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V. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 177th SESSION OF THE IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CLERGY EXECUTIVE SESSION

Friday, June 5, 2020 Zoom Webinar

1. GATHERING MUSIC. Gathering music and practice votes. 2. OPENING LITURGY. Bishop Laurie Haller.

3. OPENING REMARKS. Rev. Chad Jennings opening remarks regarding technology and attendance.

4. RECOGNITION. Rev. Sean McRoberts, recognition of Full Membership ordination anniversaries.

5. PRAYER. Rev. Eric Schubert led unison prayer in appreciation for ordination anniversaries.

6. PRACTICE VOTE. Rev. Chad Jennings led the session through a practice vote.

7. CALL TO ORDER. Bishop Laurie Haller called the session to order.

8. PURPOSE OF CLERGY SESSION. Rev. Chad Jennings, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry.

9. VOTING RIGHTS MOTION. Rev. Chad Jennings moved the enabling motions.

In accordance with Paragraphs 604.1 and 605.7 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, Rev. Chad Jennings moved the following enabling motions to allow the 2020 Clergy Session/Executive Session to do the business of this body via a Zoom webinar platform with votes taken on the VVoter system. The bar of the Clergy Session will be set by the registration process and attendance on the Zoom webinar platform and the VVoter system; the bar of the clergy executive session will be those present on this Zoom Webinar with the following understanding: voting privileges for the 2020 Clergy Session are as follows: Clergy in full connection – both elders and deacons – may vote. (¶602.1a) Provisional members may not vote at clergy session. (¶327.2, 602.1b) Those associate members and local pastors who serve on the Board of Ordained Ministry do have the privilege of vote in the clergy session. (¶602.1.c,d) Other associate members and local pastors may not vote. (LP: ¶316.6; AM ¶321.1) In addition, lay members of the Board of Ordained Ministry may vote on the business of this clergy session. (¶602.6, 605.7) Voting shall be done by the VVoter electronic system, for which each eligible clergy person has received a unique identifier. Only persons using their voter-unique identifier will be permitted to vote. The voter-unique identifier relies on the technology of the digital platform process and will not be independently monitored by human eyes unless a proper challenge is made to the qualifications of a given voter and this challenge is recognized by the presiding officer.

Seconded and adopted.

10. MOTION. Rev. Chad Jennings moved, in accordance with ¶605.7 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, the following persons be given permission to be present at the clergy session with voice but no vote: Director of Ministerial Services Lisa Steel; Bishop Haller’s Executive Secretary Diane Brockmeyer; Executive Secretary to the Cabinet Wendy Lubkeman; Conference Secretary Nitza Dovenspike; Conference Chancellor John Moorlach; Rev. Gary Haller, pastors of other denominations who are serving under appointment in the Iowa Annual Conference; and Diaconal Ministers of the Iowa Annual Conference; and those helping with technology Liz Winders, Alex Stambaugh, Courtney Levin, Felicia Coe, Roland Minshall, Mark Fite and other Option Technologies staff. Seconded and adopted.

11. EXAMINATION REPORT. Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick, Co-chair, Examination team, Board of Ordained Ministry. 11.1. Rev Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick moved the election of Associated Members (BAC #27) and provisional member candidates

(BAC #28).

11.2. Candidates were introduced, then greeted and examined by the Bishop.

11.3. All associate and provisional members were elected, welcomed into the body, and prayed for by the Bishop.

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12. EXAMINATION REPORT. Rev. Scott Keele Kober moved the election of those recommended for election to full membership and for ordination as elder in full connection (BAC #32, 34). 12.1. Candidates were introduced and examined by the Bishop.

12.2. All were elected, welcomed into the body and membership in the annual conference, and prayed for by the Bishop.

13. REPORT. Rev. Timothy Bonney reported those who are continued as provisional members (BAC #29). Approved.

14. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of elders retiring (Business of Annual Conference (BAC #53). Approved.

15. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of Associate Members retiring (BAC #54). Approved.

16. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of a pastor from another conference who has been faithfully serving in Iowa.

17. REPORT. Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis celebrated the ministry of Local Pastors retiring (BAC #56).

18. APPOINTMENTS IN LESS THAN FULLTIME (BAC #72.a; BAC #72.b). Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis. Approved by 2/3 votes.

19. APPOINTMENTS OF INTERIM PASTORS under the provisions of ¶338.3 (BAC #73). Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis. 20. APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER VALID MINISTRIES. (BAC #76c) shared by Dr. Rev. Dennis Tevis. Approved by 2/3 votes.

21. CELEBRATING the lives of ministers who have died this year shared along with other denomination pastors and Certified Lay Ministers

(BAC #48 & 67). Shared by Rev. Jodi Rushing. Prayer by Bishop Laurie Haller.

22. OFFERING. Offering for the Clergy Sustentation Fund. Rev. Terra Amudson introduced the offering.

23. BREAK.

24. APPOINTIVE CABINET REPORT (BAC #17). Rev. Terra Amudson, Dean of the Appointive Cabinet.

25. CONSTITUTING COMMITTEES. 25.1. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie moved election of the Administrative Review Committee (BAC #18.a). Elected.

25.2. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie reported on the members of the Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry

(BAC #18.b).

25.3. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie reported on the members of the Committee on Investigation (BAC #18.c). 26. REGISTRAR’S REPORT. Lisa Steel, Director of Ministerial Services, reported those who are certified candidates for ministry

(BAC #19.a., b., c.). 27. The Registrar reported those who have completed the studies for license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now

appointed (BAC #20). Approved

28. The Registrar presented those approved and appointed as full-time local pastors (BAC #21.a). Approved.

29. The Registrar presented those approved and appointed as part-time local pastors (BAC #21.b). Approved. 30. The Registrar reported those discontinued as local pastors (BAC #22). 31. RECOGNITION. New graduates of the Course of Study were introduced by the Registrar. Bishop Laurie Haller led a unison prayer. 32. The Registrar reported on those from other annual conferences and Methodist denominations (BAC # 24).

33. The Registrar reported those clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations who have been approved to serve

appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Iowa Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (BAC #25). Approved.

34. The Registrar presented the one who is an affiliate member (BAC #26.b). Approved.


35. CONFERENCE RELATIONS TEAM REPORT. Rev. Dr. Gary Armstrong, Co-chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry.

35.1. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported a transfer from other annual conference (BAC #38). Approved. 35.2. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal to unite with another denomination (BAC #46a). Approved. 35.3. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal from ministerial office (BAC #46b). Approved. 35.4. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on withdrawal under complaints or charges (BAC #46c). 35.5. Rev. Dr. Armstrong reported on Ordained Elders & Deacons under appointment in other Annual Conferences (BAC #49).

36. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Rev. Dr. Gary Armstrong, Co-chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry.

36.1. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong reported on all of those on voluntary personal leave for less than five years (BAC #50.a.1). Approved.

36.2. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong moved those on voluntary family leave for less than five years (BAC #50.a.3). Approved.

36.3. Rev. Dr Gary Armstrong reported on those on transitional leave (BAC #50.a.5).

36.4. Rev. Dr. Armstrong moved those granted medical leave (BAC #52). Approved

37. CLOSING LITURGY AND DISMISSAL. Bishop Laurie Haller.

Memorial Service Pre-recorded and presented on June 20, 2020

1. SERVICE OF REMEMBERING. Worship leaders: Preacher Rev. Terra Amundson. Liturgists: Rev. Fred Bryson, Rev. Jessica Jacobson,

Rev. William Deskin, Alison McElroy, Rhonda Hampton, Rev. Lewis Flanigan, Rev. Jordan Derhammer, Rev. Trevor Vaughn, Nitza Dovenspike, Rev. Paul Burrows. Music: Aaron Warner. Editing: Chris Congdon.

2. SCRIPTURE. 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

3. SERMON. “Witnessing Hope”. Rev. Terra Amundson

4. ACT OF REMEMBRANCE & READING OF NAMES by Nitza Dovenspike CLERGY: Myron W. Brockmeyer, Dora D. Campbell, Donald L. Carver, Neil H. Cross, Richard S. Dee, Barbara J. Dinnen, Patricia M. Eastman, Dorothy Joan Erbe, Pamela J. Flanigan, Robert G. Farr, Louie Q. Gallo, Egon W. Gerdes, Scott C. Hall, Raymond G. Hampton, Ronald J. Johannsen, Dean J. Kelly, Zona L. Lautt, Elsa F. Lawry, James E. Lawton, Karen E. Merrill, Paul L. Miller, Diane K. Mitchell, Dale A. Reisner, Tim Schoepf, David L. Schuldt, Alberta Joyce Smith, Russell C. Striffler, William C. Trembly SPOUSES: Beverly J. Andrews, Lucile M. Dellit, Anna Marie Deskin, Yvonne E. Gray, Phyllis J. Hall, Ruth E. Hawhee, Judy C. Hembry, Harriet D. Henry, Fern L. Herbst, Pearl Joan Kinrade, Marsha D. Koughn, Ruth H. Larson, Wilma M. Lord, Marjorie A. Moore, Anna B. Pierce, Arline R. Rugger, Irene Marie Schneck, Wayne E. St. Clair, Jean C. Stenberg, Jeanette Stiles BISHOP’S SPOUSES: Virginia Clymer & Marie S. Webb CHURCHES: Huntington United Methodist Church, Lester, Seeds of Faith United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion (Blakesburg) United Methodist Church, Noble United Methodist Church

Retirement Celebration Pre-recorded and presented on June 27, 2020

1. RETIREMENT SERVICE. Worship leaders: Preacher Rev. David Crow. Liturgists: Rev. Mike Janes, Nitza Dovenspike, Rev. Sherrie Ilg. Music: Aaron Warner. Editing: Chris Congdon

2. SCRIPTURE. Matthew 28:19-20

3. SERMON. “Not About You”. Rev. David Crow.

4. READING OF THE RETIREMENT NAMES by Nitza Dovenspike Martha C. Anderson, David L. Barrett, Frederick W. Bryson, Paul I. Burrow, David W. Crow, Kim Austin Crummer, John P. Dodds, Christopher E. Ebbers, Michael D. Ellson, Jeffrey L. Flagg, Mary K. Green, Frederick C. Hawkins, Mark D. Heath, Karen S. Hoff, Vincent D. Homan, Donna Hughes, Beverly J. Kester, Pamela J. Kranzler, Karen Marie Larson, Diane C. McClanahan, Gerald R. Miller, Crystal A. Oberheu, Dan L. Rogers, Annette K. Ruhs Kruse, David P. Schumann, Sue-Ellen G. Sherman, Kathleen J. Sides, Marvin D. Siems, Linda L. Stransky, Michael F. Townsley, John F. Tunnicliff, James R. Turner, Bruce E. Wittern, Stephen W. Pudinski


Ordering of Ministry Worship Service Saturday, July 11, 2020

First UMC, Cedar Falls, Iowa

1. Ordering of Ministry Worship Service. Worship leaders: Bishop Laurie Haller; Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie; Conference Board of Ordained Ministry Chair Rev. Chad Jennings; Chair of Fellowship of Associate Members Rev. Jodi Rushing; Superintendents.

2. OPENING HYMN.

3. SCRIPTURE. Acts 8:26-40, read by Bishop Laurie Haller. 4. MESSAGE. “What’s to Prevent Us?”, Bishop Laurie Haller.

5. COMMISSIONING as Provisional Elders: Keith Orland Pitts, Melinda Sue Stonebraker, Melody June Williams.

6. COMMISSIONING as Provisional Deacon: Patrick Henry Mulloy.

7. ORDINATION as elders: Elizabeth Ann Bell, Courtney Renee Dake, Lisa Donita Schroeder, Derrick Festus Nii Okai Okine, Benjamin Alan

Wedeking.

8. RECOGNITION of Associate Member: Jennifer Lynne Seylar.

9. RECOGNITION of Course of Study Graduates: Christy Lynn Ehrle, Neil Everett Hofer, Mark W. Morehouse. 10. HOLY COMMUNION.

11. CLOSING HYMN.

Ordering of Ministry Worship Service Saturday, July 25, 2020

Broadway United Methodist Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa

1. Ordering of Ministry Worship Service. Worship leaders: Bishop Laurie Haller; Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie; Conference Board of Ordained Ministry Chair Rev. Chad Jennings; Superintendents.

2. SCRIPTURE. Acts 8:26-40, read by Bishop Laurie Haller. 3. MESSAGE. “What’s To Prevent Us?”, Bishop Laurie Haller.

4. COMMISSIONING for the office of Deaconess and Home Missioner. Rebecca Lazarte Tabelisma.

5. COMMISSIONING as provisional elders: Danielle Marie Musselman, Catherine Amanda Stokes.

6. ORDINATION as elder: Elad Shapira.

7. RECOGNITION of Transfer of Membership. Nathanael Tabelisma.

8. RECOGNITION of Associate Member. Douglas Lee Amis.

9. RECOGNITION of Course of Study Graduates. Kim Annette Dewey, Steven Glen Swenson, 10. HOLY COMMUNION

11. CLOSING HYMN


Legislative Session Saturday Morning - July 18, 2020

Zoom Webinar

1. WELCOME. Bishop Laurie Haller.

2. OPENING WORSHIP. Liturgists: Rev. Ron Carlson, Rev. Melissa Drake, Rev. Dr. Jaye Johnson.

3. CALL TO ORDER. Bishop Laurie Haller called the 177th Session of the Iowa Annual Conference at 9:15 a.m.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary gave instructions on the voting process with the electronic voting technology followed by practice votes.

5. DATES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary, announced dates for annual conferences: June 4-6, 2021 and June 3-5, 2022, in Des Moines, with specific site to be determined.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Nitza Dovenspike, Conference Secretary, gave instructions on the use of Zoom webinar and email during the legislative session.

7. ENABLING MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver, Chair of Business and Agenda, moved the organization of annual conference.

1. That the working agenda for the 2020 session of the Iowa Annual Conference be the agenda which most recently has been made available electronically to members of this annual conference session. 2. That the bar of the Annual Conference session will be set by the registration process and attendance on the Zoom webinar platform and the VVoter system, the bar shall include all Clergy Members and all duly elected or appointed Lay Members or their properly seated alternates. a. Voting shall be done by the VVoter electronic system, for which each eligible member has received a unique identifier. Only persons using their voter-unique identifier will be permitted to vote. b. The voter-unique identifier relies on the technology of the digital platform process and will not be independently monitored by human eyes unless a proper challenge is made to the qualifications of a given voter and this challenge is recognized by the presiding officer. 3. That the following persons be allowed to be in attendance during the Session: Those in The 2016 Book of Discipline ¶32; persons occupying the following positions with voice and no vote: Rev Gary Haller, Bishop Deborah Kiesey, clergy from other denominations serving in the Iowa Conference, staff of the United Methodist Foundation, and those persons outlined in The 2016 Book of Discipline ¶¶602.9 and 602.10; to the persons occupying the following positions with no voice and no vote: Conference staff from: the Episcopal Office, Administrative Services, Communications, Partner District offices, Connectional Ministries, Brad Kiesey, those assisting with the operations of the Zoom Webinar and VVoter technology, and others with approval of the Assistant to the Bishop or the Business and Agenda Chair, unless already outlined by our Rule of Order 1060.10.

Adopted.

8. MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver moved the suspension of Rule 1040.20 to limit debate on all matters to two speeches for and two speeches against with a time limit of two minutes for each speech. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

9. MOTION. Rev. Brian Oliver moved the suspension of Rules 1020.25 and 1020.30 and adoption of the following: “At the conclusion of all business published in PCM and Agenda, other items for consideration may arise from the floor if time permits. (Rule 1020.15) However, the presiding officer may rule any item out of order which the presiding officer deems unnecessary, after due consultation, to the continued functioning of the Annual Conference until the next Session.”. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

10. PRESENTATION. Rev. Cephas Davis on behalf of the Iowa United Methodist Church Black Ministers Caucus.

11. BREAK.

12. PRAYER. Rev. LaTonya Calderon.

13. TREASURER’S AND CFA REPORT. Conference Treasurer, Maggie Biggs and Rev. Jon Disburg, Chair of Conference Finance and

Administration reported on the current church membership and financial reality.

14. MOTION. Lanny Hillyard, chair of the Conference Nominations Coordinating Committee, moved the suspension of Rule of Order 1015.35 (1) in order to allow for action on the Nominations Final Report during our one-day legislative session. This rule requires a 24-hour period in which to make nominations after the initial Nominations Report. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

15. NOMINATIONS Coordinating Committee report. Lanny Hillyard, presented the 2020 Annual Conference Ballot and opportunities for

service.


16. MOTION. Rev. David Peterson moved to recess the 2020 Session of the Iowa Annual Conference to convene the Board of Pensions. Adopted.

17. BOARD OF PENSION REPORT. Rev. David Peterson, Chairperson of Board of Pensions. 18. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. Rev. David Peterson moved Action Item# 601. Adopted. 19. MOTION. Rev. David Peterson moved to adjourn the Board of Pension session and reconvene 2020 Iowa Annual Conference. Adopted.

20. BREAK.

21. PRAYER. Diana Sagastizado.

22. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to recess the Iowa Annual Conference session to allow the Iowa United Methodist

Foundation to hold its annual meeting. At the conclusion of business of the Foundation, the Annual Conference will reconvene. Adopted.

23. FOUNDATION. Foundation report by Rev. Dr. Katharine Yarnell. New board members elected were Pat Gorkow and Blair Templeton. Board members and Foundation staff were acknowledged. Field Staff members were also introduced. Foundation report approved. Foundation meeting adjourned.

24. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle moved to suspend Rule of Order 1020.15 for the consideration of Action Item 701 only. Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

25. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle moved action item 701. Reduce the number of districts serving the churches of the Iowa Annual Conference from eight (8) to five (5). The reduction in districts will take effect July 1, 2021. Adopted.

26. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 1. 26.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 101 as Action Calendar #1A.

Adopted by 2/3rd majority vote.

27. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 1. 27.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 102, 103, 104, 105 as Action Calendar #1B. 27.2. Rev. Katie Dawson moved to remove Action Item 102 from action calendar for purpose of discussion. Adopted. 27.3. Rev. Cory Allard moved to remove Action Item 103 from the action calendar for purpose of discussion. Adopted. 27.4. Rev. Michael Bicklen moved to remove Action Item 105 from the action calendar for the purpose of amendment. Adopted. 27.5. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 104 as Action Calendar #1B. Adopted.

28. BREAK.

29. PRAYER. Rev. Chad Jennings.

30. ACTION CALENDAR. Diana Sagastizado legislative leader for section 2.

30.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 as Action Calendar #2. 30.2. Rev. Brian Carter moved to remove Action Item 205 from action calendar for purpose of discussion.

Adopted. 30.3. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to remove Action Item 208 from action calendar for the purpose of amendment.

Adopted 30.4. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Items 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212 as Action Calendar #2.

Adopted

31. ACTION CALENDAR. Rev. LaTonya Calderon legislative leader for section 3. 31.1. Rev. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Items 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 as Action Calendar #3.

Adopted

32. ACTION CALENDAR. Rev. LaTonya Calderon legislative leader for section 4. 32.1. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Items 401, 402, 403, 405 as Action Calendar #4.

Adopted

33. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 33.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 102.


33.2. MOTION. Rev. Katie Dawson moved to amend action item 102 to read: Incoming chairs may invite the outgoing chair (or other former member of the group) to serve the agency in an ex-officio (voice but no vote) capacity for one year following the outgoing chair’s departure from the agency. Adopted.

33.3. Vote on Action Item 102 as amended. Adopted.

34. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 34.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 103.

Failed.

35. BREAK

36. PRAYER. Angela Hansen-Abbas.

37. LEGISLATIVE ACTION. 37.1. Diana Sagastizado moved action item 105. 37.2. MOTION TO AMEND. Rev. Mike Biklen moved to amend action item 105 to remove the deletion of final paragraph and restore it so

that it continues to read: "The Iowa Annual Conference, being a model of accountability for local congregations, shall pay its General Conference Apportionments in full. These apportionments shall be the first benevolent responsibility of the Annual Conference." Vote on Biklen amendment to action item 105. Failed

37.3. MOTION TO AMEND. Allan Allard moved to amend action item 105 to restore line 44 and 45 so the budget format will be presented showing the estimated uncollectible amount of apportionment.

37.4. MOTION. Rev. Brian Williams to call the question. Approved. 37.5. Vote on the Allard amendment to action item 105. Failed 37.6. Vote on action item 105. Adopted.

38. BREAK.

39. PRAYER. Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon.

40. AGENDA UPDATE. Chair of Business and Agenda, Brian Oliver.

41. LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

41.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Item 205. 41.2. Vote on action Item 205. Adopted.


42.1. Diana Sagastizado moved Action Item 208. 42.2. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson moved to amend Item 208 Line 45 to add 4) work in tandem with the Anti-Racism

Leadership Team so efforts will not be duplicated or supplanted. 42.3. Vote on the Thompson amendment. Adopted. 42.4. Vote on action item 208 as amended. Adopted.


43.1. Rev. LaTonya Calderon moved Action Item 404. 43.2. Vote on substitute action item 404. Adopted.

44. CLOSED CHURCHES.

44.1. Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon, District Superintendent of the Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of the Gilman United

Methodist Church. Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Gilman United Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Gilman United Methodist Church located in Marshall County was founded in 1898 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Gilman United Methodist Church voted on June 26, 2020, to close the church; and

WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Gilman United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Laurel United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS the superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended that the property be sold.


WHEREAS the consent to close has been granted by the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and the district board of church location and building; and all proper Disciplinary requirements have been complied with;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gilman United Methodist Church be closed effective July 1, 2020, and the property be transferred to the Trustees of Iowa Annual Conference.

Resolution Adopted.

44.2. Rev. Ron Carlson, District Superintendent North Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of Huntington United Methodist Church Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Huntington United Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Huntington Church located in Emmet County was founded in 1900 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Huntington United Methodist Church voted on August 11, 2019, to close the church; and

WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Huntington United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Dolliver United Methodist Church; and



THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Huntington United Methodist Church be closed effective September 1, 2019, and the property be transferred to the Trustees of Iowa Annual Conference. Resolution Adopted.

44.3. Rev. Ron Carlson, District Superintendent North Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of Seeds of Faith United

Methodist Church Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Seeds of Faith United Methodist Church of Lester, Iowa

WHEREAS the Seeds of Faith United Methodist Church of Lester, Iowa (“Seeds of Faith UMC”), located in Lyon County was founded in 1889;

WHEREAS on August 7, 2019, upon learning of the unauthorized attempts by Seeds of Faith UMC to transfer the real and personal property of Seeds of Faith UMC to another entity, the Bishop and majority of District Superintendents, under Discipline Paragraph 2549(3)(b), declared exigent circumstances warranted that title to all Seeds of Faith UMC property should vest in the Conference Board of Trustees;

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims dated on or about December 20, 2019, the Conference Board of Trustees, for valuable consideration, resolved claims against the former officers and members of Seeds of Faith UMC;

WHEREAS, on or about December 20, 2019, the Conference Board of Trustees authorized the sale of the real and personal property of the former of Seeds of Faith UMC to Seeds of Faith Community Church located in Lester, Iowa;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Seeds of Faith UMC be closed effective August 7, 2019. Resolution Adopted

44.4. Rev. Ron Carlson, District Superintendent North Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of the Ticonic United

Methodist Church Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Ticonic Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Ticonic United Methodist Church located in Monona County was founded in 1898 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Ticonic United Methodist Church voted on May 13, 2020, to close the church; and


WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Ticonic United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Hornick United Methodist Church; and



THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ticonic United Methodist Church be closed effective July 1, 2020, and the property be transferred to the Trustees of Iowa Annual Conference. Resolution Adopted.

44.5. Rev. Moody Colorado, District Superintendent South Central District, presented the resolution for the closing of the Mount Zion United

Methodist Church Property Matter – Resolution for the Closing of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church

WHEREAS the Mount Zion United Methodist Church located in Wapello County was founded in 1869 and has a long and proud history; and

WHEREAS the church conference of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church voted on September 15, 2019, to close the church; and

WHEREAS the district superintendent, in consultation with the local church, has recommended the closing of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church and transfer of membership to Blakesburg United Methodist Church; and



THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mount Zion United Methodist Church be closed effective October 1, 2019, and the property be transferred to the Trustees of Iowa Annual Conference. Resolution Adopted.

45. NOMINATIONS final ballot. Adopted

46. FINAL BUDGET. Adopted

47. FIXING OF APPOINTMENTS

48. MOTION. Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie moved that the Iowa Annual Conference Session authorize the Conference Secretary, the Journal

Editor, the Rules of Order Committee, and the Annual Conference Session Planning Committee to edit and reconcile the actions of this Annual Conference Session, so that they may be published in the 2020 Iowa Annual Conference Journal. Adopted

49. CLOSING REMARKS. Bishop Haller brought closing announcements, acknowledgements, and personal remarks.

50. ADJOURNMENT. Rev. Brian Oliver moved adjournment. The Iowa Annual Conference adjourned at 5:18 pm.

51. ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORSHIP TEAM. Rev. Craig Ferguson, Rev. Dr. Jaqueline Thompson, Rev. Lucas Fillmore, Rev Timothy Bonney, Rev. Matt German, Liz Winders, Chris Congdon, & Aaron Warner.

52. REGISTRATION. 825 members attended.


LAITY SESSION Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 2:00pm on Zoom webinar

1. GATHERING MUSIC.

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Margaret Borgen, Conference Lay Leader.

3. OPENING PRAYER. Jeff Anderson, Board of Laity member opened with prayer.

4. SCRIPTURE READING. Board of Laity members shared scripture reading from the Gospel of John.

5. MESSAGE. “Wandering into Grace” by Bishop Laurie Haller.

6. INTRODUCTION. Board of Laity Members introduced themselves and shared expressions of gratitude.

7. RECOGNITION. Barb Mann was recognized for her service to the conference and the ministries of the laity upon her retirement.

8. RECOGNITION. Deans of the School for Lay Ministry, Lynn Calvert for Cornell campus and John Rothlisberger for Des Moines campus,

recognized graduates of the 2020 class.

9. RECOGNITION. Colleen Petaros, Chairperson of Conference Lay Servant Ministries, recognized Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers, and Certified Lay Ministers.

10. PRAYER. Margaret Borgen, Conference Lay Leader.

11. LEARNING. Panel discussion on mental health. Panelists Andrea Severson, Gladys Alvarez, Kim Wadding, Tricia Williams.

12. SCRIPTURE READING. Janice Bolger shared scripture reading.

13. REFLECTION. Rev. Chris St. Clair shared a reflection from Rev. Bill Cotton on racial injustice.

14. CLOSING PRAYER. Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck.

15. BENEDICTION. Benediction and closing by Margaret Borgen, Conference Lay Leader.

Offerings and attestation

1. OFFERINGS.

Clergy Assistance Fund $7,435.00

Mabaan Flood Relief* $13,728.08

Africa University Dream Farm $940.00

Bishop’s Fit Walk – Mental Health $1,060.00

* The Mabaan Flood Relief campaign started in February and continues throughout the year. The amount reported in these daily proceedings is the amount as of August 31, 2020.

2. ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES. Patty King and Lisa Steel assisted in the preparation of these Daily Proceedings.

3. ATTEST OF DAILY PROCEEDINGS.

Presiding Bishop, Conference Secretary,

Laurie Haller Nitza E. Dovenspike


CERTIFICATION OF ORDINATION

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

IN CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

ON THE 11th DAY OF JULY, 2020, I ORDAINED:

ELDERS IN FULL CONNECTION

Elizabeth Ann Bell

Courtney Renee Dake

Lisa Donita Schroeder

Derrick Festus Nii Okai Okine

Benjamin Alan Wedeking

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT AT BROADWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA

ON THE 25th DAY OF JULY, 2020, I ORDAINED:

ELDERS IN FULL CONNECTION

Elad Shapira

Signed,

Bishop Laurie Haller


Elders in Full Connection

L to R: Elizabeth A. Bell, Lisa D. Schroeder, Benjamin A. Wedeking, Derrick Okine, Courtney R. Dake, & Elad Shapira

Course of Study Graduates:

L to R: Mark W. Morehouse, Neil E. Hofer, Christy L. Ehrle, Kim A. Dewey, & Steven G. Swenson

Associate Members:

L to R: Jennifer L. Seylar & Douglas L. Amis

Elder Transferring from Other Annual Conference

Nathanael Tabelisma

Documents

28 2020 IOWA CONFERENCE JOURNAL V. DAILY …5+daily+proceedings.pdf28 2020 iowa conference journal. v. daily proceedings. 177th session of the iowa annual conference. clergy executive