The 73rd Convention

of the

Diocese of the Rio Grande

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

Online registration for Convention is now open and can be found here.

Prior to September 30th, the registration fee is $75.00. Beginning October 1st, the registration fee increases to $100.00.

Completing online registration as soon as possible helps in planning food quantity and space arrangements. 

Your Convention Packet

All public materials pertaining to Diocesan convention will be posted on this page - everything from schedules, the draft budget, nomination forms, etc. will be updated on this page.

There are a number of deadlines for the various part of Convention and its responsibilities. Please review the dates of those deadlines in each of the sections below.

Convention SCHedule

The 2025 Diocesan Convention will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in El Paso, TX, November 14th and 15th.

Thursday, November 13th (Optional - if you plan to attend, please register)
To registration, click here By registering, we can plan the logistics and food.

5:00 pm (MST)

Gather at All Saints Episcopal Church and carpool to the El Paso Processing Center for Prayer Vigil.

Those who wish to remain at All Saints Episcopal Church and conduct Prayer Vigil at All Saints may do so.

5:30 pm (MST)

Prayer Vigil at El Paso Processing Center (8915 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79925)

Prayer Vigil at All Saints Episcopal Church

6:30 pm (MST)

Rio Grande Borderland Ministry - Presentation & Complimentary Buffet Dinner at All Saints Episcopal Church
Presenters:
The Rev. Michael Wallens, Vicar-St. Paul’s, Marfa
Ms. Ana Reza, Bridge Chaplain
Ms. Laura Choi, Immigration Attorney
Ms. Carolina Silva, Immigration Attorney

Friday, November 14 - St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (1810 Elm Street, El Paso, TX 79930)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Convention Check-in

4:00 pm Convention Business

5:00 pm Convention Eucharist

Saturday, November 15 - St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (1810 Elm Street, El Paso, TX 79930)

7:30 am Holy Eucharist

8:30 am Morning Prayer

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Convention Business

Directions and Parking

St. Alban’s is located at 1810 Elm St, El Paso, TX 79930. On-street parking is permitted on Federal St, Elm St, and Wheeling St.

Alternative route to avoid construction on I-10:

I-10 South to Exit 162 (Anthony/Chaparell)
Exit East (Left) on Hwy 404
Hwy 404 to Hwy 213 (War Road)
Hwy 213 (War Road) South to Martin Luther King Blvd
MLK Blvd to Hwy 54
From Hwy 54 use Google Maps to Hotel or St. Alban's

Hotel INformation

The diocese has arranged for a block room and rates for those traveling for Diocesan Convention. The information to arrange your stay is:

Radisson El Paso Airport
1770 Airway Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925

Block rate: $125.00/night
The rate includes daily cook-to-order breakfast for up to two registered guests per room.

The last day to book at the block rate is October 24, 2025. Any reservations received after this cut-off date will be based on the next best obtainable rate and availability.

Reservations can be made online here or by calling 915-772-3333 (reference the block rate for the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande

Agenda

The agenda for the 2025 Diocesan Convention will be available in early November 2025

Nominations - OPEN POSITIONS for Diocesan Leadership

Each year we seek laypersons and clergy to fill Diocesan Leadership roles. These roles play an important part in the governance of our diocese. Please submit a Nomination Form if you are interesting in filling a role. Nomination forms should be emailed to convention@dioceserg.org by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Email Nomination forms to: convention@dioceserg.org Descriptions of the roles can be found here. The following positions need to be filled:

Cathedral Chapter: One (1) Layperson or Clergy person for a 3-year term

Commission on Ministry of the Baptized: One (1) Clergy person for a 4-year term

Diocesan Council: One (1) Layperson for a 2-year term; One (1) Clergy person for a 1-year term; One (1) Clergy person for a 2-year term

Disciplinary Board: One (1) Layperson for a 3-year term; One (1) Layperson for a 4-year term; One (1) Clergy person for a 4-year term;

Standing Committee/Trustees of the Property: One (1) Layperson for a 3-year term; One (1) Clergy person for a 3-year term and one (1) Clergy person for a 1-year term.

Deputies to General Convention: Four (4) Laypersons for a 3-year term with four (4) alternates; Four (4) Clergy persons for a 3-year term with four (4) alternates

If you missed the deadline to submit your nomination, you may be nominated from the floor of Convention. Floor nominations must be received by 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 13th.

Proposed Budget

The 2026 Operating Budget was shared across the diocese through Deanery meetings that took place in July and early August. We have posted one of those meetings here for your review:

NE Deanery (AKA La Sierra Encantada Deanery): The budget presentation to seek feedback from the deanery took place on Saturday, August 2nd. You can watch the recording here.

Diocesan Council will continue to receive feedback to create the 2026 Operating Budget that will be presented to Diocesan Convention in November. You can email Canon JP at the diocese with any questions or feedback. A pre-convention conversation and review will be scheduled in late October/early November. 

Proposed Resolutions & Proposed Constitution and cAnon Changes

Any proposed resolutions and changes to the Constitution and Canons must be submitted by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Proposed resolutions and changes to the Constitution and Canons can be emailed to convention@dioceserg.org Any proposed resolutions or changes to the Constitution and Canons will be posted here on Wednesday, October 29th.

A pre-convention conversation and review will be scheduled in early November. 

Courtesy resolutions

Courtesy Resolutions must be submitted by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Courtesy Resolutions can be emailed to convention@dioceserg.org

CONVENTION NECROLOGY

Click here to submit names for the Necrology to be read at the 2025 Convention Eucharist. Please include those who have died since our last Diocesan Convention (November 7th - current).