The 153rd Convention was held on October 20-21, 2023. This is an archive.
Stewards of God’s Grace, Discerning Together
Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, 2023
Location: The Penn Stater in State College, PA.
The Diocesan Reunification Committee will deliver information regarding the potential reunification of DioCPA and DioBeth.
The Rt. Rev. Kevin Nichols, IX Bishop of Bethlehem, will join us as preacher at diocesan convention. To read more about Bishop Nichols, click here.
Please submit the Annual Parish Lay Delegate information here.
For Convention questions, please email Canon Alexis Guszick.
Two-Day Convention Schedule
Friday, October 20, 2023
3:00 – 4:30 PM Registration Opens. Attendees may check in after 3 PM.
4:30 – 5:00 PM Prayer
5:00 – 6:00 PM Dinner
6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome, Announcements, and Introductions.
6:15 – 6:35 PM Bishop’s Address
6:35 – 6:50 PM Deacons in our Diocese Presentation
6:50 – 7:05 PM Dismantling Racism Presentation
7:05 – 7:20 PM Creation Care Committee
7:20 – 7:35 PM Saving Lives Ending: Gun Violence Committee
7:35 – 7:55 PM Youth Presentation
7:55 – 8:00 PM Prayer and looking ahead to tomorrow’s schedule
8:00 – 9:00 PM Hospitality Hour
Saturday, October 21, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 – 8:05 AM Housekeeping/Welcome
8:05 – 8:20 AM Morning Prayer
8:20 – 8:45 AM Business Meeting Opens
8:45 – 9:15 AM Presentation of Nominations & Voting with Results
9:15 – 9:50 AM Budget Presentation, Resolution #1: Budget & Voting with Results
9:50 – 10:20 AM Resolution #2: Dissolution of St. Andrew, Harrisburg & Voting with Results
10:20 – 11:00 AM Reunification Committee Presentation (Members from both Dioceses)
11:00 – 11:20 AM Round Table Discussions
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 – 12:45 PM Table Feedback
12:45 – 1:15 PM Reunification Resolution #3: Reunification Discernment & Voting
1:15 – 2:15 PM Holy Eucharist
2:15 – 2:30 PM Results of Reunification Discernment Vote
2:30 – 3:00 PM Closing, prayer, and sendoff
