The annual diocesan convention is the ultimate organizational decision-making body comprised of clergy and lay members. Convention meets annually for two days in November. Each year, representatives from around our diocese gather to review and discuss issues, policies and structures. Convention delegates decide the diocesan budget (based on recommendations from Diocesan Council), elect members of the diocese's various administrative, executive and judicial bodies and vote on any resolutions-including those that amend or add to the Constitution or Canons-that may be brought before it. When necessary, they elect the Bishop, Assisting Bishop or Coadjutor and Bishop(s) Suffragan. St. John's was represented by Elected Delegates, Patricia Hamlet and Carol Moore. Our elected Youth Delegates were Angie Doivilus and ,,,,,Youth Delegates to the convention are a unique voice and are a vital part of the life of the diocese, especially in their vision for the future of Youth Ministry.