The Convening Circular of the48th Session of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land with the Election of the 16th Metropolitan for the Province of Rupert’s Land

June 18 – 21, 2015 Manitou Springs, Watrous, Saskatchewan

In your daily life and work, do you strive to...  To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom  To teach, baptize and nurture new believers  To respond to human need by loving service  To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation  To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

If so, you have been “Marked by Mission”

Table of Contents of the Convening Circular for the 48th Session of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land

a) Listing of Delegates to Synod by Diocese b) Proposed Agenda for the 48th Session of Synod c) Excerpt from the Provincial Canons: Canon III – The Election of The Metropolitan d) Curriculum Vitaes (In alphabetical order) of the Diocesan Bishops of the Province of Rupert’s Land e) Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod (June 2012, Brandon, MB) f) Acts of the Provincial Executive Council (June 2012 to May 2015) g) Report of the Provincial Secretary (2013-2015) h) Report of the Provincial Chancellor i) Report of the Committee on Constitution & Canons j) Appendix to the Report of the Committee on Constitution & Canons k) Report of the Provincial Committee on Ministry l) Synopsis of Diocesan Mission Priorities m) Report of the Provincial Archivist n) Statement of General Fund Operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 o) Notices of Motion for consideration at the 48th Session of Synod p) Positions for which elections will be held at Provincial Synod q) Nominations Form (for elections) r) Form for submitting motions for Synod s) Expense Claim Form THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF RUPERTSLAND Clergy and Lay Delegates to the 48th Session of Synod June 18 - 21, 2015

Athabasca The Right Rev. Fraser W. Lawton The Rev. Deacon Rose Howell Ms. Jean Carter The Rev. Terry Leer Mr. Robert Lawton (Y) The Rev. Dr. Iain Luke Mrs. Kim Marceau The Rev. Lesley Wheeler Dame Mr. Compton Vigilance The Honourable G. William Paul - Chancellor

Arctic The Right Rev. Darren McCartney The Rev. Deacon Leah Quaqqasig May Mrs. Marlene Angnakak The Right Rev. David Parsons The Rev. Lucy Netser Mrs. Lucy Kumarluk The Rev. Joseph Royal Mr. Nick Takkiruq (Y) The Rev. Canon Paul Williams Mr. Esau Tatatoapik Mr. Glenn Tait – Vice Chancellor

Brandon The Right Rev. James D. Njegovan The Rev. Shane Bengry Mrs. Shelley Andres The Ven. Michael Chartrand Mr. Joshua Knight (Y) The Rev. Raymond Knight Mr. Remi Rheault The Rev. Mike Dickens Mrs. Flora Young Mrs. Elizabeth Sims - Chancellor

Calgary The Right Rev. Gregory K. Kerr-Wilson The Rev. Helen Dunn Mr. Brian Hayes (Y) The Rev. Brian Way Mrs. Carol Hayes The Ven. Kenneth Wells Mrs. Karen Larsden The Rev. Noel Wygiera Kame Staples Mr. Peter Crisfield – Chancellor

Edmonton The Right Rev. Jane Alexander The Rev. Jonathan Crane Ms Margaret Marschall The Rev. Neil Gordon Ms Bethanne O’Neil The Rev. Steven London Ms Sarah Skinner The Rev. Scott Sharman Mr. Graham Ward (Y) The Honourable Kenneth Holstrom - Chancellor

Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh The Right Rev. Lydia Mamakwa The Rev. Richard Bruyere Ms. Edith McKay The Right Rev. Mark L. MacDonald The Rev. Morris Fiddler Mrs. Mary J. Mckay The Rev. Martha Spence Miss Sheba McKay (Y) The Rev. Amos Winter Mr. Rodney Anderson Mr. Richard Cummine - Chancellor

Qu'Appelle The Right Rev. Robert Hardwick The Rev. Brian Woods Mr. Jason Antonio The Rev. Dell Boronowsky Mrs. Donna Evans The Rev. Malcolm French Ms. Ev Southwood The Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy (no youth elected) Mr. Tom Irvine – Chancellor

Rupert's Land The Rt. Rev. Donald D. Phillips The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson Connor Blaikie (Y) The Rev. Helen Kennedy Elaine James The Ven. Godfrey Mawejje Ian Silk The Ven. Geoff Woodcroft Mr. Dan Thagard Mr. E. Arthur Braid - Chancellor

Saskatchewan The Right Rev. Michael Hawkins The Rev. Richard Custer Mr. Eric Bear The Right Rev. Adam Halkett The Very Rev. Kenneth Davis Mrs. Jane Parrott The Rev. Patricia Langlois Mrs. Carol Spencer The Rev. Patricia Martin (no youth elected) Mr. Hugh Harradence, Q.C. – Chancellor

Saskatoon The Rt. Rev. David M. Irving The Ven. Daniel Hughes Mr. Ted Engel The Rev. Alex Parsons Mrs. Barbara Forsyth The Rev. Canon Michael Stonhouse Ms. Karen Walter The Rev. Nancy Yee (no youth elected) Ms. Beth Bilson - Chancellor

Officers of Synod The Metropolitan of the Province Mrs. Marion Jenkins, Prolocutor Mr. Garth Dymond, Chancellor Mr. Trevor Powell, Archivist Mr. Travis Enright, Deputy Prolocutor The Ven. Richard Sp encer, Treasurer Mrs. Noreen Hareuther, Registrar Mrs. Susan Suppes, Secretary Ex Officio Member The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz Proposed Agenda for the 48th Session of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land June 18 – 21, 2015 Manitou Springs Retreat & Conference Centre, Watrous, SK.

Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:00 – 5:00 pm Registration

For those flying into Saskatoon... 2:00 pm Bus leaves Cathedral in Saskatoon 3:30 pm Bus arrives @ Manitou Springs 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dinner @ Manitou Springs (Buffet style)

6:15 pm – 6:45 Delegates’ transportation to Church (shuttle and private vehicles) 7:00 pm Opening Service - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Watrous

8:25 pm Opening Procedures: Appointment of Committees, Secretaries, scrutineers, etc.

8:30 pm Election of New Metropolitan Procedural Announcements Nominating Ballot Subsequent balloting Election declared 9:30 pm Reception (hosted by Diocese of Saskatoon)

Friday morning, June 19, 2015 7:00 am Early morning worship 6:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast (buffet-style)

8:30 am Gathering song Welcome and Announcements Approval of Agenda for the day

8:45 am Delegates move to assigned Bible Study Table groups (table introductions) 8:55 am Bible Study 9:20 am Words from the new Metropolitan 9:30 am 1st Report of the Nominating Committee 9:40 am Presentation on the Marks of Mission

10:10 am Coffee break (delegates return to Diocesan tables)

10:30 am Report of the Ministry Committee 11:05 am Teaching Session on The Diaconate today 11:35 am National Youth Secretariat 11:45 am Announcements 11:55 am Grace and Lunch

Friday Afternoon – June 19, 2015 1:25 pm Ballot for Prolocutor handed out as delegates re-enter to the meeting room 1:30 pm Gathering song Announcements 1:35 pm Call for Nominations & 1st Ballot for Prolocutor 1:55 pm 4 Minutes for Mission – (Diocesan presentations)

2:50 pm Coffee Break

3:05pm Results of 1st ballot and 2nd ballot 3:15 pm Facilitated Diocesan Conversations 4:00p m. Results of Ballot 1 for Prolocutor and ballot 2 4:15 pm recess sitting 6:00 pm BBQ Dinner on the Terrace and “Thank You” to Bishop David Ashdown and other retirees.

Friday Evening – June 19, 2015 7:15 pm Gathering song (delegates reconvene at Diocesan tables) 7:20 pm Announcements Results of Ballot 2 for Prolocutor and 3rd ballot, if necessary 7:30 pm Presentation on Mission 8:15 pm Announcements and evening recess sitting 8:30 pm Evening Worship followed by Gospel Jamboree – on the Terrace

Saturday morning, June 20, 2015 7:00 am Early morning worship 6:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast

8:30 am Gathering song (delegates reconvene at assigned Bible Study groups) Announcements Results of the Balloting for Prolocutor Committee nominations close 12:00 noon Approval of agenda for the day 8:45 am Bible Study

9:15 am Nominations for Deputy Prolocutor called and close (balloting for Deputy Prolocutor 1st ballot) 9:30 am Facilitated Conversations 10:20 – 10:40 Coffee Break (delegates return to Diocesan tables) 10:40 am Deadline for notices of motions for Synod 10:40 am Results of 1st balloting for Deputy Prolocutor and 2nd ballot 10:45 am Facilitated Diocesan conversations 11:05 am Feedback 11:15 am Resolutions from the Ministry Committee 11:50 am Results of 2nd (and 3rd) ballot for Deputy Prolocutor 12:00 noon Grace and Lunch

Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2015 1:30 pm Gathering song (reconvene at Diocesan Tables) 1:35 pm Results of 3rd ballot (4th ballot as necessary) 1:35 pm Resolutions - Ministry Committee (continued, if necessary) - Resolutions from Constitution & Canons Committee - resolutions from the floor

2:45 pm Coffee break

3:00 pm Stewardship Presentation 3:10 pm Wrap up conversations 4:00 – 4:30 pm Balloting for committees (ballot boxes open to 4:30) 4:30 to 5:45 Free time

5:45 pm Transportation to Danceland (hotel shuttle and private vehicles) 6:00 – 7:00 pm Banquet @ Danceland 8:00 pm Entertainment – Social time @ Danceland 9:00 pm regular shuttle runs back to Manitou Springs

Sunday morning, June 20, 2015 6:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast 6:30 – 8:00 am Check out of rooms for those traveling by bus back to Saskatoon 8:30 am Gathering song (reconvene at Diocesan Tables) Announcements Results of the balloting for committees (including advising dioceses that need to appoint members to Executive Council) 9:00 am Resolutions continued (as necessary) 9:30 am recess at tables for dioceses to appoint as required. 9:35 am Announcement of appointees 9:45 am Closing procedures - including tabling of Acts of Synod 10:00 am Committees meet (in assigned corners of the room) to select chair and set first meeting date. 10:30 am Closing Worship of Synod with the Installation of Metropolitan Commemorating National Indigenous Day (Worship on the Terrace) 11:45 to 12:30 Priority Check out for delegates leaving by bus Remainder of guests check out.

12:00 pm Boxed lunches available 12:30 pm Bus departs and private vehicles depart

CANON III

C3.00 ELECTION OF THE METROPOLITAN

Part 1 - Election of the Metropolitan by the Synod

3.1 The election of the Metropolitan at a regular session of the Synod pursuant to s. 6.30 or s. 6.31 of the Constitution shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in this Part.

3.2 Notice that there will be an election at a regular session of the Synod shall be given in the convening circular sent to all bishops and delegates of the Synod pursuant to section 5.09 of the Constitution.

3.3 The Provincial Secretary shall send to all bishops and delegates of the Synod with the convening circular, a curriculum vitae for each of the bishops of the Province eligible for election.

3.4 The election shall be held at such sitting of the Synod as the Prolocutor shall designate, after consultation with the committee charged with setting the agenda for the Synod.

3.5 The Prolocutor shall chair the portion of the sitting of Synod during which the election is conducted.

3.6 The Prolocutor shall designate four scrutineers to count the votes in the election, two from the Order of Clergy and two from the Order of Laity.

3.7 The Orders of Bishops, Clergy and Laity shall sit in joint session for the election.

3.8 The election shall begin with a celebration of Holy Communion.

3.9 Each Diocesan Bishop of the Province shall be a candidate in the election unless he or she declares after the celebration of the Holy Communion that he or she does not wish to be a candidate.

3.10 If only one Diocesan Bishop of the Province does not declare that he or she does not wish to be a candidate, the Prolocutor shall cause a resolution naming that Bishop as Metropolitan to be put to a vote by secret ballot in the Order of Bishops and to a separate vote by secret ballot in the Orders of Clergy and Laity voting together, and the resolution shall be considered adopted only if the majority of ballots cast in the two orders are in favour of the resolution.

3.11 If there is more than one candidate the Prolocutor shall call for each member of the Synod to vote for one candidate by writing the name of the candidate on a ballot and depositing the ballot in a box designated for the purpose.

3.12 There shall be one ballot box for ballots cast by members of the Order of Bishops, and another ballot box for ballots cast by members of the Orders of Clergy and Laity.

3.13 Two scrutineers, one a member of the Order of Clergy and the other a member of the Order of Laity shall count the ballots cast by the Order of Bishops.

3.14 Two scrutineers, one a member of the Order of Clergy and the other a member of the Order of Laity shall count the ballots cast by the Orders of Clergy and Laity.

3.15 The Prolocutor shall have a vote but no tie-breaking vote.

3.16 An election will require that the majority of votes cast in the Order of Bishops and a majority of the votes cast in the Orders of Clergy and Laity be for the same person.

3.17 If there is no election, voting shall continue by successive ballots without any names being withdrawn from the ballot until one candidate has been elected.

3.18 If no election shall have taken place after the fifth ballot a Diocesan Bishop who previously declared that he or she did not wish to be a candidate may, with his or her permission, be included in the candidates for the next or any subsequent ballot.

3.19 After a Bishop has been elected, the Prolocutor shall inform the Metropolitan-elect and on his or her acceptance shall notify the Bishops of the Province and the Metropolitans of the Anglican Communion of the result of the election.

3.20 After the Prolocutor has declared the election of a Metropolitan, the Scrutineers shall destroy the ballots.

3.21 Where it is impractical to comply with any provision of this Part, the Prolocutor may designate an alternative procedure upon securing the approval of the Executive Council or the Synod.

Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend Jane Alexander

Diocese: Edmonton

Name: Jane Alexander 12316 66A Avenue Edmonton Alberta, T6H 1Z3 (780) 988 9105 (h) (780) 439 7344 (w) [email protected] [email protected]

EDUCATION 1977 -1980 B.A. HONS. MUSIC (2:1) University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 1980 - 1981 P.G.C.E. University of Durham 1988 - 1989 Diploma of Higher Education, Newcastle Upon Tyne Polytechnic 1991 -1993 M.Ed., University of Alberta 1993 -1996 Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Alberta (Degree conferred 1997) 2000 – 2001 M.T.S. (with Distinction), Newman Theological College (degree conferred 2002) AWARDS 1978 David Barlow Memorial First Year Prize, University of Newcastle upon Tyne 1980 David Barlow Final Year Prize, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. 1995 Doctoral Research Grant, Scottish Rite Foundation of Canada DISSERTATIONS 1980 English Liturgical Music – 1370 -1430 1993 The Discrimination of Facial Expressions 1997 Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease in Persons with Down Syndrome

EMPLOYMENT 2008 - Bishop, Diocese of Edmonton 2006 – 2008 Dean of All Saints’ Cathedral, Diocese of Edmonton 2003 - 2006 Rector, St. Augustine’s-Parkland Anglican Church, Spruce Grove 2001 - 2003 Assistant Curate, St. Augustine’s-Parkland Anglican Church, Spruce Grove 2001 Deacon-In-Charge, St. Aidan & Ste. Hilda Anglican Church, Rexboro 2000 – 2001 Interim Ministry St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, Edmonton 1999 – 2000 Interim Ministry Immanuel Anglican Church, Wetaskiwin 1998 – 2000 Deacon (non stipendiary) St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Edmonton 1996 – 2000 Sessional Lecturer and then Adjunct Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta 1993 – 1996 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta. Project Manager for the Child and Family Resiliency Project, University of Alberta. 1989 – 1990 Special Education Teacher, Durham, England 1987 – 1989 Special Education Teacher, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1981 – 1987 Music Teacher, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1 ORDINATION HISTORY 1998 Ordained to the Diaconate 2001 Ordained to the Priesthood 2008 Consecrated to the Episcopate

OTHER POSITIONS HELD Co-Chair of the Mayor of Edmonton’s Task force for the elimination of poverty Member of the international Eco-Bishops Initiative Canadian Bishop on the Anglican Consultative Council Member of the Canadian and African Bishops in Dialogue Group Officer of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada Member of the Council of General Synod

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD Regional Dean for Edmonton West Chair of the Diocesan Response Group, Diocese of Edmonton Chair of the Healing Committee, Diocese of Edmonton Delegate to Provincial Synod Private Psychological Practice in the area of Inclusion and Severe Behavioural Disorders Spiritual Advisor Neighbourlink Parkland Legion Chaplain, Spruce Grove Leader of Music Ministry, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Edmonton

PUBLICATIONS Alexander, J. (2013) Risky Business, Shaping a Diocese for Mission. In Bowen, J., (Ed.) Green Shoots Out Of Dry Ground: Growing a Furure for the Church in Canada. Pp243 – 258, Eugene Oregon, Wipf & Stock McDonald, L, Kysela, G., Drummond, J., Martin, C., Wiles, & Alexander, J. (1997) Assessment of clinical utility of a family adaptation model. Journal of Family Studies. Vol 3 (1) pp.47-65. Ph.D. Dissertation entitled Cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in Down Syndrome (1997) University of Alberta. Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L., Drummond, J., & Alexander, J. (1996) The Child and Family Resiliency Research Program. The Alberta Journal of Educational Research. Vol XLII (4), 406-409 Kysela, G.M., McDonald. L, Brenton Haden, S., Alexander, J, & Cunningham, J. (1995) Parents and teachers as partners: Family Functioning and Teacher/Parent collaboration. In Andrews, J., (Ed.) Teaching Students with diverse needs: Elementary Classrooms. Pp225-250, Toronto; Nelson Canada. Das, J.P., Divis, B., Alexander, J., Parrila, R.K. & Naglieri, J.A. (1995) Cognitive decline due to aging among persons with Down Syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities. M. Ed. Thesis entitled The Discrimination of Basic Facial Expressions By Children With And Without Down Syndrome. (1993) University of Alberta.

Non refereed Publications Drummond, J., Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L. & Alexander, J. (1996) Cooperative Family Learning (WE CAN): A Manual for early interventionists, CRAME Publications, University of Alberta Drummond, J., Kysela, G.M., McDonald, I., & Alexander, J. (1996) Cooperative Family Learning (WE CAN): The parent manual, CRAME Publications, University of Alberta.

2 McDonald, L., Alexander, J., Kysela, G.M., & Drummond, J. (1996) Natural Teaching Strategies: Interventionist Manual. CRAME Publications, University of Alberta. McDonald, L., Kysela, G.M., Alexander, J., Martin, C., Wiles, W., & Drummond, J. (1996) Natural Teaching Strategies: Parent Manual, CRAME Publications, University of Alberta. Alexander, J., Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L., & Drummond, J. (1996) An Introduction to family centered assessment and intervention, CRAME Publications, University of Alberta Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L., & Alexander, J. (1994) Adaptation and functioning in families with young child with special needs or disabilities: A rest of the Family Adaptation Model, Final report for a research project funded by a grant from the Children’s Mental Health Unit, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

Conference Presentations 2014 National Worship Conference, Edmonton Transforming Worship 2014 Diocese of Toronto Synod Keynote Speaker 2012 Diocese of BC Day of Evangelism, Victoria BC: Keynote Address July 1996:IASSMD, 10th World Congress, Helsinki, Finland, Symposium on cognitive decline due to aging: Downs and non Downs compared: Das, J.P., Divis, B. & Alexander, J. The combined uses of neuropsychological tests, caregiver report and SPECT neuroradiological imaging in following the aging process in Down Syndrome; Alexander, J. July 1996:IASSMD, 10th World Congress, Helsinki, Finland, Development of a model of Family Adaptation: Enhancing child and family resiliency. Alexander, J., Kysela, G.M. McDonald, L. and Drummond, J. June 1996: Headstart’s Third National research Conference: Making a difference for children, families and communities. Washington: Symposium on Child and Family Resiliency Project. Kysela, G.M., McDonald, I., Drummond, J., Alexander.J., Breakenridge, D., & McDougall, E. March1996: Bootstrapping: A model of family functioning. Poster presentation at Research Revelations, University of Alberta, Edmonton. March 1996: Drummond, J., Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L., & Alexander, J. Bootstrapping a model of family functioning: A symposium for the tenth annual Margaret Scott Wright Research Day: University of Alberta, Edmonton. February 1996: 4th Annual Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberta. Drummond, J., Query, B., Kysela, McDonald, L., Alexander, J. Bootstrapping a model of family functioning: Phase 1, Testing a model. February 1996: 4th Annual Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberta. Drummond, J., Query, B., Kysela, McDonald, L., Alexander, J. Bootstrapping a model of family functioning: Phase 2, revision of the measure of family functioning and testing a new sample. February 1996: 4th Annual Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberta. Drummond, J., Neufeild, S., Bishop, L., Kysela, G.M., McDonald, L., & Alexander, J. Bootstrapping a model of family functioning: Phase 3, Design and evaluate interventions to enhance family functioning. June 1995: Canadian Association of Educational Psychologists, C.A.E.P. (C.S.S.E. Conference, Montreal) Round table Discussion. Family functioning and adaptation clinical applicator (J. Alexander & J. McDonald) June 1995: C.S.S.E. Conference, Montreal. A paper entitled Family Functioning and adaptation in rural and urban families with children with special needs. (G.M. Kysela, L. McDonald, & J. Alexander) November 1994: Canadian Congress on Exceptional Children, Calgary Adaptation and Functioning in Families with a Special Needs Child. (Kysela, G.M., McDonald, J., & Alexander, J.)

3 May 1994: The Shape Conference, Edmonton. A paper entitled He looks happy to me! How Children with Down Syndrome interpret facial cues (Alexander, J.) March 1994: Opening Doors: the conference of the Canadian Down Syndrome Association, Vancouver. A paper entitled The Discrimination of basic facial expressions by children with and without Down Syndrome (Alexander, J.)

Other Presentations 2012 Diocese of Kootenay Clergy Retreat, Sorrento BC: “How Clear is Our Vocation Lord” 2011 Dioceses of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Clergy Retreat Leader Vestry retreats for All Saints Cathedral, Christchurch and Holy Trinity, Conflict Resolution Workshops in a number of Edmonton Parishes Spiritual Advisor Women’s Cursillo 2003 Women’s Retreat for Griesburgh Base Music Workshops in a number of Edmonton Parishes Prayer Workshops in a number of Edmonton parishes Retreat leader in the area of visioning and planning Presentations at Clergy Days and Provincial Synod TEC community presentations on Spiritual Gifts and Obedience Stewardship of Time and Talents Retreat Leader ACW conference Diocese of Athabasca April 1997 Member of Program Committee for the 8th International Roundtable on Aging and Intellectual Disabilities; Chicago. February 1997: Poster presentation at Research Revelations 1997: University of Alberta Detecting Alzheimer’s Diseases and cognitive decline in person’s with Down Syndrome, (Alexander, J., Das, J.P. & McEwan, A.J.) February 1997: Poster presentation at Research Revelations 1997: University of Alberta. Promoting resiliency in families at risk: Practice and Intervention. (Kysela, G.M., Drummond, J., McDonald, L., Alexander, J., Fleming, D., & Kunasegaran, S.) November 1996: A presentation given to Ted Deer Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association Parents and teachers as Partners: Family Functioning and teacher- parent collaboration. (J, Drummond, and j Alexander) May 1995: An evaluation of the C.A.S.E. Psychological services in the Grande Prairie region of Alberta. (G.M. Kysela & J. Alexander) March 1994: G.M. Kysela & J. Alexander Child and Teacher measures in the communication behavior classroom. Research seminar given at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton.

4 Curriculum Vitae for The Right Rev’d Gregory Kerr-Wilson

Diocese: Calgary Name: Gregory Kerr-Wilson

Date of Birth: April, 1962 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. Raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (1962-1974) & North Vancouver, British Columbia (1974-1986). Spouse: Victoria Anne (Vicki) Kerr-Wilson Children: Jeremy, Asha, Kyla

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Applied Science, Bio-Resource Engineering University of British Columbia - September 1979 to May 1985 Master of Divinity cum laude - September 1986 to May 1989: 1986 - 1988 at Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary, Wisconsin, USA and 1988 - 1989 at Trinity College, Toronto M.Div. received from Nashotah House Th.M. (part-time) at Trinity College, Toronto - September 1990 to … Canterbury School for Bishops in the early years of their ministry, January 2007 College for Bishops, through Episcopal Church in the US, November 2006 to May 2009 “Receptive Ecumenism” – Anglican Centre in Rome – June 2014

ORDINATIONS: Deacon: May 14, 1989 - Toronto Priest: May 13, 1990 - Toronto Bishop: May 23, 2006 - Qu’Appelle

INSTALLED as Bishop of Calgary – September 29, 2012

EPISCOPAL MINISTRY: Bishop of Calgary - September 2012 to present Bishop of Qu’Appelle - May 2006 to September 2012

PARISH MINISTRY: Rector of All Saints’ Cathedral and Dean of the Diocese of Edmonton - September 1998 to April 2006 All Saints’ is a medium-sized congregation, functioning both as a parish and as Cathedral for the Diocese of Edmonton. The parish draws from across the city of Edmonton and the suburban communities around the city.

Incumbent, Church of the Holy Family, Brampton - January 1991 to August 1998 Holy Family was a medium-sized suburban parish (275 families/650 individuals/ 170 approximate Sunday attendance) with many young families, emphasizing liturgy and worship and seasonal celebrations as well as Christian education and spiritual formation.

Assistant Curate, St. Paul’s, Bloor Street - June 1989 to January 1991 St. Paul’s is a large urban parish that is Protestant-Evangelical by reputation.

OTHER MINISTY EXPERIENCE: Council of General Synod, June 2007 to June 2013 President of Council (June 2009 to May 2010) and Vice-President of Council (May 2007 to November 2009) - Emmanuel St. Chad College, Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee of General Synod and Convenor of the Liturgy Working Group, July 2007 to June 2010 Ex Officio member of The Executive Council of the Diocese of Edmonton 1998 – 2006 Chaplain to Base Camp (Diocesan Camp for Junior High Teens) July 2005, 2004, 2003 Delegate to General Synod - 2004, 2001 Pre-Ordination Retreat Leader – March 2005, March 2004 & June 2004 Chief Examining Chaplain for the Diocese of Edmonton - September 1999 to June 2004 Delegate to Provincial Synod – 2003, 2000 Instructor for Newman College’s Course, Anglican Ritual – January 2003 to April 2003 Supervisor for New Ordinands Group for the Diocese of Edmonton - March 1999 to September 2000 Regional Dean, North Peel Deanery in the Area of the Credit Valley, Diocese of Toronto - October 1996 to June 1998 Member of the Bishop’s Council for the Credit Valley - September 1995 to June 1998 Liturgical Consultant for the Credit Valley Area - 1992 to June 1998

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Episcopal Consultant to North American Chapter, Oratory of the Good Shepherd, September 2008 to present Liturgy Canada - September 1989 to 2006 1989: Founding Member 1991 to May 1996: Member of the Executive, Publications Committee Chair & Managing Editor of Liturgy Canada. May 1996 to June 1998: Chair of the Executive August 1998 to present: Regional Editor Companion of the Oratory of the Good Shepherd - 1991 to present The Oratory is a religious order begun in England early this century. Companions follow a rule of life covering prayer, study, participation in worship and various other aspects of life. Canadian co-ordinator for the North American Affirming Anglican Catholicism movement - May 1996 to August 1998

Canadian Co-chair of the Conference Committee for the joint Affirming Anglican Catholicism/Trinity Divinity Associates conference The Incarnation and the Search for Justice (June 22-25th, 1997). Chair of the Liturgy Planning Committee for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit - 1994 Member of the Structures Review Task Force for the Diocese of Toronto - November 1992 to June 1993 Participant in the International Anglican Liturgical Consultation in Toronto - Also co- authored a paper - August 1991 Member of Societas Liturgica, September 1991 to 2003 Member of the Logos Steering Committee, the Diocese of Toronto - June 1990 to 1993

PUBLICATIONS: Contributor: Therefore Let Us Keep the Feast published jointly by Liturgy Canada & ABC in February of 1998 “Consequences of Infant Communion”, Published in Growing in Newness of Life: Christian Initiation in Anglicanism Today (an ABC Publication), 1993 Co-author: Let Us Give Thanks: A presider’s manual for the BAS eucharist. Published by Hoskin in 1991

PERSONAL INTERESTS: My interests include: continuing to grow in my own spiritual life – in prayer, scripture reading, ongoing studies and retreats; sharing in family activities; reading on a wide variety of topics, both non-fiction and fiction; music - listening and playing; cooking; golf; rocks, plants, stars and any other things related to the natural world; environmental issues; and camping with the family. Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend Robert Hardwick

Diocese: Qu’Appelle

The Rt. Rev. Robert Hardick 42 Fuhrmann Crescent, Regina, Saskatchewan. S4R 5S5 Tel work: 1 306 522 1608 x 1. Home: 1 306 545 4309. E-mail [email protected]

STRENGTHS Missional - Encourager of collaborative ministry – Passionate about community development and stewardship – A good listener, preacher and teacher - A catholic evangelical influenced by charismatic renewal – Energetic – Organised – Computer literate – Prayerful - Enjoy playing guitar, singing, painting and drawing.

ORDINATION Ordained Deacon Petertide 1993 Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, England Ordained Priest Petertide 1994, Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, England Ordained Bishop Feast of St. Chad, March 2nd 2013, diocese of Qu’Appelle, Canada

EXPERIENCE SINCE ORDINATION Bishop of Qu’Appelle March 2nd 2013 to present Introduced: • Regional Mission teams • Funding campaign – Living the Mission • The second phase of the diocesan Mission Action Plan • Vocations Weekends • A newly introduced Licensed Lay Reader program • New three year Post Ordination support and Training program

I have attended 2 years of the College for Bishops in the USA I am also: • Chair of the Anglican Church of Canada Resource for Mission coordinating committee • ACPO Bishop for the Province of Rupert’s Land

Assistant to the Bishop and Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle September 1st, 2009 to March, 2013. Helped the Bishop increase the missionary effectiveness of the Diocese in the following ways: • Supported the Bishop in effectively carrying out his responsibilities. • Partnered with the Bishop in working directly with congregations to revitalize their mission and ministry, including helping to develop Mission Action Plans, memorandums of understanding and guidance during interregnums. Organized ‘Back to Church’ seminars and Fresh Expression events. Increased vitality of congregations & outreach missions. • Supported, renewed, and helped revitalize clergy and lay leadership in their spiritual life in order to strengthen them to do God’s mission in the world. • Worked directly with congregations in promoting a faithful and lively sense of stewardship of finances, time and talents, furthering the shift in attitude from one of scarcity to one of abundance. Assisted with stewardship campaigns in Yorkton, New Sumner parish, Saskatchewan Gateway, Touchwood Trail, St Mathew’s Regina, Moose Jaw and led various workshops on stewardship. • Improved the lines of responsibility and accountability for carrying out the mission of the Diocese, and helped enable the effective expression of the gifts and calling of all God’s people in the diocese through COOM, spiritual counselling and gift discovery. • Formulated, introduced and helped implement the diocesan mission action plan. • Conflict resolution in a number of parishes • Planned clergy days, retreats and conferences • Managed the renovations of St Cuthbert’s House • Managed the work of Synod Office staff and increased the effectiveness and breadth of diocesan communications. • Responsible for job descriptions and hiring of Finance Officer and the Properties Admin Assistant. • Supported, organized, coordinated and lead the Synod Office staff in providing resources, advice, and support to Diocesan Committees and parishes in carrying forward our mission effectively. • Participated actively in regular staff reviews of professional functioning, in order to increase the faithfulness and effectiveness of this ministry. • Responsible for seeing that the essential financial and legal functions are carried out for the diocese • Responsible for the diocesan budget preparation together with chair of finance and finance officer. • As an ordained priest of the diocese, I have regularly provided sacramental ministry, when duties allowed, to parishes in need of a priest.

DIOCESAN TASKS 2001 to present: Commissary 8 times Archdeacon Swift Current Archdeaconry, October 2002 – August 2009 Regional Dean of Cypress Deanery October 2002– June 2004 and July 2007 – August 2009 Regional Dean of Kinrose Deanery October 2002 – June 2004 Member of Bishop’s Council of Regions 2003 - 2008 Member of Diocesan Council 2002 – present Member of the Committee On Ordained Ministry March 2002 to November 2006 (Chair 2005) then November 2009 to present. Chair of the ecumenical board at St Michael’s Retreat Centre 2009 to 2012 Various diocesan task forces and planning groups 2003 – present Diocesan executive committee March 2007 – present Diocesan finance committee 2007 – present Diocesan Synod agenda committee 2008 - present All of the diocesan committees and task forces 2009 to present Helped compile and implement the diocesan stewardship material “Firm Foundations” Chaplain to the diocesan lay retreat 2003 Organized regional workshops on communication – stewardship – pastoral care – lay ministries and preaching. Led three ordination retreats, D. Kennedy and C. Macfarlane. V. Young. S.Salo Led two missions in New Sumner 2004 and 2010 Led a mission at Zion Mennonite church, Swift Current 2009 Trained as a mentor for ‘Education For Ministry’ Introduced to the diocese and administrate the Certificate in Christian Studies and the Certificate in Higher Education through St John’s Theological College, Nottingham, England includes study days, summer schools and vocations course 2006 – present Attended and made presentations at the ‘CrossTalk’ mission conference Lichfield July 2008 Spiritual Director for Cursillo 2010 to present.

PROVINCIAL TASKS 2001 to present Member of Advisory Committee of Postulants for ordination April 2004 – 2006 & 2010 – 2012 Three times elected member of Provincial Synod attended 2006, 2009 and 2012 synods. Member of Provincial Synod Executive Committee May 2006 – June 2009 Taught, together with Ron Baerg, a two week M/Div intensive course at college of Emmanuel / St Chad, Saskatoon ‘Growing our life together: Stewardship in the life of smaller congregations’ Advised a stewardship task force in the diocese of Saskatchewan 2011

NATIONAL CHURCH TASKS 2001 to present Three times elected member of General Synod. Attended 2004, 2007 and 2010 synods Organized the Primates visit to Qu’Appelle 2010 Participated in an executive and finance officers gathering 2010 in Toronto Conducted a 360 degree review of two Council of the North ministry positions and presented findings to a meeting of the Council in Toronto 2012 Represented the diocese at ‘The Other Nine’ conference in Hamilton 2004

Incumbent Swift Current Parish, Diocese of Qu’Appelle, October 2001 – August 2009 • As Rector of the Swift Current Parish (St Stephen the Martyr, Swift Current and the rural church of St John the Baptist, Pennant), I helped envision the parish. • New initiatives introduced both in the church and community; Alpha courses; training of parish pastoral visitors, worship and guitar groups; Journey of Faith and confirmation groups; Special services; Ecumenical services and Good Friday walks of witness; Community Christmas dinner for the homeless, poor and lonely; Organised hot meals for the homeless, the winter of 2004; Ecumenical marriage preparation courses. Introduced Total Ministry concept to St Stephen’s and helped introduce a new Governance model with the church wardens and treasurer. • New church purchased for Pennant. • Organized and led two stewardship campaigns and a capital campaign. • Church, hall and offices renovated at St Stephen’s Swift Current. • Supervised an eighteen month internship for Revd. Dr Cal Macfarlane 2005 – 2006 • Supervised four month internship of Brian Woods 2007 • Supervised four month internship of John Harrison (diocese of Lichfield) 2008 • Vice chair (2003) Chair (2004) and treasurer (2005) and member of Swift Current and Area Ministerial Association October 2001 - 2009 • Leader of ecumenical ‘Renevare’ group for Pastors in Swift Current, September 2004 – 2008 • Member, advisor and chief personal officer for Swift Current emergency social services plan • Speaker at Saskatchewan Emergency Planning Association conference March 2008 • Chaplain to Royal Canadian Legion 2003-2009 • Led a spirituality course for Canadian Mental Health; • Advisor for a purpose group for seniors in Swift Current.

Incumbent of Scawby, Redboune and Hibaldstow, Diocese of Lincoln, England 1997-2001 Rural Dean of Yarborough Deanery, Diocese of Lincoln, England 2000 – 2001 • As vicar in a semi rural parish, I conducted parish audits and funding programmes. Mission Statements were implemented. Five lay members encouraged to train as local ministers. Family services introduced along with a Sunday school, a youth group, a drop-in centre, a toddlers group, midweek services and a bible study and prayer group. Monthly ecumenical prayer and praise group. Churches witnessed growth and church buildings were improved. • March 2000 I became a training incumbent of a curate. At the same time I was licensed as Rural Dean and given added responsibilities as a member of Bishop’s Council, Diocesan Synod and the governing body of the diocesan local ministry course. I was also a member of the steering group which led the deanery and the local Methodist circuits into a mission partnership. • School governor at two, non church, primary schools • Chaplain to the District Scout Association. • During my ministry in England I led three pilgrimages, two to the Holy Land (1996 and 1998) and one to Greece ‘In the footsteps of St Paul’ (2000).

Assistant curate of St John the Baptist, Beeston, Diocese of Southwell, England 1993-1997 • As a curate in a town centre parish of 18,000 people, in addition to normal priestly duties I had specific responsibilities to introduce, resource and lead; a). Catechumenate (Christian initiation) groups. b). Two youth groups ages 9-13 and 13+. c). A church cricket team d). A divorced, separated and singles group. e). A social committee responsible for fundraising and social events. f). An annual Christmas dinner for the lonely and poor in the town. g). Contact with schools and the scout and guiding associations in the area. h). School governor at a local, non church, elementary school.

CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE BEFORE ORDINATION • Became a Christian in 1982 • Actively involved in the local church; • Seven years a member of the parochial church council (Vestry) and leader of a bible study, prayer and worship group; and an assistant in worship. • Five years chair person of an ecumenical Christian Aid group similar to PWRDF • I was a member of the Christian Police Association for seven years and became leader of the local branch. Saw five of my colleagues come to faith through evangelisation. • Two years at theological college during which my placements provided experience of hospital chaplaincy, two church internships, a two week mission, and community development work.

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY 2013 to present College for Bishops, USA 2012 Certificate in Leadership and Management Skills, Pine Tree, Regina 1993 – present Continuing education. Various courses, studies and leadership training events 1991 – 1993 2 year Diploma in Christian Ministry. Dip. C.M. St John’s College, Nottingham, England 1987 – 1991 Studied 3 units of the St John’s Certificate in Christian Studies Course New and Old Testament and Evangelism and Church Growth. St John’s College, Nottingham, England 1983 – 1984 G.C.E. English South Nott’s College of Further Education, Nottingham, England 1974 – 1976 Mechanical Engineering Technician Qualification T3 & T4 People’s College of Further Education, Nottingham, England 1972 – 1974 Mechanical Engineering Technician T1 & T2 Beeston College of Further Education, Nottingham, England 1967 – 1972 Certificate of Secondary Education (equivalent to completion of Grade 12) South Wolds Comprehensive School, Keyworth, Nottingham, England

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Mar 2013 – present Bishop of Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan Sept 2009 – Mar 2013 Assistant to the Bishop and Executive Archdeacon Diocese of Qu’Appelle Oct 2002 – Aug 2009 Archdeacon of Swift Current Archdeaconry, diocese of Qu’Appelle and Rural Dean of Cypress (2002-2004 & 2007 to present) and Kinrose (2002 to 2004) deaneries. Oct 2001 – Sept 2009 Rector of Swift Current Parish, diocese of Qu’Appelle 2000 – Sept 2001 Rural Dean of the deanery of Yarborough Comprising of 33 churches, 11 parishes in North Lincolnshire. England 1997 – Sept 2001 Vicar of the benefice of Scawby, Redbourne, & Hibaldstow, North Lincoln Comprising two churches in a semi-rural setting covering seven small towns, total population approximately 5,000. 1993 – 1997 Assistant Curate at Beeston, Nottingham Town centre church, population approximately 19,000. 1978 – 1991 Police Constable – Nottingham Constabulary. City Centre beat patrol, Motorway traffic patrol, authorised firearms officer and River Patrol. 1972 – 1978 Fitter/Turner (Apprentice trained Machinist) at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Nottingham

CURRICULUM VITAE The Right Reverend Michael William Hawkins

Diocese: Saskatchewan

ORDINATION As Deacon: Holy Cross Day (Sep 14) 1988, All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, the Right Rev. Arthur G. Peters As Priest: Saints Peter & Paul (June 29) 1989, All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, the Rt. Rev. G.Russell Hatton As Bishop: Ember Day (March 6) 2009, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Prince Albert, the Right Rev. Donald Phillips, Gregory Kerr-Wilson and Rodney Andrews

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 1984 Bachelor of Arts, Dalhousie University/University of King’s College 1985 Honours Certificate in Classics, Dalhousie University/King’s College 1988 Master of Divinity, Toronto School of Theology/Trinity College

CHURCH APPOINTMENTS 1988 - 1993 Rector, Parishes of Pugwash and River John, Diocese of Nova Scotia (5 rural congregations) 1993 - 2001 Rector, Parishes of Petite Riviere and New Dublin, Diocese of N.S. & P.E.I. (8 rural congregations) 2001 - 2009 Rector, St. Alban’s Cathedral, and Dean of the Diocese of Saskatchewan

CHURCH–RELATED ACTIVITIES 1991 - 1993 Chair of the Rural Life Group, Diocese of Nova Scotia 1993 - 2001 Registrar of the Saint Michael’s Youth Conference, Counselor and Instructor 1999 - 2001 Chair of the Pastoral Care Department, Health Services Association of the South Shore 2000 - 2001 Regional Dean of Lunenburg, N.S. 2005 - 2008 Member of “The Men of the Way”, Men’s Choir 2006 - 2007 Appointed to the Financial Management and Development Committee and Financial Development Sub Committee of the General Synod 2007 General Synod Delegate 2007- 2011 Elected to the Financial Management and Development Committee and Financial Development Sub Committee of the General Synod

OTHER ACTIVITIES 1980 – 1985 HMCS Scotian (Naval Reserve Unit), Sub-Lieutenant with Minor War Vessel Watch Keeping Ticket 1989 Member of the Gathering of the Clans Festival Committee, Pugwash 1992 Member of the International Student Pugwash Conference Committee 1999 – 2001 President of the Lunenburg County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association

Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend David M. Irving Bishop of Saskatoon

Name: David M. Irving

I am in my sixth year as a diocesan bishop; my ordination to the priesthood was in 1986 in the Diocese of Edmonton. I have served in four dioceses: The Diocese of Edmonton, New Westminster, Kootenay and Saskatoon. I have been fortunate to experience serving in multi- point rural parishes, large urban parishes and at the National Church level.

Education: Westminster College, Oxford, England 1980-1984 Theology & Philosophy B.A., Honors - MA

Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford, England 1984-1986 Theology & Canadian Church History General Ministerial Exams

CHURCH RESPONSIBILITIES Over the last few years I have gained experience at the Diocesan, Provincial and National Church level through: • Diocesan Executive • Diocesan Council • Provincial Synod member • Provincial Executive • General Synod member • National Church, Pensions Committee • National Church Consultant • Regional Planning Chair • Diocesan Stewardship Chair • Stipend Committee Chair • Diocesan Youth Board • Diocesan Development Committee • A.S.K. Member (Anglican Social Housing) • Hospital Board • C.A.G.P. (Canadian Association of Gift Planners)

CONTINUING EDUCATION I am committed to a practice of regular continuing education. Some of the most recent courses I have taken: • Congregational Development • Models for Ministry • Making Small Communities Effective • Diaconal Ministry • Substance Abuse • Sexual Abuse • Understanding Marriage • National Stewardship Conference • C.A.G.P. Certification • Mutual Ministry Models/Training • Education for Ministry Mentor Training

VOLUNTEER WORK: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community involvement has always been a part of my life. Over the years it has varied depending on the situation I have found myself and the need that has presented itself. Most recently I am involved with the following:

• Social Housing (Board Member) • Community Outreach Centre (Founding Member) • Habitat for Humanity (Board Member & Home Builder) • Community Concerns Council • Rainbows for all God's Children (Support for single parents children)

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Helping people to have their own homes is a very important issue and one I have been involved with in each community I have lived. I am also involved with a project group that builds homes, schools and medical facilities for families in the Barrio of Bonito Garcia, a community of Oaxacan people who are struggling to establish themselves.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS My wife and I have always enjoyed outdoor activities, camping, walking, fishing, biking and when possible boating. We enjoy these activities for our pleasure, physical health and spiritual well-being. Spending time outdoors constantly reminds us of God's creative gifts and I am always revitalized when I have time to be near or on water.

Home hobbies include reading, listening to 60's and 70's music, cooking and sharing meals with friends and colleagues, building radio controlled model wooden boats.

CANDIDATES PARTICULAR GIFTS I have a strong and abiding Christian faith and centre my life on prayer. A keen pastoral sense combined with good common sense. Curriculum Vitae for The Right Reverend Fraser Lawton

Diocese: Athabasca Name: Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton

Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SK Family Information: Married: Yes To: Veronica Lawton Children: Four – two boys (one married), two girls (one engaged to be married in 2015)

Education: Bachelor of Science, 1990 (University of Saskatchewan); Master of Divinity, 1993 (Emmanuel and St Chad)

Ordinations: Diaconate: 1993, St. James’ Cathedral, Peace River, AB Priesthood: 1994, St. Mark’s, High Prairie, AB Consecration as Bishop: 2010, St. James’ Cathedral, Peace River, AB

Ministries since ordination: Interim Deacon-in-Charge, Athabasca; Rector, St Mark’s, High Prairie; Rector, St. Thomas’, Fort McMurray; Bishop of Athabasca

Service: Presenter and board member, Anglican Renewal Ministries; Member of General Synod 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013; Member of three Provincial Synods (Rupert’s Land); Presenter at Provincial Synod workshop; Presenter/facilitator, Tri-Diocesan Pastoral Start-up Workshop; Advisor, Womens Aglow; Member of Diocesan synods, Executive Council, Management Committee; Member of College Council, College of Emmanuel and St. Chad; Council of the North Grants Allocation Committee

Publications: various articles in Anglican Messenger, newspapers, On Eagles Wings Advent publication

Curriculum Vitae for The Right Reverend Lydia Mamakwa

Diocese: Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh

Name: Lydia Mamakwa Date of Birth: January 8, 1957 Place of Birth: Big Beaver House Family Information Married: Yes To: James Mamakwa Children: 2

Education: No degrees Diploma in Aboriginal Financial Management and Economic Development – Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario Business Administration – Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario

Ordinations: Diaconate (date and place): March 1, 1994, Kingfisher Lake, Ontario Priesthood (date and place): November 30, 1995, St. Matthew’s, Kingfisher Lake, Ontario Consecration as Bishop (date and place): May 4, 2010, Kingfisher Lake, Ontario

Ministries since ordination: Priest in St. Matthew’s – Kingfisher Lake, Ontario Translator and Laison – Northern Ontario vs Diocese of Keewatin Archdeacon – Northern Ontario Diocese of Keewatin

Service: Served on Diocesan Council, Provincial Council, Eco Justice, ACIP Diocesan Synods, Provincial and General Synods International level - Anglican Indigenous Network

Publications: None Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend James D. Njegovan, Bishop of Brandon

Name: James D. Njegovan

Date of birth: May 28, 1954

Education: Bachelor of Arts, 1975 University of Manitoba, St. John’s College Major: Religion Minor: English

Master of Divinity, 1978 St. John’s College

Doctor of Divinity jure dignitatis, 2002 St. John’s College

Ordination to Diaconate: April 18, 1978 Chapel of St. John the Evangelist Diocese of Rupert’s Land

Ordination to Priesthood: March 25, 1979 The Cathedral of St. John, Diocese of Rupert’s Land

Consecration as Bishop: February 2, 2002 St. Matthew’s Cathedral Diocese of Brandon

Ministries since Ordination:

1978-81 Deacon/Priest in Charge, Portage Plains Group, Diocese of Rupert’s Land

1981-82 Associate Priest, St. Paul’s Fort Garry, Diocese of Rupert’s Land

1982-92 Rector, St. Alban’s Church, Winnipeg, Diocese of Rupert’s Land 1983-88 (District Dean – South West Winnipeg) 5 year appointment concurrent while Rector of St. Alban’s 1992-2002 Rector, St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Diocese of Brandon Dean, Diocese of Brandon

2002- present Bishop of Brandon

Provincial and National Committee Service:

Member Provincial Synod since 2000 Member of General Synod since 1995 Past vice chair Council of the North Past member National Anti-racism Implementation Group Member Council of North Grant Allocation Committee Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend David Wayne Parsons

Diocese: The Arctic Name: David Wayne Parsons Date of Birth: October 6, 1954 Place of Birth: Goose Bay, Labrador Family Information Married: June 30, 1978 To: Rita Blanche Parsons Children: 3 sons - Matthew, Dustin & David Education: High school Air Marshall Robert Leckie High Goose Bay, Labrador 1972 Cultural Exchange with Canada World Youth 1973/74 Gander District Vocational School Basic Electronics 1975 Gander District Vocational School Communications Electronics 1976 St. John’s, NL College of Fisheries Deck Hand Course 1983 Church Army College of Evangelism 1989 Ordinations: Diaconate: Church of the Ascension, Inuvik, NT January 6, 2004 Priesthood: St. Philip’s Church, St. Phillips, NL August 29, 2004 Consecration as Bishop: St. Jude’s Cathedral, Iqaluit, NU June 3, 2012

Ministries: Incumbent, Church of the Ascension, Inuvik 2003 – 2012 Evangelist, Church Army, Saint John, NB 1993 – 2003 Atlantic Outreach Coordinator 1993 - 2003 Live in Administrator/Manager Anglican Centre 1993 - 2000 Port Chaplain, Seafarers Mission 1993 - 2001 Refugee Coordinator, Diocese of Fredericton 1997 – 2001 Incumbent, All Saints Church, Aklavik, NT 1989 – 1993 Missionary, Toronto Jewish Mission May to Aug 1988 Student Chaplain, Don Jail, Toronto, ON 1987 - 1988

Service: Board member for SOMA (Sharing of Ministries Abroad) (attended SOMA Missions in Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand Board member of Inuvik Homeless Shelter 2 terms on Diocese of the Arctic Executive 5 time delegate to General Synod Executive Council for Diocese of Fredericton Board member and secretary of Greater Saint John Ministerial Board member NAMMA (North American Maritime Ministry Association Delegate to Provincial Synod Province of Canada Delegate to Provincial Synod Province of Rupert’s Land Member Aklavik Drug and Alcohol Board Worked with TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) for 8 years Worked with teens at youth camp for 9 years

Publications: n/a

Curriculum Vitae The Right Reverend Donald D. Phillips

Diocese: Rupert’s Land

Name: Donald D. Phillips

Date of Birth: (Optional) Mar. 12, 1954 Place of Birth: London, Ontario

Family Information (Optional)

Married: Yes – happily! (40 yrs. this September) To: Nancy K. Phillips

Children: Nancy and Don have two sons and two daughters-in-law. David (& Chantelle) live in Winnipeg and have given them two grandchildren – Caleb and Benjamin. Peter (& Meghann) live in St. John’s, Newfoundland and have given them one grandchild – Nicholas.

Education: 1976 Honour Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Western Ontario (UWO) 1979 Master of Science (Inorganic Chemistry) UWO 1981 Master of Divinity (with Honours) Huron College, UWO 2015 PhD candidate (revising thesis) Durham University, UK in addition to numerous shorter courses, conferences, and workshops. He has also been a certified Fitness Instructor with the YMCA/YWCA since 1994.

Ordinations: Diaconate (date and place): May 10, 1981 – London, ON for the Diocese of Athabasca Priesthood (date and place): Sept. 13, 1981 – Peace River, AB (Athabasca) Consecration as Bishop (date and place): - May 23, 2000 – Winnipeg, MB (Rupert’s Land)

Ministries since ordination: 1981 – 1987 Diocese of Athabasca in the parishes of Athabasca, Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray, AB 1987-2000 Diocese of Qu’Appelle as follows: St. Michael and All Angels, Moose Jaw (1987 – 1992) – Incumbent Diocesan Ministries Development Coordinator (1992 – 2000) Executive Officer (1996 – 2000) Executive Archdeacon (1998 – 2000) 2000 – present Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land

Service: For the past 25 years Don has been interested in the development of new forms of local ministry with an emphasis on the priority of the ministry of the baptized. He has presented at conferences and workshops in Canada, USA and Great Britain. Using an international conference for deacons, that met in Winnipeg in 2002, as a catalyst, he formed the Diaconate Working Group to implement the restoration the diaconate in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. Working with the Faculty of Theology at St. John’s College, University of Manitoba, he helped to launch the Diploma in Applied Theology programme, which prepared persons for ordained and non-ordained ministries. Since coming to the Diocese of Rupert’s Land he has placed a high priority on supporting the work of indigenous Anglicans to address the needs of local indigenous people and communities. In 2006 he began part-time postgraduate studies in Christology at the University of Durham, UK, aimed at equipping the “person in the pew” to talk about the Person and work of Jesus Christ in our 21st century western culture. He successfully defended his thesis in Dec. 2014 and hopes to complete the thesis revisions and graduate in 2015.

Don has taught regular fitness classes at the YMCA/YWCA in Regina and Winnipeg continuously since 1994. He considers this an important “non-church” ministry.

Publications: Besides a couple of journal articles in chemistry in 1980, he hopes to generate a book based on his PhD thesis.

Proceedings of the 47th Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba June 7th to 10th, 2012

St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Brandon The Opening Eucharist of Synod began at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Brandon Manitoba.

1st Sitting of Synod; Thursday Evening, June 10th, 2012

Convening of Synod The Most Reverend David Ashdown, Archbishop called to order the first sitting of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Synod on Thursday June 10, 2012 at 8:45 p.m.

Introduction of Officers Prolocutor Michael Stonhouse, Deputy Prolocutor Marion Jenkins, Provincial Treasurer Richard Spencer, Provincial Registrar Noreen Hareuther, Provincial Chancellor Garth Dymond, Provincial Secretary Penelope Cummine.

Appointment of Recording Secretaries The Prolocutor named The Rev Dr. Lee Sinclair and Peter Coolen, Saskatoon as Recording Secretaries for this Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.

Appointment of Assessors The Metropolitan appointed Ms. Heather Dixon, Chancellor of the Diocese of Keewatin as assessor for the Synod.

Appointment of Credentials Committee The Metropolitan appointed Mr. Garth Dymond, Chancellor, Ms. Noreen Hareuther Registrar, and the Rev. Penny Cummine, Provincial Secretary, members of the Credentials Committee.

Calling and Convening of the Synod In accordance with Sections 5.06, 5.07 of the Constitution, notices were emailed to delegates with internet, and sent by post to those delegates without internet, to Bishops of the Province, clergy, lay delegates, and Chancellors, that the 47th Session of Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land would convene June 7, 2012 in Brandon Manitoba. The Convening Circular in accordance with Section 5.09 was emailed to all Bishops, Clergy, Lay Delegates and Chancellors.

Credentials Report

Of 12 Bishops eligible to attend 7 are present Of 40 Clergy eligible to attend 30 are present Of 40 Lay delegates to attend 27 are present Of 10 Chancellors eligible to attend 1 is present Of 6 Officers of Synod 6 are present

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 1 Declaration of Metropolitan Archbishop David referred to his report on the website reminding us of the beginning of the Ecclesiastical Province as being in a time of change, what went before is neither good nor bad, it may have been both; there have been a multitude of changes since our beginning in our ability to travel quickly across great distances. He referred to having just been to the Synod in the Arctic and the speed it takes one to travel is so very different than it once was. We are moving from a set written circular mailed through the post to an online circular on a new website to which we added as we moved along. We are in the same situation today where some want to keep things they way they always were, the good old days which may be just the old days.

We are walking in the moment. The recently completed translation of the Bible in Inuktituk is having an effect on the church and on the wider community. There is a new Cathedral in Nunavut. With Bishop Andrew retiring, there are now two new bishops for that region. In Athabasca, youth ministry is blossoming; in Edmonton activities of church planting and signs of the emerging church; in Calgary, in a week’s time there will be an election of a new bishop, voted on electronically; Saskatchewan will soon have a Diocesan Indigenous Bishop who will share Episcopal ministry with the Diocesan; Saskatoon is experiencing newly raised up local/mutual ministry; Qu’Appelle are working toward discipleship and emerging new life; Brandon, Rupert’s Land and Keewatin are working together towards a Manitoba Indigenous Bishop, working pastorally, evangelically and in urban indigenous ministries, especially in Winnipeg and Brandon; in Keewatin with a small changes to the canons, passed at the last Provincial Synod, it was made possible to select an aboriginal Bishop by aboriginal people, using aboriginal methods. The Diocese of Keewatin will be asking this Synod to vote on the creation of a new Diocese of Northern Ontario. It was passed unanimously at a recent Diocesan Synod by the three regions in the Diocese of Keewatin.

God is working to bring Christians of good will together in new ways not envisioned 25 years ago; a change in the way we work ecumenically. True ecumenism is about relationships, not structures. Our keynote speaker Todd Atkinson is from a tradition seeking new ways as disciples, to share the same journey, not necessarily “in communion”. Archbishop David shared parts of a letter he wrote to Todd Atkinson on the occasion of Todd’s consecration as Bishop in which he referred to Matt 28:18-20 the heart of apostolic ministry…’making disciples of all nations’… and John 17:21 …’so that the world may believe that you have sent me‘ ministry of proclamation is crucial today. All Christians of good will are called to walk with each other to fulfill the mandate of the Gospel. There are new ways of sharing without structural change.

We are now in an electronic age and at this Synod we’ve tried to do some things differently. We gave up annual Executive Council face to face meetings and had several conference calls by telephone. It was a failure. We will meet annually in future. This time registration was on line and we built the convening circular on line. Everyone could see what was happening. We may not have kept the letter of the Canon, but we kept the spirit of the Canon. Last Synod the vote for a Metropolitan was by the whole synod. We are very like the travelers on the road to Emmaus. The next three years we will devote our time and energy to become effective messengers of the Gospel.

As Metropolitan, I declare that this 47th Session of Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land has been duly called and is properly constituted, thereby the 47th Session of Synod is in session.

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 2 Introduction of Guests The Rev Shirl Christian is our Chaplain and Bible Study Leader. Bishop Elaine Sauer, Bishop of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario brought greetings on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

Presenters: Matt Terlinski, Laura Marie Piotrowicz, Paul Sodtke, Doug Cowling, Suzanne Rumsey, Jesse Dymond, Marty Levesque, Murray Still, Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, Stanley Sainnawap, Amos Winter, Jim Halmarson, Robin Walker, Walter Hamman, Terry Wiebe, Leslie Elizabeth Kind, Michael Stonhouse, Maylanne Maybee, Leigh Sinclair, Marion Jenkins.

Resolution PS47.01 Greetings to Queen Elizabeth II THAT this 47th Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land send Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II greetings in her Jubilee Year. Moved by Archbishop David Approved by applause. Carried

Resolution PS47.02 Resolution Deadline Moved by: Marion Jenkins Seconded by: Penny Cummine

THAT this Synod establish a deadline of 12:00 noon Friday, June 8, 2012 for acceptance of any new resolutions for this synod. Carried

Resolution PS47.03 Acceptance of Minutes of Last Synod Moved by Penny Cummine Seconded by Michael Stonhouse

THAT the minutes of the 46th Session of Synod, held in Calgary, Alberta, June 11–14, 2009, and approved by Executive Council, be adopted as circulated. Carried

Presentation of Gift to Retiring Chancellor Prolocutor Michael Stonhouse thanked David Jones, guest and former Provincial Chancellor who rewrote the Canons and Constitution and provided a commentary on them, and presented him with a painting by Archbishop David, in recognition of his many years of service as Chancellor to the Ecclesiastical Province.

Archbishop David adjourned the first sitting of synod; the second sitting of synod will be convened at 8:30 a.m., Friday, June 8th. A reception followed the close of business in the adjoining parish hall.

Second Sitting of synod; Friday, June 8, 2012, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Early Morning Worship and Music led by Doug Cowling

8:30 a.m. The second day of Synod began with a gathering Song and Announcements in the dining hall of Brandon University, after which Archbishop David Ashdown called the Second Sitting of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land to order.

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 3 The Archbishop introduced the new Bishops elected/consecrated since last Synod: Fraser of Athabasca, David of Saskatoon, Lydia of Northern Ontario Area, David and Darren of the Arctic.

The Rev Dr Michael Thompson, representing General Synod, brought greetings from the Primate.

Resolution PS47.04 Agenda Moved by: Noreen Hareuther Seconded by Michael Stonhouse

That the agenda be approved and adopted as presented. Carried

Resolution PS47.05 Convening Circular Moved by Michael Stonhouse Seconded by: Marion Jenkins

THAT the reports in the convening circular be received as printed. Carried

Chaplain Shirl Christian introduced herself and her role as chaplain, not as delegate, available for prayer, ministry, and conversation. John Dollof introduced an Anglican Fellowship of Prayer room.

8:45 a.m. Bible Study Luke 24 and song

Members of Committees were introduced: Nominations: Frida Lepine, Bishop Michael and Michael Stonhouse; Resolutions: Bishop Fraser, Marion Jenkins, Garth Dymond. It was clarified that positions of Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor must be members of the Synod.

9:15 a.m. Guest Speaker, Todd Atkinson, “Walking Together”

Archbishop David introduced Todd, a Bishop of a budding apostolic movement, “via apostolica”.

Todd thanked the Archbishop and Synod for inviting him to speak on our theme of walking in the moment, the Emmaus journey and gave him gifts; a pectoral cross and purple ink.

Todd said that throughout Scriptures are examples of walking with God; Enoch, Noah, in the creation story, and then through the Incarnation, God walking with us. What might walking with Christ look like today? Prayer allows us to be in touch with our weakness, allowing God’s strength to prevail. All night prayer vigils, allow people to feel the presence of God and others to see what God’s people look like. Any kind of renewal is through choice, not technology. When men and women choose to walk with God, then renewal happens. We begin to recognize Christ in one another, and walk with each other. The keys to my treasurer hidden in the field are found in the soil of other peoples’ hearts. Our treasure is found in our prejudices to find Christ in others and confronting that prejudice. Communing with Christ through the Eucharist brings us to the truth.

Young and old movements walking together, what can be gained? What does a congregation of 20 year olds look like with an older congregation?

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 4 What about communion between older leaders and younger leaders: personal apprenticeship, walking with a mentor - time, hope, heart, which develops into the apprentice becoming the mentor. David and Solomon are good examples. David had the plan, Solomon had the energy. So the old with the plan need to find the young with the energy but don’t have a plan and vice versa. What would the church look like that took seriously its young leaders, create a culture of training and mentoring – loved, cared for..that kind of word spreads through social media. Model is walking together – mentoring over periods of time several years in some cases. Pray for what do I want God to do for me.

10:00 am First Report of Nomination Committee

The Prolocutor’s duties are outlined in the Canons p. 5 and following. Deputy Prolocutor’s duties are in Canons, p. 5 and following. Michael Stonhouse spoke of two standing committees: 1) Constitution and Canons, 2) Ministry. Provincial Court requires 2 clergy members of Synod ordained 10 years, 2 lay members one of whom must be a lawyer. The Court has not ever met to date. Provincial Panel is comprised of 4 clergy and 4 laity from which the Metropolitan draws a search committee for electing a bishop. Executive Council meets between Synods. For more information about the canons and constitution, visit www.rupertsprov.ca/c&c

Song and Break; followed by Workshop “A”

The 2nd Sitting of Synod reconvened at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 with a gathering song. Archbishop David called the 47th Synod back into session.

Call for Nomination, First report of Nomination Committee. Election for Prolocutor: Clergy or Lay Synod member, to share the role with the Metropolitan

Nominations: Jan Bigland-Pritchard (D. of Saskatoon) Peter Coolen (D ofSasktoon) Marion Jenkins (D of Brandon) Michael Rolph (D of Edmonton)

Voting closed and in the hands of scrutineers.

1:40 p.m. Guest Speaker, Todd Atkinson; “We did not recognize Him”

This part of the Gospel story is about blindness and revealing, hiding and revealing Missing the obvious – Todd told a funny story about a man hiding a small packet in a wheelbarrow load, was stopped every day by the guard, and finally when questioned about the small packet of worthless contents, the man admitted that he was in fact every day, stealing wheelbarrows. Their eyes (two travelers) are blinded in part by a deep disappointment, deep sadness We had hoped”…disillusioned disciples, hurting disciples had once dreamed big, had big hopes. Their hopes died, their aspirations died, they are leaving Jerusalem, they’ve checked out. Rarely do we consider disappointment’s effect on our hearts. We look the same, but some part of us has been affected seriously, there is a hesitancy now because of hurt and pain, relationships may have been lost. It may be an old pain which shows up years later. There may be the temptation –

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 5 minister everyone but be close to no one. When hearts are broken and you don’t tell anyone, your heart will still seek comfort…addictiveness and obsessiveness appear Isaiah writes of broken heartedness. The ministry of Jesus began by his baptism – being affirmed in the spirit, called my beloved. You don’t have to minister to feel God’s pleasure, we minister because we have God’s favour which eliminates competition, which is destructive in church culture. In the Emmaus story vs 25 Jesus spoke straight with them – foolish ones…truths are hard to hear when you are in pain May we never get to the point where we are beyond being instructed by God. We act out of our woundedness. These are the facts and this is how it affects us.

We have no theology of suffering. Were we ever taught? Suffering is a fundamental fact of life. Suffering precedes glory.

He interpreted Scripture “these things were necessary” God walks with you You have a painful experience you have an experience, God interprets Scripture to the disciples, by vs 34 there is an amazing transformation, disciples again, witnesses of the Resurrection God turns people around to make them strong believers.

2:30 p.m. Song and Break; followed by Workshop “B” and Break

Results of Prolocutor 1st ballot: Total Ballots, 64; spoiled, 0; needed to elect, 33

Jan Bigland Pritchard 13 Peter Coolen 13 Marion Jenkins 22 Michael Rolph 16

No election

Call for the 2nd ballot for Prolocutor. M. Jenkins and M. Rolph remain on ballot. Second ballot distributed.

5:00 p.m. Supper in the Dining Hall

The 2nd sitting of the synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on, Friday, June 8, 2012. 7:00 p.m. Gathering Song in the Dining Hall. Archbishop David Ashdown calls the 47th Synod back into session.

Results of the second ballot for Prolocutor: Total Ballots, 75; spoiled, 0; needed to elect, 38.

Marion Jenkins 39 Michael Rolph 36

Archbishop David Ashdown declared that Marion Jenkins had been elected Prolocutor.

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 6 Call for Nominations and 1st ballot for Deputy Prolocutor:

Archbishop David Ashdown discussed the Report and the Resolution (to be voted on Saturday) from the Keewatin N Ontario Region, noting that the resolution, as provided had three clauses but would have a new, fourth clause, when presented for the vote tomorrow.

Nominations for Deputy Prolocutor Heather Dixon Travis Enright Michael Rolph

Nominations closed.

Members of the Primate’s Theological Education Committee: Todd Townsend and Eric Beresford offered a lunch discussion Sat 12:30 in the Louis Riel Room re presbyterial ministry: to review document on what makes for competent ministry, what skills and competencies should be evident at ordination?

Heather Dixon invited interested folks to take a trip up to the Observatory in the U after the banquet. U staff will escort.

Results of Deputy Prolocutor 1st ballot: Total Ballots, 77; spoiled, 1; needed to elect, 39.

Heather Dixon 19 Travis Enright 27 Michael Rolph 30

Call for the 2nd ballot for the Deputy Prolocutor.

Michael Rolph announced that he was withdrawing from the election; Travis Enright was elected by a show of hands.

Archbishop David Ashdown declared that Travis Enright had been elected Deputy Prolocutor.

The new Prolocutor’s and Deputy Prolocutor’s responsibilities will take effect upon the prorogation of the current synod.

The Archbishop left the Chair and the Prolocutor Michael Stonhouse continued in the Chair.

The Diocese of Keewatin Presentation (attached) Archbishop David, Bishop Lydia, Rev Amos Winter, Michelle Anderson (youth), Barb Larson, Stanley Sainnawap, Chief James, Chief of Kingfisher Lake, Rev Wayne McIntosh, all spoke in turn in favour of this resolution and provided the history.  Change to provincial canon to elect a bishop for Northern Ontario by a different method was passed in Calgary at 46th Synod. March 7, 2010 Archdeacon Lydia Mamakwa was elected Bishop by the traditional Ojicree process of voting by physically standing behind the candidate of one’s choice. Lydia was consecrated May 4, 2012 in Kingfisher Lake.  Part of the Elders dream of over 50 years ago has been moving toward a self determining diocese in Northern Ontario.

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 7  At last Diocesan Synod in March 2012 a proposal was put forward to sever Northern Ontario to create an independent diocese. Bishop Lydia and Archbishop David put forward Bishops’ charges together at that Synod.  This request will probably mean the end of the current Diocese of Keewatin  Northern Manitoba region of Keewatin may be transferred to Brandon – had already been discussed by Synod 45 years ago and a resolution passed by Archbishop Clarke. It is currently under discussion again.  What are the consequences, i.e. financially for the rest of the church? None. The Southern Region of the Diocese has two possibilities – to become part of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land or Algoma or possibly becoming an area mission under the direction of the Metropolitan. In 2015 the current Metropolitan plans to retire and it is unlikely that the new Metropolitan would approve a 10th Bishop at that time.  Self determination means self reliance. The history of the Diocese of Keewatin has been movement towards self-determination. Diocesan Synod affirmed the request to become a Diocese, unanimously passed a resolution to support the request to become an independent Diocese. The focus is on the mission of the church, not mission constrained by structures, rather structures will follow to serve the mission. Self sufficiency has been proven.  Chief James spoke of driving in late the night before and as they came over the hill and started their descent into the city, there was lightning streaking across the sky in the west, re remarked to his driving companion, Stanley, that it reminded him of the passage from Matthew 24.27 ‘For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.’

Bishop Jane spoke on behalf of her Diocese of Edmonton, praising the presentation, the delegation speaking in a prophetic voice, thereby uplifting this Provincial Synod. Applause.

Governance Working Group Presentation (attached) David Jones made a presentation on the Governance Working Group of General Synod which is examining and recommending methods to modify the structures, roles and functions of General Synod and the dioceses to enhance the mission of the Church. Mention was also made on the development of a canon for the election and role of the Bishop Ordinary as a stand alone office.  Focus must always be on the 5 marks mission of the church,  The Church’s manifestation differs depending regions and their needs  General Synod was created for the greater mission of the church: it has a legislative body and an executive body  “church house” is the national church. What programs are to be undertaken by the national church re changes in structure?  COGS is smaller as a result of the last GS in 2010, is it effective?  1st reading of amendment for dioceses’ selection of delegates: 302 members: 142 bishops, officers, 160 clergy and laity required. Can Synod be made smaller? Determine delegates by attendance at Easter, Pentecost, 2nd Sunday in September and Christmas services.  Provide structure for national indigenous ministry: Canon 22 enacted  Working on statistics – helpful data elements, easier for use in staffing committees, etc.  Diocesan apportionment for national church being evaluated  Compare what national church does with what dioceses do. What can the two levels plus provincial do together and what can we do better apart? How can we be good stewards? Can provincial structures be aligned? How can we communicate more effectively? Possible restructuring of the dioceses in the Prov of Canada  “prune the vine” Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 8  In Moosonee (Prov of Ont) when the bishop retires, there will be changes – the Diocese will continue but as a mission of the Province, will not elect a new bishop but will have oversight by the Metropolitan of Ontairo  Observations: change is difficult; focus on church’s mission should make some discussions easier; create a structure to make mission happen; identify the possibility of doing things together; improve and increase communication; why do we exist?

Synod Sitting adjourned.

9:00 p.m. Evening Prayer; followed by social time in the Louis Riel Room and the Games Room.

Third Sitting; Saturday, June 9th, 2012, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 Early morning worship and Breakfast in the dining hall 8:30 Gathering Song

Resolution PS47.06 Diocese of the Arctic Moved by: Marion Jenkins Seconded by Michael Stonhouse

THAT this synod send congratulations and best wishes to the bishops and the peoples of the Diocese of the Arctic on the recent dedication of their new Cathedral, recently rebuilt. Approved by applause. Carried

Resolution PS47.07 Moved by: Marion Jenkins Seconded by: Michael Stonhouse

THAT this synod congratulates the Bible Society and the Diocese of the Arctic on the recent completion of the Bible translation into Inuktitut. Approved by applause. Carried

8:45 Bible Study and song

Nominations Committee Report Provincial Court nominations require 2 bishops, 2 clerical of synod of 10 years, 2 lay members at least one is or has been a member of the Bar of Civil Jurisdiction for 10 years. Nominations will cease at noon for all committees. Voting is at 1:00 pm.

9:15 Guest Speaker, Todd Atkinson “Our hearts burned within us” Todd Atkinson, thanked Synod for its generosity and open heartedness. He said he didn’t expect to come as keynote. He started off this talk with these words: “Grow a community, not a crowd.” He said that the downfall of being an independent community which his is, is being independent, who can he turn to for support? The early church fathers in the Anglican tradition will be fathers to you, not just theological instruction. He spoke of the serious way baptism was done in the early church, faith was practiced. His community on working on preparing the Lord’s table, the Eucharist and there are some members who do not want to connect with the historic church. The young people love and they are learning as they go. Bishop Kerr Wilson has been a good support and teacher. In 1992 he told us he went to Oxford as an evangelist although he did not grow up in a Christian family until his mother came home from a bible study and his father found Christ in St. Augustine’s church as a recovering alcoholic. He considers his family first generation Christians who burned

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 9 with faith. He was told that if he went to Oxford, he would lose his fire, his passion. He said he went to Oxford to study his heroes and there God gave him grace to hear his voice and direct him. He said he overrode the warnings. Oxford was a journey where he was tested to learn that the only certainty is Jesus. He said you don’t know what you need until that is all you’ve got. “Their eyes were opened and they recognized him” – Jesus. Todd suggested that their eyes opened to Jesus not to a thing but to someone, they had walked with him for some time and they now came to see him in a greater way than before. It appeared as if it was a revelation which escalated. The lead up to revelation of Jesus was blindness, sometimes, he suggested things get muddier before they get clearer – mud on blind eyes analogy. Todd said he grew more confident in the person of Jesus. 1 Cor 15.22-28 – hierarchy of truth in our faith. Todd spoke of the second thing he grew more confident in and that was the worthiness of the New Testament documents and that we must do the same if we want the world to have burning hearts. The third thing in which he grew confidence was in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Peoples’ eyes, he said, are still open to the person of Jesus, not just through the Resurrection of the body but the sanctification through the Spirit; the Lord is here, the Spirit is with us. Todd told us that he is small c charismatic, led by the Spirit, full blown Trinitarian. He referred to Coloss 2 and Romans 6 – mystical union with Christ through baptism. He spoke of enjoying his baptismal covenant which he learned through our traditional Anglican practices. He ended by quoting Paul, “…your faith to rest in the power of God, not the wisdom of men…”

Song and break

10:30 a.m. Workshop “C”

12 noon Lunch; Committee nominations close

During an open session in the Riel Room, Todd Townshend and Eric Beresford discussed the proposed Competencies for Theological Education

The 3rd sitting of the synod reconvened at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Gathering Song

Debate on The Keewatin Resolution. The Mover of the resolution, Stanley Sainnawap spoke to the motion, and The Rev Wayne McIntosh, Seconder spoke to the resolution. The Ven Adam Halkett thanked God for the leadership of Northern Ontario and this invitation to Synod to be part of their journey. Bishop Don reminded us of a question asked of the congregation after the baptismal promises. He said we are not giving permission, rather, we are being asked for affirmation of their discernment what God is calling Northern Ontario to do. We owe it to Northern Ontario to walk with them or protest them from making an error. If we confirm this, then we are walking with them, he said.

Resolution PS47.8 Diocese of Keewatin Moved by: Stanley Sainnawap Seconded by: Wayne McIntosh

THAT this synod, in response to the unanimous request of the Diocese of Keewatin and in accordance with Section 7:02(a) of the Constitution of the Province of Rupert’s Land:

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 10 1) Approves the division of the Diocese of Keewatin so that the area defined as Northern Ontario Region by the Constitution of the Diocese of Keewatin may become a separate diocese; 2) 2) authorize the Provincial Executive Council to adopt and implement a plan for the future of the remainder of the Diocese of Keewatin when the current diocesan bishop retires; 3) Authorizes the Provincial Executive Council, in co-operation with the Diocese of Keewatin, and other involved dioceses to take the necessary steps to implement these decisions; 4) Requests the concurrence of the General Synod as required by section 1:07 of the Constitution of the Province of Rupert’s Land.

Approved by a show of hands. Carried Unanimously. Followed by a spontaneous round of “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Archbishop noted that Executive Council has the authority to implement this resolution.

1:45 p.m. Workshop “D”

3:15 p.m. Voting for Provincial Executive and Committees by ballot

Nominees: Provincial Executive Bishop (1) David Pearson Arctic Raymond Knight, Bob Mummery. Clergy (2) Annie Ittoshat Arctic Bill Blackburn, Rupert’s Land Raymond Knight, Brandon Godfrey Mawejji, Ruper’s Land Wayne McIntosh, Keewatin John Seib, Saskatoon Lesley Wheeler-Dave, Athabasca Laity (2) Cyrus Blanchett, Arctic Nancy Brunt, Qu’Appelle Noreen Hareuther, Saskatchewan Freida Lepine, Brandon Robert Mummery, Calgary Matthew Terlinski, Rupert’s Land

Provincial Court Bishops (2)Lydia Mamakwa, Keewatin Jim Njegovan, Brandon Clergy (2) Ken Davis, Saskatchewan Rob Hardwick, Qu’Appelle Michael Rolf, Edmonton Laity (2) member of Bar – 10 years min) Heather Dixon, Keewatin Roselyn Fortier, Rupert’s Land Ian MacDonald, Edmonton Esau Tatatoapik, Arctic

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 11 Constitutions & Canons Committee Bishops (1) Greg Kerr-Wilson, Qu’Appelle Clergy(1) Stephen London, Edmonton Laity (3) (2 of which must be Diocesan Chancellors) Heather Dixon, Chancellor of Keewatin Ian MacDonald, Edmonton

Provincial Panel Clergy (4) Norman Collier, Rupert’s Land Lesley Hand, Athabasca Mark Loyal, Keewatin Susan Page, Qu’Appelle Michael Rolph, Edmonton Murray Still, Rupert’s Land Ken Wells, Calgary Shane Bengry, Brandon Laity (4) Roselyn Fortier, Rupert’s Land Barb Larson, Keewatin Matthew Terlinski, Rupert’s Land Claudine Thagard, Rupert’s Land

Ministry Committee Bishops (2) Clergy (2) David Bornowsky, QuAppelle Godfrey Mawejje, Rupert’s Land Wayne McIntosh, Keewatin Laity (2) Freda Lepine, Brandon

3:30 p.m. Various tours and events, free time

5:30 p.m. Reception and banquet in Westman Auditorium

6:30 p.m. Banquet with Guest Speaker, Todd Atkinson “Known in the breaking of Bread”

9:15 p.m. Social Time in the Louis Riel Room and Games Room

Fourth Sitting of the synod, 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 Gathering Song

9:00 Bible Study and Song

9:15 a.m. Results of voting for Provincial Executive and Committees by ballot:

Provincial Executive: Bishop: David Parsons (acclaimed) Clergy: Annie Ittoshat, Raymond Knight (elected) Laity: Noreen Hareuther, Robert Mummery (elected)

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 12 Provincial Court: Bishops: Lydia Mamakwa, James Njegovan (both acclaimed) Clergy: Ken Davis, Michael Rolph (elected) Laity: Heather Dixon (acclaimed), Ian MacDonald (elected)

Constitutions and Canons Committee: Bishops: Gregg Kerr-Wilson (acclaimed) Clergy: Stephen London (acclaimed) Laity: Heather Dixon, Ian MacDonald (both acclaimed)

Provincial Panel: Clergy: Lesley Hand, Michael Rolph, Mark Loyal, Murray Still (all elected) Laity: Roselyn Fortier, Barbara Larson, Matthew Terlinski, Claudine Thagard (all acclaimed)

Ministry Committee: Bishops: none nominated Clergy: Godfrey Mawejje, Wayne MacIntosh (elected) Laity: Freda Lepine (acclaimed)

PS47.9 Ballots Moved by: Kenn Wells Seconded by: Matt Terlinski

THAT the ballots be destroyed. By a show of hands approved. CARRIED

PS47.10 Second Reading Amendment to Constitution Moved by Michael Rolph Seconded by Gregg Kerr-Wilson

Second Reading THAT the Constitution be amended to add the following section 8.08A: “Notwithstanding any other provision of the Constitution, the Constitution and Canons Committee may make such corrections and alterations to the Constitution and Canons as it considers necessary provided that such corrections and changes relate only to matters of form and not matters of substance and provided further that any such corrections or alterations shall be reported to the next following meeting of synod and may be set aside by a majority of those members present and voting.”

Some discussion took place in regard to what was meant by “matters of form” which were resolved by the conclusion that they were changes which did not affect the intent. Voted by a show of hands by House; and passed in Clergy, Laity and Bishops unanimously. CARRIED PS47.11 Second Reading Section 4.09A Moved by: Michael Rolph Seconded by: Greg Kerr-Wilson

Second Reading THAT Section 4.09A be added to the Constitution as follows: “Meetings of Executive Council need not be in person: some or all of the members of Executive Council may participate in meetings by telephone, video or other electronic means.”

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 13 Archbishop David Ashdown noted that this was in effect the process which was already being followed and thus only regularizes existing practice.

Voted by a show of hands by House; and passed in Clergy, Laity and Bishops unanimously. CARRIED PS47.12 Appendix “L” Proposed Legislation

In terms of Appendix “L”, Archbishop David Ashdown requested that those present consider the draft legislation and recommend that General Synod be advised that they accept the proposed legislation and that “the population of a diocese be calculated on the basis of the average attendance of four or more Sundays (perhaps Easter Sunday, Christmas, Pentecost and the second Sunday of September)”

Moved by a show of hands. Carried

PS47.13 Moved by: Matt Terlinski Seconded by: Michael Stonhouse

THAT it be resolved that the Constitution and Canons Committee add to 4.06(d) changes that will allow the election of a “Youth Member” from the two members of the Laity elected to the Provincial Executive.

After some discussion related to concerns about how this could change the make up of the Laity but not the Clergy as it would require that one Laity be a Youth Member the following amending motion to refer was made:

Motion to Refer: Moved by: Fraser Lawton Seconded by: Michael Rolf

THAT the proposed change to the constitution of the Provincial Executive requiring that one of the Laity be a Youth Member be referred to the Constitution and Canons Committee for review and recommendations at the next session of synod.

Vote: 40 in favor, 33 opposed. CARRIED

PS47.14 Web Tender Appointment Moved by: Matt Terlinski Seconded by: Marion Jenkins

THAT the Metropolitan appoint a Web Minder/Web Tender to report to the Metropolitan for the Province.

After some discussion especially in regard to this motion being a surprise to members of the Resolutions Committee, Archbishop David Ashdown noted that this action was already on-going in his diocesan office and did not really need a motion. By a show of hands it was approved. CARRIED

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 14

PS47.15 Executive Council appointments Moved by: Michael Stonhouse Seconded by: Marion Jenkins

THAT the three diocese not having members on the Executive Council make nominations for these positions and having done so ( Nancy Brunt, Qu’Appelle; Roselyn Fortier, Rupert’s Land; and Lesley Wheeler-Dame, Athabasca) that these nominees be elected by the synod.

Approved by a show of hands. CARRIED

9:40 a.m. Closing Business and Prorogation

PS47.16 Moved by: Penny Cummine Seconded by: Michael Stonhouse

That the following people, agencies, corporations etc. who contributed to the making of this synod a success be acknowledged and thanked: (attached) Approved by applause. CARRIED

Archbishop David acknowledged the gifts and energy of Bishop Andrew who is retiring and who has been a strong support for David. Upon election as Metropolitan, David agreed only if Bishop Andrew would co lead with him. A vote of thanks with resounding applause.

Archbishop David summarized action taken by this Synod: endorsed amendments, approved creation of a new diocese in Northern Ontario, approved reports, referred a proposed amendment to the Constitution and Canons Committee, and appointed a web tender. Acts are attached

Bishop David Ashdown announced that the 47th Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land was prorogued and that the 48th Session of Synod would be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2015.

10:30 a.m. Closing Eucharist

12 noon Lunch and departure

Minutes of the 47th Session of Synod of the EPRL Page 15 Report of the Acts of the Provincial Executive Council To the Provincial Synod (From June 2012 to May 2015)

A brief meeting of the members of the newly elected Provincial Executive Council was held at the conclusion of Provincial Synod in Brandon (2012). The first full meeting of the Executive Council was held in November of 2012. The Executive Council met in person in November of 2013 and November of 2014. As well, the Officers of the Province held Conference calls in March, June and September of 2013; February and May of 2014. The Members of Executive Council are listed at the conclusion of this report.

Looking back is always a good way to see how far we’ve come. At that first meeting in November of 2012, the Metropolitan reflected as follows: We have a rich history and are now moving forward in faith. We need to establish where we are as a Province in 2012, where the Dioceses are and what is our role as Province in relationship with the Dioceses and the wider church. There have been changes as a Province and when we have some sense of where we, members of the Province, are going, the question to ask is how do our committees, canons, legislative structures, reflect these change?

What is the role of Provincial Synod Going Forward? What are we as a Province – the layer between General Synod and the local Diocese? There are inconsistencies across the Province: some Dioceses have Indigenous Bishops, some have Archdeacons. Some use Lay Readers; some do not, while some have Vocational Deacons. It was agreed that the Province has an opportunity to find the strength of each Diocese, and then to share those talents / strengths /best practices in an efficient way to help one another benefit from each others’ strengths.

What will our report be to Provincial Synod in 2015? What are our goals over the next three years? Our goal: To move the Church closer to the love of Jesus. The Executive Council suggested that if we could report on three ways we did this, the report would read that we: 1. Facilitated a gathering of youth across the province to share their common spiritual journey strengthen and support for each other. 2. Implemented a process which allows us to identify gifts and skills in each diocese and encouraged the sharing /networking of those gifts and skills with each other. 3. Began a process to identify the mission priorities in our province and examine our structures with a view as to how those structures can best serve those priorities.

As reflected in the Acts of the Executive Council (below), and in the Report of the Provincial Ministry Committee, a good portion of the work envisaged at the onset of the triennium has been accomplished to “move the Church close to the love of Jesus”.

June 2012:  Concurred with electronic voting at Calgary’s Diocesan Synod the following weekend  Set the meeting of first full meeting of the Provincial Executive Council for November 30, and December 1, 2012 in Winnipeg.

November 2012:  Approved and authorized the circulation of the Minutes of the 47th Provincial Synod in Brandon, MB, as printed.  Requested the Provincial Treasurer attend to the change the signing officers of the Province.  Authorized the Provincial Treasurer to transfer Provincial investment funds to secure funds to a different firm.  Approved the proposal as presented regarding a Manitoba Indigenous Anglican Bishop, and appoint a small task force to work with the local committee regarding the implementation of MIAB.  Determined that for Synod 2015, individual Dioceses pay a registration fee for delegates (room and meals) and this be communicated to the Diocese as soon as possible.  Approved the Provincial budget for 2013 as amended.  Referred all three initiatives (mentioned in the preamble of this report) to the Provincial Ministry Committee for its consideration.

November 2013: The Metropolitan reported that all requirements have been met with respect to the creation of the new diocese (Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh). The Council of General Synod has concurred with this proposed change, conditional upon this body approving the resolution.

 Resolved THAT in response to a joint petition by the Diocese of Keewatin and the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, this Council approve the re-alignment of the current boundaries between the Diocese of Keewatin and the Diocese of Rupert’s Land so that effective on, or before, December 31, 2014, the parishes in the area defined in the Constitution of the Diocese of Keewatin as the Southern Region will become part of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land.

 Resolved THAT in response to a joint petition by the Diocese of Keewatin and the Diocese of Brandon, this Council approve the realignment of the current boundaries so that on or before June 4, 2014 the Parish of St. James the Apostle, Thompson, Manitoba will become part of the Diocese of Brandon.

 Resolved THAT the Provincial Executive Council, in consultation with the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, and the Bishop of Mishamikoweesh, before June 4, 2019, review the situation regarding northern Manitoba to determine what, if any, alternate arrangements may be more beneficial or appropriate for those communities.

 Resolved THAT the Provincial Executive Council affirm the Rt. Rev. Lydia Mamakawa as Bishop of the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh and that she be styled Bishop of Mishamikoweesh.

The Metropolitan reported that the Northern Manitoba Region of Keewatin will become part of the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh. As of January 1, 2014, this area of Northern Manitoba will be under the episcopal ministry of Mark McDonald as Area Bishop, having been appointed so by the Bishop of Keewatin.

The Metropolitan advised that he plans to retire at the same time as the Diocese of Keewatin ceases to function, and has submitted his resignation to the bishop senior by consecration of the Province, effective December 31, 2014.

Proposal for A Manitoba Indigenous Anglican Bishop (MIAB) – The Executive Council was asked to affirm the action by the Officers in putting the proposal on hold for the time being as the financing presented in the original proposal is no longer available.

 Affirmed the action of the Officers in putting the proposal for a Manitoba Indigenous Anglican Bishop on hold for the time being because of the uncertainty surrounding available financial resources; and that the Executive Council encourage on-going exploration of how episcopal ministry can best be achieved in this area.

The Metropolitan sent a detailed letter to the Bishops of Keewatin and Rupert’s Land explaining the reason for the proposal being placed on hold; advising that there will be a role for Mark McDonald as Area Bishop in Northern Manitoba, and that if the two dioceses wanted to move forward the Province would entertain another proposal.

Ecclesiastical Court: The Provincial Secretary also advised of the Notice of Appeal that had been submitted for an Ecclesiastical Court. The Court had been established as per canonical procedure, but the parties involved were able to mediate the claim to the satisfaction of both parties, and the court was not required to sit.

 Affirmed the intention of the Provincial Ministry Committee to hold a youth gathering of youth coordinators/liaisons prior to Provincial Synod at Manitou Springs, in Watrous, SK; and requested invitations be extended to diocesan youth delegates to Provincial Synod; and requested the Provincial Ministry Committee to prepare and submit to the Executive Council a proposed budget and agenda for this event; and authorized the Officers of the Province to review and approve such proposal as they deem appropriate.

 Expressed thanks to the Provincial Ministry Committee for its suggestions on theme for the Provincial Synod; commended the Ministry Committee on the work being undertaken to become informed about the variety of practices of formation and training of locally ordained clergy, vocational deacons, and non-stipendiary clergy, with a view to developing proposed minimum training and standards; and requested the Provincial Ministry Committee report back to the Executive Council with appropriate recommendations.

 Set the registration fee for the 2015 Provincial Synod at $400 per delegate (to be paid by dioceses).

 Set the dates for the 48th Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land to be held June 18-21, 2015 at Manitou Springs, in Watrous, SK; and established the theme as: “Marked by Mission”.

 Adopted the Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2012.

 Received the Year-to-date Statements as at October, 2013, as presented.

 Approved a grant of $1000 for two youth travel grants, from the Sundry budget line, for the Justice Camps.

 Approved the Budget for 2014 as amended with revenue of $76,876 and expenses of $76,500.

 Requested the Chancellor to review the Safe Church Regulation document and make a recommendation to the Officers to implement as they see appropriate.

July 2014: With the creation of the new Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh, the Diocese of Keewatin will be changing its constitution to reflect its new reality after the boundary changes mandated by Provincial Synod acting through the Provincial Executive. The Bishop of Keewatin, acting under the authority of the Synod of Keewatin resolution adopted June 14, 2014, has determined that this change will take place at 12:01 a.m. August 1, 2014.

Under the new constitution, the Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin will consist of the Metropolitan, the Provincial Chancellor, and one other person appointed by the Provincial Executive Council. In an email to the members of the Provincial Executive Council, dated July 11, 2014, the Metropolitan proposed to the Executive Council it consider naming Susan Suppes, the Provincial Secretary as that appointment. “Her qualifications for this appointment are self-evident. In addition, she is relatively close to the scene, being located in Winnipeg. Furthermore, having been actively engaged in the implementation of the boundary changes, she is very familiar with the circumstances, needs and objectives of the ongoing corporation.” As a result,

 By an email vote, members of the Executive Council appointed Mrs. Susan Suppes to be the person appointed by the Provincial Executive Council to the Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin.

November 2014: (* Both Bob Mummery and Nancy Brunt have ceased to be members of the order of laity, both having been ordained since the last meeting. Because every diocese is required to be represented on the Executive Council, the Prolocutor, in accordance with the Constitution, after consulting with the Metropolitan, has appointed Nancy Brunt as a member of the Executive Council representing Qu’Appelle. Bob Mummery was given privileges of the floor at this meeting, but since Calgary diocese is represented by the Provincial Chancellor it was not necessary to appoint another lay member. ^Annie Ittoshat will be relocating to Montreal from the Diocese of the Arctic, thereby vacating her membership. However, the Arctic has representation in the person of Bishop David Parsons.)

 Granted the Rev. Bob Mummery privileges of the floor.

Received the announcement from the Metropolitan that the Boundary Changes were implemented: the two parishes – Churchill and Thompson -- become part of Brandon Diocese; and on August 1/2014, Keewatin Southern Region became part of Rupert’s Land. A celebration of Keewatin Diocese was held on August 3 giving thanks for the life of the diocese. On August 1, 2014 a new Constitution for Keewatin came into effect with the Officers being the Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, the Prov. Chancellor and an appointee of the Executive Council (in the person of Susan Suppes). The past Secretary of Keewatin was appointed by the Synod as Secretary of Synod until December 31, 2014. On Jan 1/15 David Ashdown will be appointed the new the Secretary of Synod.

The Secretary reported that she has been in conversation with a person who is willing to work with her to redesign and maintain the Provincial Website. The Metropolitan will be appointing the Rev. Nick Tressel to be the Web tender.

 Received the report of the Provincial Ministry Committee.

Presentation to the Metropolitan: The Metropolitan was presented with a gift of a dream catcher from members of the Provincial Executive Council. He accepted it with gracious thanks.

The Burgett Trust Fund: Several years ago the trustees decided that the funds should be disbursed. The Fund was divided three ways for use in urban indigenous ministry. The Trustees, in accordance with their understanding of the original purpose disbursed one-third of the funds were disbursed to each of Edmonton and Qu’Appelle Dioceses, and the one-third held for urban indigenous ministry in Rupert’s Land were held by the province until a program was in place to be the recipient of remaining funds. At that point the funds would be released to Rupert’s Land to conclude the trust.

The Bishop of Rupert’s Land has now requested these funds, and an agreement has been reached for a pay out over five years to the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. The reason the entire funds are not being given over in a lump sum due with the fact that they are invested in GIC term deposits and it makes more sense not to break the terms as the funds are not required all at once.

 Received the year-to-date financial statements.  Requested that, as an initial assessment, $500 be requested from Mishamikoweesh as its Provincial Assessment for 2015.  Recommended that for the 2016 Budget, the Diocesan Assessment figures be re-adjusted based on the 2014 actuals in accordance with our current policy.  Approved the Provincial Budget for 2015 as amended.

On learning of his intention to step down sometime after Provincial Synod, Treasurer, Richard Spencer, was thanked for his meticulous work as treasurer. The Treasurer recommended that whenever there is a change of treasurer there be a full audit rather than a financial review. The Council concurred.

In accordance with the Canons & Constitutions of the Province, the Executive Council gave consideration to the following resolutions to enable their presentation at Provincial Synod:

 THAT the Executive Council recommend to Provincial Synod that Canon 8 be repealed.

Submission for 1st reading - Addition to the Constitution of a new section in 8.11A The result of this addition would mean the Primate is a bishop of the Province.

 THAT the Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an addition to section 8.11 (a) iii) The Primate.

Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to Section 2.03  THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an amendment to section 2.03 to add “Except for the Primate,…”.

(A question was raised about the position of National Indigenous Bishop. Bishop Mark would is member of our Synod and of the Provincial House of Bishops since his appointment as an Area Bishop on Jan.1 2014; and his re-appointment by the Bishop of Mishamikoweesh on June 1, 2014, but not because is the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop.)

Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to the Constitution to add the Primate as a member of the House of Bishops

 THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an amendment to section 6.51 of the Constitution to add a new paragraph (d) The Primate

Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to the Constitution to give the Primate a visible role in consecration of Bishops.  THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an addition to section 6.26 as follows: 6.26A If present the Primate shall have a visible role in the consecration.

Background: In 2009 the Provincial Executive Council instituted a protocol for Primate’s role in consecrations. It was agreed that if the Primate is present, the Primate be invited to do one of three things: a) ask one of the questions; b) stand with the Metropolitan at the Altar for the consecration; c) during the presentation, the Primate would present oil stock as a sign of healing ministry. By making this amendment to 6.26 the Primate would have a visible role in the consecrations of Bishops.

Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to Constitution for a Youth member on Provincial Executive Council:  THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an addition to section 4.06 as follows: (d) i) One person from the youth members of Provincial Synod.

Note: This recommendation was made by the Constitution & Canons Committee in October 2010, arising from PS 2009 but, in error, it was not put at the 2012 Synod.

Size (Composition) of Synod: Because of rising costs related to organizing a synod the Committee on Constitution & Canons asked the Executive Council’s view on reducing the number of the elected persons eligible to attend Synod. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus that diversity of voice is important, and a reduction in the number of elected diocesan representatives was not recommended. There was no desire to change the composition of the Synod membership.

 Authorized the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod appropriate wording of an amendment to the Constitution to allow for an elected member from each diocese on the Provincial Executive Council.

 Authorized the Constitution and Canons Committee prepare an appropriate resolution for consideration by Provincial Synod to allow an amendment to be made to the constitution at one session of Synod.

Report of the Provincial Secretary (2013 – 2015)

At the nomination of the Metropolitan, David Ashdown, and confirmed by the members of the Provincial Executive Council meeting in November /December 2012, I was appointed as Secretary of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land. Having previously held this position (1994-2003) I was familiar with the scope of the work, but had not been actively involved with the Province of Rupert’s Land for ten years.

Provincial Executive Council: Since taking on this responsibility, I have arranged and participated in two meetings of the Provincial Executive Council, (Nov 2013 and Nov 2014) including preparing pre-meeting material, taking minutes and following up with correspondence and actions as determined by the Executive Council. One of the first responsibilities was to see that the proceedings of the 47th Provincial Synod were approved by the Executive Council and distributed to dioceses to be shared with the members of that Synod.

Subsequently, I have arranged and participated in five (5) Conference Calls of the Officers of the Province, chaired by the Metropolitan (Mar. 20, 2013; June 19, 2013; Sept. 20, 2013; Feb. 26, 2014; May 22, 2014) and prepared and circulated minutes arising from these conference calls, as well as related follow up correspondence.

Registrar of the Court of Appeal of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land: The Provincial Secretary is ‘Registrar’ of the Court of Appeal of the Ecclesiastical Court of the Province of Rupert’s Land. Unfortunately, as Registrar of the Court it was necessary to call the Provincial Court into being in response to an Appeal having been made to the Court, in accordance with the Constitution & Canons of the Ecclesiastical Province. The Court was not, in the end, required to convene as mediation was able to settle all issues between the parties and the Chancellor received a Notice of Discontinuance of the Notice of Appeal, and the matter was closed.

Provincial Ministry Committee: The Provincial Secretary is ex officio to the Provincial Committee on Ministry. In early 2013, I was asked by the Metropolitan to call together and attend the Provincial Ministry Committee for its first meeting as this Committee had not yet met since being elected by Provincial Synod 2012. At that meeting, the Committee did not appoint a chair, but instead requested that I continue to coordinate meetings of the Ministry Committee. I agreed, because it was evident that the members were committed to the work, but none of them wanted the responsibility of chairing.

Coordinating the work of the Ministry Committee consumed a significant amount of time and work as the Committee became very active in the triennium. In addition to arranging for, chairing and taking minutes of three meetings of the Provincial Ministry Committee, I provided administrative assistance for the development and circulation of two surveys to the dioceses of the Province: A survey on Mission priorities, resources for ministry, youth leaders; a survey on training and formation for ministry. I was responsible for collating the responses and presenting these to the Ministry Committee.

Provincial Website I am pleased to report that we have a new Webmaster for the Province in the person of the Rev. Nick Tressel. Together we have seen to the revitalization of the Provincial Website, and we continue to work regularly to update the website so that it can be a source for information for the Province and a resource for the upcoming synod. Through the Webmaster, we have designed an on-line registration process for Provincial Synod; expect to be posting all the information for delegates to the website, and asking them to download from there. Those who require printed material for synod will still get a printed convening circular.

Provincial Synod Planning: The Provincial Secretary is also a member of the Synod Planning Committee. The Synod Planning Committee for the 2015 Provincial Synod held its first meeting in May of 2013, in Saskatoon. I attend the meeting, took and circulated the minutes. I arranged for two further meetings in November 2013 (in Winnipeg), and November 2014 at Manitou Springs Retreat and Conference Centre, in Watrous, SK.; and two conference calls of February 10, 2014 and March 24, 2015.

Synod 2015 In preparation for Synod, I have issued the required warning notice of Synod; received the certificates of election of lay and clergy delegates; sent notice of Synod to delegates; sent notice and received reports from the Standing Committees for the Convening Circular; and made arrangements with the venue for synod with respect to accommodations and meals and logistics for the Synod. I have been in regular communication with the Chair of the local arrangements committee with regard to transportation of delegates, set up and other matters pertaining to synod. This 48th Session will include the election of a new Metropolitan for the Province. In preparation for that I have requested and received CV’s from each diocesan Bishop of the Province who is eligible for election as the next Metropolitan. I will attend to the logistics for the election of the Metropolitan, as guided by the Chancellor and Prolocutor of Synod.

Consultations with the Provincial Chancellor and Metropolitan: The Metropolitan, Provincial Chancellor and I have consulted regularly by phone and email, and have had two in-person meetings in Winnipeg.

Resignations and re-appointments: On December 31, 2014, the Provincial Secretary and Provincial Chancellor submitted their resignations, as provided for when in the Constitution when the office of the Metropolitan becomes vacant. The Acting Metropolitan promptly re-appointed both me, and Mr. Garth Dymond, to our previous offices. These offices will become vacant again, and will be filled upon nomination by the new Metropolitan, and confirmation of the new Executive Council to be elected at this synod.

These past two and a half years have been very busy. It has been a pleasure to serve God’s Church in this way.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Suppes Susan Suppes, Provincial Secretary of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.

Report of The Provincial Chancellor

Archbishop David Ashdown asked if I would be interested is being appointed as Provincial Chancellor for the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land as David Jones QC had accepted the appointment of Chancellor for the National Church. I was delighted to say that I would accept knowing that this was subject to “the concurrence of the Executive Council.” When David’s term concluded, the Rt. Reverend Donald Phillips accepted the role of Acting Metropolitan. Because the Chancellor and Secretary are appointed by the Metropolitan we were asked by the acting Metropolitan if we would continue in our respective capacities until the conclusion of the upcoming Electoral Synod. We were delighted to accept this appointment and same was confirmed in early January 2015.

Our Province has an exceptional person holding the office of Provincial Secretary. Susan Suppes has shown tremendous capacity for organization of time, persons and space. Susan’s knowledge, assistance and willingness to share her vault of information has been greatly appreciated by me. Susan, many thanks.

This is my first report as Provincial Chancellor and without more my first involvement as Provincial Chancellor in Electing a Metropolitan. I was last involved in a Provincial Election when Bishop Barry Curtis was elected more than a few years ago at a Provincial Synod in Brandon Manitoba.

My previous experience as a Chancellor was acting as Chancellor for the Diocese of Calgary for approximately 12 years.

Over the years I have been often asked what is the role of a Chancellor. From a Church or Ecclesiastical perspective (for the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land ) my position is under Part III of The Constitution, I am appointed by the Metropolitan with the concurrence of the Executive Council and shall hold office at the pleasure of The Metropolitan. If one checks the Constitution carefully it is to be noted that the Chancellor follows the office of The Metropolitan, the Provincial Secretary, Recording Secretaries, Treasurer, Registrar and then the Chancellor. The responsibilities can, and do, vary greatly from what is described in the Constitution which simply states “3.34 The Chancellor shall provide legal advisory services to the Metropolitan and the Executive Council.” However, in addition the Chancellor is a member of The Executive Council which in turn shall discharge other “duties” as set forth in Constitution provision 4.13 ( a) to (k) and 4.14”. The Chancellor is also a member of the Constitution and Canons committee which also has prescribed responsibilities.

Under the Canons the Chancellor has responsibilities again in advising committees on resolutions, assisting on interpretation of Rules of Order, advising the Metropolitan on procedure if requested should the Canons be “quiet with respect to any matter of procedure” and resort has to be made to Robert’s Rules of Order. The Chancellor may also act in specific capacity as requested by The Metropolitan.

In my capacity as Provincial Chancellor I have attended a meeting with the Archbishop and David Jones the purpose of which was to discuss the creation of a new Diocese. We also deliberated over the functional cessation of Keewatin and identify those actions needed to be taken by the new Diocese prior to beginning operations by the new Diocese and develop the constitutional proposals that will enable Keewatin to continue to operate as a legal entity. I also attended a Chancellor’s Conference in January 2013 where the important topic of Diocese, Parish and clergy liability was discussed. Also in 2013, I assisted in an advisory capacity in resolving matters of disagreement. In 2013 and 2014 I attended a Provincial Synod and Executive meetings both by conference call and if required in person. Because of the confidentialities involved in the subject matters I do not propose to elaborate on any specifics however, these were very interesting agendas. The one comment I will make is that I have had the privilege of working with some very dedicated, responsible and knowledgeable people. They are an asset to this Province. My sincere thanks to each of you.

Most, if not all, of the committees have provided their reports which sets out what all they have done or participated in so I do not propose to repeat their reports as they will no doubt be much more complete than what I could provide.

I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to Rt. Reverend David Ashdown for his untiring work as our Metropolitan and wish him all the best in his retirement.

I wish to also extend a sincere thanks to Rt. Reverend David Philips for accepting the position of Acting Metropolitan, and for his dedication and continued work in the life of our Province.

Respectfully submitted,

Garth A. Dymond Provincial Chancellor

REPORT FROM CONSTITUTION AND CANONS COMMITTEE FOR THE JUNE, 2015 PROVINCIAL SYNOD

As will be seen below the Constitution & Canons Committee is submitting the following Amendments to this Synod for consideration and debate.

All amendments are coming forward for First Reading. (Some of these Amendments were to be submitted for First Reading at the 2012 Provincial Synod, but that did not occur in 2012 and are now being submitted for that purpose.) These Amendments have been prepared as a result of requests being submitted to the Chair of the Constitution and Canons Committee for their consideration.

It is noted that the original Resolutions were in the form of requests by the Provincial Executive Council to authorize the Committee on Constitution & Canons to prepare motions for an amendment. Based on these requests, these Amendments have been prepared.

There was a Resolution (Resolution 11) proposed from the House of Bishops that would require an “elected member from each Diocese” to be on the Provincial Executive Council. I have reviewed Section 4.06(h) of the Constitution. I am of the opinion that this requirement is already enshrined in this Section of the Constitution, and therefore this resolution is not required.

By way of explanation: Section 4.06, Subsections (a) to (g), sets out these people who shall compose the Executive Council by virtue of their office.

However, Section 4.06(h), then states that after determining those representatives pursuant to 4.06(a) to (g) inclusive, there is to be one member of Synod from each Diocese, none of whose members of Synod is a member pursuant to Paragraphs (a) to (g).

For example, if the Deputy Prolocutor Section 4.06(c) is from the Diocese of Edmonton, he or she is on the Executive Council by virtue of that office. Then the Diocese of Edmonton, under Section 4.06(h) would be entitled to another representative by virtue of being from the Diocese and is separate and apart from those set forth in Section 4.06(a) to (g).

The Provincial House of Bishops had also proposed a change to the language of the Constitution such that same would be inclusive with regard to gender.

Section 8.12(a)(b)(c) has incorporated this change for both the Constitution and Canons.

As Chair of the Constitution and Canons Committee, I have reviewed Resolutions 1 to 4 and they appear to be in order for presentation and consideration by members of this 48th Provincial Synod.

I have reviewed Resolution 5 re repealing Canon 8 relating to the Corporation of the Anglican Province of Rupert’s Land. This Corporation never became operational and was struck from the Corporate Registry September 18, 1997. The repeal of Canon 8 is now a “housekeeping” matter to remove same from the Canons. It may be recorded in Appendix “A” Historical Notes if that is the wish of Synod.

Resolution 6 re new section in Constitution 8.11A; and Resolution 7 re Amendment to Section 2.03 of the Constitution confirming the Primate’s right to vote at Provincial Synod are being presented to this Synod for consideration.

I have reviewed Resolutions 8 and 9. These appear to not be properly presented to this Synod as they were never presented to the Executive Council or the Constitution and Canons Committee as contemplated in Section 8.04(a) of the Constitution. What was asked of the Constitution and Canons Committee is set out in Resolutions 6 and 7 circulated with the Convening Circular. It is my recommendation that Resolutions 8 and 9 as circulated be withdrawn.

Respectfully submitted

Garth A. Dymond Chair Appendix to the Report of the Committee on Constitution & Canons

RESOLUTION 5 – REPEAL OF CANON 8 Background Canon 8 relating to the Corporation of the Anglican Province of Rupert’s Land. This Corporation never became operational and was struck from the Corporate Registry September 18, 1997. The repeal of Canon 8 is now a “housekeeping” matter to remove same from the Canons.

Be it resolved that Canon 8 be repealed.

AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

RESOLUTION 6 - AMENDMENT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE PRIMATE IS A MEMBER OF THE PROVINCIAL ORDER OF BISHOPS AND HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN PROVINCIAL SYNOD. Background Section 2.01 specifies that the Primate is a member of our Provincial Synod. However, Section 2.03 could be interpreted to mean that the Primate has no right to vote in the Provincial Synod (not having jurisdiction in the Province).

It would be desirable to make it clear that the Primate is a full voting member of Provincial Synod. Proposed Amendment The following is proposed language to achieve this:

Be it resolved that the Constitution be amended as follows by amending Section 8.11(a) to add (iii) as shown in the right hand column:

CURRENT PROPOSED 8.11 In this Constitution or in a canon, 8.11 In this Constitution or in a canon, unless the context otherwise unless the context otherwise requires: requires:

(a) “bishop” means a bishop of the (a) “bishop” means a bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada who Anglican Church of Canada who holds a See in the Ecclesiastical holds a See in the Ecclesiastical Province and includes Province and includes

(i) a person who discharges (i) a person who discharges the functions of the the functions of the Episcopate as bishop Episcopate as bishop coadjutor, bishop suffragan coadjutor, bishop suffragan or assistant bishop in the or assistant bishop in the Ecclesiastical Province; and Ecclesiastical Province; and

(ii) a bishop who has resigned (ii) a bishop who has resigned his episcopal office in the his episcopal office in the Ecclesiastical Province but Ecclesiastical Province but continues to be engaged in continues to be engaged in work that is related to the work that is related to the episcopal office; episcopal office; and

(iii) the Primate.

RESOLUTION 7 By amending Section 2.03 to read shown in the right hand column:

CURRENT PROPOSED

2.03 A bishop who has no jurisdiction 2.03 Except for the Primate, a bishop in the Province does not have the who has no jurisdiction in the right to vote in the Synod. Province does not have the right to vote in the Synod.

RESOLUTIONS 8 AND 9 Resolutions 8 and 9 are to be withdrawn as they were never presented to the Constitution and Canons Committee as required under Section 8.04(a) and (b) of the Constitution.

RESOLUTION 10 - ADDING A YOUTH MEMBER TO PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Resolution 10 is presented for first reading pursuant to Section 8.05(b) of the Constitution. The 2009 Provincial Synod passed Resolution PS46.14 requesting the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare a draft amendment to add a youth member to the Provincial Executive Council.

The following is proposed language for this:

Be it resolved that Section 4.06 of the Constitution be amended to add paragraph (d.1) as follows:

(d.1) one person from the youth members of Provincial Synod as defined in Section 2.02.

RESOLUTION 11 – MEMBERS ON EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

See opinion stated previously. Each Diocese is currently represented on Provincial Executive Council. Constitution Section 4.06(h).

RESOLUTION 12 – CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION

In 2014 the House of Bishops had proposed an amendment to the Constitution that would enable an Amendment to the Constitution be made at one session of Synod. It is noted that Section 8.06 enables an amendment to a Canon can come into force at one session subject to a voting majority of at least 75% of the members present.

By making the amendments as proposed, this would bring amendments to both the Constitution and Canons to be consistent.

Be it resolved that Section 8.05 and 8.06 be amended by deleting 8.05(b) and add the words as proposed for 8.06.

CURRENT PROPOSED

Enactments of Synod are subject to Amend Section 8.05 (a) by deleting Section 8.04 and 8.05 of the Constitution. the word “and” and deleting Section 8.06 enables a Canon or an Section 8.05(b). amendment to a Canon “to come into force at one session…….if same has been Amend Section 8.06. passed by at least a 75% majority. This proposed amendment to the Constitution “8.06. Notwithstanding Section to come into force at one session of Synod. 8.05 (a)(b) a proposed amendment to the Constitution, a proposed “Section 8.05. No proposed amendment Canon or an amendment to a to the Constitution and no proposed Canon Canon may be enacted and come or amendment to a Canon shall come into into force and effect at one session force and effect unless if the said amendment to the Constitution or the said Canon or (b) it has been confirmed with or without amendment to a Canon has been amendment by a like majority at a passed with or without amendment subsequent session that is held not by at least 75% of the members or earlier than six months following each Order present and voting the session at which it was first passed.” separately.”

Report of the Provincial Committee on Ministry (2012-15)

The work for the Provincial Ministry Committee was laid out even before the Committee held its first meeting! The Provincial Executive Council identified three initiatives, which were then handed off to the Provincial Ministry Committee on which to work: a) Begin a process to identify the mission priorities in our province and examine our structures with a view as to how those structures can best serve those priorities. b) Implement a process which allows us to identify gifts and skills in each diocese and encourages the sharing /networking of those gifts and skills with each other. c) Facilitate a gathering of youth across the province to share their common spiritual journey strength and support for each other.

Consequently, the Ministry Committee found itself with a full workload, even before reviewing the Canonical mandate laid out in Canon 7. By Canon the Ministry Committee consists of two clergy, two laity and two bishops, elected by the Provincial Synod. The Provincial ACPO Secretary and the Provincial Secretary are Ex officio, and the Committee has the power to co-opt as necessary. These 8 members, along with co-opted member, spanned an area from Athabasca to NW Ontario and from southern Saskatchewan to northern Manitoba. The Committee met three times, and participated in three conference calls during the triennium.

The Committee began by reviewing the three tasks assigned by the Provincial Executive Council: a) Mission priorities in our Province: The Committee determined it first needed to identify the individual dioceses’ mission priorities. From this information it might be possible to draw out mission priorities of the Province of Rupert’s Land. To that end a survey was devised and circulated to all diocesan offices. The responses were comprehensive.

The areas identified by the Dioceses as “mission priorities” are: • Dioceses are (or expressed a need to be) engaged in continuing education of lay persons and clergy • The need for sharing of resources and expertise; • Issues in rural ministry; • Changes and transitions in urban parishes; • Training standards for clergy and schedule of training for lay readers.

The raw data was collated into a multi-page document, which was forwarded back to the Bishops for their information. A synopsis of the material was also submitted to the Provincial Executive Council with the comment that the Ministry Committee had completed its work and was turning the material over to the Provincial Executive Council for further consideration. The Executive Council decided that a précis will be prepared by the Executive Council and will be submitted as part of the report to Synod.

b) Networking: A second survey was developed and circulated to dioceses to ascertain portable gifts and skills that could be shared with other dioceses. The Ministry Committee took the information it received from this 2nd survey and a “Resource Network” has been established on the website. Categories are: Vital Church/Evangelism; Healing; Indigenous Training Centres; Education; Stewardship; Youth; Children’s’ Ministry. A re-developed Provincial website would become the repository for a “Resource Network”. The beginnings of this can be found at www.rupertsprov.ca. We envisage this Resource Network data base will require continual updating and are hopeful that this can become an on-going responsibility of the Provincial Ministry Committee. c) Youth Gathering: Initially the Ministry Committee requested dioceses provide the Committee with the names and contact information for its Youth Ministry Directors/Coordinator/Liaison. We learned that not all dioceses had such a person at the diocesan level. We considered arranging an event to be held prior to, or after, Provincial Synod, but felt our resources would be better spent by offering each diocese a ‘bursary’ for one youth person to attend “Stronger Together”, a National program for youth leaders and ministers. The Executive Council concurred; dioceses were notified, but only one diocese requested bursary funding.

The focus of the Ministry Committee then shifted to its responsibilities as outlined in Canon 7, namely:

C7.08 The Committee shall have the power and duty to serve as the Synod’s representative generally on all matters relating to or concerned with the ministry of the Church and in particular on all matters relating to (a) Education, (b) Rural work, (c) Urban work, (d) Chaplaincies, (e) Auxiliary and non- stipendiary ministries.

C7.09 The Standing Committee on Ministry shall also (a) formulate and recommend policy on the selection and education of persons for holy orders, including post-ordination training; (b) promote, encourage and develop the ministry of the laity and consider policies for lay education; (c) consider and recommend to Synod policies and proposals related to employed and voluntary lay persons working for the church and related agencies; and (d) provide for continuing study and development of new ministries.

Conversations about ACPO, the formation and training for Deacons, as well as Locally-trained/raised up clergy, as well as the variety of practices and standards employed by the dioceses of our Province. This led to the Ministry Committee undertaking yet another survey of training and formation of locally ordained priests and of deacons in our Province. Post ordination training was another area of concern so, naturally, this question was added to the training and formation survey.

Upon review of the survey information submitted by dioceses, Ministry Committee has recommended to the Executive Council that minimum educational standards be develop and established for all locally raised and trained clergy in the Province of Rupert’s Land; and that the Ministry Committee be tasked with developing these standards for presentation to Provincial Synod in 2015.

The Committee began work on what it perceived to be minimum standards for Education, training and formation of locally ordained Priests. The result of that work is appended to this report entitled: Provincial Ministry Committee - Minimum standards for Local/Diocesan Trained Priests. A resolution to approve these minimum standards appears at the end of this report.

The Ministry Committee also requested time at Provincial Synod for a teaching session on the Vocational Diaconate. Only about one-half the dioceses of the Province have Deacons. Such a presentation would be a good way to expose more members of the Province to diaconal ministry and to raise the profile of this important and distinct order. The Ministry Committee wishes to affirm the role of Vocational Deacons; and affirms the diocese as an appropriate assessment body of those wishing and feel the call to serve as vocational deacons.

Members of the 2012-15 Provincial Ministry Committee have thoroughly enjoyed the work over this past triennium – so much so, that many of the members intend to stand for re-election to the Committee.

The following four resolutions are presented to the Provincial Synod for its consideration.

Respectfully submitted:

The Rt. Rev. David Irving The Ven. Godfrey Mawejje The Rev. Helen Kennedy (co-opted member) Mrs. Kim Marceau Mrs. Freda Lepine The Rev. Wayne McIntosh Mrs. Susan Suppes (Ex Officio)

The Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander (resigned her position part-way through due this triennium citing heavy workload. No substitute bishop was appointed.)

Resolutions from the Ministry Committee for consideration by the Provincial Synod

Resolution 1 - Minimum Standards for Local/Diocesan trained Priests Moved and seconded by: The Ven. Godfrey Mawejje/The Rt. Rev. David Irving

THAT the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land adopt a minimum standard for Local/Diocesan trained Priests as outlined in the report “Minimum Standards for Local/Diocesan Trained Priests” (appended to the Report of the Ministry Committee); and THAT Provincial Synod commend this standard for use in the Dioceses of the Province of Rupert’s Land.

Resolution 2 – Post Ordination Training Moved and Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. David Irving /The Rev. Helen Kennedy

THAT each diocese make provision for some form of post ordination training and mentoring of newly ordained clergy for a period of at least three years.

Resolution 3 – Affirmation of vocational deacons Moved by: The Rev. Helen/Mrs. Freda Lepine

THAT Provincial Synod affirm the role of vocational deacons: affirm the diocese as the appropriate body for the assessment of those wishing to serve as vocational deacons; and encourage dioceses to support those training for diaconal ministry, as they do for those training for priestly ministry.

Resolution 4 – re. Minimum Standards for training of vocational deacons Moved and Seconded by: The Rev. Helen Kennedy/The Rt. Rev. David Irving

THAT the Provincial Ministry Committee [2015 -2018] be requested to prepare and to submit to Provincial Synod 2018 for consideration proposed minimum standards for training for vocational deacons.

Appendix to the Report of the Provincial Ministry Committee to Provincial Synod 2015

Provincial Ministry Committee Minimum Standards for Local/Diocesan Trained Priests

Over the last two or three decades dioceses across the country have been developing different types of training programs in addition to maintaining the tradition model which required seven years of full-time training to achieve an M.Div.

Dioceses have locally trained: Worker priests - clergy who work Monday-Friday in their current occupation and serve on Sunday in a parish and meet any pastoral needs. Non-stipendiary clergy, deacons and priests trained by the diocese to serve a local community or parish. These locally trained clergy serving alongside a cohort of lay ministers sometimes work in ministry teams covering a large geographic region. In the predominantly rural dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land our church has been facing some huge challenges, including rural depopulation, aging congregations, and shrinking finances. In facing these realities some have adopted a negative rhetoric while others are seeing it as an opportunity to develop new ministries. Some dioceses in our Ecclesiastical Province have been involved in local training for a number of years and others are just beginning. Generally, clergy locally trained are licensed to a specific ministry in a particular geographic area usually the community or parish that locally raised the person.

When we look at the current local training in the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land we see that there are many different standards from one diocese to another; most create their own training program, set the standard of training, length of training, some use colleges and others have developed their own school or a combination of both. We have to recognise it is not possible to ask local raised candidates to attend full time seminary, because they are preparing for non- stipendiary positions in the church and many are maintaining their current form of employment.

So here is the problem, a locally trained and ordained person moves from one diocese to another. The bishop in the receiving diocese has a minimum standard of training for their locally trained clergy which is a higher standard than that of the diocese the clergy has left. The bishop in the receiving diocese will only licence him or her to function if they complete additional training to meet the minimum standard of the diocese they now reside in. This is not just an issue in our Ecclesiastical Province it is also being discussed at the national level as more and more diocese engage in local training.

Possible solution: that the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land set a provincial minimum standard. It is recommended that each diocese include in their training the following core academic courses as a minimum; studies in Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Foundational Theology, Anglicanism, and Ethics.

In addition to the core academic studies the candidate receives training in the practical core elements of ministry via training weekends, seminars and internship. This training would include the following topics; Liturgy and Preaching, Pastoral Care, Evangelism and Discipleship, Parish Administration and Power and Boundaries. During the internship the candidate will experience preaching, taking on leadership roles in Eucharistic worship, sharing pastoral care and discipleship responsibilities with the priest, learning basic administrative skills, and working with various groups and ministries.

Each diocese has a variety of different needs and there may be other specific areas of training that a diocese requires of their candidate but an agreed minimum standard will assist us all in our training for the future and movement between dioceses.

01/04/15 SYNOPSIS OF DIOCESAN MISSION PRIORITIES At the beginning of the current triennium the Provincial Ministry Committee undertook a survey of the dioceses asking for a list of the diocese’s mission priorities. What follows is a synopsis of the information they received. This was done early in the triennium and is a snapshot of a moment in time so some priorities may have changed since then. The Committee received nine responses out of ten dioceses. Keewatin declined to participate since it was in the process of dissolution as a diocese and Mishamikoweesh had yet to be constituted. As an aside, most in the province will have witnessed mission unfolding in Keewatin/Mishamikoweesh in new and exciting ways. As we engage in how we, as a province of the church, are Marked by Mission, may the courage and risk taking of Keewatin/Mishamikoweesh, for the sake of the Gospel, be an example for us all. There were nineteen separate areas of mission identified in the submissions. I have grouped them together in five categories, some with sub-categories that had some commonality in them. I have also listed separately those items that are unique to an individual diocese. It is clear from the submissions that mission is happening in a wide variety of ways some of which are planned and some of which are organic and rise up spontaneously as opportunities present. The numbers in parenthesis represent the number of responses to a specific item. It has been fascinating to have a glimpse into the mission in the Province of Rupert’s Land and I am honoured to have the privilege of presenting this synopsis to you for your review in preparation of our upcoming Synod.

Faith Development (11) There were 11 references to discipleship, spiritual development of individuals and youth ministry.

Leadership (9) This category includes Lay training and leadership development, a focus on clergy training, training of vestries, Episcopal ministry and visitation.

Diocesan Vitality Congregational Development (6) A variety of approaches to congregational development are evident including Vital Church Conference, Natural Church Development (NCD), focus on rural ministry, and exploring regional ministry

Structures (5) Examining existing structures and changing to reflect current realities of shifting demographics and rural populations decline Communications (4) General communications and a focus on social media, use of technology as a communications device

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Relationships Evangelism (4) General evangelism initiatives, develop evangelism resources, use existing resources like Back to Church Sunday First Nations (4) Ministry in indigenous communities including both rural and urban ministry and developing native /non-native relationships Ecumenical Relations and Full Communion Partnerships with ELCIC (2) Exploring ways to work together ecumenically, and celebrating shared (Waterloo) ministries in several communities Outreach (1) External mission trip, outreach to local communities Stewardship (2) Exploring the General Synod Together in Mission program, financial concerns and how to effectively communicate diocesan finances to the church

Respectfully submitted, Marion Jenkins, Prolocutor

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Report of the Archivist

Since the last meeting of Provincial Synod, I have focused my attention chiefly on two areas:

1. appraising, selecting and describing Ecclesiastical Province records for transfer to the permanent collection at the Archives; 2. advising archivists at the diocesan and national level on a variety of records or archives- related matters.

In previous years, I have received and stored a number of cartons of records with archival potential from former Metropolitans, but did not have the time to appraise, select and describe them. I have gradually been doing so. In going through episcopal records of my own diocese of Qu’Appelle, I noticed that some EPRL-created records had also found their way into the diocesan files. Such inter- filing problems have been rare and, in this instance, probably stemmed from the time when those elected to the higher office of Metropolitan no longer were required to live in Winnipeg. A blessing for the Metropolitan-elect perhaps, but an absolute nightmare for the archivist trying to document the paper trail! These files have now been separated and listed, and will eventually find their way into the permanent collection at Winnipeg.

With respect to my advisory role, I have spent some time either in person or on the telephone talking to colleagues at the national level or at the diocesan level within the province. Some of the issues discussed include finding a permanent home for the archives of the former Diocese of Keewatin, discussing and solving ongoing storage problems for Anglican records, meeting Truth & Reconciliation Commission documentation requirements, and so on.

Recently, the introduction of a privacy policy in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle has placed greater demands on the handling of Synod Office information. When requested, it is essential that information be provided in a timely and accountable manner. To this end, I am currently working on a standard file classification system for Synod Office records. The system will allow for the creation and use of standardized file headings across the office allowing for easier filing and retrieval. Based on and flowing from the standard file classification system will follow a records retention and disposal schedule. The schedule will allow for the orderly disposal of inactive records from the office either by transfer to the Archives, or destruction. Expressions of interest in the project have come from other dioceses within the Ecclesiastical Province, of which I will be more than happy to share once the process is operational. Most importantly, the use of such records management tools will afford to the Church greater accountability and efficiency in the creation, maintenance and preservation of its information. Trevor Powell Archivist

Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land

General Fund operations for year ended December 31, 2014

REVENUE Actual Budget EXPENSES: Actual Budget Assessments The Arctic 9,250.00 9,822 ACPO and Conferences 3,015.00 3,500 Athabasca 2,600.00 2,526 Admin (incl. Archives) 346.42 500 Brandon 2,045.00 2,045 Committee on Ministry 3,961.77 4,000 Calgary 19,987.00 19,987 Executive Council 10,805.83 10,000 Edmonton 10,200.00 10,183 House of Bishops 2,986.04 8,000 Keewatin 2,862.00 2,862 Metropolitan - shared 16,000.00 16,000 Qu'appelle 7,902.00 7,902 Metropolitan - expenses 1,438.40 4,000 Rupert's Land 10,103.04 10,103 Professional Fees 954.69 1,100 Saskatchewan 3,968.00 3,974 Secretary & Treasurer 6,400.00 6,400 Saskatoon 5,472.00 5,472 Sundry 932.29 2,000 Total Assessments 74,389.04 74,876 Grant to Justice Camp 1,000.00 1,000.00 Synod reserve for 2015 20,000.00 20,000 Gifts and Donations 295.31 Investment Interest 2,017.31 2,000

Total Revenue 76,701.66 Total Expenses 67,840.44 [Budget surplus] 376

Excess income for the year 8,861.22

76,701.66 76,876 76,701.66 76,876

Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2014

Liabilities Assets Unrestricted Funds, Jan 1/14 90,286.64 Bank Balance 16,671.73 Excess income for the year 8,861.22 99,147.86 Term Deposits, GICs 198,852.46 Restricted for Synod 2015 37,822.22 Receivable 527.88 Youth Conference Fund 4,687.37 Paid in advance 300.00 Burgett Fund 73,594.62 Payable 1,100.00

216,352.07 216,352.07 Notices of Motion for 48th Session of the Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land

From the Provincial Ministry Committee

PS48 – CC-1 Minimum Standards for Local/Diocesan trained Priests Moved and seconded by: The Ven. Godfrey Mawejje/The Rt. Rev. David Irving

THAT the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land adopt a minimum standard for Local/Diocesan trained Priests as outlined in the report “Minimum Standards for Local/Diocesan Trained Priests” (appended to the Report of the Ministry Committee); and THAT Provincial Synod commend this standard for use in the Dioceses of the Province of Rupert’s Land.

PS48 – CC-2 Post Ordination Training Moved and Seconded by: The Rt. Rev. David Irving /The Rev. Helen Kennedy

THAT each diocese make provision for some form of post ordination training and mentoring of newly ordained clergy for a period of at least three years.

PS48 – CC-3 Affirmation of vocational deacons Moved by: The Rev. Helen/Mrs. Freda Lepine

THAT Provincial Synod affirm the role of vocational deacons: affirm the diocese as the appropriate body for the assessment of those wishing to serve as vocational deacons; and encourage dioceses to support those training for diaconal ministry, as they do for those training for priestly ministry.

PS48 – CC- 4 Minimum Standards for training of vocational deacons Moved and Seconded by: The Rev. Helen Kennedy/The Rt. Rev. David Irving

THAT the Provincial Ministry Committee [2015 -2018] be requested to prepare and to submit to Provincial Synod 2018 for consideration proposed minimum standards for training for vocational deacons.

From the Committee on Constitution & Canons (Please see Report of the Constitution & Canons Committee for text of motions).

PS48 – CC-5 Repeal of Canon 8

PS48 – CC-6 New section in Constitution 8.11A The result of this addition would mean the Primate is a bishop of the Province. Submission for 1st reading - Addition to the Constitution of a new section in 8.11A

PS48 – CC-7 Amendment to Constitution Section 2.03 Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to Section 2.03

CC48 – CC-8 Proposed Amendment to Section 6.51 THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an amendment to section 6.51 of the Constitution to add a new paragraph (d) The Primate and

CC48 – CC-9 Proposed Amendment to Section 6.26 THAT Provincial Executive Council authorize the Constitution and Canons Committee to prepare for consideration by Provincial Synod an addition to section 6.26 as follows: 6.26A If present the Primate shall have a visible role in the consecration.

Neither of these proposed amendments (CC-8 and CC-9) are being brought forward at this time because they have not been considered by the Committee on Constitution & Canons in accordance with section 8.04(a) and (b) of the Constitution.

PS48 – CC-10 Amendment to Section 4.06 (Youth Member on Provincial Executive) Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to Constitution for a Youth member on Provincial Executive Council

PS48 –CC-11 Membership on Executive Council A request originating from the House of Bishops for an amendment to the Constitution to allow for an elected member from each diocese to be on the Provincial Executive Council is deemed to be already provided for in the Constitution. No resolution will be put in this regard.

PS48 – CC-12 Amendment to allow changes to the Constitution to be made at one session of Synod Submission for 1st reading – Amendment to Constitution to allow a change to be made at one session of Synod.

Memorial To: Provincial Synod From: Diocese of Rupert’s Land

THAT RESOLVED THAT this Synod forward a Memorial to the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land asking that Diaconal Ministry be included in the Provincial Canons. POSITIONS FOR WHICH ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD AT PROVINCIAL SYNOD

In addition to the election of a Metropolitan (only Diocesan Bishops are eligible to be elected to this Office), the Synod will elect a Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor, as well as members to serve on the various committees of Synod, as outlined below.

Executive Council: Consists of the Officers of the Province (Metropolitan, Prolocutor, Deputy Prolocutor, Provincial Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Chancellor), plus 1 elected bishop, 2 elected clergy and 2 elected lay members, plus appointed members (after elections have taken place), which ensures each diocese is represented on the Council.

The Executive Council exercises the power and authority of the synod between synods, with specific exceptions. Meets at least annually. The role of the Executive Council is established by Constitution.

Provincial Panel: Comprised of the Order of Bishops and (4) four members of each of the Orders of Clergy and Laity elected at each regular session of Synod by the three orders of the Synod voting collectively.

Whenever the Metropolitan receives notice of a vacancy in a See, he shall form a Search Committee, which shall be composed of one bishop, one member of the order of clergy and one member of the order of laity whom are drawn from the Provincial Panel, to assist members from the jurisdiction requiring the Bishop.

Provincial Court: Comprised of the Metropolitan, (2) two bishops, (2) two clerical members of Synod, each residing in the Province and having at least ten years in holy orders; and (2) two lay members of Synod, each being a communicant in good standing of the Anglican Church of Canada, residing in the Province, and at least one of whom is or has been a member of the Bar of the civil jurisdiction in which he or she resides for at least ten years.

The Court has jurisdiction pursuant to section 3(b) of the Discipline Canon with respect to the discipline of a bishop charged with the commission of an ecclesiastical offense where the Metropolitan refers the determination of whether an ecclesiastical offense has been committed or the determination of a penalty to the court without exercising the initial jurisdiction described in section 3(a) of the Discipline Canon.

Committee on Constitutions & Canons Comprised of (1) one bishop, (1) one priest and (4) four lay persons, one of whom shall be the Provincial Chancellor and two of whom shall be diocesan chancellors, with power to co-opt additional members on approval of the Executive Council.

This Committee shall conduct a general review of the Constitution & Canons after each session of Synod in light of decisions taken at Synod; the Committee will also consider advisability or feasibility of proposed amendments to the Constitutions and Canons of the Province; obtain and report on any changes in the Constitution and Canons of General Synod, which affect the Province.

Ministry Committee Comprised of not fewer than (2) two members from each order, the Provincial Secretary of ACPO or ex officio, and further members as the Committee may from time to time appoint.

This Committee has the responsibility to serve as the Synod’s representative on matters relating to: Education, rural work, urban work, chaplaincies, Auxiliary and non-stipendiary ministries. The Committee shall also recommend policy on selection and education of persons for holy orders, including post-ordination training; promote, encourage and develop the ministry of laity and consider policies for lay education; consider and recommend policies and proposals related to employed and voluntary lay persons working for the church and related agencies, and provide continuing study for development of new ministries.

Nominations for Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor are taken from the floor of synod at the time. Below is an outline of the roles and responsibilities of these two positions (as taken from the Provincial Constitution:

Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor

3.09 There shall continue to be a Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor who shall be elected at each regular session of the Synod.

3.10 The Prolocutor shall be elected by the Orders of Clergy and Laity in Synod immediately prior to the election of members of the Executive Council.

3.11 Any clerical or lay member of Synod may be nominated for the office of Prolocutor and the nominee receiving the majority of the votes shall be declared elected.

3.12 Where no nominee receives a majority of the votes, the name of the nominee receiving the least number of votes shall be dropped and another poll taken until a majority is achieved.

3.13 The Deputy Prolocutor shall be elected in a like manner as the Prolocutor.

3.14 The Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor shall take office on the prorogation of the session of the Synod in which they were elected and continue in office until the prorogation of the next regular session of the Synod.

3.15 Where the office of the Prolocutor becomes vacant or where the Prolocutor is unable to act, the Deputy Prolocutor shall have all the powers of the Prolocutor and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Prolocutor.

3.16 Where neither the Prolocutor nor the Deputy Prolocutor is able to perform the duties of the office of Prolocutor or their offices become vacant, the Executive Council shall, at its next meeting, appoint a qualified person to be Deputy Prolocutor to perform the duties of the office of Prolocutor until a successor is elected and takes office.

3.17 The Prolocutor shall be (a) Chair of all meetings of the Orders of Clergy and Laity, and (b) ex officio a member of all committees.

3.18 The Prolocutor shall, at the request of the Metropolitan, substitute as the Chair of the Synod. Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Nomination Form 2015-2018

We, the undersigned, wish to nominate ______of the

Diocese of ______for the position of ______for which elections are being held at Synod. We certify we have the nominee’s consent.

______Signature of Nominator Signature of Nominator

A note to the Nominators: Please ensure this section is completed by the Nominee and returned to The Provincial Secretary by April 15, 2015 if you wish the nomination to appear in the Convening Circular. Nominations can still be made at the Synod itself.

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Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Nomination Form 2015-2018

We, the undersigned, wish to nominate ______of the

Diocese of ______for the position of ______for which elections are being held at Synod. We certify we have the nominee’s consent.

______Signature of Nominator Signature of Nominator

A note to the Nominators: Please ensure this section is completed by the Nominee and returned to The Provincial Secretary by April 15, 2015 if you wish the nomination to appear in the Convening Circular. Nominations can still be made at the Synod itself.

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EXPENSE CLAIM FORM

TO: The Ven. Richard Spencer, Treasurer DATE: Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land 72 Sparling Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7H 3M2

PHONE: (306) 649-3448

Please reimburse with cheque payable to:

Name:

Address:

City/Town: Province: Postal Code:

Total amount requested:

(Cheque # ______$______Date:______

Name and date of conference, meeting, synod, executive or subcommittee

Are any of these expenses shared with Parish/Diocese/National Church or Government Agency?______If so, please provide details on reverse.

Amount GST Expense Items exclusive of GST (if any) Total

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Vehicle: ______km @ .45 for 3 or $ $ $ more, @ .35 for 2 , @ .25 for 1 person(for synod) (for regular provincial business @.40)

Train/Bus/Airfare $ $ $

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I confirm the expenses listed above are correct, and attach receipts as possible. ______

Please return to the Treasurer, together with relevant receipts, at the address above. Periodically the Executive Council will review amounts which can be reimbursed without receipts (e.g. $10 meals) and what limits, if any, will be placed on items claimed. Cheques are normally issued toward month end. Please contact the Treasurer with questions or concerns. Revised 04/25/09