ECMN Convention 2025
We are happy to announce that 2025 ECMN Convention will be taking place November 14th and 15th in Rochester at the Mayo Civic Center. Registration is now open!
Resolutions
Deadline: August 14
Resolutions call on the Episcopal Church in Minnesota to take specific action; commend or commemorate a person, event, or other matter; take up legislative action on a particular topic but do not have specific steps to do this; or take a stance on a particular issue. A diocese can also adopt a resolution asking the General Convention, the governing body of The Episcopal Church, to take action, study a matter, or do any of the other things listed in this paragraph. Anyone may submit a resolution.
Learn more about resolutions, including how to submit them, here.
Lay Delegate Certification
Deadline: September 14
You can certify the lay delegates from your congregation now! (There is no need to certify clergy; all canonically-resident clergy are automatically certified.) Here is the form to certify your lay delegates.
See the most updated list of certified Convention 2025 lay delegates here.
Nominations/Applications for Elected Bodies
Deadline: September 14
Each year at Convention, new members of the governing bodies of ECMN are elected (Standing Committee, Trustees, Commission on Ministry). This year, we will also be electing deputies and alternates for General Convention to take place the summer of 2027 in Phoenix.
You may nominate others for those roles or may apply yourself to be placed on the ballot. Those nominated will need to consent to their nomination by filling in the application form.
- Learn more and nominate someone for an elected body here.
- Learn more and apply for an elected body here.
- Find the application signature form here.
Canonical Amendments
Deadline: October 14
Canon 910.1: Time for Consideration. Every proposal to amend these Canons must be served upon delegates at least thirty (30) days before the Convention at which the amendment will be considered. Canon 910.2: Voting, and Approval by Bishop. An amendment must be approved during the same Convention by a majority vote in each order, voting separately, and also agreed-to by the Bishop.
Business Booklet
The business booklet, which contains all necessary information for participating in the business portion of convention, will be published and disseminated to certified lay delegates by October 14.
Resource Fair
A limited number of organizations are welcome to participate in ECMN's Convention Resource Fair on Friday and Saturday. While each table has a fee, these costs off-set the cost of accessing the food and beverages available at Convention. Learn more and register here.
Hotel Blocks
Room blocks have been reserved at several hotels near the Mayo Civic Center. Blocks will expire in mid-October, so go ahead and get your room reserved today!
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic
10 E Center Street
Rochester, MN 55904
Rate: $199+tax
Block closes 10/22/2025
Group Name: 2025 ECMN Convention
Call for reservations: 507-258-5757
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Hotel Indigo Rochester Mayo Clinic
220 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
Rate: $129+tax
Block Closes 10/12/2025
Group Code: 2025 ECMN Convention
Call for reservations: 507-252-8200
Fall MAGS
All Episcopalians living and worshipping in the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend your fall mission area gathering! Twice-annual mission area gatherings offer us the opportunity to meet our fellow Episcopalians living in our area of the diocese. Mission area gatherings strengthen our familial ties and offer us the opportunity to celebrate the diverse church ecology we are blessed with here in Minnesota. Fall mission area gatherings focus on reviewing the diocesan budget that will be voted on at diocesan Convention. If you'd like to be a part of how we, as a community, faithfully discern the best way to steward the resources God has given us, this is your opportunity to see the budget, ask questions, and offer feedback. Clergy and lay delegates are particularly invited and encouraged to attend.
Council members are also elected at Mission Area Gatherings. Council acts as the governing board of convention throughout the year, providing oversight for the organization, assisting in the development and approval of the financial statement of mission and helping to set and align the vision for ECMN. If your mission area is electing council representatives, you will see that listed below.
Find your mission area here, and find the dates for your mission area gathering below.
Apply to become a Council candidate here.
Southwest and Southeast Mission Area Gathering
*Southeast is electing one lay and one clergy
Tuesday, October 21, 6pm | Zoom
East Metro Mission Area Gathering
Tuesday, October 28, 6pm | Zoom
West and Central Metro Mission Area Gathering
*West Metro is electing one lay and one clergy
Thursday, October 30, 6pm | Zoom
Northwest and Northeast Mission Area Gathering
Saturday, November 1, 10am | Zoom