Report of the Synod Council 2012
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Report of the Synod Council 2012 This annual report of the Synod Council to the 21st Synod Assembly is to provide you with a summary of the actions that have been taken on your behalf since the Synod met in Assembly on May 13-14, 2011 at the Melville Marriott in Melville, New York. These actions are divided into appropriate sections as they relate to the work of the Synod Council. Calls Rev. Robert Wollenburg: VP for Fund Raising, Spiritual Care and Church Relations, Eger Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. Rev. Dr. Daphne Burt: Intentional Interim, Trinity, Staten Island Mr. James Smith: Chaplain, Wagner College Rev. Daniel Ruth: Lutheran World Relief Mr. Benjamin McKelahan: Mission Developer for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Brooklyn Rev. Romeo Dabee: On leave from call Rev. Donald Lemke: Interim Pastor, Christ, Ozone Park Rev. Ronald Gothberg: Interim Pastor, Gloria Dei, New Hyde Park Rev. George Handzo: Health Care Chaplain Rev. Marianne Tomecek: New Hope, Jamaica Rev. Haiko Behrens: On leave from call Rev. Carol Kessler: On leave from call Rev. Stephen Hultgren: Faculty, Australian Lutheran College Rev. David Anglada: Chaplain, Visiting Nurse Service of New York Rev. Romeo Dabee: Chaplain, Christ for the World Chapel, JFK Int’l. Airport Rev. Daphne Burt: On leave from call Rev. Albert Triolo: On leave from call Appointments Environmental Stewardship Committee Mr. Gerard Falco, Chair Ms. Barbara Hansen Mr. Pat Almonrode Cultural Competence Planning Group Ms. Barbara Johnson, Chair Candidacy Committee Rev. William Eschen Rev. Rosalind Brathwaite Ms. Janet Siry Bishop’s Benevolence Task Force Rev. Brenda Jack Rev. James Sudbrock Ms. Kathleen Schmidt Ms. Sarah Beaty Salam Ministry Fund Board Rev. Donald Stiger Ms. Kathleen Schmidt Mr. Adnan Naum Mr. Sadek Nakleh MNYS Synod Assembly 2012 Bulletin of Reports B-1 Seafarer’s & International House Board Rev. James Sudbrock (Bishop’s representative) Financial Management Committee Rev. Craig Miller Mr. Edward Wagner MNYS Youth Representation Task Force Dcn. Charles Germain, Chair MNYS Sexual Misconduct First Contact Rev. Toby Tobias Ms. Antonia Clemente Audit Committee Ms. Eileen Weber Synod Worship Team Rev. Rebecca Pollicino Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialog: Long Island Rev. John Flack Office Space Task Force Dcn. John Malone Rev. Paul Milholland Ms. Barbara Johnson Rev. Kit Robison Elections To Executive Committee: The Rev. Paul Milholland Ms. Barbara Johnson Ms. Minerva Melendez The Rev. William Baum To Synod Council: Ms. Hazel Goldstein (to serve unexpired term) Resolutions 1. ACTION SC11:06/01 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council call the Rev. Robert Wollenburg to serve as VP for Fund Raising, Spiritual Care and Church Relations at Eger Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., Staten Island effective 3 April 2011 2. ACTION SC11:06/02 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council call the Rev. Dr. Daphne Burt to serve as Intentional Interim Pastor at Trinity, Staten Island effective 17 July 2011. 3. ACTION SC11:06/03 BE IT RESOLVED, that the OSTF continue its original character of activity, and report its activity to the Synod Council in one year. MNYS Synod Assembly 2012 Bulletin of Reports B-2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the membership of the original task force be continued from one year after date of adoption. 4. ACTION SC11:06/04 RESOLVED, that the Bishop’s working group present its plan to the Synod Council for accommodating the continuing ministry of Sion, 119th Street, Manhattan, be extended December 31, 2011. 5. ACTION SC11:06/05 RESOLVED, that Iglesia Luterana Resurrecion, Uniondale be removed from the roster of congregations of the Metropolitan New York Synod, ELCA. 6. ACTION SC11:06/06 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council recommend that the Church Council provide for a period of stability relative to its commitment to campus ministry in our church over a five-year period, with no further cuts from the fiscal year 2012 amounts already announced, while working with synods, state and regional campus ministry boards, local boards, and campus pastors to ensure and develop sustainable funding models. 7. ACTION SC11:06/07 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council approve the Trexler Fund travel grant proposals submitted by the Rev. Stephen Beyer and the Rev. Dr. Richard Hill for $1000 each. 8. ACTION SC11:06/08 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod re-elect the current Executive Committee (Rev. William Baum, Ms. Barbara Johnson, Ms. Minerva Melendez, Rev. Paul Milholland) for an additional term. 9. ACTION SC11:06/09 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod takes no exception to St. Paul’s, Red Hook sale of a 1.2 acre parcel located on Firehouse Lane, Red Hook, New York. 10. ACTION SC11:09/01 RESOLVED, that the Manual for Synod Council Training and Formation be adopted, as modified through discussion. 11. ACTION SC11:09/02 RESOLVED, that appointments be approved en bloc. 12. ACTION SC11:09/03 RESOLVED, that Mr. James Smith be called as Chaplain to Wagner College, Staten Island, NY, and that a grant of $25,000 per year for two years be provided from the Mission Redevelopment Fund to Wagner toward the compensation and benefits package of the chaplain. 13. ACTION SC11:09/04 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council invoke Bylaw 8.72.15D to remove the Rev. Rose Ann Vita from the ELCA roster upon her reception onto the roster of the United Church of Canada. MNYS Synod Assembly 2012 Bulletin of Reports B-3 14. ACTION SC11:09/05 BE IT RESOLVED that the Synod Council accept and adopt the Independent Certified Public Accountants report, and BE IT RESOLVED that the Synod Council again appoint Tait, Welles & Baker LLP as Independent Certified Public Accounts for the year 2011, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Audit Committee be commended for its efforts in this task. 15. ACTION SC11:09/06 RESOLVED, that Dcn. John Malone, Pr. Paul Milholland, Ms. Barbara Johnson, and Pr. Kit Robison be appointed to the Office Space Task Force. 16. ACTION SC11:09/07 RESOLVED, that Mr. Tom Massey and Daxko T2 Consulting be retained to assist the Metropolitan New York Synod in the development of a strategic plan, and authorize project expenditures be taken from the Mission Redevelopment Fund not to exceed $100,000. 17. ACTION SC11:09/08 RESOLVED, that the contract with Rita Fuerst Adams, Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel be terminated. 18. ACTION SC11:09/09 RESOLVED, that the Outline of Proposal for MNYS-LSSNY Development Projects, as amended, be adopted. 19. ACTION SC11:09/10 RESOLVED, that Procedures for “Permanent” Synod Administration Requested by the Congregation (S13.24), be referred back for revision and rewording. 20. ACTION SC11:09/11 RESOLVED, that Procedures for “Permanent” Synod Administration Imposed by Synod Council (S13.24), as amended, be adopted. 21. ACTION SC11:09/12 RESOLVED, that Procedures for “Temporary” Synod Administration (S13.25) be adopted. 22. ACTION SC11:09/13 RESOLVED, that Oceanside Lutheran Church be removed from synod administration. 23. ACTION SC11:09/14 RESOLVED, that the loan to St. Michael’s, Amagansett be extended through December 31, 2011. 24. ACTION SC11:09/15 RESOLVED, that the Synod Council approve an expenditure of not more than $50,000, to be taken from the Mission Redevelopment Fund, for the renovation of the St. Luke’s, Clinton Hill, MNYS Synod Assembly 2012 Bulletin of Reports B-4 Brooklyn apartment (2nd floor) which will be used to house the mission developer of the Young Adult Ministry in Greenpoint; and be it further RESOLVED, that in conjunction with the expenditures for the repairs, synod will enter into an agreement with St. Luke’s whereby the renovation expenses incurred by MNYS be credited as rent for the apartment at the rate of $2,000/month; and that once the apartment renovation expenses have been fully amortized, the debts owed by St. Luke’s to MNYS will be reduced at the rate of $2,000 per month in lieu of rent for the apartment, until the earlier of the synod vacating the apartment or the debt owed by St. Luke’s to MNYS has been fully paid off. 25. ACTION SC11:09/16 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Metropolitan New York Synod officially designates St. Lydia’s as a Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community (SAWC) of the Metropolitan New York Synod, ELCA and designates Emily Scott as their servant leader. 26. ACTION SC11:09/17 RESOLVED, that proposed compensation guidelines for 2012, reflecting a COLA of 2% to base salary, minimum housing allowance of $18,000 and increase in rates for honoraria for Supply Pastors be adopted. 27. ACTION SC11:09/18 RESOLVED, that the Metropolitan New York Synod Council approves and supports the covenant agreement between Redeemer Lutheran Church, Queens Village, Saint Peter’s Church, Manhattan and the Metropolitan New York Synod, ELCA as described in the provided document. 28. ACTION SC11:09/19 RESOLVED, that the proposed Trexler Grant for the Rev. Karen Kuttler be approved. 29. ACTION SC11:10/01 RESOLVED, that Sarah Beaty be appointed to serve on the Bishop’s Benevolence Task Force. 30. ACTION SC11:10/02 RESOLVED, that Rev. Daniel Ruth be called to serve under specialized call to Lutheran World Relief. 31. ACTION SC11:10/03 RESOLVED, that Mr. Benjamin McKelahan be called to serve as Mission Developer for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 32. ACTION SC11:10/04 RESOLVED, that Rev. Romeo Dabee be granted On Leave from Call Status, effective July 1, 2011. ACTION SC11:10/04 33. ACTION SC11:10/05 RESOLVED, that Rev. Donald Lemke be called to Interim Pastoral Ministry at Christ, Ozone Park.