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Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and hosted by St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze, February 27-28, 2026 Theme: Let There Be Light Main Convention Page: www.diocgc.org/2026-diocesan-convention Convention Materials Convention Booklet Worship Bulletin Walking the Way of Creation Liturgy Reports to Convention Bishop's Address Download text version Presentations to the Convention Written reports of the oral presentations by the various agencies and organizations will be publi

55 th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION BISHOP’S ADDRESS THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST THE RT. REV. J. RUSSELL KENDRICK 27 February 2026     Good morning. So I was told some time ago that a homily was a short sermon. This is not going to be a homily, but I promise it will not be longer than 1 hour and 47 minutes.   This is my eleventh address as your bishop. Eleven years. Years that have included hurricanes, a global pandemic, institutional strain, and now a polit

Complete Study Material Packet Below are the individual documents included in the Study Material for the 55th Annual Diocesan Convention. All delegates should review the Study Material in its entirety prior to the convention. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenn Roberts at jenn@diocgc.org . Printed Materials will be available at the convention. Study Material Bishop's Memo and Important Details Schedule of Events and Convention Agenda Youth, Lay, and Alternate D

The 2026 Pre-Convention Meeting was held on Zoom on Sunday, February 1. Presentation slides

January 28, 2026 MEMORANDUM To: All Rectors, Vicars, and Priests and Senior Wardens in charge of congregations From : Bishop Russell Kendrick Reference: Pre-filed General Resolutions to the 55th Annual Diocesan Convention Rule VI of the Rules of Order of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast states that “…pre-filed resolutions shall be distributed to each congregation within the Diocese no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of each Convention”. Included with

55th Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast "Let There Be Light" Friday, February 27, 2026, to Saturday, February 28, 2026 Hilton Pensacola Beach 12 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, Gulf Breeze Dear clergy and senior wardens in charge of congregations, Below are links to important memos and information for our 55th Annual Diocesan Convention. Please read over the details carefully and communicate