177th Convention Booklet was published on October 9, 2026!
Register to Attend Convention
Clergy, Delegates, and Alternates who know they’re replacing a Delegate should confirm they plan to attend the 177th Convention by filling out the registration form before Friday, October 16 at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Spiritual Break on the Labyrinth, Designed by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Atress
The Bishop’s Advisory Group on the 50th Anniversary Triennium of the Ordination of Women invites all to engage in a spiritual break during our convention by participating in an individual labyrinth walk and activity organized by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Atress. The exercise will invite participants to release burdens even while taking up their cross, and to be spiritually present to both the struggles and the triumphs of women in the church. All are welcome to add to a story-sharing board at the conclusion of the labyrinth.
Rev. Dr. Artress was responsible for bringing to Grace Cathedral the nave and plaza Chartres labyrinth, and is a Canon Emerita of the Cathedral. The labyrinth activity that will be available before the convention begins from 7:30-8:30 a.m., during the morning break from 10:20-11:00 a.m., and during the lunch break from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 pm.
Check Out the Community Fair Exhibitors!
Check out our Ministries, Institutions, Committees, Task Forces, Authors and more at this year’s Community Fair. They’ll be on the plaza from 7 a.m. till Lunch ends.
Diocesan Organization Chart
How do the diocese’s governing bodies and leadership roles fit together? The Committee on Governance, working with Canon Christopher Hayes, chancellor of the diocese, and the Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer, secretary of the Convention, has prepared a one-page chart showing how they relate to one another. Please take a look and share it with others who may find it useful.
Convention Welcome Information & Resources
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Agenda
Agenda for the 177th Convention of the Diocese of California
Register
Registration has opened! Please register before October 10 to secure a meal ticket and ensure an easy check-in upon arrival.
Booklet
The Booklet for the 177th Convention is now available. It was published on Friday, Oct. 9.
Liturgies
Convention Liturgies will be posted the week of Convention. Click to view LAST year’s bilingual bulletin.
Resolutions
View the resolutions and canonical ammendments that have been submitted to convention.
Nominations
The 2026 nominee bios are now available to read!
All-deanery meetings
View the recordings of the all-deanery budget meeting and the all-deanery resolutions and nominee meeting.
Financials
Finance reports, budget and statements for the 177th Convention.
Reports
Reports to the 177th Convention from Diocesan Officials, Missions, Commissions & Task forces, and Governing Bodies & Committees.
Community Fair
We have some awesome groups coming to exhibit at the 177th convention! Make sure you stop by during breakfast and lunch to learn more about them.
Lunch
Lunch will be available on the plaza October 24, for those who purchase meal tickets in advance. Meal tickets may be purchased during the registration process. You may also bring your own lunch.
Coffee and Breakfast
There will be coffee, tea, water and continental breakfast available on the Plaza from 7:30 a.m. – 9: 00 a.m.
Required Training
Anti-racism training and Safe Church training are canonically required for clergy and lay delegates
Bring your own voting device
You’ll need to bring your own smart phone, tablet, or other device to vote.
VPOLL Voting
Voting will take place in-person at Grace Cathedral using the VPOLL app. Go to the VPOLL platform.
Parking and transportation
Please plan your transportation to the cathedral and arrive early to ensure a timely start to the convention.
Spanish interpretation
Spanish interpretation will be available at the cathedral and online.
Captioning
Closed Captioning for the Convention is available on Textstream working at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2026.
Accessibility and mobility
The Grace Cathedral nave is wheelchair accessible by elevator from the crypt level using the entrance on Taylor Street or from the parking garage on level G1.
Child care
The cathedral child care center has permanently closed. Clergy and delegates should arrange their own childcare and the diocese will reimburse the cost.
Packing list
We’ve created a pack list to make sure you have what you need.
Report Delegates
The deadline to report your delegates is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Convention Archives
Journals, Resolutions, and Records of Previous Conventions (under construction).
Convention documents
Constitution, Canons, and Rules of Convention
Upcoming Events
Questions or Concerns regarding Convention resources?
Contact Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Secretary of the Convention, secretary@diocal.org.
