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130Th Synod Minutes.Wpd THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF FREDERICTON 115 CHURCH STREET, FREDERICTON NB E3B 4C8 (506) 459 1801 [o] (506) 460 0520 [f] Adopted 28 October 2011 MINUTES OF THE 130TH SESSION OF THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF FREDERICTON 04-06 June 2009 The Right Rev’d Dr. Claude W. Miller, Chair The 130th Session of the Diocesan Synod of Fredericton was convened at Trinity Church, Saint John for the opening service of worship on Thursday, 04 June 2009 and the Trade and Convention Centre, Saint John for business on Friday and Saturday, 05-06 June 2009. THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2009 At the appointed time (7:30 p.m.), the Right Reverend Dr. Claude W. Miller, Bishop of Fredericton and acting Metropolitan of the Province of Canada, called on Mr. Clyde Spinney, QC, Chancellor, to declare a quorum. The Bishop declared the 130th Diocesan Synod of Fredericton in session. Choral Evensong was led by the Reverend Dr. Ranall Ingalls, Rector of Trinity Church. He was assisted by readers Mrs. Ann Fairweather and Mr. Clyde Spinney and prayer litanist, The Reverend Jasmine Chandra. Mr. Robert Taylor and the Reverend Canon Albert Snelgrove acted as procession marshalls and the crucifer was Mr. Christopher Smith. The music was under the direction of Mr. Spencer Belyea, Organist and Choirmaster with the assistance of Mr. James McKenna, Assistant Organist and Mr. Roger Steed, Oboist. The Choir was composed of choristers from the area. The Choir performed the anthem “Saviour Lead Me in Your Truth” with the words and music composed by Mr. Michael Andrew Smith for this Synod. The Bishop delivered his Charge to Synod at this time and a copy of the Bishop’s Charge is appended (Appendix A) to these minutes. With the close of the worship service, Synod was suspended for the day. A time of fellowship followed. FRIDAY, 08 JUNE 2009 The members of Synod were reconvened at 7:45 am for morning led by the Rev’d Dr. Ranall Ingalls, assisted by John Hathaway and the Rev’d Rod Black. This service was followed by a time of praise music and bible study led by Michael Smith and the Rev’d George Eves. Study was on Exodus 19:3-8a with questions: Where is ‘grace’ in this passage? How is it described? What response is called for by the Israelites? What did Israel do? How have we been ‘carried on eagles’ wings”? ANNOUNCEMENTS - A prayer room is available, located in the Board Room beside the Registration Desk. - Name badges will be required for admittance at the banquet to be held at Rothesay Netherwood School. - Registration will remain open until 4:00 p.m. Friday and again between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. - Two attendants from the Saint John Ambulance are present if their services are required. - An invitation to view the displays was extended. - Evaluation forms are included in the registration package and all members are asked to fill them out and return them to the Planning Team. - Copies of the Bishop’s Charge are available at the registration desk. ORDERS OF THE DAY At 9:00 a.m., Mrs. Ann Fairweather, chair of the Agenda Committee presented the Orders of the Day. 130-01 - Ann Fairweather/Clyde Spinney That this Synod accepts the Orders of the Day as presented. The motion was carried. APPOINTMENT OF RECORDING SECRETARIES Motion 130-02 - Geoffrey Hall/Neville Cheeseman That the Rev’d Leo Martin be appointed Recording Secretary and Ms. Maureen Vail Assistant Recording Secretary for this Session of Synod. The motion was carried. REGISTRATION REPORT The Bishop called on Mr. James Chandra for the Credentials Report. At 9:00 a.m., 184 lay delegates had registered out of a possible 248; and, 79 clergy had registered out of a possible 184. BISHOP’S OPENING REMARKS In his brief comments, the Bishop offered a warm welcome to all those present, members of Synod, guests and observers. He gave an update on the medical situation surrounding the Reverend John Pearce. The Bishop also offered thanks to Joanne Fitzpatrick and her team from the Parish of Coldbrook and St. Mary for the display at the front of the room. And lastly, he offered a word of thanks to the chair of the Agenda Committee for her excellent work in preparation for Synod proceedings. ORDER AND DECORUM The Chancellor of the Diocese was invited to offer a few words on order and decorum during the proceedings of Synod. He drew attention to Circular Section A, pages 4-14,with a reminder of the responsibilities of a member of Synod. He also reminded us of Bishop Salmon’s words ‘to be accountable to each other.’ The Chancellor then stressed the following points: - Identify yourself at the microphone. Draft Minutes - 130th Session of Diocesan Synod Diocese of Fredericton - 2 - Address your remarks to the Chair - Restrict your remarks to the motion/amendment being debated. - Members may only speak once on the motion being debated (except mover). - There will be a three (3) minute limit. - Applause is not appropriate. - Keep the socializing for the refreshment breaks. Avoid unnecessary moving around during the session. MINUTES Motion 130-03 - Vicars Hodge/David Kierstead That the minutes of the 129th Session of the Diocesan Synod of Fredericton be adopted as circulated. The motion was carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Motion 130-04 - Robert LeBlanc/Gerald McConaghy That the report on Business Arising from the minutes (C-35) be approved as circulated. The motion was carried. CLERGY REPORTS Pursuant to Canon Seven, section 6(b), a call was made to all clergy to submit clergy reports. INTRODUCTIONS The Bishop made the following clergy introductions: The Rev’d Dick Black Parish of Salisbury and Havelock The Rev’d Michael Caines Parish of the Nerepis and St. John The Rev’d Jasmine Chandra Parish of Rothesay The Rev’d Kevin Cross Parish of McAdam The Rev’d Deacon Eleanor Dryden Parish of the Nerepis and St. John The Rev’d Deacon Debbie Edmondson Parish of Bright The Rev’d Amanda Longmoore Parish of the Tobique The clergy were welcomed with applause. GUESTS AND OBSERVERS The Bishop called on the Rev’d Canon Neville Cheeseman to introduce our guests and members of the Diocesan Staff. The following were introduced: Mrs. Sharon Miller The Most Rev’d Fred Hiltz Primate The Rev’d Canon Eric Beresford Atlantic School of Theology Mr. Mauritz Erhard Atlantic School of Theology Canon Geoff Jackson General Synod The Very Rev’d John Wright Anglican Foundation Mrs. Hazel MacKenzie Vice-Chair of Diocesan Council Mrs. Florence Joy Clement ACW President (in-coming) Mr. Jim Morell Sharing Ministry Task Group Members of Synod welcomed the guests with applause. Draft Minutes - 130th Session of Diocesan Synod Diocese of Fredericton - 3 ECUMENICAL GUESTS Mr. Robert Brittain, Ecumenical Officer, welcomed the following guests: The Most Rev’d Robert Harris Roman Catholic Church The Rev’d Wayne Dryer United Baptist Convention The Rev’d Thomas Graham Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada The Rev’d Bob Johnson United Church of Canada The Ecumenical Guests were welcomed with applause. COURTESIES OF SYNOD Motion 130-05 - Neville Cheeseman/Albert Snelgrove That this Synod extend its courtesies to our guests and ecumenical observers. This motion was carried ANNIVERSARIES The Bishop congratulated the following people on their significant anniversaries: As Deacon The Rev’d Lloyd McFarlane 60 years (May 22) The Rev’d Ted Spencer 55 years (May 23) The Rev’d Canon Tom Smith 55 years (November 30) The Ven. Reginald Stockall 55 years (May 24) The Rev’d Roy Embley 50 years (May 20) The Rev’d Canon David Jackson 45 years (May 7) The Rev’d David Gray 45 years (May 24) The Rev’d John Mills 40 years (May 25) The Rev’d Rufus Onyewuchi 35 years (September 18) The Rev’d David Kierstead 35 years (September 29) The Rev’d Keith Howlett 35 years (October 27) The Ven. Richard McConnell 30 years (June 11) The Rev’d Dr. Lee Whitney 30 years (December 16) The Rev’d Douglas Barrett 30 years (December 21) As Priest The Rev’d Canon Basil Buckland 70 years (June 4) The Rev’d Canon Lloyd Lake 60 years (June 5) The Rev’d Canon Brian Campion 60 years (March 13) The Rev’d Canon George Akerley 55 years (June 29) The Ven. Lyman Harding 45 years (May 19) The Rev’d James Golding 45 years (December 1) The Rev’d Canon Wally Corey 35 years (May 19) The Rev’d Canon Jon Lownds 35 years (August 6) The Rev’d Paul McCracken 30 years (March 26) The Rev’d Ellis Jagoe 30 years (June 3) The Ven. Walter Williams 30 years (June 3) RESOLUTIONS PROCEDURES Draft Minutes - 130th Session of Diocesan Synod Diocese of Fredericton - 4 The Chancellor explained the procedures for notices of motion. He reminded everyone the deadline for notices is Friday, 1:00 p.m.. Notices should be submitted to the Resolutions Committee. Referring to the document, ‘Getting a motion before Synod’, the Chancellor indicated that motions received prior to Synod would be considered first; the order determined by the Agenda. ELECTION PROCEDURES Julian Dickson, Nominating Committee Chair, drew attention to page 59 of Circular Section F indicating that it was now out of date since new nominations had come forward and that further nominations would be received until Friday at 1:00 p.m.. Ballots are located in the registration package with the ‘yellow’ ballot for General Synod (Halifax, June 3-10, 2010) and the ‘salmon’ ballot for Provincial Synod (Gander, September 10-13, 2009).
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