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2018 Covening Circular CONVENING CIRCULAR THE 2nd SESSION OF THE 144th SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF NIAGARA Cathedral Place Christ’s Church Cathedral 252 James St. North, Hamilton Registration Begins at 8:00 am Synod Proper Session Begins at 9:00am on Saturday November 3, 2018 Page | 1 Table of Contents WELCOME............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Secretary of Synod Welcome Letter ..................................................................................................................... 4 ORGANIZATIONAL MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................... 7 Format of a Motion .............................................................................................................................................. 7 How To Speak To A Motion .................................................................................................................................. 8 AGENDA ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 2018 SYNOD RESOLUTIONS/NOTICES OF MOTION ....................................................................................... 10 SYNOD MINUTES ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Minutes of the 143rd Synod of the Diocese of Niagara ..................................................................................... 12 Minutes of the First Session of the 144th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara ....................................................... 22 BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 26 Amended Procedure for Electing Synod Council Regional Representatives ...................................................... 26 Our Vision for Ministry ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Sacred Circle 2018 .............................................................................................................................................. 28 BISHOP’S COMMITTEES .............................................................................................................................. 30 The Bishop’s Advisory Committee on Church Buildings, 2018........................................................................... 30 The Bishop’s Decennial Inspection Committee .................................................................................................. 32 Report of the Bishop's Task Force for a Safe Church ......................................................................................... 33 SYNOD COUNCIL ......................................................................................................................................... 34 2018 DIOCESAN SYNOD COUNCIL ...................................................................................................................... 34 Report of The Diocesan Synod Council .............................................................................................................. 35 SYNOD COUNCIL COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................... 39 Financial Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................ 39 The Finance/Budget Subcommittee ................................................................................................................... 40 The Insurance/Risk Management Subcommittee .............................................................................................. 41 The Investment Subcommittee .......................................................................................................................... 42 The Audit Committee ......................................................................................................................................... 43 2017 Audited Financial Statements ................................................................................................................... 44 2019 Proposed Budget - Summary ..................................................................................................................... 64 2019 Proposed Budget - Details ......................................................................................................................... 65 2017 Fund Balances ............................................................................................................................................ 71 2017 Fund Balances – Detail by fund sub category ........................................................................................... 75 Accounts Receivable to December 31 2017 ....................................................................................................... 83 Page | 2 Accounts Receivable to September 30 2018 ...................................................................................................... 87 Human Resources for Ministry Committee ........................................................................................................ 90 SEPARATELY INCORPORATED BODIES ......................................................................................................... 91 The Anglican Church Ministries Foundation, Niagara ........................................................................................ 91 OTHER REPORTS ......................................................................................................................................... 92 The Diocesan Archivist ....................................................................................................................................... 92 Greening Niagara Committee ............................................................................................................................. 93 The Niagara Anglican .......................................................................................................................................... 94 The Partners in Mission (PIM) Committee ......................................................................................................... 95 The Diocesan Refugee Sponsorship Initiative .................................................................................................... 96 Cathedral Place Property Management Committee .......................................................................................... 97 ELECTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 98 General Synod 2019 Nominations - Clergy ........................................................................................................ 98 General Synod 2019 Nominations – Laity ........................................................................................................ 106 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 108 MEMBERS OF NIAGARA DIOCESEAN SYNOD .............................................................................................. 113 EVALUATION FORM .................................................................................................................................. 127 Page | 3 WELCOME Secretary of Synod Welcome Letter October 12, 2018 To the Members of the 144th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara: We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Second Session of the 144th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara on Saturday, November 3, 2018. It will be the first Diocesan Synod chaired by the Right Reverend Susan Bell, Bishop of Niagara. Our registration will begin at 8:00 am, and Synod will be convened promptly at 9:00 am. We pray that you will be enriched by this experience of the wider church. You may already be aware that the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Niagara is the legal entity (established by statute of the Legislature in the Province of Ontario) with responsibility for the dealings of the Anglican Church within our diocesan boundaries. At Synod we seek God’s intention for us as we pray, discern, talk, listen and work at being the Church in the diverse community that is the Diocese of Niagara. This session of Synod, a ‘one day Synod’, will convene on Saturday, November 3rd at 9:00 am. Registration in Myler Hall will begin at 8:00 am that day. In Myler Hall you will receive your nametags, voting cards, and any other registration information. This year we are producing a photo directory, and for clergy and licensed lay workers, you will have an opportunity to have your photograph taken at that time. Lunch will be catered by local bakery Cake and Loaf. The cost of delegate registration, including your meal will be invoiced to your parish later in November. Regular, vegetarian and gluten free lunches will be available. Please be sure to forward any dietary restrictions to [email protected], no later than Wednesday October 24. Page | 4 As stewards of creation, this year, we aim to tread more lightly on
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