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120th Annual Council: Anchored for the Future, November 6-7, 2026

November 6-7, 2026

Council Location

Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305

Accommodations

There is a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn, which is offering a group discount.

 

  • Direct booking link is HERE.
  • Reservations include complimentary breakfast and discounted valet parking.
  • Rooms will be available at the group rate until October 21st.

Contact Us

Please email any questions, concerns, or comments to annualcouncil@episcopalatlanta.org.

Agenda

Coming Soon: A fuller agenda will be shared here prior to Annual Council.

Friday, November 6

7:30am-5pm, tentative

Saturday, November 7

7:30am-1pm, tentative

2025 Annual Council Agenda

The 2025 agenda is provided for reference.

Friday, November 7

7:30 – Check-in and Light Breakfast

8:45 – Gathering Music in Nave

9:00 – Holy Eucharist

10:30 – Business Session 1

Noon – Lunch

1:15 – Bishop’s Address and Business Session 2

3:00 – 4:30 – Committee Meetings

Saturday, November 8

7:30 – Registration and Delegate Changes

Light Breakfast

9:00 – Call to Order

Youth Led Worship

9:30 – Business Session 3

Closing prayers and adjournment

12:00 – Adjourn

Service Project Begins

Rules of Order

Clergy & Delegate Information

The Council of the Diocese of Atlanta meets annually in legislative session, as canonically required, to do the business of the diocese at a time established by the previous Council. It also is an opportunity for the diocesan community to gather for worship, for conversation and to strengthen its bonds.

What to Expect

  • Eligible clergy and duly elected lay delegates participate in Council with seat, voice, and vote as provided by the diocesan Constitution and Canons.
  • Delegates are expected to attend the full meeting and review advance materials, including the proposed budget, nominations, resolutions, and proposed changes to the Constitution or Canons.
  • Council includes worship, conversation, elections, committee work, and legislative business.
  • Council procedure follows the Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order.
  • Parish members are welcome to attend Council as visitors.
  • The Executive Board conducts the business of Council between annual meetings.

Current delegate resources, requirements, and instructions are available below.

Coming Soon: 2025 Annual Council minutes will be shared here when available.

Committee Meetings

Coming Soon: Committee meeting options will be listed here for registration in mid-October.

Resolutions

Instructions for Submitting Resolutions

Please contact the Secretary to Council at annualcouncil@episcopalatlanta.org for inquiries.

Nominations

Instructions for Submitting Nominations

Please contact the Secretary to Council at annualcouncil@episcopalatlanta.org for inquiries.

Financial Documents

Budget Process Graphic

Coming Soon: Financial documents will be shared here in early fall per the budget process.

Annual Reports

Coming Soon: Annual reports will be shared here as they become available.