'General Convention' Tagged Posts

'General Convention' Tagged Posts

Nominations open for positions to be filled at 2013 Diocesan Convention

Nominations are now open for positions that will be filled at the 2013 convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth November 8 and 9, 2013, in Wichita Falls. Qualified candidates are invited to read, pray, and discern if they are called to offer themselves in nomination for any of the elected positions described below. In all cases, a nominee must Be at least 18 years of age Meet qualifications to hold office nominated Be willing to stand for election…

Opportunities to learn about the work of the Episcopal Church’s General Convention

Deputies Report to the Diocese About General Convention 2012 Plan now to attend one of the many opportunities to learn about the work of The Episcopal Church’s General Convention in Indianapolis July 5 – 12. Episcopal Church Canon I.1.4(c) requires that the Diocese provide a forum in which its Deputies to the General Convention have an opportunity to report back to the people of the Diocese. Our Diocese offers multiple opportunities for you to learn what happened, to ask questions,…

Diocese of Fort Worth Goes to General Convention

Says Katie Sherrod, “It happens every three years. It’s a combination of family reunion, tent revival, legislation session, county fair, liturgical fashion show, and giant sing-along. It’s General Convention and the bishop and deputies from the Diocese of Fort Worth will be there. What’s more, the whole diocese is invited to come along – well, at least virtually.” And virtually is the operative word. You can start by visiting our diocesan convention blog. And please pray for Bishop Ohl and the…