The Constitution and Canons Reports to the 185Th Annual Convention October 25/26, 2019 Novi, Michigan

The Constitution and Canons Reports to the 185th Annual Convention October 25/26, 2019 Novi, Michigan

Journal of the 184th Annual Convention October 26/27, 2018 - Novi, Michigan

Journal of the Special Convention to Elect a Bishop Diocesan June 1, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan All reports are available in large print. Please contact Jennifer Elliott for more information. 313-833-4414 [email protected] DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN CONVENTION JOURNAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I. The Constitution and Canons

The Constitution and Canons Table of Contents ...... 1 The Constitution of the Diocese of Michigan ...... 9 The Canons of the Diocese of Michigan ...... 12

Section II. Reports to the 185th Diocesan Convention

Deanery Reports Capital ...... 75 Detroit ...... 76 Downriver ...... 77 Huron Valley ...... 79 McGehee ...... 80 Trinity ...... 83 William Lyster ...... 87

Commission on Ministry Annual Report ...... 89

Communications/The Record ...... 90

Congregational Life ...... 91

Diocesan Council Summary of Actions ...... 95 Report of Emrich Advisory Council ...... 100

Episcopate Archdeacons’ Report ...... 102 Official Acts of the Bishop ...... 103

Finance Episcopal Diocese of MI Proposed 2020 Operating Budget ...... 106 Executive Council 2018 Audit Report ...... 114

Registrar’s Reports Clergy of the Diocese in Canonical Residence Order ...... 138 Parishes and Missions in Union with the Diocese ...... 142

Standing Committee Report...... 144

Total Ministry/Ministry Development ...... 147

Trustees of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Trustees 2018 Financial Statements ...... 149 Growth & Income 2018 Financial Statements ...... 168

Whitaker Institute ...... 182

Youth and Young Adults Ministry (YAYA) ...... 186

Reports of Agencies, Institutions, and Committees

Canterbury House MSU ...... 189 Canterbury House U of M ...... 190 Cathedral Chapter ...... 191 Cathedral Foundation ...... 193 Church at Crossroads ...... 194 Covenant 5 ...... 196 Crossroads ...... 199 Disability Awareness Committee ...... 200 Disaster Relief ...... 201 Economic Justice Commission ...... 203 Episcopal Campus Ministry at Eastern Michigan University ...... 204 Episcopal Relief and Development ...... 205 Historiographer/Archivist Report ...... 207

Section III. Journal of the 184th Annual Convention October 26/27, 2018, Novi, Michigan

Journal of the Proceedings of the 184th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan ...... 211 Bishop’s Annual Address The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Tenth Bishop ...... 239 Record of Lay Delegate and Alternate Registration ...... 247 Record of Clergy Registration ...... 251

Section IV. Journal of the Special Convention to Elect A Bishop Diocesan June 1, 2019 Detroit, Michigan

Journal of the Proceedings of the Special Convention June 1, 2019, Detroit, Michigan ...... 255 Record of Lay Delegate and Alternate Registration ...... 263 Record of Clergy Registration ...... 267

Section I

The Constitution and Canons of The Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of Michigan

Including all amendments made at the 2018 Annual Convention

Published by order of the Convention of the Diocese held in Novi, Michigan, October 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSTITUTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN

Article I. Of the Territorial Limits of the Diocese ...... 9 Article II. Of the Relation of the Diocese to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America ...... 9 Article III. Of the Ecclesiastical Authority ...... 9 Article IV. Of Conventions ...... 9 Article V. Of Amendments to the Constitution ...... 11

CANONS OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN

I. Conventions ...... 12

1.0 Conventions, Generally ...... 12

1.1 Voice and Vote ...... 12 1.1.1 Members of Convention ...... 12 1.1.1.1 Members of the Clergy ...... 12 1.1.1.1.1 Attendance ...... 12 1.1.1.2 Lay Delegates ...... 12 1.1.1.2.1 Method of Election ...... 13 1.1.1.2.2 Timing of Election ...... 13 1.1.1.2.3 Vacancies ...... 13 1.1.1.2.4 Credentials ...... 13 1.1.1.2.5 Dispute ...... 13 1.1.1.2.6 Attendance ...... 13 1.1.2 Notice of Conventions ...... 14 1.1.2.1 Written Notice ...... 14 1.1.2.2 Transmittal of Information ...... 14 1.1.3 Quorum ...... 14 1.1.4 Establishment and Conduct of Business of Convention ...... 14 1.1.4.1 Proposal of Resolutions ...... 14 1.1.4.2 Timely Submittal ...... 14 1.1.4.2.1 Resolutions Funded by Budget ...... 15 1.1.4.2.2 Resolutions Funded by Solicitation ...... 15 1.1.4.3 Reports of Organizations ...... 15 1.1.5 Officers of Convention ...... 16 1.1.5.1 Secretary of Convention ...... 16 1.1.5.2 Parliamentarian ...... 16 1.1.6 Voting at Conventions ...... 16

1.2 Annual Conventions ...... 16 1.2.1 Time and Place, Notice ...... 16 1.2.2 Nomination Process ...... 16 1.2.2.1 Committee on Nominations ...... 16 1.2.2.2 Nominations ...... 17 1.2.2.3 Report ...... 17 1.2.2.4 Additional Nominations ...... 17 1.2.2.5 Notice of Nominations ...... 17 1.2.3 Elections ...... 18 1.2.3.1 Elections Commission ...... 18 1.2.4 Nominations and Appointments by Ecclesiastical Authority 18 1.2.4.1 Secretary ...... 18 1.2.4.2 Convention Committees ...... 18 1.2.4.2.1 Committee on Qualifications ...... 18 1.2.4.2.2 Committee on Dispatch of Business ...... 19 1.2.4.2.3 Committee on Reference ...... 19

1 1.2.4.2.4 Committee on Constitution and Canons ...... 20 1.2.4.2.5 Committee for Convention Planning ...... 20 1.2.4.2.6 Other Committees ...... 20 1.3 Special Conventions ...... 20 1.3.1 For Purposes Other than Election of a Bishop ...... 20 1.3.2 For Election of a Bishop ...... 20 1.3.2.1 Appointment and Term of Nominating Committee ...... 20 1.3.2.1.1 Convocation ...... 20 1.3.2.1.2 Vacancies ...... 20 1.3.2.1.3 Term ...... 21 1.3.2.2 Duties and Role of the Committee ...... 21 1.3.2.2.1 Budget ...... 21 1.3.2.3 Nominations and Publication of Report of Nominations ...... 21 1.3.2.4 Nominations by Petition ...... 21 1.3.2.5 Action on Nominees at Convention ...... 22 1.3.2.6 Election ...... 22

1.4 Effect of Action at Conventions ...... 22 1.4.1 At Annual and Special Conventions Except for Election of a Bishop ...... 22 1.4.1.1 Business Resolutions (Amendments to Canons and Constitution, Appointments, Elections, Budget, Diocesan Business Matters, Action on Matters of Diocesan Governance and Operations) ...... 22 1.4.1.2 Policy Resolutions (Church and State Issues, Our World and Us, Recommendations to the PECUSA) ...... 22 1.4.1.3 Courtesy Resolutions (Pleasantries, Well Wishes, Gratitude) ...... 23 1.4.1.4 Notification of Action on Resolutions...... 23

II. Organization and Administration of the Diocese ...... 23

2.0 Organization and Administration, In General...... 23 2.0.1 Body Corporate ...... 23

2.1 Office of the Bishop ...... 23 2.1.1 Ecclesiastical Authority; as Ordinary and Chief Pastor ...... 23 2.1.1.1 Chief Pastor ...... 23 2.1.1.2 Responsible for Program and Coordination ...... 23 2.1.1.3 Ordinary of Religious or Benevolent Associations ...... 24 2.1.1.4 Reconciler of Disagreements ...... 24 2.1.2 Delegation ...... 24 2.1.3 Staffing ...... 24 2.1.3.1 Executive Assistant ...... 24 2.1.3.2 Executive Secretary ...... 24 2.1.3.3 Archdeacons, Deans ...... 24

2.2 Diocesan Office ...... 24 2.2.1 Diocesan Staff ...... 24 2.2.2 Records of the Diocese ...... 25 2.2.2.1 Registrar ...... 25 2.2.2.2 Historiographer/Archivist ...... 25 2.2.3 Office of Financial Affairs ...... 25

2.3 Governance of the Diocese ...... 25 2.3.1 Diocesan Council ...... 25 2.3.1.1 Duties ...... 26 2.3.1.2 Members of the Diocesan Council ...... 27 2.3.1.2.1 Deaneries, Deans ...... 27

2 2.3.1.2.2 Annual Caucus...... 27 2.3.1.2.3 Elected Members ...... 27 2.3.1.2.4 Inability to Elect ...... 28 2.3.1.2.5 Members-at-Large ...... 28 2.3.1.2.6 Terms, Term Limits ...... 28 2.3.1.2.7 Members Ex Officio ...... 29 2.3.1.2.8 Vacancies ...... 29 2.3.1.3 Operating Policies and Procedures ...... 29 2.3.1.4 Committees ...... 29 2.3.1.5 Meetings ...... 29 2.3.1.5.1 Chair and Presiding Officer ...... 30 2.3.2 Officers ...... 30 2.3.2.1 Warden and Dean ...... 30 2.3.2.2 Secretary ...... 30 2.3.2.3 Treasurer ...... 31 2.3.2.4 Chancellor ...... 31 2.3.3 Standing Committee ...... 31 2.3.3.1 Duties ...... 31 2.3.3.2 Members ...... 31 2.3.3.3 Term ...... 31 2.3.3.4 Offices ...... 32 2.3.3.5 Report ...... 32 2.3.4 Commission on Ministry ...... 32 2.3.4.1 Duties ...... 32 2.3.4.2 Members ...... 32 2.3.4.3 Term of Office ...... 32 2.3.4.4 Vacancies ...... 32 2.3.4.5 Chair; Liaison ...... 33 2.3.4.6 Rules ...... 33 2.3.5 Trustees ...... 33 2.3.5.1 Members ...... 33 2.3.5.2 Purposes ...... 33

2.4 Operation of the Diocese ...... 34 2.4.1 Business Methods ...... 34 2.4.1.1 Fiscal Year ...... 34 2.4.2 Financing of Diocesan Mission, Ministry, and Budgets ...... 34 2.4.2.1 Budget Development ...... 34 2.4.2.2 Proposed Budgets ...... 34 2.4.2.3 Congregational Asking ...... 35 2.4.2.3.1 Definition of “Normal Operating Income” ...... 35 2.4.2.3.2 Fair Share Expectation ...... 35 2.4.2.3.3 Mutual Fair Share Adjustments ...... 35 2.4.2.3.4 Authority to Address Financial Support Issues ...... 35 2.4.2.4 Budget; Summary of Commitments of Support ...... 35 2.4.2.5 Action of Convention ...... 36 2.4.2.6 Adjustments ...... 36 2.4.3 Special Ministry Initiatives ...... 36 2.4.3.1 Formation; Purpose ...... 36 2.4.3.2 Application; Term of Charter ...... 36 2.4.3.3 Reporting...... 36 2.4.3.4 Finance ...... 37 2.4.4 Deputies to the General Convention...... 37 2.4.4.1 Election; Vacancies ...... 37 2.4.4.2 Duties ...... 37 2.4.5 Delegates to Provincial Synod ...... 37

3 2.5 Cathedral ...... 38 2.5.1 Designation ...... 38 2.5.2 Cathedral Parish ...... 38 2.5.3 Cathedral Chapter ...... 38 2.5.4 Dean ...... 38 2.5.5 Temporal Affairs ...... 39

III. Congregations ...... 39

3.0 Congregations, Generally ...... 39

3.1 Congregations Defined ...... 39 3.1.1 Types of Congregations ...... 39 3.1.1.1 Parish ...... 39 3.1.1.2 Diocesan Mission ...... 39 3.1.1.3 Academic Chaplaincy ...... 39 3.1.1.3.1 Academic Chaplaincy Congregation ...... 40 3.1.1.3.2 Academic Chaplaincy Lay Delegates to Convention ...... 40 3.1.1.3.3 Academic Chaplaincy Governance ...... 40 3.1.1.4 Parochial Mission ...... 40 3.1.1.5 Worshiping Community ...... 41 3.1.1.6 Diocesan Chapels and Oratories ...... 41 3.1.1.7 Interdenominational Congregation ...... 41 3.1.1.8 Status ...... 42 3.1.2 Admission, Recognition ...... 42 3.1.2.1 Consultation ...... 42 3.1.2.2 Petition ...... 42 3.1.2.3 Documentation ...... 43 3.1.2.3.1 Worship ...... 43 3.1.2.3.2 Ministry ...... 43 3.1.2.3.3 Finance ...... 43 3.1.2.3.4 Indebtedness, Property ...... 43 3.1.2.3.5 Parochial Mission Property Trust ...... 43 3.1.2.3.6 Notice to Congregations ...... 44 3.1.2.3.7 Bylaws ...... 44 3.1.2.3.8 Readiness for Incorporation ...... 44 3.1.2.4 Approval, Disapproval ...... 44 3.1.2.4.1 Convention, Ratification ...... 44 3.1.2.5 Implementation of Parish Organization ...... 45 3.1.2.5.1 Notification to Diocese ...... 45 3.1.3 Change of Status for a Parochial Mission ...... 45 3.1.4 Special Situations ...... 46 3.1.4.1 Merged Congregations ...... 46 3.1.4.2 Other Partnerships ...... 46 3.1.4.3 Total Ministry Congregation ...... 46 3.1.4.4 Voluntary Reversion to Mission Status ...... 46 3.1.4.5 Congregations Seeking Help ...... 47

3.2 Expectations for a Congregation ...... 48 3.2.1 Mission and Ministry ...... 48 3.2.2 Administration ...... 48 3.2.3 Consultation ...... 48 3.2.4 Redevelopment of a Congregation ...... 49 3.2.5 Stewardship ...... 49

3.3 Members of Congregations ...... 49 3.3.1 Categories of Membership ...... 49 3.3.1.1 Member ...... 49 3.3.1.2 Communicant ...... 49

4 3.3.1.3 Communicant in Good Standing ...... 49 3.3.1.4 Adult Status ...... 50 3.3.2 Inactive Status ...... 50 3.3.3 Clergy ...... 50

3.4 Property of Congregations ...... 50 3.4.1 Title to Real Property ...... 50 3.4.2 Acquisition ...... 50 3.4.2.1 Location ...... 50 3.4.2.1.1 Notice ...... 50 3.4.3 Construction, Alteration and Improvement of Congregational Facilities ...... 51 3.4.3.1 Demolition ...... 51 3.4.4 Encumbrance ...... 51 3.4.4.1 Refinancing of Encumbrances ...... 51 3.4.4.2 Statements of Account ...... 51 3.4.5 Alienation and Transfer ...... 51 3.4.6 Insurance ...... 52 3.4.7 Management, Maintenance and Administration ...... 52 3.4.8 Use ...... 52

IV. Governance of Congregations ...... 52

4.0 Congregational Governance, Generally ...... 52

4.1 Meetings of Congregations ...... 52 4.1.1 Organizational Meeting ...... 52 4.1.1.1 Purpose of Organizational Meeting ...... 53 4.1.1.2 Voting ...... 53 4.1.1.3 Presider and Officers ...... 53 4.1.1.4 Records and Minutes ...... 53 4.1.2 Annual and Special Meetings ...... 53 4.1.2.1 Notices ...... 53 4.1.2.2 Presider ...... 54 4.1.2.3 Membership Roll and Quorum ...... 54 4.1.2.4 Voting ...... 54 4.1.2.5 Records and Minutes ...... 54 4.1.2.6 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws ...... 54

4.2 Governing Body of Congregations ...... 55 4.2.1 Governing Bodies, Generally ...... 55 4.2.1.1 Qualifications for Election ...... 55 4.2.1.2 Number and Classes; Terms ...... 55 4.2.1.2.1 Terms, Bylaw Provisions ...... 55 4.2.1.3 Election of Governing Body ...... 55 4.2.1.4 Vacancies ...... 55 4.2.1.5 Limitation on Term of Office ...... 55 4.2.2 Organization of Governing Body; Officers ...... 56 4.2.2.1 Wardens, Number and Election ...... 56 4.2.2.1.1 Duties of Wardens ...... 56 4.2.2.2 Other Officers, Selection or Appointment; Duties ...... 57 4.2.2.2.1 Secretary ...... 57 4.2.2.2.2 Treasurer ...... 57 4.2.2.2.3 Other Officers ...... 57

4.3 Meetings of Governing Body ...... 57 4.3.1 Regular Meetings ...... 58 4.3.2 Special Meetings ...... 58 4.3.3 Presider ...... 58

5 4.3.4 Quorum ...... 58 4.3.5 Absences and Removal ...... 58 4.3.6 Records and Minutes ...... 58

4.4 Duties of Governing Body ...... 58 4.4.1 Duties Generally ...... 59 4.4.1.1 Temporal Matters ...... 59 4.4.1.1.1 Legal Representatives of Parishes ...... 59 4.4.1.1.2 Business Methods ...... 59 4.4.1.2 Worship and Spiritual Matters ...... 59 4.4.1.3 Relations with Clergy ...... 59 4.4.1.3.1 Filling Vacancy… ...... 59 4.4.1.3.2 Clergy Transition, Other Congregations ...... 60 4.4.1.4 Delegates to Convention ...... 60 4.4.2 Records ...... 60 4.4.2.1 Parish Register ...... 60 4.4.2.2 Annual Parochial Report ...... 60 4.4.2.3 Annual Corporate Report ...... 60 4.4.2.4 Minutes and Other Records ...... 60 4.4.2.5 Corporate Records ...... 60 4.4.2.6 Insurance Policies and Records ...... 60 4.4.3 Finance ...... 61 4.4.3.1 Accounts ...... 61 4.4.3.2 Audit of Accounts ...... 61 4.4.3.3 Clergy Discretionary and Other Funds ...... 61 4.4.3.4 Accurate Payrolls ...... 61 4.4.3.5 Indebtedness ...... 61 4.4.3.5.1 Refinancing ...... 61 4.4.3.5.2 Capital Repairs and Maintenance ...... 61 4.4.3.5.3 Current Expenses ...... 62 4.4.3.5.4 Unincorporated Congregations ...... 62 4.4.4 Relations with Layperson Employees, Generally ...... 62 4.4.4.1 Background Investigation ...... 62 4.4.4.2 Paid Staff and the Governing Body ...... 62 4.4.4.3 Outside Assistance ...... 63 4.4.5 Volunteers ...... 63 4.4.5.1 Volunteer Youth Workers ...... 63 4.4.5.2 Background Investigation ...... 63 4.4.6 Policies Concerning Abuse and Harassment ...... 63

V. Ministry ...... 63

5.0 Ministry, Generally ...... 63

5.1 Members of the Clergy ...... 64 5.1.1 Members of the Clergy in Charge ...... 64 5.1.2 Other Members of the Clergy ...... 64 5.1.2.1 Assistant Clergy ...... 64 5.1.2.2 Deacons ...... 64 5.1.2.3 Supply Clergy ...... 64 5.1.2.4 Associated Clergy ...... 64 5.1.2.5 Ministry Team ...... 64

5.2 Relations with Clergy, Generally ...... 64 5.2.1 Letters of Agreement ...... 64 5.2.2 Compensation and Benefits ...... 65 5.2.2.1 Inability to Follow Policy ...... 65 5.2.2.2 Annual Housing Resolution ...... 65 5.2.3 Conflict ...... 65

6 5.2.3.1 Dissolution ...... 65

5.3 Change in Clergy Leadership ...... 65 5.3.1 Notifications ...... 65 5.3.2 Termination Arrangements ...... 65 5.3.3 Interim Period ...... 66 5.3.3.1 Arrangements for Clergy Services ...... 66 5.3.3.2 After Resignation ...... 66 5.3.3.3 Interim Clergy ...... 66 5.3.3.4 Search ...... 66 5.3.3.5 New Member of the Clergy in Charge ...... 67 5.3.3.5.1 Parishes ...... 67 5.3.3.5.2 Priest-in-Charge ...... 67 5.3.3.5.3 Other Congregations ...... 67 5.3.3.5.4 Call ...... 67

5.4 Ministry of Laypersons ...... 67 5.4.1 Responsibilities of the Bishop ...... 67 5.4.2 Responsibilities of the Commission on Ministry ...... 67 5.4.3 Responsibilities of the Clergy ...... 68 5.4.4 Responsibilities of Governing Bodies ...... 68

VI. Ecclesiastical Discipline ...... 68

6.0 Title IV of General Canons ...... 68

6.1 Diocesan Cooperation ...... 68

6.2 Disciplinary Board ...... 68 6.2.1 Selection of Members of Disciplinary Board ...... 69 6.2.2 Terms ...... 69 6.2.3 Successive Terms ...... 69 6.2.4 Clergy Members ...... 69 6.2.5 Lay Members ...... 69 6.2.6 Vacancies ...... 69 6.2.7 President ...... 69 6.2.8 Clerk ...... 69 6.2.9 Preserving Impartiality ...... 70

6.3 Intake Officer ...... 70

6.4 Investigator ...... 70

6.5 Church Attorney(s) ...... 70

6.6 Advisors ...... 70

6.7 Costs and Expenses ...... 70

6.8 Records ...... 70 6.8.1 Record of Proceedings ...... 70 6.8.2 Permanent Records ...... 71

VII. Amendments ...... 71

7.0 Amendments, Generally ...... 71

7.1 Proposed Amendments ...... 71

7 7.2 Report of Proposed Amendments ...... 71

7.3 Adoption of Amendments ...... 71

7.4 Effective Date ...... 71

7.5 Captions, Paragraph Headings ...... 71

8 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN AS AMENDED THROUGH THE 176TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION

ARTICLE I Name and Boundaries

The Church in that portion of the State of Michigan lying within the counties of Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland (except for Holly Township), and Macomb, and that portion of Clinton County south of Price Road, is and shall be known as the Diocese of Michigan of The Episcopal Church (which is referred to as “this Diocese”).

ARTICLE II Relation to The Episcopal Church

The Church in this Diocese accedes to the Constitution and Canons for the Government of The Episcopal Church, and recognizes the authority of its General Convention.

ARTICLE III Ecclesiastical Authority

The Ecclesiastical Authority of this Diocese is the Bishop. The Bishop may temporarily place the Bishop Coadjutor in charge of this Diocese as the Ecclesiastical Authority in case of the Bishopʹs temporary absence or disability. If there is no Bishop Coadjutor, or in case of the Bishop Coadjutorʹs absence or disability, the Bishop may temporarily place a Bishop Suffragan in this Diocese in charge of this Diocese. If there is no Bishop qualified and able to act, or in case of a vacancy in the Episcopate, the Ecclesiastical Authority of this Diocese shall be the Standing Committee. Whenever this Constitution or the Canons of this Diocese provide for action by the Bishop, such action, except where otherwise specifically provided, shall be taken by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

ARTICLE IV Conventions

Annual Convention. There shall be a Convention of this Diocese in each year (the “Annual Convention”), held at such time and place within this Diocese as shall have been determined by the preceding Annual Convention. If the preceding Annual Convention has not made such a determination, or if the Ecclesiastical Authority, acting with the advice and consent of the Diocesan Council, determines that there is sufficient cause to change the time or place determined by the preceding Annual Convention, the Annual Convention shall be held at the time and place determined by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

Special Convention. (a) The Ecclesiastical Authority may call a special Convention at such place within this Diocese and time, and for such purpose, as is provided in written notice given as provided by Canon not less than 30 days prior to such Convention. The business of a special Convention shall be limited to those matters set forth in the notice of that Convention.

9 (b) A special Convention shall be called by the Ecclesiastical Authority if the call for a special Convention is made by written petition to the Ecclesiastical Authority, with a copy to the Standing Committee, to convene a special Convention signed by (i) not less than fifteen (15) members of the clergy canonically and actually resident in this Diocese of not less than ten (10) different parishes or missions, and (ii) vestries or Bishopʹs committees of not less than ten (10) different parishes or missions, respectively, unless the Standing Committee determines by majority vote that the subject of the petition is not canonically permitted to come before Convention. In the case of a call for special Convention by petition, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall convene a special Convention of the Diocese not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days after presentation of such petition, and the business at such special Convention shall be limited to the matters set forth in the petition.

Members of Convention. (a) The members (“Members”) of Convention with voice and vote shall be (i) the Bishop, (ii) all other bishops, and other members of the clergy canonically and actually resident within the Diocese and members of the clergy canonically serving a cure within this Diocese, and (iii) three lay delegates from each congregation, whether parish or mission, in union with Convention. The Canons shall provide for method of admitting parishes and missions into union with Convention of this Diocese and for election of lay delegates. The lay delegates serving as Members at the most recently adjourned Annual Convention shall serve as delegates to any special Convention convened prior to an Annual Convention unless replaced by action of the vestry or Bishop’s committee of a parish or mission, respectively, which the lay delegates serve. (b) Other persons present as officers of the Convention and as heads of committees, boards and commissions required to report to the Convention, and all lay presiding officers of intra‐Diocesan organizations established by Canon, shall be Members of the Convention with voice but without vote.

Officers of Convention. (a) The Bishop shall be President of Convention. In the Bishopʹs absence, or by the Bishop’s designation, the Bishop Coadjutor, a Suffragan Bishop of this Diocese, or President of the Standing Committee, in that order, shall serve as President of Convention. (b) A Secretary shall be elected at each Annual Convention, and shall remain in office until the next Annual Convention and until a successor is elected. Duties of the Secretary shall be as prescribed by Convention and by Canon. (c) Other officers may be appointed or elected as prescribed by Canon.

Voting. (a) All Members shall deliberate and vote as a single body except where provision is made for voting by orders. On all matters except those provided for by this Constitution, by Canon or by the rules of Convention duly adopted requiring a greater vote, a majority vote of those present and voting shall be required to adopt the question being voted upon. The Canons may provide for the denial of voice and vote by Members for causes specified.

(b) The Members shall vote by orders, clergy and lay, when five (5) Members with voice and vote either (i) to approve a motion to vote by orders made at the time of call for a vote on the question or (ii) have petitioned the President of the Convention in writing for a vote by orders in advance of the introduction of the motion upon which a vote by orders is petitioned. When a vote by orders is taken,

10 unless otherwise required by this Constitution, by Canon or by rule of Convention duly adopted requiring a greater vote, a majority of each order shall be required to adopt the question being voted upon. (c) In the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, or Bishop Suffragan, the two orders shall always vote separately.

ARTICLE V

Amendments to the Constitution

This Constitution may be amended in the manner provided for in this Article.

An amendment may be proposed by the Committee on Constitution and Canons (for purpose of this Article, the “Committee”) or by written petition of not less than ten (10) communicants in this Diocese. A proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Committee not less than 120 days before the Convention at which it is to be considered. The Committee shall make a written report concerning a proposed amendment and file the report with the Secretary of Convention not less than 60 days before the date of the Convention. The Secretary shall cause the report of the Committee and proposed amendment to be mailed to the clergy and lay delegates to the Convention not less than 30 days prior to the date of said Convention. The Committee shall report the proposed amendment to the Convention with or without recommendation.

When a proposed amendment is first before a Convention for consideration, amendments thereto may be made by a majority vote before final action thereon. If the proposed amendment, including amendments thereto, if any, made during the debate, is approved and adopted by a two‐thirds vote of the Members present (“initial approval”), it shall lie over to the Annual Convention that occurs next after the initial approval (the “next Annual Convention”) for final approval and adoption.

When a proposed amendment is before the next Annual Convention for final approval, its reading shall be the first order of business after the declaration by the President that the Convention is organized and ready to do business. At the next Annual Convention, the proposed amendment may be further amended by a two‐thirds vote of the Members present, and if so amended, the proposed amendment as so amended shall lie over to the next succeeding Annual Convention (the “succeeding Annual Convention”) for final approval and adoption. At any succeeding Annual Convention, further amendments may be made in the manner above provided, and the proposed amendment shall lie over until each succeeding Annual Convention until adopted or defeated.

Amendment to this Constitution must be approved by a vote of two‐thirds of the Members present at the Convention when the proposed amendment is properly before the Convention. When the proposed amendment is approved and adopted without further amendment at an Annual Convention at which it is properly before the Convention, it shall become final and effective as of the close of business of the Annual Convention.

11 THE CANONS OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN

As adopted at the 170th Convention and as amended through the 184th Convention the Diocese of Michigan – October 2018

The Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Michigan incorporate the Canons of The Episcopal Church (“TEC”) as adopted and amended from time to time (sometimes referred to as the “Canons of the General Convention”). The authority of the Diocese is vested in and exercised by its Bishop, its Bishop Coadjutor, if there is one, its Convention, and its Standing Committee, acting under and in subordination to The Episcopal Church, its General Convention, Constitution, Canons and Regulations. To the extent there is any conflict between the text of the Canons of this Diocese and the Canons of the General Convention, the latter shall govern. References in the Canons of this Diocese to “the Canons of this Diocese” shall mean the Canons of this Diocese incorporating the Canons of the General Convention.

I. CONVENTIONS

1.0 Conventions, Generally. Conventions are the formal gathering of the Church in this Diocese. The corporation known as “The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan,” incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, is recognized as under the authority and jurisdiction of the Convention of this Diocese, which is the originating body for legislative, electoral, and fiscal matters concerning diocesan operations.

1.1 Voice and Vote. All recognized congregations are constituent parts of this Diocese and are traditionally described as being “in union with Convention.” The right to voice and vote at Conventions is reserved to recognized congregations admitted to voting status by Convention in accordance with these Canons. A list of all recognized congregations, indicating type and contact information, shall be published at the time of each Convention, and entered in the Journal of the Convention.

1.1.1 Members of Convention. The Members of Convention of this Diocese are defined in Article IV of the Constitution.

1.1.1.1 Members of the Clergy. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall cause to be prepared prior to each Convention a list of all members of the clergy qualified under the Constitution to serve as Members of Convention with voice and vote, and identifying each by the congregation being served, if any. The list shall be published at the time of each Convention, and entered in the Journal of the Convention.

1.1.1.1.1 Attendance. All members of the clergy qualified to be Members of Convention with voice and vote shall attend all business sessions of a Convention unless excused by the President.

1.1.1.2 Lay Delegates. Each congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation shall elect laypersons to serve as Members of Convention (“lay delegates”), three of whom shall be designated “delegates” and additional persons as “alternate delegates.” Persons elected to serve as Members of Convention shall have the same qualifications as required for voting at the annual meeting of the congregation. Laypersons elected to serve as Members of Convention shall serve as delegates, with voice and vote, to all Conventions and to the annual caucus of the Deanery of which their congregation is a constituent

12 held following their election until their successors are elected. In addition, lay delegates may be appointed to serve on Convention Committees or on other bodies of the Diocese, as their particular gifts, skills and interests may make desirable.

1.1.1.2.1. Method of Election. Laypersons to serve as Members of Convention shall be elected by a Voting Congregation’s Governing Body or by the members of the congregation at a meeting called in accordance with these Canons.

1.1.1.2.2 Timing of Election. For the Annual Convention, laypersons to serve as Members of Convention shall be elected not less than 120 days prior to the scheduled convening of Annual Convention. The secretary of each congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation shall notify the Secretary of Convention in writing of the names of persons elected and their status as delegates or alternate delegates not less than 115 days prior to the scheduled date for convening of the Annual Convention. For Special Conventions, the secretary of the congregation shall notify the Secretary of Convention in writing of the names of persons elected and their status as delegates or alternate delegates within 30 days after the call of the Special Convention.

1.1.1.2.3 Vacancies. If any layperson elected as a delegate is unable or unwilling to serve, the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation, in consultation with the wardens, or the wardens if there is no member of the clergy in charge of the congregation, shall fill the vacancy with a layperson meeting the qualifications for election, and notify the Secretary of Convention in writing of the name of the person so appointed and the name of the person whose vacancy is filled.

1.1.1.2.4 Credentials. The Committee on Qualifications shall present to Convention a roll of all laypersons elected to serve as Members of Convention with voice and vote as prepared by the Secretary of Convention. This roll shall be presented to the Convention for approval as the Convention’s second order of business, and, when approved, shall be entered in the Journal of the Convention.

1.1.1.2.5 Dispute. If the right of any layperson to serve as a Member of Convention with voice and vote is disputed, the dispute shall be presented to the Committee on Qualifications for determination, and its recommendation concerning the right of such person to voice and vote at Convention shall be binding unless disapproved by a vote of a majority of all Members of Convention whose voice and vote are not in dispute.

1.1.1.2.6 Attendance. Lay delegates shall attend all Conventions and the annual caucus of the Deanery of which their recognized congregation is a constituent held following their election until their successors are elected. In the absence of a delegate, an elected alternate delegate, as designated by the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation, or, if there is no member of the clergy in charge, as designated by the remaining delegates, shall serve.

13 1.1.2 Notice of Conventions.

1.1.2.1 Written Notice. The Secretary of Convention shall cause to be given written notice of the call of a Convention, within the times and in the manner required by the Constitution and by these Canons, to each member of the clergy who would be entitled to voice and vote at a Convention as provided in the Constitution and these Canons and to the secretary of each congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation.

1.1.2.2 Transmittal of Information. Not less than thirty (30) days before an Annual Convention or less than fifteen (15) days before a Special Convention, the Secretary shall cause to be provided to each Member of Convention a copy of resolutions and of other matters to be acted upon at the Convention that have been submitted to the Secretary.

1.1.3 Quorum. Unless a different quorum requirement is specifically provided in these Canons, the presence of thirty (30) members of the clergy and forty‐five (45) laypersons, all of whom are Members of Convention shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The existence of a quorum shall be required for all business of a Convention other than a motion to adjourn.

1.1.4 Establishment and Conduct of Business of Convention. All business to come before a Convention, other than administrative matters and for the election of a Bishop, shall be in the form of a resolution with accompanying report. The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) shall govern the Convention in all cases to which they are applicable to the extent they are not inconsistent with these Canons and any special rules of order the Convention may adopt.

1.1.4.1 Proposal of Resolutions. Resolutions may be proposed by any Member of Convention; any Congregation (when approved by the congregation’s governing body); chartered Special Ministry Initiative; Convention Committee; the Diocesan Council; any commission, committee or task force established by Diocesan Council, the Ecclesiastical Authority, or the Convention; the General Convention Deputation (when acting by majority of the deputation); the Standing Committee; Commission on Ministry or the Trustees; and shall be moved by a member of the sponsoring organization who is a Member of Convention. If no member of the sponsoring organization is a Member of Convention, the assembly may grant privilege of the floor to a member of the sponsoring organization, or, at the request of the sponsoring organization, the Secretary of Convention shall move the resolution. The sponsor of any proposed resolution, other than resolutions of Governing Bodies of the Diocese (as defined below), shall submit in writing the proposed resolution and accompanying report to the Secretary for referral to the Committee on Reference for review and recommendation, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date scheduled for convening of an Annual Convention and not less than forty‐five (45) days prior to the date scheduled for convening of a Special Convention.

1.1.4.2 Timely Submittal. A resolution that has not been submitted in a timely manner to the Secretary shall not be considered at a Convention unless the Members of Convention vote by a two‐thirds majority of all Members of Convention to consider such matter. Governing Bodies of the Diocese (being the Standing Committee, the Trustees and the Diocesan Council) may present

14 resolutions with reports on matters germane to their canonical responsibility not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date scheduled for convening of an Annual Convention and not less than five (5) days prior to the date of a Special Convention as to matters germane to such Convention.

1.1.4.2.1 Resolutions Funded by Budget. To be considered for funding in the budget to be submitted to Annual Convention, a resolution requiring substantial operating funds first shall be submitted to Diocesan Council not less than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to Annual Convention for study and determination of the funding impact on other programs. Resolutions presented to Convention must include a reasonable estimate of costs to the Diocese, over what time period, and the manner in which such costs are to be financed. The Diocesan Council shall include discussion of a resolution requiring funding in the open hearings on the budget. Following those hearings and immediately following the development of the draft budget by Diocesan Council one hundred twenty (120) days prior to Annual Convention, Diocesan Council shall forward to the Committee on Reference the results of its determination and its recommendations concerning funding. The recommendations of the Council shall be provided to the Members of Convention not less than thirty (30) days prior to Annual Convention. A resolution requiring substantial funding that is submitted less than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to Annual Convention may be considered by Diocesan Council and recommendations made to the Members of Convention if Diocesan Council so decides, or may be referred for consideration in the next budget cycle.

1.1.4.2.2 Resolutions Funded by Solicitation. A resolution authorizing solicitation of financial support by a committee or other recognized body of this Diocese from the governing bodies of recognized congregations or individual members of the congregations first shall be submitted to Diocesan Council not less than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to Annual Convention. The Diocesan Council shall include discussion of a resolution requiring funding in the open hearings on the budget. Following those hearings and immediately following the development of the draft budget by Diocesan Council one hundred twenty (120) days prior to Annual Convention, Diocesan Council shall forward to the Committee on Reference the results of its determination and its recommendations concerning funding. The recommendation of the Council regarding such resolution shall be provided to the Members of Convention not less than thirty (30) days prior to Convention. The provisions of this Canon shall not apply to Episcopal Community Services of Michigan (ECS) which shall have continuing authorization to solicit financial support from the congregations and members of this Diocese for the benefit of those agencies identified by ECS and approved by Diocesan Council. A resolution requiring substantial funding that is submitted less than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to Annual Convention may be considered by Diocesan Council and recommendations made to the Members of Convention if Diocesan Council so decides, or may be referred for consideration in the next budget cycle.

1.1.4.3 Reports of Organizations. Any organization or federation of Church members recognized by Convention within the Diocese shall have the right to make written reports and recommendations to the Convention on any aspect of the organization’s work.

15 1.1.5 Officers of Convention. In addition to the President and Secretary of Convention as provided for in Article IV of the Constitution, there may be such other officers as Convention may deem appropriate.

1.1.5.1 Secretary of Convention. The duties of the Secretary of Convention shall be as prescribed by these Canons, and shall include the giving of notices of Convention in a timely manner, recording of the minutes of Convention and publishing of a Journal of Convention; reporting and attesting to the acts of Convention, receiving the credentials of lay delegates and preparing a roll of lay delegates, providing to General Convention and to each congregation annually a copy of the Journal of every meeting of Convention, giving notice to General Convention of the election of Deputies to General Convention, providing notices received from the Secretary of the House of Deputies of the General Convention for submittal to Diocesan Conventions; and preserving the records of Convention and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese; and such other duties as are provided for in these Canons or by action of Convention. Expenses incurred by the Secretary in performing official duties shall be paid as a diocesan expense.

1.1.5.2 Parliamentarian. A person to serve as Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the President of Convention, with approval by a vote of a majority of the Members of Convention present and voting, to consult with and advise the President, and, upon request, other members of Convention, regarding parliamentary procedure.

1.1.6 Voting at Conventions. Voting at Conventions is provided for in the Constitution and in addition by these Canons. Members of Convention must be physically present to vote.

1.2 Annual Conventions. The purpose of Annual Convention is to provide annually a forum for consideration of all matters of business that under the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese are to be brought to a Convention of the Diocese, including, but not limited to, the adoption of the annual diocesan budget, the election of persons to serve as officers of the Diocese provided for in these Canons, the adoption and amendment of Canons and the Constitution and consideration of resolutions.

1.2.1 Time and Place, Notice. The time and place of the Annual Convention shall be established as provided in Article IV of the Constitution. Written notice thereof shall be given to all members of the clergy canonically resident in this Diocese and to the secretary of all recognized congregations in this Diocese by the Secretary of Convention at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the opening of Annual Convention.

1.2.2 Nomination Process.

1.2.2.1 Committee on Nominations. At least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to each Annual Convention, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall, with the concurrence of the Diocesan Council, appoint a Committee on Nominations consisting of both laypersons and members of the clergy. No person may serve on more than three (3) consecutive Committees on Nominations and Elections. Membership of this Committee shall be broadly representative of this Diocese.

16 At least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the Annual Convention, this Committee shall request, in writing, each recognized congregation admitted to voting status to suggest to this Committee persons willing to be nominees for the offices listed in Canon 1.2.2.2. Descriptions of responsibilities of and qualifications to serve in each office shall be provided with the written request. All nominees shall be adult communicants in good standing of a recognized congregation of this Diocese.

1.2.2.2 Nominations. The Committee on Nominations shall nominate no fewer than one greater than, and no more than twice the number of persons to be elected to the following offices:

Members of the Standing Committee Members of the Disciplinary Board Deputies to the General Convention Delegates to the Provincial Synod Members of the Cathedral Chapter to be elected by Convention Members of the Commission on Ministry

and from a list provided by the Ecclesiastical Authority of no fewer than one greater than, and no more than twice the number to be elected: Trustees of the Diocese

If requested by the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Committee on Nominations shall serve as a committee of advice for nominations to those diocesan offices nominated by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

1.2.2.3 Report. Not less than ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Convention, the Committee on Nominations shall provide to each of the Members of the Annual Convention whose names have been provided to the Secretary of Convention a written report of the Committeeʹs nominations, together with information and forms regarding nominations by petition.

1.2.2.4 Additional Nominations. Additional nominations to the offices listed in Canon 1.2.2.2 above may be made only by written petition signed by no fewer than fifteen (15) members of the clergy entitled to vote at Convention and laypersons who are adult communicants of recognized congregations within this Diocese. A nominating petition must be provided to the Secretary of Convention not less than forty‐five (45) days prior to the Convention. The Secretary shall determine the validity of a nominating petition; and shall refer all valid petitions to the Committee on Nominations for inclusion in the report to be provided under these Canons.

1.2.2.5 Notice of Nominations. Not less than twenty‐one (21) but not more than thirty (30) days prior to Annual Convention, the Committee on Nominations shall prepare and distribute to the Members of Convention a written report containing the following information concerning each nominee: (a) The name of the nominee; (b) If provided by the nominee, a brief biographical description of the nominee, not to exceed 100 words in length; (c) If provided by the nominee, a brief summary of the nominee’s anti‐racism education and training. No nominee’s name shall be placed on the ballot unless the nominee shall have indicated his or her consent to the nomination.

17 1.2.3 Elections. Elections to the offices indicated in Canon 1.2.2.2 shall be by written ballot, unless consent to dispense with this requirement is given by unanimous vote of the Members of Convention present and voting. Election to all offices shall be by majority vote of the Members of Convention present and voting, unless otherwise specified by these Canons. If any positions remain to be filled following the first ballot, the number of nominees shall be reduced to twice the number remaining to be elected and a second ballot (and successive ballots, as necessary) shall be taken, the procedure for which shall be determined by the Secretary. The Secretary of Convention shall notify in writing all persons nominated for election to office of the results of the election not more than ten (10) days following adjournment of Convention.

1.2.3.1 Elections Commission. At least 45 days prior to the Diocesan Convention, the Bishop shall appoint an Elections Commission. The Elections Commission shall be responsible for the process for election and the tabulation and reporting of the results of elections. The Elections Commission shall consist of one member of the clergy and three laypersons. The parliamentarian will serve as an ex‐officio, non‐voting member of the Elections Commission. After the ballots have been counted and persons elected to all offices, the Elections Commission shall prepare a written certificate to be signed by a majority of the Committee, indicating the number of ballots cast, the number disqualified, and the results of the election. The names of the persons elected to each office/committee shall be announced to the Convention, and entered in the minutes of the Convention.

1.2.4 Nominations and Appointments by Ecclesiastical Authority.

1.2.4.1 Secretary. At each Annual Convention, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall nominate the Secretary of Convention, and may nominate one or more Assistant Secretaries, each of whom shall be adult communicants in good standing of a congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation, and each of whom shall take office ninety (90) days after adjournment of the Annual Convention at which nominated, upon approval by a vote of a majority of the Members voting at Annual Convention. The Secretary and each Assistant Secretary may, but need not be, a Member of Convention. If the office of secretary becomes vacant between Annual Conventions, the Ecclesiastical Authority may appoint an Assistant Secretary to act as Secretary until the next Annual Convention.

1.2.4.2 Convention Committees. Within ninety (90) days after the close of each Annual Convention, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint, from among members of the clergy and laypersons eligible to serve as Members of Convention, members of the Committees identified in this Canon who shall serve for the next Annual Convention and for Special Conventions occurring before the next Annual Convention, or until their successors shall be appointed. Persons appointed to the Committee on Constitution and Canons shall serve for not more than five (5) consecutive terms of one (1) year. Persons appointed to other committees of Convention shall serve for not more than three (3) consecutive terms of one (1) year. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall fill vacancies in membership of the Convention Committees.

1.2.4.2.1 Committee on Qualifications, consisting of two (2) members of the clergy and three (3) laypersons. This Committee shall review certificates of

18 the lay delegates who are to serve as Members of Convention and make recommendation for their acceptance. Irregular or defective certificates, and certificates and documents referring to contested seats shall be reported by this Committee to the Convention.

1.2.4.2.2 Committee on Dispatch of Business, consisting of one (1) member of the clergy and two (2) laypersons. Not less than four (4) weeks prior to a Convention, this Committee shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an Order of Business, together with any proposed special rules for the conduct of the business of Convention. As occasion requires, this Committee shall suggest changes to the Order during the Convention. At least two (2) weeks prior to the Convention, the Secretary shall send a copy of the Order of Business and proposed special rules for the conduct of business to every Member of Convention.

1.2.4.2.3 Committee on Reference, consisting of six (6) persons, three (3) members of the clergy and three (3) laypersons; and the Secretary of Convention and the Chancellor of the Diocese as members ex officio. No more than four (4) of the persons appointed to serve shall have served on the last Committee on Reference, and no person may serve on more than three consecutive Committees on Reference. This Committee shall review resolutions proposed for action at the Convention and shall provide an opportunity for discussion of them before each meeting of Convention, at which time any member of a congregation within this Diocese, any member of the clergy eligible to vote at a Convention, and other persons invited by this Committee, may speak. This Committee shall take any one or more of the following actions with regard to each proposed resolution at any time prior to or during the meeting of said Convention: (a) Refer any resolution with funding implications to Diocesan Council, and give notice of that referral to the proposer of the resolution. (b) Present the resolution to said Convention for consideration, with or without a recommendation. (c) In consultation with the presenter of a resolution, reword and revise the resolution as to form, style and content. (d) Combine any two or more resolutions dealing with the same subject matter into a single resolution. The presenters of any resolutions so combined shall be given the opportunity to participate in the combining process. (e) Determine the legality of a resolution under applicable law, including the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, and advise the presenter of its findings. A resolution that is contrary to any applicable law shall not be considered by the Members of Convention for adoption unless the purpose of the resolution is to seek change in the law. A motion to overrule the recommendation of this Committee and to bring the original resolution to the floor of Convention for consideration shall be in order, shall not be debatable, and shall require a majority vote of the Members of Convention present and voting.

19 This Committee shall transmit resolutions to the Members of Convention for disposition, with a report on each resolution.

1.2.4.2.4 Committee on Constitution and Canons, consisting of three (3) members of the clergy and three (3) laypersons. The Chancellor of the Diocese and the Secretary of Convention shall each serve ex‐officio. This Committee shall consider and make recommendation to Convention concerning all proposed amendments to the Constitution or Canons.

1.2.4.2.5 Committee for Convention Planning, consisting of the President of Convention, the Secretary of Convention, and no fewer than six (6) or more than ten (10) other persons designated by the Ecclesiastical Authority, with approximately equal representation of members of the clergy and laypersons. The Committee shall: (a) plan and prepare the agenda for the next Annual Convention, and any special Conventions prior thereto; (b) arrange the calendar for sessions of Convention; and (c) coordinate Convention logistics.

1.2.4.2.6 Other Committees. There shall be such other committees as may be determined by the President and approved by majority vote at Convention from time to time, with such duties as may be assigned to them.

1.3 Special Conventions.

1.3.1 For Purposes Other than Election of a Bishop. Special Conventions are provided for in Article IV of the Constitution, and also by applicable Canons of the Diocese.

1.3.2 For Election of a Bishop. The election of a Bishop, a Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan of this Diocese shall be at an Annual Convention or at a special Convention called for that purpose, following a call by the Ecclesiastical Authority for such an election.

1.3.2.1 Appointment and Term of Nominating Committee. Within thirty (30) days after the Ecclesiastical Authority calls for the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan, the Standing Committee shall appoint a committee to be known as “The Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop” (in this Canon 1.3.2, referred to as the “Committee”) consisting of eight (8) to fourteen (14) persons, of equal numbers of members of the clergy and laypersons eligible to be Members of Convention, who are broadly representative of the Diocese.

1.3.2.1.1 Convocation. The Standing Committee shall notify the Secretary of Convention of the identity of the Committee members. The Secretary shall convene the first meeting of the Committee, and the Committee shall elect its presiding officer and secretary at the first meeting.

1.3.2.1.2 Vacancies. The Standing Committee may at any time fill any vacancies in membership of the Committee, maintaining the equal number of clergy and lay members.

20 1.3.2.1.3 Term. The Committee shall continue until the earlier of (i) close of the Convention at which the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan shall have been elected or (ii) until the Committee shall have been discharged by action of the Convention or (iii) withdrawal of the call for election by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

1.3.2.2 Duties and Role of the Committee. The Committee shall call for, receive and may itself propose for its consideration names of persons who may lawfully be elected to the Episcopal office to be filled, and shall establish the time within which such suggested names must be filed with the Committee. If any member of the Committee is proposed for consideration as a nominee for the Episcopal office, that member shall either withdraw from consideration or resign from the Committee. The Committee shall inform itself about the persons proposed for consideration with due diligence, including background investigations sufficient to satisfy reasonable inquiry about each person’s character and fitness for the office; and shall approve any person whose name it submits as nominee based on such review. Any person who is to be considered for nomination shall consent in writing to such background investigation as the Committee shall deem appropriate as a condition for consideration.

1.3.2.2.1 Budget. The Committee, with the concurrence of Diocesan Council, shall establish a budget for its official duties, which shall be funded by the Diocese.

1.3.2.3 Nominations and Publication of Report of Nominations. After due consideration if the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop deems at least two (2) of the persons considered to be qualified for the Episcopal office, it shall select not fewer than two (2) or more than five (5) of such persons, each of whom has consented to be nominated, as nominees for such office. The Committee shall prepare a written report to the Standing Committee, giving the names of the nominees, together with a brief biographical sketch of each. After approval of the names, the Standing Committee shall publicize the names of the nominees and describe and open the process for nominations by petition. If any nominee withdraws from consideration prior to the Convention, the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop, with approval of the Standing Committee, may substitute the name of another person previously considered by the Committee and deemed qualified and who has consented to be nominated; and such a substitution shall constitute nomination of that person.

1.3.2.4 Nominations by Petition. Following the dissemination of the names of the nominees by the Standing Committee, nominations may be made by petition, which must be presented to the President of the Standing Committee at least seventy (70) days before the date set for the Convention. Such nominations must be signed by at least eight (8) lay delegates and/or clergy (electors) of the Convention and accompanied by a letter of assent from the person so nominated.

(a) Background and other checks as performed on the Committee Nominees shall be ordered for each of the persons nominated by petition. (b) The Standing Committee shall publicize, not less than thirty‐ five (35) days before the date set for the Convention, the names of the lawful candidates nominated by petition. (c) The entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop or by petition, shall be printed and mailed by the Secretary of Convention to each

21 of the lay delegates and clergy of the Convention not later than thirty (30) days before the date set for the Convention. (d) The Standing Committee shall ensure that there are appropriate opportunities for all persons nominated, whether by Committee or by petition, and the Members of Convention to become mutually acquainted.

1.3.2.5 Action on Nominees at Convention. The entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, shall be considered at a Convention held not less than sixty (60) days or more than ninety (90) days following the publication of the names of nominees by the Standing Committee, on a date set by the Ecclesiastical Authority. Following the seating of Members of Convention and establishment of the rules of Convention, the entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, shall be presented and constitute a nomination of each of the nominees.

1.3.2.6 Election. Election of Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan shall be made in the following manner: The clergy and layperson Members of Convention shall vote separately, by orders. A majority of votes of each order on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect.

At least 45 days prior to the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint an Elections Commission. The Elections Commission shall be responsible for the process for the election and the tabulation and reporting of the results of elections. The Elections Commission shall consist of three members of the clergy and two laypersons. The parliamentarian will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the committee. After the ballots have been counted and the election completed, the Elections Commission shall prepare a written certificate to be signed by a majority of the Commission, indicating the number of ballots cast, the number disqualified, and the results of the election. The name of the person elected shall be announced by the Secretary of Convention, and entered in the minutes of the Convention.

1.4 Effect of Action at Conventions.

1.4.1 At Annual and Special Conventions Except for Election of a Bishop. The types of resolutions to come before Conventions, and the effect of their adoption, are as follows:

1.4.1.1 Business Resolutions (Amendments to Canons and Constitution, Appointments, Elections, Budget, Diocesan Business Matters, Action on Matters of Diocesan Governance and Operations). Business resolutions, if adopted, shall be effective as of the close of business of the Convention at which adopted, unless a later effective date is provided in the resolution. When adopted, a business resolution of Convention is binding upon all congregations and all bodies and authorities of the Diocese.

1.4.1.2 Policy Resolutions (Church and State Issues, Our World and Us, Recommendations to the TEC). Policy resolutions shall provide for specific action to be taken if adopted. The Diocesan Council shall implement action required by a policy resolution during the year following the Convention at which adopted. A policy resolution that requires application of substantial financial resources of the Diocese shall provide in the resolution for funding of

22 the action either as a part of the annual diocesan budget or allocation from other funding sources of the Diocese, as a condition of validity.

1.4.1.3 Courtesy Resolutions (Pleasantries, Well Wishes, Gratitude). Courtesy resolutions shall be moved by the Secretary of Convention, and if adopted, transmitted to the object of the resolution, in writing, by the Secretary within as reasonably short a period after Convention as possible.

1.4.1.4 Notification of Action on Resolutions. No later than thirty (30) days following the adjournment of Convention, the Secretary of Convention shall provide to the members of the clergy in charge and the secretaries of all recognized congregations a record of the action taken on resolutions, including the final text of any business or policy resolution approved by Convention.

II. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIOCESE

2.0 Organization and Administration, In General. The corporation known as “The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan,” incorporated under the name The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, Inc., shall be the legal entity of the Diocese, and except as otherwise provided in the Constitution or Canons, it shall have custody, control, and investment of all funds of the Diocese and shall hold legal title to all diocesan property, including the property of all missions, in trust for diocesan purposes; and shall exercise such other power as shall be provided in the Articles of Incorporation, not otherwise inconsistent with the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese.

2.0.1 Body Corporate. As a body corporate, the Diocese has a board of directors, being the Diocesan Council, and Officers. In addition to the authority conferred upon the Diocesan Council by the Constitution and the Canons of the Diocese, it shall have the authority granted to such bodies by the State of Michigan unless specifically restricted by this Convention or the Canons of the Diocese. The Council shall be accountable to the Convention, and render a full published report concerning the work with which it is charged to each meeting of the said Convention. The Council shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by Canon, and such further powers as may be designated by Diocesan Convention. Between sessions of Convention, it may initiate and develop such new work as it may deem necessary. Except in order to address budget shortfalls or upon recommendation of the Chancellor as legal counsel to Convention and Council, in no case shall the Council be empowered to reverse any action of the Convention. The Trustees of the Diocese shall have jurisdiction and power to administer all property devised, conveyed or transferred to the Diocese for one or more express purposes and to manage investments of the Diocese and of those recognized congregations that elect to have the Trustees provide such services.

2.1 Office of the Bishop.

2.1.1 Ecclesiastical Authority; as Ordinary and Chief Pastor.

2.1.1.1 Chief Pastor. The Bishop is the Chief Pastor of and Ordinary in the Diocese.

2.1.1.2 Responsible for Program and Coordination. The Bishop, working cooperatively with the Diocesan Council, shall oversee the administration and implementation of all programs and functions adopted by the Convention and

23 the Diocesan Council. The Bishop shall be responsible for coordination of and among diocesan activities, organizations, and institutions, and with the Church, generally.

2.1.1.3 Ordinary of Religious or Benevolent Associations. The Bishop is the Ordinary of religious or benevolent associations of the Church within the Diocese, and as such may attend and preside at any of their meetings, and may be appealed to for the settlement of any problem or dispute in the administration of their affairs.

2.1.1.4 Reconciler of Disagreements. Disagreements and dissension between or among members of the clergy of different congregations, or between any congregation or its congregational Governing Body and its member of the clergy in charge may be referred to the Ecclesiastical Authority for settlement and determination. The Ecclesiastical Authority may intervene in a situation of such disagreement or dissension, and exercise the authority and take action in such matter as is provided for in the Canons of the General Convention.

2.1.2 Delegation. The Bishop may delegate to the Bishop Coadjutor, Assisting Bishop and Bishop(s) Suffragan, if any, on a temporary basis any or all the duties of Ecclesiastical Authority under these Canons.

2.1.3 Staffing. The Office of the Bishop shall include staff necessary to fulfill the duties of the Ecclesiastical Authority. The Bishop shall have authority to employ and supervise such staff as may be necessary to administer the affairs of the Office of the Bishop within the limits of the administrative and program budget. The staff shall be entitled to benefits in conformity with diocesan employment policies. Members of the staff of the Office of the Bishop are not eligible to be elected or appointed to the Diocesan Council or the Standing Committee.

2.1.3.1 Executive Assistant. The Bishop may appoint an Executive Assistant, who may be known as Canon to the Ordinary, Executive Assistant or other title designated by the Bishop, and shall perform such duties as the Ecclesiastical Authority may direct.

2.1.3.2 Executive Secretary. The Bishop may appoint an Executive Secretary, who may be known as Administrative Assistant or other title designated by the Bishop. The Executive Secretary shall be the principal secretary to the Ecclesiastical Authority and shall perform such duties as the Ecclesiastical Authority may direct.

2.1.3.3 Archdeacons, Deans. The Bishop, with the advice of the Standing Committee, shall appoint a Dean for each Deanery and may appoint one or more Archdeacons for assistance in pastoral care and such other duties as the Bishop may assign.

2.2 Diocesan Office. The Diocesan Office shall include staff necessary to attend to the efficient and effective operation of the Diocese. The Bishop is in charge of the Diocesan Office and its operations, in concert with the Diocesan Council in matters that are temporal.

2.2.1 Diocesan Staff. The Bishop, acting with the advice of the Diocesan Council, may assign or delegate responsibilities for the fulfillment of the ministry

24 and mission of this Diocese and the effective and efficient operation of the Diocese, among designated persons, departments, and non‐canonical commissions and committees as necessary, which shall be subject to the Bishop’s supervision and control in concert with the Diocesan Council; and may appoint members of the clergy and laypersons to direct and administer such work as members of the Diocesan Office. The Bishop may determine the manner and composition of each such department, commission or committee carrying out the work of the Diocese. The Bishop shall have authority to supervise such staff as may be necessary to administer the affairs of the Diocesan Office within the limits of the administrative and program budget. The staff shall be entitled to benefits in conformity with diocesan employment policies. Members of the staff of the Diocesan Office are not eligible to be elected or appointed to the Diocesan Council or the Standing Committee.

2.2.2 Records of the Diocese. The Bishop, with the advice of Diocesan Council shall appoint a person or persons to perform the functions of Registrar and Historiographer, described as follows:

2.2.2.1 Registrar. The Registrar shall maintain the record of the list of clergy canonically resident, actually resident, or licensed to exercise ministry in this Diocese as prepared by the Ecclesiastical Authority, and of all ordinations that take place in this Diocese, of all transfers of members of the clergy in and out of this Diocese and the death of members of the clergy canonically resident in this Diocese, of Ecclesiastical sentences and of other official acts pertaining to members of the clergy; obtain and maintain copies of the current bylaws of each congregation, committee, Special Ministry Initiative and the Diocesan Council; obtain and maintain the record of corporate status of congregations, together with annual reports filed with governmental bodies; collect and maintain copies of all Journals of Convention and other documents relating to the history of the Church in this Diocese and in its congregations; maintain records of the consecration of church buildings and of all confirmations; maintain a current list of congregations, by type; and prepare, obtain and maintain such other records as may be directed by the Ecclesiastical Authority, Convention, Diocesan Council, and the Standing Committee. The Registrar shall catalog and classify all records so their contents and location may be known and accessible for reference.

2.2.2.2 Historiographer/Archivist. The Historiographer/Archivist shall provide for preservation and organization, and availability for historical reference, of records of the Diocese and its recognized congregations that are not required for current operation of either of them but that are or may be of historical significance; as well as those records required to be maintained under the Canons of the General Convention.

2.2.3 Office of Financial Affairs. This office shall exercise the duties and responsibilities of ʺThe Finance Committee or Department of Finance of the Dioceseʺ as set forth in the Canons of the General Convention. The Bishop, with the advice and consent of Diocesan Council shall appoint persons to serve in this office.

2.3 Governance of the Diocese.

2.3.1 Diocesan Council. The executive council, known as the Diocesan Council, shall act on behalf of Convention between meetings thereof to carry out the program and policies adopted by Conventions of the Diocese and as more specifically

25 required by these Canons. Subject only to the policies established by Convention, and such limitations which Convention may enact by way of business resolution from time to time, Council may exercise all powers of the Diocese not reserved by Constitution and Canons to some other entity, and may enter into final and binding contracts on behalf of the Diocese. Council may initiate new projects, or propose changes or revisions in Diocesan policy, subject to the review of Convention.

2.3.1.1 Duties. The Diocesan Council shall (a) in concert with the Ecclesiastical Authority, nurture, support and oversee the corporate mission and ministry of this Diocese; (b) cultivate leadership within the Diocese and its recognized congregations; (c) in concert with the Ecclesiastical Authority, support, and foster participation in, the fellowship, mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion throughout the world; (d) encourage responsible stewardship among members and congregations of the Diocese, propose an annual budget for the Diocese for adoption at the Annual Convention, administer the adopted annual budget, and administer with due care all funds and other assets entrusted to it; (e) provide to Members of Convention and to the secretary of each Congregation, approximately thirty (30) days prior to each Annual Convention, a written report concerning the work with which it has been charged and its activities, including the identity of Special Ministry Initiatives and their charter dates; (f) evaluate committees, commissions, task forces, organizations or similar structures established by or pursuant to these Canons or by Convention other than Governing Bodies of the Diocese and make recommendation to Convention about their continued work, providing for participation by those to be evaluated in the process of evaluation; and periodically evaluate its own methods of operation and performance; (g) develop and promote service by the Diocese as a management and spiritual resource to congregations and ministries; (h) review compliance with the requirements of Canons of the General Convention pertaining to pensions of members of the clergy, and work to resolve deficiencies in compliance with such requirements; (i) track resolutions approved by Convention of the Diocese; recommend the manner in which the Diocese and/or its recognized congregations shall undertake the action(s) called for, providing for participation by the sponsor(s) of the resolution(s); and report to Convention on actions taken to implement resolutions and any known response or action as a result of resolutions; (j) adopt and review annually an equal employment opportunity policy for the Diocese, its congregations and affiliated organizations, providing for equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, non‐limiting physical or mental disabilities, marital status or national origin except as otherwise provided by these Canons; (k) adopt and review annually a sexual conduct policy, which shall not be less restrictive than any such policy adopted by the Executive Council of the General Convention; (l) adopt, subject to ratification by Convention by majority vote of those voting, policies for the operation of the Diocese consistent with these Canons, and periodically review policies of the Diocese;

26 (m) perform such other duties as are from time to time assigned by Convention or the Ecclesiastical Authority, including overseeing the implementation of business resolutions of Convention; and (n) appoint persons to perform the duties prescribed in these Canons.

2.3.1.2 Members of Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Council shall be composed of the Bishop; no fewer than sixteen (16), but not more than twenty (20), elected members or appointees serving in lieu of elected members; and not more than eight (8) persons appointed as members at large. In addition, there shall be members ex officio as provided in these Canons.

2.3.1.2.1 Deaneries, Deans. With the advice and consent of the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Diocesan Council from time to time shall establish no more than eight (8) geographic subdivisions of the Diocese to be known as Deaneries. Each Deanery shall consist of approximately the same number of geographically contiguous recognized congregations (“constituent congregations”). The Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint, with approval by a vote of a majority at the Deanery’s Caucus of the Members of Convention present and voting representing the constituent congregations of the Deanery, a Dean for each Deanery. Deans shall be appointed for a three (3) year term, and may be re‐appointed for a second three (3) year term. Vacancies in the office of Dean shall be filled between Caucus by the Ecclesiastical Authority. Deans shall perform such duties as are set forth by the Ecclesiastical Authority, and shall act in consultation with members of the clergy and governing bodies of the recognized congregations in the Deanery. Persons serving as Deans are not eligible to serve as members of the Diocesan Council during their term. As the members of the clergy in charge and the governing bodies of its constituent congregations may agree, each Deanery may adopt a form of organization, not including incorporation under the laws of the State of Michigan, which shall provide opportunities for fellowship, education and training, common ministry, sharing of information, clericus meetings, and other worthy activities, in all respects subject to these Canons. For purposes of transition, all Area Councils in existence as of October 30, 2004 shall initially be recognized as deaneries under the terms of these Canons, and all deans appointed as of October 30, 2004 shall initially function as deans under the terms of these Canons.

2.3.1.2.2 Annual Caucus. Not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of Annual Convention, or on such date certain as the Diocesan Council may determine, each Dean annually shall convene a Caucus for the purposes of (i) electing one (1) representative to serve on the Diocesan Council and (ii) as may be necessary, approving by a vote of a majority of the Members of Convention present and voting representing the constituent congregations of the Deanery, no fewer than two (2) nominees for the office of Dean. Voting members of the Caucus shall be three (3) lay delegates to Annual Convention from each constituent congregation and all members of the clergy who are qualified to vote in Convention and who are called or assigned to, resident in, or regularly participating in worship at one of the Deanery’s constituent congregations. A member of the clergy may vote in the Caucus of only one Deanery.

2.3.1.2.3 Elected Members. Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Caucus, and in consultation with the members of the clergy in charge of the Deaneryʹs

27 constituent congregations and at least one lay delegate from each constituent congregation, the Dean shall prepare and distribute to the voting members of the Caucus a slate of no fewer than two (2) candidates, each of whom shall have agreed to stand for election. Candidates shall alternate annually between lay and ordained orders. Nominations from the floor may be made, provided such nominees are of the order to be elected in that year and have agreed to stand for election. The voting members shall vote by secret ballot to elect one (1) person to serve as a representative to the Diocesan Council, and election shall require a majority of those members present and voting. Not less than three (3) days following the date of said Caucus, the Dean shall certify the results of the election in writing to the Ecclesiastical Authority.

2.3.1.2.4 Inability to Elect. Should a Caucus be unable to elect a representative to Diocesan Council, the Dean shall so inform the Ecclesiastical Authority not more than three (3) days following the date of the Caucus. In this event, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall consult with the Dean, who in consultation with members of the clergy and governing bodies of the constituent congregations shall determine whether a person from one of the Deaneryʹs constituent congregations, who is of the same order as would have been elected in that year, is willing to accept appointment to fill the vacancy. If such a person is eligible for election and willing to serve, by vote of a majority of those present and voting the Diocesan Council shall make the appointment at its first, or organizational, meeting held after Annual Convention. If the vacancy remains unfilled at the time of its organizational meeting, the Diocesan Council promptly shall appoint a member of the Diocese to fill the vacancy, provided that the appointee is eligible for election and is of the same order as would have been elected in that year by the Deanery’s Caucus. Any person appointed in this manner shall serve as a member of the Council for a term of two (2) years, or until such time as the appointee’s term would expire if the position had been filled by election. If the appointee is subsequently elected to Diocesan Council by the appointee’s own Deanery, the appointee shall resign the appointed position, and Diocesan Council shall fill the vacancy.

2.3.1.2.5 Members‐at‐Large. The Diocesan Council, in consultation with the Ecclesiastical Authority, may appoint as members‐at‐large of the Diocesan Council (i) not more than two (2) persons between the ages of 16 and 21 years, who are eligible for election, and (ii) not more than six (6) persons who are eligible for election. By means of such appointments the Diocesan Council shall endeavor to provide a presence on the Diocesan Council of persons representative of the diversity within this Diocese.

2.3.1.2.6 Terms, Term Limits. The term of office of an elected member of the Diocesan Council shall be three (3) years, commencing at a meeting of the Diocesan Council called or scheduled not more than ninety (90) days after the adjournment of Annual Convention (the ʺannual organizational meetingʺ), and ending at the annual organizational meeting held after the third Annual Convention following his/her election. An appointee shall serve the same term as an elected member, or, if appointed to fill the term of an elected member who resigns or is otherwise unable to serve, the remaining portion of that elected member’s term. The term of office of a member‐at‐large shall be three (3) years, and shall begin at the time of appointment and continue until the third annual organizational meeting following his/her appointment. No

28 person shall serve more than six (6) consecutive years as a member of the Diocesan Council, whether by election, appointment, or combination thereof. At the end of six (6) consecutive years of service, a person shall not be eligible for election or appointment to the Diocesan Council for a period of one (1) year. Diocesan Council will implement the staggering of the terms so that eight of the 24 terms expire in any one year and this provision will expire once this staggering of terms has been fully implemented.

2.3.1.2.7 Members Ex Officio. The Secretary of the Diocesan corporation, the Treasurer of the Diocese, the Secretary of Convention, and the Chancellor of the Diocese, if not elected or appointed as members of the Diocesan Council, and the Bishop Coadjutor, if any, shall be members of Diocesan Council ex officio with voice but without vote.

2.3.1.2.8 Vacancies. Should an elected or appointed member of the Diocesan Council be absent from more than three (3) consecutive meetings, the Bishop promptly shall determine that memberʹs ability to fulfill the member’s commitment. If the member is unable regularly to attend meetings, the Bishop may request that the Diocesan Council, by majority vote, declare the position held by that member to be vacant. By majority vote the remaining members of the Diocesan Council shall fill such vacancy by appointing a person in the manner provided in this Canon. By majority vote the remaining members of the Diocesan Council at any time, in consultation with the Ecclesiastical Authority, may fill vacancies among its members‐at‐large.

2.3.1.3 Operating Policies and Procedures. The Diocesan Council may establish rules, bylaws and other procedures to govern its meetings and work. All such rules, bylaws and procedures shall be published when approved and made available to each congregation, and reported annually in the Journal of the Annual Convention.

2.3.1.4 Committees. The Diocesan Council may establish committees, commissions, task forces, or similar structures to assist it with its work; and shall establish and make publicly known a regular procedure for the evaluation, modification, or termination of such structures.

2.3.1.5 Meetings. The Diocesan Council shall meet not less often than four (4) times between Annual Conventions, at places and times determined by the Ecclesiastical Authority with concurrence of the members. Within ninety (90) days after adjournment of Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall hold its first (organizational) meeting, at which it shall elect the Officers of the Diocesan corporation and its members‐at‐large, and conduct such other business as prescribed in these Canons. Additional meetings of the Diocesan Council may be called by the Ecclesiastical Authority, the officers or by written request of one‐ third (1/3) of the members. Notice of a meeting shall be given by notice personally or by mail or electronic communication to all members of Diocesan Council, including members ex officio. The members of the Diocesan Council may waive notice. Times and places of meetings shall be publicized in a diocesan publication of general circulation other than the Journal of Annual Convention, but including the Diocesan website, and the meetings shall be open to all members of recognized congregations unless for cause the Ecclesiastical Authority and the Diocesan Council deem it necessary to meet in executive

29 session from time to time. Actions taken in open or executive session shall be reported in the minutes of the meeting.

2.3.1.5.1 Chair and Presiding Officer. The Bishop shall serve as Chair and President of the Diocesan Council. In the temporary absence of the Bishop, the Bishop may designate the Dean or Warden of the Diocesan Council to preside at the meeting as Chair pro tem, and in the incapacity of the Bishop, the Diocesan Council may designate either the Dean or Warden of the Diocesan Council to preside as Chair pro tem. The Chair shall not vote except in the case of a tie.

2.3.2 Officers. The officers of the corporation known as the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, Inc. shall be a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Chancellor, a Registrar and a Secretary of Convention, and their duly elected or appointed assistants. The officers of the corporation shall serve as officers of the Diocesan Council. All officers shall be either members of the clergy canonically and actually resident in this Diocese or communicants in good standing in recognized congregations in the Diocese. With the exception of the Chair and President, the officers and their successors shall be elected or appointed, and may be replaced, by action of Diocesan Council in its discretion, acting with the advice and consent of the Ecclesiastical Authority. By majority vote, the Diocesan Council may fill a vacancy in the offices for the unexpired term by appointing the person in the same clergy or lay order as the person whose unexpired term is to be filled.

2.3.2.1 Warden and Dean. At the first meeting of Diocesan Council following adjournment of the Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall elect, with the concurrence of the Ecclesiastical Authority, one elected lay member of the Diocesan Council to serve as Warden of the Council; and the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint, with the concurrence of the Diocesan Council, one elected clergy member of the Diocesan Council to serve as Dean of the Council. The Warden and Dean so elected shall serve as officers of the Diocesan Council until the earlier of the next organizational meeting of Diocesan Council or the election of a successor. The Warden and Dean shall assist the Ecclesiastical Authority in coordinating and facilitating the work of Diocesan Council. The Warden and Dean may be elected to successive terms.

2.3.2.2 Secretary. At the first meeting of Diocesan Council following adjournment of an Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall elect a Secretary, and, as deemed appropriate by Diocesan Council, an Assistant Secretary or Secretaries of the corporation, one of whom shall be the Executive Assistant of the Diocese serving ex‐officio with seat and voice but without vote. Each shall serve until the earlier of the next organizational meeting of Diocesan Council or the election of a successor, and each may be elected to successive terms. The Secretary shall record, or cause to be recorded, the actions of Diocesan Council in appropriate minutes, and cause the minutes to be published promptly after approval and distributed to the members of Diocesan Council, the Trustees, the Standing Committee, the secretaries of all recognized congregations and to such others as directed by the Ecclesiastical Authority. The Secretary shall perform such other acts as are officially required of the Secretary of the Diocese as a body corporate. Neither the Secretary nor Assistant Secretaries, if there be any, shall serve as Secretary of Convention.

30 2.3.2.3 Treasurer. At the first meeting of Diocesan Council following adjournment of the Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall elect a layperson to serve as Treasurer of the Diocese until the earlier of the next organizational meeting of Diocesan Council or the election of a successor. The Treasurer shall present a monthly financial report prepared by diocesan staff in consultation with the Treasurer to the Diocesan Council. The Treasurer, assisted by diocesan staff, shall present a written report of the financial affairs of the Diocese annually to Convention. The Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer of the Annual Convention and shall serve ex officio as a member of the Trustees.

2.3.2.4 Chancellor. At the first meeting of Diocesan Council following adjournment of the Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall elect a layperson who is a lawyer licensed to practice, in good standing, in Michigan to serve as Chancellor of the Diocese until the earlier of the next organizational meeting of Diocesan Council or the election of a successor, and who may be elected for successive terms. At the request of the Ecclesiastical Authority or the Chancellor, the Diocesan Council may appoint one or more Vice Chancellors, each of whom shall be a lawyer licensed to practice in Michigan, in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan. The Chancellor shall serve at the direction and pleasure of the Diocesan Council and the Ecclesiastical Authority, acting in concurrence, as the legal officer of the Diocese and as legal advisor to the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Standing Committee and the Convention. The Chancellor may delegate responsibilities to a Vice‐Chancellor. If a vacancy in the office of Chancellor occurs between Annual Conventions, the Diocesan Council may appoint a Vice Chancellor to serve as Chancellor. If there is no Vice‐ Chancellor willing and able to serve as Chancellor, the Diocesan Council, with the approval of the Ecclesiastical Authority, may appoint another person qualified to serve as Chancellor.

2.3.3 Standing Committee.

2.3.3.1 Duties. The Standing Committee shall perform those duties and exercise those prerogatives described in the Canons of the General Convention and these Canons.

2.3.3.2 Members. The Standing Committee shall consist of eight (8) members, four (4) members of the clergy entitled to vote at Convention and four (4) laypersons who shall be confirmed adult communicants in good standing of a congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation. Two members, one member of the clergy and one layperson, shall be elected at each Annual Convention.

2.3.3.3 Term. The term of office shall commence at a meeting of the committee called or scheduled not more than 90 days after Annual Convention (the “annual organizational meeting”), and shall continue until the annual organizational meeting held after the fourth Annual Convention following election. By majority vote, the remaining members of the Committee may fill a vacancy in its membership by appointing a person in the same order as the person whose unexpired term is to be filled to serve the balance of the unexpired term. A person shall not be eligible for reelection until the next Annual Convention following the fourth Annual Convention after election to a full term. During the period commencing on the day after the adjournment of the 173rd Convention of the Diocese and ending on the day before the commencement of the 174th

31 Convention of the Diocese, the Committee shall fill any vacancy on the Committee which vacancy is caused by no candidate or insufficient candidates having been nominated at the 173rd Convention, by appointing an individual in the same order as the vacant position, which individual shall have the same term of office had he or she been elected at the 173rd Convention.

2.3.3.4 Offices. At its annual organizational meeting, the Committee shall elect from among its members a President and a Secretary. The Secretary shall be the keeper of minutes and of official records of actions of the Committee.

2.3.3.5 Report. The Committee shall provide to Members of Convention and to the secretary of each congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation, approximately thirty (30) days prior to each Annual Convention, a written report concerning the work with which it has been charged and its activities, other than those that relate to its role as council of advice to the Bishop or to any function the Committee serves in the processes of clergy discipline.

2.3.4 Commission on Ministry. The Commission on Ministry shall assist the Bishop in development and affirmation of the ministry of all baptized persons in the Church and in the world. Establishment of the Commission is the initial step of this Diocese in fulfilling the mandate of the Canons of the General Convention that provision shall be made for such development and affirmation.

2.3.4.1 Duties. The Commission on Ministry shall perform those duties prescribed in the Canons of the General Convention and such other duties as shall be assigned by the Bishop.

2.3.4.2 Members. The Commission shall consist of the Bishop and twenty (20) other members, ten (10) members of the clergy entitled to vote at Convention and ten (10) laypersons each of whom are confirmed adult communicants in good standing of a congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation. Ten (10) members, five in each order, shall be elected at an Annual Convention and ten (10) members, five in each order, shall be appointed by the Bishop. Two of the elected members, one in each order, shall be elected at each Annual Convention and two of the appointed members, one in each order, shall be appointed by the Bishop at each Annual Convention, so that the terms are staggered.

2.3.4.3 Term of Office. The term of office shall commence at a meeting of the Commission called or scheduled not less than 90 days after Annual Convention (the “annual organizational meeting”), and shall continue until the annual organizational meeting held after the fifth Annual Convention following election. A person shall not be eligible for reelection or reappointment until the next Annual Convention following expiration of their term.

2.3.4.4 Vacancies. By majority vote, the remaining members of the Commission may fill a vacancy in the elected membership of the Commission for the unexpired term by appointing a person in the same clergy or lay order as the person whose unexpired term is to be filled, and the person so elected shall serve for the duration of the unexpired term of the person creating the vacancy. The Bishop may fill a vacancy in the appointed membership for the unexpired term by appointing a person in the same clergy or lay order as the person whose

32 unexpired term is to be filled, and the person so elected shall serve for the duration of the term of the unexpired term of the person creating the vacancy.

2.3.4.5 Chair; Liaison. The Commission on Ministry shall elect a person from its membership to serve as its Chair, and shall request the Bishop to designate a member of the Office of the Bishop or Diocesan Office to serve as liaison to the Commission on Ministry.

2.3.4.6 Rules. The Commission shall adopt rules for its work conforming to the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese. The Commission on Ministry may invite other persons to serve on subcommittees or otherwise assist in its work.

2.3.5 Trustees.

2.3.5.1 Members. The Trustees shall be composed of the Bishop, who shall be the President, and fifteen (15) other members, three (3) of whom shall be members of the clergy entitled to vote at Convention and twelve (12) of whom shall be laypersons each of whom is a communicant in good standing of a congregation that have been admitted as a Voting Congregation. Four members; one member of the clergy and three laypersons, shall be elected at each Annual Convention, so that their terms are staggered. The term of office shall commence at a meeting of the Trustees called or scheduled not less than 90 days after Annual Convention (the “annual organizational meeting”) and continue until the annual organizational meeting held after the fourth Annual Convention following election. A person shall not be eligible for reelection until the next Annual Convention following expiration of their term unless they served only two years or less of a four year term. By majority vote, the remaining Trustees may fill a vacancy on the Trustees for the unexpired term by appointing a person in the same order as the person whose unexpired term is to be filled, and the person so elected shall serve for the duration of the unexpired term of the person creating the vacancy. In addition: at the 183rd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan, the candidate receiving the fourth‐highest vote total will be elected for a three year term; at the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan, the candidate receiving the fourth‐highest vote total will be elected for a two year term; and the Bishop will select one member of the lay trustee class elected at the 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan (October 2016) to serve for a fourth year.

2.3.5.2 Purposes. The Trustees, in their discretion, shall receive transfer of property to the Diocese for one or more express purposes, and may receive funds from recognized congregations and other funds of this Diocese for investment purposes, invest such funds as directed or in their discretion as trustees they may determine; and to collect and receive all income therefrom, and to pay out the net income therefrom for the purposes of the Diocese as established by Diocesan Council as to diocesan funds or pursuant and subject to the terms of the trust or trusts or other direction under which any such property or money shall have been received by it. The principal of several express trusts, or such portion thereof as the Trustees deem advisable, unless the terms of such trusts shall require otherwise, may be combined for the purpose of investment in a single fund, and the income from such fund shall be paid proportionately to the beneficiaries of the several trusts. The Trustees shall provide to Members of Convention and to the secretary of each congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation, thirty (30) days prior to each Annual Convention, a written report concerning its work, including a report of all sales, all conveyances into

33 and from the Diocese, and other activity regarding the trust property, including all funds administered by it during the year and an inventory of property over which it has jurisdiction.

2.4 Operation of the Diocese.

2.4.1 Business Methods. The Diocese shall follow the standard business methods required by the Canons of the General Convention. The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) shall govern all meetings of diocesan committees, Diocesan Council, commissions and Trustees in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Canons. Meetings of diocesan committees, Diocesan Council, commissions and Trustees may be called by their respective presiding officers on notice given to all members of the body in writing and delivered by mail including electronic mail and facsimile transmission, or by publication in an official journal of the Diocese, at least ten (10) days before the meeting. Notice of a meeting may be waived by members of the body. Meetings may be held by any means that permits all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with all other persons participating in the meeting, including meeting in person, conference call, or other means of remote communication; and action taken may be recorded by consent resolution signed by members voting.

2.4.1.1 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Diocese shall be a calendar year, or such other annual period as is permitted by Canons of the General Convention.

2.4.2 Financing of Diocesan Mission, Ministry, and Budgets.

2.4.2.1 Budget Development. At least 150 days prior to the date of the Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall provide for and publicize no fewer than two (2) open hearings on the development of the budget in the diocese. The hearings shall be held in different geographic regions of the diocese and shall be held in a combined format, addressing the development of the formula for congregational asking and diocesan mission spending priorities. Within seven (7) days of each hearing, any proposed budget, meeting minutes, and comments from the hearing shall be published on the Diocesan website, along with the contact information of the Chair of the Mission Budget Committee. The Diocesan Council shall make available to the members of Convention and to the secretaries of all recognized congregations and to liaison from all chartered Special Ministry Initiatives such descriptive materials as may aid in understanding diocesan mission, ministry and finance, and the budget development process.

2.4.2.2 Proposed Budgets. The Diocesan Council shall prepare, not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the date of Annual Convention, (i) a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1 next following the Annual Convention, and (ii) a draft budget for the fiscal year beginning one (1) year from January 1 next following the Annual Convention. The Treasurer shall cause both the proposed budget and the draft budget, reasonably informative of sources and uses of funds, and indicating proposed support for the budget of TEC, to be forwarded to all Members of Convention and to the secretaries of all recognized congregations of the Diocese not less than ninety (90) days prior to the date of Annual Convention.

34 2.4.2.3 Congregational Asking. The Diocesan Council shall prepare as a part of the proposed budget (i) a formula for annual support from congregations for the mission, ministry and budget of the Diocese, and (ii) an annual asking for each congregation in support of the mission, ministry and budget of the Diocese. The formula and annual asking shall be based on the amount reportable by each congregation on its annual parochial report as “normal operating income” (as presently defined, but as otherwise may be defined from time to time in the form for a parochial report, as plate offerings, pledge payments and regular support, amounts available for operations from investments, other operating income including unrestricted gifts and restricted gifts used for operations, contributions from congregational organizations, and unrestricted bequests used for operations). The proposed formula and congregational asking shall be forwarded to all Members of Convention and to the secretaries of all recognized congregations of the Diocese with the proposed budget. The governing body of each congregation shall deliver to the Office of the Bishop a written commitment of financial support for the diocesan mission, ministry and budget during the next fiscal year not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date of Annual Convention.

2.4.2.3.1 Definition of “Normal Operating Income.” The definition of normal operating income by the norms and canons of The Episcopal Church, includes any endowed or restricted funds whose proceeds are spent on normal parish operations, and EXCLUDES such funds that are reinvested in the fund, spent on outreach, or on capital improvements projects. Under no circumstances may parishes spend endowed money on their own normal annual operations and exclude this income from the diocesan funding formula, or the canons and parochial reporting norms of The Episcopal Church or this diocese.

2.4.2.3.2 Fair Share Expectation. Each congregation is expected to accept its full fair share of the asking according to the formula approved by Convention for support of diocesan mission, ministry, and annual budget, as part of its financial obligations.

2.4.2.3.3 Mutual Fair Share Adjustments. In the event that a congregation is unable to pay its full fair share of the asking of the formula approved by Convention for diocesan support, the congregation shall state its reasons for nonpayment, and will appeal to the Diocesan Council, in a form and manner adopted by the Diocesan Council, for reduction in its fair share support. Council will offer support to congregations needing help and together they will devise a plan to address the situation, which may at the discretion of the Council include a reduction in its asking in support of diocesan ministry.

2.4.2.3.4 Authority to Address Financial Support Issues. Should a congregation fail to pay its asking according to the established formula or by prior mutual arrangement with Diocesan Council, Council shall report such to Convention, and Diocesan Convention shall have the authority to take such action as it deems necessary to reconcile the relationship between the Diocese and the distressed parish.

2.4.2.4 Budget; Summary of Commitments of Support. The Diocesan Council shall prepare (i) the Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1 next following Annual Convention, and (ii) a summary of congregational commitments of support; and shall cause the Budget and the summary to be mailed to all

35 Members of Convention and to the secretaries of all recognized congregations and to liaison from all chartered Special Ministry Initiatives not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of Annual Convention.

2.4.2.5 Action of Convention. It shall be the responsibility of the Members of Convention at each Annual Convention (i) to debate, amend as necessary, and approve the budget for the next fiscal year; (ii) to debate and approve a formula for congregational support of the diocesan mission, ministry and annual budget for the second fiscal year following the annual convention; and (iii) to debate and comment upon the draft budget for the second fiscal year following the Annual Convention.

2.4.2.6 Adjustments. Subject to the authority of, and any specific directions of the Convention, the Diocesan Council shall have power, between the meetings of the Convention, to rearrange, change, add to or reduce, in its discretion, any of the items in the budget adopted by the Annual Convention; provided, the Diocesan Council shall have no power to make any changes or additions in such budget whereby the total amount thereof is increased, unless and until additional funds sufficient to meet any such increase shall be assured or in hand.

2.4.3 Special Ministry Initiatives.

2.4.3.1 Formation; Purpose. Members of congregations of the Diocese are encouraged to live out the Church’s mission to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. The Diocesan Council may charter extra‐parochial committees, task forces or groups formed within the Diocese for the purpose of furthering the faith, fellowship and ministry of the Church within and beyond this Diocese as Special Ministry Initiatives. Special Ministry Initiatives may include, but are not limited to, two or more recognized congregations, regional groupings of recognized congregations or communicants, or communities of interest, when the goal of such collaborative effort is to offer an experimental, unusual, or creative response to an identified need in the geographic area or population to be served.

2.4.3.2 Application; Term of Charter. The Diocesan Council shall encourage extra‐parochial ministries by receiving written applications from proposers of Special Ministry Initiatives. An application shall clearly describe the ministry of the proposed Special Ministry Initiative for its proposed charter. Approval of a Special Ministry Initiative charter shall require a majority vote of the members of the Diocesan Council present and voting. A chartered Special Ministry Initiative may adopt a form of organization that facilitates its ministry, adopt bylaws, and appoint or elect officers. A chartered Special Ministry Initiative shall retain its status for as long as the group pursues the ministry described in its application and conforms to the requirements of this Canon. A chartered Special Ministry Initiative shall agree to serve as a model to, and to provide reasonable guidance for, other groups seeking to establish a similar ministry in another area of the Diocese. The Bishop shall identify a diocesan staff liaison for each Special Ministry Initiative, and each Special Ministry Initiative shall identify to the Diocesan Council a liaison to the diocese.

2.4.3.3 Reporting. A Special Ministry Initiative shall submit to the Diocesan Council, at a time the Diocesan Council shall determine, an annual report regarding its activity. The annual report, or if necessary a summary thereof

36 approved by the Special Ministry Initiative, shall be printed in the Journal of the Annual Convention.

2.4.3.4 Finance. A group chartered as a Special Ministry Initiative may apply for financial support from the annual budget of the Diocese. Application for such support shall be made through the established budget development process. Chartered Special Ministry Initiatives receiving financial support from the annual budget or from any other source shall (i) observe the business practices set forth in the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) or in other materials issued by the General Convention; (ii) cause its books to be audited annually; and (iii) submit to the Diocesan Council an annual audited statement or audit report.

2.4.4 Deputies to the General Convention.

2.4.4.1 Election; Vacancies. At the Annual Convention occurring at least 12, but not more than 24, months prior to the next scheduled triennial General Convention of the TEC, the Members of Convention shall elect eight (8) members of the clergy eligible to vote at Convention and eight (8) laypersons, each of whom is a confirmed adult communicant in good standing in a congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation, as deputies and alternate deputies from the Diocese to the General Convention, each of whom, as a condition of acceptance of nomination for deputy, shall have committed to attend all sessions of the General Convention if elected. Persons elected shall serve until their successors are elected. The four (4) members of the clergy and four (4) laypersons receiving the highest number of votes on the first ballot shall be designated as deputies and the members of the clergy and laypersons receiving the next highest number of votes shall be designated as alternate deputies, all in numerical order of the votes received by them. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall fill any vacancy in the deputation by appointing persons of the same order in which there is a vacancy, having the same qualifications as those elected. The deputies shall attend and participate in the meetings of the General Convention and all related meetings preceding or following the General Convention to which elected as a deputy or appointed to serve as a deputy. A member of the deputation who at the time of the General Convention would not be eligible for election as a Deputy shall be ineligible to serve as a Deputy to General Convention, and an alternate shall serve in place of that former deputy.

2.4.4.2 Duties. The deputies shall be responsible for tracking legislation adopted by the General Convention requiring or urging action on the part of the Diocese or its recognized congregations; and shall recommend the manner in which the Diocese or its recognized congregations shall undertake such action, and report the progress of such action, if any, as required by the directives of the Secretary of the General Convention.

2.4.5 Delegates to Provincial Synod. At the Annual Convention next preceding the next scheduled triennial General Convention of The Episcopal Church, the Members of Convention shall elect one member of the clergy eligible to vote at Convention and two laypersons who are communicants in good standing in a congregation that has been admitted as a Voting Congregation, from those persons elected as deputies and alternate deputies to the General Convention to serve as delegates from the Diocese to the Synod Council of the Fifth Province of The Episcopal Church (the “Provincial Synod”), for a term continuing until the third

37 Annual Convention following election. The Ecclesiastical Authority may designate a person to fill any vacancy that may occur in the representation of the Diocese to Provincial Synod. Each person so designated by the Ecclesiastical Authority shall have all the rights of a delegate duly elected.

2.5 Cathedral. By action taken at a Convention by majority vote, the Diocese may designate one of its recognized congregations as a Cathedral Church to serve as the Bishop’s church, in order to (a) afford the Bishop a place of right to administer the duties of the Ordinary, to which end the Bishop may officiate at will, by preaching or by public administration of the Sacraments and other offices of the Church, appointing the services to be used; (b) serve as the center of diocesan unity and administration; and (c) serve as the center of diocesan mission and ministry. The designation as Cathedral Church shall be subject to acceptance by the designated congregation by action taken in accordance with its bylaws and communicated in writing to the Bishop. The means by which the designated Cathedral Church may terminate its designation as such shall be documented in the written communications between the Cathedral Church and the Diocese.

2.5.1 Designation. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, has been and is designated as the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.

2.5.2 Cathedral Parish. The congregation of the Cathedral Church has the status of a Parish of the Diocese, and shall have the rights and responsibilities of a Parish; and, in addition, shall have the special responsibility of supporting and facilitating the Bishop’s use of the Cathedral Church for the above stated purposes.

2.5.3 Cathedral Chapter. A Cathedral Chapter shall work with the Bishop and the vestry of the Cathedral congregation to enhance the mission and ministry of the Cathedral as the main church of the Diocese. The Chapter shall consist of a board of eighteen (18) members, of whom six shall be clerics, with the Bishop of the Diocese as Chair. The Chapter shall be composed of three classes of six members each, representing, (a) the Diocese, (b) the Congregation of the Cathedral Parish, and (c) the Members of Convention of the Diocese. The class representing the Diocese shall consist of three members of the clergy and three laypersons; the class representing the Congregation of the Cathedral Parish shall consist of six laypersons; the class representing the Members of Convention of the Diocese shall consist of three members of the clergy and three laypersons. The representatives of the Diocese shall be appointed by the Bishop; the representatives of the Congregation of the Cathedral Parish shall be selected by the Vestry Committee from its new members; and the representatives of the Members of Convention of the Diocese shall be elected by the Members of Convention at an Annual Convention. One third of each class shall be selected each year. Representatives shall serve a term of at least three years, until a successor has been elected or appointed. Any vacancy in the members representing the Diocese shall be filled by the Bishop, who shall appoint a new member form the same category as the member whose vacancy is being filled; any vacancy in the members representing the Congregation of the Cathedral Parish shall be filled by the Vestry Committee; and vacancy in the members representing the Members of Convention of the Diocese shall be filled by the Diocesan Council. Persons so appointed or elected shall hold office for the balance of their predecessor’s term.

2.5.4 Dean. The Dean of the Cathedral shall be called by the vestry with the advice and consent of the Bishop, and, as Rector ex officio of the Cathedral Parish, shall have the canonical authority and duties of a rector.

2.5.5 Temporal Affairs. The temporal affairs of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, a Michigan corporation, are the mutual responsibility of the Diocese and he Cathedral Parish, exercised through the Cathedral Chapter, except for those specifically reserved to the Cathedral Parish, as specified in the canons and the corporation’s by‐laws.

III. CONGREGATIONS

3.0 Congregations, Generally. The Diocese of Michigan consists of a variety of congregations, all of which share in common the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3.1 Congregations Defined. In these Canons the term “congregation” means a recognized body of worshipers.

3.1.1 Types of Congregations. The congregations that are recognized in this Diocese are:

3.1.1.1 Parish. A Parish is a self‐governing and self‐supporting congregation within the Diocese, permitted to incorporate or is incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, in the charge of a Rector, and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of a Parish is a vestry. A body of worshipers numbering fifty (50) or more baptized persons, aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least twenty‐five (25) of whom at the time of petition shall be communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than fifteen (15) separate households, may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Parish of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese.

3.1.1.2 Diocesan Mission. A Diocesan Mission is a congregational ministry of the Diocese; in the charge of the Bishop or, at the Bishop’s discretion and pleasure, a Vicar; and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of a Diocesan Mission is a Bishop’s committee. A body of worshipers numbering twenty (20) or more baptized persons, aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least ten (10) of whom, at the time of petition, shall be communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than ten (10) separate households, may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Diocesan Mission of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese. The Bishop, or the Vicar if appointed, shall exercise the authority of the member of the clergy in charge in all Diocesan Missions.

3.1.1.3 Academic Chaplaincy. An Academic Chaplaincy is a congregational ministry of the Diocese, with or without members, formed for the purpose of providing worship and other services for and with students, faculty, and staff of a college or university; in the charge of a Chaplain; and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of an Academic Chaplaincy is a board. The Chaplain shall be called by the Board and shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Bishop. Any group of twenty (20) or more baptized persons aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least ten (10) of whom, at the time of petition, shall be adult communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, may petition the Ecclesiastical

39 Authority for recognition as an Academic Chaplaincy of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese.

3.1.1.3.1 Academic Chaplaincy Congregation. The members of the Congregation of an Academic Chaplaincy shall consist of those voting and ex‐officio members of its Board, its Officers, and all students, faculty and staff of the college or university served by the Academic Chaplaincy who have regularly participated in the activities and programs of the Academic Chaplaincy. A member of the Congregation of an Academic Chaplaincy may be a member of another Congregation of this Church.

3.1.1.3.2 Academic Chaplaincy Lay Delegates to Convention. Notwithstanding the Provisions of Canon 1.1.1.2, Lay Delegates to Convention may consist of members of the Congregation of the Academic Chaplaincy, as defined in Canon 3.1.1.3.1.

3.1.1.3.3 Academic Chaplaincy Governance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Canon 4: (a) Meetings of the members of the Congregation of an Academic Chaplaincy need not be held. (b) The Board of an Academic Chaplaincy shall be elected by its own members, with the advice and consent of the Bishop, and need not be members of the Congregation of the Academic Chaplaincy at the time of their election. Members of the Board may succeed themselves. The number of voting members of the Board may not exceed sixteen (16). (c) The Bishop shall be the President of all Academic Chaplaincies, and the Rector of a parish in the proximity of the college or university served by the Academic Chaplaincy, or the Rector’s representative, may be a member of the Board. Other officers of the Academic Chaplaincy shall be elected by its Board. (d) The Vice‐President of the Board and one additional member of the Board shall be designated by the Board as the Wardens of the Academic Chaplaincy. (e) The Board may appoint other persons, including but not limited to the Chaplain, the Administrative Assistant to the Board, the Music Director of the Academic Chaplaincy (if any) and students of the college or university served by the Academic Chaplaincy, as ex‐officio members of the Board, with voice but without vote. (f) Meetings of the Board of an Academic Chaplaincy shall be held at least four (4) times per year. (g) In all other respects, Canon 4 shall apply to Academic Chaplaincies.

3.1.1.4 Parochial Mission. A Parochial Mission is a congregation founded by another congregation; in the charge of the member of the clergy in charge of the founding congregation, or at the discretion and pleasure of the member of the clergy in charge, a Vicar. The Governing Body of a Parochial Mission is the founding congregation’s vestry or a Bishop’s Committee, determined by agreement between the founding congregation and the Bishop at the time of formation of the Parochial Mission. Formation of a Parochial Mission shall

40 require commitment in writing to the proposed congregation by twenty (20) or more adult communicants in good standing of the founding congregation, each aged sixteen (16) years or older, and who represent no fewer than ten (10) separate households, who may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Parochial Mission of this Diocese. When recognized as a congregation, a Parochial Mission may elect lay delegates to serve as Members of Convention with voice but without vote.

3.1.1.5 Worshiping Community. A Worshiping Community is a group of Christians who gather on a regular basis for worship, ministry, pastoral care, fellowship, education, or other worthy purpose, and who seek the recognition of the Diocese for their work; in the pastoral care of a member of the clergy, a Vicar, appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of, the Bishop; and governed and administered in a manner determined by the members of the Worshiping Community with the approval of the Bishop. This form of congregation may include new congregations in process of development, existing congregations becoming acclimated to the Episcopal Church, institutional chaplaincies, house churches, and other organized bodies of worshipers. A group of ten (10) or more baptized Christians aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least five (5) of whom, at the time of petition, shall be adult communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than five (5) separate households, and may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Worshiping Community of this Diocese. When recognized as a congregation, a Worshipping Community may elect lay delegates to serve as Members of Convention with voice but without vote. In a manner determined by the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Worshiping Community shall report annually to the Bishop or designated staff regarding its ministry and activities. The congregation’s continued recognition in the Diocese shall be determined by the Bishop, based on the congregation’s fidelity to its original petition and these Canons, and on such other factors as the Bishop and Diocesan Council may deem germane.

3.1.1.6 Diocesan Chapels and Oratories. Worship facilities located on property owned by the Diocese of Michigan and intended for occasional use, including seasonal chapels, retreat center chapels and oratories, shall be under the control of the Bishop. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall arrange for maintenance and operation of such facilities by a congregation or recognized organization of the Diocese, and members of the clergy or laypersons leading worship shall record service data in the manner required for congregations under these Canons. All financial offerings given at such facilities shall be promptly deposited in a fund designated by the Bishop, and information regarding worship shall be included in an annual report of Diocesan Council.

3.1.1.7 Interdenominational Congregation. An Interdenominational Congregation is a church formed by combination of an Episcopal congregation with a congregation of a different denomination in communion with the Episcopal Church, for the purpose of forming a single congregation under the leadership of a single clergy person. The Ecclesiastical Authority will determine the process by which such a congregation is recognized; the status of clergy having charge of the congregation, including voting privileges in Convention; and the manner in which lay leadership of the congregation is organized. Except as the Ecclesiastical Authority may determine, an Interdenominational Congregation is subject to all provisions of the Canons of this Diocese. An

41 Interdenominational Congregation may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a congregation of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese.

3.1.1.8 Status. All congregations recognized as parishes, diocesan missions, academic chaplaincies, parochial missions, worshipping communities, diocesan chapels or oratories, or interdenominational congregations as of October 30, 2004 shall continue in the form of their recognition and their voting status unless and until their status is changed as provided for in these Canons.

3.1.2 Admission, Recognition. When a body of worshipers seeks (i) recognition as a congregation, or (ii) recognition and admission to voting status in the Diocese, or (iii) when a recognized congregation seeks recognition as a different type of congregation, the process shall be as follows:

3.1.2.1 Consultation. The leaders of the body of worshipers or the wardens of the congregation, as the case may be, first shall consult with the Ecclesiastical Authority regarding their intent. The Ecclesiastical Authority may refer the leaders or wardens to the members of the Office of the Bishop for assistance in preparing their petition and supporting documentation.

3.1.2.2 Petition. The petition shall be in the following form:

[Date] To the Right Reverend ______, Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan etc.

Right Reverend Sir/Madam: God willing, we the undersigned, being members of a community of Christians willing to live and work for the spread of the kingdom of God; promising obedience to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church; agreeing to exercise our corporate ministry under the pastoral care and godly supervision of the Bishop; and acceding to the authority of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and of the Diocese of Michigan, do hereby petition for recognition as a _____[Type of Congregation]_____ in the Diocese of Michigan[ and admission to voting status at Conventions of this Diocese]. The name of our congregation shall be [or] is: ______. Our primary worship site shall be [or] is ______[Street Address]______, in the _____[City, Village, Township]_____ of ______, County of ______. Our primary program site shall be [or] is ______[Street Address]______, in the _____[City, Village, Township]_____ of ______, County of ______. We further commit ourselves faithfully to support the ministry of this congregation, of its clergy and of the Diocese of Michigan for a minimum period of three years from this date, and for as long thereafter as God may grant; to represent Jesus Christ and his Church in the world; to bear witness to our Lord’s work of reconciliation; and to take our place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church.

Respectfully submitted, [signatures of the petitioners]

42 3.1.2.3 Documentation. The following information, as may be appropriate for the status being sought, shall accompany the petition:

3.1.2.3.1 Worship. For any congregation already recognized in this Diocese, or for a body of worshipers not yet recognized in this Diocese: a narrative and statistical description of the petitioners’ corporate worship, including attendance at all services, for not less than the six (6) months preceding the date of its petition.

3.1.2.3.2 Ministry. (a) For a congregation already recognized, a narrative report concerning the petitioners’ ministry with its own members and with its surrounding or identified community during the previous twenty‐four (24) months; or (b) for a body of worshipers not yet recognized: a statement of the petitioners’ current or proposed ministries.

3.1.2.3.3 Finance. (a) For a congregation already recognized: audited financial statements for the two (2) most recent consecutive fiscal years; and evidence that for a period of not less than the two (2) most recent consecutive fiscal years the congregation, from its own resources, has fully supported the compensation of its clergy in a manner consistent with diocesan policy, maintained its property, met its normal operating expenses, and paid its full asking; or (b) for a body of worshipers not yet recognized: evidence that the petitioners command resources sufficient for these purposes.

3.1.2.3.4 Indebtedness, Property. For any congregation or body of worshipers: full information regarding any current indebtedness pertaining to real estate or personal property used, or intended for use, in connection with the petitioners’ corporate ministry; and a declaration recognizing the Diocese of Michigan as having residual interest in any such real estate or personal property which may be currently owned by the petitioners or acquired in the future.

3.1.2.3.5 Parochial Mission Property Trust. For a congregation or body of worshipers seeking recognition as a Parochial Mission: a complete statement in writing of all real estate, personal property, cash or endowment funds, and other assets or indebtedness of the founding congregation to be held in trust by the founding congregation for the Parochial Mission pending its recognition as an independent congregation within the Diocese; and a certified copy of minutes of the meeting of the founding congregation and of the Governing Body of the congregation authorizing the formation of the Parochial Mission and the imposition of the trust with respect to property to be used for the benefit of the Parochial Mission, and committing to actions pursuant to these Canons if the Parochial Mission becomes an independent congregation. The founding congregation shall hold all such property in trust for the benefit of the Parochial Mission.

As a condition for recognition of the Parochial Mission, the proposed transfer of any real property by the founding congregation to the Parochial Mission shall be subject to the consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee as provided in these Canons. Conditions with respect to such transfer may be imposed as a condition of approval by the Standing Committee, the Bishop or the Diocesan Council. Upon recognition of the Parochial Mission as a Parish or Diocesan Mission, the founding congregation shall transfer and convey the

43 trust property to the Parish or to the Diocese, as the case may be, without further action required of the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Diocesan Council or the Standing Committee. In the event the Parochial Mission ceases to function as a congregation, the trust imposed on the property of the founding congregation shall be released.

3.1.2.3.6 Notice to Congregations. For any congregation or body of worshipers: evidence that notice in writing of the petitioners’ intent has been delivered to the member of the clergy in charge and the secretary of the Governing Bodies of each recognized congregation of this Diocese located within a five (5) mile radius of the petitioners’ primary worship site, and that the congregations so notified have been allowed not less than sixty (60) days to forward their comments to the Ecclesiastical Authority.

3.1.2.3.7 Bylaws. (a) For congregations already recognized: a copy of the current bylaws of the congregation, certified by the secretary of the congregation as current; or (b) for a body of worshipers not yet recognized: a copy of the proposed bylaws.

3.1.2.3.8 Readiness for Incorporation. For a congregation seeking recognition as a Parish, or for a body of worshipers seeking recognition as a Parish: a copy of the petitioners’ proposed articles of incorporation and application for incorporation under the laws of the State of Michigan as an ecclesiastical not‐for‐profit corporation; a copy of the petitioners’ proposed bylaws; and a copy of the petitioners’ application for tax‐exempt status.

3.1.2.4 Approval, Disapproval. When the petition and supporting documentation has been submitted, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall consult with the Diocesan Council regarding the merits of the petition, and then shall submit his/her recommendation to Diocesan Council within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date on which the petition was received by the Ecclesiastical Authority. A recommendation to recognize a congregation or to recognize a member congregation as a different type of congregation shall require a two‐ thirds vote of the members of Diocesan Council to approve. The Ecclesiastical Authority and the Diocesan Council may approve recognition subject to conditions they deem appropriate. If the petitioners’ request is approved, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall so notify the Secretary of Convention and the secretaries of all congregations of the Diocese. If the Diocesan Council disapproves the petition, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall inform the petitioners in writing of the reasons for this action. If a petition is disapproved for any reason other than failure to provide information required by this Canon, the petitioners may appeal the disapproval for admission either to the Diocesan Council or to Annual Convention which, by a two‐thirds vote of the Members of Convention present and voting, may vote to approve the petition.

3.1.2.4.1 Convention, Ratification. Admission to voting status shall be provisional pending ratification by Annual Convention. The Diocesan Council shall submit to Annual Convention a resolution for ratification of admission and seating of the lay delegates from the congregation immediately following adoption of the report of the Committee on Qualifications, which shall require approval by majority vote of those Members of Convention present and voting.

44 3.1.2.5 Implementation of Parish Organization. Upon notification of approval of recognition of a parish, a special organizational meeting of the congregation shall be called for purposes of approving the organizational documentation, including the proposed articles of incorporation signed by not fewer than six (6) incorporators, the proposed bylaws, and the proposed application for tax‐exempt status, and shall designate those persons authorized to sign the organizational documentation. Those persons authorized to sign shall file the documents with the appropriate governmental authorities. The organizational meeting shall be called and conducted in accordance with these Canons.

3.1.2.5.1 Notification to Diocese. Upon receipt of the filed copies of the organizational documentation, copies, together with a copy of the signed bylaws and certified minutes of the organizational meeting, shall be sent to the Office of the Bishop for inclusion in the official records of the Diocese.

3.1.3 Change of Status for a Parochial Mission. Should a founding congregation or the Parochial Mission desire that the Parochial Mission become a Diocesan Mission or a Parish, the Governing Body of the founding congregation shall present a resolution to authorize this action to an annual or special meeting of the adult communicants in good standing of the founding congregation. A complete statement in writing of all real estate, personal property, cash or endowment funds, and other assets or indebtedness held in trust for the Parochial Mission shall accompany the resolution. If by majority vote the adult communicants in good standing of the founding congregation approve the resolution, the clergy and wardens of the founding congregation promptly shall call a meeting of the communicants of the Parochial Mission for the purpose of securing their commitment to its status as an entity independent of the founding congregation. Should a majority of the communicants affirm their commitment by agreeing to sign the petition, and if the number of petitioners is sufficient for the status to be sought, then the adult communicants in good standing of the Parochial Mission shall elect by majority vote two wardens and such other officers as the communicants deem necessary. The Parochial Mission’s wardens then shall proceed as provided in these Canons, except that the petitioners’ supporting documentation shall include the vote tallies for the resolution approved by the Governing Body and adult communicants in good standing of the founding Parish, a certified copy of minutes of the meeting of the founding congregation approving formation of the Parochial Mission and the imposition of trust, the written statement of real estate and other assets or indebtedness to be transferred by the founding congregation to the former Parochial Mission as an independent entity, and the record of approvals of the property transfer. Upon recognition of the Parochial Mission as a Parish or Diocesan Mission, the founding congregation shall transfer and convey the trust property to the Parish or to the Diocese, as the case may be, without further action required of the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Diocesan Council or the Standing Committee. Should a dispute arise between a Parochial Mission and its founding congregation regarding any aspect of separation, both parties shall have a right of appeal to the Standing Committee, which, by a majority vote of its members present and voting, shall decide the question.

45 3.1.4 Special Situations.

3.1.4.1 Merged Congregations. When, by a two‐thirds vote of their members at annual meetings, or at special meetings called for the purpose, two or more congregations decide to merge into a single congregation, the Ecclesiastical Authority, in consultation with the members of the clergy in charge and the governing bodies, shall cause to be drafted and submitted to Diocesan Council an agreement for merger detailing all material arrangements between or among the congregations, including the proposed name of the merged congregation, disposition of property and other financial assets, and provisions for clergy and lay leadership. Approval of the agreement for merger shall require a two‐thirds vote of the members of Diocesan Council present and voting at any meeting, and the agreement shall become effective immediately upon approval by Diocesan Council. Ratification by Annual Convention shall not be required.

3.1.4.2 Other Partnerships. Congregations that yoke, cluster, or form other partnerships in order to share resources for ministry shall retain their original canonical identities and responsibilities, including voting privileges at Convention.

3.1.4.3 Total Ministry Congregation. In such manner as the Canons of General Convention and of this Diocese shall permit, a congregation may adapt its forms of organization and leadership to provide for collaborative ministry, sometimes referred to as “total ministry.” A congregation adopting such collaborative forms of ministry shall do so with the permission, and under the guidance and supervision, of the Ecclesiastical Authority. All clergy licensed to serve in such a congregation, if canonically and actually resident in the Diocese of Michigan, shall be entitled to vote in Conventions of this Diocese. When in these Canons the term “member of the clergy in charge” is used, the ministry team of such a congregation shall determine which ordained member(s) shall exercise the rights, or discharge the duties, indicated in these Canons, and shall so notify the Ecclesiastical Authority and the Secretary of Convention.

3.1.4.4 Voluntary Reversion to Mission Status. A Parish may petition for recognition as a Diocesan Mission or Parochial Mission. If the Vestry intends to seek such recognition, it shall notify in writing all adult communicants in good standing of the congregation in writing of its resolution authorizing such action. If the resolution is approved by a two‐thirds majority of the adult communicants in good standing present and voting at an annual meeting of the congregation or a special meeting called for such purpose, the wardens, acting on behalf of the Vestry and the congregation, shall be responsible for submitting the congregation’s petition to the Ecclesiastical Authority, together with such supporting documentation as the Ecclesiastical Authority may require. If the petition and supporting documentation is satisfactory, the Ecclesiastical Authority, acting in consultation with the advice and consent of Diocesan Council, may recognize the congregation as a Diocesan Mission or Parochial Mission, and shall so notify the Secretary of Convention and all congregations of the Diocese. Upon recognition as a Diocesan Mission or Parochial Mission, ownership of all real and personal property held by the former Parish, together with all cash or endowment funds, registers, records and other materials, shall be conveyed to, and become the property of, the Diocese, or of the Parish assuming responsibility for the congregation, as the case may be, and the former Parish’s corporate status under the laws of the State of Michigan shall be dissolved.

3.1.4.5 Congregations Seeking Help. Should the Governing Body, or the member of the clergy in charge of a congregation, determine that a congregation’s ministry and/or financial or other resources have become so compromised that its ability to continue to function as a congregation is in question, they shall seek consultation with the Ecclesiastical Authority on how and by what means the congregation may be aided and counseled in attempts to amend the conditions of its deterioration. The Ecclesiastical Authority may on its own make such a determination and, in such a case, shall attempt to engage the Governing Body or member of the clergy in charge in consultation on the matter; and if unsuccessful, shall report the same to the Diocesan Council which shall determine what remedies may be available to sustain the congregationʹs life and ministry.

As directed by the Diocesan Council, the Ecclesiastical Authority, the member of the clergy in charge, the Governing Body of the Congregation, and others as may be relevant, shall, in joint consultation, determine what alternatives may be available to sustain the congregation’s life and ministry, or, failing all else, to provide for its dissolution.

Alternatives to be considered may include, but need not be limited to: (a) reversion to mission status, if a Parish; (b) congregational redevelopment; (c) yoking, merging, or clustering with other congregations; (d) collaborative, or “total”, ministry; and (e) forming an interdenominational congregation.

After consideration of alternatives, and the actions necessary to bring about their fruition, the Ecclesiastical Authority, and the member of the clergy in charge, if any, and representatives of the Governing Body of the Congregation, shall report the results of their consideration to the Diocesan Council, and shall recommend a particular course of action to the congregation.

Should the implementation of that course of action, and all subsequent attempts to attain satisfactory amendment fail, the congregation, by action of its Annual or other meeting; the member of the clergy in charge, if any, the Governing Body of the Congregation; or the Ecclesiastical Authority may recommend that Diocesan Council mandate the reorganization or dissolution of such a congregation. Representatives of the congregation shall be given opportunity to provide comments with regard to such action, either in person, or in writing, before Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee.

Approval of a course of action that changes the status of a congregation shall require the affirmative vote of two‐thirds of all members of the Diocesan Council, and a majority of the members of the Standing Committee. The actions of the Diocesan Council and Standing Committee shall take effect immediately. Upon such action, ownership of all real and personal property held by the former congregation, together with all cash or endowment funds, registers, records and other materials, shall be conveyed to, and become the property of, the Diocese or of the congregation assuming responsibility for the congregation if that congregation is a Parish. If the congregation whose status is changed was a Parish, its corporate status under the laws of the State of Michigan shall be dissolved, as the Diocesan Council may determine. Within 30 days of such

47 actions, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall notify the Secretary of Convention and all congregations of the Diocese regarding the disposition of this matter. Whenever it is determined that a congregation is to be dissolved, it shall be the responsibility of the Ecclesiastical Authority and the Diocesan Council to provide for appropriate celebration of the congregation’s history, ministry, and contribution to the life of the Diocese.

3.2 Expectations for a Congregation. The canons of the TEC establish reasonable expectations for congregations.

3.2.1 Mission and Ministry. Each congregation in the Diocese shall be responsible for the following, in a manner reflecting local circumstances and the spiritual gifts of its members: (a) offering public worship, providing administration of the Sacraments, and preaching the Gospel on a regular basis; (b) practicing the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, both within the congregation and in the local community; and (c) acknowledging the oversight, visitation, ministry and counsel of the Bishop.

3.2.2 Administration. The member of the clergy in charge and the Governing Body of each congregation shall: (a) exercise ministry in accord with the Constitution and Canons of General Convention and of the Diocese of Michigan; (b) ensure that the congregation is in the charge of a duly called or appointed member of the clergy or ministry team serving under the pastoral oversight of the Bishop; (c) cause to be elected and send three voting delegates to the Deanery Caucus, Annual Convention, and Special Conventions, if a Voting Congregation; (d) share with other congregations the financial support of the mission and ministry of the Diocese and of TEC, and engage in active discussion with the Diocesan Council regarding such support; (e) hold annual and special meetings of members, adopt bylaws, and elect a governing body; (f) cause its governing body to organize, elect or appoint two wardens, elect or appoint other officers, meet regularly, fill vacancies, and develop, adopt and administer the annual congregational budget; (g) compensate, and provide benefits to, stipendiary clergy and lay employees in accord with diocesan policy, and engage in active discussion with the Diocesan Council regarding fair personnel and compensation practices; (h) exercise fiduciary responsibility for the property and assets of the congregation, administer the affairs of the congregation in accord with these Canons, and cause all church accounts to be audited annually; (i) maintain its legal and tax exempt status in good standing; and (j) submit annual parochial reports as required by the Canons of General Convention and of the Diocese.

3.2.3 Consultation. When a congregation shall fail demonstrably to fulfill its responsibilities in either mission and ministry or administration, the Ecclesiastical Authority, or such persons as the Ecclesiastical Authority may designate, may inquire of the member of the clergy in charge, if there be any, and of the Governing Body, wardens and other lay leaders as to the reasons for that failure, and may offer aid and counsel to enable the congregation to meet its responsibilities. To correct

48 such difficulties the parties may identify and implement those actions most likely to restore healthy congregational ministry and performance of normal administrative duties.

3.2.4 Redevelopment of a Congregation. When a congregation cannot function in the manner anticipated by these Canons, the Ecclesiastical Authority and the congregation may enter into a mutual agreement for congregational redevelopment. Under such an agreement all parties shall commit their best efforts to restore healthy congregational ministry and performance of normal administrative duties through creative and cooperative use of the spiritual, educational, administrative and other resources of both the Diocese and the congregation.

3.2.5 Stewardship. By personal example, preaching, and other means, members of the clergy shall help the members of their congregations to be good stewards and to understand and adopt proportional giving, that is, the prayerful and intentional relating of one’s giving to one’s ability to give, based on the biblical standard of the tithe, as the appropriate basis for personal financial stewardship. Members of the clergy shall also encourage adult members of the congregation to draft wills and make other provisions for the long‐term welfare of their loved ones; and, in this context, members of the clergy shall provide information regarding deferred gifts to the Church. By personal example, education, and other means, the wardens and members of the congregation’s Governing Body shall encourage all members to make a formal annual commitment, or pledge, in support of the mission and ministry of the local congregation, Diocese, and wider Church, and shall organize and conduct an annual in‐gathering of such commitments or pledges. Christian educators in the local congregation shall help their students appreciate the importance of stewardship, and, when a student has reached the age of sixteen (16) years, shall encourage him or her to make a formal annual commitment, or pledge, as a normal responsibility of adult membership in the Church. 3.3 Members of Congregations. All persons who have received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, whether in this Church or in another Christian Church, and whose Baptisms have been duly recorded in this Church, as provided in the Canons of the General Convention, shall be members of this Church, and eligible to be members of a congregation in this Diocese.

3.3.1 Categories of Membership. Congregations in this Diocese shall recognize the following categories of membership:

3.3.1.1 Member. Any baptized person who is a member of The Episcopal Church and whose baptism is recorded in the records of the congregation, and who regularly participates in the worship of a congregation shall be deemed a member of that congregation.

3.3.1.2 Communicant. Any member who, during the preceding year, has received Holy Communion at least three (3) times in the congregation where his/her membership is recorded shall be considered a communicant of that congregation.

3.3.1.3 Communicant in Good Standing. Any communicant who, during the preceding year, has been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and in working, praying and giving for the spread of the kingdom of God, shall be considered a communicant in good standing of the congregation.

3.3.1.4 Adult Status. As provided in the Canons of the General Convention, a communicant sixteen (16) years of age or older shall be considered an adult communicant, and who, when properly licensed, may exercise the liturgical and other ministries proper to the laity.

3.3.2 Inactive Status. If for a period of one (1) year a member of any congregation shall fail to attend worship, unless for good cause prevented, that person shall be considered inactive, and this change of status shall be noted in the records of the congregation. If that person shall resume regular attendance at worship, that person shall be considered an active member, and so noted in the records of the congregation.

3.3.3 Clergy. Members of the clergy have responsibilities both to their congregations and to the Bishop. Therefore, members of the clergy are not eligible to participate in lay capacities, to be employed by a congregation, or to be elected or appointed as an officer of a congregation, without a written exemption from the Bishop, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee.

3.4 Property of Congregations. All property, real and personal, owned or held by or for the benefit of any congregation or its purposes, including that held by any person or entity that is affiliated with or formed by the congregation, is held in trust for the Church and the Diocese, subject to these Canons. Property of a congregation is the responsibility of its Governing Body. All pews in every congregation in this Diocese shall be forever free.

3.4.1 Title to Real Property. Title to real property is held as follows: (a) Parishes. Title to property shall be held in the name of the parish as incorporated in the State of Michigan, subject to the provisions of Canon 3.4. (b) Parochial Missions. Title to property shall be held by the founding parish in trust for the parochial mission. (c) Other Congregations. Title to all property for all other types of congregations shall be held by the Diocese, and shall be held subject to the control and direction of the Diocesan Council. If it is deemed in the best interests of the congregation, with the approval of the Bishop, the Standing Committee and the Governing Body of the congregation, title to property used by a congregation may be transferred to it. Such approval may be subject to conditions. Prior to any transfer of title to a congregation, the congregation shall be incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan and shall provide the documentation required by these Canons.

3.4.2 Acquisition. A congregation shall obtain the consent and approval of the Bishop and the Standing Committee prior to acquiring any interest in real property.

3.4.2.1 Location. Subject to the notice requirements of these Canons, the site of a new location for a congregation shall not be established, or the site of an existing congregation changed, without the prior consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee.

3.4.2.1.1 Notice. Before seeking consent by the Bishop and the Standing Committee, a congregation seeking to establish a new location or change locations shall notify the members of the clergy in charge and the Governing Bodies of all congregations located within a five (5) mile radius of the

50 proposed location, and if there are none, to each of the three congregations whose places of worship are nearest to the proposed location. Notice shall include the site of the new location and provide not less than sixty (60) days for the members of the clergy in charge and Governing Bodies of each notified congregation to respond or present objections and comments.

3.4.3 Construction, Alteration and Improvement of Congregational Facilities. A congregation shall not begin construction of any new facility or permanent improvements to, or alteration (not including normal maintenance, remodeling and redecorating) or enlargement of any existing facility belonging to the congregation without the prior approval of the Bishop and the Standing Committee. Prior to seeking approval, the Governing Body of shall obtain the approval of the congregation. Plans for construction or alteration shall be submitted to the Standing Committee or a committee designated by it for review and approval. The term “facility” includes churches, parish or other meeting halls, rectories and housing, schools, and buildings used by the congregation.

3.4.3.1 Demolition. Congregational facilities shall not be demolished, removed, taken down or otherwise disposed of without the prior consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee. Prior to seeking consent, the Governing Body shall obtain the approval of the congregation.

3.4.4 Encumbrance. A congregation may not encumber its interest in real property without the prior consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee. Prior to seeking consent, the Governing Body shall obtain the approval of the congregation.

3.4.4.1 Refinancing of Encumbrances. A congregation may refinance an encumbrance securing indebtedness previously approved by the Bishop and the Standing Committee without the consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee, or the congregation, if the indebtedness is not increased, the collateral is not changed, and the amount financed or the rate of interest is not increased; or the maturity date advanced to a date sooner than the refinanced encumbrance.

3.4.4.2 Statements of Account. When a congregation encumbers property, it shall, within thirty (30) days of doing so, prepare and furnish to the Bishop and the Standing Committee copies of the lien or mortgage and any note. On or before January 31 of each year, the Governing Body shall provide to the Bishop and the Standing Committee a statement showing all terms and conditions of the encumbrance, including original principal amount, rate of interest, payment amount, maturity date of the indebtedness; the amount of principal and interest paid and the dates of all payments made during the preceding calendar year, and the beginning and ending principal balances, together with the name and address of the lender, mortgagee or lien holder.

3.4.5 Alienation and Transfer. A congregation shall not alienate (which includes convey, transfer legal or equitable title or a possessory interest therein, lease, sell and give) personal property with a fair market value of $10,000.00 or more and any interest in real property without the prior consent of the Bishop and Standing Committee. Prior to seeking consent, the Governing Body of shall obtain the approval of the congregation at a duly called meeting.

51 3.4.6 Insurance. A congregation shall maintain adequate insurance coverage on all of its property, both real and personal, against hazards and liability in minimum amounts as may be required by Diocesan policy. An inventory of all personal property and its value shall be taken and kept current by the Governing Body of a congregation, with a copy retained off‐site. Congregations that do not purchase such insurance through Church Insurance Company of Vermont, or its successor, shall provide the Diocese a copy of the declarations page from its policy by September 1st of each year, verifying that coverage meets at least the minimum amount required by Diocesan policy.

3.4.7 Management, Maintenance and Administration. The Governing Body shall be responsible for the proper and timely management, maintenance and administration of all property of a congregation.

3.4.8 Use. As provided by the Canons of the General Convention and these Canons, for the purposes of the office and for the full and free discharge of all functions and duties pertaining thereto, the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation shall at all times be entitled to the use and control of the property and facilities of the congregation, including all appurtenances and furnishings, and have access to all records and registers maintained by or on behalf of the congregation.

IV. GOVERNANCE OF CONGREGATIONS

4.0 Congregational Governance, Generally. Congregations shall be governed and administered by the appropriate Governing Body and by the member of the clergy in charge, who shall work together for the good of the congregation, Diocese and wider Church. The members of the Governing Body are stewards of their congregation’s property and lay spiritual leaders of its mission and ministry. Bylaws of a congregation may provide for additional, but not lesser, requirements than are provided by these Canons, and any provision of the bylaws that contradicts the Canons of the General Convention or of this Diocese shall be null and void. Standard business methods as required by the Canons of the General Convention, and, as applicable, the procedures and controls recommended in The Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (the then‐ current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) or other resources recommended by the TEC from time to time shall be observed in all actions of the congregation and its Governing Body. Action requiring consent of or vote by a congregation under these Canons shall be taken at an annual or special meeting of the congregation, as may be appropriate, and all such meetings shall be called, convened and conducted as provided in these Canons. The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) shall govern meetings of congregations and Governing Bodies in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Canons or such other rules of order as are authorized by the bylaws of the congregation.

4.1 Meetings of Congregations. All recognized congregations shall hold and conduct meetings as specified in these Canons.

4.1.1 Organizational Meeting. Promptly upon notification of recognition as a congregation or as a Parish, the congregation shall hold an organizational meeting, called by any three (3) or more persons who signed the petition for recognition. Notice of the meeting shall be given by one or more of those persons to all who signed the petition and to any other interested persons, personally or by mail or electronic communication to the member of the clergy in charge and all members of

52 the Governing Body, and posted in a publication of the congregation published in advance of the meeting and in a prominent place in the church building or other place of worship.

4.1.1.1 Purpose of Organizational Meeting. At the organizational meeting, the organizational documentation as submitted to the Diocese shall be approved and provisions made for signing and filing it with the appropriate governmental authorities. In addition, members of the Governing Body and, if appropriate, delegates to Convention of the Diocese shall be elected as provided in these Canons, and other business may come before the meeting as provided in the notice of the meeting.

4.1.1.2 Voting. All persons who signed the petition for admission shall be entitled to vote at the organizational meeting. In addition, all other persons who are sixteen (16) years of age or older and are baptized shall be entitled to vote, if they sign a declaration signifying their intention to become adult communicants in good standing in the congregation and accepting the terms of the petition and organizational documentation. The declarations are to be kept with the minutes of the meeting. A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary to approve any action or elect any person. A quorum shall be fifty percent (50%) of the number of persons required by these Canons to form and seek recognition as a congregation.

4.1.1.3 Presider and Officers. The member of the clergy in charge of the congregation shall preside at the organizational meeting. If there is no member of the clergy in charge, or in the absence of the member of the clergy in charge, those entitled to vote shall choose from their number a person to preside at the organizational meeting. The person presiding shall appoint a secretary and two judges of election. The judges shall not permit any unqualified person to vote; and shall canvass the vote and shall declare the results.

4.1.1.4 Records and Minutes. A full record and minutes of the meeting, including copies of all documents submitted to the Diocese and all other organizational documents, shall be kept by the Secretary of the meeting as part of the congregation’s records and available for inspection. The Secretary shall send a copy of the record and minutes to the Office of the Bishop.

4.1.2 Annual and Special Meetings. Annual meetings of a congregation for business purposes shall occur during the month of January, at a time and place established by the bylaws or at such place of common access to all adult communicants as provided by notice of the meeting. Once convened, the meeting may be recessed from time to time, as determined by a vote of those in attendance at the meeting. Special meetings of a congregation may be called by the congregation’s Governing Body, the wardens or the member of the clergy in charge, or upon written petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the voting communicants in good standing of the congregation presented to the secretary of the congregation, who shall call for the meeting. A special meeting shall be convened within thirty (30) days after the call for the meeting.

4.1.2.1 Notices. Public notice of the call of, and the time and place for, the annual meeting and any special meeting of the congregation shall be published by the Governing Body, wardens or the member of the clergy in charge at all services on not less than two (2) Sundays immediately preceding the meeting,

53 and shall be given personally or sent by mail or electronic communication to all members of the congregation, the member of the clergy in charge and all members of the Governing Body; and posted in a publication of the congregation issued in advance of the meeting, and posted in a prominent place in the church building or other place of worship. Notice of a special meeting shall include the object or purpose of the meeting. The Order of Business for all meetings of a congregation shall be published and made available with the notice of the meeting.

4.1.2.2 Presider. The member of the clergy in charge of the congregation shall preside at all meetings of the congregation. The member of the clergy in charge may designate a member of the Governing Body to preside at any meeting. The presider may require that any motion be presented in writing.

4.1.2.3 Membership Roll and Quorum. Not less than sixty (60) days prior to any annual or special meeting, the Governing Body, in consultation with the member of the clergy in charge, shall cause to be prepared and made available a list of adult communicants in good standing eligible to vote. A minimum of ten per cent (10%) of the number of adult communicants in good standing as reported in the Parochial Report for the year prior to the date of the meeting shall constitute a quorum.

4.1.2.4 Voting. An adult communicant who has been a communicant in good standing of his/her congregation for not less than six (6) months shall be eligible to vote at annual or special meetings of the congregation. An adult communicant in good standing who has been a member of his/her congregation for not less than six (6) months shall be eligible for election or appointment to any office in his/her congregation or in the Diocese, to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan. A majority of those present shall be needed to take any action or to elect, unless a greater number is required in these Canons or in the bylaws of the congregation.

4.1.2.5 Records and Minutes. A full record and minutes of the meeting shall be kept by the secretary of the Governing Body, or such other person as may be designated by the presider, and shall be kept in the records of the congregation.

4.1.2.6 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. At any annual meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose, a congregation may amend the Articles of Incorporation of a Parish and/or the bylaws of the congregation as may be deemed necessary for the management of the temporal matters of the congregation, by a vote of two‐thirds majority of those present and voting. The Articles of Incorporation and the bylaws shall be in conformity with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese, and in conformity with the laws of the State of Michigan. Written notice of any action that adopts or amends the Articles of Incorporation and/or the bylaws shall be given in the manner provided in these Canons not less than thirty (30) days prior to any annual or special meeting at which that action will be considered. This notice shall be in addition to public notice given at all regular services on not less than two (2) Sundays as provided in these Canons. Notice may also be provided by mail or electronic communication to the members of the congregation.

54 4.2 Governing Body of Congregations. The Governing Body of a congregation shall manage the temporal and business affairs and the property of the congregation in accordance with these Canons.

4.2.1 Governing Bodies, Generally.

4.2.1.1 Qualifications for Election. To be eligible for election or appointment to the Governing Body of a congregation, a candidate must be an adult communicant in good standing in the congregation and eligible to vote. No employee of the congregation, and no member of the clergy without a written exemption from the Bishop, given with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, may serve as an elected or appointed member of its Governing Body.

4.2.1.2 Number and Classes; Terms. The bylaws of the Congregation shall provide for the number of members on the Governing Body, which shall be not fewer than six (6) and not more than fifteen (15) members. The term of membership on the Governing Body is three (3) years, expiring at an annual meeting. The first Governing Body shall have three classes of equal numbers, one of which classes shall hold office for one (1) year, another class for two (2) years, and a third class for three (3) years.

4.2.1.2.1 Terms, Bylaw Provisions. The bylaws of a congregation may provide for terms of fewer than three (3) years for all members if at least six (6) members are elected for three (3) year terms; in which case, any additional number up to the maximum number may serve for terms of fewer than three years.

4.2.1.3 Election of Governing Body. A number of members sufficient to fill all vacancies on the Governing Body of the congregation shall be elected by the adult communicants in good standing of the congregation at the annual meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose, as provided by these Canons and by the bylaws of the congregation. The bylaws may provide for a nomination process. Election shall be by a vote of the majority of those qualified members present and voting. Members elected to the governing body serve until the election of their successors. At any meeting at which members of the Governing Body are elected, the wardens, when present, shall be judges of the election, shall present the slate of qualified candidates, shall not permit any unqualified person to vote, shall canvass the vote and shall declare the results. The wardens may appoint other qualified members to assist as judges of the election.

4.2.1.4 Vacancies. All vacancies occurring in the Governing Body between annual meetings shall be promptly filled by the remaining members of the Governing Body at any meeting of the Governing Body, and the person so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term of the predecessor. Any person so appointed shall meet the qualifications for election to the Governing Body.

4.2.1.5 Limitation on Term of Office. A member of the Governing Body is not eligible for re‐election or appointment to the Governing Body until the annual meeting next following the expiration of the current term of office. A person appointed to serve as the result of a vacancy shall be eligible for election to a term upon the expiration of the current term of office; provided, however, that a person may not serve more than six (6) consecutive years without a one (1) year

55 hiatus. In the event that a qualified member cannot be found to stand for election after exhausting the list of members, the Governing Body may appoint for one year a person who by this Canon would otherwise be ineligible for the term to be served.

4.2.2 Organization of Governing Body; Officers. As soon as practical after the annual meeting, or a special meeting preceding it, at which members were elected to the Governing Body, and in any event within fifteen days of election, its members shall hold an organizational meeting at which they shall elect or appoint officers, as provided below. A person may not hold more than one office. A person may serve in an office other than warden, as prohibited by Canon 4.4.4.2 and/or be a member of the Governing Body, but shall be required to recuse him/herself from all decisions regarding the compensation and benefits of any lay employee who is his/her spouse, child, parent, sibling or domestic partner.

4.2.2.1 Wardens, Number and Election. The members of the Governing Body shall elect from their members two (2) persons to serve as wardens, who shall fairly divide the duties of the two offices and perform such other duties as may be designated by the Governing Body or the member of the clergy in charge. In the event of the absence or disability of one warden, the duties shall be performed by the remaining warden. In the event of any vacancy in the office of wardens, the Governing Body shall elect a successor to fill such vacancy, within fifteen (15) days of notice of vacancy.

4.2.2.1.1 Duties of Wardens. The wardens, in concert with the Governing Body, shall: (a) Cooperate with, assist and advise the member of the clergy in charge to develop and maintain a climate and environment of mutual ministry, trust and honesty within which the congregation will be provided with effective leadership for the furtherance of its mission. (b) Cooperate with, assist and advise the member of the clergy in charge to identify and hear the concerns of the congregation and to communicate to the congregation, and resolve, as necessary, those concerns of congregational leadership. (c) Cooperate with, assist and advise the member of the clergy in charge to preserve order and decorum in and around the Church on all occasions. (d) Assist and advise in the discharge of the duties of the clergy as may be designated and requested by the member of the clergy in charge, and in all matters, act as chief stewards and spiritual lay leaders of the congregation. (e) Preside at all meetings of the Governing Body or the congregation in the absence, or at the request, of the member of the clergy in charge. (f) Perform and exercise the temporal duties and powers of the clergy in the absence of a member of the clergy in charge, as provided by these Canons. (g) Perform any and all other duties as may be specified by the Canons of the General Convention, the Canons of this Diocese and the bylaws of the congregation.

56 4.2.2.2 Other Officers, Selection or Appointment; Duties. The members of the Governing Body shall select or appoint not less often than annually from members of the congregation, who may but do not need to be members of the Governing Body, a secretary and a treasurer; and may elect other officers as the members deem necessary. If the secretary, treasurer and other officers are not members of the Governing Body, they shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Governing Body to serve ex officio with voice and without a vote.

4.2.2.2.1 Secretary. The secretary, or a clerk, shall provide for the keeping of minutes of all proceedings of the Governing Body and meetings of the congregation; for the maintenance and availability of an accurate roll of the membership of the congregation; for the preservation all records, documents and papers of the congregation not required to be maintained by any other person or officer; and shall deliver such records to any successor in office. The secretary serves as the secretary of the congregation. Unless another member of the Governing Body is otherwise authorized by resolution of the Governing Body, the secretary, or clerk, shall sign all reports and corporate documents, and shall attest to all public acts of the Governing Body as may be required by law or Canon. The secretary shall perform such other duties as may be provided in the bylaws or assigned by the Governing Body. The Governing Body may appoint a recording secretary or clerk for purposes of taking and keeping minutes of all proceedings of the Governing Body, who does not need to be a member of the Governing Body and who may not exercise or perform the legal duties of the secretary.

4.2.2.2.2 Treasurer. The treasurer shall account for the receipt of all monies collected by or on behalf of the congregation, and shall make all disbursements as approved by the Governing Body, and maintain accurate records of all receipts and disbursements. The treasurer shall perform all duties of office and be bonded in accordance with the business methods in church affairs as established from time to time by the Canons of the General Convention and the Diocese. The treasurer of each congregation shall present a monthly written financial accounting of the affairs of the congregation to the Governing Body; shall present an annual written report to the annual meeting of the congregation; and timely provide the necessary information and assist in the preparation of the Parochial Report, or any similar report required by the Canons of the General Convention. The treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be provided in the bylaws or assigned by the governing body.

4.2.2.2.3 Other Officers. The Governing Body may appoint, hire or otherwise select such other officers and assistants as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties, which may include a recording secretary, a financial secretary, assistant treasurers, tellers, and others, and who need not be elected members of the Governing Body. The duties of the officers shall be determined by the Governing Body or the bylaws of the congregation.

4.3 Meetings of Governing Body. Meetings of the Governing Body may be scheduled or called by the member of the clergy in charge, or by the wardens, or by written request of one‐third (1/3) of the Governing Body. Notice of a meeting shall be given by notice personally or by mail or electronic communication to the member of the clergy in charge and all members of the Governing Body, and posted in a publication of the congregation published in advance of the meeting and in a prominent place in the

57 church building. Notice may be waived by the member of the clergy in charge and by the members of the Governing Body. If the bylaws of the congregation so provide, meetings may be held by any means that permits all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with all other persons participating in the meeting, including meeting in person, conference call, or other means of remote communication; and action taken may be recorded by consent resolution signed by members voting.

4.3.1 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Governing Body of the congregation shall be held not fewer than six (6) times throughout the year between annual meetings.

4.3.2 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Governing Body may be called by the member of the clergy in charge, or by the wardens, or by one‐third (1/3) of the members of the Governing Body upon giving not less than five (5) days notice personally or by mail or electronic written communication to the member of the clergy in charge and all members of the Governing Body. Notice of a special meeting shall include the object or purpose of the meeting and the order of business. Notice may be waived by the member of the clergy in charge and by the members of the Governing Body.

4.3.3 Presider. The member of the clergy in charge shall preside at all meetings of the governing body, or may designate a member of the Governing Body to preside at any meeting. In the absence of the member of the clergy in charge, one of the wardens, or a member of the Governing Body chosen by the wardens, shall preside. The member of the clergy in charge shall have no vote at the meeting except when presiding, and only in the case of a tie vote.

4.3.4 Quorum. A majority of the members of the Governing Body shall constitute a quorum.

4.3.5 Absences and Removal. In the event that any member of the Governing Body shall be absent from the regular meetings for a period of three (3) consecutive months, or shall be absent for three (3) meetings out of six (6) consecutive meetings, the remaining members of the Governing Body may, with the advice and consent of the member of the clergy in charge, remove the absent member from office and appoint a qualified successor to fill the unexpired term. If the congregation is without a member of the clergy in charge, the advice and consent of the Bishop, or other person designated by the Bishop, must be obtained before such action is taken.

4.3.6 Records and Minutes. Records and minutes of any meeting of the Governing Body shall be kept by the Secretary, or other person designated to do so. All records and minutes shall be kept with the congregation’s records and shall be available for inspection.

4.4 Duties of Governing Body. The Governing Body of a congregation shall be responsible for the care and management of all of the temporal affairs of the congregation and to the extent necessary, the worship and spiritual life of the congregation, as required by these Canons, the Canons of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church and applicable state, local or federal law.

58 4.4.1 Duties Generally.

4.4.1.1 Temporal Matters. The Governing Body, subject to requirements for particular types of congregations, shall be responsible for care and management of the property and assets of the congregation; and relations with clergy, administration of the congregation’s finances, the election of wardens, appointment of other officers, hiring of employees as otherwise provided by these Canons, supervision of volunteers, maintenance of records, preparation of an annual budget of the congregation, and shall generally govern the congregation as required by applicable law and canons.

4.4.1.1.1 Legal Representatives of Parishes. Except as provided by state or Diocesan law, the Vestry of a Parish shall be agents and legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the Parish to its clergy. All instruments, contracts and legal documents shall be signed in the corporate name by a Warden and the Secretary or Treasurer, unless, by resolution of the Vestry, one of them or some other member or members of the Vestry are authorized as the signatories. Members of the clergy are not the legal representatives of a Parish; and have no authority legally to bind a Parish unless authorized by resolution of the Governing Body.

4.4.1.1.2 Business Methods. Every congregation and organization within it shall observe standard business methods as required by Canons of the General Convention, and, as applicable, procedures and controls recommended in the current edition of The Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) or other resources recommended by the Canons of the General Convention from time to time.

4.4.1.2 Worship and Spiritual Matters. The Governing Body of a congregation shall, to the extent appropriate and necessary, assist the clergy in worship and as spiritual leaders of the congregation. In the absence of clergy, the Governing Body shall make provision for the conduct of public worship and the pastoral needs of the congregation.

4.4.1.3 Relations with Clergy. The Governing Body shall, except as otherwise provided by these Canons, be responsible for the relations of the congregation with its member(s) of the clergy, and to that end, shall as required provide for maintenance and compensation (including the funding of pension obligations) of clergy; assure that there is adequate opportunity for clergy self‐care and renewal; and otherwise fulfill the letter of agreement between the member of clergy and the congregation, In the event of disability or conflict, the Governing Body shall be responsible for seeking assistance or resolution from the Ecclesiastical Authority.

4.4.1.3.1 Filling Vacancy. Whenever a Parish is without a member of the clergy in charge, the Governing Body shall fill such vacancy according to the Canons of the General Convention and these Canons; provided, however, that no election of and call to a member of the clergy may be made unless and until all requirements of the Church Pension Fund in that congregation shall be paid in full, and the current diocesan policy on compensation and benefits have been met.

59 4.4.1.3.2 Clergy Transition, Other Congregations. Whenever a recognized congregation shall be without a member of the clergy in charge, the Governing Body shall consult with the Ecclesiastical Authority for appointment of a successor member of the clergy in charge.

4.4.1.4 Delegates to Convention. The Governing Body shall select lay delegates to Conventions of the Diocese if lay delegates are not elected by the congregation.

4.4.2 Records. The Governing Body shall be responsible for the maintenance and filing of all required and appropriate records as may be required by law or Canon. The member of the clergy in charge shall at all times have access to all records and registers maintained by or on behalf of the congregation.

4.4.2.1 Parish Register. The Governing Body shall assist the clergy in the maintenance of the Parish Register, and assure its accuracy. As required by canon, the Governing Body shall present the Parish Register to the Bishop or the representative of the Bishop at every visitation.

4.4.2.2 Annual Parochial Report. The Governing Body shall, with the member of the clergy, prepare, approve and timely file the Annual Parochial Report as required by the Canons of the General Convention and this Diocese; and to assure the accurate maintenance of the appropriate records required for such report, and shall assist in the maintenance of an accurate list of membership of the congregation.

4.4.2.3 Annual Corporate Report. The Governing Body shall prepare and timely file such annual corporate reports and records as may be required by the State of Michigan, and such reports shall be signed by one of the Wardens and the Secretary.

4.4.2.4 Minutes and Other Records. The Governing Body shall make provision for the maintenance of the corporate minutes and records of other proceedings by the Secretary, or Clerk, and for such other property and business records as may be required by law or canon, including but not limited to employee records, tax records, property records, memorial and trust documents, municipal and governmental permits, and historical records. Records shall be available for inspection.

4.4.2.5 Corporate Records. The Governing Body shall make provision for the maintenance of all necessary corporate records, including but not limited to a current copy of the bylaws of the congregation, corporate reports, corporate minute book, and membership lists.

4.4.2.6 Insurance Policies and Records. The Governing Body shall make provision for the maintenance of all records required by any insurance carrier or provider, and shall maintain an accurate inventory of all corporate property and its condition on an annual basis.

60 4.4.3 Finance.

4.4.3.1 Accounts. The Treasurer of the congregation and of each organization in the congregation shall provide a written annual report of funds to the annual meeting of the congregation.

4.4.3.2 Audit of Accounts. All accounts of every congregation, including clergy accounts and accounts of all organizations in a congregation, shall be audited annually (based on calendar year) by an independent certified public accountant or such audit committee or process as shall be authorized by Diocesan Council. The annual audit report shall be filed with the Treasurer of the Diocese not later than September 1 of the calendar year following the end of the annual period audited; and shall be available for public inspection, including by any member of the congregation.

4.4.3.3 Clergy Discretionary and Other Funds. Clergy discretionary funds and other funds under the direct control of a member of the clergy are church‐owned accounts. Money in these accounts shall be disbursed by the clergy in keeping with purpose(s) for which said funds were established. The accounts shall be maintained and administered in the manner described in the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (the then‐current edition, as it may be amended from time to time) or other materials authorized by the Canons of General Convention, and in Diocesan policy; and, like other church accounts, shall be subject to annual audit.

4.4.3.4 Accurate Payrolls. The Governing Body shall be responsible for accurate computation and payment of payroll for clergy and lay employees.

4.4.3.5 Indebtedness. Subject to these Canons the Governing Body of a congregation shall have the authority to incur indebtedness on behalf of the congregation, provided, however, a congregation shall not have the authority to create or incur any liability on behalf of or against the Bishop or the Diocese. Any indebtedness shall require the prior written consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee and the approval of the congregation, except as follows:

4.4.3.5.1 Refinancing. The Governing Body of a congregation may refinance an encumbrance securing indebtedness without the consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee, or the congregation, if the indebtedness is not increased, the collateral is not changed, and the amount financed or the rate of interest is not increased; or the maturity date is advanced to a date sooner than the refinanced encumbrance.

4.4.3.5.2 Capital Repairs and Maintenance. With the prior approval of the congregation, the Governing Body of an incorporated congregation may finance indebtedness for capital repairs, maintenance and improvements of its property, and replacements of and additions to real estate and equipment, where the amount of such indebtedness, plus all other debts and obligations already existing, does not exceed fifty per cent (50%) of the average annual receipts of the congregation during the previous three years. In computing “receipts” under this section, all endowments, bequests, designated receipts and restricted funds shall be excluded.

61 4.4.3.5.3 Current Expenses. With the prior approval of the congregation, the Governing Body of an incorporated congregation may finance indebtedness for current expenses where the amount of such indebtedness, plus all other debts and obligations for current expenses already existing, does not exceed twenty per cent (20%) of the total current receipts of the congregation for the preceding year. Payment for all indebtedness for current expenses shall be provided for in the budgets for the next two (2) years with the reasonable expectation of payment in full from the projected receipts for that period. In computing “receipts” under this section, all endowments, bequests, designated receipts and restricted funds shall be excluded.

4.4.3.5.4 Unincorporated Congregations. An unincorporated congregation shall not have the authority to incur indebtedness or other obligation or liability in excess of the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), other than the obligation for the compensation of its clergy, without the prior written consent of the Bishop and the Diocesan Council and the approval of the congregation.

Whenever a congregation incurs indebtedness, it shall, within thirty (30) days of doing so, prepare and furnish to the Bishop and the Standing Committee copies of any note, financing statement, lien or other security or payment agreement. On or before January 31 of each year, the Governing Body shall provide to the Bishop and the Standing Committee a statement showing all terms and conditions of the indebtedness, including original principal amount, rate of interest, payment amount, maturity date of the indebtedness; the amount of principal and interest paid and the dates of all payments made during the preceding calendar year, and the beginning and ending principal balances, together with the name and address of the lender, mortgagee or lien holder.

4.4.4 Relations with Layperson Employees, Generally. The relationship between the Governing Body and a layperson hired by the congregation is that of employer and employee or independent contractor. The employer of all laypersons hired by the congregation shall be the Governing Body, which alone shall have authority to determine compensation and benefits. The Governing Body shall provide compensation and benefits to all employees in accordance with the compensation and benefit policies adopted, and from time to time amended, by the Diocese and required by applicable law. It is expected under ordinary circumstances that all staff of a congregation is under the general supervision of the member of the clergy in charge except as otherwise agreed between the member of the clergy in charge and the Governing Body.

4.4.4.1 Background Investigation. The Governing Body shall inform itself about laypersons proposed for employment for positions involving regular contact with, or supervision of, persons aged 17 years or younger, including background investigations sufficient to satisfy reasonable inquiry about the person’s character and fitness for the position. Any person who is to be considered for employment shall consent in writing to such background investigation, as the Governing Body shall deem appropriate as a condition for consideration for employment.

4.4.4.2 Paid Staff and the Governing Body. A layperson employee of a congregation may not serve as an elected or appointed member of the Governing

62 Body. If a member of the Governing Body is also a member of the immediate family (defined as parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner) of a layperson employee, then that member of the Governing Body may not participate in any decision regarding hiring, termination, compensation, or other matters pertaining to the layperson employee’s relationship with the congregation. A person may not serve as senior or junior warden while a member of the immediate family is a layperson employee.

4.4.4.3 Outside Assistance. The Governing Body alone shall have authority to retain the services of lawyers, certified public accountants, financial planners, and other outside professionals whose counsel may be required to fulfill the Governing Body’s legal and fiduciary responsibilities. The Governing Body shall be responsible for payment of any fees occasioned by such use of outside professional assistance from congregational funds.

4.4.5 Volunteers. All persons who serve as volunteers in support of the ministry of the congregation shall be under the supervision of the member of the clergy in charge or of the Governing Body, in the same manner as is provided in these Canons regarding employees.

4.4.5.1 Volunteer Youth Workers. No person shall be permitted to have any role as a volunteer in Christian education for persons 17 years of age or younger, or to supervise any youth group or youth activity sponsored by the congregation, until that person has established a pattern of regular attendance at worship, and regular participation in adult activities, for a period of not less than six (6) months.

4.4.5.2 Background Investigation. The Governing Body shall inform itself about laypersons volunteering for positions involving regular contact with, or supervision of, persons aged 17 years or younger sufficiently to satisfy reasonable inquiry about the person’s character and fitness for the position. The Governing Body shall obtain consent in writing to such background investigation, as the Governing Body shall deem appropriate as a condition for consideration for such service.

4.4.6 Policies Concerning Abuse and Harassment. The Governing Body shall be governed by, and shall comply with, those policies and procedures of the Diocese for prevention of child abuse and sexual harassment, being mindful that once such policies and procedures are adopted, failure to implement and follow these policies and procedures may create serious legal liability. All persons, whether employees, independent contractors or volunteers, whose work will involve regular contact with, or supervision of, persons aged 17 years or younger shall receive exploitation and sexual abuse prevention training approved by the Diocesan Council, and sign the commitment to adhere to the policies of these programs as a condition for employment or engagement.

V. MINISTRY

5.0 Ministry, Generally. Ministry is service rendered in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who declared himself a servant of all, and who shares his servanthood with all members of the Church. Thus the Church’s ministers are laypersons and members of the clergy, bishops, priests and deacons. The Canons of the General Convention provide

63 broadly for ministry of all baptized persons. This Article of these Canons supplements and implements the Canons of the General Convention.

5.1 Members of the Clergy. Each congregation shall be in the charge of a member of the clergy, and may be served by and minister through other members of the clergy.

5.1.1 Members of the Clergy in Charge. In the case of a Parish or a Parochial Mission, the member of clergy in charge is a Rector; in the case of a Diocesan Mission or Worshiping Community, it is a Vicar; in the case of an Academic Chaplaincy, it is a Chaplain; in the case of a congregation in leadership transition, it is an Interim Priest; in the case of a congregation in development or redevelopment, it is a Priest‐in‐Charge; and in the case of a congregation served by a total ministry team, it is the total ministry team, or one or more of its members designated by the total ministry team as “in charge.” Each of such clergy is referred to in these Canons as the “member of the clergy in charge.” The Bishop shall exercise oversight authority in all congregations without a member of the clergy in charge.

5.1.2 Other Members of the Clergy.

5.1.2.1 Assistant Clergy. Assistant members of the clergy shall be selected by the member of the clergy in charge in the manner provided by the Canons of the General Convention, with the approval of the Ecclesiastical Authority and of the Governing Body of the Congregation and shall serve under the authority and direction of the member of the clergy in charge.

5.1.2.2 Deacons. Deacons pursue their ministry under the direction and supervision of the Bishop, as provided by the Canons of the General Convention. A deacon may be assigned to a congregation by the Bishop, and, with respect to his/her ministrations within the congregation, the deacon shall serve under the direction of the member of the clergy in charge. 5.1.2.3 Supply Clergy. Under the direction and supervision of the Bishop, supply clergy provide occasional sacramental and pastoral services to a congregation in the absence of the member of the clergy in charge, and shall be compensated in accordance with the policies established by the Diocesan Council and/or the Office of the Bishop.

5.1.2.4 Associated Clergy. Members of the clergy may be invited by a member of the clergy in charge to serve within that congregation, and, when doing so, shall serve at the pleasure, and under the direction and supervision, of the member of the clergy in charge.

5.1.2.5. Ministry Team. In congregations served by a total ministry team the functions normally performed by the member of the clergy in charge and/or assistant clergy are distributed among the members of a ministry team composed of clergy and laypersons, all of whom serve under the pastoral oversight of the Bishop.

5.2 Relations with Clergy, Generally. The relationship between a congregation and clergy is approved by the Ecclesiastical Authority and governed by the Canons of the General Convention and the Canons and policies of this Diocese.

5.2.1 Letters of Agreement. The mutual expectations and responsibilities of the member of the clergy in charge and of any assistant clergy, and of the Governing

64 Body and congregation, shall be described in a letter of agreement, or covenant. A letter of agreement is intended to clarify the relationship between the parties, enhance their ministries, and avoid occasions for conflict. Any provision of a letter of agreement which is in conflict with the Canons of the General Convention or of this Diocese, or with diocesan policy, shall be null and void. Such letters and any amendments of them shall not be effective unless and until approved by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

5.2.2 Compensation and Benefits. The Governing Body of the congregation shall be responsible for compensating the member of the clergy in charge and assistant clergy in accordance with the compensation and benefit policies adopted, and from time to time amended, by the Diocese.

5.2.2.1 Inability to Follow Policy. If at any time the Governing Body is unable to compensate its clergy in accordance with diocesan policy, the wardens shall so notify the Ecclesiastical Authority, indicating the steps being taken to bring the clergy person’s compensation into compliance with diocesan policies.

5.2.2.2 Annual Housing Resolution. As required under federal income tax laws and regulations, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year a member of the clergy shall determine that portion of his/her compensation to be considered “housing and utility allowance” for tax purposes, and this determination shall be incorporated into a resolution adopted by the Governing Body and made a part of its corporate minutes.

5.2.3 Conflict. Because conflict within a congregation may undermine the pastoral relationship or inhibit the congregation’s ministry, both the member of the clergy in charge and the wardens shall be responsible for seeking intervention by the Ecclesiastical Authority, in the same manner as is provided for in Canons of the General Convention.

5.2.3.1 Dissolution. If any member of the clergy in charge or the Governing Body of a congregation desires a dissolution of the pastoral relation, and they cannot agree, either may proceed in the same manner as provided in the Canons of the General Convention.

5.3 Change in Clergy Leadership.

5.3.1 Notifications. When a member of the clergy in charge intends to resign, the member of the clergy shall promptly advise the Ecclesiastical Authority, and, as soon as practicable, shall notify the wardens and Governing Body of the congregation. Upon learning that the member of the clergy in charge intends to depart, the wardens shall independently notify the Ecclesiastical Authority, and shall make themselves available to the Ecclesiastical Authority and members of the Office of the Bishop to arrange for transition in clergy leadership.

5.3.2 Termination Arrangements. When a member of the clergy in charge announces his/her intention to resign, and is not under discipline, the member of the clergy, wardens and Governing Body shall agree on, and commit to writing, as an amendment of the letter of agreement or as a new letter of agreement, arrangements that include the following: (a) effective date of the resignation;

65 (b) amount and payment in full of terminal compensation, deferred and severance benefits, insurance premiums, pension contributions, and accumulated sick leave and vacation benefits, if any; (c) date for vacating church‐provided housing, if applicable; and (d) plans for celebrating the ministry that is ending. The wardens promptly shall deliver a copy of the proposed arrangements to the Ecclesiastical Authority for approval.

5.3.3 Interim Period. During the period following termination of the formal relationship of the member of the clergy in charge and the congregation and the calling or appointment of a new member of the clergy in charge (the “interim period”), the Ecclesiastical Authority and Governing Body of the Congregation shall work together to ensure that the unity and ministry of the congregation is maintained, and that the congregation is prepared to receive a new member of the clergy in charge.

5.3.3.1 Arrangements for Clergy Services. The Office of the Bishop shall assist the wardens and Governing Body in their efforts to arrange for the services of supply, interim or other clergy in the interim period. When no member of the clergy is serving the congregation, the wardens shall arrange for pastoral care of parishioners, maintain the regular schedule of worship services, and assume those administrative functions normally exercised by the clergy.

5.3.3.2 After Resignation. The relationship between a congregation and its former clergy person(s) shall be defined in a policy developed by the Bishop in consultation with members of the clergy, and adopted by the Diocesan Council.

5.3.3.3 Interim Clergy. With respect to an interim period, the wardens, with the advice of the Governing Body shall consult with the Ecclesiastical Authority, or with members of the Office of the Bishop, regarding assignment to the congregation of an Interim Priest to serve as member of the clergy in charge during the interim period. When arrangements for interim ministry are made with a member of the clergy who is not a trained interim ministry specialist or an experienced interim clergy, that member of the clergy shall receive interim ministry training at an early date through an organization or training program approved by the Ecclesiastical Authority. The Interim Priest shall represent the Bishop’s ministry, guide the congregation through the developmental steps associated with clergy leadership transitions, and prepare the congregation to receive a new clergy leader. Regardless of title, the Interim Priest shall exercise in full the authority of a rector, vicar, or chaplain, as the case may be, save only as to term of service. The Interim Priest shall not be a candidate for the position of permanent member of the clergy in charge of the congregation he/she serves. A congregation shall not exercise any right of termination of an Interim Priest prior to his/her normal and expected date of leave‐taking until the wardens have consulted with, and received permission of, the Ecclesiastical Authority, which shall be conditioned on the congregation’s compliance with diocesan policy in such matters.

5.3.3.4 Search. The wardens, with the advice of the Governing Body, shall consult with the Ecclesiastical Authority, or with members of the Office of the Bishop or Diocesan Office, prior to forming any group or committee responsible for a search for a new member of the clergy in charge. A search for new clergy

66 shall be conducted in conformity with the Canons of the General Convention, and the Canons and policies of this Diocese.

5.3.3.5 New Member of the Clergy in Charge. In securing the services of a new member of the clergy in charge, the Governing Body shall proceed as follows:

5.3.3.5.1 Parishes. Upon completion of the search process, the Vestry shall forward the name(s) of the nominee(s) to the Ecclesiastical Authority as provided in the Canons of the General Convention. The Vestry, after consideration of any communication from the Ecclesiastical Authority at a meeting duly called and held for that purpose, may elect a Rector; and shall provide written notice of the election, signed by the wardens, to the Ecclesiastical Authority, who shall ascertain that the member of the clergy has accepted the call, as provided by the Canons of the General Convention.

5.3.3.5.2 Priest‐in Charge. After consultation with the Governing Body, the Bishop may appoint a Priest to serve as Priest‐in‐Charge of any congregation in which there is no member of the clergy in charge. In such congregations, the Priest‐in‐Charge shall exercise the duties of member of the clergy in charge as provided by the Canons of the General Convention and these Canons, subject to the authority of the Bishop.

5.3.3.5.3 Other Congregations. The Governing Body of congregations other than parishes shall consult with the Ecclesiastical Authority for the appointment of a new member of the clergy in charge as Priest‐in‐Charge, Vicar or Chaplain.

5.3.3.5.4 Call. A congregation may not call a new member of the clergy in charge unless and until all requirements of the Church Pension Fund of that congregation shall be paid in full, and the current requirements of diocesan policy on compensation and benefits have been met, with respect to all members of the clergy serving the congregation.

5.4 Ministry of Laypersons. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism obligates each member of the Church to be faithful in prayer and worship, resist evil, proclaim the Gospel, love and serve one’s neighbors, and strive for justice and peace. This baptismal ministry is foundational, and all other ministries, lay and ordained, derive from it. Therefore, it shall be the responsibility of each individual Christian, assisted by the Bishop, Commission on Ministry, members of the clergy in charge, and congregations of this Diocese to provide for full expression of the ministry of all baptized persons.

5.4.1 Responsibilities of the Bishop. The Bishop, the Office of the Bishop, and other bodies and committees of the Diocese, as the Bishop may deem appropriate, shall provide for affirmation and development of lay ministries, making available to individuals and congregations resources for identification of gifts, training, and opportunities for service.

5.4.2 Responsibilities of the Commission on Ministry. The Commission on Ministry shall adopt policies and procedures for the cultivation of lay ministries, and shall set standards, as appropriate, for training, examination, determination of competence, licensing, and continuing education for those lay ministers identified in the Canons of the General Convention. The Commission may utilize the Board of

67 Examining Chaplains, or may create other committees or communities, to assist in implementing its policies and procedures, as the Bishop and Commission may deem necessary. In its work the Commission shall give equal weight to lay and ordained ministry.

5.4.3 Responsibilities of the Clergy. The member of the clergy in charge of each congregation of this Diocese, and other clergy serving under the direction of the member of the clergy in charge, shall facilitate the discernment of gifts and opportunities for ministry on the part of lay members; provide or assist, as necessary, with training, licensing, and continuing education of lay ministers; and observe the provisions of the Canons of the General Convention which require that certain lay ministers be confirmed communicants in good standing. The member of the clergy in charge shall ensure that the lay order is fully represented in the congregation’s worship and ministry, and that youth and young adult communicants are made aware of the variety of lay and ordained ministries to which members of the Church may be called.

5.4.4 Responsibilities of Governing Bodies. The Governing Body of each congregation of this Diocese shall nurture and affirm the variety of lay ministries expressed in the congregation, and, at regular intervals, shall plan, implement, and evaluate the congregation’s ministry with the local community, wider Church, and world.

VI. ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINE

6.0 Title IV of General Canons. Those provisions of Title IV of the General Canons of The Episcopal Church that are applicable to the Diocese are hereby incorporated as part of this Title. To the extent, if any, that any of the provisions of this Title are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of Title IV of the General Canons of The Episcopal Church, the provisions of Title IV shall govern. This Title will take effect on July 1, 2011. Until that time, the terms of the prior Title VI of the Diocese of Michigan will continue in effect, and the terms of those elected or appointed to fill positions under that title will continue until June 30, 2011, or as long thereafter as may be needed to complete matters in process under the prior Title.

6.1 Diocesan Cooperation. The Episcopal Dioceses in Michigan have expressed a desire to cooperate in the ecclesiastical disciplinary process of any matter in any such Diocese, including the creation of a common Disciplinary Board and the sharing of other resources as deemed appropriate. This Title is intended to facilitate the participation of this Diocese in such cooperative efforts with those Episcopal Dioceses in Michigan that adopt similar local canons. When any General Canon of The Episcopal Church allows information be given to a Bishop, the only Bishop to whom such information may be given is the Bishop of the Diocese in which the Respondent is canonically resident. The venue of any proceedings shall be in the Diocese in which the Respondent is canonically resident.

6.2 Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board shall consist of a minimum of four persons, two clergy and two lay, from each participating Diocese. In addition, the participating Dioceses will take turns selecting one additional clergy member. A member of the Standing Committee of any participating Diocese may not serve on the Disciplinary Board.

68 6.2.1 Selection of Members of Disciplinary Board. Members of the Disciplinary Board from this Diocese, sufficient to fill any upcoming vacancies, will be elected by the Annual Convention.

6.2.2 Terms. The terms of the initial members of the Disciplinary Board begin on July 1, 2011. At the first meeting of the Disciplinary Board after July 1, 2011, the members elected by each Diocese then participating will draw lots to determine one clergy member and one lay member elected by that Diocese who will serve until December 31, 2011. The remaining members will serve until December 31, 2012. Thereafter, each participating Diocese will select replacements for members of that Diocese whose terms will expire at the end of the year. Members so selected will serve a two‐year term, each term to begin on January 1 following selection.

6.2.3 Successive Terms. Members may serve no more than two successive terms. If a member is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy involving a member from this Diocese, the term of the replacement member will be the unexpired term of the member being replaced, and the replacement member is eligible for election to a successive term.

6.2.4 Clergy Members. The clergy members of the Disciplinary Board must be canonically and geographically resident within the Diocese from which they are selected.

6.2.5 Lay Members. The lay members of the Disciplinary Board must be adult Communicants in Good Standing of a congregation in the Diocese from which they are selected, and must be geographically resident in that Diocese.

6.2.6 Vacancies. Vacancies on the Disciplinary Board will be filled as follows: (a) Upon the determination that a vacancy exists, the President of the Disciplinary Board shall notify the Bishop of the vacating member’s Diocese of the vacancy and request appointment of a replacement member of the same order as the member to be replaced. (b) If the vacancy involves a member from this Diocese, the Bishop shall appoint a replacement Disciplinary Board member in consultation with the Standing Committee. (c) Persons appointed to fill vacancies on the Disciplinary Board must meet the same eligibility requirements as apply to elected members of the Disciplinary Board. (d) With respect to a vacancy resulting from a challenge, the replacement member will serve only for the proceedings for which the elected member is not serving as a result of the challenge.

6.2.7 President. As soon as practicable after January 1 of each year, but no longer than 60 days after January 1 of each year, the Disciplinary Board will meet and elect from its membership a President, who may be a member of the clergy or lay person, and who shall serve as President for a term of one year (until a replacement is elected).

6.2.8 Clerk. The Disciplinary Board shall appoint a Clerk to assist the Disciplinary Board with records management and administrative support. The Clerk may be a member of the Disciplinary Board.

69 6.2.9 Preserving Impartiality. In any proceeding under this Title, if any member of a Conference Panel or Hearing Panel of the Disciplinary Board shall become aware of a personal conflict of interest or undue bias, that member shall immediately notify the President of the Disciplinary Board and request a replacement member of the Panel. Respondentʹs Counsel and the Church Attorney shall have the right to challenge any member of a Panel for conflict of interest or undue bias by motion to the Panel for disqualification of the challenged member. The members of the Panel, not the subject of the challenge, shall promptly consider the motion and determine whether the challenged Panel member shall be disqualified from participating in that proceeding.

6.3 Intake Officer. An Intake Officer will be appointed from time to time by the Bishop. The Bishop may appoint one or more Intake Officers according to the needs of the Diocese. The Bishop shall publish the name(s) and contact information of the Intake Officer(s) throughout the Diocese.

6.4 Investigator. The Bishop will appoint one or more Investigator(s), as needed, in consultation with the President of the Disciplinary Board. Investigators may but need not be Members of the Church.

6.5 Church Attorney(s). The Bishops, with the consent of their Standing Committees, will appoint, as needed, one or more attorneys to serve as Church Attorney(s). The person(s) so selected must be a duly licensed attorney in the state of Michigan, but need not reside within the Diocese where the proceedings are to take place. Persons serving as a Church Attorney shall hold no other appointed or elected position provided for under this Title, and shall not include Chancellors or Vice Chancellors of either Diocese, members or employees of the same law firm, company or institution as a Chancellor of Vice Chancellor, or any person likely to be called as a witness in the proceeding. A Church Attorney may be removed for cause by the Bishop with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee.

6.6 Advisors. In each proceeding under this Title, the Bishop of the Diocese from which the proceeding arises shall appoint an Advisor for the complaining party and an Advisor for the Respondent. Persons serving as Advisors shall hold no other appointed or elected position provided for under this Title, and shall not include Chancellors or Vice Chancellors of either Diocese, members or employees of the same law firm, company or institution as a Chancellor or Vice Chancellor, or any person likely to be called as a witness in the proceeding. The complaining party and the Respondent are each free to engage an attorney at their own cost.

6.7 Costs and Expenses. The reasonable costs and expenses of the Disciplinary Board, the Intake Officer, the Investigator, the Church Attorney, the Board Clerk and the Pastoral Response Coordinator shall be the obligation of the Diocese in which the Respondent is canonically resident, unless the alleged offense took place elsewhere and the respective Bishops agree on a different cost allocation. Other costs shall be the responsibility of individual parties incurring them.

6.8 Records.

6.8.1 Record of Proceedings. Records of active proceedings before the Disciplinary Board, including the period of any pending appeal, shall be preserved and maintained in the custody of the Clerk, if there be one, otherwise by the Diocesan office in which the Respondent is canonically resident.

6.8.2 Permanent Records. The Bishops shall make provision for the permanent storage of records of all proceedings for clergy canonically resident in their respective Dioceses under this Title at the Diocese and the Archives of the Episcopal Church, as prescribed in Title IV of the General Canons of The Episcopal Church.

VII. AMENDMENTS

7.0 Amendments, Generally. The Canons of this Diocese may be amended as provided below, and shall be amended as necessary to conform to the Canons of the General Convention as adopted from time to time without necessity of formal action.

7.1 Proposed Amendments. Amendments, including additions, to the Canons to be proposed to a Convention shall be submitted to the Committee on Constitution and Canons (in this Title, the “Committee”) at least one‐hundred twenty (120) days before the Convention at which they are to be considered, and the Committee shall file a report of such proposed amendments, together with its recommendations regarding adoption, with the Secretary of Convention not less than sixty (60) days before the date of such Convention. The Secretary shall furnish the text of the Committee’s report to the Members of Convention with other notices in advance of the Convention as required under these Canons.

7.2 Report of Proposed Amendments. The Committee shall report proposed amendments, and may make recommendations concerning them, as the first order of business of the Convention following organization of the Convention. No amendment of these Canons may be considered by the Convention unless the amendment is reported to the Convention by the Committee.

7.3 Adoption of Amendments. When any proposed amendment is before the Convention for consideration, changes or amendments to the proposal may be made by a majority vote before final action thereon, in the same manner as amendment to any motion unless the Members of Convention, by a favorable vote of two‐thirds of the Members entitled to vote at such Convention adopt a special rule of order to consider the proposed amendment as a whole and without opportunity for amendment. No amendment of these Canons may be made without a favorable vote of two‐thirds of the Members of Convention present, or, if the vote is by orders, by a majority vote of those present in each order.

7.4 Effective Date. Any amendment of these Canons shall not be effective with regard to the proceedings of or actions taken at the Convention at which such amendment was adopted. Unless the motion for adoption of an amendment requires otherwise, an amendment to these Canons is effective upon the close of business of the Convention at which adopted.

7.5 Captions, Paragraph Headings. The captions of Articles and the descriptive titles or headings of each section of these Canons are for reference purposes only, and not substance; and are not to be considered a formal part of the text of the Canons.

Section II

Reports to 185th Diocesan Convention

Deanery Reports

Commission on Ministry

Communications/The Record

Congregational Life

Diocesan Council Summary

Episcopate

Finance

Registrar’s Reports

Standing Committee Report

Total Ministry/Ministry Development

Trustees of the Diocese

Whitaker Institute

Youth and Young Adults Ministry (YAYA)

Reports of Agencies, Institutions and Committees

Capital Deanery 2019

As with much of the Diocese of Michigan, the Capital Deanery experienced change and movement forward. St. Katherine’s Williamston joyfully welcomed the Rev. Fred Nestrock, formerly of St. Andrew’s Waterford, as Priest-in-Charge. Fr. Nestrock arrived after an extended period of discernment by the congregation. He follows the Rev. Ron Byrd, who is presently the Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministries, and a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. The congregation also assists with Forster Woods Adult Day Center, located on the church’s eleven acres. The center just celebrated its seventh year, and is continuing to expand. St. Michael’s Lansing is growing! – much food, that is. The church is using part of its acreage as a community garden, with ten-by-ten feet plots available. In its own words, St. Michael’s is dedicated to be “the green jewel in the midst of the concrete jungle.” The surplus from the garden is shared with parishioners and neighbors. St. Michael’s has also been involved with “Girls on the Run”, a program of empowerment for 13-year old girls that stresses health and success. Parishioners continue to dish our ‘dogs for Spartan fans during home football games at MSU from their stadium food concession. All Saints’, East Lansing promotes an engaged parish life throughout the year – from its annual celebration of the Day of the Dead complete with Mexican food and music, to participation in Pride March this past June. All Saints’ also hosted a walkabout for the bishop candidates in May. On Fridays, All Saints’ offers a coffee house with conversation and musical performances, singing, poetry and spoken word. Christ United in DeWitt welcomes worshipers with Kiva-style seating – a Eucharist in the round that draws in all participants. In its description of the parish, Christ United explains it is an interdenominational church founded by the Episcopal and Lutheran Churches. The 10 o’clock service is streamed to those who are unable to attend. Canterbury MSU received a new chaplain in the fall of 2018. The Rev. Donna McNiel took over from One Community to reinvigorate an Episcopal presence on campus. The chaplain and students meet Wednesday evenings in the Union Building on campus. The ministry is designed for students, creating an option different from their “parents’ church.” St. Paul’s, Lansing was put back together at last! After a wicked wind blast that pulled the wall (facing the Capitol Building) away from the roof, rebuilding and restoration was completed. The ministries of this active downtown parish include a program supporting children at a local elementary school with clothing, supplies, and food. Blood drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross, book study, and an extensive outreach program are also centers of ministries. As with St. Michael’s, the parishioners of St. Paul’s will staff a food concession for MSU home football games. The Rev. Karen Lewis, rector, recently returned from a three-month sabbatical.

Detroit Deanery Annual Report to the 2019 Diocesan Convention

Congregations All Saints’, Detroit; Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit; Christ Church, Detroit; Christ Church, Grosse Pointe; Church of the Messiah, Detroit; Grace Church, Detroit; Spirit of Hope, Detroit; St. Cyprian’s, Detroit; St. John’s, Detroit; St. Luke’s, Ferndale; St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s, Detroit; St. Michael’s, Grosse Pointe; St. Peter’s, Detroit; Trinity Episcopal Church, Saint Clair Shores; Church at Crossroads, Detroit.

An Active Year The Detroit Deanery has had a good year and one of transitions. We enjoyed meetings with a focus on social justice topics, St. Peter’s work on renewable energy, and Safe Church. Multiple churches continued to join in ministry with the Church at Crossroads, the Winter Warmth project at the Cathedral, and meals at Spirit of Hope.

Very exciting developments in the deanery included the additions of:

 The Rev. Emily Williams Guffey as rector of Christ Church Detroit;

 The Rev. Anthony Estes as Priest-in-Charge of Spirit of Hope;

 The Rev. Walter Brownridge as Associate for Parish Life and Christian Formation (Interim) at Christ Church Grosse Pointe.

The Detroit Deanery was also excited to welcome the Rev. Emily Williams Guffey as our new Dean, with our former Dean, the Rev. Bob Alltop, accepting a call outside of the deanery.

The regular worship and fellowship continue to guide how the Episcopal Church is being the Body of Christ within Detroit and beyond. This worship sustains us in our call to love all embody reconciliation in Detroit.

The Very Rev. Emily Williams Guffey

The Downriver Area Council Deanery Annual Report, 2019

Saint Luke’s, Allen Park Trinity, Belleville Resurrection, Ecorse Saint James, Grosse Ile Saint Michael and All Angels, Lincoln Park Trinity, Monroe Grace, Southgate Christ the King, Taylor Saint Thomas, Trenton Saint Stephen’s, Wyandotte

Our wonderful and supportive Downriver Area Council Deanery (DRAC) meets three times a year for enriching ministry programs to support our fellow Deanery churches and for prayer and fellowship. Each congregation in our Deanery sends 2-4 representatives to each Deanery meeting. Attendance averages between 20-35 people. Our Deanery meetings generally last about 2 hours, from 7pm-9pm, on a Tuesday evening at one of our Deanery churches. For the first hour, we have a guest ministry speaker and then we break for fellowship and treats provided by the host church. During the remaining time, we hear the Dean’s Report, the Diocesan Council Representative’s Report and our Treasurer’s Report. We accept the Minutes of the previous Deanery Meeting and then a representative of each church shares resources and news of what is currently going on at his or her parish church, past and upcoming events and an invitation for members of other churches to participate. On October 9, 2018, our Deanery (DRAC) meeting was held at St. Michael and All Angels in Lincoln Park. Our guest speaker was the Rev. Phil Dinwiddie, St. James, Grosse Ile, who shared background information about the process leading up to General Convention and also the news and highlights of General Convention which took place in the summer of 2018. On February 19, 2019, our Deanery (DRAC) meeting was held at St. Thomas’ in Trenton. Our guest speakers were the Rev. Vicki Hesse, Director of Whitaker, Eric Travis, Diocesan Youth Missioner, and Pam Wagner of Grace, Southgate. They came and presented (to our Diocese) the new Universal Safe Church Training.

On April 30, 2019, our Deanery (DRAC) meeting was held at Trinity in Belleville. Our guest speaker was Judge Greg Clifton who came to speak with us about the Opioid Crisis in this country. On June 12, 2019, our Deanery clergy met for lunch at the Rhapsody restaurant in Southgate and enjoyed a time of good fellowship and food as a fitting end to our program year. Finally, thanks to all my fellow clergy, churches and representative’s for your participation in our Deanery and for your support of me as your Dean. It’s been a great year! May we all, with God’s help, keep on keeping on for Christ, His Church and the world He came to save. To God be the glory! Respectfully submitted by, The Very Rev. Shirley McWhorter, Dean +

Huron Valley Deanery Report to the 2019 Diocesan Convention

Member Congregations, Chaplaincies and Agencies: St. Aidan’s, Ann Arbor; St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor; St. Clare of Assisi, Ann Arbor; Canterbury House, Ann Arbor; St. Paul’s, Brighton; The Emrich Center, Brighton; St. Barnabas’, Chelsea; St. James’, Dexter; St. Stephen’s, Hamburg; St. John’s, Howell; Church of the Incarnation, Pittsfield Township; Holy Faith, Saline; Chaplaincy at EMU, Ypsilanti; St. Luke’s, Ypsilanti.

Dean: The Very Rev. James Pashturro

Secretary: Rob Matras

Diocesan Council Representatives: Katie Oppenheim; The Rev. Deon Johnson

The Huron Valley Deanery and Saint Clare’s saw the departure of the Very Reverend James Rhodenheiser who has answered a call in Arizona.

We hold clericus meetings on occasional first Tuesdays of most months, and next plan to do so in the fall.

McGehee Deanery

Birmingham, St. James The 2018/19 program year at St. James started with a visit from the Kona Shaved Ice truck, and the highlight of September was our Outreach weekend in which we packed over 10,000 meals that were later delivered to Ghana. Throughout the year we continued our tradition of 5th Sunday Outreach projects with Kindness Rocks, Empty Bowls, Sole Hope and other hands on projects. A fantastic Oktoberfest party kicked off our Stewardship campaign, and in November our choir treated us to an amazing performance of the Rutter Requiem. Our youth prepared for their June pilgrimage by fundraising through letting parishioners flock one another with pink flamingos, and hosted a Broadway night, Trivia Night, and our first Carols and Calories. Adult Formation studied Marcus Borg’s Heart of Christianity, asked difficult questions about faith, and learned about Luke and Acts. In the Spring, we hosted a masterclass with a performer from the traveling cast of Hamilton, had members compete for best bartender at a fundraiser for Micah 6, had a great Palm Sunday concert featuring Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and selections from the Messiah, walked with Shades of Pink, attended the 90’s luncheon, honored our youth with a Rite 13 ceremony, and in June, sent our youth on a fantastic pilgrimage to Montreal and Quebec City. The St. James Preschool, under new director, Melissa Wojciechowski, was bursting at the seams this year with a wait list for most classes. They brought a sloth and armadillo to the church, and hatched a record 17 chicks in their new incubator. In other transitions we felt blessed to welcome Patti Fraley as a diaconal candidate who is doing field education with us, and celebrated with Peggy John who retired after 25 years as our Financial Secretary.

Bloomfield Hills, Christ Church Cranbrook The faithful work of God continues at Christ Church Cranbrook as we live into our vision of Meeting Jesus, Finding Joy, Sharing Beauty, and Serving Others. Here are some highlights of the past year. 31 people were baptized; we welcomed a total of 105 new members to the church. We held our ninetieth Festival of Gifts in December. We collected over $10,000 in gifts and donations for eleven different organizations. We held our second annual Cranbrook Christmas Jazz, a free concert for the public. We also held our second annual, critically-acclaimed Sacred Concert. We finished up our work with a refugee family from Iraq. In 2018, parishioners gave over $150,000 to organizations alleviating poverty and homelessness, providing education, helping refugees and foster children, creating a safe haven for those who experience abuse or have been rescued and other missions in the area. Eight youth went to Houston to help with hurricane relief and do work in the city. We have dedicated 2019 as the Year of Pontiac. We have begun a capital campaign From Our Founding To Our Future to help provide new space and important updates to our building. We received a $550,000 5-year grant from the Lilly Foundation to renew the Institute for Advanced Pastoral Studies (IAPS). We were deeply involved in interfaith work, from hosting the World Sabbath, to creating the first MLK Interfaith Soup Kitchen at Crossroads of Michigan, participating in too many Interfaith Vigils when people in houses of worships were attacked.

Lake Orion, St. Mary’s In-The-Hills This year has been a year of transition for St. Mary’s In-The-Hills. The Rev. Laurel Dahill discerned a new call for her ministry in June 2018. From July 2018 to February 2019, St. Mary’s consulted with the Diocese and undertook a series of listening sessions, and in February called the Rev. Andrew Guffey, Ph.D., as Priest-in-Charge (part-time). Even in the midst of the transition, St. Mary’s has continued to serve Fifth Monday meals for those in need, at Lake Orion United Methodist Church, participated in the Crosswalk, and had a number of volunteers turn out for the St. Mary’s Sunday at Crossroads. St. Mary’s continues to host the local Boy Scout Troop and Love In The Name of Christ, and, as of June 2019, will co-host monthly community conversations along with the Orion Township Library and Lake Orion UMC. Pub Theology continues to draw parishioners and non-parishioners for great conversations, and Fr. Andy has led a series on traditions regarding our patron, St. Mary. We are especially looking forward to reinvigorating our offerings for young children. We look forward to growing in faith and mission over the coming year!

Madison Heights, St. Patrick – Ministry Support Team St. Patrick's has been focusing on parish-wide discernment, evangelism, and incorporating younger members into active parish membership. By way of monthly discernment Sundays, we looked at our personal relationships with Jesus, our roles as disciples, our spiritual gifts, and our ministries in the church and in the world. Our book study group is reading the book, Acts To Action, as one way to discover what evangelism means to us as Episcopalians. Becoming aware of how central prayer is to our parish, we have discovered that the prayer quilts and knitted prayer squares made by parish members have become ways by which we sincerely share our faith with others. For the first time in many years, St. Patrick’s is offering a Vacation Bible Camp for children in the surrounding community. Kids Can Be Heroes reflects our identity as a church that encourages all to discover and use their spiritual gifts in order to serve the needs of others.

Rochester, St. Philip's It has been a great year at St. Philips. We completed a major renovation of the front porch and installed a beautiful new Missing Dove memorial stained glass window, and continued to catch up on deferred projects including replacing two of our HVAC units. Thanks to our dedicated newcomer committee, we welcomed or welcomed back over forty individuals in 2018. Our average Sunday attendance rose. On June 16, 2019 we presented 20 people for confirmation or reception. Youth group highlights included youth Sunday, the Rochester Christmas parade, and the Christmas pageant. We also hosted the diocesan Happening weekend in 2018 and had some of our young people participate. Parishioners conducted a thorough security review of St. Philip and trained our ushers and greeters and have conducted sessions throughout the Rochester area. St. Philip engages in service through the Rochester Area Neighborhood House, South Oakland Shelter, Bound Together, and Red Cross Blood Drives. Fellowship offerings included: The Brazilian Carnival on Shrove Tuesday, Lenten Fish Bakes, and monthly birthday luncheons.

Royal Oak, St. John's We've had a wonderful year of discernment and prayer together as a community. Our Hoop House was built in May and is now growing fresh produce for the Open Hands Food Pantry. Volunteers from all congregations are most welcome. Thank you to St. Patrick’s and St. Stephen’s for their ongoing commitments. We welcome a Children and Youth Formation Director, Holly McNeal in July.

In the fall, St. John's will begin a three year Capital Campaign to make our building more welcoming and accessible.

Southfield, St. David's What blessings God has showered upon our congregation - as we have finally begun to spend the nearly $1mil we’ve committed to the first-ever major refurbishing of our nearly 70 year old parish campus. Under the leadership of Sr. Warden Ellen Boyes and Jr. Warden Ray Litwinowicz, Phase 1, total gutting and re-roofing of our education and parish hall wing was competed in May. Phase 2, the gutting, asbestos removal, and remodeling of our vestibule were completed in August. And Phase 3, which includes major renovations to restrooms, kitchen, parish hall, heating and cooling systems, as well as new windows, doors, and furnishings, is slated for completion by the end of 2019. All this, while launching a new Noon service. First envisioned as an experimental service, to accent our more traditional 8am and 10am services, in the fall we are using these services are intentional outreaches to our Nigerian, Jamaican, and Liberian members and their friends. Outreach continued with our 6th annual End Homelessness Now 5k/10k run/walk, which was renamed to ’Steps for Hope’ and aims to bring in more corporate sponsorship than ever before.

Troy, St. Stephen's 2018 was a year of great change and the beginning of a new chapter for St. Stephen’s. The Rector submitted her resignation with her last day being in mid-June. The Senior Warden took the reins of the church with the Vestry by his side and we began the healing process. We held a couple Town Hall meetings, rallied around the theme of family and pulled together to make sure all our various ministries were still alive and thriving. Worship services, youth activities, music programs, outreach activities, hospitality events, SOS, adult faith classes, buildings and grounds projects, and pastoral care visits kept us busy and focused. We welcomed a new Interim Youth Director, Treasurer, and Editor of the Witness (reviving the church’s newspaper.) Buildings and Grounds made some much needed updates to the building, Hospitality hosted some highly attended fellowship events, the Outreach ministries continued, the Adult faith group met weekly, and the Senior Warden and Pastoral Care team visited and ministered to the sick and shut-ins. We all pulled together to care for the homeless with our annual support of South Oakland Shelter. We celebrated—we celebrated God, family, our departed loved ones, baptisms, and God’s blessings. We even had a visit from our Bishop. God is good!

Waterford, St. Andrew's St. Andrew’s has continued in our mission partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Flint, whereby we collect bottled water and transport it to Flint, where the congregation distributes it to the community as part of their three- times-a-week feeding program. We conducted a six-week discipleship program focused upon the concept of “vocation”. During Lent there was an adult formation series that sought to deepen our experience of liturgy using videos of different styles of worship. We also participated in the Waterford CROP WALK, held a fund raiser in support of the OATS therapeutic equestrian program, and sponsored the families of two area vets

Report of the Trinity Deanery 2019

Member Congregations: Christ Church, Dearborn Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills St. Clement’s, Inkster St. Andrew’s, Livonia St. George’s, Milford Holy Cross, Novi St. John’s, Plymouth St. Elizabeth’s, Redford Church of the Redeemer, Southfield St. John’s, Westland Emmaus Fellowship

Dean: The Very Reverend Julia Huttar Bailey

Diocesan Council Representatives: Mr. Bruce Hinkle (Holy Cross) The Reverend Paul Castelli, AF (St. George’s)

Highlights from some of the Deanery Congregations

Christ Church, Dearborn: 2018 was a year of prayer, discernment, and formation for the clergy and lay leaders of Christ Church as we considered the real possibility of a Partnership In Faith with an Arabic speaking ELCA congregation. The Rev. Halim Shukair, Curate at Christ Church has been called to a dual position which includes Priest in Charge at Mother of the Savior (Arabic speaking ELCA) as well as Curate. Christ Church leadership entered into intentional intercultural formation to prepare ourselves to be full partners with Mother of the Savior. This is an ongoing formation and more deep work will continue as we learn to live into this partnership. Christ Church is also active in VTS’ Baptized for Life discipleship formation program and our project will include deepening our faith, engaging in spiritual practices, and growing a relationship with Mother of the Savior and they with Christ Church, using some very specific formation processes we’ve learned from Kaleidoscope Institute and Life Around the Table Frame Work for Conversation, “Eating Together Faithfully.” The Rev. Terri Pilarski, Rector of Christ Church spent three weeks of her sabbatical engaging in intercultural formation including becoming a Qualified Administrator of the IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) and an Accredited Facilitator with Kaleidoscope Institute, as well as ongoing work with Bowen’s Family System’s Theory for Congregations, in an effort to help guide Christ Church and Mother of the Savior through the intercultural terrain and into, we hope, a transformational partnership. 2019 appears to be a pivotal year for us. (Submitted by the Reverend Terri Pilarski)

Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills is thriving and growing. We are always looking for ways to increase our Outreach, and this has led to several members serving on the design team for The Church at Crossroads, and helping with Vacation Bible School.

We held our first Family Camp in August, inviting children with parents or grandparents from some of the local agencies we support. A wonderful time of Community Building, Camp Activities, and (of course) singing around the “campfire” led to a wonderful few days. We love our spot in the woods. Come visit and walk our beautiful meditation path through the trees. It is a very peaceful space. (Submitted by the Very Reverend Julia Huttar Bailey)

St. Andrew’s Livonia is finally concluding our parking lot project after unexpected expenses for re-building six catch basins, re-grading the entire 50,000 square foot lot, and replacing dilapidated concrete walks and filling an unexpected drop off from the parking lot to the lawn. The parking spaces facing Buchanan School also have been filled with gravel to eliminate flooding and runoff. We continue a collegial and harmonious relationship with our tenant public charter school. Their attendance has doubled from the time of their arrival with us. And waiting lists are kept for most of the grades. We continue to serve our local community through our Food Pantry, providing food and personal hygiene items by donations from parishioners, the school children and the Vestry. We serve the larger Detroit area by offerings donated to Crossroads (founded by our second Rector, Jim McLaren), and annual gifts of Easter baskets and Christmas blankets and toy items. We continue to add members through Baptisms and transfers. (Submitted by the Reverend John Lohman)

St. George’s, Milford called the Rev. Paul Castelli, AF, SCP as the third rector after three years of mutual ministry together during his Priest-in-Charge covenant and nine months of ongoing discernment. We will continue to strategically plan the future of our ministry together as we participate in the Congregational Leadership Initiative through the Episcopal Church Foundation. We continue to serve our local community through our collections for the Community Sharing resource center. We had another successful durable medical equipment drive for World Medical Relief, filling a large truck with donated equipment that will be sent around the world to provide necessary items to those who may not otherwise have access. The Crochet for a Cause project has continued to grow in our congregation and the wider community. Roughly 750 plastic shopping bags can be crocheted together to make a light-weight sleeping mat for people sleeping outdoors, helping to keep them dry and a little bit more comfortable. Mats that have already completed have gone to Crossroads, on the Sunday that we provided lunch, and to the organization for homeless veterans that we have supported in the past with our clothing drive. There is ongoing discussion about how we might best make use of our property for mission. We have a sizable front lawn that could be repurposed to produce healthy food that could further support local food pantries or begin a feeding program of our own, as we are also investigating the feasibility of upgrading our kitchen to be able to begin a new ministry. Recently, we have also begun partnerships with Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan to begin providing space for scouting programs for kids who do not have a program in their local area. We have continued in ministry partnership with the local Presbyterian and Methodist churches, sharing a common community liturgy on Good Friday and a joint Vacation Bible School.

We also participated in VBS with the Church at Crossroads, delivering books and craft supplies that we collected for that program. In August, we began providing Thursday Morning Prayer at Cranberry Park, a relatively new assisted living and memory care facility in Milford. (Submitted by the Reverend Paul Castelli, AF, SCP)

Holy Cross, Novi continues to be a growing, active congregation with a focus on outreach and radical hospitality. Food ministry is one of our key outreach ministries. We along with several local churches, reach out to children in need throughout the year with our weekend backpack ministry which provides food to underserved Novi school district students. During the summer we partner with local organizations to provide lunches, activities, and tutoring five days a week through the “Feed the Need” program. We also volunteer at Crossroads soup kitchen once a year. Our youth raised $1,250 in 2019 for our food programs through the Souper Bowl Sunday luncheon. The Holy Cross Social Justice Ministry, now over two years old, continues to collect money which was donated to the ACLU, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and RAICES, as well as working with the S.O.A.P. Project against human trafficking and collecting household cleaning supplies for Freedom House to distribute to refugee families. Group members have attended rallies like the Women's March, the March for Our Lives, and Families Belong Together, along with training sessions and seminars related to refugee support, human trafficking, and racism. Our building remains one of our major outreach resources as it is used seven days a week by various local and church groups. Building Our Village meets monthly to support parents and caregivers of children with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Emmaus ministry is based out of Holy Cross with a mission of bringing the church to the world through weekly worship services at assisted living facilities and local restaurants. After a nine-month interim period following the retirement of the Rev. Ann Webber, we called the Rev. Ian Reed Twiss who started with us on March 24, 2019. Looking to build on Rev. Ann’s work, Ian has launched a Community Connections Team to do a listening campaign with leaders in the Novi area to build networks and learn about the needs of our community. We also have a new PR Team and are using our new front lawn sign and Facebook page to apply the gospel to issues in the world (e.g. “Jesus was a refugee, Matthew 2:13;” “Happy Pride Month;” etc.) Energy at the church is high, and we look forward to where the Holy Spirit will guide us next. (Submitted by Ian Reed Twiss, Rector.)

St. John's Plymouth has continued to face staffing transitions over the past year. Jacob Carroll was hired on as our Acting Part-Time Music Director. He is attending Eastern Michigan University for his undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance with an Organ minor. It is truly a blessing to watch him grow and thrive at leading our congregation in song, and he has some exciting musical programming planned for our near future! The Rev. Dana Runestad, our previous Interim Rector, stepped down to take another call at a Lutheran church in Detroit.

Additionally, our Part-Time Parish Office Manager accepted a different position that is focused on her career path. In this challenging time, our lay leadership has excelled.

Office volunteers are keeping our office running, Vestry is meeting twice per month (instead of the usual once per month), and we have even led our own Morning Prayer services on Sunday mornings for which a supply priest was unavailable. Most recently, we have hired a Long Term Supply (LTS) Pastor to bridge a gap until we can identify a suitable Interim Rector. Our LTS is the Rev. Regina Johnson, who is now our regular Celebrant, our Pastoral Caregiver, and Spiritual Director. These needs were not being suitably met before her arrival, and the Lord heard and answered our prayers by sending her to us! Throughout our transitions, we have continued to gather weekly at our Lord's Table. There are many diverse lay-led faith formation activities, and our outreach ministries continue to thrive. These ministries include Miss Millie's Medical Loan Closet, work with Crossroads, Gleaners, an in-house Food Pantry, Vacation Bible Camp, and several support groups that regularly use our building. We love the Lord or God, we love each other, and we love our neighbors! (Submitted by Dr. April L. Cooke, Senior Warden)

St. Elizabeth’s, Redford has a small congregation of mostly elderly people. We are a very dedicated church family, volunteering in any way each can to contribute to the continued success of our church. We’ve had a garden group, for a number of years, as a community outreach program, that has planted vegetables in our 2.5 acre lot next to our church. They donate a small fee to us for the use of our water and to keep the gardens in good hands. It is something that the community members enjoy, and St. Elizabeth’s enjoys hosting. At the end of the planting season, many of the members donate the unused crops to members of our community or to soup kitchens for other needy people. We have a retired priest who comes every other Sunday so that we can enjoy communion. On the Sundays that he is not there, we have two trained lay-readers who do a fabulous job with our service. While many churches have closed for various reasons, despite our small congregation, today, St. Elizabeth’s continues to keep her doors open. We pray, with God’s help for this trend to continue for many years to come. (Submitted by Mr. Anthony R. Perez)

William N. Lyster Deanery Report for Diocesan Convention 2019

All Saints', Brooklyn Christ Church, Adrian Christ Church, Pleasant Lake St. Aidan's, Michigan Center St. John's, Clinton St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction St. Peter's, Hillsdale St. Paul’s, Jackson

Eight congregations comprise The William N. Lyster Deanery located in the southwest part of our Diocese. Churches that resulted from the personal dedication of the Rev. William Lyster are St. Peter’s, Tecumseh (now closed) which was his first congregation; St. John’s (formerly St. Patrick’s), Clinton; Christ Church, Adrian; St. Peter’s, Hillsdale; St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction; and All Saints’, Brooklyn. St John’s, Clinton is one of the few if not only wood structured Episcopal Church’s East of the Mississippi.

Records indicate that Rev. Lyster used much of his own financial assets to help start the communities of faith. Many churches received the Rev. Lyster’s help in their congregational life ranging from Detroit to Marshall Michigan. We are extremely proud of the work and dedication Rev. Lyster accomplished as a Missionary to Michigan. His work and dedication was very instrumental in helping our diocese become what it is today and because of his fondness to Ireland, his homeland, and the similarity of the topography of the two places, Ireland and Michigan, we today enjoy a beautiful part of our Diocese known to many, as the Irish Hills.

Diocesan Council Representatives: Mr. Winfred Mandody: The Rev. Diana Walworth

Two of the Deanery congregations are Total Ministry Congregations, St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction and Christ Church, Pleasant Lake. St. Michaels and All Angels has recently become a Welcoming and Affirming faith community. St. Paul’s, Jackson has Rev. Sarah Hurlbert as their Rector. St. John’s, Clinton is served by Rev. Susie Schafer on a part-time basis. Rev. Dan Buchin serves at Christ Church, Adrian. The remaining congregations use supply clergy and Rev. Dcn. Linda Shafer serves at St. John’s Clinton and St. Aidan’s, Michigan Center.

Outreach Ministries:

All Saints, Brooklyn opens their parish hall to support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and AlAnon. They serve 80-100 persons from the community at their monthly dinners. They also participate in Brooklyn’s Octoberfest celebration. St. Michael’s and All Angels provide food to families in need during Easter/Spring school breaks. They began a new project with the Michigan State Police providing water and snacks to the officers who work the races and Faster Horses Music Festival at Michigan International Speedway. They raised money to provide Fire Safety brochures to the students at Onsted Schools. Their weekly Morning Prayer and Bible Study at the Onsted American Legion is well attended.

St. Peter’s, Hillsdale houses the St. Peter’s Free Clinic, which provides Medical Care to uninsured and under insured members of Hillsdale County. Church members volunteer at the Clinic and they provide a meal to volunteers once a month. St. Peter’s is a partner church in Love INC (In the Name of Christ) and supports the annual Loaves and Fishes project through the Hillsdale Ministerial Association.

St. Aidan’s, Michigan Center raises money to assist teachers at Michigan Center Schools purchase supplies for their classrooms. St. John’s, Clinton serves lunch at the local Senior Center, has a prayer blanket ministry and monthly food pantry collections. Christ Church, Pleasant Lake sponsors a Grief Support Group two times a month at the church, which serves members of the congregation as well as the Pleasant Lake community. Christ Church, Pleasant Lake also serves around 20 families each month in their Operation Blessing Food Pantry with monthly food and school backpacks and Christmas gifts for the Children. St. Paul’s, Jackson is involved in many community project including SOAR Café and Farms, Parnall Prison Chaplaincy, AWARE Shelter Christmas Gifts, Back to School supplies and clothes for kids, Easter and Thanksgiving food distribution to those in need and Jackson YMCA Trunk or Treat.

Respectfully submitted,

The Very Rev. Susan Vandercook, Dean William N. Lyster Deanery

Commission on Ministry 2019 Annual Report to the Diocesan Convention

Members of the Commission on Ministry (Terms end October of the year indicated)

Mr. Bruce Cann (2019) Ms. Pamela Wagner (2021) The Rev. Ellis Clifton (2019) The Rev. Paul Castelli (2022) Mr. Jim Holubka (2019) Ms. Wendy Kiblawi (2022) The Rev. Dcn. Jenny Ritter (2019) Ms. Dianne Salisbury (2022) Ms. Kris Beckett (2020) The Rev. Dcn. Tim Spannaus, Chair Ms. Susan Brooks (2020) (2022) The Rev. Maryjane Peck (2020) Mr. Matthew Evett (2023) The Rev. Andrew Van Culin, Secretary The Rev. Josh Hoover (2023) (2020) The Rev. Chris Johnson (2023) Ms. Cindy Fellner (2021) Mr. David Volker (2023) The Ven. Keith Mackenzie (2021) The Rev. James Pashturro (2021)

The principal role of the Commission on Ministry (CoM) is to act as an advisory committee to the Bishop. When the Bishop welcomes individuals into the formal CoM discernment process, the CoM assigns an advisor to each individual. This advisor meets with the advisee to assist, observe, offer suggestions, review the formation plan and give support to the advisee until ordination. Advisors report back to the commission on the progress of their advisee.

The CoM also works with the Total Ministry program, under the leadership of Ministry Developer Nancy McLaughlin, to support the mission to affirm and develop of the ministry of all baptized persons.

In 2019 the CoM continued its work with various formation processes. We supported Total Ministry Teams in several corners of our Diocese. For individuals in formation processes for ordination, the CoM prepared interviews for postulancy, candidacy, and reviewed academic projects. Each year the CoM works with the Standing Committee to provide a Ministry Retreat for everyone in their formation processes. Ministry Retreat is an event where we have time to visit with one another face-to-face, learn together through workshops and worship, and build a community of friends and colleagues to further support one another in our ministries. Each year we strive to improve upon this experience using feedback from participants, as well as input from other parts of The Episcopal Church.

Many thanks to all who open their hearts to God’s call to ministry for them. Thank you to each member of the CoM for offering their time, effort, and prayers for the work of building up God’s Church. We also gratefully acknowledge the support and guidance of Ms. Beth Rowley; and we give thanks for the leadership of Bishop Gibbs.

Respectfully submitted The Rev. Dcn. Tim Spannaus, Chair 89

Communications Ministry Report

It has been another wonderful year of growth and discovery for our communications ministry in the Diocese of Michigan. Since the re-design of our website, we have experienced measurable growth in terms of numbers of website visits, page views and organic reach. We have experienced approximately 120% growth in users and number of sessions, reduced our bounce rate by 11% and increased our session duration by 40%. These are all very positive signs that our diocese (and the world) is coming to our website for information, and that they are staying there to explore all that we have to offer.

In a professional and independent review completed for the Episcopal Communicators Conference, edomi.org received the following feedback: “This is a very well organized Diocesan website that serves your three audiences well. It is attractive and well-designed, with a navigation that is clear and makes things easy to find. For a diocese, that is a true accomplishment […] All in all, this is a very well done site. The map technology for finding a parish is one of the best I've ever seen.”

Beyond the visual, structural, and organizational changes made to the site, the most important update is our use of The Episcopal Asset Map for our map technology. The Episcopal Asset Map is one of the most effective ways that a congregation can engage in storytelling and dynamic networking with the greater community. I encourage all congregations to take a look at their entry in the Episcopal Asset Map and to consider how you can deepen and improve your profile.

In the past year, I have continued to work closely with the Search & Nomination Committee and the Transitions Committee during our Episcopal transition. I have been responsible for communicating, documenting and advertising all of our transition events and milestones. This includes the candidate slate announcement, Walkabouts, Special Convention, the election announcements and the subsequent earned media pieces. The historic election has been covered by Michigan Radio, The Detroit Free Press, The Chicago Tribune and many more. In addition to these responsibilities to our new bishop, I have been intimately involved in our transitions planning and communications as we say goodbye to Bishop Gibbs.

The Record magazine continues to be an incredible source of pride and inspiration for our diocese, and continues to be a place where we can showcase our great accomplishments, share our common struggles and find inspiration for our own ministries. The Weekly Connection has continued to maintain an above-average open and click through rate for our emails, even as we continually grow our email base.

In terms of congregational communications support, I hosted a presentation at the eFormation event where I gave attendees a plan for how to build an effective website for little to no money. I have also consulted with several congregations on their communications planning, strategy and execution. I would be excited to work with your congregation on any communications related projects, so please feel free to reach out to me anytime at [email protected].

- Anna Stania, Director of Communications

Congregational Life

As of September 15, 2019

During this past year, we have continued our attention to congregational growth and development by assisting congregations with strengthening loving community, mission focus, discipleship and leadership development, and supporting effective discernment and calling processes for congregations and clergy in transitions.

Congregational Vitality

More than half of our churches are working intentionally on congregational development and revitalization and paying attention to three key focus areas for growth:

- Loving Community (belonging): a community who cares for us - Mission (purpose): a community who serves others - Discipleship (Christian formation and stewardship): a community who helps us take the next steps along our spiritual paths

A focus on loving community has been essential. When churches are struggling with issues of a changing world and shortages of money and people, we are seeing more congregational leaders or groups who are in conflict, and this conflict has been worsened by increasing polarization of issues and incivility in the secular world. During the past year, another handful of churches have discovered new vitality from mediation work with diocesan staff or consultants and from adopting and implementing new cultural focus areas and behavioral covenants as part of their community values and norms.

Many of our congregations are directly engaging questions about how to reach and serve the people around us and asking: Who is our mission field? Who are our missionaries? How will we build loving relationships with one another? These and other congregations (using basically the same model) are discerning new people to reach out to in community by studying demographic reports and being present in their neighborhoods – sometimes through walking the neighborhood (e.g., neighborhood prayer walks), community outreach (e.g., companionship, neighborhood cleanup, food, clothing, shelter, education, jobs), conversations and partnerships with local agencies (e.g., city, chamber of commerce, economic development, police, nonprofits, community associations), and applying community organizing models (e.g., one-to-one relational meetings).

Annual Renaissance workshops in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018 have invited church leadership teams into conversations around congregational renewal and were often the starting place for revitalization. Over 300 leaders from three-dozen congregations have participated in these workshops. The Vital Congregations Team of Diocesan Council and Diocesan staff hold these workshops regularly to work on particular needs of redeveloping congregations and to strengthen development plans. Church leaders get a big boost from sharing and hearing what others are doing with similar opportunities and challenges. 91

Their priests are invited to participate in our Priest-Developer Groups, including seventeen priests from congregations that are intentionally working on development which meets monthly to learn from and support one another. Each Renaissance congregation is also working toward a three-year plan for financial sustainability and several of these congregations are consulting with Mark Miliotto, our diocesan financial officer, about this.

All of this work requires discipleship and leadership development. Lay leaders in dozens of congregations participated in workshops about Vestry and ministry team processes and roles (including mutual ministry reviews, holy conversations and asset-mapping), leading change, stewardship, and helping others grow into ministries. 150 leaders from 20 congregations also participated in two Diocesan Vestry retreat days in February and March focusing on “Growing into the Body of Christ” (helping make new and stronger disciples).

In addition to congregational development and revitalization with existing congregations, our Diocese is working on multicultural development and new church development. During the last five years, Diocesan new mission strategy has primarily focused on finding ways to help sustain, grow and develop churches that are serving multicultural people with the model we developed for New Mission Field Communities (NMFCs). NMFCs have included Church of the Messiah in Detroit (African American males ages 16-30), Spirit of Hope in Detroit (feeding the hungry), Iglesia Episcopal Santa Teresa y San Juan in Southwest Detroit (Latinx community which became part of Grace in Action ELCA), and the Church at Crossroads in Detroit (urban poor). The Church at Crossroads in Detroit has received grants (including $25,000 from The Episcopal Church) and is receiving grants from Diocesan Council and contributions from individuals and church partners.

The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan (Diocese) is also developing a new interdenominational Arab American Christian community in partnership with the Southeastern Michigan Synod (Synod) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This new mission community began as a new church plant of the Diocese to Arab American Christians in Dearborn in August 2018 and, within six weeks, was offered an opportunity to become an interdenominational mission with a Lutheran Arab American congregation in neighboring Dearborn Heights, which was losing its pastor and home. The new interdenominational mission community has retained the Lutheran name, “Mother of the Savior” and about 40 members of that community. The community has strongly embraced The Rev. Halim Shukair as its new priest as well as Episcopal worship in Arabic and English; started a respected leadership team of men and women representing this diverse community of ethnic Arabs; and started to grow. Mother of the Savior is the only English and Arabic speaking Christian congregation in the immediate area. The intentional mission field of Mother of the Savior is Arab Americans from all ethnicities and of all ages who are from Christian heritages or who are unchurched. We know from the members of Mother of the Savior that there are many Arab American Christian people that are not being served by churches and that characteristics that are important to Arab American Christians include worship and sermons in English and Arabic; Bible study and prayer groups; family, community and cultural programs; and community outreach (including job training and immigration issues). These are starting places for extending relationships and learning more about the larger surrounding Arab American community as well as specific ethnicities.

Mother of the Savior offers an opportunity for Christians to create a context of intercultural awareness, appreciation and hospitality that is rare today. The congregation itself brings together a diverse community of ethnic Arabs - including Iraqis, Jordanians, Lebanese, Palestinians and Syrians – as well as interdenominational Christians with various Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant and nondenominational backgrounds and experiences. This community has also shared worship, social events and formation opportunities with Christ Episcopal Church in Dearborn to begin to grow into deeper relationships across differences in culture and language. Mother of the Savior further expects to extend intercultural and interfaith awareness and support to others through Arab American community, family and fellowship events; community education; community outreach; and multicultural relationships and events.

We are working on new grants with The Episcopal Church to provide additional funding sources for multicultural development and new church development.

Clergy Transitions

Clergy transitions are some of the most important events in the life of a congregation and can have a profound effect on a congregation’s future. We focus on developing and strengthening congregations and helping priests and congregations discern calls. Development tasks of the transition period (before search process) are:

- Understanding the shifting context congregations face today - Discovering a new and continuing identity ("Who is God calling us to be now?”) - Strengthening lay leadership - Dealing with conflicts - Creating a sustainable financial plan

We intentionally shape our clergy transition processes to help identify appropriate leaders (including priest-developers) and some of our congregations which cannot afford full time clergy have chosen to invest in full- or part-time priests for three years to help work on growth.

Congregational transitions (and clergy serving):  Christ Church Adrian (The Rev. Daniel Buchin, Priest-in-Charge)  St. Luke's, Allen Park (The Rev. Mitchell Yudasz, Priest-in-Charge)  Nativity, Bloomfield Township (The Rev. Robert Alltop, Priest-in-Charge)  St. Michael’s, Grosse Pointe Woods (The Rev. Michael L. Bradley, Rector)  St. Mary’s-in-the-Hills, Lake Orion (The Rev. Andrew Guffey, Priest-in- Charge)  Holy Cross Novi (The Rev. Ian Reed Twiss, Priest-in-Charge)  Christ the King, Taylor (The Rev. Mitchell Yudasz, Priest-in-Charge)  St. John’s, Westland (The Rev. Henrietta Grossoehme, Priest-in-Charge)  St. Katherine’s, Williamston (The Rev. Frederick Nestrock, Priest-in- Charge)

Other clergy transitions in the life of the diocese:  Mother of the Savior, Dearborn (The Rev. Halim Shukair, Priest-in-Charge)  St. Stephen’s, Hamburg (The Rev. James Pashturro, Rector)  St. John’s, Howell (The Rev. James Pashturro, Rector)  St. George’s, Milford (The Rev. Paul Castelli, Rector)  St. Paul’s, Romeo (The Rev. Daniel Lawson, Rector)

Clergy who have transitioned out of the Diocese:  The Rev. Imogen Rhodenheiser (North Carolina)  The Rev. James Rhodenheiser (Arizona)

Congregations currently working with the Bishop’s office in transition include:  St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor (The Rev. Maryjane Peck, Interim Rector)  Trinity, Belleville  St. John’s, Plymouth (The Rev. Regina Johnson, Long-term Supply)  St. Stephen’s, Troy (The Rev. Sharon Voelker, Long-term Supply)

Congregations currently working with the Bishop’s office to discern whether to extend or make permanent calls to their priests-in-charge:  St. Philip’s, Rochester  Redeemer, Southfield  St. Stephen’s Wyandotte

Please Contact Us

Bishop Gibbs and diocesan staff are here to help! Please contact us to discuss any challenges and opportunities your church communities are facing, including assistance with finance (Mark Miliotto, Diocesan Treasurer), administration and property (Canon Jo Ann Hardy), youth (Eric Travis), ministry development (Dr. Nancy McLaughlin), formation for ministry (The Rev. Vicki Hesse), communications (Anna Schroen), and congregational development and clergy transitions (Jim Gettel, 313-833-4424 or [email protected]).

Faithfully submitted, Jim Gettel Canon for Congregational Life

The Diocesan Council Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, Inc.

Summary of Actions from the Meetings of Diocesan Council June 2018 – May 2019

Council Members 2017-18 Capitol: The Ven. Linda MacDonald & Claudia Hamlin, Detroit: The Rev. Teresa Wakeen & Bruce Cann, Downriver: The Rev. Lynda Carter & Martha Hanoian, Huron Valley: The Rev. William Stech & Katie Oppenheim, Lysster: The Rev. Diana Walworth & Winfred Mandody, McGehee: The Rev. Imogen Rhodenhiser & Shirley Lappi, Trinity: The Rev. Paul Castelli & Bruce Hinkle, Bishop’s Appointments: The Rev. Steven Steinberger-Domienik, Felicity Thompson, Roger Weekes, Steven Chishollm, Askari Asante, The Rev. Anthony Estes, Luuke Thompson

June 23, 2018 Proogram Staff Visits Jo Ann Hardy, Canon for Diocesan Administration, and Mark Miliotto, Director of Finance, each presented an overview of the work for which they are responsible.

Adoption of Preliminary Budget for 2019 The Mission Budget Committee moved that the 120-Day Proposed Budget for 2019 be approved by Diocesan Council. Mootion passed.

Opportunity Resource Fund Renewal A motion was made and properly seconded to renew investment 96-1-45-R16, $184,753 at 2% for five years and to renew investment 97-5-45-R16, $200,000 at 2% for five years. Motion passed.

Clergy Housing Resolution (Wakeen) A motion was made and properly seconded to accept the resolution as presented. Mootion passed.

Loans and Grants Resurrection, Ecorse, still has a gap in funding for their sewer project. A motion was made and properly seconded that the Executive Committee handle a request for a loan if one is forthcoming prior to the next Council meeting. Motion passed.

September 20, 2018 Executive Committee Action When Bishop Gibbs came to the diocese, he and Karlah were given a loan of $83,125 to assist in purchasing a home. In the original loan document, repayment was to include a fee of 25% of the proceeds upon sale of the house. In August, Bishop Gibbs requested that Council consider payment of $83,125 as repayment in full. Executive Committee approved and requests ratification of this action. A motion was made and properly seconded to this effect. Motiion passed.

Adoption of 2019 Final Proposed Budget A motion was made and properly seconded to accept the Final Proposed Budget for 2019 and forward it to Diocesan Convention in October. Motion passed.

Preliminary Approval of 2020 Budget Draft A motion for Preliminary Approval of the 2020 Budget Draft, to be forwarded to Diocesan Convention, was made and properly seconded. Motion passed.

November 17, 2018 Appointees A motion was made and properly seconded to accept all the Bishop’s Diocesan Council membership appointees. Motion passed.

The following appointees were put forth; each was properly seconded and approved. Registrar: Canon Jo Ann Hardy, Diocesan Administrator Dean: Paul Castelli Warden: Martha Hanoian Secretary: Edie Wakevainen Assistant Secretary: Judith Schellhammer Treasurer: Mark Miliotto Diocesan Chancellor: Steven Ott Vice Chancellor: Megan Norris

Diocesan Signatories: The following were put forth as 2018-2019 signatories and approved: Bishop Gibbs, Mark Miliotto, Jo Ann Hardy, Paul Castelli, Martha Hanoian

Executive Committee 2018-2019 President/Chair: Bishop Gibbs Diocesan Administrator: Canon Jo Ann Hardy Secretary (non-voting): Edie Wakevainen Treasurer (non-voting): Mark Miliotto Dean: Paul Castelli Warden: Martha Hanoian 2019: Bill Stech 2020: Lynda Carter 2021: Luke Thompson

Diocesan Council Liaison to College Chaplaincies CanterburyMSU: Claudia Hamlin, Linda MacDonald Canterbury U of M: Katie Oppenheim

Emrich Advisory Council Staff liaison: Jo Ann Hardy Two Council representatives: Bruce Hinkle, Steve Steinberger-Domienik

Diocesan Council Liaison to Covenant V Anthony Estes

Clergy Compensation Policy A motion was made and properly seconded to adopt the 2019 updated version of the diocesan Clergy Compensation Policy. Motion passed.

Nominating Committee for Diocesan Convention Clergy: Paul Castelli, Steve Steinberger-Domienik, Judith Schellhammer, Bill Stech Lay: Martha Hanoian (chair), Askari Asante, Katie Oppenheim, Luke Thompson

Clergy Housing Resolutions (Gibbs, Hesse, McNiel, Wakeen) Motions were made and properly seconded to accept the resolutions as presented. Motions passed.

January 26, 2018 Executive Committee Actions Council voted to ratify the following actions taken by Executive Committee since the November 2018 meeting:

 Approval of Bishop Gibbs’ appointments of Ronald A. Charles (lay) and the Rev. Paul Castelli (clergy) to fill two convention-elected vacancies on the Cathedral Chapter. Motion to ratify Executive Council action made and properly seconded. Motion ratified.  Approval of the Housing Resolution (Shukair) as presented. Motion to ratify Executive Council action made and properly seconded. Motion ratified.

Addition to Diocesan Alcohol Use Policy A motion was made and properly seconded to approve an addition to the diocesan alcohol use policy: “The use or presence of THC, marijuana or cannabis, including products containing any such additives, is forbidden at church functions in the Diocese of Michigan.” Motion passed.

Loans and Grants 1. The Loans and Grants Committee moved the following regarding Covenant V grants: 1500 – TBLG Concerns 750 – Brian’s Hope 650 – All Saints’, East Lansing Sanctuary 2000 – Grace in Action, ELCA/S.W. Detroit 1250 – Project Opiate 2000 – Word and World (St. Peter’s, Detroit) 500 – Friday Fill Up – Trinity, Belleville 500 – Food that LAUGHS – Whitaker School 3600 – American Friends Service 2000 – St. Peter’s Detroit – We the People of Detroit 1000 – Crossroads, Detroit 1500 – Criminal Justice, Incarnation, Pittsfield Twp. 4500 – ACTION of Greater Lansing $21750 TOTAL Motion passed.

2. St. Aidan’s, Ann Arbor requested a $1,495 grant to help fund a repair of cement steps. The cost will be split with the Northside Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor who shares the property. St. Aidan’s will be funding over half of their share of the repair. The total cost will be $6,050. The committee recommended approving a grant of $1,495. Motion passed.

March 30, 2019 Executive Committee Actions Council voted to ratify the following actions taken by Executive Committee since the January 2019 meeting:  Social Service Grants – ½ of budgeted MDG money to go to 2019 Grant requests. Motion to ratify Executive Council action made and properly seconded. Motion ratified.

 Loan request by Forster Woods Adult Day Care Center, a ministry of St. Katherine’s Church, Williamston for $10,000 repayable over five years. Motion to ratify Executive Council action made and properly seconded. Motion ratified.

Program Staff Visits The Rev. Vicki Hesse, Director of Whitaker Institute, and Mark Miliotto, Director of Finance, each presented an overview of the work for which they are responsible.

Loans and Grants 1. Social Services Ministry Grants In an effort to maximize the amount of funds available for these ministries, the Loans and Grants committee requested an Executive Committee action to allocate $8,053.50, one-half of the Sustainable Development Goal funds in Council’s budget for 2019 support of the Social Service Grants. The Executive Committee approved this action on March 6, 2019, making a total of $61,535.50 available for distribution. The Loans and Grants Committee made the funding recommendations presented in the table below. Motion to this effect was made. Motion passed. (Martha Hanoian recused herself during voting.)

7000 - Ann Arbor, St. Andrews - Daily Breakfast 2000 – Belleville, Trinity – Friday Fill-Up food for kids 3000 - Brooklyn, All Saints – Food Pantry 1500 – Dearborn, Christ Church – Food for children 2500 - Detroit, Messiah – AIM Youth Program 2785 – Detroit, Crossroads – Food Pantry 3000 - Detroit, Mariners Inn – Food Pantry 2000 - Detroit, St Peter’s – water distribution support 1200 – Farmington Hills, Trinity – summer program adult expense 2500 - Hillsdale, St. Peter’s - Free Health Clinic medicine 2850 - Mt. Clemens, Grace - Community Dinner 1000 - Plymouth, St Johns - Food Pantry 12000 - Pontiac, Bound Together - Afterschool Program/Tutoring 1750 – Pontiac, All Saints’ – Community Breakfast 2350 - Royal Oak, St. John’s - Food Pantry 2000 - Shelby Twp., St. Luke’s - Paper Pantry 1500 – Southfield, St. Anne’s Mead – support for seniors 1500 – West Bloomfield, Spirit of Grace – Meals on Wheels for seniors 800 – Westland, St. John’s – Food Pantry 7500 - Williamston, Forster Woods - Forster Woods Senior Wellness 800 – Ypsilanti, St. Luke’s – Paper Pantry Motion passed.

2. St. Peter’s, Detroit, requested 10,000 to replace and repair windows. The Committee recommends that $5,000 be allocated for this project. Motion passed.

3. St. Michael’s & All Angel’s, Lincoln Park, requested $10,000 to assist with the cost of installing an elevator/lift. The congregation has done some fundraising, and most of the funds needed from donations. The Committee recommends that $7,500 be allocated for this project. Motion passed.

4. St. David’s, Southfield, requested a loan of $300,000 for use in a $900,000 Capital improvement project. From the loan request: “This project grew out of a Listening Campaign in 2014, to identify the improvements needed in the physical plant to better facilitate our use of the building for outreach and service to the community. The renovation in particular will upgrade the fellowship hall and foyer, completely renovate kitchen and bathrooms, make classroom space flexible, add air conditioning to the sanctuary and replace the flat roof over the fellowship hall, classrooms and offices.” Motion to approve was made and properly seconded. Motion passed.

New Business The Bishop Wendell and Karlah Gibbs Youth & Young Adult Legacy Fund was presented for Council consideration: “The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan approves the establishment of the Wendell and Karlah Gibbs Youth & Young Adult Legacy Fund, as of April 1, 2019. As a permanently restricted fund of Diocesan Council, the income from donations received will be used to support diocesan sponsored children’s, youth, and young adult ministries.” Motion to establish this fund made and properly seconded. Motion passed.

May 22, 2019 Program Staff Visits Jim Gettel, Canon, Congregational Life; Jo Ann Hardy, Canon, Diocesan Administration; and Anna Stania, Director of Communications, made brief presentations regarding the work for which they are responsible.

Loans and Grants Church of the Redeemer, Southfield requested a grant to complete masonry/cement repairs to the church property and rectory. The total amount of the project is $14,035. A grant of $8,000 was awarded from the Tretheway Fund of the Trustees at the March meeting. The Committee recommends that $2,800 be awarded to assist with this project. Motion to this effect was made. Motion passed.

NOTE: Diocesan Council met June 22, 2019 and September 21, 2019 in both regular and budget-specific sessions. At the time of submission of this report the minutes had not yet been approved. Summary will be included in the next journal.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Diocesan Council,

Edie Wakevainen Edie Wakevainen, PhD, Secretary

In 1949 a dedicated group of Episcopalians gathered to realize a dream of a place of natural beauty and spirituality, a place away, for the Diocese of Michigan. The dedication of the founders of what would become the Emrich Retreat Center allowed future generations to benefit from a legacy of creation care, spiritual development and peaceful reflection.

As Emrich Retreat Center celebrates 70 years of ministry and service to the people of the Diocese of Michigan and beyond the Advisory Board and Staff are excited to build on the legacy of our founders for future generations to come. Throughout 2018-2019 we have sought to continue to be a place where community is formed and relationships are strengthened.

Nestled on 26 acres in the rural Brighton area, the Emrich Center offers a unique experience for individuals or groups. Discover the beauty, tranquility and spirituality of nature as you wander the grounds, engage in prayer or simply bask in the breathtaking wonder of creation. The Emrich Center is a unique place nestled among 5000 acres of state park land. Emrich offers meeting space for small or large groups and overnight accommodations for 75 people in five restored historic buildings.

A YEAR @EMRICH Emrich Retreat Center continues to make progress on maintaining the historic building and to tackle the ongoing repairs and upkeep of the property. Thanks to the efforts of Shari Spencer, Executive Director and her husband Lance Spencer, much of the needed deferred maintenance continues to be addressed.

THIS YEAR EMRICH WAS ABLE TO OFFER… . Comfortable newly remodeled accommodations . Freshly prepared snacks and meals that are locally sourced . A natural labyrinth and butterfly sanctuary . Yoga/Meditation/Quiet spaces . Seasonal outdoor activities . Opportunities to “unplug” from the world . Two fire pits for evening gatherings . An outdoor chapel and wedding venue . A newly re-designed Emrich Website: www.discoveremrich.org . Online room and space rental . Online booking and meal selection

CIRCLE OF REFLECTION @EMRICH In 2017 Emrich Retreat Center Advisory Board began the CARVED IN STONE: GROUNDED IN LOVE CAMPAIGN which added a permanent space to memorialize loved ones, celebrate joyous occasions, or to honor family and friends. The Circle of Reflection was completed in the Spring of 2019 with the opportunity for additional memorial stones. To date, generous donors have contributed $5,000 towards this project.

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ADOPT-A-ROOM @EMRICH As part of the ongoing upkeep of the Emrich Retreat Center, the Staff and Advisory Board sought to include the Diocese of Michigan and the Friends of Emrich group in adopting one of the 30 sleeping rooms at Emrich for renovation.

Emrich is a precious resource of our diocese, and we want to ensure that the space remains beautiful, comfortable and stable in the years to come. Congregations and individuals were invited to adopt a full room ($400.00), half a room ($200.00) or items needed in the rooms. More than $10,000.00 has been donated towards the Adopt-A-Room project at Emrich. A dedication ceremony for the renewed rooms is planned as part of the Annual Diocesan Picnic in July 2019.

FINANCES @EMRICH The financial picture of Emrich continues to improve compared to the previous year. Although the fiscal year ended once more with a deficit the Staff and Advisory Board are working on strategies to raise revenues and expand offerings at Emrich. The Advisory board is confident that with several of the planned changes to Emrich we will once again be on secure financial footing.

GIVING THANKS @EMRICH The Advisory Board and Staff of Emrich Retreat Center are grateful for the leadership and vision of the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., as he retires., for continued support for Emrich. At the Annual Diocesan Picnic on July 27, we were pleased to name the “Gibbs Family Dining Room” in honor of Bishop Gibbs, Karlah and their family.

We also give thanks for the ministries of Kristina Davis, Joyce Munro and Carol Latimer for their service on the Advisory Board as their terms come to an end.

We are eternally grateful for those who contributed to the Circle of Reflection Brick Paver and the Adopt-A-Room Project at Emrich. Without your generosity and support we would not be able to offer a place of beauty,

Please continue to keep the Board, Staff and guests of Emrich in your continued prayers.

The Emrich Advisory Board The Rev. Deon Johnson, Chair Cedric Flounory Jerry L. Hardy Bruce Hinkle (Diocesan Council Representative) The Rev. Steve Steinberger-Domienik (Diocesan Council Representative)

EDOMI Support Canon Jo Ann Hardy Kara Chapman

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Archdeacon’s Annual Report 2018 – 2019

I am pleased to share that Dcn. Ken Rasnick (Grace, Southgate) was nominated and received the St. Stephen Award at the Triennial Deacons Conference in Providence Rhode Island this year. EDOMI has had 5 such deacons awarded in the past 18 + years.

Each diocese may submit one deacon for recognition of outstanding servant ministry for consideration. Ken was nominated for his ministries with veterans as well as visiting three nursing homes weekly.

In the fall of 2018, we had our annual deacons gathering with Bishop Gibbs. Bishop Gibbs sets a Saturday aside for our gathering to update the deacon community of all that is happening in our diocese. We also had a chance to “check in” and share what is happening in our ministries. The deacon community is involved in a vast array of ministries. We include all deacons as well as those in formation.

During Lent each year, Bishop Gibbs sets aside a Saturday for the deacons to have a “Lenten Quiet Day”. We spent a day of quiet time, scripture readings and mediations at St. John’s, Howell. It is a special time for the deacon community.

We have a number of persons in the formation process and three graduated from the academy and are in the final stages of their formation. We look forward to having more active deacons in our ranks over the next few years.

Respectively,

The Ven. Keith Mackenzie Archdeacon

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OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE BISHOP September 2018 – August 2019

ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD CLERGY RESTRICTED Anthony Estes 06-08-2019 None Mitchell Yudasz 06-08-2019

CLERGY DECEASED ORDAINED TO THE DIACONATE Charles Millar 12-21-2018 Anthony Estes 12-08-2018 Ward Clabuesch 12-26-2018 Mitchell Yudasz 12-08-2018 Charlotte Bates 01-08-2019 Edward Reynolds 02-03-2019 Paul Hiyama 03-19-2019 ORDAINED TRANSITIONAL DEACON Rollin Norris 03-27-2019 None Ray Babin 06-24-2019

CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS CLERGY LICENSED TO FUNCTION Chip Dischinger III 10-16-2018 Heather Barta Jean-Pierre Seguin 02-19-2019 Sarah Boelter Patricia Fraley 03-19-2019 Manisha Dostert (ELCA) Marion Van Loo (TM)* 03-19-2019 Mary Duerksen (ELCA) Christine Gannon 06-18-2019 Frederick Fritz Kelly Scheu 06-18-2019 Christopher Harris Mark Jenkins Walter LaBatt POSTULANTS FOR HOLY ORDERS Andrea Martin Zachary Baker 09-11-2018 John Morris (ELCA) Christine Gannon 12-04-2018 Kenneth Near Elizabeth Anderson Kostin 12-04-2018 Frederick Nestrock Donna Lockhart 05-07-2019 Richard Ressler Carol Spangenberg

Sharon Voelker CLERGY RECEIVED (by transfer) Robert Walton Matthew Lukens 09-12-2018 Terry Williamson (ELCA) (from Diocese of Hawaii) Emily Williams Guffey 10-11-2018 (from Diocese of Virginia) Halim Shukair 10-11-2018 (from Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East) Donna McNiel 02-07-2019 (from Diocese of San Joaquin) Andrew Guffey 08-27-2019 (from Diocese of Virginia)

CLERGY TRANSFERRED Judith Marinco 09-24-2018 Jessie Gutgsell Dodson 10-23-2018 Roger Walker 12-21-2018 James Rhodenhiser 02-15-2019 David Glaser 03-26-2019 Vincent Michael Marinco 05-09-2019 Imogen Rhodenhiser 07-29-2019

*Total Ministry

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OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE BISHOP (Continued)

There were no suspensions, releases from suspension, renunciations or receptions from other communions.

CONSENTED TO THE ELECTION OF The Rev. Dr. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Kansas

The Rev. Kimberly D. Lucas as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Colorado

The Rev. Mark D. W. Edington as Bishop Suffragan of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

The Rev. Jennifer Anne Reddall as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Arizona

The Rev. Canon Cristóbal Olmedo León Lozano as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Ecuador Litoral

The Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of West Tennessee

The Rev. Canon Megan M. Traquair as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Northern California

The Rev. Canon Kathryn McCrossen Ryan as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas

The Rev. Thomas James Brown as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Maine

The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook as Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego

The Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Folts as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of South Dakota

The Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Vermont

The Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Michigan

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Ashby as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of El Camino Real

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VISITATION SCHEDULE

LOCATION DATE

St. Patrick's, Madison Heights 09-09-2018 St. Aidan's, Ann Arbor 09-16-2018 St. John's, Detroit 09-23-2018 Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills 09-30-2018 Christ Church, Pleasant Lake 10-07-2018 St. James', Dexter 10-14-2018 St. Peter's Detroit 10-21-2018 St. Paul's, Lansing 11-04-2018 St. Luke's, Ypsilanti 11-11-2018 St. Andrew's, Ann Arbor 11-18-2018 St. Stephen's, Troy 12-02-2018 St. Clare's, Ann Arbor 12-09-2018 St. Andrew's, Waterford 12-16-2018 Canterbury House (U of M), Ann Arbor 01-13-2019 St. Cyprian, Detroit 01-20-2019 Trinity, Farmington Hills 02-17-2019 Spirit of Grace, West Bloomfield 03-03-2019 St. John's, Plymouth 03-17-2019 Holy Cross, Novi 03-24-2019 St. John's, Westland 04-07-2019 St. John's, Royal Oak 05-19-2019 All Saints', East Lansing 06-02-2019 St. Stephen's, Hamburg 06-09-2019 St. Philip's, Rochester 06-16-2019 Resurrection, Clarkston 06-30-2019 St. John's, Clinton 07-07-2019

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CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN In Order of Canonical Residence as of August 1, 2019

Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. Diocesan Bishop Feb. 5,2000 Rt. Rev. R. Stewart Wood, Jr. Retired Bishop Jan. 1,1990

*William I. Johnson Ord EDOMI May 26, 1956 *John K. Hooper Ord EDOMI June 25, 1958 *John R. Smucker III N. Dakota May 26, 1960 John H. Albrecht W. Mass. November 16, 1961 Michael L. Gowing Ord EDOMI June 29, 1963 Robert F. Wollard Ord EDOMI June 29, 1963 Gene E. Curry NW Texas June 25, 1964 *David H. Evans Ord EDOMI June 29, 1964 Peter K. Groschner Ord EDOMI June 29, 1964 *A. Paul Nancarrow N. Mich. August 1, 1964 *Ralph G. McGimpsey Ohio July 13, 1965 *Robert M. Wills Ord EDOMI June 29, 1966 Ian F. Brown Ord EDOMI July 17, 1966 Willet J. Herrington III Ord EDOMI March 18, 1967 *Jack L. Savage Ord EDOMI June 29, 1968 *John J. Lohmann Tenn. January 1, 1969 *William N. Rexford Ord EDOMI June 28, 1969 P. Ronald Spann Ord EDOMI June 29, 1970 Bruce A. Campbell Ord EDOMI June 29, 1971 *David M. Lillvis Ord EDOMI June 30, 1973 Bryant Dennison Ohio December 18, 1973 *William P. Erwin W. Mich. September 1, 1975 *Walter Y. MacDonald N. Hamp. January 29, 1976 *Robert C. Weikart Ord EDOMI May 11, 1976 Michael J. Bedford Ord EDOMI June 26, 1976 *Roger L. Tiffany Ohio January 12, 1977 *John P. Meyer Ohio March 28, 1978 *Edward N. Taylor Iowa September 1, 1979 *David J. Horning Ord EDOMI October 18, 1979 Patricia Eichenlaub Ed.D. S.W. VA November 5, 1979 James Maxwell Bethlehem December 1, 1979 *Robert E. Neily Los Angeles April 8, 1980 Sandra S. Benes Ord EDOMI July 2, 1980 J. ChristopherBerg N. Mich. October 21, 1980 *Dorothy S. Calmes Ord EDOMI November 29, 1980 *Charles L. Wood Ed.D. New Jersey May 1, 1981 Richard Kim Hawaii October 20, 1981 Charles H. Swinehart N. Mich. February 24, 1982 Jeffernell Howcott Ord EDOMI June 20, 1982 *Edward A. Cobden Jr. Conn. August 6, 1982 *Carlos J. Caguiat New York March 4, 1983 Richard E. Iwick Indianapo May 31, 1983 Robert C. Brook HOB June 16, 1983 Jasper G. Pennington Maine July 1, 1983 *William D. Ericson Ohio August 1, 1983 John E. Laycock Ord EDOMI June 30, 1984 Svea Gray Ord EDOMI June 13, 1985 *G. Keith Boyles Ord EDOMI June 29, 1985 Gabriel Weinreich Ord EDOMI June 29, 1985 *Samuel T. Knight Barbados November 6, 1985 Margaret A. Haas Ord EDOMI June 28, 1986 Zalmon O. Sherwood Ohio July 22, 1986 Joseph H. Summers Ord EDOMI June 27, 1987 Robert Bird Ord EDOMI September 10, 1987 Thalia Johnson Ord EDOMI September 10, 1987 *Ruth L. Clausen Ord EDOMI June 25, 1988 *Sally Fox Ord EDOMI June 25, 1988 Jannel T. Glennie Ord EDOMI June 25, 1988 E. Charles Witke Ord EDOMI June 25, 1988 *R. Stewart Wood, Jr. Consecrated October 15, 1988 *Marlene M. Clark Ord EDOMI June 24, 1989 William Hale Ord EDOMI June 24, 1989

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*Iris R. Slocombe W.Tenn. August 1, 1989 Christine Humphrey Ord EDOMI December 2, 1989 Julia A. Dempz Ord EDOMI June 23, 1990 *Bercry E. Leas Ord EDOMI June 23, 1990 Diane E. Morgan Ord EDOMI June 23, 1990 David J. Carlson Ord EDOMI February 2, 1991 Donald M. Lutas South VA March 5, 1991 *Robert Gallagher Maine March 19, 1991 Jonathan C. Sams N.Indiana October 3, 1991 *Anne E. Cox Newark October 29, 1991 William F. Renfrew Ord EDOMI June 13, 1992 *Edna S. Shelton Ord EDOMI June 12, 1993 JoAnn Kennedy Slater Ord EDOMI June 19, 1993 Ruth H. Strang Ord EDOMI June 19, 1993 *Jennifer L. Walters Ord EDOMI June 19, 1993 D. Carl Buxo W. Indies September 7, 1993 Linda MacDonald Ord EDOMI June 11, 1994 *Margaret Izutsu Ord EDOMI June 18, 1994 Michael L. Carr Ord EDOMI October 9, 1994 *Donald Duford Ord EDOMI June 8, 1995 Stephen Bancroft Texas June 30, 1995 *Edward L. Mullins San Diego March 18, 1996 John F. Keydel, Jr. Conn. March 28, 1996 *H. Wayne Knotts FondduLac June 19, 1996 *Geoffrey T. Boyer West VA August 20, 1996 Robert E. Smith Ord EDOMI September 28, 1996 *Walter W. Dawson Minnesota October 6, 1997 Donald Dersnah Ord EDOMI October 11, 1997 Linda Northcraft Maryland November 26, 1997 *Arthur R. Mack W.NewYork February 9, 1998 Clare L. Hickman Ord EDOMI June 27, 1998 *Richard O. Singleton Rhode Isl July 13, 1998 Peter D. Mackey Ohio September 15, 1998 *John R. Melcher W.New Yrk September 25, 1998 *Nancy L. Baum Ord EDOMI January 6, 1999 *William McDonald W. Mich. January 7, 1999 *Gordon Weller Ord EDOMI October 20, 1999 Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. Consecrated February 5, 2000 *Leslie Muray E. Mich. March 2, 2000 Aaron Zull Cen. Penn August 03, 2000 Lew Towler Rhode Is. September 11, 2000 S. Scott Hunter W. Virg. November 04, 2000 *Lawrence Walters West MO February 2, 2001 Steven J. Kelly Pittsburgh February 26, 2001 Susan Bock Miss. May 15, 2001 Elizabeth Seelye-Forest Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 *Joyce Treppa Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 Sharon Watton Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 *Daniel Erdman West. MO September 5, 2001 Deborah Semon-Scott West MI September 23, 2001 Fred Elwood Olympia October 23, 2001 Carol Mader Indianapolis October 31, 2001 John Klein Ord EDOMI December 16, 2001 Barry Trent Randolph Ord EDOMI December 16, 2001 *Francoise Gelineau Kansas December 12, 2001 Philip Dinwiddie Ord EDOMI December 22, 2001 Marlyn Stroud Ord EDOMI June 15, 2002 Betty Brogan Ord EDOMI June 15, 2002 *Stacy Salles Ord EDOMI December 19, 2002 David Dieter Ord EDOMI December 19, 2002 Helen Brewster Ord EDOMI June 28, 2003 Keith Mackenzie Ord EDOMI June 28, 2003 Alice Morse Milwaukee July 22, 2003 George Davinich Ord EDOMI December 20, 2003 Ann Webber Ord EDOMI December 20, 2003 *Anne Bump Ohio March 02, 2004 *Reid Hamilton Ohio August 24, 2004 Richard Hamlin Central NY October 29, 2004 Robert Kerr Ord EDOMI November 11, 2004 Susan Shaefer Ord EDOMI December 18, 2004 Joyce Matthews Ord EDOMI December 18, 2004 Judith Harmon Ord EDOMI July 02, 2005 *Dorian McGlannan Olympia September 29, 2005 Tim Spannaus Rcv’d ELCA D April 28, 2006 *Cynthia Garman Bethlehem May 12, 2006 *John Franklin Received/RC July 1, 2006 *Ce’Ce’ A. Loua Received/RC July 6, 2006

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Ellis Clifton Massachuset September 29, 2006 Deon Johnson Ohio October 06, 2006 Ronald C. Byrd Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2006 Ian S. Reed Twiss Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2006 Katherine A. Carlson Washington February 01, 2007 Shirley McWhorter Southern OH August 02, 2007 Sarah Hurlbert New York October 01, 2007 Christopher Yaw Western MI October 16, 2007 Alan Gibson Vermont February 12, 2008 *Frederick Engdahl, Jr. New York October 08, 2008 L. Susan Carter Ord EDOMI TD December 20, 2008 Richard Boulter Ord EDOMI D June 13, 2009 *Richard Sauerzopf Ord EDOMI TD June 13, 2009 William Stech Ord EDOMI TD January 30, 2010 Linda Ferguson Ord EDOMI TD February 13, 2010 Paul LeClair Ord EDOMI TD February 13, 2010 Mark Hastings Ord EDOMI TD October 27, 2010 Diana Walworth Ord EDOMI TD October 27, 2010 RaeLee Baxter Ord EDOMI TD November 03, 2010 William Roberts Ord EDOMI TD November 03, 2010 Janis Stevenson Ord EDOMI TD November 03, 2010 Ross Vandercook Ord EDOMI TD November 11, 2010 Susan Vandercook Ord EDOMI TD November 11, 2010 Michael Fitzpatrick Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2010 Julia Huttar Bailey Ord EDOMI TD December 11, 2010 Terri Pilarski Arizona May 10, 2011 Winnie Cook Ord EDOMI D May 24, 2011 Cynthia Corner Ord EDOMI D May 24, 2011 Robert Alltop Ord EDOMI TD June 09, 2012 Kenneth Erickson Chicago June 12, 2012 Susan Anslow Williams New York October 03, 2012 Jeanne Stout Eau Claire December 01, 2012 Karen Lewis Rochester April 30, 2013 Andrew Van Culin Colorado April 30, 2013 Thomas Krell Rc’d. RC May 22, 2013 Cathleen Behnke Ord EDOMI D June 22, 2013 Marcia Ledford Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Paula Miller Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Maryjane Peck Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Jenny Ritter Ord EDOMI D June 22, 2013 Eric M. Williams Western NY January 09, 2014 Marjorie Beth Taylor Colorado April 8, 2014 Glen Morrison Ord EDOMI D June 14, 2014 Kenneth Rasnick Ord EDOMI D June 14, 2014 Nikki Seger Ord EDOMI TD June 14, 2014 Linda Shafer Ord EDOMI D June 14, 2014 William Danaher Alabama September 10, 2014 Brian Shaffer S. Ohio December 1, 2014 Lynda Carter Ord EDOMI TD December 13, 2014 Areeta Bridgemohan Ord EDOMI TD June 13, 2015 Andrea Morrow Ord EDOMI TD June 13, 2015 Daniel Buchin Idaho June 16, 2015 Judith Schellhammer Ord EDOMI TD December 06, 2015 Paul Castelli Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 Daniel Lawson Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 James Pashturro Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 Scott Steiner Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 Joshua Hoover Eastern MI January 06, 2016 Steve Steinberger-Domienik Connecticut October 18, 2016 Virginia Hesse Arizona November 15, 2016 Carolynn Johnson Ord EDOMI D December 21, 2016 Teresa Wakeen Ord EDOMI TD December 21, 2016 Elizabeth Bingham Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 Veronica Dunbar Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 Gail Shafer Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 *Christopher Cunningham SW Virginia September 11, 2017 Christopher Johnson Colorado September 28, 2017 Kristin Bowen Ord EDOMI TD December 09, 2017 Matthew Lukens Hawaii September 12, 2018 Halim Shukair Jerusalem October 11, 2018 Emily Williams Guffey Virginia October 11, 2018 Estes Anthony Ord EDOMI TD December 08, 2018 Yudasz Mitchell Ord EDOMI TD December 08, 2018 McNiel Donna San Joaquin February 07, 2019

*Living outside of the Diocese of Michigan.

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Clergy Licensed to Function in the Diocese of Michigan

Heather Barta Matthew Bode (ELCA) Boelter, Sarah Manisha Dostert (ELCA) Mary Duerksen (ELCA) Frederick Fritz Christopher Harris Mark Jenkins Walter LaBatt Andrea Martin John Morris (ELCA) Kenneth Near Frederick Nestrock Richard Ressler Carol Spangenberg Sharon Voelker Robert Walton Terry Williamson (ELCA)

Clergy Deceased

The Rev. Chuck Millar The Rev. Ward Clabuesch The Rev. Rollin Norris The Rev. Paul Hiyama The Rev. Alexander Ray Babin The Rev. Deacon Charlotte Bates The Rev. Edward Reynolds

Respectfully submitted by Canon Jo Ann Hardy Registrar for the Diocese of Michigan

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PARISHES IN UNION WITH CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN as of September 1, 2019

PLACE COUNTY NAME Organized Admitted

Adrian Lenawee Christ Church 1838 ???? Allen Park Wayne St. Luke's Church 1948 1958 Ann Arbor Washtenaw St. Andrew's Church 1827 ???? Ann Arbor Washtenaw St. Clare of Assisi Church 1953 1966 Belleville Wayne Trinity Church 1943 1960 Birmingham Oakland St. James' Church 1896 1911 Bloomfield Hills Oakland Christ Church Cranbrook 1926 1928 Brighton Livingston St. Paul's Church 1904 1964 Clarkston Oakland Church of the Resurrection 1960 1976 Dearborn Wayne Christ Church 1866 1867 Detroit Wayne All Saints' Church 1927 1938 Detroit Wayne Cathedral Church of St. Paul 1824 ???? Detroit Wayne Christ Church 1845 1846 Detroit Wayne Grace Church 1917 1918 Detroit Wayne Church of the Messiah 1874 1885 Detroit Wayne St. Cyprian's Church 1920 1944 Detroit Wayne St. John's Church 1859 1859 Detroit Wayne St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's 1846 1907 Detroit Wayne St. Peter's Church 1858 1945 Detroit Wayne Spirit of Hope Church 1897 1897 East Lansing Ingham All Saints' Church 1952 1954 Farm. Hills Oakland Trinity Church 1952 1960 Ferndale Oakland St. Luke's Church 1921 1949 Grosse Ile Wayne St. James' Church 1866 1888 Grosse Pointe Wayne Christ Church 1927 1947 Grosse Pte Wds Wayne St. Michael's Church 1947 1952 Hamburg Livingston St. Stephen's Church 1844 ???? Hillsdale Hillsdale St. Peter's Church 1844 ???? Howell Livingston St. John's Church 1878 1960 Inkster Wayne St. Clement's Church 1940 1967 Jackson Jackson St. Paul's Church 1839 1839 Lake Orion Oakland St. Mary's-in-the-Hills 1954 1956 Lansing Ingham St. Michael's Church 1958 1974 Lansing Ingham St. Paul's Church 1856 1856 Lincoln Park Wayne St. Michael's Church 1927 1957 Livonia Wayne St. Andrew's Church 1952 1956 Madison Hgts Oakland St. Patrick's Church 1956 1972 Mason Ingham St. Augustine of Canterbury 1960 2003 Michigan Center Jackson St. Aidan's Church 1958 1964 Milford Oakland St. George's Church 1953 1963 Monroe Monroe Trinity Church 1831 ???? Mount Clemens Macomb Grace Church 1849 1850 Novi Oakland Church of the Holy Cross 1964 2008 Onsted Lenawee St. Michael's & All Angels 1843 1843 Pleasant Lake Jackson Christ Church 1879 1888 Plymouth Wayne St. John's Church 1912 1944 Pontiac Oakland All Saints' Church 1837 1837 Redford Twp. Wayne St. Elizabeth's Church 1956 1975 Rochester Oakland St. Philip's Church 1929 1955 Romeo Macomb St. Paul's Church 1912 1988 Royal Oak Oakland St. John's Church 1917 1920 Saline Washtenaw Holy Faith 1966 2014 Shelby Twp. Macomb St. Luke the Physician 1952 1990 St. Clair Shores Macomb Trinity Church 1917 1946 Southfield Oakland Church of the Redeemer 1955 1957 Southfield Oakland St. David's Church 1952 1960 Southgate Wayne Grace Church 1957 1988 Troy Oakland St. Stephen's Church 1957 1963

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Waterford Oakland St. Andrew's Church 1951 1960 West Bloomfield Oakland Spirit of Grace 1956 1961 Westland Wayne St. John's Church 1901 1944 Williamston Ingham St. Katherine's Church 1926 1962 Wyandotte Wayne St. Stephen's Church 1863 1863 Ypsilanti Washtenaw St. Luke's Church 1830 1838

MISSIONS OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN

PLACE COUNTY NAME Organized

Ann Arbor Washtenaw Church of the Incarnation 1984 Ann Arbor Washtenaw St. Aidan's Church 1967 Bloomfield Township Oakland Church of the Nativity 1956 Brooklyn Jackson All Saints' Church 1858 Chelsea Washtenaw St. Barnabas' 1954 Clinton Lenawee St. John's 1836 DeWitt Clinton Christ United 1958 Dexter Washtenaw St. James' Church 1837 Ecorse Wayne Church of the Resurrection 1958 Taylor Wayne Christ the King 1956 Trenton Wayne St. Thomas 1843

CHAPLAINCIES OF THE DIOCESE

Canterbury Michigan State University Canterbury University of Michigan

CHAPELS

PLACE COUNTY NAME Organized

Emrich Retreat Center Livingston Holy Spirit 1952 St. Anne's Mead Oakland St. Anne's 1965 Canterbury On the Lake Oakland St. Luke’s 1887

WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES OF THE DIOCESE ______

The Church at Crossroads, Detroit Mother of the Savior, Dearborn (Arab-Christian Ministry)

Respectfully submitted, Canon Jo Ann Hardy Diocesan Administrator and Registrar of the Diocese

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Standing Committee Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 2019 Annual Report

Membership Term Expires The Rev. Paula Miller 2019 Mr. Geoffrey Smereck, JD 2019 The Rev. Joyce Matthews 2020 Dr. Ann F. Putallaz, President 2020 The Rev. Deon Johnson 2021 Ms. Juanita Woods 2021 Ms. Joyce Holden 2022 The Rev. Carol Mader 2022

This report covers the period from July 2018 through June 2019. The Standing Committee met at least monthly during that time, except for the months of July and August. Additional meetings were held as needed to deal with issues related to work of the Standing Committee.

The Standing Committee’s principal charge is to serve as a Council of Advice to the Bishop. This is a role specified in the canons of The Episcopal Church and includes issues of concern to the Bishop, the Diocese of Michigan, its congregations and people, and other matters.

Episcopal Transition Process In the September 2018 through June 2019 time period, the Standing Committee, which bears responsibility for the Episcopal Transition, carried out a number of tasks related to the transition, including:  Meetings with representatives of the Search and Nomination Committee and Transitions Committee, and various communications with both committees;  Planning of the Petition Process (an alternative method by which candidates for Bishop-Elect may be nominated for the Slate of Candidates);  Approval of the Slate of Candidates for 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan, presented by the Search and Nomination Committee;  Announcement of the Slate of Candidates and the Opening of the Petition Process;  Working with Diocesan staff to Coordinate the Consent Process for The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Perry, the Diocese of Michigan’s Bishop-Elect, with the Office of General Convention of the National Church; and  Other matters regarding the transition process as they arose.

Recommendations Regarding Candidacy and Ordination A key responsibility of the Standing Committee is to advise the Bishop regarding individuals who are discerning a call to ordained ministry. In that capacity, the Standing Committee participated in the Commission on Ministry retreat in January 2019, which concluded with a joint meeting with the Commission on Ministry on January 12, 2019.

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The Standing Committee also conducted interviews with individuals at various points in the discernment process, as indicated by canon. The Standing Committee took the following actions regarding candidacy and ordination after prayerful discussion and consideration.

The Standing Committee approved the following individuals for Candidacy:

George (Chip) L. Dischinger, III, Candidate for ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests Jean-Pierre Seguin, Candidate for ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests Patricia Fraley, Candidate for ordination to the Diaconate Marion VanLoo, Candidate for ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests Kelly D. Scheu, Candidate for ordination to the Diaconate Christine Gannon, Candidate for ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests

The Standing Committee approved the following individuals for Ordination:

Anthony Estes to the Sacred Order of Deacons as a Transitional Deacon Mitchell Yudasz to the Sacred Order of Deacons as a Transitional Deacon The Rev. Deacon Anthony Estes to the Sacred Order of Priests The Rev. Deacon Mitchell Yudasz to the Sacred Order of Priests ,

Consents to Bishops-Elect The Standing Committee is also charged with consenting to the election and consecration of those individuals elected bishop by any of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church. After prayerful consideration, the Standing Committee consented to the following:

The Rev. Dr. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Kansas The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Anne Reddall, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Arizona The Rev. Kimberly D. Lucas, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Colorado The Rev. Canon Cristóbal Olmedo León Lozano, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Ecuador Litoral The Rev. Mark D.W. Edington, Bishop in Charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe The Rev. Phoebe A Roaf, Bishop Diocesan, Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee The Rev. Canon Megan M. Traquair, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Northern California The Rev. Canon Kathryn Ryan, Bishop Suffragan, Diocese of Texas The Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Maine The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of San Diego The Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Vermont The Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Folts, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of South Dakota

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The Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Michigan The Rev. Canon Lucinda Ashby, Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of El Camino Real

The Standing Committee gave its consent to the Diocese of Texas for the election of a Bishop Suffragan.

Property-Related Issues The Standing Committee also has the responsibility of reviewing and approving any sale or encumbrance (mortgages, long-term leases, etc.) of congregation property. Permission was granted, after appropriate legal review and advice, to proceed with the actions proposed regarding the following properties:

St, Michael and All Angels, Lincoln Park: Installation of an elevator St. Paul’s, Romeo: Approval (conditional) of the leasing of its commercial kitchen to a local caterer St. Luke’s, Ypsilanti: Approval (conditional) of the leasing of office space to The Doulas (an organization that works with pregnant women who are in prison)

Other Matters The Standing Committee has a role in consenting to a number of other actions taken by the Bishop. There have been no such consents needed during this past year.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Standing Committee Dr. Ann F. Putallaz, President

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TOTAL MINISTRY/ MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT 2019

Historical exploration, inner reflections, and articulation of Total Ministry and Ministry Development concepts with a view toward the future have been the key points of focus during this past year.

Congregations currently in good standing through Total Ministry covenant agreements with the Bishop’s office include:

 Christ Church, Pleasant Lake  St. Barnabas, Chelsea (also involved in Baptized for Life, a 5-year initiative through Virginia Theological Seminary)  St. Michael & All Angels, Cambridge Junction  St. Patrick, Madison Heights (building on last year’s discernment focus this year has been implementing a congregation-wide discernment model incorporating a series of monthly interactive sermons, a congregation- wide task force, plus the opportunity for each member to prayerfully and intentionally reflect on their own ministry as well as each other’s callings)

Additional recognized intentional EDOMI baptismal ministries are:

 Church of the Messiah, Detroit (Continues its inner-city ministry and has been featured in a variety of news videos for the success of its work in addition to the 2017 documentary “The United States of Detroit” being released to the public recently.)  The Emmaus Community, Walled Lake/Novi area (Continues to grow in its ministry with 7 nursing facilities, 3 restaurants, and a pub outreach as well. The group has established a covenant with the Bishop and its varied members reflecting its own unique ministry efforts.)

Marion Van Loo, St. Barnabas Chelsea, has graduated from the diocese’s Academy for Vocational Leadership and continues in her priesthood discernment process. Two additional new students from the above listed congregations have been accepted to start the Academy formation program this fall.

This past spring the diocese brought two teams, including Commission on Ministry representatives, to Living Stones, an international Anglican organization that supports the model of Baptismal/Total Ministry. One of the case studies we presented focused on the unique ministry of the Church of the Messiah, Detroit, and how its ministry might be officially continued without diminishing its Spirit-led quality. The other focus was on the history of Total Ministry in the diocese and what its future direction might look like with a new bishop.

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That particular emphasis was then spotlighted in the spring Total Ministry Gathering at Emrich Retreat Center where participants prayerfully reflected and then developed pertinent walk-about questions to ask the bishop candidates. Bishop Gibbs also addressed the gathering with his own insights. The Summer Gathering for this year involved sending 5 representatives to Northern Michigan’s Visitor’s Weekend to glean insights from that diocese’s 30 year involvement in this ministry style. As Ministry Developer, I have also been taking intentional time to work with some of the smaller congregations of the diocese thinking, praying, and listening to both each other and to God’s call. At least one ongoing bible study as well as other developments has sprouted from this engagement. This think tank is designed to pull together congregational representatives to help unpack where God may be leading this loose collection of outpost ministries! Be watching for more news from “Think, Pray, Listen”: often God uses the smallest to make the biggest statements regarding God’s mercy and love!

I enjoy working in many capacities as Ministry Developer for the whole diocese – assisting with Advanced Renaissance, Ministry Fair, Vestry Days, as well as consulting, retreats, and workshops for congregations. Please feel free to call on me to assist as needed as we unpack together what authentic ministry means within a congregation or community and ways to support each person’s talents, spiritual gifts, and calling!

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Ann McLaughlin, D.Min. Ministry Developer

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The Whitaker Institute Report for 2019 EDDOMI Convention

Prepared by The Rev. Vicki Hesse, Director of the Whitaker Institute

This past year, we built on the foundation, emphasizing continuous improvement of our programs, events, resources and processes. With God’s help,, we made incremental improvements (and in some cases breakthrough level upgrades!) in the ways that the Whitaker Institute interacts with students/participants, facilitator/trainers and with congregations/EDOMI and other dioceses. This year’s Advisory Council enhanced and clarified our mission statement to capture a fresh take on who Whitaker Institute has been and will be in the ffuuture:

“The Whitaker Institute activates lifelong learning! We are the educational arm of the Bishop’s office and our purpose is to educate, equip and empower faith communities with fresh ways of learning.”

With this mission in mind, our vision is:  “To equip the saints for the work of ministry” - congregaations with tools and motivations to offer foundational faith ffoormation in their own context  To prepare and form academically, spiritually and practically those discerned for holy orders  To foster discernment of call to serve Christ in all persons  To hold programs, host events and provide resources that support lifelong education

Our goals to support this vision remain throughout:  Lay and ordained ministry formation  Canonically-required, spiritually transformational and academically programs for lifelong learners  Diocesan-wide educatioonal, equipping and empowerment gatherings

Thank you to the Rev. Judith Schellhammer, Chair, of the Whitaker Institute Advisory Council and all the members who encourage, support, challenge and pray for our work. Thank you for financially supporting us with your donations and on congregational-based “Whitaker Offering” Sundays.

The following is a brief update on our programs, events and resources:

Academy for Vocational Leadership. The Academy for Vocational Leadership (collaboration of Dioceses of Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan) offers local formation for deacons and priests through academic program of the Seminary of the Southwest’s Iona Collaborative. In 2019, we graduated six priest- and deacon- candidate students, including Ms. Edie Wakevainen (St. Luke’s Ferndale), Mr. Mike Stutso (Holy Cross, Novi), and Ms. Marion VanLoo (St. Barnabas Chelsea).

Baptized for Life. The Diocese of Michigan is participating with Virginia Theological Seminary, through a Lily Foundation grant, in a 5-year exploration of discipleship in local congregations. Trinity Episcopal (Belleville), Christ Episcopal Church (Dearborn), and St. Barnabas Church (Chelsea) have engagged this program for specific ministries. www.baptizedforlife.org.

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These congregations have completed the Renewal Works Spirituality Assessment and attended residencies towards the Lily-funded ministry project implementations.

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Through the Academy for Vocational Leadership’s relationship to the Seminary of the Southwest, Whitaker now supports those in the ordination process to earn credit through the Iona Collaborative CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) program. This required, 10-week program is a hybrid local/remote approach to CPE: two Austin based retreat weekends, plus Michigan-based clinical ministry time with Zoom group and individual supervision and webinar education.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Co-chairs Ms. Felicity Thompson and the Rev. Elizabeth “Beth” Bingham reflected on D&I actions around the diocese towards “Becoming the Beloved Community” work. Several representatives from Diocese of Michigan took part in these D&I gatherings: 1)The FORMA Anti- Racism training by Dr. Catherine Meeks from the (Diocese of Atlanta-based) Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, 2) Province V Leadership Gathering at (Diocese of Ohio) Bellwether Farm, 3) Eating Together Faithfully: A Framework of Conversation training at the (Diocese of WNC) Kanuga Conference Center, and 4) several other congregation-based speaking engagements and story-sharing opportunities (St. John’s Royal Oak). This work continues in important ways.

Education for Ministry (EfM): EfM has been a meaningful formation for many people. This year, St. John’s Royal Oak initiated a new group and Mr. Daniel Martin serves as our Diocesan Coordinator.

Epiphanies Conferences. The Epiphanies Conference series provides top-notch speakers for continuing education for clergy, lay leaders and lifelong learners. Beginning in 2020 we hold Tuesday afternoon and evening sessions to better accommodate bi-vocational ministers (lay and ordained) for these events. For 2019-2020, the Epiphanies Conference will host:  The Rev. Dr. Shively Smith (Asst. Prof. New Testament, Boston U. School of Theology) – Oct. ‘19  The Rev. Dr. David Lose (Sr. Pastor, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis), former President, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, inspiring preacher) – Mar ‘20  The Rev. Sarah Condon (Campus Missioner for Rice University) – May ‘20

Exploring Your Spiritual Journey (EYSJ). Exploring Your Spiritual Journey (EYSJ) Program draws any person seeking to better understand God’s call. Through twice-monthly meetings (over eight months) lay persons share a life of discernment and exploration through the image of a spiritual journey, walking with others on the way. For 2018-2019, we had fourteen participants; nine in Detroit and five in Jackson. This important program is being adopted by other dioceses.

Lay Licensure Classes. This year we trained five new Lay Preachers and eight Worship Leaders, and several cohorts of Eucharistic Minister/ Lay Eucharistic Visitors (on behalf of their congregational leaders).We are revising the “renewal” process for lay preachers; new Lay Preacher licensure classes are held in conjunction with the Academy. We offer Worship Leader courses twice a year.

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Life Around The Table: Eating Together Faithfully. The Diocese of Michigan continues to engage this important ecumenical care-of-creation curriculum with faith communities across the US. This 8-session curriculum explores what it means to eat daily bread as disciples of Jesus Christ. (http://lifearoundthetable.org/curriculum/). In 2019, Christ Church Dearborn will translate the course into Arabic, and host this conversation jointly with Mother of our Savior Arab-speaking congregation. In so doing, these congregations will share stories of food and faith in an inspiring way! Whitaker seeks other congregations who may be interested to take on this framework of conversation. Ms. Felicity Thompson serves as the Diocesan contact for Eating Together Faithfully program.

Ministry Fair. This year we held our annual ministry fair with 15 workshops led by congregational presenters. The nearly 100 participants enjoyed learning how to build a “Fire of Renewal” through evangelistic efforts and projects that are happening in the diocese. It was an inspiring day filled with deep fellowship. For more information, see this website: https://www.edomi.org/ministryfair/

Safe Church. With revised Safe Church policies from the 2018 General Convention, our Diocese led the way on implementing new ways of being a Safe Church. In collaboration with Eric Travis, who serves on the wider church committee for Safe Church practices, we revised our whole training program. Current workshops include Track 1 (Overview), Track 1 (Online), Track 2 (Advanced) and Track 3 (Supervisory). Since fall of 2018 when initiating this curriculum, we certified 25 safe church trainers and taught 343 persons in class and 70 online. Three congregations have completed their Safe Church Audit.

Stewardship Day. New this year: Diocesan-wide Stewardship Day, under the leadership of The Rev. Chris Harris. Congregational leaders gained tools to improve annual campaigns, to increase giving and to develop a year-round culture of generosity. Workshops, inspired by The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS), helped participants understand culture-building ways of stewardship.

Pilgrimage to The Holy Land. In November 2019, the Rev. Eric Williams (St. Philip’s Rochester Hills) leads a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with support of Whitaker. This journey includes eleven days exploring many of the major sites connected with the life of Jesus. The local tour guide will again be Iyad Qumri. For more information or to register: https://www.edomi.org/pilgrimage/

Saturday Series. Every Saturday at the Academy is for academic topics. Anyone, lay or ordained, may take a day-long class in Bible, History or Theology & Ethics. In 2018 we had five Saturday Series participants complete the whole year.

Whitaker Institute Online School. This year we launched the Online School, using the ChurchNext curriculum and technologies. Courses include a vast array of bible, liturgy, faith, spirituality, leadership, Book of Common Prayer, and more! Enrollment is free to congregations in the Diocese of Michigan! To enroll, email the Director of the Whitaker Institute, The Rev. Vicki Hesse at [email protected].

WHAT ELSE? What’s Next? Updates and insights on what’s next with Whitaker Institute:

Book Study Online Groups. Several book study groups have formed and are using the Zoom technologies to support virtual gatherings and discussions. These are important, yet hidden, small groups for lifelong learning. Seeking group leaders today! 184

DTW Airport Chaplaincy. Immersion in service-oriented formation! Through the DTW Airport Ambassador program, participants serve in this vast interfaith context. As Volunteer Airport Ambassadors, both at the Ground Transportation Center and the Freedom Center, two Diocese of Michigan disciples offer God’s love-in-action. Whether responding to distraught travelers or holding sacred space on the tarmac to honor the return of a fallen soldier returning home in a casket. This important, and often invisible, ministry provides a way to serve and share love in a place filled with tension and excitement. Speak to Ms. Cleda Smartt or Archdeacon Keith MacKenzie for more amazing stories and to learn how to get involved.

Lay Leadership Certification. The Whitaker Institute historically offered a Lay Leadership formation program and we hope to do so again.

We are grateful for the wise council, hard work and prayerful encouragement of the Whitaker Institute Advisory Council. Thank you, too, to Ms. Kim Pratt for her constant service and fresh approach to support our many programs.

Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Vicki K. Hesse October, 2019

Whitaker Institute Advisory Council Class of 2019: Ms. Janice Baldwin, Mr. Kevin McLogan, and the Rev. Deacon Brian Shaffer Class of 2020: Ms. Joyce Holden, the Rev. Andrea Morrow, and the Rev. Judith Schellhammer, Class of 2021: Ms. Amber Barnes, Ms. Elaine Belz, Mr. Ronald Charles, Mr. Tom Ferguson, the Rev. James Pashturro, and Ms Pamela Sherry Diocesan Council: Ms. Shirley Lappi, Friends of Whitaker: (2020) the Rev. Beth Bingham, (2021) Mr. Timothy Flynn, St. Paul’s, Lansing The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs Jr., Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

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Youth and Young Adult Ministry 2019 Diocesan Journal Report

“Building communities for youth and young adults to experience and share the love of God through fellowship, formation, worship, and service.”

This is our revamped Mission Statement for the Youth and Young Adult Ministry office that the newly formed YAYA Council unveiled this past spring. It refocuses us to “build communities” and not just “provide opportunities”. It is amazing how two words can make such a big change.

This past year we have truly been building communities in EDOMI. Through our programs, inviting more people to collaborate, and utilizing technology to connect us from throughout the Diocese, YAYA ministries have had a pretty busy and productive year.

Most of our offerings this year incorporated all four experiential aspects of our Mission Statement: fellowship, formation, worship, and service. In telling you what we did, I am going to highlight a certain aspect for each program.

Fellowship: Youth and Young Adult Ministry is relational by nature, so every one of our programs includes fellowship, and here are a couple.  Summer Camp: Between Camp Stony and Camp Chickagami, we had 45 youth and 9 adults attend summer camp. For many, the friends that are made at camp become lifelong and life affirming.  Diocesan Picnic: This annual tradition of gathering and having fun at Emrich is a wonderful way to fellowship with the whole family in EDOMI. Games for youth and adults were led by the YAYA Missioner.

Formation: Formation is more than just Sunday School. It is everything we do to be formed as Christians.  Province 5 PYE: In March of 2019, the Province held its first Provincial Youth Event in many years. A number of young people from all over the Province, including 3 from EDOMI, came together to learn and share at the event, which was called “Growing Leaders”. This group also started the planning for the next PYE scheduled for Feb 28-March 1 in Ohio.  Bishop Search: Youth and Young Adults were very active in the process of searching for the next Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan. YAYA Ministries made sure that they were included in all phases of the search process that they could be. Before one of the walkabouts, YAYA’s gathered and learned more about the whole process, and then they attended that walkabout, sitting in the front row.  E-Formation, Forma, Safe Church: Each one of these programs were geared towards adults who work with Youth and Young Adults. The E-Formation conference brought Sarah Stonesifer from the Lifelong Learning dept. of 186 Virginia Theological Seminary to the Diocese to teach us the many ways we can reach our young people through electronic and social media. The FORMA conference allowed us to gather with others who do YAYA ministry and discover many ways to improve and/or start new opportunities.

Worship: Worship comes in many forms, and our youth and young adults were able to experience a number of them.  Diocesan Convention: Not only did our young people gather in fellowship and experience the worship of Convention, they also led Morning Prayer.  Great Lakes Gathering: This 4 day event put on by Living Water Ministries and the ELCA allowed our young people to experience fellowship, formation, service, and a different style of worship. Both youth and young adults from EDOMI have participated in it for many years. The Missioner for YAYA has been the Manager of the Young Adult track for 4 years.

Service: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi.  Camp Compassion: Every three years we go down to the Dominican Republic and continue building our relationship with the people down there while offering ourselves in service. This year we worked on the inside and outside of San Simon and Christ Rey, two churches in the Puerto Plata area.  Mission Possible: Detroit: This week long Mission Experience was themed around “Sharing Peace in the D”. We worked at St. Peter’s Church in the Corktown area of Detroit helping with Manna Meals, painting the soon to be finished “Corner Laundry and Shower”, and other jobs associated with their Social Justice Ministry Hub. We also spent time at the Ronald McDonald House cooking meals, we cleaned out an overgrown alley in the Hope Village area of Detroit with Life Remodeled. We also spent time at the Cathedral cleaning up inside and out.  YAYA Council: Created this year, the YAYA Council helps to brainstorm, plan, and promote YAYA ministries and programs. While taking a look at what was have done in the past, this group has already planned and begun the preparations for an annual YAYA event with Bishop-Elect Bonnie Perry in early April.

Fellowship, Formation, Worship, and Service: Two of our events have all four aspects at the heart of them and are co-sponsored with the Diocese of Eastern Michigan.  Happening: This High School student led, weekend retreat program allows participants to experience God, Community, and Faith through discovery and reflection.  Charge: Another program offered by Living Water Ministries, this one for Middle School Students. Hosted at Great Wolf lodge in Traverse City. This event allows our two Dioceses to come together and be Episcopal ambassadors at this Lutheran event.

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In addition, the Missioner for Youth and Young Adults is a facilitator for Safe Church courses in the Diocese, the Liaison with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic and a member of the General Convention Task Force on creating Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies and Updating Safeguarding Training. He is also often asked to consult with other Dioceses and organizations on Safe Church policy.

Thank you for the opportunity to walk along such wonderful youth and young adults and to serve God and the Church I love so much.

Eric Travis Missioner for Youth and Young Adults

Mission Possible: Detroit 2019 Summer Camp at Camp Stony

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The Diocese of Michigan's ministry at Michigan State University became Canterbury MSU last fall. Our Missioner, the Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, arrived in October, AFTER the fall recruitment period, so this has been a year of surveying and experimenting. We were blessed to also have the involvement of Seminarian Melissa Congleton. Working with a very small group of students who were already involved at All Saints, East Lansing, and in the Diocese, we tried out various meeting times and locations, programs, communication, and outreach activities. This work has prepared us to begin rebuilding the ministry this fall with intentional and concerted outreach to students.

A new Board of Directors was established in January 2019. Its members include lay and ordained people, students, alumni, and supporters, and representatives from our diocese as well as both Eastern and Western Michigan. The board has focused on articulating our mission and setting up structures for fundraising and oversight that will ensure success of the ministry. Once a month, the Missioner has preached or supplied in area congregations to connect with supporters. We were also involved in the Big Provincial Gathering in July and discovered a number of Spartans in the crowd!

With the support of All Saints, East Lansing we hosted a series of ‘random acts of kindness’ on campus to help raise our profile and spread joy on campus. On the Feast of St. Nicholas, a chorus from All Saints sang carols as we gave out chocolate coins and some information about Advent. We handed out Starbucks gift cards late one night during finals week. In Easter week, five local priests & two dogs joined us for Blessings to Go. We gave away coupons for MSU’s Dairy Store and offered blessings, prayers, or intentional conversation to students – plus some dog cuddles! Between these larger events, we also handed out homemade cookies or candy in the Student Union on several evenings. Our students enjoyed seeing how pleased others were to receive an unexpected treat. We expect ‘random acts of kindness’ to be a cornerstone of how we engage students and help spread the Way of Love. This is especially powerful as students report higher levels of anxiety and loneliness than previous generations.

We have developed a relationship with the MSU Student Food Bank. All Saints and St. Paul’s, Lansing, collected can openers, spices, and food storage supplies over the spring semester to help address some unmet needs. We look forward to continuing these partnerships to support students in need.

Beginning this fall, we will meet weekly on campus and host monthly dinners at All Saints. We are looking for opportunities for service and advocacy in our community and we are making plans for a spring break service trip. If you know of MSU students who might want to be a part of this community, please send their names to [email protected].

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Canterbury House U of M

Life is good at Canterbury House!

The 2018-2019 academic year for Canterbury House saw a rise in student engagement. Three different small group conversations on faith took place over the year – a reading group on Christianity and Radical Social Thought, a Bible study on Luke and Isaiah, and a summer reading group on queer theology. All three groups reached (mostly) distinct audiences with all three expressing a desire to continue in the coming year. Similarly both the Sunday Eucharist and Wednesday Evensong are growing in attendance, a significant jump from the low attendance at one worship service when the current chaplain began his tenure. The plan for the coming academic year is to continue offering opportunities for faith formation and bringing in a focus on leadership development, having the students and participants at Canterbury House begin to take charge to build the ministries they would like to see on campus.

Outside the faith community, Canterbury continues to be a gathering space of students from any different communities on campus, especially keeping with our historical charism for reaching musicians and activists. Our annual Welcome Back Party in September, which serves as a showcase for student musicians, had a record attendance of at least 120 people.

2018 also saw a noticeable drop in funds raised from donors. There are likely several expected factors leading to this, including the usual drop when leadership transitions and the change in the tax code which hit many nonprofits in 2018. In spite of this, Canterbury House is still on track to end 2019 with a balanced budget thanks to the work of the finance committee. We also currently have a much more engaged fundraising committee that is working hard on expanding our reach to more Canterbury alumni, finding interested local Episcopalians, and rebuilding relationships with donors (including congregations) who have become inactive as donors. Further fundraising is the main route towards expanding our capacity for ministry.

We are grateful for the continued support of the diocese and are happy to report that our stewardship of that support is bearing fruit on campus.

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The Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

The Cathedral Chapter, the oversight body for the Diocesan-Cathedral Center, was created in 1957 by Diocesan Convention. Chapter’s charge is “to enhance the mission and ministry of the Cathedral as the main church of the Diocese” especially in its role as “the center of diocesan unity and administration” and as “the center of diocesan mission and ministry.”

Often referred to simply as, The Chapter, it consists of eighteen people representing the Bishop, the Diocesan Convention, and the Cathedral Vestry. They have the responsibility to oversee those activities at the Diocesan-Cathedral Center which are not those of a parish church. This includes property matters, tenant relationships, activities not intended for parochial purposes, and supporting the activities of the Diocese. It is the agency which operates the common space of the Diocesan-Cathedral Center. The Cathedral Chapter employs a staff to support these functions, and creates a budget to pay for them.

Mission: The facilities and staff of the Cathedral Chapter exist to support the mission and ministry of the Bishop, the Cathedral, and all the people of the diocese. It was, of course, a great honor to host the first of three “Walkabouts” as a part of the discernment and call of the 11th Bishop of Michigan and to host the Special Diocesan Convention for the Election of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan. We are anticipate the joyful celebration of the ministry and witness of the Rt. Reverend Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. and Karlah Gibbs this coming November. Other parts of our missional life include the partnering with the Waller Health Center on Cathedral Green (now entering its second decade), a gathering of Sacred Harp (shape note singing), Kids Against Hunger, 12 Step (AA and Al-Anon) meetings, Motor City Music Together (a music learning program for parents and children les that 2 years old, and other community outreach programs. Events include: Noel Night and other Midtown Detroit arts and community programs such as Dlectricity (bi-annual), the Detroit area observance of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, a New Year’s Day Feast (open to all comers), an annual Veteran’s Day Service and Reception, the Detroit Police Department’s Victims Assistance Remembrance Program, and a myriad of other dinners, conferences and other gatherings including the Diocesan Ministry Fair, UBE meetings and events, events of the Mayson Foundation, ordinations and a host of diocesan liturgies, and community concert events.

Operations: The Diocesan Cathedral Center, built between 1959 and 1961, is of an age to require updating. The past year has seen facility upgrades in first floor restrooms, and parking drains, and new concrete in several areas where the Michigan freeze-thaw cycle has taken its toll. We are being continually challenged by infrastructure needs, most particularly environmental control (HVAC) issues. 191

Work to maintain the facilities in an appropriate, up-to-date condition always challenges the available resources. Efforts to update systems and appearance are ongoing.

Additionally, we dedicated “When I was a Stranger” a bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz, on the Woodward Lawn last September. It is a beautiful space for prayer and contemplation and invites the community onto the Cathedral Close. Mechanical systems continue to undergo evaluation and several are being rebuilt, and staff restructuring has been implemented; though building staffing continues to present its challenges. Charges to the Cathedral parish, and Diocese, in proportionate shares, cover a portion of these expenses, based on space occupied under sole control, i.e. the Diocese portion is based on the space solely controlled by the Bishop and staff. However, the use of common space, meeting rooms, Barth Hall, and parking by staff, diocesan committees and boards and visitors to the Diocesan-Cathedral Center, as well as all utilities, and staff support are included without additional charge. Rental income, endowments, and parking income are used to cover remaining expenses. In 2019 the revenues anticipated to operate the 55,000 square feet of the Diocesan Cathedral Center is $539,526. Diocese of Michigan support for the Chapter operations is $155,800.

If you have questions or perhaps an interest in serving on the Cathedral Chapter, please be in touch with Mr. Cummins or me.

Grace and peace,

The Very Reverend S. Scott Hunter Dean & Provost

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The Cathedral Foundation & Community Services, Inc. 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201

Report to the Annual Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 2019

2019 has the Cathedral Foundation & Community Services continuing to refine a new small grants program that will make awards to church and non-church based programs to enhance community life and the common good. A new challenge has presented itself in the form of the IRS regulations (even though the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and we are working to establish Supporting Organization status.

The Foundation helped make possible the acquisition of a compelling sculpture by Canadian artist Tim Schmalz entitled “When I was a Stranger” which is part of his Matthew 25 series. The sculpture was dedicated in September 2018 on the Woodward Lawn of the Cathedral Close.

Board member development continues as we work to bring in new individuals to the board with a passion for community, diverse skills, and gifts and talents in non-profit enterprises.

There is continued commitment and support, financially and programmatically, to the enhancement of the community life of the Williams Pavilion. The Williams Pavilion, named after former Michigan Governor, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams and Nancy Williams, both long time active members of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, is a fourteen story, 150 unit, low income senior housing complex. Since HUD regulations do not allow for expenditures for social and community functions, CF&CS is committed to seeing that several opportunities are available throughout the year – Christmas parties, a summer picnic, as well as program opportunities such as computer lessons and more.

We invite you to stay tuned for news and other information about the ministry being enhanced and empowered by the new Cathedral Foundation and Community Services.

Respectfully submitted,

The Very Rev’d S. Scott Hunter, President & Chair Mr. Glenn Miller, Vice-President

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The Episcopal Church at Crossroads

July 31, 2019

Beloved Saints,

One of the keys to planting a new church is to go where God is already working in the lives of the local people and to join in, building relationships in the love of Jesus as we listen. For the last three years, The Church at Crossroads - Episcopal (“TCAC”), has been listening to, praying with and building a new faith community among the neighbors who live in and around Crossroads of MI, a social service agency, at 2424 W.. Grand Blvd., Detroit.

Many people in the neighborhood do not have a church home and may not know much about Jesus. However, God’s work in their lives is evident in their hope and resiliency. This is especially profound given the experiences of poverty and historic and ongoing injustices of racial oppression many of the surrounding residents live with each day in the TCAC community.

Our goals are twofold:

1. We are buildinng a churrch of leaders in the waay of Jesus’ love. Everyy child of God is called to be a leader in the Church and in the world byy showing the love of Jesus wherever they are. This includes the children, parents and people of all ages who take parrt in TCAC’s Sunday and mid-week chapel services, summer Vacation Bible School and camping.

2. We are bringinng people together who are often worlds’ apart to build the reign of God, the Beloved Community. People from existing diocesan congregations are invited to take part in TCAC by building relationships across the often different social locations— economically, racially, educationally, and related areas of community impact—we live in. Meeting others across these differences by sharing conversation, praying and loving can bring the entire Body of Christ into greater wholeness through God’s loving transformation.

We continue to builld in key areas to make a strong foundation for TCAC. They include:

Leadership Designn Team. Our leadership design team considers the core mission of Building a Church of Leaders in the way of Jesus’ love, and the ministries that support this work. One example this past year included the seeds of a new parent church support group, designed to help parents in the neighhborhood build a community of love, support and prayer with one another for the often challenging work of parenting and raising a family.

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Financial Supporters. We are reaching out to continue to find people and congregations who are attracted to the Church’s ministry among the people of the TCAC neighborhood. Please reach back if you are not already involved and are feeling so compelled!

Deepening Community among Families and Children. Some of our dreams include:

• An after school “Bible School” that would meet once a week for all ages, extending and expanding our once weekly, eight week summer Vacation Bible School. • Expanding the Camping opportunities into 2020 that took place for TCAC’s first time in summer, 2019 and is a dream realized! • New and deepening opportunities for Sunday worship and formation beyond our core 1pm service of Holy Eucharist each Sunday.

Several of you, whether individuals or congregations, have been deeply generous in helping us. Thank you! Thank you for your prayers and sharing which help us to continue. As a ministry and mission of the Diocese, TCAC operates under the direct and gracious supervision of Bishop Gibbs and his staff, to whom we are also grateful. Thank you!

The dreams of God are alive and being lived out in the people who are forming and becoming The Church at Crossroads - Episcopal! We celebrate with you and look to a year ahead in the faith and foundation of our Lord Jesus Christ who knows you and each child as “Beloved."

Peace & Grace, The Rev. Teresa M. Wakeen+ Priest Missioner [email protected] 248-800-6480

The Church at Crossroads - Episcopal A Jubilee Ministry* of the Episcopal Church *A Ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are found, to meet basic human needs and to build a just society. (General Convention Resolution J982-A080) We are graciously housed in the chapel of Crossroads of Michigan at 2424 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208

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2019 CONVENTION EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN REPORT FROM COVENANT 5

The community of diocesan ministries known as Covenant 5 offers justice and peace education, and advocates for and promotes action to create and sustain a just and peaceful world.

Covenant 5 seeks to uphold the fifth element in our Baptismal Covenant: "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?" "I will, with God’s help."

Groups included in Covenant 5 Criminal Justice Advocacy (Episcopal Church of the Incarnation) Disability Awareness Committee (Taskforce member of the Alliance to Abolish Bullying) Economic Justice Commission Environmental Concerns Episcopal Peace Fellowship TBLG Concerns Committee

Diocesan Connections Alliance to Abolish Bullying Taskforce Diocesan Council Diocesan Convention Diocesan Ministry Fair RUACH

State and National Connections Member of: The Episcopal Network for Economic Justice The Episcopal Peace Fellowship The Michigan League for Public Policy The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice based in Ann Arbor The National Action Network (not-for-profit civil-rights organization) The Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.

Vision Statement "Each will respect the dignity of all, and there will be justice and peace among all people."

Mission Statement "Faithful to the gospel, Covenant 5 of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is a community of ministries that educates, advocates, and acts for a just and peaceful world. We do this by sharing our visions, passions, energies, and resources; learning from one another, and identifying and working on common goals.”

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2018-2019 Activities through July 2019: With the much-appreciated support of the Diocese of Michigan and the Church of the Holy Cross (Novi) and St. Paul’s, (Brighton), Covenant 5 members continue to work for justice and peace. In November of 2018 members conducted an open budget-discernment process, received and reviewed grant proposals, heard presenters and made recommendations to Diocesan Council regarding 2019 justice-and-peace grants. When the process was completed Diocesan Council approved grants for Action of Greater Lansing; All Saints’, (East Lansing) – Sanctuary support; American Friends Service Committee; Bryan's Hope; Crossroads; the Criminal Justice Advocacy Ministry (Church of the Incarnation, Ann Arbor); Friday Fill-up (Trinity, Belleville); Grace in Action; Project Opiate; St. Peter’s, Church (Detroit) - Water Advocacy; TBLG Concerns Committee; Whitaker Institute social justice programming and Word & World.

The 2019 schedule for applying for grants for 2020 will be: September -- Announce/publicize the grant opportunity (via letters/messages/ Weekly Connection) October -- Receive proposals with November 1 as the Deadline for proposals. On the second Saturday in November, Covenant 5 will review proposals and presentations, and develop recommendations for funding which will be submitted December 15 to Diocesan Council. In January 2020 Diocesan Council will accept/reject/modify recommendations followed with funding letters and checks to grantees. Then, from February through December 2020 Grantees will conduct their projects and report back.

At the 2018 Diocesan Convention Covenant 5 had a booth and display.

In 2018-2019, Covenant 5 will continue to focus on anti-gun violence, anti-bullying concerns, and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Covenant 5 will urge the diocese and its congregations to actively implement General Convention 2018 peace-and-justice resolutions. Covenant 5 will seek to collaborate with Whitaker Institute to develop resources for implementing the Justice and Peace Policy Resolutions that passed Diocesan Convention 2019. We will be actively inviting congregations that are working on implementing Diocesan and General Convention Resolutions to attend Covenant 5 meetings.

Convention resolutions, information and resources about implementing them, and a list of congregations that have responded to act on specific resolutions are and will continue to be posted on the Covenant 5 website http://covenant5.org. Forms for seeking grants will be posted there in September.

At the 2020 Diocesan Convention, Covenant 5 will have resource tables, and plans to present justice-and-peace resolutions related to our current work.

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We hope to see greater Diocesan connections and deepened involvement and participation in peace-making, mutual understanding of and for others. We hope you as participants in Diocesan Convention will encourage members of the diocesan community and your congregations to join us in working to eliminate “racism”, violence and bullying, and to bring about God’s reign of peace, justice and love.

Ongoing: With your help, we will do our best to continue (1) surveying congregations and other diocesan groups regarding their "projects of compassion", both single and continuing events; (2) particularly inviting into Covenant 5 membership those congregations, groups and individuals interested in working on justice-and-peace issues, including striving to alleviate hunger and educating and advocating for the eradication of domestic poverty and other aspects of hierarchical inequality; (3) supporting the Ministry Fair, and Diocesan Convention; (4) strengthening efforts to establish Episcopal Public Policy groups in five congregations; (5) using existing diocesan resources to establish a stronger Covenant 5 communications network by improving and promoting the Covenant 5 website, developing forums for dialogue with congregations and mutual support for justice and peace work partnering with deaneries, offering information for congregational newsletters and service bulletins, and announcing events; (6) attempt to increase funding to Diocesan justice-and peace advocacy ministries.

Other ideas that Covenant 5 wishes to see developed and support include: (1) expanding the “Healing Racism” training into a year-long curriculum of "Inclusivity Training"; (2) supporting the concept of an “Opportunity Resource Fund” to establish a K 9-12 educational center linking to all congregations as a hub and incubator; (3) working to create a curriculum helping youth and other unemployed people to become self-supporting; (4) organizing a justice-and-peace diocesan reading club; (5) helping from a justice-and-peace perspective to address congregational insularity and dissension about supporting diocesan concerns. Covenant 5 will continue its support for the stated RUACH priorities that emerged from the RSVP process, particularly concentrating on Social Justice and Outreach.

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CROSSROADS Report to 2019 Diocesan Convention

Crossroads is an ecumenical social services outreach agency with two locations in Detroit. We offer counseling, advocacy and material assistance to the poor, neglected and forgotten of the metro area. Most of what we do is possible only because of the generosity of foundations, churches, and individuals.

Our relationship with our friends, volunteers and donors spans more than forty-seven years and touches every aspect of Crossroads’ ministry. From our work in our social service offices, and our Sunday Soup Kitchen to our Employment Offices and Summer Lunch program for children, their presence is obvious in all we do.

Their constant support and belief in our work are making a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters whom we serve. Our ability to provide food for the hungry, transportation to a new job or life-saving prescription medication are directly related to our supporters’ contributions of time and material and financial resources.

Volunteer counselors in Crossroads’ offices listen to the stories of clients who are experiencing emergencies, and provide material assistance to alleviate the crises while at the same time helping to discover long-term solutions to the difficulties our clients face.

The call to stewardship is answered in many ways by those who are part of the Crossroads family. They bring love, happiness, hope and renewed faith into the lives of our brothers and sisters who endure so much. We are continually grateful for the opportunity to know those who support and work with us, and we are honored to have served more than 128,000 people since 1971. We invite all friends of Crossroads to support our mission to serve the poor with prayers, encouragement and financial support.

We hope that all will take a few moments to visit Crossroads’ website, www.crossroadsofmichigan.org. There, you will find more information regarding this ministry, regular updates and photos.

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DISABILITY AWARENESS REPORT

The mission of the EDoMI Disability Awareness Committee is to bring about a greater awareness, acceptance and full accessibility for all people with disabilities, making this a high priority in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. We believe that this can be accomplished through changing attitudes and by specific actions.

In 2019, one specific action we took was to continue updating our website -- www.da-edomi.org. For the past ten years, Disability Awareness has emphasized the detrimental effect bullying has on all students and adults, especially people with disabilities and those with differing sexual orientations. Bullying has negatively impacted many hundreds of thousands, even millions of people. Unimaginable suffering and death has resulted in many instances.

As noted in the 2018 report, recently we have emphasized “workplace bullying.” Our General Resources sub-section BULLYING has details on the various types of bullying, including this one. Reading through only a few of these resources gives people an indication of how vast and multi-faceted this field is.

Many people with disabilities also have substance abuse problems, and the opioid epidemic is a very challenging problem. “Overdoses of powerful painkillers called opioids kill more than 115 people per day in the United States,” according to the Harvard Health Letter (October, 2018). Therefore, the Disability Awareness co-chair introduced a resolution at the 2018 Diocesan Convention to address the opioid crisis. This resolution, which passed overwhelmingly, referred to Bryan’s HOPE (Heroin & Opioid Prevention & Education), as well as other local substance abuse support groups.

Disability Awareness welcomes anyone with an interest in our committee and its outreach to people with disabilities. Please contact either (The Rev.) Chuck or Carol Swinehart at 517-337-9314 or [email protected]. Other members of the Committee include Norm DeLisle, James Toy (AAB) and Eric Travis (AAB). AAB is the Alliance to Abolish Bullying, organized c. 2008, to assist in combating various types of bullying, including cyberbullying.

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Disaster Preparedness and Response Report Asset Mapping Safety issues in our places of Worship

As your Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator, you all have entrusted me to seek out the training needed, and bring this training back to you all, so that you can discern weather or not your parish and or you diocese needs to implement what I have learned and conveyed this to you. In this report for this convention, I am going to try and give you as much of that training and information as I can. This year the goals have changed extremely, so the following is not the same as last year. In years past I filed a report that only varied slightly, but with all the events around our country, can any parish in our diocese say they are prepared? We all need to look at our parish homes and determine if we are all providing a safe but yet welcoming spaces for our people to worship! I have asked in years past: Are you prepared? So again I ask that same question! The Goal: To try and encourage every parish and the diocesan offices to develop a disaster plan, take and complete the asset mapping survey, and look over any safety issues your parishes may have! Plans filed to date: In the past year I have been contacted by several parishes. I have only one parish that is close to completing a disaster plan and some that are ready to start. We have published a few more asset map updates this year but far fewer than what we would hope to have done. Let’s take action on these programs now! A Disaster Plan: What is a Disaster Plan? What is Asset Mapping? It involves your parish and all those things inside that we love, but it is mostly your community, and the most vulnerable that lives in your community! What is a disaster? All I can tell you is watch the evening news. If what you see on the news is not enough to scare you into making plans in the event that something like that happens in you church or in your community? How do we get started? Determine in your parish who you think would be great at this and give them my phone number 248-892-2735, or email [email protected]! Asset Mapping: Every parish must go to www.episcopalassetmap.org find the icon that represents their parish and click on it today and take the survey. If a parish has already done this they should go to it again, today, and update it. The more you put on this, the more photos and videos you upload the better it will be for everyone! Safety Planning: The world has changed are you doing what is needed? We all need to constantly be looking at our parish homes and see if we are keeping them safe, are we securing our buildings and are our practices taking safety first, we all strive to be open and welcoming but we can not do this and sacrifice safety measures in order to keep everyone safe! More importantly are we preparing all our people so that they can be as safe as possible not only in church but also in their daily lives!

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With all the above stated, I am very excited as I have received more requests regarding Disaster Preparedness Plans, and I would really like to see more updates on the Asset Map. Besides the link above, the Asset Map can also be accessed through the Diocesan website www.edomi.org. Doing both a disaster plan and the asset map are vital ways of ensuring that we are better prepared! I have also been contacted by a few more parishes regarding safety in our places of worship, I pray that all are doing what is needed, but I would be more than happy to assist each and everyone of you to increase that important aspect of life!

Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Deacon Glenn D. Morrison August 8, 2019

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The Economic Justice Commission Report to Diocesan Convention 2019

The Economic Justice Commission (EJC) has not met since 2018, and has not sought separate funding since the 2017 Diocesan Convention. The EJC’s mission and concerns continue under the Covenant 5 umbrella. Those who seek funding for economic justice events or projects at the diocesan level may submit requests to Covenant 5 through the established granting process.

The EJC trusts that individuals, parishes, Covenant 5 and other entities and leaders within the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan will continue its long-standing support for the mission and vision of the EJC. Additionally, the EJC anticipates that the EDOMI will continue its support for the work of the Episcopal Network for Economic Justice (the ENEJ) at the national church level and in the diocese. Respectfully submitted, Lucinda Keils

Mission: The Economic Justice Commission (The EJC) works to release the energy and resources of church and community to create a just economy.

Vision: A just economy for all. The Economic Justice Commission (The EJC) seeks to build a flourishing movement supporting community-controlled economic development programs with the economically disadvantaged and the church at every level. It works with other entities such as the Michigan League for Public Policy to shape public policies at the municipal, state and federal levels that support Community Economic Development and the economic empowerment of the marginalized in our society.

Ministry: In 2017 and into 2018 when disbanded, the EJC continued its support for the Opportunity Resource Fund (ORF) (formerly the Michigan Interfaith Trust Fund which arose out of the merger of the EDOMI McGehee Fund and the Michigan Housing Trust Fund). The ORF raises and loans money for community development in small businesses and affordable housing in Michigan, providing funding to people who otherwise do not have access to capital for these purposes. The EJC supported the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s continued investment in and support for the ORF’s work. The EJC had resources and speakers available for parishes. As co-founders of the national Episcopal Network for Economic Justice, (the ENEJ), the EJC volunteered and financially supported the work to build the movement in the church at all levels for economic justice and to combat domestic poverty. Through Covenant 5 and the ENEJ, the EJC actively worked on domestic poverty issues and sought to build on past progress made in the global and local MDGs movement.

Covenant 5 supported and continues to support these EJC and ENEJ ministries in 2019 and into the future. The Mission and Vision of the EJC remain under the aegis of the justice and peace work of Covenant 5.

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EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY AT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

September 2003 marked the official registration date of the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Eastern Michigan University. As a registered student organization along with advertising in local campus publications, sponsorship of on-campus events and intentional outreach to the students, faculty and staff of EMU, the focus of the first phase of development was to get to know the campus community. As a commuter campus EMU is unique mission territory to get young people back to church, back to their home parish.

As a parish-based campus ministry housed and funded by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti we try to maintain an on-campus presence that will spiritually engage the commuter student during the week so that they will actively maintain or renew their membership with their home Episcopal parish. This is done in part by attending campus student/faculty events and serving on university boards and panels. We continue to donate regularly to the SWOOPS student food pantry. We continue to offer meeting space for faculty and various student groups who want to meet off campus.

Our 2019-2020 goals are to continue our food pantry participation and our Sunday worship outreach for the students along with specific liturgical and educational programming for this diverse commuter community, and to make our building more available as a resource for off-campus meetings.

Information regarding the EMU Campus Ministry program can be received by contacting: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734)483-4253; The Rev. Dr. JoAnn Kennedy Slater, Rector, or e-mail/web - www.stlukesypsi.org

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2019 Report to Diocese of Michigan Convention Episcopal Relief & Development

At Episcopal Relief & Development, we live our name. Working with partners, we collaborate with local communities, around the world, as they find solutions to hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Our goal is to help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We never impose solutions. Instead, we listen, learn and work to build upon local strengths that already exist. We are focused on long-term solutions. Results are not immediate — working alongside communities takes time, patience and commitment.

Our connection to our Anglican Communion partners and local communities on the ground allows us to work in places where few others remain to deliver results that are lasting and sustainable…We are YOUR agency, and this important work is only possible because of your generosity and compassion.

This section of my report highlights Episcopal Relief & Development Signature Priorities: Leveraging our expertise to make a lasting impact on Women, Children and Climate.

• Our work with Women helps communities promote the rights of women and children. We believe that everyone deserves a life free from violence where they are treated with dignity and respect. This is the only way communities can truly heal and thrive.

• Our work with Children supports kids under age six so that they reach appropriate health and developmental milestones. We focus on early development because it is foundational. Then, children can achieve their full potential and become future contributing members of their communities.

• Our Climate-related work focuses on how communities can work together to adapt to the effects of rapidly changing weather patterns. Our work includes preparing for and recovering from climate-influenced events such as floods, hurricanes and other disasters.

And, of course, we continue to respond to emergencies, both natural and human-caused, in the United States and around the world—providing assistance to help alleviate suffering, restore dignity, build resilience and jump start economic recovery.

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Our U. S. Disaster Program offers critical resources and training to help people prepare for disasters and provide emergency support so vulnerable communities can make a full and sustained recover. Internationally, efforts focus on preparing vulnerable and underserved communities in advance of crises.

Thank you to everyone for their 2018 contributions of $130,369.13.

There are other opportunities to give: planned giving, monthly giving and “Our Gifts for Life” catalog.

I would like to thank Bishop Gibbs for his 20 years of support for the work of Episcopal Relief and Development and for allowing me to serve in this ministry representing our diocese.

Our 2019 Network Meeting was held in Houston, TX this past May. It was shared that a new campaign to support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development called “1000 Days of Love” that will be launched in September.

Look for exciting details shortly on how you can support this new campaign.

Please visit the Episcopal Relief and Development website where you can read exciting stories about the work of Episcopal Relief & Development throughout the world.

“We are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world”.

Juanita Woods, Diocesan Coordinator Province V - Provincial Coordinator Email: [email protected]

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Report of the Historiographer/Archivist to the 2019 Diocesan Convention

The work of the Historiographer/Archivist of the Diocese of Michigan is shared by the Rev. James C. Berg and The Rev. William Roberts. This is the fifth year we have served in this capacity. We are assisted by Olga Virakhovskaya, Lead Archivist, who succeeded Mr. Leonard A. Coombs who was a curator at the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and was the long-time Diocesan Historiographer and Archivist. The Bentley Library is the custodian of the archives of the Diocese of Michigan.

The task of management and preservation of the Archives is the responsibility of the staff of the Bentley Historical Library. While the Diocese of Michigan retains ownership of the archives and does have some management responsibilities, the on-going work is the responsibility of the staff of the Bentley Library. Therefore, the task of the current historiographers/archivists is somewhat reduced and consequently more manageable. Since work in the archives requires a trip to Ann Arbor, requests requiring research in the archives take a bit longer than they did formerly when the archivist was on site at the Bentley. It is possible to determine which congregations have records at the Bentley by going to their website: www.bentley.umich.edu and searching through the Mirlyn finding aid and keying in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan.

The Archives of the Diocese of Michigan consist of the records of Diocesan agencies and institutions including those of closed parishes, as well as papers of some of our former Bishops and related documents recording the common life of our community. There is a significant photographic record of the work of the Diocese.

The work of the Diocesan Archivists now consists of three tasks:

1) When a parish or diocesan institution closes, we sift through and gather records germane to its history and work. These are then transferred to the Bentley Library where they are made available to researchers and other interested individuals.

2) From time to time (usually only once a month, or less) we are asked to search the Diocesan Archives to produce baptismal, confirmation and marriage records, and we usually check on several requests when we go to the Bentley. Requests for these records come from the Bishop’s office and it is to the Bishop’s office that these requests should be directed.

3) We are asked to assist the Bishop and his staff in various research projects and to make presentations to Diocesan groups (parishes) about the Archives.

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This is perhaps the most engaging part of the work. One of the emphases of these presentations is the necessity for parishes to take the lead in preserving the records of their common life and story. To this end the National Episcopal Historians and Archivists (NEHA) has recently published a most helpful guide: Archives for Congregations: A Practical Guide to Developing a Church Archives [2nd edition, ISBN: 9781329111134). It may be ordered from the NEHA website for $6.00. The NEHA website address is episcopalhistorians.org.

Please be aware that the Diocese of Michigan does not, for the most part, maintain the records of active parishes. The maintenance of these records is the responsibility of the parish leadership. However, we are most willing to help with this responsibility, and welcome contact through the Bishop’s Office. Last year a time capsule was opened and it was water-logged. It is recommended that time capsules be placed in water-tight vaults or be in a secure above-ground location. We are looking forward to collecting paper and video materials regarding the search and nomination, transition and election, and the ordination and consecration of the 11th Bishop of Michigan.

The Rev. James C. Berg The Rev. William Roberts

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Section III

Annual Convention October 26/27, 2018

Proceedings of the 184th Annual Convention Convention Address by The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Tenth Bishop Record of Lay Delegate & Lay Alternate Registration Record of Clergy Registration

Journal of the Proceedings of the One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 4:00 P.M. FIRST BUSINESS SESSION

This being the day and place designated for the meeting of the One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the President of the Convention, the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Bishop of the Diocese, called the Convention to order at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, in the City of Novi, Michigan in the Trinity Deanery.

After opening prayers and opening remarks, the President called upon the Secretary for announcements. Following the announcements and upon visual observation, the President determined that a quorum was present and the Convention was prepared to proceed to organization.

PRESENTATION OF LIST OF CLERGY ELIGIBLE TO VOTE Pursuant to Canon 1.1.1.1 of the Canons of the Diocese of Michigan, the President presented to the Secretary and laid before the Convention the list of clergy eligible to vote in this Convention. Included on this list are members of the clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America holding positions in this Church. The President laid before Convention to give seat and voice to the following clergy:

 The Rev. Heather Barta – Resurrection, Clarkston & Coordinator for Province Five  The Rev. Donna McNiel – Chaplain, Canterbury MSU and Associate at All Saints’, East Lansing  The Rev. Andrea Martin – Holy Faith, Saline  The Rev. Michael Johnson, Spirit of Hope, Detroit  The Rev. Ken Near – St. Matthew & St. Joseph’s, Detroit  The Rev. Dana Runestad – St. John’s, Plymouth

The motion to grant seat and voice was approved.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON QUALIFICATIONS The Rev. Lynda Carter, Chair of the Committee on Qualifications, presented the report of the Committee. Ms. Carter certified that all lay delegates registered at the Convention have presented the proper credentials and are duly seated as members of the Convention, with voice and vote.

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The President asked for a motion to accept the report of the Committee. It was moved to accept the Report of the Committee on Qualifications. The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES The President nominated the Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin (retired) as Secretary of Convention and the Rev. Joyce Matthews (Bloomfield Hills) and the Rev. Deacon Jenny Ritter (Brighton) as Assistant Secretaries of Convention. The nominations were seconded and upon vote, the candidates were declared elected.

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIAN The President appointed Mr. Maurice Henderson as Parliamentarian of the Convention and requested a motion to confirm. It was moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Henderson as Parliamentarian of Convention. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISPATCH OF BUSINESS The Secretary presented the report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business. The report was printed on a sheet circulated in the packet to the delegates.

The Secretary moved that the report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, including the Agenda and General Rules of Order be adopted. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

DECLARATION OF ORGANIZATION The President declared that the One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan was organized with the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. in the Chair and was prepared to proceed to business.

LATE FILED RESOLUTIONS Resolutions properly and timely filed with the Secretary were referred by the President to the Committee on Reference for reporting to the Convention. The President called for the presentation of any resolutions not timely filed with the Secretary. The President reported that pursuant to Article IV, section (b) (ii), a written petition had been received requesting a vote by orders on all late filed resolutions. This petition requires that any and all late filed resolutions require a two-thirds majority in both orders to be considered at this Convention.

The Rev. Canon Bill Danaher (Bloomfield Hills) submitted a resolution entitled “Recognize and Affirm Transgendered and Nonbinary People as Beloved Children of God” and moved that it be accepted by the Convention and referred to the Committee on Reference for consideration later in the Convention. No debate being permitted by the rules, the President called for the vote by orders. A two-thirds majority being needed in both orders, the motion passed and the proposed resolution was referred to the Committee on Reference for adjudication.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DIOCESE The President asked for a motion that the reports of all commissions, committees, and other agencies directed to report to Convention that have not been received as yet during this Convention be received by title and printed in the Convention Journal. The motion was made and seconded. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

REPORT ON CHANGE OF VOTING STATUS OF MEMBERS OF CONVENTION The Secretary reported that no requests for change in voting status of any congregation had been received.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The President introduced The Rev. Teresa Wakeen for a report on new ministry initiative, the Church at Crossroads. Congregations, mentors as well as supporters and volunteers, both clergy and lay, were thanked for their ongoing support and invited to learn more about this New Mission Field.

The President introduced Nik Schillack, Director for Congregational Engagement for Samaritas to discuss opportunities for congregations to engage in supporting resettlement efforts for the immigrant population.

INTRODUCTIONS The President then made the following introductions:

Convention Officers  Parliamentarian: Mr. Maurice Henderson  Secretary of Convention: The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin  Assistant Secretary of Convention: The Rev. Joyce Matthews  Assistant Secretary of Convention: The Rev. Deacon Jenny Ritter  Chancellor: Mr. Steve Ott, Esq.

Clergy Updates Since Last Convention

 The Rev. Emily Williams Guffy  New to the Diocese, Called as Rector of Christ Church Detroit, effective October 28, 2018  The Rev. Donna L. McNiel  New to the Diocese, called as Acting Chaplain Missioner – Canterbury Michigan State University and part time associate for Youth at All Saints’ East Lansing  The Rev. Steve Domienik  Called as priest in charge of Grace, Mt. Clemens  The Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey  Called as Rector of Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills  The Rev. Cynthia Garman  Called as Priest in Charge of Trinity, Monroe  The Rev. Walter Brownridge  Called as Associate for Parish Life and Christian Formation at Christ Church, Grosse Pointe  The Rev. Christopher Harris  Called as Associate Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills

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 The Rev. Halim Shukair  Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate (December 2017) Ordained to the Priesthood (June 2018). Called as Diocesan Missioner for Arab- American Christian Ministries and Curate Associate for Christ Church, Dearborn  The Rev. Elizabeth Bingham  Ordained to the Priesthood (December 2017) Called as curate at St. John’s, Royal Oak  The Rev. Sr. Veronica Dunbar  Ordained to the Priesthood (December 2017) Called as curate at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit  The Rev. Gail Ann Shafer  Ordained to the priesthood December 2017  The Rec. Kristin Bowen  Ordained to the transitional Diaconate (December 2017) Ordained to the priesthood (June 2018)  Candidates for Holy Orders - Preparing for Ordination on December 8th - 11:00 a.m. at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul  Anthony Estes to the Transitional Diaconate  Mitch Yudasz to the Transitional Diaconate

 Chaplain to the Retired Community  The Rev. Sally Boelter

 Retiring Chaplain to the Retired Community  The Rev. Diane Morgan was thanked for her ministry

 Recent Retirees

 Archdeacon  The Ven. Keith Mackenzie

 Canon for Ecumenical & Interfaith Ministry  The Rev. Canon William Danaher

 Historiographer and Archivist and Assistant  The Rev. Christopher Berg  The Rev. William Roberts

 Disaster Relief Coordinator  The Rev. Deacon Glenn Morrison

 Episcopal Relief and Development Coordinator  Juanita Woods

Candidates for Office

Cathedral Chapter Lay Candidates Zachary Baker Ronald A. Charles

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Commission on Ministry Lay Candidate David Volker Clergy Candidates The Rev. Joshua Hoover The Rev. Christopher Johnson

Disciplinary Board Lay Candidate Reavis Graham

Clergy Candidates The Rev. Dcn. Donald Dersnah The Rev. Judith Schellhammer

Standing Committee Lay Candidates Matthew Evett Joyce Holden

Clergy Candidates The Rev. Carol Mader The Rev. Nikki Seger Trustees Lay Candidates Ralph Castelli Jim Treece Giles Rhodenhiser

Clergy Candidate The Very Rev. Scott Hunter

Deans  Detroit Deanery: The Rev. Canon Bob Alltop  McGehee Deanery: The Very Rev. Chris Yaw  Trinity Deanery: The Very Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey  Capital Deanery: The Very Rev. Susan Carter  Downriver Deanery: The Very Rev. Shirley McWhorter  Huron Valley Deanery: The Very Rev. James Rhodenhiser  William Lyster Deanery: The Very Rev. Susan Vandercook

Diocesan Staff Knena Causey: Administrative Assistant for Whitaker Institute Kara Chapman: Diocesan Accountant Canon James Gettel: Canon for Congregational Life The Rev. Vicki Hesse: Director, Whitaker Institute Canon Jo Ann Hardy: Canon Administrator Nancy McLaughlin: Ministry Developer Jennifer Michalak: Secretary for Diocesan Administration Mark Miliotto: Director of Finance and Treasurer of the Diocese Beth Rowley: Executive Assistant for the Bishop’s Office Anna Schroen: Director of Communications/Editor of the Record Eric Travis: Missioner for Youth and Young Adults

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OPENING OF POLLS The President declared that the polls were now open and would close at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the polls will open at 7:00 a.m.

RECESS The President declared the Convention in recess until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 8:00 A.M. SECOND BUSINESS SESSION

The President called the Convention to order and recognized members of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry to lead Morning Prayer. Members of YAYA participating in the service were: William Hoover (Birmingham), Gianni Miliotto (Royal Oak), Sofia Miliotto (Royal Oak), Luke Thompson (Ann Arbor – St. Andrew’s), Samantha Tousignant (Birmingham), Kayla Byrd (Williamston).

The President then called on the Secretary for additional announcements.

The President introduced and thanked the interpreters for the hearing impaired, Mr. Henry Lowe and Ms. Kynesha Osborn.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President recognized Mr. Michael Stewart (Birmingham) and members of the Trustees of the Diocese. Mr. Stewart gave an overview of the “Grace and Gratitude” fund of and presented the video “Who are the Trustees?”

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND CANONS The President called on the Rev. Canon Bob Alltop (Detroit – Cathedral Church of St. Paul) to present the Report of the Committee on Constitution and Canons.

Proposed Amendment #1: Change to the Canons Regarding the Election of a Bishop

Proposed Change 1

Existing Canon

1.3.2.3 Nominations and Publication of Report of Nominations. After due consideration if the Committee deems at least two (2) of the persons considered to be qualified for the Episcopal office, it shall select not fewer than two (2) or more than five (5) of such persons, each of whom has consented to be nominated, as nominees for such office. The Committee shall prepare a written report to the Members of Convention giving the names of the nominees, together with a brief biographical sketch of each. The Secretary of Convention shall provide the report to Members of Convention as soon as it is prepared. If any nominee withdraws from consideration prior to the Convention, the Committee may substitute the name of another person previously considered by the Committee and deemed qualified and who has consented to be nominated; and such a substitution shall constitute nomination of that person.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

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The Committee shall prepare a written report to the Members of Convention Standing Committee, giving the names of the nominees, together with a brief biographical sketch of each. After approval of the names, the Standing Committee shall publicize the names of the nominees and describe and open the process for nominations by petition. The Secretary of Convention shall provide the report to Members of Convention as soon as it is prepared. If any nominee withdraws from consideration prior to the Convention, the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop, with the approval of the Standing Committee, may substitute the name of another person previously considered by the Committee and deemed qualified and who has consented to be nominated; and such a substitution shall constitute nomination of that person.

Rationale

This change makes clear that: 1) It is the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop that shall nominate candidates and prepare a report; 2) This change aligns the nomination process similar to that a rector search process, where the Search Committee is charged with coming up with the nominees, but the governing body (the Vestry in a rector search and Standing Committee in the case of a bishop search) must approve; and, 3) Regarding the approval of substitute nominees and publicizing the names of the nominees, it is more practical to have this done by the Standing Committee, which meets regularly, and to have the Standing Committee publicize the names of the nominees at the same time as it describes and opens the petition process.

The president called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Proposed Change #2

Existing Canon

1.3.2.4 Nominations by Petition. Following the report of the Committee to the Members of Convention, Nominations may be made by petition, which must be presented to the President of the Standing Committee at least seventy (70) days before the date set for the Convention. Such nominations must be signed by at least eight (8) lay delegates and/or clergy (electors) of the Convention and accompanied by a letter of assent from the person so nominated.

(a) Background and other checks as performed on Committee Nominees shall be ordered for each of the persons nominated by petition. (b) The President of the Standing Committee shall forward to the Secretary of Convention not less than thirty-five (35) days before the date set for the Convention, the names of the lawful candidates nominated by petition. (c) The entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, shall be printed and mailed by the Secretary of the Convention to each of the lay delegates and clergy of the Convention not later than thirty (30) days before the date set for the Convention. (d) Committee shall arrange for appropriate opportunities for all persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, and the Members of Convention to become mutually acquainted.

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(e) At a Convention, names of all persons nominated shall be presented by the Secretary of the Convention in an order determined by lot. For each such nominee there shall be a nominating speech of not more than five minutes, a seconding speech of not more than five minutes and there may be one only further seconding speech of not more than three minutes.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

(a) Background and other checks as performed on the Committee Nominees shall be ordered for each of the persons nominated by petition. (b) The President of the The Standing Committee shall forward to the Secretary of Convention publicize, not less than thirty-five (35) days before the date set for the Convention, the names of the lawful candidates nominated by petition. (c) The entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop or by petition, shall be printed and mailed by the Secretary of Convention to each of the lay delegates and clergy of the Convention not later than thirty (30) days before the date set for the Convention. (d) The Standing Committee shall arrange for ensure that there are appropriate opportunities for all persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, and the Members of Convention to become mutually acquainted. (e) At a Convention, names of all persons nominated shall be presented by the Secretary of the Convention in an order determined by lot. For each such nominee there shall be a nominating speech of not more than five minutes, a seconding speech of not more than five minutes and there may be one only further seconding speech of not more than three minutes.

Rationale Regarding the change in subparagraph (b), it is in keeping with the proposed change to 1.3.2.3. to make the Standing Committee responsible for publicizing the list of candidates nominated by petition.

The change in subparagraph (c) is to clarify that the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop is being referenced (not the Standing Committee).

The change in subparagraph (d) is to ensure that the nominees (whether nominated by the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop or nominated by petition) and Members of Convention have a chance to become mutually acquainted. It is the responsibility of the Standing Committee that this mutual acquaintance process takes place. In practice, the logistics for this process – as in the case in many other dioceses – has been delegated to the Transitions Committee. The Transitions Committee is created by the Standing Committee and charged with overseeing numerous planning and logistical issues in this time of episcopal transition. One of the tasks of this committee is planning multiple “walkabouts” throughout the diocese to all nominees and Members of Convention to get acquainted.

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Subparagraph (e) is deleted. Having nominating and seconding speeches was appropriate when nominations from the floor were allowed; however, with no nominations from the floor, and with Members of the Convention having ample opportunity to meet the nominees during mutual acquaintance process (e.g. walkabouts held in multiple locations in the diocese), these speeches are no longer needed or appropriate. Further, they would create an uneven playing field among nominees present at the Electing Convention and those not present.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Proposed Change #3

Existing Canon

1.3.2.5 Introduction of Nominees. The Committee shall coordinate and arrange public receptions or meetings for persons nominated by the Committee prior to the Convention so that the nominees and Members of Convention may become mutually acquainted.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

Rationale This is redundant with 1.3.2.4(d), and there it is recommended that it be deleted.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Proposed Change #4

Existing Canon

1.3.2.6 Action on Report at Convention. The report of the Committee shall be considered at a Convention held not less than sixty (60) or more than ninety (90) days following issuance of the report, on a date set by the Ecclesiastical Authority. Following the seating of Members of Convention and establishment of the rules of the Convention, the Committee’s Report shall be presented and constitute a nomination of each of the nominees. For each of the persons nominated, there shall be one seconding speech of not more than five minutes and there may be one further seconding speech of not more than three minutes.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

1.3.2.5 Action on Report Nominees at Convention. The report of the Committee entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, shall be considered at a Convention held not less than sixty (60) or more than ninety (90) days following issuance of the report, the publication of the names of nominees by the Standing Committee, on a date set by the Ecclesiastical Authority.

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Following the seating of Members of Convention and establishment of the rules of the Convention, the Committee’s Report the entire list of persons nominated, whether by the Committee or by petition, shall be presented and constitute a nomination of each of the nominees. For each of the persons nominated, there shall be one seconding speech of not more than five minutes and there may be one further seconding speech of not more than three minutes.

Rationale This change is intended to make clear that the timing of the convention is derived based on the Standing Committee’s publication of the nominees and to avoid confusion with the “report” issued by the Committee for the Nomination of a Bishop, and referenced in 1.3.2.3.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Proposed Change #5

Existing Canon

1.3.2.7 Election. Election of the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan shall be made in the following manner: The clergy and layperson Members of Convention shall vote separately, by orders. If two-thirds of all clergy Members are present and two-thirds of all recognized congregations admitted to voting status are represented by a layperson Member who is present, a majority of votes of each order on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect. If such presence and representation described in the preceding sentence does not exist, as long as a quorum remains constituted, then two- thirds of the votes of each order present on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect. If no one is elected after twelve ballots, the next order of business of the Convention shall be to vote on a motion to adjourn sine die; and, if adopted, the Convention shall be adjourned. In this event, the Committee shall reopen the nomination process, and the procedures required under these Canons shall be followed.

At least 45 days prior to the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint an Elections Commission. The Elections Commission shall be responsible for the process for election and the tabulation and reporting of the results of elections. The Elections Commission shall consist of three members of the clergy and two laypersons. The parliamentarian will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the committee. After the ballots have been counted and the election completed, the Elections Commission shall prepare a written certificate to be signed by a majority of the Commission, indicating the number of ballots cast, the number disqualified, and the results of the election. The name of the person elected shall be announced by the Secretary of the Convention, and entered in the minutes of the Convention

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

1.3.2.6 Election. Election of the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan shall be made in the following manner: The clergy and layperson Members of Convention shall vote separately, by orders. A majority of votes of each order on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect.

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If two-thirds of all clergy Members are present and two-thirds of all recognized congregations admitted to voting status are represented by a layperson Member who is present, a majority of votes of each order on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect. If such presence and representation described in the preceding sentence does not exist, as long as a quorum remains constituted, then two-thirds of the votes of each order present on the same ballot shall be necessary to elect. If no one is elected after twelve ballots, the next order of business of the Convention shall be to vote on a motion to adjourn sine die; and, if adopted, the Convention shall be adjourned. In this event, the Committee shall reopen the nomination process, and the procedures required under these Canons shall be followed.

After the ballots have been counted and the election completed, the Elections Commission shall prepare a written certificate to be signed by a majority of the Commission, indicating the number of ballots cast, the number disqualified, and the results of the election. The name of the person elected shall be announced by the Secretary of the Convention, and entered in the minutes of the Convention

Rationale This change is strongly recommended by the Standing Committee and the Committee on Constitution and Canons due to the demographics of our diocese. A significant portion of our voting-eligible clergy is retired. It is reasonable that based on and health and travel factors, a two-thirds threshold required for a majority vote by order may not be met. This would then require as a diocese we meet the exceedingly high threshold of a nominee obtaining two-thirds of the votes of both orders to be elected. Such a high threshold would place an undue burden on the election process.

This change also eliminates the mandate that next order of business of the Convention shall be to vote on a motion to adjourn sine die if no one is elected after twelve ballots. This change is recommended so as to not limit the Convention’s options.

The President called for debate. The Rev. Daniel Lawson (Romeo), Mr. Ian Ednie (Monroe) Mr. Scott Armstrong (Troy) and the Rev. James Rhodenhsier (Ann Arbor- St. Clare). Following debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Changes to the Canons Regarding the Secretary of Convention

Proposed Change #1

Existing Canon

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Convention; reporting and attesting to the acts of Convention, receiving the credentials of lay delegates and preparing a roll of lay delegates, providing to General Convention and to each congregation annually a copy of the Journal of every meeting of Convention, giving notice to General Convention of the election of Deputies to General Convention, providing notices received from the Secretary of the House of Deputies of the General Convention for submittal to Diocesan Conventions; and preserving the records of Convention and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese; and such other duties as are provided for in these Canons or by action of Convention. The Secretary of Convention, and all Assistant Secretaries, shall serve a maximum of five (5) consecutive one-year terms. Expenses incurred by the Secretary in performing official duties shall be paid as a diocesan expense.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

1.1.5.1 Secretary of Convention. The duties of the Secretary of Convention shall be as prescribed by these Canons, and shall include the giving of notices of Convention in a timely manner, recording of the minutes of Convention and publishing of a Journal of Convention; reporting and attesting to the acts of Convention, receiving the credentials of lay delegates and preparing a roll of lay delegates, providing to General Convention and to each congregation annually a copy of the Journal of every meeting of Convention, giving notice to General Convention of the election of Deputies to General Convention, providing notices received from the Secretary of the House of Deputies of the General Convention for submittal to Diocesan Conventions; and preserving the records of Convention and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese; and such other duties as are provided for in these Canons or by action of Convention. The Secretary of Convention, and all Assistant Secretaries, shall serve a maximum of five (5) consecutive one-year terms. Expenses incurred by the Secretary in performing official duties shall be paid as a diocesan expense.

Rationale This change eliminates the limit on terms. This change will bring the canons in conformity with the Constitution of the Diocese of Michigan, which does not place a limit on the terms for the Officers of Convention.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Changes to the Canons Regarding the Treasurer of the Diocese

Proposed Change #1

Existing Canon

2.3.2.3 Treasurer. At the first meeting of Diocesan Council following adjournment of the Annual Convention, the Diocesan Council shall elect a layperson to serve as Treasurer of the Diocese until the earlier of the next organizational meeting of Diocesan Council or the election of a successor. No Treasurer may serve for more than five consecutive one-year terms. The Treasurer shall present a monthly financial report prepared by diocesan staff in consultation with the Treasurer to the Diocesan Council. The Treasurer, assisted by diocesan staff, shall present a written report of the financial affairs of the Diocese annually to Convention.

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The Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer of the Annual Convention and shall serve ex officio as a member of the Trustees.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underlined; Deletions in strikeout)

Rationale This change eliminates the term limit on the Treasurer position, making it consistent with the removal of term limits on the Secretary of Convention (which is referenced above and needed to bring the canons into conformity with the Constitution of the Diocese of Michigan). The President called for debate. Mr. Ian Ednie (Monroe), the Rev. Teresa Wakeen (Detroit – Church at Crossroads) and Mr. Michael Stewart (Birmingham) spoke during debate. Following the debate, the President called the vote. The amendment passed.

Convention extended its thanks to Mark Miliotto, Diocesan Treasurer and Director of Finance for the Diocese.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President called on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force co- chairs, the Rev. Elizabeth Bingham (Royal Oak) and Ms. Felicity Thompson (Ann Arbor – St. Andrew’s). Thanks were extended to members of the Diversity and Inclusion Visioning Team, as well as supporters of the program throughout the diocese. The Rev. Bingham introduced the keynote speaker, the Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Diocese of Atlanta.

Following the keynote address, Bishop Wright invited members of convention to participate in table discussions around the question “When in the last 3 months did you feel like you were clear in your purpose?” Context for the discussion time included: What is the Purpose of purpose of the Church, Beloved Community as Activity and People are the New Programs. Those reporting back following the table discussions were The Rev. Jonathan Sams (retired), Ann Larrimore (Pittsfield Township), Peter Trumbore (Lake Orion) and the Rev. Michael Johnson (Detroit – Spirit of Hope - ELCA).

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSING OF THE POLLS Following a break, the President announced that the polls were now closed, and that the Elections Commission would be excused from the floor to attend to the ballots.

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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Following a break, the President called on Mr. Eric Travis, Missioner for Youth and Young Adults for the report on YAYA activities. A video presentation invited participation in a variety of opportunities for youth and young adults including Happening, Summer Camp, Speak Up, Show Love, Episcopal Youth Event (EYE), Episcopalooza, Camp Compassion and Mission Possible.

The President addressed the Convention. (Bishop’s Address see page 239) The President then led Noonday Prayers, including the reading of the Necrology as follows:

Jane Barney Jack Kreger The Rec. Harry C. Cook Beth LeClair Fran Ednie Dr. Mary Logan The Rev. Deacon John Fitzgerald The Rev. Canon William Logan Mabel Foster Steve Miller The Rev. Daniel Goodrich The Rev. William J. Paran Frank Green The Rev. Stephen Pressey The Rev. Harvey Guthrie The Rev. Deacon Jesse Roby The Rev. Glendon Heath Anthony Slocombe Jane Johnson The Rev. Harry Shaefer Robert Johnson The Rev. Deacon Jack Trembath

RECESS

The President called for recess until 1:45 p.m.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 1:45 p.m. THIRD BUSINESS SESSION

The President called the Convention to order and led in prayers.

The President recognized the Secretary to report the first ballot.

REPORT BY THE SECRETARY ON THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST BALLOT

Cathedral Chapter: Lay Order Mr. Zachary Baker - elected

Commission on Ministry: Lay Order Mr. David Volker - elected

Commission on Ministry: Clergy Order The Rev. Joshua Hoover - elected

Disciplinary Board: Lay Order Mr. Archie Handy - elected

Disciplinary Board: Clergy Order The Rev. Judith Schellhammer - elected

Standing Committee: Lay Order Ms. Joyce Holden - elected

Standing Committee: Clergy Order The Rev. Carol Mader - elected

Trustees of the Diocese: Lay Order Mr. Ralph Castelli - elected Mr. Jim Treece - elected Mr. Giles Rhodenhiser - elected

Trustees of the Diocese: Clergy Order The Very Rev. S. Scott Hunter - elected

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The President recognized the Rev. Matthew Lukens, Chaplain of Canterbury House -University of Michigan, and the Rev. Donna McNiel, Chaplain of Canterbury Michigan State University for their annual updates to convention.

The President recognized members of the Deputation to the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church (July 5-13, 2018, Austin, Texas) for their report to the members of convention.

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THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2019 DIOCESAN BUDGET The President recognized Ms. Claudia Hamlin (Chair, Mission Budget Committee) and Mr. Mark Miliotto (Director of Finance and Treasurer of the Diocese) to present the 2019 Budget of the Diocese of Michigan and the draft diocesan operating budget for 2020.

Ms. Hamlin introduced and thanked members of the Mission Budget Committee and then provided an overview of the budget process,

Mr. Miliotto’s presentation began with an overview of the budget development timeline. The recap of 2017 financials showed that the income exceeded the budget by $6,000, with expenses under budgeted by $39,000. The proposed budget for 2019 reflected on the revenue side that full apportionment pledges were down from 55 to 52 congregations ($6,000). However, dividend income is projected to be up $22,000, with an increase of contributions up $4,000. The allocation of the new funding for 2019 ($20,000) will go towards a 1% Cost of Living Adjustment for members of the bishop’s staff, as well as to cover the increase in medical insurance. Additionally, the funding for Social Service Ministries grants and Sustainable Development Goal grants will also be increased slightly and we will be able to maintain our full assessment to The Episcopal Church (TEC). An overview of the 2020 draft budget indicated that apportionment pledges will remain essentially flat; dividend income up 1%, with most expense line items up only 0.2%

Following Mr. Miliotto’s report, Ms. Hamlin moved the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the 2019 Operating Budget of the Diocese of Michigan be in the amount of $2,322,140 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Diocesan Council shall have the authority to adjust the adopted budget in keeping with income assured from pledges received and other expected income and be it further

RESOLVED, that the formula for calculating the apportionment for congregational support of the 2020 diocesan budget will be based on 10% of the three year average of each congregation’s normal operating income as reported in the Parochial Reports in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The President called for debate. Kevin Green (Dearborn), Frank Carson (Taylor) Craig Smith (Bloomfield Township), spoke during debate. Following debate, the President called for the vote. The resolution to approve the 2019 Operating Budget for the Diocese of Michigan was adopted. The chair noted that the operating budget was adopted unanimously.

The President asked the Pages to distribute the “Are You Willing to Serve” forms.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REFERENCE The President recognized the Rev. Daniel Lawson (Romeo) to present the report of the Committee on Reference.

Opiod Crisis Originator: The Rev. Rev. Charles Swinehart

The Rev. Lawson moved Resolution #1 as follows:

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RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and worshipping communities thereof to study all parts of C037 Call to Respond to Opioid Epidemic, https://www.vbinder.net/resolutions/C307?house=hd&lang=en, adopted in July by the 79th General Convention detailing our nation’s opioid public health crisis and be it further;

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges each participant to contact legislators in support of legislation that strengthens and funds the fight against opioid addiction, specifically HB 5085 and/or any other act designed to eliminate or lessen the harm caused by this public health crisis and be it further;

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges people to visit websites with resources helping in the battle against opioid addiction such as Bryan’s HOPE (Heroin & Opiate Prevention & Education), www.bryanshope.org and be it further;

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan encourage deaneries and congregations to explore opportunities to work together with Bryan's HOPE and other organizations to eliminate or lessen this public health crisis.

EXPLANATION/RATIONALE: The opioid overdose crisis in our nation is the deadliest in history. Overdoses constitute the leading cause of death for Americans under 50-years-old, killing more people than guns or auto accidents, and doing so at a rate faster than the HIV epidemic at its peak. Michigan deaths have more than tripled during the last decade, reaching 1,762 deaths in 2016 (almost five deaths per day). These facts and statistics were cited by Ms. Emily Pasman, a master of social work student at Michigan State University and guest columnist for the Lansing State Journal (Viewpoints – Your Turn) on August 19, 2018. An advocate for drug policy and criminal justice reform, she is also the source for the next paragraph.

“Michigan House Bill 5085 offers a practical solution to the addiction epidemic by providing sustainable, dedicated funding for substance abuse services. Every dollar invested in addiction treatment programs yields a return of between four to seven dollars in reduced drug-related crime and criminal justice costs. Thus, the level of investment could yield over $170 million in criminal justice savings and healthcare costs. HB 5085 will also reduce the human and social costs of addiction by expanding evidence-based prevention programs, increasing access to treatment, and supporting long-term recovery.

Bryan’s HOPE (Heroin & Opiate Prevention & Education) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization located in Oakland County and named after one of Jeannie Richard’s sons, who died from addiction. Bryan's HOPE is "a concerned group of citizens coming together to provide awareness and education in the battle against heroin and opiate addiction," Ms. Richards herself is a Certified Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Responder Trainer. She and Ms. Francine Zysk presented “Project Opiate” at the 2018 Ministry Fair. Contact Ms. Zysk at [email protected] to learn more about Project Opiate and its operation in Livingston County.

Hopefully, HB 5085 will have become law by October 27th, but it is incumbent on each of us to add our voices if necessary legislation has not passed. We need to remain active as this is not a partisan issue and everyone is vulnerable.

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It is, also, important to have specific representatives from our churches that will be active in helping to eliminate this public health crisis.

The President called for debate on Resolution 1. There being no debate the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

One Person One Vote Originators: Lucinda Keils, Covenant 5, The Rev. Charles Swinehart

The Rev. Lawson moved Resolution #2 as follows:

RESOLVED, that this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan to follow the lead of the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in reaffirming that one person one vote means that the votes of all citizens of all races and ethnicities are fairly represented, counted and accounted for, and

RESOLVED, that this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan lifts up the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, Resolution D003 Addressing the issue of Voter Suppression, and opposes any form of partisan gerrymandering which has the same effect of racial gerrymandering; https://www.vbinder.net/resolutions/D003?house=hd&lang=en and be it further

RESOLVED, that this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and congregations of the Diocese of Michigan learn about, educate others and support the Voters Not Politicians Ballot Initiative on the November 2018 ballot that offers an amendment to the State Constitution that addresses gerrymandering and offers a fair process to protect one person one vote and to end the partisan gerrymandering process in Michigan.

RATIONALE/EXPLANATION: One person, one vote means more than that each person gets only one vote in any given election. It also means that the electoral process is designed fairly so that each person's vote has an equal impact on the outcome. In other words, no individual's vote carries greater weight than anyone else's. (Source: www.law.cornell.edu/wex/one-person_one-vote_rule). This is "a principle of political democracy that underpins universal suffrage and political equality." (Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_man,_one_vote).

As with most principles, continual effort is needed in its defense and in making sure that we as a country move ever closer to its full realization.

Faith Mandates: People of faith believe that all individuals are created equal and remain equal in the sight of God. This is a common theme in the holy books of various faith traditions. This idea operates at the spiritual level, but also has temporal, including political implications. Even though modern democratic governments require secular justification for their policies, we Episcopalians draw upon Christian teaching and the positive contributions that American Christians have made in the political evolution of the United States to affirm our own support for the principle of one person, one vote.

Legal Precedents: A series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions beginning in the 1960s established the principle of one person, one vote within American constitutional law. Baker v. Carr (1962), Gray v. Sanders (1963), Reynolds v. Sims (1964), Wesberry v. Sanders (1964), and Avery v. Midland County (1968) held that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment requires all districts in any given election –

229 whether at the congressional, county, or local level -- to contain approximately the same number of voters. (Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_man,_one_vote) Equalizing the number of voters within districts is one way to ensure that "as nearly as is practicable, one person's vote...is to be worth as much as another's." (Source: Wesberry v. Sanders, pp. 7-8, 18).

Work Remaining: In spite of the progress that resulted from these court decisions, many impediments remain to the full realization of the underlying principle. Some impediments are as old as our nation and are embedded within the U.S. Constitution, such as the electoral college and the manner in which U.S. senators are elected. Other impediments are newer or have become increasingly problematic over recent decades, such as gerrymandering, variations in ballot access and in how votes are cast and counted across the country, certain aspects of campaign financing, and the increasingly sophisticated technology used in micro-targeting voters. Source for language in the explanation: https://www.vbinder.net/resolutions/C047?house=hd&lang=en C047 Support of One Person, One Vote

Additional Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xz_D3_i3_27tuEhcFcB- rachGG9Ko0ha1LfgvbY_eUc/edit https://www.votersnotpoliticians.com/thesolution https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/07/31/michigan- supreme-court-gerrymandering-initiative/871624002/ “Our state Constitution begins with, ‘All political power is inherent in the people.’ The proposal would create a 13-member redistricting commission that would be composed of four Democrats, four Republicans and five independent members who vow they are not affiliated with any major political party. The secretary of state would select the commission members. The committee would be tasked with redrawing political boundaries every 10 years, a power currently reserved for whichever political party controls Lansing at the time.” https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/31/michigan-supreme-court- gerrymandering-ruling/872133002/ “There were other legal issues at play, but a major one was whether the Voters Not Politicians proposal is a constitutional amendment, as its proponents assert, or whether it is a general revision of the constitution, as its challengers say. Amendments may be made through ballot questions. General revisions require a constitutional convention. The four justices were clear in their decision that the VNP proposal was closer to the existing state constitution than the way districts are drawn now. "The last time the voters had direct input on this issue, they opted for apportionment and redistricting to be conducted by a commission, and the Legislature now exercises a power that the constitution of 1963 expressly denied to it," the opinion stated.”

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The motion was approved.

Protecting Voting Rights Originators: Lucinda Keils, the Rev. Charles Swinehart, Covenant 5

The Rev. Lawson moved Resolution #3 as follows:

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RESOLVED, that this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan to support the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church D003 in working to overcome efforts that suppress the voting rights of the citizens of Michigan and the United States, and

RESOLVED, That this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan to follow the lead of the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church D003 calling “on governments on all levels to create policies to enhance voter participation by, among other strategies, seeking to implement policies that will increase early voting, extend registration periods, guarantee an adequate number of voting locations, allow absentee balloting without the necessity of having an excuse, and prohibit forms of identification that restrict voter participation…” and be it further

RESOLVED, That this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urges the people and congregations of the Diocese of Michigan to learn about, educate others and support the Promote the Vote Ballot Initiative on the November 2018 ballot that offers an amendment to the State Constitution that provides safeguards our elections, puts voters first, and removes barriers that make it more difficult for voters to vote and for their votes to be counted: by protecting the right to vote a secret ballot, ensuring military service members and overseas voters get their ballots in time for their votes to count, providing voters with the option to vote straight party, automatically registering citizens to vote at the Secretary of State’s office unless the citizen declines, allowing a citizen to register to vote anytime with proof of residency, providing all registered voters access to an absentee ballot for any reason and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of elections by auditing election results. https://promotethevotemi.com/

RATIONALE/EXPLANATION https://www.vbinder.net/resolutions/D003/original_text?house=hd&lang=en D003 Addressing the issue of Voter Suppression Explanation The Voting Rights Act's passage was a signature accomplishment of the civil rights movement, the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in the case, known as Shelby v. Holder, effectively invalidated Section 5 which required state, county and local governments with histories of discrimination (as well as other more technical factors) to submit any changes to voting laws to federal authorities for approval; and the current administration is using its bully pulpit to falsely allege that millions of ballots were cast illegally and to suggest that early voting should be cut down. Under the current administration's leadership, politicians with records of aggressively curtailing voting rights will be shaping federal policies; and at the state level, emboldened by Shelby v. Holder, certain politicians have long been leading a sustained assault on voting rights. In state after state, these politicians have pursued a consistent and ambitious agenda to curtail voting rights, an agenda that includes requiring voter IDs, cutting early voting hours and locations, slashing Sunday voting, and eliminating same-day voter registration. It also includes restricting urban counties’ ability to open additional polling sites and purging voter registration rolls through the use of manipulative and overly zealous techniques. It extends to bans on straight-ticket voting, one byproduct of which is longer voting lines, and on ballot harvesting, a practice by which individuals collect absentee ballots filled by other voters so as to deliver them to election authorities. A brief explanation of each of the reforms asked for in the above Resolution is as follows: Implement automatic voter registration (AVR): Since March 2015, six states have adopted legislation to automatically register citizens when they come into contact with governmental agencies, notably a Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Oregon, the first state to adopt this reform (after years of advocacy by the Oregon- based Bus Federation), has registered 225,000 people this way since the start of the year 2016. The payoff: 43 percent of those new voters cast ballots on November 8, 2016. Enable same-day voter registration (SVR): Same-day voter registration allows qualified residents to register to vote or update their existing registration on Election Day. Prepare for natural disasters: Absent same-day voter registration bills, rules should provide for the automatic extension of voter registration deadlines in counties where a natural disaster is declared in the weeks leading up to an election. Last year, Florida’s Republican Gov. Rick Scott and North Carolina’s state elections board denied extensions in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. New rules could limit such gamesmanship. Allow online voter registration: Many states still provide no procedure by which residents can register to vote or update their voter registrations online. Remedying this situation is very feasible since Republicans have been willing to get on board with adopting online registration systems, as they did in Florida in 2015. Expand the circle of people who are eligible to vote: Restore felons’ voting rights: A recent report by the Sentencing Project laid bare the urgency of countering felon disenfranchisement rules. Two and a half percent of all American adults are disenfranchised, and the share of African Americans who are disenfranchised is triple that (7.4 percent), a disparity that is in keeping with the origins and history of the practice. In four Southern states with severe disenfranchisement laws — Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia — the share of disenfranchised black adults surpasses 20 percent, more than double that of white adults. Absent the above step, a range of incremental reforms beckon. The most urgent is to restore voting rights to people who have completed their sentences. In Virginia, one of four states to permanently disenfranchise individuals with felony convictions, Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe has used his executive authority to achieve this objective. In August, he began issuing thousands of restoration orders on an individual basis after a narrow ruling by the state Supreme Court blocked him from issuing a blanket clemency; he has said he will continue to mail individual restoration orders to more than 200,000 people. Make it easier to vote by mail. Implement all-mail voting: In three states (Colorado, Oregon, and Washington), election authorities mail a ballot to every registered voter. This far-reaching step could be pursued in states like California that already conduct a large share of their elections by mail. States that don’t wish to go that far in privileging mail voting can take intermediary steps — enabling no-excuse absentee voting where it is not yet available, and creating long-term absentee voter lists. Enable no-excuse absentee voting: Twenty states — many of them states where Democrats wield political influence, including Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island — require that voters provide a reason they can’t vote on Election Day in order to receive an absentee ballot. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is now advocating legislation to implement no- excuse absentee voting in the Empire State, a minimal step that these 20 states should prioritize. Create long-term mailing lists for absentee voters: The idea behind absentee ballot standing requests is that when a voter requests an absentee ballot in a given year, authorities then continue to automatically send them absentee ballots into the future. This can encourage turnout from voters who tend to only cast a ballot in the fall of a presidential election year, and it makes voting more accessible to people with disabilities, as a recent study documented. In some states, like Florida, requests expire after a few general elections, which can lead to some confusion.

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A handful of other states, such as California, allow voters to be put on an absentee ballot list permanently. Make it easier for people to vote early, in person: Thirteen states provide no option to cast a ballot in person before Election Day. Democrats already enjoy some power in many of these states, including Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Schneiderman’s proposal to create a two-week early voting window in New York is an urgent starting point for consideration. Enable weekend voting and extended hours: Early voting ought to be helping people who struggle to find the time to vote on Election Day Tuesdays, especially if they fear the long lines that disproportionately affect predominantly minority precincts. But simply adding more voting hours during other weekday working hours cannot meet that goal. Extended voting hours on weekdays are needed, as well as weekend voting. Guarantee an adequate number of voting locations: In Ohio, each county is restricted to only one early voting location, no matter its physical size or population. Giving local county boards more leeway to open additional voting sites can be helpful to ensuring that highly populated counties are adequately served, but obstacles such as inequities in the allocation of statewide resources or the lack of representativeness of some counties’ elected officials loom large. Voting rights advocates should champion statewide benchmarks as to a minimum number of polling places per resident and per physical distance, require a minimum number of voting machines at each voting location, and put in place rules to ensure an adequate allocation of state resources.

Resources: michigan.gov/vote Voters can use the Michigan Voter Information Center to: View your Sample Ballot for the upcoming election Request and Track your Absentee Ballot Verify your Voter Registration Find your Polling Place Contact your Local Election Official http://www.lwvmi.org/ - League of Women Voters - nonpartisan

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was approved.

Recognize and Affirm Transgendered and Nonbinary People as Beloved Children of God Originators: The Very Rev. William Danaher and the Rev. Andrea Morrow

The Rev. Lawson moved Resolution 4 as follows:

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan affirms that all transgender and nonbinary people, and anyone whose gender identity and expression differs from that assigned at birth, are beloved children of God and are to be treated with equal rights and privileges as other human beings; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan opposes any attempt to legislate or make public policy that defines sex and/or gender on the basis of physical appearance of external genitalia present at birth or presence of certain chromosomes within a person’s DNA; and be it further

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RESOLVED, that the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan support educational, pastoral, liturgical, and legislative efforts that seek to end systemic violence against transgender people, calling special attention to violence against transgender women of color; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Secretary of Convention convey this resolution to appropriate state and federal policy makers, such as the President, the Federal Cabinet, the Governor, the State Cabinet, and state and federal legislators representing districts in this Diocese, and be it further

RESOLVED, that this 184th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan urge each member of the convention to encourage their worshipping communities likewise to convey this resolution to appropriate state and federal policy makers whenever the equal rights and privileges of transgender and nonbinary persons is at stake.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion passed.

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS The President made the following appointments to the Commission on Ministry

Clergy: The Rev. Christopher Johnson (Pontiac) Lay: Mr. Matthew Evett (Ann Arbor – St. Clare’s)

CALL OF THE 185th ANNUAL CONVENTION The President recognized the Secretary for the purpose of the Call of the 185th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. The Secretary moved the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the 185th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Michigan be held on October 25 and 26, 2019 in Novi, Michigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

The resolution was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY The President recognized the Rev. Daniel Lawson (Romeo) for the purpose of presenting Resolutions of Courtesy. The Rev. Lawson moved the following resolutions, all of which were adopted by acclamation:

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extends its greetings and support to and invokes the grace, peace, and blessing of Almighty God the holy and undivided Trinity upon the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, thanking God for his inspired leadership of the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement and its ministry in this time.

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extends its greetings to and invokes the grace, peace, and blessing of Almighty God the holy and undivided Trinity upon the lay people, bishops, priests, and deacons of our sister dioceses in Michigan, to the north, east and west;

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RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its appreciation and gratitude to the Convention Planning Committee, and all committees of Convention, Diocesan Staff, worship leaders and planners, altar guild, volunteers, American Sign Language interpreters, our parliamentarian, and all others who offered and used their many gifts to plan and complete the arrangements for this Annual Convention.

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the workers of the Suburban Collection Showplace, the Hyatt Place Hotel in Novi, and the Baronette Renaissance Hotel in Novi for their hospitality, service and assistance in housing and feeding this gathering, praying especially: O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to our guest preacher and keynote speaker, the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright; the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, the Safe Church trainers; Workshop Facilitators, Eric Travis, Missioner for Youth and Young Adults, the Rev. Vicki Hesse, Director of the Whitaker Institute, the Rev. Halim Shukair, Diocesan Missioner for Arab-American Christian Ministries and Curate Associate for Christ Church, Dearborn and Dr. Nancy McLaughlin, Diocesan Ministry Developer; and the Youth and Young Adults of the Diocese for their presence and time among us and for kindling and fanning the flames as we focus our attention on “Fire of Renewal: Being and becoming God’s Beloved.”

RESOLVED that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extends its prayers and support to the Bishop Search and Nomination Committee and Transition Committee in their work on behalf of the Church, praying especially: Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send its love, prayers and appreciation to Mrs. Shirley Gordon, Mrs. Alma Mayson, and Mrs. June McGehee, widows of former bishops of the diocese.

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send its love, prayers and appreciation to the Rt. Rev. R. Stewart Wood, Jr., and his wife, Kristin, in this year of the 30th anniversary of his consecration as a bishop of the Church; and be it further resolved that we give continual thanks for their meaningful and pastoral ministry among us.

RESOLVED, that the 184th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express our love, appreciation and support to the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. and his wife Karlah.

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We give thanks for your continuing leadership, personal and corporate witness, pastoral ministry and spiritual guidance in keeping us mindful of the blessings of diversity and responsive to the dignity of every human being. We offer our collective prayers for your protection and Spirit-filled insight as we face the joys and challenges of serving God’s mission in the days and months ahead.

ADJOURNMENT After announcements by the Secretary and the benediction by the President, there being no further business to come before the Convention, the President, at 3:58 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand and Eighteen, declared the One Hundred Eighty Fourth Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan adjourned, sine die.

The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin Secretary of Convention

Attest:

The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. Tenth Bishop of Michigan President of Convention

Minutes transcribed by Canon J. A. Hardy, Diocesan Administrator

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2018 Committees of Diocesan Convention

Committee on Constitutions and Canons The Rev. Canon Robert Alltop, Chair The Rev. Diane Morgan The Rev. William Roberts Geoffrey Smereck, JD George Swan, III Edie Wakevainen, PhD Steve Ott, Chancellor (ex-officio)

Committee on Dispatch of Business The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin Canon Jo Ann Hardy Steve Ott, Chancellor

Committee on Lay Qualifications The Rev. Lynda Carter, Chair Madaline Booker The Rev. Mary Duerksen Susan Smereck

Committee on Reference The Rev. Daniel Lawson, Chair Bruce Donigan The Rev. Carol Mader Joyce Munro The Rev. Nikki Seger

The Elections Commission Bruce Cann, Chair Cedric Flounory The Rev. Deacon Jenny Ritter Jennifer Taub Maurice Henderson - Parliamentarian, ex-officio

2018 Diocesan Convention Volunteers & Assistants

Youth and Young Adult Pages & Sponsors Kayla Byrd – St. Katherine’s, Williamston Chris Gannon – St. James’, Birmingham William Hoover – St. James, Birmingham Gianni Miliotto – St. John’s, Royal Oak Sophia Miliotto – St. John’s, Royal Oak Luke Thompson – St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor Samantha Tousignant – St. James’, Birmingham

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Convention Volunteers Julie Travis – Trinity, Belleville (Volunteer Coordinator) Judy Anderson – Trinity, Belleville (Assistant Coordinator)

Lizzie Anderson – St. John’s, Royal Oak Gerardo Aponte-Martinez, All Saints, East Lansing Sylvia Booth – St. Michael’s & All Angel’s, Lincoln Park Susan Brooks, St. David’s, Southfield The Rev. Dan Buchin – St. Michael’s, Lansing Darryl Butler – St. David’s, Southfield Jane Carpenter – Grace, Mt. Clemens Cynthia Coleman – Trinity, Belleville Deborah Davis – St. David’s, Southfield Susan Foster – St. Clement’s, Inkster Pam Graham – Trinity, Belleville Barb Hamann – St. Paul’s, Brighton Dan Martin – St. John’s, Royal Oak Anna McPhee – Trinity, Farmington Hills Annette Mileski – St. Michael’s, Lansing Hilda Osuntuya – St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor Debi Phillips – Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Clement Prabakaran – Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Prema Prabakaran – Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Robert Salisbury – St. Paul’s, Brighton Kelly Scheu – St. Barnabas’, Chelsea The Rev. Gail Shafer – St. Paul’s, Jackson Cleda Smartt – Trinity, Belleville Katie Walworth – St. Michael’s & All Angels, Cambridge Jct. The Rev. Teresa Wakeen – Church at Crossroads, Detroit John Wakevainen – Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills Carm Yero – St. Michael’s & All Angels Lincoln Park Kelly Yero – St. Michael’s & All Angels Lincoln Park

Special thanks to… Robin Doher, David Balas, Ginger Cortis, Denise Herndon, Ashly Brown

Please accept our deepest thanks and appreciation

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Bishop’s Annual Address The 184th Annual Convention Episcopal Diocese of Michigan The Rt. Rev’d Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., 10th Bishop of Michigan October 27, 2018 “Fire of Renewal: Being and Becoming God’s Beloved”

The philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.” In the time since our last gathering as the convention of the Diocese of Michigan, I think it would be safe to say a few things have changed and are changing! Each of you has experienced change in your personal life, as have I; the diocese is in the midst of change that will continue for several more months; the Episcopal Church continues to stretch herself in responding to the continual call to change and be the Jesus Movement we have inherited; people of faith around the world continue to be changed and challenged by the radical and too often violent nationalist movements that seem to have swept into power around the globe; and, folks everywhere are struggling to understand the change that continues to manifest itself in a growing lack of care for children, families, the elders of our communities, people of color, women, and other diversities of ethnicity, traditions, sexuality and sexual identity. Change is happening at what seems to be a breakneck speed and some are beginning to feel powerless in its wake. Change may be an inevitable fact of life; how we deal with change reflects our understanding of our role in the change that is occurring or the change we seek.

Change! For many, it is a four letter word to be avoided at all costs. Change is feared, misjudged, and regarded with great suspicion. Change is often seen as an attack on our personal haven of comfort, and those who suggest change are seen as little more than traitors to the foundations of life as we know it. Let’s face it, many of us, myself included, simply don’t like change and could survive life just fine without any change, thank you very much. Or at least we think so!

For me, when I find something that’s comfortable and works to lower my anxiety, meets my needs for a peaceful way of being, then I’m not very open to change! Recently, I shared with the good folks at St. James, Dexter, the story about the time when my wife and my mother conspired against me to force a change. I had an admittedly old flannel shirt that was soft and warm and comfortable. I used to look forward to going home after a long or difficult day in the office to put on my favorite shirt and sit and decompress in front of the television. I will admit it wasn’t the best looking shirt on the rack; but it was my shirt and it met my needs. However, Karlah and my mother were simply tired of seeing what they considered was an old ugly rag of a shirt that needed to go! One day, after a visit from my mother, I went to put on my favorite shirt and discovered it missing! I searched the laundry, the clothes hamper, even the rag pile. I wanted my shirt. I simply couldn’t find it. Several days later, I received a letter from my mom, with a picture of my shirt indicating that it had been “shirt napped”!!! I was horrified. And what made it worse, there was no ransom demand to get it back; I was simply instructed to say good-bye to the shirt.

Now that was a change that I never saw coming and one that was terribly traumatic. After all, I’m still talking about it! However, change doesn’t have to be traumatic whether we see it coming or not. Change is a part of life; change is a sign of life! In fact, the speed at which our skin cells regenerate means that we are not exactly the same as we were just a month ago. How’s that for change?

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Yet, change is not just something that happens to us. We are also capable of affecting change. Unfortunately, the usual posture for too many is to sit back, complain and wait for someone else to work for or make the change that is important to us. President Barak Obama once said, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” How very true that continues to be especially in a world and in a nation where the Gospel value to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being” is under constant attack from those who do not appreciate or understand the beloved nature of the relationship of humankind to our God. People of faith must embrace the need and the will to change (and that often means self- change) if the justice, domestic tranquility and general welfare of all people as signaled in the preamble of our country’s constitution have any hope of being a reality today and into the future.

Of course, the biggest opportunity facing us, is the question we have to ask and seek answers to, as people of faith in any discussion about change; how do we get to a place where we can embrace, endorse, and affect change that is loving, liberating and life-giving?

The theme for our convention this year speaks of fire, renewal, and being and becoming God’s Beloved. In some very real ways, being active as a change agent both in the world and right here in our diocese, will require lots of fire (meaning enthusiasm and, with apologies to our speaker, passion), a commitment toward renewal (meaning revitalization and renaissance), and an appreciation of what it means to be a beloved of God (meaning one who is cherished and adored by the Creator).

As we face into the change and transition that will embrace our diocese over the next year, I want each of you to reflect on what is your passion in the ministry we share? What is your purpose? Where can you put your enthusiasm as we begin to move toward new leadership, new opportunities and new ideas for how we can best be the church in Southeast Michigan?

In the time I have served as your Bishop, I have witnessed your ability as individuals and as a community to be passionate about issues of justice, equality and equity. I have seen your enthusiasm as we work to provide learning and spiritual growth opportunities for our youth and young adults. I have experienced the fervor of your desire to be a more inclusive community. I have appreciated your commitment to building a tent here in Southeast Michigan that has breadth, depth and width enough to welcome all to dwell with us.

And, my friends I want to see you carry those passions -- that purpose -- that enthusiasm, that fervor, that commitment into the chapter that lies ahead. We will need to continue to learn together, to pray together and together go beyond our comfortable boundaries into a world that needs to see and hear our witness to the loving power of our God. We need to be agents of the change we want to see not merely heirs of the efforts of others.

The time of transition that is upon us, and that will continue to unfold over the next year, will require us to embrace an era of revitalization and renaissance. We have got to be equipped to think outside the box and be ready to climb out of the box to claim our place as part of the Jesus Movement. Our thinking about the church must change; our thinking about the world must broaden and change. We need to move from a fixed mindset to a renaissance mindset: from a place where we believe our gifts and talents are fixed traits and where we spend our time showing off how

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Of course, the best foundation for spiritual renaissance is the willingness to embrace our belovedness: both that which we imperfectly cling to at the present and that which we still desire to accept.

As I have journeyed through life and through my ministry, I have met and counseled a number of people who needed to know or to be convinced or be reminded that they are loved by God. I think if we’re all very honest with ourselves, each of us needs a bit of reassurance that we are truly one of God’s beloved.

I suspect that is most true when we feel life is providing us with undesirable life circumstances and opportunities: when things simply are not going our way: when change is happening and we can’t or don’t know how to engage it. The person I know the most about when it comes to the need for reassurance is me.

Because I know I’m not perfect, because I know I am human, because I know I am a sinner among sinners, I have, at times, had a difficult time truly accepting myself as one of God’s beloveds. Of course I read scripture and I know that the Gospel of John tells me that, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16] But, there are times when I have needed more. With the help of very patient Spiritual Directors and understanding therapists eventually I have come to embrace the reality that there is nothing I could ever do that would make God stop loving me. But, it has been a journey! That realization was an awesome moment then and continues to be amazing, awe-inspiring, breathtaking and life-giving each time I allow myself to reside fully in that reality!

But I didn’t get to that place simply by having people tell me I was beloved. I had to learn it and feel it and allow it to become a vital part of who I am. You can do that, too. Everyone can do it. And, one of the best ways to truly know love is to live love. And, to live love is to follow the way of Jesus. In Colossians we hear,

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. [Colossians 3:12-15]

Living in love makes it possible to approach, challenge, engage, accept or reject change. Living in love takes practice.

This past summer at General Convention, our Presiding Bishop called the entire church to join him in the practices for a Jesus-Centered Life; to follow the Way of Jesus for his way is the Way of Love.

(show video – Way of Love promo)

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Over the past few years, as we immersed ourselves in the waters of reconciliation, we engaged in a life-long learning process meant to open our hearts and our minds to the beauty of our world’s diversity and the imperative that we participate in true listening to one another. We engaged in a process that continues to teach us how to make space, even for the one with whom we disagree. We engaged in a process that continues to reveal to us the many ways God’s image is represented in the other. The work we have done with VISIONS, Inc. was only the first of many steps along the way and only the beginning of the journey with VISIONS. We are at the beginning of what it means to be trained and prepared to live a life centered on Jesus. As our world changes, as our diocese faces into transition and change, I am of the firm belief that becoming conversant with The Way of Love and learning the practices for Jesus-Centered Life, we will be the catalyst for the change we seek.

Passing among you, the tellers will bring you a card that can be folded into a pocket size/wallet size reminder of the practices for Jesus-Centered Life. These are practices that are meant for individuals and for groups…even congregations. You can find more information about The Way of Love on the Episcopal Church website at: www.episcopalchurch.org/wayoflove.

Through the website you are invited to share and develop resources and to share your stories. For this is truly something we, as Church writ large, are called to do to live into being the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. In my vision for the future of this diocese, The Way of Love is a natural continuation of our life-long learning process around diversity, inclusion and equity; and, it lays important foundations for each of us to know just how much God loves us.

In many ways, we have been becoming beloved community for some time now – we have been changing. And in that sense, compared to times past we are a more beloved community today than we have ever been. It also seems to reason that we will yet become a more beloved community as we walk the way of love – the way of Jesus; we will continue to change.

Now I realize that for some of you, observing some set of practices in your life may be the thing you have most dreaded. Why do I need to have a check list of ways that I mark my journey with Jesus? For others, this may be the perfect answer to your prayer for a way to be accountable for your spiritual life. And, for still others who just want to sit in the pew and be left alone, you may see this Way of Love to be just another gimmick to try to get you to be more involved.

I would like to suggest that this Way of Love is none of those things. Rather, it is a call and a challenge to do something different for your spiritual side that serves to reassure you, remind you, or convince you, that God loves you: that you are a beloved of God.

Whether you follow these 7 practices or a different process of centering or no process at all, our common focus for the next year necessarily must involve enthusiasm, passion, purpose, rebirth and love. Honestly, that is a change from the world we are witnessing outside these doors and you, each of us, is the change the world needs.

So, now you’ve seen and heard the Presiding Bishop’s invitation to follow the Way of Love. You’ve got a small souvenir to remind you of one way you can approach this journey. Let me make some suggestions about some of the ways we can go into the world – how we can cross the boundaries – to witness to the love, justice and truth of God and to join God in healing a hurting world.

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First, let me say this as clearly as I possibly can: It is not my place or my intention to tell anyone how to vote. It is my place to remind each of us that voting is a right, a privilege and a duty that is supported in a variety of places in Holy Scripture where we are reminded to be good citizens of where we are for, as it says in Jeremiah, “seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” It is my place to remind each of us that our values of God’s love for all of God’s creation are not an ideal that should live only inside the walls of the church. As children of God we have a duty to speak truth to power and witness to and participate in God’s call to respect all of God’s children in love. If you want to affect change you have to be part of making change happen. It is not a viable option to sit idly on the margins hoping and praying that things will be different. Praying is good, action supported by prayer is better. If you choose not to vote, then your whining and complaining from the sidelines is hollow and illogical. So, do something; embrace your membership in the Jesus Movement; make your voice heard: GO VOTE!

Secondly, I have made it no secret throughout my tenure as your bishop that I am not a fan of resolutions that do not challenge us or call us to action. On a trip to Washington, DC when those of us in the group had an opportunity to meet with legislators, the one thing we heard from both sides of political divide is that one letter from a group or organization like a diocesan convention, regardless of the number of people it represents is barely noticed when it arrives. What is noticed is a large number of letters from the individuals in that organization all arriving at about the same time. The sheer volume of mail commands attention from the legislators and their staffs in a way that makes each individual an important catalyst for change. Letter writing or postcard writing campaigns invite people to participate in ways that simply raising a voting card do not.

Now, please hear me; because I know someone is already tweeting that the bishop does not want us to speak our minds I am not saying that this convention or any other convention should not go on record either for or against an action or unjust policy proposed or adopted by our political leaders. After all, it is our duty to speak truth to power. I am saying that simply voting to have the Secretary of Convention send a letter to tell our senators or others in our congressional representation that the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan voted to oppose or support a particular action or inaction is simply not enough. In this day and age, we have to be realistic about the waning influence the Episcopal Church has in the halls of political power. We may once have been a powerful voice as an entity but we’re not anymore. Our power comes from the use of our individual voices collected together and presented in such a way that the numbers make it clear that actual voters are unhappy with the actions of the elected.

In the past it has been suggested that I am simply trying to do away with the one legislative tool we have to allow multiple voices to be heard. Well, I’m sorry if that’s the way you see it. It is precisely because there is great passion around many issues that come before this convention that I want to find ways that allow for greater expression of that passion rather than being satisfied with a note in next year’s journal that a matter was proposed, discussed and a letter sent. At that low level of engagement, a fair question would be, “who cares?” However, if this truly is going to be a time of mindset renaissance, I believe we can find a way to make what happens here once each year part of the ongoing life and focus of every congregant and every congregation as we move through the days that follow our annual gathering.

The Sufi mystic and poet Rumi once said, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” I understand that I may be suggesting a new way of accomplishing goals. I also realize that one of the 243 passions of this diocese that I have come to appreciate is the true desire for justice for all. We can change the world if we start with ourselves. Thus, again, I commend The Way of Love as a spiritual guide for becoming the change we seek.

Thirdly, later today, you will hear from your Deputies to General Convention 2018. They will give you a comprehensive overview of what happened at General Convention and, I suspect, some insight into their experience of our triennial Episcopal family reunion. And, because I don’t want to step all over their hard work in preparing their presentation to you, I am not going to attempt any kind of recap of conventions actions. However, what I do want you to note from my perspective is that change is happening in our church. While the changes being considered and voted on most likely will not affect the average church goer in the near future, there are more subtle changes that, in my opinion, are signaling a change in the polity of our church.

The most common name for our church – The Episcopal Church – is quite descriptive of who we are. We are a church led by bishops. A favorite phrase among Anglicans worldwide is that we are a church that is Episcopally led and Synodically governed. The word synod comes from the Greek meaning “walking together”. Essentially, as Anglicans we

“believe that, within this “walking together”- within a church government that provides checks and balances against the concentration of power over against any one part of the Church (bishops, clergy and laity) -- we always recognize the unique leadership of Bishops in faithfully teaching and guarding the faith, doctrine and worship of the Church. No one else in the Church has this role and responsibility.” [Anglican Mainstream]

Some of the subtle changes appear to me to be an attempt to confuse roles and responsibilities such that the specific roles that each of us has either as laity, clergy or bishop will get conflated or scrambled. Some of these changes unfortunately have arisen from seeds of suspicion that have been sown between the two houses of convention (suspicion because some don’t like that bishops actually have the authority to function in the role that the church has called them to do). Some of these changes seem to stem from attempts to redistribute power (and this power grab is misguided because it assumes that power and authority are always synonyms). And, unfortunately, some of these changes seem to have their origins in the ugliness of racism and sexism. And all of this, in my opinion, is mired in fear. Fear of change.

Having said all this, I don’t want you to think that I have suddenly gone negative on the Church. I love our Church and cannot see myself anywhere but the Episcopal Church. What I want you to take from my experience of General Convention is the need for all of us to be involved in the governance of our Church. We cannot be complacent and simply allow change to happen to us; we need to be involved.

To that end, let me say a word about our Bishop Search and election. [OK Search Committee and Transition Committee don’t get your shorts in a wad; I’m not going to interfere with what is your canonical mandate in the elections process. However, I do need to say something in support of what you are doing]. It should not come as a complete surprise to any of you that since I announced my intention to step down as Bishop of Michigan at the end of 2019, the Standing Committee, the Search and Nominating Committee and the Transitions Committee have all been very busy performing the canonical and practical duties that are their purview in this time of transition. 244

As we gather here today, the Search and Nominating Committee continues to receive names and submissions from those who feel a sense of call to the ministry of a bishop. Let me say this another way: The Process is still open! Prior to that time, input was sought from you, the members of the diocese, to help form and guide a profile that would delineate what your hopes, dreams, expectations and perhaps even some changes you would like to see in the next season of Episcopal leadership.

Once all the applicants have been screened and vetted; and, once a slate is presented to you for consideration, once again, you the people of the Diocese of Michigan, will be invited to be involved in the final discernment of who God is calling to be the 11th Bishop of Michigan. I’m sure once you’ve seen the list of candidates, there will be conversations in clericus groups, deanery caucuses, midweek Bible Study Groups, and even in the parking lot after church on Sunday. More importantly there will be opportunities called “The Walk About” for folks to meet and ask questions of those who are doing their best to be faithful to respond to the call God has put on their hearts. I urge and implore you: do not stay home and expect others to do the work for you. If you want to affect change you have to be part of making change happen. Use the next several months to listen, learn, pray and act. It is not just your future that matters; it is the future of what this diocese will be for our children and grandchildren that you have an opportunity to affect. Your participation whether you are an elector at the Special Convention in June or not is important and is an opportunity for each of you to reflect on your belovedness before God and God’s people.

Now, before I close, a personal word or two.

We still have a little more than 14 months until I retire and thus another year or so to say good-bye. At the next annual convention, I will probably have to have major shares in Kleenex just to get through to adjournment. Meanwhile, many of you have been asking a lot of the same questions like: How are you? Is Karlah excited that you’re retiring? What are you going to do when you retire? Are you and Karlah staying in Michigan? – That sort of thing. So, if you will indulge me a moment, I will give you some answers so more of you can hear them at the same time and maybe I won’t have to answer so many questions.

As for how I am: I’m great! I am more and more convinced everyday that I have made the right decision at the right time. When I went through the Walk About in 1999, I said that I would stay as long as I believed God was calling me to be here. Over the last couple of years, I have come to discern that God is now calling me to do other things in/with my life. From entering the monastery in 1972 through my upcoming retirement, I will have given the church in one way or another, 47 years of my nearly 66 years of life. I feel good that the time is coming when I can spend more time with family – and especially Karlah – and finally have some time to get caught up on all the reading I’ve wanted and intended to do.

As far as Karlah’s excitement: you should probably ask her. However, many of you do not know that Karlah retired in 2017 and has been patiently (sometimes) waiting for me to join her. Although we have travelled a lot together while I have been bishop, there are places we want to go for us rather than for the church and we’re looking forward to that opportunity.

What am I going to do: this is an unresolved question. I know there are things I want to do and things I don’t want to do. Along with this question has been the inquiry as to whether I will go to be an assisting bishop somewhere or become provisional bishop in another diocese. My answer to the Presiding Bishop has been

245 and will be no! As I have indicated to him, if I wanted to keep doing this diocesan bishop stuff I would stay in Michigan. I’m ready to move on to something else. Of course, you all know of my passion for baseball, so I do want to avail myself of my favorite American pastime more often, but it remains to be seen how that will play out.

Are we staying in Michigan: NO! That is not a value statement, but we didn’t grow up here and we’re really Buckeyes at heart. I want to give my successor the space that s/he will need to be the Bishop of Michigan. And, I need the space to really let go and be the resigned Bishop of Michigan. I know me and I don’t let go very easily so going someplace where the day to day of the diocese is not right in front of me will make an easier transition. Where are we going you might ask? Well that’s privileged information at the moment; we’re not settled on that and not at a place where we’re ready to share that just yet.

One final question folks have been asking: Aren’t there an awful lot of bishop elections happening around the church? What’s going on? Will we find a new bishop? Yes, there are more elections happening over the next year than we’ve seen in the Church in a long time. Usually, there are a large number of resignations/retirements just following a meeting of the worldwide Communion at Lambeth. If you remember, Lambeth was supposed to have happened this year, 2018, but was delayed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the other Primates out of a hope that some of those bishops who have chosen to walk apart from the Communion for one reason or another might agree to return. Lambeth is now scheduled for 2020. I know that some bishops who have announced their retirements chose this timing so that their successors could attend the next Lambeth. Some of my colleagues are simply at an age and number of years of service that they, too, want more time with family, etc. I do not believe anything in particular is happening that has caused such a large number of retirements, it’s just timing!

In spite of the larger than usual number of election processes going on, I believe that the Diocese of Michigan is in a healthy place and should attract a strong pool of candidates. Our finances are on a solid foundation, our sense of obligation to embrace the marginalized, and our strong commitment to living ever more fully into our Baptismal vows makes this a diocese that will attract those with a deeply spiritual sense of discernment that this is not just a job but a true vocation.

I hope that helps; thanks for indulging me.

Now, let me close where I began: “The only constant in life is change.” Even in our Eucharistic Liturgy when we commemorate those who have died, our prayer proclaims that “to your faithful people, O Lord, life is changed, not ended.” Ultimately, it is not the change that is of the greatest import, but how we prepare for and how we prepare to be part of the change. I believe that love – God’s love is the way. As the violence of speech and action continue to dominate the headlines, the God of love continues to invite us, God’s beloveds, to open our hearts more and more to God’s love.

The American novelist Walter Mosely once wrote, “We are not trapped or locked up in these bones. No, no. We are free to change. And love changes us. And if we can love one another, we can break open the sky.”

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: Let us love one another; let us break open the sky. Amen.

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REGISTRATION OF LAY DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES SUBURBAN SHOWPLACE, NOVI, MICHIGAN

Adrian, Christ Church Bloomfield Hills, Delegate Joyce Holden Christ Church Cranbrook Delegate Anthony Estes Allen Park, St. Luke’s Delegate Steven Huprich Delegate Kati Bailey Delegate Stephanie Rose Delegate Carole Borrelli Bloomfield Township, Nativity Ann Arbor, Canterbury House, Delegate Beverly Bryan University of Michigan Chaplaincy Delegate Margaret Sands-Goldstein Delegate Matt Walters Delegate Craig Smith

Ann Arbor, Church of the Incarnation Brighton, St. Paul’s Church Delegate Ann Larimore Delegate Carole Boris Delegate Gail Ross Delegate Dawn Weirauch Brooklyn, All Saint’s Alternate Cole Seeler Ann Arbor, St. Aidan’s Delegate Michael Earle Cambridge Junction, Delegate Susan Smereck St. Michael’s & All Angels Alternate Phillip Singer Delegate Betsy Brooks Delegate Archie Handy Ann Arbor, St. Andrew’s Delegate Vicki Sentle Delegate Katherine Beck-Ei Delegate Lucy Richert Chelsea, St. Barnabas’ Delegate Margaret Wessel Walker Delegate Shelly Ford Delegate Marion VanLoo Ann Arbor, St. Clare of Assisi Delegate Mary Vigilanti Delegate Matthew Evett Delegate Ann Putallaz Clarkston, Church of the Resurrection Delegate Larry Vandenbergen Delegate Betty Relyea Delegate Judith Roeser Belleville, Trinity Church Delegate David Anderson Clinton, St. John’s Delegate Carrie DeJonghe Delegate Kristen Maylone Delegate Martha Hanoian Alternate Kathleen Stevens

Birmingham, St. James Dearborn, Christ Church Delegate Pamela Landgraf Delegate Karen Beck Delegate Elaine Linstedt Delegate Kevin Green Delegate Michael Stewart Delegate Dennis Kirchoff

Detroit, All Saint’s Church Delegate Roger Weekes Delegate Juanita Woods Alternate Louis Clark

247 Detroit, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Ecorse, Church of the Resurrection Delegate Elaine Belz Delegate Andre Taylor Delegate John Lewis Delegate Robert Prout Farmington Hills, Trinity Church Delegate Mary Drouillard Detroit, Christ Church Delegate Joyce Munro Delegate Jocelyn Burrell Delegate Dirk Zuschlag Delegate Josephine Powell Delegate Jim Treece Ferndale, St. Luke’s Delegate Karen Hoth Detroit, Church of the Messiah Delegate Curtis Norrod Delegate Wallace Gilbert Delegate Veronica Randolph Grosse Ile, St. James Delegate Jim Holubka Detroit, Grace Church Delegate Wendy Kiblawi Delegate Kenneth Booker Delegate Amanda Phillips Delegate Janet Hollis Alternate Airlene Gross Grosse Pointe, Christ Church Delegate Michael Bamford Detroit, Spirit of Hope Delegate Colleen Fitzgerald Delegate John Wohl Delegate Gustav Svensson

Detroit, St. Cyprian’s Grosse Pointe Woods, St. Michael’s Delegate Carl Hardin Delegate Barbara Barringer Delegate Rebecca Morris Delegate Donna Lockhart Delegate Kevin O’Connor Detroit, St. John’s Delegate David Schafer Hamburg, St. Stephen’s Delegate Robert Hohman Detroit, St. Matthew’s / St. Joseph’s Delegate Pat Kneeland Delegate Ronald Charles Delegate Doug McIntyre Delegate Gary Hodge Hillsdale, St. Peter’s Detroit, St. Peter’s Delegate Harley Gene Wilson Delegate Bob Chapman Delegate Sabrina Wilson Delegate Janet Ray Delegate Cynthia Tobias Howell, St. John’s Delegate Allison Gilbert DeWitt, Christ United Delegate Shannon Minzey Delegate Rebecca Williamson Inkster, St. Clement’s Dexter, St. James Delegate Amber Barnes Delegate Grace Brand Delegate Steven Chisholm Delegate Jerry Brand Delegate Linda Cross Delegate John Oberg Jackson, St. Paul’s East Lansing, All Saints Delegate Michelle Gibson Delegate Joseph McKee Delegate Eric Magnusson Delegate Terri Poxon-Pearson Delegate Valerie Rowley Alternate Gerardo Aponte Lake Orion, St. Mary’s-In-The-Hills One Community, East Lansing Delegate Cooper Bree Lutherans/Episcopalians at MSU Delegate Peter Trumbore None Delegate Edie Wakevainen

248 Lansing, St. Michael’s Pleasant Lake, Delegate Rebecca Maricle Christ Episcopal Church Delegate Don Roberts Lansing, St. Paul’s Delegate Lynette Roberts Delegate Jennifer Humphries Delegate Ruthann Thulin Delegate Laura Julier Delegate Amanda Ross Plymouth, St. John’s Delegate April Cooke Lincoln Park, Delegate Ken Sanders St. Michael’s & All Angels Delegate Scott Bennett Pontiac, All Saints’ Alternate Patti Bushway Delegate Lisa Berg Alternate Carol Santure Delegate Andrea Enright Delegate J. Dyann Hayes Livonia, St. Andrew’s Delegate Tim Dewalt Redford, St. Elizabeth’s Delegate Cindy Hinckley Delegate Tom Ferguson Delegate Joan Reyes Delegate Peter Hubbard

Madison Heights, St. Patrick’s Rochester, St. Phillip’s Delegate Deborah Carbon Delegate Sheila Bareiss Delegate Inge Krato Delegate John Higgins Delegate Irene Milam Delegate Alan Youngman

Mason, St. Augustine of Canterbury Romeo, St. Paul’s None Delegate Michele Alexander Delegate Nancy Hutchinson Michigan Center, St. Aidan’s Delegate Richard Hutchinson Delegate Cathy Bliss Delegate Deborah McSweeney Royal Oak, St. John’s Delegate Lyn Shoquist Delegate Elizabeth Anderson Delegate Askari Asante Milford, St. George’s Delegate Kristina Beckett Delegate Janine Cole Delegate Lynn Surmann Saline, Holy Faith Delegate David Volker Delegate Clarke Flewelling Delegate Molly Hilton Monroe, Trinity Alternate Dan McGraw Delegate Ian Ednie Delegate Tim Schilling Shelby Township, St. Luke’s Delegate Debby Wood Delegate Jeff Hart Delegate Dave Sisson Mt. Clemens, Grace Delegate Tish Germain Southfield, Church of the Redeemer Delegate Shirley Lappi Delegate Karen Benton Delegate Pamela Sherry Delegate Ariel Edwards

Novi, Church of the Holy Cross Southfield, St. David’s Delegate Bruce Hinkle Delegate Susan Brooks Delegate Gwen Paradowski Delegate Anne LaSovage Delegate Michael Stutso Delegate Maureen Mahar

249 Southgate, Grace Church West Bloomfield, Spirit of Grace Delegate Pamela Bradford Delegate Jay Baldwin Delegate Luanne Brewer Delegate Carol Latimer Delegate Cortney Richert Delegate Janet Timmons

St. Claire Shores, Trinity Westland, St. John’s Delegate Sheree Fensterer Delegate Jim Godbout Delegate Vince Runde Delegate Sandra Godbout Delegate Thomas Scott Delegate Geoffrey Smereck

Taylor, Christ the King Williamston, St. Katherine’s Delegate Frank Carson Delegate Birger Anderson Delegate Jacqueline Carson Delegate Jerry Dahlberg Delegate Joann Marshall Trenton, St. Thomas Delegate Laura Krupa Wyandotte, St. Stephen’s Delegate Janet Pounds Delegate Barbara Gallaway Delegate Nancy Sutherland Delegate Mary Maclean Delegate Sarah Soyk Troy, St. Stephen’s Delegate Scott Armstrong Ypsilanti, St. Luke’s Delegate Patrick Wojas Delegate Catharine June Alternate Don Ingersoll Delegate Cathy Lewis Delegate Janet Symonette Waterford, St. Andrew’s Delegate Pamela Morrison Delegate Scott Slocum

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RECORD OF CLERGY REGISTRATION SUBURBAN SHOWPLACE & HYATT HOTEL, NOVI, MICHIGAN

Alltop, Robert Harris, Chris** Pilarski, Terri Anslow Williams, Susan Hesse, Vicki Randolph, Barry Barta, Heather* Hoover, Josh Rasnick, Ken Baxter, Rae Lee Hunter, S. Scott Renfrew, William Berg, James Hurlbert, Sarah Rhodenhiser, Imogen Bingham, Elizabeth Huttar Bailey, Julia Rhodenhiser, James Bowen, Kristin Johnson, Carolyn Ritter, Jenny Brogan, Betty Johnson, Christopher Roberts, William Brownridge, Walter** Johnson, Deon Sams, Jonathan Buchin, Daniel Johnson, Michael* Schellhammer, Judith Byrd, Ronald Kelly, Steven Seger, Nikki Campbell, Bruce Kennedy Slater, JoAnn Shaefer, Susie Carlson, Katherine Kerr, Robert Shafer, Gail Carter, Lynda Krell, Thomas Shafer, Linda Carter, Susan Lawson, Daniel Shaffer, Brian Castelli, Paul LeClair, Paul Shukair, Halim Clifton, Ellis Ledford, Marcia Spann, Ronald Cook, Winifred Lewis, Karen Spannaus, Timothy Corner, Cynthia Lohmann, John** Stech, William Danaher, William Lukens, Matthew* Summers, Joseph Dennison, Bryant Mackenzie, Keith Swinehart, Chuck Dersnah, Donald Mader, Carol Taylor, Beth Dinwiddie, Philip Martin, Andrea* Twiss, Ian Reed Domienik, Steve Matthews, Joyce Van Culin, Andrew Duerksen, Mary McNiel, Donna* Vandercook, Ross Dunbar, Veronica McWhorter, Shirley Vandercook, Susan Ferguson, Linda Miller, Paula Wakeen, Teresa Gibbs, Jr., Wendell Morgan, Diane Walworth, Diana Garman, Cynthia Morrison, Glenn Watton, Sharon Gibson, Alan Morrow, Andrea Webber, Ann Guffey, Emily Williams Near, Kenneth* Williams, Eric Hamlin, W. Richard Pashturro, James Williamson, Terry Harmon, Judith Peck, Maryjane Yaw, Chris

*Granted Seat & Voice

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Section IV

Special Convention To Elect a Bishop Diocesan June 1, 2019

Proceedings of the Special Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

Record of Lay Delegate & Lay Alternate Registration Record of Clergy Registration

Journal of the Proceedings of the

of The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:30 a.m. FIRST BUSINESS SESSION

This being the day and place designated for the meeting of the Special Convention to Elect the Eleventh Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the President of the Convention, The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Bishop of the Diocese, called the Convention to order at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in the City of Detroit, Michigan.

After an Opening Eucharist Service, and upon visual observation, the President announced that a quorum was present and that the Convention was prepared to proceed to organization.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY

The President nominated the Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin, (retired) as Secretary of Convention and the Rev. Joyce Matthews (retired) as Assistant Secretary of Convention. The nominations were seconded and upon vote, the candidates were declared elected.

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIAN

The President appointed Mr. Maurice Henderson as Parliamentarian of the Convention and requested a motion to confirm. It was moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Henderson as Parliamentarian of Convention. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

APPOINTMENT OF THE CHANCELLOR

The President appointed Mr. Stephen Ott, Esq. as Chancellor of the Convention and requested a motion to confirm. It was moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Ott as Chancellor. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

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REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR AND PRESENTATION OF THE LIST OF CLERGY ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

Pursuant to Canon 1.1.1.1 of the Canons of the Diocese of Michigan, the President presented to the Secretary and laid before the Convention the list of clergy eligible to vote in this Convention. The Present called on the Secretary to read the Report of the Registrar as follows:

Pursuant to Canon 1.1.1.1, I have presented to the Secretary and lay before this Convention the list of clergy eligible to vote in this Convention. Included on said list are members of the clergy who are canonically resident and physically residing in the Diocese of Michigan.

Attested by Canon Jo Ann Hardy Registrar of the Diocese

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON QUALIFICATIONS

The Rev. Lynda Carter (Southgate), Chair of the Committee on Qualifications, presented the report of the Committee. Rev. Carter certified that all lay delegates registered at the Convention have presented the proper credentials and are duly seated as members of the Convention, with voice and vote.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISPATCH OF BUSINESS

The Secretary presented the report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business. The report was printed on a sheet circulated in the packet to the delegates.

DECLARATION OF ORGANIZATION

The President declared that the Special Convention to Elect the Eleventh Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan was organized with the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. in the Chair and was prepared to proceed to business.

INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF THE TRANSITION COMMITTEE

The President recognized and thanked members of the Transition Committee introduced them to Convention:

The Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey (Farmington Hills) George Swan III (Detroit - Cathedral Church of St. Paul)

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Karen Brown (Detroit - Grace Church) Bruce Cann (Detroit - St. Matthew & St. Joseph’s) The Rev. Steve Steinberger-Domienik (Mount Clemens) The Rev. Dcn. Anthony Estes (Detroit – Spirit of Hope) The Rev. Keith Mackenzie (Archdeacon – Diocese of Michigan) The Rev. Brian Shaffer (Detroit – Cathedral Church of St. Paul) The Rev. Beth Taylor (Royal Oak – Royal Oak) Felicity Thompson (Ann Arbor - St. Andrew’s) John Wakevainen (Bloomfield Hills) Sandra Zull (Farmington Hills)

REPORT OF THE SEARCH AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The President recognized the Rev. Eric Williams (Rochester) and Ms. Christine Modey (Ann Arbor-St. Clare’s) for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Search and Nominations Committee. Mr. Williams and Ms. Modey related to the Convention the summary of the work of the Committee and referred to the written report that was circulated to all voting members of Convention.

The President thanked the Committee and its members and asked the members to stand to receive the appreciation of the Convention. The President introduced the members of the Committee:

The Rev. RaeLee Baxter (Novi) The Rev. Veronica Dunbar (Detroit – Cathedral Church of St. Paul) Anthony Cartagena (Lincoln Park) Kristin Kahrs (Lake Orion) Daniel Martin (Royal Oak) Christine Modey (Ann Arbor – St. Clare’s) Josephine Powell (Detroit – Christ Church) The Rev. Maryjane Peck (Grosse Pointe Wood) The Rev. Dcn. Timothy Spannaus (Royal Oak) The Rev. Nikki Seger (Lansing - St. Michael’s) The Rev. Susie Shaefer (Clinton) Kathleen Walworth (Cambridge Junction) The Rev. Eric Williams (Rochester)

The President requested a motion to discharge, with thanks, the Search and Nominations Committee from further responsibility. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

The President called on the Chair of the Election Commission Mr. Timothy Wittlinger (Bloomfield Township) for presentation of the balloting instructions. Following the instructions, the President called on the tellers for the purpose of distributing the ballots.

BALLOT NUMBER ONE

Following the singing of a hymn and prayers, the members of convention cast their ballots. President announced the results of Ballot Number One as follows:

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Ballot #1 Results Candidate Clergy Lay Total Valid Balots Cast/Needed for 113/57 197.99 Election The Rev. Dr. 16 28 Grace Burton-Edwards The Rev. Canon 20 49 Paula Clark The Rev. Dr. 38 67 Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Canon 39 53 Ruth Woodliff-Stanley

The President declared that there was no election on Ballot One.

The President led Convention in prayer, and called upon the Tellers for the distribution of Ballot Two.

Following the casting of the ballots, the President announced that the Convention would be in recess until 1:30 p.m.

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Saturday, June 1, 2019 1:30 p.m. SECOND BUSINESS SESSION

The President called the Special Convention to order and announced the results of Ballot Number Two as follows:

Ballot #2 Results Candidate Clergy Lay Total Valid Ballots Cast/Needed for 112/57 195/98 Election The Rev. Dr. 3 4 Grace Burton-Edwards The Rev. Canon 11 32 Paula Clark The Rev. Dr. 45 92 Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Canon 53 67 Ruth Woodliff-Stanley

The President declared that there was no election on Ballot Number Two.

The Rev. Dr. Grace Burton-Edwards requested that her name be withdrawn from further consideration as Bishop Diocesan for the Diocese of Michigan.

The President led Convention in prayer, and called upon the Tellers for the distribution of Ballot Three. The members of convention cast their ballots.

Following a hymn and the casting of ballots, the President declared Convention in recess until 2:30 p.m.

THIRD BUSINESS SESSION 2:30 p.m.

The President called the Special Convention to order and announced the results of Ballot Number Three as follows: . Ballot #3 Results Candidate Clergy Lay Total Valid Ballots Cast/Needed for 110/56 191/96 Election The Rev. Canon 9 10 Paula Clark The Rev. Dr. 48 101 Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Canon 53 80 Ruth Woodliff-Stanley

The President declared that there was no election on Ballot Number Three.

The Rev. Canon Paula Clark requested that her name be withdrawn from further consideration as Bishop Diocesan for the Diocese of Michigan.

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The President called upon the Tellers for the distribution on Ballot Number Four. Following a hymn and time of prayer, the members of convention cast their ballots. The President announced the results of Ballot Number Four as follows:

Ballot #4 Results Candidate Clergy Lay Total Valid Ballots Cast/Needed for 110/56 189/95 Election The Rev. Dr. 55 110 Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Canon 55 79 Ruth Woodliff-Stanley

The President declared that there was no election on Ballot Number 4.

The President called upon the Tellers for the distribution on Ballot Number Five. Following a hymn and time of prayer, the members of convention cast their ballots. The President announced the results of Ballot Number Five as follows:

Ballot #5 Results Candidate Clergy Lay Total Valid Ballots Cast/Needed 109/55 187/94 for Election The Rev. Dr. 64 118 Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Canon 45 69 Ruth Woodliff-Stanley

The President declared that the Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry was elected as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Michigan on Ballot Number Five.

After the singing of a hymn, the President requested that the voting members of convention not leave the floor, given all voting members must execute the canonically required Testimonial of Election.

The President stated that he was pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry had accepted election as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Michigan.

The President called on the Secretary of Convention to prepare the testimonials, and to read it to the convention as follows:

Date: June 1, 2019

We, whose names are hereunder written, fully sensible of how important it is that the Sacred Order and Office of a Bishop should not be unworthily conferred, and firmly persuaded that it is our duty to bear testimony on this solemn occasion without partiality, do, in the presence of Almighty God, testify that we know of no impediment on account of which The Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry ought not to be ordained to that Holy Office. We do, moreover, jointly and severally declare that we believe The Reverend Perry to have been duly and

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lawfully elected and to be of such sufficiency in learning, of such soundness in the Faith, and of such godly character as to be able to exercise the Office of a Bishop to the honor of God and the edifying of the Church, and to be a wholesome example to the flock of Christ.

The President recognized the Secretary for the purpose of proceeding with the circulation of the canonical Testimonial of Election to delegates and clergy eligible to vote for signature.

Following the signing of the Testimonial of Election, the President introduced convention to the Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, who enthusiastically addressed the convention by phone.

CLOSING LITURGY

The president presided at the closing liturgy.

ADJOURNMENT

After extending appreciation to staff, volunteers and committee members, the President declared the 2019 Special Convention to Elect a Bishop Diocesan adjourned, sine die.

The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin Secretary of Convention

Attest: The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. Tenth Bishop of Michigan

Journal of Proceedings as recorded by Canon J. A. Hardy

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With Our Sincerest Thanks to

The Committees Members, Tellers and Volunteers for the Special Convention to Elect a Bishop Diocesan

The Election Commission Tellers Timothy Wittlinger, Chair Zachary Baker Askari Asante Christine Gannon The Rev. Deacon Cindy Corner Chip Dischinger The Rev. Imogen Rhodenhiser Jerry L. Hardy The Rev. Joe Summers Lizzie Anderson Kostin Clement Prabakaran The Committee on Prema Prabakaran Qualifications Lisa Skriven The Rev. Lynda Carter, Chair Melvin Carpenter Madaline Booker Joseph Thompson The Rev. Mary Duerksen Luke Thompson (YAYA) Susan Smereck Musicians & Worship Leaders The Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey Jerry L. Hardy Canon Jeremy D. Tarrant

Volunteers Dawn McDuffie (Volunteer Coordinator)

Phillip Allmond Wilma McKinney Andy Anyanonu Mike Morgan Dennis Baldwin Linda O’Brien Janice Baldwin Ann Putallaz Kathleen Baltman Debi Philips Pam Beegley Bob Prout Art Cannon Dean Simmer Kathleen Chichester Beth Starring Bob Crouch Anthony Stuart Miuik Dagle Nick Tapler Pat Gates Leonard Dimsa Tim Johnson Zola M. Smith (YAYA) Aaron Hardy-Smith Sonny Thompson-Calloway Takahiko Kudo Helen Trombley John Lewis Don Wiggins

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THE SPECIAL CONVENTION TO ELECT A BISHOP DIOCESAN JUNE 1, 2019

REGISTRATION OF LAY DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL/ DIOCESAN CENTER, MICHIGAN

Adrian, Christ Church Bloomfield Hills, Delegate Joyce Holden Christ Church Cranbrook Delegate Robert Carrigan Allen Park, St. Luke’s Delegate Ronda Johnson None Delegate Mark Peters

Ann Arbor, Canterbury House, Bloomfield Township, Nativity University of Michigan Chaplaincy Delegate Beverly Bryan Delegate Matthew Walters Delegate Margaret Sands-Goldstein Delegate Diane Wittlinger Ann Arbor, Church of the Incarnation Delegate Ann Larimore Brighton, St. Paul’s Church Delegate Vonnie McLoyd Delegate Barbara Hamann Delegate Gail Ross Delegate Colleen Mercier-Smith

Ann Arbor, St. Aidan’s Brooklyn, All Saint’s Delegate Michael Earle Delegate Cole Seeler Delegate Phillip Singer Delegate Susan Smereck Chelsea, St. Barnabas’ Delegate Kathryn O’Connell Ann Arbor, St. Andrew’s Delegate Marion VanLoo Delegate Katherine Beck-Ei Delegate Mary Vigilanti Delegate Lucy Richert Delegate Margaret Wessel Walker Clarkston, Church of the Resurrection None Ann Arbor, St. Clare of Assisi Delegate Christine Cook Clinton, St. John’s Delegate Matthew Evett Delegate Kristen Maylone Delegate Sarah Noda Delegate Kathy Stevens

Belleville, Trinity Church Dearborn, Christ Church Delegate David Anderson Delegate Kevin Green Delegate Carrie DeJonghe Delegate Dennis Kirchoff Delegate Martha Hanoian Alternate Carolyn Blackmore

Birmingham, St. James Detroit, All Saint’s Church Delegate Mark Gable Delegate Louis Clark Delegate Pamela Landgraf Delegate Herbert Hill Delegate Elaine Linstedt Delegate Juanita Woods

263 Detroit, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Canterbury at MSU Delegate Elaine Belz Delegate Oceana Bailey Delegate Caleb Dagle Delegate Josephine Hartwell Delegate George Swan III Delegate Michael Swift

Detroit, Christ Church Ecorse, Church of the Resurrection Delegate Jocelyn Burrell None Delegate Josephine Powell Delegate Jim Treece Farmington Hills, Trinity Church Delegate Mary Drouillard Detroit, Church of the Messiah Delegate Joyce Munro Delegate Wallace Gilbert Delegate Dirk Zuschlag Delegate Tamika Hamilton Ferndale, St. Luke’s Detroit, Grace Church Delegate Michael Haberlein Delegate Madeline Booker Delegate Karen Hoth Delegate Airlene Gross Delegate Curtis Norrod Delegate Janet Hollis Grosse Ile, St. James Detroit, Spirit of Hope Delegate Erica Benson Delegate Brittany England Delegate Gwenth Dugliss Delegate Wendy Kiblawi Detroit, St. Cyprian’s Delegate Carl Hardin Grosse Pointe, Christ Church Delegate Rebecca Morris Delegate Michael Bamford Delegate Colleen Fitzgerald Detroit, St. John’s Delegate Gustav Svensson Delegate Bruce Burton Delegate Harriett Mottley Grosse Pointe Woods, St. Michael’s Delegate David Schafer Delegate Kathie Groschner Delegate Cheryl MacDonald Detroit, St. Matthew’s / St. Joseph’s Delegate Dale Scrace Delegate Ronald Charles Delegate Gary Hodge Hamburg, St. Stephen’s Delegate Robert Hohman Detroit, St. Peter’s Delegate Pat Kneeland Delegate Karen Kerrigan Delegate Doug McIntyre Delegate Ben King Delegate Richard Levey Hillsdale, St. Peter’s Delegate Gene Wilson DeWitt, Christ United Delegate Sabrina Wilson Delegate Rebecca Williamson Howell, St. John’s Dexter, St. James Delegate Allison Gilbert Delegate Grace Brand Delegate Shannon Minzey Delegate Jerald Brand Delegate John Oberg Inkster, St. Clement’s Delegate Amber Barnes East Lansing, All Saints Delegate Steven Chisholm Delegate Shannon Fineout Delegate Linda Cross Delegate Joseph McKee Delegate Terri Poxon-Pearson

264 Jackson, St. Paul’s Mt. Clemens, Grace Delegate Michelle Gibson Delegate Patricia Germain Delegate Eric Magnusson Delegate Shirley Lappi Delegate Valerie Rowley Delegate Pamela Sherry

Lake Orion, St. Mary’s-In-The-Hills Novi, Church of the Holy Cross Delegate Bree Schultz-Cooper Delegate Bruce Hinkle Delegate Peter Trumbore Delegate Gwen Paradowski Delegate Edie Wakevainen Delegate Michael Stutso

Lansing, St. Michael’s Onsted, St. Michael’s & All Angels Delegate Tim Carr Delegate Elizabeth Brooks Delegate Tony Cline Delegate Archie Handy Delegate Rebecca Maricle Delegate Suzanne Richardson

Lansing, St. Paul’s Pleasant Lake, Delegate Jennifer Humphries Christ Episcopal Church Delegate Laura Julier Delegate Don Roberts Deleagate Amanda Ross Delegate Lynette Roberts Delegate Ruthann Thulin Lincoln Park, St. Michael’s & All Angels Plymouth, St. John’s Delegate Scott Bennett Delegate Sherry Bass Delegate Sandy Garbovan Delegate April Cooke Delegate Rich Kittle Pontiac, All Saints’ Livonia, St. Andrew’s Delegate Elizabeth Berg Delegate Tim Dewalt Delegate Andrea Enright Delegate Cindy Hinckley Delegate J. Dyann Hayes Delegate Joan Reyes Redford, St. Elizabeth’s Madison Heights, St. Patrick’s Delegate Tom Ferguson Delegate Deborah Carbon Delegate Inge Krato Rochester, St. Phillip’s Delegate Irene Milam Delegate Jean Behl Delegate Jonathan Lindley Mason, St. Augustine of Canterbury Delegate Alan Youngman Delegate Kelly Pell Delegate Alice Wheeler Romeo, St. Paul’s Delegate Jim Daly Michigan Center, St. Aidan’s Delegate Nancy Hutchinson Delegate Cathy Bliss Delegate Richard Hutchinson Delegate Sandra Hite Delegate Deborah McSweeney Royal Oak, St. John’s Delegate Bruce Donigan Milford, St. George’s Delegate Cindy Fellner Delegate Janine Cole Delegate Kevin McLogan Delegate Lynn Surmann Delegate David Volker Saline, Holy Faith Delegate Clarke Flewelling Monroe, Trinity Delegate Molly Hilton Delegate Jay Armstrong Delegate Daniel McGraw Delegate Ian Ednie Delegate Debra Wood

265 Shelby Township, St. Luke’s Waterford, St. Andrew’s Delegate Jeffery Hart Delegate LouAnn Leonard Delegate David Sisson Delegate Pamela Morrison Delegate Jessica Seaton Southfield, Church of the Redeemer Delegate Anna Marie Ferguson West Bloomfield, Spirit of Grace Delegate Jay Baldwin Southfield, St. David’s Delegate Carol Latimer Delegate Susan Brooks Delegate Janet Timmons Delegate Anne LaSovage Delegate Maureen Mahar Westland, St. John’s Delegate Jim Godbout Southgate, Grace Church Delegate Sandra Godbout Delegate Pamela Bradford Delegate Geoffrey Smereck Delegate Luanne Brewer Delegate Cortney Richert Williamston, St. Katherine’s Delegate Jerry Dahlberg St. Claire Shores, Trinity Delegate Joann Marshall Delegate Sheree Fensterer Delegate Vince Runde Wyandotte, St. Stephen’s Delegate Thomas Scott Delegate Mary Maclean Delegate Sarah Soyk Taylor, Christ the King Delegate David Austin Ypsilanti, St. Luke’s Delegate Frank Carson Delegate Eric Braun Delegate Jacqueline Carson Delegate Martha Kern-Boprie Delegate Cathy Lewis Trenton, St. Thomas Delegate Laura Krupa Delegate Janet Pounds

Delegate Nancy Sutherland

Troy, St. Stephen’s Delegate Scott Armstrong Delegate Joan Morgan Delegate Patrick Wojas

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RECORD OF CLERGY REGISTRATION CATHEDRAL OF ST. PAUL/ DIOCESAN CENTER, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Alltop, Robert Groschner, Peter Pashturro, James Anslow Williams, Susan Guffey, Emily Williams Peck, Maryjane Bancroft, Stephen Haas, Margaret Pilarski, Terri Baxter, Rae Lee Hamlin, W. Richard Randolph, Barry Benes, Sandra Harmon, Judith Rasnick, Ken Berg, James Hastings, Mark Rhodenhiser, Imogen Bingham, Beth Hesse, Vicki Ritter, Jenny Bock, Susan Hickman, Clare Roberts, William Boulter, Richard Hoover, Josh Sams, Jonathan Bowen, Kristin Howcott, Jeffernell Schellhammer, Judith Brewster, Helen Hurlbert, Sarah Seger, Nikki Brogan, Betty Hunter, S. Scott Shaefer, Susie Brook, Robert Huttar Bailey, Julia Shafer, Gail Brownridge, Walter* Johnson, Carolyn Shafer, Linda Buchin, Daniel Johnson, Christopher Shaffer, Brian Byrd, Ronald Johnson, Deon Shukair, Halim Campbell, Bruce Johnson, Thalia Spann, Ronald Carlson, Katherine Kelly, Steven Spannaus, Timothy Carter, Lynda Kennedy Slater, JoAnn Stech, William Carter, Susan Klein, Peter Steinberger-Domienik, Steven Castelli, Paul Krell, Thomas Strang, Ruth Clifton, Ellis Lawson, Daniel Stroud, Marlyn Cook, Winifred LeClair, Paul Summers, Joseph Corner, Cynthia Ledford, Marcia Taylor, Beth Danaher, William Lewis, Karen Twiss, Ian Reed Davinich, George Lukens, Matthew Van Culin, Andrew Dempz, Julia Lutas, Donald M. Vandercook, Ross Dennison, Bryant Mader, Carol Vandercook, Susan Dersnah, Donald MacDonald, Linda Wakeen, Teresa Dieter, David Mackenzie, Keith Walworth, Diana Dinwiddie, Philip Martin, Andrea* Watton, Sharon Dunbar, Veronica Matthews, Joyce Webber, Ann Estes, Anthony McNiel, Donna Williams, Eric Ferguson, Linda McWhorter, Shirley Williamson, Terry* Forest, Elizabeth Miller, Paula Wollard, Robert Garman, Cynthia Morgan, Diane Yaw, Chris Gibbs, Wendell Morrison, Glenn Yudasz, Mitchell Gibson, Alan Morrow, Andrea Zull, Aaron Glennie, Jannel Northcraft, Linda *Not eligible to vote

**Excused Clergy**

Bedford, Michael Pennington, Jasper Humphrey, Christine Swinehart, Charles Lohmann, John Weinreich, Gabriel Maxwell, James Witke, Charles Morse, Alice

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