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Please take the time to read the Convention Primer, the 2023 budget, the office election biographies, and the reports to gain a fuller sense of how the diocese is doing. Please pray for our governance planning through the convocations; and our governance participation through the convention itself.
Dabney T. Smith Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida Douglas F. Scharf Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Southwest Florida
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This year we all plan to be together again. It will be a time of renewed joy. Thank you and God bless all of you.
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The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Douglas F. Scharf, Bishop Coadjutor Our Dear Friends, As we gather in celebration of our 54th Annual Diocesan Con vention, we recognize that this is an important and pivotal year in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. We have had a successful bishop coadjutor election; are about to participate in a tremendous ordination and consecration service; and seat the VI Bishop at the Cathedral in December.All of these events, of course, have everything to do with our common life in this diocese. The Deanery convocations and the Diocesan Convention will lead us into the next calendar year as well as the next episcopate. We are all blessed to participate in such a strong, vital, and purposeful diocese.
Phone: (941) 556-0315 episcopalswfl.org
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Index Welcome ....................................................................... 4 Friday Agenda ................................................................. 5 Eucharist............................................................................ 7 Workshops ......................................................................8 Saturday Agenda ..........................................................11 General Details ............................................................12 Technical Details ........................................................15 Rules StaffReportsProposedResolutionsOnlineElectionFAQ..............................................................................................................................16........................................17Nominees......................................................19Voting..............................................................33.....................................................................35Budget.......................................................39toConvention..........................................50Directory...........................................................59
On the Cover: “That They All May Be One” photo collage of St. Alfred’s, Palm Harbor; St. Margaret of Scotland, Sarasota; Christ Church, Bradenton; Trinity-by-the-Cove, Naples; St. Michael & All Angels, Sanibel; Redeemer, Sarasota; St. Hilary’s, Ft. Myers; St. Mark’s, Venice; Ascension, Clearwater; St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg; St. Andrew’s, Boca Grande; St. James House of Prayer, Tampa; DaySpring; St. Mary’s, Bonita Springs; St. Vincent’s, Tampa; Cathedral, St. Petersburg; St. John’s, Naples; Good Shepherd, Venice, and St.Tampa.John’s
Back Cover: “That They All May Be One” photo mosaic of the 79 churches and worshiping communities that make up the Diocese of Southwest Florida and Diocesan House.
Saturday, Oct. 15Business Session
I’ll be back, ringing my purple cowbell to gather you into the next session. (You know you’ve missed that sound the last two years!) I look forward to seeing every one of you.
It will be especially sweet to enjoy a meal or a snack together — yes, the cupcake party returns on Friday afternoon. We’ll raise our voices together in hymns and prayers at our opening worship. I hope you’ll take time to visit the Ministry Fair in the concourse to meet leaders from around the diocese and learn about what they’re doing. And we’ve put together a lineup of workshops with expert presenters to address timely topics and celebrate excellent work being done around our diocese. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions on Page 17, where we respond to some of the questions you often raise. Your comments and questions in the past have helped us to refine what we do to make convention more responsive to your needs. Please keep asking!
Judy ConventionStark Program Chair
DearHowFriends,wonderful to be together again!
8 a.m. Registration opens. Continental breakfast. 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Bishop’s Address 10:30 a.m. Convention Business Session
Welcome to Convention Schedule Highlights
Friday, Oct. 14Workshops & Holy Eucharist
8 a.m. Registration opens. Continental breakfast. 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Morning workshops 12 noon Lunch 1 p.m Plenary Session 2:30 p.m. Afternoon workshops 4 p.m. Break 5 p.m Holy Eucharist
I know you are as excited as I am at the prospect of seeing each other, greeting old friends, and making new ones as we assemble for our first in-person diocesan convention since 2019.Zoom has been a godsend these last two years in enabling us to do our work and stay in touch, but there is nothing like face-to-face, personto-person contact. This is where friendship, networking, faith-sharing and relationshipbuilding come together — what we’re all about as a worshiping community.
Thursday, Oct. 13
1-3 p.m. Standing Committee 3-5 p.m. Diocesan Council 1-5 p.m. Setup for ministry fair, worship, speakers
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Cupcake & Tea Break Clergy
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Fifty-Fourth Breakfast 8 – 8:50 a.m. Time before Morning Prayer 8:50 – 9 a.m. 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Noon
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A full day of workshops dedicated to continuing education on a wide variety of interesting topics is open to anyone - Convention delegate/alternate, clergy and guests/visitors. You must register in advance so that adequate provisions are made for seating and handout material. This is your opportunity to learn new skills and find resources you can take back to your congregation. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Convention page of the diocesan website. These are also included in the Convention packets that were mailed to all official voting members of Convention.
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• Locate the registration tables on the concourse of the conference center.
• Once you have picked up your materials, you may help yourself to the continental breakfast, visit the Ministry Fair tables, locate your first workshop room and attend Morning Prayer.
Lunch on the Riverwalk . Bring tickets to buffet lines. Session 1 to 2:30 p.m. Workshop Session 2:45 - 4 p.m. & Altar-Party 4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Friday Workshops
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On-Site Registration Pick-Up Process
• Registration for Friday is alphabetically organized, by last name, from A – Z. There is no designation for clergy, lay delegate/alternate and guests/visitors
• You will be handed your name tag and your ticket for lunch if this has been pre-ordered. Unfortunately, no additional lunch tickets will be available at Convention.
The Ministry Fair
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Episcopal Relief and Development Union of Black Episcopalians St. Augustine University Voorhees University St. Thomas Choir School
Our Ministry Fair, on the main concourse, shows off the breadth and depth of ministry in our diocese with displays from congregations, ministry groups, national organizations, and businesses that specialize in church products and services. There are shopping opportunities here as well as ways to contribute to Episcopal charitable causes, and there are always surprises.
Altar Guild Free Market Church of the Apostles Faithful Access
Don’t forget to visit our very popular Altar Guild Free Market, where congregations offer vestments and equipment they no longer need at no charge.
Hispanic and Latino Ministries of the Diocese
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Opens Friday at 8:30 a.m. and closes after lunch on Saturday. Fair participants include: Crafters for Hope (St. Margaret of Scotland) Episcopal Church Women Daughters of the King C.M. Almy
Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation Diocesan Youth Ministry School for Ministry Diocese of Southwest Florida DiocesanCursillo
Diocese Gathers for Worship
Friday Eucharist will be also live-streamed to the diocese on our diocesan web page and Facebook page simultaneously. Our stream will be available on the following channels: Website: Episcopalswfl.org/convention Facebook: facebook.com/DioceseofSWFL/
Friday Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Convention attendees are invited to Morning Prayer with Bishop Dabney Smith and Bishop-Coadjutor Douglas Scharf officiating and leading music at 9 a.m. on Friday in Hibiscus Hall.
The service will begin at 5 p.m. Our Friday Eucharist is the highlight of convention. This Rite II service includes our vested priests and deacons, as well as leadership from across the diocese. The service, which includes the processing of diocesan clergy, is always a logistical feat. Assisting in the gathering are the volunteers from Diocesan Altar Guild, Cathedral Vergers, ushers from Good Shepherd Punta Gorda, and acolytes from across the diocese, as well as dozens of others. A special offering will be collected.
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Holy Eucharist on Oct. 14
Three clergy leaders share success stories of how their congregations have achieved new life, enthusiasm, levels of participation, generous giving, and spiritual growth in recent years.
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Presenter: A lifelong Episcopalian, Melissa Rau has been a leader for 20+ years in The Episcopal Church and beyond, specializing in formation and discipleship, as well as churchwide strategic planning, institutional advancement, and congregational development. She serves St. Mark’s in Venice as Director of Formation and Engagement. Before moving to Venice in January 2021, Melissa was the Senior Program Director for Leadership, Partnerships, and New Initiatives at the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) and managed the Forma network. She has been a consultant with Ministry Architects — the nation’s leading provider of strategic planning for children, youth, and church-wide ministries — since 2012. Melissa also serves as the host of For People with Bishop Rob Wright, a weekly podcast produced by the
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Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. She’s been working her way toward an M.Div. with the General Theological Seminary and is in a perpetual state of discernment.
Though it may not sound inviting to many, healthy systems and structure are the keys to success where congregational vitality is concerned. Participants will learn about required elements that are necessary forPgrowth.
A vital congregation is a generous congregation! We will look at ways to activate the spiritual gifts of generosity in a parish so that all members may together respond to God’s blessings in their lives and together shape their congregation’s mission and ministry. We will share the experience of how one congregation, St. John’s, Clearwater, used these principles to greatly improve their regular giving in a time of pandemic and transition.
Revitalizing and Rebuilding: Often a congregation needs a jump-start when there has been a change in leadership, a move to a new building, a shift from full-time to part-time clergy, or a change in mission priorities, or in the wake of a tragedy or trauma. Learn how lay and clergy leaders can support parishioners with the skills, confidence, and spiritual renewal they need to adjust to changing circumstances, and not only survive but thrive.
resenters: The Rev. Andrew Gerns is Priest-in-Charge at St. John’s, Clearwater, and has served congregations in Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The MORNING SESSION: 9:30 a.m. to noon 1A: Reaching Rising Generations
Systems and Structure—The Secrets to Increased Engagement:
2A: Vital Congregations
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Friday Speakers & Workshops
If you care about the future of the Church, chances are you might be concerned about how congregations are engaging children, youth, and their families. You may even have some ideas about what we should or could be doing more of, less of, or differently. Fortunately, our faith communities have an incredible opportunity before them to reimagine ways we’re equipping our younger generations to live as audacious followers of Jesus. Participants in this workshop will better understand the shifting landscape of lifelong discipleship and will workshop potential ideas for addressing the challenges and opportunities to better reach and engage families with children and youth. Furthermore, we can’t expect to do this important work by “doing things the way we’ve always done them.” Workshop participants will have a crash course on effective change management, learn a fun change formula, and discover tools for implementing necessary and successful change.
Rev. Joyce Holmes, Priest-in-Charge, St. Wilfred’s, Sarasota. Her background is in church development. She formerly served in the Diocese of Kansas as Mission Strategy Chair, leading three congregations in transition and revitalization. In Central Florida, she was chair of Congregational Development as three congregations struggled with social change and mission. The Rev. Michael Rau is Rector at St. Mark’s, Venice. He formerly served congregations in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Presenter: Lindsey Nickel is the Director of Communications at the Diocese of Southwest Florida. For close to 20 years, she has worked with notable organizations’ marketing teams, including Ketchum Public Relations in London, Visit Florida, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Bayfront Medical Center, and Omni Hotels & Resorts. A passionate educator, she also worked as a faculty member for Ringling College of Art & Design from 2012-2017.
PLENARY SESSION 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:45 to 4 p.m.
Canon Robertson attended last summer’s Lambeth Conference in England, the gathering of Anglican bishops from around the world. He will share his thoughts on the status of the Anglican Communion, the state of the Church around the world, and the work of The Episcopal Church in developing mission beyond the Church, such as Episcopal Migration Ministries and Episcopal Relief and Development.
Presenters: Doug Eichten is a member of St. Mark’s,
An Afternoon with the Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson
Why do we love our church? What brings us back to the pew every week? What strengthened our souls when we all worshiped separately, together? Each church in our diocese has a unique connection with its congregation, a distinct combination of people, location, messaging, mission, and programming that serves a very important part of people’s lives. But how do we communicate this? In this workshop, you will identify your church’s unique combination of touch points or “frame” that supports your congregation and the community at large. With our frame in place, we will design a communications blueprint by learning about how different people get their information, what are the best media channels and how to use them, and how timing plays an important role in achieving our communications goals. You will walk away feeling energized and prepared to connect with past, present, and future parishioners.
3A: Designing Your Communications Blueprint
1B: Worshiping in Safety
Fires, medical emergencies, hurricanes, violent disturbances, challenges to building security, active shooters: Do you know how to prepare your congregation to deal with these threats to safety? We’ll look at the roles of parish leaders, the plans and training you should develop now, the communications systems you need to put in place, the emergency preparedness teams you need to form, and the community resources that congregations can draw on to develop systems to deal with these and other challenges.
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Presenter: The Rev. Canon Robertson has served for many years as Canon to the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church as well as Distinguished Visiting Professor at General Theological Seminary. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the development board of Durham University, he previously served on the governing board of the National Council of Churches USA.
We are delighted to welcome the Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson as our plenary speaker. Canon Robertson serves as Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Canon for Ministry Beyond the Episcopal Church. He is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at General Theological Seminary, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and the author of many books.
Presenter: Jim Murphy is Managing Program Director for the Episcopal Church Foundation (eco.org), the independent, lay-led organization that helps build, vitalize, and transform Episcopal faith communities, focusing on formation, finance, and resources.
Presenters: The General Convention Deputation, Bishop Dabney T. Smith, and Bishop Coadjutor Douglas F. Scharf.
Members of our deputation will report on what happened at General Convention 80 in July. We’ll look ahead to the next convention, in just two years, in Lexington, KY, when we will elect a new Presiding Bishop, and hear how you can share your ideas about what we seek in a successor to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Hear from our longest-serving and newest deputies and from our bishops, and meet via video clip the new president of the House of Deputies. We will elect a new deputation at the business meeting on Saturday, and candidates are invited to be present and introduce themselves.
Workshops Free to Diocese
3B: Report from Our General Convention Deputation
A reminder: You do not have to be a delegate to attend convention. Many from the diocese choose to attend learning workshops on Friday and then stay for our Holy Eucharist Friday night. This is an excellent way to become involved in the wider life of the diocese. There is no cost to attend workshops, but we do ask that you register. Lunch is also available as well; registration and payment forms are available online at our diocesan website episcopalswfl.org
How can you encourage faithfilled generosity — not only in your annual pledge drive, but in plannedgiving and capital campaigns as well?
2B: ECF360
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The Episcopal Church Foundation has developed a new online resource: ECF360, a single-source, self-service site where you can find step-by-step guides and calendars to implement your plans, as well as downloadable templates and much more. The site includes a free component and an enhanced component available for a modest subscription fee — which the Diocese will cover for any congregation that requests it. Learn how to use these rich resources to strengthen giving as a form of worship and an investment in the future.
Venice, where he formed an Emergency Preparedness team and encouraged leaders to focus on safety, everything from door-locking systems to AED units. During his 45 years as a member of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis (36 of them as head usher), he played a major role in establishing a safety team, creating an evacuation plan and developing fire-safety protocols.
Diocese of Southwest Florida Online at episcopalswfl.org 1. Registration and Coffee ................................................................................................................................ 8 – 8:50 a.m. 2. Quiet Time before Morning Prayer 8:50 – 9 a.m. 3. Morning Prayer, Rite II: The Rt. Rev. Douglas F. Scharf ............................................................................. 9 – 9:30 a.m. 4. Bishop’s Address .…….9:30 – 10:15 a.m. 5. First Business Session ............................................................................................................................ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 6. Introduction of Visiting Dignitaries ...................................................................................... The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith 7. Appointments for Convention The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith 8. Credentials Report ........................................................................................................ The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 9. Introduction of New Canonically Resident Clergy ....................................................... The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 10. Introduction of Non-Canonically Resident Clergy The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 11. Final Credentials Report............................................................................................... The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 12. Report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business The Rev. Scott Nonken 13. Report on Nominations, Elections and Explanation of Process .................................... The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 14. First Ballot The Rev. Canon Richard Norman Break 15. Voice Vote Confirmation/Deanery Reps to Diocesan Council… The Rev. Scott Nonken 16. Bishop Appoints and Convention Confirms The Rev. Scott Nonken 17. Bishop’s Appointees ................................................................................................................ The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith 18. Report of Vote The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 19. Noonday Prayer ...........................................................................................The Rev. Canon Richard Norman, Officiant 20. Necrology The Rev. Hector Chamorro Lunch 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. 21. Second Ballot The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 22. Report of the Treasurer and Budget Presentation Mike Booher, CFO 23. Resolutions through Constitution and Canons ............................................................................... Chancellor Ted Tripp 24. Report of the Resolutions Committee Mr. Gregory Hearing, Esq. 25. Report of Vote .............................................................................................................. The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 26. Third Ballot The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 27. Announcement: 2023 (55th) Diocesan Convention ...................................................................................Ms. Judy Stark 28. Other Resolutions (if necessary) Mr. Gregory Hearing, Esq. 29. Courtesy Resolutions .............................................................................................................. Mr. Gregory Hearing, Esq. 30. Report of Vote (if necessary) The Rev. Canon Richard Norman 31. Closing Prayer and Adjournment............................................................................................ The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith Fifty-Fourth Annual Diocesan Convention Saturday Agenda
At the meeting, seating is designated as follows:
• All others are seated in the designated guest gallery. These include, but are not limited to, lay alternates; non-canonically resident clergy; clergy spouses; and anyone else wishing to attend this annual business meeting of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.
The annual business meeting of the diocese requires a separate registration process from Friday. We do this to differentiate “members of convention” (lay and clergy voting delegates) from all other attendees.
• Tables marked “Special Guests” are set aside for members of Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Finance Committee, Endowment Board, Chancellor and Vice Chancellors, Chaplains to Retired Clergy and Families, Honorary Members of Convention, Visiting Bishops and other designated Special Guests.
Convention Pages will be assigned to the floor of convention to assist with the collection of ballots and other voting floor tasks as assigned. The Saturday registration and seating maintain the integrity of the voting system, ensuring that everyone who is on the floor of convention is authorized to be there. From this registration we are able to obtain an accurate count of the delegates and the congregations represented in order to determine a quorum. That establishes the number of votes required to conduct the business of convention, such as approving resolutions and the budget, electing candidates and dealing with other business that may be brought to the floor. You may not pick up your Saturday voter packets, nametags or sign in for the business meeting before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. In your voter packet you will find convention information, ballots and a specific type of pencil that must be used to mark the ballots. Nametags for Saturday are specifically color-coded as a means for us to easily distinguish the credentialed members of convention from our guests.
Clergy Members of Convention Diocesan Canons list six (6) separate distinctions for clergy members of convention. The canon that applies to you will be noted on your nametag. The preliminary roster was posted online in July so that you have adequate time for review and change requests. It is too late to make status changes on convention weekend.
Saturday Convention Details On-Site Registration Pick-Up Process
• Retired canonically resident clergy, who retain seat and voice, sit at tables specifically designated for them. They do not sit with their former or current congregations.
• You will be handed your nametag and where applicable, a voter packet.
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Credentials and seating at the business meeting
• Voting members of convention sit at designated tables at the front of the hall labeled by deanery and congregation.
• Locate the registration table in the concourse of the conference center that corresponds to your standing as an attendee. The choices will be clergy/clergy spouse/lay delegate/lay alternate/guests/visitors. Each category will be sub-sectioned alphabetically (A-J, K-N, and so on) by last name. Make certain you are at the correct table category and in the correct line alphabetically.
• You will be handed your lunch tickets for Saturday (No additional lunch tickets will be sold or available at convention).•Onceyou are registered, proceed to the floor of convention in Hibiscus Hall. Locate your designated seating area/deanery. Convention Pages will be assigned to each deanery and can help you find your table.
Per Diocesan Canon II, Section 4.b., a Resolutions Committee was appointed by Diocesan Council. The Resolutions Committee is charged with ensuring that proposed resolutions coming before the Convention comply with the requirements of the Constitutions and Canons of The Episcopal Church and this Diocese, are not redundant, and are stated in clear and consistent language. Thetext of the resolutions and explanations of what they would do are available on the diocesan website and in this convention guidebook. Read the resolutions and the explanations, think about them, ask questions, and determine how you plan to vote.
The Budget
Delegate Details Delegate Requirements
• Chief Financial Officer, Michael Booher, will present and explain the details of the budget at our Fall Deanery Convocations Sept. 6, 7 & 8. He is also available by email at mbooher@episcopalswfl. org for questions before convention.
• The budget as well as other financial topics are included in the Report of the Treasurer at the Saturday business session.
The details of the 2023 Diocesan Budget are presented in this booklet.
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Chances are you were elected as a convention delegate at your congregation’s annual meeting or you were appointed by your vestry or bishop’s committee. To be a delegate, you must satisfy the same qualifications that apply to an “elector” or voting member of a parish: 1. at least 16 years of age 2. name is duly enrolled in the register of your congregation 3. regular in attendance at divine services 4. make stated contributions of record to the general support of the congregation If your congregation is a parish, you are one of three lay delegates. If your congregation is a mission, you have two delegates. Each congregation also has an alternate delegate in case a delegate is unable to serve. Clergy members of the convention have separate rules under the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese.
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• Speaking: Once the business meeting has begun, if you wish to speak at an appropriate time, please approach one of the two microphones on the convention floor and wait to be recognized by the chair. First state your name and congregation, and then make your comments, which are limited to three minutes. Then return to your seat. Convention works through the agenda, with scheduled breaks and a lunch period.
Business Session Tips
Delegates who know in advance of convention weekend that they will be unable to attend may arrange to have their congregation’s alternate changed to full delegate status. The change of delegation form is on the convention page of the diocesan website (found under the “Governance” tab on the “Home” page) along with all the other convention registration materials. This form must be completed and signed by the rector/vicar/priest-in-charge and senior warden or secretary of the vestry, and mailed to the Rev. Canon Richard Norman at the diocese and received no later than close of business on Friday, Sep. 30, 2022.For delegate changes on the day of convention (Saturday only), alternates and their rector, vicar, priestin-charge or interim must visit the credentials room located behind the registration tables. The clergy member must sign the change form. If no clergy member from the congregation is present, the Chair of the Credentials Committee will verify and sign the change form.
• Pages: As you enter Hibiscus Hall, a Floor Manager and Convention Pages will be on hand to direct you to your assigned seating area. We do this to ensure that only those who are entitled to vote are seated on the voting floor of convention.
At that point, the alternate’s nametag will be updated and the alternate will receive a voter packet and will be seated at the congregation’s table on the floor of convention.Delegate changes are only permitted prior to the presentation of the final Credentials report (usually this comes about at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday). After that time no changes in delegate/delegation status may be made. Once you have picked up your nametag and voter packet, you are officially registered and you alone are responsible for your personal convention materials and ballots. No duplicate materials will be handed out. We begin with registration at 8 a.m. followed by Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. and the business session at 9:30Youa.m.are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast and visit the Ministry Fair in the concourse before you enter the floor of convention in Hibiscus Hall.
• Red/Green: Other votes may be taken by a show of red or green cards, which you will receive in your voter packet, along with other official materials. At the appropriate time, hold up red for “No” and green for “Yes.” The floor pages will count the cards. We believe this is a more accurate system than a voice vote.
• Elections: Votes will be taken throughout the day on a variety of issues. For some votes, you will asked to access our online voting system, VPOLL. Instructions to log into VPOLL can be found on page 15.
Changing from Alternate to Delegate
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This year we will be utilizing the VPOLL online voting platform for delegates to vote on resolutions and elections using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
at Episcopalswfl.org/convention • Diocesan Facebook page: facebook.com/DioceseofSWFL Technical Details & Voting
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live stream of the convention proceedings can be viewed by any person on any device from any location. Only the delegates
To log into the voting platform go to www.vpoll.mobi in your web browser. You will receive your Login ID number at registration on the day of Convention. You will not receive these credentials prior to registration. Everything you need to know will be printed on your name tag. www.vpoll.mobi
Voting for the 54th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida.
Online Voting Steps: 1. Go to
Live Stream of the Convention
Virtual Voting Guide 2022
from Zoom.• Diocesan
2. Enter the Access Code: SWFL54 3. Enter Your Login Credentials: ID Number and Last Name 4. Select the Polling Session: 54 Convention 5. Click the Submit Button
RULE IV: QUESTIONS OF ORDER
(F) No Member may speak a second time to a question if any other Member who so desires has not spoken for a first time to that question.
RULE VI: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
In order for a Resolution to be presented to and considered by the Convention, it must conform to the provisions of the Canons of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. A proposed resolution that is not presented to the Convention in accordance with the Canons shall be ruled out of order.
(G) No Member may speak more than twice in the same debate without leave of the Convention.
of a question can be made only when the question is first introduced before it has been debated. Such objection requires no second, cannot be debated or amended, and must have a two-thirds vote to sustain it.
(A) No items of any kind, except water and similar generic provisions, shall be placed on the tables on the Convention (B)floor.Except for materials accepted for inclusion in the registration packets, no papers, including biographical data for persons running for office, shall be distributed on the tables on the Convention floor or to people as they register for RULEConvention.III:
(C) Debate shall be confined strictly to the subject before the (D)Convention.Members presenting nonprocedural motions shall have the motion written out prior to making the motion, and shall immediately furnish the written motion to the Secretary of the Convention to ensure that it is accurately stated to the Convention and recorded in the journal of the Convention. Nonprocedural motions that are not written out prior to presentation shall be ruled out of order.
(I) Total debate on any one Resolution, including all proposed amendments thereto, shall be limited to forty-five (45) minutes, except when extended by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Convention.
RULE V: RULES OF DEBATE
RULE VII: MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES
A Motion to Suspend the Rules requires a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote, is not debatable, and cannot be amended or reconsidered.
(E) No Member may speak longer than three minutes at one time, without leave of the Convention.
(H) Total debate on a motion shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes, except when extended by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Convention.
Rules of Convention
RULE I: MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED Unless otherwise specified, all decisions shall be by majority of the Members of Convention.
(A) Members of Convention intending to address the Convention shall preface their remarks with their name and congregation or organization. (B) Remarks shall be addressed to the Presiding Officer and not to another member.
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RULE II: DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
All questions of order shall be decided by the Presiding Officer without debate. If a member wishes to request reconsideration of the decision, it must be requested immediately. The Presiding Officer shall take such consultation as seems advisable and make a final decision, which is not debatable or appealable.
Q. Where can I recharge my device?
Q. Can you do anything about the temperature in Hibiscus Hall? Some of us are always cold!
A. We have a charging station set up inside Hibiscus Hall where you can plug in your phone, tablet, or other device. The station will be available both Friday and Saturday.
Q. That continental breakfast on Fridays and Saturdays is awfully heavy on carbs and sugar. Can you offer more healthy choices?
Q. Speaking of recycling, especially at lunchtime, what about all the paper and plastic generated there?
Q. Why don’t you have bottled water available all day?
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A. You asked, and we heard you. You’ll find more healthy options this year — more protein and more fruit. We’ve discovered that healthier food leads to more productive meetings, so thanks for nudging us in this direction!
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A. The Conference Center recycles paper, plastic, and metal. The center understands how valuable our planet is and embraces its role in protecting it. They are committed to using quality products while reducing the environmental footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Trying to regulate the temperature in a huge space like Hibiscus Hall is a challenge. We know there are going to be hot and cold spots as we strive to set a temperature that is comfortable for everyone. If you’re inclined to be cold, you may want to bring a sweater or jacket.
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A. We — and the Conference Center — are committed to eliminating plastic waste and to recycling. There are water coolers up and down the concourse on Friday and Saturday and in Hibiscus Hall as well on Saturday. You can refill your own water bottle there, or use a plastic cup that you refill throughout the day. Those are both better choices than single-use bottles and demonstrate The Episcopal Church’s commitment to creation care and good stewardship of our finances.
University of the South Trustee:
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The Standing Committee is a council advising the bishop. In certain circumstances, the StandingCommittee is the ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese of Southwestern Florida in the absence of the bishop. The Standing Committee is involved in a number of matters including church indebtedness andordination. Standing Committee members serve three-year terms, and may not serve more than twoconsecutive terms. They meet monthly on Tuesday mornings, or as needed.
The Board of Trustees is composed of individuals from each of the 28 constituent dioceses of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Individuals from the associated alumni, faculties, staff, the student bodies, as well as trustees at-large are also elected as representatives. The Board of Trustees elects and appoints a Board ofRegents, a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, and a Chaplain to serve the University and governs mattersrelated to the Charter, the Constitution, and the University Domain.
General Convention Deputies:
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General Convention deputies and alternates are elected by Diocesan Convention and serve until the diocesan election (October 2024). General Convention deputies, along with bishops, participate in thegovernance and discernment of The Episcopal Church through activities before, during, and after theGeneral Convention for which they are elected.
Diocesan Council:
Candidates may run for more than one office. Lay nominees must be at least 16 years of age and their namemust be duly enrolled in the register of their congregation, they must be regular in attendance at divineservices and make stated contributions of record to the general support of the congregation. (Canon VII, 3 Pleasea.) read about the positions open for election below.
Diocesan Council is the board of directors for the corporation of the diocese and serves as an “interim body” between conventions. It is responsible for the oversight of the work of the diocese including finance,congregational development, property issues, diocesan policy, DaySpring, and other matters concerning thefabric of the diocesan community. Council usually meets on the third Saturday of the month at DaySpring,about six times a year.
Diocesan Elections
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The Disciplinary Board consists of nine persons (five clergy and four lay) who meet in order to considerthe ecclesiastical discipline of a bishop, priest or deacon, governed by Title IV of the Canons for theGovernment of the Episcopal Church.
Biography: I was baptized at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg as a child in the 1950s and grew up in The Episcopal Church. I have always been active in my home parish, from junior choir and acolyte as a youngster to Cursillo and leadership in numerous ministries as an adult. I have served multiple terms as a member of our vestry, as senior warden, and as a delegate to Diocesan Convention. I attended local public schools, graduated from the University of Florida, attended graduate school at Emory University, and returned to UF to receive my law degree in 1977. I practiced law in the Tampa Bay area until I was elected to be a Circuit Court Judge in 2006. Since retiring from the bench at the end of 2018, I have been working as a mediator and arbitrator. I have served the diocese as Chair of the Constitution and Canons Committee and as an elected member of the Disciplinary Board. I currently serve as an appointed member of the Race and Reconciliation Committee.
Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Smith
Nominee Statement: Since I moved to Florida I have served as an AIDS Partnership Dinner Coordinator, volunteer for Empath Health, member of Faith Action Strength Together (justice ministry), attended Cursillo, Chalice Minister, Eucharist Visitor, and supervised the acolytes. I’ve served on the vestry as a Junior Warden (2015-2017 & 2019-2022), during my time I supervised our parish hall renovation, the moving of the thrift store, and the renovation of the new area for the thrift store. I led the clean-up
Election Nominees
St. John’s, Clearwater Biography: I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I was married and had two girls. They have six children between them, and I have a great-grandson too. When I was married, I traveled with my husband to Japan and worked on base as a pre-school teacher.I worked for the City of Cleveland. I started as the first female truck driver in the department and worked my way up to an Assistant Manager for Park Maintenance until I retired and moved to Florida. I really enjoy playing pinochle, traveling, and going out dancing. I became an Episcopalian in 1980 and have been active in the church ever since. In Cleveland, I was an usher, Sunday school teacher, choir mom, altar guild, breakfast coordinator, chalice minister, vestry member, adult youth leader (local and diocesan level), and a member of the commission for racial understanding (diocesan level), EYE adult youth leader (national Level), also a member and past chairman of the S.T.A.R.T. Board (Support to At-Risk Teens) and in the diaconate program.
The Hon. Jack Day, Esq. St. Thomas, St. Petersburg
Election A: Standing Committee, Lay Elect two lay persons to a three-year term
Nominee Statement: This is an exciting time of transition for our diocese and, more broadly, for the larger Church as it seeks to speak to the needs of God’s people in challenging times. As Chair of the Constitution and Canons Committee, I have had the experience of providing advice to the Bishop, which is the very role Canon IV assigns to the Standing Committee. As a longtime mediator, I have cultivated the gift of helping people reach consensus - something that is important in the work of a collegial body like the Standing Committee. My decades of lay leadership in church administration and governance at both the parish and diocesan levels have led me to offer myself for this service.
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Ms. Rachel Schnabel Holy Innocents’, Valrico Biography: The granddaughter of an Episcopal priest and lifelong Episcopalian, Rachel moved to the Diocese of Southwest Florida eleven years ago. She immediately got involved as a diocesan summer camp counselor, in parish youth leadership, Happening, and New Beginnings. She continued to serve as an adult mentor for diocesan youth council and campus ministry leader at USF while finishing school. After, she joined the Young Adult Service Corp and served a year with the Episcopal Anglican Church in Brazil. She has pushed this diocese to begin young adult ministry again as a participant and team member for Vocare weekends throughout Province Four. Her current call is to provide education and guidance for religious groups on disability access and inclusion through workshops and evaluations. She currently attends Holy Innocents’ in Valrico. Nominee Statement: There are so many things I love about The Episcopal Church. I grew up in it - not just one parish, but many as a Navy brat - and its tradition and reason informed how I approach God. While my relationship with Jesus is a very private thing, living out God’s love through The Episcopal Church has been very public. I feel our community has so much to offer this world and I want to serve on the standing committee to help ensure that the church remains as stable and whole for the future as we can make it. I believe that my degree in economics and business administration, my experiences with a multitude of parishes, and my understanding of what Millennials and young people are searching for in a faith community (since I am one) can all be used for the betterment of God’s church by fulfilling a call to the Standing Committee.
The Rev. Dr. Jessica Harris BabcockSt. Mark’s, Marco Island Biography: The Rev. Jessica currently serves as the Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Marco Island, Florida. She is passionate about preaching our ancient Jewish and Christian texts and relating those texts to contemporary issues. The Rev. Jessica came to St. Mark’s-Marco from Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL where she served as the Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and Outreach. The Rev. Jessica and her husband Dwight met while serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. Married for 30+ years, they are parents to two adult daughters and a gorgeous Golden Retriever named Luke. The Rev. Jessica holds a D. Min. and M. Div. from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN, an M.S. in Education from Georgia State University, and a B.A. in English Literature from The Centre College of Kentucky. When she’s not revitalizing churches, preaching, or caring for her flock, she loves sand between her toes, birds of all kinds, and mission work in developing countries.
Nominee Statement: I served on the Bishop Search Committee (BSC) which successfully concluded its work with the election of the Rev. Dr. Douglas Scharf. Part of the responsibility for serving on the BSC was to help and support each candidate as well as to make his or her transition into the diocese as smooth as the bumpy process can be. In order to further the call to support our Bishop-elect, I am seeking election to the Standing Committee.
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA20 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE after Hurricane Irma and followed up on repairs after a break-in and when windows were busted out. This is the end of my first term on the Standing Committee. I have been the liaison between the Standing Committee and the Commission on Ministry for two years. I am ECW Diocese President-Elect, I’m also the President of the Diocese for the Daughters of the King (DOK) and I was just elected to National Council for DOK. I feel the future of our church is in the youth. We have to include more diverse, younger priests in our church of all genders and ethnicity if the church really is interested in growing. We have to learn how to keep the youth interested in the church.
The Rev. David J. Marshall
Election B: Standing Committee, Presbyters Elect one presbyter. Elect one presbyter to a three-year term.
Nominations for Diocesan Offices
Nominee Statement: I am interested in serving on the Standing Committee to act as a sounding board and advisor to the Bishop on important diocesan matters including developing training resources for our 79 parishes. This could include programming (for lay and clergy) focused on church revitalization and growth, member retention, and shaping new outreach ministries that encourage collaboration among parishes In addition to revitalizing my home parish of St. Mark’s, Marco Island, I have served the Diocese of Southwest Florida as the Co-Chair of the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee (2021-2022) and Chair of the Bishop Transition Committee (2022). I am currently a member of the Commission on Ministry (COM) and a past member of the Diocesan Council.
Nominations were formally submitted through the Nominating Committee. Nominations printed here were submitted before the August 2022 deadline. Take time to study the candidates and their qualifications and give prayerful consideration in determining whom you will choose to do the work of the diocese in the years to come.
All Angels by the Sea, Longboat Key Biography:The Rev. David J. Marshall is Rector of All Angels, Longboat Key. He received a B.A. in political science from Saint Martin’s University in Washington in 1991 and a Master of Divinity from The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (Berkeley, California) in 2007. Although his degrees suggest some level of expertise in religion and politics, Fr. David prefers to talk about the joys and struggles of spirituality in daily life. Ordained a deacon in 2007, and a priest in 2008, he has served in congregations in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, San Diego, and for the past three years, on Longboat Key. Fr. David, who turned 53 in April, is a husband, father of four - two daughters he and his wife, Christi, adopted from Russia; shortly thereafter, they had their two boys, Ethan, who is in his sophomore year at USF, and Elijah, who is in 7th grade at Bradenton Christian School. Prior to seminary, Fr. David was a senior underwriter for an insurance company. He is an avid writer and has been published in two daily devotional books through Forward Movement. He is working on a book about a pastoral response to global ecological change.
Over the past 15 years, and in three dioceses, I have served on a variety of diocesan committees that serve as advisory boards to the bishop; specifically, the Clergy Disciplinary Board, Diocesan Camp Steering Committee, Executive Council, Mission Share Advisory Committee, Diocesan Strategic Planning Board, and the Clergy Health and Wellness Committee. I have a heart for discernment and (many) prayers for wisdom that have helped me advise the episcopate. It is with that experience and ministry, I seek to be elected to our Standing Committee.
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St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg Biography: The Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley is both a cradle Episcopalian and a native Floridian. Ryan grew up in Fort Myers attending St Hilary’s and it was there that he first heard God’s call to the ordained ministry, through his fellow parishioners, his peers, and the diocesan youth ministry of Happening. After ordination his first call was as the curate of Saint Mark’s in Tampa where he had primary responsibilities for youth and young adult ministry. Three years later Ryan had met and married his wife, Elise, and they have two beautiful children, Jackson and Caroline. He has previously served as the rector of a wonderful parish in the Diocese of Pennsylvania for eight years, and is currently celebrating his fifth year as rector of St. Thomas’. He is a current member of the Standing Committee, serving as the Recording Secretary, and is seeking re-election. One of Ryan’s favorite scripture passages as John 10:10, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” His prayer is that the life of Christ may be made manifest in each and every person’s heart, mind, and soul and that abundant life would spill over into the surrounding community and beyond.
Election C: Diocesan Council, At Large Elect one clergy person to a two-year, at-large term. The Rev. Edward F.P. Gibbons, Epiphany Church, Cape Coral Biography: Fr. Eddie Gibbons, originally from Ireland, trained for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Community at All Hallows Seminary, Dublin. He was ordained to the diaconate on June 6, 1997, and to the Priesthood on October 18, 1997. Having been received into The Episcopal Church on February 15, 2015, Fr. Eddie and his wife Alicia were married at St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church in Ft. Myers on May 30, 2015. He has a B.A in Theology and Philosophy from All Hallows Seminary, Dublin, a Higher Diploma in Social Policy from University College Dublin, a Masters in Social Work from Trinity College, Dublin, and a Certificate of Anglican Studies from Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. He was received as a priest into The Episcopal Church at a service on September 28, 2019. In recent years, Fr. Eddie served as a Chaplain (Spiritual Care Counselor) at Hope Healthcare/ Hospice. He has also ministered in several parishes including Good Shepherd, LaBelle, St. Hilary’s Ft. Myers, and St. Monica’s in Naples. Currently Fr. Eddie is serving as Rector at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Cape Coral.
The Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley
Nominee Statement: Serving on the Standing Committee these last three years, and as the Recording Secretary for this last year, has been one of the most fulfilling positions I have ever been a part of in the Church. It is a tremendous honor and responsibility to provide advice and consent for our Bishop, even if it has (like most things) been a singular challenge during COVID. I have learned much about the Church and have been given new ways to pray for it during this time. I feel particularly blessed to have served at the beginning of a time of transition for our Diocese and I hope to be re-elected that I may continue throughout this transition of episcopal leadership. Stability and continuity are especially important at these moments. Currently I am also blessed to serve as the Dean of the St. Petersburg Deanery, and was an elected deputy to the 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to bring my experience, energy, and service to our Diocese, for the furthering of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the building up of Christ’s body, the Church.
Nominee Statement: As I complete my first term on Diocesan Council, I can say that it has been a real joy and honor to be able to serve in this capacity. I have learned a lot about the workings of our diocese positively responding to many concerns, challenges, and opportunities. It is rewarding to see how our diocesan leadership comes together to further the gospel in every way possible. We have much to be grateful for as ones who build on foundations laid for us, ministering in the present and moving into a future that our God of Surprises continually reveals to us. It remains important to keep our focus first on our mission as church which ultimately leads into our ministry. We do this while continuing to reflect and act upon what it means to be Good Stewards of all that we have been blessed with. I am currently serving as a member of the Commission on Ministry and I believe that ongoing formation for all is of vital importance. A spirit of openness allows us to grow as a church and I will continue to bring such openness to Diocesan Council should I be called to continue serving in this capacity.
Dr. Kerr was previously Vice President, Professional Networks at Independence Blue Cross and regional medical director for a number of plans in Texas. Dr. Kerr holds a BS from the University of Arkansas, an MBA from the University of Houston, an MD from the University of Arkansas, and was a research associate in the Nuffield department of pathology at the University of Oxford. Dr. Kerr is married to his spouse of 26 years, Dr. Jody Kerr. They have three children: Chris (23); Natalie (21); and Jonathan (18).
Mr. Robert K. Sawyer Jr,Church of the Good Shepherd, Venice
Biography: I am a retired attorney living in Venice with Theresa, my wife of 25 years. We have four children and seven grandchildren, who live in Massachusetts, Ontario, CN, and London, UK. For 15 years, I was Chancellor of Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts. I am the immediate-past Senior Warden and the current Treasurer of the Church
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Dr. Thomas P. Fitzgerald,Redeemer, Sarasota Biography: I am a cradle Episcopalian. I was baptized by then Rector Paul Reeves at All Saint’s Church, Winter Park at one month of age. My father was the 8th Rector at Church of the Redeemer, William Thomas Fitzgerald. I chose medicine as a career and surgery became my vocation. Service and sacrifice were two very important principles taught to me by my parents. The importance of sacrifice came from my mother. My walk with the Lord during early adulthood was sporadic. He opened my eyes in 2000 which coincided with my return to Sarasota and my church home, Redeemer. My ex-wife, Wendy, and I have three children: David (25), Grey (25) and Ellie (20), all graduates of Redeemer’s youth programs for Christian formation. I am currently on staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital serving as a trauma/acute care surgeon. I have been involved in committee work at the hospital and in medical staff leadership for many years including Chief of Staff. Most of my committee work has been involved with clinical privileging and quality improvement. I have served multiple terms as Surgery QI chairman and Surgery Department chairman.
Nominee Statement: As an experienced physician and seasoned executive in healthcare, I am familiar with the importance of maintaining a high level of professional standards while also working empathically and confidentially on complex issues. I am also familiar with the need to adhere to published processes while balancing the need to maintain a sensitive approach and seeking to understand the truth. I believe it is important that the church hold clergy to a high standard of professionalism that can withstand scrutiny. My experience in my professional life is that the failure for an institution to hold its own to high standards can result in increased external pressure. As such, I would like to use the experience gained in my professional life for the church’s benefit in addressing and resolving matters concerning clergy conduct. As a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal church since 2008, I have served in the choir and on the vestry. My three children are alumni of our Parish Day School and my wife served as the Sacred Studies teacher. I also served on a key committee to improve the governing relationship between our school and church. I currently serve as our Senior Warden and led our search for a new Rector.
Nominee Statement: I have been called to serve on the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board. My interest in this task derives from devotion to my Lord and His Church. I have served extensively at Redeemer beginning as a youth, including choir and serving as an acolyte. More recently, I have been a member of the Mission and Outreach committee and served as chairman. I have served two terms on the vestry and was senior warden in 2010. I have served as a lay delegate to Diocesan Convention. I have chaired two discernment committees. To date, I have not been involved in church matters at the diocesan level. I believe that the time has come for me to do so. I believe that my upbringing, my experiences in church life and governance, and love of the Lord will enable me to contribute positively. Title IV of our Canons govern the process of ecclesiastical discipline when the order or reputation of the Church and its Holy Orders is compromised. I believe prayer and discernment with the Holy Spirit are the path to truth. Discernment includes a fair and accurate reading of the facts. These will be my guiding principles if elected to the Board.
Dr. Bill L. Kerr St. Mary’s, Tampa Biography: Dr. Kerr co-founded Avalon Healthcare Solutions as its Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors in 2013. Avalon Healthcare Solutions is the first comprehensive laboratory benefit manager in the United States. Dr. Kerr is a physician and former cancer researcher with more than 20 years of experience in building and leading innovative programs in health plans and specialty benefit management companies. Before joining Avalon Healthcare Solutions, Dr. Kerr was the Chief Medical and Growth Officer at CareCentrix, a company focused on health in the home. Prior to CareCentrix, Dr. Kerr was the Chief Medical Officer and WellCare Health Plans and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida.
Election E: Disciplinary Board, Clergy
Nominee Statement: I have been in the diocese since May of 2021 as the Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Dunedin. I also currently serve on the Commission on Ministry. Clergy carry great influence over the flocks that we shepherd. Disciplinary Boards have the opportunity and duty to provide avenues for reporting and fair consideration of facts. When run properly, they help us to keep the church safe and accountable. I believe that this is of the utmost importance and feel passionate about being part of that process and making sure that our diocese is a safe and healthy place for everyone. I served on the Disciplinary Board in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and believe I would bring a different perspective to the Disciplinary Board as a newer person to the diocese.
The Rev. Joseph D. HudsonChurch of the Good Shepherd, Venice
Nominee Statement: I have served since 2016 on Standing Committee, having been Recording Secretary and Liaison to Commission on Ministry (COM) for my first two years, then Vice President for the past four years. I presently serve on the Diocesan Risk Management Committee, volunteer at St. John’s as Lay Eucharistic Visitor and Lay Reader, and helped found the weekly Men’s Interactive Bible Study some 17 years ago, which is still going strong. I was also a Charter Board Member and insurance/legal advisor for Family Promise of Hillsborough County, an ecumenical Christian outreach for homeless families with children. I also serve as Cursillo Parish Representative for St. John’s and was on the Diocesan Cursillo Secretariat (i.e., the governing body) from 2013-2015. Elected Rector for Cursillo #129 (February 2015) and Cursillo #141 (February 2019) at DaySpring, becoming the first in our diocese to repeat as Rector. For the position sought, I believe it is important to mention that I have participated in over 1,000 mediations, arbitrations, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums in my lengthy professional career.
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Mr. Ray U. Stoll,St. John’s, Tampa
The Rev. Whitney Burton,Church of the Good Shepherd,Dunedin Biography: I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA as a cradle Episcopalian. I hold a B.A. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Divinity from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN where I also served as a Resident Chaplain at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. While in Seminary, I spent the summer of 2014 in the Diocese of Southwest Florida as the seminarian intern at St. Mark’s, Marco Island. Before being appointed as Rector of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Dunedin, I served as Associate for Outreach and Community Life at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke, VA beginning in 2015. While at St. John’s in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, I served on the Executive Board, where I headed up the Missions Committee, and on the Disciplinary Board. My husband, Steven Smith, and I moved to Dunedin when I was elected Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Dunedin, FL in May 2021. I am currently on the Commission on Ministry in the diocese.
Nominee Statement: I am the current President of the Disciplinary Board and wish to carry forward this ministry in support of our new Bishop. In July, I provided the members of the board training in our responsibilities under Title IV of the Constitution and Canons.
Biography: I am a retired Certified Structure Settlement Consultant with National Financial Partners, and CEO of private consulting firms Stoll Settlement Services Inc., Stoll & Son Settlement Services, Inc., as well as past CEO of Settlement Source, Inc. These were dedicated to legal consultation, “expert witness testimony” on extra-contractual/Bad Faith issues as well as structured settlement negotiations on personal injury resolutions. Prior to that, I served as Vice President of Claims for Progressive Insurance. I have coauthored two books on these topics and written numerous articles for various insurance trade journals and legal publications and have been a frequent featured speaker internationally. I graduated from Misawa High School at Misawa AFB, Japan, and the University of North Texas with degrees in Political Science/Pre-Law. Attended University of Baltimore School of Law and received CSSC designation from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend. I also hold CPCU designation (Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter.)
Biography: Prior to my installation in 2019 as Rector of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Venice, I spent five years as a Home Team chaplain for Tidewell Hospice. Before moving to Florida in 2013 I was an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church, serving as pastor of churches in Wyoming,
Elect two clergy to a 3-year term and one clergy to an unexpired 1-year term.
The Rev. Michael S. Rau, St. Mark’s, Venice
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA24 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE Montana, and Missouri from 19942010. From 1989 - 1994 I worked as an inpatient Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor in Gillette, Wyoming. In 1987 I completed one year as a missionary to U.S. military members in Panama. I served in the Marine Corps from 1976 - 1980, being stationed in Pensacola, Florida, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Okinawa, Japan. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from Colorado Christian University, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary, a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Nashotah House Theological Seminary, and Eight units of Clinical Pastoral Education as a resident chaplain at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Biography: The Rev. Mike Rau has been serving as Rector of St. Mark’s in Venice since January of 2021. After graduating from the General Theological Seminary in NYC, Mike served as the associate rector at St. Mark’s in New Canaan, CN for two years before accepting the call to become the rector at Holy Nativity in Rockledge, PA, where he grew the parish from an ASA of 69 to 120 and nearly tripled the giving in three years. Mike served with Holy Nativity for five years prior to moving to Southwest Florida. Before seminary, Mike was Associate Director of Montgomery County’s Domestic Relations Department in Pennsylvania while also serving as a part-time youth minister for more than 15 years. Mike and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 23 years, and they have two daughters and a son plus two Australian Labradoodles.
Nominee Statement: The work of the Disciplinary Board is to help ensure our clerics are living and serving according to their vows made at ordination and conducting themselves responsibly as befitting their station and call. Conflict is a natural part of our human condition, and when conflict arises, it’s important to listen deeply and make responsible decisions for moving forward in a way that honors the dignity of every person involved. I value deep listening and believe I have the management and mediation experience to help navigate the processes and procedures set forth by diocesan and church-wide canons to help keep our diocese and its leaders accountable while maintaining respect and grace for all. Disciplinary Board actions require sensitivity, and I believe I have the skills and discernment to recommend fair and just courses of action to ensure our diocese is conducting healthy safe ministry by and for all.
Elect one lay person to a three-year term begining begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
Mr. Gregory Alan Hearing, Esq.,St. John’s, Tampa Biography: I am a life-long Episcopalian. My parish is St. John’s, Tampa where I graduated from the Parish Day School in 1978. After high school, I attended The University of the South graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Political Science in 1986. Thereafter, I attended the Florida State University College of Law graduating with honors in 1989. I have practiced labor and employment law in Tampa for over 30 years. I am married to Kamra Hearing and we have four sons, all of whom also graduated from St. John’s Parish Day School.
Nominee Statement: This summer I was appointed to the Disciplinary Board by the board president to fill a vacancy on the Board. I am currently assigned as president of a Conference Panel. As a Wesleyan minister I served churches in Wyoming, Montana, and Missouri. Being the only pastor of small churches in small communities, I gained skills in conflict management through the school of hard knocks. I also received training in Refocus Ministries from Church Resource Ministries, an organization established to revitalize struggling churches and their leadership. In this capacity I was hired by the District Superintendent of the Tri-State District of The Wesleyan Church to work for three years with pastors in reevaluating their lives and ministries and facilitated retreats with a large number of churches and their leadership. In personality and temperament, I am a Myers-Briggs ISFJ, and an Enneagram nine with a one-wing. Nines with one-wing are known as being, “modest and open-minded. They are great at peacekeeping and have a deep motivation to help others. They thrive in environments that allow them to contribute on a large scale and utilize their mediation skills.”
Election F: University of the South Trustee, Lay
Nominee Statement: I have served as a Vice-Chancellor for the Tampa Deanery since 1991. I have chaired the Diocesan Resolutions Committee for many years as well. I have had the honor of serving as a Trustee of The University of the South on behalf of the diocese in the past. In my parish, I have held many roles including most recently serving as senior warden for two years. I have served as a member and Chair of the Board of Trustees of St. John’s Parish Day School for several years. I am active in my community and have served on several non-profit boards. I would be honored to serve the diocese as a Trustee for The University of the South.
Mr. Peter Dombrowski St. Martin’s, Hudson Biography: I am a member of St. Martin’s in Hudson and I am presently the Junior Warden. I have lived in Hudson for five years, having moved here from Manchester, CT. I am married to Phyliss (a second marriage for both of us), and
The Rev. Robert B. Crow, St. Anne of Grace, Seminole
Elect one clergy to a three-year term begining begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
Biography: As a lifelong Episcopalian and as a resident of our diocese for over 40 years, I have served in a variety of church-related roles. In my parish, I have been Sr. Warden, Director of Sunday School, and delegate to annual diocesan conventions. Currently, I am a member of our Worship Committee, choir, and altar guild. At the Diocesan level, I chaired the Anti-Racism Committee; served on the Ecclesiastical Court; and was co-President of the Chapel Center @ USF Board. One of my proudest diocesan accomplishments was working to secure “seat, voice, and vote” at Diocesan Conventions for lay leaders who serve as Deputies to General Convention and who serve as members of Standing Committee and Diocesan Council. Nationally, I have served as a deputy to six General Conventions and most often have been appointed to serve on legislative committees focusing on national and/or international concerns. For almost twenty years, I served The Episcopal Church in anti-racism ministries. I currently am an associate professor of Communication and former Director of Africana Studies at the University of South Florida where I teach and write on issues related to communication and human diversity. I am married to SJHOP musician Julius James.
2554th ANNUAL CONVENTION Election G: University of the South Trustee,Clergy
Biography: I was reared in Alabama and was confirmed in St. Mary’s on the Highland’s Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL in 1990. My wife, Ann, and I were also married at St. Mary’s in 1992. I am currently the rector of St. Anne of Grace, Seminole, FL. I earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an MBA from Samford University, and an M.Div. from The University of the South (Sewanee). I was honored to serve as rector of St. Andrew’s-by-the-Sea in Destin, FL, as dean of my convocation, as a member of the Parish Vitality initiative, and on the Standing Committee in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast before coming to the Diocese of Southwest Florida in 2018. My hobbies include reading, traveling, playing with our Boston Terriers, spending time at the beach, and spending time with friends. Nominee Statement: I came to St. Anne of Grace in 2018 as vicar. St. Anne’s was a mission at that time. One of the goals given to me was to facilitate St. Anne’s returning to parish status. A lot of work toward this goal had been done prior to my arrival. However, there were a few more steps -- computerizing the general ledger; automating the check processing, payment procedures, and payroll; and writing our history -- which I helped facilitate. St. Anne’s was officially recognized as a parish at the 2020 Annual Diocesan Convention. As mentioned earlier, I am a graduate of the University of the South (Sewanee). My interest in being a trustee stems from the experiences I had during my three years studying there. I also want to be a part of ensuring quality education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels of this institution.
Election H: General Convention, Lay Elect four lay persons to a two-year term.
Nominee Statement: Because I love our Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement and the good news it offers, I want to continue to help our church adapt and grow through these challenging times for organized religion. That was one of the reasons I identified Structure and Governance as my top legislative priority for this most recent General Convention. But our work for this convention was cut short by COVID-19, and we only dealt with the most urgent issues. I, like many of my fellow deputies, would like to be able to continue that work by serving as a deputy at the next convention. Further, I fully support our church’s three pillars: On “Evangelism,” as we find novel ways to reach the young and unchurched, so too must we remain faithful to those who still fill the pews and are online. On “Racial Reconciliation and Justice,” conversations in the church related to those topics are more important now than ever. And on “Environmental Stewardship,” I am proud to support our church that says we must act. Age diversity has been a strength of our diocesan deputations. If elected again, I would serve as a “senior deputy” who can offer both wisdom and vision.
Dr. Navita Cummings James, St. James House of Prayer, Tampa
Biography: I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have been married to my wife, Beverly for forty-seven years. I have two children, a son, Duane II, and a daughter, Ebony. I am in the Healthcare Profession. I am a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Meharry Medical College’s Radiologic Technology Program, and Vanderbilt University’s Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. I presently serve as the Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety Office for HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. I have worked for this healthcare organization for forty years. I am very active in my professional societies, having served as State and Regional President of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Societies. I also sit on the Advisory Board for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Hillsborough Community College. My hobbies include reading, music, and singing.
Nominee Statement: I am a lifelong Episcopalian. I made Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church my spiritual home in 2012. Over the past twelve years, I have served as an acolyte, chalice bearer, lay reader, and sang in the church choir. I have also served as a member of the vestry, finance, stewardship and audit committees, and as treasurer. I now have the honor of serving as the Senior Warden for my church. I also have served on the Standing Committee for the Diocese of Southwest Florida. The Episcopal Church has been losing members over the past years. I would like to look at ways of changing this trend around. We are also losing our young people. We need to look at ways of retaining our youth. We need to continue our work towards racial reconciliation and gender reconciliation. Churches that celebrate, embrace, and embody this reality in their communities will thrive.
Mrs. Melissa Rau, St. Mark’s, Venice Biography: A lifelong Episcopalian, Melissa Rau has been a church leader for 20+ years, specializing in formation and discipleship, as well as churchwide strategic planning, institutional advancement, and congregational development. She is currently serving St. Mark’s in Venice as Director of Formation and Engagement and with Bexley Seabury Seminary in fundraising. Before moving to Venice in January 2021, Melissa was the Sr. Program Director for Leadership, Partnerships, and New Initiatives at Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) and consequently managed the Forma network—The Network for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Church and Beyond. She has been a consultant with Ministry Architects—the nation’s leading provider of strategic planning for children, youth, and church-wide ministries—since 2012. Melissa is the host of the podcast For People with Bishop Rob Wright, produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. She’s currently enrolled as a part-time
Ms. Anna C. Haeffner, Redeemer, Sarasota Biography: I have been an active member of this diocese since I attended a Happening weekend in the fall of my junior year of high school, in November of 1991. Within these past three decades, I have been an active member of three congregations within the Manasota Deanery, first at Church of the Nativity, in Sarasota, then at Church of the Holy Spirit, in Osprey, and now at Church of the Redeemer, in Sarasota. I have viewed this diocese and the ministries within it from the perspective of a youth, then as a young adult, and now in the second half of my forties, I suppose this is “middle age”. Along with numerous ministries and roles within the congregations I have been a part of, I have had the opportunities to serve on the diocesan level as a member of the Happening Board; as well as just about every position on a Cursillo team, as well as two terms on the Cursillo secretariat, two years as the Lay Director. I was on the nominating committee to find our current bishop, as well as being a delegate to general convention for the 79th and 80th general conventions.
Nominee Statement: Along with being a deputy for the 79th General Convention, I was appointed by the Presiding Bishop & President of the House of Deputies to serve on an interim body -- the task force for Communion Across Difference. At the time of this application, the “new” interim bodies have not been called yet, but I hope to continue to be involved in that conversation. The two Conventions were similar, and yet very different as a result of the pandemic and precautions that were put into place. I feel that my experience from both deputations would be an asset going into this next convention, especially with a much shorter time of preparation. (2 years instead of 3). After much discernment, prayer, and consulting with lay people and clergy whom I respect, I am honored to put my name forward at this time.
Nominee Statement: Since being at St Martin’s, I have been a vestry member in various capacities. We are now in the process of finding and selecting a Priest-in-Charge, and I am part of the search committee. I have organized and help run a tag sale, and many pancake breakfasts. I feel that I can offer ideas and insights to make the General Convention successful.
Mr. Duane Anthony Hollier, Sr.St. Martin’s, Hudson
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA26 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE between us we have five children, all girls, eight grandchildren, and 1 1/2 great-grandchildren. The Episcopal Church has been a great part of my life and I would enjoy giving back in any way possible.
Elect four clergy to a two-year term.
• Rector of St Hilary’s Church in Fort Myers 8+ years
Election I: General Convention, Clergy
The Rev. A. Charles Cannon, III, Saint Hilary’s, Fort Myers
Biography: I am a lifelong Episcopalian, born in Greenville, SC, on 06/14/1958. My father is a retired Episcopal Priest, my mother is deceased. I am the eldest of four children, baptized in Greenville, SC, in December of 1958 at Christ Church and confirmed at St. Philip’s Church in Charleston, SC, in 1971. I graduated from the University of Florida in 1982, earned a Master of Social Work from Barry University in Miami in 1985, and attended The University of the South - Sewanee, School of Theology - earning a Master of Theology Degree in 2011. Since ordination, I have served as rector of St. James the Fisherman in Islamorada, FL, for 3 years and St. Hilary’s in Fort Myers for 8+ years. I am a divorced father of two adult children.
• Dean of Fort Myers Deanery to fill an unexpired term
The 2021 Convention was canceled due to COVID-19, so I served at the shortened 2022 Convention. Much of the holy and groundbreaking work of the Convention is still not complete. I think continuity on issues such as protecting women’s reproductive rights, building racial and gender equality within the church, and
Nominee Statement: As a priest in the Diocese for 8+ years, I have served in different ways:
• Clergy Deputy to the 80th General Convention
Nominee Statement: For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in church-wide governance. Due to the many transitions our family has undergone to answer the call of ministry, it never felt appropriate to run before now. Since we are establishing firm roots in Venice, I’d love to be considered to serve our diocese as a deputy to General Convention. Serving on the Task Force on Formation and Ministry of the Baptized, I helped craft the resolution that was adopted to form a church-wide digital hub to help the church be better at sharing formation resources. My work with Bexley Seabury Seminary has given me a unique perspective on how the church is (and isn’t) equipping and forming leaders for relevant and contextualized ministry. The Episcopal Church has some tremendous opportunities, and I’d like to use my experience and passion to help shape church-wide conversations, especially those pertaining to evangelism, congregational development and leadership, life-long discipleship, baptism, and innovative organizational structures of being and doing church. My work with church-wide organizations has given me a rich network, and I will use my work as a deputy to assist and inform our diocese in living into what God is calling us to be.
2754th ANNUAL CONVENTION MDiv student (on leave) with GTS. While her husband, Mike, the rector at St. Mark’s in Venice, was in seminary in NYC, Melissa was the Communications Assistant to Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Schori. She and Mike have two daughters (22 & 18) and a son (16). This last triennium, she served on the TaskForce on Formation & Ministry of the Baptized.
• Diocesan Council for two terms • Diocesan Endowment Committee for one term • Constitution and Canons review committee for one term
Nominee Statement: Since I moved to Florida, I have served as an AIDS Partnership Dinner Dinner Coordinator (volunteer), volunteered for Empath Health, a member of Faith Action Strength Together (FAST is a justice ministry), attended Cursillo, Chalice Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and work with the acolytes. I served on the vestry as the junior warden (2015-2017) and (2019-2022) during my tenure, I supervised our parish hall renovation, the moving of the thrift shop, and the renovation of the new area for the thrift shop. Led the clean-up after Hurricane Irma, followed up on repairs after a break-in, and also when the parish hall and church windows were busted. I am on the Standing Committee (first term), the liaison between the Standing Committee and the Commission on Ministry for two years. I was a Deputy for General Convention for the first time, and I really enjoyed learning more about how the Church works. I’m President-Elect for EWC for the Diocese. President of the Daughters of the King (DOK) for the Diocese and just elected to the National Council for DOK.
Biography: I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I was married and had two girls. They have six children between them, and I have a great-grandson too. When I was married, I traveled with my husband to Japan and worked on base as a pre-school teacher. I worked for the City of Cleveland. I started as the first female truck driver in the department and worked my way up to an Assistant Manager for Park Maintenance until I retired and moved to Florida. I really enjoy playing pinochle, traveling, and going out dancing. I became an Episcopalian in 1980 and have been active in the church ever since. In Cleveland, I was an usher, Sunday school teacher, choir mom, altar guild, breakfast coordinator, chalice minister, vestry member, adult youth leader(local and diocesan level), and a member of the commission for racial understanding (diocesan level), EYE adult youth leader (national Level), also a member and past chairman of the S.T.A.R.T. Board (Support to At-Risk Teens) and in the diaconate program.
Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Smith,St. John’s, Clearwater
Biography: I am originally from Columbus, GA, and grew up in The Episcopal Church. My undergraduate degree is from Emory University in Atlanta. While participating in Canterbury, the Episcopal chaplaincy at Emory, I discerned a call to ordination through the Diocese of Atlanta. After serving as a lay hospital chaplain for a year, I matriculated at the General Theological Seminary in New York, where I earned an M.Div. Following seminary, I served in parish ministry in the Diocese of Alabama, where I served for 7 years before being called to the Church of the Annunciation on Anna Maria Island in 2015. I have served as summer camp chaplain, Cursillo spiritual director, Diocesan Council member, School for Ministry Development faculty member, in the Department of Liturgy and Music (Diocese of Alabama), and as a Deputy to the 2015 General Convention. I currently serve as personnel co-chair of STREAM in Manatee County. As a priest, I enjoy preaching and presiding in the liturgy, pastoral care, and ministry to the community. Beyond the church, I love hiking, kayaking, traveling, photography, and seeing the Atlanta Braves win the World Series.
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA28 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE standing against gun violence in America needs continuation. I feel called to continue condemning and eradicating the effects of racism, sexism, and gender inequality in our Church. Finally, I would like to ensure that the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and current liturgical alternatives are protected for the life of the Church. Please vote for me to have the honor of serving again as a deputy at the 2024 General Convention.
Nominee Statement: I am blessed to be an Episcopalian, and I believe our church has good news to share with the world. We live in times of considerable change in the church and the world. This can be both anxious and exciting. Our fundamental call, to be disciples of Jesus, remains the same. The General Convention plays an important role in guiding us in this mission on a churchwide basis. A former bishop of mine described our challenge well when he said we should “hold fast to what is good” while being open to “sing to the Lord a new song.” I strive to hold both of these truths in balance in my ministry as a parish priest and would do so as a Convention deputy. I believe the church is best served when our deputies are committed to collegiality in the deputation and with deputies from other dioceses. Having served in this capacity before, I am prepared for the long days preceded by considerable preparation for this position. The move to electronic committee meetings with the most recent convention has expanded this reality. I would commit to showing up in person and online as needed.
The Very Rev. BryanD. O’Carroll, HolyInnocents’, Valrico
Biography: The Rev. Adrienne R. Hymes is the first Vicar of the diocesan church plant, St. Paul’s Wesley Chapel. Since 2017 the Rev. Hymes has developed the diocesan vision of an Episcopal Church presence in Wesley Chapel into a vibrant and growing mission church— the first and only Episcopal Church in Wesley Chapel. Prior to serving as full-time Vicar, the Rev. Hymes served as the diocese’s Missioner for Church Extension. As Missioner, the Rev. Hymes served as the resident chaplain at St. Anselm’s Episcopal Chapel Center at USF and church planter. the Rev. Hymes, a life-long Episcopalian, was led to the Diocese of Southwest Florida in July 2014, after earning her M.Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary. The Rev. Hymes is a clinically-trained chaplain with emergency room (ER)/trauma experience. With more than 13 years of experience as a corporate public relations and marketing executive in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, the Rev. Hymes’ skill set, paired with her natural entrepreneurial disposition, uniquely equipped her to engage the layered mission fields of the USF campus and the suburb of Wesley Chapel. The Rev. Hymes earned her B.A. degree in Rhetoric and Communications Studies from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.
Biography: Fr. Bryan has been married to Susan for 31 years and they have three children and seven
The Rev. Matthew Grunfeld, Annunciation, Holmes Beach
Nominee Statement: As a life-long Episcopalian, I was raised with a deep love and appreciation for The Episcopal Church and am always discerning how my own abilities and gifts might contribute to the health of the church. As a first-time deputy, and first-time deputation Chair, I am deeply grateful for the delegates of the 2019 Diocesan Convention who elected me to serve in the important work of the Episcopal Church’s governance. Because of my experience as a church planter, House of Deputies President, Gay Clark Jennings, appointed me to serve as Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee on Evangelism and Church Planting in 2021. Over these pandemic months, I have had the General Convention 101 experience of “building the plane while flying,” and learning the legislative process. This whole journey of collecting knowledge, while practicing new skills, has been fascinating. God has equipped me with a visionary spirit, and gifts for communication across diverse populations—essential for the Church’s vitality now and into the future. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to build upon the knowledge gained over these last three years, and humbly request your consideration for election as deputy to the 81st General Convention in 2023.
The Rev. Adrienne R. Hymes,St. Paul’s, Wesley Chapel
Nominee Statement: I would be honored to be able to continue this work if elected as your Deputy. What I love most about The Episcopal Church is the people. I do not agree with every decision my vestry, diocese, or General Convention makes. I support the one body of Christ and I have grown to respect our governance structure of involved laity and clergy. Episcopalians, like most people, resist change until not changing is more painful than changing. So change we must, or die we will. But our change has to be theologically sound and practically useful. Communication is key. Allowing the people who inevitably will disagree with the change to voice their disagreement and respect opposing viewpoints is a way to move forward and remain in the relationship. Depending on the gravity of the change it goes well. It goes poorly when the change is emotionally charged. The Episcopal Church has clear policies and procedures for navigating change effectively. These resources are readily available to all interested parties. Achieving unity amidst diversity is the Godly goal. I believe my experience navigating the complexity of General Convention, especially as a member of the Dispatch of Business committee, makes me a good candidate.
Nominee Statement: I have actively served this diocese first as a lay person and now as a priest for more than 20 years. Having effectively served in many diverse leadership positions it is my hope to bring these experiences and knowledge to this important role. When serving God’s Church, it is always my desire to live into Paul’s words “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” (Eph.4:15). As The Episcopal Church strives to maintain our unity and diversity as followers of Jesus, I would be honored to serve our diocese as an experienced Deputy to General Convention.
The Rev. Roy Tuff, Church of theGood Shepherd, Punta Gorda Biography: I bring years of experience in church, school, and business settings to The Episcopal Church. My wife Maria and I have three grown children and five grandchildren. My family moved from MN to FL with the family newspaper business in 1988. My love of sacred choral music brought us to Trinity-by-the-Cove in Naples in 1994. I entered the Diocese of Southwest Florida’s discernment process for ordination in 1997, earned a B.A. from Florida Gulf Coast University in May of 2000, and received a Master of Divinity from
2954th ANNUAL CONVENTION grandchildren. He has been an active member of the Diocese of Southwest Florida for almost 25 years. As a lay person he worked in sales and management for 20-plus years. Fr. Bryan discerned his call and in 2011 was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Fr. Bryan attended Eckerd College where he earned a BA with honors in Human Development (2008). He then went on to Nashotah House Theological Seminary where he graduated Cum laude with a Master of Divinity (2011). Fr. Bryan then returned to the Diocese of Southwest Florida where he continues to serve the Diocesan/deanery/parishchurch.
activities: Dean of the Tampa Deanery 2019 to present, Clerical deputy to 2018 General Convention. Commission on Ministry (Member 2011-2016 Chair 2016-2018), Chaplain SCF 2014-2018, Diocesan Camp Chaplain 2013-2021, Past member of Youth Leadership Team, New Beginnings Coordination Team 2004-2008.
The School of Theology at the University of the South in May 2003. Prior to becoming Rector of Good Shepherd, I served as Chaplain of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School in Bradenton and assisted at Christ Church, Bradenton where I was ordained a priest in 2003. I have been a General Convention Deputy three times now and have been quite active in the many offerings of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. I love our diocese and I love The Episcopal Church. I believe our diocese’s vast array of collegial offerings throughout the year, every year, is among the best available continuing education offered anywhere.
The Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley,St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg
Biography: I was born and raised in this Diocese. From early on, I grew to take seriously my relationship with Jesus Christ and accepted my call to ordained ministry here at an early age. After graduating from Wake Forest University and SeaburyWestern Theological Seminary, I was called to serve as Curate at St. Mark’s
An important part of the convention is the annual Clergy Spouse Association lunch, held on the Saturday of convention. In addition, the Clergy Spouse Association, an organization that supports the spouses of priests and deacons. The luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Clergy Spouse Association Lunch on Saturday
Elections in 2022 At Large
I. General Convention, Clergy: Elect four (4) clergy deputies to a two-year term. (Two-year term instead of three-year term due to COVID-19 impact on the order of General Convention.)
C: Diocesan Council, At large, Clergy: Elect one (1) clergy person to a two-year term.
Church in Carrollwood, Tampa. After three and a half years there, I accepted the call to serve as Rector of St. George’s, Ardmore, PA, a position I held for almost eight years. In 2017, I was elected the next Rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, FL and joyously returned to my home state and diocese. I am married to Elise Woodroffe Whitley and together we are the proud parents of two children, Jackson, (10) and Caroline (7), in addition to one unruly rescue mutt.
H. General Convention, Lay: Elect four (4) lay deputies to a two-year term. (Two-year term instead of three-year term due to COVID-19 impact on the order of General Convention.)
Nominee Statement: It would be an honor to represent this Diocese at the General Convention; though I was elected to attend the 80th Convention, I got COVID just before it. God’s timing. The Holy Spirit calls us to our ministries based upon the gifts we have received through grace. Even though I am a social progressive, I am a liturgical traditionalist; I believe any future revision of the Book of Common Prayer must be entered into from a theological position of integrity. I hold to the historic Creeds of the Church and believe in the real power of the sacraments to transform lives. I believe Baptism is the sacrament of radical inclusion in our faith and the normative entry point to a new life in Christ. I have many leadership gifts and have served on Diocesan Councils, as the Ecumenical/Interreligious Officer, and on our Standing Committee. As a career clergyperson, I bring a deep understanding of how the church functions. As a younger clergyperson, I will be in the church, God willing, for years to come and would take any responsibility to shape its future with great faithfulness. I would be grateful to represent our great diocese at the 81st General Convention.
B: Standing Committee, Presbyter: Elect one (1) presbyter to a three-year term.
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D: Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board, Lay: Elect two (2). Elect one (1) Lay person to a 3-year term and one (1) person to an unexpired 2-year term.
A: Standing Committee, Lay: Elect two (2) lay persons to a three-year term.
Below are the six elections to be held at the 54th Annual Convention:
E: Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board, Clergy: Elect three (3). Elect two (2) clergy to a 3-year term and one (1) clergy to an unexpired 1-year term.
G. University of the South Trustee, Clergy: Elect one (1) clergy person to a three-year term,which begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
F. University of the South Trustee, Lay: Elect one (1) lay person to a three-year term, which begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
1. The Rev. Edward F.P. Gibbons Church of the Epiphany, Cape Coral Election DisciplinaryD Board, Lay Elect Two Lay Persons: Elect one Lay Person to a Three-year Term & one Lay person to an unexpired 2-year term.
Election StandingACommittee, Lay Elect Two Lay to a Three-year Term
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1. The Hon. Jack Day, Esq., Retired St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg 2. Ms. Rachel Schnabel Holy Innocents’, Valrico 3. Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Smith St. John’s, Clearwater Election B Standing Committee, Presbyter Elect One to a Three-year Term.
1. The Rev. Dr. Jessica Harris Babcock St. Mark’s, Marco Island 2. The Rev. Joseph D. Hudson Church of the Good Shepherd, Venice 3. The Rev. David J. Marshall All Angels by the Sea, Longboat Key 4. The Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg Election DiocesanCCouncil, At Large Elect One Clergy to a Two-year Term
2. Dr. Bill L. Kerr St. Mary’s, Tampa 3. Mr. Robert K. Sawyer, Jr. Church of the Good Shepherd, Venice 4. Mr. Ray U. Stoll St. John’s, Tampa
If the paper ballot voting system is required, votes will be taken by ballot and handed to an assigned Page, who will then deliver them to the tellers to be counted electronically. In special circumstances voting can also take place with a show of red or green cards.
1. Mr. Thomas P. Fitzgerald Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota
5. The Rev. Roy W. Tuff Church of the Good Shepherd, Punta Gorda 6. The Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley St. Thomas’, St. Petersburg
1. Dr. Navita Cummings James St. James House of Prayer, Tampa
Clergy to a Three-year Term, which begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
2. The Rev. Matthew T. Grunfeld Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach 3. The Rev. Adrienne R. Hymes St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wesley Chapel 4. The Very Rev. Bryan D. O’Carroll Holy Innocents’, Valrico
2. The Rev. Joseph D. Hudson Church of the Good Shepherd, Venice 3. The Rev. Michael S. Rau St. Mark’s, Venice Election UniversityF of the South Trustee, ElectLay One Lay Person to a Three-year Term, which begins 7/1/2023 and ends 6/30/2026.
1. Mr. Gregory Alan Hearing, Esq. St. John’s, Tampa Election H General Convention, Lay Elect Four Lay Persons to a Two-year Term.
Elect Two Clergy to a Three-year Term and One Clergy to an unexpired One-year Term.
2. Mr. Peter Dombrowski St. Martin’s, Hudson 3. Ms. Anna C. Haeffner Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota
4. Mr. Duane A. Hollier, Sr. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Hudson 5. Mrs. Melissa L. Rau St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice Election UniversityGof the South Trustee,ElectClergyOne
1. The Rev. Robert B. Crow, St. Anne of Grace, Seminole Election I General Convention, Clergy Elect Four Clergy to a Two-year Term.
1. The Rev. A. Charles Cannon, III St. Hilary’s, Fort Myers
1. The Rev. Whitney A. Burton Church of the Good Shepherd, Dunedin
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA32 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE Election DisciplinaryE Board,ElectClergyThree Clergy
3354th ANNUAL CONVENTION ONLINE VOTING WITH VPOLL
Voting at the 54th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EST This year we will be utilizing the VPOLL online voting platform for delegates to vote on resolutions and elections using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. To log into the voting platform go to www.vpoll.mobi in your web browser. You will receive your Login ID number at registration on the day of Convention. You will not receive these credentials prior to registration. Everything you need to know will be printed on your name tag. Voting Steps: Go to www.vpoll.mobi
2. Enter the Access Code: SWFL54 3. Enter Your Login Credentials: ID Number and Last Name 4. Select the Polling Session: 54 Convention 5. Click the Submit Button
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DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA34 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE WEBSITE ACCESS CODE LOGIN Go to www.vpoll.mobi to log in. Enter the Access Code: SWFL54 Enter Your Credentials:Login ID LastNumberName After entering in your Login Credentials, select the Polling Session: 54 Convention and click the Submit Button. NEXT STEPS
d. With respect to a vacancy created for any reason other than pursuant to a challenge which arises under the process set out in Section 2.f. of this Canon, the term of any person selected as a replacement Board member shall be until the next annual Convention. With respect to a vacancy resulting from a challenge, the replacement Board member shall serve only for the proceedings for which the elected Board member is not serving as a result of the challenge.
(ii) All vacancies shall be filled as follows:
*** g. President. Within two (2) months following each annual Diocesan Convention, the members of the Board shall elect from among themselves, by majority vote, one (1) person to serve as President for a one (1) year term. In the absence of an elected President, or if the Board is advised by the elected President, or the President's personal representative that the President shall be unavailable, or incapacitated during a time that the Board must act, or if the elected President is disqualified in a particular case, the remaining members of the Board shall elect a President pro tempore, who shall serve until the elected President is no longer unavailable, incapacitated or disqualified. In the event the President is pennanently unavailable, incapacitated or disqualified, the Bishop Diocesan shall appoint a member of 13921938.1
RESOLVED, by the 54th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida meeting at Punta Gorda on the 15th day of October, 2022: That Canon XX is renumbered as Canon XIX, Ecclesiastical Discipline, subparagraph 2.e, of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida be amended as follows:
a. Upon the determination that a vacancy exists, the President of the Board shall notify the Bishop, the members of the Standing Committee and the other members of the Board of the vacancy.
b. The President of the Board shall appoint a replacement Board member after consultation with the other members of the Board and with the members of the Standing Committee. In the event the President of the Board is unav ailable, incapacitated, or disqualified. the Bishop Diocesan shall appoint a replacement Board member of the same order as the replaced President.
3554th ANNUAL CONVENTION Resolution 2022 Resolution to Amend Canon XX of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Offered by Diocesan Council, voting on the 20th day of August, 2022.
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c. Persons appointed to fill vacancies on the Board shall be of the same order in which the vacancy has occurred and shall meet the same eligibility requirements as apply to elected Board members.
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RESOLVED, by the 54th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida meeting at Punta Gorda on the 15th day of October, 2022 That Canon XIX of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, Inc. b e deleted, in its entirety, as follows:
Seetion 3. President. The Committee shall elect a President from among any of its members to serve a one (1) year term, which is renev,rable. The election shall be held 1.vithin tv,ro (2) months after the annual meeting of the Convention.
Seetion 1. Establishment. The Diocesan Review Committee in and for the Diocese of 8outhv,'est Florida shall perform the duties and responsibilities specified for such committees by the Canons governing ecclesiastical discipline adopted by the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, as from time to time amended, which are incorporated by references, and all proceedings of the Diocesan Reviev,r Committee shall be undertaken in conformity 1.vith those Canons.
3754th ANNUAL CONVENTION Resolution 2022 Resolution to Delete Canon XIX of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Offered by Diocesan Council, voting on the 20th day of August, 2022.
Seetion 2. Members. Members of the Diocesan Reviev,' Committee shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Convention. The Committee shall consist of tv,ro (2) clergy Members of Convention, 1.vho are presbyters, one (l) clergy Member of Convention who is a deacon, and two (2) electors of Congregations. All terms shall be three years and staggered among the orders as equally as possible. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Neither a current member of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court, nor a current member of the Standing Committee, shall be eligible for membership on the Diocesan Reviev,r Committee.
Seetion 4. Challenges. In any particular ease, any member of the Committee may be challenged for cause, either by the Church Attorney or by a Respondent. The members of the Committee 1.vho are not challenged for cause shall determine the relevance and validity of such challenges, and their determination shall be final and non appealable. If the challenge is granted, or if a member of the Committee voluntarily asks to be excused from consideration of a particular ease, Diocesan Council shall name a person from the same order to fill the vacancy for the consideration of that ease only
Seetion 5. Vaeaneies. Ifa person permanently resigns from the Committee, the Diocesan Council shall name a qualified person from the same order to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting of the Convention, when an election shall be held to fill the unexpired terms. 13921471.1
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DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA38 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE
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* The Office of the Bishop staff communicated with a variety of diocesan leaders regarding individual line items.
* The Finance Committee reviewed draft budgets in their June and August meetings, and recommended the final draft to Diocesan Council. * Diocesan Council approved the final budget at their August 20, 2022 meeting.
G. Apportionment Schedule (detailed schedule of 2023 apportionment amounts which fund the diocesan budget, by church)
3954th ANNUAL CONVENTION 2023
H.Apportionment Calculation (detailed definition of the apportionment calculation in our diocese)
The 2023 Diocesan Budget Process and Reporting
Diocesan Budget2023 Diocesan Budget
Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida
Within this budget presentation are the following:
* The Endowment Fund Board determined the 2023 spending rule per the Endowment Fund Policy. Funds available for distribution are determined by using a total return principle. The approved spending rate for 2023 is 4.25% of the three-year rolling average market value of the endowment account ending in June 2022.
Note: The 2023 Diocesan Operating Budget - Detail (detailed operating budget) is available for viewing on the Diocesan website. This diocesan budget is the product of a deliberate process of conversations that include the diocesan community through Diocesan Council, committees, leaders and focus groups. While truly a year-long process, the budgeting work formally begins in June and continues through final presentation in October.
* The budget was presented to convention delegates and clergy at the Fall Deanery Convocation in September.
E. Designated Funds (summary of the activity of the council-designated funds)
F. Restricted Funds (summary of the activity of the individual donor-restricted funds)
* The Compensation for the Bishop Coadjutor will be negotiated as part of his Letter of Agreement. Appropriate contingency has been included in the 2023 budget to account for any change in compensation.
A. 2023 Diocesan Operating Budget - Summary (one page summary of the operating budget) B 2023 DaySpring Episcopal Center Budget C2023 Capital Sources and Uses of Funds D. Endowment Spending Rule Analysis (explanation of endowment spending rule calculation)
Total Congregational Support and Development 508,674$ 601,825$ Ministry and Programming Ministry Development 20,683$ 19,308$ Recovery Ministries 5,000$ 5,000$ DaySpring Program Development 100,000$ 97,450$ Youth, Young Adult and Families 150,000$ 135,000$ Campus Ministry 64,035$ 64,222$ Beyond Diocese 636,935$ 613,365$ Total Ministry 976,653$ 934,344$ Administration Administration 431,534$ 379,500$ Cemetery 4,381$ 6,742$ Bishop Discretionary $ $ Investments $ $ Personnel 1,574,756$ 1,504,610$ Retired Personnel $ $ Total Administration 2,010,671$ 1,890,852$
Operating Apportionment 3,133,544$ 3,390,715$ Miscellaneous Income 50,000$ 17,750$ Income Released from Restricted/Designated Funds-General (a) 97,638$ 87,890$ TOTAL INCOME 3,281,182$ 3,496,354$
MAY BE ONE Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2023 Diocesan Operating Budget Summary 2022
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NET TOTAL OPERATING (214,816)$ 69,333$ Notes a. Income released from restricted or designated accounts that is restricted to a particular expense category ($454,000) is presented as an offset to the expense (detailed budget available on the Diocesan website).
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,495,998$ 3,427,021$
EXPENSESCongregational
Support and Development Seminarian Transition 8,604$ 10,740$ Congregation Leadership 37,000$ 37,000$ Cultural & Ethnic Ministries 120,000$ 120,000$ Mission and Congregational Development 186,393$ 264,545$ Uncollectable Apportionment Allowance 156,677$ 169,540$
4154th ANNUAL CONVENTION Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2023 DaySpring Episcopal Center Budget Line Projected2022 Budget2023 1 INCOME 2 Meals/Lodging 1,442,755$ 1,637,973$ 3 Diocesan Budget 4 Episcopal-Other 5 Non-Episcopal 76 Miscellaneous 171,701$ 47,394$ 8 DaySpring Endowment Income (a) 53,108$ 49,295$ 109 CARES Act Aid $ $ 11 Aid From Diocesan Budget $ $ 12 13 Total Revenue 1,667,564$ 1,734,662$ 161514 EXPENSES 17 Food Services 488,602$ 536,086$ 18 % of revenue 29% 31% 2019 Guest Services 221,800$ 230,517$ 21 13% 13% 2322 Maintenance 326,519$ 401,493$ 24 20% 23% 2625 Administration 568,482$ 559,742$ 27 34% 32% 2928 Other Expenses 4,579$ 6,824$ 30 0% 0% 31 32 Total Operating Expenses 1,609,982$ 1,734,662$ 33 34 Net Total Operations (Before Depreciation) 57,582$ -$ 3635 * Depreciation (non-cash) 300,000$ 300,000$ 393837 Capital Income from Diocesan Budget (b) 100,000$ 160,000$ 40 Capital Maintenance Expenses 100,000$ 160,000$ 41 Net Total Capital $ $ Notes a. From the DaySpring Endowment per diocesan spending rule b. From Diocesan Budget Expense Account 583410 - DaySpring Capital Maintenance Support
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TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS: 1,349,761$ 1,723,440$ 191817 USES OF FUNDS: 2120 Diocesan Budget (Income Statement): 22 583410 - DaySpring Capital Maintenance Support 100,000$ 160,000$ (Note b) 2423 Fixed Assets (on Balance Sheet): Fixtures and Equipment - Diocesan House $ $ 26Car - Bishop Coadjutor 50,000$ $ Per LOA in DaySpring 50,000$ 250,000$ (Note c) to Money Market 100,000$ $ $ $ $ (Note d) (Adult $ $ (Note d) $ $ 949,761$ 1,113,440$ 10% capital apportionment rate; based on timing of church capital projects and capital income Directly to DS Capital Fund for current maintenance; 2023 projects include new ramp into chapel Assumption: Phase 2 and/or 3 only occur with sufficient major gifts (not capital apportionment) $50,000 in 2022 is for a new ramp at St. Thomas Chapel; $250,000 in 2023 is for showers in the dorms/cabins, replacement of AC units, erosion mitigation, flooring replacement (cabins and houses) and other deferred projects
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DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDATHAT THEY ALL MAY BE Sources Budget2023 OF FUNDS: Money Market Account - BOY: 751,132$ 851,282$ Income 150$ 160$ from Operating Account 100,000$ 200,000$ Money Market Account - EOY 851,282$ 1,051,442$ 87 From Diocesan Budget: 9 570050 - Capital Apportionment, Net of Allowance 488,479$ 573,519$ (Note a) 573010 - Capital Income Gifts 10,000$ $ 1211 Line of Credit ($3,000,000 available) $ $ 1413 Prior Year Carryover $ 98,479$ 1615
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The approved spending rate for 2023 is 4.25% of the three-year rolling average market value of the endowment ending in June 2022. The 3-year average return is 4.99% (down from 11.42%), 3-year average inflation of 5.0% (up from 2.6%), and endowment management fees of .45% (down from .52%). While the returns this past year are down and inflation is at a 40-year high, this rate is historically consistent and justified by the long-term performance of the endowment and the conservative spending rates in prior years.
4354th ANNUAL CONVENTION Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Endowment Spending Rule Analysis 2023 Endowment Fund Income Fund Total RestrictedEndowments/Funds Revolving Loan Fund
3 Year Average as of 6/30/21 19,488,783$ 1,285,754$ 20,774,537$ Spending Rate 4.25% NA Annual Distribution 828,273$ NA 828,273$ Monthly 69,023$ NA 69,023$
The percentage of the FUND made available for distribution shall be determined each year by the board and will normally fall in the range of three to five percent. In so doing, market performance of the portfolio will be an important consideration. It will be the goal of the board to grow, or at least maintain, the purchasing power of the FUND taking inflationary effects into account. Funds available for distribution are determined by using a total return principle, i.e., return derived from dividends and interest as well as realized and unrealized capital gains. The funds available for distribution during any one year will be limited to a percentage of the market value of the corpus that is based on a three-year rolling average, with measures taken at the end of each of the preceding twelve quarters.
This spending rule releases a total of $828,273 from restricted and designated invested funds for use in 2023, relative to $881,843 in 2022. Of this 2023 total, $286,313 is the distribution for the 36 congregation and organization participants of the Diocesan Endowment Management Program (DEMP). The calculated funds available for distribution are included in the diocesan budget for 2023 and distributed monthly per the request of the DEMP participants.
Explanation: Market Value
2018-Q3 15,874,143$ 1,342,078$ 17,216,221$ 2018-Q4 14,365,585$ 1,279,947$ 15,645,532$ 2019-Q1 16,112,976$ 1,485,271$ 17,598,247$ 2019-Q2 17,218,554$ 1,512,972$ 18,731,526$ 2019-Q3 17,048,491$ 1,183,819$ 18,232,310$ 2019-Q4 18,009,598$ 1,187,871$ 19,197,469$ 2020-Q1 15,041,427$ 1,255,953$ 16,297,380$ 2020-Q2 17,235,407$ 1,252,085$ 18,487,492$ 2020-Q3 17,998,500$ 1,258,535$ 19,257,035$ 2020-Q4 20,027,532$ 1,388,554$ 21,416,086$ 2021-Q1 20,839,855$ 1,448,917$ 22,288,772$ 2021-Q2 21,870,308$ 1,362,844$ 23,233,152$ 2021-Q3 21,605,909$ 1,465,595$ 23,071,504$ 2021-Q4 23,187,009$ 1,262,176$ 24,449,185$ 2022-Q1 21,685,354$ 1,253,583$ 22,938,937$ 2022-Q2 19,316,007$ 1,109,114$ 20,425,121$
DaySpring Endowment 1,143,916$ 4.25% (d) 49,295$ DaySpring Episcopal Charities Endowment 997,113$ 4.25% (d) 42,969$ EC Grants 2,141,029$ 92,264$ Mission Fund Mission Fund 2,304,913$ 4.25% (d) 99,326$ Operating Budget Revolving Loan Fund Notes Receivable 3,712,500$ 1.5%-4.25% 111,375$ Reinvested into RLF Fund Cash Available 1,048,360$ 3.81% 39,943$ Reinvested into RLF Fund 4,760,860$ 151,318$ Total Designated Funds 9,206,802$ 342,907$ Notes a. Total to Operating Budget 99,326$ b. Total to Designated Funds 151,318$ c. Total Out to Third Party 92,264$ 342,907$ d. Approved spending rule for 2023: 4.25% of the trailing 3 year average balance
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA44 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2023 Budget - Designated Funds These are funds grouped according to designations approved by Diocesan Council. 6/30/2022Balance Rate DistributionBudgeted2023
Income Released to: Endowments
College Chaplaincy Kiely SCF Chaplaincy Fund 39,043$ 4.25% (d) 1,682$ Operating Budget
Cemetery St Bartholomew Cemetery 75,598$ 4.25% (d) 3,258$ Operating Budget Other Hubbs 446,929$ 4.25% (d) 19,260$ Johnson 50% 121,687$ 4.25% (d) 5,244$ Blacktop 33,257$ 4.25% (d) 1,433$ Werk 1,715,655$ 4.25% (d) 73,933$ SWFL Endowment-Unrestricted 27,207$ 4.25% (d) 1,172$ 2,344,735$ 101,042$ Operating Budget
For Distribution Johnson 50% 121,687$ 4.25% (d) 5,244$ Church of the Ascension Dunning $ Fixed 1,500$ To Episcopal Charities Grants
Total Restricted Funds 9,523,319$ 389,384$ Other Diocesan Organization Endowments
Congregation Loans Flagler (St Mary, Tampa, Available funds) 142,337$ 0.00% $ Rev. Cap.Loan (St Mark, Tampa) 935,396$ 3.00% 28,062$ 1,077,733$ 28,062$ Revolving Loan Fund
These are funds legally restricted by the donor's wishes. Restriction Category / Fund Name 6/30/2022Balance Rate
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The Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit Florida corporation, organized to provide retirement support for the aged under the auspices and control of the Central, Southwest and Southeast Florida Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church currently through a scholarship program which is intended to help eligible elderly Episcopalians from the three dioceses obtain quality housing and healthcare. The Diocese elects four members to the governing board to the Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc. At 12/31/2021, the total assets of the Foundation were $16,024,048.
ECW-Sarah Howell Fund 202,810$ 4.25% (d) 8,740$ Outreach CSA-Mary Ellen Smith Endowment 35,900$ 4.25% (d) 1,547$ Outreach
4554th ANNUAL CONVENTION Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2023 Budget - Restricted Funds
Benefit of elderly Archambault 1,119,173$ 4.25% (d) 48,229$ Ross 1,233,438$ 4.25% (d) 53,153$ 2,352,610$ 101,381$ Operating Budget
Beneficial Interest in Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation
Underprivileged Smith 141,719$ 4.25% (d) 6,107$ Operating Budget Missions Foster 20,079$ 4.25% (d) 865$ Plumley 13,531$ 4.25% (d) 583$ Leach 854,503$ 4.25% (d) 36,823$ Slemaker 621,936$ 4.25% (d) 26,801$ Evans 50% 24,513$ 4.25% (d) 1,056$ 1,534,562$ 66,129$ Operating Budget
Income Released to:
Theological Education Lindsey 544,452$ 4.25% (d) 23,462$ Evans 50% 24,513$ 4.25% (d) 1,056$ Greene 212,787$ 4.25% (d) 9,170$ Mochino 134,132$ 4.25% (d) 5,780$ Hall 51,613$ 4.25% (d) 2,224$ 967,497$ 41,692$ Operating Budget
Bishop Discretionary Tulane (part A-St Mark Tampa loan) 315,034$ 3.00% 9,451$ Tulane (part B-Endowment) 553,101$ 4.25% (d) 23,835$ 868,134$ 33,286$ Operating Budget
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA46 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE FloridaSouthwestofDioceseEpiscopal ScheduleApportionment2023 ASubtotal 3+4+5+6)(linesLine8 ChurchCity OperatingNormal Income forReceivedFunds ProjectsCapital toSubjectTotal Apportionment Operating @10% Capital Total@10% $$$$$$BeachHolmesAnnunciation413,541122,599536,14041,35412,26053,614 $$$$$$EdmundSt.Arcadia92,13592,1359,2149,214 $$$$$$AndrewSt.GrandeBoca522,14930,000552,14952,2153,00055,215 $$$$$$SpringsBonitaSt.Mary912,80999,1881,011,99791,2819,919101,200 $$$$$$ChurchChristBradenton1,019,56811,019,569101,9570101,957 $$$$$$BradentonSt.George177,62116,979194,60017,7621,69819,460 $$$$$$MagdaleneMarySt.RanchLakewood289,86586,527376,39228,9878,65337,639 $$$$$$JohnSt.Brooksville68,01368,0136,8016,801 $$$$$$EpiphanyCoralCape267,68425,373293,05726,7682,53729,306 $$$$$$ClearwaterAscension1,204,09846,2501,250,348120,4104,625125,035 $$$$$$ClearwaterGoodSamaritan157,7335,000162,73315,77350016,273 $$$$$$TrinityHolyClearwater512,2938,809521,10251,22988152,110 $$$$$$JohnSt.Clearwater323,31123,532346,84332,3312,35334,684 $$$$$$CityDadeSt.Mary311,86745,000356,86731,1874,50035,687 $$$$$$ShepherdGoodDunedin437,05790,110527,16743,7069,01152,717 $$$$$$EnglewoodSt.David240,70833,612274,32024,0713,36127,432 $$$$$$483,561Iona-HopeMyersFort37,704521,26548,3563,77052,127 $$$$$$HilarySt.MyersFort519,33041,998561,32851,9334,20056,133 GodofLambMyersFort $$$$$$LukeSt.MyersFort331,370331,37033,13733,137 $$$$$$RaphaelSt.BeachMyersFort165,32230,500195,82216,5323,05019,582 $$$$$$HudsonSt.Martin66,51517,31283,8276,6521,7318,383 $$$$$$CalvaryBchRocksIndian339,169162,529501,69833,91716,25350,170 $$$$$$ShepherdGoodLaBelle48,76121,00069,7614,8762,1006,976 $$$$$$ResurrectionLargo160,66810,100170,76816,0671,01017,077 $$$$$$AnselmSt.AcresLehigh114,848114,84811,48511,485 $$$$$$SeathebyAngelsAllKeyLongboat363,49656,495419,99136,3505,65041,999 $$$$$$MarkSt.IslandMarco674,433674,43367,44367,443 $$$$$$JohnSt.Naples679,590679,59067,95967,959 $$$$$$NaplesSt.Monica496,5681,475498,04349,65714849,804 $$$$$$PaulSt.Naples397,624397,62439,76239,762 $$$$$$Trinity-by-the-CoveNaples1,914,8171,360,4903,275,307191,482136,049327,531 $$$$$$StephenSt.RicheyPortNew169,4544,709174,16316,94547117,416 $$$$$$SoulsAllMyersFortNorth345,3627,255352,61734,53672635,262 $$$$$$NathanielSt.PortNorth122,63930,024152,66312,2643,00215,266 $$$$$$SpiritHolyOsprey181,14519,948201,09318,1151,99520,109 $$$$$$AlfredSt.HarborPalm438,0081,136,7171,574,72543,801113,672157,473 $$$$$$PalmettoSt.Mary210,5904,350214,94021,05943521,494 $$$$$$Island)(PineCityJamesSt.St.John103,57514,775118,35010,3581,47811,835 $$$$$$GilesSt.ParkPinellas100,772100,77210,07710,077 $$$$$$CityPlantSt.Peter335,2309,774345,00433,52397734,500 $$$$$$CharlottePortSt.James284,3823,099287,48128,43831028,748ReportParochial2021 Apportionment2023 FiledNotReportParochial
4754th ANNUAL CONVENTION FloridaSouthwestofDioceseEpiscopal ScheduleApportionment2023 ASubtotal 3+4+5+6)(linesLine8 ChurchCity OperatingNormal Income forReceivedFunds ProjectsCapital toSubjectTotal Apportionment Operating @10% Capital Total@10% $$$$$$ShepherdGoodGordaPunta318,30436,801355,10531,8303,68035,511 $$$$$$DivinetheJohnSt.CenterCitySun760,720162,205922,92576,07216,22192,293 $$$$$$HarborSafetyHolySpirit261,6331,175262,80826,16311826,281 $$$$$$PetersburgSt.St.Augustine125,624125,62412,56212,562 $$$$$$BartholomewSt.PetersburgSt.223,91514,000237,91522,3921,40023,792 $$$$$$PetersburgSt.St.Bede141,6296,210147,83914,16362114,784 $$$$$$MatthewSt.PetersburgSt.118,773118,77311,87711,877 $$$$$$CathedralPeterSt.PetersburgSt.1,461,0251,461,025146,103146,103 $$$$$$ThomasSt.PetersburgSt.678,99118,713697,70467,8991,87169,770 $$$$$$PetersburgSt.St.Vincent265,6603,350269,01026,56633526,901 $$$$$$AlbanSt.BeachPeteSt.157,869157,86915,78715,787 $$$$$$AngelsAll&MichaelSt.Sanibel805,290561,8761,367,16680,52956,188136,717 $$$$$$NativitySarasota301,9367,726309,66230,19477330,966 $$$$$$RedeemerSarasota3,424,396565,4603,989,856342,44056,546398,986 $$$$$$BonifaceSt.Sarasota1,284,3148,9461,293,260128,431895129,326 $$$$$$224,120MargaretSt.Sarasota69,850293,97022,4126,98529,397 $$$$$$WilfredSt.Sarasota259,5622,510262,07225,95625126,207 $$$$$$GraceofAnneSt.Seminole256,01855,050311,06825,6025,50531,107 $$$$$$HillSpringSt.Andrew391,50324,955416,45839,1502,49641,646 $$$$$$315,369GraceTampa149,871465,24031,53714,98746,524 $$$$$$AndrewSt.Tampa587,041587,04158,70458,704 $$$$$$ChadSt.Tampa64,31764,3176,4326,432 $$$$$$ClementSt.Tampa248,137248,13724,81424,814 $$$$$$FrancisSt.Tampa27,70127,7012,7702,770 $$$$$$PrayerofHouseJamesSt.Tampa224,94423,207248,15122,4942,32124,815 $$$$$$JohnSt.Tampa1,365,54663,1391,428,685136,5556,314142,869 $$$$$$MarkSt.Tampa499,56315,528515,09149,9561,55351,509 $$$$$$280,342MarySt.Tampa20,000300,34228,0342,00030,034 $$$$$$SaintsAllSpringsTarpon317,324317,32431,73231,732 $$$$$$CatherineSt.TerraceTemple271,769271,76927,17727,177 $$$$$$InnocentsHolyValrico610,068254,979865,04761,00725,49886,505 $$$$$$ShepherdGoodVenice347,1395,948353,08734,71459535,309 $$$$$$MarkSt.Venice1,115,09843,4481,158,546111,5104,345115,855 $$$$$$PaulSt.ChapelWesley74,9902,39677,3867,4992407,739 $$$$$$ElizabethSt.Zephyrhills98,83414,613113,4479,8831,46111,345 $$$$$$Totals33,907,1455,735,19039,642,3353,390,715573,5193,964,234ReportParochial2021 Apportionment2023
2) Capital Apportionment is calculated as 10% of the congregation's "Capital Funds, gifts and additions", reported on Line 8 of the Parochial Report. These apportionment dollars are directed to the capital needs of the diocese and the support of new missions. The apportionment shall be paid on a regular monthly basis throughout the year unless other arrangements are made with approval of the Diocesan Council in advance. Please refer to Exhibit B for apportionment calculation definitions as they relate to the Parochial Report
The apportionment that each congregation pays to the Diocese of Southwest Florida for the support of the diocese and related activities of the diocese shall be calculated as the sum of two parts: 1) operating apportionment and 2) capital apportionment. The Parochial Report figures used as the basis for these calculations shall be from the report filed two years preceding the year in which the apportionment is due. For example: the 2023 apportionment is calculated using the data filed in the 2021 Parochial Report.
1) Operating Apportionment is calculated as 10% of the congregation's "Normal Operating Income", reported on SubTotal A of the Parochial Report. The 10% rate is the default for every year, however the percentage amount may be adjusted as a part of the annual budgeting process. Any exceptions to the rate for a particular year would be approved through the regular approval process of the diocesan budget for that year.
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA48 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Exhibit A - Apportionment Calculation Clarification
4954th ANNUAL CONVENTION Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Exhibit B - Apportionment Definitions and Sources Operating Apportionment Capital Apportionment
• Southwest Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, President, Dr. C. Thomas Gooding, The Rev. Bill Moyers, & The Rev. Denise C. Healy
Michael Hall Kline Sr., Chair of the Bishop’s Cabinet, and the driving force behind DaySpring’s development over its more than 40-year history in the Diocese of Southwest Florida died November 17, 2021. Thanks be to God, for Michael’s presence, and ministry in leadership serving on the Bishop’s Cabinet for DaySpring Development and throughout the diocese. The former Program Center at DaySpring is now renamed to be known as Kline Hall.
BGR Foundation Board of Trustees:
• Southeast Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Peter Eaton, Dr. Helen Bhagwandin, Dr. Harlington “H” Hanna, Ms. Barbara MacKenzie, &Mrs. Malvern V. Mathis
The Bishop’s Cabinet continues to drive the implementation of the 10-year Master Plan for DaySpring. The construction of a Maintenance Building to consolidate our services away from the guest areas and to make room for the future new meeting/worship space has been completed. The 2022 focus continues to be the Spring of Support fountain and gathering area which will honor the contributions of many and provide a spiritual space for reflection and meditation. These projects are supported by multiple grants from community foundations and individual donors that share our appreciation for DaySpring as a Sacred Place in the heart of our community. With the grace of God and love of Jesus Christ, DaySpring will continue as a caring and resourceful haven for all His people.
Reports to Convention Bishop’s Cabinet for DaySpring Development
Lana J. Fitzgerald, Chair Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc.
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA50 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE
The Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation’s financial assistance program continues to provide financial aid to lowincome senior Episcopalians from the Southwest, Southeast, and Central Dioceses of Florida seeking help with the cost of retirement living and medical expenses. We do still gratefully receive donations from individuals and parishes from the three dioceses, as well as through estate charitable planned giving. The board of trustees would like to preserve the endowment fund as much as possible, using the income from investments for distributions. In 2022, we will have helped 55-60 Episcopalians, living in retirement communities, assisted living, and senior facilities/apartments in the three dioceses, and approximately $650,000 - $680,000 will have been distributed for financial assistance mostly in the form of monthly housing grants by the end of the year. Sample Retirement/ALF/Senior Living Facilities housing BGR Foundation financial aid recipients: Hampton Manor, Ocala; Riverview House, Lake Worth; Colony Court Apt., Eustis; Century Village, W. Palm Beach; Savannah Court of Maitland; Palm’s Edge ALF, Riviera Beach; Westminster Winter Park; St. Andrews Residence, West Palm Beach; Orlando Lutheran Towers; Grand Villa ALF, Boynton Beach; Gulfstream Harbor, Orlando; Arbors at Belleair, Clearwater; Cascade Heights, Longwood; Pinellas Heights, Largo; Magnolia Towers, Orlando; McCown Towers, Sarasota; New Horizon Share Home, Winter Haven; Woodlands Village, Bradenton; Trinity Towers West, Melbourne; Elison of Pinecrest, Largo; Magnolia Manor, Daytona Beach; Hampton Point, Punta Gorda; Greengate Apt., W. Palm Beach; Leitner Creek Dr. Condos, Bonita Springs; Southbridge Condos, W. Palm Beach and Grand Reserve, Zephyrhills
• Central Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Vice President; Mr. Alexander C. Mackinnon Secretary; Mr. Guy D. Colado, Treasurer; The Very Rev. Hugh McGlashon, Jr., &The Rev. Kim Spear Ginger Van Valkenburgh, Exec. Director
Chaplains to Retired Clergy
Our diocese has 12 chaplains who provide pastoral care for approximately 300 retired clergy and 250 spouses. The chaplains are assigned regionally by deanery and under the direction of the Office of the Bishop. We provide pastoral care when needed with illness and at the time of a death. Our focus is to connect the retiree with a local congregation if they are not already attached. In the spring Bishop Smith sponsors an annual Retired Clergy/ Spouse Day at DaySpring. This year’s event was in person for the first time in several years. It took place on Ash Wednesday with a great speaker, Holy Eucharist, the imposition of ashes, and a delicious lunch. The following is a sampling of our ministry: hospital visits, luncheons with clergy and spouses, mailing birthday and anniversary cards, attending funerals and following up as needed, phone calls and home visits to the ill and infirm, and transportation on occasion. The Chaplains are: The Rev. Canon Chris Gray and Paula Gray (Diocesan Chaplains), the Rev. Leo Crawford and Ann Crawford (Clearwater Deanery), the Rt. Rev. Barry Howe and Mary Howe (St. Petersburg Deanery), the Rev. Jerry Stadel and Anne Stadel (Tampa Deanery), the Rev. Ted Copeland (Manasota Deanery), the Rev. John Warfel (Venice Deanery), the Rev. Kathy Schillreff (Naples Deanery), and the Rev. Suzanne Post (Ft. Myers
The Clergy Spouse Association (CSA) continues in carrying out its mission of supporting the spouses of ordained clergy by providing opportunities for enrichment, fellowship and outreach. Our community strives to connect and engage with spouses of clergy who are active, retired or widowed. We gathered twice this year for annual events that were designed to build relationships for support and communication.DuetotheCOVID-19
Lori Reho, President Commission on Ministry
Companion Diocese Committee
In addition, the Sunshine Committee sent greetings, good wishes and condolences to diocesan spouses of clergy as such occasions arose throughout the year. In closing, all spouses of clergy are warmly encouraged to join us for our unique fellowship with one another. Our annual events provide opportunities to create individual relationships and support systems throughout the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Clergy Spouse Association events are publicized through mailers, social media, diocesan publications and the diocesan website.
The members of the Companion Diocese Committee continue to have the challenge of how to stay in relationship with our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in the Dominican Republic. With much prayer and thought, we are discovering ways to work from afar in order to continue several projects. This past year has proved to be even more limiting for the Companion Diocese Committee, following a couple of virtual meetings, the decision was made to suspend meetings until there is more certainty about what we can accomplish and when we are able to resume travel. A major challenge has been addressing COVID-19 concerns, especially if team members test positive and arrangements must be made for quarantine prior to returning home. For more than 26 years Church of the Redeemer has been actively involved in adult mission work in the Dominican Republic. During this time frame, the projects Redeemer has funded and helped build include several churches, a parish hall, a vicarage (priest residence on church property), an assisted living facility, and several schools. The most recent project built a second-floor parish hall at Monte Sión (the church that was constructed by mission groups from Redeemer over the last few years). Plans are currently on hold with the hope that efforts can continue in the near future to address the current needs of the Dominican church.
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The Annual Gathering and Retreat, scheduled for February 5-7, 2021, was cancelled due to continued concern for the safety of the community during the pandemic. As a substitution for the in-person retreat, the CSA invited the Rev. Catherine Tyndall Boyd to host the May Zoom Social. Turnout for the evening was high and the discussion was lively and relevant.
The Rev. Janet Tunnell, Chair
Members of the Commission on Ministry (COM) are lay and ordained persons who serve the church at the pleasure of the Bishop. An appointed member of the Standing Committee serves on the COM as liaison. In conjunction with the Standing Committee, the Canon to the Ordinary, the Office of the Bishop, congregations, aspirants, postulants, and candidates, members of the COM have worked to create an environment of prayerful discernment. Each member of the COM is assigned as a liaison to those in the discernment process beginning with the time a person seeks to form a Discernment Group. In 2021, the COM gathered via ZOOM and in person - for nine (9) committee meetings, four (4) Bishops Advisory Panel Interviews, and two (2) Vocation Information Evenings - to conduct the business of interviewing and listening to those who are discerning a call to holy orders. We also completed a revision of the Commission on Ministry Manual of Policies and Procedures. We look forward to continuing to serve all those who seek to live out their baptismal ministry.
Pandemic, the CSA’s 2021 Annual Convention Luncheon was held as an evening virtual event on the Zoom platform. The event featured the introduction of new clergy spouses, the election of the 2022 Slate of Officers, and time for sharing. A themed question and answer session led by Sherre Henley greatly enhanced discussion. The event included time for prayers for the community and a reading of the necrology. Those elected for 2022 Offices were: Erika Cannon, President; Lori Reho, Vice-President; Barbara Brotherton, Treasurer; Sue Van Oss, Secretary; Betty Creelman, Chaplain; Sharon Teets, Sunshine Chair; Sherre Henley and Desiree Hudson, Communications.
The CSA has continued to offer an opportunity to connect at the Zoom Socials held on the third Thursday of every month. This monthly event remains enthusiastically supported by members who are grateful for the opportunity to check-in with one another on a consistent basis. In the area of outreach, the CSA provided an annual Advent gift to diocesan students at residential seminaries through the Mary Ellen Smith Memorial Endowment Fund. The five residential seminarians to receive a 2021 Advent gift were: Timothy MacDonald, Robert Davis and Amy Feins all attending Nashotah House, Michael Alford attending VTS, and Anne Hartley finishing at General Theological.
The Rev. Canon Chris Gray, Canon for Stewardship Clergy Spouse Association
Sally Thompson, Board of Directors, DDG for The Rev. Deacon Kathy Gilpin, Chair, Diocese of SWFL Companion Diocese Committee Cursillo Cursillo is a movement of the Episcopal Church, under the authority of the Presiding Bishop and diocesan bishops, to develop lay leadership across our diocese. Cursillo is one method for training, supporting, encouraging the ongoing development of Christian leadership. This experience gives an opportunity to grow in faith within our parish communities and out into our extended environments. We are excited to begin active weekends of Cursillo after a 2-year hold, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cursillo is a lay led movement to develop leaders in the Christian community. The program is designed to encourage ongoing development by offering an opportunity to grow in faith within our local parishes and extend beyond our church walls to the communities in which we live, play and work.
The Dominican Development Group office has now gone virtual and productive steps are being taken to utilize this new medium, especially with other Companion Dioceses and the Dominican Episcopal Church. The Board of the DDG has scheduled a Board meeting and retreat for September in the Dominican Republic. This will be the first in-person meeting since February 2020.
The members of the SWFL Companion Diocese Committee pray that we will be able to once again join in person with our Dominican brothers and sisters in Christ to continue our mission and ministry in 2023.
For the third year in a row, the Cathedral Church of St. Peter has been unable to send a mission team to help with the Vacation Bible School program at the churches of La Anunciación and San Lucas, located in Santiago de los Caballeros. We are hopeful and anticipate that by summer 2023, we will be able to join our faithful Dominican Episcopalian friends and clergy.
The actual Cursillo weekend is a three-day event that holds 15 different talks, group discussions, worship, and fun. The process encourages a “Rule of Life” to hold ourselves accountable after the weekend through small groups of ongoing meetings. Larger gatherings are held throughout the diocese for sharing and encouragement including “witness talk” that is centered on apostolic action. The Cursillo Secretariat (the lay governing body) expect to continue the tradition to hold two English language Weekends and one Spanish language weekend that teach the methods of Cursillo.
Dorothy Lowrie, Lay Director
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA52 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE Summer 2020 marked the twenty-first consecutive year that churches from the Tampa Deanery have participated in God’s work in the Dominican Republic. Because of COVID-19 concerns, no Tampa teams have been able to travel to the D.R. Arrangements have been made to fund local workers to build a perimeter wall to secure a new site in Catalina in preparation for the proposed construction of Santo Nombre de Jesús. Revised plans addressing the current needs of the congregation are also ongoing, and Bishop Moisés Quezada Mota is currently accepting bids for the revised project. St. John’s, Tampa, continues to support the Clinica Esperanza y Caridad, a medical clinic dedicated to bringing health services to the poor, in San Pedro de Macorís.
Several of the schools identified were constructed by teams from the Diocese of Southwest Florida. The ECW of SW Florida has also supported critical educational initiatives for the children in the Dominican Episcopal Church schools through the scholarship program.
Education programs sponsored by the Dominican Episcopal Church are being updated, including an online scholarship program listed on the DDG website, https://www.theddg.org/projects.
The movement in the Diocese of Southwest Florida has been ongoing for 42 years and efforts are underway to bring the movement back to its former heights of pre-pandemic days.If you are looking to enhance your walk with Jesus, or feeling a call to serve but are not sure of the next step, please visit our website www.cursilloswfla.org. We are all about living a Christ-centered life and would like to help you on your journey.
Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King are women and girls between the ages of seven and one hundred and seven who desire a closer walk with the Lord. We are Christian women, both lay and ordained, who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life and supported through the companionship of our sisters. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey – some have just begun, and some have been on this path for a long time. But no matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same – to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others. We don’t just enroll as members and attend meetings. After a three-month period of study and discernment, each new member takes vows to uphold the two Rules of The Order: the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service and Evangelism. A Rule of Life is a self-imposed spiritual discipline practiced daily by an individual. It includes regular and seasonal devotions, both private and public, and is a commitment intelligently and prayerfully considered. A Rule of Life sets apart an order from other church organizations.
The Daughters of the King holds two Southwest Florida Diocesan Assemblies each year at DaySpring and/or on Zoom. The retreats have guest speakers that bring an uplifting and renewing message to our Daughters as food
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Lay Members: Mrs. Glenna Hileman, Dr. William Kerr, and Dr. Edwin Ortiz. Clergy Members: The Rev. Joseph Hudson, the Rev. Barry Kubler, the Rev. David Marshall, the Rev. Michael Rau and the Rev. Chester Trow.
Jackie Smith, President Disciplinary Board
Thank you also, Intake Officer, The Rev. Peter Lane, for your service and leadership. And thank you, Bishop Smith, Chancellor, Ted Tripp, Esq. and Church Attorney, John Goldsmith, Esq., for your invaluable support of our efforts. Finally, I want to recognize Mr. Roger Schwenke, Esq., who was president of this Board for many years before leaving the Diocese to be near family. He returned to us in July to join me in presenting Title IV training to the Board and some clergy friends. Thank you, Roger! Robert Sawyer, President Diocesan Altar Guild
We are looking forward to taking a more active role this year as we help prepare for the Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf’s Consecration in September as well as the Annual Convention in Punta Gorda. Next Spring, we hope to hold our annual diocesan convention for all the Altar Guilds. We also hope to schedule and deconsecrate old linens with a big bonfire at DaySpring. This will probably be in conjunction with the spring meeting. Sarah Hill, Directress
The Diocesan Altar Guild exists to represent the altar guilds of each parish and provide liturgical leadership throughout the diocese as well as serving the Bishop in any Eucharistic preparation he requests. This may include everything from Convention Eucharist to supplying a new small church plant. We are a resource available to all and often help with teaching. Our most popular offering is providing an exchange table at Convention where churches may both donate and/or find treasures no longer used. No money exchanges hands and our tables are empty at the end of Convention. Due to the presence of COVID-19 during these past two years, the Diocesan Altar Guild has not held meetings in person or met as a group. We have not had our famous exchange table for two years and anticipate full tables in 2022.
After the Disciplinary Board elected Kevin Fitzgerald as president last November, he tragically passed away in February. Bishop Smith then appointed member Robert Sawyer as Kevin’s successor, along with bringing on three new members to fill open positions on the Board. Through July, we received three complaints this year. Each is being promptly addressed in accordance with Title IV of the Constitution and Canons. It is the Board’s mission to achieve healing, repentance, forgiveness, restitution, justice, amendment of life, and reconciliation.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17TheNIVEpiscopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida are becoming new! As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, women of the church are once again meeting together. Sometimes we met in person and on other occasions via live streaming or a combination of the two options. “All Things Becoming New!” The diocesan board nominated Leila Mizer, past president, for the “Distinguished Woman Award” at the Triennial in Baltimore in conjunction with the 80th General Convention. Unfortunately, due to the rise in COVID-19 variants, the ECW was unable to meet. The “Distinguished Woman Award” will be presented to her at the November 5, 2022, “Celebration of Women: A New Beginning”.Churches have remained faithful in supporting the United Thank Offering (UTO). Currently, the holding account is at $20,691.68. This is up over $3,700.00 from last year. The ECW looks forward to issuing Church Periodical Club (CPC) scholarships in the coming months. The “Sara Howell Fund” gave one scholarship to a young woman in our diocese to continue her education. “All Things Becoming New” is also reflected in the focus for our jointly sponsored annual meeting with the Order of the Daughters of the King. Please be looking for more information in your email or at your churches about our “Celebration of Women: A New Beginning!” We are pleased to have Dede Lomenick as our speaker for the gathering, as she welcomes us spiritually to new ideas, ways to grow within our churches and diocese, and ways to grow individually as women of God. Dede has 25 years of experience as a speaker. She is the founder of “Unleashed”
5354th ANNUAL CONVENTION and strength for our journey. Daughters who attend parishes that do not have a chapter are able to maintain their Rule of Life and membership as Daughters by becoming Daughters-atLarge or joining a chapter in another church. The Diocese of Southwest Florida has more than 30 chapters of the Order of the Daughters of the King. If you are interested in starting a chapter in your church, please contact Jackie Smith at jlsmith1211@icloud.com or 215.337.7615.
The Rev. Alexander Andujar, Vice-President Race & Reconciliation The Race and Reconciliation Committee of the Diocese of Southwest Florida has had a very active year. We serve the diocese as we live out our Baptismal Covenant and honor the resolutions of our General Convention. Our work focuses on education and advocacy around dismantling racism and lifting up racial justice and reconciliation in Christ. Our purpose is to develop and support training resources, events, and communication in the diocese and its parishes to increase awareness and advocacy around individual and systematic racism. We strive to enkindle in the hearts of all a passion for, and action toward, an inclusive, diverse, and joyful vision of the Body of Christ, in which the image of God is celebrated in each and every human person.
The committee was especially proud to have supported two of the newest deacons in the Diocese throughout their discernment process and formation. The Rev. Edwin Mata and the Rev. Hector Chamorro were raised by and will continue to serve Spanish-speaking congregations in the diocese.Theannual “Salt and Light” conference featured the Rev. Pedro N. Lopez and his wife Estela who introduced the popular and effective “Invite. Welcome. Connect” curriculum.Participants were able to attend in person and online as they shared in workshops that focused on hospitality and forming the strong connections that build healthy and sustainable congregations. Looking ahead, the committee hopes to support the continued formation of lay leaders and those who feel called to the ordained ministry. Have questions? Want to get involved? Email the committee at ministeriolatinoswfla@ gmail.com.
To learn more, please visit our website and join our active Facebook group (Facebook.com Race and Reconciliation, Diocese Southwest FL). As this work involves us all, we invite you to join us in dismantling the sin of racism using your own particular gifts. Contact any member of our committee for support in this work of the gospel. The Rev. Dr. James H. Reho, Chair School for Ministry
The completion of the 2022 Epiphany Term marked a significant milestone for the School for Ministry as we “graduated” our first four students (one on a diaconal track, one on a priestly track, and two on a deacon-to-priest track) since becoming part of the Iona Collaborative. The collaborative continues to grow with more than thirty Episcopal dioceses throughout the US now participating as members. The collaborative supports local formation through both clergy and lay tracks. It also supports continuing education needs by providing graduates from an Iona member program an opportunity to take courses in the Bi-vocational Ministry Program which is specifically designed to support the on-going educational needs of bi-vocation deacons and priests.Forthe 2022-2023 term the school will continue to utilize the facilities at the Dayspring Conference Center for both classroom meetings and overnight accommodations for the student cohort. Local clergy will continue to provide the in-person facilitation that supplements the video and written materials provided by the collaborative. This in-person component is important as it gives the students opportunities to discuss the materials and ask questions. While this year’s program will continue to be focused on clergy development, it is hoped that an opportunity for lay development, either with an intent to seek licensure or not, will be in place for the beginning of the following school year.
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA54 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE a network of 60 churches in South Florida. Great excitement is evident within our branches, as we become new in how we meet, what we call our church groups and as we look at new ways to become more involved in Christ’s call to us. My hope is that the women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida will continue to grow in love, faithfulness, and prayer for each other and God’s kingdom.
The Hispanic and Latino Committee of the Diocese of Southwest Florida works to increase awareness of Hispanic and Latino Ministry, supporting existing congregations with Spanish speakers, and providing mission and outreach to the Hispanic and Latino community throughout the diocese.
Michelle Schombs, President Hispanic & Latino Ministries
The 2022 Race and Reconciliation Committee members are: Ning Bonoan, the Rev. Doris Buchanan-Johnson, the Hon. Jack Day, the Rev. Deacon Martha Goodwill, Ayana Grady, the Rev. Peter Lane, Rebecca Lyons, Leila Meizer, the Rev. Dr. James Reho, the Rev. Kathy Schiffreff, and Tania Wilkes. We mention here our deep indebtedness to the Rev. Paige Hanks, formerly Chair, who did so much to enliven us and move our work forward in wonderful ways! In carrying out our diocesan charge, we have held four Dismantling Racism Trainings (with a fifth occurring later this calendar year) by Zoom and in person. We have also organized and hosted numerous book studies, lectures with discussion, and other events, both by Zoom and in person. All of these endeavors are listed on our web page (episcopalswfl. org/reconciliation.html) and will continue to develop and expand in 2023. We also coordinate and encourage Sacred Ground Circles (episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground/about/) throughout the diocese and offer through the Diocesan website a repository of resources and information pertinent to our charge, which is open to all.
Bishop Transition Committee
Matthew Bowers, Director of Youth Ministry Programmingand
One of our goals for Summer Camp in 2022 was to reach out to churches and communities that might not have been connected with us before. I’m extremely proud to share that we reached this goal. We had 213 campers this year, and of that number 87 were brand new youth to DaySpring. More importantly, 40 of the churches in our diocese sent youth to the DaySpring Summer Camp. An additional 15 churches not affiliated with The Episcopal Church also sent youth, and we had 49 campers indicate that they had no previous church affiliation. Our biggest sessions are our Middle School camps with our regular session hosting 72 campers and our Discovery session hosting 40 campers. These numbers are all up from last year and point to some exciting growth. There are plenty of goals in 2023 for our youth community. The first one is making sure that our Happening retreat is back up and running, providing the same meaningful and spiritual experiences as it did prior to our reset. Beyond that, we want to start bringing youth gatherings back to the Deanery level where we can partner with churches to host everything from a Youth Eucharist to fun outdoor days. Youth, parents, and youth leaders have all asked for these Deanery meet-ups and we’re finally at a point where we can start hosting them. We look forward to partnering and growing with our congregations this year.
The Episcopal Youth Community of Southwest Florida put forth many goals heading into 2022 and 2023, and as our community grows it’s good to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. The goals for our retreats are clear; continue to make New Beginnings a fun and meaningful experience for our middle school youth and restart our Happening program. When it comes to how COVID-19 affected our programs, we found ourselves struggling to bring back our high school-aged youth. For example, in 2019 our High School Camp had 65 campers, while in the past two years we’ve had around 40 campers attending that session. This has presented some struggles with restarting Happening. However, we have made great strides in connecting with more youth in our congregations. We have set a date to resume Happening on the weekend of December 2-4, 2022. Whether we have 5 participants or 50, the priority is getting Happening restarted.
The Rev. Scott Nonken, Dean Standing Committee
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The Standing Committee works closely with the Commission on Ministry and has canonical responsibility for approval of applications for Candidacy and Ordination to both the Sacred Order of Priests and the Sacred Order of Deacons. In exercising that responsibility, the Committee is required to interview all candidates for Ordination and those from other branches of the Body of Christ seeking reception to ordained ministry in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Since Bishops are elected to serve the entire Church, they are canonically required to receive consents to their election by a majority of the diocesan Standing Committee. The Standing Committee acts on these requests for consent as they are received, deliberating on each with care. The Standing Committee also acts as a cabinet of advice for the Bishop and exercises canonical responsibilities related to property matters involving sacred spaces, clergy disciplinary actions, and matters involving clergy leaving The Episcopal Church. Much of the work of the Standing Committee is confidential. A major focus of our work has been the oversight for the search process for election of the Bishop Coadjutor. We are grateful for the work of the Co-Chairs the Rev. Jessica Babcock and Mr. Trevor Whitley and members of the Search Committee who coordinated with us in oversight of the search process and to the completion of the election. We thank the Rev. Jessica Babcock for stepping up to be the Chair of the Transition Committee and the many members of that committee. They assisted the Standing Committee with set up and lunches on election day and continue to plan and prepare for the Consecration of our Bishop Coadjutorelect, the Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Scharf, and for our farewell and thank you to our Bishop Dabney T. Smith and Mary Wallis Smith.Current members of the Standing Committee are the Rev. Carla B. McCook (President), Mr. Ray U. Stoll (Vice President), the Very Rev. Ryan R. Whitley (Secretary), Ms. Jackie Smith (Liaison to the Commission on Ministry), Mr. James H. Corn, Mr. Duane Hollier, the Rev. Charles A. Cannon III, the Very Rev. Michelle Robertshaw, and the Rev. Jim Teets. All the members of the Committee appreciate your prayers.
The Rev. Carla B. McCook, President Youth and Family Ministry
The convention center has 250 spaces and there is a 400-car public deck two blocks away at Olympia and US 41. There is also nearby parking on the street. There will be people on hand to provide additional directions for parking.
Nearby Punta Gorda Hotels
The Rev. Dr. Jessica Babcock, Rector, St. Mark’s Marco Island Search Co-Chair with Trevor TransitionWhitleyChair
The Transition Committee met our fundraising goals and accomplished everything the team set out to do. Many thanks to our committee members: Rev. Joe Hudson, Leila Mizer, Donna Davis, Melissa Rau, Rev. Dn. Lisa Parker, Peg Davant, Joyceanna Rautio, Sharon Teets, Diane Tennant, and Jackie Overton. Additionally, both the Search and Transition Committees are eternally grateful for the help we received from the Diocese during this long process. We are especially grateful for Wendy Martucci, Assistant to the Bishop, and Lindsey Nickel, Director of Communications. We thank them for their superb work!
Once the Bishop Search Committee completed its work of vetting and selecting our four candidates for Bishop and presenting those names to the Standing Committee for approval, the Transition Committee stepped in to finish the process. With the help of diocesan staff and committee team members, we conducted Meet and Greet opportunities around the diocese for the candidates and guided the candidates through the election process using Shepherds that we recruited and trained for that purpose. Once the election was complete, our primary focus shifted to raising $50,000 for the Bishops’ Transition which included funding for Bishop Coadjutor-elect Scharf’s new vestments, planning and funding the catered events during Consecration Weekend (Sept. 23-24, 2022), planning and funding Bishop Smith’s Farewell Celebration (Nov. 18, 2022), and purchasing Bishop Smith’s farewell gift.
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Those involved in any 12-step program are welcomed to a closed meeting from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the conference room off the lobby of the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Get together with others from around the diocese in recovery to share experience, strength, and hope during this special time of Convention. Questions? Feel free to text or call James R at 917-526-0746.
Since the earliest days of the diocese and our predecessor dioceses, each of our conventions has published a series of reports of the committees of the diocese. These reports are scheduled to appear in our annual Journal of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, along with the events and minutes of this convention. Please read them carefully and check in with the various chairs or leadership if you have questions about the work of any committee before convention.
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River City Grill Chicken, pork, meatloaf, pot roast, fish, vegetarian entrees
Hemingway’s Grille Coastal tavern/Southern: seafood, chicken, pork, steak, short Address:ribs 139 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday Menu: Reservations:hemingwaysgrille.com(941)637-9477 or yelp.com Phone: (941) 637-9477
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Looking for a place for dinner on Thursday night, convention eve? Or on Friday, after our opening Eucharist? Note that there is NO Friday-night dinner party this year; dinner is on your own. Here are some recommendations. Make your reservations now and enjoy a pleasant evening!
Dining in Punta Gorda
Laishley Crab House
Seafood, sushi, steaks Address: 150 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday Menu: Reservations:laishleycrabhouse.comopentable.comor laishleycrabhouse.com Phone: (941) 205-5566 F.M. Don’s Upscale-casual eatery specializing in seafood and other Florida fare. Live music. Address: 201 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday Menu: Reservations:fmdons.comfmdons.com or yelp.com Phone: (941) 637-8800
Local /organic / natural// seafood, meat, poultry, pasta; Golden Spoon award winner Address: 121 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday Menu: Phone:Reservations:theperfectcaper.comopentable.com(941)505-9009
The Perfect Caper
5754th ANNUAL CONVENTION
Dean’s South of the Border Tex-Mex favorites, American classics; live music Address: 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: full menu until 10 p.m., snacks until “late night” Menu: Phone:Reservations:deanssouthoftheborder.comnotaccepted(941)575-6100
Hurricane Charley’s Seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta Address: 300 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 10 p.m. for dinner service Menu: Phone:Reservations:hurricanecharleys.comnotaccepted(941)639-9695
At Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950: The Captain’s Table Seafood, steaks Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday Menu: Reservations:thecaptainstable.comthecaptainstable.com or opentable.com Phone: (941) 631-1177 Village Fish Market New England-style seafood Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday Menu: Phone:Reservations:village-fish-market.com(941)639-7959(941)639-7959
Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub Fish and chips, Cornish pasties, lamb shank, imported beer 145 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: Midnight (bar open until 1 a.m.) Menu: celticray.net Phone: (941) 916-9115
Harpoon Harry’s Seafood, outdoor dining Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday (bar open later.) Menu: Reservations:harpoonharrys.com(941)637-1177
TT’s Tiki Bar Beach Burgers,barpizza, wraps, bowls, Ahi tuna tacos Sheraton Four Points 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 10 p.m. Thursday, midnight Friday Menu: ttspg.com Phone: (941) 637-6770 Dockside Grill Burgers,American/Mediterranean/seafoodcrabcakesandwich,steak and fries Sheraton Four Points 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 10 p.m. Menu: docksideandtiki.com Phone: (941) 637-6770
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA58 THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE
Village Brewhouse Wings, tacos, burgers, fish, ribs; local brewhouse Closes: 10 p.m. Menu: Reservations:thevillagebrewhouse.com(941)621-8329
Dining in Punta Gorda
Sandra’s Restaurant German and European-style menu Address: 111 W Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda 33950 Closes: 9 p.m. Menu: Phone:Reservations:sandras-restaurant.com(941)575-0177(941)575-0177
Diocesan Coordinator for Hispanic & Latino fatheralexanderandujar@gmail.orgFormation
Administrative Assistant to Mrs. Tana Sembiante - Ext. 983 Canon Norman: tsembiante@episcopalswfl.org
Exec. Director, DaySpring Mrs. Carla Odell - 941-776-1018 Episcopal Center: Cell: 941-524-9444 / execdirector@dayspringfla.org Mrs. Angie Ford - Ext. aford@episcopalswfl.org987
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Michelle Mercurio - Ext. 977 Youth/School For Ministry: mmercurio@episcopalswfl.org
Canon to the Ordinary: The Rev. Canon Richard H. Norman – Ext. 978 & Chief of Staff Cell: 941-212-8009 / rnorman@episcopalswfl.org
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. dsmith@episcopalswfl.orgSmith
Director Congregation Mr. John Edgar - Ext. 984 Support: Cell: 813-361-2834 / jedgar@episcopalswfl.org
ADJUNCT CLERGY
Director Youth Ministry & Mr. Matthew Bowers – Ext. 976 Programming: Cell: 904-392-8924 / mbowers@episcopalswfl.org
Diocesan Contacts
Executive Assistant to Ms. Wendy Martucci - Ext. 986 the Bishops: Cell: 941-374-3416 / wmartucci@episcopalswfl.org
Canon for Stewardship The Rev. Canon Christopher Gray and Pastoral Care: Cell: 941-321-0249 / cgray@episcopalswfl.org
Chief Financial Officer Mr. Michael Booher - Ext. 982 Cell: 813-416-1092 / mbooher@episcopalswfl.org
Diocesan Controller: Mrs. Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Buss - Ext. 981 jbuss@episcopalswfl.org Dean, School for Ministry: The Rev. Scott Nonken Cell: 727-260-1784 / snonken@episcopalswfl.org
Registrar/Reception:
This Convention Guidebook is published by the Communications Department, Diocese of Southwest Florida. Questions? Contact Editor Lindsey Nickel at lnickel@episcopalswfl.org
Bishop Coadjutor: The Rt. Rev. Douglas F. dscharf@episcopalswfl.orgScharf
Diocesan House DaySpring Episcopal Center8005 25th St. East Parrish, FL episcopalswfl.org941-556-031534219dayspringfla.org
Director Communications: Ms. Lindsey Nickel – Ext. 979 Cell: 727-560-0972 / lnickel@episcopalswfl.org
The Rev. Carol Flemming Diocesan Missioner, Parrish Episcopal Church Cell: 330-749-5934/Universitycfleming@episcopalswfl.orgTheRev.ScottNonkenofSouthFloridaChaplan Cell: 727-260-1784 /Thesnonken@episcopalswfl.orgRev.AlexanderAndujar
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