The 161st Annual Convention
of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 328 6th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Accessible Entrance is at 325 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
All documents are in PDF form unless otherwise noted.
Additional documents will be added as they are received.
| Convention Cover Letter 2026 | Canons Pertaining to Lay Deputies |
| Lay Deputy Certification Form 2026 in PDF or Word | 2026 Resolution Submission Form in PDF or Word |
| 2026 Positions to be Elected with Descriptions | 2026 Allocation of Deputies Chart |
| 2026 Tentative Convention Agenda | 2026 Nomination Form in PDF or Word |
Convention Registration for all Clergy and Lay Deputies is now open
All attending are required to register for convention.
or visit: https://episcopalpgh.wufoo.com/forms/2026-diocesan-convention-registration/
Recommendations for positions to be elected at the 161st Diocesan Convention
are now being taken by the Nominating Committee
See www.episcopalpgh.org/calling-all-to-serve
2026 Pre-Convention Gatherings
There will be two online pre-convention gatherings to review and ask questions about the budget, resolutions, elected positions, and more with diocesan and convention leadership in attendance.
This will be the best opportunity to ask questions about the budget and resolutions and will help us have an efficient Convention on November 14.
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2TQQN0cpRuGpDw_FAdDFcA
Saturday, October 24, 9:30-11 a.m.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WVqA4lNUR4ypIsHhFrh6fQ
Please contact amuhl@episcopalpgh.org with any questions.
2026 Pre-Convention Journal
The latest version of the Pre-Convention Journal information and reports are being posted as they are received and are available below as PDF’s.
Section A – General Material
Tentative Convention Agenda
Statement of Purpose
Minutes of the 2025 Diocesan Convention
Section B – Financial
2027 Proposed Budget
2027 Approved Assessments
Endowment Fund Summary
Section C – Action Items
- Explanation for Resolutions No. 1, 2, and 3: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact
- Resolution No. 1: Special Rule of Order to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact
- Resolution No. 2: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (marked to show changes)
- Resolution No. 2: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (clean version after changes)
- Resolution No. 3: Proposed Amendments to Canon XIX-B to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (marked to show changes)
- Resolution No. 3: Proposed Amendments to Canon XIX-B to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (clean version after changes)
Section D – Report of the Nominating Committee
Membership of Canonical Bodies in 2026
List of Nominees Standing for Election in 2026
Biographies of Nominees 2026
Section E – Reports of Canonical Bodies
Bishop’s Report
Board of Trustees
Section F – Other Reports
Section G – Statistics
2026 Allocation of Deputies Chart
List of Clergy
List of Parishes
2025 Parochial Report Statistics (to come)
Appendix
2027 Clergy & Lay Employees Compensation Guide
2027 Policies for Clergy & Lay Participation in the Denominational Health Plan