Navajoland Convention 2025

June 6th & 7th, 2025

Good Shepherd Mission

Fort. Defiance, Arizona

June 6 & 7 | Good Shepherd Mission, Fort Defiance, Arizona

This year marks a monumental moment in the life of our Church in Navajoland, as we gathered in June 2025 for the historic 1st Convention as a Missionary Diocese, continuing a legacy rooted in faith, culture, and community.

As part of this new chapter, we had planned to hold the 49th Convocation in November 2025. After prayer and discernment, we have moved the Convocation to June 12–13, 2026, in Bluff, Utah, so that more families can join during the summer months when travel is easier and school is on break.

To support this shift, the Diocesan Convention will now be held virtually on November 7, 2026. This will be a business-only session for elected leaders of Navajoland, addressing essential matters such as elections, canonical changes, and proposed resolutions. Much like our traditional autumn preparations—when we ready ourselves for the winter months—this time will be dedicated to the necessary work of leadership and governance.

The 49th Convocation in June 2026 will be a gathering open to all guests, centered on celebration and community. Echoing the spirit of our traditional summer and winter gatherings, this event will focus on togetherness, teachings, prayer songs, and shared achievements. It will be a sacred time for reflection, learning, and honoring our cultural and spiritual traditions.

Through this new approach, we hope to weave together our cultural rhythms and the mission of the Church, creating space for both sacred business and joyful celebration at the appropriate times of the year.

Nominations are now open for elections at the 1st Diocesan Convention. Information about each position, including the expectations of those elected to serve, is available below by following the blue buttons. The deadline for Nomination submission is June 5th, 2025. Floor nominations will be accepted at voting time.

• Standing Committee:
  • Two Clergy Committee Members
    • One clergy member will be nominated for a three-year term, and one for a two-year term.
  • Three Lay Committee Members
    • One lay member will be nominated for a three-year term, one for a two-year term, and one for a one-year term. 
  • One Clergy or Lay Committee Member
    • The sixth member shall serve a one-year term.
• General Convention Deputation, 82nd General Convention, July 2027, Phoenix, Arizona:
  • Four Lay Deputies
    • One Lay Alternate Deputy

    Four Clergy Deputies

    • One Clergy Alternate Deputy
  • All incumbents are eligible for reelection

Further Requirements for Nominees

• Lay nominees must be confirmed, communicant members of a Navajoland congregation, and at least 16 years old.
  • If elected, lay representatives must commit to completing both Safe Church and Anti-Racism training. These trainings are not required at the time of nomination or election, but a clear and firm commitment to complete them upon election is mandatory. Anti-Racism training is a requirement of General Convention.
• Clergy nominees must be canonically resident and in good standing in the Missionary Diocese of Navajoland, which includes being up to date on background checks and commit to completing Safe Church and Anti-Racism training. Anti-Racism training is a requirement of General Convention.