Kent Deanery Executive Minutes
Mar. 3, 2008
Christ Church
Present were: Rev. Paul Millward- Regional Dean, Jane Cartier. Derwyn Armstong, Shirley Cudmore, Shirley Sewell, Rev. Dave Fuller
Regrets: Lawrene Denkers
Review of Agenda for April 8th Wardens’ and Treasurers’ Meeting
Ø Food to be provided by 3D’s Eats and Treats
Ø Shirley to e-mail clergy for a list of names and addresses of who should be invited to this event
Ø Wardens will meet after dinner in the hall / treasurers will meet in the library area
Ø Invitations will be sent to participants with a March 31st RSVP date
Ø Shirley will send Rev. Millward contact names for Walpole Island
Ø Christ Church will provide set-up, napkins etc.
Ø Shirley will obtain favours / flowers for tables
Time
Action
Responsibility
6:00
Welcome
Grace: Words to tune of Edelweiss
Did you know? Deanery boundaries / who is eligible to attend Deanery Council meetings?
Ø Jane (ShirleyS. to send names of participants to Jane to place in name card holders.)
Ø Shirley S will send Rev. Millward words for songs so they can be projected
6:15 – 7:00
Dinner
7:00 – 7:40
Wardens’ Presentation led by wardens from Christ Church
Treasurers’ Presentation
Amy Mclellan (is there a handout?Shirley S is to contact Amy)
Dennis Cartier
Ø Derwyn to make a $60 donation to the MRI fund in the name of the presenters
Ø Shirley S will provide 6 thank you cards
7:40 – 7:55
Conversation between Rev. Dave Fuller and his warden Judy Grey concerning the importance of communication
7:55-8:00
Wrap –Up
Ø Song
Ø Evaluations
1. What did you like best?
2. What could be changed, added or improved?
3. How often should this type of workshop be offered?
Ø Shirley will provide Rev. Millward with words to an appropriate closing song to be projected
Ø Shirley S. will draw up the evaluations
Review of Agenda for May 6th Lay Delegates’ Meeting
Ø Food to be provided by 3D’s Eats and Treats
Ø Shirley to e-mail clergy for a list of names and addresses of who should be invited to this event
Ø Invitations will be sent to participants with a April 30th RSVP date
Ø Christ Church will provide set-up, napkins etc.
Ø Shirley S. will obtain favours / flowers for tables
Time
Action
Responsibility
6:00
Welcome
Grace: Words to tune of Edelweiss
Did you know? What is the role of the lay delegates as suggested in the Imagine Huron report?
Ø Jane (ShirleyS. to send names of participants to Jane to place in name card holders.)
Ø Shirley S will prepare the Imagine Huron information.
6:15 – 7:00
Dinner
7:00 – 7:40
Motions for Synod
Rev. Millward and Jane will facilitate the discussion.
Simone McGuigan and Shirley Cudmore will facilitate discussion of a second group if numbers warrant.
7:40 – 7:55
Conversation concerning
Kent Presence at Synod
7:55 – 8:00
Wrap –Up
Ø Song
Ø Evaluations
1. What did you like best?
2. What could be changed, added or improved?
3. How often should this type of workshop be offered?
Ø Shirley will provide Rev. Millward with words to an appropriate closing song to be projected
Ø Shirley S. will draw up the evaluations
Review of Agenda for June 22nd Deanery Council Meeting
Ø 3p.m Presentation by Bishop Leidel
Ø Rev. Dave Fuller will provide the beginning worship.
Ø Shirley to buy a gift for Bishop Leidel at Munro Honey
Ø Potluck Dinner to follow meeting
Ø Shirley to e-mail members of Deanery Council and clergy to indicate this is a meeting that is open to all in the Deanery who wish to attend
Ø Invitations will be sent to participants with a June 13th RSVP date
Ø St. Matthew’s will provide set-up, napkins etc.
Next Executive Meeting: August 25, Christ Church 9:30 a.m
Next Deanery Council Meeting : Sept. 16th at 7 p.m.( Rev. Fuller will discuss location of this meeting with Rev. Nelles.)
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Minutes: February 19, 2008
Kent Deanery Council
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008
Present:
Ascension, Comber Brenda Richardson
St. Andrew’s, Tilbury Rev. Rob Parker
Barbara Wicks
Christ Church, Chatham Rev. Paul Millward – Regional Dean
Harvey German
Wende Badder
Derwyn Armstrong
Holy Trinity, Chatham Sue Martin
Parish of the Transfiguration Rev. Stephen Demitroff
Christ Church, Dresden Gay Hooper
Janice Ann Unsworth
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown Shirley Cudmore
St. Matthew’s, Florence Shirley Sewell
Myrna Yakubovich
St. Stephen’s Thamesville Carol Cartier
St. Paul’s, Chatham Hugh Vallee
Stan Pepper
Bill Elders
St. Thomas, Dover Heather Bradley
Grace Shaw
Parish of Rondeau Bay
Trinity, Blenheim Rev. Dave Fuller
Judy Grey
Steven Shaw
Sheri Burke
Simone McGuigan
Linda Minnie
St. Paul’s, Erieau Jane Cartier
Dennis Cartier
St. Stephen’s Mitchell’s Bay Rev. Richard Burdon-Murphy
St. James the Apostle, Wallaceburg Rev. Len Myers
St. James the Apostle, Port Lambton Roy Grealis
Jean Wesley
Regrets: Rev. Karen Nelles, Rev. Richard Salt, Ron Bolohan, Linda DeBurger, Lawrene Denkers
The meeting of the Kent Deanery Council was called to order at 7:10 p.m. Everyone was welcomed by Lay Co-chair Jane Cartier.
Worship: Simone McGuigan led a Lenten meditation taken from Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp.
Inclusion Activity: Our lay-chair Jane Cartier asked those present to form small groups for discussion purposes. Members were asked to work with people who were not from their parish. Five minutes was allotted for dialogue on ways decisions are made within the parish you attend. One member from each group reported to the assembly. Cards containing topics discussed were collected so that a composite list could be compiled for sharing.
Minutes of Nov.7th, 2007:
On a motion by Harvey German , seconded by Shirley Cudmore, the minutes were adopted as circulated. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Wende Badder presented a report on the Ash Wednesday event “Seeds of Hope”. Fourteen participants braved the wintry weather to learn about what Lent means to an Anglican. An offering of $40 was collected for the community garden project. A full written report is available from the secretary.
Wende also presented a preannouncement concerning the August 18-22 “Lights Camera Action – God is our Director” vacation bible school. This event will be hosted from 9 – 12 each day at Christ Church and is open to the entire deanery. Wende provided posters for each church.
Steve Currie, a member of Adullam Camp Ministries, provided information about the camp to be hosted by St. Paul’s Chatham July 28 – August 1st. This activity is open to students in Grades 1- 6. It will run from 9 – 4 each day. One of the greatest thrusts of this adventure is leadership development. As a result, the camp will be run by trained students.
Members are still being recruited to work on a committee with Rev. Sue Malpus concerning youth ministry.
An Enviroaction CD was provided to each church building. The material contained on the CD is in both word and word perfect. The gist of the CD is how can the church help with saving the environment.
Financial Report
Derwyn Armstrong, treasurer, distributed a financial report. He then moved the acceptance of this report for information This motion was seconded by Rev. Rob Parker. CARRIED
Deanery dues were then distributed. Derwyn presented each parish with a self addressed envelop to return these dues. The dues will remain the same as last year.
Before the election proceeded, Jane Cartier explained the new format that we would be using in the Kent Deanery. There will be a lay chair and a lay vice chair. The regional dean will act as an advisor. Representatives who wish their names to be put forward for election to Diocesan Council will be gathered and then from these names, the Kent Deanery will elect a deanery representative to Diocesan Council. The person elected must win by a 50% majority.
Election of Officers:
Lay Chair: Moved by Harvey German and seconded by Barbara Wicks that Jane Cartier remain as Lay Co-chair. ACCLAIMED
The executive presented the following proposed slate of officers.
Lay Vice Chair : Shirley Sewell
Treasurer: Derwyn Armstrong
Secretary: Lawrene Denkers
Clergy for Executive: Rev. Paul Millward announced that Rev. Len Myers and Rev.
David Fuller had agreed to be the clergy representatives to Deanery Council Executive.
Lay Representatives to Executive: Shirley Cudmore and Sue Martin
Youth Council Representatives to Synod:
Eric Vandevelde – St. James, Wallaceburg
Geoff Millward – Christ Church, Chatham
Anthony Praill from Christ Church, Chatham will attend as an observer.
All positions were acclaimed as presented.
Up to 5 Deanery Representatives to submit names for election to Diocesan Council: Shirley Cudmore, Harvey German, Derwyn Armstrong, Simone Mcguigan put forward their names.
Deanery Representative to Diocesan Council : after four ballots, Shirley Cudmore was declared our deanery rep.
On a motion by Dennis Cartier, seconded by Sue Martin, the ballots were destroyed.
Library Committee: Shirley Sewell, Sue Martin, Rev. Karen Nelles and Rev. David Fuller will remain as the library committee.
Library kits were distributed as follows:
St. Matthews, Florence
St. Pauls, Chatham
St. James, Wallaceburg
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown
Trinity, Blenheim
Holy Trinity, Chatham
Archdeacon’s Report:
Rev. Salt sent his regrets. Rev. Millward distributed a handout outlining the duties of Territorial Archdeacons.
Break: Treats for this meeting were provided by St. Matthew’s, Florence and St. Stephens, Thamesville.
Report of Diocesan Council:
Simone McGuigan reported that:
Ø the budget was passed
Ø there were 9200 plus at the Sesquicentennial service
Ø the cross was damaged during its circulation. Repairs have been made but the rotation throughout the diocese was not completed.
Ø the settlement fund over payments will be forthcoming
Ø property insurance notices have been distributed
Ø Bishop Leidel has visited 35 parishes thus far
Ø parishes are asked to get their “Who is my neighbour?” demographic information completed and submitted
Ø the orders for the Sesquicentennial commemoration book must be in by Feb.25. There will be no reorders possible.
Other Business:
1. The Lay Readers’ training will take place on March 29 and April 5 in Dresden from 9-3. Rev. Demitroff indicated that topics to be discussed are biblical insight, theology, preaching, liturgy and leadership.
2. We are still looking for members on committees in the Deanery.
3. There will be a wardens and treasurers appreciation dinner on April 8th at Christ Church. The event will be from 6 – 8:30. Dinner will be followed by a sharing time.
4. The lay delegates will be invited to enjoy a similar evening on May 6 at Holy Trinity.
5. On June 22 Deanery Council will be held at 3p.m. at St. Matthew’s, Florence. Bishop Leidel will be our guest speaker that day. A pot luck dinner will follow.
6. A regular deanery council meeting will be held in September.
7. On April 12th a Bishop’s Module of Fresh Start will take place in Florence at St. Matthew’s. Gathering will begin at 9:30 followed by a 10a.m. start. The day will conclude at 12 with a catered lunch.
8. On a motion by Dennis Cartier, seconded by Rev. Demitroff, 15 extra Sesquicentennial books will be purchased by the deanery to be used as gifts and for purchase by churches requiring more copies after the cut-off date and 5 additional books be purchased for the deanery library for a total of 20 books. Carried.
Announcements:
Bill Elders asked that when intercessions are being prepared, that the need for doctors in our area be a consideration that is included in the prayers offered.
Grace: was said by all present following a motion for adjournment by Rev. Rob Parker.
Upcoming Meetings:
April 8: Warden and Treasurers’ celebration at Christ Church, Chatham.
April 12: Fresh Start Bishop’s Module at St. Matthew’s, Florence
May 6: Lay Delegate celebration at Holy Trinity, Chatham
June 22: Meet Bishop Leidel at St. Matthew’s, Florence
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008
Present:
Ascension, Comber Brenda Richardson
St. Andrew’s, Tilbury Rev. Rob Parker
Barbara Wicks
Christ Church, Chatham Rev. Paul Millward – Regional Dean
Harvey German
Wende Badder
Derwyn Armstrong
Holy Trinity, Chatham Sue Martin
Parish of the Transfiguration Rev. Stephen Demitroff
Christ Church, Dresden Gay Hooper
Janice Ann Unsworth
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown Shirley Cudmore
St. Matthew’s, Florence Shirley Sewell
Myrna Yakubovich
St. Stephen’s Thamesville Carol Cartier
St. Paul’s, Chatham Hugh Vallee
Stan Pepper
Bill Elders
St. Thomas, Dover Heather Bradley
Grace Shaw
Parish of Rondeau Bay
Trinity, Blenheim Rev. Dave Fuller
Judy Grey
Steven Shaw
Sheri Burke
Simone McGuigan
Linda Minnie
St. Paul’s, Erieau Jane Cartier
Dennis Cartier
St. Stephen’s Mitchell’s Bay Rev. Richard Burdon-Murphy
St. James the Apostle, Wallaceburg Rev. Len Myers
St. James the Apostle, Port Lambton Roy Grealis
Jean Wesley
Regrets: Rev. Karen Nelles, Rev. Richard Salt, Ron Bolohan, Linda DeBurger, Lawrene Denkers
The meeting of the Kent Deanery Council was called to order at 7:10 p.m. Everyone was welcomed by Lay Co-chair Jane Cartier.
Worship: Simone McGuigan led a Lenten meditation taken from Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp.
Inclusion Activity: Our lay-chair Jane Cartier asked those present to form small groups for discussion purposes. Members were asked to work with people who were not from their parish. Five minutes was allotted for dialogue on ways decisions are made within the parish you attend. One member from each group reported to the assembly. Cards containing topics discussed were collected so that a composite list could be compiled for sharing.
Minutes of Nov.7th, 2007:
On a motion by Harvey German , seconded by Shirley Cudmore, the minutes were adopted as circulated. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Wende Badder presented a report on the Ash Wednesday event “Seeds of Hope”. Fourteen participants braved the wintry weather to learn about what Lent means to an Anglican. An offering of $40 was collected for the community garden project. A full written report is available from the secretary.
Wende also presented a preannouncement concerning the August 18-22 “Lights Camera Action – God is our Director” vacation bible school. This event will be hosted from 9 – 12 each day at Christ Church and is open to the entire deanery. Wende provided posters for each church.
Steve Currie, a member of Adullam Camp Ministries, provided information about the camp to be hosted by St. Paul’s Chatham July 28 – August 1st. This activity is open to students in Grades 1- 6. It will run from 9 – 4 each day. One of the greatest thrusts of this adventure is leadership development. As a result, the camp will be run by trained students.
Members are still being recruited to work on a committee with Rev. Sue Malpus concerning youth ministry.
An Enviroaction CD was provided to each church building. The material contained on the CD is in both word and word perfect. The gist of the CD is how can the church help with saving the environment.
Financial Report
Derwyn Armstrong, treasurer, distributed a financial report. He then moved the acceptance of this report for information This motion was seconded by Rev. Rob Parker. CARRIED
Deanery dues were then distributed. Derwyn presented each parish with a self addressed envelop to return these dues. The dues will remain the same as last year.
Before the election proceeded, Jane Cartier explained the new format that we would be using in the Kent Deanery. There will be a lay chair and a lay vice chair. The regional dean will act as an advisor. Representatives who wish their names to be put forward for election to Diocesan Council will be gathered and then from these names, the Kent Deanery will elect a deanery representative to Diocesan Council. The person elected must win by a 50% majority.
Election of Officers:
Lay Chair: Moved by Harvey German and seconded by Barbara Wicks that Jane Cartier remain as Lay Co-chair. ACCLAIMED
The executive presented the following proposed slate of officers.
Lay Vice Chair : Shirley Sewell
Treasurer: Derwyn Armstrong
Secretary: Lawrene Denkers
Clergy for Executive: Rev. Paul Millward announced that Rev. Len Myers and Rev.
David Fuller had agreed to be the clergy representatives to Deanery Council Executive.
Lay Representatives to Executive: Shirley Cudmore and Sue Martin
Youth Council Representatives to Synod:
Eric Vandevelde – St. James, Wallaceburg
Geoff Millward – Christ Church, Chatham
Anthony Praill from Christ Church, Chatham will attend as an observer.
All positions were acclaimed as presented.
Up to 5 Deanery Representatives to submit names for election to Diocesan Council: Shirley Cudmore, Harvey German, Derwyn Armstrong, Simone Mcguigan put forward their names.
Deanery Representative to Diocesan Council : after four ballots, Shirley Cudmore was declared our deanery rep.
On a motion by Dennis Cartier, seconded by Sue Martin, the ballots were destroyed.
Library Committee: Shirley Sewell, Sue Martin, Rev. Karen Nelles and Rev. David Fuller will remain as the library committee.
Library kits were distributed as follows:
St. Matthews, Florence
St. Pauls, Chatham
St. James, Wallaceburg
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown
Trinity, Blenheim
Holy Trinity, Chatham
Archdeacon’s Report:
Rev. Salt sent his regrets. Rev. Millward distributed a handout outlining the duties of Territorial Archdeacons.
Break: Treats for this meeting were provided by St. Matthew’s, Florence and St. Stephens, Thamesville.
Report of Diocesan Council:
Simone McGuigan reported that:
Ø the budget was passed
Ø there were 9200 plus at the Sesquicentennial service
Ø the cross was damaged during its circulation. Repairs have been made but the rotation throughout the diocese was not completed.
Ø the settlement fund over payments will be forthcoming
Ø property insurance notices have been distributed
Ø Bishop Leidel has visited 35 parishes thus far
Ø parishes are asked to get their “Who is my neighbour?” demographic information completed and submitted
Ø the orders for the Sesquicentennial commemoration book must be in by Feb.25. There will be no reorders possible.
Other Business:
1. The Lay Readers’ training will take place on March 29 and April 5 in Dresden from 9-3. Rev. Demitroff indicated that topics to be discussed are biblical insight, theology, preaching, liturgy and leadership.
2. We are still looking for members on committees in the Deanery.
3. There will be a wardens and treasurers appreciation dinner on April 8th at Christ Church. The event will be from 6 – 8:30. Dinner will be followed by a sharing time.
4. The lay delegates will be invited to enjoy a similar evening on May 6 at Holy Trinity.
5. On June 22 Deanery Council will be held at 3p.m. at St. Matthew’s, Florence. Bishop Leidel will be our guest speaker that day. A pot luck dinner will follow.
6. A regular deanery council meeting will be held in September.
7. On April 12th a Bishop’s Module of Fresh Start will take place in Florence at St. Matthew’s. Gathering will begin at 9:30 followed by a 10a.m. start. The day will conclude at 12 with a catered lunch.
8. On a motion by Dennis Cartier, seconded by Rev. Demitroff, 15 extra Sesquicentennial books will be purchased by the deanery to be used as gifts and for purchase by churches requiring more copies after the cut-off date and 5 additional books be purchased for the deanery library for a total of 20 books. Carried.
Announcements:
Bill Elders asked that when intercessions are being prepared, that the need for doctors in our area be a consideration that is included in the prayers offered.
Grace: was said by all present following a motion for adjournment by Rev. Rob Parker.
Upcoming Meetings:
April 8: Warden and Treasurers’ celebration at Christ Church, Chatham.
April 12: Fresh Start Bishop’s Module at St. Matthew’s, Florence
May 6: Lay Delegate celebration at Holy Trinity, Chatham
June 22: Meet Bishop Leidel at St. Matthew’s, Florence
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Agenda for February 2008
Kent Deanery Council Agenda
Christ Church, Chatham
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
1. Registration –please update your Parish information
2. Welcome and Introductions – Jane Cartier
3. Worship – Simone McGuigan
4. Inclusion Activity
5. Minutes of Nov. 7, 2007, Meeting
6. Business Arising from the Minutes
~ report on Ash Wednesday Deanery Event
7. Financial Report
~ Deanery Fees for 2008
8. Election – chaired by Rev. Paul Millward
~ Lay Chair
~ Deputy Lay Chair
~ Treasurer
~ Secretary
~ 2 clergy for Deanery Executive
~ 2 lay for Deanery Executive
~ 2 Youth Representatives for Synod
~ 1 Deanery Representative for Diocesan Council
~ up to 5 Deanery Reps to submit names for Executive
~ Library Committee
9. Archdeacon’s Report
10. Break
11. Report of Diocesan Council – Simone McGuigan
12. Other Business
~ dates for future deanery event reports
~ update on Lay Reader event
~ committee membership
~ format of this year’s upcoming meetings
~ Fresh Start Bishop’s Module April 12th
~ Imagine Huron report
13. Announcements
14. Adjournment/Grace
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Just so everyone remembers:
“The people of the Anglican Diocese of Huron are called by God to work together as a servant community. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and by our words and actions joyfully bear witness in the world to the transforming power of God’s love.”
Minutes: May 1, 2007
Kent Deanery Council
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday May 1, 2007
Present:
Ascension, Comber Lila McFadden
Marla Pearce
Christ Church, Chatham Rev. Paul Millward – Regional Dean
Harvey German
Adam Argenti
Derwyn Armstrong
Ralph Deline
Anthony Praill
Geoff Millward
Holy Trinity, Chatham Rev. John Hodgins
Rev. Deacon Elaine Wilcox
Sue Martin
Wanda Dekker
George Allen
Parish of the Transfiguration
Rev. Stephen Demitroff
Rev. Michelle Collins-Wongkee
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown Shirley Cudmore
St. Matthew’s, Florence Shirley Sewell
Myrna Yakubovich
St. Stephen’s Thamesville Carol Cartier
Christ Church, Dresden Linda Deburger
Tom Deburger
Janice Unsworth
Church of the Redeemer, Highgate Ruth Boos
St. Paul’s, Chatham Rev. Karen Nelles
Stan Pepper
Bill Elders
Hugh Vallee
Betty Thompson
St. Thomas, Dover Twp. Grace Shaw
Parish of Rondeau Bay
Trinity, Blenheim Rev. David Fuller
Mavis Purdy
Jean Churchill
Simone McGuigan
Sherri Burke
St Paul’s, Erieau Jeannette Vidler
Eva Apfield
St. James the Apostle Rev. Len Myers
Sandra Slaney
Eric Vande Velde
St. James the Apostle, Port Lambton Wilson Hayter
Sally Hayter
Roy Grealis
Archdeacon Ven. Richard Salt
Regrets: Jane Cartier, Dennis Cartier
The meeting of the Kent Deanery Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone was welcomed by the Regional Dean Rev. Paul Millward.
Worship:
Rev. David Fuller and Shirley Sewell led the worship.
Minutes of Mar. 6, 2007:
On a motion of Rev. John Hodgins, seconded by Shirley Cudmore, the minutes were adopted as circulated with errors to the spelling of names corrected. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Three of the youth delegates, Eric Vande Velde, Geoff Millward and Anthony Praill were welcomed to the meeting. All three will be attending the youth synod prior to the diocesan synod.
Rev. Paul Millward explained that a motion was not sent to synod concerning the budget presentation. Cliff Crausland of Sarnia who is a member of the budget committee will be invited to attend a Kent Deanery Council meeting to hear and discuss issues voiced over the last budget presentation.
Up to 5 Deanery Representatives’ names for election to Diocesan Council may be submitted. We have three: Shirley Cudmore, Harvey German and John Findeis.
Financial Report
Derwyn Armstong reported a bank balance of $1621.50. He offered an appreciation to all parishes that had sent in their deanery dues. Derwyn moved the acceptance of his report. Jeannette Vidler seconded the motion. CARRIED
Archdeacon’s Report:
The Venerable Rev. Richard Salt had no report to make.
Clarification of Synod Motions:
Rev. Paul Millward spoke to the upcoming synod motions.
* He reminded everyone that section two contains the reports. The reports as well as the bios of those running for Diocesan Council should be previewed prior to synod.
* Motions 1 / 2/ 3 all contain housekeeping issues
* Motion 4 has to do with the legality of the terms rector / incumbent. Lay readers are to resign when a rector leaves and this is a time when they are most needed.
* Motion 5 deals with issues of staffing practices concerning hiring and dismissal. These times should include direct consultation with the Director of Human Resources.
* Motion 6 is an amendment of Canon 33 concerning the number of years of service.
* Motion 7 is a housekeeping motion to change the wording to coincide with the January 1st, 2006 reference to members’ contributions to the pension fund.
* Motion 8 comes from a notice of motion from last year’s synod. The change to the canon is not really a change to the practice.
* Motion 9 deals with the chaplaincy at St. Monica’s House.
* Motion 10 refers to the letter of acknowledgement concerning the appointment of a national indigenous bishop. This has already taken place.
* Motion 11 concerns the university chaplains and the years they are deemed on leave of absence from the diocese to work for the university. Rev. Salt distributed a report from section 2 that the Human Resource Committee has offered on this issue.
Break:
Report of Diocesan Council:
Simone McGuigan reported that there had not been a council meeting since our last deanery meeting.
Other Business:
Dianne Garrett, our lay representative for Kent, serving on the Sesquicentennial Committee, gave an animated report. She spoke of the showing of the DVD at Christ Church and suggested more parishes arrange a showing if they have not already done so. Dianne has spoken to eleven parishes in the Kent Deanery concerning upcoming events. She reported that 34 from Kent had signed up to join the choir. She also spoke to the transportation sign-up sheet and how important it was to have this information so buses could be ordered.
Shirley Sewell spoke to the Imagine Huron Survey results. One recommendation concerning the development of a deanery website was approved. On a motion from Rev. Karen Nelles, seconded by Rev. Stephen Demitroff, Shirley Sewell will contact Lawrene Denkers about setting up the website with the costs incurred covered by the deanery. Shirley is to send a card to Lawrene thanking her on behalf of the deanery for her kind offer to be web master.
The library committee displayed several books from the deanery library housed at Christ Church. They encouraged members to take advantage of this excellent set of resource materials.
Rev. Karen Nelles thanked Rev. Paul Millward for the excellent presentation on the clarification of the synod motions.
Refreshment Schedule: Treats for the September 18th meeting are to be provided by St. Stephen’s, Mitchell’s Bay, St. Andrew’s, Tilbury and Ascension, Comber . Rev. Michelle Collins-Wongkee volunteered to lead the worship.
Announcements:
* Rev. David Fuller reminded clericus that their June meeting would take place in Rondeau Park in order to meet the summer student.
* On July 11th, Bishop Howe will be celebrating communion at Rondeau at 10 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow.
* Posters were distributed by Holy Trinity to promote the event to raise money to rebuild St. Judes Cathedral in Aqualuit. Bishop Atagotaaluk will be the guest speaker.
* Joy In Prayer at ELAM on May 5th
* The Sesquicentennial cross will be in the Kent Deanery in August. The first Sunday it will be at Walpole Island and the third Sunday it will be in Moraviantown.
Grace: was said by all present following a motion for adjournment by Adam Argenti at
8:45.
Next Meeting: September 18, 2007 at St. Paul’s Chatham.
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday May 1, 2007
Present:
Ascension, Comber Lila McFadden
Marla Pearce
Christ Church, Chatham Rev. Paul Millward – Regional Dean
Harvey German
Adam Argenti
Derwyn Armstrong
Ralph Deline
Anthony Praill
Geoff Millward
Holy Trinity, Chatham Rev. John Hodgins
Rev. Deacon Elaine Wilcox
Sue Martin
Wanda Dekker
George Allen
Parish of the Transfiguration
Rev. Stephen Demitroff
Rev. Michelle Collins-Wongkee
Church of the Advent, Ridgetown Shirley Cudmore
St. Matthew’s, Florence Shirley Sewell
Myrna Yakubovich
St. Stephen’s Thamesville Carol Cartier
Christ Church, Dresden Linda Deburger
Tom Deburger
Janice Unsworth
Church of the Redeemer, Highgate Ruth Boos
St. Paul’s, Chatham Rev. Karen Nelles
Stan Pepper
Bill Elders
Hugh Vallee
Betty Thompson
St. Thomas, Dover Twp. Grace Shaw
Parish of Rondeau Bay
Trinity, Blenheim Rev. David Fuller
Mavis Purdy
Jean Churchill
Simone McGuigan
Sherri Burke
St Paul’s, Erieau Jeannette Vidler
Eva Apfield
St. James the Apostle Rev. Len Myers
Sandra Slaney
Eric Vande Velde
St. James the Apostle, Port Lambton Wilson Hayter
Sally Hayter
Roy Grealis
Archdeacon Ven. Richard Salt
Regrets: Jane Cartier, Dennis Cartier
The meeting of the Kent Deanery Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone was welcomed by the Regional Dean Rev. Paul Millward.
Worship:
Rev. David Fuller and Shirley Sewell led the worship.
Minutes of Mar. 6, 2007:
On a motion of Rev. John Hodgins, seconded by Shirley Cudmore, the minutes were adopted as circulated with errors to the spelling of names corrected. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Three of the youth delegates, Eric Vande Velde, Geoff Millward and Anthony Praill were welcomed to the meeting. All three will be attending the youth synod prior to the diocesan synod.
Rev. Paul Millward explained that a motion was not sent to synod concerning the budget presentation. Cliff Crausland of Sarnia who is a member of the budget committee will be invited to attend a Kent Deanery Council meeting to hear and discuss issues voiced over the last budget presentation.
Up to 5 Deanery Representatives’ names for election to Diocesan Council may be submitted. We have three: Shirley Cudmore, Harvey German and John Findeis.
Financial Report
Derwyn Armstong reported a bank balance of $1621.50. He offered an appreciation to all parishes that had sent in their deanery dues. Derwyn moved the acceptance of his report. Jeannette Vidler seconded the motion. CARRIED
Archdeacon’s Report:
The Venerable Rev. Richard Salt had no report to make.
Clarification of Synod Motions:
Rev. Paul Millward spoke to the upcoming synod motions.
* He reminded everyone that section two contains the reports. The reports as well as the bios of those running for Diocesan Council should be previewed prior to synod.
* Motions 1 / 2/ 3 all contain housekeeping issues
* Motion 4 has to do with the legality of the terms rector / incumbent. Lay readers are to resign when a rector leaves and this is a time when they are most needed.
* Motion 5 deals with issues of staffing practices concerning hiring and dismissal. These times should include direct consultation with the Director of Human Resources.
* Motion 6 is an amendment of Canon 33 concerning the number of years of service.
* Motion 7 is a housekeeping motion to change the wording to coincide with the January 1st, 2006 reference to members’ contributions to the pension fund.
* Motion 8 comes from a notice of motion from last year’s synod. The change to the canon is not really a change to the practice.
* Motion 9 deals with the chaplaincy at St. Monica’s House.
* Motion 10 refers to the letter of acknowledgement concerning the appointment of a national indigenous bishop. This has already taken place.
* Motion 11 concerns the university chaplains and the years they are deemed on leave of absence from the diocese to work for the university. Rev. Salt distributed a report from section 2 that the Human Resource Committee has offered on this issue.
Break:
Report of Diocesan Council:
Simone McGuigan reported that there had not been a council meeting since our last deanery meeting.
Other Business:
Dianne Garrett, our lay representative for Kent, serving on the Sesquicentennial Committee, gave an animated report. She spoke of the showing of the DVD at Christ Church and suggested more parishes arrange a showing if they have not already done so. Dianne has spoken to eleven parishes in the Kent Deanery concerning upcoming events. She reported that 34 from Kent had signed up to join the choir. She also spoke to the transportation sign-up sheet and how important it was to have this information so buses could be ordered.
Shirley Sewell spoke to the Imagine Huron Survey results. One recommendation concerning the development of a deanery website was approved. On a motion from Rev. Karen Nelles, seconded by Rev. Stephen Demitroff, Shirley Sewell will contact Lawrene Denkers about setting up the website with the costs incurred covered by the deanery. Shirley is to send a card to Lawrene thanking her on behalf of the deanery for her kind offer to be web master.
The library committee displayed several books from the deanery library housed at Christ Church. They encouraged members to take advantage of this excellent set of resource materials.
Rev. Karen Nelles thanked Rev. Paul Millward for the excellent presentation on the clarification of the synod motions.
Refreshment Schedule: Treats for the September 18th meeting are to be provided by St. Stephen’s, Mitchell’s Bay, St. Andrew’s, Tilbury and Ascension, Comber . Rev. Michelle Collins-Wongkee volunteered to lead the worship.
Announcements:
* Rev. David Fuller reminded clericus that their June meeting would take place in Rondeau Park in order to meet the summer student.
* On July 11th, Bishop Howe will be celebrating communion at Rondeau at 10 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow.
* Posters were distributed by Holy Trinity to promote the event to raise money to rebuild St. Judes Cathedral in Aqualuit. Bishop Atagotaaluk will be the guest speaker.
* Joy In Prayer at ELAM on May 5th
* The Sesquicentennial cross will be in the Kent Deanery in August. The first Sunday it will be at Walpole Island and the third Sunday it will be in Moraviantown.
Grace: was said by all present following a motion for adjournment by Adam Argenti at
8:45.
Next Meeting: September 18, 2007 at St. Paul’s Chatham.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Imagine Huron Survey
At the Deanery Council meeting on March 6th, Archdeacon Richard Salt asked that we, as the Kent Deanery, provide him feedback concerning some key areas identified in the Imagine Huron Report. This report was provided to Lay Delegates at last year’s synod.
It was decided at the Deanery Council meeting that the lay delegate(s) from each church should receive this survey so that they and their congregations could provide direct feedback concerning the issues identified. We often voice the opinion that we have no input… this was our chance to use our Deanery Council in a proactive way.
This survey was completed and returned to Shirley Sewell by April 12th so the results could be tabulated by the executive before the next meeting of Deanery Council, which was May 1st.
1. Are the current deanery boundaries relevant … do we need to flatten the boundaries … are they appropriate in the current configuration? Do they provide effective ministry in the format of today?
2. Two-way pathways of communication. It is recognized that communication at the congregational / parish / deanery / diocesan council / synod level is always in need of improvement and readjustment to be effective and timely. The communication flow has to go in both directions. How can we keep everyone “in the loop”? To begin your discussion you might want to refer to the handout distributed at the Deanery Council meeting suggesting pathways that might be explored to enhance communication.
It was decided at the Deanery Council meeting that the lay delegate(s) from each church should receive this survey so that they and their congregations could provide direct feedback concerning the issues identified. We often voice the opinion that we have no input… this was our chance to use our Deanery Council in a proactive way.
This survey was completed and returned to Shirley Sewell by April 12th so the results could be tabulated by the executive before the next meeting of Deanery Council, which was May 1st.
1. Are the current deanery boundaries relevant … do we need to flatten the boundaries … are they appropriate in the current configuration? Do they provide effective ministry in the format of today?
2. Two-way pathways of communication. It is recognized that communication at the congregational / parish / deanery / diocesan council / synod level is always in need of improvement and readjustment to be effective and timely. The communication flow has to go in both directions. How can we keep everyone “in the loop”? To begin your discussion you might want to refer to the handout distributed at the Deanery Council meeting suggesting pathways that might be explored to enhance communication.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
The beginning
We're just trying this out. Kent Deanery Council agreed at its last meeting that it needs a website. As the webmaster of www.parishofthetransfiguration.net had offered, it took her up on it. The problem is, that webmaster thinks things like, "Why wouldn't we make this a blog?" So let's see how this works.
Yours, The Parish of the Transfiguration Webmaster
Yours, The Parish of the Transfiguration Webmaster
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