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Information for Clergy and Delegates The 152nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas September 23-24, 2011 Topeka, Kansas
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Table of Contents Schedules and agendas
Schedule of convocation meetings........................................................................................................2 Proposed agenda for Diocesan Convention..........................................................................................3
Nominees for Council of Trustees
Lay nominees (elect 1)..........................................................................................................................4 Clergy nominees (elect 1).....................................................................................................................5
Nominees for Disciplinary Board, unexpired term
Lay nominees (elect 3)..........................................................................................................................6 Clergy nominees (elect 1).....................................................................................................................7
Debatable resolutions
Proposed resolution...............................................................................................................................8
Proposed 2012 mission plan
Narrative ........................................................................................................................................ 9-13 Summary of the mission plan.............................................................................................................14 Line items of income and expenses.............................................................................................. 15-21 Apportionment schedule.....................................................................................................................22
Consent Calendar items
Bishop’s appointments and nominations...................................................................................... 23-24 Convention committees................................................................................................................ 25-26 Courtesy resolutions...................................................................................................................... 27-28
Other items
Proposed rules of debate for convention.............................................................................................29 Form for proposing amendments........................................................................................................30
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Schedule of Convocation Meetings Southeast Convocation
Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m., St. John’s Church, 1801 Corning, Parsons
Southwest Convocation
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado
Northeast Convocation
Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 5700 W. 6th St., Lawrence
Northwest Convocation
Saturday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m., Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka
All delegates are urged to attend the meeting in their Convocation. Members of the diocesan staff and the Council of Trustees will be present to provide information and answer questions.
Please bring this convention book with you to your Convocation meeting and to Diocesan Convention.
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Proposed Agenda for Diocesan Convention Thursday, September 22, 2011 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Early convention registration, Emerald Coat Check Room, Capitol Plaza Hotel
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Master class with the Rev. Bob Honeychurch, Pioneer Room, Maner Conference Center
7 – 9 p.m.
Fundraiser for youth and campus ministry programs, Emerald Ballroom
9 p.m.
Compline, Emerald Ballroom
Friday, September 23, 2011 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Convention Eucharist, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. Bishop Dean Wolfe, celebrant; The Rev. Bob Honeychurch, preacher
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Convention registration, Sunflower Ballroom Foyer, Maner Conference Center
Noon
Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Bishop Wolfe’s Address, Sunflower Ballroom
1:45 – 2 p.m.
Break
2 – 4 p.m.
Opening business session, Sunflower Ballroom
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Workshops, various rooms, Maner Conference Center
6 – 7 p.m.
Social hour, Shawnee Room and Sunflower Ballroom Foyer
7 – 9 p.m.
Convention banquet and awards, Sunflower Ballroom
9:15 p.m.
Taizé service, Pioneer Room
Saturday, September 24, 2011 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Continental breakfast, Shawnee Room, Maner Conference Center
9 – 9:10 a.m.
Morning Prayer, Sunflower Ballroom
9:10 – 10 a.m.
Address by the Rev. Bob Honeychurch, Sunflower Ballroom
10 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Business session resumes, Sunflower Ballroom
11:45 a.m. – noon
Noonday Prayers
Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom Episcopal Church Women luncheon meeting, Pioneer Room
1 – 2 p.m.
Business session and Adjournment, Sunflower Ballroom
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Nominees for election Council of Trustees, At-large Member • Lay nominees (vote for 1) Margaret LaRue
Member, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Church leadership: Vestry member, cathedral endowment trustee, Stewardship Committee member, Christian Education Committee member, Sunday school teacher, Eucharistic minister Current position: Community volunteer (past chair, The Women’s Fund; chair of the Kansas Children’s Service League Community Council; trustee of the Kansas Children’s Service League Foundation); director, Heritage Bank Statement: As a lifelong Episcopalian, I have experienced the changes and adaptations the Diocese of Kansas has made to better serve its congregations. I am interest in becoming part of the thoughtful decisions needed to continue to serve Episcopalians — young and old — in the diocese.
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Nominees for election Council of Trustees, At-large Member • Clergy nominees (vote for 1) The Ven. Monte Giddings
Deacon, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission
Church leadership: Current member, Council of Trustees; past chair of diocesan Higher Education Committee; current diocesan archdeacon and parish deacon; diocesan risk manager; chair of parish Men in Ministry group; past senior warden and Vestry member; former convocation delegate; past head of parish outreach; former Stephen minister, Eucharistic visitor and Eucharist minister Current position: Deacon, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, and Archdeacon Statement: As a businessman, past business owner, past public school teacher, vocational deacon and follower of Christ, I believe I offer a unique combination of skills to the Council of Trustees in our process of making tough economic decisions within the context of Christ’s love for all people. I believe all problems are spiritual problems and must be approached with “soli deo gloria” as the guiding principle. We are called to take on all challenges and labor fearlessly in the diocesan/parish/mission vineyards “until the nets are full,” as Deacon John Heckert used to say.
The Rev. Betty Glover
Rector, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield
Church leadership: Current member, Council of Trustees; deputy to General Convention 2012 and Province 7 Synod 2011; member of the Commission on Ministry; chaplain and colloquium facilitator for the Kansas School for Ministry; chair of the convention Committee on Nominations and Elections Current position: Rectory, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield Statement: As the rector of two small parishes in the southwest part of the diocese, I have a unique view into the life of the church. I believe my perspective brings a distinct voice and a solid understanding of the changing nature of the church and the way in which we maintain good stewardship over our resources. It would be my privilege to serve.
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Nominees for election Disciplinary Board Members, unexpired term • Lay nominees (vote for 3) Janine Cox
Member, Trinity, Lawrence
Church leadership: Senior warden, co-chair of rector search, co-chair of the Trinity Foster Home Board, Eucharistic Minister, lector Current position: Deputy appellate defender Statement: When Bishop Wolfe asked me to serve on the Board, I was honored and gladly accepted the offer. I believe that my legal background will be an asset should a case come before the Board, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve the diocese in this capacity.
Philip Davidson
Member, St. John’s, Wichita
Church leadership: Former senior warden, chair of the parish Personnel Committee, co-chair of the parish capital campaign, chair of the Stewardship Committee Current position: Attorney, Hinkle Law Firm Statement: My education, training and experience in handling professional development, inquiries into professional conduct and matters in the legal arena should be helpful to Bishop Wolfe and the clergy of the diocese on matters relating to this position.
Glenn Horton-Smith
Member, St. Paul’s, Manhattan
Church leadership: Vestry member, choir member, Sunday school teacher Current position: Associate professor of physics, Kansas State University Statement: I’m willing to serve and willing to learn the appropriate disciplinary canons and the role of the Board in case it is ever needed, even while I hope the Board never needs to formally convene.
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Nominees for election Disciplinary Board Member, unexpired term • Clergy nominees (vote for 1) The Rev. Dawn Frankfurt Rector, St. James’, Wichita
Church leadership: In the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia was on the Executive Committee, mentor for Fresh Start, chair and member of the Outreach Committee, member of the Education Consortium and member of the convention Resolutions Committee. Current position: Rector, St. James’, Wichita Statement: I am willing to serve on the Disciplinary Board for a number of reasons. I think it is important for people who serve to represent a variety of church settings and experience. I was ordained in the Diocese of Hawaii and served parishes in the Dioceses of Southwestern Virginia and Oklahoma before coming to Kansas. It is of great value to someone serving in this position to have had significant life experience, to be fair and open minded, and to be knowledgeable about and interested in the way the Episcopal Church operates and governs itself. I am a thoughtful, caring and prayerful person, and I believe I have traits that would be valuable to the Disciplinary Board. Thank you for your prayers and consideration.
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Debatable resolution Debatable Resolution 1 Proposed by the Rev. Gail Greenwell, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Continued Commitment to MDGs as a Mission Priority Resolved, that the 152nd annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas reaffirms its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals as a primary mission priority through 2015 and pledges to redouble its efforts in pursuit of achievement of these goals by 2015, and be it further Resolved, that the 152nd annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas requests that the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance include in the 2013-2015 General Convention budget a line item of not less than 0.7 percent of the non-government revenue of the Episcopal Church to support the Millennium Development Goals, noting that this 0.7 percent commitment will be a visible and prophetic act of leadership in fighting global poverty, and be it further Resolved, that the funds from the 0.7 percent line item be contributed to a campaign for the 20132015 triennium to be led and administered by Episcopal Relief & Development in support of its programs that are working to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. EXPLANATION: The Episcopal Church has been a leader among communities of faith, nationally and globally, in calling attention to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as one way of responding to God’s mission of reconciliation. Countless individual Episcopalians, as well as Episcopal parishes and dioceses, have taken up the challenge to meet the MDGs by contributing 0.7 percent of their annual income to international development as commended by 1998 Lambeth Conference Resolution I.15 and General Convention resolutions 2003-D066, 2006-D022 and 2009-D016. It is important for the Episcopal Church to provide continued leadership through 2015, which marks the date by which the MDGs are to be met.
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Proposed 2012 mission plan, narrative
The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Proposed 2012 Mission Plan Sources of Resources
The proposed 2012 mission plan for the Diocese of Kansas is funded primarily through apportionment. Apportionment accounts for 71 percent of the resources to fund the 2012 mission plan. The remainder of the funding is provided by investment earnings and fees. The proposed apportionment for 2012 of $1,317,504 compares to previous years as follows: 2011 $1,353,342 2010 $1,357,596 2009 $1,365,000 2008 $1,329,562 2007 $1,282,375 2006 $1,194,484 2005 $1,299,543 2004 $1,299,205 2003 $1,400,698 2002 $1,307,276 2001 $1,283,207 2000 $1,306,787 The proposed effective apportionment rate for 2012 will remain at 17.5 percent. From 2000 through 2011, the effective apportionment rate has ranged from a high of 19.55 percent in 2000 to a low of 16.47 percent in 2003.
Uses of Resources
Areas of emphasis reflected in the 2012 mission plan are church planting, youth ministry and campus ministry. In addition, we will continue our wider outreach by fully funding the Episcopal Church asking and the Millennium Development Goals. The 2012 mission plan continues to make use of the endowment to help fund the mission plan. For 2012, 23.5 percent of the mission plan will be funded by the endowment line item. In 2012 the diocese will try to avoid using the line of credit as was necessary in 2009-2010. The Finance Committee and the Council of Trustees will keep a close watch on market conditions and decide if the line of credit is to be used and when to sell market assets to fund the 2012 mission plan.
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Proposed 2012 mission plan, narrative The 2012 mission plan is $11,503 more than 2011. Adjusted for inflation, the 2000 budget would be $1,856,422 in 2012 dollars. In inflation adjusted dollars, the 2012 mission plan is about 1 percent more than the 2000 budget. 2011 $1,862,745 2010 $1,798,885 2009 $1,928,963 2008 $1,797,338 2007 $1,632,355 2006 $1,402,178 2005 $1,364,443 2004 $1,360,205 2003 $1,458,575 2002 $1,379,835 2001 $1,373,207 2000 $1,386,788
Adult Formation
For 2012 there will be continued emphasis on Education for Ministry (EFM) training and mentoring. The Diocese of Kansas has been deeply involved in EFM and has as many or more graduates than many dioceses of comparable size or larger. In 2011 the diocese conducted two EFM mentor training sessions. Adult Formation also sponsors lay ministry training, spiritual development training, Via Media and Cursillo
Bethany Place
The diocese provides the 14-bed Bethany Place Conference Center in Topeka for the use, at nominal cost, to the Kansas School for Ministry, parish organizations and agencies screened by the diocesan office. Items associated with Bethany Place are the utilities, supplies, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds.
Church Planter
In 2008, the Rev. Philip Hubbard was called to be the church planter in Johnson County. In 2012 St. Clare’s will pay for non-salary and benefit items. This is a step by St. Clare’s on their path to becoming a self-supporting parish of the diocese. The salary and benefits for the church planter are included under clergy salaries and benefits under the Mission Management section.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is a high priority of our diocese. The campus missioners are working to establish an Episcopal presence on college campuses throughout the diocese. Two interns are serving the diocese and assisting the campus missioners in their work. Efforts will continue to build the partnership between the parishes and campus ministry.
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Proposed 2012 mission plan, narrative Clergy Support
Clergy Support encompasses important functions for the clergy of the diocese. The functions under Clergy Support include: • Gathering of Presbyters • Deacons Retreat • Archdeacons • Convocation Deans • Chrism Mass
Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry (COM) is required by Title III of the Constitutions and Canons. The Commission on Ministry is charged with the task of finding those persons who can best fill the ministerial needs of the diocese; thus, a vocational discernment process and program have been established. COM works in the discernment process not only with candidates but also with the parishes as they go through the discernment process. As part of COM, the Examining Chaplains are responsible for reviewing the General Ordination Examinations of the seminarians.
Communications
This area includes the cost of printing and mailing The Harvest, the diocesan newspaper, six times a year. This office is also responsible for the diocesan website and the biweekly electronic newsletter DioLog, as well as the Directory and Convention Journal provided to all clergy and parish offices. The director also oversees printed communications for the bishop’s office and is available to consult with parishes on communication issues including website development, and print and digital publications.
Community Life
This area includes items related to meetings that incorporate aspects of our common life as a community of faith. Included are the diocesan office expenses for the annual Convention, as well as the escrow for the General Convention, which will be held in Indianapolis in 2012, and the bishop’s attendance at the Lambeth Conference.
Congregational Development
The Congregational Development Committee shifted its emphasis in 2010. Plans are to sponsor a diocesanwide event, like the Magnetic Church and the Appreciative Inquiry seminars, which will focus on congregational growth. Congregational Development will continue working with individual parishes in the diocese to assist them in growth and development.
Council of Trustees
This part of the 2012 mission plan provides for the monthly Council of Trustee meetings, the Trustees’ annual retreat and other Council expenses.
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Proposed 2012 mission plan, narrative Kansas School for Ministry
A revamped Kansas School for Ministry (KSM) started up in late 2008. The Rev. Andrew Grosso is the coordinator of KSM. A new curriculum has been developed, and new resources will be needed. This section of the mission plan provides resources necessary as KSM continues to evolve to meet the needs of the diocese.
Liturgy, Arts and Music
The mission of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Commission is to support the congregations in the diocese, that we may better celebrate our life in Christ through worship. The commission continues to work with the bishop on ordination liturgies for priests and deacons, and plans and coordinates worship for the diocesan convention.
Mission Management
The salaries and benefits of all clergy and lay employees of the diocese have been grouped in this section. The operations and facilities expenses of the diocesan office are included in this area. Among major items in this area are retiree health insurance, computers, utilities, maintenance, property and liability insurance, and the annual audit.
Mission and Outreach
The Diocese of Kansas continues to be a strong supporter of the wider church. Our diocese has participated at the full asking despite past difficulties. Once again, the 2012 mission plan provides for the full asking to support the work of the Episcopal Church. Full participation by the diocese in the Millennium Development Goals is included in the mission plan. Areas supported by Mission and Outreach are: • Episcopal Church Apportionment • Province VII Apportionment • Episcopal Community Services in Kansas City • Episcopal Social Services in Wichita • Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence • Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness Training • Millennium Development Goals
Office of the Bishop
This area of the 2012 mission plan provides for the support of the bishop in his work, both in the Diocese of Kansas and in the wider church. Funding allows for the bishop to work together with the other bishops of the Episcopal Church through the House of Bishops and other special committees on which Bishop Wolfe serves.
Office of the Canon to the Ordinary
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Proposed 2012 mission plan, narrative Seminarian Support/Internships
As part of investing in our future, the Diocese of Kansas provides assistance for future priests of the Episcopal Church. Twice a year the diocese provides grants to the seminarians from our diocese. Our diocese also partners with specific parishes to provide internship experience for clergy in the diocese. This partnership allows the new clergy to gain valuable parish experience, and the parishes benefit from their ministry.
Stewardship and Development
In 2011 the implementation of the Crossroads campaign was the major emphasis. In 2012 attention will continue to be focused on Crossroads. Support for parish development efforts and parish stewardship also will be available.
Youth Ministries
The Diocese of Kansas has as one of its mission priorities the development of the youth program. The work performed in Youth Ministries helps lay the foundation for future priests and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church. These are some of the successful youth events planned for 2012: • Miqra • Happenings • MissionPalooza • New Beginnings • Summer Camp • Fall Festival
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2010 Actual 1,203,290 0 281,270 123,330 1,607,890
2010 Actual 6,466 16,599 93,845 3,027 21,714 6,837 18,827 52,537 3,261 3,061 11,731 69 950,556 275,558 36,734 20,189 44,422 15,547 0 124,463 1,705,443
Income 2010 Proposal Apportionment 1,357,596 Campus Ministry Gift 75,000 Endowment Proceeds/Line of Credit 281,269 Fees - youth & other 85,000 Total Income 1,798,865
Expenses 2010 Proposal Adult Formation 11,500 Bethany Place 21,450 Campus Ministry 92,025 Church Planter 7,175 Clergy Support 11,650 Commission on Ministry 6,200 Communications 20,695 Community Life 20,600 Congregational Development 9,100 Council of Trustees 5,400 Kansas School for Ministry 11,000 Liturgy, Arts and Music 2,000 Mission Management 1,052,689 Mission and Outreach 277,031 Office of the Bishop 34,850 Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 20,800 Seminarian Support 92,000 Stewardship and Development 15,800 Young Adult Ministries 400 Youth Ministries 86,500 Total Expenses 1,798,865
2011 Proposal 10,250 21,450 91,925 6,550 11,650 6,200 20,695 20,600 7,000 5,400 8,500 2,000 1,118,491 291,984 34,450 20,300 82,000 15,400 0 87,900 1,862,745
2011 Proposal 1,353,342 75,000 339,403 95,000 1,862,745
2012 Proposal 9,700 21,450 91,925 0 11,400 6,100 22,635 20,600 7,100 4,750 8,500 2,000 1,123,420 306,868 34,200 20,300 82,000 15,400 0 85,900 1,874,248
2012 Proposal 1,317,504 0 441,244 115,500 1,874,248
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$ Change -550 0 0 -6,550 -250 -100 1,940 0 100 -650 0 0 4,929 14,884 -250 0 0 0 0 -2,000 11,503
$ Change (35,838) (75,000) 101,841 20,500 11,503
% Change -5.37% 0.00% 0.00% -100.00% -2.15% -1.61% 9.37% 0.00% 1.43% -12.04% 0.00% 0.00% 0.44% 5.10% -0.73% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -2.28% 0.62%
% Change -2.65% -100.00% 30.01% 21.58% 0.62%
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$ Change 0 0 0 0 0 $ Change 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Proposal 13,175 7,200 1,000 16,650 13,500 6,900 3,600 1,000 500 2,400 20,000 6,000 91,925
$ Change -250 -200 0 0 0 -100 0 -550
$ Change (35,838) (75,000) 101,841 20,500 11,503
2012 Proposal 1,450 5,000 3,000 12,000 21,450
2012 Proposal 1,317,504 0 441,244 115,500 1,874,248
Bethany Place 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal Supplies 850 1,719 1,450 Utilities 5,600 3,456 5,000 Building Services Contracts 4,000 1,242 3,000 Maintenance 11,000 10,182 12,000 Total Bethany Place 21,450 16,599 21,450 Campus Ministry 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal Auto Expense 13,175 11,552 13,175 Auto Escrow 7,200 7,200 7,200 Lodging 1,000 1,563 1,000 Maintenance - University of Kansas 16,650 17,149 16,650 Maintenance - Kansas State University 13,500 13,654 13,500 Campus Ministries - Parish Based 6,900 3,600 6,900 Travel 3,600 5,307 3,600 Meetings/Gatherings 1,000 475 1,000 Office Supplies 500 8,194 500 Telecommunications 2,500 3,059 2,400 Campus Ministry Interns 20,000 19,377 20,000 Ministry Program Expenses 6,000 2,715 6,000 Total Campus Ministry 92,025 93,845 91,925
2010 Actual 39 94 5,186 0 500 0 647 6,466
2011 Proposal 1,353,342 75,000 339,403 95,000 1,862,745
2012 Proposal 250 1,400 6,650 0 500 400 500 9,700
2010 Proposal 150 1,600 6,650 500 500 600 1,500 11,500
Expenses Adult Formation Commission Expenses Travel Education for Ministry (EFM) Lay Ministry Training Cursillo Via Media Spiritual Development-Training Total Adult Formation
2010 Actual 1,203,290 0 281,270 123,330 1,607,890
2011 Proposal 500 1,600 6,650 0 500 500 500 10,250
2010 Proposal 1,357,596 75,000 281,269 85,000 1,798,865
Income Apportionment Campus Ministry Gift Endowment Proceeds/Line of Credit Fees - youth & other TOTAL INCOME
Proposed 2012 Mission Plan, line item
% Change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
% Change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
% Change -50.00% -12.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -20.00% 0.00% -5.37%
% Change -2.65% -100.00% 30.01% 21.58% 0.62%
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Church Planter 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 1,750 122 1,250 0 -1,250 -100.00% Office Supplies 1,500 1,364 3,000 0 -3,000 -100.00% Telecommunications 2,000 1,541 1,300 0 -1,300 -100.00% Continuing Education 1,925 0 1,000 0 -1,000 -100.00% Total Church Planter 7,175 3,027 6,550 0 -6,550 -100.00% Clergy Support 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Gathering of Presbyters 500 9,637 500 500 0 0.00% Archdeacons 750 0 750 500 -250 -33.33% Clergy Gatherings 500 940 500 500 0 0.00% Deacons Retreat 500 1,418 500 500 0 0.00% Convocation Deans 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 0 0.00% Chrism Mass 1,400 1,719 1,400 1,400 0 0.00% Total Clergy Support 11,650 21,714 11,650 11,400 -250 -2.15% Commission on Ministry 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Commission Expense 1,000 579 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Travel (Seminarians) 1,200 1,326 1,200 1,200 0 0.00% Supplies 200 184 200 200 0 0.00% Conferences/Retreats 1,000 1,196 1,500 1,500 0 0.00% Interview Expenses 100 75 100 0 -100 -100.00% Background Investigations 500 1,450 500 500 0 0.00% Ordination Services 700 897 700 700 0 0.00% Ordination Examinations 1,500 1,130 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Total Commission on Ministry 6,200 6,837 6,200 6,100 -100 -1.61% Communications 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Committee Expense 250 0 150 0 -150 -100.00% Travel 1,000 476 1,000 750 -250 -25.00% Telephone 360 180 360 360 0 0.00% Website Hosting 1,060 1,148 1,060 450 -610 -57.55% Publication 4,500 5,807 4,500 6,300 1,800 40.00% Circulation (Postage) 8,100 6,800 8,100 7,750 -350 -4.32% Labeling 1,200 1,043 1,200 1,200 0 0.00% Postage Returns 400 205 400 400 0 0.00% Technology Upgrades (Software) 300 0 300 300 0 0.00% Program Expense 1,000 760 800 800 0 0.00% Equipment 425 364 425 425 0 0.00% Episcopal Communicators 1,000 1,363 1,300 1,300 0 0.00% Fees & Membership 300 255 300 300 0 0.00% Diocesan Journal 800 426 800 2,300 1,500 187.50% Total Communications 20,695 18,827 20,695 22,635 1,940 9.37%
Proposed 2012 Mission Plan, line item
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Community Life 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Convention Expense 5,300 37,237 5,300 5,300 0 0.00% General Convention Deputies 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 0 0.00% Anglican/Lambeth Conferences 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 0 0.00% Total Community Life 20,600 52,537 20,600 20,600 0 0.00% Congregational Development 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Committee 400 0 0 100 100 Subscriptions 500 0 0 0 0 0.00% Supplies 200 112 0 0 0 0.00% Scholarships 2,000 0 0 0 0 0.00% Continuing Education 1,000 0 2,000 2,000 0 0.00% Conference 5,000 3,149 4,000 4,000 0 0.00% Search Committee Consultants 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Total Congregational Development 9,100 3,261 7,000 7,100 100 1.43% Council of Trustees 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Bishop’s Fund for Miscellaneous Task Force 750 0 750 500 -250 -33.33% Committee Expense 1,850 1,669 1,850 1,850 0 0.00% Retreat 2,800 1,392 2,800 2,400 -400 -14.29% Total Council of Trustees 5,400 3,061 5,400 4,750 -650 -12.04% Kansas School for Ministry 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 2,000 293 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Meals 3,500 3,166 3,000 3,000 0 0.00% Lodging 2,500 1,872 1,500 1,500 0 0.00% Faculty Honoraria 3,000 6,400 3,000 3,000 0 0.00% Total Kansas School for Ministry 11,000 11,731 8,500 8,500 0 0.00% Liturgy, Arts and Music 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Diocesan Liturgies (Convent’n, Ordinat’n) 1,000 25 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Workshops, Information & Consultation 1,000 44 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Total Liturgy, Arts and Music 2,000 69 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%
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2010 Actual 318,822 68,758 56,810 324,935 24,679 21,118 20,960 852 675 21,882 3,839 1,512 400 0 16,574 5,562 3,694 6,764 2,002 0 299 624 8,698 3,189 0 18,658 1,738 0 17,512 950,556
2011 Proposal 365,030 109,385 65,705 335,780 25,690 25,250 28,615 850 750 20,988 4,120 2,500 650 0 20,168 5,000 6,360 8,500 1,850 1,000 2,500 1,500 9,300 0 3,800 15,700 500 40,000 17,000 1,118,491
2012 Proposal 375,430 95,535 67,577 344,231 26,334 26,665 29,400 850 750 20,000 4,120 2,500 650 0 20,168 5,000 6,360 8,500 1,850 1,000 2,500 1,500 9,300 0 0 15,700 500 40,000 17,000 1,123,420
Clergy salaries include the salaries for the Bishop, the Canon to the Ordinary, two Campus Missioners and a Church Planter.
2010 Proposal 360,900 98,350 64,962 326,760 25,050 25,350 27,800 850 750 19,800 4,120 1,000 500 250 16,467 5,000 6,000 7,500 1,850 6,150 480 1,500 9,000 7,250 3,600 14,950 500 0 16,000 1,052,689
$ Change 10,400 -13,850 1,872 8,451 644 1,415 785 0 0 -988 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3,800 0 0 0 0 4,929
% Change 2.85% -12.66% 2.85% 2.52% 2.51% 5.60% 2.74% 0.00% 0.00% -4.71% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.44%
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Lay salaries include the salaries for the Assistant to the Bishop, the Assistant to the Canon, the Director of Communications, the Director of Development and Stewardship, the Comptroller, the Youth Missioner, one part-time Receptionist and one part-time Custodian.
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Mission Management Salaries - Clergy Health Insurance - Clergy Pension - Clergy Salaries - Lay Payroll Taxes - Lay Health Insurance - Lay Pension - Lay Life Insurance - Lay Income Replacement Insurance - Lay Health Insurance - Retirees Workers’ Compensation Insurance Travel Continuing Education Contract Labor Computer Expense Telecommunications Postage Office Supplies Printing & Stationary Maintenance-Equipment Equipment Lease Building Services Contract Utilities Fleet Auto Insurance Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Property & Liability Insurance Miscellaneous Expenses Operating Fund Reserve Independent Audit Total Mission Management
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2010 Actual 258,153 253 2,078 0 74 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 12,000 275,558
2011 Proposal 273,356 250 2,078 250 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 250 12,000 291,984
2012 Proposal 288,240 250 2,078 250 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 250 12,000 306,868
$ Change 14,884 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,884
% Change 5.44% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.10%
Office of the Bishop 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Telecommunications 2,400 3,634 2,400 2,400 0 0.00% Lodging 4,000 3,924 3,600 3,600 0 0.00% Auto Escrow 6,100 6,100 6,100 6,100 0 0.00% Auto Expenses 9,000 10,587 9,000 9,000 0 0.00% Air Travel 3,000 1,891 3,000 2,750 -250 -8.33% Meals/Host 4,000 4,018 4,000 4,000 0 0.00% House of Bishops 3,000 3,184 3,000 3,000 0 0.00% Travel - Other 1,000 1,674 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Professional Development 1,000 0 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Subscriptions 350 241 350 350 0 0.00% Conferences/Continuing Education 900 1,328 900 900 0 0.00% Supplies 100 153 100 100 0 0.00% Total Office of the Bishop 34,850 36,734 34,450 34,200 -250 -0.73% Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 1,000 623 1,500 1,500 0 0.00% Professional Expenses 350 203 400 400 0 0.00% Fresh Start 0 109 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Telecommunications 2,000 1,913 1,500 1,500 0 0.00% Auto Expense 8,000 5,289 8,000 8,000 0 0.00% Auto Escrow 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 0 0.00% Lodging 1,500 456 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Meals 2,000 1,030 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Subscriptions 250 203 200 200 0 0.00% Professional Development 1,800 6,463 1,800 1,800 0 0.00% Total Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 20,800 20,189 20,300 20,300 0 0.00%
Mission and Outreach 2010 Proposal General Convention Assessment 258,153 Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness 250 Provincial Synod Assessment 2,078 Jubilee Outreach Ministries 500 Commission Expense 800 Episcopal Community Services-Kansas City 1,000 Episcopal Social Services-Wichita 1,000 Bishop Seabury Academy 1,000 Environmental Stewardship 250 Millennium Development Goals 12,000 Total Mission and Outreach 277,031
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Young Adult Ministries 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal Committee Expenses 100 0 0 0 Supplies & Resources 100 0 0 0 Conference - Speaker 200 0 0 0 Total Young Adult Ministries 400 0 0 0
$ Change 0 0 0 0
% Change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Seminarian Support 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Clergy Internship/Mentoring/Recruitment 84,000 38,122 72,000 72,000 0 0.00% Seminarian Support 8,000 6,300 10,000 10,000 0 0.00% Total Seminarian Support 92,000 44,422 82,000 82,000 0 0.00% Stewardship and Development 2010 Proposal 2010 Actual 2011 Proposal 2012 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 750 727 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Auto Expense 3,000 2,554 3,000 3,000 0 0.00% Auto Escrow 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 0 0.00% Meals 1,000 1,449 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Lodging 1,000 906 1,000 1,000 0 0.00% Telecommunication 1,650 1,121 1,300 1,300 0 0.00% Continuing Education 2,000 1,942 500 500 0 0.00% Supplies & Resources 2,000 3,448 1,500 1,500 0 0.00% Commission Expense 1,000 0 2,700 2,700 0 0.00% Total Stewardship and Development 15,800 15,547 15,400 15,400 0 0.00%
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2010 Proposal 1,798,865
TOTAL EXPENSES
2010 Actual 1,705,443
2010 Actual 2,778 3,400 664 0 164 244 0 98,056 3,053 208 1,593 1,396 2,366 801 0 52 3,050 447 3,036 1,404 1,751 124,463 2011 Proposal 1,862,745
2011 Proposal 3,000 3,400 1,000 0 500 500 500 63,000 250 250 250 250 250 500 250 3,000 3,000 500 2,500 1,500 3,500 87,900 2012 Proposal 1,874,248
2012 Proposal 3,000 3,400 1,000 0 500 500 500 63,000 250 250 250 250 250 500 250 1,000 3,000 500 2,500 1,500 3,500 85,900 $ Change 11,503
$ Change 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2,000 0 0 0 0 0 -2,000
% Change 0.62%
% Change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -66.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -2.28
2010 Proposal 3,000 3,400 1,000 250 500 500 500 63,000 250 250 250 250 250 500 250 1,000 3,000 500 2,850 1,500 3,500 86,500
Youth Ministries Auto Expense Auto Escrow Resources Committee Expense Peer Ministry Continuing Education Training for Youth Ministers Camp Wood Expense Happenings New Beginnings Miqra MissionPalooza Fall Festival Mustard Seeds Music Background Checks National & Provincial Youth Event Summer Interns Safeguarding God’s Children Telecommunications Travel Office Expenses Total Youth Ministries
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Proposed apportionment schedule, 2012 TRUSTEE ADJUSTED 2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2012 2012 EFFECTIVE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE BASE BASE APPORT. PERCENT RATE NORTHEAST CONVOCATION Atchison, Trinity 194,131 184,601 158,776 203,819 182,399 31,177 2.37% 17.09% Edwardsville, St. Martin’s 39,895 36,291 29,030 31,415 31,415 4,260 0.32% 13.56% Kansas City, St. Paul’s 174,507 138,758 123,791 98,698 93,000 93,000 13,901 1.06% 14.95% Lawrence, St. Margaret’s 435,593 378,778 227,531 230,663 230,663 40,618 3.08% 17.61% Lawrence, Trinity 479,503 349,182 413,106 368,622 368,622 67,602 5.13% 18.34% Leavenworth, St. Paul’s 243,089 236,573 231,765 228,920 223,000 223,000 39,119 2.97% 17.54% Mission, St. Michael’s 1,030,293 969,265 1,147,058 1,183,032 1,099,785 210,618 15.99% 19.15% Olathe, St. Aidan’s 118,029 157,406 151,853 153,004 153,004 25,428 1.93% 16.62% Ottawa, Grace 77,912 56,148 58,816 52,791 52,791 7,242 0.55% 13.72% Overland Park, St. Thomas’ 453,307 486,717 412,678 517,347 472,247 87,872 6.67% 18.61% Shawnee, St. Luke’s 198,233 186,820 195,753 203,625 195,399 33,720 2.56% 17.26% Stilwell, St. Francis’ 53,063 47,869 45,663 48,761 47,431 6,432 0.49% 13.56% Total 3,497,555 3,228,408 3,195,820 3,320,697 3,149,756 567,988 43.11% 18.03% SOUTHEAST CONVOCATION Chanute, Grace 121,263 113,157 75,646 82,590 82,590 12,177 0.92% 14.74% Coffeyville, St. Paul’s 152,577 134,578 128,632 101,273 96,000 96,000 14,398 1.09% 15.00% Galena, St. Mary’s 18,279 19,857 18,520 19,561 19,313 2,619 0.20% 13.56% Independence, Epiphany 65,259 69,330 71,595 69,084 69,084 9,940 0.75% 14.39% Iola, St. Timothy’s 25,388 29,872 28,229 29,380 29,160 3,954 0.30% 13.56% Neodesha, Ascension 15,261 15,160 15,960 22,543 17,888 2,426 0.18% 13.56% Parsons, St. John’s 42,290 38,380 36,120 43,592 39,364 5,338 0.41% 13.56% Pittsburg, St. Peter’s 96,886 88,843 91,193 99,680 93,239 13,940 1.06% 14.95% Sedan, Epiphany 138,221 105,685 134,567 166,376 135,543 22,012 1.67% 16.24% Yates Center, Calvary 8,878 11,577 8,650 8,806 8,806 1,194 0.09% 13.56% Total 684,302 626,439 609,112 642,885 590,986 87,998 6.68% 14.89% NORTHWEST CONVOCATION Abilene, St. John’s 46,968 42,851 43,679 62,850 49,793 6,752 0.51% 13.56% Blue Rapids, St. Mark’s 9,937 18,363 7,827 7,233 7,233 981 0.07% 13.56% Clay Center, St. Paul’s 80,185 74,993 76,676 77,685 76,451 11,160 0.85% 14.60% Emporia, St. Andrew’s 154,373 154,816 155,000 157,076 155,631 25,941 1.97% 16.67% Holton, St. Thomas’ 0 0 11,964 13,923 8,629 1,170 0.09% 13.56% Junction City, Covenant 168,895 151,620 128,251 115,096 110,000 110,000 17,016 1.29% 15.47% Manhattan, St. Paul’s 199,977 193,891 194,190 189,942 189,942 32,653 2.48% 17.19% Marysville, St. Paul’s 13,215 14,839 14,809 12,764 12,764 1,731 0.13% 13.56% Topeka, Grace Cathedral 787,399 818,491 794,058 808,280 806,943 153,338 11.64% 19.00% Topeka, St. David’s 378,898 403,682 388,304 225,935 225,935 39,693 3.01% 17.57% Wamego, St. Luke’s 65,810 58,414 65,313 71,780 65,169 9,292 0.71% 14.26% Total 1,905,657 1,931,960 1,880,071 1,742,564 1,708,490 299,727 22.75% 17.54% SOUTHWEST CONVOCATION Arkansas City, Trinity 95,509 63,356 79,536 70,003 70,003 10,092 0.77% 14.42% Derby, St. Andrew’s 71,807 57,840 92,207 106,595 85,547 12,667 0.96% 14.81% El Dorado, Trinity 145,591 180,116 168,831 127,126 127,126 20,366 1.55% 16.02% Newton, St. Matthew’s 126,203 119,476 108,692 114,936 114,368 17,870 1.36% 15.63% Wellington, St. Jude’s 12,017 14,457 15,374 15,534 15,122 2,050 0.16% 13.56% Wichita, Good Shepherd 361,445 224,322 388,619 350,358 321,100 58,307 4.43% 18.16% Wichita, St. Bartholomew’s 49,949 52,821 53,420 49,236 49,236 6,676 0.51% 13.56% Wichita, St. Christopher’s 63,623 80,422 40,044 37,522 37,522 5,088 0.39% 13.56% Wichita, St. James’ 668,034 629,227 614,881 603,743 598,000 598,000 112,469 8.54% 18.81% Wichita, St. John’s 447,500 338,112 305,167 301,082 296,000 296,000 53,398 4.05% 18.04% Wichita, St. Stephen’s 353,460 308,778 289,832 270,037 265,000 265,000 47,334 3.59% 17.86% Winfield, Grace 97,297 99,911 103,693 102,736 102,113 15,473 1.17% 15.15% Total 2,492,435 2,168,838 2,260,296 2,148,908 2,081,137 361,791 27.46% 17.38% GRAND TOTALS 8,579,949 7,955,645 7,945,299 7,855,054 7,530,370 1,317,504 100.00%
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Bishop’s appointments and nominations Episcopal appointments The Chancellors (Constitution, Article IV, B, Sec. 4) Chancellor, Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park Vice Chancellor, Mr. Michael Francis, St. David’s, Topeka Vice Chancellor, Mr. Kurt A. Harper, St. James’, Wichita The Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts (Canon III.8, Sec. 1) At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint a Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts, composed of clergy and professional lay persons qualified in one of the allied arts. Mr. Andrew Pitts, Trinity, Lawrence, Chair Mrs. Beth Ann Branden, St. David’s, Topeka The Reverend Dixie Junk, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Deacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka Diocesan Intake Officer (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5) The Reverend Craig W. Loya, Canon to the Ordinary, Topeka Diocesan Church Attorney (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5) Mr. John Emerson, Trinity, Lawrence
Episcopal nominations The Registrar and Historiographer (Canon III.7, Sec. 1) At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint with the approval of Convention a Registrar and Historiographer. Registrar: Ms. Michele Moss, Diocesan Staff, Topeka Historiographer: Deacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
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Bishop’s appointments and nominations The Commission on Ministry (Canon III.4, Sec. 1) At Diocesan Convention the Bishop shall nominate and the Convention shall confirm a Commission on Ministry to consist of not less than six (6) members, which shall include both clergy and lay persons, and their terms of office shall be three years. The Reverend Gail Greenwell, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, Chair (2014) The Reverend Betty Glover, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield (2012) Ms. Sue O’Brien, St. John’s, Wichita (2012) The Reverend Art Rathbun, St. Mark’s, Blue Rapids and St. Paul’s, Marysville (2012) Mrs. Beverly Winston, St. Paul’s, Coffeyville (2012) The Reverend William Wolff, St. Peter’s, Pittsburg (2012) The Reverend Andrew O’Connor, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2013) Mrs. Mary Novaria, St. Thomas’, Overland Park (2013) Deacon Robert Hirst, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2014) To assist the Commission on Ministry, the Bishop appoints the following committee: The Examining Chaplains The Reverend Andrew Grosso, Trinity, Atchison, Chair Deacon Deedee Evans, St. James’, Wichita Mr. Jim Lewis, St. James’, Wichita Dr. Melissa Tubbs Loya, Grace Cathedral, Topeka The Reverend Richard McCandless, Retired, Parsons The Venerable R. Charles Pearce, St. Paul’s, Manhattan
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Convention committees Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 152nd convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2011) Secretary of the 152nd annual convention Mrs. Karen Clowers, St. David’s, Topeka Parliamentarian of the 152nd annual convention Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita Committee to Approve the Minutes of Convention The Rev. Sharon Billman, St. John’s, Parsons Mrs. Melodie Woerman, Diocesan Staff, Topeka Pages Members of the Kansas Episcopal Youth
Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 153rd convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2012)
(Terms, except where noted, run from adjournment of this convention until adjournment of the 153rd Annual Convention; Canon II.5., Sec. 1.a.) On Dispatch of Business Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, St. Aidan’s, Olathe, Chair Mrs. Kristi Baker, Grace, Ottawa Mr. Jim Lawing, St. Stephen’s, Wichita On Constitution and Canons Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, Chancellor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, Chair Mr. Michael Francis, Vice Chancellor, St. David’s, Topeka Mr. Kurt A. Harper, Vice Chancellor, St. James’, Wichita Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita On Nominations and Elections The Reverend Betty Glover, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield, Chair The Reverend Michael Bell, Campus Missioner, Manhattan Deacon Oliver Bunker, Grace, Chanute The Venerable Monte Giddings, St. Michael’s, Mission Miss Ashley Petty, St. James’, Wichita On Debatable Resolutions The Reverend R. Shawn Streepy, Grace, Chanute, Chair Mr. Calvin Karlin, St. Margaret’s, Lawrence Mrs. Mary Larson, Grace Cathedral, Topeka Mrs. Marge Rine, St. James’, Wichita Making all things new • The 152nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas
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Convention committees On Courtesy Resolutions Diocesan Staff On Arrangements Arrangements for the 153rd Annual Convention will be under the direction of the Diocesan Staff, working with volunteers selected to assist with needed tasks. The Canon to the Ordinary will serve as the chair of this committee.
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Courtesy resolutions These courtesy resolutions have been suggested to the 152nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. They will be presented to the Convention as consent calendar items, to be voted upon as a group. The separate courtesy resolutions will not be read. The proposed rules for debate allow for the removal of any item from the consent calendar by any delegate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. Should this request be made, the item removed will be subject to debate or comment and will be voted on separately. 1. The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori and Mr. Richard Schori — This resolution ends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop and her spouse. 2. The Right Reverend and Mrs. William Smalley — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Eighth Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Carole. 3. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Richard F. Grein — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seventh Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Ann. 4. The Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of our diocese. 5. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Michael Milliken and the Diocese of Western Kansas —This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Milliken and the members of the Diocese of Western Kansas. 6. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Martin Field and the Diocese of West Missouri — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Field and the members of the Diocese of West Missouri. 7. Bishop-elect and Mrs. J. Scott Barker and the Diocese of Nebraska — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop-elect and Mrs. Barker and the members of the Diocese of Nebraska and assures him of our prayers as he begins his episcopacy. 8. The Right Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Konieczny and the Diocese of Oklahoma — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Konieczny and the members of the Diocese of Oklahoma. 10. The Right Reverend Jean Zache Duracin and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Duracin and the people of the Diocese of Haiti and assures them of our continued prayers for the reconstruction and rebuilding of their country.
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Courtesy resolutions 11. The Most Reverend Eliud Wabukala and the Anglican Church of Kenya — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Archbishop Wabukala and the people of the Anglican Church of Kenya. 12. The Right Reverend Stephen Mwangi and the Diocese of Nakuru — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Mwangi and the people of the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya. 13. Bishop and Mrs. Gerald Mansholt and the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Mansholt and the people of the Central States Synod. 14. Bishop and Mrs. Scott Jones and Kansas East and West Conferences of the United Methodist Church – This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Jones and the people of the United Methodist Church in Kansas. 15. Bishop Mark S. Hanson — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 16. Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee — This resolution sends the convention’s appreciation to the members of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee for their time in planning the convention liturgies. 17. The Commission on Youth—This resolution sends thanks to those who served as pages during the conduct of the business sessions of the convention.
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Proposed rules of debate 1. Whenever possible, speakers will be called in alternating order of their positions on the issue under consideration. 2. Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes on an issue under consideration, except that: a) A speaker may speak again to any amendment, with a two (2) minute time limit again applying; and b) A speaker may answer questions of information. 3. While motions to call the previous question (close debate), limit debate, postpone to a set time, postpone indefinitely or commit are acceptable at any time, the motion will be effective only after all speakers already at the microphone have had an opportunity to speak. 4. Items such as courtesy resolutions may be placed on a consent calendar to be voted as a group. a) The consent calendar(s) shall be prepared by the Committee on Dispatch of Business and distributed to the Convention. b) The consent calendar is not subject to debate. c) An item or items may be removed from the consent calendar at the request of any del- egate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. The removal of one or more items from the consent calendar is not subject to a vote. d) Items so removed shall be voted upon separately and are subject to debate. Explanation: A convention is a gathering of the community of the church in this place. Communities that are functional listen to one another and give each person an opportunity to speak. These proposed rules of debate are designed to advance our life at this “community reunion.� Some items will be judged by the Committee on Dispatch of Business to be items on which delegates are in full agreement. These items, such as courtesy resolutions, will be placed on a consent calendar. However, should a delegate feel that an item deserves either debate or comment, that item may be removed from the consent calendar as provided for above. In all our discussions, we seek to know Christ and to make Christ known.
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Amendment form Debate and action on matters to come before this convention will take place Sept. 23-24, 2011, as shown on the proposed agenda. The process of the convention will be helped if additional actions or amendments to pre-filed actions are submitted in writing in advance. Please complete this form if you plan to introduce any of the actions listed below. If you know of such proposed action and it is received in the diocesan office no later than Friday, Sept. 9, it can be included in the packet given to each delegate at convention. Send it to Michele Moss, Convention Coordinator, in the diocesan office by: Mail: 835 SW Polk Street, Topeka, Fax: (785) 235-2449 E-mail: mmoss@episcopal-ks.org
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At the convention itself, give the completed form to a member of the diocesan staff or a member of the Dispatch of Business Committee.
Delegate’s name ____________________________________________________________________ Delegate’s parish ___________________________________________________________________ The proposed action is: _____ A resolution from the floor not submitted by the deadline (requires a 2/3 majority approval for consideration). _____ An amendment to the Constitution or Canons not submitted by the deadline (requires a 2/3 majority approval for consideration). _____ An amendment to or other action on Proposed Amendment #_____. _____ An amendment to or other action on Resolution #_____. _____ An amendment to the proposed 2012 mission plan on page _____. Please write the proposed action here, giving as specific a reference as possible. Use additional sheets, if needed. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 30
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