186th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
Dear friends in Christ,
It is with great joy that I invite you to the 186th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Our theme this year will be Faith Amplified. At my Ordination and Consecration as bishop almost a year ago, I outlined the tenets of Faith, Hope and Love as our guideposts over the next 3 years. This year’s convention will highlight the various ways in which our diocese is deepening our faith journey together. This will include a series of workshops, a festival Eucharist featuring the choir from Dillard University, a reception in which we can enjoy gathering as a community, and a celebration of the mission and vision of our unique and wonderful diocese. I am grateful to all who are a part of the planning of this event as well as St. Martin’s Episcopal School for providing such warm hospitality. I look forward to sharing this time with you.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth
Bishop of Louisiana
Date and Location
The 186th Annual Convention will be held October 27-28 in the Solomon Theater at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie. Click here for directions.
Upcoming Deadlines
August 25, 2023
- Registration opens
September 27, 2023
- Registration due for all clergy, lay delegates, and visitors
- Deadline for submission of resolutions
- Deadline for submissions of nominations
- Vendor and exhibitor registration due
October 10, 2023
- Practice Election Runner ballot
- Pre-convention Meeting via Zoom
Register for Convention
All people of the diocese are invited to attend the 186th Annual Convention. Registration is required. The cost is $80 per person. Please use the electronic registration form below. One form per person. If you are a member of a delegation (clergy, lay delegate, or lay alternate), please have a church representative submit the registration form for you. If you have any questions or need additional support, please get in touch with Tamika Gerhardt at tgerhardt@edola.org or (504) 895-6634.
Note to delegates: Voting will be conducted electronically via Election Runner. Each delegate will need access to their own email to vote using their own smartphone or tablet.
Pre-Convention Meeting
The Pre-convention Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Further details soon.
Business at Convention
The 186th Annual Convention will be held October 27-28 at St. Martin’s Episcopal School.
Nominations to Elected Offices
We seek people interested in serving in leadership positions in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Read below for offices to be held by election at the upcoming 186th Annual Convention. Nominations will open on August 25. The deadline to submit nominees for elections at Convention is September 27, 2023.
The nominees will be announced following the September 27th deadline.
For questions or assistance: Contact Tamika Gerhardt at tgerhardt@edola.org.
Resolutions
Convention rules require resolutions to be submitted to the Committee on Dispatch of Business 30 days prior to Convention or else receive the consent of two-thirds of the members of Convention to be moved from the floor.
Resolutions to the 186th Annual Convention are due September 27, 2023
Budget Documents
Click the toggles below to view the budget documents for the 186th Annual Convention
Reports to Convention
Diocesan boards, committees, and commissions are asked to submit annual reports to Convention by September 27. Please email reports to Tamika Gerhardt at tgerhardt@edola.org.
Speakers and Breakout Session
Saturday Morning Breakout Session
Renaming Bishop’s Hall – The Rev. Andrew R. Thayer, Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans
Stewardship of Endowments – The Rev. Craig Dalferes, Grace Church, St. Francisville
Growing Congregations – The Rev. Peter Wong, Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
Vendors and Exhibitors
Note: Our vendor registration is now full.
The vendor and exhibitors tables are a favorite gathering place during Annual Convention. This year, exhibitors will be located in Saints Dining Hall just adjacent to the St. Martin’s Solomon Theater.
Cost: Any ministry affiliated with the diocese may register a table at no cost. Exhibitors that do not fall into this category will be charged a $50 fee.
Setup time: Friday, October 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Questions: Contact Tamika Gerhardt at tgerhardt@edola.org with any questions.
Hotel Block
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Parkway Area
5150 Mounes Street,Harahan, LA 70123USA
Reserve your room by clicking here or by phone: 504-733-5646 (dial 0 to be transferred to the front desk agent)
The Group Code is EDL
The cut-off date for this block is October 6th.
All reservations are held with a major credit/debit card and will have a 72-hour cancellation policy.
For questions or assistance: Contact Tamika Gerhardt at tgerhardt@edola.org.
Necrology Form
Names of clergy, former diocesan officers, and/or lay delegates who have died since the last meeting of the Diocesan Convention, October 28, 2022, will be read during Convention prayers. Submissions are due by September 27, 2023.