Annual Convention - Diocese of Newark

The 137th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark will be held on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29, 2011.

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For a copy of the adopted resolutions for 2010 click on this line of text.

CONSENT CALENDAR - Adopted
Resolution 2010-01
THE EVIL OF TRAFFICKING

RESOLVED, That this 136th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark urge all congregations to address, during the Lenten season, the evil of human trafficking by using the resources available at the Bishop Anand Resource Center.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Last year’s Diocesan Convention requested the Women’s Commission to provide resources to enable congregations to identify possible victims and provide support services.

Submitted by members of the Women’s Commission: Mary Barrett, Marge Christie, Martha Gardner, Joseph Harmon, Elizabeth Kaeton, Marge Lindstrom, Connie Rutsch, Hattie Stone, Fran Trott, Sandye Wilson, Pat Yankus

CONSENT CALENDAR - Adopted
Resolution 2010-02
DIOCESAN PROPERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS’ DAY

RESOLVED, That this 136th Convention of the Diocese of Newark ask the Commission on Liturgy and Music to prepare Eucharistic and Daily Office propers for Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day, and to disseminate them for trial use within the Diocese, if possible by Memorial Day 2010; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That appropriate observances of Memorial Day and Veterans Day are encouraged and approved in all parishes and worship venues within the Diocese of Newark.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The number of veterans, living and dead, is steadily increasing in the nation, the state, and in the Diocese, because of the numerous wars and other military actions of the past several years. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs estimates nearly 463,000 veterans in New Jersey at the beginning of 2010.

The Church is commanded by the Lord to comfort and pray for all the afflicted, which includes those returning from military service, their families, and those who have not returned from their service.

“Worship” is listed as the first of the Diocesan Core Values.

Currently, there is no Eucharistic or Office Proper in the Book of Common Prayer or supplements for Memorial Day or for Veterans’ Day.

Submitted by The Rev. Robert F. Solon, Jr., Vicar, St, Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Vernon

Resolution 2010-03 - Adopted
STUDYING THE STAINED GLASS CEILING

RESOLVED, That this 136th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark request that the Human Resources Advisory Committee, in consultation with the Women’s Commission, conduct a survey of congregations and search committees in this diocese related to deployment patterns and compensation packages offered to clergy, paying particular attention to differences by gender, and report its findings to the 2011 Convention.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

According to statistics maintained by the Women’s Ministries at the National Church Center, compiled from statistics from the Church Pension Group, in the year 2004 the Diocese of Newark listed a total of 112 clergy employed in congregations in the diocese, 33.9% of whom were women; 29.6% of whom were female senior/solo rectors.

In the year 2007, the Diocese of Newark listed 98 parochial clergy (a loss of 14 clergy), 37.8% of whom were female (a gain of 3.9% in three years) and 31.8% of whom were female senior/solo rectors (a gain of 2.2% in three years).

Compared to national church statistics, in 2004 there were 5,829 parochial clergy, 29.2% of whom were female and 23.2% of whom were female senior/solo rectors. In the year 2007, there were a reported 5,467 clergy (a decrease of 362 employed in parochial ministry), 31.4% of whom were women (an increase of 2.2% in three years), and 25.9% of whom were female senior/solo rectors (an increase of 2.7% in three years).

While the Diocese of Newark seems to be slightly ahead of the admittedly very modest gains in deployment of women, it is important to monitor these statistics, especially in these fragile economic times. (Parochial clergy defined as active participation in the Church Pension Group system.)

Resolution 2010-04 - Adopted
TRUSTEES OF THE EPISCOPAL FUND AND DIOCESAN PROPERTIES

RESOLVED, That this 136th Convention of the Diocese of Newark pursuant to the rights and powers accorded to the convention of the diocese under New Jersey Statutes of the Episcopal Church, N.J.S.A. 16:12-20 to 16:12-22 hereby establishes that the terms of all present and future elected members of the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties (or “Trustees of the Episcopal Fund” as may be established by this Convention) shall be five (5) years in the manner set forth by appropriate canon enacted by this Convention; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That this Convention declare that the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties be relieved of all responsibility for the repair, maintenance, and management of all mission church property, as defined by Canon 9.3(g) of the canons of this diocese, presently held in their name of whatever kind and wherever situated, and be released from all present and future legal liability therefor; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties in consultation with the Bishop’s Office, Diocesan Council, and Standing Committee, be directed to take such action as is necessary to transfer to the Diocese of Newark, all right and title to all mission church property, as defined by Canon 9.3(g) of the canons of this diocese, presently held in the name of the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties following consultation with the Bishop’s Office, Diocesan Council, and Standing Committee, take such action as is necessary to provide for the orderly transfer to the Diocese of Newark all responsibility for the repair, maintenance and management of any and all mission church property, as defined by Canon 9.3(g) of the canons of this diocese, presently held by the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That this 136th Convention of the Diocese of Newark express its deepest gratitude and appreciation for the tireless efforts of the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties for the maintenance and management of the diocesan properties given into their charge and care.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The present resolution reflects changes made to an initial resolution document submitted to the Resolutions Committee following conversations between the proponents and the Trustees.

Pursuant to action taken by the 132nd Convention of the Diocese of Newark (2006) to dissolve the Department of Missions, the Trustees of the Episcopal Fund and Diocesan Properties accepted the responsibility for the management, maintenance and care of those diocesan properties formerly managed by the Department of Missions in addition to its ongoing responsibility for the management of other diocesan real property.

The Trustees have faithfully addressed the capital, maintenance and repair needs of these properties. They have also been good stewards, accounting to Diocesan Convention for the expenditures incurred for the upkeep and sale of those properties.

In conversation about the emerging mission and vision of the Diocese, the Bishop’s Office and the Trustees have agreed in principle that a Diocesan entity other than the Trustees should be identified and/or established to hold title to diocesan mission properties and assume responsibility for their management. It is envisioned that a diocesan property manager accountable to this Diocesan entity would perform all functions required and necessary for the continued maintenance and management of those properties.

This resolution directs the Trustees to work with the Bishop’s Office and other diocesan governing bodies to effect an orderly transition and to expeditiously proceed to implement a plan of action that would carry out these objectives.

New Jersey Statutes
Title 16, Chapter 12
Protestant Episcopal Church

16:12-20. Trustees; certificate of incorporation; filing; powers

The corporation may appoint or elect as trustees, in such manner as may be determined, not less than five discreet persons, who are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and citizens of this state, residing within the limits of the diocese. A certificate, under the hand and seal of the president and secretary of the convention, stating the corporate name selected for such trustees and also the names of such trustees, shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. Thereupon such trustees and their successors shall be a corporation, under the name and title so certified, with the powers enumerated in section 16:1-4 of this title, except the power stated in paragraph “I” of said section.

16:12-21. Management of funds; property in trust. Such trustees shall have the management and care of any fund already existing, or which may hereafter be contributed, acquired or received, and any accumulations thereof, for the support of the episcopate of the diocese, and the appropriation of the income of the fund for that purpose, according to the direction to be from time to time given by the convention of the diocese. Such trustees may also take and hold by gift, grant, devise, bequest or otherwise, any property, funds or securities of any kind in trust for religious, ecclesiastical, charitable or educational purposes, appertaining to or under the control of the convention or other ecclesiastical authority of the diocese, and may carry out the objects of such trust, if consistent with the constitution, canons or laws of such church.

16:12-22. Statement of proceedings and account; removal of trustee; filling vacancy. Such trustees shall present to each regular diocesan convention a statement of their proceedings, exhibiting the condition of the fund, together with an account of their receipts and disbursements. They may provide by-laws for the removal of a trustee for good cause, and, on such removal, may declare the place vacant. Any vacancy in the office of trustee, whether the same occur by death, resignation or removal of a trustee, may be filled by the trustees until the next regular meeting of such convention. The convention shall permanently fill all vacancies existing in the trustees.

Submitted by the Office of the Bishop of Newark, the Standing Committee, and the Steering Committee of Diocesan Council.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESOLUTIONS TO
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
(for a copy of the instructions click on this line of text)

Who?

Resolutions may be submitted by a member of convention (canonically resident clergy – Article II.4.ii - or lay deputy – Article II.4.iii – or youth deputy – Article II.4.iv) and diocesan committees and commissions.

When?

Resolutions must be submitted by the deadline of November 15.

How?

Resolutions may be submitted electronically in Word format or on white 8-1/2 x 11 paper, typed and double-spaced.

        Email: mfrancaviglia@dioceseofnewark.org
        Mail: Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Secretary of Convention, 31 Mulberry Street, Newark NJ 07102
        Fax: 973-622-3503

Format of resolution:

        Title: Each resolution should be titled.

        Text: Each resolution should contain the RESOLVED naming the desired action and a further                 RESOLVED, as appropriate, providing for the implementation of the resolution, if adopted.

        Supporting information – provide a brief statement or explanation in support of the resolution.

        Name of submitter(s) along with church identification, phone number and email address should                 accompany the resolution.

Additional Information if calling for creation of task force or committee (Canon 1.7):

Any Resolution calling for the establishment of a task force, committee, commission or any other entity with a lifespan of greater than one year shall also contain, at a minimum, each of the following elements:

        1. A description of the purpose or mission of the entity to be created;

        2. A mechanism for creating members of the entity, either through appointment or election, also including a definition of the terms of membership;

        3. A statement of accountability identifying with particularity whether the entity to be created is responsible to the Bishop, the Convention or the Council;

        4. A statement detailing whether the entity to be created will require funding and where that funding will come from;

        5. A statement outlining the anticipated costs of the entity and the benefits to be gained from that expenditure; and

        6. A statement of whether the entity to be created has a limited life span is permanent in nature or needs to be re-authorized by the Convention after a specific period of time.

Rules of Order:

For additional information refer to the Rules of Order – www.dioceseofnewark.org/convention/rules.html

Examples of previously submitted resolutions – www.dioceseofnewark.org/convention/resolutions09.pdf

Previously adopted resolutions can be found by clicking onto Archives in the contents bar above.

Previously adopted resolutions can be found at www.dioceseofnewark.org/convention/convarchives.html.

	Diocese of Newark The 137th Annual Convention will be held on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29, 2011 Convention Resolutions

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