2021 Diocesan Convention | The Episcopal Church in Western Louisiana

A Virtual One-Day Diocesan Gathering

2020 has brought many changes to how we gather. To continue the best practice of protecting our neighbors, the 2021 Diocesan Convention will be held completely online. Wondering what a virtual diocesan convention will be like? In many ways, it will be very familiar.

We will:

worship together;
listen to the bishop’s address;
learn about diocesan ministries;
hear what’s going on at Camp Hardtner;
get updates on our budget;
look back on the ups and downs of diocesan life in 2020;
AND MUCH MORE!

Some things you can expect to be different:

Convention will take place on Zoom.
Each delegate must have a valid, unique email address.
Voting will take place online.

As in years past, many of our convention materials will be uploaded to this convention hub prior to the meeting--check back often for updates! Several training sessions will be scheduled in early 2021 to equip participants with all of the skills they need to navigate the virtual convention. In addition, diocesan staff members will be available by email or phone to offer further assistance and answer questions along the way.

Many other dioceses across the country have already successfully completed their first online convention. We look forward to also experiencing a new way to gather as the Episcopal Church in Western Louisiana!

Time Until Event

Forms

Below are the online forms for: Nominations, Annual Reports, and Necrology

Nomination Form (Submission deadline Feb. 1)

Click here to view the 2021 Diocesan Elections

2021 Diocesan Convention Nomination Form (deadline for submissions is Feb. 1 )

This nomination is for: *

Disciplinary Board (2 clergy from any convocation)

Standing Committee (a cleric from Alexandria Convocation and a lay person from any convocation to serve as Member at Large)

University of the South (lay man to serve a 3 year term)

Name*

Order*

Clergy

Laity

Church and city (ex: Mt. Olivet, Pineville)*

Mailing Address*

,

Email Address*

Parish Involvement/Activities*

Diocesan Involvement/Activities*

Wider Church Involvement/Activites*

Personal Involvement/Activites*

Nominated By: *

Upload a photo of yourself (jpg format required) *

Please leave this field blank.

Annual Reports to Convention (Submission deadline Feb. 8)

2021 Annual Convention Reports Submission Form

2020-2021 Report to Annual Convention

Those who chair or coordinate a diocesan committee, department, or ministry are required to submit a report of the year's activity before each annual Convention. Reports are due by February 8, 2021. Early submissions are encouraged.

For which ministry are you submitting a report for?*

Please select your association to your committee, department or ministry.*

Chairperson

Lay leader

Coordinator

Other

Name*

Email*

In 300 words or less, briefly describe the work of your respective committee, department, or ministry that has occurred since the previous Annual Convention *

Accompanying Materials

If you wish to include charts, graphs, photos, or other materials with your report, simply upload those items below:

Additional Report Material

Please leave this field blank.

Necrology Report Form (Submission deadline Feb. 8)

Convention materials

Items below will be populated as they are made available.

Rules of Order
2021 Asking Report
2021 Diocesan Budget

Installation of Diocesan Officers
Convention Eucharist
Nominations for Diocesan Elections
Bishop's Appointments 2021-2022

Diocesan Ministries Annual Reports to Convention
Resolutions

Tech RESOURCES and Training

We understand that comfortability with technology and the Zoom platform vary for each person. Provided below are Zoom tips and tricks for those participating in the Virtual Diocesan Convention. Please take a moment to review these videos. Need additional support? Join members of the Bishop's Staff for a live training session in early February. The dates and times are listed below.

Zoom Tips and Tricks

For the best meeting experience, the following is recommended:

sit in a well lit area with a neutral background
dress how you would at a in-person meeting
use a laptop or desktop instead of a tablet or phone if possible
Test your audio, visual, and internet stability before the meeting

Step by Step Zoom for Beginners
How to rename yourself
How to use mute
How to turn video on/off
How to turn on speaker view

Live Training Sessions with diocesan Staff

It is a requirement of delegates to participate in at least one of the following sessions:

1. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.
2. Saturday, February 6, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.
3. Thursday, February 11, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.