We Gather Together

The Bishop presides over the annual Diocesan Convention, the primary decision-making body of the Diocese, made up of clergy and elected lay delegates from each church. Meeting each November, the Convention adopts the diocesan budget, elects members to key governing bodies, considers resolutions (including changes to the Constitution and Canons), and, when necessary, elects bishops.

249th Annual Diocesan Convention

Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Check-in beginning at 8:00 am

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Also live-streamed

Delegates must be certified, and all attendees must register.

2025 Convention Details

Key 2025 Deadlines

Resolutions due to the Resolution Committee

Due September 16

You can find instructions for submitting resolutions here.

Certificate of Lay Delegate

Due September 16

You can find a fillable PDF Certificate of Lay Delegates here.

Certificate of Youth Delegates

Due September 16

You can find a fillable PDF Certificate of Youth Delegates here.

Nominations by Petition

Due October 1

You can find a fillable PDF Nomination by Petition form here.

248th Convention

View highlights from last year’s 248th Convention of the Diocese of New York.