242nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Delaware
November 20 — 21, 2026
Hyatt Place | 1301 Coastal Hwy | Dewey Beach
Discovering and
Rediscovering Christ
“Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid.”
Isaiah 12.2 (NRSV)
Hyatt Place
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Everyone is Invited
Registration Below!
Registration
Early Bird (discounted) registration ends October 21.
Exhibitor/Vendor Registration
Register to have a table space at convention.
Certification of Clergy
All canonical and licensed clergy should certify no later than September 21
Nomination Form
Nominations close October 21
View Elected Diocesan Offices here
Resolutions Form
Resolutions should be submitted no later than September 21.
Call to Convention
Distributed April 15 via 'The Net' eNewsletter
Pre-Convention Presentation via Zoom: Budget and Resolutions
Wednesday, November 11
4:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. | Zoom link
Convention Guidebook
View the Convention Guidebook. Hard-copy will be available at convention.
Ministry Reports
View the Ministry Reports
Guidance on Sanctuary ...
Guidance on Sanctuary, Immigration
Enforcement, & Know-Your-Rights
Convention App
Find all things convention here
Elections
Results posted here
Budget
View budget information
Convention Agenda
This outline provides the basic schedule for convention.
A complete agenda with session details will be available later.
| Friday, November 20 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:00 p.m. | New delegate orientation |
| 2:00 p.m. | Business Session I, Forming Convention & Bishop’s Address |
| 4:00 p.m. |
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| 5:30 p.m. | ‘Meet the Candidates’ Social |
| 6:15 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 8:00 p.m. | Compline |
| Saturday, November 21 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer with Holy Communion |
| 10:30 a.m. | Workshops (3) |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch with UTO In-Gathering |
| 12:30 p.m. | Business Session II – Convention Business |
| 4:00 p.m. | Adjournment |
Workshops
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
- DISCIPLESHIP: Lay Ministry, presented by The Rev. Dr. Luke Zerra, Interim Dean, Stevenson School for Ministry
- SERVICE: Government Relations in The Episcopal Church, presented by Alan Yarborough, director of government relations for The Episcopal Church
- GROWTH: From “We Should” to “We Do”, presented by Cynde Bimbi, director of communications and public relations
How Church Leaders Can Help Build Better Parish Communications.
- What do you want your church’s communications to look like?
- What’s keeping you from getting there?
- What can you, as a church leader/parishioner, do about it?
Convention Hotel
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach
Hotel Reservations — BOOK NOW!
We’re excited to share that this year’s Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Delaware will be held November 20–21 at the beautiful Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach — and we’re so glad to be heading back to Dewey! There’s something special about gathering near the water, and we’re already looking forward to being together in that space.
- Group rate: $129/night for standard room
- Cut-off date for special rate (set by hotel): October 23
- Group code: G-EPIS
- Book your room here or
- Call: 1-855-556-1297 to make your reservation
Guest Speaker
The Rev. Luke Zerra, Ph.D.
We are thrilled to welcome the Rev. Dr. Luke Zerra who serves as Interim Dean of the Stevenson School for Ministry. Luke also serves as the Priest-in-Charge at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He holds an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He previously served as Curate at St. Andrew’s, Highland Park and Youth Minister at St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon. He lives with his wife Laura (who is also a priest in the diocese), pug Gus, and daughters. He enjoys reading, playing guitar, listening to music, and hiking.
Convention Planning Team
Secretary of Conventionjbarr1097@comcast.net
Convention Manager
Director of Communicationscbimbi@delaware.church
Convention Administratorsparfitt-simpson@delaware.church
Executive Assistant to the Bishop kmoore@delaware.church
Questions? Regarding certification, online forms, ministry reports, registration, hotel, vendor opportunities contact Cynde Bimbi.
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Session I
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November 12 4:30–6:00 p.m. |
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Session II
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November 15 9:00–10:30 a.m. |
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Master Fund A Hybrid Meeting |
November 21 4:00 p.m. |
