224th Annual Diocesan Convention

— With Eucharist & the Election of the 11th Bishop of New Hampshire

Friday evening, October 23, 2026 (online) - Saturday, October 24, 2026 (in-person)

Proposed Resolutions

• By August 17: They will be available from this page

• Convocations and delegates should register for and attend these online events or watch the recorded sessions.

  Learn more here.

  • September 16, 7 p.m. : Resolutions presentation to convocations and delegates

  • September 21, 7 p.m.: Resolutions Q&A

Nominees for Elected Diocesan Committee Openings

• Read nominee bios here. Submissions closed on July 17.

Key Dates and Deadlines Leading Up to Convention

• Parishes and delegates: Review Key Dates to add to your calendar.

Registration Info - September 2026:

• When: Opens September 4; Closes September 18.

• Who attends: Due to space constraints, registration is for those appointed by the Bishop (delegates, clergy, courtesy seats, official volunteers). Livestream access for all others in diocese.

• Who registers whom:

  • Registrars register delegates; a designated parish registrar will register and pay for all members of its parish’s official delegation (certified delegates and parochial clergy who are canonical or licensed).

  • Non-parochial clergy and postulants; register and pay as individuals.

• Cost - $35 per person - to cover food costs only.

Delegate Information

• How many delegates is my parish eligible for this year?

  Your parish can add or change certified delegates, youth delegates, and alternates until September 15 using this form.

  Delegates are encouraged to attend regular Convocation meetings and should be on their respective convocation’s mailing list. Please contact your co-conveners directly using the information here.

How to Support or Plan for ChIPS

• More info here: Annual Gift Drive for Children of Incarcerated Persons (ChIPS)

Convention Schedule:

Friday, October 23, 2026 -
Annual Diocesan Convention begins Online

• Location: Live Zoom for delegates & courtesy seats. Live-streamed on YouTube.

• Includes: Bishop’s address, election to diocesan positions, voting on resolutions 

  Schedule:

  • 5:30-6:15 pm - Check-in — for all clergy, delegates, and participants 


  • 6:30 pm -  Call to order 

  • 8:30 pm - Adjourn — to reconvene in person on Saturday, October 24

  • For information on accommodations in Concord on October 23, click here

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Annual Diocesan Convention continues In-Person

• Location: St. Paul’s Church (21 Centre Street, Concord, NH - parking map here) - for delegates & courtesy seats. Live-streamed on YouTube.

• Agenda: Holy Eucharist and the Election of the 11th Bishop of New Hampshire

  Schedule:

  • 8:30-9:45 am - Check-in - for all clergy, delegates, and participants. Continental breakfast & fellowship. 


  • 10 am – Call to Worship (seated)

  • Election timing TBD

For questions about Convention, please contact Kathy Traynor.

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