The 2009 convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota will be October 30-31 at the Mariott in downtown Minneapolis.

Business will include passage of a one-year 2010 budget and the election of the IX Bishop of Minnesota. Visit the IX Bishop Search page of this website for background information and procedures for electing the IX Bishop.

Download the lay delegate certification form.

The exhibit hall will be open throughout and a children's program and youth event is also being planned.

Resolutions, nominations now being accepted

Now is the time to submit your name for an elected office of the Diocese of Minnesota. Elected this October at Diocesan Convention will be new members for Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, Trustees, and a Trustee of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. Not interested in running but know someone who might be? Download the elections booklet and nomination form and pass it along. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2009.

Resolutions now being accepted
June 30 is the deadline for submitting resolutions to be considered by Diocesan Convention. Contact Canon Karen Olson, Secretary to Convention, for details.