Photos: Diocesan Convention 2016

Exhibits by many organizations and ministries were on display, including the Life Together young adult fellowship program.
Ellen Stuart Kittle

South Coast and South Shore mission hubs had exhibits on display.
Tracy J. Sukraw

An exhibit by health care chaplains in the diocese, represented by Deacon Daphne Noyes (left, pictured with the Rev. Colette Wood) was among the ministries on display.
Tracy J. Sukraw

The Rev. Jennifer Beal and the Rev. Christian Brocato were among the musicians helping to lead opening worship on Friday.
Tracy J. Sukraw

The Rev. Holly Hartman, with Bishop Gayle E. Harris, received an award honoring her diaconal ministry in global mission.
Tracy J. Sukraw

Delegates circulate to discuss the proposed new mission strategy and their hopes for its implementation.
Ellen Stuart Kittle

The Rev. Sara Irwin and delegates participate in small group conversation during a presentation on the proposed new mission strategy.
Ellen Stuart Kittle

The Rev. Edgar Gutierrez-Duarte and delegates participate in small group conversation during a presentation on the proposed new mission strategy.
Michelle Porche

Delegates participate in small group conversation during a presentation on the proposed new mission strategy.
Ellen Stuart Kittle

The Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas, Episcopal chaplain at MIT, helps present the proposed new mission strategy.
Michelle Porche

The Rev. Lisa Fortuna helps present the proposed new mission strategy.
Michelle Porche

Diocesan youth ministry director the Rev. H. Mark Smith explains proposed amendments to the diocesan constitution that would revise the age requirement for Diocesan Youth Council members, during Friday afternoon's open discussion moderated by the Rev. Edwin Johnson.
Michelle Porche

Diocesan Youth Council member Mary Grace Clark speaks in favor of amendments to the diocesan constitution.
Michelle Porche

Bishop Gates addresses the convention during the Saturday morning worship service.
Tracy J. Sukraw

Chicago vs. Cleveland: During Bishop Gates's address, Convention-goers stand to reveal which non-home team they rooted for during the recent World Series.
Tracy J. Sukraw

Bishop Gayle Harris celebrates at the convention Eucharist on Saturday, with Bishop Gates, archdeacons Patricia Zifcak and Michael Hamilton and the Rev. Canon Connie Ng Lam.
Michelle Porche

Receiving the sacrament at the convention Eucharist service on Saturday morning.
Michelle Porche

The Rev. Daryl Lobban and Anthony Barsamian offered greetings from the Massachusetts Council of Churches.
Tracy J. Sukraw

Bishop Gayle Harris joined the Diocesan Youth Council for lunch and conversation on Saturday.
Ellen Stuart Kittle

Convention votes to approve an amendment to the proposed new mission strategy during Saturday's legislative session.
Regina Walton Michelle Porche

Assistant secretary Laura Simons, secretary Leon Brathwaite, Bishop Alan Gates, Bishop Gayle Harris, parliamentarian Byron Rushing, chancellor Ned Notis-McConarty and Canon Bill Parnell join the applause following the convention's vote on Saturday to approve the new diocesan mission strategy.
Michelle Porche Ellen Stuart Kittle

About a dozen members of the diocese answered the call from the Episcopal Church in North Dakota to stand with Standing Rock reservation water protectors who have been protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline. They returned in time to share photos and impressions from their trip.
Ellen Stuart Kittle