Faith communities in the diocese are entitled to lay delegates in proportion to their communicants as reported to Convention the previous year. (Diocesan C&C, Article VI, section 16) Lay delegates to the 2023 Diocesan Convention are determined by the number of communicants reported on the 2021 Parochial Report.

Diocesan Institutions are entitled to 1 lay delegate.

Deaneries are entitled to 1 youth delegate (ages 14 – 22).

NOTE: Unless otherwise registered, Deanery Presidents and lay members of Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and Corporation of the Diocese will automatically be credentialed as Delegates to Convention with seat and voice (not vote).

Parochial Clergy: Please list every clergyperson that works at your congregation. This will affect seating at Convention.

Deacons, Retired, Non-Stipendiary, and Non-Parochial Clergy: Please submit this form 10 days in advance of Convention to be credentialed as a voting delegate. This form is due December 31 even if you do not plan to attend Convention.

Resolutions proposed for consideration at Diocesan Convention 2023 must be submitted by September 1 (70 days before Convention) by a delegate to Convention eligible for seat, voice, and vote.

Proposed amendments of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles for consideration at Convention 2023 must be submitted by August 2 (100 days before Convention). 

Nominations for elective office may be made from the Floor of Convention, but the deadline to be included in the booklet is October 24, and to be included on the website is November 3.