The heart and health of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire depends on broad engagement at the diocesan level from both clergy and lay congregants like you. These opportunities are filled in two ways: through appointment by the Bishop to serve on commissions and committees and through elections, which are held during the Annual Diocesan Convention.
If you are interested in being a nominee for any of the following elected positions, which will be voted on during the Annual Diocesan Convention on November 4, 2022, please click here to find the nomination form due by August 15:
· Treasurer (1 lay or clergy for 1 year)
· Secretary (1 lay or clergy for 1 year)
· Registrar (1 lay or clergy for 1 year)
· Standing Committee (1 clergy and 1 lay person for 3 years, through 2025)
· Diocesan Council Finance Committee (1 member-at-large for 3 years, through 2025)
· Deputy to the 2024 General Convention (4 clergy and 4 lay persons; 4 clergy and 4 lay alternates)
· Deputy to Provincial Synod (1 clergy and 1 lay; 2 alternates – 1 clergy and 1 lay)
If you are interested in being considered for volunteer opportunities on committees and commissions, please email Executive Assistant to the Bishop Shelli Gay with your ministry interests and experience. To learn more about committees and commissions, click here.