Pre-Convention Journal 2020

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the Secretary of Convention 2

Diocesan Convention Schedule 3

Nominations for Elective Office 4

Propositions 9

Resolutions 2021 Ministry Plan 22 2021 Minimum Compensation 28 Green Resolution 29

Reports of Diocesan Corporations and Committee 32

Committee on Voter Qualifications Report 43 Delinquencies 44

Voting Directions 46

Rules of Order 54

Convention Exhibitors 61

Ballot 63

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 1 From the Secretary of Convention

Due to the extraordinary circumstances arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including among other things, Executive Orders promulgated by the Governor of the State of New York limiting attendance at in-person meetings and encouraging the conduct of such meetings by means of electronic transmission, the 2020 Convention of the Diocese of Long Island shall be conducted via electronic transmission and the applicable rules and Canons thereof shall be deemed to be modified to accommodate such format.

Beginning Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 am, with login commencing at 7:45 am, our Diocesan family will gather virtually for the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island to celebrate our common life and ministry and to do the work of Convention. To assist delegates and visitors to this year’s Diocesan Convention, the following packet of information is provided. The information below will enable you to be well informed as to the happenings and events of Convention. It will also respond to several frequently asked questions.

All canonically resident clergy, clergy in charge of congregations, delegates and youth delegates on file, were invited to register online. Lay delegates and youth delegates will not be permitted to register if the parish has not filed its delegate certificate, parochial report, and audit including for prior years. (A list of delinquencies may be found beginning on page 44). Alternate delegates, and visitors will not be permitted to register but may view the proceedings via livestream through the diocesan website or Facebook page.

All Convention attendees MUST (in the categories listed above) register online prior to the Convention. This year there is no fee to register for the Convention. Additionally, registration is not permitted on the day of the Convention.

The Diocesan Helpdesk will be staffed from 7:45 am to noon and 1:30 pm - 3 pm on Saturday, November 14. You may call the helpdesk at 516-750-7100 or send an email to [email protected]

• What do you need: – ThisPre-Convention Journal Packet, which was mailed to all delegates eight days prior to Convention. Additional Pre-Convention Journals are not available. However, an electronic copy is can be found on the convention page of the diocesan website and in the convention app. – A laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone, and internet access. If you do not have access to a laptop or desktop you will need two devices (e.g. IPad/tablet and a smartphone) to vote in and view the Convention. The supported browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Safari is not fully supported at this time. – An email address that only you will use to register for the Convention. (You may not share an email address with another attendee.) This email address will be your username to log into the Lumi/Zoom platform being used for the Convention.

Alternate Delegates: • If you are not registered and are replacing a registered Delegate, a Testimonial of Change form must be completed and submitted to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, November 11. The form is available on the convention page of the diocesan website.

2 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Diocesan Convention Schedule

Saturday, November 14, 2020

7:45 am – 8:55 am Check Technology & Registration

9:00 am – 10:30 am Registration Continues Convention Gathers Opening Worship & Renewal of Baptismal Vows Organizing of Convention Vote on Proposition 1 Nominations for Diocesan Boards and Bodies Balloting for Contested Elections (as time permits)

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break (15 minutes)

10:45 am – 12:30 pm Convention Reconvenes Bishop’s Address Admission of a Parish - Church the Redeemer, Mattituck Balloting for Contested Elections (throughout the day, as needed) Presentation of 2021 Ministry Plan and Vote

12:30 am – 1:10 pm Lunch (40 minutes)

1:15 pm – 3:00 pm Convention Reconvenes Honoring of New Ministries & Anniversaries Vote on Resolutions and Propositions Closing Worship Convention Adjourns, sine die

If you are having technical difficulties during Convention please contact the Convention Help Desk at 516-750-7100 or [email protected].

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 3 Nominations for Elective Office (Biographical sketches are presented as provided by the nominees, and listed in random order, as required by canon.)

SECRETARY OF CONVENTION (Elect One, Ending 2021) The Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson I serve as Rector of St George’s Church, Astoria. I served as Secretary of Convention for eight years and I welcome the opportunity to serve another year. I utilize skills acquired as an administrator in higher education for more than 15 years and serving on several university-wide advisory committees. I earned an M. Div. from the General Theological Seminary and an M.A. in Public Policy and Administration from Brooklyn College.

TREASURER (Elect One, Ending 2021) Pearson A. Griffith A member of St. Peter’s Church, Rosedale since 1994, where he is a member of the Men’s Guild and Senior Choir. He was first elected to the Vestry in 2006, and has served as a Warden since 2007. Pearson served as Assistant Diocesan Treasurer from 2012 to 2017 and was elected Diocesan Treasurer in 2018. He retired in May 2018 after 30 years of employment with the NYS Department of Financial Services. A graduate of Long Island University (Brooklyn), he is a Certified Public Accountant (Maryland.)

DIOCESAN COUNCIL, Clergy Order (Elect Two, Ending 2023) The Rev. Nell Archer Ordained to the priesthood in 2010, The Rev. Nell B. Archer currently serves as the Vicar of La Iglesia de la Santa Cruz and Bushwick Abbey in Brooklyn. A member of The Creation Care Community steering committee, the LGBTQ+ working group, and the Latinx Commission, Mother Archer has served on Diocesan Council since 2017.

The Rev. Jason Moskal The Rev. Jason Moskal is a deacon currently serving St. Mark’s Jackson Heights and the Hellgate Deanery, actively engaging in Christian Formation of the youth and adults at the parish as well as coordinating deanery events. Jason has volunteered at GC 2009, GC 2015, GC 2018 and is currently serving as Assistant Secretary of Convention of Long Island as well as on the Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe. Jason earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Cum Laude from Temple University and is currently a Vice President at Blackstone, the largest alternative investment fund headquartered in NYC, where he manages their North American Treasury/Cash Operations.

DIOCESAN COUNCIL, Lay Order (Elect Two, Ending 2023) Merrick Williams Merrick K. Williams is a member of the Cathedral Council. He was most recently appointed to the Task Force that Responds to the Opioid Epidemic; a resolution passed at the 79th General Convention. Williams is a member of the Racial Justice & Reconciliation Commission. He was awarded the Church Club of New York’s inaugural Young Adult of the Year Award for Service Recognition. Williams attended the 79th General Convention as part of the Young Adult Festival.

4 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Lee Shubert Lee Shubert has been a member of Christ Church Bay Ridge since shortly after moving to New York in 2010. He has served on the Vestry since 2012 and is currently Warden. He is an attorney specializing in litigation support, legal technology, and discovery. He has two young sons who are his life.

THE STANDING COMMITTEE, Clergy Order (Elect One, Ending 2024) (Vote by Orders) The Very Rev. Walter Hillebrand The Very Reverend Dr. Walter V. Hillebrand is the Rector of Grace Church in Massapequa, Head of School of Grace Early Childhood Center, and the Dean of South East Nassau Deanery. Father Hillebrand currently serves on the Disciplinary Board and on the Standing Committee. He is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor and a graduate from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program in Far Rockaway, NY. Father Hillebrand holds Master’s degrees in Business Economics from ICC of Munich, Germany, General Management from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and an M.Div and D.Min. from New York Theological Seminary, New York City. He has vast Leadership experiences having led several companies as their CEO. Father Hillebrand is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island since 2010.

THE STANDING COMMITTEE, Lay Order (Elect One, Ending 2024) (Vote by Orders) Roy Murphy Roy Murphy is a member at St. Thomas, Bellerose. He is the Vice President of the Standing Committee and has served on the committee since 2016. He is an alternate to General Convention 2021. He is a Corporate Vice President at New York Life Insurance Company. He holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Economics from Stony Brook University. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries

Kathy Page She attends Grace Church Brooklyn Heights where she has served as Vestry member, LEM, Lector and on the Gender Equity and Racial Justice Committees. She co-facilitates Education for Ministry and Sacred Ground seminars. Kathy was elected Alternate Deputy to General Convention 2018 and 2021. She is a member of the Diocesan #MeToo Committee. Holding an MS in Education from Brooklyn College, she is retired from her work as teacher/staff developer in NYC schools.

THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF CAMP DeWOLFE, INC. (Elect Two, Ending 2023) Michelle Wiley I worship at Trinity-St. John’s Church in Hewlett, NY. I am currently employed as a primary therapist at Outreach Development in Brentwood. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University and a Masters of Arts from Hofstra University in Marriage and Family Therapy. I was a camper and staff member at Camp DeWolfe and served as a member of the Board of Managers from 2012-2014 and 2018-2020.

The Rev. Donovan Leys He is the Pastor, Priest and Teacher at Saint Gabriel’s Church, Brooklyn since March 1, 2020. He has been serving in the Diocese since 1992. Presently serves as the Vice President of the Diocesan Council; a member of the Commission on Ministry, the Diocesan Audit Committee, the Black Clergy Caucus and an Alternate Delegate to General Convention 2021.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 5 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRIES (Elect Two, Ending 2023) Penny Allen Grinage Penny Allen Grinage is a life-long member of St. Stephen and St. Martin’s Church in Brooklyn. She attended Sunday School, was confirmed, and later served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent in the church. She has served as a warden for two consecutive terms and is currently on the vestry. She worked for 12 years as an elementary school principal with the NYC Department of Education and retired after 34 years as an educator. She still works as an educational consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree in School Administration and Supervision. She currently serves on the Diocesan Council and the Episcopal Ministries of Long Island (EMLI) Grant Review Committee.

Rita Ann Griffith Rita Ann Griffith is a member of the Church of the Transfiguration of Freeport, where she has served as Warden, Vestryperson, Sunday School Superintendent, Lay Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Guild member, among other roles. She worked for over 30 years for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as a communications expert. She is a graduate of UWI (Mona) and holds a diploma in Foundations of Christian Theology from the Mercer School.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRIES (Elect Two, Unexpired Term, Ending 2021) The Rev. Jennifer VanCooten-Webster She is a deacon presently serving at All Saints in Park Slope, Brooklyn since Ordination in 2014, striving to honor this ministry of servanthood in all things. Deacon Jennifer graduated from Brooklyn College (CUNY) with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Political Science: Concentration in Urban Policy & Public Administration. She worked in the Airline Industry before entering the Field of Education as a Public School Parent Coordinator upon graduation from college. Most recently she worked with the CUNY Research Foundation at Brooklyn College as a Career/College Counselor in a High School to College (bridge) Program. The students were primarily from low income-first generation backgrounds and attended public schools around Brooklyn.

Denise Grey-Stewart Denise Grey-Stewart is a life-long Episcopalian with a love and interest in serving the church and community through inreach and outreach. She is presently a Vestryperson and Chair of the Stewardship Committee at the Church of the Advent in Westbury. Denise is also active with the AdventCARES ministry, including tutoring in its ESL program. Her hobbies are reading, gardening, photography, and volunteering. In addition, Denise and her family manage properties in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

6 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE MERCER JR. MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (Elect Two, Ending 2023) The Rev. Brian Barry Brian Barry is the new Priest in Charge at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Valley Stream. He was born and raised on Long Island. While discerning his call to ordained ministry, he spent a year serving at the Episcopal Mission on Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota. He is a graduate of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and is currently studying for his Master’s in Sacred Theology at General Theological Seminary. He spent the last 4 years as Curate at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Sayville. Brian has a passion for theological education and Christian formation and is keen on helping to shape those who feel called to ordained ministry. He and his wonderful wife Holly are now parents, as Holly gave birth to Kaitlyn Margaret Barry in December of 2019. They are looking forward to taking Kaitlyn camping, and out of the house in general, once the pandemic is over.

Theresa Smalls I am a member of Saint Stephen’s Church, Jamaica and serve on the Vestry and Chancel Choir, contribute articles to the church’s newsletter, lead Bible study, enter member donations into the computer, and serve in the Stephen Ministry (caring for people in and outside the church and assisting with the team’s continuing education). I retired from a New York medical group after 25 years. From work and church I have acquired skills to write and think theologically, communicate effectively, listen thoughtfully, hold confidences and perform administrative duties.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE MERCER JR. MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (Elect One, Unexpired Term, Ending 2021) The Rev. Gilberto A. Hinds A lifelong Episcopalian, Fr. Hinds is currently the Interim Priest at Grace and Resurrection, East Elmhurst since June 2015, where he’s found a renewed and energized passion for Parochial Ministry. Prior to Grace and Resurrection, he was Priest-in-Charge at Resurrection, Richmond Hill for eight years. Fr. Hinds is a graduate Berkeley Div. School at Yale and is a retired Registered Nurse. He previously served two terms on the George Mercer, Jr. Board of Trustees and is the Secretary of the Black Clergy Caucus.

THE TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE BELONGING TO THE DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND, INC. (Elect Two, Ending 2024) The Rev. Cn. John Denaro I have been the rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral, Brooklyn, since 2011. Prior to St. Ann’s, I served several parishes in the Diocese of New York, as a producer in the TV and New Media Dept. of Trinity Church Wall Street, and as Church Relations Officer for Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement program of the Episcopal Church. I am a graduate of Williams College and Yale Divinity School.

The Rev. Pauline Samuel The Rev. Pauline Samuel, life-long member of the Diocese of Long Island, serves as Priest-in- Charge of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield Gardens. She is a graduate of Yale Divinity School where she earned her Masters of Divinity. While in seminary she served as Vice President of the Yale Black Seminarians and Co-Chair of the Annual Class Gift Campaign. Currently, she is a deputy to the 2021 General Convention and serves on the Counsel of Advice for the Office of Black Ministries of The Episcopal Church.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 7 THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Clergy Order (Elect Two, Ending 2023) The Rev. Kassinda R.T. Ellis Lifelong Episcopalian. She attended Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where she received a BA in Psychology, and later Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, in Evanston, IL, where she earned a Master of Divinity. Since 2015 Mother Ellis has been serving as Priest-In- Charge at St. Joseph’s Church, Queens Village. She has served as Summer Chaplain at Camp DeWolfe, as well as a member of the Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe. She also served on the board for the Family Consultations Services, Diocesan Council and the Board of Mercer.

The Very Rev. Dr. Walter V. Hillebrand The Very Reverend Dr. Walter V. Hillebrand is the Rector of Grace Church in Massapequa, Head of School of Grace Early Childhood Center, and the Dean of South East Nassau Deanery. Father Hillebrand currently serves on the Disciplinary Board and on the Standing Committee. He is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor and a graduate from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program in Far Rockaway, NY. Father Hillebrand holds Master’s degrees in Business Economics from ICC of Munich, Germany, General Management from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and an M.Div and D.Min. from New York Theological Seminary, New York City. He has vast Leadership experiences having led several companies as their CEO. Father Hillebrand is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island since 2010.

THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Lay Order (Elect One, Ending 2023) Raymond Alexander Mr. Raymond Alexander is lifelong, devoted Episcopalian who has served a leadership role in the churches he has attended. He is currently a warden at The Church of Epiphany and Saint Simon, Brooklyn NY and previously served as a warden at The Church of the Holy Apostles, Brooklyn NY. He was honored by the Archdeaconry of Brooklyn in 2009 with the Distinguished Leadership Award. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 30 years’ experience and is the owner of a physical therapy practice serving the community in Brooklyn, NY.

THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Lay Order (Elect One, Unexpired Term, Ending 2022) Linda Watson-Lorde She is a member of St. Gabriel’s, Brooklyn, presently a member of the Vestry; Girl Scouts Troop #2115 Leader; Youth and Young Adult Leader and Confirmation Class Coordinator. Linda gives back to the community of the City of NY by her membership on the committee of the Participatory Budgeting Committee of District 35 (Brooklyn) as well as the Participatory Budget NYC Citywide Committee. A Bookkeeper by profession, Linda holds a Political Science degree from Brooklyn College. She is presently the Cultural and Community Affairs Officer for the Consulate General of Barbados at New York.

CATHEDRAL CHAPTER, Lay Order (Elect One, Ending 2023) Victoria Crosby Victoria Crosby has served one term on The Chapter of the Cathedral and served two terms on the board of The Mercer School of Theology. Victoria has been a parishioner of St John’s of Lattingtown for over thirty years, and has served on the Vestry for two terms, taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and been chairman of the Fall Fair for six years. She has been a reporter for the North Shore Leader for sixteen years and has been poet laureate of the City of Glen Cove for more than twenty-five years.

8 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Propositions Proposition 2020-P1 Proposition 2020-1

Amend RULES OF ORDER OF THE CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF LONG ISLAND Resolved, that the Rules of Order of the Convention of the Diocese of Long Island be amended to read as follows:

CANON 1 Part I. Matters Occurring Prior to the Convention.

RULE 1. Reports Presented to the Convention. All reports of Diocesan Corporations, Diocesan Institutions, Governing Boards, Committees, Officers, etc. to be presented to the Convention as required by the Diocesan Canons or otherwise shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Convention not later than six (6) weeks prior to the date of the Convention in every year. The Secretary of the Convention shall cause the same to be reproduced and mailed or electronically transmitted to every Delegate to the Convention and all persons holding any office or trust under the Convention not less than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the Convention as part of the Pre-convention Journal.

RULE 2. Submission of Resolutions. All resolutions to be considered for action by the Convention must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Convention not later than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Convention and must be signed by a Delegate to the Convention. On the expiration of the time for submitting resolutions to the Secretary of the Convention, the Secretary of the Convention by direction of the President of the Convention shall transmit to the Committee on Miscellaneous Business or such other appropriate Committee or Commission of Convention all resolutions submitted to the Secretary of the Convention after such date, but no such resolution shall be proposed for action by the Convention except upon a motion for the suspension of the Rules of Order duly passed.

Part II. General Regulations.

RULE 1. Admission to the Convention. The Bishops of the Church, Clergy from other Dioceses, Professors and Students of Theology in the Church, and all persons holding any office or trust under the Convention, if not members, shall be admitted to sittings of the Convention. Seats on the platform shall be occupied by officers of the Convention or their representatives, by Bishops, and by such other persons as by special vote of the Convention shall be so authorized.

RULE 2. Admission to the Convention During Balloting. No person, other than legally elected Delegates to the Convention and all persons holding any office or trust under the Convention, or such persons as may be approved by the President as necessary to the immediate business of the Convention, shall be permitted to appear on the floor of the Convention during a period of balloting by the Convention for all elective offices.

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RULE 3. Visitors and Other Observers. There may be an area of the Convention meeting room designated by the President for visitors and other observers. This area shall not be considered as a part of the Convention Floor.

RULE 4. Hours of Business. The hours of each day's session shall be as set forth in the Pre-convention Journal, unless otherwise ordered by the Convention by direction of the President. Each session shall begin and conclude with prayer.

RULE 5. Distribution of Printed Matter. No printed (or electronic) matter of any kind shall be distributed at the Convention nor shall any printed matter be placed on the seats of Delegates except by the authority of the President of the Convention, but this prohibition shall not apply to the report of a Committee or Commission of Convention, or to any paper or electronic transmission or other document presented to and accepted by the Convention or printed by its authority.

RULE 6. Unanimous Consent. By unanimous consent any action may be taken that is not in contravention of any provision of the Constitution or the Canons of the Church or the Diocese.

RULE 7. New Business. All new business introduced, except such as may accompany and form a part of the report of a Diocesan Corporation, Diocesan Institution, Governing Board, Committee, Officer, Committee, or Commission of Convention, shall be in writing and as a motion or resolution in complete form for adoption with the name of the mover appended. Such new business shall at once be referred to an appropriate Committee or Commission of Convention. It shall be the duty of such Committee or Commission to which such resolutions and motions have been referred to report them to the Convention in the order of their reference. Convention shall take action only on the report of such Committee or Commission unless the Convention shall otherwise order.

RULE 8. Suspension of Rules. Any Rule of Order may be suspended by the vote of not less than two thirds (2/3) of the Delegates present. Any new matter introduced during such suspension may be explained by the mover in a statement of not more than five minutes, but otherwise shall not be subject to debate or action until after report from the appropriate Committee or Commission of Convention.

RULE 9. Amendment of Rules of Order. No proposed amendment of the Rules of Order shall be considered by the Convention unless it shall have been printed be in the Pre- convention Journal and mailed or electronically transmitted as provided in Part I, Rule 1 of these Rules of Order. If such amendment were adopted by a majority vote of the Convention, it shall lie over to consideration until the next annual Convention when, if again adopted by a majority vote, the Rules of Order shall be amended accordingly. If such amendment were

10 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island adopted by unanimous vote of the Convention or by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of both Orders taken separately, the amendment shall take effect immediately.

Part III. Order of Business. RULE 1. Organization for Business. At the opening of each Convention, the President shall take the chair after which the Order of Procedure shall be as follows:

(a) Roll Call Card. Every Delegate, Clerical or Lay, shall file with the Secretary of the Convention a record of attendance on a "Roll Call Card" to be supplied by the Secretary of Convention or such other electronic means of recording attendance as the Secretary of Convention shall determine and disclose by means of the Pre-convention Journal so that the names of all present may be recorded in the Diocesan Journal.

(b) Determination of Quorum. In order for the Convention to conduct business, a quorum must be present. A quorum shall consist of at least sixty (60) Clergy entitled to vote in the Convention, and Lay Delegates from at least sixty (60) Parishes entitled to vote in the Convention. The Secretary of the Convention shall ascertain the presence of a quorum of Clergy of the Diocese and Parishes entitled to representation, and report this to the President of the Convention. If there be any irregular or defective certificates, and certificates and documents referring to contested seats, these shall be reported to the Convention, which shall decide on the admission of the Delegates named therein after submission of the report of the Committee on Voter Qualifications.

(c) Report of Committee on Voter Qualifications. The Secretary of Convention shall present the report of the Committee on Voter Qualifications.

(d) Order of Business. A quorum being present, the President shall declare the Convention organized for business which shall proceed in the following order: following the order listed in the Pre-convention Journal and shall include in any order the the Secretary of the Convention determines:

(i) Appointment of Parliamentarian. The President of Convention shall appoint a Parliamentarian for the good order of the Convention.

(ii) Appointments of Tellers of Elections. (A) The President of Convention shall appoint from members of the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, Tellers of Elections (one Delegate each from the Clergy and Laity for each ballot box used). Upon direction of the President, the Secretary of Convention may appoint additional Delegate tellers to count the ballots who need not be Delegates to the Convention in order that the official tellers may not be obliged to absent themselves from the business of the Convention while the ballots are being counted. (B) If the Convention or voting at the Convention is held electronically, no tellers shall be appointed, and

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 11 the counting of the ballots shall be accomplished by such electronic means as shall be directed in the Pre-Convention Journal.

(iii) Reading of Minutes. The minutes of the prior Convention as printed in the Diocesan Journal or the Pre-convention Journal, as determined by the Secretary of the Convention, shall be read and approved, but the requirement to read such minutes may be dispensed with upon order of the Convention as directed by the President.

(iv) Unfinished Business. If the business of the Convention shall not have been completed on the first or any succeeding day of session, the first business on each succeeding day shall be the matter under consideration at the time of adjournment on the preceding day and thereafter the matters which were not reached on the preceding day, in the order prescribed in these Rules of Order.

(v)Reports of Diocesan Corporations and Diocesan Institutions. Reports of the following diocesan corporations and institutions shall be included in the Pre-convention Journal:

(A) The Standing Committee (B) The Diocesan Council (C) The Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe (D) The Cathedral of the Incarnation

(E) Episcopal Charities Ministries (F) The Mercer School of Theology (G) The Trustees of the Estate (H) Episcopal Health Services

(vi) Report of the Secretary of Convention. The Secretary of Convention shall report on communications received by him or her for the Convention, or on business unfinished at the last Convention. Introduction and reference shall be made to Committees on Miscellaneous Business or on Canons of any resolutions not in the Pre-convention Journal which are either (A) included in the report, printed and previously distributed, either of a Committee or Commission of the Convention, or (B) relating to or embodying a recommendation contained in the Bishop's Address.

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(vii) Reports of Committees. (A) On Canons (B) On Miscellaneous Business (C) Other Committees and Commissions of the Convention (D) On Dispatch of Business (E) On the Bishop's Address (which shall be in order at any time after the Bishop's Address)

(viii) Report of Treasurer.

(ix) Elections as Required by Canon. (A) The Secretary of Convention (B) Assistant Secretary or Secretaries of Convention (who shall be nominated by the Secretary of Convention) (C) The Treasurer of Convention (D) Assistant Treasurer or Treasurers of Convention (who shall be nominated by the Treasurer of Convention) (E) The Historiographer

(E) (F) The Standing Committee (F) (G) The Diocesan Council (G) (H) The Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe (H) (I) The Cathedral of the Incarnation (I) (J) Episcopal Charities Ministries (J) (K) The Mercer School of Theology (K) (L) The Trustees of the Estate (L) (M) The Ecclesiastical Court Disciplinary Committee (N) Delegates to Provincial Synod

(M) (P) Delegates to the General Convention (N) (Q) Provisional Delegates to General Convention (R) Family Consultation Service (S) Diocesan Review Committee

(x) Appointments to Diocesan Corporations and Institutions. The President shall, at the discretion of such President, appoint from members from the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, to any 154th Convention of Diocesanthe Diocese Corporationof Long Island or Institution as provided by the Canons of the Church or 13 this Diocese.

(xi) Appointments to Committees. For the next meeting of the Annual Convention the President shall, at the discretion of such President, appoint from members of the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, to the following Committees:

(A) On Canons (B) On Dispatch of Business (C) On Miscellaneous Business

(xii) The Bishop's Address. The Bishop's Address shall be in order at any time.

(xiii) Reports of other Bishops. Reports of the Bishop Coadjutor and of the Bishop Suffragan and the Assistant Bishop if so requested by the Bishop.

(xiv) Resolutions and References and Motions.

(xv) The Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist shall be in order at any time.

(S) Diocesan Review Committee

(x) Appointments to Diocesan Corporations and Institutions. The President shall, at the discretion of such President, appoint from members from the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, to any Diocesan Corporation or Institution as provided by the Canons of the Church or this Diocese.

(A) On Canons (B) On Dispatch of Business (C) On Miscellaneous Business

(xii) The Bishop's Address. The Bishop's Address shall be in order at any time.

(xiii) Reports of other Bishops. Reports of the Bishop Coadjutor and of the Bishop Suffragan and the Assistant Bishop if so requested by the Bishop.

(xiv) Resolutions and References and Motions.

(xv) The Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist shall be in order at any time.

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Part IV. Convention Committees.

RULE 1. Establishment of Convention Committees. To facilitate its work, the Convention may from time to time establish such committees with such duties as it may determine, and, unless otherwise stated, the President shall appoint members thereto, as provided in the following Rule 2.

RULE 2. Committees. There shall be the following Committees of Convention:

(a) Canons. The duties of the Committee on Canons are to consider and report on all matters appearing in the Pre-convention Journal or introducing in Convention referred to it by the Bishop. Its membership shall be up to four (4) Clerical Members, up to four (4) lay persons of the Diocese, and the Chancellor, ex officio, each member to serve for four (4) years with one (1) Clerical Member and one (1) lay person to be appointed by the President prior to each Annual Convention and announced in the Pre-convention Journal.

(b) Dispatch of Business. The duties of the Committee on the Dispatch of Business are to arrange and facilitate the manner of conducting the business of Convention. Such Committee shall always be entitled to the floor of Convention on business pertaining to that Committee. Its membership shall be the chairperson of the Committee on Canons, ex officio, the chairperson of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business, ex officio, the Chancellor, ex officio, the Secretary of Convention, ex officio, and up to nine (9) other persons appointed by the Bishop from the Clerical Members and Lay persons of the Diocese. Members of the Diocesan staff may, as required by the President, serve as part of the planning group for this Committee. (c) Miscellaneous Business. The duties of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business are to consider and report on all matters appearing in the Pre-convention Journal or introduced in Convention referred to it by the Bishop. Such Committee shall receive and consider all resolutions except resolutions on matters coming under the purview of an appropriate Committee or Commission of Convention, and except resolutions of Committees accompanying Committee reports recommending action of the Convention. The Committee on Miscellaneous Business shall submit its report to the Convention recommending the adoption or rejection of each resolution proposed, or the adoption of any such resolution as amended or substituted by such Committee. A copy of the report of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business shall be mailed or electronically transmitted by the Secretary of the Convention to each Delegate as part of the Pre-convention Journal. Its membership shall be a chairperson and up to four (4) clerical members and up to four (4) lay persons of the Diocese, each to serve for four (4) years. Appointments to the Committee, if any, shall be announced in the Pre-convention Journal.

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(d) On Voter Qualifications. The Committee on Voter Qualifications shall be under the oversight of the Secretary of the Convention. Its duties are to consider and report on all matters pertinent to the qualifications of Delegates and Parishes wishing to have the right to vote at Convention. Prior to the opening of Convention it shall examine all audit certificates, parochial reports, and delegate certificates, in order to make recommendations to the Convention as to the right of any Delegate or Parish wishing to have a right to vote at Convention. The Committee on Voter Qualifications shall submit its report to the Convention recommending the seating or rejection of each Delegate or Parish wishing to have the right to vote at Convention to the extent such is permitted by the Canons of the Church or of this Diocese. Its membership shall be the chairperson of the Committee on Canons, the chairperson of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business, the chairperson of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, the Chancellor, the Secretary of Convention, and the Treasurer of Convention.

(e) Membership, Term and Vacancies. The term of office of each Committee member shall continue to the close of the Convention which shall sit in the member's last year of service, and thereupon the successor's term shall begin. The Bishop shall fill by appointment any vacancy in any Committee caused by resignation, death, or inability to act.

Part V. Decorum and Debate.

RULE 1. Robert's Rules. Except when in conflict with the Constitution or Canons of the Church or of this Diocese or any Rule of Order herein contained, the latest edition of "Robert's Rules of Order" shall govern the interpretation of these Rules of Order and the procedure to follow.

RULE 2. Resolutions to be Seconded and in Writing. No resolution shall be considered as before Convention unless seconded and reduced to writing and signed by the mover, whose name shall be entered in the Diocesan Journal.

RULE 3. Order of Amendments. All amendments shall be considered in the order in which they are received. When a proposed amendment is under consideration, a motion to amend the same may be made.

RULE 4. Withdrawal of Motion or Resolution. The mover may withdraw a motion or resolution at any time before decision or amendment, in which case it shall not be entered upon the Minutes.

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RULE 5. Respect for President and Scope of Debate. When any Delegate is about to speak, he or she shall, with due respect, address himself or herself to the President, and in speaking confine himself or herself to the point in debate.

RULE 6. Limit on Debate. No Delegate shall speak more than twice in the same debate without leave of the Convention (except the mover, who is entitled to reply).

RULE 7. Transgression of Rules. If any Delegate in speaking or action transgresses the Rules of Order of the Convention, the President shall call him or her to order, and he or she shall immediately take his or her seat, unless permitted by the Convention to explain or proceed in order.

RULE 8. Motion, Debate, Vote, Priority. The following motions shall have priority in order listed. The mover cannot interrupt a Delegate who has the floor, he or she must be recognized, and the motion must be seconded.

(a) To Adjourn or to Recess - not debatable, majority vote (b) To Lay on the Table or to Table - not debatable, majority vote (c) To Move the Previous Question, or Limit or Extend Debate - not debatable, amendable as to time if specified, two thirds (2/3) vote (d) To Postpone to a Time Certain - debatable, amendable, majority vote (e) To Commit or Recommit to a Committee - debatable, amendable, majority vote (f) To Amend or to Substitute - debatable, amendable, majority vote (g) To Postpone Indefinitely - debatable, not amendable, majority vote (h) To Suspend the Rules or Take up Business Out of Order - not debatable, two thirds (2/3) vote (i) To Divide the Question - not debatable, majority vote (j) To Reconsider - must be made on the day the vote is taken, may not be reconsidered more than once, must be moved and seconded by ones who voted in the majority on the first decision, debatable, two thirds (2/3) vote

RULE 9. Balanced Budget. No motion to amend the budget shall be entertained that would cause the budget to be out of balance with known pledges and estimated other receipts unless there is included in the motion to amend a provision for maintaining a budget balanced against known pledges and estimated other receipts. Such motion shall be in writing.

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Part VI. Committee of the Whole.

RULE 1. Committee of the Whole. Whenever so ordered, the Convention may go into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of any matter. The President shall designate some member of the Convention to act as Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, which, when in session, shall be governed by these rules as adapted by the Chairperson, subject to appeal to the Committee, and also to the following provisions:

(a) Motion to Rise. A motion to rise and to report to the Convention, with or without request for leave to sit again, may be made at any time, and shall take precedence of all other motions, and shall be decided without debate. No such motion once made shall be renewed until further proceeding shall have been had in the Committee of the Whole.

(b) Motion to Vote at a Designated Time. A motion that a vote upon any pending proposition shall be taken at some designated time may be made and be disposed of without debate at any time, but as before provided a motion to report to the Convention shall take precedence.

(a) Motion to Lay on the Table. No motion to lay on the table shall be entertained.

RULE 2. Motion for Committee of the Whole to Sit Again. No debate shall be allowed in the Convention of any motion to permit the Committee of the Whole to sit again. Requests for such permission shall take precedence of all other business, and the motion thereof shall be put to vote immediately without reference.

Part VII. Elections and Voting.

RULE 1. Voting of Members. Every Delegate to Convention present shall vote whenever a question is put, unless excused by the Convention. The votes shall be taken by electronically or by ayes and nays.

RULE 2. Voting by Convention. In all elections other than a vote by Orders, a simple majority of votes shall be necessary for election, with a majority of Delegates voting. In the event that more candidates receive a majority than there are offices to be filled, those candidates receiving the highest majorities shall be declared elected to each office. In each case, additional ballots shall be taken if needed until the offices in question are filled. The Secretary of the Convention, assisted by tellers appointed by the President of the Convention, or by authorized electronic voting, shall have charge of the counting of the ballots. Defective and blank ballots are invalid. A ballot cast for less than the number of offices or seats to be filled shall not be deemed to be defective. For paper ballots, Aafter the ballots they have been given to the voters, the Convention at the request of any Delegate may vote the

18 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island President may, in the discretion o such President, opt to take a five-minute recess before casting the ballot. In the event of electronic voting, no such recess shall be granted. RULE 3. Vote by Orders. A vote by Orders shall always be taken whenever required by the Constitution or Canons of the Church or of the Diocese. A vote by Orders may also be called for by ten (10) Delegates to Convention. In all stated elections where a vote by Orders is required, a concurrent majority of both clerical and lay votes shall be necessary for election, with a majority of both Orders voting. In the event that more candidates receive a majority in both Orders than there are offices to be filled, those candidates receiving the highest concurrent majorities shall be declared elected to each office.

RULE 4. Vote by Certain Officers. The Convention Secretary, Diocesan Treasurer, Diocesan Chancellor, and Diocesan Registrar, whether clergy or lay, elected or appointed, shall be entitled to vote at all Convention elections and on all questions put to Convention.

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Explanation: The proposed changes to the Rules of Order include options to facilitate an in-person or virtual Convention including electronic transmission of the Pre-convention Journal, and Agenda. The changes also include the addition of electronic voting, the removal of reports of corporations that no longer exist, presentation of reports to Convention in the Pre-convention Journal.

Part I, Rule 1: Adds the option for the Secretary of Convention to electronically transmit the Pre- convention Journal to delegates. Part II, Rule 5: Adds the prohibition to distribute electronic matter to the Convention without prior approval of the President. Part II, Rule 9: Adds Amendment of Rules of Order may be transmitted electronically. Part III, Rule 1, a: Permits the Secretary of Convention to take attendance electronically. Part III, Rule 1, d: Allows the Order of Business to be flexible. The Order will be published in the Pre-Convention Journal. Part III, Rule 1, d, ii, B: Addition to provides for electronic voting. Part III, Rule 1, d, iii: Provides the option of printing the minutes of the prior Convention in the Pre-convention Journal. Part III, Rule 1, d, v: Allows reports of diocesan corporations to be included in the Pre- convention Journal and updates the name of Episcopal Charities to Episcopal Ministries. Part III, Rule 1, d, ix: Eliminates entities that no longer exist or are no longer elected by the Convention. Part III, Rule 1, d, x: Removes requirement of these appointment to be done at the Convention. Part IV, Rule 2, a: Allows for fewer than 8 members of the Committee. The number of members is flexible, and the appointments are announced in the Pre-Convention Journal. Part IV, Rule 2, b: Allows for up to 9 people to be appointed by the Bishop. Diocesan staff may be a part of the Committee. Part IV, Rule 2, c: Allows the Committee’s report to be electronically transmitted to Delegates. The number of members is flexible, and the appointments are announced in the Pre-Convention Journal. Part VII, Rule 1: Electronic voting added as an option. Part VII, Rule 2: Electronic voting added as an option.

20 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Proposition 2020-P2

Proposition 2020-2

Amend TITLE IX. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND MEMBER TERMS OF OFFICE OF DIOCESAN ENTITIES Resolved the Title IX, Canon 1 of the Canons of the Diocese of Long Island be amended to read as follows:

SECTION I. Conduct of Convention Electronically. The President, in his or her sole discretion, may, upon notice to the Diocese given not later than ninety days prior to the scheduled date for the commencement of any Convention, determine that such Convention may be held electronically rather than by in person in gathering and shall advise the specific technological platforms on which such Convention shall be held. In such event, all of the provisions of these Canons shall apply.

Section II. Participation by Telephone Conference. Any one (1) or more of the members of any diocesan committee, board, council or entity or any committee thereof may participate in any meeting of any diocesan committee, board, council or entity or any committee thereof by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

SECTION III. Action Without a Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by any diocesan committee, board, council or entity or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of such diocesan committee, board, council or entity or any committee thereof consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action.

SECTION IV. Terms of Office. All persons appointed to serve a term in office on any diocesan committee, board, council, or entity or any committee thereof shall continue in office beyond the expiration of the term for which such person was appointed until such time as a successor has been appointed.

Explanation:

Addition of section 1 provides the to conduct Convention Electronically. Sections are renumbered accordingly.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 21 Resolutions Resolution 2020-R1 Proposed Ministry Plan for Diocese of Long Island 2021 Proposed MinistryProposed Plan Ministryfor Diocese Plan of Long for IslandDiocese 2021 of Long Island 2021 I. Introduction I. Introduction The Ministry Plan (aka budget) for 2021 that is before this convention represents the best efforts of Thecountless Ministry people Plan who(aka havebudget) balanced for 2021 our that need is beforefor substantial this convention support representsfor the ministry the best of the efforts of countlessdiocese as people we all confrontwho have the balanced devastating our need impact for ofsubstantial a world-wide support pandemic. for the Asministry you examine of the this dioceseMinistry as Plan we you all confront will discover the devastatingthe outward impact and visible of a world expression-wide pandemic.of our collective As you support examine for this the Ministryprograms, Plan initiatives you will and discover personnel the outward that are andour visiblediocesan expression ministry. of This our ministry collective plan support provides for the programs,significant supportinitiatives and and attention personnel to thatthe further are our development diocesan ministry. of clergy This and ministry lay leadership, plan provides the continuedsignificant esupportncouragement and attention of our todiocesan the further-wide development ministries, and of theclergy on -andgoing lay initiatives leadership, of thepastoral, liturgicalcontinued and encouragement social ministries of ouracross diocesan the diocese-wide ministries,and beyond. and the on-going initiatives of pastoral, liturgical and social ministries across the diocese and beyond. The narrative that follows gives expression to the way of love in Jesus Christ that makes holy sense oThef the narrative numbers that and follows figures gives of the expression budget for to 2021. the way of love in Jesus Christ that makes holy sense of the numbers and figures of the budget for 2021. II. Sources of Revenue II. Sources of Revenue As in prior years, the Diocese Ministry Plan is funded by four sources of revenue: (1) Trustees of Asthe in Estate prior years,(2) Congregational the Diocese Ministry offerings Plan (3) isService funded and by otherfour sources revenue of and revenue: (4) Astor (1) TrusteesFund grant. of the Estate (2) Congregational offerings (3) Service and other revenue and (4) Astor Fund grant. Revenue 2021 Congregations $2,070,197 Revenue 2021 Congregations Trustees of the 30% Estate $2,070,197 Trustees of the $4,085,495… 30% Estate Growth in Congregational $4,085,495… Contributions $0 - 0% Growth in Congregational PriorContributions Year $0 - 0% Prior$0 - Year0% $0 - 0% Service & Other Revenue Service & Other $662,000 Astor Fund Revenue 9% $122,280… $662,000 Astor Fund 9% $122,280…

1. Trustees of the Estate. 1.In light Trustees of the of unprecedented the Estate. circumstances caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, a record 59% of theIn light revenue of the in unprecedented the 2021 Ministry circumstances Plan comes caused from Trustees by the COVID of the- Estate19 Pandemic, in several a record types of59% of support.the revenue Monthly in the 2021investment Ministry Income Plan comes from the from Investmen Trusteest ofFund. the Estate Income in fromseveral trust types funds of held by thesupport. Trustees Monthly of the investmentEstate to support Income the from Episcopate, the Investmen Mission,t Fund. and maintenanceIncome from expenses.trust funds The held by theTrustees Trustees continue of the to Estate support to support the Cathedral the Episcopate, and Diocesan Mission, Center and through maintenance the Ministry expenses. Plan andThe will Trusteesprovide additional continue tosuppo supportrt to thethe CathedralDiocese. and Diocesan Center through the Ministry Plan and will 22provide additional support to the Diocese. 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 1 1 2. Congregational Offerings for the Support of our Common Ministry Offerings from congregations represent 30% of the proposed Ministry Plan. In 2020, pledges have been recorded from 119 of 131 congregations, with 62 congregations pledging the full tithe and 12 congregations making no pledge. Our goal for 2021 continues to be that every congregation will make a proportional gift directly from their income while working toward the tithe.

3. Astor Fund Grant The Diocese is the beneficiary of income from the Astor Fund held by The Episcopal Church for mission in the City of New York. This income is allocated to projects in the city.

4. Service and Other Revenue Service and Other Revenue remain at 10% in 2021 as Episcopal Ministries is providing additional support for the Canon for Stewardship position. As in prior year accounting and administrative fees are received for services provided to other Diocesan corporations.

III. Program and Personnel Expenses

Expenditures in the 2021 Plan can be broken down into three broad categories:

Episcopate and the Bishop’s Staff 26% Administration & Facilities Expenses 11% Mission 63%

Assistant/Assisting Diocesan Bishop Support for the Wider Bishops 2% 5% Church 8% Community Justice Ministry Support Ministry 2% 5% Bishops' Lay Staff Diocesan Liturgies Diocesan 6% 1% Convention Pastoral Care 2% 3% Millennium Development Goals Stewardship Administrative Mission 63% 0% 5% Staff 10% Communication Missioners & Ministry 6% CDI 1% Partnerships Fund for Salary 18% Adjustments Episcopal Ministries 2% 1% Chancellor Diocesan Youth Ministry 2% 4% Support for Ministry 3% Administrative Expenses Facilities Staff & Retired Clergy/Lay 3% Expenses Programs 9% 2%

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Support for the Wider Church includes our share in the Triennial Ministry Plan of The Episcopal Church and our participation in the work of Province II. Funds are also reserved for our deputation to General Convention (this year there is no allocation in the 2021 Ministry Plan as we have made the prudent decision to limit our presence during General Convention to the elected deputation and the bishops of the diocese) and the Lambeth Conference. The Ministry Plan includes the full asking of the Episcopal Church.

Millennium Development Goals the Ministry Plan sets aside a small portion of the budget for these initiatives.

Retired Clergy/Lay Programs is a Diocesan initiative that provides annual grants to retired clergy and surviving spouses to assist with medical expenses. The Diocese provides a Medicare Supplement to retired lay staff with 20 years’ service.

The Community Services Program Director works with congregations and other organizations. Revenue includes funds from Episcopal Ministries covering 50% of this line item.

Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry funds the salary and benefits for the Director of Youth Ministry, the Associate for Youth Ministry and program expenses.

Community Justice Ministry This full-time position focuses on the bishop’s work with community justice matters.

Communication and Technology: Office of Communication Ministry (OCM) provides counsel to the Bishop and diocesan departments and parishes. OCM helps to plan effective strategic communication and interpretation of mission and ministry, both within the church and the general public. OCM also manages the Information Technology computer network and business databases for all diocesan offices and offers staff training and a help desk for use of office computer programs. OCM is also responsible for the administrative management of the communication, logistic and related arrangements for Diocesan Convention. OCM is the producer, editor and publisher of articles, notices and video content for the diocese’s official website and social media networks. OCM staff writes, edits, and publishes online email newsletters for parish clergy and lay leaders, posts official email announcements, and Sunday bulletin inserts. The Director of Communication manages all of the above and also serves as the official press spokesperson for the diocese and is the frontline liaison for Bishop Provenzano with church and secular print and electronic news media.

The Diocesan Convention portion of this plan funds the direct administrative and program expenses related to the production of diocesan convention. This includes the pre-convention meeting, reproduction and mailing of Pre-Convention journals, registration system, hotel accommodations, transportation and meals for diocesan staff, lunch and coffee breaks for attendees, banquet, childcare, audio-visual services, equipment rental and services such as electronic voting. This line item partially funds one staff person who dedicates a portion of her

24 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island energies throughout the year to the planning of convention. In this 2021 Ministry Plan the amount allocated provides for a one-day convention appropriate to what we believe will still be a time of recovery post-pandemic.

Diocesan Liturgy includes the costs of a part time liturgical coordinator who helps to craft and oversee Diocesan liturgies, such as ordinations, confirmations, convention and various special liturgies throughout the year as well as some program expenses such as music or other creative liturgical arts.

DCDI This Plan continues to support the Diocesan Church Development Institute, a leadership- training program focused on developing the spiritual community and organizational life of congregations. DCDI continues to support and train clergy and lay leaders who desire to transform their congregations by making them stronger, healthier, more deeply rooted in Anglican Spirituality, more responsive to God, and more effective in their communities. It also funds congregational coaches who work one on one with clergy and vestries.

Diocesan Missioners represent strategic church plants, mission support, church redevelopment and new mission initiatives. Missioners are paid through the Diocese payroll. • Chinese Ministry at Holy Spirit, Bensonhurst (The Rev. Peter Lam) • Santa Cruz & Bushwick Abbey, Ridgewood (The Revs. Nell Archer & Ted Chase) • Resurrection, Richmond Hill (The Rev. Joshua Samuel) • Suffolk County Latino Hispanic Missioner (The Rev. Gerardo Romo-Garcia & curate in 2021)

Diocesan Partnerships are grants to congregations and other organizations for ministry support. They amount will be reduced over time as ministries become self-supporting. • Church of the Ascension, Greenpoint (The Rev. John Merz) • Holy Apostles, Brooklyn (The Revs. Kimberlee Auletta & Sarah Kooperkamp) • San Andres, Brooklyn (The Rev. Francisco Rodrigues) • St. Bartholomew, Brooklyn (The Rev. Pierre Damus) • St James, Elmhurst Queens (The Rev. Paul Lai) • St John, Springfield Gardens (The Rev. Pauline Samuel) • Cathedral of the Incarnation (Cathedral and Diocesan ministries) • St John, Locust Valley (The Rev. Catherine Wieczorek, Curate) • Messiah, Cent. Islip & Christ Church, Brentwood (The Rev. Juan Pastore Reyes) • Rural and Migrant Ministries (annual grant) • St. Peter’s, Bay Shore, Bishop in Residence (The Rt. Rev. Johncy Itty)

Support for Ministry provides modest program support for various diocesan ministries including Asian-American, Black Clergy Caucus, Hispanic ministries, Campus ministries, diocesan sponsored events, companion diocese relations, deanery expenses, retired clergy events, the Commission on Ministry and the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, which in 2021, be the funding source for our diocesan efforts combating white supremacy, employment discrimination and our Indaba groups on racial injustice and parish inventories and the history project.

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EPISCOPATE & BISHOP’S STAFF

The Episcopate covers the salaries, benefits, travel and related expenses of Bishops Provenzano, Wolf, Allotey, and Franklin. In addition, funds have been budgeted for the work of any Assisting Bishops.

Bishop’s Staff supports the work of the Bishop and includes Canon Myra Garnes for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the Rev. Canon Claire Woodley for Ministry Support, the Rev. Canon Patricia Mitchell for Pastoral Care, the Rev. Canon Suzanne Culhane for Stewardship, and the Rev. Marie Tatro, Vicar for Community Justice. Salaries, benefits, travel and related expenses are included under their individual areas in Support for Ministry.

Bishop’s Lay Staff provides support for the Episcopate, the Canons and the Chancellor.

Administrative Staff includes the Finance Office, Human Resources, Payroll, and Support for Diocesan Convention.

Fund for Salary Adjustments There is a pool of funds for merit-based salary increases.

ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES

Administrative Expenses includes audit, legal, office equipment and office expenses.

Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for the buildings and grounds on the diocesan campus and other properties managed by the diocese. This line item includes the salary and benefits of the Director of Facilities and ground’s crew who serve on the Diocesan and Cathedral Campus. Facilities and Maintenance also serves the wider Diocese by providing insight and analysis to local parishes engaged in construction and maintenance projects. The Cathedral and Mercer School contribute to these expenses and the Trustees of the Estate also provide support.

26 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Ministry Plan of the Diocese of Long Island

Ministry Plan of the Diocese of Long Island Version 1.5

2,019 2,020 Aug. 31, 2020 2,021 Actual Budget Actual Proposed Revenue 1 Congregations Tithe Amount 3,520,112 3,520,112 2,640,084 3,680,820 Reduce to amount expected ‐1,130,774 ‐809,974 ‐1,522,869 ‐1,610,623 Actual or Expected Contribution 2,389,338 41% 2,810,138 43% 1,117,215 40% 2,070,197 30% 2 Trustees of the Estate 2,671,547 46% 2,985,495 46% 1,196,745 43% 4,085,495 59% 3 Astor Fund 122,280 2% 122,280 2% 96,035 3% 122,280 2% 4 Service & other revenue 637,316 11% 548,410 8% 361,716 13% 662,000 9% 5 Total Revenue 5,820,481 100% 6,466,323 100% 2,771,711 100% 6,939,972 100% Expenses Mission 6 Support for the Wider Church 412,132 503,165 335,878 418,000 7 Millennium Development Goals 18,000 18,000 12,000 18,000 8 Retired Clergy/Lay Programs 126,369 132,500 106,363 123,340 9 Community Services Prog. Director 122,913 122,500 81,476 127,636 10 Diocesan Youth Ministry 228,549 280,257 105,182 11 Young Adult Ministry 0 10,000 0 Youth and Young Adult Ministry 184,404 12 Community Justice Ministry 109,818 122,203 72,788 122,953 13 Communication Ministry 221,396 356,121 164,104 272,752 14 Diocesan Convention 180,152 153,448 45,972 115,586 15 Stewardship 0 299,124 105,564 315,681 16 Ministry Support 0 347,641 141,510 269,233 17 Pastoral Care 0 217,494 130,032 215,787 18 Diocesan Liturgies 65,217 69,236 43,082 78,547 19 CDI 76,052 87,675 32,537 67,871 20 Missioners & Partnerships 1,696,782 1,173,590 688,678 1,920,779 21 Support for Ministry 143,520 162,800 37,586 117,500 22 Total Mission 3,407,635 54% 4,055,754 63% 2,102,752 56% 4,368,069 63% Episcopate 23 Diocesan Bishop 326,459 316,102 186,421 304,678 24 Assistant/Assisting Bishops 154,480 120,391 88,805 140,837 25 Clergy Staff 653,411 0 0 0 26 Chancellor 0 152,000 101,333 277,370 27 Bishops' Lay Staff 399,521 390,640 376,327 502,941 28 Administrative Staff 562,576 662,556 447,392 737,927 Fund for Salary Adjustments 40,000 20,000 29 Total Episcopate 2,096,447 33% 1,681,689 26% 1,200,278 32% 1,983,753 29% Administration & Facilities 30 Administrative Expenses 296,552 165,618 151,944 150,738 2% 31 Facilities Staff & Expenses 531,976 563,262 285,560 437,412 6% 32 Total Administration 828,528 13% 728,880 11% 437,504 12% 588,150 8%

33 Total Expenses 6,332,610 100% 6,466,323 100% 3,740,534 100% 6,939,972 100%

34 REVENUE LESS EXPENSES ‐512,129 0 ‐968,823 0

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 27 Page 1 Resolution 2020-R2 Proposed Resolution Concerning Clergy CompensationConcerning Guidelines Clergy Compensation in the Diocese Guidelines of Long Island In the Diocese of Long Island

BE IT RESOLVED that the Base Diocesan Minimum Compensation for 2021 will have no increase and remain the same as it was for 2020 in accordance with the following table (omit language regarding COLA):

RECTORS, INTERIMS, PRIESTS-IN-CHARGE, VICAR CURATES CATEGORY BASE MINIMUM FULL TIME $50,478 $42,905 CASH SALARY All Full-time clergy MUST be paid at least minimum salary CASH HOUSING 50% of Minimum Cash Salary ALLOWANCE Only where NO church housing is provided (includes utilities) $3,862 $3,282 SECA OFFSET 7.65% of Salary & Cash Housing Allowance (where applicable) REIMBURSABLE Reimbursement of automobile and business-related expenses is to be made under accountable AUTOMOBILE and TRAVEL expense reimbursement plans to be adopted by vestries in accordance with IRS criteria and the RELATED EXPENSES Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs which has been the canonical standard in the Diocese of Long Island since 1997. Appropriate amounts are to be included in parish budgets. Congregations are to cover the cost of utilities in church provided housing. Where no church housing UTILITIES is provided, the 50% Cash Housing Allowance above includes utilities. Utilities = gas, heat, electric, water, Internet and telephone PENSION ASSESSMENT 18% of Total Base Compensation as defined by the Church Pension Fund LIFE INSURANCE $456.00 ($50,000 Group Term) (In addition to the $150,000 coverage provided at no cost by CPF to active clergy) 100% of the premium costs for adequate medical and dental coverage for clergy and his or her MEDICAL & DENTAL dependents. Anthem BCBS BlueCard PPO 90 or CIGNA PPO 90 (medical) and Aetna DMO (dental) INSURANCE PREMIUMS plans are considered adequate coverage. Congregations are not required to contribute more than (6% increase in 2021) these rates. Clergy receiving medical beneifits from an outside source (e.g. spouse, secular employment) will be enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program* through the Episcopal Church Medical Trust (cost to the congregation is $48/annum). A Housing Equity Account is to be established for clergy living in church-provided housing using the RSVP product of the Church Pension Fund in accordance with a Standing Resolution of the Diocesan HOUSING EQUITY Convention. The annual amount to be contributed is 3% of the sum of the clergy's cash salary, social ACCOUNT - (RSVP) security offset, utilities and 30% calculated housing, which should include all taxable cash compensation and is determined by the Church Pension Fund. Birth of a Child - Primary childcare parent to receive 8 weeks' paid leave. Non-primary childcare parent to receive 2 weeks' paid leave. Employee giving birth should submit a claim for short term disability, which will reimburse the employer for 70% of the cleric's total compensation figure (up to PARENTAL LEAVE OF $1,000/week) for up to 12 weeks from the date of the baby's birth. Adoptive parents will receive the ABSENCE same time off with pay as a birth parent but will not be entitled to file a disability claim. NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL) can then be taken for an additional 12 weeks, and the primary care parent will receive a portion of their compensation through the vender. Total minimum time available is 8 weeks disability + 12 weeks PFL = 20 weeks VACATION One month (to include 5 Sundays) and the weekdays following Christmas and Easter 3 months full base package following 6 years of continual service in a parish or institution of the SABBATICAL LEAVE diocese for the purpose of study, rest and renewal. Upon completion of a sabbatical a clergyperson must remain in his or her current position for minimally one year. SPIRITUAL RETREAT, 8 days (including 1 Sunday) for an annual spiritual retreat; and one day per month for spiritual DIRECTION AND direction REFLECTION TIME CONTINUING EDUCATION $2,000 and 6 days per year (in addition to vacation); George Mercer School will provide additional EXPENSE and LEAVE programs to clergy of parishes in which this cost presents a financial burden. SUPPLY CLERGY: $175.00 per service, plus reimbursement at the standard mileage rate established by the IRS for business mileage (currently 57.5 cents - update expected Dec 2020 OR Actual Cost if public transportation is used. It is recommended that, due to the financial hardships experienced across the church stemming from the Covid 19 Pandemic, a COLA (cost of living adjustment) will NOT be part of the annual compensation conversation with all continuing employees having already completed at least one full year of service at their present position. 2021 premium increases for benefits through the Medical Trust are 6% and will be covered by the employers that currently provide benefits at not cost to employees. * Employee Assistance Program addresses the emotional, phyisical, family and legal needs of the clergy and their dependents in the form of immediate help, referrals and resources.

Submitted by Diocesan Council

28 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Resolution 2020-R3

Whereas The Episcopal Church, in General Convention and in the House of Bishops, has called for right action of justice-seeking with our human neighbors and all creatures of God; and

Whereas we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, from all across the wider Jesus Movement, urging us on in our work of revealing to all creatures their participation in that abundant life offered freely to all in Christ; and

Whereas rising sea levels, and the growing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, fires and floods attest to the accelerating pace of catastrophic climate change; and

Whereas the consequences of environmental degradation fall disproportionately on communities that already suffer from the effects of systemic racism and economic injustice; and

Whereas our baptismal promise to “strive for justice and peace” must now be understood, as Creation groans under the weight of human recklessness and greed, to commit us to respecting the dignity, not just of every human being, but of all living things on earth,

Therefore be it resolved that we in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island commit ourselves to the work of seeking right relationship with the created things of our environment through acts of repentance, justice-seeking, healing, activism, education, or witness; and

Be it further resolved that this Convention urges the worshipping communities of our diocese to carry out this work through such actions as ● advocacy on local, regional, and national levels for environmental, racial and economic justice ● formation of parish “green teams”, ● completion of energy audits for parish buildings, ● use of renewable energy and renewable sources for items for community events, ● adoption of local landscapes in particular need of love and care, ● public acknowledgement in our gatherings of the Native Peoples who originally inhabited the land upon which we stand, and thanksgiving for their good stewardship of that land, or whatever other actions arise from their gifts and circumstances, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit; and

Be it further resolved that this Convention calls upon the Creation Care Community in the Diocese of Long Island to support this work, and to submit a progress report, under the guidance of the Vicar for Community Justice, to the 2021 Diocesan Convention.

Submitted by: The Creation Care Community of the Diocese of Long Island: The Rev. Nell Archer - Iglesia de la Santa Cruz + Bushwick Abbey, Brooklyn The Rev. Canon John E. Denaro - St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral The Rev. Mark Genszler - Christ Church Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY The Rev. Mary Beth Mills-Curran - St. John’s, Cold Spring Harbor (cochair) 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 29 Whereas The Episcopal Church, in General Convention and in the House of Bishops, has called for right action of justice-seeking with our human neighbors and all creatures of God; and

Whereas rising sea levels, and the growing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, fires and floods attest to the accelerating pace of catastrophic climate change; and

Whereas the consequences of environmental degradation fall disproportionately on communities that already suffer from the effects of systemic racism and economic injustice; and

Submitted by: The Creation Care Community of the Diocese of Long Island: The Rev. Nell Archer - Iglesia de la Santa Cruz + Bushwick Abbey, Brooklyn The Rev. Canon John E. Denaro - St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral The Rev. Mark Genszler - Christ Church Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY The Rev. Mary Beth Mills-Curran - St. John’s, Cold Spring Harbor (cochair) The Rev. Matthew E. Moore - St. John’s, Park Slope, Brooklyn (cochair) The Rev. Marie A. Tatro - Vicar for Community Justice Ministry, Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

And:

The Rev. Eddie Alleyne - Church of the Advent, Westbury The Rev. Maxine Barnett - All Saints' Church, Baldwin Barbara Jordan - Senior Warden, St. John's Park Slope The Rev. Roger Joslin - Holy Trinity, Greenport and Redeemer, Mattituck Br. Christopher McNabb, CFC - St. Francis, North Bellmore The Rev. Canon Morgan Mercer Ladd - Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City The Very Rev. Gideon L. K. Pollach - Christ Church Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY

30 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island Courtesy Resolutions 2020 Courtesy Resolutions 2020

COURTESY RESOLUTION 2020-C1

Resolved, that the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island gives thanks for the witness and ministry of its leaders who faithfully served this diocese in the past; and, be it further,

Resolved, that the Secretary of Convention send greetings on behalf of this Convention to Bishops Robert Witcher, Rodney Michel, and James Ottley.

COURTESY RESOLUTION 2020-C2

Resolved, that the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island gives thanks for all our ecumenical relationships; and be it further,

Resolved, that the Secretary of Convention send the greetings of this Convention to Bishop Paul Egensteiner of the New York Metropolitan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; to The Most Reverend John Barres, Roman Catholic Bishop of Rockville Centre and The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn; and, to The Reverend A. Erik Rasmussen, Chair of the Long Island Council of Churches.

COURTESY RESOLUTION 2020-C3

Resolved, that the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island gives thanks for our brothers and sisters, both inside and outside of the Episcopal Church, in whom God draws us into ever deeper bonds of friendship and affection, and be it further

Resolved, that the Secretary of Convention send the greetings, prayers of this Convention to our brothers and sisters in Cape Coast, Ghana; Torit, Sudan; and Ecuador Central, also assuring them of our continued thanks for their part in our shared ministry of proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

COURTESY RESOLUTION 2020-C4

Resolved, that the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to Denise, Fillion, Ivette Fernandez, , the entire Staff of the Diocese and the Committee on Dispatch of Business, for their efforts in planning for and executing this convention.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 31 Reports of Diocesan Corporations

Camp DeWolfe

Diocesan Council Report to the Diocese of Long Island

Episcopal Ministries of Long Island

The Standing Committee

George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology

The Cathedral of the Incarnation

Committee Report: MeToo Committee

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

In 2020, Camp DeWolfe celebrated its 73rd year of ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. From January to March 2020, Camp DeWolfe hosted church and family retreats, sharing God’s love with each guest. In March, Camp DeWolfe closed the facilities to guests and summer campers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We were saddened that we were unable to host thousands of guests throughout the retreat season, and especially at the cancellation of the summer program. However, the Camp Board of Managers all agreed that this was the most responsible decision to ensure the well-being of the entire Camp DeWolfe community.

Nevertheless, the Camp DeWolfe ministry did not close and the team continued to serve people in new ways. Camp staff mailed care packages filled with fun activities for each camper, during the month of April. The camp organized a variety of online resources for parents, and campers alike and posted them on the camp blog, social media platforms, and emailed directly to camper families. Throughout the spring, camp staff called each camper family, and repeatedly checked in on each camper, to see how they were doing, ask how we could support, and pray for them during this time.

During the summer months, the Camp DeWolfe team sent daily activity and spiritual formation guides as part of “Virtual Camp”. Campers participated in Episcopal Relief and Development’s Abundant Life Garden Project, in addition to receiving daily resources for how to facilitate an experience of worship at home.

Once the county entered Phase IV of the NY Forward Plan, Camp DeWolfe launched two brand new programs and welcomed families, from across the Diocese of Long Island to Wading River. “Family Fun Days” enabled families to sign up for a whole day of fun socially distancing camp activities like kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and arts and crafts. “Family Camp” provided families the opportunity to share multiple days on site to enjoy the Long Island Sound, camp activities, and time outdoors in God’s natural setting. We were amazed by how impactful these programs were for those who attended. Families who visited were so excited to be outside and participating in fun activities, finding some relief from a few difficult months. Camp DeWolfe was a place for church retreats, youth group retreats, and small group retreats for the remainder of the year also.

We are so grateful to continue to be a resource to all people in this Diocese during a time of need. In these challenging days, we believe all the more in the essential value of a place that provides renewal and restoration for all people. With your support, Camp DeWolfe will continue to support the people of this Diocese. We are thankful that the ministry of Camp DeWolfe is not confined to one program but committed to the love and service of God’s people andlding bui up of the church. I am again reminded of the quote from Bishop DeWolfe, during one of his many visits to the camp:

What do we do, when life gets tough? - We continue! What do we do, when we are treated badly by others? - We continue! What is the calling of the people of God? - We continue!

Camp DeWolfe will continue to be a place of lifelong faith formation, and will continue to be a place of rest, reflection, renewal, and fun for future generations. Thank you for your support. Be well and we look forward to welcoming you back to Camp DeWolfe soon!

In Christ,

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 33 Diocesan Council Report to the 154th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

There were five regularly scheduled meetings of Diocesan Council between December 2019 and October 2020. The following is a summary of actions taken at each meeting: January 9, 2020 • Elected the Vice-President • Elected the Secretary • Received the Treasurer’s report • Received correspondence from The Episcopal Church Office of the Treasurer acknowledging receipt of the commitment from the Diocese of Long Island for $476,165 to the Budget in 2020 June 18, 2020 • Received the Treasurer’s report • Members appointed to Nominating Committee September 17, 2020 • Received the Treasurer’s report • Received 2021 Clergy Compensation Guidelines for presentation to the Convention October 8, 2020 • Adopted 2021 Ministry Plan for presentation to the Convention • Adopted a Courtesy Resolution to be forwarded to the Convention

Submitted by, The Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson Secretary

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Report to the 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

Episcopal Ministries of Long Island lives out its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for our neighbors by supporting parish-based ministries, diocesan ministries, and community partnerships.

In 2020, this simple mission was never more imperative – or more complicated. By the end of March, the Board of Directors of EMLI made funding available for Covid-19 Frontline Grants. Recognizing that each community had unique challenges, and parishes would need funds quickly, there were no strict guidelines, and the process was simple. For some, that meant offering grocery gift cards to individuals or families in their congregation or surrounding community in immediate need. Other parishes who had capacity and connections within their network could be in action by providing meals for healthcare workers while also supporting local businesses. In addition to financial support, EMLI offered support for essential ministries like food pantries as they struggled with the logistics of following safety guidelines and meeting the overwhelming demand. Through individual consultation, Zoom meetings, guidelines for operating and PPE deliveries, EMLI helped parishes safely address the needs of their communities. This was not easy time to launch new initiatives and the closing of church buildings constrained parish activity, but two parishes with plans for their garden ministries were able to move forward. They received mission grants to begin or revitalize community gardens. These outdoor ministries allowed people to work together at a time of social isolation and strengthened the resolve to address food shortages made even worse by a global pandemic. Our congregations were forced to discern new ways of connecting, worshiping, and serving their communities. It became clear that upgrading technology was critical and necessary for sustaining parish life through streaming services and virtual gatherings. As the administrator for the Congregational Development Grants, we earmarked funding specifically for these efforts. The communications department was engaged to provide the technical support and guidance for parishes looking for assistance. Forty parishes (as of 9/22/20) have applied for grants and we continue to help marshal these requests. Like our churches and all overnight camps in New York, Camp DeWolfe was also closed to visitors. They were unable to welcome their campers or host their full calendar of retreats. But significant underwriting support from EMLI was able to sustain operations while they adapted to these restrictions and pivoted to create innovative virtual programs and Family Camp.

Your ongoing commitment to EMLI means that we can respond quickly in a time of crisis, support cherished ministries through challenging times, continue planting seeds for new ministries and strengthen our parishes as they strive to be Christ’s heart and hands in our world. Our hope is that each of you who have donated to EMLI feel good knowing that every dollar of your donation has gone towards the needs of those being lovingly served by our faithful ministry partners.

We thank you for your support of the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Long Island.

Respectfully submitted, Mary Beth Welsh, Executive Director

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 35 Report of The Standing Committee to the 154th Diocesan Convention October 2019 - September 2020

The following is a report of the business of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Long Island. 1. Standing Committee Members: The Rev. Clare Nesmith completed her eight years of service to the Standing Committee. Mr. Magnus Thorstennn did not seek a second term. At the 153rd Diocesan Convention, The Rev. Lindsay Lunnum and Ms. Arvil C. Chase were elected as new Standing Committee members. The Rev. Walter Hillebrand was elected to complete The Rev. David Sibley’s unexpired term. The officers elected for 2019-2020 at the November committee meeting were The Rev. Lawrence Womack, President, Mr. Roy Murphy, Vice President, and Mrs. Ann McPartlin, Secretary. The other members are the Rev. Dr. Lynn Collins and Mrs. Jacqueline Mason.

2. Clergy Changes: The following changes were reported to The Standing Committee: 1. Letters Dimissory of the Rev. Ian Wetmore from the Diocese of Springfield, effective November 1, 2019. 2. The Rev. Shawn Patrick Duncan has been canonically transferred to the Diocese of New York, effective October 31, 2019. 3. The Rev. Victoria D. Duncan has been canonically transferred to the Diocese of New York, effective October 31, 2019. 4. The Rev. Julie Hoplamazian has been canonically transferred to the Diocese of New York, effective November 20, 2019. 5. Letters Dimissory of the Rev. Lauren McLeavey, effective December 17, 2019. 6. The Rev. Andrew Durbidge has been appointed as Priest in Charge at St. Luke and St. Matthew, effective December, 2018 and compensated through 2019, recommencing duties as of January 1, 2020. 7. The Rev. Randolph Jon Geminder has been appointed as Priest in Charge at St. Mary’s, Amityville; effective January 1, 2020. 8. The Rev. Dr. Sean Wallace has been appointed as Priest in Charge at St. Mary’s, Carle Place; effective February 17, 2020. 9. The Rev. Donovan Ivanhoe Leys has been appointed as Priest in Charge at St. Gabriel’s, Brooklyn; March 1, 2020. 10. The Very Rev. Steve Foster was appointed Dean of the Jamaica Deanery; effective March 1, 2020. 11. The Rev. Cecily Broderick y Guerra has been appointed as Interim Priest in Charge at St. Stephen’s, Jamaica, effective March 15, 2020. 12. The Rev. Karen Campbell has been appointed as Priest in Charge at Christ Church, Sag Harbor; effective May 1, 2020. 13. The Rev. George Sherrill has been appointed as Interim Priest in Charge at St. Anselm’s, Shoreham, effective June 1, 2020. 1 of 3

36 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 14. The Rev. Stephen Tamke has been appointed as Priest in Charge at Christ Church, Manhasset; effective July 1, 2020. 15. The Rev. Alan Christopher Lee has been appointed as Curate at Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, effective June 1, 2020. 16. The Rev. Karen Sherrill has been elected Rector at Grace Church, Whitestone, effective June 1, 2020. 17. The Rev. William Ogburn has been elected Rector at St. Paul’s Church, Carroll Street, effective February 15, 2020. 18. The Rev. Randolph Geminder retired as Rector of St. Mary’s, Amityville, on December 31, 2019. 19. The Rev. Anthony Bowen retired on April 1, 2020. 20. The Rev. Karen Campbell retired as Rector of Christ Church, Sag Harbor on April 30, 2020. 21. The Letters Dimissory for the Rev. William L. Ogburn from the Diocese of New York, effective February 26, 2020. 3. Interviews/Ordinations: 1. Alan Christopher Lee was interviewed and approved for ordination to the Transitional Diaconate. 2. Lu Zhang was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 3. Carl Adair was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 4. Gerianne Griffin was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the diaconate. 5. Prisca Pae was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 6. Joseph Cundiff: candidate for priesthood. The Standing Committee recommended that Mr. Cundiff return for another interview after discerning further and reflecting on his call to the priesthood. 7. John Hunt was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 8. James Reiss was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 9. Bob White was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood. 10. Lilo Carr Rivera was interviewed and approved as a candidate for the priesthood.

4. Property Sales and Leases: The following property sales and leases were approved by The Standing Committee: 1. Consent given to St. George’s Church, Astoria lease agreement with the Center for Integration and advancement of new Americans (CIANA) for a portion of its church property. 2. Consent given to St. Mark’s, Brooklyn lease agreement for its premises located at 1417 Union Street to the Independent Living Association, Inc. 3. Consent given to the Lease for St. Ann & the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn: This is a new lease for St. Ann’s School with the exact same square footage and terms as the previous lease which has ended. 4. Church of the Redeemer, Astoria—Approval of the Second Amendment to the Sale Contract which will extend the closing date. The Church of the Redeemer will receive money in consideration for this extension and is protected from any loss. 2 of 3

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 37 5. St. Mark’s, Medford—Approval of the sale of the Rectory to Kristen McMahon and Carlos Castaneda. 6. St. John’s, Fort Hamilton—Approval of the sale of the parish property to Bay Ridge Community Development Center, Inc. 7. Christ Church, Oyster Bay—Approval to sell a parcel of parish-owned land to their long-term non-profit tenant, the Youth and family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Inc. (YFCA)

5. Consents: 1. Consent to the election of the Rev. Dr. Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Taiwan. 2. Consent to the election of the Rev. Susan B. Haynes as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Southern Virginia. 3. Consent to the election of The Rt. Rev. Mark Allan Van Koevering as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. 4. Consent to the election of The Rev. Deon K. Johnson as the Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Missouri. 5. Consent to the election of The Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue as Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. 6. Consent to the election of The Very Reverend Craig Loya as the Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Minnesota. 7. Non-consent to the election of The Rev. Poulson C. Reed as Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Oklahoma. A cover letter was sent along with the non-consent form explaining that the lack of diversity in the slate of candidates is the primary reason for the Standing Committee not consenting to this election. 8. Consent to the election of The Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry as Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Alabama.

N.B. The March 17, 2020 meeting of the Standing Committee was cancelled as a precaution due to the onset of the Corona Virus. Subsequent meetings (April, May, June, September) were held via Zoom.

This completes the report of the business of The Standing Committee of The Diocese of Long Island.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann P. McPartlin Secretary

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The George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology Report to the 154th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Mercer School programs, events and other activities are scheduled across two academic semesters, from September to June. In addition to offerings from the School of Theology, the School also provides meeting support services for congregations, diocesan organizations and outside groups on a space available and needs basis across a full calendar year. Along with the rest of the Diocese, in-building services were discontinued effective March 15, 2020, and many programs were suspended indefinitely. Since the onset of the pandemic, most diocesan support activities have been continued online from employees’ homes. While we have become accustomed to “gallery” views of colleagues, we continue to support One Diocese One Mission.

A major focus area for Mercer is the School for Ministry, which provides academic and spiritual formation to postulants and candidates for Holy Orders. Courses in Scripture, Church History, Theology, Liturgics and Homiletics are offered to support those preparing for ordained ministry as deacons or (in special situations) priests. During academic year 2019-2020 the School offered the first and second years of our three-year program for those called to the vocational diaconate. As of the start of academic year 2020-2021 ten courses were offered to first, second, and third year students. Twelve members of the lay order are auditing one or more courses as of September 2020. Our popular "Lunch and Learn" program has been expanded to two offerings per semester. The newest offering in this program, “The Story of our Hymnal” has attracted 40 registrants. A second offering, focusing on the Lectionary that begins Advent 2020 is planned for later this year. The Mercer Scholarship Fund financially supports ten students in full residential Episcopal seminaries, as well as six students in the School for Ministry academic program.

One-day workshops were offered in Safe Church and Eucharistic Visitation, as well as lay leadership training and congregational support in conjunction with the Bishop’s Office. We continued to expand these offerings to locations beyond the Diocesan Center in Garden City to address the need for localized educational opportunities. In addition, Mercer cooperated with a variety of other groups and organizations both within the Diocese and without, including hosting events of the Youth and Young Adult ministry of the Diocese, Episcopal Ministries of Long Island, parish vestry retreats, meetings of Episcopal Church Women (ECW), the Diocesan Altar Guild, and various meetings of Episcopal Health Services. Mercer also continues to underwrite such programs as Godly Play training and Education for Ministry.

Clergy continuing education offerings have been expanded in cooperation with the Canon for Ministry Support and the Bishop’s Office. The “First Tuesday” of each month is a clergy learning day at Mercer School and now via Zoom with presentations in a small group setting. In addition, trainings and support for interim clergy and clergy coaches continue.

Current Mercer programs and offerings are described in our Fall 2020 Program Catalog, which is available online at www.mercerschool.org and in print by request. Published in early fall, the catalog provides further detail and registration instructions. As we are still actively planning additional offerings for next spring we anticipate publishing a supplement to the catalog in early 2021. Our website, accessible from the Diocesan website, has also been recently updated.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Muscarella and Ted Gerbracht, Co-Directors October 1, 2020

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My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. (Isaiah 56:7)

The Cathedral of the Incarnation has served as a House of Prayer for Long Island since 1885. It was received by the first Bishop of Long Island as a gift and continues to be understood as a gift to be shared with the whole island —from the Brooklyn Bridge to Montauk Point.

As a place set apart for divine encounter and spiritual refreshment, the cathedral welcomes all who come to worship, connect, grow and serve.

The cathedral’s mission is focused on facilitating the connection between the Christian faith proclaimed and the Christian life expressed. Said another way; the primary vocation of the cathedral is to make the Incarnation known by exemplifying the essential relationship between Christian contemplation and Christian action in community.

The global pandemic is impacting the life and ministry of the cathedral in significant ways. The Cathedral Close has increasingly become a place of pilgrimage for those seeking sacred space set apart for reflection during long periods of building closures. We have created a series of recorded prayer walks and Christian meditations for use across the grounds. We have offered outdoor services throughout the warmer months as well as online services six days a week. These live, interactive services have become an important lifeline for many people throughout the diocese and beyond. As the pandemic continues, the cathedral has developed hybrid formats for all programming, meaning there are opportunities to participate in-person and via zoom for most service, classes, concerts and events.

Our Covid-related ministry developments are focused on the cathedral’s mission as a place of spiritual encounter and community-wide justice-making. Through Operation Feed the Front, the cathedral partnered with commercial kitchens across Nassau County to provide tens of thousands of meals to front line workers at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and numerous hospitals across Long Island. The cathedral also supplied thousands of meals to church feeding programs under increased stress. In addition, $50,000 was raised by Operation Feed the Front which continues to be deployed in support of food insecure families in the Hempstead area.

The cathedral plays a uniquely public role in a dramatically shifting American religious landscape. The pandemic is highlighting and accelerating changing spiritual needs which require a significant response from the church. An ever-growing number of people in America identify as 'spiritual but not religious’ (SBNR). This group is welcomed with open arms at the cathedral. It is essential to our mission that we ensure God’s house of prayer is open to all seekers. No group or individual is privileged over another. The cathedral’s life (and indeed the life of the whole church) must be characterized by fluidity rather than rigidity if it is to enjoy vibrancy in the 21st century.

To this end, in the Spring of 2020, the cathedral launched the Center for Spiritual Imagination and the Community of the Incarnation, under the direction of The Rev. Adam Bucko. The center and community are bold initiatives from the heart of the diocese exploring creative ways of developing Christian community in a rapidly changing world. Response to this work has been robust and we will welcome our first group discerning 1 of 2

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a call to the community’s Rule of Life in 2021. Here is what a few people are saying about this emerging ministry:

"The work of the Centre for Spiritual Imagination is exactly what is needed in these times. Rooted in the nourishment and depth of ancient rhythms, this is work that can lead us back to the source. The Centre offers a call for all of us — no matter what our background — to play a part in regenerating our world from a place of Divine love. There is food for the soul here in abundance. It links our personal journeys with the collective need for transformation, which all true spirituality at this time must do. At St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace in London, we share in this Great Work and hold you all in our hearts at this time of change."

— Justine Huxley, CEO of St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, author of Generation Y, Spirituality and Social Change.

“The Center for Spiritual Imagination is re-envisioning an inclusive and engaged spirituality for the 21st century, where the gifts of monastic spirituality are translated into a form that can be practiced in everyday life and where one’s commitment to contemplative practice leads to justice-making.”

— Richard Rohr, author of Universal Christ and Founder of Center for Action and Contemplation

“I am profoundly moved by the emerging work of The Center or Spiritual Imagination. We find ourselves in a time of great uncertainty in which many of the structures we have taken for granted are beginning to collapse. The Center is a space of calm and courage, a community rising to meet the challenges of our global crisis with vast generosity — embodying the unconditional mercy and justice Christ represents, without ever asking its members or those they so joyfully serve to adhere to any particular belief system. This is wisdom in action, the sacred pouring into the ordinary, love wildly blossoming in the most broken of spaces.”

— Mirabai Starr, bestselling author of Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation and, an acclaimed translator and contemporary interpreter of the works of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila.

For more information about cathedral life visit: incarnationgc.org For more information about the Center for Spiritual Imagination: spiritualimagination.org

The cathedral’s ministry belongs to the whole diocese and it is my joy to welcome you into the deep and wide life of the cathedral as you are called to participate.

May God bless you in your life and ministry,

The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen 13th Dean of the Cathedral

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Committee Report

MeToo Committee Report to the 154th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

The “MeToo” Committee, formed by The Rt. Rev’d Lawrence Provenzano at the 2018 Diocesan Convention, met regularly to implement the Bishop’s vision in addressing and offering reconciliation to those who may have been physically or emotionally harmed by clergy members of our diocese.

During a series of meetings in late 2019 and early 2020, the Chancellor informed us of changes in city, county and state laws which necessitated a significant re-evaluation of our intention of having “Listening Sessions” in a liturgical setting.

In addition, the new laws required a reassessment and change in our Safe Church training programs offered through the Mercer School of Theology. During these months of coronavirus, the training program has been updated and is in legal compliance with the laws throughout the diocese.

Legal implications also required that we change the way in which had prepared to proceed with the “Listening Sessions.” These sessions, are on hold, as necessitated by legal and health concerns. With the guidance of Bishop Provenzano, the Chancellor, and changing regulations and vaccine availability, we will adapt the committee work accordingly.

I remain most grateful for the sensitivity, expertise, and diligence of the Committee, in whose name I respectfully submit this report.

(The Rt. Rev’d.) Geralyn Wolf Assistant Bishop

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TO: All Clerical and Lay Delegates DATE: October 23, 2020

FROM: The Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson, Secretary of Convention

SUBJECT: Committee on Voter Qualifications (Rules of Order) Concerning Qualifications of Delegates and Parishes to Vote at Diocesan Convention

In accordance with the Rules of Order adopted in November 2015 the "Committee on Voter Qualifications shall examine all audit certificates, parochial reports, delegate certificates, Church Pension Fund assessments and the like in order to make recommendations to the Convention as to the right of any delegate or parish wishing to have a right to vote at Convention." The Committee "shall submit its reports to the Convention recommending the seating or rejection of each delegate or parish wishing to have the right to vote at convention to the extent such is permitted by the Canons of the Church or of this Diocese." (Rules of Order Part III, Rule 1(c) and Part IV, Rule 2(d).)

The Diocesan Canons provide the following with respect to: Delegate Certificates: "The Secretary of the Convention shall prepare a list of Delegates, Alternates, and Youth Delegates and place it before the Convention on the first day of its meeting. Irregular or defective certificates and certificates and documents relating to contested seats shall be reported by the Secretary of the Convention when organized, for its action. He shall also read at this time the list of delinquent Churches, Congregations, and Missions reported to or by the Bishop under these Canons.” (Title II, Canon 4, Section II(c).)

Parochial Reports: "Whenever any Parish, Congregation, or Mission shall be in default by more than sixty (60) days in filing the Parochial Report required by the National Canons and by this Canon, the Bishop shall report such Parish, Congregation, or Mission to the Convention and such Parish, Congregation, or Mission shall thereby forfeit its seat and right to vote of its elected Lay Delegates and Alternates to the Convention. Such right may be restored to a Parish, Congregation, or Mission, however, upon application to the Convention after filing all reports as to which it may be in default and on such terms as shall appear just." (Title V, Canon 2, Section III.)

Audits: "Whenever any Parish, Congregation, or Mission shall be in default in filing the certificate of audit, the Bishop or Ecclesiastical Authority shall report such Parish or Mission to the Convention, and such Parish or Mission shall thereby forfeit its seat and right to vote of its elected Lay Delegates and Alternates to the Convention. Such right may be restored, however, upon application to the Convention after filing all reports as to which it may be in default and upon such terms as shall appear just." (Title V, Canon 2, Section III.)

Accordingly, a list of delinquent delegate certificates, parochial reports and audits together with the Church Pension Fund's "Assessment Arrears Report" will be provided to the Committee on Voter Qualifications following which will make its recommendations at the opening of the Convention based on their examination of this material. Delegates are encouraged to ascertain that their congregations have complied with all the reporting requirements before attempting to register for the Convention.

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CURRENT YEAR

PAROCHIAL REPORTS - 2019 BROOKLYN QUEENS NASSAU SUFFOLK St. Bartholomew’s, Brooklyn St. Paul’s, Woodside Christ Church, Garden City Christ Church, Brentwood St. Mary’s, Carle Place

AUDIT CERTIFICATES - 2019 BROOKLYN QUEENS NASSAU SUFFOLK St. Ann and the Holy Trinity* All Saints, Bayside* All Saints, Great Neck* St. Ann’s, Bridgehampton* Ascension* All Saint’s, Sunnyside* Cathedral of the Incarnation, GC* Christ Church, Babylon St. Barnabas All Saint’s, Woodhaven* Christ Church, Manhasset* Christ Church, Brentwood St. Bartholomew’s* St. George’s, Flushing Church of the Advent, Westbury* Holy Trinity, Greenport Christ Church, Bay Ridge* St. James the Less, Jamaica St. Elisabeth, Floral Park* St. John the Baptist, Ctr Moriches Grace Church* St. Joseph’s, Queens Village* Holy Trinity, Hicksville St. John’s, Southampton Iglesia De La Santa Cruz* St. Mark’s, Jackson Heights St. James of Jerusalem, Long Beach* St. Mary’s, Hampton Bays* St. John’s, Park Slope* St. Paul’s, Woodside St. Mary, Carle Place* St. Mary’s, Shelter Island* St. Mark’s* Messiah, Central Islip* Nativity St. Patricks, Deer Park St. Thomas St. Paul’s, Patchogue St. Philip’s, Decatur* St. Peter’s, Bay Shore

*Temporary waiver requested for 2019 audit

Delegate CERTIFICATES - 2019 BROOKLYN QUEENS NASSAU SUFFOLK Calvary & St. Cyprian’s Redeemer, Astoria St. Thomas, Bellerose Christ Church, Brentwood Christ Church, Cobble Hill All Saints’, Bayside St. Elisabeth’s, Floral Park St. Ann’s, Bridgehampton Emmanuel Zion, Douglaston St. James of Jerusalem, Long Beach Messiah, Central Islip St. Paul’s, Flatbush St. George’s, Flushing St. Patrick’s, Deer Park St. Gabriel’s, Hollis St. John’s, Oakdale St. Mark’s, Jackson Heights Christ Church, Sag Harbor All Saints’, Sunnyside St. Paul’s, Woodside

44 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island PRIOR YEAR ARREARS (updated 10/27/20) Audit Parochial Report BROOKLYN St. Philip, Decatur St. 2018 Iglesia De La Santa Cruz 2018 2018 Nativity 2018 St. Barnabas 2018 St. Luke & St. Matthew 2018 Nativity 2017 St. Luke & St. Matthew 2017 Emmanuel 2016 Iglesia de La Santa Cruz 2016 Nativity 2016

QUEENS Grace, Jamaica 2018 All Saints, LIC/Sunnyside 2018 St. Gabriel’s Hollis 2018 St. Paul, Woodside 2018 All Saints, LIC/Sunnyside 2017 All Saints, Woodhaven 2017 St. Paul’s, Woodside 2017 2018

NASSAU All Saints, Baldwin 2018 St. Mary, Carle Place 2018 St. Paul, Glen Cove 2018 St. George, Hempstead 2018 Holy Trinity, Hicksville 2018 2018 Christ Church, Manhasset 2018 St. Thomas, Farmingdale 2016

SUFFOLK St. John, Oakdale 2018 St. John, Southampton 2018 2018 Messiah, Central Islip 2017 St. John, Oakdale 2017 St. John, Southampton 2017 2017 Messiah, Central Islip 2016 2016

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EDLI EDLI154 Convention EDLI154 ConventionNovember 14, 2020 EDLI154 ConventionNovember 14, 2020 154 ConventionNovember 14 , 2020 November 14Tech Specs, 2020 Cheat Sheet for Voting Members of the Tech Specs Virtual Convention Tech SpecsOnce you have logged in and connected your audio, y ou will see the Info Page on the Cheat Sheet for Voting Members of the • Virtual Convention left side of your screen and the Zoom window on the right side of your screen. This is This cheat sheet is provided to assist voting members Cheat Sheet for Voting Members of the Virtual with navigating the virtual Convention what you will use each side for: meeting. Information such as understanding how to use and log into platforms, how to This cheat sheet is provided to assist voting members with navigating the virtual This cheat sheet is provided to assist voting members with navigating the virtual join the speaking queue and what to do if you are having technical problems are meeting. Information such as understanding how to use and log into platforms, how to meeting. Information such as understanding how to use and log into platforms, how to Info Page / Messaging included. We advise reading this cheat sheet prior to attendance at the virtual meeting. join the speaking queue and what to do if you are having technical problems are (left) Zoom window (right) join the speaking queue and what to do if you are having technical problems are Use for:Keep it available during the virtual meeting for reference as well. included. We advise reading this cheat sheet prior to attendance at the virtual meeting. Use for: included. We advise reading this cheat sheet prior to attendance at the virtual meeting. • Keep it available during the virtual meeting for reference as well. Viewing Information • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings • Keep it available during the virtual meeting for reference as well. RequirementsEntering the speaking queue to join virtual meeting• Raising your hand to speak after being called • RequirementsVoting on positions• You will need a laptop computer or a desktop computer to join the virtual meeting. to join virtual meetingon by the Chair • RequirementsViewing Documens• (Mobile devices and tablets will not allow the audio to be heard from the virtual You will need a laptop computer or a desktop computer to join the virtual meeting. to join virtual meeting• Enabling audio and video to participate in the • meeting.(Mobile devices and tablets will not allow the audio to be heard from the virtual You will need a laptop computer or a desktop computer to join the virtual meeting. ) discussion, after being called on by the Chair • meeting.(Mobile devices and tablets will not allow the audio to be heard from the virtual You will need to use Google Chrome or Micr) osoft Edge web browser. • meeting.You will need to use Google Chrome or Micr) osoft Edge web browser. How• ToYou will need to use Google Chrome or Micr Login osoft Edge web browser. How• Use this link to access the virtual meeting: To Login https://web.lumiagm.com/294475706 •How Voting Use this link to access the virtual meeting: To Loginmembers will log in with: https://web.lumiagm.com/294475706 • Voting Use this link to access the virtual meeting: members will log in with: https://web.lumiagm.com/294475706 How• to speako duringEmail address used to register for the conference the virtual meeting • Voting membersEmail address used to register for the conference will log in with: Once the Bishopo opens the Speaking Queue, you can The password convention2020 (all lowersubmit your request to speak. -case) Email address used to register for the conference o The password convention2020 (all lower-case) The password convention2020 (all lower-case) Step 1: C lick the o speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar. After Logging in After• LoggingAfter logging into the virtual platform, in you must connect your Computer Audio to the After• LoggingAfter logging into the virtual platform, Zoom meeting that is inside the Lumi Platform. To do this: in you must connect your Computer Audio to the After logging into the virtual platform, you must connect your Computer Audio to the • Zoom meeting that is inside the Lumi Platform. To do this:o Click on the blue “Join Audio by Computer” button that pops up on the right Zoom meeting that is inside the Lumi Platform. To do this: o Zoom panel of the virtual platformClick on the blue “Join Audio by Computer ” button that pops up on the right o Zoom panel of the virtual platformClick on the blue “Join Audio by Computer ” button that pops up on the right Zoom panel of the virtual platform

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Info Page / Messaging (left) Zoom window (right) Use for: Use for: • Viewing Information • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings • Entering the speaking queue • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positions on by the Chair • Viewing Documens • Enabling audio and video to participate in the discussion, after being called on by the Chair

How to speak during the virtual meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak.

Step 1: Click the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar.

If you do not receive a pop up from your web browser to allow your audio and microphone, you can click on the padlock icon in the browser bar right before the web address to bring up your microphone and sound settings for your browser. Make sure both say ALLOW.

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How to speak during the virtual meeting HowOnce the to speakBishop during opens the Speaking Queue, you can the virtual meeting submit your request to speak. Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak. Step 1: Click the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar. Step 1: C lick the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar.

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• Once you have logged in and connected your audio, you will see the Info Page on the Step 2: Type in your intention to speak in the text box at the bottom of the screen.left side of your screen and the Zoom window on the right side of your screen. This is what you will use each side for: Click the arrow button to send your request. Use the quick terms guide on the screen for the text of what to type in. Info Page / Messaging (left) Zoom window (right) Use for: Use for: • Viewing Information • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings • Entering the speaking queue • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positions on by the Chair • Viewing Documens • Enabling audio and video to participate in the discussion, after being called on by the Chair

How to speak during the virtual meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak.

Step 1: C lick the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar.

Step 3: Raise your hand in Zoom

The Bishop will announce the order of voting members to speak. When you are called upon to speak by the Bishop, then raise your hand in Zoom Platform on the right side of the screen. To do this: o Click on the “Participants” Icon at the bottom to bring up the participant’s panel o Click on “Raise Hand” button from the participant’s panel

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• Once you have logged in and connected your audio, you will see the Info Page on the Step 4: Unleft side of your screen and the Zoom window on the right side of your screen. -mute your microphone This is what you will use each side for: Once the production staff have enabled your microphone , you will receive a pop up message prompting you to unmute your microphone. Click the blue “unmute myself” button in the Zoom window to uInfo Page / Messaging nmute your microphone, then you (left) Zoommay begin speaking. window (right) Use for: Use for: • Viewing Information • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings • Entering the speaking queue • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positions on by the Chair • Viewing Documens • Enabling audio and video to participate in the discussion, after being called on by the Chair

How to speak during the virtual meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak.

Step 1: Click the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar.

Once your turn to speak is over, the production team will mute your microphone. You can then close the Participants panel.

How to view documents • Click on the Documents icon from the top menu bar, it is on the right side. • Then click on the name of the document that you wish to view.

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• Once you have logged in and connected your audio, you will see the Info Page on the How toleft side of your screen and the Zoom window on the right side of your screen. vote This is • When a motion / resolution is put before the meeting, the voting will automatically pop what you will use each side for: up within the virtual platform on the left. Simply click on your selection to cast your vote. You will see a confirmation of your vote on the screen. Info Page / Messaging • To change your vote, simply click on another selection. You may change your vote at (left) Zoom window (right) Use for:anytime while the voting period is open. Use for: Once the voting period has closed, your last vote will be submitted. • •Viewing Information • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings

• Entering the speaking queue • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positions on by the Chair • Viewing Documens • Enabling audio and video to participate in the discussion, after being called on by the Chair

How to speak during the virtual meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak.

Step 1: Click the speaker queue icon in the center of the top grey menu bar.

Husband / Wife or Group attending the virtual meeting together: If there are 2 or more individuals who will be watching the meeting together, it is recommended that one person log into the Lumi platform via a laptop. They will connect the Computer Audio to the Zoom meeting for all viewing parties to hear and see the meeting on the laptop. They will cast their votes on the laptop. The other attendees will simply log into the Lumi platform on a mobile device or tablet for voting only. (A mobile device or tablet will work for voting only, it will not work for hearing the meeting proceedings in Zoom.)

Best Practice Tips The following are tips to prepare for the best virtual meeting experience:

• You must join the meeting on a desktop or laptop computer in order to hear and see the meeting proceedings. Do not join on a mobile device unless you are at a watch party or are viewing the meeting with someone else who will be displaying the Zoom meeting on another device.

• We do recommend to use Chrome web browser for the best experience. Microsoft Edge is also supported browser. Do not use Internet Explorer or Safari.

• If possible, connect to the Internet via an Ethernet cable. If using WiFi, ensure that you are close to your wireless router and that your connection is stable.

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• Once you have logged in and connected your audio, you will see the Info Page on the Gettingleft side of your screen and the Zoom window on the right side of your screen. Connected This is The following are tips for getting connected to the what you will use each side for: virtual meeting: ! Join the Delegate Orientation on Friday, November 13 at 2:00-3:30 PM and 6:00 - 7:30PM to practice before the virtual meeting. Info Page / Messaging ! Check your internet connectivity(left) Zoom window (right) Use for:! Check your headset for speaker and microphoneUse for: • Viewing Information ! Log into the Lumi platform 30 minutes• Viewing before / listening to the meetingmeeting proceedings start time. • Entering the speaking queue! Familiarize yourself with Zoom: • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positionso Join Audio: if you do not receive a blue pop up message that says “Join on by the Chair • Viewing DocumensComputer Audio” you can click on the “Join Audio”• Enabling audio and video to participate in the button in the lower left hand corner of the Zoom window to connect to Computer Audio. discussion, after being called on by the (You must connect Chair your computer audio to hear th e meeting proceedings.)

o Raise your hand: " Click on the “Participants” from the bottom center menu, then click on “Raise Hand” from the Participants window.

HowTest to Yourspeak Tech during Practice the virtual Session meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak. • There will be a designated time for all delegates to practice logging into the virtual platform before the virtual meeting. We encourage all delegates to try logging into the Step 1: Click the virtual speaker queueplatform at some point during the below time to ensure that you are prepared icon in the center of the top grey menu bar. for the virtual meeting. Saturday, November 14 at 7:45-8:55 AM

Troubleshooting • Delegates with technical issues may contact the Help Desk at 516-750-7100 or [email protected] for assistance during the Convention meeting. Please note that unless there is a widespread outage in one area, proceedings will continue.

FAQs • What is my username / password to log into the Lumi platform? Your username will be the email that you used to register for the conference. The password is convention2020. Contact 516-750-7100 or [email protected] for assistance with obtaining your username if forgotten

• Does the platform allow for voting members to group chat with each other and other voting members during the virtual meeting? Voting members are responsible for determining a preferred method of communications outside of the provided Lumi platform and Zoom platform. Some options include use of free group chat platforms like Slack, group text or email chains, conference lines, or apps like GroupMe.

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Info Page / Messaging Mobile devices / tablets(left) will not connect to the Zoom meeting inside of Lumi. Mobile Zoom window (right) Use for:devices / tablets can be used for voting Use for:and joining the speaker queue, but cannot be used • Viewing Information to hear the meeting, see the slides, or speak during the meeting. • Viewing / listening to meeting proceedings • Entering the speaking queue • Raising your hand to speak after being called • Voting on positions on by the Chair • Viewing Documens • Enabling audio and video to participate in the discussion, after being called on by the Chair

How to speak during the virtual meeting Once the Bishop opens the Speaking Queue, you can submit your request to speak.

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Rules of Order of the Convention of the Diocese of Long Island

Part I. Matters Occurring Prior to the Convention.

RULE 1. Reports Presented to the Convention. All reports of Diocesan Corporations, Diocesan Institutions, Governing Boards, Committees, Officers, etc. to be presented to the Convention as required by the Diocesan Canons or otherwise shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Convention not later than six (6) weeks prior to the date of the Convention in every year. The Secretary of the Convention shall cause the same to be reproduced and mailed to every Delegate to the Convention and all persons holding any office or trust under the Convention not less than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the Convention as part of the Pre-convention Journal.

Part II. General Regulations.

RULE 4. Hours of Business. The hours of each day’s session shall be as set forth in the Pre-convention Journal, unless otherwise ordered by the Convention by direction of the President. Each session shall begin and conclude with prayer.

RULE 5. Distribution of Printed Matter. No printed matter of any kind shall be distributed at the Convention or placed on the seats of Delegates except by the authority of the President of the Convention, but this prohibition shall not apply to the report of a Committee or Commission of Convention, or to any paper or other document presented to and accepted by the Convention or printed by its authority.

54 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island RULE 6. Unanimous Consent. By unanimous consent any action may be taken that is not in contravention of any provision of the Constitution or the Canons of the Church or the Diocese.

RULE 9. Amendment of Rules of Order. No proposed amendment of the Rules of Order shall be considered by the Convention unless it shall have been printed in the Pre-convention Journal and mailed as provided in Part I, Rule 1 of these Rules of Order. If such amendment were adopted by a majority vote of the Convention, it shall lie over to consideration until the next annual Convention when, if again adopted by a majority vote, the Rules of Order shall be amended accordingly. If such amendment were adopted by unanimous vote of the Convention or by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of both Orders taken separately, the amendment shall take effect immediately.

Part III. Order of Business.

RULE 1. Organization for Business. At the opening of each Convention, the President shall take the chair after which the Order of Procedure shall be as follows:

(a) Roll Call Card. Every Delegate, Clerical or Lay, shall file with the Secretary of the Convention a record of attendance on a “Roll Call Card” to be supplied by the Secretary of the Convention so that the names of all present may be recorded in the Diocesan Journal.

(c) Report of Committee on Voter Qualifications. The Secretary of Convention shall present the report of the Committee on Voter Qualifications.

(d) Order of Business. A quorum being present, the President shall declare the Convention organized for business, which shall proceed in the following order:

(i) Appointment of Parliamentarian. The President of Convention shall appoint a Parliamentarian for the good order of the Convention.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 55 Appointments of Tellers of Elections. The President of Convention shall appoint from members of the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, Tellers of Elections (one Delegate each from the Clergy and Laity for each ballot box used). Upon direction of the President, the Secretary of Convention may appoint additional Delegate tellers to count the ballots who need not be Delegates to the Convention in order that the official tellers may not be obliged to absent themselves from the business of the Convention while the ballots are being counted.

(iii) Reading of Minutes. The minutes of the prior Convention as printed in the Diocesan Journal shall be read and approved, but the requirement to read such minutes may be dispensed with upon order of the Convention as directed by the President.

(v) Reports of Diocesan Corporations and Diocesan Institutions. (A) The Standing Committee (B) The Diocesan Council (C) The Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe (D) The Cathedral of the Incarnation (E) Episcopal Charities (F) The Mercer School of Theology (G) The Trustees of the Estate (H) Episcopal Health Services

(vii) Reports of Committees. (A) On Canons (B) On Miscellaneous Business (C) Other Committees and Commissions of the Convention (D) On Dispatch of Business (E) On the Bishop’s Address (which shall be in order at any time after the Bishop’s Address)

(viii) Report of Treasurer.

56 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island (F) The Standing Committee (G) The Diocesan Council (H) The Board of Managers of Camp DeWolfe (I) The Cathedral of the Incarnation (J) Episcopal Charities (K) The Mercer School of Theology (L) The Trustees of the Estate (M) The Ecclesiastical Court (N) Delegates to Provincial Synod (O) Provisional Delegates to Provincial Synod (P) Delegates to the General Convention (Q) Provisional Delegates to General Convention (R) Family Consultation Service (S) Diocesan Review Committee

(x) Appointments to Diocesan Corporations and Institutions. The President shall appoint from members from the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, to any Diocesan Corporation or Institution as provided by the Canons of the Church or this Diocese.

(xi) Appointments to Committees. For the next meeting of the Annual Convention the President shall appoint from members of the Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese, and Laity domiciled in the Diocese, to the following Committees: (A) On Canons (B) On Dispatch of Business (C) On Miscellaneous Business

(xii) The Bishop’s Address. The Bishop’s Address shall be in order at any time.

(xiii) Reports of other Bishops. Reports of the Bishop Coadjutor and of the Bishop Suffragan and the Assistant Bishop if so requested by the Bishop.

(xiv) Resolutions and References and Motions.

(xv) The Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist shall be in order at any time.

Part IV. Convention Committees.

RULE 2. Committees. There shall be the following Committees of Convention:

(a) Canons. The duties of the Committee on Canons are to consider and report on all matters appearing in the Pre-convention Journal or introducing in Convention referred to it by the Bishop. Its membership shall be four (4) Clerical Members, four (4) lay persons of the Diocese, and the Chancellor, ex officio, each member to serve for four (4) years with one (1) Clerical Member and one (1) lay person to be appointed at each Annual Convention.

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 57 (b) Dispatch of Business. The duties of the Committee on the Dispatch of Business are to arrange and facilitate the manner of conducting the business of Convention. Such Committee shall always be entitled to the floor of Convention on business pertaining to that Committee. Its membership shall be the chairperson of the Committee on Canons, ex officio, the chairperson of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business, ex officio, the Chancellor, ex officio, the Secretary of Convention, ex officio, and nine (9) other persons appointed by the Bishop from the Clerical Members and Lay persons of the Diocese.

(c) Miscellaneous Business. The duties of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business are to consider and report on all matters appearing in the Pre-convention Journal or introduced in Convention referred to it by the Bishop. Such Committee shall receive and consider all resolutions except resolutions on matters coming under the purview of an appropriate Committee or Commission of Convention, and except resolutions of Committees accompanying Committee reports recommending action of the Convention. The Committee on Miscellaneous Business shall submit its report to the Convention recommending the adoption or rejection of each resolution proposed, or the adoption of any such resolution as amended or substituted by such Committee. A copy of the report of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business shall be mailed by the Secretary of the Convention to each Delegate as part of the Pre-convention Journal. Its membership shall be four (4) clerical members and four (4) lay persons of the Diocese, each to serve for four (4) years with one (1) clerical member and one (1) lay person to be appointed at each Annual Convention.

(d) On Voter Qualifications. The duties of the Committee on Voter Qualifications are to consider and report on all matters pertinent to the qualifications of Delegates and Parishes wishing to have the right to vote at Convention. Prior to the opening of Convention it shall examine all audit certificates, parochial reports, and delegate certificates, in order to make recommendations to the Convention as to the right of any Delegate or Parish wishing to have a right to vote at Convention. The Committee on Voter Qualifications shall submit its report to the Convention recommending the seating or rejection of each Delegate or Parish wishing to have the right to vote at Convention to the extent such is permitted by the Canons of the Church or of this Diocese. Its membership shall be the chairperson of the Committee on Canons, the chairperson of the Committee on Miscellaneous Business, the chairperson of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, the Chancellor, the Secretary of Convention, and the Treasurer of Convention.

(e) Membership, Term and Vacancies. The term of office of each Committee member shall continue to the close of the Convention which shall sit in the member’s last year of service, and thereupon the successor’s term shall begin. The Bishop shall fill by appointment any vacancy in any Committee caused by resignation, death, or inability to act.

Part V. Decorum and Debate.

RULE 1. Robert’s Rules. Except when in conflict with the Constitution or Canons of the Church or of this Diocese or any Rule of Order herein contained, the latest edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” shall govern the interpretation of these Rules of Order and the procedure to follow.

RULE 3. Order of Amendments. All amendments shall be considered in the order in which they are received. When a proposed amendment is under consideration, a motion to amend the same may be made.

RULE 4. Withdrawal of Motion or Resolution. The mover may withdraw a motion or resolution at any time before decision or amendment, in which case it shall not be entered upon the Minutes.

58 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island RULE 5. Respect for President and Scope of Debate. When any Delegate is about to speak, he or she shall, with due respect, address himself or herself to the President, and in speaking confine himself or herself to the point in debate.

RULE 6. Limit on Debate. No Delegate shall speak more than twice in the same debate without leave of the Convention (except the mover, who is entitled to reply).

Part VI. Committee of the Whole.

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Part VII. Elections and Voting.

RULE 1. Voting of Members. Every Delegate to Convention present shall vote whenever a question is put, unless excused by the Convention. The votes shall be taken by ayes and nays.

RULE 2. Voting by Convention. In all elections other than a vote by Orders, a simple majority of votes shall be necessary for election, with a majority of Delegates voting. In the event that more candidates receive a majority than there are offices to be filled, those candidates receiving the highest majorities shall be declared elected to each office. In each case, additional ballots shall be taken if needed until the offices in question are filled. The Secretary of the Convention, assisted by tellers appointed by the President of the Convention, shall have charge of the counting of the ballots. Defective and blank ballots are invalid. A ballot cast for less than the number of offices or seats to be filled shall not be deemed to be defective. After the ballots have been given to the voters, the Convention at the request of any Delegate may vote to take a five-minute recess before casting the ballot.

RULE 3. Vote by Orders. A vote by Orders shall always be taken whenever required by the Constitution or Canons of the Church or of the Diocese. A vote by Orders may also be called for by ten (10) Delegates to Convention. In all stated elections where a vote by Orders is required, a concurrent majority of both clerical and lay votes shall be necessary for election, with a majority of both Orders voting. In the event that more candidates receive a majority in both Orders than there are offices to be filled, those candidates receiving the highest concurrent majorities shall be declared elected to each office.

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62 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island November 14, 2020 Election Ballot Listing and Tally Sheet

This sheet contains a list of the nominations received for elec ted office prior to the canonical deadline. Also provided, for your convenience, is a tally sheet to track each ballot. The Secretary of Convention (Elect One, Ending 2021)

Candidate Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4 ID# 101 The Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

The Treasurer of the Diocese (Elect One, Ending 2021)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Pearson Griffith 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Diocesan Council – Clergy Order (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Rev. Nell Archer 102 The Rev. Jason Moskal

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

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Diocesan Council – Lay Order (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Merrick Williams 102 Lee Schubert

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Standing Committee – Clergy Order (Elect One, Ending 2024) (Vote by Orders)

ClergyBallot #1 Lay ClergyBallot #2 Lay ClergyBallot #3 Lay ClergyBallot #4 Lay ID# Candidate

101 The Very Rev. Walter Hillebrand 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Standing Committee – Lay Order (Elect One, Ending 2024) (Vote by Orders)

Clergy Ballot #1 Lay Clergy Ballot #2 Lay Clergy Ballot #3 Lay Clergy Ballot #4 Lay ID# Candidate

101 Roy Murphy 102 Kathy Page

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

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oard of Managers of Camp DeWolfe (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

B ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Michelle Wiley 102 The Rev. Donovan Leys

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Board of Directors of Episcopal Ministries (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Penny Grinage 102 Rita Griffith

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Board of Directors of Episcopal Ministries (Elect Two, Unexpired term Ending 2021)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Rev. Jennifer VanCooten-Webster 102 Denise Grey-Stewart

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

154th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island 65 3 Board of the Mercer School of Theology (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Rev. Brian Barry 102 Theresa Smalls

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Board of the Mercer School of Theology (Elect One, Unexpired Term Ending 2021)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Very Rev. Gilberto Hinds 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Trustees of the Estate Belonging to the Diocese of Long Island (Elect Two, Ending 2024)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Very Rev. John Denaro 102 The Rev. Pauline Samuel

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

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Disciplinary Board (Clergy Order) - (Elect Two, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 The Rev. Kassinda Ellis 102 The Very Rev. Walter Hillebrand

103 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Disciplinary Board (Lay Order)- (Elect One, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Raymond Alexander 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Disciplinary Board (Lay Order)-(Elect One, Unexpired Term Ending 2022)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Linda Watson-Lorde 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

Cathedral Chapter – Lay Order (Elect One, Ending 2023)

ID# Candidate Ballot #1 Ballot #2 Ballot #3 Ballot #4

101 Victoria Crosby 102 Total Ballots Cast

Ballots Necessary to Elect

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