"Grow in Grace" But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. 2 Peter 3:18
Artistic Concept: by Angie Trotter
The general concept is grace and knowledge. The symbols used are as follows: Knowledge is represented by the tree of life and the owl in the tree. Grace is represented in the border by the lotus flower, gazelle, butterfly, peacock, swan, dove, stork, the sun, spiral, water, bread and wine, Chi Rho cross and final a rainbow in the central landscape. Water represents creation, destruction, life from God.
154th Annual Diocesan Convention
Friday, February 13 -
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Friday, February 13 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
310 W. 17th Street | Little Rock
Saturday, February 14 at The Episcopal Collegiate School
1701 Cantrell Road | Little Rock
Registration Here! - Submit by Wednesday, February 11, at 11:59pm
Lay Delegate Certification Form - Submit by Monday, February 2
This form certifies your congregation’s full delegation. Please submit it once your slate is final, and include the name, address, and email for each delegate and alternate.
Call for Resolutions - Submit by Friday, January 23, 2026
Workshops on Friday, February 13:
Sign up for workshops via the Registration Form.
Workshops available from 3:30 - 4:15pm
Getting There from Here: Exploring Change Through the Use of a Simple Change Equation with The Right Reverend Melissa Skelton
Vestry: Leading with Purpose with The Reverend Barkley Thompson
Justice and Belonging with The Reverend Sara Milford
Fields of Grace: Cultivating Vitality in Small and Rural Congregations with The Reverend Dr. Canon Warren Leibovitch
Trinity Cathedral Tour with Michael McNeely
Workshops available from 4:30 - 5:15pm
Getting There from Here: Exploring Change Through the Use of a Simple Change Equation with The Right Reverend Melissa Skelton
Vestry: Leading with Purpose with The Reverend Barkley Thompson
Justice and Belonging with The Reverend Sara Milford
Fields of Grace: Cultivating Vitality in Small and Rural Congregations with The Reverend Dr. Canon Warren Leibovitch
Town Hall and Resource Sharing: Youth and Young Adult Ministry with Emma Mitchell
Trinity Cathedral Tour with Michael McNeely
Clergy Spouses, please check your email inboxes for an email from greenvelope.com. The email may have been diverted to your “promotions” folder or even “spam,” but it definitely is not spam; it contains a personalized invitation to the clergy spouse/partner luncheon on February 14, along with the ability to respond to the invitation.
Friday, February 13 Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will convention be held?
This year, Diocesan Convention will be held in person on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, in Little Rock. Friday’s events will take place at Trinity Cathedral and Saturday’s events will take place at Episcopal Collegiate School.
Who should register?
Churches will select their delegates and alternates, often at their annual meetings in January. Those delegates and alternates will then need to register for diocesan convention. If you have any questions about convention, please contact the diocesan office.
How many delegates does my church have?
Convention Choir
Each congregation is allotted delegates based on its average Sunday attendance from two years prior (for 2026, it is based on 2024 ASA).
Check the list to see how many delegates your church has this year.
A Diocesan Choir is being formed for the opening service of this year's convention following the success of our Choral Festival last October. There will be just one rehearsal at 4:45pm before the service begins at 6pm, and the choir will sing two anthems under the direction of Tim Allen (St Mark's, Little Rock). We welcome all who wish to sing with us, including delegates and clergy. We also welcome any other singers from the Diocese. Tim Allen can send music and audio parts for all four voices to those who are interested. Please contact Tim at tallen@st-marks.com for full details and copies of the music.
What is the clergy dress for Friday night Eucharist?
Cassock and Surplice | Color: WHITE
What hotel are we using?
The headquarters hotel will be the Holiday Inn Presidential. We have a special rate through them, but the cut-off date is January 31, 2026. For reservations visit holidayinn.com or call 844-768-6998 and ask for the group rate under the name of ‘Episcopal Church in Arkansas.’
How can I get a display table as a vendor or exhibitor?
Vendors and exhibitors can reserve tables in the display hall at convention by contacting Linda Daggett at LNDaggett@aol.com or 870-768-5078. Tables are free to diocesan groups and cost $15 for others.
Please send in the names of the faithful departed who served as a Deacon, Priest, or Clergy Spouse, and those that served on Diocesan Committees for the Necrology List by going here. One name, per submission, please. Due by Friday, January 30, 2026.
Necrology List
Nominations and Elections - Bio and photo due by Sunday, February 1, 2026
Board of Trustees - 1 Clergy, 1 Lay
Executive Council - 1 Lay (at large)
Disciplinary Board - 2 Clergy
General Convention - 4 Clergy, 4 Lay
Standing Committee - 1 Clergy, 1 Lay
Sewanee Board of Trustees - 1 Clergy
At this year’s convention, we will be electing representatives to several diocesan committees. Nominations are open for the following positions:
Convocational Nominations and Elections
These will happen separate from and prior to convention business.
Representatives to Executive Council (all terms 3 years unless otherwise noted):
The Central Convocation will elect 1 Clergy representative to the Diocesan Executive Council
The Southeast Convocation will elect 1 Lay representative to the Diocesan Executive Council
The Southwest Convocation will elect 1 Clergy representative to the Diocesan Executive Council