2011 Journal - The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York
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<strong>2011</strong><br />
J ournal<br />
OF THE 143RD ANNUAL CONVENTION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church in the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
“To be the passionate presence <strong>of</strong> Christ for one another and<br />
the world we are called to serve”<br />
cny.anglican.org
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Pages<br />
Section I Diocesan Organization .......................................... 1-6<br />
Section II Clergy and Parish Listings .................................. 7-16<br />
Canonical Clergy,<br />
Home City and State 7-11<br />
Clergy Canonical Listing 11-14<br />
Parishes by District 15-16<br />
Section III 143rd Convention Proceedings ......................... 17-87<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> Convention 17-25<br />
Convention Minutes 25-37<br />
Resolutions 37-54<br />
Election Results 55-57<br />
Memorials 59-64<br />
Annual Reports 65-87<br />
Section IV Financial Statements ....................................... 88-105<br />
Section V Bishop's Official Acts <strong>2011</strong> .......................... 106-107<br />
Section VI Parish Statistics ............................................. 108-131<br />
Parish Quota, Pledge<br />
& Assessment 108-111<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds 112-127<br />
Parochial Reports 128-131<br />
Section VII Constitution & Canons ................................. 133-151<br />
Rules <strong>of</strong> Order 150-151<br />
Section VIII Supplement ................................................... 152-160<br />
Section IX Bishop's Convention Address ....................... 161-165<br />
Bequests ............................................................... 166<br />
Please Note: <strong>The</strong> Clergy, Parish and Diocesan Committee Directory is now available as a separate publication.<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> this publication are available from the Diocesan Office. Please contact Debbie Nettle at<br />
315-474-6596 x120 or via email at <strong>of</strong>fice@cny.anglican.org if you would like a copy.<br />
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (Videophones) NOTE:<br />
To contact the Ephphatha Office, Carlton Strail or <strong>The</strong> Rev. Peter Williams,<br />
via Videophone, please call (315) 679-4216 for the Syracuse <strong>of</strong>fice or (607)<br />
218-1006 for the Cortland <strong>of</strong>fice.
Bishops<br />
<strong>The</strong> Presiding Bishop <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church<br />
<strong>The</strong> Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Center<br />
815 Second Ave.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY 10017<br />
(212) 716-6276<br />
(800) 334-7626<br />
Email: pb<strong>of</strong>fice@episcopalchurch.org<br />
Web Page: www.episcopalchurch.org<br />
Bishops <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Gladstone B. Adams III 2001-<br />
David B. Joslin, Coadjutor 1991 1992-2000<br />
O’Kelley Whitaker, Coadjutor 1981 1983-1992<br />
Ned Cole, Coadjutor 1963 1969-1983<br />
Walter M. Higley, Suffragan 1948 1960-1969<br />
Malcolm E. Peabody, Coadjutor 1938 1942-1960<br />
Edward H. Coley, Suffragan 1924 1936-1942<br />
Charles Fiske, Coadjutor 1915 1921-1936<br />
Charles T. Olmstead, Coadjutor 1902 1904-1921<br />
Frederic D. Huntington 1869-1904<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> was organized in 1868.<br />
1<br />
Diocesan Organization
Office Personnel<br />
Dengler, Ms. Kathy<br />
Coordinator, Diocesan Formation Program<br />
Ext. 126<br />
Email: kdengler@cny.anglican.org<br />
Fried, Ms. Judy<br />
Deployment Officer/Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention<br />
Ext. 130<br />
Email: jfried@cny.anglican.org<br />
Hobart, Ms. Cathy<br />
Controller<br />
Ext. 131<br />
Email: chobart@cny.anglican.org<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop’s Office<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III<br />
Bishop<br />
Email: bishop@cny.anglican.org<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
310 Montgomery St., Ste. 200<br />
Syracuse, NY 13202-2093<br />
Phone: (315) 474-6596<br />
Toll Free: (888) DIOC CNY (346-2269)<br />
Fax: (315) 478-1632<br />
Email: <strong>of</strong>fice@cny.anglican.org<br />
Web page: cny.anglican.org<br />
McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen<br />
Executive Assistant to the Bishop<br />
Ext. 127<br />
Email: kmcdaniel@cny.anglican.org<br />
Nettle, Ms. Debbie<br />
Receptionist/Secretary<br />
Ext. 120<br />
Email: dnettle@cny.anglican.org<br />
Tembeckjian, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Renée<br />
Director, Diocesan Formation Program<br />
315-454-2570<br />
Email: rtembeckjian@cny.anglican.org<br />
Renée’s Office Address:<br />
Wisdom House<br />
106 Chapel Street<br />
Fayetteville, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 13066<br />
2<br />
Diocesan Organization
Special Ministries Staff<br />
Bishop’s Pastoral Deputies for Retired Clergy & Spouses<br />
Dirghalli, <strong>The</strong> Rev. S. George (315) 474-2812<br />
Email: dirghallig@aol.com<br />
Jones, <strong>The</strong> Rev. C. James (607) 722-8589<br />
Email: cjones2@stny.rr.com<br />
Knox, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Jeffrey D. (315) 592-4724<br />
Email: jknox12@alltel.net<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Campus Ministry, Syracuse University<br />
In transition Chaplain (315) 443-2062<br />
Email:<br />
Web: www.ecmatsu.org<br />
Ephphatha Mission Chapel <strong>of</strong> the Deaf<br />
Williams, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Peter A.<br />
Vicar (315)727-8189<br />
Email: frpete310@aol.com<br />
Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Ministry to the Armed Forces<br />
Birkby, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Charles H. (315) 656-8727<br />
Email: frcharliesr@netscape.net<br />
3<br />
Diocesan Organization
Diocesan Structure (As <strong>of</strong> November 20, <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Officers <strong>of</strong> Convention<br />
Adams, <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. III, Bishop<br />
Fried, Ms. Judy, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention<br />
Curtin, Mr. Paul J. Jr., Esq., Chancellor<br />
<strong>The</strong> Standing Committee<br />
Whisenand, Ms. Lucia, Esq.<br />
President and Chair<br />
(315)478-4367<br />
Email: lwhisena@twcny.rr.com<br />
Day, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine J., Secretary<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2012:<br />
Amaya, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Adrian<br />
Johnson, Mr. Dale<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2013:<br />
Szachara, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Joell<br />
Whisenand, Ms. Lucia, Esq.<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2014:<br />
Day, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine, J.<br />
Cordone, Mr. David, Sr.<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2015:<br />
Sanders, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Marilyn<br />
Balduf, Ms. Stacey, Esq.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board (Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>)<br />
Adams, <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. III, McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen D.,<br />
Chair Recording Secretary<br />
Martinichio, <strong>The</strong> Rev. John, Class <strong>of</strong> 2012:<br />
Vice-Chair Brown, Mr. Jerome<br />
Schaal, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Richard<br />
Curtin, Mr. Paul J. Jr. Esq.,<br />
Chancellor<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2013:<br />
Luck, <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. G. Thomas<br />
Luck, <strong>The</strong> Rev. G. Thomas, Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent, <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Carrie<br />
Corporate Secretary Stewart, Dr. Charles<br />
Szachara, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Joell<br />
Standing Committee Rep. Class <strong>of</strong> 2014:<br />
Martinichio, <strong>The</strong> Rev. John<br />
McLallen, Mr. Scott<br />
McLallen, Mr. Scott<br />
Interim Treasurer<br />
4<br />
Diocesan Organization
COMMITTEES OF THE DIOCESAN<br />
BOARD<br />
Investment Committee<br />
Fisher, Mr. Daniel J., Chair<br />
(315) 685-4441<br />
Email: fisherd@welchallyn.com<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaisons:<br />
Hobart, Ms. Cathy<br />
Property Committee<br />
Currier, Patrick, Chair<br />
(315) 782-2005<br />
E-mail: pjc@aubertinecurrier.com<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen<br />
Safe Church Coordinator<br />
Sanders, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Marilyn, Chair<br />
(607) 967-3441<br />
Email: ladypriest.marilyn@gmail.com<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
Adams, <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone<br />
Ministry Support Committee<br />
Brown, Mr. Jerome, Chair<br />
(315) 824-2410<br />
E-mail: jbrown@mvcc.edu<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
Fried, Ms. Judy<br />
Budget for Mission and Ministry<br />
Committee<br />
Stewart, Dr. Charles, Chair<br />
(315) 685-8578<br />
E-mail: cnstewart@verizon.net<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
Hobart, Ms. Cathy<br />
Mission and Ministry Strategic<br />
Initiative Grants Subcommittee<br />
Baldulf, Ms. Stacey, Esq.<br />
Banner, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Shelly<br />
Beritela, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Gerard<br />
Day, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
Hobart, Ms. Cathy<br />
Stewardship Committee<br />
Flocken, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Robin, Chair<br />
(315) 655-9063<br />
E-mail: rector@stpeterscaz.org<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
TBA<br />
Diocesan Corporations:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, Inc.<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3<br />
Thornfield Foundation, Inc.<br />
<strong>The</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> all Diocesan Corporations<br />
are the members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board.<br />
DISCIPLINARY BOARD<br />
Bowman, Ms. Cynthis, Esq., President<br />
(607) 255-0383<br />
E-mmail: cnythiabowman@lawschool.cornell.edu<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2012:<br />
Marlow, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Douglas<br />
Alternate: Mouncey, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Perry<br />
Alternate: Morgan, Mr. David<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> 2013:<br />
McDuffie, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Bruce<br />
McManus, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Bridget<br />
Carkey, Ms. Bambi<br />
Mathews, Mr. Lawrence<br />
5<br />
Diocesan Organization
Class <strong>of</strong> 2014:<br />
Bowman, Ms. Cynthia, Esq.<br />
Calhoun-Bryant, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Julie<br />
Eden, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn<br />
Sanderson, Ms. Laurie<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen<br />
<strong>The</strong> Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
CNY<br />
Adams, <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone<br />
Schanbacher, Mr. John, President<br />
(607) 589-6465<br />
Email: johnschanbacher@frontiernet.net<br />
Foundation Screening & Review<br />
Committee<br />
Regan, Mr. Paul, Esq.<br />
Moore, Mr. Charles<br />
Oatman, Mr. Milton<br />
Schanbacher, Mr. John, Chair<br />
Reinhardt, Mr. John,<br />
Bishop’s Office Liaison:<br />
Nettle, Ms. Debbie<br />
STANDING COMMITTEES OF<br />
CONVENTION<br />
Constitution & Canon Committee<br />
Eden, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn, Chair<br />
(315) 343-3818<br />
E-mail: heden80@aol.com<br />
Eden, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn<br />
LaVoe, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. John<br />
Norfleet, Mrs. Doren<br />
O’Flynn, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Donnell<br />
Bishops Office Liaison:<br />
McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen<br />
Resolutions Committee<br />
Curtin, Mr. Paul, Esq., Co-Chair<br />
(315) 424-8944<br />
Email: pcurtin@schulmanlawpc.com<br />
Day, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine, Co-Chair<br />
(607) 797-3354<br />
E-mail: revchristinejday@aol.com<br />
6<br />
Diocesan Organization<br />
Bishop Office Liaison:<br />
McDaniel, Ms. Kathleen<br />
Committee on Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay<br />
Delegates<br />
Moore, Mr. Charles<br />
(315) 637-9338<br />
Email: cmmoore@twcny.rr.com<br />
Bishop Office Liaison:<br />
Fried, Ms. Judy<br />
St. Paul’s Cathedral Major Chapter<br />
Adams, <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone ,Chair<br />
(315) 474-6596<br />
E-mail: bishop@cny.anglican.org<br />
Luck, <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. G. Thomas, Dean<br />
(315) 474-6053<br />
E-mail: <strong>of</strong>fices@saintpaulscathedral.org
Canonical Clergy - 143rd Diocesan Convention<br />
Name Home City Home State<br />
Gladstone B. Adams III Marietta NY<br />
Robert F. Adkins, Jr. Elmira NY<br />
Adrian A. Amaya Syracuse NY<br />
John Andersen Alexandria Bay NY<br />
Harold D. Avery Syracuse NY<br />
Robert C. Ayers Cazenovia NY<br />
Shelly Banner Oswego NY<br />
John H. Barrett, Jr. Westerly RI<br />
Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows Syracuse NY<br />
Margaret Bates Skaneateles NY<br />
E. Heather Benson Ilion NY<br />
Joseph Bergin Syracuse NY<br />
Gerard F. Beritela Syracuse NY<br />
Donald L. Berry Hamilton NY<br />
Robert H. Beveridge Seattle WA<br />
Charles H. Birkby Minoa NY<br />
V. Powell Bliss Montague MA<br />
David G. Bollinger Owego NY<br />
Richard A. Bower Ludlow VT<br />
J. Gurdon Brewster <strong>New</strong>field NY<br />
Karen Vickers Budney Dover MA<br />
C. Roger Butler Albemarle NC<br />
Julie E. Calhoun-Bryant Marcellus NY<br />
Marjory B. Chamberlin <strong>New</strong> Hartford NY<br />
Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew Manlius NY<br />
Rebecca Coerper Skaneateles NY<br />
Lewis E. C<strong>of</strong>fin <strong>New</strong>field NY<br />
James A. Corl Manlius NY<br />
Christine J. Day Johnson City NY<br />
Katherine B.L. Day Dewitt NY<br />
Robert de Wetter Snowmass Village CO<br />
Robert C. S Deacon Bellows Falls VT<br />
Gary J. DeHope Bayamon PR<br />
John D. Derbyshire Syracuse NY<br />
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Clergy & Parish Listings
Canonical Clergy - 143rd Diocesan Convention (continued)<br />
Name Home City Home State<br />
S. George Dirghalli Syracuse NY<br />
H. Arthur Doersam Johnson City NY<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Doolittle Owego NY<br />
David Drebert Binghamton NY<br />
Kay Drebert Binghamton NY<br />
Kathryn O. (Holly) Eden Oswego NY<br />
Holly S. Evans Copenhagen NY<br />
Jane E. Feerer Chicago IL<br />
Cameron H. Fish Annapolis MD<br />
Robin Flocken Cazenovia NY<br />
Frederick H Foerster, III Centerville MA<br />
Martha L. Forisha Seneca Falls NY<br />
Margaret Gay Camden NY<br />
Walter E. Giles Adams Center NY<br />
Elizabeth Gillett Hamilton NY<br />
Mark A. Giroux Binghamton NY<br />
Barbara T. Groves <strong>New</strong> Hartford NY<br />
Suzanne Guthrie Brewster NY<br />
William M. Hale Marlborough NH<br />
David Hanselman Greene NY<br />
Georgina Hegney Syracuse NY<br />
James Heidt Clockville NY<br />
Sara M. (Sally) Heiligman Amsterdam NY<br />
Charles Henderson III Adams NY<br />
Kay Houck Syracuse NY<br />
John C. Humphries, Jr. Elmira NY<br />
C. James Jones Binghamton NY<br />
Jenifer Kenna Liverpool NY<br />
Judith M. Kessler Binghamton NY<br />
Daisy Kirkpatrick Elmira NY<br />
Jeffrey D. Knox Fulton NY<br />
Richard F. Kuenkler Thailand<br />
John F. LaVoe Utica NY<br />
George R. Laedlein Guilford CT<br />
Nancy Upson Lane Elmira NY<br />
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Clergy & Parish Listings
Canonical Clergy - 143rd Diocesan Convention (continued)<br />
Name Home City Home State<br />
Richard H. Lewis <strong>New</strong> Hartford NY<br />
Sarah V. Lewis <strong>New</strong> Hartford NY<br />
Harry R. Little Carthage NY<br />
Ralph D. Locke Geneva NY<br />
Linda M. Logan Boonville NY<br />
Leon L. Love Waverly NY<br />
G. Thomas Luck Syracuse NY<br />
Jane Luck Syracuse NY<br />
William C. Lutz Elmira NY<br />
Johanna Marcure Waterville NY<br />
Douglas Marlow Watertown NY<br />
John Martinichio Binghamton NY<br />
Donald W. Matthews Elmira NY<br />
Bruce MacDuffie Sherburne NY<br />
Bridget McManus Syracuse NY<br />
Ray S. Messenger Moravia NY<br />
Beverly A. Messenger-Harris Sherrill NY<br />
Paul A. Metzler <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> NY<br />
David R. Mihalyi Geneva NY<br />
Perry Mouncey Liverpool NY<br />
Culver L. Mowers Brooktondale NY<br />
Leon Mozeliak Utica NY<br />
Edward Murphy Lowville NY<br />
Virginia W. Nagel Syracuse NY<br />
George O. Nagle Saranac Lake NY<br />
Douglas M. Norwood Bar Harbor ME<br />
Donnel O'Flynn Hamilton NY<br />
Timothy H. Parsons Norway ME<br />
Dorothy Pierce Whitney Point NY<br />
Steward E. Purdy CANADA<br />
J. Edward Putnam<br />
William Redfield Fayetteville NY<br />
Timothy S. Reger Baldwinsville NY<br />
Marilyn Sanders Oneonta NY<br />
Richard Schaal Owego NY<br />
David M. Scheider APO, AE 09114<br />
Betty Bone Schiess Cicero NY<br />
Jacqueline Schmitt DeWitt NY<br />
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Canonical Clergy - 143rd Diocesan Convention (continued)<br />
Name Home City Home State<br />
Barbara Schmitz Cave Creek AZ<br />
Kathlyn Sch<strong>of</strong>ield Syracuse NY<br />
Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent Syracuse NY<br />
John A. Shaffer Oswego NY<br />
Gerald K.G. Shaw Gainesville FL<br />
Terry L. Sheldon Clark Mills NY<br />
Joan A. Shelton Washington DC<br />
W. Kilmer Sites East Hampton MA<br />
Jean Skinner Sauquoit NY<br />
H. Alan Smith Manlius NY<br />
Philip W. Snyder Ithaca NY<br />
Ann A. Stillman Deansboro NY<br />
Wayne Storey Watertown NY<br />
A. Richard Strauss Ithaca NY<br />
Byron D. Stuhlman Round Pond ME<br />
Craig Swan Syracuse NY<br />
Joell B. Szachara <strong>New</strong> Hartford NY<br />
Charles G. Taylor <strong>New</strong> Berlin NY<br />
James K. Taylor Cicero NY<br />
Douglas Taylor-Weiss Auburn NY<br />
Barbara H. Teeter Rochester NY<br />
John H. Teeter Rochester NY<br />
Renée M. Tembeckjian Manlius NY<br />
Ann Tillman Riverdale NY<br />
Jan J. To<strong>of</strong> Wheaton IL<br />
Alfred G. Tottey, Jr. Clinton NY<br />
Edward A. Tulis, Jr. White Stone VA<br />
Donald L. Turner Barnegat Light NJ<br />
William J. Turner, Jr. Asheville NC<br />
Thomas W. Twyman Ashland MA<br />
A.J. (Han) van den Blink Elmira NY<br />
Cecil C. Wagstaff Ferguson Lansing MI<br />
Clark West Ithaca NY<br />
Anne Wichelns Carthage NY<br />
Jerome B. Wichelns Carthage NY<br />
Colin H. Williams Portland OR<br />
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Canonical Clergy - 143rd Diocesan Convention (continued)<br />
Name Home City Home State<br />
Joseph A.Williams Cazenovia NY<br />
Peter A. Williams Syracuse NY<br />
K. Wayne Wilson Manlius NY<br />
John Wingert Cazenovia NY<br />
Hubert S. Wood, Jr. Middletown MD<br />
Clergy In Order <strong>of</strong> Canonical Residence<br />
(as <strong>of</strong> November <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Bishop<br />
<strong>The</strong> Right Reverend Gladstone B. Adams III Jan 16, 1994<br />
Consecrated Bishop Oct 27, 2001<br />
Retired Bishop<br />
<strong>The</strong> Right Reverend O’Kelley Whitaker, D.D.<br />
Consecrated Bishop May 16, 1981<br />
Clergy<br />
(O - Ordained , R - Received)<br />
Wood, Jr., Hubert S. Retired R Sep 25, 1951<br />
Ayers, Robert Curtis Retired O Sep 29, 1953<br />
Sites, W. Kilmer Retired R Oct 01, 1956<br />
Giles, Walter Edward Retired O Jun 22, 1957<br />
Norwood, Douglas Milton Retired O Jun 28, 1957<br />
Tulis, Jr., Edward R Jul 01, 1958<br />
Nagle, George O. Retired O Jun 18, 1960<br />
Bliss (Woodward), V. Powell R Jan 25, 1962<br />
Tottey, Jr., Alfred G. Retired O Jun 18, 1962<br />
Teeter, John H. Retired R May 01, 1963<br />
To<strong>of</strong>, Jan J. Retired R Dec 09, 1965<br />
Adkins, Robert F. Retired R May 01, 1966<br />
Knox, Jeffrey D. Retired O Jun 04, 1966<br />
Twyman, Thomas W. R Jun 23, 1967<br />
Corl, James A. Retired O Jun 10, 1968<br />
Mowers, Culver L. O Jun 14, 1968<br />
Williams, Joseph A. Retired O Jun 19, 1968<br />
Dirghalli, S. George Retired R Aug 01, 1968<br />
Brewster, John Gurdon Retired R Apr 16, 1969<br />
Jones, Charles James Retired R May 06, 1969<br />
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Clergy In Order <strong>of</strong> Canonical Residence (continued)<br />
DeHope, Gary J. Retired O Jun 14, 1970<br />
Avery, Harold D. Retired R Jul 28, 1970<br />
Berry, Donald L. Retired O May 30, 1971<br />
Foerster III, Frederick H. O May 30, 1971<br />
Smith, H. Alan Retired R Sep 07, 1971<br />
Wilson, K. Wayne Retired R Dec 20, 1971<br />
LaVoe, John F. Retired O May 15, 1972<br />
Schiess, Betty Bone Retired O Jun 25, 1972<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fin, Lewis E. Retired R Dec 03, 1973<br />
Messenger-Harris, Beverly O Jun 16, 1975<br />
Hale, William M. Retired R Aug 14, 1975<br />
Humphries, Jr., John C. Retired R Oct 15, 1975<br />
Doersam, H. Arthur Retired R Aug 01, 1976<br />
Mihalyi, David R. O Sep 17, 1977<br />
Kuenkler, Richard Retired O Jun 17, 1978<br />
Laedlein, George R. Retired R Jul 01, 1978<br />
Strauss, A. Richard Retired O Jun 23, 1979<br />
Teeter, Barbara H. Retired O Jun 14, 1980<br />
Little, Harry R. Retired R Dec 01, 1980<br />
Birkby, Charles H. Retired R Sep 01, 1981<br />
Wagstaff Ferguson, Cecil Retired R Jul 01, 1982<br />
Lane Upson, Nancy J. Retired O Jun 11, 1983<br />
Feerer, Jane E. R Jul 15, 1983<br />
Turner, Jr., William J. Retired R Sep 21, 1983<br />
Kessler, Judith M. Retired O Jun 08, 1985<br />
Purdy, Steward E. Retired O Jun 08, 1985<br />
Sheldon, Terry L. O Jun 08, 1985<br />
Taylor, Charles G. R Jul 08, 1985<br />
Bollinger, David G. Retired R Feb 15, 1986<br />
Chamberlin, Marjory B. O Jun 21, 1986<br />
Beveridge, Robert H. Retired R Nov 16, 1987<br />
Taylor, James K. Retired R Dec 01, 1987<br />
Calhoun-Bryant, Julie E. O Jun 18, 1988<br />
Shaw, Gerald K.G. Retired R Jul 15, 1988<br />
Deacon, Robert C.S. Retired R Sep 1, 1988<br />
Nagel, Virginia Retired R Sep 1, 1988<br />
Flocken, Robin P. R Sep 1, 1988<br />
Snyder, Philip W. R Oct 17, 1988<br />
Benson, E. Heather R Oct 25, 1988<br />
Fish, Cameron O Jun 17, 1989<br />
Butler, C. Roger Retired R Dec 01, 1989<br />
Parsons, Timothy H. Retired R Aug 08, 1990<br />
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Messenger, Ray S. Retired R Mar 01, 1991<br />
Shelton, Joan Retired R Apr 15, 1991<br />
Bower, Richard A. Retired R July 24, 1991<br />
Turner, Donald L. Retired R Sep 27, 1991<br />
Eden, Kathryn O. Retired R Nov 20, 1992<br />
Lewis, Richard H. Retired R Apr 15, 1993<br />
Giroux, Mark A. R Jan 8, 1995<br />
Locke, Ralph D. Retired R May 31,1995<br />
Metzler, Paul A. O Jun 17, 1995<br />
Henderson III, Charles R Sep 1, 1995<br />
Redfield, William C. R Sep 15, 1995<br />
Williams, Colin O Nov 11, 1995<br />
Bergin, Joseph A. Retired R Jan 1, 1996<br />
Wingert, John A. Retired R Apr 16, 1996<br />
Barrett, Jr., John H. Retired R Apr 21, 1996<br />
Shaffer, John A. R Jun 1, 1996<br />
Beritela, Gerard F. R July 15, 1996<br />
Szachara, Joell B. O Jun 11, 1997<br />
Day, Katherine B.L. R Sep 24, 1997<br />
Betz, Nancy C. Retired R Oct 27, 1997<br />
Matthews, Donald W. R May 27, 1998<br />
Budney, Karen B.V. R Jun 23, 1998<br />
Taylor-Weiss, Douglas R Aug 1, 1998<br />
Stuhlman, Byron D. Retired R Sept 1, 1998<br />
Scheider, David M. O Dec 12, 1998<br />
Wichelns, Jerome B. Retired O Dec 12, 1998<br />
Day, Christine J. O Jun 12, 1999<br />
Lutz, William C. R Sept 24, 1999<br />
Love, Leon Retired R Oct 28, 1999<br />
van den Blink, A.J. R Oct 29, 1999<br />
Forisha, Martha R Feb 15, 2001<br />
Heiligman, Sara Retired R Mar 15, 2001<br />
Derbyshire, John (Deacon) R March 27, 2001<br />
de Wetter, Robert R October 3, 2002<br />
Martinichio, John R October 19, 2002<br />
Reger, Timothy O December 15, 2002<br />
Kirkpatrick, Daisy (Deacon) Retired O August 21, 2003<br />
Swan, Craig R October 28, 2003<br />
Guthrie, Suzanne R October 28, 2003<br />
Putnam, J. Edward Retired R May 6, 2003<br />
Logan, Linda M. R September 30, 2003<br />
Lewis, Sarah O August 7, 2004<br />
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Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent, Carrie O January, 3, 2004<br />
Gillett, Elizabeth R. H. R April 21, 2004<br />
Luck, G. Thomas R May 27, 2004<br />
Luck, Jane (Deacon) R August 10, 2004<br />
Hunt, Edward R August 19, 2004<br />
Baskerville-Burrows, Jennifer R August 24 2004<br />
O’Flynn, Donnel R November 16, 2004<br />
Bates, Margaret O September 17, 2005<br />
Banner, Shelly (Deacon) O November 19, 2005<br />
Groves, Barbara (Deacon) O November 19, 2005<br />
Skinner, Jean (Deacon) O November 19, 2005<br />
McManus, Bridget R April 18, 2006<br />
Marlow, Douglas (Deacon) R October 4, 2006<br />
Gay, Margaret O May 30, 2007<br />
Sch<strong>of</strong>ield, Kathlyn O June 6, 2007<br />
Mouncey, Perry O June 9, 2007<br />
Murphy, Edward O June 16, 2007<br />
Storey, Wayne O June 16, 2007<br />
Wichelns, Anne O June 16, 2007<br />
Stillman, Ann Retired O June 27, 2007<br />
Hegney, Georgina O December 13, 2007<br />
Heidt, James K. O December 15, 2007<br />
Evans, Holly O January 19, 2008<br />
Schmitz, Barbara G. R April 15, 2008<br />
Sanders, Marilyn R May 17, 2008<br />
Williams, Peter A. R October 18, 2008<br />
Amaya, Adrian A. R November 13, 2008<br />
Tillman, Ann O February 21, 2009<br />
Pierce, Dorothy (Deacon) O November 14, 2009<br />
Tembeckjian, Renée O January 9, 2009<br />
Cleaver-Bartholomew, Dena R March 16, 2010<br />
Kenna, Jennifer O June 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Coerper, Rebecca R July 27, 2010<br />
Doolittle, Ge<strong>of</strong>frey O November 3, 2010<br />
Marcure, Johanna R November 18, 2010<br />
Schaal, Richard O December 4, 2010<br />
Houck, Kay (Deacon) O August 3, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Hanselman, David O November 12, <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Parish Directory By District<br />
As <strong>of</strong> November <strong>2011</strong><br />
Binghamton District (BG)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John R. Martinichio, Dean<br />
Binghamton, Christ Church<br />
Binghamton, Trinity Memorial<br />
Chenango Bridge, St. Mark’s<br />
Endicott, St. Paul’s<br />
Johnson City, All Saints’<br />
Marathon, St. John's*<br />
Owego, St. Paul’s<br />
Speedsville, St. John’s<br />
Whitney Point, Grace<br />
Windsor, Zion<br />
Chemung District (CG)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Fr. Donald W. Matthews, Dean<br />
Elmira, Emmanuel<br />
Elmira, Grace<br />
Elmira, Trinity<br />
Horseheads, St. Matthew’s<br />
Waverly, Grace<br />
Chenango District (CN)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Charles G. Taylor, Dean<br />
Afton, St. Ann’s<br />
Bainbridge, St. Peter’s<br />
Greene, Zion<br />
<strong>New</strong> Berlin, St. Andrew’s<br />
Norwich, Emmanuel<br />
Oxford, St. Paul’s<br />
Sherburne, Epiphany<br />
South <strong>New</strong> Berlin, St. Matthew’s***<br />
* Diocesan Chapel<br />
** Diocesan College Chapel<br />
*** Unincorporated Parish<br />
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Finger Lakes - Syracuse West District (FW)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Craig Swan, Dean<br />
Auburn, SS. Peter & John<br />
Aurora, St. Paul’s<br />
Camillus, St. Luke’s<br />
Jordan, Christ Church<br />
Marcellus, St. John’s<br />
Moravia, St. Matthew’s<br />
Seneca Falls, Trinity<br />
Skaneateles, St. James’<br />
Syracuse, St. Mark the Evangelist<br />
Waterloo, St. Paul’s<br />
Willard, Christ Church<br />
Willowdale, Grace<br />
Ithaca-Cortland District (IC)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Culver Mowers, Dean<br />
Candor, St. Mark’s***<br />
Cortland, Grace<br />
Ithaca, St. John’s<br />
Ithaca, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Chaplaincy at Cornell**<br />
Slaterville Springs, St. Thomas<br />
Trumansburg, Epiphany***<br />
North Country District (NC)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Walter Giles, Dean<br />
Adams, Emmanuel<br />
Alexandria Bay, Church <strong>of</strong> St. Lawrence*<br />
Black River, St. John’s<br />
Brownville, St. Paul’s<br />
Cape Vincent, St. John’s<br />
Carthage, Grace<br />
Clayton, Christ Church<br />
Copenhagen, Grace<br />
Evans Mills, St. Andrew's<br />
Lowville, Trinity<br />
Pierrepont Manor, Zion<br />
Sackets Harbor, Christ<br />
Watertown, Trinity
Parish Directory By District (continued)<br />
As <strong>of</strong> November <strong>2011</strong><br />
Oswego-Northern Onondaga District (ON)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent, Dean<br />
Baldwinsville, Grace<br />
Constantia, Trinity***<br />
Fulton, All Saints’<br />
Liverpool, St. Matthew’s***<br />
Mexico, Grace<br />
Oswego, Resurrection<br />
Pulaski, St. James’<br />
Syracuse-East District (SE)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. William C. Redfield, Dean<br />
Cazenovia, St. Peter’s<br />
Chittenango, St. Paul’s***<br />
DeWitt, St. David’s<br />
East Syracuse, Emmanuel<br />
Fayetteville, Trinity<br />
Manlius, Christ Church<br />
Onondaga Nation, Good Shepherd*<br />
Syracuse, Grace<br />
Syracuse, St. Alban’s<br />
Syracuse, St. Paul’s Cathedral<br />
Syracuse, Saviour*<br />
Syracuse, Ephphatha****<br />
Syracuse, <strong>Episcopal</strong> Chaplaincy @ SU**<br />
* Diocesan Chapel<br />
** Diocesan College Chapel<br />
*** Unincorporated Parish<br />
**** Mission Chapel<br />
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Utica-Rome (UR)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Dcn. Barbara Groves, Dean<br />
Barneveld, St. David’s<br />
Boonville, Trinity<br />
Camden, Trinity<br />
Canastota, Trinity***<br />
Chadwicks, St. George’s***<br />
Clark Mills, St. Mark’s<br />
Clinton, St. James’<br />
Constableville, St. Paul’s<br />
Hamilton, St. Thomas’<br />
<strong>New</strong> Hartford, St. Stephen’s<br />
Oneida, St. John’s<br />
Paris Hill, St. Paul's*<br />
Port Leyden, St. Mark’s<br />
Rome, Zion<br />
Sherrill, Gethsemane<br />
Utica, All Saints’<br />
Utica, Grace<br />
Waterville, Grace<br />
Whitesboro, St. John’s
Clergy Present at Convention<br />
Gladstone B.Adams<br />
Adrian Amaya<br />
Hal Avery<br />
Shelly Banner<br />
Martin Barahona<br />
Jennifer Baskerville-<br />
Burrows<br />
Margaret Bates<br />
E. Heather Benson<br />
Joseph Bergin<br />
Gerry Beritela<br />
Julie Calhoun-Bryant<br />
Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew<br />
Rebecca Coerper<br />
James A. Corl<br />
Kathryn Corley*<br />
Christine J. Day<br />
S. George Dirghalli<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Doolittle<br />
David Drebert<br />
Kay Drebert<br />
Kathryn Holly Eden<br />
Holly Evans<br />
Robin Flocken<br />
Robert French**<br />
Margaret Gay<br />
Mark Giroux<br />
George Greene*<br />
Barbara T. Groves<br />
David Hanselman<br />
Georgina Hegney<br />
James Heidt<br />
Kay Houck<br />
Edward Hunt<br />
C. James Jones<br />
Jennifer Kenna<br />
Judith M. Kessler<br />
Richard Klafehn**<br />
Jeffrey D. Knox<br />
Sarah V. Lewis<br />
Harry R. Little<br />
Linda M. Logan<br />
G. Thomas Luck<br />
Jane Luck<br />
William C. Lutz<br />
Johanna Marcure<br />
Doug Marlow<br />
John Martinichio<br />
Don Matthews<br />
Ray S. Messenger<br />
Beverely Messenger-Harris<br />
David R. Mihalyi<br />
Perry Mouncey<br />
Culver L. Mowers<br />
Leon Mozeliak<br />
Edward Murphy<br />
Virgnina Nagel<br />
George O. Nagle<br />
Donnel O'Flynn<br />
Dorothy Pierce<br />
William Redfield<br />
Timothy S. Reger<br />
Marilyn Sanders<br />
Richard Schaal<br />
Jacquelyn Schmitt<br />
Kathlyn Sch<strong>of</strong>ield<br />
Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent<br />
Bruce, Schrader*<br />
Terry L. Sheldon<br />
Jean Skinner<br />
H. Alan Smith<br />
Philip W. Snyder<br />
Naomi Sorrwar-Randall*<br />
Ann A. Stillman<br />
Wayne Storey<br />
Craig Swan<br />
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Joell B. Szachara<br />
Charles G. Taylor<br />
Renee Tembeckjian<br />
Ann Tillman<br />
Kit Tobin*<br />
Paul Towers*<br />
Janet Watrous*<br />
Clark West<br />
Anne Wichelns<br />
Jerome Wichelns<br />
Peter Williams<br />
* Licensed to Officiate<br />
**Shared Community Pastor
Clergy Not in Attendance at Convention:<br />
Robert Adkins<br />
Robert C. Ayers<br />
John H. Barrett, Jr.<br />
Donald L. Berry<br />
Robert Beveridge<br />
Charles H. Birkby<br />
V. Powell Bliss<br />
David G. Bollinger<br />
Richard A. Bower<br />
James Bresnahan*<br />
Gurdon Brewster<br />
Karen Vickers Budney<br />
C. Roger Butler<br />
Edward F. Caldwell*<br />
David R. Carter<br />
Marjory B. Chamberlin<br />
Lewis C<strong>of</strong>fin<br />
Katherine B.L. Day<br />
Robert C. S. Deacon<br />
Gary J. DeHope<br />
John Derbyshire<br />
Robert de Wetter<br />
H. Arthur Doersam<br />
Paul Donecker *<br />
Jane E. Feerer<br />
Cecil C. Ferguson-Wagstaff<br />
Cameron H. Fish<br />
Frederick H. Foerster, III<br />
G. David Ganter<br />
Walter Giles<br />
Elizabeth Gillett<br />
Elizabeth M. Groskoph*<br />
Ralph Groskoph*<br />
Suzanne Guthrie<br />
William M. Hale<br />
Sally Heiligman<br />
Charles Henderson<br />
John C. Humphries<br />
Daisy Kirkpatrick<br />
John LaVoe<br />
George R. Laedlein<br />
Nancy Lane<br />
Richard H. Lewis<br />
Ralph Locke<br />
Leon L. Love<br />
Bridget McManus<br />
Paul A. Metzler<br />
Virginia W. Nagel<br />
Douglas M. Norwood<br />
Alden W. Pearson<br />
Tim Parsons<br />
Steward E. Purdy<br />
David M. Scheider<br />
Betty Bone Schiess<br />
Barb Schmitz<br />
John Shaffer<br />
Gerald K.G. Shaw<br />
Joan A. Shelton<br />
W. Kilmer Sites<br />
A. Richard Strauss<br />
Bryon Stuhlman<br />
James Taylor<br />
Douglas Taylor-Weiss<br />
Barbara Teeter<br />
John H. Teeter<br />
Jan J. To<strong>of</strong><br />
Alfred G. Tottey, Jr.<br />
Edward A. Tulis, Jr.<br />
Donald L. Turner<br />
William J. Turner, Jr.<br />
Thomas W. Twyman<br />
A.J. van den Blink<br />
Joseph A. Williams<br />
K. Wayne Wilson<br />
John Wingert<br />
Hubert S. Wood, Jr.<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present (Alphabetical by City):<br />
Name Parish City<br />
Renee Dougal Emmanuel Adams<br />
Carol Forrester Emmanuel Adams<br />
Judy Rettberg St. Ann’s Afton<br />
Betty Vail St. Ann’s Afton<br />
Ted Jones* Ch. <strong>of</strong> St. Lawrence Alex Bay<br />
Catherine Scarlett St. Peter’s Bainbridge<br />
Ann Smith St. Peter’s Bainbridge<br />
Norm Bagley Grace Baldwinsville<br />
Brad Pettit Grace Baldwinsville<br />
Jean Bray St. David’s Barneveld<br />
Ricky Doolittle St. David’s Barneveld<br />
Joseph Frost (alt) St. David’s Barneveld<br />
Sharon Schubert Christ Binghamton<br />
Barb Stanton Christ Binghamton<br />
Jean Shea Trinity Memorial Binghamton<br />
Sandra Michael Trinity Memorial Binghamton<br />
John Chaffee Trinity Memorial Binghamton<br />
Kathy Kaufman St. John's Black River<br />
Maureen Casamayou Trinity Boonville<br />
Mike Gibbons Trinity Boonville<br />
David Hodge St. Paul’s Brownville<br />
Alynn Beimford St. Paul’s Brownville<br />
Ione Hodge St. Paul’s Brownville<br />
Judy Pfister Trinity Camden<br />
Angela Frey Trinity Camden<br />
Jared Frey (yth) Trinity Camden<br />
Milt Stevenson St. Luke’s Camillus<br />
Jane Wiley St. Luke’s Camillus<br />
Jake Mickle (yth) St. Luke's Camillus<br />
Bruce Pegg Trinity Canastota<br />
Ned Tudi Trinity Canastota<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present (Alphabetical by City)<br />
Name Parish City<br />
William Pegg (yth) Trinity Canastota<br />
Sue Fenton St. Mark's Candor<br />
Linda Rowe St. John’s Cape Vincent<br />
Tommy Rowe St. John's Cape Vincent<br />
Paul Clarke Grace Carthage<br />
Robert Conway St. Peter's Cazenovia<br />
Mary Anne Sheldon St. George’s Chadwicks<br />
Brian Kessler St. Mark’s Chenango Bridge<br />
Faith White St. Mark’s Chenango Bridge<br />
Robin Weisbrod St. Paul’s Chittenango<br />
Judy Montgomery St Paul’s Chittenango<br />
Betty Doerner St. Mark’s Clark Mills<br />
Linda Buck St. Mark’s Clark Mills<br />
Tina Londerville Christ Clayton<br />
Sharon Cantwell Christ Clayton<br />
Patricia Jue St. James' Clinton<br />
Matt Weber St. James’ Clinton<br />
Anderson Karen St. James’ Clinton<br />
Wendy Weber (alt) St. James’ Clinton<br />
<strong>The</strong>odore Schreppel St. Paul's Constableville<br />
Edie Schreppel St. Paul’s Constableville<br />
Donna Cooper Grace Copenhagen<br />
Alice Millspaugh Grace Copenhagen<br />
Cheryl Gregory Grace Cortland<br />
Barbara Bergeron Grace Cortland<br />
Sheryl Morris (alt) Grace Cortland<br />
Yvonne Shaw St. David's DeWitt<br />
James Shults St. David's DeWitt<br />
Sydney Howers Emmanuel East Syracuse<br />
Jean Schauffler Emmanuel Elmira<br />
Sandra Keith Grace Elmira<br />
Patricia Faber Grace Elmira<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present (Alphabetical by City)<br />
Name Parish City<br />
Judi Brayer Trinity Elmira<br />
Judy Sheasley Trinity Elmira<br />
Ben Buchholz (yth) Trinity Elmira<br />
Cody Carlson (yth) Trinity Elmira<br />
Susan Jones St.Paul's Endicott<br />
Ted Wolf St. Paul’s Endicott<br />
Charles Moore Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Jordan Klingerman Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Nick Smith Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Ann Moore Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Marietta Smith (yth) Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Sharon Foster All Saints’ Fulton<br />
David Cardone All Saints’ Fulton<br />
Kate Stacy Zion Greene<br />
Terri Weir Zion Greene<br />
Barbara Bowen St. Thomas' Hamilton<br />
Janice Frutiger St. Thomas’ Hamilton<br />
Barbara Talbot St. Matthew’s Horseheads<br />
Laurie Hobler St. Matthew’s Horseheads<br />
Pamela Talbott St. John's Ithaca<br />
Susan Backstrom St. John's Ithaca<br />
Lloyd Hall St. John’s Ithaca<br />
James Stevenson* Cornell Univ. Ithaca<br />
Judith Horton All Saints' Johnson City<br />
Roberta Szwalla All Saints’ Johnson City<br />
Emily Rosebush Christ Jordan<br />
Richard Bartolomeo St. Matthew’s Liverpool<br />
Judith Carroll St. Matthew’s Liverpool<br />
Deborah Smith St. Matthew’s Liverpool<br />
Penny Dugas (alt) St. Matthew’s Liverpool<br />
William Boylan (alt) St. Matthew’s Liverpool<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present (Alphabetical by City)<br />
Name Parish City<br />
Kayleigh Jones (yth) St. Matthew's Liverpool<br />
Jennifer Stace (yth) St. Matthew's Liverpool<br />
Marcia Koster Trinity Lowville<br />
Mary Wormuth Trinity Lowville<br />
Peter Winkler Christ Manlius<br />
Kathy Stoeckel Christ Manlius<br />
Tom Schneider St. John's Marcellus<br />
Raymond E. Barton Grace Mexico<br />
Wilhelmina Barton Grace Mexico<br />
David Flick St. Matthew’s Moravia<br />
Linda Flick St. Matthew’s Moravia<br />
Heather Flick (yth) St. Matthew’s Moravia<br />
Joan Axtell St. Andrew’s <strong>New</strong> Berlin<br />
Renee Cooley St. Stephen’s <strong>New</strong> Hartford<br />
Peter Smith Emmanuel Norwich<br />
Laurel Wiltbank Emmanuel Norwich<br />
Joan Livingston St. John’s Oneida<br />
Mark Nice Resurrection Oswego<br />
Robert Sarkissian Resurrection Oswego<br />
Elaine Carril St. Paul's Owego<br />
William O’Connell St. Paul’s Owego<br />
Cathy Hogan (alt) St. Paul’s Owego<br />
O’Connell, Patricia (alt) St. Paul’s Owego<br />
Bill Brower St. Paul’s Oxford<br />
Menzer Doud Zion Pierrepont Manor<br />
Norm Yerdon Zion Pierrepont Manor<br />
Anthony Belmont St. Mark’s Port Leyden<br />
Felicity Hallanan St. James' Pulaski<br />
Maureen Anderson St. James’ Pulaski<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present(Alphabetical by City)<br />
Name Parish City<br />
Sandra Latimer Zion Rome<br />
Tina Rescigno Zion Rome<br />
William Moore (alt) Zion Rome<br />
Brad Phillips Epiphany Sherburne<br />
Martha Stowell Epiphany Sherburne<br />
Amy Hart Gethsemane Sherrill<br />
Tiffany White Gethsemane Sherrill<br />
Jordan Bruna St. James' Skaneateles<br />
Daniel Sommers St. James’ Skaneateles<br />
Beverely Smith St. James' Skaneateles<br />
Brandon Williams St. James’ Skaneateles<br />
Mike Sommers (yth) St. James’ Skaneateles<br />
Hailey Williams (yth) St. James’ Skaneateles<br />
Margaret Johnson St. Thomas’ Slaterville Springs<br />
Shannon Cockbill St. Thomas’ Slaterville Springs<br />
Arthur Berkey (alt) St. Thomas' Slaterville Springs<br />
Cheryl TenVolde St. Matthew’s S. <strong>New</strong> Berlin<br />
Joan S. Smith St. John's Speedsville<br />
Carlton Strail Ephphatha Parish Syracuse<br />
Ernestine Patterson Grace Syracuse<br />
T.J. Geiger Grace Syracuse<br />
Greta Jones (alt) Grace Syracuse<br />
Andrew Augustine St. Alban’s Syracuse<br />
Pat Greenow St. Alban’s Syracuse<br />
Matthew Neddo St. Mark the Evangelist Syracuse<br />
Tim Manolescu St. Mark the Evangelist Syracuse<br />
Julie Gedro St. Paul's Cathedral Syracuse<br />
Dick Pilgrim St. Paul’s Cathedral Syracuse<br />
Wally Francis St. Paul’s Cathedral Syracuse<br />
Doug Mouncey St. Paul’s Cathedral Syracuse<br />
Laurie Sanderson (alt) St. Paul’s Cathedral Syracuse<br />
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Lay, Alternate, Youth Delegates Present (Alphabetical by City)<br />
Name Parish City<br />
Mark Wiehenstroer All Saints’ Utica<br />
G. Wescott Storm Grace Utica<br />
Helen Storm Grace Utica<br />
Christine Diviak (alt) Grace Utica<br />
Susan Clark (alt) Grace Utica<br />
Ronald Cole Trinity Watertown<br />
Jane Gendron Trinity Watertown<br />
Dale Watkins Trinity Watertown<br />
Deborah Lucas Grace Waterville<br />
Gail Prentice Grace Waterville<br />
Thomas Groves St. John's Whitesboro<br />
Michael Brando Grace Whitney Point<br />
Judy Campbell Grace Willowdale<br />
Cindy DeMarmels Zion Windsor<br />
Libby Hobart Zion Windsor<br />
* Lay Representative<br />
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Others Present at Convention:<br />
Bonnie Adams<br />
Stacey Balduf<br />
David Bates<br />
Kathryn Bell<br />
Tom Bloomer<br />
Arlene Bloomer<br />
Jerry Brown<br />
Leon Carapetyan<br />
Bambi Carkey<br />
Barbara Chaffee<br />
Rich Chapman<br />
Kip Coerper<br />
Mary Lou Coleman<br />
Robert Cooley<br />
Nancy Corl<br />
Charlie Crowther<br />
Kathy Crowther<br />
Paul J. Curtin, Jr., Esq.<br />
Maria Dawson<br />
Kathleen Dengler<br />
Kira Drighalli<br />
Judy Fried<br />
Joan C. Green<br />
Shirley Greene<br />
Tim Hall<br />
Lynda Helmer<br />
Catherine Hobart<br />
Brad Hunt<br />
Greta Jones<br />
Joan Jones<br />
Linda Knowlton<br />
Ruthie Koerts<br />
Rebecca Livengood<br />
Karenann McConnell<br />
Scott McLallen<br />
Audrey Lunson<br />
Margaret Matthews<br />
Kathleen McDaniel<br />
Susan Messenger<br />
Polly Mowers<br />
Deborah Nettle<br />
Joy O’Donnell<br />
Andy Pierce<br />
Nancy Rancier<br />
Greg Randall<br />
Jane Reynolds<br />
Evelyn Rule<br />
Margaret Sherwin<br />
Kluane Snyder<br />
Chuch Stewart<br />
Tyler Tetzlaff<br />
Jason Tillman<br />
Mary Louise Turner<br />
Meredith VanDuyne<br />
Hope Van Scoy<br />
Richard Van Scoy<br />
Lois Walsh<br />
Lucia Whisenand<br />
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Friday, November 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Business Session: First Day<br />
<strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the 143 rd<br />
Annual Convention<br />
Pre Convention Activities: <strong>The</strong> 143 rd Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong>, with the theme "Your Kingdom Come” took place at the Holiday Inn Convention<br />
Center in Liverpool, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. Registration for Convention took place beginning at<br />
1:00 p.m. in the Convention Center Foyer. Exhibits were open in the Grand Ballroom.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Marilyn Sanders led a training on <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church’s new Title IV<br />
Canon.<br />
Convention Session: <strong>The</strong> Liturgy and Worship Committee designed the Opening<br />
Liturgy.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Joell Szachara was the <strong>of</strong>ficiant.<br />
Call to Order: <strong>The</strong> Right Reverend Gladstone B. Adams, III, Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> called to order the 143rd Convention to order at 4:30 p.m.<br />
Quorum: Bishop Adams recognized Judy Fried for Certification <strong>of</strong> a Quorum. Judy<br />
Fried reported, "pursuant to Canon II, Section 5, on the basis <strong>of</strong> registrations filed with<br />
me, I report that a quorum is in attendance. That is, at least 20 clerical members<br />
entitled to vote at Convention, and delegations from at least 20 parishes are present.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were 67 clerical members entitled to vote in the convention and delegations<br />
from 68 parishes present.<br />
Bishop Adams declared the Convention duly organized for business.<br />
Bishop Adams noted the difference in the name tag colors: blue name tags designate<br />
clergy delegates —voice and vote; the yellow ones indicate lay delegates—voice and<br />
vote; the pink ones are for those who have voice but no vote; and clear ones are all<br />
others – no voice, no vote.<br />
Election <strong>of</strong> Convention Secretary: Bishop Adams recognized Ms. Lucia Whisenand,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, who nominated Judy Fried as Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention. <strong>The</strong> nomination was seconded by <strong>The</strong> Rev. Joell Szachara. Bishop<br />
Adams asked for further nominations. No further nominations were made.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote<br />
Motion carried<br />
Secretary elected<br />
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Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates: Bishop Adams recognized Mr. Charles Moore, <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Committee on Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates, to present the report on Credentials <strong>of</strong><br />
Lay Delegates:<br />
Charles Moore reported:<br />
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS OF LAY DELEGATES Presented<br />
at the 143rd Convention – November 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Since the 142nd convention, the Diocesan Board has approved the merger <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas,<br />
North Syracuse, into St. Matthew’s, Liverpool; and the closing <strong>of</strong> two parishes:<br />
St. John’s, Elmira Heights, and Christ Church, Wellsburg. <strong>The</strong>refore, the diocese currently<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> 84 parishes, 6 chapels, 1 mission, and 2 college chapels for a total <strong>of</strong><br />
93 representative delegations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Annual Parochial Report is required by Canon XXII.5 with a filing deadline <strong>of</strong><br />
March 1. Eventually a complete report was filed by all but one <strong>of</strong> the 84 parishes.<br />
Without the Parochial report submitted, St. Paul’s – Aurora cannot be given voice or<br />
vote at this convention. (No process under Canon V-1-e is contemplated by the Credentials<br />
Committee.)<br />
All parishes, except as listed below, are current in payments to the Church Pension<br />
Fund:<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Savior, Syracuse ---- in the amount <strong>of</strong> $1,920.<br />
Per Canon XIX Sec.4, any parish in arrears to the Pension Fund is excluded from<br />
voice and vote at Convention.<br />
All parishes except as listed below have paid the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan<br />
Mission Apportionment or have been granted some level <strong>of</strong> relief by the Diocesan<br />
Board or are working with a payment schedule built cooperatively with the Diocesan<br />
Board.<br />
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SS. Peter & John, Auburn amount: $14,424 for 2010; $27,161 for 2009 & 8<br />
Trinity, Seneca Fall amount: $ 11,085 for 2010;$12,414 for 2009St.<br />
Paul’s, Waterloo amount: $ 7,934 for 2010; $7,683 for 2009<br />
Having no open requests as set forth in Canon XVIII, Sec.7, none <strong>of</strong> the above can be<br />
given voice and vote at this year’s convention.<br />
Per Canon II.1, delegate certification is to be received by the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention<br />
before May 31 st . One third <strong>of</strong> our parishes were more than 30 days past due which<br />
places significant burden on our diocesan staff to follow up. In addition to those late<br />
certifications, six <strong>of</strong> the eligible parishes or chapels chose to submit no certification:<br />
Trinity, Constantia; St. Andrew’s, Evans Mills; Chapel <strong>of</strong> the Good Shepherd, Onondaga<br />
Nation; St. Paul’s Chapel, Paris Hill; Christ Chapel, Sacket’s Harbor; and Syracuse<br />
University Chapel.<br />
SUMMARY —<br />
Potential members ----------- 93<br />
In-eligible as indicated above ----------- 5<br />
Un-represented by choice ----------- 6<br />
Member bodies constituting 143 rd convention: 82<br />
<strong>The</strong> acceptance <strong>of</strong> the report was moved by Charles Moore and seconded by<br />
the Rev. Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent.<br />
No Discussion.<br />
Bishop called for a vote.<br />
Motioned carried<br />
Report accepted by Convention<br />
Schedule and Agenda <strong>of</strong> Convention: Bishop Adams announced that the schedule<br />
and agenda <strong>of</strong> Convention could be found in Delegate folders titled Convention<br />
Agenda.<br />
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Announcements: Bishop Adams recognized Judy Fried who made announcements.<br />
Honored Guests: Bishop Adams announced that <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Martín Barahona, Diocesan<br />
Bishop <strong>of</strong> El Salvador, is planning on being with us during Convention; however,<br />
he has not yet arrived. Bishop Adams recognized the head table: Mr. Paul Curtin,<br />
Jr., Esq., Diocesan Chancellor and Mrs. Judy Fried, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention.<br />
Additional Introductions: Bishop Adams introduced the interpreters for the deaf, Ms.<br />
Audrey Lunson and Mr. Rich Chapman. Bishop Adams reminded Convention<br />
attendees to speak slowly and clearly in order to facilitate the duties <strong>of</strong> the interpreters.<br />
Bishop Adams introduced the Convention photographer Mr. Charles Crowther <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
James’, Skaneateles.<br />
Bishop Adams also introduced Clergy new to <strong>Diocese</strong> and present at<br />
Convention:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. David Drebert, Rector, Trinity Memorial, Binghamton<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Kay Drebert, Deacon, Trinity Memorial, Binghamton<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Richard Klafehn, Clergy-in-Charge, Church <strong>of</strong> the Resurrection, Oswego<br />
Pastor, Grace Lutheran, Oswego & Prince <strong>of</strong> Peace, Fulton<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. Leon Mozeliak, Rector, Grace Church, Utica<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Jacqueline Schmitt, Rector, St. David’s, DeWitt<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Janet Watrous, Interim-Rector, Christ Church, Binghamton<br />
Bishop Adams introduced Clergy new to the <strong>Diocese</strong> who are Licensed to<br />
Officiate:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn Corley, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> (present at Convention)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Florence “Kit” Tobin, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Rochester (present at Convention)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Mark Luscombe Lutheran Pastor, Upstate NY Synod, Lutheran Church ( not<br />
present)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Thomas Margrave, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> (not present)<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. William Wheeler, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Albany (not present)<br />
Nominations: Bishop Adams recognized Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention, Judy Fried, to<br />
submit the nominations by title.<br />
Report <strong>of</strong> Nominations: Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention, Judy Fried, reported the following<br />
nominations which were received in canonical form (Canon XVI), and were printed<br />
and distributed to delegates prior to Convention.<br />
Nominated for the Standing Committee – there are two vacancies for 4-year terms:<br />
one in the clerical order and one in the lay order.<br />
In the Clerical Order: No nominations received<br />
In the Lay Order: Ms. Stacey Balduf<br />
Nominated for Diocesan Board – there is one vacancy for a 3-year term in the Lay<br />
Order; there is one vacancy for a 1-year term in the Clerical Order:<br />
In the Lay Order: No nominations received<br />
In the Clerical Order <strong>The</strong> Rev. Richard Schaal<br />
Nominated for Cathedral Chapter – there is one vacancy for 3-year term in the<br />
Clerical Order and one vacancy for a 3-year term in the Lay Order.<br />
In the Clerical Order: No nominations received<br />
In the Lay Order: No nominations received<br />
Nominated for the Disciplinary Board – there are six vacancies for clerical members<br />
and five vacancies for lay members:<br />
In the Clerical Order: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Julie Calhoun-Bryant<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn Eden<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Bruce MacDuffie<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Douglas Marlow<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. Bridget McManus<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Perry Mouncey<br />
In the Lay Order: Ms. Cynthia Grant Bowman<br />
Ms. Bambi A. Carkey<br />
Mr. Lawrence Mathews<br />
Mr. David Morgan<br />
Ms. Laurie Sanderson<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop told Convention that in approximately 10 minutes nominations would be<br />
accepted from the floor. Nominations must be written on the required form. To<br />
nominate someone, you must come to the microphone and present their name. <strong>The</strong><br />
nomination form must be submitted to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention after the nomination<br />
and the form must have the signature <strong>of</strong> the nominee. <strong>The</strong> Bishop reminded<br />
Convention that if a form is need, they are available from staff members.<br />
Appoint the Sergeants-at Arms and Tellers for the 143 rd Diocesan Convention:<br />
Bishop Adams appointed the Rev. Clark West as Sergeant at Arms.<br />
Bishop Adams then appointed tellers:<br />
Mr. Robert Cooley, Chair St. Stephen’s, <strong>New</strong> Hartford<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. Gerry Beritela Emmanuel, E. Syracuse &<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Savior, Syracuse<br />
Ms. Ricky Doolittle St. David’s, Barneveld<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Barb Groves St. John’s, Whitesboro<br />
Mr. Charles Moore Trinity, Fayetteville<br />
Ms. Ann Moore Trinity, Fayetteville<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Perry Mouncey St. Matthew’s, Moravia<br />
Ms. Linda Rowe St. John’s, Cape Vincent<br />
Mr. Thomas Rowe St. John’s, Cape Vincent<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathlyn Sch<strong>of</strong>ield St. Paul’s, Chittenango<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Peter Williams Grace & Holy Spirit, Cortland & Ephphatha Ministry<br />
Bishop Adams referred Convention delegates to the paper in their folder for the complete<br />
list <strong>of</strong> Clergy Announcements. Bishop Adams noted he would not read the entire<br />
list but wanted to recognize the following:<br />
<strong>New</strong>ly ordained PRIESTS since last Convention:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Jennifer Kenna<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. David Hanselman<br />
<strong>New</strong>ly ordained TRANSITONAL DEACONS since last Convention:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. David Hanselman<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Kay Houck<br />
Persons in Process in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> CNY:<br />
Candidates:<br />
Mr. Nick Smith, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School<br />
Bishop Adams recognized that the Rt. Revd. Martín Barahona had arrived in the<br />
Convention Hall. Bishop Adams recognized and welcomed Bishop Martín and Convention<br />
members greeted him with applause.<br />
Call for Additional Nominations: Bishop Adams called for further nominations from<br />
the floor.<br />
Additional nominations were received from:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine Day (All Saints’, Johnson City) nominated the Rev. Marilyn<br />
Sanders (St. Peter’s, Bainbridge) to the clerical opening on the Standing Committee.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Thomas Luck (St. Paul’s, Syracuse) nominated the Rev. Katherine<br />
Day (Grace Church, Syracuse) to the Clerical opening on the St. Paul’s Cathedral<br />
Chapter.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Thomas Luck (St. Paul’s, Syracuse) nominated Dr. Sandra Michael<br />
(Trinity Memorial, Binghamton) to the lay opening on the St. Paul’s Cathedral<br />
Chapter.<br />
Dr. Sandra Michael (Trinity Memorial, Binghamton) nominated the Rev. David<br />
Drebert, (Trinity Memorial, Binghamton) to the clerical opening on the Standing<br />
Committee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Richard Schaal (St. John’s, Speedsville) nominated Ms. Lynda Helmer<br />
(Christ Church, Binghamton) to the lay opening on the Diocesan Board.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Peter Williams (Grace & Holy Spirit, Cortland) nominated the Rev.<br />
Georgina Hegney (St. John’s, Marcellus) to the clerical opening on the Standing<br />
Committee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Jennifer Kenna (St. Matthew’s, Liverpool) nominated Ms. Maria Dawson<br />
(Christ Church, Manlius) to the lay opening on the Diocesan Board.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Margaret Gay (Trinity, Camden) nominated Mr. Scott McLallen (St.<br />
John’s, Black River) to the lay opening on the Diocesan Board.<br />
Resolutions: Bishop Adams invited the Rev. Christine Day to introduce by title the pre<br />
-filed resolutions. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Day introduced, by title, the three resolutions that had<br />
been received:<br />
Resolution # 1 – Clergy compensnation<br />
Resolution # 2 – Resolution for General Convention: Denominational Health<br />
Plan<br />
Resolution # 3 - Proposal <strong>of</strong> Changes for Constituion & Canons<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. Day issued a final call for resolutions; she said additional resolutions would<br />
be accepted in written form submitted to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention as soon as<br />
possible.<br />
No new resolutions were received.<br />
Bishop Adams introduced Convention to a video and formation activity.<br />
Bishop Adams invited delegates to view the large screens to watch a video <strong>of</strong> Eric<br />
Whittaker and his “virtual choir” performing his composition “Sleep”. <strong>The</strong> virtual choir<br />
included 2052 voices from 58 different countries.<br />
After the video, Ms. Stacey Balduf and the Rev. Adrian Amaya, members <strong>of</strong> the Formation<br />
Team <strong>of</strong> the Commission on Ministry, invited delegates to join together to sing<br />
the hymn “Seek Ye First”, accompanied by Mr. Kip Coerper on the paino. <strong>The</strong> lyrics<br />
<strong>of</strong> the song were projected on the large screens.<br />
After Convention finished singing the hymn, Ms. Balduf and the Rev. Amaya invited<br />
Convention members to discuss at their tables how they thought the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
“virtual” choir were having an experience <strong>of</strong> “real” community; and to discuss how and<br />
why so or why not.<br />
Following the discussion, the Rev. Amaya invited everyone to think about what each<br />
<strong>of</strong> us bring to the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> God that is uniquely you. He asked members <strong>of</strong> Convention<br />
to think about our own self, our own voice, personality, character, and style.<br />
He then invited each member <strong>of</strong> Convention to choose one word to write on a card<br />
and to share our thoughts with people at our table. Each individual card was collected<br />
and placed in a box at the Dias. <strong>The</strong> Formation Team later compiled all <strong>of</strong> the words<br />
on the cards and they were included in the prayer displayed on the screens during the<br />
Convention Eucharist on Saturday morning.<br />
Election Committee: Bishop Adams recognized Mr. Robert Cooley, St. Stephen’s,<br />
<strong>New</strong> Hartford; Chair <strong>of</strong> the Elections Committee to distribute ballots and identify the<br />
tellers for each <strong>of</strong> the 5 ballot boxes. Because <strong>of</strong> the large number <strong>of</strong> write-in<br />
nominations, the tellers distributed ballots to clergy and to lay delegates.<br />
Once ballots were distributed, Mr. Cooley explained the procedures for elections, and<br />
told each delegate to refer to the complete balloting procedures in their folder.<br />
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Announcements: Bishop Adams recognized Judy Fried who made announcements.<br />
Bishop Adams announced that the polls were open for thirty minutes.<br />
Bishop Adams closed the session with prayer.<br />
Convention recessed at 5:40 p.m. until 9 a.m. Saturday morning.<br />
A reception followed in the Grand Ballroom and dinner was held in the Cotillion Room<br />
<strong>of</strong> the hotel.<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> Bill W, an active AA/Al-Anon Meeting, was held in Board Room #4.<br />
After dinner, Mr. David Karam and members <strong>of</strong> his Blue Grass Band, entertained with<br />
their music.<br />
A Resolution Hearing was held at 8:30 p.m. in Convention Center Section A.<br />
Compline was held at 10 p.m.in the Prayer Room led by the Rev. Ge<strong>of</strong>f Doolittle and<br />
members <strong>of</strong> Cursillo.<br />
Saturday, November 19, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Morning Business Second Day:<br />
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast was held in the Cotillion Room, 7:00-8:30 a.m.<br />
Convention Reconvenes: Convention Eucharist Service, prepared by the Liturgy and<br />
Music Commission, in the Convention Hall at 9:00 a.m. <strong>The</strong> Bishop gave his address<br />
to Convention and the Eucharist Service followed.<br />
Bishop Adams reconvened the 143 rd Convention and called the session back in<br />
order after a break.<br />
Bishop Adams called General Convention & Triennial Deputies to come forward<br />
to be Commissioned.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Deputies who were elected by Convention to serve at the 77th General Convention<br />
to be held July 5 – 12, 2012, in Indianapolis were called forward to be commissioned<br />
as Deputies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. Bishop Adams led the Commissioning<br />
Service.<br />
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Bishop Adams called the Rev. Renée Tembeckjian, and her sponsors, to come<br />
forward to Commission her as Director <strong>of</strong> Formation for the <strong>Diocese</strong>. Bishop Adams<br />
led the Commissioning Service.<br />
Bishop Adams introduced the Rev. Tembeckjian who talked about and described her<br />
new position as Director <strong>of</strong> Formation for the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />
Bishop Adams recognized the Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows to introduce the<br />
Grace House project to Convention. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Baskerville-Burrows gave a presentation<br />
on this new program in the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Bishop Adams recognized the Rev. Richard Schaal and Ms. Hope VanScoy, the<br />
Diocesan representatives to Domestic Mission Partnerships (DMP). <strong>The</strong> Rev.<br />
Schaal and Ms. VanScoy gave a presentation about DMP Grants that are available to<br />
parishes in the <strong>Diocese</strong> and how to go about applying for these grants.<br />
Budget Presentation: Bishop Adams recognized Dr. Chuck Stewart <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan<br />
Board to give the Financial Report and to present the 2012 budget as distributed in a<br />
prior mailing and discussed at the pre-Convention Budget Hearings and changes made<br />
to the Budget since then.<br />
Bishop Adams recognized the Very Rev. John Martinichio, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan<br />
Board, to move the 2012 Budget. <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Martinichio moved the adoption <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Budget. <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent seconded.<br />
Bishop asked if there was discussion about the Budget.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was no discussion and the Bishop called for a vote.<br />
Budget vote passed.<br />
Budget was adopted.<br />
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Memorials, Clergy Memorial for <strong>The</strong> Rev. Donald Grindy, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Silas Hirte,<br />
and <strong>The</strong> Rev. Robert Lawthers and Prayers: Bishop Adams read the names <strong>of</strong><br />
parish members who were active in the <strong>Diocese</strong> who have died since the last Convention.<br />
Bishop Adams directed Convention to read the memorials in their folders<br />
celebrating the life and ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Rev. Donald Grindy, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Silas Hirte, and<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Robert Lawthers who died this past year. <strong>The</strong> Bishop then led Convention<br />
in prayer for the departed. <strong>The</strong> tributes and the list <strong>of</strong> names may be found appended<br />
to these minutes<br />
Bishop Adams recognized Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention Judy Fried for announcements.<br />
Bishop Adams recognized Mr. Lloyd Hall to lead Noonday Prayer.<br />
Convention recessed for lunch at 12:30.<br />
Bishop Adams Called Convention back to order after the lunch break at 1:30<br />
p.m.<br />
Bishop Adams introduced and invited delegates to view a video <strong>of</strong> the <strong>2011</strong><br />
Medical Mission to El Salvador.<br />
Bishop Adams welcomed and recognized the Rt. Rev. Martín Barahona, Bishop<br />
<strong>of</strong> El Salvador to address Convention. Bishop Barahona addressed convention<br />
( his address can be found at the end <strong>of</strong> these minutes).<br />
Constitution & Canons Committee: Bishop Adams recognized the Rev. Kathryn<br />
“Holly” Eden, Interim Chair <strong>of</strong> the Constittion & Canons Committee, who gave a report<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Committee.<br />
Resolutions Committee: Bishop Adams recognized the Rev. Christine Day for the<br />
report <strong>of</strong> the Resolutions Committee. Bishop Adams reminded Convention that persons<br />
entitled to the privilege <strong>of</strong> the floor may speak to a resolution twice, with a 5minute<br />
limit each time. <strong>The</strong>re will be a warning bell with two rings at 4 minutes and an<br />
ending bell at 5 minutes (General Rules <strong>of</strong> Order IV.K). Members were asked to<br />
abide by the bells. He also reminded that in order to speak you must come to a micro-<br />
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phone and to please state your name and the name <strong>of</strong> your parish. You must also<br />
come to the microphone to second a motion or call the question.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine Day, chair <strong>of</strong> the Resolutions Committee, reported for the committee<br />
as follows:<br />
RESOLUTION #1<br />
Subject: Clergy Compensation Resolution for 2012<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathlyn Sch<strong>of</strong>ield and Mr. Jerome Brown for the Ministry<br />
Support Committee <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Craig Swan seconded the motion.<br />
Mrs. Linda Rowe (St. John’s Cape, Cape Vincent) moved to amend the Resolution<br />
by deleting #7 under full-time and part-time clergy.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Anne Wichelns seconded the motion.<br />
After debate, <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent called the question on<br />
the amendment.<br />
A vote to end debate on the amendment was called for.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vote to end discussion passed.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Amendment.<br />
Amendment failed to pass.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vote passed.<br />
Resolution #1 is adopted.<br />
RESOLVED, that the following tables, containing guidelines for compensation <strong>of</strong> clergy<br />
in this diocese based on parish classifications, be utilized in the call process and in negotiations<br />
and review <strong>of</strong> the declaration <strong>of</strong> intention; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that there will be a regular mutual ministry review by the clergy, wardens<br />
and vestry, and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that there will be an annual salary and benefit review to ensure appropriate<br />
compensation. Such review should take into account the most recent Clergy Compensation<br />
Resolution adopted by Convention.<br />
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Table for Parish Classification:<br />
Parish classification is a tool used to reflect the size, scope and complexity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
clergy person’s responsibility. This is done so that clergy compensation will be linked<br />
to that level <strong>of</strong> responsibility.<br />
Parishes are classified by indexing three statistics from the Parochial Report: Communicants<br />
in Good Standing (CGS), Average Sunday Attendance (ASA), and Net Operating<br />
Income (NOI). <strong>The</strong> calculated index is a single number that types a parish as I, II,<br />
III or IV as illustrated below.<br />
CGS 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500<br />
Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
ASA 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250<br />
Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
NOI$ 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250<br />
+<br />
Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
<strong>The</strong> sum <strong>of</strong> the index values developed for each <strong>of</strong> the components determines the<br />
Parish Type:<br />
Index Value Type<br />
10 or less Type I<br />
10.1 to 15 Type II<br />
15.1 to 21 Type III<br />
21.1 and above Type IV<br />
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An example <strong>of</strong> calculating this index:<br />
Reported Arithmetic Index<br />
Parochial Statistics Amount Calculation Value<br />
CGS 325 325/500 x 10 = 6.5<br />
ASA 175 175/250 x 10 = 7.0<br />
NOI $160,000 160/250 x 10 = 6.4<br />
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Total 19.9<br />
<strong>The</strong> three indices added together equal 19.9, a parish classification <strong>of</strong> Type III.<br />
A compensation range is provided for each parish Type. <strong>The</strong> range represents three<br />
levels which enable a parish to recognize both a clergy person’s performance and<br />
length <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
Guidelines for base cash salary (does not include housing or utilities):<br />
Exceptional<br />
Performance<br />
Sustained<br />
Performance<br />
Minimum<br />
Type I Type II Type II Type IV<br />
$45,475<br />
$37,900<br />
$33,115<br />
$53,055<br />
$44,215<br />
$38,635<br />
FULL-TIME CLERGY<br />
$60,635<br />
$50,530<br />
$44,150<br />
$68,215<br />
$56,845<br />
$49,670<br />
RESOLVED, that the minimum base cash salary for full-time clergy shall be observed.<br />
RESOLVED, that the following additional benefits will be part <strong>of</strong> the total minimum<br />
compensation for all full-time clergy:<br />
1.Half <strong>of</strong> the self-employment tax liability (currently 15.3%) on the following<br />
amounts: (cash salary + fair rental value <strong>of</strong> rectory + utilities) if church owned<br />
housing is provided, or (cash salary + cash housing allowance) if church owned<br />
housing is not provided.
2.If housing is provided, the clergy shall have full and exclusive use <strong>of</strong> the property.<br />
3.Reimbursement for all tolls, parking fees and mileage at current IRS rate.<br />
4.Participation in a health insurance plan consistent with the current plan provided<br />
to Diocesan Staff both in benefits and total cost to clergy, unless by mutual<br />
agreement between clergy and the parish.<br />
5.Participation in Workers’ Compensation insurance.<br />
6.<strong>The</strong> following periods <strong>of</strong> leave at full compensation:<br />
A.National Holidays, to be taken so as not to interfere with worship for<br />
major occasions.<br />
B.Annual Vacation <strong>of</strong> four weeks, including five Sundays. Vacation<br />
time shall not be cumulative and may not be carried forward into a succeeding<br />
year, unless by previous arrangement under extenuating circumstances,<br />
as arranged with and approved by the Wardens.<br />
C.Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Leave at the rate <strong>of</strong> two weeks per year,<br />
including one Sunday.<br />
D.<strong>The</strong> Rector shall be eligible for a Sabbatical time after the sixth year<br />
<strong>of</strong> service, and every sixth year thereafter. A Sabbatical time is three<br />
(3) months in length, and not more than (4) months, if the Rector elects<br />
to append /his/her vacation time to extend the Sabbatical for the fourth<br />
month. It is agreed that, following a sabbatical, the Rector will remain<br />
in his/her position for at least twelve months. <strong>The</strong> Bishop must be notified<br />
by the Rector six (6) months prior to taking a Sabbatical leave.<br />
E.Clergy Sick Leave Policy – If illness or injury inhibits the rector’s performance<br />
or causes the rector to be absent on a Sunday morning, a<br />
warden shall be notified. <strong>The</strong> wardens are to be dually concerned with<br />
the rector’s and parish’s health. If repeated or chronic absence <strong>of</strong> the<br />
rector becomes a factor in the life <strong>of</strong> the parish, then the rector, a warden<br />
or both shall notify the Bishop.<br />
7..An equity allowance over and above stated compensation for clergy residing<br />
in church-owned housing in order to reduce the adverse economic impact <strong>of</strong><br />
not accumulating equity in a house.<br />
8..Relocation expenses at a cost not to exceed the estimate provided by the<br />
moving company contracted by the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
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PART-TIME CLERGY<br />
RESOLVED, that the determination <strong>of</strong> the minimum cash salary for all part-time clergy<br />
be based upon applying a percentage to the appropriate guidelines. <strong>The</strong> percentage<br />
shall be as defined in the letter <strong>of</strong> agreement.<br />
RESOLVED, that the following additional benefits will be part <strong>of</strong> the total minimum<br />
compensation for all part-time clergy:<br />
1.Half <strong>of</strong> the self-employment tax liability (currently 15.3%) on the following<br />
amounts: (cash salary + fair rental value <strong>of</strong> rectory + utilities) if church owned<br />
housing is provided, or (cash salary + cash housing allowance) if church owned<br />
housing is not provided.<br />
2.If housing is provided, the clergy shall have full and exclusive use <strong>of</strong> the property.<br />
3.Reimbursement for all tolls, parking fees and mileage at current IRS rate.<br />
4.Participation in a health insurance plan consistent with the current plan provided<br />
to Diocesan Staff both in benefits and total cost to clergy, unless by mutual<br />
agreement between clergy and the parish. <strong>The</strong> minimum contribution by<br />
the parish shall equal the premium for the Diocesan plan times the percentage<br />
used in determining cash salary.<br />
5.Participation in Workers’ Compensation insurance.<br />
6.<strong>The</strong> following periods <strong>of</strong> leave at full compensation:<br />
A.National Holidays, to be taken so as not to interfere with worship for<br />
major occasions.<br />
B.Annual Vacation <strong>of</strong> four weeks, including five Sundays. Vacation<br />
time shall not be cumulative and may not be carried forward into a succeeding<br />
year, unless by previous arrangement under extenuating circumstances,<br />
as arranged with and approved by the Wardens.<br />
C.Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Leave at the rate <strong>of</strong> two weeks per year,<br />
including one Sunday.<br />
D.<strong>The</strong> Rector shall be eligible for a Sabbatical time after the sixth year<br />
<strong>of</strong> service, and every sixth year thereafter. A Sabbatical time is three<br />
(3) months in length, and not more than (4) months, if the Rector elects<br />
to append /his/her vacation time to extend the Sabbatical for the fourth<br />
month. It is agreed that, following a sabbatical, the Rector will remain<br />
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in his/her position for at least twelve months. <strong>The</strong> Bishop must be notified<br />
by the Rector six (6) months prior to taking a Sabbatical leave.<br />
E.Clergy Sick Leave Policy – If illness or injury inhibits the rector’s performance<br />
or causes the rector to be absent on a Sunday morning, a<br />
warden shall be notified. <strong>The</strong> wardens are to be dually concerned<br />
with the rector’s and parish’s health. If repeated or chronic absence <strong>of</strong><br />
the rector becomes a factor in the life <strong>of</strong> the parish, then the rector, a<br />
warden or both shall notify the Bishop.<br />
7.An equity allowance over and above stated compensation for clergy residing<br />
in church-owned housing in order to reduce the adverse economic impact <strong>of</strong><br />
not accumulating equity in a house.<br />
8.Relocation expenses at a cost not to exceed the estimate provided by the<br />
moving company contracted by the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
RESOLVED, that the following be established as compensation for Supply Clergy:<br />
One service: $125<br />
Two services same day: $150<br />
Three services same day: $175<br />
Pastoral/Admin Care: $ 50 an hour<br />
Travel reimbursement: at IRS rate<br />
FINANCIAL IMPACT TO DIOCESAN BUDGET: Not applicable.<br />
WHO WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT RESOLUTION? Individual<br />
congregations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
RESOLUTION #2<br />
Subject: Resolution for General Convention 2012: Denominational Health<br />
Plan<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Craig Swan seconded the motion.<br />
After discussion on the Resolution, Bishop Adams called for a vote.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vote passed.<br />
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Resolution Adopted.<br />
RESOLVED, that the following resolution be adopted by the <strong>2011</strong> Convention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded to the 77 th General Convention as a<br />
resolution submitted by the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />
Resolved, the House <strong>of</strong> Deputies concurring, that the implementation <strong>of</strong> the Denominational<br />
Health Plan established by Resolution A177 adopted at the 76 th<br />
General Convention in 2009, be deferred until January 1, 2016; and be it further<br />
Resolved, that all domestic dioceses, parishes, missions, and other ecclesiastical<br />
organizations or bodies subject to the authority <strong>of</strong> this church provide health<br />
insurance for clergy and lay employees who are scheduled to work a minimum<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1,500 hours annually beginning January 1, 2016; and be it further<br />
Resolved, that each diocese or other ecclesiastical organization or body subject<br />
to the authority <strong>of</strong> the church has the right to make decisions as to whether the<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Medical Trust or another plan sponsor shall provide health<br />
insurance; and be it further<br />
Resolved, that all other provisions <strong>of</strong> Resolution A177 shall remain in effect<br />
once the Resolution is implemented.<br />
RESOLUTION #3<br />
Subject: Proposal <strong>of</strong> Changes for Constitution Article III, sec. 1, Canon II, Sec. 1,<br />
Canon III, Sec. 1 and Canon XVIII Sections 1, 5 and 7<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. David Mihalyi<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee did not recommend this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. David Mihalyi moved the Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Chuck Taylor seconded the motion.<br />
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After discussion on the resolution, Mr. Charles Moore (Trinity, Fayetteville)<br />
called the question.<br />
Vote to end discussion passed.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vote on the resolution failed to pass.<br />
Resolution #3 was NOT adopted.<br />
Whereas true stewardship arises from our gratitude for the abundant blessings that<br />
God has given us.<br />
And whereas people <strong>of</strong> faith are called to freely and generously give out <strong>of</strong> their hearts,<br />
not out <strong>of</strong> compulsion.<br />
<strong>The</strong>refore, be it resolved, beginning with the year 2013 all parish contributions to the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>’s budget here to be known as the parish assessments be on a voluntary basis<br />
with the tithe as the minimum standard <strong>of</strong> giving based on the pledged giving <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parish.<br />
EX: If Parish A’s pledged income for 2012 is $50,000, the minimum pledge to the <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
will be $5000.<br />
Be it further resolved, current Constitution Article IIII, Section 1, e; Canon II Section. 1;<br />
Canon III, Section. 1 be modified and Sections 5 & 7 <strong>of</strong> Canon XVIII be eliminated and<br />
additions as follows:<br />
(deletions indicated by strikethroughs and additions or modifications by underlining.)<br />
Constitution<br />
Article III.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> any Convention shall be:<br />
(a) <strong>The</strong> Bishop;<br />
(b) <strong>The</strong> Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, and also, if there be any, the Assisting<br />
Bishop Suffragan;<br />
(c) All members <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically resident in the <strong>Diocese</strong> not under discipline;<br />
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(d) All shared community pastors in charge <strong>of</strong> parishes in union with the Convention<br />
who shall be clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Convention;<br />
(e) From each parish in union with the Convention that the number <strong>of</strong> lay delegates to<br />
which it is entitled according to the following table, based on the Table <strong>of</strong> Parochial<br />
Statistics in the <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the preceding Convention:<br />
300 or fewer communicants – 2 delegates<br />
301-500 communicants - 3 delegates<br />
over 500 communicants - 4 delegates<br />
provided, however, that no parish shall be entitled to lay representation in any Convention<br />
if it is in arrears in payment <strong>of</strong> its assessment to the Church Pension Fund. , or for<br />
the Diocesan Mission Apportionment for the calendar year prior to January the first<br />
preceding the Convention, unless, if it is in arrears in such payment for the Diocesan<br />
Mission Apportionment, the Convention shall remit such arrearage; and<br />
(f) All Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army, resident and working in the <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
for at least one year, who shall be lay members <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Canons<br />
Canon II<br />
Of the Lay Members and Organization <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> lay delegates and alternates from each parish shall be chosen by the Vestry<br />
from laypersons eighteen years <strong>of</strong> age or older belonging to the parish, who shall<br />
be confirmed communicants and who shall have been regular attendants at its worship<br />
and contributors to its support for at least twelve months prior to being chosen. <strong>The</strong><br />
choice <strong>of</strong> lay delegates and their alternates shall be certified in writing by the rector,<br />
vicar or priest-in-charge <strong>of</strong> the parish which they represent, or by one <strong>of</strong> the wardens or<br />
the clerk <strong>of</strong> the governing body <strong>of</strong> the parish. Such certificate shall be forwarded to the<br />
Secretary not later than May 31st <strong>of</strong> each year and shall also state that each delegate<br />
and alternate so certified was eligible to be chosen, that the parish is not in arrears in<br />
payment <strong>of</strong> its assessment to the Church Pension Fund., and that the parish is not in<br />
arrears in payment <strong>of</strong> its assessment for the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission<br />
Apportionment for the calendar year prior to the Convention (or if the parish is in<br />
arrears in such payment for the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission Apportionment,<br />
that the parish prays that such arrearage be remitted by the Convention for the<br />
good and sufficient reasons presented in a paper accompanying such certificate). <strong>The</strong><br />
Secretary, upon receipt <strong>of</strong> such paper, shall transmit the same without delay to the Diocesan<br />
Board through its Secretary, which body shall review the case and make rec-<br />
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ommendation to the Convention thereon. <strong>The</strong> form <strong>of</strong> said certificate may be prescribed<br />
by the Convention; when so prescribed no other certificate <strong>of</strong> the appointment<br />
<strong>of</strong> any lay delegate or alternate to the Convention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be allowed or<br />
received.<br />
Canon III<br />
Of the Call <strong>of</strong> a Convention and Notices Pertaining thereto.<br />
Sec. 1. Notice <strong>of</strong> the meeting <strong>of</strong> any Convention shall be given by the Secretary in a<br />
letter, transmitted by mail, at the expense <strong>of</strong> the Convention, to every member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
clergy canonically resident in the <strong>Diocese</strong>, to every shared community pastor in charge<br />
<strong>of</strong> a parish in union with the Convention, to every priest-in-charge, to every Commissioned<br />
Evangelist <strong>of</strong> the Church Army resident and working in the <strong>Diocese</strong> for at least<br />
one year, to the lay authorities in every vacant parish, and to all delegates whose election<br />
has been certified to the Secretary, at least six weeks before the meeting. Extracts<br />
from the Constitution and Canons relating to the appointment <strong>of</strong> lay delegates, and a<br />
form <strong>of</strong> certificate <strong>of</strong> their election shall be sent by the Secretary to every parish by the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the last full week <strong>of</strong> April <strong>of</strong> the year in which Convention is held.<br />
Canon V<br />
Of Parishes and Diocesan Chapels.<br />
Sec. 1. Parishes.<br />
(b) A parish in union with Convention shall continue to be in union unless it is determined<br />
by Convention that the parish has failed to conduct regular worship services, or<br />
has failed to maintain an organized Vestry which meets regularly,. or has failed for<br />
three consecutive years to meet its pledge for General & Diocesan Work <strong>of</strong> the Church<br />
as accepted by the Vestry,<br />
or is failing to make a good faith attempt to compensate its clergy at or above the<br />
guidelines adopted by Convention. A recommendation may be submitted to Convention<br />
by the Bishop, together with the Standing Committee, that a determination be<br />
made that a parish is no longer in union with Convention; furthermore, the Convention<br />
vote to terminate requires a two-thirds<br />
majority.<br />
Sec. 5. After approval <strong>of</strong> the budget by Diocesan Convention, the Diocesan Board<br />
shall have authority and responsibility to determine, and thereafter to adjust, the Diocesan<br />
Mission Apportionment <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the parishes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> to fund the budget<br />
and to designate the portion there<strong>of</strong> that shall be mandatory. In making such appor-<br />
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tionment the Board shall use a uniform percentage applied to the average <strong>of</strong> the income<br />
<strong>of</strong> each parish for the preceding three years, provided that in determining the<br />
non-mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the apportionment the percentage may be set higher to compensate<br />
for predictable shortfalls based on historical giving patterns. Income shall be<br />
defined as all parish income, including but not limited to, income from pledges and<br />
plate collections, net receipts from special parish projects, and investment income, but<br />
excluding income or receipts designated for non-operating expenses or for purposes<br />
external to the parish, and shall not include proceeds from the sale <strong>of</strong> property, receipts<br />
from capital drives, loans, diocesan aid or shared clergy compensation received<br />
from another religious body, or gifts or bequests designated for capital improvements<br />
or as trust principal by the donor or by the vestry in the year <strong>of</strong> such receipt. In making<br />
such apportionment the Board shall suggest as a minimum a voluntary tithe, 10%, <strong>of</strong> a<br />
parishes pledge amount total from the previous year. <strong>The</strong> Board shall inform the parishes<br />
<strong>of</strong> the apportionments so made.<br />
Sec. 7. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention shall prepare, before the opening <strong>of</strong><br />
each Convention, a list <strong>of</strong> those parishes that are in arrears in the payment <strong>of</strong> the mandatory<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission Apportionment with the amount <strong>of</strong> such arrears<br />
for the preceding calendar year and the same shall be placed in the hands <strong>of</strong> the Convention<br />
Committee on Credent <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates. Each such parish shall be excluded<br />
from representation in the Convention until such arrears have been paid in full or have<br />
been remitted by the Convention for satisfactory reasons. Application for remission <strong>of</strong><br />
arrears shall be made no later than thirty days prior to the Convention to the Diocesan<br />
Board in the first instance, and the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Board with respect thereto<br />
shall be reported to the Convention.<br />
Financial Impact to Diocesan Budget:<br />
Each parish will see an increase in their revenues to be the passionate presence <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ in their communities. <strong>The</strong>re will be a decrease in their revenues for the operating<br />
expenses <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan budget including the Office <strong>of</strong> the Bishop <strong>of</strong> at least<br />
28%. Calculation as follows:<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2012 proposed budget is $1,003,448 for Assessment, $125,923 for Pledge and<br />
$100,000 for Uncollectible Assessment & Pledge (expense). Total net revenue to<br />
budget for Assessment & Pledge is $1,029,371.<br />
Under the proposed canon change:<br />
From Parochial reports (line 2). Pledge income reported is $5,354,43* (with 10 parishes<br />
reporting 0 pledge income). Minimum tithe based on this reported income would<br />
be $535,443. Assuming that none <strong>of</strong> the amount is uncollectible, the budget revenue<br />
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would be reduced by $493,928, assuming 2012 was the first year the canon was in effect.<br />
* Line 3 <strong>of</strong> the Parochial Reports show total plate, pledge and regular operating<br />
revenue to parishes to be $6,717,000 for the same time period.<br />
<strong>The</strong> impact to the budget would be reduced in subsequent years when the calculation<br />
for the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Assessment would be based on this new way <strong>of</strong> determining<br />
Diocesan operating revenue (In the next year, the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Assessment<br />
would be $186,315 or approximately $100,816 less than the 2012 estimate).<br />
RESOLUTION #4<br />
Subject: Ms. Mary Lou Crowley, Esq.<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. James Heidt seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
WHEREAS Mary Lou Crowley, Esq. has faithfully served this <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong> for many decades in numerous leadership positions including, but not limited to<br />
being the first woman President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee and first woman Vice-<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Constitutions and Canons Committee, Chair <strong>of</strong><br />
the Resolutions Committee, member <strong>of</strong> the Convention Planning Committee, CNY<br />
Deputy to seven General Conventions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, as well as Chair <strong>of</strong> the<br />
General Convention Standing Commission <strong>of</strong> Constitutions and Canons, and<br />
WHEREAS Ms. Crowley played a prominent role in Youth Convocations where she<br />
explained the polity <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and taught the youth about the business<br />
<strong>of</strong> Diocesan Convention, writing resolutions and how to participate in the business <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention,<br />
BE IT RESOLVED that this 143rd Diocesan Convention <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> gives its<br />
heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Mary Lou Crowley, Esq. for her faithful, meticulous,<br />
and generous service to this <strong>Diocese</strong> and the National Church. We give thanks to God<br />
for her ministry among us and pray that she continue to grow in God's love as she enjoys<br />
time in retirement for personal pursuits and well-earned rest.<br />
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RESOLUTION #5<br />
Subject: Foundation Cristosal<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Martín Barahona<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
Mr. Bill Brower (St. Paul’s, Oxford) seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
WHEREAS Foundation Cristosal, a foundation that walks with the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Anglican<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> El Salvador (IAES), was born in St. Paul’s Cathedral, Syracuse under the<br />
leadership and vision <strong>of</strong> the Very Rev. Richard Bower and Ms. Rebecca Livengood in<br />
2000,<br />
BE IT RESOLVED that this 143rd Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> recognize<br />
all who, over these past eleven years starting with the earthquakes <strong>of</strong> 2001,<br />
have supported Cristosal’s ministry by reaching out to the IAES through prayer, donations<br />
pilgrimages to listen and learn, media --- such as the film Esta Esperanza – that<br />
tell our story; and by accompanying the IAES in creating better communities that are<br />
just, nourished, healthy and educated through medical missions, youth pilgrimages<br />
and general companionship and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Convention recognize the continued service <strong>of</strong><br />
Ms. Rebecca Livengood, Bishop Skip Adams, and now that <strong>of</strong> Mr. Douglas Mouncey<br />
as dedicated board members <strong>of</strong> Foundation Cristosal and<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary <strong>of</strong> this Convention send copies <strong>of</strong> this<br />
resolution to the Very Rev. Richard Bower, Ms. Rebecca Livengood, Bishop Adams<br />
and Mr. Douglas Mouncey and the current Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Cristosal, Mr. Noah<br />
Bullock.<br />
RESOLUTION #6<br />
Subject: Thanks to the Rt. Rev. Gladstone "Skip" Adams<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions recommended this Resolution.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. William Lutz seconded the motion with the comment that he was<br />
deeply grateful for the Bishop’s ministry.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed with overwhelming applause and a standing ovation for Bishop Adams.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
WHEREAS the Rt. Rev. Gladstone "Skip" Adams celebrated the tenth anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />
his consecration as Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> on October 27, <strong>2011</strong><br />
and his presence among us has encouraged all <strong>of</strong> us to be the passionate presence <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ for one another and the world we are called to serve,<br />
BE IT RESOLVED that this 143rd Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> express<br />
our heartfelt congratulations to our Bishop on his tenth anniversary to the episcopate<br />
and convey our deep gratitude for his ministry with us and on our behalf.<br />
RESOLUTION #7<br />
Subject: Recognition <strong>of</strong> the conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women’s Ministry<br />
in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Jennifer Kenna seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
Bishop Adams asked that women who had served in the ECW stand and be recognized.<br />
Convention honored the women <strong>of</strong> the ECW with a standing ovation and applause.<br />
WHEREAS the first formal gathering <strong>of</strong> committed and faithful women in the <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> took place in 1876, with the appointment <strong>of</strong> Deaconess Mary<br />
Burnham by Bishop Huntington to "organize and systemize missionary work <strong>of</strong> the<br />
women <strong>of</strong> the church within <strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>", the entity known as<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women has been a vital and active part <strong>of</strong> mission and ministry in<br />
this <strong>Diocese</strong> and,<br />
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WHEREAS the women <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> have been the backbone <strong>of</strong> fundraising efforts<br />
for mission and outreach, as well as serving on altar guilds, in choirs, as church<br />
school teachers and bible study leaders, as Daughters <strong>of</strong> the King and mentors and<br />
since 1967 as vestry members and church wardens and since 1974 as ordained<br />
priests and,<br />
WHEREAS the women <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> will continue to share their gifts abundantly and<br />
steadfastly in ordinary ways making extraordinary things happen for the Glory <strong>of</strong> God<br />
but not in the name <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women from this date forward.<br />
BE IT RESOLOVED that this 143 rd Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
recognize with heartfelt appreciation all women <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong> both present and past,<br />
ordained and lay, who have been and will continue to be the watchwords <strong>of</strong> this Diocesan<br />
family, seeking to serve God and the Church, as they stand before us in this<br />
time and place so that we may honor them.<br />
RESOLUTION #8<br />
Subject: Retired Clergy<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
Ms. Carol Forrester (Emmanuel, Adams) seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
WHEREAS the Rev. Elizabeth Groskoph, Vicar <strong>of</strong> Grace Church Whitney Point & St.<br />
John’s, Marathon; the Rev. Ralph Groskoph, Supply Priest <strong>of</strong> St. Ann’s, Afton; the<br />
Rev. Charles Henderson, Rector <strong>of</strong> Emmanuel, Adams and Zion, Pierrepont Manor;<br />
the Rev. C. James Jones, Vicar <strong>of</strong> Zion, Windsor; and the Rev. Deacon Daisy<br />
Kirkpatrick <strong>of</strong> Grace, Elmira have retired in <strong>2011</strong>;<br />
BE IT RESOLVED that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention gives its heartfelt thanks for<br />
the ministries <strong>of</strong> the Rev. Elizabeth Groskoph, the Rev. Ralph Groskoph, the Rev.<br />
Charles Henderson, the Rev. C. James Jones, and the Rev. Deacon Daisy Kirkpatrick<br />
for their faithful service to our Lord and the people <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong>. We give thanks to<br />
God for their special gifts and generous caring over a combined period <strong>of</strong> many years.<br />
We pray that they might continue to grow in God’s love and that they may enjoy time<br />
for personal pursuits and well-earned rest during retirement.<br />
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RESOLUTION #9<br />
Subject: Greetings to the Rt. Rev. David Joslin & Mrs. Joslin; to the Rt. Rev.<br />
O’Kelly Whitaker and Mrs. Whitaker; and to Bishop Marie Jerge,<br />
E.L.C.A.<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. William Lutz seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention send greetings to the Rt. Rev.<br />
David B. Joslin and Mrs. Joslin, to the Rt. Rev. O’Kelley Whitaker and Mrs. Whitaker,<br />
with warm appreciation for their ministry among us and prayers for health, happiness<br />
and fulfilling pursuits in retirement;<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention send greetings to the Rev. Marie<br />
C. Jerge <strong>of</strong> the Upstate <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> Synod <strong>of</strong> the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,<br />
our partner in our Call for Common Mission, with heartfelt gratitude for her leadership,<br />
friendship and cooperation as we continue to work together as Christ’s Body in<br />
the world.<br />
RESOLUTION #10<br />
Subject: Special thanks to Rt. Rev. Martin Barahona and greetings to our<br />
Companion <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> El Salvador<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended adoption <strong>of</strong> the Resolution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Perry Mouncey seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
Convention honored Bishop Barahona with a standing ovation and applause.<br />
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WHEREAS the Rt. Rev. Martin Barahona, Bishop <strong>of</strong> El Salvador has come to this<br />
143 rd Diocesan Convention to be present with us,<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention express our utmost thanks for<br />
his generous gift <strong>of</strong> time and presence with and among us, and that we send greetings<br />
to Mrs. Betty Barahona and Eli Barahona, and the people <strong>of</strong> our Companion <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> El Salvador with deep felt gratitude for our mutual ministry as Companion <strong>Diocese</strong>s,<br />
and with deepening appreciation for the friendship and fellowship which we share.<br />
RESOLUTION #11<br />
Subject: Thanks to Exhibitors, David Karam, Exhibit Hall Organizers, Audio<br />
Visual Technologies, and the Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY<br />
Submitted by: Resolutions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee recommended this Resolution.<br />
Mr. Bill Brower (St. Paul’s, Oxford) seconded the motion.<br />
Bishop Adams called for a vote on the Resolution.<br />
Vote passed.<br />
Resolution adopted.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention express its thanks to all exhibitors<br />
and their workers for brightening this Convention and for providing an important means<br />
<strong>of</strong> communication about programs, activities, resources and services that are relevant<br />
to our ministries together and in our separate communities.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention express its thanks to Mr. David<br />
Karam and his Blue Grass Band for our entertainment at our Convention dinner.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention express its thanks to Ms. Terri Weir<br />
and Ms. Ruthie Koerts for planning, managing and staffing the Exhibit Hall.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention thank Audio Visual Technologies for<br />
providing the sights, sound and technology for the Convention ensuring that all who<br />
may see and hear all <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
RESOLVED, that this 143 rd Diocesan Convention express its appreciation to the Holiday<br />
Inn, Liverpool, NY for the hospitality extended to us which has both contributed to<br />
the efficient performance <strong>of</strong> our tasks and the comfort <strong>of</strong> our delegates.<br />
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Election Committee Report: Bishop Adams recognized Mr. Bob Cooley for the<br />
Election Committee Report. Mr. Cooley thanked all <strong>of</strong> the tellers for their time. Mr.<br />
Cooley announced the election results:<br />
For the Standing Committee:<br />
In the Clerical Order <strong>The</strong> Rev. Marilyn Sanders – 4 year term<br />
In the Lay Order: Ms. Stacey Balduf – 4 year term<br />
For the Diocesan Board:<br />
In the Clerical Order <strong>The</strong> Rev. Richard Schaal – 1 year term<br />
In the Lay Order: Mr. Scott McLallen – 3 year term<br />
For the Cathedral Chapter: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Kate Day – 3 year term<br />
Dr. Sandra Michael – 3year term<br />
For the Disciplinary Board:<br />
Clergy: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Julie Calhoun-Byrant<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Kathryn Holly Eden<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Bruce MacDuffie<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Bridget McManus<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Douglas Marlow<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Perry Mouncey<br />
Lay: Ms. Cynthia Grant Bowman<br />
Ms. Laurie Sanderson<br />
Ms. Bambi A. Carkey<br />
Mr. Larry Mathews<br />
Mr. David Morgan<br />
Bishop Adams thanked Mr. Cooley and the Elections Committee for their work.<br />
Nominations and Appointments: Bishop Adams announced that the nominations for<br />
the Diocesan Board, Commission on Ministry, Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, <strong>The</strong> Foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church at Cornell, and the Disciplinary Board are before the Convention.<br />
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Commission on Ministry: Canon XV, Sec. 1 – “At each Annual Convention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
diocese, subject to confirmation by the vote <strong>of</strong> the Convention, the Bishop shall nominate<br />
a Commission on Ministry to consist <strong>of</strong> not less than six nor more than twenty<br />
persons, one half <strong>of</strong> whom shall be <strong>of</strong> the lay order and one half <strong>of</strong> whom shall be <strong>of</strong><br />
the clerical order, who shall hold this <strong>of</strong>fice until their successors are nominated and<br />
confirmed.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John Martinichio (Chair)<br />
Dr. Garth Foster <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dena Clever-Bartholomew<br />
Ms. Stacey Balduf <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dcn. Barbara Groves<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Toppie Bates <strong>The</strong> Rev. Georginia Hegney<br />
Mrs. Kathy Crowther Ms. Ruthie Koerts<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>: Canon XX, Sec. 2. – “<strong>The</strong> Foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. <strong>The</strong> directors <strong>of</strong> the corporation shall be not less than seven<br />
nor more than twenty-five persons, as prescribed in the By-laws <strong>of</strong> the corporation,<br />
elected by Convention annually on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Linda Logan (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
Mr. Charles Moore (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
Mr. John Reinhardt (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church at Cornell<br />
Mr. Peter Cronin (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
Diocesan Board: Canon XIV, Sec. 2, (a) (v) -- “Three persons, adult members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> either the clerical or lay order, one<br />
elected by the Convention on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop each year, to serve a term <strong>of</strong><br />
three years beginning at the close <strong>of</strong> the Convention at which elected and until his or<br />
her successor is elected.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John Martinichio (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
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Appointed by the Bishop in Consultation with the Standing Committee<br />
Disciplinary Board: Canon XXVII, Sec. 3(d.2) – At the <strong>2011</strong> Diocesan Convention,<br />
the<br />
Bishop Diocesan, in consultation with the Standing Committee, will appoint the<br />
Intake<br />
Officers, whose term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice shall be three (3) years, renewable for one succeeding<br />
three-year term.<br />
Clergy<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Georgina Hegney (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
Laity<br />
Mr. Steven White (Class <strong>of</strong> 2014)<br />
Bishop moved these nominations be accepted and asked if there was a second.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Gerard Beritela seconded the motion.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
Approved and passed<br />
Unfinished Business: Bishop Adams asked the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention if there was<br />
any unfinished business, no unfinished business was reported. Bishop asked members<br />
<strong>of</strong> Convention if there was unfinished business. Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention, Judy<br />
Fried, reported the <strong>of</strong>fering at the morning Eucharist had been tallied and was<br />
$2,264.43 – to be used for flood relief in the <strong>Diocese</strong>. No other unfinished business.<br />
Announcements: Bishop Adams recognized Judy Fried who made announcements.<br />
Acknowledgement: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Thomas Luck asked for permission to speak, on behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> Convention, so that we could acknowledge the ministry <strong>of</strong> the Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows,<br />
rector <strong>of</strong> Grace Church in Syracuse and chaplain at Syracuse University,<br />
to wish her well as she leaves the <strong>Diocese</strong> for a new position in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago. Bishop Adams granted the request and wished the<br />
Rev. Baskerville-Burrows well and let her know she would be missed; she was<br />
greeted with the applause <strong>of</strong> Convention.<br />
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Remarks <strong>of</strong> Appreciation: Bishop Adams referred members to the list in Delegate’s<br />
folders with the names <strong>of</strong> people who helped with the arrangements for Convention.<br />
Bishop Adams noted that the list is too long to recognize each person individually, but<br />
said that without the time <strong>of</strong> all these volunteers, Convention could not be possible.<br />
Reminders: Bishop Adams reminded the Convention the 144 th Convention will be<br />
held at the Holiday Inn on November 16 & 17, 2012.<br />
Adjourn: Bishop Adams adjourned Convention at 3:15 p.m.<br />
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Memorials<br />
November 18-19, <strong>2011</strong> Convention<br />
Since Convention November 19-20, 2010<br />
NAME PARISH PARISH CITY<br />
Clifford Abrams St. James’ Skaneateles<br />
Henry Beattie Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Frederick Benedict St. David’s Dewitt<br />
Gret Brace Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Eleanor Cooper St. David’s Dewitt<br />
Doris Palmer Dunn Emmanuel Elmira<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Donald Grindy Retired<br />
James Harrison Emmanuel East Syracuse<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Silas Hirte Retired<br />
Martha Keppler St. David’s Dewitt<br />
Gail Knox All Saints’ Fulton<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Robert Lawthers Retired<br />
Sister Lucy Mary, SSM Strs. <strong>of</strong> St. Margaret <strong>New</strong> Hartford<br />
Robert Maryhugh St. Mark’s Port Leyden<br />
Robert Murray Church <strong>of</strong> the Saviour Syracuse<br />
William Schmidt Trinity Fayetteville<br />
Paul Schultz St. John’s Oneida<br />
<strong>The</strong>odore Smith St. David’s Dewitt<br />
Josetta Srb St. John’s Ithaca<br />
Gertrude Tompkins St. John’s Speedsville<br />
George R. Winne, Sr. St. John’s Oneida<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. Donald Roy Grindy – 1925-2010<br />
Father Grindy died on December 28, 2010 in Syracuse after a long<br />
retirement from a long Rectorate at St Alban’s, Syracuse that began in<br />
1955.<br />
He was born in Medford, MA on July 30 th 1925, the son <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Reverend<br />
Roy Melvin Grindy and Gertrude Kincaid (Pratt).<br />
He was graduated from Tufts University in 1946 with a BS in Naval<br />
Science, and from Babson Institute in 1947. He graduated from the <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong>ological School, Cambridtge, MA with a MDiv in June 1952 and<br />
ordained Deacon by Bishop Nash, and Priest by Bishop C. F. Hall for the<br />
Bishop <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts in December <strong>of</strong> that year.<br />
Don and Margaret Cuyle Lafferty were married on January 9 th 1954.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y had two Children.<br />
He served St. Paul’s <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church in Rochester, NY as Curate<br />
from 1952 to1955 before being called as Rector to St Alban’s, Syracuse<br />
and after retirement, was Interim Rector at St Peter’s Church Cazenovia,<br />
NY 1987-88. He also served as Associate at St Paul’s Cathedral, Syracuse<br />
from 1988-91.<br />
Don was a quiet and unassuming man, a genuine pastor and friend<br />
to his parishioners, always keeping a low pr<strong>of</strong>ile. His memorial service<br />
was celebrated January 22. <strong>2011</strong>, at St Alban’s, his family requesting it be<br />
a simple reading <strong>of</strong> the Burial Office with Hymns. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Julie Calhoun-<br />
Bryant was the Officiant, with the Rev. Bill Redfield, preaching. His wife<br />
Margaret and their children and grand children survive him.<br />
As in life and as in death, he lives quietly with his Lord and Saviour,<br />
Jesus. He rests among the Saints in eternal peace with perpetual light<br />
shining upon him: Always a good and faithful Servant. Amen.<br />
S. George Dirghalli+<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Rev. Silas James Hirte – 1920-<strong>2011</strong><br />
Silas Hirte was born in Sparta, WI, the son <strong>of</strong> Christian Henry Hirte<br />
and Laura Mathilda Lange, on February 10, 1920. Deaf at birth, he was<br />
“Deaf <strong>of</strong> Deaf” (the child <strong>of</strong> deaf parents.)<br />
He attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI and<br />
later attended and graduated from Gallaudet University, in Washington,<br />
DC, with a BA degree in 1946. He attended Nashotah House Seminary<br />
and found it rough going; because <strong>of</strong> his pr<strong>of</strong>ound deafness he was not<br />
able to understand lectures (before trained interpreters were available).<br />
He completed his studies for ordination at home under the supervision <strong>of</strong><br />
the Diocesan Board <strong>of</strong> Examining Chaplains. In St. Louis, MO, on December<br />
3, 1949 he was ordained Deacon by Bishop Ivins and later priested by<br />
Bishop Scarlett in December 1950.<br />
His wife, Betty, <strong>of</strong> Delavan, WI, survives him. From his previous<br />
marriage <strong>of</strong> June 1947 he is survived by three children: Patricia (Richard)<br />
Gustafson; twins, Christian (Cheryl) and Richard (Grace) and five grandchildren.<br />
Fr. Hirte, remarkably was the first deaf Mason and Shriner. He was<br />
also an avid stamp collector who <strong>of</strong>ten knew <strong>of</strong> current events before they<br />
happened, through his stamps. He, too, was an experienced plane pilot<br />
who loved bi-planes. His two sons also became pilots. He co-authored<br />
and was involved with several sign-language books and, to top things, he<br />
was also established the Clown Ministry (Holy Fools) for the deaf in CNY<br />
and participated with other hearing parishes.<br />
Fr. Hirte had a remarkable ministry <strong>of</strong> more than sixty-five years, in<br />
many venues starting in St. Louis and elsewhere in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky,<br />
Arkansas, and <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. While in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> he went into<br />
semi-retirement in Syracuse. His ministry at Grace Church, Mexico, NY,<br />
along with Fr. Galladet, so impressed the <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> State Education Board<br />
that they gifted the parish with the beautiful large stained glass window depicting<br />
Jesus attending to and the healing-anointment <strong>of</strong> a deaf man. Being<br />
called back to work in Mobile, AL for a while, he retired to Delavan, WI.<br />
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In the 1980s Fr. Hirte was the first deaf clerical deputy to General<br />
Convention from the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> CNY. <strong>The</strong> Rev. H. Alan Smith <strong>of</strong> CNY,<br />
served as his interpreter. In 1982, Fr. Hirte was host rector for the<br />
Episcpal Conference <strong>of</strong> the Deaf, which was held at Cazanovia College.<br />
He taught Christian Education to students at the NYS School for the<br />
Deaf and also served on its Board <strong>of</strong> Visitors.<br />
Earlier, however, Fr. Hirte, who had worked with the Rev. Ned<br />
Cole in St. Louis, was called by Bishop Cole to leave St. Mark’s <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
Church in Mobile, AL and become the first full-time rector <strong>of</strong> the<br />
newly created Ephphatha Parish for the Deaf, formerly the <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Missionary for the Deaf in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> CNY. He retired in 1988 after<br />
ten years <strong>of</strong> active service.<br />
A Eucharist celebration <strong>of</strong> his remarkable and lengthy life and ministry<br />
was held at Christ <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, Delavan, WI on October 10,<br />
<strong>2011</strong> with Fr. William Myrick <strong>of</strong>ficiating. He rests in peace at the bosom<br />
<strong>of</strong> his Lord, as a good and faithful servant. Praise be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia,<br />
Alleluia. Amen<br />
S. George Dirghalli+<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Robert Lawthers – 1922-<strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Reverend Robert Lawthers, 88, <strong>of</strong> Lake Clear, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, died<br />
peacefully at home on June 23, <strong>2011</strong> surrounded by his family.<br />
Fr. Bob was born on December 18, 1922 in Cambridge, MA, the<br />
eldest son <strong>of</strong> Virginia Chamberlain and Robert J. Lawthers. He graduated<br />
from Harvard University with a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science and earned a<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Geology from the University <strong>of</strong> Chicago. After five<br />
years with the United States Geological Service he found his true calling<br />
as an <strong>Episcopal</strong> priest. In 1959, he graduated from the Virginia <strong>The</strong>ological<br />
Seminary, in Alexandria, Virginia. In June he was made Deacon,<br />
and ordained Priest in December by Bishop Angus Dunn.<br />
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Over the course <strong>of</strong> his career, Fr. Bob served parishes in Hughesville<br />
and Silver Spring, Maryland, <strong>New</strong>port, <strong>New</strong> Hampshire, Waterloo and<br />
Greene, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. He was priest in charge at St. John’s in the Wilderness,<br />
Paul Smith’s, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> from 1997 - 2006. He also held several long<br />
-term interim positions in Elmira, Penn Yan, Wolcott, and Elizabethtown,<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. His final ministry was as chaplain with High Peaks Hospice and<br />
Palliative Care from 2002-2010.<br />
Community service was an integral part <strong>of</strong> his life. Fr. Bob was chaplain<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Hughesville, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department, and volunteer<br />
for the Silver Springs, Maryland and <strong>New</strong>port, <strong>New</strong> Hampshire fire departments.<br />
He was an active Rotarian, having served as president in <strong>New</strong>port,<br />
<strong>New</strong> Hampshire. Fr. Bob was a volunteer school-group leader at the<br />
Visitor Interpretive Center, Paul Smith’s and the first conductor on the<br />
north-end <strong>of</strong> the Adirondack Scenic Railroad running between Saranac<br />
Lake and Lake Placid.<br />
Fr. Bob was passionate about the outdoors: an avid hiker, camper,<br />
naturalist, and rock collector. He completed the <strong>New</strong> Hampshire 4000footers<br />
with his children in 1969. Fr. Bob was also a natural musician with<br />
a strong tenor voice, a talent he used in his ministry. Chanting the <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
liturgy gave him great pleasure.<br />
Since childhood, Fr. Bob had been fascinated with steam locomotives<br />
and all things railroad. In 1971 he began constructing, from raw<br />
metal, a fully-functioning replica <strong>of</strong> a steam locomotive with all parts exactly<br />
to scale (a hobby known as Live Steam). <strong>The</strong> engine and tender<br />
were completed 12 years later. Fr. Bob built a track for the locomotive in<br />
his front yard in Greene, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, complete with a wooden trestle. He<br />
would fire up the engine for grandchildren and church events and take<br />
children for rides around the yard.<br />
A true renaissance man, Fr. Bob is survived by his wife Mary Lawthers,<br />
his first wife Nancy Lawthers <strong>of</strong> Denver, Colorado, as well as seven<br />
children and step-children: Ann Lawthers and John Higgins <strong>of</strong> Milton, MA;<br />
Connie Lawthers and the Rev. Mac Collins <strong>of</strong> San Diego, CA; Marty Lawthers<br />
and Ed Mazdzer, <strong>of</strong> Saranac Lake, NY; Peter Lawthers <strong>of</strong> San Francisco,<br />
CA; Deb and Matt Lewis <strong>of</strong> Waterloo, NY; Cindy and Joe Felice <strong>of</strong><br />
Waterloo, NY; and Beth and John Jones <strong>of</strong> Waterloo, NY. <strong>The</strong>re are 12<br />
grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Meg, Claire, Chris, Sara, Kate,<br />
Ted, Joshua, Nathan, Michael, Amanda, Katlyn, Madeline, Abigail.<br />
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Fr. Bob is also survived by his brothers Michael and David Lawthers<br />
and his half-sisters Jane H<strong>of</strong>fman and Anne Lawthers.<br />
A celebration <strong>of</strong> Fr. Bob’s life was held June 27, <strong>2011</strong>, at St. Luke’s<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, Saranac Lake and the Requiem the following day. Private<br />
Burial was at St. John’s in the Wilderness, Paul Smith. Grant your<br />
faithful servant Robert eternal rest and peace, O Lord, and light perpetual<br />
be upon him forever. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.<br />
S. George Dirghalli+<br />
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O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> your servants, and grant them an entrance into the land <strong>of</strong> light and joy,<br />
in the fellowship <strong>of</strong> your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives<br />
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.<br />
(BCP pg. 493)<br />
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ANNUAL REPORTS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board meets approximately ten times a year. <strong>The</strong> significant actions<br />
taken at each meeting from November 2010 through October <strong>2011</strong> are listed below.<br />
November<br />
Approved request from St. John’s, Speedsville to transfer from Ithaca-Cortland District<br />
to the Binghamton District.<br />
Accepted Christ Church, Jordan’s proposal to pay $5,800 (<strong>of</strong> $10,881) for the 2010<br />
assessment.<br />
Approved to commit whatever resources are necessary to support a new and dynamic<br />
formation program in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />
Approved the ministry <strong>of</strong> Ephphatha to be considered a Chapel <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Approved the release <strong>of</strong> $7,000 from the Staley Bequest fund for the use <strong>of</strong> funding<br />
a Sunday evening service at St. Matthew’s, Liverpool.<br />
December<br />
Accepted the Licensed Parish Musician program as a subcommittee <strong>of</strong> the Liturgy<br />
and Music Commission.<br />
Granted the Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Chapel at Cornell a bridge loan in the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> $3,000.<br />
Approved housing resolutions for Diocesan clergy staff.<br />
Approved Bishop Adams’ appointment <strong>of</strong> the Rev. Marilyn Sanders as Corporate<br />
Secretary for the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
January<br />
Approved the unpaid assessments <strong>of</strong> Christ Church, Sackets Harbor and Church <strong>of</strong><br />
the Good Shepherd, Binghamton be termed uncollectable.<br />
Approved development <strong>of</strong> proposal between the <strong>Diocese</strong>, SUNY ESF at Syracuse<br />
University and the Center for Community Design and Research to complete a<br />
land use study <strong>of</strong> the Thornfield property in Cazenovia.<br />
Approved the commitment <strong>of</strong> the financial resources necessary to provide the funds<br />
to support the position <strong>of</strong> a Formation Director for a period <strong>of</strong> no less than four<br />
years.<br />
Approved that the self-employment tax reimbursement paid to clergy will be equal<br />
to the “employers” contribution rate to Social Security and Medicare (currently<br />
7.65%).<br />
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Approved acceptance <strong>of</strong> the recommendation <strong>of</strong> the Investment Committee to hire<br />
Alesco Advisors as the Diocesan investment managers.<br />
February<br />
Approved investment advisory agreement with Alesco Advisors, LLC.<br />
Approved distribution from Wm. B. Foote Fund to St. Peter’s, Bainbridge.<br />
Approved audit engagement agreement with Kruth, et al, LLP.<br />
Approved revised job description <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Treasurer (volunteer position)<br />
Approved broker agreement with Caldwell-Banker for rental <strong>of</strong> Thornfield Gate<br />
House.<br />
Approved adoption <strong>of</strong> a policy that discourages parish subscription, endorsement,<br />
participation in and/or solicitation <strong>of</strong> membership for Ambient Energy and like<br />
initiatives or entities.<br />
March<br />
Approved that all future Chenango Mission Fund grant requests be formal requests<br />
including an annual budget, annual report and explanation <strong>of</strong> how the funds will<br />
be used.<br />
Approved Ephphatha Ministry funding request for interpreters.<br />
Approved reduction <strong>of</strong> Christ Church, Jordan’s assessment for 2010 and <strong>2011</strong> to<br />
$100 for each year.<br />
Approved formation <strong>of</strong> a Board subcommittee to review current assessment structure.<br />
Approved funding associated with filling <strong>of</strong> Formation Director position.<br />
April – No meeting<br />
May<br />
Approve amendment to Housing Resolution<br />
Approve agreement with Crawford & Stearns for restoration <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> and exterior <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ Church, Sackets Harbor.<br />
Approval <strong>of</strong> Fidelity custody Account for investments managed by Alesco Advisors.<br />
Accept resignation <strong>of</strong> the Rev. Marilyn Sanders as Board member and Corporate<br />
Secretary.<br />
Approve the Very Rev. G. Thomas Luck as Corporate Secretary.<br />
On recommendation from the Investment Committee, approved contract with NRS<br />
to provide sub-accounting services for the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
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On recommendation from the Investment Committee, approved CIF No. 2 payout <strong>of</strong><br />
4.25%.<br />
Approved forgiving remainder <strong>of</strong> 2010 assessment ($880) and deferred payment <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong> assessment from Christ Church, Manlius<br />
Approved 50% reduction <strong>of</strong> <strong>2011</strong> assessment for Gethsemane Church, Sherrill with<br />
expectation that 2012 assessment be paid in full.<br />
Approved electrical repairs for Thornfield Gate House.<br />
Approved creation <strong>of</strong> investment vehicle in State <strong>of</strong> Delaware and the formation<br />
and bylaws <strong>of</strong> the Unified Investment Fund.<br />
Aproved that CIF 2 & 3 be closed on December 31, <strong>2011</strong> and that the <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
move its CIF holding to UIF on July 1, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
June<br />
Approved revised investment policy for the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Approved acceptance <strong>of</strong> 2010 Diocesan audit.<br />
Approved enrollment <strong>of</strong> CD to short term investment fund.<br />
Approved reduction <strong>of</strong> net operating income <strong>of</strong> Grace Church, Elmira by the amount<br />
received from the insurance company for rector’s disability payments in 2009-<br />
2010.<br />
Approved Ministry Grant requests.<br />
Approved funds necessary to provide upgrade to Diocesan website.<br />
July – No meeting<br />
August – Budget preparation meetings<br />
September<br />
Approved moving Thornfield Foundation investments to Unified Investment Fund.<br />
Approved opening <strong>of</strong> Fidelity Custody Account for CIF #3 investments and moving<br />
funds to Fidelity Custody Account.<br />
Authorized opening checking account for Unified Investment Fund.<br />
Approved proposed 2012 Diocesan Budget for presentation at Convention.<br />
Approved exclusion <strong>of</strong> Ss. Peter and John, Auburn and St. Paul’s, Waterloo from<br />
Convention (no voice or vote) for nonpayment <strong>of</strong> assessment.<br />
Upon recommendation from Ministry Support Committee, approved resolution for<br />
2012 General Convention that would remove requirement for mandatory participation<br />
in the Denominational Health Plan.<br />
Approved property maintenance for Christ Church, Wellsburg.<br />
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Accepted resolution <strong>of</strong> the wardens and vestry <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas’, North Syracuse to<br />
dissolve and transfer all assets to the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Approved incorporation for the Willowdale cemetery land and subsequent subdivision<br />
required to transfer cemetery lots to new corporate entity.<br />
October<br />
Approved Unified Investment payout for remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>2011</strong> at the same rate as CIF<br />
#2.<br />
Approved voice and vote at Convention for Grace Church, Baldwinsville due to the<br />
parishes consciousness response to the Board’s request regarding their assessment<br />
payments.<br />
Approved exclusion <strong>of</strong> Trinity, Seneca Falls from Convention (no voice or vote) for<br />
nonpayment <strong>of</strong> assessment.<br />
Approved giving Chancellor authority to contact the Onondaga Nation Council regarding<br />
the disposition <strong>of</strong> property (Good Shepherd Among the Onondagas).<br />
Standing Committee—<strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> present members <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee are:<br />
Lucia B. Whisenand, President<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Edward Hunt<br />
Ms. Cindy Adamowsky<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Adrian A. Amaya<br />
Mr. Dale Johnson<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Joel Szachara<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Christine Day, Secretary<br />
Mr. David Cordone, Sr.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Standing Committee met in regular session on November 20, 2010, January 12,<br />
<strong>2011</strong>, April 13, <strong>2011</strong>, June 8, <strong>2011</strong> and September 28, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
At the meeting following Diocesan Convention (November 20) Lucia Whisenand was<br />
elected President and the Rev. Christine Day was elected as Secretary. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Joel<br />
Szachara was appointed to represent the Standing Committee on the Diocesan Board.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Committee consented to the requests <strong>of</strong> the following <strong>Diocese</strong> to elect persons<br />
to the Episcopate:<br />
Consent to hold an election for a Bishop Suffragan, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Haiti<br />
Consent to hold an election for Bishop Coadjutor, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Consent to hold an election for Bishop Suffragan, <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Virginia<br />
<strong>The</strong> Committee consented to the requests to the Ordination and Consecration<br />
to the Episcopate <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> Daniel Hayden Martins, Bishop <strong>of</strong> Sprinfield, Illinois<br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> R. William Franklin, Bishop <strong>of</strong> Western <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> Michale Price Milliken, Bishop <strong>of</strong> Western Kansas<br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> Martin Scott Field, Bishop <strong>of</strong> West Missouri<br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> George Dibrell Young, III, Bishop <strong>of</strong> East Tennesee<br />
Consent to the ordination <strong>of</strong> Rayford J. Ray, Bishop <strong>of</strong> Northern Michigan<br />
<strong>The</strong> Standing Committee, acting on the recommendation <strong>of</strong> the Commission on<br />
Ministry, certified that the Canonical requirements for ordination have been met<br />
and therefore recommended:<br />
<strong>The</strong> ordination to the priesthood <strong>of</strong> Jennifer Kenna<br />
<strong>The</strong> ordination to the priesthood <strong>of</strong> Richard Schaal<br />
<strong>The</strong> ordination to the diaconate <strong>of</strong> David Hanselman<br />
On issues relating to property, the Standing Committee:<br />
Consented to the sale <strong>of</strong> property known as the Lewis House by St. James, Clinton<br />
Consented to the sale <strong>of</strong> property by St. Thomas, North Syracuse<br />
Consented to put the former St. Paul’s Church, Watertown on the market<br />
In addition, a part <strong>of</strong> most <strong>of</strong> our meetings included time with the Bishop to hear from<br />
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him concerning the <strong>Diocese</strong> and the National Church and other issues and to serve<br />
as a council <strong>of</strong> advice. We also received reports from the Rev. Joel Szachara concerning<br />
the work <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Standing Committee meetings are scheduled in advance and are usually held at<br />
the Diocesan <strong>of</strong>fices in Syracuse. If you have a concern which is in the purview <strong>of</strong><br />
the Committee or need further information, please contact the President <strong>of</strong> the Committee<br />
Formation for Ministry Team <strong>of</strong> the Commission on Ministry<br />
Report <strong>of</strong> Activities (January – November, <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Respectfully submitted by Ms. Stacey Balduf and Ms. Kathy Dengler<br />
Team Members:<br />
Ms. Stacey Balduf, Team Leader Ms. Cynthia Adamowsky<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Adrian A. Amaya <strong>The</strong> Rev. Bridget McManus<br />
Ms. Hope VanScoy Mr. Richard VanScoy<br />
Ms. Kathy Dengler – Bishop’s Office Liaison<br />
Since our last report to Convention (November <strong>of</strong> 2010) the Formation for Ministry<br />
Team developed and hosted the following formation gatherings:<br />
Convention Presentation and Activity:<br />
November 20, 2010, Holiday Inn in Liverpool<br />
During the Saturday morning session <strong>of</strong> Convention the Formation Team led an hourlong<br />
activity highlighting Formation as Learning. <strong>The</strong> activity brought awareness <strong>of</strong><br />
the diversity <strong>of</strong> age, size, and learning styles in every parish. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Bridget<br />
McManus introduced the activity with the following explanation, “We understand<br />
FORMATION to mean more than just education. We’re not merely educated ABOUT<br />
Christianity – we’re being FORMED, from birth and baptism on, formed INTO BEING<br />
followers <strong>of</strong> Christ. We’re formed in all ways – mentally, physically, emotionally, as<br />
well as spiritually….” “So when we do FORMATION in our parishes, many <strong>of</strong> us are<br />
trying to <strong>of</strong>fer opportunities for participants to be shaped and touched in all these<br />
ways. So what we are <strong>of</strong>fering today is a little sampling <strong>of</strong> kinds <strong>of</strong> formation.” Participants<br />
were asked to choose one <strong>of</strong> five different “stations”. Using the same Gospel<br />
passage as a starting point, each station highlighted a different learning style: visual,<br />
listening, reading, tactile, and kinesetic (movement).<br />
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Worship Leader Training Day (Initial)<br />
March 12, <strong>2011</strong>, hosted by St. John’s Church, Oneida<br />
This was the second <strong>of</strong> two training sessions for the ministry <strong>of</strong> Worship Leader. <strong>The</strong><br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> the training is to educate Worship Leaders to be able to create and lead<br />
vibrant non-Eucharistic worship. <strong>The</strong> training was led by: the Rev. Adrian A. Amaya,<br />
the Rev. Richard Schaal, and Ms. Stacey Balduf. Sixty-four people attended from 30<br />
different parishes. <strong>The</strong> training was funded through a Domestic Missionary Partnership<br />
Grant and registration fees.<br />
Ministry Fair – Gathering Around the Table: Learn, Be Inspired, Be Renewed!<br />
May 14, <strong>2011</strong>, held at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY<br />
This year’s Ministry Fair was attended by 160 people from 55 different parishes.<br />
Twenty-three different workshops were <strong>of</strong>fered throughout this day-long event. Topic<br />
areas included: Worship and Creative Liturgy; Ministry and Parish Development;<br />
Growth in Faith, Spirituality, and Participation. <strong>New</strong> at this year’s Ministry Fair was a<br />
“youth track” for youth in grades 6-12. <strong>The</strong> event was funded by a grant from the Domestic<br />
Missionary Partnership, registration fees, and the Diocesan budget.<br />
Commission on Ministry<br />
Submitted by: Chair Person: <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John R. Martinichio<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commission on Ministry (COM) functions in the diocese to assist the<br />
Bishop in making provision for the development and affirmation <strong>of</strong> the ministry <strong>of</strong> all<br />
baptized persons. To carry out this work and ministry, as set forth in the Title III Ministry<br />
Canons, our COM is structured around four teams: Discernment for Ministry,<br />
Formation for Ministry, Ordination for Ministry and Continuing Education <strong>of</strong> Clergy.<br />
As designated by their name, each team focuses on a particular aspect <strong>of</strong> ministry<br />
for all the baptized in our diocese. Each team has six to eight members. In addition,<br />
two persons are appointed from each team to serve on the Canonical COM. Meeting<br />
bi-monthly and making decision by consensus, the purpose <strong>of</strong> the Canonical COM is<br />
to enhance communication, work collaboratively and coordinate all areas <strong>of</strong> the commission’s<br />
work. Those serving at present on the Canonical COM are: <strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev.<br />
Gladstone B. Adams, III, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Georgina Hegney, Mrs. Ruthie Koerts, Mrs. Kathy<br />
Crowther, <strong>The</strong> Rev. Toppie Bates, <strong>The</strong> Dena Cleaver Bartholomew, Dr. Garth Foster,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Deacon Barbara Groves, Stacey Balduf, the Rev. Renee Tembeckjian<br />
and I.<br />
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We continue to live faithfully with the ministry canons <strong>of</strong> the National Church. With the<br />
changes made at each General Convention we have been challenged to think in new<br />
ways. <strong>The</strong> canons are clear about the expectation that the development <strong>of</strong> ministry for<br />
all the baptized is foundational to the work <strong>of</strong> the COM and we are continually assessing<br />
our ability to do this effectively.<br />
We have accomplished many things this past year, one primary area is providing<br />
training for those lay ministries that require licensure by the <strong>Diocese</strong> and the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> various workshops to educate and inform all the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
This would include the Ministry Fair, Worship Leader Training, Discernment Day and<br />
Vestry Days.<br />
We continue to work with the Bishop’s in the formation <strong>of</strong> our Diocesan Formation<br />
Program and look forward to our working with <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. Renee Tembeckjian in<br />
her role as Formation Director. This is an exciting endeavor with unlimited possibilities<br />
as we educate, foster and grow in spirituality and our faith.<br />
Our team continues to work with St. Matthew’s in Moravia as they develop a<br />
Team Ministry concept. This may be an option that healthy parishes can examine as<br />
they experience transitions in staffing and ministry. <strong>The</strong>y are working on their application<br />
for Postulancy.<br />
We have finalized our process for Guidelines for Mentors and Supervisors, the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> NY Commission on Ministry Formation Program Clinical Pastoral<br />
Care Formation Syllabus, Methodology and Evaluation for Persons in Process, <strong>The</strong><br />
Deacon Customary.<br />
We continue, with the help <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Rev. Peter Williams to bring Diversity Training<br />
to the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
We have discussed and support the development <strong>of</strong> a small church ministry<br />
support group.<br />
We continue our discussion on the possible ordination <strong>of</strong> a priest for the Sudanese<br />
congregation that worships at the Cathedral.<br />
We also spent some time with the College Chaplains <strong>of</strong> Syracuse University<br />
and Cornell University and how we can be supportive to them as a Commission and a<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>. Some very good ideas came forth and we are open to some new possibilities.<br />
I appreciate the hard work from all the members <strong>of</strong> the Commission and the<br />
Teams; they are doing a superb job.<br />
tions.<br />
We thank you for your continued support and welcome your ideas and sugges-<br />
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REPORT FROM THE ARCHIVES COMMISSION FOR 2010<br />
Submitted by: Mrs. Joan Green, Archivist, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Commission on Archives<br />
<strong>The</strong> archives is the repository for the historical records <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. It is<br />
staffed by one volunteer: Joan Green (St. Mark the Evangelist, Syracuse). I continue<br />
to process and file clergy personnel records. Closed parish records are organized and<br />
stored. Queries from people seeking records: i.e., baptism, marriage, confirmation and<br />
burials are researched and answered on an ongoing basis. Records <strong>of</strong> committees<br />
and commissions are organized and filed, as received. Each year at convention an exhibit<br />
is displayed depicting historical places, persons or events <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. Brochures<br />
<strong>of</strong> the display are available for distribution.<br />
In the summer <strong>of</strong> 2010, an intern from S.U. School <strong>of</strong> Information Studies created<br />
a database <strong>of</strong> closed parishes. She also designed a web page for the archives. I<br />
plan to search for another intern beginning in the fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2011</strong> or spring <strong>of</strong> 2012. His/her<br />
project will be to organize, evaluate, catalog and store audio visual materials; i.e., photographs,<br />
slides, tapes, 16mm films, CD’s, etc. In the near future, I will be seeking an<br />
assistant for the archives to help with other on-going projects.<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Campus Ministry at Syracuse University<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Chaplain<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Campus Ministry at Syracuse University experienced 2010 as a<br />
year <strong>of</strong> great change and transition. Campus ministries are known to experience fairly<br />
rapid cycles <strong>of</strong> turn over. With five core members <strong>of</strong> our community (over half our<br />
ASA—average Sunday attendance) graduated in the spring <strong>of</strong> 2010 we maintained our<br />
regular worship schedule and programs <strong>of</strong> fellowship and formation but embarked on<br />
serious evaluation <strong>of</strong> the ministry in the current campus climate.<br />
Highlights include the participation <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> members in an <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church<br />
Foundation summer internship at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Caroline Godden, a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the ECMatSU leadership team has been in discernment about a possible<br />
call to Holy Orders and her internship was a rich experience. When our regular musician<br />
graduated and left for further study, we employed the musical gifts <strong>of</strong> Joyce Suslovic<br />
and her talented youth from the local high school jazz symphony to <strong>of</strong>fer music<br />
each week—our small worshiping community <strong>of</strong>ten sang hymns accompanied by piano,<br />
saxophone and cello.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Hendricks Chapel Artist in Residence program, we were delighted<br />
to have Matthew Works as a guest preacher during the fall. Matthew is a homeless<br />
man who preaches around the country about the humanity <strong>of</strong> the poor and homeless<br />
and his work with Ecclessia Ministries based in Boston. His time with our students—in<br />
fellowship and discussion <strong>of</strong> his artwork—was transformative for many <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Campus Ministry at Syracuse University is a ministry <strong>of</strong> worship,<br />
pastoral care and hospitality in the Anglican tradition on the campus <strong>of</strong> Syracuse<br />
University and the State University <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and<br />
Forestry. Its focus is on building community on these college campuses among students,<br />
faculty and staff. <strong>The</strong> chaplain and participating students provide an <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
pastoral presence and seek to spread the Good <strong>New</strong>s <strong>of</strong> God in Christ on the University<br />
Hill <strong>of</strong> Syracuse. <strong>The</strong>re are nearly 80 students on the weekly email list. Our<br />
core participating population on campus averages 10 students. Another 10 graduate<br />
students are active in leadership at Grace Church where I serve as rector. In addition,<br />
as a representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church I participated in several forums,<br />
university-wide programs, and events.<br />
Worship and Fellowship -- Historically, we have gathered for worship and fellowship<br />
at Hendricks Chapel on the SU campus an average <strong>of</strong> 26 Sundays each year.<br />
Ephphatha Deaf Church, a chapel <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> NY<br />
By the Rev. Peter Williams<br />
This ministry currently serves approximately 30 households with Deaf members<br />
across the 14 counties <strong>of</strong> our diocese. Many <strong>of</strong> our members are quite elderly<br />
and live on very small incomes. We provide pastoral services <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church<br />
to people who use American Sign Language for communication, and who otherwise<br />
would not be connected to the church at all..<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> these services include periodic visits by the priest to Jefferson,<br />
Oneida, Chemung, Broome, Madison, and Onondaga Counties. In each area, Eucharist<br />
is <strong>of</strong>fered, and visits to the sick are made. Out <strong>of</strong> pastoral necessity, a few Deaf<br />
persons who live just across our diocesan boundary are also served, in Schuyler,<br />
Steuben, and Seneca Counties. <strong>The</strong>se people live close to areas already being visited<br />
by Rev Williams. It should be noted that the priest is working for our Deaf <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
church on a part-time basis, and is also priest-in-charge at Grace <strong>Episcopal</strong> and<br />
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Cortland. Because <strong>of</strong> the needs <strong>of</strong> Deaf people adjacent<br />
to our geographical boundaries, Rev Williams has received a license for ministry<br />
from Bishop Singh in Rochester.<br />
Ephphatha continues to provide church services for the Deaf that are not currently<br />
accessible to them in any <strong>of</strong> our hearing parishes. In <strong>2011</strong>, church services for<br />
the Deaf have been held on occasion at St Matthew’s in Liverpool, St Paul’s in<br />
Brownville, at Zion Church in Rome, at All Saints in Johnson City, and at Grace and<br />
Holy Spirit in Cortland. Out <strong>of</strong> necessity, the liturgy is sometimes celebrated in the<br />
homes <strong>of</strong> Deaf people. We also publish a newsletter and send out other correspondence<br />
to keep our members informed and connected to Ephphatha. <strong>The</strong> newsletter<br />
usually includes teaching on the Bible and our faith matters.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, this ministry <strong>of</strong>fered a series <strong>of</strong> Bible study classes in Liverpool,<br />
preparation for Confirmation in Syracuse, and arranged for interpreters for diocesan<br />
events which were attended by Deaf people. We sent a representative to the <strong>2011</strong><br />
convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Conference <strong>of</strong> the Deaf in St Louis. <strong>The</strong> priest makes an<br />
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effort to attend social events and civic meetings for Deaf people around <strong>Central</strong> NY,<br />
whenever possible. This way, our church becomes more visible to the unchurched.<br />
Ephphatha became a Chapel <strong>of</strong> the diocese at the end <strong>of</strong> 2010, which has<br />
freed us from trying to meet the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> a parish, something the small and<br />
widely dispersed congregation was no longer able to do. Nevertheless, the people <strong>of</strong><br />
Ephphatha are regularly consulted about our activities and business matters, and<br />
have a voice in this ministry. We continue to send a representative to convention.<br />
Without the strong support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> NY, this ministry would not be<br />
possible. It is remarkable that there has been a continuous ministry with Deaf people<br />
in our diocese since 1891 !<br />
CHENANGO COUNTY ENDOWMENT<br />
Submitted by the Very Rev. Charles Taylor, District Dean<br />
Epiphany, Sherburne, St. Matthew’s, South <strong>New</strong> Berlin, St. Paul’s Oxford, Zion,<br />
Greene, St. Ann’s, Afton, St. Peter’s, Bainbridge, and a Youth Work Camp & trip to<br />
Water Safari were recipients <strong>of</strong> funds from the endowment for <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> funds were used for compensation, business insurance, heating, electricity,<br />
building maintenance, travel expenses to Old Forge (Youth Trip), outreach projects,<br />
publicity, general <strong>of</strong>fice expenses, and clergy compensation<br />
Epiphany, St. Matthew’s, St. Paul’s, Zion, St. Ann’s, St. Peter’s all received a<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the funds allocated from an established trust designated for mission outreach<br />
in Chenango County. <strong>The</strong> total amount <strong>of</strong> the funds available for this grant and<br />
is dependent upon interest available from the trust.<br />
$2000 dollars was used for supplies for the work project; meals totaled approximately<br />
$400. <strong>The</strong> youth trip to Old Forge which includes tickets for entrance into<br />
Water Safari, the meal, and bus rental from a local school district were $1800. <strong>The</strong><br />
remainder <strong>of</strong> the cost was paid by St. Andrew’s, <strong>New</strong> Berlin .<br />
GLOBAL MISSIONS COMMITTEE<br />
Submitted by: Heidi Philley<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> Global Missions Ministry Committee is a member and participant in the<br />
Global <strong>Episcopal</strong> Mission Network (GEM). <strong>The</strong> focus <strong>of</strong> GEM is "Working to Make<br />
Global Mission a Priority In Every <strong>Diocese</strong>". <strong>The</strong> GEM Network is <strong>Episcopal</strong> and it<br />
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einforces diocesan mission leadership; provides in partnership with the Mission Personnel<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church. <strong>The</strong>y help to recruit volunteers for global<br />
events. We participated this past year by sending Joanna Philley, through the Young<br />
Adult Service Corp (YASC), to Mexico City. Joanna was an aide to the Bishop <strong>of</strong><br />
Mexico and as assistant to priests working with children and youth in the Mexico City<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Presiding Bishop visited Mexico and was pleased with this new partnership<br />
between the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and the Anglican Church <strong>of</strong> Mexico. It would<br />
be wonderful to continue to raise awareness in our <strong>Diocese</strong> for opportunities such as<br />
this, to serve God and the global community, through our membership in GEM.<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women’s Ministry Commission<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Jennifer Kenna<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women’s Ministries Commission functions as a clearing<br />
house - an opportunity for communication between the chairs <strong>of</strong> various women’s<br />
ministries with provincial and national connections. Its purpose it to share information<br />
among the women <strong>of</strong> the diocese, lay and ordained, and to support them in their<br />
ministries. I’m not sure that it should be referred to as a program - it is rather a commission<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> various representatives to National Church supported ministries<br />
including the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women, Church Periodical Club, United Thank<br />
Offering, Daughters <strong>of</strong> the King, Altar Guild and <strong>Episcopal</strong> Women’s History Project.<br />
Our Commission chaplain is the Rev. Toppie Bates, associate at St. James, Skaneateles.<br />
At the moment we do not have representatives for Altar Guild or <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
Women’s History Project.<br />
Those activities we could refer to as programs are as follows:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> Honored Women Tea occurring each year is a chance for any parish desiring<br />
to do so to honor one or two women from their congregation. <strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parishes are not identical from year to year, but the number <strong>of</strong> women honored has<br />
remained constant at between forty and forty-five. Those parishes choosing to participate<br />
have seen it as a wonderful experience which includes a service <strong>of</strong> Holy<br />
Eucharist, celebrated by Bishop Adams, including the awarding <strong>of</strong> Honorary Certificates<br />
and a lovely reception following. Attendance is usually over one hundred people<br />
and we charge a nominal fee for guests only and not the honorees. This program<br />
has been from the beginning self-supporting. A free-will <strong>of</strong>fering, instituted in<br />
2006, is usually designated for a specific mission outreach. We have moved the<br />
venue to different parishes in the general Syracuse metropolitan area and plan to<br />
hold the Tea at Christ Church, Manlius on May 21, <strong>2011</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Commission sees this<br />
event as a successful way for parishes to pay tribute to congregational members<br />
who have been instrumental in the on-going life <strong>of</strong> their church. We measure its success<br />
by the number <strong>of</strong> parishes that return each year and the gradually increasing<br />
number <strong>of</strong> parishes that participate. It is always a wonderful experience.<br />
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2. <strong>The</strong> Commission <strong>New</strong>sletter is published 3-4 times yearly and is compiled entirely<br />
by our commission secretary, Donna Madara. It goes to over 40 parishes either<br />
by e-mail or snail mail and contains information about diocesan, province and national<br />
women’s activities and ministries. <strong>The</strong> opportunity is given for diocesan parishes<br />
to share their own stories <strong>of</strong> ministry with others by submitting articles for the 3.<br />
newsletter. Periodically, letters are sent to the parishes which include a return postcard<br />
for any parish wising to receive it. Costs associated with it are mailing and printing.<br />
It is not presently in publication.<br />
National ECW and Province II ECW dues are the only other expenses we incur.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commission sees it as vital to keep these connections in order to be voices for<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women in the diocese. Presently two women from our diocesan<br />
commission are Province II Officers: Jennifer Kenna as President and Ann Smith,<br />
who was formerly Treasurer, has accepted the position <strong>of</strong> Province II Representative<br />
to the National Church Periodical Club Board. In 2010 we sent $400 to Province II<br />
ECW and $150 to National Board <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women.<br />
Postage costs included in our budget also cover the annual Church Periodical Club<br />
ingathering mailing. Please note that we have not asked for mileage in the past four<br />
years and that our commission members always pay for some costs out <strong>of</strong> their own<br />
pockets. We will continue to practice that habit.<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Relief & Development<br />
Submitted by: the Rev. Julie Calhoun-Bryant, Diocesan Coordinator<br />
ER&D provides National and international disaster relief and economic and<br />
medical development <strong>of</strong> third world countries.<br />
Focus <strong>of</strong> ministry: Outreach to “the least <strong>of</strong> these” brothers and sisters <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ.<br />
Number and/or types <strong>of</strong> events, activities or programs that are part <strong>of</strong> this ministry,<br />
dates if known: Annual Epiphany fundraiser; May annual meeting <strong>of</strong> diocesan<br />
coordinators, NetsForLife campaign.<br />
ER&D is a resource for all parishes <strong>of</strong> the diocese.<br />
List themes, goals and objectives for ER&D: 1) to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> their<br />
ministry throughout the diocese by two parish mailings, presence at Diocesan<br />
Convention, and <strong>The</strong> Messenger, 2) to raise funds through the annual Epiphany<br />
fundraiser, and 3) to participate in the NetsForLife campaign to stamp out<br />
malaria in parts <strong>of</strong> Africa.<br />
List any partners which assist with this ministry: I attend JPIC meetings<br />
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FRESH START FOR CLERGY<br />
Submitted by: Judy Fried, Staff Coordinator<br />
FRESH START is a resource for clergy in-charge <strong>of</strong> parishes who are in a new call.<br />
<strong>The</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> the Fresh Start program is to help clergy have smooth transitions in their<br />
new parish and provide them with an opportunity to share their experience with other<br />
clergy in the same situation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fresh Start program embraces this leadership “change” in the life <strong>of</strong> a priest and<br />
his/her new parish. Fresh Starts seeks to assist clergy to be intentional about their<br />
role as a new leader in a parish and to think about problem-solving and embracing<br />
change during this time. <strong>The</strong> Fresh Start program materials that have been developed<br />
by a collaborative effort <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Foundation,<br />
and CREDO Institute.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diocesan Fresh Start program is led by the Rev. Georgina Hegney and the Rev.<br />
Adrian Amaya, both <strong>of</strong> whom have attended the Fresh Start leaders training program.<br />
Meetings at rotated and are held at the parish location <strong>of</strong> participants. Meetings<br />
have focused on the challenges and opportunities facing each member in their new<br />
setting. Each meeting used a Fresh Start prepared module which covers various topics<br />
on how to deal with different kinds <strong>of</strong> situations facing a priest in a new parish.<br />
Through the use <strong>of</strong> check-in and critical incidences, meetings have helped individual<br />
clergy in their current setting. One program was specifically for the Bishop to meet<br />
with participants and talk about his expectations for them in the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
In 2010, Fresh Start met 7 times with 6 – 8 participants. As a part <strong>of</strong> all new clergy<br />
Letter <strong>of</strong> Agreements, the Bishop expects that all clergy called to new positions <strong>of</strong><br />
rector or clergy-in-charge to attend the Fresh Start program.<br />
Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles Medical Mission<br />
Submitted by: Bonnie Adams<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, the Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles program received funds from the Companion <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
budget. <strong>The</strong>se funds were used toward operating costs including salary for a<br />
part time dentist in El Salvador, medications to supplement the health program <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> El Salvador, and supplies for the health campaign.<br />
<strong>The</strong> transporting <strong>of</strong> medications this year had to be postponed due to the delayed<br />
process <strong>of</strong> approval by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health. When the approval process is finalized,<br />
the supplies will be sent to the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> El Salvador for their use throughout the<br />
year.<br />
<strong>The</strong> health campaign program this year (March <strong>2011</strong>) was entirely a public health ini-<br />
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tiative. <strong>The</strong> week consisted <strong>of</strong> training local health promoters, health promotion workshops<br />
for parents and community leaders, visits to local schools, mental health counseling,<br />
and home visits. Specifically, 24 village health promoters “graduated” from a<br />
program designed by SUNY IT students. Workshops on CPR, first aid, hypertension,<br />
diabetes, and tuberculosis were attended by the promoters as well as parents and<br />
community leaders. Flip charts were used and laminated pocket cards were handed<br />
out to all the graduates.<br />
In addition, 300 children throughout the week were taught dental hygiene and hand<br />
washing. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunglasses, and flip flops were distributed to<br />
each school. Children were entertained with outdoor games and even nail polishing. A<br />
mental health group met each day with individuals for counseling. This group also<br />
spoke to local priests and teachers on various topics, including bullying.<br />
Also, teams visited 95 homes throughout the week to speak with families in order to<br />
assess both health needs and community resources. <strong>The</strong> groups who visited the<br />
homes were humbled by the outpouring <strong>of</strong> hospitality. Rich data was accumulated and<br />
will be compiled by the SUNY IT students.<br />
TRANSITION CONSULTANT MINISTRY<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. James Corl<br />
<strong>The</strong> Transition Consultant Ministry provides assistance through periods <strong>of</strong> transition to<br />
congregations to the diocese that cannot afford or for other reasons are not able to<br />
use full or part time intention interim clergy. Such periods <strong>of</strong> transition may fall between<br />
Rectors or Clergy-in-Charge, or at other time <strong>of</strong> important change in the life <strong>of</strong> a<br />
congregation. Work focuses on five interim tasks: Coming to Terms with History, Discovering<br />
a <strong>New</strong> Identity, Leadership Changes During the Interim, Renewing Denomination<br />
Linkages, Commitment to <strong>New</strong> Directions in Ministry.<br />
Many congregations in the diocese are finding themselves in situations that demand<br />
new ways <strong>of</strong> functioning. This is caused not only by the departure <strong>of</strong> clergy, but also<br />
by new financial realities, changes in their communities, conflict and other events.<br />
As <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> the writing <strong>of</strong> this report, the Transition Consultant Ministry is working<br />
with Grace Church in Baldwinsville; St. Matthew’s Church, Horseheads; Zion Church,<br />
Rome; and the North Country River Parishes. Most congregations pay the costs for<br />
this work on their own. However, there are congregations that cannot afford the entire<br />
cost. Funding provided by the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> through the Board is<br />
used to assist those congregations, so that they may receive the assistance this ministry<br />
provides.<br />
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Companion <strong>Diocese</strong> Committee (El Salvador)<br />
By Dr. Charles Stewart<br />
El Salvador Companion <strong>Diocese</strong> Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> has been in companionship with the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> El<br />
Salvador for a close to twenty years. Over that time hundreds – perhaps thousands –<br />
<strong>of</strong> Salvadorans have come to know us better and hundreds – perhaps thousands – <strong>of</strong><br />
us have come to know them better.<br />
Your Companion <strong>Diocese</strong> Committee seeks to celebrate all that we are with our sisters<br />
and brothers in El Salvador. And we seek to change lives – both in El Salvador<br />
and here in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. We are, I pray, succeeding. In addition to the very<br />
successful medical mission work <strong>of</strong> the Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles, in 2010 and <strong>2011</strong> we<br />
have:<br />
Continued to support university scholarships for Salvadoran youth who would<br />
have no chance otherwise to get a college education. At the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 we<br />
sent $1,500 from our Diocesan budget line item for this program. This should<br />
provide partial support for five student-years.<br />
Eli & Betty Barahona, the bishop’s younger daughter and his wife, attended our<br />
convention, and Eli preached at St. James’, Skaneateles.<br />
We continue to support the Cristosal Foundation. Five people form CNY attended<br />
the Base Community Summit in Vermont over Memorial Day weekend. We<br />
gifted Cristosal with $2,000.<br />
We received Daniella Flamenco, the Diocesan physician in October. She visited<br />
parishes and schools and was a star at the MoM fundraiser.<br />
A Summer Youth Pilgrimage has been organized for July <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Pilgrimage Scholarships have been granted to youth to help them in attending<br />
Youth Pilgrimages.<br />
Two people traveled to Santisima Trinidad in San Martin to repaint the fence in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> the church and get to know the parish and the people.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Companion <strong>Diocese</strong> Prayer Calendar was published once again just before<br />
convention in November. All parishes are encouraged to remember our sister<br />
and brothers weekly.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles (supported companion program to the Companion <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
Committee) sent about thirty people, largely nurses, nurse practitioners<br />
and students in both pr<strong>of</strong>essions to five towns to do health assessments,<br />
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health promotion and health training, including CPR and first aid. <strong>The</strong> Companion<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> committee supported this mission with a gift <strong>of</strong> $2,000.<br />
Began planning for a Base Community program in <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>; we hope to<br />
begin meeting before fall.<br />
Nadie es tan pobre que no pueda dar, nadie es tan rico que no necesite recibir.<br />
No one is so poor they cannot give and no one is so rich they do not need to receive.<br />
YOUTH MINISTRY<br />
SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Lisa Busby, Chair – Family & Youth Council<br />
<strong>The</strong> youth ministry programs receiving funds from the <strong>Diocese</strong> in <strong>2011</strong> included:<br />
<strong>New</strong> Beginnings – Spring and Fall weekend ministry retreats for grades 6-9<br />
held at Vanderkamp in Cleveland, NY<br />
Happening – Spring and Fall weekend ministry retreats for grades 9-12, held<br />
at Vanderkamp in Cleveland, NY<br />
Bishop’s Bash – Annual social event for youth in the <strong>Diocese</strong> hosted by<br />
Bishop Adams at the Cathedral<br />
<strong>2011</strong> C.A.R.E. work-camp – A week long work-camp mission opportunity for<br />
high school aged youth to engage in minor home and church repairs, landscaping<br />
and community beautification<br />
District formation project – A mobile youth formation project that will be <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
in several districts within the <strong>Diocese</strong> to <strong>of</strong>fer fun and creative formation<br />
opportunities in small groups.<br />
VOCARE – Reinstatement <strong>of</strong> VOCARE weekend ministry retreat for young<br />
adults who have graduated from high school through age 30.<br />
Odyssey <strong>of</strong> the Spirit – Series <strong>of</strong> youth workshops held at the Ministry Fair in<br />
May.<br />
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BINGHAMTON DISTRICT REPORT<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John R. Martinichio, Dean<br />
<strong>The</strong> fourteen area clergy continue to meet monthly for breakfast to share stories,<br />
hopes, desires and a communication link between the <strong>Diocese</strong> and our District. We<br />
shared an Epiphany Dinner at the Rectory <strong>of</strong> All Saints Church and our second annual<br />
summer picnic at Rev. Schaal’s house.<br />
We celebrated the retirement <strong>of</strong> Rev. Jim Jones from Zion in Windsor, said good bye<br />
to Rev. Paul Donecker, Interim Rector <strong>of</strong> Trinity Memorial for the previous 4 years.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. John Martinichio accepted a call at St. Paul’s <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church in Endicott.<br />
But as we celebrate movement we were able to welcome the Revs. David and<br />
Kay Drebert to Trinity Memorial and the Rev. Janet Watrous as Interim Rector at<br />
Christ Church. <strong>The</strong> District Clergy are assisting with supply for Zion Windsor and<br />
have been in conversation about the upcoming retirement <strong>of</strong> Rev. Liz Groskoph in<br />
September from Grace, Whitney Point and St. John’s, Marathon. We are committed<br />
to having a presence in these small communities and continue the dialogue in how<br />
we can assist them.<br />
We have had two District Council meetings involving the clergy and one or two representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> each church. <strong>The</strong> first was an introduction <strong>of</strong> each other and getting<br />
to know the area churches. We also discussed how we could help each other, what<br />
we could begin to share and how we can support each other in the future. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
meeting was an Education for Ministry model that was led by Deacon Dorothy<br />
Pierce and Jennifer Westermann from St. Paul’s, Endicott.<br />
We continue to supply monthly <strong>Episcopal</strong> Services <strong>of</strong> Holy Communion to the Hilltop<br />
Campus and Good Shepherd Fairview Home. Our clergy are also involved in the<br />
Sunday Service at Good Shepherd Fairview Home.<br />
District Confirmation was held at St. Paul’s, Owego with participants from three <strong>of</strong> our<br />
District Churches being confirmed, received, or reaffirmed by Bishop Adams. It was a<br />
grand and glorious celebration.<br />
Finger Lakes District<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Craig Swan, Dean<br />
<strong>The</strong> clergy <strong>of</strong> the Finger Lakes District have been meeting bi-monthly this past year.<br />
Our meetings usually consist <strong>of</strong> gathering for the Eucharist with the host priest presiding<br />
and a brief homily by one <strong>of</strong> the other members. After our time <strong>of</strong> prayer and<br />
Eucharist we convene over lunch for support and sharing <strong>of</strong> information.<br />
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An ongoing topic <strong>of</strong> conversation has been centered on sharing resources between<br />
parishes especially in areas <strong>of</strong> youth ministry and adult formation programs.<br />
<strong>The</strong> biggest challenge the district continues to face is finding meeting times that are<br />
convenient for the clergy <strong>of</strong> the smaller congregations whose contracts are for quarter<br />
time or less as well has how to keep parishes overseen by lay leadership in the loop.<br />
Hopefully 2012 will be a year <strong>of</strong> strengthening clergy relationships as we work together<br />
to develop common mission throughout the district.<br />
North Country District Report to Convention <strong>2011</strong><br />
By: the Very Rev. Walter Giles, District Dean<br />
<strong>The</strong> North Country District consists <strong>of</strong> the parishes in Jefferson County and two<br />
congregations in Lewis County. We are the yoked parishes <strong>of</strong> Trinity in Lowville and<br />
Grace in Carthage; St. John’s in Black River and St. Paul’s in Brownville; Christ<br />
Church in Clayton and St. John’s in Cape Vincent; Zion in Pierrepont Manor and Emmanuel<br />
in Adams; the shared ministry <strong>of</strong> St. Andrew’s in Evans Mills (in union with the<br />
First Presbyterian Church <strong>of</strong> LeRay); the parishes <strong>of</strong> Grace Church in Copenhagen;<br />
and Trinity Church in Watertown (which contains as well the incorporated body <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
Paul’s in Watertown); and the three chapels at Henderson Harbor, Alexandria Bay, and<br />
Sackets Harbor.<br />
Seven <strong>of</strong> our parishes are at different points in the search process. In this past<br />
year, we have had one clergy retirement and two redeployments – the retirement <strong>of</strong><br />
the Rev. Chip Henderson <strong>of</strong> Adams and Pierrepont Manor, and the departure <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Very Reverend Clarke French <strong>of</strong> Trinity in Watertown and the Reverend Sally French<br />
<strong>of</strong> St. Paul’s in Brownville and St. John’s in Black River. We are happy to have the<br />
Rev. H. Alan Smith among us as Interim Rector at Trinity in Watertown. With him and<br />
Trinity’s Deacon, the Rev. Douglas Marlow, our clericus consists <strong>of</strong> nine persons, most<br />
engaged in active parish ministry or local supply work.<br />
Currently, our clericus meets frequently, not only for support, collegiality, and<br />
good food, but also to discuss common concerns and opportunities for mission. Established<br />
district ministries like the Hospital Chaplaincy and Teens <strong>of</strong> the North Country<br />
continue to flourish. As an example, ten <strong>of</strong> our North Country young people, along with<br />
accompanying adults, took a field trip to St. John the Divine in <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> City, and several<br />
<strong>of</strong> our young people participated in Diocesan events and various service and other<br />
projects together. Community ecumenical ministries like Stone Soup, Dollar Dinners,<br />
Religious Release Time programs and participation in local and regional food pantries<br />
continue; still, discussions about other ways we can work together regionally are on<br />
hold during this transition for so many <strong>of</strong> our parishes. Our people continue to find<br />
God at work in our parishes and strive to find new ways to welcome His love into our<br />
lives and the lives <strong>of</strong> those we meet in our communities.<br />
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Oswego-Northern Onondaga District<br />
<strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Carrie Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Broadbent, Dean<br />
Parishes:<br />
Grace, Baldwinsville Grace, Mexico<br />
Trinity, Constantia St. Matthew’s, Liverpool<br />
All Saints, Fulton St. Thomas’, North Syracuse<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Resurrection, Oswego St. James, Pulaski<br />
2010 was an eventful year for our district.<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Resurrection in Oswego moved from a full-time clergy position to a<br />
part-time as the Rev. Holly Eden prepared for retirement. Talks began with<br />
neighboring Lutheran and <strong>Episcopal</strong> parishes in Fulton and Oswego to explore a<br />
join, cooperative ministry wherein they might be able to share a clergy person.<br />
Grace Church, Baldwinsville entered into a time <strong>of</strong> transition as the Rev. Tim Reger<br />
accepted a call to become the rector <strong>of</strong> St. James’ in Clinton. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Jim Corl<br />
worked with Grace as their transition consultant and the Rev. Naomi Sorrwar-<br />
Randall (Lutheran) came on board as supply clergy.<br />
St. Thomas’, North Syracuse after a long period <strong>of</strong> prayer and discernment, held<br />
its last worship service on Sunday, September 12 th and joined the congregation <strong>of</strong><br />
St. Matthew’s, Liverpool for their first service together the following Sunday. After<br />
the very painful decision to close and leave their building was behind them, the<br />
merger has been grace-filled, exciting, and blessed.<br />
St. Matthew’s, Liverpool welcomed the Rev. Deacon Shelly Banner as a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> our staff in the fall <strong>of</strong> 2010.<br />
As we move into <strong>2011</strong>:<br />
We welcome the Rev. Richard (Rick) Klafehn to Oswego where he is the pastor <strong>of</strong><br />
the newly-formed partnership between Church <strong>of</strong> the Resurrection, Oswego, also<br />
serving Grace Lutheran, Oswego, and Prince <strong>of</strong> Peace Lutheran, Fulton. Pastor<br />
Rick is a Lutheran pastor with the ELCA.<br />
We also mourn the loss <strong>of</strong> our dear friend and sister in Christ, Gail Knox. Gail<br />
leaves behind her beloved husband, the Rev. Jeff Knox. <strong>The</strong>y had been sweethearts<br />
since childhood. Gail touched the lives <strong>of</strong> so many, and so many in our districts,<br />
having been a faithful presence in this area for many years. She is deeply<br />
missed. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. And may we all continue to be inspired<br />
by her witness and ministry.<br />
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Syracuse East District Report<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Rev. William Redfield<br />
<strong>The</strong> big news <strong>of</strong> our district is that the Reverend Jacqueline Schmitt arrived at<br />
St. David’s Church, Dewitt, in the beginning <strong>of</strong> August. Most recently, Jackie served<br />
St. Paul’s Church in Brockton, Massachusetts. This is actually a return to <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> for Jackie and her family. She was Deacon and Associate Rector at St.<br />
David’s, and she and her husband, the Rev. Timothy Hall, were married at St.<br />
David’s. Jackie also served in the area at St. Peter’s Church in Auburn, St. Thomas<br />
Church in Hamilton and Emmanuel Church in East Syracuse, and was Canon Preceptor<br />
at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Syracuse.<br />
Jackie and her husband, Tim, a retired <strong>Episcopal</strong> Priest, are the parents <strong>of</strong> Seth,<br />
Laura, Stewart and Simon. Simon will be moving to Syracuse with his parents and<br />
will be enrolled at Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School this fall. We are very glad to welcome<br />
Jackie and Tim.<br />
After some programs were set into motion last year, the relationships and cooperational<br />
ministries are growing in Syracuse-East. <strong>The</strong> Cooperative Ministries<br />
group continues to meet on a monthly basis. This past year we have worked on our<br />
informational connections, developing a monthly newsletter (SEED) among the parishes<br />
and advertising for our Easter services. We are also currently in the process <strong>of</strong><br />
implementing cooperative educational programs and activities for our youth.<br />
Another cooperative venture is the ongoing training and work <strong>of</strong> a team <strong>of</strong> individuals<br />
that is assisting in discernments <strong>of</strong> various kinds. Currently we have a team<br />
<strong>of</strong> 22 enthusiastic members who are continuing to meet twice a month for training<br />
and enrichment. Discernment is accomplished by emerging subgroups that are<br />
formed around specific tasks and discernments. Over the summer we met with the<br />
Bishop and key leaders <strong>of</strong> the Commission on Ministry to share ideas and issues <strong>of</strong><br />
discernment in the diocese.<br />
At the heart <strong>of</strong> all this work, however, is the web <strong>of</strong> connection among the<br />
clergy that we continue to nurture. We continue to meet monthly with the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />
sharing and supporting each other on deeper and deeper levels. It continues to be<br />
an honor to serve the Bishop’s ministry in our neck <strong>of</strong> the woods.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Chenango District<br />
Submitted by: <strong>The</strong> Very Rev. Chuck Taylor<br />
Chenango is the Indian word for Bull Thistle. <strong>The</strong> Bull Thistle has a purple<br />
colored flower which reminds us that we are a Church <strong>of</strong> Bishops. We are proud <strong>of</strong><br />
our heritage and delight in representing the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church USA in this part <strong>of</strong><br />
God’s country. <strong>The</strong> churches and clergy that proudly serve here in Chenango<br />
County are: Epiphany, Sherburne and with <strong>The</strong> Reverend Bruce MacDuffie; Emmanuel,<br />
Norwich with <strong>The</strong> Very Reverend Chuck Taylor; St. Andrew’s, <strong>New</strong> Berlin<br />
with <strong>The</strong> Very Reverend Chuck Taylor; St. Matthew’s, South <strong>New</strong> Berlin with <strong>The</strong><br />
Very Reverend Chuck Taylor; St. Paul’s, Oxford with <strong>The</strong> Reverend David Hanselmann;<br />
St. Peter’s, Bainbridge with <strong>The</strong> Reverend Marilyn Sanders; and St. Ann’s,<br />
Afton with <strong>The</strong> Reverend Ralph Groskoph and <strong>The</strong> Reverend David Hanselmann;<br />
and Zion in Greene with <strong>The</strong> Reverend David Hanselman and <strong>The</strong> Rev. Ralph<br />
Groskoph.<br />
<strong>The</strong> face <strong>of</strong> the church is changing dramatically here in the 21 st century. <strong>The</strong><br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong> our county as to size, economics, growth potential and the statistics<br />
regarding aging congregations and a lack <strong>of</strong> young families have led us to believe<br />
that the health and vitality <strong>of</strong> our parishes can be enhanced by a more cooperative<br />
effort between the parishes.<br />
This has been accomplished in a number <strong>of</strong> ways. Two <strong>of</strong> our ordained clergy<br />
each serve three parishes and have found that this has led to a renewed emphasis<br />
upon the laity to become more active in the day to day lives <strong>of</strong> the parishes. We<br />
have come together for district wide education opportunities which are assisting our<br />
lay leader’s with skills for spiritual formation and growth. We held a district wide program<br />
on “Worship Mysteries” led by <strong>The</strong> Reverend Marilyn Sanders. We focused<br />
upon our most important ministry as a worshipping community and the 5 week sessions<br />
were well attended and greatly appreciated by those attending. During the<br />
summer we engaged in a district work project. This year we worked in Greene and<br />
made our presence felt by assisting several elderly community members with yard<br />
improvements and we assisted in several village beautification projects along with<br />
landscaping around Zion <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church. Also, we hold an end <strong>of</strong> summer District<br />
wide worship followed by a pig roast. <strong>The</strong> service and meal together provide a<br />
wonderful time for us to celebrate our lives and joint ministries as we seek to be the<br />
passionate presence <strong>of</strong> Christ to one another and our communities.<br />
This year we have celebrated the ordination to the Diaconate <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Reverend<br />
David Hanselmann and we welcomed back <strong>The</strong> Reverend Bruce MacDuffie.<br />
<strong>The</strong> addition <strong>of</strong> these two have greatly added to our ability to encourage and nurture<br />
the lives <strong>of</strong> our parishes. Sadly, <strong>The</strong> Reverend Ralph Groskoph will retire and we<br />
wish him Godspeed as he ventures into this new part <strong>of</strong> his life. Our lives have been<br />
enriched by have these clergy in our midst.<br />
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Over the next years we will explore the ways in which we can work together for<br />
the glory <strong>of</strong> God. We are pioneering a new way <strong>of</strong> doing ministry here and realize the<br />
risks involved. Bishop Adams has given us a unique opportunity to develop the face<br />
<strong>of</strong> the church for many years to come. We are indebted to him and the Diocesan staff<br />
for their support and encouragement. <strong>The</strong> Bull Thistle is a rugged plant and we are a<br />
rugged people up to the challenges that we face here in Chenango County.<br />
Utica Rome District<br />
Submitted by the Rev. Dcn. Barbara Groves<br />
<strong>The</strong> past year has been busy in the UR district. Grace Church, Utica has been<br />
busy since the loss <strong>of</strong> their interim. <strong>The</strong>y did a great job at securing supply clergy and<br />
have called a new rector - <strong>The</strong> Rev. Dr. Leon C. Mozeliak. Grace had a wonderful<br />
Bishop visitation with members <strong>of</strong> the Karin community being confirmed. <strong>The</strong> class<br />
was prepared and coached by <strong>The</strong> Rev. Johanna Marcure from Waterville.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Sara Lewis has taken a position as long term supply priest at St<br />
David’s Church in Barneveld, after the “final” retirement <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Rev Jim Taylor. <strong>The</strong><br />
Rev John La Voe is doing part time supply in Port Leyden. <strong>The</strong>y raised a great<br />
amount for the effort at rebuilding the church in Haiti. All Saint’s Church in Utica is<br />
now holding Saturday evening services with Sunday services on special occasions.<br />
St John’s Church in Whitesboro has installed a chair lift that will be dedicated in September.<br />
St Stephen’s Church in <strong>New</strong> Hartford is housing an after school program for<br />
the YWCA. Trinity church in Camden is <strong>of</strong>fering an EFM course to the community.<br />
Trinity Church in Boonville is working with MVCC in <strong>of</strong>fering college courses to their<br />
community. St Thomas Church in Hamilton has been working to help St. Vincent’s<br />
school in Port au Prince Haiti. St. James in Clinton is enjoying their new Rector, <strong>The</strong><br />
Rev Tim Reger and his family. <strong>The</strong>y had a very successful fundraising effort for the<br />
relief <strong>of</strong> victims <strong>of</strong> the Japanese earthquake. <strong>The</strong> whole community was awash in paper<br />
cranes. St. Paul’s Church at Paris Hill is following its tradition <strong>of</strong> Sunday afternoon<br />
services in August. This church is without a regular congregation but has an historical<br />
significance as the oldest church in the diocese and the place where David<br />
Pendleton Oakerhater received his diaconal training<br />
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We bring to you a budget proposal for 2012 that is balanced. Our first draft was in a significant deficit.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board met in two, three hour sessions to bring the budget from that original deficit to the budget being<br />
presented here. Our intentions in that work was to hold our reliance on our investments to no more<br />
than 7%, meet our full commitment to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church for our assessment, keep administration<br />
costs down while honoring a commitment we’ve made to formation program for the <strong>Diocese</strong>. While preparing<br />
the 2012 proposed budget, the <strong>2011</strong> budget was reviewed and a revision drafted. <strong>The</strong> <strong>2011</strong> revised<br />
budget was approved by the Diocesan Board at its September meeting. During this work, the<br />
Board has made note <strong>of</strong> several areas that will be concentrated on in the next year as possible places<br />
where the way things have been traditionally done may be changed in the future.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>’s greatest source <strong>of</strong> unrestricted income is its parish assessments and<br />
parish pledges. Assessment and pledges are 65.2% <strong>of</strong> total income (lines 3 through 5).<br />
<strong>The</strong> next largest source <strong>of</strong> income is from investment income at 24.5% (lines 8 through 12) . <strong>The</strong> total<br />
Diocesan investments as <strong>of</strong> June 30 th were $12,394,076. Of this amount 7% is unrestricted, the remainder<br />
is board designated and/or donor restricted. Restricted income is matched to expenses in the<br />
budget. <strong>The</strong> expenses partially or fully funded from restricted income are annotated with an asterisk (*)<br />
on the line. <strong>The</strong>se include Diocesan funds to be used for particular parishes (line 116 ”Parish Mission<br />
Commitments-FBOs” (For the Benefit Of)), costs <strong>of</strong> the episcopate (line 50), ministry to youth, college<br />
students, retired clergy and the deaf, clergy support, theological education, diocesan house maintenance<br />
(line 58), property maintenance (line 106), seminary scholarships (line 143), and <strong>Episcopal</strong> Fund<br />
for Human Need (line 155).<br />
<strong>The</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> the income is from:<br />
3.5% <strong>of</strong> income is derived from Grants (lines 22 through 27)<br />
3.4% <strong>of</strong> income is derived from Fees (lines 15 through 18)<br />
3.4% <strong>of</strong> income is Miscellaneous or Other (including additional draws on investment above the<br />
set distribution rate) (lines 30 through 42)<br />
Total revenue is projected to be $1,733,485 for 2012 (line 43). This is a 6% increase from the <strong>2011</strong> approved<br />
budget and a 5% increase from the <strong>2011</strong> revised budget.<br />
Expenditures:<br />
<strong>The</strong> proposed expenditures for 2012 total $1,733,485 (line 185). While the original <strong>2011</strong> budget had<br />
total expenditures <strong>of</strong> $1,661,510 the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget was $1,743,343. 2012 is a proposed reduction<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1% from <strong>2011</strong> revised figures.<br />
Administrative Ministry Support (lines 48 through 82): Total projected expenditures are $816,472. This<br />
is approximately a 9% increase from the <strong>2011</strong> approved budget (a 5% increase from the revised <strong>2011</strong><br />
budget). <strong>The</strong> majority <strong>of</strong> this increase is from the addition <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> Formation staff position.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is no COLA increase included for staff in this budget. Costs included in this area are: compensation<br />
and benefits for Bishop, Director <strong>of</strong> Formation and 4 full time and 1 part time <strong>of</strong>fice staff members,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice rent, parking, insurance, equipment maintenance and lease costs, supplies and service contracts.<br />
Also included are accruals for Lambeth, Bishop Search and Sabbatical costs.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services (lines 85 through 91): Include legal and audit costs. Legal costs in <strong>2011</strong> include<br />
the expense associated with the creation <strong>of</strong> the new Diocesan Investment Vehicle – Unified Investment<br />
Fund. <strong>The</strong>se costs were not included in the original <strong>2011</strong> budget so they were added to the revised<br />
<strong>2011</strong> budget. Also new for <strong>2011</strong> is the engagement <strong>of</strong> ESF to make a study on the best possible uses<br />
<strong>of</strong> the property <strong>of</strong> the former Thornfield Conference Center. Risk Management is a program fully<br />
funded by the Church Insurance Agency. Total costs for the pr<strong>of</strong>essional services are anticipated to be<br />
$36,755. This is a 7% decrease from the original <strong>2011</strong> budget and a 44% decrease from the revised<br />
<strong>2011</strong> budget
Mandated by Canons except COM (lines 93 through 100): Expenses included in this<br />
section are Safe Church program costs, <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Assessment, costs <strong>of</strong> our<br />
delegation attending General Convention, Title IV contingency, Diocesan Convention<br />
and Anti-Racism (Diversity) program. Total projected expenditures are $398,479 with<br />
$287,131 <strong>of</strong> this being the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Assessment. <strong>The</strong> assessment is 19% <strong>of</strong><br />
the adjusted net operating income for the <strong>Diocese</strong> as reported on the 2010 Diocesan<br />
Report to the Executive Council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church. General Convention is held<br />
in 2012. <strong>2011</strong> expense in this line was an accrual to <strong>of</strong>fset the costs in 2012. 2012<br />
costs include travel expenses for 13 people to attend. <strong>The</strong>re is no anticipated change<br />
in the <strong>2011</strong> budget as original approved and 2012 is a 4% increase from <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Uncollectible Pledge & Assessment (line 102): This is anticipated to be $100,000 in<br />
2012 based on historical patterns and estimates. <strong>The</strong> original <strong>2011</strong> budget was<br />
$81,737 and the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget is $89,911.<br />
Property (lines 104 through 108): Total anticipated costs are $36,739 and include<br />
costs <strong>of</strong> maintaining Thornfield property, costs associated with Unincorporated Parishes<br />
& Chapels and closed parishes. <strong>The</strong> <strong>2011</strong> budget increased due to the closing<br />
<strong>of</strong> the parishes in Wellsburg and Elmira Heights. Thornfield property costs increased<br />
with the renting <strong>of</strong> the gate house. 2012 is expected to be a 13% increase over the<br />
original <strong>2011</strong> budget and an 8% decrease over the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget.<br />
Ministry Development (lines 110 through 118): Includes costs <strong>of</strong> deaf ministry and the<br />
parish mission commitments FBO’s (investments held for the benefit <strong>of</strong> specific parishes).<br />
and Total anticipated costs are $130,781. This is a 14% increase over the<br />
original <strong>2011</strong> budget and a decrease <strong>of</strong> 7% from the <strong>2011</strong> revised budget. A grant to<br />
the Chenango area churches <strong>of</strong> income from endowment funds restricted for this use is<br />
included in both the <strong>2011</strong> revised budget and the proposed 2012 budget.<br />
Evangelism <strong>of</strong> Youth & Young Adults (lines 120 through 128): Total anticipated costs<br />
for Youth Ministry and SU Chaplaincy are $72,147. This is a 12% decrease from the<br />
original <strong>2011</strong> budget and a 10% decrease from the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget. <strong>The</strong> reduction<br />
arises from historical spending in Youth Ministry being lower than budgeted. While<br />
there looks to be a significant budget decrease from <strong>2011</strong>, the 2012 budget is a 35%<br />
increase from the 2010 actual expended in this area.<br />
Growth in faith, Spirituality/Formation (lines 130 through 149): This area includes costs<br />
<strong>of</strong> canonical COM and the COM teams, Fresh Start, Retiree benefits and luncheon,<br />
Transition Consultant Ministry (previously listed as Transition Education for Clergy/<br />
Lay). Total estimated expenses are $85,316 including $21,500 for new formation program<br />
initiatives. <strong>The</strong> 2012 proposed budget is a 20% decrease from <strong>2011</strong> original<br />
budget and a 17% decrease from the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget. Decrease arises primarily<br />
from reduction in anticipated expense for Canonical COM and Transition Consultant<br />
Ministry.
2012 are $53,596. This is a 2% increase from the original <strong>2011</strong> budget and a decrease<br />
<strong>of</strong> 12% from the revised <strong>2011</strong> budget. <strong>New</strong> and returning additions to this area are<br />
Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles $6,000; MDG’s Grace House $2,000; and <strong>Episcopal</strong> Relief and Development<br />
$414. Reduction is primarily from E.F.H.N. grants. <strong>2011</strong> revised budget includes<br />
a carryover <strong>of</strong> unspent funds from 2010. A carryover is not anticipated for 2012.<br />
A portion <strong>of</strong> the .007% committed to MDG’s is being directed to the Grace House project<br />
being run out <strong>of</strong> Grace, Syracuse.<br />
Creative Worship & Liturgy (lines 171 and 172): <strong>The</strong> proposed 2012 budget is $1,000.<br />
This is half the original <strong>2011</strong> budget.<br />
Strategic Initiative Grants (line 174): <strong>The</strong>re is no grant pool budgeted for 2012. <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong> budget was $25,251.<br />
Other (lines 176 through 183): Total proposed 2012 budget is $2,200 a 39% increase<br />
from <strong>2011</strong> original budget. <strong>The</strong> increase is due to ECW Programs returning to budget<br />
at $700.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2012 Budget Expenses summarized:<br />
47.1% <strong>of</strong> expense is for Administrative Ministry Support<br />
2.1% <strong>of</strong> expense is for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services<br />
23.0% <strong>of</strong> expense is mandated by Canons (in fact 18.45 % <strong>of</strong> the total expense is Diocesan Assessment<br />
to the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Center!)<br />
5.8% <strong>of</strong> expense is Uncollected Pledge and Assessment<br />
2.1% <strong>of</strong> expense is for Unincorporated Parishes and Chapels and Closed Parishes<br />
7.5% <strong>of</strong> expense is for the Strategic Initiative—Ministry Development<br />
4.2% <strong>of</strong> expense is for the Strategic Initiative—Evangelism <strong>of</strong> Youth & Young Adults<br />
4.9% <strong>of</strong> expense is for the Strategic Initiative—Growth in Faith, Spirituality and Formation<br />
3.1% <strong>of</strong> expense is for the Strategic Initiative—Outreach to All in our Community<br />
.2% <strong>of</strong> expense is for other programs<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board presents for your consideration a balanced budget <strong>of</strong> $1,733,485. It does so with the full<br />
knowledge that change is needed in the future and that the response <strong>of</strong> “that’s how we’ve always done<br />
it” is not sufficient answer to a question <strong>of</strong> why we do what we do.
December 31, 2010<br />
Assets<br />
Current Assets<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong><br />
Thornfield<br />
Foundation<br />
Cash 1,877,756 0<br />
Investment in <strong>Central</strong> Investment<br />
Funds * 11,945,391 452,009<br />
Accounts Receivable 253,066 4,304<br />
Inventory & Prepaid Expenses 76,779 0<br />
Beneficial Interest in Trust 84,759 0<br />
Fixed Assets<br />
Total Current Assets 14,237,751 456,312<br />
Land 207,426 0<br />
Leasehold & Capital Improvements 2,625 0<br />
Furniture & Fixtures 10,755 0<br />
Equipment 36,475 0<br />
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (55,512) 0<br />
Total Fixed Assets 201,768 0<br />
Total Assets 14,439,519 456,312<br />
Liabilities<br />
Accounts Payable 74,838 0<br />
Other Liabilities & Agency Funds 62,233 4,287<br />
Post Retirement Benefit 86,395 0<br />
Beneficial Interest in Trust 84,759 0<br />
Fund Balances<br />
Total Liabilities 308,225 4,287<br />
Fund Balance 14,131,295 452,026<br />
Total Fund Balances 14,131,295 452,026<br />
Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 14,439,519 456,312<br />
* Investments held for Parishes at 12/31/10 had Market Value <strong>of</strong> $6,914,186 and are not shown on these financial statements.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se values represent a point in time and are subject to fluctuations inherent in the market.<br />
<strong>The</strong> income from the diocesan portion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds is subject to the following spending restrictions:<br />
Donor Restricted<br />
Board Designated
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2010<br />
2010 revised<br />
budget 2010 Actual Variance<br />
Income<br />
Assessment 1,045,117 1,033,148 -11,969<br />
Parish Assessment Exemption in 2010 (approximately $1,194/<br />
parish)<br />
-62,025 -62,025 0<br />
Pledge 142,009 156,736 14,727<br />
Investment Income:<br />
Diocesan Unrestricted Investment Earnings Net 55,953 80,906 24,953<br />
Parish Mission FBO Earnings Net 92,221 104,651 12,430<br />
Other Diocesan Restricted Earnings (See item*) 214,299 295,720 81,421<br />
2009 Diocesan Restricted Earnings Carried to 2010 10,029 0 -10,029<br />
Sale <strong>of</strong> Shares from Unrestricted, Thornfield Foundation Principal,<br />
EFHN<br />
29,000 36,077 7,077<br />
Unrealized gain (loss) on Investments 0 937,967 937,967<br />
One-Time(OT) Disbursement from Interest or Reserves: #<br />
Interest Only Board Designated Investment Earnings 1,387 0 -1,387<br />
Fees:<br />
Retiree Spouse Health Insurance Premiums 17,812 20,105 2,293<br />
Convention Fees 20,000 19,000 -1,000<br />
Thornfield Property Rental 50 2,300 2,250<br />
Administrative Fees, CIF 3,788 2,284 -1,504<br />
Grants:<br />
ECD-Deaf Ministry-(OT Apply Yearly) 5,810 1,451 -4,360<br />
Thornfield Foundation 6,175 37,263 31,088<br />
St. Mark's Evangelist Grant-(OT) 0 0 0<br />
Strategic Initiative Funds-(OT/Yearly) 47,374 20,856 -26,518<br />
Bishop's Discretionary Fund 14,000 7,851 -6,149<br />
Contributors' Fund 17,200 18,259 1,059<br />
Miscellaneous:<br />
Interest 5,500 13,185 7,685<br />
Other 0 10,649 10,649<br />
Property Fund-(OT) 5,000 0 -5,000<br />
Funds from Closed Property Settlement 0 58,740 58,740<br />
Proceeds from Sale <strong>of</strong> Closed Parish Property-(OT) 83,278 46,290 -36,988<br />
Proceeds from Sale <strong>of</strong> Unincorporated Parish Property 0 41,833 41,833<br />
Strategic Initiative Funds (OT - Interim project) 7,042 594 -6,448<br />
TotalIncome 1761019 2883840 1122821
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2010<br />
2010 revised<br />
budget 2010 Actual Variance<br />
Expense<br />
Administration to Support Mission:<br />
Compensation & Benefits for Office:<br />
Bishop* 169,792 168,375 1,417<br />
Canon to Ordinary 26,710 26,710 0<br />
Other Staff 319,021 339,909 -20,888<br />
Total Compensation & Benefits for Office 515,523 534,994 -19,471<br />
Rent 44558 43,260 1,298<br />
Business Insurance 13672 6,733 6,939<br />
Equipment Repairs & Lease 23116 24,387 -1,271<br />
Office Supplies & Services* 11400 11,388 12<br />
Communication Services (phone, web, etc.) 8500 7,431 1,070<br />
Parking 11735 9,896 1,839<br />
Postage 6000 2,905 3,095<br />
Meetings and Activities: Deacon Conf, DB Retreat, Ordinations<br />
Travel & Training:<br />
5496 4,158 1,338<br />
Bishop 33700 27,447 6,253<br />
Other Staff 19500 10,743 8,757<br />
Total Travel & Training 53,200 38,190 15,010<br />
Advertising 0<br />
Desk Publishing Letterhead, Brochures, Reports 6,300 2,114 4,186<br />
Depreciation - unfunded 0 8,381 -8,381<br />
Dues & Fees-mostly Ecumenical*<br />
Accruals:<br />
6,955 13,819 -6,864<br />
Lambeth 800 0 800<br />
Bishop Search 5,000 0 5,000<br />
Sabbaticals 6,000 0 6,000<br />
Total Accruals 11,800 0 11,800<br />
Ministry Certificates 1,000 85 915<br />
Casualty loss 0 713 -713<br />
Loss on disposal <strong>of</strong> asset 0 958 -958
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2010<br />
2010 revised<br />
budget 2010 Actual Variance<br />
Expense<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services:<br />
Legal 43,500 21,628 21,872<br />
Audit 14,000 12,800 1,200<br />
Risk Management 5,000 3,600 1,400<br />
Retiree Actuary Report (required for audit) 2,500 2,000 500<br />
Ministry Developer Consultant 50,000 0 50,000<br />
Other 32,750 12,185 20,565<br />
Total Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services 147,750 52,214 95,536<br />
Mandated by Canons except COM (see below*):<br />
Safe Church 2,250 0 2,250<br />
National Church Assessment 269,345 269,345 0<br />
General Convention (2009 General Convention Projected<br />
Expense, 2010 Accrual for 2012) ^<br />
15,000 0 15,000<br />
Title IV - Change Training, expense from title iv matters 6,000 0 6,000<br />
Convention (2009 Convention higher due to Presiding<br />
Bishop)<br />
36,700 36,945 -245<br />
Total Mandated by Canons except COM 329,295 306,290 23,005<br />
Uncollectable Pledge and Assessment 71646 61,804 9,842<br />
Property:<br />
Thornfield Property Maintenance (2010 out <strong>of</strong> Thornfield<br />
Foundation Shares)<br />
13,000 41,332 -28,332<br />
Unincorporated Parishes & Chapels* 16,500 50,700 -34,200<br />
Closed Parishes 10,000 4,815 5,185<br />
Total Property 39,500 96,847 -57,347<br />
Ministry Development:<br />
Church Plant-<strong>New</strong> Ministry Project:<br />
Compensation & Benefits* (1/2 year in 2010)<br />
Ephphatha-Deaf Parish:<br />
2,421 2,421 0<br />
Deaf Minister Compensation & Benefits* 33,379 29,352 4,027<br />
Program* 15,510 10,164 5,347<br />
Parish Mission Commitments-FBO's* 92,221 104,627 -12,406<br />
Stewardship ^ 0<br />
Total Ministry Development 143,531 146,564 -3,033
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2010<br />
2010 revised<br />
budget 2010 Actual Variance<br />
Expense<br />
Evangelism <strong>of</strong> Youth & Young Adults:<br />
Youth Ministry:<br />
Youth Programs* 17,000 10,702 6,298<br />
Accrual EYE<br />
College & Young Adult Ministry:<br />
2,156 0 2,156<br />
SU Chaplain/ECM, Compensation & Benefits* 45,931 40,439 5,492<br />
SU/ECM Program*, ^ 6,125 4,681 1,444<br />
EC@Cornell* 5,000 5,000 0<br />
Total College & Young Adult Ministry 76,212 60,822 15,390<br />
Growth in faith, Spirituality/Formation<br />
Canterbury Way-Clergy 400 38 362<br />
Commission on Ministry ^ 15,750 1,012 14,738<br />
Continuing Education for the Ordained ^ 0 1,721 -1,721<br />
Cursillio Leaders Workshop 750 0 750<br />
Education for Ministry: EFM License* 2,500 2,500 0<br />
Fresh Start--Clergy <strong>New</strong> Ministry 2,700 1,623 1,077<br />
Formation Program/Life-Long Formation/Ministry Fair* 28,550 1,695 26,855<br />
Parish Secretary/PEACE Workshop 1,100 0 1,100<br />
Retiree Luncheon* 700 450 250<br />
Retiree Benefits & Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Fees 24,000 33,265 -9,265<br />
Seminarian Scholarships* 15,425 15,865 -440<br />
Transition Education for Clergy/Lay 16,492 10,044 6,448<br />
Workshop for Wardens & Vestry 750 0 750<br />
Total Growth in faith, Spirituality/Formation 109,117 68,214 40,903<br />
Outreach to all in our community:<br />
Companion <strong>Diocese</strong>:<br />
General Support & Scholarships ^ 5,500 5,500 0<br />
Mission <strong>of</strong> Miracles 5,000 5,000 0<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Fund for Human Need-EFHN Grants* 15,016 2,905 12,111<br />
Millennium Dev. Goals:MDG* 10,148 10,148 0<br />
Trinity Memorial Canteen 2,990 2,990 0<br />
United Thank Offering-UTO* 1,612 6,500 -4,888<br />
Total Outreach to all in our community 40,266 33,043 7,223<br />
Strategic Initiative Grants ° 21,878 20,856 1,022
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2010<br />
Expense<br />
2010 revised<br />
budget 2010 Actual Variance<br />
Other:<br />
Archives 1,585 -710 2,295<br />
ECW Programs ^ 800 292 508<br />
Discretionary Fund Expenses 14,000 8,102 5,898<br />
Contributor's Fund 17,200 23,105 -5,905<br />
Total Other 33,585 30,789 2,796<br />
Total Expenses 1,732,035 1,586,856 145,179<br />
Surplus/(Loss) 28,984 1,296,984 1,268,000<br />
Other Activity (net)<br />
Thornfield Foundation 15,828<br />
Total Balance 15,828<br />
Less: Investment Earnings Reinvested (116,724)<br />
Less: Funds from Other Reserves (57,527)
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds<br />
Balance Sheet (audited)<br />
December 31, 2010<br />
CIF No. 2 CIF No. 3<br />
Assets<br />
Current Assets<br />
Cash 2,039 0<br />
Investments at fair market value * 19,232,670 773,018<br />
Total Current Assets 19,234,709 773,018<br />
Total Assets 19,234,709 773,018<br />
Liabilities<br />
Accounts Payable 40,888 2,785<br />
Investments pending 215 0<br />
Investments held for <strong>Diocese</strong> 11,833,471 236,747<br />
Investments held for Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> 523,123 0<br />
Investments held for Thornfield Foundation 456,312 0<br />
Investments held for Parishes 6,380,699 533,486<br />
Total Liabilities 19,234,709 773,018<br />
Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 19,234,709 773,018<br />
* <strong>The</strong>se values represent a point in time and are subject to fluctuations inherent in<br />
the market.<br />
Investments in <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2 are managed by two managers.<br />
Those managers and the percentage <strong>of</strong> the investments they hold are:<br />
Fenimore 16%<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Foundation/State St. 84%
Income Statement (audited)<br />
For the Period Ending December 31, 2009<br />
2009 Revised<br />
Budget 2009 Actual Variance<br />
Worship and creative liturgy:<br />
Liturgy & Music Committee ^ 1,000 0 1,000<br />
Total Worship and creative liturgy 1,000 0 1,000<br />
Strategic Initiative Grants 45,040 4,100 40,940<br />
Other:<br />
Archives 1,100 1,031 69<br />
ECW Programs ^ 800 596 204<br />
Property Committee ^ 500 0 500<br />
Ecumenical & Interreligious Committee ^ 200 0 200<br />
Contributors' Fund 0 -423 423<br />
Discretionary Fund 0 7,684 -7,684<br />
Total Other 2,600 8,887 -6,287<br />
Total Expenses 1,957,000 1,757,694 199,306<br />
Surplus/(Loss) 15,312 2,663,572 2,648,260<br />
Other Activity (net)<br />
Thornfield Foundation 71,327<br />
Total Balance 2,734,899<br />
Less: Investment Earnings Reinvested (115,040)<br />
Less: Funds from Other Reserves (34,950)
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds<br />
Balance Sheet (audited)<br />
December 31, 2009<br />
CIF No. 2 CIF No. 3<br />
Assets<br />
Current Assets<br />
Cash 13,509 0<br />
Investments at fair market value * 17,658,860 756,257<br />
Total Current Assets 17,672,369 756,257<br />
Total Assets 17,672,369 756,257<br />
Liabilities<br />
Accounts Payable 21,138 7,596<br />
Investments pending 10,125 0<br />
Investments held for <strong>Diocese</strong> 10,803,324 229,092<br />
Investments held for Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> 365,072 0<br />
Investments held for Thornfield Foundation 440,795 0<br />
Investments held for Parishes 6,031,915 519,568<br />
Total Liabilities 17,672,369 756,257<br />
Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 17,672,369 756,257<br />
* <strong>The</strong>se values represent a point in time and are subject to fluctuations inherent in<br />
in the market.<br />
Investments in <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2 are managed by two managers.<br />
Those managers and the percentage <strong>of</strong> the investments they hold are:<br />
Note: Amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds<br />
Income Statement (audited)<br />
December 31, 2010<br />
CIF No. 2 CIF No. 3<br />
Revenues Actual Actual<br />
Investment earnings 380,725 27,352<br />
Gain on sale <strong>of</strong> securities (28,598) 0<br />
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on investments 1,986,376 21,086<br />
Total Revenues 2,338,502 48,438<br />
Expenses<br />
Management fees 36,132 0<br />
Custody fees 104,159 4,670<br />
Accounting fees 2,284 0<br />
Audit & legal fees 3,200 0<br />
Parish & <strong>Diocese</strong> Allocation 2,192,727 43,768<br />
Total Expenses 2,338,502 48,438<br />
Revenue Over Expenses (0) (0)<br />
Note: Amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
ORDINATIONS<br />
Bishop’s Official Acts -- <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III<br />
Priest<br />
Jennifer Kenna St. Matthew’s, Liverpool June 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
David Hanselman Zion, Greene November 12, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Transitional Deacon<br />
David Hanselman St. Paul’s, Waterloo May 7, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Kay Houck Grace, Baldwinsville August 3, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Vocational Deacon<br />
NA<br />
LETTERS DIMISSORY ISSUED<br />
Clarke French to North Carolina March 29, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Sally French to North Carolina May 17, <strong>2011</strong><br />
LETTERS DIMISSORY RECEIVED<br />
Bruce MacDuffie from North Dakota January 13, <strong>2011</strong><br />
David A. Drebert from Milwaukee June 28, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Kay Drebert from Milwaukee (deacon) July 26, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Jacqueline Smith from Massachusetts August 30, <strong>2011</strong><br />
John Andersen from Virginia November 15, <strong>2011</strong><br />
RELEASED FROM OBLIGATIONS AS A PRIEST<br />
Jeffrey H<strong>of</strong>fman September 8, <strong>2011</strong><br />
DECONSECRATION<br />
NA<br />
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SUMMARY OF CONFIRMATIONS<br />
Church Total Number Number Number Number<br />
<strong>of</strong> Candidates Confirmed Received Reaffirmed<br />
Auburn, St. Peter & John 8 8 0 0<br />
Baldwinsville, Grace<br />
Church<br />
3 3 0 0<br />
Binghamton, Trinity-<br />
Memorial<br />
1 0 1 0<br />
Black River, St. John’s 4 4 0 0<br />
Brownville, St. Paul’s 6 6 0 0<br />
Camillus, St. Luke’s 7 5 2 0<br />
Candor, St. Mark’s 2 2 0 2<br />
Cazenovia, St. Peter’s 5 5 0 0<br />
Copenhagen, Grace Church 9 8 1 0<br />
Dewitt, St. David’s 5 0 5 0<br />
East Syracuse, Emmanuel 2 1 1 0<br />
Endicott, St. Paul’s 6 6 0 0<br />
Fulton, All Saint’s 1 1 0 0<br />
Hamilton, St. Thomas’ 8 6 2 0<br />
Ithaca, St. John’s 4 4 0 0<br />
Jordan, Christ Church 2 2 0 0<br />
Johnson City, All Saints’ 5 3 0 2<br />
Liverpool, St. Matthew’s 24 17 6 1<br />
Oneida, St. John’s 6 2 4 0<br />
Manlius, Christ Church 3 3 0 0<br />
Owego, St. Paul’s 3 2 1 0<br />
Port Leyden, St. Mark’s 3 0 3 0<br />
Sherrill, Gethsemane 8 7 1 0<br />
Skaneateles, St. James 4 2 2 0<br />
Syracuse, Church <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Savior<br />
8 8 0 0<br />
Totals 137 105 29 5<br />
107<br />
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2010 Parish Quota, Pledge & Assessment<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diocesan budget is funded in large part by the assessments and pledges <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parishes. <strong>The</strong> quota, pledge and assessment <strong>of</strong> each parish for 2010 are listed in the<br />
following table in accordance with Canon XIV, Section 8. <strong>The</strong> information displayed is<br />
for 2010, as this <strong>Journal</strong> is a historical document that chronicles activities <strong>of</strong> the prior<br />
year.<br />
Quota<br />
<strong>The</strong> quota requested from each parish is calculated from a three-year moving average<br />
<strong>of</strong> parish normal operating income. For the 2010 budget, quotas were calculated using<br />
data provided by parishes on Parochial Reports for the years 2006-2008. (Parochial<br />
Reports are due in March <strong>of</strong> the year following that <strong>of</strong> the report, making the 2009 data<br />
unavailable until mid-2010). <strong>The</strong> amount requested <strong>of</strong> each parish was 6% and appears<br />
in the “Quota” column <strong>of</strong> the table. <strong>The</strong> “Pledge” column represents the commitment<br />
<strong>of</strong> each parish to that 6% quota. This is a voluntary contribution.<br />
Assessment<br />
<strong>The</strong> assessment <strong>of</strong> each parish is calculated from the same three-year moving average<br />
<strong>of</strong> normal operating income as is the quota, described above. For the 2010 budget, the<br />
assessment rate was set by the Diocesan Board at 10%. <strong>The</strong>se figures appear in the<br />
column labeled “Assessment” in the table. <strong>The</strong> assessment is a mandatory contribution.<br />
As a means to address the growing financial concerns <strong>of</strong> the parishes, up to a $1,194<br />
optional exemption was <strong>of</strong>fered towards each parish’s 2010 assessment. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan<br />
Board’s hope was that if the exemption was taken, it would be used to assist the<br />
parish’s mission in its community.<br />
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Parish Statistics
THE DIOCESE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK<br />
Table by District <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Mission Apportionment and Pledge<br />
2010 2010 2010 2010<br />
Assessment<br />
Exemption<br />
Quota Pledge Assessment Taken<br />
Binghamton District<br />
Binghamton, Christ Church 14,171 0 23,618 1,194<br />
Binghamton, Trinity Memorial 23,543 3,000 39,238 1,194<br />
Chenango Bridge, St. Mark's 12,054 735 20,091 0<br />
Endicott, St. Paul's 16,611 15,250 27,685 0<br />
Johnson City, All Saints' 0 0 13,689 0<br />
Whitney Point, Grace 1,291 643 2,151 1,194<br />
Windsor, Zion<br />
Chemung District<br />
2,056 2,056 3,427 1,194<br />
Elmira, Emmanuel 2,172 2,244 3,756 0<br />
Elmira, Grace 15,062 0 25,104 1,194<br />
Elmira, Trinity 12,884 0 10,000 0<br />
Elmira Heights, St. John's 955 0 1,592 0<br />
Horseheads, St. Matthew 's 8,005 0 13,342 1,194<br />
Waverly, Grace 2,364 300 3,939 1,194<br />
Wellsburg, Christ Church<br />
Chenango District<br />
819 400 1,365 0<br />
Afton, St. Ann's 2,656 2,656 4,427 0<br />
Bainbridge, St. Peter's 3,885 2,824 6,476 1,194<br />
Greene, Zion 8,153 1,000 13,588 1,194<br />
<strong>New</strong> Berlin, St. Andrew 's 6,168 0 10,280 1,194<br />
Norw ich, Emmanuel 16,058 4,000 26,763 0<br />
Oxford, St. Paul's 3,143 0 5,238 1,194<br />
Sherburne, Epiphany 1,521 0 2,535 0<br />
S. <strong>New</strong> Berlin, St. Matthew 's<br />
Finger Lakes Syracuse West District<br />
1,307 0 2,178 1,194<br />
Auburn, Ss. Peter & John 11,171 0 18,618 1,194<br />
Aurora, St. Paul's 1,512 1,512 2,519 0<br />
Camillus, St. Luke's 11,235 3,000 18,725 1,194<br />
Jordan, Christ Church 6,529 0 6,625 0<br />
Marcellus, St. John's 5,211 1,200 8,684 1,194<br />
Seneca Falls, Trinity 7,368 0 12,279 1,194<br />
Skaneateles, St. James' 27,311 21,435 45,519 1,194<br />
Syracuse, St. Mark the Evangelist 11,806 5,323 19,677 0<br />
Waterloo, St. Paul's 7,460 0 12,434 0<br />
Willard, Christ Church 1,911 1,911 3,185 1,194<br />
Willow dale, Grace 1,297 650 2,162 0<br />
109<br />
Parish Statistics
THE DIOCESE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK<br />
Table by District <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Mission Apportionment and Pledge<br />
2010 2010 2010 2010<br />
Assessment<br />
Exemption<br />
Quota Pledge Assessment Taken<br />
Ithaca-Cortland District<br />
Candor, St. Mark's 1,934 1,934 3,224 0<br />
Cortland, Grace 12,728 1,000 21,214 1,194<br />
Ithaca, St. John's 17,263 0 28,772 1,194<br />
Moravia, St. Matthew 's 5,158 0 8,597 0<br />
Ow ego, St. Paul's 9,125 4,813 15,209 1,194<br />
Slaterville Springs, St. Thomas' 1,775 1,775 2,958 0<br />
Speedsville, St. John's 963 963 1,605 0<br />
Trumansburg, Epiphany<br />
Oswego-Northern Onondaga District<br />
3,192 0 5,321 1,194<br />
Baldw insville, Grace 12,567 0 20,945 1,194<br />
Constantia, Trinity 400 0 667 0<br />
Fulton, All Saints' 3,103 0 5,172 1,194<br />
Liverpool, St. Matthew 's 10,041 1,194 16,735 1,194<br />
Mexico, Grace 841 841 1,402 394<br />
N. Syracuse, St. Thomas' 3,858 0 6,430 1,194<br />
Osw ego, Resurrection 8,264 500 13,773 1,194<br />
Pulaski, St. James'<br />
North Country District<br />
3,515 3,515 5,858 1,194<br />
Adams, Emmanuel 4,304 0 7,174 0<br />
Black River, St. John's 2,454 2,454 4,091 1,194<br />
Brow nville, St. Paul's 3,319 493 5,531 0<br />
Cape Vincent, St. John's 5,773 5,773 9,621 1,194<br />
Carthage, Grace 2,138 1,200 3,562 0<br />
Clayton, Christ Church 5,926 5,518 9,877 1,194<br />
Copenhagen, Grace 4,018 1,200 6,697 1,194<br />
Evans Mills, St. Andrew 's 442 400 737 737<br />
Pierrepont Manor, Zion 1,787 0 2,978 0<br />
Watertow n, Trinity<br />
Syracuse-East District<br />
21,082 0 35,137 1,194<br />
Cazenovia, St. Peter's 12,270 0 20,450 1,194<br />
Chittenango, St. Paul's 5,025 800 8,375 1,194<br />
DeWitt, St. David's 13,672 1,800 22,786 0<br />
E. Syracuse, Emmanuel 4,012 500 6,687 1,194<br />
Fayetteville, Trinity 14,815 0 24,691 0<br />
Manlius, Christ Church 16,200 0 27,000 0<br />
Syracuse, Grace 6,088 6,088 10,147 1,194<br />
110<br />
Parish Statistics
THE DIOCESE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK<br />
Table by District <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Mission Apportionment and Pledge<br />
2010 2010 2010 2010<br />
Assessment<br />
Exe m ption<br />
Quota Pledge Assessment Taken<br />
Utica-Rome District<br />
Barneveld, St. David's 4,305 4,305 7,174 1,194<br />
Boonville, Trinity 3,119 3,119 5,199 1,194<br />
Camden, Trinity 2,958 2,958 4,931 1,194<br />
Canastota, Trinity 2,334 0 3,891 1,194<br />
Chadw icks, St. George's 1,064 1,064 1,774 0<br />
Clark Mills, St. Mark's 1,037 252 1,728 0<br />
Clinton, St. James' 13,052 0 21,754 1,194<br />
Constableville, St. Paul's 747 48 1,246 1,194<br />
Hamilton, St. Thomas' 10,732 0 17,887 1,194<br />
Low ville, Trinity 5,591 1,000 9,318 0<br />
<strong>New</strong> Hartford, St. Stephen's 5,381 0 3,138 1,194<br />
Oneida, St. John's 4,965 2,250 8,276 0<br />
Port Leyden, St. Mark's 4,937 4,937 8,228 1,194<br />
Rome, Zion 14,003 0 23,339 1,194<br />
Sherrill, Gethsemane 3,775 0 3,200 0<br />
Utica, All Saints' 4,596 0 7,660 1,194<br />
Utica, Grace 25,428 0 42,380 0<br />
Waterville, Grace 4,558 3,798 7,596 1,194<br />
Whitesboro, St. John's 2,716 0 4,527 1,194<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2 (CIF No. 2) was established in 1946 to provide a convenient<br />
means for investment <strong>of</strong> combined trust, endowment and permanent funds <strong>of</strong><br />
parishes and other church related organizations within the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong>. <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2 is a diversified portfolio consisting <strong>of</strong> equities,<br />
bonds, US treasury notes and cash.<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3 (CIF No. 3) was established in 1999 to provide an alternative<br />
vehicle to CIF No. 2, as well as a convenient means for investment <strong>of</strong> combined<br />
trust, endowment and permanent funds <strong>of</strong> parishes and the <strong>Diocese</strong> that may<br />
not be legally invested in a diversified portfolio. <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3 is a<br />
fixed income only fund, and does not hold any equity positions. CIF No. 3 is managed<br />
by <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Foundation/State Street Global Advisors, Boston, MA.<br />
<strong>The</strong> assets are domiciled, with oversight and supervision by the Diocesan Board, at<br />
State Street Bank & Trust Company.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional investment management at a reduced cost is available for CIF No. 2<br />
due to economies <strong>of</strong> scale. Management <strong>of</strong> the Fund is provided by two pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
investment companies for further diversification <strong>of</strong> the portfolio. <strong>The</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional investment<br />
managers, their investment discipline and percent <strong>of</strong> the total portfolio<br />
under management were as follows:<br />
· <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Foundation/State Street Global Advisors, Boston, MA (value,<br />
growth) 84%<br />
· Fenimore Asset Managers, Cobleskill, NY (growth) 16%<br />
Assets are domiciled as follows (with oversight and supervision by the Diocesan<br />
Board):<br />
· ECF/State Street Global Advisors, State Street Bank & Trust Company<br />
· Fenimore Asset Managers HSBC<br />
For the twelve months ending December 31, 2010, CIF No. 2 paid a total return distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> $1.99, representing 4.75% <strong>of</strong> the three year average net asset value per<br />
share <strong>of</strong> $41.90. For shareholders whose account’s net asset value was less than<br />
the original investment received, payout was made <strong>of</strong> net earnings only per share.<br />
Net earnings distribution per share was $.50 for the year. For <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>Central</strong> Investment<br />
Fund No. 2 has based its total return distribution at an annual rate <strong>of</strong> 4.5% <strong>of</strong><br />
the average three year net asset value per share <strong>of</strong> $38.42. This <strong>2011</strong> calculation is<br />
also made on a total return basis to eligible shareholders, shareholders ineligible for<br />
total return will be paid out at net earnings per share.<br />
During the year, the process was begun to replace the <strong>Central</strong> Investment Funds with<br />
a newer model investment alternative slated to be in place in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
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Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund<br />
Emmanuel, Adams<br />
Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Emmanuel Church Fund 2002 819.3 33,093.01<br />
St. Luke's Chapel Fund<br />
St Ann's, Afton<br />
2002 1,261.6 50,958.31<br />
Allie Grant 1968 25.0 1,009.80<br />
Grace Keator 1968 148.0 5,977.99<br />
Church Fund 1992 1,403.6 56,693.94<br />
Zurn Endowment 1998 203.2 8,207.62<br />
Loren & Sue Guy Fund<br />
St. Paul's, Aurora<br />
2009 277.0 11,188.53<br />
St. Paul's Church<br />
St. Peter's, Bainbridge<br />
1947 914.0 36,918.11<br />
Dickinson Flower 1971 26.0 1,050.19<br />
Dickinson Music 1971 26.0 1,050.19<br />
Dickinson Youth 1971 51.0 2,059.98<br />
Frank Lewis 1965 106.0 4,281.53<br />
Juliand Memorial 1971 507.0 20,478.65<br />
Collins 2003 10,123.4 408,902.43<br />
Organ - general 1998 54.0 2,181.16<br />
Demeree - Wardens & Vestry<br />
Grace, Baldwinsville<br />
1998 247.2 9,984.86<br />
Organ Maintenance - orig. gift 1999 321.8 12,998.08<br />
Organ Maintenance Fund - earnings 1999 712.5 28,779.16<br />
General Fund<br />
Christ Church, Binghamton<br />
1999 977.2 39,470.88<br />
Endowment Fund 2002 2,847.1 114,999.52<br />
Memorial Fund 2002 0.0 0.00<br />
Rachael Davis Fund 2002 5,938.9 239,882.91<br />
Rectory Fund 2004 3,079.4 124,382.53<br />
Miller Fund 2002 890.8 35,981.02<br />
Historical Preservation Fund 2004 512.3 20,692.72<br />
Capital Improvement Fund 2004 305.1 12,323.54<br />
J. Wilson Fund 2006 642.0 25,931.54<br />
Trust Fund<br />
St John's, Black River<br />
2007 507.8 20,510.96<br />
St. John's Church<br />
Trinity, Boonville<br />
1992 731.7 29,554.69<br />
Lansing Fund<br />
St. Paul's, Brownville<br />
1993 549.1 22,179.14<br />
St. Paul's Church<br />
St. Luke's, Camillus<br />
1977 796.3 32,164.00<br />
St. Luke's Church 1992 386.9 15,627.59<br />
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Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Trinity, Canastota<br />
Trinity Church 1994 164.6 6,648.49<br />
St. Mark's, Candor<br />
W.E. Moore 1957 38.0 1,534.89<br />
St. Mark's Church 1946 625.0 25,244.88<br />
St. John, Cape Vincent<br />
Mary J. Eichelberger 1946 523.1 21,128.95<br />
Ruth Folger 1954 133.1 5,376.15<br />
Marion E. Jerome 1955 232.3 9,383.02<br />
Kathryn C. Millar 2004 28.6 1,155.21<br />
St. John's Church 1946 15.7 634.15<br />
St. John's Church Cemetery 1946 25.5 1,029.99<br />
Urania Saunders 1946 16.7 674.54<br />
Alice Van Schaick 1946 16.7 674.54<br />
Woodruff Endowment 1946 359.0 14,500.66<br />
Grace, Carthage<br />
Church Fund 1994 932.1 37,649.20<br />
Parish Use Fund 2000 142.9 5,771.99<br />
St. Paul's, Chittenango<br />
St. Paul's Church 1994 266.3 10,756.34<br />
Grace, Copenhagen<br />
Clarke-Thompson 1949 107.0 4,321.92<br />
Grace Church Women's Auxiliary 1947 20.0 807.84<br />
Emmanuel, Elmira<br />
Emmanuel Church Endowment 1946 93.5 3,776.63<br />
Thompson Endowment 1946 105.0 4,241.14<br />
St. John's, Elmira Heights<br />
Elizabeth & Samuel Napier 1960 191.0 7,714.84<br />
St. John's Church 1962 59.0 2,383.12<br />
St. Andrew's, Evans Mills<br />
Evans Mills 1946 61.0 2,463.90<br />
Carrie A. Lawton 1973 1,113.1 44,960.12<br />
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Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Trinity, Fayetteville<br />
Mary Dougherty 1951 19.0 767.44<br />
Caroline L.B. Wheeler 1946 101.0 4,079.57<br />
Trinity Music Ministry 1994 69.6 2,811.27<br />
David Beveridge Memorial 1994 90.4 3,651.42<br />
Williams & Parish Endow - II 1997 20.9 844.19<br />
Williams & Parish Endow - I 1997 11.7 472.58<br />
Planned Giving Fund 1998 706.8 28,548.93<br />
All Saints', Fulton<br />
All Saints' Church 1965 143.0 5,776.03<br />
Cora B. Chauncey 1965 15.0 605.88<br />
Hubbard Estate 2002 9.9 399.88<br />
Sommers Estate 2002 19.8 799.76<br />
Hughes Estate 2002 29.6 1,195.60<br />
Memorial Fund 2002 150.8 6,091.08<br />
Reynolds Estate 2002 191.7 7,743.11<br />
Hackett 2002 197.6 7,981.42<br />
Nelson Estate 2002 293.0 11,834.80<br />
Hayes Estate 2002 301.6 12,182.17<br />
George Estate 2002 443.8 17,925.88<br />
Painter Estate 2002 494.0 19,953.55<br />
Gartland Estate 2002 531.2 21,456.13<br />
Butler Estate 2002 1,639.5 66,222.37<br />
Endowment Fund 2002 13.9 561.45<br />
Rectory Sale 2008 1,906.6 77,011.02<br />
St. Thomas', Hamilton<br />
St. Thomas' Church Endowment 1946 1,851.1 74,769.28<br />
Elizabeth A. Meggett 1997 2,560.1 103,407.07<br />
Historic Preservation Fund 2003.00 1,163.8 47,007.99<br />
All Saints', Johnson City<br />
Adele B. Brown 1947 52.0 2,100.37<br />
Blanding Endowment 2000 74.1 2,993.03<br />
All Saints' Investment Reserve Fund 2000 791.7 31,978.19<br />
Repair & Maint. Fund (subsequent) 1999 92.0 3,716.05<br />
E.S. MacDonald Flower Fund 1952 94.0 3,796.83<br />
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Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Christ, Jordan<br />
Converse 1946 205.0 8,280.32<br />
Daboll-Andrews 1957 71.0 2,867.82<br />
Charlotte Daboll 1946 105.0 4,241.14<br />
Henry Daboll 1903 161.0 6,503.08<br />
Henry Daboll Parish Bequest 1946 78.0 3,150.56<br />
Jennie Daboll 1948 32.0 1,292.54<br />
Harry Preston 1946 52.0 2,100.37<br />
Anna Snell 1934 321.0 12,965.77<br />
A. and D. Towne 1973 24.0 969.40<br />
Walter Warren 1969 263.0 10,623.05<br />
Margaret Burton 2008 73.1 2,952.64<br />
S Matthew's, Liverpool<br />
St. Matthews Endowment Fund 1998 626.8 25,317.59<br />
Trinity, Lowville<br />
Edith Connell 1954 88.0 3,554.48<br />
Trinity Church Trust Dayan 1953 8.0 323.13<br />
Trinity Church Trust Easton 1953 366.0 14,783.40<br />
Trinity Church Trust Kelly 1953 19.0 767.44<br />
Trinity Church Trust Moore 1953 28.0 1,130.97<br />
Trinity Church Trust West 1953 31.0 1,252.15<br />
Christ Church, Manlius<br />
Endowment Fund 2002 1,261.3 50,946.19<br />
Endowment Fund - Earnings 2002 463.2 18,709.49<br />
Emmaeus Fund 2002 397.5 16,055.74<br />
Emmaeus Fund - Earnings 2002 11.2 452.39<br />
Heritage Fund 2002 117.2 4,733.92<br />
Heritage Fund - Earnings 2002 15.3 617.99<br />
Capital Campaign Fund 2002 0.0 0.00<br />
Capital Campaign Fund - Earnings 2002 0.0 0.00<br />
Cemetery Fund 2002 1,104.5 44,612.75<br />
Cemetery Fund - Earnings 2002 31.7 1,280.42<br />
Crosby Trust 2005 0.0 0.00<br />
St. John's, Marathon<br />
St. John's Church 1946 126.0 5,089.37<br />
116<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
St. John's, Marcellus<br />
May E. Clift Memorial Bible Class 1946 289.7 11,701.51<br />
Organ Fund 1995 0.0 0.00<br />
Capital Maintenance 1998 0.0 0.00<br />
St. John's Unrestricted 1998 396.5 16,015.35<br />
St. Matthew's, Moravia<br />
Donald Wensky Memorial 1989 29.5 1,191.56<br />
Linda Belding Memorial 1989 18.0 727.05<br />
Sharon Signor 1990 52.9 2,136.73<br />
Samuel Edwin Day 1990 1,282.0 51,782.30<br />
Mrs. Webb J. Greenfield 1990 16.1 650.31<br />
Austin Fund 1990 43.2 1,744.93<br />
William Walker McLaren Fund 1990 428.8 17,320.01<br />
Margaret Austin Share 1990 4.8 193.88<br />
Louis Basl Fund 1990 8.0 323.13<br />
Mayolia D. Strong 1990 0.6 24.24<br />
Wesley R. Wilber 1990 32.2 1,300.62<br />
Joyce Roberts 1990 12.8 517.02<br />
Edith Mead 1990 51.7 2,088.26<br />
Marvin Keagle 1990 9.8 395.84<br />
Eva G. Wilson 1990 85.9 3,469.66<br />
Elondo K. Greenfield 1990 40.4 1,631.83<br />
Claude Richards 1990 8.0 323.13<br />
Russell Hess 1990 3.5 141.37<br />
St Matthew's Fund 1990 2,123.4 85,767.97<br />
George Shimer 1993 13.5 545.29<br />
Clarinda Briggs Organ Fund 1996 52.0 2,100.37<br />
Anna M. Fisher 2007T 157.0 6,341.51<br />
Ellen B Phillips 2007T 105.0 4,241.14<br />
Church Fund 2007T 1,226.8 49,552.67<br />
Ibbotson Fund 2007T 1,047.6 42,314.46<br />
Calvary Fund 2007 2,223.0 89,790.99<br />
Fund #3 Mary Creal 2007T 249.0 10,057.56<br />
St. Andrew's, <strong>New</strong> Berlin<br />
St. Andrew's Church 1951 503.1 20,321.12<br />
117<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
St. John's, Oneida<br />
Music & Organ Account 1993 0.0 0.00<br />
Madeleine Rudolph Altar Guild 1993 0.0 0.00<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> St. John's Accout 1994 0.0 0.00<br />
Building Maintenance 2000 576.0 23,265.68<br />
Resurrection, Oswego<br />
Discretionary Account 2004 1,239.4 50,061.61<br />
Church Support 2004 1,104.9 44,628.91<br />
Bldg Repairs & Maintenance 2004 330.3 13,341.41<br />
Endowment Fund 2005 1,038.9 41,963.05<br />
St. Paul's, Oxford<br />
Broughton Fund 1995 602.5 24,336.06<br />
Will Restricted Fund P&I 1995 788.8 31,861.06<br />
Will Restricted Fund P 2003 1,582.4 63,916.00<br />
Roach Endowment Fund 2004 328.4 13,264.67<br />
Emerson Fund 2005 1,099.1 44,394.64<br />
Vestry P&I 2003 616.1 24,885.39<br />
St. Mark's, Port Leyden<br />
St. Mark's Church 1955 197.0 7,957.19<br />
Mary Louise Williams 1994 9,626.3 388,823.66<br />
George B. Williams Trust Fund 1996 2,927.4 118,242.98<br />
St. James', Pulaski<br />
St. James' Church 1952 1,083.2 43,752.41<br />
Crandall Fund 92.8 3,748.36<br />
Peach Family Fund 1995 38.6 1,559.12<br />
Rectory Fund 2009 1,828.4 73,852.38<br />
Zion, Rome<br />
Zion Church 1948 236.0 9,532.47<br />
Christ Willard<br />
Christ Church 1946 800.3 32,325.56<br />
Caroline Stacy-Christ Church Beq 1907 61.0 2,463.90<br />
Mary W. Stacy-Christ Church Beq 1889 44.0 1,777.24<br />
William W. Stacy 1946 21.0 848.23<br />
Howard L. Johnson 1983 3,132.0 126,507.14<br />
Backlund Memorial 1995 223.7 9,035.65<br />
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Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Trinity, Seneca Falls<br />
Rector, Wardens & Vestry <strong>of</strong> Trinity 2003 899.7 36,340.51<br />
Restoration Fund 2003 0.0 0.00<br />
Partidge Fund 2003 44.6 1,801.47<br />
Gethsemane, Sherrill<br />
Church Fund 1994 1,316.4 53,171.78<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> Gethsemane 1997 143.5 5,796.22<br />
Epiphany, Sherburne<br />
Epiphany General Fund 1999 2,511.9 101,460.18<br />
Epiphany Cemetery Fund 1999 1,171.4 47,314.96<br />
St. Thomas', Slaterville Springs<br />
St. Thomas' Church 1946 368.2 14,872.26<br />
Blanchard Rideout Memorial 2001 42.3 1,708.57<br />
St. John's, Speedville<br />
Rose Ames 1948 10.0 403.92<br />
S John's Church 1946 105.0 4,241.14<br />
Sidney R. Smith 1965 28.0 1,130.97<br />
Grace, Syracuse<br />
Ella H. Cook Memorial 1946 13.0 525.09<br />
St. Alban's, Syracuse<br />
1964 Permanent Endowment Fund 2001 3,447.0 139,230.56<br />
1964 Permanent Endowment Fund Earnings 2001 5,040.3 203,586.83<br />
1997 Endowment Fund 2001 690.4 27,886.50<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Saviour, Syracuse<br />
Ida S. Martin 1959 9.0 363.53<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Epiphany, Trumansburg<br />
Church <strong>of</strong> the Epiphany 1947 2,583.2 104,340.12<br />
Pease Permanent Fund 1947 52.0 2,100.37<br />
Frederick R. Thompson 1947 101.0 4,079.57<br />
Jane S. Wilcox 1970 777.0 31,384.44<br />
Bequest Fund 1994 673.1 27,187.73<br />
Building Fund 1994 283.5 11,451.08<br />
Memorial Garden 1994 91.7 3,703.93<br />
119<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Grace, Utica<br />
Donald Stuart Memorial 1977 0.2 8.08<br />
Memorial Fund 2000 5.7 230.23<br />
Taylor-Clarke-Bink Organ Fund 2000 775.4 31,319.81<br />
Gertrude Wiggins Fund 2001 1.3 52.51<br />
Burke Fund 2002 395.2 15,962.84<br />
Frederick G. Weaver<br />
St. Paul's, Waterloo<br />
2006T 26.0 1,050.19<br />
St. Paul's Church<br />
St. Paul's, Watertown<br />
1968 1,722.0 69,554.69<br />
Rectory Fund 2000 277.6 11,212.77<br />
Memorial Endowment Fund<br />
Grace, Waverly<br />
2001 133.0 5,372.11<br />
Grace Church 1962 264.7 10,691.71<br />
N.S. Johnson 1953 184.5 7,452.29<br />
McDonald 1953 81.3 3,283.85<br />
Tuie Randall 1953 89.9 3,631.22<br />
Watrous-Clarke 1980 51.6 2,084.22<br />
Grace CD fund 2003 314.4 12,699.18<br />
Grace Rectory Sale<br />
St. John's, Whitesboro<br />
2007 999.0 40,351.42<br />
St. John's Income Account<br />
Grace, Whitney Point<br />
1996 320.1 12,929.42<br />
Louella Black 1953 84.0 3,392.91<br />
Grace Church Fund<br />
Zion, Windsor<br />
1998 98.1 3,962.44<br />
Zion CIF No. 2 1997 85.4 3,449.46<br />
Weeks Fund 1998 62.6 2,528.53<br />
Taylor Fund 1999 138.0 5,574.07<br />
Zion Foundation/Ro<strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Church At Cornell Univ.<br />
1998 50.2 2,027.67<br />
Chaplaincy Endowment 1982 22,773.6 919,866.89<br />
Edith P. Welch 1967 518.0 20,922.96<br />
Stott Memorial 1988 210.0 8,482.28<br />
Education & Special Programs 1988 1,604.0 64,788.46<br />
ECC Student Ministry Trust 2000 304.5 12,299.31<br />
ECC Foundation - unrestricted 2009 64.5 2,605.27<br />
ECC Foundation - restricted 2009 17.6 710.90<br />
120<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> CNY<br />
Elizabeth M. Haas 1967 1,309.0 52,872.88<br />
Elizabeth M. Haas - Earnings 2000 692.6 27,975.37<br />
Virginia Klee 1967 5,187.0 209,512.31<br />
Virginia Klee - Earnings 2002 1,091.3 44,079.58<br />
Helen J. Howland 1988 601.8 24,307.79<br />
Other Investment 1993 3,926.3 158,590.36<br />
Ephphatha Parish, Syracuse<br />
Ephphatha Parish 1994 2,383.4 96,269.84<br />
Whitney Pt, Grace & Marathon, St. John's<br />
ECCE Fund 1997 1,194.5 48,248.02<br />
Chemung Valley Cluster<br />
Chemung Valley Cluster I 2004 148.2 5,986.07<br />
Thornfield Foundation, Inc.<br />
Thornfield Foundation 2000 2,975.8 120,197.94<br />
Thornfield Foundation - Earnings 2000 376.6 15,211.56<br />
D. B. Joslin Lecture Series Fund 2000 60.3 2,435.63<br />
D. B. Joslin Lecture Series Fund - Earnings 2000 41.7 1,684.34<br />
St. Andrew's Fund(Lake Delta) 2000T 7,350.4 296,895.95<br />
St. Andrew's Fund(Lake Delta) - Earnings 2005 385.8 15,583.16<br />
TOTAL PARISH FUNDS 180,732.0 7,300,092.31<br />
121<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Est'd Balance Maket Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Income Usage: Donor Restricted<br />
Gerrit N. van Wagenen 1836 4,725.0 190,851.29<br />
Bishop Wm. H. de Lancey 1868 391.3 15,805.31<br />
Episcopate 1868 23,558.0 951,550.22<br />
Permanent Missionary 1868 10,981.0 443,542.45<br />
<strong>The</strong> Christmas Fund 1868 2,954.0 119,317.40<br />
Bible & Prayer Book Society 1874 816.0 32,959.72<br />
Mary W. Stacy 1889 51.0 2,059.98<br />
Esther Gracie Wheeler 1892 818.1 33,044.54<br />
Ensworth D. Babcock 1896 221.0 8,926.59<br />
Henry Daboll (DCNY Bequest) 1903 157.0 6,341.51<br />
Bishop F.D. Huntington 1904 1,616.0 65,273.16<br />
Rural Missionary 1916 473.0 19,105.33<br />
Thomas S. Arnold Memorial 1917 1,086.0 43,865.50<br />
Thomas S. Arnold Scholarship 1917 753.0 30,415.03<br />
Elizabeth Collins 1920 189.1 7,638.09<br />
Harriet Ludington 1920 1,256.0 50,732.11<br />
Elizabeth de la Tour Goodyear 1923 524.0 21,165.31<br />
Ives Goodyear 1923 489.0 19,751.59<br />
Sarah A. Goodyear 1923 878.0 35,464.01<br />
Elizabeth C. Beach 1925 95.0 3,837.22<br />
F.M. Elliott 1925 15.0 605.88<br />
Florence & Estelle Foreman 1927 57.0 2,302.33<br />
Wells B. Hatch Memorial 1931 53.0 2,140.77<br />
Charles E. Daboll 1932 157.2 6,349.59<br />
Mary Jane Allyn Grosvenor 1937 52.0 2,100.37<br />
Sarah L.F. Griffin 1937 10,461.0 422,538.71<br />
David A. Potter (Paris Hill) 1939 4.0 161.57<br />
Effingham and Ella Brown 1941 21.0 848.23<br />
Fred G. Polley 1942 1,901.0 76,784.83<br />
Gersham W. Clark 1947 521.0 21,044.13<br />
Mabel Youell 1947 56.0 2,261.94<br />
Johnson S. Springsted 1953 1,135.9 45,881.06<br />
Charles & Favilla Tholens 1954 17.0 686.66<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Carl M. Worden 1956 45.0 1,817.63<br />
Bertha S. Cratsbey 1960 743.7 30,039.39<br />
Charlotte N. Alston 1960 49,288.0 1,990,831.45<br />
Clara K. Bott 1960 720.3 29,094.22<br />
S John's Anniversary 1968 99.0 3,998.79<br />
William M. Fox 1968 248.0 10,017.17<br />
Wm S. & Martha J. Hayward 1970 117.0 4,725.84<br />
Mildred Boden Clark 1974 82.6 3,336.36<br />
Louis W. and Mary Nieven Alston 1980 11,878.0 479,773.90<br />
Schol. Fund For <strong>The</strong>ological Students 1981 4,745.0 191,659.13<br />
Mildred C. Gross 1982 183.0 7,391.70<br />
122<br />
Parish Statistics
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Est'd Balance Maket Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Income Usage: Donor Restricted<br />
White Lake Camp 1982 8,787.9 354,959.17<br />
Edith M. Aucock 1985 881.0 35,585.18<br />
Ella M. & James Doran 1985 174.0 7,028.17<br />
Helen D. Tracy 1988 129.7 5,238.82<br />
Minnie F. Clark UTO 1988 3,266.3 131,931.76<br />
Clergy Association 1990 72.3 2,920.33<br />
W. Paul Thompson 1994 28.3 1,143.09<br />
Clergy Continuing Education 1995 23.9 965.36<br />
Earnings - Clergy Association 1995 73.2 2,956.68<br />
Bible & Prayer Book Society - Earnings 1999 919.7 37,148.35<br />
Charlotte N. Alston - Earnings 1999 10,980.2 443,510.13<br />
David A. Potter (Paris Hill) - Earnings 1999 5.9 238.31<br />
Edith Aucock - Earnings 1999 174.8 7,060.49<br />
Effingham and Ella Brown - Earnings 1999 24.8 1,001.72<br />
Ensworth D. Babcock-Earnings 1999 41.0 1,656.06<br />
Esther Gracie Wheeler - earnings 1999 193.8 7,827.93<br />
Gerrit N. van Wagenen - Earnings 1999 634.9 25,644.76<br />
Gersham W. Clark - Earnings 1999 306.2 12,367.97<br />
Harriet Ludington - Earnings 1999 539.9 21,807.54<br />
Henry Daboll (DCNY Bequest) - Earnings 1999 158.5 6,402.10<br />
Ives Goodyear - Earnings 1999 34.1 1,377.36<br />
Louis W. and Mary N Alston - Earnings 1999 1,933.8 78,109.68<br />
Mildred C. Gross - Earnings 1999 115.6 4,669.29<br />
S John's Anniversary - Earnings 1999 37.8 1,526.81<br />
Sarah A. Goodyear - Earnings 1999 1,034.3 41,777.25<br />
Sarah L.F. Griffin - Earnings 1999 9,452.1 381,787.41<br />
Schol. Fund For <strong>The</strong>ological Students-Earns 1999 1,271.6 51,362.22<br />
<strong>The</strong> Christmas Fund - Earnings 1999 3,044.8 122,984.98<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rev. Carl M. Worden - Earnings 1999 16.6 670.50<br />
Thomas S. Arnold Scholarship - Earnings 1999 221.5 8,946.79<br />
William M. Fox - Earnings 1999 98.2 3,966.48<br />
Fred G. Polley - Earnings 2000 788.8 31,861.06<br />
Mary Jane Allyn Grosvenor - Earnings 2000 12.9 521.05<br />
St. Paul's Church, Paris Hill 2000 297.9 12,032.72<br />
Arthur F. Carpenter Memorial Fund 2001 196.4 7,932.95<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> Fund for Human Needs 2001 9,898.7 399,826.39<br />
Permanent Missionary - Earnings 2001 14.1 569.52<br />
St. George's Fund - Lee Lan Fong 2003 121.4 4,903.57<br />
St. George's Fund - Lee Lan Fong - Earnings 2003 24.6 993.64<br />
Clergy Continuing Education - Earnings 2004 3.0 121.18<br />
St. Paul's Church, Paris Hill - Earnings 2004 50.6 2,043.83<br />
W. Paul Thompson - Earnings 2004 5.0 201.96<br />
Earnings - Elsie Curran 253.1 10,223.17<br />
Elsie Curran 204.3 8,252.05<br />
F.M. Elliott - Earnings 1.5 60.59<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Est'd Balance Maket Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Income Usage: Donor Restricted<br />
Funds Held for the Benefit <strong>of</strong> Parishes<br />
St. George's Church, Chadwicks 1978 1,652.3 66,739.38<br />
St. George's Church, Chadwicks 1998 87.1 3,518.13<br />
Trinity, Canastota 1998 19.2 775.52<br />
Epiphany, Turmansburg, Bernice Carman 1999 178.0 7,189.74<br />
St. Matthew's, Liverpool, Harold Loveall 1999 56.3 2,274.06<br />
St. Paul's, Owego 1999 1,698.8 68,617.60<br />
Epiphany, Trumansburg, Beatrice Carman 2000 123.1 4,972.23<br />
Epiphany, Trumansburg, Marian Davenport 2001 59.1 2,387.16<br />
Grace, Waverly, Watrous, Clarke, Scott 2001 1,240.7 50,114.12<br />
Trinity, Canastota, Lewis O. Pace 2001 1,214.2 49,043.73<br />
Grace, Whitney Point, Altheia N. Love 2002 1,047.0 42,290.22<br />
Ephphatha Parish, Morse Bequest 2004 53.9 2,177.12<br />
Christ Church, Manlius, Clarke-Fleming 1999 T 51.0 2,059.98<br />
Emmanuel, Adams, George Hannahs 1999 T 105.0 4,241.14<br />
Grace, Carthage, Antonio F. Mills 1999 T 1,566.0 63,253.57<br />
Grace, Carthage, Jennie G. Wilson 1999 T 47.0 1,898.41<br />
Grace, Copenhagen, Ella E. Sage 1999 T 329.0 13,288.90<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Agnes B. Slossom 1999 T 54.0 2,181.16<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Anna H. Anderson 1999 T 1,380.0 55,740.70<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Emma & Hans Hansen 1999 T 5.0 201.96<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Halsey 1999 T 243.0 9,815.21<br />
Saviour, Syracuse, Karl & Elizabeth Gill Schwartz 1999 T 4,908.0 198,243.00<br />
St. George's, Chadwicks, Helen Van Horne 1999 T 10.0 403.92<br />
St. James', Skaneateles, Haight Thank Offering 1999 T 42.0 1,696.46<br />
St. Marks, Candor, Eleanor C. Murray 1999 T 359.0 14,500.66<br />
St. Mark's, Candor, Ella F. Smith 1999 T 162.0 6,543.47<br />
St. Mark's, Candor, Esther Ann Booth 1999 T 95.0 3,837.22<br />
St. Mark's, Candor, Floyd Seymour 1999 T 170.0 6,866.61<br />
St. Mark's, Port Leyden, Willard Thornton 1999 T 31.0 1,252.15<br />
St. Matthew's, Liverpool, E. Richardson Altar Guild 1999 T 50.0 2,019.59<br />
St. Paul's, Constableville, Julia Constable 1999 T 54.0 2,181.16<br />
Trinity, Canastota, Gurney Fund 1999 T 2,470.5 99,787.96<br />
Trinity, Constantia, Trinity Church Cemetery 1999 T 10.0 403.92<br />
Trinity, Seneca Falls, Alice S. Knapp 1999 T 2,357.9 95,239.84<br />
Trinity, Seneca Falls, Bertha V. Nash 1999 T 53.0 2,140.77<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Florence C. Haight 1999T 132.0 5,331.72<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Frederick T. Johnson 1999T 18.0 727.05<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Grace Church 1999T 19.0 767.44<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Katherine Hayes 1999T 55.0 2,221.55<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Margaret A. Hayes 1999T 77.0 3,110.17<br />
Grace, Willowdale, Oakley 1999T 26.0 1,050.19<br />
St. Mark's, Port Leyden, Willard J. Thornton 1999T 10,649.1 430,136.41<br />
St. Paul's, Chittenango, S Paul's Church Rectory 1999T 859.1 34,700.60<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Est'd Balance Maket Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Income Usage: Donor Restricted<br />
Funds Held for the Benefit <strong>of</strong> Parishes<br />
Christ Church, Wellsburg, Stephen H. Murphy 2000 T 52.0 2,100.37<br />
St. James', Pulaski, Francis R. Betts 2000 T 72.0 2,908.21<br />
St. James', Pulaski, Jennie & Flora Hohman 2000 T 161.0 6,503.08<br />
St. James', Pulaski, Lessie P. Burcklee 2000 T 273.0 11,026.96<br />
St. James', Pulaski, Lois Fellows Weir 2000 T 123.0 4,968.19<br />
St. James', Pulaski, Sarah E. P. Hill 2000 T 219.0 8,845.81<br />
St. John's, Speedsville, John Cross 2000 T 105.0 4,241.14<br />
St. John's, Speedsville, Mary J. Robinson 2000 T 88.0 3,554.48<br />
St. John's, Speedsville, Stella Wade Schryver 2000 T 91.0 3,675.65<br />
St. Peter's, Bainbridge, William Foote 2000 T 346.0 13,975.57<br />
Trinity, Lowville, Easton-Sc<strong>of</strong>ield Trust 2000 T 718.0 29,001.32<br />
Trinity, Lowville, Fred C. Schraub 2000 T 358.0 14,460.27<br />
Trinity, Lowville, Grace Sc<strong>of</strong>ield Trust 2000 T 286.0 11,552.06<br />
Zion, Pierrepont Manor, W.C. Pierrepont Fund 2000 T 1,213.0 48,995.26<br />
St. Thomas', Hamilton, Jesse & Maude Moses Fund 1,017.5 41,098.66<br />
Subtotal - Donor Restricted 230,121.0 9,295,003.31<br />
Income Usage: Board Designated<br />
<strong>The</strong>resa & Jacob van Woert 1916 378.2 15,276.18<br />
S Paul's, Paris Hill 1925 183.7 7,419.98<br />
Reserve Replacement CIF I 1946 6.4 258.51<br />
Ella V. Dening 1948 381.2 15,397.36<br />
Robert L. Mott 1964 33.4 1,349.09<br />
Christ Church, Guilford 1980 8,664.7 349,982.90<br />
Ch <strong>of</strong> Redeemer, Watertown 1992 4,028.3 162,710.32<br />
Lambeth Conference 1992 20.9 844.19<br />
Sabbatical Reserve 1992 302.3 12,210.44<br />
Next Bishop Search 1993 2,243.3 90,610.94<br />
Ministry & Mission in Utica 1995 2,263.0 91,406.66<br />
Extinct Parishes for Mission & Ministry 1996 9,738.5 393,355.63<br />
Soller Scholarship Fund 1997 25.5 1,029.99<br />
Retiree Insurance Reserve 1998 492.6 19,897.00<br />
Ch <strong>of</strong> Redeemer, Watertown - Earnings 1999 1,440.9 58,200.56<br />
S Paul's, Paris Hill - Earnings 2000 39.8 1,607.59<br />
St. James', Cleveland - property support 2000 1,247.8 50,400.90<br />
Doris Sanford 2006 4,420.7 178,560.07<br />
Doris Sanford - Earnings 2006 85.8 3,465.62<br />
Calvary McDonough Memorial Fund 2008T 176.3 7,121.08<br />
Funds Held for the Benefit <strong>of</strong> Parishes<br />
St. Mark the Evangelist 1996 1,694.6 68,447.96<br />
Headwaters Mission 1997 31.9 1,288.50<br />
Subtotal - Board Designated 37,899.8 1,530,841.47<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Est'd Balance Maket Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Income Usage: Unrestricted<br />
J. Winslow Clarke 1878 201.0 8,118.75<br />
Mary Cleveland 1914 428.0 17,287.69<br />
Emilie G. Waterbury 1924 24.0 969.40<br />
Cornelia Seymour 1928 26.3 1,062.30<br />
Helen Gove 1929 114.0 4,604.67<br />
Church Mission <strong>of</strong> Help 1960 309.6 12,505.30<br />
Wm. Harbron Turner 1968 2,557.0 103,281.85<br />
Gordon A. Holden 1977 9,621.7 388,637.86<br />
Arminda Whaley Trust 1999 190.0 7,674.44<br />
Cornelia Seymour - Earnings 2000 6.4 258.51<br />
Doris Price 2002 615.4 24,857.12<br />
Proceeds from Sale <strong>of</strong> 101 Cross Road 2002 3,081.7 124,475.44<br />
Unrestricted Fund 2003 4,725.7 190,879.57<br />
Subtotal - Unrestricted 21,900.8 884,612.90<br />
Total Diocesan Funds 289,921.6 11,710,457.70<br />
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<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3<br />
Subactivity<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Parish Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
St. Paul's, Watertown - Mary Hubbard 1934 429.7 4,608.89<br />
St. Paul's, Owego - Josephine Weiss Abel 1950 616.0 6,607.11<br />
St. Paul's, Owego - Louise F. Pumpelly 1950 6,574.3 70,514.80<br />
St. Paul's, Owego - S Paul's Church 1950 20,552.3 220,440.41<br />
St. Paul's, Owego - R.B. Dean Memorial 1952 8,605.2 92,297.89<br />
St. Paul's, Owego - J.W. Abel Memorial<br />
St. Peter's, Bainbridge - St. Peter's Churchyard Cemetery<br />
1956 8,824.7 94,652.21<br />
Fund 2000T 2,937.3 31,504.97<br />
St. Paul's, Oxford - U. Van Wagenen P&I 2003T 145.2 1,557.39<br />
Calvary, Homer - Ardelia Johnson 596.4 6,396.88<br />
Christ Church, Binghamton - May White 2007 76.4 819.45<br />
TOTAL PARISH FUNDS 49,357.5 529,400.01<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3 subactivity<br />
Listing <strong>of</strong> Diocesan Funds as <strong>of</strong> 12/31/10<br />
Share Principal at<br />
Est'd Balance Market Value<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Fund Date 12/31/10 12/31/10<br />
Emma Sabine 1938 3,765.6 40,389.17<br />
Emma Sabine - Earnings 1999 64.3 689.67<br />
Wicks Mem, Paris Hill 1993 5,101.5 54,717.81<br />
Wicks Mem, Paris Hill - earnings 1999 1,494.7 16,031.89<br />
Diocesan House Maintenance 1943 2,860.3 30,679.08<br />
Diocesan House Maintenance - Earnings 1999 121.8 1,306.41<br />
Francis Abigail Meade Parce 1942 3,201.8 34,341.95<br />
Francis Abigail Meade Parce-Earnings<br />
Funds Held for the Benefit <strong>of</strong> Parishes<br />
1942 817.5 8,768.36<br />
St. Paul's, Chittenango, Fannie E. Gates 1999T 317.1 3,401.16<br />
St. Paul's, Chittenango, Francis H. Gates 1999T 1,585.6 17,006.87<br />
St. Paul's, Waterloo, Mary Fatzinger Fund… 2000T 77.9 835.54<br />
Saviour, Syracuse, Charlotte Schermerhorn 2003T 50.9 545.94<br />
Saviour, Syracuse, CF Schermerhorn 2003T 2,444.5 26,219.28<br />
SUBTOTAL DIOCESAN FUNDS 21,903.5 234,933.15<br />
TOTAL CIF3 71,261.0 764,333.16<br />
Note: All diocesan funds in <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3 are Donor Restricted.<br />
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Parish City Type 2009 2010 cants ance s on dents Cards Pledged Pledge mentscomecesereachpense Expenses<br />
Emmanuel Adams I 139 137 142 64 9 0 20 48 70,000 91,802 1,830 108,949 7,173 11,082 0 94,587<br />
St Anns Afton I 86 67 53 26 2 0 4 13 23,690 30,800 4,263 35,563 7,083 2,800 0 56,361<br />
SS Peter & Auburn III 357 341 189 112 6 0 8 103 125,040 152,824 40,109 211,592 3,000 0 26,216 257,050<br />
St Pauls Aurora I 14 14 0 0 0 0<br />
St Peters Bainbridge I 169 175 80 38 1 8 4 13 19,149 38,917 13,284 59,181 8,106 2,462 0 78,705<br />
Grace Baldwinsville II 607 599 159 110 8 3 18 89 121,477 134,424 0 164,405 12,981 0 0 159,171<br />
St Davids Barneveld I 81 82 82 35 2 0 5 15 53,090 56,856 6 63,032 5,013 5,550 0 63,203<br />
St Johns Berkshire I 30 31 29 14 0 0 0 6 3,600 13,645 796 20,783 2,569 200 1,397 17,141<br />
Christ Binghamton III 271 269 269 125 11 7 30 104 146,503 163,650 21,058 197,891 22,423 1,545 1,545 276,084<br />
St Marks Binghamton III 312 326 273 168 11 8 28 122 185,551 211,023 0 213,180 20,826 9,300 1,000 215,887<br />
Trinity Binghamton IV 313 313 222 109 3 0 13 122 189,779 213,128 137,355 373,537 41,044 1,670 5,200 821,711<br />
St Johns Black River I 69 60 57 26 2 0 9 17 27,796 29,636 336 38,612 5,351 0 0 40,647<br />
Trinity Boonville I 117 119 84 45 4 5 17 280 62,442 79,698 0 103,058 5,937 630 0 104,637<br />
St Pauls Brownville I 72 75 68 32 1 0 10 22 25,328 46,779 0 57,915 5,528 985 0 45,988<br />
Trinity Camden I 46 53 48 33 3 2 5 17 30,340 41,334 7,402 49,652 6,695 0 2,772 53,947<br />
St Lukes Camillus III 272 271 234 94 0 0 28 71 147,086 189,565 60 189,625 17,530 3,000 0 188,285<br />
Trinity Canastota I 69 68 44 19 0 2 0 16 17,130 18,173 5,688 34,917 5,441 0 190 41,050<br />
St Marks Candor I 68 69 69 25 0 1 3 0 0 30,377 18,238 50,038 5,158 5,275 885 59,463<br />
St Johns Cape Vincent I 93 91 33 25 2 3 5 11 22,992 24,703 70,000 100,201 14,200 1,177 0 90,095<br />
Grace Carthage I 81 79 79 31 4 4 7 0 0 25,971 4,523 40,879 4,678 737 250 35,936<br />
St Peters Cazenovia II 293 302 239 64 3 4 13 55 70,164 121,078 53,099 184,641 19,256 0 0 206,038<br />
St Georges Chadwicks I 111 113 46 18 2 1 0 21 8,888 9,565 3,435 14,540 2,839 0 0 15,400<br />
St Pauls Chittenango I 220 217 120 57 0 0 15 40 63,878 86,829 29,450 116,279 9,881 3,081 0 116,402<br />
St Marks Clark Mills I 121 126 42 14 1 3 0 7 10,556 16,258 0 16,770 1,980 0 0 20,678<br />
Christ Clayton I 160 164 60 34 5 2 0 13 31,800 36,232 15,000 55,343 8,683 1,800 262 93,250<br />
St James Clinton III 397 403 256 86 0 0 21 102 185,697 187,492 17,820 205,707 20,560 10,005 9,324 224,756<br />
St Pauls Constableville I 14 13 13 10 0 0 0 6 4,080 5,582 117 9,849 100 0 0 12,182<br />
PAROCHIAL REPORTS<br />
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Parish City Type 2009 2010 cants ance s dents Cards Pledged Pledge mentscomecesereachpense Expenses<br />
Trinity Constantia I 28 24 23 13 0 0 0 0 0 5,888 55 8,196 666 0 0 4,615<br />
Grace Copenhagen I 32 32 32 24 6 0 13 0 0 10,725 35,654 49,473 6,703 7,038 0 66,156<br />
Grace Cortland II 240 243 158 86 4 0 14 69 94,752 123,219 44,400 176,383 21,020 5,539 26,677 230,182<br />
Emmanuel East Syracuse I 126 119 60 29 1 0 0 27 32,220 50,127 19,500 73,981 5,993 217 0 77,179<br />
Emmanuel Elmira I 67 64 26 16 2 0 0 12 17,130 27,579 405 36,506 6,000 0 1,015 36,451<br />
Grace Elmira I 436 436 0 0 0 0<br />
Trinity Elmira I 358 354 143 46 0 0 0 47 53,352 3,266 10,666 74,028 10,000 8,706 3,554 195,394<br />
St John Elmira Heights I 36 35 6 9 0 0 0 4 2,730 8,157 510 30,187 1,592 0 0 11,907<br />
St Pauls Endicott III 305 298 92 85 0 2 9 89 136,672 143,257 129,415 277,764 43,102 31,690 0 293,904<br />
St Andrews Evans Mills I 14 12 8 14 0 0 20 16 9,373 10,611 0 15,160 0 1,055 0 16,291<br />
St Davids -<br />
Dewitt Fayetteville III 252 246 246 75 1 5 21 78 178,334 187,527 0 197,908 22,788 4,507 0 249,013<br />
Trinity Fayetteville IV 537 542 517 171 9 11 92 142 219,364 272,259 254 272,513 24,691 6,000 22,081 356,907<br />
All Saints Fulton I 131 136 81 35 5 0 10 27 31,754 51,837 0 51,837 3,978 0 4,902 59,126<br />
Grace Geneva I 30 26 22 12 0 0 0 0 0 3,640 5,632 13,697 2,812 1,341 0 32,839<br />
Zion Greene I 370 366 180 59 0 0 0 48 73,529 75,557 19,200 99,934 12,394 1,000 654 129,248<br />
St Thomas Hamilton II 134 144 142 81 4 0 16 59 166,264 181,202 8,796 196,926 16,693 6,005 2,025 206,013<br />
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PAROCHIAL REPORTS<br />
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St Matthews Horseheads II 158 167 134 75 3 0 18 64 91,772 129,719 0 132,366 11,135 4,954 3,362 135,189<br />
St Johns Ithaca IV 337 336 302 135 3 1 21 87 116,176 196,095 94,000 315,118 27,578 275 0 320,542<br />
All Saints Johnson City II 223 233 170 87 7 0 15 75 126,748 133,445 226 142,668 13,689 5,275 0 171,408<br />
Christ Jordan I 59 61 55 25 2 0 13 16 9,646 19,282 2,713 50,658 5,800 300 0 56,898<br />
St Matthews Liverpool IV 368 417 424 130 12 0 40 80 129,160 161,304 0 195,019 16,985 1,670 0 204,533<br />
Trinity Lowville I 135 131 131 53 2 0 24 40 44,038 50,007 7,332 80,065 9,318 2,570 1,000 79,030<br />
Christ Manlius III 388 251 251 105 4 18 82 68 195,750 207,786 7,093 226,042 24,750 7,472 0 294,171<br />
St Johns<br />
Chapel Marathon I 57 53 53 13 0 0 9 9 9,200 9,784 188 10,787 0 0 0 12,050<br />
St Johns Marcellus I 186 181 119 49 1 1 24 28 40,982 84,153 373 91,947 8,690 300 3,586 112,921<br />
Grace Mexico I 48 49 49 19 1 0 0 11 11,428 12,464 0 12,464 1,849 569 0 25,636<br />
St Matthews Moravia I 78 83 83 67 1 3 11 21 44,244 53,393 11,465 83,217 8,596 3,176 0 71,146
Con- Chur<br />
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Parish City Type 2009 2010 cants ance s on dents Cards Pledged Pledge mentscomecesereachpense Expenses<br />
St Andrews <strong>New</strong> Berlin I 142 141 82 45 0 0 6 32 39,300 80,876 1,360 118,366 9,087 4,586 5,000 108,184<br />
St Stephens <strong>New</strong> Hartford I 138 135 85 31 1 2 8 26 49,654 56,071 0 57,442 7,776 112 0 63,780<br />
Emmanuel Norwich III 396 388 195 55 3 0 6 34 39,140 207,302 22,376 229,678 30,763 28,741 43,380 323,741<br />
St Johns Oneida I 224 222 81 57 0 0 8 42 50,449 58,865 7,986 86,141 11,651 1,070 0 84,782<br />
Resurrection<br />
Oswego II 241 225 135 70 6 11 18 64 101,901 101,011 8,470 123,996 13,079 1,438 1,344 98,223<br />
St Pauls Owego I 126 127 127 68 4 2 17 73 61,324 91,477 15,831 111,029 12,746 1,118 0 255,019<br />
St Pauls Oxford I 160 156 24 34 2 0 15 29 30,880 33,897 5,323 41,220 4,043 3,221 1,199 45,373<br />
Pierrepont<br />
Zion Manor I 105 109 115 27 5 0 14 17 13,704 27,605 3,137 31,591 2,977 750 1,995 33,688<br />
St Marks Port Leyden I 31 16 10 10 0 0 0 5 3,224 4,671 39,204 43,925 11,971 5,600 0 37,614<br />
St James Pulaski I 129 128 84 49 1 0 13 34 45,900 50,991 0 86,595 8,179 6,680 1,467 118,456<br />
Zion Rome II 417 413 100 59 2 0 0 54 62,782 75,986 101,763 184,871 22,145 0 583 204,846<br />
Trinity Seneca Falls I 145 141 121 61 7 3 11 49 68,440 71,280 6,543 83,877 0 0 0 0<br />
Epiphany Sherburne I 105 101 50 15 2 0 0 10 7,816 10,725 942 13,217 2,324 0 500 17,826<br />
Gethsemane<br />
Sherrill I 109 113 113 50 5 0 28 40 44,400 54,533 1,645 61,126 3,200 0 7,600 76,972<br />
St James Skaneateles IV 913 910 715 210 6 1 69 135 378,443 445,469 18,482 518,103 65,760 7,201 0 518,314<br />
Slaterville<br />
St Thomas Springs I 45 37 35 18 0 0 0 0 0 23,899 912 27,819 4,733 125 17,923 65,077<br />
St Mat- South <strong>New</strong><br />
thews Berlin I 53 50 34 23 0 0 0 13 14,832 17,707 1,550 19,257 983 2,500 0 24,788<br />
Grace Syracuse I 168 161 108 51 3 0 12 37 77,700 88,713 0 100,164 15,347 2,536 2,067 135,511<br />
Saviour Syracuse I 105 105 0 0 0 0<br />
St Albans Syracuse I 102 72 64 49 0 0 6 41 72,000 82,125 4,673 101,371 14,356 5,077 6,081 136,933<br />
St Mark Syracuse I 295 297 122 78 4 2 15 49 85,458 9,619 79,467 94,315 25,000 4,887 6,427 238,807<br />
St Pauls Syracuse IV 559 557 557 132 4 5 40 67 137,350 246,169 205,642 451,811 60,688 0 0 605,887<br />
Epiphany Trumansburg I 113 110 72 36 0 0 0 29 29,310 37,090 9,507 46,597 4,126 1,600 0 45,330<br />
All Saints Utica I 54 48 47 21 0 3 0 18 16,372 24,052 36,100 62,817 6,465 600 0 62,446<br />
Grace Utica IV 441 452 273 159 8 10 32 150 188,569 268,216 192,195 460,411 42,240 0 0 486,421<br />
St Pauls Waterloo III 196 193 193 50 4 0 5 49 50,000 56,487 182,005 246,671 4,875 11,730 0 195,920<br />
Trinity Watertown IV 374 375 312 141 10 5 26 98 174,693 188,185 79,991 268,176 33,943 0 0 1,175,445<br />
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Grace Waterville I 54 54 54 21 0 0 5 8 14,200 14,801 46,500 61,301 10,200 0 0 77,701<br />
Grace Waverly I 114 113 20 17 1 0 0 25 18,156 22,003 1,023 24,366 3,045 0 0 23,365<br />
St Johns Whitesboro I 89 89 96 49 12 5 16 32 24,798 28,258 0 28,258 3,333 0 0 55,130<br />
Grace Whitney Point I 41 40 36 15 0 3 0 10 16,625 17,070 653 18,977 1,600 500 0 26,295<br />
Christ Willard I 42 39 39 16 0 0 6 9 11,960 13,365 7,478 25,343 5,141 385 415 26,458<br />
Zion Windsor I 95 94 55 37 1 0 10 20 25,700 29,074 0 32,503 4,290 150 150 49,946<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Constitution<br />
Article I ......... ........................................................................................................... 133<br />
Article II ................................................................................................................. 133<br />
Article III .................................................................................................................. 133<br />
Article IV .................................................................................................................. 133<br />
Article V .................................................................................................................... 133<br />
Article VI .................................................................................................................. 134<br />
Article VII ................................................................................................................. 134<br />
Article VIII ................................................................................................................ 134<br />
Article IX .................................................................................................................. 134<br />
Canons<br />
Canon I Clerical Members <strong>of</strong> Convention. .................................................. 135<br />
Canon II Lay Members and Organization <strong>of</strong> the Convention ....................... 135<br />
Canon III Call <strong>of</strong> a Convention and Notices .................................................. 136<br />
Canon IV Attending the Meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention .................................... 136<br />
Canon V Parishes and Diocesan Chapels ...................................................... 137<br />
Canon VI Diocesan Clusters ........................................................................... 139<br />
Canon VII Ecclesiastical Authority .................................................................. 139<br />
Canon VIII Bishop and the Cathedral ............................................................... 139<br />
Canon IX Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> ............................................... 139<br />
Canon X Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention ................................................................. 140<br />
Canon XI Treasurer. ........................................................................................ 140<br />
Canon XII Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. ............................................................. 141<br />
Canon XIII Deputies to the General Convention, Synod, Triennial ................. 141<br />
Canon XIV Diocesan Board. ............................................................................. 141<br />
Canon XV Commission on Ministry. ............................................................... 142<br />
Canon XVI Elections ......................................................................................... 143<br />
Canon XVII Districts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. ................................................................. 143<br />
Canon XVIII Budget <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, Mission Apportionment. .......................... 144<br />
Canon XIX Church Pension Fund. .................................................................... 145<br />
Canon XX Diocesan Corporations. .................................................................. 145<br />
Canon XXI Calling <strong>of</strong> a Rector. ........................................................................ 145<br />
Canon XXII Parish Registers, Parochial Reports and the<br />
Removal <strong>of</strong> Communicants ...................................................... .146<br />
Canon XXIII Parishes and Diocesan Properties. .................................................. 146<br />
Canon XXIV Dissolution <strong>of</strong> the Pastoral Relation. .............................................. 146<br />
Canon XXV Fiscal Year and Reports to the Convention. ................................... 147<br />
Canon XXVI <strong>Episcopal</strong> Offerings ........................................................................ 147<br />
Canon XXVII Ecclesiastical Discipline <strong>of</strong> Members <strong>of</strong> the Clergy<br />
not being Bishops. ..................................................................... 147<br />
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Constitution<br />
(Adopted in the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, June 14, 1870; as amended in subsequent Conventions)<br />
Article I.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong>re shall be an annual Convention <strong>of</strong> the Church in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, meeting on such day as the<br />
Ecclesiastical Authority may determine and select.<br />
Sec. 2. For sufficient cause occurring after the designation <strong>of</strong> the date or place <strong>of</strong> meeting the Ecclesiastical Authority may<br />
appoint another date or place or both for the meeting <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Article II.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ecclesiastical Authority may call Special Conventions. <strong>The</strong> purpose or purposes for which a Special Convention is called<br />
shall be stated in the call for such Convention, and no business not germane to such purpose or purposes shall be in order except<br />
by the affirmative vote <strong>of</strong> two-thirds <strong>of</strong> those present and voting in each <strong>of</strong> the clerical and lay orders.<br />
Article III.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> any Convention shall be:<br />
(a) <strong>The</strong> Bishop;<br />
(b) <strong>The</strong> Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, and also, if there be any, the Assisting Bishop Suffragan;<br />
(c) All members <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically resident in the <strong>Diocese</strong> not under discipline;<br />
(d) All shared community pastors in charge <strong>of</strong> parishes in union with the Convention who shall be clerical members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Convention;<br />
(e) From each parish in union with the Convention that number <strong>of</strong> lay delegates to which it is entitled according to<br />
the following table, based on the Table <strong>of</strong> Parochial Statistics in the <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the preceding Convention:<br />
300 or fewer communicants – 2 delegates<br />
301-500 communicants - 3 delegates<br />
over 500 communicants - 4 delegates<br />
provided, however, that no parish shall be entitled to lay representation in any Convention if it is in arrears in payment <strong>of</strong> its<br />
assessment to the Church Pension Fund, or for the Diocesan Mission Apportionment for the calendar year prior to January the<br />
first preceding the Convention, unless, if it is in arrears in such payment for the Diocesan Mission Apportionment, the<br />
Convention shall remit such arrearage; and<br />
(f) All Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army, resident and working in the <strong>Diocese</strong> for at least one year,<br />
who shall be lay members <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 2. Each member <strong>of</strong> Convention shall be entitled to one vote.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> lay delegates shall be chosen by the governing body <strong>of</strong> the parish. Persons meeting the qualifications set out in<br />
Canon II shall be eligible to serve as lay delegates to and to vote at any Convention and shall also be eligible for election or<br />
appointment to any lay <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> definition <strong>of</strong> a parish, the mode <strong>of</strong> admitting parishes into union with Convention, and the conditions under which<br />
union or representation shall be forfeited, may be prescribed by Canon.<br />
Article IV.<br />
Every Convention shall be opened with prayers and there shall be a Celebration <strong>of</strong> the Holy Communion during the meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention at a time set by the Bishop.<br />
Article V.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop or, if there be one, the Bishop Coadjutor or the Bishop Suffragan , shall preside in the Convention; but in case <strong>of</strong> a<br />
vacancy in the Episcopate, inability to act, or necessary absence, the President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, or, in his or her<br />
absence, the senior in <strong>of</strong>fice among the clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee present, shall preside in the Convention.<br />
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Article VI.<br />
A Secretary shall be chosen upon the assembling <strong>of</strong> the Annual Convention, who shall remain in <strong>of</strong>fice until the meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
next Annual Convention or until a successor shall be appointed. <strong>The</strong> manner <strong>of</strong> nomination <strong>of</strong> the Secretary may be prescribed<br />
by Canon. <strong>The</strong> Secretary may be removed at any time from <strong>of</strong>fice by the Standing Committee for any neglect or misconduct, <strong>of</strong><br />
which they shall be the judge. <strong>The</strong> duties <strong>of</strong> the Secretary shall be to take minutes <strong>of</strong> the proceedings <strong>of</strong> the Convention, to<br />
preserve the journals and records, to attest the public acts <strong>of</strong> the body, and faithfully to deliver into the hands <strong>of</strong> his or her<br />
successor all books and papers relative to the concerns <strong>of</strong> the Convention which may be in his or her possession. It shall also be<br />
the duty <strong>of</strong> the Secretary to give due notice to each member <strong>of</strong> the clergy and the governing body <strong>of</strong> each parish <strong>of</strong> the time and<br />
place appointed for the meeting <strong>of</strong> each Convention. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by<br />
the Canons <strong>of</strong> General Convention and <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Article VII.<br />
Sec. 1. In all matters which come before the Convention, the clergy and laity shall deliberate, and, except as otherwise provided<br />
in the next section, may vote in one body; but if in any case it shall be required by Canon or by ten members the two orders<br />
shall vote separately, the clergy as individuals, and the laity as individual delegates; and the concurrence <strong>of</strong> a majority <strong>of</strong> each<br />
order present and voting shall be necessary to constitute a decision.<br />
Sec. 2. In case <strong>of</strong> the election <strong>of</strong> a Bishop, the two orders shall always vote separately by ballot, and the concurrence <strong>of</strong> a<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> those present and voting in each order shall be necessary to constitute an election.<br />
Article VIII.<br />
<strong>The</strong> mode <strong>of</strong> altering the Constitution shall be as follows: A proposition for an amendment shall be introduced in writing, and<br />
considered in the Convention, and if approved shall lie over till the next Annual Convention. If again approved in such next<br />
Convention by a majority <strong>of</strong> those present and voting in each order, the change shall take effect immediately unless otherwise<br />
expressly provided. <strong>The</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> any alteration or amendment <strong>of</strong> this Constitution which inserts or repeals an Article, or a<br />
Section or Clause <strong>of</strong> an Article, shall effect the necessary change in numbers or letters <strong>of</strong> Articles or Sections or Clauses <strong>of</strong> an<br />
Article that follow, and in references made in this Consitiution to any other part, without the necessity <strong>of</strong> specific provision<br />
therefore in the alteration or amendment.<br />
Article IX.<br />
No amendment <strong>of</strong> the Canons shall be made during the sessions <strong>of</strong> the Convention in which the same shall be proposed, unless<br />
by a two-thirds majority <strong>of</strong> the members present and voting in which event the amendment shall take effect immediately unless<br />
otherwise expressly provided; but any amendment, if approved by a majority less than two-thirds, shall lie over for the<br />
consideration and final action <strong>of</strong> the next Annual Convention, and, if again approved by a majority vote, shall take effect<br />
immediately unless otherwise expressly provided. <strong>The</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> any alteration <strong>of</strong> amendment <strong>of</strong> the Canons which inserts or<br />
repeals a Canon, or a Section or Clause <strong>of</strong> a Canon, shall effect the necessary change in numbers or letters <strong>of</strong> Canons or<br />
Sections or Clauses <strong>of</strong> a Canon that follow, and in references made in the Canons to any other part, without the necessity <strong>of</strong><br />
specific provision therefore in the alteration or amendment.<br />
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Canon I.<br />
Of the Clerical Members <strong>of</strong> Convention.<br />
Canons<br />
Sec. 1. At least one week before the meeting <strong>of</strong> every Convention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong>, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall cause to be<br />
prepared a list <strong>of</strong> all the members <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically resident in this <strong>Diocese</strong>, annexing the names <strong>of</strong> their respective<br />
parishes, or places <strong>of</strong> residence, designating those who are entitled to seats in the Convention. No member <strong>of</strong> the clergy, while<br />
suspended from the ministry, shall have a place on the list. Such list shall be available to the Convention on the first day <strong>of</strong><br />
meeting and shall be prefixed to the <strong>Journal</strong>.<br />
Sec. 2. At least one week before the meeting <strong>of</strong> every Convention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong>, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall cause to be<br />
prepared a list <strong>of</strong> all shared community pastors in charge <strong>of</strong> parishes in union with the Convention, annexing the names <strong>of</strong> their<br />
respective parishes or places <strong>of</strong> residence, who shall be clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Convention pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong><br />
Article III, Section 1, paragraph (d) <strong>of</strong> the Constitution. Such list shall be available to the Convention on the first day <strong>of</strong> meeting<br />
and shall be prefixed to the <strong>Journal</strong>.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> right <strong>of</strong> any member <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong> to a seat in the Convention if disputed shall be determined by a<br />
vote <strong>of</strong> the Convention itself in accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> Article III <strong>of</strong> the Constitution.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the regular admission <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> the clergy into this <strong>Diocese</strong> shall consist <strong>of</strong> evidence satisfactory to<br />
the Convention <strong>of</strong> a compliance with the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention; and the pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> a settlement in a parish there<strong>of</strong><br />
shall consist <strong>of</strong> evidence satisfactory to the Convention <strong>of</strong> a like compliance.<br />
Canon II.<br />
Of the Lay Members and Organization <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> lay delegates and alternates from each parish shall be chosen by the Vestry from laypersons eighteen years <strong>of</strong> age or<br />
older belonging to the parish, who shall be confirmed communicants and who shall have been regular attendants at its worship<br />
and contributors to its support for at least twelve months prior to being chosen. <strong>The</strong> choice <strong>of</strong> lay delegates and their alternates<br />
shall be certified in writing by the rector, vicar or priest-in-charge <strong>of</strong> the parish which they represent, or by one <strong>of</strong> the wardens<br />
or the clerk <strong>of</strong> the governing body <strong>of</strong> the parish. Such certificate shall be forwarded to the Secretary not later than May 31st <strong>of</strong><br />
each year and shall also state that each delegate and alternate so certified was eligible to be chosen, that the parish is not in<br />
arrears in payment <strong>of</strong> its assessment to the Church Pension Fund, and that the parish is not in arrears in payment <strong>of</strong> its<br />
assessment for the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission Apportionment for the calendar year prior to the Convention (or<br />
if the parish is in arrears in such payment for the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission Apportionment, that the parish<br />
prays that such arrearage be remitted by the Convention for the good and sufficient reasons presented in a paper accompanying<br />
such certificate). <strong>The</strong> Secretary, upon receipt <strong>of</strong> such paper, shall transmit the same without delay to the Diocesan Board<br />
through its Secretary, which body shall review the case and make recommendation to the Convention thereon. <strong>The</strong> form <strong>of</strong> said<br />
certificate may be prescribed by the Convention; when so prescribed no other certificate <strong>of</strong> the appointment <strong>of</strong> any lay delegate<br />
or alternate to the Convention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be allowed or received.<br />
Sec. 2. At least one week before the meeting <strong>of</strong> every Convention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong>, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall cause to be<br />
prepared a list <strong>of</strong> all Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army resident and working in the <strong>Diocese</strong> for at least one year,<br />
annexing their place <strong>of</strong> residence, who shall be lay members <strong>of</strong> the Convention pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong> Article III Section<br />
1, paragraph (f) <strong>of</strong> the Constitution. Such list shall be available to the Convention on the first day <strong>of</strong> meeting and shall be<br />
prefixed to the <strong>Journal</strong>.<br />
Sec. 3. At every Convention the Bishop, as Presiding Officer, shall take the chair and shall continue to preside during its sitting,<br />
shall possess the usual powers <strong>of</strong> presiding <strong>of</strong>ficers in deliberative assemblies and, subject to an appeal to the Convention, shall<br />
decide all questions <strong>of</strong> order without debate. <strong>The</strong> Bishop shall have the right to call the Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, to the<br />
chair, or there being no Bishop Coadjutor, the Bishop Suffragan, or there being no Bishop Suffragan, to name the President <strong>of</strong><br />
the Standing Committee, or, in his or her absence, the senior in <strong>of</strong>fice among the clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee<br />
present, as Presiding Officer; but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment unless agreed to by the Convention.<br />
Sec. 4. In case <strong>of</strong> the absence or disability <strong>of</strong> the Bishop or <strong>of</strong> a vacancy in the <strong>of</strong>fice, the Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, or<br />
the Bishop Suffragan , if there be one, and there be no Bishop Coadjutor, or the Bishop Coadjutor be absent or disabled, or if<br />
there be no bishop present and able to act, the President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, or, in his or her absence, the senior in<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice among the clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee present shall call the Convention to order and act as Presiding<br />
Officer.<br />
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Sec. 5. <strong>The</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> at least twenty clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Convention and <strong>of</strong> delegates from at least twenty parishes shall<br />
be necessary to the transaction <strong>of</strong> business, except that a smaller number may adjourn from day to day.<br />
Sec. 6. A quorum being found in attendance, the Presiding Officer shall declare the Convention duly organized. <strong>The</strong> Secretary<br />
shall then be elected, who then may nominate one or more assistant secretaries to be approved by the Convention. In the<br />
absence <strong>of</strong> the Secretary, the assistant secretaries shall be nominated from the floor <strong>of</strong> the Convention. <strong>The</strong> assistant secretaries<br />
shall serve during the sessions <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 7. <strong>The</strong> Rules <strong>of</strong> Order <strong>of</strong> the preceding Annual Convention shall be the Rules <strong>of</strong> Order until altered by a vote <strong>of</strong> a majority<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 8. Laypersons, other than delegates, who are members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board, or members <strong>of</strong> the Committees <strong>of</strong> the Board,<br />
or trustees <strong>of</strong> Diocesan corporations, members <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee or <strong>of</strong> standing committees <strong>of</strong> Convention, or other<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, shall have the privilege <strong>of</strong> the floor.<br />
Sec. 9. Prior to every Convention the Bishop may appoint a Committee on Agenda and Arrangements to make appropriate<br />
provision for both agenda and program as well as for facilities for such Convention. To the extent practicable, all groups and<br />
persons desiring inclusion <strong>of</strong> agenda items shall submit requests therefore to such Committee at least ten weeks prior to such<br />
Convention, together with an identification <strong>of</strong> the subject matter, whether inclusion is sought for action or information only, the<br />
form <strong>of</strong> the presentation proposed, and the time allocation desired. To the same extent, all groups and persons desiring space,<br />
services, or other facilities in connection with such Convention shall submit requests therefore with appropriate details to such<br />
Committee at least ten weeks prior to such Convention.<br />
Canon III.<br />
Of the Call <strong>of</strong> a Convention and Notices Pertaining thereto.<br />
Sec. 1. Notice <strong>of</strong> the meeting <strong>of</strong> any Convention shall be given by the Secretary in a letter, transmitted by mail, at the expense<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Convention, to every member <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically resident in the <strong>Diocese</strong>, to every shared community pastor in<br />
charge <strong>of</strong> a parish in union with the Convention, to every priest-in-charge, to every Commissioned Evangelist <strong>of</strong> the Church<br />
Army resident and working in the <strong>Diocese</strong> for at least one year, to the lay authorities in every vacant parish, and to all delegates<br />
whose election has been certified to the Secretary, at least six weeks before the meeting. Extracts from the Constitution and<br />
Canons relating to the appointment <strong>of</strong> lay delegates, and a form <strong>of</strong> certificate <strong>of</strong> their election shall be sent by the Secretary to<br />
every parish by the end <strong>of</strong> the last full week <strong>of</strong> April <strong>of</strong> the year in which Convention is held.<br />
Sec. 2. Whenever, under the provision <strong>of</strong> the Constitution, a special Convention is called it shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the Secretary, in<br />
the notice there<strong>of</strong>, to specify the purpose or purposes for which it is called.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall, not less than six months before the meeting <strong>of</strong> each Annual Convention, notify by letter all trustees<br />
or individuals having charge <strong>of</strong> any funds belonging to the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> the responsibility imposed upon them by Canon XXV,<br />
Section 1. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall also notify the chair <strong>of</strong> each special committee appointed by the preceding Convention to report<br />
to the next Convention, <strong>of</strong> the requirements <strong>of</strong> Canon XXV, Section 2.<br />
Sec. 4. All proposed amendments to the Constitution, or Canons, should be submitted to the Committee on Constitution and<br />
Canons at least six weeks before the meeting <strong>of</strong> Convention; and, after consideration by the committee, a copy <strong>of</strong> the<br />
amendments so submitted shall be sent to all members <strong>of</strong> the Convention at least two weeks before the meeting at which they<br />
are to be considered.<br />
Canon IV.<br />
Of Attending the Meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> regular attendance <strong>of</strong> the clergy and laity at the meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention being <strong>of</strong> essential consequence to the<br />
interest <strong>of</strong> the Church, this duty is hereby enjoined upon them.<br />
Sec. 2. No member <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> actively engaged in work in the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall, except for good and reasonable<br />
excuse, absent himself or herself from meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention. In the event <strong>of</strong> such absence he or she shall make known to<br />
the Ecclesiastical Authority the reasons therefore.<br />
Sec. 3. No member <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall leave during its session without having applied for and received leave <strong>of</strong> absence<br />
from the Presiding Officer.<br />
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Canon V.<br />
Of Parishes and Diocesan Chapels.<br />
Sec. 1. Parishes. (a) One or more groups <strong>of</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong>ians, whether or not incorporated, (joined in appropriate instances with<br />
other Christians) shall be a parish when so certified and admitted into union by a majority vote <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Convention present and voting. <strong>The</strong> application for such certification and admission shall be filed with the District Dean where<br />
the applicant is located. <strong>The</strong> application, with a report <strong>of</strong> the action taken thereon by the Dean, shall be forwarded to the Bishop<br />
within ninety days after the filing there<strong>of</strong>. <strong>The</strong>reafter, within one hundred twenty days <strong>of</strong> receipt, it shall be forwarded with<br />
advice <strong>of</strong> the action <strong>of</strong> the Bishop thereon to the next Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> for final action by such Convention. <strong>The</strong><br />
distinctions between parishes and missions shall be eliminated except to the extent required by the Canons <strong>of</strong> General<br />
Convention and the Religious Corporations Law <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />
(b) A parish in union with Convention shall continue to be in union unless it is determined by Convention that the<br />
parish has failed to conduct regular worship services, or has failed to maintain an organized Vestry which meets regularly, or<br />
has failed for three consecutive years to meet its pledge for General & Diocesan Work <strong>of</strong> the Church as accepted by the Vestry,<br />
or is failing to make a good faith attempt to compensate its clergy at or above the guidelines adopted by Convention. A<br />
recommendation may be submitted to Convention by the Bishop, together with the Standing Committee, that a determination be<br />
made that a parish is no longer in union with Convention; furthermore, the Convention vote to terminate requires a two-thirds<br />
majority.<br />
(c) <strong>The</strong> Bishop may suggest a parish self-study at any time for the purpose <strong>of</strong> developing programs to assist the<br />
parish.<br />
(d) No certificate <strong>of</strong> consent to the incorporation <strong>of</strong> a parish shall be given by the Bishop or by the majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Standing Committee unless the applicant for such consent shall then be a certified parish admitted into union with the<br />
Convention as provided in Section 1 or 2 <strong>of</strong> this Canon.<br />
(e) Whenever hereafter any parish shall neglect to make the annual parochial report, and to forward the same to the<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Convention as required by Canon XXII.5, the Committee on Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates shall so report to the<br />
Convention, and such parish shall be denied representation in the Convention <strong>of</strong> that year; except that, because <strong>of</strong> unusual<br />
circumstances explained to the Convention, such parish may be admitted to representation by a majority vote <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong><br />
the Convention present and voting.<br />
(f) Each parish desiring financial aid from the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall make application therefore to the Diocesan Board.<br />
(g) No parish shall establish a new place <strong>of</strong> worship without the consent <strong>of</strong> the Bishop and the Standing Committee<br />
after consultation with the Dean and the District Council, if there be one.<br />
(h) No parish shall encumber or alienate any real property, or any interest therein, other than by lease for not more<br />
than five years, without the consent <strong>of</strong> the Bishop and the Standing Committee and leave <strong>of</strong> Court as required by Sec. 12 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> State Religious Corporations Law.<br />
(i) <strong>The</strong> qualified voters at any election or special meeting <strong>of</strong> a parish shall be those persons <strong>of</strong> full age belonging to<br />
the parish, who have been baptized and are regular attendants at worship and contributors to its support for at least twelve<br />
months prior to such election or special meeting, or since the establishment <strong>of</strong> the parish. In any parish which has so determined<br />
in the manner provided in section forty-six <strong>of</strong> the Religious Corporations Law, persons <strong>of</strong> less than full age, but <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong><br />
eighteen years or more and having the other qualifications <strong>of</strong> this section, shall also be qualified voters and eligible to be elected<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the vestry and, if confirmed communicants or received in the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, wardens.<br />
(j) Parish Meetings.<br />
(I) Annual Election and Meeting. <strong>The</strong> annual election and meeting <strong>of</strong> each parish shall be held on the day,<br />
either a Sunday or a secular day, fixed by the vestry.<br />
(II) Special Meetings. Special meetings may be held on any Sunday or secular day fixed by the vestry.<br />
(III) Notice. Notice <strong>of</strong> each annual election and meeting and <strong>of</strong> any special meeting shall be read by the<br />
priest-in-charge, or if there be none or he or she be absent, by the <strong>of</strong>ficiating minister or by a warden, on each <strong>of</strong><br />
the two Sundays next preceding such annual election and meeting or special meeting, in the time <strong>of</strong> divine<br />
service, or, if for any reason, the usual place <strong>of</strong> worship shall not be open for divine service, the notice shall be<br />
posted conspicuously on the outer door <strong>of</strong> the place <strong>of</strong> worship for two weeks next preceding the annual election<br />
and meeting or special meeting. Such notice shall specify the place, day and hour <strong>of</strong> holding the annual election<br />
and meeting or special meeting. <strong>The</strong> notice <strong>of</strong> each annual election and meeting shall also specify the number and<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> each warden and the vestry persons whose terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice shall then expire, or whose <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
shall then be vacant for any cause, and the <strong>of</strong>fice for which each such <strong>of</strong>ficer is to be then elected. <strong>The</strong> notice <strong>of</strong><br />
any special meeting shall specify the matter or question to be brought before such meeting and no matter or<br />
question not specified in such notice shall be acted on at such meeting.<br />
(IV) Presiding Officer. <strong>The</strong> presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> each annual election and meeting or special meeting shall<br />
be the priest-in-charge <strong>of</strong> the parish, if there be one, or if there be none or he or she be absent, one <strong>of</strong> the wardens<br />
elected by a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified voters present, or if no warden be present, a vestry person elected in like<br />
manner. Such presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer shall be the judge <strong>of</strong> the qualifications <strong>of</strong> voters, shall receive the votes cast, and<br />
shall declare the result <strong>of</strong> the votes cast.<br />
(V) Action. <strong>The</strong> action <strong>of</strong> an annual election and meeting or special meeting on any matter or question shall<br />
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e decided by a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified voters present and voting thereon. <strong>The</strong> polls <strong>of</strong> an election shall continue<br />
open for one hour and longer, in the discretion <strong>of</strong> the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer, or if required by a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified<br />
voters present and voting. <strong>The</strong> wardens and vestry persons shall be elected by ballot from qualified voters at the<br />
meeting, and no person shall be eligible for election as a warden unless he or she is also a confirmed communicant<br />
in the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, or be eligible for election as a vestry person unless he or she shall have been baptized.<br />
Vestry.<br />
(I) <strong>The</strong> vestry shall consist <strong>of</strong> three, six or nine vestry persons as shall be determined by the parish at any<br />
annual or special meeting and <strong>of</strong> two wardens. At each annual election after the initial election <strong>of</strong> the vestry, one<br />
warden shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for two years, and one-third <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong> vestry persons <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parish shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for three years. Each warden and vestry person shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice after the<br />
expiration <strong>of</strong> his or her term until his or her successor shall be chosen.<br />
(II) <strong>The</strong> vestry <strong>of</strong> an unincorporated parish shall have the powers, discretion, and responsibilities<br />
corresponding to the extent applicable, to those <strong>of</strong> the vestry <strong>of</strong> an incorporated parish, and shall likewise be<br />
subject to corresponding limitations.<br />
Other Form <strong>of</strong> Organization. Not withstanding any other provision here<strong>of</strong>, any unincorporated parish may<br />
propose such other or different provision for its own organizational structure and operation as it shall deem<br />
appropriate. Any such proposal shall be submitted to the District Dean, the Bishop and the Convention in the same<br />
manner as an application for certification as a parish in union with the Convention under the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section<br />
1 <strong>of</strong> this canon, and the organizational structure and operation <strong>of</strong> such parish shall conform to the action <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Convention.<br />
(J) When any real estate is acquired or to be acquired for an unincorporated parish, “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong>” shall have the power to take and hold bare legal title thereto for the benefit <strong>of</strong> such parish subject to its direction and<br />
control as to the acquisition, use and disposition <strong>of</strong> such property. All expenses incident to the acquisition, management,<br />
maintenance and disposition <strong>of</strong> such property shall be borne by such parish. In the event that an unincorporated parish on reexamination<br />
pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 1 Paragraph (b) <strong>of</strong> this Canon is not recertified, “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong>” shall have the power to make such disposition <strong>of</strong> any real property, title to which shall have been held by it for the<br />
benefit <strong>of</strong> such former parish (and <strong>of</strong> the proceeds <strong>of</strong> any disposition <strong>of</strong> such property) as to it shall seem appropriate, subject to<br />
the directions <strong>of</strong> the Convention contained in its determination not to recertify such former parish.<br />
Sec. 2 Diocesan Chapels.<br />
a) Any group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong>ians, whether theret<strong>of</strong>ore comprising an incorporated parish, an unincorporated parish,<br />
other ministry or mission association or college chaplaincy or ministry, shall upon their request and certification by the Bishop<br />
and designation as such by the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> become either a Diocesan Chapel or a Diocesan College Chapel or a<br />
Diocesan Mission Chapel.<br />
b) Each Diocesan Chapel shall be under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the Bishop and, subject to the approval <strong>of</strong> the Bishop, may<br />
adopt such procedures for the conduct <strong>of</strong> its affairs as it may desire. It shall not be a parish in union with the Convention or<br />
subject to the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Canons or other prescriptions with respect to parishes. Each Diocesan Chapel shall have the<br />
right, by whatever procedural means it may choose, to designate one lay representative to the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, which<br />
representative, although not a member <strong>of</strong> the Convention, shall have the privilege <strong>of</strong> the floor. Each Diocesan Chapel shall<br />
submit an Annual Parochial Report, or at the direction <strong>of</strong> the Bishop, prepare a Report <strong>of</strong> such form and content as the Bishop<br />
may prescribe.<br />
c) A Diocesan College Chapel may be established on the campus <strong>of</strong> a University or College situated within the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> for the expressed purpose <strong>of</strong> ministry and chaplaincy to the students, faculty and staff <strong>of</strong> that University or College. A<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> its Vestry or other Representative Body must be composed <strong>of</strong> persons who are adult members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
Church as defined in the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention and if a majority <strong>of</strong> its Vestry, or other Representative Body, is<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> adult members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church as described above, at least one <strong>of</strong> whom serves as one <strong>of</strong> the Wardens,<br />
Chair or other leader <strong>of</strong> the Representative Body, the Diocesan College Chapel shall have the following privileges:<br />
1) Each Diocesan College Chapel shall have the right, by whatever procedure it may choose, to designate one<br />
adult student Lay Representative to the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, which representative shall be a full member <strong>of</strong> Convention<br />
and shall have full privileges <strong>of</strong> the floor and vote.<br />
2) Each Diocesan College Chapel shall qualify under Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention as a congregation<br />
for the purpose <strong>of</strong> sponsoring members <strong>of</strong> the congregation for Holy Orders.<br />
d) A Diocesan Mission Chapel, such as Ephphatha Mission for the Deaf, shall be under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the Bishop<br />
and, subject to the approval <strong>of</strong> the Bishop, may adopt such procedures for the conduct <strong>of</strong> its affairs as it may desire. Each<br />
Diocesan Chapel shall submit an Annual Parochial Report, or at the direction <strong>of</strong> the Bishop, prepare a Report <strong>of</strong> such form and<br />
content as the Bishop may prescribe.<br />
1) Each Diocesan Mission Chapel shall have the right, by whatever procedure it may choose, to designate one<br />
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adult Lay Representative to the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, which representative shall be a full member <strong>of</strong> Convention and shall<br />
have full privileges <strong>of</strong> the floor and vote.<br />
2) Each Diocesan Mission Chapel shall qualify under Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention as a congregation<br />
for the purpose <strong>of</strong> sponsoring members <strong>of</strong> the congregation for Holy Orders.<br />
Canon VI.<br />
Of Diocesan Clusters.<br />
Sec. 1. Three or more parishes which are geographically related may apply for recognition as a Diocesan Cluster.<br />
Sec. 2. Such application shall set forth the terms <strong>of</strong> the proposed Cluster organization, including provisions for governance, for<br />
engagement <strong>of</strong> clergy, for contemplated activities, for financial support, for operating procedures and for such other matters as<br />
may be appropriate; and shall be accompanied by agreements <strong>of</strong> the several parishes involved to participate in the Cluster,<br />
signed by the rector or priest in charge or, if there be none, the District Dean, and the vestry <strong>of</strong> each parish.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> application for recognition as a Diocesan Cluster shall be submitted to the Bishop. On approval by the Bishop <strong>of</strong> the<br />
application as originally submitted or as subsequently amended, the Diocesan Cluster shall be entitled to recognition as such.<br />
Sec. 4. After Cluster recognition, proposed amendments to the terms <strong>of</strong> Cluster organization shall be submitted to the Bishop<br />
for approval.<br />
Canon VII.<br />
Of the Ecclesiastical Authority.<br />
In the event <strong>of</strong> the death, resignation, disability or prolonged absence <strong>of</strong> the Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, the Bishop Coadjutor shall<br />
become the Ecclesiastical Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>; if there be no Bishop Coadjutor, the Bishop Suffragan , if there be one,<br />
shall become temporarily the Ecclesiastical Authority. <strong>The</strong> Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be the Ecclesiastical<br />
Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> for all purposes declared by the General Convention only in the event <strong>of</strong> the absence or disability <strong>of</strong><br />
all the Bishops herein named or <strong>of</strong> a vacancy in the Episcopate.<br />
Canon VIII.<br />
Of the Bishop and the Cathedral.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop, with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention or, if it not be in session, <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, may from time<br />
to time and until a permanent Diocesan Cathedral shall be established, and with the consent <strong>of</strong> the Rector and Vestry <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parish concerned, select a parish church which shall be known as the Cathedral Church <strong>of</strong> (here insert the name <strong>of</strong> the parish).<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop, with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, may thereupon enter into such stipulations, in writing, with the<br />
Rector and Vestry <strong>of</strong> such parish concerning the rights <strong>of</strong> the Bishop in the use <strong>of</strong> the church building in Diocesan affairs, as<br />
may be agreed upon, which stipulations shall be known as “<strong>The</strong> Institutes <strong>of</strong> the Cathedral”.<br />
Canon IX.<br />
Of the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, provided for by the General Convention in Article IV <strong>of</strong> the Constitution <strong>of</strong> the<br />
General Convention, shall consist <strong>of</strong> four members <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong> in priest’s orders, and four laypersons,<br />
confirmed communicants <strong>of</strong> full age <strong>of</strong> the Church in this <strong>Diocese</strong>, one such member <strong>of</strong> the clergy and one such layperson to be<br />
elected annually by the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, each for a term <strong>of</strong> four years. <strong>The</strong> election shall be by ballot, and by the<br />
concurrent vote <strong>of</strong> a majority <strong>of</strong> those present and voting in each order. Vacancies in the Standing Committee occurring by<br />
death or otherwise may be filled until the next meeting <strong>of</strong> Convention by the concurrent vote <strong>of</strong> the clerical and lay members <strong>of</strong><br />
the Committee. Any member <strong>of</strong> the Committee having served two consecutive full terms shall not be eligible for immediate reelection.<br />
Sec. 2. In case the Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> be incapable <strong>of</strong> acting or in case there is no Bishop, and there is no Bishop Coadjutor<br />
or Bishop Suffragan capable <strong>of</strong> acting, the powers to be exercised and duties to be performed by the Bishop in matters <strong>of</strong><br />
discipline shall be exercised and performed by the Standing Committee, except in those cases where such powers and duties are<br />
or may devolve and be enjoined upon the clerical members <strong>of</strong> the Committee in which case such powers shall be exercised and<br />
duties performed by the clerical members only provided that no sentence shall be pronounced upon a member <strong>of</strong> the clergy save<br />
by a Bishop.<br />
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Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee shall keep a true record <strong>of</strong> its proceedings and shall preserve all books,<br />
journals and papers belonging to the committee and transmit the same to his or her successor in <strong>of</strong>fice. <strong>The</strong><br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee shall report the proceedings annually to the Diocesan Convention.<br />
Sec. 4. In addition to action taken at a meeting duly convened, the Standing Committee is empowered and authorized to take<br />
action as follows:<br />
(a) By mail, telegraphic or electronic communication ballot. Notice shall be given to each member <strong>of</strong> the Standing<br />
Committee by mail, telegram or electronic communication describing the action proposed to be taken and setting forth the time<br />
(which shall be reasonable) within which and the name and address <strong>of</strong> the person or persons to whom ballots or other communications<br />
with reference thereto shall be sent. Members <strong>of</strong> the Committee may return ballots by mail, telegram or electronic<br />
communication and the results there<strong>of</strong> shall be binding and any action so approved shall be the action <strong>of</strong> the Committee,<br />
provided that<br />
(i) <strong>The</strong> ballots <strong>of</strong> at least two-thirds <strong>of</strong> all the members <strong>of</strong> the Committee favor the proposed action; and,<br />
(ii) Prior to the time set forth in the notice no member <strong>of</strong> the Committee shall have advised any person designated<br />
in the notice <strong>of</strong> his or her objection in the particular instance to action by mail, telegraphic or electronic<br />
communication ballot.<br />
(b) By conference telephone. By means <strong>of</strong> a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all<br />
persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in<br />
person at the meeting.<br />
Canon X.<br />
Of the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention shall be nominated to the Convention by the Standing Committee with the approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bishop. In case the Convention declines to elect the nominee, the Bishop shall appoint a member <strong>of</strong> the Convention as secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Convention pro tem, and the Standing Committee shall make, during the same Convention, a new nomination.<br />
Sec. 2. In the event <strong>of</strong> a vacancy occurring in the Office <strong>of</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention, the Bishop or other Ecclesiastical<br />
Authority, may, in consultation with the Standing Committee or the President there<strong>of</strong>, appoint a Secretary pro tem, who shall<br />
serve until the next Annual Convention.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> Convention in addition to discharging the duties imposed by the Constitution and other provisions <strong>of</strong><br />
these Canons, shall, subject to the orders <strong>of</strong> the Convention, issue the <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Annual Convention and accompanying<br />
documents, and when published distribute copies <strong>of</strong> the same as follows: one copy to each member <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>,<br />
to each lay delegate attending the Convention, to each member <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board, to each member <strong>of</strong> the Standing<br />
Committee and to each parish in the <strong>Diocese</strong>, (it shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the vestry to preserve the parish copy in the<br />
parish records) two copies to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Deputies <strong>of</strong> General Convention and one copy to the Archives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Church, and upon request, one copy to each <strong>of</strong> the Bishops <strong>of</strong> the Church and to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> every Diocesan Convention,<br />
requesting these last to send in return a copy <strong>of</strong> their respective journal which when received shall be deposited in the Diocesan<br />
Library.<br />
Sec. 4. As required by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention, the Secretary shall prepare a certified copy <strong>of</strong> the testimonials <strong>of</strong><br />
the deputies elected to the General Convention and forward the same to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Deputies, together with a<br />
copy <strong>of</strong> the latest <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall also transmit to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong><br />
Deputies the other documents required by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention.<br />
Sec. 5. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall maintain the Canonical Register <strong>of</strong> all clergy canonically resident in the <strong>Diocese</strong> which shall include<br />
the records required by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention.<br />
Canon XI.<br />
Of the Treasurer.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diocesan Convention shall from time to time elect as Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> a person skilled in financial matters,<br />
including budgeting, accounting, banking, investment, and financial planning, on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop with the approval <strong>of</strong><br />
the Diocesan Board. <strong>The</strong> Treasurer shall serve at the pleasure <strong>of</strong> the Bishop and the Board. A vacancy in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Treasurer<br />
shall be filled by similar election, provided that a vacancy occurring between meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention may be filled until the<br />
next meeting <strong>of</strong> the Convention by appointment <strong>of</strong> the Bishop with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Board.<br />
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Canon XII.<br />
Of the Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bishop may nominate for the approval <strong>of</strong> the Convention a person or persons skilled in ecclesiastical and civil law to be the<br />
Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, who shall act as legal advisers and counselors to the Bishop, the Standing Committee,<br />
ecclesiastical courts and the Convention, when called upon to do so, and advisor to the Diocesan Board and its Committees. It shall<br />
also be their duty to review any proposed amendments to the laws <strong>of</strong> the State which affect the Religious Corporations Law or the<br />
property interests <strong>of</strong> the Church and to cooperate with the representatives <strong>of</strong> the other <strong>Diocese</strong>s <strong>of</strong> the State in securing the passage<br />
or defeat <strong>of</strong> such proposed amendments, after reference to the Convention whenever appropriate.<br />
Canon XIII.<br />
Of Deputies to the General Convention and to the Provincial Synod and <strong>of</strong> Delegates to the Triennial Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Women <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Church.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Convention shall, at either one <strong>of</strong> its two regular annual meetings held not later than twelve months preceding the<br />
opening date <strong>of</strong> the General Convention as shall be determined by the Bishop with the consent <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, elect by<br />
the concurrent ballot <strong>of</strong> the clerical and lay members present and voting, four members <strong>of</strong> the clergy and four laypersons, who shall<br />
be confirmed communicants <strong>of</strong> full age and residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, to act as Deputies from this <strong>Diocese</strong> to the General Convention.<br />
When the election <strong>of</strong> Clerical and Lay Deputies shall have been completed, the four members <strong>of</strong> the clergy and the four laypersons<br />
next in order in the balloting shall be declared duly chosen Alternate Deputies. <strong>The</strong> Deputy who has served as a Deputy at the<br />
greatest number <strong>of</strong> previous General Conventions shall be chair <strong>of</strong> the Deputation. <strong>The</strong> Deputies and Alternate Deputies shall hold<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice during the term <strong>of</strong> three years and until Deputies and Alternate Deputies shall next be elected.<br />
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the Deputies-elect to signify in writing to the Bishop, not more than four weeks and not less than three<br />
weeks before the meeting <strong>of</strong> the General Convention, the acceptance <strong>of</strong> the appointment and their intention to perform its duties.<br />
Sec. 3. All vacancies occurring by reason <strong>of</strong> default in acceptance <strong>of</strong> appointments under this Canon, or from any other cause, shall<br />
be filled by designation <strong>of</strong> the Bishop from the list <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the clergy and laypersons elected as Alternate Deputies, in the<br />
sequence in which they were elected, and such persons when certified by the Bishop, shall have all the power and authority <strong>of</strong><br />
Deputies duly elected by the Convention.<br />
Sec. 4. Prior to each meeting <strong>of</strong> the Provincial Synod, the Bishop, with the advice and consent <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, may<br />
appoint not more than four members <strong>of</strong> the Clergy and not more than four laypersons Deputies to the Provincial Synod and name<br />
one <strong>of</strong> such Deputies the chair <strong>of</strong> the deputation. <strong>The</strong> Deputies and the chair so appointed shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice until a new deputation<br />
and chair shall be appointed. Any vacancy in the deputation shall be filled by similar appointment. Deputies so appointed shall be<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the Synod <strong>of</strong> the Second Province from the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> and as such shall represent the <strong>Diocese</strong> in the<br />
House <strong>of</strong> Deputies <strong>of</strong> the Synod. <strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> the persons so appointed shall be announced to the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 5. In case <strong>of</strong> the inability <strong>of</strong> the Bishop to act or <strong>of</strong> a vacancy in the Episcopate, the power conferred upon the Bishop by this<br />
Canon shall be exercised by the President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee.<br />
Sec. 6. At the regular Annual Meeting at which it elects Deputies to the General Convention, the Convention shall also elect by the<br />
concurrent ballot <strong>of</strong> the clerical and lay members present and voting, two persons who shall be confirmed adult communicants or<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> the Church and residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, to act, together with the Diocesan Custodian <strong>of</strong> the United Thank<br />
Offering and a representative from the Diocesan Commission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church Women chosen by the Commission, as<br />
Delegates from this <strong>Diocese</strong> to the Triennial Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Women <strong>of</strong> the Church. When the election <strong>of</strong> these Delegates shall have<br />
been completed, the two laypersons or members <strong>of</strong> the clergy next in order in the balloting shall be declared duly chosen Alternate<br />
Delegates. Sections 2 and 3 <strong>of</strong> this Canon shall apply to the Delegates elected under this section in purpose and intent. <strong>The</strong> elected<br />
Delegates and Alternate Delegates shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice during the term <strong>of</strong> three years and until Delegates and Alternate Delegates shall<br />
next be elected. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Custodian <strong>of</strong> the United Thank Offering shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice as a Delegate until a successor Diocesan<br />
Custodian is designated.<br />
Sec. 7. <strong>The</strong> necessary expenses <strong>of</strong> the Deputies attending the General Convention and the Provincial Synod and <strong>of</strong> the Delegates<br />
attending the Triennial <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Churchwomen and their meetings held in conjunction with the Provincial Synod shall be<br />
paid by the <strong>Diocese</strong> in such amount as the Diocesan Board shall determine upon due presentation <strong>of</strong> proper vouchers signed by the<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> the same.<br />
Canon XIV.<br />
Of the Diocesan Board.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board shall be the policy making organization <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, subject to the authority <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan<br />
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Convention. It shall articulate the mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, formulate strategies to carry out that mission, and be responsible for<br />
all programmatic activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. It shall be responsible for preparation and submission to the Diocesan Convention<br />
<strong>of</strong> the budget in accordance with Canon XVIII and for the administration <strong>of</strong> such budget and the collection <strong>of</strong> the income<br />
therefore and the expenditures <strong>of</strong> Diocesan funds in accordance therewith. It shall direct the operating structures <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>, except as to matters within the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, and shall coordinate the units <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 2. (a) <strong>The</strong> Board shall be composed <strong>of</strong> the following members:<br />
(i) <strong>The</strong> Bishop and the Bishop Coadjutor if there be one;<br />
(ii) A member <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee elected by that Committee.<br />
(iii) <strong>The</strong> Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>; and<br />
(iv) Four persons, adult members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, elected by the Diocesan<br />
Convention, each to serve for a three year term beginning at the close <strong>of</strong> the Convention at which elected and until<br />
his or her successor is elected, as follows:<br />
-- in years divisible by three, one member <strong>of</strong> the clergy and one member <strong>of</strong> the laity;<br />
--in the following year, one member <strong>of</strong> the laity; and<br />
--in the second following year, one member <strong>of</strong> the clergy.<br />
(v) Three persons, adult members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> either the clerical or<br />
lay order, one elected by the Convention on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop each year, to serve a term <strong>of</strong> three years<br />
beginning at the close <strong>of</strong> the Convention at which elected and until his or her successor is elected.<br />
(vi) Provided, however, that no member elected by the Convention under paragraph (iv) may serve for more than<br />
two successive full terms.<br />
(b) Vacancies in the membership <strong>of</strong> the Board elected under paragraph (iv) <strong>of</strong> subsection (a) shall be filled for the<br />
unexpired term by election <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention (on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop if the previous occupant <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice was<br />
so nominated), provided that a vacancy occurring between meetings <strong>of</strong> the Convention may be filled until the next meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
the Convention by the remaining members <strong>of</strong> the Board.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Board shall be the Trustees <strong>of</strong> “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>”.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> Bishop shall be the President and presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the Board. <strong>The</strong> Board shall choose, from time to time, one <strong>of</strong><br />
its members to be Vice President and another person, who need not be a member <strong>of</strong> the Board, to be its Secretary, each to serve<br />
at the pleasure <strong>of</strong> the Board.<br />
Sec. 5. <strong>The</strong> Board shall meet at stated intervals but at least four times a year, and at such other times as the Bishop or the Board<br />
may determine.<br />
Sec. 6. <strong>The</strong> Board shall organize itself into such Committees <strong>of</strong> the Board, and other committees and other subgroups as it may<br />
determine appropriate for the discharge <strong>of</strong> its responsibilities, including Committees on Finance, Ministry Support, Investment,<br />
and Property. <strong>The</strong> Finance Committee shall be the Diocesan body contemplated by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention.<br />
Additional Board committees shall include the Parish Visitation and Mission Review Committee, and may include the Long<br />
Range Planning Committee. Other committees shall be established as determined by the Board. <strong>The</strong> charge, scope and<br />
operating methods <strong>of</strong> all such Committees and other committees shall be set by the Board.<br />
Sec. 7. <strong>The</strong> Board shall adopt Bylaws for its governance and the conduct <strong>of</strong> its affairs.<br />
Sec. 8. <strong>The</strong> Board shall present to each Diocesan Convention, a report <strong>of</strong> its activities, including a written report by appropriate<br />
category <strong>of</strong> all moneys and other property received and all moneys expended. <strong>The</strong> Board shall also cause to be prepared for<br />
publication in each <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Convention a table by Districts <strong>of</strong> all parishes in the <strong>Diocese</strong>, showing the Diocesan Mission<br />
Apportionment (including the mandatory portion) and the pledge <strong>of</strong> each parish. Information concerning the amount <strong>of</strong> aid<br />
given to parishes shall be available from the Diocesan financial <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Canon XV.<br />
Of the Commission on Ministry.<br />
Sec. 1. At each Annual Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, subject to confirmation by the vote <strong>of</strong> the Convention, the Bishop shall<br />
nominate a Commission on Ministry to consist <strong>of</strong> not less than six nor more than twenty persons, one half <strong>of</strong> whom shall be <strong>of</strong><br />
the lay order and one half <strong>of</strong> whom shall be <strong>of</strong> the clerical order, who shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice until their successors are nominated and<br />
confirmed.<br />
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> this Commission on Ministry to assist the Bishop in all matters pertaining to lay and ordained<br />
Ministry in accordance with the Constitution and Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention <strong>of</strong> this Church.<br />
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Canon XVI.<br />
Of Elections.<br />
Sec. 1. All elections required by the Constitution and Canons to be determined by ballot, except the election <strong>of</strong> a Bishop,<br />
Bishop Coadjutor, or Bishop Suffragan, shall be held according to the system <strong>of</strong> preferential voting known as the Single<br />
Transferable Vote. <strong>The</strong> regulations governing the use and counting <strong>of</strong> the ballots shall be those issued by the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> Long<br />
Island, as revised in 1939, a copy <strong>of</strong> which has been deposited with the Secretary. Revisions <strong>of</strong> these regulations which do not<br />
affect the principles <strong>of</strong> the Single Transferable Vote, may be made by resolution <strong>of</strong> the Convention on the recommendation <strong>of</strong><br />
the tellers, and filed with the Secretary.<br />
Sec. 2. A concurrent quota <strong>of</strong> both clerical and lay votes shall be necessary for election, with a majority <strong>of</strong> both orders present<br />
and voting.<br />
Sec. 3. (a) With the notice <strong>of</strong> the meeting <strong>of</strong> the Convention, the Secretary shall send to all clergy entitled to vote, to all shared<br />
community pastors in charge <strong>of</strong> parishes in union with the convention, to all Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army<br />
entitled to be lay members <strong>of</strong> the Convention and to all delegates entitled to seats in the Convention a nomination blank,which<br />
shall contain the names <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>fices to be filled at such Convention under the Canons <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, and under the Institutes<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Cathedral adopted pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong> these Canons, together with the names <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice holders whose terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice expire.<br />
(b)Clergy, shared community pastors, Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army, or Lay Delegates, or a duly<br />
certified alternate who has been designated to attend the Convention in place <strong>of</strong> any Lay Delegate, entitled to a seat in the<br />
forthcoming Convention, may file, prior to the assembling <strong>of</strong> the Convention, nominations for the <strong>of</strong>fices to be filled at the<br />
Convention provided:<br />
(i) Such nominations shall be made on the nomination blank furnished by the Secretary and shall be signed by a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the clergy, a shared community pastor, a Commissioned Evangelist <strong>of</strong> the Church Army entitled to a<br />
seat in the Convention, or a Lay Delegate.<br />
(ii) With such nominations shall be forwarded the written consent <strong>of</strong> the nominee to serve if elected, a<br />
biographical sketch <strong>of</strong> the nominee in not more than one hundred words (to include residence, parish,<br />
Ecclesiastical status, age, pr<strong>of</strong>ession or occupation, family status, and a brief description <strong>of</strong> participation in<br />
relevant activities <strong>of</strong> the community, <strong>Diocese</strong> and national Church), and, if possible a photograph <strong>of</strong> the nominee.<br />
(iii) Such nominations and accompanying data shall be filed with the Secretary at least four weeks before the<br />
opening <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
(iv) Such nominations shall not be accepted unless the certificate <strong>of</strong> election <strong>of</strong> delegates to the Convention<br />
which includes the name or names <strong>of</strong> those making the nominations has been first filed with the Secretary and<br />
also complies with the Canons <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
(b) <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall prepare and forward to all members <strong>of</strong> the clergy, shared community<br />
pastors, Commissioned Evangelists <strong>of</strong> the Church Army entitled to be members <strong>of</strong> Convention, and Lay Delegates, so that it<br />
shall be received at least four days before the opening <strong>of</strong> Convention, a brochure containing a statement <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>fices to be<br />
filled at the Convention, and the names, biographical sketches and photographs <strong>of</strong> the persons nominated in accordance with<br />
this Canon for each <strong>of</strong>fice, arranged in alphabetical order.<br />
(c) All nominations made in accordance with this Canon shall be reported by the Secretary to the Convention on the<br />
first day according to the Rules <strong>of</strong> Order. <strong>The</strong> form <strong>of</strong> ballot shall include the names <strong>of</strong> the nominees for each <strong>of</strong>fice nominated<br />
in accordance with this canon and arranged by lot, together with the names <strong>of</strong> persons nominated from the floor <strong>of</strong> Convention,<br />
arranged thereafter in the order <strong>of</strong> such nomination. After each list <strong>of</strong> nominations a blank space shall be left which may be<br />
filled in by any qualified voter.<br />
Sec. 4. In all cases <strong>of</strong> failure or omission to elect <strong>of</strong>ficers by the Convention, the persons last elected shall continue in <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
until others be chosen.<br />
Sec. 5. In case <strong>of</strong> vacancies in <strong>of</strong>fice, the filling <strong>of</strong> which is not otherwise provided for in the Canons, occurring during recess, it<br />
shall be competent for the Standing Committee, with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Bishop, to fill, ad interim, any position which the<br />
Convention, if in session, might fill.<br />
Canon XVII.<br />
Of Districts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be divided into Districts, the number and boundaries <strong>of</strong> which may be changed from time to time by<br />
the Bishop, after consultation with the Districts involved, and with the advice and consent <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board. Consultation<br />
with the Districts shall be with the District Council, if there be one, and with the Dean.<br />
Sec. 2. It shall be the responsibility <strong>of</strong> each District, in concert with the Diocesan Board, to undertake and coordinate regional<br />
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ministries that fall predominantly within the District. <strong>The</strong> Dean shall report thereon as required by the Diocesan Board.<br />
Sec. 3. Each District shall meet in Convocation at least once in each year, prior to Diocesan Convention. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> each<br />
Convocation shall include the members <strong>of</strong> the clergy and shared community pastors resident in the District and such number <strong>of</strong><br />
lay delegates representing each parish within the District as the District shall determine. Such lay delegates shall be chosen in<br />
the manner determined by the governing body <strong>of</strong> the parish.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> principal <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> each District shall be the Dean, who shall be appointed by the Bishop, from the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
clergy <strong>of</strong> the District. <strong>The</strong> Dean shall take <strong>of</strong>fice immediately upon appointment, and shall serve at the pleasure <strong>of</strong> the Bishop.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean shall have such responsibilities as may be required by the Bishop, the Diocesan Board, or the District Council, if<br />
there be one.<br />
Sec. 5. <strong>The</strong>re may be a District Council in each District comprised <strong>of</strong> the Dean, other <strong>of</strong>ficers determined by the District, and<br />
additional members, the number and method <strong>of</strong> election <strong>of</strong> whom shall be determined by the District, taking into consideration<br />
the various interests to be represented within the District.<br />
Sec. 6. Each District, meeting in Convocation, may make by-laws, not inconsistent with the Canons, for the conduct <strong>of</strong> its own<br />
affairs and those <strong>of</strong> its District Council, if there be one.<br />
Canon XVIII.<br />
Of the Budget <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> and the Diocesan Mission Apportionment.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board shall prepare an annual budget for consideration by the <strong>Diocese</strong>. Expenditures shall be divided<br />
into mandatory and non-mandatory categories.<br />
(a) Expenditures identified as mandatory shall include only those items <strong>of</strong> expenditures deemed appropriate:<br />
(i) to the discharge <strong>of</strong> the Ecclesiastical functions <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> the Episcopate in the <strong>Diocese</strong>;<br />
(ii) to the conduct <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention and to the participation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> in the General<br />
Convention and in the Provincial Synod, and in the Lambeth Conference; and<br />
(iii) to the payment <strong>of</strong> financial support <strong>of</strong> the National Church.<br />
(b) Mandatory expenditures shall be identified by a separate tabulation, or equivalent means. <strong>The</strong> mandatory<br />
expenditures shall be met from endowment income restricted to these purposes and the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan<br />
Mission Apportionment assessed upon each parish.<br />
(c) All other Diocesan expenditures shall be non mandatory.<br />
Sec. 2. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board, as a first step, shall prepare a draft unified budget. Such draft budget shall be presented to all<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> Convention by mail; and as appropriate, by Regional meetings in the <strong>Diocese</strong>; to facilitate, review and respond.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong>reafter the Diocesan Board shall prepare a proposed unified budget and shall submit such budget to the Diocesan<br />
Convention.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Convention may make changes to the proposed budget by a two-thirds vote <strong>of</strong> its members present and<br />
voting. On approval by the Convention, the budget so approved shall become the budget for the <strong>Diocese</strong> for the ensuing<br />
calendar year, provided however, that the Diocesan Board shall have authority from time to time to make such adjustments<br />
thereto, as to items <strong>of</strong> either income or expenditures or both, as it deems necessary and appropriate to accommodate changes<br />
that occur after the approval by the Convention.<br />
Sec. 5. After approval <strong>of</strong> the budget by Diocesan Convention, the Diocesan Board shall have authority and responsibility to<br />
determine, and thereafter to adjust, the Diocesan Mission Apportionment <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the parishes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> to fund the<br />
budget and to designate the portion there<strong>of</strong> that shall be mandatory. In making such apportionment the Board shall use a<br />
uniform percentage applied to the average <strong>of</strong> the income <strong>of</strong> each parish for the preceding three years, provided that in<br />
determining the non-mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the apportionment the percentage may be set higher to compensate for predictable<br />
shortfalls based on historical giving patterns. Income shall be defined as all parish income, including but not limited to, income<br />
from pledges and plate collections, net receipts from special parish projects, and investment income, but excluding income or<br />
receipts designated for non-operating expenses or for purposes external to the parish, and shall not include proceeds from the<br />
sale <strong>of</strong> property, receipts from capital drives, loans, diocesan aid or shared clergy compensation received from another religious<br />
body, or gifts or bequests designated for capital improvements or as trust principal by the donor or by the vestry in the year <strong>of</strong><br />
such receipt. <strong>The</strong> Board shall inform the parishes <strong>of</strong> the apportionments so made.<br />
Sec 6. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board shall have authority and responsibility to make expenditures <strong>of</strong> Diocesan moneys in accordance<br />
with the budget as approved by the Diocesan Convention and subsequently adjusted by the Board.<br />
Sec. 7. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention shall prepare, before the opening <strong>of</strong> each Convention, a list <strong>of</strong> those parishes<br />
that are in arrears in the payment <strong>of</strong> the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Mission Apportionment with the amount <strong>of</strong> such<br />
arrears for the preceding calendar year and the same shall be placed in the hands <strong>of</strong> the Convention Committee on Credentials<br />
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<strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates. Each such parish shall be excluded from representation in the Convention until such arrears have been paid<br />
in full or have been remitted by the Convention for satisfactory reasons. Application for remission <strong>of</strong> arrears shall be made no<br />
later than thirty days prior to the Convention to the Diocesan Board in the first instance, and the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
with respect thereto shall be reported to the Convention.<br />
Canon XIX.<br />
Of the Church Pension Fund.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall provide for the annual payment <strong>of</strong> the premiums assessed on salaries paid directly by<br />
the <strong>Diocese</strong> to the Bishops and other clergy employed by the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Sec. 2. (a) <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Convention, whenever required, shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Church Pension<br />
Fund the canonical roll <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Diocese</strong>, and <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically belonging to<br />
other dioceses who may be licensed to <strong>of</strong>ficiate in this <strong>Diocese</strong>, with a statement <strong>of</strong> the stipends received by each from any<br />
parish or other Ecclesiastical organization in the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
(b) <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall inform the Church Pension Fund or cause it to be informed <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the clergy and<br />
widows and minor orphans <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the clergy canonically connected with this <strong>Diocese</strong>, who may be entitled to receive<br />
pensions from the Church Pension Fund.<br />
Sec. 3. Every member <strong>of</strong> the clergy receiving a stipend or stipends and every parish or other Ecclesiastical organization in the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> paying a stipend or stipends, shall furnish a statement <strong>of</strong> such stipend or stipends to the Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong><br />
whenever the Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall, in writing, ask for such statement, and shall furnish to the Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> a statement <strong>of</strong> such stipend or stipends and the name and address <strong>of</strong> the treasurer and the name <strong>of</strong> the rector or minister<br />
-in-charge whenever there occurs any change in such stipend, treasurer, rector, or minister-in-charge.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall prepare, before the opening <strong>of</strong> the Annual Convention, a list <strong>of</strong> such parishes as<br />
are in arrears to the Church Pension Fund, with the amount <strong>of</strong> such arrears for the period prior to January first preceding, and<br />
the same shall be placed in the hands <strong>of</strong> the committee on Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates. Each such parish shall be excluded<br />
from representation in the Convention until such arrears are paid in full.<br />
Canon XX.<br />
Of Diocesan Corporations.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> Of <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board shall be the trustees <strong>of</strong> the corporation.<br />
Sec. 2. <strong>The</strong> Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>. <strong>The</strong> directors <strong>of</strong> the corporation shall be not less than seven nor more than twenty-five<br />
persons, as prescribed in the By-laws <strong>of</strong> the corporation, elected by the Convention annually on nomination <strong>of</strong> the Bishop (or<br />
Ecclesiastical Authority). <strong>The</strong> Bishop and the Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, shall be ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio directors <strong>of</strong> the corporation.<br />
Vacancies in the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors shall be filled for the unexpired term by a majority <strong>of</strong> the remaining directors.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 2. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board shall be the trustees <strong>of</strong> the corporation.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>Central</strong> Investment Fund No. 3. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board shall be the directors <strong>of</strong> the corporation.<br />
Sec. 5. Thornfield Foundation, Inc. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board shall be the directors <strong>of</strong> the corporation.<br />
Sec. 6. A person may serve as a trustee <strong>of</strong> one or more or all <strong>of</strong> the diocesan corporations at the same time.<br />
Canon XXI.<br />
Of the Calling <strong>of</strong> a Rector.<br />
Sec. 1. Whenever a parish is without a rector it shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the governing body to give immediate notice there<strong>of</strong> to the<br />
Bishop. <strong>The</strong> procedures to be followed in calling a rector shall comply with the requirements contained in the Canons <strong>of</strong> the<br />
General Convention and otherwise shall conform to the process therefore prescribed from time to time by the Bishop. If a call<br />
shall be extended to a member <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> this Church, there shall be included an agreement <strong>of</strong> the governing body to pay<br />
the premiums as assessed by the Church Pension Fund.<br />
Sec. 2. Whenever a parish is without a rector, the Bishop shall appoint a member or members <strong>of</strong> the clergy <strong>of</strong> this Church to<br />
supply such parishes as have been reported to be without a rector at such time as may be deemed convenient and proper. Any<br />
parish thus supplied shall defray all the expenses incident to such occasional services.<br />
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Canon XXII.<br />
Of Parish Registers, Parochial Reports and the Removal <strong>of</strong> Communicants From One Parish to Another.<br />
Sec. 1. <strong>The</strong> Parish Register, in which the minister is required by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention to record all Baptisms,<br />
Confirmations, Marriages, Burials and the names <strong>of</strong> Communicants, shall be provided by the governing body at the expense <strong>of</strong><br />
the parish and shall be in the custody <strong>of</strong> the Rector or priest-in-charge for the purpose <strong>of</strong> such record. Every Parish Register,<br />
when it has been filled, shall be carefully preserved by the governing body as a part <strong>of</strong> the records <strong>of</strong> the parish.<br />
Sec. 2. <strong>The</strong> record in the Parish Register shall specify the names and dates <strong>of</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> children baptized, with the names <strong>of</strong><br />
parents and sponsors; the names <strong>of</strong> adults baptized and their chosen witnesses; the names <strong>of</strong> persons confirmed or received; the<br />
names <strong>of</strong> parties married and <strong>of</strong> two or more witnesses <strong>of</strong> the marriage, and the place where the marriage was solemnized; the<br />
names <strong>of</strong> persons buried; and also the date when each Rite was performed. <strong>The</strong> Parish Register shall also contain a list <strong>of</strong> the<br />
families and adult persons <strong>of</strong> the cure as far as practicable.<br />
Sec. 3. <strong>The</strong> governing body <strong>of</strong> a parish shall be jointly responsible with the Rector or priest-in-charge for an accurate record <strong>of</strong><br />
communicants and baptized persons resident in the parish and that the record be available at the annual election <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parish and be submitted to the Bishop at the time <strong>of</strong> the Bishop’s Visitation, together with such changes as have occurred since<br />
the previous report.<br />
Sec. 4. No name shall be removed from the lists <strong>of</strong> communicants in the parish except by: (1) death, (2) removal by issuance <strong>of</strong><br />
a certificate <strong>of</strong> membership or letter <strong>of</strong> transfer, or (3) disciplinary action by competent Authority. <strong>The</strong>re shall be indicated on<br />
the list <strong>of</strong> communicants those (a) whose domicile is unknown and (b) who live in the community but are inactive.<br />
Sec. 5. In order that the annual report <strong>of</strong> the ministers <strong>of</strong> parishes in this <strong>Diocese</strong> may contain the information which is required<br />
by the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention, such annual reports shall be made out in accordance with the form therefore<br />
authorized by the General Convention, which reports shall be forwarded to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Convention on or<br />
before March first in each year.<br />
Sec. 6. In every case where a parish is without a rector, the Register contemplated by this Canon shall be kept by the governing<br />
body there<strong>of</strong>, or by some person appointed by the governing body whose duty it shall also be to prepare and forward to the<br />
Bishop the Annual Parochial Report.<br />
Sec. 7. No rector or priest-in-charge <strong>of</strong> any parish in the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall receive as a regular communicant, or enter upon the list<br />
<strong>of</strong> communicants the name <strong>of</strong> any person who has been a communicant in any other parish without a certificate <strong>of</strong> membership<br />
or letter <strong>of</strong> transfer from the parish to which the communicant last belonged. Except, however, if it shall appear that a<br />
communicant not under censure <strong>of</strong> Ecclesiastical discipline has not received a certificate <strong>of</strong> membership or letter <strong>of</strong> transfer<br />
within six months after request therefore, the name <strong>of</strong> such person shall be added to the list <strong>of</strong> communicants in the new parish,<br />
and written notice <strong>of</strong> this action shall be sent to the former parish.<br />
Sec. 8. Any communicant not under censure <strong>of</strong> Ecclesiastical discipline shall be entitled to such a certificate <strong>of</strong> membership or<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> transfer on application therefore to the rector or priest-in-charge <strong>of</strong> the parish to which the communicant belongs, and<br />
in case <strong>of</strong> a vacancy in the pastoral cure <strong>of</strong> a parish, and in case <strong>of</strong> any person under discipline, the application shall be referred<br />
to the Bishop <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, or, if the <strong>Episcopal</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice be vacant, to the President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, and the answer<br />
and decision <strong>of</strong> the Bishop or <strong>of</strong> the President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee as above provided shall be final.<br />
Canon XXIII.<br />
Of Parishes and Diocesan Properties.<br />
In conformity and consistent with the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention, it is hereby explicitly reaffirmed<br />
that all real and personal property held by or for the benefit <strong>of</strong> any parish, chapel, or congregation located in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> is held in trust for the <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. <strong>The</strong> existence <strong>of</strong> this trust,<br />
however, shall in no way limit the power and authority <strong>of</strong> the parish, chapel, or congregation, or the power and authority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Trustees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> holding title thereto, otherwise existing over such property so long as the particular parish, chapel, or<br />
congregation remains a part <strong>of</strong>, and subject to, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> and the<br />
Constitution and Canons <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
Canon XXIV.<br />
Of the Dissolution <strong>of</strong> the Pastoral Relation.<br />
Sec. 1. Subject to the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 2 <strong>of</strong> this Canon, a priest who after January 1, 1986 is canonically elected rector <strong>of</strong> a<br />
parish and the vestry that elects such priest may, with consent <strong>of</strong> the Ecclesiastical Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, at the time <strong>of</strong> such<br />
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election enter into a written agreement specifying the term for which the priest is to serve as rector <strong>of</strong> the parish. Not earlier<br />
than six months nor later than three months prior to the expiration <strong>of</strong> the term agreed on, the rector and the vestry may, with the<br />
consent <strong>of</strong> the Ecclesiastical Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, by written instrument further extend the term for which the priest is to<br />
serve as rector. Subsequent extensions may similarly be made. <strong>The</strong> failure <strong>of</strong> either the priest or the vestry to agree to any such<br />
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Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 1 <strong>of</strong> this Canon, the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Canons <strong>of</strong> the General Convention<br />
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concerning dissolution <strong>of</strong> the pastoral relation (as amended from time to time) shall apply in this diocese in the event no<br />
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Canon XXV.<br />
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Of the Fiscal Year and Reports to the Convention.<br />
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<strong>of</strong> the Bishop.<br />
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Canon XXVII.<br />
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Sec. 1. All consequat, matters with vel illum respect dolore to Ecclesiastical eu feugiat nulla Discipline sl ut aliquip <strong>of</strong> members ex en commodo <strong>of</strong> the clergy consequat. not being Duis Bishops te in the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
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amended from time to time, which provisions are hereby incorporated by reference.<br />
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Sec. 2. (a) ut <strong>The</strong>re lacreet shall dolore be a magna Disciplinary aliguam Board, erat volutpat. elected by Ut the wisis Diocesan enim ad Convention, minim veniam, consisting quis <strong>of</strong> nostrud nine (9) exerci members; five (5)<br />
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Adult Communicants in Good Standing and geographically resident and domiciled in the <strong>Diocese</strong>. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
shall be elected Duis te for feugifacilisi. three (3) year Duis terms, autem arranged dolor in in three hendrerit (3) classes, in vulputate and serve velit no esse more molestie than two consequat, (2) consecutive, vel three (3) year<br />
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consecutive terms.<br />
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(b) consectetuer <strong>The</strong> Ecclesiastical adipiscing Court elit, shall sed continue diem nonummy to function nibh as euismod provided tincidunt in the current ut lacreet Diocesan dolore Canon magna XXVII, Sec. 2 until<br />
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Court will lobortis cease to nisl exist, ut except aliquip to ex conclude ea commodo any matters consequat. pending Duis before te feugifacilisi. it. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Duis autem Board dolor that in will hendrerit serve beginning on<br />
July 1, <strong>2011</strong> in vulputate until Convention velit esse in molestie November, consequat, <strong>2011</strong> will vel be illum appointed dolore by eu the feugiat Bishop nulla Diocesan facilisis in consultation at vero eros with et the Standing<br />
Committee and announced at Convention <strong>2011</strong>. At the November <strong>2011</strong>Diocesan Convention all persons to serve on the<br />
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Disciplinary Board will be elected by Convention in staggered terms and arranged in three classes, the terms <strong>of</strong> the first <strong>of</strong><br />
which will feugat expire nulla in 2012, facilisi. that <strong>of</strong> the second expiring in 2013 and that <strong>of</strong> the third expiring in 2014.<br />
(c) Vacancies on the Disciplinary Board shall be filled as follows: Upon the determination that a vacancy exists, the<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Board shall notify the Bishop Diocesan <strong>of</strong> the vacancy and request appointment <strong>of</strong> a replacement member <strong>of</strong><br />
the same order as the member to be replaced. <strong>The</strong> Bishop Diocesan, with the advice and consent <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee,<br />
shall appoint a replacement Board member who meets the same eligibility requirements as apply to elected Board members.<br />
This person will serve until the next Diocesan Convention at which time the position will be filled by the election <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention for the balance <strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> the replaced Board member. A Board member may be removed from <strong>of</strong>fice by the<br />
Bishop Diocesan, with the advice and consent <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, whenever in the judgment <strong>of</strong> the Bishop Diocesan<br />
the best interests <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> would be served thereby.<br />
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(d) Within sixty (60) days following the annual Convention, the Disciplinary Board shall convene to elect a President<br />
from among its members to serve for the following calendar year, Provided that in the case <strong>of</strong> the initial appointment <strong>of</strong><br />
members, the members shall meet and select a President prior to July 1, <strong>2011</strong> to serve until Diocesan Convention <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Education and training in the requirements <strong>of</strong> Title IV shall be conducted within the same period under the Direction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bishop Diocesan.<br />
(e) <strong>The</strong> Panels <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board are comprised as follows: the Reference Panel is made up <strong>of</strong> the President<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board, the Bishop Diocesan and the Intake Officer; the Conference Panel and the Hearing Panel shall be<br />
chosen by the President <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board from among its members. Persons who are members <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary<br />
Board may serve on either Panel, but no one person can serve on both the Conference Panel and the Hearing Panel for a single<br />
matter.<br />
(f) In any proceedings under Title IV, if there is any member <strong>of</strong> a Conference Panel or Hearing Panel that becomes<br />
aware <strong>of</strong> a personal conflict <strong>of</strong> interest or bias, that member shall immediately notify the President <strong>of</strong> the Board and request a<br />
replacement member <strong>of</strong> the Panel. Respondent, Respondent’s Counsel and the Church Attorney shall have the right to<br />
challenge any member <strong>of</strong> a Panel for conflict <strong>of</strong> interest or undue bias by motion to the Panel for disqualification <strong>of</strong> the<br />
challenged member. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Panel not the subjects <strong>of</strong> the challenge shall promptly consider the motion and<br />
determine whether the challenged Panel member shall be disqualified from participating in that matter.<br />
Sec. 3. (a) <strong>The</strong> Intake Officer is the initial Diocesan contact person regarding the reporting <strong>of</strong> Offenses involving possible<br />
ecclesiastical discipline. This person is empowered to conduct a preliminary investigation and is required to submit a written<br />
intake-report, copied to the Reference Panel and the Church Attorney, advising one <strong>of</strong> the following courses <strong>of</strong> action:<br />
(1) If the information from the Complainant is not true, or, if the information is true but would not constitute an<br />
Offense, as determined by the Intake Officer, the Intake Officer shall report in writing to the Reference Panel<br />
and the Church Attorney an intention to dismiss. Under these circumstances the Intake Officer may retain<br />
copies <strong>of</strong> documents for consideration if additional information surfaces regarding the involved cleric. In case<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Complainant’s appeal <strong>of</strong> this decision, it is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Intake Officer to assist the<br />
Complainant in preparation <strong>of</strong> the appeal, which will be forwarded to the President <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board,<br />
who will affirm or overrule the dismissal.<br />
(2) If the information from the Complainant is true, and would be an Offense, the Intake Officer will<br />
promptly refer the complaint in a written report to the Reference Panel for Referral.<br />
(b) <strong>The</strong>re shall be two Intake Officers, <strong>of</strong> different genders, in the <strong>Diocese</strong>, one <strong>of</strong> which to be a member <strong>of</strong> the clergy<br />
and the other <strong>of</strong> the lay order. <strong>The</strong> responsibilities and authority <strong>of</strong> the Intake Officer are limited to this <strong>Diocese</strong>. Neither the<br />
Bishop Diocesan nor the Church Attorney, nor any member <strong>of</strong> their respective staffs, shall serve as Intake Officer.<br />
(c) <strong>The</strong> Intake Officer, upon invitation, may appear before any <strong>of</strong> the Boards or Panels described in these canons, but,<br />
with the exception <strong>of</strong> the Reference Panel, may not serve on any other <strong>of</strong> these said Boards or Panels in any formal elected or<br />
appointed position.<br />
(d) So as to conform to the July, <strong>2011</strong> implementation date mandated by General Convention, the following two-stage<br />
method <strong>of</strong> appointment shall be employed:<br />
(1) <strong>The</strong> Intake Officers shall be appointed by the Bishop Diocesan, in consultation with the Standing Committee, to a<br />
term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice which expires at the convening <strong>of</strong> the <strong>2011</strong> Diocesan Convention, unless an investigation is ongoing, in<br />
which case the term <strong>of</strong> the investigating Intake Officer expires with the completion <strong>of</strong> that Officer’s completion <strong>of</strong><br />
duties concerning that investigation.<br />
(2) At the <strong>2011</strong> Diocesan Convention, the Bishop Diocesan, in consultation with the Standing Committee, will appoint<br />
the Intake Officers, whose term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice shall be three (3) years, renewable for one succeeding three-year<br />
term.<br />
Sec. 4. <strong>The</strong> Bishop Diocesan, in consultation with the Standing Committee, shall appoint, on an annual basis, an attorney or<br />
attorneys to serve as Church Attorney(s). <strong>The</strong> person(s) so selected must be a duly licensed attorney in the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />
No person serving as Chancellor, Vice Chancellor or member <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee, or any attorney affiliated in the<br />
practice <strong>of</strong> law with said persons, shall be eligible to serve as Church Attorney. Payment to the Church Attorney shall be<br />
pursuant to a written Retainer Agreement with the <strong>Diocese</strong>. In the course <strong>of</strong> his or her duties the Church Attorney may also<br />
consult with the President <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board. A Church Attorney may be removed from <strong>of</strong>fice by the Bishop for cause,<br />
after the Church Attorney has had an opportunity to be heard by the Standing Committee. A vacancy in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Church<br />
Attorney shall be filled by the Bishop in consultation with the Standing Committee.<br />
Sec. 5. <strong>The</strong> Bishop Diocesan shall make Advisors available to the Respondent and to the Complainant at the times prescribed<br />
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in and subject to the restrictions provided in Title IV.19.10. Advisor shall mean a person designated to support, assist, consult<br />
with and advise a Complainant or Respondent in any matter <strong>of</strong> discipline under this Title and the rights, responsibilities,<br />
consequences and alternatives pertaining thereto. Complainants and Respondents shall be advised that Advisors are not<br />
intended to act as lawyers for them and should not be so considered by them. Respondents and Complainants are free to reject<br />
an Advisor who has been <strong>of</strong>fered by the Bishop Diocesan and to select another <strong>of</strong> their own choosing.<br />
Sec. 6. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Board shall appoint a Board Clerk to assist the Board with records management and administrative<br />
support, who may be a member <strong>of</strong> the Board.<br />
Sec. 7. (a) <strong>The</strong> necessary costs, expenses and fees <strong>of</strong> the Disciplinary Board, Intake Officer, Investigator, Church Attorney,<br />
Board Clerk, Conference Panel, Hearing Panel, Advisors made available by the Bishop Diocesan, and person designated by the<br />
Bishop Diocesan to be responsible for implementation <strong>of</strong> a pastoral response pursuant to Title IV.8 shall be the obligation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
(b) In the event <strong>of</strong> a final Order dismissing the complaint, or by provisions <strong>of</strong> an Accord approved by the Bishop<br />
Diocesan, the reasonable defense fees and costs incurred by the Respondent may be paid or reimbursed by the <strong>Diocese</strong>, subject<br />
to such budgetary constraints as may be established by the Diocesan Board.<br />
Sec. 8. Any meeting required under these disciplinary canons, other than a hearing at which evidence may be taken or<br />
examined, may be conducted in person or through telephonic or other electronic communications equipment by means <strong>of</strong> which<br />
all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other at the same time.<br />
Sec. 9. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Board may in its discretion seek legal counsel as it deems appropriate or necessary, or request counsel<br />
for the parties before it to brief legal issues on which it may seek advice. Fees incurred by the Board in this connection are the<br />
obligation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
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Rules Of Order<br />
(for conducting the business <strong>of</strong> the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>)<br />
First Day<br />
I. On the first day the order <strong>of</strong> business shall be:<br />
A. After opening prayers, the Presiding Officer having taken the chair, the Presiding Officer shall be informed <strong>of</strong> the<br />
presence or non-presence <strong>of</strong> a quorum, the knowledge <strong>of</strong> which shall be obtained from the registration <strong>of</strong> the clergy and lay<br />
delegates immediately before the opening <strong>of</strong> Convention, which registration shall be the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Secretary or<br />
Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> the prior Convention, or if there be neither, the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
B. If a quorum be found in attendance, via., at least twenty clerical members entitled to vote in the Convention, and<br />
delegations from at least twenty parishes, the Presiding Officer shall declare the Convention duly organized for business.<br />
C. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall be elected, who may nominate one or more Assistant Secretaries to be approved by the<br />
Convention.<br />
D. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Board shall report its recommendations on requests to remit arrearages to the mandatory portion <strong>of</strong><br />
Diocesan Mission Apportionment, and action thereon shall be in order.<br />
E. <strong>The</strong> Committee on Credentials <strong>of</strong> Lay Delegates shall make its report, which shall include the number <strong>of</strong> parishes<br />
entitled to representation in the Convention, including the number <strong>of</strong> parishes which have been late in filing their Annual<br />
Parochial Report for the prior year but which have accompanied their late Reports with letters <strong>of</strong> explanation, thereby admitting<br />
them to representation. <strong>The</strong> Report shall also include the names <strong>of</strong> parishes which have failed to file a Parochial Report or to<br />
accompany a late Report with a letter <strong>of</strong> explanation. If unusual circumstances for such failure are explained, action shall be in<br />
order by a majority vote <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> Convention present and voting to admit any <strong>of</strong> such parishes to Convention.<br />
F. <strong>The</strong> Presiding Officer shall report the announcement <strong>of</strong> the schedule and agenda <strong>of</strong> the Convention as<br />
contemplated by General Rule A.<br />
G. <strong>The</strong> Diocesan Unified Budget recommended by the Diocesan Board shall be presented by the Treasurer or by a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the Board, with any comments deemed appropriate.<br />
H. <strong>The</strong> Bishop shall deliver an Annual Report, unless another time for its delivery has been determined by the<br />
Bishop.<br />
I. <strong>The</strong> Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, and the Bishop Suffragan , if there be one, shall deliver their addresses<br />
unless the Bishop has designated another time for their delivery.<br />
J. Resolutions shall be presented and referred to appropriate committees, or placed on the Convention Agenda<br />
without debate, but any resolution by unanimous consent may be acted on at this time.<br />
K. <strong>The</strong> Presiding Officer, or the person designated by the Presiding Officer, shall announce the procedures for<br />
nominations and elections (see Canon XVI).<br />
L. <strong>The</strong> Secretary shall report all nominations made pursuant to Canon XVI for <strong>of</strong>fices to be filled by election <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Convention.<br />
M. Additional nominations may be made from the floor <strong>of</strong><br />
Convention.<br />
N. <strong>The</strong> Presiding Officer shall appoint tellers.<br />
O. <strong>The</strong> Presiding Officer shall make a last call for resolutions.<br />
P. <strong>The</strong> polls shall be opened and voting proceed.<br />
Second Day<br />
II. On the second day the order <strong>of</strong> business shall be:<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> Committee on Memorials <strong>of</strong> Deceased Clergy shall make its report.<br />
B. <strong>The</strong> memorial list <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be read.<br />
C. An abstract <strong>of</strong> the proceedings <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be submitted.<br />
D. Reports, including a statement <strong>of</strong> unfinished business and any special communication to the Convention, shall be<br />
made by the Secretary.<br />
E. <strong>The</strong> Treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall report.<br />
F. Action shall be taken on the proposed Diocesan budget.<br />
G. Committees <strong>of</strong> Convention shall make reports, which may be by title and action shall be taken thereon, as<br />
appropriate.<br />
H. Diocesan units and groups shall make reports and presentations, and action thereon taken as appropriate.<br />
I. <strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee shall make its report and action shall be taken thereon.<br />
J. <strong>The</strong> Elections Committee shall make its report.<br />
K. Unfinished business shall be considered.<br />
L. Members <strong>of</strong> the Diocesan Board and <strong>of</strong> other Diocesan bodies shall be elected.<br />
M. Appointments shall be made to standing committees <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
N. Announcements.<br />
O. Adjournment.<br />
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III. On any subsequent day the order <strong>of</strong> business shall be the disposal <strong>of</strong> the unfinished business <strong>of</strong> the Convention in the order above prescribed<br />
for the Second Day; the business, if any, however, which was under consideration at the time <strong>of</strong> adjournment <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall be<br />
disposed <strong>of</strong> first.<br />
General Rules<br />
IV. <strong>The</strong> following general rules shall apply to the Convention:<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> schedule and agenda <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall be determined by the Presiding Officer and to the extent practicable shall be announced<br />
prior to the opening <strong>of</strong> the Convention. <strong>The</strong> Convention shall have the right, however, by a vote <strong>of</strong> two-thirds <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the Convention<br />
present and voting to modify or change such schedule or agenda or both, or to adopt a schedule or agenda or both.<br />
B. <strong>The</strong> procedures for nominations and elections to be made by the Convention shall be as follows:<br />
(1) Each person in the clerical and in the lay order whose name appears in the brochure forwarded to the members <strong>of</strong> the Convention<br />
by the Secretary in conformity with the provisions <strong>of</strong> Canon XVI, Section 3, Paragraph (c) shall be deemed thereby to have been duly<br />
nominated for the <strong>of</strong>fice so indicated, and no member <strong>of</strong> the Convention shall be recognized to speak from the floor in his or her behalf.<br />
(2) Additional nominations may be made from the floor, in which event not more than one member <strong>of</strong> Convention shall be<br />
recognized to speak for not more than one minute on behalf <strong>of</strong> each additional nominee, and the content <strong>of</strong> such nominating speech shall be<br />
limited as provided in Canon XVI, Section 3, Paragraph (b), Subparagraph (ii).<br />
(3) <strong>The</strong> Presiding Officer shall appoint tellers, one for each order for each ballot box, together with a chair <strong>of</strong> tellers, who shall<br />
tally the votes <strong>of</strong> the Convention and report the results there<strong>of</strong>.<br />
C. Resolutions may be <strong>of</strong>fered to the Convention only by members <strong>of</strong> the Convention or by its committees. Resolutions <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong><br />
the Convention shall be presented no later than the end <strong>of</strong> the first session <strong>of</strong> the first day <strong>of</strong> Convention, unless later presentation is authorized by<br />
a vote <strong>of</strong> two-thirds <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the Convention present and voting. All resolutions shall be referred to the Resolutions Committee for review<br />
and report, except that resolutions presented by a committee <strong>of</strong> Convention need not be so referred. When a special committee has been assigned<br />
responsibility for a particular subject at Convention, all resolutions relating to that subject shall, on recommendation <strong>of</strong> the Resolutions<br />
Committee Chair, be referred to such special committee for its review and report. Each resolution presented by a committee <strong>of</strong> Convention, or<br />
being reported by a special committee there<strong>of</strong>, shall first be submitted to the Resolutions Committee Chair for review and comment as to form and<br />
procedural aspects.<br />
D. Every member <strong>of</strong> the Convention present who is entitled to vote when a question is stated by the Presiding Officer shall vote thereon<br />
unless excused by the Convention.<br />
E. No motion shall be put or debated until it is seconded, and when seconded it shall be stated by the Presiding Officer before the debate;<br />
and every motion shall be reduced to writing when required by the Presiding Officer or requested by any member <strong>of</strong> the Convention.<br />
F. If the question in debate contains several distinct propositions, at the request <strong>of</strong> any member <strong>of</strong> the Convention the question shall be<br />
divided.<br />
G. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, except to vote immediately, to lay it on the table, to postpone it indefinitely,<br />
to postpone it to a certain time, to commit it, to amend it, and motions for any <strong>of</strong> these purposes shall have precedence in the order here set<br />
forth. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order when no member <strong>of</strong> the Convention is speaking, and shall be decided without debate, and if it<br />
be defeated shall not be renewed until some other business has intervened.<br />
H. A motion to lay on the table shall be decided without debate; but any matter thus laid on the table may be called up again during the<br />
same Convention on the motion <strong>of</strong> any member <strong>of</strong> the Convention who<br />
voted in the affirmative.<br />
I. On the question being put by the Presiding Officer it shall be determined in the manner prescribed by the Presiding Officer; but at the<br />
request <strong>of</strong> any member <strong>of</strong> the Convention a count <strong>of</strong> the votes shall be taken, and tellers for that purpose shall be appointed by the Presiding Officer,<br />
or at the request <strong>of</strong> any ten members <strong>of</strong> the Convention prior to a decision by count, the ayes and nays shall be taken by calling the names <strong>of</strong><br />
the clerical members and <strong>of</strong> the lay delegates <strong>of</strong> the parishes represented, and the votes shall be entered on the minutes.<br />
J. At the request <strong>of</strong> any ten members <strong>of</strong> the Convention the ayes and nays shall be taken by orders and when so taken they shall be entered<br />
on the minutes, and the concurrence <strong>of</strong> a majority in each order <strong>of</strong> those present and voting shall be required for adoption.<br />
K. No member <strong>of</strong> the Convention or person entitled to the privilege <strong>of</strong> the floor shall speak more than twice for more than five minutes<br />
on each occasion on the same question without leave <strong>of</strong> the Convention, except that this Rule shall not limit the presentation <strong>of</strong> reports on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
committees or Diocesan units.<br />
L. A question that has been decided shall not be reconsidered during the same Convention without the consent <strong>of</strong> two-thirds <strong>of</strong> the members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Convention present and voting, nor without the motion for that purpose being made by a member <strong>of</strong> the Convention who voted in the<br />
majority on the prior decision; nor shall any question be reconsidered more than once.<br />
M. All reports <strong>of</strong> committees shall be in writing and shall, on reading or presentation, become the property <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Convention without any motion for acceptance, and any report recommending action by the Convention shall be accompanied by a proposed resolution.<br />
N. At each Diocesan Convention the privilege <strong>of</strong> the floor shall be extended to the Sisters <strong>of</strong> St. Margaret, to members <strong>of</strong> the clergy<br />
licensed to <strong>of</strong>ficiate in the <strong>Diocese</strong> and to all <strong>of</strong>ficial youth representatives and members <strong>of</strong> WINGS for Youth or other similar organization designated<br />
by the Bishop. Official youth representatives shall be invited to sit with their parish delegates.<br />
O. All special committees shall be appointed by the Bishop unless otherwise directed by the Convention in which case they shall be<br />
designated by majority vote <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the Convention present and voting.<br />
P. Smoking shall not be permitted in the room or other facility in which the Convention is held.<br />
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Extracts From the Laws <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Note: Only selected statutory provisions are reprinted in this Supplement. In some instances only the relevant portions <strong>of</strong> sections<br />
are included. For the complete texts it is suggested that reference be made in the statutes themselves.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Religious Corporations Law<br />
Article 2. General Provisions<br />
Section 5. General powers and duties <strong>of</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> religious<br />
corporations<br />
5a. Investment <strong>of</strong> funds<br />
12. Sale, mortgage and lease <strong>of</strong> real property <strong>of</strong> religious<br />
corporations<br />
Article 3. Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Parishes or Churches<br />
Section 40.Meeting <strong>of</strong> incorporation<br />
41. Certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation<br />
42. Corporate trustees, vestry; powers and duties there<strong>of</strong><br />
43. Annual elections and special meetings <strong>of</strong> incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parishes<br />
44. Changing the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen <strong>of</strong> Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> churches hereafter incorporated<br />
45. Changing date <strong>of</strong> annual election, number and terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> church-wardens in Protestant<br />
<strong>Episcopal</strong> churches heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated<br />
46. Changing the qualifications <strong>of</strong> voters and the qualifications <strong>of</strong> wardens and vestrymen<br />
48. Legacies<br />
49. Eligibility <strong>of</strong> certain minors as lay delegates and to vote and hold <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
5. General powers and duties <strong>of</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> religious corporations<br />
<strong>The</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> every religious corporation shall have the custody and control <strong>of</strong> all the temporalities and property, real and<br />
personal, belonging to the corporation and <strong>of</strong> the revenues therefrom, and shall administer the same in accordance with the discipline,<br />
rules and usages <strong>of</strong> the corporation and <strong>of</strong> the ecclesiastical governing body, if any to which the corporation is subject,<br />
and with the provisions <strong>of</strong> law relating thereto, for the support and maintenance <strong>of</strong> the corporation, or providing the members <strong>of</strong><br />
the corporation at a meeting there<strong>of</strong> shall so authorize, <strong>of</strong> some religious, charitable benevolent or educational object conducted<br />
by said corporation or in connection with it, or with the denomination, if any which it is connected and they shall not use such<br />
property or revenues for any other purpose or divert the same from such uses. <strong>The</strong>y may transfer all or any part <strong>of</strong> the real or<br />
personal estate <strong>of</strong> such corporation to such bank or trust company organized or existing under the laws <strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong>, or to a national banking association whose principle <strong>of</strong>fice is located in the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> as may be designated by<br />
them or to a holding company, organized under the laws <strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, <strong>of</strong> the same religious denomination, such<br />
property to be held in trust or in safekeeping or custody, to collect the income there<strong>of</strong> and pay over the same to the trustees <strong>of</strong><br />
such religious corporation at such times and in such manner as shall be agreed upon, and they may also, in their discretion, delegate<br />
and grant to the trustee <strong>of</strong> custodian designated by them all or any portion <strong>of</strong> the powers, responsibilities and discretionary<br />
authority possessed by them with respect to the retention and the investment and reinvestment <strong>of</strong> such property or any part<br />
there<strong>of</strong>, and may from time to time modify such powers delegated by them or designate successor or different trustees or custodians<br />
within the limits and subjects to the regulations and restrictions contained in this section.<br />
...By-laws may be adopted or amended, by a two-thirds vote <strong>of</strong> the qualified voters present and voting at the meeting for incorporation<br />
or at any subsequent meeting, after written notice, embodying such by-laws or amendment, has been openly given at a<br />
previous meeting, and also in the notices <strong>of</strong> the meeting at which such proposed by-laws or amendment is to be acted upon. By<br />
-laws thus adopted or amended shall control the action <strong>of</strong> the trustees. But this section does not give to the trustees <strong>of</strong> an incorporated<br />
church, any control over the calling, settlement, dismissal or removal <strong>of</strong> its minister, or the fixing <strong>of</strong> his salary; or any<br />
power to fix or change the times, nature or order <strong>of</strong> the public or social worship <strong>of</strong> such church.<br />
5-a. Investment <strong>of</strong> funds<br />
Subject to the discipline, rules and usages <strong>of</strong> the corporation and <strong>of</strong> the ecclesiastical governing body, if any, to which<br />
the corporation is subject and subject to the limitations and conditions contained in any gift, devise or bequest,...the trustees <strong>of</strong><br />
every religious corporation, created by or under a general or special law, may invest the funds <strong>of</strong> such corporation in such securities,<br />
investments or other property, real or personal, located within or without the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, as to them shall seem<br />
advisable without being restricted to those classes <strong>of</strong> securities which are lawful for the investment <strong>of</strong> trust funds under the laws<br />
<strong>of</strong> this state...<br />
12. Sale, mortgage and lease <strong>of</strong> real property <strong>of</strong> religious corporations<br />
1. A religious corporation shall not sell, mortgage or lease for a term exceeding five years any <strong>of</strong> its real property<br />
without applying for and obtaining leave <strong>of</strong> the court therefore pursuant to section five hundred eleven <strong>of</strong> the not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
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corporation law as that section is modified by paragraph (d-1) <strong>of</strong> subsection one <strong>of</strong> section two-b <strong>of</strong> this chapter, except that a<br />
religious corporation may execute a purchase money mortgage or a purchase money security agreement creating a security interest<br />
in personal property purchased by it without obtaining leave <strong>of</strong> the court therefore.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> trustees <strong>of</strong> an incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church shall not vote upon any resolution or proposition for<br />
the sale, mortgage or lease <strong>of</strong> its real property, unless the rector <strong>of</strong> such church, if it then has a rector, shall be present, and shall<br />
not make application to the court for leave to sell <strong>of</strong> mortgage any <strong>of</strong> its real property without the consent <strong>of</strong> the bishop and<br />
standing committee <strong>of</strong> the diocese to which such church belongs, or execute and deliver a lease <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> its real property for a<br />
term exceeding five years without similar consent <strong>of</strong> the bishop and standing committee <strong>of</strong> the diocese to which such church<br />
belongs; but incase the see be vacant, or the bishop be absent or unable to act, the consent <strong>of</strong> the standing committee with their<br />
certificate <strong>of</strong> vacancy <strong>of</strong> the see or <strong>of</strong> the absence <strong>of</strong> disability <strong>of</strong> the bishop shall suffice....<br />
40. Meeting for incorporation<br />
Notice <strong>of</strong> a meeting for the purpose <strong>of</strong> incorporating an unincorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or congregation,<br />
and <strong>of</strong> electing the first churchwardens and vestrymen there<strong>of</strong>, shall specify the object, time and place <strong>of</strong> such meeting, and<br />
shall be made public for at least two weeks prior to such meeting, either by open reading <strong>of</strong> such notice in time <strong>of</strong> divine service,<br />
at the usual place <strong>of</strong> worship <strong>of</strong> such parish or congregation, or by posting the same conspicuously on the outer door <strong>of</strong><br />
such place <strong>of</strong> worship. Only persons <strong>of</strong> full age who have been regular attendants at the worship <strong>of</strong> such parish or congregation<br />
and contributors to the support there<strong>of</strong> for one year next prior to such meeting, or since the establishment <strong>of</strong> such parish or congregation,<br />
shall be qualified to vote at such meeting. <strong>The</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> at least six persons qualified to vote thereat shall be necessary<br />
to constitute a quorum <strong>of</strong> such meeting. <strong>The</strong> action <strong>of</strong> the meeting upon any matter <strong>of</strong> question shall be decided by a<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified voters voting thereon, a quorum being present. <strong>The</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficiating minister, or if there be none, or he shall<br />
be necessarily absent, any other person qualified to vote at the meeting, who is called to the chair, shall preside thereat. Such<br />
presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer shall receive the votes, be the judge <strong>of</strong> the qualifications <strong>of</strong> voters and declare the result <strong>of</strong> the votes cast at<br />
such meeting. <strong>The</strong> polls <strong>of</strong> the meeting shall remain open for one hour or longer, in the discretion <strong>of</strong> the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer, or if<br />
required by a vote <strong>of</strong> the majority <strong>of</strong> the voters present. <strong>The</strong> meeting shall decide whether such unincorporated parish or congregation<br />
shall become incorporated. If such decision be in favor <strong>of</strong> incorporation, such meeting shall decide upon the name <strong>of</strong><br />
the proposed corporation; what day, either a Sunday or secular day, shall be the date <strong>of</strong> the regular annual election; whether the<br />
vestrymen there<strong>of</strong> shall be three, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty-one or twenty-four; and shall elect by ballot from<br />
the persons qualified to be voters thereat, who have been baptized, one-third <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen so decided upon to<br />
hold <strong>of</strong>fice until the first annual election to be held thereafter, one-third <strong>of</strong> such number, to hold <strong>of</strong>fice until one year after such<br />
annual election, and one-third <strong>of</strong> such number, to hold <strong>of</strong>fice until two years after such annual election; and shall elect from<br />
such qualified voters who are communicants in the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church, two persons to be churchwardens there<strong>of</strong>, one<br />
to hold <strong>of</strong>fice until such annual election, and one to hold <strong>of</strong>fice until one year after such annual election.<br />
41. Certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation<br />
If such meeting shall decide in favor <strong>of</strong> incorporation and comply with the next preceding section, the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
<strong>of</strong> such meeting and at least two other persons present and voting thereat, shall execute and acknowledge a certificate <strong>of</strong><br />
incorporation setting forth:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> fact <strong>of</strong> the calling and holding <strong>of</strong> such meeting;<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> name <strong>of</strong> the corporation as deiced upon thereat;<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> county and the town, city or village, in which its principal place <strong>of</strong> worship is, or is intended to be located;<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> day, either on Sunday or a secular day, upon which the annual election shall be held;<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen decided upon at such meeting;<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> vestrymen elected at such meeting and the term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> each;<br />
7. <strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> the churchwardens elected at such meeting and the term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> each.<br />
Such certificate, when accompanied by a certificate <strong>of</strong> the bishop <strong>of</strong> the diocese within which the principal place <strong>of</strong><br />
worship <strong>of</strong> the proposed corporation is, or is intended to be located, to the effect that he consents to the incorporation <strong>of</strong> such<br />
church, shall be filed in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the county specified in the certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation; but in case the see be<br />
vacant, or the bishop be absent or unable to act, the consent <strong>of</strong> the standing committee, with their certificate <strong>of</strong> the vacancy <strong>of</strong><br />
the see <strong>of</strong> the absence <strong>of</strong> disability <strong>of</strong> the bishop, shall suffice.<br />
On filing such certificate in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the county so specified therein the churchwardens and vestrymen<br />
so elected and their successors in <strong>of</strong>fice, together with the rector, when there is one, shall form a vestry and shall be the trustees<br />
<strong>of</strong> such church or congregation; and they and their successors shall thereupon, by virtue <strong>of</strong> this chapter, be a body corporate by<br />
the name or title expressed in such certificate, and shall have power, from time to time to adopt by-laws for its government.<br />
Such corporation shall be an incorporated church, and may be termed also an incorporated parish.<br />
42. Corporate trustees, vestry; powers and duties there<strong>of</strong><br />
No meeting <strong>of</strong> the vestry or trustees <strong>of</strong> any incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or church shall be held unless<br />
either all the members there<strong>of</strong> are present, or three days’ notice there<strong>of</strong> shall be given to each member there<strong>of</strong>, by the rector in<br />
writing either personally or by mail, or if there be no rector or he be incapable <strong>of</strong> acting, by one <strong>of</strong> the churchwardens; except<br />
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that twenty-four hours; notice <strong>of</strong> the first meeting <strong>of</strong> the vestry or trustees after an annual election shall be sufficient, provided<br />
such meeting be held within three days after the election. In the event <strong>of</strong> the rector <strong>of</strong> a parish or church refusing or neglecting<br />
to call a meeting <strong>of</strong> the vestry or trustees <strong>of</strong> any incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church, on the written request <strong>of</strong> two-thirds<br />
<strong>of</strong> all the wardens and vestrymen <strong>of</strong> the parish, the clerk <strong>of</strong> the vestry shall call a meeting <strong>of</strong> the same by giving at least fifteen<br />
days’ written notice to be served on each member <strong>of</strong> the vestry personally; if personal service cannot be had, then upon such<br />
member by mailing the notice to his last known place <strong>of</strong> residence. To constitute a quorum <strong>of</strong> the vestry or board <strong>of</strong> trustees,<br />
there must be present either:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> rector and at least a majority <strong>of</strong> the whole number <strong>of</strong> wardens and vestrymen, or<br />
2. One churchwarden and one more than a majority <strong>of</strong> the vestrymen or both churchwardens and a majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vestrymen, or<br />
3. If the rector be absent from the diocese and shall have been so absent for over four calendar months, <strong>of</strong> if the meeting<br />
be called by the rector and he be absent therefrom or be incapable <strong>of</strong> acting, one churchwarden and a majority <strong>of</strong> the vestrymen,<br />
or both church wardens and one less than a majority <strong>of</strong> the vestrymen. But if there be a rector <strong>of</strong> the parish, no measure<br />
shall be taken, in his absence, in any case, for effecting the sale or disposition <strong>of</strong> the real property <strong>of</strong> the corporation, nor for the<br />
sale or disposition <strong>of</strong> the capital or principal <strong>of</strong> the personal property <strong>of</strong> the corporation, nor shall any act be done which shall<br />
impair the rights <strong>of</strong> such rector. <strong>The</strong> presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the vestry or trustees shall be the rector, or if there be none, or he be<br />
absent, the churchwarden who shall be called to the chair by a majority <strong>of</strong> the votes, if both the churchwardens be present; or<br />
the churchwarden present, if but one be present. At each meeting <strong>of</strong> the vestry or trustees each member there<strong>of</strong> shall be entitled<br />
to one vote. <strong>The</strong> vestry shall have power to fill a vacancy occurring in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> a churchwarden or vestryman by death,<br />
resignation or otherwise than by expiration <strong>of</strong> term, until the next annual election, at which, if such vacancy would continue<br />
thereafter, it shall be filled for the remainder <strong>of</strong> the unexpired term. If vacancies exist in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> churchwardens or vestrymen<br />
in such number that a quorum <strong>of</strong> the vestry or board <strong>of</strong> trustees is not in <strong>of</strong>fice at any time, the rector shall forthwith call a<br />
special election for the filling <strong>of</strong> such vacancies. If there be no rector, the churchwarden longest in <strong>of</strong>fice shall call such special<br />
election. Notice <strong>of</strong> such special election shall be read by the rector, or if there be none, or he be absent, by the <strong>of</strong>ficiating minister<br />
or by one <strong>of</strong> the churchwardens, on the Sunday next preceding such election, in the time <strong>of</strong> divine service. If for any reason<br />
the usual place <strong>of</strong> worship <strong>of</strong> the parish be not open for divine service on such Sunday such notice shall be posted conspicuously<br />
on the outer door <strong>of</strong> the place <strong>of</strong> worship for one week next preceding the election. Such notice shall conform to that<br />
required for an annual election. <strong>The</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> section forty-three <strong>of</strong> this chapter relating to annual elections shall apply to<br />
such special election, except as inconsistent herewith. Such vacancies shall be filled at such election for the remainder <strong>of</strong> the<br />
unexpired terms. <strong>The</strong> vestry may, subject to the canons <strong>of</strong> the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church in the United States, and <strong>of</strong> the diocese<br />
in which the parish or church is situated, by a majority vote, elect a rector to fill the vacancy occurring in the rectorship <strong>of</strong><br />
the parish, and may fix the salary or compensation <strong>of</strong> the rector.<br />
42-a Additional powers <strong>of</strong> the corporate trustees and vestry<br />
Notwithstanding and in addition to the provisions <strong>of</strong> section five <strong>of</strong> this chapter, and subject always to the trust in<br />
which all real and personal property is held for the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and the <strong>Diocese</strong> there<strong>of</strong> in which the parish,<br />
mission or congregation is located, the vestry or trustees <strong>of</strong> any incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or church, the trustees<br />
<strong>of</strong> every incorporated governing body <strong>of</strong> the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and each diocese are authorized to administer the<br />
temporalities and property, real and personal, belonging to the corporation, for the support and maintenance <strong>of</strong> the corporation<br />
and, provided it is in accordance with the discipline, rules and usages <strong>of</strong> the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church and with the provisions<br />
relating thereto, for the support and maintenance <strong>of</strong> other religious, charitable, benevolent or educational objects whether<br />
or not conducted by the corporation or in connection with it or with the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church. (Added L. 1991)<br />
43. Annual election and special meetings <strong>of</strong> incorporated<br />
Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parishes<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> annual election <strong>of</strong> a Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish, hereafter incorporated, shall be held on the day ,either a Sunday<br />
or secular day, designated in its certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> annual election <strong>of</strong> an incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or church heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated shall be held<br />
on the day fixed for such annual election, by or in pursuance <strong>of</strong> law, or if no such date be so fixed, then on such day, either a<br />
Sunday or a secular day, as may be determined by vote <strong>of</strong> the vestry.<br />
3. Special meetings <strong>of</strong> any Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or church heret<strong>of</strong>ore or hereafter incorporated may be held on<br />
any Sunday or secular day fixed by the vestry.<br />
4. Notice <strong>of</strong> such annual election or special meeting shall be read by the rector <strong>of</strong> the parish, or if there be none, or he<br />
be absent, by the <strong>of</strong>ficiating minister or by a church warden there<strong>of</strong>, on each <strong>of</strong> the two Sundays next preceding such election or<br />
special meeting, in the time <strong>of</strong> divine service, or if, for any reason, the usual place <strong>of</strong> worship <strong>of</strong> the parish be not open for divine<br />
service, the notice shall be posted conspicuously on the outer door <strong>of</strong> the place <strong>of</strong> worship for two weeks next preceding<br />
the election or special meeting. Such notice shall specify the place, day and hour <strong>of</strong> holding the election or special meeting.<br />
<strong>The</strong> notice <strong>of</strong> the annual election shall also specify the number and terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> each church warden and the vestrymen<br />
whose terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice shall then expire, or whose <strong>of</strong>fice shall then be vacant for any cause, and the <strong>of</strong>fice for which each such<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer is to be then elected. <strong>The</strong> notice <strong>of</strong> a special meeting shall specify the matter or question to be brought before such<br />
meeting and no matter or question not specified in such notice shall be acted on at such meeting.<br />
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5. <strong>The</strong> presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> such annual or special meeting shall be the rector <strong>of</strong> the parish, if there be one, or if there<br />
be none, or he be absent, one <strong>of</strong> the church wardens elected for the purpose by a majority <strong>of</strong> the duly qualified voters present, or<br />
if no church warden be present, a vestryman elected in like manner. Such presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer shall be the judge <strong>of</strong> the qualifications<br />
<strong>of</strong> the voters; shall receive the votes cast; and shall declare the result <strong>of</strong> the votes cast. <strong>The</strong> presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> such annual<br />
or special meeting shall enter the proceedings <strong>of</strong> the meeting in the book <strong>of</strong> the minutes <strong>of</strong> the vestry, sign his name<br />
thereto, and <strong>of</strong>fer the same to as many qualified voters present as he shall think fit, to be also signed by them.<br />
6. Persons <strong>of</strong> full age belonging to the parish, who have been baptized and are regular attendants at its worship and<br />
contributors to its support for at least twelve months prior to such election or special meeting or since the establishment <strong>of</strong> such<br />
parish, shall be qualified voters at any such election or special meeting. Whenever so permitted by the canons <strong>of</strong> the diocese,<br />
persons <strong>of</strong> less than full age, but <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> eighteen years or more, and having like qualifications except as to age, may vote<br />
at the annual elections and special meetings <strong>of</strong> any parish <strong>of</strong> such diocese, whenever such parish shall so determine in the manner<br />
provided in said section forty-six.<br />
7. <strong>The</strong> action <strong>of</strong> an annual or special meeting upon any matter or question shall be decided by a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified<br />
voters voting thereon. <strong>The</strong> polls <strong>of</strong> an election shall continue open for one hour and longer in the discretion <strong>of</strong> the presiding<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer, or if required by a vote <strong>of</strong> a majority <strong>of</strong> the qualified voters present and voting. <strong>The</strong> church wardens and vestrymen<br />
shall be elected by ballot from persons qualified to vote at such election, and no person shall be eligible for election as church<br />
warden, unless that person be also a confirmed communicant in the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church, or be eligible for election as<br />
vestryman, unless that person shall have been baptized. Whenever so permitted by the canons <strong>of</strong> the diocese persons <strong>of</strong> less<br />
than full age but <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> eighteen years or more and having like qualifications except as to age, shall be eligible for election<br />
as church warden or vestryman in any parish, whenever such parish shall so determine in the manner provided.<br />
8. At each annual election <strong>of</strong> an incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish hereafter incorporated, one church warden<br />
shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for two years; and one-third <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen <strong>of</strong> the parish shall be elected to hold<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice for three years.<br />
9. At each annual election <strong>of</strong> an incorporated Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish or church heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated, two<br />
church wardens and the total number <strong>of</strong> its vestrymen shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for one year thereafter, unless the term <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> but one church warden or <strong>of</strong> but one-third <strong>of</strong> its vestrymen shall then expire, in which case one church warden shall be<br />
elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for two years, and one-third <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong> its vestrymen shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for three<br />
years.<br />
10. Each church warden and vestryman shall hold <strong>of</strong>fice after expiration <strong>of</strong> his term until his successor shall be chosen.<br />
44. Changing the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen <strong>of</strong> Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
parishes hereafter incorporated<br />
If the vestry <strong>of</strong> a Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish, hereafter incorporated, shall by resolution, recommend that the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> vestrymen <strong>of</strong> such parish be changed to either three, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty-one or twenty-four vestrymen,<br />
notice <strong>of</strong> such recommendation shall be included in the notice <strong>of</strong> the next annual election <strong>of</strong> such parish, or in the notice <strong>of</strong><br />
a special meeting to be held not less than six months before the time fixed for holding the next annual election thereafter, and be<br />
submitted to such annual <strong>of</strong> special meeting. If such recommendations be ratified by such meeting, the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
there<strong>of</strong>, and at least two qualified voters present thereat, shall execute and acknowledge a certificate setting forth such resolution<br />
<strong>of</strong> the vestry, the fact that notice there<strong>of</strong> had been given with the notice <strong>of</strong> such annual election or with the notice <strong>of</strong> such<br />
special meeting as the case may be; that the meeting had ratified the same; and the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen so decided on. Such<br />
certificate shall be filed in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the county in which the original certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation is filled and<br />
recorded, and such change in the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen shall take effect at the time <strong>of</strong> the next annual election thereafter. If the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen be thereby increased, then, in addition to the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen to be elected at such annual election,<br />
one-third <strong>of</strong> such increased number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for one year thereafter, one-third <strong>of</strong> such increased<br />
number shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for two years thereafter, and one-third <strong>of</strong> such increased number shall be elected<br />
to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for three years thereafter. If the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen by such change be reduced, such reduction shall not affect<br />
the term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> any vestryman duly elected, and at such next annual election and at each annual election thereafter, onethird<br />
<strong>of</strong> such reduced number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen shall be elected to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for three years.<br />
45. Changing date <strong>of</strong> annual election, number and terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> vestrymen and terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> churchwardens<br />
in Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> churches heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated<br />
If the vestry <strong>of</strong> a Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish, heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated, shall by resolution, recommend that the date <strong>of</strong><br />
the annual election be changed to another day, either a Sunday or secular day, or that the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen be changed to<br />
three, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty-one or twenty-four, and that the terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the churchwardens be<br />
changed so that one warden shall be elected annually, notice <strong>of</strong> such recommendation shall be included in the notice <strong>of</strong> the next<br />
annual election <strong>of</strong> such parish, or in the notice <strong>of</strong> a special meeting to be held not less than six months before the time fixed for<br />
holding the next annual election thereafter, and be submitted to such annual or special meeting. If such recommendation be<br />
ratified by such meeting, the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer there<strong>of</strong> and at least two qualified voters present thereat, shall execute and acknowledge<br />
a certificate setting forth such resolution <strong>of</strong> the vestry; the fact that notice there<strong>of</strong> had been given with the notice <strong>of</strong><br />
the annual election, or with the notice <strong>of</strong> the special meeting, as the case may be; that such meeting had ratified the same; the<br />
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date determined upon the annual election <strong>of</strong> the parish; the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen so decided on; and the fact that the meeting<br />
determined to thereafter elect churchwardens, so that the term <strong>of</strong> one warden shall expire annually. Such certificate shall be<br />
filed in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the county in which the original certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation is filed and recorded. If the meeting<br />
determine to change the date <strong>of</strong> the annual election; the next annual election shall be held on the day determined on at such<br />
meeting and the terms <strong>of</strong> the vestrymen and churchwardens which, pursuant to law, would expire at the next annual election<br />
shall expire and their successors shall be elected on such day. If the meeting determine to change the number <strong>of</strong> vestry and<br />
manner <strong>of</strong> electing wardens and vestrymen, there shall be elected at the first annual election thereafter, one-third <strong>of</strong> the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> vestrymen so determined on, to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for three years; one-third there<strong>of</strong> to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for two years; and one-third<br />
there<strong>of</strong> to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for one year; and one churchwarden to hold <strong>of</strong>fice for one year, and one to hold for two years; and thereafter<br />
at the annual election there shall be elected one-third <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> vestrymen determined on at such meeting and one<br />
churchwarden. Any Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish, heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated, which has changed the number <strong>of</strong> its vestrymen and<br />
the manner <strong>of</strong> electing wardens and vestrymen pursuant to the provisions <strong>of</strong> this section, may make further changes in the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> its vestrymen in the manner provided in section forty-four <strong>of</strong> this chapter.<br />
46. Changing the qualifications <strong>of</strong> voters and the qualifications <strong>of</strong> wardens and vestrymen<br />
If the vestry <strong>of</strong> a Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> parish heret<strong>of</strong>ore incorporated shall by resolution recommend that the qualifications<br />
<strong>of</strong> voters and the qualifications <strong>of</strong> wardens and vestrymen be changed to conform in both cases to the requirements <strong>of</strong><br />
section forty-three <strong>of</strong> this chapter, notice <strong>of</strong> such recommendation shall be included in the notice <strong>of</strong> the next annual election <strong>of</strong><br />
such parish, and be submitted to the meeting. If such recommendation be ratified by such meeting the presiding <strong>of</strong>ficer there<strong>of</strong><br />
and at least two qualified voters present thereat shall execute and acknowledge a certificate setting forth such resolution <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vestry, the fact that notice there<strong>of</strong> had been given with the notice <strong>of</strong> such annual election, and that the meeting had ratified the<br />
same. Such certificate shall be filed in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the clerk <strong>of</strong> the county in which the original certificate <strong>of</strong> incorporation is<br />
filed and recorded.<br />
48. Legacies<br />
Any device or bequest <strong>of</strong> real or personal property to an unincorporated parish, mission, congregation, chapel or religious<br />
society under the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> or in communion with the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> Church, for the purposes <strong>of</strong> such gift,<br />
may be taken, held and administered for the benefit <strong>of</strong> such devisee or legatee by the diocesan corporation <strong>of</strong> the diocese in<br />
which such devisee or legatee is situate, and such diocesan corporation shall have the power, subject to the provisions <strong>of</strong> article<br />
five <strong>of</strong> the not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it corporation law and <strong>of</strong> section twelve <strong>of</strong> this chapter, to lease, improve, mortgage, sell, convey and<br />
transfer any property so held.<br />
49. Eligibility <strong>of</strong> certain minors as lay delegates and to vote and hold <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
Whenever the constitution or canons <strong>of</strong> a diocese <strong>of</strong> the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong> church in the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> so permit,<br />
persons <strong>of</strong> less than full age but <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> eighteen years or more shall be eligible to serve as lay delegates to and to<br />
vote at any convention <strong>of</strong> the diocese, when duly chosen by the parish or mission and shall also be eligible for election to or<br />
appointment to any lay <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the diocese.<br />
[Effective September 1,1972, certain provision <strong>of</strong> the Not-For-Pr<strong>of</strong>it-Corporations Law are made applicable to religious corporations.<br />
For applicability see Not-For-Pr<strong>of</strong>it-Corporations Law 103 and Religious Corporations Law<br />
2-b.]<br />
Domestic Relations Law<br />
By Whom A Marriage Must Be Solemnized<br />
11. By whom a marriage must be solemnized<br />
No marriage shall be valid unless solemnized by either:<br />
1. A clergyman or minister <strong>of</strong> any religion,...<br />
Note: A clergyman or minister <strong>of</strong> any religion having authority <strong>of</strong> his denomination, order, church or synagogue may solemnize<br />
marriages in this state whether or not ordained, a resident <strong>of</strong> this state or occupying a pulpit, and there is not statutory<br />
provision relative to the age at which one may solemnize a marriage.<br />
1969, Op. Atty. Gen. (Inf.) Nov. 18<br />
Marriage Licenses<br />
13. Marriage licenses<br />
It shall be necessary for all persons intended to be married in <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> state to obtain a marriage license from a town<br />
or city clerk in <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> state and to deliver said license, within sixty days, to the clergyman or magistrate who is to <strong>of</strong>ficiate<br />
before the marriage ceremony may be performed...<br />
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14. Town and city clerks to issue marriage licenses; from...<br />
<strong>The</strong>re shall be endorsed upon the license or annexed thereto at the end there<strong>of</strong>, subscribed by the clerk, an abstract<br />
<strong>of</strong> the facts concerning the parties disclosed in their affidavits or verified statements at the time <strong>of</strong> the application for the license<br />
made in conformity to the provisions <strong>of</strong> section fifteen <strong>of</strong> this chapter.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re shall also be stated upon the license the exact period during which the marriage may be solemnized.<br />
<strong>The</strong> license issued, including the abstract <strong>of</strong> facts, and the certificate duly signed by the person who shall have solemnized the<br />
marriage therein authorized, shall be returned by him...to the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the town or city clerk who issued the license within five<br />
days succeeding the date <strong>of</strong> the solemnizing <strong>of</strong> the marriage therein authorized and any person or persons who shall willfully<br />
neglect to make such return within the time above required shall be deemed guilty <strong>of</strong> a misdemeanor and upon conviction<br />
there<strong>of</strong> shall be punished by a fine <strong>of</strong> not less than twenty-five dollars or more than fifty dollars for each and every <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />
Marriage <strong>of</strong> Minors<br />
15. Duty <strong>of</strong> town and city clerks...<br />
2. If it appears from the affidavits and statements so taken, that the persons for whose marriage the license in question<br />
is demanded are legally competent to marry, the said clerk shall issue such license except in the following cases. If it shall<br />
appear upon an application that the applicant is under eighteen years <strong>of</strong> age, before the town or city clerk shall issue a license,<br />
he shall require documentary pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> age...If it shall appear upon an application <strong>of</strong> the applicants as provided in this section or<br />
upon any information required by the clerk that either party is at least sixteen years <strong>of</strong> age but under eighteen years <strong>of</strong> age, then<br />
the town or city clerk before he shall issue a license shall require the written consent to the marriage from both parents <strong>of</strong> the<br />
minor or minors or such as shall then be living, or if the parents <strong>of</strong> both are dead, then the written consent <strong>of</strong> the guardian or<br />
guardians <strong>of</strong> such minor or minors....<br />
3. If it shall appear upon an application for a marriage license that either party is under the age <strong>of</strong> sixteen years, the<br />
town or city clerk shall require, in addition to the consents provided for in this section, the written approval and consent <strong>of</strong> a<br />
justice <strong>of</strong> the supreme court or <strong>of</strong> a judge <strong>of</strong> the family court, having jurisdiction over the town or city in which the application<br />
is made, to be attached to or endorsed upon the application, before the license is issued....<br />
15-a. Marriages <strong>of</strong> minors under sixteen years <strong>of</strong> age<br />
Any marriage in which either party is under the age <strong>of</strong> sixteen years is hereby prohibited....<br />
Penalty And Protection For Clergyman<br />
17. Clergyman or <strong>of</strong>ficer violating article; penalty<br />
If any clergyman or other person authorized by the laws <strong>of</strong> this state to perform marriage ceremonies shall solemnize<br />
or presume to solemnize any marriage between any parties without a license being presented to him or them as herein provided<br />
or with knowledge that either party is legally incompetent to contract matrimony as is provided for in this article he shall<br />
be guilty <strong>of</strong> a misdemeanor and on conviction there<strong>of</strong> shall be punished by a fine not less than fifty dollars nor more than five<br />
hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.<br />
18. Clergyman or <strong>of</strong>ficer, when protected<br />
Any such clergyman or <strong>of</strong>ficer as aforesaid to whom any such license duly issued may come and not having personal<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> the incompetency <strong>of</strong> either party therein named to contract matrimony, may lawfully solemnize matrimony<br />
between them.<br />
Note: A clergyman performing a m marriage ceremony is not required to investigate the qualifications <strong>of</strong> the parties further<br />
than to ascertain that the proper license has been issued to them which by this section fully protects him provided he does not<br />
have personal knowledge <strong>of</strong> the incompetency <strong>of</strong> either party.<br />
Kellogg v.Kellogg, 122 Misc. 734.<br />
Time Limits Within Which Marriages May Be Solemnized<br />
13-b. Time within which marriage may be solemnized<br />
A marriage shall not be solemnized within twenty-four hours after the issuance <strong>of</strong> the marriage license, unless<br />
authorized by an order <strong>of</strong> a court <strong>of</strong> record as hereinafter provided, nor shall it be solemnized after sixty days from the date <strong>of</strong><br />
the issuance <strong>of</strong> the marriage license. Every license to marry hereafter issued by a town or city clerk, in addition to other requirements<br />
specified by this chapter, must contain a statement <strong>of</strong> the day and the hour the license is issued and the period during<br />
which the marriage may be solemnized. It shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the clergyman . . . performing the marriage ceremony . . . to annex<br />
to or endorse upon the marriage license the date and hour the marriage is solemnized. A judge or justice <strong>of</strong> the supreme<br />
court <strong>of</strong> this state or the county judge <strong>of</strong> the county in which either party to be married resides, or if such party is under sixteen<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age, the judge <strong>of</strong> the family court <strong>of</strong> such county, if it shall appear from an examination <strong>of</strong> the license and any other<br />
pro<strong>of</strong>s submitted by the parties that one <strong>of</strong> the parties is in danger <strong>of</strong> imminent death, or by reason <strong>of</strong> other emergency public<br />
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Interest will be promoted thereby, or that such delay will work irreparable injury or great hardship upon the contracting parties,<br />
or one <strong>of</strong> them, may make an order authorizing the immediate solemnization <strong>of</strong> the marriage and upon filing such order with the<br />
clergyman . . . performing the marriage ceremony . . . such clergyman may solemnize such marriage without waiting for such<br />
three day period and twenty-four hour period to elapse. <strong>The</strong> clergyman . . . must file such order with the town or city clerk who<br />
issued the license within five days after the marriage is solemnized. Such town or city clerk must record and index the order in<br />
the book required to be kept by him for recording affidavits, statements, consents and licenses, and when so recorded the order<br />
shall become a public record and available in any prosecution under this section. A person who shall solemnize a marriage in<br />
violation <strong>of</strong> this section shall be guilty <strong>of</strong> a misdemeanor and upon conviction there<strong>of</strong> shall be punished by a fine <strong>of</strong> fifty dollars<br />
for each <strong>of</strong>fense, and in addition thereto, his right to solemnize a marriage shall be suspended for ninety days.<br />
Marriage-How Solemnized<br />
12. Marriage-How solemnized<br />
No particular form or ceremony is required when a marriage is solemnized as herein provided by a clergyman or<br />
magistrate, but the parties must solemnly declare in the presence <strong>of</strong> a clergyman or magistrate and the attending witness or witnesses<br />
that they take each other as husband and wife. In every case, at least one witness besides the clergyman or magistrate<br />
must be present at the ceremony....<br />
Note: An attempt by a clergyman or magistrate to perform a marriage ceremony by radio without being actually<br />
present with the parties would be in derogation <strong>of</strong> this section.<br />
1922, Op. Atty. Gen. 202<br />
No authority exists in this State for a so-called marriage by proxy.<br />
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1940, Op. Atty. Gen. 137
Of Business Methods<br />
In Church Affairs<br />
Section A. Constitution and Canons for the Government <strong>of</strong> the Protestant <strong>Episcopal</strong><br />
Church in the USA: Title I, Canon 7: — Of Business Methods in Church Affairs<br />
CANON 7: Of Business Methods in Church Affairs<br />
Section 1. In every Province, <strong>Diocese</strong>, Parish, Mission and Institution connected with this Church, the following<br />
standard business methods shall be observed:<br />
(a) All accounts <strong>of</strong> Provinces shall be audited annually by an independent certified public accountant, or<br />
independent licensed accountant or such audit committee as shall be authorized by the Provincial Council. <strong>The</strong><br />
Audit Report shall be filed with the Provincial Council not later than September 1 <strong>of</strong> each year, covering the preceding<br />
calendar year.<br />
(b) Funds held in trust, endowment and other permanent funds, and securities represented by physical<br />
evidence <strong>of</strong> ownership or indebtedness, shall be deposited with a National or State Bank, or a Diocesan Corporation,<br />
or with some other agency approved in writing by the Finance Committee or the Department <strong>of</strong> Finance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>, under a deed <strong>of</strong> trust, agency or other depository agreement providing for at least two signatures on any<br />
order <strong>of</strong> withdrawal <strong>of</strong> such funds or securities. But this paragraph shall not apply to funds and securities refused<br />
by the depositories named as being too small for acceptance. Such small funds and securities shall be under the<br />
care <strong>of</strong> the persons or corporations properly responsible for them. This paragraph shall not be deemed to prohibit<br />
investments in securities issued in book entry form or other manner that dispenses with the delivery <strong>of</strong> a certificate<br />
evidencing the ownership <strong>of</strong> the securities or the indebtedness <strong>of</strong> the issuer.<br />
(c) Records shall be made and kept <strong>of</strong> all trust and permanent funds showing at least the following:<br />
(1) Source and date.<br />
(2) Terms governing the use <strong>of</strong> principal and income.<br />
(3) To whom and how <strong>of</strong>ten reports <strong>of</strong> condition are to be made.<br />
(4) How the funds are invested.<br />
(d) Treasurers and custodians, other than banking institutions, shall be adequately bonded; except treasurers<br />
<strong>of</strong> funds that do not exceed five hundred dollars at any one time during the fiscal year.<br />
(e) Books <strong>of</strong> account shall be so kept as to provide the basis for satisfactory accounting.<br />
(f) All accounts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> shall be audited annually by an independent Certified Public Accountant.<br />
All accounts <strong>of</strong> Parishes, Missions or other institutions shall be audited annually by an independent Certified Public<br />
Accountant, or independent Licensed Public Accountant or such audit committee as shall be authorized by the<br />
Finance Committee, Department <strong>of</strong> Finance, or other appropriate diocesan authority.<br />
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(g) All reports <strong>of</strong> such audits, including any memorandum issued by the auditors or audit committee regarding<br />
internal controls or other accounting matters, together with a summary <strong>of</strong> action taken or proposed to be<br />
taken to correct deficiencies or implement recommendations contained in any such memorandum, shall be filed<br />
with the Bishop or Ecclesiastical Authority not later than 30 days following the date <strong>of</strong> such report, and in no<br />
event, not later than September 1 <strong>of</strong> each year, covering the financial reports <strong>of</strong> the previous calendar year.<br />
(h) All buildings and their contents shall be kept adequately insured.<br />
(i) <strong>The</strong> Finance Committee or Department <strong>of</strong> Finance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> may require copies <strong>of</strong> any or all accounts<br />
described in this Section to be filed with it and shall report annually to the Convention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> upon<br />
its administration <strong>of</strong> this Canon.<br />
(j) <strong>The</strong> fiscal year shall begin January 1.<br />
Section 2. <strong>The</strong> several <strong>Diocese</strong>s shall give effect to the foregoing standard business methods by the enactment <strong>of</strong><br />
Canons appropriate thereto, which Canons shall invariably provide for a Finance Committee, a Department <strong>of</strong> Finance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong>, or other appropriate diocesan body with such authority.<br />
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Section 3. No Vestry, Trustee, or other Body, authorized by Civil or Canon law to hold, manage, or administer real<br />
property for any Parish, Mission, Congregation, or Institution, shall encumber or alienate the same or any part<br />
there<strong>of</strong> without the written consent <strong>of</strong> the Bishop and Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> which the Parish,<br />
Mission, Congregation, or Institution is a part, except under such regulations as may be prescribed by Canon <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong>.<br />
Section 4. All real and personal property held by or for the benefit <strong>of</strong> any Parish, Mission or Congregation is held<br />
in trust for this Church and the <strong>Diocese</strong> there<strong>of</strong> in which such Parish, Mission or Congregation is located. <strong>The</strong> existence<br />
<strong>of</strong> this trust, however, shall in no way limit the power and authority <strong>of</strong> the Parish, Mission or Congregation<br />
otherwise existing over such property so long as the particular Parish, Mission or Congregation remains a part <strong>of</strong>,<br />
and subject to, this Church and its Constitution and Canons.<br />
Section 5. <strong>The</strong> several <strong>Diocese</strong>s may, at their election, further confirm the trust declared under the foregoing Section<br />
4 by appropriate action, but no such action shall be necessary for the existence and validity <strong>of</strong> the trust.<br />
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Bishop’s Address to the 143 rd Convention<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
November 19, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Isaiah 11:1-9; Psalm 72:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 6:7-15<br />
I recently came across two layouts in a popular magazine. <strong>The</strong> first portrayed the<br />
words “True Religion” written in script at the bottom <strong>of</strong> the page below an attractive<br />
couple. <strong>The</strong> second spanned two pages. It read, “When all is said and done, have<br />
you done or said enough? Have you just gone along for the ride, or have you steered<br />
destiny’s hot rod? When you leave this world, did you make it any better than it was<br />
when you arrived? All you need is all you’ve got: your wits and the clothes on your<br />
back, your epitaph is yours to earn, your legacy is yours to make.” And then in much<br />
larger bold letters, “GO FORTH.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> first referred to True Religion as a brand <strong>of</strong> jeans. <strong>The</strong> second was a spread advertising<br />
Levi’s brand <strong>of</strong> jeans. Now one could bemoan that such religious themes<br />
are being co-opted by two blue jean companies as a marketing tool. We could also<br />
choose to see these marketing tools as one more indication <strong>of</strong> the erosion <strong>of</strong> the culture<br />
and its deepening secularization. Or…one could see these examples as a call to<br />
the faith community to reclaim its own call to be a witness <strong>of</strong> “true religion” which the<br />
Letter <strong>of</strong> James says is “…to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep<br />
oneself unstained from the world.” In other words, our practice <strong>of</strong> religion is to recognize<br />
ourselves called out to live a life <strong>of</strong> holiness and make a difference in the life <strong>of</strong><br />
others, especially the downtrodden and marginalized. Levi’s seems to have a take on<br />
that. What <strong>of</strong> you and me?<br />
If you will ponder this with me for a moment, perhaps there is even something more<br />
grand going on here. What if, when you and I are so bold to pray as Jesus taught us,<br />
“Your kingdom come,” God is actually answering that prayer, all the time, right in our<br />
midst, everywhere? What if the showing up <strong>of</strong> hints <strong>of</strong> the Gospel, right in blue jean<br />
ads, is a sign, however small, <strong>of</strong> the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> God revealed in the most unexpected<br />
places, seeking to break in and take root? Who cares where it comes from,<br />
but can we name it and build upon it ourselves?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Church, this <strong>Diocese</strong>, each parish and faith community, is to be a response to the<br />
prayer “your kingdom come.” It is how we can be and become our Diocesan mission<br />
statement: “To be the passionate presence <strong>of</strong> Christ for one another and the world<br />
we are called to serve.” We are to be places where the kingdom is seen, identified<br />
and encouraged. With our unique colors expressing different voices, different perspectives,<br />
different gifts, we <strong>of</strong>fer who we are and what we have. As the spiritual<br />
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writer Cynthia Bourgeault says, “<strong>The</strong>re is an energetic continuum that runs through<br />
all <strong>of</strong> creation.” It is the way God has made it and this is consistent with all Wisdom<br />
teaching <strong>of</strong> the ages as we discover that no absolute separation exists between what<br />
we call heaven and earth. Quantum physics teaches us about the beauty <strong>of</strong> the relatedness<br />
<strong>of</strong> all things. God is not merely up there. Again from Bourgeault, “God is<br />
all over the place. God is up there, down here, inside my skin and out. God is the<br />
web, the energy, the space, the light – not captured in them…, but revealed in that<br />
vast net <strong>of</strong> relationships that animates everything there is.” <strong>The</strong> awakened heart can<br />
sense this, know this, and when it does the kingdom has again broken in, even in<br />
blue jean adds.<br />
To that grand way <strong>of</strong> viewing the creation we bring our realities. It is not news to us<br />
that most in the so-called mainline faith traditions are struggling. <strong>The</strong>re are many,<br />
many reasons for this and we must not fall into simplistic explanations for the decline.<br />
Much <strong>of</strong> it is cultural over which we have little control. Our response to this “out-<strong>of</strong>control-ness”<br />
is no different than most people’s. When our foundations seem to be<br />
crumbling people get afraid, we grumble, we get dissatisfied. <strong>The</strong> temptation is to<br />
withdraw and become even more isolated from one another which only fragments us<br />
and causes more fear and more dissatisfaction. Nevertheless, we are called, as the<br />
people <strong>of</strong> God have been in every generation, to be faithful in this time, in the midst<br />
<strong>of</strong> whatever the cultural realities are.<br />
Often I have heard people talk about our situation using the Titanic story line. I have<br />
had people ask me if I believe the Church is going to survive. I get that. But what if,<br />
as the author Diana Butler-Bass says, the Titanic is not our story. What if the better<br />
story is that <strong>of</strong> another ship, the Mayflower? She writes, “In this story, a boat <strong>of</strong> pilgrims<br />
finds itself in uncharted seas, blown <strong>of</strong>f course by a storm and heading for an<br />
unnamed country. Like the Titanic story there is a sense <strong>of</strong> urgency, confusion and<br />
fear, but the ship is still intact. <strong>The</strong> leaders are not loading lifeboats, they are looking<br />
for land while they navigate the choppy and unfamiliar seas. In the Titanic story,<br />
leaders lead while the ship is sinking. In the Mayflower story, leaders stabilize a pilgrim<br />
community as they head into an unknown world. Is the story a crisis or an adventure?<br />
Titanic or Mayflower? We get to make some choices.<br />
So now let me ask another really big question. Coming from the perspective <strong>of</strong> the<br />
relatedness <strong>of</strong> all things, what if all that we are dealing with is in fact a sign <strong>of</strong> the<br />
kingdom breaking in? No one said, including Jesus and the prophets, that it would<br />
be painless or easy. In fact we are told <strong>of</strong>ten that it will not look like what we expect.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first will be last. <strong>The</strong> meek will inherit the earth. Who would have known? For<br />
us then, how do we cooperate with God as best we know how by participating in the<br />
in-breaking <strong>of</strong> the kingdom for which we pray all the time – “your kingdom come?”<br />
You see, for us, the question is not about denominational survival. <strong>The</strong> crucial question<br />
is: will we first seek the kingdom? <strong>The</strong>n everything will be added unto us.<br />
In Matthew’s Gospel from which we read today, the disciples are told to “pray like<br />
this.” What follows is what we know as <strong>The</strong> Lord’s Prayer. Tertullian, a theologian <strong>of</strong><br />
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the 2 nd and 3 rd centuries, said that this prayer is a summary <strong>of</strong> the entire Gospel. As a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the Sermon on the Mount, we are to understand that this prayer and our participation<br />
in it with open hearts and wills, brings right relationship to God, one another<br />
and the world. God knows what we need already. We are not telling God in prayer<br />
anything God does not already know, so the words are brief. What we also discover<br />
in the prayer Jesus teaches is that the following petition, “your will be done,” is a poetic<br />
parallelism to “your kingdom come.” Scripture from beginning to end tells us that<br />
God’s will is perfect peace and justice. It is a reconciled world to God and with one<br />
another. Clearly then, the prayer expects an earthly, this-world realization <strong>of</strong> God’s<br />
will.<br />
I want us to examine that for a moment, because it is my estimation that one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
common misperceptions <strong>of</strong> the Christian faith is that it is primarily to keep people out<br />
<strong>of</strong> hell and that everlasting life merely means a place on a cloud after we die, or some<br />
version <strong>of</strong> that. <strong>The</strong>se are cartoonish caricatures <strong>of</strong> who we are. It is a marketing issue,<br />
if you will, along with being perceived by much <strong>of</strong> the un-churched culture as<br />
rigid and judgmental. <strong>The</strong> old two-tiered cosmos, a heaven that is up and distinct<br />
from who we are no longer applies in this age <strong>of</strong> science and reason. Jesus teaches<br />
us to pray for the kingdom to come “on earth as in heaven.” In Jesus’ vision heaven<br />
and earth are married, integrated, at last. Even the book <strong>of</strong> Revelation uses cosmic<br />
imagery that has heaven coming down to earth, not us going up.<br />
Isaiah, as just one example, sees this integration <strong>of</strong> heaven and earth as a highway in<br />
the wilderness with the valleys and mountains flattened out. In Isaiah 11 today we<br />
see the disorder <strong>of</strong> nature itself being restored to harmony symbolized in the wolf and<br />
lamb dwelling together, the leopard and the kid together without violence or one being<br />
threatened to become the other’s appetizer. We see equity for the meek and the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> the ruthless who take advantage <strong>of</strong> the poor. What we then discover is that in<br />
Isaiah’s vision and as appropriated by Jesus in his prayer, God’s justice <strong>of</strong> the coming<br />
kingdom favors the weak and lowly, perfect justice leads to perfect peace, and the<br />
spirit <strong>of</strong> the Lord – the divine force – is given to God’s people. It’s given to us! <strong>The</strong><br />
spirit <strong>of</strong> the Lord enables us to fulfill this mission.<br />
Today’s Psalm echoes these same themes: righteousness and justice for the poor<br />
and an abundance <strong>of</strong> peace. Romans gives us a whole list <strong>of</strong> kingdom behaviors:<br />
hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another; rejoice in your hope; be<br />
patient in tribulation; constant in prayer; contribute to the needs <strong>of</strong> the saints; practice<br />
hospitality; unfeigned charity to all, even one’s enemies. <strong>The</strong>re’s a set <strong>of</strong> goals for<br />
parish life!<br />
So what does it look like, this kingdom coming? It seems that it is hard to describe so<br />
what did Jesus do? He told stories about it. In the Gospels the kingdom <strong>of</strong> God is<br />
what Jesus talked about more than anything else. Many images for the kingdom appear:<br />
the leper who falls at Jesus’ feet for healing; tax collectors and sinners eating<br />
with him; loaves and fishes feeding the multitudes; conversations with a Syrophenician<br />
woman; a landowner returning to see what the tenants were up to; mustard<br />
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seeds; treasure in a field; a lost coin found; a son returning home. <strong>The</strong> list goes on<br />
and on and perhaps you have a favorite. Yet it is one thing to reflect on Jesus’ images<br />
for the kingdom. What are ours?<br />
Whatever Jesus’ kingdom proclamations were about, clearly they were about something<br />
that happens within our space-time continuum. He wanted us to accomplish it<br />
and make it real, on earth as in heaven. Of course we understand by faith that this<br />
has already occurred in Jesus’ death and resurrection and in that act the entire cosmos<br />
has turned a corner from darkness to light. We also know, however, that just as<br />
there is always a not yet quality to our own life as we do not live fully into the gift <strong>of</strong> our<br />
baptismal reality, so there is a not yet quality to this kingdom coming as we continue<br />
to witness the violence, inequity and injustice still rampant among us. So we continue<br />
to pray and act.<br />
We start by seeking to see the world as God sees it. It means as N.T. Wright says,” to<br />
see the world with binocular vision. To see it with the love <strong>of</strong> the Creator for what is<br />
spectacularly beautiful and full <strong>of</strong> awe-inspiring wonder, and also with the deep grief <strong>of</strong><br />
the Creator for the battered and battle-scarred state in which the world finds itself.”<br />
When we pray for the reconciliation <strong>of</strong> the world, “your kingdom come,” we do so preparing<br />
to live in this world with the perspective <strong>of</strong> how God views the world.<br />
So the kingdom <strong>of</strong> God is like: when as a child, my baby sister went missing on the<br />
boardwalk at Wildwood, N.J., and after an hour and a half was found eating ice cream<br />
in the arms <strong>of</strong> a kind security guard. Or it is like finding anything you hated to lose and<br />
thought you’d never find, even your very self. It is like when the diocesan pharmacy in<br />
El Salvador contains the medications needed for God’s work because <strong>of</strong> people from<br />
this very <strong>Diocese</strong>; when food is distributed to flood victims in Owego and Binghamton<br />
and San Salvador; when a parishioner finds hope for her life when a clergy person <strong>of</strong><br />
this <strong>Diocese</strong> preaches the Gospel and she finds renewal and a desire to keep living;<br />
when a contemplative prayer group gathers and in the midst <strong>of</strong> silence deep peace<br />
enters in and all is known to be well; when a virtual choir enables a person to transcend<br />
her husband’s opinion that her voice is not good enough and finds something<br />
bigger than herself <strong>of</strong> which to be a part and can <strong>of</strong>fer her gift; when a parish prays for<br />
safe returns for our military in foreign lands AND prays for our enemies; when Christians<br />
and Muslims stand together at the funeral <strong>of</strong> a victim <strong>of</strong> the Oslo, Norway terrorist<br />
attacks; when a community <strong>of</strong> people gather to challenge the imbalance <strong>of</strong> the economic<br />
systems <strong>of</strong> this country and the world that favor the rich; when clean water is<br />
made available to a village in Haiti; when J.K. Rowling in her Harry Potter novels challenges<br />
the myth <strong>of</strong> redemptive violence imbedded in popular culture, that is, challenging<br />
the lie that might makes right and whoever conquers must have the favor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
gods; when penicillin was discovered and even now new medical procedures are developed<br />
and people are healed; when a giant lake is found beneath the ice on one <strong>of</strong><br />
Jupiter’s moons or when sub-atomic particles are found moving greater than the<br />
speed <strong>of</strong> light turning the world <strong>of</strong> physics upside down, again; when gifts <strong>of</strong> mosquito<br />
netting prevent disease; when the Bach St. John’s Passion or Vivaldi Gloria or U2’s<br />
Joshua Tree were written; when formation initiatives in the <strong>Diocese</strong> become resurrec-<br />
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tion hope and life by enabling deep spiritual practice and equip God’s people for ministry;<br />
when hoping for 900 voices in a virtual choir and getting 2051. In all <strong>of</strong> these I hear<br />
God’s great yes and a response to “your kingdom come.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> kingdom has come and is coming even now, even as our own efforts <strong>of</strong>ten fall<br />
short. We are a mixture <strong>of</strong> belief and unbelief, anxiety and assuredness, saint and sinner,<br />
acceptance and rejection, love and hate. Yet we and the whole creation are in a<br />
process <strong>of</strong> becoming what God would have us be. When we pray “your kingdom<br />
come” we are saying that this very moment is part <strong>of</strong> a larger picture. This moment is<br />
important, but it does not exist in isolation. In reality, this moment is a part <strong>of</strong> eternity<br />
and participates in it.<br />
I had the great privilege <strong>of</strong> visiting the Galapagos Islands after the last House <strong>of</strong> Bishops<br />
meeting in Ecuador. As you remember, the Islands are the site <strong>of</strong> the studies <strong>of</strong><br />
Charles Darwin which led to evolutionary theory and the writing <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Origin <strong>of</strong> Species.<br />
At the research center there I was reacquainted with these words: “It is not the<br />
strongest <strong>of</strong> the species that survive, nor the most intelligent that survive, it is the one<br />
that is most adaptive to change.” Those are words for the Church in our becoming<br />
what God is calling us to be, a living and breathing response to “your kingdom come.”<br />
If that were to happen, what then?<br />
Gladstone B. Adams III<br />
Bishop, <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
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Bequests to the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
Gifts to the <strong>Diocese</strong> are the source <strong>of</strong> much gratitude and celebration. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong> invites your gifts and is prepared to receive gifts and to manage them effectively.<br />
Sample language for including the diocese in your will might be:<br />
“I give, devise and bequeath (state amount, asset or percentage <strong>of</strong> the estate) to the<br />
<strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> to be used (describe use) or as the diocesan trustees deem<br />
appropriate.<br />
Signed _______________________________ Date _________________<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Minister <strong>of</strong> the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the<br />
duty <strong>of</strong> Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being <strong>of</strong> their families, and <strong>of</strong> all<br />
persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal <strong>of</strong> their temporal goods, not<br />
neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses.”<br />
(From the Book <strong>of</strong> Common Prayer, p. 445)<br />
Offerings<br />
All <strong>of</strong>ferings and payments should be sent to:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
310 Montgomery Street, Suite 200<br />
Syracuse, NY 13202<br />
Checks should be made payable to the <strong>Diocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>
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