The 54th Annual Diocesan Convention was held in person on Friday, February 3, and Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Upper School, Melbourne, Florida.
Complete Convention Coverage
Annual Convention Videos
The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer - 2023 Diocesan Convention Address
Becoming Beloved Community Report
2023 In Memoriam
"Thank You, Bishop Brewer!" Videos
Annual Convention Election Results
Click the images below to view nominee bios.
Pre-Convention Deanery Election Results
Each Elected to a 3-Year Term on the Diocesan Board
~ The Rev. Deke Miller, Dean, Southwest Deanery ~
~ Mrs. Heather Barlow, President, Southeast Deanery ~
~ Mr. Frederick “Drick” Heitman, President, Northwest Deanery ~
~ The Rev. Jason Murbarger, Dean, Northeast Deanery ~
Central Deanery
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church, Winter Park
No deanery offices are up for election
Southwest Deanery
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Hosted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Winter Haven
Election of DEAN (clerical order) to serve 3-year term on the Diocesan Board
Southeast Deanery
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Hosted at St. David's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Cocoa Beach
Election of PRESIDENT (lay order) to serve 3-year term on the Diocesan Board
Northwest Deanery
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Hosted at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Belleview
Election of PRESIDENT (lay order) to serve 3-year term on the Diocesan Board
Northeast Deanery
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Hosted at St. James Episcopal Church, Ormond Beach
Election of DEAN (clerical order) to serve 3-year term on the Diocesan Board
Display Information
If you or your organization would like to have a display this year, please complete the application below and return it to eceely@cfdiocese.org by January 20, 2023.
Displays can be set up in the gym at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy on Saturday, February 4, 2023, starting at 6:45 a.m. The breakdown of displays will be at 2 p.m.
Please note that tables, tablecloths, chairs, extension cords or other display materials will not be provided. Electrical outlets are available, but not guaranteed. Also, this is a free opportunity to promote non-profit ventures, and displays are not for selling items. Displays will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hotel Reservations
The diocese has rooms reserved at the Hilton Melbourne, FL for February 3, through February 4, 2023. Click this link for more information and select "Book a Room."
Hotel Address and Phone Number
Melbourne Hilton Hotel
200 Rialto Place
Melbourne, Florida 32901
(321) 768-0200
For Review Before Convention
Click the links below to view, download and print important documents prior to the convention.
Proposed
Documents & Forms
Click the links below to view, download and print your documents and forms.
Forms
- Parish Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates
- Mission Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates
- Nomination Form for Elected Offices (Submission Date Passed)
- Form for Amendment (Submission Date Passed)
- Form for Resolution (Submission Date Passed)
Electronic Voting With VPOLL
Voting at the 54th Annual Diocesan Convention will take place in person using VPOLL. All delegates will need a smartphone, tablet or laptop connected to the internet at the convention site. Please view the VPOLL demo video below in advance of the convention to familiarize yourself with the voting process.
A diocesan-wide practice voting session will be held via Zoom webinar on January 31, 2023, at 7 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent to all delegates once they have been entered into the VPOLL system. Delegate participation is strongly encouraged.