Meet and Greets Three Meet and Greets with our bishop nominees will take place across the diocese this August, providing opportunities for diocesan members to meet the nominees in person and hear their responses to questions in facilitated breakouts.The schedule for Meet and Greets is as follows: Monday, August 17 – Christ Church, Ponte Vedra BeachWednesday, August 19 – Holy Trinity, GainesvilleFriday, August 21 – Holy Comforter, TallahasseeAll members of the diocese are welcome and encouraged to attend any or multiple Meet and Greets. We ask that you pre-register, so we will know how many to expect at each one.All of the sessions will be recorded and available on the diocesan website and YouTube channel to be viewed before the election.Register for the Meet and Greets below by Friday, August 14. Christ Church, Ponte Vedra Beach Holy Trinity, Gainesville Holy Comforter, Tallahassee Whether you can attend a Meet and Greet or not, you may submit a question by Friday, August 14. Meet and Greet Facts, Answers, and Questions What are Meet and Greets? Meet and Greets are a series of open meetings where you can meet and greet the nominees for our next bishop, pray together, and hear the nominees answer questions. Where are they being held? We will have three Meet and Greets throughout the diocese during the third week in August. The schedule for Meet and Greets is as follows: Monday, August 17Christ Church, 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Wednesday, August 19Holy Trinity, 100 NE 1st St. , Gainesville, FL 32601Friday, August 21Holy Comforter, 2001 Fleischman Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 What can I expect during the evening? A casual reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Then, starting promptly at 6:15 p.m., we will gather in the sanctuary for prayer and instructions. Next, we will break out into several rooms where one nominee will come in at a time and answer questions posed by a facilitator. Each candidate will rotate through all the rooms. The evening will end with prayer around 8:45 p.m. Do I need to register for a Meet and Greet? Yes. You may register using the following links: Christ Church, Ponte Vedra Beach Holy Trinity, Gainesville Holy Comforter, Tallahassee I have a question for the nominees; how do I submit my question? You are invited to submit a question between now and midnight on August 14 using the form above. While we will do our best to get as many questions answered as possible, similar questions may be combined. Will the Meet and Greets be recorded? Each of the Meet and Greets will be video recorded and posted at DioceseFl.org/Bishop-Election and on YouTube soon after the last one on August 21. None will be livestreamed. Do I need to be a convention delegate to attend a Meet and Greet? You do not need to be a delegate to attend a Meet and Greet. All members of our diocese are encouraged to attend to learn about the nominees for bishop. I am not a convention delegate. I do not have a vote. Why would I want to attend a Meet and Greet? The Meet and Greets afford everyone in our diocese an opportunity to get to know the nominees for our next bishop. While non-delegates may not have a vote, their voices and opinions are an essential part of the process of electing a new bishop. Delegates are meant to be representatives of the people in our diocese. Informed non-delegates are in a position to enhance the understanding of delegates who will vote. I am not a convention delegate. To whom should I give my feedback regarding any specific nominee, so that I know my concerns are being addressed? Every parish in our diocese has delegates from the clergy and the laity who are elected by the parish and granted voice and vote at the electing convention. You may talk to your parish priest and/or the delegates who were elected at your parish annual meeting earlier this year. I am a church leader, and I would like to share this information at my church. Do you have a written announcement that has everything in the same place? Yes, here is a link to a written announcement to use at your church. Who will attend the Meet and Greets? All members of the Diocese of Florida are welcome to attend to meet the three nominees for our IX Bishop: the Rev. Randy Alexander, the Rev. Dorian Del Priore, and the Very Rev. Tom Purdy. How can I learn more about the nominees? Visit the bishop election webpage for their written and videotaped self-introductions. Why is my participation important? These live events will provide the nominees and attendees an opportunity for fellowship, followed by topic-focused sessions. What’s an overview of the evening? Prayer, light refreshments, and facilitated breakout sessions to hear each nominee’s responses to questions about their views and prayers for our diocese. PLUS, all of the sessions will be video recorded! What’s the timed agenda? 5:30 p.m. Reception with light refreshments in the church hall6:15 p.m. Gather in the church for opening prayer, introductions, and breakout instructions. 7:00–7:30 p.m. Breakout Session 17:40-8:10 p.m. Breakout Session 28:15-8:45 p.m. Breakout Session 38:50 p.m. Reconvene in the church for wrap-up & closing prayers9:00 p.m. Adjourn How will the breakout sessions be structured? Each location will have two or three breakout rooms, each focused on a different topic and guided by facilitated questions. All of the sessions will be videotaped and posted online the following week. If I attend, will I be able to submit follow-up questions during the breakout sessions? Yes. Cards will be provided in each session for follow-up questions. The question cards will be collected by members of the Transition Committee and addressed if time permits. Each session will focus on the breakout session topics. Follow-up questions may be combined with similar questions or may be asked at another forum. Meet and Greet for Clergy Register and Submit Questions Submit a Question What question would you like to ask our bishop nominees?(Required)