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DIOCESE
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Wednesday, January 14, 2004
St. Agnes' Episcopal Church, Little Falls
Approved Minutes of the Meeting
The next meeting will be held on
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Episcopal House, Newark
Present: The Rt. Rev. John P. Croneberger; President; Mr. John Zinn, Treasurer;
Mr. Michael Francaviglia, Secretary; The Rev. Dean Weber, Chancellor.
Elected by Districts: Mr. Donald Cairns, The Rev. Kim Capwell, The Rev. Lu-Ann
Conner, The Rev. Randall Day, Ms. Glenda deKruif, The Rev. Abigail Hamilton,
Ms. Naomi Horsky, Ms. Susan Kynor, The Rev. Thomas Laws, Mr. Andrew Piccirillo,
Mr. Don Roberts, The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Schiesler, The Rev. Dr. E. Bevan Stanley,
The Rev. Margaret Swetman, The Rev. Paul Walker.
Bishop's Appointments: Mr. Steven Boston, Mr. Sidney King, The Rev. Prince Singh,
The Rev. Paul Williams.
Absent: Ms. Nancy Read, The Rev. John F. Stanton, Mr. Larry Taber, Ms. Valda
Wright, Ms. Pat Yankus.
ECW: Mrs. Doris Mardirosian.
Others Present:
Staff: Canon R. Carter Echols, The Rev. Canon Paul S. Hunt, Ms. Susan Robinson
AGENDA
Motion:
It was moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as prepared.
The motion was adopted.
MINUTES
Motion:
It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes for the
meeting of December 17, 2003. The motion to accept the
minutes was adopted.
EPISCOPAL COMMUNICATIONS
- THE RT. REV. JOHN P. CRONEBERGER
Activities since the last meeting and announcements:
Elizabeth Golub ordination to the priesthood; installation
of Cooper Conway with Canon Echols as the officiant;
Calvary, Summit 150th anniversary celebration; Evensong
service of celebration for the ministries of Bishop Rufus
and Mrs. Marva Brome; deaths recently of Dennis Lodge,
Margaret Giammarino, Anthony Monti, The Rev. Charles
Eades, The Rev. George Kyle; Mabel Katahweire continued
to recover from surgery, as did Ms. Janet Brockelsby;
The Rev. Canon Francis Bancroft will undergo bypass surgery; the mother of The
Rev. Maggie Reinfeld Karda was undergoing chemotherapy in Florida; The Rev. Jack
Stanton had become a first-time grandfather; The Rev. Bruce Griffith will begin
as interim at St. Peter's, Morristown; The Rev. Richard Andersen was interim
at Towaco; The Rev. Rickey Edwards, interim at Oradell; The Rev. Issac Ioesota
called as rector to St. Dunstan's, Succasunna; The Rev. Sandye Wilson as rector
to St. Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange; The Rev. Pam Bakal, Grace,
Nutley will be the new chair of the COM; The Rev. Dean Weber will end his duties
as Chancellor at the convention, and Ms. Diane Sammons of St. George's, Maplewood
will become the new chancellor with her institution at the convention.
The bishop expressed his thanks and appreciation for the work of the council
members who were concluding their ministry on Council with this meeting. New
members would join the Council in February. This council had been on a fruitful
journey that discussed the life of the council and made the choice not to continue
with the status quo, but to change and live into the role and responsibilities
as defined under the canons. A transformation had occurred and he was grateful
for their work.
COUNCIL STRUCTURE
The members worked on drafting job descriptions, charges and expectation for
each of the new Council committees. It was envisioned that continuing members
would select the committee on which they wanted to serve and so could help develop
the shared vision when the new committee formed in February with the new members
of Council. The exercise was introduced by The Rev. Bevan Stanley.
The questions that guided the exercise were: What are the most important tasks
for this committee in its first year? With which individuals and groups should
this committee be in touch? What else would help Council 2004 implement this
committee?
The committees were:
• Congregational Vitality
• Inclusion (Diversity)
• Discipleship
• Apostolate
The responses from the discussion groups were as follows:
Congregational Vitality (participants: Randall Day, Sidney King, Bevan Stanley,
Andrew Piccirillo, Kim Capwell, Bob Schiesler, Steve Boston, Naomi Horsky)
What are the most important tasks for this committee in its first year?
• Include folks not on Council
• Clarify what we mean by congregational vitality; measurable statistics
• Establish position as resource rather than evaluator
• Communication about resources available
• Encourage self-evaluation
• Stewardship of diocesan resources for congregations
• Help congregations claim unique mission/call/vocation
• Affirm being effective, affirm growth and changes
• Places for new congregations
With which individuals and groups should this committee be in touch?
• Parishes and missions
• Property team
• Isaiah Team
• Program resources
• Other dioceses; those that are planting
• Start Up! Start Over
What else would help Council 2004 implement this committee?
• Focus on results from the Council Committee on Committees
Inclusion (participants Paul Walker, Margaret Swetman, Doris Mardirosian, Abigail
Hamilton, Donald Roberts)
What are the most important tasks for this committee in its first year?
• Identify/name the various components that are the "diversity" of
the diocese
• Who are we missing?
• Encourage the whole Council to model inclusivity (suggestion made that Council
move meetings around diocese to really see and experience our diversity)
• Worship - model convention - within host parish
With which individuals and groups should this committee be in touch?
• Any and everyone who can make the above happen
Discipleship (participants: Don Cairns, Prince Singh, Glenda deKruif)
What are the most important tasks for this committee in its first year?
• Get the word out about these programs
• Empower – train people
• [Discipleship will not fly if we don't have leadership]
With which individuals and groups should this committee be in touch?
• Identify leaders in congregations and districts
• Work with Christian Formation Commission to support them; meet with CFC three
times annually and have a liaison
What else would help Council 2004 implement this committee?
• Genuine commitment
Apostolate (participants: Susan Kynor, Lu-Anne Connor, Dean Weber)
What are the most important tasks for this committee in its first year?
• Getting an inventory of what is going on
• Resend notes on minutes of congregational organizations
• Identify what are the current ministries in the Diocese
• What is the scope of the oversight; does it extend to the province, especially
with other dioceses in regional proximity?
With which individuals and groups should this committee be in touch?
• The CDC; have CDC event; the Jubilee Centers
• The Council Committee on Committees report for identification of the various
committees (John Garde, Province II, convention, prison ministry, Jubilee Centers,
Oasis, immigrant ministries, ECW, Martha Gardner)
What else would help Council 2004 implement this committee?
• Begin the set up of some networks and look for liaisons or contact people (see
report of the Council Committee on Committees)
• Some form of diocesan-wide meeting to share in these clarity of purpose
• Why information gathered? What has been done?
• What can we learn from other dioceses?
COUNCIL TASK FORCE REPORTS
There were no reports presented.
DISTRICT UPDATES & THREADS
ACTIVITIES
District representatives reported on activities, programs and planning within
their districts.
District 6: Mr. Don Roberts reported that a district confirmation was scheduled.
District 8: The Rev. Randall Day reported that the district was preparing for
the May 22-23, 2004 conference with Andrew Weeks on issue of evangelism.
District 9: Mr. Don Cairns reported that the district scheduled a springtime
collection for the Seamen's Church Institute.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
Mrs. Doris Mardirosian reported the board met that day and planned the annual
meeting for later in the spring, during which the elections for officers will
take place. Ms. Evelyn Shedd, a longtime ECW member from Resurrection/St. Paul's,
Wood-ridge, bequeathed a thousand dollars to the ECW.
TREASURER'S REPORT
[The Treasurer's Report was distributed at the meeting.]
Mr. John Zinn reported that the year ended with a small surplus. The expenses
for the year might increase if unknown and unpaid invoices were received from
this date forward.
Motion:
It was moved and seconded to accept the report, subject
to audit. The motion was adopted.
RESOLUTION IN REMEMBRANCE
OF MR. DENNIS LODGE
Mr. John Zinn shared his remembrances about Denny Lodge, a member of St. Thomas',
Vernon, who died unexpectedly and suddenly on December 27. They begin working
together first on the parish level at Church of the Holy Spirit in Verona, and
continued on to diocesan activities. Denny was a member of the budget committee
at a time when the financial situation of the diocese was unsteady and he worked
to help stabilize and strengthen the finances. Later Denny served on the Department
of Missions. His wife, Joan, has served several terms as a member of the Council
and currently was parish administrator. Denny supported Joan during the years
that she chaired the Convention Arrangements Committee, dutifully assisting and
working tirelessly on the committee with her.
Motion:
Resolved, that the Council expresses its condolences
and sympathy on the death of Denny Lodge to his wife,
Joan, and his family and friends. Denny will be fondly
remembered for giving generously of his time and talent
to his churches and to the diocese.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS TO
RETIRING COUNCIL MEMBERS
The following resolution of thanks was moved by the Rev. Bevan Stanley and seconded
by Mr. Don Cairns and adopted:
Motion:
Resolved, that the Council expresses its heartfelt thanks
and appreciation to the retiring members of Council:
The Rev. Jack Stanton, Ms. Naomi Horsky, Mr. Larry Taber,
Mr. Steven Boston, The Rev. Abigail Hamilton, The Rev.
Kim Capwell, The Rev. Thomas Laws, The Rev. Robert Schiesler,
The Rev. Paul Walker, and the Rev. Dean Weber, Chancellor.
Additional well wishes were extended to the Rev. Dean Weber who was ending his
term as Chancellor, and to the Rev. Robert Schiesler who was leaving the diocese.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with prayer by The Rev.Thomas Laws.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Francaviglia,
Secretary
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