EPISCOPAL

DIOCESE OF OREGON

JOURNAL OF CONVENTION

118TH Convention "Come Follow Me"

November 9 —10, 2006 Salem Conference Center, Salem, Oregon

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118TH CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF OREGON "Come Follow Me" November 9-10, 2006 Salem Conference Center Minutes The Committee on Dispatch of Business proposes the following order of business for the Annual Convention of the Diocese of Oregon. Every effort has been made to include all items normally before the Convention or known in advance by the Committee, but this does not preclude the Convention from considering other business. Motions to consider other business must be sustained by a 3/4 vote of the Convention.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006 Registration opened at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Floor Lobby. The Chapel Opened in Croisan Creek Room A. New Delegate Orientation began at 4:00 p.m., Santiam River Rooms 1-6, with The Rev. Robert Morrison. Open Hearings on Resolutions of Policy began at 5:00 p.m. in Santiam River Rooms 1-6, with The Rev. Tom English, Commission of Resolutions of Policy.

OPENING EUCHARIST began at 7:00 p.m. in Willamette River Rooms A-D, with The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty, Celebrant. The Convention offering ($1,616.74) supported the work of Church World Service and Episcopal Relief and Development.

The 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon was called to order in Santiam River Rooms 1-6 at 8:45 p.m. by the Bishop, where he offered a welcome to all delegates, and began the business meeting with prayer. Canon Jonathan Weldon certified that a quorum of clergy and laity was registered and present on the floor, and the Roll Call of Delegates was dispensed with.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon reported that the Bishop excused 26 clergy persons from attendance at Convention for various reasons. 1.The Rev. Albert Allen 14. The Rev. Noel Knelange 2.The Rev. Phillip Ayers 15. The Rev. William McKenzie 3.The Rev. Dcn. Penny Berktold 16. The Rev. Bryce McProud 4.The Rev. Bryant Carlson 17. The Rev. Thomas Moehl 5.The Rev. Den. Esme Jo Culver 18. The Rev. Nicole Simopoulos 6.The Rev. Charles Dickey 19. The Rev. Tom Staab 7.The Rev. Joseph Dubay 20. The Rev. Richard Toll 8.The Rev. Den. Barbara Jo Finch 21. The Rev. Al Tyson 9.The Rev. Robert Grafe 22. The Rev. Lindsay Warren 10.The Rev. Sherman Hesslegrave 23. The Rev. Den. Lloyd Ramey 11.The Rev. Canon Jack Hilyard 24. The Rev. Kurt Neilson 12.The Rev. Eugene Jennings 25. The Rev. Dcn.Roger Reynolds 13.The Rev. Gary Jones 26. The Rev. Den. Theresa Floyd

COURTESY-OF-THE-FLOOR MOTION: The Rev. Robert Morrison moved to issue courtesy of the floor to 70 people (included all chairpersons of all commission and committees, the Bishop's Staff, and non-canonical clergy who have a License to Officiate.) This was approved by consensus.

Election of officers for Convention: The Rev. Robert Morrison announced that the following persons had been nominated for election: 2 Secretary of the Diocese: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Assistant Secretary: Barbara Collins Chancellor: Robert G. Simpson Treasurer: James Rue Registrar: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon The Rev. Robert Morrison made a motion that these people be elected; it was seconded, and passed.

The Bishop's Appointments: The Secretary announced the Bishop's appointments for this Convention listed on yellow sheet in the delegate packet. (Correction was announced that the appointment for Sunset Convocation Dean is The Rev. Brandon Filbert.) Canon Weldon moved to confirm the appointments of the Commission on Ministry (Canon 3.9) and Convocation Deans (Canon 3.5). This motion was seconded and passed. Commission on Ministry The Rev. George Hemingway (Class 2008; 2-year term, replacing Alcena Boozer) Lee Garrett (Class 2009; 3-year term, replacing Rob Piehl) The Rev. Sara Fischer (Class 2010; 4-year term, replacing Bill Stroop) The Rev. Anthony Petrotta (Class 2011; 5- year term) Caryl Strance (Class 2011; 5-year term) Sharon Rodgers (Class 2011; 5 year term) Convocation Deans Central The Rev. Jeremy Tyndall Columbia The Rev. David Sweeney Metro-East The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise South Coast The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings Southern The Rev. Mary Piper Sunset The Rev. Brandon Filbert Willamette The Rev. Bob Burton Election of Ecclesiastical Trial Court The Bishop asked for election of those nominated to serve on the Ecclesiastical Trial Court, (per Canon 9.2 Sec. 2a). It was seconded and passed, and the following people were elected to the Ecclesiastical Trial Court: Virginia Finch The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings The Rev. Barbara Mudge Helen Reed The Rev. Stephen Schneider

Election by Convocations of representatives to Diocesan Council. The Secretary moved to confirm the election of the following persons who were elected by their respective Convocations for a one-year term of service to the Diocesan Council. The motion was seconded, and passed. CENTRAL The Rev. Jon Goman, St. Anselm of Canterbury, Corvallis, Patty Adsit, St. Stephen, Newport COLUMBIA The Rev. Richard Loop, Grace, Astoria Ann Weikel, Trinity Cathedral, Portland METRO-EAST The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise, All Saints, Portland Ellen Nesbitt, St. David of Wales, Portland SOUTHCOAST The Rev. William Fulton, St. Andrew, Florence Don Hayes, St. Andrew, Florence SOUTHERN The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph, St. Mark, Medford Pamela Boston, St. Luke, Grants Pass SUNSET The Rev. Canon George Hemingway, The Bishop's Canon for Mission Katharine Gartner, St. Francis of Assisi, Wilsonville WILLAMETTE The Rev. Robert Morrison, St. James, Lincoln City Dawn Reynolds, St. Thomas, Dallas

Report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business The Rev. Robert Morrison read the House Rules and moved that the Convention adopt the House Rules (as printed in the Convention Program) in the delegate packets. The motion was seconded and passed. The Rev. Robert Morrison moved adoption of the published agenda as printed in the Convention Program. The motion was seconded and passed. The Bishop announced that the committee and commission reports were published in the OECN (Oregon Episcopal Church News) and on the website for review.

Additional Resolutions of Policy by title and subject matter: (Canon 1.1, Sec. 5(b) 3 The Secretary of convention reported that there were no additional Resolutions of Policy received.

Report of Committee on Resolutions of Policy The Rev. Dcn. Tom English reported that 3 resolutions were presented. The Committee on Resolutions of Policy reviewed them and recommends passage of all three resolutions. Resolutions submitted late need a 3/4 vote of the Convention to be referred to Committee for its recommendation and for action by Convention. If there are any additional resolutions, TEN copies should be made and brought to the head table.

Nominations Committee and Introduction of candidates: The Secretary made the following report and invited the candidates to stand as their names were placed in nomination. All nominees are listed in the September issue of the Oregon Episcopal Church News in your delegate packet. If there are nominations from the floor, they need to be submitted to the Secretary in writing. Standing Committee, Clerical Order: Elect one for a four-year term. The nominees: The Rev. Shannon Leach, Christ Church, Lake Oswego The Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger, St. Michael and All Angels The Rev. Dennis J. Parker, Church of the Resurrection, Eugene The Rev. Bob Sipe, Christ Church, St. Helens Delegates were instructed to vote for one. The nominee receiving the second highest number of votes will fill the second position to complete the one-year term left vacant by Kay Wood's resignation. The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Standing Committee, Lay Order: Elect one for a four-year term. The nominees: John Davis, St. Thomas, Dallas Peter R. Hoffman, Grace, Astoria Dan Martin, St. Mary's, Eugene Alice Speers, St. John the Baptist, Portland The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Board of Trustees, Clerical Order: Elect one for a three-year term. The nomineese: The Rev. LeRoy Hammon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego The Very Rev. William Lupfer, Trinity Cathedral, Portland The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Board of Trustees, Lay Order: Elect one for a three-year term. The nomineese: Robert B. Bernhard, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis Mary P. Lawrence, St. John the Baptist, Portland The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Diocesan Council, Clerical Order: Elect two for a three-year term. The nominees: The Rev. Jim Boston, St. Luke, Grants Pass The Rev. Kurt Neilson, Ss. Peter and Paul, Portland The Rev. Edgar Shippey, St. James, Coquille & St. Paul, Powers The Rev. Julie H. Smith, St. John the Baptist, Portland The Rev. Julie Smith 's name was withdrawn from the slate. The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Diocesan Council, Lay Order: Elect two for a three-year term. The nominees: Anne Avery, St. John the Baptist, Portland Nancy Baum, St. Matthew, Gold Beach Nancy A. Hakala, Grace, Astoria Marcia Kelley, Prince of Peace, Salem The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Oregon Episcopal School Board of Trustees: Elect three persons for three-year terms. The nominees: Ann C. Carter, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Steve Lovett, Grace Memorial, Portland Liz Perkins, Christ Church, Lake Oswego Ted Takamufa St. Luke the Physician Gresham Ted Takamura's name has been withdrawn from the slate. The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. Trinity Cathedral Chapter: Elect one person for a three-year term. The nominees: Tom Bartlett, St. Stephen's, Portland The Rev. Dcn. Margaret Bernhard, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed. 4 Legacy Health Systems Board of Directors: Elect one for a three-year term. The nominees: Holly Hendricks, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Robert McSweeny, St. John the Baptist, Portland Fred M. Van Drimmelen, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie James Baxendale, Trinity Cathedral, Portland James Baxendale's name was withdrawn from the slate. The Bishop asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed.

The Rev. Robert Morrison reintroduced the balloting process using PowerPoint presentation. The FIRST BALLOT was taken. The Bishop declared the first ballot closed. The tellers retired to count the ballots. Announcements were read by the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon. Convention recessed until Morning Prayer Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Santiam River Rooms 1-6.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2006 Open hearings on budget took place at 7:00 a.m. in Willamette Rooms A-D. Open hearing on Resolutions of Policy were not needed. Registration opened at 7:30 a.m. in the registration area in Main Floor Lobby. Chapel Opened in Croisan Creek Room A at 7:30 a.m. At 8:15 a.m. the Nursery/Child Care opened in Croisan Creek Room C, and the Children's Program began in Croisan Creek Room B.

The Convention began at 8:30 a.m. with Morning Prayer in Santiam River Rooms 1-6, with The Rev. Mary Piper, St. Martin, Shady Cove officiating.

The Bishop called the Convention will come to order. Bishop Itty offered a welcome and Introductions: • Welcome to The Rt. Rev. Robert Ladehoff, retired Bishop of Oregon. • Guest: The Rev. Dcn. Janet Warner from the Diocese of Eastern Oregon (Prineville) who offered prayerful support for our Convention, and for healing prayers in the Chapel. Dcn. Stephen Denny had just returned from The Diocese of Eastern Oregon, offering a similar service to them at their Convention.

Thanks to Children's Choirs, Mia Savage (director) and Marla Lowen (accompanist). The choirs included The Children's Choir from St. Mary's, Eugene; the Choristers from The Church of the Resurrection, Eugene; from The Angelus Choir from Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis; and The Coventry Singers and 5`h Grade Choristers from Trinity Cathedral, as well children from other congregations.

• Saturday Noon Day Prayers will be blessed by music offered by "Take The Fifth" choir from St. Michael and All Angels, Portland. • Many thanks to Mr. Jim Walls for piano music during social hour before banquet. • Many thanks to Mr. Jim Denman, organist for Holy Eucharist.

Announcements were read by the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon. There were technical difficulties with ballot count, with resulting delay in the tellers report and second ballot. The Bishop's Address was moved ahead in the schedule to this point.

BISHOP'S ADDRESS, The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We gather together as members of a Diocesan family to give thanks to God for the many blessings that we have received through the faithful labor and sacrifices of so many dedicated Christians in Western Oregon. I note with particular appreciation the faithful efforts of my staff colleagues who have labored so faithfully to ensure that our time together here would be a fruitful and blessed one. We gather together at a time of joyful celebration as we honor one of our own, Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, who now serves our church as Presiding Bishop. We also offer our thanksgiving for the ministry of our former Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, and for all our clergy, lay leaders, and parishioners throughout our diocese and in the wider Anglican Communion. As we gratefully appreciate and 5 acknowledge the courageous sacrifices of our sons and daughters and their families who serve in our military in Iraq, Afghanistan, and in other areas of conflict, we ask God's wisdom and guiding spirit to inform and direct our leaders and those of other lands to work to pursue pathways of peace which affirm the dignity of every human being. At this time I would especially like to acknowledge and welcome the presence of Bishop Robert Ladehoff, our eighth bishop of the Diocese of Oregon. We also extend our gracious welcome to Canon Margaret Larom, Director of Anglican and Global Relations at the Episcopal Church Center and share our thanks and appreciation for her time with us during our convention.

A few years ago we began a pilgrimage and new journey in mission through renewal and transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit. As we have sought to come before God's throne of Grace, we have sought to equip the saints of God for ministry with a focus on Christian Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism. During the course of this coming year it is my prayer that as we look to the ministry of Christ and consider the opportunities given to us to be faithful disciples, we may also explore the opportunities afforded to us of creating new disciples of Jesus. In this regard, we are mindful of the words of Jesus: " Come, follow me."

I pray that we are also mindful of the power and presence of God as conveyed to us in the words of Nehemiah: "The Joy of the Lord is your Strength." These bold words from Nehemiah offer us much to think about during times of stress. The rich story of rebuilding and transformation contained in the book of Nehemiah, along with the work of Ezra, remind us of God's faithfulness and strength during times of challenge and anxiety.

In recent years many faith groups and religious traditions have organized together to respond to the rising escalation of human suffering around the world.The global economic crisis, the rise in poverty and the perpetuation of conditions of human underdevelopment in many places around the world, and the continuous outbreaks of war and civil conflict in many regions around the world remind us that there is still much that needs to be improved in civil society.

The United Nations Development Programme, notes: "The poorest 40 percent of the world population—the 2.5 billion people who live on less than $2 a day—account for five percent of global income, while the richest 10 percent account for 54 percent. Never before has the goal of abolishing poverty been within our reach: there are no longer any insurmountable technical, resource or logistical obstacles to achieving it. Yet, more than 800 million people suffer from hunger and malnutrition, 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water and, every hour, 1,200 children die from preventable diseases. Despite a growing world economy and significant advances in medicine and technology, many people in developing countries are not reaping the potential benefits of globalization.1

I am very thankful and appreciative of the many different ways our own diocese through its congregations and institutions, reaches out to our broader human family. I especially applaud our diocesan congregations are providing! These gifts of love will undoubtedly touch and improve the quality of life for so many persons, especially children and the most vulnerable.

Indeed, in response to our Christian calling to be responsive to the needs of the world around us, our General Convention has asked us all to examine and respond to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. In the year 2000, 189 heads of government and foreign ministers from all around the world met at the United Nations to share their commitment to eradicating poverty and human underdevelopment by the year 2015. Much has been accomplished, yet there is so much more to do in the seven years before us. Jeffrey Sachs, a noted economist from Columbia University, notes in a recent work, that we have the technical and capacity building resources to eradicate poverty in a significant way. The challenge before us is whether governments and international institutions bear the political will to accomplish these goals in a significant way. We are called as a community of faith to explore the opportunities that God has given us to be agents of grace, healing, and renewal in our own communities and beyond. In this regard, I am asking that each congregation of our diocese, as part of its adult education or other Christian formation study and familiarize itself with the work of the United Nations, particularly as it relates to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, and if not already engaged, work locally or regionally in responding to them.

1 United Nations Development Programme. Global Partnership for Development, Annual Report 2006) 6 The Good News of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is welcome news of God's saving grace for all of humankind. The Gospel of Christ reminds us that we live together on this earth and in this world in our communities as one people with a common obligation of concern and commitment to and for one another.

We are called to celebrate a faith based on joy and a faith based not simply on idealism but in our collective will and our common capacity to improve the quality of life for others and for God's creation as a whole. My hope and prayer is that in our journey together as a diocese, we will re-capture the pioneer spirit of entrepreneurial creativity, courage, optimism, perseverance, and a "can do" mentality. We cannot give into those human inclinations that precipitate a mindset of fear, hopelessness, or negativism.

Donald Keough, who was once the Chief Executive Officer of Coca Cola Corporation once said: "I have an architect friend who says, I can take the newest building, built by the finest builders anywhere in the world, and if you give me a camera and the ability to focus various lenses, I can make that building look like its about to fall down because I will find five or six minor imperfections, focus on them and convince you that the entire structure is about to topple.' In a society where a handful of people focus the camera of life on the events of the day, if you and I allow them to use their camera to focus on our lives, then we will be often disappointed, frequently fearful and generally miserable. Be wary of those who want to focus the camera forever on the warts and blemishes and shortcomings of our existence.2"

Vaclav Havel, the Czech poet/ former President, spoke these words from his years of suffering oppression and persecution: "I am not an optimist, because I am not sure that everything ends well. Nor am I a pessimist, because I am not sure everything ends badly. I just carry hope in my heart.... Life without hope is an empty, boring and useless life. I cannot imagine that I could strive for something if I did not carry hope in me. I am thankful to God for this gift. It is as big a gift as life itself.3

The Stewardship of God's Abundance The gift of hope is not something that is based on abstractions. It is based on the reality of God's active engagement with us and with the forces of good in our world. We hope not so much for things that we cannot accomplish, but for the energy and vision and conviction to make changes in our lives and in the way we respond to God's call to Jubilee, justice, and love.

In this regard, as a diocese, we must be intentional in celebrating and giving thanks to the Lord for the blessings that are ours. Celebrate and give thanks to God for life, for each other, and for the opportunities that God gives to each of us to encounter Christ in our own lives and in our own way!

A couple, visiting in Korea, saw a father and his son working in a rice paddy. The old man guided the heavy plow as the boy pulled it. "I guess they must be very poor, " the man said to the missionary who was the couple 's guide and interpreter. "Yes, " replied the missionary. "That's the family of Chi Nevi. When the church was built, they were eager to give something to it, but they had no money. So they sold their ox and gave the money to the church. This spring they are pulling the plow themselves. " After a long silence, the woman said, "That was a real sacrifice. " The missionary responded, "They do not call it a sacrifice. They are just thankful they had an ox to sell.”4

One of the most important acts of thanksgiving that we offer is in the stewardship of our time, talents, and treasures. One of our churches, Trinity Church in Ashland offers a wonderful reflection piece on the theme of stewardship5: Stewardship has been defined as:

2 Coca-Cola CEO Donald R. Keough, "Passion: Life's Single Most Important Ingredient," commencement address, Emory University, 10 May 1993. 3 Reader's Digest, February 1991 4 Bishop Ray W. Chamberlain Jr., "Season of Sacrifice" 5 Stewardship, October 8, 2006 Trinity Church, Ashland, OR

7 Serving God with all that we are, and all that we have, all the time What I do, with all that I have, after I say, "I believe" Using gifts God has given us, to do the work God is calling us to do. Stewardship is lived out in: • Living and telling the Good News • Tithing • Pledging to sustain the Church and its mission • Wisely employing our God-given abilities and time

As we are mindful that all that we have is a gift from God through the grace of God, may we be as deeply committed to be faithful stewards of God's bounty. At a recent Harvest Dinner with the parishioners of St. John's Church in Milwaukee, we had a wonderful opportunity to study stewardship and tithing from the vantage point of thanksgiving for God's abundance. As agents of grace and instruments of Christ's love, may we be faithful to God by offering our tithes and gifts of thanksgiving, presenting before the Lord, the first fruits of our lives and our labor. As we are mindful that it is the duty and responsibility of every Christian to tithe or work toward the same, may we always remember that it represents a beginning point and initial step in the stewardship of our gifts. As we have been generously given the gift of life and the call of God's hope for us, may we be as generous in supporting our own churches and the ministries of those among us who faithfully proclaim the message of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this regard, I am asking every congregation in our diocese, as part of its Lenten reflections for the coming year, to prayerfully study and encourage Tithing as a Holy Habit and the personal responsibility of every Christian to tithe or work toward the same.

The Vision Trust In the next few months many of us will be hearing about The Vision Trust, which is one component of a broader goal of helping us focus on Stewardship and Development work in our diocese. Very soon we will be hearing from The Rev'd Paul Barthelemy and Mr. Mark Olsen who have led is us conversation, dialogue and the development of some outstanding resource material to help move us in this direction. I am especially thankful for their leadership and look forward to their presentation.

Creating Christ-Centered Mission Minded Communities As an active member church of the world-wide Anglican Communion, our charge has been: 6 • To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom • To teach, baptize and nurture new believers • To respond to human need by loving service • To seek to transform unjust structures of society • To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

Recent reflections from the Anglican Consultative Council, one of the instruments of unity in our tradition, remind us that a mission-oriented community is faithful in announcing the Good News through personal evangelism. It is also noted that mission occurs in context and the same Gospel of salvation is shaped by the great diversity of the world's places, times, and cultures. It is noted that mission is a celebration and thanksgiving as we are reminded that the worship of Almighty God is central to our common life and witness as Anglicans. As a worshiping community, we are challenged to understand mission as church, not just to do mission but to be a people of mission as we understand mission to be the work of God-in-action.7

Our Journey Together in Western Oregon As mentioned in other settings, our common goal is in our diocese is Renewal and Transformation through the Power of the Holy Spirit. The process through which we can realize this goal is: Christian Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism. Our "Core Goal" is to promote renewal and transformation in the personal and systemic dimensions of human life through commitment to mission, outreach, and evangelism. By being intentional about evangelism and by being responsive to the needs of the poor and marginalized, we can be relevant instruments of God's redeeming purpose. By

6 Bonds of Affection-1984 ACC-6 p49, Mission in a Broken World-1990 ACC-8 p101 7Reports from ACC-6, ACC-8) "Mission goes out from God. Mission is God's way of loving and saving the world... So mission is never our invention or choice. (Lambeth Conference 1998, Section II p121). 8 being intentionally multicultural in the design and deployment of our programs and activities we can more effectively reflect the diversity of our church at large and our own cities and communities.

Evangelism in its most basic sense is a form of spiritual and emotional transformation. It has been said that "approximately 77 percent of the persons who become Christian disciples do so because of the testimony, deeds, and encouragement of someone they trust."8

My hope for our diocese is for us define our common identity in singular terms. We are one community committed to creating renewal and transformation in the personal and relational aspects of our lives. We are one community of faith living out our Christian witness at many different locations. Each congregation is a unique and gifted mission field. Each church and institutional structure should be viewed as a mission field within the wider diocesan family. This indeed demands that we behave as a church differently and that we live in communion in more dynamic ways than in the past. One concrete embodiment of this effort is the Day of Sacrament of Song, thanks to the efforts of All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland and other neighboring churches. This festive event, complete with confirmations, baptisms, re-affirmations, scriptural meditations, and a host of other activities, offers us an opportunity to gather together in prayer and sacramental witness of our unity in Christ.

In our pilgrimage together as a people of God, it is critical that we strive to be a multicultural and multi-linguistic community of believers. We will seek to be ministers of encouragement and ambassadors of hope and healing in our engagement with others. As a missionary people, our task will be to create new disciples, forge a new culture of welcome and hospitality, and commit ourselves to growth in numbers and strengthen the spiritual essence of our being. Christian Discipleship indeed facilitates processes of transformation. A focus on evangelism strengthens congregational discipleship.

As a missionary community, it is my hope that we will endeavor to promote renewal and transformation by focusing on those areas of ministry that represent the priorities of the wider Church: Children, Youth, Young Adults ; Promoting Reconciliation and Evangelism among ourselves and with others; Congregational Transformation and Spiritual Renewal; Encouraging Ministries of Peace and Justice; Partnerships in Ministry – Local, Regional, National, Global.

The themes that should guide our ministry together should evolve from responses to the following questions: Discipleship: What does it mean to follow Jesus? Mission: What is the work of the Church? And Evangelism: How do we proclaim the Good News?

Companion Diocese Committee I am very thankful to all the members of our Companion Diocese Committee in strengthening our ties and connections with the wider church, especially as we focus on common themes of discipleship, mission, and evangelism with our companion diocese of Madhya Kerala. The Companion Diocese committee, with the leadership of Mrs. Anne McCollum and Dean Bill Lupfer has worked exceptionally hard in developing linkages and connections with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. We were blessed with the presence of Bishop Samuel and some clergy and lay leaders from Madhya Kerala at our last convention and we look forward to new areas of common witness in service of Jesus Christ.

Pre-School Initiative In my travels around the diocese I have an opportunity to learn about significant transformational ministries that are taking place. One notable example are pre-schools that connected with some of our churches. Many of the clergy and parishioners in parishes with pre-schools happily share the wonderful energy and opportunity for Christian witness that pre-schools offer. In this regard, I am prayerfully asking the churches of our diocese to carefully study and evaluate opportunities that may be available for a pre-school ministry in their respective communities. While this may not be opportune in all settings, there may be areas where shared experiences and commitments can bear fruit in such an enterprise.

8 Dunnam, M.D. Congregational Evangelism: A Pastor's View. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 1992:48

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Our church has a long standing tradition of supporting education and we have some outstanding preschools currently operating at Christ Church, Lake Oswego, Good Samaritan, Corvallis, St. Thomas, Eugene, and Emmanuel, Coos Bay. There are some other churches, such as Grace Church, Astoria, which are actively involved in this endeavor in various ways. Establishing a pre-school may be easier and less expensive than one may be led to believe. My hope is to establish pre- schools that provide a nurturing, child-centered environment inspired by our Anglican tradition by offering curriculum that will enrich, challenge, and develop children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual growth. The directors of some of our existing schools, Kathy Finn, Jane Edson, and Julianna Seldon have outstanding programs to share with you and will be holding workshops at our convention. They will have information available on how to begin a program at your church. Diocesan trustee, Michelle Sweet, has agreed to spearhead this effort and she provides wonderful counsel that can make this ministry possible in a variety of settings. I am very thankful for her willingness to help in this area.

William Temple House During the last 12 months, William Temple House (WTH) has served 2,045 people through our mental health counseling program and 12,745 people through our emergency social services program—a total of 14,760. Because its services are aimed at helping working poor families, the agency's counseling, food, clothing, health and hygiene services impact 28,044 family members in the course of one year.

The agency's mental health counseling program provides individual and couples counseling, along with psycho- educational groups for adults and adolescents. WTH emergency social services program provides food baskets, health and hygiene services, medication assistance, and clothing for children and adults, public transportation tickets, household goods, job finding assistance, money management assistance, as well as information and referral. Highlights of the past year include: (1) partnering with Saints Peter and Paul in East Portland on a family dentistry program; (2) initiating a new partnership with Saint John the Evangelist in Milwaukie to open a children's clothing closet; (3) completing our second year of social services at William Temple House West, a partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church in Hillsboro; (4) completing our fourth year of social services in North Portland, in partnership with Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church; and (5) staging our third successful croquet and wine benefit at The Bishop's Close, called Wickets & Wine.

The current year marks the agency's 41St year of service to the community. During its first 41 years, more than 300,000 people were served.

Happy Valley Episcopal Mission There are a number of places throughout our diocese where demographic and statistical data encourage the consideration of a new church start. Happy Valley, which lies south east of Portland, is one area that offers some promise. I am especially thankful to the leadership of Canon George Hemingway, Mr. John Ross, and Mr. Mike Merrigan who are serving as facilitators of this new expression of church for the people of Happy Valley. At this point in time, about 35 persons, including many children, are involved in this project. Meetings up until now have been held in homes and a nursery school. Worship gatherings commenced in October at the Oregon Trail Elementary School in Happy Valley. Sacramental offices are provided by local clergy volunteers and by the Canon for Mission.

Thanksgiving for the Institutions of our Diocesan Family As a Diocese, we are more than the sum of our individual congregations and their respective communicants. Our Lord, through the faithful efforts and sacrifices of many before us, has left us a wonderful legacy of institutions that play a very key role in shaping our common witness as a Christian community. Indeed, the schools, hospital systems, and social service agencies of our diocese transform human life in many wonderful and significant ways.

Oregon Episcopal School Oregon Episcopal School continues to be a great source of pride, joy, and excitement for our diocese. Our Diocese is blessed to be part of a transforming and renewing ministry that deeply touches the lives of young persons. The academic program at OES has benefited from national recruitment efforts that have added many talented new faculty members.

10 The quality of academic performance and teaching is reflected in the awards students are winning, the colleges they are attending, the test scores they are achieving, and enthusiastic alumni testimonials.

The state-of-the-art science facilities along with research-based teaching have allowed four OES students in the past four years to become finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search, in which they join an elite group of 40 students chosen nationwide to present their research in Washington, D.C. Many students have received awards in other national and international competitions, traveling as far as Sweden and Turkey to present their work. The emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellent coaching has propelled the school to unprecedented success in athletics. Most Upper School students play on at least one sports team, and their spirit and enthusiasm have led to four state titles in boys' soccer, girls soccer, volleyball and boys tennis in the past year alone. The flowering of the music program is evident in both the number and quality of musical groups as well as in the extensive on-campus offerings of private music lessons. Service learning programs in all divisions have become more focused and more closely tied to the curriculum while responding to needs in the community and around the world.

Legacy Health System Legacy Health System is an Oregon not-for-profit organization operated by and for the benefit of Oregonians. One of Legacy's largest hospitals is Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, founded in 1875 by the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. Good Samaritan remains connected to the Episcopal community through an active pastoral staff, an ongoing commitment to its surrounding communities and representation by your Bishop on Legacy's Board of Directors. In August 2005, Legacy opened Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Washington. Salmon Creek is the first new hospital facility to come to the region in decades and incorporates the latest technology, both in clinical systems and hospital operations. Patient volumes grew steadily during its first year of operation, as the residents of Clark County embrace this new healthcare resource.

In January 2006, Lee Domanico became Legacy's President and Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Robert J. Pallari. Domanico has an extensive background in healthcare leadership, most recently serving as President/CEO of El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California.

Legacy Good Samaritan's Centers of Excellence include the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Devers Eye Institute, the Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon, Legacy Good Samaritan Obesity Institute and Wilcox Women's Pavilion for women's health, as well as special expertise in heart services, kidney transplant, diabetes care and stroke care.

The following are highlighted activities and accomplishments of the past year: • In November 2005, Good Samaritan was identified as one of the top 100 U.S. hospitals for heart care by Solucient, a healthcare information and research company. Good Samaritan, which has been chosen for this list three times in the last six years, was the only hospital in the Portland metropolitan area to receive this recognition this year. In December 2005, Good Samaritan was the pilot location for Legacy's Rapid Response Team project. These teams are available to respond quickly at the first sign that a patient is declining. This early warning approach prevents more serious complications. Rapid response teams have since been implemented at all Legacy hospitals. This effort is part of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 100,000 Lives Campaign, a national campaign to save 100,000 lives by implementing proven health care improvement techniques.

• In May 2006, the 500th kidney transplant was performed at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital by Legacy Transplant Services. The program was founded in November 1999 and has become a leader in minimally invasive kidney procurement from living donors.

Legacy Community Health Fund Hollis J. Hendricks, Episcopal Diocese Delegate and Rev. Nicole Simopoulos, Chaplain, Oregon Episcopal School, represent the Episcopal Church on Legacy's Community Health Committee, which oversees grants made from Legacy's Community Health Fund. The Community Health Fund, a $10 million endowed fund created in 1998, is designated for major health initiatives in the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan community. Approximately $500,000 is available each year for projects that address unmet health needs.

11 • During fiscal year 2006, the Fund disbursed funds totaling $547,000. In addition to the Community Health Fund, during fiscal year 2006, Legacy also provided in-kind and cash donations to partner organizations totaling $1,078,000. Included in this amount is on-going support for NW Portland Ministries and Trinity Place Adult Daycare.

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR As the flagship of the five-hospital network comprising Samaritan Health Services, Good Samaritan continues to play a vital role in our service area of Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. The past year has seen strong growth and excellent clinical outcomes in a number of regional programs based at Good Samaritan, as well as several renovation and construction projects throughout the system. New and expanded projects this year include: • Samaritan Heart and Vascular Institute, which brings together cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and their support team in an interdisciplinary program designed to enhance continuity of care, communication, and sharing of clinical outcome data and best practices. • Planning is nearly complete for a major expansion to Good Samaritan's Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. The changes will provide additional treatment rooms for the growing number of critically ill and injured patients coming to Good Samaritan as a result of its Level II trauma designation and other regional programs. • Construction is underway on a 33,000-square-foot medical facility in fast-growing North Albany to house the region's first "Open MRI" technology, an expanded Women's Imaging Center and Cancer Resource Center, and other medical services. • Renovations are underway in the Emergency and Surgery departments at our hospitals in Newport and Albany, respectively. • Samaritan's involvement with health occupations education and training expanded this year with the addition of skills labs in our Newport and Lincoln City hospitals to help train nursing students in the newly-established program at Oregon Coast Community College. Samaritan is also exploring opportunities to offer medical residency training in conjunction with two medical schools in the region. • Samaritan entered into a partnership with Avamere, a senior care company based in Wilsonville, to operate Heart of the Valley Health Care Center and facilitate its relocation to new and renovated space in a building owned by Samaritan. That facility also houses a local non-profit, Grace Center for Adult Day Services. • Samaritan continues to invest in its local community through its Social Accountability Budget, which allocates up to 10 percent of annual revenues to support local health initiatives. In 2006-07, more than $200,000 (half of which was for the Corvallis/Benton County area) will be given to efforts including the Healthy Start program for newborns and parents, and to support local free clinics and medical safety net services. • Gifts and grants continue to provide generous support throughout the region. In 2005, gifts totaled more than $3 million and grants were nearly $4 million.

In addition, system-wide initiatives include major investments in information technology to help with our quality improvement efforts and to transmit health information electronically, and the continued development of health plans to serve area Medicare recipients (called Samaritan Advantage Health Plan) and public employees (called Samaritan Select).

Trinity Cathedral Trinity -- has called an outreach director with the hope of vastly expanding our outreach ministry. We are hosting guest preachers with the hope of serving as a strong moral pulpit in the city of Portland. We are partnering with others on mission trips to Native American reservations and overseas to Honduras. We are synergizing our various ministries to transform our common lives with the purpose of building God's Kingdom in Portland and beyond. We are seeking to link closely with other diocesan ministries.

Theological Visioning Working As a follow-up to last year's clergy conference, a number of clergy throughout our diocese have gathered together to carefully reflect upon the themes Renewal and Transformation, in the context of Christian Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism. At our recent clergy conference many clergy had an opportunity to review some draft text of material that could be utilized in adult education forums, catechumenal training, and other Christian education forums. I want to especially offer my thanks and appreciation to Fr. Brandon Filbert for facilitating this discussion and to the many other clergy who at different times studied the theological framework which shapes our ongoing conversations about what it means to be a mission-minded people of God. Later in our time together we will have an opportunity to hear about the 12 work of this group in a broader context. It is my hope that the congregations of our diocese will study this evolving material, adapt as necessary, and utilize some of the key themes that are raised at adult education, Christian formation, catechumenal training, or in other related settings. Our goal should be to consider ways of creating new disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Theological Framework for our Common Life has significant value for us as a community. It is important to note that in its broadest missional context, this ongoing work: • Offers clarity about what we have to offer as a community of faith • Offers a creative means of expressing "unity in diversity" • Facilitates mission on the local level by reaffirming connection with the larger body • Provides framework for future discipleship development in parish and diocese • Part of a coordinated effort to build our common life • Something we offer because we care about our congregations and their spiritual formation • Precondition to carrying out effective mission strategy — as in a mission statement on the parish level • Offers common language grounded in Scripture and Anglican tradition

The Resource under development is also significant for the following reasons: • It represents a multi-level approach: the Statement is the beginning, with additional levels of resource material available. • This is a living document; in fact it is much more of a process than a document. • Discipleship emphasis: use of the BCP (especially the catechism) and Hymnal brings readily-available materials to bear on central themes of Christian faith and practice • Ideally suited for use on a church web site; our goal is to have it downloadable from the Diocesan site. • Updates of resource material will be ongoing. Seasonal focus • Targeted for congregational use in each season of the year • Individual sections are designed to work well with the themes of the Liturgical Calendar Suitable for use a variety of settings • This Statement can be used for discipleship classes, confirmation programs, Lenten or other seasonal study series, Bible studies, &c.

Triangle Lake Task Force: In the late summer, I appointed a Task Force to rigorously analyze our Triangle Lake Camp and Conference Center. I charged them to look very carefully and thoughtfully –with their heads and their hearts -- at the ministry and mission of Triangle Lake. They are to provide a near term operation plan for 2007 and bring to the Trustees a long term business plan for Triangle Lake. The group is researching possibilities for Triangle Lake, and has been charged to think outside the box. As a sub-group of Trustees, they report to Trustees monthly. Their charter requires them to complete their work by the end of April. This is intense and demanding work—the members of the Task Force meet frequently and are responsible for getting their heads around a lot of data, and for looking for at both the opportunities and challenges of our Triangle Lake center and its ministry.

In response to my request to initiate conversations around strategic planning in our diocese, our Convention, in 2004, passed a resolution for that asked our Diocesan Council to assume leadership in creating a common vision and focus of ministry in our Diocese. Since then, Council has been engaged in the initial phases of our Vision work: the Holy Conversations of last year, and this year. Council has also formed a Vision Group, which is committed to shaping a Vision in community for our Diocese.

In phase 2, as in phase 1, of our Holy Conversations, we, through visits by Council members, are opening a space for listening—listening to the joys, concerns and hopes of our churches. As we review the material from the Holy Conversations, we are willing to look at who we are, we are willing to listen to one another, and we're resilient enough to find ways to move forward into newer territory, into the missional work that our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to. The creation of a Vision, this process of meaning-making is complex and demanding,-- it is not a simple exercise of putting nice words on paper. At its best, it works deeply within us, as we uncover rich layers of great significance to our common life here in the Diocese of Oregon. I ask that you will support us in this process... support the work of Council and the Vision group, attend the Holy Conversation in your church or program, and hold the process in your prayers. 13 Children's Advocacy Day

"For Every Child A Better World" is the theme of an exciting event to be held in Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland, the afternoon of Sunday, April 22, 2007. The Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, in partnership with our brothers and sisters in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, will make a public witness in the public square that we believe the health and well being of all children should be a priority in our congregations, our communities, our state, our nation and throughout the world.

Children's Advocacy Day at Pioneer Square is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with other people of faith and partners in our community who care about children and who are dedicated to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. These eight, interrelated, achievable goals address the most pressing needs of our global community. God's Grace and Signs of Renewal and Transformation within Our Communities Thanks to the Grace of God and the efforts of so many clergy and lay persons throughout our diocese, we have significant signs and symbols of renewal and transformation that are taking place. A number of congregations have shared with me news of notable happenings and transformative ministries that have energized their common life and witness as heralds of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While many wonderful things are happening in various communities, these few illustrations that I am sharing with you are offered as models for our encouragement and reflection:

St. Christopher's, Port Orford (Fr. Stanley Corklin, notes:)

"Saint Christopher's in Port Orford had dwindled down to a Sunday attendance of about six two years ago. With the appointment of the Rev. Stanley E. Corklin as priest in charge the attendance has risen to 20-25 each Sunday. There were 57 in attendance for this special day with Bishop followed by a special brunch. On special Holy Days, such as Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost each person in the parish takes invitations and invites friends whom they think might be interested in becoming a part of our parish family. At these special times, we have aThere is a great spirit here at Saint Christopher's where we have become a family where we worship together as well as care for each other. "

St. James, Coquille (Fr. Ed Shippey notes:)

"St. James, Coquille, has taken to heart Bishop Itty's request to find what we do best and do it. Beginning in the summer of 2005, St. James began reaching out to children in the community, many who come from single parent homes, foster parent homes, or homes with grandparents. St. James, was a quiet, graying little congregation which has been infused with new life by all the young people running to Sunday school, clamoring to be acolytes or participate somehow in the Sunday service; and adults reaching out to show the children how to use the prayer book, hymnals and the traditions of the Episcopal church. Everyone at St. James is learning of the love of God: how to love and be loved; enjoying the glitter every where, and making a joyful noise unto God."

St. Catherine's, Manzanita (Fr. Paul Barthelemy notes:)

"St. Catherine's BAC is holding visioning mini-retreats at least quarterly to identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities for mission, discipleship, and evangelism. St. Catherine's Communications Team is making visibility its top priority, communicating to visitors, the community, and second home owners the message, "Think of St. Catherine as your vacation church home on the north Oregon Coast."

St. Catherine's extraordinary acoustics have drawn rave reviews. St. Catherine is reaching out to the community by hosting regular musical events in collaboration with other community organizations, such as the Cannon Beach Chorus, the Hoffman Center for the Arts & Humanities, and the Manzanita Cultural Arts Council. After the first of the year St. Catherine will offer its own monthly "Sundays at 3:00" series featuring both local and regional artists.

St. Catherine maintains close ties with the Center for the Contemplative Arts directed by candidate for the diaconate Lola Sacks. The Center offers church and community members a wide variety of workshops and classes in spiritual growth and development.

14 St. Catherine's "Lunch Bunch" program, offered in conjunction with the North County Recreation District in Nehalem, directed and staffed by church volunteers, and funded through special donations, has just completed its third year, serving over 3,000 lunches to children in June, July, and August!"

St. Martin's, Shady Cove (Fr. Harvey Ray notes:)

When St. Martin's lost its resident vicar in late 2002, the challenge of "what do we do now?" was taken up by the small dedicated congregation. Average attendance was 15 to 18 on Sundays and the congregation was entirely older and mainly retired adults. The services of a priest twice a month was accepted as economically sustainable at that time. Morning Prayer was said by members of the congregation on other Sundays. Harvey Ray+ came as their supply priest beginning in January 2003 and following a year of growth in attendance and pledging was joined by Mary Piper+ in mid 2004 sharing in a rota of every Sunday Eucharist's, Christian formation classes and other pastoral duties. From early 2002 the clergy and BAC have focused on this period in the life of St. Martin's being a time of growth in lay leadership and ministry. We also seek to open up and grow. Average Sunday attendance is now in the mid 30s, we provide financial assistance for 11 young persons to attend Triangle Lake this summer, increased stewardship by 21% over last year, have a number of Baptisms each year and presented to the Bishop at his visit 7 for confirmation/reception. A member of the BAC says this: "Visitors and newcomers alike continue to be openly welcomed by a caring congregation and are made to feel at home. This is the strength of the people and clergy of St. Martin's."

St. Thomas, Eugene Preschool (Patty Lyon, preschool director notes:)

"We have a child that attended our Pre-K class last year that had recently moved from Japan. He spoke no English and the Parents wanted him to learn from the other children. When he graduated from his Pre-K last spring, he could speak English pretty well. He is now attending public kindergarten in the morning class.

The parents were so pleased with our program that he attends kindergarten in the morning and has returned to our school to repeat the class again in the afternoon. He speaks really good English now, almost better than his Mother's. We feel we did have a big part in this learning process. His Parents were so pleased that we now have his younger 2 1/2 year old brother also attending. We started the process over and enjoy every minute of it."

St. Paul, Salem (Fr. Bob Burton notes:)

"St. Paul's, Salem, now fully staffed, is proud to continue be one of 14 host churches in the Salem / Keizer area that regularly offers meals, activities and lodging to homeless families through the ministry of Interfaith Hospitality Network. St. Paul's regularly offers Via Media classes (one of many adult formation opportunities) to its parishioners, especially for those new to the Episcopal Church. In addition, St. Paul's now offers two EFM classes. In an effort to reach out young adults St. Paul's will celebrate its first community and diocesan wide U2charist on Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 pm."

St. Francis, Wilsonville (Fr. Anthony Petrotta notes:)

"We've created "The Sanctuary" for reinvigorating our children's program. We devoted a section of the Parish Hall where we first had worship as St. Francis Church for the children. It's totally their space and used for their worship (altar, piano, candles, and a beautiful carpet to sit on). We have songs, prayers, tell a biblical story, and then have a time to respond to the story in some creative fashion. We're recruiting members in the congregation to share with the children their gifts--visual arts, music, cooking, and so forth. It doesn't sound like that much, but the response by the children is wonderful; they're telling their parents that they enjoy Sunday school.

Over the Summer we began to have an Intercessor stand beside the baptismal fount during Eucharist to pray with anybody who wanted prayer either for themselves or for another. (This ministry has not been a part of the St. Francis tradition.) It started off a bit slow, but each week it seems more and more people are going over to the Intercessor for prayer. The Intercessors have been greatly encouraged by the response; there is talk of having a "healing service" in the upcoming months. On Sunday I had one parishioner come up to me and say, "I never thought I'd see Episcopalians come forward in front of everybody for prayer like that." 15

St. Mark's, Medford (Fr. Jed Holdorph notes:)

"The people of St. Mark's are a beacon of hope in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the state of Oregon. They have opened their doors for worship and they have opened their hearts to those in need. Several times a year, all the members of the parish jump into an assembly line and assemble a variety of kits for their neighbors in need — toiletry kits for men at the local Gospel Mission, back-to-school kits for needy students in the fall, New Mom kits, as well as 50 of the kits gathered in at this fall's Diocesan Convention for Church World Service. Members of the congregation pitched in and helped build two new homes last year, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity (and were awarded top honors among all churches in the Rogue Valley for their work).

Earlier this fall, they purchased kitchen equipment (with the help of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon's Pentecost offering) for Kids Unlimited, a local agency that serves the needs of an estimated 1,000 homeless teen students living in Medford. One piece of property has long been used by the Samaritan Counseling Center to offer help to those who couldn't otherwise afford it. They have a house dedicated to providing emergency transitional housing to families trying to get back on their feet. In the coming weeks, they'll assemble 150 Thanksgiving baskets to be distributed to their neighbors and they'll work together with Eastwood Baptist Church to host their annual Christmas party for teen mothers. In these and other ways, they seek to proclaim the good news of God's love for all those in their community."

St. Matthew, Portland (Fr. David Humphrey notes:)

"St. Matthew's has begun supporting God's mission both here and abroad in two new ways. We are delighted to participate in the ministry of a Christian organization that offers unconditional friendship and hospitality to international students. The group meets on Friday evenings, just a few blocks from our church. A meal, which is free to students, is supplied by local churches. After dinner, there is time for further conversation, worship and Bible study. When we bring the meal, we are welcome to stay for the evening and get to know these fascinating people who have come to Portland from around the world. Many of these students, who will return to their country after their studies, are meeting Christians here for the first time.

St. Matthew's has also begun supporting a family who are Anglican missionaries in Madagascar. The recent hit movie has made this island known to the young people of our parish so they have been enthusiastic in establishing a link with this family. In this age of emails and instant messaging, our children have been captivated by the thought that their hand-written letters and original artwork are now actually in Madagascar."

St Gabriel's, Portland (Mother Lou Ann Pickering notes:)

"It has been an exciting and eventful year at St. Gabriel's, Portland. Our attendance is up ten percent from last year, and we've been able to add a stipended Curate to aid Mother Lou Ann. A TV crew came to our church recently to film the dedication of our newly painted Labyrinth. This interactive and meditative piece of art is just one part of the strategic move that St. Gabriel's has undertaken in its art ministry initiative, which included inviting a renowned iconographer to our recent women's retreat. Our choir is excited by the recent donation of choir robes and they are a fitting parallel to the great honor of singing at Carnegie Hall later this year. Mother Lou Ann, Fr. Kevin, and Deacon Tom have been looking resplendent in the recently completed Eucharistic vestments based on the delightful stained glass that was already shining over the nave. In a similar vein the, those driving by the church will notice the newly erected sign that announces St. Gabriel's presence. In addition, St. Gabriel's has become a Goodwill donation site, and judging by the frequent replacement of the trailer, it is a very successful one. The Red Cross is also a regular visitor, using our facility to accommodate blood drives. St. Gabriel's continues to reach out to the community by collecting money and other needed items. We held a Fundraiser Faire for Hurricane Katrina. We have cultivated a close relationship with Madison House Christian Home for unwed mothers. Collecting toiletries for health kits is another important ongoing ministry. But very dear to our hearts is the amazing fact that our prayer knitters have offered up one hundred and eighteen prayer shawls, which have been blessed and given to those who can most benefit from them. St. Gabriel's is grateful that we are able to serve each other and our neighboring community through the diverse ministries that have found us through the love of Christ and our worship life together. And it is our prayer that we will continue to grow in Love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us!" 16

St. Martin, Lebanon (Mother Carol Sedlacek notes:)

'The Holy Spirit is stirring at St. Martin's in Lebanon. We're a small but faithful group serving in this East Linn County corner of God's Vineyard. In March 2006 we started a youth group to meet once a month. We started with five youth and have grown to 12. We spend our time prayin', playin', learnin' and servin'. "

Another area of focus and growth is learning to share our "one minute witness." I've invited and challenged everyone in our congregation to articulate their faith in a brief, simple, authentic way. We are practicing by sharing our "one minute witness" with each other. After sharing with each other, we will be ready to share with a friend or coworker when the opportunity arises.

Here are some examples: "I find peace in knowing that I am never alone. Jesus promised that he would be with us, 'even to the end of the ages.' That truth is a comfort to me."

"Even when life is hard, I have felt God's love for me. I'm thankful for my relationship with God." "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.' (Philippians 4:11) This verse of scripture gives me encouragement in my life. I know that when I rely on God, all things are possible."

Good Shepherd, Prospect: (Fr. Jack Brown notes:)

"One of the more revitalizing events for our congregation is a Cursillo within reasonable driving distance. In the past sponsors have been unable to fulfill their responsibilities because of the distance and time to reach the location of the Cursillo. We had a candidate one year who could not go because no one was able to sponsor her. This year, with the Cursillo in Medford we are happy to say we have a candidate with sponsors who are excited about taking part in the Cursillo with her."

St Luke the Physician Episcopal Church, Gresham: ( clergy and lay leaders note:)

"There are those who believe in coincidences — we believe in the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit has been hard at work at St Luke's the past two years. We have grown from an average of 17 attendees at our Sunday Service to 68, started a preschool, built a labyrinth, become financially stable, enjoyed many parish events and become an active parish known in the local community. At one time there was a vote to see if we wanted to keep the doors open. With the `yes' vote came the support of the Holy Spirit. We try always to keep in mind that God has a plan for St Luke's, we listen and ask for guidance. We have had many examples of prayers being answered — a music director walking in the door when we had no music, a labyrinth guild director also walking in the door when we had no idea where one would be found, a pre-school director looking for a location to move her school to, parishioners always willing to help, etc. It is with faith that we move forward, always listening to the Holy Spirit. It is our belief that St Luke's is to become a place of meditation, healing and contemplation — again. It is our dream to offer this to the community at large and in doing so fulfill as many of our Christian responsibilities as possible. We know that God wants St Luke's to succeed and that as long as we listen to the Holy Spirit and work hard that will happen."

St. John the Baptist, Portland (Fr. Robert Bryant notes:)

"Since the parish began to focus on Mission, Discipleship and Evangelism, we have re-structured our vestry to focus on these topics. We have repeatedly heard our Rector & Associate Rector preach about their importance. We are re-writing our Mission Statement to include these themes. We held our first Ministry Jamboree this fall to invite new involvement in the many ministries in the parish. It was a festive outdoor occasion after Church with balloons, ice cream, cake, and an amazing magician, as well as all kind of tables promoting all kinds of ministry. In the course of the last year, we have nearly doubled our average number of baptisms and confirmations. A mission-minded vestry and parish leadership decided to raise special funds for the hiring of a 2/3 time Associate Rector, even while facing a deficit budget. We started the year with a $28,000 deficit budget, and plan to end the year with a surplus!!! There is an entirely new atmosphere around the parish. The Spirit is a-moving, and transformation abounds."

17 God has wonderfully blessed us all in the Diocese of Oregon. We are seeing wonderful growth and new signs of new life all around us. Thanks to God we are encouraging many wonderful new directions in ministry as we journey together as a mission-minded people of God. As we honor and thankfully celebrate the labors of those who have gone before us, in proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, may we be as fervent in our commitment to accomplish our Lord's work with the gifts, resources, and people who have been entrusted to our care.

May we be faithful to the Gospel of Christ and its proclamation of renewal and transformation. As we seek to follow Jesus, may we be ever mindful of the opportunities afforded to us to rebuild and transform human lives. In a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, as we approach God's throne of Grace, may we find confidence in God's love as we join Nehemiah and the people of God who say: Rejoice: “for the Joy of the Lord is Your Strength.” AMEN.

The Right Reverend Johncy Itty, D.D. Ph.D IXth Bishop of Oregon

Tellers Report from the FIRST Ballot: Results: Trinity Cathedral Chapter: Elected Peggy Berhard Diocesan Council, Clergy Elected Edgar Shippey, James Boston Board of Trustees, Clergy: Elected LeRoy Hammon Board of Trustees, Lay: Elected Mary Lawrence

The Rev. Robert Morrison reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the balloting process. The SECOND BALLOT was taken. The Bishop declared the second ballot closed. The tellers retired to count the ballots.

REPORTS:

DIOCESAN FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT REPORT The Bishop introduced Mr. Henry “Hank” Moore, who presented the Diocesan Financial Assets Report.

Statement of Financial Position Cash and cash equivalents: combo of cash (in trust) see number 9 and 23. #6 is DPA received, and payroll and insurance costs. Diocesan Investment Fund (DIF): combination of Diocese and parishes investments; also includes 2 endowment funds; $2,500-$3,000 per year, and a larger $6-million endowment fund to protect concept of a Bishop in Oregon: it funds the majority of the Bishop’s salary. Land and buildings are under fixed assets, utilizing insurance figures. Accounts payable: pension and payroll books closed 5 days before payout, to explain discrepancy.

DIOCESAN BUDGET 2007 The Bishop introduced The Rev. David Sweeney, who presented the 2007 Budget. Robert Morrison explained the green/red card voting procedure.

David Sweeney expressed thanks to the members of the Program and Budget Committee for their service and hard work on preparing the budget. The Budget is in OECN November 2006, page 5. This budget expresses our common mission; it is offered by Diocesan Council, and is based on

18 recent years experience. Budget requests were $340,000 more than funds available. Be prayerful and loving and aware of our duties as stewards and faithful disciples.

Item: Diocesan support staff: asking budget, line 27 and 28: reflects retirement of a support staff. Ongoing hope was that youth work done by the retiree would be spun off in new position of youth missioner. It was hoped that the remainder of retirees’ duties would be given to the remaining staff. This is not possible for existing staff to do. It is hoped and expected that we will have a part time temporary position, and for some reserves to be used to fund that position. Council will deal with that next year. Motion: David Sweeney moved adoption of the 2007 Budget.

Ammendment to budget (JoAnn Leach) Motion: addition be made to the 2007 Diocesan Budget of $76,182 for a new position entitled Mission for Youth, Higher Education and Young Adults. Propose that this be funded by zeroing out items 50-51 for the Youth missioner. Seconded by Caroline Litzenberger

Discussion: 2003 General Convention: we need to bring higher education into Diocesan oversight. When campus ministry falls on difficult times, The Episcopal Church can offer mystery, awe and sacraments. We need to be on campuses, particularly at Portland State University.

Caroline Litzenberger: professor of history at PSU. Students are hungry and seeking. I see amendment as a way to meet the needs of the students at the largest university in Oregon (25,000 students).

AJ Allen: YMC Co-convener, SS teacher Albany, St. Albans: second the amendment of budget for youth missioner. I am your kids. Past 6 years I have been associated with 45 conferences. Our kids can move mountains.

Don Hayes, St Andrews Florence: not against higher education; this is a budget consideration; we are asking for finances before we have a person to do the job.

Ann Weikel, Cathedral; retired professor history PSU. PSU is no longer a commuter college; it is largest and growing number of students in dormitories, who could use support of a clergy person

Angel Scott: student U of O; appeal to sense of mystery. Students are searching, and to have someone to guide and support with Christ at the center. We may not have someone to fill the position which is yet to be created, but to have someone there is important. Campus ministry is a full time job; campus chaplains do not get paid enough to do what they do. Need diocesan-wide support.

Dick Loop, Grace: this is already a line item in the budget. Amendment just changes the intent.

19 Michelle Harvey: Prince of Peace, Salem; former student at Willamette U; If you build it, they will come.

Carol Sedlacek:. We need to keep our young people involved, it is very important. Lay or ordained people would be wonderful in this position for youth, young adults and higher education.

Chris Laing, St John the Baptist; current chaplain at PSU. Support the issue. 9 years as campus chaplain. PSU celebrated 40 year anniversary of campus ministry at PSU last April, with 8 denominations. Outreach is done in countless ways. Establish and develop a ministry for ages 18- 30.

Katherine Gartner, Wilsonville; call question on the amendment; Second. Vote to end debate passed.

Add to 2007 budget $ for new position Missioner for Youth, Higher Ed and Young Adults; fund by zeroing out line items 50 and 51. Vote: amendment passed.

Steve Norcross Amendment: William Temple House program funding of $1000 item 83 be granted by reducing item #30 (contingency fund) to fund WTH. Seconded.

Discussion: Steve Norcross: 300,000 people served by WTH. Columbia Convocation approved a motion to ask that this budget item be restored. In the past WTH has been separate from the Diocese. This is changing. Now we have 4 parish partners. St Andrews (Portland), All Saints, (Hillsboro), SS Peter & Paul (Portland), and St John (Milwaukie). Support shows that we are together as partners. I can think for 5 youth in the diocese, not from Portland area to work for me.

Sara Fischer: in favor of amendment: opened childen’s clothing center with support of WTH. It is one of the farthest reaching programs associated with the Episcopal Church. We had many children and families involved in new ways, making a huge difference in people’s lives. Would like WTH to be supported by the Diocese of Oregon.

Chuck Martin: up until 3-4 years ago, WTH received $10,000 per year from Bishop’s discretionary fund, appropriate or not. There is a history of support from the Diocese for WTH. Vote: Amendment passed.

Jim Boston, St Luke’s Grants Pass; line item for EMO is only $4000, when in past was $6000. We are doing less than our fair share. EMO is the council of churches for Oregon. They are eager to do more outside Portland area. We should be treating the asking like we treat General Convention asking, with similar priorities in our life. Suggest using contingency funds or leftover funds to increase our support for EMO.

20 The Bishop announced that the 2007 Budget was moved for adoption. The ballot was taken. And the 2007 budget was adopted.

Tellers Report from the SECOND Ballot: Results: Diocesan Council, Lay: Elected: Nancy Baum, Marcia Kelly Legacy Health System Board: Elected: Holly Hendricks

Question: for the Standing Committee Clerical position: we are to elect one for a 4 year term; there is also one vacated position which is for ?year(s); can we elect by the two with the highest numbers of votes? We must follow protocol.

The THIRD BALLOT was taken. The Bishop declared the Third Ballot closed. The tellers retired to count the ballots.

INSURANCE REPORT The Bishop introduced Marlyn Flanders, who presented the Insurance Report. • We are not in compliance with OSHA regulations. Every parish was instructed to display all 7 posters. OSHA posters must be posted where your employees can see them. Request from Marlyn. New Wages poster needs to be displayed by January 1, 2007. If you are not in compliance, there is a hefty fine not likely to be reduced. Safety committees are required to be in compliance with state regulations. OSHA wants congregations to go through training, have meetings, keep minutes, etc. Marlyn Flanders will talk to Church Mutual Risk Management, and will meet with a local OSHA Compliance officer. • Property and Casualty: we will remain with Church Mutual. They increased some areas of coverage: (earthquake, directors and officers liability, etc. will be changed a bit.) Missions don’t have excess liability, as bigger congregations have. Church Mutual agreed, and they have prorated. Some property rates have gone down. Call Marlyn next week for final figures. • Property Liability: all treasurers will be getting an audit. Please provide current audits to Marlyn, or old figures will be used. Benji will visit all the churches in the diocese. Only 2 have had red flags, all the rest are fine. He will continue reviewing, and he is letting me know first so we can make corrections. • Audits: Canon says audits shall be done once a year, to be submitted no later than September 7 to the Bishop. This is very important! You have a fiduciary responsibility to perform this. • New program: Church Mutual has a safety incentive program, starting 2/1/07-1/31/08, we can recoup money if we have a low number of claims (up to $44,000). • New program: Transportation vehicles/ vans. If you are thinking about offering this, we can now get it under our policy. • Health insurance: same plans, no changes. I had expected 18%. Oregon’s experience is one of the 10 lowest in the US. • New vision coverage starting January 31, 2007: EyeMed. Enrollment is currently going on. Go to the website to check all demographics. Church Pension records will be the same as Medical Trust! 21 • Retirees: increase in premium, $10/ month. Retired clergy will be absorbed by Church Pension. Premium and Plus plans will go up $10. • Oregon Dental: no increase whatsoever in 3 years. • We will continue Flexible Spending Account with Manley. Enrollment ends Nov 30, 2006. • Church Medical Trust will offer Health Fair tomorrow for 3 hours. Hospitality Room from Church Mutual in 335, door prizes.

INTRODUCTIONS: Bishop Itty introduced New Clergy in our Diocese: (*not expected to be in attendance) The Rev. Cynthia Carlson The Rev. Dcn. Nancy Crawford The Rev. Dcn. Esme Jo Culver* The Rev. Peter Fones The Rev. Kendall Haynes* The Rev. Dcn. Tracy LeBlanc The Rev. John Longo The Rev. Sandra Lee “Raggs” Ragan The Rev. Dr. Norman Somes The Rev. Julie Smith The Rev. Laura Truby The Rev. Simon Justice

Bishop Itty Introduced Seminarians in our Diocese: (*not expected to be in attendance) Karen Bretl, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA Kelly Carlson, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA Marjorie Oughton, Northwest House of Theological Studies, Salem, OR Kristen White, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL

Lola Sacks, Center for the Diaconate, Salem, OR Jamie Sanders, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA The Rev. Dcn. Kay Wood, Reading for Holy Orders Kerith Harding, Berkeley Divinity School, at Yale New Haven, CT* Bernie Lindley, Virginia Theological Seminary, New York, NY* Derek Darves, General Theological Seminary, New York, NY* Lance Peeler, Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX*

Bishop Itty Introduced The Bishop’s Staff: (*not expected to be in attendance) The Rev. Roberto Arciniega, Hispanic Missioner Debbie Berthold, Finance Office: Accounts Receivable, Assistant to CFO Judy Cato, General Services, Youth Ministries Coordinator Susan Cheever, Convention Administrator, Data Systems Administrator Barbara Collins, Diocesan Assistant Secretary; Executive Assistant to Bishop Canon Lanny Collins, Finance Office: Chief Finance Officer Marlyn Flanders, Finance Office: Insurance Administrator Janis Hansen, Bishop’s Counsel for our Common Life The Rev. Canon George Hemingway, Diocesan Missioner Rachel Holbrook, Elk Rock Head Gardener*

22 Janice Lusk, Reception, Convention Registrar, Hospitality Sandy Norcross, Finance Office: Accounts Payable Administrator Barbara Ross, Missioner for Christian Education and Lifelong Formation Deirdre Steinberg, Director of Communications, editor of OECN Richard VanOrman, Archivist, Historian The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon, Canon to the Ordinary Stephanie Wight, Resource Librarian

REPORTS (continued)

COMPANION DIOCESE REPORT Bishop Itty introduced The Very Rev. William Lupfer, who presented the Companion Diocese report.

The Diocese of Madhya Kerala is focused on mission, to be Christ in the world to each other. They are focused in discipleship, to increase their knowledge and wisdom of their faith, and to share it. The focus is evangelism in India and beyond. Our next trip will be January and February 2007, with our focus on DME. Larry Mullins CEO Samaritan Health Systems in Corvallis, and Bill Lupfer will be looking for partnership possibilities, mutuality and interdependence. Anne McCollom will work on relationship building; looking for opportunities for parish partnerships between Madhya Kerala and Oregon. Mary Piper and Heather Wenrick will be looking at building relationships necessary to have a youth trip to India in July 2008. We are seeking to communicate with you: Joe Rose is Oregonian reporter, who is going on the trip with us, to have real time web log and a multimedia presentation, plus a variety of print material for newsletters. Goals: first, solidify our friendships there by personal visits, using Millennium Development Goals as a guide; second, to build channels of connection between Oregon and Madhya Kerala. Consider traveling there with us; you will be challenged and make new friends. Maryann Allison: Is the Indian government restricting evangelism? Is this affecting CSI? Active proselytizing and promoting of violence is not permitted by the government.

Tellers Report from the THIRD BALLOT: Results: Standing Committee Clergy: Elected: Shannon Leach Standing Committee Clergy: Elected: Caroline Litzenberger Standing Committee Lay: Elected: Dan Martin

REPORTS (continued)

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE REPORT Bishop Itty introduced Lynn Magnuson, who presented a report on Church World Service

Year of recovery after a year of disasters. In 1946, 28 denominations joined to form Church World Service (CWS). We partner with Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) here and overseas. Thanks to Bishop Itty for representing the Episcopal Church as a member of the Board of Directors, and chair of the Education and Advocacy Committee. Stephen Whitney-Wise is liaison between

23 Diocese of Oregon and CWS office. We are working with the school systems for water and sanitation, especially at a small nursery school with 50 children.

She noted the mountain of Health Kits brought to Convention, and thanked the entire Diocese for its generosity: total number of kits: over 1,800. Awards were given to Ascension in Portland for reaching their goal, and a ribbon for the entire diocese, with gratitude to everyone for their generosity. “You are making a difference.”

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT Bishop introduced Brian Sellers-Peterson, who presented a report on Episcopal Relief and Development. Thanks to all congregations for donations to ERD for work throughout the world. Special thanks to Ellen Nesbitt, diocesan coordinator. Needs parish coordinators; Angel Scott will do a workshop with Ellen tomorrow about ERD and our response on the Gulf Coast, Louisiana and Mississippi and other places. The Rev. David Perry is member of Board of Directors of ERD. Newest board member: The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Schori. Our larger vision will be shaped by Shalom and the MGD: feed hungry, heal ill, education and equal treatment, sanitation and health care for all. These can be achieved, but only with passion and vision. “Gifts for Life” catalog is available for your Christmas giving list. Attend U2charist in Salem next weekend!

TRIANGLE LAKE CENTER TASK FORCE REPORT Bishop Itty introduced The Rev. Dcn. Janis Hansen who presented a report on the Triangle Lake Center Task Force.

Task Force members: Michael Stone, Chuck Martin, Margaret McMurren, Steve Tyson, Tom Sramek, Leroy Hammon, Lanny Collins, Mary Cramer, Stephen Whitney-Wise, Virginia Bourdeau, Evan Lowell, Gina Klotsbach, Sherman Keller; they are providing interim leadership for TLC and transition plan for stabilization of the ministry and a long-term plan.

LeRoy Hammon: Financial analysis obtained; review of market value study; assessment of master plan; scenarios, finance; TLC’s place within our diocese; negotiations with other organizations for co-ownership. Chuck Martin: short range goal covers full camping program for 2007. Want support from all churches. Mike Stone: Long-range: thinking ecumenically; other denominations, all other camps are in the same position we are in. Dina: We are detailing volunteer hours and level of accountability. Be open to the information you will receive in near future. Make sure your kids come to camp this summer. Tom Sramek: huge amounts of information is being gathered and reviewed to see if it makes sense. Hansen: we are gaining much more information and finding out what TLC means to our Diocese.

THEOLOGICAL VISION GROUP REPORT Bishop Itty introduced The Rev. Brandon Filbert, who reported on the Theological Vision Group, assisted by The Rev. Bob Burton.

24 Members: Bob Burton, Chris Cole, Brandon Filbert (Convener), Sara Fischer, Maureen Hagen, David Humphrey, Dick Loop, Steve Norcross, Bob Sipe, Stephen Whitney-Wise

Theological Vision for the Diocese is based on the Baptismal Covenant; this will be up on the website by February 2007. This will be user friendly. We will continue working and look for feedback; Statement, and Toolbox resources, which will be on the website.

Noonday Prayers were led by The Rev. Roberto Arciniega, from St Michael/San Miguel, Newberg.

Announcements were read by the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Bishop Itty announced that the Convention Offering received at the Eucharist was $1,166.74. Convention recessed until 2:00 pm.

LUNCH Convention reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in Santiam River Rooms 1-6 Bishop Itty called the Convention to order.

Announcement read by the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon: On behalf of Gary DeRouse: “As we stand on the eve of Veterans Day I thank Bishop Itty for acknowledgement of the servicemen and women of this nation. Let us not forget the greater sacrifice their families make waiting here at home. May God’s grace and peace be with them.”

REPORTS (continued)

RESOLUTIONS OF POLICY REPORT Bishop Itty introduced The Rev. Dcn. Tom English, who reported Resolutions of Policy:

Resolution No. 1: Celebrating the Installation of the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori

It has been moved that this 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon expresses our congratulations to the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, newly installed as our 26th Presiding Bishop; and pledges our prayerful support to her as she embarks on this ministry as primate and chief pastor of the Episcopal Church. Committee recommends DO PASS. Vote: The resolution is adopted.

Resolution No. 2. Support of Millennium Development Goals.

It has been moved that the Diocese of Oregon give a minimum of 0.7% of the annual diocesan budget to fund work that supports the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), beginning with the 2008 budget, and challenge all communities of faith in the Diocese of Oregon to give a minimum of 0.7% of their budgets to fund work that supports the achievement of the MDGs,

25 and challenge all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Oregon to give a minimum of 0.7% of their income to fund work that supports the achievement of the MDGs and further as stated on the resolution in your packet. Committee Recommends DO PASS Discussion: Is that in addition to DPA? Answer: yes it is in addition to DPA. Vote: resolution is adopted.

Resolution No. 3. On use of fossil fuels.

It has been moved that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon , in accord with General Convention resolution C018, recognizes that the use of fossil fuels harms air quality and public health and is contributing to changes in the global climate that threaten the lives and livelihoods of our neighbors around the world, and further as stated in the resolution in your packet. Discussion: Amendment to resolution (Mimi Eick) In the fourth RESOLVE change wording to read “Encourage all members, congregations, and other church institutions to increase the use of environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources; and be it further…” Amendment moved. Seconded Further discussion: Clarification: removed words “diocese” and other words that didn’t seem useful. Vote on the amendments: passed, the amendments are adopted.

George Hemingway: suggest whole 4th Resolve be stricken entirely. Linda Gilbert Good Sam, Corvallis: if word increase is a problem, use the word “substitute”.

Motion to friendly amendment to amendments: rephrase fourth RESOLVE: “and other institutions to use environmentally safe and …” Vote on entire resolution as amended: Passed, amendments are adopted.

REPORTS (continued)

CONSTITUTIONS AND CANONS REPORT Bishop Itty introduced Robert G Simpson, Chancellor, who presented a report on Constitution and Canons.

Amendments to Canon are voted on by order. Amendments to Canon that receive a majority vote by each order, but less than 2/3, lie over until the next Convention for consideration and final action. Amendments receiving a 2/3 vote in each order are adopted in the Convention where proposed.

Canon 1.1, Sec 5 (d). The duty of the Committee on Constitution and Canons is to examine all proposals submitted to it for legality, consistency, and practicality, and to make recommendations accordingly.

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Canon 1.1 provides that proposals for amendments of additions to the Constitution or Canons of the Diocese shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary by the person initiating the change. Five proposals were received by the Secretary and thereafter three proposals were withdrawn. You are voting on the remaining two. The two proposals which are being reported to you are amendments to Canon 3.9 of the Commission on Ministry and amendments to Canon 5.2 of the Diocesan Program fun.

The proposal to amend Canon 3.9 is provided by the Commission on Ministry. The purpose of the Amendment is to respond to the changes made by the General Convention of 2003 to title III of the Canons of the National Church which require that each diocese provide for the affirmation and development of the ministry of all baptized persons. This is addressed by creating two committees within the Commission, one responsible for baptismal ministry development and the other responsible for ordained ministry development. All members of the two committees would be members of the Commission. Recommendation of the Committee on Constitution and Canons: DO PASS.

CANON 3.9 amendment (COM): Bishop Itty announced that it was moved that Canon 3.9, Of the Commission on Ministry, be amended as set forth in the packet. Seconded. Discussion: Dick Loop: recommendation: merits of the proposal is for Convention. The committee has concluded that it is legal and consistent. James Baxendale: “do pass” and “do not pass” create a false sense. It appears as though you are making affirmative recommendation for approval or disapproval. Should be using corporate counsel “approved as to form”. Simpson: C & C Committee reviewed the proposal and finds it passes muster as to consistency, legality and practicality. There was no further discussion, and there was a 2/3 vote in favor in each order (clergy and lay) and the amendment is adopted.

CANON 5.2 amendment (DPA) The amendment to Canon 5.2 is proposed by the Rev. Steve Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay. The purpose is to reduce the amount of DPA for certain brackets of the benefit of smaller churches in the Diocese. The proposal will reduce income to the mission and ministries of our Diocese without provision to offset the budget reduction. It is not practical. Recommendation of the Committee of Constitutions and Canons: DO NOT PASS.

Bishop Itty announced that it was moved that Canon 5.2, Section 3, Diocesan Program Assessment, be amended as set forth in the packet. The Bishop asked if there was any discussion.

Steve Tyson suggested an amendment to correct the impact on the budget. He proposed resolution because over one third of churches are so small that they struggle with day-to-day

27 finances. Amendment makes this possible. Reduces by $17,000 (1% of the budget). Reduces 7 line items in the budget, 6 of which have more income than they received this year, except for Province VIII. We can express our sensitivity and compassion for our smaller churches. See below: Line # Current Budget Amt. Proposed Budget Amt.

29. Commission on Ministry $ 13,750 $ 12,000 ($1,750) 31. Diocesan Administration $142,000 $140,000 ($2,000) 37. Episcopal Transition $ 15,000 $ 12,000 ($3,000) 42. Liturgy and Music $ 2,775 $ 2,000 ($ 775) 48. Stewardship $ 13,200 $ 11,200 ($2,000) 77. Prisons $ 13,500 $ 12,000 ($1,500) 80. Province VIII $ 15,000 $ 10,000 ($5,000)

For a Total Reduction of $17,025

Discussion: David Sweeney: Vision Process needs to look at this. This is not the time for such a change. Stephen Whitney-Wise (member of Council) noted that last year Convention asked Council to come forth with a vision; we are also providing a vision for the budget for the diocese. This amendment would short circuit this process. Steve Tyson: (member of Council): these figures came from Program &Budget, were presented when TLC budget was part of the budget. They are not my inventions, but reflect P&B work. William Smith, Brookings: in favor of amendment. If we pay our DPA this year, it will exceed our worship, program, and outreach budget. David Tatman, St Timothy’s Salem: Are we addressing the amendment? Frank Smith: (Convocation president). Lots of churches are having trouble with DPA. What is 16% of nothing? Some churches will go away. Vision committee needs to have done this 2 years ago.

Tom Sramek, Albany: call the question on the amendment. Vote to close debate: debate closed. Vote on amendment from Steve Tyson: Amendment passes.

Tom Sramek: Church Growth & Development (CGD) looked at DPA structure; we are in transition, no long range plan, no comprehensive plan for mission of the diocese, which should dictate how we receive money and spend it. This resolution is well-intended, but we are not there yet. This puts

28 the cart before the horse; CGD committee said let’s wait for Holy Conversations and for Council to do it’s work, then the Convention can debate about our values and how to fund them and how to pay for it. Now we are moving deck chairs. I speak against the amendment to the canons.

David Sweeney: the figures in the amendment are best guess, and based on last complete year (2005) so we don’t know how it affects the budget. Motion to refer this matter to the Diocesan Council. Seconded. Discussion: Don Hayes: St Andrews, Florence: 1/3 of churches can’t pay DPA, for varied reasons. This amendment would allow them to pay the DPA. Giving them a break gives back to ourselves. Frank Smith, Port Orford: confused by “best guess” numbers. Whole budget is based on “best guess”. Tom Sramek: against it going to Council; what will they do with a canonical change? They will kick it back to Convention, which delays it for a year. Council is charged with maintaining a balanced budget. Chris Laing: I hear people saying “we are in trouble.” I suggest that we “hear” the cry of pain coming from those churches directly affected. Jim Boston: Against referring to Council. In this case, it is small change, only 1% of the diocesan budget. Psychological impact will be great. Paul Barthelemy: clarification on process: Isn’t this for P&B or Council? Need to vote on resolution without the amendment, and then give to P&B or Council.

Itty: if we were to do that, the proposal may call for an unbalanced budget. We must develop an alternative scenario.

Rollin Mason: (Council member, HC): we can come back and look at it again with another amendment. We need to be sensitive and responsive to those in need. Caroline Litzenberger: refer entire amendments to the Council? Yes Vote: not to send to Council.

Steve Tyson: we need to be sensitive to the congregations. We need them to know that we care. We want the churches to be in small towns, but will make a huge psychological and spiritual difference. We care, with are with you. This is a bandaid. In future, we can come up with a better way. David Sweeney: we are talking about smaller churches which are struggling; piece meal approach. The whole DPA system has to be reexamined. It’s not systematic and piecemeal. I am against looking at one small part of it. Hal Rosene: DPA used to be part of Episcopal Church News, for all to see who paid DPA and who was not. Those who cannot afford DPA will continue not to pay, those who do will continue to do so. I recommend we pass it. Val Ivey: looks like from 2001 we have gone more than $100K in the hole per year. Now we are quibbling over $17,000. I am in favor of looking at the whole thing, the whole DPA; who pays, who doesn’t, why can’t they pay and how can we help. Susan Church: systemic problem; our DPA rates haven’t changed since 1995. Need to do overall examination of our DPA system. DPA squeezes little and mid-size churches. Lutherans tithe and it’s voluntary! We do need to look at this particular issue, thoughtfully and prayerfully.

29 Jo Miller, Bandon: 8 years ago when on Council, this discussion went on. Study was done, in relation to the rest of the dioceses nationwide. This amendment gets us past talking about it and gets us to do something. Art Anderson, Toledo. Call for the question. Seconded. Vote: pass to end discussion on this matter.

Vote To amend 5.2 sec 3 (DPA) as amended. Clergy delegates: passed by 2/3 vote; Lay delegates: passed by 2/3 vote. The proposed amendment to Canon 5.2 was passed.

Bishop Itty: an essential aspect is thinking about the income side. I hope we can raise the same level of enthusiasm and energy around that as well.

Bishop Itty thanked Bob Simpson for his pro bono service as Chancellor to the Diocese and Trustee member. A gift was given in recognition of his work and ministry.

REPORTS (continued)

BISHOP’S ADDRESS COMMITTEE REPORT Bishop Itty introduced Sharon Rodgers, who reported on behalf of the Bishop’s Address Committee, and presented the following resolutions for adoption:

RESOLUTION #1: Tithing as a Holy Habit BE IT RESOLVED: That every congregation in our diocese, as part of its Lenten or other reflections in the coming year, prayerfully study and encourage Tithing or working toward tithing as a Holy Habit and the personal responsibility of every Christian. Vote: Resolution passed.

RESOLUTION #2: Christian Witness through Pre-schools BE IT RESOLVED: That the churches of our diocese carefully study and evaluate opportunities for a preschool ministry in their respective communities. Vote: Resolution passed.

RESOLUTION #3: Renewal and Transformation: The Theological Framework for our Common Life BE IT RESOLVED: That the congregations of our diocese study the evolving material on Renewal and Transformation provided by the Theological Vision Committee, adapted locally as seems appropriate, and incorporate some of the key themes that the study raises in adult education, Christian formation, catechetical training and other related settings, with the goal of creating new disciples of Jesus Christ. Vote: Resolution passed.

THE VISION TRUST REPORT Bishop Itty introduced Paul Barthelemy and Mark Ohlson, who presented information on the Vision Trust. 30

Paul Barthelemy reported fund raising efforts in our Diocese. Mark has a background in marketing, and has worked pro bono. Deirdre Steinberg, Paul and Mark have produced a packet. (on convention tables)

Definition of the Church: family of God, a building, and a body of Christ. We are one body; we are tied together, not just by relationship, but by ligaments. If one member of the body is in need, all are in need. If one is built up, all are built up. The Vision Trust will be an annual campaign. It will raise funds to create grants to congregations to take on repairs or renovations that don’t fall into normal operating budgets. It will also be a place to supplement Trustees funds and funds for new churches. This fund will address issues outside what we can do inside of our own congregations. Packets are available from Paul Barthelemy. Thanks for Mark for his pro bono work in producing the materials.

In next months and years, Paul will call on clergy and donors throughout the diocese to share in the abundance. We don’t live in scarcity, but we live in abundance and can share it.

HOLY CONVERSATIONS REPORT Bishop Itty introduced The Rev. Dcn. Janis Hansen from the Diocesan Council Committee on Holy Conversations.

PowerPoint presentation about the work of Council from resolution in 2004. Holy Conversations (Internal Listening) occurred in 2005 and again in 2006 (ongoing). Council hopes to have HC completed earlier this year for processing.

External data: work of the Vision Team, who will analyze the data. They will frame a vision to present in Convention 2007. View of how we might change ourselves, living out Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism. Vision Team members: John Davis, Don Hayes, George Hemingway, Dick Loop, Rollin Mason, Mary Piper, Dawn Reynolds, Janis Hansen.

The contents of Holy Conversations are being read and listened to in Council. Phase I is complete, related to the local congregation. Phase II is Diocesan-related: What do WE find exciting together. We hear honest and candid responses. As Phase I becomes available, they are being posted on the website, with no editing. Phase II will be available as well. The work will continue.

What is next? February 2007 we will talk with Bishop and build the frame for our future. We will get feedback from Council regarding vision. Summer 2007 Council will visit the churches again about the draft vision. Dialogue has begun between Council, the churches and the whole diocese. Watch for more OECN articles, and Council visits about vision.

RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY COMMITTEE REPORT Bishop Itty introduced Bob Burton, who presented the Resolutions of Courtesy on behalf of the committee.

31 RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY DIOCESE OF OREGON 118TH CONVENTION NOVEMBER 9-10, 2006, SALEM, OREGON

#1: To recognize and thank Susan Cheever, Convention Administrator. WHEREAS Susan has shown remarkable grace under pressure as she has worn several hats and multitasked to ensure all came together seamlessly; WHEREAS Susan has managed to herd the cats, aka our clergy; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and appreciation in recognition of her considerable talent and dedication.

#2: To recognize the Convention Planning Committee and the Bishop’s Staff. WHEREAS the combined efforts over 11 months by the Convention Planning Committee and the Bishop’s Staff made it possible to conduct the business of Convention with ease, WHEREAS the list of all those who worked together for a common purpose is too long to permit their naming here; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and gratitude for jobs well done.

#3: To recognize the Service of Judy Cato. WHEREAS Judy Cato has nurtured the youth ministry tirelessly for many years, leaving a wonderful legacy; WHEREAS she has faithfully served the Diocese for many years and will retire in February; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its profound gratitude for her loyal service, especially to our young people.

#4: To thank our hosts – the Salem Convention Center WHEREAS the staff of the Convention Center provided excellent service to clergy, delegates, families, exhibitors, and visitors; WHEREAS the Center accommodated audiovisual and spacing needs; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks for its hospitality and care.

#5: To express our gratitude to the ministries of Canon Margaret S. Larom and the Office of Anglican and Global Relations WHEREAS we recognize our Diocese is a member of the greater Anglican Communion, linked with bonds to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ throughout the world; WHEREAS we recognize the Office of Anglican and Global Relations carries out a vital educational, administrative, and leadership mission at home and abroad; WHEREAS Canon Larom has engaged in global mission for a quarter-decade; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its admiration and support for Canon Larom for her inspiring faithfulness to our Church, our Anglican Communion, and our Lord, Jesus Chris.

32 #6: To thank the Right Rev. Johncy Itty, Ph.D. for his continued leadership and pastoral oversight. WHEREAS Bishop Itty continues to encourage us to imagine the possibilities; WHEREAS the Bishop pushes us to move from good to great; WHEREAS the Bishop keeps us focused on Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism; WHEREAS we have each gained much from his leadership and oversight; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and appreciation for the leadership and vision of our Bishop, and expresses its gratitude for his passionate spirituality which helps us live into our Christ-centered mission. Motion to adopt the Resolutions of Courtesy Vote: Resolutions passed.

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS: led by The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty, PhD Closing Hymn: “O God Our Help In Ages Past”

Bishop Itty declared The 118th Diocesan Convention adjourned. Blessing and Dismissal by The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty, PhD

Minutes respectfully submitted,

Barbara G Collins, Assistant Secretary Diocese of Oregon

SECTION 2

LAY DELEGATES TO 118th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Article V, Sec. 5 of the Constitution, cites authority for the number of Delegates that each congregation is entitled to send to Convention.

Sec. 5. Lay members shall consist of Delegates from Parishes and Missions as provided in this section. The number of Lay Delegates to Convention for each Parish and Organized Mission in union with the Convention, and with written approval of the Bishop, from each Parochial Mission shall be according to the following schedule:

*Pledging Units Delegates 0-50 2 51-100 3 101-200 4 201-300 5 301-400 6 401-500 7 501 or more 8

*Pledging Units are families or individuals who are not members of another pledging family within the 33 Parish or Mission, who have made written pledges for the year in which the selection of Delegates takes place.

(Two names with a / indicates an alternate took over for a delegate during the convention.)

ALBANY, St. Alban (3 delegates) Charles Mouradian, Dolores Mouradian, Ron Shreve ASHLAND, Trinity (4 delegates) Pat Ghaly, Tharwart Ghaly, Suzanne Lang, Anne McCollom ASTORIA, Grace (3 delegates) Roy Chamberlain, Nancy Hakala, Aletha Westerberg BANDON, St. John (2 delegates) Laurea Arnoldt, Roy Arnoldt BEAVERTON, St. Bartholomew (4 delegates) Ray Hayes, Florette Lewis, Bob Palmer, John Rockwood BORING, Holy Cross (2 delegates) Luis Aguirre, Harold Rosene BROOKINGS, St. Timothy (2 delegates) Patricia Graves, Steven Graves CAVE JUNCTION, St. Matthias (0 delegates) None COOS BAY, Emmanuel (4 delegates) Susan Baird, Judy Heaney, Anne Larmer, Arlene Peil COQUILLE, St. James (2 delegates) Non Gardner, Cathy Gibson

CORVALLIS, Church of the Good Samaritan (4 delegates) Linda Gelbrich, Tom Nelson, Jim Wohlwend, Pat Wohlwend COTTAGE GROVE, St. Andrew (1 delegate) Lynn Reddick DALLAS, St. Thomas (2 delegates) Fred Glubrecht, Jo Martin DRAIN, St. David (2 delegates) Mary Hartsough, Jane Stewart EUGENE, Church of the Resurrection (3 delegates) Nancy Gallagher/Jenny Potter, Michael Peacor, Helen Reed EUGENE, St. Mary (5 delegates) Hal Busby, Teresa Figueroa, Dan Martin, Sharon Rodgers, Micki Shirey EUGENE, St. Matthew (3 delegates) Audrey Duckworth, Bev Peck, Diane Sutton EUGENE, St. Thomas (3 delegates) Len Calvert, Larry Thompson, Nancy Thompson FLORENCE, St. Andrew (2 delegates) Don Hayes, Joan Hayes FOREST GROVE, St. Bede (3 delegates)

34 Jason Newman-Grable, Scott Richards, Mary Wirtz GARDINER, St. Mary the Virgin (2 delegates) Lee Borge, Sharon Dukovich GOLD BEACH, St. Matthew (2 delegates) Nancy Baum, Karla Lewis GRANTS PASS, St. Luke (3 delegates) Laura Dunwald, Theron Middleton, Laurel Samson GRESHAM, St. Aidan (3 delegates) Shirley Bush, Chuck Howard, Holly Udd GRESHAM, St. Luke the Physician (2 delegates) Mark Ebberts, Carolyn Johnson HILLSBORO, All Saints (2 delegates) Jo, Ayers, Bill Graham HILLSBORO, San Pablo (1 delegate) Hector Juarez LAKE OSWEGO, Christ Church (8 delegates) Helen Ball, Dorothea Beckwith, Harriett Bennett, Kelly Carlson, Joy Hessian, Sara Sather, Ed Slavin LEBANON, St. Martin (2 delegates) Sue Davis, Ray Hendricks LINCOLN CITY, St. James (3 delegates) Suzie Jenner, Marsha Zehrung MANZANITA, St. Catherine of Alexandria (3 delegates) Hugh Hendrickson, Byron Melton, Marlene Schmid MC MINNVILLE, St. Barnabas (3 delegates) Neil Clark/Sue Meyer, Rob Tanner, David Ziedrich MEDFORD, St. Mark (2 delegates) Larry Kerr, Molly Kerr MILWAUKIE, St. John the Evangelist (4 delegates) Maria Aikin, Jim Harding, Bud Lane, Risa Northway

MONMOUTH, St. Hilda (2 delegates) Ben Magill, Nancy Magill NEWBERG, St. Michael/San Miguel (2 delegates) Cindra Gray, Terry Molander NEWPORT, St. Stephen (2 delegates) Jan Sedlacek, Margaret Wells OREGON CITY, St. Paul (3 delegates) Marianne Allison-Ward, Marsha Jett, Caryl Strance PORTLAND, All Saints (3 delegates) Loralee Henry, Chuck Martin, Gary Sorenson PORTLAND, Ascension (2 delegates) Susan Bums, Eloise Gibson PORTLAND, Grace Memorial (4 delegates) Verna Graue, Rick Malin, Christine Thurston, Rachel Weldon PORTLAND, St. Andrew (2 delegates) Don Amundson, Jamie Long PORTLAND, St. Barnabas (3 delegates)

35 Elaine Chapman, Gary DeRouse, Nan DeRouse PORTLAND, St. David of Wales (2 delegates) Jennie Brown, Heather Lee PORTLAND, St. Gabriel the Archangel (1 delegate) Polly Bass PORTLAND, Parish of St. John the Baptist (4 delegates) Mary Dorscheimer, Doris Gleason, Doug Speers, Dan Tabizon PORTLAND, St. Matthew (3 delegates) Gary Johnson, Lynne Johnson, Melinda Loomis PORTLAND, St. Michael & All Angels (5 delegates) Georgia Beardsley, Kathy Buhl, Rob Downer, Gary Lawrence, Melissa Parkhurst PORTLAND, SS. Peter and Paul (3 delegates) Bruce Mason, Rebecca Oats, Paul Sheets PORTLAND, St. Philip the Deacon (2 delegates) Roberta Recken, Patricia Walker PORTLAND, St. Stephen (3 delegates) Melissa Arnold, Bob Burrow, Stephen Snyder PORTLAND, Trinity Cathedral (8 delegates) James Baxendale, Ken Beech, Cassie Clark, Freddi Danner, Lee Garrett, Arlene Pickard, Anne Weikel, Betsy Winslow/Wendy Weir PORT ORFORD, St. Christopher (2 delegates) Bonnie Smith, Frank Smith POWERS, St. Paul (0 delegates) None PROSPECT, Church of the Good Shepherd (2 delegates) Dolores Hall, Jean Nelson RIDDLE, Church of the Ascension (2 delegates) JoAnn Goodwin, Lori Lonergan ROSEBURG, St. George (3 delegates) Faye Benham, Pete Benham, Bill Leary, Thelma Sayers

SALEM, Prince of Peace (2 delegates) Matthew Haines, Michelle Harvey, Diana Rainey SALEM, St. Paul (6 delegates) Jean Bissell, Barbara Larson, Mark Lindsay, Doug Lusk, Bob Muir, Toni Peterson SALEM, St. Timothy (4 delegates) Howard Klopfenstein, Ruth Speaker, David Tatman, Barbara Watson SEASIDE, Calvary (3 delegates) Diane Higgins, Carolyn Lee Mason, Rollin Mason SHADY COVE, St. Martin (1 delegate) Nancy Jo Mullen SILVERTON, St. Edward (2 delegates) David Foster, Janet Foster SPRINGFIELD, St. John the Divine (2 delegates) Cliff LaForge, Elizabeth Young ST. HELENS, Christ Church (2 delegates) Suzie Hatfield-Tietjens, Peggy Rolf 36 STAYTON, Christ the King on the Santiam (2 delegates) Heather Finch, June Laundry SUTHERLIN, Holy Spirit (2 delegates) Pauline Holley, Margo Wilkins SWEET HOME, St. Francis (2 delegates) Gerry Thompson, Max Thompson TIGARD, St. James (4 delegates) Elsie Edge, Mary Holstein, Elizabeth Johnson TILLAMOOK, St. Alban (2 delegates) B. J. Nielson, Connie Nielson TOLEDO, St. John (2 delegates) Art Anderson, Roger Miller VERNONIA, St. Augustine of Canterbury (0 delegates) None WALDPORT, St. Luke's by the Sea (2 delegates) Brian Hanna, Hank Moore WILSONVILLE, St. Francis of Assisi (3 delegates) Eric Bradford, Bill Frazier, Kathy Gartner WOODBURN, St. Mary (2 delegates) Donald Briskey, Jessie Wood

37 SECTION 3

DIRECTORY OF THE DIOCESE 2006

Diocesan Offices: 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland, Oregon 97219 Telephone: 503-636-5613 or 1-800-452-2562 FAX: 503-636-5616

OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty Secretary of the Diocese: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Assistant Secretary: Barbara Collins Treasurer of the Diocese: James Rue Registrar for the Diocese: Susan Cheever, The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Finance Officer: Canon Lanny Collins Chancellor: Robert G. Simpson

STANDING COMMITTEE Ex-Officio: The Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty The Bishop's Liaison: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Terms Expiring in 2006: The Rev. Ralph "Rick" Campbell, II, non-parochial Sharon Rogers, St. Mary's, Eugene Terms Expiring in 2007: The Rev. Deacon Kay Wood, St. Matthew, Gold Beach Jan Sedlacek, St. Stephen, Newport Terms Expiring in 2008: The Rev. Alcena Boozer, St. Phillip the Deacon, Portland Mary Cramer, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Manzanita Terms Expiring in 2009: The Rev. Anne Bartlett, Trinity, Ashland Charles "Chuck" Martin, All Saint's, Portland

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ex-Officio: The Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty The Chancellor: Robert G. Simpson The Treasurer: James Rue Finance Officer: Lanny Collins The Secretary: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Assistant Secretary: Barbara Collins Terms Expiring in 2006: The Rev. Deacon Janis Hansen, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton Elizabeth Harchenko, Prince of Peace, Salem Terms Expiring in 2007: The Rev. John Scannell, St. Michael and All Angels, Portland Michelle Sweet, Emanuel, Coos Bay Terms Expiring in 2008: The Rev. Margaret McMurren, Prince of Peace, Salem Henry Moore, St. Luke's by the Sea, Waldport DEANS OF CONVOCATIONS 2006 Central The Rev. Theodore Berktold, St. Mary, Eugene

38 Columbia The Rev. David Sweeney, Calvary, Seaside Metro-East The Rev. Scott Dolph, St. Aidan, Gresham

South Coast The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings, Retired Southern The Rev. Robert Lonergan, Ascension, Riddle, & Holy Spirit, Sutherlin Sunset The Very Rev. Roy Coulter, Retired Willamette The Rev. Robert Morrison, St. James, Lincoln City

PRESIDENTS OF CONVOCATIONS Central: Sharon Rodgers, St. Mary, Eugene Columbia: Stephen Snyder, St. Stephen, Portland Metro-East: Chuck Martin, All Saints, Portland South Coast: Dick Heaney, Emmanuel, Coos Bay Southern: Sue McKinney, St. Matthias, Cave Junction Sunset: Cynthia Reynolds, St. Barnabas, Portland Willamette: Richard L. Van Orman, St. Paul's, Salem

DIOCESAN COUNCIL Ex-Officio: The Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty (Convener) The Secretary: The Rev. Canon Jack Hilyard Members-at-Large: Terms Expiring in 2006: The Rev. Robert Bryant, St. John the Baptist, Portland The Rev. Stephen Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay John Davis, St. Thomas, Dallas Peggy Long, St. Luke, Gresham Terms Expiring in 2007: The Rev. Robert Burton, St. Paul's, Salem The Rev. David Sweeney, Calvary, Seaside Deborah Cowgill, St. Timothy, Salem Michael Stone, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton Terms Expiring in 2008: The Rev. David Humphrey, St. Matthew, Portland The Rev. William Stroop, St. George, Roseburg Cathy Gibson, St. James, Coquille Joel Sacks, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Manzanita

CONVOCATION REPRESENTATIVES Central: The Rev. Jeremy Tyndall, St. Thomas, Eugene Patty Adsit, St. Stephen, Newport Columbia: The Rev. Richard Loop, Grace, Astoria Rollin Mason, Calvary, Seaside Metro-East: The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise, All Saints, Portland Ellen Nesbit, St. David of Wales, Portland South Coast: The Rev. Dcn. Jo Miller, St. John, Bandon Don Hayes, St. Andrews, Florence Southern: The Rev. Mary Piper, St. Martin, Shady Cove Suzanne Lang, Trinity, Ashland Sunset: The Rev. Canon George Hemingway, St. Michael/San Miguel 39 Katharine Gartner, St. Francis of Assisi, Wilsonville Willamette: The Rev. Robert Morrison, St. James, Lincoln City Dawn Reynolds, St. Thomas, Dallas

OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL – BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ex-Officio: The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty, Chair Terms Expiring in 2006: Teri Rosett, St. John the Baptist, Portland James Rue, Trinity Cathedral, Portland C. Edward Taylor, St. John the Baptist, Portland Terms Expiring in 2007: Elizabeth Ann Lawton Perkins, Christ Church, Lake Oswego Susan Beth Phillips, St. John the Baptist, Portland Maryann Yelnosky, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Terms Expiring in 2008: Brenda Henderson, The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Litzenberger, The Rev. Deacon Senitila McKinley,

LEGACY HEALTH SYSTEM - BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty

40 DIOCESAN INSTITUTIONS

The legal corporate title (as enclosed in quotation marks) through which the business pertaining to the Church and its charities is transacted, is set forth here for the convenience of those contemplating gifts, devises or grants of real estate.

"PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF OREGON (CORPORATION SOLE)" This corporation is a Corporation Sole, represented by the Bishop and his successors in office, in perpetuity. A convenient legal depository of funds and property held for the benefit of the Church. The funds are administered by the Bishop and invested in the Diocese of Oregon Pooled Investment Fund.

"THE DIOCESE OF OREGON" The Church in this Diocese is incorporated under the name of The Diocese of Oregon, 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland, Oregon 97219. The corporation holds in trust all property given for objects connected with the Church in this Diocese other than property held by parochial or other corporations. The Bishop and the Officers and Board of Trustees, elected by the Diocesan Convention, administer the funds.

"LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER" A part of the Legacy Health System, this nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, 1015 NW 22"d Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97210. The Bishop and one Director, elected by Diocesan Convention, serve on the Legacy Health System Board of Directors.

"GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CORVALLIS" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates the Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, Oregon 97339. The Bishop is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and appoints two additional Board members.

"SAMARITAN VILLAGE" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Samaritan Village, 285 NW 35th Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330, the retirement facility sponsored by The Diocese of Oregon. This facility has been in operation since September 1, 1962 and continues to operate at full capacity, with a short waiting list. The Bishop is President of the Board of Trustees.

"OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Oregon Episcopal School, a school for boys and girls, formerly known as St. Helen's Hall and Bishop Dagwell Hall, at 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, Oregon 97223. The Bishop serves as Chairman of the Board and the Diocesan Convention elects nine Trustees, annually electing three Trustees to serve three-year terms on a rotation basis.

"CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COUNSELING" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates the Center for Community Counseling, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene, Oregon 97401, a counseling agency. The Bishop appoints one member of the Board of Directors.

I hereby certify that the foregoing are the names of all of the Diocesan Institutions.

41 The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon, Secretary Official Acts January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 in accordance with Title II, Canon 24, Section 1 (Canons of General Convention) THE RIGHT REVEREND JOHNCY ITTY Ordinations to the Diaconate: Peter A Fones (Transitional Diaconate), Trinity Cathedral April 20, 2006 Esme Jo Culver (Transitional Diaconate), Trinity Cathedral July 13, 2006 Nancy Crawford (Vocational Diaconate), Trinity Cathedral October 21, 2006 Tracy LeBlanc (Vocation Diaconate), Trinity Cathedral October 21, 2006

Ordinations to the Priesthood: Jo Miller, Trinity Cathedral June 28, 2006 Anne Moore, Trinity Cathedral June 28, 2006 Peter A Fones, Trinity Cathedral June 28, 2006

Celebration of New Ministry: Anthony Petrotta, St. Francis, Wilsonville February 7, 2006 Raggs Ragan, St James, Tigard September 27, 2006 Peter A Fones, St John, Toledo December 3, 2006 Simon Justice, Good Sam, Corvallis December 6, 2006

Postulants and Candidates: Karen Bretl, of St Bartholomew, Beaverton March 2, 2006 Marjorie Oughton, (of St Paul, Salem March 3, 2006 Kristin White, of St Hilda's, Monmouth March 3, 2006 Kelly Carlson, of Christ Church, Lake Oswego March 3, 2006 Lola Sacks, of St Catherine's ofManzanita April 6, 2006 Kay Wood, of St Matthew, Gold Beach September 7, 2006 Renunciation: None

Deposition: None

Transfer In: Letter Dimissory The Rev. Anthony Petrotta, Diocese of Northern California The Rev. Sandra Lee Ragan, Diocese of Utah

Transfer Out: Letter Dimissory The Rev. Christina van Liew, Diocese of Long Island The Rev. Ted Rodrigues, Diocese of Eastern Oregon The Rev. Michael Henderson, Diocese of Lexington The Rev. Dr. William Stroop, Diocese of Mississippi The Rev. Ralph M. Campbell, Diocese of Long Island

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Consecration of New Bishops: The Rt. Rev. Barry Beisner (Northern California) The Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus (California) The Most Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori (Presiding Bishop Seating & Consecration)

Other Official Acts: Confirmations: 181 Receptions: 27 Baptisms: 33 Celebration of the Holy Eucharist: 91 Sermons: 64 Homilies: 27 Addresses: 6 Board Meetings: 57 Meetings (group and individual): 175 Blessings: window (St John, Toledo) new linens (Bishop's Close)

Burial Office: Bill Carey Noel Knelange

Secularize building: Anchorhold (Marcia Hobart)

Other Commitments: • House of Bishops, Health Committee • House of Bishops: BWJW (Bishops Working for a Just World) • Church World Service o Executive Committee o Board of Directors o Education and Advocacy, Chair • Board of Directors, William Temple House • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center (Corvallis, OR) o Chairman of the Board • Board of Directors, Legacy Health System (Portland, OR) • Legacy Health System Finance Committee • Board of Directors, Northwest House School of Theology (Salem, OR) • Oregon Episcopal School: o Chairman of the Board o Executive Committee o Global Education Committee o Chair of Religious and Spiritual Life Committee • Standing Committee, Diocese of Oregon • Diocesan Council, Diocese of Oregon, ex officio • Board of Trustees, (Chair) Diocese of Oregon

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• Society of St Francis, Bishop Protector/Visitor • Carmen Committee/ Elk Rock Garden • House of Bishops gatherings: o January: Province VIII, Los Angeles, CA o March: Kanuga, NC o May: Phoenix, AZ o June: Episcopal Church Joint Partnership Committee with the Phillipines Church: Manilla • Trinity Cathedral Chapter (Portland) General • Convention: Cincinnati, OH CSI Family • Conference: PA

44 Appointments 2006 Church Growth and Development Tom Sramek, convener Church Growth and Development Julie Smith, member Church Growth and Development

Commission on Ministry (Ordained) John Mudge, interim convener George Hemingway, convener Anthony Petrotta, member COM-O Caryl Strance, member COM-O Sharon Rodgers, member COM-O Sara Fischer, member COM-O Lee Garrett, member COM-O

Prison Ministries Helen Ball, co-convener Prison Ministries Tom Stanwood, co-convener Prison Ministries

Commission on Ministry (Baptized) Linda Martin, convener COM Committee for Baptismal Ministry Development Caroline Litzenberger, member COM-B

Convocation Deans Bob Burton, Dean Willamette Convocation Jeremy Tyndall, Central Convocation

Miscellaneous David Sweeney, Program and Budget convener LouAnn Pickering, convener Peace and Justice Commission Rachel Portnoy, Coordinator of the Leadership Program for Musicians Kevin Putnam, Environmental Commission Florette Lewis, representative of the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) Larry Shadbolt, Liaison with the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns.

Hispanic Commission Jose Hermocillo, member Hispanic Commission Joaquin Varo, member Hispanic Commission Rosaura Martinez, member Hispanic Commission Maria Pastrana, Representative to the Latino Network of Province VIII Joquine Varo, Alternate Representative to the Latino Network of Province VIII

45 CONGREGATIONS OF THE DIOCESE

THE CATHEDRAL: Organized: PORTLAND: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral March 18, 1873 (Consecrated as Cathedral November 19, 1993)

ORGANIZED PARISHES: Incorporated: ASHLAND: Trinity May 11, 1950 ASTORIA: Grace April 7, 1883 BEAVERTON: St. Bartholomew November 13, 1964 COOS BAY: Emmanuel September 15, 1911 CORVALLIS: Church of the Good Samaritan May 23, 1891 EUGENE: Church of the Resurrection April 4, 2004 EUGENE St. Mary June 2, 1887 EUGENE St. Matthew November 20, 1999 EUGENE St. Thomas August 20, 1973 GRANTS PASS: St. Luke June 16, 1944 GRESHAM: St. Aidan January 1, 1968 GRESHAM St. Luke the Physician May 25, 1955 HILLSBORO: All Saints May 21, 1953 LAKE OSWEGO: Christ Church April 24, 1953 LEBANON: St. Martin April 24, 1953 LINCOLN CITY: St. James April 4, 1991 McMINNVILLE: St. Barnabas April 19, 1945 MEDFORD: St. Mark September 15, 1911 MILWAUKIE: St. John the Evangelist May 25, 1954 OREGON CITY: St. Paul May 19, 1873 PORTLAND: All Saints May 9, 1945 Ascension December, 1984 Grace Memorial June 2, 1910 St. Barnabas June 3, 1953 St. David of Wales September 3, 1880 Parish of St. John the Baptist December 2, 1973 St. Matthew November 30, 1979 St. Michael & All Angels March 10, 1937 SS. Peter and Paul May 10, 1979 St. Philip the Deacon December 18, 1979 St. Stephen July 22, 1973 ROSEBURG: St. George May 12, 1944 SALEM: St. Paul May 14, 1884 SALEM St. Timothy December 16, 1982 SEASIDE: Calvary May 28, 1954 SPRINGFIELD: St. John the Divine January 6, 1983 TIGARD: St. James November 18, 1975 TILLAMOOK: St. Alban April 14, 1958

46 WILSONVILLE: St. Francis of Assisi December 22, 1989

ORGANIZED MISSIONS: Organized: ALBANY: St. Alban January 18, 1991 BANDON: St. John January 1922 BORING: Holy Cross November 30, 1975 BROOKINGS: St. Timothy August 14, 1951 CAVE JUNCTION: St. Matthias February 15, 1953 COQUILLE: St. James - resumed mission status 1973 COTTAGE GROVE: St. Andrew October 24, 1974 DALLAS: St. Thomas January 25, 1951 DRAIN: St. David June 11, 1952 FLORENCE: St. Andrew 1955 FOREST GROVE: St. Bede December 13, 1959 GARDINER: St. Mary the Virgin April, 1945 GOLD BEACH: St. Matthew 1951 MANZANITA: St. Catherine of Alexandria November 17, 1994 MONMOUTH: St. Hilda September 1, 1953 NEWBERG: St. Michael/San Miguel February 27, 1955 NEWPORT: St. Stephen April, 1942 PORTLAND: St. Andrew April, 1939 PORTLAND: St. Gabriel the Archangel (Aloha) October, 1985 PORT ORFORD: St. Christopher April 17, 1944 POWERS: St. Paul July 10, 1950 PROSPECT: Church of the Good Shepherd March 28, 1952 RIDDLE: Church of the Ascension April 10, 1951 ST. HELENS: Christ Church - resumed mission status January, 1977 SALEM: Prince of Peace November 17, 1994 SHADY COVE: St. Martin November 14, 1957 SILVERTON: St. Edward 1956 STAYTON: Christ the King on the Santiam January 28, 1978 SUTHERLIN: Holy Spirit-reorganized February 27, 1955 SWEET HOME: St. Francis September 14, 1952 TOLEDO: St. John - resumed mission status 1973 VERNONIA: St. Augustine of Canterbury 1973 WALDPORT: St. Luke's by the Sea August 12, 1949 WOODBURN: St. Mary December 3, 1946

UNORGANIZED MISSIONS: HILLSBORO: Mission San Pablo (Hispanic Mission) 1980 HAPPY VALLEY Holy Family Mission 2006

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48 CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF OREGON as of, December 31, 2006

1946 August 19, 1946 TYSON, Alfred S. - Retired 1951 June 23, 1951 ELLIS, Sr., W. Robert - Retired June 23, 1951 GRAFE, Robert F. - Retired, Bishop's Chaplain to the Retired 1953 June 23, 1953 PARKER, Walter S. H. - Retired 1956 September 30, 1956 HAVILL, Francis G. - Retired 1959 February 1, 1959 HALL, Everett R. - Retired 1960 November 7, 1960 BISHOP, Edwin L. - Retired 1963 June 24, 1963 GIBSON, Sr., Victor E. - Retired June 24, 1963 DUBAY, Joseph A. - Retired, Canon, Trinity Cathedral June 24, 1963 LIKOWSKI, James B. - Retired 1964 January 22, 1964 WALSTER, Don B. - Retired June 29, 1964 STEPHENS, William L. - Retired June 29, 1964 WILSON, Donald R. - Retired, Supply Priest, St. Timothy, Salem 1965 March 31, 1965 RAMEY, Lloyd F. - Deacon, Non-parochial June 29, 1965 HAZELETT, Jackson R. - Retired 1967 January 26, 1967 FALBY, Chester E. - Retired, Assistant Priest, St. Catherine, Manzanita 1968 February 15, 1968 LEOVY, Jr., James G. - Retired June 26, 1968 McMURREN, Jay J. - Retired, Interim Vicar, St. Thomas, Dallas 1969 June 24, 1969 TREWHELLA, Charles K. - Retired 1971 April 27, 1971 ENG, Lincoln P. — Retired/ Supply Priest June 22, 1971 MEIER, Kermit I. - Retired 1972 August 10, 1972 OLSEN, David L. — Retired/Supply Priest August 10, 1972 PACE, David T. — Retired, Associate, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland October 16, 1972 FERGUSON, Raymond A. - Rector, St. Alban, Tillamook 1973 August 1, 1973 HILYARD, Jack L. - Retired, Assistant Priest, Trinity Cathedral, Portland August 27, 1973 McKENZIE, William B. - Retired, Assistant Priest, Trinity Cathedral, Portland September 7, 1973 HARRIS, M. Hugh - Retired 49 December 16, 1973 ROTHAUGE, Arlin J. - Retired 1975 July 22, 1975 ANDREWS, Arthur E. - Chaplain, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland

1976 January 7, 1976 CUMMINS, Thomas W. - Retired/Supply Priest March 30, 1976 TREADWELL, Richard A. - Retired June 24, 1976 LOUNSBURY, David A. - Non-parochial November 30, 1976 BOSTON, James T. - Rector, St. Luke, Grants Pass December 15, 1976 WATSON, William B. - Retired 1977 February 8, 1977 LONG, James G. - Retired May 24, 1977 WARREN, Lindsay D. - Retired, Priest Associate, SS. Peter and Paul, Portland August 1, 1977 WAGNER, Jr., William H. - Retired 1978 March 15, 1978 McCAGG, Lauriston H. - Retired September 20, 1978 PARDINGTON, III, G. Palmer - Retired, Associate Priest, St. Stephen, Portland 1979 April 24, 1979 HARRELL, Linda J. - Non-parochial August 20, 1979 MacKENDRICK, Gary W. - Non-parochial August 24, 1979 BOOZER, Alcena E.C. - Rector, St. Philip the Deacon, Portland September 1, 1979 EATON, Donald B. - Retired, Priest in Charge, St. Augustine, Vernonia December 1, 1979 SCANNELL, John S. - Rector, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland December 1, 1979 SCHADEWITZ, M. Ramsey - Retired 1980 April 18, 1980 BRUCE, John A. - Retired April 22, 1980 COX, Leroy E. - Retired June 13, 1980 CRUMB, Lawrence N. - Interim Rector, St. Timothy, Salem November 30, 1980 GLIDDEN, Scott H. - Non-parochial 1981 March 9, 1981 McPROUD, O. Bryce - Rector, St. Matthew, Eugene September 4, 1981 COULTER, C. Roy - Retired, Assistant Priest, Trinity Cathedral, Portland 1982 January 22, 1982 BERKTOLD, Theodore A. - Rector, St. Mary, Eugene May 1, 1982 ALLEN, Albert E. - Retired, Priest Associate, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton June 28, 1982 GOMAN, Jon G. - Chaplain, Oregon State University, Corvallis 1983 June 28, 1983 MORRISON, Robert P. - Rector, St. James, Lincoln City October 17, 1983 BERKTOLD, Brenda C. - Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene Dean, Center for the Diaconate, Eugene; Chaplain, Serenity Lane, Eugene 1984 January 27, 1984 LONERGAN, Robert T. - Vicar, Ascension, Riddle; & Holy Spirit, Sutherlin February 1, 1984 SHULDA, David L. - Deacon, St. John the Divine, Springfield May 11, 1984 TOLL, Richard K. - Retired, National Chairman, Friends of Sabeel, N. America May 30, 1984 KRUEGER, Albert P. - Vicar, St. Andrew, Portland 50 1985 June 22, 1985 CHURCH, Susan C. - Vicar, St. Stephen, Newport, Vicar, St. Luke's by the Sea, Waldport November 30, 1985 LADEHOFF, Robert L. - Retired, Bishop of Oregon 1987 April 1, 1987 CLOSE, David W. - Retired May 8, 1987 BULLOCK, A. Richard - Retired, Interim Priest, St. Barnabas, Portland

July 1, 1987 HAYNES, Ralph D. - Retired November 1, 1987 RICHARD, Helen T. - Deacon, St. Martin, Lebanon 1988 January 9,1988 VAN, Maron I. - Deacon, Church of the Resurrection, Eugene February 14, 1988 FLOYD, Theresa A. - Deacon, Non-parochial February 15, 1988 DOLPH, Scott M. - Rector, St. Aidan, Gresham June 29, 1988 BRISTOL, Joani E. - Deacon, St. Luke, Grants Pass August 31, 1988 WALTZ, William L. - Retired 1989 March 13, 1989 HOUSER, Lucy L. - Retired June 18, 1989 WELDON, Jonathan N. - Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Oregon July 6, 1989 SCHNEIDER, Stephen V. - Rector, Grace Memorial, Portland July 18, 1989 STEWART, Clifford T. - Retired October 24, 1989 WILLIAMS, Roger S. - Retired November 29, 1989 McCARTHY, William R. — Retired, Bishop's Representative, Samaritan Villlage 1990 May 31, 1990 BARRALL, Herbert M. - Retired June 10, 1990 DRYNAN, Thomas S. - Non-parochial July 10, 1990 BERNHARD, Margaret M. - Deacon, Good Samaritan, Corvallis August 15, 1990 HAMMOND, Constance A. - Retired, Assisting Priest, All Saints, Portland October 12, 1990 REYNOLDS, Roger J. - Deacon, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton December 27, 1990 GOOLD, Janis L. - Retired 1991 January 10, 1991 LeROY, Melinda Perkins - Deacon, St. Catherine, Manzanita June 11, 1991 BORG, Marianne Wells - Canon, Center for Spiritual Development, Trinity Cathedral September 24, 1991 NORCROSS, Stephen C. - Director of Pastoral Services, William Temple House Interim Rector, Ascension, Portland September 27, 1991 THURSTON, Anthony C. - Retired October 1, 1991 VEALE, Donald M. - Retired 1992 January 16, 1992 BROWN, Robert E. - Retired January 16, 1992 BROWN, Marilynn M. - Retired June 23, 1992 IVEY, Valerie A. - Deacon, Trinity Cathedral June 29, 1992 GOOLD, George C. - Retired June 30, 1992 STARR-SALNAVE, Diana - Retired July 7, 1992 ILES, Robert H. - Non-parochial September 15, 1992 SWEENEY, David C. - Rector, Calvary, Seaside 51 October 3, 1992 BARTLETT, Anne K. - Rector, Trinity, Ashland November 1, 1992 CART WRIGHT, Thomas L. — Retired/Supply Priest December 3, 1992 PECK, Frederick - Retired December 29, 1992 McMURREN, Margaret H. - Vicar, Prince of Peace, Salem 1993 May 30, 1993 FILBERT, Brandon L. - Vicar, St. Bede, Forest Grove July 1, 1993 DICKEY, Charles P. - Vicar, St. Andrew, Cottage Grove August 12, 1993 HESSELGRAVE, Sherman - Associate Priest, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland September 1, 1993 SWAN, William O. — Retired/Supply Priest October 4, 1993 BLINMAN, Clifford L. - Retired October 4, 1993 DENNY, Stephen M. - Deacon, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie December 4, 1993 ROSE, Ann W. - Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene December 18, 1993 McKINLEY, Senitila – Deacon, St. Luke’s by the Sea, Waldport 1994 January 24, 1994 STAAB, J. Thomas - Retired, Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Lake Oswego May 28, 1994 SEDLACEK, Carol A. - Rector, St. Martin, Lebanon & Vicar, St. Francis, Sweet Home September 7, 1994 NESBITT, John R. - Rector, St. David of Wales, Portland September 29, 1994 McGARRY-LAWRENCE, Marla T. - Deacon, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland October 1, 1994 HOLLAND, Katharine G. - Deacon, Grace Memorial, Portland October 29, 1994 MOSIER, William F. - Deacon, St. Hilda, Monmouth 1995 February 1, 1995 JENNINGS, C. Eugene - Retired/Supply Priest March 28, 1995 LAMBERT, Sally A. - Deacon, St. Philip the Deacon, Portland June 5, 1995 RODDY, Bonnie - Retired June 5, 1995 RODDY, Jack - Retired September 19, 1995 NEILSON, Kurt B. - Rector, SS. Peter and Paul, Portland 1996 January 1, 1996 ARCINIEGA, Roberto - Vicar, St. Michael/San Miguel, Newberg January 18, 1996 HOWSER, Carol - Deacon, Trinity, Ashland March 16, 1996 PECK, Sr., Donald M. - Deacon, St. Matthew, Eugene March 29, 1996 BROWNING, Scott - Non-parochial May 3, 1996 SHIPPEY, Edgar E. - Vicar, St. James, Coquille & St. Paul, Powers June 30, 1996 TIGHE, Maureen - Assistant Priest, Trinity Cathedral July 30, 1996 BROWN, John C. - Vicar, Church of the Good Shepherd, Prospect September 1, 1996 WHITNEY-WISE, Stephen D. - Rector, All Saints, Portland October 18, 1996 PICKERING, Lou Ann - Chaplain, Oregon Episcopal School, Vicar, St. Gabriel, Portland November 1, 1996 FINCH, Barbara Jo - Deacon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego November 30, 1996 PECH, Meredith - Deacon, Trinity, Ashland 1997 September 11, 1997 GONZALEZ-MESA, Gustavo - Retired October 18, 1997 HANSEN, Janis Lee - Deacon, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton October 18, 1997 PARR, Heather V. - Non-parochial 1998 January 7, 1998 JONES, Gary H. - Director of Pastoral Services, Good Samaritan Hospital, Corvallis

52 Assistant Priest, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis January 12, 1998 SMITH, William A. - Vicar, St. Timothy, Brookings May 15, 1998 SCANNELL, Alice - Associate Priest, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland 1999 January 19, 1999 AYERS, Phillip W. - Retired, Assistant Priest, St. Stephen, Portland January 19, 1999 COLE, Christopher - Rector, All Saints, Hillsboro February 1, 1999 BROWNMILLER, David C. - Assistant Priest, All Saints, Hillsboro March 11, 1999 CHRISTOPHER, Jr., Charles H. - Non-parochial April 13, 1999 McAFEE, Jean - Deacon, St. Aidan, Gresham May 18, 1999 DORSCH, Kenneth - Rector, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton August 23, 1999 FULTON, William R. - Vicar, St. Andrew, Florence September 7, 1999 RODMAN, Reginald - Vicar in Charge, St. Edward, Silverton September 9, 1999 FALKOWSKI, Lawrence S. - Retired October 2, 1999 ENGLISH, Thomas R. - Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 2, 1999 MEYER, Richard J. - Deacon, St. Barnabas, McMinnville 2000 January 20, 2000 LEACH, Joann Z. - Assistant Rector, Christ Church, Lake Oswego September 30, 2000 GUERRA-DIAZ, Juan Antonio - Vicar, San Pablo, Hillsboro September 30, 2000 PALAGYI, Addyse Lane - Deacon, St. Thomas, Dallas September 30, 2000 RUSSELL, Kenneth P. - Deacon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego November 4, 2000 PINNOCK, Betty L. - Deacon, St. Mark, Medford 2001 February 13, 2001 GOLDMAN, N. Clifford - Retired June 16, 2001 MOEHL, Thomas J. - Priest in Charge, Christ the King on the Santiam, Stayton August 7, 2001 TYNDALL, Jeremy H. - Rector, St. Thomas, Eugene August 27, 2001 JUSTICE, Simon C. - Rector, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis September 29, 2001 MORRIS-RADER, Patricia K. - Deacon, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie September 29, 2001 MUHLHEIM, Nancy C. - Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 1, 2001 TYSON, Stephen A. - Rector, Emmanuel, Coos Bay November 14, 2001 WOOD, Kathrine R. - Deacon, St. Matthew, Gold Beach December 17, 2001 SIPE, Robert - Vicar, Christ Church, St. Helens 2002 January 30, 2002 LAING, Christopher A. - Assistant Priest, St. John the Baptist, Portland March 12, 2002 WOOD-HULL, L. D. - Non-parochial March 14, 2002 BARTHELEMY, Paul - Vicar, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Manzanita March 14, 2002 SRAMEK, JR., Thomas F. - Vicar, St. Alban, Albany June 19, 2002 SEDLACK, Wesley - Chaplain, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Albany June 22, 2002 NUNEZ, Carlos - Vicar, Holy Cross, Boring June 22, 2002 PARKER, Dennis J. - Interim Rector, Church of the Resurrection, Eugene July 10, 2002 LOOP, Richard - Rector, Grace Church, Astoria December 17, 2002 COBB, Melissa - Non-parochial 2003 January 21, 2003 AVERY, Steven - Deacon, St. Andrew, Florence March 11, 2003 BRYANT, Robert H. - Rector, Parish of St. John the Baptist, Portland April 1, 2003 VOYLE, Robert - Retired/Supply Priest

53 April 14, 2003 CARLSON, C. Bryant - Assistant to the Rector, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton April 30, 2003 FAIRWEATHER, Carolynne - Chaplain, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, Tualatin, Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Lake Oswego April 30, 2003 BOWMAN, Sallie - Assistant Priest, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland Chaplain, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland May 10, 2003 LITZENBERGER, Caroline - Associate, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland May 27, 2003 SIMOPOLOUS, Nicole - Associate for Faith Formation, Grace Memorial, Portland Associate Chaplain, Oregon Episcopal School June 14, 2003 FISCHER, Sara - Rector, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie June 25, 2003 HAMMON, LeRoy - Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Lake Oswego September 20, 2003 ITTY, Johncy - Bishop of Oregon October 4, 2003 STANWOOD, Thomas - Deacon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego October 4, 2003 WYNN, Ron - Deacon, St. Hilda, Monmouth October 8, 2003 MUDGE, Barbara - Retired 2004 May 14, 2004 SEMES, Robert - Retired June 6, 2004 LUPFER, William - Dean, Trinity Cathedral September 18, 2004 MORRISON, Pauline - Deacon, St. James, Lincoln City

September 18, 2004 HAGEN, Maureen — Director of Christian Formation, St. Paul, Salem September 18, 2004 LANG, Thomas - Deacon, St. Gabriel the Archangel, Portland September 18, 2004 BURBANK, Kristina - Deacon, St. James, Lincoln City October 22, 2004 HUMPHREY, David - Rector, St. Matthew, Portland November 2, 2004 CRIM, B. Shephard - Chaplain, Samaritan Village, Corvallis December 2, 2004 PIPER, Mary - Assisting Priest, St. Martin, Shady Cove 2005 February 8, 2005 HEMINGWAY, George — Canon for Mission, Priest in Residence, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Manzanita June 18, 2005 HAYNES, Kendall - Non-parochial July 5, 2005 LONG WOOD, Casey - Rector, St. Paul, Oregon City September 7, 2005 BURTON, Robert - Rector, St. Paul, Salem October 8, 2005 EICK, Mimi - Deacon, St. James, Tigard October 8, 2005 CRESWELL, Jennifer - Non-parochial October 8, 2005 MILLER, Jo - Vicar, St. John, Bandon October 8, 2005 MOORE, Anne - Priest, Prince of Peace, Salem November 15, 2005 HOLDORPH, Jedediah - Rector, St. Mark, Medford November 15, 2005 YOUNG, Jim - Associate Rector - St. Paul, Salem 2006 January 31, 2006 PETROTTA, Anthony J. — Associate Priest, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland April 20, 2006 FONES, Peter A. — Priest in Charge, St. John the Divine, Springfield Chaplain, Episcopal Campus Ministries, Eugene July 13, 2006 CULVER, Esme J. — Transitional Deacon, Grace Memorial, Portland September 12, 2006 RAGAN, Sandra — Rector, St. James, Tigard October 21, 2006 CRAWFORD, Nancy R. — Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 21, 2006 LEBLANC, Tracy J. — Deacon, St. Peter and Paul, Portland

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ELECTION RESULTS CONVENTION #118 "COME, FOLLOW ME" NOVEMBER 9-11, 2006 SALEM, OREGON Election of Officers for Convention:

Secretary of the Diocese: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon Assistant Secretary: Barbara Collins Chancellor: Robert G. Simpson Treasurer: James Rue Registrar: The Rev. Canon Jonathan Weldon

Appointments confirmed for: Commission on Ministry The Rev. George Hemingway (Class 2008; 2-year term) The Rev. Anthony Petrotta (Class 2011; 5-year term) The Rev. Sara Fischer (Class 2010; 4-year term, replacing Bill Stroop) Caryl Strance (Class 2011; 5-year term) Sharon Rodgers (Class 2011; 5 year term) Lee Garrett (Class 2009; 3-year term, replacing Rob Piehl)

Appointments confirmed for: Convocation Deans Central The Rev. Jeremy Tyndall Columbia The Rev. David Sweeney Metro-East The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise South Coast The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings Southern The Rev. Mary Piper Sunset The Rev. Brandon Filbert Willamette The Rev. Bob Burton

Appointments confirmed for: Ecclesiastical Court: 57 Virginia Finch The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings The Rev. Barbara Mudge Helen Reed Stephen Schneider

Confirmation of election by Convocations of representatives to Diocesan Council. CENTRAL The Rev. Jon Goman, St. Anselm of Canterbury, Corvallis Patty Adsit, St. Stephen, Newport

58 COLUMBIA The Rev. Richard Loop, Grace, Astoria Ann Weikel, Trinity Cathedral, Portland

METRO-EAST The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise, All Saints, Portland Ellen Nesbitt, St. David of Wales, Portland

SOUTHCOAST The Rev. William Fulton, St. Andrew, Florence Don Hayes, St. Andrew, Florence

SOUTHERN The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph, St. Mark, Medford Pamela Boston, St. Luke, Grants Pass

SUNSET The Rev. Canon George Hemingway, The Bishop's Canon for Mission Katharine Gartner, St. Francis of Assisi, Wilsonville

WILLAMETTE The Rev. Robert Morrison, St. James, Lincoln City Dawn Reynods, St. Thomas, Dallas

BUDGET

Ammendment to budget (by The Rev. JoAnn Leach) Motion: that an addition be made to the 2007 Diocesan Budget of $76,182 for a new position entitled Mission for Youth, Higher Education and Young Adults. Propose that this be funded by zeroing out items 50-51 for the Youth missioner. Seconded by Caroline Litzenberger Vote: amendment has carried.

Amendment to budget (by The Steve Norcross) Motion: the request of Willliam Temple House (item 83) for program funding of $1,000.00 be granted. Reduce Contingency Fund (Item 30) to cover. Seconded by Eloise Gibson Vote: amendment has carried.

BALLOT TALLY

Standing Committee, Clerical Order (vote for 1) Clergy Lay The Rev. Shannon Leach 64 108 E The Rev. Caroline Litzenberger 39 82 E The Rev. Dennis Parker 5 3 The Rev. Robert Sipe 0 2

59 60 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 1:

It has been moved that this 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon expresses our congratulations to the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, newly installed as our 26th Presiding Bishop; and pledges our prayerful support to her as she embarks on this ministry as primate and chief pastor of the Episcopal Church. The Resolution is adopted.

Resolution No. 2. It has been moved that the Diocese of Oregon give a minimum of 0.7% of the annual diocesan budget to fund work that supports the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), beginning with the 2008 budget, and challenge all communities of faith in the Diocese of Oregon to give a minimum of 0.7% of their budgets to fund work that supports the achievement of the MDGs, and challenge all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Oregon to give a minimum of 0.7% of their income to fund work that supports the achievement of the MDGs and further as stated on the resolution in your packet. The Resolution is adopted.

Resolution No. 3. It has been moved that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon , in accord with General Convention resolution C018, recognizes that the use of fossil fuels harms air quality and public health and is contributing to changes in the global climate that threaten the lives and livelihoods of our neighbors around the world, and further as stated in the resolution in your packet.

Amendment to the resolution: In the fourth "RESOLVE" change wording to read "Encourage all members, congregations, and other church institutions to increase the use of environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources; and be it further..." Amendment moved. Seconded

Amendment to the amendment: rephrasing fourth RESOLVE" to read "and other institutions to use environmentally"... Vote on entire resolution as amended: Passed, amendments are adopted.

[Entire text of Resolution No. 3 as adopted: "RESOLVED, That the 118th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, in accord with General Convention resolution C018, recognizes that the use of fossil fuels harms air quality and public health and is contributing to changes in the global climate that threaten

61 the lives and livelihoods of our neighbors around the world; and be it further RESOLVED, The Convention affirms that our Christian response to global warming is a deeply moral and spiritual issue; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Convention declares that Christian Stewardship of God's created environment, in harmony with our respect for human dignity, requires response from the Church of the highest urgency; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Convention encourages all members, congregations, diereses and other church institutions to increase the use of use environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources wherever possible and practical; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Convention encourages all members, congregations, dioceses and other church institutions to consider prayerfully incorporating respect and care for Creation into programs of worship and education, reducing energy use through conservation and increased efficiency, and by replacing consumption of fossil fuels with energy from renewable resources to the extent feasible."]

CONSITUTIONS AND CANONS Canon 1.1, Sec. 5 (d). The duty of the Committee on Constitution and Canons is to examine all proposals submitted to it for legality, consistency, and practicality, and to make recommendations accordingly.

Canon 1.1 provides that proposals for amendments or additions to the Constitution or Canons of the Diocese shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary by the person initiating the change. Five proposals were received by the Sec and thereafter three proposals were withdrawn. You are voting on the remaining two proposals. The two proposals which are being reported to you are amendments to Canon 3.9 of the Commission on Ministry and amendments to Canon 5.2 of the Diocesan Program fund.

The proposal to amend Canon 3.9 is provided by the Commission on Ministry. The purpose of the Amendment is to respond to the changes made by the General Convention of 2003 to title III of the Canons of the National Church which require that each diocese provide for the affirmation and development of the ministry of all baptized persons. This is addressed by creating two committees within the Commission, one responsible for baptismal ministry development and the other responsible for ordained ministry development. All members of the two committees would be members of the Commission. Recommendation of the Committee on Constitution and Canons: DO PASS.

Clergy: Passed by more than 2/3 vote. Lay: Passed by more than 2/3 vote. The Canon is adopted.

62 2. The amendment to Canon 5.2 is proposed by the Rev. Steve Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay. The purpose is to reduce the amount of DPA for certain brackets of the benefit of smaller churches in the Diocese. The proposal will reduce income to the mission and ministries of our Diocese without provision to offset the budget reduction. It is not practical. Recommendation of the Committee on Constitutions and Canons: DO NOT PASS.

Amendment to Canon 5.2: Steve Tyson: amendment to correct the impact on the budget. Proposed resolution because over 1/3 of churches are so small that they struggle with day-to-day finances. Amendment makes it possible for them to meet DPA. Reduces by $17,000 (1% of the budget). Reduces 7 line items in the budget, 6 of which have more income than they received this year, except for Province VIII. We can express our sensitivity and compassion for our smaller churches.

[Full text of Resolution and Amendment:) Amend Canon 5.2: Reduce the Amount of DPA for certain brackets. Proposed by The Rev. Steve Tyson

Be it resolved that: Canon 5.2, Sec. 3 be amended as follows (stricken material to be removed and material in italics to be inserted):

Sec. 1. There shall be a Diocesan Program Fund which shall be used for the payment of the expenses of Convention, the charges of the General Convention, the Bishop's salary, all administrative costs of the Diocese of Oregon, the Assessment levied by the Executive Council, for all Diocesan Missionary projects, and for all charges incurred by the Diocese of Oregon. Sec. 2. The Diocesan Program Fund shall be derived from all interest received from the Episcopal Endowment Fund and other investments, from grants, contributions, and gifts, and from the Diocesan Program Assessments. Sec. 3. A Diocesan Program Assessment shall be paid by each Parish and Mission, based upon the amount of General Purpose Income received by each during the month immediately preceding that in which the assessment is due, less amounts of General Purpose Income used for repayment of principal on long-term indebtedness incurred for capital improvements and less amounts of General Purpose Income used for the cost of New Ministry. General Purpose income shall include: All plate offerings, loose offerings, unpledged or undesignated offerings, and all Easter and Christmas offerings, if for general purposes; All amounts designated for the Diocesan or General Church Program; All undesignated receipts from any parish group; All gifts designated for any parish operating expense and for Diocesan or General Church Program; All Diocesan support for the parish budget, except support for Clergy compensation; All investment and endowment income, dividends, interest, or net rental income, available for parish operating expenses and/or the Diocesan and General Church Program; All interest credited to a savings account whose purpose is the support of the parish's general purpose expenses; Any income (e.g., from cemeteries, columbariums, or special grants from non-Church sources) which can be used for operating expenses, or for the Diocesan and General Church Program.

For the purposes of this section, "New Ministry" is defined as the addition of an assistant in direct ministry, either a Member of the Clergy or lay, at half time (or more), or a Mission Vicar moving from half time to two-thirds time or more. "The cost of New Ministry" is defined, for Members of the Clergy as stipend, housing and utilities only; and for lay persons, as salary only. The reduction in General Purpose Income for the cost of New Ministry shall be with the consent of the Bishop and may be made for not more than five years from the date of the addition of the assistant in direct ministry or change in time for a Vicar or for as long as the New Ministry continues. If the New Ministry terminates before the end of five years, the reduction shall terminate at the same time. In no case may the reduction for the cost of New Ministry exceed an accumulative period of five years.

If such income exceeds: But does not exceed: The payment shall be:

$0 $3,333 ($40,009fyear) 16% thereof. $3,333 ($10,000/year) $4,167 ($50,000/year) 17% $4,167 ($50,000/year) $5,000 ($60,000/year ) 18% $5,000 ($60,0001year)— $5,833 ($70,000/year) 19% $5,833 ($79,900/3+ear) and up 20% 63 $ 0 $1,500 ($18,000 year) 10% thereof $1,501 ($18,012 year) $2,500 ($30,000 year) 12% thereof $2,501 ($30,012 year) $3,333 ($39,996 year) 14% thereof $3,334 ($40,008 year) $4,167 ($50,004 year) 17% thereof $4,168 ($50,016 year) $5,000 ($60,000 year) 18% thereof $5,000 ($60,000 year) $5,833 ($70,000 year) 19% thereof $5,833 ($70,000 year) and up 20% thereof

Any underpayment or overpayment shall be adjusted on the basis of the annual Parochial Report. Sec. 4. If the total Diocesan Program Assessment computed pursuant to the rates herein set forth, together with all other income available to the Diocese, provides an amount less than the total sum needed to meet the budget approved by the Convention, the Diocesan Council shall modify the budget as necessary to bring about a balance between income and expenditures. If the total Diocesan Program Assessment collected, computed at the rates set forth in this Canon, exceeds the amount necessary to meet the budget adopted by Convention, Diocesan Council shall determine how the surplus is used. Sec. 5. Any motion or resolution from the floor of Convention which would increase any item in the budget submitted by the Diocesan Council, or which would add to the budget any item requiring funding, must include in the resolution or motion an estimate of cost and a means of funding the increase or addition. Any such motion or resolution shall require a three-fourths vote of the members present. Any motion or resolution from the floor of Convention which proposes funding a new item or an increase in an existing item by reducing another item in the budget shall likewise require a three-fourths vote of the members present. Sec. 6. Each Parish and Mission of this Diocese shall send to the Treasurer of the Diocese a statement of the previous month's General Purpose Income and its Diocesan Program Assessment payment not later than the 15th of each month, and if not so paid, such Parish or Mission shall be delinquent. If a congregation's Program Assessment is more than two months delinquent, the Bishop shall provide such counsel to the congregation as the Bishop deems advisable. The Diocesan Council, with the consent of the Bishop, may cancel all or part of the Assessments delinquent for longer than two years and forgive the filing of all or part of delinquent required statements of General Purpose Income.

And be it further resolved that the budget be amended as follows to fund the loss of income:

Line # Current Budget Amt. Proposed Budget Amt. 29. Commission on Ministry $ 13,750 $ 12,000 31. Diocesan Administration $142,000 $140,000 37. Episcopal Transition $ 15,000 $ 12,000 42. Liturgy and Music $ 2,775 $ 2,000 48. Stewardship $ 13,200 $ 11,200 77. Prisons $ 13,500 $ 12,000 80. Province VIII $ 15,000 $ 10,000

Total Reductions $17,025

Explanation/Rationale: It is very important for the Episcopal Church and for our Diocese to have a vital presence in the smaller towns in western Oregon. The small size of these congregations usually causes financial challenges in physically being the church. Almost all of our smallest churches receive no assistance from our diocese. Christ calls us particularly to proclaim the Gospel to everyone, everywhere, no matter who, no matter where, intentionally reaching out to the smallest, least significant. The restructuring of the DPA schedule will give our smallest churches a little financial break and symbolically tell them that they do matter and we, the diocese, do care.

Implications/Financial Impact: The best educated estimate by the diocesan financial officer is that the reduction in DPA assessments would be a reduction of approximately $17,000 in income.

#1. Vote on Steve Tyson's amendment: Amendment passes.

#2. Motion to send the entire amendment back to Diocesan Council. Vote to send back to Council: defeated.

#3. Vote to amend 5.2 sec 3 DPA as amended. Clergy delegates: passed by 2/3 vote Lay delegates: passed by 2/3 vote Resolution to reduce Diocesan Program Assessment with amendment passed.

64 RESOLUTIONS FROM BISHOP'S ADDRESS:

Submitted by Sharon Rodgers, Chair of the Bishop's Address Committee

RESOLUTION #1: Tithing as a Holy Habit BE IT RESOLVED: That every congregation in our diocese, as part of its Lenten or other reflections in the coming year, prayerfully study and encourage Tithing or working toward tithing as a Holy Habit and the personal responsibility of every Christian.

RESOLUTION #2: Christian Witness through Pre-schools BE IT RESOLVED: That the churches of our diocese carefully study and evaluate opportunities for a preschool ministry in their respective communities. RESOLUTION #3: Renewal and Transformation: The Theological Framework for our Common Life BE IT RESOLVED: That the congregations of our diocese study the evolving material on Renewal and Transformation provided by the Theological Vision Committee, adapted locally as seems appropriate, and incorporate some of the key themes that the study raises in adult education, Christian formation, catechetical training and other related settings, with the goal of creating new disciples of Jesus Christ.

RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY #1: To recognize and thank Susan Cheever, Convention Administrator. WHEREAS Susan has shown remarkable grace under pressure as she has worn several hats and multitasked to ensure all came together seamlessly; WHEREAS Susan has managed to herd the cats, aka our clergy; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and appreciation in recognition of her considerable talent.

#2: To recognize the Convention Planning Committee and the Bishop's Staff. WHEREAS the combined efforts over 11 months by the Convention Planning Committee and the Bishop's Staff made it possible to conduct the business of Convention with ease, WHEREAS the list of all those who worked together for a common purpose is too long to permit their naming here; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and gratitude for jobs well done.

#3: To recognize the Service of Judy Cato. WHEREAS Judy Cato has nurtured the youth ministry tirelessly for many years, leaving a wonderful legacy; WHEREAS she has faithfully served the Diocese for many years and will retire in February; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its profound 65 gratitude for her loyal service, especially to our young people.

#4: To thank our hosts — the Salem Convention Center WHEREAS the staff of the Convention Center provided excellent service to clergy, delegates, families, exhibitors, and visitors; WHEREAS the Center accommodated audiovisual and spacing needs; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118`1' Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks for its hospitality and care.

#5: To express our gratitude to the ministries of Canon Margaret S. Larom and the Office of Anglican and Global Relations WHEREAS we recognize our Diocese is a member of the greater Anglican Communion, linked with bonds to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ throughout the world; WHEREAS we recognize the Office of Anglican and Global Relations carries out a vital educational, administrative, and leadership mission at home and abroad; WHEREAS Canon Larom has engaged in global mission for a quarter-decade; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its admiration and support for Canon Larom for her inspiring faithfulness to our Church, our Anglican Communion, and our Lord, Jesus Chris.

#6: To thank the Right Rev. Johncy Itty, Ph.D. for his continued leadership and pastoral oversight. WHEREAS Bishop Itty continues to encourage us to imagine the possibilities; WHEREAS the Bishop pushes us to move from good to great; WHEREAS the Bishop keeps us focused on Discipleship, Mission, and Evangelism; WHEREAS we have each gained much from his leadership and oversight; BE IT RESOLVED that the 118`x' Convention of the Diocese of Oregon extends its thanks and appreciation for the leadership and vision of our Bishop, and expresses its gratitude for his passionate spirituality which helps us live into our Christ-centered mission.

The Rev. Robert Burton Chair, Committee on Resolutions of Courtesy

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Tellers Report from the FIRST Ballot: Results: Trinity Cathedral Chapter: Elected Peggy Berhard Diocesan Council, Clergy Elected Edgar Shippey, James Boston Board of Trustees, Clergy: Elected LeRoy Hammon Board of Trustees, Lay: Elected Mary Lawrence

The Rev. Robert Morrison reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the balloting process. The SECOND BALLOT was taken. The Bishop declared the second ballot closed. The tellers retired to count the ballots.

REPORTS:

DIOCESAN FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT REPORT The Bishop introduced Mr. Henry "Hank" Moore, who presented the Diocesan Financial Assets Report.

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