News and Videos from the 158th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

The 158th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island
Posted by Denise Fillion
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The 158th Convention was held on November 15 & 16th at the Melville Marriott. See below for all the convention highlights:

 

 

Convention Eucharist Recording

 

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Bishop Provenzano's Address

 

English Transcript   En Español

Homilies from Evening Prayer on Friday, November 15

Arianne Radix (St. George's, Bedford-Stuyvesant)

Video: Arianne Radix's Homily for Evening Prayer

Alannah Lawrence (St. David's, Cambria Heights)

Video: Alannah Lawrence Homily for Evening Prayer

Convention Highlights

Bishop Provenzano Speaks at the Mike

Bishop Provenzano calls on parishes to share resources and programs across deaneries

In his address to convention, Bishop Provenzano, asked parishes to meet during this coming Advent to discuss how they might initiate resource sharing and deanery-wide programs to meet needs together. He offered several questions to begin the conversation. 

The Rev. Matthew Moore addresses convention

Creation Care Community resolution passes convention

Resolution 2024-R4 calls on the diocesan offices, parishes, and affiliated organizations to discontinue single-use plastic products, single-use foam products, and single-use water bottles. The resolution calls for the immediate discontinued use of single-use Styrofoam and foam products and the discontinued use of single-use plastic products within four years. 

Mothers' Union makes presentation to convention

Members of the Diocesan Mothers' Union, one of the oldest and largest Christian Women's organizations in the world, shared information about their history and advocacy on behalf of women and mothers and invited churches to join them in their movement.

Stuart Newby and Claire Woodley Pose with their awards

2024 Recipients of the Bishop's Cross 

At the Convention Banquet on Friday, November 15th, Bishop Provenzano awarded the Bishop’s Cross for Distinguished Diocesan Service to the Rev. Canon Claire Woodley and Stuart Newby. Woodley has served as Canon for Congregational Support since October 2017 and will retire at the end of the year. Newby, Diocesan Director of Facilities, has worked for the diocese for 50 years and will retire in August 2025. In addition to receiving the Bishop's Cross, Bishop Provenzano announced that the Carriage House, Newby's residence for many years, would be renamed the Newby Carriage House in his honor.

Video Presentations

Becoming the Bishop: The Geralyn Wolf Story
St. Peter's Garden & Pantry
Elevate! 2024 Recap Video
Powering Faith: St. Mark's Solar Initiative in Islip
Youth Delegates to the 158th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

Youth Engagement Blossoms throughout Convention

Youth delegates had an incredible experience centered on prayer. They participated in two engaging sessions, creating their own prayer beads, a tangible reminder of their spiritual connection, and embraced meaningful discussions about bringing their joys and challenges to God.

Youth delegates had active roles in the convention liturgies, serving with dedication and grace. Their presence was a powerful witness to the vibrancy of young faith in the Diocese of Long Island.

We are so proud of the enthusiasm and heart they brought to the weekend and look forward to seeing how they continue to grow in their faith journeys!

Photos from the Convention

Photography by: Matthew Pritchard, Teddy Byrne, and Denise Fillion

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Election Results

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Propositions

Proposition 2024-P1

1. Delete Title VII, Canon 4 Section IV. 

2. Renumber the remaining sections as Section IV (Capital Expenditures), Section V (Resignations), Section VI (Transfer of Property), Section VII (Petition to Revert) and Section VIII (Properties on Reversion). 

EXPLANATION 

Existing Title VII, Canon 4, Section IV is duplicative of existing Title VII, Canon 4, Section VII. It should therefore be deleted and the balance of the sections be renumbered. 

Proposition 2024-P2

AMEND TITLE VIII, CANON 2, SECTION III SUBSECTION (b) (MEMBERSHIP) as follows: 

1. Insert the word “confirmed” before the phrase “adult communicants” 

EXPLANATION 

This change is required to bring the Membership qualifications of the Cathedral chapter into line with other Diocesan corporations. In June 2024, the Cathedral Chapter adopted a change to its constitution adding this requirement. 

Proposition 2024-P3

AMEND TITLE VIII, CANON 1 SECTION II, SUBSECTION (a) as follows: 

1. Delete existing Title VIII, Canon 1, Section II(a) in its entirety. 

2. Insert new Title VIII, Canon 1, Section II(a) as follows: 

“(a) Composition. The membership of the Board of Manages of Camp DeWolfe shall be composed as follows: 

(i) ex officio members: (a) The Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island and (b) the Executive 

Director of Camp DeWolfe 

(ii)four persons appointed annually by the Bishop of the Diocese; and 

(iii) six persons elected by the Diocesan Convention. Two persons shall be elected at each 

successive Diocesan Convention for terms of three (3) years. All members elected by Convention prior to the enactment of this amendment shall remain in office until their current terms expire. 

(iv) Clerical members shall be Canonically Resident in the Diocese 

(v) Lay members shall be confirmed adult communicants in good standing of the Church and domiciled in the Diocese.” 

EXPLANATION 

This change is made to bring the composition of the Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe into line with other Diocesan corporations 

Proposition 2024-P4

TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER OF THE CONVENTON OF THE DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND as follows: 

1. To amend Part III, Rule 1(d) by deleting the second “the” in the third line. 

2. To amend Part VII, Rule 1 by deleting the word “by” before the word “electronically”. 

3. To amend Part VII, Rule 4 by deleting the words “Diocesan Registrar” 

EXPLANATION 

These changes are clerical in nature and to reflect the fact that the position of Diocesan Registrar no longer exists. 

Proposition 2024-P5

AMEND TITLE VIII, CANON 5 SECTION III, SUBSECTION (a) as follows: 

1. Delete existing Title VIII, Canon 5, Section III(a)(i) in its entirety. 

2. Insert new Title VIII, Canon 5, Section II(a)(i) as follows: 

“(a) Composition. The membership of the Mercer School of Theology as follows: 

(i) ex officio members: (A) The Bishop of the Diocese, Long Island and (b) the Dean of the 

Mercer School of Theology 

EXPLANATION 

This change is made to bring the composition of the Board of Trustees of The Mercer School of Theology into line with other Diocesan corporations. 

Proposition 2024-P6

AMEND TITLE VIII, CANON 3 SECTION IIII, SUBSECTION (a) as follows: 

1. Delete existing Title VIII, Canon 3, Section II(a(i)) in its entirety. 

2. Insert new Title VIII, Canon 3, Section II(a)(i) as follows: 

“(a) Composition. The membership of the Board of Directors shall be composed as follows: 

(i) ex officio members: (a) The Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island and (b) the Executive 

Director of Episcopal Ministries of Long Island 

EXPLANATION 

This change is made to bring the composition of the Board of Directors of Episcopal Ministries of Long Island into line with other Diocesan corporations. 

Resolutions

Resolutions