45Th ANNUAL CONVENTION the DIOCESE of SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Hosted by the South Dade Deanery at Trinity Cathedral November 7-8, 2014 Miami, Florida

45th ANNUAL CONVENTION THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Hosted by the South Dade Deanery at Trinity Cathedral November 7-8, 2014 Miami, Florida

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Change through Grace f Rules of Order ...... 3 AgendaTable ...... o Contents 4 Election Nominees...... 6 Sample Ballot ...... 11 Financials ...... 12 The proposed 2015 Budget ...... 23 Resolution 1 ...... 44 Resolution 2 ...... 47 Reports to Convention ...... 54

About our Convention site Friday Worship Trinity Cathedral has recently completed an Th e Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison was elected the extensive renovation and restoration program. Tenth Bishop of Western New Trinity, built in 1925, York in December 1998 and is the oldest church ordained and consecrated in within the original city April of 1999. He was raised limits of Miami. Th e in Philadelphia and also lived church has weathered with his family in Oregon and numerous hurricanes. California. Bishop Garrison Time and the elements trained for the priesthood have taken their toll on in the Roman Catholic this, one of Miami’s community at Mount Angel historic architectual Seminary near Salem, Oregon, treasurers. Th rough and at the Pontifi cal College fundraising eff orts, the Cathedral has conducted Josephinum near Columbus, Ohio. He was ordained a comprehensive campaign that to the diaconate in 1970 and to the has generated $6.1MM toward priesthood in 1971. In 1975, Bishop the goal of $8.5MM. To celebrate Follow us on the web: Garrison was received as a deacon the completion of the restoration, More details on Convention, and priest of the Episcopal Church. including a PDF of this booklet, a “Year of Jubilee” was declared by are online at www.diosef.org. He served for 25 years in the Diocese the Bishop at the 2013 Diocesan of Nevada before his election in Convention. On May 18, 2014, On Facebook: Western New York. Bishop Michael the entire diocese gathered Diocese of Southeast Florida and Carol have been married since together for the Rededication of Follow us on Twitter: 1990 and have two sons and four the Cathedral, which included the @EpiscopalSEFL daughters between them and three consecration of the Jubilee Altar. grandchildren. Since 2000, they Tweeting the Convention? Use Take a few minutes and enjoy a the hashtag #diosefconv2014 have been “sometime parishioners” self-guided tour of the completed and #episcopal to share your of the Church of the Annunciation, and newly renovated Cathedral. thoughts. Holmes Beach, and now reside in Bradenton. Convention Survey Scan the QR Code We would appreciate your feedback! with your smartphone Th e link below is the Post Meeting Review for our to make a donation 45th Annual Convention. Please go to the link by November 21, 2014 to complete the short survey. to Trinity Cathedral! www.surveymonkey.com/s/DioSEConv2014

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RULES OF ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION BY THE CONVENTION TO BE CONSIDEREDf FOR ADOPTION BY THE CONVENTION RulesNovember, 2014 o Order

Rule 1 Each speaker to address the Convention in support of, or in opposition to, any Special Resolution shall be limited to a total of two (2) minutes, with no one person speaking more than twice on the same issue.

Rule 2 Canon V, Section 1. With reference to Article XIV of the Constitution of the Diocese, the following election procedures are in effect: That if there is not an election resulting from ballots lawfully cast, the three (3) nominees receiving the lowest number of votes be dropped from the next succeeding ballot, except that the number of nominees shall never be reduced to fewer than double the number of offices to be filled; and that should the total number of nominees to any office or group of offices exceed ten (10), then seven (7) nominees receiving the lowest number of votes cast shall be dropped in the next succeeding ballot. The number of nominees shall never be reduced to fewer than double the number of offices to be filled.

Rule 3 The House authorizes the Chair to suspend the General Orders of the Day to receive Teller’s Reports of the first ballot and of each succeeding ballot and to continue this process until an election has been declared in every office to be filled.

Rule 4 The Rules of Order governing this House shall be Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised where not in conflict with the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church or the Diocese of Southeast Florida or of the House of Deputies of the General Convention.

Rule 5 In all elections, in order for a ballot to be legal, a delegate must vote for the number of offices or positions to be filled. If a delegate chooses not to vote for anyone on a position to be filled, that has more than one election on the ballot, failure to vote does not affect the validity of the other election or elections voted on.

Rule 6 Any person proposing to amend the budget by either increasing or decreasing a line item must identify the line item to correspondingly decrease or increase, as long as the assessment percentage does not increase.

Rule 7 In the event day 1 agenda items are concluded prior to adjournment we will continue with agenda items from day 2. Conversely, any item on the agenda not concluded on day 1 will be carried over until day 2.

Rule 8 No applause or demonstration of support or opposition will be permitted during debate on any issue before the . Convention

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 3 45th Annual Convention The Diocese Dioceseof Southeast of Southeast Florida Florida45th Annual Convention Trinity Cathedral - Miami, Florida Trinity CathedralFriday, November - Miami, 7, 2014Florida Friday, NovemberAGENDA 7, 2014 AGENDA

11:00 AM Registration Opens

11:00 AM Self-Guided Tour of the Renovated Trinity Cathedral

1:00 PM Item A Call to Order Opening Prayers Greetings from The Very Rev. James Jones Item B Secretary Explains Use of Voting Cards Item C Report of Credentials Chair Item D Adoption of Convention Standing Rules Item E Adoption of Convention Agenda Item F Ratification of Officers of Convention Item G Ratification of Deans Item H Appointment of Committee to Approve the Minutes Item I Introduce new Clergy and Spouses Item J Resolutions to be Presented (Those that missed the deadline) Item K Report of Nominations and 1st Ballot Item L Recognize Bp's Ottley & Tamayo Greetings from Bp. Schofield Greetings from Bp. Duracin Recognize Fr. Sanchez, DR Item M Introduction by the President of the Standing Committee Item N Bishop Leo Frade Addresses Convention Item O Report from the Standing Committee Item P Report of Nominations and 2nd Ballot Item Q Diocesan Financial Report Item R Presentation and Vote on the Proposed 2015 Budget Item S Report of Nominations & 3rd Ballot (if necessary) Item T Announcements: The Very Rev. Doug McCaleb 4:05 PM Item U Meeting ends for the day

4:35 PM Item V The Convention Eucharist

6:30 PM Cocktails in the Garden followed by Dinner in the Cathedral

Exhibits will remain open immediately following the Eucharist

Saturday's Agenda 8:15 am: Morning Prayer 9:00 am: Convention Resumes

4 Next Steps: Change Through Grace The Diocese of45th Southeast Annual Florida Convention 45th Annual Convention DioceseTrinity Cathedralof Southeast - Miami, Florida Florida Saturday, November 8, 2014 Trinity CathedralAGENDA - Miami, Florida Saturday, November 8, 2014 AGENDA

7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast on your own

7:00-8:00 AM Clergy Spouse Breakfast in the Casablanca Restaurant, Doubletree Hotel

8:00 AM Registration Open Exhibits Open

8:15 AM Item W Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Item X Report of Credentials Chair Item Y Report of Nominations & 4th Ballot (if necessary) Item Z Trinity Cathedral Item AA Bishop's HII (Hospitality Invitation & Incorporation) Awards Item BB Nehemiah Awards Item CC Diocesan Church Schools Item DD Clergy Spouse Report Item EE Music & In-Place Stretch Break Item FF Episcopal Charities item GG Youth Representative Item HH Young Adults Item II BREAK - 15 Minutes Dr. Gabaud meets with Friends of Theological Seminary in Haiti Item JJ Presentation of Change to Constitution & Canons Item KK Presentation of Resolutions, Debate and Vote Item LL Diocesan School for Christian Studies Item MM Episcopal Church Women 12:00 PM Item NN NOON DAY PRAYERS Item OO James L. Duncan Center Item PP Ratification of Executive Board Elections Item QQ Confirmation of Youth Officers Item RR Clergy Changes by Report Item SS Future Convention Site: The Very Rev. Chris Todd 12:50 PM Item TT ADJOURN

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 5 Election Nominees St. Aidan’s Chapel, S. Dartmouth, MA, Summer Vicar, 2006-present; D. Min. in Congregational Development, Standing Committee Seabury-Western, 2009; The Anglican Theological Review, CLERGY NOMINEES 2003-2014, Board Member, Secre- tary, 2004-2009; Bexley-Seabury Fed- eration, Board Member, 2013-pres- Th e Rev. Dr. Todd Cederberg ent; Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida, Board Member 2013-present. St. Mary’s, Stuart Relevant Experience Why I should be elected Almost thirty years of parish, diocesan and national leadership In the 17 years since my ordination I have in Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Michigan; Member of served churches/schools in the Diocese the Disciplinary Board, Diocese of SE Florida; Member of the of Upper South Carolina, Texas, Massachusetts and Colorado. Search Committee for the Election of a Bishop Coadjutor. Prior to that I served as a teacher/youth minister in the Diocese of Arizona. I believe that my experiences and exposure to a variety Why I Should Be Elected of churches and Dioceses would be benefi cial should I be elected Having arrived in the diocese just three years ago, I feel honored to the Standing Committee. to be part of the community of this diocese. I have been especially honored to serve on the Search Committee for the Bishop Coadju- I am grateful to be a part of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, for tor, and in that role have been blessed to see both the tremendous the breadth and depth of our ministries and witness, and for this richness and diversity of our diocese, and also the challenges that exciting time as we prepare to elect a Bishop Co-Adjutor. It would await us as we continue to explore our unity. be a privilege to serve in the Standing Committee at this time.

I would welcome the opportunity to continue to support our new bishop in his/her transition into a period of new vision and servant leadership. As Th e Rev. Dr. Anthony B. Holder a member of the Palm Beach Deanery, Holy Sacrament, Pembroke Pines I would also look forward to working Relevant experience to build a sense of community that In the Diocese of Springfi eld, Illinois, I served as a Member, a includes the entire diocese - north, Secretary, and a President of the Standing Committee in two south, and middle - that would grow separate terms. During the fi nal year (2010) in which I served as together, and witness to the life chang- President of the Standing Committee, the diocesan bishop resigned. ing power of Christ. I also believe that I have a pretty good grasp of the systems of Other Infomation diocesan life having served in a number of positions including a Board member, Christian Stewardship Network, Southlake, Texas member, Vice President and President Pro Tempore of the Founding Chair, Evangelism Committee, Diocese of Tennessee Diocesan/Executive Council, Clergy Deputy to General Past board member, Ultimate Goal Ministry, Nashville, Tennessee Convention, Dean of the Darrow (Western) Deanery, Chair of Former Consultant, Evangelism and Church Growth, Diocese the Department of National and World Mission, Diocesan Web of Michigan Former Consultant, Stewardship, Diocese of Penn- Manager, Member of the Department of Communication, Diocesan sylvania Past board member, Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, Spiritual Director of Happening, Provincial Delegate for Province Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. V and Spiritual Director of the Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois.

Since coming to the Diocese of Southeast

Florida, I have served as a member of Th e Rev. Mary E. (Maribeth) Conroy the Social Justice Commission and St. Philip’s, Coral Gables more recently as a member of the Search Committee to elect the next Bishop Relevant experience Coadjutor and subsequently the 4th St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and School, Coral Gables, diocesan bishop of Southeast Florida. Rector, 2012-present, PIC 2010-2012, Interim 2009-2010; Church of the Ascension, Pueblo, CO, Interim, 2008-2009; Trinity Church, Boston, Sr. Associate Rector, 1999-2008;

6 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Election Nominees Why I should be elected Other Information First, having been a cradle Episcopalian, I love God, of course, but Current Rector of St. Paul’s in Key West I love the Episcopal Church and its ethos and I love this diocese. (5 Years). Married to my wife Katherine, Serving on the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee was a won- for 31 years with three children. derful opportunity for me to meet and work with a diverse group of very fi ne people. I would welcome again the chance to serve on a committee that would allow me to meet a wide cross-section of amazing people in the diocese.

Second, having served on the Standing Committee for a number Th e Rev. Terrence Taylor of years as a member, a secretary, and a president, in another diocese, I am knowledgeable in and very familiar with its role Church of the Transfi guration Relevant Experience and responsibilities and would welcome the opportunity to serve Rector, Church of the Transfi guration, 2012 - Present Priest- again on this particular committee. Particularly as we prepare to In-Charge, Church of the Transfi guration, Miami Gardens and elect a new bishop, I am of the opinion that I possess the necessary Saint Kevin’s, Opa-Locka, 2010-2012 Priest-In-Charge, Saint experience that would be valuable to the Standing Committee Christopher’s Church, West Palm Beach, 2006-2009 Canon in assisting both our current diocesan bishop and the imminent for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, bishop coadjutor during the transition process of the episcopacy. 2003-2006 Executive Board, North Dade Deanery Clergy Representative, Other Information 2011-2014 Alternate Deputy, General Rector of Holy Sacrament, Pembroke Pines, for nearly four years, I previously served in the Dioceses of Barbados and Springfi eld, Convention, 2000 and 2015 Life Member, Illinois. Having been ordained a priest for the past 20 years, I love Union of Black Episcopalians Member of ministering and interacting with all people. Married to Judith and the Episcopal Urban Caucus, including the father of two children, I enjoy spending time with my family two terms on the Board of Directors. and friends. Apart from being a parish priest, I like art and design, reading, tennis, traveling, and spinning. Why I Should Be Elected I believe that I have the gifts necessary to serve the clergy and people of the Diocese of Southeast Florida as a Th e Rev. Larry Hooper member of the Standing Committee. I have served the Church in St. Paul’s, Key West various capacities, within the parish, the diocese and the Church Relevant Experience at large. I have a commitment just structures, fi scal responsibil- Past member of the Standing Committee in the Episcopal Diocese ity, accountability, and encouraging others in their discipleship. of Southwest Florida and served as president for two terms during As we are re-imagining the Church and its structures, I believe an episcopal transition and ecclesiastical trial. Current member that I have the necessary experience to help us make decisions of the Executive Board. Elected and served on two deputations to that will improve the way we do ministry, while remaining General Convention (Diocese of Southwest Florida and Diocese faithful to the uniqueness and beauty of the Episcopal Church. of Missouri). Why I should be elected I think many of us sense the importance of the dialogue and call Th e Very Rev. John H. Tidy for serious structural examination and/or change in our beloved Church. Th is is certainly augmented by the coming elections of All Souls’, Miami Beach our Presiding Bishop and Diocesan Bishop. Th e days and road Relevant Experience ahead will require the best eff orts of all of us within the “four orders Forty-one years of service as Deacon and Priest, serving in three equally called,” but especially so with diocesan leaders in general provinces of the Anglican Communion, has off ered a consider- and Standing Committees in particular. I believe that I during able variety of experience and knowledge of the Church and its my 25 years of ordained ministry I have acquired a breadth and structures and the opportunity to manage them eff ectively. A depth of experience to off er to our Standing Committee if elected. good many mistakes and miss-steps along the way have all been the Evangelical Lutherans, United Methodists and Mennonites, teachable moments, from which I trust I have learned and learned communions which will be included in the conversations of 2015. well. Currently I serve the congregation at All Souls’, Miami Beach, As the Church weighs the merits of changing structure of General where I was appointed Priest-in-Charge in 2006, and since 2009 Convention, it will requires individuals who have experience in large, medium and small congregations. I have been blessed to the Rector, having restored stability to a community that has have been a spiritual director in all three settings. experienced steady growth in numbers and diversity across the spectrum of gender, age, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, to a

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place of sustainability. Although comparatively small in numbers, the people of God to successfully navigate change and move into the community of All Souls’ is truly a microcosm of the diocese, what may now feel like an uncertain future willingly and joyfully. and it off ers the opportunities and challenges to ministry and Transitions are both a challenge and an opportunity and require mission that are common to us all. careful handling and a pastoral touch. My experience might sug- gest that I possess the necessary gifts, coupled with wit, wisdom Entering the second year of a term as the Dean of North Dade and humor, to help the diocese, the people and clergy, Bishop Deanery, I also serve as a member of the Executive Board and am Frade, and our next bishop to successfully negotiate the expecta- keenly aware of the issues that confront tions, anxieties and excitement that accompany any transition. and challenge us as a diocese in transition. Partnering with others as a member of the Th e Rev. Robert G. Trache Search Committee for a bishop coadjutor has both heightened and deepened that Saint Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale awareness and given me confi dence to Relevant Experience imagine that we have the resources among In over thirty years as an ordained priest, I have been privileged to us to meet the challenges ahead. In col- work on a number of Boards and Ministries of the larger Church. laboration with other Search Committee In the Diocese of Southeast Florida, I have served on the Executive members I shared in the task of writing Board, the Cathedral Chapter, the Parish Finance and Assessment the diocesan profi le, which was well-received and appreciated Committee, and chaired the Finance Committee for as an insightful and honest document by those who entered our Discovering Our Future. I was a founding member of the Arch- discernment process. bishop of Canterbury’s Compass Rose Society, a founding Board Member of the American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem, Other responsibilities within the diocese include serving as a founder and fi rst President of the Northern Virginia AIDS min- member of the Commission on Ministry, teaching New Testament istry, developed and managed the Alexandria Network Preschool as a faculty member of Diocesan School for almost six years, and for “At-Risk” Children, which was recognized by President George acting as a mentor and spiritual director to a number of clergy. H.W. Bush’s Points of Light Foundation, and I was recognized In both England and Jerusalem, I served on various provincial for ecumenical work in Virginia and awarded the Jeff ersonian and diocesan boards and committees ranging from stewardship, First Freedom Award. I have served the Church in fi ve diff erent through formation, to constitutions and canons, and authored Dioceses and have a wealth of experience in diffi cult dialogues and several policy documents. In Jerusalem I had the privilege of discussions within the Church. I was the founder and fi rst Presi- coordinating a Primates Meeting, overseeing two episcopal elec- dent of the Virginia Episcopal Clergy tions, two consecrations of bishops and their installations and Association, the Executive Director of assisted both in the transition from bishop coadjutor to diocesan. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, the Th e stories I could tell ……. largest ecumenical outreach ministry in South Texas to the homeless, illegal Why should I be elected immigrants and the working poor. I All of the above represents a broad range of experience and service co-chaired the Diocese of Massachu- in the Church, none of which necessarily qualifi es me to serve as setts response to Hurricane Katrina, as a clergy member of the Standing Committee. In the event that well as the Diocese of Massachusetts my sisters and brothers should choose to elect me as one of their Committee on the Holy Land and I representatives to the Standing Committee, I understand that have served on numerous Diocesan in accordance with Diocesan Canons VII, Section 17, and IX, Committees and Boards. I have served Section 3 (d), I shall be required to resign with immediate eff ect as a Dean in both the Diocese of Virginia and the Diocese of Mas- from the offi ce of Deanery Dean. In the process of discerning sachusetts. I have been Rector of the parish of the Epiphany, Win- how I might best serve the Diocese I have consulted with others, chester, Massachusetts, St. James Episcopal Church, Richmond, including Bishop Frade, who is aware of this nomination. Virginia, Immanuel Church on the hill, Alexandria, Virginia, and St. Elizabeth’s Church, Sudbury, However, I off er myself for election confi dent that I would bring Massachusetts. some collected wisdom from this breadth of experience and an ability to see the ‘bigger picture’; a sense of where the diocese has come Why I should be elected from and vision to discern how we might accomplish together yet Elections are about the future. Both the National Episcopal greater things for God; a non-anxious presence and a spirituality Church and the Diocese of Southeast Florida stand on the thresh- rooted in the notion that faithfulness and trust in God empowers old of enormous change. I believe that my experience throughout the Church, both national and international, off ers the wisdom and 8 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Election Nominees perspective that is able to see the future with bold new eyes. Some- Marks of Leadership for the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman times it takes a person who understands both success and failure Islands – January 2014; Team Leader and Facilitator - Nehemiah to have the boldness to act. When we are committed unexpected Process 2006; Active in parish ministry: Lay Eucharist Ministry; things happen. Th e Holy Spirit moves through commitment and Media Ministry; Annual Back to Church the willingness to take risks. To be inspired, you have to be will- Sunday; Facilitator – Th ree Year Lead- ing to inspire, so that, once we are committed that boldness has ership Strategic Plan; Website Ministry power, genius and magic in it. 2006-2013; Co-writer for Bishop Min- istry Grant; 10-Year Baptismal Reunion; Other information New Member Ministry; Developed and I am a graduate of Harvard Divinity School in Massachusetts facilitated a greeter’s ministry workshop where I was a Roothbert Fellow, attended Cambridge University in for the NPB deanery; Attended Diocesan England where I studied Biblical Th eology and Archaeology. I School for Christian Studies on Outreach have a Master of Arts from George Washington University in His- Ministry - 2013-2014; Convention del- tory. I have a certifi cate in nonprofi t management from Stanford egate 2010-2011; 2014-2015. University Business School. Why you should be elected I have a deep love for God and the church. I am an ethical person Standing Committee of prayer and spiritual depth, and I fi nd joy and delight in parish LAY NOMINEES and diocesan ministries. I have a strong knowledge of the Episcopal Church; and a strong interest in working with a cohesive team to protect the integrity of the organizational processes in the diocese, E. Keith Neely including transparency in communication to enhance buy- in St. Anne, Hallandale Beach and understanding of diocesan goals and objectives. I have a deep respect for stated deadlines to ensure that operational objectives Relevant Experience are met, and I am committed to absolute confi dentiality. I believe I am a life long Episcopalian and have been an active member strongly in God’s call to care for the least among us, which is why in my church for more than thirty years. I have served as an I enjoy my work at Food For Th e Poor, Inc., where I have the op- acolyte, youth leader, vestry member, delegate to our diocesan portunity to fundraise, travel to the mission fi elds, and prepare convention and currently senior warden. I am also familiar with projects to improve the lives of poor people in Latin America and the constitution and cannons and proper the Caribbean. My work also allows me to frequently communicate business methods of the church aff airs with, and develop good rapport with many diocesan leaders and having served as parish administrator. clergy. I have excellent confl ict resolution skills with a win-win Why I should be elected outcome for involved parties. To the glory of God, I enjoy serving. Other Information And if I am privileged to earn your Experienced corporate senior manager, skilled in developing and vote, you can count on me being de- implementing strategies and policies aligned with the guiding pendable, accountable and dedicated principles of purpose, vision and mission. to the process.

Other information I am a loving husband, father of four, a cursillista and twenty- Bertram “Bill” Unger seven year veteran an of the Broward Sheriff ’s Offi ce where I currently hold the rank of lieutenant colonel as an director in the St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton Department of Detention. Relevant Experience I have spent three years on the Executive Board and six on my Joan Smith parish’s Vestry. I have also chaired the Diocesan Clergy/Lay Compensation and Insurance Committee for the last fi ve years. Grace Church, West Palm Beach Th rough this experience I have a good understanding of the diverse Relevant Experience nature of the Diocese and the needs of the various parishes. My Member of the 2014 Search Committee for the Election of a spiritual journey has been enhanced through these personal con- Bishop Coadjutor; Member, Matthew 25 Committee – Episco- tacts, and I see the hand of God moving throughout our diocese. pal Charities ; Facilitated strategic planning workshop on Five Personally, I am a Certifi ed Financial Planner practitioner and a

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Regional Sales Vice President for Prudential Insurance Company Other information of America. I bring a high level of fi nancial knowledge to the I have served in various Leadership positions with ECW and Standing Committee. Cursillo. Assisted with setting up and coordinating Health Ministries in various Parishes. Why I should be elected I have felt a call to help our diocese over my time as Chair of the CLCIC and on the Diocesan Board. My professional work covers St. Lucie County south through the Keys, exactly mirroring the scope of our diocese. I know that my fi nancial experience and my spiritual journey would be relevant as the Diocese calls a new leader.

Other Information I am married to Pam, and have three children, 26, 11 and 9. Th e latter two we adopted from Russia. I enjoy my community and serve on my home- owners association board. I also coach my daughters’ soccer team in my spare time.

Nomination for Cathedral Chapter LAY DELEGATE

Helen Bhagwandin Church of the Ascension, Miami Relevant Experience Served on the following Governing Boards: Community Health of South Dade Executive Board- 2nd Vice Chair Community Health Foundation - Secretary Province IV Daughters of Th e King Executive Board- Corresponding Secretary/ Funds Chair National Episcopal Health Ministries - Province IV Regional Representative National League of Nursing- Site Visitor/Pro- gram evaluator for Accreditation for Nursing Schools throughout US. Experiences in Leadership at Diocesan Level: DOK - President Diocesan Health Liaison Parish Representative for Diocesan conventions.

Why I should be elected I will bring to this office my varied experiences on Governing Boards and in decision making on policy and procedures. I believe I can bring to offi ce an awareness of needs and concerns regarding various ministries, to meet the needs of our congregations and community at large.

10 Next Steps: Change Through Grace DIOCESE OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA 45th Annual Convention BALLOT

Deanery Key NP North Palm BRO Broward SD South Dade SP South Palm ND North Dade Keys Keys

STANDING COMMITTEE

LAY MEMBER (elect one) CLERGY MEMBER (elect two)

1 E. Keith Neely BRO 1 Todd Cederberg NP

2 Joan Smith NP 2 Mary E. Conroy SD

3 Bill Unger SP 3 Anthony Holder BRO

4 4 Larry Hooper Keys

5 5 Terrence Taylor ND

6 6 John Tidy ND

7 Robert Trache BRO

CATHEDRAL CHAPTER

LAY MEMBER (elect one)

1 Helen Bhagwandin ND

TRUSTEE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

LAY MEMBER (elect one)

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The Diocese of Southeast Florida

7 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA): 2006-2013

 St. Anne's, Hallandale Beach: The Rev. Canon Dr. Ronald Fox ** 33.8%

6 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA): 2007-2013

 Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien ** 235%  St. Paul et Les Martyrs d'Haiti, Miami: The Rev. Smith Milien ** 148%

4 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA): 2009-2013

 St. Christopher's, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Willie Davila ** 88.3%  St. Andrew’s, Lake Worth: The Rev. Paul Rasmus 26.4%  Grace Church, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Canon Dr. Winston Wright 20.4%  St. Mark's, Palm Beach Gardens: The Rev. James Cook 16.3%  Church of the Good Shepherd, Tequesta: The Rev. Canon Robert Taylor 12.8%  Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach: The Rev. David Wilt 9.8%

3 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA): 2010-2013

 St. Philip’s, Coral Gables: The Rev. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Conroy 45.0%  St. Bernard de Clairvaux, North Miami Beach: The Rev. Dr. Gregory Mansfield 35.1%

1 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA) of 10% or more: 2012-2013

 Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien ** 59.5%  St. Nicholas/Latin Portuguese Ministry, Pompano Beach: 23.5% The Rev. Mark Andrew Jones BSG/The Rev. Jose de Jesus Sanchez **  St. Christopher's, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Willie Davila ** 20.2%  St. Bernard de Clairvaux, North Miami Beach: The Rev. Dr. Gregory Mansfield 19.3%  Church of the Transfiguration, Miami Gardens: The Rev. Terrence Taylor 13.8%  Trinity Cathedral, Miami: The Very Rev. Douglas McCaleb 13.6%  St. Columba, Marathon: The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey ** 11.0%  Christ Church, Miami: The Rev. Jonathan Archer 11.0&  St. Philip’s, Coral Gables: The Rev. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Conroy 10.7%

** 2013 Nehemiah Parish

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The Diocese of Southeast Florida

Increase of greater than 10% in ALL 3 Key Indicators in 2013 (AWA, Easter, Plate & Pledge)

 St. Columba, Marathon: The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey  Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien  St. Nicholas/Latin Portuguese Ministry The Rev. Mark Andrew Jones, BSG/The Rev. Jose de Jesus Sanchez

1 Year Growth Trend in Average Weekend Attendance (AWA) of 10% or more: 2012-2013

 Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien 59.5%  St. Nicholas/Latin Portuguese Ministry, Pompano Beach: 23.5% The Rev. Mark Andrew Jones BSG/The Rev. Jose de Jesus Sanchez  St. Christopher's, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Willie Davila 20.2%  St. Columba, Marathon: The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey 11.0%

Increase in Easter Sunday Attendance of 10% or more: 2012 - 2013

 St. Martin’s, Clewiston: The Rev. Dr. Samuel Thomas 54.5%  St. Nicholas/Latin Portuguese Ministry, Pompano Beach: The Rev. Mark Andrew Jones BSG/The Rev. Jose de Jesus Sanchez 41.9%  Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien 37.2%  Todos Los Santos, Miami: The Rev. Alejandro Hernandez 25.3%  Church of the Resurrection, Biscayne Park: The Rev. Alberto Cutie 23.8%  St. Christopher's, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Willie Davila 23.1%  St. Columba, Marathon: The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey 21.2%  Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach: The Rev. Hallock Martin 13.3%

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37 Next Steps: Change Through Grace NEHEMIAH CLASS of 2013 AWARDS

The Diocese of Southeast Florida

Increase in Plate & Pledge of 10% or more: 2012- 2013

 Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad, Miami: The Rev. Marivel Milien 52.0%  St. Columba, Marathon: The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey 26.7%  St. Andrew’s, Hollywood: The Rev. Fritz Wiecking 22.3%  St. Matthew’s, Delray Beach: The Rev. Marcia Beam 19.2%  St. George’s, Riviera Beach: The Rev. Michael McManus 19.2%  St. Nicholas/Latin Portuguese Ministry, Pompano Beach: The Rev. Mark Andrew Jones BSG/The Rev. Jose de Jesus Sanchez 14.8%

Nehemiah Steering Committee Members

The Rev. Dr. Bryan A. Hobbs Archdeacon Congregational Ministry Linda Schlepp-Gray Assistant Congregational Ministry The Rev. Canon Debra Andrew Maconaughey St. Columba, Marathon Dr. Cheryl Chapman All Souls’, Miami Beach The Rev. Canon Dr. Ron Fox St. Anne's, Hallandale Beach The Rev. Rafael Garcia Holy Comforter, Miami The Rev. Smith Milien St. Paul's et Les Martyrs d'Haiti, Miami Canon Richard Miller Holy Family, Miami Robert Moore Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach The Rev. Cori Olson St. Luke the Physician, Miami Dan Ross St. George's, Riviera Beach Karen Phillips Smith All Saints', Jensen Beach The Rev. Jack Stanton Church of the Epiphany, Miami Lakes The Rev. Horace Ward Holy Family, Miami The Rev. Canon Dr. Marty Zlatic St. Joseph's, Boynton Beach

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The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 38 Diocese of Southeast Florida Nehemiah Parishes

Parish Deanery 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Class Church of the Advent NPB 2003/2004 All Saints' Episcopal Church NPB 2004/2005 Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church NPB 2005/2006 Christ Memorial Chapel NPB 2006/2007 Church of the Good Shepherd NPB 2008 Grace Episcopal Church NPB 2009 Holy Spirit Episcopal Church NPB 2011 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church NPB 2012 St. Christopher's Episcopal Church NPB 2013 St. David-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church NPB St. George's Episcopal Church NPB St. Luke's Episcopal Church NPB St. Mark's Episcopal Church NPB St. Martin's Episcopal Church NPB St. Mary's Episcopal Church NPB St. Monica's Episcopal Church NPB St. Patrick's Episcopal Church NPB Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church SPB St. Andrew's Episcopal Church SPB Chapel of St. Andrew SPB St. Cuthbert's Episcopal Church SPB St. Gregory's Episcopal Church SPB St. John's Episcopal Church SPB St. Joseph's Episcopal Church SPB St. Matthew's Episcopal Church SPB St. Paul's Episcopal Church SPB All Saints' Episcopal Church BRO Church of the Atonement BRO Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church BRO Church of the Intercession BRO St. Ambrose Episcopal Church BRO St. Andrew's Episcopal Church BRO St. Anne's Episcopal Church BRO St. Benedict's Episcopal Church BRO St. Christopher's Episcopal Church BRO St. James in the Hills Episcopal Church BRO St. John's Episcopal Church BRO St. Mark's Episcopal Church BRO St. Martin's Episcopal Church BRO St. Mary's Episcopal Church BRO St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church BRO St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church BRO St. Philip's Episcopal Church BRO All Angels' Episcopal Church ND All Souls Episcopal Church ND Holy Cross Episcopal Church ND Holy Family Episcopal Church ND Church of the Incarnation ND

39 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Diocese of Southeast Florida Nehemiah Parishes

Parish Deanery 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Class Church of the Resurrection ND 2003/2004 St. Agnes Episcopal Church ND 2004/2005 St. Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church ND 2005/2006 San Francisco de Asis ND 2006/2007 St. Kevin's Episcopal Church ND 2008 St. Margaret's Episcopal Church ND 2009 St. Paul's et Les Martyrs d'Haiti ND 2010 Church of the Transfiguration ND 2011 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral ND 2012 Church of the Ascension SD 2013 Christ Episcopal Church SD Holy Comforter Episcopal Church SD St. Andrew's Episcopal Church SD St. Christopher-by-the-Sea Church SD St. Faith's Episcopal Church SD St. John's Episcopal Church SD St. Luke the Physician Episcopal Church SD St. Matthew's Episcopal Church SD St. Philip's Episcopal Church SD St. Simon's Episcopal Church SD St. Stephen's Episcopal Church SD St. Thomas' Episcopal Church SD Todos Los Santos Episcopal Church SD Chapel of the Venerable Bede SD St. Columba Episcopal Church KEYS St. Francis-in-the-Keys Episcopal Church KEYS St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church KEYS St. Paul's Episcopal Church KEYS St. Peter's Episcopal Church KEYS Missions Iglesia Episcopal Santisima Trinidad ND Latin Portuguese Ministry BRO Blessed James T Holly SPB

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ARTICLE VI

Of Members of Convention

Section 2. Each canonically resident member of the clergy who is responsible for the regular performance of sacerdotal or pastoral functions within the Dioceses and also including (wherever situated) missionaries of the diocese and chaplains to the military, hospitals or prisons shall have seat, voice and vote; canonically resident clergy responsible for the regular performance of sacerdotal or pastoral functions outside the Diocese, other than missionaries and chaplains referred to above, shall have seat and voice, but no vote.

Reason:

Revisions to Article VI were presented to the 43rd Diocesan Convention, November 3, 2012. It was the will of the convention that the revisions proposed be returned to the Committee on Constitution and Canons with the desire that “missionaries of the diocese and chaplains to the military, hospitals or prisons” be included in the proposed changes. Frs. James Harlan and Bernie Pecaro were authors of the suggested revisions.

The Article VI as it presently stands raises considerable ambiguity as to who is eligible to vote at the Convention. The proposed revisions are designed to clarify clergy especially as we approach the election of a new bishop.

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Proposed Amendment to Article VI of the Constitution of the Diocese of Southeast Florida Submitted by the Constitution and Canons Committee, on behalf of the Clergy Spouse Association

WHEREAS the Clergy Spouse Planning Committee was formed in 2000 in response to the fact that often scant attention is paid to the demands of church life, not only upon the clergy person but also upon clergy spouse and children, and in recognition that those who give so much of their lives to care for the Church, need to be cared for as well;

WHEREAS the Clergy Spouse Planning Committee has been the regular recipient of modest funding as part the budget for the Diocese of Southeast Florida;

WHEREAS the Clergy Spouse Association was officially formed in 2003 and allowed seat and voice at Diocesan Convention;

WHEREAS the Clergy Spouse Association builds relationships among clergy and clergy spouses and families through communication, prayer, and shared experiences; and

WHEREAS the work of the Clergy Spouse Association encourages, supports, and sustains clergy and clergy spouses and families as well as healthy and vibrant congregations; and

WHEREAS the addition of this proposed section is consistent with the precedent set in Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of the Diocese of Southeast Florida regarding delegates elected by the Diocesan Youth Convention;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article VI of the Constitution of the Diocese of Southeast Florida be amended to add the following Section 6:

Section 6. The Clergy Spouse Association of the Diocese of Southeast Florida shall elect two (2) of its members to serve as members of the subsequent diocesan convention entitled to seat, voice, and vote. In cases when the diocesan convention votes by orders, the Clergy Spouse members shall vote with the lay members of the convention.

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Proposed Amendment to Canon II, Section 6

Submitted by Charles Johnson, Esq. on behalf of

The Constitution and Canons Committee

WHEREAS, the January 31, 2015 special convention may not conclude in one day, and

WHEREAS, the term of office of a convention delegate shall be from 1 February through 31 January of each year, and

WHEREAS, Robert’s Rules of Order confirm that if an assembly adjourns and terms end, any business uded not concl “falls to the floor” and must be reintroduced at the next meeting, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Canon II, Section 6, be amended to read:

(a) The delegates elected for the term specified shall be the delegates to all special meetings of the diocesan convention

(b) If a special diocesan convention does not conclude the business for which it was called by the end of the two year term of any lay delegate, the term of such lay delegate is automatically extended through the reconvening and conclusion of such special convention in order that the business for which it was called may be completed, but in no event shall such extended term exceed an additional thirty (30) days.

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 43 Resolution #1 PROPOSED RESOLUTON: Establishment of a Diocesan Ministry for Environmental Affairs

WHEREAS the 2009 General Convention formally adopted ‘The Five Marks of Mission’ framework developed by the Anglican Consultative Council, the fifth Mark of which states: “To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth”; and

WHEREAS it is now widely acknowledged that the greatest social, political and indeed religious challenge facing this and coming generations of life on planet earth (both human and non-human) is human-induced climate disruption; and

WHEREAS the geographical boundaries of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida correspond almost exactly with one of the most important “hotspots” of biodiversity in the world as well as one of the most endangered in terms of species degradation and extinction due to human mistreatment and exploitation—an ecological bellwether region for the planet represented most pointedly by the Everglades in the western part of the Diocese, and coral reef system bounding the eastern corridor of the Diocese, from Stuart to the Florida Keys and beyond; and

WHEREAS the geography of the Diocese also encompasses the acknowledged “ground zero” of sea level rise for the continental United States due to human-induced global warming; and

WHEREAS the Episcopal Church is therefore in a unique position to draw theological, pastoral and indeed liturgical attention to such signature examples humanity abuse and mistreatment of God’s good and beloved Creation; and

WHEREAS significant work is already being done in the Diocese to engage these concerns, e.g. parish recycling, energy-use reduction, green building projects, organic farming on church property, community cleanup projects; education and restoration projects in Episcopal school curricula, professional media events; and

WHEREAS the Episcopal Diocese, with its distributed network of parishes and properties, is in a unique position to partner with the multitude of local civic and governmental, academic and scientific communities across Southeast Florida in wider efforts of preservation, restoration and/or adaptation of the ecosystems that we all share,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Diocese of Southeast Florida formally establish a Diocesan Ministry for Environmental Affairs to serve as a platform and catalyst for promoting an ethos of urgent and compassionate care throughout all parishes and diocesan organizations for the extraordinary part of Creation that has been entrusted to us as the Body of Christ in this time and place.

Such Ministry will consist of a frank recognition within the Church on the state of the environment—its radically broken and abused condition, especially in South Florida—along with publicizing measures the Church can take in its unique social, political and financial position in the wider community of South Florida to counter and help heal such brokenness. This will be achieved through focused preaching and teaching in the parish; collecting and sharing of best practices in parish and other diocesan building operations; diocesan publications, workshops and conferences; church-based service projects drawing on the wealth of our Episcopal schools, member scientists, academics and other subject matter experts; specially commissioned prayers and liturgies for parish and diocese-wide services.

44 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Resolution #1

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 45 Resolution #1

46 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Resolution #2

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 47 10/3/2014 2015 ClergyResolution Comp Guidelines Worksheet FOR TORI.xls #2 Diocese of Southeast Florida

CONTINUING EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: The policy of the diocese is for the parish to provide for two weeks of continuing education each year. A matching fund policy has been established to provide for the cost of clergy continuing education. Under this policy the clergy person, the parish and the diocese each contribute up to $500 annually toward the cost of continuing education.

AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE: The policy of the Diocese is for the parish to provide full-time clergy an automobile allowance in the amount of $6,000 annually.

SABBATICAL ALLOWANCE: The Diocese has established a policy to encourage all full-time clergy to take a sabbatical. The details of this policy are available in the Diocesan Office.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: While the guidelines do include the cost-of-living and scope of position, they do not include applicable post-seminary education or length of service in a particular congregation, which are also appropriate consideration in determining compensation.

CLERGY RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL

Level A This is the first/second year of the deaconate or priesthood. Typically, this is an assistant in a parish of Level D through F.

Level B Positions at this level require an ability to deal with normal demands as found in small missions and parishes.

Level C Positions at this level require an ability to deal with demands of a mission or parish beyond the size or complexity of Level B. Often the major challenges here are those of institutional and pastoral management. An illustration of this level might be the mission cure, small parish, college chaplain, or seasoned assistant or an entry-level diocesan staff professional.

Level D These are positions of some complexity and responsibility. The "Typical Parish Rectorship" is at this level. Of the same level of responsibility, although very different in some of the skills required, are such positions as a Senior Assistant in a parish whose Rectorship is at Level E or F, a "specialist" in certain areas, or a diocesan staff professional.

Level E These positions are very complex and require seasoned competence. Typical of this level is the Rectorship above average in size and complexity of program, or a seasoned diocesan staff professional. This level would also include Rectors of Churches and Church Schools with a student population between 100 and 200.

Level F These positions are those of very heavy responsibility, requiring considerable experience and responsibility. Direction and training of other clergy is often required. Rectors of very large, diverse parishes are typically at this responsibility level. This level would also include Rectors of Churches and Church Schools with a student population between 200 and 300.

Level G Rectors of Churches and Church Schools with a student population over 300.

Level H A Bishop.

Level I Diocesan Bishop.

48 Next Steps: Change Through Grace NewExecutive Executive Board Members elected Board at the Deanery Members Convocations for ratification at convention

North Palm Beach Dean The Very Rev. James Harlan Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach Clergy Representative The Rev. Hallock Martin Rector, Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach To fulfill the term of the Rev. Michael McManus terminating in 2015 Lay Representative Karen Phillips Smith All Saints’, Jensen Beach

South Palm Beach Clergy Representative The Rev. Paul Rasmus Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrews, Lake Worth Lay Representative Terence Shepherd St. Matthew’s, Delray Beach

Broward Clergy Representative The Rev. Paul Kane Interim, St. James-in-the-Hills, Hollywood

North Dade Clergy Representative The Rev. Susan Keedy Priest-in-Charge, All Angels’, Miami Springs Lay Represetative Deborah Simms St. Kevin’s, Opa-Locka

South Dade Lay Representative Krisan Lamberti St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove

Keys Lay Representative Michelle Lane St. James-the-Fisherman, Islamorada

Youth Representative Roger Villatoro, President, Youth Commission Santa Cruz and Resurrection, Biscayne Park

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 49 2014 - 2015 Youth CommissionOfficers

President Roger Villatoro Santa Cruz and Resurrection, Miami

Vice President Wendy Ortez Santa Cruz and Resurrection, Miami

Secretary Gabriela Carhuavilca Santa Cruz and Resurrection, Miami

Administrative Assistant Remington Fiore St. Benedict’s, Plantation

50 Next Steps: Change Through Grace f We giveThank our thanks to the followingyou people or who haveyour faithfully servedservice our diocese on the committees listed below and have completed their terms

Standing Committee The Rev. Canon Dr. Winston Wright The Rev. Willie Davila Ms. Consuelo Boronat

University of the South Mr. Edmund T. Henry, III

Deans of the Deaneries North Palm Beach The Very Rev. David Wilt

Executive Board North Palm Beach Ms. Ginny Foot

South Palm Beach The Rev. Christina Encinosa Mr. William Hurd

Broward The Rev. Robert Trache

North Dade The Rev. Terrence Taylor Ms. Kathryne Latimore

South Dade Mr. Donald Sleznick

Keys Ms. Sarah Curry

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 51 Honorary and Clerical Updates

CLERGY CHANGES CONVENTION 2013 - CONVENTION 2014 Clergy who have died since Convention 2013 The Rev. Thomas Tracy Pittenger II (01/05/2014) The Rev. Terrence Harris (01/10/2014) The Rev. Shedrick Gilbert (03/08/2014) The Rev. Canon William Brace (03/15/2014) The Rev. Howard Maltby (05/18/2014) The Rev. Fred Sands (06/13/2014) The Rev. Beverly Shives (06/17/2014)

Ordinations to the Diaconate since Convention 2013 The Rev. Jean Beniste (11/23/2013) The Rev. Gregory Blackburn (11/23/2013) The Rev. Mercedes Busto (11/23/2013) The Rev. Alan Gellert (11/23/2013) The Rev. Jorge P. Gutierrez (11/23/2013) The Rev. Marcea Paul (11/23/2013) The Rev. S. Anthony Valovich (11/23/2013) The Rev. Debra McLaughlin (05/31/2014)

Ordinations to the Priesthood since Convention 2013 The Rev. Marivel Milien (11/09/2013) The Rev. R. Gerard Klingenberg (12/03/2013) The Rev. Grey Scott Maggiano (12/21/2013) The Rev. Jean Beniste (05/31/2014) The Rev. Mercedes Busto (05/31/2014)

Clergy Received since Convention 2013 The Rev. Emilio Rosolen (03/21/2014)

52 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Honorary and Clerical Updates

Clergy who have transferred in to our diocese since Convention 2013 The Rev. Dorenda Peterson-Zubizaretta (01/09/2014) The Rev. Grey Scott Maggiano (02/06/2014) The Rev. Sanford Harover Groff Jr.(10/20/2014) The Rev. Ian McCarthy (10/21/2014)

Clergy who have transferred out of our diocese since Convention 2013 The Rev. Richard Aguilar (01/10/2014) The Rev. Alberry Charles Cannon III (01/31/2014) The Rev. Michael McManus (06/18/2014) The Rev. Deborah Self (10/10/2014)

APPOINTMENTS OF HONORARY CANONS

Honorary Canon for Social Outreach The Rev. Donna Dambrot (05/18/2014)

Honorary Canons of the Cathedral The Rev. Debra Andrew-Maconaughey (05/18/2014) The Rev. Ronald Fox (05/18/2014) The Rev. Leonel Ortez (05/18/2014) The Rev. Mark Sims (05/18/2014) The Rev. Robert Taylor (05/18/2014) The Rev. Martin Zlatic (05/18/2014)

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 53 Committee Reports Church. For that reason the Clergy Spouse Association has been Bishop Gray Retirement formed in order to develop a close knit community that honors Foundation, Inc. and respects each individual clergy spouse. The Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation’s financial assistance In 2000, our bishop’s wife, Diana Frade, envisioned a better program continues to provide financial aid to low-income elderly way to communicate with and support the spouses of the clergy Episcopalians from the Southwest, Southeast, and Central serving in the diocese. She imagined creating an organization on Dioceses of Florida seeking help with the high costs of retirement a diocesan level. Since she needed help to make her idea a reality, community living and medical expenses. We do still gratefully she called together spouses from every deanery to share her vision. receive donations from individuals and parishes from the three The Clergy Spouse Planning Committee was formed to plan and dioceses. The board of trustees would like to preserve the facilitate events which would build community, promote wellness endowment fund as much as possible, using only the income from in clergy and their families, and by extension encourage health investments for distributions. During 2014, we have helped 53 and wellness of the parishes they serve. Currently the Committee Episcopalians, living in retirement communities, assisted living plans five major events each year. and senior facilities in the three dioceses. Approximately $560,000 was distributed for financial assistance this year mostly in the form The Committee meets in person several times a year to of monthly housing grants. plan the five major events, bringing clergy families together for fellowship and learning. They have a monthly prayer calendar Sample Retirement/ALF/Senior Living Facilities housing BGR that captures the entire spouse community. The Ministry Link Foundation financial aid recipients: The Crossroads, Davenport; on the Diocesan Website has information for Clergy Spouses Lake Howard Heights, Winter Haven; Savannah Court of Lake and future projects that includes a private email group and more Wales; Savannah Court of Maitland; Winter Park Towers; recognition for the support that spouses provide in the life of the Orlando Lutheran Towers; Psalms Care ALF, Orlando; Trinity church. Towers South, Melbourne; Lake Forest Park, Ft. Pierce; Hibiscus Springs Rental Homes, Spring Hill; Pinellas Heights, Largo; To achieve its goals, the planning committee has organized Calusa Harbour, Fort Myers; McCown Towers, Sarasota; and sponsored the following events: a Post Lenten Retreat on Hampton Point, Punta Gorda; Elmcroft of Carrollwood ALF, the Norwegian Sky, providing solitude or comradery; a picnic Tampa; Grand Reserve, Zephyrhills; Palm’s Edge ALF, Riviera for the whole family at a fantastic seaside location; an annual Beach; Lake Worth Towers; St. Andrews Residence, West Palm Mission Trip to Our Little Roses Home and Ministries in San Beach; St. James Residence, West Palm Beach; Emeritus at Jensen Pedro Sula, Honduras where we spend time with girls who were Beach. once abandoned and abused, work on special projects and grow in friendship with each other as we labor together; breakfast BGR Foundation Board of Trustees together at the Diocesan Convention - traditionally just for Southwest Diocese - The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, President; spouses, bur recently added clergy as well; and a celebration Dr. C. Thomas Gooding; Ms. Barbara Kelly; Ms. Jane Boritz; The of the Feast of St. Nicholas in early December at The Spanish Rev. Deacon Bill Moyers Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux in North Miami Beach, Southeast Diocese - The Rt. Rev. Leopold Frade, Vice President; always a special time and enjoyed by all who attend. Canon Richard E. Miller; The Rev. Canon Howarth L. Lewis, Jr.; The Rev. Donna Dambrot; The Ven. Thomas Bruttell The planning committee extends an invitation to ALL spouses Central Diocese - The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer; Mr. Alexander of clergy in the Diocese to participate in the many activities held C. Mackinnon, Secretary/Chancellor; Mr. Guy D. Colado; The throughout the year. Most importantly, the majority of the events Very Rev. Hugh McGlashon, Jr.; Dr. Thomas Bates include clergy, spouses, and familes. Single clergy are encouraged to attend any of the events. All of the activities have been created to promote our bonds of friendship that make for a healthy and Ginger Van Valkenburgh, Exec. Director close-knit community. Diana Frade, Chair; Gail Haldeman, Co-Chair; Gwen Sims, Clergy Spouse Association Planning Secretary; Dede Lewis, Treasurer; Deanery Reps: Cheryl Faulstich; Annabel Hobbs; Kathy Hooper; Karen Jones; Irene Kane; Judy Committee Kinard; Sharon Schoen; Elaine Schofield; Ruhama Cutie; Anita Sherman MISSION STATEMENT We are spouses of clergy, united in love challenged by God, to set an example of Christ on earth to be Diocesan Cursillo devoted to support one another in prayer in this challenging world. As I sit to write this article, I am reminded that my term as Lay Clergy Spouses are very important to the Diocese of Director will expire at the end of 2014. I have been privileged and Southeast Florida because of their unique position within the honored to work as your Lay Director and to see God’s hand move

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 54 in ways that I could not have anticipated. What a Mighty God we continue to grow from ‘strength to strength.’ serve! At this point in my tenure, I wish to thank the Secretariat and Servant Community for all that has been accomplished in Brenda McGintis, Lay Director this Diocese through the Cursillo Movement.

One of the major goals of the Movement in 2014 was to reach Diocesan School for Christian out to help re-invigorate the Florida Keys Sector. After hurricane Studies Andrew, the whole demographic makeup of the Keys changed, and so did the involvement of many of the ministries. Many of The Diocesan School offers broad academic training to persons the faithful members of the Servant Community relocated to seeking to serve in the church and beyond in society at large. The other places. The emphasis was on re-building the physical part School provides the required academic component for persons of the Keys. In June, through the effort and organization of a in the process for ordination to the Diaconate. Lay persons also 4th Day Ad Hoc Committee, an Ultreya was held in Islamorada attend The Diocesan School as they seek enrichment of their faith at St. James The Fisherman. or as they prepare for service through Licensed Ministry in their parishes. Tuition Assistance Grants from the Diocese are available What a glorious time was had by all who attended the Ultreya to students in the Diaconal process. Tuition Assistance is also in the ‘Fabulous Florida Keys.’ The messages from our Lay, available to lay persons from the Lay Tuition Assistance Program. Response and Clergy speakers were stimulating, full of humor and testimonies to how we Christianize our Environments. We Teachers at The Diocesan School are highly credentialed with a can imagine what the disciples felt like when they were told to wide range of knowledge and experience. They serve as rectors, feed the 5,000. Well, we fellowshipped and fed the 250+ people deacons, and lay persons in our Diocese, holding Bachelor of who were there and had more to spare! Arts and Science degrees, Masters of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Our musicians were marvelous! We sang the songs that have become close to our hearts. Our Servant Community in the Expansion of Scripture Curricula in 2013 was very well received Keys was excited to have hosted such a wonderful, historical and and continues in 2014-2015. Class scheduling permits completion educational event. They are ready to ‘Make a friend…Be a friend… of Old Testament studies before beginning New Testament and bring their friends to Christ.’ studies, so that an essential solid core of Holy Scripture study takes place throughout the Three Year Core Curriculum. The Youth presence was really inspiring. They are the Church of today and tomorrow and are our future Cursillistas. What a Year One of the Core Curriculum includes courses in Spirituality, pleasure for them to worship, sing, and fellowship with us. We Old Testament, Basic Systematic Theology, and Church History. also had the privilege of meeting Laverne Johnson who was the Year Two offers courses in Pastoral Theology, Moral Theology, Rector of Episcopal Women’s Cursillo #1 & #2. She brought us Synoptics, Johannine Corpus, Ministry Discernment, and our history from the very earliest days of the formation of the Episcopal partnership with Episcopal Charities continues with “Beyond the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. Walls: Developing, Managing and Fundraising for Your Outreach Ministry.” Year Three is comprised of classes in Christology, Episcopal Men’s Cursillo #91 and Episcopal Women’s Cursillo Homiletics, Sacramental Theology, Liturgics (BCP and Practical), #109 were held during the year with much enthusiasm and energy Pauline letters, and Ecclesiology. derived from those attending. The clergy attending the men’s weekend expressed their feelings about their experience in several In addition to the academic formation through the curriculum, articles published in the Cursillo newsletter ‘Counting On You.’ The Diocesan School continues to hold four Diaconal Formation For them, it was a joy being part of the excitement, vitality, love Programs for those persons in the process for ordination, those and cooperation of each person, whether team member or Pilgrim. recently ordained, and all deacons in the Diocese.

Four years ago, through the effort of the Bishops from the Diocese Students and faculty are excited and stimulated at the study being of Jamaica and the Diocese of Southeast Florida, we took the offered at The Diocesan School. Please see the School Manual Cursillo method to that beautiful island. The Apostolic Action of and more at www.dioschool.org. this Diocese, has provided the training that enabled the movement in Jamaica to host several Men’s and Women’s weekends. They Pam Fuller are now ready to take their movement to the next level. This has presented us with the opportunity to extend our help in furthering Episcopal Charities their development. We have just hosted a very successful Episcopal Cursillo Leaders Workshop (ECLW) here in this Diocese. Six of Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida (EC) is here to serve our sisters and brothers from Jamaica attended the workshop in the congregations and people of our Diocese. We wear many preparation for the Anglican Leaders Workshop that will be held different hats! in Jamaica October 31 – November 3, 2014. Three members of the Cursillo Secretariat will be in partnership with the team from We are blessed to support outreach ministries that are offered Jamaica. We look forward, with anticipation, as we Christianize or sponsored by congregations that feed the hungry, house the environments both here and abroad. homeless, tend to the needs of our seniors, provide after-school tutoring and care, and serve others through basic human needs Be assured that the movement is in very capable hands and will ministries. We do this through funding these grace-filled

55 Next Steps: Change Through Grace programs, and by offering on-site technical assistance to indi- of appreciation were presented to the ECW of each parishes from vidual programs in need of operational advice. On a diocesan the four Deanery for their support and attending ECW Sunday level and to complement our funding, we are pleased to offer on February 9,2014, at the Duncan Center. a diocesan-wide program available to clergy and laity who are are called to serve in outreach ministries. Our “Beyond the Our closing service was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Walls: Outreach Ministry Development, Management and Coconut Grove, with a final Credential Report and the Courtesy Funding”, offered in partnership with The Diocesan School for Resolution. ECW Sunday will be held on February 8, 2015, at St. Christian Studies, teaches students how to create, operate and Benedict’s Episcopal Church at 4:00 pm. We are asking all ECW sustain outreach ministries in local congregations, providing the to join us to STIR UP THE SPIRIT. tools needed to run life-giving and needed programs. For more information on this year’s program, visit our website at www. Gloria Clausell, President ecsefl.org.

EC also is the Planned Giving agent for the Diocese. We Episcopal Schools offer a diocesan-wide membership to every congregation that allows access to valuable member-only resources at The On Friday, October 24, 2014 Kris Charlton was honored Episcopal Network for Stewardship at www.tens.org. For for her years of service as the Bishop’s representative to the access information, please contact The Rev. Canon Donna Lise Episcopal Schools in South Florida. The event was hosted at St. Dambrot, President and Executive Director of EC at donna@ Philip’s Episcopal Church and School in Coral Gables, Florida. ecsefl.org. Canon Dambrot also is available to visit your Ms. Charlton was honored with a worship service conducted congregation with planned giving and estates experts to offer by Bishop Frade and Rev. Conroy. She was surprised by the information and guidance to your vestry and/or planned giving children’s choir from St. Thomas singing at the worship service. team as you seek to start-up or enhance your planned giving Following the service all those in attendance enjoyed a luncheon program. We also offer Stewardship consultations if you would in her honor where she was presented a crystal bowl with the logo like. of the Diocese.

EC is here for you! Call us! Visit our website: www.ecsefl.org. Our Diocese presently has twenty-one Episcopal Schools where on a daily basis thousands of students are receiving The Rev. Canon Donna Dambrot, Executive Director religious training in a faith driven or faith informed curriculum. According to the National Association of Episcopal Schools the practices and principles of school life and ideals are expressed Episcopal Church Women through: It gives me great pleasure to report to you our ECW Annual School Worship that is creative, inclusive, draws fully upon Meeting, which was held on April 24-26, 2014. The meeting was the liturgical resources of the Episcopal Church, and is a regular very well attended with 91 delegates, 36 alternates and visitors, 3 part of school life for all faculty and students. clergy. The total was 130 and the number of parishes represented Community Life, in which reflection, prayer, and matters was 28. Our Business Meeting session started on Friday after of the spirit are honored and cultivated and the physical, mental, Morning Prayer, which was led by Ruth Foss, Diocesan DOK and emotional health of all are supported and nurtured. President. The election of the Distinguished Women was held Religious Formation and Study that is meaningful, the nominees for the year 2014, Jennifer Chang, Leome Culmer, academically substantive, and age-appropriate; and in teaching Ernestine Powell and Dr. Dazelle Simpson, after one voting, Mrs. the Christian tradition, fosters dialogue with other faith Jennifer Chang was elected. The election for the Distinguished traditions. Women for Triennial 2015 was elected, the Distinguished Women, Kathy Johnson 2012, and Lillie Clarke 2013. After one voting A wonderful opportunity for Episcopal Schools to take there was an election for the Triennial Distinguished Women for advantage of through the National Association of Episcopal 2015, Mrs. Jennifer Chang from St. Benedict’s, Broward Deanery. Schools is the Self-Study on Episcopal Identity. The Episcopal Identity Ad Culture Self-Study is an instrument for reflection on Election of officers: New members to the Executive are The First those outward and tangible expressions that make a school truly vice President/President Elect, Dr. Mona Jackson, Recording Episcopal in identity and character. Secretary; Constance Blackman, Assistant Recording Secretary Barbara Killen, UTO Coordinator, Kathy Johnson and Triennial It invites school communities into an important process of Delegate/Social Justice Officer, Maureen George. looking at those areas central to its mission, governance, school ministry chapel and worship, study of religion and equity, justice On Friday, our ECW was very honored to have in our presence 7 service and service-learning. members of the Anglicans Church Women from the Diocese the Bahamas & the Turks and Caicos. Ms. Cleomi Turner, the ACW To utilize this instrument you can contact the National President, presented a report from their Diocese. This year we had Association at 212-716-6134. four workshops: Taking Charge of Your Health, Spirituality, Fall Prevention and Zumba each one was well attended. At the end of Greg Blackburn the workshops the women prepared themselves for an evening of entertainment, dinner and dancing. At the banquet, certificates

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 56 with other partners to advocate for improvements on the “Dreamers” Health Ministries bill of 2013 (Protection from deportation of undocumented young students who entered the country when they were less than 16 and Our Vision - That every Episcopal Congregation becomes are under 31) as well as Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. a vibrant place of health and wholeness. Our Mission –To promote Health Ministries in Episcopal Congregations assisting On March 29th, Charles Johnson, Esq. and other members of them to claim the gospel imperative of health and truth. the St. Ives Guild of Episcopal lawyers; with assistance from Randy McGorty, Esq., head of Catholic Legal Services of the Archdiocese The Diocese of SEFL Health Ministry is now on the diocesan of Miami, organized an event at St. Paul’s in Little Haiti to register website and from there you may link to the National Episcopal persons applying for citizenship. website and very soon link to other health sites. Our office has been meeting monthly with diocesan Black clergy My hope is that more clergy will extend an invitation for a visit, for the purpose of addressing issues of importance to Episcopalians or contact me regarding information for starting up Health of African descent and looking into ways of improving relations Ministries within their congregation. Every Parish should be between the various ethnic groups in our communities. aspiring to have a healthy congregation, with care given to the whole person – mind, body, and spirit- holistic care. “The part Finally one of the most important forums planned for cannot be well unless the whole is well” (Plato). months by the Commission was the Social Justice Forum held on September 6th at the Duncan Center. The forum included Health Ministries assist the congregation in health promotion three main conversations. The first presentation, conducted by behaviors to attain a longer better quality of life. Many of the Charles Wynder, Jr., Missioner for Social Justice and Advocacy chronic diseases which cause premature death are delayed or Engagement, was “The Episcopal Church and Race.” Although eliminated when people practice healthy lifestyles. race was at the heart of his workshop, Mr. Wynder led participants in an effort to face the various obstacles to reconciliation and The four overarching National Health Goals for the year 2020 healthy racial and ethnic relations. A list of the numerous forms of are: discrimination from racism to ageism and classism or homophobia Attain High quality longer Lives, free of preventable that was distributed during the talk served as a basis for very disease, disability, injury, and premature death animated exchanges between small groups. Achieve health equities, eliminate disparities, and improve health of all groups A short but powerful presentation by a group of young adults of Create social and physical environments that promote the diocese was an eye opener, shining a light on homelessness and good health for all its racial and class implications. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across the life span After lunch, there was a third presentation by Victim Advocate These are the goals we strive to attain and the church has a role Jumorrow Johnson from the Plantation Police Department. Ms. to play in meeting these goals, which are set to meet the needs Johnson warned at the beginning that she would be saying some of the same people in our congregations. things that would be shocking about human trafficking.

Many of our churches do have some type of Health Ministry or In a very straightforward language, she shared with the assembly the beginning of a Health Ministry in place and we welcome St. her experiences with human trafficking in terms of rescuing young Bernard De Clairvaux with their new Health Ministry. victims from this awful practice. She also spoke about the behavior of pimps, especially in Florida, the third largest state involved in Please come by our display table and collect some health this criminal activity. Many questions came from the participants. information and B/P and BMI Screening. The entire activity ended with a Eucharistic celebration with I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs as Officiant and Archdeacon Fritz good health; I know that it is well with your soul… 3 John: 1-2 Bazin, Homilist.

Helen Bhagwandin, Diocesan Health Liaison The Mistresses of Ceremonies were Ms. Kathleen Walker and Mrs. Karen Phillips Smith. Every attendant agreed that this was a successful forum with the feeling that it should be repeated soon in Immigration and Social Justice the south area of the diocese. The year 2014 was one of many important activities. The Social The forum will constitute the basis for our continued Justice Commission met monthly and welcomed the appointment conversations and activities for 2015 as well as providing assistance of the ECW social Justice representative and two young adults in the area of immigration. who were appointed by the bishop as members of the commission. In addition, three members were appointed deanery coordinators Finally, last October 17th, we were pleased to be mentioned respectively for Dade, Broward and North Palm Beach. among the religious leaders who brought into fruition the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program, scheduled to begin in early Although Congress did not vote for a comprehensive 2015. immigration reform bill, our office has continued in collaboration The Venerable J. Fritz Basin 57 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Jubilee Center of South Broward The DOK Triennial was held June 27- July 2, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Eighteen Daughters from the Diocese of SEFL were in The Jubilee Center of South Broward, Inc. has been a lifeline attendance. Our delegates voted on 3 new by-laws and new officers to homeless and/or poor persons and families of South Broward and board members for a three year term. Junior Daughters from County, for over 25 years. the Diocese of SEFL entertained the entire group with liturgical Our mission: “We provide emergency resources and relief dance after our opening dinner. Excellent speakers and workshops from hunger and despair.” blessed the Triennial. Also, an article on our order appeared in July What we do: 1, 2012 issue of “The Living Church” emphasizing the worldwide • The Jubilee Center provides complete, nutritious meals evangelism. and offers a broad range of social services, Monday through Friday to many homeless and/or poor persons in South Broward The Fall Province IV Assembly was held at Kanuga, NC, Oct.8-11, County. The total meals served annually exceed 35,000. This is 2012. Our group traveled by chartered bus. Helen Bhagwandin, about 150 persons per day. now a Province Board member, from Diocese of SEFL led a • Clients are screened by our volunteer counselors and workshop entitled “Using Christian Principles of Effective referred to other accredited social service agencies. We refer Leadership”. As one of the largest groups in attendance, twenty- many for mental health and substance abuse counseling. eight DOK represented the Diocese of SEFL. • Assistance with food stamps and personal IDs are provided. Bus passes are provided for visits to doctors, hospitals, Chapters continue to serve by having spiritual programs such clinics, jobs and social service agencies. as Prayer Breakfasts, Quiet Days, Bible studies plus Advent and • We assist 20 to 30 persons/families per day. In 2013, Lenten events. Many serve on Vestry, Altar guild, Lay Readers, over 3200 were referred to shelters and other essential agencies. Chalice Bearers, visitation committees and special outreach • We arrange for medical attention for 5 -10 persons/ programs. families per week. Last year Jubilee provided clothing to over 2000, gave bags/boxes of groceries to 8,080 and hygiene items to Our emphasis for this year is to initiate and strengthen programs over 2200. what will deepen the spiritual lives of our Daughters, remembering • Annually we provided social services to help more than that we are an order of prayer, service and evangelism. The focus of 1200 children. each Daughter must be on the inner life with God and deepening The Jubilee Center is generously supported by our Episcopal that life. Charities of Southeast Florida and was recognized as the “Best Volunteer Organization” in Broward County by Volunteer Broward, Inc. several years ago. Ruth Foss, President How we do it: We are efficient and cost effective. Trained volunteers provide over 75% of our services. Our van picks Recovery Ministries up donated perishable and non-perishable foods throughout Broward County. We also receive foods from “Feeding South We are an organization with a mission to those who, through Florida”, churches and individuals. Funding for Jubilee comes addiction, have lost their health and freedom. Our ministry from churches, synagogues, individuals, foundations, and seeks to help the addicted and those who love them connect businesses, plus local and federal grants. These help support with spiritual resources and find lasting recovery. We witness to the costs of food and operations. Jubilee is constantly seeking Christ’s unfailing mercy by welcoming unchurched members opportunities to broaden our funding base. of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs into an Jubilee owns a small commercial building in Hollywood to Episcopal faith community. We strive to raise the awareness of be able to ensure the uninterrupted continuity of our services. bishops, and other clergy and leaders, about the disease of addiction We are currently engaged in a Capital Campaign, have paid off and the redemption and grace found in recovery. We offer strength and refinanced our mortgage, and will soon connect to the city through community to recovering Episcopalians in the work of sewer system. We will appreciate your help in fund raising. their recovery and help them to proclaim the Gospel in the world and carry their recovery into the Church. William Bliss, Board Chair The “12 Step Eucharist” is one of the resources that Recovery Ministries has to offer the Church. It is the Eucharistic liturgy from The Order of the Daughters of the the Book of Common Prayer in which the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have been inserted at relevant points of the service. King The sermon or homily is focused on recovery and redemption. One of our ministry’s ongoing goals has been to establish regular Presently there are 48 active chapters of the Order of the Daughters 12 Step Eucharists in each of the Deaneries of the Diocese. This of the King (DOK) and 2 inactive chapters for a total of 1,156 year we achieved that goal in the North Palm Beach Deanery, Daughters, including 33 Daughters at Large (not in community the Broward Deanery and the North Dade Deanery. Monthly with a chapter). There are also 88 Junior Daughters. 12 Step Eucharists are held on the last Saturday of the month at St. Andrew’s, Lake Worth, and at St. Benedict’s, Plantation. All Our 45th Annual Assembly was held on Nov.1, 2014 at St. Angel’s in Miami Springs recently instituted a 12 Step Eucharist on Benedict’s, Plantation. The theme was “Looking to Jesus, the last Friday of the month. Recovery Ministries provided support Spreading His Love.” Our guest speaker was the Order of the to these efforts by hosting casual suppers for participants and by King national President, Pam Runyon. The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 58 finding persons either in recovery or associated with recovery to oversight and support for the facilities and programs. A small offer their experience, strength and hope as the homilist. staff of four (4) is employed to coordinate activities. The Rev. Canon Howarth Lewis, Jr. is assigned by the Bishop as Two members of our committee traveled to Memphis to attend volunteer CEO of the center. The annual budget of the center a seminar given by the Rev. Stuart Hoke entitled, “Addiction: is over $450,000. The support funds are provided by many of The Church’s Role in Recovery.” The Episcopal Church has the participating churches, the Human Needs Commission of had a connection with Alcoholics Anonymous from the outset, the Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, the as the Rev. Samuel Shoemaker was the spiritual mentor of AA’s City of Riviera Beach, various grants, corporations, and many founders. Many Episcopal churches host 12 Step meetings and, generous individuals each year. Additional fundraising by the particularly in the North, they are held in the church’s basement. Board is necessary to achieve a balanced budget. The Rev. Hoke focused on “bringing the people upstairs and the The Feeding Program: While the economy is improving, people downstairs together.” We hope to bring Rev. Hoke to our the cost of food is high and food stamp benefits have been cut. Diocese next year to present this important seminar. It is, therefore, a big help to an individual or family’s budget to receive some meals free. As the food stamps are cut, the need The Gathering, the national Episcopal Recovery Ministries’ for feeding becomes more critical. In addition to St. George’s annual conference, was held in Buffalo, NY and hosted by the direct clients, we also subsidize meal programs through other Diocese of Western New York. Four of our members attended community groups who provide limited services, but whose and learned more about the Church’s role in recovery and the clients are hungry. This was noted in the sharp increase in the spiritual aspects of recovery with the goal of strengthening number of meals served in the 2nd through 4th quarter of 2013. Recovery Ministries in our own Diocese. Attendees were also able to participate in an innovative 12 Step service at Trinity Episcopal MEALS SERVED IN 2013 Church open to all recovering people in the community. It was a 1st Quarter—25,842 3rd Quarter—29,704 free flowing service with a house band of recovering people and 2nd Quarter—28,409 4th Quarter—28,638 lessons/verses from different sources. The highlight of the service TOTAL MEALS SERVED—112,583 was an opportunity for people to write on a piece of paper their fears, resentments, worries, or any other things that might be At the end of the 2013 year end review, staff found these hampering their recovery and then take them to the front of the numbers for these groups were not included in the meals count: altar where they were burned. Community Volunteer Workers, Elderly Persons living in the community, and Families in need of food assistance. Based We have a number of publications regarding recovery available, in on this assessment, we estimate that we will serve in excess of English and in Spanish, that we offer to our churches at no cost. 120,000 meals in 2014. We also have members of our committee who are either clergy The Children’s Program:St. George’s provides after school or professionals in the field of recovery who can be contacted to and out-of-school programs for 45 neighborhood children. A staff offer confidential advice. Please visit us at our Convention table of certified leaders provides after care that includes tutoring to to receive free materials and discuss how we can be of service to enhance academic skills with homework, character development, you and your congregation. self-esteem lessons, and team building assignments. Initial funding was provided through a grant from Children Services The Rev. Ann Reeder Goraczko, Co-Chair Council. In 2009, Family Central assumed the administration and monitoring of these programs. This change significantly reduced funding for this program. Additional funding sources St. George’s Center, Inc. to cover this shortfall, such as a scholarship program funded by churches and/or individuals is needed each year. Additionally, St. George’s Center emerged from a need to feed and the need to provide transportation for some students has posed clothe indigent and homeless persons and their families in another funding challenge going into 2014. the City of Riviera Beach, Florida. Volunteers from several Human Services: St. George’s Volunteers and Staff churches began a feeding and clothing donation program in Donated clothing is distributed Monday through Friday the parish hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church at the address primarily at lunch time; Foot Care on Friday allows individual above. Some time later the program expanded to include social, to wash and disinfect their feet and receive a new pair of socks. health, legal, educational and other human services for the Other services for our clients: Mail is collected and distributed; persons who came to the Center for food and clothing. Documents are secured; Food Stamp Applications and Homeless The feeding service started in 1973 with a group of Declaration Forms are completed. dedicated community servants preparing and serving meals Collaborations with other agencies: Healthy Food/ to indigent and needy individuals. It soon became clear that Health Living, St. Mark’s Thrift Store, Social Security, Florida a formal process was needed to provide this very important Rural Legal Services, Visiting Nurse’s Association, Veterans need. St. George’s Center incorporated in February 1998, and Administration, and Haitian American Solidarity Center-PBC, 2013 marked our fifteenth year as a corporation dedicated to Inc. providing meals for hungry individuals and families. Seventeen Grants for the Year: This year we received grants to replace Churches, three Synagogues and eleven Kiwanis Clubs, and five all our windows with hurricane resistant windows and another to other organizations regularly volunteer to provide the meals— replace all sliding glass doors in the main hall. involving over 250 individuals volunteering weekly. The St. George’s Center Board of Directorsprovides The Reverend Canon Howarth Lewis, CEO

59 Next Steps: Change Through Grace Transition Committee - Bishop The University of the South Coadjutor Search College of Arts & Sciences Nominees for bishop coadjutor will visit DIOSEF for Walk Enrollment from the Diocese of Southeast Florida: 12 students About Week January 10-16. Five sessions in locations – from total (5 report Episcopal heritage) Tequesta to Islamorada – are planned to introduce the nominees Financial aid awarded to all college students from the Diocese of and their spouses. Each session will feature a two-hour question Southeast Florida: $346,935 period and a social event to exchange personal greetings. The School of Theology The Transition Committee invites all Convention participants to Seminary submit written questions for the nominees. Take this opportunity Enrollment from the Diocese of Southeast Florida: 2 students total to ask about what is on your heart and mind as the diocese (2 in the summer Advanced Degrees Program) discerns the selection of the person who will become our next bishop. The Beecken Center Education for Ministry (EfM) Groups: 17 Question cards are in the committee’s booth, and members will EfM Diocesan Coordinator: Mrs. Krisan B. Lamberti, be available to tell you more about the Walk Abouts. [email protected], 305.858.5075

The Transition Committee is one of two committees the Support Received from the Diocese of Southeast Florida: $0 Standing Committee formed to assist it with specific aspects of Support Received from the Diocese of Southeast Florida the Episcopal Election Process. Members are: churches: $0 About Sewanee Chair: Patricia Jordan, St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton The University of the South is home to an outstanding liberal Co Chair: The Rev. Mimi Howard, Church of the Good arts college, a School of Letters, and a seminary of The Episcopal Shepherd, Tequesta Church. Located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville The Rev. Robert Beicke, St. Martin’s, Pompano Beach and Chattanooga, Tenn., Sewanee’s 13,000-acre campus, Jamila Alexander-Lorfils, St. Kevin’s, Opa Locka the second largest campus in the United States, provides vast Oscar Braynon, Historic St. Agnes, Miami opportunities for research, recreation, and reflection. Within The Rev. Carol Carson-Hull, Grace, West Palm Beach the traditionally strong curriculum of humanities, sciences, and Wendy Coles, St. Paul’s, Key West graduate theological studies, Sewanee faculty members promote Susan Ervin, Trinity Cathedral, Miami intellectual growth, critical thinking, and hands-on research. Barbara Godfrey, St. Mary’s, Stuart Kathy Hooper, St. Paul’s, Key West The University’s Board of Trustees is composed of the bishops of the Nicole Keating, St. John’s, Hollywood 28 owning dioceses, together with clerical and lay representatives Malvern Mathis, Historic St. Agnes, Miami elected by each diocese and representatives of other University Juanita Miller, Holy Family, Miami Gardens constituencies. The Board of Regents, to which the Board of Edith Newbold, St. Anne’s, Hallendale Beach Trustees delegates some of its responsibilities for governance, is The Rev. Marcea Paul. St. Faith’s, Cutler Bay composed of Episcopal bishops, priests, and lay people, and may Valencia White, St. Kevin’s, Opa Locka include a limited number of members of other Christian bodies. Joy Williams, St. James in the Hills, Hollywood The chancellor of the University, elected by the Board of Trustees, Ex-Officio: Cris Valdes, Chief Operating Officer DIOSEF is a bishop from one of the 28 owning dioceses.

An Episcopal Center of Learning Pat Jordan, Chair According to its mission statement, Sewanee “is an institution Trinity Cathedral of The Episcopal Church dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom in close community and in full Where is the Cathedral’s Annual Report? Did they forget? freedom of inquiry, and enlightened by Christian faith in the Where can I find it? Glad you asked — our annual report Anglican tradition, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrinityMiamiFL - just follow to the end that students be prepared to search for truth, seek the link in our twitter feed to see the video version of our justice, preserve liberty under law, and serve God and humanity.” annual report. For more on the what the Cahtedral is doing throughout the year follow us on Twitter (TrinityMiamiFL), The University of the South, founded by church leaders from the Instagram (TrinityCathedralMiami) and Facebook (https:// southeastern United States in 1857, is the only university in the www.facebook.com/TrinityMiami). nation that is owned and governed by dioceses of The Episcopal The Very Reverend Doug McCaleb Church, specifically the 28 dioceses that are successors to the original founding dioceses. The historic ownership and governance of the University by these Episcopal dioceses has produced a living synergy of leadership, resource, and mutual support, enriching the Church and advancing the university’s role in American higher education.

The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 60 2013–2014 Statistics for the University of the South and Caicos Islands, the Diocese of the Dominican Republic, the College of Arts and Sciences total students: 1,620 Diocese of Toliara (Madagascar), and the Diocese of Haiti. Class of 2017: 488 SAT combined: 1710-1990 ACT: 26-30 ACTIVITY: High School GPA: 3.6 • At our 2013 Diocesan Convention, a resolution Female: 50.5% Male: 49.5% sponsored by the World Mission Commission was passed to alter Percentage of all college students declaring Episcopal heritage: our Madagascar companion diocese to Bishop Todd McGregor’s 29.2% new diocese of Toliara. Following upon that, paperwork was College tuition and fees: $35,756 filed with the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, who College faculty: Full-Time: 127 Part-Time: 37 have officially recognized that companion relationship through a Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Resolution adopted at their June 10-12, 2014 meetings. • This year many churches continued to expand their School of Theology students: 144 (includes summer students) short-term mission work both domestically and internationally. School of Theology full-time tuition and fees: $15,330 An expanding opportunity for true mission work is for parishes School of Theology faculty: Full-Time: 9 Part-Time: 8 to sponsor missionaries from their companion mission partners Student/faculty ratio: 7:1 to come to Florida. This has been especially fruitful for clergy from Haiti and the Dominican Republic to be hosted by their University Fiscal Year July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014 (unaudited) companion parishes here. It not only gives the clergy from the Unrestricted operating revenue: $66 million mission partner diocese an opportunity for refreshment, but Endowment: $350 million it also helps to build the relationship with the parish & build excitement within the congregation for mission work. 2013–2014 Highlights from the University of the South • As part of our companion relationship with Toliara, Details may be found at http://news.sewanee.edu/ and theology. the WMC hosted the People Reaching People Annual Board sewanee.edu/news. Meetings that were held at Saint Joseph’s September 21-23, 2014. • Re-Visioning EfM Conference Held, July 17, 2013 • Sewanee Campus Certified as a Tennessee Arboretum, August FUND EXPENDITURES: 6, 2013 • The annual convention approved a line item budget of • Deborah Jackson Appointed Associate Dean for Community $4,000 for the World Mission Commission for 2014. The funds Life, September 5, 2013 have been designated in the following ways: • Miller and Woodfin Receive the 2013 Freeman Award for Merit, November 6, 2013 $993.10 is designated to support the missionary work of Rev. • Seminaries that Change the World, November 13, 2013 Anita Thorstad, a deacon from our diocese working in our • The School of Theology Receives Lilly Endowment Grant, companion diocese of Haiti. December 9, 2013 • Four-year Tuition Guarantee Continues, December 11, 2013 $1006.90 is designated to support the fundraiser that took place • Four Sewanee Seniors Nominated for Watson Fellowships, in the Diocese of the Bahamas. December 12, 2013 • Sewanee Faculty Members Receive ACS Grants, January 14, $500 is designated to support the participation of our Companion 2014 Diocese of the Dominican Republic at our 2014 Convention. • University Launches Green Revolving Fund, February 14, 2014 $500 is designated to assist our Companion Diocese of Toliara, •New Initiative Equips Missional Leadership Needs for Madagascar in their fundraising campaign to build a cathedral. Dioceses, February 17, 2013 • Gift Provides New Name and Support for Programs Center, $1,000 is designated to assist diocesan priest, Rev. Spencer March 25, 2014 Reece with relocation connected with his new assignment as the • Sewanee Inn Ribbon-cutting Held, May 12, 2014 Assistant for Bishop Carlos Lozano Diaz from the Iglesia Española • James Tengatenga Appointed to the School of Theology’s Episcopal. Faculty, May 13, 2014 The Rev. Marty Zlatic, Chair • Awards and Honors for College Students and Faculty, May 16, 2014 • Sewanee Summer Music Festival Earns ASCAP Award, June Young Adults 10, 2014 This year the Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese has hosted Sukey Byerly, Associate Director, Sewanee several events for Young Adults to connect and enjoy times of worship and fellowship. Our events included:

World Mission Commission Labor Day on the Venetian Causeway – We started at Trinity PURPOSE: The World Mission Commission (WMC) Cathedral for a chanted service and biked across the venetian continues to exist as a support vehicle for parishes in our own for a picnic. diocese, and to foster the relationships with our four Companion Dioceses: the Diocese of Nassau and the Bahamas and Turks Paddle on the Bay – We partnered with the Friends of Biscayne Bay to help with a kayaking event on the bay. The 45th Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida 61 Disney’s Night of Joy – Young Adults Travelled to Orlando for ment Episcopal Church. The youth convention is where the youth a Christian night at Disney World. commission officers are elected. It is also a time of learning for high school youth, youth leaders and clergy, and includes a mis- Upcoming Events: sion outreach project. o Young Adult Christmas Gathering ~ June 26-29 leadership from our Happening community attended o Young Adult November Bike Ride the National Happening Leadership Conference in Oklahoma. Three of our members concluded their term on the Happening This year we also have been able to offer trainings on how to create National Committee, two were elected to the new committee and a successful Young Adult program at the parish level. We currently one adult continues her service. A strong testament to the quality have three Young Adult programs: Seekers Dinner Church St. of our Happening program. Paul’s Delray Beach, @OurTable Dinner Church St. Stephen’s ~ The Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) 2014 was held on July 10-13 Coconut Grove and GIFT: Growing In Faith Together at Iglesia in Philadelphia. We had 1 youth member on the Planning Team, Episcopal Santisima Trinidad. We will have more training dates 4 people that participated in the pre-conference on minority issues in October and November. in the church, 7 more attended EYE, and 8 went on to the mission work at Church of the Advocate afterwards. EYE was centered on We also sent several young adults to train for Urban Pilgrimage. the 5 marks of mission. The Urban Pilgrimage will be offered in our diocese in 2015. Our ~ Happening #33 took place on Sept 19-21 at St. Joseph’s Episco- Young Adult leaders took part in trainings to be able to bring pal Church. Happening is a youth event designed for high school this wonderful program to our diocese. For more info on Urban youth led by high school youth, based on the cursillo-model. There Pilgrimage visit urbanpilgrimage.info were 39 participants and 25 team members that grew spiritually, emotionally, and deepened their relationship with Christ while Lastly, this month, we will begin taking applications for grants to looking at how God can use them in the world. start Young Adult programs in your parishes. If you are interested, please stop by our booth today. The youth commission is the gateway for youth getting involved in activities in our diocese and beyond. Youth active in diocesan Daniel Ledo, Leader youth events tend to increase their activities in their parish as well - a good reason to encourage stepping out into the wider church.

Youth Roger Villatoro, Youth Commission President The Youth Commission is the liaison between the larger church and the youth in our diocese. It is the way that the youth answer their calling to do service for the church and embrace their belong- ing to the body of God. Throughout the last year, the youth in our diocese have been active at the local, provincial, and national level of the Episcopal Church. The Youth Commission is composed of four youth officers: Administrative Assistant Remington Fiore, Secretary Gabriela Carhualvica, Vice President Wendy Ortez, and myself, Roger Villatoro, President. The elected youth and the deanery youth coordinators together are in charge of planning the various events that the youth will be offered each year. The youth commission meets quarterly in different locations across the diocese to accommodate youth and those that work with youth that may want to be part of the youth commission meetings. Each parish has two youth votes, however youth must be present to exercise their voice and vote.

Here is a synopsis of the last year of diocesan youth ministry: ~ December 14, 2013 the Christmas Ball was hosted by St. Bene- dict’s in Plantation with over 100 in attendance. The Christmas Ball is a social gathering of youth in high school and it is combined with a community service project aimed at high school youth. ~ March 7-9 we held New Beginnings #4 at the Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton. This event is exclusively for middle school youth led by high school youth. New Beginnings focuses on the changing relationships of youth in middle school including their changing understanding of God. ~ Grace Church hosted the annual Diocese of Southeast Florida Acolyte Festival on April 5, 2014. This is a multi-generational event sponsored by the youth of the diocese and is our largest annual event, second only to the Diocesan Convention. ~ The Youth Convention took place June 14, 2014, at Holy Sacra-

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