Minutes of 61St Synod May 11-13, 2012
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Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” May 11 – May 13, 2012 Diocesan Centre/St. Aidan’s Church St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, Kelowna, B.C. Friday, May 13th Clergy and lay delegates registered at St. Aidan’s Church, Kelowna, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The Opening Eucharist was celebrated in the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels at 7:00 p.m. The Service included the installation of the new Diocesan Chancellor, Mr. Geord Holland and the new Regional Dean of the East Kootenay, The Rev. Canon Yme Woensdregt. Archbishop John E. Privett delivered his Bishop’s Charge to the Synod during the service. Welcome: Special guests were welcomed. Guests included: Mayor Walter Gray, City of Kelowna; The Most Rev. John Corriveau, O.F.M., Cap., Bishop of Nelson; The Rev. Ron Bjorgan, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada; The Rev. Ivy Thomas, Presbytery Minister, United Church of Canada. Synod S01.12: Privileges of the House: Moved by: Archbishop John Privett Seconded by: Chancellor Geord Holland Resolved; that the privileges of the House be extended to the above-noted guests. CARRIED Greetings: Mayor Walter Gray of the City of Kelowna welcomed Synod members; The Rev. Ron Bjorgan brought greetings from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada; The Rev. Ivy Thomas brought greetings from the United Church of Canada; and The Most Rev. John Corriveau brought greetings from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson The Bishop dismissed the delegates at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12 Synod reconvened in St. Aidan’s Church at 9:00 a.m. beginning with worship led by members of the Spiritual Development Committee. Call to order: The Most Rev. John E. Privett called Synod to order at 9:20 am Archbishop John Privett welcomed everyone in attendance to Synod 2012, with a special welcome to Keynote Speaker, Michael Harvey. He also introduced the head table and extended thanks and appreciation to Lee Robinson for looking after the technical requirements; and the Parishes for providing the food during Synod 2012. Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” Announcements: Dr. Canon Randall Fairey, Executive Officer Some “housekeeping” announcements were made. Randall announced that the collection at the closing service will go to Michael Harvey’s mission. Proposed Amendments to the Agenda: a. The Kootenay School of Ministry presentation will follow the Auditor’s Report; b. Memorial remembrances will follow Guest Speaker Session 1. Synod S02.12: Adoption of Agenda Moved: Jennifer Pring Seconded: Elisabeth Forsyth Resolved; that the Synod 2012 Agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED Nominations Committee: Archbishop Privett introduced the Chair of the Nominations Committee, The Rev. Alan Akehurst. Nominations for election: Clerical Secretary: 1 Lay Secretary: 1 Nominations for the above positions to close at 11:30 a.m. General Synod: 3 Clergy 3 Laity Provincial Synod: 3 Clergy 3 Laity Diocesan Council: 7 people in total: Clergy and/or Laity Diocesan Court: 3 Clergy 3 Laity Nominations for the above positions to close at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Nominations require the signature of the nominator and seconder as well as the agreement signature of the nominee. Pictures of nominees will be taken, and all nomination forms will be posted for delegates to peruse. Resolutions Committee: Archbishop Privett introduced the Chair of the Resolutions Committee, The Rev. Katherine Hough, who noted that Resolutions were included in the delegates Synod package. Any further resolutions are required to be in writing and given to the Resolutions Committee prior to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Chancellor Holland reminded that the Synod Rules of Order, and the Canons, direct that motions/resolutions are required to be made, seconded and submitted to the Resolutions Committee 45 days in advance to being heard at Synod. This provision can be waived by a vote at Synod. The Chancellor further explained that Resolutions for Canonical amendments need to be treated in the same way. 2 of 30 Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” Synod S03.12: Privileges of the House: Moved by: Yme Woensdregt Seconded by: Catherine Hall Resolved; that the Privileges of the House be granted to: Gail Braem, Michael Harvey, Brooke Mitchell, Marcella Mugford, Keith Thom, Michael Thompson, Katherine Hough and Liz Ruder Celiz. CARRIED Ice-breakers: The Rev. Trevor Freeman invited everyone to participate in some “ice-breakers” to set the tone of invitation, welcome and friendship. First Address: Michael Harvey: “Igniting Spontaneous Invitation” Remembrance of Past Synod Members: Archbishop Privett read a list of previous Synod Members who have passed away since the last Synod: Fraser Berry Carolyn MacIntyre Alex Chisholm Charles Patterson Ray Fenn John Pratt David Herreshoff Reg Saunders Art Hinchliffe Les Smith Doug Hodgkinson Fred Thirkell Desmond Holt Percy Tinker David Johnson Bob Veitch Harold King Synod S04.12 Message to Her Majesty the Queen Moved: Cathy Haig Seconded: Dana Hall Resolved; that this 61st Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay meeting in Kelowna, BC May 11 – 13, 2012 send greetings and congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne assuring Her Majesty of our loyalty and prayers of thanksgiving for her 60 years as Queen of Canada and praying for God’s continued blessings upon her. Laus Deus CARRIED Declaration of Attendance: Canon Dr. Randall Fairey, Executive Officer, reported that 107 delegates had registered, comprising 30 Clergy and 77 Laity (107). There were in attendance: 28 Clergy delegates and 75 Lay delegates (103). 3 of 30 Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” Quorum: 55 voting members were required. Therefore a Quorum was declared to be present. A simple majority for regular resolutions was 53; for resolutions concerning Canons, 70 votes were required to pass. Appointment of Scrutineers: Rev. Alan Akehurst named the following as Scrutineers for Synod 2012: Clergy: Liz Ruder Celiz, Marcella Mugford, Bruce Chalmers Lay: Keith Will, Tom Burton, Heather Peters Approval of Proceedings of Synod 2009 The Archbishop announced that the minutes from the last Synod had been distributed to all Synod 2012 delegates. Synod S05.12: Waive Reading of the 2009 Minutes Moved: Kim Glen Seconded: Liz Forsyth Resolved; that the reading of the minutes of the 2009 Synod be waived CARRIED Synod S06.12: Reception of Synod 2009 Minutes Moved: Kayla Fish Seconded: Ed Edmonson Resolved; that the minutes of the Diocesan Synod 2009 be received. Discussion of the 2009 Minutes: A delegate asked regarding the outcome of the directive in Synod Resolution S8.09b Same Sex Blessings given that this subject was a dominating issue before and during General Synod 2010. Archbishop Privett clarified that a Memorial had gone forward to General Synod on the subject. Given the discussions during the General Synod it was apparent there was no appetite to move a further resolution forward as the Synod was seeking to develop a consensus on the issue. Consequently there was no initiative to move the Memorial for debate on the Floor. There were further comments from members of this 2012 Synod who were delegates to General Synod 2010 who agreed with this and added that the Archbishop’s Pastoral Statement from Advent 2011 has moved this issue forward in the Diocese of Kootenay along similar lines to the intent of Resolution S8.09b. On calling the Question for S06.12, the motion was CARRIED Report of Nominations Committee – Part One Election of Secretaries: Nominations Committee Chair, Alan Akehurst, announced that the following nominations for Lay and Clerical Secretaries had been received and called three times for any further nominations: 4 of 30 Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” Lay Secretary – nomination received for Jennifer Pring Clerical Secretary – nomination received for The Rev. Canon Rick Paulin There were no further nominations. Synod S07.12: Secretaries of Synod Moved by: Yme Woensdregt Seconded by: Bill Harrison Resolved; that Jennifer Pring and The Rev. Canon Rick Paulin be acclaimed Lay and Clerical Secretaries, respectively. CARRIED Auditor’s Report Douglas Cole, Diocesan Treasurer, introduced Rob Collins of Grant Thornton, who presented the 2010 Audited Financial Statements to Synod. Synod S08.12: Reception of Auditor’s Report Moved by: Richard Fish Seconded by: Jean O’Flynn Resolved; that the Auditor’s Report be received as presented. CARRIED Archbishop Privett thanked Doug Cole, the firm Grant Thornton, and Bonny Bailey for their contributions and hard work. Synod S09.12 Appointment of Auditors Moved by: Patricia Horrobin Seconded by: Rita Harrison Resolved; that the firm of Grant Thornton be appointed as the Diocesan Auditors for 2012. CARRIED Kootenay School of Ministry Report – The Rev. Bill Harrison, Principal of KSM An oral report was presented by the Rev. Harrison. He outlined the goals and objectives of the KSM and reminded the delegates that this was an excellent means of seeking spiritual transformation by the challenges of the courses offered. The schedules and curricula are posted on the Diocesan Website and the Rev. Harrison asked for input for further courses and speakers that members of Synod believed would be both challenging and useful. 5 of 30 Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” Clarification on Attendance and Voting Numbers Canon Dr.