Our House of Delegates

The House of Delegates is comprised of approximately equal numbers of clergy and lay delegates from our member congregations, chosen annually. The House of Delegates meets approximately quarterly, including an annual meeting. Clergy delegates are ordained clergy who have been employed for a minimum number of hours each week by their congregation or who, though not so employed, regularly assist as a member of the congregation. A number of lay delegates is elected by the vestry of each member congregation according to a formula based on average weekly attendance. The formula favors newer, smaller congregations. Annually, the House of Delegates elects an Executive Committee composed of twelve delegates, six clergy and six lay persons, representing geographic and canonical diversity within The Association of Western Anglican Congregations. Major decisions affecting Western Anglicans are made or ratified by the House of Delegates, representing all of our member congregations.