192nd Diocesan Convention (2008)
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Report of the Nominating Committee
During 2008, the Nominating Committee was charged with undertaking a broad search for parish leaders who are ready to use their gifts as diocesan leaders. We began by interviewing current members of diocesan bodies about the gifts and skills needed for service and developing new job descriptions for each position. Once the job descriptions were complete, we embarked on a campaign to make both parishes and individuals aware of this year’s opportunities for diocesan service.
Results of the Election
Results of the Elections for the following positions:
- Diocesan Trustee
- Standing Committee
- Diocesan Council
- ECS Development Council
- General Convention Provisional Deputies
Episcopal Ministry and Support Offices
- Episcopal Ministry
- Finance
- Stewardship & Development
- Communications
- Personnel, Travel, Office Equipment and Supplies
Collaborative Ministries
This section of the budget addresses ministries that cannot be funded by a single parish, but are instead funded by pooling our resources as a diocese through collaboration. These ministries include: Christian Formation For All, Leadership Development, Cedar Hills Camp & Conference Center, Sacred Path Books & Art, and several smaller yet important diocesan ministries.
Diocesan, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion Responsibilities
This category of the budget represents expenses relating to our life as a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the Anglican Communion.
Congregational Development
The Vision for Congregations: Healthy Communities that Grow in Faith, Numbers, and Resources for Mission
- Natural Church Development
- Education for Development
Christian Vocations Office
- Transition (Deployment) Ministry
- Commission on Ministry
- Clergy Formation
- Clergy & Lay Professional Support
- Clergy Development
Funding for the Proposed 2009 Budget
Funding for the budget comes primarily from four sources:
- Parish Payment of Support for our Diocesan Program: $2,500,000 (which funds 68.75% of total expenses, and includes amounts due for both current and prior years)
- Endowment and Investment income: $456,074 (funds 12.5%)
- Fees Received for Administrative Services: $171,600 (funds 4.7%)
- Transfers: $506,936 (funds 14.05%)
The Proposed 2009 Program and Budget - Overview
The 2009 budget more fully incorporates the mission statement of the Diocese: to GROW in faith, numbers, and resources for mission, to GIVE sacrificially as a spiritual surrender of self to God, and to SERVE the world together as the risen body of Jesus Christ. These priorities were developed by the Program and Budget Committee and approved by Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Council also approved 13 resolutions to implement the diocesan mission. These Mission Strategy Resolutions follow the mission statement.
PASSED - R5: Resolution in Celebr
Approved.
Submitted by
The Vestry of St. James, Boardman, and amended by the Resolutions Committee
FAILED - R4: Resolution Urging Support for the Health Care for All Ohioans Act
Resolution did not pass.
Submitted by
The Resolutions Committee
PASSED - R3: Resolution Concerning Health Ministry in the Congregations
Approved with correction
Submitted by
The Rev. Terry Dautel, the Rev. Chris McCann, the Rev. Gayle Catinella, the Rev. Evelyn Manzella, Cheryl Gray, Karen Swan, Linda Heitger, and Ruth Brown.
PASSED - R1: Resolution on Clergy Compensation for 2009
Approved as amended.
Proposer
The Commission on Ministry
PASSED - R2: Resolution on Assessment Credit for Increases in Natural Gas and Heating Oil Expenses
Approved with correction.
Submitted by
The Resolutions Committee
Report of the Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee considered and adopted the following resolutions for submission to this Convention. The resolutions have been submitted according to Canon and during the First Report of the Resolutions Committee will be placed before Convention for debate subject to the Rules of Order adopted by Convention at its organization.
REFERRED: Second Proposed Amendment(s) to the Canons
Approved the motion to Refer to a Committee appointed by the Bishop for the purpose of study and to report with recommendations to the next Annual Convention.
Proposed Amendments to the Canons:
- Repeal Title I. Canon 14. Section 4.
- Renumber Title I. Canon 14. Section 5.
- Repeal Title II. Canon 9.
- Repeal Title II. Canon 10. Section 3.
- Renumber Title II. Canon 10.
- Renumber Title II. Canon 11.
- Enact Proposed Title II. Canon 11.
REFERRED: First Proposed Amendment to the Canons
Approved the motion to Refer to a Committee appointed by the Bishop for the purpose of study and to report with recommendations to the next Annual Convention.
Amendment to Title I. Canon 14: Of the Diocesan Fund
Report of the Committee on Canons
The Committee on Canons proposes no amendments to the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Ohio. Two proposed amendments to the Constitution or the Canons of the diocese were submitted by members of the diocese.
