Information for Clergy and Delegates of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas The 155th Annual Convention October 24-25, 2014 Topeka, Kansas
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Information for Clergy and Delegates
of the Episcopal Diocese of KansasThe 155th Annual Convention
October 24-25, 2014Topeka, Kansas
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Table of contents
Schedules and AgendasSchedule of convocation meetings .......................................................................................................2Proposed agenda for Diocesan Convention .........................................................................................3
Nominees for Council of TrusteesClergy nominees, 3-year term (elect 1) ................................................................................................4Lay nominees, 3-year term (elect 1) ....................................................................................................5
Proposed 2015 Mission PlanNarrative ....................................................................................................................................... 6-10Summary of the mission plan ............................................................................................................11Line items of income and expenses ............................................................................................. 12-17Apportionment schedule ....................................................................................................................18
Consent Calendar ItemsBishop’s appointments and nominations ..................................................................................... 19-20Convention committees ............................................................................................................... 21-22Courtesy resolutions ..................................................................................................................... 23-24
Other ItemsProposed rules of debate ....................................................................................................................25Form for proposing amendments .......................................................................................................26
Note: No debatable resolutions or proposed amendments to diocesan canons or constitution were submitted for consideration.
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Schedule of Convocation Meetings
Southeast ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m., St. John’s Church, 1801 Corning, Parsons
Southwest ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado
Northeast ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 5700 W. 6th St., Lawrence
Northwest ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 13, 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 ConventionAll events take place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel or adjacent Maner Conference Center except the Friday morning Eucharist, which is at Grace Cathedral. All venues are in Topeka.
Thursday, October 23, 20144 – 7 p.m. Check-in, Emerald Coat Room
6:30 – 9 p.m. Thursday Evening Event (To Be Announced)
Friday, October 24, 201410 a.m. Convention Eucharist, Grace Cathedral, Bishop Dean E. Wolfe preaching
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Check-in, Sunflower Foyer
Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom
1 – 1:45 p.m. First Keynote Address, Bishop Dean E. Wolfe, Sunflower Ballroom
1:45 – 2 p.m. Break
2 – 4 p.m. Opening of Business, Sunflower Ballroom
4 – 4:15 p.m. Break with refreshments, Sunflower Foyer
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Workshops, breakout rooms
5:15 – 6 p.m. Free time
6 – 7 p.m. Social Hour, Sunflower Ballroom and Shawnee Room
7 – 9 p.m. Banquet, Awards and “In the Power of the Spirit,” a play about the life and ministry of Bishop Thomas Hubbard Vail, Sunflower Ballroom
Following Banquet Taizé Service, Wheat Room
Saturday, October 25, 20147:30 – 9 a.m. Continental breakfast, Shawnee Room
9 – 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer, Bishop Michael Milliken, presiding and preaching, Sunflower Ballroom
9:45 – 10 a.m. Break
10 – 10:45 a.m. Second Keynote Address, Bishop Andrew Waldo, Sunflower Ballroom
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Business Continues, Sunflower Ballroom
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Noonday Prayers, Sunflower Ballroom
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom
1 – 2 p.m. Business Continues (if needed) and Adjournment, Sunflower Ballroom
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Clergy nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member, 3-year term (vote for 1)
The Rev. Laurie LewisPriest in charge, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield
Church leadership: Completing a one-year, At-Large term on the Council of Trustees. Member of the Campus Ministry Council since 2009. Co-leader of the Episcopal Campus Ministry of Wichita. As priest in charge, has full leadership responsibilities of rector over two parishes. As assistant rector at St. Stephen’s, Wichita, 2009-2013, was responsible for liturgy and music, Christian formation, seniors’ ministry and newcomer connections.
Current position: Priest in charge, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, WinfieldStatement: I have just completed a one-year term on the Council of Trustees and
want to continue to offer my skills in this office for a full term. I am committed to the mission of this diocese and am seeking to continue in this leadership role as part of my priestly call. I will continue to seek to serve Christ, the Diocese of Kansas and my congregations through my thoughtful participation in this council of the church.
Nominees for Election
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Nominees for ElectionLay nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member, 3-year term (vote for 1)
Margaret La RueMember, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Church leadership: Current member, Council of Trustees. Chair of the Finance Committee. Vestry member, Cathedral endowment trustee, Eucharistic Minister and adult discussion group facilitator.
Statement: I hope to continue my work as an active voice and participant of the Council of Trustees. I have the willingness and abilities to step up and encourage the Council and others to face the challenges in the diocese. By exploring and implementing creative and innovative solutions to those challenges, I am confident the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Kansas will not only be sustained but will grow.
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Proposed 2015 Mission Plan, Narrative
The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas proposed 2015 mission plan
Sources of ResourcesThe proposed 2015 mission plan for the Diocese of Kansas is funded primarily through
apportionment. Apportionment accounts for 77.6 percent of the resources used to fund the 2015 mission plan. The remainder of the funding is provided by investment earnings (10.9 percent), fees and other income (10.1 percent). The proposed apportionment for 2015 of $1,404,568 compares to previous years as follows:
2014 $1,403,737 2013 $1,380,577 2012 $1,317,321 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 The proposed effective apportionment rate for 2015 will remain at 17.5 percent. From 2000 through
2014, 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 ResourcesThe 2015 mission plan continues to make use of the endowment to help fund the mission plan. The
projected draw on the endowment for 2015 will be 5.13 percent. Adjusted for inflation, the 2015 mission plan would be $1,396,931 in 2003 dollars. In inflation-
adjusted dollars, the 2015 mission plan is $61,644 less than the 2003 budget. 2013 $1,380,577 2012 $1,874,248 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
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Proposed 2015 Mission Plan, Narrative In response to requests from the convocations, there has been a slight change in format. This year’s
mission plan lists the expected total cost of each fee-generating event, plus the corresponding anticipated fee revenue.
Adult FormationFor 2015 there will be continued emphasis on Education for Ministry (EFM) training and mentoring.
The Episcopal 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 2014 the diocese conducted two EFM mentor training sessions.
Bethany PlaceUpton Hall Conference Center is being utilized more than in the past. The 22-bed conference center
serves students enrolled in the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry from the dioceses of Kansas, West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas. Upton Hall also is available for use by parish organizations, agencies and select community organizations. Items associated with the Bethany Place line item are the utilities, supplies, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds.
Bishop Kemper School for MinistryThe Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is a collaborative venture of the dioceses of Kansas, West
Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas to provide high quality education for lay leaders, and future priests and deacons, in a setting that is affordable and close-to-home.
The school, which is a separate non-profit corporation owned by the four dioceses, is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives from the owning dioceses. The Diocese of Kansas is being asked to increase its commitment for 2015 in order to help pay the salary and benefits for a full-time dean. The Rev. Don H. Compier, Ph.D., who is from this diocese, was named dean July 1, 2014.
This section of the mission plan provides resources for the Bishop Kemper School and for students from the Diocese of Kansas who attend it.
Campus MinistryThe Reverend Stephanie Jenkins, campus missioner, is working with the Campus Ministry Council to
configure and carry out campus ministry in the Diocese of Kansas. One intern, Ashley Petty, is currently serving the diocese and assisting the Campus Missioner. It is hoped that two interns will serve the diocese in 2015.
Clergy SupportClergy 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
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Proposed 2015 Mission Plan, Narrative
Commission on MinistryThe Commission on Ministry (COM) is required by Title III of the Constitutions and Canons of
the Episcopal Church. The Commission on Ministry is charged with finding persons who can best fill the ministry 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 convocation discernment committees. As part of COM, the Examining Chaplains are responsible for reviewing the General Ordination Examinations of seminarians.
Communications This area includes the cost of printing and mailing The Harvest, the diocesan publication. In 2015
it will transition from a bimonthly newspaper to a quarterly magazine, to provide a more attractive and informative publication.
This office also is 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 diocesan social media channels, as well as 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 LifeThis area includes items related to meetings that incorporate aspects of our common life as a
community of faith. Included are the expenses for the annual Diocesan Convention, as well as the escrow for the General Convention, which next will be held in Salt Lake City in 2015, and the bishop’s attendance at the every-10-year Lambeth Conference.
Congregational DevelopmentIn 2015, the search consultant line item is being increased. Dave Seifert has been assisting parishes in
the search process during 2014, and he will continue in that role in 2015.$20,000 has been allocated to assist St. Paul’s, Kansas City, with its Hispanic ministry. St. Paul’s
began offering a service in Spanish in 2014 and also is deeply involved in outreach to the Hispanic community.
In 2013 the Council of Trustees, in an effort to help St. Margaret’s, Lawrence, recover from its very high mortgage debt, authorized the diocese to take out a loan to pay off St. Margaret’s current debt. In turn, St. Margaret’s has agreed to pay all their apportionment plus begin paying the diocese back for this new loan, over a 30-year period. The amount the diocese is paying on the loan per year, $110,907, is listed under Congregational Development, while the amount St. Margaret’s is repaying the diocese, $21,299, is listed in the income section of the mission plan.
The Congregational Development Committee plans and hosts one or two events per year for congregations to learn more about church growth, evangelism, stewardship, etc. The committee also is available to work with individual parishes in the diocese to assist them in growth and development.
Council of TrusteesThis part of the 2015 mission plan provides for the monthly Council of Trustee meetings, the Trustees’
annual retreat and other Council expenses.
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Liturgy, Arts and MusicThe 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 ManagementThe salaries and benefits of all clergy and lay employees of the diocese are included 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 OutreachThe Episcopal Diocese of Kansas continues to be a strong supporter of the wider church. The
commitment of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas to the wider church is reflected in our consistent participation at the full asking. Once again, the 2015 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• Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry• Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness Training • Millennium Development Goals
Office of the BishopThis area of the 2015 mission plan provides for the support of the bishop in his work, both in the
Episcopal 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 The Canon to the Ordinary is the chief administrative officer for the diocese. While the Canon’s
position is currently vacant, a search committee has been assembled to assist in the selection of a new canon. It is expected that a new canon will be in place in 2015.
Seminarian Support/InternshipsAs part of investing in our future, the Episcopal 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 newly ordained clergy to gain valuable parish experience, and the parishes benefit from their ministry.
Proposed 2015 Mission Plan, Narrative
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Stewardship and DevelopmentThe Stewardship and Development Committee will work to provide resources and services to the
parishes of the diocese. The Reverend Art Rathbun is currently working in the area of stewardship and development.
Youth MinistriesKaren Schlabach has been faithfully serving the diocese as youth missioner. The work performed in
this area of the mission plan helps lay the foundation for future priests and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church. These are some of the successful youth events planned for 2015:
• Miqra• Happening• MissionPalooza• New Beginnings• Summer Camp• Fall Festival• YouthTide• Girls Only/Guys Only Retreat
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Proposed apportionment schedule, 2015 ADJUSTED 2015 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2015 EFFECTIVE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE BASE APPORT. PERCENT RATE NORTHEAST CONVOCATION
Atchison, Trinity 203,819 179,172 197,256 193,371 189,933 32,388 2.31% 17.05%Edwardsville, St. Martin’s 31,415 34,274 31,120 29,638 29,638 3,972 0.28% 13.42%Kansas City, St. Paul’s 98,698 132,298 157,478 175,986 155,254 25,613 1.83% 16.52%Lawrence, St. Margaret’s 230,633 205,741 217,311 225,291 216,114 37,464 2.67% 17.34%Lawrence, Trinity 368,622 325,846 367,068 489,329 394,081 72,036 5.13% 18.28%Leavenworth, St. Paul’s 228,920 246,361 235,700 203,430 203,430 35,016 2.49% 17.21%Mission, St. Michael’s 1,183,032 1,256,691 1,233,713 1,221,497 1,221,497 232,704 16.57% 19.05%Olathe, St. Aidan’s 153,004 162,638 169,576 159,459 159,459 26,472 1.88% 16.60%Ottawa, Grace 52,791 28,971 48,472 26,772 26,772 3,600 0.26% 13.42%Overland Park, St. Thomas’ 517,347 535,040 626,212 494,208 494,208 91,476 6.51% 18.51%Shawnee, St. Luke’s 203,625 186,299 224,149 196,875 196,875 33,744 2.40% 17.13%Stilwell, St. Francis’ 48,761 47,104 50,154 47,295 47,295 6,348 0.45% 13.42%TOTAL 3,320,667 3,340,435 3,558,209 3,463,151 3,334,556 600,833 42.78% 18.02%
SOUTHEAST CONVOCATION Chanute, Grace 82,590 84,493 101,742 99,774 95,336 14,160 1.01% 14.85%Coffeyville, St. Paul’s 101,273 117,223 78,678 87,140 87,140 12,816 0.91% 14.70%Galena, St. Mary’s 19,561 24,965 29,283 19,510 19,510 2,616 0.19% 13.42%Independence, Epiphany 69,084 67,206 61,247 70,672 66,375 9,336 0.67% 14.16%Iola, St. Timothy’s 29,380 39,349 45,748 36,844 36,844 4,944 0.35% 13.42%Neodesha, Ascension 22,543 28,370 22,246 17,041 17,041 2,280 0.16% 13.42%Parsons, St. John’s 43,592 61,269 49,526 35,197 35,197 4,728 0.34% 13.42%Pittsburg, St. Peter’s 99,680 103,857 115,332 105,592 105,592 16,008 1.14% 15.16%Sedan, Epiphany 166,376 180,352 174,890 174,056 174,056 29,304 2.09% 16.83%Yates Center, Calvary 8,806 10,394 15,490 19,932 15,272 2,040 0.15% 13.42%TOTAL 642,885 717,478 694,182 665,758 652,363 98,232 7.00% 15.07%
NORTHWEST CONVOCATION Abilene, St. John’s 62,850 125,623 42,470 64,172 64,172 9,036 0.64% 14.08%Blue Rapids, St. Mark’s 7,233 11,386 8,531 7,511 7,511 1,020 0.07% 13.42%Clay Center, St. Paul’s 77,685 82,678 73,798 73,036 73,036 10,500 0.75% 14.37%Emporia, St. Andrew’s 157,076 165,170 171,305 138,117 138,117 22,320 1.59% 16.16%Holton, St. Thomas’ 13,923 16,627 13,961 9,467 9,467 1,272 0.09% 13.42%Junction City, Covenant 115,096 84,172 85,625 80,451 80,451 11,700 0.83% 14.56%Manhattan, St. Paul’s 189,942 195,917 208,347 210,800 205,021 35,315 2.51% 17.23%Marysville, St. Paul’s 12,764 14,609 12,248 12,248 12,248 1,644 0.12% 13.42%Topeka, Grace Cathedral 808,280 789,746 830,647 843,645 821,346 155,016 11.04% 18.87%Topeka, St. David’s 225,935 408,437 397,573 394,427 394,427 72,108 5.13% 18.28%Wamego, St. Luke’s 71,780 66,109 69,386 68,731 68,075 9,672 0.69% 14.22%TOTAL 1,742,564 1,960,474 1,913,891 1,902,605 1,873,872 329,603 23.46% 17.59%
SOUTHWEST CONVOCATION Arkansas City, Trinity 70,003 67,784 73,060 70,183 70,183 10,032 0.71% 14.28%Derby, St. Andrew’s 106,595 123,765 113,380 119,210 118,785 18,576 1.32% 15.63%El Dorado, Trinity 127,126 171,542 154,782 145,996 145,996 23,856 1.70% 16.34%Newton, St. Matthew’s 114,936 123,429 122,477 125,574 123,827 19,548 1.39% 15.79%Wellington, St. Jude’s 15,534 17,008 15,757 16,375 16,375 2,208 0.16% 13.42%Wichita, Good Shepherd 350,358 381,417 363,025 322,001 322,001 58,032 4.13% 18.02%Wichita, St. Bartholomew’s 49,236 44,728 43,292 47,262 45,094 6,060 0.43% 13.42%Wichita, St. Christopher’s 37,522 37,516 16,542 48,552 34,203 4,584 0.33% 13.42%Wichita, St. James’ 603,743 650,806 551,966 609,457 604,076 112,824 8.03% 18.68%Wichita, St. John’s 301,082 303,646 353,137 365,474 340,752 61,680 4.39% 18.10%Wichita, St. Stephen’s 270,037 273,478 282,696 269,546 269,546 47,844 3.41% 17.75%Winfield, Grace 102,736 104,909 107,073 74,009 74,009 10,656 0.76% 14.39%TOTAL 2,148,908 2,300,028 2,197,187 2,213,639 2,164,848 375,900 26.76% 17.36%
GRAND TOTALS 7,855,024 8,318,415 8,363,469 8,245,153 8,025,639 1,404,568 100.00% 17.50%
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Episcopal Appointments
The Chancellors (Constitution, Article IV, B, Sec. 4)Chancellor, Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland ParkVice Chancellor, Mr. Michael Francis, St. David’s, TopekaVice 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.
Mrs. Beth Ann Branden, St. David’s, Topeka, ChairThe Reverend Dawn Frankfurt, St. James’, WichitaThe Reverend Dixie Junk, St. Paul’s, Kansas CityDeacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Diocesan Intake Officer (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5)Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita
The Treasurer of the Diocese (Constitution, Article IV, Sec. 3)Mr. Douglas Anning, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission — term ends at the conclusion of the 157th Convention (2016)
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: Mrs. Michele Moss, Diocesan Staff, TopekaHistoriographer: Mrs. Melodie Woerman, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Bishop’s Appointments and Nominations
Episcopal Nominations continue on page 20.
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Bishop’s Appointments and NominationsThe 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 Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Chair (2015) Ms. Jeanine Blessant, St. Peter’s, Pittsburg (2015)Dr. Preston Gilson, Trinity, El Dorado (2015)Deacon Sandy Horton-Smith, St. Paul’s, Manhattan (2015)The Reverend Antoinette Tackkett, St. Paul’s, Coffeyville (2015)The Reverend Andrew O’Connor, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2016)Deacon Peg Flynn, St. James’, Wichita (2017)Mr. Kirk Isenhour, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission (2017)The Reverend Steven King, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park (2017)
To assist the Commission on Ministry, the Bishop appoints the following committee:
The Examining ChaplainsThe Reverend Benedict Varnum, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, ChairThe Reverend David Cox, St. Michael and All Angels, MissionThe Reverend Dr. Mary Korte, St. Stephen’s, WichitaThe Reverend Christopher Arnold, St. Andrew’s, EmporiaEx officio: The Reverend Dr. Don H. Compier, Dean, Bishop Kemper School for Ministry
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Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 155th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2014)
Secretary of the 155th annual conventionMrs. Karen Clowers, St. David’s, Topeka
Parliamentarian of the 155th annual conventionMr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita
Committee to Approve the Minutes of ConventionThe Rev. Sharon Billman, St. John’s, ParsonsMrs. Melodie Woerman, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
PagesMembers of the Kansas Episcopal Youth
Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 156th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2015)(Terms, except where noted, run from adjournment of the 155th Annual Convention (2014) until adjournment of the 156th Annual Convention (2015); Canon II.5., Sec. 1.a.)
On Dispatch of BusinessMrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, St. Aidan’s, Olathe, ChairMrs. Kristi Baker, Grace, OttawaMr. Jim Lawing, St. Stephen’s, Wichita
On Constitution and Canons Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, Chancellor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, ChairMr. Michael Francis, Vice Chancellor, St. David’s, TopekaMr. Kurt A. Harper, Vice Chancellor, St. James’, WichitaMr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita
On Nominations and ElectionsMiss Ashley Petty, St. James’, Wichita, ChairMr. Frank Connizzo, St. Paul’s, ManhattanThe Reverend Laurie Lewis, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, WinfieldThe Reverend Foster Mays, Epiphany, SedanMr. Bob Mossman, St. Luke’s, Shawnee
On Debatable ResolutionsThe Reverend Jan Chubb, St. Timothy’s, Iola, ChairMr. Calvin Karlin, St. Margaret’s, LawrenceMs. Nancy Kelley, Trinity, LawrenceMs. Diane MacCoy, Good Shepherd, Wichita
Convention committees
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On Courtesy ResolutionsDiocesan Staff
On ArrangementsArrangements for the 156th 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.
Convention committees
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Courtesy resolutionsThese courtesy resolutions have been suggested to the 154th 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 sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop and her spouse.
2. The Most Reverend and Right Honorable and Mrs. Justin Welby — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Archbishop of Canterbury and his spouse, Caroline.
3. The Right Reverend and Mrs. William Smalley — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Eighth Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Carole.
4. 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.
5. The Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of our diocese.
6. 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 people of the Diocese of Western Kansas.
7. 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 people of the Diocese of West Missouri.
8. The Right Reverend and Mrs. J. Scott Barker and the Diocese of Nebraska — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Barker and the people of the Diocese of Nebraska.
9. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Gary R. Lillibridge and the Diocese of West Texas — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Lillibridge as he concludes his ministry as diocesan bishop, and the people of the Diocese of West Texas.
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Courtesy resolutions10. Bishops and people of dioceses of Province VII — This resolution sends greetings and best
wishes to the bishops and people of the other dioceses of Province VII: the Right Reverend Larry R. Benfield and the people of the Diocese of Arkansas; the Right Reverend Paul Lambert, bishop suffragan, and the people of the Diocese of Dallas; the Right Reverend Rayford B. High, Jr., and the people of the Diocese of Fort Worth; the Right Reverend James Scott Mayer and the people of the Diocese of Northwest Texas; the Right Reverend Edward J. Konieczny and the people of the Diocese of Oklahoma; the Right Reverend Michael Louis Vono and the people of the Diocese of Rio Grande; and the Right Reverend Jake Owensby and the people of the Diocese of Western Louisiana.
11. 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 rebuilding of their country.
12. 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.
13. The Right Reverend Joseph Muchai and the Diocese of Nakuru — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Muchai and the people of the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya.
14. Bishop and Mrs. Roger R. Gustafson and the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — This resolution sends greetings to Bishop Gustafson and his spouse, the Rev. Susan Langhauser, and the people of the Central States Synod.
15. Bishop and Mrs. Scott Jones and the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church – This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Jones and the people of the Great Plains Conference.
16. Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
17. 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.
18. The Commission on Youth — This resolution sends thanks to those who served as pages during the business sessions of the convention.
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Proposed rules of debate1. 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; andb) 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 formDebate and action on matters to come before this convention will take place Oct. 24-25, 2014, 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, Oct. 10, 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, KS 66612-1688 Fax: (785) 235-2449E-mail: [email protected]
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 2015 mission plan on page _____.
Please write the proposed action here, giving as specific a reference as possible. Use additional sheets, if needed.
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Special thanks to Ann Boughton, St. John’s, Abilene, who created the convention logo on the front of this book.
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