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)

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 for the wider diocese.

• 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 key dates leading up to convention, click here.

Nominations for Elected Diocesan Committee Openings: Due July 17

• Learn more about the open positions and how to submit a nomination form for one of them here.

Convention Resolutions: Drafts Due July 17 & Final Versions Due July 31

• To submit a resolution for consideration at diocesan convention, please read and the guidelines and deadlines for submitting proposed resolutions here.

Delegate Information

1. Must be able to attend both days of 2026 Convention to elect the new bishop;

2. Are encouraged to attend regular Convocation meetings.

• For number of delegates to which your congregation is entitled in 2026 click here.

• By September 15: To add or change delegates or alternates, congregations click here.

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