Annual Convention
First Annual Convention (2026)
October 3, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom
Because the Presiding Bishop’s visit coincides with the weekend previously reserved for the Diocesan Convention, plans for Convention have been adjusted. The diocesan business meeting will now be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual Convention Online Meeting
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom
The business meeting of the 1st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna will be held online via Zoom.
A Weekend with Presiding Bishop Rowe
October 16–17, 2026
The Diocese of the Susquehanna will welcome a pastoral visit from the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Sean W. Rowe. More details and registration are coming soon.
Deadlines and Key Dates
- June 1Lay Delegation Form Due
- July 31Amendments to the Constitution and Canons Due
- August 2Resolutions Due
- August 3Nominations Due
- September 10Southwest Region Pre-Convention Online Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- September 15Northeast Region Pre-Convention Online Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- September 16Northwest Region Pre-Convention Online Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- September 17Southeast Region Pre-Convention Online Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- October 3Annual Convention Online Meeting
- October 16–17A Weekend with Presiding Bishop Rowe (register separately)
Convention Communications
- August 28: Register for Online Pre-Convention Meetings Now
- July 28: Last Chance! Submit Amendments, Resolutions, and Nominations Now
- July 10: Registration is Now Open, Upcoming Submission Deadlines
- June 2: Nominations Now Open for Standing Committee and Diocesan Council
- February 5: Presiding Bishop Rowe to Visit Diocese October 16–17
Contact Us
Paula Lapinski
Missioner for Finance & Events
[email protected]
717-710-4800 x.222
Pre-Convention Online Meetings
Pre-Convention Online Meetings are an opportunity to hear about items to be voted on at Convention such as resolutions, amendments, nominees and the proposed budget. Clergy and lay delegates and alternates are expected to attend, but all members of the diocese may join the meeting. Gatherings will take place with members of each convocation gathering by region. Find your region. If you are unable to attend the meeting for your region, you may join one of the other meetings.
Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese are reviewed, amended, and presented to Convention by the Constitution and Canons Committee. Proposed amendments to the Constitution and Canons are due July 31, 2026.
Nominations
This year, delegates to Convention will elect two laypeople and three clergy to serve on the Standing Committee
Resolutions
A Resolution is a proposed action or decision to be considered at diocesan Convention. Resolution submissions are due August 2, 2026. Resolutions will be added as they become available.
2025 Convention Minutes
The minutes from the 2025 conventions will be voted on at this year’s convention. Please review the documents below.
Lay Delegation Form
All congregations are required to inform the diocesan offices of the lay delegates and alternates elected at the congregation’s annual meeting. The deadline to submit the Lay Delegation Form was June 1. Questions regarding the Lay Delegation Form can be directed to Paula Lapinski.