First Ever Virtual Provincial Assembly

Monday, September 15th, 2025, marked a historic moment for the DHC which was our first-ever virtual assembly. Being virtually broadcast on Zoom, we were able to welcome many assembly attendees for the first time. Scheduled to accommodate multiple time zones, there were approximately 144 registrants for the meeting.

Our Chaplain, Bp. Mark Zimmerman, honored us with his presence and presented a beautiful teaching to begin our meeting.

Beginning with prayer, a call to order, and our Chaplain’s beautiful words of encouragement and wisdom, over 125 participants were able to gather. Using Zoom technology, visual slides, and highlighting each speaker, our council was able reach a wide audience but maintain the sanctity and integrity and order of an in-person assembly.

 We followed the Orders defined processes, announced election results, and Bp. Mark led our newly elected council members in the service for taking a council position.

Thank you to all who participated in the assembly. Thank you to our 41 delegates who participated in the election process. Blessings to our many chapters who gathered and participated together as a group. Thank you to Grace chapter in Jacksonville who gathered in whole and closed us with the Prayer of The Order.

Setting this precedent for meeting annually and being able to maintain the sanctity of our order and retain a solid rotating leadership structure has been achieved. We thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His mighty hand of guidance and provision through this newly formed process. May God richly bless our newly elected council members who will take office in January 2026.

Prayerfully consider the call to serve our Lord’s order as a member of the provincial council. God’s grace and strength will carry you through this dedication of your time and talent. Tentatively mark your calendars for the Monday closest to Holy Cross Day (September 14) as an annual virtual assembly date.

Respectfully Submitted,

ICA, Karen Miles Fezzey

DHC – Vice President – 6TH Provincial – Communications and Technology