Convention Booklet 2017

9 AM – 5 PM

Exhibit Hall open

Crystal Ballroom

One in Mission: Joining the Jesus Movement

9 AM

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

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

9 – 9:05 AM

Devotions: Shirley Ruedy; Staunton-Trinity

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

9:05 – 9:15 AM Martha Bourlakas’s Address

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

9:15 – 9:30 AM Comments by The Venerable Archdeacon Noé Bernier

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

9:30 – 10 AM

Bishop Bourlakas’ Address

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

10 – 10:30 AM

Dwelling in the Word – Dwight Zscheile

10:30 – 10:45 AM Coffee Break

Crystal Ballroom

10:45 AM – Noon

Living Local—Joining God: Taking Dwelling in the Word home (Missional Training for pilot parishes) Everyone is welcome. This training will continue during lunch from 12:20-2:45, that is, through the full workshop time. Lunch: Cost included in full registration or purchased in advance as a meal ticket. Your name tag IS your ticket. You must be wearing it to be admitted to the dining room. Table Offering – Episcopal Appalachian Ministries Commission on Ministry & Standing Committee Lunch with

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

12:15 PM

Roanoke Ballroom A/B

Shenandoah A

Postulants & Candidates Clergy Spouses & Partners with Martha Bourlakas

Regency Room Overlook

12:20 –2:45 PM Living Local—Joining God: Listening to Each Other (working lunch)

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Your name tag IS your lunch ticket. You must be wearing it to be admitted to the dining room.

Table Offering – Episcopal Appalacian Ministries

[See listing in Crystal Foyer]

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Mission Workshops

2:45 PM – 3:10 PM Coffee Break with Exhibitors

Crystal Ballroom Roanoke Foyer

Polls Open for Elections: Only lay and clergy delegates

may vote. Be prepared to show your voting card.

3:10 – 4:40 PM BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Report of the Constitution & Canons Committee: Rick Sorenson, Chair Vote on the Report Report of Convention Finance Committee: Delia Heck, Chair Vote on Adoption of the Budget Report of the Resolutions Committee: Emily Sproul, Chair Vote on the Report

4:40 PM

Devotions: Dick Willis

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Recess of Convention Interest groups may hold ad hoc meetings 15 minutes following Recess.

4:40 – 5:10 PM (If necessary) Polls Open for Elections: Only lay and clergy delegates may vote. Be prepared to show your voting card. 4:45 – 5:45 PM Women of the Diocese are invited to join Martha Bourlakas for

Roanoke Foyer

Shenandoah

Our One Word . A cash soft drink & wine bar will be available.

Virginia Haiti Collaborative business meeting

Mill Mountain

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