“Such a time as this” was created by Kristen Wheeler, the artist and modern iconographer who designed Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent’s consecration icon.
The 240th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland met November 8-9 at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD, with more than 275 lay delegates, clergy, and other attendees present. Convention business sessions took place in the Claggett Center’s Delaplaine Barn, and many delegates stayed overnight in the Christiane Inn and cottages on Claggett’s campus.
Convention delegates elected committee and council members along with clergy and lay deputies to The Episcopal Church General Convention, and approved Resolution 2024-01, which determines clergy and lay compensation for 2025. The complete report from the 240th Convention can be found below, including video of addresses from Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, a report of those elected to leadership, the text of Resolution 2024-01, and resources provided by Bishop Carrie.
Bishop Carrie celebrates the installation and vesting of the Venerable Denise Schiavone as archdeacon during convention’s opening Eucharist. From left to right, the Rev. Canon Kristofer Lindh-Payne, the Rev. Ruth Elder, who steps down as archdeacon later this month, the Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, the Venerable Denise Schiavone, and the Rev. Canon Christine McCloud.
Such a time as this
Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent Speaks to our Diocese
Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent preached the sermon during the opening Eucharist, addressed Convention Friday afternoon, and again on Saturday. On Friday she presented her vision of a community of love built on shared values that include transparency, faithfulness, compassion, integrity, curiosity, accountability, humility, and informed choice. On Saturday, Bishop Carrie delivered her official convention address to our diocese using the theme “such a time as this.”
Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent Preaches at Convention’s Opening Eucharist [YouTube Video]
November 8, 2024
Bishop Carrie Outlines Her Vision of a Community of Love [YouTube]
November 8, 2024
Bishop Carrie’s Convention Address [YouTube]
November 9, 2024
Report from the 240th Convention
Election and Voting Results [PDF]
Resolution 2024-01 – Clergy and Lay Employee Compensation [PDF]
Reports to the 240th Convention, Journal Part A [PDF]
Appointments, Nominations, Resolutions, Journal Part B [PDF]
General Convention Constitutional Resolutions Referred to Dioceses [PDF]
Complete Diocesan Convention Livestream [YouTube Playlist]
Canon Kate Riley (fourth from left) led a team of youth pages from congregations across our diocese who provided assistance throughout convention. These current and future church leaders provide logistical and technical support for Convention as they learn about church governance and build connections in our community.
Future Diocesan Conventions
The 241st Convention
November 21-22, 2025
Claggett Center, Adamstown, MD
The 242nd Convention
November 20-21, 2026
Claggett Center, Adamstown, MD
Tech support and logistical teams prepare for the 240th Convention.
