2019 Annual Report of the 234th Convention PRINCESS ROYALE HOTEL OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 1/25/2019 & 1/26/2019 1 Welcome from our bishop The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown Welcome to convention, my sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus I am excited to join with you in this Many people assume that the heart integral part of God’s work in the first of a diocesan convention is its elections. state. Make no mistake: this is a holy task This is a fraction of the truth. Yes, you will to which we have been called. be called to make many important votes, and I expect each of you to carefully Whether you are a rookie or a review your options in prayer. returning convention veteran, your energy and enthusiasm these two short days can But your work here extends well make a real difference. I call on each of us beyond votes and resolutions. You are to participate fully and cheerfully in the called to nothing less than standing as work our Lord has given us to do. I leaders of Christ’s church and giving voice challenge us all to listen closely to one to the Holy Spirit within you. Whether a another (especially to those with whom we first-timer or a long-timer, this is a great disagree), to meet new folks from across blessing and a huge responsibility. This is the state (and not just our current friends), holy work indeed, and I am glad you are and to wonder and dream boldly of new here. possibilities for the future of the church. Pray for one another, pray for our In Christ Church, and pray for Delaware. Convention Staff Ms. Diane-Louise Casson, Secretary of Convention Ms. Kathleen Moore, Registrar Coordinator Ms. Toni Snow, Asst. Secretary of Convention Ms. Mary Morgan, Clerk Ms. Judy Barnes, Greeter Coordinator Ms. Lola M. Russell, Communications Ms. Cynde Bimbi, Director of Communications Mr. Dan Saunders, Election Chairperson The Rev. James M. Bimbi, Worship Mr. John Michael Sophos, Nominations Mr. Arreon Harley, PowerPoint Chairperson Ms. Kathryn Jakabcin, Parliamentarian Mr. Phillip Stephens, Worship Bulletin Ms. Nancy Koenig, Election Assistant Sister Julian Wilson, Prayer Room & Compline Welcome from our featured churches south, parish growth stymied, but the heart of the parish remained solid. At this year’s convention, three of our parishes will be highlighted so we may learn Located in Kent County, St. Peter’s about some of our neighbors, their histories, Episcopal Church, Smyrna, began as a missions, outreach, and ongoing lives. These wooden chapel in 1744 in Duck Creek, parishes were founded for different although it is possible that Anglican services communities and at different times in the were held in the area as early as 1706. In state’s history, some before the first diocesan 1828, a new church was consecrated on convention of record held in 1791. However, Union Street and, with many additions, it is their missions are the same — to spread the now on the National Registry of Historic love of God in their communities and the Places as part of the Smyrna Historic District. world. Regardless of their location, these Located in Rehoboth Beach and parishes have a common thread. They are all Harbeson in Sussex County, All Saints’ known as welcoming, inclusive parishes Church & St. George’s Chapel were committed to outreach. Their community founded in 1892 and 1719 respectively, and activities range from running food pantries, they became one parish in 1980 with shared thrift shops, and a faith-based preschool to values of inclusiveness, community providing much needed resources for involvement, and spiritual meaning. veterans and seamen. Christ Church, Delaware City, is in Such is the diversity and long history New Castle County, where the first of parish life in the Episcopal Church in Chesapeake & Delaware Canal ran through Delaware. Each of these unique parishes will the county. Formally organized as a parish be featured in a brief video at the convention in 1848, the first worship service was held in so, you will have the opportunity to get to 1851. After the C&D Canal moved further know them a little better. All Saints’ & St. George’s Chapel Christ Church, Delaware City St. Peter’s Church, Smyrna CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL DIRECTORY 7 Diocesan Information and Staff 8 Officers, Committees & Organizations 9 Licensed Lay Ministers 13 Offices Filled by Appointment 29 The Bishops and Priests of The Diocese 32 The Deacons of the Diocese 34 Directory of Clergy 35 Directory of Churches of the Diocese 46 Chapels in the Diocese 54 Special Ministry 54 Institutions 54 SECTION II Proceedings of the 234th Annual Convention 57 Voting Members Registered at Convention 58 Non-Voting Members Registered at Convention 58 Lay Delegates (Voting) and Lay Alternates (Non-Voting) 59 Lay Officers, Special Representatives, Guests & Visitors 65 Minutes from the 234th Convention 66 Section III Convention Address 82 Bishop Brown's Address 83 Section IV Record of Official Acts 91 2018 Record of Official Acts 92 2018 Confirmations & Receptions 95 Section V Annual Reports 96 Anamchara Fellowship, Sr. Barbara Clare Conroy, AF, Abbess 97 Bishop and Council, The Rev. Christopher P. Keene, Vice President 97 Brandywine Collaborative Ministries (BCM), Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak 99 Camp and Conference Center, Walter Lafontaine, Executive Director 99 Church Periodical Club, Mary Morgan, CPC Diocesan Coordinator 104 Committee on the Advance & Development Funds, Canon Judith L Gregory 105 Delaware Communications, Cynde Bimbi, Director of Communications 107 Diaconate Report 2018, Venerable Patricia A. Malcolm 109 Education for Ministry, Rev. Jeffrey Ross, Acting Coordinator 110 Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM), Rev. Edward Godden 110 Episcopal Church Women (ECW), Beth FitzPatrick, Chairwoman 111 Episcopal Relief and Development, The Rev. Donna Jean Kiessling 113 Insurance Committee, John R. Davis, Chair 113 Investment Committee, Jim Bray 115 PACT (Practical Approaches to Cross Cultural Transformation), Joyce Bembry 117 St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Peter Thayer, Head of School 120 St. Michael’s School & Nursery, Lucinda Ross, Executive Director 124 The Way Home (TWH), Paulette Rappa, Executive Director 127 Trustees, Canon Judith Gregory 130 United Thank Offering (UTO), Our Change Changes Lives, Sue Ann Backus 131 Section VI Financial Reports 133 Parochial Report 2017 134 Special Funds 135 2018 Acceptances 136 2018 Budget Reports 137 Under Supervision of the Trustees 143 Section VII Historical Information 146 Early Delaware Churches 147 Bishops of Delaware 148 Summary of Convention Host Churches 150 Recent Convention Venues, Host and Featured Churches 151 Clergy Widows & Widowers 152 Section IX Bequest Form 153 Form of Bequest 154 Section X Independent Auditor’s Report 155 SECTION I GENERAL DIRECTORY 7 Diocesan Information and Staff Mission Support and St. Alban’s Center 913 Wilson Road Wilmington, DE 19803 Telephone: 302.256.0374 Fax: 302.543.8084 Website: www.delaware.church Bishop The Right Reverend Kevin S. Brown Mission Support Staff The Rev. Canon Gary L. Rowe, Canon to the Ordinary Canon Judith Lane Gregory, Canon for Finance and Administration Kathleen Moore, Bishop’s Executive Assistant Judith C. Barnes, Financial Assistant & Payroll Administrator Cynde Bimbi, Director of Communication Joseph Davison, Convention Consultant Lola Michael Russell, Communication Team, Editorial Assistant Marie Smith, Communication Team, Copy Editor volunteer) Toni Snow, Administrative Assistant & Assistant Secretary of Convention Camp and Conference Staff Dina Hollingsworth, Managing Director, Memorial House Rick Hollingsworth, Property Manager, Camp Arrowhead Nancy Lafontaine, Summer Registrar, Camp Arrowhead Walt Lafontaine, Executive Director, Camp Arrowhead Teri Valente, Director, Camp Arrowhead 8 Officers, Committees & Organizations Chancellors of the Diocese Anne C. Foster, Esquire, Chancellor 2021 Tempe Steen, Esquire, Vice Chancellor 2021 Committee on the Advance and Development Funds Stuart Brahs Robert Davis Chris Ennis Harry G. Haskell, Jr., Member Emeritus Larry Heinold Amy Brown Keach John Shwed The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown Committee on Constitution and Canons The Rev. Jeffrey Ross, Chairperson 2020 The Rev. Edward Godden 2021 Felice Jo Lamden 2022 Thomas Crowley 2023 Anne C. Foster, Esquire, Chancellor Elected at the 234th Convention Kathryn Jakabcin 2024 Diocesan Council Robert Davis 2020 Alexandra Ergon 2020 The Rev. Stephen Setzer 2020 Janet Idema 2020 The Rev. Dr. Ketlen Solak 2020 Eric Valentine 2020 The Rev. David T. Andrews, Jr. 2021 Joyce Bembry 2021 Beth Maurer 2021 The Rev. Deacon Sheila Sharpe 2021 Sue Welles 2021 Mary Nash Wilson 2021 The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown Elizabeth FitzPatrick, President ECW 9 Elected at the 234th Convention The Rev. Marianne Ell 2022 The Rev. Deacon Marta Illueca 2022 Kay Keenan 2022 Jim Pappas 2022 John Michael Sophos 2022 Michael Wood 2022 Disciplinary Board The Rev. Russell Bohner 2020 Campbell Hay 2020 Jeanne Nutter 2021 The Rev. Margaret Pumphrey, Chair 2022 Tim Willard 2022 Elected at the 234th Convention The Rev. Eunice Dunlap 2021 The Rev. Deacon Marta Illueca 2023 Episcopal Church Women Caroline Brown, Honorary Chair Elizabeth (Beth) FitzPatrick, Chair 2020 Mary Parsons, Vice Chair 2020 Virginia Wingate, Recorder Secretary 2019 Christine Lockwood, Financial Coordinator Mary Morgan, Church Periodical Club Sister Cassandra Norsworthy, AF, Chaplain Bernice (Stumpy) Moore, New Castle County Representative Sue Anne Backus, Kent & Sussex County Representative Executive Committee of Council The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, President The Rev. Christopher P. Keene, Vice President Alvin B. Roberson, Treasurer The Rev. Dr. Ketlen Solak, Secretary General Convention Deputies and ECW Triennial -Elected at the 232nd Convention Clergy Deputies Lay Deputies The Rev. Bradley Hinton Ms. Lee Ann Wailing The Rev. Patricia Downing Mr. Jon Rania The Rev. Russell Bohner Ms. Diane–Louise Casson The Rev. Ruth Beresford Mr. John Crossan Clergy Alternates Lay Alternates The Rev. Donna Jean Kiessling Mr. John Michael Sophos 10 The Rev. Ken Athey Ms. Sylvia Banks The Rev. Deacon Cecily Sawyer Harmon Ms.