About Diocesan Convention
Representatives gather once a year to conduct the business of the diocese as required by our Constitution and Canons. These representatives, called “delegates,” are laypeople elected by their parishes and missions, as well as clergy who are canonically resident and serving in our diocese. From time to time, Special Conventions are called for specific business, such as electing a Bishop.
Annual Conventions are a two-day event, typically beginning on Friday and concluding on Saturday. Worship, discussion, workshops, the Bishop’s annual address, as well as food and fellowship – these are all part of this “family reunion” of Episcopalians in our region. Many of our Episcopal institutions and related organizations and ministries also attend as exhibitors. Non-delegates are welcome to register and attend as visitors.
Use the links below to see information about the next convention, and to see a sample of the activities at recent Diocesan Conventions.
Next Diocesan Convention
The 236th annual Diocesan Convention will be held at the St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Seabrook Island. Tentative dates are October 29-31, 2026. It will be hosted by the center as well as Bishop Gadsden and St. John’s, Johns Island.
Past Conventions
235th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 6-8, 2025
234th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 21-23, 2024
233rd Annual Diocesan Convention – November 2-4, 2023
232nd Annual Diocesan Convention – November 18-19, 2022
231st Annual Diocesan Convention – November 12-13, 2021
230th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 20-21, 2020
229th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 15-16, 2019
228th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 16-17, 2018
227th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 10-11, 2017
226th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 11-12, 2016
Special Convention – September 10, 2016
225th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 13-14, 2015
224th Annual Diocesan Convention – November 14-15, 2014
223rd Annual Diocesan Convention – February 2014
222nd Annual Diocesan Convention – March 2013
Special Convention – January 26, 2013