For Delegates, Churches, and Convocations

Download the 2025 Lay Delegate Handbook

Delegate Change Form Must be Submitted by Sept. 26

Congregations need to complete this form by Sept. 26, 2025, to add or replace a certified delegate or alternate, whose name was already submitted to the diocese and now needs to be updated. This includes youth delegates. Sorry: No new delegates will be certified after the Sept. 26 deadline.

How Many Delegates Can My Church Have?

Find out here. Between certified delegates and alternates, this is the number who may vote. Additional alternates may register to attend convention, but will not be able to vote.

Convocations

As established in the New Hampshire Constitution and Canons, congregations, in union with the Annual Diocesan Convention, are organized into the following six regional associations known as “Convocations.”

In addition to convocation meeting dates below, the diocese will host a Resolutions Q&A via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 1, for any follow-up questions from delegates. The Oct. 1 meeting will not include the Resolution presentations.

Central Convocation

Canterbury, Concord (St. Paul’s and Grace), Dunbarton, Franklin, Hopkinton, Pittsfield, SpiritBound – NH Digital Mission, Weare

2025 meetings at 7 p.m. via Zoom: Wednesday, June 11; Monday, Sept. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 19

Presentations on resolutions will be made during the Sept. 22 meeting to both Central and Western Convocations.

Lakes Region Convocation

Ashland, Laconia, Meredith, North Conway, Sanbornville, Tamworth, Wolfeboro

2025 meetings at 7 pm via Zoom: Sept. 23, Oct. 14

Presentations on resolutions will be made at the Sept. 23, meeting (will be via Zoom only for all) to Seacoast, Southern, and Lakes convocations. 

Northern Convocation

Berlin, Colebrook, Lancaster, Littleton, Lisbon, North Woodstock, Woodsville

2025 meetings: Sundays at 1 p.m. in-person at St. Paul’s in Lancaster: March 30, June 29, Aug. 24, Sept. 28

Presentations on resolutions will be made at the Sept. 28 meeting.

Seacoast Convocation

Dover, Durham, Exeter, Hampton, Portsmouth (St. John’s and Christ Church)

2025 meetings: Tuesdays at 7 p.m.: Sept. 23, Oct. 29

Presentations on resolutions will be made at the Sept. 23, meeting (will be via Zoom only for all) to Seacoast, Southern, and Lakes convocations. 

  • Convenor: The Rev. Nathan Bourne

  • Diocesan Council reps: The Rev. Sue Poulin; Steve Falci

Southern Convocation

Derry, Goffstown, Hampstead, Londonderry, Nashua, Milford, Manchester (Grace and St. Andrew’s), Peterborough, Salem

2025 meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm: Feb. 25, March 25, April 22 (tentative), May 27, June 24, Sept. 23 (7:15 pm start via Zoom)

Presentations on resolutions will be made at the Sept. 23, 7 pm meeting (will be via Zoom only for all) to both the Southern, Seacoast, and Lakes convocations. 

Western Convocation

Claremont (Trinity and Union St. Luke’s), Hanover, New London, Newport, Walpole

2025 meetings: Mondays at 7 p.m. via Zoom: April 28, Aug 25, Sept. 22

Presentations on resolutions will be made at the Sept. 22 meeting.

Co-conveners: The Rev. Jay MacLeod and the Ven. Geof Smith