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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Information
Friday November 8 - Saturday, November 9
Church of the Holy Spirit
6011 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA 24018
Join us for Convocation and Synod 2024 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Roanoke, VA!
Taking place the first week in November every year, Convocation and Synod is an opportunity for clergy, laity, diocesan staff, and other leaders to worship and fellowship together, engage the Scriptures, and vote on important canonical items.
We're excited to welcome Rt. Rev. Paul Donison to open the Scriptures for us and teach on the book of Philemon!
Schedule
College of Presbyters and College of Deacons Schedule
Check In: 3:30pm
Welcome and Vision-Casting: 4:30pm
Evening Prayer: 6:00pm
Dinner Out (together): 7:00pm
Morning Prayer: 8:30am
College Meetings: 9:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm
College Meetings: 1:45pm
Eucharist and Renewal of Vows: 4:30pm
Deanery Reception: 6- 7:30pm
Dinner on your own (or with specific groups ex. Annual Female Clergy Dinner): 7:30pm
Convocation and Synod Schedule
Check In: 7:30am - 9:00am
Morning Prayer: 8:45am
Plenary 1: 9:30am
Break: 10:45am
Plenary 2: 11:00am
Lunch: 12:15pm
Plenary 3: 1:45pm
Fellowship/Clergy Vesting: 3:00pm
Eucharist: 4:00pm
Dinner at the Holiday Inn Conference Center: 6:45pm
Family Morning Prayer: 8:45am
Synod: 9:00am
End of Event: 1:00pm
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.