The Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago
INFORMATION BOOKLET The 145th Session The 145th Session of the Annual Synod of the Annual Synod of the Annual Synod
Wednesday 7th June to Theme: Saturday 10th June, 2017 “Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for Couva Banquet and Conference Centre God’s Kingdom” Couva Shopping Complex 145th Annual Meeting of Synod
Stewardship: Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for God’s Kingdom
Contents
Notice of Meeting …………………………………………………………………………….2 Agenda ...... 3 Thursday June 8, 2017 ...... 3
Friday June 9, 2017 ...... 3
Saturday June 10, 2017 ...... 4
MINUTES OF THE 144th ANNUAL MEETING OF SYNOD ...... 5 -25
ELECTION INFORMATION ...... 26-27 DC NOMINEES TO BOARD OF FINANCE………………………………………… 28-30
REGULATION 27: Of Standing Orders ...... 31-33 RULES OF ORDER ...... 34-36
MEMBERS OF SYNOD 2017: Regulation 8 ...... 37 BISHOPS ...... 37
DIOCESAN OFFICALS ...... 37
CLERGY ...... 37-40
LAY DELEGATES ...... 41-42
Adminstrative Staff ...... 43 The Synod Planning Committee ...... 44 Acknowledgements ...... 44
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145th Annual Meeting of Synod
Notice of Meeting
To the Members of Synod:
Notice is hereby given that the 145th Session of the Annual Synod of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago will be held from Wednesday June 7, to Saturday June 10, 2017 at the Couva Banquet and Conference Centre, Couva Shopping Complex.
The Session opens on June 7th with Holy Eucharist at 6:00 pm at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain. The Synod continues each day with Holy Eucharist at 7:00 am followed by business sessions from Thursday June 8th to Saturday June 10th 2017 at the Conference Centre in Couva.
Petal-Dawn Hinkson Diocesan Secretary April 3, 2017
Stewardship: Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for God’s Kingdom
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145th Annual Meeting of Synod
Synod 2017
AGENDA
Day 1
Thursday June 8, 2017
06:55 am Safety Briefing 07:00 am Holy Eucharist – North East Region 08:00 am Registration/Breakfast 09:00 am Roll Call of Clergy and Lay Representatives 09:05 am House Announcements & Reminders re Standing Orders 09:15 am Confirming the Minutes of Synod 2016 09:45 am Bishop’s Charge 10:30 am Presentation – Strategic Plan Implementation Discussion
12:00 pm LUNCH 01:00 pm Education Presentation (Secondary) 01.30 pm Education Presentation (Primary) Discussion 02.15 pm Regional Reports (N.E, Tobago, N.W, South) 04:15 pm Evening Prayer – North West Region
Day 2
Friday June 9, 2017
06:55 am Safety Briefing 07:00 am Holy Eucharist – South Region 08:00 am Registration/Breakfast 09:00 am House Announcements & Reminders re Standing Orders 09:15 am Presentation from the Board of Finance 10.00 am. Appointment of Auditors 10:30 am Open Forum (Floor to raise questions on any report) 11:45 am Photo shoot
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12:00 pm LUNCH 01:30 pm Election of Officers of Finance Board & Diocesan Council 02.30 pm Reading of Notices of Motions/Giving Notice of Motions 03.30 pm Presentation of the Website 4.00 pm Evening Prayer – South Region
Day 3 Saturday June 10, 2017 06:55 am Safety Briefing 07:00 am Holy Eucharist – Tobago Region 08:00 am Registration/Breakfast 09:00 am House Announcements & Reminders re Standing Orders 09:05 am Presentation by the Board of Social Responsibility 10.05 am St Mary’s Children Home 10.30 am Debate on Motions of which Notice has been given 12:00 pm LUNCH 01:00 pm Summary of Recommendations 01:30 pm Communication of the Bishop /Announcements/Memorial & Petitions 02:00 pm Any Other Business 03:00 pm Synod closes with Evening Prayer – Tobago Region
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO MINUTES OF THE 144th ANNUAL MEETING OF SYNOD HELD AT THE ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH PARISH HALL TACARIGUA, TRINIDAD OPENING SERVICE: THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, POS TRINIDAD WEDNESDAY May 4, 2016 - SATURDAY MAY 7, 2016
Theme: “‘Stewardship: Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for God’s Kingdom.’
Wednesday May 4, 2015 - Opening Service
The Opening Service of Synod began with a Procession and Eucharistic Service at The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, POS at which Clergy, Lay Ministers, Parishioners and specially invited guests, from throughout Trinidad & Tobago participated. The congregation totaled 360 persons of whom 350 were Communicants. Among those in attendance was The President of the Republic of T&T, President Anthony Thomas Carmona, Mrs Webster Roy, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, representing the Prime Minister and the Minster of Labour, Mrs. Jennifer Baptiste Primus.
SERMON The Rt. Rev. Claude Berkley, Bishop of Trinidad & Tobago, delivered the Sermon. He noted that this was the first mass of the Feast of the Ascension, which marks the return of Jesus to the Father in heaven. He added that it is considered one of the Principal Feasts observed in our Church.
He quoted from Hebrews 9:24: ‘For Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.’
He explained that this celebration of the return of the Christ to the Father highlighted the concept of completion in mission, amplifying the hope that Easter raises and provides a fuller picture of God’s saving action. Hence it can be treated as a template for our own indelible connection to the work of God’s Mission
He added that the story reveals that Jesus’ obedience and movement were complete. He came from the Father with a particular purpose, he returned to the Father in completion of that purpose. The significance therefore lies in our empowerment, as people of faith, to fulfill the command of the risen and ascended Lord.
He further explained that this event would have left the disciples dejected, confused and afraid. Nevertheless, they followed the instruction that they were to engage in prayer and wait, not only out of obedience, but because of desire. They desired the promised power from on high and all that goes with it. Their desire was holy and good, for God and the things of God.
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He noted that modern society and 21st century life had thrown up a people of great impatience and dismissiveness. An instant society, with instant products and instant expectations, resulting in a culture of impunity among us as a nation, in which deviants commit crimes and boldly walk away, without any fear of its consequences
He then questioned what was our desire as a Church, as a City, and as a Nation of talented citizens, reminding that our parents knew those values, and maintained the difference between right and wrong. Yet, in the current environment, the educated elite, used right and wrong conveniently and were allowed to get away, reflecting a culture of impunity. He warned that if we continued to cheapen desire and trivialize passion, then we will lose the ability to recognize what is a desire of worth, which is the power of God.
He also questioned our desire for our country, suggesting that it could be a desire for the adequate social and spiritual formation of our men and boys, as per the theme of the Synod. He reminded that males were the predominant group in most casualties and lamented their absence in church, schools and family life, making reference to our own St Michael School for Boys.
He proposed the following desires, which were all achievable: • A special intensified ministry to men and boys that would sustain strong spiritual and social formation among the men and boys of our communities. He added that the intention must not to beat down males, but to provide inspiration and drive. He also took the take the opportunity to salute those persons working to transform banditry and gangster life into agricultural production. • To make the required intervention to restore balance to our overburdened and heavily challenged arm of the State? • A plan for our young men of the church, of the communities and of the nation, as obtained in every civilized society. • A strategy of consensus building as a means of forging unity in decision making in our country. One that will bring diverse interests to the table to plan for and address the issues of crime and violence, corruption, wanton road use, delayed justice, support for law and order, high cost of living, institutional strengthening and nation building.
He advised that we were called to pray and to wait, with desire and that our prayer could be: “Set us free O God from the degraded desires of violence, selfishness, arrogance and hate, so that we may desire your power promised from on high. With that desire O God, we may wait and pray, and pray and wait, not as in idling, but with the passion of your love – love for God, for one another, for the building up of the church, and for the building up of the nation”.
He likened the above to Jesus’ words, “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” -Matthew 5:16. The Sermon was well received.
BUSINESS SESSIONS
Each day’s Business Session began with Morning Prayer and Eucharist at 7:00am, at the St Mary’s Anglican Church, followed by breakfast.
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DAY 1: Thursday May 5, 2015 – Business Session
Safety Briefing Consistent with OSHA and the Diocesan Safety Policy, the Safety Briefing was provided.
Call to Order Following the Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Archdeacon Primus called the meeting to order and handed the meeting over to the Bishop in Council, The Rt. Rev’d. Claude Berkley.
Quorum / Roll Call Bishop Berkley advised that the Register would be used in lieu of roll call, and on request, the Diocesan Secretary confirmed that there was a quorum for each of the three (3) Houses: Bishops - 3 of 4: Clergy – 46 of 70: Laity – 46 of 54.
Excuses - His Lordship advised of the following: • Justice Paula Mae Weekes (Chancellor), Mr Mark Ramkerrysingh (Registrar), Mrs. Jennifer Frederick (Trustee) Ms. Sharon Lamy (Youth Director) all of whom had indicated that because of pressing commitments, they would join the Synod later. • Rev. Shelly-AnnTenia and Father Maxwell (ill) • Bishop Clive Abdulah, Mr. Stephen Sheppard, Ms. Urshell Lewis.
Welcome Bishop Berkley thanked all for accepting the invitation to attend the Synod and extended a warm welcome to all present, particularly the youth representatives, the newly Ordained and those attending Synod for the first time, and asked that they introduce themselves. He noted that this was the Highest Executive Body of the Church and reminded that the responsibilities and duties of all delegates continued until March 2017, at which time, new delegates will be nominated, by the parishes and the other Executive Bodies of the Church. The Bishop extended a special welcome to Mrs.Hazel Manning and her team, as well as Rev. Wilkinson of the Methodist Church.
MINUTES It was agreed that the Minutes of Synod 2015, which had been circulated previously, will be treated as read.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The Minutes were confirmed on a motion moved by Father Anthony Mowlabash and seconded by Canon Richard Jacob, subject to the following correction: Page 24 item (vi) delete “on” add “in”.
SYNOD CHARGE In his Charge, Bishop Berkley indicated that we were experiencing another grand opportunity for reflection on our purpose, our vocation as a diocese, and for resolution and renewed commitment to the fulfillment of that purpose or vocation. He stated that Bishop Ian T. Douglas, of the Diocese of Connecticut, in his paper, Co-creating Common Good: Diocesan Collaboration in the Mission of God, asked the question, “What is the vocation of a diocese in creating common good”. He described diocese, “not as the office of the Bishop and his staff, but rather the common witness to and participation in God’s mission by parishes and worshipping communities in a specific geographical location,” meaning how we, as an
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Anglican Church, working in common, affects and serves in the context in which God has placed us.
Bishop Berkley noted that the question of the common good had been raised frequently, as members of our diocese tried to assess the meaning of some displays of unwillingness, tardiness and resistance to some of the activities we had been attempting as a diocese. He emphasized that there was need to move beyond “holding services” and doing “maintenance ministry” to innovation, growth and full mission mode. He reminded that we had acted on building capacity in several areas for enabling and fostering the skills and collaboration needed for serving the common good, and encouraged the entire team of clergy and laypersons to press on, and in some cases, to intensify their efforts to serve the common good in fulfillment of our Baptismal call and status.
He invited Synod 2016 to assess and reassess and continually give direction, thereby finding ways to intensify our collaboration as a united body in service to our Lord and King.
Bishop Berkley noted the many challenges with which we were faced, including: • The murder rate, which was out of control, at approximately one a day, with no forthcoming assurance of a process for stemming the flow. He asked whether our work in spiritual formation in schools, Sunday school, and community projects were providing a long-term application to this situation? • Racial exchanges on social media as well as isolated exchanges and accusations arising from time to time. He noted that this was an assault on our common humanity and on the many forms of integration and unity that had been forged over many decades. This behavior underscored a deep distrust that was endemic across the national community. He advised that we needed to keep the focus on the family and the work to be done in parishes to strengthen this important unit of society. He added that we must love one another in order to bring an end to distrust and racial challenges. • The Panama Papers (data leak of secret documents from Mossack Fonseca & Co.) emphasized the widespread, nature of corruption, greed and immorality across the world and certainly in the highest offices of governance. He advised that in 2015, Trinidad and Tobago scored 39. One up from 38 in 2014. He added that, as the salt of the earth, we the Church must resolve to work towards reducing corruption in our nation. • There was evidence to show that there were serious challenges to the dispensing of Justice by the national Justice System. He therefore concluded that an urgent and significant intervention was needed to restore balance. He recommended that Synod reexamine the ministry of our Church to the Prisons. Additionally, we needed to be advocates for prison reform and providers of proposals for treating with the long delays. • Human trafficking and the increasing number of missing persons advertised as simply disappearing without a trace. • The commentators in the media had lamented a culture of impunity, advising that there was the need to identify and analyse our value system and the historical and sociological factors, that cause Trinbagonians to readily accept a culture in which deviants commit crimes and boldly walk away, without any fear of its consequences. He noted that the educated elites had continued to use right and wrong conveniently, without repercussions and that the church
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must have something to say about that kind of culture, which was deleterious to good citizenship and civilized community. • The figures for divorce continued to indicate a consistent trend, which ought to be of concern to the Church as ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage. He recommended that the need to give greater attention to the processes of marriage preparation and marriage support, in the planning of our work of mission. Also the need to keep the focus on the family and the work to be done in parishes to strengthen this important unit of society. • Our period of economic stringency, which required Christian stewardship to exercise greater care and reason in the use of scarce resources. Parishes were encouraged to utilize the personnel resources available to counsel, guide and educate about the options available in a time of recession. He advised that it was a good time to address the pillar of finance in the consideration of the New Wine Vineyard Vision, since circumstances meant that people were keener to learn about management of their finances. He encouraged parishes to focus on teaching about finances as one expression of good stewardship and as a positive response to difficult economic times.
He noted that it was under the foregoing circumstances that the Project Management Team (PMT) had put forward for consideration and action, the theme – Stewardship: Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for the Kingdom. This theme followed on from the theme of the previous two years – Stewardship: Nurturing and Empowering Youth – enabling the present and he future.
He expressed his appreciation to the parishes that had addressed the issue of youth empowerment and had set systems in place to sustain such a ministry, noting that youth development was one of the pillars of the New Wine Vineyard vision, which must be addressed strategically and with urgency. He then encouraged the other parishes to work on this area of youth empowerment in obedience to our Lord’s teaching and for the strengthening of our ministry and mission. He added that our youth were a valuable resource and the future of the church and that we had a duty to work with them to ensure their formation and life in the Church.
With respect to the focus on boys and men, he reminded that the Anglican Church had been blessed with primary and secondary schools, that allowed for an important mission field for intentional discipleship and spiritual formation. He appealed to all parishes to focus on the schools within their boundaries, especially our own schools, since they were readily available for our work of mission, human development, propagation of the faith, as well as a space for spiritual formation of the young, which was a golden opportunity for fulfilling our mandate.
Bishop referred to his request to parishes, for a 2-3 year plan of new wine initiatives, with the intention to develop a deliberate approach to activating the vision in the parishes across the diocese, which were to have been submitted in Advent 2015. The response had been disappointing.
Bishop Berkley stated that in an attempt to strengthen leadership skills, the clergy of the diocese participated in a Leadership Development Program following the John Maxwell Team model, and led by the Leadership Firm. Mrs. Hazel Manning, a certified coach, teacher and speaker with the John Maxwell Team, and Lead Consultant with the Leadership Firm, spearheaded the program of training. The group had completed the original 10-week seminar
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Bishop Berkley referred to his request for urgency in formulating a comprehensive Christian Education program for the diocese, during the 2015 Synod, and there was nothing to show. He again appealed to the Commission on Ministry to expedite its work on this plan.
He advised that he was happy to report that in the area of compliance with diocesan obligations and requests, we had inched closer to the goal of full compliance. The Trustees had expressed satisfaction with the efforts of parishes in payment of assessments. In the area of Sunday Averages, a few parishes remained outstanding and so selfishly affected the averages for the Regions. However, in spite of this unwillingness by a few, there had been an estimated attendance of 4946 worshippers per Sunday for 2015 in the diocese, which was an increase over 4583 worshippers in 2014. He thanked the clergy and people of the various parishes for their work of hospitality and love extended to the rest of the worshipping community.
He advised that Declining Membership Strategies had been changed to Growing Congregations to give a more positive spirit to this work that continued to be an important concern for the church, since it was about how we use our God given gifts to do mission, in responding to the challenges around us.
Clergy Matters Bishop Berkley expressed his gratitude to the clergy for their hard work in often, difficult circumstances. He encouraged them to persevere in obeying their call, though one can always demand more, which was a reminder of the need to develop support personnel to assist.
He noted that during the past year: • Fifteen (15) Deacons were ordained after preparation in a Lay Evangelist program. He reminded that they were non-stipendiary and provided support mainly to their home churches. • Five students were sent to Codrington College for a period of one year, and one student for one semester. • The Commission on Ministry, clergypersons and others had continued to discern ministry gifts in persons. He reminded that this process of formation for ministry is the work of the whole church and required the prayerful attention of all. • The Revd. Canon John Rohim had opted for early retirement. In December 2015 he had ended his service as Rector of St Michael and All Angels Parish and Chaplain to the Defence Force. • Revd. Andrew Hoyte had resigned from the diocese in December 2015. • Three (3) clergy persons had been called to higher service. They were Fr. Amos Browne, Fr. Quilton Callendar and Fr. Wilford Carrington. On behalf of the Synod, he extended deepest commiserations to the families of the departed clergy. • He requested a meeting with the committee of The Diocesan Servers Guild soon after synod, since the guild had not taken off in the manner.
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• He noted that the small team of persons, referred to as the Writing Team, had been unable to get started and that he will meet with them to review their interest in pursuing this area of work. • Visitation Week that was announced at last year’s synod was launched during the week of Good Shepherd Sunday 2016. This signaled the beginning of active and practical evangelism, which is an ongoing process, and will allow for the next generation of Anglicans to be trained to evangelize as a matter of course. The Teams had reported positive responses. He commended the parishes, which had begun this work, and encouraged those who were still mobilizing.
He noted that the Anglican Communion was very much in evangelism mode, having been commissioned by The Archbishops of Canterbury and York in all their parishes in England. Also, the Primates of the Communion, in their January 2016 meeting, had committed to evangelism. In addition, the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) had adopted a resolution on Intentional Discipleship. • In May 2015, the Bishop of Chelmsford and his wife visited our diocese, adding that we have a Companion Relationship with the Diocese of Chelmsford. Bishop Cottrell was our preacher at the Diocesan Family Day in Tobago. • In February 2016, Anglicanism Reloaded II took place at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain. The Revd. Professor Kortright Davis gave an exhilarating address and useful material was collected from the panel discussions. Bishop called on Synod to move a resolution outlining its intention for the responding to the material gained from Reloaded II. • Provincial Synod was held in Barbados in November 2015 exploring the theme – Anglicans: Celebrating and Sharing our Gifts for Mission and Ministry. The Province had adopted the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion as follows:
(i) To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom. (ii) To teach, baptize and nurture new believers. (iii) To respond to human need in loving service. (iv) To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation. (v) To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
These will become a working guide for our work of mission as a diocese in this Province. Also, an Action Plan was created to keep the focus and to enable fulfillment of the resolutions, which would inform policy revision and formulation. The intention was that some resolutions will be addressed by the Dioceses and some by the Commissions.
In closing Bishop Berkley expressed his appreciation to our donors and partners in mission especially the Society for the Advancement of the Christian Faith (SACF), the New England Company, The Bishop’s Commissaries and Friends of the Diocese Overseas in the UK and US respectively. He also thanked his family for their sacrificial love and support as well as all clergy, staff and volunteers in the Diocese for their support and advice.
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He ended his Charge by encouraging all to press on in the Vineyard in obedience to the call of God, while praying that we may never become weary in doing what is right. He then extended his best wishes for a meaningful Synod 2016.
St. Michael School for Boys In response to a question raised by Canon Knolly Clarke, Bishop Berkley advised that, based on the Resolution approved at last year’s Synod, we had developed and presented the exit strategy to the relevant Government Minister and Ministry. They had requested time to find alternative accommodation for the boys. In addition, they had prepared an “isolation Unit”, to house the more difficult boys. The Government was then changed and the Board was given authority hire staff on contract. However, the regular workers (hired through the Ministry) had continued to be un-cooperative.
He confirmed that we had renewed our request for a meeting with the Ministry / new Minister and a response was received the day before stating that the meeting will be scheduled soon.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION – STRATEGIC PLAN Bishop Berkley then introduced Mrs. Hazel Manning and members of the Leadership Firm, who had been charged with the responsibility of preparing a Strategic Plan for the Diocese, for the period 2016 -2020, which was intended to be the blueprint for the success of the church.
They advised that the Team had met with Clergy over a three-month period, from May to July 2015, and continuing in two all day sessions on March 10 and April 12, 2016. During the process they had identified the gaps that were a deterrent to the Anglican Church achieving its vision.
These gaps became the seven (7) strategic priority areas with corresponding goals that were intended to be in focus over the next five years. They were: (1) Leadership Development (2) Church Development (3) Church Education (4) Youth Development (5) Management of Finances (6) Reconciliation (7) Utilisation of Physical and Human Resources.
Using the Capacity Building Report, prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers, they also identified objectives and deliverables for each strategic priority and goal, with corresponding timeframes and persons or groups who would be responsible for taking the necessary action within the given deadlines.
They agreed that the following were needed to alleviate the problems or challenges, which we were experiencing. • Institutional introspection in terms of the effectiveness of the Church and its role in nation building, resulting in communities that reflect a Christ-like lifestyle within the society. • Implementation of capacity building exercises to address: - the falling membership of the Church
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- the difficulties faced in recruiting and attracting young persons to the ordained ministry - the strengthening of the existing organisational structures and policies to allow for greater efficiency and accountability
New Vision and Mission Statements as well as Core Values of the Diocese, were proposed.
Vision Statement: “The New Wine Vineyard – revealing Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Mission Statement: “To give honour and glory to God by making disciples of Jesus Christ, empowering them to live according to the principles of God’s Kingdom through the ministry and mission of the Church.”
Core Values: love, faithfulness, communication, worship, integrity, reconciliation, service, and accountability
Mrs. Manning ended her presentation with a commitment to continue working with clergy during implementation. She advised that the document was fluid and subject to change, after discussion, so that it can be useful to all. She reminded that nothing of significance happens with one person. It takes a team. Hence the role of the vestry, in support of the clergy, will be critical to the success of the Plan.
The meeting agreed to accept the Draft Strategic Plan. The relevant resolution is included under Resolutions in these Minutes.
PRESENTATION OF REGIONAL REPORTS
The Regions presented their Reports which outlined their activities, achievements and challenges during the year. Of note were:
North East Region The Region’s Report was well presented and gave the impression that they were a cohesive team. There were a number of activities coordinated by the Region and not just parish events. Hence, they were seeing measurable success, particularly in the area of Youth involvement and Evangelism. Of major concern was the preservation of the land in Toco, for the construction of the Bishop’s Sanctuary.
Tobago Region Another well presented Report that reflected successful activities related to Youth, Evangelism and Property Management. Their major challenge is the difficulty in getting to and from Trinidad, which robs them of the opportunity for full participation in Diocesan activities.
South Region A well presented Report that highlighted the activities and achievements of the parishes in the Region. The main concern was that of inadequate numbers of experienced clergy available to service the number of churches, which extend over a vast area of the southern peninsula.
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Also of concern were the tardiness of some parishes in responding to requests for information from the Diocesan Office and participation in the Council and related activities. . North West Region The report made reference to the lack of support from Clergy, resulting in poor attendance at Regional Meetings and little or no response to Regional activities. Hence, information on parish activities had not been filtering through the region to stimulate activity and cohesiveness. Based on the foregoing, representatives from the various parishes, informed the Synod of their activities.
The day ended with Evening Prayer.
DAY 2: Friday May 5, 2016 – Business Session
Safety Briefing Consistent with OSHA and the Diocesan Safety Policy, members were reminded of the Safety Procedure.
Call to Order Following the Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Bishop Berkley called the meeting to order.
Quorum / Roll Call The Diocesan Secretary confirmed that there was a quorum for each of the three Houses. Bishops - 3 of 4: Clergy – 45 of 70 and Laity – 44 of 54.
BOARD OF FINANCE PRESENTATION
The Chairman of the Board of Finance, Mrs. Jennifer Frederick, presented the Financial Report.
Mrs. Frederick referred to the Board’s mandate as articulated in Regulation 11 • Control of all financial and accounting matters • Annual audit of investments and finances • Provides for responsible management of all financial assets • Prepares an annual budget reflecting anticipated receipts and expenditures and strengthens the financial position
Mrs. Frederick advised that PERI & Associates Limited ceased to perform the Accounting functions at the Diocesan Office, in August 2015. As a result of this change, as well as changes in the Accounting Software, the Audit Report was completed and submitted by Panel Kerr Foster, after the booklets had been printed. Hence the need to circulate a revised Report during the Synod.
2015 Results She then presented a detailed Report of the Finances of the Diocese, which included: • The Diocese had budgeted for a deficit from direct operations of $2,315,854. However, the actual deficit was $1,056,831. (This was mainly because of deferral of some activities and reduced spending in others.) With the inclusion of the contribution from the Couva Shopping Complex of $460,320, the deficit was reduced to $621,204.
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• Current Assets were at $30,720,044, increased by $1.8M over 2014, with total Assets at $108,226,455. However, of this amount $4.3M represented Insurance Funds. • Investments, mainly loans to parishes $18,051,675 • Current Liabilities $5,068,773, ($500K more than 2014), with Total Liabilities $13,843.608. The latter included loans for the Bishop’s residence and vehicle. • Beneficiaries Fund $44,410,749 • She commended parishes for the significant improvement in the prompt payment of Assessments and Offerings, and noted that increase in Assessment had been deferred to 2016, in order to allow for more consultation with parishes. She urged parishes to remit Easter and Whitsun Offerings promptly.
Operations Budget 2016 Mrs. Frederick advised that the Budget was prepared, using the pillars identified in the Bishop’s Charge. • Leadership Development • Christian Education • Rationalisation of Resources (Human and Physical) • Finance • Youth • Reconciliation
The Objectives were: • Improved Asset management • Increase in Clergy, through ordination of Priests and Deacons • Training and Development of Clergy • Youth development and empowerment • Development of the Lay Evangelist Ministry • Strengthening of the Diocesan Secretariat • Improved external communications
She recommended the need for Performance Budgeting for all Departments, which will provide: • Information on the amount spent on various areas • Anticipated benefits to be derived • Allow for a transparent view of trade offs between alternative expenditure plans • Up to date beneficial and effective allocation of resources • Feedback on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) • Quarterly Feedback on achievement of objectives vis a vis expenditure • Transitioning of the format of Synod Reporting to recognize the Performance Based Reporting. • She advised that the Board was willing to assist in training representatives from Parishes in the above.
During the discussion period, the following points were noted from the floor– (i) There was the need for more narrative in the Budgets from all levels: (ii) The funds allocated for mission may be inadequate (iii) Capital Expenditure must be prioritized. (iv) Some of the KPIs may need to be reviewed
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(v) There should be training for personnel in parishes who are responsible for Finance, to ensure that there is consistency throughout the Diocese in all Financial Management procedures
Synod approved the 2016 Budget, which showed Projected Income for the Diocese - $7,318,534 Projected Expenditure for the Diocese - $8,381,000 Net Deficit - $1,062,466
She warned that operating on a deficit budget meant that we were utilizing our liquid assets and that this can lead to serious cash flow problems and even bankruptcy. She noted that the Diocese must make every attempt to escape Deficit budgeting, since it leads to disaster. Hence there was urgent need to find ways of increasing our operating income. One suggestion, from the floor was more creative use of our properties.
Adoption of Finance Report
The Finance Report was adopted on a motion moved by Ms Charmaine Dolly and seconded by Mr Carl Webster. There were no objections
Self Insurance
Mrs. Frederick reminded that the Plan, was in its sixth year, and there were still parishes that had not been making the required contribution. Bishop Berkley reminded members that according to Reg. 18, the Vestry is responsible for ensuring that church property is properly insured. Mrs. Frederick advised that the Board of Finance and Diocesan Council will be revisiting the issue of self-insurance.
Re-Appointment of Auditors
On a motion moved by Mrs. Jennifer Frederick and seconded by Dianne Piper-Salandy, Synod agreed to the re-appointment of Pannell Kerr Foster as Auditors for the 2016 Financial Year.
PRESENTATION
Bishop Berkley introduced Rev. Brian Skinner, Sociologist, Family Life Counselor and Trainer in Emotional Intelligence, Crisis Counselor, Marriage Counselor Motivational Speaker, Group Counselor and Certified Character Trainer.
Rev. Skinner spoke on the Synod’s theme: Nurturing Boys, Forming Men for God’s Kingdom. His presentation was forceful, engaging, relevant and thought provoking.
He began his presentation by reciting Psalm 128. “Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him…… May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel.”
He emphasised the importance of training boys to be men, noting that we all have the responsibility to tap and nurture young men into manhood. He noted that it was critical for
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“real men”, to become directly involved. He advised that the Four Face balance of a real man were body, social, mind and spirit. Hence to succeed in forming real men, we must first have the moral, spiritual and ethical understanding for the role. He provided many examples, most of which were from his personal experiences.
He advised that the following were necessary for the success of such intervention. • Start with Stewardship before God (Worship) • Display (a) High Character and (b) High Competency/Skill. He noted that one cannot replace the other and that in order to acquire (b), one must have (a). • Do not be hypocritical…. Be consistent in what you Do and Say. • Display and live with Integrity and Initiative,. • De a Protector and Provider, • Show Perseverance, Love, Admiration, Praise, Tenderness, Sensitivity and Mutual Respect.
He reminded that there were eight (8) different stages of life and approaches in dealing with individuals will vary, depending on the stage. The stages identified were: • Young Babies. • Toddlers- up to age 4, • Early Childhood – ages 4-6. • School Age – 7 years -12 years. • Adolescence - ages13 19. • Young Adult – ages 20 -30. • Adulthood - up to 65. • Maturity…
Reminding that the Church has a responsibility to teach boys to become men, he advised that we must go to the root causes and display tolerance. Moreover, our strategies must be performance driven and not character driven
The presentation was well received by those present.
After a period of Questions and Answers, The Bishop thanked Rev. Skinner for his presentation.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
(i) Finance Board. Bishop Berkley advised that there were five (5) vacancies and, in accordance with Regulation 11, a slate of five (5) candidates, whose résumés had been circulated, had been nominated by the Diocesan Council for election. The meeting unanimously agreed to the election of the five (5) nominees:
(ii) Diocesan Council Bishop Berkley, quoting from the Regulations, advised that the Synod was required to elect five (5) Clergy, four (4) of whom must be priests, and five (5) Lay persons, as well as two (2) alternates, respectively.
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ELECTION RESULTS
Diocesan Council Diocesan Council Board of Finance Clergy Lay Persons Fr Ashley Mungal Dr Phaedra Pierre Ms Carolyn Angela John Fr Aaron Charles Mr Patrick Bynoe Mr John William-Skinner Canon Richard Jacob Mr Derek West Mr Derrick Lewis Rev. Beverly Hoyte Mr Marc Samuel Mr David Benjamin Deacon Augustus Thompson Ms Michele Dowrich Mr Zikomo Townsend
Alternates Alternates Rev. Shelly-Ann Tenia Ms Anika Wright Fr. Sherwin Dickerson Ms Dominique John
READING OF MOTIONS-
The following Motions were brought to the attention of the Synod: Moved by Carl Webster and Seconded by Charmaine Dolly (i) Amendment to Regulation 18(6) (ii) Amendment to Resolution 18(4) (iii) Moved by Father Nurse and Seconded by Father Webster Planning of Celebratory Event for 50th Anniversary. (iv) Moved by Rev. Lionel Richards and seconded by Father Nurse Members of Parliament and THA to attend the Synod BOF Presentation
VISITATION WEEK
On the request of the Bishop, the following Parishes confirmed that they had activated their Evangelism Programme, during the week of the Good Shepherd and continuing: Holy Saviour: St Thomas: All Saints: St Barnabas: St. Christopher: St. Michael: St. Faith: St. Stephen: St Agnes: Christ Church: St Mary, St. Paul: Holy Trinity: Good Shepherd:
Bishop commended them and noted that all had been well received by the various communities and as a result, they had been motivated to continue with weekly and or monthly visits.
He urged the Parishes that had not yet initiated this project to do so as soon as possible.
The Day ended with Evening Prayer
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DAY 3: Saturday May 7, 2016 – Business Session
Safety Briefing Consistent with OSHA and the Diocesan Safety Policy, members were reminded of the Safety Procedure.
Call to Order Following the Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, Bishop Berkley called the meeting to order.
Quorum / Roll Call On request, the Diocesan Secretary confirmed that there was a quorum for each of the three Houses. Bishops - 1 of 3: Clergy – 43 of 70 and Laity – 42 of 54.
Bishop advised that he had received an excuse from Rev. Lyris Bailey of St Crispin Church and lamented the fact that with her absence there was no representative from the Parish.
ST MARY’S CHILDREN HOME
Bishop Berkley extended a warm welcome to representatives from St Mary’s Children Home
These were Chairman (Ms. Lystra Gaskin), Manager (Ms Patricia Martin-Ward), Secretary of the Board (Ms Glenda St Louis Ottley) and Change Management Consultant (Mr. Nigel Walker).
In their presentation, they provided Synod with the broad history of the home, the type of children with whom they interfaced in earlier years and the reality of the current situation. It was made clear that the logistics and staffing were inadequate for them to provide suitable care for the type of children currently under their care, with specific reference to their mental, physical and emotional challenges. They added that even the school, which had been offering regular Primary Education, did not meet the needs of the children. It was agreed that the Secretary of the AEBM would consult with the Home on this issue.
They referred to the new body of Legislation under which the Home will be governed and the fact that they had not yet been able to become fully compliant, in spite of their best efforts.
In closing they requested help from volunteers with specific skills and competence e.g. Special Ed. Training, Psychologists, Psychiatrists.
Bishop thanked them for taking the time to prepare and make such a detailed presentation to Synod, noting that that, like St Michael, these Institutions belong to the Church and the Church had a high reputation bar, in providing quality care and education, and we must do all we can to ensure that this was not tarnished.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 1. Whereas the Regulation 18 requires Treasurers of parishes to prepare various financial documents relating to Receipts and Payments, Revenue and Expenditure and a Balance Sheet for presentation to the vestry, the auditor, the congregation at the annual meeting and the Diocesan Board of Finance;
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And whereas Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for an ensuing calendar year do not relate to items of a capital nature but Estimates of Receipts and Payments would;
And whereas the vestry is responsible for administering and reporting on the finances of the Parish and therefore should approve all financial documents for release;
Be it resolved that Regulation 18.6 (b) (ii) be amended to include submission of a Revenue and Expenditure Account to the Vestry. The amended regulation would read as follows: to submit a Statement of Receipts and Payments, a Revenue and Expenditure Account and a Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31 to the Vestry by February 28 of the following year.
And be it further resolved that Regulation 18.6 (d) be amended to replace the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure with Estimates of Receipts and Payments for Recurrent and Capital Items:
This Resolution was accepted
Resolution 2. Whereas Regulation 18. 4 requires vestries to elect, inter alia, an auditor;
And whereas some vestries have experienced severe difficulties in obtaining the services of a registered auditor due to issues, inter alia, of cost and availability of auditors And whereas this has resulted in the dilemma of parishes being non-compliant with the Regulations
Be it resolved that Regulation 18.4 (e) be amended to include the following as the second sentence: The auditor shall be an auditor registered with ICATT or a member of a panel of Chartered Accountants recommended by the Board of Finance as being capable of conducting an external review of the financial statements of a Parish.
This Resolution was accepted.
Resolution 3 Fiftieth Year of The Incorporated Trustees of the Anglican Church
Whereas the Incorporated Trustees of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago was established by Act No 4 of 1966 as the successor to the Incorporated Trustees of the Church of England in Trinidad and Tobago
And whereas the current year 2016 marks the fiftieth year of the existence of the Incorporated Trustees as a legal entity
And whereas this Jubilee Year is a significant milestone worthy of celebration of the contributions of past and present Diocesan Officials
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Be it resolved that the Diocesan Council at its June 2016 meeting, initiate the planning of a celebratory event to increase knowledge and appreciation of the work of the Incorporated Trustees by the wider Anglican family
Moved by Fr Selwyn Nurse Seconded by Fr Carlyle Lynch
This Resolution was accepted
Resolution 4 A draft resolution titled “Invitation to Synod” which was moved by Fr Selwyn Nurse and seconded by Fr. Lionel, was withdrawn.
Resolution 5 Whereas Synod 2015 approved a Resolution for the implementation of a Visitation Week, beginning the Sunday Easter 3rd, 2016, in order to respond to the declining membership of the Anglican Church and reverse this trend. And Whereas the Visitation Exercise was officially launched in the Diocese on April 17, 2016, after a series of Training Sessions.
Be it Resolved that this 144th Session of Synod direct each Parish to continue this exercise for the rest of the Year and report the results to the Diocesan Council on a quarterly basis.
Moved By: Canon Steve West Seconded By: Mrs. Undine West-Wooding
This Resolution was accepted
Resolution 6 Whereas at the Anglicanism Reloaded II, 2016, a number of ideas were generated in the address made by Canon Kortright Davis and also in the group Sessions. And Whereas the effective implementation of these ideas would be of benefit to all in the Diocese.
Be it Resolved that this 144th Session of Synod appoint a Committee to plan for the use of the material derived from Anglicanism Reloaded II, 2016, and that the plan to be submitted within six (6) months to the Diocesan Council.
Moved By: Canon Richard Jacob Seconded By: Canon Steve West
This Resolution was accepted
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Resolution 7 Whereas Bishop Berkley in his address to the Electoral College in 2010, enunciated the New Wine Vineyard Vision
And whereas this Vision has been adopted as the Diocesan Vision.
And whereas the New Wine Vineyard Vision, built on the Capacity Building Report, which was adopted by the Diocese.
And whereas in pursuant of the objectives of the Capacity Building Report, the Clergy in collaboration with the Leadership Firm produced a draft Strategic Plan for the Diocese.
Be it Resolved that this 144th Session of Synod, adopt the Draft Strategic Plan, presented by the Leadership Firm, as a working document for the implementation of the Capacity Building Report and fulfilling the Vision of the New Wine Vineyard in the Diocese.
And Be it Resolved that a Committee of Synod be appointed to liaise with the Leadership Firm, the Diocesan Council and Project Management Team to manage the Implementation Plan.
Moved By: Canon Steve West Seconded By: Rev’d. Edwina Peters
This Resolution was accepted
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Sixteen recommendations, arising out of Reports and Presentations, were read out by the Diocesan Secretary. Bishop Berkley advised that the Diocesan Council would examine the recommendations and determine the method of implementation.
PERCEPTION MANAGEMENT
Bishop Berkley advised that one of his life coaches had suggested that he address Synod on the topic of Perception Management. Quoting from a web-site source, he defined Perception Management as actions which convey and/or deny selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, and objective reasoning ……… ultimately resulting in foreign behaviors and official actions favorable to the originator's objectives. He added that perception management combines truth projection, operations security, cover and deception, and psychological operations. He provided examples to show how one’s actions can convey messages, which may not be what was intended.
He cautioned clergy, vestry and parishioners to be mindful of the fact that: • What we perceive may not be the reality. • We must be aware of perceptions that we create by our actions, as we engage in our Christian walk • There was need to manage the perceptions created by our actions as a Church.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were made by Bishop Berkley:
(i) Diocesan Family Day: Noting the time, cost and effort utilized to create a successful Anglicanism Reloaded II, there will be a different format for the Diocesan Family Day, 2016. Though the date will remain on Corpus Christi holiday, each parish was requested to organize a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, followed by a parish event such as a fun and fellowship activity, parish convention or lecture/discussion. Parishes in some regions had agreed to merge for a single Eucharist and event. In Tobago, the “Gathering Of The Pilgrims” will be held as a regional event on that day.
(ii) Annual Healing Conference: His Lordship had accepted an invitation to speak at the Annual Healing Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 27th - 29th May 2016. He extended an invitation to all interested persons, to attend the conference and advised that they contact Archdeacon Isaac for further information.
(iii) Resignation of Rev. Fr. Matthias Ali: Rev.Fr. Matthias Ali had resigned his position as Priest in charge at St. Augustine for health reasons, and asked that we keep him and his family in prayer.
(iv) Canon (Emeritus) Ronald Branche: The title of Canon (Emeritus) was bestowed to Rev. Ronald Branche who had returned from overseas and was now serving at the parish of St. Margaret in Belmont. The Bishop explained that this meant that Canon Branche will not be assigned a stall, however, he may be invited to meetings of the Chapter, where he would have a voice but no vote. He is also allowed to dress accordingly.
(v) Canon Selwyn Nurse: The appointment of Rev. Fr. Selwyn Nurse as an Honorary Canon. The Bishop explained that, similar to the above, Honorary Canons were not members of the Cathedral Chapter but may be robed accordingly and may be invited to meetings of the Chapter.
(vi) Archdeacon Kenley Baldeo: The appointment of Regional Dean North, Rev. Canon Kenley Baldeo, as Archdeacon Northern Region, with effect Sunday May 8, 2016. The Bishop advised that the date of the installation service will be announced at a later date.
(vii) The Revised Common Lectionary: Effective the first Sunday of Advent 2016, the Revised Common Lectionary will be the Official Lectionary to be used in the Diocese. The Liturgical Commission of the Clergy Council will prepare guidelines for parishes to bring into effect the Revised Common Lectionary.
(viii) Review of Parish Statistics:
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The statistical figures indicate that there were many more funerals than baptisms and other rights of entry into the church, which must be a matter of concern to all. Also, there were parishes where the data was not recorded or remitted, contrary to Diocesan Policy.
(ix) Fund Raising Concerts: Plans were in progress for the third set of bi-annual concerts. Proceeds will go towards Hayes Court restoration and the Diocesan deficit. He invited Ms. Weekes to provide details. She advised that two concerts had been planned, one on July 3rd in the North, at Trinity East College, and the other on October 16th, at SAPA in the South. There were 800 tickets to be sold for the north concert and 700 tickets for the south concert, at $150 each. She urged all present to work on having the tickets that were distributed sold.
(x )The Anglican Alliance Representative: The Anglican Communion had established an Anglican Alliance, to respond to disaster relief across the Anglican world. Mr. Marcus Clarke had readily volunteered to be the representative for our Diocese. Mr. Clarke was an active member of the OSH Management Team with training in Disaster Management and related matters. Synod extended appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Clarke.
(xi) Notice of Ordination: Subject to favourable results from the Seminarians who were due to return from Codrington College, an Ordination will be scheduled for October or November 2016.
(xii) National Day of Caring: The United Way, which is an NGO that spearheads a National Day of Caring, had planned to celebrate an Ecumenical platform for 2016, tentatively on 23rd May 2016. They had asked for projects in which the church was engaged to be included in the day’s activity. Parishes were encouraged to submit information on their Visitation Programme along with other projects, which they considered to be appropriate.
MEMORIALS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER PETITIONS • There were a number of memorials, from the floor, of communicants and clergy who had passed on during the past year. • Individuals and groups who were successful in various areas, including award recipients were recognized. • Parishes and church groups celebrating anniversaries were recognized. • Various church and group activities were announced. • Canon Sampson requested that the Church show appreciation to Mr. Richard Owen who was leaving the Diocese.
OTHER BUSINESS • Canon Lynch asked that the success of the Synod be recognized and commended all those who worked towards its success. • Mrs. Weston enquired why the Agenda did not include presentations from the Board of Education and other groups. Archdeacon Primus advised that the instructions were that all reports must be discussed at the Regional Pre-Synod meetings, and that the Regional Reports would have included the relevant issues.
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• Bishop Berkley extended Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all mothers and those fulfilling the role of mothers.
CLOSE OF SYNOD Bishop Berkley reminded all delegates that their responsibilities included the dissemination of information, on all that had transpired, to their parishes. He stressed that there was much work to be done and all effort must be made to engage all parishioners, particularly the youth and those who had lapsed.
He thanked all those who had collaborated to ensure a successful Synod 2016, as well as those who offered prayers and goodwill, adding that the work had to continue to implement the recommendations.
The day ended at 2:30pm with Evening prayer.
Prepared by: Dianne Piper Salandy
Petal-Dawn Hinkson Diocesan Secretary
Claude Berkley Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago
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ELECTION INFORMATION Diocesan Council
Regulation 9 of the Regulations of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago provides for a Diocesan Council which shall be responsible for the general administration of the Diocese under the direction of the Bishop.
Extract from the Regulations 2. The Council shall consist of the following persons constituted as follows: a) as “Ex-officio” members - The Bishop, the Vicar-General, the Archdeacon, the Dean, the Chancellor, the Registrar, the Trustees, the Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Finance, the Diocesan Secretary, the Diocesan Property Adviser and the Youth Coordinator; b) one (1) clergyman and one (1) layperson elected annually by each of the four (4) Regional Councils from among its members at its first meeting after the appointment of its members from the Vestries; c) five (5) clergymen of which four (4) shall be priests and five (5) lay members of Synod, elected by the Synod at its annual session; d) two (2) persons, who need not be members of Synod, but must be communicant members of the Church, nominated by the Bishop annually immediately after the annual session of the Synod. e) One (1) Lay Ministers’ Warden who shall be appointed by the Bishop from among members of the Clergy.
2A. The Council by majority decision shall declare a seat vacant and substitute alternates where: a member elected under Regulation 9 (2) (b) or 9 (2) (c ) fails on three consecutive occasions to attend a statutory meeting without valid excuse; or a member elected under Regulation 9(2) (b) or 9 (2) (c ) is unable to perform duties as a result of illness or death.
2B. Alternates are to be provided as follows: One alternate clergyperson and one alternate lay person elected by each of the four (4) Regional Councils from among its members at its first meeting after appointment of its members from the vestries;
Two (2) alternate priests and two (2) alternate laypersons elected by Synod at its annual session.
6. The duties of the Council shall be: a) to advise the Bishop in all matters connected with administration of the Diocese; b) to receive reports of all committees and of the Regional Councils and to prepare the agenda for Synod; c) to prepare and circulate at least four (4) weeks before the Annual Session of Synod an estimate of ways and means for the ensuing year; and d) to appoint committees.
The Council meets at least once every month on the second Tuesday except for the month of August.
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ELECTION INFORMATION
Diocesan Board of Finance
Regulation 11 of the Regulations of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad & Tobago provides for a Diocesan Board of Finance.
Extract from the Regulations
11 (1). There shall be a Diocesan Board of Finance (hereinafter called “the Board”) which shall consist of: a) two (2) representatives elected by each of the four (4) Regional Councils; b) five (5) members elected by the Synod at its annual session from a slate of candidates nominated by the Diocesan Council; c) the Bishop, the Vicar-General, the Trustees and the Diocesan Secretary ex-officio; d) two (2) members elected annually by the Diocesan Council at its first meeting after the annual session of Synod.
11 (3). (a) Subject to any general policy directions of the Synod or of the Diocesan Council, the Board shall arrange and cause to be audited the investments and finances of the Diocese, and in particular the Board shall consider, decide, and implement its decisions in respect of:
(i) all questions relating to the finances and property of the Church in the Diocese; (ii) the investment of moneys on mortgage or in the purchase of real estate in the Diocese or in such other securities as may be authorised by law in relation to the investment of Trust funds; (iii)subject to Regulation 20A, the terms and conditions on which money shall be loaned to the Parishes; (iv) the control of financial and accounting matters; (v) the preparation of full financial statements and an Annual Report of the Diocese for each calendar year and the presentation of the statements when audited and of the Report to the Council at the annual session of the Synod; (vi) the fixing annually of the amount of each Parochial Assessment.
There is an Investment Sub-Committee of the Board which “shall consider and decide upon the investments of the Diocese, which shall be vested in the Trustees, and upon any changes in such investments.”
The Board meets at least once each month on the fourth Tuesday except for the month of August. The meeting in December is held jointly with the Diocesan Council and is usually held on the second Tuesday of December.
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SYNOD 2017 ELECTION INFORMATION – BOARD OF FINANCE
The slate of Candidates nominated by the Diocesan Council to the Board of Finance is as follows:
Carolyn A. John; David C. Benjamin; G. Derrick Lewis; John Skinner and Zikomo Townsend
Ms. Carolyn Angela John
Education: Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA), London, England 1981, Associate of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA), London, England, Graduate of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, London, England.
Work Experience: Ms. John is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Trinidad and Tobago.
With more than thirty years of experience in the Financial Services sector, Ms. John has a broad range of knowledge in several areas including Real Estate, Investment, Health services and Education. She served as a Board member and Treasurer of the Bishop Anstey Junior School from 1995 to 2004.
After retiring early in 2005, Ms. John remained fairly active as a private consultant. She returned to the workforce from February 2009 until June 2015. During that period, she held the positions of Finance Director and Managing Director at Colonial Life. She was also Chairman of British American Insurance company and served on the boards of several CLICO subsidiaries during that time.
Ms. John currently serves as a member of the Boards of Bewil and Company Limited, KSBM Asset Management Company Limited and is Vice President of the Clico Credit Union.
Her home parish is St. Michael and All Angels in Diego Martin.
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David C. Benjamin
Education: M. Sc., Accounting, University of the West Indies (St. Augustine). B.Sc., Economics, (First Class Hons) University of the West Indies (St. Augustine). Training in airport management, economic forecasting, joint venture management and international finance.
Experience: David C. Benjamin is the Principal Consultant of David C Benjamin and Associates which provides project consulting services, project management training, and business planning services to the public and private sectors. In this capacity he has conducted consulting assignments for private sector agencies, for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and for international agencies including the Pan American Health Organization, the Inter American Development Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank. Previously, Mr. Benjamin was Deputy General Manager of the Planning and Development Division of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Project Finance Manager of the Piarco airport Development Project. He spent fourteen years in the Auditor General’s Department, leaving as an Audit Director.
Mr. Benjamin was a member of the church’s youth entrepreneurship initiative. Young Anglicans in Business which became RELAY (Real Entrepreneurial Living for Anglican Youths) and which has run Youth Business Camps during the August holidays. Mr. Benjamin has chaired the RELAY co-ordinating committee over the past four years.
Mr. Benjamin worships at All Saints Anglican Church where he has attended for the past twenty-one years.
G. Derrick Lewis
Education: Mr. G Derrick Lewis holds an International Masters in Business Administration majoring in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, UWI. He also holds a B.Sc., in Computer Science with Management from the University of the West Indies.
Experience: Derrick Lewis has been a Software Project Officer, IT Officer III with the University of the West Indies since 2001. In this capacity he provides leadership of the HRIS function of the St. Augustine Campus including business process re-engineering. Prior to UWI, he was employed with the World Bank Group in Washington DC as Business Process Expert.
Mr. Lewis worships at the All Saints Anglican Church and is prepared to offer his time and talent at this time to the work of the Diocese.
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John William Skinner
Other than short stints at Price Waterhouse and Barclays Bank D. C. O., Mr Skinner’s working experience has been in the Skinner family businesses working in accounts, management and at board level. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Lange Trinidad Limited (distribution Company in automotive spare parts, batteries and lubricants and general insurance agents for Guardian General Insurance Limited). Chairman of Skillco Holdings Limited (a family investment company) and owner/developer of commercial rental properties. He is also Chairman of Crown Point Beach Hotel Limited.
Born in Point-a-Pierre, Trinidad, his primary and secondary education was in Venezuela, Trinidad and England.
Baptised at Christ Church, Cascade, he was confirmed by the Bishop of Guilford in England. Mr Skinner was a member of the vestry and treasurer of St. Peter's Church, Pointe-a-Pierre for approximately twenty four years. He is a member of the vestry of Christ Church for the last seven years and presently the People's Warden.
Mr Zikomo Ayinde Townsend
Zikomo was baptized in All Saints Anglican church in 1986. He attended Queen’s Royal College before leaving for the University of Florida where he completed a first degree in Economics from UF’s Liberal Arts College.
Upon his return to Trinidad in 2008, Zikomo started working with the Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation (UTC), the English speaking Caribbean’s largest Mutual Fund Company. He entered as a Research Officer and has since held positions as a Macro Analyst and Portfolio Manager. In 2015, he was part of a project team called ‘Money Matters’ which brought 5 videos to the UTC staff highlighting pertinent economic topics – seeking to educate especially, the younger staff in the management of their money.
Also in 2015, he was chosen as the Investments Analyst of the Year. He has specialized in the areas of Energy Equities, Strategic Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management and Marketing and Communications and continues to work with the UTC.
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REGULATION 27: Of Standing Orders Regulating the Meetings of the Synod and the Order and Conduct of Business Therein
1. The Synod shall be opened and closed each day with Prayer, and the Holy Bible and the Book of Common Prayer shall be on the table.
2. The following shall be the order of business: (a) calling the roll of the Clergy and Lay Representatives and recording the names of those present; (b) reading and confirming Minutes of the last Synod; (c) communications of the Bishop; (d) presenting Reports, Memorials, Petitions and Correspondence; (e) reading Notices of motion of which notice has been given; (f) giving notice of motions; (g) appointing Officers and the Council for the ensuing year; (h) debate on motions of which notice has been given; (i) appointment of Auditors; and, (j) any other business.
3. (a) No motion shall be made except upon notice thereof save where otherwise provided by these rules. (b) Except where the time for giving notice of motion is expressly limited, notice of motion may be given at any time and shall: (i) be in writing sent by the mover; (ii) state the actual terms of the motion to be submitted to the Synod; and, (iii) be sent or handed to the Secretary by whom it shall be read.
(c) No motion shall be debated until it has been seconded. (d) Any member may second a motion without prejudice to his right to speak later in the debate. (e) No motion when seconded may be withdrawn without the leave of the Synod.
4. (a) No motion involving the question of finance or expenditure in excess of any sum appearing in the estimates shall be made except upon notice given not less than four (4) weeks before the Synod meets. (b) No motion for addition to or alteration of these Regulations or any of them shall be made
(c) All notices of motion given under this Regulation shall be printed and a copy thereof sent to each member of Synod not less than one (1) week before the Synod meets.
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5. A motion to postpone or adjourn any debate or that the Meeting be adjourned during any debate, may be made without any notice; and the question shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.
6. When the President has taken the chair, no member shall stand without permission except when addressing the chair.
7. When two (2) or more members rise together, the President shall decide which of them shall speak first.
8. (a) No member may speak more than once on the same question in the same debate unless in explanation or to a point of order or in reply to a motion which he has himself moved. (b) Every member when speaking shall address the chair and shall speak standing. (c) No member may interrupt a speaker except on a point of order. (d) No speaker shall impute improper motives to any other speaker and all personalities shall be avoided.
9. Whenever the President rises, any member then speaking or about to speak shall resume his seat.
10. The President may call upon a speaker to close his speech within five minutes provided that the speaker has already been speaking for not less than ten minutes:
11. (a) On a motion to that effect (of which no notice need be given ) the President may at any time resolve the Synod into a Committee of the whole Synod for the consideration of a specific question. (b) When the Synod goes into Committee the President shall continue to take the Chair. (c) When in Committee the Synod shall be regulated by the same rules of order save that members speak more than once on the same question. (d) The proceedings of the Synod in Committee shall form part of the Minutes of the Synod and shall be printed in the Journal of Proceedings. (e) The resolutions of the Committee shall be reported to the Synod forthwith; and on motion, of which no notice need be given, the Synod shall adopt or reject the same without amendment or debate.
12. (a) The President shall decide the order in which amendments shall be put. (b) When all amendments have been voted upon, the original motion as amended shall be put.
13. The subject matter of a question which has been voted upon already shall not be introduced again during the same session.
14. (a) Any member may move without notice that the Standing Orders or any of them be suspended. (b) When the mover has explained the object of the proposed suspension and the motion
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has been seconded, the question shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.
(c) To secure suspension of the rules two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting must vote in its favour.
15. (a) The President, unless a ballot is to be taken, shall put every question by asking members in favour of the motion to say "aye" and those against to say "no", and shall then announce the decision. (b) If the decision be challenged, a vote shall be taken by a show of hands or, if it is demanded by three members, the vote shall be by ballot. (c) Any question put to the vote shall be decided by a majority of those present and voting.
16. Any question of order not provided for in these rules shall be decided by the President without debate
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RULES OF ORDER
Motion/Resolution A formal proposal by a member in a meeting that the assembly take certain action.
Assembly may be a reference to the organization as a whole or an officer representing the assembly, a committee or any other agent. The proposal must set forth something the person making the motion/resolution favours. The motion must involve a verb such as ‘shall’.
Where a motion is particularly important, long or complex, it is called a Resolution. A Resolution always has at least one ‘resolved’ clause and it may have one or more ‘whereas’ clauses. The ‘whereas’ clause will, where necessary, precede and present a rationale for the ‘resolved’ clauses.
A member moves the adoption of a resolution by obtaining the floor when no other motion is pending and saying “I move the adoption of the following resolution ….”. He should then read the resolution and provide the chair with a copy.
The adoption of a resolution includes the adoption of the whereas clauses and the assembly should be alert to any need to amend the whereas clause if the resolved clause is to be amended.
Obtaining the Floor To obtain the right to speak one must rise and address the chair by title “Mr. Chairman” or “Mr. President” The chair will then announce the member’s name thereby assigning him the right to speak.
Where two or more members rise and address the chair at the same time the chair must make a decision about which member to recognize.
A member proposing a motion/resolution has the right to speak first. Thereafter the interest of the assembly may be served by alternation between friends and enemies of the motion.
A member who has not spoken on the motion is entitled to be recognized in preference to one who had.
Debates Before any subject is open to debate there must be first a motion/resolution.
The motion must be seconded by another member who rises and without waiting for recognition says “I second the motion”. This does not mean that the seconder endorses the motion but only that he wishes to have it considered. The motion must be stated by the presiding officer.
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Rules of order (Cont’d)
The member offering the motion can modify or withdraw his motion before it has been stated. Any member may suggest that the user withdraw or modify his motion but only the mover may do so. If a motion is modified before being stated by the chair the seconder may withdraw his second.
After it has been stated, he (the member) can do neither without the consent of the assembly by majority vote.
Motion to Amend A motion to change the words of a pending motion – This motion requires a second and is debatable To amend requires a majority vote – It is not in order to propose an amendment that would, if adopted, merely make its adoption the equivalent of a rejection of the un- amended motion. A motion may be amended by inserting or striking out certain words or substituting an entire motion on the same subject for the one pending. Amending is not necessary for clerical purposes. If a motion contains two or more parts on different subjects and each part could stand alone any member may demand that the motion be divided into its obvious parts and the chair must comply.
Debate and Decorum The member who moved the adoption of the motion is first entitled to the floor. This member is not entitled to end the debate however.
No member shall speak to the same motion more than twice in one day, nor more than 10 minutes at one time without the permission of the assembly. Any extension must be decided by a 2/3 vote with no debate.
No member can speak the second time to a motion until every member choosing to speak has done so.
A member cannot transfer to another, the right to debate.
A member must confine himself to the question immediately before the assembly and avoid personalities.
During debate, while the chair is speaking, or when the assembly is voting, no member is permitted to disturb the assembly by whispering, walking across the floor or by any other means.
Ending Debate Debate may be ended by a motion to close debate. This motion requires a second and is not debatable or amendable. It requires a 2/3 vote for adoption. Such motion is not in order when another member has the floor.
Where debate is ended by a motion the chair puts the question to a vote.
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Voting Voting can be taken by any method authorized by the Synod. That is — open votes or in houses. The houses are Bishops, Clergy, Laity. Where majority vote is required the Chair shall say “The question is on the motion to …. As many as are in favour of the motion say ‘Aye’, those opposed say ‘Nay’.”
“The ayes have it and the motion is adopted”; or
“The nays have it and the motion is lost.”
Where a 2/3 majority is required the Bishop shall direct accordingly.
Where there is a tie vote the motion is rejected.
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MEMBERS OF SYNOD 2017: Regulation 8
BISHOPS
The Rt. Rev. Claude Berkley Diocesan Bishop The Rt. Rev. Calvin Bess Retired Bishop The Rt. Rev. Rawle Douglin Retired Bishop The Rt. Rev. Clive Abdulah Retired Bishop
DIOCESAN OFFICIALS
Justice Paula-Mae Weekes Chancellor Mr. Mark Ramkerrysingh Registrar Ms. Petal-Dawn Hinkson Diocesan Secretary Mrs. Jennifer Frederick Trustee - Property/Finance Mr. Stephen Sheppard Trustee - Human Resources Mrs. Lenore Harris Trustee - Diocesan Treasurer Ms. Sharon Lamy Diocesan Youth Co-ordinator Vacant Diocesan Property Advisor
DIOCESAN COUNCIL: (Lay members of Diocesan Council who are not parish delegates) Ms. Dianne Piper-Salandy Ms. Cherryl Jackson Mr. Derek West Mr. Patrick Bynoe Ms. Charmaine Gomez-Dolly Mr. Marc Samuel Ms. Ann Thornhill Ms. Michele Dowrich
CLERGY
NORTH EAST REGION St. David’s Toco: The Ordinary The Rev. Albert Nixon Holy Saviour, Curepe: The Rev. Shelley-Ann Tenia The Rev. Ainsley Prince The Rev. Danielle Pontiflet The Rev. Wendy Quamina-Yorke St. Jude’s, Arima: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Louis Belgrave (Interim)
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CLERGY (CONT’D)
St. Thomas, Chaguanas: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Eric Thompson The Rev. Enrique Moore The Rev. Claire Sandy-Robinson Good Shepherd, Tunapuna: The Venerable Kenley Baldeo (Archdeacon North) St. James the Just, The Rev. Fr. Erwin Tembo Sangre Grande: The Rev. Kervyn Scipio The Rev. Winston Lewis St. Mary’s, Tacarigua: The Ordinary The Rev. Prof. Anderson Maxwell The Rev. Fr. Titus Ackbarali The Rev. Theodore Findlay
NORTH WEST REGION: Holy Trinity, Port of Spain: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Carl Williams (Interim) The Rev. Edwina Peters The Rev. Pam Greaves The Rev. Ferdinand David Pollard The Rev. Cheryl Mottley St. Agnes, St. James: The Rev. Marsha Joseph All Saints, Newtown: The Ordinary The Rev. Prof. Carlisle Pemberton The Rev. Eric Drew Christ Church, Cascade: The Ordinary The Rev. Canon Dr. Knolly Clarke (Interim) St. Crispin’s, Woodbrook: The Ordinary The Rev. Lyris Bailey St. Matthias, Laventille: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. George Archer The Rev. Beverley Hoyte St. Margaret’s, Belmont: The Rev. Canon Ronald Branche The Rev. Gerald Hendrickson St. Michael & All Angels, Diego Martin: The Rev. Fr. Ashton Gomez
Priest in the North West Region The Rev. Fr. Ashley Mungal
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CLERGY (CONT’D)
SOUTH REGION: St. Andrew’s, Couva: The Rev. Fr. Carlyle Lynch The Rev. Fr. E. St. Clair Jones The Rev. Winston Roberts St. Augustine, La Brea: The Ordinary The Rev. Wayne Maughan The Rev. Donald Gopaul St. Barnabas, Pleasantville: The Ordinary The Rev. Canon Dr. Steve West (Interim) St. Clement’s, Naparima: The Ordinary St. Christopher’s, Siparia: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Aaron Charles St. Faith, Rio Claro: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Alvin Best The Rev. Evon Vinson Holy Cross, Marabella: The Ordinary The Rt. Rev. Calvin Bess The Rev. Margaret Barker-Caesar St. Mark’s, Point Fortin: The Rev. Canon Winston Mulcare The Rev. Deane Husbands St. Peter’s, Pointe-a-Pierre: The Rt. Rev. Rawle Douglin St. Paul’s, San Fernando: The Venerable Edwin Primus (Archdeacon South) The Rev. Fr. Wendell Bernard Mr. Marc Samuel (Lay Evangelist) St. Stephen’s, Princes Town: The Ordinary The Rev. Fr. Michael Greenidge Grace Church, New Grant: The Rev. Fr. Wilson Thomas The Rev. Augustus Thompson Priest in the South Region The Rev. Fr. Sherwin Dickerson
TOBAGO REGION: St. David’s Plymouth: The Venerable Philip Isaac (Archdeacon Tobago) St. Patrick, Mt. Pleasant: The Rev Fr. Hilton Bonas The Rev. Helen Nathan St. Andrew’s, Scarborough: The Rev. Canon Richard Jacob The Rev. Fr. Dr. Ikechukwu Nwafor
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St. Mary’s, Pembroke: The Ordinary The Rev. Dona Harrison The Rev. Denease Hercules
RETIRED CLERGY The Rev. Canon Dr. Knolly Clarke The Rev. Keston Mc Letchie The Rev. Lystra Barclay The Rev. Fr. Carlyle Adams The Rev. Fr. Oswald Alexander The Rev. Canon Francis Caesar The Rev. Canon Dr. Steve West The Rev. Fr. Jemmott Hazlewood (Emeritus) The Rev. Fr. David Harrison The Rev. Marva Kellman The Rev. Canon Kenneth Forrester The Rev. Fr. Roy Hercules The Rev. Canon John Rohim The Rev. Fr. Anthony Mowlah-Baksh The Rev. Fr. Marcus Joseph
GENERAL LICENCE The Rev. Fr. Jesus Latan The Rev. Canon Selwyn Nurse (Emeritus) The Rev. Fr. Dr. Lionel Richards
Canon Missioner The Rev. Canon Colin Sampson
CHAPLAIN: The Mission to Seafarers The Rev. Fr. Titus Ackbarali
RESIGNATIONS: The Rev. Fr. Matthias Ali The Rev. Andrew Hoyte The Rev. Fr. Ulf Kundler
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LAY DELEGATES
NORTH EAST REGION: Holy Saviour, Curepe Ms Lilory D. Mc Comie Ms Anila Joseph St. Jude’s, Arima Ms Rosetta Bovell Good Shepherd, Tunapuna Mr Dane Goodridge St. James the Just, Sangre Grande Mr Mervyn Richardson St. Thomas, Chaguanas Ms Patricia Edwards St. Mary’s Tacarigua Ms Kathleen Weekes Ms Alana Clarke St. David’s Toco Ms Keisha Prtichard
NORTH WEST REGION: St. Agnes, St. James Ms Cherylin Cadogan All Saints’ Newtown Ms Tressa Lawrence Ms Louella Edwards St. Crispin, Woodbrook Mr Lester Shim Holy Trinity Cathedral, POS Dr Phaedra Pierre Ms Gwendolyn Roberts St. Margaret’s, Belmont Ms Keisha Sealy St. Matthias, Laventille Ms Sandra Smart Christ Church, Cascade Mr John Remy St. Michael & All Angels, D/Martin Ms Susan Longdon
SOUTH REGION: St. Andrew’s, Couva Mr Anderson La Barrie St. Augustine, La Brea Ms Patrice Smith St. Barnabas, Pleasantville Ms Undine West Gooding St. Clement’s, Naparima Mr Vernon Gabriel St. Christopher, Siparia Ms Kathy Ann Roberts St. Faith, Rio Claro Ms Mirl Lewis Grace Church, New Grant - Holy Cross, Marabella Ms Gail Martin St. Peter, Pointe-a-Pierre Ms Joanne Beharry St. Mark’s, Point Fortin Ms Alicia Trotman St. Paul’s, San Fernando Ms Hermese Duncan Alexander St. Stephen’s, Princes Town Mr Leonard Bishop
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TOBAGO REGION: St. Andrew’s, Scarborough Ms Nyoni Winchester St. David’s, Plymouth Ms Gillian Lewis St. Mary’s, Pembroke Ms Romanie Wilson St. Patrick’s, Mt. Pleasant Mr Winston Gordon
YOUTH: North West: Ms. Meagan Smith Ms. Candace Mark North East: Ms. Maya Roberts - South: Ms. Seonaid Jervis Mr. Nikolai Bailey Tobago: Mr. Nigel Barriteau -
ANGLICAN CHURCH MEN’S SOCIETY (ACMS): Mr Dansley Mitchell
MOTHERS’ UNION: Ms Valerie West Ms Ingrid Tenia
OBSERVERS: Good Shepherd Ms Eula Reid-Mayo St Agnes Ms Cynthia Harewood St Paul’s Ms Cynthia James St Mark Ms Wendy Joy Whyte Holy Saviour Ms Michelle Alexander Ms Ann Marie Best Holy Cross Mr Wilfred Alexander Ms Joan Jones St David, Plymouth Ms Nervia Baker Ms Ruthlyn Antoine St Mary’s, Pembroke Ms Monique Romeo Board of Social Resp. Ms Wendy O’Brien MUCH Ms Esla Crawford
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Diocesan Secretary Ms. Petal-Dawn Hinkson Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary Ms. Keren Thompson Cust Secretary to the Bishop Ms. Sharon Brito Secretary, Anglican Education Board of Management (AEBM) Ms. Merle Brathwaite Accountant Ms Allison Aaron Youth Coordinator Ms. Sharon Lamy Assistant to the Secretary AEBM Ms Cherryl Jackson Co-ordinator Anglican Outlook Ms Ayanna Alleyne Communications Coordinator Mr Robert Benjamin Administrative Assistant – Properties Ms. Carol Joseph Administrative Assistant Ms. Diane Radway Stuart Clerical Assistant Ms. Helen Abdulah Accounts Clerk Ms. Denisia Samuel Accounts Clerk Ms. Tricia Ottley George Clerical Assistant Ms Sherry Maloney Clerical Assistant Ms Leana Navarro Shende Driver/Messenger Mr. Nervick Duke Jr. Office Assistant Ms. Allison Williams Property Manager vacant Property Officer vacant
Regional Co-ordinators North East Ms. Claudia Hercules North West Ms. Pamela Redhead South Ms. Roslyn Noel Tobago Ms. Sandrez Winchester
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145th Annual Meeting of Synod The Synod Planning Committee
Chairman - Archdeacon Edwin Primus Diocesan Secretary - Ms. Petal-Dawn Hinkson Diocesan Council - Ms. Dianne Piper-Salandy Tobago Region - Archdeacon Philip Isaac North West Region - Fr. Ashton Gomez - Mr. Gilbert George South Region - Ms. Ermine Ross - Ms Pamela Redhead North East Region - Archdeacon Kenley Baldeo Youth Co-ordinator - Ms. Sharon Lamy Communications - Mr. Selwyn Melville Advisors - Ms. Sonia Noel - Ms. Millicent Craig Diocesan Office - Ms. Sherry Ann Maloney
Acknowledgements SINCERE THANKS TO: The Synod 2017 Planning Committee The Diocesan Officials and Administrative Staff The Secretariat Team The Logistical Support Team Members of Synod All others who gave of their Time and Resources
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