This mini-site contains all the information and resources you need to participate in our Annual Convention, including our voting platform and the Convention live-stream.
Convention Resources
Agenda
Agenda for the 174th Convention of the Diocese of California.
Liturgy
View the liturgy for the 174th Convention.
Booklet
Booklet with all the details for the 174th convention .
VPOLL Voting
Access our online voting platform and login.
Live stream
All non-voting individuals are welcome to join and watch the 174th convention virtually.
Financials
Finance reports, budget and statements for 174th Convention.
All-deanery meetings
All-deanery meeting recordings, presentations, and files.
Resolutions
Resolutions and Proposed Constitutional and Canonical Changes for the 174th Convention to read and comment on.
2023 Nominations
2023 Nominee positions and Biographies.
Reports
Reports to 174th Convention from Working groups, Committees, Task forces, and Organizations.
Bring your own voting device
You’ll need to bring your own smart phone, tablet, or other device to vote.
Parking and transportation
Please plan your transportation to the cathedral and arrive early to ensure a timely start to the convention.
Packing list
We’ve created a pack list to make sure you have what you need.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided including Vegan and Gluten Free options. View the full lunch menu.
Exhibitors
Exhibitions have returned to convention. Check out who’s going to be there this year!
Accessibility and mobility
The Grace Cathedral nave is wheelchair accessible by elevator from the crypt level.
Masking & social distancing
There is space reserved in the cathedral for those who wish to masks and remain socially distanced.
Spanish interpretation
Spanish interpretation will be available at the cathedral and online.
Captioning
View the Captions for the 173rd Convention.
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.
Report Delegates
Reporting 2023 Lay Delegates and Alternates by September 23, 2023.
Pre-Registration
Clergy and Delegates pre-register for the 174th Convention.
Deaneries
The Diocese of California is organized into six deaneries.
Deanery Meetings
Join your deaneries meetings.
Convention Documents
Governing documents of Convention.
Convention Archives
Journals, Resolutions, and Records of Previous Conventions (under construction).
Latest Convention News and updates
Stay up to date with all convention recent news and updates.
Convention Details
Diocese of California 2022 Diocesan Convention The diocesan convention will be held online on October 28 and 29, 2022. All sessions will be held in a Zoom webinar format, so you will need a device to watch and follow convention business. If people are not...
All-Deanery Pre-Convention Meeting
Register today: All-Deanery Pre Convention Meeting Tuesday, August 30 Our 173rd Annual Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday evening, October 28, and all- day Saturday, October 29. Please mark your calendars, and begin to get familiar with the Convention...
Upcoming Events
Questions or Concerns regarding Convention resources?
Contact Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Secretary of the Convention.
