SASKATCHEWAN SYNOD ELCIC 18TH CONVENTION “Walking together: on the road to Emmaus (Lk 24.13-35).” BULLETIN OF REPORTS June 4 & 5, 2021 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.1 Bulletin of Reports Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Table of Contents, Schedule, Agenda 1.1 Bulletin of Reports Table of Contents 1 1.2 2021 Convention Schedule 3 1.3 2021 Convention Agenda 4 1.4 Sask Synod Code of Conduct 6 Section 2 Bishops’ Reports 2.1 Saskatchewan Synod Bishop’s Report 12 2.1.1 Bishop’s Ministry Team - YYAM 21 2.1.2 Bishop’s Ministry Team – Global Mission Companion 23 2.2 National ELCIC Bishop’s Report 24 Section 3 Officers’ Reports 3.1 Synod Chair’s Report 31 3.2 Synod Secretary’s Report 33 3.3 Synod Roster Changes 38 3.4 Synod Treasurer’s Report 40 3.5 2020 Audited Financial Statements 42 Section 4 Synod Council Reports 4.1 Summary of 2018 Convention Motions referred to Council 61 4.2 Synod Strategic Plan 62 4.3 Finance & Audit Committee - Synod Budget for 2021 63 4.4 Compensation Review Committee and Guidelines for 2021 64 4.5 Funding Allocation Committee 65 4.6 Governance Committee 66 4.7 Congregational Constitution Review Committee 67 Section 5 Synod Council Standing Committees 5.1 Candidacy Committee 69 5.2 Western Examination Committee 71 5.3 Mission in Ministry 72 5.4 Lutheran Campus Ministry – Saskatoon 75 Section 6 Ministry Partner Reports 6.1 Canadian Lutheran World Relief 79 6.2 Lutheran Theological Seminary 82 6.3 Luther College - Regina 85 6.4 Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp 87 6.5 Prairie Centre for Ecumenism 89 June 4-5, 2021 Page 1 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.1 Bulletin of Reports Table of Contents 6.6 LuMinHoS – Lutheran Ministry in Hospitals of Saskatoon 90 6.7 Indigenous Christian Fellowship (ICF) – Regina 91 6.8 Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute (LCBI)– Outlook 92 Section 7 Corporation Reports 7.1 LutherCare Communities 94 7.2 St. Paul Lutheran Home 99 7.3 Agenda for Care Home Corporation Meetings 101 Section 8 Convention Actions 8.1 Motions presented by Synod Council – Constitution & Bylaw changes 103 8.2 Committee of Reference and Counsel 106 8.3 Synod Nominations Report with Biographical Data forms 108 8.4 National Convention Delegate Nomination & Appointment Policy 114 Section 9 Rosters 9.1 Roster of Ministers 120 9.2 Roster of Congregations 124 Section 10 Supplementary Information 10.1 Convention Committees 128 10.2 Standing Rules of Order for the Sask Synod 129 10.3 Saskatchewan Synod Fact Sheet 132 10.4 Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 134 10.5 Minutes of the 2018 Convention 137 10.6 Sask Synod Constitution 2016 163 10.7 Sask Synod Bylaws 2018 171 June 4-5, 2021 Page 2 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.2 Convention Schedule Schedule -June 4 & 5, 2021 FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 1 P.M. Orientation: Virtual Meeting / Convention Rules & Procedures Opening Worship Service Remembrance & Anniversary Recognitions Opening of Convention 2:00 – 3:00 Keynote Speaker – Dr. Karoline Lewis BREAK (30 Minutes) 3:30 – 5:00 Plenary #1 (1 ½ hours) BREAK (2 hours) 7:00 – 8:30 Plenary #2 (1 ½ hours) SATURDAY, June 5 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker – Dr. Karoline Lewis BREAK 30 MINUTES 10:30 – 12:00 Plenary #3 (1 ½ hours) BREAK 1 HOUR 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Plenary #4 (1 ½ hours) Closing Prayer Closing of Convention June 4-5, 2021 Page 3 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.3 Convention Agenda Agenda Friday, June 4, 2021 Orientation: Virtual Meeting / Convention Rules & Procedures Opening Worship Service • National Bishop Susan Johnson preaching • Remembrance & Anniversary Recognitions • Opening of Convention Keynote Speaker – Dr. Karoline Lewis Plenary #1 (1 ½ hours) • Welcome and opening prayer by Chaplain • Greetings – Synod Chair • Announcement of Convention Committees • Recognition of Guests and Granting Seat and Voice • Registration and Attendance Report • Approval of Convention Agenda • Announcement and review of Constitution / Bylaw amendments • Reference and Counsel Introduction • Bishop Sid Haugen’s Report o Bishop’s Ministry Team reports • ELCIC Report – National Bishop Susan Johnson Plenary #2 (1 ½ hours) • Call to order and prayer by Chaplain • Registration and Attendance Report • Officers Reports o Synod Chair o Synod Secretary o Synod Treasurer & Audited Financial Statements • 2018 Convention Motions Referred to Council • 2020-2025 Strategic Plan • Synod Council Committee Reports o Finance and Audit o Compensation Review o Funding Allocation o Governance o Congregational Constitution Review • Synod Council Standing Committee Reports o Candidacy o Examining o Mission in Ministry o Lutheran Campus Ministry – Saskatoon o Reference and Counsel Committee - Report#1 June 4-5, 2021 Page 4 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.3 Convention Agenda Saturday, June 5, 2021 Keynote Speaker -Dr. Karoline Lewis Plenary #3 (1 ½ hours) • Call to order and prayer by Chaplain • Registration and Attendance Report • Committee on Nominations for Synod Council & LTS • Election for Synod Council & LTS • Synod Council – Constitution / Bylaw Amendments • Report from Ministry Partners o Lutheran Theological Seminary o Luther College o Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp o Prairie Centre for Ecumenism o Lutheran Ministries in Hospitals of Saskatoon (LuMinHos) o indigenous Christian Fellowship (ICF) • Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute (LCBI) • Election Committee – result of elections & run-offs if required • Reference & Counsel Report - #2 Plenary #4 (1 ½ hours) • Call to order and prayer by Chaplain • Registration and Attendance Report • CLWR Report • Corporation Meetings o LutherCare Communities o St. Paul Lutheran Home – Melville Closing Prayer • Bishop Sid Haugen and Chaplain • Closing of Convention June 4-5, 2021 Page 5 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.4 Sask Synod Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Participants in Events Organized by the ELCIC1, SK SYNOD In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) SK Synod, we are committed to being a church that welcomes all of God’s people in a safe and accepting environment. The Code of Conduct is adapted from the ELCIC National. In the context of 2019, we are increasingly aware of sexual harassment as a result of the #metoo movement along with its #churchtoo counterpart. We are also aware of the systemic racism in our country as expressed through government programs such as Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop. We are conscious of other forms of racism as expressed through movements like #BlackLivesMatter. We are aware of ageism towards both the young and the old and ableism that is focused towards a wide range of different abilities. We are aware of ongoing discrimination towards members of the LGBTQ2+ community and we have a growing awareness of diversity in gender identity and gender expression. As we seek to work with our neighbours of other faiths we are aware of the discrimination that they face. Our church has adopted the following understanding of our commitment to upholding dignity. This church upholds the dignity of all people. We recognize the image of Christ in every person and serve that person as Christ himself. In meeting diverse people, we begin with a core sense of respect 2 for the value of each person as a unique child of God. This is why we are creating this Code of Conduct for all ELCIC events including task force and committee meetings, council meetings, conventions and other national events. Expected Behaviors by Participants in Events Organized by the ELCIC, SK Synod • Treat all persons fairly and with respect, courtesy, and dignity during events including breaks and meals. • Behave respectfully towards others and do not misuse personal or professional relationships. • Be sensitive to cultural and social differences and practices, to different faith and interfaith traditions, and careful in your use of language that may be disrespectful or demeaning. • Do not cross boundaries set by others regarding their personal space. If someone indicates “No,” even without words, respect it. • Do not engage in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. • Do not make false accusations against people for your own advantage. • Commit to working with the process outlined even if you are the subject of a complaint. ELCIC SK Synod Preparation for all events • Before the start of the ELCIC SK Synod event, a minimum of two people, preferably of different genders and with an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, are appointed by the event organizer to form the Complaint Handling Committee (CHC). The CHC members will receive instructions from the event organizer on this Code of Conduct and the procedures to follow. June 4-5, 2021 Page 6 of 187 Sask Synod 18th Convention Bulletin of Reports 1.4 Sask Synod Code of Conduct • At the beginning of the event, the organizers shall remind all participants about the Code of Conduct. The CHC should be introduced at the first session. The attention of the participants shall be drawn to the Code of Conduct principles and the commitment of the ELCIC to uphold them. • For online (conference call, audio/video) meetings, participants are to be provided with an electronic copy of the SK Synod Code of Conduct prior to the meeting and advised during the meeting if there are any complaints, the Complaint Form is to be obtained as per the Procedure 3 link and filed as per Procedure 5. What action should be taken when someone violates the code of conduct? The procedures to follow are in harmony with Matthew 18:15–17. In the case of criminal behavior the matter should be referred directly to the police. Procedure: 1.