Annual Diocesan Convention
The 89th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Diocesan Convention 2026 will be October 2nd-3rd at St. Crispin's Conference Center + Camp!
In recent years, we have had a diocesan theme for the year, starting with Convention. Two years ago, it was “I Have Called You Friends,” as we explored friendship with Christ and one another. This past year, our theme was “The Harvest is Plentiful,” and we focused on individual and congregational evangelism. This year, we will explore new aspects of evangelism with the theme “A Table in the Wilderness.” In this “wilderness” season of so much uncertainty in our world and in the Church, how is God gathering and feeding us (and our neighbors) in new and unexpected ways? Our guest preacher and workshop leader will be the Reverend Canon Dr. Meaghan Keegan, who will share with us the experiences of the Diocese of Albany in reaching out creatively to their neighbors.
As always, Convention will include lively worship, inspiring and useful workshops, great food, fun and friendship at our holy ground, St. Crispin’s.
Meet our Speaker
Meaghan follows Jesus through a spirituality rooted in the ancient church and the wisdom of monastic leaders like St. Benedict. Far from being "old-fashioned," her walk is a modern pursuit of staying centered on Christ through intentional prayer practices and a Rule of Life—a sacred rhythm that grounds her daily life. She finds great joy in building community, facilitating groups, and helping others deepen their walk with Christ. Meaghan currently serves as the Canon to the Ordinary for Spiritual Development for the Diocese of Albany, which includes serving as Executive Director of Christ the King Center. She oversees the new diocesan school of formation and has started implementing the resources of the Iona Collaborative. She is a diocesan deputy to General Convention and was recently invited to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements for the next convention in 2027. In addition, she is the pastor of two village parishes: St. Paul’s in Greenwich and St. Mark’s in Hoosick Falls.
Registration
Delegate registration is now open. We are excited to welcome you to St. Crispin’s Conference Center + Camp for the 2026 Diocesan Convention.
Please note: If you cancel after September 17th, your registration is transferable to another person attending convention, but it is NOT refundable.
There are several ticket types to consider, so please read this before going to the registration site.
Housing
As of August 13, 2026, all of our On-Campus Housing (Oakerhater and Powell) is fully booked. Off-campus housing in Seminole and Wewoka is still available but is filling fast!
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 2nd
Check-in
Convention Eucharist
Lunch
Workshops
Workshops
Sabbath Time Activities
Cocktail Hour
Dinner
Bishop’s Address
Compline at the Rec Hall
8:00 am
10:15 am
11:45 am
1:15-2:15 pm
2:30-3:30 pm
3:45-4:45 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:15 pm
9:00 pm
Saturday, Oct. 3rd
Breakfast + Check-in
Morning Worship
Convention Called to Order
Lunch
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:20 am
12:00 pm
Workshops
As always, we're excited to offer several spiritually enriching and educational workshop sessions. Last year, we enjoyed introducing Sabbath time activities, and we're happy to continue that this year. Below, you'll find the options for our workshop sessions this year.
Workshop Block: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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How to prepare spiritually for ministry. By nature, we want to be people who "do". We are goal-oriented and thrive on action and productivity. We are eager to see the fruit of our labors. This leads us to rush through the prayer and preparation that's needed before we go out into the harvest. Using the wisdom of spiritual leaders and writers of our past, we will look at the ministry model of Jesus, who gives us an important rhythm to follow: solitude > community > ministry. This workshop will share this rhythm through the lens of the Diocese of Albany's Albany Blooms Thriving Parish Initiative and discuss ways you and your parish can spiritually prepare for ministry.
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Increasingly, the Holy Spirit is calling congregations to imagine new Christian communities that complement rather than replace the ministry of the parish. Join us as we explore this "mixed ecology" of mission through stories of innovative ministries already taking root within the Diocese of Oklahoma and consider how God might be inviting your own congregation into new forms of faithful witness.
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St. Paul's back-to-school health fair started as one congregation's idea--now it's a model other congregations can build their own table around. This session shares a practical, replicable framework for launching a health fair in your community, from partnerships to logistics to volunteer coordination. Leave with tools you can carry home and adapt to your own parish.
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How to prepare spiritually for ministry. By nature, we want to be people who "do." We are goal-oriented and thrive on action and productivity. We are eager to see the fruit of our labors. This leads us to rush through the prayer and preparation that's needed before we go out into the harvest. Using the wisdom of spiritual leaders and writers of our past, we will look at the ministry model of Jesus, who gives us an important rhythm to follow: solitude > community > ministry. This workshop will share this rhythm through the lens of the Diocese of Albany's Albany Blooms Thriving Parish Initiative and discuss ways you and your parish can spiritually prepare for ministry.
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We step through the Eucharist every Sunday, but how do its words and actions shape our lives when we leave the building? Join us for an engaging walkthrough of the liturgy as we unpack what we do, why we do it, and how it transforms our daily routines. You’ll walk away with fresh insights into our shared worship and a complete, practical framework to share with your church back home.
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Increasingly, the Holy Spirit is calling congregations to imagine new Christian communities that complement rather than replace the ministry of the parish. Join us as we explore this "mixed ecology" of mission through stories of innovative ministries already taking root within the Diocese of Oklahoma and consider how God might be inviting your own congregation into new forms of faithful witness.
Sabbath Time Activities 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Chair Yoga with Valerie Bloodgood
Needlepoint Bookmarks with Becky Moseman
St. Crispin’s Guided Tour with Executive Director Richard Bombach, the Rev. Tim Baer, and Summer Camp Director Matt Wilson
Workshop Block: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Nominations & Resolutions
The deadline for receiving nominations and resolutions is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The delegates to the Annual Convention are responsible for electing the following:
Standing Committee:
1 Clergy and 1 Adult Lay Communicant for a three-year term.
Disciplinary Board:
2 Clergy and 1 Adult Lay Communicant
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PROCEDURE: Please submit your resolution in the format shown on the Resolution form. The actual resolution will contain BE IT RESOLVED and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clauses only, The BACKGROUND MATERIAL and WHEREAS clauses are encouraged, so that the resolution may be fully understood. Name(s) of the author(s) and/or resource person(s) willing to speak to the resolution, along with contact information, must be included.
Each resolution will be reviewed by the Resolutions Committee, so please include contact information with the resolution. In the case of duplicate resolutions, contact with the authors will be made for a possible merging.
Those presenting resolutions should be prepared to provide the leadership necessary for whatever action is being proposed. Please do not pass the responsibility for the enactment of a resolution to a group unless that group is willing to commit to its implementation.
2027 Diocesan Budget
We held the annual Diocesan Budget Call on August 15th 2026. Watch the recording and access the 2027 budget below.
Lay Delegates
Each Mission or Parish is entitled to a certain number of lay delegate representation each year at Diocesan Convention. These numbers are determined by our Diocesan Canon 2.2.1. The Canons of the Diocese of Oklahoma state: 2.2.1. The Lay Delegates. (a) Each Parish is entitled to two Lay Delegates and an additional Lay Delegate for every 100 Communicants or major fraction thereof after the first 100.
No Parish is entitled to more than ten Lay Delegates. Each Mission is entitled to one Lay Delegate and an additional Lay Delegate for every 50 Communicants or a major fraction thereof after the first 50. No Mission is entitled to more than three Lay Delegates. The numeration of Communicants is based on the Annual Parochial Reports of the Parishes and Missions for the preceding year.
If you have questions about Lay or Clergy Delegates, please contact: Diocesan Registrar Lesli Graft at lgraft@epiok.org or 405-437-0482. If you would like to know how many lay delegates your church is entitled to the list is below.
Questions about convention? Please email events@epiok.org or call 405-232-4820.
We are the Episcopal Church in Oklahoma.