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96Th Diocesan Convention Journal 96th Convention Journal The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina The Rt. Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Minutes of the 96th Diocesan Convention – Business Session Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia Care for Creation Saturday, November 3, 2018 Convention Call to Order: The 96th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina was called to order at 9 a.m. by The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo, using the “Collect for a Church Convention.” Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy Spirit to abide with us forever: Bless, we pray, with his grace and presence, the bishops and other clergy and the laity here assembled in your Name, that your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Welcome from Host Congregation: The Bishop then recognized The Very Rev. Timothy Jones, Dean of Trinity Cathedral, who welcomed everyone to the cathedral and to Columbia. Dean Jones thanked the membership of Trinity for their hard work in preparing for Convention. Bishop Waldo expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged the clergy, staff and lay leadership of Trinity Cathedral for serving as host of this convention, noting their exemplary dedication to this event, strong ministry of hospitality, as well as participation in the life of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Bishop Waldo then addressed the upcoming general election the following Tuesday with two prayers from The Book of Common Prayer seen as especially appropriate for the time. The first is the Prayer for an Election: Almighty God, to whom we much account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your 1 purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The second prayer offered was a prayer for unity: O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord; that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Bishop Waldo then expressed the desire that, in the midst of disagreement and difference, the two prayers would encourage those present and remind them of our unity in Christ. He then referred to the work of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church this past summer, during which clergy and delegates from this and every diocese gathered in Austin, Texas. In the midst of discussion and debate over a variety of issues, all were called to follow the way of love, the way of Jesus, with a focus on three areas: evangelism, racial reconciliation and creation care. He then stressed that in our diocese, we fully embrace this work. For evangelism, we are always looking at and investing in new ways to share and show the good news of God in Christ. In the area of racial reconciliation, last year’s Diocesan Convention Leadership Day highlighted some of the work of our Race and Reconciliation Committee, which has continued to work with congregations on ways to share our stories of community. He then referenced a video, scheduled for later that day highlighting a pilgrimage he made to Ghana. In the video he shares a personal story about how race and reconciliation has touched his family. In reference to the third focus, Bishop Waldo highlighted the theme for this year’s convention of Stewardship and Care of Creation. He expressed appreciation for the Leadership Day program the previous day looking at ways we all might participate in this work in our own communities. Appreciation was expressed to Dr. James McClintock, Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology at the University of Alabama/Birmingham who served as Leadership Day keynote speaker. Thanks was also given to the five inspiring breakout sessions that helped participants learn more about food systems and sustainability, energy use, land conservation, water quality, and local climate change. 2 Leaders for those sessions were: Rebecca McKinney Founder of the South Carolina Organization for Organic Living Lori Ziolkowski Assistant Professor in the School of Earth, Ocean and Environment at the University of South Carolina Shelley Robbins Energy and State Policy Director at Upstate Forever Rob Brown Rector of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, currently doing doctoral work focused on stewardship of creation John Tynan Executive Director of Conservation Voters of South Carolina These sessions were followed by a time for theological reflection, looking for concrete ways that congregations can care for creation in their own communities. These sessions were facilitated by members of our Committee on Environmental Stewardship & Justice. Bishop Waldo asked members of this committee to stand to be recognized? Appreciation was expressed for the committee’s help in the planning of Leadership Day. Bishop Waldo next asked the members of the Diocesan Executive Council to stand. He expressed appreciation for their tireless work between conventions to address the business of the diocese, and invited delegates to express their thanks and gratitude for their willingness to serve. He then highlighted the work of the Diocesan Executive Council in developing the Campaign for Mission to financially support three long-term opportunities that make, equip, and send the people of the diocese. The Campaign for Mission was formally presented at the previous evening’s banquet and: First, seeks to develop and use the historically-significant property at York Place, working with Still Hopes, Winthrop University, and other Episcopal organizations, to develop an early learning center that shares a campus with a new retirement community for moderate-income residents, providing unique opportunities for intergenerational formation and fellowship Second, plans to develop and enhance facilities at Camp Gravatt in a manner that better serves our diocese, our congregations, and the extended community by accommodating larger groups Lastly, seeks to provide an “opportunity fund” to support the development and expansion of Canterbury ministries on college campuses across the state. As our long-term vision for campus ministry expands, the fund will allow the diocese to lease, renovate, or furnish 3 spaces for young adults to encounter Christ in community as they make the most difficult decisions of their lives: what they will do, what relationships they will develop, where the will go, and who they will become. Bishop Waldo then advised that the convention would view a video later in the day highlighting the vision for the campaign and encouraged those present to pray about how they might participate in a significant way. Bishop Waldo then highlighted the work of those serving on diocesan commissions, whose work supports and guides the work of Convention and the Executive Council. He asked members of the following commissions to stand: The Commission on Mission and International Concerns The Commission on Christian Formation The Commission on The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Communion The Commission for Congregations The Commission on Convocations The Commission on The Diocese The Commission on Ministry He then invited members of committees of the diocese to stand. He then invited those not standing to consider where they might be called to serve in diocesan ministry. Bishop Waldo then highlighted the work of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee, thanked them for their help during the convention and for their work throughout the year helping with the development and execution of diocesan youth programming. He asked the members of DYLC to stand. He then expressed gratitude for the Daughters of the King gathered to offer prayers to God throughout this convention and asked prayers for them as they kept vigil. He also invited the Sisters of the Order of St. Helena present to stand and expressed thanks for their ministry of prayer, hospitality and service that provides unique opportunities for retreat and renewal at their facility in North Augusta. He next thanked The Rt. Rev. Charles Duvall and his wife Nancy who assist me in ministry throughout the year. Bishop Waldo then announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and that Sister Ellen Francis, OSH has been appointed to the Task Force on Liturgical Prayer Book Revision. 4 Bishop Waldo next offered clarification regarding the status of those on the floor of convention with seat, voice and vote vs seat and voice and established the expectation that everyone would participate in the convention through the closing gavel. All guests were reminded to be seated in the designated area. Bishop Waldo informed delegates and clergy that the packets received at registration contained everything needed for the convention as well as supplemental information on various Diocesan ministries. He urged those present to visit and support the exhibitors located downstairs next to the registration area, remembering that each of them in their own way is calling us to a particular disciple ministry.
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