ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION of the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton Convening Circular 04 November 2017 THE FIVE MARKS OF MISSION To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom To teach, baptize and nurture new believers To respond to human need by loving service To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth TABLE OF CONTENTS Convening Circular 136th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton Section A - Introduction Notice of Meeting ........................................................................... A-1 Prayer for Synod ........................................................................... A-2 Registration Information ........................................................................... A-3 Responsibilities of a Member of Synod (Policy B-2) .............................................. A-4 Rules for the Preservation of Order (Canon Two, Part I) ...................................... A-5 In Memoriam .......................................................................... A-9 Agenda Overview (Draft) .......................................................................... A-11 Section B - Membership Definition of Membership ........................................................................... B-1 Licensed Clergy ........................................................................... B-2 Licensed Lay Evangelists ........................................................................... B-4 Parish Lay Delegates and Substitutes ................................................................. B-5 Section C - Last Meeting Draft Minutes of the 135th Session of Diocesan Synod (2016) ............................... C-1 Status of Resolutions from the 135th Session of Synod (2016) ............................. C-15 An Act to Amend the Anglican Church Act, 2003 ................................................ C-17 Section D - Notices of Motion Getting a Motion before the Synod ..................................................................... D-1 Resolutions Committee Mandate (Regulation 2-1) ............................................... D-2 Notices of Motion 01 Omnibus Constitutional and Canonical Amendments ................................... D-3 02 Canon Three Amendments (Episcopal Elections Task Force) ....................... D-13 03 Canon Two Amendments (Timing of Election) ........................................... D-14 04 Diocesan Officer Reports and Diocesan Council Report ............................... D-15 05 Financial Statements ........................................................................ D-15 Section E - Diocesan Officer Reports The Diocesan Registrar ........................................................................... E-1 The Secretary of Synod (Property Transactions) ................................................. E-5 The Diocesan Treasurer ........................................................................... E-7 Section F - Diocesan Council Report Membership and Attendance ............................................................................ F-1 Expectations of a Member ............................................................................ F-2 Resolutions ............................................................................ F-3 Roles, Elections and Appointments Summary ........................................................ F-6 Appendices Clergy Resident and/or Associated............................................................ Appendix 1 Parish Statistical Information 2016 ........................................................... Appendix 2 Parish Financial Information 2016 ............................................................ Appendix 3 Parish Investments Accounts 2016 ........................................................... Appendix 4 The 2017 Diocesan Shared Ministry Budget ............................................... Appendix 5 Parish Shared Ministry Budget Support 2016 ............................................ Appendix 6 Financial Statements as at December 31, 2016 ........................................ Appendix 7 Diocese of Fredericton Investment Holding Summary (31 August 2017) ........ Appendix 8 136th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton Notice The One Hundred and Thirty-Sixth Session of the Diocesan Synod of Fredericton will convene on Saturday, 4 November 2017, at 8:50 a.m. at Christ Church (Parish) Church, 245 Westmorland Street, Fredericton. Membership The Credentials Committee advises that it is important for those who intend to exercise membership of the Synod confirm that their name appears on either the list of licensed clergy or elected lay delegates and substitutes. PLEASE REFER TO SECTION B. Those who feel the lists are in error need to take steps, prior to registration on the day of Synod, to clarify their status. Clergy not listed should contact the Bishop’s Secretary prior to registration and lay delegates, or lay substitutes replacing a delegate, not listed should assure the completion of the form of Certification of a Synod Delegate prior to attempting to register. Convening Circular Please become as familiar as possible with the contents of the circular and bring it to the meeting of Synod. Additional copies will not be available. If lay delegates are unable to attend the session of synod, this circular must be passed to the substitute from the same parish attending in their place. Those using a digital version of this circular should download it to a laptop, tablet or mobile device prior to arriving at Christ Church (Parish) Church, if possible. Other Information Please visit the Synod 2017 web page (anglican.nb.ca/synod/sessions/) for additional up to date information or to contact members of the Synod Sessional Committees. The Secretary of Synod is available to answer your questions or direct you to someone who can. Section A - 1 of 11 136th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton Prayer for Synod For this Synod Almighty God, giver of all and ruler of all that is seen and unseen; we ask for continual divine grace to your Church and especially to the 136th Session of Diocesan Synod. May we walk in your way, leading lives worthy of our calling, in humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love and maintaining the unity of your Spirit in the bond of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A Kingdom Season Litany by the Reverend Canon Gene Packwood, Diocese of Calgary All your works praise you, O Lord, And your faithful servants bless you. They make known the glory of your kingdom And speak of your power; That the peoples may know of your power And the glorious splendour of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; Your dominion endures throughout all ages. Lord, remember us in your kingdom, And teach us to pray. As we grow to be a people who know, love, and follow Jesus in serving your mission: your will be done, Your kingdom come. As we proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God revealed in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ: your will be done, Your kingdom come. As we invite, teach, baptize and nurture new believers: your will be done, Your kingdom come. As we respond to human need by loving service: your will be done, Your kingdom come. As we seek to transform unjust structures of society; challenging violence of every kind, pursuing peace and reconciliation: your will be done, Your kingdom come. As we safeguard the integrity of your creation: your will be done, Your kingdom come. Lead us in the way of service, That your kingdom may be known on earth. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, Now and forever. Amen. For the ministry of the Church Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church. Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are (now) called to any office and ministry for your people; and so fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to the glory of your great name and for the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. In memorial O God of the spirits of all flesh, we praise and magnify your holy name for all your servants who have finished their course in faith and fear, especially those past members of Diocesan Synod ... [silence]; ... and we ask that encouraged by their examples and strengthened by their fe llowship, we with them may share in the inheritance of the saints in light; through the me rits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Section A - 2 of 11 136th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Fredericton REGISTRATION INFORMATION No application for registration is required in advance of for the 136th Session of Diocesan Synod. Parish returns constitute the application for registration and registration takes place on the day of Synod. The Credentials Committee asks that you register upon arrival as a quorum will be required to convene the Session. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Please assure that your name appears in Section B - Membership of this circular prior to arriving at Synod. If it does not, a completed Certification of a Synod