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Vol. 21 No. 1 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA January 2010 100,000 Ways to 194th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Friday, January 22 through Saturday, January 23, 2010 Say Welcome! M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center Winston Salem, North Carolina General Information (Subject to Change) The 194th Convention: January 22-23

Thursday, January 21 (Optional for Attendees) Forecasting the future is risky busi- radical gospel welcome of Jesus of Nazareth. In my con- 6 - 7:30 pm Registration open for early attendees ness, but I would hazard a modest vention address I invited us to celebrate the 200th anni- prediction. Our upcoming Diocesan versary of the founding of the diocese in 2017 by working Friday, January 22 Convention will be different. We will, for the day that the face of the Diocese of North Carolina 8:00 a.m. Credentials and Registration Open of course, receive reports, discuss will truly resemble the face of all of the peoples of North Exhibits and The Bookstore Open issues, vote on a budget and the like. Carolina in all of our God given variety and diversity. The Welcome Coffee hosted By The Episcopal But it will be different. Before I tell Rt. Rev. Nedi Riverra was our keynote speaker. Her mes- Diocese of North Carolina and The Winston you why, don’t dismiss those matters, sage referred to the local congregation as neighbor, being Salem Convention and Visitors Center The Rt. Rev. which can sound ordinary and routine, neighbor, getting to know our neighbors, and provided a Michael B. Curry Prayer Room Open Throughout Convention as insignificant. powerful and very practical way of being communities that One of the reports this convention will receive will be reflect the welcome of Jesus. 11 a.m. Convention Opens. 1st Legislative Session that of the Bishop’s Marriage Task Force chaired by the This year we are focusing on being a missionary dio- 12 noon Bishop Curry’s Address Rev. S. Gregory Jones of St. Michael’s Church, Raleigh. cese reflecting the Radical Welcome of Jesus in the world. 1- 2 p.m. Delegates and Visitors Luncheon and Clergy This report, in the form of a journal of theological reflec- How we can be the welcoming presence of Jesus Christ Spouse Luncheon tion, will be a helpful resource for theological reflection and in the world, by a way of discipleship that follows in his 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. Legislative Committee Hearings on conversation, in our diocese, but in the Episcopal Church footsteps, loving, loving, giving, forgiving, sharing, car- Resolutions widely. Greg and the task force members have done an ing, doing justice, loving mercy, walking humbly with 4:30 p.m. Shuttle Service begins to St. Paul’s. Will outstanding job. We often wonder what good convention God, like Jesus. pickup in front of the Benton Convention legislation does. Well, this resource on the theology of So, at this convention we will have an opportunity to Center. Shuttle will run continuously until marriage was the fruit of last year’s live into being the hands of Christ in the world by 5:15 pm convention legislation. This marriage “putting our hands to the gospel plough,” by mak- 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal journal has modeled a way of holy ing packets of meals so that others may eat. It may Church (520 Summit Street) listening, respectful dialogue, serious, be different, or, better yet, it may make a difference. and disciplined theological and pasto- 6:45 p.m. Dinner on your own Keep the faith, ral reflection around a subject that is +Michael complex, controversial and of pastoral Saturday, January 23 and social urgency. Thank you to all 7 a.m. Continental Breakfast who engaged this important work. “Stop Hunger Now’s meal 8 a.m. Exhibits Open So don’t dismiss the importance of packaging program provides 8:30 a.m. Morning Devotions legislation and public discussion at volunteers the opportunity to 8:50 a.m. 2nd Legislative Session a church convention. Seemingly package dehydrated, high pro- ordinary and routine matters have 9 a.m. Keynote Address by Rob Radtke, Episcopal tein, and highly nutritious meals their proper place and importance Relief & Development that are used in crisis situations and in school in our shared life as a diocesan Church. feeding programs for schools and orphanages in 10:45 a.m. Juice & Java Break This convention promises to be different in another respect. developing countries around the world.” 12 noon Noonday Prayers We have set a goal of making 100,000 meal packets for Stop To learn more about Stop Hungry Now and some 12:30 p.m. ‘Soup and Sandwich’ Luncheon Hunger Now, an organization dedicated to the abolition of national resources in the Episcopal Church to: 1:30 p.m. 3rd Legislative Session hunger world wide. Hence, the theme for this convention, 3:30 p.m. Adjournment 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome! Six or seven years ago, at Stop Hunger Now the suggestion of the Rev. Winston Charles, we invited the www.stophungernow.org Rev. Ray Buchannan, founder and President of Stop Hunger Episcopal Relief and Development Now, to address our convention about this ministry. He did, www.er-d.org and since that time numerous congregations, organizations, and groups in our Diocese now participate in this incredible Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation and life saving ministry. 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome! www.e4gr.org Last convention we focused on how our congregations Episcopal Public Policy and faith communities that are the Diocese of North Caro- www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn.htm lina can grow as communities that embody and reflect the About the Keynote Speaker St. Mark’s is Rededicated After Fire for the 194th Convention Rob Radtke, President, Episcopal Relief and Development

ROB RADTKE has been Presi- media on a broad range of dent of Episcopal Relief & Devel- issues, including poverty, opment since 2005. Under his HIV/AIDS, codes of ethics leadership, the agency launched a for faith-based organizations major strategic planning initiative, and U.S. foreign policy. Before resulting in a clearly focused mis- joining Episcopal Relief & sion and identity and an expansion Development, he served as of its work to heal a hurting world. the Senior Vice President for During Rob’s tenure Episcopal Programs at the Asia Society. Relief & Development has more Rob Radtke Prior to that, Rob was Vice than tripled in size. President of the Business Along with its ongoing emphasis in the Council for the United Nations. The Rev. Philip Byrum and the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry areas of alleviating hunger, strengthening Rob received his bachelor’s degree groups, and a summer program for some communities, promoting health and fight- from Columbia University in East Asian The Rev. Philip R. Byrum 100 children. ing disease and providing disaster relief in languages and cultures and his doctorate St. Mark’s, Wilson The Rev. Philip R. Byrum, long-time more than 40 countries worldwide, Rob in history from Oxford University, which vicar of Saint Mark’s and La Guadalupana, has also overseen the creation of a domes- he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. He Sunday, December 6, 2009, was a served as organist for the service. The tic emergency preparedness program, is a member of the Council on Foreign once-in-a-lifetime event for Saint Mark’s organ is a gift of Saint Andrew’s Church expanded Church Engagement activities, Relations and serves on the board of Church in Wilson. Bishop Michael Curry in Rocky Mount. Assisting Bishop Curry and a highly acclaimed malaria preven- the Center for Interfaith Action on Global was present to celebrate and re-dedicate at the altar was The Rev. Anna Henderson, ® tion partnership, NetsforLife , that has Poverty (CIFA) and InterAction, a coalition the church – badly damaged by fire three retired priest living in Georgia, and a grand- already reached over two million people of humanitarian organizations. years ago by arsonists. The Bishop re- daughter of long-time Saint Mark’s priest, living in remote rural communities in 17 Rob writes about the work of Episcopal consecrated the church, giving thanks for The Rev. Father Robert Josiah Johnson. All countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Netsfor- Relief & Development and issues related its faithful ministry in the Wilson area for were invited to a reception in St. Mark’s ® Life is currently scaling up to reach an to international development and faith on more than 125 years. More than 200 per- House (La Casa de San Marcos) following additional seven million people. the President’s Blog at http://www.er-d. sons gathered at the re-dedication Eucha- the Eucharist. Rob is a frequent contributor to the org/blog. rist – reflecting church members, young The congregation expressed deep grati- and old, parishioners of La Guadalupana, tude to Robert W. Cunningham, contractor, neighboring parishes, and friends in the and member of Saint Timothy’s Church, 2009 Standing Committee Approves larger community. Wilson. Mr. Cunningham and others restored The first school for Black children in Wil- and reworked the physical fabric of Saint son County was founded by Saint Mark’s, Mark’s, and it is both a loving and stunning New Guidelines for Transactions and St. Mark’s School served area children offering to the glory of God. A revised “Guidelines for Transactions and consent to the Ecclesiastical Authority for more than 40 years. Since Easter 2000, Saint Mark’s is deeply grateful to our Requiring Standing Committee Approval” of the Diocese before certain transactions Saint Mark’s has welcomed La Guadalu- Bishop and the people of the Diocese for has been published on the Episcopal involving church property or certain loan pana, a flourishing Latino congregation to prayers, donations and countless other Diocese of North Carolina website, transactions can take place. share its facilities. Week-day programs gifts – culminating in the restoration of www.episdionc.org, under the link The document provides and ministries include an after-school pro- this historic and beautiful house of prayer to the Standing Committee. general information about gram for children, a Spanish-speaking AA for all people. These Guidelines are intended the Standing Committee, a group, a meeting place for other community to help parishes and missions of, description of what types of and institutions affiliated with, the transactions require Stand- Episcopal Diocese of North Caro- ing Committee advice and lina satisfy the canonical require- approval, and a checklist for ment that the Standing Committee each type of transaction. Clergy Changes of the Diocese provide its advice Around the Diocese The Rev. Dr. George M. Clifford III from Non Parochial to Priest-in-Charge, Church of the Committee on the Diaconate to Nativity, Raleigh, November 3, 2009 - February 16, 2010 Host Informational Teas The Rev. James B. Melnyk from Associate Rector, St. Mark’s, Raleigh, to Interim Rector, Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill Starting early next year, the Committee ing dates, locations, and related informa- on the Diaconate will begin hosting informa- tion will be posted on the website, www. The Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith from Associate Rector, St. Matthew’s, Snellville, GA., to tive meetings, called “Teas,” that will share edpisdionc.org, under Deacons in the Dio- Rector, St. Paul’s, Monroe, NC the ministries of Deacons and highlight the cese link, as well as mentioned in future process of becoming a deacon. A deacon is Please Notes, the weekly e-newsletter for Vol 21, No. 1., USPS #177-940 ordained, but is not a priest. They discern the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Episcopal Life ISSN 1050-0057 USPS# 177-940 is published monthly by the Domestic and Foreign a call with the support of their clergy and In addition to the meetings, the commit- Missionary Society, Inc. 815 Second Ave, New York, NY 10017. Periodical postage paid in New York, NY congregations, serve internships in local par- tee has added additional resources to the and additional mailing offices. 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D-2 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple Bishop Curry Consecrates Ground Las Posadas Breaking at Penick Village Bishop Curry consecrated the ground breaking at Penick Village for the new Wood- Celebration Bridges lands apartment building and the Village House community center after the Penick Village Board of Director’s meeting on December 4, 2009. Construction on this campus expansion project is scheduled to start in the beginning of 2010. For updates Two Cultures on the progress of this project visit www.penickvillage.org or for information about By The Rev. Fred Clarkson and a flyer that made prominent mention the new apartment priority reservation list contact the Penick Village Marketing team Good Shepherd, Coolemee of “Las Posadas” was distributed in Span- at (866) 545-1018. ish through Hispanic outlets and taken to The Church of the Good Shepherd in Hispanic homes. In addition, a guitarist Cooleemee and St Matthew’s Episcopal The Rev. John Tucker, Pastor of Lebanon Church (San Mateo in Spanish) in Salis- Lutheran Church in Cleveland, NC, agreed bury joined with the Cooleemee Historical to play after listening to numerous examples Association and the Town of Cooleemee in of “Las Posadas” on Youtube. inviting people to partake in an adaptation Knowing that the main draw to the Cool- of a Mexican tradition called “Las Posadas.” eemee Christmas event is Santa Claus, who The tradition, which translates to “The always makes an appearance, it was decided Inns” in English, reenacts Joseph and that Joseph and Mary would also have to Mary’s search for an inn for Jesus to be make an appearance to invite people join a born. The custom is normally undertaken procession they would lead. Costumes were over the nine nights just prior to Christ- ordered and Talia and Sofia Saenz agreed mas. Requests for lodging are sung by to play the roles. a group playing the pilgrims and rejec- Many members from Church of the Good tions from a group playing the innkeepers Shepherd and St. Matthew’s worked together are sung in response, ending with a final for this event. When the date arrived on Nora Gilmore, Penick Village Dining Services Staff member with over 30 years of service, breaks the welcome sung by all. It allows people to the 6th of December most of St Matthew’s ground with the first shovel full of dirt while PenickV illage Board members and a resident cheer her on. From left to right: Jeff Hutchins, CEO; Bishop Curry, Board Chairman; W. Kirby Kilpatrick, Board President; engage the actual Gospel nativity story. Spanish members headed to Cooleemee Nancy Ellis, Foundation Chairperson; Bill Towne, Resident. Hugo Olaiz, Co-chair of the Diocesan after services to attend the “Las Posadas”. Hispanic Committee suggested using this In addition, some of Cooleemee’s local tradition as events for churches in the Hispanic residents attended the Christmas diocese to allow people to better appre- event for the first time ever. Trinity Episcopal Church ciate Hispanic culture. Cooleemee was When the procession began the words of selected as the site for the event since the posada were distributed in both English Highway 70 did not lend itself to a pro- and Spanish and some seventy-five people Celebrates Addition cession, especially with children. The moved through the streets of Cooleemee town Mayor, John Chandler, agreed to singing for lodging as pilgrims and turning By Michael Keith include “Las Posadas” hoping it might be the pilgrims away as innkeepers. The final a way to encourage the town’s Hispanic verse of the song, sung by all, was sung in Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville, residents to attend the annual Christmas the Church, it was followed by festivities under the leadership of Rev. Brad Mullis, event held in early December, and local and a piñata for the children. Rector, and Rev. Christie Barker, Deacon, residents made their houses available as The beauty of the event was that in the was honored to have Bishop Michael Curry “Inns” for the procession. With all these undertaking both the English-speaking and preside over the dedication of the 7400 things in place, St. Matthew’s prepared to Spanish-speaking communities welcomed sq. ft. addition to its facility on November participate with its voices, additional food one another through Christmas traditions 22nd. This new addition reflects Trinity’s for the celebration, and Piñatas. and hospitality. Reenacting the welcome in commitment to its congregation, neighbors, As the date approached, three newspa- the universal Christmas story told in “Las and community by expanding its capa- per articles covered the upcoming event Posadas” in more ways than one. bility to serve through such changes as a new elevator for “lifting” its members and visitors to the upper level for better access to the nave. The addition also lifts up its members by providing new rooms for the Ministerio Latino expanding youth and adult education pro- The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry and Fran Farrer, Pub- grams, a growing preschool, and showing lisher of The County News, a newspaper that did an Around the Diocese better hospitality through handicapped- article on Trinity’s Dedication and Bishop Curry. accessible bathrooms. project is critically important not only for St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem recently study of the psalms led by seminarian Bishop Curry also had the opportunity those who are suffering the devastating hosted a “citizenship preparation session” Wren Blessing, and now deacon Har- to learn about Trinity’s many efforts to be effects of the current economic crisis, but for Latinos, sponsored by the American rel Johnson. A grant from the Evangeli- Christ’s hands and feet in the world through also for those who are yearning to become Immigration Lawyer’s Association and cal Education Society of the Episcopal projects such as a new community garden, connected to the source of their food and other organizations. The session was for Church funded the project, and a group this summer’s YAC mission trip to Bay St. learn how environmental decisions that are those who had citizenship applications photo of the participants was sent to the Louis, and many other efforts to make its made with respect to large-scale farming filed and awaiting interviews. All partici- National Church’s website showing Lati- community/world a better place to live. have an impact on our world’s well-being. pants successfully passed their interviews nos, Anglos and African-Americans. The Under Rev. Brad Mullis’ leadership, Trin- Master Gardeners from Trinity’s congrega- and have now been sworn in as US citi- photo has the caption “no longer your ity continues to seek new ways to help our tion have volunteered to share their knowl- zens as reported by Penni Bradshaw, grandmother’s church”. neighbors through supporting Hospice and edge with the community gardeners. Trinity immigration attorney. St. Mary’s, High What is happening in your parish Palliative Care of Iredell County, 5th Street is also preparing a flower bed for its Altar Point is establishing the first Latino Boy regarding ministry with Latinos? Contact Ministries (homeless shelter) and Habitat Guild and a space for a children’s garden. Scout troop in NC under the guidance of Hugo Olaiz at [email protected] or for Humanity, to name just a few. In addition, Trinity is partnering in vari- Amo Kearns, Diocesan Council member. Evelyn Morales at [email protected] Particularly exciting for Trinity is its ous projects with the Iredell County Health Also, fifty four adults and 35 children com- with news and updates. new community garden where ten gar- Department, Iredell-Statesville Schools and pleted the fall term of the Family Literacy Visit the Chartered Committee on den beds, in the shape of a cruciform, are the Cooperative Extension in its community Program at St. Mary’s. Awhile back, All Hispanic Ministry’s new website at www. being constructed so that people without garden project to show the love of God to Saints, Warrenton hosted a bilingual hospitalidadnc.org. yard space can grow their own food. This its community.

January 2010 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-3 The 20th Anniversary of Bishops’ Ball By Bet‘Ih Crow Believe...’theme, workshops were lead Diocesan Youth Missioner by a number of guests, such as Duana Cisney leading one This year’s Bishops’ Ball will be one to on Facebook and how to use remember, not just because it was the 20th it effectively in a Christian Anniversary, or because we had guests from environment, Joyce and Nel- the Diocese of Botswana, or even because son Johnson discussing their there were 187 participants. Through the work with Truth and Recon- grace of God, all these significant aspects ciliation in Greensboro, and came together to create an atmosphere of Sharita Womack and Gosego diversity and harmony, of love and accep- Nthume discussing the issue Students work on cemetery restoration at tance, of blessings and thanksgiving. of AIDS in both Botswana St. John’s in Woodleaf. “As all of us talked as we rode home and North Carolina. Bishop we all agreed that this [Bishops’ Ball] was Marble and Bishop Curry awesome. Everyone was just great. I am so shared with the group sto- Students Assist proud to be in a diocese that supports it’s ries of their own moments of youth,” wrote Harry Mills, Saint Cyprian’s. doubt and reflected on how Kate Oldham and Ben Hatley, Youth Coordinators for Bishops’ Ball. in Cemetery The theme of this year’s Bishops’ Ball doubt is a natural process in was “I Believe…” which dealt with over- our faith formation. presented and helped team members and Restoration coming our doubts and transforming them Ben Hatley and Kate Oldham, the two participants work through this issue was into beliefs and faith. Focused around this youth coordinators for Bishops’ Ball, wove certainly memorable and applicable to our Project the various topics and activities together with everyday lives.” – Kate Oldham their thought provoking keynotes on Sunday The Rev. Elizabeth Marie Melchionna morning. Ben reflected on the scripture from “Bishops’ Ball was motivating and Associate Rector, Isaiah, “but those who hope in the LORD uplifting. Bishop Curry and the workshops St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will renew their strength. They will soar were so wonderful. I was impressed by the on wings like eagles;” Ben goes on to say, manners of the youth and by the hospital- The Southern Regional priest, The “You see, when you doubt, when you grow ity of the diocese and the host families.” Rev. Beth Ely, connected Davidson Col- tired and weary, God will pick you up and – Patience Gaopatwe lege’s Canterbury Episcopal Fellowship renew your strength. Its that transforma- with a service opportunity just up the tion of doubt to faith!! And, a little extra “Thanks for putting on such a great road from Davidson—the restoration of bonus here, after the transformation, your weekend. I asked Will [one of our HUGS a slave cemetery. faith is stronger than before!” participants] if he had any comments for In 1840, the congregation of St. you and he said simply “I really enjoyed John’s, Woodleaf, NC was founded. It Additional Reflections: Bishop’s Ball”. When asked what his favorite was an active congregation until 1906 part was he replied, ‘I really liked dancing and now maintains its status with a yearly “What made it [Bishops’ Ball] truly with all the pretty ladies.’ Over the last few Eucharist. The original, simple wood special is the theme of doubting, and trans- days, Will has been sharing bits and pieces church building still stands alongside forming doubt into faith, which is such a the parish graveyard. This graveyard is Cameron Cook and Brendan “MoLe” Pope provide of what he experienced and singing new unusual in that both slaves and white musical entertainment. pertinent issue for people of any age, gender, songs for us. It’s a delight for our whole ethnicity or lifestyles. The way the Bishops family.” – Alex James members of the congregation were buried inside the walls of the graveyard (cus- tomarily slaves were buried outside the walls of a cemetery). The white portion Bishops’ Ball: A Look Back on 20 years of the cemetery has been maintained but By Sarah Herr as it opened a doorway for more activities, youth attend and come back from the event. the portion where slaves were buried had Communications Coordinator camps, and retreats – including the annu- It’s nice to sit back and reflect,” said Smyth. become badly overgrown. Descendents ally celebrated Bishops’ Ball. “There are so —————————————— of St. John’s parishioners wanted to For the past 20 years the diocesan youth many people out there who have attended clear the slave portion of the cemetery have gathered together with the Bishop a Bishops’ Ball. I think it’s a terrific testa- David Acomb is the son of Margo Acomb, and have the ground reconsecrated by (and/or Bishops) of North Carolina for a ment to what this diocese has done for the Executive Assistant to Bishop Curry, and the Bishop of North Carolina. weekend that has been fondly and appro- young people. When you look back on it he attended the first-ever Bishops’ Ball in St. Alban’s and the Davidson College priately named Bishops’ Ball. Below is a now, that really shows,” said Smyth. 1989. Below are his reflections: Canterbury group joined up to assist in look back on how the event began with According to The Communicant (October Wow, has it been 20 year??? I can’t clearing the graveyard. Martin McCoy some reflections from those who attended Issue, 1989), the theme for the first Bishops’ believe that it has been 20 years now and led the charge from St. Alban’s with his the event’s inception. Ball was “The Wise Man Built His House…” the Bishops’ Ball is still going. I was only chainsaw skills. Our Canterbury students In 1989 the Youth Facility at Brown’s and souvenirs were distributed to attendees. 16 then and had no clue what I was help- opened the service opportunity up to all Summit had just opened and Frances Smyth, Choosing a theme, commemorative souve- ing get started. Frances Smyth was our of the Religious Life groups on David- the part-time director of Youth Ministries nirs, and time with the bishop are all tradi- youth director, and I was part of the youth son’s campus. Very early on a Saturday at that time, had received the green light tions that have continued, even while other counsel at Brown Summit. I have a lot of morning in November, fifteen students to host the diocese’s first Bishops’ Ball as things have changed; Brown’s Summit is fond memories; one of which was the first gathered to help out with this project. part of the dedication of the new facility. no longer owned by the diocese as it was Bishops’ Ball. I can remember it being a And it was truly an ecumenical effort “I had attended a Provincial meeting and I sold to the State of North Carolina for the great success and everyone had a wonder- with students from the Greek Orthodox, met a woman from Pennsylvania who spoke Haw River State Park. Even so, the event ful time. We gave away some glasses as Serbian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, to me about holding a Bishops’ Ball,” said continues to be celebrated there each year. keepsakes, and I still have mine to this day. Episcopal, and Jewish campus groups. Smyth. “In order to have this event, you of Frances Smyth resigned from the Youth I have since passed them on to my mother, We were blessed with glorious weather course need to a bishop to buy into it. I took Ministry in 1994, but she has enjoyed seeing who in turn has given one to Bishop Curry and made lots of headway. But there’s the idea back to Bishop Estill and he did, the program she helped found continue on. (20 years later)! I’m very happy to hear that still much work to be done! There will and so has every bishop since,” said Smyth. “It has taken off and it is fun to see. I have the Bishops’ Ball is still going and many be another work-day at the cemetery in The new Youth Facility marked a dramatic a different life now, a different career, but I more youth have enjoyed the Ball as we did February 2010. change in the Diocesan Youth Ministries, still watch from our congregation and see the back in 1989. Salute to another 20 years!

D-4 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple First Exchange of Youth Between the Diocese of Botswana and the Diocese of North Carolina By Beth Crow vidual who helped in the planning, hosting, professionally coor- Diocesan Youth Missioner cooking, and more. Jean Kutrow and Jenny dinated this entire Beaumont helped coordinate activities in visit along with Beth Soon after starting the job as the Dioc- the Charlotte area; Liz Stroff in Raleigh Crow and Father esan Youth Missioner, I was asked to begin and Duana Cisney and Kevin Matthews Murdock Smith. developing a plan for some kind of shar- in Greensboro/Winston-Salem. Thank Tim spent the entire ing our youth ministries program with the you also to those who donated tickets to nines days with the Diocese of Botswana. During the spring of the UNC games; the group really enjoyed group, as well as 2009, I visited Botswana, meeting with a that evening. Students from the UNC cam- coordinated with delegation of youth and adults within their pus ministries and college students in the each region in plan- Raleigh area cooked dinner for our guests. ning is extraordinary Each region provided wonderful host fami- youth exchange. lies whom helped make our guests feel at “My biggest high- home and relaxed. light was the people A very special thank you goes out – everyone was so to Tim Meyers, youth minister at Saint welcoming,” said Tim Meyers (left), Youth Minister at St. Martin’s, takes a photo with members of Martin’s, Charlotte, who graciously and Oteng Montwedi CCY, the Botswana guests, and UNC Campus Ministry.

Beth Crow, Diocesan Youth Missioner, and Oteng Montwedi. Angels in the Airport: The Generosity of Strangers diocese. Together we began to set dates for Touches the Lives of our Guests from Botswana the first exchange of young people. Novem- By Beth Crow, Diocesan Youth Missioner had overheard this conversation, asked Lisa unzipped the bags to lighten the load and ber 28 through December 7 a group of nine who this group was and where they were the clerk saw all the children’s toys and youth and two adults experienced American December 7, 2009 Tim Meyers, Lisa traveling to. When Lisa explained who they school supplies, he stopped me and told family life, visited several churches and col- Aycock, Blake Strayhorn, myself, and the were and what was in most of the bags, the me not to worry about it. leges, including attending a UNC basketball seven youth from Botswana who had been woman and her husband said they would As Lisa and I drove home from the air- game, and attended the 20th anniversary of visiting our diocese arrived at the Raleigh like to pay for the bags of our guests. Come port, we both reflected on how busy we Bishops’ Ball. Durham International airport with seventeen to find out, the two are members of one of have been, how our houses had no Christ- “We had a very warm welcome from North suitcases. Ten of these bags were filled with the Episcopal Churches within our diocese. mas decorations up yet and how we looked Carolina, its people, and our host families. I nearly 525 pounds of pencils, books, play After Lisa called me over to meet this forward to spending some time with our love Bishop Curry’s message. He moves my dough, crayons and more - items that had couple, I brought them over to meet the families, and though no lights adorn the heart when he talks. I am going to take les- been collected during Bishops’ Ball for the group and told them of their offer. The seven outside of our homes this Advent season, sons I learned from Bishops’ Ball and try to day care centers in Botswana. young adults overcome with gratitude, the glow of the tears in the eyes of these use them at a similar conference we have. I Contrary to what we had read on the some moved to tears. They commented young people far outshine any star upon a would like to involve youth volunteers like it internet, we learned that each passenger about the generosity of Americans and tree or yard decoration. And though I do is done here,” said Khalala Mokefane when was allowed only one free checked bag; the power of God’s love. Then the clerk look forward to some time with my own reflecting back on his experience. all others would cost an extra $50. As Tim weighing the bags informed us that one family this Christmas season, my family The success of this exchange would not and I prepared to pay this extra fee with our bag was fifteen pounds over the limit and has grown by nine more this year and I have been possible without the many indi- youth accounts, two other passengers who that would cost us another $50. When I am deeply blessed. Homelessness Awareness Campout By Pam Hatley St. Patrick’s, Mooresville, had this to say following the that being homeless is nothing like camping. Sleep was Regional Youth Missioner exercise: “I learned that being the head of a family is a elusive and it seemed that morning would never come. lot harder than my parents make it look. Also, that living The night was exhausting, degrading, and miserable. Did you know that over 7,000 people in the Charlotte in poverty is a day to day struggle. Just putting food on At long last, the sun crept into the sky, and it was time area are homeless? Nearly half are families; more than a the table and paying the bills is almost impossible.” The to deconstruct the cardboard city. After breakfast, the group third are children – there are over 3,000 homeless kids in evening ended with small group discussions on commu- rode city buses to Crisis Assistance Ministries to take part Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools! On November 20th, about nity, church, and individual views on homelessness, after in a 3 mile Homelessness Awareness Walk. Hundreds of 100 people, youth and adults, were added to that number, which the entire group circled up for prayer. people joined together to walk in hopes of ending home- but for a good cause. Christ Church, Charlotte, invited No stars were visible as everyone settled into their lessness. After the walk, the young people said good bye young people from all over the city to camp out on their “home” for the night, a cardboard box. The temperatures to friends, old and new, and left with increased gratitude front lawn to show support for their homeless brothers and dipped into the thirties, streetlights glared, and traffic roared for their homes and a heightened level of compassion for sisters and raise awareness of this ever-growing problem. down Providence Road. The group realized very quickly their homeless brothers and sisters. Young people from local Methodist, Presbyterian, Universalist Unitarian, Seventh Day Adventist, and Episco- pal Churches joined together to bear witness to the fact that, although their religious beliefs differ, they all agree that homelessness is a problem that needs to be solved. After arriving at Christ Church, the youth listened to talks from formerly homeless people, then, participated in a Poverty Simulation provided by Cri- sis Assistance Ministries. During the simulation, they experienced a typical month in the life of someone living in Tucked away under cardboard, youth experience what it is like to be homeless Young people from Homeless Campout walk with hundreds of others to raise aware- poverty. Erin Quealey, a member of while raising awareness about the issue. ness of homelessness.

January 2010 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-5 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome 2010 Convention ‘All Are Welcome’

‘ALL ARE WELCOME’ Here the love of God, through Jesus, Two Oaks Marty Haugen is revealed in time and space, as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive; Let us build a house where hands will reach built of hopes and dreams and visions, beyond the wood and stone rock of faith and vault of grace; to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, here the love of Christ shall end divisions: and live the Word they’ve known. Here the outcast and the stranger All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. bear the image of God’s face; let us bring an end to fear and danger: Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. where all god’s children dare to seek to dream God’s reign anew. Let us build a house where all are named, Here the cross shall stand as witness their songs and visions heard and as symbol of God’s grace; and loved and treasured, taught and claimed here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. a banquet hall on holy ground, where peace and justice meet. Used by licensed permission

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• Botswana Companion Relationship Church, Winston-Salem Committee, 2008-present • Priest-in-Charge (current) – St. Stephen’s • Safe Church Trainer, 2005-present Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem Nominations • Bishop’s Appointee (current) – Cursillo Secretariat, Diocese of North Carolina to the Diocesan Council th LAY ORDER The Rev. John G. Tampa 3 to be elected for a 3-year term Residence: Southern Pines 194 Convention Tim Berry Position: Rector, Emman- Standing Committee • Christian Education Committee Chair Residence: Raleigh uel Parish, Southern Pines • Worship Committee Home Parish: St. LAY ORDER Nominator: The Rev. • Committee on Aging Michael’s, Raleigh 1 to be elected for a 3-year term Marty Stebbins, Sandhills • Parish 175th Anniversary Committee Nominator: Rev. Samuel Episcopal Cluster Timothy J. Burgess Gregory Jones, Congregational & Diocesan offices, St. Michael’s, Raleigh Residence: Seven Lakes CLERGY ORDER current or past: Congregational & Diocesan offices, • Member, Presiding Bishop’s UTO Advi- Home Parish: St. Mary 2 to be elected for a 3-year term current or past: sory Committee (July 2008) Magdalene, Seven Lakes The Rev. John Gibson • Vestry, 3007-2009 • Member, Episcopal Church Executive Nominator: The Rev. Residence: Raleigh • Junior Warden, 2009 Council’s INC055 UTO Task Force Marty Stebbins, Sandhills • Stewardship Chair, 2006 (present) Position: Senior Episcopal Cluster • Delegate to Diocesan Convention • Member, Diocesan Employee Policy Associate, St. Michael’s Congregational & Committee (present) Diocesan offices, current or past: Nominator: Rev. Samuel • Chair, Diocesan Fair Share Procedure Diocese of Minnesota 1967-1997 Gregory Jones, St. Tom Fennimore Task Force (present) • Parish Service: Member of St. Edward’s Michael’s Raleigh Residence: Charlotte • Chair, Faith and Morals Committee (2009 Episcopal church in Duluth, Lector, Congregational & Congregation: Holy Diocesan Convention) L.E.M., Vestry Member, Treasurer and Diocesan offices, current or past: Comforter, Charlotte • Alternate Deputy General Convention – Senior Warden, delegate to Diocesan • Dean, Raleigh Convocation Diocese of Pennsylvania (2006) Nominator: Joseph S. Annual Conventions • Diocesan Stewardship Committee • Member, Diocesan South Regional Priest Ferrell, Chapel of the • Diocesan Service: Board of Directors of • Diocesan Committee on New Congregation Search Committee (2009) Cross, Chapel Hill Cass Lake Episcopal Camp, 1986-1995 Development Camp Dean of five weekly families • Raleigh Convocation new Church Planning Congregational & camps, 1987-1992; Standing Commit- Committee Diocesan offices, current or past: Ecclesiastical Court tee, 1994-1997; Diocese of North Caro- • Trustee of the Francis J. Murdoch Memorial Diocese, Current: • Communications Committee lina 1997- present Society LAY ORDER • Personal Policies Task Force of Diocesan • Parish Service: Member of Emmanuel 1 to be elected for a 3-year term Episcopal Church, Southern Pines, Ves- Council try Member, Stephen Ministry Leader, The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams Diocese, Past: G. Peter Macon Lay Eucharist Minister, Licensed Lay • Alternate Deputy to 2006 and 2009 Residence: Chapel Hill Residence: Davidson Preacher; Member of St. Mary Magda- General Conventions Position: Rector, Chapel • Deputy to 2003 General Convention Home Parish: St. Alban’s lene Church, Seven Lakes, Senior War- of the Cross den, Treasurer, Vestry Member, Del- • Diocesan Council, 3 Terms Episcopal Church, egate to Diocesan Annual Convention, Nominator: The Rev. • Ecclesiastical Court, 2 Terms Davidson Lay Eucharist Minister Anne Hodges-Copple, • Co-Chair, Board of Visitors Weekend at Nominator: Diocesan • Diocesan Service: Sandhills Convoca- St. Luke’s, Durham The Summit Council tion, Lay Warden, 2002-2008; Southern Congregational & Parish, Current: Congregational & Diocesan offices, Region, member of Priest Search Com- Diocesan offices, current or past: • Chair, Capital Campaign current or past: mittee • Diocesan Council, 2005-2009 Parish, Past: • Member of Diocesan Council, Class of 2011 • Standing Committee, 2001-2004; • Vestry, 5 terms • Senior Warden, St. Alban’s, 3 years President 2003 • Senior Warden, 3 terms • Project Coordinator of Costa Rica Mis- Thomas F. Womble III • Standing Committee, 1994-1997; CLERGY ORDER sion with Christo Reucitada and building President 1996 Residence: Tarboro 2 to be elected for a 3-year term of day care in Heredia • Dean, Durham Convocation 1992-1994 Home Parish: • Developing lay leadership training pro- • Commission on Ministry, 1988-1992; Calvary Parish The Rev. Dr. Hector Sintim gram for Costa Rica Chair 1990-1992 • Coordinator of advance planning for St. Nominator: The Rev. Residence: Raleigh • Founding Chair Aids Committee, 1985-1987 Alban’s David E. Buck, St. Alban’s Position: Priest-in-Charge, • Delegation to Diocesan Convention sev- Episcopal, Davidson St. Stephen’s Episcopal eral times Congregational & The Rev. Jamie E. L’Enfant Church, Winston-Salem • Former Junior & Senior Warden, St. Diocesan offices, current or past: Residence: Greensboro Nominator: Joseph S. Thomas Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY • Diocesan Council Position: Rector, Ferrell, Chapel of the • Property Management Committee St. Clement’s, Clemmons Cross, Chapel Hill • Business Affairs and Administration Dept. Congregational & Diocesan offices, Richard M. Taylor, Jr. • Diocesan Continuing Education Grants Nominator: The Rev. E. Sealy Cross, current or past: Residence: Chapel Hill Committee • Diocesan Youth Director – Diocese of • Convocation Warden The Episcopal Church of Home Parish: Chapel the Ascension Sekondi of the Cross • Vestry • Precentor – St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dio- Congregational & Diocesan offices, Nominator: Diocesan • Senior Warden cese of Sekondi current or past: Council • Junior Warden • Chair for Evangelism – Christian Council • Diocesan Council, 2006-2009 • Diocesan Convention Delegate of Churches – Ghana Congregational & • Ecclesiastical Court, 2008-present • Every Member Canvass Chair • Associate Rector – St. Ambrose Episcopal Diocesan offices, current or past: • Commission on Ministry, 1996-2004 • Discernment Committee (3) Church, Raleigh • I am a life-long Episcopalian, grew up in • Chartered Committee on Christian • Rector Search Committee (2) • Assistant Rector – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Trinity Church, Asheville, NC. • Christian Education Teacher Formation, 1998-present Continued on page D-8

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Nominations continued from page D-7 Trustee, University Carolyn Beranek Richard Higginbotham Richard M. Taylor, Jr. (continued) of the South Residence: Laurinburg Residence: Pinehurst • I joined the Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Home Parish: Home Parish: Sacred Hill in 1979 and remain an active member, LAY ORDER St. David’s, Laurinburg Heart including involvement on the following: 1 to be elected for a 3-year term • Vestry Member, 2 terms Nominator: John A. Nominator: John A. • Social Ministries Committee Chair Jonathan M. Engram Greer, Holy Comforter Greer, Holy Comforter • Finance Committee Chair Residence: Winston- Congregational & Congregational & • Senior Warden Salem Diocesan offices, current or past: Diocesan offices, current or past: • Diocesan Council Home Parish: St. Paul’s, • Senior Warden, St. David’s - 3 Terms • CFO Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, • Finance Department Chair Winston-Salem • Junior Warden, St. David’s – 2 Terms 2004-Present • I am a lawyer, and was Director of the • Convention Delegate, St. David’s – 3 • Treasurer, Moore County Chamber of statewide program for delivery of legal Nominator: Robert E. Times Commerce, 2008-2009 services the poor and now serve as CEO of Holtzclaw, St. Paul’s, • Supply Organist, St. David’s • Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Winston-Salem • Sunday School Teacher 2006-2008 Congregational & Diocesan offices, • Journey to Adulthood Leader current or past: CLERGY ORDER • Trustee, University of the South, Keith Junk 1 to be elected for a 3-year term Sewanee, TN, 2007 to present Louis F. Gentry Residence: Pinehurst Residence: Whispering The Rev. David Frazelle • Long Range Planning Committee, Home Parish: Brownson University of the South Pines Memorial Presbyterian Residence: Durham • Constitution and Ordinances Committee, Home Parish: Emmanuel Church Position: Assoc. Rector University of the South Nominator: John A. Nominator: John A. for Parish Ministry, Chapel • Vestry, St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem, Greer, Holy Comforter Greer, Holy Comforter of the Cross, Chapel Hill 2004-2006 Congregational & Congregational & Diocesan offices, Nominator: Diocesan • Chair, Men’s Prayer Breakfast, St. Paul’s, Diocesan offices, current or past: Council Winston-Salem, 2007 to present current or past: • Chair, Men & Missions, St. Paul’s, • Director, Penick Village (current) • Penick Village Board of Directors Congregational & Winston-Salem, 2007 to present • Treasurer, Penick Village Foundation Member Diocesan offices, current or past: • Head Usher, St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem, (current) • Finance Committee • Francis Murdock Society 1998 to 2000 • Vestry, Holy Family, Danville, IL • Vestry, St. Michaels in the Hills, Ottowa • Diocesan Council • Lay Reader, St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem, • Jr. Warden, Holy Family, Danville, IL Hills, Ohio 1997 to present • Vestry, St. Timothy’s, Wilson, NC • Senior Warden, St. Michaels in the Hills • Lay Eucharist Minister The Rev. Sarah Hollar • BA, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, • Treasurer of the Penick Village Board 1983 Residence: Huntersville May H. Sherrod • JD, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Thomas McBride Goodrum Position: Rector, St. Residence: Raleigh 1983 Residence: Winston- Mark’s Episcopal Church, Home Parish: • Occupation: Attorney, Womble Carlyle Salem Church of Huntersville Sandridge & Rice, PLLC the Good Shepherd Home Parish: St. Paul’s, Nominator: Diocesan Winston-Salem Nominator: John A. Council Greer, Holy Comforter Nominator: John A. Congregational & Board of Directors, Greer, Holy Comforter Congregational & Diocesan offices, current or past: Penick Village Diocesan offices, current or past: • Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Congregational & LAY ORDER/CLERGY ORDER • Vestry Huntersville, NC 2005-present Diocesan offices, current or past: 10 to be elected for 3-year terms • Senior Warden • Asst. to the Rector, St. Luke’s Salisbury, • Diocese of North Carolina: 1 to be elected for a 2-year term • VP & Pres Province IV Altar Guild NC 2003-2005 Trustee, University of the South, 6 years 1 to be elected for a 1-year term • VP & Pres National Altar Guild • Diocesan Council Member 2007-2009 Regent, University of the South, 6 years • Diocesan Council • Chair, Department of Congregational Betty Atwell Co-Chair Sewanee’s Endowment, 2 years • Standing Committee Support & Development 2008-2009 • Vestry, St. John’s, Charlotte, 3 years Residence: Greensboro • Bishop Search Committee • Chair, Companion Diocese Committee – • St. Paul’s Winston-Salem: • ECW Vice President Home Parish: St. Costa Rica 2005-2008 Vestry, 6 years; Senior Warden, 1 year • Diocesan Altar Guild Director Andrew’s, Greensboro • Charter Committee on Global Mission Junior Warden; Co-Chairman, Every • NC Episcopal Foundation, Current 2004-2008 Nominator: John A. Member Canvas; Chairman Trust Greer, Holy Comforter Commission, 4 years; Stephen Minister, 5 Congregational & years (continuing) Robert Ellis Stemler The Rev. Frederick J. Warnecke Diocesan offices, current or past: • Kanuga Conference Center Residence: Southern Residence: Greensboro • Board of Directors, Penick Village Original Endowment President Pines Position: Retired (current) Home Parish: Brownson Nominator: Diocesan Council • Rector Search Committee Member David Byrd Gwinn Memorial Presbyterian (current) Church Congregational & Diocesan offices, Residence: Pinehurst • ECW: President, Kitchen Chair, Treasurer, current or past: Home Parish: Emmanuel Nominator: John A. Bazaar Chair Greer, Holy Comforter • Ecclesiastical Court, 2003-2009 • Facilities Team for Capital Campaign Episcopal Church, • Interim Vicar, St. Paul’s Thomasville, • Stephen Minister (current) Southern Pines Congregational & Diocesan offices, 2002-2005 • Junior Warden Nominator: John A. current or past: • Rector, St. Francis, Greensboro, 1985-1998 • Senior Warden Greer, Holy Comforter • Resident, Penick Village • Chair, Commission on Dispatch of • Penick Village Board of Directors Member • Endowment Fund, Chair Congregational & Business, 1992-2001 • Area Representative on Resident’s Council • Endowment Fund Member Diocesan offices, current or past: • Standing Committee, 1995-1998 • Health & Ethics Committee • Vestry • Redeemer Episcopal Church, Bryn Mawr, • President of Standing Committee, 1998 • Marketing Committee • EYC Advisor PA, Sunday School Teacher 1986-1988 • Commission on Constitutions and Canons • Focus Committee • Delegate to Diocesan Convention (2 Terms) • St. John on the Mountain, Bernardsville, • Deputy to General Convention, 1982, • Dining Card Committee • Board of Visitors, The Summit NJ: Vestry Member, 2000-2003 Chairman, Diocese of Newark Finance Committee, 1998-2003

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Nominations continued from page D-8 Pricilla Swindell Residence: Raleigh Home Parish: Resolutions of the St. Michael’s Nominator: John A. Greer, Holy Comforter Congregational & 194th Convention Diocesan offices, current or past: • Standing Committee Resolution 1. On Amending to professors, tutors, or students in any rec- become effective if the above amendments • Diocesan Council the Constitution to Assure ognized theological seminary of this Church, are approved on second reading. The prin- • Summit Board Funding of the Mission and or college maintained and governed in part cipal provisions are contained in a com- • Vestry, St. Michael’s Ministry Budget of the by the Diocese, or to any officers or mem- plete revision of Canon 18, which would All aforementioned offices held in the past Diocese bers of the staff of the Executive Council, be rewritten to read: or to chaplains in the Armed Forces of the United States, or to members of the clergy “Canon 18 The Rev. Fred L. Thompson Section 1. Article IX, Section 7, of the Constitution of the Diocese of North Caro- in charge of congregations of this Diocese. The Mission and Ministry of the Diocese Residence: lina is amended as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Article Southern Pines IX, Section 7, every member of the Clergy Section 1. Each parish and mission shall Position: Priest “Section 7. Order who is regularly serving the diocese, a give in support of the Mission and Ministry Associate, St. Mary Each parish and mission shall pay its parish or mission in union with the Conven- Budget of the Diocese an amount equal to a Magdalene, Seven Lakes proportionate share of (1) the stipends of the tion, or another ministry within the diocese tithe (10%) of its total operating income for Nominator: John A. Bishop and any other bishops serving in this recognized by the Ecclesiastical Authority the preceding year or such greater percentage, Greer, Holy Comforter Diocese, together with the necessary expenses is entitled to vote.” not to exceed fourteen percent (14%), as may have been established by the Convention. On Congregational & Diocesan offices, of that office, (2) the necessary expenses of the Convention and the officers and entities of Section 3. Article III, Section 4 of the or before June 1 of each year, the Diocesan current or past: Constitution of the Diocese of North Caro- Council shall give notice to each parish and Past: the Diocese established by this Constitution, lina is amended as follows: mission of its required contribution for the • Diocesan Council (3) any obligation of this Diocese mandated upcoming year, using the most recent paro- • The Summit Board by the Constitution or Canons of General “Section 4. Except as otherwise pro- chial report data available at that time. The • Penick Board Convention or the canons of this Diocese, vided in Article IX, Section 7, each parish Council may later adjust the required contri- • Dean, Sandhills Convocation and (4) the necessary expenses of deputies and mission in union with the Convention bution using more recent data if the parish or • Bishop Search Committee from this Diocese to the General Conven- shall be entitled to be represented at its ses- mission has been prevented, for good cause, • Regional Priest Search Committee tion and the Synod of the Fourth Province. sions by lay delegates whose number shall from filing a timely parochial report. • Interim Rector It is expected that each parish and mission be determined in proportion to the number Current: will uphold the mission and ministry of the of enrolled adults who are communicants Section 2. Parishes and missions that are • Chaplain to the Retired, Sandhills Diocese by accepting its share of the cost of in good standing of the parish or mission able to do so are encouraged to contribute Convocation diocesan programs. Each parish and mis- sion shall give in support of the Mission and as specified by canon. more than the amount required and may, Ministry Budget of the Diocese an amount These delegates shall be elected by the if the vestry so desires, specify the uses to Harriet Holt Whitley equal to a tithe (10%) of its total operating vestry from among the enrolled confirmed which such additional contributions shall adults who are communicants in good stand- be put. Parishes and missions that are Residence: Burlington income for the preceding year, or such greater percentage, not to exceed fourteen percent ing of the parish or mission. unable to give the amount required due to Home Parish: Church of (14%), as may have been established by the The delegates shall be chosen in a manner extenuating circumstances may follow the the Holy Comforter Convention. The Diocesan Council may provided by canon to assure that approxi- appeal procedures described in Section 3. Nominator: Patsy Smith reduce the amount required of any parish or mately one-third of the entire lay membership Not later than August 15, each parish and Congregational & mission for good cause shown. The clergy of the Convention is subject to election each mission shall acknowledge in writing to the Diocesan offices, and lay delegates of any parish or mission year. The initial terms of delegates elected by Diocesan Council its commitment to give current or past: which fails to comply with this obligation virtue of this article shall be determined by the amount required, to give more than that, Parish, Past: shall be deprived of the right to vote in the the Secretary of the Convention in accordance or to state its intent to appeal for a reduc- • Vestry Convention and the parish or mission shall with canon. Subject to changes in represen- tion. Failure to respond shall be deemed • Junior and Senior Warden be subject to such other sanctions as may be tation required by changes in the numbers acceptance of the amount required. • President ECW imposed by canon until the obligation has of enrolled confirmed adults who are com- • Sunday School Teacher been fully discharged.” municants in good standing of parishes and Section 3. The vestry of any parish or • Sponsor for Journey to Adulthood missions, and upon the expiration of each mission that believes, for good cause, that it Current: Section 2. Article III, Section 3, of the term thereafter, each vestry shall elect for a will be unable to give the amount required to • Altar Guild Constitution of the Diocese of North Caro- term of three years a successor for each lay the Mission and Ministry Budget of the Dio- • ECW lina is amended as follows: delegate whose term has expired. cese may file a written appeal not later than • Penick Village Board of Directors Each vestry shall be entitled to elect, for August 15. The appeal shall be addressed to “Section 3. The members of the Clergy one-year terms, a number of alternate del- the Assessment Appeals Board, shall state the Order of the Convention include (i) every egates, subject to the same qualifications, reasons for the appeal, and shall be signed active and resigned bishop of this Diocese equal to the delegates elected, who shall be by the rector, vicar, or other member of the whose principal residence is located therein, authorized, in the order of their election, clergy in charge and the wardens. The Board (ii) every member of the clergy of the Church to fill any vacancy that may occur in the shall meet with representatives of the parish 100,000 who is canonically resident in the Diocese delegation originally chosen.” or mission to hear its request for a reduction and whose principal residence is located and the supporting reasons. The Board shall ways to say therein, and (iii) every other member of Calendared for second reading by the consider any relevant evidence offered by the the clergy of the Church, or pastor of the Secretary of the Convention. vestry or requested by the Board, including, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but not limited to, current financial statements, welcome who is regularly serving a parish or mission EXPLANATION the level of stewardship training and education, in union with the Convention, or another The above amendments were adopted on the nature of the annual stewardship campaign, th ministry within the diocese recognized by first reading by the 193rd Annual Convention and any extraordinary circumstances. On the 194 Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority. All members and are before the 194th Annual Convention basis of its review, the Board may either affirm of the Clergy Order are entitled to seat and for consideration on second reading. or reduce the amount required for that parish January 22-23, 2010 voice in the Convention. The restriction of Act 2009-3 of the 193rd Annual Con- or mission for the upcoming year. The Board’s residence as above required shall not apply vention enacted implementing canons to decision, and the Continued on page D-10

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Resolutions continued from page D-9 Section 9. The Council shall have power f. A description of the level of stew- of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, reasons therefor, shall be reported promptly to expend all moneys provided in the budget ardship training and education in the That the following new Canon be estab- in writing to the rector, vestry, and Diocesan for the purposes therein specified, to expend congregation. lished to give permanent seat and voice to Council. If the Board recommends a reduction, any surplus received in any year over and g. The nature of the annual stewardship members of the Diocese Campus Ministries it shall refer the parish or mission to appro- above diocesan and national obligations, campaign in the congregation. at Annual Convention. priate sources of assistance for stewardship and to amend the budget when in its judg- h. Any extraordinary circumstances faced and congregational growth and development. ment a change is necessary and prudent.” by the congregation. Canon xx i. A detailed plan, including timeline, Campus Ministry Presence in Convention Section 4. If a parish or mission has failed Act 2009-3 also makes technical and outlining how to bring the congre- by the tenth day preceding the Annual Con- conforming changes in several other Canons. gation into full compliance with the Section 1. For the purposes of this Canon vention to pay the full amount required of it Diocesan Fair Share Plan. the term “Campus Ministry” shall mean for the preceding calendar year, the Secre- At its regular meeting on October 15, j. Other data as considered relevant by student members of campus ministries sup- tary of the Convention shall strike from the 2009, the Diocesan Council adopted the the congregation. ported by the Diocese and who are active roll of voting delegates all members of the following guidelines for the Fair Share k. Other information as required by the members of the Worshiping Community. clergy assigned to and serving that parish or Appeals Board that will be established if Fair Share Appeals Board Section 2. Each Campus Ministry shall mission and its lay delegates. Such members the constitutional amendments submitted 3. The Fair Share Appeals Board will be entitled to be represented at the sessions of the clergy and lay delegates shall retain by Resolution 1 are approved by the 194th consider all appeals on a case by case basis of the Convention with seat and voice by their seats in the Convention and shall have Annual Convention. subject to the following guidelines and those one lay delegate and one alternate nomi- voice on all matters except those related to contained in Canon 18: nated at the discretion of the Worshiping revenues and expenditures of the diocese and Guidelines for the Canon 18 a. A call for the highest level of pastoral Community each for a one year term. The establishment of the required percentage of Fair Share Appeals Board sensitivity with respect to such appeals nominated delegates will be forwarded to giving for the following year. In addition, the will be taken, considering both the cir- The Committee on Ministry in Higher Edu- vestry of a parish shall not elect a rector, nor We, the clergy and people of the Diocese of cumstances of the congregation and cation for approval. shall the rector call an assistant minister or North Carolina, confess our need to give of our the needs of all the other parishes and Section 3. Nothing in this Canon shall other member of the clergy, as long as the time, talent, and treasure to carry out the work missions that make up the Diocese. be deemed to restrict or otherwise limit the parish remains in arrears. If a parish fails Christ has given us to do through his Church.  We know that paper cannot tell your election of an enrolled confirmed adult com- for two consecutive years to contribute the We embrace our heritage of supporting one story completely. Our desire is to come municant in good standing of a parish or amount required of it, the Secretary of the another and joining together to accomplish to know you and your church better and mission who is also a member of a Campus Convention shall so certify to the Ecclesiasti- that work. We acknowledge our responsibility to see how we, the Diocesan Council Ministry in the Diocese as a delegate from cal Authority, the Standing Committee, and to support the episcopacy and to provide for and the other 128 congregations of such parish or ministry. the Trustees of the Diocese and that parish the mission and ministry of the diocese. We the Diocese of North Carolina, may Submitted by the Rev. Karen Barfield shall be deemed by operation of this canon to recognize the tithe as the minimum standard best be of help. Therefore, it may be for the Chartered Committee on Ministry be changed in status from parish to mission. of giving enjoined by Holy Scripture, and we appropriate for the Fair Share Appeals in Higher Education. acknowledge the importance of practicing Board to meet with you personally. the tithe in word and deed, both as individu- Section 5. The Assessment Appeal Board b. The principle governing all appeals is Resolution 4. On a Just als and as Christians joined together in faith shall consist of five lay persons and four that any reduction in fair share giving Approach to Higher communities, the Diocese of North Carolina, members of the clergy elected by the Dioc- is in effect a subsidy of the congrega- Education in North Carolina. esan Council for overlapping three-year and The Episcopal Church. Finally, we feel tion by the other parishes and missions terms on nomination of the Ecclesiastical strongly the bonds that draw us together as that make up the Diocese. Program and Resolved that the 194th annual conven- Authority. The chair shall be designated by members of the Body of Christ. We therefore staff expenses will be carefully scruti- tion of the Diocese of North Carolina affirm the Ecclesiastical Authority. desire that funding of the mission and minis- nized using this principle. Budgets that this portion of Resolution B006 presented try of the Diocese be accomplished fairly and contain discretionary spending will be to the 2009 General Convention: Resolved, Section 6. On or after September 1 of each equitably through means that promote both carefully scrutinized. Pastoral concerns That inasmuch as youth are a priority of year the Council shall prepare and adopt a Mis- compassion and accountability. We affirm that may also be addressed including the the Episcopal Church, the 76th General sion and Ministry Budget of the Diocese for no local faith community will be required to congregation’s stewardship program Convention support the provision of condi- the ensuing calendar year to be recommended contribute more than its fair share, and that and process of Christian formation. tional legal status for undocumented youth to the Convention. In preparing the budget, none will be allowed to contribute less than c. The Fair Share Appeals Board will notify who arrived as infants and/or children and the Council shall take into consideration its its fair share. To accomplish these ends we all parties, stipulated in Canon 18, Sec- have grown up as members of our com- recommendations to the last preceding Con- have enacted as follows: [Preamble to Act tion 3, of its decision on whether or not munities and schools, providing for them vention concerning proposed new programs 2009-3 of the 193rd Annual Convention, On an appeal is granted by October 15th of the opportunity to pursue higher education for the ensuing calendar year, the action of the Amending the Constitution and Canons to the year in which the appeal is filed. and/or serve the United States so they can Convention with respect to such recommen- Assure Funding of the Mission and Ministry d. If the Board recommends a reduction, become full contributing members of our dations, the proposed budgets submitted by Budget of the Diocese.] it shall refer the parish or mission to communities and could eventually become each department and agency of the Diocese, appropriate sources of assistance for U.S. Citizens; and be it further and any other information believed pertinent. 1. The deadline for filing complete appeals stewardship and congregational growth Resolved that inasmuch as youth are The contributions required by this Canon shall will be August 15 of the preceding year and development. a priority for the Diocese of North Caro- be set out in a schedule to become a part of for which the appeal is sought. No appeal lina, the 194th annual convention of this will be considered after that date except for diocese urge the North Carolina General the annual budget. Resolution 2. On Support for unforeseen circumstances that might arise Assembly and the Board of the North Caro- a “Single Payer” Universal Section 7. The Convention shall have the after the deadline. lina Community College system to make Health Care Program. power to act on the budget recommended by 2. All appeals must include the follow- enrollment as a North Carolina resident in the Council and to make any modification ing as attachments: Resolved by the 194th Annual Conven- all programs of the Community Colleges which, in its discretion, it deems wise. The a. A dated cover letter signed by the rec- tion of the Episcopal Diocese of North available to any graduate of a North Caro- Convention may adjust the amount required tor (vicar) and senior warden. Carolina that the Episcopal Diocese of lina High School without distinction based of each parish and mission by a uniform per- b. The reason(s) for and amount of the North Carolina support passage of federal on immigration status. centage of reduction if the budget adopted reduction that is sought. legislation establishing a “single payer” Submitted by the Rev. Frederick Clark- by the Convention can be funded by less c. Year-to-date financial statement. universal health-care program: call for a son for the Chartered Committee on His- than the contribution percentage set by the d. Copies of the completed parochial federal law guaranteeing adequate health panic Ministry previous Convention. report and the completed audit report care insurance for every citizen. required to have been filed for the Submitted by Ann Caron, St. Paul’s Comments and Biblical Touchstones Section 8. It shall be the duty of each previous year by Canon 30, Section 5 Louisburg Do Not Oppress the Alien - Leviticus parish and mission to remit its contribution (Parochial Reports), Canon 20, Section 19:33-34 to the Treasurer of the Diocese in twelve 6(a) – Missions or Canon 21, Section Resolution 3. On Campus “When an alien resides with you in your equal monthly installments on or before the 4(h) – Parishes, of the Canons of the Ministry Presence in land, you shall not oppress the alien. The twenty-fifth day of the month for which it Diocese of North Carolina. Convention alien who resides with you shall be to you is payable. This obligation may be prepaid e. The congregation’s projected budget as the citizen among you; you shall love the in whole or in part at any time. for the year in which the appeal is filed. Resolved by the 194th Annual Convention Continued on page D-11

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Resolutions continued from page D-10 What we’ve come to see as a simple IV.5.1 of the national canons. votes shall serve an initial three-year term, alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the matter of convenience actually has serious the next highest an initial two-year term and land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” environmental and cost impacts. WHEREAS, the General Convention has the next highest an initial one-year term. comprehensively revised Title IV effective The Laity receiving the highest number of All Christians Are United in Baptism Resolution 6. On Support of July 1, 2011. votes shall serve an initial three-year term, without Distinction - Ephesians 2:14-3:2 the Genesis Covenant the next highest an initial two-year term and “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has RESOLVED, that, effective July 1, 2011, the next highest an initial one-year term. To th made both groups into one and has broken Resolved, That the 194 Diocesan Con- Canon 31 of the Canons of the Diocese of each Convention thereafter, the Diocesan down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility vention of North Carolina supports the action North Carolina is hereby repealed in its Council shall nominate two candidates for th between us. He has abolished the law with of the 76 General Convention affirming that entirety, except as otherwise provided in each vacancy and the Convention shall elect its commandments and ordinances, so that he The Episcopal Church become a signatory Canon IV.20 of the Canons for the Govern- one person to fill each vacancy. Additional might create in himself one new humanity in of the Genesis Covenant, which states “We ment of The Episcopal Church with respect nominations may be made pursuant to the place of the two, thus making peace, and might will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from to any pending matter, and the following Rules of Order of the Convention. reconcile both groups to God in one body every facility we maintain by a minimum of Canon 31 Ecclesiastical Discipline is hereby through the cross, thus putting to death that 50% in ten years,” and be it further approved and adopted effective July 1, 2011. Section 2.05 Vacancies. Vacancies on hostility through it. So he came and proclaimed Resolved, That the Administration, Clergy the Board shall be filled as follows: peace to you who were far off and peace to and Laity of this Diocese work diligently CANON 31 those who were near; for through him both of toward meeting this goal. ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINE (a) Upon the determination that a vacancy us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So Submitted by the Rev. Thomas Droppers exists, the President of the Board shall notify then you are no longer strangers and aliens, for the Chartered Committee on Environ- Section 1. Title IV of General Can- the Bishop of the vacancy and request appoint- but you are citizens with the saints and also mental Ministry. ons. Those provisions of Title IV of the ment of a replacement member of the same members of the household of God, built upon General Canons which are applicable to the order as the member to be replaced. the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Comment: Diocese are hereby incorporated as part of (b) The Bishop shall appoint a replace- with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. [See General Convention Res. 2009-C070.] this Canon. To the extent, if any, that any of ment Board member in consultation with In him the whole structure is joined together The Genesis Covenant is an invitation to every the provisions of this Canon are in conflict the Diocesan Council. and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in community of faith to take action to reverse or inconsistent with the provisions of Title (c) Persons appointed to fill vacancies whom you also are built together spiritually global warming and is a witness of national IV, the provisions of Title IV shall govern. on the Board shall meet the same eligibil- into a dwelling-place for God.” religious bodies to the holiness of creation ity requirements as apply to elected Board and their commitment to protect the Earth Section 2. Discipline Structure members. God’s Redemption Is at Work Where as a sacred trust. It was articulated in June, (d) With respect to a vacancy created for People Are Open to Others - Luke 24:25-27 2007, by the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, an Section 2.01 Disciplinary Board. The any reason other than pursuant to a challenge “But the truth is, there were many wid- Episcopal bishop. It is an expression of unity Board shall consist of seven persons four as provided below, the term of any person ows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the of the world’s religious communities in the of whom are members of the Clergy and selected as a replacement Board member heaven was shut up for three years and six face of a shared crisis and a challenge to all three of whom are Laity. No member of shall be until the next annual Convention. months, and there was a severe famine over other sections of society to join people of the Standing Committee shall serve as a With respect to a vacancy resulting from all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of faith in a global effort to change history by member of the Board. a challenge, the replacement Board mem- them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. changing behavior. ber shall serve only for the proceedings There were also many lepers in Israel in the To help empower faith communities to Section 2.02 Clergy Members. The for which the elected Board member is not time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them meet its goals in fulfilling the reduction in Clergy members of the Board must be serving as a result of the challenge. was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” greenhouse gas emissions, The Genesis canonically and geographically resident Covenant maintains an interactive web site in the Diocese. Section 2.06 Preserving Impartiality. In (www.genesiscovenant.org) where people any proceeding under this Title, if any member Resolution 5. On Restricting of all faiths, working together, may achieve Section 2.03 Lay Members. The lay of a Conference Panel or Hearing Panel of the Use of Bottled Water. an historic change for the sake of our chil- members of the Board shall be enrolled the Board shall become aware of a personal Resolved, that parishes of the Diocese dren. The web site also contains a link to a confirmed adults who are communicants in conflict of interest of undue bias, that mem- of North Carolina restrict the use of bottled sermon on the Genesis Covenant presented good standing and geographically resident ber shall immediately notify the President of water at church-sponsored activities where by Bishop Charleston at the National Cathe- in the Diocese. the Board and request a replacement member safe, because of the extreme negative envi- dral on February 24, 2008. of the Panel. Respondent’s Counsel and the ronmental impact associated with its pro- Section 2.04 Election. (a) The mem- Church Attorney shall have the right to chal- bers of the Board shall be elected by the lenge any member of a Panel for conflict of duction and distribution. Resolution 7. On Convention. Each member shall be elected interest or undue bias by motion to the Panel Submitted by the Rev. Thomas Droppers Implementing Title IV of the for a three-year term; except, if a mem- for disqualification of the challenged member. for the Chartered Committee for Environ- National Canons mental Ministry ber is elected by the Convention to fill a The members of the Panel not the subjects Title IV of the Canons for the Govern- vacancy, the term of such member shall be of the challenge shall promptly consider the Comment: This resolution is based on a ment of The Episcopal Church, entitled the unexpired term of the member being motion and determine whether the challenged similar resolution passed at the 2009 Gen- Ecclesiastical Discipline, prescribes stan- replaced. The terms of the members shall Panel member shall be disqualified from par- eral Convention [Res. 2009-A045]. Nega- dards and procedures for enforcing the commence on the first day of the month ticipating in that proceeding. tive environmental impacts associated with ordination vows taken by members of the following election, except the terms of the bottled water include: clergy by which they undertake special members elected prior to July 1, 2011 shall Section 2.07 President. Within 60 days • The water and energy inputs required responsibilities and accountabilities for commence on July 1, 2011, and shall end following the annual Convention, the Board for production; doctrine, discipline, worship and obedience. on the last day of the month in which the shall convene to elect a President to serve • The extraction and use of petroleum Title IV was comprehensively revised by annual Convention is held. for the following year. in the production of plastic bottles; the 76th General Convention in Resolution • The use of petroleum in the transport 2009-A185 to take effect on July 1, 2011. (b) The terms of office of the Board shall Section 2.08 Intake Officer. The Intake of the finished product; and Revised Title IV in the form of Resolution be staggered and arranged into three classes. Officer shall be appointed from time to • The disposal of about 80% of empty A185 may be found at http://gc2009.org/ At the first election under this Canon, the time by the Bishop after consultation with plastic bottles (to landfills, roadsides, ViewLegislation. The revision requires each Diocesan Council shall nominate at least the Board. The Bishop may appoint one or and oceans). Diocese to create a body to be known as the eight persons who are members of the Clergy more Intake Officers according to the needs Disciplinary Board and prescribes certain and six persons who are Laity for election as of the Diocese. The Bishop shall publish Furthermore, Americans spend over criteria as to its membership. These crite- members of the Disciplinary Board. Addi- the name(s) and contact information of the $8B per year on bottled water. A simple ria require a complete revision of Canon tional nominations may be made pursuant Intake Officer(s) throughout the Diocese. cost comparison: 31 of the Canons of the Diocese of North to the Rules of Order of the Convention. • Treated, filtered, delivered tap water: Carolina. This resolution is submitted to Those elected by the Convention shall be the Section 2.09 Investigator. The Bishop $0.002/gallon the 194th Annual Convention in order to four Clergy nominees receiving the highest shall appoint an Investigator in consulta- • Gasoline $3.00/gallon prepare for election of the new Disciplin- number of votes and the three Lay nominees tion with the President of the Board. The • Bottled water: $6.40/gallon (if pur- ary Board by the 195th Annual Convention receiving the highest number of votes. The Investigator may but need not be a Member chased in 20 oz. bottles for $1.00 each) in conformity to the mandates of Canon two Clergy receiving the highest number of of the Church. Continued on page D-12

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Section 2.10 Church Attorney. Within 60 days following each annual Convention, the Bishop, in consultation with the Stand- ing Committee, shall appoint an attorney to serve as Church Attorney to serve for Standing the following year. The person so selected must be a Member of the Church and a duly licensed attorney, but need not reside within the Diocese. Committee Section 2.11 Pastoral Response Coor- For the period January 24, 2009 – Decem- November 16, 2009 and advices the Bishop as Ecclesiastical dinator. The Bishop may appoint a Pastoral ber 1, 2000, the Standing Committee met The Rev. Howie Sasser Authority of the Diocese to give his written Response Coordinator, to serve at the will of monthly, except February and July. The Rev.Robert Black consent for the Wardens and Vestry of said the Bishop in coordinating the delivery of mission to offer for sale a five acre parcel appropriate pastoral responses provided for Members included (until Convention of land, adjacent to the property on which in Title IV.8 of the General Canons and this 2010) The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck (Secre- OTHER MATTERS CONCERN- the mission facilities are located and front- Canon. The Pastoral Response Coordinator tary), Robert Holtzclaw, The Rev. Timothy ING THE ORDINATION PROCESS ing on North Salem Street and the CSX may be the Intake Officer, but shall not be E. Kimbrough; (until Convention 2011) Railroad, for a purchase price of not less May 18, 2009 a person serving in any other appointed or The Rev. William Smyth (President), The than $350,000 without further consent and On motion made and duly seconded, elected capacity under this Canon. Hon. Martha Alexander. The Rev. George to use the net proceeds of any such sale to passed the following resolution: Adamik; (until Convention 2012) Martin discharge/reduce the currently outstanding The Standing Committee requests that Section 2.12 Advisors. In each proceeding H. Brinkley, Thomas H. Wellman, The Rev. indebtedness secured by the other property the Bishop notify the Standing Committee under this Canon, the Bishop shall appoint an Lorraine Ljunggren of the mission. of the details of any program of prepara- Advisor for the Complainant and an Advisor Motion passed 7-0-0. for the Respondent. Persons serving as Advi- tion (per Canon III. 8.5, a-g) for a person COUNCIL OF ADVICE in the ordination process and provide writ- sors shall hold no other appointed or elected April 20, 2009 The Committee met as Council of Advice ten copies of that program to the Standing position provided for under this Canon, and Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh to the Bishop of North Carolina in April, Committee at the time the program is put shall not include chancellors or vice chan- RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- June, September, October, and November. in place. The motion resulted in a 8-0-0 cellors of this Diocese or any person likely lution of the vestry of The Church of the vote, so approval was given. to be called as a witness in the proceeding. Good Shepherd, Raleigh, an Episcopal par- ORDINATION PROCESS ish in union with the Convention of the Dio- June 15, 2009 Section 2.13 Clerk. The Board shall Recommended for Candidacy for Priesthood: cese, the Standing Committee does hereby Reviewed documents for the Program appoint a Board Clerk to assist the Board give its consent and advises the Bishop as of Preparation from the Commission on with records management and administra- March 16, 2009 Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese to Ministry. tive support. The Clerk may be a member Kathy Pfister give his consent for the Vestry of said par- of the Board. Gabriel Lamazares ish to extend for an additional 365 days the Sara Palmer consent previously given for the parish to Section 3. Costs and Expenses TITLE IV ISSUES enter into a listing contract to sell Lots Nos. Section 3.01 Costs Incurred by the May 18, 2009 March 16, 2009 1 through 8, Carolina Lane, in the Town of Church. The reasonable costs and expenses Maria Kane Upon review of a Memo from Bishop Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, as of the Board, the Intake Officer, the Investi- Heather Warren Curry dated March 12, 2009, the Stand- specifically described in Deed Book 774, gator, the Church Attorney, the Board Clerk ing Committee moved that the letter dated Page 801, and Deed Book 788, Page 452, and the Pastoral Response Coordinator shall October 19, 2009 December 11, 2008 represents that the Rev. Warren County Public Registry. A com- be the obligation of the Diocese, subject to Roxane Gwyn Donald Roberts has abandoned the com- mission of 10% of the sales price may be budgetary constraints as may be established Lauren Kilbourn munion of this Church. paid to Coldwell Banker Advantage, with by the Diocesan Council. the approved sale price being lowered from November 16, 2009 $159,900.00 to $125,000.00 and with the Section 3.02 Costs Incurred by the Kelly Ayer EPISCOPAL CONSENTS ability to reduce the price further to not less Respondent. In the event of a final Order than $115,000.00 without being required May 18, 2009 dismissing the complaint, or by provisions of to seek the consent of the Bishop acting For the Episcopal Diocese of Northern a Covenant approved by the Bishop, the rea- Recommended for Ordination to Diacon- with the advice and consent of the Stand- Michigan, upon motion made and duly sec- sonable defense fees and costs incurred by the ate (transitional): ing Committee for such modification of onded, the Standing Committee withheld Respondent may be paid or reimbursed by the May 18, 2009 the terms of sale. consent to the Ordination and Consecration Diocese, subject to budgetary constraints as Timothy Backus Be It Further Resolved that because the of The Rev. Kevin Thew Forrester as Bishop. may be established by the Diocesan Council. Robert Black lots were given to the Church of the Good Howie Sasser Shepherd as part of a capital campaign for November 16, 2009 Section 4. Records the building of the Duncan-Giersch Cen- For the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Section 4.01 Records of Proceedings. October 19, 2009 ter, all funds collected from said sale shall upon motion made and duly seconded, the Records of active proceedings before the Heather Warren be used to reduce the debt incurred in the Standing Committee consented to the elec- Board, including the period of any pending building of the Duncan-Giersch Center. tion of The Rev. Scott Benhase as Bishop appeal, shall be preserved and maintained November 16, 2009 Diocesan. in the custody of the Clerk, if there be one, James Erwin May 18, 2009 otherwise by the Diocesan offices. All Saints’, Greensboro RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- Section 4.02 Permanent Records. The Recommended for Ordination to Diacon- CONSENTS TO REAL ESTATE lution of the vestry of All Saints Episcopal Bishop shall make provision for the per- ate (permanent) TRANSACTIONS Church, Greensboro, a parish in union with manent storage of records of all proceed- April 20, 2009 March 16, 2009 the Convention of the Diocese, the Commit- ings under this Title at the Diocese and the Gene Humphries tee does hereby give its consent and advises Archives of the Episcopal Church, as pre- Harrel Johnson Prince of Peace, Apex the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Authority of the scribed in Title IV of the General Canons. Sarah Woodard RESOLVED, that upon written resolution Diocese to give his consent for the Vestry Vernon Cahoon of the Vestry of Prince of Peace Episcopal of said parish to borrow the sum of up to Submitted by the Commission on Con- Church, Apex, a mission in union with $200,000.00 from RBC upon the following stitution and Canons Recommended for Ordination to the Priest- the Convention of the Diocese (the “Mis- terms and conditions: hood: sion”), the Standing Committee consents Continued on page D-13

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Standing Committee continued from page D-12 Wake Forest Federal Savings & Loan and Committee does hereby give its consent the for the congregation, working with the Loan Amount: $200,000.00 line of credit with Capital Bank and advises the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Trustees of the Diocese, to seek a purchaser Interest Rate: Initial interest rate of 4%, Collateral: First lien deed of trust on Authority of the Diocese to give his con- of its existing facilities pursuant to its plan adjustable monthly. Interest rate based on the church property at 830 Durham Road, sent for the Vestry of said parish to mod- of mission development including moving LIBOR+2.5%, with minimum interest rate Wake Forest, North Carolina ify its existing loan with Peoples Bank to its physical operations from its current loca- of 4%, and no cap. Execution: See Canon 23, Sec. 2 reduce the loan interest rate from 7.50% tion to the Beatties Ford Road Corridor area Payment Term: Line of credit with a term to 6.10%, provided that all other terms of Charlotte, subject to the further action of of one year, with an option to renew annu- Holy Comforter, Charlotte of the loan remain unchanged and in full the Committee and the Bishop acting with ally or convert to a fixed rate loan. Church RESOLVED, that upon the written force and effect. a current resolution of the vestry of the has the option to convert to a fixed term resolution of the vestry of The Episcopal congregation as called for by the Standing loan if one year term not renewed. Pay- Church of the Holy Comforter, Charlotte, June 15, 2009 Committee’s Check-List, to wit: ments of interest only on the outstanding a parish in union with the Convention of The Episcopal Campus Ministry at “An authorizing resolution that identi- principal balance. ayments of principal the Diocese, the Committee does hereby North Carolina State University for the fies the property, sets forth the terms of may be made at any time by the church in give its consent and advises the Bishop as creation of an Episcopal Intentional Hous- sale including the price agreed or sought, its discretion. Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese to ing Community. gives the provisions of any listing with a Prepayment Penalty: No give his consent for the Vestry of said parish WHEREAS, the Standing Committee has real estate agent, and gives the reasons Fees: $500.00 initial fee with a maximum to borrow the sum of up to $2,000,000.00 received the written request of the Advisory for the sale, including the application or renewal fee of $500.00. from Carolina Premier Bank upon the fol- Board for the Episcopal Campus Ministry for reservation of the proceeds of sale and a Use: Renovations to parish hall lowing terms and conditions: North Carolina State University, Meredith statement that the property is not needed Collateral: First lien deed of trust on Loan Amount: $2,000,000.00 College and Peace College (the “ECM”) to for the ongoing operations of the diocese, the church property at 4211 Wayne Road, Interest Rate: Variable rate of prime + establish an Episcopal Intentional Housing congregation, or institution.” Greensboro, North Carolina 0.00% with a 6.25% cap; or variable rate of Community by leasing the house located at All documents associated with the trans- Execution: See Canon 23, Sec. 2 prime - .50% with a 3.5% floor and a 6.25% 2209 Hope Street in Raleigh (the “Premises”) action, including listing agreements, offer cap; or fixed rate of 5.60% for 5 years. pursuant to a Lease Agreement between and sales contract, deeds, etc. should be St. Timothy’s, Wilson Payment Term: interest only for 24 months The Board of Trustees of the Endowment reviewed by the Trustees of the Diocese RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- during construction/draw period, followed Fund of North Carolina State University, as prior to execution. lution of the vestry of St. Timothy’s Epis- by monthly payments of principal and inter- Lessor, and The Trustees of the Protestant copal Church, Wilson, a parish in union est based on a 25 year amortization. Out- Episcopal Church in the Diocese of North From January 13, 2009: with the Convention of the Diocese, the standing principal and accrued interest due Carolina (the “Trustees”), as Lessee (the Pursuant to the action of the Committee Committee does hereby give its consent 5 years from commencement of monthly “Prime Lease”), and further subleasing at its meeting held on June 16, 2008 giv- and advises the Bishop as Ecclesiastical principal and interest payments. the Premises to four students active in the ing its consent and the subsequent action Authority of the Diocese to give his con- Prepayment Penalty: No ECM (the “Subtenants”) who will live on of the Bishop giving his consent for Saint sent for the Wardens and Vestry of said Fees: No origination fee. the Premises pursuant to Student Residential Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, parish to join with the other devisees under Use: New office and education building Rental Agreements (the “Subleases”); and Charlotte, a mission congregation in union the Last Will and Testament of Katherine and renovations to existing building. WHEREAS, the Prime Lease and the with the Convention of the Diocese, to pur- Deans Denny in the sale of the house and Collateral: First lien deed of trust Subleases must be approved by the Trust- sue a plan for the congregation, working lot located at 117 North Avenue, Wilson, on the church property at 2701 Park Road, ees and the Diocesan Council of the Dio- with the Trustees of the Diocese, to seek a North Carolina, for a total cash consid- Charlotte, North Carolina cese before it can be entered into by the purchaser of its existing facilities pursuant eration of $67,500.00, less usual costs of Execution: See Canon 23, Sec. 2 Trustees; and to its plan of mission development includ- sale, including a real estate commission of WHEREAS, pursuant to Canon 10, § ing moving its physical operations from its 6%. The parish was devised a ten (10%) Trinity, Statesville 2(3), the Trustees are required to obtain current location to the Beatties Ford Road percent interest in said real property under RESOLVED, that upon the written res- the written consent of the Ecclesiastical Corridor area of Charlotte, the congrega- the will of Katherine Deans Denny, and the olution of the vestry of Trinity Episcopal Authority, acting with the advice and con- tion has identified a new location and has real property is not needed for the ongo- Church, Statesville, a parish in union with sent of the Standing Committee, in order entered into a contract to purchase such ing operations of the parish. The parish’s the Convention of the Diocese, the Commit- to convey the interest in real property to be location, 3.74 acres at 4838 Beatties Ford share of the sale proceeds will be applied tee does hereby give its consent and advises conveyed to the Subtenants pursuant to the Road, such contract being subject, among to the costs of replacing the windows in the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Authority of the Subleases; and other normal provisions, to (1) obtaining a Anderson Hall of the church. Diocese to give his consent for the Vestry WHEREAS, copies of the Prime Lease commitment for adequate financing to close of said parish to borrow the sum of up to and of a form of the Subleases are attached such purchase and (2) obtaining the consent St. John’s, Wake Forest. $1,200,000.00 from First Citizens Bank and to this resolution as Exhibits A and B of the Bishop acting with the advice and RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- Trust Company upon the following terms respectively; consent of the Standing Committee of the lution of the vestry of St. John’s Episcopal and conditions: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Diocese to undertake such borrowing and Church, Wake Forest, a parish in union Loan Amount: $1,200,000.00 that the Standing Committee does hereby for the Trustees of the Diocese to encumber with the Convention of the Diocese, the Interest Rate: Fixed rate of 4.50% for advise and give its consent to the Bishop, the Beatties Ford Road property as may be Committee does hereby give its consent 4 years. as Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, necessary to secure such borrowing. each and advises the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Payment Term: Quarterly payments of to give his written consent to the execution, within ninety days from November 20, Authority of the Diocese to give his con- interest only for 48 months. Outstanding delivery and performance by the Trustees 2008, the “Effective Date” of such contract . sent for the Vestry of said parish to borrow balance of principal and accrued interest of the Subleases. the sum of $550,000.00 from First Citizens due in 48 months. RESOLVED, the Committee consents Bank and Trust Company upon the follow- Prepayment Penalty: No St. Michael and All Angels, Charlotte. and advises the Bishop to consent to the bor- ing terms and conditions: Fees: Loan fee of $1,500.00 On motion made and duly seconded, rowing or up to One Million ($1,000,000) Loan Amount: $550,000.00 Use: Additional classroom space, welcom- agreed to a 365-day extension of earlier Dollars upon such terms as may be consid- Interest Rate: 5.375%, fixed for 5 years. ing space, handicapped accessible restrooms, resolution (see resolutions below from June ered to be market to close the purchase of Payment Term: 180 months with 60 month install elevator, and organ repair 16, 2008 and January 13, 2009). the property at 4838 Beatties Ford Road, balloon. Payments of principal and interest Collateral: First lien deed of trust on Charlotte, NC ($400,000 ±) and to construct based on a 15 year amortization. the church property at 801 Henkel Road, From the minutes of the Standing Com- a new church facility thereon; Prepayment Penalty: No prepayment pen- Statesville, North Carolina mittee Meeting June 16 2008: 2. the encumbrance of the Beatties Ford alty for partial prepayment or if funds to Appraisal: Parish to obtain appraisal RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- Road property by the Trustees of the Dio- payoff loan come from church funds or which satisfies the requirements of the bank. lution of the vestry of Saint Michael and cese as security for the repayment of the sale of property; otherwise, a prepayment Execution: See Canon 23, Sec. 2 All Angels Episcopal Church, Charlotte, indebtedness incurred for the purchase of penalty of 2% if entire loan balance paid a mission congregation in union with the the land and the construction of the new in full within 3 years. St. Alban’s, Davidson Convention of the Diocese, concurred in by church facility thereon. Fees: $500.00 commitment fee. All other RESOLVED, that upon the written the Trustees of the Diocese, the Committee All documents associated with the trans- fees and expenses associated with the bor- request of the vestry of St. Alban’s Epis- does hereby give its consent and advises actions, including listing agreements, offer rowing to be paid by the parish. copal Church, Davidson, a parish in union the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Authority of and sales contract, deeds, etc. should be Use: Payoff existing deed of trust with with the Convention of the Diocese, the the Diocese to give his written consent for reviewed and approved by the Chancel- Continued on page D-14

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Standing Committee continued from page D-13 of sale including a real estate commission delivering a deed conveying the St. John’s for sum of $250,000.00. lor and the Trustees of the Diocese prior of six (6%) percent of the sales price. The Property to the Vestry of St. John’s. to execution. net proceeds from the sale shall be used to THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pay off existing loans incurred by Prince of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the original written resolution of August 24, 2009 Peace and secured by the Property (includ- that the Standing Committee does hereby the vestry of Saint Michael and All Angels Prince of Peace, Apex, a mission in union ing, without limitation, the loan to Prince of advise and give its consent to the Bishop, Episcopal Church, Charlotte, a mission with the Convention of the Diocese. Peace from the North Carolina Episcopal as Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, congregation in union with the Convention RESOLVED, that upon the request of Church Foundation, Inc.), which loans total to give his written consent to the execu- of the Diocese, and subject to the concur- the vestry of The Prince of Peace Episco- approximately $1.3 million (the “Loans”). tion and delivery by the Trustees of a deed rence by the Trustees of the Diocese, the pal Church, Apex, a mission in union with After repayment of the Loans, the remain- conveying the St. John’s Property to the Committee does hereby give its consent the Convention of the Diocese (“Prince of der of the sale proceeds to be added to the Vestry of St. John’s effective this 22nd day and advises the Bishop as Ecclesiastical Peace”), as confirmed by a written resolu- permanent funds of Prince of Peace, to be of June, 2009. Authority of the Diocese to give his consent tion of the vestry, and subject to the con- held for its benefit by the Trustees of the for the Trustees of the Diocese to encumber currence by the Trustees of the Diocese, Diocese. St. Michael’s and All Angels, Charlotte. thehereinafter referenced real property for the Standing Committee does hereby give WHEREAS, the Standing Committee at the sum of up to $310,000.00 from Truliant its consent and advise the Bishop, as the St. John’s, Wake Forest. its meeting held on June 16, 2008, pursu- Federal Credit Union upon the following Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, to WHEREAS, the Parish of St. John’s, ant to the written resolution of the vestry terms and conditions: give his written consent for the Trustees of Wake Forest (“St. John’s”), was admitted of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Loan Amount: $310,000.00, not to exceed the Diocese to execute and deliver a special into union with the Diocese of North Car- Church, Charlotte, a mission congregation 70% of the value of the church’s property warranty deed conveying the real property olina (the “Diocese”) as a parish in 1988, in union with the Convention of the Dio- located at 4228, 4830 and 4832 Hovis Road, located at1200 North Salem Street, Apex, having been a mission of the Diocese since cese, concurred in by the Trustees of the Charlotte, North Carolina. North Carolina, containing 12.094 acres, 1913; and Diocese, gave its consent and advised the Interest Rate: Fixed interest rate of 6.5%. more or less (the “Property”), comprised of Bishop to give his consent for the congrega- Payment Term: Interest will be payable (1) a tract containing 7.074 acres as shown WHEREAS, after St. John’s was admit- tion to pursue a plan for the congregation, monthly. Outstanding balance of princi- on map recorded in Book of Maps 1997, ted into union with the Diocese as a parish, working with the Trustees of the Diocese, pal and accrued interest due in 36 months. Page 1401, Wake County Public Registry, the Trustees of the Diocese inadvertently to seek a purchaser of its existing facilities The renewal, extension or modification of and identified as Wake County Tax Parcel failed to convey the real and personal prop- pursuant to its plan of mission development the loan after 36 months is subject to the Number 0232406; and (2) a tract contain- erty located in Wake Forest, North Carolina including moving its physical operations approval of the lender. ing 5.020 acres (4.828 acres net of road (the “St. John’s Property”) held in trust by from its current location to the Beatties Ford Fees: Loan origination fee of 0.50% of the right of way) as shown on map recorded them for the benefit of St. John’s while St. Road Corridor area of Charlotte, subject to committed loan amount and $1,600 loan in Book of Maps 2003, Page 1755, Wake John’s was a mission of the Diocese to the the further action of the Committee and the underwriting and documentation fee. County Public Registry, and identified as Vestry of St. John’s; and Bishop acting with a current resolution of Use: To finance the purchase of 5 acres of Wake County Tax Parcel Number 0013255, the congregation as called for by the Stand- land near the intersection of Mallard Creek held by the Trustees for the benefit of Prince WHEREAS, at the request of St. John’s, ing Committee’s Checklist; and Church Road and Ridge Road, Charlotte, of Peace, for a cash consideration of not the Trustees of the Diocese now wish to and pay loan closing costs. less than $2,000,000.00, less usual costs correct this oversight by executing and WHEREAS, pursuant to the action of Collateral: (1) First lien deed of trust on the Committee at its meeting held on June the church property at 4228, 4830, and 4832 16, 2008, the congregation identified a Hovis Road, Charlotte, North Carolina; new location and entered into a contract to (2) First lien deed of trust on 5 acres purchase 3.74 acres at 4838 Beatties Ford of land located near the intersection of Mal- Commission Road, Charlotte; and lard Creek Church Road and Ridge Road, Charlotte, North Carolina WHEREAS, the Committee at its meet- on ing held on January 13, 2009 consented and (3) Pledge of money market account to Ministry advised the Bishop to consent to (1) the bor- be established at Truliant Federal Credit The Commission on Ministry (COM) encourage this vocation, as well as a vari- rowing of up to One Million ($1,000,000.00) Union with a minimum deposit balance serves as a committee of advice to the ety of ways to prepare deacons, including Dollars upon such terms as may be consid- of $20,200.00. bishop with regard to the ordination pro- the use of schools and programs already ered to be market to close the purchase of cess. At appropriate times across the year in place, and the advantages offered by the property at 4838 Beatties Ford Road, Other Terms: All documents associated we assign Nominees to Internships, and our new regional structure. Charlotte, NC ($400,000 +/-) and to con- with the transaction including, but not lim- interview persons being considered as Pos- We again express our gratitude all the struct a new church facility thereon; and (2) ited to listing agreements, contracts, agree- tulants, Candidates, Transitional Deacons, Rectors, Vicars, and Vestries who support the encumbrance of the Beatties Ford Road ments, deeds and loan documents are to be Deacons and Priests. As of Dec. 1, 2009 this important work of the Church by property by the Trustees of the Dioceses as reviewed and approved by the Chancellor there were 38 individuals in discernment or accepting and supervising interns. This security for the repayment of the indebted- and the Trustees of the Diocese prior to formation toward ordination. This does not brief sojourn in a different congregation ness incurred for the purchase of the land and execution. include any persons being nominated for continues to be the central element of our the construction of the new church facility consideration in the class of Advent I 2009. diocesan discernment process. thereon. The resolution of the Committee Church of the Nativity, Raleigh Budgetary considerations have removed This Commission has a heavy load of also provided that all documents associated RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- the Spiritual Formation program from our administrative work, which is done for us with the transaction including listing agree- lution of the vestry of The Church of the diocesan discernment process. This was by Ann Lane and Margo Acomb in the ments, offer and sales contract, deeds, etc. Nativity, Raleigh, a parish in union with the a series of six overnight retreats, ably led Diocesan Offices. We are very fortunate to were to be reviewed and approved by the Convention of the Diocese, the Committee for many years by Carolyn Edge, a sea- have the support of these two wise, hard- Chancellor and the Trustees of the Diocese does hereby give its consent and advises the soned spiritual director and retreat leader. working women. Others at Diocesan House prior to execution; and Bishop as Ecclesiastical Authority of the At the bishop’s direction, the Commis- have also been supportive, and because Diocese to give his consent for the Vestry sion has met with Carolyn to learn more of that help, our ordination process docu- WHEREAS, the Committee at its meet- of said parish to borrow the sum of up to about this program and to reflect on less ment and almost all the necessary forms ing held on June 15, 2009 agreed to a 365 $1,000,000.00 from Branch Banking costly ways to incorporate the program’s are now available at the diocesan website, day extension of the resolution adopted at and Trust Company upon the following goals in our on-going process. We take under The Bishop’s Corner. its June 16, 2008 meeting; and terms and conditions: the opportunity of this report to express The work of the Commission on Min- Loan Amount: $1,000,000.00 our gratitude to Carolyn for her consistent istry is a privilege. The task of assisting WHEREAS, the congregation’s con- Interest Rate: variable rate of BB&T and excellent leadership in the Spiritual members of the Body in discernment and tract for the purchase of 3.74 acres at 4838 prime rate + 0.00% with a 4.25% floor and Formation program. formation for holy orders is not under- Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte has been ter- no cap for 36 months The bishop has recently appointed the taken lightly, and we are honored to be minated, and the congregation has entered Payment Term: interest only for 36 months Chair of the Commission with several other part of the process. into a contract to purchase five (5) acres of followed by monthly payments of principal persons to form a small Task Force on land near the intersection of Mallard Creek and interest based on a 30-year amortiza- the Diaconate. We will consider ways to The Rev. Virginia Herring, Chair Church Road and Ridge Road, Charlotte tion; outstanding principal and accrued Continued on page D-15

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Standing Committee continued from page D-14 Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, to interest due 5 years from commencement give his written consent for the wardens and of loan, and right to renew the loan at the vestry of said parish to execute and deliver Trustees of the Diocese end of the initial 60-month term a special warranty deed conveying the Prop- Prepayment Penalty: erty located at 215 North Church Street, The Trustees of the Diocese of North In December, the Trustees met as the i) 3% of amount of principal prepay- Rocky Mount, North Carolina to North Carolina, comprised of the Bishop and Board of Directors of the Diocesan House ment during first year Carolina Wesleyan College for a total cash six additional persons elected by the Con- Foundation to conduct the annual meet- ii) 2% of amount of principal prepay- consideration of One Dollar ($1.00), said vention upon nomination of the Bishop, ing of that body. Reference is made to ment during second year special warranty deed to contain a restric- carried out their responsibilities as set the minutes of that meeting for further iii) 1% of amount of principal prepay- tive covenant providing that any business forth in Canon 10. information. ment during third year located and operating on the Property which The Trustees met with the Investment Fees: loan fee of $3,080.00 serves alcohol shall have gross revenues Trustees Convention Report 2010 Committee in June to conduct a semi-annual Other terms: Nativity shall make pay- from alcohol sales of no more that 25% of In 2009, the Trustees, acting with the review of the status of the Diocesan Com- ments of principal as follows (not subject to total gross sales. consent of the Bishop, having received the mon Trust Fund and received and adopted prepayment penalty): advice and consent of the Standing Com- a recommended Investment Policy State- i) $50,000.00 at end of 12 months St Patrick’s, Mooresville mittee took several actions with regard to ment. In December the Trustees met with ii) additional $50,000.00 at end of 24 RESOLVED, that upon the request of real property. The Trustees received the the Investment Committee and received months St. Patrick’s Mission Episcopal Church, title to real property owned by Prince of and adopted a recommended Investment iii) additional $50,000.00 at end of 36 Mooresville, the Committee does hereby Peace in Apex as its status was changed Policy for the Cash Portfolio. In addition months give its consent to and advises the Bishop from that of a Parish to a Mission. There- the Trustees received a report on the status Use of Funds: pay off existing loan to as Ecclesiastical Authority of the diocese to after, the Trustees executed a deed convey- of the Common Trust Fund and reviewed First Citizens Bank and construct new edu- extend the term of his consent dated April ing all of the real property to a third party the current investment policy to ensure cation building 18, 2008, for an additional 365 days to and satisfying in full all outstanding debt that it is in compliance with the “Social Collateral: first lien deed of trust on the October 19, 2010 subject to the same terms of the Mission. The Trustees executed a Responsibility in Investments” policy of church property located at 8849 Ray Road, and conditions as the previous consents deed conveying title to real property that the National Church. John T. McGee, Ster- Raleigh, and the equipment and furniture provided. Any resubmission to the Com- had been held for the benefit of St. John’s ling Kelly and Michael Schenck III were of the church mittee reflecting a change in the previously in Wake Forest to the Vestry of St. John’s. elected to the Committee for three year Execution: see Canon 23, Sec. 2 approved terms shall be pursuant to the The Trustees authorized the Bishop to terms and William L. Rose was elected to terms of the “Standing Committee’s Check enter into a lease for a residence to house serve an additional one year term. Refer- October 19, 2009 List” as found on the Diocesan webpage. a campus ministry program at N.C. State ence is made to the reports of the Invest- Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount: University and related sub-leases for stu- ment Committee for further details. WHEREAS, North Carolina Wesleyan Good Shepherd, Raleigh dents. The Trustees received the title to real Reference is made to the minutes of College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina RESOLVED, that upon the written property to be held for the benefit of St. the individual meetings of the Trustees (“Wesleyan”) owns a tract of real prop- resolution of the vestry of The Church of Michael and All Angels in Charlotte and for further details. erty located at 215 North Church Street, the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, a parish in for Grace Episcopal Church in Clayton Rocky Mount, North Carolina, containing union with the Convention of the Diocese, and executed deeds of trust encumbering Respectfully submitted 1.3 acres, together with the improvements the Standing Committee does hereby give said properties which are without recourse Sydenham B. Alexander, Jr. thereon consisting of a vacant restaurant, its consent and advises the Bishop as the to either the Diocese or the Trustees. Secretary travel lodge, and parking lot (the “Prop- Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese to erty”); and give his consent for the vestry of said parish grant temporary easements to the Town of November 16, 2009 to renew its existing obligation in favor of Mooresville and Mock Investments, Inc., Guidelines for Transactions Requiring WHEREAS, the Property adjoins The Branch Banking and Trust Company upon or its assigns “Mock”), for a turn around Standing Committee Approval Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount, the following terms and conditions: easement on a .11 acre tract of real property RESOLVED: The Standing Commit- a parish in union with the Convention of the Loan Amount: $3,550,000.00 (the “Property”) at the terminus of Mock tee unanimously adopts the Guidelines for Diocese (“Good Shepherd”); and Interest Rate: LIBOR + 2.35%, with a Way as shown and designated on that map Transactions Requiring Standing Commit- 3.75% floor Fairview Center Phase 4; (2) to grant a tee Approval as of November 16, 2009. WHEREAS, Wesleyan has entered into a Payment Term: 5 year term with 60 temporary easement to Mock Investments, The Standing Committee expressed contract to sell the Property, and is willing monthly payments of interest only, and Inc. to adjust the slope along the property great appreciation to Martin Brinkley for to restrict alcohol sales on the Property in scheduled annual principal payments of line dividing St. Patrick’s and Mock Invest- his work in developing these Guidelines. order to protect Good Shepherd; and $300,000.00 to $350,000.00, beginning ments, Inc. as shown and designated on January 1, 2010 that map Fairview Center Phase 4; and (3) OTHER BUSINESS WHEREAS, in order to insure the restric- Prepayment Penalty: No prepayment to enter into an contract to sell and con- April 20, 2009 tive covenant regarding alcohol sales is penalty vey the Property to Mock by deed without Upon motion made and duly seconded enforceable by Good Shepherd, Wesleyan Fees: $2,500.00 commitment fee warranties. In consideration for the grant the Standing Committee of the Episcopal has agreed to convey the Property to Good Use: To continue financing of the building of the easements and the conveyance of Diocese of North Carolina expressed their Shepherd for the sum of One ($1.00) Dol- known as the Duncan-Giersch Center (aka the Property, Mock will grant St. Patrick’s heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding and lar, and then for the sum of One ($1.00) Parish Life Center) located on the church an easement of right of way over, across faithful service of Alfred L. Purrington III Dollar accept a special warranty deed for property at 121 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, and through the private streets developed to the diocese of North Carolina, and in the Property from Good Shepherd which North Carolina by Mock to the public road. The Property particular for his four terms of dedicated contains a restrictive covenant stating that Collateral: First lien deed of trust on the is not needed for the ongoing operations service to this body. any business located and operating on the church property located at 121 Hillsbor- of the parish, and the access easement to Property which serves alcohol shall have ough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, which the public road will enable St. Patrick’s to August 24, 2009 gross revenues from alcohol sales of no includes Duncan-Giersch Center use and develop its remaining property for Received the resignation from the Stand- more that 25% of total gross sales; and Execution: See Canon 23, Sec. 2 church related purposes. ing Committee of the Rev. Timothy Kim- WHEREAS, the wardens and vestry of brough effective August 20, 2009, who has November 16, 2009 Good Shepherd desire to enter into the OTHER REAL ESTATE MATTERS accepted a call to serve as Dean of Christ St. Patrick’s, Mooresville: transaction with Wesleyan. Church Cathedral in Nashville, TN. RESOLVED, that upon the written reso- May 18, 2009 lution of the vestry of St. Patrick’s Episco- Regarding Receipt of Real Estate Requests THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that September 21, 2009 pal Church, Mooresville (“St. Patrick’s”), RESOLVED: The Standing Committee upon the written resolution of the vestry of Upon motion made and duly seconded, a parish in union with the Convention of reaffirms its commitment to hearing real The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky the Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams was the Diocese, the Standing Committee does estate requests only at regularly scheduled Mount (“Good Shepherd”), a parish in elected to fill the unexpired term of the hereby give its consent and advises the or called meetings, with all documents union with the Convention of the Diocese, Rev. Timothy Kimbrough. Bishop as Ecclesiastical Authority of the received by the President of the Standing the Standing Committee does hereby give Diocese to give his written consent for the Committee at least one week prior to the its consent and advises the Bishop, as the The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck, Secretary Wardens and Vestry of St. Patrick’s (1) to meeting of the Standing Committee.

January 2010 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-15 Annual Reports 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome 2010 Convention Diocesan Council Diocesan Council serves the Diocese of the Diocese. This year it has been working One activity of Council in 2009 was to pre-convention issue of the Disciple North Carolina as a vestry would serve an closely with the Regional Ministry Plan as revise and implement employee policies for in December. individual parish. The 15 members, both it has unfolded. those employed in our Diocesan Offices. • Learned that Bishop Curry had charged the clergy and lay, are elected at the Annual Employee policies had been initiated many Treasurer and the Departments of Finance Convention of the Diocese in 3-year rotating A full listing of the month-by-month years ago and a draft written, but the policies and Business Affairs & Administration to terms. The group meets regularly throughout Actions of Council follows this report. were never revised or fully implemented. develop a financing plan for Phase II of the year in Raleigh and parishes around the Extensive reports from the Departments of The new policies have been presented to the Mission Action Plan. Diocese and deals with the on-going busi- Congregational Support and Development Council and will be part of on-going work ness of operating our Diocese. Diocesan and Outreach as to their Charter Commit- in the Department of Business Affairs and April 23, 2009 Council is divided into committees based tees and other activities also follow this Administration for 2010. • Learned that the Rev. John Tampa will chair on the six departments of the Diocese, plus summary. Other departmental reports can the Task Force on Assessment Appeals to the State of the Church. The departments be found elsewhere in the materials pre- A full review of the structure of the be implemented for 2010 if Act 2009-3 of are Business Affairs and Administration, pared for convention by individual Charter Diocese was begun this year by the State the 193rd Annual Convention is approved Christian Formation, Congregational Sup- Committees. of the Church Committee. Each Charter on second reading by the 194th Annual port and Development, Finance, Outreach, Committee in the Diocese has been asked Convention. and Youth and Young Adults. Each Council During 2009 Diocesan Council discussed to look at their charter and goals to ensure • Learned that Bishop Curry had appointed Committee oversees the Charter Commit- and decided on a number of major issues that each group is active engaged and the Task Force on Marriage called for by tees, actions, budget needs, and reports for and actions. Of primary concern through- focused on the mission and vision of the Resolution 2009-2 of the 193rd Annual their department’s area. This constitutes out the year were the economic realities Diocese. Each Department over the next Convention. Members are the Rev. Sam- the major work of Diocesan Council dur- presented each month by the Treasurer and several months will look at each committee uel Gregory Jones, Chair; the Rev. Canon ing the meetings. the Department of Finance. The economic and make recommendations for changes, Michael Hunn; the Rev. Todd Dill; the Rev. conditions in the state and across the nation additions or removals to the 2010 Dioc- Scott White, Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, Direc- Each department of Council is respon- affected the Diocese in many ways. Coun- esan Council. tor of Anglican Studies, Duke Divinity sible for some of the Charter Committees cil dealt with budget restraints and changes School; Dr. Eugene Rogers, Professor that operate throughout the diocese. They several times as the year unfolded. There Serving on Diocesan Council under of Religious Studies, the University of include the following: was a continued focus on the Fair Share Plan the guidance of our Bishop is a privilege North Carolina at Greensboro; Mr. Rob- • Department of Business Affairs and and its system of percentage giving to the and a pleasure and we encourage individ- ert Wright; Mr. Hugh Stevens, and Mrs. Administration oversees Diocese that was presented and voted on ual members of the parishes to direct any Gail Fennimore - Administrative and Personnel Policies at the 2009 Convention and comes up for questions or concerns to these your elected • Received and approved a proposal for - Charter Committees on Insurance, 2nd reading at the 2010 Convention. Coun- representatives. Council visits to each of the parishes and Property Management, and Commu- cil worked with a Fair Share Task Force to missions of the diocese before the 2011 nications set policies and criteria for implementation Polly Redd Annual Convention. • Department of Christian Formation of this new plan beginning with the 2011 Holy Comforter, Charlotte • Revised the charter of the Committee on works with budget year. Chair of the State of the Church Youth as recommended by the Department - Charter Committee on Christian For- of Youth and Young Adults. mation The exciting progress and activities of our • Learned that the Insurance Committee was - School of Ministry Regional Ministry Plans in both the North- 2009 Actions of the negotiating with the Episcopal Church • Department of Congregational Support west and the South Regions were reported Diocesan Council Medical Trust for moving our diocesan and Development deals with on regularly to Council. Implementation in compiled by Joseph S. Ferrell, health plan from a self-insured plan to - The Regional Ministry Plan the East Region was shifted slightly due to Secretary of the Diocese coverage under the national plan - The Missionary Resource Support the economic restraints, but was designed • Received a declaration of housing allow- Team, known as MRST to give beginning benefits of Regional Min- February 22, 2009 ance by the Rev. Karen C. Barfield. - New Clergy and Deaconate Programs istry to the entire Diocese. Plans are being • Learned that Mrs. Ayliffe Mumford has • Learned that the Department of Finance - Charter Committees on Hispanic Min- worked on to set up an evaluation process been appointed as interim director of the had developed a plan for a 5 percent over- istry and Stewardship for each region, as well as on-going imple- School of Ministry. all reduction in the Mission and Minis- • Department of Finance works with mentation in the East Region. • Endorsed the following priorities for the try Budget as a precaution in view of the - Budget formation Council’s work in 2009: current national economic situation and - The Fair Share Task Force Plan One concern of this year’s Council was - Education about and promotion of the directed the Canon for Administration to - Charter Committee on Grants a sense of continuing disconnect between fair share constitutional and canonical implement the plan. • Department of Outreach covers the parish and the diocese. Council felt amendments for second reading at the • Received a report from the Task Force on - Charter Committees on Christian Social that most members of a parish have very 194th Annual Convention. Mission Action Plan Funding. Agreed to Ministries, Global Mission, and Envi- little connection to or understanding of - Appointment of a task force to develop continue with implementation of the South ronmental Ministry the work of the Diocese. To help with this a proposal for implementation of the Regional Ministry as planned but to defer - Work with our Companion Dioceses process, Diocesan Council worked in 2009 board of appeals process for sharing indefinitely new hires for implementation of Costa Rica and Botswana to set up a system for the elected members at fall convocation meetings of the East Regional Ministry. - Work with the Millennium Develop- of Council to visit the churches across the - Charge the Committee on the State of ment Goals Diocese and connect with the vestries and the Church to develop a process for May 21, 2009 • Department of Youth and Young Adults parishes. A system for council-vestry meet- annual review of our work as Diocesan • Pursuant to Canon 18, adopted a resolution serves the young people of our Diocese ings was devised and members of Council Council and to develop benchmarks for establishing the method for determining through have begun meeting with vestries in sev- Council review progress and recom- each parish’s and mission’s fair share of - Charter Committee on Youth eral places. These meetings will continue mended adjustments for implementa- the Mission and Ministry Budget and set - Charter Committee on Ministry in through the 2010 year, spearheaded by the tion of the Mission Action Plan. the minimum percentage of the fair share Higher Education Department of Congregational Support - Develop and implement a system for required for support of the episcopacy and The Committee for the State of the Church and Development. It is hoped that over a members of Diocesan Council to visit canonically mandated expenses. is responsible to oversee the structure of three year rotation that the 15 members of all of the vestries of all of the congre- • Amended the charter of the Committee the Diocese on an on-going basis and rec- Diocesan Council will be able to visit and gations between 2009 and 2012. on the Budget to reflect creation of the ommend changes when necessary. This is report back on every parish and mission - Implement a process of recruitment Department of Youth and Young Adults. also the group that monitors the Mission in the Diocese. of new members for nomination to Action Plan and its implementation across the diocesan council in time for the Continued on page D-17

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Diocesan Council continued from page D-16 Council and the 117 parishes, mission Latinas/Latinos and to serve as advocates The Augustine Project is grateful for June 18, 2009 and institutions in our diocese, council for immigration reform. Addressing these annual support from the Diocesan Chris- • Received a report from the Treasurer of members of the Dept. of CSD initiated a priorities, the committee launched a web- tian Social Ministries Committee. To learn the Diocese showing a 28% decline in the protocol for council members to visit every site, HospitalidadNC.org, began a monthly more about Augustine tutoring and how it value of the Common Trust Fund. vestry over a 3 year period. From the first column in the Disciple, sponsored a work- transforms the lives of students and tutors • Affirmed a statement of core values and query, 59 churches responded and council shop in Charlotte and increased their range alike, to sign up for a training course or to 2010 budget priorities to guide develop- members began their visits immediately. of networking and resources sharing. get information about starting a chapter in ment of the 2010 Mission and Ministry Debriefs from these meetings are being your parish, contact the executive direc- Budget. addressed in monthly council meetings. The Rev. Sarah Hollar, Department Chair tor, Debbie McCarthy at 919-408-0798 or • Received a report on the financial con- Council members of the Dept. of CSD St. Mark’s, Huntersville [email protected]. You are also invited dition of the Chapel of Christ the King, also guided their subcommittees through to visit www.augustineproject.org or to stop Charlotte, and learned that Bishop Curry the 2009 budget revision process and the by the Augustine Project exhibitor’s booth and Bishop Gregg will not be recommend- 2010 budget preparation. Their final work Department of Outreach at Annual Convention. ing continuation of diocesan support for for the year was to follow up with the mis- 2009 Annual Report the Chapel in 2010 due to long-term fis- sion, organization and status of two pre- Network of AIDS Ministries of Prov- cal instability. viously active Charter Committees-New The Outreach Department has primar- ince IV Kanuga Retreat 2009 Report • Approved on a two-year pilot basis a pro- Congregations and Stewardship. ily focused on the role of the Chartered The 18th Annual HIV/AIDS Retreat took posal from the NCSU/Meredith/Peace Committee on Christian Social Ministries place at the Kanuga Conference Center on Campus Ministry for an Episcopal Inten- Current committees organized under the (CSM) and its role within the larger Mis- June 5-7, 2009. Attendees come from all tional Housing Community. Department of Congregational Support and sion Action Plan of the Diocese. To date, over Province IV and over the years atten- • Revised the charter of the Committee on Development include: The Regional Minis- the CSM has focused on: The Augustine dance has grown from about 30 people to Ministry in Higher Education as recom- try Initiative, MRST, Hispanic Ministries, Project, The Peace Initiatives Network 303 this year. mended by the committee. Committee on the Diaconate and the New (PIN), and Environmental Initiatives and The cost of the retreat this year was Clergy Residency Program. continued support of the Network of HIV/ $175 per person. The $6000 that I received September 17, 2009 AIDS Ministries Retreat at Kanuga. The in scholarship funds from the diocese par- • Learned of Bishop Curry’s plans for 2009 Regional Ministry Initiative following reports were submitted by the tially or fully supported 40 attendees. An regional ministry in the East Region. work: The Northwest Regional Team is sub-committees: additional 5 attendees were able pay the • Learned that Ms. Sonja Bennett had currently staffed with a regional bishop, full cost without assistance. Geographi- resigned her diocesan position to accept priest, and youth missioner. The Southern Augustine Project 2009 Report cally the scholarship funds covered people a position at St. Augustine’s College. Regional Team is currently staffed with a The Augustine Project was founded as from High Point, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, • On recommendation of the Insurance regional bishop, priest, deacon and youth an outreach ministry of the Church of the Eden, Durham, Archdale, Lexington and Committee, decided that effective Janu- missioner. The Eastern Regional Team has Holy Family in Chapel Hill in 1994. The Rockingham. ary 1, 2010, the Diocese of North Carolina been delayed due to budgetary constraints project trains and supports volunteer tutors will secure health insurance coverage for however the diocesan bishop schedules 1 who provide at least 60 hours of free, 1-on-1 Peace Initiatives Network 2009 Report eligible employees through the Episcopal day a month for travel and visitation within instruction in reading, writing and spell- The long-standing purpose of the Peace Church Medical Trust, offering employ- the region. He appointed the Deputy to the ing to low-income children and teens who Initiatives Network has been to serve as a ees a choice of one of four Empire Blue Canon of Ordinary for Pastoral and Program struggle with literacy skills. Tutors use the link between the national church’s peace Cross/Blue Shield Plans. Ministry to consult and mentor within the Orton-Gillingham approach to plan lessons and justice office, the Episcopal Peace • Adopted a proposed Mission and Ministry region in work similar to that undertaken which normally take place twice a week at Fellowship, Budget for 2010. by the regional priests currently in place in the child’s school during the school day. local church committees on social min- • Adopted the 2010 minimum salary the northwest and south. Deacons from the istries, and the ecumenical community; to schedule. Eastern region are drafting a job descrip- The Augustine Project celebrated its promote understanding between the gospel tion for the regional deacon position that fifteenth anniversary in 2009, with teach- message of peace and justice with action; October 15, 2009 addresses their particular needs. ers and volunteer tutors serving more than to provide information on war and peace • Learned that Dr. Stuart Collins has resigned 350 children in 92 schools and after school positions; to provide resources to parishes, from the Council due to a change in 2009 Mission Resource Strategy Team programs in the Triangle area. 2009 goals missions, and chaplaincies and their com- employment and decided not to fill the work: The MRST continued their work of relating to post-test scores and fundraising munities on peacemaking. vacancy as only one meeting remains on 2008 in setting priorities for appropriate were met or exceeded for the 9th consecu- the calendar for the unexpired term. support and funding of missions and new tive year. A year-long Augustine tutoring The Network maintains a Yahoo group of • Learned that Ms. Sarah Herr has been congregational initiatives in the diocese. course for seniors at Durham Academy 31 persons, most of whom are or have been employed as the new communications They dispersed their $ 377,000.00 across Upper School, pairing the DA students members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. coordinator. the $ 465,000.00requests they received. with economically and academically dis- Anyone who is a member can post to the • Approved proposed guidelines for the Fair Guided by the core values for ministry fund- advantaged third graders at a nearby pub- group information which fills the statement Share Appeals Board to be implemented ing adopted by council in June, MRST has lic elementary school, was enthusiastically of purpose as set out above. To become a if Act 2009-3 of the 193rd Annual Con- clearly communicated their strategic plan renewed, and a second high school course part of the Network, subscribe by sending vention is approved on second reading by for awarding grants. Congregations with a was implemented at Trinity School of Dur- this email message: NCEpisDiocPeaceIni- the 194th Annual Convention. focus on reaching new populations not tra- ham and Chapel Hill. [email protected] ditionally incorporated into the Episcopal Church will be given first priority followed In keeping with diocesan mission strat- Although its members have not been Department of Congregational by congregations participating in shared, egy and its focus on service to “the least of active as a group on the diocesan level, its Support and Development clustered or regional ministry reaching new these,” the Augustine Project is being rep- members have supported contributing to 2009 Annual Report or underserved populations followed by licated across the diocese and beyond. In the work of these organizations: congregations with a focus of service and 2009, chapters were active in Chapel Hill/ • Christian Peacemaker Teams for its work In 2009 Council Members assigned to witness to the Gospel through outreach and Durham (Holy Family), Winston –Salem in Palestine the Department of Congregational Support justice ministries will be supported through (St. Paul’s), Charlotte (St. Peter’s), as well • Episcopal Peace Fellowship and Development undertook four initia- the MRST funds. Grant expectations and as in Hickory, Fayetteville, Houston, TX • NC Choices for Youth (offering alterna- tives. We reestablished communication required documentation have been exten- and Greenville, SC. The Diocese of NC tives to serving in the military) with our two largest subcommittees, the sively communicated. received word in 2009 that it will receive a • The Peace Booth at the NC State Fair Charter Committee on Mission Resource $100,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont • Quaker House (supporting its GI Hotline Strategy Teams (MRST) and the Char- 2009 Hispanic Ministries work: 14 Fund to be used by the three diocesan which offers counseling to members of ter Committee on Hispanic Ministries. active committee members reviewed the chapters (Holy Family, St. Paul’s and St. the military struggling with their service) Through e-mails, conference calls and massive scope of their ministry and mis- Peter’s) over the three year period 2010- • US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation committee meetings we learned their mis- sion and with the resources available set 2012. The grant also includes seed money sion strategy and the scope of their work. the following priorities- to provide litur- to help launch a new diocesan chapter in a The Rev. Kimberly Lucas, As a response to the Fair Share initiative gical and pastoral resources, to support fourth location by 2012. Department Chair and a sense of disconnect between the congregations’ services and outreach to St. Ambrose, Raleigh

January 2010 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-17 Annual Reports 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome 2010 Convention Chancellor of the Diocese The Chancellor is elected by the Con- Constitution or Canons of the Diocese or of the mission congregation; and vention upon the nomination of the Bishop. of the General Convention of the Protes- c. Assisted a mission in connection 13. By far, the most daunting part The Chancellor generally serves a three year tant Episcopal Church. Bylaws submitted with the modification of a trust of which of this job is acting as Convention Parlia- term. Our Diocesan Canon 7 states that the to the Bishop for his approval are routinely the mission is a beneficiary. mentarian. Everything else which I do as duty of the Chancellor is to “advise regard- referred to me for review to determine if Chancellor is just practicing law. I know ing any questions of law which may arise there are any provisions inconsistent with 11. At various times during the year how to do that. I have actually gotten pretty in the administration of Diocesan affairs.” the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese I consulted with Diocesan staff or commit- familiar with the Diocesan Constitution I was originally elected Chancellor at the or the National Church. No bylaws were tees concerning: and Canons and know my way around the 190th Diocesan Convention and reelected submitted for approval in 2009. No con- a. An intellectual property issue arising TEC Constitution and Canons. However, at the 193rd Convention. Martin Brinkley gregation should even start to draft bylaws from Diocesan use of copyrighted material; Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 10th of Raleigh, North Carolina, serves as Vice without first reviewing the Diocesan Con- b. The development of a new Human Edition, is 704 pages long. Chancellor. stitution and Canons. After reviewing the Resources Policy Guide by a task force of Constitution and Canons, read them again. Diocesan Council led by John Hunter; Martin Brinkley continues to provide 1. Real estate matters continue to con- c. The rewriting of the Standing Com- excellent service as Vice Chancellor. He sume considerable time and attention. Most 4. I have advised the Bishop and the mittee Real Estate Guidelines; and is there to handle matters in which I may of the real estate work which I have done Pastoral Response Team in connection with d. The development of agreements facili- have a conflict or have no particular exper- this year has involved property occupied by two incidents of alleged clergy misconduct. tating the development of a joint Episcopal/ tice. He is always accessible and a great mission churches. That property is owned I also worked with the Standing Committee Lutheran campus ministry at Elon Univer- sounding board. This past year he made by the Trustees of the Diocese. Parishes and Ecclesiastical Court in anticipation of sity. a presentation to the Warden’s Confer- have the Canonical authority to convey possible Title IV proceedings. ence last winter, has continued to be the interests in real estate owned by them with 12. The Diocese pays an annual lawyer advisor concerning the Diocesan the permission of the Bishop, acting with 5. I met with the Standing Committee at membership so that both Martin Brinkley House Foundation and has assisted Prince the advice and consent of the Standing its first meeting after the 193rd Convention. and I can participate in the Episcopal Chan- of Peace with its new lease. The Diocesan Committee. On occasion I have assisted in Throughout the year I talked regularly with cellors’ Network. This gives us access Staff is great to work with and I depend on conveyances by parishes of interests in real Rev. Bill Smyth, President of the Standing to documents that are on file at the ECN Margo Acomb to “make it work out.” I’m estate; usually in connection with financing Committee, and Tom Wellman, real estate workroom. There is also a listserve which pleased to be able to offer my services to matters. Over the last year, I have assisted “point person” for the Standing Committee. provides a useful means for Chancellors to the Bishop and our Diocese. in real estate matters involving Prince of communicate with each other concerning Peace, Apex (Sale); Grace Church, Clay- 6. I attended meetings of the Trustees canonical and secular law issues which Respectfully submitted, ton (Zoning issue); Christ Church, Walnut on June 22 and December 15. Between they face from time to time in their own Edward L. Embree, III Cove (Sale); St. Michael’s and All Angels, meetings, I consulted frequently with Syd Diocese. December 2009 Charlotte (Purchase and financing) and St. Alexander, Secretary to the Trustees, con- John’s, Wake Forest (Transfer of title). cerning real estate and other transactions.

2. With respect to transactions involv- 7. In October I attended the Province ing real estate owned or being purchased IV Bishops and Chancellors’ Conference Thompson Child by parishes or used by missions, please in Louisville, KY. Bishops, Chancellors remember that: and Vice-Chancellors from throughout (a) Virtually all transactions involving real Province IV (essentially the Southeastern estate (buying, selling, financing, refinanc- states) and benefited from presentations & Family Focus ing, etc.) require the approval of the Bishop on intellectual property issues, insurance, and Standing Committee in advance. personnel policies and other employment Thompson Expands Programs hood Services Center to better serve (b) Promises to pay money (loans and issues, General Convention actions, tax through Successful Capital fragile children, ages birth to 5, and their leases, for instance) are made by the par- exemption issues, the new Title IV and Campaign & Merger families. Construction also began this ish or mission which is borrowing the church litigation around the country. Since its beginnings as an orphan- fall on a new facility to provide addi- money, buying the property or leasing the age in 1886, Thompson Child & Family tional safe housing and clinical space property. The Diocese will not guarantee 8. I am working with Zach Smith and the Focus (formerly Thompson Children’s for children, ages 6 to 12, requiring an loans, leases or other financial obligations Commission on Constitution and Canons Home) has been devoted to its mission intense therapeutic residential setting. of either parish or mission. in the development of proposed Diocesan to serve children and families through This newest construction underway will (c) In order to comply with Diocesan canonical amendments to implement the healing, teaching, worship and play. enable the number of children served canons, real estate documents signed by a new Title IV which becomes effective in Today, Thompson treats and educates on-site to be doubled. parish (after obtaining approval from the the summer of 2011. traumatized and mentally ill children Thompson Child & Family Focus Standing Committee and Bishop) must who are highly at risk for emotional, merged with The Family Center in June contain certain recitals that confirm that 9. I assisted the Trustees and the Epis- social and academic failure. 2008. By consolidating collective histo- the parish has complied with canonical law. copal Campus Ministry in Raleigh in the Thompson programs positively ries and expertise, the resulting agency Contact me if you need those recitals. structuring of a student housing ministry. impacted 9,600 children last year from is better equipped to provide the high- (d) Missions do not have authority to buy, across North Carolina through two pro- est level of specialized care that most sell or finance real estate. Real property 10. Although our Canon 7 states that gram areas: Treatment Services and Early effectively meets the diverse and chal- used by missions is owned by the Dioc- my responsibility is to advise concerning Childhood Services. During fiscal year lenging needs of young children and esan Trustees for the benefit of the mission. questions of law “which may arise in the 2008-2009, programs were expanded their families. Therefore, it is the Trustees who must sign administration of Diocesan affairs,” Dioc- to serve even more vulnerable children Thompson’s unwavering commit- the documents necessary to complete the esan staff (both clergy and law) have become and families through an ambitious $10 ment to fulfill its mission on behalf of so transaction. adept at referring legal matters raised at million capital campaign and a strate- many wounded leads us all. Following the parish or mission level to me for some gic merger with The Family Center of the teachings of Jesus that daily remind 3. Canon 22 provides for the adoption assistance. Therefore, during the year I: Charlotte. us to embrace the sick, the lost and the of bylaws to govern parish and vestry meet- a. Advised a rector concerning termina- The recently completed Heroic Mea- needy --- together we heal these amaz- ings. However, that Canon gives the Bishop tion of a parish employee’s employment; sures Capital Campaign has helped ing children of promise. the authority, with the advice and consent b. Advised a vicar of a mission church Thompson expand its vision with con- of the Standing Committee, to “disprove concerning evidentiary privilege and other struction of a wonderful Early Child- Virginia R. Amendum, President any By-Law which is inconsistent with the issues arising out of the arrest of a member

D-18 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple 2010 Convention 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Annual Reports Secretary of the Convention The Secretary of the Convention is elected each year Bishop, apart from any such ministers designated as part of Resolution 2009-B015. by the Annual Convention on nomination of the Bishop. the Covenant or Instrument by which full communion was Amend Constitution Article I.4 The Secretary is a constitutional officer whose duties are established shall be eligible to officiate under this Article.” Proposed by the Rt. Rev. Pierre Welte Whalon prescribed by Canon 5. There are two principal duties: (1) Explanation. A small number of clergy in the ELCA Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That lines to organize the annual and special conventions of the dio- since the commencement of full communion status with The 3 and 4 and 11 of Article I.4 of the Constitution (page 2) cese and to publish a journal of their proceedings, and (2) Episcopal Church have chosen to be ordained by other pas- be amended to change the name of the “Convocation of to serve as secretary of the Diocesan Council. Other duties tors, rather than by bishops; the same may be true of some the American Churches in Europe” to “Convocation of include receiving and processing applications for admission clergy of other churches with which The Episcopal Church Episcopal Churches in Europe” as follows: of congregations, soliciting and receiving reports of dioc- enters into full communion in the future. The Covenants “Sec. 4. The Church in each Diocese which has been esan institutions, and receiving and evaluating the annual by which full communion relationships are established admitted to union with the General Convention, each area parochial reports of all parishes and missions (a duty largely normally “grandfather” ministers already ordained, but do Mission established as provided by Article VI, and the Con- delegated to the Canon for Administration). In addition, not address post-covenant exceptions. When this situation vocation of the American Episcopal Churches in Europe, the Secretary of the Convention is responsible under the with the ELCA came to their attention, the House of Bish- shall be entitled to representation in the House of Deputies national constitution and canons for giving formal notice ops agreed that they would not license such ministers to by not more than four ordained persons, Presbyters or Dea- to the Diocesan Convention of proposed amendments to serve in The Episcopal Church on a temporary basis under cons, canonically resident in the Diocese and not more than the Constitution of The Episcopal Church. Article VIII; however, there is no explicit language in the four Lay Persons, confirmed adult communicants of this rd During 2009, I attended the 193 Annual Convention, Constitution to prevent it. The present amendment would Church in good standing in the Diocese but not necessarily served as a member of the Committee on Dispatch of Busi- clarify how best to handle these anomalous situations. domiciled in the Diocese; but the General Convention by ness, supervised the work of the Convention Committee on The amendment echoes the current language of Canon Canon may reduce the representation to not fewer than two Credentials and the Committee on Registration, prepared III.10.4.a, and would have no effect on present or planned Deputies in each order. Each Diocese, and the Convocation the Journal of Proceedings of the Convention, prepared the full communion relationships. of the American Episcopal Churches in Europe, shall pre- report of Acts and Resolutions of the Convention, prepared scribe the manner in which its Deputies shall be chosen.” the official roster of clergy and lay delegates in attendance, Resolution 2009-B029. Consent to Episcopal Elections. Explanation: At a regular meeting on October 17, 2008, and updated and certified the Constitution, Canons, and at All Saints Church in Waterloo, Belgium, the Convoca- Rules of Order as of January 24, 2009, for publication in the Proposed by the Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. tion of the American Churches in Europe, with the consent th Journal. Planning and preparation for the 194 Annual Con- Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the of the Presiding Bishop, officially changed its name to the th vention entailed giving official notice of the date, time, and 76 General Convention amend Article II, Section 2 of the “Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe.” The ref- place; apportioning lay delegates and calling for their elec- Constitution of The Episcopal Church as follows: erences to the Convocation in the Constitution are merely tion; giving notice of elections and distributing nomination “Sec. 2. No one shall be ordained and consecrated Bishop descriptive of the name; the General Convention did not forms; issuing instructions for introduction of resolutions; until the attainment of thirty years of age; nor without the create or name the Convocation. issuing a call for annual reports; and assisting the Bishop in consent of a majority of the Standing Committees of all the In addition to the above resolutions adopted on first read- constituting the roll of clergy entitled to seat and voice and Dioceses, and the consent of a majority of the Bishops of ing, the 76th General Convention considered two constitu- identifying those eligible to vote. Other activities in 2009 this Church exercising jurisdiction. But if the election shall tional amendments that were approved on first reading by the included organizing the agenda and producing minutes for have taken place within one hundred twenty days before the 75th General Convention. Resolution 2009-A051 approved seven meetings of the Diocesan Council, preparing the sum- meeting of General Convention, the consent of the House on second reading an amendment to Article VIII provid- mary of actions of the Council in 2009 for inclusion in the of Deputies shall be required in place of that of a majority ing that a bishop may permit an ordained minister in good Council’s annual report to the Convention, giving official of the Standing Committees. No one shall be ordained and standing in any church with this The Episcopal Church is notice to the Bishop and Standing Committee of the standing consecrated Bishop by fewer than three Bishops.” in full communion to officiate on a temporary basis as an of parishes and missions in maintaining the canonical stan- Explanation. The provisions for consents to be sought ordained minister in this Church. Previously, this provision dards required for continued status, and serving as a Deputy through the House of Deputies for episcopal elections hav- applied only to clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church th to the 76 General Convention (an assignment not attached ing taken place within one hundred twenty days of General in America. Resolution 2009-A052 would have withdrawn to the office of Secretary of the Convention). Convention was reasonable and expedient in an era when voting privileges in the House of Bishops from retired bish- communications were not as facile as today. In our time, ops. The resolution was approved by the House of Deputies Amendments to the Constitution of Standing Committees are engaged in the consent process on but was not acted upon by the House of Bishops. The Episcopal Church an ongoing basis and develop consistent discernment prac- Article XII of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church tices whereby they respond to the dozen or so requests for Admission of Congregations consent they receive annually. General Convention deputies, provides that constitutional amendments must be “sent to the I received no applications in 2009 for admission or Secretary of the Convention of every Diocese, to be made because they answer such requests at only one time every three years, because their legislative committee responsibili- readmission of parishes and missions into union with the known to the Diocesan Convention at its next meeting” Convention. before final enactment. Pursuant to this directive, I hereby ties and other hearing commitments conflict with consent make known to the 196th Annual Convention the following hearings during the General Convention, and because of the constitutional amendments adopted on first reading by the competing demands of legislation on their attention, do not Dissolution and Change in Status of Congregations 76th General Convention. These amendments will be con- have the luxury of a familiar process as do their colleagues There were no dissolutions or changes in status of con- sidered on second reading by the 77th General Convention. on Standing Committees. As we continue to have higher gregations during 2009. numbers of episcopal elections each year, it would be good stewardship of leadership resources and would help the Compliance with Requirements for Resolution 2009-D029. Amend Article VIII consent process to have it consistently carried out by those Maintaining Status of the Constitution. who exercise this responsibility on a regular basis. As well, Proposed by the Rev. Tobias S. Haller BSG it has been very beneficial in some recent episcopal elections Attendance at Convention. Canon 21.4.e (parishes) and Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the to allow Standing Committees and their bishop colleagues Canon 20.6.c (missions) requires that a congregation must last paragraph of Article VIII of the Constitution is amended to explore together the attendant issues when considering not fail for two consecutive years to be represented at the by the addition of a final sentence as follows: consent requests, something that is difficult to accomplish Diocesan Convention. The following congregations were “No minister of such a Church ordained by other than a during the triennial conventions of The Episcopal Church. Continued on page D-20

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Secretary’s Report continued from page D-19 quent for 2006 as well. fewer who are in rapid decline. While we have grown in not represented by lay delegates at either the 192nd or the Minimum Membership. Canon 20 provides that a mis- membership by only 1%, we have held our own. Average 193rd Annual Convention: St. John’s, Battleboro; All Saints, sion organized after February 1, 1987, must maintain an Sunday attendance for 2008 is down 2% from 2003, but Charlotte; St. Elizabeth’s, King; St. Matthias’, Louisburg; average membership of 20 adult communicants over the that is a good bit better than the national experience. The Epiphany, Rocky Mount; St. Paul’s, Thomasville; and Grace preceding three years. Several missions have fewer than national figures reported above are based on the most recent Church, Weldon. I note that St. John’s Battleboro and St. 20 adult communicants, but all of them were in union diocesan reports filed by the 112 dioceses of the Church. Matthias’ Louisburg have not been represented by a lay with Convention prior to 1987. Canon 21 requires of When one takes into account the fact that the data reported delegate for six consecutive years. parishes an average of 100 adult communicants over the for the dioceses of Jan Joaquin, Pittsburg, Fort Worth and Parochial Reports. Canon 21.4.g (parishes) and Canon same period. The following parishes do not meet that Quincy are derived from reports filed before their bishops 20.6.b (missions) requires that a congregation must not fail requirement: St. Luke’s, Eden; Advent, Enfield; Messiah, and conventions severed ties with The Episcopal Church, in any single year to file a complete and correct parochial Rockingham; Trinity, Scotland Neck; and Grace Church, the national figures are stark indeed. report. The following congregations had not filed a 2008 Weldon. There are two changes since last year: Trinity, At the parish and mission level, our diocese shows parochial report as of December 3, 2009: St. Titus, Durham; Mount Airy’s communicant strength now meets the stan- both growth and decline. Sixty-seven of our congrega- Advent, Enfield; St. Elizabeth’s, King; Good Shepherd, dard while Trinity, Scotland Neck has fallen below the tions, or 57%, have average Sunday attendance of 100 or Raleigh; Epiphany, Rocky Mount; St. Mark’s, Roxboro; standard for the first time. fewer. Nationally, the figure is 66%. Exactly one-half of All Saints, Roanoke Rapids; Calvary, Wadesboro; and St. our congregations have decreased in membership over the Luke’s, Yanceyville. Last year at this time, only one con- Reports of Diocesan Institutions past three years, while one-half have gained. gregation was delinquent. Pursuant to Canon 5, Sec. 6, I contacted the following Acceptance and Payment of Minimum Share. Canon institutions and asked that they submit reports to the 194th Year Confirmations Baptized Communicants Others Sunday 18.2 provides that each parish and mission shall accept & Receptions Persons Active Attendance Convention: The University of the South, Saint Augustine’s 2008 942 49,378 40,010 7,078 15,564 and pay a minimum share in support of the Diocesan College, Saint Mary’s School, Thompson Child and Fam- 2007 1,017 49,573 40,442 6,656 15,943 budget, and that the Council shall report the failure of ily Focus, and Penick Village. any congregation to comply with this provision to the 2006 989 49,080 40,605 6,176 15,947 Standing Committee. Upon receipt of such a report, the 2005 870 48,828 41,081 5,931 16,009 Annual Statistical Report Standing Committee is to determine whether that con- 2004 908 48,850 41,834 7,893 15,960 gregation remains in compliance with the provisions of Under Canon 5, Sec. 6, the Secretary of Convention is Canon 20 or 21, as appropriate. responsible for receiving, reviewing, and evaluating the Financial resources and stewardship. The normal oper- As of December 3, 2009, the following congregations annual statistical reports on the strength and condition of ating income our parishes and missions grew by 3.2% in have failed to accept their minimum share for 2009: St. the diocese and its parishes and missions. Detailed infor- 2007, almost matching the national inflation rate of 3.8%. Elizabeth’s, King; Epiphany, Rocky Mount; St. Paul’s, mation for each parish, mission, and chapel is published Church-wide giving through plate offering and pledge pay- Salisbury; Calvary, Wadesboro; and St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw. in the Journal of the 193rd Annual Convention. This report ments declined by 0.2%. This is the first overall decline As of December 3, 2009, the following congregations highlights broad trends. in the past five years. In our Diocese, the average pledge either failed to accept their minimum share for 2008 or Membership and attendance. In the five-year period increased by 5.2% to $2,538, but our outreach expendi- accepted it but failed to pay the full amount: All Saints, 2003-2008, membership growth across the diocese as a tures from the operating budget fell by 1.5% to $2,615,577, Charlotte; St. Andrew’s, Charlotte; Church of the Advent, whole has remained stable but has not kept up with the down from $2,657,047 in 2007. These numbers reflect the Enfield; St. Elizabeth’s, King; Epiphany, Rocky Mount; rate of population increase in central North Carolina. The national financial crisis that began to be felt in 2008 and Emmanuel, Warrenton; and St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw. picture is less encouraging across the Church as a whole. has intensified since, but they speak well of the continu- Annual Audits. Canon 21.4.h (parishes) and Canon Diocesan reports submitted to The Episcopal Church Cen- ing commitment of Episcopalians in the Diocese of North 20.6.a (missions) require each congregation to submit a ter in 2008 showed an overall decline in active baptized Carolina to financial support of the Church both at the certified copy of its annual audit for the preceding year to members of 2.8%. Over the past five years, the decline has diocesan and parish levels. the Diocesan Council no later than September 1. Thirty- totaled 10%. Nationally, 43% of Episcopal congregations seven congregations were delinquent in filing an audit have shown a decline in membership of 10% or more in Year Operating Income % Change Prior Year report for 2008 as of December 3, 2009, an improvement the past five years while 26% have grown by 10% or more. 2008 38,966,502 3.2% over the fifty-five delinquent last year as of November 20, In the Diocese of North Carolina 27 congregations (23%) 2007 37,762,902 6.3% 2008. Of those, the following have not yet filed a report grew by more than 10% in 2008 while 39 (33%) declined 2006 35,540,031 5.0% for 2007: Prince of Peace, Apex; St. Elizabeth’s, King; by more than 10%. Average Sunday attendance at Epis- 2005 33,843,023 3.8% St. James’, Kittrell; St. Ambrose, Raleigh; All Saints, copal churches declined by 3% in 2008 and 16% over the 2004 32,605,115 -1.5% Roanoke Rapids; Epiphany, Rocky Mount; St. Paul’s, past five years. The Diocese of North Carolina has been Salisbury; Calvary, Wadesboro; St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw; fortunate to have withstood these discouraging trends. Joseph S. Ferrell and Grace Church, Weldon. Several of these remain delin- We have fewer congregations growing rapidly, but also Secretary of the Convention

related to the Millennium Development nourish the minds and souls of attendees Goals, for example. so they would leave feeling better equipped Episcopal Church Women In November of 2009, at the 127th Annual to address a growing problem, hunger in Meeting of the ECW of NC, members communities large and small. In July of 2009 the Episcopal Church munion. The giving which has propelled approved a $10,000 grant for the Moth- As Bishop Michael B. Curry has said, Women of the Diocese of North Carolina many and various ministries by women, ers’ Union Centre for AIDS orphans and “the Episcopal Church Women have often sent four representatives to Anaheim, Cali- including the United Thank Offering other vulnerable children living in and gone out ahead of the rest of us to reach fornia to attend the national ECW Trien- and Church Periodical Club, slowed or around the rural village of Mahalapye out and touch those untouchable by soci- nial Meeting, held in conjunction with the in some cases stopped altogether. While in Botswana, one of our companion dio- ety, to lift up those brought low by social Episcopal Church’s General Convention. the Executive Board of the ECW in NC, ceses. The money, which speaks to MDG conditions and life circumstances.” In one of the daily meditations she offered pre-emptively pared an already spare #! (eradication of poverty and hunger) will No matter temporary circumstances, during the 11-day gathering, themed “God’s annual operating budget, ECW branches be used to help guarantee a steady food such as financial setbacks, we work to honor Amazing Grace,” the Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, in parishes around the diocese indicated supply for the 200-plus children cared for that history. As members of the Episcopal chaplain for Triennial, spoke of “grow- confidence in the work of the diocesan at the center on weekdays. Many times, Church who have actively supported the ing edges.” She urged us to remember, ECW by continuing to pledge financial the meal and snacks from the Mothers’ Domestic and Foreign Missionary Soci- “they’re not weaknesses at all but rather support. Union are the only food these children ety, we have always understood that our us taking what nature or nurture has given And yes, interest income from receive Monday-Friday. “backyard” extends beyond the borders us … and using God’s grace to grow and endowed and other designated funds This was in keeping with the social jus- of our neighborhoods, cities, state, even nourish that edge and transform it into a did drop. However, a blessing has been tice and Christian Social Ministry theme our country. And even when being on a strength – a powerful blessing.” that thanks to careful management by of the Annual Meeting, “Give Us This Day “growing edge” is fearful, we won’t for- Of the growing edges faced this year the dicoese’s Investment Committee, it Our Daily Bread: Fighting Hunger in Our get that being part of a wider communion by Episcopal Church Women, one of the stayed at levels that allowed us to con- Own Backyard,” hosted by the ECW of strengthens us and is indeed a powerful most profound has been a U.S. economy tinue those programs which are depen- the Raleigh Convocation and held at The blessing. in crisis, the ripple effects of which have dent on such income – the Lex Mathews Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh. been felt throughout the Anglican Com- Scholarships for adult women and grants The two-day meeting was designed to Lisa H. Towle, ECW President

D-20 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple 2010 Convention 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Annual Reports Episcopal Relief Department of Youth and Young Adults & Development 2009 has been a wonderful, exciting, in a row, youth from our diocese have active and vibrant year for our youth. joined with youth throughout Prov- Episcopal Relief & Development continues to be fully supported by the diocese It has been one of the most event filled ince Four to serve the residents of and its parishioners. Highlights for 2009 include: years ever, and the promise of 2010 is Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Together even greater. While these activities rep- with youth from the Diocese of East • Presentations were made to three parish organizations. resent only some of those that occurred Carolina, fifteen youth and adults • ERD was present at two parish events. this year, they are representative of all. traveled from North Carolina. • Thirty-one congregations are supported by ERD Parish Representatives. • Convention 2009: 22 youth, repre- • Fall Youth Event: “Hey Seuss,” was • Congregations continue to use Episcopal Relief & Development as a resource senting all seven convocations in the the theme for this year’s middle for questions or projects related to supporting the Millennium Development diocese, served as youth delegates school retreat. With nearly sixty in Goals. or pages. The youth lead Saturday’s attendance, the group reflected on • Support from student groups continues to grow. Noonday prayers and gave their report several Dr. Seuss’ books, and how with a slide show. they can guide us in our spiritual • Among Province IV dioceses, North Carolina ranks first for the number journey. Lisa Aycock served as the of donations to Episcopal Relief & Development and second for the dollar • Winter Seniors Conference: Nearly adult coordinator, with Garrison amount given. sixty youth and adults participated in this year’s Winter Senior Confer- Gordon and Maggie Blunk serving • The diocese was represented at ERD’s Annual Network Meeting in Denver. ence. The theme for the weekend as the youth coordinators. • Our diocese uses a broad e-mail distribution list to share information about was “Never Alone,” focusing on • Happening 53: There were nearly ERD’s international activities and needs and about related events within the how we cope with the difficult chal- 100 in attendance for this past fall’s diocese. If you would like to be included in the communications, please con- lenges in our lives and how God is Happening. Duana Cisney served as tact Reid Joyner at [email protected]. always present. Several youth and interim coordinator. Jimmy Palanica young adults shared their personal was the Rector and Catharine Kap- stories of how they have overcome pauf was the Observing Rector. some difficult storms in their lives. • Bishops’ Ball: This was the 20th Chartered Committee on Duana Cisney served as the adult anniversary of Bishops’ Ball in our coordinator, with Catharine Kap- diocese. The largest event in two pauf and Kadie Barnes serving as years, this past Bishops’ Ball had the youth coordinators. 187 participants and team, which Hispanic Ministry • Happening 52: Seven-two youth and included nine guests from Botswana, adults participated in the spring Hap- and two HUGS campers and two As the Diocese of North Carolina lives House, this workshop was attended by clergy pening. This was Curt Gardiner’s young adults as their helpers. In into God’s call to hospitality, the Chartered and lay members. last Happening as coordinator, as he addition to Bishop Curry and Bishop Committee on Hispanic Ministry provides • We provided suggestions and resources took a job in another diocese. The Marble being present, a number of liturgical and pastoral resources, supports to the School of Ministry as it develops a rector for Happening 52 was Claire guest speakers came throughout the congregations’ service and outreach among DVD focusing on the Latino population, McILwain with Jimmy Palanica weekend, including Duana Cisney, Latinas and Latinos, and advocates for their culture, and the issues they face in serving as Observing Rector. Sharita Womack, Jill Hoffmann, Joyce immigration reform and other laws to pro- North Carolina. • Spring Youth Event: With ninety-four and Nelson Johnson. The coordina- tect the rights of all people. • We attended, along with Bishop Chip in attendances, this year’s Spring tors for this events were Beth Crow Our Committee has fourteen active Marble, a town hall meeting about immi- Youth Event was a huge success (adult coordinator), Kate Oldham members. It includes clergy, lay members, gration with representatives of Senator and very well received. The confer- and Ben Hatley (youth coordinators) and one diocesan staff. We drive from as Kay Hagan in Greensboro. Co-sponsored ence was held at Camp Oak Hill in • Botswana Youth Exchange: During far east as Warrenton, as far south as Char- by our diocese and other faith—based Oxford due to the Summit not being the spring of 2009 Beth Crow, the lotte and as far west as Winston-Salem to groups, the September event underscored available. The theme for the week- Diocesan Youth Missioner, visited attend our meetings. the urgent need for comprehensive immi- end was, “Every Move I Make.” The the Diocese of Botswana and began gration reform, including a pathway to group celebrated our diversity as we plans for a youth exchange between 2009 Accomplishments citizenship for millions of hard-working welcomed two Native Americans the two diocese. In the fall, seven During 2009, our committee accom- Latinas and Latinos. from the Monican tribe in Virginia, youth and two adults from Botswana plished the following: • We are drafting a resolution urging as well as sharing in liturgical dance, visited our diocese, staying with host • We launched a website, Hospitali- lawmakers and college administrators in our juggling, and other creative forms families through the diocese, visit- dadNC.org, which links from the diocesan state to make enrollment available to any of worship. The adult coordinator ing a number of college campuses, website. This website is a milestone in graduate of a North Carolina high school for SYE was David Rose, with Kate and participated in the 20th Annual increasing our visibility, providing resources without distinction based on immigration Oldham and Garrison Gordon serv- Bishops’ Ball. specifically tailored to North Carolina, and status or documentation to be presented at ing as the two youth coordinators. helping us communicate with clergy and the upcoming Diocesan convention. • Freedom Ride 2010: Though this laity across our diocese. It also provides As a result of increased networking and • CCY Retreat: This year’s leadership event has not happened yet, plan- links to resources from our national head- resource sharing, committee members have training retreat was held at Phoebe ning and training have begun. This quarters. engaged in a variety of educational com- Needles Conference Center in Vir- nine-day pilgrimage across the state • We began a monthly column in The munity and parish events highlighting the ginia. There are thirty-five mem- of North Carolina will be examining North Carolina Disciple titled “Ministerio issues of Latino immigrants. bers on the CCY, Chartered Com- issues of slavery and civil rights and Latino around the Diocese.” This monthly mission for Youth, with eleven new the impact these lasting legacies have column includes brief updates on different An Invitation members. The CCY Board met for on all our lives together. This event facets of Hispanic ministry, from parishes We invite clergy and lay members to join the first time as a board to address will occur July 9-18, 2010. organizing ESL classes, to priests offering us as we welcome the stranger in our midst many issues dealing with merging For an in-depth look at all of the youth Eucharistic services in Spanish, to members and make our diocese reflect the diversity Happening into the overall youth events and programs as well as pictures advocating for immigration reform. of North Carolina. For more information, programs, budget concerns, begin- and quotes, visit the Diocesan Youth • We sponsored a workshop in Novem- please visit us at HospitalidadNC.org. ning an Outreach Weekend for high Website http://www.episdionc.org and ber in Charlotte titled “Reaching Out to and school youth. select “Youth Ministry” on the left side Serving Latinos.” Moderated by the Rev. Evelyn Morales and Hugo Olaiz, co-chairs • PYE Mission Trip: For the third year of the home page. Dr. Mark Sills of FaithAction International Chartered Committee on Hispanic Ministry

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Botswana Companion Diocese Report Dumela and greetings in the HIV/AIDS Ministries: Though Botswana is very pro- quito nets; an outreach program of certain parish ECWs Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. gressive in public education and treatment for HIV/AIDS, resulted in hundreds of handmade duduza (comfort) dolls There are seven areas of ministry in development between it continues to be a profoundly significant health issue in all being sent to day care centers for AIDS orphans and at the Diocese of Botswana and the Diocese of North Caro- levels of society and among all ages. The Diocese operates other young, at-risk children; Dr. Womack was the key- lina. Please note that none are truly discreet because there a hospice and plans to develop an additional site. There are note speaker at an HIV/AIDS Conference in Gaborone numerous crossover opportunities for ministry. day care centers (parochial and Mothers’ Union) that care put on by the Diocese of Botswana; and a congregation- for children affected and effected by HIV/AIDS. There are to-congregation relationship is developing between the Youth Ministries: Growing out extended conversa- opportunities to volunteer, develop, and partner with exist- Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Gaborone and the Church tions (especially during a March 2009 visit), the initial ing programs. Dr. Sharita Womack, with her interest and of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh. exchanges between Youth and Young Adults in our respec- knowledge about HIV/AIDS, was the keynoter at Diocesan tive Dioceses began in December 2009 with a group com- HIVS/AIDS Conference in Gaborone, and Gosego Nthume Pula and blessings. ing to North Carolina from Botswana. Youth, young adults, has been here in North Carolina to meet with providers and The Very Reverend L. Murdock Smith, PhD and youth leaders from all three of our major urban centers agencies that deal with HIV/AIDS. Dr. Sharita Womack is Chair, Botswana – North Carolina participated in this visit, with our guests participating in coordinating this portion of the ministry. Companion Diocese Committee the Bishop’s Ball. A North Carolina delegation will travel St. Martin’s Episcopal Church to Botswana in 2010. The specific time is under develop- Hammer and Nails Ministry Trips: Much a part of Charlotte, North Carolina ment, while working around World Cup Soccer in South the American culture of helping out neighbors in building [email protected] Africa during the summer and the annual Diocesan Youth homes and other structures, this will be a new effort between Conference in Botswana in December. Contact Beth Crow, our two Dioceses. The “pilot” ministry trip is planned for Diocesan Youth Missioner for more information. March 2010 to work on putting the roof on St. Alban’s Church in Moroka. Once the initial processes are worked Women’s Ministries: There is active ministry devel- out so we are working in tandem, there will be additional Millennium oping among the Episcopal Churchwomen, the Mothers’ trips. Though these ministry trips often arise from the efforts Union, and the Anglican Women’s Fellowship. Represen- of a single congregation, each trip will always include one tatives from Botswana have attended ECW annual confer- or two others who will be the yeast for other congrega- Development ence, and cooperative ministry continues to be developed tional participation. Michael Beaumont of Christ Church, around the shared concern for children, especially with Charlotte is using his experience from trips to Costa Rica, the day care centers that the Mothers’ Union operates in Panama, and other sites to get this going. Please contact Goals Botswana. Contact Lisa Towle with the ECW for more me if your parish is interested in leading a group. information ([email protected]). Exchanges: Though the current economic recession Subcommittee Theological Education: A central component of this min- adversely affected this portion of the ministry, we continue istry is the development of a House of Study for the prepara- to look toward opportunities for exchanges between our two of the Chartered Committee tion of both those on the path to ordination and the formation Dioceses. This can be part of ministries described above, sab- for Global Missions of lay leaders. This is particularly important as the Diocese of batical exchanges, or teaching/learning exchanges. We are look- Botswana looks toward the time when the Province of Cen- ing for congregations and institutions here in North Carolina Our committee began the year with a booth at tral Africa will change provincial canon so that woman may that would host persons from Botswana, particularly clergy. Diocesan Convention. We shared information, not be ordained as priests. Ten persons from our diocese have only about the MDG’s, but also about involvement indicated their interest in teaching short courses, and their Economic Development: Like exchanges, the economic of parishes throughout the diocese. names are being placed before our partners for consideration. recession put a dramatic hold on this. There are opportunities We continue to advocate for the MDG’s and to There are opportunities for other qualified persons to travel to to work with the Diocese of Botswana in developing some of keep people aware of designated days throughout the Botswana, supported by their local congregation, to teach dif- the properties that they own. Additionally, there are such pro- year that focus on the goals and ways to get involved. ferent courses. Father Leon Spencer, immediate past Dean of grams as Savings and Credit Associations (SCA) and micro- One of our committee’s tasks is to recommend allo- our School of Ministry, is providing overall coordination for financing. These same programs can be part of our Diocese’s cation of grants to organizations and projects that this effort. Mother Jamie L’Enfant is coordinating efforts to work in those areas of North Carolina hard hit by economic address the MDG’s. The 2009 grant recipients were: work with the Diocese of Botswana as it moves toward ordain- changes. There will be more on this during the coming year. • Hogar Escuela Episcopal School – Barrio Cuba, ing women to the priesthood. There are also conversations San Jose, Costa Rica about partnering to offer Education for Ministry in Botswana. Other: There have been funds raised to provide mos- • Haiti Fund Inc. – CODEP Project • Karimu – Women’s Development and Educa- tion Project in Tanzania Chartered Committee on • AVVAIS – (Assoc. of Vulnerable Widows Infected and Affected by HIV/AIDS) Kigali, Rwanda • Health In Harmony Inc. – ASRI Project, Global Missions Sukadana, West Kalimantan, Indonesia The Chartered Committee on Global Missions has to more fully grasp the big picture! • Honduras Health Mission had a very successful year. We have held three meet- As we have been fulfilled reading reports from previ- • Through St. Mark’s Huntersville – Projects ings and have enjoyed our time together as we have ously awarded grants, we have also been blessed to read with and for Iglesia Episcopal, Santa Cruz, discerned God’s will for our Diocese in the area of new requests and to learn about the wonderful work those Guacimo, Costa Rica Global Missions. in our Diocese and beyond want to accomplish. The number Members of the MDG Committee are: Diane Administratively, our hope is that more applications will of applications continues to increase each year and this Steinhaus, The Rev. Velinda Hardy, Dr. Gail Belvett, be received online and we will encourage this approach year, requests totaled approximately $100,000. Regret- Beth Bealle, Lisa Towle, The Rev.Tally Bandy, Scott in the future. This would provide a tremendous savings fully, we are not able to fund to the extent we would like. Evans Hughes, and Debra Smithdeal, Chair. in copying, postage and time. We continue to work on We are pleased to report that approximately $40,000 was We continue to educate, advocate, and be a updating and improving our website. Another effort we awarded to our Companion Dioceses in Costa Rica and resource about the Millennium Development Goals are undertaking is to have a better idea of who is doing Botswana, as well as work in Belize, Haiti, Honduras, for the people and churches of the Diocese of N. C. what in our Diocese. In that light, we will be asking the Tanzania, Rwanda and Indonesia. Deans of all Convocations to distribute a very brief survey Respectfully submitted, for each parish to complete. How wonderful it would be Marion J. Church, Chairman Debra Smithdeal, Chairwoman

D-22 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple 2010 Convention 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Annual Reports Justice in Environmental Agriculture Ministry Committee Committee This is the FIRST OF FIVE YEARS: tee for Environmental Ministry has provided a pamphlet “Caring for Creation” to guide us. The committee presently is composed of Rt. Rev. Gary CELEBRATE, We REDUCE because we care for the earth and its Gloster (ret.); Rev. Harrell Johnson-chair; Lisa Towle, REDUCE, PARTICIPATE people. President-ECW, Diocese of NC; Rev. Marty Stebbins and Becky Ceartas of RAFI. All our churches are invited, indeed urged, for the In the next five years we will PARTICIPATE This committee has grown out of a justice ministry next five years to CELEBRATE: Each congregation is urged to speak out publicly about which Bishop Gloster was involved in the 1990’s. This Hold an annual Creation Celebration Cycle – four environmental matters, being mindful of the small or large work not only calls us as people of faith to live into our or more Sundays worshiping God for and through the steps that need to be taken to care for all things seen and Baptismal Covenant to “respect the dignity of every human Creation. Bring the worshiping community to our Cre- unseen, living and non-living, who are our neighbors. being”, it also allows us as citizens and consumers to ator with thanks for the Creation and our part in it, not to The Committee for Environmental Ministry has an advocate for those who help supply our food. mention our sadness for the abuse and exploitation of it. important pamphlet “Caring for Planet Earth”, which The focus of the committee is to support North Carolina The Sundays can be successive or spread out, for is suitable for businesses, educational institutions, and farmers by giving voice to their justice concerns about example Rogation Sunday, Ember Days, St. Francis, government organizations. As human beings and children their changing market systems. In 2008, the committee Earth Day (April 22), NC Arbor Day (March 19). of God we are responsible stewards of the earth. God’s had partnered with Rural Advancement Foundation Inter- Material is available in the Prayer Book, from the Epis- earth cannot afford to have us silent. national (RAFI) in working with North Carolina’s political copal Ecological Network (http://eenonline.org/reflect/ Your committee has established these goals to Cel- leaders to have some of these concerns addressed in the liturgy.htm), and the Committee ([email protected]). ebrate, Reduce, and Participate for the next five years. 2008 United States Farm Bill. For 2009, the Committee In 2009 the Diocesan Convention agreed to this request contacted various churches in the diocese and had church for Celebration. Respectfully submitted, visitations to share the story of the injustices faced bythe Sally Aycock challenges faced by North Carolina’s contract poultry All our churches and facilities are called to REDUCE: Lois Boney, Vice-chair person farmers. During these visits, parishioners learned about the Lower their energy usage by 10% by 2014 in every Cecelia Caldwell resultsvictories from the 2008 Farm Bill, such as farmers possible way (transportation, food, space), acting as stew- Dorothy Darr having the option of being able to no longer having to ards of the Creation to lower global warming. Frank DePasquale give up their right to challenge unfair company practices This summer (2009) the General Convention of the Tom Droppers, Chair in court. The Committee was involved in the Come to the Episcopal Church asked us to adopt the Genesis Cov- Pateah East Table conferences, which educated interested people in enant, which means the Episcopal Church become a Michael Gore North Carolina on how people of faith can relieve hun- signatory of the Genesis Covenant thereby making a Kim Gotwals ger and support local farms in North Carolina, which public commitment to work to reduce greenhouse gas Scott Evans Hughes, Consultant included church-based gardens. emissions from every facility it maintains by a minimum June Mabry Beginning in February 2010, the Justice in Agricul- of 50% in 10 years. Lynn McNair ture Episcopal Committee will be having another round In 2008 the Diocesan Convention requested that each Marion Salinger, Scribe of church visitations to update interested Episcopalians church try to undertake an energy audit. The Commit- Jim Stivers and friends on the latest actions by the USDA concerning the Farm Bill Legislation and concrete actions they can take to support farmers. The focus will be one the finan- cial burdens of unfunded building upgrades that contract poultry farmers are required to do in order to keep their Ella and Leicester Swindell Major growing contracts. New farm regulations from USDA are being proposed to stop this practice by the poultry companies. At the church visitations attendees will learn Speakers Fund about the impact that the new regulations will have on poultry and hog farmers throughout North Carolina. This Fund was established as a memorial to the Swin- focused on the Sermon on the Mount. The results of this Also, they will have the opportunity to write letters in dells as an endowed fund under the Episcopal Diocese of conference led the Committee to give another Fund grant support of the new regulations. Contract poultry farm- North Carolina, originally created to assist programs at the for the 2010 School of Ministry Springtide program which ers have asked for the support of the faith community Summit. It now has broadened its mandate by experiment- is to be led by Lauren Winner as Keynoter. in writing letters to add to the growing voice of people ing, planning, and supporting programs in varied venues. The committee also approved a Fund grant to assist the who are calling for reform. The programs it supports will provide moral, spiritual and Youth Commission’s program “Fredom Ride 2010: A Pil- ethical enrichments for members of the Episcopal Church. grimage of Reconciliation” to be held July 9-18 with youth The Fund is administered by a committee named by the representatives from all three North Carolina dioceses. The Bishop of North Carolina. The Rev. Dr. Harrison Simons grant will help with participation by author Tim Tyson and is the current convener. The committee met three times in actor Mike Wiley. ways this past year. While we still hope to see a major speakers event which 100,000 rd At the 193 Convention of the Diocese the Swindell requires much advanced planning for place and space and Fund sponsored a special pre-Convention program attended speaker, we continue to consider program support such as to say welcome by nearly 80 delegates on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The mentioned above. This includes a possible regional event program was presented by The Rt. Rev. William Gregg and with Stephanie Sellers, and a cultural event at Penick Village. th focused on “Beyond Lambeth to Communion.” Members who served in 2009 are The Rev. Verdery Kerr, 194 Annual Convention The shortened schedule to the 194th Convention curtailed The Rev. Sealy Cross, The Rev. Greg Jones, The Rev. Rod any planning for a follow-up program, but the committee Reinecke, Ruth Wright, Ayliffe Mumford, Priscilla Swin- January 22-23, 2010 looked at other possible programs, including special sup- dell, Marion Frollin, Anne Butler. Benton Convention Center port to the School of Ministry’s 2009 Spring Tide event at Trinity Center, Salter Path, NC. This was attended by 60 Respectfully submitted: Winston-Salem, North Carolina participants and Led by Bishop Curry, whose presentations The Rev. Harrison T. Simons, Convener

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Historiographer of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina As Historiographer, I have been engaged with Lynn Hoke and the diocesan staff about ect, like the Convention exhibit, was princi- writing and research in the area of slavery and in two principal activities this year: record retention and archival issues. His pally organized and supported by Lynn Hoke race. My principal focus, however, at least 1. supporting the ongoing work of suggestions have been incorporated into and leadership within the Diocesan ECW. for the first six months of the year, will be to storing and processing diocesan archival the Project Archivist’s work plan. I have also been active as a member of spearhead the triennial historical conference materials, and Although an important milestone has been the steering committee of the Pauli Murray of the three national historical organizations 2. sharing aspects of the history of our reached in addressing the archival needs of Project, based at Duke University’s John of the Episcopal Church, to be held in Raleigh church in North Carolina with others. the diocese, much remains to be done. There Hope Franklin Center. In this capacity, I have at the Church of the Good Shepherd from is the additional processing of the records had the opportunity to lead book discussions June 21-23, 2010. The Conference title is The Diocesan Archives. In April, 2008, themselves, especially with respect to pres- of Pauli Murray’s Proud Shoes, in which “From Manteo to the Millennium Develop- Lynn Hoke was named Project Archivist for ervation. And there is the ongoing work of she relates her own family history, which ment Goals: Seeking Mission and Justice the Diocese and began work part-time assess- managing current records and handling an intertwines with the history of the Episco- in the Anglican Tradition 1584-2010.” I am ing and describing the nearly 600 boxes of increasing number of research requests. pal Church in Orange and Durham Coun- grateful for all the support and cooperation diocesan records, 526 of which were being How best to manage this continuing need ties. And in October, I returned to Natchez, I have received from Bishop Curry and the stored at a State warehouse since their removal for archival support and records manage- Mississippi, to deliver another paper about diocesan staff; from Leon Spencer and Lynn from our former Diocesan House. The ambi- ment will be a matter for thoughtful con- slavery and race in the antebellum Episco- Hoke, who serve with me on the planning tious goal set for the Project Archivist was sideration in the upcoming year. pal Church in North Carolina. On this occa- committee, and from the Rector and staff of to do sufficient processing and description sion, I examined the early career of the Rt. the Church of the Good Shepherd. I hope of the materials to enable all of the material Historical presentations. The 2009 Dioc- Rev. William Mercer Green as a proponent many members of the Diocese will consider stored with the State to be retrieved before esan Convention marked the first time in and practitioner of slave evangelization. It attending. Registration materials and detailed the end of 2009. Happily, this goal has been many years that an exhibit booth highlight- was a particular point of privilege to do so program descriptions will be available by met, and we are now in possession of all of ing diocesan history and historical organiza- on a panel moderated by our own Assisting February 1, 2010. the records. 168 of the boxes are being stored tions was present. Co-sponsored with the Bishop, Chip Marble, who was himself, like off-site; the rest at Diocesan House. But diocesan Historic Properties Commission, Wm. Mercer Green, a Bishop of Mississippi. Respectfully submitted, for all of the off-site materials there is now the exhibit afforded those attending Con- In 2010, I expect to continue my work with The Rev. N. Brooks Graebner, Ph.D. a folder-level description of the contents at vention an opportunity to learn more about the Pauli Murray Project and do additional Historiographer Diocesan House, making it possible to locate ongoing work and available resources in the and retrieve particular files. areas of historic preservation and research. I am deeply appreciative of all that In March, I was invited to participate Lynn Hoke has done, and continues to do, in the Wardens Conference and to offer Commission on to organize and to distill the records that a small group presentation on how parish have accumulated over decades. I am grate- and diocesan history can help to guide and ful also to the Canon to the Ordinary for support us in times of crisis. Constitution and Canons Administration, Marlene Weigert, for her In April, I participated in and helped to The Commission on Constitution and 2. The Commission considered the support of this work, and to Dr. Ed South- sponsor a day-long event at St. Augustine’s Canons considered the following: Constitution Amendment and Canon, ern, formerly the Head of the Government College focusing on the history of the Bishop 1. The Commission considered Title proposed by the Committee on Ministry Records Branch of the State of North Caro- Tuttle School (1926-1941), a training school IV Ecclesiastical Discipline, which was in Higher Education, for each Campus lina, for his ongoing professional guidance for women in the areas of Church and Social compre¬hensively revised by the 76th Ministry to have seat, voice and vote in and oversight. What is more, the Archivist Work, which was located on the campus of General Convention, and prepared and Convention. of the Episcopal Church, Mark Duffy, made St. Augustine’s and which did remarkable submitted a new Canon 31 to implement A. Zachary Smith III, Chairman a site visit in early April, 2009, to consult work during its 16-year existence. This proj- the new Title IV. December 14, 2009

things happening with the Penick Village family. opment Goals, Penick Village continues to work towards all new construction on campus be “Green”, • Our vision is becoming a reality in 2010! After six The Blanche Robertson Garden Cottage, Village years of planning, hard work, fund-raising, training, House, and Woodlands Apartments are all targeted Penick and construction we are pleased to announce March to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment 29, 2010 will be moving day! This first Garden Cot- Design) Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. tage will become home to 10 Penick Village residents • In February, Penick Village’s Fifth Annual Art Show who need assisted-living. All residents will have and Sale will occur! This great event supports the Village private bedrooms and baths, surrounding a large liv- Benevolent Assistance Fund. The festivities begin ing room and kitchen area, and will even wake up the evening of Friday, February 26th with a Preview President Calvin Coolidge once said “We do not need to smell the fresh coffee brewing nearby. They will Party gala event sponsored by the Penick Village more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We live and be cared for in a home. Foundation Board of Trustees. The Art Show and do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more • Penick Village expansion is sold out! In 2010, con- Sale continues Saturday and Sunday, February 27 of the things that are unseen.” This quote represents what struction will begin on the Woodlands Apartments and 28. Come on by, you will have a great time! the past year has been and paints the picture of what 2010 and the Village House. The Woodlands will have will look like for the Penick Village family. The spiritual • Always a key part of our ministry, Bishop Penick’s 69 apartments with 14 different floor plans ranging dream that no resident ever be turned out for lack of power at Penick Village has driven us to make sure that in size from 700 to 1800 square feet. The Village the care and services for the residents were maintained at funds is alive and well. We will provide approxi- House will be the future central hub for Penick Vil- mately $900,000 of financial assistance this fiscal year. the highest level and no jobs were lost during this chal- lage’s campus. Residents will be able to enjoy a great lenging economy. Each staff member made sacrifices to meal at any of the four dining venues, participate in Like every year, 2010 will bring many opportunities protect the Penick Village family, and our success every a life-long learning in one of the classrooms, grab day is a group effort. The Penick Village family also is and challenges to all. The Penick Village family will a Coke at the store, or even catch a flick in the cin- work to build strong faith, new models of care, embrace determined to press on to create the Blanche Robertson ema. As we expand, there is another very important Garden Cottage that will provide the true measurable growth in our family, and continue to create more that is place in this project to support our growth and the unseen. Thanks be to God! change needed in long-term care, and continue prepara- spiritual needs of the Penick Village family. A new tions to expand this important ministry of the Diocese. Chapel will be built. Here are just a few of the details of the many exciting Dr. W. Kirby Kilpatrick, President, Board of Directors • With our commitment to the Millennium Devel- Jeffrey I. Hutchins, Chief Executive Officer

D-24 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple 2010 Convention 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Annual Reports Investment Committee The Investment Committee for THE DIOCESE OF In December 2009, the Trustees concluded that the the operation of the Fund in more detail. Interested parties NORTH CAROLINA TRUST FUND met four times in portfolio was essentially in compliance with the Episcopal may contact any Committee member to initiate discussion. 2009. Minutes of those meetings are appended to the Church principles of socially responsible investing via a During 2009 the Committee recommended to Bishop Archives copy of this report. All meetings were on-site for comparison of portfolio holdings to the National Church’s Curry four candidates to have their memberships extended members of the Committee, in Raleigh, Southern Pines, “No Buy” listing dated November 2007. on the investment committee and requested he submit that Charlotte and Greensboro. The Chair of the Committee At September 30, 2009, the latest quarter-end as of the request to the Trustees. The members are: John T. McGee met with the Bishop and Trustees December 15th and pre- writing of this report, the total value of the Common Trust a three year term; Sterling Kelly an additional three year sented a summary of the Committee’s activities for the year. Fund was $26,774,986 compared to a total value at Decem- term; Michael Scheneck III an additional three year term; All Committee meetings were attended by representa- ber 31, 2008 of $ 23,988,331 and a value of $35,184,662at William L. Rose an additional one year term. tives of Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown (“DBAB”), invest- December 31, 2007. The year-to-date return for the port- The Committee, as requested by the Diocesan Treasurer, ment advisor to the Committee. DBABs responsibilities folio at September 30, 2009 was 15.46% versus a Blended has prepared with DBAB “The Episcopal Diocese of North as advisor to the Committee include selection, monitoring Benchmark return of 16.49%. Since April 24, 2003, the Carolina Cash Portfolio Investment Policy Statement” and and evaluation of the performance of the managers of the date at which DBAB became advisor to the Fund, the submitted that to the Trustees for their approval. Common Trust Fund (“the Fund”) against benchmarks annualized average return of the portfolio is 5.21% versus The Committee thanks Ms. Marlene Weigert, Canon agreed upon by the Committee and DBAB. In addition they 6.23% for the benchmark. for Administration, Mr. John McGee, Diocesan Treasurer, distribute the quarterly distributions, create asset allocation As of 11-13-2009 the Trust Fund was valued at and Mr. David Shumate, Trustee Representative, for their models, as well as monitor and report on a quarterly basis. $27,356,518. When distributions for 2009 of $1,121,809 active participation and assistance with the Committee’s The Committee continues to be pleased with the services are added to that the fund would be valued at 119% of the business. Additionally, we offer special thanks to Judy provided by DBAB and appreciates the professionalism value at 12-31-2008. This compares to the Dow Jones at LeDoux for her service in support of the Committee and with which all DBAB personnel handle the relationship. the same point being 117% of its 12-31-2008 value. for serving as Contact Officer. The Treasurer requested and the Investment Committee The return noted above is net of fees which approximate has prepared, in conjunction with DBAB, and submitted to 70 basis points (0.70%) per annum. Respectfully submitted, the Trustees for their approval, “The Episcopal Diocese of The Fund is currently distributing a payout of 1.00% per Your Diocesan Investment Committee North Carolina Cash Portfolio Investment Policy Statement”. quarter (4.0% per year) effective 4/1/09. The committee will William L. Rose, Chair, Retired Executive The assets of the Fund are invested in accordance with review raising the 4.0 % payout if the corpus grows through Kay P. Gresham, an Investment Policy adopted by the Committee in 2004and calendar 2010. Investors may choose to have their quar- Vice President, Wealth Management, Smith Barney revised and approved by the Trustees on June 22, 2009. terly payout reinvested in the Fund by notifying the Contact Mary L. Griesser, Director of Investor Relations That policy is designed to reflect the principles of the “pru- Officer for the Fund, Ms. Judy LeDoux, at Diocesan House. Global Endowment Management dent investor”, investing in a portfolio composed of equi- The Common Trust Fund consists of funds invested by R. Sterling Kelly III, ties (55%), fixed income securities (20%), and alternative more than 46 parishes and historic churches, 9 Episcopal- President, Burkely Communities, LLC asset investments (20%), and inflation protection securities related agencies in the Diocese, and the Diocese. The Com- Richard H. Palmer, (5%). Asset allocation is a key component of the Policy mittee invites potential investors to consider the benefits of Senior Vice President, Wachovia Securities and the portfolio is rebalanced at six-month intervals, or investing in a professionally-managed fund at a very rea- Michael Schenck III, Retired Executive sooner, if variances develop outside of agreed-upon limits. sonable cost, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss Marlene Weigert, Canon for Administration Chartered Committee on Ministry in Higher Education The mission of the Chartered Commit- Arts), in Greensboro (The Rev. Kevin Mat- of the UK he has yet to receive a work visa community is self-sustaining and requires no tee on Ministry in Higher Education and its thews, serving UNCG, Guilford College, and and thus has not yet arrived in the Diocese. financial support from the Diocese. campus programs is the development of lay N.C. A&T), in Chapel Hill (The Rev. Tammy In the interim Rev. Karen Barfield is the Elon University Chaplain. In Septem- leaders for our future. Most students affili- Lee, serving UNCCH in conjunction with chaplain at Duke. ber the Rev. David Olson was hired by the ated with our campus programs are mem- The Chapel of the Cross), in Durham (The An amended Charter for CMHE has been Elon Campus Ministry, LEAF, as its first bers of our congregations, and many return Rev. Karen Barfield, interim, serving Duke approved by Council and now includes two Chaplain. David is ordained in ELCA and to them when their education is complete. University), and in Raleigh (The Rev. Deborah permanent representatives each from UNC- will serve LEAF part time. They will become teachers, doctors, busi- Fox, serving NCSU, Meredith College, and Charlotte and Elon University. ness people, lawyers, nurses, social workers, Peace College). The Diocese also supports A long range planning sub-committee government leaders, parents, school board UNC Charlotte’s United Christian Fellow- Budgets: The budget for 2009 was has been established to study these and other members, and hospice and Habitat volun- ship (Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and reduced in June at the request of the Dio- subjects that influence the effectiveness of teers. More importantly, they will become United Methodist; The Rev. Steve Cheyney, cese due to short fall in income. The overall the CMHE to fulfill it mission: Sunday school teachers, vestry members, chaplain) and Elon’s, LEAF (“Lutherans, budget was cut by 5%. However, in that the • chaplaincy as career path deacons, priests and bishops. The Charter Episcopalians, and Friends, The Rev. David Salaries and Benefits for the Chaplains were • sustainable professional opportunities Committee on Ministry in Higher Education Olson, chaplain). not reduced, a reduction of approximately in campus ministry sees campus ministry as a primary location The year 2009 was another active one 20% was taken from the remaining budget • presence & role of chaplains & students for nurturing the vocations of young adults in campus ministry. New members repre- (Support Staff, Programs). In August another at annual convention to both ordained and lay ministry and lead- senting Elon, UNCC, Davidson, Duke and 5% reduction was requested by the Diocese • what is the church offering to post high ership. These students are our future and Winston Salem joined the committee. John for the 2010 budget. As in the 2009 reduc- school young adults warrant our investment. It is the intent of Willard completed his first term as Chair. tion Salaries and Benefits were not reduced • what is the pain that drives, & the the Committee to affirm this imperative and resulting in another 20% reduction in sup- passion that draws us to clarify and make certain that they are supported during The Committee reports the following port staff and programs. These reductions amplify this ministry their college years and beyond. activities for 2009: are making it very difficult on each of the • how to have more of a web presence The Diocese of North Carolina is widely Several students from our Campus Min- Campus ministry programs. • diverse models of chaplaincy-local recognized for its support of campus ministry. istries attend the Diocese 2009 Annual Bishop Curry Intentional Community at parish interaction It Funds Episcopal chaplains at Davidson (The Convention in Winston Salem. Raleigh. In July an intentional community • need for “minority mind-set” and Rev. Elizabeth Marie Melchionna, serving The Rev. Nils Chittenden who was origi- was established across the street from The finding new ways to work in coalition Davidson College in conjunction with St. nally selected to be the Diocese Missioner Cheshire House in Raleigh. Four students of with others Alban’s), in Winston-Salem (The Rev. Bob for Young Adults and Campus Ministry has the Raleigh Campus Ministry are living in McGee, serving Wake Forest University, now been designated as the Chaplain for Christian Community sharing their daily lives Respectively Submitted, Salem College, and the UNC School of the Duke University. However, being a citizen together in prayer, worship and study. This John I. Willard, Chair

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totaling over $13.6 million to the Univer- Foundation program of financial assistance sity the South. Approximately $3.2 million and peer support. of this total was to the Sewanee Annual In November, Sewanee was one of five The University of Fund. Episcopal church giving through schools profiled in USA Today in a set the One Percent Program was $311,374 of education articles about the National from 203 parishes. The University’s 2008- Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The South, Sewanee 2009 operating budget was $67.6 million. USA Today, with a circulation of about Approximately 66 percent of revenue to 2.28 million, covers NSSE results every College of Arts & Sciences enrollment United States in 1857. Sewanee is the only the University comes from student-funded year and focuses each year on a different from the Diocese of North Carolina for university in the nation that is owned and tuition, room and board, and fees. aspect of student engagement. In 2008, the the 2008-2009 academic year: governed by dioceses of the Episcopal Science faculty made renewed efforts story highlighted schools where students 69 students, 27 of whom report them- Church, specifically the 28 dioceses that are to build its sponsored research program. report high levels of faculty involvement selves to be Episcopalians. successors to the original founding dioceses. Several faculty members in biology and outside of class. Sewanee continues to The University’s Board of Trustees is com- chemistry submitted proposals (some of exceed the norms of comparable colleges School of Theology enrollment from the posed of the bishops of the 28 dioceses, which are still being considered) and Robert and universities on all NSSE measures. Diocese of North Carolina for the 2008- together with clerical and lay representa- Bachman, associate professor of chemistry, The Office of Career Services annually 2009 academic year: None tives elected by each diocese and repre- earned a $276,000 grant for his research into sponsors “Beyond the Gates: Preparing for sentatives of other University constituen- advanced materials. The Jessie Ball duPont Life and Work After Sewanee,” before the 2008-2009 Financial aid awarded to all cies. The Board of Regents, to which the Fund continued to support the University’s start of Easter semester. This year nearly undergraduate students from the Diocese Board of Trustees delegates some of its service-learning, innovative teaching, and 100 juniors and seniors had the chance to of North Carolina: $473,656.00 responsibilities for governance, is com- social justice ministry programs. At the interact with dozens of alumni and parent posed of Episcopal bishops, priests, and lay conclusion of The Sewanee Call Campaign, volunteers during panel discussions, men- 2008-2009 Amount of support from North people, and may include a limited number the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation made a toring, practice interviews, workshops, and Carolina churches and the Diocese of of members of other Christian bodies. The $1 million challenge grant for environmen- a business luncheon. North Carolina: $20,240.00 Chancellor of the University, elected by the tal studies, for which the University must During the course of the year, research Board of Trustees, is a bishop from one of raise $2 million to claim. Approximately and internships offered students unique Governing board representatives from the 28 dioceses. The historic ownership $800,000 has been secured, and new initia- opportunities. Emily Feitl, Evey Gannaway, North Carolina: and governance of the University by these tives such as the Sewanee Environmental Wyatt Harper, and Hayley Robb were Board of Regents Episcopal dioceses has produced a living Institute and the Center for Religion and awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships; John Richard Swallow (2013) synergy of leadership, resource, and mutual Environment have been initiated. Sustain- Chris Tipler, Kendra Tippens, and Karimeh Board of Trustees support, enriching the Church and advanc- ing both efforts will require new gifts and Moukaddem received highly competitive The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, D.D. ing the University’s role in American higher grants, and the University is actively seek- Critical Language Scholarships; Alexander The Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg, education. ing support for its environmental programs. Harris, Brandi Moore, and Ximeng Zhang Assistant Bishop The Cousins Foundation made a second were named Sewanee’s first Carey Fellows; The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones (2012) 2008–2009 Statistics grant to the School of Theology’s Holy Emily Beeson and Laura Candler became Jonathan Engram (2010) Land Pastoral Renewal Program in 2009. Sewanee’s 37th and 38th Watson Fellows; and Robert L. Husted (2011) College of Arts and Sciences students: The Program offered 20 pastoral leaders a Jordan Casey was awarded the school’s 27th 1,483 life-changing, vocation-renewing experi- NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Eleven School of Theology Programs Center Undergraduate Class of 2012: 409 ence and enabled them to address three students from Sewanee this summer explored information for North Carolina: SAT combined (middle 50% range): needs critical to pastoral life and practice: vocations in ordained ministry or service Education for Ministry (EfM) groups: 27 1148-1360 The need for community, fostered in ori- with non-profit organizations as part of EfM Diocesan Coordinator: Mrs. Shelley ACT (middle 50% range): 26-30 entation, a two-week pilgrimage to Israel, the eighth Summer Discernment Institute. Clark Kappauf, shelley.kappauf@episdioac. High School GPA: 3.6 and reflection two months after our return. More than 40 percent of Sewanee stu- org, 336.273.5770 Female 52%, Male 48% The need for sustainable habits of spiri- dents typically study abroad, and about 80 Student/faculty ratio: 11:1 tual formation, to be explored in times of students participate each year in summer About Sewanee Percentage of college students declaring prayer and worship, personal quiet time, programs in places such as Bangladesh, The University of the South, popularly Episcopal heritage: 34.9% lectures, and assigned readings. China, France, Italy, Russia, and Spain. known as Sewanee, is home to both an out- Majors offered (college): 36 The need to reclaim and sustain pat- Commencement weekend recognized standing liberal arts college and a seminary Minors offered (college): 32 terns of lifelong learning and discovery for the achievements of 360 graduates of of the Episcopal Church. Located atop the clergy serving in an ever-changing eccle- the College of Arts and Sciences and 39 Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and School of Theology residential stu- sial landscape. seminarians from the School of Theology. Chattanooga, Tenn., Sewanee’s 13,000-acre dents: 79 The college’s Class of 2009 has one of the campus — the second largest campus in the Newly enrolled students: 32 University Financial Aid highest four-year graduation rates in recent United States — provides vast opportuni- Returning students: 47 In the 2008–2009 academic year, approxi- history, at 84%. More than 10 students ties for research, recreation, and reflection. Female 33, Male 46 mately $18.4 million was awarded in insti- were nominated for the Algernon Sydney Within the traditionally strong curriculum School of Theology summer graduate tutional financial aid to undergraduates. Sullivan Award, Sewanee’s highest honor, of humanities, sciences, and graduate theo- students: 61 Sixty-eight percent of entering first-year for character, leadership, and service to logical studies, Sewanee faculty members Degrees offered (seminary): Master students received aid, with almost half of the University and the community. Charles promote intellectual growth, critical think- of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, those receiving need-based aid. Almost (Chase) Spurlock III, of Murfreesboro, ing, and hands-on research. According to its Master of 66 percent of undergraduates received Tenn., was recognized with the award for mission statement, Sewanee “is an institution Sacred Theology, Doctor of Ministry. some form of aid, including University his service as student chief of the Sewanee of the Episcopal Church dedicated to the Other programs: Diploma of Anglican aid, scholarships, and other aid from all Volunteer Fire Department and as chair of pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and Studies, Certificate of Theological Studies sources. Of the 198 graduate students at the Honor Council. The 2009 valedictorian wisdom in close community and in full free- the School of Theology and the School of was Wyatt Eugene Harper IV of Dickson, dom of inquiry, and enlightened by Christian University Fiscal Year July 1, 2008– Letters, 67 percent received some form of Tenn., and Cong Lu of Suzhou, China, was faith in the Anglican tradition, welcoming June 30, 2009: financial assistance. The University strives the salutatorian. individuals from all backgrounds, to the Unrestricted operating revenues: $67.6 to ensure that accepted students can afford The School of Theology’s Commence- end that students be prepared to search for million a Sewanee education and that seminarians ment and Crossing sent 39 men and women truth, seek justice, preserve liberty under Endowment: $246 million (June 30, 2009) can graduate with as little education-related out into the church’s mission. They had law, and serve God and humanity.” debt as possible. earned 36 degrees (20 Master of Divinity, Finances and Academic Grants five Master of Arts, three Master of Sacred Sewanee’s Relationship to the Episco- In the face of global financial turmoil, Student Life Theology, and eight Doctor of Ministry) and pal Church gifts and grants to the University declined Sewanee welcomed 409 first-year students three Diplomas in Anglican Studies. Of the The University of the South, an institu- in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Despite the in the fall of 2008, including another group five honorary degrees conferred during the tion of the Episcopal Church, was founded economic setting, however, 8,403 alumni, of 10 academically motivated students from weekend, two were conferred during the by church leaders from the southeastern parents, faculty, staff, and friends made gifts urban public high schools though the Posse School of Theology Continued on page D-27

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Sewanee continued from page D-26 coming 2008 on Oct. 25. The Distinguished lege, growth in the influence and reach of community members on the topic of sus- commencement ceremony. Vincent Currie Alumnus Award went to Philip Wilheit, C’66. the School of Theology, and increasing tainable energy. Jr., the administrator of the Diocese of the The Distinguished Young Alumni Award recognition as a leading national liberal Sewanee’s Executive Director of the Central Gulf Coast in Pensacola, received was presented to Jason Forrester, C’93, and arts university. Under his leadership, The Associated Alumni Jay Fisher, C’79, was an honorary Doctor of Canon Law, and the the Crawford Service Award was received Sewanee Call fundraising campaign came appointed Acting Dean of Admission and Rt. Rev. Lloyd Emmanuel Allen, bishop of by Nick Babson, C’68. The Distinguished to a record-breaking conclusion in June Financial Aid when David Lesesne, who the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras, received Faculty Staff Award was awarded to Tam 2008. Cunningham’s announcement of his had served as Admission and Financial Aid an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Carlson, C’63. retirement next year will allow an orderly Dean since 2001, left that position during This year’s commencement marked a In an effort to broaden its applicant pool transition of leadership for the University. the summer. first for the University’s fledgling School to students across a range of backgrounds, A nationwide search is being conducted for of Letters — the granting of Sewanee’s first Sewanee took the step of making college a new Vice Chancellor under the direction School of Theology Master of Fine Arts degree to Tina Suzann entrance examinations optional for admis- of a Search Committee chaired by Joel A. Beginning the 2008-2009 academic year, Whipple of Shelbyville, Tenn. The School sion beginning with the freshman class Smith, C’67. the School of Theology welcomed 32 new of Letters enrolled its first summer master’s entering in 2010. Prospective students, who Sewanee’s Board of Regents approved students, bringing the total student body to degree students in 2006. in the past were required to submit SAT or the appointment of Samuel Williamson, 79 students representing 28 Episcopal dio- In Sewanee athletics, 72 student-athletes ACT test scores as part of the admission former vice chancellor of the University, ceses. New student orientation featured a were named to the Southern Collegiate Ath- process, may now decide not to submit the as University historiographer and Gerald full week of activities introducing students letic Conference (SCAC) Academic Honor standardized test scores. Those who make Smith, religion professor and faculty mar- to the seminary, the University, and the Roll for their academic performance in the that choice must instead submit a graded shal, as assistant historiographer. Sewanee community. Easter term, two more than last year. To be a academic paper and complete an evalua- Nicholas C. Babson, C’68, was appointed The 2008 DuBose Lecture series, Oct. member of the Honor Roll, a student-athlete tive interview with a representative of the director of the Babson Center for Global 30-31, featured Dr. Fred B. Craddock, must have a 3.25 GPA for the term in which University. The University will test the pro- Commerce. Babson played a leading role Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preach- they are competing. The Sewanee field gram for five years and assess its success in conceiving and developing the Center ing and New Testament Emeritus, Candler hockey team earned its first SCAC Champi- throughout the period. and had served as acting director of the School of Theology, Emory University. onship and its first NCAA Tournament bid The Sewanee Environmental Institute program since 2006. The Center brought In three lectures, Dr. Craddock addressed in the 2008 season. Former All-ACC soccer (SEI) was begun during 2008-09, and entrepreneur and oilman T. Boone Pickens “Preaching Jesus: Jesus in the Letter to the player at Duke Patrick Johnston has been shows great promise for enhancing and to campus for a day-long visit in April; he Hebrews.” Dr. Michael Battle will deliver named head women’s soccer coach after expanding student opportunities associated addressed packed rooms of students and the 2009 lecture series Continued on page D-28 serving as one of the assistant coaches in with the Domain while also strengthening 2008. Katy Caine has also been named head the University’s reputation as a locus for volleyball coach for the 2009 Tigers. Six environmental education and sustainabil- alumni and a team were inducted into the ity. This summer, its first, a Pre-College Field Studies Experience for talented rising Diocesan Liturgical Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008: Yogi Anderson, C’72, Sophie Brawner Cor- high school juniors and seniors had more rell, C’83, Ryan Harrigan, C’98, Nathaniel applicants than places in the program; 28 Owens, C’70, the doubles team of Linnie students from 13 states were enrolled in Commission Wheeless, C’95, and Kristin Ialaci Crane, the inaugural year. The SEI also introduced In addition to serving as the liturgical blanket copyright for this hymn expires at C’96, and the 1958 Football Team. three new intensive summer field courses arm of our Diocesan Bishop, the Dioc- the end of this month (January, 2010). We The University’s Outreach Office encour- for undergraduates. esan Liturgical Commission shares a hope that most, if not all of our congrega- ages students to find creative ways to give Work started this summer on a renova- working relationship with the Canon to tions took advantage of this opportunity back to their communities. Mission trips, tion and addition to Snowden Hall, built in the Ordinary for Program and Pastoral to sing a wonderful hymn expressing the organized during 2009 Spring Break, took 1961. The changes will enhance Sewanee’s Care and the Executive Assistant to the fact that ALL PEOPLE are welcome in students to work on projects in the Gulf forestry and geology resources and support Bishops. our churches! Coast states, Jamaica, Haiti, Costa Rica, the strategic plan to strengthen environmen- We will continue to help in planning We are continuing our discussion on and Ecuador. The work of Sewanee’s cam- tal education and sustainability. The build- diocesan liturgies such as Convention the Leadership Program for (Church) pus ministries attracts about 25 percent of ing will more than double in size, to about services, ordinations and clergy confer- Musicians (LPM) in our diocese, with the student body. 24,000 square feet, and will feature new ences. However, one of our main goals an expected start in the fall of 2010. Dr. labs, classrooms, resource rooms, research is to help clergy and members of our William McConnell, a member of our Campus space, and faculty offices. The renovation congregations in any way we can to pro- Liturgical Commission, is serving as our The dedication of Spencer Hall, a is expected to be completed in summer mote meaningful and Spirit-filled worship diocesan LPM coordinator. 49,000-square-foot addition to Sewanee’s 2010. Sewanee will pursue LEED Silver of our God. To this end, we continue to A “work in process” is the formulation science facilities, was part of the 2008 Found- Certification for this facility. cosponsor a choir/junior choir workshop of a diocesan customary for services such ers’ Day celebration. William M. Spencer During the summer of 2009, Sewanee during the summer with the Diocese of as ordinations, celebrations of continu- III, a 1941 Sewanee graduate, presented to created the Center for Religion and Envi- Eastern Carolina. This past year we have ing ministry with a new rector, diocesan the University the new facility named in his ronment, which connects the College also had workshops on liturgy and music convention services, and clergy funerals. honor, which was dedicated by the Rt. Rev. of Arts and Sciences, School of The- in our diocese, cosponsored by the Dioc- At present, we are preparing an informa- Henry N. Parsley Jr., Bishop of Alabama ology, and All Saints’ Chapel in order esan School of Ministry. The workshops tion packet on the rite of “Celebration of and Chancellor of the University. to develop educational programs and were held at St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem, a New Ministry,” offering options that Spencer Hall, with classrooms, labora- public forums that unite environmental and St. Mark’s, Raleigh. Although we could help make that service more of a tories and offices for chemistry, biology, learning and action with faith practices. had to cancel one workshop in Charlotte celebration of all God’s people in their biochemistry, and environmental science, due to few preregistrations, the remain- various ministries. Once this resource is both reflects and extends Sewanee’s dis- Faculty and Administration ing two workshops proved to be very approved by our Bishop, we hope that it tinguished tradition of science instruction In February, Vice Chancellor Joel Cun- enriching and helpful for the participants. will be available online, accessible through and research, expanding the physical space ningham announced his plans to retire in We wish to thank Dr. Ayliffe Mumford, our diocesan website. dedicated to scientific study while also mak- June 2010. Cunningham’s administration Interim Coordinator of the School of Min- We will be available to consult with ing possible new scholarly opportunities for has been characterized by fiscal discipline istry, along with Shelley Kappauf of the your congregation regarding a review of faculty and students. The sciences faculty and a commitment to strategic planning, Greensboro Diocesan Office staff, and your worship services; placement, refur- has more than doubled in number since which have allowed campus construction The Rev. Bonnie Duckworth, a member bishing or replacement of the organ and/ the existing science building opened, and and renovation projects that have modern- of our Liturgical Commission, for their or other musical instruments, and possible their research is an increasingly collabora- ized Sewanee’s learning and living envi- many hours of work on this project! “In renovation of your worship space. Please tive enterprise that finds students learning ronment. Careful management discipline the works” is an optional workshop for contact me if there’s any way in which we in the field as well as the classroom, often and financial stewardship have helped the clergy at the next diocesan clergy confer- can be of service to your congregation. by working side-by-side with faculty on University remain fiscally sound despite the ence, dealing with chanting the services. research projects. Spencer Hall is expected current worldwide economic crisis. At the request of Bishop Curry, we In Christ Jesus, through whom our to earn LEED Silver Certification. During Cunningham’s tenure, Sewanee secured a diocesan-wide copyright for the worship is acceptable to God our Father, Four alumni were honored during Home- has enjoyed record applications to the Col- hymn “All Are Welcome.” The one-year Jim Bernacki, Chair

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Sewanee continued from page D-27 director. Wile has served EfM as a mentor fessor of systematic theology and Norma versity hosted a dinner for approximately and trainer, as trainer-in-residence, and as and Olan Mills professor of divinity, was 75 alumni and friends, which included on “Ubuntu: A worldview and spirituality assistant EfM director. A strategic plan- named the inaugural recipient of a major remarks by Chancellor Parsley. for reconciliation in the 21st Century” on ning team, which began working together new award for scholarship in pneumatology, Two pillars of the seminary faculty retired October 29-30. in June 2008, has sought to discern the the study of the Holy Spirit. The Poullart this year. Noted scholar and author the Rev. Also in October, the faculty welcomed ways EfM will move into the future, and Libermann Award in Pneumatology, created Dr. Donald S. Armentrout retired Dec. 31 bishops from the owning dioceses for its submitted a draft of a strategic plan to the by Duquesne University, honors “the indi- as professor of church history and histori- annual dialogue. The 2009 conversation University. vidual who has made the most significant cal theology, the Charles Quintard Profes- is scheduled for October 14, focusing on In February, “Sewanee: Come and See” scholarly contribution to the area of pneu- sor of Dogmatic Theology, and director of the role of three-year residential seminary hosted several dozen prospective seminar- matology in the preceding five year period.” the Advanced Degrees Program. Professor education as preparation for priesthood. ians. The annual preview weekend offers In June, the School of Theology hosted and author Dr. Joseph E. Monti, professor of In November, the School of Theology people considering seminary an opportunity “Does It Fit?”, the first nationwide voca- Christian ethics and theology, retired from Visiting Committee focused on formation for to experience community life, theological tional discernment conference for young the faculty June 30 after 27 years of service. priesthood. The 2009 meeting is scheduled learning, and formation for ministry as people of color, sponsored by the Ethnic Three new members joined the faculty on for November 11-13, and will give its chief they are lived out in the Sewanee context. Ministries offices and the Pastoral Leader- July 1. Dr. Paul Holloway was appointed attention to the Programs Center’s Educa- Seminary students, faculty, and staff plan ship Search Effort of the Episcopal Church associate professor of New Testament, tion for Ministry (EfM) and the Advanced opportunities for their guests and their Center. About 40 young adults attended the the Rev. Robert MacSwain was appointed Degrees Program. families to worship, attend classes, tour four-day event, which was made possible instructor of Theology and Christian Eth- In January, the Education for Ministry the campus, and get to know the seminary by a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis ics, and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin King was program again collaborated with the Trinity community. The 2010 Preview Weekend is Foundation intended to expand initiatives appointed assistant professor of Church Institute of Trinity Wall Street to participate scheduled for Feb. 25-28. in promoting diversity within the seminary History. The Rev. Dr. William F. Brosend II in the webcast of the 2009 Trinity Institute In April, University Chancellor the Right community. is now serving as director of the Advanced National Theological Conference, Radical Rev. Henry Parsley, Bishop of Alabama, Sewanee once again participated this year Degrees Program. Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability. celebrated the Eucharist and consecrated in the General Convention of the Episcopal EfM facilitators led discussion groups the new outdoor altar (a gift of the Class Church, with strong representation in Ana- For More Information about the Uni- as part of the conference. Sarah “Sissie” of 2007) at the foot of the Chapel of the heim including staff members and alumni, versity Wile continued serving as interim EfM Apostles. the Vice Chancellor, Provost, Chaplain, and www.sewanee.edu director while the search continues for a In May, the Rev. Dr. Robert Hughes, pro- Dean of the School of Theology. The Uni- http://theology.sewanee.edu/ Frequently Asked Questions about Diocesan Convention What is Convention? The Episcopal Diocese of Morning and Noonday Prayer to be held at Convention, a Convention will then recess in time for its Committees to North Carolina gathers every year at its Annual Convention nametag, and other useful information about Convention begin their legislative hearings at which the resolutions to do the business of governing the Church. At Convention and the host city. and legislation before Convention will be considered and delegates will: worship and pray together for the mission If you are a lay or clergy delegate (i.e., if you will be vot- discussed by all those interested. After public comment and and ministry of this Diocese; hear the Bishop’s Annual ing at Convention), then you also need to check in at Cre- discussion, each Committee will decide whether to recom- Pastoral Address; consider and vote on proposed amend- dentials. There you will be given an envelope containing mend that a given resolution or amendment be adopted, ments to the Church’s Constitution and Canons; consider the ballots you will use to vote on the resolutions, amend- with or without amendments, or rejected. Following the and vote on Resolutions put before the Church by a del- ments, and nominations before Convention. The ballots are Legislative Hearings, the Convention Eucharist will be egate or one of the standing commissions or committees of numbered and you will be asked to vote on particular issues held (this year’s Convention Eucharist will be held at St. the Diocese; and nominate and elect members of Diocesan at particular times on particular ballots. Each delegate will Paul’s in Winston-Salem). Convention will reconvene on Council, Standing Committee, and the other committees receive only one set of ballots—there are no replacement Saturday for a second legislative day to conduct elections and boards of the Diocese. Every three years Convention sets if you lose yours, so be sure to hang on to them once for diocesan offices and consider and vote on resolutions also nominates and elects the clergy and lay deputies who you get them! Credentials is a separate process from Reg- and legislation. will represent this Diocese at the Episcopal Church’s tri- istration for several reasons: 1) not everyone who attends Make sure to take time to visit the exhibitors on hand ennial General Convention. We will elect deputies to the Convention votes; 2) in order for the votes at Convention to during Convention! You will find exhibits about many of 2012 General Convention in 2011. be valid, ballots must be distributed only to those who are the ministries in this Diocese and in the broader Church, certified as lay or clergy delegates. Due to last minute sched- seminaries and schools, camps, and retreat centers. There Who goes? Attendees at Convention include the ule conflicts, illnesses, and the like, some parishes and mis- will also be exhibitors offering devotional items, church fit- clergy of the Diocese, lay delegates elected to represent sions will need to make changes in who will represent them tings, and handicrafts, and you will definitely want to take the parishes and missions of the Diocese, youth and cam- at Convention. Each of those changes needs to be certified time to explore the books, hymnals, calendars, notecards, pus ministry representatives who have seat and voice, and recorded before that person’s ballots can be distributed. and other offerings that Educational Liturgy Resources— Diocesan staff, and guests. Anyone may register to attend There is a special procedure for seating alternates to replace our own Diocesan bookstore—will have for sale at Con- Diocesan Convention as a guest, but only lay and clergy a lay delegate who has already checked in at Credentials and vention, and the visit the Stop Hunter Now table. delegates may vote. received a set of ballots. Again, this process is part of how Convention ensures that votes are cast in keeping with the What should I do once I get back to my home What can I expect when I first arrive? When Constitution and canons governing the Church. parish? Tell everyone what happened! As a delegate or you first arrive at the Convention hall you will need to visitor at Convention, you serve as one of the links between check in at the Registration table. If you are a clergy or What happens once I am there? On the first your home parish and the Diocese. Share your impressions lay delegate, you will need to pick up your ballots at the legislative day, Friday, the Bishop will call the Conven- and thoughts about what went on at Convention with your Credentials table. tion to order. The business of Convention will begin with fellow parishioners. Tell folks about what Bishop Curry the adoption of an agenda. There will be an opportunity had to say in his address. Talk about the issues and votes What is “Registration” and what is “Cre- for introduction of late resolutions and nominations not that came up and why they matter or how they will affect dentials” and why do I have to stand in line submitted by the December 14 deadline. The Bishop will the mission and ministry of the Church. Describe the ser- twice? When you check in at Registration, you will be introduce various appointments and nominations, the vari- vices of Morning and Noonday Prayer and the Convention given a packet containing information about Convention, ous resolutions before Convention will be referred to the Eucharist. This is your chance to help us all understand how including a copy of The Disciple containing the resolu- Committees with jurisdiction over the issue in question, the what we do in our home parishes connects to the Diocese tions, nominations, and reports that will come before Con- Secretary of Convention will present his Annual Report, and to the Episcopal Church as a whole—so on behalf of vention, a copy of the worship booklet for the services of and the Bishop will present his annual Pastoral Address. us all, thank you for taking part! 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome – 194th Annual Convention

D-28 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple 2010 Convention 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Annual Reports NC Episcopal Church Foundation The NC Episcopal Church Founda- • Iglesia El Buen Pastor, Durham 10,000 approved by the Bishop and submitted Al Carter, Southern Pines tion, Inc. was established in 1955 to aid • Christ Church, Walnut Cove 10,000 to the Foundation Board one month David Dodson, Durham in the expansion of the Church in the In 2009, the Foundation started award- prior to one of the quarterly meeting. Thomas Evins, Oxford Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. ing “Green Grants” of up to $5,000 The meeting dates for 2010 are March Shara Partin, Burlington An initial capital funds campaign raised to help congregations begin to make 16, June 15, Sept. 14, and Dec. 7th. May Sherrod, Raleigh $300,000 to start the fund. As of Oct. improvements to their physical plant Val Short, Roanoke Rapids 31, 2009, the Foundation’s total assets, that would conserve natural resources, Submitted by Harrison Simons, Oxford which include stocks, bonds, and church reduce energy consumption, and shrink Winborne Chandler, Winston Salem, James Thorp, Rocky Mount notes, were valued at over $2.6 million. their carbon footprint. The program is President Thomas Welman, Roanoke Rapids The Board of Directors governs intended to encourage congregational Gene Carney, Charlotte Fred Warnecke, Greensboro the Foundation and meets quarterly to efforts to be faithful stewards of the consider all business including invest- earth God has created. The following ments, management, and applications grants were awarded: for grants and loans. The board consists of 12 members who serve 3 year terms • Church of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount Communications and 2 ex-officio members, Bishop Curry • St. Mary’s, High Point and Canon Marlene Wiegert. Dan Tay- • St. Luke’s, Durham lor and Carlton Davis, Jr. of Wachovia • St. Luke’s, Salisbury Committee • Christ Church, Walnut Cove Bank Charitable Services Group invest The Communications Committee experienced a transition this year with the • Emmanuel, Southern Pines and manage the account. Donna Warner departure of Sonja Bennett, Diocesan Communications Coordinator. Prior to her of the Diocesan House Office provides accepting a new role at St. Augustine’s College, the committee met and identified Loans of up to $150,000 are avail- administrative and clerical support to goals and considerations for diocesan communications, including a goal to improve able to all churches that are current the Foundation Board. communications from the diocese to the congregation and parish level. One way in the payment of 26% of its share of Each year the Foundation has funds this goal has been addressed has been Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry’s decision to phase the Diocesan budget and accept the equal to 3% of the total value of the out the monthly, paper newsletter in favor of a greener and more timely communi- remainder of its share each year during assets in the previous year available for cation called Please Note. This weekly e-newsletter features a video message from the term of the loan.. The Foundation grants. The grants are available to mis- the bishop, diocesan events, and spiritual reading resources. The communication rates for loans remain at 4% for mission sion churches in amounts up to $10,000 was initially sent out to clergy, but recently became open to laity as well. Currently, churches and 4.5% for others. Currently for: new construction, renovation, res- there are over 600 subscribers. seven churches have outstanding loans torations and improvements to existing In October, Sarah Herr was hired as the new coordinator. The committee has with the Foundation. buildings and acquisitions. In 2009 the plans to meet in mid-January to get reacquainted since this transition and to refo- Applications for all grants or loans following grants were awarded: cus and redefine its goals. can be found on the Diocesan website • Trinity Episcopal Church, Fuquary-Varina or by contacting Donna Warner in the Submitted by the Rev.David Crabtree, Chair and $10,000 Diocesan Office. Applications must be Sarah Herr, Communications Coordinator

for this special time away. Finally, several words of thanks: First, The creation and distribution of parish to the members of the Board for the School resources filled the remainder of the year. for their tremendous support during this School of In collaboration with the Diocesan depu- interim period and especially to Bishop tation to General Convention headed by The Alfred “Chip” Marble who continues to Hon. Martha Bedell Alexander, a booklet push for excellence and relevance in all Ministry entitled Preparing for General Convention of the School’s offerings. Another note 2009 was completely revised and updated of thanks is due to Shelley Kappauf who In January 2009, after four years under share many challenges and joys. from its initial publication in 2006. along with her duties as the executive assis- his able leadership as its first dean, The Another event held in the spring was the We are grateful for the continuing sup- tant for the School is also the coordinator Rev. Dr. Leon P. Spencer retired from the Clergy Study Day, co-sponsored with the port of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund whose of the Education for Ministry program. School of Ministry. The School’s Board Anglican Episcopal House of Study at Duke grant has made possible the production Shelley offers invaluable service to the extended a call to an interim coordinator, Divinity School, with Sam Wells, Dean of and distribution of Short Courses for Adult 26 EfM groups and their graduates while Ayliffe Mumford. This call has allowed the Chapel at Duke University and research Christian Formation, a DVD series. To date, organizing two training events per year the School to continue to offer events and professor of Christian ethics at Duke Divin- seven courses with a total of 31 programs for the mentors of these groups. A final produce parish resources while the Board ity School. His topic for the day was “The have been distributed to all congregations word of thanks goes to the many people contemplates the School’s future role. This Power of Ministry.” This continuing educa- in the diocese, including most recently The in our diocese who have attended a School process, begun early in 2009, aims to be tion opportunity gave clergy time to reflect Theology of Food and Reflections on the event or used one or more of the programs completed by mid year 2010. on some fundamental aspects of their call Sermon on the Mount. designed for parish use: your participation The operating metaphor for the school while taking advantage of the resources of In 2010, nineteen more programs will and feedback help us to develop new offer- has been “keep the boat afloat” and indeed, a divinity school in our midst. Held during be produced and released in this series; ings as we seek to provide resources that this is what has happened In the spring Lent, this event will be repeated in 2010. these programs will be collaborative efforts guide our shared ministries. we were able to offer several events for April brought the second annual Spring- with the Servant Leadership School in My prayer for the people of the Diocese adult formation in the diocese: the fourth Tide retreat held at Trinity Center, Salter Greensboro, the Chartered Committee on is that we will continue to benefit from the annual wardens’ retreat entitled “Coura- Path. Our Bishop, Michael Curry, offered Hispanic Ministry and with The Bishop’s School of Ministry as a resource for and a geous Leadership in Uncertain Times” reflections on the Sermon on the Mount on Committee on the Diaconate. Also in means of fostering adult theological edu- was held at Good Shepherd in Raleigh which he had done extensive study during process is a course on the History of The cation, spiritual formation and training for with 65 senior and junior wardens from his last sabbatical. There was resounding Episcopal Church in North Carolina. The ministry. It has been a pleasure and honor around the Diocese. Bishop Curry gave a appreciation for each of the five sessions response thus far received on these parish to serve as the School’s interim coordinator. rousing keynote address and set the tone held over three days. Each day’s sched- resources has been positive. Because the for a productive and ultimately inspiring ule included worship and music; with the topics covered create a thought provoking Respectfully submitted, gathering. By all accounts, these lay lead- beautiful surroundings of Trinity Center curriculum for adults, they will continue Ayliffe Mumford, EdD. ers found comfort and affirmation in rec- and the fellowship of 60 participants, there to enrich adult formation in congregations Interim Coordinator ognizing that the churches in the diocese was unanimous praise and thanksgiving for years to come. School of Ministry

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Although fundraising for the George the next phase of their lives during Saint Williams Athletic Facility and the revital- Augustine’s College’s 142nd Commence- ization of the Former St. Agnes Hospital ment, held Saturday, May 9, on campus. Saint Augustine’s are moving slower that desired, the Col- Philanthropist and radio talk show host Tom lege is very excited about the involvement Joyner gave the commencement address. of several local leaders in the efforts. In This year’s ceremony marked the second July, News and observer Editor ad Chief year since the event returned to campus. College Orange Quarlles held a meeting on campus • Fifteen new freshmen being admit- Under the Leadership of President Dianne the College in 1989. She was instrumental with several high profile business leaders ted to the Bridge 2 Honors Program and Boardley Suber, The 2009-2010 Academic in developing a Clinical Laboratory Science to support the track and the involvement of twenty-four students exiting their freshman year at Saint Augustine’s College has got- program and a nursing degree program in Ms. Billie Redmond, President and CEO year being accepted into a post freshman ten off to a very successful start with sev- the division of Allied Health. of Caldwell Banker Trademark Properties year bridge program as a part of the Bridge eral highlights. Saint Augustine’s college celebrated the and Chairman of the Wake Medical Center Activities for Accelerated and Transitional The College welcomed the class of 2013 official opening of the academic year with Board of Trustees will guarantee the proj- Students(BATS) $400,000 grant program during Falcon Welcome Week. Over 550 its 143rd fall convocation. Dr. John Silvanus ect’s success. funded by the Mellon Foundation. freshmen and new students began moving Wilson, Jr., executive director of the White The St. Agnes project received a boost • The Mellon Foundation also sup- into their residential facilities and took part House Initiative on Historically Black Col- as Rep. Brad Miller presented Saint Augus- ported Saint Augustine’s College faculty in a packed schedule of activities designed leges and Universities was the convocation tine’s College with a check representing and students visiting China for a 35-day to help them succeed in their transition into speaker. He challenged students to decide $285,000 for the development of the St. educational trip, courtesy of a $250,000 college life. The new students coupled with to be rich, beautiful, and ambitious as they Agnes Health Disparities Institute. The Tutorial and Educational Advisement/Men- increased retention rates bring the overall commit to their college career and their appropriation is one in a string of recent toring (TEAM) Program grant funded The enrolled student population to over 1530 lives after college. grant successes that include: overall goal of the trip was to enhance men- students for the academic year. The increase Renowned artist, author, and architectural • The reciept of a 2.1 million dollar tor/mentee relationships between faculty in enrollment was due impart to alumni and designer Synthia Saint James began her col- neighborhood stabilization grant to assist and students from Saint Augustine’s Col- other members of the falcon family who lege tour with a visit to Saint Augustine’s in the revitalization of the areas immedi- lege through an international professional stepped up to assist students financially College. Saint James, a self-taught artist, ately surrounding the campus. development experience where faculty and in light of recent cuts to federally funded was an inspiration as she told her story of • The Department of Health and Human students could work together in a nontra- financial-aid and student loan programs. passion for the arts to more than 100 stu- Services awarded the College a $765,000 ditional setting. The theme for the new-year is the dents, faculty and staff members. weatherization grant. • The Gateway program - now with loca- “Energy Bus”. The initiative introduced The College hosted a candidate’s forum • The United Negro College Fund tions in Henderson and Rocky Mount con- by President Suber kicked off the new for the 2009 October elections. The forum Awarded the College an $111,000 Faculty tinues to show growth with a 90% increase year. Dr. Suber greeted staff and faculty featured candidates on the ballot for the Development Grant. in the number of overall graduates over the on an actual bus! The concept was adopted City of Raleigh’s Mayoral, District C, and Other awards from the IBM and the Cen- past two years. from the principles outlined in a book by council at-large races. As the forum began, ter for Real Estate Management continue to • Ms. Kristal Armstrong, a 2009 gradu- Jon Gordon entitled, “The Energy Bus: 10 President Suber told students in attendance show the colleges competiveness in the in ate of Saint Augustine’s College (SAC), Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team that they had a right to be a part of the politi- the solicitation of outside funds to support was the first SAC graduate to receive the with Positive Energy”. College employees cal process and encouraged them to hold the mission of Saint Augustine’s College. Accredited Residential Manager certifica- were motivated and committed to a positive the candidates accountable on issues that tion. Armstrong was a business major with and productive new school year affect students and the campus community. Additional Highlights Include: a minor in real estate management. Through The College announced several new Students from Saint Augustine’s joined • The class of 2009 being ushered into her internship, Continued on page D-31 appointments for the new-year. These volunteers from the community to raise the individuals along with several new fac- walls on a Habitat for Humanity of Wake ulty members will add to the committed County home. The Habitat home was co- and dedicated individuals who are already sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement Bishop’s Committee preparing the leaders of the 21st century. which gave a $35,000 grant for CIAA Some of the new appointments include: schools to build the home for a local family. • Dr. Yvonne Coston being promoted The college also completed and sold the to vice president for Academic Affairs. final 2 houses as part of the Cooke Street Phase on the Diaconte She was previously a professor and dean II project, the collaboration with the City of According to it’s Mission Statement, new deacons were ordained during this of Liberal Arts and Education. Coston has Raleigh has provided new homes to 13 resi- the Bishop’s Committee on the Diaconate past year: The Rev. Gene Humphreys, been with the College for 24 years. dents over the course of the 3 year initiative. “promotes the diaconate in the Diocese The Rev. Sarah Woodard, and The Rev. • Thurman D. Hollins joins the Col- of North Carolina through advocacy and Harrel Johnson were ordained in Raleigh th lege as assistant professor and director Students, faculty and staff were also education, and e4ncourages it’s growth; on June 20 , 2009 of bands. He comes to Saint Augustine’s among 200 volunteers who joined Lane is a continuing resource for support for The Rev. Bobbie Armstrong and The College from Johnson C. Smith University Street community residents to help build a deacons and for those in the formation archdeacon the Ven. Bill Joyner attended in Charlotte, where he was director of the new neighborhood playground. The play- process; and communicates with the the North American Association of the school’s band program. ground build was co-sponsored by Raleigh Bishop about deacons and their concerns”. Diaconate conference for archdeacons • Michael P. Jackson is the new spe- Parks and Recreation, KaBoom and the The committee is comprised of priests, and directors in March of this year. cial assistant to the president. Jackson was Home Depot. deacons, and lay persons appointed by The committee is planning three previously acting principal at Scioto River In collaboration with Coca Cola, the the Bishop who are dedicated to this regional “Deacon Information Teas” in High School in Delaware, Ohio. College hosted the regional for the “Sprite mission and who work to carry it out. the coming months to give out informa- • Sonja A. Bennett joins the College as Step Off”, a national step competition held One person in the diaconal ordination tion on the diaconate, answer questions associate vice president of Communications at Walnut Creek. The event was a success process is also appointed to serve until from those who have an interest, advo- and Marketing. Bennett comes to the Col- as the Saint Augustine’s College Chapters ordination. Additionally, the director of cate for the diaconate in each of the three lege from the Episcopal Diocese of North of Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha the deacon formation program, The Rev. regions of the diocese. Carolina, where she was communications advanced in the competition winning $5000 Bobbie Armstrong, the archdeacon, The The committee continues to help coordinator. and $3500 respectively. Ven. Bill Joyner, along with Bishop Curry deacons fulfill their charge at ordination • Retired Lt. Col. Angela Haynes was Senior education majors Jasmine Bethel and Bishop Marble serve as ex-officio by the bishop “to make Christ and his promoted to assistant vice president for and James Hicks have been invited to pres- members of the committee. Bishop Marble redemptive love known….to interpret Business and Finance. She was previously ent at the Association of Literacy Educators has been given special responsibility for to the Bishop and the church the needs, dean of the Division of Military Science/ and Researchers national meeting in Novem- deacons and the diaconate in the diocese. concerns, and hopes of the world….and Professor of Military Science. She joined ber 2009. Entitled “Helping Pre-Service This past year, the Deacon Forma- to show Christ’s people that in serving the the College in 2006. Teachers Tackle Formative Assessment,” tion Program only had the participation helpless, they are serving Christ himself.” • Dr. Hengameh Allen returned to the the presentation at the annual meeting is of one person in the process for ordina- College to re-establish the Allied Health an outgrowth of their study of assessment tion from this diocese. Vern Cahoon has Respectfully submitted, program. Allen was initially recruited by and children’s instruction. received candidacy for ordination. 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St. augustine’s continued from page D-30 • Civil rights leader and radio host Rev. named to the NCAA Division II Men’s and Mortimer on Sept. 22. Hicks was named she was able to gain employment in the Al Sharpton broadcasting his nationally Women’s Track and Field Committee. Kelly CIAA volleyball rookie of the week, and industry while still attending college. syndicated talk show Keepin’ it Real with will serve on the committee for four years. Mortimer was selected CIAA volleyball • James Hicks, senior Elementary Education Rev. Al Sharpton through WAUG-AM 750 • The Oakland Athletics selecting short- coach of the week. major was elected as the 2009-2010 Stu- from the campus of Saint Augustine’s Col- stop Anthione Shaw in the 45th round of • Middle blocker Stephaney Newkirk dent North Carolina Association of Educa- lege in the Seby Jones Auditorium. Warren the 2009 First-Year Baseball Player Draft. and middle hitter Brittany Hicks powered tors (SNCAE) Executive Committee State Ballentine also broadcasted live from Seby Shaw is believed to be the first Falcon base- Saint Augustine’s College to a 3-0 CIAA President. James represented the SNCAE Jones in March. ball player drafted since 1984 when Emmett volleyball victory over cross-town rival at the National Teachers’ Association Con- • WTVD on-air personalities and Saint Robinson was selected by the Pittsburgh Shaw University on Sept. 22 at Emery ference in California June 25- 29, 2009. Augustine’s College alumna Deborah Holt Pirates in 18th round of the amateur entry Gymnasium. • ROTC cadets Amirah Ambekisye, of UNC-TV visited campus to converse draft. Shaw played left field for the Athlet- • Johnny Shuping opened the 2009 cross Robert Powell, Daniel Mckeller and Brian with Saint Augustine’s College students ics in the Arizona Summer Rookie League. country season by finishing second at the Yawn attended and completed the Lead- about current issues in the broadcast and • Defensive tackle Phillip Stevenson was Salem College Invitational on Sept. 14. Shup- ership Development Advance Course the communications industry. The event cul- named to the 2009 Preseason D2football. ing, the defending CIAA men’s individual summer of 2009 also known as the “Super minated with a $5,000 scholarship presen- com Division II All-America second team. champion, ran a time of 26:59.4 - Shuping Bowl event” for Army ROTC Cadets. tation from WTVD President and General Stevenson is the second Falcon player in was also victorious at the Greensboro Cross • Business majors Amber Thomas, Mar- Manager John Idler. school history to make the D2football.com Country Invitational on Sept. 26. Shuping quice Joyner and Jacqui Lockett represented • Legendary golf coach Lawrence preseason All-America team. He also was won the Division II university men’s divi- Saint Augustine’s College at the National “Peaches” Coleman retired in May after named an honorable mention All-American sion in a time of 26:02.2 on the 8K course. Urban League’s annual Black Executive 37 years with Saint Augustine’s College. on the 2009 BoxToRow.com/BASN Pre- Exchange Program conference this summer. Coleman achieved many notable accomplish- season team. All highlights from the past year have not The conference is an opportunity to review ments during his tenure with the College. His • Quarterback Joaquin Green was selected been positive as the College mourned the and evaluate the past year’s programs and biggest highlight was being inducted into the D2Football.com National Offensive Player of loss of several members of the falcon fam- activities, exchange ideas, plan for the new National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 2002. the Week on Sept. 9. Green earned national ily, Employees -Charles Edwards, William academic term and discuss current issues • Alumna Julia Haywood Cooper was recognition after throwing six touchdown Woods, Alphonso Pearson, Antonio Owens, and trends in professional development. honored with a United States Postal Service passes in a 43-41 three overtime loss to the Former Trustee William Burroughs and stu- • The College hosted its annual Com- stamp bearing her likeness. The College University of Charleston (W.Va.). He tied dent leader Hashim Wallace. Each of these munity Day celebration. The event featured hosted a ceremony on campus to celebrate the the Division II national record for most individuals left a significant mark on Saint food, games, and rides for children, and release of the stamp. Cooper is best known touchdown passes by a freshman in one Augustine’s College and there legacies will entertainment. The day is one of the many for her book “A Voice from the South,” and game, which is shared by five other players. be felt on the campus for years to come. ways the College continues to support the her famous quote: “The cause of freedom is Green also set a Saint Augustine’s College Saint Augustine’s College continues to surrounding community. not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or school record in the modern era. grow its place among its peers in higher • The Episcopal Church Women and rep- a class – it is the cause of humankind, the • The Central Intercollegiate Athletic education. With support, the college will resentatives from the Episcopal Diocese of very birthright of humanity.” The quote is Association (CIAA) honored football continue to provide quality educational North Carolina visited the campus to com- included on every U.S. passport. players Ricky Rodriguez and Jone’ Harris opportunities for future generations of fal- memorate the legacy of the former Bishop on Sept. 28. Rodriguez was named CIAA cons for years to come. Tuttle Training School. The school, which The College is also excited about high- offensive lineman of the week, and Harris now houses the College’s ROTC program, lights in its athletic department: was chosen CIAA receiver of the week. Respectfully submitted, was a training ground for African-American • Saint Augustine’s College’s Associ- • The CIAA honored middle hitter Marc A. Newman church and social workers. ate Athletic Director Kristene Kelly being Brittany Hicks and Head Coach Covance Vice President of Institutional Advancement Committee of Missionary Resource Support Team (MRST)

The Missionary Resources Support Team (MRST), a char- budget year. This was a $77,000 decrease in funding as for a grant from the MRST? tered committee of the diocese provides ongoing resource compared to 2009. MRST received $465,000 in requests 2. Describe the demographic, economic and population support to congregations of all sizes within the diocese of from seventeen (17) mission congregations this year. We trends in the community surrounding your congregation? North Carolina. In 2009 we continued our redevelopment had to make some very difficult recommendation for the 3. What is your parish’s vision for mission and engage- and reorganizational work of the previous year by further 2010 budget year. There was simply not enough funding ment with the community surrounding your congregation? clarifying and prioritizing our grant process. Guided by available to meet the requests. 4. Describe current ministries of outreach and social Bishop Curry and the diocesan council we worked hard to Our discernment was guided by the core values for justice and their impact on the community surrounding refine the decision-making processes. Our desire continues ministry funding adopted by diocesan council at its June your congregation? to be the fair and reasonable distributions of grant monies 18, 2009 meeting and also by mission priority guidelines The convention will want to know our recommenda- to sustain our mission congregations. We continue to be provided by Bishop Curry. The fourth of these funding tions were such that no one congregation or cluster would as transparent and equitable as possible in making funding priorities (Strategic Direct Support of Congregations receive their full request and sadly that five requesting recommendations. We are dedicated to being responsible reaching New Populations with the Gospel) was expressly congregations will not receive any funding. Again, some and accountable stewards of the resources given us as we directed at MRST. Under this priority MRST was directed extremely tough and painful decisions had to be made. support the ongoing mission of our diocese. to provide strategic support to mission congregation who MRST also makes limited funds available in year MRST’s primary responsibility is to provide Mission- do the following: for New Ministry Initiatives. These funds are available ary Grant Funds. This work calls us to solicit, review 1. Provide significant focus on reaching new popu- to support congregations with any new ministry initia- and then provide grants to fund clergy salaries in mission lations with the Gospel (ethnic diversity, young adults, tive that need seed funding. These requests can be made congregations. This granting process begins in February people not traditionally reached by The Episcopal Church after Jan 1 of the current budget year for use within that when notices are sent to mission congregations inviting in the Diocese of North Carolina). year. Because of our limited funding we were only able them to apply for MRST funds. The application can be 2. Participate in shared, clustered, or regional ministries to approve one of three grant requests to St. Cyprian’s, found on the diocesan website and is to be returned to the either reaching new populations, service in underserved Oxford for $2500 to help them start an education program diocesan office by April 15. MRST invites applicants to areas, or engage in Gospel service or witness. to reduce the number of abused and neglected children in a meeting in May to review proposals and then to make 3. Provide specific focus of service and witness to the their local area. Unfortunately, there is no funding avail- recommendations for the coming years diocesan budget Gospel through Gospel-based outreach and social jus- able for 2010 for New Ministry Initiative Grants. by September. tice ministries. In 2010 we hope to further refine our work so as to As you know the economic environment of the past At our interview meetings in May each congregation provide the best grant process possible for funding min- year was a difficult one. The negative downturn impacted was asked to respond to the following questions as a way istry in our mission congregations. many congregations such that they were forced to decrease to help us create a “level playing field” for the grantees and their support of the church through the diocese. MRST to further help the committee in setting funding priorities. The Rev. Whayne M. Hougland, Jr., was only allotted $300,000 by diocesan council for 2010 1. Please summarize the needs driving your request Chair

January 2010 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-31 An edition of 100,000 Ways to Say Welcome Pre-Convention Convocation Vol. 21 No. 1 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA January 2010 Meeting Dates Inside: Upcoming Committee Reports Monday, January 4 Monday, January 11 194th Annual Convention Welcome . . . . . 1 Standing Committee ...... 12-15 Raleigh - St. Christopher’s, Rocky Mount - St. Andrew’s, Keynote Speaker ...... 2 Commission on Ministry ...... 14 Garner @ 7pm Rocky Mount @ 7pm Around the Diocese ...... 2-3 Trustees of the Diocese ...... 15 Events Diocesan Council ...... 16-17 Thursday, January 7 Tuesday, January 12 Youth Events-Bishop’s Ball ...... 4 Charlotte - St. Martin’s, Greensboro - St. Andrew’s, Botswana/NC Youth Exchange ...... 5 Commission on Ministry ...... 17 Charlotte @ 7pm Greensboro @ 7pm Homeless Awareness Campout ...... 5 Chancellor of the Diocese ...... 18 “All Are Welcome” ...... 6 Thompson Child & Family Focus . . . . . 18 Thursday, January 7 Tuesday, January 12 194th Annual Convention Nominations . . . . . 7-9 Secretary of the Convention . . . . . 19-20 Sandhills - Emmanuel, Durham - St. Luke’s, 194th Annual Convention Resolutions . . 9-12 Episcopal Church Women ...... 20 Southern Pines @ 7pm Durham @ 7pm Episcopal Relief & Development ...... 21 Chartered Committee on Hispanic Ministry . . . 21 Thursday, January 7 Department of Youth and Young Adults ...... 21 Winston-Salem - St. Clement’s, Botswana Companion Diocese Report . . . 22 Clemmons @ 7pm Chartered Committee on Global Missions . . . . 22 MDG Subcommittee of Global Missions . . . 22 Justice in Agriculture Committee . . . . . 23 Environmental Ministry Committee ...... 23 Swindell Major Speakers Fund ...... 23 Historiographer ...... 24 Commission on Constitution and Canons . . 24 SAVE Penick Village ...... 24 THE Investment Committee ...... 25 DATE Chartered Committee on Ministry in Higher Education ...... 25 University of the South ...... 26-28 Diocesan Liturgical Commission . . . . . 27 Frequently Asked Questions ...... 28 NC Episcopal Church Foundation . . . . . 29 Penick Village 5th Annual Art Show & Sale Communications Committee ...... 29 School of Ministry ...... 29 Preview Party February 26 Art Show February 27-28 Saint Augustine’s College ...... 30-31 Bishop’s Committee on the Diaconte . . . . 30 www.penickvillagefoundation.org Missionary Resource Support Team Committee 31