Convention Booklet 2025

Report from the Secretary of Convention

Special Thanks for the 106 th Annual Convention I offer special thanks to the following individuals for their assistance with preparing for the 106 th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia:

Mark Loftis, Diocesan Chancellor Kristen Hester, Registrar

Sally Parker Willmore, Registration Coordinator Beth Spiker, Convention Minutes Coordinator John Shaner, Exhibit Hall Coordinator Carey Harveycutter, Convention Activities Coordinator The Rev Joseph Butler, Audio Visual Coordinator Jennifer Moore, Head Teller Bill Kershner,Sara Combs,Tellers The Rev. Dick Willis, Ballroom Projectionist

Chris Yoder & The Rev. Ben Cowgill, Workshop Assistants The Rev. Gail Goldsmith, Standing Committee President Laura Beth Weaver, Chair of the Constitution and Canons Committee Todd Ayers, Chair of the Convention Finance Committee The Very Rev AJ Heine, Chair of the Convention Resolutions Committee All Workshop Leaders Lynn Robertson, Diocesan Coordinator for United Thank Offering Nick Moga, Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development High Know Ramblers - Trevor White, Tyler Hughes, Cody White and Ryan Blevins Emmanuel, Staunton Worship Band Canon Jenni Faires, Youth@Convention Coordinator The Rev. Canon Jonathan Harris, Master of Ceremonies for Sunday Eucharist

Respectfully submitted,

Canon Pattie Ames, Secretary of Diocesan Convention

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