Deepening our connection as one diocese to transform ourselves, our communities, and the world for Christ.

You're invited to attend this year's Diocesan Convention!

Diocesan Convention is more than just a business meeting - we seek to deepen our connection as one diocese to transform ourselves, our communities, and the world for Christ. Through worship, intentional connection, and some essential business, we'll spend the weekend "Together in Christ" and have some fun along the way. Whether you attend as a delegate or a visitor, we'll be very glad to have you join us for our 173rd Diocesan Convention this November in Des Moines.

 

Come join in and:

  • Be inspired by our Keynote Speaker and Pre-Convention workshop leader: the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill

  • Connect and build relationships with others from your church and around the diocese

  • Ground yourself in worship and spiritual practices

  • Learn about our ministry and mission as a diocese

  • Serve as a delegate to have a voice and vote in diocesan leadership elections, resolutions, the budget, and more

  • Celebrate and dance along with our live DJ to close out the Saturday night banquet (don't worry - no actual dance skills required!)

 
 

Delegate Materials page includes: nominations, resolutions, necrology, reports, & more

Hotel & Travel page includes: nearby restaurants, parking, what to bring, & more

Highlights:

 

All delegates are expected to attend, and everyone is welcome.

 
 
 

Help spread the word, and invite others to join!

  • Share Convention information in your church’s communication channels (newsletter, website, Facebook, etc.)

  • Include a bulletin insert and/or post a flyer at your church

  • Invite folks to join us as visitors! Consider inviting: delegate spouses, wardens, treasurers, church secretaries/administrators, vestry and others in leadership roles, young adults and youth

 
 
 

Resources:

 

PRAYER CARDS:

For individuals to use in your personal prayer lives; and vestries, small groups, and congregations to use in collective prayer.

LOGO:

Congregations are welcome to use the Convention 2025 logo for your stewardship campaign and/or other communications from Convention 2025 until our Annual Diocesan Convention 2026.