Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Modified Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:53 Pacific/Honolulu
Convention
The Convention is a body composed of all clergy who are canonically resident in the Diocese and elected delegates from each congregation. The number of delegates is based on the number of confirmed communicants in good standing in the congregation. The Convention meets once each year, in October, to conduct the business of the Diocese. The Diocesan Council (see below) is the legislative body when the Convention is in recess.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Modified Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:16 Pacific/Honolulu
Diocesan Council
Exercises the power of the Convention and performs planning and policy making between meetings of Convention. Oversees the policies, programs, mission, and budget of the Diocese and may initiate new work. Also is the legal corporate body of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i and, as such, is responsible for the business and property of the Church. The departments of the Council are: Discipleship, Mission and Stewardship.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Modified Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:15 Pacific/Honolulu
Standing Committee
Serves as the Bishop’s Council of Advice. Performs duties as specified by the General and Diocesan Convention, and the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Hawai‘i. Serves as the Ecclesiastical authority when there is no bishop. The Standing Committee meets on the third Saturday of each month, (on the morning of Diocesan Council meetings) and, occasionally, on call.
Friday, February 19, 2010 | Modified Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:16 Pacific/Honolulu
Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry is a body required by the Canons of the Episcopal Church. It functions as a advisory body to the Bishop in matters related to ministry discernment and formation, for both lay and ordained ministries.