2018 Convention Booklet

2 – 4:30 PM

Exhibit Hall open

Crystal Ballroom

2:30 PM

Introduction and Moving of the Budget:

Shelby Owens, Executive Board Finance Working Group, Chair Wendy Moses, Diocesan Controller Introduction and Moving of the Constitution & Canons Committee Report: Rick Sorenson, Chair

2:45 PM

3:00 PM

Introduction and Moving of Convention Resolutions Emily Sproul, Chair of Resolutions Committee

3:30 PM

Open Hearings Mark Loftis: Chancellor

Convention Finance Committee: Shelby Owens, Chair Resolutions Committee: Emily Sproul Constitution and Canons Committee: Rick Sorenson, Chair Any motions to amend are to be received at the hearing on Friday, just prior to Recess of Convention. Changes to the budget require one day layover. Committees will meet after dinner as needed.

4:25 PM

United Thank Offering Announcement – Kathy Killian

4:30 PM

Recess of Convention

5 PM

Youth@Convention drop-off begins

St. John’s Episcopal Church

6 PM

FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Buses depart through the Roanoke Ballroom courtyard

Celebrant & Preacher - The Rt. Rev. Mark A. Bourlakas

Lynchburg Convocation Choir

or you may walk.

Plate Offering – Grace House on the Mountain

7:30 PM

Dinner: Cost included in full registration or purchased as a meal ticket. Your name tag IS your ticket. You must be wearing it to be admitted to the dining room. Introduction of clergy new in the diocese: Convocation Deans

Roanoke Ballroom A/B

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 7 AM

Buffet breakfast available

Regency Room OR Roanoke City Market

or on your own

7:30 – 9 AM

Coffee and tea available

Roanoke Foyer

8:30 – 9 AM

Polls Open for Elections: Only lay and clergy delegates

Roanoke Foyer

may vote. Be prepared to show your voting card.

8:30 – 9 AM

Late Check-In Open

Crystal Foyer

8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Children@Convention open

Christ Episcopal Church

9 AM – 5 PM

Exhibit Hall open

Crystal Ballroom

One in Mission: Pursing the Beloved Community

9:00 AM

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Clergy, Lay Delegates / Alternates at tables of their choice. Visitor seating available in chairs.

9:00 – 10:30 AM

Morning Program & Bishop’s Address – Dwelling in the World

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Coffee Break

Crystal Ballroom

10:45 AM – 11:45

Keynote Address: Canon Stephanie Spellers

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

12:00 PM

Lunch: Cost included in full registration or purchased in advance

Roanoke Ballroom A/B

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