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TEACHING ELDERS Validated ministry in congregation Installed Barkley, Shawn A Bella, Roberta P Brazelle, Michael P Brewer, Michael P Brumfield, Rhoda A Caine, Stephen P Canizaro, Bonnie P Carter, Sharon P Colarossi, Jeff P Ferguson, Carol P Fronczek, Adam P Goedicke, Erwin P Goff, James P Goode, Edward P Hawisher-Faul, Kelsey P Jeong, Thomas P Jones, Rich P Kennedy, Greg A Kent, Larry E Lang, Jeffrey P Long, Joshua P McQuade, Timothy E Olson, Richard A Pettigrew, Tyler P Reister, Jana P Ross-Zimmerman, Nancy P Sheppard, Brad E Smith, Russell B A Stainton, Kevin A Stenner, Lisa E Stout, Dana P Sweets, Thomas P Umphres, Louisa W P Waters, Kevin E Webster, Terence A Yebuah, Ebenezer P Yoda, K Nicholas E

Temporary - interim Choate, David P Holmes, Ewen P Locke, Ken P Malcolm, Hailey P Moore, Kristin E

Temporary - stated supply Annett, David P Bronsink, Troy A Daniels, Kathleen P Dillaman, Janet A

Robertson, Holly A Uchtman, Deborah P Validated ministry outside cong. Caine, Monnie A Hardy, William A Kahaian, Nancy P Kim, Sung Nam A King-Kaiser, Abigail E Mason, Cynthia M. A Myser, Charles A Snow, Amy E Members-at-large Bacon, Michelle McSwain E Corum, Lisa P Dunavant, Lloyd A Eisenlohr, Teresa Lockhart

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Reed, Peter S. A Schafer, Randy A Tesorero, Barbara P Webster, Marsha A Honorably retired Albright, Cecil E Anderson, Robert P Angi, Kathleen P Beaujon, Florence E Beran, David E Bernard, James E Brazell, James P Bryan, Susan Quinn E Caster, John E Chapman, Harold E Clary, D. Robert P Clary, Patricia P Crank, James E Dalton, Yvette E Davies, Alfred E DiEgidio, James E Doerbaum, G Richard E Duker, Susan E Dunlap, Thomas E Dunn, Ruth P Eddy, James E Eyre, Stephen E Fouse, Kimberly Buechner

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Fouse, Richard E Gallagher, Jan E Hamann, Allen E Hartoin, Gary E Hawley, G. David E

Hof, Edward E Holm, Duane E Holmes, Jean E Horvath, Nancy E Hupp, George E Jewett, Gordon E Jones, William E Kalsbeek, Theodore E Kirk, Jerry E Koh, Ion Jong E Kranzley, Richard E League, Robert E Ledford, Janice E Linnemann, Patricia E Long, Paul E Love, William E Lowry, David E McClanahan, Linda E Miller, Richard E Mitchell, Maurice P Moore, Tracy E Mullin, Michael E O’Reilly, Rhonda E Petersen, Alice E Pinkowski, Jacquelyn E Pitman, Jerry E Porter, Harold E Purdom, Daniel E Rand, Ronald E Reed, George E Reinhart, Paul E Rogers, Glenn E Sarchet, Dawne E Sivalee, Michael E Smith, Donald H E Strain, Robert L E Torrey, J Christopher P Trapp, Ronald E Wheatley, Michael E White, Arthur E White, Christine E Woodruff, Laurence E Youst, JoAn E Zuidema, David E

TEMPORARY MEMBERS Bernheisel, Lisa (ECLA) A Hambleton, Cherie (UCC) P Hill, Jerry (UMC) A Midge, Stacey (RCA) P Sugarbaker, David (Disciples)

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RULING ELDER COMMISSIONERS Aurora First Batavia Miller, Gary P Beecher Northcutt, Margo P Bethel Murdoch Blue Ash Burwinkel, Peggy P Bond Hill Focke, Rebecca P Bond Hill Hill, Jackie P Calvary Calvin Carmel Bronaugh, Madeline P Carmel Cherry Fork Christ Cleves Pitz, Debbie P Community of Faith Lindsay, Bill P Covenant-First Allgood, Lisa P Cranston Memorial Donham, Emilie P Crescent Springs Thompson, Douglas P Crestview Maney, Bill P Crestview Dayton First Robson, Elizabeth P Dry Ridge Eastminster Elmwood-Carthage Packer, Dennis P Ft. Thomas First Winkler, Paul P Georgetown Glendale First Greenhills Community

Harrison First Frenz, Terren P Hartwell Heritage Stine, Karen P Heritage Hillsboro First Hopewell Immanuel Smart, William P Indian Hill Indian Hill Kennedy Heights Kennedy Heights Knox Freeman, Marty P Knox Howes, James P Knox Warwick, Betsy P Knox Korean Korean Lakeside Marquardt, Harue P Lakeside Zumhagan, Marc P Loveland Madeira-Silverwood

Madeira-Silverwood Montgomery Dorberein, Lisbeth P Mt. Auburn Tuff, Pete P Mt. Washington Bruening, Steven P Mt. Washington McAllister, Tom P Mt. Washington Mt. Washington Mowrystown North Kinder, Glen P Northminster Stone, Harry P Northminster Friedhoff, Karen P Northwest Community

Bradley, Lynn P

Oak Hills Pleasant Plain Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Run Furkin, Barbara P Providence Johnson, Daniel P Reading-Lockland Red Oak Richwood Tewes, Laura P St. John’s Westminster

Jordan, Paul P

Sardinia First Seaman Springdale Salvato, Joe P Sycamore Broersma, Bob P Sycamore Burnett, Carol P Sycamore Blaylock, Fran P Sycamore Third Christian, Rodney P Third Trinity Johnson, Debbie P Union E Venice Rollins, Rob P West Chester West Cincinnati West Cincinnati West Union First Westwood First Schaible, Edward P Williamsburg First Wilson Memorial Winchester Winton Hills Severin, Wyalene P Winton Hills Martin, Patricia P Wyoming Hoffman, Donald P Wyoming


RULING ELDERS IN TRAINING FOR POSSIBLE COMMISSIONING TO PASTORAL SERVICE (attendance encouraged by Committee on Preparation for Ministry)

ADDITIONAL RULING ELDERS WITH VOTE Officers/Council Members

Former Moderators Committee Chairs or Designees

Commissioned to Pastoral Service

Bogdan, Bill P Battle, Lynwood E *Focke, Erin P Behm, Norine P *Bronaugh, Madeline

P

Burnett, Carol P *Brown, Patricia E *Heidenreich, Robert

P Eversole, David A

*Heidenreich, Robert

P Havens,Barbara Jean

P

*Jacobs, Mary Ann E *Northcutt, Bob P *Robert Northcutt P *Martin, John A Kleier, Jack E Obermeyer, Robert P *Robert Northcutt P Legg, David P Poston, Charles A Young, Robert P Lindsay, Rebecca P *Robson, John P Martin, Ruth E Special Reps Moormann, Jill P Schmidt, Nancy E Focke, Cynthia

(PW) P

Certified Educators Taylor, Jennifer A

PEOPLE WITH PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR AND VOICE Corresponding Members ** corresponding member

while serving with a congregation in the presbytery

Melana Scruggs (John Calvin Presbytery) P

Recognized Christian Educators Presbytery Staff (without vote) Horner, Peggy A York, David P

* Asterisks denote persons who are registered in two or more categories. Each is counted only once in the attendance below, in the category in which the name appears for the first time.

REGISTERED ATTENDANCE Teaching Elders 43 Recognized Christian Educators 0 Ruling Elder Commissioners 46 Corresponding Members 1 Ruling Elder Officers/Council 4

Visitors (including ruling elders in training to be commissioned to pastoral service)

50 Ruling Elder Certified Christian Educators 0 Ruling Elder Former Moderators 4 Ruling Elder Committee Chairs 1 Ruling Elder Special Representatives 1 Presbytery staff without vote 1 Ruling Elders commissioned to pastoral service 5

TOTAL VOTING 104 TOTAL NON-VOTING 52

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VISITORS Smith, Sara Crestview Smith, Maddie Crestview Spicker, Bertie Montgomery Poulos, Susan Montgomery Startman, Sharon Northwest

Community

Juett, Carolyn Richwood Spillman, Pat Richwood Dartnall, Barbara Richwood Simon, Dave Mt. Auburn Kissinger, Don Cranston Harlow, Sally Westwood First Dean, Bill Immanuel Hein, Erwin Harrison Harlow, Jarod Winkler, Carol First, Ft. Thomas Smart, Kathy Immanuel Bella, Wes Pleasant Run Allen, Ron Badgley, Robert Westwood First Harden, Crystal Crescent Springs Lanman, Lynn Westwood First Gardner, Linda Westwood First Ward, Cari Mt. Auburn Agard, Pat First, Ft. Thomas

Siebert, Wayne Knox Longo, Lisa Presbyterian

Foundation

Heilmann, Diana Westwood First Salvato, Diane Springdale Regan, Ann Westwood First Hilkman, Lisa Betz, Mary Ellen Westwood First Pierce, John Calvin Martin, Frank Winton Hill Scheper, Holly Westwood First Vanosdol, Charity Beecher Champion, Margaret Mt Auburn Choate, Brenda Venice Jones, Deanna Harrison Marsh, Floy Ann Mt. Auburn Finn, Kevin Mt. Auburn Grant, Peggy North Wilcox, Sharon Richwood Rieke, Pam First, Ft. Thomas Davis, Lora Lakeside Olakanmi, Bode Westwood First Lee, Bob Lakeside Kraemer, Carol Eastminster Galwagger, Cheryl Eastminster Gulden, Dave Eastminster


PRESBYTERY OF CINCINNATI STATED MEETING

Westwood First Presbyterian Church February 16, 2019

CALL TO ORDER

Elder Robert Young, moderator, convened a stated meeting of the Presbytery of Cincinnati at Knox Presbyterian Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. with the Call to Order and prayer, followed by a call to worship led by Ruling Elder Madeline Bronaugh.

FORMATION OF THE ROLL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM The roll was formed as presbyters and guests registered (attachment). Informed by the stated clerk, the moderator declared a quorum was present.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRESBYTERS AND GUESTS Members of the presbytery introduced and welcomed new presbyters and guests.

CORRESPONDING MEMBERS MOTION PREVAILED to seat the Rev. Lisa Nichols Hickman (Presbytery of Shenango) as a corresponding member.

WELCOME The Rev. Jeff Colarossi (pastor, Westwood First) extended greetings on behalf of the hosting congregation, and briefly shared the history and mission of the church. Ruling Elder Bill Bogdan took over as moderator for the next portion of the meeting.

AGENDA MOTION PREVAILED to adopt as presented the agenda of “worshipful work” in which the presbytery's work of discernment, decision making, and fellowship is conducted within the context of worship.

CONSENT AGENDA MOTION PREVAILED to approve the consent agenda, which included the following reports and action items contained therein: Minutes and Roll Stated Clerk – Statement of Parity, Former Moderator Voting Privilege, Listing of Former PJC Members, General Assembly Correspondence Regarding Administrative Commission for Synod of Covenant Committee on Ministry, Part 1

Minutes of the Presbytery Council Trustees


MINUTES AND ROLL

(action approved in consent agenda) ACTION APPROVED the minutes and roll of the November 13, 2018 stated meeting.

STATED CLERK The Rev. Melana Scruggs

(received in consent agenda) INFORMATION Statement of Parity As of February 1, the number of active teaching elders (77) entitled to vote in the presbytery was less than the number of ruling elders (110) so entitled by the presbytery’s bylaws: Commissioners (85), Officers/Council Members (9), Former Moderators (10), Moderator of Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery (1), and ruling elders commissioned to pastoral service (5). Consequently, there is no imbalance to redress. No congregations need to elect additional ruling elders to attend presbytery meetings. The presbytery can elect ruling elder commissioners based on the bylaws:

Ruling elders elected by each session and commissioned to represent the congregation as follows:

• Up to 300 members – 1 ruling elder • 301 to 600 – 2 ruling elders • 601 to 900 – 3 ruling elders • 901 and more – 4 ruling elders

Voting Privilege for Elders who are Former Moderators In accordance with the presbytery’s bylaw regarding former moderators, the following ruling elders have requested and are therefore granted presbytery membership for this year:

Lynwood Battle (Kennedy Heights) Patricia Brown (Kennedy Heights) Patsy Gaines (Wyoming) Rob Heidenreich (Covenant-First) John Kleier (Community of Faith) David Legg (Mt. Washington) Becky Lindsay (Community of Faith) Ruth Martin (Mt. Washington) Jill Moormann (Knox) Nancy Schmidt (Pleasant Ridge).

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 7 of 23 William Brown (Kennedy Heights), Ron Cowgill (Sycamore), Marilyn Dunn (Knox), Mary Ann Jacobs (St. John’s Westminster), Donald Lincoln (Northminster), and John Plattner (Knox) do not plan to attend presbytery meetings this year and therefore do not have presbytery membership; they remain eligible for membership in future years. Permanent Judicial Commission Roster As D-5.0206b requires to be reported annually, the following is the roster of PJC members whose terms expired within the past six years.

Class of 2018: Peter Burr (ruling elder, Mt. Washington) Marsha Webster (teaching elder) Patricia Clary (teaching elder) Class of 2016: Kristin Moore (teaching elder)

Nancy Ross-Zimmerman (teaching elder) Nancy Schmidt (ruling elder, Pleasant Ridge) Class of 2014: Lynn Hailey (ruling elder, Mt. Auburn) Kevin Waters (teaching elder) Correspondence from the Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly Dear Colleagues in Ministry, Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri and Cindy Kohlmann, Co-Moderators of the 223rd General Assembly have asked that I send you their appointments to the Administrative Commission to Address Issues in the Synod of the Covenant. The Co-Moderators have appointed:

Patrice Hatley (Ruling Elder), Co-Moderator Tampa Bay Presbytery, Synod of South Atlantic Michelle Johnson (Ruling Elder) Tropical Florida Presbytery, Synod of South Atlantic Susan D. Krummel (Teaching Elder) Chicago Presbytery, Synod of Lincoln Trails Ben McConaughy (Ruling Elder) Seattle Presbytery, Synod of Alaska-Northwest Adel W. Malek (Teaching Elder) Los Ranchos Presbytery, Synod of Southern California and Hawaii Brady Radford (Teaching Elder), Co-Moderator Greater Atlanta Presbytery, Synod of the South Atlantic Elona Street-Stewart (Ruling Elder)


Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, Synod of Lakes and Prairies Richard Rojas (Teaching Elder) Presbiterio de San Juan, Sínodo Presbiteriano Boriquén

Ruling Elder Flor Vélez-Díaz and Teaching Elder Jihyun Oh from the Office of the General Assembly will serve as staff resource.

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

The Rev. James Goff, chair (received in consent agenda)

INFORMATION The Committee on Ministry has taken the following actions on behalf of the presbytery:

RULING ELDER COMMISSIONED TO PASTORAL SERVICE APPROVED the agreement for the Ruling Elder Robert Obermeyer (member, Batavia) to serve part-time (20-24 hours/week) as Commissioned Ruling Elder in pastoral service at Eastminster Presbyterian Church (Cincinnati) for the period of one year, beginning February 17, 2019. Further, authorize him to perform the following functions for the congregation: administer the Lord’s Supper and the Sacrament of Baptism, perform a service of Christian marriage when invited by the session and allowed by the state; serve as Moderator of the Session; and to have voice and vote in meetings of the presbytery. With the concurrence of the presbytery, this agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice. The Presbytery may terminate the relationship at any time. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $8,869.20 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $8,869.20 Continuing education $500 Other Terms Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks Mentor: Jim Goff

The Committee on Ministry accomplished the following on behalf of the Presbytery: Call to Installed Pastoral Relationship ESTABLISHED the pastoral relationship between the Reverend Bonnie Canizaro and Batavia Presbyterian Church (OH) beginning December 26, 2018, and further enrolled her as a member of the Presbytery. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $19,500 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $26,500 Continuing Education $2,000 Moving Expenses $8,000


Other Terms BOP Pension/Major Medical Dues – Post retirement rate of 12% effective salary

Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

ESTABLISHED the pastoral relationship between the Reverend Michael Brazelle and Mowrystown Presbyterian Church (OH) beginning December 1, 2018, and further enrolled him as a member of the Presbytery. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $31,460 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Use of Manse $13,200 Continuing Education $2,000 Moving Expenses Full Other Terms

Full - BOP Pension/Major Medical Dues Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

Invitations to Temporary Pastoral Relationship RENEWED the covenant for the Rev. Holly Robertson to serve as part-time (10-12hrs/week) Stated Supply pastor of First Presbyterian Church (Dayton, KY) from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the stated supply pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Rev. Holly Robertson shall serve as Moderator. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $2,600 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $13,468 Continuing education $250 Medical Deductible Other Terms Pension/Major Medical Dues-Post retirement rate of 12% effective salary Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 1 week

APPROVED the invitation of the Session for the Reverend Chris Torrey to serve as part-time Interim Pastor (25-30 hours) at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church for 4.5 months, beginning December 16, 2018 through April 30, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the Interim Pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Annual terms (to be pro-rated for the time period):

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $16,629.75 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $16,629.75 Continuing Education $375 Other Terms Pension/Medical Dues- Post retirement rate of 12% effective salary SECA offset Vacation 10 days Study Leave 6 days

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 10 of 23 RENEWED the invitation of the Session for the Rev. Barbara Tesorero to serve as interim associate pastor at Mt Washington Presbyterian Church from a period of six-months from January 15, 2019 through July 15, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the interim associate pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Terms (to be pro-rated from these annualized terms):

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $43,000 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $22,000 Continuing Education $2,000 Professional Expenses $1,000 Hospitality $1,000 Other Terms Vacation 3 weeks Study Leave 1 week Sick Leave1 week (PTO)

RENEWED the covenant for the Rev. Linda McClanahan to serve as part-time Stated Supply pastor (20-25 hours/week) and moderator of the session of Christ Presbyterian Church (Milford) from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by the temporary supply pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Terms:

Terms: Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $13,608 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $13,608 Continuing education $1,000 Medical Deductible $ 3,200 Other Terms Pension/Major Medical Dues-Post retirement rate of 12% effective salary Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

APPROVED the invitation of the Session for the Reverend David Choate to serve as full-time Interim Pastor at Venice Presbyterian Church (Ross, OH) for one year, beginning January 6, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the Interim Pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $32,600 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $14,400 Continuing Education $2,000 SECA offset $3,103 Professional Business Allowance $1,200 Moving Expenses (office) $250 Other Terms Full - Pension/Medical Dues Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 11 of 23 RENEWED the covenant for the Rev. Troy Bronsink to serve part-time (16 hours/week) as stated supply and moderator of the session of Bond Hill Presbyterian Church for the period of one year beginning February 1, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by the temporary supply pastor or the session. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $0 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $18,000 Continuing education $600 Other Terms Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

RENEWED the covenant for the Rev. Jerry Hill (United Methodist Church) to serve part-time (15-20 hours/week) as stated supply and moderator of the session of Oak Hills Presbyterian Church for the period of one year beginning January 1, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by the temporary supply pastor or the session. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $1 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $23,999 Continuing education $625 Other Terms Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

APPROVED the invitation of the Session for the Reverend Terry Webster to serve as part-time Interim Pastor (28-30hrs/week) at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church for one year, beginning March 1, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the Interim Pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $14,634.18 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $14,634.18 Continuing Education $1,320 Other Terms Pension/Medical Dues – Post retirement rate of 12% effective salary Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks Completion of Interim Training

Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service RENEWED the agreement for the Ruling Elder John Robson (member, Dayton, First) to serve part-time (20-24 hours/week) as Commissioned Ruling Elder in pastoral service at Winchester Presbyterian Church for the period of one year, beginning March 1, 2019. Further, continue the presbytery’s authorization for him to perform the following functions for the congregation: administer the Lord’s Supper and the Sacrament of Baptism, perform a service of Christian marriage when invited by the session and allowed by the state; serve as Moderator of the Session; and to have voice and vote in meetings of the presbytery. With the concurrence of the

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 12 of 23 presbytery, this agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice. The Presbytery may terminate the relationship at any time. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $0 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $14,415 Continuing education $1,000 Other Terms Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

RETIREMENTS

DESIGNATED the Rev. Lawrence Kent as honorably retired effective June 7, 2019. APPOINTMENTS

APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Don Smith as Moderator at West Cincinnati PC for January 2019 APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Kenneth Locke as Moderator at Wilson Memorial PC for January 2019 APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Nancy Kahaian as Moderator at Eastminster PC for January 2019 APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Terry Webster as Moderator at Williamsburg PC for January 2019 APPROVED the appointment of the Administrative Commission for the Ordination of David Annett to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament: Elder Rodney Christian (Third), Elder Emilie Donham (Cranston-Memorial), Reverend George Hupp (Honorably Retired), Elder Jill Moorman (Knox), Reverend Chris White (Honorably Retired) and the Moderator of the Presbytery, the Reverend Adam Fronczek (Knox) Corresponding Members include: Reverend Gordon Stewart (Twin Cities Presbytery) and Elder Martha Makela (Mid-Kentucky Presbytery).

INFORMATION

Annual Report Forms Fulfilled All At-Large and Validated Members of the Presbytery completed and returned their annual form to the COM

Adopt A Family at Christmas At its December meeting, members of the COM provided Christmas gifts for an East Walnut Hills family of five (single mother and four small children).

2019 Liaisons Assigned COM has sent correspondence to every Clerk and Moderator providing information regarding their 2019 COM liaison Working Team for Policies COM recommended to the Presbytery Council that a Working Team be formed to develop a revised Sexual Misconduct Policy and a revised Child Protection Policy with detail


specific to civil law in our member states: Ohio, Indiana and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Sycamore Presbyterian Church COM has concurred with a process proposed by the Session for their leadership transition, pending the retirement of the Reverend Lawrence Kent. COM concurrence requires compliance with the usual and customary process of COM by Sycamore.

PRESBYTERY COUNCIL Minutes Minutes of the December 12, 2018 Meeting of the Council of the Presbytery were distributed for information. Actions taken by Council: -Accepted the following covenant for their work together: As teaching and ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church (USA), we, the members of Council of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, joyfully covenant:

o To follow Jesus Christ faithfully and encourage others to be faithful o To bring the very best of ourselves in service to God o To be fully present with each other and the task at hand o To pray for one another, our congregations, and our Presbytery o To honor one another by listening carefully, giving each person consideration,

and responding in truth and love o To hold in confidence shared concerns and personal information thereby

cultivating trust, respect, faith and love among our members o To use the gifts we have been given to engage the work to which we have

been called o To support, pray, and be present to one another in moments of challenge and

disagreement o To honor our Reformed heritage which states that the Holy Spirit works best

when the whole group discerns together, knowing that we also believe that Jesus Christ alone is Lord of the conscience

o To trust the Spirit’s guidance as we prayerfully seek the will of God in all things for the greater good of the Church, for the sake of the Kingdom, and for the glory of Christ our Lord.

- Approved a new Facebook page for the Presbytery to launch on January 31, 2019. - Heard reports from the work teams on the EAIT proposals. - Provided a $12,000 grant to Practical Grace Non-Food Pantry.

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 14 of 23 - Provided a grant of $2640 to Cornerstone to serve meals. Union Presbyterian and Community of Faith share in this ministry. - Formed a task group of Bob Young, Bill Maney, Jim Goff, Nancy Kahaian, and Melana Scruggs to create a risk management manual that would include policies around child protection and sexual misconduct. - Heard reports from committee moderators about their work. - Decided that offerings at presbytery meetings in 2019 go to mission co-workers.

TRUSTEES

Elder Robert Heidenreich, chair (received in consent agenda)

INFORMATION A written report was distributed. Actions taken by the Trustees: - Approved a request from the Session of Cranston Memorial Church to authorize the sale of the congregation’s former manse. - Reviewed and shared input with Bob Young, chair of the Presbytery Council, for the proposal Council will bring to the Presbytery relating to the move of the Presbytery’s offices and the eventual sale of the Myrtle Avenue property. - Approved a new policy directing how the Trustees will invest and manage any net financial proceeds from the closing of any congregations, and also for the net proceeds from the potential eventual sale of the Presbytery office building. All net proceeds (from the sale of real estate, personal property, and/or any cash assets transferred to the Presbytery upon the closing of a congregation) will be restricted and used only to create and sustain Presbyterian presence within the bounds of the Presbytery of Cincinnati. This policy is effective immediately, and will direct the investment and management of all net proceeds from congregations that have closed in the past year, and any that will close in the current year and in the future. - Reviewed and provided initial guidance to other congregations that are contemplating the sale of portions of their properties, and/or leases for portions of their church facilities. - The Trustees are also working to identify and understand the Presbytery’s contingent liabilities—primarily loan guarantees (explicit or implied) of congregation’s mortgage loans. Presbyterian polity requires that any such loans be approved by the Presbytery, but our records are incomplete so we will be working to ensure we have the correct, up-to-date information. This is critical for all of us as members of the Presbytery, so that we understand the potential obligations for which we would all be responsible. - Included with the meeting documents is a 2018 Per Capita Collections report. We collected nearly 94% of the Per Capital apportionment; thank you to all congregations who remitted their payments to the Presbytery. The Presbytery sang “God of Our Life”


REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS FOR ELMWOOD-CARTHAGE

The moderator introduced Ruling Elder Erwin Hein, Harrison-First, moderator of the Administrative Commission for Elmwood-Carthage to present their report. The closing service for the church was held on February 2, 2019 with the Rev. Nancy Ross-Zimmerman, a former member of the church, preaching. The Administrative Commission recommends: 1. That the Presbytery of Cincinnati accept the offer of $5,000 from Praise Tabernacle Apostolic Church to purchase the Elmwood-Carthage Church property at 6317 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati (Elmwood), Ohio. The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. 2. That the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Cincinnati be authorized to complete the necessary paperwork regarding the dissolution of Elmwood-Carthage Presbyterian Church as a non-profit corporation in the State of Ohio. The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. 3. That the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Cincinnati be authorized to complete the necessary action for the dissolution with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved.

FOR READING-LOCKLAND The moderator introduced the Rev. Bob Anderson, moderator for the Administrative Commission for Reading-Lockland to present their report. The Administrative Commission recommends: 1. That the Reading-Lockland Presbyterian Church be dissolved upon the occasion of the Final Worship Service to be held on March 16, 2019. The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. 2. That Presbytery sell the Reading-Lockland building to Alyson Gawrych-McClure for the price of $50,000. The moderator asked for discussion. The Reverend Tyler Pettigrew made the following substitute motion: To give oversight of RLPC property to the trustees of the Presbytery of Cincinnati; to allow further conversation with Village of Lockland about the RLPC property, to make a final decision about RLPC property at the next presbytery meeting in May. The motion was seconded. The moderator allowed for perfection of each motion.

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 16 of 23 The question was posed to the presbytery: Shall the substitute become the main motion. It was approved. The new motion was approved. 3. That permission be granted to the AC on behalf of the Presbytery to finalize the closure of bank accounts and equipment leases (printer/copier). The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. 4. That Presbytery host the final worship service of the congregation on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 11:00 am. The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. 5. That following the final worship service, the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery be authorized to complete the necessary paperwork regarding the dissolution of Reading-Lockland Presbyterian Church as a non-profit corporation in the State of Ohio and complete the necessary action for the dissolution with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved.

WORSHIP OF GOD The Worshipful Work continued with the reading of I Thessalonians 1:1-9 by Ruling Elder Erin Focke. The Rev. Lisa Nichols Hickman preached a sermon entitled “Are We Tough Enough?”

MORNING WORKSHOPS Following worship Bill Bogdan invited Ruling Elder Beth Kochheiser, Westwood First, to describe the places where the morning workshops would be located. Bill dismissed the body to the morning learning opportunities. Upon returning from the morning workshops, the moderator, the Rev. Adam Fronczek, invited the body to sing the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Adam Fronzcek then introduced the Rev. Jim Goff to bring the report of the Committee on Ministry.

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

The Rev. James Goff, chair

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 17 of 23 FOR ACTION The Committee on Ministry recommends the Presbytery:

1. That the Presbytery Commission to Pastoral Service at Eastminster (Cincinnati) the Ruling Elder Bob Obermeyer. The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved. The moderator of Presbytery, the Rev. Adam Fronczek invited Bob Obermeyer and member of the Eastminster congregation to come forward. The commissioning was shared by the whole presbytery.

2. That the Presbytery of Cincinnati examine The Rev. Stacey Midge (Mt. Auburn) to transfer her ordination from the Reformed Church in America to minister membership in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Jim Goff explained the process that Stacey has followed to transfer her membership. He then asked the first question. The moderator opened the floor for other questions. After questions were answered, a motion was made to arrest the examination and was seconded. The motion was approved. Stacey was escorted from the room and the moderator opened the floor for discussion around the motion to transfer her ordination. A motion was made to sustain the examination and concur with the recommendation of COM. This was seconded and approved. Stacey returned to the room and was welcomed as a member of presbytery. The Schenectady Classis of the Reformed Church in America of which the Rev. Stacey Midge was a member, sent the following resolution to be shared with the Presbytery:

Resolution of Thanksgiving and Affirmation

for the service and ministry of the Reverend Stacey Midge

WHEREAS the Reverend Schenectady Classis is an assembly and judicatory within the Reformed Church in America; and WHEREAS the classis is the body that oversees and cares for ministers and churches in its care; and WHEREAS the Reverend Stacey Midge, who was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament by the Reverend Classis of Central Iowa on July 20, 2003, and has served within our bounds as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in good and regular standing for the past ten years, has now been released to the care of the Presbytery of Cincinnati where she serves as the senior minister of the Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS the Reverend Midge has served the congregations of our classis faithfully as the Associate Minister for Youth, Mission and Outreach at the First Reformed Church of Schenectady, and supervisor of the Niskayuna Reformed Church and Trinity Reformed Church; and

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 18 of 23 WHEREAS the Reverend Midge has served our classis faithfully as Vice President, President, and Past President of our classis and led an overhaul of our classis structure to ensure that “good, decent, and in order” would actually mean something; and WHEREAS the Reverend Midge has served our denomination faithfully as chair of the Regional Synod of Albany Overtures and Judicial Business committee, vice presidential nominee to the General Synod, and moderator of the Commission for Women, among countless other jobs, positions, and roles both great and small; and WHEREAS the Reverend Midge has served ALL of God’s people faithfully through her tireless advocacy and justice for all people in participating on the Belhar Confession Implementation Taskforce, advocating to eliminate the conscience clauses from the Book of Church order, and serving as a founding board member of “Room for All,” working for the inclusion of LGBTQ people in the full life and ministry of the church, which, thanks to her work, has included at least four Ministers of Word and Sacrament in this classis alone; THEREFORE be it: RESOLVED, that the Reverend Schenectady Classis: offers profound thanks and gratitude to the Reverend Stacey Midge for her years of dedicated service to the denomination, classis, and local congregation and send her forth with our blessing into these new endeavors with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Done this day in stated session of the Reverend Schenectady Classis, on the twenty-sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and nineteen.

Rev. Lindsey De Kruif Stated Clerk Classis of Schenectady

3. Concur with the actions of the COM from their January 2019 Meeting (noted below) The moderator gave the opportunity for questions or discussion or disagreement. Hearing none, the motion was approved.

COM ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE PRESBYTERY FROM FEBRUARY

Invitations to Temporary Pastoral Relationship APPROVED the covenant for the Rev. Ronald Lawrence to serve as part-time (20-25hrs/week) Stated Supply pastor of Carmel Presbyterian Church from February 21, 2019, through February 20, 2020. In addition, to request the transfer of membership from Miami Valley Presbytery. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the stated supply pastor or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Rev. Holly Robertson shall serve as Moderator. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $11,000 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $11,000 Continuing education $1,000 Other Terms Pension/Major Medical Dues-Full Vacation 4 weeks


Study Leave 1 week APPROVED the invitation of the Session for the Reverend Timothy McQuade to serve as Acting Head of Staff/Associate Pastor, full time, at Sycamore Presbyterian Church for a period of six months, beginning April 8, 2019 through October 8, 2019. This agreement may be terminated upon 30-days written notice by the Acting Head of Staff/Associate Pastor, or the session with the concurrence of the COM. Annual terms (to be pro-rated for the time period):

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $43,410 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $43,410 Continuing Education $2,000 Professional allowance $2,000 Other Terms Pension/Medical Dues- Full SECA offset Medical deductible Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service RENEWED the agreement for the Ruling Elder David Eversole (member, Georgetown) to serve part-time (20-24 hours/week) as Commissioned Ruling Elder in pastoral service at Wilson Memorial Presbyterian Church for the period of one year, beginning February 1, 2019. Further, continue the presbytery’s authorization for him to perform the following functions for the congregation: administer the Lord’s Supper and the Sacrament of Baptism, perform a service of Christian marriage when invited by the session and allowed by the state; and to have voice and vote in meetings of the presbytery. With the concurrence of the presbytery, this agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice. The Presbytery may terminate the relationship at any time. Terms:

Effective Salary Vouchered Reimbursable Expense Allowances Salary $3,000 Auto mileage at IRS maximum rate Actual Housing $11,000 Continuing education $1,000 Other Terms Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks

APPOINTMENTS APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Jim Goff and CRE John Robson as Co-Moderators at Seaman PC APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Sharon Carter as Moderator at West Cincinnati PC APPROVED the appointment of the Rev. Kenneth Locke as Mentor to CRE David Eversole at Wilson Memorial PC

TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP


APROVED the request of the Rev. Thomas Wilson (Honorably Retired) to transfer his membership from the Presbytery of New Hope to the Presbytery of Cincinnati APPROVED the request of the Rev. Nancy Kahaian to transfer her membership to the Presbytery of West Virginia from the Presbytery of Cincinnati, effective March 1, 2019

INFORMATION Feedback for Ruling Elders Worship Leaders Covenant The COM provided feedback to the COM liaison to Third PC regarding the two contracts for the Ruling Elders who serve as Worship Leaders. She will speak with Third and provide a report at the March meeting of COM.

BOP Sabbatical Grant The COM provided its support of the application of the Reverend Rhoda Brumfield for the Sabbatical Grant Program of the Board of Pensions. COM Designee to Interim General Presbyter Search Team The COM elected the Reverend Brad Sheppard (Immanuel) as the COM Designee-Representative to the Interim General Presbyter Search Team.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS TO ORDAIN/INSTALL PASTORS Korean On November 25, 2018, at 2:00 pm, at the Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, the Administrative Commission, made up of Elder Bob Young (Blue Ash), Elder Lisa Allgood (Covenant-First), the Rev. Bobbie Bella (Pleasant Run), the Rev. Dr. Nancy Kahaian (General Presbyter), Elder Young Zoon Lee (Korean, Cincinnati), the Rev. Kenneth Locke (First, Ft. Thomas), the Rev. Hailey Malcolm (Montgomery), Elder Joanne Widmer (Christ, Milford), Elder David York (Knox), installed the Rev. Yundon (Thomas) Jeong as pastor for the Korean Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. Glendale On December 2, 2018, at 4:00 pm, at Glendale Presbyterian Church, the Administrative Commission, made up of Elder Charlotte Knowlton (Glendale), Elder Robert Weston (Sycamore), Elder Bob Young (Blue Ash), the Rev. Jim Brazell (HR), the Rev. Dr. Nancy Kahaian (General Presbyter), the Rev. Tyler Pettigrew (West Chester), the Rev. Deborah Uchtman (Bethel-Murdoch), installed the Rev. Jeffrey Lang as pastor for the Glendale Church. Cranston Memorial On January 13, 2019, at 3:00 pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church, the Administrative Commission, made up of Elder Rodney Christian (Third), Elder Emilie Donham (Cranston), Elder Jill Moorman (Knox), the Rev. Adam Fronczek (Knox), the Rev. George Hupp (HR), the Rev. Chris White (HR), along with corresponding members, the Rev. Gordon Stewart (Twin Cities Area Presbytery) and Elder Martha Makela (Mid-Kentucky Presbytery), ordained David Annett for service as Stated Supply pastor for Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 21 of 23 Mowrystown On February 19, 2019, at 3:00 pm, at Mowrystown Presbyterian Church, the Administrative Commission, made up of Elder Norine Behm (Cherry Fork), Elder Rob Heidenreich (Covenant-First), Elder Fred Yochum (Mowrystown), the Rev. Erwin Goedicke (North), the Rev. Jim Goff (Loveland), installed the Rev. Mike Brazelle as pastor for the Mowrystown Church.

COUNCIL REPORT Ruling Elder Bob Young, Moderator

Bob Young brought the following motion to the presbytery: That the Trustees be tasked with the Relocation of The Presbytery Offices to the campus of Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Cincinnati with the following consideration/conditions:

o A Lease agreement be drawn up for a Five (5) year period, renewable in Five (5) year(s) increments as long as all parties are in agreement.

o A monthly rent payable of $1,000 per month with a 3% per year increase over the Five Year Lease Agreement.

o A Remodeling Budget not to exceed $10,000. o A Moving Budget not to exceed $5,000. o Engage a contractor(s) to do the work of remodeling. o Engage a Moving Company to move the office equipment, furniture, files, and

other necessary items. o Appoint a Work Team to begin the cleanout/clearout process of the Myrtle Ave.

property (Council Rep, Trustee Rep, 2 At Large Members, Stated Clerk) o Appoint a Work Team to begin the Remodeling of the Presbytery Space at Blue

Ash Presbyterian Church (Council Rep, Trustee Rep, General Presbyter) It is the Committee’s hope that the relocation be completed and the Presbytery Office relocated by July 1, 2019. The moderator opened the floor for questions or discussion. The motion was approved. Joshua Long joined Bob Young to share the report of the Personnel Committee.

Effective May 15, 2019 the new Interim Stated Clerk will begin work, until then will apprentice with current Stated Clerk to learn the job.

Placed in nomination for Interim Stated Clerk, for a two-year period, the Rev. Dr. Erwin Goedicke. Erwin left the room and the moderator asked for discussion of the motion. Hearing none, the moderator asked for a vote, the motion was approved.

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 22 of 23 Joshua shared that the Personnel Committee, along with the moderator of General Council and a member of Committee on Ministry, staffed by the Stated Clerk, is moving forward to hire an acting presbyter/head of staff for a 3-month period while searching for an interim General Presbyter. Interim will be hired by Council and they hope to introduce that person at the May meeting of presbytery.

The Acting Presbyter/Head of Staff will be announced via email and Sampler. Service to begin on March 1, 2019. Ruling Elder Lisa Allgood was hired as the Acting Presbyter/Head of Staff and began work on March 1, 2019.

Joshua Long encouraged everyone to thank Nancy Kahaian for her service with the presbytery and invited them to the presbyter office on Wed., Feb. 27, from 3-6 for cookies and coffee and to wish her goodbye.

MEAL AND TABLE FELLOWSHIP

A member of the Westwood First Church shared information about lunch and prayed before the moderator dismissed the body for lunch and fellowship.

AFTERNOON WORSHOPS After lunch the body was invited to share in workshops and return to the sanctuary at 2:25 pm.

REPORT OF THE STAFF OF THE PRESBYTERY

The moderator invited the Stated Clerk to give her report. The Clerk, the Rev. Melana Scruggs, reminded everyone of the importance of completing the annual statistical report and of the deadline for doing so. She reminded Ministers of the Word and Sacrament that their membership cards were available if they had not received them at registration. She then asked the moderator for a moment of personal privilege, which he granted. Melana shared thanks for the privilege of working with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Kahaian and for Nancy’s commitment to the Church and the work of Cincinnati Presbytery. The moderator invited General Presbyter, the Rev. Dr. Nancy Kahaian, to give her report. Nancy thanked the presbytery for the privilege of serving with them for the last three years. She encouraged continued work for living into the structure and culture that they have worked toward. She promised prayers. The body gave a standing ovation as a way of thanking Nancy for her work. Moderator Adam Fronczek offered a prayer for Nancy and her new journey in ministry in West Virginia.

OFFERING

Provisional Minutes, Presbytery of Cincinnati Stated Meeting February 16, 2019 Page 23 of 23 Elders Rob Heidenreich (Covenant-First) and Bob Young (Blue Ash) invited the generosity of the presbytery in the offering that will be shared equally between four PCUSA World Mission partners: Ellingtons, Ludwigs, Callisons, and Smith-Mathers. The offering received was $1,200.00. The Presbytery sang the Doxology and Elder Bill Bogdan, Vice-Moderator, offered a prayer of dedication.

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION The Rev. Jeff Colarossi and the Rev. Nancy Ross-Zimmerman presided at the Table and the Presbytery shared communion together.

ADJOURNMENT After the benediction from the Rev. Dr. Nancy Kahaian, the MOTION PREVAILED to adjourn the meeting at 3:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The presbytery will reconvene May 14, 2019, at 5:00 pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Amelia, Ohio. The Rev. Melana Scruggs, Stated Clerk

Documents

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