Diocese 11 14-2011

Table of Contents

Order of Business ...................................................................................................................2

Rules of Order ..........................................................................................................................4

Nominees
Cathedral Chapter ......................................................................................................5
Diocesan Council ........................................................................................................6.
Disciplinary Board ......................................................................................................7
Standing Committee ..................................................................................................9

Resolutions Submitted
A-172 Implementation of Health Plan.............................................................12
B-172 Companion Diocese ................................................................................. 13
C-172 HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday ............................................................. 14
D-172 Letters of Agreement .............................................................................. 16
E-172 The Rev. Whiting Griswold...................................................................16
F-172 Restructuring the Episcopal Church ..................................................17
G-172 Minimum Clergy Compensation ........................................................ 18
H-172 .............................................................................................................................. 19

2012 Budget for Approval ..................................................................................................22

Reports Received
Standing Committee ................................................................................................. 27
Diocesan Council ....................................................................................................... 28
Commission on Ministry ........................................................................................ 28
Companion Diocese Committee .......................................................................... 28
Dismantling Racism Commission ....................................................................... 30
Episcopal Campus Ministry-Rockwell House ................................................ 30
Oasis Missouri .............................................................................................................. 31
Paseo Con Cristo ......................................................................................................... 31
Offices of the Bishop
Canon to the Ordinary ......................................................................................... 32
Communications....................................................................................................... 33
Archivist and Registrar ......................................................................................... 34
United Thank Offering ............................................................................................. 35
Grace Hill ........................................................................................................................ 35
St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System ....................................................... 36
St. Luke’s Hospital ....................................................................................................... 38
Sewanee ............................................................................................................................ 39

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
Making Disciples • Building Congregations • For the Life of the World 1

Order of Business

All convention events in the Bishop Tuttle Memorial (BTM) building and the Cathedral

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

10 AM –8 PM Chapel open Bofinger Chapel
10 AM –8 PM Child Care available BTM 2nd floor
(Christian Education Office)

10–11:30 AM Presiding Bishop Katharine’s meeting Cathedral Nave
with Diocesan clergy

11 AM –5 PM Registration of Lay and Clergy Delegates BTM 1st floor, Elevator Lobby
(Voting members: Sign-in required both Friday and Saturday of convention)

12 NOON –5 PM Convention 101 (optional) BTM 4th floor, Schuyler Hall
with Dan Smith, Hal Burroughs, Jim Hood (near head table)

1–2:30 PM Plenary Session I BTM 4th floor, Schuyler Hall
Call to Order and Opening Prayer: Bishop Smith
Welcome: the Very Rev. Michael Kinman
Appointment of a Secretary (Art III.4, Sec 3); Appointment of a Parliamentary
Advisor to the Chair: Bishop Smith
Report of the Committee on Lay Credentials and Admission of New Parishes;
Adoption of the Rules of Order: Dr. James Hood
Recognition of the 172nd Convention Committees; Introduction of New Clergy and Clergy
in New Cures and Acknowledgment of Clergy Who Have Died: Bishop Smith
Report of the Committee on Nominations and Election Procedure-Introduction of
Candidates: the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews
Nomination and Election of a Trustee for the University of the South: Bishop Smith
First Report of the Resolutions Committee: Mrs. Kathryn Dyer
Report of the Standing Committee and Presentation: the Rev. Joseph Chambers
Report of the Diocesan Council
Report regarding New Ventures in Mission Community Grants (from the “Making All
Things New” campaign): Mr. Robert Daniels
Report regarding the Diocesan Investment Trust: Mr. Jay Kloecker
Presentation of the Operating Budget (overview): Mr. Tom Hedrick
Announcements: Hal Burroughs

2:30–3 PM Break

3–4:30 PM Hearings BTM 4th floor, Schuyler Hall
Hearing on Budget; Open Meeting of Resolutions Committee; Open Meeting of
Constitution & Canons Committee

The 172nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
2 Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis, Missouri, November 18-19, 2011

Order of Business
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011, continued

4:45–5:45 PM Plenary Session II BTM 4th floor, Schuyler Hall
Call to Order; Reports Received by Title: Bishop Smith
Rebuild Our Church in Haiti Campaign: Episcopal Church Women
United Thank Offering: Ms. Rosemary Bagin
Bishop’s Address: Bishop Smith

6–8 PM Reception Cathedral Nave

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011

8 AM –1:30 PM Chapel open Bofinger Chapel
8 AM –1:30 PM Child Care available BTM 2nd floor
(Christian Education Office)

8 AM –12 NOON Registration of Lay and Clergy Delegates BTM 1st floor, Elevator Lobby
(Voting members: Sign-in required both Friday and Saturday of convention)

9–10:15 AM Convention Eucharist Cathedral Nave
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori preaching
Reserved seating for registered members of convention
Clergy vesting in the Davis Room (1st floor)

10:30 AM –12 NOON Clergy Spouse/Partner event BTM 2nd floor

10:45 AM –12:30 PM Plenary Session III BTM 4th floor, Schuyler Hall
Call to Order: Bishop Smith
Further Report from the Resolutions Committee-Courtesy Resolutions: Mrs. Kathy Dyer
Explanation of Voting System; Balloting for Members of Cathedral Chapter, Diocesan
Council, Disciplinary Board, Standing Committee: the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews
Report of the Resolutions Committee: Consideration of Resolutions A-172, B-172, C-172,
D-172, E-172, F-172, G-172: Mrs. Dyer
Presentation regarding Youth Ministry: Mr. Jonathan Stratton
Report of the Ctte. on Constitution & Canons-Resolution H-172: the Hon. Jean C. Hamilton
Further Report from Nominations and Election Procedures-Election Results: Dr. Crews
Adoption of the Operating Budget: Mr. Tom Hedrick
Further Report from the Resolutions Committee: Mrs. Dyer
Selection of the Site for the 174th Convention; Appointment of Committees for the 173rd
Convention; Affirmation of Bishop’s Appointments to the Diocesan Commission on
Ministry; Affirmation of Bishop’s Appointments to the Committee on Nominations
and Election Procedures: Bishop Smith
Sine die

12:30 AM –1 PM Lunch (Box lunches) BTM 4th floor, Guernsey Room


Rules of Order to be Adopted by the 172nd Convention

1. The Presiding Officer shall appoint members of read and considered at any time during Convention.
Permanent Committees at each Meeting of Conven- 10. The names of movers of resolutions shall appear in
tion. the minutes of Convention.

2. All resolutions from the floor shall be reduced to 11. All motions and resolutions requiring reference
writing, presented to the Secretary, and read to Con- shall be referred, so far as possible, to the Permanent
vention. A resolution from the floor that is not a part Committees of Convention.
of a committee report may be introduced only at the
time indicated in the Order of Business. All resolu- 12. Except in cases where majority vote is required, all
tions from the floor, whether or not a part of a com- elections shall be by Preferential Aggregate Transfer
mittee report, after receiving a short explanation from Ballot:
the presenter, must receive a 2/3 majority vote of Con- a) Each elector shall mark his or her ballot by num-
vention before it may be considered by Convention. bering the names of all the candidates for each of-
fice in order of preference, with the preferred name
3. When any member speaks to Convention, he shall being numbered 1. The elector shall not give more
address himself to the Presiding Officer, state his than one number to any name, nor shall any name
name and church, and confine himself to the point be left unnumbered. Any ballot which does not
in debate. comply with the directions given in this section
will be invalid and will not be counted.
4. A member, other than the Chairman of the Com-
mittee whose report is under consideration, shall not b) The persons appointed by the Presiding Officer
speak more than twice in the same debate, nor lon- to conduct the election shall count each valid bal-
ger than five minutes at a time, without leave of the lot by assigning to each candidate that candidates
House. rank-ordered number on the ballot.

5. Any member of the House may call for a vote by c) The candidates shall then be ranked accord-
hands or standing vote. Every member who may be in ing to the respective sums of their rank-ordered
the House when such a vote is called shall be counted numbers, beginning with the lowest sum, and the
unless he/she be excused by Convention. candidate or candidates with the lowest sums shall
be elected, according to the number of vacancies
6. When a question has once been determined it shall to be filled.
stand as the judgment of the House, and shall not
again be drawn into debate except on motion of re- d) In case of a tie in which one or more candidates
consideration which must be made by a member who must be selected, that candidate or candidates with
had previously voted in the majority. the highest number of first-place ballots shall be
elected; and if the tied candidates have the same
7. All questions of parliamentary law not resolved by number of first place ballots, then the candidate or
reference to the Canons or these General Rules shall candidates having the highest number of second
be decided under Robert’s Rules of Order. place ballots shall be elected, and so forth; and if
the tied candidates have the same number of bal-
8. All questions of order shall be decided in the first lots at every rank, then the candidate or candidates
instance by the Presiding Officer, without debate; an to be elected shall be chosen by the toss of a coin.
appeal may be made to Convention by any member.
13. The Presiding Officer may, having left the chair,
9. The reports of all Committees shall be in writing, enter into the debate on any question, but shall not
and shall be received without motion for acceptance, then resume the chair until the main motion under
unless recommitted by a vote of the House. All re- consideration has been disposed of.
ports recommending or requiring any action or ex-
pression of opinion by the House shall 14. Once the Order of Business has been approved
be accompanied by a resolution for the action of the it may not be altered except by 2/3 majority vote of
House thereon. All annual reports shall be received Convention, provided that the Presiding Officer may
and filed by the Secretary as presented before or dur- reorder agenda items at any time.
ing Convention, and may be called upon motion to be


Candidates for Cathedral Chapter (Electing one lay member and one clergy person, not cathedral parish-
ioners, from congregations outside St. Louis city or St. Louis county)

LAY CLERGY
James Berger Steve Barber
Parishioner, Trinity Church, Vicar, Trinity Church, St. James
De Soto, Jefferson County
I have been the Vicar of Trinity
Over the last six years, Episcopal Church in St James since
Jim has been involved in a vari- my ordination in July 2007. I am a
ety of diocesan activities: Metro graduate of the Episcopal School for
III Convocation, including serv- Ministry and am a member of the
ing as secretary; and for one year Commission on Ministry of the Dio-
(2007) served on the Cathedral cese of Missouri. At times, those of us in the rural areas of
Chapter. Jim is a member of Trinity’s Bishop’s Commit- the diocese tend to feel estranged from the things that are
tee and was instrumental in organizing a highly success- going in the city or at the cathedral. Most of the time this
ful 140th anniversary celebration of the church’s founding. stems from our own perceptions as much as anything. As a
This will be his third convention as a delegate. person who lives and serves on the edge of the diocese I feel
Jim has expressed to me that a vibrant, high profile that it is important for us to become involved with the larg-
cathedral is essential for the enhancement of this historic er church. I would love to serve on Cathedral Chapter for
diocese and should be rightly recognized as a “spiritual just that reason—to bring the cathedral to my particular
jewel” in one of the country’s greatest cities. area of the diocese and to bring my area to the cathedral.
Jim is a Vietnam veteran and a Captain in the Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte.
inactive Army Reserve. He has worked as a profes-
sional counselor for the Missouri State Department
of Education and at St. Louis University; and was in Catherine (Kitty) Hillquist
the securities industry for 17 years. He has been a pro-
Vicar, St. Paul’s Church, Ironton
fessional broadcaster for most of his life, including
work at radio stations in St. Louis. He is now retired. Kitty has served as clergy repre-
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte. sentative on Cathedral Chapter; Di-
ocesan Council for two terms; and
on Standing Committee.
Before ordination in the church,
she worked in business management,
accounting, and auditing.
She believes that clergy outside the city need to be
a voice in diocesan affairs for the small, rural congregations
and for congregations standing alone in religiously conser-
vative communities. Too often these congregations are for-
gotten or their efforts are minimized because they are small.
It is her hope to be that voice within Cathedral Chapter.
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte.

Biographical information is supplied by nominees and/or nominators.


Candidates for Diocesan Council (Electing 2 at-large members)

It is important to Bill, especially in these difficult
Michael Calvin economic times and as Church membership is declining and
Parishioner, All Saints’ Church, St. Louis growing older, that the Church seek to engage a younger
and more diverse membership. This must be accomplished
I have been a member of All while maintaining fiscal responsibility. He would consider
Saints’ Episcopal Church for more it a privilege to serve on the Diocesan Council to strive to
than fifty years. I attended All Saints fulfill our tasks with joy and purpose.
with my parents—my father served Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte.
on the vestry and my mother was
active with the guilds. I recognized
early in my life the importance of All Saints’ in our neigh-
borhood. The parish partnered with the St. Louis Public
Jeffrey R. Klieve
Schools and offered space for the eighth grade classes—it’s Parishioner, St. Martin’s Church,
where I attended eighth grade. My boy scout troop met there Ellisville
on Thursday evenings, and I later became the scoutmaster
at All Saints. My involvement in the church ranged from Jeff is an active member of St.
being a member of the children’s choir to teaching the high Martin’s Episcopal Church in Ellis-
school aged children in Sunday school. I am presently serv- ville. Currently he leads the Steward-
ing my second stint on the vestry and am the senior warden. ship Committee and sings in the choir.
I had not attended church regularly for years, In the past he has served on the Vestry,
but returned when asked to be the guest speaker for served as Jr. Warden, led the Strategic Planning Commit-
Homecoming celebration. That was close to three years tee, and served as a Youth Group leader. Prior to St. Mar-
ago. I realized that I had made a mistake by not attend- tin’s, Jeff was a member of the Church of the Good Shep-
ing church, and shortly thereafter that I was elected to herd, Town and County, where he served in similar roles.
the vestry and I have been attending on a regular basis. Jeff served for 6 years on the Board of Directors of
I believe that I have something to offer my church the Episcopal City Mission and was ECM Board Chairman
and also see a duty to serve. This duty is similar to mission- in 2008 and 2009. He is the Director of Environmental
ary work for me. Now that I will be leaving the vestry, I will Affairs for Monsanto, and enjoys fishing, golfing, biking,
continue to devote time to All Saints’ for special projects. SCUBA diving, and singing in choral groups. He and his
Working with the diocese is an extension of my devotion to wife Jane are proud parents of two twenty-something chil-
All Saints’ as well as to the diocese. I wish to remain involved dren who reside in the Washington, DC and Denver areas.
with people and projects that have meaning. I believe that the Jeff has served in leadership positions at the parish
work of the diocese is vital, and I would like to participate. level in two parishes of the Diocese of Missouri and at one
Submitted by the Nominations Ctte. of its ministry partners, the Episcopal City Mission. Jeff is
well qualified to serve on the Diocesan Council and would
be honored to do so.
Submitted by Betty L. Bowersox, Nominations Ctte.
William R. Gilbert II, Ph.D.
Parishioner, St. Peter’s Church, Ladue
Herschel Myers, Jr.
As a nearly life-long member
Parishioner, Church of the Ascension,
of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Northwoods
Bill serves in the parish as Acolyte
Master, Eucharistic minister, Vestry
I submit my name for consid-
Secretary, member of Diversity Task
eration for Diocesan Council. I will
Force, and Convener of the Faith in
bring strength, energy, and a positive
Action Commission. For the past eleven years, he has been
element to the council to assist with
an active member of the Diocesan Commission on Dis-
the matters with which they deal. I have grown consider-
mantling Racism. As a community volunteer, he serves as
ably since joining Ascension parish and the Episcopal
board member of several community non-profits including
Diocese, and I am looking forward to doing all that I can
Beyond Housing, the National Conference for Commu-
to help others grow, and to be a positive force in their
nity and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis, co-chair of the
lives.
Bridges Across Racial Polarization Steering Committee
As it was submitted after canonical deadline, this nomination
and a member of the Sigel School Community Council.
must be approved by convention for consideration.


Disciplinary Board (Electing 1 lay member and 1 clergyperson)

LAY CLERGY
Jane Klieve Brooke Myers
Parishioner, St. Martin’s Church, Rector, Holy Communion Church,
Ellisville University City

Jane has served the diocese in I have served as Rector of the
many different capacities: Dioc- Church of the Holy Communion in
esan Council, Standing Committee University City since October, 2002.
(including being its President), as an Over the years I have served on the
active participant on the Board of Standing Committee and the Epis-
Episcopal City Mission, and for the last year as a member copal City Mission board. I have also
of the new Disciplinary Board where she was elected its been a facilitator for Fresh Start, a program for clergy who
first President. She would like to continue on the board, are new to their positions.
serving a full term this time. She is very active in her It is mainly my work with Fresh Start which quali-
parish, St. Martin’s Ellisville, and is currently serving as fies me to serve on the Disciplinary Board. Much of the
its Senior Warden. Previously, she served in this capacity program concerns itself with the need clergy have for clear
at Good Shepherd, Town & Country. boundaries, and the tools with which to identify and honor
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte. those boundaries.
My familiarity with this material would help in-
form me in my work with the board. I ask your support for
Jay Kloecker the opportunity to serve the Diocese of Missouri in this way.
Submitted by Chester Hines, Jr., Nominations Ctte.
Parishioner, St. Peter’s Church, Ladue
I first came to the Episcopal
Church twenty years ago for the music. Susan Skinner
I remained for the open, welcoming Interim Rector, Church of the Good
atmosphere, and the radical idea that Shepherd, Town & Country
the laity is a distinct order of ministry
with real input into the running of the I have served as a priest in
Church. I view this as both an oppor- our diocese since 1981, primar-
tunity and a responsibility. I served as a Deputy to General ily at Emmanuel, Webster Groves
Convention 2009, I have been a convention delegate since and since retirement as an in-
2007, and I currently serve on the Diocesan Investment terim pastor in several congrega-
Trust Board and the Diocesan Committee on Constitution tions. I have also served as Ex-
and Canons. ecutive Director of Episcopal City Mission. My work in
As a Deputy to General Convention 2009 in Ana- the diocese has included General Convention Deputy,
heim, I had direct input into the drafting and adoption Standing Committee (President), Diocesan Council,
of the new disciplinary canons in Title IV. I participated Commission on Ministry (Chair), Committee on Consti-
actively in conversations with other deputies, both cleri- tution and Canons and the former Ecclesiastical Court.
cal and lay, as well as bishops. These conversations gave I know the clergy of our diocese, and would strive to
me valuable insight into the goals of the new disciplinary bring wisdom and compassion to the Disciplinary Board.
process, as well as a working knowledge of the procedures Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte.
involved. My training as a lawyer (Duke University, 1991),
clarifies the legalistic aspects of the process, giving me
both the knowledge and experience to contribute mean-
ingfully to the Disciplinary Board.
Submitted by Nominations Ctte.

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Disciplinary Board continued (Electing 1 lay member and 1 clergyperson)

LAY CLERGY
Patricia Redington Peter Van Horne
Parishioner, Holy Communion Church, Interim Rector, St. Mark’s Church,
University City St. Louis

I’m a former Vestry member and Peter is a senior priest who has
Senior Warden, and as a lawyer I had experience in four dioceses
believe I understand how to apply (Idaho, San Joaquin, Hawaii, &
the law and also how to evaluate Missouri). While in Hawaii he
extenuating circumstances. served as Canon to the Ordinary,
As it was submitted after canonical deadline, this nomination where he gained experience deal-
must be approved by convention for consideration. ing with matters of clergy discipline. In our diocese he has
served as Vicar of All Saints’ Church in Farmington, and
Interim Pastor of Trinity, Kirksville; and now St. Mark’s
Church in St. Louis. He has also served as Secretary of
Karen Winn Convention and President of the Standing Committee
Parishioner, Grace Church, in this diocese, and served on the Diocesan Council and
Jefferson City Commission on Ministry in Hawaii. These positions have
given him a broad view of our diocese. His experience and
I am a lifelong Episcopalian
wisdom would serve him well on the Disciplinary Board.
and have been very active at Grace
Church, Jefferson City, for twenty
years. Prior to that, I was briefly
a member of Trinity Church, St.
Louis. At Grace, I have served on
the vestry three times. I have chaired the Parish Life and
Adult Education committees. I have also been a faithful
member of the choir. I have never, however, served in a
diocesan-level position.
A fellow parishioner urged me to nominate
myself as a candidate for the Disciplinary Board. This
ministry is closely related to my skills and my profession.
I am an administrative law judge, and I have been a mem-
ber of the state’s Administrative Hearing Commission
since May 2010. I was also a commissioner from 2000 to
2006. Professional licensing and discipline is a core area
of our jurisdiction and I have decided hundreds of profes-
sional licensing cases. Deciding these cases calls for dis-
cretion and good judgment as well as the ability to apply
the law to the facts. Many are complicated and sensitive,
and the reputations and livelihoods of the licensees are at
stake. I continually pray for wisdom to decide these cases
soundly and justly.
I know I would be well prepared to act as a mem-
ber of the Disciplinary Board, and that I would fulfill the
duties with tact, sensitivity, and compassion. I would be
honored to serve. I hope the convention delegates will
consider my candidacy favorably.
As it was submitted after canonical deadline, this nomination
must be approved by convention for consideration.


Standing Committee (Electing 1 lay member and 2 clergy)

LAY CLERGY
Mary Ann Cook Amy Chambers Cortright
Parishioner, Church of St. Michael Vicar, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
and St. George, Clayton
It is my great pleasure to recom-
Mary Ann Cook will bring mend Amy as a candidate for Stand-
to the standing committee a wide ing Committee. I sought out Amy to
array of experience in the dio- be a part of our Cathedral leadership
cese and the broader community. team because she has both a pastor’s
She has been a member of the heart and a creative and insightful
Church of Saint Michael and Saint mind. During our year-plus together, she has been invalu-
George for over 20 years, where she visits parishioners able to us because she is a deep listener and prayer as well
as a member of the Community of Hope. She is on the as a sharp questioner. She’s not afraid to name difficult
Board of the Episcopal School for Ministry and served thoughts but also to test them out with others, not as-
on the planning committee for the recent Making Dis- suming that “her truth” is The Truth. She is the ultimate
ciples Conference. She is completing a term on Diocesan team player and brings great joy and humor to her work.
Council where she participated in the design and imple- Amy is incredibly dependable. When I give her
mentation of Diocesan Council Listening Sessions. She a task I never worry about it...I know it will get done and
holds a doctorate in health services research. She chaired get done well. At the same time, she has never shied away
the Board of La Clinica Community Health Center. from stopping midway through a project if it becomes ob-
She served on the Clayton Board of Aldermen for two vious that something is wrong with the energy or things
terms. She currently volunteers at Sumner High School. need to be re-evaluated. In all things I have never seen her
Her husband is Joseph Cusumano, a radiologist, and her do anything but put the needs of the community first.
son is Michael Cusumano, a graduate student in Seattle. Amy truly prays. There are some things you just
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte. can’t fake, and being a person of prayer is one of them. It
is perhaps my greatest joy in working with her.
Standing Committee is a critical leadership min-
Harry Goff istry in our diocese. I can think of no better person to be
a part of that team than Amy.
Parishioner, St. Barnabas’ Church, Submitted by Michael Kinman, Dean, Christ Church Cathedral
Florissant

Harry has been a faithful mem- Renee Fenner
ber of St. Barnabas’ Church more
than twenty years. Baptized and Rector, St. Barnabas’ Church, Florissant
confirmed at Calvary Episcopal Renee is honored to accept the
Church in Charleston, South nomination to serve on the Stand-
Carolina, Harry graduated from ing Committee of the Diocese of
Tennessee State University earning a BS in Psychology Missouri. The Standing Committee
with a minor in Biology. Now retired, he served eight serves as the bishop’s council of ad-
years active duty in the United States Air Force and 15 vice. The Committee is an important
years in the Missouri Air National Guard. Harry has two one as it may be called on to serve
sons, Christopher and Carlton, who grew up as active as the ecclesiastical authority should
participants in the youth group at St Barnabas. a bishop become incapacitated or leave his or her post.
continued next page The Standing Committee is one of many bodies that of-
fer its collective heart, mind, and spirit toward the fulfill-
ment of God’s purpose for the Church and its mission.
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Standing Committee continued (Electing 1 lay member and 2 clergy)

LAY CLERGY
Harry Goff continued Renee Fenner continued
At St. Barnabas’, Harry has served on the vestry Renee has served on the Resolutions Committee
as a member and most recently as Senior Warden for two and several months ago she was appointed to fill in a spot
terms. In addition to his role of scheduling Liturgists and on the Diocesan Council. She also serves on the diocesan
Lectors for Sunday services, during the search period Commission on Ministry. Renee remarked: “What tremen-
he has accepted the responsibility of planning services. dous experiences these have been to be a part of the inner
This included identifying and recruiting guest clergy workings of our Diocese.” As the former Canon Pastor and
several Sundays a month for both services. He currently Liturgist of Christ Church Cathedral and current rector of
coordinates the parish ministry with the Episcopal City St. Barnabas in Florissant, she has experienced being with
Mission, and assists with the scrip program. He formerly and serving a broad and rich diversity of congregations and
served a three-year term on the Diocesan Council of the people who make up this small corner of the kingdom of
Diocese of Missouri. He is currently enrolled in the Epis- God. These experiences will, if she is elected, help her to as-
copal School For Ministry. sist all of us in the hearing, visioning, and being God’s Spirit
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte. at work in our diocese and within the communities we live.
She is a native St. Louisan and holds a B.A. in The-
atre Arts from Webster University (formerly Webster Col-
lege). Renee matriculated from the General Theological
Michael Reiser Seminary in New York City in 2005. While there she served
as junior co-chair and senior co-chair of the Black Seminar-
Parishioner, Christ Church Cathedral,
ians’ Association. She was ordained as priest on June 24, 2005.
St. Louis
Michael has attended Christ
Church Cathedral since 1989 and
has been actively involved, includ- Anne Kelsey
ing serving on Cathedral Chapter, Rector, Trinity Church,
as an Oasis Missouri Board mem- Central West End, St. Louis
ber and as a Convention Delegate.
It was at his first diocesan convention that Michael began At the ordination of a priest the
to appreciate the larger church, and recognize the po- bishop states that the ordained per-
tential that exists. This growing affection for the larger son is to “take your share in the
church has led him to involvement at the diocesan level councils of the Church.” Standing
where he has served as convention coordinator since 2008. Committee is such a council, its
He is currently fulfilling an unexpired term on Stand- members listening and assisting the
ing Committee and feels his experience would be a great Bishop in discerning God’s wisdom
asset to the committee as it continues redefining itself for the diocese. My experience both in parish ministry and
to better serve the diocese and affect positive change. the wider church has helped prepare me for this position.
Michael is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Gun- I currently serve on the Companion Diocese
daker and feels his experience in that field will be a ben- Committee and have traveled to Sudan twice, most recent-
efit to Standing Committee when matters regarding ly to conduct art workshops with children. I have served
purchase or sale of property come before it. Michael has on Diocesan Council, one year as Vice-Chair, and taught
worked on Standing Committee to change the mission homiletics at the Episcopal School for Ministry. With my
statement “Making Disciples, Building Congregations, husband, the Rev. Brooke Myers, I am a facilitator for Fresh
For the Life of the World” to less of a vision and more Start, the two-year program required for clergy newly or-
of a living reality and would like to continue that work. dained or new to a position in the diocese. As the rector of
Submitted by Warren Crews, chair, Nominations Ctte. Trinity I helped guide a capital campaign for a new organ,
and I am familiar with the financial challenges of the church.
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Standing Committee continued (Electing 1 lay member and 2 clergy)

LAY CLERGY
Stephen Robin Anne Kelsey continued
My parish church is diverse in many respects and
Parishioner, St. Stephen’s Church, when reflecting on the numerous issues facing the church
Ferguson today I bring a sensitivity to the concerns of minority
Stephen currently serves as an Episcopalians as well understanding the challenges of the
Episcopal Hospital Chaplain in the wider church. I would hope to offer a thoughtful response
SSM Health Care Network, pri- to whatever may be asked of the Standing Committee. It
marily at De Paul Health Center in would be an honor to serve the church in this capacity.
Bridgeton, and St. Joseph’s Hospital Submitted by Lisa Fox, Nominations Ctte.
West in Lake St. Louis. He graduated
with a Masters in Divinity from Eden Seminary in May
2010 and served pastorally at St. Stephen’s while attending Susan Naylor
seminary. Stephen also serve on the Cathedral Chapter, Deacon, St. Martin’s Church, Ellisville
completing his term in December 2010. Currently Stephen
Susan has been active in the
serves on the Vestry, Executive committee, Strategic Plan-
Diocese of Missouri for many years.
ning and Discernment Committee, Building and Grounds
A graduate of the first class of the
committee, and Worship committee at St. Stephen’s. With
Episcopal School for ministry in
a BS Honors undergraduate degree in Environmental
2002, Susan was ordained Deacon in
Studies, Stephen is leading the “greening” program at St.
2004. She has served at Emmanuel
Stephen’s, exploring ways to approach a zero carbon foot-
in Webster Groves and St. Martin’s –
print by 2015 to enable the church to give a legacy of zero
Ellisville, her current assignment. Susan has served on a
utility cost of upkeep to the next generation at St. Stephen’s
variety of committees and boards, including the board of
Stephen also leads a monthly movie night discussion and
the St. Andrew’s Episcopal – Presbyterian Foundation, the
two Bible study classes on a new program introduced this
Committee for the Celebration of Aging, the Caring Min-
year: BIBLE-365, a daily study of the entire Bible in 365
istries Committee, the Faith, Health and Justice Commit-
days. As well as teaching this in two small groups, Stephen
tee and the Companion Diocese Relationship Committee,
leads these online through Facebook, Twitter, and blog and
which she chaired for two years. She has traveled to Lui,
LinkedIn. Stephen also leads the “BACK TO CHURCH
Sudan twice, with a focus on health and wellness for both
SUNDAY” team at his parish, developing ways to encour-
the people of Lui Diocese and the travelers themselves.
age people to come back to church, particularly those who
Susan is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years
want an Episcopal style of worship and liturgy. Stephen
of experience, and currently works for Lutheran Senior
has two children, Charles, a sophomore at Tufts in Boston,
Services Home Health, providing direct nursing care to
and Elizabeth, a sophomore in High School at MICDS.
homebound older adults. Susan has worked with the di-
Submitted by Kathy Johnston, Senior Warden,
ocesan staff on several projects, including the gathering of
St. Stephen’s Church, Ferguson.
the American Friends of the Episcopal Church in Sudan
held at Christ Church Cathedral in 2007. She served a
term as Archdeacon for the Community of Deacons and
now serves as Chaplain to the Community of Deacons.
Deacon Naylor says: “It is the charge of a deacon to bring the
needs and concerns of the world to the church, and to con-
nect the church with the world. I believe it is important to
include that perspective as part of the standing committee.
Submitted by Susan Naylor


Resolutions submitted

A-172
Implementation of Health Plan 5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED each
Submitted by Diocesan Council congregation and the Offices of the Bishop
may impose a monthly premium surcharge or
1. BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd Convention incentive to lay and ordained employees who
of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri require elect coverage for a spouse, domestic partner,
Congregations within the Episcopal Diocese or dependent who is eligible for comparable
of Missouri and the Offices of the Bishop to employer-sponsored health insurance (other
pay 100% of the cost of individual health in- than the Denominational Health Plan)
surance coverage (selected from the offerings through an alternate source;
included in the Denominational Health Plan
and administered by the Episcopal Church 6. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
Medical Trust) for all lay and ordained em- Congregations within the Episcopal Diocese
ployees working 1,500 or more hours annu- of Missouri and the Offices of the Bishop are
ally, in accordance with Title I, Canon 8 of encouraged, if financially possible, to exceed
the Episcopal Church and to be implemented the minimum standard of health insurance
no later than January 1, 2013; coverage for their lay and ordained employ-
ees; and
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lay and
ordained employees of the Episcopal Diocese 7. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
of Missouri and the Offices of the Bishop eli- schools, day care facilities and other congre-
gible for required individual health insurance gational and diocesan institutions, regardless
coverage under Section 1 of this resolution of the independence of their incorporation or
may elect not to participate in the Denomi- tax status, are encouraged to adopt the prin-
national Health Plan if they have access to ciples articulated in this resolution.
coverage through other approved sources,
e.g. Medicare, Tricare, a former employer, or RATIONALE
a spouse’s or domestic partner’s health insur-
ance plan; In its consideration of the theology imbedded in
A177 (GC2009), the social and economic justice it
3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that envisions (A125, GC2006) and the financial chal-
Congregations within the Episcopal Diocese lenges of its implementation, the Diocesan Council
of Missouri and the Offices of the Bishop thoughtfully and prayerfully discerned the following
shall not reduce existing coverage or increase foundational principle which shapes this resolution
the cost of existing coverage to employees to offered to Diocesan Convention.
comply with A177 or this resolution;
We believe that access to high-quality, af-
4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that fordable health care is essential to our lives
benefit design and premium support parity individually and communally and is not an
is required within each congregation of the optional “benefit” dependent on either employ-
Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and the Of- ment status or vocation.
fices of the Bishop in the provision of health
insurance coverage for lay and ordained In addition, we acknowledge that commercial insur-
employees; ance is the primary instrument through which such



access is achieved by those employed in the United Title I, Canon 8 of the Episcopal Church: “… The
States. Thus, the parity between lay and ordained Church Pension Fund is also authorized to establish
employees required by A177 can only be achieved and administer the lay employee pension system and
through the equal treatment of both in plan design denominational health plan of the Church, substan-
and pricing. tially in accordance with the principles adopted by
the General Convention of 2009 in Resolution 2009-
Three operational issues were especially important A177, with the view to providing pensions, health
in the Diocesan Council’s deliberations: care and related benefits for the eligible Clergy and
eligible lay employees of this Church, as well as their
a. First, we recognize that financial resources vary eligible beneficiaries and dependents.”
significantly among parishes within our diocese and
have no intent to impose a financially burdensome
mandate on any community of faith.
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Companion Diocese
b. Second, we want to ensure that every parish in
Submitted by the Companion Diocese Committee
the diocese that currently provides employee health
insurance coverage maintains or enhances this cov-
1. BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd
erage. Under no circumstances, would we support
Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Mis-
a reduction in existing benefits or an increase in the
souri renews the commitment of the Diocese
individual’s current financial responsibility for the
to the ongoing companion relationship with
cost of health insurance solely to comply with A177
the Diocese of Lui in the Episcopal Church
or this resolution (see resolve #3).
of Sudan for a second five-year period;
c. Finally, we believe that a reasonable surcharge
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this
or incentive may be applied to coverage elected by
convention encourages the bishops of Lui
a lay or ordained employee for a spouse, domestic
and Missouri to review the existing com-
partner or dependent who is eligible for comparable
panion relationship agreement and make any
employer-sponsored health insurance (other than the
needed adjustments or revisions in consulta-
Denominational Health Plan) through an alternate
tion with the Companion Diocese Relation-
source (see resolve #5); in order to encourage indi-
ship Committee and other stakeholders in
viduals to elect to remain covered by the alternate
each diocese; and
source.
3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
In offering this resolution to Diocesan Convention,
Diocese of Missouri will continue to partner
we pray with you:
with Blackmore Vale Deanery in Salisbury
Diocese of the Church of England and the
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one
Diocese of Lund in the Lutheran Church of
with another that all we do affects, for good or ill,
Sweden in their mutual relationship with the
all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that
people of Lui Diocese through transparency,
we may do it not for self alone, but for the common
accountability, and communications, and
good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own
whenever possible, through joint travels to
labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of
South Sudan.
other workers, and arouse our concern for those who
are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one RATIONALE
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Collect for Labor Day, BCP, p. 261) When the Dioceses of Missouri and Lui established
a companion relationship, they set a term of five


B-172 RATIONALE continued C-172
HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday
years for the relationship, with an option to renew if Submitted by Metro IV Convocation
mutually desirable. Year 2011 marks the end of the
five-year covenant. The Diocese of Lui has strongly
expressed its desire for the relationship to continue, 1. BE IT RESOLVED by this 172nd Convention
and Missouri’s Companion Diocese Relationship of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri that
Committee agrees. each congregation be encouraged to annually
designate a Sunday for HIV/AIDS Aware-
After more than five years of visits and communi- ness;
cation as well as careful commitment of funds to
mutually agreed projects, there is a hard-won level 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each
of maturity and trust in the relationship, and both congregation be encouraged to have this
dioceses continue to benefit from the relationship HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday on the Sun-
in rich and complex ways. Because 2011 has wit- day closest to World AIDS Day, observed on
nessed both South Sudanese independence and the December 1 each year; and
consecration of Bishop Stephen Dokolo (who is well
known to many Missouri Episcopalians from his 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
two years at Eden Seminary), the coming five years congregations may elect to recognize HIV/
particularly represent a time of great need and great AIDS Awareness Sunday in one or more of
opportunity. the following ways:

Further, in the past two years Missouri and Lui have • By asking a speaker from an agency
expanded their relationship to include the Blackmore that serves people infected with HIV/
Vale Deanery in the Diocese of Salisbury in the AIDS to address the congregation. Ex-
Church of England, and Missouri has also been able amples of such agencies include, but are
to connect with the Diocese of Lund in the Church not limited to: Doorways, which pro-
of Sweden (Lutheran), which has a longer-standing vides housing; Food Outreach, which
relationship with the Moru people than we do. To be provides meals; and St. Louis Effort for
linked with three other international church groups AIDS.
committed to a single purpose enriches our under-
standing of the Anglican Communion and the Body • By thoughtfully and intentionally
of Christ and offers possibilities that the companion preaching the good news of Jesus Christ
diocese committee continues to explore. in the shadow of the theological, ethi-
cal, and pastoral dilemmas raised by the
HIV/AIDS crisis.

• By providing an educational program
to parents/grandparents on how to dis-
cuss the risks of transmission of HIV/
AIDS with their children.

• By directly referencing those infected
or affected by HIV/AIDS in the liturgy;
for example, in the Prayers of the People
or with a Litany, such as the one created
by the ELCA for World AIDS Day.



RATIONALE

HIV/AIDS remains a terrible problem. In the U.S. We desire faithfulness in our relationships,
the rate of infection has stabilized at approximately Let us walk in your light.
56,000 new infections per year, which is a 40% in- We long for compassion for the lost, forgotten,
crease in the original estimates from the Centers for and forsaken,
Disease Control. Despite calls for increased train- Let us walk in your light.
ing, robust education about HIV/AIDS is lacking
both domestically and overseas. We want compassion for the sick and the needy,
Let us walk in your light.
In the U.S. women, youth, and African-Americans We mourn with the orphaned and widowed,
are disproportionately affected. HIV is the leading Let us walk in your light.
cause of death in black women 24-35 years of age and We remember our neighbors around the world,
the second leading cause of death of black men in Let us walk in your light.
the same age bracket. The U.S. has no comprehen-
sive plan for addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic, We ask for your unconditional love for those we
although we require it of other countries to which do not tolerate,
the U.S. gives aid. Let us walk in your light.
We cry out for peace in war-torn lands,
HIV/AIDS remains a global pandemic. About 40 Let us walk in your light.
million people globally are living with HIV/AIDS,
We yearn for wholeness for our bodies, hearts,
two-thirds of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. For every
and minds,
two person who receive treatment, an additional five
persons become infected.
We grieve for those who have died,
The tragedy of HIV/AIDS extends beyond illness Let us walk in your light.
and death into the stigma that confronts people We seek your healing from all disease,
who are infected or affected by the disease. Those Let us walk in your light.
infected and affected are still bereft of pastoral care
We beg for wisdom for doctors, generosity from
and compassion, as we tend to focus our attention
corporations, inspiration from scientists, and
internationally and ignore the people suffering in
endurance for care-givers,
our own neighborhoods.
World AIDS Day Litany We place out lives in your hands; shape us with
Created by the ELCA for World AIDS Day your purpose,
We gather in your name,
Let us walk in your light. We put all our hope in you, O God. We trust
in your mercy and find comfort in your grace.
We center ourselves in you,
As we commemorate World AIDS Day we pray
for your light to enter into the world and shine
We wait for your coming again, brighter than any darkness. Let it be a pathway
Let us walk in your light. illuminated by your love.
We give thanks for your promises, Let us walk in your light. Amen.
We struggle with our sins,



D-172
years performed their ministries, attended conven-
Letters of Agreement tion, and taken care of their continuing education at
Submitted by the Venerable Mark D. Sluss their own expense. Continuing formation is es-
Archdeacon, Christ Church Cathedral (St. Louis) sential for all clergy, whether full time or part time,
whether deacons or presbyters, and so it is essential
1. BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd Convention for congregations to assure a fair and reasonable
of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri encour- Continuing Education allowance.
ages congregations to create or review letters As many part-time and non-stipendiary clergy are
of agreement with active, non-stipendiary now performing ministries within the diocese in
clergy (presbyters and deacons) and part-time support of congregations, it is reasonable that their
presbyters; expenses be considered when creating letters of
agreement with a congregation.
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this
convention encourages such letters of agree-
ment to include provisions addressing:
E-172
• Clear guidelines about time commit-
ment, including time off
The Rev. Whiting Griswold
Submitted by St. John’s Church-Tower Grove (St.
• Necessary expenses for engagement Louis) and Metro II Convocation
with the diocese (e.g. diocesan conven-
tion and clergy days), BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd Convention
• Membership expenses (e.g. MOCA, of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri rec-
Association of Episcopal Deacons) ognize and uphold the Reverend Whiting
• Budget for required continuing educa- Griswold as an example of Christian saint-
tion hood, and encourage his recognition within
the wider church, passing along this Resolu-
• Mileage reimbursement; tion and Rationale to the Standing Liturgi-
cal Commission of the Episcopal Church, to
3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that consider adding the Rev. Whiting Griswold
this convention requests the bishop to to the commemorations in Holy Women,
create an ad hoc committee to study the Holy Men.
work conditions and expense allowances for
non-stipendiary deacons and presbyters and
RATIONALE
for presbyters in part-time cures and to de-
velop a diocesan standard and model
The Reverend Whiting Griswold became first rector
letters of agreement for adoption at the
of St. John’s (St. Louis) in 1841. Along with members
2012 convention.
of his parish, the Rev. Griswold established Orphans’
Home in 1843 and worked diligently to build and
RATIONALE strengthen both institutions. He mediated dissension
in the newly formed Diocese of Missouri in 1844,
This resolution encourages letters of agreement for following the demise of Kemper College and he
both active, non-stipendiary clergy, as well as part- represented the Diocese of Missouri at every General
time presbyters, in order to provide clarity in the Convention.
relationship and expectations with the congregation.
Clear guidelines about time commitment could pro- While many others fled the City of St. Louis dur-
vide clarity about issues such as whether attendance ing the cholera epidemic of 1849, the Rev. Griswold
at clergy events counts as a work day or time off. stayed and ministered to victims of the epidemic in
Non-stipendiary and part-time clergy have for many Saint Louis. On July 24, 1849, the Rev. Griswold suc-



cumbed to cholera himself and died at the age of 34. facilitate this Church’s faithful engagement
The Rev. Griswold’s short, yet exemplary, life and in Christ’s mission to proclaim Good News
untimely death inspired numerous memorials, in- to the poor, release to the captives, recov-
cluding a large marble memorial tablet near entrance ery of sight to the blind, freedom to the
to St. John’s, a stained glass memorial near the altar oppressed, and the acceptable year of the
at St. John’s, a memorial bench in Orphan’s Home Lord (Luke 4:18) in a way that maximizes
(since destroyed), and a memorial poem “A Christian the resources available for that mission at
Hero” composed by Episcopal priest in Philadelphia. all levels of this Church.

On July 24, 2011, St. John’s Episcopal Church (St. Resolved, the Special Commission shall
Louis) began an annual recognition of the Rev. endeavor to issue its report and recommen-
Whiting Griswold on the anniversary of his death. dations along with resolutions necessary
to implement them, including proposed
amendments to the Constitution and Can-
ons of this Church, so that they might be
F-172
considered by a special General Convention
Restructuring the Episcopal Church prior to the convening of the 78th General
Submitted by Convention in 2015, in any event, not later
Ms. Lynette Ballard, St. Matthew’s-Warson Woods; than February 1, 2015.
the Very Rev. Ronald Clingenpeel, Trinity-CWE, St. Louis;
Ms. Kathryn Dyer, St. Timothy’s-Creve Coeur; Resolved, The General Convention re-
Mr. Donald W. Fisher, Christ Church Cathedral; quests the Joint Standing Committee on
Ms. Lisa Fox, Grace-Jefferson City; Program, Budget, and Finance to consider
the Rev. Jason Samuel, Transfiguration-Lake St. Louis, a budget allocation of $100,000 for the im-
the Rev. Doris Westfall, St. Matthew’s-Warson Woods; plementation of this resolution.
the Rev. Tamsen Whistler, Trinity-St. Charles
RATIONALE
BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd Convention
The financial model of the Episcopal Church is not
of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri affirms
sustainable at the current rate. Our church-wide ad-
the following resolution and hereby submits it
ministration is heavily out of balance, cumbersome,
for consideration by the 77th General Conven-
and unwieldy.
tion of The Episcopal Church:
Bishop Sauls’ PowerPoint presentation & presenta-
Resolved, the House of ____________
tion notes:
concurring, there shall be a Special Com-
mission on Missional Structure and Strate- http://www.episcopalchurch.org/oc/
gy, the composition of which shall be at the Becoming_A_DFMS_9.23.ppt
discretion of the Presiding Bishop and the
President of the House of Deputies and the http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/bish-
members of which shall be appointed joint- ops/bishop_stacy_sauls_presentatio.html
ly thereby not later than thirty days fol-
lowing the adjournment of this 77th Gen- Episcopal News Service article: Restructuring
eral Convention. The Special Commission discussions continue after House of Bishops meet-
shall be charged with presenting a plan to ing—Chief operating officer calls for ‘testing to see
the Church for reforming its structures, if there’s grassroots support’
governance, administration, and staff to http://www.ecusa.anglican.
org/79425_129916_ENG_HTM.htm



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Episcopal Cafe article 1. 2011 cash salary was $39,510 and housing allow-
http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/bish- ance was $14,240 for a package total of $53,750. The
ops/bishop_stacy_sauls_presentatio.html recommendation for 2012 reflects a 3% increase
in both Cash Salary and Housing. This increase is
based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer
G-172 Price Index - Midwest Urban Consumers first half of
2010 comparison to the first half of 2011.
Minimum Clergy Compensation
Submitted on behalf of the Diocesan Council 2. The Canons of the Episcopal Church mandate
that pension assessments be paid by congregations
1. BE IT RESOLVED that this 172nd Convention (assessment = 18 percent of cash salary plus housing
of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri set the an- and utilities allowance).
nual standard base compensation for full-time
clergy in 2012 as follows: 3. Provides for $50,000 of term life insurance for ac-
tive clergy. (In addition, all active clergy are eligible
CASH SALARY $40,700 to receive an additional term life insurance benefit
HOUSING ALLOWANCE $14,670 from the Church Pension Fund equal to four times
[The actual compensation should be deter- total compensation to a maximum of $100,000).
mined by Resolution of the Vestry/Bishop’s
Committee, in consultation with the clergy.] 4. A list of medical plans can be obtained from the
Office of the Bishop.
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
the Church Pension Fund assessment will be 5. Congregations are encouraged to provide both
paid by the congregation; time and financial resources to assist clergy with
continuing education opportunities.
$50,000 group life will be paid by the 6. Standard allowance for auto expense.
congregation;
7. Congregations are urged to encourage their clergy
4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to take two days of personal time in the manner
medical coverage for clergy and eligible depen- stated above.
dents, will be paid by the congregation;
This resolution establishes a standard base compen-
5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sation for clergy. Congregations are urged and in-
a standard of ten days per calendar year and vited to compensate clergy beyond the standard. It is
$500 will be provided for continuing education; understood that under individual circumstances and
conditions internal adjustments in the compensation
6. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the package may be negotiated.
standard auto allowance will be $2,000 per year;
and

all parishes and missions encourage their full-
time clergy to set aside the equivalent of two
days each week for personal time, 24 hours of
which must be consecutive.

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