Convention materials
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2026 DIOCESAN ELECTIONS
Nomination form Will become available August 17
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
FORMs WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AUGUST 17
FORMs WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AUGUST 17
Click the links below for Annual Reports and Necrology forms.
Deadline for Submission is October 5, 2026
Deadline for Submission is October 5, 2026