Pre-Convention Book 2009

Pre-Convention Book 2021

153RD Annual Convention 2021

Compiled by the Secretary of the Diocese with the help of the Diocesan Staff In accordance with General Convention 2003 resolution D011: the Diocese of Albany is pleased to note that we are part of the

worldwide Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal Diocese of Albany Disciples Making Disciples

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Important Information about Voting at Convention 2021

The Business meeting, with voting, is on Saturday, October 23. Deputies and

clergy will need the following:

Convention book, which will be sent either electronically or via USPS

depending on your choice at registration

The Election Runner Landing Page URL which will be emailed at least 3

days prior to convention

A Voter ID and Voter Key, which will be emailed to you at the same time

as the URL, at least 3 days prior to convention

For each parish deputation, there will be a separate Voter ID and Voter

Key for the group of deputies to vote as a unit in the Vote-by-Orders.

This will be on the same email with the URL and the individual Voter ID

and Voter Key

Registration for the business meetings is available on the Diocesan website

(www.albanydiocese.org). Certificates of Election and Registration for

convention must be completed no later than 10 days prior to Convention,

Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Participation cannot be guaranteed after that

date.

The Convention consists of the eligible voters who are noted in Article III of the

Constitution of the Diocese of Albany.

In accordance with the rules of order for the Diocesan Convention (Rule 9), most

voting at convention is decided by voice vote, but there are exceptions. One more

than half the eligible votes cast (a majority) is required for a decision in a voice vote.

In lieu of a voice vote, for this virtual meeting yes/no votes will be done using the

Zoom polling feature.

The Diocesan Constitution and Canons require some voting to be done by ballots.

Ballots will be available through the Election Runner platform.



Diocese of Albany

Supplemental Special Rules of Order for Virtual Attendance at Annual Convention

October 23, 2021

I. Preamble

1. Supersede Regular Rules. These Supplemental Special Rules of Order for Virtual

Attendance at Annual Convention (hereinafter, "these Rules") shall supersede the

regular Rules of Order and to the extent they are in conflict with the regular Rules of

Order, these Rules shall prevail.

2. Purpose. The purpose of these Rules is to facilitate the calling and meeting of the

Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany in a situation where it is

impractical to hold a face-to-face physical meeting of the Convention due to

governmental restraints or as otherwise directed by the Ecclesiastical Authority of the

Diocese.

3. Convention Managers. In order to facilitate the conduct of an electronic meeting of

the Convention, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint one or more Convention

Managers to assist the President and Secretary of the Convention.

II. Notice of Meeting of Virtual Convention and Connection Information

1. Increased Notice Time. If the Ecclesiastical Authority shall call for a meeting of

Convention by electronic means, the notice for such meeting shall be given by

publication on the diocesan website and otherwise no later than four (4) weeks prior

to the date called for the opening of the meeting.

2. Members to Furnish Communication Information. No later than ten (10) days before

any such meeting, every member of the clergy entitled to seat, voice, or vote in

Convention must notify the Ecclesiastical Authority of his or her email address in

order to receive the ability to participate in a Convention held electronically. No later

than such date, every rector, priest in charge, vicar, or a warden of any congregation

entitled to representation in Convention must notify the Ecclesiastical Authority of

the email address of (a) every Lay Deputy of such congregation or (b) any Alternate

who will replace an elected Lay Deputy who will be unable to attend the Convention.

3. Secretary of Convention or his or her designee shall send an email to every member

of Convention setting forth (a) the time of the meeting, (b) the URL and codes

necessary to connect to the Internet meeting service, and, as an alternative and

backup to the audio connection included within the Internet service, the phone

number and access codes the member needs to participate aurally by telephone, and

(c) if applicable, a Voter ID code.

III. Opening of Meeting and Quorum

1. Login Time. The Secretary shall schedule Internet meeting service availability to

begin at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of each meeting.



2. Signing in and out. Members shall identify themselves as required to sign in to the

Internet meeting service, and shall maintain Internet and audio access throughout the

meeting whenever present, but shall sign out upon any departure before adjournment.

3. Quorum. The Convention Managers shall determine and report to the Secretary the

presence of a quorum as required by the Constitution on the basis of members' login

information. The members present may continue to do business until adjournment,

notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum. Less

than a quorum may adjourn the meeting.

IV. Conduct of Meeting

1. Technical requirements and malfunctions. Each member is responsible for his or her

audio and Internet connections. No action shall be invalidated on the grounds that the

loss of, or poor quality of, a member’s individual connection prevented participation

in the meeting.

2. Forced disconnections. The President of Convention may cause or direct the

disconnection or muting of a member’s connection if the member’s connection is

causing undue interference with the meeting. The President’s decision to do so, which

is subject to an undebatable appeal that can be made by any member, shall be

announced during the meeting and recorded in the minutes.

3. Assignment of the floor. To seek recognition by the President, a member shall use the

Zoom "raise hand" request and await recognition. Once the pending action is

completed, the Convention Manager shall clear the online queue.

4. Interrupting a member. A member who intends to make a motion or request that

under the rules may interrupt a speaker shall use the Zoom Chat feature for so

indicating, and shall thereafter await the President’s instructions.

5. Motions submitted in writing. A member intending to make a main motion, to offer

an amendment, or to propose instructions to a committee, shall, before or after being

recognized, post the motion in writing to the online area designated by the Secretary

for this purpose, preceded by the member’s name, parish affiliation and a number

corresponding to how many written motions the member has so far posted during the

meeting (e.g., “John Smith, Rector of St. Swithin's, Albany, 3:”; “Sally Doe, St.

Swithin’s, Troy, 1”). Use of the online area designated by the Secretary for this

purpose shall be restricted to posting the text of intended motions.

6. Seconding of motions and related posts. Members responding "so moved" to a

request from the President for a motion, or seconding any motion that requires a

second, must do so using the Zoom Chat feature without needing to be recognized by

the President.

7. Display of motions. The Secretary shall designate an online area exclusively for the

display of the immediately pending question and other relevant pending questions

(such as the main motion, or the pertinent part of the main motion, when an

amendment to it is immediately pending); and, to the extent feasible, the Secretary, or

any assistants appointed by him or her for this purpose, shall cause such questions, or

any other documents that are currently before the meeting for action or information,

to be displayed therein until such pending question is completed.



8. Video display. The President, the Secretary, or their assistants shall cause a video

image of the President to be displayed throughout the meeting, and shall also cause

display of the video image of the member currently recognized to speak or report. A

member’s participation in the meeting shall constitute permission for the member’s

image to be displayed when such member is recognized.

9. Broadcasting. The Convention Manager shall arrange for broadcasting via

livestreaming or otherwise so that the public and members of the Diocese other than

members of the Convention may observe the proceedings.

V. Floor Nominations and Voting

1. Nominations from the Floor. Any persons who have not been nominated through the

Nominating Committee or the Secretary of Convention may be nominated for office by

written nomination form for such purpose, completed and submitted to the Secretary no

later than a week prior to the opening of Convention, provided that when the President

invites nominations from the floor for that office the person making the nomination

confirms the nomination and the person nominated confirms willingness to serve if

elected.

2. Voting. Votes not requiring ballots may be taken by the Zoom polling feature. Other

votes, including balloting for elections, shall be taken by the anonymous voting feature

of the Internet voting service, using members' assigned Voter ID code. Results of votes

may be reported to the President by the Chair of the Balloting Committee or the

Secretary.



Proposed Order of Business

1. The Rev. Scott Garno, President of the Standing Committee, calls the business session to order

on Saturday morning

2. Secretary’s instructions to the Convention

3. Credentialing report

4. Vote on virtual meeting format

5. Vote on President of Convention

6. President’s Address

7. Proposed Order of Business

8. Procedural Motion for Discussion of Resolutions

9. Ecclesiastical Authority appointments

10. Nomination and election of Secretary of the Diocese

11. Secretarial appointments

12. Nomination and election of Treasurer of the Diocese

13. Nomination and election of Assistant Treasurer of the Diocese

14. Received resolution(s) presented by title, and referral(s)

15. Plurality Nominations

16. Assisting Bishop’s Address to Convention

17. Plurality vote

18. Plurality vote results

19. Vote-by-orders nominations

20. Voting for vote-by-orders nominees

21. Announcement of vote-by-orders results

22. Episcopal appointments, to serve for the ensuing year

23. Consideration and voting on main resolutions and ministry reports

24. Courtesy resolutions

25. Closing prayer and adjournment



Diocesan Organizations with Elective Offices

Plurality Elections

The Diocesan Council. Diocesan Council is the “program agent with the Bishop and the Convention of

the Diocese between meetings of the Convention.” Between conventions, the Council consults with the

Bishop, who is the President of the Council, on budget and program matters to be presented to the

Convention for the work of the Church in this Diocese. Representatives to Council should expect to be

involved with the mission and goals of the Diocese.

The Great Chapter of the Cathedral of All Saints. The Chapter is the corporate body that governs the

Cathedral of the Diocese of Albany. The members who are elected at each Convention become members

of the Great Chapter. Members should expect to contribute their time and talent for the support of the

Cathedral and its mission. The election of Chapter members is not a canonical requirement, but is held

at Convention at the request of the Cathedral, which is a church in union with the Convention, in

accordance with the Cathedral Charter.

The Trustees of the Diocese. The Trustees invest, manage, and control all the real and personal property

of the Diocese, subject to the control and discretion of the Convention. They may also hold title to and

act in a fiduciary capacity in other ways as well. Members should have some background in finance,

investments, real estate, or building management and maintenance.

Vote by Order Elections

The Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board only meets if charges are brought against a Priest or

Deacon of the Diocese. Members should be aware that they might be called upon to hear testimony and

issue a decision in cases of alleged clergy misconduct. Both fairness and compassion are needed.

Members of the Court should plan to meet with the Secretary of the Diocese at the Convention, after the

election, to set a meeting date for the yearly election of the Disciplinary Board President.

The Standing Committee. The Standing Committee is primarily the Bishop’s Council of Advice. The

duties of the Standing Committee may range from (but are not limited to) certain aspects of ordinations

and consecrations to certain aspects of the sale or mortgage of church property. Members should have a

broad knowledge of the Diocese of Albany and acquire at least a basic understanding of the role of the

Standing Committee in the Canons of the General Convention, the Canons of the Diocese of Albany, and

in the New York State Religious Corporations Law.



Overview of nominations on file with the Secretary of the Diocese As of 29 September 2021

Offices to be filled by Plurality Voting:

The Great Cathedral Chapter

One priest and one lay office to be filled, each for 3-year terms and one lay office

filling a 1-year unexpired term.

The Rev. Cn. Judith Malionek

Convention Representative to Diocesan Council

One clerical office to be filled for a 2-year term.

Trustees of the Diocese

(all offices may be priest, deacon, and/or lay)

Two offices to be filled, each for 4-year terms

One office for a 3-year unexpired term

The Rev. Scott Evans Diana Glaser

The Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Papazoglakis Helen Smith

Randall E Demler



Offices to be filled by Vote-by-Orders:

The Disciplinary Board

Two clerical (priest or deacon) offices and one lay office each to be filled

for a 3-year term

One clerical office to be filled for a 1.25-year unexpired term

Mary B. Jones

The Standing Committee

Two Clerical (priest or deacon) and two lay offices,

each to be filled for 3-year terms

The Rev. Arthur S. Garno Julie M Bailey

The Rev. Kenneth Hitch Christopher Cassidy

The Very Rev. N. Bradley Jones John A. Hyde



Nominees for Elective Office

Original documents on file with the Secretary of Convention

JULIE M BAILEY

Nominated for Standing Committee Nominated by The Rev. Kenneth Hitch

Seconded by Sandra L. Hutchison, St. John’s, Troy

Julie Bailey has been a parishioner at St. George’s in Clifton Park for the past 18

years. Her father was in the military, which brought her family to a number of

churches across the country and overseas. The Episcopal Church was a

welcoming, steady presence in our life. Ms. Bailey is currently a licensed clinical social worker

and has been a therapist for children who have experienced sexual abuse. Her work reminds her

that, through God, healing, hope and love are all within reach. She is committed to helping our

diocese be a place that exemplifies God’s love – a love that knows no bounds and is welcoming

and inclusive to all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity.

CHRISTOPHER J. CASSIDY

Nominated for Standing Committee

Nominated by The Rev. Scott Garno

Seconded by The Rev. Justine Guernsey

Christopher Cassidy has been a parishioner at St. Stephen’s in Delmar since the

late ‘90s. He has been married to his wife, Debby for 41 years. Together they

have three adult sons, three daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. Chris has

served as Lector, Vestry member, Senior Warden, Finance Committee Chair, Stewardship

Committee Chair, Search Committee Co-Chair, Standing Committee member and Bible Study

Leader. He is currently employed by Wells Fargo Advisors as a Senior Vice President. Chris lives

with his wife in the hamlet of Slingerlands.

RANDALL DEMLER

Nominated for Trustees of the Diocese

Nominated by The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis

Seconded by Abigail H. Bee, St. George’s, Clifton Park

Randall Demler is a life-long Episcopalian and current member of St George's

Church, Clifton Park. He is a former vestry member in each of the parishes

where he and his wife, Maureen, have been members - St. George's, Clifton

Park, Bethesda, Saratoga Springs, and Trinity, Tariffville, CT. Randy worked for 44+ years at the

Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, having held several senior management positions prior to his

retirement in December 2015. He is a past member of the Diocesan Standing Committee and

current member of the Commission on Ministry and the CtK Advisory Committee.



THE REV. SCOTT EVANS


Nominated by The Very Rev. Neal Longe

Seconded by The Rev. Karla Banach

Fr. Scott trained for ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary and Nashotah

House Episcopal Seminary and was ordained a Priest on January 9, 2010. He

served as a Curate at Christ Church In Ballston Spa from January 2010 through December 2013

with a focus on evangelism and healing ministry, becoming Priest In Charge of All Saints Round

Lake in January 2014. Scott holds a Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from RPI and is married to

Stephanie - they have four beautiful children.

THE REV. ARTHUR S. GARNO


Nominated by The Very Rev. Sonja Boyce

Seconded by Robin L. Hultenius, St. John’s, Delhi

Fr. Art Garno, Rector, St. John’s, Delhi, and St. Peter’s, Hobart; was ordained

Deacon in 2005 and Priest in 2017. He served churches in Ogdensburg and

Waddington, before starting full time ministry in the Susquehanna Deanery. Art

was Director of Workforce Development at SUNY Canton and before that worked in the

Electronics Industry in Manufacturing Engineering. Fr. Art has served several terms on Diocesan

Council. Fr. Art and his wife Tammy have two grown children, The Rev. Scott Garno, priest in

the Albany Diocese and Stacy Summers who works in special education. They have seven

grandchildren.

DIANA GLASER


Nominated by The Rev. Kenneth Hitch

Seconded by Sandra L. Hutchison, St. John’s, Troy

Diana Glaser has been a member of St. George’s in Clifton Park for 19 years, along

with her husband, Dan, and their six children. They have loved being a part of the

Episcopal Church and having a welcoming, loving place for their children to grow

in their faith. Having their kids grow up in church has led to her past involvement in a number of

youth ministries. She has witnessed the struggles of our diocese lead to children and youth

feeling unwelcome. Ms. Glaser is running for election to the trustees because she has a

background in non-profit organizations, finance, and engineering. She knows that she can

contribute to helping our diocese grow in love and faith and be a place that is welcoming for us all.



THE REV. KENNETH HITCH


Nominated by The Rev. Craig Hacker

Seconded by The Rev. Glen Michaels

The Rev. Kenneth (Ken) Hitch is rector of St. Eustace, Lake Placid and a recent

newcomer to the Diocese of Albany, having served in the Diocese of Southern

Ohio, the Diocese of Vermont, and most recently, the Diocese of Eastern

Michigan. In his almost 20 years of ordained ministry, he has served on the Communications

Committee in Southern Ohio, as member and then president of the Rock Point Board in Vermont,

and on Diocesan Council in Eastern Michigan. Ken looks forward to serving in the Diocese of

Albany and would be honored to be elected to the Standing Committee.

JOHN HYDE


Nominated by The Rev. Katherine Alonge-Coons

Seconded by The Very Rev. N. Bradley Jones

John Hyde is completing his first term as a member of the Standing

Committee. He and his wife Sue have been married for 34 years and are

blessed with two daughters and a 2-year-old grandson. He started his

successful medical equipment business in 1994. He now conducts the sales and marketing for the

company and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. John is the Lay Vicar of St. Mark’s Church

in Hoosick Falls, plays guitar and leads the music for Sunday worship. He has served as warden,

on building and grounds, usher and LEM. He is serving his second term as Lay Director of

Cursillo, is a Faith Alive Weekend Coordinator and served on the Faith Alive National Board.

THE VERY REV. N. BRADLEY JONES


Nominated by The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis

Seconded by The Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Papazoglakis

Rector of Christ Church, Schenectady since September of ’98, Dean of the

Metropolitan Deanery and Deputy to General Convention. Served on Standing

Committee 2017-2020. Member of Ecclesiastical Trial Court 1999-2005; 2006-

2011, President of Disciplinary Board 2011-2017. Served two terms on Episcopal Charities of

Albany board. Served on boards of Alpha Pregnancy Care Center (2004-07) and NOEL/Anglicans

for Life (1996-2008). Married to Mary since 1984 with seven children, two grandchildren and one

on the way. If elected, Fr. Jones would be honored to serve God and our diocese as I take my

“share in the councils of the Church.” (BCP, p.531)



MARY B. JONES

Nominated for Disciplinary Board

Nominated by The Very Rev. N. Bradley Jones

Seconded by Deborah J. Bisner, Christ Church, Schenectady

Mary B. Jones has been a member of Christ Church, Schenectady, since the fall

of 1998. Mary has been a diocesan convention delegate for a number of years

and was elected to represent the diocese at General Convention 2018 as well as

General Convention 2021/22. She was also elected to serve on the Disciplinary Board from 2018-

2021. Mary has been active in a variety of outreach opportunities to her local community, and has

led or participated in Sunday School, Bible studies, retreats, prayer ministries, healing ministries

and youth outreach events. Additionally, she served on staff of Cursillo in 2018. Mary would

bring her earnest desire to serve God wholeheartedly and to be faithful to the Gospel to the work

of serving on the Disciplinary Board for another term.

THE REV. CN. JUDITH MALIONEK

Nominated for The Great Cathedral Chapter

Nominated by The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell

Seconded by The Rev. Elizabeth Papazoglakis

The Rev. Cn. Judith Malionek wishes to continue her service on the Great

Chapter, supporting the Dean in his visionary initiatives, and continuing to lay

the groundwork for the new Cathedral Association.” Mtr. Judith serves as

Rector of Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Troy, New York. A cradle Episcopalian, she has

worked professionally in crisis intervention with families, Christian journalism, education, and

liturgical music. She earned her M.Div. from Trinity School for Ministry. She has been married

to The Rev. Tom Malionek for more than 30 years; they have two grown children.

THE VERY REV. DR. THOMAS PAPAZOGLAKIS Nominated for Trustees of the Diocese

Nominated by The Rev. Darius Mojallali

Seconded by The Rev. Derik Roy

The Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Papazoglakis is Rector at St. George’s Episcopal

Church in Clifton Park, NY. He lives in Clifton Park with his wife Elizabeth,

who serves as Associate Rector at St. George’s. They have been married for

44 years, with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Prior to serving at St. George’s, he served as Rector

of St. Mark’s, Malone and Assisting Priest at St. John’s, Massena. Fr. Tom serves as Dean of the

Upper Hudson Deanery and Director of Deacon Formation Program. He is also on the Committee

on Architecture and the Arts, the Christ the King Center Advisory Commission, the Profile and

Search Committee and is a current member of the Trustees.



HELEN SMITH Nominated for Trustees of the Diocese

Nominated by The Rev. Martin Yost

Seconded by The Rev. Laurie Garramone

Helen Smith currently serves as a Trustee of the Albany Diocese and hopes to

continue to serve the diocese. She works professionally as the Director of

Finance and Operations for the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, an Albany based non-

profit organization working to advance public policies for children and families living in poverty.

Helen also manages the financial books for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and a

foundation in the Bronx. She is a member of St. Luke’s parish in Catskill. Helen has been

married for 35 years to her husband, Bob, a radiation oncologist, and they have three adult children

and one adorable granddaughter. In her free time, you can find her gardening, hiking, and

spending time with her family.



Diocesan Salary and Benefits Committee Report To the Convention October 2021

Committee Members

The Rev. William Tatem – Chair, The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell

The Rev. Meaghan Keegan, The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Papazoglakis, The Rev. David Sullivan

The guidelines here are the minimum suggested stipend for 2022 for clergy serving parishes in

the Diocese of Albany. There is nothing to prevent congregations from providing

compensation and benefits higher than those suggested. Indeed, the salary and benefits

committee is aware that in some circumstances, the minimum suggested amount may not be

adequate. The committee is also aware of the negative impact the Covid-19 virus has had on the

income of individuals, parishes, and the Diocese and the hardship of meeting expenses. Each

congregation is urged to review their compensation package in light of their circumstances and the

clergy’s needs.

1.) Clergy compensation and benefits

During the twelve months, August 2020 through August 2021, the Northeast Region Consumer

Price Index (Unadjusted) rose approximately 5.0%. Social Security benefits, surrounding Diocese

and Episcopal Church data were also considered. Considering the present unstable and

unpredictable immediate future economic culture, the Committee recommends that vestries

increase their priest’s stipend by 5.0% for 2022. The following table shows the recommended

minimum and normative stipends for parishes of different income levels to pay their clergy in

2022.

It is important to note that the diocesan-recommended stipends represent only the cash salary paid

to priests. Housing, Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA), health insurance, Church

Pension payments and travel expense reimbursement are not included. The suggested minimum

stipend guideline for full-time curates and other full-time assisting priests is two thirds of the

rector’s stipend. The stipend for part-time priests should be proportionate to the time they spend

working for the parish.

2022 STIPEND SCHEDULE

CATEGORIES: 1 2 3 4 5 6

NORMATIVE $37,805 $43,565 $48,925 $54,140 $61,560 $68,275

MINIMUM $36,580 $39,890 $45,410 $50,530 $56,505 $67,560

The categories for the chart above are as follows:

Category 1: Parochial report Box 7-B income under $89,999Category 2: Parochial report Box 7-B

income $90,000 - $109,999

Category 3: Parochial report Box 7–B income $110,000 - $149,999

Category 4: Parochial report Box 7-B income $150,000 - $189,999

Category 5: Parochial report Box 7-B income $190,000- $249,999

Category 6: Parochial report Box 7-B income Greater than $250,000

Please note that "Box 7-B” is "Total Operating Revenues" only. What is included and excluded

from this box is explained in the accompanying workbook for the Parochial Report in the section

entitled Stewardship and Financial Information and is available online at:



https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ Search for “Parochial Report Workbook; Document”

As in the past, if a vestry, or vestries of a group of congregations served by one priest, is unable to

meet the minimum stipendiary guidelines they shall consult with the Bishop.

2.) SECA Payments

The IRS classifies clergy as Self-Employed for Social Security purposes and are responsible for

paying their total Social Security assessments (SECA). The Diocesan recommended standard for

parishes is that a minimum of one half of the Self Employment Contributions Act (SECA)

payment be paid to the clergy by the parish.

3.) Minimum recommended compensation for supply clergy (priests and deacons). $130 for one Eucharistic weekend service.

$25 for each additional service in the same weekend.

$100 for weekday liturgical services

$80 per unit for pastoral or other assigned responsibilities such as prayers at time of death, hospital

visits, etc. A unit is a morning, an afternoon or an evening.

Expenses are reimbursed at cost for meals, lodging, parking, etc and at the IRS maximum

approved rate for mileage. The mileage rate changes every six months. Please go to this address

to find the latest rate:

https://www.irs.gov/ Search for mileage rates

4.) Church Pension Group

Church Pension Group participation is mandatory for clergy, including supply clergy, “if you are

regularly employed for five or more consecutive months by the same employer and are

compensated by your employer”. If you would otherwise meet the criteria for mandatory

participation except that you are expected to be employed for less than five consecutive months,

you and your employer may choose to participate in the Clergy Pension Plan if you have a letter

of agreement (or other contract of employment) that provides for the payment of Assessments on

your behalf by your employer.

Laypersons scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week, or 1000 hours a year, for a church

should be enrolled with the Church Pension Fund.

5.) Health Insurance

Clergy and family health insurance continues to be part of all clergy compensation packages of the

Diocese of Albany. It is recommended that family dental insurance be provided as well.

Laypersons scheduled to work more than 30 hours a week, or 1500 hours a year, should be

enrolled on parity with the clergy.

6.) Vacations

The normal vacation time for clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Albany is a total of four weeks to

include 5 Sundays for all full and part time priests and deacons serving as “in charge” regardless of

how long they have served.

https://www.cpg.org/administrators/retirement/clergy-pension-benefits/glossary-of-terms/#section-2/



Calculation of Reduced by 14.5% Standard Assessment

1. Calculate the standard assessment using the table below.

2. Multiply Standard Assessment amount by 85.5% (100% - 14.5% = 85.5%)

Standard Assessment Table

Assessable Income Base

Amount

Minimum

Assessment

% of

Amount

over Base

0-19,999 0 0 11%

20,000-29,999 20,000 2200 12%

30,000-39,999 30,000 3400 13%

40,000-49,999 40,000 4700 14%

50,000-59,999 50,000 6100 15%

60,000-69,999 60,000 7600 16%

70,000-79,999 70,000 9200 17%

80,000-89,999 80,000 10900 18%

90,000-99,999 90,000 12700 19%

100,000-499,999 100,000 14,600 20%

500,000 - 500,000 20,000 20%

Example:

Calculation of Standard Assessment:

1. St Swithin's in the Field has an assessable income of $105,000

2. Their base amount is $100,00 and their minimum assessment is $14,600

3. Multiply amount over "base amount" by “% of amount over base”:

$105,000 - $100,000 = $5,000 and $5,000 x .20 = $1,000

4. Standard Assessment is sum of “base amount” plus “% of amount over base”:

$14,600 + $1,000 = $15,600

Calculation of Reduced by 14.5% Standard Assessment

Multiply Standard Assessment amount by 85.5% (100% - 14.5% = 85.5%)

$15,600 x 85.5 = $13,338



2022 Episcopal Diocese of Albany Budget Draft

REVENUE 2020 Audited 2021 Budget 2021 Adjusted

2022 Budget Draft

Assessments - Current Year 1,214,131 1,190,533 1,190,533 1,195,992 Diocesan Operations 1,032,010 1,012,197 1,012,197 1,015,577 Parish Choice - The Episcopal Church 88,595 86,417 86,417 91,480 See footnote 1

Parish Choice - Missions 12,472 8,947 8,947 11,685 See footnote 1

Parish Choice - Christ the King Center 25,107 26,565 26,565 24,340 See footnote 1

Parish Choice - Cathedral of All Saints 2,863 3,241 3,241 4,681 See footnote 1

Parish Choice - Oaks of Righteousness/Kingdom 3,836 2,973 2,973 Removed from Parish Choice

Parish Choice - Diocesan Youth Ministry 15,470 13,286 13,286 12,909 See footnote 1

Parish Choice - Diocesan Initiative 33,778 36,908 36,908 35,321 See footnote 1

Assessments - prior year 32,299 12,000 12,000 12,000

Endowment dividends - restricted 8,064 6,357 6,357 6,357

Endowment dividends - unrestricted 27,162 25,174 25,174 25,174

Reimbursement of ADIT Expenses 119,913 121,323 121,323 128,418 See footnote 2

Reimbursement of ECA Expenses 78,500 78,686 78,686 77,877 See footnote 2

Reimbursement Bldg Services - Cathedral Offices/Apts 29,800 25,000 25,000 25,000 See footnote 3

Gifts & Other Income 254,742 87,200 87,200 87,200

Transfers to Undesignated Reserves 0 0 0

Transfers from Undesignated Reserves 0 0 0

Transfer from Designated Reserves 0 26,577 26,577 26,577 See footnote 4

Transfer from Trustees 23,423 23,423 23,423

Transfer to Designated Reserves (106,935) (80,000) (80,000) (80,000) See footnote 5

TOTAL INCOME 1,657,677 1,516,273 1,516,273 1,528,018

Footnotes 1. Based on Parish Choice elections for 2021. 2. Reimbursement to Diocese for provided services. Pass through; revenue = expenses 3. Estimate; to be reviewed in 4th Qtr 2021 4. Funds set aside in designated reserves that are used in the current year. 5. Funds set aside for Bishop Search, Bldg Maint, Bishop Car, Plant-Property-Equip



Adirondack Mission 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

Affiliated Institutions 352,630 354,806 354,806 354,020

Cathedral of All Saints 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 Total Grant & Supplement

Cathedral of All Saints Parish Choice 2,861 3,241 3,241 4,681 See footnote 1

Christ the King Center Ministries 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 See footnote 6

Christ the King Center Parish Choice 24,768 26,565 26,565 24,340 See footnote 1

Diocese Operations 934,013 938,790 930,307 869,332

Episcopate 144,117 147,596 147,596 70,000

Stipend & Benefits 133,282 120,000 120,000 27,000 Covenant

Travel and Professional Bp Smith 10,835 27,596 27,596 43,000

Staff 579,741 590,766 582,283 599,682 Stipends & Benefits 474,585 476,701 468,218 483,057 See footnote 7

Travel, Training, Professional 7,757 11,742 11,742 11,742

Archdeacon Support 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 See footnote 8

ADIT Personnel Expenses 92,399 97,323 97,323 99,883 See footnote 2

Diocesan Convention 10,743 26,000 26,000 12,000

Convention 10,535 25,000 25,000 11,000 Based on an October Convention

Council 208 1,000 1,000 1,000

Commission on Ministry 306 6,000 6,000 6,000

Footnotes 6. Supports Beaver Cross; Diocesan Youth Ministry; Youth Rally at Convention; Program & Activities

7. 9 Positions - Full Time Equivalent

8. Funds to Cathedral of All Saints to offset expenses incurred by Archdeacon Harding.

2020 Audited 2021 Budget 2021 Adjusted

2022 Budget Draft



Property Expenses

79,887 84,058 84,058 97,280

Insurance 31,059 24,000 24,000 24,000 Maintenance 24,826 34,000 34,000 34,000 Utilities & Supplies 24,002 26,058 26,058 26,058 DDF Loan Repayment 0 0 13,222 15yr Amortization

Standing Committee 708 1,300 1,300 1,300

Support Services & Supplies 118,511 83,070 83,070 83,070

Audit Fee 9,852 11,000 11,000 11,000

Small equipment 6,071 8,000 8,000 8,000

Office Supplies & Postage 8,557 9,000 9,000 9,000

Telephone & online services 58,281 25,000 25,000 25,000

Information Technology (IT) 3,324 1,000 1,000 1,000

Payroll Service 1,392 4,000 4,000 4,000

ADIT Administrative supplies and audit 28,535 24,000 24,000 24,000

Development Expenses 0 0 0

Interest & Service charges 2,500 1,070 1,070 1,070

Diocesan Programs 45,640 140,927 140,927 141,793

Christian Education 0 1,000 1,000 1,000

Clergy Conferences & Retreats 2,251 25,000 25,000 25,000 See footnote 9

Clergy Spiritual Direction 0 0 0 0

Communications/Albany Episcopalian 3,865 22,000 22,000 22,000

Parish Leadership Conferences 4,874 15,000 15,000 15,000

Deacon Formation 0 600 600 3,000

Deacon Council 0 200 200 200

Oaks/Kingdom Ministries Parish Choice 3,834 3,241 3,241 Removed from Parish Choice

Episcopal Training Conferences 0 0 0 0

General Convention 0 0 0 0

Legal Fees 4,167 50,000 50,000 50,000 See footnote 11

Missions Committee Parish Choice 10,400 8,947 8,947 11,685 See footnote 1

Retired Subsidies

Retired Clergy & Surviving Spouses Health Subsidy 426 0 0

Retired Lay Staff Life Insurance Subsidy 472 654 654

Stewardship 0 1,000 1,000 1,000

Youth Ministry Parish Choice 15,351 13,286 13,286 12,909 See footnote 1

Footnotes

9. Includes Clergy, Clergy/Spouse, Clergy Wives, New Clergy Orientation, Priests, Deacons Retreats, & Deans Mtgs

10. Training conferences which the Bishop would like clergy/lay leaders to attend with him.

11. Primarily for Title IV proceedings, funds for Title IV are in designated reserves.


2022 Budget Draft



Extra-Diocesan 103,660 93,901 144,503 92,280 DFMS Assessment 103,360 93,401 143,703 91,480 see footnote 12

Provincial Assessment & Synod 0 0 0

Capital District Ecumenical 0 500 500 500 ECUSA Ecumenical 300 0 300 300

TOTAL EXPENSES 1,455,942 1,548,425 1,590,544 1,477,425

TOTAL REVENUE over EXPENDITURES 201,735 (32,151) (74,270) 50,593

see footnote 13 Footnotes 12. For 2021 Diocesan Council authorized payment of full TEC assessment, 2022 is based on Parish Choice unless funds allow full payment.

13. We are expecting revenue of $121,149 to be added to the bottom line when 2nd PPP loan is forgiven. Net income to be $46,879.


2022 Budget Draft



Proposed Resolutions

Proposed Resolution # 1

Moved by: The Rev. William Tatem

Seconded by: The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell

RESOLVED, that for 2021, the recommended clergy stipend schedule increases by 5%. All

other rates will remain unchanged.

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Proposed Resolution #2

Moved by: The Rev. William Tatem

Seconded by: The Rev. Cn. Robert F. Haskell

RESOLVED, that the Reduced Standard Assessment Formula, as presented in the Convention

Book, be used for calculating Parish Assessments for 2022.

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Moved by: The Very Rev. Thomas Malionek

Seconded by: The Rev. Cn. Robert F. Haskell

RESOLVED, that the Diocese of Albany Operations Budget 2022, as presented in this

Convention Book, be adopted.

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RESOLUTION 1: CANON V

Resolution Moved by: The Very Rev. Neal P. Longe

Resolution seconded by: The Very Rev. N. Bradley Jones

Be it resolved: that Canon V of the Diocesan Canons be amended to read as follows:

CANON V – DEANERIES AND DEANERY COUNCILS

5.1 Geographic Areas

The Deaneries shall consist of those congregations in a geographic area designated by the

Bishop, which designation shall be ratified by the Convention.

5.2 Dean

The Bishop shall appoint a Priest of the Deanery to be its Dean. The Dean shall represent the

Bishop in the Deanery and, when requested, act for the Bishop in liturgical and pastoral matters.

5.3 Deanery Council

Each Deanery shall may have a Deanery Council constituted of all members of the Clergy who

are resident or have a cure in the Deanery and who are canonically resident in the Diocese, and at

least one lay representative, selected from each Congregation the communicants in good

standing as defined in General Convention Canon 1.17.3, as the same may be amended from

time to time, of each Congregation.

5.4 Purpose of the Deanery Council

Each Deanery Council shall promote the work of the Diocese in its Deanery, and through the

Deanery representatives on the Diocesan Council, maintain communication between the Deanery

and the Diocesan Council.

5.5 Meetings and By Laws

Each Deanery Council shall meet at least twice a year the discretion of the Dean. Each Deanery

Council shall may adopt By-Laws, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Canons of the

Diocese, which shall include provisions for the number and method of election of lay

representatives to the Deanery Council, quorum requirements and method of voting on business

before the Council.

Rationale: The current canon mandates the formation of Deanery Councils and a minimum of

two convocations per year for the business that would come before the Deanery. Over the years,

most Deaneries have not functioned in this manner, as there has been no official business to

come before them that would necessitate the election of officers and parish representatives. This

resolution would amend the canon to remove the mandate for Deanery Council and twice-annual

convocations, while allowing for their use if and when there is business to come before the

Deanery or the Dean determines that it would be of benefit. The goal of the resolution is to

avoid the mandate for unnecessary elections and meetings if there is no business that needs to be

addressed. The proposed resolution would bring into alignment the language of the canon with

the reality of the way the Deaneries are functioning at present.



RESOLUTION 5: CANON III

Resolution Moved by: The Rev. Glen F. Michaels

Resolution seconded by: Dennis Wisnom

Parish (If Lay Deputy): St. Andrew's, Albany

Be it resolved: that Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Canon 3 be amended by replacing the words “four

priests” with the words “four Clergy, either priests or deacons,” in each place where the words

“four priests” occur in said sections.

CANON 3 - DEPUTIES AND PROVISIONAL DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION

3.1 Election to General Convention

The Convention shall, at its next regular annual meeting following each regular session of the

General Convention, elect by a vote by orders, four Priests four Clergy, either priests or

deacons,, canonically resident in this Diocese, and four Lay Persons, who are confirmed, adult

communicants of a church in this Diocese, to act as Deputies from this Diocese to the General

Convention.

3.2 Election of Provisional Deputies

The Convention shall, at its next regular annual meeting following the election of Deputies to

General Convention, also elect, four Priests four Clergy, either priests or deacons, and four Lay

Persons to act as Provisional Deputies, whose qualifications for election shall be the same as

those of Deputies to General Convention. This election shall be determined by taking a vote by

orders ballot with the ballots counted in the aggregate. The four candidates of each order

receiving the highest aggregate number of votes shall be deemed elected. All Deputies and

Provisional Deputies to General Convention shall also serve as Deputies to Provincial Synod and

shall hold office until their successors are elected.

Rationale: Currently, the Canons of the Diocese of Albany authorize the election four priests

and four lay persons to serve as deputies from this Diocese to the General Convention of The

Episcopal Church. The same applies to provisional deputies. The purpose of this resolution is to

permit deacons as well as priests of the Diocese of Albany to be elected and serve as clergy

deputies and provisional deputies to General Convention. The resolution would bring the canons

of the Diocese into accord with the Constitution of the General Convention of The Episcopal

Church, which already permit deacons to serve as deputies. The resolution recognizes important

role of deacons in the life, mission, and governance of The Episcopal Church, especially in the

Diocese of Albany.



RESOLUTION 6: CANON XI


Resolution seconded by: Fredrick W. Jackson


Be it resolved: That subdivisions (A) and (B) of Canon 11.8 of The Canons of the Diocese of

Albany be and hereby are repealed.

11.8 – Standards for Ordination and Consecration

A. To be eligible to be ordained to the Diaconate or Priesthood, or consecrated a Bishop, a

person must live within the covenant of Marriage between one man and one woman, or be

celibate and abstinent.

Standards for Election, Appointing, and Licensing

B. To be eligible to be elected, appointed or licensed to any position of ordained ministry in the

Diocese, a member of the clergy must live within the covenant of Marriage between one man

and one woman, or be celibate and abstinent.

Rationale: Subdivisions (A) and (B) of Diocesan Canon 11.8 are not consistent with The Canons

of General Convention, Title III.1.2, which provides, in part, that “No person shall be denied

access to the discernment process or any process for the employment, licensing, calling, or

deployment for any ministry, lay or ordained, in this church because of … sexual orientation,

gender identity and expression … except as otherwise provided by these canons.”



RESOLUTION 7: CANON XVI


Resolution seconded by: Martha Iannacone


Be it resolved: That Canon 16 of The Canons of the Diocese of Albany be and hereby is

repealed.

CANON XVI – MARRIAGE

16.1 – Celebration or Blessing of Marriages by Clergy

Members of the Clergy Resident in or Licensed to Serve in this Diocese shall neither officiate at,

nor facilitate, nor participate in, any service, whether public or private, for the Celebration or

Blessing of a Marriage or any other union except between one man and one woman. Unions

other than those of one man and one woman in Holy Matrimony, even if they be recognized in

other jurisdictions, shall be neither recognized nor blessed in this Diocese.

16.2 – Marriages on Church Property

Properties owned, controlled, managed, or operated by this Diocese, or any Parish of the

Diocese, or any legal entity established by the Diocese or a parish of the Diocese, shall not be the

site for any service, public or private, for the Celebration or Blessing of a Marriage or any other

union except those between one man and one woman.

Rationale: General Convention Canons already provide Members of the Clergy of the Episcopal

Church with discretion to decline to solemnize or bless any marriage. Action taken in 2018 by

the 79th General Convention authorizing for continued use “The Witnessing and Blessing of a

Marriage” and “The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2” (from “Liturgical Resources I: I

Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing, Revised and Expanded 2015”) brought the diocesan

canon on marriage into non-conformity with provisions of Canon I:18 of The Canons of General

Convention. Article IX of the Constitution of the Diocese of Albany provides that diocesan

canons be consistent with the Constitution and Canons of General Convention or the diocesan

constitution. This resolution effectuates that diocesan constitutional provision.



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