Bishop Ely presides at the Convention Eucharist.

Members of the Sabbatical Planning Team (Ken Poppe, Tanya Wallace, Ann Ely, Lynn Bates, Lee Crawford and Ann Cooper) and representatives of each congregation commission Bishop Ely for a sabbatical season of rest, study, encounter and reflection.

Canon Lynn Bates presents Bishop Ely with a candle to light in prayer during his sabbatical. Each congregation received a candle and a world map signifying the "global mission" theme of the bishop's sabbatical.

Polly Larkin, chair of the Nominating Committee, presents candidates for election to diocesan offices.

The Rev. Dennis Hayward presents the Assessment Task Force Report. Seated are Chancellor Tom Little, Bishop Ely, Canon Lynn Bates, Convention Secretary Jim Larkin and Recording Secretary Iris Darling.

Gerry Davis of the Cathedral speaks about the Assessment Task Force Report.

Delegates applaude Bill Rayner for his work on the diocesan Insurance Task Force.

The Rev. Thomas Brown, chair of Vermont's General Convention deputation reports to the Convention and introduces deputies, among whom are Tom Little and Jim Larkin (standing).

Representatives of diocesan ministries give updates on efforts to meet goals of the Strategic Plan for Growth and Ministry.

Right: Mrs. Carolyn Kerr, widow of the 7th Bishop of Vermont, speaks to delegates. She will serve as honorary chair of the committee planning celebrations for the 175th anniversary of the Diocese of Vermont, June 2007 through 2008.

The Rev. Gordon Bardos listens as a resolution is read honoring his work in the diocese. He is retiring after 20 years as rector at St. Thomas' and Grace, Brandon/Forest Dale.

Delegates applaud Gordon Bardos.