2020 Annual General Meeting Report Book Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council October 16, 2020 The United Church of Canada Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council October 16, 2020 Annual General Meeting Report Book Table of Contents Information Page Living Mission ................................................................................................................................. 2 Executive evaluates progress based on ........................................................................................... 2 At Your Service ............................................................................................................................... 2 Regional Council Staff ..................................................................................................................... 3 Agenda ............................................................................................................................................ 5 The Rules of Debate and Order ....................................................................................................... 6 Enabling Motion ............................................................................................................................ 10 Candidates .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Lorrie Lowes .................................................................................................................................. 12 Éric Hébert-Daly ............................................................................................................................ 13 General Council Representative .......................................................................................................................... 14 Rev. Dr. John H. Young Executive Minster, Theological Leadership ......................................... 14 Retirees ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Rev. Catherine Gutjahr .................................................................................................................. 14 Rev. Gwen Hermann ...................................................................................................................... 15 Rev. Shelley Roberts ...................................................................................................................... 16 Rev. Laurie McKnight ................................................................................................................... 17 Milestones .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Memorials .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Rev. Isabel Black ........................................................................................................................... 20 Rev. Dr Alan Bennett ..................................................................................................................... 20 Rev. Dr. Joseph (Joe) Burke .......................................................................................................... 21 Rev. Stewart Froese ....................................................................................................................... 21 Rev. Dr. Allan McDowell .............................................................................................................. 22 Rev. Walter (Paddy) Sellars ........................................................................................................... 22 Summary of Action by the Executive ................................................................................................................... 23 2019-2020 Summary of Actions by the Transition Commission ................................................. 23 Regional Council Reports ...................................................................................................................................... 50 President......................................................................................................................................... 50 Executive Minister ......................................................................................................................... 51 General Council Executive ............................................................................................................ 52 Pastoral Relations Minister ............................................................................................................ 57 Pastoral Relations Commission ..................................................................................................... 58 Nominations ................................................................................................................................... 59 Communications ............................................................................................................................ 60 Vision and Transformation ............................................................................................................ 61 Clusters and Networks ................................................................................................................... 62 Church Extension Committee ........................................................................................................ 64 The Social Justice Network of the Ontario Regional Councils (SJNOR) ...................................... 66 Colleges ................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Emmanuel College ........................................................................................................................ 67 United Theological College ........................................................................................................... 68 Financial Report ..................................................................................................................................................... 70 Finance Report ............................................................................................................................... 70 Financial Statements ended December 31st 2019 .......................................................................... 72 2020 Financial Report to September 30th 2020 / 2021 Proposed Budget ..................................... 89 Page 1 The United Church of Canada Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council October 16, 2020 Annual General Meeting Report Book Living Mission of the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council and Vision of the Executive by which it has Evaluated Progress Supporting and enhancing the ministry of Communities of Faith; Supporting Ministry Personnel, Staff and Lay Leadership in Communities of Faith; Supporting and nurturing Right Relations Social and Ecological Justice; Supporting peoples in all seasons of life; Supporting and building Communications. At Your Service Questions may be directed to... President ........................................................................................................................................... Bronwen Harman AGM Planning Team .... Bronwen Harman, Carolyn Ruda, Rev. Lynne Gardiner, David Paterson, Rev. Don Stiles, Gary McKay, Rev. Elaine Beattie, Wayne Harrison, Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, Rev. Rosemary Lambie, Joel Miller, Anita Jansman, Jane Dawson, Karen McLean, Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro Tech Team ................................................................ Gary McKay, David Paterson, Karen McLean, Anita Jansman Celebration of Ministry Host Congregation .................................................................... Rideau Park United Church Parliamentarians ........................................................................... Don Stiles, Grant Dillenbeck and Kimberly Heath Equity Monitor ............................................................................................. Rev. Lynne Gardiner, Rev. Jenny Leslie Youth Leader ......................................................................................................................................... Dana Ducette Chaplains ........................................................................................................................................ Rev. Cindy Casey Registrars .............................................................................................................................................. Anita Jansman Scrutineers ......................................................................................... Gary McKay, David Paterson, Karen McLean Recording Secretary .................................................................................................................................... Joel Miller Page 2 The United Church of Canada Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council October 16, 2020 Annual General Meeting Report Book Rev. Rosemary Lambie Executive Minister Tel: 1-800-268-3781 extension 6147 Email: [email protected] Rosemary’s focus is to provide leadership, counsel and support for the governance and oversight