1 Minutes the 128Th Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia February 28
Minutes The 128th Annual Council of The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia February 28 – 29, 2020 Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center Williamsburg, Virginia Friday, February 28 Opening: At 9:30 a.m., the Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, called the 128th Annual Council to order. Opening worship was conducted by the Rev. Conor Alexander. Bishop’s Address: Bishop Haynes welcomed the delegates, alternates, and visitors to the opening session, and then proceeded to give the Bishop’s Annual Address to Council. Council responded to the address with a standing ovation. Opening Business and Organization of Council: The Rev. Charlie Bauer, Chairperson of the Committee on Credentials, certified that with 100 clergy, and 81 congregations registered, a quorum was present. Bishop’s Appointments: Bishop Haynes announced the following appointments to Council Committees: CREDENTIALS The Rev. Charlie Bauer, Hickory Neck, Toano The Rev. Jacqueline Soltys, Grace, Yorktown Mr. Rusty Bishop, St. Timothy’s, Clarksville AGENDA FOR ANNUAL COUNCIL The Rt. Rev. Susan Haynes Secretary of the Diocese 1 Chair for Dispatch of Business Diocesan Staff Personnel Chancellor Chair of Constitution and Canons Chair of Resolutions and Memorials Chair of Liturgical Commission DISPATCH OF BUSINESS The Rev. Michael Stone, Christ Church, Amelia CONSTITUTION AND CANONS Mr. Samuel Webster, Ascension, Norfolk, Chair The Rev. Ned Haines The Rev. Dr. Connie Jones The Very Rev. John Rohrs, St. Andrew’s, Norfolk Mr. Tim Coyle, St. Andrew’s, Norfolk Mr. Rusty Bishop, St. Timothy’s, Clarksville RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS The Very Rev. Keith Emerson, St. John’s, Suffolk The Very Rev.
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