MINUTES
of the
PROCEEDINGS
of the
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THIRD COUNCIL
of the
Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
of the
Reformed Episcopal Church
held at
ST. MARK’S REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rydal, PA
November 7 and 8, 2013 ______
Published by order of the Council NOTICE
The One Hundred Thirty-fourth Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic will be held (D.V.) on the first Thursday and Friday, November 6 and 7, 2014.
Internal Revenue Service Number (EIN) for the Reformed Episcopal Church is: 23-6424640
Group Exemption Number (GEN) for the Reformed Episcopal Church is: 1663 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Notice of One Hundred Thirty-fourth Council...... 1 Internal Revenue Service Number...... 2 Order of Business...... 5 Rules of Order...... 7 Officers of the Diocese...... 8 Standing Committees--Non-elective...... 9 Official Auditor...... 10 Special Committees...... 10 First Day, Morning Session...... 13 Offering Designations...... 13, 51 Report of the Committee on Credentials...... 13 Roll Call...... 14 Members of the Council by Virtue of Positions on Committees or Boards of the Diocese...... 14 Clergy...... 15, Appendix 1 Lay Delegates and Alternates...... 15 Report of the Committee on Program...... 28 Report of the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks...... 18 Report of the Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin ...... 24 Report of the Rt. Most Leonard W. Riches...... 27 Report of the Rt. Rev. Daniel G. Cox...... 28 Report of the Standing Committee...... 29 Report of the Secretary of the Trustees of the Diocese...... 33 Report of the Treasurer of the Trustees of the Diocese...... 36 Report of the Provost of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary...... 43 Report of the Treasurer of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary...... 41 Report of the Dean of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary...... 47 Report of the Committee on Nominations...... 49 Report of the Committee on Constitution and Canons...... 50 Report of the Board of Examining Chaplains...... 52 Report of the Committee on Memorials...... 51 Report of the Committee on Christian Education...... 53 Report of the Committee on Young People's Work...... 54 Report of the Committee on Evangelism, Church Growth, and Development...... 55 Second Day, Morning Session...... 51 Report of the Committee on the State of the Diocese...... 58 Report of the Looney-Hoffman Fund...... 64 Report of the Bassinger Home Fund Committee...... 66 Report of the Committee on Public Relations...... 67 Report of the Official Auditor ……………………………………………………...... Appendix 13 Report of the Special Committee on Spiritual Growth & Nurture...... 68 Report of the Special Committee on Ministers' Salaries...... 69 Report of the Special Committee on the History of the Diocese...... 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
Page Report of the Special Committee on Ministry to Men...... 70 New Business...... 77 Report of the Special Committee on Short-term Missions...... 76 Report of the Special Committee on Foreign Missions...... 71 Report of the Special Committee on Women’s Ministry...... 77 Report on Assistance for Parish Youth Ministry...... 77 Old Business...... 78 New Business...... 78 Adjournment of the Council...... 78 Directory of Clergy Bishop Ordinary…………………………….….. …………………………………… Appendix 1 Missionary Bishop of the Diocese of US Territories & Protectorates………………...Appendix 1 Bishop Suffragan …………………………………………………………………….. Appendix 1 Assistant Bishop (retired)……………………………………………………………. Appendix 1 Other Presbyters…………………………………………………………………… ... Appendix 1 Deacons………………………………………………………………………………. Appendix 7 Deaconesses…………………………………………………………………………. Appendix 8 Clergy Not in Good Standing……………………………………………………..…. Appendix 8 Retired Clergy…………………………………………………………………………Appendix 8 Directory of Postulants………………..……………………………………………. .. Appendix 9 Directory of Parishes………………………………………………………………. ...Appendix 10 Addendum…………………………………………………………………………….Appendix 12 Auditor’s Report……………………………………………………………………... Appendix 13 ORDER OF BUSINESS
I. Organization 1. Report of the Committee on Credentials 2. Report of the Committee on Program and Resolutions
II. Items Requiring Action from the Reports of Officers and Elective Boards and Committees 1. The Bishops 2. Standing Committee 3. Secretary of the Trustees of the Diocese 4. Treasurer of the Trustees of the Diocese 5. Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic)
III. Election of Officers and Standing Committees 1. Report of the Committee on Nominations 2. Election
IV. Items Requiring Action from the Reports of Committees--Non-elective 1. Committee on Constitution and Canons 2. Board of Examining Chaplains 3. Committee on Memorials 4. Committee on Christian Education 5. Committee on Young People's Work 6. Committee on Evangelism, Church Growth and Development 7. Committee on the State of the Diocese 8. Secretary/Treasurer of the Looney-Hoffman Fund 9. Committee on Bassinger Home Fund 10. Committee on Public Relations 11. Official Auditor 12. Special Committees appointed by the President (The President may determine when such reports be made if necessary for conducting the Council's business.) Mustard Seed Farm Committee B. Spiritual Growth and Nurture C. Ministers' Salaries D. A History of the Diocese E. Ministry to Men F. Foreign Missions Banquet G. Short-term Missions H. Women’s Ministries I. Ministry Wives J. Youth Advisory Committee
V. Appointment of Committees--Non-elective
VI. New Business
Unfinished Business, New Business, and matters of importance may be presented, at the discretion of the Chair, one-half hour following the convening of the business session on Friday morning. RULES OF ORDER FOR GENERAL COUNCILS AND DIOCESAN SYNODS OF THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The business of every meeting shall be introduced with prayer. The Minutes of the sessions of the preceding day shall be read every morning at the opening of business unless the house shall otherwise determine. The President shall appoint the several committees, unless the canons of the church shall otherwise specify. When the President takes the chair, no member of the house shall continue standing, or shall afterward stand up, except to address the Chair. No member shall absent himself from the sessions of the house unless he have leave, or be unable to attend. When any member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the house, he shall with due respect address himself to the President, confining himself strictly to the point in debate. No member shall speak more than twice in the same debate without specific leave, by vote of the house. A question being once determined shall stand as the judgment of the house, and shall not again be drawn into debate during the same session, unless with the consent of two-thirds of the house. While the President is putting any question, the members shall continue in their seats, and shall not hold any private discourse. No motion shall be considered as before the house unless it be seconded. Reports made by the various Boards and Committees to any Council (or Synod) of the church are officially received upon presentation to the house, and are the subject of its action only insofar as they embody recommendations which require specific authorization or approval under the canons of this church. When any question is before the house, it shall be decided upon before any new subject is introduced, except for the question of adjournment. All questions of order shall be decided in the first instance by the Chair, without debate. An appeal, however, may be made from the decision of the Chair by any member of the house; said appeal requiring a two-thirds majority vote to be sustained. The question on motion of adjournment shall be taken before any other, and without debate. When the house is about to rise, every member shall keep his seat, until the President shall leave the Chair. A call to prayer shall always be in order, when made by a member entitled to the floor; and in such case the Chair shall designate the person(s) whom he desires to lead in that service. These Rules of Order shall remain in force until altered or suspended by the Council, two-thirds of the members present voting for such alteration or suspension.
(Adapted from the Journal of the Twenty-sixth General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church and adopted by the General Committee of the General Council, April 18, 1998) OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE 2013-2014
PRESIDENT
The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, MA, STM, PhD Candidate Bishop Ordinary 117 Redford Road Oreland, PA 19075
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin, M. Div. 38 Larkspur Drive Marlton, NJ 08053
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade 470 N. Central Street East Bridgewater, MA 02333
SECRETARY
Mrs. Bonnie C. Abboud 116 Marple Road Haverford, PA 19041
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Mrs. Tonya M. Forsberg 206 Glen Gary Drive Havertown, PA 19083
TREASURER
Mr. Gordon Tiner 47 Fairmount Avenue Bridgewater, NJ 08807 STANDING COMMITTEES – NON-ELECTIVE Diocesan Year – November 7, 2013-November 6, 2014 [*First Person Named is Chairman]
BASSINGER HOME FUND *Mr. Gordon Tiner Mrs. Elaine Kester The Rev. Ronald D. Bretherick Mr. Charles Mundroff The Rev. Eugene Phipps
BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS *The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan W. Riches The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Adjunct Members The Rev. Cedric R. Benner The Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick The Very Rev. John R. Smith
CONSTITUTION AND CANONS *The Rev. Jack Clark Frederick K. Ganjon, Esq. Richard W. Stevens, Esq. Adjunct Member John Hendershot, Esq.
CREDENTIALS *The Very Rev. William Jenkins, Sr. The Rev. Justin M. Forsberg Mrs. Kimberley Jenkins
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION *The Very Rev. Eduardo Andrade Mrs. Ruth Creswell The Rev. Paul Luth Mrs. Jaime Mosher Mrs. Barbara J. Riches Adjunct Members The Rev. Michael J. Carr The Rev. Robert Lyon
EVANGELISM, CHURCH GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT *The Rev. Cedric R. Benner Mr. George Lutz The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington Mr. Ronald E. Riches The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks – ex officio Mr. Gordon Tiner - ex officio The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle MEMORIALS *The Rev. William G. Garrison Mr. William T. Vowles Mrs. Ebony Holloway NOMINATIONS *The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn Mr. Timothy Craig The Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Megan Bohlen The Very Rev. William Jenkins, Sr. Mrs. Christine Specht The Rev. Jason A. Holloway
OFFICIAL AUDITOR The Very Rev. Jason R. Grote
PROGRAM & RESOLUTIONS *The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen The Rev. Jason S. Patterson Adjunct Members Mrs. Bonnie C. Abboud Mrs. Susan France
PUBLIC RELATIONS *Mr. Gregory R. Wright Mr. Evan Hughes The Rev. Robert Pardon Mr. Lawrence Spears
STATE OF THE DIOCESE *Mr. Ronald E. Riches The Rev. John C. Medvick Mr. John Jenkins
YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK *Mr. William A. Jenkins, Jr. Mr. Steven K. Hoopes The Rev. Chiron P. Thompson Mr. Arthur Jenssen Mrs. Melissa Craig Mrs. Rebecca Jenkins Mr. John Dykes Mr. Michael Laur Mrs. Emily Harmer Miss Ellen Williams Adjunct Members The Rev. Jason A. Holloway Mr. John Jenkins Mrs. Jaime Mosher Miss Kara Thompson SPECIAL COMMITEES
FOREIGN MISSIONS *The Rev. Paul S. Howden Mrs. Maria Czajkowski The Rev. Roger W. Converse Mrs. Nancy J. Fleischer The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington Mrs. Susan Higham The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen Mrs. Beth Howden The Rev. Frank M. Spadafora Mrs. Diana J. Lopez The Rev. Chiron P. Thompson Mr. Gregory R. Wright HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE *The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches The Rev. Dr. Dale Crouthamel The Rev. M. Russell Buchanan Mr. David A. France
MINISTRY TO MEN * The Rev. Mark A. Specht Mr. Scott Applebaum The Very Rev. Eduardo Andrade Mr. Gerald Higham The Rev. M. Russell Buchanan Mr. Rupert Jeremy
The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum Mr. Farrell Lawrence The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins Mr. Wayne Patterson The Rev. Roderick S. Lee Mr. Jack Ross The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller The Rev. John Milligan
MINISTERS’ SALARIES *Mr. Gordon Tiner Mr. William Kozma The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington Mr. Brian K. Davis, Sr. The Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Headman
SHORT-TERM MISSIONS *The Rev. Roger W. Converse Dr. Scott Kester The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum Mr. Nelson Smith The Rev. Paul S. Howden Mrs. Kathy Muller Mr. Scott Pineau
SPIRITUAL GROWTH & NURTURE *The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Mrs. Kimberley Jenkins The Rev. Mark Specht Mrs. Bobbi Jorgensen The Very Rev. William A. Jenkins, Sr. Mrs. Virginia McLynn The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen Mrs. Lori Miller The Most Rev. Leonard W. Riches Mrs. Barbara J. Riches
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES * Mrs. Dawn Mitchell Mrs. Alice Lepson Mrs. Sarah Benner Mrs. Virginia McLynn Mrs. Jill Crum Mrs. Lori Miller Mrs. Jan Gillin Mrs. Elisabeth Riches Mrs. Shelia Hawkins Mrs. Christine Specht Mrs. Lisa Hicks Mrs. Joy Thompson Mrs. Kimberley Jenkins Mrs. Diane Wright ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ASSISTANCE FOR PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY (Bishop’s Youth Advisory Group) The Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick Mr. William A. Jenkins, Jr. The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn Mr. Steven Hoopes The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Mr. Arthur Jenssen The Rev. Jason S. Patterson Mr. Shawn Riley
MINISTRY WIVES Mrs. Lisa A. Hicks Mrs. M. Edith Wegner
DEANS OF CONVOCATIONS
The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade – New England The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins – Pennsylvania The Very Rev. William A. Jenkins, Sr. – Maryland & Delaware The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller – New Jersey The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle – New York The Very Rev. John R. Smith – Central & Eastern Canada
BISHOP’S BOOK OF APPRECIATION
The Bishop’s Book of Appreciation includes the names of laypeople, nominated by their rectors, who are recognized for at least twenty years of distinguished service and support for the Reformed Episcopal Church. The following names have been added between November 2012 and November 3, 2013.
Christopher Komline – Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge. Ronald E. Riches – Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge. Brian K. Davis, Sr. – Church of the Atonement, Philadelphia. Dorothy Hankins – Church of the Atonement, Philadelphia. Tom Caldwell – St. Mark’s, Rydal. Nina Cecilia Griffith – Bishop Cummins, Catonsville. Gary Charles Gray – Bishop Cummins, Catonsville. Robert Laur – St. Stephen’s, Eldersburg. Mary Laur – St. Stephen’s, Eldersburg. Mary Truesdell – First Church, New York. James Kester -- Grace Church, Scranton. Shirley Ishbaugh – Grace Church, Havre de Grace. Edward Meharg – Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge. Thomas J. Davison – Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge. MINUTES
November 7, 2013 MORNING SESSION
The One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church convened on Thursday, November 7, 2013, after lunch and registration at the Radisson Hotel in Trevose, PA. The service of Holy Communion at St. Mark’s REC was presided over by the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks. The homily was delivered by the Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick.
Upon preliminary proceedings to organize the Council, the assistant secretary confirmed a sufficient number present (72) to constitute a quorum, the roll having been taken as the Clergy, Delegates, and Alternates arrived. The morning offering in the amount of $804.00 was designated for the Board of Foreign Missions.
Bishop Hicks declared the Council in session at 2:45 p.m. The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin led in prayer.
Before the Very Rev. William A. Jenkins, Sr. could present the Report on Credentials the 12 churches who timely submitted their credentials needed to vote to allow the churches who did not submit their credentials in a timely manner to have full voting rights at this Council. Bishop Gillin moved. The Very Rev. Jenkins seconded. The motion carried. The seated delegates voted to allow the delinquent churches to be seated. The Very Rev. Jenkins presented the Report on Credentials it was received, seconded and passed.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Octave of All Saints November 7, 2013 To the 133rd Council of the Diocese of the North East and Mid- Atlantic Dear Fathers and Brethren,
The Committee on Credentials is charged with the Validation of Lay Delegate Certificates for the annual Diocesan Council under our Constitutions & Canons, Title II, Canon IV, Section I. Out of the 27 Parishes, Missions and Extension Works of the Diocese, only 12 reported in a timely manner. Thank you to all who complied with the requested deadline. Thankfully, of the 12, none had any errors which could not be remedied. The Committee received timely reports from the following Parishes and Missions: Bishop Cummins Memorial St Luke’s Bishop Hoffman, PA Covenant Chapel St. Matthew’s Emmanuel, Somerville St. Mary’s Faith Church St. Paul’s Good Shepherd, MA St. Stephen’s Grace, Collingdale St. Timothy’s Church of the Atonement Grace, Havre de Grace The Committee received no certificates before the deadline from the following Parishes or Missions: St Peter’s Anglican Church St. Luke’s, New Providence First REC Church of the Messiah Jesus The Good Shepherd, NY St. Michael’s Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo Church Emmanuel, Pipersville St. John’s By The Sea Grace, Scranton St George’s St. Mark’s Church of our Redeemer
The committee makes the following recommendation: That all Parishes and Missions who have submitted their Delegate forms to the Committee in accordance with the Constitutions and Canons of this Church be duly seated as voting members of this Council.
Respectfully submitted, The Very Reverend William A. Jenkins, Sr. Chairman, Credentials Committee
ROLL CALL (*indicates attendance at one or more sessions)
OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE * The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks *Mrs. Bonnie C. Abboud * The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin *Mrs. Tonya M. Forsberg *The Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud *The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL BY VIRTUE OF POSITIONS ON COMMITEES AND BOARDS OF THE DIOCESE
Rev. Canon Daryl Fenton *Mr. George Lutz Mr. David A. France Mr. Edward Meharg Frederick Ganjon. Esq. Mr. Jack Pineau Mrs. Barbara Hamarich *Mrs. Beverly Reese *John Hendershot, Esq. *The Most Rev. Leonard W. Riches *Mr. Arthur Jenssen *Mr. Ronald E. Riches Mrs. C. Joyce Keller *Mr. Jack Ross *Mr. Christopher Komline Richard W. Stevens, Esq. *Mr. William Kozma Dr. Guy F. Webster Mrs. Diana J. Lopez *Mr. Gregory R. Wright
CLERGY (Refer to Directory of Clergy in APPENDIX)
LAY DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES DELEGATES ALTERNATES
BALTIMORE, MD Faith Church - The Very Rev. William A. Jenkins, Sr., Rector Mr. Ken Lipka *Mrs. Kim Jenkins Mrs. Pam Lipka Ms. Emily Merbee
BASKING RIDGE, NJ Covenant Chapel - The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Rector *Mr. Christopher Komline Mr. Juan Almodovar *Mrs. Cheryl Komline Mrs. Sharon Ayres
BROOKLYN, NY Jesus the Good Shepherd - The Rev. Eugene Phipps, Rector No Credentials Submitted BRONX, NY St. Mary’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle, Rector Ms. Helin Scott Mr. Lauchland Jones Mr. Rupert Jeremy Ms. Velma Woodly
CATONSVILLE, MD Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum, Rector *Mr. William Dunn Mr. Charles Mundroff *Mrs. Sandy Dunn Mrs. Cheryl Mundroff *Mrs. Bobbie Lepson Mr. Steven Edwards *Mr. Ronald Lepson Mrs. Denise Edwards
COLLINGDALE, PA - MISSION Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, The Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick, Vicar Mrs. Leah Chilele *Mrs. Patricia Newton
ELDERSBURG, MD St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen, Rector *Mr. Josh Devers Mr. William Moores *Mrs. Kimberly Devers Mrs. Betty Moores *Mr. Mark Hammett Mr. Jeff Chavis *Mrs. Carolyn Hammett Mrs. Rosiland Chavis
ELKTON, MD - MISSION Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, The Rev. Jack W. Clark, Vicar Ms. Rita White Mr. Bill Manlove
HARRISBURG, PA - MISSION St. Michael’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Donald L. March, Rector *Mr. Jeffrey Gribb
HAVERTOWN, PA St. Matthew’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, Rector *Mrs. Susan Parrott Mr. Joel Abboud *Mr. Gregory Wright Mr. Farrell Lawrence
HAVRE-DE-GRACE, MD Grace Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Mark A. Specht, Rector Mr. George Lutz Mr. Clay Stubbs Mr. Frank Molali Mrs. Christine Specht
JERSEY CITY, NJ Church of Our Redeemer Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. John Milligan, Rector *Mr. George Cooper Mrs. Joyce Vaughn *Mr. William Greshan Mr. Elijah Barnes
MT. LAUREL, NJ - MISSION St. Timothy’s Reformed Episcopal Church, No Rector Mr. John Ross Mr. Bill Grospeter
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ St. Luke’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Dr. Dale Crouthamel, Interim *Mr. Alan Wright Mr. Alan Kohler *Mrs. Diane Wright Mrs. Gayle Kohler
NEW YORK, NY First Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington, Rector No Credentials Submitted
NEWARK, NJ All Saints Anglican Church - The Rev. Dr. Paul Ekezie, Rector No Credentials Submitted
ONTARIO, CANADA St. George’s Reformed Episcopal Church – The Rev. Dr. John Ferns, Rector No Credentials Submitted ORELAND, PA St. Paul’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. John C. Medvick, Rector *Mr. Randy Young *Mrs. Doris Schmauck
PHILADELPHIA, PA Church of the Atonement - MISSION - The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins, Vicar *Mrs. Shelia Hawkins Ms. Dorothy Hankins
Church of the Messiah - The Rev. Chiron P. Thompson, Rector No Credentials Submitted
St. Luke’s Bishop Hoffman Memorial Church - MISSION *Mr. Ronal Reese *Mrs. Beverly Reese
PIPERSVILLE, PA Emmanuel Church of Four Brooks - The Rev. William G. Garrison, Jr., Rector *Mr. David France *Mrs. Barbara Riches *Mrs. Susan France Mrs. Sandy Garrison
RYDAL, PA St. Mark’s Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Jason S. Patterson, Rector *Ms. Diane McTigue Mr. Matt Mitchell *Mr. Chris Morris Mrs. Dawn Mitchell
SCRANTON, PA Grace Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Paul S. Howden, Rector Mr. Fred Schultz *Mr. David Mosher Mrs. Darlene Schultz *Mrs. Jaime Mosher
SOMERVILLE, NJ Emmanuel Reformed Episcopal Church - The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn, Rector *Mr. Gordon Tiner Mrs. Ginger McLynn *Mr. Arthur Jenssen Mrs. Susan Tiner
VENTNOR, NJ Church of St. John’s by-the-Sea - The Rev. Ronald D. Bretherick, Rector Mrs. Sue Bretherick Mr. William McQuade Mr. Jonathan Egrie Mrs. Michelle McQuade
WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA Church of the Good Shepherd - The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade, Rector Mrs. Judy Pardon *Mrs. Linda Schmuck Mr. Kent Eckhart *Mr. Brian Connelly Due to the low attendance of this Council Bishop Hicks explained that attendance at Council is vital to the running of the church and implored rectors to investigate why so many churches did not show. He also is refraining from announcing the 134th Council location until he can brainstorm new ideas to get attendance up.
Bishop Hicks relinquished the Chair to Bishop Gillin in order to present his report.
Bishop Hicks highlighted how so many churches helped St. John’s by-the-Sea after Hurricane Sandy and asked those involved in the cleanup to stand up and be recognized. He also mentioned the need to reach our Diocesan youth, the accreditation of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and its purchasing of the adjacent building, and the 2014 General Council at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA. Bishop Hicks closed with recommending today’s offering to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund. The Very Rev. Greg Miller gave a brief description of his work as the ARDF’s point man for Hurricane Sandy.
Bishop Hicks then announced that Bishop Gillin will take the majority of his parochial visits in 2014. This will allow parishes to get to know Bishop Gillin and it releases Bishop Hicks for other endeavors.
Finally Bishop Hicks gave in informal Exhortation hitting briefly on the points listed below: 1) The Youth Advisory Committee and the disappearance of teens and college kids from our parishes. 2) Becoming a Family to those outside the Church and how St. George’s has an excellent outreach program. 3) The Organization and Goals of the Church - What do we want to look like, What is the Direction of the Diocese and the Seminary, Do we want the same thing Sunday after Sunday, What do we want to look like in five years? 4) Connections with Others outside our local parishes. For example GAFCON, we should think globally not just local and also interact with our sister churches in the NEMA.
The Rev. Dr. Riches moved the report be received and adopting the recommendations therein. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chris Morris. The motion carried.
REPORT OF BISHOP DAVID L. HICKS
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The following report is submitted as a summary of my principal activities as Bishop Ordinary, October 2012 through September 2013.
I. Regular Episcopal Visits (27 Confirmations, 2 Baptisms)
Trinity XVIII, October 7, 2012 – Good Shepherd, Brockton. 1 confirmation. Trinity XIX, October 14, 2012 – Emmanuel, Pipersville. No confirmations. Trinity XX, October 21, 2012 – Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge. 4 confirmations. Trinity XXI, October 28, 2012 – St. Luke’s, New Providence. No confirmations. Trinity XXIII, November 11, 2012 – Messiah, Philadelphia. No confirmations. Trinity XXIV, November 18, 2012 – Redeemer, Jersey City. No confirmations. Advent I, December 2, 2012 – Faith, Baltimore. No confirmations. Epiphany, January 6, 2013 – Grace, Collingdale. 4 confirmations. Lent III, March 3, 2013 – Igbo Anglican Church, Bronx. 1 Baptism. Lent IV, March 10, 2013 - St. Luke’s & Bishop Hoffman, Philadelphia. No confirmations. Annual meeting. Easter III, April 21, 2013 – St. Mark’s, Rydal. 1 confirmation. Easter V, May 5, 2013 – St. Mary’s Church, Bronx. 6 confirmations. Whitsunday, May 19, 2013 – Bishop Cummins Church, Catonsville. No confirmations. Trinity I, June 2, 2013 – St. Paul’s Church, Oreland. No confirmations. Trinity II, June 9, 2013 – First Church, New York. 1 confirmation. Trinity VI, July 7, 2013 – Holy Trinity Church, Bronx. 1 confirmation. Trinity VII, July 21, 2013 – Grace Church, Scranton. 1 confirmation. Trinity X, August 4, 2013 – Grace Church, Havre de Grace. 2 confirmations. Trinity XV, September 8, 2013 – Grace Church, Collingdale. 3 confirmations, 1 baptism. Trinity XVII, September 22, 2013 – St. George’s, Hamilton. 3 confirmations. Trinity XVIII, September 29, 2013 – St. Michael’s, Enola. No confirmations.
II. Other Activities A. Atonement Church Men’s Ministry: I spoke on Saturday, November 17, 2012. B. Kuehner Seminar: Thursday, December 13, 2012, St. Paul’s, Oreland under the sponsorship of Reformed Episcopal Seminary. C. Clergy Retreat: January 24-26, 2013, Eden Resort Inn, Lancaster, PA. D. Diocesan Leadership Meeting – March 8, 2013 at RE Seminary. E. St. Mark’s, Rydal – March 30-31, 2013, Celebrant at Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday service. Delivered the sermon on Easter Sunday. F. Funeral Service for Jean Booth – Saturday, April 6, 2013. A memorial service for Mrs. Jean Booth, wife of the Rt. Rev. Robert Booth, was held at St. Mark’s Church, Rydal. Many people from our Diocese, as well as many members of other churches, attended the service, honoring her life and memory and showing love and support for Bishop Booth. G. Women’s Day: On Friday, May 3, 2013 I attended the annual REC Women’s Day conference, held at St. Mark’s Church, Rydal, PA. H. ACNA Women Clergy Conference: On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, I spoke at the ACNA Women Clergy Conference, regarding the work of the ACNA Holy Orders Task Force, of which I am the chair. The conference was held at All Saints Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. I. Fellowship of Concerned Churchmen: On Saturday, May 25, 2013, I spoke at the conference of the Fellowship of Concerned Churchmen (FCC), held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, regarding the work of the ACNA Holy Orders Task Force. The FCC is an organization for traditional Anglicans. J. Reformed Episcopal Seminary Commencement: Saturday, June 1, 2013. K. Diocesan Leadership Meeting: Friday, August 2, 2013 at Reformed Episcopal Seminary. L. Memorial Service for Mrs. Eleanor Jerdan: I attended the memorial service for Eleanor Jerdan, widow of the late Bishop William H. S. Jerdan and mother of the Rev. Canon William Jerdan. The service was held on Friday, September 13, at the James Campbell Funeral Home, Philadelphia. M. Funeral for Lynn Didden: On Friday, August 9, 2013, I assisted the Rev. John Medvick with the funeral service for Mrs. Lynn Didden, a member of St. Paul’s, Oreland. The service was held at St. Paul’s Church and in interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Upper Dublin, PA.
III. Special Services and Events A. Clean-up Day at St. John’s by the Sea, Ventnor. On Saturday, November 18, 2012, workers from several parishes in the Diocese assisted St. John’s Church with clean-up activities in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy. I arrived after lunch and assisted in the afternoon. B. Diocese of Mid-America Synod: I was invited by the Rt. Rev. Royal Grote to attend the annual Synod of the Diocese of Mid-America, February 21-22, 2013 and to deliver the sermon for the opening service of Holy Communion. C. Diocesan Youth Seminar. On Saturday, May 4, 2013, I participated in a youth seminar, sponsored by the Bishop’s Youth Advisory Group. The seminar featured two guest speakers, the Rev. John Boonzaaijer (Rector, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Dallas, TX) and the Rev. Dr. Brian Crosby (Presbyterian minister and author). The speakers focused upon the importance of “substance” in youth ministry and how the Anglican way, which focuses upon the framework provided by the Book of Common Prayer, addresses the spiritual needs of today’s youth. D. Commencement Speaker for Cummins Theological Seminary. On Saturday, May 11, 2013, I delivered the commencement address at the graduation service for Cummins Theological Seminary, Summerville, South Carolina. E. Jenkins-Gillespie Wedding: On Saturday, August 10, 2013, I conducted the wedding ceremony for Allison Gillespie and William “Billy” Jenkins. The service was held at Faith Church, Baltimore, where Billy’s father, the Very Rev. William Jenkins, Sr. is rector. IV. Reformed Episcopal Seminary A. Administration. I continue to serve as President and Chancellor of the Seminary and Associate Professor of Biblical Languages and Literature. I teach New Testament Exegesis, Acts & Paul, Hermeneutics, and General Epistles. Convocation, marking the beginning of the academic year, was held on Tuesday, August 27th. The Rev. Jason Patterson was the preacher. The Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud has retired from all administrative positions at the Seminary. Dr. Abboud has given years of faithful and dedicated service to Reformed Episcopal Seminary and deserves our gratitude for his tenure. B. Commencement. The Seminary commencement service was held at St. Paul’s, Oreland, on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2 PM. The speaker was the Rev. Dr. Vern Poythress, professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. Next year’s commencement will be held on June14th at St. Paul’s, Oreland, and the Rt. Rev. John Guernsey will give the commencement address. C. Accreditation. I am pleased to report that the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) has granted the Seminary full accreditation for a period of five years. This achievement is the culmination of over ten years of activity and hard work, performed by many people. Continued communication and interaction with ATS will be required, as there are several items upon which we will need to “report” through the five year term. I also am encouraged by the prospect of adding the Rev. Dr. William Miller, now a retired ATS staff member, to the Seminary Board of Directors in November. This will further strengthen our institution, as we move forward in providing training for service in Christ’s Church. D. 831 DeKalb Pike. The Seminary is moving forward with the purchase of property adjacent to the present campus. After extensive discussion, the Board of Directors believes that acquisition of the property is a necessary step in planning for the future of RES. This is a significant action for the Board to take, especially considering the current financial needs of the seminary. The Board has committed to initiating a major capital fundraising effort for the purchase of the building and the maintenance of the expanded campus. More information will be communicated to our parishes in the near future. Settlement is scheduled for November 22nd. E. Capital Fundraising Committee. A fundraising committee is being organized. Board member, Mr. Christopher Komline, has agreed to chair the committee. Other members include Canon Daryl Fenton (Board member), Mr. Art Jenssen (Diocesan Trustee), Mr. George Lutz (Diocesan Trustee), and Dr. Jonathan Riches (Academic Dean). An informal preliminary meeting was held over the summer, but further organization will be taking place shortly. F. Friends of Reformed Episcopal Seminary (FORES). The Seminary Auxiliary and Alumni Association have been reactivated and combined as the Friends of Reformed Episcopal Seminary. An initial luncheon fundraiser was held at the Blue Bell Country Club on Saturday June 8, 2013. The Most Rev. Leonard Riches was the keynote speaker. This was a well-attended event, and the positive responses coming from it bode well for future support for the Seminary. FORES also sponsored a picnic on Saturday, September 14th, for the Seminary community. V. Pastoral Connections and Vacancies A. Church Planting: Discussion is taking place, concerning several areas, where church planting efforts are beginning to take shape. We currently have Bible studies taking place in Flemington, New Jersey, and Norristown, Pennsylvania, and preliminary investigation is being conducted for a new work in Philadelphia. Good Shepherd Church, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, has begun some initial efforts in this direction also. B. St. Luke's & Bishop Hoffman Church, Philadelphia, and St. Timothy’s Church, Mt. Laurel. For some time, there has been a combined vestry for these two parishes. By mutual consent of both parishes, it was determined that independent vestries should be reinstated. The last combined vestry meeting was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Bishop Gillin has been providing general oversight for St. Timothy’s, and services and pastoral care at St. Luke’s & Bishop Hoffman Church are being provided by the Rev. Barton Craig, the Rev. Richard Baird and the Rev. Frank Spadafora. C. St. Luke’s, New Providence. The Rev. Robert Hackendorf resigned as rector of St. Luke’s, effective mid-December 2012. He has taken a parish in North Carolina. The Rev. Scott Hoogerhyde has served as interim rector from then until this month. Bishop Gillin and the Very Rev. Greg Miller, Dean of the New Jersey Convocation, have been providing additional guidance to the parish, as they begin the search for a new rector.
VI. Other Parochial Matters A. All Saints, Newark. I have received a request from the Rector and Vestry of All Saints Church, requesting a transfer of the parish to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA). CANA is a jurisdiction within the ACNA, which was created by the Anglican Church of Nigeria and still maintains strong ties with that country. The parish, which itself is primarily Nigerian, believes that CANA is a better cultural fit for the congregation. The Standing Committee approved the transfer. B. Christ the King, Pasadena. In an email, dated August 30, 2013, I received notice from the Rev. Gregory Carr that Christ the King parish has determined to leave the Reformed Episcopal Church. A copy of the email is attached. Rev. Carr has requested transfer for himself and the parish to a charismatic oriented denomination, Elim Fellowship, Lima, New York. The Standing Committee approved the transfers.
VIII. Ordinations M. Russell Buchanan. On Saturday, October 17, 2012, I ordained M. Russell Buchanan to the diaconate at a service held St. Paul’s, Oreland. The ordinand was presented by the rector of the parish, the Rev. John Medvick, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Riches read the Epistle, the Rev. Justin Forsberg read the Litany, and the Very Rev. Walter Hawkins delivered the sermon.
X. General Council Activities A. General Council Committees; Conference of Bishops. I attended the semi-annual meetings of the Conference of Bishops and the various General Council Committees in Summerville, South Carolina, October 8-13, 2012; April 9-13, 2013. B. General Council 2014: General Council is being hosted by Reformed Episcopal Seminary, and accommodations will be at Normandy Farms Conference Center, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The theme of the Council is, “Equipping the Saints for the Work of the Ministry.” Other Reformed Episcopal Seminaries will be invited to present their schools to the Council.
XI. Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). A. Prayer Book Task Force. I also continue to serve as member of the ACNA Prayer Book Task Force. I attended the meeting at Nashotah House Seminary on October 23-25, 2012. Although my various responsibilities have prevented me from attending any of the subsequent meetings, since then, I have participated in conference call meetings. B. College of Bishops. I attended the sessions of the ACNA College of Bishops meeting, January 7-11, 2013 in Orlando, Florida, and June 20-21, 2013 at Nashotah House Seminary, Nashotah, Wisconsin. I also attended the Provincial Council held at the same place, June 18-19. C. Holy Orders Task Force. I have been appointed by Archbishop Robert Duncan to chair the newly formed Holy Orders Task Force. The first face-to-face meeting was held at Reformed Episcopal Seminary, February 19-20, 2013. Subsequent meetings were held at Nashotah House Seminary on June 17, 2013, and Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, Pennsylvania, on September 5, 2013. D. Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON). I attended GAFCON in Nairobi, Kenya, October 21-26, 2013. This the global gathering of orthodox Anglicans jurisdictions, which are part of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA). I provide more information in my supplement to this report.
XII. Other Matters A. Anglican Relief & Development Fund (ARDF). The Anglican Relief & Development was not designed to address domestic disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy; however, ARDF continues to receive contributions from ACNA parishes when domestic disasters strike. For this reason, ARDF has requested that those dioceses which often experience natural disasters designate a representative to a special working group, which will be responsible for dispersing such designated funds. I have appointed the Very Rev. Gregory Miller to this position. Greg has been instrumental in dispensing ARDF funds to the Northern New Jersey and New York area after Hurricane Sandy, and I believe he is well qualified to serve in this capacity. B. 2014 Episcopal Schedule. Bishop Gillin and I have discussed a special arrangement for our episcopal visits in 2014. Bishop Gillin will conduct the bulk of the regular episcopal visits, while I will visit those parishes, which are in close proximity and require less travel. This will accomplish a couple goals. First, Bishop Gillin will become better acquainted with the people of our parishes and they with him. Second, it will enable me to address certain pressing matters, such as beginning the capital fundraising campaign for the seminary and finishing my doctoral work. I am deeply thankful for Bishop Gillin’s support and important contribution to the pastoral care and administration of the Diocese.
To God be the glory for the great things that he has done and continues to do among his people.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks Bishop Hicks resumed the Chair as Bishop Gillin filed his report with the secretary. No recommendation therein.
Bishop Hicks thanked Bishop Gillin for all he’s done this year.
REPORT OF BISHOP R. CHARLES GILLIN
TO THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF THE NORTHEAST & MID-ATLANTIC OF THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Dear Brethren:
The following is a report of my activities during the last diocesan year.
Visitations & Services
At the request of the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks I made the following Episcopal visits: Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Church of the Atonement, Philadelphia, PA One confirmation Sunday, March 17, 2013 - St. Peter's Church, Elkton, MD Seven confirmations Sunday, March 31, 2013 - St. Matthew's Church, Havertown, PA No confirmations Sunday, April 21, 2013 - Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, Brooklyn, NY No confirmations Sunday, June 2, 2013 - St. Stephen's Church, Sykesville, MD Eight confirmations Sunday, October 6, 2013 - Good Shepherd Church, South Easton, MA Four confirmations Sunday, October 13, 2013 - St. Timothy's Mission, Medford, NJ No confirmations Sunday, October 20, 2013 - Emmanuel Church, Pipersville, PA No confirmations Sunday, November 3, 2013 - Covenant Chapel, Basking Ridge, NJ Two confirmations
I conducted services as part-time supply at St. Timothy's Mission, Medford, NJ on the following dates:
November 4 November 18 December 2 December 23 January 6 January 27 February 3 February 10 February 13 March 10 March 24 March 28 April 7 April 28 May 5 May 26 June 9 July 7 July 21 August 4 August 11 September 1
In association with these duties at St. Timothy's Mission, on November 14, 2012 and on January 16, 2013, I attended the Provisional Vestry meetings of the combined parishes of St. Timothy's Mission and St. Luke's and Bishop Hoffman Church, Philadelphia, PA. I chaired vestry meetings at St. Timothy's Mission on March 3, June 6, 2013 and conducted their congregational meeting on October 13, 2013.
I express my appreciation to the Rev. Michael D. Blitz, the Rev. Dcn. Roger Converse, the Rev. Wayne A. Headman, the Rev. Roderick S. Lee, and the Rev. Jonathan S. Riches for also officiating at these services. I also thank the Rev. Rev. Frank M. Spadafora for carrying out visitation responsibilities at St. Timothy's. Other visits by invitation or request:
Sunday, January 13, 2013 - St. Mark's Church - Rydal, PA Sunday, January 20, 2013 - St. Matthew's Church - Havertown, PA Sunday, September 15, 2013 - Bishop Cummins Church, Catonsville, MD (On that occasion I had the privilege of baptizing my granddaughter, Carolina Delaney Friends)
Reformed Episcopal Seminary - Blue Bell, PA
I attended the Director's meetings on Thursday, January 31, April 25 and October 3, 2013.
On Wednesday, April 17 I attended the Director's luncheon with the Association of Theological Schools examiners at the Seminary. On Saturday, June 1, 2013 I attended and participated in the commencement ceremonies of the Seminary at St. Paul's Church, Oreland, PA.
On Saturday, June 8, 2013 I attended and participated in the FORES luncheon at the Blue Bell Country Club, Blue Bell, PA.
General Council
On April13, 2013 and I attended the General Committee meeting in Charleston, SC.
Other Activities
I attended the diocesan Clergy & Wives Retreat at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, PA on January 24-26, 2013.
I attended the Diocesan Leadership meetings on February 8 and August 2, 2013 at the Seminary in Blue Bell, PA.
On Saturday, February 16 and June 8, 2013 I attended the Philadelphia area Convocations at Reformed Episcopal Seminary, Blue Bell, PA.
On April 6, 2013 I attended the funeral for Mrs. Jean Booth at St. Mark's Church in Rydal, PA.
On April 7, 2013 I attended the viewing for Mrs. Helen M. Cassidy, mother of Mr. Raymond Cassidy (St. Mark's Church), in Glenside, PA.
On April 30 and October 9, 2013 I chaired the vestry meetings at St. Luke's Church, New Providence, NJ. The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller and the Rev. Scott Hoogerhyde assisted me at the April 30 meeting.
On May 4, 2013 I attended the diocesan Youth Seminar at St. Mark's Church in Rydal, PA.
On June 9, 2013 I attended the retirement luncheon for Mrs. Kathy Rehm who worked with the Grace Church, Collingdale, PA preschool for 25 years. I delivered a testimony of appreciation for Mrs. Rehm.
On September 13, 2013 I attended the viewing for Mrs. Eleanor Jerdan at Campbell Funeral Home, Philadelphia, PA
On Monday, September 16, 2013 I attended the diocesan Trustees executive and regular meetings at the Seminary in Blue Bell, PA.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 I attended and served as secretary for the Standing Committee teleconference meeting. In the great majority of these activities reported above I have had the pleasure and encouragement of having my wife Jan at my side. I sincerely thank her for her faithfulness to the Lord, to me, and to each of you.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Charles Gillin Suffragan Bishop
REPORT OF BISHOP LEONARD W. RICHES
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren:
The convening of this One Hundred Thirty-third Council marks the conclusion of my fifth full year of retirement as Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese. I am grateful for the opportunity of continuing to serve our Lord in the ministry of episcopal oversight, and pleased to offer the following summary of my activities in that capacity during the preceding year. Inasmuch as the majority of these activities relate to my service as Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church, and to my position as a member of the Archbishop’s Cabinet for the Province of the Anglican Church in North America, I will report in detail only on those activities which relate directly to the Diocese. A more comprehensive record of my service in the wider church may be consulted in my report presented to the 53rd General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church in June, 2011. Further details will be provided, Lord willing, in my report to the 54 th General Council in June, 2014.
THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION: It is my distinct privilege to continue to serve as Professor of Theology and Liturgics at the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church. In that connection, I am currently teaching the course in the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion throughout the Trinity Quarter of the academic year 2013-2014.
I also continue my service as a member of the Board of Directors of the seminary, attending each of its called meetings throughout the course of the year, in keeping with the requirements of my travel schedule. I was honored to have been elected Vice-President of the Board during the past year.
It was my privilege to address the group present for the first annual luncheon sponsored by the Friends of Reformed Episcopal Seminary at the Blue Bell Country Club on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The presentation was entitled “Reformed Episcopal Seminary: Reformed, and Still Reforming”. A delicious luncheon was shared in the context of stimulating table fellowship, together with an encouraging look at seminary life offered by members of the faculty, administration, and student body.
EXHORTATION: “Be watchful; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Let everything you do be done in love....The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.” – I Corinthians 16:13, 23. Respectfully submitted, (The Most Rev.) Leonard W. Riches Bishop Ordinary (Retired) Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church
REPORT OF BISHOP DANIEL G. COX (retired) No report submitted
The Report of the Committee on Program was presented by Mr. Greg Wright in the Secretary’s absence. It was moved and seconded the report be received. The motion carried.
REPORT OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
The Committee’s gratitude is extended to St. Mark’s Church and her members for hosting the opening Holy Communion service for the 133rd Council.
The Committee recognizes the contributions by Greg Wright who assisted in the online registration and overall administration of this year’s council.
It should be noted all materials and displays are limited to canonical agencies of the Reformed Episcopal Church. All others must be approved by the Bishop or the Program Committee.
Unfinished Business, New Business, and matters of importance may be presented, at the discretion of the Chair, one half-hour following the convening of the business session on Friday morning.
The Program Committee makes the following motions:
-that the participating bishops of other dioceses of the REC be awarded full privileges of the house; -that all official postulants for Holy Orders; the Rev. Canon J. Philip Ashey, representing the American Anglican Council and our workshop speaker, and the Rt. Rev. John and Meg Guernsey, representing the Diocese of Mid-Atlantic-ACNA be awarded corresponding membership to this Council.
-that the order of business and schedule, as distributed to the Council’s members be adopted;
-that the Rules of Order distributed to the members of this Council be adopted;
-that the House authorize expenses incurred from the proper and efficient conduct of this Council and its business be covered by the Treasurer of the Diocese.
Respectfully submitted, Bonnie C. Abboud, Chairman
Bishop Riches addressed the Council continuing with the theme of global outreach and the works of the ACNA to extend the Kingdom of God.
Bishop Gillin filed the Report of the Standing Committee with the secretary. No recommendations therein.
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE
TO THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF THE NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC OF THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Dear Brethren:
The Committee held three meetings this past diocesan year. A meeting was held on November 1, 2012 at Grace Church, Scranton, PA during the proceedings of the 132nd Diocesan Council. Mr. Frederick K. Ganjon, President, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The following additional members were present: the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, the Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin the Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, the Very Rev. Messrs. Gregory J. Miller and Belgrave Pelle and the Rev. Cedric R. Benner.
The purpose of this meeting was organizational. Mr. Frederick K. Ganjon was elected President. The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin was elected Secretary.
Two additional meetings were held by conference call on May 22, 2013, chaired by Mr. Frederick K. Ganjon, and on September 18, 2013, chaired by the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks. Six email polls were also conducted on December 4 and December 6, 2012 and on January 14, May 28, October 3 and October 17, 2013.
The activities of the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, Ordinary, including Episcopal visits, confirmations and other functions can be found in detail in his report presented to this Council. Also, the activities R. Charles Gillin, Suffragan, can be found in detail in his report presented to this Council.
POSTULANTS FOR HOLY ORDERS
Robert Appleton (Grace Church - Havre-de-Grace, MD) David France (Emmanuel Church - Pipersville, PA) Timothy Craig (St. Stephen's Church - Sykesville, MD) Shawn Riley (Grace Church - Collingdale, PA) Lawrence Spears (St. Timothy's Church - Mt. Laurel, NJ)
CANONICAL EXAMINATION
M. Russell Buchanan - On Wednesday, July 21, 2012, Bishop Hicks examined M. Russell Buchanan, for the ordination to the diaconate. The Rev. Cedric R. Benner, the Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick and the Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins assisted him. The examination was sustained.
ORDINATIONS TO THE DIACONATE
A. Paul Luth - On Saturday, September 15, 2012, Bishop Hicks ordained Paul Luth deacon at a service of ordination held at St. George’s Church, Hamilton, ONT. He was presented by the Very Rev. John Smith and the Rev. James McNamara read the Litany. The Rev. Robert Harrold and the Rev. John Ferns assisted in the service.
B. M. Russell Buchanan - On Saturday, October 17, 2012, Bishop Hicks ordained M. Russell Buchanan to the diaconate at a service held St. Paul’s Church, Oreland, PA. The ordinand was presented by the rector of the parish, the Rev. John Medvick, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Riches read the Epistle, the Rev. Justin Forsberg read the Litany, and the Very Rev. Walter Hawkins delivered the sermon. On December 4, 2012 the Committee approved the ordination of M. Russell Buchanan to the diaconate by email poll.
ORDINATION TO THE PRESBYTERATE
Rev. Robert Lyon - The Rev. Robert Lyon was ordained presbyter on Sunday, September 16, 2012, by Bishop Hicks at St. George's Church, Hamilton, ONTARIO. The Rev. Robert Harrold read the Litany, the Rev. John Ferns read the Epistle, the Rev. James McNamara read the Gospel and the ordinand was presented by the Very Rev. John R. Smith.
CLERICAL TRANSFERS
Rev. Samuel Orimogunje - On December 4, 2012 the Committee, by email poll, approved the transfer of the Rev. Samuel Orimogunje, at his request, to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America. Rev. Richard W. Workowski - On October 17, 2013 the Committee, by email poll, approved the transfer of the Rev. Richard W. Workowski, at his request, to the Diocese of the Central States.
Rev. Philip J. Lambooy - On October 17, 2013 the Committee, by email poll, approved the transfer of the Rev. Philip J. Lambooy, at his request, to the ACNA Diocese of the Mid- Atlantic.
PASTORAL CONNECTIONS & VACANCIES
A. St. George’s, Hamilton, ONT. - On Sunday, September 16, 2012, Bishop Hicks installed the Rev. John Ferns as rector of St. George’s Church. Assisting in the service were the Very Rev. John Smith, the Rev. Robert Lyon, the Rev. Robert Harrold and the Rev. James McNamara.
B. St. Luke's & Bishop Hoffman Church, Philadelphia, PA and St. Timothy’s Church, Mt. Laurel, NJ - For some time, there has been a combined vestry for these two parishes. By mutual consent of both parishes, it was determined that independent vestries should be reinstated. The last combined vestry meeting was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Bishop Gillin provides general oversight for St. Timothy’s and services and pastoral care at St. Luke’s and Bishop Hoffman Church are being provided by the Rev. Barton L. Craig, the Rev. Richard E. Baird and the Rev. Frank M. Spadafora.
C. St. Luke’s, New Providence, NJ - The Rev. Robert J. Hackendorf resigned as rector of St. Luke’s, effective mid-December 2012. He has taken a parish in North Carolina. The Rev. Scott Hoogerhyde has been appointed interim rector. Bishop Gillin and the Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Dean of the New Jersey Convocation, have been providing additional guidance to the parish, as they begin the search for a new rector. It was moved that we approve the transfer of the Rev. Robert J. Hackendorf to PEAR USA. The motion was carried.
OTHER PAROCHIAL MATTERS
A. St. Stephen's Mission, Queens Village, NY - On December 6, 2012 the Committee, by email poll, approved the transfer of St. Stephen's Mission in Queens Village, NY, led by the Rev. Sam Orimogunje, to the Convocation of Anglican in North America.
B. All Saints, Newark, NJ - Last May, the Standing Committee transferred All Saints parish to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA), at the parish’s own request. The Diocesan Trustees discussed this issue at its meeting in that same month, with special attention given to the mortgage on the parish building, which is held by the Diocese. The parish had requested that the mortgage continue after the parish’s departure from the Diocese; however, the Trustees determined, in a telephone conference call meeting, that the Diocese does not want to continue holding the mortgage. The parish needs to follow the stipulations of the mortgage, which require full repayment, should the parish leave the Diocese. This was communicated to the Rev. Dr. Paul U. Ekezie, rector of All Saints Church, via email and registered mail. Bishop Hicks has not received any communication from Rev. Ekezie or the parish. The registered letter was returned, due to the lack of an acceptance signature. He has contacted the parish’s bishop, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, and has requested his assistance.
C. Christ the King, Pasadena, MD - In an email, dated August 30, 2013, Bishop Hicks received notice from the Rev. Gregory P. Carr that Christ the King parish has determined to leave the Reformed Episcopal Church. The Rev. Mr. Carr has requested that his clergy credentials be transferred to Elim Fellowship, Lima, NY. Bishop Hicks recommended the release of Christ the King Church, Pasadena, MD and the transfer of the Rev. Gregory Carr to the Elim Fellowship. The Committee concurred on both recommendations.
OTHER ITEMS
A. Episcopal Consent - On January 14, 2013 a majority of the members of the Committee returned an email vote to consent to the election of the Rev. Peter Manto as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of the Central States. The Secretary has maintained returned affirmative emails to serve as verification, in lieu of signatures, of the Committee vote.
B. ACNA Provincial Council Representation - In an email poll conducted on May 28, 2013 the Committee approved the following diocesan representation to the ACNA Provincial Council & Assembly that met on June 18 & 19 at Nashotah House Seminary in Nashotah, WI.
Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Mrs. Diana Lopez Mrs. Barbara Riches
C. 2014 Episcopal Schedule - Bishops Hicks and Gillin have discussed a special arrangement for their episcopal visits in 2014. Bishop Gillin will conduct the bulk of the regular episcopal visits, while Bishop Hicks will visit those parishes, which are in close proximity and require less travel. This will accomplish at least two goals. First, Bishop Gillin will become better acquainted with the people of our parishes and they with him. Second, it will enable Bishop Hicks to address certain pressing matters, such as beginning the capital fundraising campaign for the seminary and finishing his doctoral work. Bishop Hicks is thankful for Bishop Gillin's support and important contribution to the administration of the Diocese.
D. By-law Approval - Upon recommendation of the Committee on Constitution & Canons, the following parish By-laws were approved by the Committee, by email poll, on October 3, 2013:
St. Paul's Church - Oreland, PA Respectfully submitted,
R. Charles Gillin Secretary
The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller filed his report with the secretary. No recommendations therein.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE OF THE NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC
To the One Hundred Thirty-Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church Dear Brethren, The Board of Trustees met four times since our last report at the 132nd Council of the Diocese. Trustee meetings are held at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Blue Bell, PA or by teleconference, with the exception of the November meeting which is held at the site of our annual Diocesan Council. Bishop Hicks has presided over all meetings of the Board of Trustees in the preceding year. Regular reports were received from the President, the Vice-President, the Treasurer, and the Provost of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary.
NOVEMBER 1, 2012: At the annual organizational meeting of the Trustees held at Diocesan Council the following officers were elected: The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, President; the Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin, Vice President; the Ven. Jon W. Abboud, Treasurer, the Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Secretary.
MAY 20, 2013: All Saints RE Church, Newark, NJ – All Saints RE Church has voted to leave the Reformed Episcopal Church to join the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA). According to the stipulations of their mortgage with the Diocese of NE-MA their mortgage must be repaid in full if the church leaves the REC. All Saints Church requested that that stipulation be removed, thus enabling them to retain their mortgage with the Diocese. The Trustees denied their request, thus requiring the mortgage to be repaid in full. The Trustees also authorized Bishop Hicks or his designee to extend the repayment of the mortgage by 90 days so long as the church was making a good faith effort to obtain a mortgage with another lender. Purchase of 831 DeKalb Pike as an extension of the RESeminary property – The owner of the office complex adjacent to the existing Seminary property, John Chambers, has offered the Seminary the opportunity to purchase the building at a price of $825,000. Mr. Chambers is also willing to hold a first mortgage in the amount of $725,000 amortized over 30 years with a 5 year balloon. The RESeminary Board approved the purchase at a meeting in July. The advantages to this purchase are that it provides room for Seminary expansion and provides access to the Seminary off of Route 202. The disadvantages are that it will significantly decrease our investment portfolio and increase our monthly expenses and deficit even though the existing renters have agreed to stay and pay rent to the Diocese. After much discussion, the decision to ratify the decision of the Seminary Board to sign a purchase agreement and to continue forward with the purchase was approved by a vote of 10-1. St. Philip’s RE Church property in Warminster, PA - We have received an offer from Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church on the St. Philip’s RE Church property of $543,000 with a 30% down payment. We are being requested to hold a mortgage in the amount of $380,100 at an interest rate of 4.0% over 30 years. The Trustees voted to authorize the Rev. Dr. Riches to negotiate possible alternate financing details with Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Good Shepherd RE Church, Brockton, MA - Good Shepherd Church in Brockton, MA is looking to make a church plant. The Trustees agreed to assist the exploration of this effort with $275 with the proviso that the church report back to the Trustees on the prospects of such a plant. JULY 16, 2013 A special teleconference meeting was called to discuss the purchase of the former St. Philip’s RE Church property in Warminster, PA by the Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Christ Covenant Presbyterian stated that it would consider buying the property only if the Diocese provided financing. Following the Trustees’ meeting in May 2013, at which concern was expressed regarding the 4% interest rate proposed by Christ Covenant Presbyterian (which the Trustees regarded as low), representatives of Christ Covenant Presbyterian suggested that the offer could be improved by Christ Covenant Presbyterian agreeing to pay any transfer taxes imposed on a sale of the property. As a result, the following motion was considered by the Trustees. Resolved, that the Board accepts the offer to purchase the St. Phillip’s property for the price of $543,000, with a down payment of $200,000 and the buyer paying the transfer tax, subject to the further resolution that the Board proposes that the Diocese hold a mortgage on the property for the remaining $343,000 of purchase price, amortized over 30 years at a rate of 4.0%, with a five-year balloon, at which time the remaining balance will be adjusted to a floating interest rate of prime plus 2%; and further resolved, that the Board authorizes Bishop Hicks or his designee to enter into an agreement of sale based on these terms.
Much discussion ensued around the fact that the building has some problems which could result in liability to the diocese. The creditworthiness of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (CCPC) was also discussed. They have paid their rent in a timely basis and are believed to be creditworthy. If we significantly alter the terms of the mortgage requested by CCPC there is a chance we would lose the sale and have to start over from square one.
The meeting concluded with the decision to seek professional advice on how to structure the mortgage to reward early repayment and reduce the risk to the Diocese.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013: Sale of St. Philip’s property – The Trustees agreed to the following terms of a mortgage to Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (CCPC): (i) a 4% initial interest rate, (ii) a provision escalating the interest rate by 0.5% after five years, provided that the rate will not increase if Christ Covenant Presbyterian pays at least $10,000 in additional principal during that five year period; (iii) similar interest escalation clauses at later five-year periods; (iv) Christ Covenant Presbyterian will pay the transfer tax (which is 1% of the purchase price); and (v) in the event of a default that remains uncured for a period of three months, the building will revert to the Diocese. CCPC has not yet provided the financial statements requested by the Trustees so no action was taken to approve the sale and mortgage terms.
2014 Budget - The proposed diocesan budget was reviewed and approved for adoption by the 133rd Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Secretary to the Trustees
Bishop Grote brought greetings from the Diocese of Mid-America , Katy, TX.
Bishop Guernsey reported exciting developments in church planting.
The Treasurer Reports were reviewed and Bishop Hicks opened the floor to questions. Discussion ensued. It was moved and seconded the reports be received. The motion carried. THE REPORT OF THE TREASURER
YTD through 8/31/2013 and proposed 2014 Budget Actual to date Percent 2012 Target 8/31/13 2013 of 2014 $226,347.9 100.00 Starting Balance 7 % $74,041.53 Budget Proposed target Income Actual Budget ydt per. Budget 66% Budget $ 4 , 3 6 4 . Mortgages/No 0 tes $4,757.04 $4,757.04 100.00% $3,171.36 $4,757.04 66.67%0 $ 2 3 5 , 3 2 4 . Diocesan 9 Tithe $222,977.81 $260,000.00 85.76% $165,549.93 $234,000.00 70.75%0 clergy Tithe $50.00 $50.00 100.00% $50.00 $ 1 1 3 , 9 7 9 Investments . and other 0 income* $1,000.00 $66,900.00 $103,408.60 64.69%8 Draw Down Chk Book Balance $152,306.44 $149,082.60 102.16% $13,214.53 $8,005.50 165.07% Offerings HDF $50.00 Parish $99,180.00 $99,180.00 100.00% $66,120.00 $138,000.00 47.91%$ Development 1 Fund 1 5 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 4 6 9 , 4 1 7 Total income(& . balance draw 9 down) $480,271.29 $513,019.64 93.62% $315,005.82 $488,221.14 64.52%8 Expenses $ 2 , 5 0 0 . Short Term 0 DSMission $4,000.00 0.00% $0.00 $2,500.00 0.00%0 BYD $1,500.00 Episcopal Expenses Salaries 100.02 $115,814.2 Bishop Ordinary $115,842.00 $115,814.23 % $77,217.50 $115,814.23 66.67% 3 100.00 Suffragan Bishop (HA) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 % $10,000.00 $10,000.00 100.00% $10,000.00 100.00 Archdeacon (HA) $5,486.00 $5,486.00 % $5,500.00 $5,500.00 100.00% $5,500.00 100.05 Itech $30,914.52 $30,900.00 % $20,609.68 $30,900.00 66.70% $31,827.00 100.00 LWR Retirement $12,720.00 $12,720.00 % $12,828.80 $18,840.00 68.09% $18,840.00 medical $17,856.00 $18,750.00 95.23% $2,958.00 $13,005.50 22.74% $6,000.00 100.66 Consecration/misc $4,026.34 $4,000.00 % $0.00 0.00% $0.00 Office Equipment $1,000.00 0.00% $1,000.00 0.00% $1,000.00 BYD Fund 0.00% $0.00 ACNA Travel $2,915.66 $3,000.00 $2,019.20 $4,000.00 50.48% $4,000.00 Travel/Misc $9,913.78 $9,000.00 110.15% $3,307.97 $8,000.00 41.35% $8,000.00 Total $204,674 $205,670 99.52% $134,441.15 $207,059.73 64.93%$ Episcopal 2 Expense 0 0 , 9 8 1 . 2 3 $ 1 2 , 8 8 6 . Diocesan 7 Secretary $12,511.32 $12,511.41 100.00% $8,340.88 $12,511.41 66.67%5 $ 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 Administration $1,213.40 $1,000.00 121.34% $271.04 $1,000.00 27.10%0 Audit $1,000.00 0.00% $1,000.00 0.00% $2,000.00 $ 1 , 7 0 0 . Camping 0 Program $1,672.00 $1,138.00 146.92% $1,693.00 $1,750.00 96.74%0 $ 2 5 0 . Clergy 0 Retreat $146.82 $300.00 48.94% -$41.70 $300.00 -13.90%0 $ 3 , 0 0 0 . Council 0 Expense $2,479.49 $5,000.00 49.59% $1,000.00 $5,000.00 20.00%0 Council Offering Dist. 0.00% General $21,813.64 $26,000.00 83.90% $16,140.95 $23,400.00 68.98%$ Council Tithe 2 3 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Honoraria speakers $1,500.00 0.00% $1,500.00 0.00% $1,500.00 Insurance $11,078.00 $11,500.00 96.33% $11,513.00 $11,750.00 97.98% $12,500.00 Misc. website $190.80 $600.00 31.80% $400.00 0.00% $400.00 $ 1 0 , 8 0 0 . Diaconal 0 Training $18,600.00 $22,200.00 83.78% $10,400.00 $19,200.00 54.17%0 100.00 Atonement $8,400.00 $8,400.00 % $3,200.00 $4,800.00 66.67% $2,400.00 St. Michaels (Harrisburg) $7,000.00 $7,000.00 100.00% $8,000.00 $12,000.00 66.67% $ 2 , 8 0 0 . CMJ St. 0 Marks $3,120.16 $10,000.00 31.20% $4,000.00 0.00%0 $ 7 , 2 0 0 . Grace 0 Scranton $7,200.00 $7,200.00 100.00% $0.00 0.00%0 Reserve $163.00 $12,000.00 1.36% $137.50 $2,500.00 5.50% $2,500.00 $ 1 8 0 , 0 0 0 Theo. Education/Le . adership 0 Training $180,000.00 $180,000.00 100.00% $120,000.00 $180,000.00 66.67%0 Total 480,262.93 513,019.64 93.61% $315,095.82 $488,171.14 64.55%$ Expenses 4 6 9 , 4 1 7 . 9 8 Income in excess of expenditures $0 Ending Balance $74,041.53 $60,827.00 * All parish assistance, 1/2 leadership. and diaconal training comes from Parish Development Fund Parish Tithe reflects the loss of income from St. Stephen's Queens (NY) and Christ the King Pasadena (MD)
Year End 2010, 2011, 2012 Asset Report Being Audited Being Audited Being Audited YTD 12/31/2010 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 8/31/2013 Non Income Producing $263,270.96 $263,270.96 $263,270.96 $263,270.96 Mortgages $24,354.69 $22,344.25 $23,020.17 $20,510.58 Notes - - - Papalia Financial Services (Acc. 4.0) (unified fund) (1) $745,660.53 $718,748.53 $805,584.29 $798,037.59 Cape St. Claire Fund held in Acc. 4.0 $152,457.86 $152,457.86 $152,457.86 $152,457.86 Hicks Discretionary fund (in Checking) - - Discretionary (Bish, AD, St. Philip's Fund Canon) $45,650.88 $49,513.91 $60,482.75 $68,894.16 Parish Development Fund -- Papalia (Acc. 4.3) (3) $1,907,286.31 $1,858,065.18 $1,890,851.51 $1,868,852.18 Benson Fund $181,993.21 $155,135.02 $153,166.84 $132,427.23 (Acc 4.4) (Distributes to Grace, Collingdale) Phila Church Fund (checking account draw down) $175,887.40 $136,080.20 $75,610.52 $57,381.89 Bishop's Discretionary Youth Fund $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Account Balance $50,802.49 $52,583.66 $51,305.05 $51,304.00 Checking Account Balance $166,533.77 $87,767.77 -$4,060.63 $14,159.64 St. Philip's Church Property $750,000.00 $750,000.00 $750,000.00 $362,125.00 Total $4,466,398.10 $4,248,467.34 $4,224,189.32 $3,791,921.09
Unified Fund Funds Shares 108.096 108.096 108.096 108.096 General Fund Church Extension\Paris h Assistance Cov. Chapel, NJ $24,354.69 $22,344.25 $20,230.94 $19,685.93 7th Day Adventist Income (Trinity) - - - - Berean Christian (Recon.) - - - - Unified Fund Shares 13.936 13.936 13.936 13.936
Cov. Chapel, Non Income NJ (n) $29,500.00 $29,500.00 $29,500.00 $29,500.00 Cov. Chapel, Rec (n) $23,001.18 $23,001.18 $23,001.18 $23,001.18 Emmanuel Four Brooks (n) $49,837.43 $49,837.43 $49,837.43 $49,837.43 Providence Chapel (n) $5,928.00 $5,928.00 $5,928.00 $5,928.00 St. Philip's, PA (n) $24,000.00 $24,000.00 $24,000.00 $24,000.00
Ann Kenny Valhalla Valley - Fund NC (n) $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Unified Fund Shares 33.61 33.61000 33.61 33.61 Unified Fund Shares 2.272 2.27200 2.272 2.272 Antioch Unified Fund Cemetery Shares 21.339 21.33900 21.339 21.339 Arndt Mem. Unified Fund Fund Shares 14.278 14.27800 14.278 14.278
Bassinger St. Luke's NJ (n) $27,000.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00 Home Fund Bassinger Unified Fund Memorial Trust Shares 0.3393 0.1338 0.1338 0.1338 Bp. Rudolph Unified Fund Epis. Endow. Shares 75.853 75.8530 75.853 75.853 Christian Ed. Unified Fund Fund Shares 0.651 0.6510 0.0651 0.0651
Cumberland Faith Church- Church Fund Baltimore (n) $7,144.25 $7,144.25 $7,144.25 $7,144.25 Unified Fund Non Income Shares 0.636 0.6360 0.636 0.636
Dio. Church Unified Fund Ext. Trust Shares 19.94 19.9400 19.94 19.94 Hart Lodge Unified Fund Fund (2) Shares 17.26 17.2600 17.26 17.26
In addition to the value of the Papalia portfolio the UF includes Cov. Va. Mortgage $5,183.17 $3,979.83 $2,789.23 $2,449.13 Portion of 826 2nd Ave. (n) $96,859.10 $96,859.10 $96,859.10 $96,859.10 308.0048 total Unified Fund shares as of Value 12/31/12 $847,702.80 $819,587.46 $905,232.62 $897,345.82 Share value $2,748.57 $2,660.96 $2,939.02 $2,913.42 (1) To arrive at this number see special spreadsheet and subtract Cape St. Clair Fund (2) Hart Lodge Fund is designated for youth capital projects (3) Includes Jesus the Good Shepherd mortgage of $1,422,523.58 which is currently 5 months behind THE REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF REFORMED EPISCOPAL SEMINARY
Asset Report 12/31/2012 and 8/31/2013 Reformed Episcopal Seminary – Northeast Balance Sheet as of 8/31/2013
LIABILITIES & ASSETS FUND BALANCE Current Assets Checking Account 1 64,048.41 Checking Account 2 (831) 11,739.32 Accts. Payable (2) 34,275.75 Petty Cash 100.00 Escrow on 831 20,000.00 Notes Payable Total Current Assets 95,887.73
Investments General Investment Fund 28,138.21 Advertising Fund 9,167.63 Needy Student Looney Hoffman Fund 18,335.26 Fund Mortgage 415,962.68 RBC Portfolio(8/31/201 3)(4) 55,641.11 First Savings Fund (Acc. 4.2) 1,394,794.04 Total Portfolio Value 1,450,435.15
Depreciated Value Total Building, Property, and Equipment 785,461.00 Fund Balance 1,881,545.45
Total Liabilities & Total Assets 2,331,783.88 Fund Balance 2,331,783.88 (2) Employee pension contributions & tax collection (4) Present totals - 60,093 shares in RBC Portfolio; 10,000 in Advertising; 20,000 in Needy Student; and 30,693 in General Fund
Reformed Episcopal Seminary – Northeast Balance Sheet as of 12/31/2012
LIABILITIES & ASSETS FUND BALANCE Cash 0.00 Checking Account 43,998.44
Accounts
Payable (5) Petty Cash 100.001,350.00 Prepaid Expenses 2,927.00 Total Current Assets 47,025.44 Notes Payable
Investments General Investment Fund 25,985.86 Advertising Fund 8,466.38 Needy Student Fund 16,932.76
Looney Hoffman Mortgage
RBC Portfolio (approx) Value(12/31/2012)(4) 51,385.00423,107.00 First Savings Fund 4.2 (12/31/2012) 720,359.00 Fund Balance Loan to First Church 775,000.00 1,954,773.44 Total Account 4.2 1,495,359.00
Total Investments 1,546,744.00
Depreciated Value Total Building, Property, and Equipment 785,461.00 Total Liabs. & Fund Bal. Total Assets 2,379,230.44 2,379,230.44 (4) Presently there are 60,093 shares in RBC Portfolio; 10,000 in Advertising; 20,000 in Needy Student, and 30,693 in General Fund (5) Unpaid faculty and staff pensions
THE REPORT OF THE PROVOST OF THE SEMINARY Approved by the Board of Directors October 3, 2013 Starting Balance $47,177.08 2012 2012 2013 as of 2013 adj. 2014 Actual Budget 8/31/2013 Budget Budget Ordinary Income/Expense Income Book Store 12,797 $15,000 $5923.28 12,800 10,000 Contributions
Alumni 14,656 15,000 8,273.09 14,650 14,000 Auxiliary 750 - - - - Board of Directors 54,900 55,000 5,098.25 55,000 10,000 Chapel Offerings 1,213 1,200 815.90 1,200 1,200 Designated 1,700 5,000 5,125 1,800 8,000 Diocesan 180,000 $180,000 $120,000 180,000 180,000 Estates - 5,000 - - - Faculty 10,295 14,000 3,995 10,300 6,000 Matching Gifts 1,590 1,500 950 1,500 1,500 Miscellaneous 500 5,000 1,851 500 2,000 Non Alumni 16,562 21,000 8,363.40 16,500 14,000 Non RE Churches 8,755 7,000 2,832 8,750 5,000 RE Churches 36,429 40,000 28,940 36,500 42,000 Students 3,345 500 152.50 3,300 300 Total Contributions 332,958 350,950 186,396 330,000 294,000
Investments 127,132 65,000 Dividends & Interest net fees 71,004.06 78,463 62,000 Capital Draw 102,495.94 227,186 200,000 Library Membership - 100 - - 3,000 Library Sales/Fines 2,153 1,000 763.89 2,100 1,500 Reimbursements Medical 21,489 12,744 4,214.37 2,928 6,325 Salary 270,372 275,674 104,031.56 170,553 157,000 Other 6 500 22.98 14 35 Total Reimbursements 291,372 288,918 108,269 173,495 163,360
Rental Income 831 DeKalb - - - - 44,000 Conference Room 250 200 46.86 250 200 Dorm House 7,876 10,500 9,780.14 9,600 17,500 Other 6,700 5,400 4,900 6,700 7,350 Total Rental Income 14,826 16,100 14,727 16,550 69,050
Tuitions and Fees
General 3,200 1,700 2,773.60 3,200 4,500 87 Audit 5 600 175 875 350 Full- time - 5,000 100 - 500 LDM - 900 1,710 - 2,500 Part-time 8,643 6,000 3,167 8,600 6,000 32 Other Tuitions 2 300 292 300 300 Student Loans 700 360 3,022.30 700 3,000 Transcripts 110 175 90 110 150 Total Tuitions 13,850 13,335 11,300 13,785 17,300 795, TOTAL INCOME 583 750,403 494,222 855,929 810,210
Expense 831 DeKalb - - 22,115 136,737 117,360 Advertising - 2,000 - 1,000 1,000 ATS - - - - - ATS Meetings/Travel 3,538 - 927.26 3,500 3,500 Accreditation 1,927 - 10,086 3,500 7,000 Total ATS 5,465 4,500 11,013.26 7,000 10,500 Book Service Expense 11,373 9,000 4,712.04 11,400 9,000 Charity - Chapel Offering - 600 1,752 500 1,200 Founders’ Day - 500 - - - In/Out 76 - 1,542.67 412 - Insurance -- Workers' Comp. 3,555 5,200 3,347 3,700 3,700 Kuehner Seminar 1,265 - 225.16 1,300 1,250 Library Archives 94 200 29.49 200 200 ATLA 5,886 1 6,187 6,000 6,500 Binding 1,588 1,000 - 1,500 2,000 Books 9,199 4,500 4,262.48 4,500 5,000 Furnishings 61 250 - 250 250 Membership Dues 178 1,500 - 200 250 Postage 673 175 224.72 600 400 Schneider Martyr 78 1 54.97 1 100 Subscriptions 5,060 2,500 1,922.46 5,000 4,000 Supplies 1,512 500 188.68 1,500 750 Travel 534 300 11.50 600 250 Other (Inc. OPAC) 7,434 17,500 7,277.12 7,500 8,000 32, Total Library 296 28,427 20,158 27,751 27,700 Looney Hoffman Mortgage Interest 25,721 Principal 10,196 35,91 Total Looney Hoffman Mort. 7 32,326 23,944.64 35,917 36,000 Office Expense Audit - - 14,000 15,000 10,000 Board 610 200 523.07 600 600 Commencement 2,913 1,25 1,640.40 2,500 2,000 Computers 911 900 1,019.24 4,000 3,000 Convocations - 200 50 - 250 Copy Machine 4,194 3,600 1,607.68 4,200 4,200 Populi/Misc. 1,764 500 4,195.66 5,474 6,000 Postage-Office 3,179 3,750 327.67 3,200 2,000 Reimburse -1,288 -200 -11.99 -1,300 -200 Supplies 2,086 1,200 1,192.87 2,100 1,500 Telephones 5,217 4,700 3,462.30 5,250 5,300 Water 438 375 328.42 450 300 Total Office 20,025 16,475 28,335 41,474 34,950
Personnel Adjunct/PT 3,650 1 4,649 10,500 12,000 Disability 10,425 10,500 7,133.04 10,500 10,700 Faculty Assist/trvl 5,041 2,000 1,231.39 5,000 7,500 Medical-staff 31,973 39,000 21,331.49 39,000 15,300 602,65 Payroll 0 575,000 334,238.33 514,000 485,000 Subscriptions - 400 - - - Travel - 3,000 - - - Tuition Assistance - - - - - Total Personnel 653,739 629,901 368,583 579,000 523,500
Publicity ACNA - 400 - - 500 Facebook - - 36 - 100 Publicity - Other 971 500 2,355.59 950 3,000 Total Publicity 971 900 2,392 950 3,600
Reconciliation Discrepancies 29 - - - - Second Ave Furnishings 733 700 8,612.13 750 1,000 Maintenance 12,479 7,000 4,594.68 12,000 10,000 Taxes 2,872 2,835 2,872.22 2,825 3,000
Utilities Dorm (832) 5,058 5,300 1,909.08 5,000 5,000 11,72 Main (826) 4 10,500 9,621.55 12,000 13,000 Total Utilities 16,783 15,800 11,531 17,000 18,000 Total Second Ave 32,867 26,325 27,610 32,575 32,000 Seminary at a Distance - 150 - - - Student Aid - 500 500 - 500 Student Activities 2,627 750 -200 2,500 1,000 Vending Non-consumables - 100 38.25 100 100 Vending Other -144 -160 -95 -150 -150 Total Vending -144 -60 -57 -50 -50 TOTAL EXPENSE 800,061 756,744 515,473 882,666 810,210
Bishop Hicks called for a five minute recess at 4:03 pm. Council was called to order at 4:10 pm.
The Very Rev. Dr. Riches presented the report of the Academic Dean of the Seminary
The following were asked to share their experience at the Seminary: The Rev. Dr. Dale Crouthamel, The Rev. Justin Forsberg, Mr. Bart Gingerich, and Mr. Robert Harcum. Members of Council were encouraged to support the Seminary and rally others within their individual parishes to do likewise.
It was moved and seconded the report be received. The motion carried. The “Seminary Grace” was sung. THE REPORT OF THE DEAN OF THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL SEMINARY
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic Dear Brethren:
Reformed Episcopal Seminary (RES) is integral to the ministry of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and to the mission of the Reformed Episcopal Church and even the Anglican Church in North America. About two-thirds of the ministers of this Diocese graduated or taught at Reformed of Episcopal Seminary. Several of us qualify on both counts. Many additional members of the Diocese have benefited from education at RES. In fact there are many amongst our clergy who became Reformed Episcopalians because of the education they received at the Seminary. After the Reformed Episcopal Church was founded in 1873, it was a denomination without a Seminary for over a decade. The first Seminary proposed for the Church was to be built in Chicago. Many from the New York and Philadelphia area did not want the Seminary in Chicago, partly because of concern that a Seminary in Chicago might lead to increasing ritualism. Eventually Harriet Benson came forward and donated funds to start Reformed Episcopal Seminary at 43rd and Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Classes started in 1886 and the Seminary was chartered in 1887. Christ Memorial Church, obviously intended to be the Cathedral for the Reformed Episcopal Church in the area was built and housed the Seminary for about a century. Since that time the Seminary has moved, first next door to its initial location and then to Roxborough and finally to Blue Bell at the turn of the century. Wherever the Seminary has been located it has been firmly rooted in Scripture as the inspired word of God. Dating back to its early days the Seminary has asked each and every applicant if they believed the Bible to be the inspired Word of God and if they agreed to test every question by the ultimate authority of the Bible. Applicants are still asked these same questions and the Seminary operates on the same principles. All of the faculty agree to teach according to the doctrine of the Reformed Episcopal Church. The Seminary is traditionally Anglican, clearly rooted in Scripture, the history of the one holy catholic church, and the Anglican tradition. Reformed Episcopal Seminary has continued to build on its strengths both pastorally and academically. RES emphasizes training for ministry and service, keeping to its mission to train people for ordained and lay ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church. As one of only three Seminaries approved by the Anglican Church in North America, RES also trains people so that they can serve in whatever Anglican context to which they are called. Students are given many opportunities to preach. Classes are taught with a pastoral emphasis, applying what is learned in the classroom to life in the parish and community. Students are immersed in the liturgical and Anglican way of life as they participate in chapel daily, lead matins and compline, and complete their community work study assignments. While developing Christian leaders that are spiritually formed and pastorally sensitive, RES is also academically rigorous. The curriculum is 150 quarter credits in three years, which covers the whole Biblical canon, an overview of each period of church history, all the basic areas of doctrine, and essential topics in pastoral theology and Anglicanism. The library contains nearly 29,000 volumes and access to top academic journals to equip the student and faculty with the scholarly resources they need. Our faculty members while having pastoral experience are also well qualified academically. All full-time members of the faculty have their terminal degree (Ph.D./Th.D. or are ABD) and are involved in continuing academic scholarship. While RES is a high caliber school both pastorally and academically, it is also very affordable -- charging students only $175/credit or $525 for a 3 credit course. Many of our students receive full scholarships. RES is also ecumenical with a student body that is racially and denominationally diverse. Students come from various Anglican jurisdictions including CANA, PEARUSA, and other portions of the Anglican Church in North America, the Anglican Province of America, and the Anglican Catholic Church. We also have students who come from a variety of non-Anglican backgrounds including: African Methodist Episcopal, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian. This diversity enriches the learning at RES and shows the quality of the training that we give. The quality of our program is also shown in that we are now fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. We received accreditation in August with approval of our Master of Divinity program. The accreditation was granted for an initial period of five years. We look forward to continuing to grow in terms of quantity of students and the quality of our program as an accredited institution. The Seminary has taken the steps to acquire the property adjoining our present classroom. This will help address several issues identified by the Association of Theological Schools as areas that we should improve. It will give us increased visibility, better signage and will also just about triple the size of campus and parking area while also substantially increasing our building square footage and the possibilities for the future. The settlement on the new property is at the end of November and sets the stage for Reformed Episcopal Seminary to be a high quality institution meeting the needs of the Reformed Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of North America, and the wider church now and into the future. Of course, anything that is high quality comes with a cost. Accreditation fees and increased resources required for accreditation including professional audits and library databases cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. The new property has a purchase price of $825,000.00. In addition the Seminary has operated throughout its history with relatively little. It is time for us to think about building endowments to ensure operation into the future rooted on the biblical and historical principles that has had the Seminary the great institution it is. My personal goal is to see the Seminary raise $500,000.00 per year over the next ten years. That is a goal that may seem insurmountable. Yet, we know that our Lord owns the cattle ion a thousand hills. Many have also said that the mess the wider church is in is because of seminaries not standing firm and providing adequate training. Reformed Episcopal Seminary training more students to preach the Gospel and serve Christ and His church is an important mission and an imperative in this day and age. While the challenges that Reformed Episcopal Seminary face in the coming years are significant as we seek to build upon the strong foundation that God and His servants have laid for us, they are certainly not insurmountable. Just 1000 people giving $16.16/month for 5 years will help us complete the first phase of the project, paying off the new building and beginning campus integration. Twenty-five churches giving $100/month will pay the mortgage on the new building as we raise the money for this first phase of “Building for the Future.” RES has a rich history. Much is going on now and there is a tremendous vision for the future. The Seminary has been tucked away not only on a cul-de-sac call Second Avenue in Blue Bell where there is no First or Third Avenue. RESeminary is tucked away out of the vision and mind of many people. I have been told by many that our Seminary is the best kept secret in theological education. For the sake of the wider church we need to do all that we can to let that secret out. In order to do this we need you! Please prayer for the Seminary, refer students to us and prayerfully consider how you can support the Seminary monetarily both in terms of the General Fund and a special gift to the “Building for the Future” campaign. If anyone would like to meet with me to discuss the ministry and mission of our Seminary I would be more than happy to set up an appointment with you. All of this may seem to be a lot that is going on at Reformed Episcopal Seminary and while it is, it really only gives a small picture of the work that God is doing at and through your Seminary. For that reason, and in keeping with past practice I have asked several others who are part of the Seminary community to share with you their experience at the Seminary. In these things and many others, I with the rest of the faculty and staff continue to be “Ambitious to be well-pleasing unto Him.”
Your fellow servant in Christ Jesus, The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Academic Dean
The Rev. Gerald McLynn presented the Report of the Nominations Committee. The Rev. Dr. Riches moved the nominations be closed and the secretary be instructed to cast one ballot in favor of the nominations in the report. The Rev. Michael Blitz seconded. The motion carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Committee Members The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks– ex-officio Mrs. Meghan Bohlen The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn– chairman Mr. Timothy Craig The Rev. Michael Fitzpatrick Mrs. Christine Specht The Rev Dcn. Jason A. Holloway Nominations: First Vice-President: The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin Second Vice-President: The Very Rev. Eduardo Andrade Secretary: Mrs. Bonnie Abboud Assistant Secretary: Mrs. Tonya Forsberg
Standing Committee The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks – ex-officio The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle The Rt Rev. R. Charles Gillin – ex-officio Mr. Frederick K. Ganjon, Esq. The Rev. Cedric R. Benner Mr. Edward Meharg The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Mr. Ronald E. Riches Trustees of the Diocese The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks – ex-officio John Hendershot Esq. The Rt. Rev. R. Charles Gillin Mr. Art Jenssen The Rev. Jack W. Clark Mr. William Kozma The Rev. William G. Garrison, Jr. Mr. George Lutz The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington Mr. Scott Pineau The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Mr. Jack Ross The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle Richard W. Stevens, Esq. The Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Mr. Gordon Tiner Mr. David A. France Mr. Gregory R. Wright Mrs. Barbara A. Hamarich . Board of Directors for the Theological Seminary
The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan Riches– ex-officio Dr. Julius Barnes The Most Rev. Leonard W. Riches Mr. Christopher Komline The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks Mrs. Diana J. Lopez The Rev. Canon Daryl Fenton Dr. William C. Miller The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins Dr. Guy F. Webster The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller
Parochial Apportionment Committee The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller Mr. William Kozma The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan Riches Mr. Gordon Tiner Mr. George Lutz
Bishop Gillin presented the Report of the Committee on Constitutions and Canons and the two recommendations therein. The first recommendation passed with some dissention. The second recommendation passed unanimously. Both motions carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONS & CANONS
TO THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF THE NORTHEAST & MID-ATLANTIC OF THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Dear Brethren: This past year the Committee certified the following parish By-laws that were subsequently recommended to the Standing Committee for approval:
St. Paul's Church - Oreland, PA
The Committee recommends to the Council the following canonical amendments for second reading: All missions and parishes making application to be received into the Diocese must adopt the model diocesan By-laws prior to their reception.
(If approved, this amendment would be added to Title II, Canon III - Parish By-laws.)
All congregations must present the annual budget, approved by the vestry, to the congregation or as the local By-laws may stipulate.
(If approved, this amendment would be added to Title II, Canon VII as new Section 5 - Of the Annual Parish Meeting.)
Thank you. Respectfully submitted,
R. Charles Gillin
Council was recessed at 5:34 p.m. for dinner.
SECOND DAY NOVEMBER 8, 2013
The second day opened with Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen and the Rev. Jack W. Clark were the liturgists. The offering in the amount of $762 was designated to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF).
After Morning Prayer Canon Phil Ashey continued day two of his workshops addressing “Is church decline inevitable?” At 11 a.m. Diana Lopez presented the ministry of the ARDF. After Ms. Lopez’ presentation Canon William H. Jerdan, Executive Secretary of the REC Board of Foreign Missions, gave an informative presentation of the current work within the foreign board.
The Rev. Justin M. Forsberg presented the Report of the Committee on Memorials. The first verse of Bless Be the Tie That Binds was sung in recognition of his report and in thankfulness for the lives of those remembered in the report.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMORIALS
To the 133rd Diocesan Council of the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church Dear Brethren:
The following individuals are remembered as faithful servants of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Christ. We acknowledge and honor their service to the Christ’s Kingdom on earth:
Myrtle (Ottey) Wilmot October 22-1922 - January 31, 2013 Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, Collingdale, PA
Jean (Crowell) Booth February 9, 1930 - March 31, 2013 Historic Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Philadelphia and long time missionary with her beloved husband Bishop Robert H. Booth.
Eleanor (McCullough) Jerdan June 22, 1916 - September 7, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Bishop William H. S. Jerdan and mother of the Rev. Canon William S. Jerdan.
LET US PRAY: O God, who art present in every place; Mercifully hear our prayers for those whom we love, now absent from us; teach us to know that thou art always near, and that we are one in thee for ever; Cleanse our sorrow by thy gift of faith, and confirm in our hearts the knowledge of him who is the Resurrection and the Life, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Justin M. Forsberg Chairman
The following reports were filed with the Secretary in that they were presented in the packet and online prior to the Council proceedings.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren, The Board of Examining Chaplains this past year consisted of the Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks, the Rev. Cedric R. Benner, the Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, and the Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches. Adjunct members include the Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick, the Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins, and the Very Rev. John Smith.
The Board serves as the advisor to the bishop with regards to the examination process for candidates for ordination or transfer to the offices of permanent deacon, transitional deacon, and presbyter, as well as for candidates for the lay office of deaconess. We continue to work closely with Reformed Episcopal Seminary to ensure that the academic requirements for the candidates for each of these offices are met in the Licentiate and Master of Divinity programs. Situations are discussed on a case by case basis based on the standard requirement for each office in accordance with the canons. In general candidates are given a study guide and when they are ready a time is scheduled for a proctored exam in which they have access to nothing but a laptop and write on examination questions assigned by the committee. The Rt. Rev. David L. Hicks and the Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches are the members of the committee that select these exam questions and make arrangements for the administration of the written exams. The written exam is read by all of the examining chaplains who give comments to each other or through the Bishop. An oral exam is then scheduled with at least three examining chaplains participating. During this Diocesan year no examinations were conducted
Respectfully Submitted, The Rev. Very Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
To the One Hundred and Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren:
The primary aim of this Committee is to examine and interact with Chairperson and other members concerning educational materials suitable for congregations of this Diocese. It has been many years since instructional materials were produced for publication by this particular Diocese or this Branch of the Church of Christ. Over the past several years, the task of locating suitable, educational materials, that would be appropriate and affordable for most parishes in this Diocese, has proved to be very difficult indeed.
It has become evident, over the past few decade, that many producers of Christian curriculum have moved away from traditional, lectionary based materials to more topically based units of study. Those companies that have developed teaching materials for liturgical parishes most often produce Lessons based on the Common Lectionary System. Up to this point, the Committee has been unable to find any materials that even approximate the Collects and Lessons found in our BCP.
At present, those responsible for training the saints in the congregations of this Diocese, have done it on a parochial basis. Some have self-developed, while others have purchased curriculum available and appropriate to the particular congregational needs.
During the most recent meeting of the Bishops, Archdeacon, and Deans of our Diocese, there began a discussion of discontinuing some of the committees of this Diocese. It may be time to consider this option in reference to the Committee on Christian Education, and, at the diocesan level, look for new and creative ways to help our parishes fulfill their God-given training responsibilities. In conclusion, I thank all who have served on this committee knowing that our labor has not been in vain in the Lord.
With gratitude, respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK
To the One Hundred and Thirty-Third Council Of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Since my last report to you, the Committee on Young People’s work has hosted three events; Our annual trip to Rock Mountain for Summer Camp, River Valley Ranch for Winter Camp, and Octoberfest which was held at St. Mark’s parish in Rydal. At these events, the attendees were instructed in several different areas, but chiefly in understanding the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love as well as a Christian view of money and possessions. Given the impact of rampant Materialism and misunderstanding of the three virtues listed above, we believe these were timely messages. The COYPW would like to thank the Rev. Justin Forsberg, Rev. Eric Jorgensen, and the Very Rev. William Jenkins and Very Rev. Walter Hawkins for their efforts in educating and presenting the gospel with clarity to our young people. Additionally, some our most reliable counselors had to take this past year off. We are thankful to God and to the many adults around the diocese who stood up to volunteer their time and skills to serve the Lord in their place. The upcoming year promises to be a strong one as we seek to present the Scriptures and the principles therein embodied to our diocesan youth. At our next retreat we will be discussing the first table of the law and our duty towards God. But instead of studying these things abstractly, we will look at them in the context of the life of Moses. At Winter Camp, we will study the latter six commandments and how the patriarch Joseph kept them. At Summer Camp, our goal is to look at some of the cultural sins our society has embraced and, through a journey in the book of Genesis, determine why they are wrong and how a Christian ought properly to respond to them. The COYPW has received a number of financial gifts in the past year. Some have been from parishes like St. Luke’s. Others have been from gracious individuals like Mr. Art Jensen. The work of this committee would not be able to move forward without your support. Thank you! Mr. Jensen and First Church of NYC have already made pledges to support the COYPW in the upcoming year and I would ask that all reading this prayerfully consider the importance of the camping ministry. If you have any questions about the role it is playing in the lives of young people across the diocese, I’m always happy to answer. The entire camping experience creates an environment conducive to changing lives. Sometimes this is through the messages or the liturgies, other times it is through the establishing of relationships. The following was written by one of our younger Sr. campers on his Facebook about a young man who made everyone happy, named Shawn. I would like to send this post out to Shawn. He doesn't have a Facebook, but he is really special to me. He really changed my life. He made "me so happy" around him. He was always smiling. I'll see you next year Shawn. Our mission is to help parishes help families to grow closer to Christ. Building relationships within the Body of Christ that will last a lifetime and encourage growth in holiness is one of the many opportunities afforded by the camping ministry. At a time when fighting against the World, the Flesh, and Devil is difficult but paramount, we ask for your prayers that God will use the COYPW to continue helping to change lives for his kingdom.
Yours in the Divine Mercy, Billy Jenkins
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM, CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
To the One Hundred Thirty Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren:
This committee is charged with the following: “to determine the sites of new Churches and to request the Trustees of the Synod to provide such funds as shall be necessary for the establishment of those new Churches. This Committee shall have power to make recommendations to the Synod Trustees regarding financial aid to Churches. The Committee shall furthermore seek to promote the evangelistic and missionary interest and activity of the parishes, and the building up of our people in the Christian faith and life, that the lost may be saved, believers strengthened, and the church of Christ advanced.” Following a procedure established several years ago, the Chairman consulted with the bishop about new allocations and those parishes currently receiving aid and diaconal training funds. Recommendations were made to the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Trustees for funding. The results of those recommendations are included in the budget for the coming fiscal year.
In 2013, we continued our support of: Church of the Atonement, Germantown; Saint Michael’s in Enola; and a special outreach to Jewish people through St. Mark’s Church in Rydal. We extended Diaconal training to four parishes. Budget Recommendations for parish assistance were made to the Trustees for 2014 and are reflected in the Budget presented at this council
We remind the council that the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Council adopted a policy with respect to sexual misconduct and criminal clearances. That policy is as follows.
This Diocese will not under any circumstances condone or participate in the cover-up of allegations of sexual misconduct.
This Diocese will observe the following procedure in the event of an allegation of sexual misconduct:
A. All allegations against a clergyman must be reported to the Bishop, who, along with the standing committee, will seriously investigate the allegations and report to the appropriate secular authorities when and where the evidence warrants.
B. All allegations leveled against a parishioner functioning as a volunteer on a parish level shall be investigated by the rector and parish council, who will then be responsible to report their findings, positive or negative to the Bishop who may at his discretion require further investigation. The appropriate secular authorities shall be notified when and where the evidence warrants.
C. All allegations leveled against a youth worker our counselor engaged by the Committee on Young People’s Work shall be investigated by the committee and a report shall be submitted to the Bishop. The appropriate secular authorities shall be notified when and where the evidence warrants.
Churches are reminded that in some cases, clergy and child care workers are regarded as mandatory reporters who must report even the suspicion of abuse to secular authorities. Care must be taken to be familiar with the laws that apply to your particular situation. In all cases the state laws respecting mandatory reporting shall be observed.
Criminal Clearance policy:
1. That each parish and ministry of the Diocese recognize that Child Abuse does take place, even in Churches professing Biblical fidelity. The devil masquerades as an angel of light. The wolf does disguise himself as one of the sheep. Therefore the best protection against the abuse of children under our care is watchfulness and caution. Wherever practical, apart from normal worship service nursery duty (which is often shared among the members of the congregation) and normal Sunday school activities, it is recommended that two or more adults cooperate in the supervision of youth ministries and church sponsored youth activities. It is further recommended that situations involving unsupervised one-on-one interaction between unscreened official representatives of the parish and the children of the parish be discouraged. This will not only protect our children, it will also protect our adults from unfounded allegations.
2. That all clergy, candidates for ministry or clergy transferees be subjected to appropriate criminal and sexual misconduct clearances prior to functioning in a youth ministry or retreat that might involve the solitary or unsupervised care of children. Said clearances are to be secured by the Committee on Young People’s Work and filed with the Diocesan Office.
3. That all counselors and chaperones of official diocesan or parish youth camps or retreats be subjected to appropriate criminal and sexual misconduct clearances prior to functioning in a youth ministry or retreat that might involve the solitary or unsupervised care of children. Said clearances are to be secured by the Committee on Young People’s Work and filed with the Diocesan Office.
4. That all salaried youth workers and volunteer youth group sponsors be subjected to appropriate criminal and sexual misconduct clearances. Clearances are to be secured by the vestry and held on file by the secretary of the vestry.
5. That all church schools, nursery schools and day care centers screen their employees and volunteers according to the state laws governing their operation. If no specific state guidelines exist, the parish shall screen staff according to a consistent standard of care adopted on a local level.
6. That all clergy and youth staff be provided with and encouraged to become familiar with education materials related to the prevention of sexual misconduct. Materials are available from your insurance agent.
7. Because sexual predators move so frequently and are often adept at appearing to be caring people with a burden for children, that a reasonable period of time be observed (six months) before new parishioners are given unsupervised access to the children of our parishes.
It should be noted that the diocese also screens all candidates for ministry and clergy transfers. Those records are held on file in the Bishop’s office. It has been my honor to have served.
Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, Chairman REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE DIOCESE
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren,
The keeping, compilation, and correlation of data are not easy tasks. It is important that we give a fair account of the work which the Lord has given us charge. In addition these statistics are a valuable resource for understanding the life of the Church now and into the future.
Thanks are given to all parishes who have submitted their data so that it can be included in this report. The bulk of the work of this Committee was done by Mrs. Tonya Forsberg, who collected the data and compiled it in the spreadsheet. The Committee and the Council owe her our gratitude.
Respectfully Submitted, The Rev. Very Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Chairman 61 62 63 64 65 REPORT OF THE LOONEY-HOFFMAN FUND
To the One Hundred Thirty-Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren: Pursuant to the direction of the will of Bishop Herman S. Hoffman that the Board of Trustees of the Looney-Hoffman Fund “shall report their acts and proceedings and expenditures of funds to the New York and Philadelphia Synod, “the following report is submitted for the Fund’s fiscal year June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013. The Board held four regular meetings during the year, on June 14, September 20, December 20, 2012 and March 21, 2013. The Trustees of the Fund during the year were: Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, Vice-President Mrs. Karen Baird Rev. Barton L. Craig Rev. Dale H. Crouthamel Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Headman, President Mr. Ronald C. Reese Mrs. Danae Smith Mr. Richard W. Stevens, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Charles R. Young, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer The principal purpose of The Looney-Hoffman Fund is to make appropriations in the form of nominal interest loans for the establishment and expansion of Reformed Episcopal churches in Pennsylvania. Those “church loans”, which must be secured by first mortgages on real estate, are made from the Fund’s accumulated income. The total of the appropriations outstanding at May 31, 2013 was $1,930,298.30. The Fund manages its principal and accumulated income in a variety of investments. At year end, $1,037,836.73 of that was in interest bearing loans to Reformed Episcopal organizations. The rest ($2,413,992.39) is invested conventionally, in other mortgages, mutual funds and bank deposits. A summary of the financial report of the Looney-Hoffman Fund for its fiscal year June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 is attached.
Respectfully submitted, Richard W. Stevens Secretary-Treasurer
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The Board of Trustees of the Looney-Hoffman Fund Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2013 Balance Sheet
Assets Mutual funds (Schedule 1) $ 603,187.08 Commercial Mortgages (Schedule 2) 2,380,144.61 Church Mortgages (Schedule 3) 21.00 PNC Bank, checking account 61,998.09 PNC Bank, money market account 406,478.34 $ 3,451,829.12
Funds
Looney-Hoffman Fund Principal $ 1,255,771.94 Nisky Hill Cemetery Fund Principal 1,200.00 Looney-Hoffman Fund Income 2,194,801.82 Nisky Hill Cemetery Fund Income 55.36 $ 3,451,829.12
Summary of Principal Receipts and Disbursements
Balance June 1, 2012 $ 1,243,772.35 Capital gain distributions 1,865.90 from Vanguard GNMA Fund Admiral Shares
Capital gain distributions 11,333.69 from Stratton Real Estate Fund
Balance May 31, 2013 1,256,971.94
Composed of: Principal Fund 1,255,771.94 Nisky Hill Cemetery Fund 1,200.00 1,256,971.94
Summary of Income Receipts and Disbursements
Balance June 1, 2011 Income Fund 1,931,463.83 Nisky Hill Cemetery Fund 55.20 1,931,519.03
Plus: Excess of receipts over expenses 134,367.08
67 Principal payment received from Emmanuel REC, Four Brooks, Church Mortgage “Q” 341.25
Balance May 31, 2012 2,066,227.36 Composed of: Income Fund 2,066,172.08 Nisky Hill Cemetery Fund 55.28
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE BASSINGER HOME FUND
To the One Hundred Thirty Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren:
In keeping with the charge of our Constitution and Canons, the Bassinger Home Fund continues to afford a certain amount of protection to the clergy of this Diocese against infirmity, age, and death.
By the grace of our God, we were not called upon to meet to answer any specific crisis in this fiscal year. We are thankful for our Lord’s care and remain willing to assist when needed.
The following information is provided for your benefit:
The life insurance and disability program has now been transferred to the General Council Board of Pensions and Relief. The new plan has increased levels of coverage and is very affordable. All full-time clergy are required to participate. The premium for both Life Insurance and Disability Insurance is $500.00 per year.
Our own history has clearly demonstrated minimum levels of disability protection necessary for our full-time clergymen. As a result, the Committee has established certain policies and repeats its suggestions to our clergy for coverage. They are as follows:
That, prior to or in conjunction with joining the group program, they establish individual disability insurance. The Committee has adopted the following guidelines for financial as- sistance of disabled clergymen:
The Committee will not be able to provide financial assistance in the event of disability if: The clergyman has opted out of Social Security and in addition to membership in the General Council Group plan, has not purchased private disability insurance in benefit amounts of no less than $1,100 a month with a rider adjusting the benefit for inflation. This minimum figure is necessary to replace Social Security and Medicare benefits that are lost to the clergy by filing of Form 4361. 68 The Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic One Hundred Thirty-Third Council
1. The clergyman is still in Social Security but has not joined the group plan and has not purchased individual disability insurance, unless unqualified for health reasons.
The new General Council plan provides $75,000.00 in Life Insurance Coverage and up to $1800.00 per month of Disability Insurance. The annual premium for the plan is $500.00 and will be due January 1, 2013. The portion of the premium for the additional $25,000 of life insurance is taxable to the employee. If you are enrolled in the plan, you will be receiving a 1099 form reflecting the taxable portion. If you are new to the REC or have not yet enrolled, please contact Tonya Forsberg at the Diocesan Headquarters.
B. A Retirement Plan: The Retirement Plan for our clergy is administered by the General Council Board of Pensions and Relief. This pension program requires churches to make contributions on behalf of their pastors amounting to 10% of the total of the pastor's base salary (less all benefits), his housing allowance and/or fair rental value of the Rectory, and the Rectory utilities. Please note, the pension contribution for 2013 with supporting form is due no later than January 15, 2014. Effective in 2012, the contribution was raised to 12% by action of the General Council of the REC. A recent change in the plan document allows Churches to make additional contributions to an employee’s account in excess of the stipulated 12% amount. This contribution may not be funded by a salary reduction. It must be made directly from Church funds. Checks should be made payable to the Board of Pensions and Relief of the REC and sent to the Board at 826 Second Ave., Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Christian charity and careful stewardship are both mandated by God's Word. The Committee administers the Bassinger Home Fund with an eye to both.
We, once again, encourage the delegates of this Council to advise their parishes regarding the Fund and its work. We encourage you to assure that the needs of your pastor and his family are cared for in good health, in disability, in retirement, and in death.
Thank you for your faithfulness and support. It has been my honor to have served.
Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, Chairman
Gregory R. Wright gave a verbal update on the Committee on Public Relations. He reported the Diocesan website will feature audio reports of the Council’s proceedings. Bishop Hicks thanked Mr. Wright for his vital and efficient work with the website.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS No report submitted.
REPORT OF THE OFFICIAL AUDITOR See Appendix 13
69 The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller announced the upcoming Clergy Retreat in January 2014. He asked the parishes to watch for information and to assist their clergy attend the Retreat.
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND NURTURE
To the One Hundred Thirty-Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren,
The primary function of our committee has been to sponsor a retreat for pastors, their wives and others involved in the ministry of the church. For the past two years the retreat has been led by RE clergy focusing on biblical principles and doctrines found in the Psalms and other places in scripture. In January 2013 we had a good turnout for the retreat and were blessed by sessions led by the Revs. Jack Clark, Bill Jenkins, John Medvick, and Greg Miller.
Our committee held a teleconference meeting on September 26, 2013. At that meeting we decided to alternate annually between retreats that were more reflective in nature and retreats that provide practical instruction to RE pastors in ways to more effectively accomplish some of the recurring tasks of ministry. Practical topics will be things like confirmation training, pre-marital counseling, men’s and women’s ministries, etc. We also decided, whenever possible, to give the RE clergy rest by not asking them serve as speakers for the retreat.
The dates of this year’s retreat are January 23-25, 2014. We will be meeting again at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, PA. This year’s retreat speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Donald Stone. Rev. Stone has spoken at several of our men’s retreats and has always been well received. He will be speaking to us this year about the unique trials and challenges that are faced by pastors and their families. We anticipate a very refreshing and fruitful retreat. Brochures for the retreat are in your report packets. Please make sure to register by December 15, 2013.
Several years ago, the Committee undertook a project to try to help pastors with the stresses of ministry. Because those principles are helpful and fit with the focus of this year’s retreat, they are included in the report again this year.
Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Committee Chairman
For Clergy Create boundaries around your time - don't feel compelled to answer every phone call the moment it comes in - use voicemail. Schedule your relaxation time and guard it. Taking time to rest requires planning - so plan it.
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Do the hard tasks first. Get them out of the way so that they will not be hanging over your head creating anxiety and tension. Work and plan ahead so you have liberty to take time off spontaneously. Delegate as much work as possible. Develop good staff to assist you in your work. Don’t exalt busyness. Prioritize your time and tasks and stick to your priorities. Let your congregation know in advance what day of the week you take off.
For Parishes Be mindful of the fact that your pastor is regularly under attack due to his leadership role in the church and needs rest and refreshment. Make sure you give your pastor a day off each week. Provide your pastor ample vacation time. Consider sending your pastor on a 4-6 week vacation every 7 years (sabbatical principle). Remember that your pastor needs time in the evening with his family, too. Don't call him in the evening unless absolutely necessary.
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MINSTERS’ SALARIES No report submitted
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
To the One Hundred Thirty-third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren:
The mission of the Committee on the History of the Diocese is to collect and preserve materials related to our history and also to produce materials that communicate that history to and for the Church. Plans for materials about the history of this diocese are still in the planning stages. We are working on a pamphlet on the view of Scripture and doctrine in the Reformed Episcopal Church in the early years, particularly as shown in writings done in the New York and Philadelphia Synod.
The Committee continues to collect materials that will help future students and researchers understand the life of our churches and diocese. Please send materials that describe important events in the life of your parish and clergy. These may include newsletters, bulletins, certificates, news clippings, pictures, and other mementos.
71 The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Diocesan Archives 826 Second Avenue Blue Bell, PA 19422
When submitting materials please include a list indicating when and where they are from. Make sure pictures are appropriately labeled as well. Mr. Russ Buchanan, the Assistant Librarian at Reformed Episcopal Seminary and a fellow member of the committee, and I have continue to go through archived items to describe, catalog, and display them, so that they are more accessible now and for years to come.
Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Riches Chairman
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY TO MEN
To the One Hundred Thirty- third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren;
Another year has seen a drop in attendance by the men of our Diocese in the participation of the Spring and Fall Retreats. But following both retreats that were held, the response was quite favorable and enthusiastic by those who did attend. For many men it is not always easy to add another event onto their calendars but for those who did attend, they were blessed by the discussion in God’s Word and the fellowship that was shared.
The Spring Retreat was held May 10-11, 2013 at Fellowship Deaconry in Liberty Corner, NJ. The Spiritual facilitator was Rev. Don Stone and he led a discussion on Men and Women’s roles as revealed in God’s Word. The Fall Retreat was held on October 25-26, 2013 at Grace RE Church in Havre de Grace, Md. The Rev. Willie James Hill Jr. was the facilitator who challenged us about Gods priorities for men, especially in developing healthy friendships.
The Committee is committed to continue our present mission to provide retreats for the whole Diocese. The plans for the coming 2014 year; the Northern Spring retreat will be held May 9-10, 2014 at Fellowship Deaconry in Liberty Corner, NJ. The Southern Fall retreat will be October 17-18, 2014 at Grace RE Church, Havre de Grace, Md. I would like to thank those who support and provide us feedback in our continued men’s ministry. And I especially thank Rev. Greg Miller for fulfilling the added responsibility in overseeing and leading the Spring Retreat. Also we are thankful to our Spiritual Facilitators, Rev. Don Stone and Rev. Willie J. Hill Jr. We have been truly blessed by their sacrificial commitment to share their gifts and lives with the men of our churches. 72 The Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic One Hundred Thirty-Third Council
Respectfully Submitted, In Christ Service,
The Rev. Mark A. Specht, Chairman
Mr. Scott Applebaum The Ven. Dr. Paul U. Ekezie Mr. Gerald Higham The Rev. Roderick S. Lee Mr. Rupert Jeremy The Rev. John Milligan Mr. Wayne Patterson The Rev. Dcn. Samuel Orimogunje Mr. Jack Ross
Adjunct Members The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN MISSIONS
A teleconference meeting was convened for the members of the committee on Friday Oct. 18, 2013 in which much of the information below was discussed.
REC Mission Website Parishes are invited to link the REC Mission website to their Parish websites. In addition to current projects, everyone is invite to find reference information on Retired missionaries at http://www.recbfm.org/retirees/default.html and follow some mission events at http://www.recbfm.org/news/agenda.html
Colvins Matt and Sora Colvin along with their four children continue their ministry in the Philippines; Sora with her midwifery ministry, and Matt with his teaching. Matt Colvin recently posted an update on his blog, and because it is so fascinating, I include it below in its entirety. It reveals how passionate Matt is about his teaching ministry, and how unique it is. Please pray for and support the Colvins with your prayers and financial giving.
Do you know what percentage of the children of Christians enter full-time Christian service as missionaries, pastors, and other similar callings? One in two hundred, or 0.5%. Yet among the children of missionaries, that figure soars to 3 out of every 10, 30%. And of those 3, two of them will eventually go back to serve on the overseas mission field in some capacity themselves, and 17% will be long term missionaries. (Numbers from Raising Resilient MKs) I have ten classes a week to talk about the Bible, 73 God, and literature with 40 of these young men and women. Probably 10 or 15 of these kids will be teaching others the things I teach them about Jesus this year. Like Sora with her student missionary-midwives, God has put me in a place of greater leverage than I had in Cincinnati. When I was 12 years old and in the public schools (a miserable experience I would never wish on my kids), my mother taught me Latin at home. It was determinative for my future life, though I resisted and grumbled about it at the time. (“Do those Latin flashcards, or you’ll have no dessert tonight!” Yes, Mom was a tough cookie.) My pre- teen perspective was that I took a full slate of classes at school just like everyone else, so why should my summer vacation be ruined by having to learn Latin? But the lesson I subliminally learned was that my mother loved me and that she thought a knowledge of Latin was a precious enough possession that it was worth imparting to me despite my grumbling. That was the takeaway for me: teaching someone difficult concepts and ideas was a way of loving them. This love-language doesn’t work for everyone, and sometimes it isn’t understood until years later, but when it clicks, it is a beautiful thing.
A lot of missionary activity here in the Philippines is geared toward conversions. My ministry is not. I am not, for instance, running a youth camp designed to bring kids to a crisis so that they make a decision for Christ. Instead, I am using my knowledge of languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew) and ancient sources to give already committed Christians a deeper grounding and better reasons for what they already believe. And ironically, that makes my ministry a fairly rare one in a city that has a lot of crusades and revival meetings. It is easy to find preachers here who will “convert” you or get you ready for the Rapture. It is harder to find someone who knows enough Greek and has read enough scholarship to tell you, say, what N.T. Wright and David Daube say about the Sadducees and “neither angel nor spirit”, so that you can understand Acts 23:7-9 and teach it to others. I am not aiming to make converts; I want to make teachers, as Paul says: … what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2 ESV) This is a ministry that targets a smaller audience (“faithful men”, not unbelievers) and takes more time with them. One of the first questions my Latin students asked was, “How long will you be here?” They wanted to be sure that we are in it for the long haul 74 The Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic One Hundred Thirty-Third Council before committing to a long-term course of study. It takes time to learn an ancient language, or to cover the history of the early church, or to survey the Jewish background of the New Testament. Deep academic instruction is not a “one-and-done” ministry.
The depth of serious instruction gives me the chance to build the same sort of teacher- student-parent triangular relationships that I had as a teacher in Cincinnati. A teacher doesn’t just affect kids; through kids, he also touches parents. (How many MHA parents heard from their kids over dinner, “Guess what outrageous thing Mr. Colvin said today?”) Parents trust teachers with their kids. If you’re a faithful and excellent teacher, you will win favor and the hearts of parents. Many of our senders in Ohio have that relationship with me, and they are sponsoring our presence here in Davao City because they want me to form that sort of relationship with others. While my position teaching MKs at Faith Academy Mindanao was semi-miraculously lined up within 24 hours of deciding to become a full-time missionary, it isn’t the only ministry I’m engaged in here. I have also been blessed by our friends Pastor Vic and Cathy Bernales. Even before we arrived, they welcomed us with open arms. They have sought out opportunities for me to teach Filipino students. I have filled the pulpit for Pr. Vic when he was away. He invited me to teach church history and Jewish background of the NT in his Reformed Institute of Ministry. He and Cathy are the organizers of the homeschooling coop here in Davao City, and they advertised my Latin class and introduced me to other families who wanted to have their kids learn. They have also embraced with enthusiasm the idea that I should start a Greek class, and are spreading word about it to their friends and acquaintances in other churches. Their own older children, Yuri and Ysha, have been students in all my Latin and RIM classes. More than anyone else here in Davao City, they have been the enablers of my ministry here, seeking out opportunities for me to teach, and connecting me with Filipino homeschooling families and adult learners. I’m about to start the second academic quarter at Faith Academy tomorrow. When I get home, I’ll have Latin class in our dining room. Then it’s off to church to teach NT Jewish Background from 6:30 to 9:00. (Yes, Tuesday is loaded!) Thank you to our senders, and to the parents of my students, for entrusting me with this ministry.
Germany. 75 English Camp went well. This last summer several people from the Free Church of England and even a pastor from Serbia participated in the English Camp. Bishop Paul Hunt put together organized theatre play performances based on the life of Peter as part of the summer outreach. Bishop Gerhard Meyer is hosting another English Camp this summer of 2014. Please contact him if you know of somebody interested in serving and helping out with that.
Croatia. The Rev. Damien Grout will lead teams this spring to work and do evangelization in the city of Osijek, Croatia. The Church of the Good Shepherd is the place where teams will stay, work and worship. The Rt. Rev. Jazmin Milic is the Bishop who oversees the mission works in Croatia and Serbia, and he would be very much involved in supervising the activities. One of the great blessings of this mission is to get to know and work with Bishop Jazmin, and also to meet members of the different churches. It is planned for 12 people, three teams of four people serving for two weeks each, one after the other. The teams cannot exceed four due to the housing at the Good Shepherd Church of Osijek center; there is room for only four people at a time. The accommodations are very comfortable. The university students are eager to learn English, and the team would be involved in teaching conversational English classes based on the stories from the Gospel of Luke. On weekends there will be opportunity for team members to minister in preaching stations/mission works in different parts of the country. There are two Anglican mission works in Serbia. Dates are flexible, but April 22, 2014 the first team would arrive, followed two weeks later by the second team on May 6, and the last team would arrive for May 20. Each participant would do his own flight arrangement to Zagreb, Croatia, and then catch a train to Osijek. Damien would arrange for somebody to meet the team member at Zagreb airport to help the transportation to Church of the Good Shepherd in old town Osijek. During the school year the place is packed, so the possibility of a big class of young Croatians arriving at the church to learn conversational English from U.S. team members makes for an exciting evangelistic opportunity. $2,200.00 is estimated cost; approximately $1,400.00 for the round trip U.S. to Croatia and $800.00 for other expenses. Rev. Damien Grout thinks he has five or six team members from his parish in Alpine, Texas. He is looking for leaders, and members for the other teams. Two parishes are located in Serbia.
Judy King. Judy announced her retirement from BFM in 2012, and the BFM accepted her retirement, providing her a full salary during a year for her transition back to the US. Churches were encouraged to contribute to her pension. She is still translating parts of the Bible into the Apurina language, and wants to visit the Apurina people in Brazil from time to time. She is accepting donations to do those activities, and if you would like to support Judy checks should be made out directly to her.
Olsens. And It was Good, an autobiography by REC retired missionaries Jean and Dan Olsen, was published for family and friends in October (2013). Beginning with stories from their youth, and preparation for the mission field, the book goes on to tell their story in Africa: 1953-1962 in the Sudan, until the government refused to let them return; 1963-1964 in the Congo, until forced 76 The Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic One Hundred Thirty-Third Council out by civil war and the Simba rebellion; and 1965-1985 in Kenya. Reprinting and shipping details are still being worked out. Canon Bill Jerdan plans to have a copy at Diocesan Council and will be able to take orders. A reprint would require a minimum order of 50 copies, at about $10.00 each, plus about $4.00 for shipping and postage.
Christian Formation Ministries: The Rev. Samuel Maduma will lead a Training Seminar for catechists and clergy 26-30 November 26-30 in the Ruvuma Anglican Diocese in Tanzania. Please pray for the students, many of whom help lead mission churches in rural areas. The Board of Foreign Missions would like to raise $2,000.00 to enable Christian Formation Ministries to provide the Ruvuma Anglican Diocese with printed teaching materials for the trainees to use in their local ministries.
Jerdans. Bill and Diane Jerdan send monthly reports of their many activities. Bill is the executive secretary of BFM. He attended GAFCON 2 along with Bishop Sutton, Bishop Hicks, and Bishop Mott. Please see his report, or you can contact him through the web site for more information.
Roger Converse. Roger updated the teleconference participants about the ministry he and his wife have to international students at the University of Pennsylvania. They appreciate that more volunteers are helping out. Other activities include the following: 1. On Oct. 26, 2013 Roger will resume a training conference, the kind he used to do annually. 2. Roger is still involved in the Intervarsity graduate student ministry. 3. Pennsylvania Graduate Christian Fellowship is another ministry Roger is involved in that includes half nationals and half internationals. 4. “Intercultural Friends” to students and scholars. 5. They have a web site to tell interested students when and where meetings and things are happening. 6. Pastor Crum asked Roger to help with summer teams to parishes in our diocese.
Egypt. If conditions are safe enough, Dr. Chris Taylor possibly taking another team to Egypt in January. Please contact the Rev. Greg Miller if you know somebody interested in a mission opportunity to Egypt with Chris Taylor. Covenant Chapel R.E.C. in Basking ridge, NJ, made a donation of $7,500.00 to the Anglican Church of Egypt to purchase the machinery that enables hearing-impaired people to read the Bible. Bishop Mouneer Anis of Egypt spoke at Covenant Chapel too. Covenant Chapel also gave financial aid to Rev. Nadine of the Anglican Church in Pakistan for an emergency medical need. We thank Covenant Chapel for their sacrificial giving and participation in Anglican missions to the Middle East.
77 ACNA news: Mission Day at Trinity School for Ministry (311 Eleventh Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 - 724- 266-3838 - http://www.tsm.edu/ ): The Very Rev. Yee Ching Wah, Associate Mission Director, Diocese of Singapore, will speak on the opportunities for North American Anglicans to help Church Planting projects in Southeast Asia. Tues. Nov. 12, Lecture 7 pm; Wed. Nov. 13 Eucharist & Dean’s Hour 8:30 am-12 noon.
Blessings in Christ, The Rev. Paul S. Howden Please contact me for questions or corrections: [email protected] Rector of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, Scranton, Pennsylvania Chair of the Foreign Missions Committee of the Diocese, and member of the BFM of the REC
The Rev. Deacon Roger W. Converse gave a brief summary of his work with Intervarsity. Bishop Hicks announced that the Rev. Mr. Converse will chair the Short-Term Missions Committee in the ensuing year due to the Rev. Dr. David Crum asking to be relieved of the chairmanship of this committee. Bishop Hicks recognized Dr. Crum for his tremendous work toward the transformation of this committee and thanked Dr. Crum for his contribution of leadership over the last few years.
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
To the One Hundred Thirty-Third Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Dear Brethren: This committee was formed at the 128th Council for the purpose of developing and implementing short-term mission work within the Diocese. It is the goal of this committee that churches throughout the Diocese would join together in this short-term work at one or more of our parish churches during the summer. On Sunday, June 23rd, teams of volunteers converged on the Jersey shore from Catonsville, Maryland; Collingdale, Pennsylvania; and Scranton, Pennsylvania for the 2013 Missions Week that would take place at St. John’s By-the-Sea Reformed Episcopal Church in Ventnor, New Jersey. Most of the volunteers were housed at Stockton College in Galloway – about a 25 minute drive from St. John’s. St. John’s had sustained a considerable amount of damage in its basement as a result of Super Storm Sandy in early November 2012. Repairs had been made, but finishing touches were needed. Most of the 29 workers were engaged in caulking, taping, sanding and doing whatever was necessary to prepare the 6 rooms and hallway for painting on Monday. Painting began on Monday – in the kitchen area – and continued through the remainder of the week until work was halted on Friday. We applied two coats of primer and two finished coats to almost all of the
78 The Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic One Hundred Thirty-Third Council painted surfaces. We even painted storage areas, closets, a basement bathroom, and the stairway leading to the upstairs fellowship hall. Outside work was also done. On Monday a team removed a cracked portion of the sidewalk and repaved it. Loose bricks in the walls near the basement’s entrances were repaired by removing loose mortar and applying fresh mortar. The sump pump and drainage pipes were repaired and cleaned. A new light was installed that shines on one of the stained-glass windows. A number of the frames around the sanctuary windows were scraped, sanded and painted. There were even crews who installed air conditioning units. We did spend each evening – Monday through Thursday – at the beach. It was a great way to relax after a day of work. We got together for devotions each morning. These were led by Pastors Bretherick, Howden, Benner and Crum, and by Mr. Paul Czajkowski. The Lord blessed us with great unity, great energy, great weather, and His most glorious presence. What a week! Thank You, Lord! However, more than anything, we rejoice that our names are recorded in heaven (Luke 10:20). Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum Committee Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S MINISTRY
To the 133rd Council of the Diocese of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. Titus 2:3-5
The Ministry Wives is a group that studies God’s Word and provides fellowship and support for the wives of ministers and seminary students. In the past year, we have been reading Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver. We will begin reading a new book in the coming months.
The group meets every third Saturday of the month at St. Paul’s, Oreland. In the months when the Philadelphia clergy meet at the Seminary, the Ministry Wives group meets there at the same time.
We welcome and encourage all clergy and seminary wives to join us.
Respectfully submitted, Lisa Hicks and Edith Wegner
REPORT ON ASSISTANCE FOR PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY No report submitted.
79 Bishop Hicks announced the Appointed Committees for 2013-14 will be posted on the website (REC-NEMA.org) and copies of the appointments will be distributed to each parish at the close of these proceedings.
OLD BUSINESS No old business reported.
NEW BUSINESS Bishop Gillin was recognized to address the Council on the letter sent to each parish earlier in the year soliciting help from the rectors to aid the Nominations Committee in their effort to assign qualified and willing people to serve the Diocese on the various committees. Several questions were raised on the legality of submitting the information requested and the method of compilation. It was decided the bishops would reconsider the request to address the concerns raised on the floor.
Postulant Shawn Riley was recognized. He thanked the students of Christ Academy for their assistance in the Holy Communion service at St. Mark’s on Thursday. Their service was encouraging and greatly appreciated.
The video “Surprising Merrily” was presented to the Council.
The Council adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
The Most Rev. Leonard W. Riches pronounced the Benediction.
Respectfully submitted, Bonnie C. Abboud, Secretary Tonya M. Forsberg, Assistant Secretary
80 APPENDIX
DIRECTORY OF CLERGY (*Attended one or more sessions of the One Hundred Thirty Third Council)
Bishop Ordinary *HICKS, DAVID L., M.A., S.T.M. Administrative Office: (610) 292-9581 117 Redford Road FAX: (610) 292-9853 Oreland, PA 19075 E: [email protected]
Suffragan Bishop *GILLIN, R. CHARLES, M.Div. H: (856) 983-2314 38 Larkspur Drive O: (856) 762-0172 Marlton, NJ 08053 FAX: (856) 762-0188 E: [email protected] Presiding Bishop, REC; NEMA Ordinary (Retired) *RICHES, LEONARD W., M.Div., D.D. O: (610) 294-8001 85 Smithtown Road FAX: (610) 292-9853 Pipersville, PA 18947-1604 E: [email protected]
Missionary Bishop (Retired) Diocese of US Territories and Protectorates BOOTH, ROBERT H., B.D., D.D. H: (215) 536-3319 1611 Park Ave., Apt. 202 FAX: (215) 536-3665 Quakertown, PA 18951 E: [email protected]
Assistant Bishop (Retired) COX, DANIEL G., M.Div., D.D. H: (410) 747-4380 9 Hilltop Place FAX: (410) 747- 4380 Baltimore, MD 21228 E: [email protected]
OTHER PRESBYTERS
*@ABBOUD, JON W., M.Div., D. Min. 116 Marple Road O: (610) 449-6267 Haverford, PA 19041-1028 CELL: (610) 246-4879 St. Matthew’s REC, Havertown, PA E: [email protected]
*ANDRADE, EDUARDO A., M.R.E. H: (508) 559-1532 470 N. Central Street O: (508) 559-2284 E. Bridgewater, MA 02333 E: [email protected]
Good Shepherd REC, West Bridgewater, MA Dean, Convocation of New England
81 | A p p e n d i x BAIRD, RICHARD E., M.Div. H: (215) 848-5414 226 W. Winona Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19144 E: [email protected] St. Mark’s REC, Rydal, PA
*BENNER, CEDRIC R., M.Div. H: (410) 744-5101 409 Rockway Road O: (410) 744-3383 Catonsville, MD 21228 CELL: (443) 610-0410 Bishop Cummins REC, Catonsville, MD E: [email protected]
*BLITZ, MICHAEL D., M.Div. H: (443) 502-2949 558 Fountain Street Havre-de-Grace, MD 21078 E: [email protected] Grace REC, Havre-de-Grace, MD
BLUM, ROBERT W., M.Div., Ph.D. H: (410) 544-6080 10 Riverview Road FAX: (410) 647-7298 Severna Park, MD 21146 E: [email protected]
BRETHERICK, RONALD D., M.Div. H: (609) 822-3347 6 S. Sacramento Avenue O: (609) 822-3347 Ventnor City, NJ 08406 FAX: (609) 822-3068 St. John’s by-the-Sea, Ventnor, NJ E: [email protected]
BUNDT, GEORGE J., M.S., MBA H: (516) 266-5811 102 Stoothoff Street E. Northport, NY 11731
CAMPBELL, JOHN M. H: (302) 368-1955 126 Woodshade Drive Newark, DE 19702 E: [email protected]
*CLARK, JACK W., B.S. 177 Yearling Row CELL: (215) 757-3844 Chesapeake City, MD 21925 E: [email protected] St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Elkton, MD
*CRAIG, BARTON L., M.Div. H: (215) 757-3844 3240 Adams Court, North Bensalem, PA 19020 E: [email protected] St. Mark’s, Rydal, PA
*CROUTHAMEL, DALE H., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., D.D. H: (215) 799-0732 369 Acorn Avenue O: (610) 292-9852
82 | A p p e n d i x Telford, PA 18969 E: [email protected] St. Luke’s REC, New Providence, Interim CRUM, DAVID A., M.Div., D.Min. 32 Dunvegan Road H: (410) 744-3383 Baltimore, MD 21128 E: [email protected] Bishop Cummins REC, Catonsville, MD
FERNS, JOHN, Ph.D. 172 Park Street, West Dundas, Ontario L9H 1Y1 E: [email protected] St. George’s REC, Hamilton, Ontario
*FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL D., M.Div. H: (610) 355-0745 3421 West Chester Pike, B34 O: (610) 583-2770 Newton Square, PA 19073 E: [email protected] Grace REC, Collingdale, PA
*FORSBERG, JUSTIN M., M.Div. 206 Glen Gary Drive CELL: (610) 246-2171 Havertown, PA 19083 E: [email protected] St. Matthew’s RE Church, Havertown, PA
GARRISON, JR., WILLIAM G., M.Div. H: (215) 804-0745 1422 Mayflower Drive O: (610) 294-9290 Quakertown, PA 18951 E: [email protected] Emmanuel REC, Pipersville, PA
HAJEK, GARY C., M.Div. H: (410) 788-7439 1830 Caineswood Court Catonsville, MD 21228 E: [email protected]
HARRINGTON, MATTHEW P., B.Th., LL.M, S.J.D. 319 E. 50th Street, 11G O: (212) 755-0995 New York, NY 10022 First REC, New York, NY E: [email protected]
HARROLD, ROBERT H: (905) 708-1196 15 Exeter Drive St. Catherines, Ontario, L2P 3M9 E: [email protected] St. George’s REC, Hamilton, Ontario
*HAWKINS, WALTER L., M.Div. H: (215) 483-1241 674 Renz Street O: (215) 843-7214 Philadelphia, PA 19128 E: [email protected] Church of the Atonement, Philadelphia, PA Dean, Pennsylvania Convocation
83 | A p p e n d i x HEADMAN, WAYNE A., Th.M., D.D. H: (610) 409-1986 337 Meadowview Drive Trappe, PA 19426 E: [email protected]
HOLIMAN, JR., WILLIAM J., M.Div., D.D. (Chaplain) 2025 Gravenhurst Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-8699 E: [email protected]
HOWARD, DAVID C. 6321 Farmar Lane Flourtown, PA 19031 E: [email protected]
*HOWDEN, PAUL S., M.Div. H: (570) 848-2821 302 Wilcrest Road O: (570) 346-2762 Roaring Brook Twp., PA 18444 E: [email protected] Grace REC, Scranton, PA
*JENKINS, SR. WILLIAM A., B.R.E. H: (410) 893-7251 1314 Harkins Road O: (410) 467-1814 Pylesville, MD 21132 FAX: (410) 893-7251 Faith REC, Baltimore, MD E: [email protected] Dean, Convocation of Maryland and Delaware
*JORGENSEN, ERIC W., M.Div., S.T.D. H: (410) 549-6619 2105 Curtis Court O: (410) 795-1249 Sykesville, MD 21784 FAX: (410) 795-8820 St. Stephen’s REC, Eldersburg, MD E: [email protected]
LEE, RODERICK S., M. Div., M.S.W. H: (610) 853-9855 3317 Rodney Drive Newtown Square, PA 19073 E: [email protected] St. Matthew’s REC, Havertown, PA
LYON, ROBERT, B.Th., B.Ed., M.A., M.Div. 4-92 Woodlawn Road, East H: (519) 821-8688 Guelph, Ontario N1E 1B7 E: [email protected] St. George’s REC, Hamilton, Ontario
*MARCH, DONALD L., M.Div. H: (717) 240-1364 131 N. East Street CELL: (717) 440-1238 Carlisle, PA 17013 E: [email protected] St. Michael’s REC, Harrisburg, PA
*MCLYNN, GERALD S. H: (908) 725-1495 84 | A p p e n d i x 23 Fieldstone Drive Somerville, NJ 08876 E: [email protected] *MEDVICK, JOHN C. 901 Church Road H: (215) 836-5432 Oreland, PA 19075 E: [email protected] St. Paul’s REC, Oreland, PA
MENSAH, JOHN 243 S. Third Avenue #7A O: (718) 744-1599 Mount Vernon, NY 10550 E: [email protected] Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bronx, NY
*MILLER, GREGORY J., M.Div. H: (908) 630-9177 22 Ash Street
O: (908) 766-6174 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 E: [email protected] Covenant RE Chapel, Basking Ridge, NJ Dean, Convocation of New Jersey
*MILLIGAN, JOHN H: (201) 938-0884 177 Harrison Avenue, 2nd floor O: (201) 332-7387 Jersey City, NJ 07304 E: [email protected] Church of Our Redeemer, Jersey City, NJ
PARDON, ROBERT T., M.Div, Th.M H: (508) 998-0939 96 Armsby Street O: (508) 947-9571 New Bedford, MA 02745 E: [email protected] Good Shepherd REC, West Bridgewater, MA
*PATTERSON, JASON, S., M.A., Th.M. 1162 Beverly Road H: 336-465-2840 Rydal, PA 19046 O: 215-884-7660 St. Mark’s REC, Rydal, PA E: [email protected]
*PELLE, BELGRAVE, Th.M. H: (845) 371-7917 26 BuenaVista Avenue O: (718) 665-9446 Hillcrest Heights, NY 10977 E: [email protected] St. Mary’s REC, Bronx, NY Dean, Convocation of New York
PHIPPS, EUGENE H: (718) 789-4396 21 St. James Place, #23-D O: (718) 636-4378 Brooklyn, NY 11205 E: [email protected] Jesus the Good Shepherd, Brooklyn, NY
85 | A p p e n d i x RAUN, JAMES P., Ph.D. 25 Ruxview Court #302 O: (410) 296-5771 Towson, MD 21204 E: [email protected]
*RICHES, JONATHAN S., M.Div., S.T.M, D.Min., Ph.D. H: (215) 675-1861 213 Olive Avenue O: (610) 292-9852 Horsham, PA 19044 E: [email protected] Emmanuel REC, Pipersville, PA
SIMPSON, JOHN S., M.Div., Ph.D. H: (508) 740-3621 180 Chestnut FarmWay C: Raynham, MA 02767 E: [email protected]
SMITH, THE VERY REV. JOHN R., B.A. H: (905) 527-9431 15 Kenmore Road Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 3T8 Archdeacon/Dean of Eastern Canada E: [email protected]
*SPADAFORA, FRANK M., M.Div. H: (856) 216-7172 210 Rhode Island Avenue CELL: (609) 304-4842 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 E: [email protected]
*SPECHT, MARK A., M.Div. H: (610) 892-5938 106 S. New Middletown Road O: (610) 566-1776 Media, PA 19063 FAX: (610) 566-6502 Grace REC, Havre-de-Grace, MD E: [email protected]
*THOMPSON, CHIRON P., M. Ed. H: (215) 844-3165 6045 Magnolia Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 E: [email protected] Church of the Messiah, Philadelphia, PA
WALTERS, RICHARD K., M.Div. H: (336) 289-4537 2922 Sussex Drive CELL: (267) 259-6954 Jamestown, NC 27282 E: [email protected]
WEST, WAYNE E., M.Div. H: (215) 753-9055
Leamy House #12 115 E. Roumfort Road Philadelphia, PA 19119-1636
*WHITACRE, RODNEY A., Th.D. H: (412) 741-9454 107 Colonial Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 E: [email protected]
86 | A p p e n d i x LICENSED CLERGY
EZENEKWE, THE VEN. ELLIS OGBOGU Kano Diocese of the Providence of Nigeria
NNAGI, THE REV. BENJAMIN 4078 Grace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466 Mail: PO Box 1082, Bronx, NY 10469 (347) 751-5542 Anglican Uka Nki Igbo REC
DEACONS
*BUCHANAN, M. Russell, M.Div. 7411 Kelly Drive CELL: (610) 212-5965 Norristown, PA E: [email protected]
*CARR, MICHAEL J., M.Div. H: (609) 291-7651 222 Harrison Avenue Mt. Holly, NJ 08060-2010 E: [email protected] Grace REC, Collingdale, PA
*CONVERSE, ROGER W., M.Div. H: (215) 382-9722 308 N. 37th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 E: [email protected]
HOLLOWAY, JASON A., M.Div. H: (610) 270-1702 271 W. Tulpehocken Street CELL: (610) 506-8705 Philadelphia, PA 19144 E: [email protected] Church of the Atonement, Philadelphia, PA
LUTH, PAUL PO Box 77-516B H: (905) 562-0907 Canboro Road CELL: Wellandport, Ontario, L0R 2J0 E: [email protected] St. George’s Anglican Church, Hamilton, Ontario
MACNAMARA, JAMES, B.Ed., M.Div. H: (416) 429-7878 88 St. Hubert Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4J 3Z5 E: [email protected] St. George’s REC, Hamilton, Ontario
*SCHMUCK, THOMAS H: (508) 697-8825 15 Sunset Lane FAX: (508) 279-1780 Bridgewater, MA 02324 E: [email protected] Good Shepherd REC, West Bridgewater, M
87 | A p p e n d i x *WEGNER, CARL F. 1600 Church Road, C-104 CELL: (215) 380-8366 Wyncote, PA 19095 E: [email protected]
DEACONESSES BROWNE, I. OLIVENE H: (718) 681-2596 1010 Sherman Avenue, #3L O: (212) 923-3540 Bronx, NY 10456 St. Mary’s REC, Bronx, NY
PRESBYTERS NOT IN GOOD STANDING (See Title I, Canon I, Sec. 2) ALLATT III, EDWARD ARNDT, WAYNE S. BABIKOW, DAVID S. BAUER, ALAN D. DEWS, HARRY G. MAY, THOMAS R. MCBRATNEY, JR., JOSEPH H. SCHMID, ROBERT O. THOMPSON, RICHARD F.
DEACONS NOT IN GOOD STANDING ANDERSON, WARREN BAILEY, LEON F. RUDOLPH, DAVID L. SEAMANS, JAMES S. SMILEY, DANIEL C. SOLANKY, SAMEE TUTON, ROBERT T., B.D.
RETIRED PRESBYTERS FEECK, RAYMOND 8413 Hunters Trace Sellersburg, IN 47172
GEORGE, PERCY 353 Beach 57th Street, 5G Arverne, NY 11692
88 | A p p e n d i x KIDWELL, RAPLH H. 4706 Forge Acre Drive Perry Hall, MD 21128
MCINTYRE, ROBERT N. 3657 Windridge Drive Doylestown, PA 18902
OLSEN III, DANIEL 1104 Langford Way Minneola, FL 34715
@ROPPELT, FRANK C. Heritage Towers 200 Veterans’ Lane, #303 Doylestown, PA 18901
WILSON, THOMAS R. 12308 14th Avenue, East Bradenton, FL 34212-2799
RETIRED DEACONS GODMAN, CODY L., B.S. 807 Boxcar Drive Westminster, MD 21257
POSTULANTS @APPLETON, ROBERT A. Grace REC, Havre-de-Grace, MD
CRAIG, TIMOTHY St. Stephen’s REC, Eldersburg, MD
*FRANCE, DAVID A. Emmanuel REC of Four Brooks, Pipersville, PA
*RILEY, SHAWN D. Grace REC, Collingdale, PA
*SPEARS, LAWRENCE St. Timothy’s Anglican, Mt. Laurel, NJ
89 | A p p e n d i x DIRECTORY OF PARISHES BALTIMORE, MD Faith Church, The Very Rev. William A. Jenkins, Rector 5071 E. Federal Street, 21205 (410) 766-3475 BASKING RIDGE, NJ Covenant Chapel, The Very Rev. Gregory J. Miller, Rector 127 W. Oak Street, 07920 (908) 766-6174 BRONX, NY Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo Church, The Rev. Benjamin Nnagi, Rector PO Box 1082, 10469 (347) 751-5542 Holy Trinity Anglican Church, The Rev. John Ofori-Mensah, Rector 243 S. Third Avenue #7A, 10550 St. Mary’s Church, c/o The Very Rev. Belgrave Pelle, Rector 411 E. 143rd Street, 10454 (718) 665-9446 BROOKLYN, NY Jesus the Good Shepherd, The Rev. Eugene Phipps, Rector 845 Lenox Road, 11203 (718) 636-4378 CATONSVILLE, MD Bishop Cummins Church, The Rev. Dr. David A. Crum, Rector 2001 Frederick Road, 21228 (410) 744-3383 COLLINGDALE, PA Grace Church, The Rev. Michael D. Fitzpatrick, Rector (Mission) 523 Clifton Avenue, 19023 (610) 583-2770 ELDERSBURG, MD St. Stephen’s Church, The Rev. Eric W. Jorgensen, Rector 2275 Liberty Road, 21784 (410) 795-1249 ELKTON, MD St. Peter’s Anglican Church, The Rev. Jack W. Clark, Vicar (Mission) 61 Port Herman Road, 21915 (410) 939-2886 HAMILTON, ONTARIO St. George’s Church, The Rev. Dr. John Ferns, Rector 134 Emerson Avenue, L8S 2X8 (905) 540-1420 HARRISBURG, PA St. Michael’s Church, The Rev. Donald L. March, Rector (Mission) 1825 Good Hope Road, Enola, PA 17025 HAVERTOWN, PA St. Matthew’s Church, The Ven. Dr. Jon W. Abboud, Rector The Rev. Roderick S. Lee, Assistant Minister The Rev. Justin M. Forsberg, Assistant Minister 200 Glen Gary Drive, 19083 (610) 449-6267 HAVRE-DE-GRACE, MD Grace Church, The Rev. Mark A. Specht, Rector P.O. Box 92, 21078 (410) 939-2866 JERSEY CITY, NJ Church of Our Redeemer, The Rev. John Milligan, Rector 734 Ocean Avenue, 07304 (201) 332-4294; 332-7387
90 | A p p e n d i x MOUNT LAUREL, NJ St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, No Rector (Mission) NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ St. Luke’s Church, The Rev. Dr. Dale H. Crouthamel, Interim 260 South Street, 07974 (908) 464-1945 NEW YORK, NY First Church, The Rev. Dr. Matthew P. Harrington, Rector 317 E. 50th Street, 10022 (212) 755-0995 ORELAND, PA St. Paul’s Church, The Rev. John C. Medvick, Rector 800 Church Road, 19075 (215) 836-5432 PHILADELPHIA, PA Church of the Atonement, The Very Rev. Walter L. Hawkins, Rector (Mission) 6100 Greene Street, 19144 (215) 843-7214 Church of the Messiah, The Rev. Chiron P. Thompson, Rector 198 East Herman Street, 19144 (215) 844-2431 St. Luke’s/Bishop Hoffman Memorial Church, No Rector (Mission) 6701 Frankford Avenue, 19135 (215) 333-4185 PIPERSVILLE, PA Emmanuel Church of Four Brooks, The Rev. William G. Garrison, Jr., Rector 80 Smithtown Road, 18947 (610) 294-9290 RYDAL, PA St. Mark’s & Memorial Church of Our Redeemer, The Rev. Jason S. Patterson, Rector 1162 Beverly Road, 19046 (215) 884-7660 SCRANTON, PA Grace Church, The Rev. Paul S. Howden, Rector 104 Laurel Drive, 18505 (570) 346-2762 SOMERVILLE, NJ Emmanuel Church, The Rev. Gerald S. McLynn, Rector 100 Grant Avenue, 08876 (908) 725-2678 VENTNOR, NJ Church of St. John’s by-the-Sea, The Rev. Ronald D. Bretherick, Rector 6 S. Sacramento Avenue, 08406 (609) 822-3347 WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA Good Shepherd Church, c/o The Very Rev. Eduardo A. Andrade, Rector PO Box 447, 02379 (508) 559-2284
91 | A p p e n d i x @ADDENDUM (Information as of the Printing of the Minutes)
CLERGY ROLL
PRESBYTER
ABBOUD, JON W. Resigned as Archdeacon, effective 9/16/13
CARR, GREGORY P. Transferred to Elim Fellowship (Lima, NY) effective 9/18/13
LAMBOOY, PHILIP J. Transferred to ACNA, Diocese of Mid-Atlantic effective 10/28/13
WORKOWSKI, RICHARD W. Transferred to REC Diocese of Central States, effective 11/19/13
DEACONS APPLETON, ROBERT A. ordained deacon 12/28/13
RETIRED CLERGY ROPPELT, FRANK C. deceased 12/22/13
PARISHES
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ St. Luke’s Reformed Episcopal Church The Rev. Dr. Dale H. Crouthamel assigned as Interim, effective 10/20/13
PASADENA, MD Christ the King Reformed Episcopal Church, left REC, effective 9/18/13
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