Liberated by God s Grace

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1 Liberated by God s Grace 206 BC Synod Convention April 28 to May, 206 Business Sessions held at the Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam NOTES TO THE READER These minutes remain a draft version until they are adopted by the BC Synod in Convention. When adopted they will become the legal record of the 206 Convention. The dates and days of the week are part of the minutes; however, the time of day notations are for reference only and are not part of the minutes. Each minute may be identified by the Business Session in which it falls and its letter or combination of letters and number. For example, in Business Session it is recorded in Minute C.. that Bishop Mohr welcomed those ministers added to the BC Synod Roster who are engaged in Active Service. Motions are identified by an alphanumeric system which identifies the BC Synod in Convention, the year, and the motion number. For example, in Business Session, Minute H, the convention decided to adopt the final draft of the agenda, recorded as motion BCSynConv A motion to amend receives the same number as the main motion, now with a appended; this is because the motion to amend is by definition related and sympathetic to the main motion. All other procedural motions receive their own unique numbers. Rev. Clifford Reinhardt Secretary, BC Synod Thursday, April 28 2:00 pm Business Session # A. The Bishop called the meeting to order. He then acknowledged that the convention was taking place on the traditional lands of the local First Nations, and explained that an elder of a local band had wanted to attend and bring greetings, but could not and had conveyed regrets. B. Litany for the Opening of Convention C. The Bishop welcomed ministers added to the BC Synod Roster since the 204 Convention: ) Active service: Rev. Dorothy Chu, Rev. Carolina Glauster, Rev. David Hunter, Rev. Jennifer Marlor, Rev. Timo Saarinen, and Rev. Katrina Vigen. 2) Retired ministers: Deacon Benedicte Gormley, Rev. Kenneth Herfindahl, Rev. Ronald Nelson, Rev. Wilson Porat. D. The Bishop then welcomed Guests: ) Representing the National Office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: National Bishop Susan Johnson, and Director of Communications and Stewardship Trina Gallop Blank. 2) Representing the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon: Acting President Rev. Dr. Michael Nel, Director of Advancement Services Pamela Giles, and Director of Development Joe Stolee. 3) Representing Canadian Lutheran World Relief: Executive Director Robert Granke, and Director of the Community Relations Team Tom Brooke. 4) Representing ELCIC Group Services Inc. (GSI): Executive Director Lisa Thiessen. Secretary Section C

2 5) Representing Bishop Melissa Skelton, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster: The Rev d. Dr. Richard Leggett, Rector, St. Faith s Anglican, Vancouver. E. The Bishop conveyed regrets from Rostered Ministers: Rev. Christoph Reiners, Rev. David Lefsrud, Rev. Karen Johnson Lefsrud, Rev. Ed Chell, Rev. Terry Richardson, and Rev. Gerhard Preibisch. F. The Bishop called on the Committee on Registration and Attendance to give its first report: as of :55 pm 28 lay delegates, 34 rostered delegates, and youth delegate, for a total of 63 voting delegates. 8 visitors (estimated). G. The Bishop brought to the attention of the convention a procedural issue that required resolution. He explained that confusion had arisen in the constituency over the deadline for registration, exacerbated by insufficient communication from the Synod Office, with the result that most congregations had not complied with the Synod s Bylaws governing the procedures for delegate registration. He reported that he had consulted legal counsel who advised that a congregation s right to representation superseded all other scheduling bylaws or policies. The Bishop therefore ruled that those registered as delegates, regardless of when they registered, are the delegates of the 206 BC Synod Convention, and explained that the convention had the right to challenge his ruling. There was no challenge. H. Adoption of the Agenda: 206BCSynConv 0: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention adopt the Agenda as circulated and then amended in the following way: on Friday morning add the report of CLWR after the report of the National Bishop. Carried. I. The Bishop thanked all those who had agreed to serve the Synod Convention in various capacities: ) Parliamentarian Rev. John Gram; 2) Standing Committees: a) Elections: Jan Schultz (Chair), Rev. Art McCaughan, Gail Henry, Rev. Jennifer Marlor; b) Reference & Counsel: Karen Lee (Chair), Rev. Marlys Moen, Rev. Katrina Vigen, Martin Bergbusch, Tarynn McKenzie. c) Registration and Attendance: Rev. Dean Andersen (Chair), Karyn Schuler, Elmer Krushel; d) Minutes: Kate McCulloch (Chair), Melinda Luthy, Rev. Dorothy Chu, Rev. Michael Rodgers; e) Report of the Bishop: Rev. Jennifer Wilson (Chair), Grace Shaw, Rev. Thomas Keeley, Judy Bueschkens; f) Nominations: Rev. Brian Krushel (Chair), Rev. Jim Whaley, Rev. Lori Anne Boutin Crawford, Rev. Fleming Blishen, Rev. Christoph Reiners, Rev. Carol Dennison. 3) Chaplains: Rev. David Hunter, Rev. Patricia Giannelia. J. The Bishop welcomed a new Shared Ministry Congregation in the territory of the BC Synod: Trinity Shared Ministry, Clearwater BC. The Minister of the Shared 2 Secretary Section C 2

3 Ministry, Rev. Brian Krushel, brought greetings from Leslie Stirling, an official of the shared ministry. The Chaplain then led the convention in a prayer of thanksgiving. K. The Bishop invited the Rev d. Dr. Richard Leggett, representing Bishop Melissa Skelton of the New Westminster Diocese of the Anglican Church in Canada, to bring a greeting on her behalf. Noting that it was time for the two church bodies to take next steps in light of the Waterloo Accord, established in 200, he conveyed an invitation from the Diocese of New Westminster: ) For the BC Synod to name a Lutheran observer to the Diocesan Council, and reciprocally for the Diocese to name an Anglican observer to the BC Synod Council; 2) For the BC Synod to name two Lutheran members to Anglican Synod and reciprocally for the Anglican body to name two Anglican members to the BC Synod Convention. Leggett concluded, There is much for us to be grateful for, and much for us to discover. L. Adoption of the Minutes of the 204 BC Synod Convention: 206BCSynConv 02: Moved/Second that the 206 BC Synod in Convention adopt the minutes of the 204 BC Synod Convention. Carried. M. First ballot for election of Secretary: The Bishop explained the procedure for the ecclesiastical ballot, and then called on a Chaplain to lead the convention in prayer. The Bishop instructed the convention to cast the first ballot for the election of Secretary. When all ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. N. Nominating Committee Report regarding the Election of Delegates to the 207 National Convention. The Bishop called on Rev. Brian Krushel to present the report (contained in the Bulletin of Reports). He then declared the floor open for nominations, resulting in two more nominees: Jan Schultz, Southern Interior Lay; Paul Werner, Lower Mainland Lay. O. The Bishop declared a recess. Refreshment break P. The Bishop called the meeting to order. He then handed the leadership of the meeting to Vice Chair Johnson. Johnson asked the Bishop to present the Bishop s Report, including the reports of the Conference Deans. ) Bishop Mohr emphasized that he offered no recommendations in his report, except this: to stay the course, always seeking what God is up to in the world. 2) He noted the various developments: a) The initiation of a Lay Academy across the western synods. b) Organization of Area ministries; c) Progress in the preparation and establishment of synodically authorized ministries. 3 Secretary Section C 3

4 Q. The Bishop drew attention to the Report of the Deans, and introduced the Deans who were present. R. Vice Chair Johnson called on the Chairs of the Standing Committees to deliver their reports: ) Faith and Society: Rev. Brenda Nestegard Paul. 2) Missions: Rev. Lori Anne Boutin Crawford. S. The Vice Chair handed the leadership of the meeting back to the Bishop. The Bishop called on the Committee on Elections to deliver its report on the first ballot for the election of the Secretary: Andersen, Rev Dean... Blishen, Gene... 2 Boutin Crawford, Rev L A.. Chorney, Angela... Eastman, Brenda... 2 Giannelia, Rev Patricia... 5 Glauster, Rev Carolina... Gram, Rev John... 3 Keeley, (Rostered) Marie... 3 Knight, Craig... Krushel, Rev Eric... 3 Lee, Karen... 2 Marlor, Rev Jennifer... Martin, Rev Kathy... 2 Moen, Rev Marlys... 2 Nieman, Dawn... Reiners, Rev Christoph... Ineligible (spoiled ballot)... Rodgers, Rev Michael... Solomonson, Joanne... 2 Steele, Rev Kristen... 5 Thompson, Norm... Triplett, Skip... Wilson, Rev Jennifer... 2 T. The Bishop called for the distribution of the second ballot, explained the procedure, and then instructed the convention to vote. U. The Bishop returned the convention to the reports of the Standing Committees: 3) CTEL report: Bishop Raymond Schultz 4) Worship: Lorraine Reinhardt 5) Youth Committee: Rev. Kristen Steele The Bishop concluded these reports with the comment that some of the Standing Committees are inactive at present, although some of the work within their spheres of responsibility was being carried out in other ways. V. The Bishop asked Secretary Rev. Clifford Reinhardt to present the Statistical Report. ) Reinhardt began with an action recommended by the BC Synod Council: 206BCSynConv 03: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention authorize Faith Lutheran Church, Powell River, to switch its membership from the Vancouver Island Conference to the Greater Vancouver Conference. Carried. 2) He then presented the statistical report and asked the convention to report errors or omissions; these were numerous. The Secretary thanked the convention for its forbearance. 3) This report included necrology. The Bishop called on the Chaplain to lead the convention in prayer of thanksgiving for those ministers who have died since the last convention. 4 Secretary Section C 4

5 W. Report from the Committee on Elections: results of the second ballot for the election of the Secretary: Andersen, Rev. Dean... Blishen, Gene... 2 Boutin Crawford, Rev L A. 0 Chorney, Angela... 3 Eastman, Brenda... Giannelia, Rev. Patricia... 8 Glauster, Rev. Carolina... 3 Gram, Rev. John... 2 Keely, Deacon Marie... 4 Knight, Craig... 0 Krushel, Rev. Eric... Lee, Karen... 0 Marlor, Rev. Jennifer... Martin, Rev. Kathy... Moen, Rev. Marlys... Nieman, Dawn... 2 Reiners, Rev. Christoph... 0 Rodgers, Rev. Michael... 0 Solomonson, Joanne... 2 Steele, Rev. Kristen Thompson, Norm... 2 Triplett, Skip... 0 Wilson, Rev. Jennifer... 0 X. Registration report as of 3:50 pm: 34 lay delegates, 36 rostered delegates, and youth delegate, for a total of 7 voting delegates. Y. The Bishop instructed the convention to vote for one of the following on the third ballot for the election of Secretary: Rev. Patricia Giannelia, Rev. Carolina Glauster, Deacon Marie Keeley, Rev. Kristen Steele. Once all completed ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. Z. Results of the Third Ballot for the Election of the Secretary: Ballots cast: 7. Spoiled:. Needed to elect: 36. Giannelia, Rev. Patricia... 8 Glauster, Rev. Carolina... 4 Keeley, Deacon Marie... 0 Steele, Rev. Kristen The Bishop declared Rev. Kristen Steele elected. He explained that this election now constituted a call. He asked her to respond. She said, Yes. AA.The Bishop called on Convention Manager Joanne Solomonson, who introduced the Assistant Convention Manager, Angela Chorney, who then made several announcements. BB.The Bishop explained that the Convention could now turn its attention to the first ballot in the election of the Vice Chair, and pointed out that in accordance with the bylaws the convention now had to elect a lay person. He called on the Committee of Registration and Attendance to deliver its report: as of 4:30 pm: 34 lay delegates, 37 rostered delegates, and youth delegate, for a total of 72 voting delegates. The Bishop called on the Chaplain to lead the convention in prayer. The Bishop instructed the convention to cast the first ballot. When all completed ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. CC.The Bishop declared the end of Business Session. 5:00 pm Transportation to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5:30 pm Welcome Dinner at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (sponsor: Canadian Lutheran 5 Secretary Section C 5

6 World Relief) 7:30 pm Opening Worship Service (The offerings received this evening are designated for the ELCIC s Reformation Challenge: Scholarships) 9:00 pm Return transportation to Executive Plaza Hotel Friday, April 29 9:00 am Worship 9:30 am Business Session #2 A. The Bishop called the meeting to order. He called on Rev. Brian Krushel to present the Report of the Committee on Nominations. Krushel explained that since Rev. Kristen Steele had been elected Secretary, the position of Synod Council Lower Fraser Valley, Ordained was now open. Rev. Dean Andersen had been nominated. B. Report from the Committee on Registration and Attendance: 39 lay delegates, 39 rostered delegates, and 2 youth delegates for a total of 80 voting delegates. C. Report from the Committee on Elections: Results of the first ballot for the election of Vice Chair: 72 ballots cast, 5 spoiled, 43 needed to elect. Bergbusch, Martin Church of the Cross, Victoria... Blishen, Gene Good Shepherd, Coquitlam... 3 Chorney, Angela Church of the Cross, Victoria... 4 Flamank, Dave... Harvey, Glen Hope, Nanaimo... Johnson, Joanne Mount Zion, New Westminster... Kalinowich, David Mount Olive, Surrey... Knight, Craig Grace, Victoria... 2 Lee, Karen Peace, Vernon... 2 Little, Nancy Dunbar, Vancouver... Nieman, Dawn Good Shepherd, Coquitlam... Park, Brita Our Redeemer, Penticton... Roszmann, Joan Hope, Nanaimo... Reinhardt, Lorraine Spirit of Life, Vancouver... Shaw, Grace Redeemer, Vancouver... Solomonson, Joanne Church of the Cross, Victoria... 2 Thompson, Norman Hills of Peace, Kamloops... 9 Triplett, Skip Church of the Cross, Victoria... 7 Wilson, Linda Our Redeemer, Penticton... The Bishop declared no election. He explained to the convention that on the next ballot the delegates could vote for only one of those names generated by the casting of the first ballot. The Bishop asked the stewards to distribute the ballot forms for the second ballot in the election of the Vice Chair. When all the completed ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. D. The Bishop welcomed National Bishop Susan Johnson, and called on her to deliver her Report. She began by acknowledging that the land on which the 6 Secretary Section C 6

7 convention gathered is unceded territory of the Coast Salish First Nation. She commented on the following points: ) The upcoming 500 th anniversary of the Reformation events. 2) Her gratitude to the church for responding to the Reformation Challenge appeal: 24 refugees sponsored to Canada; 7 scholarships funded; 7,803 trees planted; $4,484 donated to the Lutheran World Federation endowment fund. 3) The Annual Report of the ELCIC, which was distributed to all delegates. 4) Spirited Discipleship: pray, read, worship, study, serve, give, and tell. 5) Healthy Church: she sees changes across our church; we re learning to work together. This is evidenced by, for example, the use of the Church Extension Capital Fund for new initiatives in mission. 6) ELCIC Orders of Ministry Study. 7) Change in convention structure and schedules. 8) Compassionate Justice: work with Indigenous peoples. 9) Climate Justice: the energies of Jeff Bussey. 0) Work on a statement addressing decisions at the end of life. ) Welcoming the Stranger. 2) Partnership with Canadian Lutheran World Relief. 3) Effective Partnerships. Bishop Mohr thanked Johnson for her report and her leadership. E. The Bishop welcomed Robert Granke, Executive Director of Canadian Lutheran World Relief, and called on him to deliver his report. Granke highlighted the following aspects of CLWR s work: ) Respond to human poverty. 2) Response to the refugee crisis. 3) International program refocus: now a growing international leader in response to refugees. 4) Augusta Victoria Hospital: a leader in providing cancer care to Palestinians. 5) Rehabilitation of schools in northern Jordan. 6) Iraq helping with internally displaced people. 7) Granke presented to the BC Synod a cheque in the amount of $765.00, representing the Synod s share of the Gifts from the Heart campaign. The Bishop thanked Granke for his report. F. The Bishop welcomed Lisa Thiessen, Executive Director of Group Services, Inc., and asked her to deliver her report. She commented on the following points: ) Strategic Review of benefits and programs. 2) Starting in 207 better support for people suffering disability. 3) Emphasis on wellness. 4) Addition of a plan for supplemental pay for maternity and parental leave. The Bishop thanked Thiessen for her report. 7 Secretary Section C 7

8 G. Results of the Second ballot in the election of the Vice Chair: 80 ballots cast, 3 spoiled, 5 needed to elect. Bergbusch, Martin Church of the Cross, Victoria... Blishen, Gene Good Shepherd, Coquitlam... 5 Chorney, Angela Church of the Cross, Victoria... 7 Johnson, Joanne Mount Zion, New West... Kalinowich, David Mount Olive, Surrey... Lee, Karen Peace, Vernon... 2 Little, Nancy Dunbar, Vancouver... Park, Brita Our Redeemer, Penticton... 2 Reinhardt, Lorraine Spirit of Life, Vancouver... 2 Solomonson, Joanne Church of the Cross, Victoria Thompson, Norman Hills of Peace, Kamloops... 6 Triplett, Skip Church of the Cross, Victoria... 6 The Bishop declared no election, and specified the following for the next ballot: Chorney, Angela Church of the Cross, Victoria Solomonson, Joanne Church of the Cross, Victoria Thompson, Norman Hills of Peace, Kamloops Triplett, Leslie (Skip) Church of the Cross, Victoria The Bishop instructed the convention regarding biographical forms and information. H. The Bishop declared recess. 0:30 am Refreshment break :00 am Business Session 2, continued. I. The Bishop called the convention to order, and began by consulting the delegates regarding the Agenda, especially with respect to casting ballots for the Election of Delegates to the 207 National Convention. By way of an informal vote, the convention determined that balloting would occur just before lunch. J. The Bishop instructed the stewards to distribute the biographical forms for the nominees for the Delegates to the 207 National Convention. K. Bylaw amendments ) The Bishop introduced the proposal to amend the Synod s bylaws, and explained that formatting errors had occurred in the process of uploading to the Synod s website the proposed amendments to the Synod s bylaws. The Bishop identified for the convention where the errors had occurred and orally provided corrections, referencing the document as it was projected on the screen. 2) The Bishop then welcomed Joanne Solomonson and Rev. Jim Whaley, members of the Synod Council s ad hoc Constitution and Bylaw Committee, to present the report and offer explanations for the proposed changes, for the information of the delegates. The Bishop then opened the matter for questions and discussion. 3) The Bishop handed the leadership of the convention to the Vice-Chair so that he could rise and address the convention regarding some of the proposed 8 Secretary Section C 8

9 2:00 pm Lunch changes. He explained that the Synod Council deliberately left some parameters vague so as to give the Synod opportunity to discern the nature of its Spirit-driven evolution. 4) At the end of the discussion on the proposed amendments to the bylaws, Vice Chair Johnson returned the leadership of the convention to Bishop Mohr. L. The Bishop welcomed Rev. Dr. Michael Nel, Acting President of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, and asked him to deliver his report. He commented on the following: ) The Seminary has developed a mission statement, emphasizing the seminary s particular role within the broader mission of the church. 2) The Seminary realized a small surplus last year. This is significant, because a few years earlier the institution had declared itself in a state of financial exigency, and needed 3 consecutive years of surplus in order to lift itself out of that state. 3) The Seminary does not have an expenditure problem but rather a revenue problem. The Province of Saskatchewan currently provides a subsidy that exceeds the financial support of the 4 western synods combined. 4) The Seminary has launched the search for a new president. 5) There has been a dramatic increase in enrollment in the year. 6) In recent years the property had deteriorated, but has now been rehabilitated. 7) The Saskatchewan Synod has relocated its offices to the facility. 8) Nel drew the attention of the convention to the Study Conference, scheduled for the following week. The Bishop thanked Nel for his report. Announcements M. The Bishop instructed the stewards to distribute the ballots for the election of delegates to the 207 National Convention. He declared the following elected by acclamation: Rev. Jim Whaley North, Rostered; Rev. Carolina Glauster Lower Mainland, Rostered. Rev. Jennifer Marlor Lower Mainland, Rostered. Rev. Kathy Martin Lower Mainland, Rostered. N. The Bishop declared the end of Business Session 2. :0 pm Business Session #3 A. The Bishop called the meeting to order. B. Report from Committee on Registration and Attendance: no change since the first report of the morning. The Bishop instructed the stewards to distribute the forms for the third ballot in the election of the Vice-Chair. Once the completed ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. 9 Secretary Section C 9

10 C. UBC Campus Centre Redevelopment Report: The Bishop called on Rev. Clifford Reinhardt, Chair of the Task Force to Redevelop the UBC Lutheran Campus Centre. Reinhardt distributed a written report chronicling the history of the use and ownership of the property. He commented on the progress since the 204 Synod Convention, noting delays caused largely by the challenges facing all redevelopment projects in the University Endowment Lands. He then expressed his confidence in the ability of the Task Force to proceed with a rezoning application and the eventual success of the project, so that the BC Synod may once again have a ministry in the environment of UBC and the neighbouring residential area. D. Treasurer s Report, including presentation of Budget for 206-7: The Bishop asked Stephen Holmes to present the report. He noted the financial crisis that the Synod faces, as well as that faced by congregations. E. The Bishop called on Rev. Fleming Blishen for a presentation on the Stewardship of Material Assets, which focussed on property and facilities. The convention noted its asset-wealth, and several delegates rose to offer viewpoints on the church s stewardship of those assets. F. The Bishop welcomed Derrick Gent, a representative of Vancity Community Foundation, and Robert Brown of Catalyst Community Developments Society, to deliver a presentation on Social Purpose Real Estate. They introduced the topic, referred to the project undertaken by Oakridge Lutheran, and called on Rev. Dorothy Chu to tell the story of that project. Brown shared information about Catalyst generally, and more specifically its involvement with Oakridge Lutheran. G. Report of the Committee on Elections: Results of Third Ballot on the election of Vice Chair: 70 Ballots cast, spoiled, 36 required to elect. Chorney, Angela Church of the Cross, Victoria... 0 Solomonson, Joanne Church of the Cross, Victoria Thompson, Norman Hills of Peace, Kamloops... 8 Triplett, Leslie (Skip) Church of the Cross, Victoria... 5 The Bishop declared no election, and instructed the Committee on Elections to distribute a ballot form for the fourth ballot. He then instructed the convention to vote for one of the three people on previous list who had received the most votes namely, Joanne Solomonson, Norman Thompson, or Leslie (Skip) Triplett. When all the ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. H. The Bishop declared recess. 3:00 pm Refreshment Break Business Session 3, continued I. The Bishop called the meeting to order. J. Results of the balloting for the election of delegates for the 207 National Convention (those elected are indicated by the bolded text). North Lay, 2 positions Bell, Sharon Golinsky, Rosalyn Wilfur, Lana Secretary Section C 0

11 Southern Interior Rostered, 2 Positions Giannelia, Rev. Patricia Hunter, Rev. David Vigen Rev. Katrina Southern Interior Lay, 2 Positions Day, Grant Thompson, Norman Schulz, Jan Vancouver Island Rostered, position Chell, Rev. Ed Johnson-Lefsrud, Rev. Karen.. 35 Vancouver Island Lay, 2 Positions: Campbell, Duncan... 2 Chorney, Angela Luthy, Melinda Roe, Geery... 2 Saleski, Gerry Lower Mainland Lay, 3 Positions Aporta, Dick Bueschkens, Judy... 6 Cuthbert, Beverly... 6 Johnson, Anne... 8 Mathiasen, Kristine... 9 Millan, Charrise... 4 Reinhardt, Peter Santos, Hector de los Werner, Paul Youth, Position Johnson, Sive Marchuk, Aaron K. The Bishop welcomed John Wolff to deliver the report of the Surrey Urban Mission Society. Wolff reported the dramatic changes that had taken place, including his decision not to serve another term as Chair. Following his report, the Bishop thanked Wolff for his sacrificial service. L. Results of the Fourth Ballot for the election of the Vice-Chair: 70 Ballots cast, 4 spoiled, 34 needed to elect. Solomonson, Joanne Thompson, Norman... 7 Triplett, Leslie (Skip)... 6 The Bishop declared no election, and instructed the Committee on Elections to prepare the fifth ballot for the election of the Vice-Chair. He then instructed the convention to vote for one of Solomonson or Thompson. Once all the ballots had been collected, the Bishop declared balloting closed. M. Proposed Bylaw Amendments, continued: The Bishop explained that, after consulting the Parliamentarian, he was presenting several options for dealing Secretary Section C

12 with the proposed amendments: (a) As an omnibus motion; (b) As an omnibus motion with exclusions; (c) Bylaw by bylaw. ) 206BCSynConv-04: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention deal with the bylaw amendments in an omnibus motion. a) 206BCSynConv-04-a: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention amend the motion by adding the following words: with the exception of those matters dealing with term limits for the office of Bishop and Synod Council positions. b) 206BCSynConv-04-b: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention amend the previous motion by adding the words, and the office of Dean. The Bishop ruled this motion out of order; his ruling was not challenged. c) 206BCSynConv-04-a: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention amend the motion by adding the following words: with the exception of those matters dealing with term limits for the office of Bishop and Synod Council positions. The vote: 30 in favour, 24 opposed. The Bishop declared that the motion to amend had passed. d) The convention now gave its attention to the motion: 06BCSynConv-04- a: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention deal with the bylaw amendments in an omnibus motion, with the exception of those matters dealing with term limits for the office of Bishop and Synod Council positions. 206BCSynConv-04-b: Moved/ Seconded that the BC Synod Convention amend the motion 206BCSynConv-04-a by adding the words, and with the exception of the proposed Bylaw 8. The vote: 35 in favour, 33 opposed. The Bishop declared that the motion amend passed. e) The convention now gave its attention to the twice-amended motion: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention deal with the bylaw amendments in an omnibus motion, with the exception of those matters dealing with term limits for the office of Bishop and Synod Council positions, and with the exception of the proposed Bylaw 8. The convention expressed confusion over the nature of the preceding motion: was it substantive or procedural in nature? After consulting with the Parliamentarian and other officials, the Bishop ruled that the motion was a procedural motion; his ruling was not challenged. He recommended that the convention defeat the twice-amended motion. The convention voted and defeated the motion. 2) 206BCSynConv-05: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention adopt the proposed bylaw amendments as presented and corrected. a) 206BCSynConv-05-a: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention amend the motion by adding the words, with the following 2 Secretary Section C 2

13 5:30 pm Dinner change in Bylaw 2, Section, the Bishop shall be elected for a 6-year term, with a limit of 3 consecutive terms. Debate: The debate included discussion of ecclesiology; recent decisions in National Conventions of the ELCIC; discussion about the value of number of terms and the health of the church. b) 206BCSynConv-06: Moved/Seconded that the debate cease. Carried. The convention gave its attention to motion 206BCSynConv-05-a. The motion was defeated. c) 206BCSynConv-05-b: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention amend the motion by changing the wording in Bylaw 8, Section, by adding the words, and approved by the Synod in Convention. Carried. 3) The convention gave its attention to the amended motion: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention adopt the proposed bylaw amendments as presented and corrected, with the following addition to the wording in Bylaw 8, Section : and approved by the Synod in Convention. Vote: 66 in favour, 2 opposed. The motion carried with a 90.2% majority, thus satisfying the requirements of the BC Society Act for a special resolution to amend bylaws. N. The Bishop called on Amber Santorelli and Rev. Kristen Steele to provide a report on the National Youth Project: Right to Water. They told of that Project, and of the upcoming National Youth Gathering, Not for Sale. They also informed the delegates of opportunities to support youth ministry. O. Results of the Fifth Ballot for the election of the Vice Chair: 73 Ballots cast, spoiled, 37 required to elect. Solomonson, Joanne - Church of the Cross, Victoria Thompson, Norman - Hills of Peace, Kamloops The Bishop declared Solomonson elected, and asked her for her response. She said, Yes. P. The Bishop called on Rev. Brian Krushel to present the Report of the Committee on Nominations. ) Krushel reported that the Committee had received only one nomination, Rev. Dean Andersen, for the position on Synod Council Lower Fraser Valley, Ordained. The Bishop declared Andersen elected by acclamation. 2) The Bishop called for nominations from the floor for the position on Synod Council Vancouver Island, Lay. Leslie (Skip) Triplett was nominated. 3) The Bishop called for nominations from the floor, for the position on Synod Council Peace River, Lay position. Joan Beek was nominated. There were no other nominations; the Bishop declared Joan Beek elected by acclamation. Announcements Q. The Bishop declared the end of Business Session 3. 3 Secretary Section C 3

14 6:40 pm Business Session #4 A. The Bishop called the meeting to order. B. The Bishop granted the privilege of voice of Norma Houde, the local committee s liaison with the hotel staff. She conveyed compliments from the staff. C. Report of the Committee on Registration and Attendance: no change from the morning. D. The Bishop instructed the Committee on Elections to distribute ballots for Synod Council Positions: Greater Vancouver, Lay; and Vancouver Island, Lay. He also instructed the Committee to distribute ballots for one position on the Board of Governors of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon. E. The Bishop handed the leadership of the meeting to the Vice-Chair Johnson. She called the Chair of the Committee on the Report of the Bishop, Rev. Jennifer Wilson, and Committee member July Bueschkens, to present the report of the Committee. The Committee noted that the report of the Bishop focussed on the Missional Renewal process, and quoted a particular paragraph. F. Budget for fiscal 207. The Bishop called on Treasurer Stephen Holmes to present the budget. Holmes pointed out that the budget projected a $9,000 deficit, in spite of every effort to curtail expenditures, and emphasized that the problem was on the revenue side of the ledger. He concluded by noting that the budget belonged to the congregations, since it is they that fund it. The convention briefly discussed the consequences of synodical financial exigency and possible remedies. ) 206BCSynConv-07: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention adopt the Fiscal 207 Budget as presented. Carried unanimously. 2) 206BCSynConv-08: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention direct the Synod Council to research the model of congregational apportionment, in consultation with the congregations of the Synod, in order to alleviate the funding crisis faced by the BC Synod. Carried. G. Results of ballots for election to 2 positions on Synod Council: Vancouver Island, lay: 70 Ballots cast, 2 Spoiled. Macauley, Andrew... 7 Triplett, Leslie (Skip)... 5 The Bishop declared Leslie (Skip) Triplett elected. Greater Vancouver, lay: 70 Ballots cast, 3 Spoiled. Berger, Gail Eastman, Brenda... 4 The Bishop declared Brenda Eastman elected. H. Results of ballots for election to one position to the Board of Governors of the Lutheran Theological Seminary: 70 Ballots cast, Spoiled. Gerry Saleski Sheila Seidemann The Bishop declared Gerry Saleski elected. I. 206BCSynConv-09: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention direct the Committee on Election to destroy all the ballots. Carried. 4 Secretary Section C 4

15 8:30 pm Worship J. The Bishop called on Karen Lee, the Chair of the Committee of Reference and Counsel, to present its report. R&C # 206BCSynConv-0: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention direct its Bishop to send a letter to the Honourable Minister Carolyn Bennett, in support of the federal government s action regarding an inquiry into the case of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Carried. R&C #2 206BCSynConv-: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention encourage its congregations and leaders to pray for a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict surrounding the building of the Site C Dam. Carried. R&C #3 206BCSynConv-2: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention direct its Bishop to send a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prmier of British Columbia, Christy Clark, to call for the cessation of the work at the Site C Dam until the concerns raised by various parties opposed to the project have been heard and judged by the courts. Carried. R&C #4 206BCSynConv-3: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in Convention direct the Synod Council to oversee the creation of a guideline for congregations and the Synod Office congruent with the Baby-Friendly guidelines of WHO and UNICEF. Carried. R&C #5 206BCSynConv-4: Moved/Seconded that the Synod Council be directed to perform Synod-wide consultation in fulfilling the mandate of Bylaw 4, Section. Defeated. R&C #6 206BCSynConv-5: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod in convention express its thanks to all speakers, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors; the staff and management of Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam; the congregation and clergy of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; worship leaders and planners; all those who served on committees; the departing BC Synod Council members; Bishop Susan Johnson and staff of the National Church; convention chaplains; the Synod Convention Manager and Assistant Convention Manager, the Local Arrangements Committee; Bishop Greg Mohr and Synod Office staff; and the many, many volunteers who so generously gave of their time and talents. Carried with applause. Announcements K. The Bishop declared the close to Business Session 4 and the entire Business component of the convention. 5 Secretary Section C 5

16 Significant Motions Since the 206 BC Synod Convention BCSynCoun-206Apr-06: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council approve Brigitte McKenzie for consecration as a Diaconal Minister, subject to her successful completion of her studies and her receipt and acceptance of a call. Carried. BCSynCoun-206June-0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoint the following people as signing officers for the bank accounts of the BC Synod: Stephen Holmes, Kristen Steele, Brenda Eastman, and Greg Mohr. Carried. BCSynCoun-206June-02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council approve the request from the Missions Committee for up to $4,000 from the BC Synod New Programs Designated Fund to assist with two representatives to attend an international consultation (ELCA/ELCIC and Latin American region) in Lima, Peru. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 06: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council remove Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Surrey from the roster of congregations of the BC Synod due to the congregation s dissolution. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 07: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council remove Christ Lutheran Church, Terrace from the roster of congregations of the BC Synod due to the congregation s dissolution. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 08: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoint the following people to the following Synod committees: a. Norm Thompson (Hills of Peace, Kamloops), for Missions Committee; first term, expiring b. Brita Park (Our Redeemer, Penticton; Oliver Centre), for Faith and Society Committee; second term, expiring c. Rev. Patricia Giannelia (Christ, Kelowna), for Worship Committee; second term, expiring Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 09: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council commits to the Lay Academy of the four western synods and Lutheran Theological Seminary and will seek means to fund our share of the funding for the Lay Academy. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council proceed with a process to divest the Oliver Lutheran Centre property including consultation with the Diocese of Kootenay and, where feasible, current participants in the Oliver Lutheran Centre ministry. Carried. Secretary Section C 6

17 BCSynCoun 206Oct : Moved/Seconded that Synod Council recommend to the Annual General Meeting of the BC Synod the acceptance of the final audited statement, distributed at the meeting in hardcopy, for the fiscal year ending 30 June 206, for presentation by the Council. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 2: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council recommend to the 206 AGM of the BC Synod the Proposed Budget for July 207 to 30 June 208. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 3: Moved/Seconded that when the amended constitution and bylaws of the BC Synod come into effect, the standing committees of the BC Synod shall be Faith & Society, Missions, CTEL, Worship, and Youth. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 4: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council delay action on the May 205 Synod Council motion to borrow $200,000 from Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, Vancouver for the purpose of funding the development work necessary for the rezoning application of the Lutheran Campus Centre development project, until Synod Council receives responses to the questions in appendix A and makes their decision. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 5: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council invite the UBC Campus Centre Committee to provide other options for the use of the Synod property on the UEL prior to the next regular meeting of Synod Council. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 6: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council direct the following Synod Council members - Kristen, Stephen, Skip & Martin to engage in a conversation with the UBC Campus Centre Committee as soon as possible to share with them the discussion of Synod Council at this meeting and the motions passed regarding the property at the UEL. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 7: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council will instruct the Bishop to send an invitation to congregations of the Synod inviting nominations for the following standing committees: Faith & Society, Missions, CTEL, Worship, and Youth. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Oct 8: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council direct Erik Bjorgan, Joanne Solomonson, and Brenda Eastman to bring some preliminary information to Synod Council with respect to the Synod Convention motion 206BCSynConv-08. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Nov 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council approves the Compensation Guidelines for 207 of the British Columbia Synod-ELCIC. Carried. BCSynCoun 206Nov 02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council selects May for its 208 Synod Convention to be held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Langley. Carried. Secretary Section C 7

18 BCSynCoun-207Jan 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoint Deacon Judy Whaley (North, rostered) for a term expiring 2020 to the Committee for Missions. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Jan 02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoint Rev. Jennifer Wilson (Lower Mainland, rostered) for a term expiring 2020, to the Committee for Theological Education and Leadership. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Jan 03: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoint Joanne Solomonson and Rev. H. Paul Schmidt each for two-year terms, to the BC Synod Examining Committee. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Jan 04: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council adopt the Baby Friendly Guideline as prepared by the Committee for Faith & Society and circulated via by Bishop Mohr. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 03: Moved/Seconded that Brigitte McKenzie s approval for consecration as a Diaconal Minister be extended by an additional year, subject to her receipt and acceptance of a call. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 04: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council grant the status of On Leave from Call, Year 2 to the following ordained ministers: Sharon Betcher, Pit Ha Chin, Henry Guo, Terry Martin, Terje Ness, Bill Pantzer, and Hwee Yang Tan. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 05: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council grant the status of Retired to Pamela Pederson, Brad Busch, and Vickie Wong. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 06: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council accept the resignation from the roster of Rev. Peter Fischer. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 07: Moved/Seconded that should the North Burnaby property sell prior to the fall meeting, Synod Council authorizes a special gift of $50,000 be remitted to the Lutheran Theological Seminary to help alleviate its financial challenges. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 2: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council declare the officers motion BCSynOfficers-20Sep-08 went beyond the mandate of the convention motion 200BCSynCon-0 and is declared out of order. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 3: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council thank the current UBC task force for their time and work in developing commercial development options for Synod Council s consideration. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 4: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council dissolve the current UBC task force. Carried. Madelung opposed (he requested that his vote be formally recorded). Secretary Section C 8

19 BCSynCoun 207Mar 5: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council immediately enters into a discussion with Catalyst Community Developments regarding the use of the asset of the Synod s property on the University Endowment Lands. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 6: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council establishes a task force to enter into a process of consultation to provide options for Synod Council s consideration for campus ministry in the BC Synod and report back to Synod Council no later than September 30, 207. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 7: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoints Erik Bjorgan, Fleming Blishen, and Skip Triplett to the task force for consultation regarding BC Synod campus ministry, and are tasked with finding at least two additional members and reporting back to the bishop for those additional members appointments, and developing a draft set of terms of reference to be reported back to Synod Council. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 8: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council expresses appreciation to Spirit of Life Lutheran Church for the generous offer of the loan of $200,000 for the rezoning process of the Synod s property on the University Endowment Lands and declines the offer at this time. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 9: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council instruct the officers to invest in a low risk tolerance manner any funds received from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Victoria and/or the proceeds of the sale of the North Burnaby property for the short term, until Synod Council determines a long-range plan for these investments, except for the funds that need to be transferred to the BC Synod account to ensure that Designated and Restricted funds are restored. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 20: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council authorize the officers to access the invested funds from Good Shepherd, Victoria and/or proceeds from the sale of the North Burnaby property in order to cover shortfalls in the general operating account until such time as a long term investment strategy is in place. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 2: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoints the following people to the following committees: a. Rev. Ed Chell nominated as Rostered At Large member to CTEL b. Rev. Lori-Anne Boutin-Crawford to the Missions Committee Lower Mainland Rostered position. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Mar 22: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoints Amber Santarelli from Trinity, Port Alberni as the Vancouver Island person to the Synod Youth Committee pending the motion from her congregation council. Carried. Secretary Section C 9

20 BCSynCoun 207Mar 23: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council appoints four regional deans, assistant to the dean for the lower mainland, and Brigitte McKenzie as the nominating committee for the BC Synod. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Jul 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council allocates to the Worship Committee in the amount of $750 to support the Victoria hymn festival that occurred on May 28, 207 and $,025 for the October 207 hymn festival event in New Westminster with the funds coming from the Standing Committees New Programs fund. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Jul 02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council bring a recommendation to the 208 BC Synod Convention regarding the future of the Synod owned property on the UBC Endowment Lands. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Jul 03: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council engage the services of Catalyst Community Developments Society to create a feasibility report regarding the possible development for sale or sale of the Synod owned property on the UBC Endowment lands, subject to Synod Council's approval regarding the negotiated fee for service for the creation of this report, and that this report be prepared with a view towards creating maximum value for the BC Synod. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Aug 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council authorizes the officers to take necessary steps to purchase the portion of the property currently belonging to Vancouver Chinese Lutheran Church at 005 Kensington Ave. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Aug 02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council authorizes the officers to secure financing of up to $3.75M to enable the purchase of the portion of the property currently belonging to Vancouver Chinese Lutheran Church at 005 Kensington Ave. Carried. BCSynCoun-207Sept 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council empowers the officers to engage the services of Catalyst Community Developments to prepare a feasibility study for the Synod property on the University Endowment Lands according to the proposal submitted by Catalyst and circulated to Synod Council by Bishop Mohr by on September 3, 207 for the fee for service of $2,000 exclusive of taxes. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Nov 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council express delight and deep appreciation for the incredible gift from the Synod of Alberta and the Territories. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Nov 05: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council adopt the theme for the 208 BC Synod Convention as Journey. Together: Companions. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Nov 06: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council set the delegate registration fee for the 208 BC Synod Convention at $520. Carried. Secretary Section C 20

21 BCSynCoun 207Nov 07: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council adopt the Draft Policy Incumbent Bishop not re-elected during election process subject to wording based on legal advice. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Nov 08: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council approves the revisions to the ELCIC model Constitution and Bylaws of September 207 for BC Synod congregations in order to be in compliance with the BC Societies Act. Carried. BCSynCoun 207Nov 09: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council extend a call to special ministry to Rev. Kathy Martin for Assistant to the Bishop for Missional Renewal and Congregational Support on a full time basis. Carried, unanimously. BCSynCoun-208Jan 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council approves the proposed amendments to the constitution and bylaws of Hope Lutheran Church, Nanaimo. Carried. BCSynCoun 208Feb 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council contract with Catalyst Community Development Society to assess the value of Synod s property on the University Endowment Lands by exposing the property to the market for sale to both market and nonmarket developers, owner users, and mission-driven organizations; should Catalyst Community Development Society decline, the officers are empowered to make a decision to contract with another party that Catalyst Community Development Society or others may recommend. The fees for this process would be expensed to the Synod s property on the University Endowment Lands. Carried. BCSynCoun 208Feb 02: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council adopt the policy: Nominations and Election of BC Synod Delegates to ELCIC National Conventions with minor edits to be done by Bishop Mohr. Carried. BCSynCoun 208Mar 08: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council issue a Letter of Call to Specialized Ministry for Chaplaincy at Luther Court Society in Victoria to Rev. Ed Chell. Carried. BCSynCoun 208Mar 09: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council issue a Letter of Call to Specialized Ministry in Community Engagement to Brigitte McKenzie for Diaconal ministry in the South Vancouver Island ministry area on a non-stipendiary basis. This letter of call is contingent upon the approval of the Conference of Bishops. Carried. BCSynCoun 208Mar 0: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council recommend to the 208 BC Synod Convention that the Synod sells the Synod owned property on the University Endowment Lands. Carried, unanimously. BCSynCoun 208Mar 2: Moved/Seconded that Synod Council adopt the policy Celebrating Anniversaries of Ordinations/Consecrations for Rostered Ministers. Carried. Secretary Section C 2