Forms
Below are the online forms for: Annual Reports and Necrology
Annual Reports to Convention (Submission deadline Apr. 22)
Necrology Report Form
The 2024 Necrology Report can be found here.
Lodging Options
A room block has been secured at Best Western Alexandria Inn & Suites for those wishing to stay overnight on May 3. Please make your reservations quickly as space is limited. Lodging is optional and at your own expense.
If you made a hotel reservation in Pineville, don't worry! The Best Western is less than 10 minutes away from the Country Inn & Suites.
Best Western Alexandria Inn & Suites
Address: 2720 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: (318) 445-5530
Room Rate: $97 for Kings, $104 for Doubles , and $114 for Suites
Ask for EPIWLA Block
View hotel website
convention Registration
Diocesan Convention registration is now open and will remain open until April 26. Everyone who plans to attend any of the Convention events should complete the short registration form. For any questions, contact Joy Owensby.
- There is NO COST to attend Convention. A meal will be included for each registrant.
- Childcare will be available at all Convention events.
- Display tables will be available for outside vendors or diocesan clergy and laity who want to display information about their organization or ministry. Everyone will be asked to indicate if they need display tables on their registration form.
The Diocesan Convention meets once a year to discuss the church year going forward, elect people for various positions, and hear from people of all walks of life. There are some pieces we approve and vote on, including the budget for the year and different resolutions. If you have a resolution to be considered for our 2024 Diocesan Convention, please submit no later than May 1, 2024, to Mary Shaddock Jones via email.
45th Annual Diocesan Convention
Our in-person gathering will begin with 5:00 p.m. Eucharist and catered reception afterwards on Friday, May 3, at St. James in Alexandria. The regular business meeting to follow on Saturday, May 4, at the Best Western Alexandria Inn & Suites.
Friday, May 3
St. James, Alexandria
5:00 p.m.- Opening Eucharist with Catered Reception to Follow
Our guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. R. Timothy Jones.
Saturday, May 4
Best Western Alexandria Inn & Suites
8:30-9:30 a.m.- Check-In Begins
10:00 a.m.- Convention Convenes
Childcare will be available both days.
Convention materials
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