What Love requires

The Gospel in Philemon

Convocation and Synod 2024

Convocation and Synod 2024

Philemon is a letter about the transformative power of the gospel. Join Bp. Paul Donison in listening deeply to the message of Philemon and consider over three plenary presentations the letter's Message of Love, its Mandate of Love, and Philemon, the Man of Love.

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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

Dinner (on your own)

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


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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:

 

 

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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.

Synod Document Center