SAVE THE DATE
60TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome - 1 Whitney Way, Sheridan
Hosted by St. Peter's in Sheridan and Region 2
The 60th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming will gather October 1–3, 2026, in Sheridan. St. Peter’s in Sheridan and the congregations of Region II look forward to welcoming clergy, delegates, alternates, guests, and diocesan leaders for worship, business, learning, and fellowship.
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This year’s theme is “Called Here. Called Now.” Together, we will listen for God’s call in this particular time and place, giving thanks for the ministry already unfolding across Wyoming and discerning the work before us.
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Please check this page regularly. Additional Convention materials, registration information, schedules, reports, and links will be added as they become available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Saturday, Aug. 22 — Pre-convention
Thursday, Sept. 3 — Resolution submission deadline
Monday, Sept. 7 — Hotel room-block deadline
Thursday, Sept. 17 — Convention registration deadline
Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 1–3 — 60th Annual Convention
LOGISTICS
Convention Location
Most Convention events will take place at Sheridan College’s Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. Although some events will take place at St. Peter’s in Sheridan. All event locations will be noted on the Agenda
St. Peter's
St. Peter's Episcopal Chuch
Address: 1 South Tschirgi Street
Golden Dome
Sheridan College's Bruce Hoffman Goden Dome
Address: 1 Whitney Way
Room Blocks
We have two room blocks available in Sheridan. When you make your reservation, please tell the hotel you are part of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming room reservation.
The convention is expected to end by 3pm Saturday so no overnight Saturday is required.
Reserve your room by Monday, Sept. 7.
The Convention room blocks will be released after Sept. 7. Reservations made after that date will be subject to the hotels' regular rates.
Ramada Plaza
Address: 1809 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan
Phone: 307-218-2076
Rates: $84/night (single) • $94/night (double)
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Address: 2105 Sugarland Drive, Sheridan
Phone: 307-675-1280
Rate: $99/night
Fully Booked
Registration
Convention Registration Is Open
Registration deadline: Thursday, Sept. 17
Registration is $135 per person and includes refreshments and Friday and Saturday lunches. The Friday evening dinner buffet is provided by the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
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The registration fee is $135 per person and includes refreshments and Friday and Saturday lunches. The Friday evening dinner buffet will be provided by the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
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Registration will also ask for dietary restrictions and whether participants are interested in helping with worship or volunteering during Convention.
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Vendor or Exhibitor Registration
Vendor/Exhibitor registration is now open for Annual Convention.
Space is limited to 10 vendors, with each vendor receiving one 6-foot table. There is no fee for vendor tables, but spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.
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BUSINESS
Pre-convention Meeting
The 2026 Preconvention meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at noon.
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Pre-convention will look different this year. Participants do not need to gather at a designated regional location and may participate individually from wherever they are or join as a group.
Regional Meetings — 10 a.m.
Join the regional Zoom meeting by 9:45 a.m. so participants can be placed in the correct breakout room.
When joining Zoom, put your region first in your display name:
Region 3 — Jane Smith
Region 3 — Christ Church Douglas
Pre-convention Webinar — Noon–2 p.m.
Following the regional meetings, participants will leave the regional Zoom meeting and join Pre-convention through a separate webinar link.
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For help with Zoom or other technical issues, contact Genie Osburn, Canon for Evangelism and Networking, at genie@episcopalwy.org
Convention Meeting
Reports to Convention
Reports to Convention will be posted as links as they become available
Resolutions
As Resolutions are submitted, they will be listed here for review.
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Click here to review the process and guidelines for submitting a resolution.
Nominations
Information about nominations and elections will be posted here when available.
How to Apply and Open Positions:
Submit your nomination through our quick online form.
AGENDA
WORSHIP
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Worship is central to our life together.
The draft schedule includes a Contemplative Service on Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s in Sheridan, Morning Prayer on Friday morning, Evening Worship on Friday evening, and Holy Eucharist on Saturday morning at St. Peter’s in Sheridan.
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Those interested in helping with worship during Convention will be invited to share their gifts through the registration process. Opportunities may include serving as a lector, worship leader, musician, usher, greeter, or other worship support role.
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More worship details will be posted as plans are finalized.
FELLOWSHIP
The weekend will include an opening reception and check-in on Thursday evening at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, shared meals on Friday and Saturday, and a Friday evening Foundation-sponsored dinner.
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St. Peter’s in Sheridan will also host a free Pig Roast at 5 p.m. Saturday. All are welcome. Those planning to attend will be asked to indicate the number in their party during registration so the hosts can plan well.
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Additional fellowship details will be posted as they are finalized.
SPEAKERS
The 2026 Convention keynote speakers are the Rev. John G. Lewis, Ph.D., and the Rev. Nandra Perry, Ph.D., both from the Iona Collaborative at the Seminary of the Southwest.
The Rev. John G. Lewis, Ph.D.
Iona Collaborative Theologian in Residence
Seminary of the Southwest
The Rev. Nandra Perry, Ph.D.
Director of the Iona Collaborative
Seminary of the Southwest
Together, Lewis and Perry will help us reflect on this year’s theme, “Called Here. Called Now.” Their keynote presentations and Saturday panel conversation will invite us to consider how God calls the church in local communities, in this particular season, and across the shared life of the diocese.
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More speaker information will be posted as it becomes available.