Convention materials
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2026 DIOCESAN ELECTIONS
At the 2026 Annual Diocesan Convention, we will be voting to fill the following positions (3 year terms):
Disciplinary Board
3 laity from any convocation
Standing COmmittee
Monroe — a cleric to replace Karen Hayward
Shreveport — a lay person to replace The Very Rev. Michael Cannon
Shreveport — a lay person to replace The Very Rev. Michael Cannon
Trustee to UNiversity of the South
A lay man to replace Daniel Manuel for a 3-year term beginning July 2027
Nomination Requirements:
- Confirmed Communicant in Good Standing at a parish/mission of this diocese in accordance with Canon 17.3 (All Members of this Church who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God, are to be considered Communicants in Good Standing.)
- Clergy attestation. (A priest's signature is required on each nomination attesting that you are a confirmed communicant in good standing. In the case of an open cure, a Senior/Bishop's Warden may attest). Clergy nominations will be reviewed by the bishop to confirm all canonical requirements are met.
The deadline for submissions is October 5, 2026
Forms
Click the links below for Annual Reports and Necrology forms.
Deadline for Submission is October 5, 2026
Deadline for Submission is October 5, 2026
Lodging Options
A room block has been secured at the Four Points by Sheraton, situated on the grounds of the convention center. Lodging is optional and at your own expense.
Four Points by Sheraton Alexandria
Address: 2301 N. MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: (318) 619-3300
Room Rate- $129.00 plus taxes/fees
Last Day to Book is October 23, 2026
Book Group Rate For Episcopal Diocese Here
convention Registration
2026 Diocesan Convention registration is now open! Please review the following notes before you begin:
- Everyone must register:
- Clergy
- Lay Delegates
- Lay Alternates (register as a visitor unless you will be replacing a Delegate)
- Vendors
- Visitors
- Anyone who only wants to attend Friday night Eucharist, reception, and banquet.
- Any other visitors attending Diocesan Convention who do not fit into any of the categories listed above.
- There is NO COST to attend Convention. Food, coffee, tea, and water will be provided free of charge at the Friday evening reception and banquet and the Saturday breakfast and lunch. There will be a cash bar for anyone wanting to purchase a soft drink and adults 21 years of age and older who would like to purchase an alcoholic beverage at the reception and/or banquet.
- Childcare will be available at all Convention events. Indicate your need for childcare on your registration form.
- Display tables will be available for vendors from outside the diocese and diocesan clergy and laity who want to display information about their organization or ministry. Anyone who registers to attend Convention will be asked to indicate if they need display tables on their registration form. You do not need to complete a separate registration form--please register only once.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Please contact Joy Owensby.
47th Annual Diocesan Convention
Our convention will be held at the Alexandria Convention Center at 2225 N MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303
Our first session will begin at 2pm on Friday, November 6, with check-in beginning at 1pm.
Our Eucharist will be held at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, November 6, at St. James in Alexandria. Afterward, we will have a reception and banquet dinner at the Alexandria Convention Center starting at 6:30 p.m.
The regular business meeting to follow on Saturday, November 6, at the Alexandria Convention Center.
More details to be made available soon.
Childcare Information
On-site childcare will be available for children up to 12 years old at all Convention events. Parents must provide any food, drinks, or other supplies their child might need while in childcare. This includes diapers, wipes, change of clothes, books, toys, etc.
Upon your arrival at the Convention Center, diocesan staff will direct you to the childcare room that will be used for all business sessions as well as the Friday night reception and banquet. During the opening Eucharist at St. James, Alexandria, childcare will be available in the church nursery.
Childcare providers for all events are Dorethea Haywood and Kelsha Roberts. They have extensive experience and are Safe Church certified. Both will be present at all times care is offered. All children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
Below is a schedule showing the specific times childcare will be available. Children must be picked up within 15 minutes after each event ends.
Need help? A staff person is ready to assist you!
Contact Joy Owensby for questions regarding:
- Convention registration
- Delegation changes
- Childcare
Contact Roy Rosenthal for questions regarding:
- Hotel room blocks
- Vendor information
Contact Holly Davis for questions regarding:
- Clergy Status/Quorum
- Necrology
- Annual Reports and Committees of Convention
- Bishop's Cross Award
Contact Lacee Brown for questions regarding:
- Nominations and elections
- Online Forms
- Convention Communication
- Presentation Material and technology needs.
Contact the Rev. Canon Suzanne Wolfenbarger, for questions regarding:
- Seminarians