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What to Know for the 2026 Annual Convention

Convention is just around the corner. As we approach this important event on November 6 and 7, we wanted to share some reminders for you to know ahead of the big weekend. 

General Info

Register for Convention & the Ministry Fair

Registration for Convention and for a booth during the Ministry Fair both close by the end of the day today, October 23, at 11:59 p.m. If you haven’t already, now is your last chance to sign up! 

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Nominations

We are still looking for two lay Diocesan Council nominees. This body is charged with conducting the work of the Annual Convention throughout the year and meets monthly. If you, or someone you know, are interested and right for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply. 

All other nominees are currently listed on our site. You can review them now!

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Voting / Bring a Device with Internet Access

If you’ve registered as a delegate or alternate, you must bring a device that can access the internet to vote. It is also strongly encouraged to NOT connect to the Convention Center’s Wi-Fi and to use your phone’s data plan, if possible. This will help reduce the load time for people who do not have data plans that need to be connected to the Wi-Fi to vote. This will also help us display presentations and documents smoothly throughout the day. Only connect to the Wi-Fi if your device cannot function without it. 

ID information will be shared with all delegates ahead of Convention. Keep an eye on your email for more details.

Convention Materials

All Convention materials can be found on the 2026 Annual Convention page. A link to each item is also available below. We recommend that you download these items ahead of Convention to easily access them during our business session.  

If you prefer a hard copy, we ask that you print any materials you need and bring to the Convention Center on Saturday. 

Hotel Reservations

The diocese will NOT be providing blocks for hotel rooms this year. Rather, hotel accommodations will be the responsibility of each registrant. Head to our Convention page to find nearby hotels that we recommend. If you have any questions about reserving a hotel room, please contact Rachael Orth, Events Coordinator, for more information. 

Parking, Drop off Lane, and Maps

Parking will be available at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral and at the Kansas City Convention Center on November 6 & 7. A QR code will be distributed to all those registered for access to the Broadway parking garage during Convention weekend. 

More information about parking, drop off lanes, and a map of the Convention Center can be found on the Kansas City Convention Center’s website.  

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Schedule

Friday 

This year’s schedule is available below and on our website. The timeline for Friday is as follows: 

  • 3:30 p.m. – Vesting in the Common Room at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral opens (Please note: Clergy are to vest in Cassock, surplice, and white stole) 
  • 5 p.m. – Holy Eucharist at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Buffet dinner in Founders’ Hall following the Holy Eucharist with guest speaker & The Bishop’s Shield awards 
  • 7 p.m. – Diocesan Youth Gathering Check-in opens in Haden Hall 

All delegates are expected to attend the buffet dinner in Founders’ Hall following the Holy Eucharist. 

Due to the complexity of meeting in two locations, we are encouraging congregations to NOT bring banners to Convention this year.  

Saturday

Be aware that there will be no check-in on Friday. All check-in for Convention will happen on Saturday at the Convention Center. The timeline for Saturday is as follows: 

  • 7:30 a.m. – Check-in and Ministry Fair opens at Kansas City Convention Center Lobby 2200 | Daughters of the King Prayer Chapel opens in room 2210 
  • 8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer 
  • 9 a.m. – Business Session begins 
  • 11:45 a.m. – Noonday Prayer 
  • 12 p.m. – Lunch 
  • 1 p.m. – Business session continues 

A vestment donation rack will be available only on Saturday at the Kansas City Convention Center for people to take home or drop off any gently used vestments and items that are still suitable for use. Anything stained, soiled, or in a state of disrepair is not allowed for donation and should be properly discarded. 

Coffee and snacks will be available throughout the day, and all those registered will have lunch provided to them. 

Other Reminders

If your attendance needs changed after registering, no problem; just let us know by October 23 by emailing the Bishop’s Assistant. After October 23, however, any delegate changes must be presented IN WRITING on November 6. Click the button below to download the change form. 

Nametags will only be made available for delegates. 

If you have any other questions about Convention, please reach out to the diocesan office at 816.471.6161. We look forward to seeing you all for another exciting Convention this year!

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