Call for Nominations - 160th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

160th Diocesan Convention Call for Nominations & Governance Overview

Review open leadership roles, term lengths, and canonical responsibilities for the 160th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island (November 13–14, 2026). This reference document outlines available open positions across the Clergy and Lay orders alongside the governing diocesan canons that define each body's mission.

Open Positions & Terms (2026 Elections)

• Diocesan Officers: Secretary of Convention (1-year term, through 2027) and Treasurer of the Diocese (1-year term, through 2027).
• Diocesan Council: 2 Clergy & 2 Lay positions (3-year terms, through 2029).
• Standing Committee: 1 Clergy & 1 Lay position (4-year terms, through 2030).
• General Convention Deputies: 4 Clergy & 4 Lay positions (3-year terms, through 2029).
• Disciplinary Board: 1 Clergy & 2 Lay positions (3-year terms, through 2029).
• Trustees of the Estate: 2 positions (4-year terms, through 2030).
• Affiliated Boards & Foundations: Camp DeWolfe (2 positions), Episcopal Ministries (2 positions), Mercer School of Theology (2 positions), and Cathedral Chapter Lay Order (1 position) — all serving 3-year terms through 2029.

Canonical Responsibilities Summary

• Diocesan Council (Title V, Canon 1): Serves as the executive program-planning and policy-making body between convention sessions.
• Standing Committee (Title VI, Canon 1): Acts as the Council of Advice to the Bishop, provides recommendations on ordinations, approves property encumbrances, and serves as the Ecclesiastical Authority if the Bishop is absent.
• Trustees of the Estate (Title VIII, Canon 6): Manages, acquires, and invests real estate, trust funds, and financial assets for the diocese and affiliated institutions.
• Disciplinary Board (Title X, Canon 2): Oversees ecclesiastical discipline; members cannot serve on the Standing Committee concurrently.
• Affiliated Boards (Title VIII): Oversees dedicated operations for camp programs (Camp DeWolfe), health and social service fundraising (Episcopal Charities), and theological education programs (Mercer School of Theology).