to expect at this year’s Convention. Please read through the article below, and also visit the 2024 Convention page to find all the latest information about Convention.
Schedule
The Convention schedule is available online, with a few items of note below:
- Check-in will be available beginning 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8 and 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 9.
- The business session will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, and the Eucharist will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
- Friday’s business session will include a midday break with snacks available, and a reception from 7 – 8 p.m. Lunch will NOT be provided on Friday, so please plan accordingly. Saturday’s election WILL include lunch at noon.
- The business session and election will be held in the nave of the Cathedral. People attending in person are allowed to bring a non-metal framed stadium seat cushion to use.
Live-Streaming
For those who will not be physically present, but would like to watch the election, can do so by clicking the links below to view the live-stream on the diocesan YouTube channel.
Voting
All delegates and alternates are required to bring a device with internet access to Convention for voting.
Please note, delegates will receive information about Voter ID’s and where to login before Convention, so please keep an eye out for that information.
Opening Eucharist
Clergy who would like to vest for the Saturday Eucharist service (choir dress and white stole) will do so in the Common Room.
Convention Materials
You can review the Convention materials for this year by clicking the links below. All other information about this year’s Convention can be found on the same page:
Parking
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral’s parking is ample, but it may not hold all of us. If, upon arriving you find the lot full, feel free to park in the garage across 13th Street from the Cathedral.
Whether you park in the Cathedral lot or the parking garage, please do not to leave anything valuable in your car. Also, because the facility is “open,” you’ll want to keep all belongings with you at all times (for example, don’t leave anything in the Nave when going to the reception).
We look forward to seeing you all there! If you have any questions, please contact the diocesan office at info@diowestmo.org or call 816.471.6161.
