The Episcopal Diocese
of El Camino Real
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154 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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PO Box 689
Salinas, CA 93902

Phone: (831) 394-4465
Email: info@realepiscopal.org

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Convention

An annual gathering of clergy and congregational representatives to
conduct business and celebrate ministries across our diocese.
Diocesan Convention 2022 - Courage in the Wilderness - November 5, 2022

Diocesan Convention 2022 - Courage in the Wilderness - November 5, 2022

42nd Convention of El Camino Real | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022 | 9:00 am | Via Zoom

The 42nd Diocesan Convention took place on Saturday, November 5 using the same digital platform as 2021. An in-person Spring Renewal event will be held on April 28 and 29, 2023, which will include a banquet and face to face fellowship. Scroll down for the Bishop’s annual address, election results, resolutions & archive resources.

Bishop’s 2022 Convention Address (Video) – English and Español
Bishop’s 2022 Convention Address (PDF) – English and Español

Constitution, Canons and Rules November 2022 [Final version]
Constitution, Canons and Rules November 2022 [Changes/compare version, prior to final]

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution A: Establish Truth-telling Taskforce – PASSED
Resolución A: Establecer un Grupo de Trabajo para la Búsqueda de la Verdad – PASÓ

Resolution B has been withdrawn by its proposer, the Rev. Robin Poppoff
La resolución B ha sido retirada por su proponente, the Rev. Robin Poppoff

Resolution C: Deanery Study Groups – PASSED
Resolución C: Grupos de Estudio del Decanato – PASÓ

Resolution D: Minimum Clergy Compensation 2023 – PASSED
Resolución D: Remuneración mínima del clero – PASÓ

ELECTIONS RECAP

Thank you to everyone who put their name forward to stand for election this year especially those who were nominated for the first time!  The slate of candidates for diocesan positions was diverse and representative of the membership of El Camino Real.

Congratulations to the following people who were elected to serve our diocese for the coming terms:

Standing Committee

Board of Trustees

Commission on Ministry

General Convention Deputy
Note: The order of Clergy and Lay deputies is based on the number of votes received and alternates will be substituted as needed in the order listed below.   

Clergy

Lay

Alternate Deputies

Clergy

Lay

Secretary of Convention

  • Jeff Diehl, Saint Barnabas’, Arroyo Grande (1-year term)

Diocesan Treasurer

PRE-CONVENTION MEETINGS AND RESOURCES

Resolution hearings took place in October via Zoom, each with a specific focus. Scroll down for links to documents.

October 11: Budgets
Completed.

October 12: Constitution and Canons
Completed.

October 13: Resolutions
Completed.

COMMITTEES OF CONVENTION

Design Team: Bishop Lucinda Ashby, Carole Bartolini, Jeff Diehl, The Rev. Cn. Martha Korienek, Steve Kottmeier,
Kirstin Nielsen

Nominations:  Steve Pearson, John Cribb, The Rev. Kathleen Crowe, The Rev. Barbara Miller, The Rev. Dcn. Susan Arnold,
Mary Ann Gee

Resolutions:  The Rev. Tracy Wells-Miller (Chair, on sabbatical), Nelson Crandall (Vice-Chair), The Rev. Mary Blessing,
Kathryn Showers

Constitution and Canons: Steve Kottmeier (Chair), Nancy Cohen, The Rev. Chris Creed, The Rev. Katherine Doar, Steve Pearson,
Pat Waddell

Dispatch:  The Rev. Laurel Coote, Jeff Diehl, The Rev. Cn. Martha Korienek, Steve Kottmeier, Steve Pearson

QUESTIONS?

For questions about Convention, please email Jeff Diehl, Secretary to Convention, or Kirstin Nielsen, Diocesan Coordinator.

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