EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OREGON

JOURNAL OF CONVENTION 121st Convention November 19-21, 2009 Eugene Hilton & Conference Center Eugene, Oregon

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2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION

SECTION 1: Journal of Proceedings

November 19, 2009 – Thursday Opening Service ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Roll Call of Delegates…………………………………………………………………………….…….… 1 Report of Committee on Credentials…………………………………………………………….……….. 1 Courtesy of the Floor …………………………………………………………………………….………. 2 Elections ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 3 Ecclesiastical Trial Court ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Convocation Representatives to Diocesan Council ……………………………………………………… 3 Appointments ……………………………………………………………….……………………………. 4 Report of the Standing Committee ………………………………………….……………………………. 5 Additional Resolutions of Policy ………………………………………………....……………………… 6 Report of Nominating Committee ……………………………………………………………………….. 7

November 20, 2009 – Friday Roll Call of Delegates……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Election of the Tenth Bishop of Oregon…………………………………………………….…………… 8 Assisting Bishop’s Address to Convention……………………………………………….……………... 8 Report of the Jubilee Committee……………………………………………………….………………... 10 Insurance Report ……………………………………………………………………….………………... 10 Committee on Resolution of Policy ………………………………………………….………………….. 10 Introduction of Clergy New to the Diocese ………………………………………….………………….. 11 Report of the Board of Trustees ….……………………………………………………..……………….. 11 Report of the Treasurer ……………………………………………………………….…………………. 12 Church Divinity School of the Pacific ……………………………………………….………………….. 13 2010 Budget ………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 13 Report of the Environmental Commission ……………………………………………………………… 13 Church Periodical Club ……………………….………………………………………………………… 13 Episcopal Relief and Development ……………………………………………………………………… 13

November 21, 2009 – Saturday Committee on Constitution an Canons…………………………………………………………………… 14 Fund for Poor and Homeless……………………………………………………………………………… 14 Resolutions of Courtesy ………………………………………………………………………………….. 14

SECTION 2: Lay Delegates to Convention

Lay Delegates ………………………………………………………………………………………….… 16

SECTION 3: Directory of the Diocese

Diocesan Offices Officers of the Diocese …………………………………………………………………………. 21 Standing Committee ……………………………………………………………………………. 21 Board of Trustees ………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Deans of Convocations ………………………………………………………………………..... 22 Presidents of Convocations ………………………………………………………….………….. 22

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Diocesan Council ……………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Convocation Representatives ………………………………………………………….…..……. 22 Oregon Episcopal School – Board of Trustees …………………………………………………. 23 Legacy Health System – Board of Trustees ……………………………………………….……. 23 Report of the Registrar ……………………………………………………………………………..……. 24 Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders ………………………………………………………..……. 25 Diocesan Institutions ………………………………………………………………………………..…… 25 Official Acts ………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 27 Congregations of the Diocese ………………………………………………………………………..….. 28 Clergy of the Diocese …………………………………………………………………………………… 30

APPENDIX

Resolutions of Policy

Resolution #1: Same Gender Blessings………….………………………………………..………….….. 38 Resolution #2: Health Care for All..…………………………………………………………….……….. 39 Late Resolution I: Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation …………………..……………….………. 40 Late Resolution II: Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday ………………….…………….………. 40

Constitutional and Canonical Changes

Article 5: Convention…………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 Canon 1.5, 3.2, 5.2: Of the Diocesan Program Fund ……………………………………………………. 41

Resolutions of Courtesy ……………………………….……………………………………………….... 44 Approved Budget ………………………………………………………………………………………… 46

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SECTION I JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 121ST CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF OREGON Jubilee Thursday, November 19, 2009

OPENING SERVICE: The 121st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon began with Holy Eucharist at Central Lutheran Church in Eugene, Oregon. The Rt. Rev. Sanford Z. K. Hampton presided; the Rt. Rev. Jerry A Lamb, Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin, preached.

CALL TO ORDER: The Secretary of Convention, the Very Rev. Hollinshead Knight, called the convention to order at 8:45 p.m.

WELCOME: Ms. Sharon Rodgers, President of the Standing Committee, welcomed the delegates and expressed thanks to Pastor Kegel and Central Lutheran for hosting, as well as to the Rt. Rev. Jerry Lamb for preaching.

ELECTION OF A PRESIDING OFFICER: The Constitution requires that in the absence of a sitting bishop, a presiding officer shall be elected from among the clerical members of the Convention. The Standing Committee nominated its Vice President the Rev. Anne Bartlett for the position of presiding officer of the Convention. There were no nominations from the floor. The ayes have it and the Rev. Anne Bartlett is elected presiding officer of the Convention.

INTRODUCTION OF HEAD TABLE: The Presiding Officer introduced the head table: Paul Dakopolos, Chancellor; Marie Bagwell, Recording Secretary; Peggy Long, Parliamentarian; Sharon Rodgers, President of Standing Committee; the Rev. Anne Bartlett, Vice President of Standing Committee and Presiding Officer; the Very Rev. Hollinshead “Lin” Knight, Secretary of Convention, the Rev. Robert Morrison, Chair of Dispatch; Arlene Ullman, Convention Coordinator; the Rt. Rev. Sandy Hampton, Assisting Bishop.

ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES: The Secretary of Convention, the Very Rev. Hollinshead “Lin” Knight, certified that a quorum of clergy and laity was registered and present on the floor.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS: The Secretary reported that the following 65 clergy (34 are eligible to vote) have been excused by the Assisting Bishop from attendance for various reasons:

The Rev. Bert Anderson The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Dorsch The Rev. Dn. Brenda Berktold The Rev. Canon Joseph Dubay The Rev. Clifford Blinman The Rev. Donald Eaton The Rev. Dn. Joani Bristol The Venerable Lincoln Eng The Rev. John Brown The Rev. Chet Falby The Rev. Marilynn M. Brown The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Falkowski The Rev. Robert E. Brown The Rev. Dn. Barbara Jo Finch The Rev. John Bruce The Rev. Clifford Goldman The Rev. Bryant Carlson The Rev. Gustavo Gonzalez-Mesa The Rev. B. Shepard Crim The Rev. Dn. George Goold The Rev. Thomas Cummins The Rev. Dn. Janis Goold The Rev. Dn. Derek Darves-Bornoz The Rev. Robert Grafe The Rev. Charles Dickey The Rev. Everett Hall

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The Rev. Dn. Janis Hansen The Rev. Dn. Jack Roddy The Rev. Dn. Kerith Harding The Rev. Reginald C. Rodman The Rev. Linda Harrell The Rev. Dn. Kenneth Russell The Rev. M. Hugh Harris The Rev. M. Ramsey Schadewitz The Rev. Francis Havill The Rev. Nicole M. Simopoulos The Rev. Ralph Haynes The Rev. William A. Smith The Rev. Jackson Hazelett The Rev. Dn. Clifford Stewart The Rev. Robert Iles The Rev. William Swan, Jr. The Rev. Alvin P. Lafon The Rev. Maureen Tighe The Rev. Gary MacKendrick The Rev. Charles Trewhella The Rev. Lauriston McCagg The Rev. Jeremy H. Tyndall The Rev. Dr. William McKenzie The Rev. Alfred Tyson The Rev. Kermit Meier The Rev. Dr. Robert Voyle The Rev. Dn. Richard Meyer The Rev. William Watson The Rev. David L. Olsen The Rev. William Wagner The Rev. David Pace The Rev. Canon Jonathan N. Weldon The Rev. Heather Parr The Rev. Dn. Kristin White The Rev. Dn. Betty Pinnock The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise The Rev. Dn. Lloyd Ramey The Rev. Roger Williams The Rev. Bonnie Roddy

COURTESY-OF-THE FLOOR MOTIONS: The Chair of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, the Rev. Robert Morrison, moved that the following persons be extended courtesy of the floor:

The Rev. Dn. Ken Arnold Marie Bagwell, Diocesan Staff Deborah Berthold, Diocesan Staff Beth Dieker, Diocesan Staff Marlyn Flanders, Diocesan Staff The Rt. Rev. Sanford Z. K. Hampton, Assisting Bishop The Rev. Albie Hazen The Rev. Susan Hazen The Rt. Rev. Jerry A. Lamb The Rev. Dn. Judy Likwartz Mary Miller, Finance Officer Donn Morgan, Dean and President, Church Divinity School of the Pacific The Rev. Canon Catherine Nichols Sandy Norcross, Diocesan Staff The Rev. Barbara Parini Barbara Ross, Diocesan Staff Deirdre Steinberg, Diocesan Staff The Rev. Bob Totten Stephanie Wight, Diocesan Staff The Rev. Anne Whitfield

The Rev. Robert Morrison moved unanimous consent to extend courtesy of the floor to the above-named people. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISPATCH OF BUSINESS: The Rev. Robert Morrison moved the acceptance of the published House Rules and Agenda. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

ELECTIONS: The Rev Robert Morrison announced that the following persons have been nominated for diocesan offices:

Secretary of the Diocese: The Very Rev. Hollinshead “Lin” Knight Assistant Secretary: Arlene Ullman Chancellor: Paul Dakopolos Treasurer: Michael Stone Registrar: Marie Bagwell

Hearing no objection, those named were elected to their respective positions.

ECCLESIASTICAL TRIAL COURT: The Presiding Office announced that the following persons have been nominated to serve on the Ecclesiastical Trial Court (per Canon 9.2 Sec. 2a).

The Rev. Alcena Boozer, St. Philip the Deacon, Portland Virginia Finch, Trinity Cathedral, Portland The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph II, St. Mark, Medford The Rev. C. Eugene Jennings, Emmanuel, Coos Bay Helen Reed, Church of the Resurrection, Eugene

It was moved and passed to elect those named to the Ecclesiastical Trial Court.

CONVOCATION REPRESENTATIVES TO DIOCESAN COUNCIL: The Secretary announced that the following persons have been elected by their respective Convocations for a one-year term on Diocesan Council. The Secretary moved that these elections be confirmed.

CENTRAL Helen Reed, Resurrection, Eugene The Rev. Jo Miller, Non-parochial

COLUMBIA Chapman Dix, Trinity Cathedral, Portland The Rev. Robert Sipe, Christ Church, St. Helens

METRO-EAST Kyle Wiseley, St. Luke, Gresham The Rev.Dr. Caroline Litzenberger, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland

SOUTH COAST Karla Lewis, St. Matthew, Gold Beach The Rev. Kathrine Wood, St. Matthew, Gold Beach

SOUTHERN Margo Wilkins, Holy Spirit, Sutherlin The Rev. JoAnne Bennett, St. George, Roseburg

SUNSET Mike Anthony, Christ Church, Lake Oswego The Rev. Julie Smith, St. Bede, Forest Grove

WILLAMETTE Suzanne Ross, St. James, Lincoln City The Rev. Anne Moore, St. Hilda, Salem

Confirmation of the election by convocations of representatives to Diocesan Council passed unanimously.

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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE STANDING COMMITTEE: The Secretary announced that the Rev. Sara Fischer is the chair of the Commission on Ministry. It was moved and passed to confirm the appointments of the Commission on Ministry (Canon 3.9).

Committee for Baptismal Ministry Development (3-year terms) Paula Franck, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie Terri Hoffmann, St. Francis of Assisi, Wilsonville Linda Martin, Chair, St. Mary, Eugene The Rev. Jim Young, St. Paul, Salem Paige Lindley, St. Timothy, Brookings (2-year term)

Committee for Ordained Ministry Development (5-year terms) Mary Cramer, Trinity Cathedral, Portland The Rev. Kurt Neilson, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland Lee Garrett, Trinity Cathedral, Portland (2-year term)

The Secretary moved to confirm the appointments of the Convocation Deans (Canon 3.5) and to commission them and the convocation-elected Presidents. Passed.

Convocation Deans

Central: The Rev. Susan Church, St. Stephen, Newport; St. Luke, Waldport Columbia: The Rev. Steve Norcross, Ascension, Portland; William Temple House Metro-East: The Rev. Patricia Millard, Holy Cross/Santa Cruz, Boring South Coast: The Rev. Steve Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay Southern: The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph, St. Mark, Medford Sunset: The Rev. LouAnn Pickering, St. Gabriel, Portland Willamette: The Rev. Anne Moore, St. Hilda, Monmouth

Convocation Presidents (elected by Convocations)

Central: Michael Peacor, Resurrection, Eugene Columbia: James Baxendale, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Metro-East: Melissa Parkhurst, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland South Coast: Edna Auld, St. Christopher, Port Orford Southern: Pete Benham, St. George, Roseburg Sunset: Cynthia Reynolds, St. James, Tigard Willamette: Richard VanOrman, St. Paul, Salem

Sharon Rodgers, Standing Committee President and Presiding Officer, presented and commissioned the named persons to be commissioned as Deans and Presidents of Convocations and led the delegates in prayer.

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REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE: Sharon Rodgers, President of the Standing Committee:

2009 was a year of ups and downs for the Diocese of Oregon. The year began on a high note as the Search, Transition, and Standing Committees gathered in Eugene for a joint retreat in mid-January. At that retreat, the Rev. Robert Voyle led us in a process that resulted in agreed-upon lists of diocesan values, descriptive statements, and goals that were then used as the basis for our diocesan profile in our search for our next bishop.

Over the next several months Standing Committee received regular reports from the Search Committee about their progress. Unfortunately, during this same time period the world-wide economic crisis that came to a head in the fall of 2008 began to be felt more and more severely by the congregations of our diocese. Since the largest source of diocesan income is DPA payments from our churches, a serious shortfall began to develop between the projected 2009 income and actual receipts. As a result, at its May meeting Diocesan Council adopted a revised budget for 2009, which projected income $350,000 below what appeared in the budget that was adopted at the 2008 Convention. Council decided that $141,000 of the deficit needed to be deducted from administrative costs. They charged Standing Committee with deciding how those cuts should be implemented.

After considering several possible options, Standing Committee made the very difficult decision to cut three positions from the Diocesan staff. This was obviously extremely hard on the people who lost their jobs, but it was also very painful for their fellow staff members. In addition to cutting three positions, Standing Committee also found it necessary to cut the salaries of the remaining staff by 10% for the balance of this calendar year. We are grateful beyond words for the dedication to this diocese that your diocesan staff has displayed during this extremely difficult period of time. Thankfully, enough of a surplus accumulated by late October that Diocesan Council was able to restore the 10% salary cut at that point, for the remainder of the year.

In a further effort to streamline business practices at the diocesan level, Standing Committee called for the formation of a task force made up of representatives from Diocesan Council, the Board of Trustees, and Standing Committee to work with our Finance Officer Mary Miller in studying how we deal with payroll. After careful study the task force developed a proposal which they presented to all three governing bodies of the diocese, all of whom enthusiastically supported and approved the changes recommended in the proposal.

This task force was the beginning of a concerted effort to have the governing bodies of the diocese work together on behalf of us all. In late July the President Pro tem of the Board of Trustees, the Chair of Program and Budget, and the President of Standing Committee met in Eugene to talk about common diocesan concerns. Since then we have joined with our Chancellor in multiple conference calls to discuss diocesan business. As far as we know, this is the first time representatives of all our governing bodies have worked together in this manner. Hopefully this is a practice that can carry forward even after our new bishop has been consecrated.

Following the adoption of Resolution 2 at the 2008 Diocesan Convention, Standing Committee asked that the Deans and Presidents of Convocations develop a process for carrying out the dialogue around blessing of same gender unions called for by the resolution. In March of this year a group of Convocation Deans and Presidents, along with members of the Congregational Relations subcommittee of Diocesan Council, met to discuss how best to proceed. They developed a set of questions to be considered by convocations using an Appreciative Inquiry approach. All seven convocations carried out these conversations at some point during the spring and summer. The

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input received from the convocations is summarized in the very complete report which you will find in your convention packets.

On August 6, 2009 the co-chairs of the Search Committee presented to Standing Committee the names of three nominees for bishop. Standing Committee released those names to the diocese later that day. At the same time Standing Committee opened the three week window during which petition nominees could be submitted. We did not receive any, which means tomorrow morning this convention will choose our next bishop from the three nominees chosen by our Search Committee. Standing Committee is profoundly grateful to the Search Committee for the countless hours of hard work that they devoted to selecting the slate of nominees they presented to us, Likewise, we deeply appreciate the ongoing work of the Transition Committee. They coordinated the walkabout that took place three weeks ago, during which over 700 members of the diocese were able to experience the nominees firsthand.

This diocese has been blessed by so many people who have stepped forward to share their gifts in a host of different ways during the past year. It is Standing Committee’s fervent prayer that the level of commitment to diocesan ministry displayed by so many people during our time of transition will continue to grow in the years to come.

When I had the privilege of finally meeting our three nominees a few weeks ago, I told them that we are ready for them. Two years ago, eighteen months ago, we would not have been ready to elect a bishop. But we are ready now. We have looked long and hard at who and whose we are, at what we value, at how we want to be the body of Christ in this northwest corner of the Episcopal Church. And we have reflected on what kind of leader can best minister with us. I pray that after we leave here tonight, we will spend our time, in our waking and in our sleeping, listening for the still small voice of God. I pray that when we reconvene in the morning we will do so with our hearts and minds open so that it will be you and I and the Holy Spirit who will choose the next Bishop of Oregon. Amen.

ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF POLICY: The Presiding Officer called for any late Resolutions of Policy. Terri Hoffmann, Chair of the Committee on Resolutions of Policy, presented the following:

Late Resolution I – Submitted by the Diocesan Ministry of Christian Education and Lifelong Formation, the Rt. Rev. Sanford Z. K. Hampton, and Deputies and Alternates to the 2009 General Convention. The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation. The 2009 General Convention adopted the Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation (Resolution A083) and they call on all dioceses to promote and encourage lifelong formation. It was moved and passed to refer to the Committee on Resolutions of Policy.

Late Resolution II – Submitted by Ellen Nesbitt, Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development. That the Diocese of Oregon dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday. It was moved and passed to refer to the Committee on Resolutions of Policy.

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REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES: The Presiding Officer called upon the chair of the Nominating Committee, the Rev. Dick Loop, and to call for late nominations. As each name was read the nominees were asked to stand.

Standing Committee, Clerical Order: (four-year term): Nominated were: the Rev. Steve Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay; the Rev. Sandra “Raggs” Ragan, St. James, Tigard. The Rev. Sandra “Raggs” Ragan was elected. (one-year term): Nominated were: the Rev. Albert Krueger, St. Andrew, Portland; The Rev. Dn. Marla McGarry-Lawrence, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland. The Rev. Dn. Marla McGarry-Lawrence was elected.

Standing Committee, Lay Order: (four-year term): Nominated were: Kerlin Richter, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland; Patricia Wohlwend, Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis. Patricia Wohlwend was elected.

Board of Trustees, Clerical Order: (three-year term): Nominated was: the Very Rev. Anthony “Bud” Thurston, St John the Evangelist, Milwaukie. As there were no other nominees the Presiding Officer declared the Very Rev. Anthony “Bud” Thurston elected.

Board of Trustees, Lay Order: (three-year term): Nominated were: Weston M. “Tony” Johnson II, Ascension, Portland; Marcia Kelley, Prince of Peace, Salem. Marcia Kelley was elected.

Diocesan Council, Clerical Order: (elect two, three-year term): Nominated were: the Rev. Kathleen Galvin, St. Barnabas, McMinnville; the Rev. Patricia Millard, Holy Cross/Iglesia Santa Cruz, Boring; the Rev. Dn. Marjorie K. Oughton, St. Alban, Albany; the Rev. Julie H. Smith, St. Bede, Forest Grove. The Rev. Kathleen Galvin withdrew her nomination. The Rev. Patricia Millard and the Rev. Julie Smith were elected.

Diocesan Council, Lay Order (elect two, three-year term): Nominated were: Patty Adsit, St. Stephen, Newport; Donald E. Amundson, St. Andrew, Portland; Carol L. Davis, St. Thomas, Dallas; Richard A. Raub, St. Bartholomew, Portland. Patty Adsit and Carol L. Davis were elected.

Trinity Cathedral Chapter: (three-year term): Nominated were: The Rev. Dn. Ken Arnold, St. Stephen, Portland; The Rev. Phillip W. Ayers, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland. The Rev. Phillip W. Ayers was elected.

Trinity Cathedral Chapter: (one-year term): Nominated were: Catherine Healy, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland; the Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland. Catherine Healy was elected.

Oregon Episcopal School Board of Trustees: (elect three, three-year term): Nominated were: Ann C. Carter, Trinity Cathedral, Portland; Domingo Garcia, Jr., St. John the Baptist, Portland; Steve Lovett, Grace Memorial, Portland. There being no other nominations, the Presiding Officer declared Ann C. Carter, Domingo Garcia, Jr. and Steve Lovett elected.

Legacy Health System Board of Directors: (three-year term): Nominated were James Baxendale, Trinity Cathedral, Portland; Larry Chalew, All Saints, Portland; Holly Hendricks, Trinity Cathedral, Portland; Stan Smith, St. Barnabas, Portland; James R. Walker, St. Philip the Deacon, Portland. Holly Hendricks was elected.

RECESS: Following announcements, convention recessed at 9:30 p.m.

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F R I DAY , NOV E M B E R 20, 2009

CONVENTION RECONVENED: The Presiding Officer called the delegates to order at 8:35 a.m.

Nancy Gallagher, postulant to the priesthood and member of Resurrection, Eugene, led the delegates in Daily Devotions in the Morning.

ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES: The Secretary certified that a quorum of clergy and laity was registered and present on the floor.

ELECTION OF THE TENTH BISHOP OF OREGON: The Presiding Officer explained the balloting process before the balloting began, referring to the House Rules, Ten Special Rules of Order, Balloting Instructions and the Explanation of Election of a Bishop and Testimonial as published.

The Presiding Officer introduced the Very Rev. Roy Coulter, Chaplain to Convention, who led the convention in mediation and prayer.

FIRST BALLOT: The Presiding Officer called for the first ballot.

FIRST BALLOT: The results of the first ballot were announced. Total ballots cast: Clergy: 132 Lay: 198 Needed to elect: Clergy: 67 Lay: 100 Andrew MacBeth: Clergy: 31 Lay: 58 Britt Olson: Clergy: 32 Lay: 41 Michael Hanley Clergy: 69 Lay: 99

SECOND BALLOT: The second ballot was taken.

SECOND BALLOT: The result of the second ballot were announced. Total ballots cast: Clergy: 132 Lay: 198 Needed to elect: Clergy 67 Lay: 100 Andrew MacBeth: Clergy: 14 Lay: 36 Britt Olson: Clergy: 14 Lay: 16 Michael Hanley: Clergy: 104 Lay: 146

The Presiding Officer declared that the Rev. Michael J. Hanley is elected Tenth Bishop of Oregon. The Convention Chaplain offered a prayer of thanksgiving. Sharon Rodgers, President of the Standing Committee, reported on her telephone conversation with Michael Hanley.

ASSISTING BISHOP’S ADDRESS TO CONVENTION:

My friends, let us imitate the apostles. If you believe that an episcopal election is in the hands of God, do not be displeased at its outcome. If you are, it is with God that you are displeased... “for God has made his choice, and God knows how to dispose things for the best."

If you hadn't figured it out by now, these words are not mine but rather those of St. John Chrysostom, a 5th Century Patriarch of Constantinople and who is regarded as one of the great Saints of the Eastern Church. He is also commemorated on January 27th in our own Calendar. I don't know if Chrysostom was referring to his own election but if you agree with him, as I do, God has chosen, through you, Michael Hanley, to be the Tenth Bishop of Oregon.

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Over the past 20 months, I've been asked on numerous occasions, “What have you seen in the Diocese of Oregon? What words would you pass on to the next Bishop of this Diocese?”

First, I would say to Michael, “You have been called to a pretty healthy diocese. As would be the case in every diocese, Oregon is not without its problems and dilemmas, but you will be welcomed by a cadre of strongly committed and faithful lay and clergy leadership most evident in the growing governing partnership that has developed amongst the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council and Board of Trustees. And they are joined by the other 20,000 or so Episcopalians in the Diocese who stand ready to PARTNER with you, my brother in Christ, under the guidance of God's Holy Spirit, to move us forward in mission and ministry.”

MISSION. That would be my second word to the Bishop-elect. The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, observed that a Bishop has three essential responsibilities: to be a pastor, a teacher and to be a leader of the church in mission. He went on to suggest that the first has been overemphasized to the exclusion, especially of the last. I would pray and hope that Michael will help the Diocese of Oregon to once again become the Missional Church that established our 74 congregations in this part of the state. In my former "incarnation" in the advertising and marketing field, I learned that you have to have a good product and believe in it if you expect people to buy it. God has entrusted us with a wonderful, life-giving "product", The Gospel of Jesus Christ and a unique way of making it known through our beloved Episcopal Church. Unfortunately, many of us have become like ducks, sitting with our mouths wide open, expecting the fish to fly in through our red doors. We need to establish new congregations where an Episcopal presence might help move the Kingdom of God forward. We need to examine how we prepare people for mission and ministry and, where necessary, adapt to a changing culture with a rapidly growing ethnic constituency. We need to strengthen, and in some cases, restore our commitment to college work, historically and potentially the source of so much of this church's lay and ordained leadership and which, for a variety of reasons we allowed to lapse for many years.

May I suggest the obvious—or at least what should be obvious—that by our Baptisms we are all called to Mission, THE primary work of the church. But we must also humbly allow ourselves to be "missionized". What do our Latino and other non-Anglo sisters and brothers as well as "emerging church" folks have to share with us about the love, forgiveness and healing power of The Christ we all claim to follow? How might our worship express and enrich the work of the WHOLE people of God? In short, if we are to once again become a Missional Church we must begin by asking, "What is God calling us to be and do? rather than limiting our prayer and discernment to "What members want and what will they support?"

And now, a word to our Diocesan Staff. Thank you and bless you. You have been through a difficult year. Some of our colleagues have been released due to changing economic circumstances. You have made significant sacrifices of money, time and energy, unknown to most in the diocese, in order to serve the congregations committed to your care. I know that for these good folks their work has been a vocation, not a job. You will have the opportunity to honor Deirdre Steinberg and Stephanie Wight this evening. But along with them I would ask you to recognize, Roberto Arciniega, Marie Bagwell, Debbie Berthold, Beth Dieker, Marlyn Flanders, Lin Knight, Mary Miller, Sandy Norcross, Barbara Ross, Arlene Ullman and Richard VanOrman. Would you please stand and receive the appreciation of a most grateful Diocese of Oregon.

Finally, my Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Mari and I give thanks for the honor and privilege of serving with you for almost two years. You have welcomed us, loved is, encouraged

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us and cut me a lot of slack with your patience. My prayer is that you will do the same for Michael and Marla Hanley and I know you will.

I close with a final word for Bishop-elect Hanley in the form of a little limerick by Dick Watts entitled, "God to St. Peter, Upon Learning of the Death of Dr. Seuss." God says, I wish I'd thought to make a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz The best that I could do was a giraffe. Be sure to let Dr. Seuss in before the bishop- He made me laugh.

INTRODUCTION OF DIOCESAN STAFF: Roberto Arciniega, Hispanic Missioner Marie Bagwell, Administrative Team Secretary Debbie Berthold, Accounts Receivable Administrator/Finance Officer Assistant Beth Dieker, Director of Outdoor Ministries Marlyn Flanders, Insurance Administrator Lin Knight, Deployment Officer Sandy Norcross, Payroll Administrator/Accounts Payable Barbara Ross, Missioner For Christian Education and Lifelong Formation Deirdre Steinberg, Director of Communications Arlene Ullman, Vocations Officer Richard Van Orman, Diocesan Historian and Archivist Stephanie Wight, Resource Librarian

FIRST BALLOT: Following instructions by the Chair of Dispatch and Business, the delegates proceeded to the first ballot to elect members of diocesan governing bodies.

REPORT OF THE JUBILEE COMMITTEE: The Rev. Dennis j. Parker presented the report and presented three certificates and $1,000 each to Jubilee Centers at St. Barnabas, McMinnville, Grace, Astoria and St. Michael & All Angels, Portland.

INSURANCE REPORT: Marlyn Flanders, Insurance Administrator, discussed the new dental plan and presented an award to Holy Cross/Santa Cruz, Boring as “The Best Little Church in Oregon” for being the only church to receive zero recommendations for improvements to their building or grounds following inspection by Church Mutual risk manger.

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTION OF POLICY: Terri Hoffmann, chair, presented Resolution No. 2. The Resolution from the Diocese of East Tennessee on Health Care Coverage for All. It was moved that the Diocese of Oregon support this resolution. Resolution passes. (see Appendix, page 40)

Resolution No. 1: Same-Gender Blessings. It was moved to adopt this resolution. Resolution passes. (see Appendix, page 39)

Late Resolution I: The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation. Motion to amend as follows: [Appendix: General Convention Resolution AO82:] The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation [Explanation], General Convention Resolution AO82: Second. Passed. Resolution passes. (see Appendix, page 41)

Late Resolution II: Episcopal Relief and Development. Motion to amend by striking “through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world” and inserting “throughout the year with prayer and financial support.” Resolution passed as amended. (see Appendix, page 41)

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RECESS: Following noonday prayer led by Marlene Mutchler, postulant to the priesthood and member of All Saints, Hillsboro, the convention recessed at 12:00 p.m. for lunch.

CONVENTION RECONVENED: Convention reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

FIRST BALLOT: The results of the first ballot were announced and a second ballot was taken.

INTRODUCTION OF CLERGY NEW TO THE DIOCESE: The Secretary introduced clergy new to the diocese since last convention. As each name was read, they were asked to come forward.

Marjorie Oughton, deacon at St Alban, Albany Kristin White, transitional deacon at Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, IL Kerith Harding, transitional deacon at Christ and Holy Trinity, Westport, CT Derek Darves, transitional deacon at Epiphany, NYC, in training for CPE supervisor Marisa Tabizon Thompson, transitional deacon, chaplain at University of Oregon Kay Totten, deacon, St. Mary, Gardiner/Reedsport Bob Totten, vicar, St. Andrew, Florence Courtlyn Williams, rector, St. Thomas, Eugene Dale Carr, associate priest, St. Stephen, Portland Christopher Craun, rector, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland Susan Hazen, interim vicar, St. John, Bandon Albie Hazen, interim vicar, St James, Coquille, St. Paul, Powers Bobbi Parini, interim rector, St. Luke, Grants Pass Joseph Mikel, interim rector, St. Matthew, Eugene Tom Wilson, long-term supply priest, St. Francis, Sweet Home Karen Tiegs, rector, All Saints, Hillsboro JoAnne Bennett, rector, St. George, Roseburg

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The Very Rev. Anthony “Bud” Thurston, President Pro Tem, reported.

In a year of unpredictable financial stability, the Board of Trustees of the Diocese has met each month to manage the financial affairs of the diocese.

Like last year, the Board of Trustees has worked in the midst of significant changes and every attempt has been made to be deeply cognizant of our responsibility with diocesan funds, endowments and trusts.

Last year we reported on the issue of corporation sole, which has made it difficult to sustain decision making with numerous financial matters. A committee was been appointed to review changes to the Canons of the diocese to change the present legal arrangement of corporation sole. In the mind of the Board of Trustees, this action moves us forward in concert with many other dioceses who have omitted corporation sole in their diocesan structure. The Board has continued in honoring the requests that previously were the prerogative of the Bishop of Oregon. These include:

• Seminarian support • Critical and routine pastoral care needs of clergy and families • Ongoing regular annual requests—health care costs assistance • Clergy sabbaticals, conference and retreat requests.

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Your Board has continued its work of receiving requests for loans and grants from our congregations. Each month has seen a variety of requests from numerous parishes. In many cases each of these requests brings with it the optimistic hope of growth and new ministry opportunities.

For the remaining time before our new Bishop arrives, the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council and Board of Trustees have made a useful and helpful arrangement of a monthly meeting of the principles of these three groups, along with the Chancellor, in order that decisions can be made that each group has knowledge of and in light of the transparency needed to operate the diocese.

The Board of Trustees, over the last few months, has, through the Diocesan Treasurer and President ProTem initiated a number of visits to congregations who are dealing with severe financial difficulties. Many of our parishes are not current in their DPA and several parishes are also having difficulty meeting their parish payroll responsibilities. The Board will continue to work with each parish as we struggle through this recession and the Board is open and available for discussion regarding the meeting of DPA and payroll goals. Our desire is to be a pastoral presence as well as a listening board for ways in which congregations may make the best of these times.

A committee was appointed with representation from the Standing Committee, Board of Trustees and Diocesan Council to consider a re-design of the process by which the diocese handles clergy and parish staff payrolls as well as healthcare premiums. The recommendations of this committee are now being put into place.

As we approach a new year of financial management of the diocese, and the opportunity to work with a new Bishop, the Board of Trustee members continue to commit themselves to serving the diocese through the management of diocesan monies and programs related to its financial management.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER: Mike Stone, Treasurer, presented the report.

This has been a year of great financial challenges, both at the congregational and diocesan level. As congregations have struggled with reduced financial resources in this new economic climate, so has the diocesan office.

It was clear early this year that the budgets prepared in May and June 2008 were not going to be realistic in this economy, and Diocesan Council made the difficult, and unprecedented, decision to revise the operating budget in late May. The income projected from Diocesan Program Assessment was reduced by $350,000, which represents a 16.79% decrease from the budget voted on by convention last year, with that amount reflected in cuts to Program and Diocesan Staff.

The good news out of this drastic action is that the adjustment appears to have kept the Program Budget from continuing its decent into deficit, and we are now back in balance with revenues and expenses. Although this comes at the cost of three and a half full time positions at the diocesan office and a reduction of the majority of programs by one half.

Because the Board of Trustees is committed to openness and transparency, and the need to share the financial status of the diocese with its members, the decision was made to post our financial reports on the website. You are now able to read the most current Year to Date Program Budget

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Report, as well as the Audited Diocesan Financial Statements as they are posted. You will find these reports under the Finance Tab on the left side of the webpage.

The sale of the Triangle Lake Conference Center has been completed, and the Board of Trustees will be putting into effect the recommendations of the Triangle Lake Task Force that were established in 2006 and ratified by the current Board of Trustees in 2009. This process has begun, and you will be seeing more about it in the coming months.

We look forward in 2010 to providing the best services and support to all members of the diocese as we walk together.

CHURCH DIVINITY SCHOOL OF THE PACIFIC: Dean and President Donn Morgan addressed the delegates. This is his last year as dean and president. He expressed congratulations on the election of the Rev. Michael Hanley as bishop and thanked the delegates for their support to the seminary and students. He expressed the importance of theological education and reported on activity at the seminary. We are part of a changing church and the seminary changes as well. The Church of the West is the matrix of CDSP education.

SECOND BALLOT: The results of the second ballot were announced.

2010 BUDGET: The Rev. Jed Holdorph, reporting for the Committee on Program and Budget, presented the 2010 budget. He thanked the members of the committee, the Diocesan Council, Bud Thurston, Mike Stone, Mary Miller, Sharon Rodgers and the members of the Standing Committee. He also expressed thanks to the diocesan staff as they have born the cost of the economic pain this year. He expressed thanks to God for all of our gifts, in all things. He acknowledged that the process was complicated by the economic downturn, that it was painful and tough. It was moved, seconded and passed to adopt the budget.

REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Alice Speers, Convener, presented the annual Energy Conservation grants. St. Gabriel, Portland, was awarded $150 for an energy audit. St. Paul, Oregon City was awarded $550 for retrofitting to florescent lighting. St. Luke, Gresham received the Environmental Award for sustainable practices for their community garden and labyrinth.

CHURCH PERIODICAL CLUB: The Rev. Dn. Nancy Mulheim gave a brief description of the program and awards to seminarians Laurel Hart and Nancy Gallagher and honored the congregations of Holy Spirit, Sutherlin and Ascension Riddle for their Miles of Pennies and long support of the program. St. Bartholomew, Beaverton, St. Paul’s, Oregon City, and St. Mary’s, Eugene all received certificates for their Miles of Pennies support.

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT: Ellen Nesbitt, Convener, reported that $18,330.78 has been collected so far for Nets for Life. This will be matched up to $250,000 as of November 30th. This equals 5,833 nets, which will save 17,000 lives. Also provided $20,457 for youth scholarships.

MOTION: Motion from the floor to address before recess Proposal 2, Diocesan Program Fund amendment to the canons. Second. Requires a majority of two-thirds to pass. Discussion. Motion did not succeed.

RECESS: Following announcements and an Order of Worship for the Evening led by the Rev. Roberto Arciniega, the convention recessed at 5:00 p.m. A social hour and Jubilee banquet followed at 6:00 p.m.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

CONVENTION RECONVENES: The Presiding Officer called the convention to order at 8:35 AM. Morning Worship was led by seminarian Heather Wenrick, Trinity Cathedral, Portland.

SKYPE TRANSMISSION: Bishop-elect Michael Hanley spoke to the convention via Skype transmission projection. He expressed his deep gratitude for his election.

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUION AND CANONS: Mr. Paul Dakopolos, Chancellor of the Diocese and Chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons, was recognized by the Presiding Officer to report on behalf of the Committee.

Proposal 2 - Diocesan Program Fund: Mr. Dakopolos presented the Second Reading of Canon 5.2. (see Appendix, page 42) A motion to amend by substitution Proposal 2. Second. Discussion. Motion set aside. Discussion of Second Reading of Canon 5.2. A motion to amend Section 3, sub (b) be amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 18 percent in the second sentence. Second. Vote on amendment. Amendment passed by simple majority. A motion to amend: divide proposal 2 into three distinct sections, each with its own discussion and vote. The division is as follows: 1. Canon 5.2: Section 4 (a) (proposed); 2. Canon 5.2: Section 4 (b) (proposed); 3. All other pieces. Second. Discussion. Motion failed. A motion to amend: replace Section 4B, Canon 5.2 beginning “Failure…” with “parishes or missions which do not comply with Section 3 of this canon or to pay such assessed costs for two consecutive years will be referred to the Bishop’s office for intervention and follow up.” Second. A motion was made to refer to a task force to be appointed by the Bishop-elect with a request to develop a more complete plan for working with congregations facing financial difficulties and such other improvements as it may deem appropriate. Second. Motion to end discussion. Second. Motion to end discussion passed. Motion to refer defeated. Discussion of amendment. Amendment failed. Motion to close discussion on motion to substitute. Substitution passed by a two-thirds vote in both orders. Vote on proposal as perfected by order. Clergy two-thirds in favor; lay two-thirds in favor. Passed.

Proposed constitutional change 1 – Convention: Mr. Dakopolos presented this proposal (see Appendix page 41) to change Article 5 Convention to allow duly elected or appointment Lay members of Board of Trustees, Standing Committee, and Diocesan Council the right to vote at annual Conventions. Passed by majority of both orders. Shall lie over for consideration and final action at the next annual meeting of the convention.

FUND FOR POOR AND HOMELESS: Sydney Brewster presented recognition awards for community gardens to St. Mark, Medford, St. Luke, Gresham, and St Michael/San Miguel, Newberg.

RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY: The Rev. Dn. Pauline Morrison, the Rev. Carol Sedlacek and the Rev. Wes Sedlacek presented the Resolutions of Courtesy by singing a litany (see Appendix, page 45). Motion to amend by adding Mary Miller. Second. It was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt the resolutions as amended.

Following announcements, Assisting Bishop Sanford Z. K. Hampton led the delegates in the Renewal of Baptismal Vows. The Diocesan Convention was adjourned at 11:10 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Marie Bagwell Assistant Secretary of Convention

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The 122nd Convention

of the Diocese of Oregon

will be held at the

Hilton Hotel Conference Center in Eugene, Oregon

Thursday through Saturday

October 28 – 30, 2010

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SECTION 2 LAY DELEGATES TO 120th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Article V, Sec. 5 of the Constitution, cites authority for the number of Delegates that each congregation is entitled to send to Convention.

Sec. 5. Lay members shall consist of Delegates from Parishes and Missions as provided in this section. The number of Lay Delegates to Convention for each Parish and Organized Mission in union with the Convention, and with written approval of the Bishop, from each Parochial Mission shall be according to the following schedule:

*Pledging Units Delegates 0 - 50 2 51-100 3 101-200 4 201-300 5 301-400 6 401-500 7 501 or more 8

*Pledging Units are families or individuals who are not members of another pledging family within the Parish or Mission, who have made written pledges for the year in which the selection of Delegates takes place.

(Two names with a / indicates an alternate took over for a delegate during the convention.)

ALBANY, St. Alban (3 delegates) Charles Mouradian, Dolores Mouradian, Art Stevens

ASHLAND, Trinity (4 delegates) Anne McCollom, Suzanne Lang, James Johnson, John Ferris

ASTORIA, Grace (3 delegates) Nancy Hakala, Peter Hoffman, Karin Temple

BANDON, St. John (2 delegates) Kay Marino, Denise Skillman

BEAVERTON, St. Bartholomew (4 delegates) Florette Lewis, Caroline Sullivan, Dick Raub, Stu Cato

BORING, Holy Cross (2 delegates) Julio Sanchez, Gabriela Millán

BROOKINGS, St. Timothy (2 delegates) Patricia Graves, Stephen Graves

CAVE JUNCTION, St. Matthias (2 delegates) none

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COOS BAY, Emmanuel (4 delegates) Judy Heaney, Dick Heaney, Arlene Peil, Fran Whitaker

COQUILLE, St. James (2 delegates) Judith L. Weeks, Nori Gardner

CORVALLIS, Church of the Good Samaritan (4 delegates) Cammie Bella, Helen Hedberg, Ashley Larew, Pat Wohlwend

COTTAGE GROVE, St. Andrew (2 delegates) Kathy Benno, Bobette Peterson

DALLAS, St. Thomas (2 delegates) Caprice Rosato, Julie Carpenter

DRAIN, St. David (2 delegates) Mary Jane Hartsough, Jane Stewart

EUGENE, Church of the Resurrection (3 delegates) Sandi Orbell, Aliza Fones, Helen Reed

EUGENE, St. Mary (5 delegates) Lew Powell, Hanna Dean, Louise Fortuna, Carolyn Gates, Sharon Rodgers

EUGENE, St. Matthew (2 delegates) Audrey Duckworth, Bev Peck

EUGENE, St. Thomas (3 delegates) Leonard Calvert, Peggy Heltman, Thomas Whitehead

FLORENCE, St. Andrew (3 delegates) John Evanow, Ann Evanow, David Owens

FOREST GROVE, St. Bede (3 delegates) Bonnie Wakeman, Scott Richards, Mick Werve

GARDINER, St. Mary the Virgin (2 delegates) Nancy Soleim, Pat Bowers

GOLD BEACH, St. Matthew (2 delegates) Nancy Baum, Eldon Woods

GRANTS PASS, St. Luke (3 delegates) Susan Lee Hall, Mike Dawson, Laurel Samson

GRESHAM, St. Aidan (3 delegates) Rob Stolz, Byron McKinlay, Bill Pratt

GRESHAM, St. Luke the Physician (2 delegates) Linda Simmons, Kyle Wiseley

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HILLSBORO, All Saints (2 delegates) Marlene Mutchler, Jan Pedersen

HILLSBORO, San Pablo (2 delegates) José Rubio, Sabino Sardineta

LAKE OSWEGO, Christ Church (8 delegates) Mike Anthony, Ann Frazier, Sean Wall, Joy Hessian, Kim Lindstrand, Sara Sather, Ed Slavin

LEBANON, St. Martin (3 delegates) Jim Johnson, Ray Hendricks, Patty Linn

LINCOLN CITY, St. James (3 delegates) Suzanne Ross, Bonnie Gatlin

MANZANITA, St. Catherine of Alexandria (3 delegates) Ann Andriesse, Byron Melton, Janet Lease

MC MINNVILLE, St. Barnabas (3 delegates) JacE Macy, Rob Tanner, Sue Davison

MEDFORD, St. Mark (4 delegates) Debra McFadden, David McFadden, Bob Wille, Ramona Templin

MILWAUKIE, St. John the Evangelist (4 delegates) Mary Dettmann, Rose Reardon, Maria Aikin, Linda Kidd

MONMOUTH, St. Hilda (2 delegates) Sherrill Breen, Hilary Russell

NEWBERG, St. Michael/San Miguel (2 delegates) Cindra Gray, Rob Roholt

NEWPORT, St. Stephen (2 delegates) Jan Sedlacek, Patty Adsit

OREGON CITY, St. Paul (3 delegates) Kathy Fullerton, Caryl Strance, Jack Caldwell

PORTLAND, All Saints (4 delegates) Shirley Jones, Susanne Bateman, Chuck Martin, Sara Springer

PORTLAND, Ascension (2 delegates) Terry Horley, Eloise Gibson

PORTLAND, Grace Memorial (4 delegates) Barbara Brecht, Charles McGee II, Le Ann Snyder, Larry Snyder

PORTLAND, St. Andrew (2 delegates) Janet Setness, Don Amundson

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PORTLAND, St. Barnabas (3 delegates) Shiela Dougherty, Elizabeth Dauntless, Carolyn Nelson

PORTLAND, St. David of Wales (2 delegates) Brain Bilyeu, Molly Bilyeu

PORTLAND, St. Gabriel the Archangel (3 delegates) Tim Reifsteck, Denise McMillan, Don Erickson

PORTLAND, Parish of St. John the Baptist (4 delegates) Brenda Henderson, Mary Dorscheimer, Liz O’Callaghan, Michael Hunter-Bernstein

PORTLAND, St. Matthew (3 delegates) Danika Hill, Margie Enriques, Carol Williamson

PORTLAND, St. Michael & All Angels (5 delegates) Rob Downer, Melissa Parkhurst, Dan Bagwell, Kathy Buhl, Mitch Oglesby

PORTLAND, SS. Peter and Paul (3 delegates) Tamara L. B. West, Gerri Cates, Cat Healy

PORTLAND, St. Philip the Deacon (3 delegates) James Walker, Gail Thompson, Patricia Dickerson

PORTLAND, St. Stephen (3 delegates) Mic Fleming, Stephen Snyder, Kelly Laslie

PORTLAND, Trinity Cathedral (8 delegates) James Baxendale, Catherine Clark, Margaret Clark, Tobin Weaver, Holly Hendricks, David Mitchell, Chapman Dix, Elizabeth Winslow

PORT ORFORD, St. Christopher (2 delegates) Edna Auld, Frank Smith

POWERS, St. Paul (2 delegates) Mary Blowdell, Tony Garcia

PROSPECT, Church of the Good Shepherd (2 delegates) Delores Hall, Esther Brown

RIDDLE, Church of the Ascension (2 delegates) JoAnn Goodwin, Janice Parret

ROSEBURG, St. George (3 delegates) Faye Benham, Pete Benham, Sally Appell

SALEM, Prince of Peace (2 delegates) Marcia Kelley, Charlie Rembert

SALEM, St. Paul (6 delegates) Sydney Brewster, Martin Loring, Mary Borner, Dennis Fisher, Bob Muir, Jean Bissell

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SALEM, St. Timothy (3 delegates) Ann Marie Bandfield, James Whitney, Ruth Speaker

SEASIDE, Calvary (3 delegates) Albert Carder, Robert Stricklin, Rollin Mason

SHADY COVE, St. Martin (2 delegates) Harry Piper, Joan Loveless

SILVERTON, St. Edward (2 delegates) John Holliday, Judith Holliday

SPRINGFIELD, St. John the Divine (2 delegates) Kevin Gore, Carol James

ST. HELENS, Christ Church (2 delegates) Jennifer Greenleaf, Peggy Rolf

STAYTON, Christ the King on the Santiam (2 delegates) Jocelyn Wagner, June Laundry

SUTHERLIN, Holy Spirit (2 delegates) Pauline Holley, Margo Wilkins

SWEET HOME, St. Francis (2 delegates) Gerry Thompson, Max Thompson

TIGARD, St. James (3 delegates) Cynthia Reynolds, Marian Mirsky, Elsie Edge

TILLAMOOK, St. Alban (2 delegates) Donald Sheneberger, John Sandusky

TOLEDO, St. John (2 delegates) Ron Hart, Christianna Poling

WALDPORT, St. Luke's by the Sea (2 delegates) Brian Hanna, Julie Pearce

WILSONVILLE, St. Francis of Assisi (3 delegates) Ellen Onstad, jack Nunn, Donna Robinson-Bohr

WOODBURN, St. Mary (2 delegates) Donald Briskey, Patsy L. Hamer

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SECTION 3 DIRECTORY OF THE DIOCESE

Diocesan Offices: 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland, Oregon 97219 Telephone: 503-636-5613 or 1-800-452-2562 FAX: 503-636-5616

OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE Assisting Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Sanford Z. K. Hampton Secretary of the Diocese: The Very Rev. Hollinshead Knight Assistant Secretary: Arlene Ullman Treasurer of the Diocese: Michael Stone Registrar for the Diocese: Marie Bagwell Finance Officer: Mary Miller Chancellor: Paul Dakopolos

STANDING COMMITTEE Terms Expiring in 2010 The Rev. Dn. Marla McGarry-Lawrence, St. Michael’s, Portland Dan Martin, St. Mary, Eugene Terms Expiring in 2011 The Rev. Simon Justice, Good Samaritan, Corvallis Sharon Rodgers, St. Mary, Eugene Terms Expiring in 2012 The Rev. Brandon Filbert, St. Timothy, Salem Judy Cato, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton Terms Expiring in 2013 The Rev. Sandra “Raggs” Ragan, St. James, Tigard Patricia Wohlwend, Good Samaritan, Corvallis

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Chancellor: Paul Dakopolos The Treasurer: Michael Stone The Finance Officer: Mary Miller The Secretary: The Very Rev. Hollinshead Knight President Pro-Tem The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston Terms Expiring in 2010 The Rev. Richard Loop, Grace, Astoria Stuart Morris, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland Terms Expiring in 2011 The Rev. David Sweeney, Calvary, Seaside James Baxendale, Trinity Cathedral Terms Expiring in 2012 The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie Marcia Kelley, Prince of Peace, Salem

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DEANS OF CONVOCATIONS 2009 Central The Rev. Susan Church, St. Stephen’s, Newport Columbia The Rev. Steve Norcross, Ascension, Portland Metro-East The Rev. Patricia Millard, Holy Cross/Santa Cruz, Boring South Coast The Rev. Steve Tyson, Emmanuel, Coos Bay Southern The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph II, St. Mark’s, Medford Sunset The Rev. LouAnn Pickering, St. Gabriel the Archangel, Portland Willamette The Rev. Anne Moore, St. Hilda’s, Monmouth

PRESIDENTS OF CONVOCATIONS Central Michael Peacor, Resurrection, Eugene Columbia James Baxendale, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Metro-East Melissa Parkhurst, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland South Coast Edna Auld, St. Christopher, Port Orford Southern Pete Benham, St. George, Roseburg Sunset Cynthia Reynolds, St. James, Tigard Willamette Richard L. Van Orman, St. Paul’s, Salem

DIOCESAN COUNCIL Ex-Officio The Assisting Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Sanford Z. K. Hampton The Secretary: The Very Rev. Hollinshead Knight Members-at-Large: Terms Expiring in 2010 The Rev. Dn. Nancy Crawford, St. Mary, Eugene The Rev. Peter Fones, St. John the Divine, Springfield John Davis, St. Thomas, Dallas Barbara Brecht, Grace Memorial, Portland Terms Expiring in 2011 The Rev. Robert Morrison, St. James, Lincoln City The Rev. Jaime Sanders, St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukie Florette Lewis, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton James Johnson, Trinity, Ashland Terms Expiring in 2012 The Rev. Patricia Millard, Holy Cross/Santa Cruz, Boring The Rev. Julie Smith, St. Bede’s, Forest Grove Patty Adsit, St. Stephen’s, Newport Carol Davis, St. Thomas, Dallas

CONVOCATION REPRESENTATIVES Central The Rev. Jo Miller, St. Matthew’s, Eugene Helen Reed, Church of the Resurrection, Eugene Columbia The Rev. Robert B. Sipe, Christ Church, St. Helens Chapman Dix, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Metro-East The Rev.Dr. Caroline Litzenberger, St. Michael & All Angels, Portland Kyle Wiseley, St. Luke’s, Gresham South Coast The Rev. Kay Wood, St. Matthew’s, Gold Beach Karla Lewis, St. Matthew, Gold Beach Southern The Rev. JoAnne Bennett, St. George’s, Roseburg

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Mrs. Margo Wilkins, Holy Spirit, Sutherlin Sunset The Rev. Charlotte Wells, St. Bartholomew’s, Beaverton Mike Anthony, Christ Church, Lake Oswego Willamette: The Rev. Anne Moore, St. Hilda, Monmouth Suzanne Ross, St. James, Lincoln City

OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL – BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Terms Expiring in 2010 Kirk Bass, St. Gabriel, Portland Brenda Henderson, St. John the Baptist, Portland Clent Richardson, Christ Church, Lake Oswego Terms Expiring in 2011 Elizabeth Highet, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Mark Hochgesang St. John the Baptist, Portland The Rev. LD Wood-Hull, St. Barnabas, Portland Terms Expiring in 2012 Domingo Garcia, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Ann C. Carter, Trinity Cathedral, Portland Steve Lovett, Grace Memorial, Portland

LEGACY HEALTH SYSTEM - BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Term Expiring in 2012 Holly Hendricks, Trinity Cathedral, Portland

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REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

CLERGY ADDITIONS:

By Ordination:

Kelly Carlson January 10, 2009 Marjorie Oughton February 28, 2009 Lance Peeler April 4, 2009 Kerith Anne Harding May 30, 2009 Marisa Tabizon Thompson May 30, 2009 Derek Darves-Bornoz December 4, 2009 Kristin Lee Uffelman White December 5, 2009

By Transfer In:

Charlotte Wells April 28, 2009 Courtlyn G. Williams September 1, 2009 Julia Kay Totten September 1, 2009 Christopher Craun September 22, 2009 Dale Carr September 22, 2009 JoAnne Bennett November 23, 2009 Shana M. P. McCauley November 24, 2009 Nathanael LeRud December 10, 2009

CLERGY REMOVALS:

By Death: Jean McAfee February 21, 2009 Leroy Cox September 20, 2009 Walter Parker November 11, 2009

By Transfer Out: Kelly Carlson Marcy 6, 2009 Robert Burton May 14, 2009 Kendall Haynes October 15, 2009 Thomas Sramek October 17, 2009

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POSTULANTS AND CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS:

Postulants – for the Diaconate:

Laurel Hart St. Michael & All Angels, Portland

Postulants – for the Priesthood

Marlene Mutchler All Saints, Hillsboro Jon White St. Gabriel, Portland Nancy Gallagher Church of the Resurrection, Eugene

Candidates – for the Priesthood:

Kerith Harding Trinity Cathedral, Portland Marisa Tabizon Thompson St. John the Baptist, Portland Heather Wenrick Trinity Cathedral, Portland

DIOCESAN INSTITUTIONS

The legal corporate title (as enclosed in quotation marks) through which the business pertaining to the Church and its charities is transacted, is set forth here for the convenience of those contemplating gifts, devises or grants of real estate.

"PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF OREGON (CORPORATION SOLE)" This corporation is a Corporation Sole, represented by the Bishop and his successors in office, in perpetuity. A convenient legal depository of funds and property held for the benefit of the Church. The funds are administered by the Bishop and invested in the Diocese of Oregon Pooled Investment Fund.

"THE DIOCESE OF OREGON" The Church in this Diocese is incorporated under the name of The Diocese of Oregon, 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland, Oregon 97219. The corporation holds in trust all property given for objects connected with the Church in this Diocese other than property held by parochial or other corporations. The Bishop and the Officers and Board of Trustees, elected by the Diocesan Convention, administer the funds.

"LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER" A part of the Legacy Health System, this nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, 1015 NW 22"d Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97210. The Bishop and one Director, elected by Diocesan Convention, serve on the Legacy Health System Board of Directors.

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"GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CORVALLIS" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates the Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, Oregon 97339. The Bishop is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and appoints two additional Board members.

"SAMARITAN VILLAGE" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Samaritan Village, 285 NW 35th Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330, the retirement facility sponsored by The Diocese of Oregon. This facility has been in operation since September 1, 1962 and continues to operate at full capacity, with a short waiting list. The Bishop is President of the Board of Trustees.

"OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates Oregon Episcopal School, a school for boys and girls, formerly known as St. Helen's Hall and Bishop Dagwell Hall, at 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, Oregon 97223. The Bishop serves as Chairman of the Board and the Diocesan Convention elects nine Trustees, annually electing three Trustees to serve three-year terms on a rotation basis.

"CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COUNSELING" This nonprofit corporation controls, manages and operates the Center for Community Counseling, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene, Oregon 97401, a counseling agency. The Bishop appoints one member of the Board of Directors.

I hereby certify that the foregoing are the names of all of the Diocesan Institutions.

The Very Rev. Hollinshead Knight, Secretary

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OFFICIAL ACTS

January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 The Right Reverend Sanford Z. K. Hampton, Assisting Bishop

Ordinations to the Diaconate: Marjorie Oughton February 28, 2009 St. Albans, Albany

Ordinations to the Priesthood: Kelly Carlson January 10, 2009 St. Peter’s, St. Louis The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri on behalf of Bishop Hampton Lance Peeler April 4, 2009 Good Samaritan, Corvallis Derek Darves-Bornoz December 4, 2009 Epiphany, New York The Rt. Rev. Catherine S. Roskam, Bishop Suffragan of New York on behalf of Bishop Hampton Kristin Lee Uffleman White December 5, 2009 St. James Cathedral, Chicago The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago on behalf of Bishop Hampton

Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate: Kristin Lee Uffleman White May 30, 2009 Trinity Cathedral Kerith Anne Harding May 30, 2009 Trinity Cathedral Derek Yves Darves-Bornoz May 30, 2009 Trinity Cathedral Marisa Tabizon Thompson May 30, 2009 Trinity Cathedral

Postulants and Candidates: Admitted three persons as Postulants for the Priesthood; also admitted one person as Candidate for the Priesthood.

Inhibition: The Rev. Scott Browning, September 3, 2009

Other Official Acts: Confirmations: Bishop Hampton: 106 Bishop Ladehoff: 12 Bishop Thornton: 2

Baptisms: Bishop Hampton: 10

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist: Bishop Hampton: 31 Bishop Ladehoff: 1 Bishop Thornton: 1

Dedication of New Facilities: Bishop Hampton: 1

Celebration of New Ministry:

The Rev. Jennifer Creswell July 27, 2009 St. Luke, Gresham The Rev. JoAnne Bennett August 3, 2009 St. George, Roseburg The Rev. Christopher Craun November 28, 2009 St. Michael & All Angels, Portland

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CONGREGATIONS OF THE DIOCESE

THE CATHEDRAL: Organized: PORTLAND: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral March 18, 1873 (Consecrated as Cathedral November 19, 1993)

ORGANIZED PARISHES: Incorporated: ASHLAND: Trinity May 11, 1950 ASTORIA: Grace April 7, 1883 BEAVERTON: St. Bartholomew November 13, 1964 COOS BAY: Emmanuel September 15, 1911 CORVALLIS: Church of the Good Samaritan May 23, 1891 EUGENE: Church of the Resurrection April 4, 2004 EUGENE St. Mary June 2, 1887 EUGENE St. Matthew November 20, 1999 EUGENE St. Thomas August 20, 1973 GRANTS PASS: St. Luke June 16, 1944 GRESHAM: St. Aidan January 1, 1968 GRESHAM St. Luke the Physician May 25, 1955 HILLSBORO: All Saints May 21, 1953 LAKE OSWEGO: Christ Church April 24, 1953 LEBANON: St. Martin April 24, 1953 LINCOLN CITY: St. James April 4, 1991 McMINNVILLE: St. Barnabas April 19, 1945 MEDFORD: St. Mark September 15, 1911 MILWAUKIE: St. John the Evangelist May 25, 1954 OREGON CITY: St. Paul May 19, 1873 PORTLAND: All Saints May 9, 1945 Ascension December, 1984 Grace Memorial June 2, 1910 St. Barnabas June 3, 1953 St. David of Wales September 3, 1880 Parish of St. John the Baptist December 2, 1973 St. Matthew November 30, 1979 St. Michael & All Angels March 10, 1937 SS. Peter and Paul May 10, 1979 St. Philip the Deacon December 18, 1979 St. Stephen July 22, 1973 ROSEBURG: St. George May 12, 1944 SALEM: St. Paul May 14, 1884 SALEM St. Timothy December 16, 1982 SEASIDE: Calvary May 28, 1954 SPRINGFIELD: St. John the Divine January 6, 1983 TIGARD: St. James November 18, 1975 TILLAMOOK: St. Alban April 14, 1958 WILSONVILLE: St. Francis of Assisi December 22, 1989

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ORGANIZED MISSIONS: Organized: ALBANY: St. Alban January 18, 1991 BANDON: St. John January 1922 BORING: Holy Cross November 30, 1975 BROOKINGS: St. Timothy August 14, 1951 CAVE JUNCTION: St. Matthias February 15, 1953 COQUILLE: St. James - resumed mission status 1973 COTTAGE GROVE: St. Andrew October 24, 1974 DALLAS: St. Thomas January 25, 1951 DRAIN: St. David June 11, 1952 FLORENCE: St. Andrew 1955 FOREST GROVE: St. Bede December 13, 1959 GARDINER: St. Mary the Virgin April, 1945 GOLD BEACH: St. Matthew 1951 MANZANITA: St. Catherine of Alexandria November 17, 1994 MONMOUTH: St. Hilda September 1, 1953 NEWBERG: St. Michael/San Miguel February 27, 1955 NEWPORT: St. Stephen April, 1942 PORTLAND: St. Andrew April, 1939 PORTLAND: St. Gabriel the Archangel (Aloha) October, 1985 PORT ORFORD: St. Christopher April 17, 1944 POWERS: St. Paul July 10, 1950 PROSPECT: Church of the Good Shepherd March 28, 1952 RIDDLE: Church of the Ascension April 10, 1951 ST. HELENS: Christ Church - resumed mission status January, 1977 SALEM: Prince of Peace November 17, 1994 SHADY COVE: St. Martin November 14, 1957 SILVERTON: St. Edward 1956 STAYTON: Christ the King on the Santiam January 28, 1978 SUTHERLIN: Holy Spirit-reorganized February 27, 1955 SWEET HOME: St. Francis September 14, 1952 TOLEDO: St. John - resumed mission status 1973 WALDPORT: St. Luke's by the Sea August 12, 1949 WOODBURN: St. Mary December 3, 1946

UNORGANIZED MISSIONS: HILLSBORO: Mission San Pablo (Hispanic Mission) 1980

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CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF OREGON As of December 31, 2009

1946 August 19, 1946 TYSON, Alfred S. – Retired

1951 June 23, 1951 GRAFE, Robert F. – Retired

1956 September 30, 1956 HAVILL, Francis G. – Retired

1959 February 1, 1959 HALL, Everett R. – Retired

1960 November 7, 1960 BISHOP, Edwin L. – Retired

1963 June 24, 1963 DUBAY, Joseph A. – Retired, Canon, Trinity Cathedral June 24, 1963 LIKOWSKI, James B. – Retired

1964 January 22, 1964 WALSTER, Don B. – Retired June 29, 1964 WILSON, Donald R. – Retired

1965 March 31, 1965 RAMEY, Lloyd F. - Deacon, non-parochial June 29, 1965 HAZELETT, Jackson R. – Retired

1967 January 26, 1967 FALBY, Chester E. – Retired, Assistant, St. Catherine, Manzanita, Chaplain to the Retired

1968 February 15, 1968 LEOVY, Jr., James. G. – Retired, Chaplain to the Retired June 26, 1968 McMURREN, Jay. J. – Retired, Interim Vicar, St. Thomas, Dallas

1969 June 24, 1969 TREWHELLA, Charles K. – Retired

1971 April 27, 1971 ENG, Lincoln P. – Retired June 22, 1971 MEIER, Kermit I. – Retired, non-parochial

1972 August 10, 1972 OLSEN, David L. – Retired/Supply Priest August 10, 1972 PACE, David T. – Retired, Associate, St. Michael’s, Portland October 16, 1972 FERGUSON, Raymond A. – Rector, St. Alban, Tillamook

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1973 August 1, 1973 HILYARD, Jack L. – Retired, Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Portland August 27, 1973 McKENZIE, William B. – Retired, Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Portland September 7, 1973 HARRIS, M. Hugh – Retired, non-parochial December 16, 1973 ROTHAUGE, Arlin J. – Retired, non-parochial

1975 July 22, 1975 ANDREWS, Arthur E. – Chaplain, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland

1976 January 7, 1976 CUMMINS, Thomas W. – Retired March 30, 1975 TREADWELL, Richard A. – Retired November 30, 1976 BOSTON, James. T. – Retired, Supply Priest December 15, 1976 WATSON, William B. – Retired

1977 February 8, 1977 LONG, James G. – Retired, non-parochial May 24, 1977 WARREN, Lindsay D. – Retired, Priest Associate, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland August 1, 1977 WAGNER, Jr., William H. – Retired, non-parochial

1978 March 15, 1978 McCAGG, Lauriston H. – Retired, non-parochial September 20, 1978 PARDINGTON, III, G. Palmer – Retired, Associate Priest, St. Stephen, Portland

1979 April 24, 1979 HARRELL, Linda J., - non-parochial August 20, 1979 MacKENDRICK, Gary W. – non-parochial August 24, 1979 BOOZER, Alcena E. C. – Rector, St. Philip, Portland September 1, 1979 EATON, Donald B. – Retired, Supply Priest December 1, 1979 SCANNELL, John S. – Retired, Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Portland, Chaplain to the Retired December 1, 1979 SCHADEWITZ, M. Ramsey – Retired

1980 April 18, 1980 BRUCE, John A. – Retired June 13, 1980 CRUMB, Lawrence N. – Retired, Interim Vicar, St. Andrew, Cottage Grove

1981 September 4, 1981 COULTER, C. Roy – Retired, Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Portland

1982 January 22, 1982 BERKTOLD, Theodore A. – Rector, St. Mary, Eugene June 28, 1982 GOMAN, Jon G. – Chaplain, Oregon State University, Corvallis

1983 June 28, 1983 MORRISON, Robert P. – Retired October 17, 1983 BERKTOLD, Brenda C. – Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene

1984 January 27, 1984 LONERGAN, Robert T. – Vicar, Ascension, Riddle and Holy Spirit, Sutherlin

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February 1, 1984 SHULDA, David L. – Deacon, St. John, Springfield May 11, 1984 TOLL, Richard K. – Retired, National Chairman, Friends of Sabeel May 30, 1984 KRUEGER, Albert P. – Vicar, St. Andrew, Portland

1985 June 22, 1985 CHURCH, Susan C. – Vicar, St. Stephen, Newport and St. Luke, Waldport November 30, 1985 LADEHOFF, Robert L. – Retired Bishop of Oregon

1987 April 1, 1987 CLOSE, David W. – Retired, non-parochial May 8, 1987 BULLOCK, A. Richard – Retired, Assisting Priest, St. Michael, Portland July 1, 1987 HAYNES, Ralph D. – Retired November 1, 1987 RICHARD, Helen T. – Deacon, St. Martin, Lebanon

1988 January 9, 1988 VAN, Maron I. – Deacon, Resurrection, Eugene February 14, 1988 FLOYD, Theresa A., - Deacon, Non-parochial February 15, 1988 DOLPH, Scott M. – Rector, St. Aidan, Gresham June 29, 1988 BRISTOL, Joani E. – Deacon, St. Luke, Grants Pass

1989 March 13, 1989 HOUSER, Lucy – Retired, Deacon, Grace, Portland June 18, 1989 WELDON, Jonathan N. – non-parochial July 6, 1989 SCHNEIDER, Stephen V. – Rector, Grace, Portland July 18, 1989 STEWART, Clifford T. – Retired October 24, 1989 WILLIAMS, Roger S. – Retired, non-parochial November 29, 1989 McCARTHY, William R. – Retired, Chaplain to the Retired; Bishop’s Representative to Samaritan Village

1990 June 10, 1990 DRYNAN, Thomas S. – Retired, non-parochial July 10, 1990 BERNHARD, Margaret M. – Deacon, Good Samaritan, Corvallis August 15, 1990 HAMMOND, Constance A. – Retired, Assisting Priest, All Saints, Portland October 12, 1990 REYNOLDS, Rodger J. – Deacon, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton December 27, 1990 GOOLD, Janis L. – Deacon, St. Stephen, Newport

1991 January 10, 1991 LeROY, Melinda Perkins – Deacon, St. Catherine, Manzanita June 11, 1991 BORG, Marianne Wells – Canon, Center for Spiritual Development, Trinity Cathedral September 24, 1991 NORCROSS, Stephen C. – Director of Pastoral Services, William Temple House; Interim Rector, Ascension, Portland September 27, 1991 THURSTON, Anthony C. – Retired, Priest in Charge, St. John, Milwaukie October 1, 1991 VEALE, Donald M. – Retired, non-parochial

1992 January 16, 1992 BROWN, Robert E. – Retired, non-parochial January 16, 1992 BROWN, Marilynn M. – Retired, non-parochial June 23, 1992 IVEY, Valerie A. – Deacon, Trinity Cathedral, Portland June29, 1992 GOOLD, George C. – Deacon, St. Stephen, Newport June 30, 1992 STARR-SALNAVE, Diana – Retired

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July 7, 1992 ILES, Robert H. – Non-parochial September 15, 1992 SWEENEY, David C. – Rector, Calvary, Seaside October3, 1992 BARTLETT, Anne K. – Rector, Trinity, Ashland November 1, 1992 CARTWRIGHT, Thomas L. – Retired, Supply Priest December 3, 1992 PECK, Frederick – Retired, non-parochial December 29, 1992 McMURREN, Margaret H. – Vicar, Prince of Peace, Salem

1993 May 30, 1993 FILBERT, Brandon L. – Rector, St. Timothy, Salem July 1, 1993 DICKEY, Charles P. – Retired September 1, 1993 SWAN, William O. – Retired, non-parochial October 4, 1993 BLINMAN, Clifford L. – Retired, non-parochial October 4, 1993 DENNY, Stephen M. – Deacon, St. John, Milwaukie December 4, 1993 ROSE, Ann W. – Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene December 18, 1993 McKINLEY, Senitila – Deacon, St. Luke, Waldport

1994 January 24, 1994 STAAB, J. Thomas – Retired, Assistant Priest, St. Paul, Oregon City May 28, 1994 SEDLACEK, Carol A. – Rector, St. Martin, Lebanon September 7, 1994 NESBITT, John R. – Retired, Assistant Priest, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland September 29, 1994 McGARRY-LAWRENCE, Marla T. – Deacon, St. Michael, Portland October 1, 1994 HOLLAND, Katharine G. – Deacon, St. David, Portland October 29, 1994 MOSIER, William F. – Deacon, St. Hilda, Monmouth

1995 February 1, 1995 JENNINGS, C. Eugene – Retired, Supply Priest March 28, 1995 LAMBERT, Sally A. – Deacon, St. Philip, Portland June 5, 1995 RODDY, Bonnie – Retired, non-parochial June 5, 1995 RODDY, Jack – Retired, non-parochial September 19, 1995 NEILSON, Kurt B. – Rector, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland

1996 January 1, 1996 ARCINIEGA, Roberto – Vicar, St. Michael/San Miguel, Newberg January 18, 1996 HOWSER, Carol – Deacon, Trinity, Ashland March 16, 1996 PECK, Sr., Donald M. – Deacon, St. Matthew, Eugene March 29, 1996 BROWNING, Scott- Inhibited May 3, 1996 SHIPPEY, Edgar E. – Retired, Chaplain to the Retired June 30, 1996 TIGHE, Maureen – Retired, Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Portland July 30, 1996 BROWN, John C. – Vicar, Good Shepherd, Prospect September 1, 1996 WHITNEY-WISE, Stephen D. – Rector, All Saints, Portland October 18, 1996 PICKERING, LouAnn – vicar, St. Gabriel, Portland November 1, 1996 FINCH, Barbara Jo – Deacon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego November 30, 1996 PECH, Meredith – Deacon, Trinity, Ashland

1997 September 11, 1997 GONZALEZ- MESA, Gustavo – Retired October 18, 1997 HANSEN, Janis Lee – Deacon, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton October 18, 1997 PARR, Heather V. – non-parochial

1998 January 12, 1998 SMITH, William A. – Retired, non-parochial

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May 15, 1998 SCANNELL, Alice – Chaplain, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland

1999 January 19, 1999 AYERS, Phillip W. – Retired, Assistant Priest, Ss Peter & Paul, Portland February 1, 1999 BROWNMILLER, David C. – Retired, Supply Priest May 18, 1999 DORSCH, Kenneth – Retired September 7, 1999 RODMAN, Reginald – Retired, non-parochial September 9, 1999 FALKOWSKI, Lawrence S. – Retired, non-parochial October 2, 1999 ENGLISH, Thomas R. – Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 2, 1999 MEYER, Richard J. – Non-parochial November 1, 1999 LEACH, Shannon – Rector, Christ Church, Lake Oswego

2000 January 20, 2000 LEACH, JoAnn Z. – Associate Rector, Christ Church, Lake Oswego September 30, 2000 GUERRA-DIAZ, Juan Antonia- Vicar, San Pablo, Hillsboro September 30, 2000 PALAGYI, Addyse Lane – Deacon, St. Thomas, Dallas September 30, 2000 RUSSELL, Kenneth P. – Deacon, St. Francis, Wilsonville November 4, 2000 PINNOCK, Betty L. – Retired

2001 February 13, 2001 GOLDMAN, N. Clifford – Retired, non-parochial June 16, 2001 MOEHL, Thomas J. – Priest in Charge, Christ the King, Stayton August 27, 2001 JUSTICE, Simon C. – Rector, Good Samaritan, Corvallis September 29, 2001 MORRIS-RADER, Patricia K. – Deacon, St John, Milwaukie September29, 2001 MUHLHEIM, Nancy C. – Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 1, 2001 TYSON, Stephen A. – Rector, Emmanuel, Coos Bay November 14, 2001 WOOD, Kathrine R. – Vicar, St. Matthew, Gold Beach December 17, 2001 SIPE, Robert – Vicar, Christ Church, St. Helens

2002 January 30, 2002 LAING, Christopher A. – Retired, Assistant Priest, St. John, Portland March 12, 2002 WOOD-HULL, L. D. – Rector, St. Barnabas, Portland March 14, 2002 BARTHELEMY, Paul – Vicar, St. Catherine, Manzanita June 19, 2002 SEDLACEK, Wesley – Chaplain, Samaritan Albany General Hospital June 22, 2002 NUNEZ, Carlos – Retired June 22, 2002 PARKER, Dennis j. – Priest in Charge, St. Stephen, Portland July 10, 2002 LOOP, Richard – Rector, Grace, Astoria December 17, 2002 COBB, Melissa – non-parochial

2003 January 21, 2003 AVERY, Steven – Deacon, St. Andrew, Florence March 11, 2003 BRYANT, Robert H. – Rector, St. John, Portland April 1, 2003 VOYLE, Robert – Retired April 14, 2003 CARLSON, C. Bryant – non-parochial April 30, 2003 FAIRWEATHER, Carolynne – Chaplain, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital; Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Lake Oswego April 30, 2003 BOWMAN, Sallie – Chaplain, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland; Assistant Priest, St. Michael, Portland May 10, 2003 LITZENBERGER, Caroline – Assisting Priest, St. Michael, Portland May 27, 2003 SIMOPOULOS, Nicole – non-parochial June 14, 2003 FISCHER, Sara – Rector, St. David, Portland

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June 25, 2003 HAMMON, LeRoy – Assistant Priest, Christ Church, Lake Oswego October 4, 2003 STANWOOD, Thomas – Deacon, Christ Church, Lake Oswego October 4, 2003 WYNN, Ron – Deacon, St. Hilda, Monmouth October 8, 2003 MUDGE, Barbara - Retired

2004 May 14, 2004 SEMES, Robert – Retired June 6, 2004 LUPFER, William – Dean, Trinity Cathedral, Portland September 18, 2004 MORRISON, Pauline – Deacon, St. James, Lincoln City September 18, 2004 HAGEN, Maureen – Deacon, St. Luke, Gresham September 18, 2004 BURBANK, Kristina- Deacon, St. James, Lincoln City October 22, 2004 HUMPHREY, David – Rector, St. Matthew, Portland November 2, 2004 CRIM, B. Shepard – Chaplain, Samaritan Village, Corvallis December 2, 2004 PIPER, Mary – Assisting Priest, St. Martin, Shady Cove

2005 February 8, 2005 HEMINGWAY, George – Priest in Residence, St. Catherine, Manzanita July 5, 2005 LONGWOOD, Casey – Rector, St. Paul, Oregon City October 8, 2005 EICK, Mimi – Deacon, St. James, Tigard October 8, 2005 CRESWELL, Jennifer – Rector, St. Luke, Gresham October 8, 2005 MILLER, Jo – Assistant, St. Matthew, Eugene October 8, 2005 MOORE, Anne – Vicar, St. Hilda, Monmouth November 15, 2005 HOLDORPH, Jedediah – Rector, St. Mark, Medford November 15, 2005 YOUNG, Jim – Priest in Charge, St. Paul, Salem

2006 January 31, 2006 PETROTTA, Anthony J. – Rector, St. Francis, Wilsonville April 20, 2006 FONES, Peter A. – Priest in Charge, St. John, Springfield July 13, 2006 CULVER, Esme J. – Associate Rector, Grace, Portland September 12, 2006 RAGAN, Sandra – Rector, St. James, Tigard October 21, 2006 CRAWFORD, Nancy R. – Deacon, St. Mary, Eugene October 21, 2006 LEBLANC, Tracy J. – Deacon, Ss. Peter & Paul, Portland

2007 May 18, 2007 CRAIG, Jr. C. Phillip – Chaplain, Oregon Episcopal School June 30, 2007 TIEGS, Karen Bretl – Rector, All Saints, Hillsboro June 30, 2007 SANDERS, Jaime Morrow – Priest in Charge, St. Mary, Woodburn September 5, 2007 LINDLEY, Bernard James – Vicar, St. Timothy, Brookings

2008 January 8, 2008 POWELL, Robert Bingham – Assisting Priest, St. Mary, Eugene March 18, 2008 GALVIN, Kathleen – Rector, St. Barnabas, McMinnville March 18, 2008 SMITH, Julie H. – Vicar, St. Bede, Forest Grove April 20, 2008 GARRISON, Natasha Brubaker – Rector, Resurrection, Eugene April 30, 2008 KNIGHT, Hollinshead T. – Administrative Team, Diocese of Oregon May 14, 2008 LONGWOOD, David P. – Deacon, St. Paul, Oregon City June 25, 2008 PEELER, Lance – Assistant Rector, Good Samaritan, Corvallis August 13, 2008 MILLARD, Patricia Steagall-Sanchez – Vicar, Holly Cross/Santa Cruz, Boring August 29, 2008 LITTLEFIELD, Jeffrey B. – Youth Minister, St. John, Portland August 29, 2008 MALLON, Beth – Deacon, St. Francis, Wilsonville September 26, 2008 VANOVER, Debra – Chaplain, Lebanon Community Hospital

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October 3, 2008 JENSEN, Julia K. – Deacon, St. John, Portland October 27, 2008 TRUBY, Laura C. – Supply Priest November 10, 2008 CLARK, Taylor B. – Deacon, St. Edward, Silverton

2009 January 28, 2009 OUGHTON, Marjorie – Deacon, St. Alban, Albany April 28, 2009 WELLS, Charlotte – Assistant Rector, St. Bartholomew, Beaverton May 30, 2009 DARVES-BORNOZ, Derek – non-parochial May 30, 2009 WHITE, Kristin Uffelman – non-parochial May 30, 2009 HARDING, Kerith – non-parochial May 30, 2009 THOMPSON, Marisa Tabizon, Chaplain, University of Oregon September 1, 2009 WILLIAMS, Courtlyn – Rector, St. Thomas, Eugene September 1, 2009 TOTTEN, Julia Kay – Deacon, St. Mary, Gardiner September 22, 2009 CRAUN, Christopher Brooke – Rector, St. Michael, Portland September 22, 2009 CARR, Dale – Assistant, St. Stephen, Portland November 23, 2009 BENNETT, JoAnne – Rector, St. George, Roseburg November 24, 2009 McCAULEY, Shana – Priest in Charge, St. Edward, Silverton December 10, 2009 LeRUD, Nathanael, Assistant to the Dean, Trinity Cathedral, Portland

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APPENDIX

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Resolution Number 1: Same-Gender Blessings

RESOLVED, that the Diocese of Oregon meeting in November 2009 in its 121st Convention supports and affirms Resolution C056 of the 76th General Convention (2009), which acknowledges “the changing circumstances in the United States and in other nations, as legislation authorizing or forbidding marriage, civil unions or domestic partnerships for gay and lesbian persons” is passed in various civil jurisdictions, and RESOLVED, that this Convention acknowledges and give thanks for the work of the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council and the Convocation Deans and Presidents in ensuring that, in accordance with Resolution 2 of the 120th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon which met in 2008, “full dialogue regarding access to… all the rites and sacraments of the Episcopal Church, … [including] access to blessings of relationships and unions” took place in Convocation meetings held in 2009, and RESOLVED, that this Convention honors the theological diversity of this Church in regard to matters of human sexuality, and acknowledges that Christians of good conscience may disagree about some of these matters, and RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Resolution D025, also passed by the 76th General Convention (2009) and Resolution D039 (2000), this Convention has come to recognize “that the baptized membership of The Episcopal Church includes same-sex couples living in lifelong committed relationships ‘characterized by fidelity, monogamy, mutual affection and respect, careful, honest communication, and the holy love which enables those in such relationships to see in each other the image of God’," and RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Resolution C056 and recognizing that domestic partnerships have been authorized by legislation in the State of Oregon, this Diocese, acting by and through its 121st Convention, humbly requests that the Bishop of Oregon “provide generous pastoral response to meet the needs of members of this Church” by authorizing the blessing of such partnerships by the clergy of this diocese who may choose to do so.

Action of Convention: ADOPTED

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Resolution Number 2: Health Care Coverage for All

RESOLVED, that this 121st Convention of the Diocese of Oregon supports the following resolution from the Diocese of East Tennessee on “Health Care Coverage for All’, as published.

RESOLVED, That this 25th convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee calls on its congregations to undertake discussions within the parish of the issue of health care coverage in the United States, including: a) recognition that health is multi-dimensional, with spiritual, social, environmental, and mental elements as well as physical, b) reminder of personal responsibility for healthy life choices and concern for maintaining one’s own health, c) proclaiming the Gospel message of concern for others which extends to concern for their physical health as well as spiritual well-being, d) responsibility as a parish to attend to the needs (including health-related needs) of others, both other members of the parish family and those of the wider community, the nation, and the world, e) recognition that there are limits to what the healthcare system can and should provide and thus that some uncomfortable and difficult choices may have to be made if we are to limit healthcare costs; and be it further

RESOLVED, That, following up on the discussions within the parishes, communicants, individually and congregationally, be urged to contact elected federal and state officials encouraging them to: a) create, with the assistance of experts in related fields, a comprehensive definition of “basic healthcare” to which our nation’s citizens have a right, b) establish a system to provide basic healthcare to all, c) create an oversight mechanism, separate from the immediate political arena, to audit the delivery of that “basic healthcare,” d) educate our citizens in the need for limitations on what each person can be expected to receive in the way of medical care under a universal coverage program in order to make the program sustainable financially, e) educate our citizens in the role of personal responsibility in promoting good health with provisions of restricting to some degree treatments for disease in which the patient fails or refuses to comply with good medical practice; and be it further,

RESOLVED, That this resolution be distributed to the other dioceses of the Episcopal Church of America for their consideration and support; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Diocese of East Tennessee be called upon to establish and fund a task force to develop action plans and educational materials by July 1, 2009 for parishes to conduct the above- described activities, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Diocese of East Tennessee call upon the Episcopal Church to establish and fund a task force to develop action plans and educational materials for dioceses and parishes to conduct the above-described activities.

Action of Convention: ADOPTED AS AMENDED

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Late Resolution I:

The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation

BE IT RESOLVED, That the 121st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon adopt The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation as an underlying standard for Christian Formation in the Diocese of Oregon; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we affirm that Christian Faith Formation in The Episcopal Church is a lifelong journey with Christ, in Christ and to Christ; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That every congregation in the Diocese of Oregon read and study the Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation and attempt to live it out locally.

Action of Convention: ADOPTED AS CORRECTED

Late Resolution II:

Establish the First Sunday of Lent as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday

Be it Resolved, that the Diocese of Oregon dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and that parishes and individuals be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief & Development's life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world. throughout the year with prayer and financial support.

Action of Convention: ADOPTED AS AMENDED

CONSTITUTIONAL AND CANONICAL CHANGES

PROPOSAL 1. To amend Article 5 of the Constitution by adding underlined matter.

ARTICLE 5 CONVENTION

Sec. 7(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), officers of the Diocese and members of permanent Commissions, Departments, Committees, and Boards shall be entitled to seats in the Convention and all rights except the right to vote.

Sec. 7(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), duly elected or appointed Lay members of Board of Trustees, Standing Committee, and Diocesan Council shall have all rights, including the right to vote, at annual Conventions.

Action of Convention: RECEIVED A MAJORITY VOTE AND WILL LIE OVER UNTIL THE NEXT CONVENTION WHEN IT WILL BE ADOPTED IF IT RECEIVES A TWO-THIRDS VOTE IN EACH ORDER

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PROPOSAL 2. To amend Canon 1.5, 3.3, 5.2 by adding underlined matter and by deleting matter that has been crossed out. Proposed by the Diocesan Council.

CANON 1.5 NOMINATIONS - Sec. 6. The nominations so made shall be communicated to the Secretary who shall then send a list of the nominations to each Member of the Clergy and each Lay Delegate in the Diocese at least 30 days prior to the annual Convention. The information published before the Convention shall include current compliance status of each Parish or Mission with Canon 5.2 Section 3.

The amendment proposed to Canon 1.5 shall be effective January 1, 2013.

CANON 3.3 OF THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL, Section 2

Sec. 2. (a) The Council shall: [1] Advise the Bishop on all financial, property, and secular matters pertaining to Diocesan Missions. [2] Perform such other duties as required by Canon or by Resolution of the Convention.

(b) The Council may:

[1] Recommend measures to increase the funds under its jurisdiction. [2] With the approval of the Bishop, request the Board of Trustees to provide funds for aiding the missionary work of the Diocese, other than clergy salaries. [3] Recommend, by three-fourths vote of its members present at a regular meeting and with the approval of the Bishop, temporary financial assistance to any Parish, upon such conditions as the Council may impose. [4] Adopt by-laws, rules, and regulations for its government, and the government of its officials, agents, and Departments, and the administration of the Assessment levied under authority of Article 16 of the Constitution..

The amendment proposed to Canon 3.3 shall be effective January 1, 2010.

CANON 5.2 OF THE DIOCESAN PROGRAM FUND

Sec. 1. There shall be a Diocesan Program Fund which shall be used for the payment of the expenses of Convention, the charges of the General Convention, the Bishop’s salary, all administrative costs of the Diocese of Oregon, the Assessment levied by the Executive Council, for all Diocesan Missionary projects, and for all charges incurred by the Diocese of Oregon.

Sec. 2. The Diocesan Program Fund shall be derived from all interest received from the Episcopal Endowment Fund and other investments, from grants, contributions, and gifts, and from the Diocesan Program Assessments.

Sec. 3. On Calculation of Diocesan Program Assessments.

(a) Each Parish and Mission of the Diocese shall pay a Diocesan Program Assessment (“DPA”). The DPA for each Parish or Mission shall be either (i) the amount computed according to subsection (b) below or (ii) the amount computed according to a Covenant of Mutual Ministry between that Parish or Mission and the Diocese entered into in accordance with subsection (c) below. In either case the DPA shall be calculated annually for the next succeeding calendar year, and paid monthly. (b) The amount of DPA owed for any year shall be equal to the Applicable Rate times Assessable Income. The Applicable Rate shall equal 10 percent of the Base Amount plus 18 percent of

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Assessable Income in excess of the Base Amount. The Base Amount for any year shall equal $30,000 plus a cost of living adjustment for changes after 2009. The cost of living adjustment shall be calculated by the same method as used in calculating cost of living adjustments to Diocesan Stipend, Housing and Utilities. Assessable Income equals the average of the following for the latest two years as reported by the congregation on the Parochial Report: Normal Operating Income (line A of the Parochial Report) less “Outreach from Operating Budget” (line 13 of the Parochial Report). Normal Operating Income and “Outreach from Operating Budget” are defined in the same manner as these terms are defined from time to time in the Instructions for the Episcopal Church Parochial Report as set forth in the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (“The Manual”) as published by ECUSA, or any successor publication.

(c) Diocesan Council has authority, with the approval of the Bishop or other Ecclesiastical Authority, to enter into a Covenant of Mutual Ministry with a Parish or Mission in order to advance strategic goals and priorities of the Diocese. Such a Covenant of Mutual Ministry shall be for a term of no more than five (5) years, and shall supersede the rule of Section 3(b) during its term. Such Covenants of Mutual Ministry shall be public records. Diocesan Council shall, in cooperation with the Bishop, create and publish guidelines and procedures for entering into such a Covenant of Mutual Ministry.

Sec. 4. On Delinquency in Diocesan Program Assessment.

(a) Diocesan Council has authority to enter into payment agreements under which a Parish or Mission in arrears on its DPA is provided time to come into compliance. Such a payment agreement may include a provision for cancellation or reduction of prior DPA. Compliance with such a payment agreement will be considered compliance with Section 3 of this Canon.

(b) A Parish or Mission that is not in compliance with Section 3 of this Canon for more than six consecutive months will be assessed costs for services provided by the Diocese, including but not limited to fees for insurance management and payroll services, travel expenses for Bishop visitations, and costs of Convention and Clergy Conferences that are supported by the DPA. Failure, for two consecutive years, to either come into compliance with Section 3 of this Canon or to pay such assessed costs, shall constitute evidence that the Parish or Mission is essentially defunct within Article 15 of the Constitution.

A Diocesan Program Assessment shall be paid by each Parish and Mission, based upon the amount of General Purpose Income received by each during the month immediately preceding that in which the assessment is due, less amounts of General Purpose Income used for repayment of principal on long-term indebtedness incurred for capital improvements and less amounts of General Purpose Income used for the cost of New Ministry. General Purpose income shall include: All plate offerings, loose offerings, unpledged or undesignated offerings, and all Easter and Christmas offerings, if for general purposes; All amounts designated for the Diocesan or General Church Program; All undesignated receipts from any parish group; All gifts designated for any parish operating expense and for Diocesan or General Church Program; All Diocesan support for the parish budget, except support for Clergy compensation; All investment and endowment income, dividends, interest, or net rental income, available for parish operating expenses and/or the Diocesan and General Church Program; All interest credited to a savings account whose purpose is the support of the parish’s general purpose expenses; Any income (e.g., from cemeteries, columbariums, or special grants from non-Church sources) which can be used for operating expenses, or for the Diocesan and General Church Program.

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For the purposes of this section, “New Ministry” is defined as the addition of an assistant in direct ministry, either a Member of the Clergy or lay, at half time (or more), or a Mission Vicar moving from half time to two-thirds time or more. “The cost of New Ministry” is defined, for Members of the Clergy as stipend, housing and utilities only; and for lay persons, as salary only. The reduction in General Purpose Income for the cost of New Ministry shall be with the consent of the Bishop and may be made for not more than five years from the date of the addition of the assistant in direct ministry or change in time for a Vicar or for as long as the New Ministry continues. If the New Ministry terminates before the end of five years, the reduction shall terminate at the same time. In no case may the reduction for the cost of New Ministry exceed an accumulative period of five years.

If such income exceeds: But does not exceed: The payment shall be: $ 0 $1,500 ($18,000 year) 10% thereof $1,501 ($18,012 year) $2,500 ($30,000 year) 12% thereof $2,501 ($30,012 year) $3,333 ($39,996 year) 14% thereof $3,334 ($40,008 year) $4,167 ($50,004 year) 17% thereof $4,168 ($50,016 year) $5,000 ($60,000 year) 18% thereof $5,000 ($60,000 year) $5,833 ($70,000 year) 19% thereof $5,833 ($70,000 year) and up 20% thereof

Any underpayment or overpayment shall be adjusted on the basis of the annual Parochial Report.

Sec. 5 4. If the total Diocesan Program Assessment collected pursuant to this Canon computed pursuant to the rates herein set forth, together with all other income available to the Diocese, provides an amount less than the total sum needed to meet the budget approved by the Convention, the Diocesan Council shall modify the budget as necessary to bring about a balance between income and expenditures. If the total Diocesan Program Assessment collected pursuant to this Canon, computed at the rates set forth in this Canon, exceeds the amount necessary to meet the budget adopted by Convention, Diocesan Council shall determine how the surplus is used.

Sec. 65. Any motion or resolution from the floor of Convention which would increase any item in the budget submitted by the Diocesan Council, or which would add to the budget any item requiring funding, must include in the resolution or motion an estimate of cost and a means of funding the increase or addition. Any such motion or resolution shall require a three-fourths vote of the members present. Any motion or resolution from the floor of Convention which proposes funding a new item or an increase in an existing item by reducing another item in the budget shall likewise require a three-fourths vote of the members present.

Sec. 76. Diocesan Council, working in collaboration with the Treasurer and Finance Officer of the Diocese, shall establish by regulation forms and procedures for reporting, calculation and payment of DPA. Each Parish and Mission of this Diocese shall send to the Treasurer of the Diocese a statement of the previous month's General Purpose Income and its Diocesan Program Assessment payment not later than the 15th of each month, and if not so paid, such Parish or Mission shall be delinquent. If a congregation's Program Assessment is more than two months delinquent, the Bishop shall provide such counsel to the congregation as the Bishop deems advisable. The Diocesan Council, with the consent of the Bishop, may cancel all or part of the Assessments delinquent for longer than two years and forgive the filing of all or part of delinquent required statements of General Purpose Income.

The Amendment proposed to Canon 5.2 shall be effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011.

Action of Convention: PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS IN EACH ORDER.

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Resolutions of Courtesy: The 121st Convention of the Diocese of Oregon Litany

Leader: God the Creator, People: Have mercy on us.

God the Healer, Have mercy on us. God the Muse, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, Have Mercy on us. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Be it resolved, that this, the 121st Convention of the Diocese of Oregon wishes to express gratitude for the many gifts which have been bestowed upon us. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the city of Eugene, the Hilton Hotel, and Central Lutheran Church for their hospitality and care. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer

For the committees of the Church, and those who take the time to serve; particularly those involved in this convention: The Nominating, Convention Planning, Resolutions of Policy, Constitution and Canons, and Dispatch of Business. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the Assistant Secretaries, the Election Registrar, the Tellers and all who helped to make the business of this convention run well. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the Parliamentarian, Peggy Long; our Chancellor, Paul Dakopolos; our Treasurer, Mike Stone and for all who offer themselves faithfully for service. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the time given by our special guests: Bishop Jerry Lamb, preacher on Thursday, and Donn Morgan, Dean and President of CDSP, and for the wisdom that they offer us. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the staff of the diocesan Office and for their assistance, their perseverance, and their gifts, especially for Marie Bagwell, Arlene Ullman, Lin Knight and Mary Miller; and for those who are no longer there but who still helped bring us to this point in history. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our chaplain Roy Coulter and for his inspiration at this convention and during the transition time. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the leadership of Sharon Rodgers and Anne Bartlett, and for all the faithful members of the Standing Committee; for their diligence and care, their communication and trust, and for being an Ecclesiastical Authority during our time of need. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the work of the Bishop Search Committee, the Transition Committee and all others who have given their time in seeking the new bishop we elected here. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For Michael Hanley, newly chosen bishop in your Church, and Marla his partner. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

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For Bishop Sandy Hampton and his beloved wife Mari, for their generosity of time, travel, and spirit; for their ongoing ministries and the gift that they have been to us. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For this diocese and every person gathered here whose gifts, used together, lend to the beauty of this mural we are creating. We give thanks to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

Holy and gracious God, as we come to the close of another convention, may we find ourselves enlightened and inspired to continue your good work throughout this state of Oregon. May we be filled with a hope that is strong enough to overcome all fear and pain, to lead us through until we can know the glory of heaven on earth; in the name of the true and risen Jesus Christ. Amen.

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2010 Approved Budget

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