Convention Booklet 2017

98th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia January 27—29, 2017 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Agenda

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 9:30 - 10 AM

Clergy and Spouses/Partners Welcome

Washington Lecture Hall

(Clergy delegates will pick up ballots and other materials from Lynn Robertson between noon and 4:15 PM. Voting begins at noon and ends at 4:30 PM.)

10 AM - Noon

Clergy and Spouses/Partners Meeting with Bp. Mark and Martha Bourlakas and Pere Noé Bernier from the Diocese of Haiti. Coffee provided

Washington Lecture Hall

11 AM – 2 PM

Exhibitors may set up displays. Check in with John

Crystal Ballroom

Shaner for table assignment and payment (if required). Noon – 4:30 PM Clergy and Lay Delegates, Alternates, Visitors Check-In Begins

Crystal Foyer

(Delegates will cast first ballot at check-in. Voting ends at 4:30 PM.)

12:30 PM

Rehearsal for Festival Eucharist

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

12:45 – 2 PM

Living Local—Joining God pilot team clergy meet with The Rev. Dr. Paul Nancarrow

1:00 – 7:15 PM Children@Convention Check-In and Program

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

Parents pick up children as soon as church is over for Convention family-style dinner

1:30 PM

ORIENTATION TO CONVENTION PROCESS Open to all. Recommended for new lay delegates and new clergy. Mark Loftis, Chancellor Carey Harveycutter, Dispatch of Business Chair

Buck Mountain

2 PM

OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Clergy, Lay Delegates/Alternates assigned seating at tables Friday only. Visitor seating available in chairs all weekend.

Opening Devotions: Jon Greene; Christiansburg-St. Thomas’

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

Establishment of a Quorum: The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow, Secretary Introduction of Head Table: Bishop Bourlakas Introduction of Postulants and Candidates, Other Visitors and Guests: Bp. Mark Appointment of Convention Committees: Bishop Bourlakas Elections, nominations to be moved by Bishop Bourlakas as a block: Secretary – The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow Chancellor - Mark Loftis Treasurer - John Hall

Registrar - Lynn Robertson Commission on Ministry Trustees of the Funds Southwestern Episcopal Fund Directors

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