Diocesan Convention 2018

The 120th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana will be held at the Cathedral of St. James, South Bend, IN on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

The Very Rev. Brian Grantz and the people of the Cathedral welcome you to join them for this one-day convention.

The Cathedral of St. James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd, South Bend IN

 
For our business meeting, walk North on Lafayette Boulevard 2 blocks until you see this sign.

For our business meeting, walk North on Lafayette Boulevard 2 blocks until you see this sign.

First United Methodist Church entrance (from Lafayette) (address: 333 N Main St, South Bend, IN)

First United Methodist Church entrance (from Lafayette)
(address: 333 N Main St, South Bend, IN)

 

 

Schedule of Events (Eastern Time)

Saturday, November 3rd

9:00 am Registration

10:00 am Convention Eucharist

12 noon Lunch

12:30 pm Business Meeting

4-5 pm Sending Prayer

Please note that all times given are Eastern Time.

For a printable version, download here.

Detailed agenda

Vesting

Clergy of the Cathedral and the host deans are asked to vest and process at the Convention Eucharist (white stole).  Other bishops, presbyters, and deacons are invited to be seated in the assembly.

Parking

Parking is available at the Cathedral of St. James as well as at First United Methodist Church.  Please feel free to use both lots knowing that we will begin our day at the Cathedral and end it at First United Methodist.  The distance between is 2 blocks.

Timelines

  • 5/1: Delegate lists due to Secretary

  • 8/1: Notice for various written reports

  • 9/1: Written reports due. Nominations due. Resolutions due.

  • 9/8: C&C Committee resolution revisions due.

  • 9/10: Treasurer delivers 2019 budget.

  • 9/10: Diocesan assessment modification requests due.

  • 9/15: Revised resolutions due.

  • 9/29: Pre-convention deanery meeting announcements due.

  • 10/13: Nomination report due.

  • 10/20: Pre-convention deanery meetings must be complete.