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Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut 290 Pratt Street Meriden, CT 06450
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Table of Contents
People, Committees, & Communities
Officers of our Diocese, Committees, Commissions 2 Deaneries 4 Diocesan Staff 7 Parishes & Mission Stations 8 Summer Chapels 17 Chapels of Institutions 17 Educational & Charitable Institutions 18 Clergy in the Order of Canonical Residence 19 Lay Delegates Attending Convention 31
Minutes of the 231st Annual Convention
Friday 36 Saturday 43
Supporting Documents
Resolutions 50 Resolution Appendices 55 Reports to Convention 62 Bishop’s Address 75 Episcopal Acts 79 Budget 82 Parochial Membership Statistics 90 Parochial Financial Statistics 95
Appendix
Constitution of the Diocese of Connecticut 102 Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut 105
1 Bishop The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Office: 290 Pratt St., Meriden, 06450 Residence: 1 Collins Ln., Essex, 06426
Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Office: 290 Pratt St., Meriden, 06450 Residence: 47 Craigmoor Rd., West Hartford, 06107
Standing Committee Clerical Lay The Rev. Greg Welin – 2015 Ms. Nancy Noyes – 2015 The Rev. Richard Maxwell – 2016 Mr. Joseph Carroll, Jr. – 2016 The Rev. Alex Dyer (Chair) – 2017 Mr. Bates Lyons – 2017 The Rev. Diana Rogers – 2018 Mr. Edward Seibert – 2018 The Rev. Tracy Russell Johnson – 2019 Ms. Kim Polhemus – 2019
General Convention – Salt Lake City, Utah 2015 Clerical Deputies Lay Deputies The Rev. Molly James Mr. Lynn Brooks The Rev. Linda Spiers (Chair) Mr. Albert Mollegan The Rev. Ellen Tillotson Mr. Thom Peters The Rev. Paul Carling Ms. Liza Anderson
Clerical Alternates Lay Alternates The Rev. Kris Lewis Mr. Donald Burr The Rev. Peter Walsh Ms. Shirley Wick
Provincial Synod Clerical Delegate Lay Delegate The Rev. Sandra Stayner Ms. Sylvia Ho
Treasurer Chancellor Mr. Lynn Brooks Bradford S. Babbitt Esq.
Secretary of the Diocese Secretary of the Convention The Rev. Sandra Cosman (2014) The Rev. Adam Yates (2012)
2 The Executive Council of the Diocese of Connecticut (Established 1921)
Members Ex-Officio Members-at-Large The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas Ms. Barbara Curry The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens The Rev. Peter Walsh Bradford S. Babbitt Esq., Chancellor The Rev. Doug Engwall The Rev. Sandra Cosman, Sec. of the Ms. Valzie Peterkin Diocese The Rev. Adam Thomas Mr. Lynn Brooks, Treasurer Mr. Frances Rowland From the Deaneries
Deanery Clergy Laity Bridgeport Judith Rhodes Fred Jackson Central CT Martha Klein Larsen Norman Holland Danbury William Loring Catherine Schrull Hartford Chip Elliott Ed Crow Litchfeld Susan McCone Danielle Gaherty Lower Naugatuck Kris Lewis William Cleaver Middlesex Jonathan Folts Suzy Burke Mid-Fairfield Whitney Altopp Katherine Adamson Natchuag David Carter ------New Haven ------William Hart North Central Linda Spiers Karen Williams Seabury Ron Kolanowski Shirley Wick Stamford Ted Pardoe Waterbury Rev. Mark Byers Ouida Green
3 Missionary Society of the Diocese of Connecticut Founded & Incorporated 1818; name changed 1865 and 1866 Board of Directors The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop The Rev. Sandra Cosman, Secretary of the Diocese Deaneries BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport, Calvary St. George's Fairfield, St. Timothy’s Bridgeport, St. John’s Monroe, St. Peter's Bridgeport, St. Luke’s & St. Paul’s Southport, Trinity Bridgeport, St. Mark’s Stratford, Christ Church Devon, St. Andrew’s Trumbull, Christ Church Easton, Christ’s Church Trumbull, Grace Church Fairfield, St. Paul’s Trumbull, Trinity Fairfield, Trinity-St. Michael’s
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT Bristol, St. John’s New Britain, St. Mark’s East Berlin, St. Gabriel’s Southington, St. Paul’s Plainville, Our Saviour Wallingford, St. Paul’s Meriden, St. Andrew’s Yalesville, St. John’s
DANBURY Bethel, St. Thomas’ New Milford, St. John’s Bridgewater, St. Mark’s Redding, Christ Church Brookfield, St. Paul’s Roxbury, Christ Church Danbury, St. James’ Sandy Hook, St. John’s Newtown, Trinity
HARTFORD Bloomfield, St. Stephen’s Hartford, St. Monica’s East Hartford, St. John’s Hartford, St. Paul’s East Hartford, All Saints’ Hartford, Trinity Farmington, St. James’ Wethersfield, Trinity Glastonbury, St. James’ Manchester, St. Mary’s Hartford, Christ Church Cathedral Newington, Grace Church Hartford, Good Shepherd South Glastonbury, St. Luke’s Hartford, Grace Church West Hartford, St. James’s Rocky Hill, St. Andrew the Apostle West Hartford, St. John’s Simsbury, St. Alban’s Windsor, Grace Church Hartford, St. Martin’s Vernon, St. John’s
4 LITCHFIELD Bantam, St. Paul’s Norfolk, Transfiguration Bethlehem, Christ Church Pine Meadow, St. John’s Kent, St. Andrew’s Salisbury, St. John’s Lime Rock, Trinity Sharon, Christ Church Litchfield, St. Michael’s Torrington, Trinity Marble Dale, St. Andrew’s Washington, St. John’s Milton, Trinity Winsted, St. James
LOWER NAUGATUCK VALLEY Ansonia, Christ Church Seymour, Trinity Derby, Immanuel/St. James Shelton, Good Shepherd Orange, Good Shepherd Shelton, St. Paul’s Oxford, St. Peter's Quaker Farms, Christ Church
MIDDLESEX Clinton, Holy Advent Madison, St. Andrew’s Durham, Epiphany Middle Haddam, Christ Church East Haddam, St. Stephen’s Middletown, Holy Trinity Essex, St. John’s Northford, St. Andrew’s Guilford, Christ Church Old Lyme, St. Ann’s Higganum, St. James’ Old Saybrook, Grace Church Ivoryton, All Saints’ Portland, Trinity Killingworth, Emmanuel Westbrook, St. Paul’s
MID-FAIRFIELD Darien, St. Paul’s Ridgefield, St. Stephen’s New Canaan, St. Mark’s Weston, Emmanuel Norwalk, Christ Church Westport, Christ & Holy Trinity Norwalk, St. Paul’s Wilton, St. Matthew’s
NATCHAUG Bolton, St. George’s Putnam, St. Phillip’s Brooklyn, Trinity Stafford Springs, Grace Church Danielson, St. Alban’s Storrs, St. Mark’s Hebron, St. Peter’s Vernon, St. John’s Plainfield, St. Paul’s Willimantic, St. Paul’s Pomfret, Christ Church Windham, St. Paul’s
NEW HAVEN Bethany, Christ Church New Haven, St. John’s Branford, Trinity New Haven, St. Luke’s East Haven, Christ & Epiphany New Haven, St. Paul & St. James’ Guilford, St. John's New Haven, St. Thomas’ Hamden, Grace & St. Peter’s New Haven, Trinity Milford, St. Peter’s North Branford, Zion New Haven, Christ Church North Haven, St. John’s New Haven, St. Andrew’s West Haven, Church of the Holy Spirit New Haven, St. James’
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NORTH CENTRAL Broad Brook, Grace Church South Windsor, St. Peter’s Collinsville, Trinity Suffield, Calvary Church East Windsor, St. John’s Tarriffville, Trinity Enfield, Holy Trinity
SEABURY Gales Ferry, St. David’s Poquetanuck, St. James’ New London, St. James’ Stonington, Calvary Niantic, St. John’s Mystic, St. Mark’s Norwich, Christ Church Yantic, Grace Church
STAMFORD Darien, Ascension Stamford, St. Andrew’s Darien, St. Luke’s Stamford, Eglise d’Epiphanie Greenwich, Christ Church Stamford, Iglesia Betania Greenwich, St. Barnabas’ Stamford, Christ the Healer Old Greenwich, St. Saviour’s Stamford, St. Francis Riverside, St. Paul’s Stamford, St. John’s
WATERBURY Cheshire, St. Peter’s Watertown, Christ Church Middlebury, St. George’s Waterbury, Christ Church Naugatuck, St. Michael’s Waterbury, St. John’s Oakville, All Saints’ Wolcott, All Saints’ Southbury, Epiphany Woodbury, St. Paul’s Thomaston, St. Peter’s/Trinity
6 Staff of the Diocese of Connecticut
The Rt. Rev. Laura Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan Mr. Joshua Bruner, Digital Associate The Rev. Sandra Cosman, Secretary of the Diocese Ms. Suzanne DeMerchant, Administrator for the Office of the Episcopate The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, Bishop Diocesan Mr. Dave Desmarais, Property Manager Ms. Theresa Dupont, Secretary of Donations & Bequests Mr. Louis Fuertes, Canon for Mission Finance & Operations Ms. Karin Hamilton, Canon for Communication & Media Ms. Robin Hammeal-Urban, Canon for Mission Integrity & Training Mr. Matt Handi, Operations Manager The Rev. Timothy Hodapp, Canon for Mission Collaboration & Congregational Life Ms. Alison Hollo, Administrator for the Bishop’s Office The Rev. Molly James, Dean for Formation Ms. Debbie Kenney, Administrator for Safe Church & Ordination Process Ms. Shirley McGarry, Financial Operations & Accounts Payable Ms. Bonni McKenney, Administrator for Programs of the Episcopate Ms. Karolyn Nicolaides, Financial Operations/Accounts Receivable Ms. Margaret Smith, Archivist The Rev. Lee Ann Tolzmann, Canon for Mission Leadership Ms. Linda Walley, Administrator for Transitions & Clergy Support The Rev. Adam Yates, Secretary of the Convention
Camp Washington Staff
Mr. Bart Geissinger, Executive Director Mr. Matthew Cornish, Camp Director Ms. Diane Atwood, Operations Manager Mr. Ben Thompson, Food Services Manager
7 Parishes & Mission Stations
Ansonia, 06401 – Christ Bridgeport, 06604 – Calvary St. 56 South Cliff St./PO Box 131 George’s 203.734.2715 755 Clinton Ave christchurchansonia.org 203.333.5116 calvarystgeorge.angelfire.com Bantam, 06750 – St. Paul’s Main St./PO Box 449 Bridgeport, 06604 – St. John’s 860.567.8838 768 Fairfield Ave stpaulsbantam.org 203.335.2528
Bethany, 06525 – Christ Bridgeport, 06607 – St. Mark’s 526 Amity Rd 401 Newfield Ave/PO Box 4182 203.393.3399 203.335.5655 christchurchbethany.org Bridgeport, 06608 – St. Luke’s and St. Bethel, 06801 – St. Thomas’ Paul’s 95 Greenwood Ave 594 Kossuth St./PO Box 2156 203.743.1494 203.367.7009 stthomasbethel.org Bridgewater, 06752 – St. Mark’s Bethlehem, 06751 – Christ 5 Main St/PO Box 143 Main St./PO Box 130 860.354.8269 203.266.7698 christepiscopalchurchbethlehem.com Bristol, 06010 – St. John’s 851 Stafford Ave Bloomfield, 06002 – Old St. Andrew’s 860.583.5445 59 Tariffville Rd stjohnsbristol.org 860.242.4660 oldstandrews.net Broad Brook, 06016 – Grace 44 Old Ellington Rd/PO Box 405 Bloomfield, 06002 – St. Stephen’s 860.623.1574 590 Bloomfield Ave gracebroadbrook.com 860.242.1152 ststephensepiscopalchurchbloomfieldct.vpweb.com Brookfield, 06804 – St. Paul’s Bolton, 06043 – St. George’s 174 Whisconier Rd 203.775.9587 1150 Boston Tpk/PO Box 9158 saintpaulsbrookfield.com 860.643.9203 stgeorgesboltonct.org Brooklyn, 06234 – Trinity Branford, 06405 – Trinity 7 Providence Rd/PO Box 276 860.774.9352 1109 Main St trinitychurchbrooklyn.org 203.488.2681 trinitybranford.org
8 Cheshire, 064106 – St. Peter’s East Berlin, 06023 – St. Gabriel’s 59 Main St 68 Main St./PO Box 275 203.272.4041 860.828.3735 stpeterscheshire.org stgabrielseastberlinct.org
Clinton, 06413 – Holy Advent East Haddam, 06423 – St. Stephen’s 83 East Main St/PO Box 536 31 Main St./PO Box 464 860.669.2232 860.873.9547 holyadventclinton.org ststeves.org
Collinsville, 06022 – Trinity East Hartford, 06118 – All Saints 55 River Rd/PO Box 374 444 Hills St. 860.693.8172 860.568.6175 trinitycollinsville.org allsaintseh.com
Danbury, 06810 – St. James’ East Hartford, 06108– St. John’s 25 West St 12 Rector St. 203.748.3561 860.528.1474 saintjamesdanbury.org East Haven, 06512 – Christ & Epiphany Danielson, 06239 – St. Alban’s 39 Park Pl. 254 Broad St 203.467.2310 860.774.6665 christandtheepiphany.com stalbansdanielson.org East Windsor, 06088 – St. John’s Darien, 06820– Ascension (deaf) 92 Main St. c/o St. Luke’s, Darien 860.623.3273 stjohnseastwindsor.org Darien, 06820 – St. Luke’s 1864 Post Rd./PO Box 3128 Easton, 06612 – Christ 203.655.1456 59 Church Rd. saintlukesdarien.org 203.268.3569 christchurcheaston.com Darien, 06820 – St. Paul’s 471 Mansfield Ave. Enfield, 06082 – Holy Trinity 203.655.8773 383 Hazard Ave. stpaulsdarien.org 860.749.2722 holytrinityenfield.com Derby, 06418 – Immanuel St. James’ Essex, 06426 – St. John’s 123 Minerva St./PO Box 859 3 Cross St/PO Box 422 203.734.4149 860.767.8095 Durham, 06422 – Epiphany stjohnsessex.org 196 Main Street/PO Box 337 860.349.9644 epiphanydurham.org
9 Fairfield, 06430 – St. Paul’s Hamden, 06518 – Grace & St. Peter’s 661 Old Post Rd. 2925 Dixwell Ave./PO Box 5065 203.259.3013 203.248.4338 stpaulsfairfield.org graceandstpeters.org
Fairfield, 06430 – St. Timothy’s Hartford, 06103 – Christ Church 4670 Congress St. Cathedral 203.255.2740 45 Church St. sttimschurch.org 860.527.7231 cccathedral.org Fairfield, 06825 - Trinity/St. Michael’s 554 Tunxis Hill Rd. Hartford, 06106 – Good Shepherd 203.368.3225 155 Wyllys St. trinitystmichaels.wixsite.com 860.525.4289 cgshartfordct.org Farmington, 06032 – St. James’ 3 Mountain Rd. Hartford, 06106 – Grace 860.677.1564 55 Newport Ave. stjamesfarmington.org 860.233.0825 gracehartford.org Gales Ferry, 06335 – St. David’s 284 Stoddard’s Wharf Dr/PO Box 296 Hartford, 06112 – St. Martin’s 860.464.6516 290 Cornwall St. saintdavidsgf.org 860.242.0318
Glastonbury, 06830 – St. James’ Hartford, 06112 – St. Monica’s 2584 Main St/PO Box 206 3575 Main St 860.633.8333 860.522.7761 stjamesglastonbury.org stmonicashartford.org
Greenwich, 06830 – Christ Hartford– St. Paul’s (Deaf) 254 East Putnam Ave C/O St. John’s, West Hartford 203.869.6600 christchurchgreenwich.org Hartford, 06105 – Trinity 120 Sigourney St. Greenwich, 06830 – St. Barnabas’ 860.527.8133 954 Lake Ave trinityhartford.org 203.661.5526 stbarnabasgreenwich.org Hebron, 06248 – St. Peter’s 30 Church St. Guilford, 06437– Christ 860.228.3244 11 Park St/PO Box 574 stpetershebron.com 203.453.2279 christchurchguilford.org
10 Higganum, 06441 – St. James’ Marbledale, 06777 – St. Andrew’s (Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry) 247 New Milford Tpke/PO Box 2007 501 Killingworth Rd/PO Box 574 860.868.2275 860.345.0058 standrews-marbledale.weebly.com stjameshigganum.org Meriden, 06450 – St. Andrew’s Huntington, 06484 – St. Paul’s 20 Catlin St 25 Church St. 203.237.7451 203.929.1722 standrewsmeriden.org stpaulsct.org Middlebury, 06762 – St. George’s Ivoryton, 06442 – All Saints’ Tucker Hill Road/PO Box 162 129 Main St/PO Box 576 203.758.9864 860.767.1698 stgeorgesct.com allsaintsivoryton.org Middle Haddam, 06456 – Christ Kent, 06757– St. Andrew’s 66 Middle Haddam Rd/PO Box 81 1 N Main St/PO Box 309 860.267.0287 860.927.3486 christchurchmiddlehaddam.com standrewskent.org Middletown, 06457 – Holy Trinity Killingworth, 06417 – Emmanuel 381 Main St (Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry) 860.347.2591 50 Emmanuel Church Rd/PO Box 686 holytrinityct.org 860.663.1800 churchinthewilderness.org Milford, 06460 – St. Andrew’s (Devon) 283 Bridgeport Ave Lime Rock, 06039 – Trinity 203.874.2701 484 Lime Rock Rd standrewsmilford.org 860.435.2627 trinitylimerock.org Milford, 06460 – St. Peter’s 71 River St Litchfield, 06759 – St. Michael’s 203.874.8562 25 South St/PO Box 248 stpetersmilford.org 860.567.9465 stmichaels-litchfield.org Milton, 06759 – Trinity 536 Milton Rd/PO Box 839 Madison, 06443 – St. Andrew’s 860.567.5369 232 Durham Rd trinitychurchmilton.org 203.245.2584 standrewsmadison.org Monroe, 06468– St. Peter’s 175 Old Tannery Rd Manchester, 06040 – St. Mary’s 203.268.4265 41 Park St stpetersonthegreen.com 860.649.4583
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11 Mystic, 06355 – St. Mark’s New Haven, 06511 – St. Paul’s & St. 15 Pearl St James’ 860.572.9549 57 Olive St stmarksmystic.org 203.562.2143 stpaulstjames.org Naugatuck, 06770 – St. Michael’s 210 Church St New Haven, 06511 – St. Thomas’ 203.729.8249 830 Whitney Ave saintmichaelsnaugatuck.com 203.777.7623 stthomasnewhaven.org New Britain, 06050 – St. Mark’s 147 West Main St/PO Box 1214 New Haven, 06510 – Trinity 860.225.7634 230 Temple St stmarksnewbritain.org 203.624.3101 trinitynewhaven.org New Canaan, 06840 – St. Mark’s 111 Oenoke Ridge Newington, 06111 – Grace 203.966.4515 124 Maple Hill Ave stmarksnewcanaan.org 860.666.3331 gracechurchnew.org New Haven, 06511 – Christ 84 Broadway New London, 06320 – St. James’ 203.865.6354 76 Federal St christchurchnh.org 860.443.4989 stjamesnl.org New Haven, 06511 – St. Andrew’s 266 Shelton Ave New Milford, 06776 – St. John’s 203.562.1080 7 Whittlesey Ave 860.354.5583 New Haven, 06513 – St. James’ stjohnsepiscopalchurch-newmilford.org 62 E Grand Ave 203.467.6958 Newtown, 06470 – Trinity stjamesnewhaven.org 36 Main St 860.426.9070 New Haven, 06511 – St. John’s 400 Humphrey St Niantic, 06357 – St. John’s 203.562.1487 400 Main St/PO Box 810 stjohnsnewhaven.org 860.739.2324 stjohnsniantic.org New Haven, 06511– St. Luke’s 111 Whalley Ave North Branford, 06471 – Zion 203.865.0141 326 Notch Hill Rd stlukeschurchnewhaven.com 203.488.7395 zionepiscopalchurch.org
12 Northford, 06472 – St. Andrew’s Old Saybrook, 06475 – Grace (Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry) 336 Main St 1382 Middletown Ave/PO Box 96 860.388.0895 203.484.0895 graceoldsaybrook.org standrewsnorthford.org Orange, 06477 – Good Shepherd North Guilford, 06437– St. John’s 680 Race Brook Rd 129 Ledge Hill Rd 203.795.6577 203.457.1094 thegoodshepherdorangect.org stjohnsguilford.org Oxford, 06483 – St. Peter’s North Haven, 06473 – St. John’s 421 Oxford Rd 3 Trumbull Pl 203.888.5279 203.239.0156 stpetersofoxfordct.org stjohns-northhaven.org Pine Meadow, 06061 – St. John’s Norwalk, 06855 – Christ 42 Church St/PO Box 27 2 Emerson St 860.379.3062 203.866.7442 reddoors.com christchurcheastnorwalk.org Plainfield, 06374 – St. Paul’s Norwalk, 06851 – St. Paul’s 27 Babcock Ave 60 East Ave 860.564.3560 203.847.2806 stpaulplainfield.org stpaulsnorwalk.org Plainville, 06062 – Our Saviour Norwich, 06360 - Christ Episcopal 115 West Main St. 78 Washington St 860.747.3109 860.887.4249 cecnorwichct.org Pomfret, 06258 – Christ 527 Pomfret St, Box 21 Oakville, 06779 – All Saints’ 860.315.7780 262 Main St christchurchpomfret.org 860.274.2352 allsaintsoakvillect.org Portland, 06480 – Trinity 345 E Main St Old Greenwich, 06870 – St. Saviour’s 860.342.0458 350 Sound Beach Ave trinitychurchportlandct.org 203.637.2262 saintsaviours.org Preston, 06360– St. James (Poquetanuck) 95 Route 2-A Old Lyme, 06371 – St. Anne’s 860.889.0150 82 Shore Rd./PO Box 297 stjamespoquetanuck.ctdiocese.org 860.434.1621 saintannsoldlyme.org Putnam, 06260 – St. Philip’s 63 Grove St./PO Box 628 860.928.3510
13 Quaker Farms, 06478 – Christ Sharon, 06069 – Christ 470 Quaker Farms Rd (Oxford) 9 S Main St 203.888.4936 860.364.5260 ccqf.org christchurchsharon.org
Redding, 06876 – Christ Shelton, 06484 – Good Shepherd 184 Cross Hwy/PO Box 54 186 Coram Ave 203.938.2872 203.924.8050 christchurchredding.org goodshepherdct.org
Ridgefield, 06877 – St. Stephen’s Simsbury, 06070– St. Albans 351 Main St 197 Bushy Hill Rd 203.438.3789 860.658.0406 ststephens-ridgefield.org stalbanssimsbury.org
Riverside, 06878 – St. Paul’s Southbury, 06488 – Epiphany 200 Riverside Ave 262 Main St N 203.637.2447 203.264.8150 stpaulsriverside.org epiphanysouthbury.org
Rocky Hill, 06067– St. Andrew Apostle South Glastonbury, 06073 – St. Luke’s 331 Orchard St. 915 Main St./PO Box 155 860.529.7622 860.633.7175 thechurchofstandrew.org stlukesglastonbury.org
Roxbury, 06783 – Christ Southington, 06489 – St. Paul’s 1 North St/PO Box 4 145 Main St 860.354.4113 860.628.8486 christchurchroxbury.org stpaulsouthington.weebly.com
Salisbury, 06068 – St. John’s Southport, 06490 – Trinity 12 Main St 651 Pequot Ave/PO Box 400 860.435.9290 203.255.0454 stjohnssalisbury.org trinitysouthport.org
Sandy Hook, 06482 – St. John’s South Windsor, 06074– St. Peter’s 5 Washington Ave/PO Box 716 99 Sand Hill Rd 860.426.9938 203.644.8548 stpeters-sw.org Seymour, 06483 – Trinity 91 Church St Stafford Springs, 06076 – Grace 203.888.6596 7 Spring St trinityseymour.ctdiocese.org 860.684.2824 graceepiscopalchurchstaffordsprings.org
14 Stamford, 06903 – Christ the Healer Tariffville, 06081 – Trinity 20 Brookdale Rd 11 Church St 203.322.6991 860.651.0201 christthehealerstamford.org trinitytariffville.org
Stamford, 06901 – Iglesia Betania Thomaston, 06787 – St. Peter’s-Trinity 628 Main St 160 Main St 203.323.1510 860.283.5472 stpeterstrinity.org Stamford, 06901 – L’Eglise de l’Ephanie Episcopale Torrington, 06790 – Trinity 628 Main St 220 Prospect St 203.274.7315 860.482.6027 egliseepiphanie.wixsite.com/epiphanie trinitytorrington.org
Stamford, 06902 – St. Andrew’s Trumbull, 06611 – Christ (Tashua) 1231 Washington Blvd 5170 Madison Ave 203.325.4359 203.268.5566 saintandrewsstamford.org christchurchtashua.com
Stamford, 06903– St. Francis’ Trumbull, 06611 – Grace 2810 Long Ridge Rd 5958 Main St 203.322.2949 203.268.2809 stfrancisstamford.org gracetrumbull.org
Stamford, 06901 – St. John’s Trumbull, 06611 – Trinity 628 Main St 1734 Huntington Tpke 203.348.2619 203.375.1503 stjohns-stamford.org trinitynichols.org
Stonington, 06378 – Calvary Vernon, 06066 – St. John’s 27 Church St 523 Hartford Tpke 860.535.1181 860.872.0517 calvary-stonington.org stjohnsvernonct.org
Storrs, 06268 – St. Mark’s Wallingford, 06492 – St. Paul’s 42 North Eagleville Rd 65 North Main St 860.429.2647 203.269.5050 stmarkschapel.org stpaulswallingford.org
Stratford, 06497– Christ Washington, 06793 – St. John’s 2000 Main St 78 Green Hill Rd/PO Box 1278 203.375.4447 860.868.2527 christchurchstratford.org stjohnswashington.org
15 Waterbury, 06705 – Christ Willimantic, 06226 – St. Paul’s 2030 East Main St 220 Valley St 203.753.6921 860.423.8455 stpaulswillimantic.org Waterbury, 06702 – St. John’s 16 Church St Wilton, 06897 – St. Matthews 203.754.3116 36 New Canaan Rd stjohnsonthegreen.org 203.762.7400 stmatthewswilton.org Watertown, 06795 – Christ The Green/PO Box 166 Windham, 06280 – St. Paul’s 860.274.1910 27 Plains Rd/PO Box 82 Westbrook, 06498 – St. Paul’s 860.423.9653 stpaulswindham.org 53 S. Main St/PO Box 598 860.399.9205 Windsor, 06095 – Grace West Hartford, 06107– St. James’ 311 Broad St 860.688.1232 1018 Farmington Ave gracechurchonthegreen.org 860.521.9620 stjameswh.org Winsted, 06098 – St. James’ West Hartford, 06119– St. John’s 160 Main St 860.379.5657 679 Farmington Ave 860.523.5201 Wolcott, 06716 – All Saints’ sjparish.net 282 Bound Line Rd/PO Box 6015 West Haven, 06516 – Holy Spirit 203.879.2800 allsaintswolcott.ctdiocese.org 28 Church St 203.934.3437 Woodbury, 06798 – St. Paul’s holyspiritwh.org 294 Main St. South/PO Box 5002 Weston, 06883 – Emmanuel 203.263.3541 stpaulswoodbury.org 285 Lyons Plain Rd 203.227.8565 Yalesville, 06492 – St. John the emmanuelweston.org Evangelist Westport, 06880 – Christ & Holy Trinity 360 Church St 75 Church Ln 860.269.9526 203.227.0827 stjohns-yalesville.org chtwestport.org Yantic, 06389 – Grace Wethersfield, 06109 – Trinity Chapel Hill Rd/PO Box 126 300 Main St 860.887.2082 860.529.6825 gracechurchyantic.org trinityepiscopalweth.org
16 Summer Chapels Ivoryton, St. John’s: A camp and conference center of the Church of the Incarnation, New York
Norfolk, Church of the Transfiguration
Old Saybrook, St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Chapel: A summer Chapel supported by voluntary offerings from worshipers. Arrangements are made by a committee of cottagers. West Cornwall, Chapel of St. Joseph and the Angel: Trinity Camp and Conference Center
Chapels of Institutions Armsmear (Home for Ladies), Hartford Salisbury School (for boys), Salisbury St. Elisabeth’s Chapel Chapel
Berkeley Ctr., New Haven Seabury Retirement Community, Chapel of St. Luke, the Dean Bloomfield Chapel Camp Washington, Lakeside Transfiguration Chapel, the South Kent School (for boys), South Bishop Kent St. Michael’s Chapel The Choate– Rosemary school, Wallingford Trinity College Hartford Chapel Chapel
Kent School, Kent Wooster School, Danbury St. Joseph’s Chapel James Marshall Memorial Chapel
The Commons, Meriden Summary All Saints’ Chapel, the Bishop Cathedral: 1 Pomfret School, Pomfret Parishes: 165 The Clark Memorial Chapel Summer Chapels: 4 Chapels of Institutions: 13 Rectory School (for boys), Pomfret St. Andrews Chapel
17 Educational and Charitable Institutions Maintained or conducted by church affiliation corporate and located in Connecticut, but not under the control of the Diocese:
Trinity College, Hartford The Berkeley Divinity School, New Haven Choate-Rosemary School, Wallingford The Kent School Corporation, Kent The Pomfret School, Pomfret The Rectory School, Pomfret St. Thomas’s Day School, Incorporated, New Haven The Salisbury School (for boys), Salisbury The Wooster School, Danbury Episcopal Church at Yale University, New Haven Seabury Retirement Community, Bloomfield Armsmear, A Home for Gentlewoman, Hartford The George Beach Apartments, Hartford The Hunter V. and Elizabeth S. Berg Home, Southport Granbury Memorial Homes, Wethersfield The Liza Huntington Memorial Home, Norwich St. Luke’s Home, Middletown
For information as to object, management, terms of admission, etc., address each institution individually.
18 Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence
As of end-of-year 2015
The date at the left indicates the starting year of the most recent residency in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Bishops
Year Name From Ordained Deacon 1943 The Rt. Rev. Morgan Porteus, D.D. CT Bp. Budlong 09/29/43 1966 The Rt. Rev. Clarence N. Coleridge, D. Min.NY Bp. Stark 01/12/61 1968 The Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith, D.D. CT Bp. Gray 06/11/68 1974 The Rt. Rev. Arthur E. Walmsley, D. Hum. NY Bp. Nash 06/51 1985 The Rt. Rev. James E. Curry, M.Div. CT Bp. Walmsley 06/06/85 1973 The Rt. Rev. Jeffery W. Rowthorn, D.D. UK Bp. Stockwood 09/62 1998 The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, D.Min. Mass Bp. Johnson, 06/01/91 2010 The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Ph.D. Mass Bp. Wissemann, 06/11/88
Year Name From Ordained Deacon 1950 Aaron Manderbach PA Bp. Taitt, May 37 1952 William S. Glazier CT Bp. Gray, June 52 Arthur B. Robertshaw, III CT Bp. Gray, June 52 1953 Jervis S. Zimmerman CT Bp. Gray, March 53 1954 John B. M. Frederick CT Bp. Gray, June 54 1955 Kenneth D. Thomas CT Bp. Gray, June 55 1956 Willoughby Newton CT Bp. Gray, June 56 George W. Razee CT Bp. Gray, June 56 Walter A. Debboli Alb Bp. Richards, May 55 1958 William S. Brison WMass Bp. Lawrence, May 57 Randall C. Giddings NwPa Bp. Sterrett, Sept. 45 Donald H. Peet CT Bp. Gray, June 58 1959 Douglas T. Cooke CT Bp. Gray, June 59 1961 William N. Penfield NJ Bp. Washburn, June 52 Randall S. Harris CT Bp. Gray, June 61 Allan H. O’Neill SD Bp. V. VanDyck, May 54 Edward G. Bierhaus, Jr. Ind Bp. Kirchhoffer, June 57 Robert H. Wellner Be Bp. DeWolfe, April 55 1963 James A. Birdsall LI Bp. DeWolfe, April 57 Edward C. Coolidge CT Bp. Gray, June 63 John A. Rogers CT Bp. Gray, June 63 1964 Richardson A. Libby, Jr. WDC Bp. Dun, June 60
19 Lin K. Robinson NY Bp Gray June 54 David L. Cannon CT Bp. Gray, June 64 1965 R.G.Windsor Spellman WMass Bp. Ragg, May 46 Robert J. Miner RI Bp. Higgins, June 64 1966 George C. Anderhaggen CT Bp. Gray, June 66 Hobart J. Gary LI Bp. Randall, June 47 1967 Edward T. Adkins Mo Bp. Goodwin, Feb. 45 1968 George N. Crocker CT Bp. Gray, June 67 Thomas L. Kilbourn CT Bp. Gray. June 67 Frederick J. Kuhlman CT Bp. Gray, June 67 Thomas F. Beck Nwk Bp. Stark, June 63 Stephen D. Parker PR Bp. Swift, June 67 1969 Robert E. Taylor CT Bp. Esquirol, June 69 Ballard Dorsee WDC Bp. Creighton, June 67 William H. Low NH Bp. Hall, June 65 George E. Hall, Jr. NJ Bp. Banyard, April 57 1970 Robert R. McMurtry Me Bp. Kirkhoffer, May 50 Alfred J. Morris RI Bp. Bloy, Sept. 66 Richard R. Hadden CT Bp. Esquirol, June 70 1971 Richard VanWely Alb Bp. Brown, June 62 David A. Pople CT Bp. Hutchens, June 71 Donald D. Gardner Mass Bp. Washburn, June 54 Robert W. Merchant Mil Bp. Burroughs, June 63 Steven E. Hulme Ia Bp. Smith, June 59 1972 Andrew W. Fiddler Nwk Bp. Stark, June 68 Edward G. Goetz CT Bp. Hutchins, June 72 Richard T. Nolan Mass Bp. Burgess, June 63 1973 Richard A. Ellis WNY Bp. Hall, Feb. 57 Borden W. Painter, Jr. NY Bp. Donegan, June 63 G. Kirkpatrick CT Bp. Hutchens, June 73 Donald R. Lillpopp VT Bp. Lawrence, June 59 William D. Loring NY Bp. Banyard, Dec. 65 1974 Robert E. Deming NH Bp. Higgins, June, Russell L. Deragon RI Bp. Gray, June 54 Peter E. Bushnell CT Bp. Hutchens, June 74 William N. Tedesco CT Bp. Hutchens, June 74 John W. Rick, II Mo Bp. Cadigan, June 74 Bruce M. Shipman NY Bp. Donegan, June 68 1975 Mark A. DeWolf LI Bp. Ellison, May 59 Marcus B. Rogers NY Bp. Donegan, June 66 Ronald S. Gauss NWT Bp. Henton, May 72 Malcolm Roberts, III CT Bp. Hutchens, June 75#8 1976 Francis C. Howard WMass Bp. Whitsey, Oct. 57
20 Michael J.R. Tessman CT Bp. Hutchens, June 76 Raynor W. Andersen NY Bp. Donegan, June 70 1977 Peter D. Quinn RI Bp. Belden, Dec.73 Ronald A. Glaude CT Bp. Hutchens, June 77 1978 Richard L. Aiken NH Bp. Goodwin, June 56 Christopher L. Rose Bp. Porteus, June 78 David A. Owen Chi Bp. Burroughs, June 62 David G. Pritchard Ga Bp. Dun, June 54 Richard E. Mayberry NY Bp. Voegeli, June 71 Barbara West Dal Bp. Davies, June 75 1979 Arthur H. Underwood VA Bp. Dun, June 50 Donald R. Page NJ Bp. Banyard, April 71 William P. Morton PA Bp. DeWitt, June 70 Raymond L. Cox CT Bp. Porteus, June 9 79 James G. Wilson LI Bp. Sherman, June 67 1980 Julia M. Gatta CT Bp. Porteus, June 80 Erik W. Larsen CT Bp. Porteus, June 80 Peter A. Stebinger CT Bp. Porteus, June 80 Richardson W. Schell Chi Bp. Montgomery, May 76 James G. Bradley WVa Bp. Atkinson, June 75 David W. Brown Vt Bp. Gray, June 59 Peter R. Rodgers WMass Bp. Sherman, June 69 1981 John G. Macort, Jr. SeFla Bp. Armstrong, June 63 Andrea Smith CT Bp. Walmsley, June 81 Katheryn Keene-Babcock CT Bp. Walmsley, June 81 Priscilla M. Williams CT Bp. Walmsley, June 81 Kyle M. McGee WDC Bp. Blanchard, June 67 Elizabeth P. Rogers CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 81 1982 Burton MacLean Eur Bp. Kennedy, Aug. 59 Roger B. White CT Bp. Walmsley, June 82 Malcolm B. Greenlee CT Bp. Walmsley, June 82 Armand A. LaVallee RI Bp. Higgins, June 59 Richard H. Mansfield SO Bp. Donegan, Dec. 65 Robert G. Carroon Mil Bp. Hallock, April 62 David A. Norris CT Bp. Hastings, Oct. 82 1983 Magar Bedrosian RI Bp. Hatch, June 58 Andrew L.C.C. Jones WVa Bp. Atkinson, June 74 Ruth H. Bersin CT Bp. Walmsley, June 83 Brendan P. McCormick (rec’d as deacon from RC Church) June 83 Clark F. Coughlin Alb Bp. Hogg, Oct. 80 Victor A. Rogers Miss Bp. Evans, July 69 Gilbert S. Larsen NY Bp. Donegan, June 68 Barry W. Miller NJ Bp. Cole, June 66
21 Jerome W. Meachen Ga Bp. Hargrave, June 67 C. Jon Widing Del Bp. DeWitt, June 66 1984 William Loutrel Ind(1978) Bp. Porteus, June 78 Joseph A. Krasinski NY Bp. Moore, June 82 Carl P. Daw, Jr. SVa Bp. Vache, June 81 Patricia F. Davidson LI Bp. Witcher, June 83 Robert L. Ficks III CT Bp. Walmsley, June 84 Mary Anne Ciriello CT Bp. Walmsley, June 84 Kent C. Smith CT Bp. Walmsley, June 84 Annika L. Warren CT Bp. Walmsley, June 84 Rosalie N. Richards NY Bp. Moore, June 81 Eleanor Lee McGee WDC Bp. Creighton, Oct. 74 Bernardo Lora NY Bp. Wetmore, April 79 Molly O. Louden CT Bp. Walmsley, Sept. 84 William J. Eakins WMass Bp. Hatch, June 69 1985 Zane W. Gordy Mo Bp. Mead, June 69 Peter R. Powell, Jr. WDC Bp. Krumm, June 76 Roddey Reid, Jr. NY Bp. Gravatt, Feb. 44 Michael F. Ray Alb Bp. Mason, June 69 Henry C. Burdick CT Bp. Walmsley, June 85 Ellen L. Tillotson ND Bp. Hopkins, July 83 1986 Robert J. Duval CT Bp. Walmsley, June 86 Thomas J. Furrer CT Bp. Walmlsey, June 86 Anne C. Seddon CT Bp. Walmsley, June 86 Anne B. Kimball CT Bp. Walmsley, June 86 Margaret H. Minnick Be Bp. Gressle, March 82 George W. Jenkins NJ Bp. Stark, June 65 Joyce M. Scales CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 86 Malcolm M. Barnum CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 86 Richard Beattie CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 86 1987 Richard F. Tombaugh Mo Bp. Street, June 58 Bennett A. Brockman CT Bp. Walmsley, June 87 Mary Ann Logue CT Bp. Walmsley, June 87 JoAnn R. Munro CT Bp. Walmsley, June 87 Barbara E. Nixon CT Bp. Walmsley, June 87 Jane B. Stickney CT Bp. Walmsley, June 87 James R. Wheeler WNY Bp. Burt, June 79 Mary Ann Mann Pa Bp. Ogilby, June 84 Mark R. Wood FtW Bp. Davies, June 85 1988 Roger Alling, Jr. Be Bp. Carpenter, June 59 Overton W. Gilkes I Bp. Mandeville, Dec. 56 Charles L. Hoffman Mass Bp. Montgomery, June 68 T. Preston Kelsey II Cal Bp. Pike, June 61
22 H. Bacon Collamore CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 88 George R. Ronkowitz (rec’d as priest from RC Church) Dec. 88 1989 James L. Kellaway WVa Bp. Sherman, June 77 John R. Gilchrist Mo Bp. Murray, June 67 Hope H. Adams CT Bp. Walmsley, June 89 Ann S. Charles CT Bp. Walmsley, June 89 Debra A. Dodd CT Bp. Walmsley, June 89 Bartlett W. Gage CT Bp. Walmsley, June 89 Patricia M. Hames CT Bp. Walmsley, June 89 Leander S. Harding Mass Bp. Wolf, Dec. 80 Pierre Wolff (rec’d as priest from RC Church) Nov. 89 1990 Charles L. Hoffman Mass Bp. Montgomery, June 68 Ellendale M. Hoffman Mass Bp. Brown, June 76 Jeffrey S. Dugan SVa Bp. Wolf, May 80 John L.C. Mitman Ia Bp. Hall, June 65 Cynthia Clark Knapp CT Bp. Walmsley, June 90 Patricia M.E. Portley CT Bp. Walmsley, June 90 Peter Hancock Vaughn CT Bp. Walmsley, June 90 Robert W. Cudworth CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 90 Karen C. Fedorchak CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 90 Patricia C. Joy CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 90 Bruce Mason CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 90 Scott J. Stevens CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 90 1991 John H. Branson Nwk (1974) Bp. Smith, June 74 Sandra A. Belcher Mass Bp. Coburn, June 85 Joanne L. Neel-Richard Fla Bp. Cerveny, June 88 William P. Veinot Me Bp. Chalfant, June 88 Rachel J.Thomas CT Bp. Walmsley, June 91 Elizabeth C. Lewis CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 91 Elena M. Barnum CT Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 91 1992 Joseph L. Pace Tenn Bp. Gates, June 79 Esther L. Chuboff CNY Bp. Whitkker, June 86 Cyril C. Burke NC (1966) Bp. DeWolfe, June 64 Gregory W. Welin CT Bp. Walmsley, June 92 Geoffrey Little CT Bp. Walmsley, June 92 John D. Limpitlaw CT Bp. Walmsley, June 92 Thomas R. White Mass Bp. Appleyard, June 79 Barbara T. Cheney Mich Bp Wolf, June 80 1993 Wilborne A. Austin CT Bp. Walmsley, June 93 Nicholas Lang (rec’d as Priest from Ukranian Orthodox Church) Bp. Kushack, 73 Allyn B. Benedict CT Bp. Walmsley, June 93 Gilbert V. Wilkes CT Bp. Walmsley, June 93 Erl G. Purnell CT Bp. Walmsley, August 93
23 Mark Santucci CP Bp. McNutt, June 82 K. Dexter Cheney Mich Bp. Lewis, June 80 J. Salin Low Pa Bp. Moody, June 90 Jeffery H. Walker Tex Bp. Richardson, June 75 George C. Brower Tenn Bp. Donegan, June 63 Sherrill Scales NY Bp. Hobson, June 57 1995 Lynne A. Griffo Pa Bp. Walker, June 90 Sandra H. Stayner Pgh Bp. Hathaway, June 90 Terry M. Wysong CT Bp. Coleridge, June 95 R.C. Hooper CT Bp. Coleridge, June 95 Richard M. Silbereis NC Bp. Garver, June 87 1996 Kathleen Adams-Shepherd CNY Bp. Coburn, June 82 Robert M.Hall WVa Bp. Sherman, June 71 Julie Kelsey CT Bp Coleridge, June 96 David M. Carter NH (1986) Bp. Walmsley, June 86 Donald F. Allen CT Bp Coleridge, June 96 Marjorie R. S. Roccoberton CT Bp Coleridge, June 96 Hugh W. Tudor Foley CT Bp. Coleridge, Oct. 92 1997 Alan N. Mason SO Bp. Higgins, June 63 Dana Lou Campbell CT Bp. Coleridge, June 97 Jaclyn S. Sheldon CT Bp. Coleridge, June 97 Everett C. Perine NJ Bp. Kerr, June 86 1998 Patricia A. Oglesby PA Bp. W.H. Clark, June 77 Harry A. Elliott WNY Bp. Bowman, Feb. 87 Bruce N. Torrey Roch Bp. Witcher, June 81 David F. Gurniak Fla (1961) Bp. Roberts, May 59 Nihal Delanerolle MN Bp. McNairy John F. Carter NY Bp. Coburn, June 1, 85 Harry L. Knisely Ia Bp. Stevenson, June 69 Robert W. Watson Md (1994) Bp. Gray, June 56 Ellen B. McKinley NJ (1980) Bp. Walmsley, Dec. 80 Daniel E. Mattila MN Bp. Jelinek, Sept. 94 Eloise E. Adams CT Bp. Coleridge, Dec. 98 Mary-Lloyd Brainard CT Bp. Coleridge, Dec. 98 1999 Christopher Leighton Mass Bp. Appleyard, Sep. 79 Richard Mallory NY Bp. Donegan, June 71 Christopher L. Webber NY Bp. DeWolfe, Apr. 56 Kathleen Dorr LI Bp. Walker, June 95 Mary Ann Osborn FL Bp. Cerveny, June 86 Virginia K. Hummel NJ Bp. McKelvey, June 94 Andrew G. Osmun Vt Bp. Appleyard, Oct 75 Judith S. Green Lex Bp. EW Jones, June 96 Robert K. Stuhlmann NJ Bp. Burgess, Nov 71
24 Allen, Russell H Mil (1968) Bp. Gray, June 68 June White-Hassler CT Bp. Smith, Sept. 99 Anthony Dinoto CT Bp. Coleridge, June 99 Mary Gates CT Bp. Coleridge, June 99 2000 James R. Low Mass Bp. Stokes, June 69 William E. Hardwick Los Bp. Talton, June 92 Charles M. Baker, Jr. SC Bp. Haynesworth, June 87 Kurt J. Huber MI Bp. Wood, June 98 Halsey Stevens RI (1965) Bp. Gray, June 65 Joan P. Phelps WMass (1990)Bp. Walmsley, June 90 Anna S. Pearson Mass Bp. Johnson, May 92 Nancy Gossling CT Bp. Smith, June 00 Donald Hamer CT Bp. Smith, June 00 Linda Spiers CT Bp. Smith, June 00 DeOla Barfield CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 02 Donald Richey CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 02 Robert Sireno CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 00 Jose Mestre’ CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 00 2001 Wectnick Paul Hai Bp. Garnier, Sept. 77 Robert J. Brooks WDC Bp. Bailey, June 73 Mark E.Given Pa Bp. Morton, June 89 David A. Feyrer Be Bp. Warnecke, June 69 Margaret E. Normann NY Bp. Dennis, June 93 Robert E. Friedrich NH Bp. Moore, June 86 R. Sherman Beattie IN (1952) Bp. Gray, June 52 Amy M. Eagan Nwk Bp. McElvey, June 99 Marston Price Mass Bp. Cochrane, Aug 82 Robert E. Black HSB Bp. Lichtenberger, June 57 Daniel Morgan Ga (1993) Bp. Walmsley, June 93 Ellen Huber CT Bp. Smith, June 01 Horace Johnson CT Bp Smith, June 01 Erich Anderson-Krengel CT Bp. Smith, June 01 Vicki Davis CT Bp. Smith, June 01 2002 Marian Stinson Los Bp. Borsch, June 91 John M. Miller MA Bp. Creighton, June 68 Donald F. Thompson Alg Bp of Algoma, Canada Helen M. Moore Chi Bp. Johnson, May 92 Barbara Conners OR Bp. Ladehoff, Dec. 96 Marilyn L.C. Anderson CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Harlon L. Dalton CT Bp. Smith, June 022 Valerie W. Dixon CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Kathryn Green-McCreight CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Malinda M.E. Johnson CT Bp. Smith, June 02
25 Ellen K.G. Kennedy CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Susan J. McCone CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Alice A. Mindrum CT Bp. Smith, June 02 Stephen Klots Mass Bp. Shaw, June 00 Victoria Miller NY Bp. Grein, June 90 Moses Aderibole Nigeria Bp. Aderin, June 86 Andrew Zeman (1971) SVa Bp. Hutchens, Dec 71 Gail Keenney-Mulligan Okla Bp. Spears, May 84 Estelle Webb Be Bp. Marshall, Oct 96 Michel Belt Nwk Bp. McKelvey, June 97 2003 Frederick Crysler Ky Bp. DeWitt, June 68 Elizabeth D.U. Starbuck Tex Bp. Sterling, June 93 Robert M. Stocksdale SD Bp. Heistand, June 91 Alsid de Chambeau LI Bp. Brady, June 61 Daniel Heischman WDC Bp. Krumm, May 76 James A. Mulligan OK R.C. Church, June 55 Jose A. Diaz PR Bp. Froylan, July 87 Marilyn Gilbert EMich Bp. Beidel, Jr., July 98 Donna Downs CT Bp. Smith, June 03 Joan E. Fittz CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Diane L. Hovey CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Agnes R. Johnson CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Carolyn C. Legg CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Gary A. Mongillo CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Kyle W. Pedersen CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Cathy J. Puskarz CT Bp. Smith, Dec. 03 Kate Heichler CT Bp. Smith, June 03 Tracy Johnson CT Bp. Smith, June 03 Audrey Scanlon CT Bp. Smith, June 03 David Stayner CT Bp. Smith, June 03 2004 Jonathan H. Folts WTex Bp. Folts, June 96 Richard Maxwell NY Bp Grein , February 99 Kimberly S. Folts WTex Bp. McNutt, Jr., June 04 Godwin Agbo Kaduna Bp. Robert C. Hooper Mass Bp. Coleridge, June 95 Andrea Bowlby Mass Bp. June 04 John Burton CT Bp. Smith, June 04 Maureen Peitler-Lederman CT Bp. Smith, June 04 Amy Welin CT Bp. Smith, June 04 2005 J. Allison St. Louis WDC Bp. Dixon, January 01 Paul Carling VT Bp. Ely, December 02 James D. Cooke SO Bp. Thompson, Jr., June 98 Judith A. Cowper Be Bp. Walmsley, June 92
26 Nicholas T. Porter Eur Bp. Coleridge, June 94 Geoffrey Hahneman SVa Bp. Cilley, June 80 Lisa DiNunno Mass Bp. Bane, Jr., June 99 Stanley C. Kemmerer Mass Bp. Butterfield, June 69 Javier Franco Bp. Merino, October 84 2005 Evette E. Austin CT Bp. Smith, June 05 Angela H. Rowley CT Bp. Smith, June 05 Heidi M. Truax CT Bp. Smith, June 05 Margaret H. Sullivan CT Bp. Smith, June 05 Diane R. Caggiano CT Bp. Smith, September 05 Marguerite W. Gillen CT Bp. Smith, September 05 Knute C. Hansen CT Bp. Smith, September 05 Amy L. Reichman CT Bp. Smith, September 05 2006 Lynda Tyson CT Bp. Chilton, December 05 Molly James ME Bp. Chilton, December 05 Robert Ross CA Bp. Johnson, February 93 John Corbiere Mass Bp. Porteus, January 79 Lois Keen Pa Bp. Townsend, January 99 Scott Lee Ark Bp. Sanders, December 92 Audrey Murdock Cpa Bp. McLeod, October 00 Bryan S. Bywater CT Bp. Smith, June 06 Carol Ann Hoidra CT Bp. Smith, June 06 Douglass T. Lind CT Bp. Smith, June 06 Angela H. Rowley CT Bp. Curry, January 06 Margaret H. Sullivan CT Bp. Smith, January 06 Heidi M. Truax CT Bp. Ramos-Orench, Jan. 06 Robert J. Boulter CT Bp. Smith, December 06 Nicki S. Kimes CT Bp. Smith, December 06 2007 Ismail Shahrokh Dezhbod, Deacon, (tran. from the Dio. of Jerusalem & the Middle East) Mary Jane Donohue CT Bp. Smith June 07 Ronald James Kolanowski CT Bp. Smith June 07 Ian Stephen Markham CT Bp. Smith June 07 José Lino Martínez González CT Bp. Smith June 07 Susan Elizabeth Cavanagh Wyper CT Bp. Smith June 07 Max A. Myers WNY Bp. Garrison, December 99 Alex Dyer MN Bp. Jelinek, June 05 Carolyn Sue Archer CT Bp. Smith September 07 Doreen Ann Bottone CT Bp. Smith September 07 Douglas Brian Engwall CT Bp. Smith September 07 Lee Forshaw CT Bp. Smith September 07 Nancy Elizabeth Gage CT Bp. Smith September 07 Donna Claire Wodarek Gray CT Bp. Smith September 07 Christopher Michael Holms CT Bp. Smith September 07
27 Patricia Gladys Jackson CT Bp. Smith September 07 Elizabeth Ann Knauff CT Bp. Smith September 07 Edrice Veronica Viechweg CT Bp. Smith September 07 Richard C. Alton PA Bp. Walmsley, June 88 2008 Elsa H. Worth NH Bp. Robinson, December 06 David R. Anderson PA Bp. Griswold, June 89 Allison Read NY Bp. Sisk, March 03 Peter W. Floyd VT Bp. Francis, June 65 Catharine Randall RG Bp. Steenson June 07 Randall Balmer RG Bp. Steenson May 06 Grace Pritchard Burson CT Bp. Smith June 08 Sandra Lee Cosman CT Bp. Smith June 08 Bret Bowie Hays CT Bp. Smith June 08 Lucy Driscoll LaRocca CT Bp. Smith June 08 Rita Teschner Powell CT Bp. Smith June 08 Dawn Marie Stegelmann CT Bp. Smith June 08 Lee Ann D. Tolzmann MD Bp. Ihloff June 01 2009 Mary A. Canavan RI Bp. Ladhoff May 99 Peter F. Walsh AZ Bp. Grein 94 E. Bevan Stanley Nwk Bp. Walmsley June 83 Paul A. Jacobson CT Bp. Smith June 09 Debra K. A. Slade CT Bp. Smith June 09 W. Alfred Tisdale, Jr. CT Bp. Smith June 09 Andrew W. Walter NY Bp. Sisk March 07 Paul R. Briggs WMA Bp. Wolf June 81 Suzannah Rohman VA Bp. Creighton June 99 Robert P. Clements WMA Bp. Moodey June 85 Rev. Kristina D. Lewis VT Bp. Ely June 05 Linda S. Arsenie CT Bp. Smith June 09 Diane M. Peterson CT Bp. Smith June 09 Elizabeth H. Skaleski CT Bp. Smith June 09 Joseph E. Shepley NY Bp. Buchanan June 96 James D. Speer MN Bp. Of the Yukon November 79 Robert W. Woodroofe, III MA Bp. Kellogg June 68 2010 Victoria Evelyn Baldwin CT Bp. Douglas June 10 Eric Vincent Jeuland CT Bp. Douglas June 10 Jane Catherine Eppley Jeuland CT Bp. Douglas June 10 David Kevin McIntosh CT Bp. Douglas June 10 Danielle Elizabeth Tumminio CT Bp. Douglas June 10 Amanda K. Gott NH Bp. O'Neill June 05 James B. Lemler CHI Bp. Sheridan June 76 Judith Rhodes PA Bp. Johnson June 93 Judith Alexis OH Bp. Ottley July 06
28 Nathan Speck-Ewer ECR Bp. Smith 02 2011 Ann J. Broomell FL Bp. Harris June 95 Kathleen H. Berkowe NY Bp. Sisk March 10 Sharon K. Gracen LA Bp. Waynick June 10 Carmen Christine Germino CT Bp. Douglas June 11 Juliusz Siegmond Jodko CT Bp. Douglas June 11 Kristin Elizabeth Kaulbach Miles CT Bp. Douglas June 11 Alan Cameron Murchie CT Bp. Douglas June 11 Carolyn Jackson Sharp CT Bp. Douglas June 11 Edgar Garland Taylor CT Bp. Douglas June 11 R. Harrison West WA Bp. Ladehoff May 91 Mark K. J. Robinson OH Bp. Chalfant 88 Mark H. Byers SD Bp. Smith 01 Adam Yates CHI Bp. Lee June 10 Denise McGovern Adessa CT Bp. Ahrens September 11 Dennis Edward Kane CT Bp. Ahrens September 11 Thomas Nicholas Mariconda CT Bp. Ahrens September 11 2012 John Donnelly NWK Bp. Black June 81 Kerith Harding OR Bp. Hampton May 09 Steven Domienik SHO Bp. Breidenthal June 08 Edward D. Pardoe NY Bp. Sisk March 09 Steven C. Ling BTH Bp. Marshall March 07 Colin M. Chapman CT Bp. Curry June 12 John M. Gilpin CT Bp. Curry June 12 Keith A. Voets CT Bp. Curry June 12 J. Hugh A. James July 2012 (transfer from St David’s Diocese, Province of Wales) Bonnie Anderson CT Bp. Ahrens September 12 Emily Phillips CT Bp. Ahrens September 12 2013 Timothy Hodapp MN Bp. Jelinek January 10 Esmail Dezhbod CT Bp. Curry November 13 Rowena J. Kemp CT Bp. Douglas June 13 Eddie Lopez BTH Bp. Marshall June 11 Ann Lovejoy Johnson WV Bp. Gibbs Jr. December 01 Jose E. Irizarry PR Whitney Altopp Nwk Bp. Adams III June 02 George Roberts USC Bp. Henderson May 09 Frank Tuchols CT Bp. Douglas August 13 Mark Lingle CT Bp. Douglas October 13 2014 Patricia Pasley CT Bp. Douglas January 14 Michael Edward Carroll CT Bp. Curry Mary 14 Patrick Bush CT Bp. Curry March 14 Kim Jeanne Litsey CT Bp. Ahrens October 14 Robert Bergner (Received from Diocese of Montreal, Canada) November 14
29 Diana M. Rogers MN Bp. Whitmore January 08 Hilary Greer NY Bp. Sisk March 11 Richard Meadows CFL Bp. Hollerith IV June 11 Adam Thomas Mass Bp. Klusmeyer December 07 Marissa Rohrbach PA Bp. Bennison January 12 Patricia Coller WMA Bp. Tennis September 91 Stephanie McDyre Johnson NY Bp. Sisk March 10 Robert Emmons Neville ECR Bp. Gray-Reeves January 13 2015 Amjad Samuel CT Bp. Smith June 09 Julia Fritts MD Bp. Rabb June 08 Margaret Hodgkins NWK Bp. Spong June 96 Whitney Edwards VA Bp. Lee June 07 Kate Kelderman VA Bp. Lee June 04 Luk De Volder (Received from RC) Bp. Whalon June 05 Denise Cabana CT Bp. Smith June 02 Katherine Herron Piazza OH Bp. Hollingsworth June 06 Peter Thompson WA Bp. Budde November 14 Susan Pinkerton OK Bp. Konieczny June 08 Miguelina Howell DR Bp. Holguin-Khoury Sept. 01 George Kovoor (Trans Church of England) Bp. Douglas June 15 Carlos de la Torre CT Bp. Douglas April 15 Nathan Ives CT Bp. Ahrens July 15 Melissa Lamkin CT Bp. Ahrens October 15
30 Lay Delegates & Alternates Attending Convention 2015
Ansonia – Christ Cheshire – St. Peter’s Sharon Samela, William Banks, Michaela Wagner, Charles Dimmick Eunice Sabatini Clinton – Holy Advent Bantam – St. Paul’s Nicholas Rawlings, Margie Faulkner Greg Breault, Dwight Keeney Collinsville – Trinity Bethany – Christ Keith Viering, Karanne Farling Lee Toth, Babs Ross Danbury – St. James’ Bethel – St. Thomas’ Linda Harrison, Denise Holl Fred Scipione, William Hempkill Darien – St. Luke’s Bethlehem – Christ Martha Cook, John Margaret Coe Schlachtenhaufen
Bloomfield – Old St. Andrew’s Darien – St. Paul’s Patti Penney, Barby Howe Judy Robson, Eric Swedberg
Branford – Trinity Durham – Church of the Epiphany James Atkinson, David Smith Lynda Beichner
Bridgeport – Calvary & St. George’s East Berlin – St. Gabriel’s Howard Raabe Jr. Mark Pruzin, Paula Paige
Bridgeport – St. John’s East Haddam – St. Stephen’s Valzie Peterkin, Pamela Williams Lloyd Neudecker, Gray Sawyer
Bridgeport – St. Mark’s East Hartford – All Saints William Barfield, Frankie Williams Sally Moore, Irene Nurse-Cohen
Bridgewater – St. Mark’s East Haven – Christ & Epiphany Blanchette Wells Bailey, Nancy Wendy Collomore, Judith Abruoso Sutherland East Windsor – St. John’s Broad Brook – Grace Elizabeth Silva, JoAnn Shupe Ronald Gregary Easton – Christ Brookfield – St. Paul’s Cindy Strachan David Szen, Cathy Schrull Enfield – Holy Trinity Brooklyn – Trinity Brittany Crabtree Alice Ennis, Elizabeth Beach
31 Essex – St. John’s Hartford – St. Martin’s Dan Stypa, James Myslik, Suzy Delores Dunn, Paulette Blythe Burke, Karen van der Horst, David Dorrance Hartford – St. Monica’s Terri Jones Thomas, Walter Fairfield – St. Paul’s Benjamin Wendy Cudmore, Susan Tom, James Turner Hartford – Trinity Mark MacGougan, Casey Rousseau, Fairfield – St. Timothy’s Barbara Morton Chip Campbell Hebron – St. Peter’s Fairfield - Trinity/St. Michael’s Maryann Hickelton, Brian Swanson Earl Dugan, Dave Weddell Higganum – St. Jame’s Farmington – St. James’ Cheryl Czuba Deborah Agrella, David Paye Huntington – St. Paul’s Gales Ferry – St. David’s Jeanne McManus, Lilly Beall Ken Nogacek, Jill Foster Kent – St. Andrew’s Glastonbury – St. James’ Lynn Perry, Jeffery West Caryl Donovan, Becky Lee, Fred Larson Killingworth – Emmanuel Marilyn Barnett Greenwich – Christ Nancy Maulsby, Dick Hollister Lime Rock – Trinity Beverly Becker Greenwich – St. Barnabas’ Stuart Orrick, Alicia Orrick Litchfield – St. Michael’s Mary Loyer, Meredith Penfield Guilford – Christ Jean Valentine, Caroline Herrick, Madison – St. Andrew’s Kay Claiborn Lynn Milner, Mary Merkle-Scotland
Hamden – Grace & St. Peter’s Manchester – St. Mary’s Peter Festa, Judy Crocker Elizabeth Bickley, Valerie Huestis
Hartford – Christ Church Cathedral Marbledale – St. Andrew’s Rose Fichera-Eagen, Lucy Groening Frances Chamberlain
Hartford – Good Shepherd Meriden – All Saints Paul Zimmerman, Maribel Amaro Bertha Sasso, Roxana Olivares
Hartford – Grace Meriden – St. Andrew’s Claudia Gwardyak, Bill Pascucci Carolyn MacDuff, Martha Murphy, Karen Roesler
32 Middle Haddam – Christ New Haven – St. Paul’s & St. James’ Leigh Beatty, Sandy Beatty Marilyn Bergen, Lynn Zelem
Middlebury – St. George’s New Haven – St. Thomas’ Sally Ploski, Kenneth Heidkamp Dorothy Asch
Middletown – Holy Trinity New Haven – Trinity Diane Reid, Ronald Reid, Taylor Murray Harrison, Mike Reynolds, Duckworth Janet Hutchins
Milford – St. Andrew’s New London – St. James’ Kevin Pasley, Patricia Pasley, Gail Grace Barnum, Sue Chojnacki, Utitus Ronald Steed
Milford – St. Peter’s New Milford – St. John’s Stephen Winters Jessica Keizer, Flora E. Quammie
Milton – Trinity Newington – Grace Eileen Litwin, Johanna Hurkmans Karen Halpert
Monroe – St. Peter’s Newtown – Trinity Marilee Prusaczyk, Jamie Morris Barbara Chamberlain, George Rockwell Mystic – St. Mark’s Pam Allen, Ernest Adams Niantic – St. John’s Marybelle Amaro Naugatuck – St. Michael’s Kara Euvino, Frank Euvino North Branford – Zion Ann McGloin, Diane Iglesias New Britain – St. Mark’s Garrett Holland, Barbara Campbell, North Guilford – St. John’s Bob Kissel Kathleen Powers
New Canaan – St. Mark’s North Haven – St. John’s Eileen Kennedy, Jill Sautkulis Joan Hunt, Beth Devoe, Gayle Maynard New Haven – Christ Barry Mc Murtrey, Stephen Young Norwalk – Christ Don Burr, Marsha Dunn New Haven – St. James’ R. Fabian Ortiz, Peter Treffers Norwalk – Iglesia Betania Claudia Carvajal New Haven – St. John’s Ruth Lively Norwalk – St. Paul’s Katherine Adamson, Bob Giolitto, New Haven – St. Luke’s Jeffery Koller, Louise Truax William Spruill, Valerie Stanley
33 Norwich - Christ Episcopal Roxbury – Christ Mary Elizabeth Lang Margaret Mongin, James Lowe
Oakville – All Saints’ Salisbury – St. John’s Spike Panilaitis David Bayersdorfer, Theodore O’Neill Old Greenwich – St. Saviour’s Rose-Ann Moore Seymour – Trinity Teresa Smith, Marjorie Childs Old Lyme – St. Anne’s Anne Rowthorn Sharon – Christ Cathy Casey Old Saybrook – Grace Julie Peace, David Kirpas Shelton – Good Shepherd Linda Horbal Orange – Good Shepherd Linda Cleaver, Sarah Greifenberger, Simsbury – St. Albans Janet Scaglia Sharon Braden, Bob Moody
Oxford – St. Peter’s South Glastonbury – St. Luke’s Laura Balouskus Judy Nokes, Hayden Pratt, Carol Ward, Ron Zdrojeski Pine Meadow – St. John’s Anne Hall, Robert Osborne South Windsor – St. Peter’s Martha Houlroyd, Peter Brin Plainville – Our Saviour Foster White, Stephen Karwowski Southbury – Epiphany Vicki Braucci Pomfret – Christ Sky Bridgman, Caroline Sloat Southington – St. Paul’s Kurt Ryder, Quintin Johansen, Portland – Trinity Katherine Stewart-Kelley Carol Hill, Sean Donadio Southport – Trinity Preston – St. James (Poquetanuck) Nelson North, Margaret North, Gael Sylvia Corriea, Ian Sharpe Ficken
Putnam – St. Phillip’s Stafford Springs – Grace Susan Moon, Diane Cooney Herb Kingsbury, Joyce Steimer
Quaker Farms – Christ Stamford – Christ the Healer Robert Thiel Peter Romersa
Redding – Christ Stamford – L’Eglise de l’Ephanie Episcopale Susan Watson, Connie Borofsky Patricia Chery
Riverside – St. Paul’s Ken Rogozinski, Linda Porter
34 Stamford – St. Andrew’s West Hartford – St. James’ Gloria Morrow David Dynowski, Ann Cooke
Stamford – St. Francis’ West Hartford – St. John’s Cathy Ostuw, Patricia Lydon Colin Gillespie, Jeff Verney, Heather Simson Stamford – St. John’s Sunny Sterns, Denise Wade West Hartford – St. Paul’s Mission Antonnette Crosta, Melissa Render Stonington – Calvary Shirley Wick, Frederick Ball, Anne West Haven – Holy Spirit deKay Gene Leitermann
Storrs – St. Mark’s Westbrook – St. Paul’s William Morgan Dave Cahill
Stratford – Christ Weston – Emmanuel Marian Knight, Susan Hovan Betsy Ready
Tariffville – Trinity Westport – Christ & Holy Trinity Henry Rau, Edmond Gaidos Bruce Gaylord, Gail Kelly, Sabino Rodriguez Thomaston – St. Peter’s/Trinity Robert Lee, Scott Nelson Wethersfield – Trinity Jessie Karpf, Kathryn Cole Torrington – Trinity Mary Hart, Jean Nadle Willimantic – St. Paul’s Noreen Nadile, Andrew Seeling Trumbull – Grace Fiona Varker Wilton – St. Matthews Sharon Pearson, Steve Hudspeth Trumbull – Trinity Robert Pitzschler Windham – St. Paul’s Dana Kessler, Donna Barra Vernon – St. John’s Connie Satton, Shirley Cosman Windsor – Grace Cathy Drake, Dayna Reardon Wallingford – St. Paul’s Andrew Bravo, Kristin Liu Wolcott – All Saints’ Ouida Green, Michael DeNegris Waterbury – St. John’s Don Pomeroy, Marian Carroll, Woodbury – St. Paul’s Osvaldo Pagan Barbara Grant, Mahlon Breon, Jr.
Watertown – Christ Kathleen Trowbridge, Christopher
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35 Minutes of the 231st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut
Friday, November 14, 2015 Crowne Plaza Cromwell, Connecticut
In accordance with the Constitution of the Diocese of Connecticut, the Two Hundred and Thirty-First Annual Convention of the Diocese was held on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 2015, in a place designated by the Bishop with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, viz, the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, Connecticut. Following check-in, the Convention was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by the President of the Convention, the Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, Bishop of Connecticut.
Bishop Douglas made opening remarks and then requested that Joseph Carroll, Jr., member of the Standing Committee, present the Call of the Roll of Orders.
Roll of Orders Joseph Carroll, Jr. presented the Roll of Orders for Convention and certified the accuracy of the Roll of 345 clerical members of Convention eligible to participate and the Roll of 355 Lay Delegates of Convention eligible to participate.
Registration indicated that 150 Clerical members and 151 Lay Delegates were present on Friday afternoon at the start of business, and Bishop Douglas recognized that a quorum was present.
Rules of Order & Order of the Day The Rev. Sandra Cosman, Secretary of the Diocese, moved the adoption of the Rules of Order, as published, and upon a vote of the Convention, the Rules of Order were adopted.
The Rev. Sandra Cosman moved the adoption of the Order of the Day for the 231st Annual Convention as published. Upon the vote of the Convention, the Order of the Day was adopted.
Resolution #1 Granting Parish Status to Christ Church, Watertown The Rev. Adam Yates, Secretary of Convention, moved the resolution. Bishop Douglas invited the sponsors to speak in favor of the resolution. The motion was seconded. The Rev. Mary Gates, Christ Church, Watertown, addressed the Convention.
36 The resolution carried and Bishop Douglas congratulated Christ Church, Watertown and invited the Rev. Mary Gates to introduce the delegation from Christ Church, Watertown. The Convention then sang the doxology in celebration.
Bishop Douglas introduced Dr. Kirk Hadaway, Officer of Congregational Research from the Office of the Presiding Bishop.
Bishop Douglas the recognized the Rev. Adam Yates to announce the Assistant Secretaries and Tellers for Convention.
The Rev. Yates presented and thanked the Assistant Secretaries for serving at the Convention: June Aziz, Michael Belt, Phil Bjornberg, Danelie Millien, Amy Welin, and Kate Heichler. The Rev. Yates then presented and thanked the Tellers serving at the Convention: June Aziz, Phil Bjornberg, and Danelie Millien.
The Rev. Yates addressed the pending change of term length for members of the Standing Committee and reviewed the rules for voting, including the need to rank selections for each election, and announced that voting would close on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Adam Yates thanked the Convention Planning Committee for their work planning the 231st Convention and invited anyone interested to help plan future conventions to join the planning committee.
The Rev. Yates announced the date and location of the 2016 Annual Convention, to take place on November 19-20 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. In addition, the Rev. Yates made several housekeeping announcements, encouraging people to pick up their parish’s box of Crux magazine, to take part in updating their information in the ECCT database, and to make use of the new Convention App while also participating in social media at Convention, using #ECCT.
Nominations The Rev. Yates presented the following nominations to:
Commission on Ministry The Rev. Harlon Dalton The Rev. CJ Puskarz The Rev. Carlos de la Torre The Rev. Marissa Rohrbach Tokunbo Green Gray Sawyer Nancy Horn The Rev. Debra Slade The Rev. Maureen Lederman Dan Taylor-Stypa The Rev. Tom Mariconda Rebecca Trautmann The Rev. David McIntosh (Chair)
37 Disciplinary Board: The Rev. Ted Pardoe Eric Rennie Donna Hyrb The Rev. Linda Spiers The Rev. Robert Taylor Tokunbo Green The Rev. Joe Pace Denise Holl The Rev. Page Rogers
Board of the Church Scholarship Society The Rev. Harlon Dalton The Rev. CJ Puskarz The Rev. Carlos de la Torre The Rev. Marissa Rohrbach Tokunbo Green Gray Sawyer Nancy Horn The Rev. Debra Slade The Rev. Maureen Lederman Dan Taylor-Stypa The Rev. Tom Mariconda Rebecca Trautmann The Rev. David McIntosh (Chair)
The Rev. Yates moved the nominations be approved as presented. There was no discussion and the motion carried.
The Rev. Yates moved that the Bishops be authorized to nominate candidates to these committees between Convention, and for Diocesan Executive Council to approve those nominations. There was no discussion and the motion carried. The Rev. Yates then moved the election of Sandra Lynch as the Assistant Treasurer of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. The motion was seconded and carried.
Bishop Douglas then recognized the Rev. David McIntosh, Chair of the Commission on Ministry, and the Rev. Molly James, Dean of Formation to introduce transitional deacons, new priests, postulants, and candidates in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Ordination Process for the Diaconate April Alford Harkey Ned Lewis Don Burr Elaine Sleath Jessie Karpf Ron Steed
Ordination Process for the Priesthood Sharon Betts Stephen Nagy Philip Bjornberg Madeline Pantalena Darryl Burke Ann Perrott Brett Figlewski Thom Peters Jane Hale Tuesday Rupp Stacey Kohl Benjamin Straley Didi Millien
38 Transitional Deacons The Rev. Nathan Ives The Rev. Melissa Lamkin The Rev. Peter Johnston The Rev. Carlos de la Torre
Newly Ordained Priests The Rev. Patrick Bush The Rev. Alan Murchie
Bishop Douglas recognized the Rev. Lee Ann Tolzmann to recognize clergy new to the Episcopal Church in Connecticut since the Annual Convention in 2014: The Rev. John Conners The Rev. Andrew Moore The Rev. Suzanne Culhane The Rev. Susan Pinkerton The Rev. John Gedrick The Rev. Peter Thompson The Rev. Rebekah Hatch The Rev. Denise Cabana The Rev. Katharine Herron-Piazza The Rev. Julia Fritts The Rev. Margaret Hodgkins The Rev. Danny Lennox The Rev. John Hooker The Rev. Elon White The Rev. Charlotte LaForest The Rev. John Whitnah The Rev. Matthew Lindeman
Bishop Douglas recognized Lynn Brooks, Treasurer of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, to report on the fiscal health of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Following Lynn Brook’s presentation, Bishop Douglas noted that the Budget of Convention (Resolution #1) would be moved after the TREC-CT resolution had been heard and decided, on Saturday.
Bishop Douglas recognized several of ECCT Deacons, the Rev. Bonnie Matthews and the Rev. Tom Mariconda, as well as postulants, Ned Lewis, Elaine Sleath, and Ron Steed, for a report on paying a living wage in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, which is included in the reports section of this journal.
Resolutions Bishop Douglas recognized Secretary Yates, on behalf of the Committee on Faith and Order, to introduce the resolutions.
The full text of the resolutions, as adopted, can be found in the supporting documents of this Journal starting on page 50 of this Journal.
39 Resolution #2 Clergy Compensation for 2016
The Rev. Adam Yates moved the resolution. Bishop Douglas asked Lynn Brooks, Treasurer of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to speak in favor and on behalf of the sponsors. Bishop Douglas invited table discussions on the resolution for five minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate. • Fred Scipione, St. Thomas, Bethel, proposed an amendment to change the amount for continuing education to $1,750. The motion was seconded and there was no discussion. o The amendment carried. • Brian Swanson, St. Peter’s, Hebron, spoke in favor of the resolution. • The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, made a motion to amend the resolution to increase continuing education to 100% of FT for half and ¾ time clergy, and to amend the health care contributions to 85-100%. The motion was seconded. o Katherine Stewart-Kelly, St. Paul’s, Southington, made a motion to divide the amendment. It was seconded and the motion carried. o The amendment to increase continuing education to 100% for half and ¾ time clergy carried. o The Rev. Robert Neville, Christ Church, Tashua, spoke against the amendment. o Jil Sautkulis, St. Mark’s, New Canaan, asked for clarification on the amendment. Bishop Douglas recognized Canon Louis Fuertes, who address the question. o Jil Sautkulis, St. Mark’s, New Canaan, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Jim Wheeler, St. John’s, Stamford, spoke against the amendment. o Daniele Gaherty, Trinity, Lime Rock, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Stan Kemmerer, retired priest, spoke in favor of the amendment. o The Rev. Chip Elliott made a motion to amend the amendment to be 50- 100% of healthcare costs. § The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, spoke against the amendment to the amendment. § The amendment to the amendment failed. o The amendment to increase the health care contributions failed. • Ian Sharpe, St. James, Poquetanuck, spoke in favor of the resolution.
The resolution, as amended, carried.
Bishop Douglas turned over the chair to Bishop Ahrens.
40 Resolution #3 Term of Standing Committee Members
The Rev. Adam Yates moved the resolution. Bishop Ahrens invited the Rev. Alex Dyer to speak to the resolution on behalf of the sponsors. Bishop Ahrens invited table discussions on the resolution for five minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate. • The Rev. Chip Elliot, Grace, Windsor, asked a question for clarity. • The Rev. Bob Miner, retired clergy, proposed an amendment to set up a “rota,” electing three members to avoid all going off at the same time. Three people elected for 1 year three elected for 2 years, three for 3 years with those remaining serving only 2 years. o The Rev. Greg Welin, St. Paul’s, Woodbury, spoke in opposition to the amendment. o Casey Russo, Trinity, Hartford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Jim Wheeler, St. John’s, Stamford, asked a point of order and spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Bob Miner, retired clergy, spoke in favor of the amendment. o The amendment failed. • The Rev. Bill Loring, St. Paul’s, Brookfield, amended the resolution in the fourth resolve to read, “In such manner that two new members in each order shall be elected each year for three year terms. o The amendment carried. • Ted Mollegen, St. James, Glastonbury, spoke against the resolution. • The Rev. Greg Welin, St. Paul’s, Woodbury, spoke in favor of the resolution. • The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, spoke in favor of the resolution. • The Rev. Bill Hardwick, Church of our Savior, Plainville, called the question. o The motion was seconded and carried.
The resolution, as amended, carried.
The Rev. Alex Dyer made a motion for the convention to consider a resolution from the floor. The motion carried and it was announced that the resolution would be considered on Saturday.
Resolution #4 Eliminate Signatures for Nomination
The Rev. Adam Yates moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Ahrens recognized the Rev. Alex Dyer to speak to the resolution on behalf of the sponsors. Bishop Ahrens then invited table discussions on the resolution for five minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate.
41 • Colin Gillespie, St. John’s, West Hartford, proposed an amendment to make it “signed by at least five voting members of Convention.” The motion was seconded. o Charles Dimmick, St. Peter’s Cheshire, amended the amendment to change “five” to “three.” The motion was seconded. § The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, spoke against the amendment. § Marilyn Bergen, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, spoke against the amendment. § Jim Morrow, St. Mark’s, Storrs, spoke against the amendment. § The Rev. Stan Kemmerer, retired, spoke against the amendment. § Fred Scipione, St. Thomas, Bethel, spoke in favor of the amendment. § Phil Bjornberg, Christ Church, Norwich, spoke against the amendment. § Kim Polhemus, St. John’s, New Milford, spoke against the amendment. § Jessie Karpf, Trinity, Whethersfield, spoke against the amendment. § The amendment to the amendment failed. o Joseph Carroll, St. Luke’s New Haven spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Kate Heichler, Christ the Healer, Stamford, spoke in favor of the amendment. o Ted Mollegen, St. James, Glastonbury, spoke against the amendment. o The amendment failed. • Casey Rousseau, Trinity, Hartford, asked a clarifying question. • Sabino Rodriguez, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport, made an amendment that nominations be made by a vestry or a committee designated by the vestry. o The Rev. Jonathan Folts, St. John’s, Essex, spoke against the amendment. o The Rt. Rev. Drew Smith, Trinity, Hartford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Chip Elliott called the question. The motion was seconded and carried. o The amendment failed. • The Rev. Ellen Tillotson, St. John’s, Bristol, called the question. The motion was seconded and carried.
The resolution carried. Bishop Ahrens invited Thrivent Financial to make a brief presentation, noting that they are the sponsors of the evening’s reception.
After the presentation, Bishop Douglas spoke to the violence taking place in Paris and invited the convention into a time of prayer for Paris, for those injured and killed, and for all who are experiencing violence in our world.
42 Bishop Ahrens called the convention into recess until Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2015 Crowne Plaza Cromwell, Connecticut
Bishop Ahrens called the convention to order at 8:32 a.m. and led the convention in an opening hymn and prayer. Following the prayer, Bishop Ahrens led the convention in a Bible study on the Gospel of Mark 13:1-8. Following the Bible study, Bishop Douglas introduced the Rev. Leng Lim to give a presentation on creative thinking.
Bishop Ahrens called the convention into recess at 10:05 for a fifteen-minute break.
Bishop’s Address Bishop Douglas called the convention back to order and delivered the Bishop’s Address. The full text of the Bishop’s Address can be found in the supporting documents on page 75.
Bishop Douglas recognized the Rev. Tim Hodapp, Canon for Mission Collaboration, to introude the TREC-CT Report & Proposal. The Rev. Maureen Lederman, St. John’s, North Guilford, narrated a vision for what things might look like in 2020. Dr. Nancy Horn, Christ Church, New Haven & the Rev. Ron Kolanowski, St. James, Poquetanuck, offered an overview and walked the convention through the TREC-CT proposal. Following the presentation, the Rev. Tim Hodapp invited the convention to break into the six regions and break into the six region areas for sessions during recess.
Following the six region area sessions, the convention returned for a working lunch, hearing presentations form the Cathedral Discernment Task Force and Camp Washington.
Bishop Ahrens called the convention to order at 1:41 p.m. and recognized Amy & Greg Welin to make an announcement about organ donation.
Bishop Ahrens recognized the Rev. Adam Yates to announce the results of the Standing Committee Elections: James Myslik & Nancy Staniewicz were elected to the lay order and the Rev. Rowena Kemp and the Rev. Amy Welin were elected to the clerical order.
The Rev. Adam Yates made a motion that the convention adjourn at 4:00 p.m. The motion was seconded and Bishop Douglas invited the Rev. Adam Yates to speak to the motion before opening the floor to debate. The motion was carried without debate.
43 The Rev. Adam Yates then made a motion, that when this convention adjourns, if its business is not concluded, that the convention will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28 at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford CT. The motion was seconded. There was no debate and the motion failed.
The Rev. Adam Yates then made a third motion, that when this meeting adjourns, if it’s business is not concluded, that Convention meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, CT. The motion was seconded. • The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul’s & St. James, New Haven, raised a question. • The Rev. Ron Kolanowski, St. James, Poquetanuck, raised a question • The Rev. Ellen Tillotson, St. John’s, Bristol, spoke in support of the motion. • Harrison West raised a question.
The motion carried.
Resolution #7 Christ Church Cathedral
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of the resolution. Bishop Ahrens invited the convention to discuss the resolution at table for 3 minutes. • The Rev. Geoffrey Hahneman, St. John’s, Bridgeport, called the question. The motion was seconded and carried.
The resolution carried.
Resolution #8 TREC-CT: First Consideration of an Amended Diocesan Constitution
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of the resolution. Bishop Ahrens invited the convention to discuss the resolution at table for 3 mintues • The Rev. Jim Wheeler, St. John’s, Stamford, called the question. The motion carried.
The resolution carried with a two-thirds majority, as required.
Resolution #9 Consideration of Revision to the Diocesan Canons
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Ahrens invited table discussions on the resolution for five minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate.
44 • The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, amended Canon X, Section 2 to add, “and Standing Committee” to the approval of missionaries. o The amendment carried. • Ken Rogozinski, St. Paul’s, Riverside, made an amendment to Canon VII, Secton B to change the number of members from nine to seven from the ministry networks. The amendment was seconded. o The Rev. Amy Welin, St. John’s, Waterbury, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Harlon Dalton, Christ Church, Hartford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Paul Carling, St. Paul’s, Fairfield, called the question. The motion carried. o The amendment failed. • Bob Riendeau, St. Paul’s, Southington, called the question. The motion carried.
The resolution carried, as amended.
Resolution #10 The Budget of Convention
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Ahrens invited table discussions on the resolution for three minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate. • Murray Harrison, Trinity on the Green, New Haven, asked for clarification on the budget, Schedule C “Congregational Development” • Brian Swanson, St. Peter’s, Hebron, amended the resolution to increase the missionaries to full time positions in Schedule M. The amendment was seconded. o The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, Bishop Diocesan, suggested that the question needed to be referred to the Program and Budget Committee. o Steve Hudsworth, St. Matthew’s, Wilton, asked a clarifying question regarding Schedule A. o Bob Riendeau, St. Paul’s, Southington, raised a question about the amendment. o The Rev. Kris Lewis-Theerman, spoke against the amendment. o Kathleen Powers, St. John’s, North Guilford, called the question. The motion carried. o The amendment failed. • The Rev. Richard Meadows, St. Luke’s, New Haven, spoke against the resolution. • Steve Hudsworth, St. Matthew’s, Wilton, re-asked his previous question regarding Schedule A. • Kevin Pasley, St. Andrew’s, Milford, asked a clarifying question on Schedule T.
45 o Bishop Douglas offered a response and noted that forums on the budget had been offered prior to convention on the subject of the budget. • Ian Sharpe, St. James, Poquetanuck, called the question. The motion carried.
The resolution carried.
Bishop Ahrens recognized the Rev. Kate Kelderman, Chaplain at Kent School, new to ECCT, and also spoke about the upcoming retreat to the Holy Land that she will be leading. Bishop Ahrens then turned over the chair to Bishop Douglas.
Resolution #5 Disaster Response & Asset Mapping
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Douglas invited table discussions on the resolution for three minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate.
The resolution carried without debate.
Resolution #6 Moving Beyond Gendered Language
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Douglas invited the Rev. Paul Carling to speak to the resolution on behalf of the sponsors. Bishop Douglas then invited table discussions on the resolution for three minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate. • The Rev. Judith Rhodes, St. Paul’s, Fairfield, spoke in favor of the resolution. • Barry McMurtey, Christ Church, New Haven, spoke against the resolution. • The Rev. Alex Dyer, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven, called the question. The motion failed. • The Rev. Whitney Altopp, St. Stephen’s, Ridgefield, spoke in opposition to the resolution. • The Rev. Kent Smith, Christ Church, New Haven, spoke against the resolution. • The Rev. Jim Wheeler, St. John’s, Stamford, amended the resolution to remove the second resolve from the resolution. o The Rev. Kate Heichler, Christ the Healer, Stamford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Harlon Dalton, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Paul Calring, St. Paul’s Fairfield, spoke against the amendment.
46 o Ron Zdojeski, St. Luke’s, Glastonbury, moved an amendment to the amendment to remove the third resolve as well. § The Rev. Hilary Greer, St. Marks Storrs, spoke against the amendment to the amendment. § The Rev. Paul Carling, St. Paul’s, Fairfield, made a clarifying comment about the amendment to the amendment. § The Rev. George Kavoor, St. John’s New Haven, spoke in favor of the amendment. § Gene Leitermann, Holy Spirit, West Haven, spoke in favor to the amendment to the amendment. § The amendment to the amendment failed. o Barry McMurtrey, Christ Church, New Haven, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Jim Speer, All Saints, Oakville, spoke in favor of the amendment. o The Ref. Geoffrey Hahneman, St. John’s, Bridgeport, called for a vote by orders on the amendment. Five members agreed and the vote will be by orders. o The Rev. Ellen Tillotson, St. John’s Bristol, spoke against the amendment. o Wendy Cudmore, St. Paul’s, Fairfield, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Colin Chapman, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport, spoke in opposition to the amendment. o The Rev. Carlos de la Torre, Mission Curate, Stamford, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Kent Smith, Christ Church, New Haven, spoke against the amendment. o The Rev. Marion Stinson, St. Luke’s, South Glastonbury, called the question by order. The motion carried in both orders. o The amendment failed. • The Rev. Ann Broomell, Christ Church, New Haven, asked a point of clarification. • The Rev. Kent Smith, Christ Church, New Haven, asked a point of clarification.
The resolution carried.
Resolution #11 Endowment Stewardship & Mutual Responsibility
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Douglas recognized the Rev. Greg Welin, St. Paul’s Woodbury, to speak to the resolution on behalf of the sponsors. Bishop Douglas invited table discussions on the resolution for three minutes before calling the convention back to order for debate. • Fred Scipione, St. Thomas, Bethel, spoke in favor of the resolution. • Steve Hudspeth, asked a clarifying question.
47 • The Rev. Rob Neville, Christ Church, Nashua, asked a question. • Louise Truax, St. Paul’s, Norwalk, spoke against the resolution. • Albert Mollegen, St. James, Glastonbury, amended the resolution to include an additional resolve to add the formation of an ECCT Stewardship Committee of six people. o The Rev. Bill Hardwick, Church of our Saviour, Plainville, asked a point of clarification. o The amendment failed. • The Rev. Ann Broomell, Christ Church, New Haven, made an amendment to change “beginning in fiscal year 2016” to “excepting parishes set to call a new rector in 2016, for which the start date would be fiscal year 2017.” o The amendment carried. • The Rev. Bill Loring, St. Paul’s, Brookfield, requested a clarification of the church canons. • The Rev. Geoff Hahneman, St. John’s Bridgeport, called the question. The motion carried.
The resolution carried, as amended.
Bishop Douglas clarified the order of the day to include discussion of the final resolution followed by an Order for Eucharist.
Resolution #12 Responding to the Global Refugee Crisis (Resolution from the Floor)
The Rev. Kris Lewis moved the adoption of resolution. Bishop Douglas recognized the Rt. Rev. Drew Smith to speak to the resolution on behalf of the sponsors. • Jill Foster, St. David’s, Gales Ferry, asked a question about the resolution. • Ernest Adams, St. Mark’s, Mystic, called for the tabling of the resolution until the reconvening of the Convention on December 5. The motion was not seconded. • Ron Rodriguez, Christ & Holy Trinity, Westport, made an amendment to change the word “commit” to “urge” and put a period after 2016. o The Rev. Harlon Dalton, Christ Church, Hartford, called the question. The motion carried. o The amendment carried. • The Rev. Harlon Dalton, Christ Church, Hartford, called the question. The motion carried.
The resolution carried, as amended.
48 Bishop Douglas then moved the Convention into a celebration of the Eucharist. Following worship, Bishop Douglas blessed the convention and the Rev. Carolyn Legg offered the dismissal. Bishop Ahrens entertained a motion to adjourn convention. The motion was seconded and carried.
The Convention stands adjourned until November 19, 2016.
49 Supporting Documents
Resolutions Resolutions that passed are printed in final amended form.
Resolution #1 – Granting Parish Status to Christ Church, Watertown
RESOLVED, that Christ Church, Watertown, be readmitted as a parish in union with the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and that its delegates be recognized at this time.
Resolution #2 – Clergy Compensation
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut adopt the following clergy compensation schedule. (See the clergy compensation schedule in the Resolution Appendices of this Journal.)
Resolution #3 – Term of Standing Committee Members
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut amend Canon VIII.1 to the following:
Section 1. The Standing Committee of the Diocese shall consist of five six clerical members of the Convention and five six lay members who are communicants of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut and each member of the Committee shall continue in office until a successor has been elected. One Clerical members and one lay members of the Standing Committee shall be elected by the annual Convention each year for the term of five three years. The term is renewable once for an additional three years, if elected by annual Convention. Upon the completion of two consecutive three-year terms, Nno member of the Standing Committee shall be eligible for reelection to said Committee until the expiration of one year following the completion that member's five year term of office.
Section 2. The Standing Committee shall choose from its own number a President and a Secretary. Any six seven members of the Committee shall be a quorum. In case of a vacancy in the Standing Committee, the remaining members shall have power to fill such vacancy until the next annual Convention, at which time the Convention shall elect a member to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
50 And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section 1 of Canon XIV be amended as follows:
Section 1. The Bishop Diocesan shall nominate to the Annual Convention fourteen persons, clerical and lay, of whom not more than eight shall be from the same order. One of the nominees shall be a member of the Standing Committee. All members of the Commission shall be clergy canonically resident or lay communicants of this Diocese. Upon confirmation by the vote of the Annual Convention the nominees shall constitute the Commission on the Ministry.
And
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above canonical changes be effective at the conclusion of the 231st Diocesan Convention; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, at the conclusion of the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, terms of the current members of the Standing Committee shall be amended from a five-year term to a three-year term in such a manner that two new members in each order shall be elected each for three-year terms.
Resolution #4 – Eliminate Signatures for Nominations
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut amend Canon XI.4.B to the following:
B) Nominations of candidates for election to the Standing Committee, Deputies to General Convention, and Deputy to the Provincial Synod shall be made in writing, signed by at least ten members of the next Annual Convention, and submitted to the Secretary of Convention no fewer than six (6) weeks before Convention.
Resolution #5 – Disaster Preparedness & Asset Mapping
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut direct all Parishes and Worshiping Communities within the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to develop and maintain disaster preparedness plans and to add their information to the Episcopal Asset Map (http://ecct.episcopalassetmap.org/) before the 232nd Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of the Episcopate and Diocesan Disaster Coordinators shall monitor progress in implementing this policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Diocesan Disaster Coordinators shall report on the state of disaster preparedness to the 232nd Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Resolution #6 – Moving Beyond Limiting Gender Language in our Common Life
RESOLVED, that the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) acknowledge that the use of solely male language for God needlessly distorts and impoverishes our theological vision; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that parental titles for clergy ("Father" and "Mother") trade on gendered notions of authority that may be unhelpful for many, including those who have survived abuse in their families of origin, clergy and aspirants who do not have children, and clergy and aspirants who do not identify by traditional gender titles; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ECCT acknowledge that developing alternatives to inappropriately gendered language will require a sustained commitment to transforming androcentrism (a narrow focus on males, men and issues affecting them, to the detriment of non-males) and misogyny (prejudice against women) wherever those may be embedded in our institutional forms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention direct those involved in ECCT's multicultural change efforts to attend to the issues raised by gendered language, by listening to those adversely affected by traditional practices and by suggesting a detailed plan for congregational learning and transformation to the 233rd Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in 2017.
Resolution #7: Christ Church Cathedral
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut expresses its appreciation to the members of the Cathedral Discernment Task Force for its faithfulness in assisting the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to consider the role and function of a cathedral in our diocese in the 21st century; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention affirm that Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford, Connecticut shall continue to serve as the diocesan cathedral as outlined in the Cathedral Discernment Task Force Report; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bishops, Chapter and Dean of Christ Church Cathedral collaborate with the Executive Council/Board of the Missionary Society (or its successor) to assist the Cathedral to realize the vision presented in the Cathedral Discernment Task Force Report and to become an even more vital resource for all Episcopalians in Connecticut to participate in God’s mission.
Resolution #8: First Consideration of an Amended Diocesan Constitution
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut adopt the amended Constitution as set forth in the Appendix to this resolution, to be effective if adopted after a second reading at the 232nd Convention. (See the resolution appendices, starting on page 55 of this Journal.)
Resolution #9: Consideration of Revisions to the Diocesan Canons
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut adopt the revisions to the Canons set forth in Appendix A to this resolution, to be effective upon July 1, 2016 (See the revised Canons on page 105 of this Journal); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Convention adopt the transition plan set forth in Appendix B to this resolution, to be effective upon the adjournment of this Convention.
Resolution #10: Budget of Convention
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut adopt the following 2016 Budget of Convention as proposed and appended to this resolution. (See the Budget of Convention on page 82 of this Journal.)
Resolution #11: Endowment Stewardship & Mutual Responsibility
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut recognize that all endowments held by or for the benefit of a Parish or Worshiping Community, like real property, are held in trust for The Episcopal Church and for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut; and
53 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention call upon local vestries to be trustees and good stewards of endowments entrusted to them for the benefit of the wider Church; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention, in the interests of transparency, mutual accountability, reconciliation, and our collective desire to participate together in God’s mission, charge the Executive Council to work with Parishes and Worshiping Communities whose cumulative endowment draws to support operations over a consecutive three year period exceeds 25% (twenty-five percent) of the average net asset value of its endowment during the withdrawal period; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut amend Canon I.11.B to the following:
B) If a Parish fails to contribute 10% of its total operating revenues to the Diocesan Convention’s Budget for two consecutive fiscal years, the Bishop my declare it an “aided parish,” exercising full authority over its day-to-day administrative, financial, and spiritual life. If a Parish’s or Worshiping Community’s annual draw from their endowment(s) exceeds 10% of the net asset value of the endowment(s) for three consecutive fiscal years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 cumulative draw on its endowment(s) over a three-year period exceeds 25% (twenty-five percent) of the average net asset value of its endowment(s) during the withdrawal period, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016, excepting parishes set to call a new rector in fiscal year 2016, for which the start date would be 2017, the Bishop may (i) require that the Parish or Worshiping Community place its entire endowment in a fund to be managed for its sole benefit in the Donations & Bequests for Church Purposes investment program, from which withdrawals would be limited to a sustainable disbursement rate, absent approval of the Standing Committee and the Bishop, and (ii) declare it the Parish or Worshiping Community an “aided parish,” exercising full authority over its day-to-day administrative, financial, and spiritual life.
Resolution #12: Response to Global Refugee Crisis (Floor Resolution)
RESOLVED, that the 231st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut urges its 168 congregations to work together to co-sponsor a minimum of 30 refugee families in 2016.
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Clergy Salary Schedule
Full-time Clergy – Minimum Cash Salary 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
% Increase 2.50% 3.00% 1.00% 1.50% 1.50% 0.65% * Transitional Deacons/ 32,081 33,043 33,373 33,874 34,382 34,605 # Priests first full year# Full-time assistants: 34,373 35,404 35,758 36,294 36,838 37,077 Rector/Priest-in-charge: 38,959 40,128 40,529 41,137 41,754 42,025 1st 20 yrs+: 689 710 717 728 739 744 + Top of minimum: 52,732 54,328 54,869 55,697 56,532 56,899 Continuing Education: 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,750 ! See “Legend” below for explanatory notes
Minimum Compensation Formula for Part-time Clergy Social Medical, Security Housing/ Dental & Minimum Continuing Allowance Utilities Life (SSA) Insurance Pension Cash Salary Education Allowance
Same Same 75% of Full-time 85% - 100% 3/4 time 100% of FT formula as 75% of FT formula as (FT) of premium FT FT Same Same 50% of 1/2 time 50% of FT 100% of FT formula as 50% of FT formula as premium FT FT Same Same Missional Negotiable (if formula as formula as Priest(8-20 retired, must be FT (Not Negotiabl FT (Not hours/week under the “work Negotiable Negotiable applicable e applicable Sunday after retirement” if clergy is if clergy is Plus^) earnings cap retired) retired)
Additional Compensation Components and Requirements Social Security allowance (SSA) - See factors for this calculation in the Treasurers Newsletter which approximate 60% of the self-employment (SE) liability of compensation package
55 Housing/Utilities – Parish may provide church owned housing and church paid utilities or they may provide a housing allowance. A housing allowance will be determined in conjunction with the Canon for Mission Leadership based upon housing costs in the parish community and the clergy’s full-time equivalent status. Housing equity allowance - equal to 3% of the amount recorded as "compensation" by the church pension fund (only after 5 years of ordination). This applies only if the rector is provided housing by the church or receives a housing allowance that does not permit an ownership interest in that housing. Medical, Dental and Life Insurance - Whether coverage under the Diocesan plan is for a single person, two persons, or a family is left to the sole discretion of the priest. The parish’s minimum contribution rate to the medical insurance plan shall be set periodically by the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council in accordance with the plan (Currently parishes must contribute at least 85% of the cost of medical insurance premium for clergy regularly scheduled to work 1,500 hours or more per year). Premiums for life insurance and dental coverage for full time clergy must be paid 100% by the employer. Medical for part-time clergy will be based upon the part-time guidelines Pension fund contributions – calculated based upon “compensation” according to Church Pension Fund formula based upon type of housing provided. See the section 6 of this Treasurers Newsletter for guidance on calculating this benefit.
Paid Time Off for All Clergy (Vacation, Holiday, Continuing Education and Sabbatical) Cont. Vacation Holiday Sabbatical Education
14 paid 3 month paid Full –time See below ** holidays/leave sabbatical option 5 days days after 5 years 14 paid 3/4 time See below ** holidays/leave Negotiable Negotiable days 7 paid 1/2 time See below ** holidays/leave Negotiable Negotiable days Missional Priest (8- 20 hours / week See below ** N/A N/A Negotiable Sunday Plus^)
56 ** Five weeks, which may include up to 5 Sundays (at the discretion of the clergy). A week is commensurate to the call and as defined in the Letter of Agreement: Full-Time—Five weeks Three-Quarter Time—Five ¾ time weeks Half-Time—Five ½ time weeks Less Half-Time (MP)—Five MP weeks, as delineated in LOA
TRAVEL EXPENSES Parishes should provide an annual professional expense allowance for reimbursement of documented expenses according to a vestry approved accountable plan. Expenses incurred in the course of professional activities on behalf of the parish include travel/car expense allowance at the rate determined by the diocese. Professional expenses include books, professional journals, conferences, meetings, professional lunches and professional memberships. Parish and diocesan business related mileage should be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate $0.575 per mile which were last updated in June of 2015. As announced at the ’98 convention, and in force since then, the flat travel allowance of prior years was replaced in 2000 with a recommended Accountable Plan Allowance for business related travel and reasonable professional expenses as submitted and documented on a regular basis. For IRS tax purposes it is recommended that parishes adopt this method of business travel and professional expense reimbursement and that the parish provides an adequate budget amount to accommodate documented expense reimbursement requests. Mileage rate adjustments will be announced as amended. A flat allowance to cover these business expenses is not recommended.
LEGEND * This salary figure represents a 0.65% increase over the 2014 salary schedule. The figures are based on projections using trends and figures available through 8/21/2015. There is no additional base increase built into the increment. ! If in church owned housing, utilities may be pro-rated based upon full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to the cash minimum salary above, compensation packages should include housing and utilities (i.e. church owned housing or suitable housing allowance for clergy owned or rented housing) # Transitional Deacons/Priests first full year rate is for the first year following ordination to the DIACONATE. Beyond that first year, the rate used should be under the category of full time assistant or Priest-in-Charge as appropriate.
57 + From date of Ordination to the Diaconate: Rather than prorating the increase for the exact date of ordination, it is recommended that the incremental step be paid as of January 1st for the entire calendar year after the year of ordination. The incremental step applies to all clergy except for Transitional Deacons and Priests in their first year of ordination. ^Sunday Plus: The Missional Priest (MP) is an active and engaged leader that helps a parish to re-imagine and re-engage its vocation to participate in God's mission of restoration and reconciliation in new and life-giving ways. This call is beyond what is historically described as "long term supply" and requires a commitment of time, energy, and talent beyond Sunday services and pastoral care. "Sunday Plus" describes the "work period" of the MP in broad terms. The MP presides and preaches at Sunday Eucharist and an additional day or two ("Plus"), the amount of time and day(s) to be negotiated between the Vestry and MP, not to be less than 8 hours weekly, and not more than 20. "Plus" then is contextual and will vary from one parish to the next (e.g., Sunday plus Wednesday afternoon and evening; or Sunday plus Tuesday morning and Wednesday all day, etc.). When calculating vacation, the MP is entitled to annual paid vacation of 3 Sundays and 2 "Plus" days, however this is negotiated in the LOA. ! The Continuing Education amount for 2016 is $1,750.00 for full-time clergy for continuing education and for a contribution toward the expense of the annual clergy conference. It is not intended as cash compensation but as an offset to actual educational/conference expenses. A week of continuing education time away from the parish is an integral part of this allowance for full time clergy. Merit Increases: There is no recommended policy for merit increases. However, consideration for equity and merit adjustments is encouraged for added job responsibilities and recognition for work well done beyond the expectations outlined in letters of agreement.
58 Proposed Constitution with Changes
59 60 61 REPORTS TO CONVENTION
TREASURER’S REPORT Year ended December 31, 2014
I am pleased to report that Fiscal year 2014 ended on budget mainly because of strong expense control and better than expected pledge income. Despite this result, and given the state of the national economy, it remains prudent to continue the conservative budgeting approach that has been diocesan policy over the past several years.
Through continued careful management of expenses and with the full expectation that parish pledges come in for the balance of the year as expected, we expect the 2015 Budget of Convention to be balanced. Special thanks go to our financial staff, to Louis Fuertes our Canon for Finance and Administration, and our Controller, Melinda Lane, both of whom have worked very hard to assure the integrity of the financial statements and in developing the Convention Budget for 2016. We are also blessed to have an Assistant Treasurer of the Diocese, Sandra Lynch, who is currently serving as Director of Finance and Administration at the Yale Divinity School. Sandra and I will be working as a team to sustain and strengthen the financial health of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
The preparation process for the fiscal year 2016 Convention Budget was under the capable leadership of Barbara Curry, Chair of the Program and Budget Committee with support from Canon Fuertes and the financial staff. Using the 2015 Budget of Convention as a base, the Committee held a series of meetings and was able to construct a proposed balanced Budget of Convention for 2016. The proposed 2016 budget is based on estimates of support from parishes based on the requirement that parishes contribute a minimum of 10% of their operating expenses annually to the Budget of Convention and increased utilization of financial capacity provided by Missionary Society endowment funds. Expenses are budgeted to increase from 2015 to reflect modest changes in support staff and a cost of living increase for staff; continued support for programs of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut; new initiatives to support the recommendations of the TREC-CT study and to promote missional initiatives outside the walls of our parishes. The proposed budget also includes a contingency line of approximately five percent (ten percent of non-staff-related expenses).
During the year, the financial control over discretionary and fixed costs was exemplary. In addition, research by the financial staff resulted in major changes to the budgeting process and the way the budget is presented that includes significantly more
62 transparency, clarity in the use and sources of funds, and an improved format. In addition, the bishops and staff continue to evolve and refine the structure and purposes of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut staff to assist the work of the parishes in carrying out God's Mission.
I personally continue to feel blessed to be a part of this process, all of which takes place in a faithful and collegial atmosphere and with a growing understanding of God's Mission and our common life together as the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Respectfully Submitted, Lynn Alan Brooks, Treasurer
ABSTRACT OF THE JOURNAL OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE: 2014-2015
Members: Name Date Expired Term
Rev. Alex Dyer, President, 10/17 A. Bates Lyons, Secretary 10/17 Rev. Greg Welin 10/15 Nancy Noyes 10/16 Joseph Carroll Jr. 10/16 Rev. Max Maxwell 10/16 Ed Seibert 10/18 Kim Polhemus 10/19 Rev. Diana Rogers 10/18 Rev. Tracy Russell Johnson 10/18
Meetings:
Month: October ‘14 1. Officers Elected to Committee Location: Commons 2. The need to receive more information on # Present: 10 Property Matters 3. Cathedral Update Month: November ‘14 1. Candidates Approved Location: Commons a. Alan Murchie # Present: 10 b. Melissa Lamkin c. Philip Bjoinberg-Postulant waiting to receive additional administrative material 2. Property Matters: a. St. Marks-New Canaan, sale of Rectory b. Trinity-Southport-parking easement
63 c. St. James-New Haven-lease encumbrance d. St. John’s – East Haven-sale of property
Month: January ‘15 1.Property Matters: Location: Commons a. St. Marks-New Canaan- building a # Present: 9 church 2. Confirmed Bishops: Rt. Rev. David Mitchell Reed –West Texas 3. COM discussion on process
Month: February ‘15 1. Update on Good Sheppard being located on Location: Commons Historical property. # Present: 7 2. St. John’s-New Haven-SMART Goals 3. Approved Ordination- Peter Johnson 4. Approved new members to COM: a. Rebecca Trautman b. Tokumbo Green 5. Bishop Elect: Very Rev. Peter David Eaton- Colorado Month: March ‘15 1. Approved Candidates: Nathan Ives Location: Commons 2. Property Matters: # Present: 7 a. Ascension Church-selling building b. St. John-East Hartford-sale of building Month: April ‘15 1. Candidates Approved: Tuesday J. Rupp Location: Commons 2. Bishops: # Present: 8 a. James Russell Kendrich-Central Gulf Coast b. Audrey Scanlon-Central Pennsylvania 3. Release from Ordination Ministry: Alma Pollach 4. Property Matters: a. St. Adrews-Northford-lease to rent Month: May ‘15 1. Property Matters: Location: Commons a. Trinity Brooklyn: SMART Goals approved # Present: 8 b. Christ & the Epiphany Church- Denied sale of property c. St. John’s-Waterbury: approved to repurpose property.
64 Month: June ‘15 1. Property Matters: Location: Commons a. St. John-New Haven: Sustainability # Present: 5 Matters b. Trinity Brooklyn-Percentage of resources to Diocese 2. Other Discussion: a. Marriage Equality b. TREC Resolutions Month: July ‘15 No meeting Location: # Present: Month: August ‘15 TBD Location: # Present:
Respectfully Submitted, A. Bates Lyons, Secretary
CAMP WASHINGTON REPORT FOR THE 231TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Greetings from Camp Washington…
I am honored and excited to be serving as the next leader of Camp Washington. My first days on campus in early July, confirmed for me that we are blessed to have summer counselors and program directors who care deeply about Camp Washington and the young people that come here. They work tirelessly to create exciting programs that challenge our youth creatively, physically and spiritually. The year round staff keep the heart of this place beating through the seasons, as they welcome year round retreat and conference guests. We have been entrusted with a marvelous property in Morris on 300 acres of woods, trails, and water: God’s beautiful creation everywhere you look.
This “Place in Morris” has been providing sacred space for formation, reflection, relaxation, spiritual growth, renewal, friendship, hospitality and much more for nearly 100 years. Friends young and old return year after year anxious to experience once again the love, peace, and beauty of this special place. This summer we welcomed nearly 400 campers and provided $27,000 of financial aid. We offered summer counselor opportunities to 31 young adults and welcomed 9 summer chaplains. We continue to host Nature’s Classroom, offering an opportunity for outdoor learning for
65 1,769 students. We hosted 786 guests for retreats and conferences this year and created extraordinary, lifetime memories for more people than I can imagine!
2016 will focus on listening to what God is up to ahead of us here at that “Place in Morris” and in the larger community, responding with a plan that encourages partnership in God’s mission and creates a place that nurtures discipleship, exploration and learning. Camp Washington is a resource for everyone in the ECCT and beyond. It is my desire to discuss opportunities, partnerships, and other ways that this “Place in Morris” might compliment the work you are doing in your parishes and worshipping communities.
I look forward to working with you and hope to welcome you on campus soon.
Faithfully, Bart Geissinger, Executive Director
REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST: 2014-2015
The diocesan archives and reference library were moved in April of 2014. The inventory of our holdings recorded in Archivists Toolkit is almost complete. The majority of the 1100 plus boxes have been assigned shelf numbers for easy access and retrieval of records. The resource library continues to be examined for the disposition of the books that do not have a direct relationship to our scope of the formation of Anglicanism and Episcopalianism in New England, the Diocese, and Province I. Happily, we have expanded our collection of diocesan authors, both clerical and lay.
In order to reduce our physical holdings prior to the move, we made several significant decisions to make donations to other academic institutions where the materials would be cataloged, and more readily accessible for scholars. The important 18th Century Lloyd Library went to the Yale Divinity School Library. Our Croswell collection of sermons and pamphlets were given to Yale. The Rev. Harry Croswell was a well-known and beloved figure in the first half of the 19th Century. A prominent rector of Trinity Church in New Haven, he was instrumental in the founding of St. Luke’s Church, primarily a sanctuary for African Americans. Our contribution of his papers dove-tailed well with Yale’s existing collection. Our considerable collection of the Samuel Farmar Jarvis papers and portrait were received by the Episcopal Archives in Austin. Since Samuel Farmar Jarvis was the first Historiographer of the Episcopal Church, it seemed quite appropriate to transfer of the papers of a Church-wide figure to the Episcopal Archives. All of these withdrawals from the collection were well considered by the Archives Committee, Standing Committee and the Bishops and Canons.
66 The important collection of the Rt. Rev. James E. Curry was transferred to the archives upon his retirement. This year has seen improvements in electronic record keeping. Additionally, we answered more than 350 reference questions by telephone, mail, and e-mail this year. Some were very easily answered, while others required extensive research. A few church groups visited to research information about their parishes.
The Rev. Kent Smith retired from the Archives Committee last year. Furthermore, we were greatly saddened by the unexpected death of Peter Knapp, Archivist and Director of Special Collections at Trinity College who passed away last September. Both had served on the committee for over twenty-five years. Their faithfulness, insights and expertise contributed greatly to the work of the Archives Committee, and both are already missed.
As in other years, I am grateful to the bishops for their support of the archives program. Additionally, I am most grateful to Gregory Farr, whose inestimable contributions to the work the relocation of the collections made the transition much smoother than we had anticipated. We are gladdened that the archives is part of the new office space. And, as always, I am thankful to the members of the Archives Committee: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Zeman, The Rev. Dr. Borden Painter, Ms. Diana Barnard, Archivist at the University of St. Joseph, The Rev. Steven Ling, Mr. Keith Hook, Esq., Mr. Bradford Babbitt, Esq., and The Rev. Canon Robert G. (Jerry) Carroon, former Diocesan Archivist and present Historiographer, for the continued generosity of their time, interest, talent and advice.
Respectfully Submitted, Margaret Smith
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
During the past year, ECW members throughout Connecticut continued to demonstrate commitment to fulfill our purpose, which is to work together to accomplish the ministries to which we have been called, and to “ To affirm each other’s gifts and to use them in God’s service to others.” The officers and members of the board met for scheduled meetings and in so doing identified opportunities to support and serve. Three areas of these areas were:
a. Violence in our community including Human Trafficking b. Hunger Outreach c. Health and Wellbeing.
67 We say “Thank You” to the women in parishes; because of your work, commitment, dedication and faithfulness, programs such as United Thank Offering, White Envelope, Scholarships, and Emergency Assistance continue to be successful. A very special thanks to Dr. Mary Decker, retired Christian Education Program Leader for her work as an advocate for victims of Human Trafficking. Tirelessly and with tenacity, she brought awareness of their suffering to people in the pews and in the halls of government.
Feeding the hungry among us is another ministry to which we as Episcopal Church Women are committed. We are deeply involved as cooks, servers, cleaning staff and through grants from the Diocesan budget, provide financial assistance to several Episcopal parishes involved in this ministry.
Our 134th Annual Meeting was held on May 7th, 2015, at Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Connecticut. 362 persons including our Bishop Diocesan, The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas and Bishop Suffragan, The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, attended. The keynote speaker was, The Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, an Episcopal priest and author as well as The Geranium Farm, an institute for the promotion of spiritual growth.
In June, six representatives were sponsored by the Diocesan Board to attend the Triennial Meeting in Salt Lake city, Utah. Delegates and visitors were, Elizabeth Silva, Nancy Wilson, LaDene Monegan, Sylvia Corrigan, Gloria Rogers and myself.
Also attending Triennial was Shirley Greiman, ECW National Vice-president, and Jean Kelsey attended the Altar Guild association meeting. As always, it was not only learning, but also an inspiring experience. We will always treasure the memory to be an observer at General Convention when it was announced that the first African- American, The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop of North Carolina, was selected as the Presiding Bishop Elect.
The Diocesan Board has been blessed with dedicated board members through the years. We acknowledge with regret the passing of several past board members during the past year, they include, Joyce Davis, Judy Nelson, Ellen Anderson,
Barbara Anderson, Carolyn Dukenski, Elizabeth Kyle, and Dot Smith. We give thanks to our God for their service. We also give praise and thanks to Him for the service and leadership of the women who currently serve. May he continue to guide us as we continue to serve His people.
Valzie V. Peterkin, President
68 OVERVIEW OF THE FORMATION AND ORDINATION PROCESSES
The formation process for those preparing for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) seeks to offer flexible individualized programs for postulants and candidates. This process provides an opportunity to understand and begin to master the tools and resources critical to the life of the ordained ministry in the 21st century. The process is guided by the following principles:
COLLEGIALITY Ordained ministry is best done in collaboration. From admission to postulancy, the process provides a colleague group for postulants and candidates. Formation occurs in the context of formal academic study and regular conversation (structured and spontaneous) with colleagues. Establishing these collegial relationships while in Formation supports a normative pattern that, with God’s help, extends into and throughout the life of the ordained minister. Once in a colleague group, the postulant or candidate will remain with that group for three years, regardless of their date of ordination.
HYBRIDITY The diaconate is hybrid ministry by nature, as a deacon is expected to maintain employment status throughout the time of ministry, typically in the secular world. Given the increasing number of part-time positions, more and more priests must engage a hybrid ministry. While we do not assume that all priests will have more than one job or source of income, we recognize the increasing need for priests who are able to recognize and embrace this changed dynamic in the Church; priests who are able to serve God’s mission in a variety of ways — i.e., “in the Church” while employed “in the world.” The formation process is designed to enable the flourishing of those who will serve as hybrid priests.
INDIVIDUALITY Each postulant begins his/her formation process by creating an individualized plan (see outlines for diaconate and priesthood plans). This plan takes into account the particular context, experience, and gifts that a postulant presents. Over the course of Formation the plan is assessed and refined, in consultation with the bishops, Commission on Ministry, the Dean of Formation and the colleague group.
MISSION Our ordained leaders are formed to serve God’s mission in the world. Understanding how to explore what God is up to in a particular context or culture and how to equip the disciples to participate in God’s mission presumes a particular path in formation. A deep experience of God’s story — Incarnate in Jesus, told through the Scriptures,
69 handed on through traditions and practices — enables the priest to more fully equip God’s people to participate in God’s work in the world. We seek to give our future leaders the tools for leading and supporting worshiping communities in the 21st century, particularly with an eye toward building up communities in new and creative ways.
For additional information on the various requirements for those in the process, see the guidelines for Priesthood and Diaconate. Questions? Contact Molly James, Dean of Formation: [email protected].
Respectfully Submitted, the Rev. Molly James, Dean of Formation
IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION #10 OF THE 230TH ANNUAL CONVENTION: PROVISION FOR THE USE OF OTHER FORMS OF WORSHIP
The resolution was sent as a resolution to the 2015 General Convention. It was a proposed amendment to Article X of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church. It would have allowed any General Convention to authorize experimental forms of worship for use at any time or place under the guidelines established by General Convention. The resolution was given the legislative number of C016. The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music liked what we passed in Connecticut so they made the same wording a part of their official Blue Book report to General Convention. As a resolution from an interim body, it was given the legislative number of A066. This meant that the same proposed amendment had two possible legislative vehicles to get to enactment.
At General Convention, the legislative Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy, and Music held hearings on the resolutions. They decided to use A066 as the resolution to perfect in the legislative process while asking to be discharged (no further legislative consideration) from C016. The House of Bishops subsequently voted to discharge C016, terminating its participation in the legislative process. The committee recommended certain amendments including adding that the bishop diocesan would have to authorize any experimental use and that any experimental forms of worship would have to be limited to rites already in the Book of Common Prayer, instead of allowing for new rites to emerge and be experimented with in local Eucharistic communities. The House of Bishops passed A066 as amended and sent it to the House of Deputies for concurrence. It was scheduled for floor action on the last morning of Convention and the legislative committee had recommended concurrence with the Bishops’ passage. Some felt that the amendments to the original resolution were too constricting since, part of its appeal to many, was to allow much experimentation with liturgies not in the Book of Common Prayer that might emerge in the 21st. century.
70 They convinced the House of Deputies not to concur with the Bishops so the resolution died.
On a positive note, General Convention did call for the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to develop a plan for Prayer Book revision to be presented at the 2018 General Convention in lovely Austin, Texas. This development was not expected but now many can contribute, including our own Liturgy and Music Commission, to that project.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Canon Robert J. Brooks Sponsor of Resolution #10 with the Commission on Liturgy and Music of ECCT
REPORT ON RESOLUTION 11 OF THE 230TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Resolution 11, adopted by the 2014 Convention of the Diocese of Connecticut, expressed appreciation in is first resolve for “the good work of the Baptismal Covenant Working Group” and gratitude to “the parishes that participated in the Baptismal Covenant creation language study.”
The second and third resolves contained the wording of a resolution to be submitted to the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in Salt Lake City in the summer of 2015. This resolution called on the General Convention to add a sixth question to the Baptismal Covenant:
“Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?”
“I will with God’s help.”
The final resolve asked that this additional question and answer be authorized for trial use during the 2016-2018 triennium.
When this resolution was submitted to General Convention, it became Resolution C015. It was assigned for initial consideration to the Joint Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music. Among those who spoke in support of C015 were the Rev. Linda Spiers (Chair of the Connecticut deputation) and three members of the Baptismal Covenant Working Group (the Rev Stephanie Johnson, Dr. Anne Rowthorn and Bishop Jeffery Rowthorn).
71 The Joint Committee recommended that Resolution C015 be referred to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music for consideration during the 2016-2018 triennium. The SCLM will report their recommendation to the next General Convention in 2018.
One factor that influenced this recommendation which the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies accepted was the adoption of another resolution calling on the SCLM to prepare a plan for the revision of the present Book of Common Prayer. This plan for revision is also to be presented to the 2018 General Convention.
Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Sanda Stayner The Rt. Rev. Jeffery Rowthorn on behalf of the Baptismal Covenant Working Group
THE TRUSTEES OF THE EPISCOPAL ACADEMY OF CONNECTICUT: 2015
The Trustees disburse income from funds held by the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut and use it for scholarship assistance to benefit clergy children at both the secondary school and college levels.
In July 2015, scholarships in the total amount of $49,500 were awarded to 18 young people to assist them with the expenses of their education.
2015 ECCT CONVENTION PRESENTATION ON THE LIVING WAGE
Finding a way to navigate through the complexities of the Living Wage is a challenging task for any Parish. In 2014, this convention passed Resolution 7 that urged Parishes to do just this. In response to that challenge, the three of us have put some effort toward finding a simple way that Parishes and other organizations in the Episcopal Church in CT could live into the spirit of that resolution.
Our research revealed that there is some variation about just what the living wage IS. It is best to start with what the living wage is NOT. It is NOT the legal minimum wage. In Connecticut, the legal minimum wage is $9.15 per hour. The minimum wage generally fails to meet the standards for quality of life envisioned by the living wage, and often leaves the family dependent on government or other financial aid. The Living Wage is also NOT a salary that reflects an employee’s skill, experience, or anticipated level of responsibility.
Rather, the Living Wage is the lowest wage that affords the earner’s household the
72 most basic costs of living without need for government support or poverty programs. Tools used to calculate the living wage include the seven factors shown on the slide.
We researched a number of alternatives for calculating the Living Wage and we examined the ways that corporations, governments, and faith organizations were implementing these ideas. This Fall, the Episcopal Church in CT issued guidance to Treasurers that included our recommendation to use The Living Wage Calculator provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In our opinion, this calculator provides the simplest way for a Parish or other Organization to determine how much they want to live into the spirit of the Living Wage Movement.
The MIT calculator has two major variables. The first is the geographic location of your Parish either by one of the eight counties in Connecticut as shown in the table above, or by four metropolitan areas. As you can see from the slide, a single adult in Windam County would need $10.32/hr while in Fairfield County, the living wage for that person would be $12.68.
The Second variable is family size, and here we need to be careful. As you can see, a single adult in New London County should earn no less than $11.31 while a family of one adult with 3 children would need $36.05, more than 3 times as much. Of course, as an employer, you can’t ask a job candidate about their family size and we are certainly NOT suggesting that Parishes should hire single people in preference to candidates with families! We think that a Parish should use this table as a guide to deciding the degree to which they want to “live into” the living wage. Our recommendation is to use the values for two Adults (who are both working) with two Children. Across our state, that would be a Living Wage in the range of roughly $16 to $17. You could choose a lower or higher value of course.
As part of our research, we conducted a case study that examined the wages paid to lay employees in a healthy Parish in our state against the calculations suggested by the MIT Living Wage Calculator. The selected Parish is in an urban setting and had about 300 active members with 118 average Sunday attendance. Its membership has been steady for the last 15 years. The Parish’s annual operating budget of about $400,000 and it has an endowment whose income is needed for the operating budget. They have four lay employees; only 1 is a full time employee. The total lay employee compensation (salary and benefits) paid by this Parish is about $94,000, one quarter of its annual operating budget. For every employee, this Parish met the Living Wage
73 amounts suggested by the MIT calculator for their actual family size.
Recognizing that there are a wide variety of Parish situations across the Episcopal Church in CT, and noting that not every Parish is operating at this level of sustainability, it appears likely that a reasonably healthy Parish could satisfy even the most challenging living wage criteria.
Further, if this Parish were to pay compensation at $15.00 per hour, their total lay employee compensation would be about $60,000, 64% of what they are actually paying. Of course, we don’t recommend that they cut their lay employee salaries! We think this shows that even struggling Parishes might reasonably be able to meet the MIT criteria.
We think the guidance provided to Treasurers helps to simplify a complex problem and helps our Parishes and organizations live into the spirit of the Living Wage Movement and our own convention’s resolution. Come visit the three of us at our table in the Vendor Area and ask us about the Living Wage. While you’re there, you can grab a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions that will point you to the MIT Living Wage Calculator and to our research paper at the ECCT website.
Respectfully Submitted: Elaine Sleath, Ned Lewis, Ronald Steed
74 Bishop’s Address Delivered to Convention on Saturday, November 14, 2015 The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Ph.D.
(The address was offered as a “TED Talk sermon” on Saturday morning, November 14 at the 232nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut meeting in Cromwell, CT. The scripture is from the Gospel of Mark Chapter 13:1-8, appointed for November 15, 2015, the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28.)
Our scripture lesson for this Convention Eucharist, appointed as the Gospel in our lectionary for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost (tomorrow,) the penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year, is taken from the 13th Chapter Mark. Here we encounter Jesus’ outrageous prediction of the end times, what theologians like to call the apocalypse. While some might associate the end times with the final weeks of our liturgical year, I believe the Gospel passage appointed speaks directly to where we are as the Episcopal Church in Connecticut today, and where we might be going in the recommendations coming before this convention from the Taskforce for Reimagining the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (TREC-CT.)
Let’s look a bit at the context of Jesus’ end times prophecy in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus has entered triumphantly into Jerusalem. In the temple precincts he turns over the tables of those who have made the holy place into a marketplace. Before cleansing the temple, Jesus curses a fig tree for not bearing fruit; and then after we hear that the fig tree has withered away. The message is pretty clear. The Temple is no longer bearing fruit, no longer serving God and God’s ways. Jesus then goes on to underscore what it means to be faithful to God and God’s ways noting the great commandment, denouncing the scribes for their emptiness, and affirming the sacrificial offering of the poor widow.
But his disciples seem to have missed the point entirely. Admiring the grand structure of the temple, they remark: “Look teacher, what large stones, and what large building.” The disciples just can’t see that Jesus is up to something entirely different than what the temple had come to represent. He responds: “Do you see these great buildings, not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” Wow! Harsh stuff!
Troubled by this statement, Peter, James, John, and Andrew later ask Jesus privately as to when the destruction of the temple will occur. Jesus responds that the signs will be numerous and ambiguous. There will be turmoil all around with wars, nations rising up against nations, earthquakes, and famines. Yet Jesus emphasizes: Do not be fooled
75 by such destruction, for all of “this is but the beginning of the birth pangs.” This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. God is birthing something; God will bring about a new thing, even as we anguish over the loss of the temple as we have known it; cry over the loss of all that we have valued, all that we have held so dear, all that we have cherished (dare I even say, all that we have idolized.)
Does any of this sound familiar? Does Jesus’ teaching of the destruction of the temple and the birth pangs of a new reality have anything to say to the Episcopal Church in Connecticut right now? to the Episcopal Church generally? to Christianity in the industrialized West on the cusp of the end of Christendom? I think it does.
We in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut are not hiding from the reality that so much of what we have known as the church in the past seems to be on shaky ground. For most churches in Connecticut generally, and for the Episcopal Church in particular, our numbers have decreased, full-time clergy positions have declined, budgets have shrunk, parishes have closed, and we no longer enjoy the privilege and prestige of being central to the social, political, and economic fabric of our society. Randy Ferebee in his book Cultivating the Missional Church (which Bishop Laura and I use in all of our parish visitations) describe this loss as the end of Christendom. Ferebee points out that we Christians are moving from the center to the margins, from the majority to the minority, from settlers to sojourners, from privilege to plurality, from control to witness, from maintenance to mission, from institution to movement1 (what our new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry describes as “The Jesus Movement.”)
I daresay that we in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut are embracing these changes and leaning into the end of Christendom. No stone has been left unturned as we seek to participate in God’s mission in our neighborhoods in new ways. I want to note a few ways by which the Episcopal Church in Connecticut has sought to become more missional in recent years. And this list is in no way exhaustive. We have reclaimed our common identity as the Episcopal Church in Connecticut with a new graphic image stating our commitment to “Participating in God’s Mission.” We have moved out of Diocesan House in Hartford into a flexible, open, and collaborative space in The Commons in Meriden. We have reconceived our Annual Convention making it more focused on God’s mission, and utilizing new technologies for communication and engagement. We have freed up financial resources for increased parish participation in God’s mission locally by reducing assessment to parishes from 12.5% to 10% and rebating accumulated insurance premiums. We have pursued broad based anti-racism and multiculturalism efforts in partnership with VISIONS Inc.. We have redeveloped
1 Randolf C. Ferebee, Cultivating the Missional Church: New Soil for Growing Vestries and Leaders (New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2012), p. 38.
76 our website and social media communications while inaugurating CRUX as an annual magazine lifting up opportunities for participation in God’s mission. We have revamped the ordination process emphasizing recruitment of hybrid missional priests to serve small congregations. We have refocused the clergy “search process” with faithfulness to God’s mission as the top priority for parish transitions. We have developed a new Spring Training program resourcing hundreds of lay leaders each year though dozens of workshops. We have inaugurated a quarterly Leadership Gathering where key diocesan committees, commissions, and councils come together to better serve God’s mission together. We have tried on parish-based “missional experiments” in cooperation with the Leadership Development Initiative of the Diocese of Massachusetts. We have emphasized ECCT staff efficiency and collaboration while moving from three to two bishops. And in the budget coming before this Convention we have begun to draw upon the income of our common assets of 35 million dollars held by our Missionary Society to support new missionary ventures. All of these changes are intended to help us Episcopalians be more faithful to God’s mission of restoration and reconciliation in the world today, even as the church that we have known in the 20th century ebbs away.
Now coming before us in this Annual Convention are the proposals from the Taskforce for Reimagining the Episcopal Church in Connecticut - TREC-CT. The genesis for TREC-CT lay in resolution #3 of the 2013 Annual Convention calling for greater parish collaboration in Episcopal Church in Connecticut, and the need to renew the constitution of our Missionary Society while addressing our failed Deanery system. Then Resolution #9 of last year’s Convention called for specific “revisions to the organization and structure of The Episcopal Church in Connecticut.” TREC-CT has been faithful to this charge.
I am not going to go through the details of the TREC-CT proposal here. We will do that in our next two convention sessions. What I do want to do is applaud TREC-CT for their imagination and faithfulness to the mission of God. The proposal before us is bold and far-reaching and, I believe, responsive to what the Holy Spirit is up to in our midst. It lifts up and empowers Ministry Networks: two or more Episcopalians gathered together, working collaboratively, in God’s mission from two or more parishes. It calls for missionaries to serve in six new regions of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut catalyzing, convening, connecting and building capacity for God’s mission. And TREC-CT recommends that our governance system be completely overhauled, the first time this has happened since 1973 when deanery were created. Our new Mission Council, if adopted, will draw upon the Ministry Networks and Regions with their missionaries to help us all be more faithful disciples of Jesus as we are sent into the world as apostles in God’s mission. Thank you Bishop Laura for helping us reclaim the
77 language of discipleship and apostleship as we seek to be more faithful participants in God’s mission
Before closing I want celebrate how the Holy Spirit is raising up and renewing historic resources in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut as we seek to be more faithful and engaged disciples and apostles. Camp Washington, with the leadership of Bishop Laura, a reconstituted Board chaired by Suzy Burke, and a new Executive Director Bart Geissinger, has embraced a new vision where “our place in Morris” will become a year round resource for our formation as disciples, as followers, of Jesus. And the Report of the Cathedral Discernment Taskforce, chaired by The Rev. Harlon Dalton, presents eight far-reaching recommendations so that Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford can help us all become more faithful apostles sent into the world in God’s mission. I can imagine at some point the need to raise new money so that Camp Washington and the Cathedral can better equip us all in our lives as disciples and apostles. More on that in years to come.
So there it is. We are living in scary end times filled with both loss and possibility. The temple stones of Christendom are being brought down around us even as we feel the birth pangs of a new church being born. I thank God, that in the new life of Jesus’ Resurrection and in the power of the Holy Spirit, God is indeed bringing into being the church God needs to effect God’s mission of restoration and reconciliation in the world today. And I thank God that we in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut are partnering with God in that mission. Thanks be to God.
78 Episcopal Acts 2015
Parish Town Confirmed Received Christ Church Bethany 4 St. Thomas Bethel 5 Christ Church Bethlehem 1 Trinity Branford 7 1 St. John’s Bridgeport 5 St. Luke’s & St. Paul’s Bridgeport 9 12 Grace Broad Brook 3 St. Paul’s Brookfield 18 5 St. Peter’s Cheshire 9 Trinity Collinsville 2 3 St. James Danbury 1 2 St. Luke’s Darien 41 Church of the Epiphany Durham 5 Holy Trinity Enfield 7 4 St. John’s Essex 5 St. Timothy’s Fairfield 1 1 St. Paul’s Fairfield 10 1 St. James’ Farmington 9 St. David’s Gales Ferry 6 Christ Church Greenwich 37 St. Barnabus Greenwich 5 Grace & St. Peters Hamden 1 Christ Church Hartford 1 1 Trinity College Hartford 1 St. Martin Hartford 2 Kent School Kent 4 Emmanuel Killingworth 1 4 St. Andrews Marble Dale 3 St. Andrews Meriden 4 5 St. George Middlebury 2 3 St. Peter’s Milford 7 St. Peter’s Monroe 2 St. Michael’s Naugatuck 10 5 St. Mark’s New Canaan 9 St. Luke’s New Haven 13 Epis. Ch. At Yale New Haven 2 Trinity New Haven 10 2 St. Luke’s New Haven 1 St. John’s Niantic 1 3
79 Parish Town Confirmed Received Zion North Branford 3 1 Good Shepherd Orange 3 St. Stephen’s Ridgefield 22 1 Christ Roxbury 3 St. Alban’s Simsbury 3 3 St. Peter’s S. Windsor 7 Trinity Southport 3 Grace Stafford Springs 4 St. Francis Stamford 5 Christ the Healer Stamford 1 Iglesia Betania Stamford 4 St. Mark’s Storrs 1 1 Christ Church Stratford 1 2 Trinity Tarriffville 7 Christ Tashua 5 St. Peter’s/Trinity Thomaston 12 7 Trinity Torrington 3 1 Trinity Trumbull 3 Trinity Whethersfield 3 St. John’s West Hartford 1 St. James’ West Hartford 9 Holy Spirit West Haven 2 Christ & Holy Trinity Westport 21 St. Matthew’s Wilton 26 Grace Windsor 4 All Saints Wolcott 6 1 St. Paul’s Woodbury 1 2
Bishops’ Additionals
Clergy transferred to the Diocese of Connecticut January 6, 2015 The Rev. Amjad Samuel from the Diocese of Ohio May 5, 2015 The Rev. Julia Fritts from the Diocese of Maryland May 5, 2015 The Rev. Margaret Hodgkins from the Diocese of New Jersey May 19, 2015 The Rev. Whitney Edwards from the Diocese of Virginia June 4, 2015 The Rev. Kate Kelderman from the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania June 18, 2015 The Rev. Denise Cabana from the Diocese of Washington June 18, 2015 The Rev. George Kovoor from the Church of England August 12, 2015 The Rev. Katherine Herron Piazza from the Diocese of Ohio August 12, 2015 The Rev. Peter Thompson from the Diocese of Washington
80 Sep. 15, 2015 The Rev. Susan Pinkerton from the Diocese of Washington Nov. 17, 2015 The Rev. Miguelina Howell from the Diocese of Newark
Clergy transferred from the Diocese of Connecticut January 9, 2015 The Rev. Ann Ritonia to the Diocese of Washington January 20, 2015 The Rev. John Satula to the Diocese of Massachusetts January 28, 2015 The Rev. Leigh Preston to the Diocese of East Tennessee February 9, 2015 The Rev. Eleanor Applewhite Terry to the Diocese of Massachusetts February 24, 2015 The Rev. Cynthia Stravers to the Diocese of New York May 14, 2015 The Rev. Patricia Cunningham to the Diocese of California June 15, 2015 The Rev. Elizabeth Tesi to the Diocese of Washington July 23, 2015 The Rev. Barbara Briggs to the Diocese of New Jersey Sep. 15, 2015 The Rev. Matthew Lincoln to the Diocese of Western New York
Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate Carlos E. de la Torre, April 16, 2015, Christ Church, Greenwich, CT by the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas Peter N. Johnston, May 16, 2015, Church of the Ascension, Lafayette, LA by the Rt. Rev. Jacob Owensby Nathan W. Ives, July 18, 2015, St. Paul’s, Windham, CT by the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens Melissa W. Lamkin, October 3, 2015, Christ Church, Greenwich, CT by the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens
Ordinations to the Priesthood Alan C. Murchie, January 14, 2015, St. Thomas, New Haven, CT by the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas Carlos E. de la Torre, November 21, 2015, St. Andrew’s, Stamford, CT by the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas
Renunciation of Priestly Vows Alma Pollock, April 29, 2015, The Commons, Meriden, CT by the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas
Clergy Deaths The Rev. John Beverley Kelley January 2, 2015 The Rev. Ralph Durgin October 9, 2015 The Rev. Molly McGreevy November 1, 2015
81 the Episcopal Church In Connecticut 2016 Budget Draft 09/18/2015
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Draft 2016 Operating Budget
% $ Change 2015 Change 2016 from Working from Budget 2015 Budget 2015 Budget Budget REVENUES Parish Support Contributions 4,380,000 4,471,000 91,000 2% Other Sources Episcopate Trustees support 300,000 300,000 0 0% Invested cash interest 6,000 2,500 -3,500 -58% Investment gains (losses) - unrestricted 2,000 0 -2,000 -100% Income from Missionary Society investments 327,000 1,084,500 757,500 232% Managment fee from Insurance 40,000 40,000 0 0% D&B fees toward financial assistant 89,207 88,175 -1,032 -1% Total Other Sources 764,207 1,515,175 750,968 98% TOTAL REVENUE 5,144,207 5,986,175 841,968 16% EXPENSES Schedule "A" - National and World Mission Episcopal Church Pledge 834,275 704,100 -130,175 -16% Provincial Synod Pledge 16,179 16,500 321 2%
General Convention Travel & Expense 44,000 15,000 -29,000 -66% 10503
Companions In Mission 15,000 15,000 0 0% 10504 10505 Millennium Fund 36,009 41,903 5,894 16% Total Schedule "A" - National and World Mission 945,463 792,503 -152,960 -16%
Schedule "C" - Congregational Development Special Mission Opportunity 11726 Spanish Language Ministries Group 210,000 219,800 9,800 5% 11701 New Haven, St. Andrew's 10,000 0 -10,000 -100% 11706 Haitian Missioner (2012-Stamford, L'eglise de la Epiphanie) 50,000 50,000 0 0% 11709 Deaf Ministry 1,000 0 -1,000 -100% 11728 Emerging Urban Ministry Initiatives 5,000 6,000 1,000 20% Support for parishes in low income communities 100,000 Total Special Mission Opportunity 276,000 375,800 99,800 36% 11801 Congregational Development - Other 3,500 0 -3,500 -100% 11729 Missional Curacies 0 130,000 130,000 #N/A Total Schedule "C" - Congregational Development 279,500 505,800 226,300 81%
Schedule "D" - Camp Washington 12001 Camp Washington Support 175,000 175,000 Total Schedule "D" - Camp Washington 175,000 175,000 0 0%
Schedule "E" - Christian Formation 12502 Children, Youth and Young Adult Program Costs 7,000 7,000 12505 Young Adults and Adults Program Costs 500 0 13004 Young Adult Ministry Initiatives 6,000 6,000 13005 Bishops and Confirmands dinners 1,500 2,000 Total Schedule "E" - Christian Formation 15,000 15,000 0 0%
Schedule "F" - Ministry to Higher Education 13001 Committee on Higher Education 5,000 5,000 0 0% 13002 Episcopal Church at Yale 20,000 30,000 10,000 50%
University Chaplain at UConn 55,000 50,000 -5,000 -9% 13003 Total Grants to Episcopal Related Ministry 80,000 85,000 5,000 6% Total Schedule "F" - Ministry to Higher Education 80,000 85,000 5,000 6%
Schedule "G" - Stewardship Stewardship 3,000 3,000 13502 Environmental and Energy Stewardship (Province I) 500 1,000 Total Schedule "G" - Stewardship 3,500 4,000 500 14% Page 1
82 Schedule "I" - Communication & Media Canon for Mission Communication & Media 14501 Salaries and wages 88,592 89,212 620 0.70% FICA 6,777 6,825 47 0.70% Pension 10,631 10,705 74 0.70% Health and Life Insurance 13,454 13,091 -363 -3% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Program supplies and Expenses 0 0 0 Transportation 1,667 1,667 0 0% Professional expense 833 1,000 167 20% 312 312 Total Canon for Mission Communication & Media 123,454 124,312 858 1% Communication & Media Assistant (24 Hours) 14502 Salaries and wages 25,742 25,742 FICA 1,969 1,969 Pension 3,089 3,089 Health and Life Insurance 7,812 Transportation 128 0 Long Term Disablity 312 Total Communication & Media Assistant (1/2 Time) 38,740 31,112 -7,628 -20% Crux Magazine 14503 Program supplies/expenses 6,000 6,000 Bulk postage 6,500 6,500 General printing and graphics 24,000 24,000 Photography 3,500 3,500 40,000 40,000 Other Communications 14504 Seminar registration fees 500 500 Consultant (1099) 5,000 5,000 Program supplies/expenses 5,000 5,000 Membership dues 300 300 10,800 10,800 Web Site Development 14505 Computer supplies and fees 10,000 5,000 Program supplies/expenses 3,000 3,000 Total Web Site Development 13,000 8,000 Total Schedule "I" - Communication & Media 225,994 214,224 -11,770 -5%
Schedule "J" - Ecumenical Relations Ecumenical Community Organizing 3,000 15002 Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs 750 2,000 Total Schedule "J" - Ecumenical Relations 750 5,000 4,250 567%
Schedule "K" - Diocesan Programs 15502 Committee for Liturgy & Music 2,000 2,000 0 0% 15504 Committee on Aging and Life Planning 250 0 -250 -100% 15508 Poet/Poetry Ministry 500 0 -500 -100%
Visions: Multi-Culturalism and Anti-Racism project 33,000 42,000 9,000 27% 15507 15506 Prison Ministry (Faith Behind Bars and Beyond) 1,500 2,000 500 33% 15509 Health care Chaplains 500 0 -500 -100% Total Schedule "K" - Diocesan Programs 37,750 46,000 8,250 22%
Schedule "L" - Mission Outreach in Connecticut 16007 -15,000 -15% New Missionary Initiatives 100,000 85,000 IRIS (formerly ESS) 48,000 38,400 -9,600 -20% 16005 16001 Mission Development Fund 5,000 5,000 0 0% 16008 Women's Global Mission 1,500 1,000 -500 -33% 16009 Social Justice and Advocacy Committee 2,500 1,000 -1,500 -60% 16010 Social Justice Outreach 4,500 0 -4,500 -100% 16010 01 Combating Gender Violence 2,000 2,000 0 0% Total Schedule "L" - Mission Outreach in CT 163,500 132,400 -31,100 -19%
Schedule "M" - Episcopal Church in CT Convention & TREC CT 16502 Diocesan Convention Expenses Program supplies and Expense 70,000 85,000 15,000 21% Less Diocesan Convention income -35,000 -50,000 -15,000 43% Extraordinary Staff Costs 5105 Salary & Wages 9,550 9,550 0 0% 5140 Pension 1,719 1,719 0 0% Transporation 1,500 1,500 0 0% 5115 FICA 731 731 0 0% General Printing and Graphics 4,500 4,500 0 0% Total Diocesan Convention 53,000 53,000 0 0%
Secretary of Convention Page 2 83 Salaries and wages 11,794 12,624 829 7% 16504 FICA allowance 1,083 1,276 194 18% 16504 Pension 2,123 2,502 379 18% Transportation 250 Total Secretary of Convention 15,000 16,652 1,652 11% Secretary of the Episcopal Church in CT & Executive Council 16506 Salaries and wages 12,537 12,624 88 1% FICA allowance 959 1,276 317 33% Pension 2,485 2,502 17 1% Transportation 250 250 0 0% Total Secretary of the Episcopal Church in CT & Executive Council 16,230 16,653 422 3% Joint Leadership 16503 Joint Leadership Meetings 6,000 5,000 -1,000 -17% Mission Area Collaboration 50,000
Area Missionaries 347,747 Total Joint Leadership 6,000 402,747 396,747 6612% Total Schedule "M" - Diocesan Convention & TREC 90,230 489,052 398,821 442%
Schedules "O" - Bishop's Ministry Schedule "O-1" - Diocesan Bishop Diocesan Bishop 17501 Salaries and wages 113,539 116,955 3,416 3% FICA allowance 11,682 13,345 1,663 14% Housing allowance 60,000 60,420 420 1% Pension 33,340 34,088 748 2% GLMD 33,340 31,223 -2,117 -6% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Transportation 2,500 9,000 6,500 260% Professional expense 12,000 16,000 4,000 33% 13005 Bishop's Confirmation Dinners 2,000 0 -2,000 -100% 17521 Bishop's Clergy (Affinity Group) 2,000 2,000 0 0% 17522 Assistants (meeting wiLAT Bishops Summer/BBQ) 500 500 0 0% Total Diocesan Bishop 272,401 285,031 12,630 5% Total Schedule "O-1" - Diocesan Bishop 272,401 285,031 12,630 5%
Schedule "O-3" - Bishop Suffragan 2 Suffragan Bishop 2 - Bp. Ahrens Salaries and wages 82,407 82,984 577 1%
FICA allowance 11,813 12,558 745 6%
Housing allowance 49,000 49,343 343 1% Pension 25,780 25,960 180 GLMD 13,119 13,091 -28 0% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Transportation 2,500 9,000 6,500 260% Professional expense 12,000 16,000 4,000 33% Total Suffragan Bishop 2 - Bp. Ahrens 198,119 210,436 12,317 6% Total Schedule "O-3" - Bishop Suffragan 2 198,119 210,436 12,317 6%
Schedule "O-4" - Miscellaneous Episcopate Auxiliary Travel/Professional Expense and Lambeth
Lambeth 2,000 0 -2,000 -100%
Total Auxiliary Travel/Professional Expense and LambeLAT 2,000 0 -2,000 -100% Parish Intervention Consultations 15,000 20,000 5,000 33% Miscellaneous Episcopate Clergy Pastoral Care 25,000 20,000 -5,000 -20% Hospitality 3,000 3,000 0 0% Other Episcopate 15,000 40,000 25,000 167% Cathedral Events 4,000 4,000 0 0% Bishop Supply 3,000 3,000 0 0% Bishop's Development Fund 5,000 5,000 0 0% Emergency Relief 11,000 11,000 0 0% Episcopal Election/Special Convention/Search Exp. 1,000 1,000 0 0% Mutual Ministry Review 3,000 3,000 0 0% Total Miscellaneous Episcopate 70,000 110,000 40,000 57% Total Schedule "O-4" - Miscellaneous Episcopate 87,000 130,000 43,000 49%
Total Schedules "O" - Bishop's Ministry 557,520 625,467 67,947 12%
Schedule "Q" - Mission Collaboration & Congregational Life Page 3 84 Canon for Mission Collaboration & Congregational Life Salaries and wages 60,740 52,102 -8,638 -14% 19016 FICA allowance 8,870 8,933 62 1%
Housing allowance 27,000 36,252 9,252 34%
Pension 17,390 17,512 122 1% Health and Life Insurance 35,333 21,029 -14,304 -40% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Transportation 8,000 8,000 0 0% Hospitality 500 2500 2,000 400% Professional expense 2,000 5,000 3,000 150% Total Canon for Mission Collaboration & Congregational Life 161,333 152,828 -8,505 -5%
Program Expenses 19018 MRI 2,500 2,500 0 0% 19019 Who's My Neighbor 2,500 0 -2,500 -100% 19020 Collaborative Iniatives 15,000 0 -15,000 -100% 19022 Financial Literacy for Congregations 5,000 0 -5,000 -100% 19023 Communities of Practice 5,000 0 -5,000 -100% 19023 Evangelistic Training 2,500 0 -2,500 -100% 19024 Congregational Support 5,000 0 -5,000 -100% Total Program Expenses 37,500 2,500 -35,000 -93% Total Schedule "Q" - Mission Collaboration & Congregational. Life 198,833 155,328 -43,505 -22%
Schedule "R" - Parish Transition & Clergy Development Canon for Mission Leadership 19503 Salaries and wages 51,740 24,168 -27,572 -53% FICA allowance 8,870 8,959 89 1% Housing allowance 36,000 64,448 28,448 79% Pension 17,390 17,564 174 1% Health and Life Insurance 722 19,517 18,795 2603% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Program supplies/expenses 0 0 0 Transportation 3,000 3,000 0 0% Professional expense 6,000 6,000 0 0% Total Canon for Mission Leadership 125,222 145,156 19,934 16% Commission on Ministry Program Program Income/Reimbursement -4,000 -1,000 3,000 -75% 19006 19006 Program Supplies Expense 10,000 10,000 0 0% 19006 Hospitality 2,000 5,000 3,000 150% Program Development 15,000 10,000 -5,000 -33% 19025 Mentor Support 0 3,000 3,000 Training 0 10,000 10,000 Scholarships 0 5,000 5,000 19026 Minority Episcopal Teological Ed. Support 250 250 0 0% Education for Ministry (EFM) 2,500 0 -2,500 -100% 19010 Deacon Formation 5,000 15,000 10,000 200% 19009 C.O.M. - Continuing Education 10,000 10,000 0 0% 19515 Nominee Recruitment and Support Program Income 9,000 9,000 0 0% Other Professional Fees 23,000 23,000 Total Commission on Ministry Program 49,750 99,250 49,500 99% Dean of Formation 19512 Salaries and wages 15,786 15,897 111 1% FICA allowance 3,112 3,134 22 1% Housing allowance 15,000 15,105 105 1% Pension 6,102 6,144 43 1% Health and Life Insurance 2,430 0 -2,430 -100% Program Supplies and Expenses 0 0 0 Continuing Education 0 1,500 1,500 Professional Expenses 0 3,500 3,500 Transportation 2,000 2,000 0 0% Total Dean of Formation 44,430 47,280 2,850 6% Clergy Development 19506 Fresh Start 1,200 5,000 3,800 317% 19516 Recently Ordained Clergy 1,200 2,000 800 67% 19517 Interim Rector Insurance Gap 1,000 1,000 0 0% 19518 Sabbatical Support (PIC, IR) 1,000 1,000 0 0% 19510 Transitions Ministry-Discern & Recruit 30,000 40,000 10,000 33% 19511 Priest-in-Charge Consultations 15,000 15,000 0 0% Recruiting Targets of Opportunity 0 0 0 #N/A Mutual Ministry Review 0 0 #N/A Page 4 19519 Women in Leadership 500 1,000 500 100% 85 19012 Clergy Conference 35,000 35,000 0 0% 19012 Program income/reimbursement -25,000 -25,000 0 0% 19520 Clergy Retreat 500 500 0 0% Total Clergy Development 60,400 75,500 15,100 25% 11001 Education for Ministry 3,000 3,000 Clergy Peer Group Programs 19521 Part Time 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19522 Ethnic Clergy 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19523 Priest In Charge 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19524 Interim Rector 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19525 Assistant Priests 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19526 Missional Priests 2,000 2,000 0 0% 19527 Consultant Training 4,000 4,000 0 0% 19528 IT Expenses (Program Support) 2,500 2,500 0 0% Total Clergy Peer Group Programs 18,500 18,500 0 0% Total Schedule "R" - Parish Transition & Clergy Development 300,802 388,686 87,884 29%
Schedule "S" - Pastoral Ministry Miscellaneous Clergy Support 20001 Clergy Family Assistance Program 40,000 40,000 20004 Retired Clergy 2,500 2,500 Total Miscellaneous Clergy Support 42,500 42,500 0 0% Canon for Mission Integrity & Training (Pastoral Response) 20005 Salaries and wages 96,114 96,786 673 1% . FICA 7,353 7,404 51 1% Pension 11,534 11,614 81 1% Health and Life Insurance 4,089 680 -3,409 -83% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Transportation 3,000 3,000 0 0% Hospitality 500 500 0 0% Professional expense 3,000 3,500 500 17% Long term disability 312 312 #N/A Total Canon for Mission Integrity & Training (Pastoral Respo 127,089 125,297 -1,792 -1% Pastoral Response and Parish Leadership Support Program Costs Pastoral Response Coordinator Program Costs 20009 Title IV: Ecclesiastical Discipline Program Costs 500 3,000 2,500 500% Title IV Intake Officer(s) 10,000 11,500 1,500 15% 20011 20013 Disciplinary Board 1,000 0 -1,000 -100% Advisors & Conciliators 1,000 0 -1,000 -100% Subtotal -- Pastoral Response Coordination 12,500 14,500 2,000 16% Parish Leadership Support 20010 Pastoral Response Intervention 12,000 12,000 0 0% 20015 Safe Church Training 23,000 23,185 185 1% 20016 Spring Training Expenses 21,000 21,000 0 0% 20016 Less Spring Training Revenues -4,000 -4,000 0 0% Bishops Laity Training Events 0 2,000 2,000 20017 Bishops & Wardens Events 1,500 0 -1,500 -100% 20018 Bishops & Laity Gatherings 1,600 0 -1,600 -100% Laity Capacity Building 5,000 5,000 0 0% 20019 20020 Parish Interventions 6,000 6,000 0 0% 20007 Best Practices Coaching 8,000 18,000 10,000 125% Subtotal -- Parish Leadership Support 74,100 83,185 9,085 12% Total Schedule "S" - Pastoral Ministry 256,189 265,482 9,293 4%
Schedule "T" - Support Services & Operations Support Staff 17502 Administrator for the Bishop's Office Salaries and wages 58,588 58,998 410 1% FICA 4,482 4,513 31 1% Pension 7,031 7,080 49 1% Health and Life Insurance 35,668 35,280 -388 -1% Long term disability 312 312 Total Administrator for the Bishop's Office 105,768 106,183 415 0% Administrative Assistant for Bishop Sufragan TBA Salaries and wages 0 45,000 45,000 FICA 0 3,443 3,443 Pension 0 5,400 5,400 Health and Life Insurance 0 19,536 19,536 Long term disability 312 312 TotalAdministrative Assistant for Bishop Sufragan TBA 0 73,691 73,691 Administrator for Events 18002 Salaries and wages 55,328 55,715 387 1% FICA 4,233 4,262 30 1% Pension 6,639 6,686 46 1% Health and Life Insurance 13,454 13,091 -363 -3% Long Term Disability Page 5 312 312
86 Total Administrator for Events 79,654 80,067 413 1% 19002 Administrator for Transitions and Clergy Support Salaries and wages 52,361 52,728 367 1% FICA 4,006 4,034 28 1% Pension 6,283 6,327 44 1% Health and Life Insurance 23,607 23,222 -385 -2% Long Term Disability 312 312 #N/A Total Administrator for Transitions and Clergy Support 86,257 86,622 365 0% Administrator for Safe Church and Ordination Processes 18502 Salaries and wages 47,600 47,933 333 1% FICA 3,641 3,667 25 1% Pension 5,712 5,752 40 1% Health and Life Insurance 23,607 23,222 -385 -2% Long Term Disability 312 312 Total Administrator for Safe Church and Ordination Processes 80,560 80,886 325 0% Administrative Assistant for Mission Collaboration and Finance- TBA 19502 Salaries and wages 44,881 45,195 314 1% FICA 3,433 3,457 24 1% Pension 5,386 5,423 38 1% Health and life 13,454 32,846 19,392 144% Long Term Disability 312 312 Total Administrative Assistant for Mission Collaboration & 67,154 87,234 20,080 30% Finance HR specialist Salaries and wages 40,000 FICA 3,060 Pension 4,800 Health and life 32,846 Long Term Disability 312 Total HR Specialist 80,706 Total Support Staff 419,393 595,388 175,995 42% Episcopal Church in CT Operations 20504 Program income/reimbursement -1,000 -1,000 0 0% Retiree insurance 0 - 0 Lay employee insurance 2,000 2,000 0 0% Audit 20,000 24,000 4,000 20% Continuing education 7,000 2,000 -5,000 -71%
Legal (SF) 0 0 0
Legal/Chancellor's insurance 0 7,500 7,500
Payroll fees 6,200 4,000 -2,200 -35%
HR consulting fees 10,000 10,000 Other fees 0 Bank fees 1,200 1,600 400 33% Cable TV Service/Internet 1,500 3,500 2,000 133% Telephone installation 500 500 0 0% Telephone usage fees 20,000 15,000 -5,000 -25% see 20505 Building repair 0 0 Maintenance contracts Black Baud 20,000 30,000 10,000 50% Office supplies 10,000 25,000 15,000 150%
Computer supplies and fees 60,000 60,000 0 0% see 20505 Building Supplies 0 Program Supplies and expense 0 0 see 20505 Chapel supplies 1,000 500 -500 -50% Transportation 1,000 1,000 0 0% Hospitality 7,000 11,000 4,000 57%
Regular postage 10,000 12,000 2,000 20% Fed Ex postage 500 500 0 0% UPS postage 3,500 1,000 -2,500 -71% General printing and graphics 1,500 1,500 0 0% Copying services 2,500 500 -2,000 -80% Periodicals 1,000 1,000 0 0% Membership dues 1,500 500 -1,000 -67% Miscellaneous 3,000 2,000 -1,000 -33% Total ECCT Office Operations 179,900 215,600 35,700 20% Total Support Staff and Office Operations 599,293 810,988 211,695 35% Episcopal Church in CT Facility Operations 20505 Natural Gas 9,000 10,000 1,000 11% Electric 16,000 16,000 0 0% Building\space rental Page 685,409 85,410 1 0% 87 Common Area Maintenance (CAM) expense 10,000 -10,000 -100% see 20504 Office repair 0 2,500 2,500 Building insurance 25,000 15,000 -10,000 -40% Property taxes 25,465 20,000 -5,465 -21% see 20504 Office cleaning 0 14,000 14,000 see 20504 Building supplies 2,000 1,000 -1,000 -50% see 20504 Chapel supplies 1,000 1,000 0 0% Total Commons Facility Operations 173,874 164,910 -8,964 -5% Total Commons Facility Operations 173,874 164,910 -8,964 -5% Temporary Help 25,000 50,000 25,000 100% Total Schedule "T" - Support Services & Operations 798,167 1,025,898 227,731 29%
Schedule "U" - Finance & Administration Canon for Mission Finance & Operations Salaries and wages 95,278 95,945 667 1% 21002 FICA 7,289 7,340 51 1% Pension 11,433 11,513 80 1% Health and Life Insurance 35,668 24,520 -11,148 -31% Long Term Disabliity 312 312 0 0% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 0 0% Transportation 1,667 1,667 0 0% Professional expense 833 1,000 167 20% Total Canon for Mission Finance & Operations 153,980 143,797 -10,183 -7% Controller 21014 Salaries and wages 55,161 55,547 386 1% FICA 4,220 4,249 30 1% Pension 6,619 6,666 46 1% Health and Life Insurance 35,668 0 0 0% Continuing education 1,500 1,500 #N/A Professional expense 1,000 1,000 #N/A Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Total Controller 101,668 69,274 -32,394 -32% Accountant (AR) 21004 Salaries and wages 50,251 50,602 352 1% FICA 3,844 3,871 27 1% Pension 6,030 6,072 42 1% Health and Life Insurance 12,009 11,642 -367 -3% Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Total Accountant (AR) 72,134 72,188 54 0% Accountant (AP) 21005 Salaries and wages 55,182 55,568 386 1% FICA 4,221 4,251 30 1% Pension 6,622 6,668 46 1% Health and Life Insurance 11,342 12,701 1,359 12% Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Total Accountant (AP) 77,367 79,188 1,821 2% Real Estate Manager 21011 Salaries and wages 54,325 43,200 -11,125 -20% FICA 4,156 3,305 -851 -20% Pension 6,519 5,184 -1,335 -20% Health and Life Insurance 2,580 2,580 0 0% Long term disability 312 312 0 0% 0 9,000 9,000 Transportation Total Areal Estate Manager 67,580 54,269 -13,311 -20% Operations Manager 21010 Salaries and wages 55,997 56,389 392 1% FICA 4,284 4,314 30 1% Pension 6,720 6,767 47 1% Health and Life Insurance 24,600 35,280 10,680 43% Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Continuing Education 1,500 1,500 Professional Expense 1,000 1,000 Total Operations Manager 91,600 105,561 13,961 15% Sectretary of Donations and Bequests 2112 Salaries and wages 54,827 55,210 384 1% FICA 4,194 4,224 29 1% Pension 6,579 6,625 46 1% Health and Life Insurance 23,607 22,116 -1,491 -6% Continuing Education 0 1,500 1,500 #N/A Professional Expense 0 2,500 2,500 #N/A Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Total Secretary of Donations and Bequests 89,207 88,175 -1,032 -1% Financial Coach Honorariums 10,000 Page 7
88 Total Schedule "U" - Finance & Administration 653,224 622,452 -30,772 -5%
Schedule "V" - Archivist Salaries and wages 62,405 62,405 0 0% FICA 4,774 4,774 0 0% Pension 7,489 7,176 -313 -4% Health and Life Insurance 850 564 -286 -34% Continuing education 1,200 1,500 300 25% Transportation 1,000 1,000 0 0% Professional expense 1,000 564 -436 -44% Long term disability 312 312 0 0% Total Archivist 79,030 78,296 -734 -1% Archival Program Costs 3,000 3,000 0 0% Total Schedule "V" - Archivist 82,030 81,296 -734 -1%
Other Expenses Salary, Benefits and Merit Adjustments 15,000 15,000 0 0% Contingency @10% 0f Non Salary Expense 263,000 320,000 57,000 22% TOTAL EXPENSES 5,141,453 5,963,589 822,136 16% NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 2,754 22,586 19,832 NM
89Page 8 Parochial Membership Statistics 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 41 Confirmed or Received 3 2 7 3 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 4 4 2 1 4 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 2 14 11 11 13 27 Under 16 Years 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 B A P T I S M 16 yrs and Older 0 0 80 53 83 97 50 87 98 51 55 50 51 47 56 42 50 10 52 45 46 95 91 51 97 74 164 106 108 101 105 164 169 100 Sunday Eucharists 6 72 29 61 53 27 78 70 39 30 62 42 19 42 32 60 74 88 23 97 21 39 43 66 31 24 38 42 128 152 166 167 120 325 Sunday Average Attendance 5 3 0 8 3 0 4 3 8 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3 5 0 12 33 11 10 65 35 50 141 Active Others 6 61 68 80 51 43 67 41 99 57 80 39 79 71 53 34 51 96 180 193 121 210 523 325 276 417 824 195 402 185 163 113 160 2,860 Communicants in Good Standing 6 85 68 55 46 51 67 80 50 79 90 60 34 51 96 180 193 181 210 147 523 356 322 106 417 342 402 551 213 113 413 Active 1,241 1,181 2,860 Members Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation Christ Church Episcopal St Pauls Episcopal Church Christ Church Episcopal Church of St Thomas Christ Episcopal Church Old St Andrews Episcopal Church St Stephens Episcopal Church St Georges Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church Calvary-St George Episcopal Church (2013) St Johns Episcopal Parish St Lukes-St Pauls Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church Church of the Holy Advent Trinity Church Collinsville St James Episcopal Church St Albans Episcopal Church Ascension Church For Deaf (2007) St Luke Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Immanuel St James Church Episcopal Church of the Epiphany St Gabriels Church St Stephens Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church St Johns Church Christ and the Epiphany Church St Johns Episcopal Church City Diocese of Connecticut Ansonia Bantam Bethany Bethel Bethlehem Bloomfield Bloomfield Bolton Branford Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgewater Bristol Broad Brook Brookfield Brooklyn Cheshire Clinton Collinsville Danbury Danielson Darien Darien Darien Derby Durham East Berlin East Haddam East Hartford East Hartford East Haven East Windsor
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0 6 4 0 9 6 0 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 9 0 11 11 37 Confirmed or Received 4 7 2 1 7 4 0 2 1 6 8 6 0 0 1 3 3 3 1 3 0 0 1 0 3 9 4 4 3 3 10 18 22 11 Under 16 Years 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B A P T I S M 16 yrs and Older 0 86 50 97 96 88 86 51 88 51 51 49 97 40 90 88 47 75 51 153 142 110 119 205 104 102 103 208 100 102 103 103 102 100 Sunday Eucharists 45 90 55 19 77 43 73 69 43 75 74 30 33 71 22 61 78 31 35 30 71 47 210 163 106 104 101 416 115 154 104 173 104 130 Sunday Average Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 7 0 5 0 0 4 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 10 16 24 10 58 17 35 30 27 Active Others 44 80 51 94 42 49 75 52 92 313 262 393 941 190 239 169 452 223 327 112 150 386 204 100 242 578 294 203 142 215 296 201 169 1,549 Communicants in Good Standing 44 51 42 49 52 341 296 422 965 253 293 289 452 401 458 112 150 469 204 100 210 242 617 312 129 348 165 415 386 268 149 452 121 Active 1,966 Members Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation Parish of Christ Church Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St Timothys Church Trinity St Michaels Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church St Davids Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church Christ Church Greenwich St Barnabas Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church Grace and St Peters Church Christ Church Cathedral Good Shepherd/El Buen Pastor Grace Episcopal Church St Martin Episcopal Church (2014) St Monicas Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church St Andrews Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church (Limerock) St Michaels Church Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church St Andrews Church St Marys Episcopal Church St Andrews Episcopal Church All Saints Church St Andrews Episcopal Church Christ Church City Diocese of Connecticut Easton Enfield Essex Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Farmington Gales Ferry Glastonbury Greenwich Greenwich Guilford Guilford Hamden Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hebron Higganum Ivoryton Kent Killingworth Lakeville Litchfield Litchfield Madison Manchester Marble Dale Meriden Meriden Middle Haddam
91 5 0 0 7 2 0 0 9 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 15 14 13 Confirmed or Received 6 0 3 5 4 8 5 5 7 4 0 0 5 0 6 0 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 1 1 0 10 17 11 11 Under 16 Years 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 B A P T I S M 16 yrs and Older 0 47 90 52 87 49 49 92 92 52 91 50 52 102 104 107 124 143 139 100 104 198 148 101 104 150 104 106 110 100 107 104 104 3,380 Sunday Eucharists 48 98 45 75 77 32 18 68 57 80 66 60 18 54 82 73 42 84 65 116 129 118 262 174 113 144 341 107 187 140 116 258 104 112 Sunday Average Attendance 0 3 0 2 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 8 1 4 0 0 54 15 30 20 10 13 15 81 25 15 17 15 13 20 148 128 Active Others 0 99 82 16 84 48 95 150 211 239 220 247 294 287 140 216 140 223 768 208 175 560 253 125 301 560 119 283 113 165 242 165 257 1,351 Communicants in Good Standing 99 82 17 64 169 275 261 266 262 294 444 207 216 140 223 186 818 318 258 206 560 480 255 301 201 709 200 283 198 223 317 181 268 Active 1,351 Members Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St George Episcopal Church Church of the Holy Trinity St Andrew Episcopal St Peters Church St Peters on the Green St Marks Episcopal Church St Michaels Episcopal Parish St Marks Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Church of St Thomas St Andrews Episcopal Church (2012) St James Episcopal Church St Johns Church St Lukes Episcopal Church St Paul - James Episcopal Church Trinity Church on the Green St James Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church Trinity Church Episcopal St Johns Episcopal Church Zion Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Andrew Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church St Pauls on the Green Christ Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church St Saviours Church St Anns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd Christ Church Quaker Farms City Diocese of Connecticut Middlebury Middletown Milford Milford Monroe Mystic Naugatuck New Britain New Canaan New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New London New Milford Newington Newtown Niantic North Branford North Haven Northford Norwalk Norwalk Norwich Oakville Old Greenwich Old Lyme Old Saybrook Orange Oxford
92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 7 0 0 3 3 1 0 4 0 6 0 2 23 43 Confirmed or Received 2 2 1 1 1 6 0 4 9 6 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 5 4 1 4 9 0 4 0 3 4 6 5 5 10 14 15 Under 16 Years 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B A P T I S M 16 yrs and Older 0 51 97 50 94 50 41 98 83 96 48 85 93 52 96 52 89 78 89 46 47 52 89 104 100 120 118 150 102 101 103 151 155 108 Sunday Eucharists 9 42 76 57 28 47 66 14 96 60 44 39 22 39 44 60 62 42 30 27 30 29 48 70 90 175 178 132 151 107 123 149 106 178 Sunday Average Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 9 3 0 1 5 0 65 33 19 10 51 58 30 104 Active Others 0 77 58 24 65 16 58 62 84 83 49 42 24 65 234 118 405 127 236 669 500 423 206 130 278 219 114 312 850 126 290 240 327 178 Communicants in Good Standing 77 58 24 25 71 83 71 39 83 253 118 433 131 176 359 669 547 490 158 206 130 196 329 194 288 182 326 892 112 126 295 985 584 178 Active Members Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Peters Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Church of Our Saviour Christ Church Episcopal Trinity Church St James Church St Philip Episcopal Parish Christ Church Parish St Stephens Church St Pauls Church St Andrew the Apostle Christ Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Johns Church Trinity Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd St Pauls Episcopal Church St Albans Episcopal Church St Lukes Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church Church of the Epiphany St Pauls Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church Grace Church Parish Episcopal Church of Christ the Healer Eglise De L'Epiphanie Iglesia Betania Episcopal St Andrews Church St Francis Church St Johns Church Calvary Church St Marks Chapel City Diocese of Connecticut Oxford Pine Meadow Plainfield Plainville Pomfret Portland Preston Putnam Redding Ridgefield Riverside Rocky Hill Roxbury Salisbury Sandy Hook Seymour Sharon Shelton Shelton Simsbury South Glastonbury South Windsor Southbury Southington Southport Stafford Springs Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stonington Storrs
93 3 0 4 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 8 4 0 0 19 22 26 519 Confirmed or Received 7 5 6 1 1 0 2 3 7 4 1 1 8 0 1 0 1 9 5 0 7 0 7 2 2 4 0 2 19 13 657 Under 16 Years 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 B A P T I S M 16 yrs and Older 0 94 87 52 45 84 97 78 43 86 14 37 30 51 99 52 52 48 29 49 55 50 156 108 102 114 134 100 105 145 Sunday 17,291 Eucharists 6 84 79 90 44 21 61 67 30 28 70 16 38 58 38 43 88 38 47 88 36 20 208 127 119 100 222 171 245 176 Sunday Average 13,909 Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 4 0 3 7 0 4 0 0 0 5 3 6 16 13 20 66 30 12 25 11 13 170 175 Active Others 2,307 6 91 35 80 45 45 45 81 86 83 50 176 526 286 235 125 280 304 190 315 890 467 147 190 694 112 249 140 210 135 38,595 Communicants in Good Standing 6 91 52 80 45 76 78 94 55 362 526 286 339 188 280 828 377 350 877 188 190 760 392 229 126 172 290 122 Active 1,058 1,239 51,068 Members Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 Total Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters/Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Tashua Grace Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church (Nichols) St Johns Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St Johns Church Christ Church St Johns Episcopal Church Christ Church Parish Episcopal St James Church Episcopal St Johns Church Episcopal St Pauls Mission of the Deaf (2012) Church of the Holy Spirit St Pauls Episcopal Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Christ and Holy Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St Matthews Episcopal Church St Pauls Church Grace Church Episcopal St James Episcopal Church All Saints' Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St John Evangelist Episcopal (2014) Grace Church Episcopal City Diocese of Connecticut Stratford Tariffville Thomaston Torrington Trumbull Trumbull Trumbull Vernon Wallingford Washington Waterbury Waterbury Watertown West Hartford West Hartford West Hartford West Haven Westbrook Weston Westport Wethersfield Willimantic Wilton Windham Center Windsor Winsted Wolcott Woodbury Yalesville Yantic
94 Parochial Financial Statistics 138 Total 87,303 34,506 51,703 68,474 191,997 101,867 234,203 165,157 214,887 318,099 102,123 444,404 119,297 212,084 125,943 108,251 147,786 415,175 144,530 479,891 157,751 387,164 520,358 412,488 105,984 116,854 2,935,171 0 0 0 0 0 538 7,094 2,929 3,160 8,345 3,479 9,088 12,340 25,603 26,092 13,312 14,629 13,690 33,450 67,572 43,160 46,152 93,249 49,971 15,543 151,156 108,547 446,675 Outreach & Development E X P N S 138 8,412 5,304 9,024 2,664 5,160 9,768 6,348 9,486 To the 19,242 19,332 15,132 32,904 37,680 18,330 28,976 10,680 11,129 15,552 30,300 41,256 13,766 32,834 45,398 50,808 Diocese 102,123 180,672 138 94,815 63,887 73,704 34,506 90,957 51,049 68,474 90,441 Expense 185,063 217,169 139,052 290,813 102,123 324,963 104,668 198,629 107,201 146,798 347,603 105,230 415,387 147,070 285,745 498,269 412,488 108,668 Operating 1,783,533 672 97,887 68,127 85,105 96,075 62,297 91,704 42,071 70,221 192,858 246,888 171,077 309,275 397,295 243,821 203,413 135,820 149,605 418,020 157,220 696,961 168,116 371,437 489,485 444,464 109,563 112,682 2,839,840 Total Revenue 672 90,835 66,627 85,105 67,673 41,878 91,704 37,197 70,221 97,063 Revenue 192,518 241,720 148,683 306,709 338,344 107,829 203,188 131,020 135,488 270,298 132,033 400,644 163,543 277,061 462,311 444,464 112,472 Operating R E V N U 1,807,353 672 Plate 88,544 56,776 24,379 64,952 62,522 46,762 31,634 82,103 41,495 26,464 83,235 14,976 42,285 93,996 189,471 148,675 181,543 272,367 115,947 102,571 270,298 332,681 163,543 250,064 285,041 444,445 1,729,127 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 & Pledge Income Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation Christ Church Episcopal St Pauls Episcopal Church Christ Church Episcopal Church of St Thomas Christ Episcopal Church Old St Andrews Episcopal Church St Stephens Episcopal Church St Georges Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church Calvary-St George Episcopal Church (2013) St Johns Episcopal Parish St Lukes-St Pauls Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church Church of the Holy Advent Trinity Church Collinsville St James Episcopal Church St Albans Episcopal Church Ascension Church For Deaf (2007) St Luke Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Immanuel St James Church Episcopal Church of the Epiphany City Diocese of Connecticut Ansonia Bantam Bethany Bethel Bethlehem Bloomfield Bloomfield Bolton Branford Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgeport Bridgewater Bristol Broad Brook Brookfield Brooklyn Cheshire Clinton Collinsville Danbury Danielson Darien Darien Darien Derby Durham
95 Total 97,606 64,573 59,954 84,958 60,450 90,647 69,185 248,743 137,333 129,516 234,590 209,395 350,173 544,001 353,081 343,040 305,391 344,488 261,242 285,481 579,964 245,617 204,926 878,556 241,114 1,245,107 7,462,712 1,083,776 1,239,837 0 250 6,798 9,607 4,750 4,569 1,910 8,477 36,957 94,467 39,641 17,025 61,742 21,974 27,486 38,137 13,362 21,021 57,331 19,502 41,898 18,510 486,030 287,051 192,709 182,769 151,951 125,015 Outreach 5,437,606 & Development E X P N S 5,875 8,100 8,436 4,529 8,340 8,615 6,240 To the 16,656 12,024 21,672 17,976 28,260 52,387 72,336 25,200 27,204 30,580 35,196 91,416 25,416 24,084 94,608 36,120 21,204 12,648 14,976 82,632 19,692 Diocese 179,809 60,649 60,173 97,692 50,347 82,972 58,258 72,137 60,708 Expense 148,851 129,516 223,593 203,600 282,107 544,001 776,539 336,437 343,040 278,964 322,247 953,067 247,880 264,866 414,213 193,709 194,017 759,541 196,519 Operating 2,079,704 1,036,930 88,573 93,889 94,288 45,286 90,380 67,759 63,918 84,027 184,378 172,797 289,265 160,071 345,444 665,960 718,379 342,150 285,600 305,443 338,173 293,717 294,872 550,313 222,981 924,738 292,110 5,680,691 1,746,504 1,302,252 1,053,631 Total Revenue 85,588 89,815 98,329 94,288 45,286 87,380 65,959 56,288 84,027 Revenue 150,509 184,458 154,121 270,200 545,890 664,804 336,887 285,600 280,513 315,932 868,165 254,665 292,157 390,772 190,540 205,228 781,911 203,175 Operating R E V N U 1,697,182 1,039,069 Plate 67,115 77,210 33,811 68,408 94,782 11,805 76,063 34,781 57,277 38,151 63,786 118,298 101,218 199,658 495,299 350,884 100,067 263,698 280,513 280,656 777,749 233,685 148,768 172,577 109,989 198,049 408,922 156,412 1,383,086 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 & Pledge Income Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Gabriels Church St Stephens Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church St Johns Church Christ and the Epiphany Church St Johns Episcopal Church Parish of Christ Church Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St Timothys Church Trinity St Michaels Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church St Davids Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church Christ Church Greenwich St Barnabas Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church Grace and St Peters Church Christ Church Cathedral Good Shepherd/El Buen Pastor Grace Episcopal Church St Martin Episcopal Church (2014) St Monicas Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church City Diocese of Connecticut East Berlin East Haddam East Hartford East Hartford East Haven East Windsor Easton Enfield Essex Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Farmington Gales Ferry Glastonbury Greenwich Greenwich Guilford Guilford Hamden Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford Hebron Higganum Ivoryton
96 Total 53,748 71,352 15,140 52,989 77,756 308,226 217,569 210,993 645,030 371,802 475,921 127,392 134,755 314,541 132,375 428,193 355,726 324,393 287,555 359,940 666,652 450,400 103,873 270,627 362,707 220,110 498,079 3,793,101 1,307,020 0 500 949 249 4,452 7,865 3,042 6,640 3,694 2,376 19,959 15,137 72,018 79,328 13,789 23,242 62,617 54,153 44,168 38,675 24,250 295,796 100,385 133,520 114,796 175,220 281,996 146,657 Outreach 2,026,013 & Development E X P N S 666 5,124 6,468 8,000 8,194 4,180 4,993 To the 28,380 18,686 36,240 40,188 42,408 31,836 11,160 13,812 29,040 11,440 26,748 20,976 23,784 24,072 38,736 55,547 42,816 26,996 15,660 85,104 39,396 Diocese 157,200 8,000 50,261 62,702 52,989 77,756 61,239 Expense 270,580 202,839 138,975 352,104 368,593 394,093 121,102 128,127 296,072 132,375 322,614 218,638 264,596 231,154 356,600 551,856 309,811 229,515 339,707 220,110 336,428 Operating 1,766,162 1,016,169 57,120 68,284 49,860 58,041 78,324 401,540 213,210 918,558 892,578 416,348 474,224 132,883 153,835 320,592 148,070 443,816 224,691 294,948 261,309 355,471 605,112 450,400 108,870 251,917 378,703 232,819 551,378 3,469,300 1,451,932 Total Revenue 47,275 67,004 48,860 58,041 77,071 51,306 Revenue 269,030 194,170 355,981 319,395 402,398 340,224 129,060 147,789 305,083 145,620 323,646 204,218 279,715 225,916 355,433 496,309 309,811 242,695 284,303 232,819 336,428 Operating R E V N U 1,626,821 1,008,474 Plate 7,073 32,071 48,891 31,860 99,610 81,367 41,881 18,783 230,309 169,506 231,911 212,415 319,202 101,054 257,961 129,620 251,381 154,101 271,076 129,746 148,070 206,394 145,876 131,868 234,470 145,186 501,143 215,706 1,394,314 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 & Pledge Income Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Andrews Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church (Limerock) St Michaels Church Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church St Andrews Church St Marys Episcopal Church St Andrews Episcopal Church All Saints Church St Andrews Episcopal Church Christ Church St George Episcopal Church Church of the Holy Trinity St Andrew Episcopal St Peters Church St Peters on the Green St Marks Episcopal Church St Michaels Episcopal Parish St Marks Episcopal Church St Marks Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Church of St Thomas St Andrews Episcopal Church (2012) St James Episcopal Church St Johns Church St Lukes Episcopal Church St Paul - James Episcopal Church Trinity Church on the Green St James Episcopal Church City Diocese of Connecticut Kent Killingworth Lakeville Litchfield Litchfield Madison Manchester Marble Dale Meriden Meriden Middle Haddam Middlebury Middletown Milford Milford Monroe Mystic Naugatuck New Britain New Canaan New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New Haven New London
97 Total 61,550 74,804 79,306 31,012 202,902 139,813 797,141 304,152 175,796 317,670 181,108 750,687 384,119 148,290 297,027 651,520 348,445 215,342 192,521 103,325 198,484 293,507 280,956 211,492 312,078 764,856 276,247 214,040 1,477,420 0 0 420 250 2,825 3,378 3,096 3,688 4,297 8,483 1,227 37,934 42,495 53,167 59,722 77,695 88,077 54,744 31,902 38,785 32,350 40,562 20,862 59,869 22,238 40,081 110,854 110,483 622,622 Outreach & Development E X P N S 9,870 9,417 2,680 9,432 2,879 To the 23,872 15,852 73,416 26,172 18,312 26,166 12,507 49,996 36,264 14,028 22,488 39,972 32,124 22,224 15,228 14,078 29,112 17,472 13,430 27,420 81,404 72,096 26,976 16,128 Diocese 59,679 94,906 73,768 79,306 31,012 Expense 202,902 137,170 764,604 269,407 175,796 257,880 121,386 672,992 298,960 145,199 243,090 532,697 334,332 187,789 157,557 194,805 261,157 174,228 172,231 273,326 826,362 699,527 257,579 174,259 Operating 65,860 75,612 68,266 32,903 269,888 147,636 346,952 175,796 337,552 158,825 743,478 416,660 150,152 239,312 653,873 356,726 285,633 192,521 127,508 197,157 301,238 410,770 227,491 310,805 802,640 269,576 211,502 1,297,146 1,433,422 Total Revenue 61,456 73,874 68,266 32,903 Revenue 204,688 145,124 775,752 312,330 175,796 265,609 128,825 674,754 338,158 140,668 215,745 483,006 339,636 224,255 157,557 121,396 182,417 267,561 169,426 180,007 290,615 764,253 792,215 263,535 186,002 Operating R E V N U Plate 24,071 72,499 70,978 31,256 81,233 18,361 154,634 106,945 475,358 296,065 128,323 197,357 582,703 112,194 105,868 129,404 279,526 287,535 208,114 144,599 101,375 164,858 225,149 114,409 264,238 508,327 498,746 211,753 106,542 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 & Pledge Income Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Johns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church Trinity Church Episcopal St Johns Episcopal Church Zion Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Andrew Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church St Pauls on the Green Christ Episcopal Church All Saints Episcopal Church St Saviours Church St Anns Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd Christ Church Quaker Farms St Peters Episcopal Church St Johns Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church Church of Our Saviour Christ Church Episcopal Trinity Church St James Church St Philip Episcopal Parish Christ Church Parish St Stephens Church St Pauls Church St Andrew the Apostle Christ Church City Diocese of Connecticut New Milford Newington Newtown Niantic North Branford North Haven Northford Norwalk Norwalk Norwich Oakville Old Greenwich Old Lyme Old Saybrook Orange Oxford Oxford Pine Meadow Plainfield Plainville Pomfret Portland Preston Putnam Redding Ridgefield Riverside Rocky Hill Roxbury
98 Total 1,845 35,185 86,700 23,695 254,380 442,777 184,943 102,978 347,073 190,963 255,705 515,969 160,583 284,009 881,590 152,157 206,204 404,040 662,629 318,985 388,076 713,479 206,897 393,361 232,143 162,127 223,288 263,598 1,638,733 0 500 4,832 3,150 2,326 3,507 1,189 5,400 1,750 4,915 12,787 81,892 46,696 13,741 45,447 69,629 40,294 30,382 89,815 29,332 87,234 22,977 41,095 89,946 69,464 55,191 18,627 288,161 685,286 Outreach & Development E X P N S 3,438 8,328 9,249 7,884 5,184 9,161 To the 28,361 32,784 13,500 32,784 19,360 21,660 13,032 27,036 72,912 13,764 34,620 90,876 58,293 31,044 21,408 54,588 18,996 30,252 15,576 18,084 25,236 Diocese 1,345 30,353 90,478 86,700 20,188 Expense 254,380 362,387 137,247 336,488 190,963 189,609 197,353 149,863 248,872 814,048 149,831 206,204 392,637 911,967 590,268 292,258 349,945 619,385 199,648 322,112 174,173 158,890 208,125 263,598 Operating 35,048 94,545 70,125 10,593 55,764 336,867 349,735 189,441 350,165 239,187 209,087 653,661 173,643 277,638 999,550 159,332 173,092 463,098 739,110 309,883 376,706 744,856 197,230 458,236 740,500 290,385 268,928 315,151 1,389,719 Total Revenue 35,048 94,545 70,125 10,593 55,764 Revenue 286,867 346,666 137,886 337,082 238,227 184,315 201,854 129,969 250,579 714,100 159,332 173,092 401,471 916,441 594,354 307,133 232,960 611,818 191,525 291,832 171,656 137,580 251,235 266,862 Operating R E V N U Plate 18,595 72,391 73,111 59,137 64,353 54,485 62,739 10,593 15,376 83,552 83,752 82,192 97,233 199,160 241,880 156,192 104,179 201,516 207,681 402,044 329,325 148,563 594,354 201,131 120,649 549,535 225,138 130,901 257,086 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 & Pledge Income Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Johns Episcopal Church St Johns Church Trinity Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd St Pauls Episcopal Church St Albans Episcopal Church St Lukes Episcopal Church St Peters Episcopal Church Church of the Epiphany St Pauls Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church Grace Church Parish Episcopal Church of Christ the Healer Eglise De L'Epiphanie Iglesia Betania Episcopal St Andrews Church St Francis Church St Johns Church Calvary Church St Marks Chapel Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Peters/Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Tashua Grace Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church (Nichols) St Johns Episcopal Church City Diocese of Connecticut Salisbury Sandy Hook Seymour Sharon Shelton Shelton Simsbury South Glastonbury South Windsor Southbury Southington Southport Stafford Springs Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stonington Storrs Stratford Tariffville Thomaston Torrington Trumbull Trumbull Trumbull Vernon
99 Total 7,981 80,619 40,135 52,461 83,685 43,608 96,621 56,746 74,757 430,272 835,321 328,449 768,655 966,827 240,455 273,043 315,783 818,589 141,340 255,909 302,449 1,347,319 65,277,755 0 0 505 100 1,456 1,000 1,181 9,552 4,018 3,386 66,088 26,139 12,000 10,427 27,688 19,375 42,430 22,940 411,414 109,205 231,358 123,125 Outreach 16,896,863 & Development E X P N S 7,728 4,950 2,042 3,983 8,484 9,178 9,059 5,704 4,212 To the 33,941 45,745 34,344 73,656 79,404 24,348 22,164 25,932 53,255 11,784 12,108 25,092 Diocese 110,628 4,698,665 7,981 79,467 39,630 52,461 83,685 43,608 86,468 52,818 52,603 Expense 360,893 429,172 302,310 766,002 843,013 239,866 262,616 187,870 743,139 120,582 217,951 283,534 Operating 1,079,098 47,999,875 6,708 80,619 40,087 48,403 92,774 41,494 94,631 55,821 76,678 330,404 698,834 375,821 909,850 883,841 242,391 287,705 577,508 850,954 133,914 341,918 279,193 2,343,748 68,505,192 Total Revenue 6,708 80,619 40,087 43,403 84,858 41,490 85,091 52,259 46,377 Revenue 325,169 373,486 359,143 761,274 765,052 239,866 247,283 206,002 732,938 104,827 220,077 258,833 Operating R E V N U 1,090,924 47,230,792 673 Plate 36,198 34,687 30,384 55,014 27,898 66,870 44,073 31,593 240,205 241,540 115,618 561,080 468,533 114,531 246,425 943,076 120,442 671,614 101,218 195,193 197,487 Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2015 32,685,745 & Pledge Income Total Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Congregation St Pauls Episcopal Church St Johns Church Christ Church St Johns Episcopal Church Christ Church Parish Episcopal St James Church Episcopal St Johns Church Episcopal St Pauls Mission of the Deaf (2012) Church of the Holy Spirit St Pauls Episcopal Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Christ and Holy Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St Matthews Episcopal Church St Pauls Church Grace Church Episcopal St James Episcopal Church All Saints' Episcopal Church St Pauls Episcopal Church St John Evangelist Episcopal (2014) Grace Church Episcopal City Diocese of Connecticut Wallingford Washington Waterbury Waterbury Watertown West Hartford West Hartford West Hartford West Haven Westbrook Weston Westport Wethersfield Willimantic Wilton Windham Center Windsor Winsted Wolcott Woodbury Yalesville Yantic
100
Appendix
Containing the
Constitution of the Diocese Connecticut
And the
Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut
101 Constitution of the Diocese of Connecticut
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I. Name and Location of Diocese, Accession to Constitution of Episcopal Church Article II. Annual Convention Article III. Ecclesiastical Authority and Succession, and Election of a Bishop Article IV. Standing Committee Article V. Executive Council Article VI. Synod and General Convention Article VII. Amendments
Article I. Diocese
The Diocese of Connecticut, coextensive with the boundaries of the State of Connecticut, as a constituent part of the body known as the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, accedes to, recognizes and adopts the Constitution of that Church, and acknowledges its authority accordingly.
Article II. Convention
Section 1. There shall be a Convention of the Diocese at least once a year at such place and time as established by the Executive Council of the Diocese.
Section 2. A Special Convention may be called by the Bishop Diocesan or by the Ecclesiastical Authority or by a two-thirds vote of the Standing Committee.
Section 3. A Convention To Elect a Bishop shall be called and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the canons of this Diocese concerning the Election of a Bishop.
Section 4. A) The Members of Convention are: the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, Suffragan Bishop or Bishops, if any, the Chancellor of the Diocese, the Treasurer of the Diocese, the Secretary of the Diocese, the Secretary of Convention, the clerical members, and the lay members. The clerical members of the Convention shall be all clergy canonically resident in this Diocese and not under discipline.
B) Those clergy canonically resident in the Diocese who miss two successive Annual Conventions without being excused by the Ecclesiastical Authority shall lose their right to seat and vote in successive Annual Conventions until they obtain permission from the Ecclesiastical Authority or its delegate to return.
102 C) The lay members to any Convention shall be the delegates elected by the Cathedral Congregation, Parishes, as well as any Worshiping Community with the permission of the Bishops and the Standing Committee. Each shall elect, from the adult communicants in good standing of the same, two lay delegates to the Convention. In the case of a vacancy, the governing body of that community shall have the authority to appoint a replacement. Lay members of the Executive Council and of the Standing Committee and current elected lay Deputies and lay Alternate Deputies to General Convention shall be ex officio members of the Convention unless they be otherwise delegates from their respective Worshiping Communities. All duly elected lay members of Convention who are not serving on the Vestry or Council of Advice of their respective Parish or Worshiping Community, shall become, upon their election, ex officio members of the Vestry or Council of Advice with voice but without vote.
Section 5. The President of any Convention shall be the Bishop Diocesan, or in the case of that person's absence, the Bishop Coadjutor, if there is one, or the Bishops Suffragan by seniority of their consecration, if there be any. In the absence of the Bishops, the President of the Standing Committee shall serve as President of Convention.
Section 6. One-third of all the voting clerical members of the Convention and one-third of all lay delegates shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a smaller number may adjourn.
Section 7. The Bishops shall nominate a Secretary of the Diocese, a Secretary of Convention and a Treasurer who shall be elected by the Convention, to hold office until a successor has been elected at an Annual Convention. The Treasurer shall present a report to each Annual Convention. In case of a vacancy in the offices of the Secretaries or of the Treasurer, the Bishops shall have the power to fill such vacancy until the meeting of the next Annual Convention.
Section 8. The clerical and the lay members of a Convention shall sit and deliberate in one body; and every question, unless it be otherwise provided in this Constitution, shall be decided by a majority of the voting members present; provided, however, that in any case when it is requested by five members, the two orders shall vote separately, and a concurrence of the two orders shall determine the vote of the Convention.
Article III. Ecclesiastical Authority
Section 1.The Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese shall be the Bishop Diocesan. In the event of the death, disability, or absence of the Bishop Diocesan, the Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, Bishops Suffragan in order of Consecration, if there be any.
103 In the absence of all the Bishops, the Standing Committee shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority.
Section 2. There shall be a Nomination Committee for the election of a Bishop, as established by the Annual Convention. The election of a Bishop shall be in the following manner: the two orders, each voting separately, shall vote for some fit and qualified person for the office of Bishop. A concurrent majority of both orders present and voting shall be necessary to elect a Bishop. If in either order less than three-fifths of all entitled to vote are present, two-thirds of the votes in that order shall be necessary to determine the election by that order.
Article IV. The Standing Committee
The Standing Committee shall serve as a council of advice to the Bishops and will be constituted according to the Canons.
Article V. Executive Council
The Executive Council shall be a representative body of clerical and lay members of the Diocese which may exercise the full power and authority of the Diocese between sessions of the Diocesan Convention except in such other matters as may be reserved by Constitution or Canon to the Diocesan Convention, to the Bishops, to the Standing Committee, or when any such action would be inconsistent with any action or directives of the Diocesan Convention. The Executive Council shall be constituted according to the Canons of this Diocese.
Article VI. Provincial Synod and General Convention
Deputies and Alternate Deputies from this Diocese to the General Convention and the Provincial Synod shall be elected at an Annual Convention in a manner that the Diocesan Convention may determine; the Deputies thus elected shall continue in office for three years.
Article VII. Amendments
Amendments to this Constitution must by adopted by two-thirds of the members present and voting at two successive Annual Conventions.
104 Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut
Canon I - The Organization & Conduct Of Parishes, & Of Their Members & Officers Canon II - Parochial Registers And Reports Canon III - Clerical Settlement And Removal Canon IV- Business Methods In Church Affairs Canon V- The Organization Of Worshiping Communities Canon VI - The Cathedral Canon VII - The Mission Council of the Diocese Canon VIII - The Standing Committee Canon IX - The Chancellor Canon X - Regions, Missionaries, and Ministry Networks Canon XI - Convention Procedure Canon XII - Ecclesiastical Discipline Canon XIII - The Church Pension Fund Canon XIV - The Commission Of The Ministry Canon XV - Repealing Former Canons Canon XVI - Non-Discrimination Canon XVII - The Archives
CANON I -THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF PARISHES, AND OF THEIR MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
Section 1. A) Parishes may be constituted by the Bishop Diocesan, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee on the written application of not less than ten baptized adult persons. If the application seeks to form a new Parish in any town or city wherein a Parish or Parishes already exist, the Bishop Diocesan shall notify the Rector and Vestry of each such Parish or Parishes of such application.
B) The site of any existing Church or Chapel shall not be changed by any Parish or Worshiping Community without the approval of the Bishop Diocesan, acting with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee. The Bishop Diocesan shall notify the Rector and Vestry of any other Parish or Parishes considered affected by the proposed change.
Section 2. When permission to form a new Parish has been granted, the Standing Committee shall transmit to the applicants with the certificate of permission (1) a form of organizing the Parish, (2) a form of recording the action of the first meeting of such Parish, and (3) a form of application for admission into union with the Convention of the Diocese of Connecticut. The act of organization, executed in accordance with form
105 (1), shall be entered in full upon the records of the Parish, and attested by the Clerk as the original act, or a true copy thereof, as the case may be. The three forms above named shall be in substance as follows:
A) We the subscribers, baptized persons in the state of Connecticut, do hereby unite to form and do hereby form ourselves and our successors into an Ecclesiastical Society under the Constitution and Laws of said state and under the Constitution and Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut, for the purpose of supporting the Worship of Almighty God according to the Doctrine, Discipline and Liturgy of said Church in these United States, said Society to be known in law as [PARISH NAME] in [TOWN], in [COUNTY] and the State of Connecticut.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this _____ day of ______A.D. 2___.
B) At a legal meeting of [PARISH NAME], in the [TOWN] held on the [DATE], [CLERK NAME] was duly elected and sworn in as the Parish Clerk; and [WARDEN NAMES] were elected Church Wardens, and [VESTRY NAMES]. as members of the Vestry of said Parish for the ensuing year.
At the same time it was resolved that this Parish apply to be admitted into union with the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut, and that [AGENT NAMES] be chosen Agents of the Parish to ask for such admission; and if the application be granted, then and there to represent this Parish in the said Convention as its delegates to Annual Convention.
C) To the Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut: The subscriber respectfully shows that said subscriber has been appointed Agent and Delegate for the purposes specified in the following extracts from the minutes of the [PARISH NAME], in [TOWN], to wit:
At the lawful meeting of [PARISH NAME], in [TOWN], State of Connecticut, held on [DATE], it was resolved that this Parish apply to be admitted into union with the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut, and that [NAMES] be chosen agents of this Parish to ask for such admission; and if the application be granted, then and there to represent the Parish in the Annual Convention as its Delegates.
106 Extract from the minutes, Attest, [NAME], Parish Clerk.
And now in the pursuance of said agency, the subscriber submits to the Convention an attested copy of the act of organization of said Parish, taken from the record of their proceedings; and applies in the name and behalf of said [PARISH NAME], this in [TOWN NAME], that it be admitted into union with the Convention.
Dated at [CONVENTION LOCATION], on the [DATE].
Signed, [AGENT NAMES], Agents and Delegates.
Section 3. The Convention shall consider such application for admission into union with it at its next meeting or at such time as it deems appropriate.
Section 4. A) All persons who have received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, whether in this Church or in another Christian Church, and whose Baptism has been duly recorded in this Church are members thereof. Members sixteen years of age and over are to be considered adult members. All members of this Church who have received Holy Communion in this Church at least three times during the preceding year are to be considered communicants of the Church.
B) It is expected that all adult members of this Church, after appropriate instructions, will have made a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and will have been confirmed or received by a bishop of this Church or by a bishop of a Church in communion with this Church.
C) Any adult member of the Church, registered as such in any Parish, shall become an adult member of such Parish, provided that no person may be a member of more than one Parish or Worshiping Community in the Diocese at any time. The requirements of this shall be deemed to be met by any adult member by having been registered in the Parish register of said Parish, or by having been confirmed or received by a bishop in communion with this Church in the Parish, or by having been transferred to the Parish upon presentation of the certificate required by the Canons of the General Convention in the manner prescribed by these Diocesan Canons.
Section 5. Any person who has become and is a member of any Parish shall remain so until the relationship is terminated by death or by written notice of withdrawal. Members of the Parish entitled to vote at any Parish meeting are those adult communicants who, for at least six months prior to that meeting have been faithful
107 attendants at the services of the Church in the Parish, unless for good cause prevented, faithful contributors to its support, and faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God; these facts to be determined in each case by the Vestry in accordance with the provisions of these Canons.
Section 6. A) The officers of a Parish shall be a Rector, a Vestry composed of two Wardens and such number of other members of the Vestry as the Parish shall determine, a Clerk and a Treasurer, who may be members of the Vestry; and the Rector shall be Chair ex officio of the Vestry, and the Rector, or such other member designated by the Rector, shall preside at all meetings of the Vestry. No Parish shall elect to the office of Warden, nor for the first time to the Vestry, a member of the Parish who is not also a Communicant of the Church and age sixteen or over.
B) The members of the Vestry, the Clerk and the Treasurer must be communicants in good standing and shall be elected at the annual Parish meeting from the members of the Parish who are eligible to vote in accordance with these Canons. The Wardens must be communicants in good standing and shall be elected at the annual Parish meeting from members of the Parish so eligible to vote; Vestry terms shall be for three years or as defined by Parish bylaws. Any vacancy in the office of the Warden or on the Vestry during the course of the year may be filled at a special Parish meeting or the Vestry may appoint an individual to fulfill the unexpired term until the next annual meeting.
C) The term of any Warden, member of the Vestry or Parish officer except the Rector may be terminated at any time by vote of the annual Parish meeting or of any special Parish meeting called for the purpose, provided that notice of such proposed action is included in the call of such meeting and notice is given simultaneously to the person affected thereby, and that such person be given due opportunity to be heard at such a meeting. A vacancy occurring as a result of such action may be filled by election at the same or subsequent Parish meeting.
Section 7. A) The Parish Clerk shall be Clerk of the Vestry ex officio; shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of the Clerk's duties; shall make and preserve a full record of the proceedings of all Parish meetings and of the meetings of the Vestry; shall, under the supervision of the Vestry, keep an accurate roll of the members of the Parish and of those entitled to vote, and have such roll present at every Parish meeting; and shall be custodian of the files, records and archives of the Parish.
B) The Vestry of each Parish shall from time to time, and always within one month preceding the annual parish meeting, revise the roll of members of the Parish and of those entitled to vote at Parish meetings, in accordance with the provisions
108 of these Canons, and such roll shall be presented by the Vestry to the annual Parish meeting, and when adopted by said meeting shall be the roll of that meeting.
Section 8. The property and all business affairs of the Parish shall be subject to the direction, management, and control of the Vestry; except that the disposition of the real estate of the Parish and the borrowing or lending of money shall not be within the control of the Vestry, unless granted by special vote of the Parish subject to Canon IV, Section 3.
Section 9. A) There shall be an annual meeting of the adult communicants in good standing entitled to vote of every Parish on a date set by the Vestry for the purpose of electing the Wardens, members of the Vestry, Clerk, Treasurer, and lay delegates to Annual Convention, and of transacting such other business as may legally come before such meeting. Special Parish meetings shall be called by vote of the Vestry, or upon the written request of 10% of the voting members of the Parish.
B) The notice of all Parish meetings shall be signed by the Clerk, or in the absence of the Clerk, by one of the Wardens, and shall be communicated by the Clerk to every member of the Parish, at least one week before the time of the meeting. The notice of all Parish meetings, except the annual meeting, shall contain a statement of the objects for which the meeting is called; and at all meetings the Rector of the Parish, if present, shall preside.
Section 10. Every Parish is responsible to live within a system of support and accountability that links its life and ministry with that of the Bishops and with those of other Parishes in the Diocese.
Section 11. A) The Bishops shall make available to the Parishes of our Diocese a system of support and accountability to encourage and enable the development of their life and ministry. Specific provisions shall be made to assist parishes not served by full-time clergy, or unable to meet financial obligations. Such assistance may be in the form of financial subsidy included in the Budget of Convention, pastoral intervention or regional co-operative ministry teams that will work with Parishes whose contributions to the Diocesan Convention’s Budget fall below 10% of the Parish’s total operating revenues. Such Parishes shall work with Diocesan leadership within a system of accountability and support in close relationship with the Bishops' Office with special emphasis on the development of their life and ministry.
B) If a Parish fails to contribute 10% of its total operating revenues to the Diocesan Convention’s Budget for two consecutive fiscal years, the Bishop may declare it an “aided parish” exercising full authority over its day-to-day
109 administrative, financial and spiritual life. If a Parish’s or Worshiping Community’s cumulative draw on its endowment(s) over a three-year period exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the average net asset value of its endowment(s) during the withdrawal period, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016, excepting parishes currently expecting to call a rector in 2016, such parishes will begin in Fiscal Year 2017, the Bishop may (i) require that the Parish or Worshiping Community place its entire endowment in a fund to be managed for its sole benefit in the Donations & Bequests for Church Purposes investment program, from which withdrawals would be limited to a sustainable disbursement rate, absent approval of the Standing Committee and the Bishop, and (ii) declare the Parish or Worshiping Community an “aided parish,” exercising full authority over its day-to-day administrative, financial, and spiritual life.
C) Where, in the judgment of the Bishops, any such Parish shall fail to fulfill the obligations set forth in these Canons, the Bishops may, upon the recommendation of the Mission Council, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee terminate the existence of any such Parish after due notification of such intent at least six (6) months prior to such termination. Such notification shall also set forth the right of such Parish to appear before the Mission Council prior to termination.
Section 12. Any Parish desiring to terminate or to suspend its parochial organization, may do so by vote of two-thirds of the adult communicants in good standing entitled to vote present at a Parish meeting legally warned for that purpose, with the approval of and under such conditions as shall be required by the Bishop Diocesan and Standing Committee provided that such conditions shall include the valid transfer by the Parish to the Diocese of Connecticut of all right, title and interest of such Parish to all property, real and personal, theretofore owned or controlled by it, and the valid and effective succession of the Diocese to all fiduciary rights and obligations of such Parish.
Section 13. Two or more Parishes may merge into a single Parish with the approval of, and in such manner and under such conditions as shall be required by the Bishops and Standing Committee, and ratified by the Annual Convention. The resulting parish shall be a single ecclesiastical corporation possessing all of the rights, privileges, immunities, franchises and obligations of each of the merging Parishes, and all the rights and interests in property belonging to or due to each of the parishes so merged shall be vested in such resulting Parish without further act or deed.
Section 14. Parishes contributing at least 10% of total operating revenues to the Budget of Convention will be eligible to seek grants and loans from the resources of the Diocese. All Parishes receiving financial aid, grants, or loans shall make such financial and progress reports as may be required by the Mission Council or the Bishop.
110 CANON II - PAROCHIAL REGISTERS AND REPORTS
Section 1. Every Minister of this Church shall keep a register of all the baptisms, marriages and funerals solemnized by the said minister, specifying the names of the parties married, of those baptized, and of their sponsors, and of the persons buried, and the time when each rite was performed. If the Minister be in charge of a Parish, such minister shall make these entries in the Parish Register, and shall also enter therein the names of persons confirmed, and shall keep in the said Register a list of the Communicants and a list of the families belonging to the Parish; which Register, in case of the Minister's departure from the Parish, shall be deposited with one of the Wardens; and in such case, the Wardens shall cause all necessary entries to be made in the Register until clergy shall be again in charge of the Parish.
Section 2. The Parochial Report for the year ending December 31st shall be sent each year in duplicate to the Bishop Diocesan, or, if there be no Bishop Diocesan, to the Secretary of the Diocese, in the form prescribed by the Canons of the General Convention.
Section 3. All clergy, not serving in a Parish or Worshiping Community, shall report the occasional services performed; and if that minister has performed no such services, the causes or reasons which have prevented the same. As the Bishops direct, these reports may be given to Convention or entered in the Journal of Convention.
Section 4. At every visitation it shall be the duty of the Minister of the Parish or Worshiping Community, or of some other officer to submit the Parish Register to the visiting Bishop for inspection, and to give information on the state of the Congregation, spiritual and temporal, under such headings as shall have been previously signified to them in writing by the Bishop. The offering taken in any Parish or Worshiping Community at the time of any visitation shall be given to whatever recipient the Bishop shall designate.
CANON III - CLERICAL SETTLEMENT AND REMOVAL
Section 1. When the position of Rector becomes vacant, the Wardens or, in their absence, representatives of the Vestry shall promptly notify the Ecclesiastical Authority of this fact. The lay leadership of the Parish shall work with Diocesan leadership to arrange for interim ordained leadership for the Parish, to conduct a calling process pursuant to the policies of the Episcopal Church, provided that the Parish is contributing at least 10% of its total operating revenue to the Budget of Convention, and to enter into a letter of agreement with the priest called as rector and the Ecclesiastical Authority. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall be provided no less than
111 30 days advance notice of the names of the proposed nominees for the position of rector, so that the Ecclesiastical Authority may communicate with the Parish regarding the nominees.
Section 2. When the position of Assistant becomes vacant, the Rector or, in the absence of the Rector, the interim ordained leadership or the Wardens shall promptly notify the Ecclesiastical Authority of that fact. The position of Assistant may be filled by the Rector with the advice and consent of the Vestry, provided that the Parish is contributing at least 10% of its total operating revenue to the Budget of Convention. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall be provided no less than 30 days advance notice of the name of the priest that the Rector proposed to hire as Assistant, so that the Ecclesiastical Authority may communicate with the Rector and the Vestry regarding the candidate. Parishes hiring an Assistant shall enter into a letter of agreement between the Rector, the Vestry and the Assistant, subject to the approval of the Ecclesiastical Authority.
Section 3. When the position of ordained leadership of a Worshiping Community becomes vacant, the Vice-Chair or other representative of the Council of Advice shall notify the Ecclesiastical Authority of that fact. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint ordained leadership in accordance with Canon V.
Section 4. On the election of a Rector or the selection of an Assistant, in accordance with these Canons, the Vestry shall communicate, within five days thereafter, to the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese, notice of such election or selection signed by the persons certifying thereto in such of the following forms as shall be appropriate.
In the case of the election of a Rector the notice shall be in form as, follows:
We, the Church Wardens, do certify to the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese of Connecticut that [NAME] was, at a duly called Parish or Vestry meeting on [DATE], elected Rector of [PARISH NAME] to take charge thereof as of [DATE], in accordance with a letter of agreement dated [DATE]
In the case of the election of an Assistant Minister the notice shall be in form as follows:
We, the Rector and Church Wardens, do certify to the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese of Connecticut that [NAME] was at a meeting of the Vestry held on [DATE] selected and approved as Assistant Minister of [PARISH NAME] effective as of [DATE] in accordance with a letter of agreement dated [DATE].
112 Section 5. No member of the Clergy shall become Rector or Assistant of any Parish within this Diocese, or shall change parochial cure within the Diocese, without having obtained the written permission of the Ecclesiastical Authority.
CANON IV - BUSINESS METHODS IN CHURCH AFFAIRS
Section 1. The fiscal year shall begin January 1.
Section 2. In every Parish, Worshiping Community and institution connected with the Diocese through its Convention, the following standard business methods shall be observed:
A) Trust and permanent funds and all securities whatsoever kind shall be deposited in a Federal or State Bank or a Diocesan entity. Any parish desiring to deposit permanent funds and securities of any kind whatsoever with any other organization must receive the approval of the Bishops and Finance Committee by filing an application that meets the requirements of the Diocesan Investment Policy. If approved, substantive changes to the information in the approved application as defined in the Diocesan investment policy must also receive the approval of the Bishops and Finance Committee. Small funds and securities refused for deposit as being too small for acceptance shall not be subject to the foregoing deposit requirement. However, this does not in any way diminish the fiduciary responsibility of the Parish to manage these funds appropriately.
B) Records shall be made and kept of all trust and permanent funds showing at least the following:
i. Source and date; ii. Terms governing the use of principal and income; iii. To whom and how often reports of conditions are to be made; iv. How the funds are invested.
C) Books of account shall be so kept as to provide the basis for independent verification of satisfactory accounting.
D) All accounts shall be subject to independent verification by an independent Certified Public Accountant or independent Accountant, or by such an audit committee as shall be permitted by the Bishops under guidelines established by the Finance Committee. All audit reports, any supplemental memorandum, and summaries of actions taken or to be taken to correct any deficiencies or to implement other recommendations shall be filed with the Bishops not later than 30 days following
113 the date of such report, and in no event later than September 1 of each year, covering the financial reports of the previous calendar year.
E) All Parishes, Worshiping Communities and institutions connected with the Diocese through its Convention shall participate in a Diocesan Property/Casualty Insurance Program approved by the Diocesan Mission Council, which provides that all property (real and personal) shall be adequately insured including adequate public liability insurance and other coverages deemed necessary by Diocesan Mission Council; and that the premiums for said insurance program shall be paid by the Parish, Worshiping Community or other insured institution.
F) All full-time Clergy of Parishes and Worshiping Communities shall participate in a Diocesan Group Life, Medical, Dental Plan(s) approved by the Mission Council, which provides adequate coverage as deemed necessary by Mission Council; and that the minimum premiums, as set by Mission Council, for said insurance program shall be paid by the Parish or Worshiping Community; and that waiver of this participation may be approved by the Bishops with the advice of the Insurance Board.
G) Parish vestries should review, in the light of the rising cost of living, the salaries and allowances of clergy and lay workers annually prior to the Annual Parish Meeting, and in so doing should consider the fact that clergy are required to pay social security taxes in full while half is paid for lay employees.
Section 3. No Vestry, Trustee, or other body, authorized by Civil or Canon law to hold, manage or administer real property for any Parish, Worshiping Community, or institution, shall encumber or alienate the same or any part thereof (save for the refinancing of an existing loan), without the written consent of the Bishop Diocesan and Standing Committee of the Diocese, except under such regulations as may be prescribed by Canon of the Diocese, and except insofar as such requirement is inconsistent with provisions of the particular charter, trust, devise or deed of gift affecting ownership of such real property.
CANON V- THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF WORSHIPING COMMUNITIES
Section 1. The entities previously known as “Mission Stations” shall now be known as Worshiping Communities.
Section 2. A Worshiping Community may be established by the Bishop Diocesan on the application of parties professing a common interest. The form of application may be as follows:
114 To the Right Reverend ______, Bishop of Connecticut:
We, the subscribers, baptized persons over sixteen years of age, respectfully request that a Worshiping Community be established; and we hereby promise obedience of such Worshiping Community, if established, to the authority of the Bishop of Connecticut and conformity to the Constitution and Canons and to the doctrine, discipline and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the Diocese of Connecticut. We also hereby signify our intention to attend and to support this Worshiping Community.
The Bishop Diocesan shall consult with such Parishes or Worshiping Communities as may be affected by the formation of the new Worshiping Community.
Section 3. All Worshiping Communities shall be under the exclusive supervision, direction and control of the Bishops, who may, from time to time, make and issue such regulations for their establishment and administration as Bishops may deem appropriate. A Council of Advice shall be appointed by the Bishops upon nomination of ordained leadership, from among the communicant members of the Worshiping Community. The Bishops may appoint a lay Vice Chair, Treasurer and Clerk from the Worshiping Community's Council of Advice. Any baptized person sixteen years or older enrolled on the register of a Worshiping Community shall become a member of such Congregation for the purposes of voting at meetings of the Worshiping Community.
Section 4. A Worshiping Community may apply to become a Parish in accordance with Canon I, Sections 1 and 2.
Section 5. The ordained leadership of a Worshiping Community shall be appointed by the Bishops and the Bishops shall have exclusive power to remove such leadership. It shall be the duty of every clergy person in charge of a Worshiping Community to make periodic reports as directed by the Bishops.
Section 6. All recommendations and actions of the Councils of Advice of Worshiping Community are subject to review by the Bishops before such recommendations and actions become final and effective. Every Worshiping Community shall have a parochial register, such register to be kept by the clergy or other person designated by the Bishops.
Section 7. The Title of all property, real or personal, given or purchased for the use of any Worshiping Communities shall be vested in the Diocese of Connecticut.
115 Section 8. A) The Bishops, after due notice, may terminate the existence of any Worshiping Community.
B) Every Worshiping Community is responsible to live within a system of support and accountability that links its life and ministry with that of the Bishops and with those of the other Parishes and Worshiping Communities in the Diocese.
C) The Bishops shall make available to the Worshiping Communities of the Diocese a system of support and accountability to encourage and enable the development of their life and ministry.
Section 9. A Parochial Mission may be established by a Parish, with the written approval of the Bishop Diocesan, and the advice and consent of the Standing Committee , Parochial Missions shall be the responsibility of the founding Parish and shall exist under its authority, direction and control. In any case in which a separate congregation is established by a Parish that congregation shall be considered as the establishment of a Parochial Mission as defined herein. The Bishop Diocesan, at the request of the founding Parish, may, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, terminate the existence of any Parochial Mission in said Parish, or constitute the same as a Worshiping Community.
CANON VI - THE CATHEDRAL
Section 1. Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, being established by the Convention as the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Connecticut, shall have the same rights, privileges, and obligations as a Parish in union with the Convention. In any case where the terms of any Canon cannot exactly be complied with, the Chapter shall determine the mode of compliance which shall always approximate as nearly as possible to that required by the Canon.
Section 2. At each annual meeting of the Diocesan Convention, Clerical and Lay Members of the Cathedral Chapter shall be chosen to serve in accordance with the Constitution of the Cathedral.
CANON VII – MISSION COUNCIL
Section 1. The Mission Council of the Diocese shall be composed of:
A) Two members, one clerical and one lay, determined by each Region, each to serve a three-year term;
116 B) Nine members, clerical or lay, from Ministry Networks, elected by Convention upon the nomination of the Bishop, each to serve a three-year term; the Bishop shall nominate candidates for election from Ministry Networks equal to at least twice the number of positions to be filled by election of Convention;
C) The Bishop Diocesan, the Bishop Coadjutor, if there be one, and the Bishops Suffragan, if there be any, ex officio, who shall preside in that order at meetings of the Mission Council;
D) The Treasurer of the Diocese, the Secretary of the Diocese, and the Chancellor of the Diocese, ex officio.
Section 2. The members of the Mission Council, except those serving ex officio, shall be organized into three classes of as equal number as possible, the election of which shall be staggered. Members of the Mission Council shall be adult members of the Church, as defined by the Canons. Terms of members of the Mission Council shall start on January 1 of the year following their election. Members who have served a full term on the Mission Council may be elected to one additional term. The Mission Council shall have the authority to fill vacancies in its membership for the period remaining until the next Annual Convention upon the nomination by the Bishop.
Section 3. The Mission Council shall exercise the full power and authority of the Convention between its sessions except in relation to amendments to the Constitution and Canons, the adoption of the Budget of Convention, the admission of new parishes, or such other matters as may be reserved by Constitution or Canon to the Annual Convention, or the Bishops, or the Standing Committee, or when any such action would be inconsistent with any action or directives of the Convention.
Section 4. The Mission Council shall have the power to adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations as may be necessary for its own government, subject to the provisions of the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Connecticut. The Mission Council shall hold stated meetings, and shall make and preserve a full record of all its acts.
Section 5. The Mission Council shall constitute a Finance Committee and may constitute from time to time such other committees as it deems advisable, and may appoint persons not members of the Mission Council to serve on such committees, or to perform such other services as may be required. At least one member of the Mission Council shall serve on each committee of the Mission Council.
Section 6. The Mission Council shall submit to each Annual Convention a report of its work since the previous Annual Convention. The report shall also contain an
117 itemized statement for the preceding calendar year of all receipts and disbursements, a statement of all trust funds, and other property in its possession or under its control, and a detailed statement of the salaries, if any, paid to each of its officers. This report shall be made available to all members before the Annual Convention.
Section 7. The Mission Council shall submit to the Annual Convention for its consideration and action a Budget of Convention representing all the work of the Diocese for the ensuing calendar year. This budget shall be made available to all members before the Annual Convention. The rate and basis of financial assessments laid by the Convention upon the several Parishes and Worshiping Communities shall be voted on by the Annual Convention. The Mission Council shall present an assessment proposal to the Annual Convention for all monies to be raised from Parishes and Worshiping Communities in the support of the Budget of Convention.
Section 8. The Mission Council may elect one or more Assistant Treasurers.
Section 9. The Mission Council shall establish human resource standards and procedures for personnel employed by the Diocese.
CANON VIII - THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Standing Committee of the Diocese shall consist of six clerical members of the Convention and six lay members who are communicants of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut and each member of the Committee shall continue in office until a successor has been elected. Clerical members and lay members of the Standing Committee shall be elected by the annual Convention each year for the term of three years. The term is renewable once for an additional three years, if elected by annual Convention. Upon the completion of two consecutive three- year terms, no member of the Standing Committee shall be eligible for reelection to said Committee until the expiration of one year.
Section 2. The Standing Committee shall choose from its own number a President and a Secretary. Any seven members of the Committee shall be a quorum. In case of a vacancy in the Standing Committee, the remaining members shall have power to fill such vacancy until the next annual Convention, at which time the Convention shall elect a member to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Standing Committee to keep a record of its proceedings, and to provide a report of its proceedings to the Secretary of Convention for distribution to the members of Annual Convention at least
118 six (6) weeks before the Convention. The report shall specify the time and place of each meeting of the Committee during the year; the number present; the names of persons recommended to the Bishop to be admitted Candidates for Holy Orders, or to be ordained Deacon or Priests; and the substance of all other matters which shall have been brought before them; and such report shall be included in the Journal of Convention.
CANON IX - THE CHANCELLOR
The Chancellor of the Diocese shall be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Connecticut and a communicant of this Church, shall be elected by the Convention upon nomination by the Bishop Diocesan, and shall hold office until a successor shall be elected. The Chancellor shall be the legal advisor to the Bishop Diocesan. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chancellor, the Bishop Diocesan shall have power to fill such vacancy until the meeting of the next Annual Convention.
There may be a Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese who shall possess the same qualifications as the Chancellor, and shall be elected in the same manner as prescribed for the Chancellor, who shall perform such duties as may be requested by the Bishop Diocesan or Chancellor.
CANON X – REGIONS, MISSIONARIES, AND MINISTRY NETWORKS
Section 1. Six Regions shall be recognized within the Diocese, as delineated by the Mission Council. Regions are intended to build capacity, promote cohesion among the members of the Diocese, and catalyze adaptive change in the Diocese.
Section 2. Each Region will raise up a Missionary, clergy or lay, to be confirmed by the Mission Council and the Standing Committee, who will be accountable to the Region and the Mission Council, and under the supervision of the Bishops or their designee.
Section 3. The Mission Council shall cultivate and empower Ministry Networks consisting of members of the Diocese interested in collaborating around a shared passion. Ministry Networks are intended to build capacity, promote cohesion among the members of the Diocese, and catalyze adaptive change in the Diocese.
Section 4. The Budget of Convention shall provide resources to each Region and to Ministry Networks to support their participation in God’s Mission.
Section 5. Each Region and Ministry Network will determine its own organizational structure and leadership to engage its members in collaborative ways to participate in God’s mission and to allocate resources for its programs.
119 Section 6. The Regions and Ministry Networks shall provide information about their work to the Mission Council as requested by the Mission Council.
CANON XI - CONVENTION PROCEDURE
Section 1. The Clerks of the Cathedral Congregation, Parishes and Worshiping Communities in the Diocese shall promptly notify the Secretary of the Diocese of the election of lay delegates and alternate delegates to Convention. The Secretary of the Diocese shall prepare the rolls of the clerical and lay members of Convention. The rolls shall be certified by the Standing Committee before each Convention.
Section 2. All reports to Convention shall be distributed to the members in advance of the Convention and those reports not requiring action be presented to the Convention by title.
Section 3. To bring a resolution before the Convention, the resolution must be proposed by five (5) members of Convention and submitted, in writing, along with explanatory comments of not more than 100 words to the Secretary of Convention at least six (6) weeks before the opening of the Convention. The Secretary shall distribute to all members of Convention a copy of the resolution and explanatory comments before the Convention. Resolutions not presented in this manner shall be considered only at the discretion of the Convention.
Section 4. A) Elections for the Standing Committee, Deputies to General Convention, and Deputy to the Provincial Synod shall be conducted by ballot at the Annual Convention.
B) Nominations of candidates for election to the Standing Committee, Deputies to General Convention, and Deputy to the Provincial Synod shall be made in writing and submitted to the Secretary of Convention no fewer than six (6) weeks before Convention.
C) If the Secretary of Convention has not received nominations equal to the number of open positions on the Standing Committee, Deputies to General Convention and Deputy to the Provincial Synod by six (6) weeks before Convention, then the Standing Committee shall make such nominations as are necessary to equal the number to be elected to each position.
D) The Secretary of Convention shall provide each person nominated for Standing Committee, Deputies to General Convention, and Deputy to the
120 Provincial Synod the opportunity to provide to the Secretary appropriate biographical information and a statement by the nominee addressing such issues confronting the Church as the nominee deems appropriate. The Secretary of Convention shall distribute the foregoing information to the members before Convention.
E) The Secretary of Convention shall provide a method by which the members may cast their ballots without revealing their votes.
F) In each election conducted by ballot, the members of Convention shall rank the nominees in order of preference shown on the ballot. The nominees receiving the greatest number of first preference votes are elected to the number of positions open. With respect to the election of Deputies to General Convention, the first four ordained persons elected and the first four lay persons elected shall serve as Deputies. The next four ordained persons elected and the next four lay persons elected shall serve as Alternate Deputies to General Convention.
CANON XII – ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINE
Section 1. A) Relation To Canons of General Convention. This Canon adopts policies, procedures and structures to implement in The Diocese of Connecticut (the “Diocese”) provisions for discipline set forth in Title IV of the Canons of General Convention (“Church Canons”) for priests and deacons who, by their vows at ordination, have accepted both responsibility under and accountability for the doctrine, discipline and worship of The Episcopal Church (the “Church”). In the event any provision of this Canon is in conflict with or inconsistent with Title IV of the Church Canons, the provisions of Title IV shall prevail.
B) Definitions. The capitalized terms herein shall have the meanings attributed to them in Canon IV.2 of the Church Canons unless otherwise defined herein. All references herein to the Bishop shall mean the Bishop Diocesan, or a Bishop Suffragan if specific jurisdiction for matters contemplated by Title IV of the Church Canons has been assigned to that Bishop Suffragan.
Section 2. A) Disciplinary Board. A court to be known as the Disciplinary Board (“Board”) is hereby created for the Diocese of Connecticut, with a membership as set forth below.
i. The Board shall consist of nine (9) members, five (5) of whom are members of the Clergy and four (4) of whom are Laity.
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ii. The Clergy members of the Board shall be priests or deacons who are geographically resident within the Diocese and who have been canonically resident within the Diocese for at least 3 years.
iii. The lay members of the Board shall be adult Communicants in Good Standing and voting members of a Parish or Mission in the Diocese.
iv. Employees of the Diocese, current members of the Standing Committee, those individuals specified in the first sentence of Canon IV.5.3(c) of the Church Canons and any persons affiliated in the practice of law or otherwise with any of those individuals are ineligible to serve as a member of the Board. Persons who will be eligible to serve on the Board on the date on which their term would commence, may be nominated for and may be elected to the Board even if they would not be eligible to serve on the Board at the time of their nomination or election.
v. Members of the Board may be removed by the Bishop, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, whenever in the judgment of the Bishop the best interests of the Diocese would be served thereby.
vi. The members of the Board shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Convention. Each member shall be elected for a three (3)-year term; except, if a member is elected to fill a vacancy, the term of such member shall be the unexpired term of the member being replaced. The term of the member shall commence on the first (1st) day of the year following election. The terms of office of the Board shall be staggered and arranged into three classes. Members of the Board may serve no more than three (3) consecutive, full three-year terms but may be nominated for election to the Board in the second year after the end of that person’s third consecutive term.
vii. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled as follows:
a. Upon the determination that a vacancy exists, the President of the Board shall notify the Bishop of the vacancy and request appointment of a replacement member of the same order as the member to be replaced.
122 b. The Bishop shall appoint a replacement Board member in consultation with the Standing Committee from the same order as the former member.
c. Persons appointed to fill vacancies on the Board shall meet the same eligibility requirements as apply to elected Board members.
d. With respect to a vacancy created by any reason other than pursuant to a challenge as provided below, the term of any person selected as a replacement Board member shall be until the next annual Convention. With respect to a vacancy resulting from a challenge, the replacement Board member shall serve only for the proceedings for which the elected Board member is not serving as a result of the challenge.
viii. The term of office of any member of a Hearing Panel whose original term expires after a matter has been referred to that Panel shall be extended until forty (40) days after the entry of an Order by that Panel.
B) Preserving Impartiality. In any proceeding under this Title, if any member of a Conference Panel or Hearing Panel of the Board shall become aware of a personal conflict of interest or undue bias, that member shall immediately notify the President of the Board and request a replacement member of the Panel. Respondent’s Counsel and the Church Attorney shall have the right to challenge any member of a Panel for conflict of interest or undue bias by motion to the Panel for disqualification of the challenged member. The members of the Panel not the subjects of the challenge shall promptly consider the motion and determine whether the challenged Panel member shall be disqualified from participating in that proceeding. If the member is excused, the President shall appoint another member of the Board from the same order as the excused member to the panel to fill the vacancy created by the challenge, in a manner consistent with Canon IV.6.7 of the Church Canons.
C) President. Within sixty (60) days following the annual Convention, the sitting President of the Board shall convene those individuals who will constitute the Board as of January 1, and those individuals shall elect a President from among their members to serve a one-year term commencing on the first (1st) day of the year following the election. If, at the relevant time, there is no sitting President, the Intake Officer shall convene the meeting.
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D) Intake Officer. The Intake Officer shall be appointed from time to time by the Bishop. The Bishop may appoint one or more Intake Officers according to the needs of the Diocese. All information concerning an alleged Offense shall be reported to an Intake Officer. The Bishop shall publish the name(s) and contact information of the Intake Officer(s) throughout the Diocese.
E) Investigator. The Bishop shall appoint an Investigator in consultation with the Standing Committee. The Investigator may but need not be a Member of the Church. The Bishop may terminate the term of the Investigator with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee. The Diocese may compensate an Investigator for services rendered at the rate described in a written retainer agreement. Whether or not an Investigator is compensated, the Diocese shall reimburse an Investigator for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in a proceeding under this Canon.
F) Church Attorney. Within sixty (60) days following each annual Convention, the Bishop in consultation with the Standing Committee shall appoint an attorney to serve as Church Attorney for a one-year term commencing on the first (1st) day of the year following the election. The person so selected must be a duly licensed attorney, but need not reside within the Diocese. If the Church Attorney is unable to serve in connection with a particular matter, the Bishop, in consultation with the Board, shall appoint a temporary Church Attorney to serve on that matter. The Bishop may remove any Church Attorney with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee at any time for any cause deemed sufficient by them, in their sole discretion. In the event that the Church Attorney resigns or the position otherwise becomes vacant, the Bishop shall appoint a successor Church Attorney in consultation with the Standing Committee. The Diocese may compensate a Church Attorney for services rendered at a rate described in a written retainer agreement and, whether or not the Church Attorney is compensated, shall reimburse the Church Attorney for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in a proceeding under this Canon. The term of office of the Church Attorney whose original term expires while a matter is pending before him or her shall, at the discretion of the Bishop, be extended until forty (40) days after the entry of an Order, unless earlier removed.
G) Pastoral Response Coordinator. The Bishop may appoint a Pastoral Response Coordinator, to serve at the will of the Bishop in coordinating the delivery of appropriate pastoral responses provided for in Title IV.8 of the Church Canons and this Title. The Pastoral Response Coordinator may be the Intake Officer, but shall not be a person serving in any other appointed or elected capacity under this Title.
124 H) Advisors. In each proceeding under Title IV, the Bishop shall appoint an Advisor for the Complainant and an Advisor for the Respondent. Persons serving as Advisors shall hold no other appointed or elected position provided for under this Title, and shall not include chancellors or vice chancellors of this Diocese or any person likely to be called as a witness in the proceeding.
I) Clerk. The Board shall appoint a Board Clerk to assist the Board with records management and administrative support. The Clerk may be a member of the Board.
J) Formation of Conference Panels and Hearing Panels.
i. The President of the Board shall form a Conference Panel and a Hearing Panel in each proceeding under Title IV from members of the Board in accordance with the requirements of Canon IV.6.7 of the Church Canons provided, however, that each Hearing Panel shall include at least two members of the clergy.
ii. The President of the Board shall exercise discretion to determine the number of members of the Conference Panel for each matter, provided, however, that the Conference Panel will be comprised of a maximum of three (3) members of the Board. Each Conference Panel shall consist of at least one member of the clergy.
K) Accord. No less than thirty (30) days prior to the issuance of an Accord, the initiating body or party shall notify the Bishop of the intent to issue an Accord and shall confer with the Bishop concerning the proposed terms of the Accord.
L) Order. The opportunity of the Bishop and Complainant to be heard on the proposed terms of an Order by a Conference or a Hearing Panel in accordance with Canon IV.14.7 of the Church Canons shall occur no less than thirty (30) days prior to the issuance of the Order.
M) Agreements. In accordance with Canon IV.5.3(i) of Church Canons, the Diocese may enter into agreements with one or more other Dioceses of the Episcopal Church for the sharing of resources in connection with discipline under Title IV and this Canon.
N) Counsel. The Board may engage counsel for itself or for any Panel for which it deems counsel would be appropriate. Counsel may also serve as Clerk of the Panel. A member of the Board may not act as such counsel.
125 O) Proceedings. Any proceedings of a Panel established by Title IV may be conducted by telephone conference or similar communications technologies by means of which all persons participating can hear and be heard by all other participants. Participation in proceedings conducted in this manner shall constitute presence in person in the proceeding.
Section 3. A) Expenses Generally. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Canon IX, all costs, expenses and fees incurred under Title IV of Church Canons and this Canon IX shall be the obligation of the person incurring them.
B) Costs Incurred by the Church. The reasonable costs and expenses of the Board, the Intake Officer, the Investigator, the Church Attorney, the Clerk and the Pastoral Response Coordinator shall be the obligation of the Diocese, subject to budgetary constraints as may be established by Diocesan Mission Council.
C) Other Fees and Expenses. In the sole discretion of the Bishop and with the consent of the Standing Committee, the Bishop may recommend to the Mission Council the payment by the Diocese of certain reasonable fees and expenses incurred by a Respondent. Except for the provisions of Canon IV.19.23(b) of the Church Canons, this Canon shall provide the exclusive procedure and method for reimbursement or payment of costs, expenses and fees incurred in a proceeding under Title IV of the Church Canons and this Canon.
Section 4. A) Records of active proceedings before the Board, including the period of any pending appeal, shall be preserved and maintained in the custody of the Clerk, if there be one, otherwise by the Intake Officer.
B) Permanent Records. The Bishop shall make provision for the permanent storage of records of all proceedings under this Title at the Archives of the Diocese and the Archives of the Episcopal Church, as prescribed in Title IV of the Church Canons.
CANON XIII - THE CHURCH PENSION FUND
Section 1. It shall be the duty of this Diocese and of each Parish or Worshiping Community, and other ecclesiastical organization to inform the Church Pension Fund of current or past salaries and other compensation of clergy associated therewith or resident therein, and of changes in such salaries and other compensations as they occur and to pay promptly to the Church Pension Fund the pension assessments required under the Canons of General Convention and in accordance with the Rules of said Fund.
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Section 2. It shall be the duty of every cleric canonically resident or serving in this Diocese to inform the Church Pension Fund promptly of such facts as the Trustees thereof may deem necessary for its proper administration, and to cooperate with said Fund in such other ways as may be appropriate to assist the Fund in discharge of its canonical obligations.
Section 3. It shall be the duty and obligation of this Diocese and of each Parish and Worshiping Community, and other ecclesiastical organizations or bodies subject to the authority of the Diocese of Connecticut which under the regulations of the Church Pension Fund have elected or shall elect to come into the pension system, to provide all lay employees who are regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 1,000 hours or more annually retirement benefits through participation in the Episcopal Church Lay Employees Retirement Plan (ECLERP) of the Church Pension Fund or in an equivalent plan, the provisions of which are least equal to those of ECLERP. At its commencement, if the plan is a defined benefit plan, the employer contribution shall be not less than 9% of the employee's salary; if the plan is a defined contribution plan, the employer shall contribute not less than 5% and agree to "match" employee contributions of up to another 4%.
CANON XIV – THE COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
Section 1. The Bishop Diocesan shall nominate to the Annual Convention fourteen persons, clerical and lay, of whom not more than eight shall be from the same order. All members of the Commission shall be clergy canonically resident or lay communicants of this Diocese. Upon confirmation by the vote of the Annual Convention the nominees shall constitute the Commission on the Ministry.
Section 2. The members of the Commission shall serve for terms of one year and may be renominated and confirmed annually provided that no member shall serve more than six terms in succession.
Section 3. The Bishop Diocesan shall be ex officio a member of the Commission. The Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop or Bishops Suffragan, if there be such, may be appointed by the Bishop Diocesan as additional members.
Section 4. Vacancies in the Commission membership occurring between Annual Conventions shall be filled by appointment by the Bishop with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee.
Section 5. The duties of the Commission shall be those set forth in the Canons of the General Convention and such other duties as the Bishops may appropriately assign.
127 Section 6. The Commission on Ministry shall have the power to adopt rules for its work subject to the approval of the Bishops provided the same are not inconsistent with the Canons of the General Convention and the Canons of this Diocese. Subject to the approval of the Bishops the Commission on the Ministry shall have authority to appoint such committees from and beyond its membership as it may find necessary to act on its behalf; provided, however, that ultimate responsibility shall remain with the Commission as a whole to report to the Bishops concerning an applicant's fitness for admission as a Postulant or Candidate, and, if requested by the Bishops, for ordination to the Diaconate and to the Priesthood.
CANON XV - AMENDMENTS TO THESE CANONS
Section 1. Former Canons of the Diocese inconsistent with or not contained within these Canons are hereby repealed. All resolutions of the Annual Convention that are inconsistent with the provisions of these Canons are hereby repealed. These Canons may be amended by a majority vote of the Annual Convention.
Section 2. The Secretary shall make such changes in the numbering of Canons or Sections, or in references to Canons or Sections, as may be required at any time by resolutions or amendments to the Canons adopted by the Convention.
Section 3. Proposed amendments to the Constitution and Canons shall be submitted in writing to the Bishop and the President of the Standing Committee at least six (6) weeks before the opening of the Convention at which the amendments are to be proposed for adoption. A copy of the proposed amendment shall be distributed to the members before the Convention. The foregoing shall not apply to amendments proposed by any committee on Constitution and Canons appointed by Convention.
CANON XVI - NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Connecticut shall not discriminate in its hiring practices, terms, or conditions of employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, or physical disability.
CANON XVII - OF THE ARCHIVES
Section 1. The Bishops shall appoint individuals to maintain the Archives of the Diocese of Connecticut in accordance with these Canons and the General Church Canons.
128 Section 2. There may be an historian for each Parish in the Diocese appointed by the Rector and approved by the Vestry.
GLOSSARY:
Ministry Networks - Organic, historic, and hybrid initiatives and groups that bring together people from more than one worship community around a shared passion.
Common Worship - An effort to promote dialogue and resource sharing with the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of The Episcopal Church as well as to provide liturgy and music for gatherings and events of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Formation - The process and practice through which all Christians are able to deepen their knowledge and enrich their spiritual lives throughout their lifetimes.
Mission - The Mission of God, in which the Church is privileged to participate, is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Regions – Regional gatherings of the members of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut intended to build capacity, promote connection and catalyze adaptive change among the parishes in each region.
Resources - The combined financial and material assets of the parishes, institutions and worshiping communities of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Staff Canons - Senior members of the staff of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
ATTESTATION
I certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut as amended and restated to November 15, 2015.
Bradford S. Babbitt
Chancellor
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