The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia 100th Annual Convention

100th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia January 25—27, 2019 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Agenda FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019 9:30 - 11 AM Early Registration for All Delegates, Alternates, and Visitors

Crystal Foyer

Delegates & Alternate pick up ballots and other materials from Diocesan Staff. Voting begins at noon and ends at 2:30 PM.

10:30 AM

Clergy Spouse Welcome

Washington Lecture Hall

Coffee & Light Breakfast Snacks provided

11 AM – 12 PM

Clergy and Spouses/Partners Meeting

Washington Lecture Hall

with Presiding Bishop Curry

11 AM – 2 PM

Exhibitors may set up displays. Check in with John

Crystal Ballroom

Shaner for table assignment and payment (if required).

Noon – 4:30 PM

Clergy and Lay Delegates, Alternates, Visitors Check-In

Crystal Foyer

Delegates will cast first ballot at check-in. Voting ends at 2:30 PM.

12:30 PM

Rehearsal for Festival Eucharist

St. Andrew’s Church

1:00 – 7:15 PM

Children@Convention Check-In and Program

Christ Church

Parents pick up children as soon as church is over.

1:30 PM

ORIENTATION TO CONVENTION PROCESS Open to all.

Buck Mountain

Recommended for new lay delegates and new clergy. Mark Loftis, Chancellor Carey Harveycutter, Dispatch of Business Chair

2 PM

OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom A/D

Clergy, Lay Delegates/Alternates assigned seating at tables Friday only. Visitor seating available in chairs all weekend.

Opening Devotions: John Simpson Dwelling in the Word Establishment of a Quorum: Canon Mark Furlow, Secretary Introduction of Head Table: Bishop Mark Bourlakas

Introduction of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Staff from The Episcopal Church Introduction of Postulants and Candidates, Other Visitors and Guests: Bishop Bourlakas Appointment of Convention Committees: Bishop Bourlakas Elections, nominations to be moved by Bishop Bourlakas as a block: Secretary – Canon Mark Furlow Chancellor - Mark Loftis Treasurer - John Hall Historiographer – Rev. Scott West

Registrar – Kristen Kroeger Commission on Ministry Trustees of the Funds Directors Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Fund Directors Southwestern Episcopal Homes Directors

Communications/Reports:

Report on Convention and Dispatch of Business: Carey Harveycutter Receive Late Reports/Recommendations for Disposition: Rev. Scott West, Standing Committee President Executive Board Report on the Phoebe Needles Task Force: Tripp Duerson Communications from the Secretary: Canon Mark Furlow

Resolutions: Reference to the Committee Voting Procedures Resolution: Mark Loftis

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