Welcome to the 113th Convention
The congregation of the Cathedral of St. James in South Bend, Indiana welcomes you to the 113th Convention of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. The Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori, will be our guest at this convention. Events will begin on Friday, October 14th, with the business session convening that afternoon. The Convention Eucharist will be held on Saturday the 15th. Events will be held both at the Cathedral and at the nearby Century Center.
The Cathedral is located at 117 Lafayette Boulevard just north of Washington Street. The Century Center is three blocks east on St. Joseph Street. For directions, please consult this map. Floor plans are available for the main level and lower level of the Century Center. Please read this welcome letter from the Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev. Brian G. Grantz.
Resources for Clergy & Lay Delegates
All the relevant documents and forms for clergy and lay delegates attending the 113th Convention can be accessed using the menu above. The availability of documents will coincide with their creation. Until the item is available, clicking on a link for it will redirect the user to this paragraph. For example, the profiles of nominess to various offices will be published in the early fall. Until that time, its link will not be functional. If you believe that you have been directed to this paragraph in error, please contact the diocesan office.
The 1st Convention Packet is available as of August 12th. Please review the information in its entirety before attending convention and bring a hard copy of those materials with you. In addition to hotel information, directions, facility maps, and various forms, it also includes the Bishop's invitation.
The 2nd Convention Packet is available as of September 14th.
The 3rd Convention Packet includes Treasurer's Report, the Proposed Budget for 2012, and the 2010 Parochial Report Data as of October 4th.
Rules
Those wishing to review the rules by which the Convention is governed should consult the following documents: Diocesan Constitution and Canons, Rules of Order, Parliamentary Procedure Guide, and How To Write A Resolution.
Registration, Forms, & Schedules
To register for any of the events (Eucharist, lunch, workshops) on Saturday, please complete this electronic form. Please note that parishes will be receiving checks for meals and sending them as a group to the diocesan office.
If you are not a member of a parish, you may print and use this Meal Form.
The Exhibitor Form is now available.
The Schedule of Events is now available.
Nominees
Nominations are now open. To nominate a person for a seat on the Standing Committee, please use this electronic form.
Biographies of those nominated so far to offices are now available. Persons may still be nominated by their Deanery meeting or from the floor of Diocesan Convention. If you plan on doing so, please use the form, so we can have their information on hand.
Resolutions
Resolution 1 lowers the assessment rate to 15%. Resolution 2 changes how a quorum is counted. Resolutions introduced from the floor must be in writing and will require a 2/3 vote of members of the Convention present in order to be considered, pursuant to Rule of Order 3.b.
Reports
The reports from the Standing Committee, Diocesan, Council, Commission on Ministry, Foundation, Social Outreach Committee, Congregational Revitalization & Development Committee, Summer Camp Director, Youth Ministry Director, Camp New Happenings, Companion Diocese Committee, Cursillo Community, Episcopal Church Women, St. Margaret's House, the Nothern Indiana School of Theology, and the Greater Cathedral Chapter are available in this document.
Deanery Meetings
The Eastern Deanery will meet at 10:00 AM (EDT) at Trinity, Fort Wayne on Saturday, September 17th.
The Central Deanery Will meet at 2:30 PM (EDT) at St. John the Evangelist, Elkhart on Sunday, September 18th.
The Western Deanery Will meet at 4:00 PM (CDT) at St. Augustine's, Gary on Sunday, September 18th.
Resolutions Referred to Dioceses by the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church
To view the list of resolutions referred to dicoeses by General Convention, please download this document.