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.

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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).

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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:

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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.

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Clarification on Attendance and Voting Numbers

Canon Dr. Fairey noted that the Rev. Elizabeth Ruder-Celiz was indeed a full voting member of the House of Clergy, notwithstanding her approved leave.

Accordingly there was a change of Scrutineers: Katherine Hough was to replace Elizabeth Ruder Celiz Update of credentials:

Eligible Registrants: 108

House of Clergy: 29 Absent 1 House of Laity: 75 Absent 3

Eligible for Voting: 104 To pass Canonical resolutions (66% +1) 70 votes To pass Simple resolutions (50%+1) 53 votes

Synod Exhibitors Archbishop Privett encouraged the delegates to visit the many displays provided, as follows:

 Education for Ministry  PWRDF  Sorrento Centre  Camp Owaissi  Kootenay School of Ministry  Deacons  Spiritual Development Committee  Used Book Table

It was also noted that due to the recent closure of St. James the Less, Lumby, there were a number of vestments available for a donation.

Grace: The Rev. Dr. Brooke Mitchell

LUNCH

Reconvening Prayer: The Rev. Dr. Brooke Mitchell

Second Address: Michael Harvey: “Establishing a Culture of Invitation”

2:30 p.m. Resolutions Closed

2:30 p.m. Nominations Closed

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REPORTS:

Resolutions Committee Report: Katherine Hough, Committee Chairperson It was reported that five Resolutions had been put forward, notwithstanding Canon 4, section 3 (a) stating that resolutions are to be received by the Resolutions Committee 45 days prior to Synod.

Synod S10.12: Waiving of Canon 4 Section 3(a): Moved by: Geord Holland Seconded by: Yme Woensdregt

Resolved; that Canon 4, Section 3 (a) be waived for this Synod. CARRIED Resolutions for Canonical Amendments:

Canons Revision Committee Report

Chancellor Geord Holland commented that the Canons Revision Committee had been meeting regularly since Synod 2009. He asked that we all remember the many contributions of Percy Tinker, who was very involved with the Committee. Chancellor Holland further commented that a number of canonical revisions were presented at the last Synod however the resolutions were not passed and were referred in most instances back to the Canons Revision Committee for additional work. The revised canonical changes were presented to the Regions in December of 2011 with feedback invited in time for final draft approvals by Diocesan Council March 2012. He was hopeful that what was developed makes sense, has clarity and brings fairness, equity and common sense. The background information on all the proposed Canon revisions was distributed to the delegates in the Synod Circular package.

Synod S11.12 Revised Canon 24: Amendment of Canons

Moved by: Geord Holland Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Be it resolved that: Pursuant to the direction of Synod 2009 to the Canons Revision Committee contained in Notice of Motion S18.09, that amended wording of Canon 24 be approved as follows:

1. Any proposal for amendment of the Canons at Synod shall first require approval of the Diocesan Council. In preparation for such approval, the Diocesan Council shall ask a Canons Revision Committee to study the proposal, and assure that it is in suitable form and consistent with existing Canons of the Diocese.

2. The Canons Revision Committee will ensure there is a process such that consideration of any proposals is received by the Regions for their study a minimum of 180 days before the date of the next Diocesan Synod. Any Regional comments must be received by the Canons Revision Committee a minimum of 30 days before a regular meeting of the Diocesan Council at which the proposals will be considered.

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3. Final approved proposals from the Diocesan Council must be received by the Secretaries of Synod no less than forty-five (45) days before the Synod opening.

4. Changes to the Canons will require approval by two-thirds of the eligible voting delegates voting at one session of Synod. CARRIED Synod S12.12 Canon 12: Retirement Age of Bishops, Clergy and Lay Workers

Moved by: Geord Holland Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Be it resolved that: Pursuant to the request of Synod 2009 to the Canons Committee (Synod Resolution S21.09) containing Amended Notice of Motion S19.09, the Canons Revision Committee recommends Canon 12 be deleted. CARRIED

Synod S13.12 Revised Canon 20 – Purchase, Sale and Title to Property

Moved by: Geord Holland Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Be it resolved: That this Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay approve the replacement of Canon 20 (2009) by Final Draft Canon 20 approved by Diocesan Council March 24, 2012. CARRIED

CANON 20 PURCHASE, SALE AND TITLE TO PROPERTY

Title to Real Property

1: The title to all real property in the Diocese is and shall be vested in the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay.

Definitions:

2: (a) “Diocese” means the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay;

(b) “Diocesan Property” means all real property owned by the Diocese pursuant to Section 1 of this Canon plus any personal property owned by the Diocese, including but not limited to chattels, buildings or other improvements not affixed to the land and proceeds from the sale of any Diocesan Property;

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(c) “Diocesan Objectives” means the religious aims and purposes of the Diocese as expressed in its Constitution and Canons.

Designated Trust

3: (a) Diocesan Property may be designated for the use of a Congregation or the Diocese by the Bishop and Diocesan Council.

(b) Immediately upon such designation, Diocesan Property for use by a Congregation shall be held in trust by the Diocese for the purposes of the worship, ministry and ongoing life of such Congregation. Such a trust is conditional upon such Congregation continuing to use the Diocesan Property in a manner consistent with Diocesan Objectives.

Termination of Designated Trust

4: The use of any Diocesan Property by any Congregation shall generally be deemed to be consistent with Diocesan Objectives unless and until the occurrence of one or more of the following events, namely;

(a) The disestablishment of such Congregation pursuant to Canon 16(4) and 16.6(b);

(b) The determination by such Congregation to relinquish such Congregation’s use of Diocesan Property in accordance with Diocesan Objectives, such determination to be made by a duly constituted general meeting of the Congregation concerned;

(c) The abandonment of the said Diocesan Property for a continuous period of more than three (3) months;

(d) The deconsecration by the Bishop of any buildings on real property of the Diocese.

If any of the specific events set out in subparagraphs (a) to (d) above occur, the said designated trust in favour of the Congregation concerned shall stand wholly terminated and extinguished.

Disposition of Diocesan Property - Designated Trust in Place

5: While the designated trust is in place, no Diocesan Property or interest therein shall be sold or disposed of without the approval of the Congregation or Parish concerned and of the Diocesan Council or Administration and Finance Committee, provided however that this Section shall not affect any loan or other agreement entered into between the Congregation and the Diocese whereby the sale or disposal of any or all such Diocesan Property is authorized by the Congregation in the event of its failing to carry out the provisions of such agreement.

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Disposition of Sale Proceeds – Designated Trust in Place

6: The proceeds of the sale of Diocesan Property pursuant to Section 5 above shall be remitted to the Treasurer of the Diocese to be invested, managed, and administered by him or her on behalf of the Congregation so remitting under the direction of the Diocesan Council and in accordance with Canon 19. The capital sum of such funds shall not be disbursed without the approval of the Congregation and the Diocesan Council or Administration and Finance Committee.

Disposition of Diocesan Property – Congregational Trust Extinguished

7: Following extinguishment of a trust pursuant to Canon 20(4) as above, such Diocesan Property may be sold by the Diocese to any person at any price approved by the Bishop and the Administration and Finance Committee of the Diocese with or without regard to the wishes of the former Congregation. Any such decision for the sale or disposition of Diocesan Property which is no longer subject to the aforesaid trust in favour of a Congregation, and the disposition of the sale proceeds, shall be in the sole discretion of the Bishop and Administration and Finance Committee of the Diocese.

Synod S14.12 Revised Canon 16 Regions, Parishes and Congregations

Moved by: Geord Holland Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Be it resolved: That this Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay approves the replacement of Canon 16 (2009) by Final Draft Canon 16 approved by Diocesan Council March 24, 2012. CARRIED

Executive Officer Randall Fairey noted that extensive feed-back received from Regional Councils has been incorporated into the revisions of Canon 16.

CANON 16: REGIONS, PARISHES AND CONGREGATIONS

Regions, Regional Deans, and Regional Councils

1: The Bishop and the Diocesan Council may divide the Diocese into Regions, establish their boundaries, and authorize them to commence operation. A resolution to establish a Region shall include the name of the Region, the date of establishment, and the component Parishes. The Bishop and Diocesan Council may, from time to time, change, amalgamate, disestablish, or otherwise deal with such Regions as they see fit, in consultation with the Regional Council or Councils concerned.

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2: Upon the establishment of any Region in accordance with Section (1) hereof, the Bishop may appoint a Regional Dean for the same from among the Incumbents within it. The duties of the Regional Dean shall be set out by the Bishop and the Diocesan Council, after due consultation with the Regional Council.

3: As soon as possible after his or her appointment under Section (2) hereof, the first Regional Dean appointed to a Region shall convene a meeting of all the clergy and of at least one lay representative of every Congregation within the Region. Such meeting, or any adjourned session thereof, shall settle and agree upon the constitution of the Regional Council. The constitution of each Regional Council and any subsequent amendments shall become effective immediately upon its ratification by the Bishop and Diocesan Council for such purpose.

Parishes

4: The Bishop and the Diocesan Council shall define all Parishes within the Diocese. A resolution to establish a Parish shall include the name of the Parish, its geographical boundaries and the effective date of establishment. From that date, the parishes concerned shall have, and be entitled to exercise all the rights conferred upon parishes by the Canons of the Diocese. The Bishop and the Diocesan Council may at any time amalgamate, disestablish, separate or change the bounds of any parish after due consultation with the members thereof and the Regional Council concerned.

Pastoral Jurisdiction

5: The Bishop holds primary Pastoral Jurisdiction for the Diocese, including jurisdiction over any Parish, Congregation or other body of, or within, the Diocese.

Where a Parish has an Incumbent, the Incumbent shall have Pastoral Jurisdiction within the geographical boundaries of the Parish, subordinate to that of the Bishop. Where a Parish has no Incumbent, the Pastoral Jurisdiction reverts to the Bishop. When a Priest-in-Charge has been appointed to a Parish, the Priest-in-Charge shall exercise all the rights and responsibilities of an Incumbent under this Canon.

The rights and responsibilities of an Incumbent under this Canon are subject to the direction of the Bishop, and may be exercised by the Bishop directly at any time.

Congregations

6: A Congregation may be established, disestablished or have its name altered by the Bishop and Diocesan Council:

(a) A resolution to establish a Congregation shall include the name of the Congregation, the effective date of establishment, a description of all real property entrusted by the Diocese for Congregational use, and the names of the initial Incumbent’s Warden and People’s Warden of the Congregation.

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(b) A Congregation may be disestablished by the Bishop and Diocesan Council only if one or more of the following conditions apply:

(i) the General Meeting of the Congregation approves a motion to request disestablishment of the Congregation, or;

(ii) the Congregation declares itself to be not in communion with the Anglican Church of Canada, or;

(iii) the Congregation fails to comply with the Canons, or is delinquent in its financial or legal obligations, after having been given reasonable notice and opportunity for compliance by the Diocese.

(c) A Congregation shall be subject to the Pastoral Jurisdiction of the Incumbent of the Parish in which its place of worship is geographically situated, unless otherwise specified by Canon or in its resolution of establishment.

General Meetings of Congregations

7: The General Meeting is the highest policy-setting body within a Congregation, subject to the Canons and Policies of the Diocese.

(a) Appointment of Chairperson

A General Meeting may be convened by the Bishop, in which case the Bishop shall appoint the Chairperson of the meeting. A General Meeting may be convened by the Executive Committee of the Church Council, in which case the Incumbent shall appoint the Chairperson. A General Meeting can be convened by a Warden with the written consent of the Bishop and ten (10) Voting Members of the Congregation, in which case the Warden shall appoint the Chairperson.

Notwithstanding appointments under 7(a), the Bishop has the right to chair any General Meeting.

(b) Notice of Meeting

Written notice of any General Meeting shall be posted at least 21 days prior to the meeting, and remain posted until the meeting, in a conspicuous place where it will come to the attention of the members of the Congregation. Notice of meeting shall also be given at all regular services of the Congregation within the 21 days preceding the said meeting. All reasonable efforts should be made to notify all voting members. The non-receipt of such notice by any Congregational member shall not invalidate the proceedings at the meeting.

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(c) Quorum

A quorum for a General Meeting shall be a number of Voting Members of a Congregation equal to at least 15% of the Average Weekly Attendance(AWA) of the Congregation and must include a Warden, and the Incumbent or the Bishop. Only Voting Members of a Congregation may participate in a General Meeting, unless said privileges are extended to others by resolution of the meeting.

(d) Annual General Meeting

A General Meeting shall be convened by the Executive Committee of the Church Council, or by the Bishop, no later than the last day of February, in each calendar year.

Order of Business at Annual General Meetings

8: The Order of Business at the Annual General Meeting shall be as follows:

(a) Opening Prayer

(b) Determination and declaration of the number of Voting Members present.

(c) Adoption of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting and of any other General Meeting held since the last Annual Meeting.

(d) Receipt and consideration of Reports.

(e) Receipt of financial statements and approval of the Annual Budget

(f) Election of Lay delegates and Alternate Lay Delegates to Synod in accordance with Canon 1.

(g) Announcement of the appointment of the Incumbent’s Warden.

(h) Election of the People’s Warden, and members of the Church Council.

(i) Other business.

(j) Closing Prayer.

Special General Meetings

9: A Special General Meeting of a Parish may be held at any time. Notice in writing of such meeting, signed by the Incumbent and at least one of the Church Wardens of the relevant Congregation, or by the Incumbent at the request of ten (10) duly qualified Voting Members shall be given as provided in sections 7(a) and 7(b) of this Canon.

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Wardens

10: Every congregation shall have two Wardens.

A Warden shall be a Voting Member of not less than nineteen (19) years of age, except with the approval of the Bishop. The two Wardens of a Congregation may not be members of the same household. One Warden, called the Incumbent’s Warden, shall be appointed by the Incumbent, provided that, if there is no Incumbent, the Bishop or the Commissary shall appoint. The other Warden, called the People’s Warden, shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. If the Incumbent does not wish to exercise the right of appointment the Annual General Meeting shall elect both Wardens.

Duties of Wardens

11: The duties of the Wardens shall be:

(a) To co-operate with the Incumbent, the members of the Congregation, the region and the Diocese, in the strengthening of the life of the Church and in the growth and development of its people.

(b) To give to the Incumbent at all times their support, help and counsel.

(c) To assist the Congregation in discerning the Mission of God in the world, and to encourage the Congregation in that Mission.

(d) To appoint and oversee a Treasurer, and when necessary be responsible for the removal of the Treasurer.

(e) As members of the Executive Committee (see section 12), to be responsible at all times for the care and maintenance of the property of the Congregation, both real and personal, and in particular to have custody of the funds of the Congregation and to account for them regularly to the Church Council and in consultation with the Treasurer, to produce to the Annual General Meeting financial statements for the previous fiscal year (including a Statement of Receipts and Expenditures and a Balance Sheet) and an operating budget for the current year.

(f) If there is no Incumbent, to be responsible, in consultation with the Bishop, for the continuing life of the Congregation.

(g) With the Incumbent, to execute contracts and other documents on behalf of the Congregation.

(h) With the Incumbent, to be responsible for communication between the Congregation and the Diocese.

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(i) To consult with the Bishop with respect to appointments of Clergy to serve the Congregation.

(j) To report regularly to the Church Council

(k) To assist the Incumbent in the supervision of Lay employees.

Executive Committee

12: The Church Council shall establish an Executive Committee to consist of the Wardens, the Incumbent, the Chair of the Church Council, and the Treasurer.

The Executive Committee shall have general responsibility for the continuing life of the Congregation and will act between meetings of the Church Council and carry out its policy decisions, and perform such duties as may from time to time, be delegated by the Church Council. The Executive Committee shall report and be accountable to the Council, and shall abide by the policies of the Parish and the Diocese.

Church Councils

13: Every Congregation shall have a Church Council which shall be responsible for the oversight and policies of the Congregation, subject to General Meetings of the congregation, and the Canons and policies of the Diocese.

The Chairperson of the Council shall be the Incumbent unless the Incumbent declines the position. In such instances, the Chairperson will be elected by the Council from among its members.

Membership of the Church Council

14: The Church Council shall consist of all Clergy licensed in the Congregation, the Wardens, the Delegates to Synod, those members elected by the Annual General Meeting, and the Treasurer. The Annual General Meeting may, by resolution, set the maximum number of members to be elected to the Church Council.

Secretary of the Church Council

15: The Church Council may select a Secretary either from its own members or otherwise but the Secretary if not an elected member, shall not be entitled to vote.

Duties of the Church Council

16: The duties of the Church Council shall be:

(a) To act on behalf of the Congregation between General Meetings.

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(b) To support and assist the Incumbent and Wardens in the execution of their duties.

(c) To clarify the long and short-term goals and objectives of the Congregation and to develop the means to achieve them.

(d) To interpret the goals and objectives of the Congregation to its members, and to encourage them to support the same.

(e) To insure that all necessary furnishings and equipment are available and in good condition for the proper conduct of worship and other functions of the Congregation.

(f) To appoint and set the terms of employment of all lay persons employed by the Congregation, whether full-time or part-time, honorary or paid.

(g) To maintain an inventory of all the property of the Congregation.

(h) To establish such sub-committees as the Church Council may decide.

Independent Financial Review

17: The Church Council will appoint an independent person not related to the Treasurer, and not a member of the Church Council, but with a reasonable understanding of financial records, who will review the financial records of the Congregation and report to the Council prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Meeting Quorum

18: A quorum shall be a simple majority of the Church Council membership and must include the Incumbent or a Warden.

Church Council Members Terms of Office

19: The Wardens and members of the Church Council shall continue in office until their successors are appointed or elected as the case may be. The Wardens and those elected to the Church Council, or those appointed to replace them, shall not hold any one office for more than three consecutive years without the approval of the Council. Any vacancy occurring among the elected members of the Church Council shall be filled by the Church Council. Any member absent from three successive meetings without good cause as determined by the Church Council, shall be deemed to have resigned.

Signing Officers

20: The Signing Officers of the Congregation shall be any two of the Wardens, the Treasurer, the Incumbent, or any other person appointed to such duty by the Church Council, provided that no two signing officers may be members of the same household.

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Congregational Music

21: The Incumbent shall be primarily responsible for the music of the Congregation in consultation with the Wardens and the Church Council.

Alterations to Building and Property

22: No new structure of a permanent nature shall be erected on any Church property, or additions made to any existing structure, until the plans and specifications thereof, and the methods proposed for meeting the costs thereof, have been submitted to and approved by the Bishop and the Administration & Finance Committee.

Synod S15.12 Revised Canon 1: Definitions and Composition of Synod

Moved by: Georg Holland Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Be it resolved: That this Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay approve the replacement of Canon 1 (2009) by Final Draft Canon 1 approved by Diocesan Council March 24, 2012. CARRIED

Discussion: Executive Officer Randall Fairey commented that Canon 1 required the most changes and had the most discussion. A major change is in Clause 2 (c), concern had been expressed that this may overwhelm the House of Laity vs the House of Clergy. Clause 7 (b) – Representation of Lay Delegates: the idea of the changes is to NOT disenfranchise smaller congregations by including the phrase, “but not required”…..

Worshipping Communities in Regions: when a congregation becomes a Worshipping Community, all “functions” are deferred to a neighbouring congregation willing to assist the Community. It was suggested that Regional Councils work on this, and there is the possibility that Regional Constitutions need to be revised and sent to Administration/Finance Committee for approval.

CANON 1: DEFINITIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE SYNOD

Definitions

1: In these Canons, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed to them hereunder, namely:

Anglican: means a Baptized person who was baptized in an Anglican service of baptism, or has been confirmed in an Anglican service of confirmation, or has been formally received into the Anglican Communion.

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Average Weekly Attendance: means the combined total attendance at all Regular Services of a Congregation in the previous calendar year, divided by the number of weeks in said year in which regular services were held.

Baptized: means Baptized by water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Clergy: means an Anglican bishop, priest or deacon canonically resident in the Diocese, or a member of the Order of Ministry of the United Church of Canada serving as an incumbent of a shared ministry within the Diocese pursuant to a shared ministry agreement, or a member of the Clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (Waterloo Declaration), licensed by the Bishop for ministry in the Diocese.

Church Council: means the duly licensed Clergy, Wardens, and Voting Members appointed or elected under these Canons to conduct the affairs of a Congregation. The use of the term “Church Committee” in the Diocese shall mean a Church Council or Parish Council.

Congregation: means one, or a group of Worshipping Communities established as a Congregation in accordance with the Canons.

Diocese: means the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay.

Home Communion: means a celebration of the Eucharist, or the distribution of reserved sacrament, to one or more persons privately in their place of residence.

Incumbent: means a person appointed by the Bishop of Kootenay to exercise pastoral jurisdiction over a Parish.

Lay Delegate: means a lay voting member of a Congregation duly elected or appointed to attend a session of the Synod in accordance with these Canons (see Youth Delegate).

Parish: means a geographical division of the Diocese containing one or more Congregations and established as a Parish in accordance with the Canons.

Pastoral Jurisdiction: means the responsibility for spiritual leadership, which includes but is not limited to the authority to conduct, authorize, deny, and govern all Religious Acts that may occur within a particular context.

Region: means a group of one or more Parishes established as a Region in accordance with the Canons.

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Regular Service: means any worship service for which the attendance has been recorded in the Register of the Congregation, including Anglican Services held in medical and long-term care facilities, and Home Communions, and excluding weddings and funerals.

Religious Act: means the administration of any blessing or sacrament, or participating in a religious ceremony in any way that could be construed by a reasonable person as representing the Anglican Church of Canada.

Voting Member: means a Baptized person of the full age of 16 years who has, during the previous 12 months prior to the time in question, attended at least ten Regular Services of a Congregation or has received regular pastoral care, contributed toward the support of that Congregation, supports the aims and objectives of the Anglican Church of Canada and has not, during the said period, voted at a General Meeting of any other Congregation or church.

Worshipping Community: means a group of people in communion with the Anglican Church of Canada and under the jurisdiction of the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay that meets regularly for worship.

Youth Delegate: means a Lay Delegate who is at least sixteen years (16) of age and not more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the date of his/her election.

Membership of Synod

2: The Synod shall consist of:

(a) The Bishop or Diocesan Administrator [Canon 7] or Commissary [Canon 8];

(b) The Executive Archdeacon or the Executive Officer;

(c) The members of the Clergy of the Diocese duly licensed by the Bishop for ministry in the Diocese. The definitions of licenses will be formulated by policy and will include Incumbents, Priests-in- Charge, Associate and Assistant Clergy, Deacons and others as defined from time to time;

(d) The Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Treasurer and the Lay Secretary;

(e) The Lay Delegates qualified and elected as provided in the Canons, registered at Synod, and who shall remain members of Synod until the next session.

(f) Chairpersons of the Regions;

(g) One Youth Delegate from each region, elected by the regional council, or failing that, appointed by the regional dean, provided, however, that each such Youth . Delegate must be a voting member of a parish within the said Region and who shall remain a member of Synod until the next session;

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(h) Members of the Order of Ministry of the United Church of Canada or of other denominations who are serving as incumbents of shared ministries within the Diocese pursuant to shared ministry agreements;

(i) Any member or members of the Clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (Waterloo Declaration) licensed by the Bishop for ministry in the Diocese.

Retired Clergy and Clergy on Leave

3: Members of the Clergy superannuated, retired from work in the Diocese, or who are on approved Leave from the Diocese shall be entitled to a seat on the floor of the Synod but, unless they are licensed by the Bishop for ministry in the Diocese or are otherwise qualified to be delegates pursuant to Section 2 of this Canon, they shall not be entitled to vote.

Declaration of Submission

4: The following Declaration of Submission to the Canons of the Synod shall be subscribed by all Clergy, Lay Delegates and Officers of the Diocese:

Declaration of Submission

I, ______, do willingly subscribe to and declare that I assent to and will abide by the Canons, which have been, or shall be from time to time be passed by the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay.

Date ______Signed ______

Witness ______

Recording Average Weekly Attendance (AWA)

5: All Congregations are required to accurately count and record attendance at all Regular Services. The Average Weekly Attendance (AWA) is a strong determinant of Congregational representation to Synod and must be as accurate as practicable and open to audit.

Voting Members

6: All Voting Members of every Congregation shall form and constitute the Annual General Meeting of the Congregation according to Canon 16. They shall be entitled to vote at all meetings thereof on subscribing to the following Declaration of Voting Members. The subscription of this Declaration by any person is a solemn statement as to the truth of its contents with respect to such person:

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Declaration of Voting Member

I, ______, do solemnly declare:

. that I am Baptized and support the aims and objectives of the Anglican Church of Canada;

. that I contribute financially to the Anglican Church of Canada, and/or my Congregation by some generally recognized method and at a level which I conscientiously believe to be adequate in the light of my income and obligations;

. that I have attended at least ten Regular Services of my Parish/Congregation or received pastoral care, in the twelve months prior to this Declaration;

. that I am the full age of sixteen (16) years; and

. that I have not voted as a Voting Member of any other congregation within the said twelve months.

Lay Delegates and Alternate Lay Delegates to Synod

7(a): A Lay Delegate shall be chosen from the declared Voting Members of a Congregation in the Diocese of Kootenay.

7(b): Lay Delegates shall be elected by the Congregations of the Diocese. Every Congregation shall be entitled to elect Lay Delegates on the following scale of Average Weekly Attendance (AWA):

. Congregations with a combined AWA of 1-99: 2 Lay Delegates . Congregations with a combined AWA of 100-199: 3 Lay Delegates . Congregations with a combined AWA of 200 & above: 4 Lay Delegates

The Canon is to be interpreted that congregations are entitled, but not required to have the foregoing numbers, permitting congregations to have fewer representatives (but no less than 1) than indicated.

Election of Lay Delegates and Terms of Office

8: Lay Delegates will be elected at the Annual General Meetings (Canon 16) of Congregations before the end of the February immediately preceding the next Regular Session of Diocesan Synod. They will be invited to attend and will become Members of Synod when the Regular Session of Synod is opened. As Members they will remain in office, unless otherwise duly replaced (see Alternate Delegates), until the next Regular Session of Synod is opened. They will also attend, as Members, any meetings of Synod duly called between Regular Sessions.

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Alternate Lay Delegates

9: Congregations are required to maintain a slate of duly elected Alternate Lay Delegates equivalent in number to the allowable number of Lay Delegates. Alternate Lay Delegates will normally be elected at Annual General Meetings.

Lay Delegate Vacancies

10: If for any reason an elected Lay Delegate or Member of Synod is unable or unwilling to continue in office, or is simply unable to attend a scheduled Synod, the Church Council will invite a replacement from the slate of Alternate Lay Delegates. Upon assuming the vacated position, the Alternate Lay Delegate becomes a Member of Synod and continues in office for the remainder of the term of the Lay Delegate so replaced. If the absenting Lay Delegate has not attended a Synod and thereby has not yet become a Member of Synod, the replacement Alternate Lay Delegate will attend the next Synod and thereby become a Member.

11: If for any reason there are no Alternate Lay Delegates who are willing or able to fill a vacant Lay Delegate position, the Church Council shall call a General Meeting of the Congregation with due notice, for the purpose of electing to that position. In the event the Church Council is unable to convene a timely General Meeting, the Council shall have the authority to appoint duly qualified persons to be Lay Delegates.

Certification of Election

12: The Lay Delegates shall be provided with a certificate of their election in the following form:

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Certificate of Election

This is to certify that the Average Weekly Attendance (AWA) of the Congregation of

______on the ______day of ______20___* was ______, such Name of the Congregation

number having been verified from the records of the Congregation

*(Note: this is to be the same date as is shown in the second section of this Certificate, as the date of the meeting of the Voting Members) . This is to further certify that at a meeting of the Voting Members of the Congregation of

______, held on the ____ day of ______20____, the following persons, Name of the Congregation

duly qualified, were elected Lay Delegates and Alternate Lay Delegates to the Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay:

Lay Delegate Name ______

Lay Delegate Name______

Lay Delegate Name ______

Alternate Lay Delegate Name______

Alternate Lay Delegate Name______

Alternate Lay Delegate Name______

(Signed)______Presiding officer at the election

Such Certificate shall be signed by the person who presided at the election or by the Incumbent or one of the Wardens and a copy thereof shall be delivered to the Synod Office within ten days after the date of the election. The Certificate shall state the number of Voting Members on the roll of membership of the Congregation concerned, and that such number has been verified from the records of the Congregation by the Incumbent or by the person subscribing the certificate.

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Synod S16.12 Revision to Canon 6 ELECTION OF A BISHOP

Moved by: Jane Maskell Seconded by: Rita Harrison

Be it resolved: That the Canons Revision Committee be asked to examine Canon 6, Election of a Bishop, and bring to our next Synod Meeting a proposal about the episcopal electoral process of this diocese with a view to including some provision for candidate interviews, references, and/or other elements that will provide information to electoral synod delegates that is at least equivalent to what would usually be required for a job application for a position of significant authority. CARRIED

Synod S17.12 Referral of the Episcopal Election Process

Moved by: Yme Woensdregt Seconded by: Laurie Macdonald

Resolved; that Resolution Synod S16.12 to amend Canon 6 - Election of a Bishop be referred to General Synod.

The Executive Officer explained Dioceses can not send a “motion” to General Synod, but may send a “Memorial.” A Common Episcopal Election Canon is under consideration by the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of B.C. & Yukon as a consequence of the report from its Committee on Restructuring. Such a canon will require much dialogue and examination.

The mover and seconder rephrased their resolution to read;

Resolved; That Canon 6 Election of a Bishop be considered in full at the next Diocese of Kootenay Synod.

CARRIED Nominations Committee Report - Part Two: Chair Alan Akehurst declared there had been sufficient nominations for all positions and announced the following nominees.

General Synod: Clergy (3) Lay (3) Nissa Basbaum Randall Fairey Neil Elliott Deanna Johansen Bill Harrison Laurie Macdonald Mike Stuchbery Jane Maskell Yme Woensdregt Anne McMichael Jennifer Pring

Youth Delegate to General Synod: (1) Alexa Harwood-Jones Kayla Fish Ben Stuchbery

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Provincial Synod: Clergy (2) Lay (3) Roger Cooper Cindy Corrigan Trevor Freeman Gyllian Davies Rita Harrison Randall Fairey Laura Hermakin Dana Hall Elizabeth Ruder-Celiz Ben Stuchbery

Diocesan Council: Clergy and Lay (7) Gyllian Davies (L) Rita Harrison (C) Trevor Freeman (C) Laura Hermakin (C) Kayla Fish (L) Christine Ross (C) Ean Gower (L) Sandra Stickney (C)

Diocesan Court: Clergy (3) Lay (3) Neil Elliot Randall Fairey Rita Harrison Ean Gower Robin Ruder-Celiz Jane Maskell

Rev. Akehurst explained the process for voting and pointed out that pictures and information on each nominee were posted on the rear wall of the assembly hall.

Resolution S18.12 Distribution of Synod Minutes

Moved by: Tom Burton Seconded by: Patrick Reid

Whereas:

1. There are delegates to Synod 2012 who did not attend Synod 2009; 2. Delegates present who attended Synod 2009 who may not have a complete or accurate recall of the resolutions presented at the previous synod; 3. The circulation of the draft of Synod minutes would provide an opportunity for delegates to examine the draft for accuracy, and in this way assist the personnel of the diocese in the preparation of the final draft;

Be it resolved that: A draft copy of the Synod minutes, now and in the future, is circulated to all members of Synod immediately following two (2) regular Diocesan Council meetings subsequent to Synod.

Discussion: “Draft” minutes are owned by Diocesan Council who needs to review and make sure they are correct prior to any distribution. The draft minutes are only for the eyes of the members of Council.

The mover and seconder agreed to a friendly amendment such that the second part of the Resolution read;

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Be it resolved that: A copy of the Diocesan Synod Minutes, now and in the future, is circulated to all members of Synod following approval by the Diocesan Council no later than two regular meetings following the Synod.

CARRIED Synod S19.12 Reimbursement of Travel Gas Costs

Moved by: Yme Woensdregt Seconded by: Trevor Freeman

Resolved; that the Diocese reimburses actual gas costs for delegate travel to Synod in full, upon presentation of receipts, without establishing a maximum. CARRIED Synod S20:12: Definition of Average Sunday Attendance.

Moved by: Catherine Hall Seconded by: Yme Woensdregt

Resolved; that a request for the definition of “Average Sunday Attendance” be referred to the Canons Committee. CARRIED

Synod S21.12: Motion to Receive Reports

Moved by: Robin Celiz Seconded by: Deanna Johansen

Resolved; that Reports to Synod in the Convening Circular be received as distributed. CARRIED Discussion: Responding to a question arising from the COGS Report on Resolution A142-R1: Solemnization of Marriage from General Synod re; Subject: Solemnization of Marriage Moved by: The Reverend Greg Gilson, Diocese of Caledonia Seconded by: The Right Reverend Greg Kerr-Wilson, Diocese of Qu’Appelle Be it resolved that this General Synod: Request the Council of General Synod

1. to direct the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee to undertake a study examining the canonical, theological and liturgical implications, as well as the potential effects on the mission and witness of the Anglican Church of Canada, of the cessation of the solemnization of matrimony by the clergy of the Anglican Church of Canada and of the adoption of the European Model of blessing those civil marriages that conform to a canonical definition of marriage as the normative practice of the Church; and 2. to report the findings of this study to the General Synod in 2013.

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Randall Fairey explained that the matter was referred to Faith Worship and Ministry and that in its Report to COGS in November 2011 there was no interest by the Council in moving this forward. Furthermore, after careful consideration the resolution was judged to be impossible to act upon.

Announcements: Archbishop John Privett thanked Pam Harris from All Saint’s Catering, Vernon and her crew from All Saint’s Men’s Club for preparing our supper.

Archbishop Privett invited Michael Harvey to the microphone and so that he and all Synod delegates could participate in a time of questions and answers.

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Grace: Supper:

Report of Nominations Committee – Part Two - Election Results: Alan Akehurst, Chair of the Nominations Committee presented the following Election results:

General Synod: Clergy (3) Lay (3) Nissa Basbaum Randall Fairey Yme Woensdregt Jennifer Pring Neil Elliot Jane Maskell

Bill Harrison (alternate) Laurie Macdonald (alternate) Mike Stuchbery (alternate) Anne McMichael (alternate)

Youth Delegate to General Synod: (1) Kayla Fish Alexa Harwood-Jones (alternate)

Provincial Synod: Clergy (2) Lay (3) Trevor Freeman Randall Fairey Rita Harrison Ben Stuchbery Cindy Corrigan

Roger Cooper (alternate) Dana Hall (alternate) Elizabeth Ruder Celiz (alternate) Gyllian Davies (alternate)

Diocesan Council: Clergy and Lay (7) Trevor Freeman Kayla Fish Christine Ross Rita Harrison Sandra Stickney Gyllian Davies Ean Gower

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Diocesan Court: Clergy (3) Acclaimed Lay (3) Acclaimed Neil Elliot Randall Fairey Rita Harrison Ean Gower Robin Celiz Jane Maskell

Synod S22.12 Motion to Destroy Election Ballots

Moved by: Catherine Hall Seconded by: Bill Chidlow

Resolved; that the ballots for the 2012 elections be destroyed. CARRIED

Alan Akehurst expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members of the Nominations Committee and to the Scrutineers.

Announcement: Archbishop Privett announced that the terms of delegates on Diocesan Council and the Administration/Finance Committee as of Synod 2009 were now complete, and that he was grateful for their dedication and the work that was done over the past triennium. Archbishop John presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Anna Scherpenzeel for her years of dedication and hard work as Lay Secretary.

9:10 pm Synod 2012 was adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning

Night Prayers: Marcella Mugford and Brian Smith

9 a.m. Sunday, May 13th Synod 2012 Reconvened

Announcements: Archbishop John Privett welcomed Pam Wilson and Keith Thom from Camp Owaissi and Gail Braem who is part of the Together in Ministry team. Archbishop John also announced that he had appointed Ben Stuchbery as the Youth Delegate to Diocesan Council. The Executive officer presented a humorous Memorandum to Synod signalling the birthday of Archbishop John Privett, following which “Happy Birthday” was sung to both Archbishop John and Camp Owaissi Director, Keith Thom, who also was celebrating a birthday.

Presentations:

1. Together in Ministry (TiM): Presenters: Yme Woensdregt and Gail Braem

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A Power Point presentation on the proposal from National Church for joint fund-raising program known as “Together in Mission” was given by Yme Woensdregt 9Cranbrook) and Gail Braem (Kelowna). A steering committee which includes both the Executive Officer (Staff Support) and the Archbishop has been formed. Following the Power Point presentation, input from Michael Thompson and discussions, the following sequence was suggested:  Approval in principle by Synod 2012  Recruit a full Steering committee  Make report to the June meeting of Diocesan Council  Seek to engage Money & Mission International to do a joint Feasibility Study  Make a final report to Diocesan Council

Synod S23.12: Approval in Principle for a Feasibility Study for TiM

Moved by: Yme Woensdregt Seconded by: Randall Fairey

Resolved; that this 2012 Synod 2012 approve in principle that we move toward a Feasibility Study for Together in Ministry, the timing and details to be determine by Diocesan Council. CARRIED 2. Camp Owaissi: Presenters: Pam Wilson – Board Chair Keith Thom – new Executive Director

The work and life of Camp Owaissi was presented along with a photo video of camp activities.

Synod S23.12: Motion of Thanks

Moved by: Catherine Hall Seconded by: Geord Holland

Resolved; that the 2009 Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay thank the following:

St. Aidan’s Church Everyone who helped to set up tables and chairs Lee Robinson, Audio-Visual Wizard Jennifer Pring All the parishes who provided food Spiritual Development Committee Bonnie Bailey Parishioners who brought their banners Kathy Hopps Marcella Mugford CARRIED 29 of 30 Diocese of Kootenay Sixty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 11 – May 13, 2012 “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts”

Synod S24.12: Motion to Adjourn Moved by: Dana Hall

Resolved; that the 61 st Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay “Invitation to the Future with Open Hearts” be adjourned.

CARRIED Archbishop’s Concurrence: The Most Reverend John Privett, Archbishop of Kootenay and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia & Yukon, concurred with the proceedings of Synod 2012 and declared the 61st Synod of the Diocese of Kootenay closed.

Closing Eucharist was held at St. Aidan’s, Rutland Following the service Archbishop John presented the Ven. Michael Thompson (Homilist) and Michael Harvey with a gift from the Diocese as a token of appreciation.

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