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Information for clergy and lay delegates on the 2012 Diocesan Convention
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Information for Clergy and Delegates
of the Episcopal Diocese of KansasThe 153rd Annual Convention
October 19-20, 2012Topeka, Kansas
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Table of contents
Schedules and agendasSchedule of convocation meetings .......................................................................................................2Proposed agenda for Diocesan Convention .........................................................................................3
Nominees for Council of TrusteesLay nominees (elect 1) .........................................................................................................................4Clergy nominees (elect 2) ................................................................................................................ 5-7
Nominees for Disciplinary BoardLay nominees (elect 3) .........................................................................................................................8Clergy nominees (elect 4) .............................................................................................................. 9-10
Canonical amendmentProposed amendment 1 ......................................................................................................................11
Proposed 2013 mission planNarrative ..................................................................................................................................... 12-16Summary of the mission plan ............................................................................................................17Line items of income and expenses ............................................................................................. 18-23Apportionment schedule ....................................................................................................................24
Consent Calendar itemsBishop’s appointments and nominations ..................................................................................... 25-26Convention committees ............................................................................................................... 27-28Courtesy resolutions ..................................................................................................................... 29-30
Other itemsProposed rules of debate ....................................................................................................................31Form for proposing amendments .......................................................................................................32
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Schedule of convocation meetings
Southeast ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m., St. John’s Church, 1801 Corning, Parsons
Southwest ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado
Northeast ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m., Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence
Northwest ConvocationSaturday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m., Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka
All delegates are urged to attend the meeting in their Convocation. Members of the diocesan staff and the Council of Trustees will be present to provide information and answer questions.
Please bring this convention book with you to your Convocation meeting and to Diocesan Convention.
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Proposed agenda for Diocesan ConventionAll events take place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel or adjacent Maner Conference Center except the Thursday night Evensong and fundraiser, and the Friday morning Eucharist, which are at Grace Cathedral. All venues are in Topeka.
Thursday, October 18, 20124 – 7:30 p.m. Early convention registration, Emerald Coat Check Room, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
6:30 – 7 p.m. Evensong, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave.
7 – 9 p.m. Chili supper, Crossroads fundraiser and Bethany Place Conference Center open house, Great Hall, Grace Cathedral
Friday, October 19, 201210 – 11:30 a.m. Convention Eucharist, Grace Cathedral; Bishop Dean Wolfe, celebrant Bishop Gerald Mansholt, ELCA Central States Synod, preacher
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Convention registration, Sunflower Ballroom Foyer, Maner Conference Center
Noon Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom
1 – 1:45 p.m. Bishop Wolfe’s Address, Sunflower Ballroom
1:45 – 2 p.m. Break
2 – 4 p.m. Opening business session, Sunflower Ballroom
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Workshops, various rooms, Maner Conference Center
6 – 7 p.m. Social hour, Shawnee Room and Sunflower Ballroom Foyer
7 – 9 p.m. Convention banquet and awards, Sunflower Ballroom After-dinner remarks by Bishop Peter Price of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, Church of England
9:15 p.m. Taizé service, Pioneer Room
Saturday, October 20, 20127:30 – 9 a.m. Continental breakfast, Shawnee Room, Maner Conference Center
9 – 9:10 a.m. Morning Prayer, Sunflower Ballroom
9:10 – 10 a.m. Keynote address by Bishop Peter Price of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, Sunflower Ballroom
10 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Business session resumes, Sunflower Ballroom
11:45 a.m. – noon Noonday Prayers
Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch, Sunflower Ballroom
1 – 2 p.m. Business session (if needed) and Adjournment, Sunflower Ballroom
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Nominees for election
Lay nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member (vote for 1)
Bob SkaggsMember, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission
Church leadership: Current member, Council of Trustees. Chair of the Finance Committee, member of the diocesan Executive Committee. Deputy to General Convention (2009, 2012) and diocesan Task Force for Health Insurance. Previously was president of the Northeast Convocation, member of the Council of Trustees (2001-2007), member of task force for campus ministry, member of campus ministry search committee, member of task force for funding the ministry of the diocese. Former Vestry member at St. Michael’s and St. Francis, Stilwell.
Current position: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps, retiredStatement: When I retired from the Marine Corps I made a conscious decision
to serve the church as my first priority. I have found that my skill set works well in service in the councils of the church. I am willing to take on the tasks that need to get done but most are reluctant to engage. We are entering into a tumultuous time in the Episcopal Church, at the national and diocesan level, a time of great challenge and even greater reward as we re-envision ourselves as the great missionary church we are called to be. I want to continue to be a part of this process, as we transition to a new and better way to live into the Great Commission.
Kathy SlawsonMember, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Church leadership: Stephen Minister (lay pastoral care) and member of the Cathedral Choir; recently led parish outreach to the Washburn University campus and served for 10 years as youth leader and Sunday School teacher for senior high and middle school students; served as co-coordinator for 12 consecutive diocesan senior high Happening weekends and two years as co-director of the diocesan junior high camp at Camp Wood; co-planner of Cathedral youth pilgrimages to Canterbury and Washington Cathedrals. Past member of the Cathedral Altar Guild and served on the design staff of the diocesan Ministry Fair.
Current position: Continuing Legal Education Program Planner, Kansas Bar Association
Statement: As one who has served as an active volunteer for more than 25 years in many aspects of Cathedral and diocesan life, I feel that I can bring the perspective of the wide variety of parish members to the table. My work, both professional and volunteer, has involved the ability to perform a broad range of detail and organization that I am eager to offer in continuing service to the diocese.
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Nominees for electionClergy nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member and Council of Trustees, At-large Member, one-year unexpired term (vote for 2)
The Rev. Sharon BillmanVicar, St. John’s, Parsons
Church leadership: Member, Congregational Development Commission and Convention Minutes Review Committee; recipient of the Canon’s Award, 2010; trainer for child and adult protection workshops; Cursillo; graduate of the Kansas School for Ministry; General Convention volunteer, 2012; president, vice president and secretary of the Parsons Ministerial Association; chair and co-chair of the Parsons CROP Hunger Walk; Southeast Convocation board secretary.
Current position: Vicar, St. John’s, ParsonsStatement: I have been a member of the Episcopal Church for 46 years. I was
raised up from St. John’s and ordained under the former Canon 9 requirements, and I was appointed by Bishop Dean Wolfe to serve as the Vicar of St. John’s in Parsons since 2004. I have a variety of gifts I can bring to the Council of Trustees from a small parish prospective, and I fully understand, support and practice the Total Ministry concept. I feel my experience as a small business owner for many years also will be an asset to the Council of Trustees. I know what it is like to struggle in tough economic times and to make hard decisions, while enjoying successful years of providing honest and dependable service to many people, including those affected by natural disasters.
The Rev. Bill BreedloveAssistant Rector, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission
Church leadership: Director of Youth and Family Ministries at St. Michael’s; past member of the diocesan Campus Ministry Commission.
Current position: Assistant Rector, St. Michael and All Angels, MissionStatement: I am looking for an opportunity to serve at the diocesan level, bringing
particular concern and advocacy for the interests of children, youth, young adult and family ministries in the Diocese of Kansas.
Additional clergy nominees are on page 6 and 7.
Process for election to these positions: The person receiving the highest number of votes (if a majority) will be elected for the three-year position, and the person receiving the second highest number of votes (if a majority), will be elected for the unexpired term. If only one person receives a majority vote on the first ballot, that person is elected for the three-year position, and on a subsequent ballot, the person receiving the highest number of votes (if a majority) will be elected for the unexpired term.
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Clergy nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member and Council of Trustees, At-large Member, one-year unexpired term (vote for 2)
Nominees for election
The Rev. C. Earl MahanPriest in charge, St. John’s, Wichita
Church leadership: Member, Advisory Board, Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry (ex officio), Executive Board member and convocation dean, Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Current position: Priest in charge, St. John’s, WichitaStatement: Having served in parish ministry for almost 20 years, I believe in
the mission of the church as it is expressed at the diocesan and local levels, for it is at these grassroots levels that we can most visibly see the body of Christ in action. I believe the Council of Trustees in the Diocese of Kansas plays an integral role, working with our bishop, impacting the living out of our mission together. I desire to bring my gifts and abilities and experiences as a parish priest to the table and assist our diocese to continue to grow and live into our mission and shared ministry.
The Rev. Patrick FunstonChaplain, Bishop Seabury Academy, Lawrence
Church leadership: Community Service Director, Bishop Seabury Academy; member, diocesan Committee on Higher Education; former campus ministry intern, Kansas State University; youth peer minister; program and camp director, diocesan summer camp; lay Eucharistic minister, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission.
Current position: Chaplain, Bishop Seabury Academy, LawrenceStatement: I seek the office of Trustee because the Diocese of Kansas should be a
leader in bringing newer voices to institutional decision-making. As a younger voice on the Council of Trustees, I will offer a unique perspective to the deliberations of that body and of the diocese as a whole. I also seek the office of Trustee to learn and grow in my own ministry. As a product of the diocese, I am committed to helping it remain a vital example of Anglican ministry done well, even as the diocese moves in new and exciting directions.
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The Very Rev. Michael MunroRector, St. Paul’s, Leavenworth and Dean of the Northeast Convocation
Church leadership: Dean of the Northeast Convocation; Council of Trustees at-large member, 2004-2010; chair of the Commission on Ministry, 2007-2010; member of bishop search committee, 2002-2003; MegaCamp cabin counselor, 2012
Current position: Rector, St. Paul’s, Leavenworth and Dean of the Northeast Convocation
Statement: Every priest at ordination is called to take a share in the councils of the church. By serving on the Council of Trustees I intend once more to act on this promise. The Council of Trustees pays attention to issues in the church both within the diocese and in the national church. During my previous service I have known these discussions to be wide-ranging and to consider a variety of theological points of view. My skill in the midst of these conversations has been to help find the places where disparate viewpoints come together. My goal is to leave things better than I found them. I hope to have the chance to do it once more.
Clergy nominees • Council of Trustees, At-large Member and Council of Trustees, At-large Member, one-year unexpired term (vote for 2)
Nominees for election
The Rev. Andrew O’ConnorRector, Good Shepherd, Wichita
Church leadership: President of the Southwest Convocation; former convocation vice president; member, Commission on Ministry; Kansas School for Ministry instructor; participant in Kansas to Kenya mission trips in 2010 and 2011; General Convention exhibitor for St. Mark’s Press, 2012
Current position: Rector, Good Shepherd, WichitaStatement: Since arriving here in 2009 I have been deeply impressed by the
commitment to Christ’s mission by the people of our diocese. From building houses in Kenya with students from our campus ministries, to taking part in the formation of new deacons and priests as an instructor at KSM, I have observed a tremendous vitality in our church. Despite the challenges we presently face, I believe the Diocese of Kansas is and will be a leader in the emerging renewal of the Episcopal Church’s mission and ministry. My enthusiasm for our church in this moment, combined with the perspective I bring as the rector of a dynamic Wichita parish, is what I can faithfully offer to the Council of Trustees’ work of governance and stewardship.
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Nominees for electionLay nominees • Disciplinary Board Members (vote for 3)
Janine CoxMember, Trinity, Lawrence
Church leadership: Current member and president, Disciplinary Board; senior warden, co-chair of rector search, co-chair of the Trinity Foster Home Board, Eucharistic Minister, lector
Current position: Deputy appellate defenderStatement: When Bishop Wolfe asked me to serve on the Board, I was honored
and gladly accepted the offer. I believe that my legal background will be an asset should a case come before the Board, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve the diocese in this capacity.
Philip DavidsonMember, St. John’s, Wichita
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board; former senior warden, chair of the parish Personnel Committee, co-chair of the parish capital campaign, chair of the Stewardship Committee
Current position: Attorney, Hinkle Law FirmStatement: My education, training and experience in handling professional
development, inquiries into professional conduct and matters in the legal arena should be helpful to Bishop Wolfe and the clergy of the diocese on matters relating to this position.
Glenn Horton-SmithMember, St. Paul’s, Manhattan
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board; Vestry member, choir member, Sunday school teacher
Current position: Associate professor of physics, Kansas State UniversityStatement: I’m willing to serve and willing to learn the appropriate disciplinary
canons and the role of the Board in case it is ever needed, even while I hope the Board never needs to formally convene.
Sarah BousfieldMember, St. James’, Wichita
Church leadership: Youth representative to the Vestry (2012-present), member, diocesan Youth Commission (2011-present)
Statement: I believe that it is important for youth to actively participate in all aspects and responsibilities at the diocesan level.
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The Rev. Marcus CunninghamRector, Church of the Epiphany, Sedan
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board. Has also served on the board of directors for the Global Episcopal Mission Network.
Current position: Rector, Church of the Epiphany, SedanStatement: I have been trained for this position. And while the board hasn’t had
to meet, it is an important part of our structure. I hope and pray that we will not be convened, but if we are, I will impart my insight and perspective as a parish priest into the proceedings.
Nominees for electionClergy nominees • Disciplinary Board Members (vote for 4)
The Rev. Dawn FrankfurtRector, St. James’, Wichita
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board. In the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia was on the Executive Committee, mentor for Fresh Start, chair and member of the Outreach Committee, member of the Education Consortium and member of the convention Resolutions Committee.
Current position: Rector, St. James’, WichitaStatement: I am willing to serve on the Disciplinary Board for a number of reasons.
I think it is important for people who serve to represent a variety of church settings and experience. I was ordained in the Diocese of Hawaii and served parishes in the Dioceses of Southwestern Virginia and Oklahoma before coming to Kansas. It is of great value to someone serving in this position to have had significant life experience, to be fair and open minded, and to be knowledgeable about and interested in the way the Episcopal Church operates and governs itself. I am a thoughtful, caring and prayerful person, and I believe I have traits that would be valuable to the Disciplinary Board. Thank you for your prayers and consideration.
Deacon Robert HirstDeacon, Good Shepherd, Wichita
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board. Member of the Commission on Ministry. Innkeeper for the Kansas School for Ministry. Has served as deacon at St. Stephen’s and Good Shepherd in Wichita. Previously was on the Board of Directors of Episcopal Social Services and was director of the Teen Intervention Program at ESS. Is former president and vice president of the Southwest Convocation and former administrative assistant at St. Stephen’s.
Current position: Unit Manager, Kansas Department for Children and FamiliesStatement: I am running because of a request from Canon Craig Loya and a
willingness to serve.
Additional clergy nominees are on page 10.
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Nominees for electionClergy nominees • Disciplinary Board Members (vote for 4)
The Very Rev. Steve LipscombDean, Grace Cathedral, Topeka and Dean of the Northwest Convocation
Church leadership: Current member, Disciplinary Board and Dean of the Northwest Convocation. Member of the Crossroads Building Committee and Health Insurance Task Force. Former chair of the Congregational Development Commission and former member of the Council of Trustees, diocesan Finance Committee and Apportionment Task Force. Former chair of the Bishop’s Transition Committee.
Current position: Dean, Grace Cathedral, Topeka and Dean of the Northwest Convocation
Statement: I am happy to continue service on this board that, I hope, is never called to meet. If there is reason to meet then the situation will be a serious one that calls for fair-minded and open-minded listeners, who know how to temper justice with mercy and who know the difference between the two. I believe I can be this type of listener and derive a fair verdict.
The Rev. Laurie LewisAssistant Rector, St. Stephen’s, Wichita
Church leadership: Member, Campus Ministry Committee and co-leader of the Episcopal Campus Ministry of Wichita. At St. Stephen’s has oversight responsibilities for liturgy and music, Christian formation, outreach ministries to seniors, campus ministry, and newcomer ministries.
Current position: Assistant Rector, St. Stephen’s, WichitaStatement: I chose to join The Episcopal Church as an adult, and I have a great
deal of respect for its Constitutions and Canons. When the call came that I was being nominated for the Disciplinary Board, I accepted the nomination out of a sense of duty from the prayer at my priestly consecration: “Make her a faithful pastor, a patient teacher, and a wise councilor.” Any wisdom I possess comes only by the grace of God. I make myself available to seek God’s wisdom and serve God as a member of this board if it is the will of the church.
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Canonical amendmentProposed canonical amendment 1
Proposed by Ethel Edwards and Ronda Hoss, St. David’s, Topeka
Note: New language is shown in italics; language to be replaced is shown in strikethrough.
Canon IV.2 - Of ApportionmentsSec. 4.
d. Any parish purchasing health insurance from the Episcopal Medical Trust for clergy and staff is entitled to offset any such costs that exceed the fair market value of a documented alternative insurance policy from their annual apportionment.
Sec. 5. This Canon shall be effective from funding budget year 2006 2013 and shall be reviewed at least every ten (10) years by a committee appointed by the Bishop.
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Proposed 2013 mission plan, narrative
The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas proposed 2013 mission plan
Sources of ResourcesThe proposed 2013 mission plan for the Diocese of Kansas is funded primarily through
apportionment. Apportionment accounts for 86 percent of the resources to fund the 2013 mission plan. The remainder of the funding is provided by investment earnings (4.9 percent) and fees (9.1 percent). The proposed apportionment for 2013 of $1,380,577 compares to previous years as follows:
2012 $1,317,321 2011 $1,353,342 2010 $1,357,596 2009 $1,365,000 2008 $1,329,562 2007 $1,282,375 2006 $1,194,484 2005 $1,299,543 2004 $1,299,205 2003 $1,400,698 2002 $1,307,276 2001 $1,283,207 2000 $1,306,787
The proposed effective apportionment rate for 2013 will remain at 17.5 percent. From 2000 through 2012, the effective apportionment rate has ranged from a high of 19.55 percent in 2000 to a low of 16.47 percent in 2003.
Uses of ResourcesYouth and campus ministry continues to be a significant emphasis of the 2013 mission plan. In
addition, we will continue our wider outreach by fully funding the Episcopal Church asking and the Millennium Development Goals.
The 2013 mission plan continues to make use of the endowment to help fund the mission plan. However, for several years the endowment was used at a rate that was unsustainable over the long term. For 2013 the Council of Trustees recommends a reduction in the mission plan and a reduction in the usage of the endowment fund. The end result was that two staff positions were eliminated, and other cuts were enacted. The 2013 mission plan is $268,079 less than the 2012 mission plan.
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Proposed 2013 mission plan, narrative
Adjusted for inflation, the 2000 budget would be $1,882,220 in 2012 dollars. In inflation-adjusted dollars, the 2013 mission plan is $276,051 less than the 2000 budget.
2012 $1,874,248 2011 $1,862,745 2010 $1,798,885 2009 $1,928,963 2008 $1,797,338 2007 $1,632,355 2006 $1,402,178 2005 $1,364,443 2004 $1,360,205 2003 $1,458,575 2002 $1,379,835 2001 $1,373,207 2000 $1,386,788
Adult FormationFor 2013 there will be continued emphasis on Education for Ministry (EFM) training and mentoring.
The Diocese of Kansas has been deeply involved in EFM and has as many or more graduates than many dioceses of comparable size or larger. In 2012 the diocese conducted two EFM mentor training sessions.
Adult Formation also sponsors lay ministry training, spiritual development training, Via Media and Cursillo.
Bethany PlaceAs part of the Crossroads campaign, the Bethany Place Conference Center has undergone extensive
remodeling. In 2013, the 20-bed conference center again will serve Kansas School for Ministry students, along with students from Western Kansas, West Missouri and Nebraska. The conference center also will be available for use by parish organizations, agencies and select community organizations. Items associated with Bethany Place are the utilities, supplies, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds.
Church PlanterIn 2008, the Rev. Philip Hubbard was called to be the church planter in Johnson County. In 2012
St. Clare’s, Spring Hill, paid for non-salary and benefit items. St. Clare’s will pay one-third of Father Hubbard’s salary and benefits, plus other program expenses, in 2013. This is a further step by St. Clare’s on their path to becoming a self-supporting parish of the diocese. Two-thirds of the salary and benefits for the church planter are included under clergy salaries and benefits in the Mission Management section.
Campus MinistryThe 2013 mission plan reflects the staff reduction from two to one full-time campus missioner. The
Rev. Michael Bell is working with the Campus Ministry Council to reconfigure and restructure how campus ministry is carried out in the diocese. Two interns will be serving the diocese and assisting the campus missioner in his work. Efforts will continue to build the partnership between the parishes and campus ministry.
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Proposed 2013 mission plan, narrative
Clergy SupportClergy Support encompasses important functions for the clergy of the diocese. The functions under
Clergy Support include:• Gathering of Presbyters• Deacons Retreat• Archdeacons• Convocation Deans• Chrism Mass
Commission on MinistryThe Commission on Ministry (COM) is required by Title III of the Constitutions and Canons of the
Episcopal Church. The Commission on Ministry is charged with the task of finding those persons who can best fill the ministry needs of the diocese; thus, a vocational discernment process and program have been established. COM works in the discernment process not only with candidates but also with convocation discernment committees. As part of COM, the Examining Chaplains are responsible for reviewing the General Ordination Examinations of the seminarians.
CommunicationsThis area includes the cost of printing and mailing The Harvest, the diocesan newspaper, six times
a year. This office is also responsible for the diocesan website and the biweekly electronic newsletter DioLog, as well as the Directory and Convention Journal provided to all clergy and parish offices. The director also oversees printed communications for the bishop’s office and is available to consult with parishes on communication issues including website development, and print and digital publications.
Community LifeThis area includes items related to meetings that incorporate aspects of our common life as a
community of faith. Included are the diocesan office expenses for the annual Convention, as well as the escrow for the General Convention, which next will be held in Salt Lake City in 2015, and the bishop’s attendance at the every-10-year Lambeth Conference.
Congregational DevelopmentThe Congregational Development Commission plans diocesanwide events, like the Magnetic
Church and the Appreciative Inquiry seminars, that focus on congregational growth. Congregational Development will continue working with individual parishes in the diocese to assist them in growth and development.
Council of TrusteesThis part of the 2013 mission plan provides for the monthly Council of Trustee meetings, the Trustees’
annual retreat and other Council expenses.
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Proposed 2013 mission plan, narrative
Kansas School for MinistryKSM provides education and training for people preparing for ordination as deacons and priests, as
well as lay people wanting to engage in specialized ministries or seeking to grow in their knowledge. The Rev. Andrew Grosso is the coordinator of KSM. A new curriculum has been developed, and new resources will be needed. A new partnership has been formed with the Dioceses of Western Kansas, West Missouri and Nebraska to provide education for people in those dioceses preparing for ordination. This section of the mission plan provides resources for the school and for students from the Diocese of Kansas.
Liturgy, Arts and MusicThe mission of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Commission is to support the congregations in the
diocese, that we may better celebrate our life in Christ through worship. The commission continues to work with the bishop on ordination liturgies for priests and deacons, and plans and coordinates worship for the diocesan convention.
Mission ManagementThe salaries and benefits of all clergy and lay employees of the diocese have been grouped in this
section. The operations and facilities expenses of the diocesan office are included in this area. Among major items in this area are retiree health insurance, computers, utilities, maintenance, property and liability insurance, and the annual audit.
Mission and OutreachThe Diocese of Kansas continues to be a strong supporter of the wider church. Our diocese has
participated at the full asking despite past difficulties. Once again, the 2013 mission plan provides for the full asking to support the work of the Episcopal Church. Full participation by the diocese in the Millennium Development Goals is included in the mission plan. Areas supported by Mission and Outreach are:
• Episcopal Church Apportionment• Province VII Apportionment• Episcopal Community Services in Kansas City• Episcopal Social Services in Wichita• Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence• Kansas Ecumenical Ministries• Anti-Racism Awareness Training • Millennium Development Goals
Office of the BishopThis area of the 2013 mission plan provides for the support of the bishop in his work, both in the
Diocese of Kansas and in the wider church. Funding allows for the bishop to work together with the other bishops of the Episcopal Church through the House of Bishops and other special committees on which Bishop Wolfe serves.
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Proposed 2013 mission plan, narrative
Office of the Canon to the Ordinary The Canon to the Ordinary is the chief administrative officer for the diocese. The canon also is the
transition ministry officer for the Diocese of Kansas, assisting parishes and clergy in the search and call process. The Canon to the Ordinary also serves as the bishop’s chief of staff, consults with parishes about congregational development, and serves as the staff liaison to the Congregational Development Commission and the Commission on Ministry.
Seminarian Support/InternshipsAs part of investing in our future, the Diocese of Kansas provides assistance for future priests of the
Episcopal Church. Twice a year the diocese provides grants to the seminarians from our diocese. Our diocese also partners with specific parishes to provide internship experience for clergy in the
diocese. This partnership allows newly ordained clergy to gain valuable parish experience, and the parishes benefit from their ministry.
Stewardship and DevelopmentThe 2013 mission plan does not include funding for a staff person in stewardship and development.
For 2013 the Crossroads campaign will be the main focus. The Stewardship and Development Committee will work to provide resources and services to the parishes of the diocese.
Youth MinistriesDuring 2012 Michael Funston has served the diocese as the interim youth missioner. A search
currently is underway to hire a permanent youth missioner for 2013. The work performed in Youth Ministries helps lay the foundation for future priests and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church. These are some of the successful youth events planned for 2013:
• Miqra• Happenings• MissionPalooza• New Beginnings• Summer Camp• Fall Festival
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10
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50
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omm
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0
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0
0 0.
00C
omm
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atio
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95
17,9
91
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35
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00%
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mun
ity L
ife
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00
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49
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00
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00
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atio
nal D
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ent
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100
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100
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0.00
%C
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stee
s 5,
400
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746
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750
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680
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s S
choo
l for
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istry
8,
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500
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500
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0.00
%%
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rgy,
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ic
2,00
0
125
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000
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0.00
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491
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issi
on a
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utre
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291,
984
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3
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7
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ce o
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hop
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50
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00
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00
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00
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84%
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ce o
f the
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on to
the
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inar
y 20
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17
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9.21
%S
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aria
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rt 82
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0 -4
3.90
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elop
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0
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00
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50
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00
-4.8
3%To
tal E
xpen
ses
1,86
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5
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1,29
6
1,87
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8
1,60
6,16
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4.30
%
Walking by faith • The 153rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas18
Prop
osed
201
3 m
issi
on p
lan,
line
item
Inco
me
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
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ortio
nmen
t 1,
353,
342
1,
256,
385
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317,
321
1,
380,
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63
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80%
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pus
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istry
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75
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0
0
0
0
End
owm
ent P
roce
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of C
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2.32
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es -
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h &
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er
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00
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0
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l Inc
ome
1,86
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5
1,76
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9
1,87
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8
1,60
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9
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%
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lt Fo
rmat
ion
2011
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posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
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sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
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nge
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mis
sion
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ense
s 50
0
0
250
20
0
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00%
Trav
el
1,60
0
0
1,40
0
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0
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-1
4.29
%E
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tion
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inis
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6,65
0
4,23
2
6,65
0
6,65
0
0 0.
00%
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sillo
50
0
500
50
0
500
0
0.00
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a M
edia
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0
0
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0
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5.00
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pirit
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0
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0
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tal A
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atio
n 10
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732
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700
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350
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50
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hany
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ce
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
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sal
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Pro
posa
l $
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nge
%
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nge
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plie
s 1,
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2,
275
1,
450
2,
450
1,
000
68.9
7%U
tiliti
es
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0
3,76
0
5,00
0
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0
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0.00
%B
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ing
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s C
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cts
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0
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7
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0
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0
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aint
enan
ce
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00
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00
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00
0 0.
00%
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l Bet
hany
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ce
21,4
50
24,8
39
21,4
50
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50
0 0.
00%
Cam
pus
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istr
ies
2011
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posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
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nge
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o E
xpen
se
13,1
75
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67
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75
6,75
0
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25
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77%
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o E
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w
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0
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0
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0
0
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00
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7
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0
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00
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00%
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nten
ance
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nive
rsity
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0
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%M
aint
enan
ce -
Kan
sas
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te U
nive
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13
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0
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s M
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aris
h B
ased
6,
900
6,
804
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900
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785
-3
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3,
359
3,
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800
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0.00
%M
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1,
000
43
4
1,00
0
500
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00
-50.
00%
Offi
ce S
uppl
ies
500
83
8
500
25
0
-250
-5
0.00
%Te
leco
mm
unic
atio
ns
2,40
0
2,75
7
2,40
0
1,40
0
-1,0
00
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67%
Cam
pus
Min
istry
Inte
rns
20,0
00
19,3
77
20,0
00
20,0
00
0 0.
00%
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istry
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gram
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ense
s 6,
000
5,
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6,
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0
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tal C
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s 91
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Prop
osed
201
3 m
issi
on p
lan,
line
item
Chu
rch
Plan
ter
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Trav
el
1,25
0
0
0
0
0 O
ffice
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plie
s 3,
000
0
0
0
0
Tele
com
mun
icat
ions
1,
300
0
0
0
0
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tinui
ng E
duca
tion
1,00
0
0
0
0
0 To
tal C
hurc
h Pl
ante
r 6,
550
0
0
0
0
C
lerg
y Su
ppor
t 20
11 P
ropo
sal
2011
Act
ual
2012
Pro
posa
l 20
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0
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9
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0
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0.00
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rchd
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ns
750
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816
50
0
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0
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lerg
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0
102
50
0
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cons
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50
0
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4
500
25
0
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n D
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8,
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0
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hris
m M
ass
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0
1,36
5
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0
1,30
0
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l Cle
rgy
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ort
11,6
50
24,5
46
11,4
00
10,5
50
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-7
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Com
mis
sion
on
Min
istr
y 20
11 P
ropo
sal
2011
Act
ual
2012
Pro
posa
l 20
13 P
ropo
sal
$ C
hang
e
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omm
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on E
xpen
se
1,00
0
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000
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000
0
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avel
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inar
ians
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200
87
4
1,20
0
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0
0 0.
00%
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plie
s 20
0
122
20
0
200
0
0.00
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onfe
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1,50
0
1,04
5
1,50
0
1,50
0
0 0.
00%
Inte
rvie
w E
xpen
ses
100
0
0
0
0
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stig
atio
ns
500
1,
993
50
0
500
0
0.00
%O
rdin
atio
n S
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ces
700
75
1
700
70
0
0 0.
00%
Ord
inat
ion
Exa
min
atio
ns
1,00
0
1,50
0
1,00
0
1,00
0
0 0.
00%
Tota
l Com
mis
sion
on
Min
istr
y 6,
200
6,
959
6,
100
6,
100
0
0.00
%
C
omm
unic
atio
ns
201 1
Pro
posa
l 20
1 1 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Com
mitt
ee E
xpen
se
150
0
0
0
0
Trav
el
1,00
0
407
75
0
750
0
0.00
%Te
leph
one
360
18
0
360
36
0
0 0.
00%
Web
site
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ting
1,06
0
420
45
0
480
30
6.
67%
Pub
licat
ion
4,50
0
4,24
6
6,30
0
6,30
0
0 0.
00%
Circ
ulat
ion
(Pos
tage
) 8,
100
6,
990
7,
750
7,
750
0
0.00
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belin
g 1,
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018
1,
200
1,
200
0
0.00
%P
osta
ge R
etur
ns
400
20
7
400
30
0
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5.00
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chno
logy
Upg
rade
s (S
oftw
are)
30
0
0
300
20
0
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3.33
%P
rogr
am E
xpen
se
800
47
2
800
75
0
-50
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5%E
quip
men
t 42
5
0
425
42
5
0 0.
00%
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scop
al C
omm
unic
ator
s 1,
300
1,
451
1,
300
1,
500
20
0 15
.38%
Fees
& M
embe
rshi
p 30
0
295
30
0
320
20
6.
67%
Dio
cesa
n Jo
urna
l 80
0
2,30
5
2,30
0
2,30
0
0 0.
00%
T ota
l Com
mun
icat
ions
20
,695
17
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22
,635
22
,635
0
0.00
%
Walking by faith • The 153rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas20
Prop
osed
201
3 m
issi
on p
lan,
line
item
Com
mun
ity L
ife
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Con
vent
ion
Exp
ense
5,
300
36
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5,
300
5,
000
-3
00
-5.6
6%G
ener
al C
onve
ntio
n D
eput
ies
14,0
00
18,8
92
14,0
00
14,0
00
0 0.
00%
Ang
lican
/Lam
beth
Con
fere
nces
1,
300
1,
300
1,
300
1,
300
0
0.00
%To
tal C
omm
unity
Life
20
,600
57
,049
20
,600
20
,300
-3
00
-1.4
6%
Con
greg
atio
nal D
evel
opm
ent
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Com
mitt
ee E
xpen
se
0
0
100
10
0
0 0.
00%
Con
tinui
ng E
duca
tion
2,00
0
0
2,00
0
2,00
0
0 0.
00%
Con
fere
nces
4,
000
58
8
4,00
0
4,00
0
0 0.
00%
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rch
Com
mitt
ee C
onsu
ltant
s 1,
000
0
1,
000
1,
000
0
0.00
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tal C
ongr
egat
iona
l Dev
elop
men
t 7,
000
58
8
7,10
0
7,10
0
0 0.
00%
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ncil
of T
rust
ees
201 1
Pro
posa
l 20
1 1 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Bis
hop’
s Fu
nd fo
r Mis
cella
neou
s Ta
sk F
orce
75
0
1,00
9
500
50
0
0 0.
00%
Com
mitt
ee E
xpen
se
1,85
0
2,20
8
1,85
0
1,98
0
130
7.03
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etre
at
2,80
0
1,52
9
2,40
0
2,20
0
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-8
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l Cou
ncil
of T
rust
ees
5,40
0
4,74
6
4,75
0
4,68
0
-70
-1.4
7%
K
ansa
s Sc
hool
for M
inis
try
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
Cha
nge
Trav
el
1,00
0
497
1,
000
0
-1
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-1
00.0
0%M
eals
3,
000
4,
332
3,
000
4,
000
1,
000
33.3
3%Lo
dgin
g 1,
500
2,
674
1,
500
1,
500
0
0.00
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culty
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ium
s 3,
000
6,
500
3,
000
3,
000
0
0.00
%To
tal K
ansa
s Sc
hool
for M
inis
try
8,50
0
14,0
03
8,50
0
8,50
0
0 0.
00%
Litu
rgy ,
Art
s an
d M
usic
20
1 1 P
ropo
sal
201 1
Act
ual
2012
Pro
posa
l 20
13 P
ropo
sal
$ C
hang
e
% C
hang
eD
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san
Litu
rgie
s (C
onve
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, Ord
inat
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1,00
0
125
1,
000
50
0
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-5
0.00
%W
orks
hops
, Inf
orm
atio
n &
Con
sulta
tion
1,00
0
0
1,00
0
500
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00
-50.
00%
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l Litu
rgy,
Art
s an
d M
usic
2,
000
12
5
2,00
0
1,00
0
-1,0
00
-50.
00%
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Prop
osed
201
3 m
issi
on p
lan,
line
item
Mis
sion
Man
agem
ent
2011
Pro
posa
l 20
11 A
ctua
l 20
12 P
ropo
sal
2013
Pro
posa
l $
Cha
nge
%
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nge
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arie
s - C
lerg
y 1
365,
030
36
5,03
0
375,
430
30
9,47
0
-65,
960
-17.
57%
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lth In
sura
nce
- Cle
rgy
109,
385
97
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95
,535
77
,774
-1
7,76
1 -1
8.59
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ensi
on -
Cle
rgy
65,7
05
65,7
05
67,5
77
55,7
06
-11,
871
-17.
57%
Sal
arie
s - L
ay 2
335,
780
32
7,01
5
344,
231
27
1,62
6
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605
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09%
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roll
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s - L
ay
25,6
90
25,5
78
26,3
34
20,8
57
-5,4
77
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80%
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lth In
sura
nce
- Lay
25
,250
27
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26
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29
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2,
831
10.6
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ensi
on -
Lay
28,6
15
22,7
64
29,4
00
18,8
15
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585
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00%
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ranc
e - L
ay
850
85
2
850
85
0
0 0.
00%
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me
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lace
men
t Ins
uran
ce -
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750
67
5
750
75
0
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00%
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lth In
sura
nce
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irees
20
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17
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20
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20
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0
0.00
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ompe
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ion
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ranc
e 4,
120
4,
011
4,
120
4,
120
0
0.00
%Tr
avel
2,
500
2,
307
2,
500
2,
500
0
0.00
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ontin
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catio
n 65
0
1,40
3
650
1,
000
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0 53
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pute
r Exp
ense
20
,168
17
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20
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20
,168
0
0.00
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leco
mm
unic
atio
ns
5,00
0
4,28
9
5,00
0
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Proposed apportionment schedule, 2013 TRUSTEE ADJUSTED 2013 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2013 2013 2013 EFFECTIVE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE BASE BASE APPORT. PERCENT RATE NORTHEAST CONVOCATION
Atchison, Trinity 184,601 158,776 203,819 179,172 179,172 30,396 2.20% 16.96%Edwardsville, St. Martin’s 36,291 29,030 31,415 34,274 31,573 4,260 0.31% 13.48%Kansas City, St. Paul’s 138,758 123,791 98,698 132,298 118,262 18,528 1.34% 15.67%Lawrence, St. Margaret’s 378,778 227,531 230,633 205,741 205,741 35,568 2.57% 17.29%Lawrence, Trinity 349,182 413,106 368,622 325,846 325,846 58,956 4.26% 18.09%Leavenworth, St. Paul’s 236,573 231,765 228,920 246,361 235,682 41,400 2.99% 17.57%Mission, St. Michael’s 969,265 1,147,058 1,183,032 1,256,691 1,195,594 228,336 16.50% 19.10%Olathe, St. Aidan’s 157,406 151,853 153,004 162,638 155,832 25,848 1.87% 16.59%Ottawa, Grace 56,148 58,816 52,791 28,971 28,971 3,900 0.28% 13.48%Overland Park, St. Thomas’ 486,717 412,678 517,347 535,040 488,355 90,600 6.55% 18.55%Shawnee, St. Luke’s 186,820 195,753 203,625 186,299 201,001 31,800 2.50% 17.24%Stilwell, St. Francis’ 47,869 45,663 48,761 47,104 47,104 6,348 0.46% 13.48%
TOTAL 3,228,408 3,195,820 3,320,667 3,357,760 3,213,132 575,940 41.83% 18.01%
SOUTHEAST CONVOCATION Chanute, Grace 113,157 75,646 82,590 84,493 80,910 11,820 0.86% 14.62%Coffeyville, St. Paul’s 134,578 128,632 101,273 117,223 115,709 18,024 1.30% 15.59%Galena, St. Mary’s 19,857 18,520 19,561 24,965 21,015 2,832 0.20% 13.48%Independence, Epiphany 69,330 71,595 69,084 67,206 67,206 9,564 0.69% 14.24%Iola, St. Timothy’s 29,872 28,229 29,380 39,349 32,319 4,356 0.31% 13.48%Neodesha, Ascension 15,160 15,960 22,543 28,370 22,291 3,000 0.22% 13.48%Parsons, St. John’s 38,380 36,120 43,592 61,269 46,994 6,336 0.46% 13.48%Pittsburg, St. Peter’s 88,843 91,193 99,680 103,857 98,243 14,676 1.06% 14.95%Sedan, Epiphany 105,685 134,567 166,376 180,352 160,432 26,736 1.93% 16.67%Yates Center, Calvary 11,577 8,650 8,806 10,394 9,283 1,248 0.09% 13.48%
TOTAL 626,439 609,112 642,885 717,478 654,403 98,592 7.13% 15.07%
NORTHWEST CONVOCATION Abilene, St. John’s 42,851 43,679 62,850 125,623 77,384 11,244 0.81% 14.54%Blue Rapids, St. Mark’s 18,363 7,827 7,233 11,386 8,815 1,188 0.09% 13.48%Clay Center, St. Paul’s 74,993 76,676 77,685 82,678 79,013 11,520 0.83% 14.58%Emporia, St. Andrew’s 154,816 155,000 157,076 165,170 159,082 26,472 1.91% 16.65%Holton, St. Thomas’ 0 11,964 13,923 16,627 14,171 1,908 0.14% 13.48%Junction City, Covenant 151,620 128,251 115,096 84,172 79,000 79,000 11,520 0.83% 14.58%Manhattan, St. Paul’s 193,891 194,190 189,942 195,917 193,350 33,156 2.40% 17.15%Marysville, St. Paul’s 14,839 14,809 12,764 14,609 14,061 1,896 0.14% 13.48%Topeka, Grace Cathedral 818,491 794,058 808,280 789,746 789,746 149,304 10.79% 18.91%Topeka, St. David’s 403,682 388,304 225,935 408,437 340,892 61,884 4.47% 18.15%Wamego, St. Luke’s 58,414 65,313 71,780 66,109 66,109 9,384 0.68% 14.21%
TOTAL 1,931,960 1,880,071 1,742,564 1,960,474 1,821,623 319,476 23.09% 17.54%
SOUTHWEST CONVOCATION Arkansas City, Trinity 63,356 79,536 70,003 67,784 67,784 9,660 0.70% 14.26%Derby, St. Andrew’s 57,840 92,207 106,595 123,765 107,522 16,440 1.19% 15.29%El Dorado, Trinity 180,116 168,831 127,126 171,542 155,833 25,848 1.87% 16.59%Newton, St. Matthew’s 119,476 108,692 114,936 123,429 115,686 18,024 1.30% 15.59%Wellington, St. Jude’s 14,457 15,374 15,534 17,008 15,972 2,148 0.16% 13.48%Wichita, Good Shepherd 224,322 388,619 350,358 381,417 373,465 68,232 4.93% 18.27%Wichita, St. Bartholomew’s 52,821 53,420 49,236 44,728 44,728 6,024 0.44% 13.48%Wichita, St. Christopher’s 80,422 40,044 37,522 37,516 32,000 32,000 4,308 0.31% 13.48%Wichita, St. James’ 629,227 614,881 603,743 650,806 623,143 116,856 8.45% 18.75%Wichita, St. John’s 338,112 305,167 301,082 303,646 303,298 54,564 3.94% 17.99%Wichita, St. Stephen’s 308,778 289,832 270,037 273,478 273,478 48,756 3.52% 17.83%Winfield, Grace 99,911 103,693 102,736 104,909 103,779 15,708 1.14% 15.14%
TOTAL 2,168,838 2,260,296 2,148,908 2,300,028 2,216,689 386,569 27.94% 17.44%
GRAND TOTALS 7,955,645 7,945,299 7,855,024 8,335,740 7,905,847 1,380,577 100.00%
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Episcopal appointments
The Chancellors (Constitution, Article IV, B, Sec. 4)Chancellor, Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland ParkVice Chancellor, Mr. Michael Francis, St. David’s, TopekaVice Chancellor, Mr. Kurt A. Harper, St. James’, Wichita
The Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts (Canon III.8, Sec. 1)At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint a Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts, composed of clergy and professional lay persons qualified in one of the allied arts.
The Rev. Dixie Junk, St. Paul’s, Kansas City, ChairMrs. Beth Ann Branden, St. David’s, TopekaDeacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Diocesan Intake Officer (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5)The Reverend Craig W. Loya, Canon to the Ordinary, Topeka
Diocesan Church Attorney (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5)Mr. John Emerson, Trinity, Lawrence
Episcopal nominations
The Registrar and Historiographer (Canon III.7, Sec. 1)At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint with the approval of Convention a Registrar and Historiographer.
Registrar: Ms. Michele Moss, Diocesan Staff, TopekaHistoriographer: Deacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Bishop’s appointments and nominations
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Bishop’s appointments and nominationsThe Commission on Ministry (Canon III.4, Sec. 1) At Diocesan Convention the Bishop shall nominate and the Convention shall confirm a Commission on Ministry to consist of not less than six (6) members, which shall include both clergy and lay persons, and their terms of office shall be three years.
The Reverend Gail Greenwell, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, Chair (2014) The Reverend Andrew O’Connor, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2013)Deacon Robert Hirst, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2014)Deacon Beth Drumm, St. Luke’s, Shawnee (2015)Mr. Preston Gilson, Trinity, El Dorado (2015)The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka (2015)The Reverend Antoinette Tackkett, St. Paul’s, Coffeyville (2015)
To assist the Commission on Ministry, the Bishop appoints the following committee:
The Examining ChaplainsThe Reverend Bill Breedlove, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, ChairDeacon Deedee Evans, St. James’, WichitaThe Reverend Canon Andrew Grosso, Trinity, AtchisonDr. Melissa Tubbs Loya, Trinity, LawrenceThe Venerable R. Charles Pearce, St. Paul’s, Manhattan
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Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 153rd convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2012)
Secretary of the 153rd annual conventionMrs. Karen Clowers, St. David’s, Topeka
Parliamentarian of the 153rd annual conventionMr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, Wichita
Committee to Approve the Minutes of ConventionThe Rev. Sharon Billman, St. John’s, ParsonsMrs. Melodie Woerman, Diocesan Staff, Topeka
PagesMembers of the Kansas Episcopal Youth
Bishop’s appointments to committees of the 154th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2013)(Terms, except where noted, run from adjournment of this convention until adjournment of the 153rd Annual Convention; Canon II.5., Sec. 1.a.)
On Dispatch of BusinessMrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, St. Aidan’s, Olathe, ChairMrs. Kristi Baker, Grace, OttawaMr. Jim Lawing, St. Stephen’s, Wichita
On Constitution and Canons Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, Chancellor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, ChairMr. Michael Francis, Vice Chancellor, St. David’s, TopekaMr. Kurt A. Harper, Vice Chancellor, St. James’, WichitaMr. Mike Morrow, St. John’s, WichitaThe Reverend Craig Loya, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocesan Staff, Topeka
On Nominations and ElectionsThe Reverend Betty Glover, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield, ChairThe Reverend Michael Bell, Campus Missioner, Diocesan Staff, ManhattanMr. Frank Connizzo, St. Paul’s, ManhattanMs. Roxie Drautz, St. Michael and All Angels, MissionMiss Ashley Petty, St. James’, Wichita
Convention committees
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On Debatable ResolutionsThe Reverend Jan Chubb, St. Timothy’s, Iola, ChairMr. Calvin Karlin, St. Margaret’s, LawrenceMs. Nancy Kelley, Trinity, LawrenceMs. Diane MacCoy, Good Shepherd, Wichita
On Courtesy ResolutionsDiocesan Staff
On ArrangementsArrangements for the 154th Annual Convention will be under the direction of the Diocesan Staff,
working with volunteers selected to assist with needed tasks. The Canon to the Ordinary will serve as the chair of this committee.
Convention committees
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Courtesy resolutionsThese courtesy resolutions have been suggested to the 153rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. They will be presented to the Convention as consent calendar items, to be voted upon as a group. The separate courtesy resolutions will not be read.
The proposed rules for debate allow for the removal of any item from the consent calendar by any delegate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. Should this request be made, the item removed will be subject to debate or comment and will be voted on separately.
1. The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori and Mr. Richard Schori — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop and her spouse.
2. The Right Reverend and Mrs. William Smalley — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Eighth Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Carole.
3. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Richard F. Grein — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seventh Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Ann.
4. The Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of our diocese.
5. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Michael Milliken and the Diocese of Western Kansas —This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Milliken and the members of the Diocese of Western Kansas.
6. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Martin Field and the Diocese of West Missouri — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Field and the members of the Diocese of West Missouri.
7. The Right Reverend and Mrs. J. Scott Barker and the Diocese of Nebraska — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Barker and the members of the Diocese of Nebraska.
8. The Right Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Konieczny and the Diocese of Oklahoma — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Konieczny and the members of the Diocese of Oklahoma.
10. The Right Reverend Jean Zache Duracin and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Duracin and the people of the Diocese of Haiti and assures them of our continued prayers for the reconstruction and rebuilding of their country.
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Courtesy resolutions11. The Most Reverend Eliud Wabukala and the Anglican Church of Kenya — This resolution
sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Archbishop Wabukala and the people of the Anglican Church of Kenya.
12. The Right Reverend Joseph Muchai and the Diocese of Nakuru — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Mwangi and the people of the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya.
13. Bishop and Mrs. Gerald Mansholt and the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Mansholt and the people of the Central States Synod.
14. Bishop and Mrs. Scott Jones and Kansas East and West Conferences of the United Methodist Church – This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Jones and the people of the United Methodist Church in Kansas.
15. Bishop Mark S. Hanson — This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
16. Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee — This resolution sends the convention’s appreciation to the members of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee for their time in planning the convention liturgies.
17. The Commission on Youth — This resolution sends thanks to those who served as pages during the conduct of the business sessions of the convention.
18. Deacon Jane Ware — This resolution commends the ministry of Deacon Jane Ware of Trinity, El Dorado, who has served the parish faithfully for 16 years, including leading the congregation when there was no priest in residence, teaching classes including a weekly Bible study, serving as a member of the Outreach Committee and calling the parish always to remember “the least of these.” (Submitted by the Rev. Christine Gilson, rector, Trinity, El Dorado)
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Proposed rules of debate1. Whenever possible, speakers will be called in alternating order of their positions on the issue under
consideration.
2. Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes on an issue under consideration, except that:a) A speaker may speak again to any amendment, with a two (2) minute time limit again applying; andb) A speaker may answer questions of information.
3. While motions to call the previous question (close debate), limit debate, postpone to a set time, postpone indefinitely or commit are acceptable at any time, the motion will be effective only after all speakers already at the microphone have had an opportunity to speak.
4. Items such as courtesy resolutions may be placed on a consent calendar to be voted as a group.a) The consent calendar(s) shall be prepared by the Committee on Dispatch of Business and distributed to the Convention.b) The consent calendar is not subject to debate.c) An item or items may be removed from the consent calendar at the request of any del- egate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. The removal of one or more items from the consent calendar is not subject to a vote.d) Items so removed shall be voted upon separately and are subject to debate.
Explanation: A convention is a gathering of the community of the church in this place. Communities that are func-
tional listen to one another and give each person an opportunity to speak. These proposed rules of debate are designed to advance our life at this “community reunion.”
Some items will be judged by the Committee on Dispatch of Business to be items on which delegates are in full agreement. These items, such as courtesy resolutions, will be placed on a consent calendar. However, should a delegate feel that an item deserves either debate or comment, that item may be re-moved from the consent calendar as provided for above.
In all our discussions, we seek to know Christ and to make Christ known.
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Amendment formDebate and action on matters to come before this convention will take place Oct. 19-20, 2012, as
shown on the proposed agenda. The process of the convention will be helped if additional actions or amendments to pre-filed
actions are submitted in writing in advance. Please complete this form if you plan to introduce any of the actions listed below.
If you know of such proposed action and it is received in the diocesan office no later than Friday, Sept. 28, it can be included in the packet given to each delegate at convention. Send it to Michele Moss, Convention Coordinator, in the diocesan office by:
Mail: 835 SW Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66612-1688 Fax: (785) 235-2449E-mail: [email protected]
At the convention itself, give the completed form to a member of the diocesan staff or a member of the Dispatch of Business Committee.
Delegate’s name ____________________________________________________________________
Delegate’s parish ___________________________________________________________________
The proposed action is:
_____ A resolution from the floor not submitted by the deadline (requires a 2/3 majority approval for consideration).
_____ An amendment to the Constitution or Canons not submitted by the deadline (requires a 2/3 majority approval for consideration).
_____ An amendment to or other action on Proposed Amendment #_____.
_____ An amendment to or other action on Resolution #_____.
_____ An amendment to the proposed 2013 mission plan on page _____.
Please write the proposed action here, giving as specific a reference as possible. Use additional sheets, if needed.
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