CONTENTS 1
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MAP OF SYNOD FACILITIES 3
PRAYERS 5
AGENDA - FRIDAY 6
AGENDA - SATURDAY 7
OUR SPEAKERS 9
SEXUALITY DISCERNMENT STATEMENT 10
NOMINATIONS and ELECTIONS 13
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS: 62nd Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton 15
REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF SYNOD 17
ACTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Since the 61st Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton 24
ACTS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Since the 61st Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton 30
REPORTS FROM GROUPS AND COMMITTEES 36
ADMINISTRATION and FINANCE COMMITTEE 38
ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN 39
BARNABAS INITIATIVE 41
BISHOP’S FUND 43
THE BISHOP’S REPORT 44
CAMPING COMMITTEE 50
CAMPUS MINISTRY 51
COLLEGE OF EMMANUEL AND ST. CHAD 52
CURSILLO MOVEMENT 53
DIOCESAN ADVISORY and RESPONSE TEAM (DART) 54
ECUMENICAL OFFICERS 55
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY 57
EXAMINING CHAPLAINS 58
HISTORY COMMITTEE; DIOCESAN ARCHIVIST 58
INNER CITY PASTORAL MINISTRY 59
LAY HOSPITAL VISITORS 61
LAY READER PROGRAM 61
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER 62
MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 63
PLANNED GIVING OFFICER 64
PRAYER BOOK SOCIETY OF CANADA 65
PRIMATE’S WORLD RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (PWRDF) 66
REFUGEE CORDINATOR 67
STEWARDSHIP and FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 69
THE MESSENGER 70
APPENDICES 73
APPENDIX 1: Proceedings of the 61st Synod, October 17th and 18th, 2008 75
BISHOP’S CHARGE TO THE 61ST SYNOD, 2008 91
APPENDIX 2: Changes in Clergy Status Since the 61st Synod 104
APPENDIX 3: Audited Financial Reports 112
APPENDIX 4: Five Year Summary – Parish Statistical and Financial Information 114
APPENDIX 5: Report from the Legislative Committee 118
MAP OF SYNOD FACILITIES
ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL (10035-103 STREET)
The entrances to the parking lot at the Cathedral are located on either 102 or 103 Street.
Parking is free after 4:00 pm with a Synod Parking Permit.
ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH (6210-188 STREET)
PARKING
Parking is available in the public lot (#284) just south of the Cathedral (enter on either 102 St or 103 St.). Impark has given us FREE parking, only in this parking lot, provided you display the special parking permit for Synod members. There are also meters on the neighbouring streets, which are free after 6:00 pm.
There is ample parking at St. Matthias, in their lot or on neighbouring streets. To get to St. Matthias: go East on Callingwood Rd. from the Anthony Henday. St. Matthias will be on the left hand side of the road.
We encourage you to carpool, if possible, to save on parking and mileage expenses.
PRAYERS
Please use these prayers over the coming weeks as we prepare for the 62nd Synod.
From the Book of Common Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, who by thy Holy Spirit didst preside in the Council of the blessed Apostles, and hast promised, through thy Son Jesus Christ, to be with thy Church to the end of the world: We beseech thee to be present with the Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, soon to be assembled in thy Name. Save its members from all error, ignorance, pride, and prejudice; and of thy great mercy vouchsafe so to direct, govern, and sanctify them in their deliberations by thy Holy Spirit, that through thy blessing the Gospel of Christ may be faithfully preached and obeyed, the order and discipline of thy Church maintained, and the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour enlarged and extended. Grant this, we beseech thee, through the merits and mediation of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the Book of Alternative Services
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in the upcoming Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
AGENDA - FRIDAY
62nd SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF EDMONTON
October 15th and 16th, 2010
Look around you –The fields are ripe for harvest!
Friday, October 15th, 2010 – ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL
10035 – 103 Street, Edmonton
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration and Presentation of Credentials
(sandwiches will be available)
Diocesan Orientation – a time to speak with representatives from Diocesan Committees*, tour the Cathedral
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Youth Delegates – Supper with the Bishop
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Eucharist
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Call to Order
Appointment of Secretary of Synod
Election of Clerical and Lay Recorders for 63rd Synod
Report of Credentials Committee
Courtesies of the House
Report of the Agenda Committee
Minutes of the 61st Synod (see Appendix 1 in the Circular)
Appointment of Election Officer and Scrutineers
Receiving of Written Reports in Block (see Reports section of the Circular)
Financial Report
Appointment of Accounts Examiner
Report of Resolutions Committee
Report of Nominations Committee
Closing Prayer
9:15 p.m. Recess for the Evening
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On Friday, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the life in the diocese and speak to a representative of the following diocesan committees: Executive Council, Administration and Finance Committee, Ministry Development Committee, Stewardship and Financial Development Committee. Provincial and General Synod delegates will also be on hand to tell you of their experiences.
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On Saturday, you may learn more about life in the diocese from groups active in the diocese, such as the following: Social Justice, EFM, Lay Readers, Hospital visitors, Canadian Bible Society.
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