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1 The Journal of the 154th Annual Convention of the Episcopa al Diocese of Kansas List of lay delegates Proceedings of convention Official acts of the bishop, Confirmations and receptions, Reports of Committees, Commissions and Institutions, Apportionment schedule, Fund balances notice...55 Mission plan, Parish financial data, Parish membership and statistical data,

2 Lay delegates to the 154th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Abilene, St. John s Arkansas City, Trinity Atchison, Trinity Blue Rapids, St. Mark s Chanute, Grace Clay Center, St. Paul s Coffeyville, St. Paul s Derby, St. Andrew s Edwardsville, St. Martin El Dorado, Trinity Emporia, St. Andrew s Galena, St. Mary s Volland, Charles Shafer, Tim Christie, Kimy McMains, Trish Lampe, Janet Lampe, Jim Coulter, Mary Ruth Haynes, Jep Chapman, JoAnne Mulroney, Lucy Helgason, David Winston, Bev Pflingsten, Darwin Pflingsten, Debbie Acton, John Almond, Jan Calhoun, Clay Reynolds, Christie Bonney, Lynn McKinney, Sue Smittle, Ena Smittle, John Holton, St. Thomas Independence, Epiphany Iola, St. Timothy s Butler, Nora Mai, Myrna O Connor, Ed O Connor, Sue 2

3 Junction City, Covenant Kansas City, St. Paul s Lawrence, St. Margaret s Lawrence, Trinity Leavenworth, St. Paul s Manhattan, St. Paul s Marysville, St. Paul s Mission, St. Michael s Neodesha, Ascension Newton, St. Matthew s Olathe, St. Aidan s Ottawa, Grace Andrew, John Budinas, Vicky Lavin, Richard Lavin, Pat Knoll, Steve Gaumer, Rex Johnson, Bonnie Johnson, Patty Kelley, Nancy Russell, Marilyn Hodges, Brian Dalton, Julianne Dials, Tom Connizzo, Carol Connizzo, Frank Holle, Maggie Malotte, Hannah Carlson, Melissa Everson, Charles Gitzendanner, Mary Schlomer, David Farkes, Katie Hollrah, Kelbe Skaggs, Brenda Bailey, Gene Bailey, Pattie Upton, Mary Loyd, Mike Wheeler, Ray Rice, Doreen Robrahn, Jim Short, Gayle 3

4 Overland Park, St. Thomas Parsons, St. John s Pittsburg, St. Peter s Sedan, Epiphany Shawnee, St. Luke s Stillwell, St. Francis Topeka, Grace Cathedral Topeka, St. David s University of Kansas Wamego, St. Luke s Wellington, St. Jude s Wichita, Good Shepherd Wichita, St. Bartholomew s Wichita, St. Christopher s Durta, Jack Rowland, Lea Schneider, Barbara Wilson, Richard Scarborough, Candy Stone, Joe Papp, Margaret Bousfield, John Meadows, Charles Meadows, Jane Mann, Stephen Mossman, Bob Rohrer, Tim Wood, Robert Voyce, JoAnne Nuss, Barbara Elwood, Philip Johnson, Kelly Wheeler, Randy Duncan, Tuck Edwards, Ethel Hoss, Ronda Olson, John Hannan, Laura Winkler, Myrline Shinliver, Vicki Shield, Richard Bottenberg, Barbara Sherwood, Diane Dresslaer, Vicki Hutchins, Dan Tusher, Susan Holder, Eva Holder, John 4

5 Wichita, St. James Wichita, St. John s Wichita, St. Stephen s Wichita State University Winfield, Grace Yates Center, Calvary Youth Delegates Wilder, Lowell Edwards, Adrienne Harrison, Randy Moss, Billy May, Shari Landrum, Beth Seely, Tiasha Shield, Chuck Whitaker, Bill Rogers, Bill Petty, Ashley Frank, Pamela Swain, Kathy Black, Terry Sheedy, Wendy Boyd, Ian Goyne, Reily Matthew, Maddie Spicer, Dan 5

6 Proceedings of the 154th Annual Convention Episcopal Diocese of Kansas October 25-26, 2013 Convention Eucharist and Bishop s address The Convention Eucharist took place at 10 a.m. on October 25, 2013, at Grace Cathedral, Topeka, during which Bishop Dean E. Wolfe gave his convention address. (The address is printed as Appendix A to these minutes.) Call to order Bishop Wolfe called the 154th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas to order at 1 p.m. October 25, 2013, in the Sunflower Ballroom of the Maner Conference Center in Topeka. Welcome and keynote address Following an opening prayer by Bishop Wolfe and a brief welcome to the Convention, the Bishop introduced the keynote speaker, the Right Reverend Stacy Sauls. Bishop Sauls, Chief Operating Officer of The Episcopal Church, delivered the Convention s keynote address, Remembering the Sacrament of the Poor. Recess Following Bishop Sauls address, Bishop Wolfe announced a brief recess. Plenary session resumed The plenary session resumed in the Sunflower Ballroom at 2 p.m. Bishop Wolfe continued his welcome to the Convention. He emphasized the convention continues as a community reunion throughout the gathering, including business, meals, and free time for convocations and groups to meet socially. Further announcements were made regarding the chapel, prayers, the conduct of business, any proposed amendments, the rules of debate and resolutions. The Bishop noted that beginning this year, evaluations would be conducted online and relayed the hashtag for the event for those with Twitter accounts. Bishop Wolfe reminded everyone to respect each other and the work done by the committees and requested prayers for the clergy unable to attend this year s convention due to illness or injury. Dispatch of business Bishop Wolfe recognized Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, chair of the Dispatch of Business Committee. Mrs. Sturgeon moved adoption of the proposed agenda of the convention as printed. The motion was seconded. (The proposed agenda is printed as Appendix B to these minutes.) Motion carried; agenda adopted 6

7 Mrs. Sturgeon moved that the minutes of the 153rd Annual Convention as reviewed by the Reverend Sharon Billman and Mrs. Melodie Woerman be accepted as printed and distributed. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; minutes accepted Election of secretaries Mrs. Sturgeon nominated Mrs. Karen Clowers as Secretary of Convention and Mrs. Kristi Baker as Assistant Secretary of Convention. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; secretaries elected Declaration of quorum Bishop Wolfe recognized Mrs. Karen Clowers for determination of a quorum. Based on a report from the Registration Committee that a quorum had registered (1/3 of all clergy and 1/3 of all congregations), Mrs. Clowers moved that the roll call be dispensed with and a quorum be declared. There were no objections. Motion carried; quorum declared Dispatch of business continues Bishop Wolfe recognized Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, chair of the Dispatch of Business Committee. Mrs. Sturgeon moved the adoption of Consent Calendar #1, which includes the Bishop s Appointments and Nominations; the Bishop s Appointments to Convention Committees; Courtesy Resolution List #1; the Rules for Debate; and the designation of the convention Eucharist offering for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Leadership Center. The motion was seconded. (The text of items on the Consent Calendar #1 is printed as Appendices C-F to these minutes.) Motion carried; Consent Calendar #1 adopted Mrs. Sturgeon moved that new clergy for whom Letters Dismissory had not been received, and clergy serving in special circumstances but not canonically resident, be given seat and voice in the Convention, namely: The Reverend John Nixon (Church of England), supply priest, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Overland Park; The Reverend Joe Alford (Diocese of West Tennessee), supply priest, St. Martin in the Fields, Edwardsville; The Reverend John Goddard (Diocese of Nevada), interim priest, St. Luke s, Shawnee; and The Reverend Meghan F. Froehlich (Diocese of Ohio) Canon Interim, the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Motion carried; seat and voice granted Mrs. Sturgeon moved that one visitor from the diocese s Worshipping Community, St. Clare s, Spring Hill, be given seat and voice in the Convention. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; seat and voice granted Council of Trustees report Bishop Wolfe recognized Mr. Gary Chubb, president of the Council of Trustees, to report for the Council of Trustees on parishes delinquent in their 2012 apportionment. 7

8 Mr. Chubb, on behalf of the Council of Trustees, moved the past due apportionment owed by St. Margaret s Episcopal Church, Lawrence, be forgiven and their delegates be granted seat, voice and vote at this convention. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; apportionment forgiven and delegates seated with voice and vote Mr. Chubb, on behalf of the Council of Trustees, moved the past due apportionment owed by St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Leavenworth, be forgiven and their delegates be granted seat, voice and vote at this convention. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; apportionment forgiven and delegates seated with voice and vote Mr. Chubb, on behalf of the Council of Trustees, moved the past due apportionment owed by St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, be forgiven. Motion carried; apportionment forgiven Mr. Chubb, on behalf of the Council of Trustees, noted that St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, is denied lay representation in the 154th Convention under Diocesan Canon II.3, Section 2, due to unpaid assessment levied for The Church Pension Fund. Mr. Chubb moved that the lay delegates from St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, be granted seat and voice. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; delegates seated with voice Nominations and elections Bishop Wolfe recognized Ms. Ashley Petty, chair of the Committee on Nominations and Elections, for the report of that committee. Ms. Petty reported that the Convocations of the Diocese of Kansas have elected these people as their lay representatives to the Council of Trustees, for three-year terms: Northeast Convocation: Mr. Ray Wheeler, St. Aidan s, Olathe Northwest Convocation: Mr. Frank Connizzo, St. Paul s, Manhattan Southeast Convocation: Ms. Sue O Connor, St. Timothy s, Iola Southwest Convocation: Ms. Claudia Geer, Grace, Winfield Ms. Petty also reported that the Southwest Convocation has elected the Rev. Christine Gilson to complete the one-year unexpired term on the Council of Trustees of the Rev. Steve Mues. Ms. Petty moved the elections made by the Convocation Boards be affirmed by the Convention. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; elections affirmed Ms. Petty reported that there is one nominee for the at-large clergy position on the Council of Trustees. This is a three-year term. Ms. Petty introduced the candidate: The Reverend Sharon Billman, St. John s, Parsons Bishop Wolfe called for any nominations from the floor. There being none, Bishop Wolfe closed the nominations. 8

9 Mr. Frank Taylor moved that the Reverend Sharon Billman be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; election by acclamation Ms. Petty reported that there is one nominee for the one-year, unexpired at-large clergy term on the Council of Trustees. Ms. Petty introduced the candidate: The Reverend Laurie Lewis, Priest in charge, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield Bishop Wolfe called for any nominations from the floor. There being none, Bishop Wolfe closed the nominations. Mr. Frank Taylor moved that the Reverend Laurie Lewis be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; election by acclamation Ms. Petty reported that there are three nominees for the at-large lay position on the Council of Trustee. This is a three-year term. Ms. Petty introduced the candidates: Mr. Dick Coulter, Grace, Chanute Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Hannan, St. Luke s, Wamego Mr. Joseph Miller, St. Paul s, Coffeyville Bishop Wolfe called for any nominations from the floor. There being none, Bishop Wolfe closed the nominations. Bishop Wolfe appointed Mr. Jay Currie as chief teller and asked him to provide instructions for the balloting. Results of the balloting announced during the course of the convention was the election of Mr. Larry Hannan. Ms. Petty reported there were eight nominees for the four positions of Clergy General Convention Deputy and Delegate to Provincial Synod. Ms. Petty introduced the candidates: The Reverend Matthew Cobb, Rector, St. Luke s, Wamego The Reverend Gar Demo, Rector, St. Thomas, Overland Park The Reverend Dawn Frankfurt, Rector, St. James, Wichita The Reverend Patrick Funston, Rector, St. Paul s, Manhattan The Reverend Dixie Junk, Priest in charge, St. Paul s, Kansas City The Reverend Laurie Lewis, Priest in charge, Trinity, Arkansas City and Grace, Winfield The Reverend Andrew O Connor, Rector, Good Shepherd, Wichita The Reverend Benedict Varnum, Assistant Rector, St. Thomas, Overland Park Bishop Wolfe called for any nominations from the floor. There being none, Bishop Wolfe closed the nominations. 9

10 Results of the balloting announced during the course of the convention were the election of the Reverend Gar Demo, the Reverend Patrick Funston, the Reverend Dixie Junk and the Reverend Laurie Lewis. Elected as alternates were the Reverend Andrew O Connor, first alternate; the Reverend Benedict Varnum, second alternate; the Reverend Dawn Frankfurt, third alternate; and the Reverend Matthew Cobb, fourth alternate. Ms. Petty reported there were nine nominees for the eight positions of Lay General Convention Deputy and Delegate to Provincial Synod. Ms. Petty introduced the candidates: Ms. Jennifer Allen, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Ms. JoAnne Chapman, St. Paul s, Clay Center Ms. Michael Funston, St. Paul s, Manhattan Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John s, Wichita Ms. Ashley Petty, St. James, Wichita Ms. Teresa Rogers, St. Stephen s, Wichita Mr. Dale Shipps, St. Paul s, Manhattan Mr. Bob Skaggs, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Ms. Sydney Webb, St. David s, Topeka Bishop Wolfe called for any nominations from the floor. There being none, Bishop Wolfe closed the nominations. Results of the balloting announced during the course of the convention were the election of Ms. Michael Funston, Mr. Mike Morrow, Ms. Ashley Petty and Mr. Bob Skaggs. Elected as alternates were Ms. Sydney Webb, first alternate; Ms. Teresa Rogers, second alternate; Ms. JoAnne Chapman, third alternate; and Ms. Jennifer Allen, fourth alternate. Bishop Kemper School for Ministry Presentation Bishop Wolfe called on the Reverend Andrew Grosso and Mr. Larry Bingham to present an update on the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. New clergy welcomed Bishop Wolfe introduced and welcomed clergy new to the diocese since the last convention: Priests: William David Jenkins, Priest in charge, Church of the Covenant, Junction City, ordained January 5, 2013; David Ross Lynch, Curate, St. James Church, Wichita, ordained January 5, 2013 Joyce Holmes, Rector, Grace, Chanute, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, May 7, 2013 S. David Cox, Associate Rector, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, July 3, 2013 Christopher Arnold, Priest in charge, St. Andrew s, Emporia, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, June 30,

11 Sarah Lavonne Seifert, Priest in charge, St. Paul s, Clay Center, ordained August 24, 2013 Stephanie Jenkins, Campus Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, October 16, 2013 Foster Mays, Rector, Epiphany Church, Sedan, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, October 21, 2013 Deacons: James B. Robertson, Deacon, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, transferred from the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, November 6, 2012 James Ted Blakley, Transitional Deacon, St. John s, Wichita, ordained August 24, 2013 Campus Ministries Bishop Wolfe introduced the Reverend Stephanie Jenkins for a presentation and update of Campus Ministries and introduction of the Campus Ministry Delegates and Alternates. Delegates: John Olsen, University of Kansas Ashley Petty, Wichita State University Alternates: Olivia Divish, Kansas State University Tyler Kerr, University of Kansas Recognition of members of the Council of Trustees Bishop Wolfe asked members of the Council of Trustees to stand and be recognized by the Convention Mission Plan Bishop Wolfe recognized Mr. Bob Skaggs, chair of the Finance Committee, for the presentation of the 2014 Mission Plan. Mr. Skaggs then moved the adoption of the 2014 mission plan. Motion carried; mission plan adopted Debatable resolutions Bishop Wolfe recognized the Reverend Jan Chubb, chair of the Committee on Debatable Resolutions. Mother Chubb informed the Convention there were no debatable resolutions to be presented. Constitution and Canons Bishop Wolfe recognized Mr. Frank Taylor, chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons. Mr. Taylor informed the Convention there were no amendments to be presented. Dispatch of business continued Bishop Wolfe called on Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, chair of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, for presentation of Consent Calendar #2. This calendar includes Reports of Committees, Commissions and Institutions that were included in the 2013 Diocesan Journal. Mrs. Sturgeon moved adoption on Consent Calendar #2. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; consent calendar #2 adopted 11

12 Apportionment schedule Bishop Wolfe recognized Mr. Bob Skaggs, Chair of the Finance Committee. Mr. Skaggs indicated the apportionment schedule is printed on page 28 of the convention booklet. Mr. Skaggs moved adoption of the 2014 apportionment schedule. The motion was seconded. Motion carried; apportionment schedule adopted Page recognition Bishop Wolfe recognized the youth who are serving as pages and thanked them for their service. Announcements and Bishop Wolfe recognition Bishop Wolfe recognized Canon Interim Meghan Froehlich regarding announcements on workshops, Taizé service, other activities and the evening dinner. At this time Bishop Dean E. Wolfe was recognized by the Diocese on the 10-year anniversary of his episcopate. Recess Bishop Wolfe recessed the meeting at 4 p.m. until Saturday, October 26, at 9 a.m. Convention resumes The Convention reconvened Saturday, October 26, 2013, following Morning worship at 9 a.m., led by the Reverend Dawn Frankfurt. Bishop Saul s Address Bishop Wolfe introduced the Right Reverend Stacy Sauls, who delivered a second address, Celebrating the Sacrament of the Poor. Break Following Bishop Sauls address, Bishop Wolfe announced a 15 minute recess. EWARM Presentation The Bishop introduced Mrs. Shannon Mahan, executive director of Episcopal Wichita Area Refuge Ministry, for a presentation on the EWARM program. Youth Ministry Presentation Bishop Wolfe introduced Ms. Karen Schlabach, Youth Missioner, for a presentation on Youth Ministry in the diocese and recognized the four youth delegates to convention. Reily Goyne, Good Shepherd, Wichita Jenny Kroeker, St. James, Wichita Maddie Matthew, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Dan Spicer, West Missouri Diocese and Diocese of Kansas Youth ERD Presentation Bishop Wolfe introduced the Reverend Jan Chubb, diocesan coordinator, for a presentation on Episcopal Relief and Development. 12

13 Kansas to Kenya (K2K) Presentation Bishop Wolfe introduced Deacon Steve Segebrecht for a presentation on the Kansas to Kenya ministry. Presentation of the Stephen Award Bishop Wolfe presented to Deacon Segebrecht the Stephen Award from the Association of Episcopal Deacons, recognizing his leadership and work on behalf of Kansas to Kenya. The award was announced at the Association s June meeting, but Segebrecht was unable to accept it then, because he was in Kenya. Bishop Seabury Academy Presentation Bishop Wolfe introduced the Reverend Rob Baldwin for a presentation on Bishop Seabury Academy. St. Clare s Update Bishop Wolfe introduced Ms. Susan Traub for an update on St. Clare s Worshipping Community, Spring Hill. Commissioning Bishop Wolfe called those who were elected or appointed during the convention to come forward for a commissioning service. Announcements Bishop Wolfe announced that the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 155th Diocesan Convention will be held October 24-25, 2014, at the Capitol Plaza in Topeka. Adjournment Bishop Wolfe asked if there was any further business. There being none, Bishop Wolfe declared the 154th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas adjourned sine die at 11:34 a.m. Karen Clowers Secretary of Convention 13

14 Appendix A Address to the convention by Bishop Dean E. Wolfe Come, Holy Spirit, and kindle the fire that is in us. Take our lips and speak through them. Take our hearts and see through them. Take our souls and set them on fire. Amen. Christianity is the faith of a moving, risk-taking people. Before Christ, our Hebrew forebears ran from Egypt, mud from the Red Sea still clinging to their feet, to wander a vast wilderness in search of the land God promised them. The prophet Isaiah said, You shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Joseph and Mary left their hometown for the census, and Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and then, fearing for the safety of their newborn son, they returned home by another road, which was just the beginning of a lifetime of moving and risk-taking for Jesus. They went out in joy and were led back in peace. Later, Jesus and his disciples traveled from Nazareth throughout the Galilee and, finally, south to Jerusalem. After the departure of Judas, the disciples took extraordinary risks to remain in the presence of their beloved rabbi, and while every one of them was guilty of incredible lapses of faith, no one could doubt their ultimate devotion. In their ministries following the resurrection, so many of these earliest followers of Christ gave up everything they had to give, including their own lives. Jesus said, My father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. Saint Paul, that most intrepid of the apostles, traveled the entire Mediterranean in order to share the Good News that Jesus of Nazareth was, indeed, the Son of the Living God. Paul traveled the length of the Empire, tending to embryonic faith communities filled with people who believed what he taught them about Jesus. Shipwrecks, illness, imprisonment were not nearly strong enough to keep Paul from exercising his duties as an evangelist of Jesus Christ. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. But in order to become Christ s disciples, everybody had to leave home. Everybody has to leave home. Everybody had to say goodbye to the neighbors, kiss the family, hug the dog and make arrangements for the possibility they may not return. The apostles had to leave the comfort of their favorite recliner, the joys of college football on a crisp, autumnal Saturday, and the sublime pleasure of a Starbuck s tall mocha. On their days off, they would no longer be able to wander around old bookstores or go for long walks with their family. (Okay, okay, that s what you or I might be leaving, but you catch my drift.) They had to leave home. They had to leave home! They had to give up things, important things, things more important than football or mochas. They missed their children s weddings and the birth of their grandchildren. They missed the intimate ebb and flow of village life and became outsiders in their own home towns. They learned how to be tough enough to stay on the road without becoming so tough they couldn t be open to the Spirit. 14

15 And, all the while, their detractors whispered they were just being selfish or selfabsorbed in leaving their families. We are always made uncomfortable in the company of saints. And still, those early believers went on to endure sickness and disease, imprisonment and torture, and made the deepest sacrifices imaginable in order to remain obedient to God s calling upon their lives. And so we claim, yes, we audaciously claim, to be their faithful descendants, the inheritors of their proud, brave and holy tradition. And we can see just how far we have to go to be bold enough to cross those same frontiers. My father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. The theme for this 154th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas is Frontiers of Faith, and we ve been spending a lot of energy around the Episcopal Church discussing new frontiers. According to the Wordbook Dictionary, the word frontier has three distinct meanings: 1.) a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a county, 2.) an international boundary or the area immediately inside the boundary. 3.) an undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development. So, what are the wildernesses to be explored on the edges of our settled faith in Kansas? What international boundaries will we be called to cross in this diocese? What underdeveloped fields of study might invite our research and development? I believe those early pioneers who made their way to Kansas, who crossed the prairie on foot and on horseback, with their children and the elderly, jostling around with the supplies in the back of a Conestoga wagon, did not encounter a more challenging context for ministry than the materialistic, secularistic and individualistic context which currently challenges us. Materialistic: What can I get and how can I get it? Secularistic: Oh, God might be a comforting fantasy for the weak Individualistic: I am the most important creation in the universe and my happiness, my wants and my desires are much more important than yours. The selfishness of our culture most recently has been revealed in the meanness and intransigence of our politics, which continues to place the wants of a few above the needs of so many. Rarely in our nation s history have so few enjoyed so much while remaining so unwilling to share their plenty with those who have so little. Here in Kansas, the political landscape has become increasingly radicalized, and the Old Testament prophets would have had a field day addressing the growing disparities between the rich and the poor in our state, and our growing unwillingness to provide care for the neediest among us. Any government policy that intentionally attempts to reduce the number of people casting ballots raises questions, not so much of politics, as of fairness. And any taxation scheme that has secretaries and janitors paying more in taxes than the owning partners of the firms for which they work raises questions, not so much of fairness, but of fundamental morality. People of faith, please listen! You will need to learn to be pioneers in the wilderness of politics. You will need to learn to be pioneers and risk taking our faith perspectives out onto the frontiers of injustice and inequality. We Episcopalians will need to get over our natural shyness about speaking from our faith perspectives with regard to how our society allocates its resources. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. We are crossing more and more international boundaries in our ministries in Kansas, and we are traveling out onto a worldwide frontier. We are becoming more and more aware that Christ 15

16 sends us into all the world, and we are going to the frontiers of Haiti, where crucial work is being done in schools and orphanages. And we are going to the frontiers in Kenya, where the new Osborne Library is now filled with eager students using e-readers loaded with a hundred books each, and where three new houses, including a safe house for women who have been the victims of domestic violence, have been built. And the world continues to cross international boundaries to come to us. The frontier is in our own neighborhoods and parish halls! We are welcoming refugees from Burma through Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministries. I recently confirmed members of that community who are now among the newest members of St. John s, Wichita. Let me be clear. We didn t welcome them to the United States so they would become Episcopalians; they became Episcopalians because we loved them as Christ has loved us and has given himself for us. We are being enriched by a growing Hispanic community at St. Paul s, Kansas City, as more and more Hispanic people are making their way to the middle of our country and into our parishes, and if your bishop (and his people) don t learn Spanish soon, we won t be able to communicate with a growing part of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas family. Let s talk about our educational endeavors as an example of a frontier that is an underdeveloped field of study. We know having a well-educated cadre of lay and ordained leaders is the first order of business if we re to make a difference on all these new frontiers. But we are still figuring out what will work. So, we ve now formalized the collaborative relationship between four partner dioceses and officially incorporated the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. This school serves the dioceses of Kansas, Western Kansas, West Missouri and Nebraska as an independent entity, and each of the four sponsoring dioceses has representation on its Board of Directors. This accomplishment represents a high point for our diocese, and our Presiding Bishop s visit to consecrate and bless the school (as well as having the school highlighted in stories by the Episcopal News Service and The Living Church) serves as appropriate recognition for everyone who has helped this vision become a reality. Seeing the Upton family gathered as the overnight facility was formally named Archdeacon James Upton Hall was certainly one of the highlights of my ministry. Andrew Grosso, Dean of the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, reports there are instructors from all four dioceses serving as faculty and a full-time enrollment of 35 students from all four dioceses. We ll continue to make our curriculum more focused on mission, collaborative ministry and new forms of community-building, and of course, the next step will be to encourage increased enrollment for laity called to non-ordained forms of ministry (lay preachers, evangelists, catechists, administrators, youth leaders, etc.) and to continue to develop this school into the very best instrument for equipping lay leaders for ministry in the Church. The Bishop Kemper Board of Directors is scheduled to meet in January to develop a strategic vision for the school, and there continues to be an imperative need for continued financial support and funding, especially with regard to building up the endowment for the school. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Karen Schlabach has been hard at work as our Youth Missioner. This year a new event has been added to our calendar. Designed by two of our youth in the past year, it s entitled 16

17 ADVENTure It is a unique program intended to assist our youth in learning about Advent and the Episcopal Church. Next summer, the churchwide Episcopal Youth Event will be held July 9-13 at Villanova University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is open to all current high school students, and the theme will be Marked for Mission. The event will include a pilgrimage day in Philadelphia to teach students about the intersection of our Episcopal heritage and early American history, and I hope we have record participation in this great event. I m very pleased to welcome to the diocese the Reverend Stephanie Jenkins as our new Campus Missioner. Stephanie, originally from Oklahoma, served in the Diocese of Massachusetts before moving here with her family. She s already led the first annual Campus Ministry Council retreat with representatives from all four convocations and nearly every member of the council present. We have 12 active peer ministers ranging across the spectrum of congregation sizes and two full-time campus interns serving in the diocese. We also have active ministry sites ministering in a variety of community college settings and a collaborative ministry effort between multiple parishes in Wichita that provides a ministry to students at three universities. Integrated and supported campus ministries in parishes in Pittsburg, Manhattan and Lawrence continue to offer substantial support to our student population. Stephanie plans to continue to shape the model of campus ministry into an effective and sustainable model that utilizes the gifts of the Campus Ministry Council in tandem with the Campus Missioner. The Reverend Philip Hubbard, Missioner for Church Planting, continues to lead St. Clare s with an average Sunday attendance at about 25 people per Sunday. They have had three confirmations, two baptisms, a new Sunday school, a vital food pantry ministry and a significant community presence in Spring Hill. Dave Seifert has been appointed to a new position entitled Missioner for Transitions. When Canon Craig Loya went to serve the cathedral in Nebraska, he gave us an opportunity to think in some new ways about how we can best deploy the gifts and talents possessed by our clergy and lay leaders. One of the immediate challenges for me was related to how best to deploy an interim Canon to the Ordinary, and one of the most time-consuming areas for the canon and the bishop is supporting clergy transitions. Finding a new way to do that has given us an opportunity to try a new model involving lay leaders. Until now, our typical method of providing diocesan support tended to be through fulltime paid staff members or unpaid lay volunteers. In the area of transitional ministry, I ve decided to employ an experienced transition consultant to work alongside the canon in supporting our parishes in these important times of change. We re doing that now, at St. Luke s in Shawnee, St. Michael s in Mission and St. Stephen s in Wichita. It s too soon to know how well this new, creative approach will work, but I m excited about what this might teach us about the best ways to involve clergy and laity throughout the diocese. Melodie Woerman, our Director of Communications, continues to share stories of the people of God in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas and beyond through The Harvest, DioLog and the diocesan website, as well as through articles in the Episcopal News Service. Our diocesan Facebook page has just passed 1,000 fans, putting us in the top 14 of all Episcopal dioceses with Facebook pages. Melodie has assisted two small parishes in building their own websites, and created the website for the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. Most recently, she was elected to serve as Chair of the Standing Commission on Communication and Information Technology, one of the 14 standing commissions created by General Convention. 17

18 The Reverend Meghan Froehlich, our new Canon Interim, has joined us from the Diocese of Ohio. In addition to the usual functions of Canon to the Ordinary, she s been assisting in shepherding the clergy search processes (now along with Dave Seifert, our Missioner for Transitions) and oversee the daily operations of Bethany Place. Meghan regularly visits congregations throughout the diocese on Sundays, preaching and spending time working with clergy and lay leaders. And at this point in our ongoing development, Meghan also assists with staff development, technology assessment and enhancement, and processes for enhancing diocesan effectiveness. Jesus said, I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. This has been a year of pruning and of determining what is bearing fruit and what is not in our various ministries. Our ministry at St. Clare s is still not self-sustaining, and if we do not attract missionary members from parishes in the Northeast Convocation to assist this community in a crucial time in its development, I fear it will not be sustainable. I ask you to prayerfully consider whether you or someone you know might be called to this mission. The deeply important Hispanic ministry at St. Paul s, Kansas City, is not currently selfsustaining, and if it does not find broader support it is extremely vulnerable. I ask you to prayerfully consider whether you or someone you know might be called to this mission. You can see, I hope you must be able to see the importance of having a school to train lay and ordained persons for ministry in Kansas. But such a school needs to be supported, and such a school needs to be properly housed. We did not make such a substantial effort to give up short of our goals. I am committed to completing the fundraising necessary to begin construction on our leadership center, and I invite every ordained and lay leader in this diocese to include this project in their prayers and to prayerfully consider supporting it financially. We ve received gifts of more than $100,000 in recent months, and we continue to execute our plan to ask every single person and family in this diocese to help us reach our goal. We have reached 60 percent of our goal for the School for Ministry and the Leadership Center, a remarkable accomplishment at any time for a diocese our size, but an extraordinary accomplishment to have achieved in the most challenging economy most of us have ever experienced. Some of you have been so generous with your money, and some of you have been so generous with your time, and some of you have been generous with both your time and your resources, and a few of you have not yet taken the opportunity to be generous with either. Well, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, now is the time. I m asking every person who has made a three-year commitment to this project to pledge one more year. I m asking every person who has made a five-year commitment to this project to pledge one more year. We cannot be the Church we are called to be if we do not take these risks and if we do not ask great things of ourselves. Great things are not accomplished with small commitments, begrudging support and lukewarm enthusiasm. We must take risks and leave home. This past April, 170 women gathered at St. James, Wichita, for the first Women s Summit with the theme Women and Girls Made in the Image of God. Co-chaired by Ellen Wolfe and Fran Wheeler, the event was so well received we hope to offer it every other year. Everywhere I go women who attended this program thank me for having supported it, and I can tell you I had precious little to do with it save suggesting such a gathering should be organized. Now I d like to 18

19 challenge the men of our diocese to organize a Men s Summit so that we might invite men of all ages in our diocese to operate at a deeper spiritual level. Last weekend I was asked to preach at the Diocesan Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. It was a wonderful experience, and it was an honor to preach at Bishop Stephen Miller s tenth anniversary as a bishop in this Church. But one of the most wonderful parts of the experience didn t happen at convention. It happened at Bishop Miller s home. There,. With great solemnity, he produced a small teacup and a journal. He explained to me that this teacup had been given to the first bishop of Milwaukee, and it had made the travels in an old covered wagon across the prairie to reside in Milwaukee. Every bishop of Milwaukee had drunk form this cup and then made an entry into the journal. And then other bishops who had visited Milwaukee had drunk from this cup. I looked through the book, and there was Bishop Turner from Kanas he d signed the book. There were presiding bishops and bishops from the 30s and 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and bishops in more modern times. Bishop Miller, on his tenth anniversary, signed the book, too. I looked at that teacup, how fragile, how small, how precious. That teacup had been loved and cared for and nurtured on a great adventure. That teacup had left home. That teacup represented a previous and sometimes fragile faith, a faith that had been nurtured in Milwaukee, a faith that is nurtured in Kansas, a faith that is nurtured throughout the world. Allow me to conclude by saying it is so great to see all of you here together in one place. I spend many of my days traveling to where you are in order to observe and to honor your hard work in towns large and small throughout eastern Kansas. Sunday by Sunday I meet with clergy, vestries and other lay leaders as we discuss how we can best be faithful to the precious legacy which has been entrusted to us. But the overseer seldom sees all of you together in one wonderful place, and I must say you look amazing to me! I often make the mistake of thinking that, after all these years, you all know one another somehow. After all, you re all Episcopalians and you all live in Kansas, so you must know one another! And you are so very extraordinary in so many ways, and so I want you to know one another, because, and I say this from the deepest and truest place within me, you have made such an extraordinary difference in my own life and faith. And you would be profoundly encouraged in your own faith if you came to know the people of this diocese as I have had the privilege of coming to know so many of you. I believe you would have more hope in the Christian endeavor. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Corinthians, said to them, I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind, just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are not lacking in any spiritual gift. Now, I realize a bishop is supposed to be an encourager of the people and their various ministries, and I trust that I am, but there have been so very many times when it has been your faithfulness that has held me up over these past 10 years and it has been your passion for new projects that has so inspired me to leave my various homes. And I just wanted to thank you for these incomparable gifts. May the Lord who has given us the grace to dare to do all these things in Christ s name, give us the courage and the will to accomplish them. Amen. 19

20 Appendix B Proposed Agenda for Diocesan Convention Thursday, October 24, :30 p.m. Check-in, Emerald Coat Room 4 5:30 p.m. Bishop Stacy Sauls address Giving our Treasure Away, Pioneer Room 7:30 9 p.m. Welcome Reception hosted by the Council of Trustees, Emerald Ballroom Friday, October 25, a.m. Convention Eucharist, Grace Cathedral; Bishop Dean E. Wolfe, Convention Address 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-in, Sunflower Foyer Noon 1 p.m. Lunch 1 1:45 p.m. Bishop Stacy Sauls address, Remembering the Sacrament of the Poor, Sunflower Ballroom 1:45 2 p.m. Break 2 4 p.m. Opening of Business, Sunflower Ballroom 4 4:15 p.m. Break with refreshments, Sunflower Foyer 4:15 5:15 p.m. Workshops: An Answer to the Charitable-Industrial Complex: The Experience of Our International Mission : Deacon Steve Segebrecht, Homestead B Interfaith Power & Light: Rabbi Moti Rieber, Homestead A Social Media and Your Congregation: Canon Meghan Froehlich, the Rev. Patrick Funston and Melodie Woerman, Wheat Room 5:15 6 p.m. Free time 6 7 p.m. Social Hour, Sunflower and Shawnee Rooms 7 9 p.m. Banquet and Awards, Sunflower Ballroom 9:15 p.m. Taizé Service, River Room Saturday, October 26, :30 9 a.m. Continental breakfast, Sunflower Ballroom 9 9:10 a.m. Morning Prayer, Sunflower Ballroom 9:10 10 a.m. Bishop Stacy Sauls address, Celebrating the Sacrament of the Poor, Sunflower Ballroom 10 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 11:45 a.m. Business Resumes, Sunflower Ballroom 11:45 Noon Noonday Prayers, Sunflower Ballroom Noon 1 p.m. Lunch 1 2 p.m. Business Resumes and Adjournment, Sunflower Ballroom 20

21 Episcopal appointments Appendix C Bishop s Appointments and Nominations The Chancellors (Constitution, Article IV, B, Sec. 4) Chancellor, Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park Vice Chancellor, Mr. Michael Francis, St. David s, Topeka Vice Chancellor, Mr. Kurt A. Harper, St. James, Wichita The Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts (Canon III.8, Sec. 1) At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint a Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts, composed of clergy and professional lay persons qualified in one of the allied arts. The Rev. Dixie Junk, St. Paul s, Kansas City, Chair Mrs. Beth Ann Branden, St. David s, Topeka Deacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka Diocesan Intake Officer (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5) Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John s, Wichita Diocesan Church Attorney (Canon III, 3, Sec. 5) Mr. John Emerson, Trinity, Lawrence The Treasurer of the Diocese (Constitution, Article IV, Sec. 3) Mr. Douglas Anning, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission term ends at the conclusion of the 157th Convention (2016) Episcopal nominations The Registrar and Historiographer (Canon III.7, Sec. 1) At each Annual Convention the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint with the approval of Convention a Registrar and Historiographer. Registrar: Ms. Michele Moss, Diocesan Staff, Topeka Historiographer: Deacon Donald A. Chubb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka The Commission on Ministry (Canon III.4, Sec. 1) At Diocesan Convention the Bishop shall nominate and the Convention shall confirm a Commission on Ministry to consist of not less than six (6) members, which shall include both clergy and lay persons, and their terms of office shall be three years. The Reverend Gail Greenwell, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, Chair (2014) Deacon Robert Hirst, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2014) Ms. Jeanine Blessant, St. Peter s, Pittsburg (2015) Deacon Beth Drumm, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission (2015) Dr. Preston Gilson, Trinity, El Dorado (2015) 21

22 The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Grace Cathedral, Topeka (2015) The Reverend Antoinette Tackkett, St. Paul s, Coffeyville (2015) The Reverend Andrew O Connor, Good Shepherd, Wichita (2016) To assist the Commission on Ministry, the Bishop appoints the following committee: The Examining Chaplains The Reverend Benedict Varnum, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, Chair The Reverend David Cox, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission Deacon Deedee Evans, St. James, Wichita The Reverend Canon Andrew Grosso, Trinity, Atchison The Venerable R. Charles Pearce, St. Paul s, Manhattan 22

23 Appendix D Bishop s Appointments to Convention Committees Bishop s appointments to committees of the 154th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2013) Secretary of the 154th annual convention Mrs. Karen Clowers, St. David s, Topeka Parliamentarian of the 154th annual convention Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John s, Wichita Committee to Approve the Minutes of Convention The Rev. Sharon Billman, St. John s, Parsons Mrs. Melodie Woerman, Diocesan Staff, Topeka Pages Members of the Kansas Episcopal Youth Bishop s appointments to committees of the 155th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas (2014) (Terms, except where noted, run from adjournment of this convention until adjournment of the 155th Annual Convention; Canon II.5., Sec. 1.a.) On Dispatch of Business Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon, St. Aidan s, Olathe, Chair Mrs. Kristi Baker, Grace, Ottawa Mr. Jim Lawing, St. Stephen s, Wichita On Constitution and Canons Mr. L. Franklin Taylor, Chancellor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, Chair Mr. Michael Francis, Vice Chancellor, St. David s, Topeka Mr. Kurt A. Harper, Vice Chancellor, St. James, Wichita Mr. Mike Morrow, St. John s, Wichita On Nominations and Elections Miss Ashley Petty, St. James, Wichita, Chair Mr. Frank Connizzo, St. Paul s, Manhattan Ms. Roxie Drautz, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission On Debatable Resolutions The Reverend Jan Chubb, St. Timothy s, Iola, Chair Mr. Calvin Karlin, St. Margaret s, Lawrence Ms. Nancy Kelley, Trinity, Lawrence Ms. Diane MacCoy, Good Shepherd, Wichita 23

24 On Courtesy Resolutions Diocesan Staff On Arrangements Arrangements for the 155th Annual Convention will be under the direction of the Diocesan Staff, working with volunteers selected to assist with needed tasks. The Canon to the Ordinary will serve as the chair of this committee. 24

25 Appendix E Courtesy Resolution List #1 1. The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori and Mr. Richard Schori This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop and her spouse. 2. The Most Reverend and Right Honorable and Mrs. Justin Welby This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Archbishop of Canterbury and his spouse, Caroline. 3. The Right Reverend and Mrs. William Smalley This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Eighth Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Carole. 4. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Richard F. Grein This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seventh Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Ann. 5. The Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of our diocese. 6. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Michael Milliken and the Diocese of Western Kansas This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Milliken and the members of the Diocese of Western Kansas. 7. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Martin Field and the Diocese of West Missouri This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Field and the members of the Diocese of West Missouri. 8. The Right Reverend and Mrs. J. Scott Barker and the Diocese of Nebraska This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Barker and the members of the Diocese of Nebraska. 9. The Right Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Konieczny and the Diocese of Oklahoma This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our good neighbors Bishop and Mrs. Konieczny and the members of the Diocese of Oklahoma. 10. The Right Reverend Jean Zache Duracin and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Duracin and the people of the Diocese of Haiti and assures them of our continued prayers for the reconstruction and rebuilding of their country. 11. The Most Reverend Eliud Wabukala and the Anglican Church of Kenya This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Archbishop Wabukala and the people of the Anglican Church of Kenya. 12. The Right Reverend Joseph Muchai and the Diocese of Nakuru This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to our mission partners Bishop Muchai and the people of the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya. 25

26 13. Bishop and Mrs. Roger R. Gustafson and the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America This resolution sends greetings to Bishop Gustafson and his spouse, the Rev. Susan Langhauser, and the people of the Central States Synod. 14. Bishop and Mrs. Gerald Mansholt This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Mansholt, with affectionate thanks for the special relationships formed during his 12 years of service as Bishop of the Central States Synod. 15. Bishop and Mrs. Scott Jones and Kansas East and West Conferences of the United Methodist Church This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to Bishop and Mrs. Jones and the people of the United Methodist Church in Kansas. 16. Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 17. Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee This resolution sends the convention s appreciation to the members of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee for their time in planning the convention liturgies. 18. The Commission on Youth This resolution sends thanks to those who served as pages during the conduct of the business sessions of the convention. 26

27 Appendix F Proposed Rules of Debate 1. Whenever possible, speakers will be called in alternating order of their positions on the issue under consideration. 2. Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes on an issue under consideration, except that: a) A speaker may speak again to any amendment, with a two (2) minute time limit again applying; and b) A speaker may answer questions of information. 3. While motions to call the previous question (close debate), limit debate, postpone to a set time, postpone indefinitely or commit are acceptable at any time, the motion will be effective only after all speakers already at the microphone have had an opportunity to speak. 4. Items such as courtesy resolutions may be placed on a consent calendar to be voted as a group. a) The consent calendar(s) shall be prepared by the Committee on Dispatch of Business and distributed to the Convention. b) The consent calendar is not subject to debate. c) An item or items may be removed from the consent calendar at the request of any delegate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. The removal of one or more items from the consent calendar is not subject to a vote. d) Items so removed shall be voted upon separately and are subject to debate. Explanation: A convention is a gathering of the community of the church in this place. Communities that are functional listen to one another and give each person an opportunity to speak. These proposed rules of debate are designed to advance our life at this community reunion. Some items will be judged by the Committee on Dispatch of Business to be items on which delegates are in full agreement. These items, such as courtesy resolutions, will be placed on a consent calendar. However, should a delegate feel that an item deserves either debate or comment, that item may be removed from the consent calendar as provided for above. In all our discussions, we seek to know Christ and to make Christ known. 27

28 Official Acts of Bishop Dean E. Wolfe, 2013 Confirmations Receptions Confirmation Services Ordination to the Diaconate... 0 Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate... 1 Ordination to the Priesthood... 1 Lay Licenses Issued (new or renewed for three years) Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Visitors Worship Leaders Preachers... 1 Postulants Ordered... 7 Candidates Ordered... 2 Letters Dimissory Received... 6 Issued... 8 Licenses to Officiate... 7 Suspensions, Inhibitions and Depositions Suspensions... 1 Releases from Suspension... 1 Inhibitions... 0 Depositions... 0 Services of the Holy Eucharist Funerals and Memorials... 3 Marriages... 1 Services of New Ministry... 2 Secularization Services... 0 Remarriage Judgments... 8 Consents Given Ordination and Consecration of Bishops... 6 Dioceses requesting elections... 5 Resignation of Bishops... 3 None Ordinations Deacons Transitional Deacons J. Ted Blakley 08/24/13 28

29 Priests Sarah Lavonne Seifert 08/24/13 Postulants for Holy Orders Stevie Carter 05/06/13 Deborah Cotterman 02/15/13 Charles Everson 02/15/13 Caroline Howard 05/06/13 Katie Knoll Lenon 05/06/13 Deacon Jim Robertson 05/06/13 Robert Schwaller 05/06/13 Candidates for Holy Orders Steven King 11/15/13 Vivian Orndorff 11/15/13 Letters Dimissory Received Samuel David Cox West Missouri 07/03/13 Joyce Holmes Central Florida 05/07/13 Christopher Arnold Lexington 06/30/13 Stephanie Jenkins Oklahoma 10/16/13 Foster M. Mays Bethlehem 10/21/13 Elizabeth Montes West Texas 11/05/13 Letters Dimissory Sent Sarah Knoll Sweeney Missouri 01/13/12 Eric Anderson West Missouri 05/14/13 Michael Bell Los Angeles 05/29/13 William Breedlove Western North Carolina 06/18/13 James B. Cook Oklahoma 09/10/13 Marcus Cunningham Fond du Lac 10/02/13 Craig Loya Nebraska 10/01/13 Gail Greenwell Southern Ohio 11/11/13 Joe Alford Machrina L. Blasdell John D. Goddard John D. Nixon John C. Seville Edwin K. Sisk Jr. David With Clergy Licensed to Officiate West Tennessee California Nevada Church of England Chicago Arkansas West Missouri 29

30 Clergy Deaths Sifers, Julianne: March 23, 2013 Barber, Barbara: December 17, 2013 Stone, Dean: December 31, 2013 Secularization Services None 30

31 Confirmation and Receptions, 2013 Atchison, Trinity Church...4 Clay Center, St. Paul s, Church...3 Coffeyville, St. Paul s, Church...2 Iola, St. Timothy s Church...1 Junction City, Church of the Covenant...7 Kansas City, St. Paul s, Church...22 Lawrence, Trinity Church...6 Leavenworth, St. Paul s Church...8 Manhattan, St. Paul s Church...1 Mission, St. Michael and All Angels...22 Newton, St. Matthew s Church...15 Olathe, St. Aidan s Church...3 Overland Park, St. Thomas the Apostle...10 Pittsburg, St. Peter s Church...5 Spring Hill, St. Clare s Church...3 Topeka, Grace Cathedral...9 Topeka, St. David s Church...4 Wamego, St. Luke s Church...5 Wichita, St. James Church...4 Wichita, St. John s Church...10 Wichita, St. Stephen s Church...10 Total Of these, 40 were received from other branches of the historic Church. 31

32 2013 Annual Reports of Committees, Commissions and Institutions Council of Trustees The Council of Trustees is established by the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas as the interim governing body between diocesan conventions (Article V, Sec. 1). The Council of Trustees also functions as the canonically mandated Standing Committee and Finance Committee for the diocese. The council held 10 meetings in 2013, including a planning retreat in November The council s regular duties include monitoring financial activities of the diocese, approving apportionment exemptions from parishes, providing consent to elections of bishops and bishop suffragans, and approving ordinations to the diaconate and priesthood. The Council of Trustees also supports and affirms activities of many groups and committees within the diocese. A major focus of the current Council was a restructuring of financing for St. Margaret s, Lawrence, which was adopted during Diocesan Convention. The long range restructuring plan will provide St. Margaret s with opportunities to grow and expand their ministries and stewardship. During 2013 the diocese joined with the Dioceses of West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas to create the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, which is supported financially by all four dioceses. Our existing Kansas School for Ministry was merged into the new school. We also were delighted to welcome Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to the diocese in October for the dedication of Upton Hall and the celebration of the creation of the Bishop Kemper School. Each and every council member contributes countless hours travel and time to attend regularly scheduled council meetings and to serve on appointed committees. Their dedication and active participation serving not only the diocese, but their local parishes and convocations, is appreciated. On behalf of the Diocese of Kansas, I extend a huge thank you to all council members. I personally thank them for their wisdom and guidance making my job as president rewarding, fulfilling and memorable. Most of all, an even bigger thank you to the entire diocesan staff for a job well done! You are the ones making the day-to-day operations of the diocese run smoothly. I cannot think of better people to have in any of the staff positions. Gary A. Chubb, President Northeast Convocation During the first Northeast Convocation meeting occurred on Feb. 9, 2013 at St. Paul s, Leavenworth. The highlights of this meeting were a presentation by Joe Porter, (St. Paul s, Leavenworth, senior warden) on the history and community outreach activities of St. Paul s, a Council of Trustees report, a discussion of Latin-style worship by Rev. Dixie Junk (Priest in charge, St. Paul s, Kansas City), and a discussion by Deacon Fran Wheeler (St. Aidan s, Olathe) about the April Women s Summit at St. James, Wichita. The second meeting occurred on April 27, 2013, at Grace, Ottawa, Kansas. The highlights from this meeting were a report by Gayle Short (Grace s senior warden) on the life of the parish and its planned construction improvements, a Council of Trustees update, and discussion about how to obtain clergy support for hospital patients at the last minute. 32

33 The third meeting occurred on June 15, 2013, at St. Aidan s, Olathe. The highlights of this meeting were a report by Ray Wheeler (Convocation president and member of St. Aidan s) on the life of St. Aidan s, a presentation by Rev. Jan Chubb and Sue O Connor (St. Timothy s, Iola) on St. Timothy s outreach activities, and approval of apportionment waiver requests by Trinity, Atchison and Grace, Ottawa. The fourth meeting occurred on Sept. 14, 2013, at Trinity, Lawrence. The highlights of this meeting were a presentation by the Rev. Robert Baldwin (Rector, Trinity) of the history, parish life and organ restoration activities of Trinity, a presentation and discussion about the 2014 Mission Plan by Bishop Dean Wolfe, the election of Ray Wheeler to the Council of Trustees at the end of his Northeast Convocation presidency, approval of an apportionment waiver for Trinity, Lawrence, and identification of next year s meeting dates and locations. Ray Wheeler, President Northwest Convocation The Northwest Convocation has spent the better part of the year in discernment. We looked at the question, What do want to do as a convocation? We had two alternatives. The first was just to do the minimum required: meet twice a year, once to elect officers and the second time for the pre-convention meeting. There was general agreement that we could do more as a convocation than just the minimum. A survey was conducted to see what the congregations of the convocation were interested in doing. We had a very good response to the survey. The Rev. Patrick Funston collated the results of the survey. Committees were formed to begin work on program development in the areas of most interest, as revealed in the survey. One idea that received a great deal of interest was having all-convocation worship services. The Cathedral hosted a service of Evensong followed by supper. It was very well attended by members of the convocation. It remains to be seen if other activities will be developed, and if developed, how well they will be attended. The congregations in the convocation are supportive of one another, and the sharing at convocation meetings is an important part of our life together. Can this concern be turned into helpful action? We should know by next year as the committees continue to do their work. The Rev. Art Rathbun, President Southeast Convocation 2013 was once again an eventful year in the life of our Convocation. We have been continuing our discussions on what we see our parishes doing, wanting to do and having the actual ability to do. This is an ever evolving discussion being led by the Very Rev. William Wolff, Dean of the Convocation, and the Rev. Joyce Holmes of Grace Church, Chanute. We have explored demographics, parochial reports and other pertinent data to try and foresee where we might be called to go. Not an easy conversation to have, but one needed to stay active and vibrant. The Rev. Antoinette Tackkett was elected as Vice President of the Convocation to replace the Rev. Marcus Cunningham, who received a call to Wisconsin, and then joined in welcoming the Rev. Foster Mays as new rector at Sedan. The Rev. Jan Chubb is undergoing extensive treatment, and all our wishes and prayers for a speedy continue to go out to her, Gary and St. Timothy s Iola. Eight out of 10 parishes had Convocation Audits completed by the September 1 deadline and anticipate having nine out of ten being done in The Rev. Stephanie Jenkins, Campus 33

34 Missioner, also visited with us and shared her insights into Campus Ministry both in a large school (KU, K-State) and smaller ones at the Community College level and at other universities (Pittsburg State, Wichita State). She also discussed how has campus ministry evolved here in the diocese with a brief history of campus ministry since its inception in the Diocese. Jeanine Blessant, President Southwest Convocation The Southwest Convocation in 2013 enjoyed another great year of mission and ministry within the Kansas communities our 12 parishes serve: Arkansas City, Derby, El Dorado, Newton, Wellington, Wichita and Winfield. Convocation Board meetings were well-attended and provided excellent occasions for dialogue, formation and fellowship. The following parishes hosted our quarterly board meetings and offered gracious hospitality to our convocation delegates and clergy: Good Shepherd, Wichita (February 16); St. Jude s, Wellington (April 27); St. John s, Wichita (June 29); and Trinity, El Dorado (September 8). An abiding tradition of our quarterly meetings is our initial gathering together for light breakfast fare and informal conversation. Our April meeting at St. Jude s, Wellington, stands out as a particular highlight for the warmth and hospitality with which our hosts greeted the delegates and clergy! In addition to conducting routine business, our meetings increasingly serve as a forum for sharing ideas and exploring new avenues for joint ministry. Our June meeting included a facilitated conversation regarding the shared mission of the convocation led by ESS Executive Director Dr. Barb Andres. The result of that conversation led to themes of Community, Communication, Collaboration and Continuation to inspire our ongoing discernment of God s call to the Southwest Convocation. Episcopal Social Services has long been the signature shared ministry of the Southwest Convocation. Beyond the Convocation Board s responsibility to annually affirm ESS s oncoming board members, many of our delegates, parishioners and clergy have been actively involved with ESS as volunteers. Several of our parishes hosted representatives from ESS on Sunday mornings in order to raise awareness for ESS s many programs and to recruit financial, material and volunteer support. Finally, ESS completed its move in 2013 to a new facility, shared with Breakthrough Club, at 1010 N. Main in Wichita. Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry, or EWARM, a ministry of the entire Diocese of Kansas situated in the Southwest Convocation, continued to experience significant growth in its operations in Housed at St. John s, Wichita, EWARM is an affiliate program of Episcopal Migration Ministries. Convocation parishes and individuals have helped to provide furnishings, money, gifts-in-kind donations, transportation, gift cards, child care and other items to arriving refugee families. Convocation parishes were also helpful in responding to needs after an apartment fire in Wichita affected several refugee families. Another important, shared ministry of the Southwest Convocation is Episcopal Campus Ministry of Wichita (ECMoW). In 2013, students from Wichita State University, Friends University, Newman University, Hutchinson Community College, as well as other college-age young adults attended ECMoW s weekly worship and dinner. Several convocation parishes participated in ECMoW s ministry by providing the weekly dinner to the students. Good Shepherd, Wichita, hosted ECMoW in the spring semester, and St. James, Wichita, hosted in the fall. Peer ministers worked hard with the diocesan campus missioner, local clergy and dedicated lay leaders to sustain and enrich this critical ministry for our college students and young adults. 34

35 A tradition of our Convocation Board meetings is the Blue Sheet. Printed on blue paper, this form provides a way for each parish to report to the entire convocation on various items of interest. For instance, St. Bartholomew s, Wichita, reported on the continued success of their monthly clothing and sundries ministry to the homeless and underserved. Trinity, El Dorado participated in Kids Have to Eat, a program to provide food for low income children during the summer months. St. John s, Wichita, continued its long running Sandwich Saturday ministry with the homeless. St. Andrew s, Derby, reported on providing companions for victims of domestic violence at appearances in Derby City Court. Two parishes received awards of note: St. James, Wichita, was honored by the Arts Council of Wichita for being an outstanding community Arts Advocate, and Good Shepherd, Wichita received a Good Apple Award from Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) in recognition of many years of outreach through the district to families in need. Of course, these are just a sample of this year s reports, but it is safe to say that vital mission and ministry is happening in the Southwest Convocation! Finally, there were several noteworthy moments in the lives of our various parishes and people in St. Bartholomew s celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 8. St. Andrew s, Derby, completed the renovation and expansion of its Guild Hall. Good Shepherd, Wichita, launched the Shepherd s Project to revitalize parish facilities and repair/upgrade critical systems. The Rev. Steve Mues retired as Rector of St. Stephen s, Wichita. The Rev. Eli Montes was called as Chaplain at the newly opened Wichita office of St. Francis Community Services. The Rev. Laurie Lewis was called as priest in charge of Grace, Winfield and Trinity, Arkansas City. The Rev. Dr. Mary Korte was called as priest in charge of St. Stephen s, Wichita. The Rev. David Lynch, Assistant Rector at St. James, Wichita was ordained to the priesthood. The Rev. Dr. J. Ted Blakley was ordained to the diaconate and began a curacy at St. John s, Wichita. The Southwest Convocation possesses a vibrant life in Jesus Christ and effectively accomplished much for the sake of the Gospel in We have been blessed to faithfully carry out our mission of being a reflection of God s love and presence in the world by sharing our faith, gifts, and tradition. The Rev. Andrew T. O Connor, President Bishop Kemper School for Ministry During 2013, the Kansas School for Ministry became the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry after the dioceses of West Missouri, Western Kansas and Nebraska promptly and enthusiastically entered into a partnership with the Diocese of Kansas. A new institution was legally created. Deacons and priests from all four dioceses began to study together in August Lay persons are also most welcome to participate in BKSM. Student enrollment nearly doubled in the fall of 2013, from 20 the previous year to close to 40. Thirty courses are now regularly offered. In October the new school and newly renovated Upton Hall were consecrated and blessed in a special liturgy featuring Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as officiant and homilist. The new school received national publicity as a result. Upton Hall serves as the dormitory for students when classes are held in Topeka the second Saturday and Sunday of every month. It also includes a library and a seminar room. BKSM also uses the chapel and classrooms of Grace Cathedral. Meals are served in the Great Hall. The Rev. Dr. Don H. Compier, Dean 35

36 Bishop Seabury Academy Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence continues to uphold its mission as an independent, college-preparatory school that promotes individual academic growth and character development through an excellent education rooted in moral principles. Our vision statement includes a commitment to each student s spiritual awareness. There were 180 students enrolled in spring of 2013 and 185 in the fall. Twenty-eight seniors graduated in May of Each day begins with the entire school community gathered together. Most days this meeting begins with a Prefect (one of five head seniors) leading us in prayer and ending with the entire assembly reciting the Academy prayer. On Wednesdays, the morning assembly takes the form of a chapel service. Father Robert Baldwin of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence has led our chapels and acted as our school s spiritual advisor, as well as having two children enrolled. Service and outreach are vital aspects of the Seabury culture and are a part of our Episcopal identity. The Student Vestry assists the Chaplain in planning and leading worship. The Student Senate plans regular service opportunities and activities. Every year, students participate in projects at or for the Salvation Army Community Shelter, the Lawrence Open Shelter, the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutritional Kitchen and the Trinity Ecumenical Food Pantry. Seabury students are required to devote a minimum of 30 hours of service to the community each year, and seniors are additionally required to develop a service project. Our school remains one of the most vital service organizations in our city. Bishop Seabury continues to grow, and we look forward to our future. Dr. Don Schawang, Head of School Episcopal Community Services The mission of Episcopal Community Services is to engage the community in feeding the hungry with a special attention to nutrition and health, and in empowering the poor to move beyond the barriers of poverty with dignity through education and job training. Feeding the Hungry is what we do. Episcopal Community Services recognizes that this is the most basic of human needs, making hunger relief a primary focus for our programs and resources. With growing need and fewer resources, in 2013 Episcopal Community Services and the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network marked the fourth year in a row during which we served more than one million meals in the Greater Kansas City area. During that period these programs also have evolved, recognizing that the nutritional quality of the food provided can make a tremendous difference in health outcomes for the people and communities that we serve. Those communities have suffered from a higher-than-normal incidence of diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary illness, stress disorders and other ailments that can be caused or aggravated by poor nutrition. As such, we are substantially increasing the amount of fresh produce and other nutritionally dense foods that we distribute in our food pantries and that we use to prepare hot meals in our onsite dining programs. This presents challenges. We need to increase the number of volunteers we are engaging in these efforts. This also creates an imperative for an entirely different infrastructure for which we need to identify additional sources of funding. But addressing immediate and long term health outcomes in these communities makes it worthwhile. Plus, it is simply the right thing to do. However, we need your help to advance our programs into this service model. Program Integration Teaching a man to fish, while feeding the hungry Grocers to Neighbors in Need 36

37 A program segment that has grown tremendously in recent years is the Food Pantries in the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network. These are the grocers in hunger relief, providing food that families can take home to provide daily meals for their children and themselves. In recent years, from an idea that began with one of the network pantries, we stopped calling our visitors clients or patrons. For us, neighbors seemed a far more appropriate word. They were often within walking distance of our pantries. And we do indeed come to think of many of them as neighbors. These are people in our communities friends in trouble needing a helping hand. St. Paul s Pantry / Midtown Kansas City, Missouri Serving a very different group of people than the Kansas City Community Kitchen, only 3.7 percent of the shoppers at this midtown pantry are homeless. Most are in very high-risk situations. This includes single parent households, extended families with senior citizens on a fixed income caring for their grandchildren, and youth on their own percent are unemployed, many for two years or longer. On the other hand, more than two-thirds of the people we are serving are working. But they are working in jobs that are seasonal, or that have too few hours, or that pay too little. This single pantry served more than 25,000 people in 2013, more than a 25 percent increase from only two years ago. Perhaps the most significant change is that these neighbors, including more than 6,000 children and more than 1,500 seniors, are receiving grocery bags filled with food pre-selected for more balanced nutrition, and had the opportunity to self-select from a wider variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. St. Paul s Pantry / Downtown Kansas City, Kansas This is one of the few pantries in the greater Kansas City area with a shopping floor. Imagine going through a food pantry with a shopping cart, accompanied by a volunteer who assists with healthier food decisions. This relatively unique pantry goes well beyond the typical canned goods, with departments filled with fresh produce, baked goods including artisan and whole grain breads, frozen meats, canned goods, cooking and cleaning items, and even a personal products area. This is especially important as a pantry with extraordinary growth in In 2012, we were typically serving 40 households per day, and that is now up to an average of more than 60. About 10 percent of the people we see each month are brand new, and the number of Latino families we are serving is growing even faster. Trinity Interfaith Pantry / Lawrence, Kansas In a wonderful example of interfaith collaboration, this pantry at Trinity Episcopal Church works with several other churches in Lawrence. In a relatively small community, and with very limited facilities, they served more than 9,000 people in Almost one-third of the people served were children. 561 of the households served visited this pantry for the first time in 2013 more than 15 percent of the more than 3,500 households served. During the past year, Trinity has transitioned to a modified choice food pantry, providing individual food selection for their neighbors coupled with nutritional advice. They also have started sourcing some food through our gleaning program with SoSA-West, and we hope this expanded access to fresh produce will continue to grow. Community Food Pantry / St. Clare s Episcopal Church, Spring Hill, Kansas This is our most recent pantry. It is an example of how hunger goes beyond the urban core. This pantry, located in Spring Hill, serves primarily the communities of Spring Hill, Gardner, Paola, Olathe and Osawatomie. It was opened for three reasons: to provide greater amounts of fresh produce, to provide a pantry that was open in the evenings to be more convenient to the 37

38 working poor, and to address a concern about greater need for children during the summer months. The growth has been amazing. In March 2013, this pantry served 41 people. In October 2013 only 7 months later they served 524 people from 152 families, including 24 families who came to the pantry for the first time. Serving a somewhat younger and more rural community, more than 40 percent of the people they serve are children. This is also a choice model food pantry, with guests choosing their own food from the shelves. The amount of produce available is enhanced by donations from local farmers. A Hot Nutritious Meal The 600-plus meals served daily at the Kansas City Community Kitchen are not our only hot meal program. Through the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network, meals are served in other locations throughout the greater Kansas City area. In each of these, we hope to provide a place where our neighbors can sit down in a dining room and enjoy a hot nutritious meal. In all our programs, we provide more than food for the body. We also want to provide an atmosphere of dignity and love, providing food for the spirit as well. Kansas City Community Kitchen This program provides nutritious hot lunches for a population that is predominantly homeless (78.5 percent). The rest are housed residents who come primarily from northeastern Jackson County percent of our guests are unemployed, with many of them looking for a job. 9.9 percent are employed only part-time or seasonally. As they struggle to turn their lives around, they lack the resources to purchase nutritious food. Since this new facility opened on 8th and Paseo in 2010, we have served an average of about 150,000 hot nutritious meals each year, or more than 12,000 meals each month. As with our food pantries, there is a tremendous emphasis placed on the quality of the meals prepared in terms of nutrition, flavor and variety. Plus our staff and volunteers are strong believers in the power of smiles. St. Mary s, Downtown Outreach Program, Saturday Lunch and Pantry Each Saturday, St. Mary s Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City, Mo., opens the doors of its newly remodeled Parish Hall to serve a hot, delicious lunch prepared by their own professional chef. Following that meal, those same families have an opportunity to visit the food pantry, taking home grocery sacks of food that can help meet their needs for the balance of the week. This is another program that benefits from our food rescue operations, making more fresh produce and other healthy foods available to what is primarily a downtown community. The majority of clientele for this pantry are single member households with adults of all ages living alone. However, in the fourth quarter of 2013 they started experiencing a remarkably higher number of new registrations that were families with children. We will be watching whether this trend continues. St. Paul s / Downtown Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday Breakfast and Pantry This is the same Kansas City, Kan., location as the food pantries discussed earlier. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, a crew of volunteer cooks prepares a hot and hearty breakfast. The volunteers, much like our other locations, include people from all faiths, members of the business community, and members of community groups including a Boy Scout troop. Usually including eggs, biscuits and gravy, bacon and sausage, fresh fruit, and other delights, this is a rib-sticking meal of comfort food that typically feeds 200 to 300 people 38

39 every Saturday morning. These neighborhood guests mostly walk to the church for this meal service, and sit to dine in a beautiful parish hall, out of the weather. As indicated, St. Paul s pantry is also open following this delicious meal. We also have an on-site garden to provide additional fresh produce, plus one of the prominent growers in Kansas City, Kan., regularly donates produce direct from his fields to these programs. St. Aidan s, Olathe, Kansas, Thursday Evening Dinner This is another wonderful example of a collaborative program within the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network. As one of the partners in the inter-faith Johnson County Food Ministry, with food provided through Episcopal Community Services, St. Aidan s, Olathe, leads other churches in organizing meal prep and serving a hot nutritious evening meal to between 200 and 300 people on the fourth Thursday of every month. As with many of our hot meal services, a highlight of this program is the opportunity for the volunteers to sit down and dine and visit with our guests. This is also an example of how the presence of hunger in some communities surprises many people. Often they are surprised to learn that one of the larger food deserts in the greater Kansas City area is located just south of one of the fastest-growing suburban communities in Johnson County. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Downtown Kansas City, Missouri Episcopal Community Services works with Harvesters to provide more than 2,000 backpacks of food at the end of each week, primarily to elementary-aged school children. This program provides children who rely on the free lunch program at their schools during the week with food over the weekend in some cases perhaps the only food they will have. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral is our latest partner in this program, providing food to children at five different schools (two in Kansas City, Mo., one in Kansas City, Kan., and two more in North Kansas City, Mo.). They enhance what we receive from Harvesters with other nutritious options, such as fresh oranges, greens and peanut butter, whenever they can. One of the Cathedral volunteers was distressed to learn that at least three of the children from one school were living in their car a story that is far too frequent. In addition, the Cathedral takes a robust and caring role in assisting other programs by providing volunteers and donations to the Kansas City Community Kitchen and several food pantries. St Michael and All Angels, Mission, Kansas For those who think there is no poverty in Johnson County, you couldn t be more wrong. Indeed, the fastest growing group of homeless in Johnson County is children under 18 years old. In addition to partnering with two elementary schools in Johnson County through the BackSnack program, St. Michael and All Angels is a classic example of people of faith working together, assisting with volunteer support for the Saturday Morning Breakfast and Food Pantry at St. Paul s and the lunch service at the Kansas City Community Kitchen. Culinary Cornerstones Training Program This comprehensive program includes chef and food services training, life skills and career coaching. Designed for unemployed and underemployed with high barriers to getting a job, it helps break down those barriers and starts students down a new path. In 2013 we began exploring strategic expansion of this program, working with the Urban Entrepreneurship (UEP) consultants from Kauffman, and with Catalyst Kitchens (a program out of Seattle, Wash., that is recognized nationally). In 2014 we expect to launch a new model of this program that will greatly expand our service levels and outcomes. 39

40 Transitional Employment As a bridge between graduation and job stability, we have implemented a transitional employment program that provides students with immediate income, as well as the opportunity for continuing education under the guidance of our chefs and trainers. Right now, this includes opportunities to work in an institutional high-production kitchen and in an active catering program. restart Youth Street Outreach restart operates a street outreach program that is directed toward homeless and runaway youth. In a unique collaborative initiative, Episcopal Community Services provides a hot meal to these youth on Thursday evenings. We also function in a mentoring capacity, engaging them in food preparation activities that teach them basic cooking skills and nutrition. Additionally, it gives them a friendly face, a safe place and a sense of accomplishment that they desperately need. The Morning Glory Café Located on the west side of downtown, this program operated by Catholic Charities and Immaculate Conception provides a cold breakfast to about 100 people daily. Through KCCK, Episcopal Community Services provides hot food that is repackaged in to-go meals that these same guests can take with them for a hot lunch or dinner. Most of these guests are in housing but in desperate need of help with food. Westside Community Action Network This wonderful program in the Westside/Rosedale community serves an area of the city that includes a significant Latino population. Each Sunday morning Episcopal Community Services delivers bounty from our food rescue program food that is in turn immediately distributed to the neighbors that the Westside CAN Center serves. With the closure of one of the food pantries in this part of the city in 2011, this has become an increasingly important resource to the community, and our food rescue program has become an increasingly important source of higher quality nutritious food. John Hornbeck, Executive Director Episcopal Social Services Episcopal Social Services-Venture House/Breakthrough Club continues to reach out to people in poverty and people with disabilities. Thousands of people step through our doors each year. With the help of volunteers, staff, and Breakthrough Club members, amazing things are happening. Visit our websites at and We are so excited about providing the following programs that reflect our mission. Mission Statement: Episcopal Social Services is a Christ-centered ministry that brings hope to people in need by offering opportunities for positive changes in their lives and provides ways for people to express their faith through service. Youth Programs The programs target youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have a history of displaying anti-social behaviors, are chronically aggressive, and/or have previously committed a juvenile offense. In addition, our youth programs have added components to help parents understand the curriculum their children are learning and improve their parenting skills. From July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, the staff and eight volunteers worked with 197 youth and 30 parents. Our followup reports on the young people that we have served show that more than 90 percent of the young people do not reoffend. 40

41 Representative Payee Program The Representative Payee Program provides financial management and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are required by the Social Security Administration to have a payee of record. Through trained volunteers, the Representative Payee Program works to provide each client with assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle. The program is supported by 40 volunteer payees who manage each client s monthly disability income and work with clients. The goals of the program are maintaining housing, achieving consistency in client medications, teaching clients budgeting and ultimately preventing homelessness. Volunteer payees meet weekly with clients, providing them with friendship, support and intervention. The Representative Payee Program assists clients with filing their tax returns and obtaining their tax refunds. The Payee Program currently serves 311 clients. Employment Program In 2013, ESS/Venture House assisted 424 unemployed people with exploring job opportunities, engaging in active job search and obtaining employment. Staff and five volunteers provided employment support to these programs. Job Readiness Classes. The Episcopal Social Services Employment Program serves Department of Children and Families recipients through job readiness classes that include Life Skills, Job Club and Job Search. Case Management. ESS staff assists clients who are having difficulty finding jobs. The case manager provides job resources and leads for individual clients. Once a client finds a job, the case manager continues to work with the person until he/she feels comfortable in their work environment. Food Outreach Program The Food Outreach Program has offered individuals a free hot lunch in a safe, warm setting every Monday through Friday for 30 years. The program is staffed by dedicated volunteers who prepared and served 32,000 lunches in The lunch program also provides an added benefit to clients who attend Breakthrough Club, the payee program and employment classes. In addition to the free lunch program, the Food Outreach Program also stocks an emergency food pantry. The pantry provides small food sacks to clients, needy individuals and families. Restaurant Industry Basics (RIB). The apprentice program is the newest addition to the ESS kitchen. Each day, trainees who want to build their job skills help with preparing and serving food. Greenleaf Café Culinary Arts Kitchen Experience. The Greenleaf Café is an employment training program that gives on-the-job training in a busy café located in the Finney State Office Building. Each day (Monday-Friday), trainees are trained to work in food preparation, cleaning, cashier, servers and bus staff. Participants are assisted with job search and job placement activities. Breakthrough Clubhouse Program The Breakthrough Club is a unique program where people who have a mental illness come to rebuild their lives and achieve their educational, vocational, interpersonal and wellness goals. Responsibility for operation of the Clubhouse lies with members and staff who, as colleagues, are engaged in all aspects of Clubhouse operation. Breakthrough Club services include a vibrant work-focused program and job placement support, high school completion, a wellness center, and young adult services. In 2013 Breakthrough Club served 400 members. Dr. Barbara Andres, Executive Director 41

42 Episcopal Church Women Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ s ministry in the Diocese of Kansas and in the world. Our vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the church. We aspire to be a Godspark, shining and sharing the love of Christ. In 2013 the ECW board determined to continue the $300 ceiling on Fair Share requests in order to encourage the participation of the larger churches in the diocese. Eighteen churches provided financial support in Twenty women in the diocese received ECW continuing education grants this year. ECW also requested and received contributions totaling $1,250 to the Church Periodical Club. The Annual ECW Gathering of the women of the diocese was held in Wichita. The National Board of the Episcopal Church Women invited the women of the diocese to meet with them during their annual retreat. We were their guests for lunch and attended a program on the Harvey House Women. The ECW diocesan Board was privileged to help sponsor the Women s Summit of the diocese. There were more than 150 women there from all over Kansas. It was April 19, and 20, The programs centered around Women: Made in God s Image. The co-chairs of the Summit were Ellen Wolfe and Deacon Fran Wheeler. The following women donated their time and talents to serve on the ECW board in 2013: Barbara Robrahn, Grace, Ottawa; Shirley Seminoff, St. James, Wichita; Sharon Atherton, Good Shepherd, Wichita; Deacon Fran Wheeler, St. Aidan s, Olathe; Ellen Wolfe, Grace Cathedral, Topeka; Daria Condon, St. John s, Parsons; Beth Criss, St. James, Wichita; the Rev. Helen Hoch, Calvary, Yates Center: Marilyn Milhon, St. James, Wichita; Ginger Shields, St. Thomas, Overland Park; Lonnie Isaak, Epiphany, Independence; June Mendenhall, Epiphany, Sedan; Candy Scarborough, Epiphany, Independence: and Beverly Winston, St. Paul s, Coffeyville. Beth Criss, President United Thank Offering St. Paul s, Coffeyville... $ St. Paul s, Coffeyville...$ St. Martin in the Field, Edwardsville...$ St. Andrew s, Emporia... $ St. Mary s, Galena... $ Trinity, Lawrence...$ St. Paul s, Leavenworth... $ St. Paul s, Leavenworth... $ St. Matthew s, Newton...$ Grace, Ottawa... $ Epiphany, Sedan...$ St. Luke s, Shawnee... $ Grace Cathedral, Topeka...$ St. Luke s, Wamego...$ St. Luke s, Wamego... $ St. Bartholomew s, Wichita... $

43 St. Bartholomew s, Wichita...$50.00 St. James, Wichita...$ St. John s, Wichita... $ St. John's, Wichita...$ St. Stephen s, Wichita... $ Grace, Winfield...$ Total...$6, Check sent to The United Thank Offering national office on = $6, June Mendenhall Adult Formation The Adult Formation Committee oversees the work of adult Christian education and spiritual development. We seek to provide educational opportunities supporting Christian growth, formation and ministry with the goal of promoting a deeper relationship with God, through Jesus Christ. The Education for Ministry program continues to be a vibrant program. In , we had 13 EFM groups and 81 people participating in EFM. At the end of the year, 24 people graduated from the EFM program. During the year, we had 12 groups and 103 people participating in EFM. Thus, 46 new people enrolled for EFM for In 2013, 18 people attended EFM mentor training, including eight new mentors. We plan on having annual training every year in June at Bethany Place and Grace Cathedral. Mike Morrow, Chair Campus Ministry Council With God s help those connected to the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Campus Ministry efforts, aspire to live a life of faith that deepens our spirituality as we seek to bring about God s dream of a reconciled world. We believe the transformative power of this reconciliation comes in our common life together and through common practices that shape and form us for God s reconciling work in the world. Together we teach and learn, cook and eat, laugh and cry, praying often as we seek to nurture and support one another. All the while, we acknowledge that God s grace and love often acts in ways beyond our wildest comprehension and sometimes even our powers of observation. This faith we live out as we seek to bring about God s dream of a reconciled world is contextual, meaning its expression is shaped by the community out of which it arises and by the community it reaches out to in ministry. The ministry highlights below offer a glimpse of this contextual expression. Kansas State University Canterbury Club and Bishop s Advisory Committee Welcomed two new peer ministers to our team: sophomore, Molly Weaver and junior, Sarah Haley. With the arrival of St. Paul s Episcopal Church Manhattan s new rector, the Reverend Patrick Funston, began revitalizing the relationship between St. Paul s and KSU Canterbury. Partnered with the Rev. Patrick Funston, St. Paul s, Manhattan, and reached out to KSU community with Ashes to Go on Ash Wednesday. Hosted several guest speakers including Father Art Rathbun who explored the area of our 43

44 faith stories and discernment, Claire Carlson and Hana Johnson who shared their faith story and the process of discerning their ministry role and all they gained as a summer camp counselor at Camp War Eagle. Celebrated 10 years of serving breakfast to those in the Manhattan community at Happy Kitchen. The Bishop s Advisory Committee said goodbye to Dale Shipps, who completed two terms, and two longtime members, Frank Connizzo and Father Art Rathbun. The Bishop s Advisory Committee welcomed Susan Dillinger (of St. Luke s Episcopal Church in Wamego) as the new Vice President, Molly Weaver- peer minister liaison, Tom Synder, Jayson Sullivan, and Marian Fuller (all from St. Paul s Episcopal Church in Manhattan) to its ministry endeavors in June of Under the leadership of the Bishop s Advisory Committee member s leadership, summer of 2013 the entire house received a new exterior coat of paint, revamped landscaping in the front yard, and painted three bedrooms with a fresh coat of paint. Kansas University Canterbury Club and Bishop s Advisory Committee Welcomed our new Missioner, the Rev. Stephanie Jenkins, and her family to Lawrence. Welcomed three new peer ministers to our team: juniors Alex Kezar and Emily Shipman, and freshman John Olson. Strengthened our connection to Trinity, Lawrence and began exploring an expanded relationship with St. Margaret s, Lawrence. Hosted several guest speakers including Kristin Bollig who spoke about The Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty, and Shegufta Huma, a KU student who spoke about personal faith identity as a young Muslim woman. Hosted several very successful Canterbury community workdays in which the Bishop s Committee members and several members from local parishes came to help with upkeep and beautification of our house. Celebrated seven years of volunteering with the Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry. Purchased a Joy to the World Basket through Heifer International (includes two sheep, four goats, one heifer and two llamas) using donations and the money we had raised through our Cans for Cows program. Under the leadership of the Bishop s Advisory Committee member s leadership, the gardens and front lawn received extensive work, addition of composter was completed, a fire pit (Boy Scouts of America Eagle project) was created in the backyard, the vent hood was replaced and vented to outside the house to accommodate cooking needs for Tuesday night dinners, and rewiring of kitchen to accommodate needed usage was completed. Parish-based Ministry St. Andrew s Emporia and Emporia State University Canterbury Club St. Andrew s welcomed a new priest within the past year, and last fall they began a period of assessment and discernment of their campus ministry while maintaining the Wednesday night pattern of worship and a meal with students from Emporia State University. Beginning the fall of 2014, St. Andrew s Episcopal Church and Emporia State University Canterbury Club have two exploratory campus ministry efforts born out of the past year s discernment. First, they will gather Episcopal students and meet regularly om campus to discern what sort of campus ministry presence is most meaningful, building this core group before turning their focus outward. Secondly, a weekly centering prayer group for 44

45 staff and faculty of Emporia State University is forming under the lay leadership of a parish member from St. Andrew s, Emporia. Episcopal Campus Ministry of Wichita Episcopal Campus Ministry of Wichita (ECMoW), a collaborative effort between six congregations in the Wichita area (Good Shepherd, St. James, St. John s and St. Stephen s, Wichita, along with St. Jude s, Wellington and St. Andrew s, Derby) and students from Friends University, Wichita State University, Newman University and Butler Community College, began in January 2009 as an active club/organization on the campus of Wichita State University (WSU). In the spring of 2012 worship shifted from WSU to a local parish, still keeping in the contemplative format. While this change was initially due to a scheduling conflict with WSU, students identified the experience of worshipping at a parish as a more sacred feeling. The desire to have prayer books available and use of a kitchen also contributed to the ease of the gathering (parishes provide a meal for the students on a rotating basis). ECMoW began worshipping at a different parish in the Wichita area each academic year, this past year worshipping and sharing a meal at St. James, and has found gathering in various worship spaces and communities to be a rich experience. Grace, Chanute Grace, Chanute continues to be present at Neosho Community College s Move-in-Day, offering a helping hand, and at graduation with a special blessing service for students. In between, Grace is providing dinners for the athletes, is involved with the foster family program, coordinates out-reach projects with women s teams, provides a place for students to study, and offers bible study and prayer with teams before home games. The campus ministry presence and ministry is deeply embedded into the members of Grace Episcopal Church. St. Peter s, Pittsburg and Pittsburg State University Canterbury Club St. Peter s, Pittsburg began its campus ministry efforts focused on Pittsburg State University s Music Department, providing five scholarships to students who shared their gifts in the St. Peter s choir. Out of this ministry evolved the Canterbury Club at Pittsburg State University. It is the newest establishment of Episcopal Campus Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. In , Pittsburg State Canterbury initiated on and offcampus hospitality events, successfully holding programs every other week on Tuesday evenings and their first election in May of They began the last academic year with only five to seven regular attendees, but at the end of April and May they regularly ministered to nine to eleven students and community members on Tuesday nights. For the academic year they plan to regularly minister to people on a weekly basis. Their focus for the upcoming year is partnering with St. Peter s to expand this ministry by providing study space with refreshments and Wi-Fi connectivity for students during finals weeks, in addition to participation in the Pittsburg State University community fair and creation of new promotional efforts on campus. St. John s, Parsons Over the last five years St. John s Laundry and Latté), a weekly space and help for students to do their laundry, has added personal touches of love and care along the way. Students receive birthday cards that also offer one extra load of laundry at a time of their choosing, and bags of school supplies have accompanied the first loads of laundry in mid- August, along with a cookout at the end of the spring semester. St. John s hosts a Thanksgiving Day dinner for the students and their coaches, which has 45

46 grown to include any college student unable to go home for the holiday, residents of the fixed-income apartments behind the church, the local youth crisis shelter, and parish members. St. Timothy s, Iola St. Timothy s, Iola has long had a passion for feeding the community. It was only natural that our entry into campus ministry came by way of food. In January 2013 they learned the men s basketball team, practicing during winter break, didn t have access to the cafeteria. Their budget was far too limited to eat out for three meals a day so the 31 members of the church set to work. They organized 40 home cooked meals for 50 people over 20 days. The student athletes ate in the parish hall, and they sent take-out containers with leftovers back after dinner. Relationships were formed, free tickets to games were offered and students helped with clean up each evening and joined them for a week s commitment in our BackSnacks project for elementary students, a program that provides a weekends worth of healthy snacks in backpacks to at-risk elementary students. The student athletes were quick to say thank you and offer hugs. Campus Missioner The role of the Campus Missioner is to facilitate, nurture and develop the common life and practice of faith through Jesus Christ, who we believe to be an expression of God s transformative and reconciling love. During my first year serving as your Campus Missioner, I have brought an additional focus to understanding the needs of campus ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Countless conversations with peer ministers, college students, former peer ministers, interns, parishes, the bishop, priests, deacons, Council of Trustees members, Campus Ministry Council members, the Youth Missioner, as well as Bishop s Advisory Committee members, have occurred. With God s help and, these, my partners in this ministry, I have seen a refined vision for campus ministry emerge. The perspective and insights of the peer ministers is foundational to this refined vision. I meet regularly with our peer ministers and college students to listen to what is taking place in their lives and discern where God s reconciling love is needed and/or is leading them. I help them deepen their own faith journey by focusing on the following four spiritual guides faith formation, Christian community, discernment, and leadership development (see image at beginning of report) so they then can connect with their peers and offer a similar ministry of presence grounded in the Episcopal tradition. In addition to our day-to-day interactions, each semester I work with peers to outline their formation focus on the above given spiritual guides, I develop weekend peer retreats with our interns where peer ministers receive additional training to support their ministry, and I support them in their weekly program ministry efforts. The Holy Spirit guides us in all of this, and more, shaping our common life together as we bring about God s dream of a reconciled world. Finally, I undertook two large projects this first year to further support campus ministry in critical ways. With the first project, I revamped the Peer Minister Handbook to a resource book of more than 50 pages. I also developed a new campus ministry website, Campus Ministry Council Highlights The Campus Ministry Council evolved from what was the Bishop s Higher Education Committee (a smaller group) with the aim of even more effectively representing the interests of 46

47 the entire variety of our diocesanwide campus ministries in helping develop, coordinate and support/sustain them all. The diocesan bishop appoints a chairperson for the Campus Ministry Council as well as invites a liaison from the diocesan Council of Trustees to work with the Campus Ministry Council and collaborate with the Campus Missioner in advising the bishop regarding campus ministry matters. Membership on the Campus Ministry Council is determined by the diocesan convocations. Over the past year the Campus Ministry Council gathered in September 2013 for their annual retreat where they chose a sub-topical team/s according to their interest and developed goals for the sub-topical team. They also enjoyed meals together and grounded themselves in worship. Highlights of the Campus Ministry Council s work this past year include: An intensive focus of the Campus Ministry Council, peer ministers and Campus Missioner working with diocesan Youth Ministry. Peer ministers serve as a sponsor at one youth event each year, the Campus Missioner served as chaplain at Happening #88 and MEGA Camp and also offered pastoral support at MIQRA, and many from the Campus Ministry Council served as sponsors at youth events. Finalized the Campus Ministry Council charter. Developed a Campus Ministry Council mission statement. Set and began achieving short and long term topical team goals (focused on diocesan wide communication, 2-year colleges, strategic planning, peer minister formation, bridging youth to young adult). The Rev. Stephanie Jenkins, Campus Missioner Commission on Ministry In 2013, the Commission on Ministry in the Diocese of Kansas met on February 2, May 4 and October 24. The convocational discernment teams entered their third year of ministry. They offer an alternative to the former model of parish discernment teams for those seeking Holy Orders. All four convocational teams conducted discernment with at least one nominee during the calendar year. On August 2-3, the Commission on Ministry hosted a Vocationers Retreat for those discerning a call to Holy Orders. The retreat was facilitated by Deacon Beth Drumm and Michael Funston. For the third consecutive year, the weekend was a great success, with many from around the diocese attending. The Commission recommended seven people to be admitted as Postulants, and two were named Candidates. Michele Moss, Administrator Communications During 2013 I worked to support the mission and ministry of the diocese, and of the office of the bishop, in a variety of ways. Six 12-page issues of The Harvest, the diocesan newspaper, were mailed to about 4,800 subscribers. DioLog, the biweekly diocesan electronic newsletter, remains an important way to share information with lay leaders and clergy, as well as others interested in ministry in the diocese. I also made regular updates to the diocesan website, and regularly posted to the diocese s Facebook page and Twitter feed. 47

48 In addition to these primary communication efforts of the diocese, I produced several other publications: The annual Directory and Journal, and was responsible for its canonical distribution; The annual information book for delegates to Diocesan Convention; The diocesan Cycle of Prayer, which is posted online; The funeral bulletin at the time of the death of the Rev. Juli Sifers; and Liturgies for diocesan events, including the visit of the Presiding Bishop to the diocese in October, two ordination services, the annual Chrism Mass and Diocesan Convention I also continue my work as information technology manager for the diocesan office, where I help oversee the server and 10 workstations, as well as various printers and the wireless system. I also am responsible for the audio-visual needs of Diocesan Convention. I also provided some initial support to the new Bishop Kemper School for Ministry by creating their website and sharing information about the school s creation and activities through stories on Episcopal News Service. In the wider church, I led a workshop for an all-day parish communicators event in the Diocese of Western New York in Buffalo. I also was elected to serve as chair of the Standing Commission on Communications and Information Technology, one of the Episcopal Church s official interim standing commissions, for which I previously had served as secretary. It continues to be my great pleasure to serve the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas by sharing the story of God s love for God s people through the ministry of communications. Melodie Woerman, Director of Communications Congregational Development Committee The Congregational Development Committee continued its mission of finding ways to help support congregations of all sizes and locations to grow and thrive in their ministry as God's people. Over the past year the committee has worked to provide support and insight for the diocesan staff regarding new congregations and congregations in crisis. Many of the members of the committee have, coincidentally, moved on to different ministries outside the diocese over the past year so a reconstituting of the group will be the first order of business in the new year. The Rev. Rob Baldwin, Chair Development and Stewardship Committee The primary focus for the Development and Stewardship Committee was on obtaining funding for the Leadership Center. Members of the committee and others in the diocese worked in several areas of fund development. These efforts are beginning to show the results that will be needed to complete the funding for the leadership center. I would again like to thank all those who are so generously giving of time, talent and treasure. Special thanks go to the diocesan staff for their work on this. Without all of these good people we would not be able to do the work we are doing in this effort. 48

49 Members of the committee have been working with congregations in the diocese on their stewardship programs. There seems to be a growing interest in learning new ways to do stewardship, and the committee members are always willing to help with this. We look forward to expanding the committee next year so that we can work in new areas of stewardship. The Rev. Art Rathbun, chair Kansas to Kenya 2013 was an incredible year of accomplishment for Kansas 2 Kenya. Approximately 45 people traveled to Kenya in 2013, split between a college team, a medical team and a community team. The 2013 Community Team was led by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lake, with the Rev. Gail Greenwell serving as the team chaplain. The 2013 Medical Team was be led by Diane Kruger and Dr. Pat Parker, with the Rev. Scott Gunn serving as the team chaplain. These teams were composed of team members with careers in Kansas ranging from engineering, library science, business, nursing, mental health, pharmacy, medicine and nutrition. The 2013 College Team was led by the Rev. Patrick Funston and Taylor Mather, with Bishop Dean Wolfe as an important part of the team. Projects were wide and varied. The following is a list of accomplishments achieved in 2013: In Maai Mahiu, completed three houses through All Saints Church using Habitat for Humanity design. Completed construction of a safe house for women who are victims of domestic violence. K2K Medical Team provided care to the sick in Mirangine and Nakuru with thousands of prescriptions dispensed free-of-charge. Provided 15 HydrAid biosand water filtration devices and built rain water collection systems to provide safe drinking water. Partnered with UNDP of Kenya to provide hundreds of treated mosquito nets to children and pregnant women. Installed Chapin Living Waters slow drip irrigation systems and developed marketing for these through a local environmental club. Conducted seminars for women on such topics as women s rights, infant and maternal health, nutrition, dental care, and HIV. Launched microfinance program with Five Talents and ACK Diocese of Nakuru to bring economic development to central Kenya. Furnished the Osborne Library and, in partnership with Worldreader International, downloaded thousands of books to e-readers. Partnered with Kijabe Hospital to provide monthly preventative dental care to communities. K2K donated the mobile dental equipment. Continued education/leadership awards program at Ngeya School coupled with soccer clinic. Provided soccer balls to schools. Sponsored the first Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings in Maai Mahiu and donated hundreds of AA and NA books to treat substance abuse. Provided school lunch through All Saints Church to orphans who otherwise would not have received a lunch during school. Provided fees for children to attend secondary school. 49

50 Provided business consultation to women seeking to develop or expand businesses through K2K Economic Gardening Project. Built solar dehydrators to preserve food. The K2K steering committee consists of the Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe, John Osborne (chairperson), the Rev. Jan Chubb, the Rev. Robert Terrill, Mr. Robert Parker, Mr. Doug Anning, Dr. Stephen Segebrecht, Mr. Mark Truitt and Mr. Carl McCaffree. Dr. Segebrecht also serves as Director of K2K. The various coordinators for Kansas 2 Kenya are Jay Vander Velde for economic development, Sandy Proctor and Pam Payden for hunger and nutrition, Austin Essenburg for housing, Simon Nyambura for universal education, Linda Vander Velde for Osborne Library, Nyakio Lake for gender equality, Pam Paden and Sandy Proctor for child health, Linda Kisker for maternal health, Vicki Sharp for major diseases, Gary Chubb for environment and sustainable agriculture, and Steve Segebrecht for global partnerships. Grace Mather has served as an administrative assistant, and Chris Worley has served as administrative assistant for the website and mass media. Deacon Barbara Gibson has served as the K2K grant coordinator and helps with finances. Gisela Bartling and Jay Currie have provided K2K accounting. Melodie Woerman has provided needed communication to the diocese. All the things that have been achieved would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers and particularly our parish families who have given sacrificially to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in Kenya. The very act of people here in Kansas forming relationships with those in Kenya has allowed K2K to live into its mission of community transforming community. Deacon Stephen L. Segebrecht, Director Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee In consultation with the bishop, the Liturgy, Arts and Music Committee plans, creates and evaluates diocesan worship services. These include the several services during the annual diocesan convention, the ordinations of deacons and presbyters, and the Chrism Mass held on the Tuesday of Holy Week. In addition, the committee offers resources and consultation on liturgical matters to the parishes and clergy of the diocese. The committee schedules three meetings a year on the second Friday in February, June and November. When necessary, discussions between meetings take place online via the LAM Facebook group and by . Current members of the committee are the Rev. Barbara Bloxsom, co-chair; Mr. Kent Wingerson, co-chair; Ms. Kristi Baker; Mr. Steve Burk, Deacon Deedee Evans; the Very Rev. Steve Lipscomb; and Dr. Ken Walker. The Canon to the Ordinary serves the committee as diocesan staff support. The Rev. Barbara Bloxsom, co-chair Mission and Outreach Committee This committee began 2013 with a retreat gathering in early March. This marked a new year with a new core group of committee members, so we gathered together for a weekend and used the opportunity to join in fellowship, learning, prayer and reflection. We learned about the some of the resources and outreach opportunities here in the Diocese of Kansas by guest presentations from Barb Andres, Executive Director of Episcopal Social Services; John Hornbeck, President/CEO of Episcopal Community Services; and Deacon Peg Flynn with Episcopal 50

51 Wichita Area Refugee Ministry (EWARM). In addition, a few words of inspiration and support were provided by Bishop Wolfe. Much of what the committee brainstormed on were ideas on how we as a committee might be more present among the diocese and how we might be able to continue supporting outreach opportunities throughout the diocese and how to initiate a program to educate and train leaders and volunteers in exploring, discerning and implementing outreach opportunities on a parish level, especially for our smaller parishes who may be struggling with this need. The 2014 budget was proposed and voted upon to present to the Council of Trustees before forwarding at convention for final approval. Initiatives on recruiting additional committee members were also discussed and will be actively implemented in This committee annually provides United Thank Offering grant applicant recommendations for the bishop s approval for final selection from our biocese to be presented to the Episcopal Church. We were blessed to hear that the EWARM ministry was awarded a grant for approximately $24,000 from the UTO Board of the Episcopal Church. Millennium Development Goals grants were also approved by this committee in support of Haiti and Kenya ministries. Lastly, thanks to the initiative of committee member the Rev. David Lynch, information was provided on the need for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to be available in our parishes. The opportunity to purchase these at a reduced price was initiated, along with resource information and training opportunities. The response was well received and action was implemented in many parishes. The Mission and Outreach Committee is dedicated to supporting mission, outreach and social justice initiatives. Our focus continues to be education and advocacy, but identifying hunger on a local, national and international level still remains a large part of our ministry. We are grateful for the many blessings our parishes provide in supporting this call. Deacon Fran Wheeler, Chair Registrar The Registrar recorded all official acts of the Bishop for 2013; a summary of those acts appears elsewhere in this Journal (following the Convention minutes appendices). The Letters Dimissory issued and received were recorded. 43 licenses were issued and recorded for Eucharistic Ministers to administer the consecrated sacraments at a celebration of Holy Eucharist, and 32 licenses were issued to Eucharistic Visitors to take the consecrated elements to homebound parishioners. 10 Worship Leader licenses were issued and 1 Preachers license. All confirmations and receptions have been entered in the master register. The records of Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders were kept up-to-date, and their progress was noted as required by church canons. The annual report of all clergy canonically resident in the diocese, the clergy licensed by the Bishop to officiate in the diocese, those ordained and those received or transferred were sent to the Recorder of Ordinations, in compliance with church canons. Michele Moss, Registrar Youth Commission The mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas youth program is to gather, equip and send young disciples of Jesus Christ to witness to God s reconciling love. We strive to accomplish this mission by providing quality youth programs and events that are biblically based for the entire diocese, and offering support and training for parish youth ministry programs in their various stages of development. 51

52 Find out more about the diocesan youth program at Here are the specific ways we fulfilled our mission this year: Gather Hosted the annual Miqra event at Grace Cathedral and St. David s, Topeka. 43 high school and 41 junior high aged youth attended. The reading was broadcast live via web streaming. Educational focus was on the Old Testament. Hosted New Beginnings event for junior high youth at St. Michael s, Mission. 28 junior high youth attended, 24 senior high youth and 19 adults served on staff. Educational focus was on the Greatest Commandment. Hosted MegaCamp at Camp Wood YMCA in Elmdale. MegaCamp combines all three age sessions into one week but still with separate program and activities for each age group. This year s program was Found, Known, Loved. 65 elementary, 83 junior high, 52 senior high and 48 adults participated. Hosted annual MissionPalooza event with the Diocese of West Missouri. 65 youth and 36 Equip adults participated in the event. Hosted Fall Fun Fest event at St. Margaret s, Lawrence to welcome youth who have not participated in diocesan youth events. 80 youth and 20 adults participated. Hosted Happening event for high school youth at St. Thomas, Overland Park and St. Aidan s, Olathe. The Happening program is one of the primary evangelism tools for the diocesan youth program. The event is put on by teens for teens, with youth sharing their faith with one another. 41 youth and 29 adults participated. Hosted ADVENTure event at St. Andrew s, Emporia. This new event was designed by two youth and focused on the season of Advent. 29 youth and 16 adults participated. Hosted Recharge retreat for adult youth ministers at Camp Wood YMCA. 15 adult leaders from the diocese attended. The program was based on the book Dangerous Wonder by Mike Yaconnelli. Trained 10 new and 5 returning high school students as peer ministers to take positions of leadership in their parishes and at diocesan events. Trainings were held throughout the year at youth events and two special retreats for peer ministers. Training includes the peer ministry curriculum developed by Barbara Varenhorst and the Peer Ministry Institute. Met with Youth Commission representatives four times to determine direction for the diocesan youth program. The Youth Commission engaged 16 youth and 6 adult leaders in Prepared youth delegates to participate in Diocesan Convention. Approximately 11 youth were involved with the convention as delegates and pages. Offered Safeguarding God s Children Training in-person and online as needed. Created new website with information about diocesan youth programs. The website contains news, dates and information about upcoming youth events, and applications for those events. There are also numerous promotional videos about diocesan and national youth events. Worked individually with parishes and youth ministers to establish vision and direction for parish youth ministries. Facilitated communication for adult youth ministers to develop collegial relationships. 52

53 Send Provided pastoral care to adult youth ministers, peer ministers, youth commissioners and other youth in the diocese. Trained counselors and staff for camp ministry through orientation. Trained one college student for youth ministry through the Diocese of Kansas summer youth ministry internship program Equipped youth of the diocese to read the Bible through Miqra program. Involved youth in vital leadership roles in all diocesan youth events. Recruited and trained youth to give sermons. Trained youth to share their faith through talks at New Beginnings and Happening. Trained youth to take roles in liturgy. Trained youth to be small group facilitators through New Beginnings and Happening. Peer ministers utilized their leadership skills to welcome new students at youth events, help plan events and incorporate other youth into leadership roles. Peer ministers and youth commissioners gave talks and sermons at events. Peer ministers assumed roles of liturgical leadership at youth events. Peer ministers and youth commission members visited parishes to encourage participation in MegaCamp and other diocesan events. Peer ministers and youth commission members made personal invitations and phone calls for students to attend youth events. Peer ministers offered pastoral care to peers in crisis and directed to proper resources to receive help. Youth Missioner visited parishes to make presentations about diocesan youth programs. Youth Missioner visited 15 parishes, all four clericus meetings, and all three campus ministry locations. Participated in Province VII Youth Network by attending two Province VII Youth Network meetings. Approximately 100 youth and adults from our diocese and the Diocese of West Missouri served cooperatively in mission work at eight different work sites in the Kansas City metro area through the MissionPalooza program. Karen Schlabach, Youth Missioner 53

54 2014 Apportionment Schedule TRUSTEE ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE BASE BASE APPORT. PERCENT RATE NORTHEAST CONVOCATION Atchison, Trinity 158, , , , ,416 33, % 17.10% Edwardsville, St. Martin s 29,030 31,415 34,274 31,120 31,120 4, % 13.42% Kansas City, St. Paul s 123,791 98, , , ,491 20, % 15.95% Lawrence, St. Margaret s 227, , , , ,311 37, % 17.36% Lawrence, Trinity 413, , , , ,845 64, % 18.16% Leavenworth, St. Paul s 231, , , , ,700 41, % 17.52% Mission, St. Michael s 1,147,058 1,183,032 1,256,691 1,233,713 1,224, , % 19.06% Olathe, St. Aidan s 151, , , , ,739 26, % 16.65% Ottawa, Grace 58,816 52,791 28,971 48,472 43,411 5, % 13.41% Overland Park, St. Thomas 412, , , , , , % 18.62% Shawnee, St. Luke s 195, , , , ,691 35, % 17.23% Stilwell, St. Francis 45,663 48,761 47,104 50,154 48,673 6, % 13.44% TOTAL 3,195,820 3,320,667 3,340,435 3,558,209 3,403, , % 18.02% SOUTHEAST CONVOCATION Chanute, Grace 75,646 82,590 84, ,742 89,608 13, % 14.73% Coffeyville, St. Paul s 128, , ,223 78,678 78,678 11, % 14.52% Galena, St. Mary s 18,520 19,561 24,965 29,283 24,603 3, % 13.41% Independence, Epiphany 71,595 69,084 67,206 61,247 60,000 60,000 8, % 13.92% Iola, St. Timothy s 28,229 29,380 39,349 45,748 38,159 5, % 13.43% Neodesha, Ascension 15,960 22,543 28,370 22,246 22,246 2, % 13.43% Parsons, St. John s 36,120 43,592 61,269 49,526 49,526 6, % 13.42% Pittsburg, St. Peter s 91,193 99, , , ,290 16, % 15.20% Sedan, Epiphany 134, , , , ,873 29, % 16.84% Yates Center, Calvary 8,650 8,806 10,394 15,490 11,563 1, % 13.39% TOTAL 609, , , , ,546 98, % 14.97% NORTHWEST CONVOCATION Abilene, St. John s 43,679 62, ,623 42,470 42,470 5, % 13.42% Blue Rapids, St. Mark s 7,827 7,233 11,386 8,531 8,531 1, % 13.43% Clay Center, St. Paul s 76,676 77,685 82,678 73,798 73,798 10, % 14.39% Emporia, St. Andrew s 155, , , , ,517 27, % 16.69% Holton, St. Thomas 11,964 13,923 16,627 13,961 13,961 1, % 13.41% Junction City, Covenant 128, ,096 84,172 85,625 85,625 12, % 14.67% Manhattan, St. Paul s 194, , , , ,069 33, % 17.16% Marysville, St. Paul s 14,809 12,764 14,609 12,248 12,248 1, % 13.42% Topeka, Grace Cathedral 794, , , , , , % 18.87% Topeka, St. David s 388, , , , ,982 62, % 18.12% Wamego, St. Luke s 65,313 71,780 66,109 69,386 69,092 9, % 14.24% TOTAL 1,880,071 1,742,564 1,960,474 1,913,891 1,821, , % 17.56% SOUTHWEST CONVOCATION Arkansas City, Trinity 79,536 70,003 67,784 73,060 70,282 10, % 14.29% Derby, St. Andrew s 92, , , , ,380 17, % 15.45% El Dorado, Trinity 168, , , , ,150 24, % 16.45% Newton, St. Matthew s 108, , , , ,281 18, % 15.68% Wellington, St. Jude s 15,374 15,534 17,008 15,757 15,757 2, % 13.40% Wichita, Good Shepherd 388, , , , ,025 66, % 18.19% Wichita, St. Bartholomew s 53,420 49,236 44,728 43,292 42,000 42,000 5, % 13.43% Wichita, St. Christopher s 40,044 37,522 37,516 16,542 16,000 16,000 2, % 13.43% Wichita, St. James 614, , , , , , % 18.61% Wichita, St. John s 305, , , , ,288 57, % 18.02% Wichita, St. Stephen s 289, , , , ,404 49, % 17.79% Winfi eld, Grace 103, , , , ,906 15, % 15.14% TOTAL 2,260,296 2,148,908 2,300,028 2,197,187 2,143, , % 17.37% GRAND TOTALS 7,945,299 7,855,024 8,318,415 8,363,469 8,023,244 1,403, % 54

55 The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Common Trust Fund Balances The audited, year-end totals of the funds included in the annual publication of Common Trust Fund balances were not available at the time this Journal was produced in September Once final, audited totals are available, this information can be obtained by contacting the Comptroller of the diocese at (800) or (785)

56 2014 Mission Plan, line item Income 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Apportionment 1,317,321 1,222,433 1,380,577 1,403,737 23, % Endowment Proceeds/Line of Credit 441, ,427 78, , , % Fees - Youth & other 115, , , ,000 2, % Total Income 1,874,248 1,832,983 1,606,169 1,744, , % Adult Formation 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Commission Expenses % Travel 1, ,200 1, % Education For Ministry (EFM) 6,650 4,661 6,650 6, % Cursillo % Via Media % Spiritual Development-Training % Total Adult Formation 9,700 5,200 9,350 9, % Bethany Place 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Supplies 1,450 2,145 2,450 2, % Utilities 5,000 2,683 4,500 6,500 2, % Building Services Contracts 3,000 1,312 2,500 2, % Maintenance 12,000 14,641 12,000 13,000 1, % Total Bethany Place 21,450 20,781 21,450 24,750 3, % Bishop Kemper School for Ministry 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Student Support ,500 8,500 School for Ministry Support ,000 22,000 Travel 1, Meals 3,000 4,726 4, , % Lodging 1, , , % Faculty Honorariums 3,000 7,665 3, , % Total Bishop Kemper School for Ministry 8,500 13,223 8,500 30,500 22, % Campus Ministries 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Auto Expense 13,175 9,743 6,750 6, % Auto Escrow 7,200 7, ,400 3,400 Lodging 1,000 1, , % Maintenance - University of Kansas 16,650 16,650 16,650 16, % Maintenance - Kansas State University 13,500 13,500 13,500 13, % Campus Ministries - Parish Based 6,900 7,800 3,785 3, % Travel 3,600 2,142 1,800 2, % Meetings/Gatherings 1, % Offi ce Supplies 500 1, % Telecommunications 2,400 2,143 1,400 1, % Campus Ministry Interns 20,000 21,217 20,000 20, % Ministry Program Expenses 6,000 6,359 6,000 6, % Total Campus Ministries 91,925 90,644 71,135 74,535 3, % 56

57 2014 Mission Plan, line item Church Planter 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel Telecommunications Continuing Education Total Church Planter Clergy Support 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Gathering of Presbyters , % Archdeacons % Clergy Gatherings % Deacons Retreat 500 4, % Convocation Deans 8,000 8,000 8,000 8, % Chrism Mass 1,400 1,649 1,300 1, % Total Clergy Support 11,400 25,444 10,550 10, % Commission on Ministry 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Commission Expense 1, ,000 1, % Travel (Seminarians) 1, ,200 1, % Supplies % Conferences/Retreats 1, ,500 1, % Background Investigations 500 2, % Ordination Services % Ordination Examinations 1, ,000 1, % Total Commission on Ministry 6,100 4,542 6,100 6, % Communications 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel % Telephone % Website Hosting % Publication 6,300 6,262 6,300 6, % Circulation (Postage) 7,750 7,300 7,750 7, % Labeling 1,200 1,152 1,200 1, % Postage Returns 400 2, % Technology Upgrades (Software) % Online enhancements and parish support % Equipment % Episcopal Communicators 1,300 1,232 1,500 1, % Fees & Membership % Diocesan Journal 2,300 2,067 2,300 2, % Total Communications 22,635 23,202 22,635 22, % 57

58 2014 Mission Plan, line item Community Life 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Convention Expense 5,300 41,453 5,000 5, % General Convention Deputies 14,000 39,683 14,000 14, % Anglican/Lambeth Conferences 1,300 1,300 1,300 1, % Total Community Life 20,600 82,436 20,300 20, % Congregational Development 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Committee Expense % St. Paul s KC Hispanic Ministry Initiative ,000 24,000 Loan Payments - St. Margaret s ,138 45,138 Continuing Education 2, ,000 2, % Conference 4,000 2,150 4,000 4, % Search Committee Consultants 1, ,000 1, % Total Congregational Development 7,100 3,607 7,100 76,238 69, % Council of Trustees 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Bishop s Fund for Miscellaneous Task Force % Committee Expense 1,850 1,484 1,980 1, % Retreat 2, ,200 2, % Total Council of Trustees 4,750 2,647 4,680 4, % Liturgy, Arts & Music 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Diocesan Liturgies (Convent n, Ordinat n) 1, % Workshops, Information & Consultation 1, % Total Liturgy, Arts & Music 2, , % Mission Management 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Salaries - Clergy 1 375, , , ,405-11, % Health Insurance - Clergy 95,535 80,388 77,774 78, % Pension - Clergy 67,577 65,125 55,706 53,715-1, % Salaries - Lay 2 344, , , ,520 7, % Payroll Taxes - Lay 26,334 19,495 20,857 21, % Health Insurance - Lay 26,665 9,832 29,496 27,300-2, % Pension - Lay 29,400 18,510 18,815 23,415 4, % Life Insurance - Lay % Income Replacement Insurance - Lay % Health Insurance - Retirees 20,000 26,109 20,000 21,000 1, % Workers Compensation Insurance 4,120 4,488 4,120 4, % Travel 2,500 2,489 2,500 2, % Continuing Education ,000 1, % Computer Expense 20,168 14,064 20,168 21,750 1, % 58

59 2014 Mission Plan, line item Telecommunications 5,000 4,922 5,000 5, % Postage 6,360 6,365 5,500 6, % Offi ce Supplies 8,500 9,699 10,310 10, % Printing & Stationary 1, ,600 1, % Maintenance-Equipment 1, % Equipment Lease 2,500 1,968 2,500 2, % Building Services Contract 1, ,000 1, % Utilities 9,300 6,552 9,000 9, % Property & Liability Insurance 15,700 18,094 18,700 19, % Miscellaneous Expenses % Operating Fund Reserve 40,000 40,000 40,000 40, % Independent Audit 17,000 19,211 17,000 18,750 1, % Total Mission Management 1,123,420 1,005, , ,310 3, % 1 Clergy salaries include the salaries for the Bishop, the Canon to the Ordinary, one Campus Missioner and one-third of the salary of a Church Planter. 2 Lay salaries include the salaries for the Assistant to the Bishop, the Assistant to the Canon, the Director of Communications, the Comptroller, the Youth Missioner, one part-time Receptionist and one part-time Custodian. Mission and Outreach 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change General Convention Assessment 288, , , ,180 8, % Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness % Provincial Synod Assessment 2,078 2,199 2,199 2, % Jubilee Outreach Ministries % Commission Expense % Kansas Ecumenical Ministries 0 0 1,000 1, % Episcopal Community Services-Kansas City 1,000 1,000 1,000 1, % Episcopal Social Services-Wichita 1,000 1,000 1,000 1, % Bishop Seabury Academy 1,000 1,000 1,000 1, % Environmental Stewardship % Millennium Development Goals 12,000 6,000 12,000 12, % Total Mission and Outreach 306, , , ,929 8, % 59

60 2014 Mission Plan, line item Office of the Bishop 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Telecommunications 2,400 3,427 2,400 2, % Lodging 3,600 4,559 3,600 3, % Auto Escrow 6,100 6, ,200 8,200 Auto Expenses 9,000 11,638 9,000 9, % Air Travel 2,750 1,819 2,750 2, % Meals/Host 4,000 4,532 4,000 4, % House of Bishops 3,000 1,885 3,000 3, % Travel - Other 1,000 2,111 1,000 1, % Professional Development 1, ,000 1, % Subscriptions % Staff Development ,000 2,000 Conferences/Continuing Education % Supplies % Total Office of the Bishop 34,200 37,444 28,100 38,300 10, % Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 1,500 1,330 1,500 1, % Professional Expenses % Fresh Start 1,000 1,026 1,000 1, % Telecommunications 1, ,500 1, % Auto Expense 8,000 6,567 8,000 8, % Auto Escrow 3,900 3, ,100 6,100 Lodging 1, ,000 1, % Meals 1, ,000 1, % Subscriptions % Professional Development 1,800 1,469 1,800 1, % Total Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 20,300 17,178 16,400 22,500 6, % Seminarian Support 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Clergy Internship/Mentoring/Recruitment 72,000 52,000 36,000 42,000 6, % Seminarian Support 10,000 5,400 10,000 10, % Total Seminarian Support 82,000 57,400 46,000 52,000 6, % 60

61 2014 Mission Plan, line item Stewardship & Development 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel 1, Auto Expense 3,000 2, Auto Escrow 3,400 1, Meals 1, Lodging 1, Telecommunication 1, Continuing Education 500 1, Supplies & Resources 1,500 1, Commission Expense 2, ,000 1, % Total Stewardship & Development 15,400 8, ,000 1, % Youth Ministries 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change Auto Expense 3,000 3,359 3,000 3, % Auto Escrow 3,400 3, ,400 3,400 Resources 1, ,000 1, % Recharge: Youth Leader Retreat 0 1, % Peer Ministry % Continuing Education % Training for Youth Ministers % Camp Wood Expense 63,000 76,801 63,000 63, % High School Spiritual Retreat 250 2, % Junior High Spiritual Retreat 250 1, % Miqra: A Public Reading of Scripture 250 6, % MissionPalooza: Urban Ministry Experience % ADVENTure: Retreat about Advent Wilderness Backpack Camping Trip Girls Only/Guys Only Fall Festival Evangelism Event 250 2, % Mustard Seeds Music Background Checks % National & Provincial Youth Event 1, ,000 3,000 2, % Summer Interns 3,000 3,180 3,000 3, % Safe Guarding God s Children % Telecommunications 2,500 1,375 2,500 2, % Travel 1, ,250 1, % Offi ce Expenses 3,500 1,621 3,500 3, % Total Youth Ministries 85, ,830 81,750 87,050 5, % TOTAL EXPENSES 2012 Proposal 2012 Actual 2013 Proposal 2014 Proposal $ Change % Change 1,874,248 1,805,023 1,606,169 1,744, , % 61

62 Parish financial data from parochial reports Northeast Convocation 62

63 Parish financial data from parochial reports Northwest Convocation 63

64 Parish financial data from parochial reports Southeast Convocation 64

65 Parish financial data from parochial reports Southwest Convocation 65

66 Parish financial data from parochial reports Summary of all convocations 66