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1 Information for Clergy and Delegates The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas October 22-24, 2015 Topeka, Kansas

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3 Table of contents Schedules and Agendas Schedule of convocation meetings...2 Proposed agenda for Diocesan Convention...3 Workshop schedule for Oct Nominees for Council of Trustees Lay nominees, 3-year term (elect 1)...5 Clergy nominees, 3-year term (elect 1)...6 Nominees for Disciplinary Board Lay nominees, 3-year term (elect 3)...7 Clergy nominees, 3-year term (elect 4)...8 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan Narrative Summary of the mission plan...14 Line items of income and expenses Apportionment schedule...21 Consent Calendar Items Courtesy resolutions Other Items Proposed rules of debate...24 Form for proposing amendments...25 Note: No debatable resolutions or proposed amendments to diocesan canons or constitution were submitted for consideration. Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 1

4 Schedule of Convocation Meetings Northeast Convocation Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m., Trinity Church, 1027 Vermont Street, Lawrence Northwest Convocation Saturday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m., Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka Southeast Convocation Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., St. John s Church, 1801 Corning, Parsons Southwest Convocation Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado All delegates are urged to attend the meeting in their Convocation. Members of the diocesan staff and the Council of Trustees will be present to provide information and answer questions. Please bring this convention book with you to your Convocation meeting and to Diocesan Convention. 2 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

5 Proposed Agenda for Diocesan Convention Most events take place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel or adjacent Maner Conference Center, except for the Thursday evening dinner and Tocher Lecture, at St. David s; and the Friday morning Eucharist, at Grace Cathedral. All venues are in Topeka. Thursday, October 22, a.m. noon Anti-racism training: How We Deal with Differences, the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Safe Church training Safeguarding God s Children, the Rev. Sharon Billman 1:30 4:30 p.m. Anti-racism training: The Illusion and Reality of Race, the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath 2 5 p.m. Safe Church training Safeguarding God s People, the Rev. Sharon Billman 4:30 7:30 p.m. Convention check-in for clergy, delegates and visitors 5:30 6:45 p.m. Dinner to benefit Youth Ministries, St. David s Church, 3916 SW 17th Avenue 7 9 p.m. Tocher Lecture: The Role of Feelings in Understanding and Nurturing Differences, the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath, St. David s Church Friday, October 23, :30 a.m. Convention Eucharist, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Avenue 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-in and lunch buffet, Sunflower Ballroom 1 5:15 p.m. Workshops (please see list on page 4) 6 7 p.m. Social hour, Sunflower Foyer 7 p.m. Banquet and awards, Sunflower Ballroom Following Banquet Saturday, October 24, 2015 Taize service, led by Youth Ministries and Campus Ministries, Wheat Room 7 8:30 a.m. Check-in and continental breakfast, Shawnee Room 8:30 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer, Sunflower Ballroom 8:45 9:45 a.m. Keynote address by Bishop Dean E. Wolfe, Sunflower Ballroom 9:45 10 a.m. Break 10 11:50 a.m. Business session, Sunflower Ballroom 11:50 a.m. Noonday Prayers, Sunflower Ballroom Noon Box lunches, Sunflower Ballroom 1 2 p.m. Business continues (if needed) and adjournment, Sunflower Ballroom Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 3

6 Workshops Offered on Friday Afternoon, October :15 p.m. Everyone attends; Sunflower Ballroom Diocesan ministries Youth ministries, Ms. Karen Schlabach Campus ministries, the Rev. Stephanie Jenkins Bishop Seabury Academy, the Very Rev. Rob Baldwin Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry, Ms. Marla Schmidt Kansas 2 Kenya, Deacon Steve Segebrecht Ministries in Haiti, Mr. Matt Tidwell and the Very Rev. Steve Lipscomb 2:30-3:45 p.m. Attend one; breakout rooms Anti-racism training: Four Levels of Oppression and of Valuing Differences, the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath General Convention updates, Mr. Mike Morrow and other deputies Innovative ministries around the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Congregational Development Committee Baptisms, weddings and funerals: windows for evangelism, Bishop Dean Wolfe Lifelong learning: Children, Ms. Gaye Lynn Huddleston; Youth, Ms. Karen Schlabach; Confirmation Programs and Education for Ministry, Mr. Larry Bingham 4-5:15 p.m. Attend one; breakout rooms Anti-racism training: Getting Started: First Steps for Valuing Differences, the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath General Convention updates, Mr. Mike Morrow and other deputies Innovative ministries around the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Congregational Development Committee What is the ordination process? The Rev. Canon Torey Lightcap and the Commission on Ministry Communications and social media, Ms. Melodie Woerman and Ms. Karen Schlabach A note about anti-racism training offered at this convention: A five-part anti-racism training is being presented at this Diocesan Convention by the Rev. Dr. William Kondrath, a noted consultant in the field of anti-racism and multiculturalism. Bishop Dean Wolfe has announced that these people need to receive the required anti-racism training within the next three years: all priests and deacons; all members of the Council of Trustees; all members of the diocesan staff; senior and junior wardens of all congregations; all Vestry members; all full-time and part-time church employees; and all persons in the ordination process. To fulfill the requirement for training, participants must attend all five parts: two workshops during the day on Thursday, Oct. 22; the Tocher Lecture the evening of Thursday, Oct. 22; and two workshops during the afternoon on Friday, Oct. 23 Additional anti-racism training opportunities will be offered in coming months, through the efforts of the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. 4 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

7 Nominees for Election Lay nominees Council of Trustees, At-large member, 3-year term (vote for 1) Gary Chubb Member, St. John s, Parsons Church leadership: Former member of Council of Trustees, including two years as president. Chair of the Upton Hall Building Committee and member of the Crossroads Campaign Committee. Current chair, Debatable Resolutions Committee. Active in Kansas to Kenya, making four trips. Former member, Commission on Ministry. Former president of the Southeast Convocation. Current member of the Vestry of St. John s. Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Current position: Professional engineer, Chubb Engineering Statement: I have enjoyed my work with the church at all levels and especially the diocesan level. My varied experience with the local church, convocation and diocese over the past 40 years provides me with a unique perspective of the challenges we face. I look forward to being an integral part of shaping the future of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Kansas. Charles Shield Member, St. Stephen s, Wichita Church leadership: Former Vestry member, St. Christopher s and St. James, Wichita. Search Committee member, St. Christopher s and St. James. Diocesan delegate from St. Stephen s, St. Christopher s and St. James. Former member of Diocesan Council and diocesan Health Committee. Eucharistic Minister. Current position: Retired physician Statement: I feel that I have been active at multiple levels in the church. I have also have been on the National Transplant Committee for four years. I m retired and I have time to devote to the church. Stephen Mann Member, St. Luke s, Shawnee Church leadership: Convention delegate and alternate, parish youth group leader, Church school teacher, Stewardship Committee, parish treasurer, lector, Eucharistic Minister, Vestry member, senior and junior warden, usher, Finance Committee, Treasurer of St. Luke s Endowment Fund. Current position: Retired Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau Statement: I am seeking the office of lay member at-large on the Council of Trustees to expand my leadership involvement in the Episcopal Church from the parish level to the diocesan level. I feel my experience will provide me with a strong base to support the mission and ministry of the Council of Trustees and the Diocese of Kansas. Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 5

8 Nominees for Election Clergy nominees Council of Trustees, At-large member, 3-year term (vote for 1) The Rev. Patrick Funston Rector, St. Paul s, Manhattan Church leadership: Completing first term on the Council of Trustees. Serves as Council liaison to the Commission on Ministry. Deputy to General Convention. Member of the Campus Ministry Council. Extensive involvement in the diocesan youth program, including camp counselor and chaplain, and adult staff at various events Current position: Rector, St. Paul s, Manhattan Statement: I am pleased to be submitting my name for reelection to the Council of Trustees. I have found it to be an enjoyable and valuable ministry. I have great love for the diocese and the church, and I ve enjoyed spending time with the other Trustees and the bishop to work toward the health of each. I have found that it is important to include younger voices on the Council when possible and enjoy giving voice to a generation not generally included in those higher-level discussions. I give thanks for all those who are submitting themselves to run for leadership offices. The Rev. Helen Hoch Vicar, Calvary, Yates Center Church leadership: Secretary and Endowment Fund chair for diocesan Episcopal Church Women. Former ECW president, vice-president, devotional life chair and Southeast Convocation representative. Current position: Vicar, Calvary, Yates Center Statement: I long have been interested in taking a more active role in the church here in the Diocese of Kansas and learning more about the workings of this Council in particular. Until recently, my career as a secondary and post-secondary teacher made that an impossibility. With my recent retirement from full-time teaching, I will now have the time to make that opportunity a possibility. 6 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

9 Nominees for Election Lay nominees Disciplinary Board, 3-year term (vote for 3) Philip Davidson Member, St. John s, Wichita Church leadership: Current member of the Disciplinary Board; former senior warden and Vestry member, former Capital Campaign co-chair, former Eucharistic Minister, former Search Committee chair. Current position: Attorney, Hinkle Law Firm Statement: I want to offer assistance to the Diocese of Kansas on issues involving allegations or requests within the purview of the Disciplinary Board. Rogene Schille Member, St. Paul s, Coffeyville Church leadership: Director and member (30-plus years) of parish Altar Guild. Member, St. Paul s Ministry Trust Committee, parish ECW treasurer, chair of the parish Coats for Kids motorcycle run, chair of parish Christmas food basket give-away. Former member, Council of Trustees. Former delegate to convention and convocation. Current position: Retired Statement: I think I can sort through all the information presented and come to a smart resolution. I am not afraid to make hard decisions. Robert Skaggs Member, St. Michael and all Angels, Mission Church leadership: Twelve years on the Council of Trustees, including two as president. Three-time deputy to General Convention. Twelve years on diocesan Finance Committee. Vestry, St. Michael s. Vestry and senior warden, St. Francis, Overland Park. Current position: Retired, Marine Corps Statement: I am running to serve the clergy of the diocese during a very stressful time in their life, to make the process as transparent as possible and to assist the Disciplinary Board in arriving at a fair and just outcome. Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 7

10 Nominees for Election Clergy nominees Disciplinary Board, 3-year term (vote for 4) The Rev. Dawn Frankfurt Rector, St. James, Wichita Church leadership: Current member of the Disciplinary Board. Member of the bishop s committee to select the new Canon to the Ordinary. Member of local group during the search for the new Campus Missioner. Current position: Rector, St. James, Wichita Statement: I am grateful to see this process continue to evolve in our church. When it has to be used, I pray that it be used with intentions to repair and heal with truth and love. The Very Rev. Steve Lipscomb Dean, Grace Cathedral, Topeka Church leadership: Current member of the Disciplinary Board. Dean of the Northwest Convocation. Chair, Commission on Ministry. Former member, Council of Trustees. Chair of the Bishop Search Transition Committee. Former member of the Apportionment Committee, Upton Hall Building Committee, Insurance Committee, Finance Committee. Former chair, Congregational Development Committee. Current position: Dean, Grace Cathedral, Topeka Statement: I am happy to continue service on this board that, I hope, is never called to meet. If there is reason to meet, then the situation will be a serious one that calls for fair-minded and open-minded listeners who know how to temper justice with mercy and who know the difference between the two. I believe I can be this type of listener and derive a fair judgment. The Rev. Jerry Rankin Priest in Charge, St. John s, Abilene Church leadership: Current position: Priest in Charge, St. John s, Abilene Statement: I am running to be of service to the larger church and the Diocese of Kansas The Rev. Shawn Streepy Rector, St. Aidan s, Olathe Church leadership: Former priest in charge, St. Aidan s; former assistant rector, St. Luke s, Shawnee; former rector, Grace, Chanute. Current position: Rector, St. Aidan s, Olathe Statement: I am running to ensure the rights of the accused are protected and the voice of the aggrieved are respected in the clergy disciplinary process, and that the truth is sought with and in love. 8 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

11 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Narrative The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas proposed 2016 mission plan Sources of Resources The proposed 2016 mission plan for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas is funded primarily through apportionment. Apportionment accounts for 77.1 percent of the resources to fund the 2016 mission plan. The remainder of the funding is provided by investment earnings (11.8 percent) and fees and other income (11.1 percent). The projected draw on the endowment for 2016 will be 5 percent. The proposed apportionment for 2016 of $1,411,314 compares to previous years as follows: 2015 $1,404, $1,403, $1,380, $1,317, $1,353, $1,357, $1,365, $1,329, $1,282, $1,194, $1,299, $1,299,205 The proposed effective apportionment rate for 2016 will remain at 17.5 percent. From 2004 through 2015, the effective rate has held steady at percent. Uses of Resources Expenses in the 2016 mission plan reflect an increase of 1 percent over The proposed expenses for 2016 and for the previous 12 years are: 2016 $1,830, $1,808, $1,744, $1,606, $1,874, $1,862, $1,798, $1,928, $1,797, $1,632, $1,402, $1,364, $1,360,205 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 9

12 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Narrative In response to requests from the convocations, there has been a slight change in format on how the mission plan is presented. As with last year s mission plan, we list separately the expected total cost of each fee-generating event under expenses, as well as the corresponding anticipated fee revenue for each event under income. Adult Formation For 2016 there will be continued emphasis on Education for Ministry (EFM) training and mentoring. The Diocese of Kansas has been deeply involved in EFM and has as many or more graduates than many dioceses of comparable size or larger. In 2015 the diocese conducted one EFM mentor training session. Bethany Place The recently remodeled Upton Hall Conference Center is being utilized more than in the past. The 22- bed conference center serves students enrolled in the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry from the dioceses of Kansas, West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas. It also hosts monthly meetings of the Council of Trustees and is available for use by parish organizations, agencies and select community organizations. Items associated with Bethany Place are the utilities, supplies, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds. Bishop Kemper School for Ministry Two years ago the Diocese of Kansas entered into a formal partnership with the dioceses of West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas to create the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. This new initiative builds on and expands the Kansas School for Ministry and continues its historic commitment to forming lay leaders, bi-vocational priests and deacons for ministry. BKSM is overseen by a board of directors with representatives from all four dioceses. The Diocese of Kansas is being asked to make a significant increase its commitment for 2016 in order to help pay the salary and benefits for its full-time dean, the Rev. Don Compier, and a part-time assistant. This section of the mission plan provides resources for the Bishop Kemper School and for partial tuition for students from the Diocese of Kansas, as determined by the dean of BKSM. Campus Ministry The Rev. Stephanie Jenkins is working with the Campus Ministry Council to configure and carry out campus ministry in the Diocese of Kansas. Two interns will be serving the diocese and assisting the Campus Missioner. Clergy Support Clergy Support encompasses important functions for the clergy of the diocese. The functions under Clergy Support include: Gathering of Presbyters Deacons Retreat Archdeacons Convocation Deans Chrism Mass 10 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

13 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Narrative Commission on Ministry The Commission on Ministry (COM) is required by Title III of the Constitutions and Canons of the Episcopal Church. The Commission on Ministry is charged with finding persons who can best fill the ministry needs of the diocese; thus, a vocational discernment process and program have been established. COM works in the discernment process not only with candidates but also with convocation discernment committees. As advisors to COM, the Examining Chaplains are responsible for reviewing the General Ordination Examinations of seminarians. Communications This area includes the cost of printing, labeling and mailing The Harvest, the diocesan quarterly magazine, as well as the diocesan Directory and Convention Journal provided to all clergy and parish offices, and expenses related to the Office of Communications.. This office also is responsible for the diocesan website and the biweekly electronic newsletter DioLog. The director also oversees diocesan social media channels, as well as printed communications for the bishop s office, and is available to consult with parishes on communication issues, including website development, and print and digital publications. Community Life This area includes items related to meetings that incorporate aspects of our common life as a community of faith. Included are the expenses for the annual Diocesan Convention, as well as the escrow for the General Convention. Because of rising costs, the escrow for General Convention, which next meets in 2018 in Austin, Texas, is increased by $2,000. Congregational Development In 2015, Dave Seifert has been assisting parishes in the search process. With his departure from the diocese, a search is ongoing for an individual to fill this role. $20,000 has been allocated to assist St. Paul s, Kansas City, with its Hispanic ministry. St. Paul s offers a weekly service in Spanish and also is deeply involved in outreach to the Hispanic community. In 2013, in an effort to help St. Margaret s, Lawrence, recover from its very high mortgage debt, the Council of Trustees authorized the diocese to take out a loan to pay off St. Margaret s debt. In turn, St. Margaret s has agreed to pay all their apportionment plus pay the diocese back for this new loan over a 30- year period. The amount the diocese is paying on the loan per year, $110,907, is listed under expenses of Congregational Development, while the amount St. Margaret s is repaying the diocese, $22,682, is listed in the income section of the mission plan. The Congregational Development Committee plans and hosts one or two events per year for congregations to learn more about church growth, evangelism, stewardship, etc. The committee also is available to work with individual parishes in the diocese to assist them in growth and development. Council of Trustees This part of the 2016 mission plan provides for the monthly Council of Trustee meetings, the Trustees annual retreat and other Council expenses. A new item for 2016 is $5,000 allotted for strategic planning. Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 11

14 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Narrative Liturgy, Arts and Music The mission of the Liturgy, Arts and Music Commission is to support the congregations in the diocese, that we may better celebrate our life in Christ through worship. The commission continues to work with the bishop on ordination liturgies for priests and deacons, and plans and coordinates worship for the Diocesan Convention. Mission Management The salaries and benefits of all clergy and lay employees of the diocese have been grouped in this section. The operations and facilities expenses of the diocesan office are included in this area. Among major items in this area are retiree health insurance, computers, utilities, maintenance, property and liability insurance, and the annual audit. Mission and Outreach The Diocese of Kansas continues to be a strong supporter of the wider church. Our diocese has participated at the full asking for many years. Once again, the 2016 mission plan provides for the full asking to support the work of The Episcopal Church. Full participation by the diocese in the Millennium Development Goals is included in the mission plan. An increase of $1,750 will allow the diocese to offer more sessions of the canonically mandated anti-racism training. Areas supported by Mission and Outreach are: Episcopal Church Apportionment Province VII Apportionment Episcopal Community Services in Kansas City Episcopal Social Services in Wichita Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness Training Millennium Development Goals Office of the Bishop This area of the 2016 mission plan provides for the support of the bishop in his work, both in the Diocese of Kansas and in the wider church. Funding allows for the bishop to work together with the other bishops of the Episcopal Church through the House of Bishops and other special committees on which Bishop Wolfe serves. A new line item, Canon Pastor, was added for the 2016 mission plan. The role of Canon Pastor is filled by the Rev. George Wiley. Office of the Canon to the Ordinary The Canon to the Ordinary is the chief administrative officer for the diocese. In May of this year, the Rev. Torey Lightcap was called as the new canon. Canon Lightcap brings many skills to this important position. 12 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

15 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Narrative Seminarian and Curate Support As part of investing in our future, the Diocese of Kansas provides assistance for future priests of the Episcopal Church. Twice a year the diocese provides grants to those from our diocese attending a residential seminary. The diocese also partners with specific parishes to allow newly ordained clergy to gain valuable parish experience as a curate, and the parishes benefit from their ministry. Stewardship and Development The Stewardship and Development Committee works to provide resources and services to the parishes of the diocese. The Rev. Art Rathbun is currently working in the area of stewardship and development. Youth Ministries Karen Schlabach has been faithfully serving the diocese as youth missioner. The work performed in this area of the mission plan helps lay the foundation for future lay leaders and priests in the Episcopal Church. These are some of the youth events planned for 2016: Miqra Happening New Beginnings Summer MegaCamp Fall Festival YouthTide Girls Only/Guys Only Retreat Summer Event Rotation Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 13

16 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Summary Income 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Apportionment... 1,403, ,286, ,404, ,411, , % St. Margaret s Loan Payments to Diocese , , , , % Endowment Proceeds , , , , , % Fees - Diocesan Convention... 39, , % Fees - Conference Center % Fees - Clergy Events... 14, , % Fees - Congregational Development Conference...2, , % Fees - Youth Events... 97, , , % Fees - Bishop Kemper School for Ministry... 18, , % Fees - Youth & other , , % TOTAL INCOME... 1,744, ,651, ,808, ,830, , % Expenses 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Adult Formation... 9, , , , % Bethany Place... 24, , , , % Bishop Kemper School for Ministry... 30, , , , , % Campus Ministries... 74, , , , % Clergy Support... 10, , , , % Commission on Ministry... 6, , , , , % Communications... 22, , , ,495...(6)... 0% Community Life... 20, , , , % Congregational Development... 76, , , , % Council of Trustees... 4, , , , , % Liturgy, Arts & Music % Mission Management...949, , , , , % Mission and Outreach , , , , , % Office of the Bishop... 38, , , , , % Office of the Canon to the Ordinary... 22, , , , % Seminarian and Curate Support... 52, , , ,200...(26,018) % Stewardship and Development... 2, , , % Youth Ministries... 87, , , , , % TOTAL EXPENSES... 1,744, ,690, ,808, ,830, , % 14 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

17 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item INCOME 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Apportionment... 1,403, ,286, ,404, ,411, , % St. Margaret s Loan Payments , , , , % Endowment Proceeds , , , , , % Fees - Diocesan Convention... 39, , % Fees - Conference Center % Fees- Deacons Retreat...6, , % Fees - Gathering of Presbyters...8, , % Fees - Congregational Development Conference...2, , % Fees - Youth Miqra...4, , % Fees - Youth Camp... 80, ,000...(5,100)... -6% Fees - Youth High School Spiritual Retreat...3, , % Fees - Youth Junior High Spiritual Retreat...2, , % Fees - Youth MissionPalooza % Fees - Youth Recharge % Fees - Youth Girls Only/Guys Only Retreat...3, ,745...(255)... -9% Fees - Youth Fall Fun Fest...3, , % Fees - Youth Tide...1, , % Fees - Youth Summer Event Rotation , , % Fees - Bishop Kemper School for Ministry... 18, , % Fees - Youth & other , , % TOTAL INCOME... 1,744, ,651, ,808, ,830, , % EXPENSES Adult Formation 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Commission Expenses % Travel... 1, % Education for Ministry (EFM)... 6, , , , % Cursillo % Via Media % Spiritual Development-Training % Total Adult Formation... 9, , , , % Bethany Place 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Supplies... 2, , , , , % Utilities... 6, , , ,500...(1,000) % Building Services Contracts... 2, , ,000...(500)... -9% Maintenance... 13, , , , , % Total Bethany Place... 24, , , , % Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 15

18 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item Bishop Kemper School for Ministry 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Student Support... 8, , , ,360...(5,140) % School for Ministry Support... 22, , , , , % Total Bishop Kemper School for Ministry... 30, , , , , % Campus Ministries 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Auto Expense... 6, , , ,550...(1,200) % Auto Escrow... 3, , , , % Lodging... 1, % Maintenance & Insurance - KU Canterbury... 16, , , , % Maintenance & Insurance - KSU Canterbury... 13, , , , % Campus Ministries - Parish-Based... 3, , , , % Travel... 2, , , % Meetings/Gatherings % Office Supplies % Telecommunications... 1, (50)... -6% Campus Ministry Interns... 20, , , , % Ministry Program Expenses... 6, , , , % Total Campus Ministries... 74, , , , % Clergy Support 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Gathering of Presbyters , , , % Archdeacons % Clergy Gatherings % Deacons Retreat , , , % Convocation Deans... 8, , , , % Chrism Mass... 1, , , , % Total Clergy Support... 10, , , , % Commission on Ministry 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Commission Expense... 1, , , % Travel (Seminarians)... 1, , , , % Supplies % Conferences/Retreats... 1, , , % Background Investigations , , % Ordination Services % Ordination Examinations... 1, , , , , % Total Commission on Ministry... 6, , , , , % 16 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

19 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item Communications 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel % Telephone % Website Hosting % Publication... 6, , , , % Circulation (Postage)... 7, , , ,600...(228)... -5% Labeling... 1, % Postage Return % Technology Upgrades (Software) % Parish Support/Online Resources % Equipment % Episcopal Communicators... 1, , , , % Fees & Membership % Diocesan Journal... 2, , , , % Total Communications... 22, , , ,495...(6)... 0% Community Life 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Convention Expense... 5, , , , % General Convention Deputies... 14, , , , , % Anglican/Lambeth Conferences... 1, , , (1,300) % Total Community Life... 20, , , , % Congregational Development 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Committee Expense % St. Paul s KC Hispanic Ministry Initiative... 24, , , , % Loan Payments - St. Margaret s , , , , % Continuing Education... 2, % Conference... 4, , , % Search Committee Consultant... 1, , , , % Total Congregational Development... 76, , , , % Council of Trustees 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Strategic Planning , , % Committee Expense... 1, , , ,150...(50)... -2% Retreat... 2, , ,700...(100)... -6% Total Council of Trustees... 4, , , , , % Liturgy, Arts & Music 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Diocesan Liturgies (Convent n, Ordinat n) % Workshops, Information, Consultation % Total Liturgy, Art & Music % Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 17

20 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item Mission Management 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Salaries - Clergy , , , , , % Health Insurance - Clergy... 78, , , , % Pension - Clergy... 53, , , , % Salaries - Lay , , , , % Payroll Taxes - Lay... 21, , , , % Health Insurance - Lay... 27, , , , % Pension - Lay... 23, , , , % Life Insurance - Lay % Income Replacement Insurance - Lay % Health Insurance - Retirees... 21, , , , % Workers Compensation Insurance... 4, , , ,700...(420) % Travel... 2, , , , % Continuing Education... 1, , , , % Computer Expenses... 21, , , , , % Telecommunications... 5, , , , % Postage... 6, , , , % Office Supplies... 10, , , , % Printing... 1, % Maintenance - Equipment % Equipment Lease... 2, , , , % Building Services Contract... 1, , , % Utilities... 9, , , , % Property & Liability Insurance... 19, , , , % Bank Fees & Finance Charges % Miscellaneous Expenses % Operating Fund Reserve... 40, , , , , % Independent Audit... 18, , , , % Total Mission Management...949, , , , , % Mission and Outreach 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change General Convention Assessment , , , , , % Anti-Racism/Disability Awareness , , % Province VII Synod Assessment... 2, , , ,100...(1,099) % Jubilee Outreach Ministries % Commission Expense % Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry... 1, , , % Episcopal Community Services-Kansas City... 1, , , , % Episcopal Social Services-Wichita... 1, , , , % Bishop Seabury Academy... 1, , , , % Environmental Stewardship % Millennium Development Goals... 12, , , , % Total Mission and Outreach , , , , , % 18 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

21 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item Office of the Bishop 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Telecommunications... 2, , , , % Lodging... 3, , , , % Auto Escrow... 8, , , , % Auto Expenses... 9, , , , % Air Travel... 2, , , , % Meals/Host... 4, , , , % House of Bishops... 3, , , , % Travel - Other... 1, % Professional Development... 1, , , % Subscriptions % Canon Pastor... 2, , Staff Development... 2, , , % Conferences/Continuing Education % Professional Expenses % Total Office of the Bishop... 38, , , , , % Office of the Canon to the Ordinary 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel... 1, , , % Professional Expenses % Fresh Start... 1, , , % Telecommunications... 1, , , % Auto Expense... 8, , , , % Auto Escrow... 6, , , , % Lodging... 1, , , , % Meals... 1, , , % Subscriptions % Professional Development... 1, , , , % Total Office of the Canon to the Ordinary... 22, , , , % Seminarian and Curate Support 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Clergy Internship/Mentoring/Recruitment... 42, , , ,000...(24,000) % Seminarian Support... 10, , , ,200...(2,018) % Total Seminarian and Curate Support... 52, , , ,200...(26,018) % Stewardship and Development 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Travel % Program Development % Commission Expense... 2, , , % Total Stewardship and Development... 2, , , % Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 19

22 Proposed 2016 Mission Plan, Line Item Youth Ministries 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change Auto Expense... 3, , , , % Auto Escrow... 3, , , , % Resources... 1, , , (250) % Peer Ministry % Continuing Education , % Training for Youth Ministers % Camp Wood Expense... 63, , , , % High School Spiritual Retreat , , , % Junior High Spiritual Retreat , , , % Miqra: A Public Reading of Scriptures , , , % MissionPalooza: Urban Ministry Experience (250) % Fall Festival Evangelism Event , , , % Recharge: Youth Leaders Retreat % Youth Tide (Formerly ADVENTure) , , % Wilderness Backpack Camping Trip % Girls Only/Guys Only Retreat , , % Background Checks % Nat l/provincial Youth Events (Summer Rotation).3, , , , , % Summer Interns... 3, , , , % Safeguarding God s Children (100) % Telecommunications... 2, , , ,200...(300) % Travel... 1, , , ,000...(250) % Office Expenses... 3, , , ,000...(500)...114% Total Youth Ministries... 87, , , , , % 2014 Proposal 2014 Actual 2015 Proposal 2016 Proposal $ Change % Change TOTAL EXPENSES... 1,744, ,690, ,808, ,830, , % 1 In December 2013, the Diocese of Kansas took out a loan to pay off the debt of St. Margaret s. The diocese will pay off the loan in 15 years. St. Margaret s is repaying the diocese over 30 years. Each year, St. Margaret s payment increases by 6 percent. The annual cost of the loan is shown in the Congregational Development section of the Mission Plan. The repayment of the loan is shown in the income section. St. Margaret s is also making full payment on its apportionment. 2 Clergy salaries include the salaries for the Bishop, the Canon to the Ordinary and the Campus Missioner. Based on the Consumer Price Index for April 2014-March 2015, no cost of living salary increase is included. 3 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. Based on the Consumer Price Index for April 2014-March 2015, no cost of living salary increase is included. 20 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

23 Proposed apportionment schedule, 2016 ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE BASE APPORT. PERCENT RATE NORTHEAST CONVOCATION Atchison, Trinity 179, , , , ,112 30, % 16.92% Edwardsville, St. Martin s 34,274 31,120 29,638 28,960 28,000 3, % 13.39% Kansas City, St. Paul s 132, , , , ,587 27, % 16.64% Lawrence, St. Margaret s 205, , , , ,416 43, % 17.56% Lawrence, Trinity 325, , , , ,983 73, % 18.27% Leavenworth, St. Paul s 246, , , , ,905 39, % 17.41% Mission, St. Michael s 1,256,691 1,233,713 1,221,497 1,212,889 1,210, , % 19.02% Olathe, St. Aidan s 162, , , , ,581 26, % 16.56% Ottawa, Grace 28,971 48,472 26,772 38,270 37,838 5, % 13.39% Overland Park, St. Thomas 535, , , , ,904 97, % 18.54% Shawnee, St. Luke s 186, , , , ,009 29, % 16.79% Stilwell, St. Francis 47,104 50,154 47,295 61,220 52,890 7, % 13.56% TOTAL 3,340,435 3,558,209 3,387,024 3,497,439 3,402, , % 18.00% SOUTHEAST CONVOCATION Chanute, Grace 84, ,742 99, , ,105 15, % 14.99% Coffeyville, St. Paul s 117,223 78,678 87,140 72,369 72,369 10, % 14.32% Galena, St. Mary s 24,965 29,283 19,510 24,891 24,561 3, % 13.39% Independence, Epiphany 67,206 61,247 70,672 70,626 67,515 9, % 14.17% Iola, St. Timothy s 39,349 45,748 36,844 28,392 28,392 3, % 13.39% Neodesha, Ascension 28,370 22,246 17,041 24,948 21,412 2, % 13.39% Parsons, St. John s 61,269 49,526 35,197 46,562 43,762 5, % 13.39% Pittsburg, St. Peter s 103, , , , ,750 15, % 15.06% Sedan, Epiphany 180, , , , ,151 29, % 16.85% Yates Center, Calvary 10,394 15,490 19,932 10,170 10,170 1, % 13.39% TOTAL 717, , , , ,186 97, % 15.03% NORTHWEST CONVOCATION Abilene, St. John s 125,623 42,470 64,172 65,851 57,498 7, % 13.79% Blue Rapids, St. Mark s 11,386 8,531 7,511 7,511 7,511 1, % 13.39% Clay Center, St. Paul s 82,678 73,798 73,036 76,946 74,593 10, % 14.38% Emporia, St. Andrew s 165, , , , ,413 25, % 16.52% Holton, St. Thomas 16,627 13,961 9,467 2,288 2, % 13.39% Junction City, Covenant 84,172 85,625 80,451 78,238 78,238 11, % 14.48% Manhattan, St. Paul s 195, , , , ,331 35, % 17.22% Marysville, St. Paul s 14,609 12,248 12,248 12,364 12,287 1, % 13.39% Topeka, Grace Cathedral 789, , , , , , % 18.85% Topeka, St. David s 408, , , , ,000 70, % 18.23% Wamego, St. Luke s 66,109 69,386 68,731 54,464 54,464 7, % 13.64% TOTAL 1,960,474 1,913,891 1,902,605 1,884,940 1,869, , % 17.61% SOUTHWEST CONVOCATION Arkansas City, Trinity 67,784 73,060 70,183 68,981 68,981 9, % 14.22% Derby, St. Andrew s 123, , ,562 95,509 95,509 14, % 14.82% El Dorado, Trinity 171, , , , ,221 24, % 16.42% Newton, St. Matthew s 123, , , , ,113 20, % 15.91% Wellington, St. Jude s 17,008 15,757 16,375 16,711 16,281 2, % 13.39% Wichita, Good Shepherd 381, , , , ,378 65, % 18.14% Wichita, St. Bartholomew s 44,728 43,292 47,262 45,504 45,353 6, % 13.39% Wichita, St. James 650, , , , ,370 96, % 18.53% Wichita, St. John s 303, , , , ,243 66, % 18.17% Wichita, St. Stephen s 273, , , , ,609 51, % 17.83% Winfield, Grace 104, ,073 74, , ,876 15, % 14.93% TOTAL 2,262,512 2,180,645 2,178,439 2,245,603 2,139, , % 17.38% GRAND TOTALS 8,280,899 8,346,927 8,133,826 8,296,995 8,062,379 1,411, % 17.50% Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas 21

24 Courtesy resolutions These courtesy resolutions have been suggested to the 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. They will be presented to the Convention as consent calendar items, to be voted upon as a group. The separate courtesy resolutions will not be read. The proposed rules for debate allow for the removal of any item from the consent calendar by any delegate, providing that at least two other delegates join the request. Should this request be made, the item removed will be subject to debate or comment and will be voted on separately. 1. The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori and Mr. Richard Schori This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop, with special thanks for her ministry during the past nine years, and to her spouse. 2. The Right Reverend and Mrs. Michael Curry This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Presiding Bishop-elect and his spouse, Sharon. 3. 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. 4. The Right Reverend and Mrs. William Smalley This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Eighth Bishop of Kansas and his spouse, Carole. 5. 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. 6. The Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates This resolution sends greetings and best wishes to the Seminarians, Postulants and Candidates of our diocese. 7. 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 people of the Diocese of Western Kansas. 8. 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 people of the Diocese of West Missouri. 9. 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 people of the Diocese of Nebraska. 22 Nothing will separate us from the love of God The 156th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

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