The 58th Diocesan Convention
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
The Light of Life
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
– John 8:12
November 2026 Convention Information
We look forward to gathering as a diocesan family for the 58th Convention of the Diocese of Central Florida on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. As Convention approaches, this page will provide the important information delegates need to prepare.
This second Convention of 2026 begins a new annual November to November schedule for the diocese, a change made in response to requests from our churches. This yearly rhythm allows clergy and lay leaders to prepare for Convention ahead of a busy holiday season and enables approval of the diocesan budget before the start of the calendar year.
We invite you to take part in this meaningful one-day Convention as we celebrate our shared ministry and help shape the life of our diocese together. Our time will include worship, fellowship, the bishop's Convention address, elections and votes on any proposed amendments and resolutions.
Use the links below to jump to sections on this page:
Convention Location & Parking →
Lunch & Lodging →
Documents & Forms →
Exhibitor Displays Notification →
Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings →
Elections & Nominees →
Voting →
Convention Registration →
Updated information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
We will gather for the 58th Diocesan Convention in the Scott Center for Worship and the Performing Arts on the Upper School campus of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.
Ample complimentary parking is available on campus. Signage will direct attendees to parking and Convention check-in, which will open at 7:30 a.m. in the Tiger Café near the Scott Center.
Use the button below for directions to Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and the main parking area on the north side of the campus.
Lunch & Lodging
Your Convention registration includes lunch, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available, and a dessert table. Complimentary coffee, tea and water stations will also be refreshed throughout the day.
For delegates who need overnight accommodations for the night of Nov. 6, the diocese reserved room blocks with discounted rates at three Melbourne-area hotels. Rooms were available until the booking deadlines listed below. Please use the reservation links to book directly with each hotel, or search for additional lodging options near Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.
avid
by IHG Hotels & Resorts
The Oct. 6 deadline for this room block has passed. Please contact the hotel for standard-rate room availability.
Fairfield
by Marriott Inn & Suites
The Oct. 1 deadline for this room block has passed. Please contact the hotel for standard-rate room availability.
Home2 Suites
by Hilton
The Oct. 1 deadline for this room block has passed. Please contact the hotel for standard-rate room availability.
The Light of Life
This theme represents the first movement in our next three-year diocesan Convention cycle: Gospel, Church, Mission. In November 2026, we focus on the gospel itself — that Jesus Christ, the light of life, comes into our darkness to draw us to himself by his grace. And just as Christ gathers us by this gospel light, so in the years to come he will nurture his Church as the light of the world and send us on mission as a light for the nations.
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
Documents & Forms
Links will appear below as selections become available.
Please note the due dates for online forms. Click the links to view official documents and submit online forms.
Online Forms
- Parish Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates → (Due Oct. 28, 2026)
- Mission Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates → (Due Oct. 28, 2026)
- Nomination Form for Elected Offices → (Due Oct. 23, 2026)
- The 9/8/26 submission deadline for proposed amendments has passed.
- The 9/23/26 submission deadline for proposed resolutions has passed.
- Deanery Report Form → (Due Oct. 16, 2026)
For Review Before Convention
Links will appear below when documents are available for download and review before voting.
Resolutions
No proposed resolutions were submitted by the 9/23/26 deadline.
Proposed
Amendments
Exhibitor Displays
Because of the condensed format of the one-day November 2026 Convention, exhibitor display space will not be available this year.
We look forward to welcoming exhibitors in November 2027, when ministries, organizations and service providers will once again have the opportunity to connect with clergy and lay leaders from across the Diocese of Central Florida.
November 2026 Convention Elections
The following elections will take place at the November 2026 Convention.
Click nominees when available to review biographies and prepare to vote.
Standing Committee
Electing 1 clergyperson (4-year term)
Electing 1 layperson (3-year term)
Clerical Order
Lay Order
Diocesan Board
Electing 1 clergyperson (3-year term)
Electing 2 laypeople (3-year term)
Clerical Order
Name
Lay Order
Trustee, University of the South
Electing 1 layperson (3-year term)
Lay Order
Convention Voting
Electronic voting at the November 2026 Convention will be conducted using the same Vistacom RF (radio-frequency) keypads introduced at the January 2026 Convention.
These secure, offline devices ensure smooth, reliable voting without depending on Wi-Fi.
Delegates will receive clear guidance on how to use the keypads at pre-Convention deanery meetings and again at Convention before voting begins. Click below for a PDF of our voting device direction slides.
November 2026 Convention Registration
Registration for the November 2026 Convention is $50, which includes lunch and helps cover a portion of event expenses.
Use the button below to register by Oct. 28, 2026, and join us for this time of worship, fellowship and shared leadership.