Convocation and Synod 2023
What does it mean to be befriended by Jesus? How do we open our home to him? Join us as we consider the life of Mary of Bethany and her response to Jesus as she worshipped at his feet.
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Schedules
Colleges of Presbyters, Deacons, and Laity Schedule
Check In: 4:30 pm
Welcome and Vision-Casting: 5:30 pm
Evening Prayer: 6:00 pm
Welcome Dinner Together: 6:30 pm
Morning Eucharist: 7:30 am
Morning Prayer: 8:30 am
Joint College Meetings: 9:15 am
College Meetings: 10:15 am
Lunch: 12:00pm
College Meetings (continued): 1:30 pm
Bishops Vest: 3:30 pm
Eucharist and Renewal of Vows: 4:00 pm
Dinner On Your Own (or with specific groups ex. Annual Female Clergy Dinner): 6:00 pm
Convocation and Synod Schedule
Check In: 8:00 am
Morning Prayer: 8:45 am
Plenary 1: 9:30 am
Break: 10:45 am
Plenary 2: 11:00 am
Lunch: 12:15 pm
Breakout Session One: 1:15 pm
Break: 2:15 pm
Breakout Session Two: 2:30 pm
Break: 3:30 pm
Fellowship/Clergy Vesting: 3:45 pm
Eucharist: 4:30 pm
Reception with Light Refreshments: 6:00 pm
Deanery Dinners (Off Site): 7:00 pm
Morning Eucharist: 7:30 am
Delegate Check-in & Morning Coffee: 7:30 am
Family Morning Prayer: 8:45 am
Synod: 9:00 am
End of Event by 1:00 pm
registration
Who Should Attend Convocation and Synod?
Everyone!
All domiciled clergy are required to attend and each congregation or mission sends at least two lay delegates to take part in Synod, but Convocation and Synod is open to everyone! We'd love for you to join us for a wonderful time of worship, teaching, and fellowship.
How much does it cost to attend?
Several registration options are available:
Full Event: $199
Convocation Only: $169
Synod Only: $49
Register now for an early bird discount! The early bird rate expires September 8, 2024!
Where should I stay?
We have a group rate at two Roanoke area hotels:
Home2 Suites: $139
Hampton Inn Roanoke Airport: $139
Space is limited. If one of the above options is full when you try to book, consider these other area hotels:
Other Area Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke: 10 Minutes
Hampton Inn East Salem: 11 Minutes
Sleep Inn Tanglewood: 7 Minutes
Comfort Suites Ridgewood: 11 Minutes
Speaker
Rt. Rev. Paul Donison
About Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is the Rector and Dean of Christ Church Plano. Ordained in 2004, he served in several Canadian parishes before being called to Texas in 2016 with his wife, Monika, and their four daughters. In 2023 he was elected by the GAFCON Primates as General Secretary, and consecrated as a Bishop in Rwanda in 2024. Bishop Paul also serves as Vicar General (Area Bishop) for the Texas Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of the South. He holds a B.F.A in Theatre from the University of Victoria, a Dp.C.S. and M.Div from Regent College, and has done doctoral work at Trinity Anglican Seminary. He serves on the boards of Trinity Anglican Seminary and East African Christian College (Kigali, Rwanda). As a retired stage actor Bishop Paul continues to memorize and dramatically story-tell the Scriptures when he preaches.
What Love Requires
The Gospel in Philemon
Philemon is a letter about the transformative power of the gospel. Join Bp. Paul Denison in listening deeply to the message Philemon and consider over three plenary presentations the letter's Message of Love, its Mandate of Love, and Philemon, the Man of Love.
Synod Delegates
Thank you for your willingness to serve the diocese with your voice and vote!
Below you will find the Synod Document Center. There you will find all materials necessary to fulfill your duty as a Synod delegate. Please familiarize yourself with the materials in the Synod Document Center prior to arriving at Synod.