Annual Convention 2024

The Diocese of Nevada convenes once again to do the mission and ministry of our beloved Episcopal Church.

Who: Hosted by Grace in the Desert and Epiphany

What: To Build a Case for Love

When: October 10-12, 2024

Where: Las Vegas

Why: Because the world needs love...

Every year elected delegates from each church come together to do the work of God to build the Kingdom. We do that by focusing on Mission and Ministry so that we can help people follow Jesus.

This year we are excited to offer some new opportunities to grow together by building a case for love in our churches and neighborhoods.

Registration Fee: $139

Convention Details

Tentative Schedule

What you need to know now:

  • There will NOT be a block of rooms. You may stay where you wish. Events will be at Epiphany on Thursday and Grace in the Desert on Friday and Saturday. We will offer hotel suggestions but will not be making room reservations for delegates.

  • Registration Opened August 1 for all delegates, clergy, and guests.

  • Registration will be $119 per person this year. If you are a delegate you (or your church) can register online. The price will increase to $139 for all who register after September 15.

  • There will NOT be transportation between venues. There is plenty of parking at all event sites and, of course, we encourage carpooling when possible.

Thursday, October 10

MORNING

  • Self Organizing Groups are invited to meet at Epiphany or Grace. If you would like a room reserved contact Holly here.

AFTERNOON

  • Self Organizing Groups are invited to meet at Epiphany or Grace. If you would like a room reserved contact Holly here.

  • Clergy Conference at Epiphany. All clergy are invited and expected to attend our Clergy Conference. The Very Rev. Donna Mote, PhD, and the Rev. Leslie Nuñez Steffenson will be our guests. All canonically resident clergy of the diocese should plan to be there. If you will not attend, please let Bishop Elizabeth know by email here.

EVENING

  • Opening Worship and Refreshments for all at Epiphany.

Friday, October 11

MORNING

  • Clergy Spouse Breakfast hosted by Chris Gardner

  • A Case for Love Theater Screening and Conversation near Grace in the Desert. We will be begin with prayer before we watch the movie about Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's work to reimagine love in our churches and our world. Snacks will be available.

  • Moderated Discussion following the movie led by our invited guests and the movie's producer, Brian Ide

AFTERNOON

  • Convention Opens at Grace in the Desert with Noonday Prayer and a Case for Love guiding our conversations.

  • Keynote Speaker: The Very Rev. Donna S. Mote, PhD

  • Breakout Sessions

  1. Wardens and Treasurers

  2. Creation Care

  3. Tools for Connecting with our Neighbors - particularly those for whom English is a second language

EVENING

  • Evening Prayer, Dinner, Dancing, and Entertainment at Grace in the Desert

Saturday, October 12

MORNING

  • Convention Continues with St. Simeon and St. Anna Awards Highlighting Exemplary Lay Leadership and Bishop's Cross

  • Closing Eucharist with Bishop's Address

  • Ending by 12 Noon