Pre-Convention Day: Friday November 7

Location: 3rd Floor, Des Moines Room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Time:

  • 6:30pm Welcome & Workshop: until approximately 8:45pm

  • (approx.) 8:45-9:15pm Evening Worship: Compline immediately following the workshop; all are welcome to stay as able.

Finding God in Your Neighborhood

Pre-Convention Workshop

Presented by: The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill

God is at work in your community. Some of that work happens in Church; some is elsewhere. A practical workshop on how to find where God is locally, and how to join in the work. Plan to work with your congregation on steps to be present to the neighbors outside your doors.

Delegates & Visitors: you’ll be asked about attending this workshop on your registration form. You do NOT need to fill out the Guest RSVP.

Guests (i.e. if you’re attending ONLY this workshop and no other part of Convention weekend): you’ll need a ticket as seating is limited, so fill out a Guest RSVP form to receive a ticket. This event is free to attend. A suggested $10 donation at the door is appreciated.

Learn More about Pastor Liz Here.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Everything is at the Marriott, on the 3rd floor, except for Sunday procession line up (lobby), procession, and Eucharist (St. Paul’s Cathedral)

(updated 10/28/2025)

Download the agenda here
 

Pre-Convention Day:

Friday November 7

Location: Des Moines Room (3rd floor Marriott)

6:30-8:45 PM WELCOME & WORKSHOP “Finding God in Your Neighborhood”

8 :45-9:15 PM Evening Worship, Compline

CONVENTION DAY 1:

Saturday November 8

Below items are in the Des Moines Room, unless otherwise noted

7:00 AM Contemplative Prayer…..Sioux City Room

7:30 AM Break (breakfast not included, but see here for a list of nearby options)

8:30 AM Morning Prayer 

9:00 AM PLENARY ONE

  • Opening Business

  • Consent Calendar

  • Meeting New Clergy

  • Resolutions Report

  • Greetings from Partners in Ministry

  • Bishop’s Address

  • Break (15 minutes)

  • Together in Christ: Anglican Identity

  • Nominations

  • Election Voting Begins

  • Worship

Noon Lunch…..3rd floor atrium & Hall of Cities

1:00 PM PLENARY TWO

  • Dwelling in the Word

  • 2025 Budget

  • Video Greetings from Companion Bishops

  • Resolutions

  • Reports

  • Election Voting Ends

  • Break (15 minutes)

2:45PM PLENARY THREE

  • Survey/Listening Session Results

  • Table Discussions/Prayer Loom

  • Resolutions time  (if needed)

  • Election Results

  • Appointments & Final Business

  • Worship & Blessing

4:15PM End of Plenaries

5:00 PM Social Time…..3rd Floor Atrium           

6:00 PM Banquet & Keynote 

7:30 PM Dance
Episco-games…..(Sioux City Room) 

CONVENTION DAY 2:

Sunday November 9

8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast…..Hall of Cities

9:15 AM Procession line up begins…..Marriott Lobby - main floor

9:30 AM Procession Leaves for Cathedral

10:00 AM EUCHARIST…..at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 815 High Street, Des Moines

 

2025 Deadlines:

You can find corresponding forms and more information about the following items at the link next to each item below.

Past Deadlines

September 9:

September 15:

October 9:

October 17:

  • Registration & Payment Deadline:

    • Last day to register to attend Convention (Registration)

    • Payment deadline for registrations unless special arrangements have been agreed upon

  • Youth Delegates & Visitors Registration Deadline (Children & Youth)

  • Youth Lock-In Registration Deadline (Children & Youth)

  • Hotel Deadline: Last day to to book Marriott hotel room at the group rate (Hotel & Travel)

  • No refunds for cancellations on or after this date

Pre-Convention Hearings

Hearings are an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the budget and resolutions that will be brought to the convention floor. (Find the proposed budget & resolutions on the Delegate Materials page) These hearings not only provide valuable time for discussion, but they also help us keep on-floor discussion time during convention to a manageable amount, as many questions can be answered ahead of time during these hearings. All delegates are expected to attend, and everyone is welcome.

Delegates and visitors: you’ll be asked about your attendance and will receive the Zoom link as part of your Convention registration.

Attend a hearing but not Convention: If you are not registering for Convention but would like to attend a hearing, please fill out this form to receive the Zoom link.