The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast met in convention at Trinity Church, Mobile, Ala., which is celebrating its 150th year, Feb. 9-11. Central Gulf Coast was formed 24 years ago from parts of the Diocese of Florida and the Diocese of Alabama.

The Most Rev. John Allin, 23rd Presiding Bishop, was scheduled to be the guest speaker, but he was unable to attend because of a brief illness.

The convention celebrated the conclusion of the advanced gift phase of its current capital funds drive, "Fulfilling the Vision." It was announced that $1.2 million had been raised toward a $2.5 million goal. Funds raised will support building improvements at Beckwith Lodge Camp and Conference Center, provide funds for new church site purchase and new church development, and establish a theological education fund.

The Committee on World Mission announced its fourth annual medical mission to the Diocese of Guatemala.

A resolution was adopted encouraging that deliberations regarding full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) be firmly based on the Anglican heritage of scripture, tradition and reason as essential for the understanding of our faith.

A budget of $1.385 million for 1995 was adopted. It includes provision for the employment of a part-time youth minister.