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JOURNAL OF THE 

THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION 

DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST 

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

All Saints Church, Mobile, Alabama 

February 5-7, 2009 

DIRECTORY OF THE DIOCESE 

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 

RULES OF ORDER 

CANONS

INCOME 

Parishes & Missions $1,442,033 

Parishes & Missions (Redirected) 106,935 

CLF Interest Income 25,000 

Theological Education Fund 0 

Hicks Trust 18,000 

Clerical Relief Society Fund 0 

Quigley Fund 33,463 

Miscellaneous Income 2,931 

TOTAL INCOME $1,628,362 

DISBURSEMENTS 

External Program: 

Dom. & For. Missionary Soc. $144,203 

Deputies to Gen. Convention 10,000 

Deputies to Triennial 3,000 

Deputies to Synod 1,500 

Province IV Quota 5,622 

University of the South 10,000 

Lambeth Conference 1,200 

World Mission 10,000 

Millennium Development Goals 10,094 

Total External Program $ 195,620 

Internal Program: 

Mission Operations $ 50,000 

Beckwith Camp & Conf. Center 117,500 

Wilmer Hall 117,500 

Murray House 45,000 

Seminarians 29,654 

Deacons in Training 18,486 

Continuing Education 2,500 

Commission on Ministry 3,320 

Ordinations 500 

Christian Ed & PSG 1,000 

Comm. on Youth Ministries 12,500 

Campus Ministries 4,500 

Resource Center 100 

Education for Ministry 1,500 

Cursillo 7,000 

Clergy Conferences 10,000 

Comm. for Episc Church Women 6,000 

Commissions/Committees/Other 10,000 

The Coastline 30,620 

Diocesan Convention 10,000 

Journal of the Convention 6,500 

Medical & Life Insurance 107,200 

DIOCESAN BUDGET - 2009 

DISBURSEMENTS (continued) 

Liability Insurance 12,600 

Diocesan Bond 800 

Workers' Comp. Insurance 65,655 

Turner Fund Loan 0 

Total Internal Program $ 670,435 

Episcopate, Office & Supporting Staff: 

Bishop Duncan 

Salary $ 130,366 

Pension 23,466 

Episcopal Assistance 0 

Diocesan Administrator 

Salary 75,185 


Canon to the Ordinary 

Salary 81,360 


Financial Secretary 

Salary 44,843 

Pension 8,969 

Bishop’s Secretary 

Salary 38,410 

Pension 7,682 

Administrative Secretary 

Salary 27,902 

Pension 5,580 

Receptionist/Secretary Salary 18,500 

Pension 2,158 

Coordinator for Youth Ministries 

Salary 17,142 

Pension 0 

Chaplain to Retired 0 

Social Security 16,982 

Bishop’s Travel 16,000 

Staff travel - reimbursement 16,000 

Med./Life Insurance/Bp's staff 62,581 

Coor. for Communication 40,000 

Diocesan Office maintenance 18,500 

Reserve - major maintenance 0 

Office supplies & equipment 41,000 

Diocesan Office insurance 6,000 

Automobiles 13,000 

Audit 21,000 

Reserve for Episcopal Transition 0 

Total Episcopate Support $ 762,307 

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $1,628,362

JOURNAL 

OF THE 

THIRTY‐EIGHTH ANNUAL 

CONVENTION 

Diocese 

of the 

Central Gulf Coast 

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

All Saints Church, Mobile, Alabama 

February 5‐7, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2009 Diocesan Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover 

Directory of the Diocese 

Bishop and Diocesan Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1 

General Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1 

The Standing Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 

Commissions agency boards, coordinators and other Diocesan bodies . . page 2 

Deputies and Alternate Deputies to General Convention . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 

Diocesan schools and bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 

Directory of Congregations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10 

Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 

Surviving Spouses of Clergy in the Diocese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61 

Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63 

Lay Delegates to the Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 65 

Proceedings of the Thirty‐Eighth Convention of the Diocese. . . . . . . . . . . . page 70 

Appendices 

I. Bishop’s Address, Official Acts, and Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78 

II. Reports to the Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93 

The Standing Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93 

The General Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95 

The Boards, Commissions and Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 98 

Budget and Financial Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 121 

Parochial Reports Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 136 

Policy Statements of the Standing Committee 

including procedures and forms for use when mortgaging property 

or borrowing from the Congregational Loan Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 140 

Articles of Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 165 

Rules of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1169 

Canons of the Diocese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 172 

Bequest Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover

THE RT. REV. PHILIP M. DUNCAN, II 

III BISHOP OF THE 

CENTRAL GULF COAST 

May 12, 2001

DIRECTORY OF THE DIOCESE 1 


mailing address: P. O. Box 13330, Pensacola, FL 32591‐3330 

location: 201 North Baylen St., Pensacola, FL 32502 

850‐434‐7337 (voice or TTD) – fax: 850‐434‐8577 

www.diocgc.org 

THE BISHOP 

The Rt. Rev. Philip Menzie Duncan, II (Kathy) 

3818 Saber Tooth Circle, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563‐3519 

850‐916‐7474 bishopduncan@diocgc.org 

Canon to the Ordinary ‐ The Rev. Canon T. Mark Dunnam (Dottie) 

St. James Episcopal Church, Via B. Rucellai, 9, 50123 Florence, Italy 

(+39) 055 29 44 17, rector@stjames.it (14 December 1987 to 30 September 2010) 

Diocesan Administrator ‐ Vincent Currie, Jr., (Dianne) 

411‐J Bayshore Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850‐453‐1441, vcurrie@diocgc.org 

Financial Secretary ‐ Jennifer J. Barnard 

4338 Oak Lane, Milton, FL 32583, jennifer@diocgc.org 

Bishop’s Secretary ‐ Mary R. Poss (David) 

304 Greve Road, Pensacola, FL 32507, 850‐456‐4680, mary@diocgc.org 

Administrative Secretary ‐ Carmen M. Kimmons (Tony) 

4294 Reinsma Road, Milton, FL 32583, 850‐292‐9042, carmen@diocgc.org 

Receptionist‐Secretary – Sally MacDonald 

116 Country Club Road, Pensacola, FL 32507, 850‐982‐9862, sally@diocgc.org 

Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries ‐ Vanessa Riutta 

2101 Scenic Hwy, Apt. F 205, Pensacola, FL 32503, 

727‐479‐8895, cgcyouth@diocgc.org 

Chaplain to the Retired ‐ The Rev. L. Roberts Graves (Jane) 

1302 East Avery Street, Pensacola, FL 32503, 850‐432‐5924, frbobccp@aol.com 

Editor, THE COASTLINE – Cindy McCrory (Marcus) 

407 Church Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526, 251‐279‐8416, coastline@diocgc.org 

THE GENERAL OFFICERS 

Chancellor for Alabama ‐ M. Kathleen Miller, Esq. (Charles Fleming), (2010) 

St. Paul’s, Mobile, P. O. Box 290, Mobile AL 36601 

wk 251‐405‐1220, fax 251‐432‐6843, hm 251‐476‐3206, mkm@ajlaw.com 

Chancellor for Florida ‐ Scott Remington, Esq. (Amy) (2010) 

St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, 

P.O. Box 13010, Pensacola, FL 32591‐3010 (125 Romana St.; 32501) 

wk 850‐434‐9200, fax 850‐432‐7340, hm 850‐435‐3250, sremington@cphlaw.com 

Secretary ‐ The Rev. Canon Beverly F. Gibson (Mike), (2010), 

Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, 115 S. Conception St., Mobile, AL 36602 

wk 251‐438‐1822, fax 251‐433‐3403, hm 251‐415‐0198 

beverly@christchurchcathedralmobile.com; beverlygibson2@bellsouth.net 

Treasurer ‐ Hal Major (Kate), (2010), St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, 

2467 N. Magnolia Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 

hm 850‐434‐9249, cl 850‐516‐4255, hmajor@cox.net 

Registrar‐Historiographer ‐ Kit T. Caffey, (2010), St. Paul’s, Daphne 

119 Laurel Pl., Daphne, AL 36526, hm 251‐626‐0053, fax 251‐626‐0053, 

cl 251‐401‐6124, kitcaffey@att.net

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COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES ESTABLISHED BY CANONS 

THE STANDING COMMITTEE 

*nominated by the Bishop 

President: Dr. William Hamilton, St. Thomas’, Greenville, 2010 

PO Box 604 (111 Cedar St., Greenville, AL 36037‐2203), Greenville, AL 

36037‐0604; ofc 334‐382‐7844; fax, 334‐382‐6246; hm 334‐382‐3889, 

cl 334‐303‐7340, billham@elmore.rr.com 

*Dr. Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs, 2010 

Gary A. Moore, St. James’, Fairhope, 2010 

*The Rev. Martha Harris, Trinity, Apalachicola, 2010 

The Rev. Martha Kreamer, Advent, Lillian, 2010, Secretary 

Rebecca Byrne, St. James’, Fairhope, 2011 

* Nettie Eaton, St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola, 2011 

*The Rev. C. Gregory Hein, St. Jude’s, Niceville, 2011 

Lee “Levan” V. E. Martin, St. Anna’s, Atmore (Poarch), 2011 

The Rev. Elizabeth J. Powell, St. Augustine’s, Navarre, 2011 

Joe Basenberg, All Saints, Mobile, 2012 

Carolyn S. Jeffers, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, 2012 

*Chris Patterson, St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach, 2012 

The Rev. Thack H. Dyson, St. Paul’s, Daphne, 2012 

*The Rev. John H. Riggin, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 

Commission on Finance 

Chair: Hal Major, St.. Christopher’s, Pensacola, 2014 

2467 N. Magnolia Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503 

hm 850‐434‐9249, cl 850‐ 516‐4255, hmajor@cox.net 

Fred Watterson, St. Luke’s, Marianna, 2010 

The Rev. Steve Bates, Holy Nativity, Panama City, 2010 

Tim Gaston, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2011 

The Rev. Thomas Heard, St. John’s, Mobile, 2011 

Monica Sherman, Christ Church, Pensacola, 2012 

The Rev. Mark Wilson, St. James’, Fairhope, 2012 

Commission on Ministry 

Chair: The Rev. Albert W. Pruitt, 2010 

500 Bay Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32503, hm 850‐437‐0360, 

prugts422@aol.com 

Joy Tway, St. Mary’s, Andalusia, 2010 

Dr. Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs, 2011 

The Rev. Thack Dyson, St. Paul’s, Daphne, 2011 

Dr. Salem Saloom, St. Stephen’s, Brewton, 2012 

The Rev. Betsy Powell, 2012 

The Rev. Canon Beverly Gibson, Christ Church Cathedral, 2013 

Becky Schulte, St. Luke’s, Mobile, 2013 

Chair, Sub‐committee on Clergy Continuing Education: 

The Rev. David McDowell‐Fleming 

Chair, Sub‐committee on Fresh Start: 

Dr. Salem Saloom, St. Stephen’s, Brewton


Clerical and Lay Trustees of The University of the South 

W. Alexander Moseley, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2010 

Scott Remington, St. Christopher’s, 2011 

The Rev. John H. Riggin, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 

Cathedral Chapter 

The Rev. Dr. Frank Cooper, Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach, 2010 

Dr. Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs, 2011 

Magoo Hamilton, St. Thomas’, Greenville, 2012 

The Vestry of Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 

Ecclesiastical Court 

Margaret Slingluff, Nativity, Dothan, 2010 

The Rev. Jeffrey Gibson, St. Mark’s, Troy, 2010 

Robert P. Gaines, Esq., Christ Church, Pensacola, 2011 

The Rev. Christopher V. Coats, Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores, 2011 

James B. Newman, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 

The Rev. Robert Henderson, St. James’, Eufaula, 2012 

The Rev. Roy E. McLuen, St. Andrew’s, Panama City, 2012 

AGENCIES OF THE DIOCESE 

Beckwith Camp and Conference Center www.beckwithccc.org 

10400 Beckwith Ln., Fairhope, AL 36532-6060, 

251-928-7844, fax 251-928-7811, beckccc@bellsouth.net 

Executive Director: John Koch, wk 251-928-7844 ext 16, 

beckexecutivedir@bellsouth.net 

Director of Marketing/Development: Eleanor Parker, wk251-928-7844 ext. 11 

Reservations Manager: Rhona Reid, wk 251-928-7844 ext 13 

Bookkeeper: Cindy Bishop, wk 251-928-7844 ext 12 

Summer Camp Director: Curtis Kennington, wk 251-928-7844 ext 10 

Board of Directors 

Chair: Rebecca Byrne, St. James’, Fairhope, 2010 

22489 Sea Cliff Dr., Fairhope, AL 36532, wk 251-943-2110, 

fax 251-943-3609, hm 251-928-3047, cl 251-656-4477, 

rebecca.d.byrne@gmail.com 

Dr. Richard Hooper, Christ Church, Pensacola, 2010, Secretary 

Adrian Longcrier, St. Peter’s, Bon Secour, 2010 

John Shields, All Saints, Mobile, 2010, Treasurer 

The Rev. Christopher Coats, Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores, 2010 

Jim Ketchum, St. Paul’s, Daphne, 2011 

Lewis G. Odom, Trinity, Mobile, 2011 

Carrie Stevenson, Christ Church, Pensacola, 2011 

Mac Walcott, St. James’, Fairhope, 2011 

The Rev. De Freeman, Epiphany, Crestview, 2011 

Hodge Alves, All Saints, Mobile, 2012 

Matt McDonald, All Saints, Mobile, 2012 

Brenda Roose, St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, 2012 

Howard Wilson, St. Paul’s, Daphne, 2012 

The Rev. John Riggin, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012

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Murray House (Assisted Living Residence) 

1257 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604, 

251‐432‐2272, fax 251‐432‐1935, murrayhs@bellsouth.net 


President: J. David Jeffries, Trinity, Mobile, 2010 

4124 Woodhill Dr., Mobile, AL 36608, hm 251‐342‐0671, 

cl 251‐680‐4096, jdjeffries@comcast.net 

Martha Harris, All Saints, Mobile, 2010 

Nettie Robertson, Trinity, Mobile, 2010 

Louie Wood, All Saints, Mobile, 2010 Secretary 

The Rev. Roy Elam, St. Francis’, Dauphin Island, 2010 

Joe Basenberg, All Saints, Mobile, 2011 Vice‐President 

Dr. Ann Daves, Trinity, Mobile, 2011 

Jackie McCracken, Good Shepherd, Mobile, 2011 

Carolyn Stephenson, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, 2011 

The Rev. Thomas Heard, St. John’s, Mobile, 2011 Treasurer 

Gail Bramer, St. Luke’s, Mobile, 2012 

John W. Jeffries, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 

Stacey Reckeweg, St. Paul’s, Daphne, 2012 

Becky Schulte, St. Luke’s, Mobile, 2012 

The Rev. Matthew Corkern, Trinity, Mobile, 2012 

ex officio The Rev. F. Coleman Inge, Chaplain of Murray House 

The Rev. Jim Flowers, All Saints, Mobile 

Wilmer Hall Children’s Home 

3811 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608, 

251‐342‐4931, fax 251‐342‐1782, development@wilmerhall.org 

Executive Director: Sally Greene, sgreene@wilmerhall.org 


Chair: Laura Clark, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2011, 1 Taylor Pl., Mobile, AL 36608 

hm 251‐344‐8494, cl 251‐454‐8196, HBC1TAY@aol.com 

Russell Buffkin, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2010 

Kathie Carroll, St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs, 2010 

Mike Dickerson, St. Paul’s, Mobile 2010 Vice‐President 

John Witherington, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2010 

The Rev. H. Ray Buchanan, Redeemer, Mobile, 2010 

Ernest Ladd, III, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2011 

Sarah Majors, St. Paul’s, Foley, 2011 

Bess Marks, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2011 

The Rev. Margaret Shepherd, St. John’s, Robertsdale, 2011 

Carol Crowe, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 Treasurer 

Charles S. Houser, St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs, 2012 

Treesie Jeffries, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012 

Thomas E. Smith, St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs, 2012 

The Rev. John Riggin, St. Paul’s, Mobile, 2012


ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS 

For Alabama ‐ Bruce D. Knodel, A. I. A., St. James’s, Fairhope, 2010 

257 State St., Mobile, AL 36603, wk 251‐433‐ 1760, fax 251‐433‐ 1796 

hm 251‐928‐3539, bknodel@knodelarchitects.com 

For Florida ‐ Kenneth H. Woolf, P. A., Christ Church, Pensacola, 2010 

100 W. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501, wk 850‐438‐3653, fax 850‐438‐9955 

khwarch@cavtel.net 

COMMISSIONS OF THE DIOCESE 

Commission for Communications 

Chair: Cindy McCrory, All Saints, Mobile, 2011 

407 Church Ave., Daphne, AL 36526, 251‐279‐8416, 

coastline@diocgc.org 

Commission on Congregational Development 

Chair: Kathy McGee, St. Andrew’s, Destin 2011 

617 Choctaw Dr., Destin, FL 32541, hm 850‐837‐2539, cl 850‐217‐2033, 

jkdestin@aol.com 

Commission on Cursillo 

Chair: The Rev. Steve Bates, Holy Nativity, Panama City, 2011 

222 N. Bonita Ave., Panama City, FL 32401, wk 850‐747‐4000, 

fax 850‐747‐4004, hm 850‐814‐1843, fr.steve@holy‐nativity.org 

Commission on Diocesan Missions 

Chair: Lynn M. Ferren, St. Patrick’s, Panama City, 2011 

737 Buddy Dr., Panama City, FL 32404, hm 850‐871‐5520, 

llmmff@aol.com 

Commission on the Environment and the Integrity of Creation 

Chair: Michelle Bende, Nativity, Dothan 

853 County Road 420, Opp, AL 36467‐7933, hm 334‐897‐0406, 

cl 334‐477‐3638, mtbende@centurytel.net 

Commission for Episcopal Church Women 

President: Joanna Taylor, St. Mark’s, Troy, 2010 

106 Madalyn Ln., Troy, AL 36079, hm 334‐566‐1063, 

cl 334‐268‐0641, taylorj@continentalcinemas.com 

Commission on Liturgy, Music, and Ecclesiastical Arts 

Chair: The Rev. David Powell, St. John’s, Pensacola, 2010 

240 Watson Dr. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, hm 850‐243‐2653, 

cl 850‐797‐9437, dbrickmanp@aol.com 

Commission on Peace and Justice/Racial Reconciliation 

Chair: The Rev. James B. Flowers, All Saints, Mobile, 2011 

151 S. Ann St., Mobile, AL 36604, wk 251‐438‐2492, fax 251‐432‐7679, 

hm 251‐436‐8932, cl 251‐644‐9993, rector@allsaintsmobile.org

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Commission on Planned Giving/Stewardship 

Chair: The Rev. Joseph Hagberg, Grace, Panama City Beach, 2010 

PO Box 9087, Panama City Beach, FL 32417‐9087, wk 850‐235‐4136, 

hm 850‐249‐9605, cl 850‐899‐1400, gracerector@knology.net 

Commission on Prison Ministry 

Chair: The Rev. Sandra Mayer, St. John’s, Monroeville 

PO Box 853, Monroeville, AL 36461, wk 251‐743‐4549, 251‐743‐4252, 

neweng1@frontiernet.net 

Commission on World Mission 

Chair: Florence Crawford, St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach, 2010 

503 Dolphin St., Panama City Beach, FL 32413, hm 850‐235‐4161, 

cl 850‐207‐6250, fax 850‐235‐1561, florence.crawford@aidshealth.org 

Commission on Young Adult/Campus Ministry 

Chairs: The Rev. De Freeman, Jr., Epiphany, Crestview, 2010 

424 Garden St., Crestview, FL 32536, wk 850‐689‐1410, 

hm 850‐682‐7627, defreeman@embarqmail.com 

The Rev. Jeff Gibson, St. Mark’s, Troy, 2012 

401 W. College St., Troy, AL 36081, wk 334‐566‐2619, 

hm 334‐566‐0114, 

revgibson@troycable.net or stmarkstroy@troycable.net 

Commission on Youth Ministries 

Chair: Anne Elizabeth Cowan, St. James’, Fairhope, 2012 

860 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532, wk 251‐928‐2912, 

cl 251‐928‐9663, aeakin1@bellsouth.net 

DIOCESAN COORDINATORS 

Addiction and Recovery 

The Rev. Christopher Coats, Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores 

PO Box 2346, Gulf Shores, AL 36547, wk 251‐968‐5988, 

fax 251‐968‐3051, cl 251‐223‐2424, hm 251‐540‐9333, 

frchris@gulftel.com 

Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Coordinators, Presidents) 

Coordinator: 

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Arthur Poillon, St. James’, Fairhope 

109 Old Mill Rd., Fairhope, AL 36532, hm 251‐929‐0964, cl 850‐449‐ 

5556, jpoillon@bellsouth.net 

Asst. Coordinator: 

Robert F. Kreiner, Christ, Pensacola 

8707 Meadowbrook Ave., Pensacola, FL 32514, cl 850‐384‐4130, 

rfkreiner@cox.net 

President of Diocesan Assembly: 

Paul Banko, St. James’, Fairhope 

56 Fairwood Blvd., Fairhope, AL 36532, hm 251‐929‐2144, 

pebanko@gmail.com


Province IV President: 

Dr. W. Richard Hooper, Christ Church, Pensacola 

4695 Francisco Rd., Pensacola, FL 32504, hm 850‐434‐5274, 

cl 850‐572‐2338, wihoop@cox.net 

Conflict Transformation Team 

The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr., St. Thomas’, Greenville 

201 Church Street, Greenville, AL 36037, wk 334‐382‐8914, 

fax 334‐382‐6807, hm 334‐382‐9584, frfredl@hotmail.com 

Daughters of the King 

Donna Schoditsch, St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach 

802 Coldwater Creek Cir., Niceville, FL, 32578‐1650, hm 850‐792‐8020, 

cl 850‐499‐8678, donnadok@gmail.com 

Diocesan Altar Guild 

Cecelia Lacey, St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach 

403 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, hm 850‐243‐5248, 

cl 850‐830‐5248, cwlacey@cox.net 

Disaster Preparedness and Response 

Duane Leifur, Holy Cross, Pensacola 

1110 E. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501, hm 850‐434‐0628, 

cl 850‐723‐4968, leifurd@bellsouth.net 

Ecumenical Officer 

The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, St. Thomas’, Greenville 

201 Church St., Greenville, AL 36037, wk 334‐382‐8914, 

fax 334‐382‐6807, hm 334‐382‐9584, 

frfredl@hotmail.com 

Education for Ministry (EFM) 

Sandra Early, Christ Church, Pensacola 

825 Bayshore Dr., Apt. 707, Pensacola, FL 32507, 850‐453‐3311, 

sandragearly@cox.net 

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) 

Eugene Johnston, St. John’s, Mobile 

4 Elizabeth Pl., Mobile, AL 36606, 251‐478‐5354, 

ejohnston14@comcast.net 

Interfaith Officer 

(Vacant) 

Men’s Conference 

Dr. W. Richard Hooper, Christ Church, Pensacola 

4695 Francisco Rd., Pensacola, FL 32504, 850‐434‐5274, 

cl 850‐572‐2338, wihoop@cox.net

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Parish Nurses 

Scotti Dixon, St. Paul’s, Daphne 

23100 Dixon Ln., Loxley, AL 36551, 251‐945‐5391, 

scottiandjerry@hotmail.com 

Registrar‐Historiographer’s Team 

Kit Caffey, St. Paul’s Daphne 

119 Laurel Pl., Daphne, AL 36526, hm 251‐626‐0053, cl 251‐401‐6124, 

kitcaffey@att.net 

Silent Retreats 

The Rev. Donna Lockett, Epiphany, Enterprise 

102 Shadow Ln., Troy, AL 36079, wk 334‐347‐8210, hm 334‐566‐3403, 

cl 334‐467‐8789, dalockett@bellsouth.net 

Training Officer for Ethics and Diversity Requirements 

The Rev. David McDowell‐Fleming 

3560 Briar Cliff Dr., Pensacola, FL 32505, 850‐469‐1836, 

aususadm@cox.net 

DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION 

The Rev. Thack H. Dyson, St. Paul’s Daphne 

The Rev. Canon Beverly F. Gibson, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 

The Rev. James B. Flowers, All Saints, Mobile 

The Rev. Martha H. Kreamer, Advent, Lillian 

Vincent Currie, Jr., Christ Church, Pensacola 

David R. Quittmeyer, Trinity, Mobile 

Sally S. Green, St. Paul’s, Mobile 

Gary A. Moore, St. James’, Fairhope 

ALTERNATE DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION 

The Rev. Dr. W. Kenneth Cumbie, St. Luke’s, Mobile 

The Rev. Christopher V. Coats, Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores 

The Rev. C. Gregory Hein, St. Jude’s, Niceville 

The Rev. George C. Riggall, St. Paul’s Chapel, Magnolia Springs 

Lynn M. Ferrin, St. Patrick’s, Panama City 

Harwell E. Coale, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 

Dr. Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs


SCHOOLS 

Holy Nativity Episcopal School (K3 ‐ 8th) Murray School (6 th ‐ 8 th ) 

Beverly McDaniel, Headmistress Wilmer Hall Children’s Home 

205 Hamilton Ave. Margie Sumlin, Principal 

Panama City, FL 32401 3811 Old Shell Rd. 

850‐747‐4774 (K3 ‐ 2 nd ) Mobile, AL 36606 

850‐747‐0060 (3 rd ‐ 8 th ) 251‐342‐4931 

St. Luke’s Episcopal School (K4 ‐ 12 th ) St. Paul’s Episcopal School (PreK ‐ 12 th ) 

Palmer Kennedy, Head of School Marty Lester, Headmaster 

3975 Japonica Ln. 161 Dogwood Ln. 

Mobile, AL 36693 Mobile, AL 36606 

251‐666‐2991 251‐342‐6700 

The Episcopal Day School (K3 ‐ 8 th ) (Christ Church) 

Beverly Patteson, Headmistress 

223 N. Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32502 

850‐434‐3685 

BOOKSTORE 

Thee Store (St. John’s) 

1701 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251‐479‐5086 

www.theestorebooks.com

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DIRECTORY OF CONGREGATIONS 

* membership numbers in italics are same as reported in previous year 

ANDALUSIA, ST. MARY’S (P) - 1947 

1307 East Three Notch St., Andalusia, Alabama 36420 

334-222-2487 

stmarysandalusia.org stmarysandalusia@centurytel.net 

Sundays: 9:15am Baptized Members: 194 

Confirmed Communicants: 166 

RECTOR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Tom Goodspeed (Margaret), 1513 Ridgecrest Dr., 

Andalusia, AL 36421, 334-427-7381 hm; tom@andycable.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Jimmy Grimes (Debbie), 29741 Sandy Landing Rd., 

Andalusia, AL 35420, 334-388-4343 

TREASURER - Jim Czap, 29502 Coaches Ln., Andalusia, AL 36421, 334-301-3066 

CLERK - Jan Derrick (Furman), 711 Meadowbrook Dr., Andalusia, AL 36420, 

334-222-8539 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Jan Derrick (see above) 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - George Barnes (Sister), 102 Country Club Rd., 

Andalusia, AL 36420, 334-222-5964 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - John Beasley (Connie), P.O. Box 1030, 

Andalusia, AL 36420, 334-222-6833 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Margaret Bryan (Guy), 533 East Three Notch St., 

Andalusia, AL 36421, 334-222-1858 

CHANCELLOR - Charles Morris (Jan), 107 Ridgecrest Dr., Andalusia, AL 36421, 

334-222-6672 

APALACHICOLA, TRINITY (P) - 1836 

79 6th St. (32320) 

Mailing address: Post Office Box 667, Apalachicola, FL 32329-0667 

850-653-9550, fax 850-653-4608 

mytrinitychurch.org trinitychurch@mchsi.com 

Sundays: 8:00 and 10:30 am (Eastern Time) Baptized Members: 139 


th 

RECTOR - The Rev. Martha C. Harris, 79 6 St., Apalachicola, FL 32320, 

850-653-8079; vicar-trinitychurch@mchsi.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Dan Wheeler (Kay), 973 W. Bayshore Dr., 

St. George Island, FL 32328, 850-370-0970; dangwheeler16@hotmail.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Gary Ulrich (Jean), P.O. Box 536, Apalachicola, FL, 32329, 

850-566-2078 

TREASURER - Jim Anderson (Geri), 390 Gulf Pines, Dr., Indian Pass, FL 32457, 

850-227-3302 

CLERK - Janie Burke, 1747 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George Island, FL 32328, 850-927-2177 

th 

ECW PRESIDENT - Carrie Kienzk (Charles), 15 8 St., Apalachicola, FL 32320, 

850-370-5155 

ALTAR GUILD - Dorothy Hill (Wallace), 159 Ave C, Apalachicola, FL 32320, 

850-653-9297


APALACHICOLA, TRINITY, continued 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Denise Butler (Cliff), P. O. Box 411, East Point, FL 32328, 

850-670-8327 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Jeanne Crozier, 925 W. Bayshore Dr., St. George Island, FL 

32328, 850-927-2161 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Dr. R. Bedford Watkins (Eugenia), 217 N. Bayshore Dr, 

Eastpoint, FL 32328, 850-670-8088 

th 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Evelyn Ogilvie, 24 12 St., Apalachicola, FL 32320, 

850-653-4311 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Melanie Waddell (Jimmy), P. O. Box 636, 

Apalachicola, FL, 32320, 850-653-8959 

CHANCELLOR - Bob Stallings (Joy), CR C30B Indian Pass Rd., Indian Pass, FL 32457, 

850-229-6232 

ARCHIVIST - Ruth Young, 85 Bay Ave., Apalachicola, FL 32320, 850-653-8675 

ATMORE (Poarch), ST. ANNA’S (OM) - 1929 

100 Lynn McGhee Dr., Atmore, Alabama 36502-2404 

251-368-8606 

martinl@frontiernet.net 

Sundays: 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Baptized Members: 123 


VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Lee “Lavan” V. E. Martin (Edith), 105 Alexander Dr., 

Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-8160, 251-294-2390 cl; martinl@frontiernet.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - David Kirby, 320 Woods Rd., Atmore, AL 36502, 

251-368-8815 hm, 251-294-1530 cl 

JUNIOR WARDEN EMERITUS - Joe O’Barr, Jr. (Ellen), 4701 Poarch Rd., 

Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-9386 hm, 251-253-8085 cl 

TREASURER - Brenda Faircloth (Ricky), 4787 Poarch Rd., Atmore, AL 36502, 

251-368-9136 x 2206 wk, 251-446-1404 hm 

CLERK - Teresa “Shada”Thomas (Jamie), 4745 Poarch Rd., Atmore, AL 36502, 

251-368-9136 x 2637 wk, 251-368-3948 hm 

ECW PRESIDENT - Velma Amos, 110 Calvin Mcghee Dr, Apt. 204A, 

Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-5131 hm, 251-359-6046 cl 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Edith Martin (see above) 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Buford L. Rolin, P. O. Box 19, Atmore, AL 36504, 

251-368-9136 wk, 251-368-8597 hm 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Vicky Burns (Doug), 80 Hwy 97, Molino, FL 32577, 

251-368-9136 x 2615 wk, 850-587-2127 hm, 850-982-3148 cl 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Teresa “Shada” Thomas (see above) 

EYC YOUTH ADVISORS - Paula Smith, 142 Edgar Rackard Ln., Atmore, AL 36502, 

251-253-8715 hm, 251-368-0819 

ORGANIST - Gilda Stubben, 405 E. Poplar St., Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-1151 

CHURCH NURSE - Gerrie Bell, 22960 Whidbee Rd., Atmore, AL 36502, 

251-577-6563 hm, 251-937-4396 cl 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Velma Amos (see above)

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ATMORE, TRINITY (P) - 1900 

203 S. Carney St., Atmore, Alabama 36502-2404 

251-368-5933 

m.n.goforth@att.net 

Sundays: 11:00 am Baptized Members: 38 


RECTOR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Bob Goforth (Maggie), 3821 Howell Rd., Walnut Hill, FL 32568, 

850-327-6472 hm; m.n.goforth@att.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Tal Black, 171 Nichols Ave., Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-5656 

TREASURER - Wanda Hall, 206 S. Roberts St., Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-8340 

CLERK - Bonnie Latino (Tom), 304 E. Laurel St., Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-3760 

ECW PRESIDENT - Maggie Goforth (see above) 

ALTAR GUILD CO-CHAIRS - Ceres Rodgers, 804 S. Trammell St., 

Atmore, AL 36502, 251-368-4429 and Bonnie Latino (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Maggie Goforth (see above) 

PIANIST - Scott Jolly, 1200 B Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-422-2178 

BAY MINETTE, IMMANUEL (OM) - 1908 

700 McMillan Avenue, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507-4425 

251-937-7900 



VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN -Thomas Williams (Sherri), 132 Eagle’s Loop, 

Robertsdale, AL 36567, 251-937-9621; twilliam1999@yahoo.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Ryan Gillikin (Jason), 1101 N. White Ave., 

Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-5053 

TREASURER - Marcia Pepperman (Ed), 602 Rachel Ct., 

Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9594 wk 

CLERK - Claire Jackson (Floyd), PO Box 1163, Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-5173 

th 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Daisy Earls, 105 E. 12 St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 

251-937-926 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Marcia Pepperman (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - Brad Hicks (Ida), 611 N. Shore Dr., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 

251-937-1523 

ARCHIVIST- Jean Beasley (Charles), 1316 Forest Ct., Bay Minette, AL 251-937-4662


BON SECOUR, ST. PETER’S (P) - 1878 

6270 Bon Secour Highway (36511) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 29, Bon Secour, AL 36511 

251-949-6254 

stpetersofbonsecour.com stpeters@gulftel.com 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 10:00 am Baptized Members: 160 


RECTOR - The Rev. John Scott Trotter (Angie), 5601 Bon Secour Hwy, 

Bon Secour, AL 36511, 251-223-2874 cl, frscott@gulftel.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Erhard Karl, 117 Durby Lane, Foley, AL 36535, 

251-995-1099, erhard.karl@partners.basf.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Robert Mund (Paula), 14489 Ridge Rd., Summerdale, AL 36580, 

215-968-7971 

TREASURER - Andrea Mewbourn, 5596 Cinnamon Ln., Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 

251-981-9559 

CLERK - Janice Hudson, 7409 Riverwood Dr. E., Foley, AL 36535, 251-988-1396 

ECW PRESIDENT - Joyce Alden (John), 24175 Bay View Dr., W., Foley, AL 36535, 

251-968-5924 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Jan Sidorovich (Dennis), 16995 River Rd., 

Bon Secour, AL 36511, 251-949-7431 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Becky Brunson (Wayne), 6489 Callaway Acres Rd., 

Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-981-1244 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Bridgette Vail (Randall), 

17158 County Rd. 49 South, Bon Secour, AL 36511, 251-949-7426 

EYC ADVISOR - Jennifer Evans (use church address) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Donna Woerner (Fred), P.O. Box 729, 

Elberta, AL 36530, 251-986-5696 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Roberta Eddins (Aubrey), 1922 South Bay St., 

Foley, AL 36535, 251- 949-6224 

BREWTON, ST. STEPHEN’S (P) - 1950 

1510 Escambia Ave. (36426) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1261, Brewton, AL 36427 

251-867-4545, fax 251- 867-3466 

ststephensbrewton.com ststephen@net1inc.net 



RECTOR - The Rev. Gary Lee Baldwin (Kathy), 126 Alexander Dr., Brewton, AL 

36426, 251-867-7007 hm, 251-363-0463 cl, fathergary@murdercreek.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Martha Dismukes (Robert), 302 Pecan Dr., Brewton, AL 36426, 

251-867-7629 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Gary Miller (Susan) 104 Alexander Dr., Brewton, AL 36426, 

251-867-7044 

TREASURER - Michael Watson, P. O. Box 1202, Brewton, AL 36427, 251-809-0364 

CLERK - Vivian Layton, 109 Davison St., Brewton, AL 36426, 251-867-2570

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BREWTON, ST. STEPHEN’S, continued 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Dianne Saloom (Salem), 108 Alexander Dr., 

Brewton, AL 36426, 251-867-6464 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Heidi Knapp (Cameron), 120 McMead Dr., 

Brewton, AL 35426, 251-867-6190 

EYC ADVISOR - Dianne Saloom (see above) 

ORGANIST - Dr. Elizabeth Low, 444 Belleville Ave., Brewton, AL 36426, 

251-867-7186 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Jacquelyn Gay (James), 116 James St., Brewton, AL 36426, 

251-867-3812 

CHANCELLOR - John L. Jernigan, III (Rosemary), P.O. Box 828, Brewton, AL 36427, 

251-867-7240 

CANTONMENT, ST. MONICA’S (P) - 1954 

699 South Highway 95A, Cantonment, Florida 32533 

850-937-0001 

St-monicas.org office@stmonicas.gccoxmail.com 



PRIEST-in-CHARGE - The Rev. Milledge L. Baker (Barbara), 8100 Pine Forest Rd., 

Walnut Hill, FL 32568, 850-327-4258, 251-359-7677 cl 

frmilledge@frontiernet.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - John Velaski (Melanie), 506 Benjulyn Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533 

velfam4@bellsouth.net, 850-968-0509 hm, 850-232-2576 cl 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Gary Beadle (Danise), P. O. Box 215, Cantonment, FL 32533, 

850-968-0147 

TREASURER - Carol Farrel (Ray), 9633 Mapleleaf, Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-477-0242 

CLERK - Dora Giles (Ron), 10045 Fox Fire Pl., Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-476-3638 

ECW PRESIDENT - Susan Early (Gary), 1230 Dolphin Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533, 

850-968-5612 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Mary Plantz (Dan), 4084 Erika Ct., Pensacola, FL 32526, 

850-944-3852 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Evelyn MacKechnie, 2220 Country Place Cir, 

Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-968-3756 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Betty Jo Brenemen, 2396 Brook Park Rd., 

Pensacola, FL 32534, 850-450-3179 

EYC ADVISOR - Phyllis Condon (Tom), 1818 Donegal Dr., Cantonment, FL 32533, 

850-968-0530 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Juanita Farrington, 5414 Timber Creek Dr., 

Pace, FL 32571, 850-995-9741


CHICKASAW, ST. MICHAEL’S (OM) - 1949 

300 Grant St. (36671) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 11484, Chickasaw, Alabama 36671 

251-680-3181 



VICAR - The Rev. Dennis R. A. Brown, 306 Grant St., Chickasaw, AL 36671, 

251-457-6698; rev.dbrown@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Johnny Lane (use church address), 251-456-3761 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Ron Seymour (use church address) 

TREASURER - Holly McCleskey (use church address) 

CLERK - Myrl Reeves (use church address), 251-457-3973 

ECW PRESIDENT - Evonne Bilbo (use church address), 251-679-5752 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Evonne Bilbo (use church address), 251-679-5752 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - The Rector (use church address) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Bonnie Allen (Horace) (use church address), 251-452-6775 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Martha Davis (use church address) 

251-621-0814 

ARCHIVIST - The Rector (use church address) 

CHIPLEY, ST. MATTHEW'S (OM) - 1975 

736 West Blvd. (32428) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 345, Chipley, Florida 32428 

850-638-7837 

stmatthews-chipley.org 



VICAR - The Rev. Ward S. Clarke, Jr. (Dorothy), 736 W. Blvd, P.O. Box 345, 

Chipley, FL 32428, 850-638-1013; wdservice@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Van Smith (Mimi), 4326 Crystal Lake Dr., Chipley, FL 32428, 

850-773-3004 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Keith Forehand (Margie), 1804 Forehand Dr., 

Chipley, FL 32428, 850-638-1058 

TREASURER - Barbara James, 1878 Gap Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428, 850-773-0046 

CLERK - Mimi Smith (see above) 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Margie Forehand (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Margie Forehand (see above) 

ORGANIST - Madalene Culpepper, 1296 Wells Ave, Chipley, FL 32428, 850-638-0892 

PARISH NURSE - Margie Forehand (see above)

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CITRONELLE, ST. THOMAS (OM) - 1895 

19030 Center St., 36522 

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 813, Citronelle, Alabama 36522 

Sundays: 9:00 am, 3:00 pm Baptized Members: 4 


VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Bobbie Williamson (James), 10900 Private Rd. 438, 

Citronelle, AL 36522, 251-866-7003 hm; archerbobbie@hotmail.com 

TREASURER - Marion Platt (Braxton), 9780 Roussert Road, Citronelle, AL 36522, 

251-866-9776 

CLERK - Sedje Sims (Larry),12144 Hwy 45, Vinegar Bend, AL 36584, 251-591-7061 

CODEN, ST. MARY'S BY-THE-SEA (OM) - 1964 

4875 Highway 188, Coden, Alabama 36523 



VICAR - The Rev. John W. Hicks (Patricia), 502 LaRose Dr., Mobile, AL 36609-2317, 

251-342-9142; preacherjohn@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Bill Douglas (Louise), 4787 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, AL 36583, 

251-973-2537 

JUNIOR WARDEN -Philip Davis (Daisy), 12925 Dauphin Island Pkwy, 

Coden, AL 36523, 251-973-9223 

TREASURER - Louise I. Douglas (see above) 

CLERK - Susan Weller, P.O. Box 35, Coden, AL 36523, 251-824-4207 

ECW PRESIDENT - Ann Perryman (Edward), 14645, Dauphin Island Pkwy., 

Coden, AL 36523, 251-873-5771 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Carol Jean Weller, P.O. Box 35, Coden, AL 36523, 251-824-4207 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - John Stringer, 1206 Ridgewood Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-7166 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Susan Weller (see above) 

CRESTVIEW, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY (OM) - 1973 

424 Garden St., Crestview, Florida 32536 

850-689-1410, fax 850-689-1410 (call first) 

epiphanycrestview.com epiphanycv@embarqmail.com 



VICAR - The Rev. Denson (De) F. Freeman, Jr., (Stephanie) 512 Grandridge Dr., 

Crestview, FL 32539, 850-682-7627, 850-603-0896 cl 

defreeman@embarqmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Stephen O’Brien (Buni), 102 Lindley Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, 

850-682-8907; obrie44c@erau.edu


CRESTVIEW, EPIPHANY, continued 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Reid Wakayama (Christine), 367 Riverchase Blvd., 

Crestview, FL 32536, 850-683-9942 

TREASURER - Cindy Miller (Jerry), 862 Adams Ranch Rd., 

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, 850-951-0757 

CLERK - Nancy Delierre (Xavier), 1272 Jeffreyscot Dr., Crestview, FL 32536, 

850-682-2236 

ECW PRESIDENT - Frieda Haley, 428 John King Road, Crestview, FL 32536, 

850-305-2734 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR -Yvonne Hudson (Robert), 803 Cloverview Drive, 

Crestview, FL 32536, 850-423-0302 


UTO CUSTODIAN - Yvonne Hudson (Robert), (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Nancy Collins (Charles) 15 Sugarberry Rd., 

Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-478-0564 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Debra Prien (Steven), 125 Palmetto Dr., 

Crestview, FL 32539, 850-689-8748 

CHANCELLOR - James Murray (Julia), P. O. Box 125, Crestview, FL 32536, 

850-259-8607 

ARCHIVIST - David Bryant (Chun) 404 Northview Ln., Crestview, FL 32536, 

850-689-1758 

DAPHNE, ST. PAUL'S (P) - 1926 

28788 N. Main St., Daphne, Alabama 36526 

251-626-2421, fax 251-626-2456 

stpaulseasternshore.org stpauls@stpaulseasternshore.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Thack H. Dyson (Rebecca), 21915 Country Woods Dr., 

Fairhope AL 36532, 251-928-8205; tdyson1996@aol.com 

PRIEST ASSOCIATE - The Rev. S. Albert Kennington (Nancy), 212 Margaret Dr., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-4413 hm; revsak@gmail.com 

PRIEST ASSOCIATE - The Rev. Mark McDonald (Joni), 106 McIntosh Bluff Rd., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-9272 hm, 251-213-0486 cl; mwmcdonald@me.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Tim Op’t holt (Cindy), 118 Marikesh Dr., Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-621-0132; toptholt@jaguar1.usouthal.edu 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Donna Brown, 8512 Westminster Ct., Spanish Ft. AL 36526, 

251-621-9973 

TREASURER - Airrior S. Norwood, 111 Atkinson Ln., Fairhope, AL 36532, 

251-928-8490 

CLERK - Martha Lathan (Gary), 105 Ironrock Cr., Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-1827 

ECW PRESIDENT - Caron Richards (Lee), 8090 Soldier Ct., Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-625-2408 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Sally Boom (Glenn), P.O. Box 303, Montrose, AL 36559, 

251-928-1415 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Peggy Jeffery, 607 Spanish Main, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, 

251-626-9621 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Peggy Jeffery (see above)

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DAPHNE, ST. PAUL’S, continued 

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - Linda McNamara (Kenneth), 

8782 N. Lamhatty Ln., Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-5541 

EYC ADVISOR - Nathan Shiver (Shandi), 207 Montclair Lp., Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-621-3726 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Paul Anderson (Ellie), 24171 Woerner Rd., 

Elberta, AL 36530, 251-986-3225 

CHURCH/FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Terri McMillan (Loyd), 106 DeJuzan Cir, 

Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-3559 

CHANCELLOR - Mike Dassinger (Aleta) 8704 Ash Ct.., Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-621-0945 

ARCHIVIST - Kit T. Caffey, 119 Laurel Pl., Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-0053 

PARISH NURSE - Scotti Dixon (Jerry), 23100 Dixon Ln., Loxley, AL 36551, 

251-945-5391 

DAUPHIN ISLAND, ST. FRANCIS' (OM) - 1979 

401 Key Street (36528) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 407, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528 

251-861-2300 

www.stfrancisdi.com 



VICAR - The Rev. Walter LeRoy “Roy” Elam, III, (Anne) 153 Orange St.., 

Fairhope, AL36532, 251-990-3596 hm, 251-510-9577 cl; wlelam@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Melvin Lucas (Lamona) 622 Hernando Pl., 

Dauphin Island, AL 36528, 251-861-3762; mellucas@yahoo.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Julia Willis (Thomas), P.O. Box 125, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, 

251-861-5100 

TREASURER - Gail Opanowitz (Paul), 127 LeMoyne Drive, 

Dauphin Island, AL 36528, 251-861-2208 

CLERK - Martha Mayson (Paul), 414 Brava Costa, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, 

251-861-5224 

ECW PRESIDENT - Mary Porter (John), 1404 Cadillac Ave., 


ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Blanche Emerson (Robert), P.O. Box 515, 


UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Hutchinson (Tom), 14091 Dauphin Island Pkwy., 

Coden, AL 36523, 251-873-4209 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - John Stringer, 1206 Ridgewood Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-7166 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Martha Mayson (see above)


DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, ST. AGATHA'S (OM) - 1890 

144 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 

850-892-9754 

saintagathaepiscopalchurch.org 



INTERIM VICAR - The Rev. John C. Scott (Sheila) 150 Circle Dr., 

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, 850-892-9754 ch/hm; jsscott44@panhandle.rr.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Don Cooper (Carol), 116 Ten Lakes Dr., 

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, 850-859-2051; stewyannie@yahoo.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Danny Enfinger (June), 2609 Hwy 183A, 

Ponce de Leon, FL 32455, 850-892-2615 

TREASURER - Craig Robinson (Angel), P.O. Box 1, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, 

850-892-0888 

CLERK - Virginia Woolweaver, 312 Bay Ave., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, 

850-401-3611 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Lyle King (Charles), 370 Twin Lakes Dr., 


CHURCH SECRETARY - Virginia Woolweaver, 312 Bay Ave., 


PARISH NURSE - Dr. Melinda Henderson (Harley), 504 Circle Dr., 


DESTIN, ST. ANDREW'S BY-THE-SEA (P) - 1928 

307 Highway 98 East (32541) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1658, Destin, Florida 32540 

850-650-2737, fax 850-650-2790 

standrewsbtsepiscopal.org admin@standrewsbtsepiscopal.org 

Sundays: 8:00 am 10:30 am Baptized Members: 156 


PRIEST-IN-CHARGE - The Rev. David Luckett (Jan), 4241 Otterlake Cove, 

Niceville, FL 32578, 850-897-6700 hm, 850-585-9287 cl 

david.s.luckett@standrewsbtsepiscopal.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Kathy McGee (Jerry), 617 Choctaw Dr., Destin, FL 32541, 

850-837-2539; jkdestin@aol.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Fred Fenn (Carol), 246 Mattie’s Way, Destin, FL 32541, 

850-424-3061 

TREASURER - Jeff Corl, 675 Scenic Gulf Dr., #504D, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, 

850-269-3298 

CLERK - Anna Belle James (Bill), 1901 Valparaiso Blvd., Niceville, FL 32573, 

850-678-4238 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Anne Harmuth (Henning), 757 Bayou Dr., Destin, FL 32541, 

850-837-6426 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Marge Pequla, 310 Primrose Cir., Destin, FL 32541, 

850-259-0299 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Kathy McGee (see above)

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DESTIN, ST. ANDREW’S, continued 

ORGANIST - Lois Van Dam, 4172 Chacato Cv., Niceville, FL 32578, 850-974-5751 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Kate Driggers (Art), 700 Bayou Dr., Destin, FL 32541, 

850-269-0579 

ARCHIVIST - Jennifer Lee (William) 83 Cayman Cv., Destin, FL 32541, 850-654-5476 

DOTHAN, CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY (P) - 1906 

205 Holly Ln., Dothan, Alabama 36301-1438 

334-793-7616, fax 334-671-9440 

nativitydothan.org nativity@centurytel.net 



RECTOR - The Rev. Ede M. Plovanich (Bob), 200 Virginia Dr., Dothan, AL 36301, 

334-699-2512; rplovanich@aol.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Ben Slingluff (Shayne) 408 Montezuma Ave., Dothan, AL 36303, 

334-677-5207 

JUNIOR WARDENS - Lamar Ortega (Brenda), 104 Needle Pine Dr., Dothan, AL 

36301, 334-793-9662 

TREASURER - Bill Elliott (Lou), 345 Cecil Varnum, Dothan, AL 36301, 334-671-9585 

CLERK - Andrea Chavez (Dan), 2002 Roebuck St., Dothan, AL 36301, 334-794-9069 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIRS - Didi Cody (Mike), 1205 Laurel Ave., Dothan, AL 36301, 

334-792-4708 and Libby Planz, 45 Foxchase, Dothan, AL 36505, 334-792-2107 

EYC ADVISOR - Lauren Flowers, 268 S. Park Ave., Dothan, AL 36301, 334-793-9466 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Dr. Deborah Deas (Gary), 513 Riveredge Pkwy., 

Dothan, AL 36303, 334-673-0700 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Rhonda Kidder (Jim), 133 Bradford Ln., 

Dothan, AL 36301, 334-794-9403 

CHANCELLOR - Taylor Flowers (Carol Lea), 1504 Osceola St., Dothan, AL 36303, 

334-702-0224 

ARCHIVIST - William Holman (Tammi), 400 Overlook Dr., Dothan, AL 36303, 

334-671-1071 

ENTERPRISE, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY (OM) - 1953 

302 E. Grubbs St., Enterprise, Alabama 36330 

334-347-8210 

centurytel.net/epiphany-episcopal epiphany@centurytel.net 



VICAR - The Rev. Donna A. Lockett, 102 Shadow Ln., Troy, AL 36079, 

334-566-3403 hm, 334-467-8789 cl ; dalockett@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Ray Forehand (Lucy), 144 County Rd 683, Enterprise, AL 36330, 

334-393-3480 h; rforehand@roadrunner.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Rhea MacKenzie, 311 Doug Brown Cir, Enterprise, AL 36330, 

334-347-2372


ENTERPRISE, EPIPHANY, continued 

TREASURER - Melissa Donnell (Mack), P.O. Box 119, Bellwood, AL 36313, 

334-588-3595 

CLERK - Peggy Parsons (Bill), 1604 County Rd., 601, Enterprise, AL 36330, 

334-347-8065 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Dianne Walters (Jay), 407 Lake Oliver, Enterprise, AL 

36330. 334-393-6715 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Franklin Drumheller, 309 Briarhill Dr., 

Enterprise, AL 36330, 334-347-9380 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Peggy Parsons (see above) 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. -Cathy Grajales (see above) 

ARCHIVIST - Melissa Donnell (Mack), P. O. Box 119, Bellwood AL 36313, 

334-588-3595 

PARISH NURSE - Helen Lindenmuth (George), 503 N. Trinity, Geneva, AL 36340, 

334-684-7329 

EUFAULA, ST. JAMES' (P) - 1838 

100 St. James Pl. (36072) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 536, Eufaula, Alabama 36072-0536 

334-687-3619, fax 334-687-3620 

saintjameseufaula.org mail@saintjameseufaula.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Robert B. Henderson (Charlotte), 108 Sunrise Dr., 

Eufaula, AL 36027, 334-687-8787; rector@saintjameseufaula.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Phil Clayton (Mitzi), 480 Old Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-616-6878 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Ed Garrison (Paige), P.O. Box 609, Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-687-6033 

TREASURER - Jim Cain (Janet), 179 Sandy Lane-West, Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-687-0875 

CLERK - Philip Ezell, 314 Cherry St., Eufaula, AL 36027, 334-687-5289 

ECW PRESIDENT - Jean Thomas (Larry), 106 Stoneridge Rd., Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-687-4968 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Gail Mitchell (Norm), 261 Cypress Cove Dr., Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-370-0006 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Courtney Potthoff (Kevin), 301 Blue Pine Dr., 

Eufaula, AL 36027, 334-616-0181 

EYC ADVISOR - Missy Thomas (Derek) 202 St. Francis Rd., Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-687-0382 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Ann Wilkerson (Tom), 501 N. Randolph Ave., 

Eufaula, AL 36027, 334-687-4682 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Jennifer Hill (Sam), 205 Woodlawn Dr., Eufaula, AL 36027, 

334-370-4025

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FAIRHOPE, ST. JAMES' (P) - 1920 

860 N. Section St., Fairhope, Alabama 36532 

251-928-2912, fax 251-928-3889 

stjamesfairhope.org info@stjamesfairhope.org 

Sundays: 7:30 am and 9:00 am Baptized Members: 1,235 


RECTOR - The Rev. Mark H. Wilson (Beth), 7281 Jubilee Ln., Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-990-9013, 251-510-0595 cl; markhwil@bellsouth.net 

CURATE - The Rev. Donald M. Smith, III (Lloyd), 20342 River Mill Dr., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-9236; frdon@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Mac Walcott (Gina), 12330 Live Oak St., Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-990-8923; mac@wavarchitects.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN (BUILDINGS) - Chris Baugh (Shelley), 20720 Northwood St., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-1814 

JUNIOR WARDEN (GROUNDS) - Bob Gentle (Ellen), 4 VCV Ct., Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-990-7904 

TREASURER - Jim Gambill (Dee), 1313 Lovette Ln., Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-6147 

CLERK - Betsy Hunter, 217 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-7691 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Barbara Melton (Doug), 22151 Hillside Lp., 

Silverhill, AL 36576, 251-947-4746 

ECW PRESIDENT - Augusta Jones, 207 S. Mobile St., #219, Fairhope, AL 36532, 

251-990-7753 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Bebe Goetter (Bill), 114 Fairwood Blvd., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-0178 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Gary Moore (Kathy), 409 South Mobile St., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-3311 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Augusta Jones (see above) 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES - Meghan Fancher (Corey), 264 Blue Island St., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-929-2343 

YOUTH MINISTRY - Anne Elizabeth Cowan (Andy)156 Ettle St., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-9663 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Helen Van Abbema Rodgers (Joe), 102 Fig St., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-0869 

RECEPTIONIST - Jodi S.Smith (Brian), 646 Spanish Main, Fairhope, AL 36532, 

251-626-9878 

SECRETARY - Marrilee Kaufman (Michael), 100 Tower Dr., #1201, 

Daphne, AL 36526, 251-625-0343 

CHANCELLOR - M. E. (Tut) Wynne (Susan), 711 Greenwood Ave., 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-8589 

ARCHIVISTS - Betty Joe Wolff, P. O. Box 368, Fairhope, AL 36533, 251-990-3296, and 

Jeanne Yancey (Tom), P. O. Box 221, Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-9395


FOLEY, ST. PAUL'S (P) - 1924 

506 N. Pine Street (36535) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1745, Foley, Alabama 36536 

251-943-2173, fax 251-943-6927 

saintpaulsfoley.com office@saintpaulsfoley.com 



RECTOR - The Rev. Thomas Keith Talbert, (Lynn), 701 N. Pine St., Foley, AL 36535, 

251-970-5420; frtkt@aol.com, keith@saintpaulsfoley.com 

CURATE - The Rev. Steven J. Pankey (Cassie), 1780 Abbey Lp., Foley, AL 36535, 

251-955-1463; steve@saintpaulsfoley.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Alan Ferdinandsen (Carol), 15633 Daughtery Rd., 

Foley, AL 36535, 251-971-1084; alferd@gulftel.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Bill Millican (Betty), 9184 Bay Pine Rd., Elberta, AL 36530, 

251-987-5783 

TREASURER - Emily Page Swift, 30400 River Rd., Orange Beach, AL 36561, 

251-981-5823 

CLERK - The Curate 

ECW PRESIDENT -Gwen Shenk (Dick), 203 South Beech St., Foley, AL 36535, 

251-971-1715 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Nellie Topp (Henry), 609 W. Magnolia Ave., 

Foley, AL 36535, 251-943-5669 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Betty Thomas (Abbot), PO Box 8, Foley, AL 36536, 251-943-3773 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Polly Croxton (Bill), 12812 Fifth St., 

Lillian, AL 36549, 251-962-3681 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Diedre Cowart (Al) 15367 County Rd. 87, 

Elberta, AL 36530, 251-986-3362 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Karla Harmon (George), 501 N. Cedar St., Foley, AL 36535 

251-943-1922 

FORT WALTON BEACH, ST. SIMON'S ON THE SOUND (P) - 1946 

28 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548-6613 

850-244-8621, fax 850-664-2827 

stsimons-fwb.org office@stsimons-fwb.org 

Sundays: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:30am Baptized Members: 543 

6:00 pm Confirmed Communicants: 466 

PRIEST-in-CHARGE - The Rev. David Powers (Celeste), 959 Charleston Street, 

Mobile, AL 36604, 251-432-7293 hm, mcpowers11@juno.com 

CURATE - The Rev. Becky V. Tinnon (Michael), 776 Sundial Ct., Unit 102, 

Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32569, 850-677-0469 hm; curate@stsimons-fwb.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Chris Westphal (Jon), 875 Mande Ct., Shalimar, FL 32579, 

850-651-0930 

JUNIOR WARDEN -Tim Miller, 14 First St. SW., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548, 

850-374-2077 

TREASURER - Gene Correll (Mary Margaret), 80 Lake Lorraine Cir., 

Shalimar, FL 32579-1639, 850-609-3304

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FORT WALTON BEACH, ST. SIMON’S, continued 

CLERK - Ellen Dodson, 5 Laguna St., Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548, 850-226-6290 

ECW PRESIDENT - Monica Reed, 16 Mimosa St. NE., Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548 

850-243-0474 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Judy Radeker, 268 Briarwood Cir., 

Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548, 850-862-0327 

CHURCH CUSTODIAN - James Wyatt, 2174 Palo Alto, Navarre, FL 32566, 

850-936-6718 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Kim Keeler (Jim), 1001 Shalimar Pointe Dr., 

Shalimar, FL 32579, 850-609-0830 

EYC ADVISOR - Kim Keeler (see above) 

CHOIR DIRECTOR - John Leatherwood (Belinda), 1060 Lake Way Dr., 

Niceville, FL 32578-1776, 850-729-3132 

ORGANIST - Lynda Cast, 9 Birch Ave., Shalimar, FL 32579-1101, 850-651-2591 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Cassidy Coffari, 300 Vinings Way Blvd., 7-301, 

Destin, FL 32541, 850-387-0331 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Penny Nelson (Joe), 258 Okeechobee Cv., 

Destin, FL 32541, 850-269-1729 

ARCHIVIST - Judy Dittrich (Walt), 85 Meigs Dr., Shalimar, FL 32579, 850-651-1347 

GREENVILLE, ST. THOMAS' (P) - 1859 

210 Church St., Greenville, Alabama 36037 

334-382-8914, fax 334-382-6807 

stec@camelliacom.com 


(Summers: 10:00 am) Confirmed Communicants: 227 

PRIEST-in-CHARGE - The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr. (Marcia), 505 Forest Dr., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-9584 hm; frfredl@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Steve McGowin (Rosie), 815 Fort Dale Rd., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-5777; smcgowin@camelliacom.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Gantt Hartley (Shannon) 158 Sherwood Ct., 158 Sherwood Ct., 

Greenville, AL 36037 

TREASURER - Meredith Mann (Morgan), 211 Fort Dale Rd., Greenville, AL 36037 

334-371-7400 

CLERK - Julian Katz, P. O. Box 746, Evergreen, AL 36041, 334-210-0155 

ECW PRESIDENT - Judy Gettys, 216 Cloverdale Ln., Greenville, AL 36037, 

334-382-1651 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Mary Dearing (Harry), 131 Pinedale Rd., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-3829 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Dr. Everett Snow (Suzie), 612 Woodvalley Rd., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-2128 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Anne Feathers (John), 202 Herbert St., Greenville, AL 36037, 

334-382-0229 

EYC ADVISOR - The Priest-in-Charge 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTORS - Charles Kennedy (Margie), 1040 Ft. Dale Rd., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-5737 and 

Pat Richard (Fleta), 4112 Forest Home Rd., Greenville, AL 36037, 334-346-2670


GREENVILLE, ST. THOMAS’, continued 

CHURCH/FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lois Smith (Mike) 199 Woodland Ct., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-371-2212 

CHANCELLOR - Richard P. Hartley, Esq. (Marion), 803 Ft. Dale Rd., 

Greenville, AL 36037, 334-382-3659 

ARCHIVIST - Herbert Morton (Olga) 2208 Dickens Field Rd., Greenville, AL 36037, 

334-382-9512 

GULF BREEZE, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (P) - 1956 

1 St. Francis Dr., Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 

850-932-2861, fax 850-932-4333 

stfrancisgulfbreeze.org stfrangb1@bellsouth.net 



PRIEST-in-CHARGE - The Rev. Massey Gentry (Jan), 209 Orange Avenue, 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-4290 hm, 251-459-4169 cl 

padre5000@hotmail.com; mjfair6308@att.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - John Griffing (Cathy), 115 Pinetree Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 

850-934-5783; jgriffing@naihalford.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Arnie Ondis (Coleen), 285 Plantation Hill Rd., 

Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, 850-932-7401 

TREASURER - William H. Law (Harriet), 4019 Soundpointe Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 

850-932-1360 

CLERK - Lacy Sweeney, 25 Mar Vista Cir., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-457-6440 

ECW PRESIDENT - Suzie Gilchrist (Lane), 1127 Soundview Tr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 

850-932-5565 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIRS - Mary Stuart, 34 Port Royal, Pensacola, FL 32501, 

850-433-3987 and 

Alice Lane (Mike), 1610 Luzon Ln.., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, 850-916-4082 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Carolyn Martin, 710 Bay Cliff Rd., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, 

850-932-2885 

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES - Jane Ellis (Tom), 

210 Florida Ave., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, 850-934-8352, 850-261-2501 cl 

ORGANIST - Dr. Victoria Adamenko, 4849 Balmoral Dr., Pensacola, FL 32504, 

850-475-8107 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Clara M. Hewis, 1514 East Avery St., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-433-0828 

CHANCELLOR - Lonnie Lorren (McGee), 3438 Chanterene Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507 

850-456-1432 

ARCHIVIST - Suzanne Terry (Bob) 1201 Delhi Cv., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, 

850-934-1806

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GULF SHORES, HOLY SPIRIT (P) - 1984 

616 West Fort Morgan Rd. (36542) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2346, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547-2346 

251-968-5988, fax 251-968-3051 

holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com holyspt@gulftel.com 



RECTOR - The Rev. Christopher V. Coats (Barbara), 1404 Lora Point Ln., 

Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-540-9333 hm, 251-223-2424 cl; frchris@gulftel.com 

DEACON - The Rev. Deacon Allen Ruth (Ellen), 5210 Pale Moon Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-332-6860 hm; allenrruth@hotmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Charlotte Green (David), 509 Wedgewood Dr., 

Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-6788; charlottedg@gulftel.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Ted Rempe (Nancy), 26095 Carondelette Dr., 

Orange Beach, AL 36561, 251-981-9619 

TREASURER - Larry Smith (Suzanne), 27405 Polaris #303, Orange Beach, AL 36561 

251-224-4855 

CLERK - Yvonne Jones (Mike), 2784 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 

251-948-7140 

ECW PRESIDENT - Sandra Sanchez (Peter), 22951 Carnoustie Dr., Foley, AL 36535 

251-948-4582 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Julia Donahue, 341 West Canal Dr., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 

251-952-2881 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Kathy Emmons, P. O. Box 341, Orange Beach, AL 36561, 

251-981-9313 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Kathy Emmons (see above) 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Charlotte Green (David), 

509 Wedgewood Dr., Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-968-6788 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Daphne Grimsley, P. O. Box 4909, 

Gulf Shores, AL 36542, 251-752-9535 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Melanie Breckner (Carl), 129 Cluster Oaks Ct., 

Foley, AL 36545, 251-971-1063 

JACKSON, ST. PETER'S (OM) - 1952 

100 Hospital Dr. (36545) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 146, Jackson, Alabama 36545 



VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Mac Stewart (Cathy), 161 Walnut St., Jackson, AL 36545 

251-246-8092 hm; macstewart@bellsouth.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Bebe Garrett (Bully) 249 Plantation Trace, Jackson, AL 36545 

251-769-2337; bebegarrett@mchsi.com 

TREASURER -Cathy Cargile (Mac), 161 Walnut St., Jackson, AL 36545, 251-246-8092 

CLERK - Peggy G. Stewart, 2025 Catherine St., Jackson, AL 36545, 251-246-2185


JACKSON, ST. PETER’S, continued 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Croom Finlay (Louis), P. O. Box 131, Jackson, AL 36545 

251-246-3278 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Audrey Powell, 219 Blue Springs Cir, 

Jackson, AL, 36545, 251-246-3230 

LAGUNA BEACH, ST. THOMAS' BY THE SEA (OM) - 1954 

20408 First Ave. and Wisteria Ln. (32413) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 7359, Laguna Beach, Florida 32413 

850-234-2919, fax 850-234-2935 

stthomasbythesea.blogspot.com sthomasepisc@knology.net 



VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Sid Eadie (Grace), 3509 Fox Run Blvd., 

Panama City Beach, FL 32408, 850-230-0858 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Joe Sweezey (Carmen), 139 Sun Ln., 


TREASURER - Sid Eadie (Grace), 3509 Fox Run Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32408 

850-230-0858 

CLERK - Grace Eadie (see above) 

ECW PRESIDENT - Mary Carney, 6909 N. Lagoon Dr., #A-3, 


ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Cathy Hackney (Steve), 113 Bonaire Dr., 


ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Florence Crawford (Hubert), 503 Dolphin St., 

Panama City Beach, Florida 32413, 850-235-4161, fcrawford05@comcast.net 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Carney (see above) 

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING CHAIR - 

ORGANIST - Gordon Gaskin, 4106 W. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401, 850-784-0639 

CHOIR DIRECTOR - Norman Hair (Doris), 152 Crane St, 


PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Arlene Mathews (Richard), 103 Glades Turn, 


FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Basma Swearingen (Mike), 3113 Preserve Rookery Blvd., 


CHANCELLOR - Chris Patterson (Vicki), 111 Moonlight Dr., 

Panama City Beach, FL 32413, 850-596-0776 cl

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LILLIAN, CHURCH OF THE ADVENT (OM) - 2002 

12099 County Rd. #99, Lillian, Alabama 36549 

251-961-2505 

adventlillian.org episcopal@gulftel.com 

Sundays 10:00 am Baptized Members: 85 


VICAR - The Rev. Martha H. Kreamer (Paul), P. O. Box 57, Lillian, AL 36549 

251-962-2432 hm, 251-978-1972 cl; martha.kreamer@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - William Cunningham (Kathy), 6434 County Rd. 95, 

Elberta, AL 36530, 251-987-1639; wmcunningham@bcmlawyers.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Art Hahn (Leslie), 8863 Redfish Point Rd., Lillian AL 36549 

251-961-7522 

TREASURER - Miles Doolittle (Dolores) 2892 Spanish Cove Dr., Lillian, AL 36549 

251-961-1504 

ASSISTANT TREASURER - Bill Allumbough 10754 Crosscut Dr., Pensacola, FL 32506 

850-456-4005 

ECW PRESIDENT - Kathy Cunningham (see above) 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Mary Langford, 30785 Riggs St., Perdido Beach, AL 36530 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Leslie Hahn (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Miles Doolittle (see above) 

CHURCH/FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lisa O’Hara Burns (Jim), 13333 Paradise Beach Pl., 

Pensacola, FL 32506, 251-213-5050 

CHANCELLOR - William Cunningham (see above) 

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL (P) - 1902 

14755 Oak St. (36555) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555 

251-965-7452, fax 251-965-7452 (call first) 

stpaulsms.org stpauls@gulftel.com 

Saturday: 5:00 pm Baptized Members: 129 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 10:00 am Confirmed Communicants: 149 

RECTOR - The Rev. George G. Riggall (Marguerita), 14413 Island Ave., 

Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, 251-965-6562, 251-923-6310 cl 

georgeriggall@yahoo.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Lyle’ Reed (Frank), 6748 Piney Woods Rd., Foley, AL 36535 

251-955-6077; lyle.reed@gulftel.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Guy Rankin (Sarrah), 14142 Pecan, Fairhope, AL36532 

251-990-4126 

TREASURER - Bill Spradling (Betsy), 11655 Mockingbird Ln., Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-929-1775 

CLERK - Kathie Damico (Jim), 11429 Mockingbird Ln., Fairhope, AL 36532, 

251-990-5937 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Ione Jurkiewicz (Jim), P.O. Box 704, 

Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, 251-965-3232 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Elaine Palmer (Don), 12130 Jessamine St., 

Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, 251-965-7983


MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ST. PAUL’S, continued 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Jane Hicks (Herb), P.O. Box 585, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, 

251-965-7014 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Mary Lou Cothran (Jim),162 Gaston 

Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-928-7431 

ORGANIST - Leila Raber, 14613 Raber Rd., Summerdale, AL 36580, 251-968-6246 

CHOIR DIRECTOR - Donna Esslinger, 12120 Jessamine St., 

Magnolia, Springs, AL 36555, 251-968-7400 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Donna Esslinger, (see above) 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Patsy Huffner, 12217 Venice Blvd, Foley, AL 36535 

251-970-3303 

MARIANNA, ST. LUKE'S (P) - 1838 

4362 Lafayette St., Marianna, Florida 32446-2917 

850-482-2431, fax 850-482-6536 

stlukesmarianna.org parishoffice@stlukesmarianna.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Norman H. Bray (Eileen), 5122 President’s Cir., 

Marianna, FL 32446, 850-482-7885, norbray@yahoo.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Mark Clikas (Bridgett), 4319 Thompson Rd., 

Marianna, FL 32448, 850-482-0321 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Doug Milvin (Margaret) 2918 Wynn St., Marianna, FL 32446 

850-209-0129 

TREASURER - Claudia Smith (Ed), 4456 Decatur St., Marianna, FL 32446, 

850-482-7507 

ASSISTANT TREASURER - Beth Stewart, 1446 Piney Grove Rd., Chipley, FL 32428 

850-638-7276 

CLERK - Diane Shiver, 4362 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446, 850-482-2431 

ECW PRESIDENT - Anne Watterson (Alfred), 2776 Seminole Dr., Marianna, FL 32446 

850-482-4491 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Jo-Ann Anderson, 3948 Kynesville Rd., 

Marianna, FL 32448, 850-482-4112 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Lois Jones, P. O. Box 329, Marianna, FL 32447, 

850-482-7671 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Anne Watterson (see above) 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - LaRhonda Glenn (Steve) 2937 Noland St., 

Marianna, FL 32446, 850-482-3368 

th 

EYC ADVISOR - Anne Mathis (Eddie B.) 3253 5 St., 

Marianna, FL 32446, 850-526-3324 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Debbie Bauer (Tom), 12 Sheridan St., 

Ft. Rucker, AL 36562, 334-709-4379 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Diane Shiver (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - Elizabeth Simpson (John), P. O. Box 761, Marianna, FL 32447 

850-482-6600 

ARCHIVIST - Mary Robbins (Doug), 5291 Limestone Ln., Marianna, FL 32446 

850-482-5407

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MILTON, ST. MARY'S (P) - 1867 

6849 Oak St., Milton, Florida 32570 

850-623-2905, fax 850-623-6302 

stmarysmilton.com stmarysmilton@aol.com 



RECTOR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Ann Odom (use church address), 

850-623-9909, 850-516-1775 cl; sailo724@bellsouth.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Richard Cole (use church address), 850-623-9909 

TREASURER - 

CLERK - Carol Culton, 3785 Legend Creek Dr., Pace, FL 32571 

ECW PRESIDENT - Donna Fanion, 5741 Mill Pond Ln., Milton, FL 32583, 850-981-3488 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Jennifer Walker (use church address), 850-623-9518 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Coni Green (Ernie) 7514 Bowers Dr., Milton, FL 32570, 

850-564-4591 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Carol Culton (see above) 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Michelle Kilpatrick (use church address) 

CHANCELLOR - Kenneth L. Brooks, Jr. (Cathy), 5307 Lakewood Dr., 

Milton, FL 32570, 850-626-0420 

PARISH NURSE - Cathy Brooks (see above) 

ARCHIVIST - Nathan Woolsey (use church address) 

MOBILE, ALL SAINTS (P) - 1909 

151 South Ann St., Mobile, Alabama 36604 

251-438-2492, fax 251-432-7679 

allsaintsmobile.org office@allsaintsmobile.org 

Sundays: 8:00 am 10:30 am Baptized Members: 366 


RECTOR - The Rev. James B. Flowers, Jr.(Katharine), 922 Conti St., Mobile, AL 36604 

251-436-8932 hm, 251-644-9993 cl; rector@allsaintsmobile.org 

CURATE - The Rev. Mary C. Robert, 551 W. Barksdale Dr., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-479-5084; asstrector@allsaintsmobile.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Bill Evatt (Barbara) 2517 Howell Ave., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-473-9307; bevatt@equitytechcorp.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Curt Doyle (Emily), 201 Roper St., 

Mobile, AL 36604, 251-694-3019 

TREASURER - Ben B. Harris, Jr., (Martha), 123 Provident Ln., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-343-4458 

CLERK - Hendrik Snow (Amy) 251 Rapier Ave., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-243-8890 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Melania Petithory, 2765 Brevard Dr., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-473-1350 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Renea Greene (Doug), 203 Rapier Ave., 

Mobile, AL 36604, 251-433-1042


MOBILE, ALL SAINTS, continued 

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Jeff Clearman, 2801 Kings Mill Dr., E., Mobile, AL 36693 

251-662-3196 

CHURCH SECRETARY - 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Mary C. Holbrook (Richard), 701 Norton Dr., 

Satsuma, AL 36572, 251-679-7879 

CHANCELLOR - R. Preston Bolt, Jr. (Sage), 108 Levert Ave., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-432-7513 

ARCHIVIST - Becky Wilson, 2006 N. Portier Ct., Apt. A, Mobile, AL 36607 

251-476-4557 

MOBILE, CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (P) - 1822 

115 South Conception St., Mobile, Alabama 36602 

251-438-1822, fax 251-433-3403 

christchurchcathedralmobile.org office@christchurchcathedralmobile.com 



DEAN and RECTOR - The Very Rev. Johnny W. Cook (Mary), 1062 Church St., 

Mobile, AL 36604, 251-438-1470; dean@christchurchcathedralmobile.com, 

cook6718@bellsouth.net 

Sub-DEAN and CURATE - The Rev. Canon Beverly F. Gibson (Mike) 

24 Blacklawn St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-415-0198 

beverly@christchurchcathedralmobile.com; beverlygibson2@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Julia McClelland (John), 109 Lanier Ave., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-478-0034 

JUNIOR WARDEN - John Ferguson (Liz), 366 Wacker Ln., Mobile, AL 36608 

TREASURER - James Ryall, Jr. (Lynn), 2131 Sheffield Ct., Mobile, AL 36693 

251-660-1378 

PROVOST - Carolyn Jeffers (Richard), 108 Ryan Ave., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-438-1822; carolyn@christchurchcathedralmobile.com 

CLERK - Jamie K. Davidson (John) 1604 Monterey Pl., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-478-1844 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Carolyn B. Stephenson, 161B N. McGregor Ave., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-5637 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Samuel H. Powers, 5977 Sunny Side Dr., Mobile, AL 36619 

251-653-1203 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Tray W. Hamil (Jubal), 3310 Riverside Dr., Mobile, AL 36605 

251-471-4497 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Sara Phillips (Gerry), 200 Lakewood Dr., E., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-343-7638 

EYC ADVISOR - Marianne S. Hall (Steve) 2201 W. Charingwood Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36695, 251-661-0403 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Margaret L. Lyden (Jack), 4204 N. Carmel Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-438-1822 

PARISH SECRETARY - Candace Lister (Russell), 235 Pine Ave., Satsuma, AL 36572 

251-438-1822 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Brenda J. Stanton (Vic), 109 Llewelyn Dr., W., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-438-1822

32 


MOBILE, CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, continued 

CHANCELLOR - Harwell E. Coale, Jr. (Betty), 217 Rochester Rd., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-471-2625 

ARCHIVIST - Victor P. (Vic) Stanton (see above) 

PARISH NURSE - Frances Thurber (Winchester), 101 Ryan Ave., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-476-7572 

MOBILE, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (P) - 1854 

605 Donald Street, Mobile, Alabama 36617 

251-452-9596 

freewebs.com/churchofgoodshpherd churchofthegoodshepherd@gmail.com 



RECTOR - The Rev. Nancy L. Threadgill, 5477 White Pine Ct., Mobile, AL 36693 

251-660-7650 hm, 251-422-2689 cl; 

revnancy-cgs@comcast.net, nlthread@comcast.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Primus Ridgeway, Jr. (Cheryl) 7178 Wynnridge Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36695, 251-635-1449 hm, 251-436-8465 wk, 251-533-0179 cl 

pr7520a@msn.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Kenneth Edwards (Ykenna), 1213 Edinburgh Ct., 

Mobile, AL 36609, 251-342-5406 

TREASURER - Valena W. McCants, 405 Palmetto St., Mobile, AL 36603, 251-433-7892 

CLERK - Marcella McCracken (Jackie), 71 Fernway St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-479-9844 

ECW PRESIDENT - Deborah A. Flakes (Curtis), 6504 Sugar Creek Pl., 

Mobile, AL 36698, 251-634-2520 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Anna Mary Winfield (Henry), 181 Vetter St., 

Mobile, AL 36617, 251-473-5723 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Emma Alexander, 754 Elmira St., Mobile, AL 36603, 

251-433-5779 

DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN ED. - Curtis Flakes (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - James Lacey, 3012 Cottage Hill Rd., Apt 327, 

Mobile, AL 36606, 251-604-3115 

CHURCH / FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Emily J. Williams,1122 Hannon Rd., 

Mobile, AL 36605, 251-478-9522 

MOBILE, CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER (P) - 1981 

7125 Hitt Rd., Mobile, Alabama 36695 

251-639-1948, fax 251-639-1953 

redeemerepiscopal.org secretary@redeemerepiscopal.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. H. Ray Buchanan (Nancy), 2201 E. Pine Needle Dr. E., 

Mobile, AL 36609, 251-666-7034; rector@redeemerepiscopal.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Ginger Bolter, 4152 Rebecca Rd., Mobile, AL 36609, 251-661-9214


MOBILE, CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, continued 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Smoot Major (Kelly), 2275 Sequoya Trail, Mobile, AL 36695 

251-634-9769 

TREASURER - Lella Lowe (John), 2609 Shay Ct., Mobile, AL 36695, 251-660-0572 

CLERK - Eddie Shaw (Diana) 1271 Burnt Tree Dr., E., Mobile, AL 36695, 251-639-1547 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Beverly Ost (Les), 1041 Navion Dr., Mobile, AL 36695 

251-633-5608 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Jayne Carson, 8363 Twin Lakes Dr., Mobile, AL 36695, 

251-633-9052 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIO N - Carrie Kwitzky, 1431 Homestead Dr., W., 

Semmes, AL 36575, 251-623-0972 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - David Ayers, 205 George St., Mobile, AL 36604, 

251-694-7847 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Debra Riker (Art) 14651 Old Pascagoula Rd., 

Grand Bay, AL 36608, 251-649-3130 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lella Lowe (see above) 

PARISH NURSE - Shawn Lowther (Robbie) 7400 Willder Oaks Ct., W., 

Mobile, AL 36619, 251-653-1429 

MOBILE, ST. ANDREW'S (OM) - 1956 

1854 Staples Rd., Mobile, Alabama 36605-4560 

251-479-0336 

stablessed2bless@bellsouth.net 



VICAR - The Rev. John Hicks (Patricia), 502 LaRose Dr., Mobile, AL 36609 

251-342-9142; preacherjohn@bellsouth.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Tony Spencer (June), 7107 Bay Rd., Mobile, AL 36605 

251-443-8943 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Joel Hoffman (Libby) 1971 Staples Rd., Mobile, AL 36605 

251-471-2997 

TREASURER - Mike Mann (Debbie), 3928 Saint Andrew’s Loop, E., Mobile, AL 36693 

251-661-3176 

CLERK - Spring Waldron, 7855 Dedicated Rd., Grand Bay, AL 36541, 251-581-3292 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Mary Ann Guthrie, 6525 Bay Rd., Mobile, AL 36605 

251-443-5157 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Mary Ann Guthrie (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Ann Guthrie, (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Gretter Diaz-Suarez, 4155 Aldebaran Way, 

Mobile, AL 36693, 251-666-6578 

ADMINISTRATOR - Phyllis D. Findley (Carey), 1124 Hannon Rd., Mobile, AL 36605 

251-479-2583

34 


MOBILE, ST. JOHN'S (P) - 1853 

1707 Government St., Mobile, Alabama 36604-1194 

251-479-5474, fax 251-473-1230 

stjohnsmobile.org office@stjohnsmobile.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Thomas K. Heard (Cheryl) 2201 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-450-1099; theard@stjohnsmobile.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Howard Yeager (Irene), 860 Grant Park Rd., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-861-6121; hyeager42@comcast.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - William Sundie, 4323 Binghampton Dr., Mobile, AL 36619 

251-661-3859 

TREASURER - Cindy Gass (Curtis) 3500 Dog River Rd., Theodore, AL 36582, 

251-443-8987 

CLERK - Kim Partsch (David), 156 Park Dr., Mobile, AL 36606, 251-478-5331 

ECW PRESIDENT - Paula Ross (Bob), 6969 Falls Church Ct., Spanish Fort, AL 36527 

251-626-6988 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Connie Anderson (Bob), 3201 Riverside Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36605, 251-473-6358 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Eugene Johnston (Emily), 4 Elizabeth Pl., Mobile, AL 36606 

251-478-5354 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Thelma Lomers, 6113 Lennox Pl., Mobile, AL 36693, 251-660-0374 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Scott Escobio (Dana), 166 Williams St., 

Mobile, AL 36606, 251-450-0497 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - John Hobbs (Gillian), 112 Dunbar Lp., 

Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-2451 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lella Lowe (John), 2609 Shay Ct., Mobile, AL 36695 

251-660-0572 

MOBILE, ST. LUKE'S (P) - 1959 

1050 Azalea Road, Mobile, Alabama 36693 

251-666-2990, fax 251-666-2781 

stlukesepiscopalmobile.org church@stlukesmobile.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Dr. W. Kenneth Cumbie, (Joan), 172 Hannon Ave., 

Mobile, AL 36604, 251-478-6443, 251-423-2580 cl; kcumbie3@aol.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Mike Turnipseed (Linda), 5905 Sutherlin Dr., Mobile, AL 36609 

251-343-6053; alcoland@comcast.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - John Cranton (Pat), P. O. Box 991, Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-626-1178 

TREASURER - Jack Solberger (Carol), 1591 Regency Dr., Mobile, AL 36693, 

251-666-8457 

CLERK - Jo Perry, 824 Ashwood Dr., E., Mobile, AL 36693, 251-666-1655 

ECW PRESIDENT - Linda Turnipseed (see above) 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Carol Sloberger (Jack), (see above)


MOBILE, ST. LUKE’S, continued 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Becky Schulte (Bill), 4458 Suzanne Cir, Mobile, AL 3660 

251-344-8153 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Phyllis Smith, 3910 Victoria Dr., Theodore, AL 36582 

251-666-5753 

EYC ADVISOR - Brandi LaRene’ (use church address) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Louis Daniel (use church address) 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Wendy Wheeler (Marty), 5400 Isabel Way, Mobile, AL 36693 

251-661-4858 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Wendy Wheeler (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - W. Boyd Reeves (Gladys), 3755 Rhonda Dr., S., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-342-9509 

MOBILE, ST. MARK'S FOR THE DEAF (OM) - 1948 

6109 Howells Ferry Rd. (36618) 

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 180068, Mobile, Alabama 36618-0068 

251-342-2718, TDD and fax 251-343-2000 



VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Gathia Jordan (Eugene), 10555 Celeste Rd., Saraland, AL 36571; 

eugenegathia49@bellsouth.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Franacis Shaneyfelt, 130 Durant Ave., Eight Mile, AL 36613 

TREASURER - Fred A. Waldrip (Sarah) 9860 Shadow Wood Dr., Mobile, AL 36608 

CLERK - Jackie Beltz, P.O. Box 593, Creola, AL 36525 

MOBILE, ST. MATTHEW'S (P) - 1960 

5901 Overlook Rd., Mobile, Alabama 36618 

251-342-1178 



PRIEST-IN-CHARGE - The Rev. Dennis R. A. Brown, 306 Grant St., 

Chickasaw, AL 36611, 251-456-8305 hm; rev.dbrown@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN -Leah Taylor (Charlotte), 13500 Howells Ferry Rd., 

Wilmer, AL 36608, 251-649-5289; leightaylor@earthlink.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Charlotte Taylor (see above) 

TREASURER - Jack Ross (Linda), 1222 Ridgewood Dr., Mobile, AL 36608, 251-344-2471 

CLERK - Charlotte Taylor (see above) 

ECW PRESIDENT - Betty Kamphuis, (Jake), 8151 Silver Pine Tree, Semmes, AL 36575 

251-649-3293 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Mary Bodiford (Mike), 6727 Queens Ct., Mobile, AL 36618 

251-316-0063 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Mary Rodning, 4500 Cavalier Dr., Semmes, AL 36575 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Lous Helton, 1155 Ridgewood Dr., Mobile, AL 36608 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Andrew Atichison, (use church address)

36 

stpaulsepiscopalchurchmobile.org 


MOBILE, ST. PAUL'S (P) - 1858 

4051 Old Shell Rd., Mobile, Alabama 36608 

251-342-8521, fax 251-342-6122 

Sundays: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am Baptized Members: 2,632 

Confirmed Communicants: 2,042 

RECTOR - The Rev. John H. Riggin (Lauree), 6767 Biltmore Ct., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-602-1906; jhriggin@bellsouth.net 

CURATE - The Rev. P. Marshall Craver, III (Jan), 613 Highland Woods Dr., East, 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-340-8304; marshallcraver@bellsouth.net 

CURATE - The Rev. Reuben “Ben” L. Rockwell, IV (Erin), 957 Wesley Ave., 

Mobile, AL 36609, 251-591-6382 cl; reubenrockwell@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Robert Murray (Margaret), 19 Warwick Rd., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-343-8309; rmurray001@comcast.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Johnny Watson (Nancy), 1 Vickers Pl., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-479-7183 

TREASURER - Tim Gaston (Arvid), 2305 Ashland Pl., Ave., Mobile, AL 36607 

251-479-7183 

CLERK - William H. Hardie, Jr. (Alix), 134 Myrtlewood Ln., Mobile, AL 36608, 

251-344-5231 

ECW PRESIDENT - Luci Ladd (Patrick), 3613 Stein St., Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-0754 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Lee Brady (Clifford), 358 Charleston Ct., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-343-7730 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE- Anne Horton, 3750 Oakwood Ln., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-342-2188 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Dil Hobbs, 107 McHugh Ln., Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-9499 

DIRECTOR of CHRISTIAN ED. - Pamela L. Moore, 4404 The Cedars Ave., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-344-9498 

EYC ADVISOR - Margaret Cadden (Paul), 912 Van Ave., Daphne, AL 36526, 

251-610-6696 

ORGANIST-CHOIR DIRECTOR - W. Kevin Davis, 2801 Kings Mill Drive E., 

Mobile, AL 36693, 251-662-3196 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Amelia Harrington, 2103 Grove Ct., Mobile, AL 36604 

251-470-0953 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Bonnie Phillips (Bobbie), 6800 Satsuma Pl., 

Semmes, AL 36575, 251-649-0816 

ARCHIVIST - Carolyn Levensailor, 159 Conway Dr., Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-3275


MOBILE, TRINITY (P) - 1845 

1900 Dauphin St., Mobile, Alabama 36606 

251-473-2779, fax 251-479-7406 

trinitymobile.org trinity@trinitychurchmobile.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Matthew T.L. Corkern (Alice), 18 N. Reed Ave., Mobile, AL 36604 

251-378-5756, rector@trinitychurchmobile.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Michel Nicrosi (Ben Harris), 2533 Main St., (P. O. Box 956), 

Daphne, AL 36526, 251-626-8957; mnicrosi@joneswalker.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Steve Flukinger (Leslie), 1210 Richmond Ct., Mobile, AL 36695 

251-633-6839 

TREASURER - David Jeffries (Betty), 4124 Woodhill Dr., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-342-0671 

CLERK - Melissa Wold, 6217 Parkwood Dr., Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-2774 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Melissa Wold (see above) 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT -Sue Ann Turnipseed (Michael), 4 Sailor’s Cv., 

Spanish Fort, AL 36527, 251-626-7003 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Allison Castle (Wilson) 228 Lakewood Dr. W., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-342-1737 

CHOIR MASTER/ORGANIST - Kevin Davis, 2801 Kings Mill Drive E. 

Mobile, AL 36693, 251-662-3196 hm, music@trinitychurchmobile.org 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Diana Dunn, 7280 Lakewood Rd., Mobile, AL 36695 

251-473-2779, secretary@trinitychurchmobile.org 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Kathie Wall (Jimmy), 369 Gulfwood Dr., 

Mobile, AL 36608, 251-473-2779, finance@trinitychurchmobile.org 

PARISH NURSE - Nancy Quittmeyer (David), 52 N. Monterey St., Mobile, AL 36604 

251-476-8583, parishnurse@trinitychurchmobile.org 

ARCHIVIST - Bob Peck (Cheryl), 200 Rapier Ave., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-479-2779 

YOUTH MINISTER - Lara Wiggins, 50 River Route, Magnolia Springs, AL, 36555 

251-454-0205 cl, youthminister@trinitychurchmobile.org 

MONROEVILLE, ST. JOHN'S (P) - 1922 

200 Whetstone St. (36460) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 853, Monroeville, Alabama 36461 

251-743-4549, fax 251-575-9813 

stjohnsmonroeville.org stjohns1@frontiernet.net 

Sundays 9:30 am Baptized Members: 143 


RECTOR - The Rev. Sandra C. Mayer, 180 Louise St., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-743-4252 hm, 251-510-4931 cl; neweng1@frontiernet.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Richard Deas (Gail), 422 W. Wiggins St., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-743-2490 hm; rdeas@frontiernet.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - T. Stuart Richeson (Paula), 809 S. Alabama Ave., 

Monroeville, AL 36460, 251-575-2096

38 


MONROEVILLE, ST. JOHN’S, continued 

TREASURER - Ken Prestridge (Lana), 85 Loblolly Ln., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-575-7272 

CLERK - Dora Pelham (Charles), 196 Clairmont Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-575-2271 

ECW PRESIDENT - Dawn Crook, 2994 Langham Rd., Repton, AL 36475, 251-575-4345 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Pat Swift (Claude), P.O. Box 345, Monroeville, AL 36461 

251-575-3528 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Caroline Windsor, 315 Johnson Ave., 

Monroeville, AL 36460, 251-575-2359 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Caroline Windsor (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Claudia Swift, 33 Daisy St., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-575-7792 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Susan Ward (Donnie), P. O. Box 6, Excel, AL 36439 

251-765-2229 

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR - Frances Jones (Billy), 521 Whetstone St., 

Monroeville, AL 36460, 251-575-5467 

CHANCELLOR - John Barnett, 411 S. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-743-4414 

ARCHIVIST - Robert Steward, 54 Monroe Station Rd., Monroeville, AL 36460 

251-575-4956 

NAVARRE, ST. AUGÚSTINE OF CANTERBURY (P) - 1987 

7810 Navarre Pkwy. (32566) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 5425, Navarre, Florida 32566 

850-939-2261, fax 850-939-4296 

staugustinesnavarre.org secretary@staugustinesnavarre.com 



RECTOR - The Rev. Anthony E. MacWhinnie, II (Jane), 1610 Ponderosa Drive 

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, 850-380-1233 cl; cynosion@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Pamela Apps (Richard), 1932 Catamaran Drive 

Navarre, FL 32566, 850-582-2642 cl, apps.richpam@gmail.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - David Dye (Teresa), 8273 Telford Ct., Navarre, FL 32566 

850-396-6256 

TREASURER - Teresa Dye (see above) 

CLERK - Virginia M. Brown, 2154 Colonial Ave., Navarre, FL 32566-3324, 850-939-2665 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Jan Lovett (Ron), 1338 Calcutta Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 

850-934-5833 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Richard Smith, 1899 Reserve Blvd., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 

850-380-0712 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Juliet Phillips (Brian), 2509 Crescent Pl., Navarre, FL 32566 

850-939-1311 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Nita Morris (Lonnie), 2354 Darvas Ct., 

Navarre, FL 32566, 850-936-8361 

ORGANIST - O. R. Smith (Eneida), 1420 Champions Green Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 

850-934-2759


NAVARRE, ST. AUGUSTINE’S, continued 

CHOIR DIRECTOR -Donna Howard (Charles) 7108 East Bay Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566 

850-939-9058 

PARISH SECRETARY - Joani Garshasb (Navid), 2047 Jessica Way, Navarre, FL 32566 

850-939-2261 

CHANCELLOR - Mike Gates (Anita) 913 Sunset Bay Ct., Shalimar, FL 32579 

850-651-3625 

ARCHIVIST - Virginia Brown (see above) 

NICEVILLE, ST. JUDE'S (P) - 1958 

200 N. Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578 

850-678-7013, fax 850-678-0922 

stjudes.us info@stjudes.us 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 10:30 am * Baptized Members: 624 

* Confirmed Communicants: 495 

RECTOR - The Rev. C. Gregory Hein (Cindy), 802 Sparkleberry Cv., Niceville, FL 32578 

850-279-6419, 850-830-4705 cl; ghein626@aol.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Cap Herrington (Betty), 538 Maple Ave., Niceville, FL 32578 

850-897-0017; capmd@cox.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - 

TREASURER - Dottie Doherty, 503 Greenwood Cv., S., Niceville, FL 32578 

850-897-4420 

CLERK - Cathy Self (Bob), 4387 Old Bayou Trl., Destin, FL 32541, 850-654-7470 

ECW PRESIDENT - Marty Lane (Michael), 210 Riverchase Blvd., Crestview, FL, 32539 

850-682-0105 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Gloria Witkos (Gary), 212 Bayberry Dr., Niceville, FL 32578 

850-678-3652 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Ruth Babbitt, 4240 Otterlake Cv., Niceville, FL 32578 

850-897-6621 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Debra Kosche (Eric), 5823 Houston Ln., 

Crestview, FL 32539, 850-689-1885 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Kara Parker, P. O. Box 5221, Niceville, FL 32578 

850-826-0940 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Anna Wells (Steven), 916 N. Ridgewood Cv., 

Niceville, FL 32578, 850-897-7006 

BOOKKEEPER - Toni High, 4565 Castlewood Ln., Niceville, FL 32578, 850-678-1774

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OZARK, ST. MICHAEL'S (OM) - 1957 

427 Camilla Ave. (36360) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 955, Ozark, Alabama 36361-0955 

334-774-2617 

revdr112@juno.com 



VICAR - The Rev. Thomas E. Nixon (Margaret), 1580 Deese Rd., Ozark, AL 36360 

334-774-9116, 334-733-5056 cl; revdr112@juno.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - James McDaniel, 5257 N. Hwy 123, Ariton, AL 36322, 

334-762-2282 

JUNIOR WARDEN -Ken Stephens (Lori) 164 Rowe Ct., Ozark, AL 36360, 334-432-3246 

TREASURER - Sandra Holmes, 208 Cypress Ln., Ozark, AL 36360, 334-774-5480 

CLERK - Kathleen Martin (Grant), 497 County Rd. 737, Enterprise, AL 36330 

334-393-8642 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Sylvia Olivier (Oliver), 200 County Rd. 35, Ozark, AL 36360 

334-774-7382 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Linda Clifford, 5258 County Rd., 15, Ozark, AL 36360 

334-545-0160 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - Lael Walding (M.J.), P.O. Box 1005, 

Ozark, AL 334-379-7184 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - James McDaniel (see above) 


FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lael Walding (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - Clayton K. Davis, 298 East Broad St., Ozark, AL 36360, 334-671-3990 

ARCHIVIST - Jocelyn Rayford (Howard), 7347 County Rd. 15, Ariton, AL, 36311 

334-445-0425 

EYC ADVISORS - Ken and Lori Stephens (see above) 

PANAMA CITY, HOLY NATIVITY (P) - 1955 

222 N. Bonita Ave., Panama City, Florida 32401 

Mailing Address: 1011 E. Third St. , Panama City, FL 32401 

850-747-4000, fax 850-747-4004 

holy-nativity.org info@holy-nativity.org 



RECTOR - The Rev. Steven B. Bates (Lori), 117 Legend Lakes Dr., P.O. Box 27954, 

Panama City Beach, FL 32411, 850-230-5099 hm, fr.steve@holy-nativity.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Mike Harding, 200 Timber Ln., Panama City, FL 32405 

850-747-0601; mharding@mmitv.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Lou Churchhill (Inge), 2635 Ferol Ln., Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-265-6744 

rd 

TREASURER - Mark Godwin (Nina), 2140 W. 23 St., Panama City, FL 32405 

850-785-0855 

CLERK - Madge Smith (David), 834 Plantation Dr., Panama City, FL 32404, 

850-785-4522


PANAMA CITY, HOLY NATIVITY, continued 

BOOKKEEPER - Kathy Mills (Chris), 118 North Claire St., Panama City, FL 32401 

850-913-1595 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Inge Churchill (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Theresa Townsend, 922 Bradford Cir, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-265-5063 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Suzanne Grossman (David) 4014 Brently Cir, 

Panama City, FL 32405, 850-819-1516 

YOUTH DIRECTOR - Lisa Adessi (Antonio) 1310 Cherry St., Panama City, FL 32401 

850-215-3311 

DIRECTOR OF CHOIRS - Marqua Brunette, 106 Harrison Pl., Panama City, FL 32405 

850-769-9034 

ORGANIST - John Durgan (Theresa) 3022 Malone Dr., Panama City, FL 32405 

850-913-3471 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Madge Smith (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - Brian Leebrick (Candace), 512 Pickerel Ct., Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-522–9240 

PANAMA CITY, ST. ANDREW'S (P) - 1914 

1620 W. Beach Dr. (32401) 

Mailing Address: 1608 Baker Ct., Panama City, Florida 32401-1900 

850-763-7636, fax 850-784-7830 

standrewsbythebay.org email4standrews@knology.net 

Sundays: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Baptized Members: 179 


RECTOR - The Rev. Dr. Roy E. McLuen (Kathy), 2217 W. 24th St., 

Panama City, FL 32405-2225, 850-522-8890; roymcluen@knology.net 

PRIEST ASSOCIATE - The Rev. John E. Wave (Mary June), 3615 Phillips Ln., 

Panama City, Fl 32404-5813, 850-784-9887 hm; maryjohn728@aol.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Frank Lopez (Kathy), 2808 Agnes Scott Dr., 

Panama City, FL 32405, 850-785-9604; donpaco46@comcast.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN -Tom Sontag (Barbara), 604 Baywood Dr., Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-265-5047 

TREASURER - Margaret Seeberger (Richard), 224 Lakeridge Dr., 

Panama City, FL 32405, 850-215-9001 

nd 

CLERK - Faye Hutt, 907 E. 2 Ct., Panama City, FL 32401-3829, 850-785-6240 

ECW PRESIDENT - Kathy Lopez (Frank), (see above) 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Shirley Gobat (Bill), 2813 Woodmere Dr., 

Panama City, FL 32405-4385, 850-785-1131 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Diane Tate (Ken), 822 Moore Ct., Panama City, FL 32401 

850-769-0941 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Jeanette Anderson, 1115 Vermont Ave., Panama City, FL 32444 

850-265-6345 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Lucy Dozar (Robert), 3914 Enveti Ct., 

Panama City, FL 32405-3246, 850-271-8525 

EYC ADVISOR - Faye Hutt (see above) 

th 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Carla Croud, 3711 E. 8 Ct. Apt. 202, Panama City, FL 32401 

850-691-8231

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PANAMA CITY, ST. ANDREW’S, continued 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Virda Zekas (Mike), 3720 Shoreline Cir., 

Panama City, FL 32405, 850-215-5617 

ORGANIST - Miriam Gladstone (Tom), 4701 Millstone Tr., Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-265-2303 

CHOIR DIRECTOR - Sue Webb, 702 Kentucky Ave., Lynn Haven, FL 32444-1656 

850-265-4301 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Linne’ Morgan (Kelly), 1817 Clay Ave., 

Panama City, FL 32405-2631, 850-784-0824 

ARCHIVIST - Faye Hutt (see above) 

PANAMA CITY, ST. PATRICK'S (OM) - 1988 

4025 E. 15th St. (32404) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 3061, Panama City, Florida 32401 

850-769-1188, fax 850-763-6670 

stpa t r i c k s p a n a m a c i t y . o r g jjcp@comcast.net 



VICAR - The Rev. Julia C. Phillips (Richard), 127 Hamilton Ave., 

Panama City, FL 32401, 850-763-7847 hm; jjcp@comcast.net 

SENIOR WARDEN -Lynn M. Ferren, 737 Buddy Dr., Panama City, FL 32404 

850-871-5520; llmmff@aol.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Leo F. Gagnon (Helen), 3119 Meadow St., Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-248-3009 

TREASURER - Pamela Tiernan (Charles), 6116 Michelle Cir., Callaway, FL 32404 

850-874-2368 

CLERK - Andrew A. Hunter, 3750 Greentree Cir., Panama City, FL 32405, 850-873-6008 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Susan Bravo (John), 125 Hamilton Ave., 

Panama City, FL 32401, 850-769-2856 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Lynn M. Ferren (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Susan Bravo (see above) 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Lynn M. Ferren, (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - 

ARCHIVIST - The Rev. Julia C. Phillips (see above) 

PANAMA CITY BEACH, GRACE CHURCH (P) - 1992 

9101 Panama City Beach Pkwy. (32407) 

Mailing address: Post Office Box 9087, Panama City Beach, Florida 32417-9087 

850-235-4136, fax 850-235-7966 

gracespirit.org secretary@gracespirit.org 

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 10:30 am Baptized Members: 121 


PRIEST-IN-CHARGE - The Rev. Joseph Hagberg,, 6329 Causeway Rd. 

Panama City Beach, FL 32408, 850-249-9605, 850-899-1400 cl 

gracerector@knology.net, joealan@knology.net


PANAMA CITY, GRACE CHURCH, continued 

SENIOR WARDEN - Sam Richardson (Kari Russo), 6302 Sunset Ave., 


JUNIOR WARDEN - Dave Steere (Sayre), 7311 Emerson Dr., 


TREASURER - Carl Walters (Susan) 326 Greenwood Cir, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

850-234-0823 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Sayre Steere (see above) 

ORGANIST-CHOIR DIRECTOR - Ken Brown, 5300 Ella St., Panama City, FL 32404 

850-785-1152 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Dawn Briley (Lynn), P. O. Box 27841, Panama City, FL 32411 

850-235-4136 

PARISH COMM. LIFE - Marsha Benton (John), 3609 Delwood Dr., 


PENSACOLA, CHRIST CHURCH (P) - 1827 

18 West Wright St. (32502) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 12683, Pensacola, Florida 32591-2683 

850-432-5115, fax 850-434-8700 

christ-church.net christchurchpns@aol.com 

Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:30 am Baptized Members: 2,061 

Confirmed Communicants: 1,179 

RECTOR - The Rev. C. Neal Goldsborough (Carol), 320 W. Lee St., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-607-7626 hm; rectorccp@christ-church.net, revgolds@cox.net 

CURATE - The Rev. Harry H. Hill, 907 Fairway Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-456-3987 

hhill@christ-church.net 

TRANSITIONAL DEACON - The Rev. Timothy W. Backus, 522 E. Government St., 

Unit #1, Pensacola, FL 32502, 336-970-3732 cl; tbackus@christ-church.net 

RECTOR EMERITUS - The Rev. Canon B. Madison Currin, Jr. (Eleanor), 

th 

510 North 20 Ave., Pensacola, FL 32501, 850-434-1836 hm 

mattcurrin31@aol.com 

ASSISTING PRIEST - The Rev. L. Roberts Graves (Jane), 1302 East Avery St., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-432-5924 hm; graves5924@bellsouth.net 

ASSISTING PRIEST - The Rev. John Phillips, II (Ann), 590 Parker Cir, 

Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-479-3886; jwp2@cox.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Rod Magie (Sandy), 609 Crown Cv., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-432-9343 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Becky Bray, 4275 Rommitch Ln., Pensacola, FL 32504, 

850-444-9207 

TREASURER - Ray Jones (Hilda), 611 N. Barcelona St., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-438-8878 

CLERK - Kenneth Karadin (Jean), 1118 N. Baylen St., Pensacola, FL 32501, 

850-432-6910; musdir@christ-church.net 

ECW PRESIDENT - Doris Gaines (Bob), 8839 Burning Tree Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-477-7784 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Anne Brewer, 4675 Francisco Rd., Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-432-3849 and Jane Dysart, 4171 Capri Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504, 

850-477-3474

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PENSACOLA, CHRIST CHURCH, continued 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Elba Robertson, 5358 Conecuh St., Milton, FL 32570 

850-623-2182 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Marcia Boney (Sam), 10100 Hillview Rd., #433-B, 

Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-1333 

DIRECTOR of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Jenni Boyden (Jim), 7515 Sandy Creek Dr, 

Pensacola, FL 32506, 850-453-1607 

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES - The Rev. Timothy W. Backus (see above) 

PARISH MUSICIAN - Kenneth K. Karadin (see above) 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR -Tim Heindl (Kelly), 420 Woodbine Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-432-7088 

PARISH SECRETARY - Kelly Heindl (see above) 

CLERGY SECRETARY - Lois Barnes, 1320 E. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-439-1054 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. - Lisa Retzloff (Mark), 3407 Connell Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-433-8812 

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW - Ray Jones (Hilda), 611 N. Barcelona St., 

Pensacola, FL 32501, 850-438-8878 

CHANCELLOR - Bill Stafford (Tricia), 3740 Piedmont Rd., Pensacola, FL 32503, 

850-429-7324 

ARCHIVIST - Jane Dysart (see above) 

PENSACOLA, HOLY CROSS (P) - 1976 

7979 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32514-6460 

850-477-8596, fax 850-478-4630 

holycrosspensacola.org office@holycrosspensacola.org 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 10:00 am *Baptized Members: 299 

*Confirmed Communicants: 299 

RECTOR - The Rev. Jeffrey A. Jencks (Eileen), 4240 Rommitch Ln., Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-912-4647; frjeff@holycrosspensacola.org 

SENIOR WARDEN - Cecil “Buddy” Lanier (Jackie), 6308 Alvarado Rd., 

Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-476-3035; clanier504@bellsouth.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Warren Post, 1100 Tamara Dr., Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-479-1596 

TREASURER - John Briscione (Jane), 4250 Rommitch Ln., Pensacola, FL 32504, 

850-432-6639 

CLERK - Sharon “Jo” Spencer (Bill) 1240 Tamara Dr., Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-476-6284 

ECW PRESIDENT - Toni Brewer (John), 6813 Oak St., Milton, FL 32570, 850-981-3322 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Siegrid McAskill, 1418 E. Jackson St., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-432-7040 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Duane Leifur (Teresa), 1110 E. Gadsden St., 

Pensacola, FL 32501, 850-434-0628 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Jane Briscione (see above) 

DIRECTORS OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Dean and Ede Craig, 7810 Lancelot Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-477-6770 

YOUTH DIRECTOR - Rachel Iversen (Craig), 7970 Lancelot Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-473-0240


PENSACOLA, HOLY CROSS, continued 

MUSIC DIRECTOR - William Brown (Brenda), 4740 Shannon Pl., Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-432-0920 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Rachel Iversen (see above) 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Ann Young (Mel), 2365 Dorian Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-438-4204 

BOOKKEEPER - Ann Young (Mel), (see above) 

BROTHERHOOD OF ST ANDREW - Craig Iversen (see above) 

CHANCELLOR - Jemison Mims (Beckie), 6418 Michigan Ave., Milton, FL 32583 

850-983-9258 

ARCHIVIST/LIBRARIAN - Monica Banard (Bill), 3440 Schifko Rd., 

Pensacola, FL 32533, 850-587-6026 

PENSACOLA, HOLY TRINITY (P) - 1952 

850 N. Blue Angel Pkwy. (32506) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 3068, Pensacola, Florida 32516-3068 

850-456-5474; fax 850-456-5474 (call first) 

holytrinitypensacola.org holytrinityepis@netscape.net 

Sundays: 9:30 am * Baptized Members: 355 


RECTOR - The Rev. Jane A. “Jandy” Watkins (John), 1098 Chandelle Lake Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-492-8444, 850-982-3808 cl; jandy4@cox.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Harry Marsh (Barbara), 6683 Oakcliff Rd., Pensacola, FL 32526 

850-453-1062; harrymrsh8@gmail.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Clayton Harrell, 5446 Keel Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-497-1987 

TREASURER - Lucinda May, P. O. Box 34273, Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-492-9525 

CLERK - Sally Crenshaw, 624 Bayshore Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-572-7640 

ECW PRESIDENT - Michele McKibben (David), 5903 East Shore D., 

Pensacola, FL 32505, 850-434-7824 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Lucinda May (see above) 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Sara Crenshaw (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Mary Harmer (Bill), 2303 W. Michigan Ave., #B-11, 

Pensacola, FL 32526, 850-944-8882 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Julie Colbert (David), 2052 Reef St., 

Pensacola, FL 32506, 850-433-6156 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Lona Robinson, 11323 Gulf Beach Hwy, 

Pensacola, FL, 32507, 850-723-4011 

CHANCELLOR - Gerry McGill (Maureen), 201 E. Government St. #118, 

Pensacola, FL 32502, 850-432-6000

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PENSACOLA, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S (P) - 1957 

3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32503 

850-433-0074, fax 850-433-3839 

www.scpen.org jessie@scpen.org 

Sundays: 8:00 and 10:30 am Baptized Members: 1,007 


RECTOR -The Rev. Eric C. Long (Shelley), 4109 Wynford Cir, Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-308-5817; eric@scpen.org 

th 

SENIOR WARDEN - Larry Northup (Charlotte), 1620 N. 14 Ave., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-438-0803; gccnorthup@greenhut.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Jim Johnson (Norma), 8903 Westside Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-332-6237 

TREASURER - Henry Baggett (Patricia), 5640 Trafalgar Dr., Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-476-2583 

CLERK - Georganne Major, 2000 E. Hatton, Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-432-8568 

ECW PRESIDENT - Louise Kohr (Alan), 3400 Blueridge, Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-433-7290 

th 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Gloria Nix (Smitty), 3802 N. 12 Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-433-5292 


UTO CUSTODIAN - Ellen Lea (Chuck), 1505 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-432-2376 

CHRISTIAN ED. DIRECTOR - Christi Stuart, P. O. Box 6167, Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-554-6719 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Sammie Tucker (Charles) 3935 Bayou Blvd., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-432-7468 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Val Blackmon (Floyd), 2824 Mandeville Ln., 

Pensacola, FL 32526, 850-944-6810 

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Jessie Drossos (Danny), 4000 Rommitch Ln., 

Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-429-9855 

CHANCELLOR - Amie Remington (Scott), 4125 Tronjo Rd., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-435-3250 

ARCHIVIST - Betty Vickers (Norman), 3720 McCellan Rd., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-432-9743 

REGISTRAR - Jane Winn, 7815 LeJeune Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-476-8357 

PENSACOLA, ST. CYPRIAN'S (OM) - 1887 

500 N. Reus St. (32502) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 17165, Pensacola, Fl 32522 

850-438-1958 



VICAR - The Rev. H. Michael Hill (Geneva), 2255 Valley Escondido Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32526, 850-944-7736; gchill@cox.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Lois Christian, 7049 Forshalee Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-969-0222


PENSACOLA, ST. CYPRIAN’S, continued 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Ronald Preer (Sanda), 2680 Heyward Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-432-4544 

TREASURER - Shirley Hudgins, 35 Patton Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-455-5105 

CLERK - Harriet Evans, 6250 Lanier, Dr., Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-484-4318 

ECW PRESIDENT - Creola Baker, 5872 Avondale, Rd., Pensacola, FL 32526 

850-455-8185 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Berthenia Johnson (Carl), 3101 Oxford Cir., 

Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-438-7022 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Geneva Hill (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Bama Thompson, 1109 W. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32526 

850-438-3788 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Nettie Eaton, 2000 Cameron Dr., 

Pensacola, FL 32505, 850-478-0658 

EYC ADVISOR - Robbie Andrews, 1251 N. F St., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-432-6046 

ORGANIST - Ron Freudenburg (Joan) 2591 Rosinton Cir, Lillian, AL, 36549 

251-961-1787 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Laura Kay Richardson (John) 4255 April Rd., 

Pensacola, FL 32504, 850-478-2603 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Crystal Turnage, 1414 N. Baylen St., Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-433-5132 

PENSACOLA, ST. JOHN'S (P) - 1850 

401 Live Oak Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32507 

850-453-9076; fax 850-453-5204 

saintjohnspensacola.org stjohnspensacola@hotmail.com 



PRIEST-in-CHARGE - The Rev. Al Pruitt (Ellanor), 500 Bay Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-437-0360 hm, prugts422@aol.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - Gordon Peacock (Kathryn), 900 W. Chase St., 

Pensacola, FL 32501, 850-292-3645; gordon@bankdatainc.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Jerry Frymire (Demarest), 2810 Bayou Grande Blvd., 

Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-384-1080 

nd 

TREASURER - R. J. Barrington (Patty), 519 S. 2 St., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-435-5309 

CLERK - Laura Stuurmans, 3807 Idlewood, Pensacola, FL 32505, 850-777-6539 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Claudia Stover (Bob),7509 Northpointe Blvd., 

Pensacola, FL 32514, 850-206-0349 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Jerry Frymire (see above) 

UTO CUSTODIAN – R. J. Barrington (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - John G. Morrison, 2506 W. Jackson St., 

Pensacola, FL 32505, 850-434-6324 

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - Laura Stuurmans (see above) 

FINANCIAL CHAIRMAN - Don Beaumont (Beverly), 439 Creary St., 

Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-456-4321 

ARCHIVIST - Frances Yeo (Larry), 46 Manor Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507, 850-455-2087

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PORT ST. JOE, ST. JAMES' (P) - 1835 

800 22nd St., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456-2298 

850-227-1845, fax 850-227-3418 

stjamesepiscopalchurch.org stjamespsj@fairpoint.net 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 11:00 am (Eastern Time) Baptized Members: 100 


RECTOR - The Rev. Thomas “Tommy” P.J. Dwyer (Lynn), 202 8th St., 

Port St. Joe, FL 32546, 850-991-0121 hm; 803-767-7280 cl, vetlover@gmail.com 

SENIOR WARDEN - John E. Ray (Margaret), 1005 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 

32456 850-227-4621 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Benjy Gibson, 2101 Constitution Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456 

850-229-8700 

TREASURER - Alan Minzner, 7991 Cape San Blass Rd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456 

850-527-7487 cl 

CLERK - Jo Munn (Bert) 717 Gulfaire Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456, 850-647-2805 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Allayne McVan, 2908 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32546 

850-227-1911 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Kathy Sellers, P. O. Box 13147, Mexico Beach, FL 32410 

850-648-5363 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Alan Minzner (see above) 

ROBERTSDALE, ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST (OM) - 1926 

22764 Highway 59 South (36567) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1137, Robertsdale, Alabama 36567 

251-947-6011 

saintjohns@gulftel.com 



VICAR - 

SENIOR WARDEN - Diana Campbell (George), 14782 Greeno Rd., Lot 5, 

Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-5681; dachshund2@bellsouth.net 

JUNIOR WARDEN - John Loeffler (Karen), 21521 Greek Cemetery Rd., 

Robertsdale, AL 36567, 251-942-1225 

TREASURER - Lori Mott (Fred), P.O. Box 553, Silverhill, AL 36576, 251-945-1194 

CLERK - Rosemary Collins (Doug), 19490 O’Toole Ave., Robertsdale, AL 36567 

251-947-3369 

ECW PRESIDENT - Becky Hammond, 18636 Florida St., Robertsdale, AL 36567 

251-947-4642 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Geneva Shouldis (Jim), 29770 Co. Rd. 65, Loxley, AL 36551 

251-964-5173 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Myrna Patterson (Elbert), 23975 Co. Rd. 65, 

Robertsdale, AL 36567, 251-947-7679 

CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERIN TENDENTS- Jenny and Ronnie Hall, 709 E. Peachtree Dr., 

Foley, AL, 36535, 251-943-1970 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Bea Livecchi, 20033 Adams Acres Dr., 

Robertsdale, AL 36567, 251-947-2033


ROBERTSDALE, ST. JOHN’S, continued 

CHANCELLOR - Jim Powell (Betty Jo), 13100 Etta Smith Rd., Summerdale, AL 36580 

251-947-9494 


SANTA ROSA BEACH, CHRIST THE KING (P) - 1986 

480 North Highway 393 (32549) 

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1677, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 

850-267-3332; fax 850-267-0769 

chri s t t h e k i n g e p i s c o p a l . o r g cking480@earthlink.net 

Sundays: 8:00 am and 10:30 am * Baptized Members: 192 


RECTOR - The Rev. Frank M. Cooper, IV (Martha), 450 Amelia Ln., 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-231-5890; fmcooper4@earthlink.net 

SENIOR WARDEN - Gail Smith (Darold) 141 E. Mitchell Ave., 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-231-2099; gail.smith@mchsi.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Jane Whitney, 141 E. Mitchell Ave., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 

850-231-2099 

TREASURER - John Morris (Debbi), 199 Carson Oaks Ln., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 

850-278-6010 

CLERK - Colleen Sachs (Todd), 67 W. Wild Briar Rose Ln., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 

850-622-1141 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Charlene Lilly (Edwin), 384 Walton Rose Ln., 


ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Crawford M. Sandefur (Jerry Lancaster), 

259 Twisted Pine Trl., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-267-3220 

UTO CUSTONDIAN - Crawford M. Sandefur (see above) 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTAIN ED. - Candi Ellis (Phillip), 147 Summer Breeze Ln., 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-685-2404 

EYC ADVISOR -Candi Ellis (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - Adele Armitage, P.O. Box 2248, 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-267-3332 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Adele Armitage (see above) 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Adele Armitage (see above) 

ARCHIVIST - Charlene Lilly (see above) 

TROY, ST. MARK'S (P) - 1876 

401 W. College St., Troy, Alabama 36081 

334-566-2619, fax 334-566-2619 (call first) 

stmarkstroy.org stmarks@troycable.net 



RECTOR - The Rev. Jeffrey Y. Gibson (Beth Ensor), 403 W. College St., Troy, AL 36081 

334-268-6227; revgibson@troycable.net 

PRIEST ASSOCIATE - The Rev. John W. Withrock, Jr. (Elaine), P.O. Box 8545, 

Dothan, AL 36304, cl 334-798-2368; jwwithrock@comcast.net

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TROY, ST. MARK’S, continued 

SENIOR WARDEN - Judy Dye (David), 417 Murphree St., Troy, AL 36081, 

334-566-5149 

JUNIOR WARDEN - Tom Davis (Deb), 111 Pine St., Troy, AL 36081, 334-808-1309 

TREASURER - Cheryl Purvis (Nigel), 109 Timberbrook Dr., Troy, AL 36081 

334-807-0669 

CLERK - Terri Williams (Joel), 312 Flavia Cir., Troy, AL 36081, 334-566-4045 

ECW CO-CHAIRS - Deb Davis (Tom), (see above) and 

Joanna Taylor (Chase), 106 Madalyn Ln., Troy, AL 36081, 334-566-1063 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Kathy Masta (Gene) 113 Dendron Ave., Troy, AL 36081 

334-566-1392 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN ED. - Chase Taylor (see above) 

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - William Denison (Jane), 304 West College St., 

Troy, AL 36081, 334-566-3657 

CHURCH SECRETARY - Mitzi Rowland (Gene), 91 Country Rd. 2300, Troy, AL 36079 

334-644-0952 

CHANCELLOR - Joel Williams (see above) 

WEWAHITCHKA, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (OM) - 1903 

4060 North Highway 71 (32465) 

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 595, Wewahitchka, FL 32465-0595 

850-639-2280, fax 850-639-4760 

jhuft@aol.com 

Sundays: 9:15 am (Central Time) Baptized Members: 58 


VICAR - The Rev. Jerry R. Huft (Jacqueline), (235 Chipola Avenue) P.O. Box 595, 

Wewahitchka, FL 32465, 850-639-2280 hm, 850-639-2030 cl; jhuft@aol.com 

nd 

SENIOR WARDEN - Carol Utzinger 559 S. 2 St., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 

850-639-4513; utzlec@aol.com 

JUNIOR WARDEN -Pam Sumner (Bill) 590 Gaskin Side Camp Rd., 

Wewahitchka, FL 32465, 850-639-2793 

TREASURER - Howard Grimsley (Martha), 163 Donna’s Pl., Wewahitichka, FL 32465 

850-639-5924 

CLERK - Jacqueline Huft (see above) 

ECW PRESIDENT - Carol Utzinger (see above) 

ALTAR GUILD CHAIR - Claudia Leroy (James) 9109 SE J.A. Daniels Rd., 

Kinard, FL 32449, 850-639-3397 

ERD REPRESENTATIVE - Carol Kelley (Jerry), 440 Old Transfer Rd., 

Wewahitchka, FL 32456, 850-639-2855 

UTO CUSTODIAN - Dorothy Griffin, P. O. Box 533, Wewahitchka, FL 32465-0533 

850-639-5215 

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Jacqueline Huft (see above) 

th 

CHANCELLOR - Rish, Gibson & Scholz, P. A., 206 E. 4 St., Port St. Joe, FL 32456 

850-229-8211

THE CLERGY 51 

*attended Convention 

(**attended Convention - see pg 64 for current canonical status) 

THE BISHOP Dcn Priest Dio 

*DUNCAN, II, Philip Menzie (GTS) 1970 1970 2001 

DIOCESAN STAFF 

**DUNNAM, T. Mark (GTS), Canon to the Ordinary 

(14 December 1987 to 30 September 2010) 

PAROCHIAL CLERGY 

1972 1973 1981 

*BAKER, Milledge L. (Logos) St. Monica’s, Cantonment 2008 2009 2008 

*BALDWIN, Gary L. (U.So) St. Stephen’s, Brewton 1988 1988 2003 

BATES, Steven B. (U.So) Holy Nativity, Panama City 2002 2002 2006 

*BRAY, Norman H. (GTS) St. Luke’s, Marianna 2007 2008 2007 

*BUCHANAN, H. Ray (Duke) Redeemer, Mobile 1984 1985 2006 

*COATS, Christopher V (VTS) Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores 1987 1988 2006 

*COOK, Johnny W. (ETSS) Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 1984 1985 2003 

*COOPER IV, Francis M. (Nash) Christ the King, Santa Rosa Bch 1973 1973 2004 

*CORKERN, Matthew T. L. (BDS) Trinity, Mobile 2001 2001 2009 

*CRAVER, III, P. Marshall (U.So) St. Paul’s, Mobile 1984 1985 2003 

*CUMBIE, W. Kenneth (MidW. Baptist) St. Luke’s, Mobile 1993 1993 1996 

DWYER, Thomas P. J. (VTS) St. James’, Port St. Joe 2003 2004 2009 

*DYSON, Thack H. (VTS) St. Paul’s, Daphne 1996 1997 1996 

*FLOWERS, James B. (ETSS), All Saints’, Mobile 2004 2005 2004 

*FREEMAN, Jr. Denson F. (ETSS) Epiphany, Crestview 2007 2008 2007 

*GIBSON, Beverly F. (GTS) Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile 2005 2006 2005 

*GIBSON, Jeff Y. (ETSS) St. Mark’s, Troy 2005 2006 2005 

*GOLDSBOROUGH, C. Neal (VTS) Christ Church, Pensacola 1981 1982 2008 

*HAGBERG, Joseph A. (GTS) Grace, Panama City Beach 1976 1976 2002 

*HARRIS, Martha C. (Emory) Trinity, Apalachicola 1996 1996 2000 

*HEARD, Thomas K. (GTS) St. John’s, Mobile 2006 2007 2007 

*HEIN, C. Gregory (U.So) St. Jude’s, Niceville 1982 1983 2006 

HENDERSON, Robert B. (ETSS) St. James’, Eufaula 1986 1987 1989 

*HICKS, John W. (S Mary EQ) St. M ary’s, Coden / St. Andrew ’s, M obile 1976 1980 1981 

*HILL, Harry H. (VTS) Christ Church, Pensacola 1992 1992 2004 

*HILL, H. Michael (U.So) St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola 2000 2000 2000 

*JENCKS, Jeffrey A (S. Mary R-C) Holy Cross, Pensacola 1986 1986 2008 

*KREAMER, Martha H. (U.So) Advent, Lillian 2001 2002 2001 

**LINDSTROM, Jr., D. Fredrick (VTS) St. Thomas’, Greenville 1969 1970 1998 

*LOCKETT, Donna A. (ETSS) Epiphany, Enterprise 2003 2004 2003

52 

THE CLERGY 

*LONG, Eric C. (Nazarene) St. Christopher’s, Pensacola 1999 2000 2007 

*MacWHINNIE, II, Anthony E. (ETSS) St. Augustine’s, Navarre 2008 2009 2008 

*MAYER, Sandra C. (U.So) St. John’s, Monroeville 2000 2001 2000 

*McLUEN, Roy E. (U.So) St. Andrew’s, Panama City 1990 1991 2002 

NIXON, Thomas E. (EDS) St. Michael’s, Ozark 1982 1983 1982 

*PANKEY, Steven J. (VTS) St. Paul’s, Foley 2007 2008 2007 

*PLOVANICH, Ede M. (ETSS) Nativity, Dothan 2006 2007 2006 

**POWELL, David B. (GTS) St. John’s, Pensacola 1982 1982 1990 

**POWELL, Elizabeth J. (GTS) St. Augustine’s, Navarre 2005 2006 2005 

** PRUITT, Albert W. (GTS) St. Francis’, Gulf Breeze 2000 2001 2000 

**RICHTER, Jr., William T. (U.So) St. Simon’s, Fort Walton 1995 1996 2004 

*RIGGALL, George G. (Seabury) St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs 1978 1979 2004 

*RIGGIN, John H. (U.So) St. Paul’s, Mobile 1991 1992 1991 

*ROBERT, Mary C. (U.So) All Saint’s, Mobile 1979 1983 1982 

*ROCKWELL, III, Reuben L. (VTS) St. Paul’s, Mobile 2007 2007 2009 

**SHEPARD, Margaret S. (U.So) St. John, Robertsdale 1994 1994 2008 

*SMITH, III, Donald M. (ETSS) St. James’, Fairhope 2007 2007 2009 

*TALBERT, T. Keith (U.So) St. Paul’s, Foley 1994 1995 1994 

*THREADGILL, Nancy L. (Seabury) Good Shepherd, Mobile 2006 2007 2006 

*TINNON, Becky V. (Nazarene) St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach 2008 2008 2008 

*TROTTER, J. Scott (U.So) St. Peter’s, Bon Secour 1994 1994 2008 

**WALLACE, John R. (ETSS) St. Mary’s, Milton 2003 2004 2004 

WATKINS, Jane Anne (ETSS) Holy Trinity, Pensacola 1989 1990 2003 

*WILSON, Mark H. (VTS) St. James’, Fairhope 1993 1994 1993 

RETIRED CLERGY SERVING 

UNDER CANON 3, SECTION 4 (a) 

*BROWN, Dennis R. A. (U.So) 1983 1984 1983 

Vicar at St. Michael’s, Chickasaw; 251-680-3181 

P-i-C at St. Matthew’s, Mobile; 251-342-1178 

P.O. Box 11484, Chickasaw, AL 36671 

251-456-8305 hm 

rev.dbrown@gmail.com 

*CLARKE, Jr., Ward S. (Private Study) (Dorothy) 1980 1989 1984 

Vicar at St. Matthew’s, Chipley; 850-638-7837 

736 W. Blvd 

P.O. Box 345, Chipley, FL 32428 

850-638-1013 hm 

wdservice@bellsouth.net

THE CLERGY 53 

*ELAM, III, W. LeRoy (U.So) (Anne) 1982 1982 2000 

Vicar at St. Francis, Dauphin Island; 251-343-0909 

153 Orange Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-343-0909 wk, 251-990-3596 hm 

wlelam@bellsouth.net 

*HUFT, Jerry R. (TESM) (Jacqueline) 1980 1981 1984 

Vicar at St. John, Wewahitchka; 850-639-2280 

235 Chipola Ave 

P.O. Box 595, Wewahitchka, FL 32465 

850-639-2280 hm; 850-639-2030 cl 

jhuft@aol.com 

*PHILLIPS, Julia C. (ETSBH) (Richard) 1989 1990 1989 

Vicar at St. Patrick’s, Panama City; 850-769-1188 

127 Hamilton Ave, Panama City, FL 32401-3815 

850-763-7847 hm 

jjcp@comcast.net 

*POWERS, David A. (U.So) (Celeste) 1973 1974 1995 

P-i-C at St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach; 850-244-8621 

959 Charleston St, Mobile, AL 36604 

251-432-7293 hm 

mcpowers11@juno.com 

NON-CANONICAL RETIRED CLERGY SERVING 

UNDER CANON 3, SECTION 4 (a) 

GENTRY, B. Massey (Jan) retired Texas 

P-i-C at St. Francis’, Gulf Breeze; 850-932-2861 

209 Orange Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-928-4290 hm, 251-459-4169 cl 

padre5000@hotmail.com; mjfair6308@att.net 

*LUCKETT, Jr., David S. (Jan) retired Mississippi 

P-i-C at St. Andrew’s, Destin; 850-650-2737 

4241 Otterlake Cove, Niceville, FL 32578 

850-897-6700 hm; 850-585-9287 cl 

david.s.luckett@standrewsbtsepiscopal.org; jldl1@cox.net 

NON-PAROCHIAL CLERGY 

*DOUGLAS, Dorothy R. (U.So) 

5904 Woodvale Dr, Mobile, AL 36608 

251-342-9236 hm 

intheyard2@comcast.net 

McMAHAN, Larry W. (Yale) 

3902 E. Jamie Lane, Bloomington, IN 47401 

812-333-0610 hm 

1997 1998 1997 

1972 1973 1993

54 

THE CLERGY 

ROWE, Jacquelyn G. (GTS) 

th 

20789 NW 9 CT, Apt 206, Miami, FL 33169-6816 

rejrowe@yahoo.com 

SHEPARD, Margaret S. (U.So) (Scott) 

3700 Everest Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106 

334-467-6738 cl 

revshepard@gulftel.com 

SHIRLEY, Sarah A. (Claremont) 

(stationed) Air National Guard Readiness Center 

3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews AFB, MD 20762 

(permanent address) 

88005 Overseas Hwy 9-361, Islamorada, FL 33036 

301-836-7522 wk; 702-521-7220 cl 

sarah@revsarah.com 

TINNON, Michael S. (Nazarene) (Becky) Chaplain, Lt Col - Iraq 

332 AEW/CJSOAC, Unit 1/Chapel, APO, AE 09315 

850-677-0469 hm; 850/884-7795 wk 

michael.tinnon@hurlburt.af.mil; 

mbtinnon@bellsouth.net 

TIPTON, Harry S. (Seabury) 

129 Camelot Ct, Crestview, FL 32539 

850-682-3884 hm 

revaroamin@yahoo.com 

VALCOURT, Theodore P-F. (Interdenominational) (Rosalyn) 

Military Chaplain, Iraq 

th 

575 FSC/1-21 FA, Camp Bucca, Iraq, APO AE 09375 

theodore.valcourt@us.army.mil 

Rosalyn and family home address 

52337, Unit 1, Fort Hood, TX 76544 

254-634-0316 hm; ilovetttjr@aol.com 

WALDON, Jr., Raymond J. (VTS) (Lisa) 

412 Shelby Springs Farms, Calera, AL 35040 

205-669-6199 hm, 850-525-4840 cl 

raywaldon@gmail.com 

*WITHROCK, Jr., John W. (Lutheran) (Elaine) St. Mark’s, Troy 

Priest Associate, St. Mark’s, Troy 

P.O. Box 8545, Dothan, AL 36304, cl 334-798-2368, 

jwwithrock@comcast.net 

1998 1998 2003 

1994 1994 2008 

1997 1999 2008 

2008 2008 2008 

1965 1966 1991 

2007 2007 2007 

1995 1995 2003 

2008 2009 2008

THE CLERGY 55 

RETIRED CLERGY 

BAUM, Denis B. (ETS) (Judith) 

532 Skyline Ave, N. Little Rock, AR 72116 

501-353-0946 hm 

baum532@comcast.net 

1963 1963 1984 

BETENBAUGH, Helen R. (Perkins) 

1025 Elm Dr, Providence Village, TX 76227 

940-293-7391 hm 

hbwheels@aol.com 

1996 1997 2004 

BOGAN, III, L. Eugene (ETSS) (Elena) 

1336 Green Vista Ln, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 

850-932-4685 hm, 850-712-8989 cl 

genebogan@hotmail.com 

1961 1962 1972 

BRIGHT, Carl C. (U.So) (Caroline) 

198 Beardsley Ct, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 

256-381-2346 hm 

1976 1976 1990 

BROWN, Ashmun N. (Rita) 

3516 Rossmere Rd, Pt. Charlotte, FL 33953 

850-892-3140 hm 

1984 1991 2004 

BUSH, Arnold A. (U.So) (Zoe) 

1109 Bristol Way, Birmingham, AL 35242 

1962 1963 1995 

205-747-0422 hm, 850-865-6420 Arnold cl, 850-642-2155 Zoe cl 

revaab@earthlink.net , zoehbush@earthlink.net 

CURRIN, Jr., B. Madison (Duke) (Eleanor) 

Rector Emeritus, Christ Church, Pensacola 

th 

510 N. 20 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-434-1836 hm 

mattcurrin31@aol.com 

1958 1959 1971 

DAY, Dennis L. (Seabury) (Marjorie) 

199 North Ingleside St 

P.O. Box 2066, Fairhope, AL 36532-2066 

251-929-0125 hm 

dlday199@lycos.com 

1961 1961 1979 

DURST, Lester E. (VTS) (Carolyn) 

5409 Twin Creeks Drive, Valrico, FL 33596 

813-643-4983 hm, 850-712-0955 cell 

lester.durst@gmail.com 

1990 1991 2002 

FLOYD, Charles R. (U.So ) (Celia) 

117 Rusty Gans Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 

850-234-1931hm, 850-896-2000 

1990 1991 1990 

*GILBERT, Jr., George A. (BTS) (Judy) 

10100 Hillview Rd, # 432, Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-494-0716 hm 

epivicar1@cox.net 

1978 1980 1999

56 

THE CLERGY 

GRAHAM, W. Newell (Nashotah) (Mary Hair) 1963 1963 1987 

771 Simon Park Cir, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 

678-377-8732 hm 

rbxmary@aol.com 

*GRAVES, L. Roberts (VTS) (Jane) 1963 1964 1984 

Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Pensacola 

1302 E. Avery St, Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-432-5924 hm 

graves5924@bellsouth.net 

GREISER, Ronald E. (U.So) (Rita) 1977 1977 1990 

160 Sunny Ridge Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739-9453 

828-606-7833 cl 

rongreiser1@gmail.com 

Winter Home 

5601 Oak Ridge Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34652 

HARDMAN, Samuel R. (U.So) 1949 1950 1975 

13167 Norris Ln, Foley, AL 36535 

251-965-7539hm 

frsam@gulftel.com 

HICKENLOOPER, A. Morgan (ETSS) (Mary Kennedy) 1993 1993 2001 

917 Cobia Dr, 32408 

P.O. Box 27120, Panama City Beach, FL 32411 

850-236-4684 hm, 850-774-3843 cl, 

amhlooper@comcast.net 

INGE, F. Coleman (U.So) (Jean) 1956 1957 1971 

Chaplain, Murray House 

1117 Williamsburg Dr, Mobile, AL 36695 

251-607-7975 hm 

theinges@bellsouth.net 

JAMES, C. Scott (VTS) (Sylvia) 1968 1969 1996 

230 Elklore Ave, Estill Springs, TN 37330 

931-967-6587 hm 

ssjames@bellsouth.net 

JAMES, William E. (U.So) 1965 1966 1979 

1530 University Dr, NE, Apt #15, Atlanta, GA 30306 

404-290-4589 hm 

*KENNINGTON, S. Albert (U.So) (Nancy) 1974 1975 1974 

Priest Associate, St. Paul’s, Daphne 

212 Margaret Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-928-4413 hm, 251-591-3505 cl, 

revsak@gmail.com 

KLOPFENSTEIN, Timothy D. (U.So) (Hannah) 1984 1985 1984 

106 Galaxy Ave, Bonaire, GA 31005 

478-287-6073 hm 

timklop@yahoo.com

THE CLERGY 57 

KNIGHT, Joseph S. (NOBS) (Anne) 1988 1989 2000 

436 Lapley St, Selma, AL 36701 

334-874-7128 hm 

hazenone@bellsouth.net 

LAKEMAN, T. Edmund (ETSS) (Linda) 1959 1960 1972 

127 Oak Bend Ct., Fairhope, AL 36532-6314 

251-990-5580 hm, 251-990-2665 fax 

LEIFUR, Teresa B. (Emory) (Duane) 1995 1996 1995 

Director of Pastoral Services, W. FL. Hospital 

1110 East Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501 

850-434-0628 hm; 850-494-6916 wk, 850-723-6247 cl 

tleifur@gmail.com 

*McDOWELL-FLEMING, David H. (GTS) (Martha) 1987 1988 1987 

3560 Briar Cliff, Pensacola, FL 32505 

850-469-1836 hm 

aususadm@cox.net 

MILLER, John C. ( U.So) (Jan) 1989 1990 1989 

5644 Buerger Ln, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-928-8473 hm 

frpapa@juno.com 

MORGAN, George G. (U.So) (Jan) 1995 1996 1995 

(2804 Venetian Garden,) 

P.O. Box 6251, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 

850-934-5652 hm 

gmpax@bellsouth.net 

MURRAY, III, John W. (VTS) (Sara Ann) 1967 1968 1983 

11 George St, Charleston, SC 29401 

843-853-0201 hm, 843-853-0201 cl 

mail@fantasiabb.com 

PHILLIPS, II, John W. (ETSS) (Ann) 1960 1961 1976 

Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Pensacola 

590 Parker Cir, Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-479-3886 hm 

jwp2@cox.net 

PORTER, Roger C. (VTS) (June) 1960 1961 1971 

6500 Middleburg Ct., Mobile, AL 36608 

251-344-0794 hm 

SCHMIDT, Richard H. (Vanderbilt) (Pam) 1970 1970 1990 

Chief Editor, Forward Day by Day 

1462 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202 

800-543-1813, rschmidt@forwarddaybyday.com wk 

513-621-3034, rhsphs@gmail.com 

513-604-1349 cl

58 

THE CLERGY 

SCHROETER, George H. (VTS) 1956 1957 1971 

500 Spanish Fort Blvd, Apt 29, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 

251-626-4429 hm 

gschroeter@wvsf.org 

SCHULENBERG, Michael A. (ETS) (Karen) 1969 1970 1992 

715 N. High St, Lake City, MN 55041 

651-345-2179 hm 

kschulenberg@hotmail.com 

STARR, Mark L. (Princeton) 1981 1981 2005 

4666 Pinewood Drive, N., Mobile, AL 36618 

251-380-4673 wk, 251-342-5478 hm 

starr@shc.edu 

THOMPSON, John Wesley Bell (GTS) 1957 1957 1971 

4542 Thomas Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472-9763 

TOTMAN, Glenn P. (VTS) (Nancy) 1963 1964 1997 

493 Chandler Rd., Chehalis, Washington 98532 

360-748-8232 wk, 360-291-2011 hm 

glenn004@centurytel.net 

TRIMBLE, Sarah M. (VTS) (Henry) 1989 1990 2001 

3401 Chantarene Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507 

850-456-2472 hm 

smtrim@att.net 

VANDORT, Herbert J. (Bexley) 1950 1950 1971 

3819 N. 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-433-2730 hm 

*WAVE, John E. (U.So) (Mary June) 1967 1968 1990 

Priest Associate, St. Andrew’s, Panama City 

3615 Phillips Ln, Panama City, FL 32404 

850-784-9887 hm 

maryjohn728@aol.com 

WELLER, Jr., Thomas C. (Luth.TX) (Linda) 1983 1983 1984 

2308 West Beach Drive, Panama City, FL 32401 

850-785-8417 hm, 850-532-0114 cl 

twellerpc@knology.net 

WILKINS, A. Ellis (U.So) (Virginia) 1981 1982 1981 

6604 Carolina Ct, Mobile, AL 36695-2605 

251-639-0220 hm 

virlis@bellsouth.net 

WOMELSDORF, Charles S. (Nashotah) (Sarah) 1968 1969 1991 

327 Honeysuckle Hill, Tallassee, AL 36078 

334-857-2816 hm 

cwom00@aol.com

THE CLERGY 59 

RETIRED BISHOPS 

BIGGERS, Jackson C. (Bishop Emeritus, Anglican Diocese of Northern Malawi) 

10100 Hillview Rd, Apt 534, Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-475-8717 hm 

jckbggrs@aol.com 

DUVALL, Charles F. (Nancy) (II Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast) 

104 Wildeoak Tr, Columbia, SC 29223 

803-419-7484 hm 

cfdbish8101@aol.com 

WOOD, Milton L. (Ann) (Vice-President and Executive for Adminstration, 

The Episcopal Church) P.O. Box 820, Elberta, AL 36530 

251-987-1334 hm 

RETIRED DEACONS 

WHEELER, Kathryn B. (Diaconate study) (Daniel) 

973 W. Bayshore Dr, St. George's Island, FL 32328 

850-927-5067 hm 

kaybwheeler@hotmail.com 

1999 / 2004 

NON-CANONICALLY RESIDENT CLERGY 

LICENSED TO OFFICIATE 

Canonical Residence 

BACKUS, Timothy W. (VTS) North Carolina 

Transitional Deacon, Christ Church, Pensacola 

522 E. Government Street, Unit #1, Pensacola, FL 32502 

850-791-6544 hm, 336-970-3732 cl 

tbackus@christ-church.net 

BLOW, John W. (Phyllis) retired Florida 

1365 Gatewood Dr, # 201, Auburn, AL 36830 

334-821-8133 hm 

BONEY, Sam A. (Marcia) retired Mississippi 

10100 Hillview Dr, Apt. 433, Pensacola, FL 32514-5458 

850-476-1333 hm 

BRANSCOMB, Jr., W. Maurice (Joan) retired Alabama 

532 Ariel Ave West, Foley, AL 36535 

251-971-3733 hm 

BUICE, William Ramsey (Lillian) retired Honduras 

10100 Hillview Dr, Apt 4-A, Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-474-6417 hm, 850-206-9571 cl 

buice@cox.net 

CROFT, Jay L. (Frances Ralston) retired Alabama 

1431 Magnolia Curve, Montgomery, AL 36106 

jlcroft@juno.com; jlcroft@tmo.blackberry.net 

DESMARAIS, Camille (Cam) L. (Julia) retired Alabama

60 

THE CLERGY 

615 E. Lee St, Saraland, AL 36571 

phone and TDD 251-679-1883 

camjuliadesmarai@aol.com 

DUNN, Sr., Patrick H. (Phyllis) retired Mississippi 

4030 Perch Point Dr, Mobile, AL 36605 

251-478-2246 

h2ode52@aol.com 

GOLDSMITH, Maurice L. (Carolyn) retired Texas 

732 Montgomery Dr, Birmingham, AL 35213 

205-802-7940 hm, 205-873-3723 cl 

goldsmith_r@bellsouth.net 

HUMPHREY, Shirley H. retired W. Louisiana 

9606 Sunnehanna Blvd, P.O. Box 10976, Pensacola, FL 32524 

850-478-2991 

swhumphrey@earthlink.net 

McDONALD, Mark W. (Joni) Western Louisiana 

Priest Associate, St. Paul’s, Daphne 

106 McIntosh Bluff Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-990-9272 hm; 251-213-0486 cl 

mwmcdonald@me.com 

McLEESTER, John H. (Barbara) retired New Jersey 

1200 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 

850-638-0846 hm 

mcleesterj@yahoo.com 

MOORE, Michael Stanley (Jo) retired Rio Grande 

4615 Baybrook Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-475-5386 hm, 850-529-6871 cl 

mikenjo@cox.net 

NICHOLS, III, Robert G. (Diana) Texas 

15 Hannon Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 

251-471-9773 hm, 251-402-6093 cl 

robbie0216@comcast.net 

SANDERS, James L. (Sally) retired East Tennessee 

32968 Steelwood Ridge Rd, Loxely, AL 36551 

hm 251-964-7771, cell 251-421-1282 

sallys@gulftel.com 

*SCOTT, John C. (Sheila) retired Southwest Virginia 

150 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 

850-892-9754 ch/hm 

jsscott44@panhandle.rr.com

THE CLERGY 61 

NON-CANONICALLY RESIDENT DEACONS 

LICENSED TO OFFICIATE 

Canonical Residence 

BURKE, Geneva F. retired Michigan 

3300 W. Scott St, # 9B, Pensacola, FL 32505 

850-479-264 hm 

*RUTH, Allen R. (Ellen) Southwest Florida 

(Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores, October - May) 

5210 Pale Moon Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507 

850-332-6868 hm 

allenrruth@hotmail.com 

SMITH, Joan Barr (Wayne) Chicago 

(November through April) 

1591 Flowing Well Rd, Bonifay, FL 32425 

850-547-4850 hm, 847-334-1848 cl 

joanbarr@aol.com 

SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CLERGY 

ABBOT, Portia (Mrs. Taylor) Alabama 

500 Spanish Fort Blvd, #240, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 

ALLENDER, Carolyn (Mrs. Bill) 

3159 Knollwood Dr, Apt. #25A, Mobile, AL 36693 

251-661-3810 hm 

BATTIN, Charlotte (Mrs. Bob) 

3502 Hidden Valley Rd, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-785-9828 hm 

CAMPBELL, Sheila (Mrs. Ed, Jr.) 

1038 Blue Ridge Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 

850-217-2666 cl 

CRAMER, Peggy (Mrs. Don) Atlanta 

Seagrove Beach, 211 Sugar Sand Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 

850-231-6389 hm 

DAVIS, Ann (Mrs. Van Davis) 

5918 N. Davis Hwy, Apt 224, Pensacola, FL 32503 

ELLIS, Betty (Mrs. Sidney) 

401 Bunkers Cove Rd, Panama City, FL 32401 

850-785-3834 hm 

FARRINGTON, Juanita (Mrs. Bill) 

5414 Timber Creek Dr, Pace, FL 32571 

wk 850-983-5500, hm 850-995-9741 

j.farrington@mchsi.com 

FORBES, Sylvia (Mrs. Terry) 

7841 Landing Eagle Dr, Daphne, AL 36526-9101 

251-621-3991 hm

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GRAY, Marty (Mrs. John) Mississippi 

106 N. Platinum Dr, Apt 7, Fayetteville, AR 72701 

GREEN, III, Rita (Mrs. Gil) 

1417 Camping Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054 

HANNUM, Elizabeth (Mrs. Elwood) Dallas 

7929 Denham Chase Avenue, Denham Springs, LA 70725-8929 

HARPER, Alice (Mrs. Melvin) 

2105 Hardwick Dr, Dothan, AL 36303 

334-793-1791 hm 

HARRISON, Sr., Laura (Mrs. Edward) 

Azalea Trace, 10100 Hillview Rd, Apt. # 2407, Pensacola, FL 32514 

850-475-2173 hm 

HOLCOMB, Anita (Mrs. Charles) 

5245 Durango Ct, Pensacola, FL 32504 

850-477-2371 hm 

JOHNSON, Mary (Mrs. Robert) 

6901 N. La Lagoon Dr, #23, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 

850-236-9492 hm 

jhnsonmb@hotmail.com 

LANCASTER, Nancy (Mrs. Murray) W. Tennessee 

2933 Quail Creek Run, Mobile, AL 36695 

251-602-1855 hm 

MacLEOD, Edythe (Mrs. Don) Georgia 

2730 Shoni Dr, Navarre, FL 32566 

850-747-3614 

McMAHON, Martha (Mrs. Chuck) California 

2317 Miami Ct, Navarre, FL 32566 

850-936-8740 hm 

MEGINNISS, Annette (Mrs. Ben) 

2068 Crystal Lake Dr, Destin, FL 32550 

850-267-1164 hm 

MURRAY, Margaret (Mrs. George - I Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast) 

19791 Hunters Lp, Fairhope, AL 36532 

251-928-9735 hm 

mmmurray@gmail.com 

OLIVER, Kathy (Mrs. Ernie) 

86597 Tallassee Hwy, Tallassee, AL 36078 

PALMER, Elaine (Mrs. Stan Persons) 

12130 Jessamine St, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555 

251-965-7983 hm (spouse - S. Donald Palmer, M.D.) 

SCHEEL, Betty (Mrs. Jack) 

1001 MarWalt, Apt # 505, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 

850-651-5202 hm 

SHULER, Alma (Mrs. Clyde) 

825 Midland Blvd., Apt 1 N, St. Louis, MO 63130-3037

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SLINGLUFF, Margaret (Mrs. Betts) 

207 Blumberg Dr, Dothan, Alabama 36303 

334-792-1410 hm 

STIRLING, Wylly (Mrs. Doug) 

208 Woodlands Ave, Mobile, AL 36607 

251-478-4383 hm 

WALLER, Margaret (Mrs. Jack); Westminster Village 

500 Spanish Fort Blvd, #94, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 

251-626-4480 hm 

WILLIAMS, Mary Lou (Mrs James) Oklahoma 

500 Spanish Fort Blvd, Apt 40, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 

251-967-4363 hm 

POSTULANTS AND CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD 

Seminarians 

BUTTERBAUGH, A. Marie (Tim), St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, ETSSw (2010) 

5804 Shreveport Dr, Austin, TX 78727 

850-206-7750 cl; tb17003@aol.com 

DIXON, Rob (Amanda), Christ Church, Pensacola, ETSSw (2012) 

605 Rathervue Place, Austin, TX 78705 

850-377-0590 cl; rpdchristchurch@aim.com 

DRINKWATER, Michael, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, GTS (2012) 

General Theological Seminary 

175 Ninth Avenue, Box 198, New York, NY 10011 

850-497-2984 cl; michael.p.drinkwater@gmail.com; mdrinkwater@gts.edu 

FEHR, Lori Lee (Bruce), St. Francis, Gulf Breeze (2013) 

3014 Coral Strip Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 

850-382-0990 cl; 850-982-2310 wk; ltfehr@gmail.com 

FLOWERS, Lauren, Nativity, Dothan, GTS 

268 S. Park Avenue, Dothan, AL 36301 

334-618-1344 cl; flowerslauren@hotmail.com 

MATHEWS, Joseph, St. Mark’s, Troy, GTS (2012) 

General Theological Seminary 

175 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 

706-315-8841 cl; josephpmathews@gmail.com 

McLEOD, Sandra (Tom), Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores, GTS (2012) 

The General Theological Seminary 

175 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 

251-752-6592 cl; sandrakm47@aol.com 

WARDE, Erin, St. Mark’s, Troy ETSSw (2012) 

3001 Duval Street, Apt 202-S, Austin, TX 78705 

512-705-1446 cl; erin.warde@ssw.edu 

WONG, Peter (Katie), St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, Sewanee (2012) 

196 Holmes Lane, Apt 1, Sewanee, TN 373 

850-723-8397 cl; pete1849@gmail.com

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Title III, Canon 10 

POSTULANT 

ROHER, Glenn Edward, (Lois), Holy Cross, Pensacola 

5636 Firestone Drive, Pace, FL 32571 

850-474-2154 wk, 850-994-6036 hm; grohrer@uwf.edu 

POSTULANTS FOR THE DIACONATE 

BRENEMEN, Betty Jo, St. Monica's, Cantonment (2011) 

2396 Brook Park Road, Pensacola, FL 32534 

850-450-3179 cl; bettyjobrenemen@cox.net 

BREWER, John L. (Toni), Holy Cross, PNS (2011) 

6813 Oak Street, Milton, FL 32570 

850-981-3322 hm, 850-384-3682 cl; jlbtlb0522@aol.com 

CARSON, Jayne R., Redeemer, Mobile (2011) 

8363 Twin Lakes Drive, Mobile, AL 36695 

251-633-9052 hm, 251-377-5997 cl; jaynecarson@bellsouth.net 

DEAN, Bobby W. (Patricia), Christ the King, SRB (2011) 

54 Nightcap Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 

850-231-1686 hm; bobdean@gnt.net 

DOUGLAS, Susan M. (Scott), Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores (2011) 

213 W. Pedigo Avenue, Foley, AL 36535 

251-943-3932 hm, 251-978-3779 cl; foleysue@gulftel.com 

HEWIS, Clara M., St. Francis', Gulf Breeze (2011) 

1514 East Avery Street, Pensacola, FL 32503 

850-791-6342 hm; 850-932-2861 wk; cmhii@aol.com 

RICHARDS, Edward T., Holy Nativity, PC (2011) 

th 

1025 W. 19 Street #2-A, Panama City, FL 32405 

850-769-7275 hm, 850-276-0460 cl; riched@knology.net 

WISHART, Raymond D. (Diane), Holy Nativity, PC (2011) 

925 E. Pierson Drive, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 

850-265-8379 hm, 850-276-9671 cl; rdw1@aol.com 

.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Clergy Changes Since Convention, but Included in Parochial Clergy List 

to Reflect Voting Privileges at the Time of Convention 

Dunnam, T. Mark (Dottie) called to St. James’, Florence, Italy 

Baker, Milledge L. (Barbara) priest-in-charge of St. Monica’s, Cantonment 

Lindstrom, Jr., D. Fred (Marcia) retired, priest-in-charge at St. Thomas’, Greenville 

Powell, David B. (Elizabeth) called to St. Paul’s, Selma, AL 

Powell, Elizabeth J. (David) called to St. Paul’s, Selma, AL 

Pruitt, Albert W. (Ellanor) priest-in-Charge of St. John’s, Pensacola 

Richter, Jr, William T. (Susan) called to Good Shepard, Kingwood, TX 

Shepard, Margaret S. (Scott) non-parochial 

Wallace, John R. (Trish) called to Holy Nativity, Rockridge, PA 

Frizzell, Thomas K. (Connie) moved to Washington, DC

LAY DELEGATES TO THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CONVENTION 

* attended the Convention 

CHURCH DELEGATES ALTERNATES 

Andalusia, St. Mary’s *Nancy Eldridge Bonnie Ryan 

*Molly Fowler 

*Jen Nall 

Apalachicola, Trinity *Pat Horn *Jim Anderson 

*Ina Margaret Meyer 

*Jerry Ulrich 

Atmore, St. Anna’s *Gerrie Bell 

Atmore, Trinity Al Madaris Sherry Cunningham 

Bay Minette, Immanuel *Judy Clemmons *Claire Jackson 

Bon Secour, St. Peter’s *Andrea Mewbourn Shannon Longcrier 

*Darryl Russell Jan Sidorovich 

*Patty Russell 

Brewton, St. Stephen’s *Lindsey Burns Kathy Baldwin 

*Susan Miller *Dianne Saloom 

*Salem Saloom 

Cantonment, St. Monica’s *Betty Jo Brenemen Ray Farrel 

*Greg Touart *Rose Touart 

*Viven W elch 

Chickasaw, St. Michael’s Johnny Lane Evonne Bilbo 

Chipley, St. Matthew’s Mimi Smith Van Smith 

Citronelle, St. Thomas’s Bobbie W illiamson Sedje Sims 

Coden, St. Mary’s *Linda Brettel *Peggy Sherman 

Crestview, Epiphany *Buni O’Brien 

*Steve O’Brien 

Daphne, St. Paul’s *Donna Brown David Chavers 

*Kit Caffey Judy Hale 

*Mike Dasinger Vic Hendrickson 

*Peggy Jeffery Jane Shoultz 

*Howard W ilson, Jr. Emily W atson 

Dauphin Island, St. Francis’ *Theo Hawkins *Joan Rockstad 

DeFuniak Springs, St. Agatha’s *Jim Dorsey Sheila Scott 

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Destin, St. Andrew’s *Jerry McGee Jeff Corl 

Dothan, Nativity *Mary Alford 

*Joyce W aters-Smith *Kathy McGee 

*Pittman W atson Stuart Smith 

*Lamar Ortega 

*Gloria Stabler 

*Elizabeth W elch 

Enterprise, Epiphany *Cathy Grajales *Peggy Parsons 

Eufaula, St. James’ *Ed Garrison Janet Cain 

*Paige Garrison 

*Billy W ilbourne 

Fairhope, St. James’ *Beeman Bond Chris Baugh 

*Joe Bowen Leta Bowen 

*Corey Fancher Meghan Fancher 

*Gary Moore Augusta Jones 

*Mark W ilson, Jr. 

Foley, St. Paul’s *Al Ballensinger *W ayne Verry 

*Alan Ferdinandsen 

*Sarah Majors 

*Anne Stevens 

Fort W alton Beach, *Rhoda Adams-Reiss Arlene Murphy 

St. Simon’s *Ceil Lacey George Murphy 

Carol Murphy Charles Roland 

*Dinah Remington 

Greenville, St. Thomas’ *Judy Gettys *Susan Andrews 

*Bill Hamilton Nedra Crosby 

*Julian Katz *Everett Snow 

Gulf Breeze, St. Francis’ *John Griffing *McGee Lorren 

*Averette Mull Joy McLaurine 

*Lynn Parker 

Gulf Shores, Holy Spirit *Ashley Freeman Anne Freeman 

*Mike Jones Yvonne Jones 

*David Long Evelyn Long 

Jackson, St. Peter’s *Jim Smith Mac Stewart 

Laguna Beach, St. Thomas’ *Grace Eadie 

*Doris Hair 

Lillian, Advent *Bill Alumbaugh *Marilyn McGuane



Magnolia Springs, St. Paul’s *Kathy Damico 

*Buster Slay 

*Bill Spradling 

Marianna, St. Luke’s *Lois Jones 

*Deborah Mitchell 

*Anne W atterson 

Milton, St. Mary’s Carol Culton Don W allace 

*Joyce Rogers Patty W allace 

*Russ Rogers 

*Beverly St. John 

Mobile, All Saints *Joe Basenberg *Valerie Mitchell 

*Dottie Dunnam 

*Palmer Hamilton 

*Michael Morrison 

Mobile, Christ Cathedral *John Ferguson Lee Corrigan 

*Jubal Hamil Carter Drane 

*Carolyn Jeffers 

*Jim Ryall 

Mobile, Good Shepherd *Rodney Duggins Gloria Hill 

*Malvina Holloway Marcella McCracken 

*Jackie McCracken 

Mobile, Redeemer *Lois Bolter Laura Bearden 

*Cherie Gard Debbie Kuykendall 

*Smoot Major Shawn Lowther 

Mobile, St. Andrew’s *Spring W aldon Libby Hoffman 

Mobile, St. John’s *James Christiansen Connie Anderson 

*Eugene Johnston Charlynn W ill 

*Connie McLean Cheryl W inters-Heard 

Mobile, St. Luke’s *Bette Coan *Denise Bryan 

*Boyd Reeves *Gladys Reeves 

*Becky Schulte 

*Theles W oodfin 

Mobile, St. Mark’s *Suzanne Onderdonk *Peggy Turk 

Mobile, St. Matthew’s *Bea Morgan 

*Charlotte Taylor 

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Mobile, St. Paul’s *Michael Ballard Pam Moore 

*W ayne Dean 

*Amelia Harrington 

*Carolyn Levensailor 

*Robert Murray 

*Palmer W hiting 

Mobile, Trinity *Michel Nicrosi Geary Gaston 

*Lewis Odom David Jeffries, Sr. 

*David Quittmeyer Scott Rye 

*Nettie Robertson Mike Turnipseed 

Monroeville, St. John’s *Agee Broughton Craig Knapp 

*Mary Broughton LeNette Knapp 

*Stuart Richeson *Paula Richeson 

Navarre, St. Augustine’s *Chuck Howard *Donna Howard 

*Mary Ann Pacana *Stan Jensen 

*Chip Powell *Kelly Powell 

Niceville, St. Jude’s *Jerry Fowler Zoe Bush 

*B. J. Gross Jenny Stuckey 

*Cap Herrington 

*Gloria W itkos 

Ozark, St. Michael’s *James McDaniel *Lou Harry 

Panama City, Holy Nativity *John Darrah Lori Bates 

*Mary Darrah Katie Bell 

*Mike Harding 

*John Thompson 

Panama City, St. Andrew’s *Marilyn Hermansen 

*Rosemary Long 

*Iva W alter 

Panama City, St. Patrick’s *Lynn Ferren Richard Phillips 

Panama City Beach, Grace *Bill Demo 

*Phyllis Demo 

*Sam Richardson 

Pensacola, Christ *Lynda Creed *Rob Dixon 

*Sandra Early Lola Hogeman 

*Bill Ford W arren Jerrems 

*Bob Gaines 

*Jeff Hual 

*W alt Kindergan



Pensacola, Holy Cross *Jane Briscione Mike Varner 

*Kandy Kattan 

*Tom McLeod 

Pensacola, Holy Trinity *Harry Marsh Clayton Harrell 

*Lucinda May 

*Peg W atson 

Pensacola, St. Christopher’s *Jerry Cotsonis *Audrey Snow 

*Georganne Major 

*Skip Snow 

*Christi Stewart 

*David W illiams 

Pensacola, St. Cyprian’s *Cris Turnage Nettie Eaton 

Pensacola, St. John’s *Nina Kelson *Fontaine Martin 

*Gordon Peacock 

*Rick Zelius 

Port St. Joe, St. James’ *Tom Driggers Margaret MacKinnon 

*Bert Munn 

*Jo Munn 

Robertsdale, St. John *John Cherry *Noni Cherry 

Santa Rosa Beach, *Bob Dean 

Christ the King *Rodney Dorand 

*John Morris 

Troy, St. Mark’s *Judy Dye *Tate Hinkle 

*Joseph Mathews *Joyce Landers 

*Bob W hitson 

W ewahitchka. St. John’s *Bill Sumner Pam Sumner 

Youth Representatives *Jennifer Thiel 

*Timothy W inters 

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70 JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION 

Journal of the Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Convention 

of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast 

Thursday Afternoon, February 5, 2009 – Registration and Committee Meetings 

Registration of delegates, alternates, and visitors to the Thirty-Eighth Annual 

Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast began at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 

February 5, 2009, in All Saints Episcopal Church, Mobile, Alabama. Refreshments were 

served during registration time, and exhibits of several diocesan ministries were open. 

An orientation meeting for first-time delegates and delegates from small churches 

was held in the church at 2:00 pm. Also at 2:00 pm, the Resolution Committee met in 

the Archives Room and the Committee on Status of Parishes and Missions met in the 

chapel. 

The Committee on Finance met at 3:00 pm in the church and conducted an open hearing 

on the proposed budget for 2009. 

Thursday Evening, February 5, 2009 – Opening Service 

The Thirty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast was 

opened with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 5, 

2009, in All Saints Episcopal Church, Mobile, Alabama, with The Rt. Rev. Philip M. 

Duncan, II, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast, as celebrant. The Rt. Rev. W. Michie 

Klusmeyer, Bishop of West Virginia, was preacher. The Rt. Rev. David B. Reed, 

Bishop of Kentucky, retired, and chaplain of the convention, was in the sanctuary. The 

assisting priests were The Rev. James B. Flowers, Jr., Rector of the host parish; the 

Rev. Mary Robert, Curate of the host parish; and The Rev. Dr. W. Kenneth Cumbie, 

St. Luke’s, Mobile and President of the Standing Committee; The Rev. David Powell, 

St. John’s, Pensacola and chair of the Commission on Liturgy. Attending deacons were 

The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach; The Rev. John Withrock, 

St. Mark’s, Troy; and The Rev. Milledge Baker, St. Anna’s, Atmore. Lectors were Dr. 

Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs and Secretary of the Standing 

Committee; and Jennifer Thiel, Youth Delegate, All Saints, Mobile. Oblationers were 

these members of the Standing Committee: Nettie Eaton, St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola, Dr. 

William Hamilton, St. Thomas’, Greenville, Palmer Hamilton, All Saints, Mobile; and 

Borden Morrow, St. Paul’s, Daphne. Musicians included the choir of the host parish 

and choristers from Mobile area churches under the direction of Jeff Clearman, Director 

of Music and Organist of the host parish. Acolytes and ushers were from the host 

parish. Verger was Walt Kindergan, Christ Church, Pensacola. 

Friday Morning, February 6, 2009 – Morning Prayer 

The Order for Morning Prayer was read in All Saints Church, Mobile, at 8:30 am 

with The Rt. Rev. David B. Reed, Bishop of Kentucky, retired, and Convention 

Chaplain, as officiant. Lectors were Sally MacDonald, Receptionist-Secretary in the 

Diocesan office, and Michael Drinkwater, Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministries. 

After the conclusion of the Office, the Bishop of the Diocese gave his Convention 

Address (Appendix I). Prior to the Office, a stand-up breakfast was served in the 

parish hall.

JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION 

Friday Morning, February 6, 2009 – First Business Session 

The Convention was called into session at 9:45 am on Friday, February 6, 2009, in 

All Saints Church, Mobile, with the Bishop of the Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Philip M. 

Duncan, II, presiding. Jackie McCracken, Good Shepherd, Mobile, chair of the 

Committee on Credentials, reported the presence of a quorum: Of 168 certified lay 

delegates, 155 were registered and in attendance; of the 63 eligible clerical delegates, 

56 were registered and in attendance. 

In accordance with Canon 6.1, the President nominated the Rev. Canon Beverly 

Gibson, Sub-dean and Canon Pastor, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, to be Secretary 

of the Convention. The nominee was elected unanimously. 

The President appointed M. Kathleen Miller, Esq., St. Paul’s, Mobile, Chancellor 

of the Diocese for Alabama, and Scott Remington, Esq., St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, 

Chancellor of the Diocese for Florida to be the parliamentarians. 

The Convention concurred with the Secretary’s appointment of Vincent Currie, Jr., 

Christ Church, Pensacola, and The Rev. S. Albert Kennington, Priest Associate, St. 

Paul’s, Daphne, to be assistant secretaries in accordance with Canon 6.1. 

The President reported that the Convention was organized for business. 

Upon motion by Mr. McCracken on behalf of the Committee on Credentials and 

Privileges, the Convention unanimously granted seat and voice in the Convention to 

the following: 

Visiting bishops: The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer, Bishop of West Virginia; and 

The Rt. Rev. David B. Reed, Bishop of Kentucky, retired. 

Non-canonically resident clergy serving in the Diocese: The Rev. Jay Croft; The 

Rev. John Scott; and The Rev. Tom Frizzell. 

Members of the Standing Committee: Kathy McGee, St. Andrew’s, Destin; 

Melinda Henderson, St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs; Rebecca Byrne, St. James’, 

Fairhope; and Levan Martin, St. Anna’s, Atmore. 

Members of the diocesan staff: Vincent Currie, Jr., Diocesan Administrator; 

Cindy McCrory, editor, The Coastline; and Michael Drinkwater, Diocesan Coordinator 

of Youth Ministries. 

Executive Directors of Diocesan agencies: John Koch, Beckwith Camp and 

Conference Center; Dorothy Curry, Murray House; and Sally Greene, Wilmer Hall. 

Chairs of Boards and Commissions: Becky Wilson, Commission on Addiction 

and Recovery; Joanna Taylor, Commission on Episcopal Church Women; Florence 

Crawford, Commission on World Mission; Susan Douglas, Daughters of the King; 

Duane Leifur, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator; and Scottie Dixon, Coordinator of Parish 

Nurses. 

Other convention visitors: James Owens, Director, Sewanee Annual Fund of The 

University of the South; Bill Bullock, Regional Vice-president, Church Insurance 

Company; Billy Jones and Pam Crosby, Interpreters for the Deaf; and Seminarian 

Marie Butterbaugh representing the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. 

The President called upon the Chair of the Convention Committee on the Status 

of Parishes and Missions, The Rev. George Rigall, St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs, for his 

report. The convention unanimously approved Fr. Riggall’s motion that Trinity, 

Apalachicola be admitted as a Parish, all canonical requirements having been met. The 

President invited an additional lay delegate from Trinity, Apalachicola to be seated in 

the Convention. The lay delegates and rector of the new parish were recognized and 

greeted with applause. 

The convention also approved unanimously Fr. Riggall’s motion that St. Dismas, 

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Atmore, be admitted as a new Mission Station, all canonical requirement having been 

met. Fr. Riggall’s motion noted that the communicants of this new congregation are 

inmates of Fountain Correctional Facility north of Atmore. The Rev. Robert Graves, 

one of the clergy serving this congregation read a letter of greeting and appreciation 

from the members of St. Dismas. The convention responded with applause. 

The President recognized and welcomed all first-time delegates and then 

introduced the following clergy who have begun ministry in the Diocese since the 

previous convention: The Rev. Matthew Corkern, Rector, Trinity, Mobile; The Rev. 

Neal Goldsborough, Rector, Christ Church, Pensacola; The Rev. Jeffrey Jenks, Rector, 

Holy Cross, Pensacola; The Rev. Ben Rockwell, Curate, St. Paul’s, Mobile; and The Rev. 

Don Smith, Curate, St. James’, Fairhope. 

The following clergy who were ordained since the previous convention were 

presented by the President, including these Transitional Deacons: The Rev. Milledge 

Baker, in absentia St. Anna’s, Atmore; The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, St. Thomas’, 

Laguna Beach; and The Rev. John Withrock, St. Mark’s, Troy; and these new Priests: 

The Rev. Becky Tinnon, Curate, St. Simon’s, Fort Walton Beach; and The Rev. Michael 

Tinnon, in absentia Military Chaplain deployed to Iraq. 

The President presented these non-canonically resident clergy licensed to serve in 

the Diocese since the previous convention: The Rev. Massey Gentry, The Rev. Thomas 

Frizzell, and The Rev. Joan Barr Smith. 

The President recognized these clergy who have changed positions since the 

previous convention: The Rev. Dennis Brown, Priest-in-Charge, St. Matthew’s, Mobile; 

The Rev. Sandra Mayer, Rector, St. John’s, Monroeville; The Rev. Margaret Shepard, 

Vicar, St. John’s, Robertsdale; The Rev. Sarah Shirley, Military Chaplain deployed to 

Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D. C.; and The Rev. Nancy Threadgill, 

Rector, Good Shepherd, Mobile. 

Upon request of the President, the Rector of the host parish announced 

information about the luncheon for the spouses of clergy. The President announced 

that Murray House, the Diocesan assisted living resident next door to the host parish, 

is open for visitors during the convention. 

The Bishop advised delegates that The Rev. Anthony MacWhinne, St. Thomas’, 

Laguna Beach, Chair of the Committee on Necrology, would receive names of persons 

who have died since the last convention of this Diocese and who, in their lifetimes, 

served as delegates to any previous conventions of this Diocese or who served as 

delegates from congregations now within this Diocese to conventions of the dioceses 

of Alabama or Florida. 

The President announced that the Thirty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Diocese 

will meet February 25–27, 2010, at the churches of the Emerald Coast: Holy Nativity, 

Panama City; St. Andrew’s, Panama City; St. Patrick’s, Panama City; Grace, Panama 

City Beach; and St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach. 

Upon his asking for invitations to the Fortieth Convention to meet February 24–26, 

2011, The Rev. Mark Wilson, St. James’, Fairhope, extended the invitation of St. 

James’, Fairhope together with Beckwith Camp and Conference Center. The President 

referred the invitation to The Rev. Mary Robert, All Saints, Mobile, and chair of the 

Committee on Next Conventions. 

The Bishop published his nominations for General Officers, Architectural 

Consultants, members of the Standing Committee, diocesan agency boards, and 

diocesan commissions. 

The following pre-filed nominations to the Standing Committee were received:


In the lay order: Jerry C. Fowler, St. Jude’s, Niceville; Carolyn Stephenson Jeffers, 

Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile; Duane Leifur, Holy Cross, Pensacola; and in the 

clerical order: The Rev. Thack Dyson, St. Paul’s, Daphne; and The Rev. James B. 

Flowers, Jr., All Saints, Mobile. 

Nominations to the Standing Committee were made from the floor for the 

following: 

In the lay order: Joe Basenburg, All Saints, Mobile; and Jane Schultz, St. Paul’s, 

Daphne. 

Upon motion duly made and seconded, the convention accepted as filed by title 

the reports of the several board, commissions, and committees of the diocese (Appendix 

III). 

The report of the Board of Directors of Beckwith Camp and Conference Center was 

made by the chair, Rebecca Byrne, St. James’, Fairhope, who introduced to the 

convention John Koch, the new Executive Director. The President made additional 

comments about the work of Beckwith. 

The report of the Board of Directors of Murray House was made by board member 

Howard Wilson, St. Paul’s, Daphne, who introduced to the convention Dorothy Curry, 

new Executive Director. The President made additional comments about the work of 

Murray House. 

The report of the Board of Directors of Wilmer Hall was made by board member, 

The Rev. George Riggall, who introduced to the convention Sally Greene, new 

Executive Director. The President made additional comments about the work of 

Wilmer Hall. 

Reports were made by Michael Drinkwater, Diocesan Coordinator of Youth 

Ministries, and Cindy McCrory, chair of the Commission on Communication and 

editor of The Coastline. The President made additional comments about both works. 

The President commented on the work of the Blue Ribbon Committee on human 

sexuality which had been reported to him. 

The President then commented on the work of the Blue Ribbon Special Committee 

to Study the Diocese. The chair of this special committee, The Rev. Thack Dyson, St. 

Paul’s, Daphne, read the committee’s report to the convention. (Appendix II) 

After announcements by the Secretary and by the Rector of the host parish, the 

President recognized members of the Dominican Republic Mission Team and 

commissioned them for their ministry. Following this, the Convention was led in 

Noonday prayers by the chaplain of the Convention, Bishop Reed. After prayers, the 

Convention stood in recess at 12:30 pm. 

Friday afternoon, February 6, 2009 – Special Convention Events 

The Bishop of the Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, called the Convention 

into session at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2009, in All Saints Church, Mobile. The 

President noted that the Episcopal Urban Caucus (EUC)was meeting in Mobile on the 

same days as the convention, and he welcomed members of the Caucus for a panel 

presentation to the convention. The panelists included The Rt. Rev. John Rabb, 

Suffragan Bishop of Maryland and president of EUC; Ms. Diane Pollard, treasurer; and 

two board members: Chuck Lane and Phil Jacobs. The group outlined the purpose of 

the EUC to be an instrument of the Gospel in church and society particularly with 

respect to The Episcopal Church and social justice. The EUC serves as a network 

bringing into relationship individuals and organizations that promote the progressive 

agenda of the Church through an annual assembly with focused workshops, dynamic 

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speakers and preachers, site visits to exemplary models of urban ministry and learning 

tracks that effect positive change. The Mobile meeting was the annual assembly of the 

EUC. After the presentation, panelists answered questions from convention delegates. 

After the panel presentation, the President declared the convention to be in recess 

at 3:10 p.m. and invited members to enjoy an organ concert in the nave of All Saints 

Church presented by Jeff Clearman, Director of Music and Organist of the host parish. 

Friday evening, February 6, 2009 – Convention Gala 

Convention delegates, alternates, and visitors enjoyed cocktails and dinner at the 

Five Rivers Alabama Delta Resource Center beginning at 6:00 pm. 

Saturday morning, February 7, 2009 – Morning Devotions 

Morning devotions were led in All Saints Church, Mobile, at 8:30 am by The Rt. 

Rev. David B. Reed, convention chaplain. Prior to these devotions, a stand-up 

breakfast was served in the parish hall. 

Saturday morning, February 7, 2009 – Second Business Session 

The Convention was called to order at 8:42 am on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in 

All Saints Church, Mobile, with the Bishop of the Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Philip M. 

Duncan, II, presiding. 

Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Bishop’s nominees for General 

Officers, Standing Committee, and to diocesan commissions and agency boards were 

elected by unanimous vote. (See the Directory of the Diocese.) 

The President called for ballots to be distributed for the election of members of the 

Standing Committee. Persons elected for three year terms were The Rev. Thack Dyson, 

St. Paul’s, Daphne; Carolyn Jeffers, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile; and Joe 

Basenburg, All Saints, Mobile. 

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The President commented on the 76 General Convention scheduled for July 8 - 

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18 in Anaheim, and introduced the deputies from the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast: The Rev. Thack Dyson, The Rev. Canon Beverly Gibson, The Rev. Jim Flowers, 

The Rev. Martha Kreamer, Vincent Currie, Jr., David Quittmeyer, Sally Greene, and 

Gary Moore. 

The President called upon the following for brief presentations: Seminarian Marie 

Butterbaugh on behalf of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest; James 

Owen on behalf of The University of the South, Sewanee; and The Rev. Albert Pruitt 

on behalf of the new Diocesan Vocational Deacon’s program. The Rev. Joseph 

Hagberg, Commission on Planned Giving/Stewardship/Endowments; The Rev. David 

McDowell-Fleming, Safeguarding God’s Children; Duane Leifur, Disaster Response; 

and Michael Drinkwater, Commission on Environment. 

The Rev. Albert Kennington was called by the President to report on plans for the 

visit to the Diocese in May by the Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Most Reverend 

Katherine Jefferts Schori. 

The Bishop then recognized chairs of convention committees for their reports. On 

behalf of the Committee on Resolutions, The Rev. Sandra Mayer, St. John’s, 

Monroeville, moved adoption of the following pre-filed resolution which was adopted 

by the convention:


Resolved, that the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast designate the 

first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday and that 

parishes and individuals be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief and 

Development’s life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that 

will help heal a hurting world; and 

Be it further Resolved, that the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast 

submit the following resolution to be considered and adopted by the 

synod of Province IV; and 

Be if further Resolved, that the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast 

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submit the following resolution to the 76 General Convention of The 

Episcopal Church, meeting in Anaheim, California, July, 2009. 

On behalf of the Committee on Finance, David Quittmeyer, Trinity, Mobile, made 

the following report. Upon his motion, duly seconded, the report, with all of its 

recommendations, was agreed to by the convention: 

The Committee met at 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 5, following an 

open hearing on the budget. The Committee had active discussion and 

makes the following recommendations: 

The Committee recommends that the 2009 budget be adopted in the 

form submitted by the Standing Committee. 

The Committee recommends that the offerings from this Convention 

be given to St. George’s Memorial Church in Baghdad, Iraq, in support of 

its ministry. 

The Committee recommends adoption of the following resolution as 

proposed by the Diocesan Commission on Finance: 

RESOLVED, that a current audit report required by Canon 10, 

Section 2, of the Diocesan Canons be prepared and submitted by 

any congregation or agency that seeks Diocesan approval for any 

loan transaction, including any renewal or refinancing, or that 

requests a loan from the Congregational Loan Fund. 

The Committee submits each of the foregoing matters for adoption by 

this Convention. 

On motion from The Rev. Mary Robert on behalf of the Committee on Next 

Conventions, the convention accepted the invitation of St. James’, Fairhope, and 

Beckwith Camp and Conference Center for the Fortieth Annual Convention of the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. 

For the Committee on Courtesy, The Rev. De Freeman, Epiphany, Crestview, and 

The Rev. Steve Pankey, St. Paul’s, Foley, presented the following report in the form of 

a radio breaking-news release: 

Welcome to Convention Update, a ministry of the newly revised 

communications commission and the commission on courtesy. Here’s the 

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news. The 38 annual diocesan convention for the Diocese of the Central 

Gulf Coast convened this week at All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile, 

AL. Clergy and lay delegates from across the two-state-wide diocese came 

together under the theme of, “Doing justice, Loving kindness, and 

Walking humbly with God.” Jim Flowers, rector of All Saints Mobile was 

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asked to comment at the close of the convention and he was quoted as saying, 

“bdeep, bdeep, bdeep, that’s all folks!” 

In other conventions news, we began with a spectacular no holds 

barred Eucharist extravaganza...On a sadder note three delegates were 

rushed to a local emergency room, after suffering extreme frost bite on the 

ambulatory death march. When asked about the service, the bishop was 

overheard to say, “Honestly, I was lifted to another state of consciousness 

during that elongated offertory anthem.” When convention news update 

asked the bishop to clarify he reluctantly admitted, “I fell asleep.” 

In a related story Bishop Klusmeyer was brought in for a questioning 

by the local agents of law enforcement after allegedly making anti-semitic 

comments during his opening sermon. When asked for comment, Bishop 

Klusmeyer responded non-verbally by merely holding up one finger, as he 

walked away. Convention update sent out a reporter for further comments, 

but the reporter Cindy McCrory was found later the next day stuck in a 

pew. Emergency crews were called out to help, and Ms. McCrory 

responded by admitting that at least no one laughed! More details will be 

given as they become available... 

In business news, the “going green” resolution failed after convention 

update uncovered that the resolution had been printed on 3 acres of 

Brazilian rainforest formerly owned by the diocese. 

The budget was slashed across the board in a wide variety of cost 

cutting measures. Areas cut included communications, youth ministry and 

theological education, when questioned about the proposed cuts diocesan 

administrator Vince Currie responded by saying, “Well, we did our best 

and we did save coffee hour.” 

The Blue Ribbon Committee unveiled the results of a two-year 

diocesan study outlining several recommendations for a renewed vision 

for leadership in the diocese. When asked for comment on the proposed 

recommendations, Jesus of Nazareth responded by saying, “Holy Thack 

Dyson! I couldn’t keep that schedule.” Finally in a closing story, the red 

ribbon commission on the committee of courtesy wishes to express hearty 

Thank Yous to Jim & Katherine Flowers, Mary Robert and the entire staff 

& volunteers of All Saints Mobile for a job well done, a wonderful gala 

and an overall good time. We also want to send out special thanks to 

Bishop Duncan for having a good sense of humor. You stay classy Central 

Gulf Coast - Peace out! 

The resolution was received by unanimous and enthusiastic applause by the 

convention. 

The Standing Committee was reminded of its organizational meeting immediately 

following the closing service. 

After announcements by the Secretary and others, the Parliamentarian reported 

that all business of the Convention had been completed. At 10:43 am, upon motion 

duly made and seconded, the President declared the Convention to be adjourned, sine 

die, upon the conclusion of the closing celebration of the Holy Eucharist.


Saturday morning, February 8, 2009 - Closing Service of Holy Eucharist 

The closing service of Holy Eucharist was celebrated in All Saints Church, Mobile, 

at 11:00 am, with the Bishop of the Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, as 

celebrant. The preacher was The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer, Bishop of West 

Virginia. 

Assisting clergy included The Rev. Canon T. Mark Dunnam, Canon to the Ordinary; 

The Rev. James B. Flowers, host Rector; The Rev. Mary Robert, Curate of the host 

parish; and these Transitional Deacons: The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, St. Thomas’, 

Laguna Beach; The Rev. Milledge Baker, St. Anna’s, Atmore; and The Rev. John 

Withrock, St. Mark’s, Troy. The Rev. David Powell, St. Andrew’s, Destin, and chair 

of the Commission on Liturgy, was Master of Ceremonies. Lectors was Tim Winters, 

Holy Cross, Pensacola, and a Youth Delegate; and Kathy McGee, St. Andrew’s, Destin, 

and member of the Standing Committee. Oblationers were members of the Standing 

Committee: Palmer Hamilton, All Saints, Mobile; and Gary Moore, St. James’, 

Fairhope. Musicians, acolytes, ushers, and altar guild ministries were provided by the 

host parish. 

The Prayers of the People included intercessions for former delegates to the 

conventions of this Diocese or to the conventions of the diocese from which this 

Diocese was formed and who had died since the previous convention: The Rev. Sid 

Ellis, retired; Margaret Fulcher, St. Mary’s, Milton; Sonja Hauge, St. John’s, Mobile; 

Carolyn Henry, St. James’, Eufaula; Rosemary Lockard, Holy Nativity, Panama City; 

Mary Ann McKinney, St. Mary’s, Coden; Skip Rew, Grace Church, Panama City Beach; 

Walt Van Devender, Redeemer, Mobile . 

Attest: 

Philip M. Duncan, II, President 

Respectfully submitted, 

S. Albert Kennington, Assistant Secretary 

Vincent Currie, Jr., Assistant Secretary 

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Appendix I 

BISHOP’S ADDRESS 

“...Do Justice; Love Kindness; Walk Humbly With Your God!” (Micah 6:8) 

+Let us pray: 

“Help us O Lord, to become the masters of ourselves that we may become the servants of 

others. Take our minds to vision your word made flesh here. Take our lips that only your 

words will be spoken here. Take our ears that only your words will be heard here. Take our 

hearts and let them burn here with your love in Jesus Christ who is the Living Word. Amen!” 

I begin this address for the 38 Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

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Coast with words from the sixth chapter of the Prophet Micah and our Convention 

theme: “...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness 

and to walk humbly with your God?” Old words that continue to challenge us by their 

simplicity and by their incarnation in the Gospel ministry of Jesus and in his life, death 

and resurrection for us as the Baptized. How do we live out those old words in the 

context of our ministry in faith and in our diocese at this present time? To what 

ministries is God calling us and Jesus challenging us to continue or to begin, so that 

others may come within the reach of his saving embrace? How do we interpret Word 

Made Flesh and incarnation, so that ministry, doing good works and living the Gospel 

come alive for us and for those we are called to serve? 

I believe we must not retrench into a comfortable spirituality, making our churches 

only havens of peace and refuge. Rather, we are called to reach out into a hurting 

world that needs to hear the Gospel message and find within each of our 

congregations, places where it is being lived out. By that I mean helping those who 

have lost their jobs look for and hopefully find new ones, and for us to fully embrace 

our Baptismal Vows as the blue print for our behavior. Many of you already have food 

pantries and thrift shops (clothes closets) that make a difference. Thank you for those 

ministries. I call upon each one of our congregations to begin those ministries of 

compassion and concern. I ask you to include in the Prayers of the People, 

intercessions and petitions for Sound Government, for those hundreds of thousands 

who have lost their jobs, and for the marginalized that we may make our plea to God 

for help in this time of need. I ask the Daughters of the King and the Brotherhood of 

St. Andrew for their collective special intentions to daily offer prayers, that God will 

turn our hearts and minds to find and work in ways that let others see Jesus through 

our actions. I believe we can learn from this social and economic upheaval. But as we 

learn, we need also to act. 

We rejoice with All Saints’ Church, as they celebrate 100 years of ministry in this 

community. In 1908 Bishop Beckwith agreed to the founding of a mission in the 

present Garden District. Within a few weeks the church women began raising money, 

selected a site on the corner of Selma and Ann Street and by 1909 a wooden structure 

of the church was built. All Saints Episcopal Mission had by April, 17 teachers and 77 

children. In May, Dr. Wyatt Brown, curate of St. John’s Church, Montgomery, became 

the first Vicar with 26 communicants. That summer the church was moved to its 

present location. Within four years, there were more than 384 communicants and they 

had become a parish and soon after, built this gothic style church. In 1928 the two 

story parish house was added and in 1958 the youth center building (now Stirling Hall) 

was completed. All Saints Church has a history of serving Christ in others. The Rev. 

Frances B. Wakefield, the Rector, publically joined with other clergy in the Mobile area, 

endorsing the bus-line desegregation. They have worked with the establishment of five

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new local missions. The reputation of caring for neighbors in homeless shelters, food 

share program, refugee resettlement within the congregation, and the systemic work 

of Alabama Arise, name only a few. The admonition of William Temple, the one-time 

Archbishop of Canterbury, that “the church exists principally for those outside our 

doors”, is evident. Thank you all here in this congregation and thank you Joe 

Basenberg, chair of the Convention, for the wonderful work you and your committee 

have done in hosting us. 

Once again we meet as a diocesan family during Black History Month, and we 

wish to acknowledge and celebrate the heritage and contributions of our African 

American brothers and sisters. This year especially, regardless of our political stripe, 

we rejoice that a person of color can be elected and serve in the highest office of our 

country. There is hope in the air, and that we as a people are moving beyond our 

divisions into greater unity. The sin of racism persists, but we as Christians and as 

Episcopalians must stand over and against racism in its many forms. Anti-racism 

training is still needed and an important part of our work. This past summer in 

Philadelphia our Presiding Bishop, on behalf of the Episcopal Church, offered a public 

apology for any role the Church played in the slavery of people. Let it be known that 

I as your Bishop and we as a diocese, stand in solidarity with our Presiding Bishop in 

apologizing and promising to work for the reconciliation among all people, til 

Kingdom come. 

The Diocesan staff continues to serve us to facilitate mission and ministry. Thanks 

to each of you for the work you do: Jennifer Barnard, Carmen Kimmons, Mary Poss, 

and Sally MacDonald, the new receptionist. Thank you! Vince Currie and Mark 

Dunnam, both in and out of the office, keep us in line and enable us in our ministry. 

Thank you! Cindy McCrory, working part-time, has done very fine work, not only 

with the Coastline, but with communications in the Diocese. We are blessed by her 

sharing of her gifts and talents. Thank you! This year we added a part-time 

Coordinator for Youth Ministries, Michael Drinkwater. He has accomplished a good 

deal of what we were asking and hoping would be the outcome from that ministry. 

Thank you! 

My daily log and the summary list of my official Episcopal acts reflecting my 

activities in 2008, I file by title. I also file by title the official list of clergy of the 

Diocese, which can be found on pages 7 through 9 in your Convention packet and will 

be printed in the Diocesan Journal. 

Over the past several years I have been blessed to serve on several committees for 

the Episcopal Church at large. When I became your bishop, I served on the General 

Board of Examining Chaplains which gathers twice a year, to first, write the General 

Ordination Examination given to those who are studying to become ordained clergy 

in the Episcopal Church and second, to evaluate those exams which have been 

completed by the candidates for Holy Orders. I tell you that this has been a joy for me 

to do and the time has been a gift for study, sharing and giving back to the Church in 

the process of clergy education. Next week I will attend my last meeting of that board 

because I rotate off before this next General Convention in July. Thank you, for 

allowing me to represent you all and our Diocese in this ministry, as we show others 

the importance we place on the education and competency of our clergy. 

I have during my ministry, been involved in ecumenical work and dialogues with 

the Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church. I was honored to serve five 

years on the national United Methodist Church’s ecumenical and inter-religious 

council, the General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns, and 

as such, represented the Episcopal Church and our diocese in those ongoing dialogues. 

It is know as the GCCUIC - and we think we have long titles . . . we just have three

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initials. My term for that ministry is completed. I now serve on the Standing 

Commission on Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations, on the theological team 

working for full communion between the United Methodist Church and our Episcopal 

Church. We are working toward a relationship similar to that which we now have with 

the Evangelical Lutheran Church. I commend to you the study document for 

congregational use, published by our two churches, “Make Us One With Christ”. A 

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link on our diocesan website has been established, to make available an electronic copy 

of this material. This is an exciting time and I am pleased to be on that front-line 

ministry of seeking unity in Christ. 

When I became your bishop, members of several congregations, clergy and laity 

throughout the Diocese sought to remove the church property from the Diocese. It was 

a painful time for us and that process has been repeated across the Episcopal Church. 

The House of Bishops formed a Property Task Force to assist those who face that 

unpleasant reality. Because of our experiences, I was invited to serve on that body 

along with Palmer Hamilton, a member of our host parish. We are committed to 

protect property given to the Episcopal Church. I say to you, that individuals may 

leave, but the church remains. 

The Blue Ribbon Task Force, under the direction of The Rev. Thack Dyson, has 

made its initial report to me and then to the Standing Committee. I have asked that 

report be given to this convention and that copies of the written report be distributed 

and available for your review and information. The Committee has done good work 

and the information collected and evaluated is important in helping us move forward 

as a diocese. The Standing Committee is already preparing to incorporate the 

materials, evaluations and conclusions into our ongoing process of discernment, that 

should assist us in “Operation Redesign” and facilitate some of the ways we function 

and do our work. Much of that will be the focus and center of retreat work to begin 

this next month. I find that exciting and energizing and commend this material to you 

and ask your prayers as we engage in this discernment process. I take this time to 

comment on a few aspects of the report. 

First, we must change the way we are doing business. We no longer have the 

luxury to conduct our business the way “we have always done in the past.” Change 

is going to take place and we need to be open to what will allow us to better 

accomplish the ministries that God is calling us to do. Perhaps the fear that some of 

us have about change and the crisis many believe the Episcopal Church and the 

Anglican Communion now faces, can be redeemed by allowing God to help us see 

these as opportunities that are before us. Change is not easy, but it is part of the fabric 

of life and has always been a companion of the Gospel message of Jesus. 

Second, is our need to respond, (as I have said) meaningfully to a world that is 

stung and struggling over the economic downturn world wide. Not just the world out 

there, but the world here, where we are living and working - just outside our doors. 

We have a message of Good News and hope that this is still God’s world and that in 

Jesus dwells the very incarnation of God’s love. We need to live that and show that to 

others in real and tangible ways. 

Third, we need to work together as communities of grace, and not as isolated 

individuals whose major concern is “what can I get out of what I do?” Jesus is 

challenging us to respond together, so that the impact of what we are able to do to 

address immediate needs and systemic injustices, takes on a whole new meaning. Can 

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“M ake Us O ne in Christ” a study guide, can be downloaded in electronic form from the w ebsite: 

www.episcopalchurch.org/ecum enism or w w w .diocgc.org.

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we see in Jesus’ calling his disciples, the setting of a course that builds up a paradigm 

of our Christian life together? Can we intentionally reach out to embrace others to join 

us in that journey? 

The four areas of emphasis from the Blue Ribbon Task Force are: Vision, 

Leadership, Communication and Stewardship. Please read and study their 

recommendations. They are important! Many of their recommendations are under 

study and implementation at this time. Much more needs to be accomplished. I 

believe that the Standing Committee and I will be able to move forward in arriving at 

a common Vision for our Diocese over this next year. 

Leadership challenges are exacerbated by reductions in programs and ministries, 

which includes the Visiting Bishops program of our diocese. The reappraisal of my 

visitation schedule is still under construction. Presently, we are on an eighteen month 

rotation for Sunday visitations. However, I am always pleased to do weekday 

visitations. 

Communication continues to confront us with challenges that we are addressing 

and will continue to do so. If our people do not get information, how can they be 

educated and make informed decisions? To that end, I would like to see a copy of the 

Episcopal Church’s newspaper in every home or at least have every congregation 

publish the site for on-line access and viewing of that material. We need to embrace 

the power of the computer to its full use and potential. 

Stewardship continues to be a part of my personal and corporate theology. Over 

the past years we have had stewardship conferences for the clergy and congregations’ 

leaders, by well known stewardship and planned giving professionals from around the 

church. We need to do more! But let me be clear, information does not change hearts 

or attitudes about money or our relationship with God unless it is used. Stewardship 

is a way of living and giving thankfully for all that we have received from God. When 

I give, I give to the Church in thanksgiving for what God has given me. At times that 

has been 5% and at others 12%. For me, a tithe is not just 10%, it is a place to begin or 

to strive toward; it is Biblical - it is not magical! 

The Committee uncovered some alarming trends in giving, and much of their 

report examines the reasons for these trends. We need to help leaders talk about 

money without being embarrassed. It is a privilege! It is about relationships! It is not 

about fund raising! 

I made a mistake! The Standing Committee made a mistake! The Diocese of the 

Central Gulf Coast in Convention made a mistake! When we decided to allow 

restricted giving to the congregations, the Diocese and the Episcopal Church, we did 

so for pastoral reasons. What we have modeled is not stewardship. In our corporate 

behavior we are now reflecting a form of giving (which has diminished over these last 

few years), not with gratitude, but to meet our own personal needs, wants and desires. 

I believe that should be discontinued as a policy of the Diocese by 2010! 

Now onto the Diocesan budget. The present economy is a powerful contributor 

to everyone’s and every institution’s financial dis-ease. This is a trend that has been 

ongoing for many years. I won’t repeat the litany of the past, but report to you that the 

budget for 2008 was markedly deficit, and the first draft of the proposed budget for 

2009 was $190,000 deficit! These are numbers that simply can not be made up without 

drastic action. The Standing Committee took drastic action in its attempt to balance 

the 2009 budget, but still are recommending taking just over $30,000 from the only 

discretionary fund we have left, to balance the budget.

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The proposed budget: 

� Reduces our gift to the University of the South (where we are an owning diocese!) 

from $15,000 to $10,000. 

� Reduces support for the work of the Commission on World Mission from $18,000 

to $10,000. 

� Reduces Beckwith and Wilmer Hall from $125,000 each to $117,500 each. 

� Reduces Murray House from $50,000 to $45,000. 

� Put off employing a full-time Youth Coordinator. 

� Cut back the employment package for the Director of Communications from 

$64,000 to $40,000. 

These are tough decisions that lie before us, dramatically affecting our diocesan 

institutions and programs, and holding the line on hoped-for expansion in youth 

ministries and communications. 

Not withstanding the obvious distractions: the economy, hurricane recovery, and 

leadership transition, the main focus of our work going forward must be 

"Stewardship"! The depressed financial state of our local, national and global 

economies is not a primary factor in the ongoing downward slide in our giving and 

stewardship within the Diocese. As the Treasurer, McGee Lorren repeated in her 

report to the Convention: "Preaching and education on stewardship at all levels - 

congregation and Diocese, is critical in the next 12 months and will be necessary to 

reverse these trends.” Similar words came from the Blue Ribbon Task Force. 

This is a difficult time for the Diocese and for the international world economy. 

This is also an exciting time, filled with challenge and hope. I believe we are called by 

God to reach deep within ourselves and share with a hurting and broken world. Our 

focus needs to be on Jesus who is the giver of all good things. Our focus needs to be 

on the Word incarnate and the sacramentality of our giving, our actions and our 

witness “...what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness 

and to walk humbly with your God?” I believe God will bless us and that we will be 

a blessing to others through our faithfulness and witness. 

I commit to you, that going forward, stewardship at all levels - Diocesan, 

congregational and individually, will be a high priority of our work together. I invite 

all of you, as leaders of the Diocese, to come along and be a part of bringing us back to 

financial stability for the future. The future is before us! I believe we can make a 

change that allows ministry to grow and deepen in this part of God’s Kingdom! 

May God bless us all in the ministries we share. 

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THE BISHOP’S OFFICIAL ACTS FOR 2008 

Summary of the official acts of The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II for 2008 as 

required by Title III, Canon 24, Section 6 of the Canons of the General Convention. 

CONFIRMATIONS/RECEPTIONS/ 

BAPTISMS 

Duncan 246/35/19 

Donovan 7/1/1, Duvall 7/0/0, 

Jones 2/0/0, Miller 14/2/0 

FUNERALS 1 

NEW MINISTRIES 4 

Thomas K. Frizzell 06/12/08 

Jeffery A. Jencks 09/26/08 

C. Neal Goldsborough 11/14/08 

Elizabeth J. Powell 03/26/08 

Ede M. Plovanich 05/04/08 

Sarah A. Shirley 06/25/08 

J. Scott Trotter 06/11/08 

Nancy L. Threadgill 11/21/08 

ORDINATIONS 

Priest 5 

William R. Bell, Jr. 05/10/08 

Norman H. Bray 05/03/08 

Denson F. Freeman, Jr. 05/17/08 

Becky V. Tinnon 06/28/08 

Michael S. Tinnon 06/28/08 

Deacon 5 

Milledge Baker 11/23/08 

Anthony E. MacWhinnie, II 06/07/08 

Becky V. Tinnon 01/06/08 

Michael S. Tinnon 01/06/08 

John W. Withrock, Jr. 06/07/08 

POSTULANTS ACCEPTED AS 

CANDIDATES 

Milledge L. Baker 03/15/08 

POSTULANTS ACCEPTED for 

Seminary 

Robert P. Dixon 11/04/08 

Michael P. Drinkwater 11/04/08 

Lauren F. Flowers 11/04/08 

Joseph P. Mathews 11/04/08 

Sandra K. MacLeod 11/04/08 

Peter R. Wong 11/04/08 

POSTULANTS ACCEPTED for the 

Vocational Diaconate 

Betty Jo Brenemen 11/07/08 

John L. Brewer 11/07/08 

R. Jayne Carson 11/07/08 

Bobby W. Dean 11/07/08 

Susan M. Douglas 11/07/08 

Clara M. Hewis 11/0/708 

Edward T. Richards 11/07/08 

Raymond D. Wishart 11/07/08 

CLERGY RECEIVED 

Jeffery A. Jencks, Rhode Island 07/06/08 

C. Neal Goldsborough, Rhode Is. 09/21/08 

Steven J. Pankey, Central Penn. 01/25/08 

Margaret Shepard, Alabama 07/01/08 

Sarah A. Shirley, Arizona 01/01/08 

J. Scott Trotter, Arkansas 01/01/08 

CLERGY DIMITTED 

Lois R. Jernagan, Florida 08/01/08 

CLERGY RELEASED 

Walter W. Howard 02/03/08

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BISHOP DUNCAN’S DIARY 

An expanded version of the Bishop’s Diary is in the diocesan archives. 

January 2008 

1 Tuesday, New Years Day: Day off at home and visiting friends. 

2 Pensacola: Day in office. 

3 Day off at home. 


5 Day at home. 

6 Sunday, Epiphany: Good Shepherd, Mobile; celebrated, preached attended reception, met with 

vestry. Afternoon at Cathedral in Mobile where I ordained The Rev. Michael Tinnon and The 

Rev. Becky Tinnon to the diaconate. Home in evening. 




10 Day off at home celebrating Kathy’s birthday. 

11 Pensacola: M orning in office. Drove in afternoon to Birmingham. Evening meeting with the 

Presiding Bishop and other bishops honoring Bishop Suffragan-elect John McKee Sloan. 

12 Birmingham, Cathedral of the Advent: Participated in the episcopal consecration of the new 

Bishop Suffragan. Home in afternoon. 

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13 1 Sunday after Epiphany: St. Thomas’, Greenville; celebrated, preached, confirmed three (3) 

adults; two (2) males , one (1) female, attended luncheon, visited with Fr. and Mrs. Lindstrom 

in their new home. Today’s service began the sesqui-centennial year of this parish. Home in 

afternoon. 


15 Pensacola: Morning in office and then with diocesan clergy for pre-Lenten quiet day at Christ 

Church, Pensacola, led by Bishop Bob Jones. 


17 Morning flight to New York; evening at General Seminary at wedding rehearsal. 

18 New York City, Chapel of the Good Shepherd of General Seminary: Officiated at the marriage 

of The Rev. Luke Jernagan and Hopie W elles 

19 New York City: Day with our son, Andrew. 

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20 2 Sunday after Epiphany: New York City; attended Eucharist at Church of the Ascension; late 

afternoon flight home. 


22 Pensacola: Morning in office; lunch at Malbis with St. Luke’s, Mobile, School Committee; 

afternoon in office. 


24 Morning in Mobile for meeting with board of W ilmer Hall and then with others. Home in 

evening. 

25 Morning in office and then to St. Andrew’s, Destin, for meeting with Standing Committee into 

the early evening. 


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27 3 Sunday after Epiphany: Trinity, Atmore; celebrated, preached, confirmed one (1) adult 

female, and attended luncheon. Home in afternoon. Then took evening flight to Baltimore. 

28–31 Baltimore: reading General Ordination Exams. Took evening train to New York City. 

February 2008 

1-2 New York City: Meeting with board of General Theological Seminary. Took evening flight 

home. 

3 Last Sunday after Epiphany: St. John’s, Pensacola; celebrated, preached, confirmed one (1) 

female, and attended luncheon. Kathy and I drove in afternoon to Mobile for a Mardi Gras 

street party. Overnight at cathedral apartment. Today Bishop Robert Miller visited St. Anna’s, 

Poarch, and celebrated, preached, and confirmed three (3) adults; two (2) males, one (1) female. 

4-5 Mobile: Mardi Gras festivities.

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6 Ash W ednesday: Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile; celebrated at noon. Afternoon in Pensacola 

office and home for the evening. 

7 W orked in my study at home in the morning and in the Pensacola office in the afternoon. 

8 Pensacola: Day in office. Evening at home with friends. 

9 W orked in my study at home. 

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10 1 Sunday in Lent: Holy Nativity, Panama City; celebrated, preached, baptized two (2) males, 

confirmed seven (7) adults; five (5) males, two (2) females, received two (2) adults; one (1) male, 

one (1) female, attended luncheon, and met with vestry. Drove home in afternoon. Today, 

Bishop Robert Miller visited St. Mark’s, Troy, and celebrated, preached, and confirmed five (5) 

adults; three (3) males, two (2) females. 





15 Pensacola: Day in office 

16 Morning at home. Drove to Mobile in afternoon. Evening with clergy and vestry of St. Luke’s, 

Mobile. 

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17 2 Sunday of Lent: St. Luke’s, Mobile; celebrated, preached, confirmed eight (8) adults; two (2) 

males, six (6) females, received one (1) adult male, attended reception, and afterward enjoyed 

lunch with Rector and his family. Drove home in afternoon. Today, Bishop Herbert Donovan 

visited Trinity Church, Mobile, and celebrated, preached, baptized one (1) female, and 

confirmed three (3) adults; one (1) male and two (2) females.. 



20 Drove to Mobile apartment in morning. To St. Paul’s, Mobile, in afternoon to prepare for 

annual diocesan convention. 

21 Mobile: Annual Diocesan Convention opened at St. Paul’s. Met with committees in afternoon. 

Celebrated opening Eucharist. 

22 Mobile, St. Paul’s: Annual Diocesan Convention. 

23 Mobile, St. Paul’s: Annual Diocesan Convention; celebrated at closing Eucharist. 

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24 3 Sunday of Lent: St. Mark’s, Mobile; celebrated, preached, confirmed four (4) adults; two (2) 

males, two (2) females , and attended reception. Drove home in afternoon. Today, Bishop 

Herbert Donovan visited St. Paul’s Church, Foley, and celebrated, preached, confirmed one (1) 

female, and received one (1) male. 

25 Day off at home and doing errands. 



28 Drove to Holy Nativity, Panama City, for the funeral of The Rev. Sidney Ellis. Afternoon taking 

time off at home. 


M arch 2008 

1 Drove to Mobile. Evening dinner with confirmands of Christ Church Cathedral. 

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2 4 Sunday in Lent: Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile; celebrated, preached, confirmed four (4) 

adults; one (1) male, three (3) females, and attended luncheon. Attended afternoon Evensong 

at All Saints, Mobile, including dedicatory recital of new pipe organ. Today, Bishop Herbert 

Donovan visited St. Stephen’s, Brewton, and celebrated, preached, and confirmed three (3) 

adults; one (1) male and two (2) females. Bishop Robert Miller visited Advent, Lillian, and 

celebrated, preached, received one (1) female and confirmed three (3) adult females. 

3 Pensacola: Day in office. Drove in late afternoon to Mobile for overnight in apartment. 

4 Drove to Austin, Texas. Dinner with Ian and Amanda. Overnight at seminary. 

5 Austin, Texas: Morning visit with seminarian; then drove to Camp Allen for meeting with 

House of Bishops. 

6-12 Camp Allen, Texas: Meeting with House of Bishops. 

9 Today, Bishop Robert Miller visited St. Mary’s, Coden, and celebrated, preached and confirmed 

one (1) female. He also visited St. Andrew’s, Mobile, where he preached and celebrated. 

13 Drove home.

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16 Palm Sunday: St. Francis’, Gulf Breeze; celebrated, preached, confirmed one(1) adult female and 

attended luncheon. Home in afternoon. 

17 Pensacola: Day in office. Late afternoon meeting with vestry of St. John’s, Pensacola. 

18 Pensacola: Day in office. Drove in late afternoon to Mobile. Overnight in apartment. 

19 Mobile: Several meetings. 

20 Maundy Thursday: W orked at home; attending evening liturgy. 

21 Good Friday: Preached in afternoon service at Christ Church, Pensacola. 

22 Holy Saturday: Day at home working 

23 Easter Day: St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola: celebrated, preached, attended reception. Home for 

remainder of day. 

24 Easter Monday: Office closed. Day off at home. 


26 Pensacola: Day in office. Evening at St. Augustine’s, Navarre, for Celebration of New Ministry 

for The Rev. Betsy Powell. Her husband, The Rev. David Powell, was preacher. 



29 Flew to Phoenix, Arizona, for the Chelsea Group retreat. 

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2 Sunday of Easter: Phoenix. Today, Bishop Robert Miller visited St. Mary’s, Andalusia, and 

celebrated, preached, confirmed two (2) adult males, and received one (1) female.. 

31 Phoenix. 

April 2008 

1 Phoenix. 

2 Took early flight to Los Angeles for meeting of Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Inter- 

Religious Relations of The Episcopal Church. 

3 Los Angeles: meeting continued. 

4 Los Angeles: Morning meeting and afternoon flight to Pensacola and home. 

5 Day working at home. 

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6 3 Sunday of Easter: Christ Church, Pensacola; celebrated, preached, confirmed eleven (11) 

adults; seven (7) male and four (4) females, received four (4) adults; one (1) male and three (3) 

females , and attended reception. Afternoon at Beckwith Camp and Conference Center to 

dedicate several new buildings including the Odom Tree House and the Master’s Center. Home 

in evening. 

7 Pensacola: Day in office and late afternoon meeting in Mobile at the cathedral. 

8 Pensacola: Morning meeting at St. Monica’s, Cantonment, and then flight to New York City to 

General Seminary. 

9-11 New York: Meetings preparing for Lambeth Conference. 

12 New York: Morning meeting and afternoon flight home. 

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13 4 Sunday of Easter: St. Paul’s, Daphne; celebrated, preached, confirmed thirteen (13) adults six 

(6) males and seven (7) females; and received two (2) females. Lunch with Fr. and Mrs. Dyson. 

Home in afternoon. 


15 Pensacola: Morning in office; noon and afternoon meeting in St. Anna’s, Poarch; late afternoon 

meeting at Beckwith. Home in evening. 

16 Pensacola: Morning in office; afternoon meeting at Rose Mary Beach. 



19 Morning at home. Drove to St. Paul’s, Mobile, in afternoon. Evening with the clergy families. 

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20 5 Sunday of Easter: St. Paul’s, Mobile; celebrated, preached, confirmed thirty (30) children and 

adults; fourteen (14) males and fifteen (15) females, received one (1) adult male, and attended 

reception. Then to the cathedral to attend a lawn party celebrating the third anniversary of 

establishment as cathedral. Home in afternoon. 


22 Morning flight to San Francisco for Systems Group retreat. 

23-24 San Francisco: retreat.

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25 Took morning flight home. 

26 Day at home. Drove to Mobile for overnight. 

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27 6 Sunday of Easter: St. James’, Fairhope; celebrated, preached, confirmed eight (8) adults; three 

(3) males and five (5) females, received two (2) adult males and attended reception. Then to 

Beckwith for Christ Church Cathedral picnic. In afternoon, celebrated the Cursillo closing 

Eucharist. Home for the evening. 

28 Took early flight to Dallas for the United Methodist Church -The Episcopal Church Conference. 

29-30 Dallas. 

M ay 2008 

1 Dallas: Took early flight home. Home for afternoon and evening. 

2 Drove to Trinity, Apalachicola, for meeting of Standing Committee. In late afternoon, drove 

to Marianna for overnight. 

3 Marianna: St. Luke’s; ordained The Rev. Norman Bray to the priesthood and attended reception. 

Then to W ewahitchka for overnight. 

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4 7 Sunday of Easter: St. John’s, W ewahitchka; celebrated, preached, confirmed five (5) adults; 

two (2) males, three (3) females, and attended luncheon. Then drove to Nativity, Dothan, and 

celebrated, preached for the Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Ede Plovanich as Rector. 

Drove to Mobile for overnight. 

5 Mobile: meetings throughout the day. Drove home in evening. 

6 Morning working at home and then in Pensacola office. 



9 Pensacola: Day in office. Late afternoon drive to Panama City for overnight. 

10 Panama City: Holy Nativity; ordained The Rev. Dr. W illiam Bell to the priesthood. Drove home 

in afternoon, stopping en route at St. Augustine’s, Navarre, for their pig roast. 

11 Pentecost: St. Augustine’s, Navarre; celebrated, preached, confirmed eight (8) adults; three (3) 

males, five (5) females, and attended reception. Home in afternoon. Bishop Bob Jones visited 

Christ Church, Pensacola and celebrated, preached and confirmed two (2) adult males. 

12 Took early flight to New York City for meeting of the General Theological Seminary board. 

13 New York City: General Seminary board meetings. 

14 New York City: General Seminary graduation. Took afternoon flight home. 



17 Drove to Epiphany, Enterprise; ordained The Rev. De Freeman to the priesthood. Home in 

afternoon. 

18 Trinity Sunday: Holy Cross, Pensacola; celebrated, preached, and installed vestry. The Rev. 

Jeffrey Jencks will soon arrive as the new Rector. Afternoon at home. 

19 Pensacola: Morning work in office and then to Beckwith for spring clergy conference. New 

Diocesan journals were distributed. 

20 Beckwith: Clergy conference concluded at lunch. Afternoon meeting at Advent, Lillian, en route 

home for evening. 

21 Pensacola: Day in office. Home in afternoon not feeling well. 



24 W orked at home and in office. Attended afternoon Eucharist at St. Christopher’s, Pensacola. 

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25 2 Sunday after Pentecost: Morning at home; afternoon with friends at Point Clear. 


27 At home after medical procedure. 

28 Pensacola in office and doing errands. 

29 Day off at home and doing errands. 


31 W orked at home and drove to Mobile. Met with vestry of Redeemer for drinks and enjoyed 

supper with the Rector and his wife.

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1 3 Sunday after Pentecost: Redeemer, Mobile; Taught class of confirmands, celebrated, 

preached, baptized one (1) fem ale child, confirmed three (3) adults; one (1) male, two (2) 

females, attended barbeque luncheon. Home in afternoon. 

2 Pensacola: Medical procedure. Meetings in Lillian and in Pensacola office. 

3 Morning tending to family matters; remainder of day in Pensacola office. 

4 Pensacola: W orked on preparations for Lambeth Conference. 


6 Drove to Mobile for noon meeting. In afternoon, attended installation of The Most Rev. Thomas 

Rodi as Archbishop of Mobile. Home by evening. 

7 Drove to M obile. At Christ Church Cathedral, ordained The Rev. Anthony M acW hinne and 

The Rev. John W ithrock to diaconate. In afternoon, I confirmed one (1) adult male in the chapel 

of Trinity, Mobile. Home by evening. 

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8 4 Sunday after Pentecost: St. John’s, Mobile; celebrated, preached, confirmed four (4) adults; 

three (3) males, one (1) female, received one (1) adult female, attended reception, and enjoyed 

lunch with Fr. and Mrs. Heard. En route home, enjoyed organ concert at Christ Church, 

Pensacola. 

9 Breakfast with Dick Schori (husband of the Presiding Bishop) who was in town for a funeral. 

Pensacola: Day in office. In afternoon, I confirmed a patient in local hospital. 

10 Pensacola: Day in office. Drove to Mobile in afternoon for meetings. 

11 Pensacola: Day in office. Drove to St. Peter’s, Bon Secour, in afternoon for the Celebration of 

a New Ministry for The Rev. Scott Trotter as Rector. Home in evening. 

12 Pensacola: Morning tending to personal matters. In late afternoon, to St. John’s, Pensacola, for 

Celebration of a New Ministry for The Rev. Tom Frizzell as Priest-in-Charge. This is the first 

in our diocese of having an pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serve an 

Episcopal congregation. E. L. C. A. Bishop Ed Benaway was present and concelebrated. 


14 Early drive to St. Mary’s, Coden, for the ground breaking of a new church. Then drove to 

Panama City Beach for visitation; met with vestry and had dinner with Rector. 

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15 5 Sunday after Pentecost: Grace Church, Panama City Beach; celebrated and preached. Home 

in afternoon. 

16 Pensacola: Day in office and doing errands. 


18 Pensacola: Morning in office. To St. Jude’s, Nashville, in afternoon, and celebrated Holy 

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Communion by the 1928 rite to commence the 50 anniversary year of the parish. 

19 Day off tending to medical and other personal matters. 

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20 Our 38 wedding anniversary. Pensacola: Day in office. 

21 Drove to Nativity, Dothan, for 11:00 am service of diocesan wide confirmation. Celebrated, 

preached, confirmed: Nativity, Dothan; eighteen (18) adults; eight (8) males, ten (10) females, 

Crestview, Epiphany: confirmed one (1) female and received one (1) male. Drove to Chipley 

for the night. 

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22 6 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Matthew’s, Chipley; celebrated, preached, confirmed six(6) 

people; three (3) males and three (3) females, attended luncheon, and led session on upcoming 

Lambeth Conference. Home in the afternoon. 



25 Pensacola: Morning in office. Drove to St. Mary’s, Andalusia, in afternoon, for Celebration of 

New Ministry for The Rev. Sarah Shirley as Rector. Home for evening. 


27 Pensacola: Morning in office, and then drove to St. Thomas’, Greenville, for meeting of Standing 

Committee. Home in late afternoon and dinner in Fort W alton Beach. 

28 St. Simon’s, Fort W alton Beach: Ordained The Rev. Michael Tinnon and The Rev. Becky Tinnon 

to priesthood. Bishop George Packard preached. Drove to St. James’, Fairhope, officiated in the 

afternoon wedding of The Rev. and Mrs. Roy Elam, and attended the reception afterwards. 

Home for the night.

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29 7 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Thom as, Citronelle, and celebrated the Eucharist for the six 

members present of this small congregation. Then drove to St. Peter’s, Jackson, and celebrated, 

preached, baptized two (2) teenage boys, confirmed four (4) adults; two (2) males, two (2) 

females, and enjoyed a fish-fry afterwards. Home in the afternoon. 


July 2008 

1 Day at home and doing errands before going to Lambeth. 

2 Took mid-day flight through Atlanta to Manchester, England. 

3-15 England and Scotland: Visiting with family and friends before going to Canterbury for 

Lambeth Conference. 

16 Arrived in Canterbury in mid-afternoon and settled into our rooms at the University of Kent. 

17-19 Canterbury: Bishops’ Retreat before convening of Lambeth Conference. 

20-31 Canterbury: Lambeth Conference. 

August 2008 

1–3 Canterbury: Lambeth Conference. 

4-26 England and Ireland: Vacation. 

27 Flew from Shannon through Atlanta to Pensacola and home. 



30 Day at home and watching progress of Hurricane Gustav. 

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31 16 Sunday after Pentecost: St. John’s, Robertsdale; I celebrated, preached, baptized two (2) 

males, confirmed five (5) adults; two (2) males and three (3) females, blessed several new 

sacramental appointments for the church, and attended lunch. Home in afternoon, and made 

last preparations for Gustav. 

Septem ber 2008 

1 Labor Day, Office closed: Hurricane Gustav came ashore west of New Orleans. Damages were 

minimal – three years to the day after Katrina. 

2 Pensacola: Day in office and other meetings in Pensacola. 


4 Day off at home. Afternoon at St. Peter’s, Bon Secour, for fish fry supper. 


6 Morning at home. Afternoon drive to Apalachicola, and evening with Vicar and vestry of 

Trinity Church. 

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7 17 Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity, Apalachicola; celebrated, preached, confirmed four (4) 

adults; two (2) m ales, two (2) females, received three (3) adult females, and enjoyed brunch. 

Drove to St. Patrick’s, Panama City, and celebrated, preached, confirmed one (1) adult female, 

received one (1) adult male, and enjoyed lunch. Drove home in afternoon. 


9 Pensacola: Morning in office. Drove to Robertsdale for lunch with Baldwin County clergy. 

Home in evening. 

10 Pensacola: Morning in office. Drove to Mobile for mid-day meeting with Cathedral Foundation 

Board and other meetings in Mobile. Home in evening. 

11 Pensacola: Morning in office. Drove to Atmore for meeting with St. Dismas Community at 

Fountain Prison, confirmed four (4) adult males. Home in late afternoon. 



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14 18 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Simon’s, Fort W alton Beach; Led adult forum on Lambeth 

Conference, celebrated, preached, confirmed five (5) adults; three (3) males, two (2) females. 

Drove to Beckwith in afternoon for Cursillo closing; celebrated and preached. Home in evening. 


16 Drove to Mobile and flew to Salt Lake City for meeting of House of Bishops. 

17-18 Salt Lake City, Utah: House of Bishops.

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19 Salt Lake City, Utah: House of Bishops adjourned at noon; took afternoon flight home. 

20 Morning at home. Drove to Marianna in afternoon. Evening meeting with Rector and vestry. 

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19 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Luke’s, Marianna; I celebrated, preached, and confirmed 

seventeen (17) adults; seven (7) males, ten (10) females. Then to St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs 

where I celebrated, preached, confirmed two (2) males, received two adults; one (1) male, one 

(1) female, and enjoy lunch and a short vestry meeting. Then home, and on to Beckwith for the 

autumn clergy conference. 

22 Beckwith, Clergy Conference. 

23 Beckwith, Clergy Conference: Meetings with several clergy after the conference. H om e in 

evening. 

24 Drove to Birmingham for time with The Rev. Rusty Goldsmith to plan stewardship consultation. 

25 Birmingham: Day off. 

26 Drove home. Late afternoon work in office. Evening at Holy Cross, Pensacola, for Celebration 

of a New Ministry for The Rev. Jeffrey Jencks. Home in evening. 

27 Morning at home. Afternoon drive to Monroeville for the night. 

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20 Sunday after Pentecost: St. John’s, Monroeville; met with vestry, celebrated, preached, and 

attended reception. Drove to Mobile for afternoon meeting at W ilmer Hall. Home in evening. 



October 2008 

1 Took early flight to W ashington, D. C. for meeting of the General Board of Examining 

Chaplains. 

2-3 W ashington, D. C. 

4 Took morning flight to Dothan and drove to Eufaula for the evening. 

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5 21 Sunday after Pentecost: St. James’, Eufaula; celebrated, preached, and confirmed three (3) 

adult females. Then drove to Epiphany, Enterprise, for mid-day service where I celebrated, 

preached, confirmed two (2) adult males, received one (1) adult male, attended reception, and 

met with vestry. Home in later afternoon. 

6 Took early flight to New York City for meeting of Standing Commission on Ecumenical and 

Inter-religious Relations at General Seminary. 

7-9 New York City: SCEIR meeting. 

10 Flew home, did some work in the office, and home for evening. 

11 Morning at home. Drove mid-day to Port St. Joe for the evening. 

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12 22 Sunday after Pentecost: St. James’, Port St. Joe; celebrated, preached, and attended 

reception. Then drove to St. Andrew’s, Panama City where I celebrated, preached, attended 

reception, and met with vestry. Then to St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach, for mid-afternoon service 

where I celebrated, preached, confirmed two (2) adults; one (1) male, one (1) female, received 

three (3) adult females, attended vestry, and visited with The Rev. and Mrs. Anthony 

MacW hinnie. Home for evening. 

13 Pensacola: Day in office. Drove to Fort W alton Beach for dinner with friends. 


15 Took morning flight to Dallis for meeting of July 2008 not proofed from here United Methodist 

Church - The Episcopal Church (UMC-TEC) conference. 

16-17 Dallas: UMC-TEC meeting. 

18 Flew home. Celebrated and preached at 5:30 pm Eucharist at St. Christopher’s, Pensacola. 

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19 23 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Christopher’s, Pensacola; celebrated, preached, and confirmed 

ten (10) adults; six (6) males, four (4) females. Enjoyed lunch with Fr. and Mrs. Eric Long. Home 

in evening. 


21 Pensacola: Day of medical appointments and work in office. 



24 Pensacola: Day in office. In evening, attended silent auction at St. Augustine’s, Navarre. 

25 Morning at home. Drove to Mobile in afternoon for overnight.

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26 24th Sunday after Pentecost: All Saints, Mobile; I celebrated, preached, confirmed twelve (12) 

adults; eight (8) males, four (4) females, received three (3) adults; two (2) males, one (1) female, 

and then drove to St. Francis’, Dauphin Island, where I celebrated, preached, confirmed one (1) 

adult female, and met with vestry. This took longer than expected, and I was not able to get to 

Beckwith for the Cursillo Closing Eucharist as I had planned. Home in evening. 


28 Day off with friends. 

29 Day off with friends. 

30 Pensacola: Morning in office and then drove to Advent, Lillian, for meeting of Standing 

Committee. Home in evening. 


Novem ber 2008 

1 Drove to Beckwith and celebrated Eucharist for the first Brotherhood of St. Andrew Men’s 

Conference. Drove to Crestview in afternoon and had dinner with Fr. and Mrs. Freeman and 

vestry. 

2 Sunday of All Saints: Epiphany, Crestview; celebrated, preached, confirmed three (3) adult 

females, and received one (1) adult male. Then drove to St. Jude’s, Niceville, where I celebrated, 

preached, baptized three (3) adults; one (1) male, two (2) females, confirmed six (6) adults; one 

(1) male, five (5) females, received, attended reception, and then enjoyed lunch with Fr. and Mrs. 

Hein. Home in afternoon. 


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4 Pensacola: Day in office. Today, Barack Obama was elected 44 President of the United States. 

5 Pensacola: Day in office and attended reception at the Sewanee Club. 




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9 26 Sunday after Pentecost: St. Mary’s, Milton; I celebrated, preached, confirmed five (5) adults; 

two (2) males, three (3) females, attended reception, and met w ith vestry. Then drove to 

Immanuel, Bay Minette, for their Centenary Celebration. I celebrated, preached, baptized one 

(1) male and one (1) female, and attended reception. Home in evening. Today, Bishop Charles 

Duvall visited St. Thomas’, Greenville, for part of the Centenary Celebration of this parish; there 

he celebrated, preached, and confirmed seven (7) adults; one (1) male and six (6) females. It is 

always a joy and privilege to have Bishop Duvall back home in the Central Gulf Coast. 

10 Morning visiting priests in Pensacola hospitals. Drove to Mobile for a meeting and then back 

to Pensacola for other meetings in office. 




14 Pensacola: Day in office. Evening at Christ Church, Pensacola, for the Celebration of New 

Ministry for The Rev. Neal Goldsborough as Rector. Bishop Peter Lee preached. 

15 Morning at home. Drove in afternoon to San Destin to check into room. Drove to Christ the 

King, Santa Rosa Beach to meet with vestry and then dinner with Fr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper. 

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16 27 Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach; I celebrated, preached, confirmed 

four (4) adults; one (1) male, four (4) females, and then drove to St. Andrew’s, Destin, where I 

celebrated, preached, confirmed five (5) adults; two (2) males, three (3) females, received one (1) 

adult female, attended reception, and then enjoyed lunch with the Powells. Home in afternoon. 

17 Drove to Montgomery and enjoyed dinner w ith som e of the leaders of tomorrow’s Annual 

Bishop’s Conference on Shared Ministry. 

18 Montgomery: Church of the Ascension: Annual Bishop’s Conference on Shared Ministry (hosted 

by Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic bishops in Alabama). Bishop Christopher Epting 

was the conference speaker. In late afternoon, I drove to St. Mark’s, Troy, for meeting with the 

Rector and Deacon John W ithrock. In the evening, I celebrated, preached, confirmed six (6) 

adults; two (2) males and four (4) females, attended reception and late supper with university 

students. 

19 Drove to Pensacola, worked in office, and went home for evening. 

20 Pensacola: Day in office.

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21 Pensacola: Day in office. In afternoon, drove to Good Shepherd, Mobile, for the Celebration of 

New Ministry for The Rev. Nancy Threadgill. Home in evening. 


23 Last Sunday after Pentecost, Christ the King: St. Peter’s, Bon Secour; I celebrated, preached, 

baptized four (4) females, confirmed six (6) adults, four (4) males, two (2) females, received three 

(3) adults,; one (1) male, two (2) females and enjoyed lunch with the congregation. In afternoon, 

drove to Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, where I ordained The Rev. Milledge Baker to the 

Transitional Diaconate. Drove home in evening. 

24 Pensacola: Day in office and at home. 



27 Thanksgiving Day: At home. 

28 Drove to Beaumont, Texas, for overnight. 

29 Drove to Austin. 

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1 Sunday in Advent: Austin, Texas; Bella Isadora Duncan, our first grandchild, was born at 6:45 

pm. She is beautiful, and I was able to hold her for awhile. 

Decem ber 2008 

1-6 Austin with family 

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7 2 Sunday of Advent: Drove home. 



10 Pensacola: Day in office and doctor’s visits. 



13 Morning at home. Drove in afternoon to St. Michael’s, Ozark, for supper meeting with Vestry. 

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14 3 Sunday of Advent: St. Michael’s, Ozark; I celebrated, preached, confirmed three (3) adults; 

one (1) male, two (2) females. Drove to Gulf Breeze in afternoon for a concert, before going 

home. 

15 Pensacola: Morning in office with m eeting to plan the visit of the Presiding Bishop. Drove in 

afternoon to St. James’, Fairhope, for meeting of Beckwith board. 

16 Flew to Los Angeles for Bishop’s System Group conference. 

17-19 Los Angeles. 

20 Took afternoon flight to Mobile and then home. 

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21 4 Sunday of Advent. Day at home. 


23 Pensacola: Morning in office and then to Mobile for a Mardi Gras party. Home in evening. 

24 Christmas Eve: Pensacola; Morning in office. Drove to Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, for the 

5:00 pm Eucharist, and then to St. Mary’s, Andalusia, for a 9:30 pm Eucharist where I celebrated, 

preached, and baptized. Home at 2:00 am. 

25-27 At home. 

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28 1 Sunday after Christmas Day: St. Francis’, Gulf Breeze; I celebrated, preached, baptized three 

(3) children; 0ne (1) male and two (2) females, and attended reception. Home in afternoon. 

29-31 Days at home and doctor’s visits. W e were well blessed this past year and for that we give 

thanks to God.

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Appendix II 

REPORTS TO THE CONVENTION OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE, 

THE GENERAL OFFICERS, THE BOARDS, 

COMMISSIONS AND COORDINATORS OF THE DIOCESE 

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE 

The Standing Committee held business meetings during the 2008-2009 term 

at the following times and places: 

1. February 23, 2008, St. Paul’s, Mobile; 

2. May 2, 2008, Trinity, Apalachicola; 

3. June 27, 2008, St. Thomas’, Greenville; 

4. October 30, 2008, Church of the Advent, Lillian; 

5. January 16, 2009, St. Paul’s, Daphne. 

At the meeting on February 23, 2008, the Committee took the following action: 

1. Elected The Rev. Ken Cumbie to be president of the Standing 

Committee for the 2008/2009 term. 

2. Elected Dr. Melinda Henderson secretary for the 2008/2009 term. 

3. On nomination by the Bishop, the Standing Committee elected Hal 

Major, St. Christopher’s, Pensacola and The Rev. Thomas Heard, St. 

John’s, Mobile to three-year terms on the Commission on Finance. 

4. Consented to the elections of Bishops Coadjutor for the Diocese of 

South Dakota and the Diocese of Texas. 

5. Heard an update report from Rebecca Byrne on the proposed 

purchase of the Unger property for Beckwith Camp and Conference 

Center. 

6. Implemented a Visioning Strategy called “Operation Redesign” that 

would require the involvement of the entire Committee and would 

augment the work of the Special Committee. 

At the meeting on May 2, 2008, the Committee took the following action: 

1. Approved the purchase, for Beckwith Camp and Conference Center, 

approximately 18 acres, commonly known as the “Unger Property”, 

for $550,000. 

2. Approved St. Mary’s, Andalusia consolidating its two loans 

maturing in the Congregational Loan Fund. 

3. Approved the renegotiation of St. James, Eufaula’s, Capital 

Improvement loan with Colonial Bank. 

4. On recommendation of the Commission on Ministry and the Bishop, 

the Committee consented to the ordination to the priesthood for 

Michael Tinnon and Becky Tinnon. 

5. On recommendation of the Commission on Ministry and the Bishop, 

the Committee approved Anthony MacWhinnie and John Withrock 

to the Transitional Diaconate. 

6. Consented to the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for Central Ecuador. 

7. Consented to the following Episcopal elections: 

The Rev. Canon Paul Emil Lambert to be Suffragan Bishop of the 

Diocese of Dallas and The Rev. Canon Eugene Taylor Sutton to be 

Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland 

8. Approved refinancing the Congregational Loan Fund loan for Grace, 

Panama City Beach, in the amount of $74,000, to be paid over a 

period of ten years at a rate of 5% per annum.

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9. Approved for Epiphany, Enterprise, an additional advance on their 

Congregational Loan Fund bringing the balance to $100,000, to be 

repaid over a period of fifteen years at the rate of 5% per annum. 

10. Heard an “Operation Redesign” report from Dr. Henderson. 

At the meeting on Friday, June 27, 2008, the Committee took the following 

1. Approved the Diocese borrowing on behalf of Beckwith Camp and 

Conference Center, $699,000. 

2. Approved Holy Nativity, Panama City purchasing a house across 

from the church for $435,000, to be financed at a commercial bank. 

3. Approved the Diocese granting St. Mary’s, Coden up to $100,000 to 

provide the balance of funds due to complete the rebuilding of their 

church destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. 

4. On recommendation of Kathy Miller, Alabama Chancellor, the 

Committee amended its resolution regarding Redeemer, Mobile, to 

add a phrase authorizing the Bishop to execute a mortgage on the 

church property as collateral for their financing arrangement. 

5. Officially adopted and reaffirmed the policy for the protection of 

children and youth from abuse. 

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6. Affirmed and approved the resolution adopted by the 37 Annual 

Convention to form a companion relationship between the Diocese 

of the Central Gulf Coast and the Diocese of the Dominican 

Republic. 

7. Adopted a resolution to provide for Ecclesiastical Authority in the 

absence of the Bishop from the Diocese, for the Lambeth Conference. 

8. Heard an “Operation Redesign” report from Dr. Henderson. 

At the meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2008, the Committee took the 

following action: 

1. Approved St. James’, Eufaula refinancing their bank loan which 

matured in October 23, 2008, for a period of ninety days. 

2. Approved the annual salary and allowance package as presented by 

the Commission on Finance. 

3. Ratified all previous e-mail approvals: 

• The Diocese sold on behalf of Redeemer, Mobile to Mobile 

County, property for a road improvement for the sum of 

$42,934, given to Redeemer for their capital funds project. 

• Approved St. Mark’s, Troy to borrow $15,000 from the 

Congregational Loan Fund. 

• Approved St. Augustine, Navarre a loan in the amount of 

$66,161. 

• Approved St. John, Wewahitchka renewing a bank loan in 

the amount of $294,844. 

• Approved Grace, Panama City Beach refinancing their 

Congregational Loan in the amount of $70,719. 

4. Approved, subject to Commission on Ministry recommendation, the 

ordination of Milledge Baker to the Transitional Diaconate. 

5. Approved Trinity, Apalachicola to be admitted to the Diocese as a 

parish congregation and referred this matter to the Diocesan 

Convention for final approval. 

6. Consented to the Episcopal election of The Rev. Herman Hollerith, 

IV to be Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia.


7. Heard a report from Dr. Henderson regarding “Operation 

Redesign.” 

At its meeting on January 16, 2009, the Committee took the following action: 

1. Approved a loan for St. Mary’s Andalusia up to $155,000. 

2. Approved Housing Resolutions for Bishop Duncan and Canon 

Dunnam. 

3. Approved the Chapel of St. Dismas at Fountain Correctional Center, 

Atmore Alabama be a Mission Station. 

4. Consented to the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of 

Long Island. 

5. Approved the transfer of $100,000 from the hurricane fund to cover 

the construction deficit for St. Mary’s Coden and that the Diocesan 

staff facilitate the financing of the balance of approximately 

$165,000, and that payments for that loan be taken from the Turner 

Fund until the Diocese or St. Mary’s can make the monthly payment. 

6. Approved a budget for calendar year 2009 to be proposed to the 

Diocesan Convention. 

7. Heard a synopsis of the Report of the Special Committee for the 

Study of the Diocese presented by The Rev. Thack Dyson, Chair, and 

The Rev. Albert Kennington. The report will be presented to the 38 th 

Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The 

Special Committee recommends that the Bishop and Standing 

Committee “work together and incorporate the findings of the 

Special Committee and the “Operation Redesign” process currently 

underway in the Standing Committee, to make the vision of this 

diocese clear to all the clergy and laity as the first part of the 

proposed “Five Year Plan”. 

It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as president of the Standing 

Committee for the past year. It has been my pleasure to work with my colleagues on 

the Standing Committee over the last three years, and I want to thank them for their 

dedicated service to the Diocese. 


The Rev. Walter K. Cumbie, President 

REPORTS OF THE GENERAL OFFICERS: 

REPORT OF THE CHANCELLORS 

During 2008, the Chancellors have represented the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast by performing various legal services. We have had the opportunity to work on 

several real estate and trust matters, to advise the Bishop and staff on matters 

involving claims and insurance questions, to review proposed contracts, and to 

otherwise respond to inquiries from the Bishop and the Diocesan staff. The 

contributions of the Parish Chancellors continue to be outstanding and are much 

appreciated. 

We express our continued appreciation for the assistance given to us by the 

Bishop, Vince Currie, and everyone else on the Diocesan staff. 


M. Kathleen Miller, Esq. Scott Remington, Esq. 

Chancellor (Alabama) Chancellor (Florida)

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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY 

It is my privilege to report that the office of Secretary of the Diocese of the 

Central Gulf Coast has been fulfilled in the year 2008 in accordance with Canon 6 of the 

Canons of the Diocese. 

I express my gratitude to Bishop Duncan and his predecessors and to 

members of previous Conventions for permitting me to serve in this office for a total 

of fifteen years over three five-year intervals. In this office, I have learned much about 

the operation of our diocese and about the many rich ministries of our people. The 

enduring blessings for me are the many friends I have come to know and love 

throughout our diocese, especially members of the Diocesan office staff. And, to top 

all of this, this job is fun. I hope those who come after me enjoy this work as much as 

I have. 


The Rev. S. Albert Kennington, Secretary 

REPORT OF THE TREASURER/COMMISSION ON FINANCE 

When all the numbers were in, the Diocese again finished with a deficit budget 

for 2008. Income from Parishes and Missions at $1,566,316, was $167,103 less than 

what was pledged ($1,733,419). Fewer expenses than budgeted reduced the year-end 

deficit to $143,512. A draw of $143,512 from the Quigley Fund was used to balance the 

budget at $1,757,516. It should be noted that “redirected” pledges totaled $171,985, 

which is less than what had been “redirected” in 2007, but $10,000 more than budgeted 

for 2008! That trend appears to continue in the 2009 budget projections. Details of the 

2008 Income and Expense report are included in the pre-convention packet and will be 

included in the Diocesan Journal. 

For 2009, early pledge commitments from parishes and missions are about 

$32,262 more than what was actually given in 2008. Experience is that congregations 

pledge based on information that they have at the time, but often give more than they 

pledged by the end of the year. As mentioned earlier, it should be noted that 

“redirected” pledges for 2008 are down from pledged and paid in 2008, to $106,935. 

The recommended budget continues to honor those redirected pledges and has 

budgeted 10% of unrestricted income from congregations to the Episcopal Church USA 

(Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society). The 2009 budget and narrative are in the 

pre-convention packet and will be included in the Diocesan Journal. 

It should be noted, as part of this report, the alarming trend in the Diocese’s 

finances! The Diocesan budget income has now decreased and is not keeping pace with 

hoped - for growth. In fact, both personnel and programs, in addition to outreach 

beyond the Diocese, has been dramatically cut again. In addition, the shortages of the 

past few years have almost exhausted all discretionary funds available to cover them. 

Preaching and education on stewardship at all levels - congregations and Diocese, is 

critical in the next 12 months and will be necessary to reverse these trends. Otherwise, 

a severe restructuring of both staff and program will profoundly affect the mission of 

the Episcopal Church in the Central Gulf Coast. 

There will be a forum on the budget and Diocesan finances at the Diocesan 

Convention, to which all delegates and interested parties are invited. Time and place 

are included in the Convention schedule. 


McGee Lorren, Treasurer and Chair


REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR-HISTORIOGRAPHER 

As Registrar-Historiographer of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast I have 

worked to fulfill my duties as set forth in Canon VIII of the Diocesan Canons. 

During the year 2008, we have continued to update the “historical files” of the 

Diocese. Newspaper articles are duplicated on acid free paper or put in archival 

sleeves to protect the newsprint and the papers nearby. Another fire proof file cabinet 

has been added to the Archives room to give additional safe space to the old records. 

Three workshops for Parish Archivists have been held around the Diocese, one 

in Pensacola, one in Marianna, and one in Mobile. These will continue this year in hope 

of training someone in every congregation. 

The recording of oral histories by Diocesan leaders is an ongoing project by 

the Historiographer Team. Several oral history interviews were transcribed by The 

Rev. Albert Kennington and published for those interested in the history of our diocese. 

My thanks to the members of the Registrar-Historiographer Team. They have 

worked on our projects and offered valued assistance during the year. 

The following Registrar functions were performed during the year 2008: 

BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA 

Beckwith Camp and Conference Center 

Received by purchase, deed to approximately eighteen acres (long legal 

description) known as the Unger property on April 16, 2008. 

St. James’, Fairhope 

Sold and transferred by Warranty Deed, title to Lot 5, Maxwell Heights 

Subdivision, Daphne, Alabama, on October 17, 2008. This property was surplus to the 

needs of St. James’, Fairhope. 

MOBILE, ALABAMA 

Church of the Redeemer, Mobile 

Transferred by Right-of-Way Deed and granted a drainage easement to 

Mobile County, Alabama on January 16, 2008. 

Transferred by Right-of-Way Deed a portion of Redeemer property along 

Cody Road (long legal description), for road right-of-way to Mobile County, Alabama, 

on October 25, 2007. 

St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Mobile 

Received by purchase, deed to property most commonly known as the former 

Julius T. Wright School for Girls, Mobile (very, very long legal description, four 

parcels, totaling approximately 34 acres, along with all the buildings (approximately 

93,000 square feet under roof) on said property), on March 25, 2008. This is the future 

site of St. Luke’s Episcopal High School. 

Trinity, Mobile 

Transferred by sale, title to property known as 187 S. Carlen Street, Mobile, 

Alabama (Trinity Episcopal Church rectory), on August 15, 2008. 

BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA 

Holy Nativity, Panama City 

Received by Warranty Deed, title to a house across the street from Holy 

Nativity, known as Lots 4, 5, and 6 and the west fifteen feet of Lot 7, Block 57, Bunker 

Cove, Sudduth’s fourth addition to Panama City, Florida, on July 2, 2008. 


Kit T. Caffey, Registrar-Historiographer

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REPORTS OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DIOCESE: 

REPORT OF THE ALABAMA ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT 

In the year 2008, it was my privilege to consult with the following parishes: 

1. Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Mobile, AL 

New Fellowship Hall and Classroom Building 

Architect reviewed final plans and approved them for construction. 

Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of February, 

2009. 

2. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Daphne, AL 

New Multipurpose Building 

Architect reviewed the final set of plans for bid and approved them 

for construction. 

3. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Daphne, AL 

Thrift Shop Addition 

Architect reviewed preliminary and final plans and approved the 

project for construction. 


Bruce D. Knodel, AIA, 

Architectural Consultant (Alabama) 

REPORT OF THE FLORIDA ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT 

It has been my privilege to consult with the following: 

In September, I met with Mr. Joe Loftin representing St. John’s Episcopal 

Church in Pensacola. The church planned to renovate a classroom into two public toilet 

rooms. I reviewed the drawings and made several suggestions. This was the only 

activity in 2008. 


Kenneth H. Woolf 

Architectural Consultant (Florida) 

REPORT OF THE BECKWITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

From the beginning, Beckwith has been a place where men, women, and 

children come to build relationships. Almost a hundred years ago, Bishop Beckwith 

retreated to his remote fishing camp on Weeks Bay for peace, relaxation, and solitary 

time with God. 

In the dead heat of July, 1933 – after the Bishop’s widow generously gave this 

precious 40 acres to the Diocese – The Reverend J. Hodge Alves and 20 strapping lads 

from around the Diocese set out on the rigorous task of clearing the property and 

building Beckwith’s first cabin. The ties among this adventuresome crew strengthened 

as they laid the first foundation of Camp Beckwith. 

Today more than 800 campers romp on the grounds during the nine sessions 

offered in the summer. Beckwith provides programs for over 1,800 challenge course 

participants annually; for members of school, church, civic, and corporate groups. 

Additionally, it is a host site for all types of meetings, workshops, picnics, programs, 

and retreats, serving over 8,000 guests per year. This year over 2,000 students and 

chaperones participated in Coastal Wonders, an environmental education program now 

in its fourth year.


Beckwith was the setting for a Diocesan-wide celebration, Beckwith Sunday, 

held on April 6, 2008. Over 420 participants were present. Many of the new facilities 

were blessed by the Bishop, including the Odom Tree House, two cabin bungalows 

constructed by the chapters of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at Christ Church, Pensacola 

and St. James’, Fairhope, the pier, and the bay front center. At the conclusion, the Board 

announced the naming of the bay front center, the Masters Center, in thanksgiving for 

the 33 years of service performed by Jo and Steve Masters. The next Beckwith Sunday 

celebration will be held on April 19, 2009. 

In the spring, Beckwith purchased an additional 18 acres to the south, with 

200 front feet on Weeks Bay, bringing Beckwith’s total number of acres to 82. Efforts 

are also underway to acquire additional property on both the north and south side of 

Beckwith. With the rapid growth and development in Baldwin County, the Beckwith 

Board and staff are doing whatever possible to preserve Beckwith’s essence as a retreat 

in a beautiful, natural environment. 

In June, the William and Mary Hooper Trail was dedicated in memory and 

thanksgiving of William and Mary Hooper, parents of board member Dr. Dick Hooper 

of Christ Church, Pensacola. 

After in-depth analysis and prayerful consideration, in late summer, the Board 

began the search for a new Executive Director with specialized skills in the areas of 

business development, fund-raising, marketing, public relations, finances, information 

systems, and personnel management, all of which is essential to the future of Beckwith. 

As over three generations of families have grown up at Beckwith, the Board 

and staff have faith that we will continue to build on the foundation laid by Bishop 

Beckwith, and The Rev. Mr. Alves and the boys of the summer of 1933. 


Rebecca D. Byrne, Chair 

REPORT OF THE MURRAY HOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Murray House is the 42 bed assisted living facility of the Episcopal Diocese 

of the Central Gulf Coast. It is located at 1257 Government Street, Mobile, next to All 

Saints, and currently houses 38 residents. The average census has fluctuated between 

36 to 41 residents this past year. Our residents’ ages range from 65 to 102 years. 

The Board of Directors and administrative staff are charged by the mission 

statement to provide assistance in living, respecting the dignity of each resident. 

Murray House seeks to enhance individual independence and well being in a gracious 

setting. Its staff is faithful to the Christian tradition of service to others. In recent 

years the budget has required monies toward needed repairs. An increase in rates in 

2007, combined with the $50,000 grant from the Diocese helped balance the budget. 

2008 has been active with many changes and improvements at Murray House. After 

seven years as Director, Posey Cook submitted her resignation in June. Interim status 

as provisional administrator was granted by the State of Alabama to Dorothy Curry. 

The Rev. Dr. Roy Elam was consulted to assist during this transitional time. The 

current model for management includes an Executive Director, Dorothy Curry; 

Assistant Executive Director, Deanne Murphy; Director of Nursing, Pam Moore; and 

a part-time Activities Director. New job descriptions and expanded roles have 

improved the morale and oversight of the house. To date, all state required in-services 

have been completed, the fire alarm system repaired, 24 hour nursing coverage 

installed and seven day a week nighttime security is in place. The Green Sheet has been 

used as a communication tool to encourage assistance with needed repairs and 

services.

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The budget has been approved by the Board of Directors, including resident 

status level of care reassessment, room and board increase in 2009 (to be in line with 

other area facilities and increased cost of supplies), and employee merit raises. 

Murray House is looking forward to opening its doors to delegates of the 

Diocesan Convention in February for tours of our beautiful home. 


Cynthia Op’t Holt, Chair 

REPORT OF THE WILMER HALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Wilmer Hall Children's Home was founded in 1864 by Bishop Richard Wilmer 

as a home for children in need. One hundred forty–five years later, Wilmer Hall 

continues to care for children in need by providing a warm, loving and nurturing home 

where children can live, learn and grow. 

This past year Wilmer Hall continued its transition period by making 

operational and staff changes resulting from the Board’s decision in 2007, to sever its 

residential contracts with the Alabama Department of Human Resources. In April 

2008, Sally Greene was hired as the new Executive Director. Sally served as Director 

of Development at Wilmer Hall from 2003-2005. Her experience and knowledge of this 

ministry have been invaluable to a smooth transition of leadership. 

The Board’s renewed commitment to Wilmer Hall’s mission of providing a 

long- term residential home for children in need made it necessary to eliminate 

programs that did not meet this mission. These included foster care, a therapy services 

contract with the Child Advocacy Center and the Murray School. The Murray School 

has been a valuable resource for our children over the last fifteen years. However, the 

children we are currently serving, as well as those we plan to have in the future, are 

capable of attending regular community schools. All of the children began the school 

year in public schools and all did very well the first semester! 

On October 15, 2008 we reopened Mountford Cottage and moved six of our 

children into a freshly renovated building! Our hope is to renovate and expand into 

another one of our cottages as soon as the summer of 2009. Currently, we have 26 

children living in the independent and transitional living programs. 

Our departure from the Department of Human Resources has allowed us 

more flexibility to operate as a faith-based home and provide programs for children 

who need a safe place to call home. In addition, Sally has partnered with other local 

agencies including Penelope House, Youth Build and the Mobile County Public School 

System’s Coalition for Homeless Teens, in an effort to combine talent and resources to 

reach out to the youth in our area who are in need, due to situations of abuse and 

neglect. 

This past year has been a very positive one for Wilmer Hall. The challenge 

ahead for 2009 is to find new methods of funding through grants, foundations, donors 

and support from our parishes. By God’s grace and your continued support, we will 

continue our 145 year old ministry of caring for children in need. 


The Rev. George C. Riggall, Chair 

REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

The Diocese is represented on the Board of Trustees of the University of the 

South by Bishop Duncan, The Rev. John H. Riggin, Scott Remington, and Alec Moseley.


The University is located on a 10,000-acre domain in rural Tennessee. The 

University has approximately 1,424 undergraduate students in the College of Arts and 

Sciences, and 127 seminarians in the School of Theology. For the 2007-2008 academic 

year, 14 students from the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast were enrolled in the 

College of Arts and Sciences, namely Lang Hamilton, Caroline Inge, Alex Pappas, 

Emmitt Leighton DuBose III, Alexander Elizabeth Perry May, Joseph Henry Schulte, 

Virginia Tillman Flowers, Alexandria Laura McLeod Higdon, Caitlin Ann Hudson, 

Breckenridge Sellers Pappas, Haley Morgan Potts, Albert Kelly Reeves, Anne Elizabeth 

Taliaferro and Thomas Bestor Ward IV. During that year these students were awarded 

over $215,000 in financial aid. 

The Sewanee Call, a comprehensive fund-raising campaign by the University 

of the South to enhance endowment, facilities and operating support, came to a 

successful conclusion on June 30, 2008, with $205.7 million in gifts and commitments, 

comfortably exceeding the $180 million goal by over $25 million. In the 2007-2008 fiscal 

year, more than 7,400 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends gave $3.6 million to the 

Sewanee Annual Fund. During the same fiscal year, churches in the Diocese of the 

Central Gulf Coast provided $38,397 in support, and we should be proud that the 

Central Gulf Coast has been recognized as one of the leading dioceses in support of the 

Seminary, which experienced a record year for giving during 2007-2008. 

During 2008, the University also concluded the year-long celebration of its 

Sesquicentennial Anniversary, commemorating the founding of the University on July 

4, 1857, by Bishops of the Episcopal Church in the South. 

Sewanee enjoys a distinctive reputation for academics. During the year, two 

students received prestigious Fulbright Fellowships, and in 2007, Sewanee students 

received three out of the 50 Watson Fellowships awarded in the United States. 

Sewanee has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, a number matched or exceeded by only 15 

other colleges. The University’s School of Theology not only trains seminarians for the 

Episcopal priesthood, but created the Education for Ministry Program which has 

enrolled more than 65,000 lay students during its 33-year history. 


The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II The Rev. John H. Riggin 

W. Alexander Moseley Scott Remington 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON ADDICTIONS AND RECOVERY 

Throughout 2008, the members of the Commission on Addictions and 

Recovery have continued to demonstrate a sincere dedication, in an effort to more 

effectively carry the message of recovery, to the people of our diocese who are seeking 

recovery and relief from the devastating effects of their addictions. 

It became clear after Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina, that a great deal of effort 

was put forth in our diocese to clear away the physical debris left by these storms. As 

a result of this effort, we found that many folks, when they thought in terms of 

“RECOVERY”, they related to the hurricane damage and recovery, and seemed quite 

surprised to learn that our commission dealt with addiction issues. Following our 

meeting in January, with permission from The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, we 

changed the name of the Commission from the Commission on Recovery to the 

Commission on Addictions and Recovery. 

In view of our effort to clarify our goals for 2008, we saw the need to update 

our brochure, and took the necessary steps to help the people within our diocese in 

more effective ways. With the help and encouragement of the Recovery Ministries of 

the Episcopal Church, we have gained new insights into how to be more effective in our

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efforts of sharing the message of recovery with others. We know that addiction to 

drugs, gambling and alcohol has doubled since the hurricanes, and that the former 

resources for individuals seeking treatment are no longer available. 

In May 2008, we began making plans to sponsor a retreat on recovery at 

Camp Beckwith during April 2009. However, by September, with gas shortages and 

economic issues that people were facing, it was felt that the reservations we had made 

at Beckwith should be cancelled and plans for our retreat postponed until a later time. 

There is still much work to be accomplished in the future. We will continue 

to encourage and support AA and other well-known 12-Step Recovery programs to 

meet at parishes throughout our diocese. We will also continue to welcome unchurched 

members of 12-Step groups into our Episcopal faith community. We 

encourage parishes in our diocese to recognize and celebrate recovery as a gift of God, 

for which we give thanks. We feel very strongly that the church, as a community of 

transformation, can help provide the circumstances needed for people to begin their 

recovery. 

In the months ahead, we will continue to seek and be open to the guidance of 

the Holy Spirit as this ministry continues to evolve. It has been a privilege to serve in 

this ministry, and I am deeply grateful to those who have served with me. 

Respectively Submitted, 

Becky Wilson, Chair 

REPORT OF THE CHURCH PENSION FUND 

The following summary shows a breakdown of benefits paid in fiscal year 

2008 by the Church Pension Fund to recipients in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast: 

Number of 

Beneficiaries 

Annual Benefits 

Retired Clergy 44 $ 955,546 

Surviving Spouses 18 $ 342,801 

Dependent Children 1 $ 1,636 

TOTAL 63 $ 1,299,983 

Total benefits paid throughout the whole system are shown on the following chart: 

Number of 

Beneficiaries 

Annual Benefits 

Retired Clergy 6,349 $ 169,192,178 

Disabled Clergy 438 $ 11,800,820 

Surviving Spouses 2,569 $ 45,282,473 

Dependent Children 163 $ 856,128 

TOTAL 9,519 $ 227,131,599


Although benefits to Central Gulf Coast recipients are about the same as the 

previous year, throughout the whole system, benefits increased about $13.5 million. 

This is an increase of participants, but also is a result of new benefit initiatives voted 

by the Church Pension Fund. In addition, effective January 1, 2009, significant new 

initiatives are being introduced: 

• 5.8% cost-of-living - related benefit increase for retired clergy 

• Increase life insurance coverage for active and retired clergy 

• Increase subsidy of post-65 Medicare supplement program and plan 

enhancement 

• Funding for pension benefit enhancements for non-domestic dioceses 

These initiatives are in spite of the fact that the Church Pension Fund is not 

immune from current market volatility; and in fact, total assets are down in value. 

However, the Fund’s financial condition remains strong, with assets in excess of 

liabilities, creating comfortable reserves for the benefits of current retirees and future 

benefits for those who will retire later. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed 

with the long range needs of the Episcopal clergy in mind! 

The Bishop’s office encourages retired clergy and surviving spouses to contact 

them with any specific needs. The Rev. Bob Graves represents the Bishop as “Chaplain 

to the Retired” and is also available for counsel and advice. 


Vincent Currie, Jr., 

for The Church Pension Fund 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2008 

• Coastline Communicators group working well 

• The Coastline has grown to 24 pages in recent issues 

• E-newsletters well received: The Bishop’s Notes, Around the Diocese, and a 

monthly e-postcard to the Coastline Communicators & parish administrators 

• Website now includes interactive calendar with maps to locations of events; 

capable of “syncing” with outlook calendars and personal Google calendars 

http://www.diocgc.org/Calendars.php 

• Website parish “poster pages” have a new look, although not all have been 

completed or updated 

• Coastline Editor offers a website as a resource for parish webmasters, parish 

newsletter editors, images, logos: 

http://coastline.editor.googlepages.com/home 

• Online photo gallery available; anyone may download photographs, use 

photos in a slideshow, put the slideshow on a website 

http://picasaweb.google.com/coastline.editor 

• Set up a blog for the Bishop for his Lambeth photos and messages: 

www.blogspot.thebishopsnotes.com 

• Assisted the Cursillo Commission in “going green” by converting the Cursillo 

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newsletter, The 4 Day Beacon, into an e-newsletter and made it available on 

the Cursillo website; assisted the Commission in setting up their own enewsletter 

account and template 

• Assisted the Beckwith Board with announcements via an e-newsletter 

• Assisted the Secretary of the Beckwith Board with job posting for an 

Executive Director on our website, as well as contacted other sites nationally 

for the job posting

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• Will assist the Beckwith Board with a grassroots online fund-raiser once an 

Executive Director is procured 

• Flyers for events are online for anyone to download and post on bulletin 

boards, use in newsletters, handouts, etc. 

• Forms for Diocesan Convention delegates are available on the website for 

downloading 

• Clergy forms, CYM forms, among others are available on the website 

PLANS FOR 2009 

• Full-time position for Communications Officer (or Director of 

Communications) requested so all projects can be completed and can stay 

current 

• Reorganization of website with more dynamic homepage, weekly news story, 

reflections by lay persons and clergy 

• Full bios and photographs of all clergy 

• Quick and timely updates of parish “poster pages” 

LONG-TERM RESULTS 

• Growth of the Diocese, particularly in the young professional demographic 

• Diocesan parishes would have a stronger feeling of being part of a larger body 

• Presence of the Coastline Editor/Director of Communications at more parish 

events would be another type of “visitation” from the Diocesan office, hence 

giving those churches a greater sense of belonging and importance 

• Multi-media stories 

• Ability for persons at home or at work to be able to see the general meetings 

at the convention, or any meeting deemed appropriate; this would be 

especially helpful with the Presiding Bishop visits in May 


Cindy McCrory, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

The Commission on Congregational Development (previously known as the 

Commission on Church Growth and Evangelism) set out to find the answers to why 

congregations grow. 

Using data from the National Church, based on Parochial Reports, we 

identified ten churches in this diocese that showed strong growth trends over the past 

five years. These ten churches are: St. Mary’s, Andalusia; Trinity, Atmore; St. Paul’s, 

Daphne; St. Andrew’s By the Sea, Destin; St. James, Fairhope; St. Francis of Assisi, 

Gulf Breeze; Church of the Redeemer, Mobile; St. Augustine of Canterbury, Navarre; 

Holy Nativity, Panama City; Holy Cross, Pensacola. Their Average Sunday Attendance 

(ASA) ranged from 37 to 369: active members from 110 to 1,227. 

During the past eighteen months, members of this commission and I visited 

each of these churches. We met with clergy and laity and asked them all to tell us what 

they were doing in the following areas; worship services, fellowship, newcomers’ 

programs, Christian education/formation, stewardship, outreach and pastoral care. 

The responses were as varied as the congregations. What we learned from our travels 

and conversations is this; there is no one cookie-cutter model to grow a church and/or 

to develop a healthy congregation.


After collating all our data, we did find some common characteristics 

sharedby these healthy congregations. They are as follows: strong, passionate clergy 

leadership; the clergy care about their people and the work they are doing, they are on 

fire with the Holy Spirit; worship services are vital and uplifting; the laity is 

empowered and involved in almost all aspects of the work of the church; these 

congregations have a very strong sense of who they are and what they are about; they 

have great pride in being members of their particular congregations; they are all 

involved in outreach programs, a viable presence in their communities. They are living 

the Gospel and living into their baptismal vows. 

So, what does all this mean to you? This commission’s work is to help you in 

your work of building a healthy congregation. We intend to provide you with some 

realistic information and resources. 

We are in the process of building a web link to the Diocesan web site. On it 

will be multiple web sites for you to explore. We will also list books and other 

information pertaining to congregational development, church growth and healthy 

congregations. In addition, there will be specific information gathered from our church 

visits, ie: St. Andrew’s shower program, the Epiphany tea at St. Mary’s, the annual 

Sunday morning youth-led service at Holy Cross, Pensacola, Trinity, Atmore’s Blue 

Mass for first responders to name just a few. 

At Diocesan Convention this year, we will have an exhibit. Our theme is 

“Catch the Joy”. When we share our love of Christ with our brothers and sisters by 

living out the joy of His creation, we see people “catch the joy” of our faith and as a 

result, our communities grow. 

So dear people, share the joy your faith gives to you. Spread the gospel; if 

necessary, use words. 


Kathy McGee, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON CURSILLO 

The Commission on Cursillo respectfully submits the following report of our 

activities since the 2008 Convention: 

We have conducted four weekends: # 134 at Blue Springs (Lay Rector Sue 

Eddleman); # 135 at Beckwith (Lay Rector Carol Keeney); # 136 at Beckwith (Lay Rector 

Haden Tirey) and # 137 at Beckwith (Lay Rector John Kendall). Ninety-six pilgrims 

attended these four weekends. Comments from pilgrims and staff have been strongly 

and uniformly positive. Cursillo continues to succeed in offering participants a 

powerful experience of the presence and goodness of Jesus in their lives, and helps to 

prepare them to serve as more effective bearers of His love to the world. The benefits 

of the Cursillo weekend are evident in the parishes that sponsor our pilgrims, when our 

graduates return home and share more meaningfully of their time, talent and treasure. 

We are looking forward to four weekends in 2009, beginning with Cursillo # 138 (Lay 

Rector Rebecca Dyson) February 12-15. 

Despite this good news, Cursillo has continued to struggle to manage our 

finances. The cost per pilgrim and staff member has increased by over 65% since 2002, 

while contributions and support from the Diocesan budget have not kept pace with 

these rising costs. As a consequence, we have depleted our reserves in the Duvall 

Fund. One bright spot in the financial picture is that contributions from the Cursillo 

community have increased by 29% in 2008 compared to the average for 2002-2007. We 

thank all those generous givers who have contributed during 2008, and we urge you to 

continue your financial support in 2009. Another significant aspect of our ministry in

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2008 was “going green” with our Fourth Day Beacon newsletter, thanks to the 

talentand energy of our new Fourth Day Beacon Editor Cindy McCrory. We are now 

distributing it electronically and posting it on our website, and are saving about $3,000 

per year in printing and mailing charges. We have also substantially upgraded 

www.coastalpilgrims.com while substantially reducing its cost. We invite and 

encourage all participants in Cursillo to register as Coastal Pilgrims users, and get 

access to needed Cursillo information and our regular newsletters by e-mail. 

We urge your prayers, participation and support of our work in the coming 

year. 


Clay Rankin, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON DIOCESAN MISSIONS 

The Commission on Diocesan Missions met several times during 2008 to 

continue to gather more information about the concerns and celebrations of some of the 

small congregations in the Diocese. Several congregations were invited to come to the 

Commission meetings for very informal visits. The information gathered helped the 

Commission plan its annual Small Church Conference. 

The Small Church Conference was hosted by St. Matthew’s, Chipley, Florida, 

on November 8, 2008. The topic for this year’s conference was “Christian Education 

and You”. Many of the small congregations have requested help with their Christian 

Education programs. The needs of the small congregations are vastly different from the 

needs of large congregations. The small congregations quite often have limited funds 

and people to devote to Christian Education programs. Jenni Boyden and Dick Hooper 

from Christ Church in Pensacola were the principle presenters for the Conference. They 

shared many useful ideas and resources for ways to start a program or improve an 

existing program. The Conference attendees were filled with Mrs. Boyden’s and Mr. 

Hooper’s enthusiasm, and left with many ideas which will help to give new life to their 

Christian Education programs. The Commission would like to thank the presenters and 

St. Matthew’s congregation for a fantastic day of fellowship, delicious food, and great 

ideas. 

The Commission held its third annual “First Timers” gathering at the 2008 

Diocesan Convention. It was a huge success with more than sixty “First Timers” in 

attendance. David Quittmeyer, President of the Standing Committee, gave an 

informative talk about the Standing Committee and its work in the Diocese. The Rev. 

Albert Kennington gave a wonderful history of the Diocese and the Convention, as well 

as an overview of some of the procedures of the work of the Convention. Bishop 

Duncan welcomed the “First Timers” and expressed his thanks to them for taking the 

time to attend the Convention. Several members of the Commission were also there to 

answer questions and generally help the “First Timers” feel more at ease at the 

Convention. A number of the “First Timers” expressed their thanks for the chance to 

become acquainted with the workings of the Convention. 

On December 9, 2008, the Commission held its annual Mission Grant Review 

meeting. Seven missions presented requests for grants to be considered by the 

Commission. After much discussion on the financial status of the Diocese, the 

Commission recommended $48,000.00 to the Commission on Finance to be used by the 

missions.


On behalf of the Commission, I wish to thank our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Philip 

M. Duncan, II; The Rev. Canon T. Mark Dunnam; Borden Morrow, Standing Committee 

Liaison; and the staff at the Diocesan office for all their guidance and assistance this 

year. I also want to thank the hard working members of the Commission for all of 

theirhard work. 


Lynn M. Ferren, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION FOR EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN 

The Commission for Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of the Central 

Gulf Coast welcomed women from throughout the Diocese to three events in 2008. Our 

annual Spring Day Away was held at Church of the Nativity in Dothan, Alabama, 

where we enjoyed an interesting look at the life and ministry of Mary Magdalene. 

Spring and Fall Conferences took place at Blue Lake Conference Center in Andalusia, 

Alabama. The Spring Conference allowed the opportunity to learn more about forms 

of prayer, including the use of a labyrinth, and the Fall Conference demonstrated ways 

to respond to God, including yoga as meditation. 

Plans are underway for two special events in 2009 for the ladies of the Central 

Gulf Coast. Spring Day Away will be hosted by Church of the Good Shepherd in 

Mobile, Alabama, on April 25, 2009. The Rev. Nancy Threadgill will facilitate the 

gathering, and women attending the Saturday retreat will have an opportunity to 

study, fellowship, and enjoy a lunch hosted by the ladies of the parish. The Annual 

Conference for Episcopal Church Women in the Central Gulf Coast will be held at Blue 

Lake Camp beginning the evening of Friday, September 18, 2009 and ending early in 

the afternoon of Sunday, September 20, 2009. We will learn more about intercessory 

prayer from nationally recognized presenter, The Rev. Al Durance, while enjoying the 

peaceful setting of Blue Lake. 

Please make plans now to attend both gatherings offered in 2009, to help us 

widen the circle of prayer and fellowship. 


Joanna Taylor, Chair 

UNITED THANK OFFERING REPORT 

As of December 31, 2008, the parishes of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast 

have given offerings of $16,250.26. Other offerings from ECW and Diocesan 

Convention 2008 were $5,942.85. In total $22,193.11 was thankfully received. 

I am pleased to report that St. John the Evangelist in Robertsdale, Alabama 

received a grant in the amount of $30,600. The grant will be used to build a drive 

through and new handicap accessible entrance to St. John’s, to better serve those who 

come for worship and other activities at the church. 

Thanks to all of you for being a part of our circle of thankful people. I am 

pleased to inform you that I will continue, for the next three years as your UTO 

Coordinator. Thank you for that privilege. 

Following is a breakdown, by churches, of monies received in 2008. Any 

monies received after our offerings were forwarded to UTO will appear on next year’s 

report.

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Congregation Am ount Congregation Am ount 

AN D ALUSIA St. M ary’s 726.41 M OBILE Christ 

Cathedral 

744.52 

APALACH ICO LA Trinity 812.92 M OBILE Good Shepherd 174.80 

ATM ORE St. Anna’s 200.00 M OBILE St. Luke’s 131.10 

BO N SECO UR St. Peter’s 280.19 M OBILE St. Paul’s ECW 2,847.61 

CANTO N M EN T St. M onica’s 517.15 M OBILE Trinity 427.81 

CH ICKSAW St. 

M ichael’s 

251.00 M ONRO EVILLE St. John’s 309.55 

DAPH N E St. Paul’s 2,447.30 N AVARRE St. Augustine 22.00 

DESTIN St. 

Andrew ’s 

1,156.82 N ICEVILLE St. Jude’s 739.89 

DO TH AN N ativity 100.00 O ZARK St. M ichael’s 22.17 

FOLEY ’St. Paul’s 954.27 PAN AM A CITY St. Andrew ’s 915.26 

GREEN VILLE St. Thom as 325.75 PEN SACO LA Christ 2,582.76 

GULF BREEZE ECW 1,397.10 PEN SACO LA H oly Cross 270.33 

GULF SH O RES H oly Spirit 345.89 PEN SACO LA St. 

Christopher’s 

725.00 

LAGUN A BEACH St. Thom as 140.76 PEN SACO LA H oly Trinity 295.53 

M AGN O LIA 

SPRIN GS 

M ILTO N St. M ary’s 

ECW 

St. Paul’s 631.08 ECW Blue Lake 156.00 

253.14 Convention 2008 1,289.00 

TO TAL $22,193.11 

Total for 2005 - $26,618.55; 2006 - $26,169.12; 2007-$26,749.01 


Jane Briscione, UTO Coordinator 

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY 

The Commission on Ministry advises the Bishop on the selection for Holy 

Orders and assists the Bishop in overseeing training and education prior to 

ordination. The Commission maintains contact with postulants and candidates 

throughout their journey toward ordination, seeking to provide counsel and 

spiritual support, and interviews each of them for recommendation to the Diaconate 

and the Priesthood. 

The Commission met several times during the calendar year 2008. 

At its January 2, 2008 meeting: the three Transitional Deacons William Bell, 

Norman Bray, and De Freeman were recommended for ordination to the Priesthood. 

Marie Butterbaugh, a junior at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest 

(ETSS) met with the Commission after completing her first semester at seminary.


Anthony MacWhinnie, a senior at ETSS was taking General Ordination Exams. The 

Rev. Al Pruitt gave a summary update on the status of the Vocational Deacon 

Training Program and the fine work of his subcommittee which included The Rev. 

David McDowell-Fleming and The Rev. Frank Cooper. 

At its March 15, 2008 meeting: Milledge Baker was recommended for 

Candidacy under Title III, Canon 10, Section 4, “Clergy Ordained in Churches not in 

the Historic Succession.;” John Withrock was recommended for Ordination to the 

Transitional Diaconate under Title III, Canon 10, Section 4, “Clergy Ordained in 

Churches not in the Historic Succession;” Anthony MacWhinnie, a senior at ETSS, 

was recommended for Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate; Becky and Michael 

Tinnon, Chaplains in the Air Force and Ordained in the Church of the Nazarene, 

were both recommended for Ordination as Priest under Title III, Canon 10, Section 

4, “Clergy Ordained in Churches not in the Historic Succession”; Plans for the 

Vocational Deacon Training Program were presented which included a brochure 

“Called to be Deacon”, a two year program beginning in January of 2009. An 

information workshop was held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at St. Francis, Gulf Breeze 

to explain the program for Vocational Deacons. 

At the April 19, 2008 Information Workshop, the program for Diaconal 

Formation was presented. The Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan provided the Vision of the 

Ministry in the diocese. The work of deacons in Scripture and the early Church, the 

process of discernment, the program of formation and field and clinical experiences 

were discussed. 

At its November 3 & 4, 2008 meeting: John Withrock reviewed his progress 

as a Transitional Deacon; Milledge Baker was recommended for Ordination to the 

Transitional Diaconate under Title III, Canon 10, Section 4, “Clergy Ordained in 

Churches not in the Historic Succession; the following Aspirants were 

recommended as Postulants and encouraged to proceed to the regular three year 

program of study at an Episcopal Seminary – Rob Dixon, Christ Church, Pensacola; 

Michael Drinkwater, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze; Lauren Flowers, Nativity, Dothan; Joseph 

Mathews, St. Mark’s, Troy; Sandra McLeod (Tom), Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores; and Peter 

Wong (Katie), St. Christopher’s, Pensacola. 

At its November 7, 2008 meeting the following were recommended for 

Postulant Status in the new Vocational Diaconate Program: Betty Jo Brenemen, St. 

Monica’s, Cantonment; John Brewer (Toni), Holy Cross, Pensacola; Jayne Carson, 

Redeemer, Mobile; Bob Dean (Patricia), Christ the King, Santa Rosa Beach; Susan 

Douglas (Scott), Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores; Clara Hewiss, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze; Ed 

Richards, Holy Nativity, Panama City; and Ray Wishart (Diane), Holy Nativity, 

Panama City. 

The Vocational Diaconate Program will be meeting twice a month 

beginning January of 2009 at St. Francis, Gulf Breeze, in which the course of study 

will include Old and New Testament Scripture, Church History, Spirituality, and 

Contemporary Society in the first year. In the second year the study will include 

Theology, Liturgy, Ethics, & Practice of Ministry. Again, special thanks go to The 

Reverend Messrs. Al Pruitt, Frank Cooper, and David McDowell-Fleming for their 

hard work in developing this program for diaconal formation. 


The Rev. Lester E. Durst, Chair

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SUB-COMMITTEE ON CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION AND 

“SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN” 

During the year, the clergy of the Diocese were challenged to meet the 

standards for continuing education that have been adopted by our diocese. They 

were also reminded of requirements for their necessary participation and all in their 

congregations who have regular contact with children, in the “Safeguarding God’s 

Children” program. 

Reminders were sent out to clergy and wardens about the deadline for the 

education requirements and the “Safeguarding” program. 

It is heartening when the leadership of congregations or Episcopal schools 

take these issues seriously. I wish I could report to you that we have 100% 

compliance. Such is not the case. We have had some very enthused workshop 

opportunities where vestry and Sunday school staff have participated in becoming 

aware of the need to make our church a “safe place to risk to love.” The Rev. Thack 

Dyson and The Rev. John Wallace showed exemplary leadership in pulling together 

area events. Michael Drinkwater works hard to bring our youth leadership on 

board with these requirements and we are willing to set up events to meet the needs 

of the Diocese. 

There are two ways to engage the “Safeguarding” program. One is via the 

workshop format; the other is to have your church administer the “Online” 

program. I spend a lot of time walking local church administrators through their 

congregational program and will gladly continue to do this. 

The exciting news is that the Church Pension program “Safeguarding 

God’s People” is in the distribution phase. We will bring before you this excellent 

material as we review how we might adopt it in our diocese. 

No one likes to be required to do something; but our policies not only 

protect our children and promote the continuing development of our clergy, they 

also allow us to participate in a fine church insurance program. Perhaps sobering, 

is that they are evidence in a litigious society, that we as a church take these matters 

very seriously. 


The Rev. Dr. David H. McDowell-Fleming 

SUB-COMMITTEE ON FRESH START 

Fresh Start is a Diocesan-wide program resource for new clergy and clergy 

who are in transition into new congregations. Fresh Start is designed to capitalize 

on the opportunities for clergy and congregational growth and development that 

research has shown are uniquely present at the time of and following clergy 

ordination and clergy transition into a new congregation. Experience with the Fresh 

Start program has demonstrated the power of this resource to: ease and provide 

assistance in dealing with transitional issues that can face clergy and congregations 

following arrival of a new clergy person; sharpen congregational development 

skills; provide for strengthening of supportive collegial relationships between 

clergy; promote improved clergy wellness; and deepen the sense of trust and 

interconnectedness between clergy, their congregations, other congregations and 

clergy persons of the Diocese and the Bishop and Bishop’s office. 

In the early 1990s, The Episcopal Church began conversations focusing on 

transitions-ministry concepts. Out of these conversations through the Episcopal 

Church Foundation’s Cornerstone, the Office for Ministry Development, and the


Church Deployment Office, Fresh Start emerged. In June 2000, Fresh Start was 

launched as a national program. In 2005, a comprehensive evaluation of Fresh Start 

was conducted, and in 2007, the lead agency function and role was assigned to 

CREDO Institute, Inc. At that time the Fresh Start organization was restructured 

and the curriculum was revised and rewritten. 

The Fresh Start program began in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast on 

January 16, 2003, at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, Destin, with sessions continuing 

monthly, on the third Thursday of each month. The program’s venue changed to the 

Duvall Center (Diocesan office) in September 2007 and continues to be held there. 

The program is an 18 month program required by the Bishop for all clergy who are 

in transition, whether the transition is within or from outside the Diocese. As 

additional clergy persons are ordained, come into the Diocese, or transition between 

congregations within the Diocese, following the initiation of the Fresh Start program 

they are automatically enrolled as participants in the Fresh Start process as a matter 

of Diocesan deployment policy. Other clergy of the Diocese, including nonparochial 

and Interim clergy, are also being encouraged to participate in Fresh Start 

to gain the benefits of the learning experience and collegial clergy community the 

program offers, and to offer their experience, gifts, talents and insights to their 

sisters and brothers who are in the process of transition. At least one person from 

the Bishop’s office participates in each Fresh Start session. 

Each session begins at 10:00 a.m. and includes an opportunity for 

community worship, presentation and discussion of one of the 21 Fresh Start 

“learning modules.” Facilitated by a specially trained Diocesan Fresh Start team, 

each Fresh Start session is designed to promote relationships among the 

participants and better integrate the clergy in transition into the Diocese, their 

congregations, and the clergy community, by creating strong, mutually supportive 

clergy relationships and providing useful tools and opportunities to sharpen their 

relational and congregational development skills. 

We are blessed to have access to such an important wellness program in 

this diocese. With the continued support of the Bishop and Bishop’s staff, the 

people and clergy of the entire Diocese, Fresh Start will continue to generate 

significant benefits to all clergy and congregations in the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast. 


Dr. Salem Saloom, 

Fresh Start Coordinator and Facilitator 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON PLANNED GIVING & STEWARDSHIP 

The Commission on Planned Giving and Stewardship of the Diocese of the 

Central Gulf Coast held a workshop at St. Christopher’s Church in Pensacola on 

Saturday, July 26, 2008, called “Summer Blockbuster”. Attended by over thirty 

people representing seventeen congregations in the Diocese, the workshop focused 

on endowments and planned giving, and featured The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser from 

the Diocese of Chicago. Father Fraser is Rector of St. Paul’s Church in Riverside, 

Illinois, and also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Living Church 

Foundation, publishers of “The Living Church”, a weekly news magazine of the 

Episcopal Church. In the morning, Father Fraser told the story about how he and 

the lay leadership of his church took a small, unhealthy parish endowment in the 

mid-1970's-then worth $46,000-and grew this into a “living and active” foundation 

now worth around $2,000,000 -“with several millions more in the pipeline”. This

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growth began to occur shortly after Father Fraser’s arrival in the parish, when he 

began to talk about the endowment, and not treat it as a secret. Father Fraser 

speculated that growth continued because the people of St. Paul’s came to 

understand several axioms, such as: “being there is 90% of success”; that is, it is 

important to have a structure for giving in place. And, “people don’t give to needy 

causes as much as they give to successful endeavors”. Here, donors to St. Paul’s 

Foundation are able to identify a variety of projects that have been enabled by their 

gifts. Following a delicious barbecue lunch, Father Fraser along with Vince Currie, 

Tim Heindl, Parish Administrator of Christ Church, Pensacola, and Ed Holt, an 

attorney and a parishioner of Christ Church, joined in a roundtable discussion and 

answered questions from those in attendance. 

I wish to thank the members of the Commission on Planned Giving and 

Stewardship for their support in 2008, and especially to thank The Rev. Lester Durst 

and the staff and people of St. Christopher’s Church, Pensacola, for their hard work 

and gracious hospitality that contributed to the success of the “Summer 

Blockbuster”. 


The Rev. Joseph A. Hagberg, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION FOR WORLD MISSIONS 

This past year has been a very busy year for the Commission for World 

Missions. During the calendar year, 2008, the Commission for World Missions met 

four times. We have made one construction visit and one medical visit to the 

Dominican Republic. We provided monetary relief for additional third-world 

countries, provided medical care to a second village in the Dominican Republic, and 

are once again, formulating outreach missions to Camp Coastal Care in our adjacent 

Diocese in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Chairperson, who is on the Board for the 

Episcopal Mission Foundation, obtained a promissory note of $2,000 from this 

group. 

In keeping with our commitment to the Dominican Republic, on March 1 st 

we made our second Medical/Dental Mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The 

Rev. Thack Dyson was in charge of the dental team; Borden Morrow was 

responsible for the medical team; and Gary Gatson for the construction team. With 

a compliment of 24 people on the medical/dental team, we entered our newly 

adopted village in Jalonga for the second time. The priest and the people were 

excited to see us. Along with other small gifts, altar hangings from St. Thomas by 

the Sea, Laguna Beach were given to the priest. He was truly delighted. 

Jalonga is a small, depressed community about a two hours ride out of 

Santo Domingo, with an unknown number of residents. Sugar cane appears to be 

the number one commodity and most of the villagers work in the sugar cane fields. 

Because we knew that we would be seeing the residents the following year, 

extensive histories were taken and we spent approximately 20 minutes with each 

patient. This reduced the number of patients that could be seen each day, but 

tremendously increased the quality of care that we were able to provide. With a 

compliment of medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and dermatology, there were no cases 

left undiagnosed or untreated. The physicians worked well together, and consulted 

one another to resolve more complex problems. By the end of the week, we took 

two-thirds of the team to a nearby village to see some families that lived in the 

sugar plantation. Around 75 people were seen. Another visit will be done in this 

area next year. The combined medical/dental teams saw over 800 people.


Before we left the village, our medical director, Dr. David McRae, met with 

the public health doctor that serviced the area, and reviewed each case. Dr. McRae 

provided a list of referrals and the DR physician promised to follow up with these 

clients. This year is the first time that we have been able to make physician-tophysician 

patient referrals. This not only demonstrates continuity of care, but it 

shows how much more progressive the Dominican Republic is in providing quality 

patient care to their citizens. 

The construction team made their visit to the Dominican Republic on 

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February 23 and, once again, spent their week building pews in the village of San 

Carlos. It was a much smaller group, but the work they did was remarkable. 

Priests and Deacons around the Diocese were standing in line with project requests 

for next year. These are finish carpenters and they are not pouring concrete and 

building walls like they did in Guatemala. They are all thankful for that. Two team 

members required sutures and one suffered from heat stroke, but the group 

remained overall healthy and happy to be doing God’s work. 

In addition to the projects above, three teams were sent to Camp Coast 

Care in Mississippi to assist with rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina. Keith Green 

from St. Simon’s led two teams and Duane Leifur, past Commission chairperson led 

the other. The cost of these trips is nominal. It is only $125 per person, for five 

days. This money helps the camp to offset the cost for lodging and meals. This is 

the first year that the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast has sponsored these workgroups. 

However, it appears that it will be an ongoing project for the next several 

years. 

The Commission for World Missions Board reconvened on January 19, 

2009. Reports were given and projects were discussed. The Bishop was kept 

informed of the work that the Board was doing. In addition to the mission work 

that was done, a donation of $1,000 was made to Map International to provide 

drugs and medical supplies to over 20 third-world countries. 

We have the projects and the spirit to do God’s work; but without your 

monetary support we can do very little. Every team member must pay for their 

own airline ticket and contributes $250 to be on a team. In addition to this, they 

have 7-10 days of lost wages, or vacation time. This is truly a commitment to do 

God’s work in our diocese. We ask that each church consider a program for ongoing 

support for the Mission work that we are doing. If you will fund us, we will 

go. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Florence Crawford, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES 

2008 has been a year of transition for this commission. We feel that the 

newly-restructured Commission on Young Adult Ministries will better meet the 

needs of the Diocese and its individual parishes. Several young adults from our 

diocese have attended Vocare #10 in the Diocese of Southwest Florida, and are 

looking to bring that ministry to our diocese. We are also exploring different ways 

to reach out to the young adults in our midst and get them involved. We would like 

to thank The Rev. Jeff Gibson for his continued work in Troy, Alabama. We have 

met twice in 2008 as 

the Commission for Campus Ministries. In the upcoming year we would like to get 

more parishes involved in the work of this commission, as we seek to serve the

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young adults in our diocese. We look forward to the new opportunities to serve 

God with you in 2009. 


Michael Drinkwater, Chair 

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON YOUTH MINISTRIES 

2008 has been a fantastic year for youth ministry in our diocese. Thank you 

to Alexandria Higdon (Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores) and Will Morgan (St. Jude’s, 

Niceville) for serving as Lay Rectors for the two Happenings this year, which were 

successful events for our High School youth. Oktoberfest 2008 was also a 

tremendous success. The Commission also put on its first Junior High youth event 

in some time, Jump Start #21. Thank you to Tim Winters (Holy Cross, Pensacola) 

for serving as Shepherd for Jump Start. Outside of the Diocese, we had excellent 

participation at Kanuga, EYE, and the Province IV Network Meeting. We have met 

four times as a commission this year. In the upcoming year, we intend to increase 

participation in both our diocesan events and in the provincial and national events, 

as well as growing the Commission. We also intend to clarify our mission as a 

Commission of this diocese. We would like to thank the chair for the year 2008, Rob 

Dixon, and the Coordinator for Youth Ministries, Michael Drinkwater for all that 

they offered the youth of this diocese. We wish them luck as they continue their 

journey. We have begun the search process for a new full-time Director of Youth 

and Young Adult Ministries. This person will begin in the late summer of 2009. 

Those appointed to that search committee are: 

Michael Drinkwater (St. Francis, Gulf Breeze) 

Jane Ellis (St. Francis, Gulf Breeze) 

Avery Hall (All Saints, Mobile) 

The Rev. Denson “De” Freeman (Epiphany, Crestview) 

The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie (St. Thomas’, Laguna Beach) 

Gary Moore (St. James’, Fairhope) 

The Rev. Nancy Threadgill (Good Shepherd, Mobile) 

We would like to thank each one of these people for their time and effort as 

we move forward in this exciting process. We look to 2009 with a great feeling of 

encouragement and hope, as we continue to seek new ways to serve the interests of 

young people around the Diocese. Thank you for allowing us to serve with you, to 

the Glory of God in 2008. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Michael Drinkwater, Coordinator for Youth Ministries 

REPORTS OF THE DIOCESAN COORDINATORS: 

REPORT OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW COORDINATOR 

I am pleased to report to you that this organization has made strides in its 

ministry of prayer, study and service to men in this diocese. By founding a new 

chapter at St. James’, Fairhope, we now have four chapters in the Central Gulf 

Coast, by reinstating an Assembly. Dick Hooper, the Diocesan Coordinator and 

General (ret.) Jake Poillon, Assistant Diocesan Coordinator, inducted the officers 

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and chapter members at the principal service June 1 . Father Mark Wilson, Rector,


also a new member, introduced the out of town Brothers participating in the event 

at his parish and blessed the new Chapter’s ministry. 

Our National President, Ron Warfuel, of Charleston, SC inducted seven 

new members, five from St. James’, Fairhope, and two from Christ Church, 

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Pensacola, at the Assembly November 1 , held at Camp Beckwith. Bishop Duncan 

blessed the new member’s ministry, and also blessed the new banner of the St. 

James’ Chapter, as well as celebrated Eucharist with the Brothers. President 

Warfuel led two workshops for the Assembly participants at the Masters’ Center. 

Beckwith is also the focus of the Christ Church and St. James’ Chapters, as 

each has raised money and provided “sweat investment” in constructing two 

additional bungalows for counselors. These “bump outs” to the campers cabins are 

necessary for the Camp to be accredited for youth events. Holy Cross, Pensacola, 

raised money for Wilmer Hall by sponsoring the Maine Event (a wonderful lobster 

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feast) held October 25 , as the annual fund-raiser for the orphanage. The Christ 

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Church Chapter cooked a Bar-B-Que on September 26 as its fund-raising effort for 

Wilmer Hall and other charitable needs. 

In addition, Dick Hooper, Diocesan Coordinator, and Ralphe Vawter, 

member of the National Trust Foundation of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s, 

attended the annual meeting of the National Council held at Chicago, IL in June, 

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celebrating the 125 anniversary of the Brotherhood. St. James’, Fairhope, has a 

ministry to deploying Episcopal service persons to provide each of them with The 

Armed Forces Prayer Book; and the Assembly as a whole plans to provide a field 

hospital in Afghanistan with items not provided by the military. 

All four chapters: Christ Church, Pensacola; Holy Cross, Pensacola; Holy 

Trinity, Pensacola and St. James’, Fairhope hold regular monthly meetings dealing 

with their goals of deepening spiritual life for men by prayer, study and service. 


Dr. Richard Hooper, Diocesan Coordinator 

REPORT OF THE CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION COORDINATOR 

The Conflict Transformation Team was established several years ago by 

the Bishop to serve as a resource for congregations experiencing conflict or needing 

an outside consultant. 

Unless the Bishop requests the involvement of the Team, all matters 

between the parishes/missions requesting the assistance of the Team are 

confidential. 

The Rector or Vicar of the church must personally request the assistance of 

the Team. The vestry cannot do so. Furthermore, each additional time, if any, the 

Team returns to the parish, the Rector or Vicar must re-invite the Team. If the 

Rector or Vicar tells the Team an additional visit is not necessary, the Team trusts 

that the decision has been made by the priest in consultation with the vestry. 

Any priest requesting the assistance of the Team should contact the 

chairperson. 


The Rev. Fred Lindstrom, Diocesan Coordinator

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REPORT OF THE DIOCESAN COORDINATOR TO 

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT (ERD) 

This has been a very good year for Episcopal Relief and Development in 

the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Over $119,000 dollars was given by 

individuals and parishes. 

There are many ways to give to Episcopal Relief and Development. I 

would like to highlight what three parishes have done this past year. 

1. St Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze, Florida 

The parish identified a project in which they have an interest, 

Clean Water. 

2. Church of the Advent, Lillian, Alabama 

The parish gave money from their annual fund raiser, BBQ and 

Blues. 

3. St John’s, Mobile, Alabama 

The parish Outreach Committee gave money each month. 

These are a few examples of how money was given around the Diocese. 

Episcopal Relief and Development Lenten devotionals will again be 

available this year. The devotional includes an adaptation of The Rev. Barbara C. 

Crafton’s Almost-Daily eMos (The Almost Daily Electronic Meditations) and 

highlights the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), offering ways for 

parishioners to help achieve these life-saving goals. 

In 2008, Episcopal Relief and Development is still very active in support of 

the hurricane recovery efforts in Mississippi and New Orleans. In Mississippi, 

Camp Coast Care is continuing to host thousands of volunteers who have come to 

help people rebuild their homes and lives. Many of those volunteers have come 

from the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, and we hope to have more in the future. 

These are important as Hurricane Katrina was over three years ago and many have 

forgotten that needs still exist. 

I would like to thank the Bishop and the Diocesan staff for all their 

support, as well as the people who represent Episcopal Relief and Development in 

the parishes. And finally, I would like to thank those who have supported Episcopal 

Relief and Development this past year. 


Eugene Johnston, Diocesan Coordinator 

REPORT OF THE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE 

COORDINATOR 

This year we had very little activity pertaining to hurricanes, and we are all 

glad and thank God for that! Throughout 2008, twenty informational messages 

regarding Emergency Preparedness were sent via the Diocesan office and Coastline 

to all Clergy for distribution to their parishioners. Main items of interest were: 

1. Project ICE (In case of emergency) – entering into your cell phone 

menu the number to be called in the event you are in an 

emergency situation. Most EMT’s and paramedics are aware of 

this project. For more than one number use ICE1, ICE2, etc. If the 

patient is not responsive, medical personnel can use your cell 

phone, calling ICE to inform your friend or family member of the 

emergency and your location.


2. A Website with information on where a small emergency 

generator to run a piece of medical equipment may be purchased. 

3. A Website with information as to where to purchase a 12v 

emergency battery that can handle small medical equipment 

(CPAC) for 24 hours without a recharge. You must ask for an 

adapter to recharge the battery. Medicare or Tricare will not 

reimburse for it; however, individual insurance companies may. 

4. The Diocesan Disaster Manual is now on the Diocesan website. 

Throughout 2008, the Disaster Preparedness and Response (DPR) 

Coordinator put together two different groups of local parishioners to work at 

Camp Coast Care in Long Beach, MS. Camp Coast Care is an ERD/LESMsponsored 

camp to work on restoring/building new homes along the Long Beach, 

MS coastline. Hurricane Katrina destroyed most of the homes in that area. 

Although the DPR brought thirty eight workers to the camp, an unknown number of 

other groups from the Diocese also went and worked a week at a time. Some 

churches that have sent people to work are: Holy Cross, Pensacola; Trinity, 

Apalachicola; St. Paul’s, Daphne; St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea, Destin; St. Francis of 

Assisi, Gulf Breeze; St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs; St. John’s, Monroeville; Christ 

Church, Pensacola; St. John’s, Pensacola; Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores; St. Simon’s onthe-Sound, 

Fort Walton Beach; St. Thomas’ by-the-Sea, Laguna Beach; St. Jude’s, 

Niceville and St. Christopher’s, Pensacola. There may be more, but this is all the 

camp has on record. 

A new team is forming for February 22-27, 2009. Contact Duane Leifur, at 

leifurd@bellsouth.net for up to date information on applications and liability forms. 


Duane Leifur, Diocesan Coordinator 

REPORT OF THE ECUMENICAL OFFICER 

The state of ecumenical relations between the Episcopal, Roman Catholic 

and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) as well as the general 

ecumenical climate was the topic of this year’s conference. The Rt. Rev. Christopher 

Epting, Presiding Bishop’s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, was the 

main speaker. Bishop Epting, the former bishop of Iowa, serves on the governing 

body of the National Council of Churches and the Central Committee of the World 

Council of Churches. He chaired the drafting committee which produced "Call to 

Common Mission", which is the agreement between the ELCA and the Episcopal 

Church for full communion and the sharing of ministries. This diocese has 

benefitted from this agreement. The priest-in-charge of St. John’s, Pensacola, is The 

Rev. Thomas Frizzell, an ELCA pastor. 

Bishop Epting rehearsed the history of modern ecumenism, especially 

pertaining to the participating churches of this conference as well as the dialogues 

with the Moravian and United Methodist Churches. He spoke to the barriers 

between the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches created by the ordination of 

women to the priesthood and episcopate, and the election of the non-celibate 

homosexual bishop of New Hampshire. These issues together with other theological 

matters were addressed again at the Bishops Forum which concludes each 

conference. Bishop Duncan, who represents the Episcopal Church in the United 

Methodist discussions, spoke to the importance of our continued efforts in spite of 

the barriers. The other bishops also encouraged continued conversations, while 

being very open and honest about the reality of the barriers to full communion. All

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acknowledged the benefit and success of local ecumenical initiatives. Ecumenical 

Commission member Gary Moore of St. James’ in Fairhope brought a church van 

load of clergy and laity, and other members of the Diocese attended as well. The 

conference is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Ecumenical Relations. 

Two new Roman Catholic prelates joined the conference this year. The 

Most Reverend Thomas Rodi, the Archbishop of Mobile, brings his great wit and 

wisdom to the conference. The Most Reverend Robert Baker, the new Roman 

Catholic bishop of Birmingham, shared his knowledge and observations during the 

main part of the conference and during the Bishops Forum. The Episcopal Church 

also had a new bishop present. The Rt. Rev. Kee Sloan, Suffragan Bishop of 

Alabama, was welcomed. Other bishops participating included our own Bishop 

Philip Duncan, Bishop Henry Parsley of Alabama, and Bishop Julian Gordy of the 

South Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Church in America. 


The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr., Ecumenical Officer 

REPORT OF THE EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY PROGRAM 

Education For Ministry is a four-year program by extension from the 

School of Theology, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. The course is led 

by mentors who are trained by Sewanee, and who are required to update their 

training every 18 months in order to stay current with the materials and mentoring 

skills, and also for their own spiritual growth. The participants commit to one year 

at a time and meet regularly in seminars that consist of six to twelve persons. 

Believing that all Christians are called to Christ’s ministry at baptism, EFM 

provides the basics of a theological education for the laity of the church. The 

curriculum centers on the Bible, church history, theology, and the process of 

theological reflection. Since its beginning in 1975, more than 72,000 people 

throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and 

the United Kingdom have participated in EFM. 

The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast has been a sponsoring diocese for 

many years, providing $1,500.00 annually to enable tuition reduction for each 

participant. EFM continues to grow in our diocese and we currently have 20 

groups, with 153 participants in all four levels of study, led by 25 active mentors. 

Our diocese had 33 persons who graduated from the four-year program last year. 

Of the 24,000 persons who have completed the program nationally since it began, 

over 400 graduates of the program have been from our diocese. 

We are fortunate to be able to offer mentor training at Beckwith Camp and 

Conference Center for both new mentors and current mentors renewing their 

certification. Our next Diocesan training for EFM mentors is scheduled at Beckwith 

June 4-6, 2009, with two groups registered – one basic/in-service group and one 

advanced formation group for experienced mentors. Because of the increased 

interest in EFM in our diocese, we offered an extra mentor training event in 

September 2008. 

EFM provides exceptional opportunities for personal and spiritual growth 

to members of this diocese, and is reflected in the ministry of EFM participants and 

graduates in their local congregations and communities. 


Sandra G. Early, Diocesan Coordinator


REPORT OF THE MEN’S CONFERENCE DIOCESAN COORDINATOR 

The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, the Canon for Global Justice and 

Reconciliation of the Washington National Cathedral, was the speaker for the 2008 

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Diocesan Men’s Conference held at Beckwith, February 29 - March 2 . As former 

Dean of St. George’s College, Jerusalem, Canon Peterson lead many groups of the 

college’s pilgrims to the historic Biblical sites in Jerusalem and Israel, and brought 

these unique insights to the conference. At Beckwith, he led the attendees on a 

vivid pilgrimage of the fifteen stations of the cross, based on his book, A Walk in 

Jerusalem. 

We urge the men of the Central Gulf Coast to join us this year on an 

equally exciting pilgrimage, this time with The Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley, Bishop of 

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Alabama. From March 6 - 8 , the conference will focus on The Anglican Gospel: 

Exploring Our Faith through Poetry, Prose and Prayer Book, as participants discover 

the roots of our faith by studying the early giants, such as Thomas Cranmer, John 

Donne, and Richard Hooker, who shaped the theology and worship of the Church of 

England. As an Oxford scholar in English studies, a theologian and a priest, Bishop 

Parsley is uniquely suited to lead this conference which will enrich the Lenten 

season of those who attend. 


Dr. W. Richard Hooper, Diocesan Coordinator 

REPORT OF THE PARISH NURSES’ DIOCESAN COORDINATOR 

In a number of the churches of our diocese, there are registered nurses who 

feel called to use their talents and training in ministry to fellow parishioners and the 

larger community. Some of these nurses have completed the recommended 

curriculum of study to be official, “parish nurses”; others offer their services as part 

of health ministry, but are not, as yet, “parish nurses”. The Parish Nurses’ 

Networking Group was established to assess the current status of parish nursing in 

our diocese, and to foster development of this ministry in our diocese. 

During the spring and summer of 2008, a questionnaire was distributed to 

each church in the Diocese, as well as individuals known to be interested. From 

responses to the questionnaire, a directory was developed and distributed. In 

November, the first two meetings of the Parish Nurses’ Networking Group were 

held, one in Pensacola and one in Daphne. These face-to-face gatherings allowed 

more experienced parish nurses to share information and resources with those who 

are interested in developing this role in their churches. As a result of the first two 

meetings and on-going collaboration via email, the following plans were made: 

1. The networking group will continue to share information and 

provide support via e-mail and telephone. 

2. The group will meet face-to-face quarterly. In February 2009, 

nurses from the entire Diocese will meet in one location (possibly 

in conjunction with the Diocesan Convention), hopefully offering a 

continuing education (CEU’s) session as part of the meeting. The 

following quarter, to reduce travel, we will break into two groups. 

The group will continue to alternate in this way, offering CEU’s at 

the joint meetings. 

3. A delegation of experienced parish nurses, and hopefully their 

priests, will be available to travel to interested churches to 

educate them about the benefits of parish nursing.

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4. The Parish Nurses’ Networking Group will present an exhibit at 

the Diocesan Convention in February. Several of the group’s 

members will be available to speak one-on-one with Convention 

attendees about parish nursing. 

By the end of 2009, the Parish Nurses’ Networking Group will have 

established a mission statement and a vision for this ministry in the future. Simply 

put, parish nursing is another way to allow members of our church family to share 

their gifts and love as they seek to continue Christ’s ministry of healing in the 

world. 


Scotti Dixon, RN, CHPH, Diocesan Coordinator 

REPORT OF THE SILENT RETREAT DIOCESAN COORDINATOR 

The 2008 annual post-Easter Silent Retreat was held at Visitation 

Monastery in Mobile, March 27-29, 2008. The retreat entitled “Viriditas: the green 

growing energy of God that shines forth in all living things” was led by The Rev. 

Martha Harris. 

The 2009 post-Easter Silent Retreat will be held April 16-18, 2009 at 

Visitation Monastery in Mobile. The retreat will be lead by The Rev. Nancy 

Threadgill. Brochures and registration information will be available at the Diocesan 

Convention, from the Diocesan office and from The Rev. Donna A. Lockett 

(dalockett@bellsouth.net) or (334) 467-8789). 


The Rev. Donna A. Lockett, Diocesan Coordinator

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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTS 

NOTES ABOUT THE 2008 DIOCESAN BUDGET REPORT 

Unrestricted Income from Congregations was $1,394,331 compared to $1,571,913 

budgeted. Redirected Income from Congregations will be approximately $171,985 

compared to $161,506 budgeted. Total Income is about $180,000 short of budget. Total 

Expenses were a little under budget; but, with a significant shortfall in income, the 

operating deficit for the Diocese for 2008 is . This deficit was covered (to 

balance the budget) with a draw from the Quigley Fund which is an undesignated fund 

available at the discretion of the Diocese. There remains a balance of approximately 

$77,495 in the Quigley Fund after this drawdown. 

NARRATIVE FOR THE 2009 DIOCESAN BUDGET 

Pledges from parishes and missions for 2009 are $1,548,968, which is only $8,487 more 

than was paid in 2008. Beginning in late 2003, provision was made for congregations 

to redirect or restrict their giving. Several congregations have restricted their giving to 

the Diocese so that some of their payments do not go to the Domestic and Foreign 

Missionary Society (the “National Church”). The amount “redirected” ($106,935) is 

separately shown in the Diocesan budget, and will be accounted for separately. It 

should be noted “redirected” is down from $171,985 in 2008. Unrestricted income from 

congregations in the Diocese for 2009 is budgeted to be $1,442,033. The Diocese asks 

congregations to make a voluntary pledge to the Diocese (20% has been the expected 

percentage since the inception of the Diocese), and these pledges constitute 96% of the 

income available to operate the Diocese and its programs. Only 4% comes from 

various restricted funds, other investments and miscellaneous income. The budget is 

unable to grow without more income from congregations. 

TOTAL INCOME AVAILABLE FOR 2009.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,628,362 

OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE: 

HOW IS THE MONEY SPENT? 

Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,203 

This is the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s share of support of the Budget 

of the Episcopal Church (Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society). 

Historically, this line item has been based on a formula applied to the two 

years’ previous (2006) Diocesan budget, resulting in approximately 20% of 

income from congregations. Because of budget constraints, this percentage 

was reduced to 17% in 2003; 11.9% for 2004; 11.8% for 2005; 10% for 2006; 

10% for 2007, 10% for 2008, and is requested at 10% of unrestricted income for 

2009. This number will be 10% of actual unrestricted income from Parishes 

and Missions at the end of the year.

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Deputies to General Convention.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Budgeted annually on an accrual basis to cover expenses of our 

eight deputies to General Convention every three years. 

Delegates to Triennial.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000 

Budgeted annually on an accrual basis to cover expenses of four 

delegates to the Triennial meeting of the Women of the Church. 

Delegates to Synod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500 

Partial offset of expenses of delegates to annual Synod meeting. 

(Our Synod is dioceses in the southeastern United States.) 

Province IV Quota.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,622 

Pro-rata share among 21 southeastern dioceses for maintaining 

programs of the Province. 

University of the South at Sewanee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Voluntary pledge toward the operating budget of this academic 

institution of which we are an owning diocese. This is reduced 

$5,000 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Lambeth Conference.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200 

Budgeted annually on an accrual basis for the Bishop to attend 

Lambeth Conference held in England every ten years. 

World Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Financial assistance for planned medical missions. Supports 

work of the Commission on World Mission. This is reduced 

$8,000 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Millennium Development Goals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,094 

A commitment of .07% of unrestricted income from Parishes and 

Missions to comply with the 2003 General Convention resolution 

to fund International Development Programs. 

Total Outside the Diocese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 195,620 

Historically, since the founding of the Diocese, total “Outside the 

Diocese” was 25% of income from congregations. As a result of 

reducing giving to the DFMS, for 2009, this is 13% of total income 

from congregations.

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INSIDE THE DIOCESE: 


Mission Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,000 

Without financial aid, these congregations would be unable to 

have the services of a priest. Grant recipients for 2009 include: 

Citronelle, St. Thomas’; Crestview, Epiphany; Laguna Beach, St. 

Thomas’; Mobile, St. Mark's; and Robertsdale, St. John’s. 

Emergency grants are available to other missions, if necessary. 

Beckwith Camp & Conference Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 117,500 

A diocesan supplement to Beckwith's total budget of $1,456,230 

goes to underwrite the programs at Beckwith: Summer camps, 

Cursillo, parish weekends, vestry retreats, stewardship 

conferences, clergy conferences, etc. This is reduced $7,500 from 

2008 to balance the budget. 

Wilmer Hall Children's Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 117,500 

The Episcopal home for children in Mobile, Alabama. This is the 

diocesan share of Wilmer Hall's total budget of approximately 

$1,050,000 to make possible the outreach to troubled children who 

come from Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. Many 

congregations and individuals support Wilmer Hall directly as 

well. This is reduced $7,500 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Murray House.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45,000 

Established as an agency of the Diocese in 1995, Murray House is 

an assisted living facility adjacent to All Saints Episcopal Church 

in Mobile, Alabama. Their total budget is $1,364,372. This is 

reduced $5,000 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Seminarians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 29,654 

Financial assistance for seven seminarians from this diocese who, 

when ordained, will come back to work in this diocese. 

Deacons in Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18,486 

In 2009, the Diocese will have one deacon-in-training: Anthony 

MacWhinnie. 

Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,500 

In 2008, Diocesan clergy used these funds as a partial supplement 

toward continuing education expenses. This is reduced $2,500 

from 2008 to balance the budget.


Commission on Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,320 

Expenses for the commission that receives interviews and 

recommends those planning to seek ordination, including travel 

for candidates and seminarians and their spouses to attend the 

annual conference. 

Christian Education/Personal Spiritual Growth/DOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000 

Supports activities, workshops, and training conferences on 

Christian Education, Personal Spiritual Growth and Daughters of 

the King. 

Commission on Youth Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,500 

Supports activities of Commission on Youth Ministries, including 

the Jr. High Youth Event, Happening, Jump Start, some college 

work and local and national conferences. (Provision for a parttime 

coordinator of Youth Ministries is included in the Bishop’s 

office section of the budget.). 

Commission on Young Adult Ministries.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 

Expenses for a Campus Ministry Program at the three major 

colleges in the Diocese (South Alabama, Troy, and West Florida). 

Resource Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100 

To assist in supporting a Christian Education Resource Center 

maintained at the diocesan office. 

Education for Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500 

Fee to Sewanee for Diocese to be EFM-sponsoring agent. 

Cursillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,000 

Assist in the support of the Cursillo program in the Diocese. 

Most activities are supposed to be self-sufficient. 

Clergy Conferences.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Travel expenses, accommodations and related expenses for two 

annual clergy conferences in the Diocese, and various clergy-days. 

This is reduced $5,000 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Commission for Episcopal Church Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,000 

Financial support for the commission and its programs for 

women in the Diocese. Additional program expenses, if 

necessary, are paid from a separate trust fund.

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Commission/Committees - Other.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Expense reimbursement for committees and commissions to meet, 

plan and execute the programs for training, development and 

outreach in the Diocese. This item includes the Commissions on 

Church Growth/Evangelism, Health Ministry, Conflict 

Transformation, Diocesan Missions, Ecumenical and Interfaith 

Relations, Environment and Integrity of Creation, Episcopal 

Relief and Development (ERD), Fresh Start, Liturgy and Allied 

Arts, Peace and Justice/ Racial Reconciliation, Planned Giving/ 

Stewardship, Addictions and Recovery, and 

Registrar/Historiographer. This line item also includes meeting 

expenses of the Commission on Finance and the Standing 

Committee and conference expenses for the Diocesan Chancellors 

and staff. This is reduced $4,050 from 2008 to balance the budget. 

Coastline/Commission on Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30,620 

This supports the official newspaper of the Diocese and other 

communication initiatives, including the website and general 

communications activities throughout the Diocese. (In 2009, the 

director’s position is shown in the Bishop’s office section of the 

budget.) 

Diocesan Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 

Annual supplement to host parish and convention-related Diocesan 

office expenses. 

Journal of the Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 

Annual official Minutes of the Diocesan Convention with 

supporting data. Copies available to each delegate and to all 

congregations. 

Medical and Life Insurance - Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 107,200 

Diocesan portion of premium costs for coverage of retired, 

canonically-resident clergy, including widows, and their families. 

Liability Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,600 

Includes Directors and Officers Liability, Umbrella Liability and 

Non-owned and Hired Automobile Liability insurance. 

Diocesan Bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 800 

A $500,000 Fidelity Bond on the Diocesan Office. 

Worker's Compensation Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65,555 

Worker's Compensation Insurance for all employees of all 

congregations. Does not include employees of parochial schools.


Turner Fund Loan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0 

Annual interest only payment to the Noel Turner Advancement 

Fund on the $169,550 +/- loan balance for Christ Episcopal Church, 

Mobile, being repaid over 10 years at 6% interest. Because of budget 

constraints, this item is not funded in the 2009 budget. 

Total Inside the Diocese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 670,435 

DIOCESAN OFFICE AND SUPPORTING STAFF: 

Salary, pension, travel and insurance are self-explanatory. 

Episcopal Assistance and Chaplain to the Retired were 

discontinued after the first quarter of 2008. 2009 includes 

continuing the position of part-time Coordinator for Youth 

Ministries, moving the Coordinator for Communications/Editor of 

the Coastline to the Diocesan office and supporting staff section of 

the budget at $40,000 to be divided however the person in that 

position decides to do it (to include salary, benefits (if any) and 

travel). This portion of the budget also includes office 

maintenance, supplies, equipment, audit and diocesan automobile 

(which includes an automobile furnished to the Bishop and an 

automobile replacement allowance for the Canon to the Ordinary) 

which all should be self-explanatory. Two line items, Reserve- 

Major Maintenance and Episcopal Transition are shown in the 

budget, but have had no funding over the last few years, as a 

result of budget constraints. Diocesan office depreciation is taken 

as an audit adjustment after the end of the year and is not shown 

as an expense in the budget. 

Total Support of the Diocesan Office and Supporting Staff.. . . . . . . . . . . . $762,307 

TOTAL EXPENSES FOR 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,628,362 * 

* PLEASE NOTE: Total Expenses ($1,628,362) are more than Total Income 

projected ($1,594,899), leaving a deficit of . The Standing Committee 

is recommending that $33,463 be charged against the Quigley Fund to balance 

the 2009 budget. This will leave only $44,032 in the Quigley Fund going 

forward. The Quigley Fund income to the budget is shown in the projected 

budget in order to balance the budget!

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POLICY STATEMENTS 

POLICY STATEMENTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE 

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENT 

Stewardship is at the heart of the main work of the Church. As the Standing 

Committee of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, we acknowledge the importance 

of stewardship in the life of all Christians and call ourselves and others to responsible 

use of the abundant gifts God has given us. 

1. We affirm the minimum standard of the tithe in personal giving and 

pledge ourselves individually to the tithe or to work toward the tithe 

in our personal giving. 

2. We assert the importance of choosing leaders in the Church who are 

committed in Christian stewardship to tithing. We encourage that 

all candidates for the Standing Committee, in particular, affirm the 

minimum standard of the tithe in personal giving and pledge 

themselves individually to tithe or work toward the tithe in their 

personal giving. 

3. We believe outside giving is also important for the Diocese. As the 

Standing Committee, we pledge to continue, as faithfully as 

possible, the Diocese's policy of giving at least 25% beyond the 

Diocese, including support of the national Church; and to increase 

funding of agencies which are our ministry beyond ourselves. 

4. This statement will be reviewed annually at the first regular meeting 

of the new Standing Committee. 

Stewardship is giving freely of what we have received. Stewardship causes us to 

reflect on what has been given to us. In the end, stewardship is fun! It is our way of 

participating in the work of Christ in the world. 

Adopted, Standing Committee, April 20, 1989 

Reaffirmed with Amendment (as highlighted), Standing Committee, January 24, 2004 

STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE REGARDING STEWARDSHIP TO THE 


AND MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE 

Recognizing and Reaffirming that: 

(1) It is our privilege and responsibility as members of the Diocese of the Central 

Gulf Coast to support our diocese; and 

(2) The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is dependent on our stewardship for the 

extension and building up of the Kingdom of God in our diocese; and 

(3) It is the privilege and responsibility of our Diocese to support the Domestic 

and Foreign Missionary Society (The Episcopal Church) for the extension and 

building up of the Kingdom of God beyond our Diocese; and 

(4) In concurrence with our Diocesan Stewardship Statement commending the 

tithe as the individual minimum standard of giving and 25% as the minimum 

standard of giving beyond the Diocese, we should continue our support beyond our 

Parishes and Missions, and beyond the boundaries of the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast, as faithfully as possible;

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When a congregation in whole or in part cannot faithfully meet these standards for 

reason of conscience, it shall be embraced and loved as a full member of this diocese. 

Adopted, Standing Committee, October 19, 1995 

Reaffirmed, Standing Committee, April 20, 2001 

POLICIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM ABUSE 

Developed in partnership with the Church Pension Group and the Nathan Network 

[Adapted for use in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast] 

Adopted by the Standing committee at St. Thomas, Greenville, June 27, 2008 

Table of Contents 

Code of Conduct for Protection of Children and Youth 

General Definitions 

A. Church Personnel 

B. Children and youth 

C. Regularly or Occasionally Work With or Around Children or Youth 

D. Types of abuse 

Safeguards for Children and Youth 

A. Screening and Selection 

B. Education and Training Requirements 

C. Monitoring and Supervision of Programs 

D. General Conduct for the Protection of Children and Youth 

Responding to Problems 

Appendix 

A. Guidelines for Appropriate Affection 

Copies of sample forms and other important Appendices are available on-line from 

the CHURCH PENSION GROUP web site 

http://download.cpg.org/insurance/publications/pdf/larg_font_model_policies.pdf 

Or got to cpg.org and search “model policies”

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Relationships among people are at the foundation of Christian ministry and as such are 

central to the life of the church. Defining healthy and safe relationships through policies 

and codes of conduct is not meant, in any way, to undermine the strength and 

importance of personal interaction in our ministries. Rather, it is to assist in more 

clearly defining behaviors and practices that allow the church to more fully 

demonstrate its love and compassion for children and youth in sincere and genuine 

relationships. 

Relationships in ministry should, ideally, always be experienced as caring and without 

intention to do harm or allow harm to occur. This Code of Conduct has been adopted 

by the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast to help the church create safe 

environments for children and youth and for those who minister to them. All Church 

Personnel are asked to carefully consider each statement in the Code and within the 

Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse before agreeing to adhere 

to the statements and continue in service to the church. 


• Church Personnel agree to do their best to prevent abuse and neglect among children 

and youth involved in church activities and services. 

• Church Personnel agree to not physically, sexually or emotionally abuse or neglect 

a child or youth. 

• Church Personnel agree to comply with the policies for general conduct with 

children and youth as defined in these Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth 

from Abuse. 

• All Church Personnel agree to comply with the Guidelines for Appropriate Affection 

with children and youth. 

• In the event that Church Personnel observe any inappropriate behaviors or possible 

policy violations with children or youth, church personnel agree to immediately report 

their observations. 

• All Church Personnel acknowledge their obligation and responsibility to protect 

children and youth and agree to report known or suspected abuse of children or youth 

to appropriate church leaders and state authorities in accordance with these policies. 

• Church Personnel understand that the church will not tolerate abuse of children and 

youth and agree to comply in spirit and in action with this position.

General Definitions 


A. Church Personnel: For the purposes of this policy, the following are included in the 

definition of Church Personnel when they are functioning in their respective roles for 

the church: 

1. All clergy, whether stipendiary, non-stipendiary, or otherwise, who are engaged in 

ministry or service to the church. 

2. All paid personnel, whether employed in areas of ministry or other kinds of services 

by the diocese, its congregations, schools or other agencies. 

3. Those who contract their services to the diocese, its congregations, schools or other 

agencies. 

4. Volunteers, including any person who enters into or offers him or herself for a church 

related service, or who actually assists with or performs a service, whether or not they 

have been selected or assigned to do so. Volunteers include members of advisory 

boards, vestries, Bishop’s Committees, and boards of directors. 

B. Children and youth: A child is defined as anyone under the age of 12 years. A 

youth is defined as anyone who is at least 12 years old, but not yet 18 years old. A 

youth may also be an individual who is 18 years old or older, but still in high school. 

C. Regularly or Occasionally Work With or Around Children or Youth: For the 

purpose of this policy, the following are included in the definition of Church Personnel 

who Regularly Work With or Around Children or Youth: 

1. All clergy, whether stipendiary, non-stipendiary, or otherwise, who are engaged in 

ministry or service to the church. 

2. All paid or volunteer Church Personnel whose work regularly takes them throughout 

the facility or grounds or who has keys giving them access to the buildings on the 

grounds. 

3. All persons who supervise or assist with supervising children or youth (other than 

church school teachers) in ministries, programs or activities more often than 

occasionally. 

4. All persons who provide transportation to children or youth without other adults in 

the vehicle more often than occasionally. 

5. Any paid personnel whose living quarters are on the grounds of the church, school 

or other related agency.

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6. All vestry members or other members of similar decision-making groups who have 

the authority to approve the creation of ministries, programs or activities for children 

or youth. 

Examples of Church Personnel who Regularly Work With or Around Children or 

Youth include, but are not limited to: 

• Children’s or youth choir directors 

• Organists who work with children or youth 

• Lay youth ministers 

• Volunteer youth directors 

• All Church Personnel who work or assist in the nursery more than four times a year 

• All Church Personnel who work in the nursery if they are the only person over 21 

present at any time 

• All staff, whether volunteer or paid, at church camps 

• Adults who participate in overnight activities with children or youth more than twice 

a year 

For the purpose of this policy, the following are included in the definition of Church 

Personnel who occasionally Work With or Around Children or Youth: 

1. Church school teachers. 

2. All persons who supervise or assist with supervising children or youth in ministries, 

programs or activities infrequently, generally no more than three times a year or for 

one program or activity during a year that lasts less than a month (i.e. assisting with 

preparation for the Christmas pageant, or teaching one “unit” of Church School for a 

month). 

3. All persons who provide transportation to children or youth without other adults in 

the vehicle infrequently, generally no more than three times a year. 

4. All persons who work or assist in the nursery four or fewer times a year, whether 

on an emergency basis or otherwise. 

5. Adults who participate in overnight activities with children or youth once or twice 

a year.

D. Types of abuse 


1. Physical abuse is non-accidental injury, which is intentionally inflicted upon a child 

or youth. 

2. Sexual abuse perpetrated by an adult is any contact or activity of a sexual nature 

that occurs between a child or youth and an adult. This includes any activity, which is 

meant to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the adult, child or youth. 

3. Sexual abuse perpetrated by another child or youth is any contact or activity of a 

sexual nature that occurs between a child or youth and another child or youth when 

there is no consent, when consent is not possible, or when one child or youth has power 

over the other child or youth. This includes any activity which is meant to arouse or 

gratify the sexual desires of any of the children or youth. 

4. Emotional abuse is mental or emotional injury to a child or youth that results in an 

observable and material impairment in the child or youth’s growth, development or 

psychological functioning. 

5. Neglect is the failure to provide for a child or youth's basic needs or the failure to 

protect a child or youth from harm. 

6. Economic exploitation is the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful 

temporary or permanent use of a child or youth's belongings or money. 

Safeguards for Children and Youth 

A. Screening and Selection 

1. Any and all Church Personnel who Regularly Work With or Around Children or 

Youth shall be screened and selected utilizing at least the following: 

a. A standard application completed by the applicant that includes an authorization 

for the release of information to conduct background checks and the Code of Conduct 

b. Criminal records check in any state where the applicant has resided during the past 

seven (7) years, and other states, if any, as determined by the church. 

c. Sexual offender registry check in any state where the applicant has resided during 

the past seven (7) years. 

d. Individual interview with the applicant. 

e. Reference checks of persons outside the congregation who know the applicant, 

preferably who know how the applicant works with children. 

f. Driving or Motor Vehicle records check if the person may be transporting children 

or youth.

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2. Any and all Church Personnel who Occasionally Work With or Around Children or 

Youth shall be screened and selected utilizing at least the following: 

a. A standard application completed by the applicant that includes an 

acknowledgment for the release of information to conduct background checks and the 

Code of Conduct. 

b. Individual interview with the applicant. 

c. At least one Reference Check of a person or persons outside the congregation who 

know the applicant, preferably who know how the applicant interacts with children. 

d. Driving or Motor Vehicle records check if the person will be transporting children 

or youth. 

3. All information gathered about an applicant will be carefully reviewed and evaluated 

to make a determination, in consultation with others as necessary, of whether or not 

the person is appropriate to work with children or youth. 

4. Church Personnel who work with or around children or youth must have a personnel 

file that is kept where other church records are kept. 

5. Criminal records checks and sexual offender registry checks will be conducted every 

five (5) years for Church Personnel who Regularly Work With or Around Children or 

Youth. 

6.To the extent possible, no person will be permitted to supervise an immediate family 

member when working with or around children or youth. For the purpose of this 

policy, immediate family member is defined as spouse, partner, child, parent, sister, 

brother, similar in-law relationship, stepchild, stepparent, stepsibling, grandparent, or 

co-habitant. 

7. Church Personnel who transfer within the Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast and 

apply for or are asked to or who do undertake a position working with or around 

children or youth are required to undergo the same screening and selection process in 

Section A above. This requirement may be met through a transfer of a copy of their 

personnel file to the new congregation, school, agency, or program together with 

completion of a new application, individual interview and reference checks with the 

congregations, schools, agencies or other programs for which the applicant has worked 

with or around children or youth since the screening was last done as shown in the 

applicant's personnel file.

B. Education and Training Requirements 


1. Three hours of child abuse prevention education and training is required for all 

Church Personnel Who Regularly Work With or Around Children or Youth before they 

start their work with children or youth or, if that is not possible, one hour of child 

abuse awareness training before they start their work and the rest of the training within 

three months of starting. 

2. One hour of child abuse awareness education and training is required for all Church 

Personnel Who Occasionally Work With or Around Children or Youth before they start 

their work with children or youth. 

3. Church Personnel who are responsible for screening, selection and supervision of 

others in programs for children and youth are required to complete an additional three 

(3) hours of specialized education and training in screening, selection and monitoring 

every two years. 

C. Monitoring and Supervision of Programs 

The monitoring and supervision of programs and activities involving children or youth 

is important for safeguarding children and youth and involves several aspects. One 

aspect involves having structural guidelines or standards for the programs and 

activities for children and youth. These include such things as who approves new 

programs, how many adults need to be present and the like. In addition to setting 

structural guidelines and standards, church leaders must make sure the structural 

safeguards are followed. Programs and activities have to be monitored and supervised 

to do that. 

Another aspect of monitoring and supervision is that supervisory personnel and others 

monitor and supervise the behavior of adults, youth and other children with children 

and youth, so that inappropriate behaviors and interactions can be detected and 

stopped. Some behaviors and interactions are potentially harmful to children or youth 

in and of themselves. Examples include providing alcohol or drugs to children or youth 

or actually having sexual contact with a child or youth. Other behaviors and 

interactions are not necessarily harmful in and of themselves but are the same 

behaviors and interactions known to be used by those who abuse children or youth to 

“groom” them or their parents for eventual abuse or which provide the privacy child 

molesters need in order to abuse children or youth. Examples of those behaviors and 

interactions include holding children over the age of three on the lap, transporting a 

child or youth alone, and the like. 

The structural guidelines and standards are covered in both this Monitoring and 

Supervision section and in the following section, General Conduct for the Protection 

of Children and Youth. The behaviors and interactions of persons with children and 

youth that need to be monitored and supervised are covered in the section on General 

Conduct for the Protection of Children and Youth and in the Guidelines for 

Appropriate Affection.

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1. Every program for children and youth must have established ratios for adults and 

children in compliance with the established ratio, including activities that occur off 

church premises. 

2. Church Personnel are prohibited from being alone with a child or youth or multiple 

children or youth where other adults cannot easily observe them. 

3. Church Personnel over the age of 21 must directly supervise Church Personnel under 

the age of 18 and be physically present during all activities. 

4. An up to date list of approved congregation-sponsored programs for children and 

youth will be maintained in the church office or other place where church records are 

kept. 

5. Church Personnel are not permitted to develop new activities for children and youth 

without approval from the rector or canonical equivalent. Requests to develop new 

activities should be submitted in writing to the rector. The rector will consider whether 

the plan for a new activity includes adequate adult supervision. 

6. Each program will develop age-appropriate procedures to ensure the safety of 

children and youth using restrooms and showers or baths. 

7. When supervising or assisting private activities such as dressing, showering or 

diapering infants or children, Church Personnel will remain in an area observable by 

other adults or work in pairs. 

8. At least two unrelated Church Personnel must supervise activities. When both boys 

and girls are participating, male and female adults must be present. 

D. General Conduct for the Protection of Children and Youth 

The following guidelines are intended to assist Church Personnel in monitoring and 

supervising behaviors and interactions with children and youth to identify and stop 

those that may be inherently harmful to children or youth, that are the type used by 

child molesters to groom children, youth and their parents, or that may create the 

conditions where abuse can occur more easily. These guidelines should also be used to 

make decisions about interactions with children and youth in church sponsored and 

affiliated programs. They are not designed or intended to address interactions within 

families. When exceptions to these guidelines must be made, they should be reported 

to the supervisor of the Church Personnel making the exception as soon as possible. 

1. All Church Personnel who work with children or youth must agree to comply with 

the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s Guidelines for Appropriate Affection 

(Appendix A).


2. No person will be allowed to volunteer to Regularly Work With Children or Youth 

until the person has been known to the clergy and congregation for at least six months. 

3. Programs for infants and children under six (6) years old will have procedures to 

ensure that children are released only to their parents or legal guardians or those 

designated by them. 

4. Church Personnel are prohibited from the use, possession, distribution, or being 

under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or the misuse of legal drugs while 

participating in or assisting with programs or activities specifically for children or 

youth. 

5. Parents or guardians must complete written permission forms before Church 

Personnel transport children and youth for a church sponsored activity or for any 

purpose on more than an occasional basis. 

6. Church Personnel will respond to children and youth with respect, consideration and 

equal treatment, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, culture or socioeconomic 

status. Church Personnel will portray a positive role model for children and 

youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, patience, and maturity. They will avoid 

even the appearance of favoritism. 

7. One-to-one counseling with children or youth will be done in an open or public or 

other place where private conversations are possible but occur in full view of others. 

8. Church Personnel are prohibited from dating or becoming romantically involved 

with a child or youth. 

9. Church Personnel are prohibited from having sexual contact with a child or youth. 

10.Church Personnel are prohibited from possessing any sexually oriented materials 

(magazines, cards, videos, DVDs, films, clothing etc.) on church property or in the 

presence of children or youth except as expressly permitted as part of a pre-authorized 

educational program. 

11. Church Personnel are prohibited from using the Internet to view or download any 

sexually oriented materials on church property or in the presence of children or youth. 

12. Church Personnel are prohibited from discussing their own sexual activities, 

including dreams and fantasies, or discussing their use of sexually oriented or explicit 

materials such as pornography, videos or materials on or from the Internet, with 

children or youth. 

13. Church Personnel are prohibited from sleeping in the same beds, sleeping bags, 

tents, hotel rooms or other rooms with children or youth unless the adult is an 

immediate family member of all children or youth in the bed, sleeping bag, tent, hotel 

room or other room. It is acceptable to have multiple adults sleep with all the children 

or youth participating in one open space such as a church basement or camp lodge.

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14. Church Personnel are prohibited from dressing, undressing, bathing, or showering 

in the presence of children or youth. 

15. Church Personnel are prohibited from using physical punishment in any way for 

behavior management of children and youth. No form of physical discipline is 

acceptable. This prohibition includes spanking, slapping, pinching, hitting, or any other 

physical force. Physical force may only be used to stop a behavior that may cause 

immediate harm to the individual or to a child, youth or others. 

16. Church Personnel are prohibited from using harsh language, degrading 

punishment, or mechanical restraint such as rope or tape for behavior management. 

17. Church Personnel are prohibited from participating in or allowing others to conduct 

any hazing activities relating to children’s or youth ministry or camp activities. 

Responding to Problems 

A. Reporting Inappropriate Behaviors or Policy Violations with children or youth 

1. When Church Personnel observe any inappropriate behaviors, behaviors that are 

inconsistent with the Guidelines for Appropriate Affection, or which may violate any 

provision of these Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse, they 

must immediately report their observations. Examples of inappropriate behaviors or 

policy violations would be seeking private time with children or youth, taking children 

or youth on over-night trips without other adults, swearing or making suggestive 

comments to children or youth, or selecting or using staff or volunteers without the 

required screening. 

2. Such inappropriate behaviors or possible policy violations that relate to interactions 

with children or youth should be reported in one of the following ways: 

a. A telephone call or meeting with the immediate supervisor of the person, 

b. A telephone call or meeting with the rector, if the person is not the rector; 

c. A telephone call or meeting with a church warden if the person is the rector; 

d. A telephone call, meeting or fax to the bishop; 

e. Submit a Notice of Concern signed or unsigned, to the bishop. 

3. All reports of inappropriate behavior or policy violations with children or youth will 

be taken seriously.

B. Reporting Suspected Abuse of Children or Youth 


1. All Church Personnel are required by this policy to report known or suspected abuse 

of children or youth to the appropriate state authorities. 

2. Failure to report suspected abuse of children or youth may be a crime. Reports may 

be made confidentially or anonymously. Every state provides immunity from civil 

liability for persons required to report suspected abuse in good faith and without 

malice. Simply stated, “in good faith” means that the person submitting the report 

believes what he or she is reporting to be true. 

3. In addition to reporting to the state authorities, Church Personnel are required to 

report any suspected or known abuse of children or youth that may have been 

perpetrated by Church Personnel directly to the rector of the parish or institution so 

that immediate and proper steps may be taken to ensure the safety of alleged victims. 

4. Reports of suspected or known abuse that involve Church Personnel may be reported 

to the Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast in the following ways: 

a. A telephone call, meeting or fax to the bishop; 

b. A telephone call or meeting with the rector, if the rector is not the person being 

complained about. 

c. Submit a Notice of Concern signed or unsigned, to the bishop. 

5. The Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast and the parish or institution will cooperate 

with any investigation by state authorities to the fullest extent appropriate, and inform 

authorities that a concurrent internal investigation will be directed by the Diocese of 

The Central Gulf Coast. 

Appendix 

A. Guidelines for Appropriate Affection 

The Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast and the parish or institution are committed to 

creating and promoting a positive, nurturing environment for our children’s and youth 

ministries that protect our children and youth from abuse and our Church Personnel 

from misunderstandings. When creating safe boundaries for children and youth, it is 

important to establish what types of affection are appropriate and inappropriate; 

otherwise that decision is left to each individual. Stating which behaviors are 

appropriate and inappropriate allows Church Personnel to comfortably show positive 

affection in ministry, and yet identify individuals who are not maintaining safe 

boundaries with children or youth. These Guidelines are based, in large part, on 

avoiding behaviors known to be used by child molesters to groom children or youth 

and their parents for future abuse. The following guidelines are to be carefully followed 

by all Church Personnel working around or with children or youth.

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1. Love and affection are part of church life and ministry. There are many ways to 

demonstrate affection while maintaining positive and safe boundaries with children 

and youth. Some positive and appropriate forms of affection are listed below: 

• Brief hugs. 

• Pats on the shoulder or back. 

• Handshakes. 

• “High-fives” and hand slapping. 

• Verbal praise. 

• Touching hands, faces, shoulders and arms of children or youth. 

• Arms around shoulders. 

• Holding hands while walking with small children. 

• Sitting beside small children. 

• Kneeling or bending down for hugs with small children. 

• Holding hands during prayer. 

• Pats on the head when culturally appropriate. (For example, this gesture should 

typically be avoided in some Asian communities). 

2. The following forms of affection are considered inappropriate with children and 

youth in ministry setting because many of them are the behaviors that child molesters 

use to groom children or youth and their parents for later molestation or can be, in and 

of themselves, sexual abuse. 

• Inappropriate or lengthy embraces. 

• Kisses on the mouth. 

• Holding children over three years old on the lap. 

• Touching bottoms, chests or genital areas other than for appropriate diapering or 

toileting of infants and toddlers. 

• Showing affection in isolated areas such as bedrooms, closets, staff only areas or 

other private rooms. 

• Occupying a bed with a child or youth 

• Touching knees or legs of children or youth.

• Wrestling with children or youth. 

• Tickling children or youth. 

• Piggyback rides. 


• Any type of massage given by a child or youth to an adult. 

• Any type of massage given by an adult to a child or youth. 

• Any form of unwanted affection. 

• Comments or compliments (spoken, written, or electronic) that relate to physique or 

body development. Examples would be, “You sure are developing,” or “You look really 

hot in those jeans.” 

• Snapping bras or giving wedgies or similar touch of underwear whether or not it is 

covered by other clothing. 

• Giving gifts or money to individual children or youth. 

• Private meals with individual children or youth. 

GUNS AT WORK POLICY 

RESOLVED, the following shall be considered a guns at work policy of the 

Standing Committee: “No firearm of any type shall be permitted on or in any church 

building, chapel, educational building, or parish house, of any parish, mission, or 

mission station and on the grounds or in the buildings of any diocesan institution 

(Beckwith Camp & Conference Center, Murray House, Wilmer Hall) in the Diocese 

of the Central Gulf Coast.” 

Adopted, Standing Committee, June 22, 2001

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POLICY ON SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 

th 

(established by the 18 Annual Convention of the Diocese) 

Minimum guidelines (or standards) for use by parishes and missions pertaining to 

the serving of alcoholic beverages on the premises of parishes and missions in the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast* 

1. All applicable federal, state, and local laws shall be obeyed including those 

governing the serving of alcoholic beverages to minors. 

2. Alcoholic beverages and food containing alcohol must be clearly labeled as 

such. 

3. Whenever alcohol is served, non-alcoholic alternatives must always be 

offered with equal attractiveness and accessibility. 

4. The serving of alcoholic beverages at church events should not be 

publicized as an attraction of the event. 

5. The group or organization sponsoring the activity or event at which 

alcoholic beverages are served must have permission from the Rector or 

Vicar and Vestry for this plan. 

6. Recognizing the effect of alcohol as a mood-altering drug, it would be 

advisable to consider the nature of the function at which alcoholic 

beverages are proposed to be served. 

7. Chemical usage other than alcohol is clearly controlled under federal, state, 

and local laws and, as such, should be forbidden at any church foundation. 

TH 

* Adopted at the 18 Annual Convention of the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, 

February 18, 1989, St. Paul’s, Mobile, Alabama.


STANDING COMMITTEE RESOLUTION and FORM 

for PARISHES and MISSIONS TO USE WHEN MORTGAGING PROPERTY 

WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary for congregations to borrow funds for 

construction or other purposes, and mortgage properties as security for such loans. 

WHEREAS, standards are necessary for an orderly procedure in applying for 

approval of such loans and mortgages, therefore be it 

RESOLVED, that the total amount of indebtedness of a Parish or Mission shall not 

under ordinary circumstances, exceed one-and-a-half times the average of the current 

and past two years' annual operating budget of the Parish or Mission, and be it 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the monthly payments on indebtedness of such Parish 

or Mission, including interest and housing allowance if applicable, shall not exceed 

twenty-five (25%) of such Parish or Mission’s monthly operating budget, and be it 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any Parish or Mission is of the opinion that such 

limitations imposed hereon are unacceptable, it may make application to the Bishop 

and the Standing Committee for an exception to these provisions, provided there is 

supporting evidence of the ability to pay such requested indebtedness, and be it 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that all requirements and necessary data outlined in this 

resolution be submitted to the Commission on Finance, Diocesan Office, Post Office 

Box 13330, Pensacola, Florida 32591-3330, not less than one month prior to a scheduled 

meeting of the Standing Committee, and be it 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution and the Form for Use of a Parish or 

Mission When Mortgaging Property or Borrowing from the Congregational Loan Fund shall 

be published annually in the Diocesan Journal. 

TH 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE 38 ANNUAL 

CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE: 

RESOLVED, that a current audit report required by Canon 10, Section 2, of the 

Diocesan Canons be prepared and submitted by any congregation or agency that seeks 

Diocesan approval for any loan transaction, including any renewal or refinancing, or 

that requests a loan from the Congregational Loan Fund. 

GUIDELINES FOR CONGREGATIONAL LOAN FUND 

(Adopted March 17, 1983) 

(Amended April 27, 2002) 

RESOLVED, that the Standing Committee approved the following guidelines for a 

CONGREGATIONAL LOAN FUND (CLF): 

1. The total amount of indebtedness of a congregation shall not under ordinary 

circumstances, exceed one-and-a-half times the average of the current, and past 

two (2) years annual operating income of the congregation. 

2. The monthly payments on indebtedness of such congregation, including interest, 

and housing allowance if applicable, shall not exceed 25% of each congregation's 

monthly operating income.

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3. Any congregation is eligible to borrow up to $20,000 from the CLF, regardless of 

the operating income formula. 

4. Mission congregations are eligible to borrow up to one and one-half times average 

of the current, and past two (2) years' annual operating income from the CLF. 

5. Parish congregations are eligible to borrow up to 75% of the average of the current, 

and past two (2) years annual operating income from the CLF. 

6. Terms and rates for loans to mission congregations and Diocesan institutions from 

the CLF are 5% per annum for a five-year loan (or less); 6% per annum for ten-year 

loan; and 7% for a fifteen-year loan, and for loans to parishes, 6% per annum for 

a five-year loan (or less); 7% per annum for ten-year loan; and 8% for a fifteen-year 

loan; with each note to have a three-year maturity at which time the rate would be 

adjusted if necessary. Payments to the CLF will be monthly unless arranged 

otherwise. 

7. Any extraordinary loan request or grant request should be submitted to the Bishop 

for consideration. 

FORM FOR USE OF PARISH OR MISSION WHEN MORTGAGING 

PROPERTY OR BORROWING FROM THE CONGREGATIONAL LOAN 

FUND 

(Application to the Commission on Finance/Standing Committee for Mortgaging 

Property or Borrowing from the Congregational Loan Fund) 

1. Name and location of church proposing mortgage: 

2. Terms of note relating to mortgage for which consent is sought: 

a. Amount proposed to be borrowed: $ ______________________ 

b. Interest rate: ______________________% 

c. Period of years: ______________________ 

d. Manner of payment of loan: ______________________ 

3. Name and address of lender and mortgagee: 

4. If purchase money mortgage, supply the following: 

a. Purchase price of property: $ _______________________ 

b. Amount of down payment: $ _______________________ 

c. Proposed use of property: $ _______________________ 

5. If not a purchase money mortgage, what is nature of project, etc.? 

6. Estimated cost of project: $ _______________________ 

7. Who made the cost estimates? (Attach copies of bids, etc.) 

8. Has the Architectural Consultant approved the plans and specifications? Is a copy 

of the approval attached hereto? 

9. Financial resources already assured: 

a. Local cash $ _______________________ 

b. Local pledges $ _______________________ 

c. Loans from other sources $ _______________________


10. When would work begin? 

11. When will loan be needed? What length loan? 

12. Describe present facilities and indebtedness of same. 

13. Overall program: (Do plans call for other construction in the future? If so, is this 

project designed for eventual conversion to other use?) 

14. Any other information which may be of interest to the Commission on Finance and 

the Standing Committee in considering this application should be set forth, i.e., does 

the application comply with these guidelines? 

15. Attach copy of the legal description of property to be mortgaged. 

a. Who holds title to the property? 

b. Has there been compliance with Canon 12 of the Diocese? 

c. If not, is action being taken to comply? 

16. Number of communicants:________________ 

Number of financially contributing families:_______________ 

17. Current Annual Operating Budget: $_____________________ 

18. Current Annual Debt Service: $________________________ 

19. What is the average of the current and past two calendar years' operating budget? 

20. What is the amount of current monthly payments on indebtedness, including 

interest? 

21. Present fair market value of all buildings and improvements? 

22. Percentage of income pledged to the Diocese and amount paid thereon for the past 

two years: 

23. Do you agree to furnish quarterly reports in writing to the Standing Committee 

until the project is completed? ______Yes ______No 

If answer is yes, please cover in narrative form the total contract price, 

contract completion date, amount paid on contract to date, percentage of 

time used to date and indicate if the project appears to be within the budget. 

Approved by Chancellor: 

Approved by Commission on Finance: 

Approved by Standing Committee by 2/3 vote: 

a. By Mail: 

b. At a regular meeting: 

c. Mail Poll confirmed: 

Approved by Bishop: 

VESTRY RESOLUTION TO ACCOMPANY FORM FOR PARISHES 

AND MISSIONS TO USE WHEN MORTGAGING PROPERTY 

OR BORROWING FROM THE CONGREGATIONAL LOAN FUND

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Vestry of (name of Parish or Mission) that a sum not 

exceeding $_____________________ be borrowed for not exceeding 

___________________ years at a rate of interest not in excess of % per annum for 

the purpose of_______________________________________________________and that 

a mortgage be given on the __________________________________as security for said 

debt, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senior Warden and Rector (or Vicar) are 

authorized to make application to the Bishop and the Standing Committee of the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast for the approval of said mortgage loan and to do any 

and all things and execute any and all papers incidental to obtaining permission to 

obtain and secure said loan. 

I,________________________________________________________, Clerk of the Vestry 

of__________________________________, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution 

was passed by a majority vote of the Vestry at a meeting duly held on 

_________________________________at__________________________________on the 

__________day of ___________________, 20____. 

________________________________________________ 

Clerk of the Vestry 

I, _______________________________________________, Rector (or Vicar) of 

_____________________________________________________, hereby consent to the 

action of the Vestry in authorizing the foregoing mortgage loan dated at 

_________________________________, Alabama/Florida, on this the _______day of 

__________________________, 20 ___. 

________________________________________________ 

Rector (or Vicar) 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY VESTRY 

1. Engineering, construction and other necessary contracts should be with the 

Diocesan corporation, as owner. In similar fashion, bonds, insurance and other 

underwriting should run in favor of the Diocesan corporation. 

2. All such contracts, bonds, insurance and the like should be negotiated and/or 

procured by the Vestry undertaking such construction. Contracts should be 

forwarded to the Diocesan office with a statement by the vestry that such 

instruments have the approval of the vestry and with a request that they be 

executed by the Diocesan corporation. 

3. Mortgages and notes to finance any such construction must be executed by the 

Diocesan corporation, whether it be temporary financing for construction or 

permanent financing. 

4. Where there is temporary construction financing, it would be desirable for the 

Vestry to designate some local bank or other institution as a trustee to disburse 

funds upon requisition by a designated person. The vestry will request that the 

Diocese approve a named person as agent to approve requisitions for payment.


5. The Diocese should obtain from the responsible vestry a letter or statement 

incorporated in the request for the execution of the construction contracts, 

agreeing that the parish will repay the debt with all costs and expenses thereto. 

POLICY STATEMENT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE 


(Adopted June 6, 1974) 

(Revised October 30, 2008) 

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast has voted that, 

effective January 1, 2009, the following Minimum Annual Salary Schedule be adopted, 

based on years of service: 

MINIMUM ANNUAL SALARY FOR FULL-TIME CLERGY 

BASED ON YEARS OF SERVICE 

Years of Service in the 

Episcopal Ministry 

Deacon or Priest 

0 $ 50,712 

1 $ 51,636 

2 $ 52,584 

3 $ 54,480 

4 $ 55,884 

In addition to these minimums, clergy are to be provided a Qualified Reimbursement 

Plan, included in the Church Pension Fund, and provided at least 85% of the cost of 

their group medical insurance. 

Also, supply clergy should be paid a minimum of $175 for one Sunday service and 

$200 for two services on the same Sunday, plus the IRS allowable rate for automobile 

mileage reimbursement. (For 2009 the rate is 55¢ per mile.) Supply assistance for more 

than two services on a Sunday or other supply assistance should be negotiated between 

the parties. 

The Committee emphasizes that the recommendation of minimum salaries must not 

be permitted to operate against rewarding meritorious performance to the extent 

financial resources permit. An individual presently receiving less than the amount his 

years of service would call for as of January 1, 2009, should be brought up to this 

amount as soon as possible. For a variety of reasons, however, there may be situations 

where implementation of the recommended minimums cannot be easily accomplished, 

but every effort should be made to bring about the minimums. The setting of minimum 

salaries by themselves will not solve the inequities of inequitable compensation. Often, 

minimums become maximums. To establish and from time to time to raise minimums 

alone without regard to the effect of individuals above these minimums is also 

undesirable. A balance should be struck between raising minimum salaries and 

insuring correction of inequities and continued reward for service and performance. 

Salaries lower than those minimums will be permitted only with agreement between 

the Bishop and the clergyman involved.

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CANON 17 

Section 6. The Parish Vestry shall pay its clergy at least the minimum salary and 

allowance which have been or may be established by the Standing Committee for 

clergy serving in this diocese. 

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE: Clergy should have a Qualified Reimbursement Plan 

(QRP) approved by their vestry to be reimbursed for travel and automobile expenses, 

meals and lodging expenses, if away from home overnight, as well as allowable 

educational expenses. 

CAR ALLOWANCE: The car allowance standard refers to Diocesan clergy, and 

one of the following alternatives should be utilized and mutually agreed upon between 

vestry and clergyman: 

1. Reimbursed for use of personal automobile for business use at the IRS 

allowable rate for automobile mileage reimbursement. (For 2009 the rate is 

55¢ per mile.) 

2. The congregation supplies the car and makes provisions for work-use 

expense. 

HOUSING AND HOUSING ALLOWANCES: The Standing Committee reviewed 

the subject of clergy housing and reached the conclusion that it is advantageous for a 

clergyman to be provided a housing allowance. He can then select housing 

commensurate with the allowance and in keeping with the size of his family. This 

would allow the clergyman to begin accumulating an equity and at the same time take 

advantage of certain income tax advantages which accrue when a clergyman buys his 

own house. It also provides a measure of security in the event of his retirement or 

death. This is a major problem for clergymen who live in church-owned housing. 

Where a congregation decides to sell an existing rectory and provide a housing 

allowance, every consideration should be given by said congregation to restrict use of 

the proceeds for capital purposes or use the income from an investment of proceeds 

to help provide a housing allowance. 

Congregations are cautioned not to act as a financing agent for purchasers of 

church-owned property. The Standing Committee recommends that local banks or 

other like institutions be used by purchasers, since most churches are neither organized 

to keep up with amortization schedules nor able to take affirmative action when 

foreclosure becomes necessary due to non-payment on the note. 

Where housing is provided, it should be kept in good repair, equipped with stove 

and refrigerator where required, and, if possible, carpeting and drapes in the main 

rooms. Additionally, full payment of heat, water, gas, electricity, sewage and garbage 

disposal, and church-related telephone calls is standard. 

MOVING EXPENSES: Where a parish issues a call to a clergyman, the payment 

of his moving expenses by the calling parish to the new position is standard. In the 

case of calls by the Bishop to mission churches, it is suggested that the local 

congregations and the Diocese come to an agreement on the amount of sharing the 

moving expenses.


GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: All active clergy, retired clergy canonically resident 

in the Diocese, and lay employees of the Diocese, will be enrolled through the Church 

Life Insurance Corporation, a subsidiary of the Church Pension Fund, for life insurance 

coverage. This coverage will be in the amount of $40,000 life benefit for clergy; $50,000 

for lay employees of the diocesan office; $40,000 Accident Death and Dismemberment 

coverage and $2,000 benefit for retired clergy. Premiums for Group Life Insurance will 

be paid by the employing unit, except that lay employees of parishes may participate 

in this program by paying premiums as they become due. 

COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL INSURANCE: All active parochial clergy 

(working a minimum of 20 hours per week), retired parochial clergy canonically 

resident in the Diocese, and clerical and lay employees of the Diocese (working a 

minimum of 20 hours per week) and their dependents will be enrolled in the Diocesan 

group medical insurance plans (Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield for active participants 

and the Medical Trust (Church Pension Fund) for retired participants). For each of 

these individuals, this coverage will provide comprehensive medical coverage up to 

age 65 with a lifetime maximum of $1,000,000. Major medical supplement to Medicare 

at age 65 or over will provide an annual benefit up to $50,000 and a lifetime maximum 

of benefits of $200,000. Lay employees of congregations may participate in this 

program by paying premiums when they become due. 

Under the Empire Blue Cross plan, dependents include the spouse, children who 

are younger than 30 years of age, unmarried, without his or her own dependents, living 

at home with the parent(s) or enrolled as a full-time student, and not covered under 

another group health plan or receiving Social Security benefits, and unmarried children, 

regardless of age, who are physically or mentally disabled and incapable of selfsupport, 

provided the disability began before age 19 (or age 25, for full-time students), 

when coverage would have otherwise ended. 

The congregations will be billed quarterly for the appropriate premium for their 

employees. It is expected that the congregations and the Diocese will pay a portion 

(approximately 85%) of the premium, and at the option of the congregation, the 

participant may be charged for the balance. Retired participants and special cases will 

be billed quarterly by the Diocese for their portion (approximately 15%) of their 

premium. Some special retiree plans may be available at reduced premiums. 

Premiums for retired parochial clergy canonically resident in the Diocese at the 

time of their retirement, and retired clerical and lay employees of the Diocese and their 

dependents, will be paid by the Diocese based upon the total number of years of 

service, which need not be continuous: 

Years of Service 

to the Diocese 

Percentage of Diocesan Portion of 

Group Insurance Premium Diocese Will Pay 

0-4 None 

5 50% 

6 60% 

7 70% 

8 80% 

9 90% 

10 or more 100%

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In the case of retirement before age 65 and eligibility for Medicare, the Diocese will 

pay a portion (approximately 85%) of the appropriate premium, the maximum of 

which will be based on the premium for the Medicare supplement benefit for the 

clergy and single medical insurance benefit for the spouse (applying the years of 

service schedule shown above), except in the case of disability retirement. 

LAY EMPLOYEES PENSION: The following resolution was adopted at the 21 st 

Diocesan Convention in 1991, and remains in effect: 

“BE IT RESOLVED, that all parishes, missions and other ecclesiastical 

organizations or bodies subject to the authority of this Church, and any other 

societies, organizations, or bodies in the Church which under the regulations of the 

Church Pension Fund have elected or shall elect to enroll ordained employees in the 

pension system, shall provide all lay employees who work a minimum of 1,000 

hours, annual retirement benefits through participation in the Episcopal Church Lay 

Employees Retirement Plan or in an equivalent plan, the provisions of which are at 

least equal to those of the Episcopal Church Lay Employees Retirement Plan. It is 

strongly urged that such participation shall commence by January 1, 1993; but 

implementation is expected to commence by January 1, 1994. At its commencement, 

if the plan is a defined benefit plan, the employer contribution shall be not less than 

9% of the employee’s salary; if the plan is a defined contribution plan, the employer 

shall contribute not less than 5% and agree to match employee contributions of up 

to another 4%; and that organizations with 20 or more employees be allowed to meet 

only the 5% requirement by January 1, 1994 and to match 2% by January 1, 1995 with 

an additional match of 2% by January 1, 1996; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the employer may impose a minimum age of 

21 years and a minimum employment period not to exceed one year of continuous 

employment before an employee would be eligible to participate.” 

WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE: All parish and mission clergy 

and all lay employees of all parishes and missions and of the Diocese, with the 

exception of those persons employed in Parochial schools, will be covered under a 

blanket Workers' Compensation Insurance policy to be provided by the Diocese. This 

will cover accidental or occupational disease arising out of or in the course of 

employment. State laws vary, but in general, medical expense is paid, with a small 

weekly benefit. 

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE: Canon 17, Section 7 provides "the 

parish vestry shall procure such property and liability insurance coverage as the 

Standing Committee may establish from time to time." The following Standing 

Committee Policy was adopted October 5, 1993: 

- Each church and church institution in the Diocese should be covered by the same 

insurance carrier if possible. 

- If being on the same policy is not practical, the church policy should be concurrent 

with the diocesan policy in dollar limits and coverage, including 90% percent to 

value replacement cost coverage on property insurance and the same dollar 

amount for liability coverage.


- Congregations or institutions must comply with minimum policy limits on the 

diocesan policy or must be on the diocesan policy in order to insure concurrent 

coverage in the case of sexual misconduct liability. 

- On "outside policies", the Diocese shall be named as "an additional named 

insured" and the diocesan office shall be furnished a complete copy of the policy. 

ANNUAL LEAVE: All active clergy are to be provided four weeks annual leave 

or vacation with pay, which can be taken at a time agreed upon by the Rector and/or 

Vicar and the Vestry. Lay employees in the Diocesan office shall have the following 

annual leave schedule: 0-2 years, two weeks; 3-7 years, three weeks; over 7 years, four 

weeks. Lay employees of parishes, missions, and Diocesan institutions should also 

have an established annual leave policy. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: All employees are 

encouraged to continue professional or advanced education or training. This can be 

taken at an agreed-upon time. The amount of time for this purpose is a decision of the 

parties involved. 

MILITARY LEAVE: Leave of absence must be granted for employees who are 

conscripted or enlist in the Armed Services. Payment will be made through the last 

day worked; and, upon return, such persons are entitled to all the re-employment 

benefits of the Selective Services Act. 

Absences for a short period (usually not more than two weeks) shall be granted 

for annual training and special active duty for those members of reserve units who 

have such obligations. Pay will be continued during the period, if possible. 

JURY DUTY: Excused absence will be granted with part pay, the employing unit 

paying the difference between the jury fee and the employee's regular salary. If the 

jury duty assignment only requires a part of the work day, it is expected the employee 

will return to complete the balance of the normal regular work day. 

DEATH IN THE FAMILY: An emergency leave with pay should be granted in the 

event of death in the immediate family of a regular employee with at least three 

months' service. Immediate family includes parent, step-parent, spouse, child, stepchild, 

brother or sister. The length of time may be up to three days, depending on the 

travel distance. 

SICK LEAVE - CLERGY AND EXECUTIVE LAY EMPLOYEES: It is suggested 

that clergy and executive lay employees be maintained on sick leave with full pay up 

to 13 consecutive weeks of prolonged illness. Salary payment may then reasonably be 

discontinued, although adjudication should be made in each instance, and there may 

be circumstances where this policy should be extended for a longer period. 

SICK LEAVE - OTHER LAY EMPLOYEES: It is suggested that full-time lay 

employees, other than described above, absent from work because of illness shall 

during such illness receive up to 15 working days' full pay in any calendar year.

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In the case of a long-term employee suffering from a long-term illness, the Vestry, 

the Rector, the Bishop or the Standing Committee, as the case may be, could give 

special consideration to extension of sick leave beyond prescribed limitations, taking 

into account the employee's record of use of sick leave. 

Good personnel practice elaborates the right of an employer to require a medical 

report or evaluation where prolonged illness deprives the office of the services of a 

staff member or where frequent brief illnesses cut seriously into efficiency. It should 

be pointed out also the obligation of a staff member in justice to inform the employing 

unit of health factors which may interfere significantly with effective fulfillment of 

duties. 

OFF-DAYS - Clergy and lay employees will be expected to take a minimum of one 

day each week away from his or her work. 

OTHER TIME SPENT AWAY FROM LOCAL CONGREGATIONS: Many clergy 

have skills that can be utilized outside their parish, both for their own personal growth 

and for the assistance of other agencies. Time spent away should be on a clear 

agreement between a vestry and its clergy. 

HOLIDAYS: The Diocesan office will observe the following holidays: 

New Year's Day Labor Day 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Thanksgiving Day 

Good Friday (half day) Day after Thanksgiving 

Easter Monday Christmas Eve 

Memorial Day Christmas Day 

Independence Day Day after Christmas 

Should a holiday fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the day recognized by the State of 

Florida will be substituted. 

If an employee is required to work on a holiday, compensating time off should be 

given within 30 days, or if that is not possible, the employee should be paid at the base 

rate for the holiday worked. 

Parishes, missions, and Diocesan institutions should have an established holiday 

observance policy. 

SOCIAL SECURITY: Both clergy and lay employees will observe the applicable 

Federal laws regarding participation in the Social Security Program.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 165 


OF 

THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

IN THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST, INC. 

(A Corporation Not for Profit) 

We, the undersigned, with other persons being desirous of forming a corporation 

for religious purposes, under the provisions of Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes, do 

agree to the following: 

ARTICLE I. Name 

The name of this corporation shall be: "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc." 

ARTICLE II. Purposes 

The general nature of the objects and purposes of this corporation shall be: 

a. To propagate and disseminate the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 

b. To do all things necessary and proper in the pursuit of such objects and 

purposes. 

c. To be a constituent governing part of the "Protestant Episcopal Church in the 

United States of America" and, subject only to any limitations in the laws of 

Florida, the corporation recognizes, accedes to, and adopts the Constitution 

of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and 

acknowledges its authority accordingly. 

ARTICLE III. Location 

The office of the corporation shall be in the City of Pensacola, County of Escambia, 

State of Florida, or such other place as may be designated from time to time by the 

Annual Diocesan Convention. Under the Constitution of the Protestant Episcopal 

Church in the United States of America, and until further action by such national body, 

the jurisdiction of the corporation comprises that part of south Alabama being south 

of the northern boundaries of the Counties of Barbour, Pike, Crenshaw, Butler, Wilcox, 

Clarke and Choctaw (that is, roughly south of Montgomery and Selma and north of 

Eufaula, Troy and Greenville), and that part of northwest Florida which lies west of the 

eastern boundaries of Jackson, Calhoun and Gulf counties (that is, along the 

Apalachicola River, including that portion of Franklin County lying west of the River), 

as they exist in the year 1970. 

ARTICLE IV. Qualification of Members 

The membership of the corporation shall consist of all persons resident within the 

jurisdiction of the corporation who are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church as 

such membership may be defined from time to time by the Canons (By-Laws) of the 

corporation. 

ARTICLE V. Term of Existence 

This corporation is to exist perpetually.

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ARTICLE VI. Subscribers 

The names and residences of the subscribers to these Articles are: 

Name Residence 

The Rt. Rev. George M. Murray 3809 Old Shell Road, Spring Hill 

Mobile, Alabama 36608 

Albert J. Tully 1809 Spring Hill Avenue 


The Rev. Michael C. Boss 3550 Cortez Drive 

Pensacola, Florida 32503 

Ralph E. Compagno 4550 Knight Way Drive 


The Rev. B. M. Currin 300 West Moreno Street 


John D. Baumhauer, Jr. 155 Roberts Street 


Will G. Caffey 60 West Wimbledon Drive 


Walton Colvin 1318 Wisteria Avenue 


Maurice Luckie 1120 West LaRua Street 


Grover C. Robinson, Jr. 1060 Dunwoody Drive 


ARTICLE VII. Organization 

Section 1. The affairs of the corporation are to be managed by the Bishop of the 

Diocese (who shall be president and chief executive officer), a Standing Committee 

(which shall consist of not less than three (3) persons), and such other officers and 

committees as may be provided from time to time by the Canons (By-Laws). The 

Canons shall provide for the time and manner in which the Standing Committee and 

other officers and committees are elected or appointed. 

Section 2. The Bishop shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese. When 

there is no Bishop, the Standing Committee shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the 

Diocese for all proper purposes. 

Section 3. The Diocesan Convention shall be the Legislative Authority of the 

Diocese. It shall be composed of Clergy and Lay Delegates as provided by the Canons. 

There shall be an annual meeting of the Diocesan Convention at such time and place 

as the Canons shall provide. The Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese shall have 

power to call a Special Diocesan Convention, provided thirty (30) days' notice thereof 

shall be given to all Clergy and Congregations entitled to representation, in writing, 

specifying the time and place of meeting and the business to be transacted. 

Section 4. The Election of a Bishop of the Diocese shall be had in Regular or 

Special Diocesan Convention. The quorum required for the election of a Bishop shall 

be two-thirds of all Clergy entitled to vote and two-thirds of all Lay Delegates entitled 

to be members of the Diocesan Convention. The election shall be in the following 

manner: After nominations have been made in open Convention, the vote shall be by 

Orders (Clergy and Lay) and by secret ballot, and a qualified Bishop or Presbyter shall 

be chosen. A concurrent majority in both Orders shall be necessary for a choice.

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ARTICLE VIII. Interim Organization 

The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by the following officers and 

bodies who shall serve until the first Annual Diocesan Convention. 

Office Name Address 

Bishop The Rt. Rev. George M. 3809 Old Shell Road 

Murray, DD, LLD, LHD Spring Hill 


Chancellor Albert J. Tully 1107 Commerce Building 

Post Office Box 47 


Secretary The Rev. Michael C. Boss 3550 Cortez Drive 

Post Office Box 2235 


Treasurer Ralph E. Compagno 4550 Knight Way Drive 

Registrar- Mobile, Alabama 36608 

Historiographer The Rev. B. M. Currin 300 West Moreno Street 

Standing Pensacola, Florida 32501 

Committee The Rev. Lavan B. Davis Post Office Box 2235 


The Rev. Donald Clawson Post Office Box 8444 


The Rev. William Anderson Post Office Box 545 

Marianna, Florida 32446 

The Rev. Patrick M. Sanders 151 South Ann Street 


The Rev. Barnum M. McCarty 1620 West Beach Drive 

Panama City, Florida 32401 

The Rev. Coleman Inge 1050 Azalea Road 


Mr. Maurice Luckey 306 N. DeVilliers St. 


Mr. Betts Slingluff, Jr. 207 Blumberg Drive 

Dothan, Alabama 36301 

Mrs. W. M. C. Wilhoit 1711 East Lakeview Ave. 


Mrs. Robert Wilkes Route 2 

Graceville, Florida 32440 

Mr. John D. Baumhauer, Jr. 155 Roberts Street 


Mr. William R. Ruffles, Jr. Post Office Box 383 

Fairhope, Alabama 36532 

Mr. Walton Colvin 1318 Wisteria Avenue 


Mr. Howard Dimmig Post Office Box 215 

Shalimar, Florida 32579 

Judge Will G. Caffey 60 West Wimbledon Drive 

Mobile, Alabama 36608

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ARTICLE IX. Canons (By-Laws) 

Section 1. The Diocesan Convention shall provide such Canons for the conduct 

of the business and the carrying out of the purposes of the corporation as it may deem 

necessary from time to time, consistent with the Constitution and Canons of the 

Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the laws of the State 

of Florida. 

Section 2. Such Canons shall be subject to amendment from time to time by the 

Diocesan Convention in such manner as may be provided therein. 

ARTICLE X. Amendments 

These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a resolution introduced in 

writing and considered in the Diocesan Convention. If approved by a majority of the 

Diocesan Convention it shall lie over until the next Diocesan Convention when, upon 

consideration again, if it be approved by a majority of each Order, voting separately, 

the amendment shall become effective. 

ARTICLE XI. Non-Profit Status 

Section 1. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit 

of any individual or member. 

Section 2. No person, firm or corporation shall ever receive any dividends or 

profits from the undertakings of this corporation. 

Section 3. The corporation shall not carry on propaganda, or otherwise act to 

influence legislation. 

Section 4. In the event of dissolution, the residual assets of the corporation shall 

be turned over to one or more organizations which are exempt organizations as 

described in Section 501©)(3) and Section 170© of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 

or corresponding sections of any prior or future Internal Revenue Code, or by income 

tax regulations, amended, or to the Federal, State or local government for exclusive 

public purpose. 

ARTICLE XII. Powers 

In order to promote the purposes of this corporation, it may acquire property by 

grant, gift, purchase, devise or bequest, and hold and dispose of such property as the 

corporation shall require for the benefit of the members and not for pecuniary profit. 

(Signatures appear on original document.)

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FOR CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE 


RULE I. 

After Divine Service, the President shall take the chair, and call the Diocesan 

Convention to order, when the order of proceedings shall be as follows: 

Section 1. The Secretary, or Assistant Secretary, of the last Diocesan Convention, 

if present (or the Secretary of the Standing Committee) shall determine, by roll call, or 

registration, which of the Clergy entitled to seats are present. 

Section 2. The Secretary shall, in like manner, determine which of the Lay 

Delegates, for whom the Certificates of Election are in order, and who are, therefore, 

entitled to seats, are present. 

RULE II. 

A quorum being found present, the President shall declare the Diocesan Convention 

organized for business. 

RULE III. 

The Diocesan Convention shall then proceed to the election of a Secretary, who shall 

have the power to appoint assistants, with the concurrence of the Convention. 

RULE IV. 

The President may appoint the following standing committees of the Diocesan 

Convention: 

1. Unfinished Business (Dispatch of Business) 

2. Credentials and Privileges 

3. Charter and Canons 

4. Status of Parishes and Missions and Admission of New Parishes 

5. The State of the Church 

6. Finance 

7. Elections 

8. Such other committees as the President shall determine 

RULE V. 

All reports of officers and Committees to the Convention shall be in writing, and shall 

be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the Convention. 

RULE VI. 

(a) All Resolutions to be presented to the Convention shall be submitted, in 

written form, to the Secretary forty-five (45) days prior to the opening of the 

Convention. These pre-filed Resolutions shall be distributed to each congregation 

within the Diocese no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of each 

Convention. Resolutions to alter or amend the Canons of the Diocese shall be 

submitted, in written form, to the Secretary not less than ninety (90) days prior to the 

opening of the Convention and shall be distributed to the congregations of the Diocese 

not less than sixty (60) days prior to the opening of Convention.

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(b) At the first business meeting of the convention, the substance of each 

Resolution presented under the provisions of paragraph (a) shall be made known to the 

Convention together with assignment of such Resolution to committees, and 

Resolutions shall be read at length at that time if requested. Copies of all Resolutions 

shall be made available at Convention to all Delegates. 

(c) Any Resolution not presented in accordance with paragraph (a) may be 

introduced to the Convention for consideration only by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of 

Convention taken at the first business meeting. 

(d) Nothing in this Rule shall prevent the Bishop from introducing new matters 

to the Convention for consideration or action through his address to Convention; and 

nothing in this Rule shall prevent a committee of Convention from introducing new 

matters to Convention through its majority report. 

(e) The Bishop may refer any Resolution to a committee for such action as it 

deems proper. 

RULE VII. 

The Order of Business shall be: 

The Bishop's Address 

The Report of the Standing Committee 

The Reports of the General Officers 

The Reports of standing committees of the Convention 

The Adoption of the Operating Budget for the Diocese 

The Elections of the Officers and Committees of the Diocese 

RULE VIII. 

No member shall absent himself from the sessions of the Convention unless he has 

leave or is unable to attend. 

RULE IX. 

When a member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the Convention, 

he shall rise from his seat, and, with due respect, address himself in an audible voice 

to the President, confining himself to the point in debate. No member shall speak 

twice in the same debate without leave of the Convention. 

RULE X. 

When the President is putting any question, the members shall continue in their seats 

and not hold private discourse. Every member present shall vote when a question is 

put, unless excused by the Convention. In a vote by orders, the name of the President 

shall be called last. 

RULE XI. 

When a question is under consideration, no motion shall be made unless to lay upon 

the table, to postpone to a certain time, to commit, to amend, or to offer a substitute. 

Motions for any of these purposes shall have precedence in the order named. A motion 

to lay on the table shall be decided without debate. 

RULE XII. 

A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, and, if unqualified, shall be decided 

without debate.

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RULE XIII. 

No motion shall be considered as before the Convention, unless seconded and reduced 

to writing. 

RULE XIV. 

A question being once determined shall stand as the judgment of the convention and 

shall not again be considered during the session; but, a question being decided may be 

reconsidered with the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present on a motion 

to that purpose by one (1) of the majority of the first decision. 

RULE XV. 

All committees shall be appointed by the President unless otherwise ordered. 

RULE XVI. 

The daily business of the Convention shall be called up and acted upon in the following 

order unless changed by vote of the Convention: 

1. Communications from the President 

2. Reports of the Standing Committee of the Diocese and other Diocesan Officers 

3. Reports of standing committees of the Convention. 

4. Reports of special committees 

5. Petitions and Memorials 

6. Motions, resolutions and general business 

RULE XVII. 

All questions of order shall be decided by the President in the first instance; but, any 

members may appeal from such decision, and, on such appeal, no member may speak 

more than once without leave of the Convention. 

RULE XVIII. 

Clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church not entitled to seats, and candidates for 

Holy Orders of the Diocese shall be admitted to the sittings of the Convention, and 

their names entered in the Journal, or reporting themselves to the Secretary; but 

without the right to take part in the proceedings. 

RULE XIX. 

The Rules of Order may be suspended by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members 

present. 

RULE XX. 

Except in conflict with the Constitution or Canons, or any Rule herein contained, the 

latest edition of Roberts' Rules of Order shall govern the interpretation of these Rules 

and the procedures to be followed. 

RULE XXI. 

The above shall be the Rules of Order of all future Conventions of the Diocese, unless 

altered or rescinded.

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CANONS 

THE CANONS OF 

THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE 

DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST, INC. 

TERMINOLOGY 

1. "The Church" shall refer to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States 

of America. 

2. "The Diocese" shall refer to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of 

the Central Gulf Coast, Inc. 

3. "The Convention" shall refer to the Diocesan Convention of the Protestant 

Episcopal Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc. 

4. "The Bishop" shall refer to the regularly elected and consecrated Bishop who is 

in charge of the Diocese. 

5. "General Constitution" and "General Canons" shall refer to the Constitution and 

Canons of the Church. "Constitution" and "Canons" shall refer to the Diocesan 

Constitution and Canons. 

6. "Congregation" shall refer to a parish, an organized mission, a mission station, 

or a college chapel, in union with the Convention. 

7. Whenever the words "he", "his", "vestry person", "vestry person", "clergyman", 

"clergymen" or words of similar import shall appear in these Canons, such words shall 

be construed as generic words, including males and females, except where the context 

clearly requires such words to mean male persons. 

8. "General Officers of the Diocese" shall consist of the Chancellors, the Secretary, 

the Treasurer and the Registrar-Historiographer. 

9. "Rector" shall refer to a priest canonically settled in accordance with the General 

Canons in a parish in union with the Convention. 

"Curate" shall refer to a priest serving as an assistant, by whatever title 

designated, in a parish, who is canonically resident in the Diocese, and who is called 

by the Vestry on the recommendation of the Rector after communication with the 

Bishop as provided in the General Canons. 

"Vicar" shall refer to a priest or deacon for a mission Congregation who is 

canonically resident in the Diocese and is appointed by the ecclesiastical authority. 

“Priest-in-Charge” shall refer to a priest appointed by the Bishop, after 

consultation with the Vestry, to serve in any parish in which there is no Rector, and 

who shall exercise the duties of Rector as provided in the General Canons. 

“Transitional Deacon” shall refer to a deacon canonically resident in the Diocese 

who is determined by the ecclesiastical authority to be actively involved in training and 

preparation for ordination to the priesthood in the Diocese. 

“Vocational Deacon” shall refer to any deacon who is not a Transitional Deacon. 

"College Chaplain" shall refer to a priest or deacon for a college chapel appointed 

by the ecclesiastical authority. 

“Agency” shall refer to any of the following organizations of the Diocese: Wilmer 

Hall Children’s Home, Beckwith Camp and Conference Center, and Murray House. 

CANON 1: NAME 

The name of this corporation shall be THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

IN THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST, INC.

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CANON 2: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AUTHORITY 

The Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc. declares itself to be a 

constituent governing part of the "Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of 

America" and, subject only to any limitations in the laws of Alabama and Florida, the 

corporation recognizes, accedes to, and adopts the Constitution of the Protestant 

Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and acknowledges its authority 

accordingly. 

CANON 3: DIOCESAN CONVENTION 

Section 1. The Diocesan Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc. shall be the Legislative Authority. 

Section 2. The time and place of each Annual Diocesan Convention shall be 

determined by the preceding Convention. For sufficient cause, the Ecclesiastical 

Authority, with the consent of the Standing Committee, may change the time or place, 

or both; provided that written notice of such change be given to all clergy and 

congregations at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting. 

Section 3. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall have power to call a Special Diocesan 

Convention with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee. Thirty (30) days' 

notice thereof shall be given to the clergy and congregations of the Diocese, stating the 

business to be transacted, and the time and place of meeting. Business other than that 

stated in said notice can be considered only by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Special 


Section 4. The voting membership of the convention shall consist of: 

a. Clerical Delegates, each of whom shall be either a priest canonically resident 

in the Diocese, and who is Rector or Curate or Priest-in-Charge in a parish, or Vicar of 

a mission, or who is on the staff of the Diocese or an Agency of the Diocese; or a priest 

canonically resident in the Diocese who has retired in accordance with the General 

Canons and who serves in one of the aforesaid positions with the express approval of 

the Bishop according to the General Canons; or a Transitional Deacon assigned by the 

Bishop to a parish or mission or an Agency of the Diocese; and 

b. Lay Delegates from the several Congregations in the Diocese, as follows: 

They shall be Communicants in good standing, entitled to vote in 

congregational meetings. 

c. Each Parish shall be entitled to the following representation, based on the last 

Annual Report of the Parish: 

Fewer than 300 Confirmed Communicants -- Three Delegates 

300-599 Confirmed Communicants -- Four Delegates 

600-999 Confirmed Communicants -- Five Delegates 

1,000 or more Confirmed Communicants -- Six Delegates 

d. Each Parish failing to maintain its status as a Parish in union with the Diocese 

shall be entitled to two (2) Delegates. 

e. Each Mission Station or Organized Missions shall be entitled to the following 

representation: 

Mission Stations and Organized Mission of fewer than 100 

Confirmed Communicants -- One Delegate 

Organized Missions of 100 or more Confirmed 

Communicants -- Two Delegates 

f. Each Congregation entitled to the above representation shall also be entitled to 

elect one (1) Alternate Delegate for each Delegate.

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Section 5. Elections of Delegates, which may be by the congregation or be 

delegated by it to the Vestry, shall be held not later than sixty (60) days prior to the 

date of the Convention, and all Delegates so elected shall serve for one (1) year, or until 

their successors are elected, and shall also be the Delegates for all Special or Called 

Meetings of the Convention during their term of service. Elections shall be certified 

according to the following form, which shall be completed and filed with the 

Ecclesiastical Authority not later than sixty (60) days prior to the opening of the 

Convention. 

We do hereby certify that at a meeting of the (Congregation/Vestry) of 

_______________________________________________(Parish/Mission), held on 

the _______day of___________________________, A. D._____, 

DELEGATES ALTERNATES were duly elected to 

represent said Church in the Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of the 

Central Gulf Coast, to be held at _____________________________ on 

the_______day of______________, next, and that they are Confirmed 

Communicants in good standing and worshipers and regular contributors in 

the said Congregation. 

Dated_ ________________________________________________________________ 

Signed_ ________________________________________________________________ 

(Rector, Vicar, Warden) 

and _________________________________________________________________ 

(Clerk) 

Section 6. The expenses of the Clerical and Lay Delegates to the Convention shall 

be paid by the Congregations they represent and serve. 

Section 7. All Clerical Delegates shall be required to attend the Diocesan 

Convention, unless excused by the Bishop. 

Section 8. All Officers of the Diocese, all clergy canonically resident in the 

Diocese but not entitled to vote in Convention, Vocational Deacons, and Youth 

Representatives of the Diocesan Youth Committee as may be appointed by the Bishop 

shall be entitled to Seat and Voice in the Convention but no vote, unless otherwise 

qualified. The Convention may grant the Privileges of the Floor, including Seat and 

Voice, to visiting clergy and others, including clergy serving in the Diocese but not 

canonically resident. No Diocesan employee shall be eligible for election as a General 

Officer of the Diocese. 

Section 9. The Convention shall sit as one (1) House, unless otherwise specified 

in the Canons, and each member, Clerical and Lay, shall be entitled to one (1) vote on 

any issue; provided that, upon call of five (5) Members, a Vote by Orders upon any 

issue may be required; in which case the Clerical and Lay Members shall vote 

separately, and concurrence in both Orders shall be required. 

Section 10. One half (½) plus one (1) of the clergy entitled to vote in Convention 

, and one half (½) plus one (1) of the Lay Delegates entitled to vote in the Convention 

shall constitute a quorum, which shall be required for the transaction of business. 

Section 11. The Bishop shall be the presiding Officer of the Convention. In the 

Bishop’s absence, the Bishop Coadjutor, or the Suffragan Bishop, if there be one, shall 

preside. If no Bishop be present, the President of the Standing Committee shall call the 

Convention to order, and a President of the Convention, pro tempore, shall be elected 

by the Convention.

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Section 12. All elections are to be by a majority, but the Convention may, from 

time to time, in elections involving several persons to the same office, e.g., Deputies 

to General Convention, amend this rule. 

Section 13. In the event of the occurrence of a vacancy on any committee elected 

by the Convention, said committee shall have the power to fill such vacancy in 

conformity with the provisions of the Charter and Canons. If any individual elected 

or appointed to perform a duty is unable, for any reason, to perform the duty for which 

elected or appointed, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint a successor for as long 

as may be necessary, unless otherwise provided in the Canons. 

CANON 4: SUPPORT OF THE DIOCESE 

It shall be the privilege and responsibility of each Congregation to support 

financially and otherwise the Diocese and its programs. 

CANON 5: CHANCELLOR 

Section 1. Two Chancellors, one for the Alabama portion of the Diocese and one 

for the Florida portion of the Diocese, shall be nominated by the Bishop, be elected by 

the Diocesan Convention annually unless the nomination be rejected in which event 

further nominations shall be made by the Bishop until two be elected; and shall be a 

confirmed communicant in good standing, learned in the law. The Chancellors shall 

act as legal advisors of the Bishop and of the Standing Committee, and of all other 

committees of the Convention, whenever they may require legal advice in questions 

affecting the interest of the Church, in whose jurisdiction the matters rests, and shall 

perform such other duties as may be prescribed by Canon or by resolution of the 

Convention. 

Section 2. Should the Bishop desire a Vice-Chancellor, the same procedure as in 

nomination and election of the Chancellors shall be followed. 

CANON 6: SECRETARY 

Section 1. The Secretary shall be nominated by the Bishop, be elected by the 

Diocesan Convention annually unless the nomination be rejected in which event further 

nominations shall be made by the Bishop until one be elected; and shall have the power 

to appoint assistants, with the concurrence of the Convention. The Secretary shall not 

be eligible for re-election for one (1) year after having served five (5) consecutive terms. 

Section 2. The Secretary shall receive the Annual Parochial Reports of each 

Congregation, as required by the Canons of the Church. 

Section 3. At the opening of each Convention, the Secretary shall furnish a list of 

elected Delegates and Alternates to the Committee on Credentials. During the 

Convention, the Secretary shall keep a careful and exact record of the proceedings 

thereof. When such record has been certified by the Bishop and Secretary, it shall serve 

as the official minutes of the Convention. 

Section 4. The Secretary shall be responsible for publishing the Annual Journal of 

the Diocese, and shall notify all persons who have been elected to any office in the 

Diocese of the fact that they have been chosen. 

Section 5. The Secretary shall fulfill all the requirements of the General Canons 

of the Church relating to that office, and shall fulfill all other duties that normally 

pertain to the Office of Secretary.

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CANON 7: TREASURER 

Section 1. The Treasurer shall be nominated by the Bishop, be elected by the 

Diocesan Convention annually unless the nomination be rejected in which event further 

nomination shall be made by the Bishop until one can be elected. The Treasurer shall 

not be eligible for re-election for one (1) year after having served five (5) consecutive 

terms. 

Section 2. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all monies collected under the 

authority of the Diocesan Convention, and not otherwise regulated. The Treasurer shall 

forward, in due time, to the Treasurer of the General Convention, the amount assessed 

upon the Diocese for the contingent expenses of the General Convention. The 

Treasurer’s accounts shall be rendered to the Diocesan Convention annually, and bond 

shall be given in a sum, and with security, satisfactory to the Standing Committee. The 

Treasurer shall perform such other duties as pertain to the office, or which shall be 

enjoyed by the Convention. The Treasurer shall, from time to time, make such 

recommendations regarding finances as may seem to be for the best interests of the 

Diocese. 

Section 3. The Treasurer shall furnish to the Secretary, prior to the convention, a 

list of all Congregations and their contributions to the Diocese. 

Section 4. An Assistant Treasurer may be elected by the Convention, upon the 

nomination of the Bishop. 

CANON 8: REGISTRAR-HISTORIOGRAPHER 

Section 1. The Registrar-Historiographer shall be elected annually by the 


Section 2. The Registrar-Historiographer shall gather, receive and safeguard all 

materials of historical significance in the Diocese and the several Parishes and 

Missions, and shall present to each Convention a report of all such events as may 

deemed to be of permanent interest and importance. 

CANON 9: STANDING COMMITTEE 

Section 1. The Standing Committee shall consist of six (6) presbyters qualified to 

vote in Convention and nine (9) lay Confirmed Communicants in good standing. Of 

those to be initially elected by the Primary Convention, three (3) presbyters and three 

(3) lay communicants shall be nominated to the Convention by the Bishop, and three 

(3) presbyters and six (6) lay communicants shall be nominated by the Convention 

itself. At the first meeting after their election the members of the Standing Committee 

shall decide by drawing for terms their tenure of office as follows: 

Of those nominated by the Bishop one (1) presbyter and one (1) lay communicant 

each to hold office for one (1) year, and one (1) of each to hold office for two (2) years, 

and one (1) of each to hold office for three (3) years; and of those nominated by the 

Convention one (1) presbyter and two (2) lay communicants to hold office for one (1) 

year, one (1) presbyter and two (2) lay communicants to hold office for two (2) years, 

and one (1) presbyter and two (2) lay communicants to hold office for three (3) years; 

so that thereafter the Convention shall elect annually persons to succeed those whose 

terms shall have expired at the said date and who, when so elected, shall serve the full 

term of three (3) years and until their successors are elected. Persons elected to 

succeed in office predecessors elected on nomination by the Bishop also shall be elected 

upon nomination by the Bishop; and in like manner those elected to succeed in office 

predecessors elected on nomination by the Convention, shall also be elected upon

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nomination by the Convention. A person who has served a full three (3) year term on 

the Standing Committee shall be ineligible to re-election for one (1) year after the term 

of office shall have expired. Vacancies occurring between Annual Conventions may be 

filled for the unexpired term thereof by a majority vote of the remaining members. 

Section 2. The Standing Committee shall: 

a. Be a council of advice to the Bishop and shall fulfill, and in no manner be 

contrary to, the General Constitution and General Canons. 

b. Act as a planning committee for the Diocese, and shall advise the Bishop and/or 

the Diocesan Convention of procedures or actions which it deems wise to be taken 

under consideration. 

c. Establish a Finance Committee or Department of Finance, which shall give 

effect to the standard business methods in Church affairs, and which shall fulfill such 

other duties as may be given to it from time to time by the Convention. 

d. Have no legislative authority of its own except such as may be provided by the 

General Canons, and such as may be given to it from time to time by the Convention. 

Section 3. The Standing Committee shall annually elect its President and such 

other Officers as it may determine, and shall define their duties. It shall keep a record 

of its proceedings and make an annual report of them to the Convention, except such 

as pertain to the exercise of its function as a council of advice to the Bishop. 

Section 4. The Standing Committee shall hold regular meetings, not less than four 

(4) times each year, at such time and place as it may select, and at such other times as 

it may be called into session by the President thereof, by the Bishop, or by any four (4) 

of its members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. 

CANON 10: FINANCE 

Section 1. The fiscal year begins January 1. 

Section 2. All accounts of the Diocese shall be audited annually by a Certified 

Public Accountant. All accounts of Parishes, Missions or other institutions shall be 

audited annually by a Certified Public Accountant, or Licensed Public Accountant, or 

such audit committee as shall be authorized by the Finance Committee, or other 

appropriate Diocesan authority. 

Section 3. There shall be a Diocesan blanket bond approved by the Bishop, if such 

bond be available, covering all persons authorized to receive or disburse monies of the 

Diocese or any organization thereof. If such blanket bond be not available, it shall be 

the duty of such persons to furnish bond in such amount and with such surety or 

sureties as the Bishop may deem proper, and payment for such bond shall be from the 

funds in the custody of each such person. 

Section 4. a. The members of the Finance Committee of the Diocese shall be ex 

officio the Trustees of all such Trust Funds as may be committed to their charge by the 

convention or by the Standing Committee. 

b. The Trustees of the General Trust Funds of the Diocese shall be governed in the 

performance of their duties by the Canons of the Diocese and by resolutions of the 

Convention or of the Standing Committee not inconsistent with the Canons and the 

Articles of Incorporation. 

CANON 11: PENSION FUND 

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Standing Committee to do all things that may 

be required or that it may deem proper to conform to and carry out the Church Pension 

Fund system as established by the Church, and provided for by the General Canons.

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Section 2. Any Congregation which has not paid the full amount of its annual 

premium due the Church Pension Fund for the preceding year shall be deprived of its 

right to representation in the Convention, which right shall not be restored until the 

said premiums have been paid in full. 

CANON 12: TITLE TO PROPERTIES 

Section 1. Title to all real property pertaining to the Diocese, a Parish or other 

congregation shall be in the Diocese; and shall be held and conveyed in accordance 

with the provisions of these Canons. 

Section 2. All legal instruments and papers relating to title shall be submitted to 

the Chancellor for examination and approval prior to conveyance of title to any such 

properties. 

Section 3. No real property of any Parish, Organized Mission, or Mission Station 

on which is located its Church, Chapel, Parish House or Rectory, shall ever be 

encumbered or alienated without the written consent of the Rector, if there be one, the 

written consent of the Vestry, the written consent of the Ecclesiastical Authority, and 

the consent of Diocesan Convention or the Standing Committee, expressed by a 

resolution adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of such Convention or Committee. 

CANON 13: CONVOCATIONS 

The Diocese may be divided into Convocations if the Convention so authorizes 

upon request by the Bishop. The Bishop may determine from time to time the number 

of such Convocations, their geographical boundaries, and whether or not they shall be 

headed by Archdeacons or Deans. 

CANON 14: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

The Bishop, if so desired, may establish such Boards and Commissions as may 

expedite the work of the Church in the Diocese, by designating such Boards and 

Commissions, and the number of members of the same, as the Bishop shall deem 

necessary to fulfill their functions. The members of such Boards and Commissions 

shall be nominated by the Bishop and be elected annually by the Convention, except 

that if any nomination be rejected further nomination to such position shall be made 

by the Bishop until one be elected. 

CANON 15: MISSIONS STATIONS 

Section 1. It shall be competent for any number of persons, ten (10) of whom are 

Confirmed Communicants of the Church in good standing over the age of twenty-one 

(21) years, who are desirous of maintaining services in any community according to the 

doctrine, discipline and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United 

States of America, to be formed into a Mission Station. Such persons shall make and 

sign a petition to the Bishop in charge of Missions, who in their discretion, may 

approve the same upon such terms and conditions as may be deemed expedient; and 

if approved, shall make and issue a certificate to that effect, stating therein the terms 

and conditions of the approval, and forward the same to the petitioners. The petition 

shall include a proposed name for the Mission Station, which shall be subject to the 

advice and consent of the Bishop in charge of Missions. The Bishop in charge of 

Missions may present to the Standing Committee a petition requesting admission of 

a Mission Station into union with the Convention. Upon approval by the Standing 

Committee, the Next Convention by majority vote may admit said Mission Station into

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union. The Bishop in charge of Missions may, upon the Bishop’s own initiative, create 

a Mission Station at any place where it may deemed desirable or appropriate. 

Section 2. The Bishop in charge of Missions shall annually appoint for each 

Mission Station not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) vestry members. 

Section 3. No purchase of a church site shall be made for a Mission Station 

without the consent of the Bishop in charge of Missions and the Standing Committee. 

CANON 16: ORGANIZED MISSIONS 

Section 1. a. Not less than twenty-five (25) Confirmed Communicants of the 

Church, in good standing, of eighteen (18) years of age and upwards, of whom not less 

than ten (10) shall be of the age of twenty-one (21) years and upwards, may apply to 

become an Organized Mission in the following manner: 

b. They shall lay before the Bishop in charge of Missions and the Standing 

Committee a petition signed by not less than the minimum number of Confirmed 

Communicants as specified in Section 1.a. of this Canon, acknowledging and acceding 

to the doctrine, discipline and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the 

United States of America, and undertaking and promising that such Organized 

Mission, if consent to its organization be given, shall 

(1) Agree to pay a stated amount for the support of the salary of its Vicar. 

(2) Agree to submit annually a proposed budget to the proper Diocesan 

Committee. 

c. If the Bishop in charge of Missions and the Standing Committee consent to the 

organization of the Congregation as an Organized Mission, the Bishop shall appoint 

a Minister to perfect the same. 

d. The Vicar appointed by the Bishop in charge of Missions shall preside over the 

organizational meeting, and not less than three (3), nor more than nine (9), vestry 

members shall be elected, whose qualifications and duties insofar as applicable, shall 

be the same as those which devolve upon or pertain to the Vestry of a Parish, subject 

to interpretation by the Bishop in charge of Missions. From among their number, the 

Vestry shall elect two (2) Wardens, designated as Junior and Senior, although all duties 

belong equally to both, and from among their number or from among signers of the 

petition a Clerk and a Treasurer. 

e. At the meeting of the Diocesan Convention which follows the organizational 

meeting described in this Canon the Bishop in charge of Missions shall present the 

petition of the newly Organized Mission, along with the Bishop’s recommendations 

and the recommendations of the Standing Committee. The Mission may then be 

admitted into union with the Convention as an Organized Mission by a majority vote 

of the Convention. 

Section 2. No purchase of a church site shall be made for an Organized Mission 

without the consent of the Bishop in charge of Missions and the Standing Committee. 

Section 3. The Vicar shall preside over and conduct the Vestry meetings which 

shall be held a minimum of once a quarter. In the absence of the Vicar, the Senior 

Warden, or if the Senior Warden be not present then the Junior Warden, shall conduct 

the Vestry meetings. 

Section 4. The provisions of Canons 17, 18 and 19, which refer to Parishes, shall 

apply to Missions and Mission Stations where applicable.

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CANON 17: PARISHES 

Section 1. a. Notice of the desire to organize a Parish shall be given to the 

Ecclesiastical Authority. Said notice shall be in writing, and contain such information 

as may enable the Bishop and Standing Committee to judge the propriety of the 

proposed act, which notice shall be signed by the persons who desire to organize. 

Approval by the Bishop and Standing Committee shall be essential for organization, 

and for the admission of the Parish into union with the Convention. 

b. Every application to organize a new Parish in the general area served by an 

existing Parish or Parishes, shall be accompanied by a certificate showing the approval 

or disapproval of the Rector and Vestry of each of such existing Parishes. In all cases 

the consent of the Bishop and Standing Committee must be obtained. 

Section 2. For the organization of a Parish, not less than one hundred (100) 

Confirmed Communicants eighteen (18) years of age or over, shall assemble at the 

specified time and place, due notice having been given at Divine Service on the two (2) 

preceding Sundays, and adopt and sign the Articles of Association prescribed by the 

Diocese in Section 3 of this Canon. Provided, however, that no such organization shall 

be had until a specified annual sum towards the support of the Rector and the expenses 

of the Parish together with the pension premium and a reasonable provision for the 

support of the Diocese and Diocesan expenses shall be assured to the satisfaction of the 

Bishop and the Standing Committee. 

Section 3. 

We whose names are hereto subscribed, desirous of enjoying the privileges 

of religious worship and instruction for ourselves and families, according to 

the forms and doctrines of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of 

the Central Gulf Coast, Inc., and desirous of being assembled in conformity 

with the Canon prescribed by the Diocesan Convention, of said Church, for 

the government of Parishes composing same, under and by virtue of said acts, 

on this ______day of ____________________, Anno Domini_________, do form 

ourselves into a Parish, and adopt the following Articles of Association, towit: 

Article I. This Parish shall be known by the name of "The Rector, Wardens, and 

Vestry of 

__________________________________________________________________ 

___, at ___________________________________________________". 

Article II. This Parish acknowledges, accedes to, and adopts, and shall at all 

times adhere to the doctrine, discipline, worship, and usages of the Protestant 

Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and likewise the Constitutions 

and Canons of said Church, as set forth by the General Convention and the 

Charter and Canons of the Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc., 

as prescribed by the Diocesan Convention. 

Article III. When any person uniting with this Association shall disclaim, or 

refuse, conformity to the Authorities mentioned in the preceding Article, that 

person shall cease to be a member of this Parish. 

Article IV. The Wardens and Vestry of _____________________________ 

__________________________________ shall be elected as provided in the Canons 

of the Diocese, and their duties shall be such as are conferred by said Canons.

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Article V. Delegates shall be elected to represent the Parish at the annual meeting 

of the Diocesan Convention as provided by the Canons and it shall be their duty 

to attend all meetings of the Diocesan Convention. 

Article VI. In case of the dissolution or extinction of this Parish, for any cause 

whatsoever, the lands, tenements, and other estates, real or personal, if such there 

be, shall vest in The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast, Inc. 

Section 4. Any Congregation complying with the provisions of Canon 17 may, 

upon application in writing, accompanied by the Articles of Association, or a certified 

copy thereof, be admitted into union with the Diocesan Convention. 

Section 5. With the adoption of these Canons by the Convention, each and every 

Parish now located in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast automatically comes under 

the items listed in Section 3. 

Section 6. The Parish Vestry shall pay its clergy at least the minimum salary and 

allowances which have been or may be established by the Standing Committee for 

clergy serving in this Diocese. 

Section 7. The Parish Vestry shall procure such property and liability insurance 

coverage as the Standing Committee may establish from time to time. 

CANON 18: PARISH MEETINGS 

Section 1. The Congregation of each Parish shall meet at least annually, on a date 

to be appointed by the Vestry. Notice of such meeting shall be given by the Rector, or, 

if there be none, by one of the Wardens, to the members of the Congregation, at least 

two (2) weeks before the appointed date, either in writing or at the regular services. 

The meeting shall be designated as the Annual Parish Meeting. At such meeting, after 

election of a Secretary for the meeting, there shall be conducted the election of vestry 

members, unless they have been elected previously; the Rector and Parish Treasurer 

shall make their reports and the reports of Parish organizations shall likewise then be 

made; and such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting by any 

Communicant entitled to vote as provided by Section 4 of this Canon shall be 

transacted. A vestry member may be elected at any other Parish meeting if the Vestry 

so determines and notice is given as in the case of the Annual Parish Meeting. 

Section 2. Other Parish meetings may be held as occasion may require, at such 

times as may be appointed by the Rector or Vestry. Due notice shall be given as 

provided for the Annual Meeting. 

Section 3. At Parish Meetings, the Rector shall preside, or, in the Rector’s 

absence, one of the Wardens. 

Section 4. Except when otherwise specified by existing charter, those entitled to 

vote shall be confirmed Communicants in good standing of not less than sixteen (16) 

years of age who are canonically resident as of the first day of the month in which the 

meeting is held. The qualified voters present shall constitute a quorum. 

Section 5. All elections and other matters voted upon shall be decided by a 

majority of qualified voters present. 

Section 6. Wardens must be chosen from those who are vestry members. The 

Rector may appoint one (1) person of the Vestry as Senior Warden or as Junior 

Warden, or the choice of both Wardens may be left to election by the Parish Meeting, 

which may in turn leave the selection of Wardens to the Vestry.

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CANON 19: PARISH VESTRY 

Section 1. The Vestry shall consist of such number of Communicants entitled to 

vote in Parish Meetings, not less than three (3) nor more than thirty (30), as shall be 

determined by the Congregation. The election of Vestry members shall be held at a 

Parish Meeting and this election shall insure adequate representation for the Parish and 

adequate qualifications for those elected. 

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Vestry to take charge of the temporal 

concerns of the parish. It shall elect a rector. Upon selection by the rector, and with 

the concurrence of the Vestry, curates may be called. Curates and all other staff and 

employees shall serve under the authority and direction and at the pleasure of the 

rector. It shall keep order in the church during Divine Service and work with the clergy 

for the furtherance of the Church's program. The Vestry shall be responsible for seeing 

that reports and registers required by the Canons are kept in order. All reports to be 

sent in to the Diocese shall be the responsibility of the Vestry and Rector working 

together. 

Section 3. The officers of the Vestry shall include a Senior Warden, Junior 

Warden, Clerk, Treasurer, and any other offices as they may become necessary. The 

Clerk and Treasurer may be members of the Vestry but are not required to be. 

Section 4. The Rector shall preside over and conduct the Vestry meetings which 

shall be held a minimum of once a quarter. In the absence of the Rector, the Senior 

Warden or if the Senior Warden be not present then the Junior Warden, shall conduct 

the Vestry meetings. 

Section 5. The Rector may cast a vote when the Rector’s vote will affect the 

outcome. 

Section 6. The Vestry shall report to the Annual Parish Meeting each year on its 

activities from the previous year. 

CANON 20: CHANGES IN STATUS OF PARISHES AND MISSIONS 

Section 1. a. When a Parish has not, for the space of two (2) years, complied with 

the conditions required for its organization as a Parish, as provided by Canon 17, this 

fact may be reported to the Convention by the Standing Committee, through its 

Secretary, whereupon the Convention may, by a majority vote of each Order, annul the 

organization of said Parish and thereupon said Parish shall become a Mission. 

b. It shall be the duty of the Ecclesiastical Authority to take the necessary steps 

to preserve the property and records of such Parish for the benefit of the Diocese. 

Section 2. If the Vestry of any Parish is of the opinion that the Parish is unable to 

comply with canonical conditions and requirements applicable to Parishes, it may so 

declare by resolution; which resolution shall be submitted to a meeting of the 

Congregation after notice of the time, place and purpose of the meeting has been given 

in writing to the members of the Congregation or from the chancel on a Sunday 

preceding such meeting. If the resolution is approved by a majority of the Confirmed 

Communicants over the age of eighteen (18) years, certified copy thereof signed by 

each such Confirmed Communicant approving the same shall be forwarded to the 

Bishop together with a certificate by the Wardens that the resolution has been 

considered and adopted at a meeting of the Congregation duly called as above 

provided. If the Bishop approves such action in writing, such Parish shall thereupon 

become an Organized Mission in union with the Convention. The above papers shall 

be filed with the Secretary of the Convention who shall notify the next convention of 

such action.

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Section 3. The Bishop in charge of Missions may, when an Organized Mission has 

not, for the space of two (2) years, complied with the conditions required for its 

organization as an Organized Mission as provided by Canon 16, annul the organization 

of said Organized Mission, with the approval of the Standing Committee, reporting 

this fact to the next Annual Convention, and it shall thereupon become a Mission 

Station. 

Section 4. When, in the judgment of the Bishop in charge of Missions, a Mission 

has not for the space of two (2) years fulfilled the purpose for which it was created, the 

Bishop shall, with the approval of the Standing committee, declare such mission extinct 

and report such action to the next Annual Convention. It shall be the duty of said 

Bishop, with the approval of the Standing Committee, to make such disposition of the 

properties of an extinct Mission as shall be deemed best for the interests of the Diocese, 

and said Bishop may execute conveyance of any real property with the consent of the 

Standing Committee. 

CANON 21: CLERGY AND THEIR DUTIES 

Section 1. Every Minister of this Church in charge of a Congregation shall keep 

a register of baptisms, confirmations, communicants, marriages, and burials within the 

Minister’s cure, reporting the same to the Bishop ten (10) days before each Annual 

Diocesan Convention, stating the number of services held and official acts performed 

by him from January 1 through December 31. 

Section 2. Each Rector of a Parish and Minister in charge of a Congregation shall 

send to the Bishop each year a list of communicants or members, as requested by the 

Bishop, of the Parish or Mission, with addresses. 

Section 3. Before any clergy may be allowed to perform the Sacraments in any 

Church or Congregation, in this Diocese, they must first produce satisfactory evidence 

that they are an authorized Minister of this Church in good standing. Whenever there 

is a settled Rector or Minister, that person shall be the sole judge in the premises 

subject only to the Ecclesiastical Authority, but if the Parish is vacant, the Wardens and 

Vestry shall require the fulfillment of the above conditions, together with approval of 

the Ecclesiastical Authority. 

Section 4. The staff and employees of a congregation shall serve under the 

direction and control and pleasure of the rector or minister in charge. Nothing in this 

section, however, shall prevent the rector or minister in charge from delegating to the 

Vestry or committee thereof, all or part of the authority to employ, direct, control, 

evaluate, discharge, or otherwise control the staff or employees. 

CANON 22: COMMISSION ON MINISTRY 

Section 1. There shall be a Commission on Ministry of four (4) learned Presbyters 

(of whom two (2) must be Parochial Priests) canonically resident within the Diocese; 

and such number of Lay Persons, not exceeding four (4), as shall be determined by the 

Bishop, who shall be Confirmed Communicants in good standing. Such members shall 

be nominated by the Bishop and subject to confirmation by the vote of the Convention 

to serve for a term of four (4) years. 

Section 2. The Commission on Ministry: 

a. May adopt rules for its work, subject to the approval of the Bishop, provided 

the same are not inconsistent with the General Canons and the Diocesan Canons. 

b. May appoint committees of the Commission to act on its own behalf.

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c. Shall assist the Bishop in matters pertaining to the enlistment and selection of 

persons for Ministry and in the guidance and pastoral care of all Postulants and 

Candidates for Holy Orders. 

d. Assist the Bishop in the guidance and pastoral care of Deacons, Deaconesses 

and Professional Church Workers. 

e. Assist the Bishop in matters pertaining to the continuing education of the 

Ministry. 

f. In the presence of the Bishop and under the Bishop’s guidance and oversight, 

shall interview each Candidate before their ordination, alike to the Deaconate and 

Priesthood, to ascertain their personal readiness for such ordination, and shall report 

in writing and without delay the findings of this interview to the Standing Committee. 

g. May administer examination which are prepared by the National Board of 

Examining Chaplains. 

CANON 23: DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION 

Section 1. At the Diocesan Convention held not less than twelve (12) months next 

before the regular meeting of the General Convention, four (4) clergy qualified to vote 

in Convention (three (3) of whom must be Parochial Priests), and four (4) laypersons 

who shall be Confirmed Communicants in good standing, shall be elected to represent 

this Diocese as Deputies, in said Convention. Such Deputies shall be furnished with 

a certificate of election, signed by the President and Secretary of the Diocesan 

Convention. The Diocesan Convention shall in the same manner elect four (4) clergy 

qualified to vote in Convention three (3) of whom must be Parochial Priests), and four 

(4) laypersons, with like qualifications, as alternates. 

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Deputies-Elect, not less than four (4) months 

before the meeting of the General Convention, to signify to the Bishop their acceptance 

of the appointment, and intention to perform its functions, in default of which, the 

Bishop shall designate so many of the alternates having the greatest number of votes, 

as shall insure, as far as practicable, a full representation of the Diocese. The persons 

so designated by the Bishop, being furnished with the Bishop’s certificate thereof, shall 

have all the power of authority of the Deputies elected by the Diocesan Convention. 

In case of a vacancy in the Episcopate, or the inability of the Bishop to act, this power 

of designation shall be exercised by the Standing Committee. 

Section 3. If at a meeting of the General Convention, any Deputy elected by the 

Convention, or designated by the Bishop or Standing Committee, shall fail to attend, 

or after taking their seat, shall obtain leave of absence for the remainder of the session, 

such vacancy shall be supplied by the vote of the remaining Clerical and Lay Deputies 

who may be in attendance at said General Convention. In each case a Lay Deputy can 

only be replaced by a Lay Person, and a Clerical Deputy can only be replaced by a 

Clergy. If a deputy must be absent only for a portion of the session, the vacancy may 

be temporarily filled through use of the procedure provided in this Section. 

Section 4. Reasonable travel and other expenses of Deputies to General 

Convention shall be paid by the Diocese. 

CANON 24: UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 

Section 1. The University of the South is declared to be the institution of higher 

learning of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.

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Section 2. The diocesan Convention shall elect one priest and two lay 

communicants to serve for a term of three (3) years as Trustees of the University of the 

South, which terms shall be staggered. Trustees so elected shall meet the following 

criteria: 

1) Trustees shall be personally committed to the aims and purposes of the 

University. 

2) Each Trustee shall demonstrate his or her personal commitment to the 

University by, among other things, attending the Board of Trustee’s annual 

May meeting, such other special meetings as may be called, and one 

orientation session for new Trustees, which sessions are held immediately 

prior to each annual meeting. Trustees shall also familiarize themselves with 

the Trustee Handbook and the University’s governing documents, including 

its Charter, as amended, Constitution and Ordinances. 

3) Trustees shall serve as direct communicators between the University and the 

Diocese from which the trustee was elected, and shall timely inform that 

Diocese of the actions of the Boards of Trustees and Regents and the 

University administration. 

4) Trustees shall provide a meaningful level of annual financial support to the 

University as a symbol of their commitment to its mission and financial wellbeing. 

In the event a Trustee becomes unwilling or unable to serve, the Bishop of this 

Diocese shall nominate a qualified communicant to complete the remainder of the term. 

Section 3. The Trustees shall annually report to the Diocesan Convention. 

Section 4. Reasonable travel and other expenses of the Trustees shall be paid by 

the Diocese. 

CANON 25: THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE DIOCESE 

Section 1. Ecclesiastical discipline in the Diocese shall be governed by Title IV 

of the Canons of the Episcopal Church, also known as the Disciplinary Canon 

Resolution A019a of the 1994 General Convention (hereinafter referred to as “Title IV”). 

Section 2. There is hereby established an Ecclesiastical Trial Court in and for 

the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. 

Section 3. Membership, Vacancies; Presiding Judge, Church Attorney. 

a. The Ecclesiastical Trial Court (hereinafter “the Court”) shall consist of four (4) 

members of the clergy and three (3) lay members. All members of the Court must be 

canonically resident within the Diocese. All lay members must be confirmed 

communicants in good standing. 

b. At each Annual Diocesan Convention, upon nomination by the Bishop, the 

appropriate number of persons shall be elected to serve on the Court for a term of three 

years. Persons elected shall be from each order as required to maintain the required 

composition of the Court. (At the inception, seven members shall be elected, three to 

serve one (1) year, two to serve (2) years, and two to serve three (3) years.) 

c. Vacancies occurring by reason of cause either by challenge or recusal, shall be 

filled as provided by Title IV, Canon 4, Section 8. 

d. All other vacancies on the Court shall be filled by the next Annual Diocesan 

Convention. Vacancies occurring between meetings of the Annual Convention shall be 

filled by a vote of the Standing Committee. Members of the Court appointed under 

this subsection shall be from the same order of the members they replace.

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e. Within two months following each Annual Diocesan Convention, the members 

of the Court shall elect from among themselves by a majority vote one person to serve 

as Presiding Judge for a one year term. 

f. Within five months following the Annual Diocesan Convention at which time 

there is a vacancy in the office of Church Attorney, the members of the Court shall 

appoint a duly licensed attorney to serve as Church Attorney for a two year term. 

g. Within five months following each Annual Diocesan Convention, the Court 

shall appoint at least one but no more than three Lay Assessors. Lay Assessors shall 

give opinions on any question of law, procedure or evidence as provided in Canon 

IV.4.13. No opinion may be given by Lay Assessors except in the presence of the 

parties or their counsel. 

h. All persons elected or appointed under this section are eligible to be reelected 

or reappointed. 

Section 4. a. Charges for which a member of the clergy may be made to stand trial 

are contained in Title IV. 

b. The mode and manner of making charges, securing presentments and of 

conducting trials shall be as established in the Canons of the Episcopal Church. 

CANON 26: ELECTION OF A BISHOP 

Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 4, of the Articles of 

Incorporation of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf 

Coast, Inc., the procedure for the election of a bishop shall be stated below. 

Section 2. Nominees for the election of a bishop shall be chosen either by the 

Search Committee or by nominating petitions. The Search Committee will nominate 

from four to seven candidates. A nominating petition must be signed by four clergy 

who are eligible to vote in a diocesan convention and four lay persons eligible to serve 

as delegates to a diocesan convention. Nominating petitions must be submitted to the 

Search Committee by a deadline set by it in order for background checks on such 

nominees to be conducted. No nominations from the floor will be order. 

Section 3. A Search Committee appointed by the Standing Committee will be 

charged with the responsibility of preparing and publicizing educational material on 

the historic episcopate; preparing a profile of the Diocese; interviewing potential 

nominees; choosing from four to seven nominees to be presented at the Convention at 

which the election will be held; verifying the validity of nominating petitions and 

carrying out any additional duties that may be assigned to it by the Standing 

Committee. 

Section 4. The Standing Committee shall choose the date for the Convention at 

which the election will be conducted. The Standing Committee shall choose such 

additional committees as may be needed for securing a site for the electing convention 

and making all necessary arrangements for it; securing a site and making all necessary 

arrangements for the ordination of the new bishop; providing support to a retiring 

bishop and that bishop’s staff and family and to the bishop elect and the family of the 

bishop elect and any such additional matters as the Standing Committee may deem 

appropriate.

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CANON 27: ESTABLISHMENT OF A CATHEDRAL 

Section 1. A Cathedral may be established by the Bishop in the manner 

provided by this Canon and when so established shall be known and used as the 

Cathedral Church of the Diocese. 

Section 2. The Cathedral shall be established by written agreement 

(“Agreement”) between the Diocese and the Parish to be designated as the Cathedral 

Parish, the terms and provisions of which must be approved by the Bishop, the 

Standing Committee of the Diocese, and the Vestry of the Cathedral Parish, and, which 

to become effective and binding upon the Diocese and the Cathedral Parish, must be 

approved by the Convention in a vote by orders. 

Section 3. The Cathedral shall be governed and operated as set forth in the 

Agreement and in accordance with the Canons of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast 

and the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church in the United States of 

America. 

CANON 28: AMENDMENT OF CANONS 

All proposals altering or amending these canons shall be presented in writing by 

the Bishop, the Chancellors, or a delegate to the convention to the Secretary of the 

Diocese and the Chancellors not less than ninety (90) days prior to the opening of the 

Convention and shall be distributed to each congregation in the Diocese not less than 

sixty (60) days prior to the opening of the Convention. Any such proposal shall be 

referred to the Convention Committee on Canons and Rules of Order and shall be 

reported to the Convention as part of the report of the Committee or of the 

Chancellors, with or without endorsement. If it be approved by a majority of the two 

(2) orders voting separately thereon, it shall become effective upon adjournment of the 

Convention.

BEQUESTS 

“The Minister of the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, 

about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provisions for the well‐being of 

their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in good health, arranging 

for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave 

bequests for religious and charitable uses.” The Book of Common Prayer, p. 445 

FORM OF BEQUEST TO DIOCESE OF CENTRAL GULF COAST 

I ___________________ give and bequeath to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the 

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc., a corporation created under the laws of the State 

of Florida, the sum of _________dollars for the use and purpose for which it was 

created. 

FORM OF BEQUEST TO WILMER HALL 

I, _____________________, give and bequeath to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the 


of Florida, the sum of ______________ dollars for the use and benefit of Wilmer Hall, 

a Diocesan home for children, located at 3811 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama, 36608. 

FORM OF BEQUEST TO BECKWITH CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER 

I, _________________, give and bequeath to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the 


of Florida, the sum of __________ dollars for the use and benefit of Beckwith Camp and 

Conference Center, a Diocesan camp and conference center, located at 10400 Beckwith 

Lane, Fairhope, Alabama, 36532. 

FORM OF BEQUEST TO MURRAY HOUSE 

I,____________________, give and bequeath to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the 


of Florida, the sum of __________ for the use and benefit of Murray House, a Diocesan 

assisted living residence, located at 1256 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36604. 

FORM OF BEQUEST TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

I, _____________________________, give and bequeath to The Domestic and Foreign 

Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 

the sum of ____________________ dollars for its corporate purpose. (The testator may 

designate the object of his/her bequest if he/she so desires.)

THE THIRTY‐NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION 

OF THE 


WILL BE HELD AT 

CHRIST CHURCH, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

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