Eastern Shore Episcopalian (ESE) - Convention 2018

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Resolutions submitted by the Committee on Constitution & Canons to the 150th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Easton Resolution 1: Amendment to Article V -- Election of a Bishop: Add “Bishop Provisional,” prohibit nominations from the floor, and provide for a nomination by petition. This is the second reading. Resolution 2: Article XIII -- Parishes – Separate Congregations -- Missions: To revise and update the minimum requirements of Parish By-Laws. This is the second reading. Resolution 3: Article XIII -- Parishes – Separate Congregations -- Missions: To simplify the process of closing a Parish, Mission, or Separate Congregation, and to add a requirement that adequate provisions be made for the perpetual care of any memorials, graves, and/or cemeteries. Resolution 4: To revise Canon 404 (as approved by the Board of Managers) so that a Diocesan Property Committee may be created and take full responsibility for all Diocesan-owned real property. Resolution 5: New Canon 410 -- Of the Committee on Diocesan Property: To define the canonical requirements for a Committee on Diocesan Property. This proposed Canon will establish a Diocesan Property Committee which will manage real property owned by the Diocese of Easton. 16 Resolution 6: Canon 411 -- Of the Committee on Green Hill Church: To add a new Canon 411 creating a Green Hill Church Committee responsible for the Green Hill Church in Quantico, MD, a property and church building (1733) owned by the Diocese of Easton. Submitted by the Rev. David Michaud and the Vestry of St. Peter’s Church, Salisbury. Resolution 7: Canon 505 -- Of Separate Congregations: To update Canon 505 (Canon 508 has been deleted) and provide a process under which a congregation, which has been classified as a Diocesan Mission under Canon 504.022, may regain Parish status. For further information and explanation on each of the Resolutions please visit www.dioceseofeaston.org/convention2018 About Green Hill Church by The Rev. David Michaud Green Hill Church near Quantico, Maryland along the banks of the Wicomico River is the mother church of Stepney Parish and one of the oldest and best preserved colonial churches in the diocese. Built in 1733 but no longer in constant use, it is the site of the annual combined St. Bartholomew’s Day worship and picnic of the churches of Wicomico Country, a tradition stretching back 165 years. The deed for the property was recently transferred to the Diocese from St. Mary’s, Tyaskin. Resolution 6 would establish by canon a Green Hill Church Committee of parishioners from the local parishes to oversee the preservation and maintenance of this historic treasure, raise funds for its continued existence and organize St. Bartholomew’s Day and other activities in the church. Funds to care for the church would come to the Diocese to be used by the committee, making care for the church budget neutral – the property would be self-sufficient. Resolution 6 has the support of the parishes of Wicomico County.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Bishop’s Christmas Appeal - Follow-Up The Bishop’s Christmas Appeal declared in December 2017 has borne much fruit. The appeal came in response to a request of assistance from the Diocese of North East Caribbean and Aruba’s (NECA) bishop. The Rt. Rev. Errol Brooks reached out to the Diocese of Easton for help in responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Marie. The diocesan family has responded generously with our contribution. To date we have received $7,101. Arrangements will be made to liaise with Diocese of NECA for transfer of the funds. Also I wish to commend the Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford, which has personal connection with St. Bart’s Island, for their initiative in raising close to $20,000 toward the relief effort. As your bishop, it warms my heart to hear of this overwhelming response and to say a heartfelt thanks to all who sacrificed in making a contribution. It shows the generosity of the diocese toward the least fortunate in times of natural disaster and other forms of crisis. We stand in solidarity with our sister diocese in another part of the Anglican Communion indicating how mindful we are of our global connection and our willingness to act in times of tragedy, My beloved, once again you have made your bishop and diocese proud and grateful. With every blessing! +San XI Bishop of Easton NOTABLE DATES February 23-24 DIOCESAN CONVENTION The annual meeting of the Diocese of Easton including elections and voting. February 23-24 YOUTH @ CONVENTION Young people are also invited to attend the coinciding “Youth at Convention” event. Register your youth online. March 3 MINISTRY COHORT Bring a team from your church to the table in 2018 as we learn innovative and effective ways to share faith across generations. Facilitated by Ministry Architects and in partnership with Fuller Youth Institute. www.dioceseofeaston.org/cohort April 1 EASTER SUNDAY May 5 HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM TOUR & RECONCILIATION EUCHARIST The first of our 150th Sesquicentennial Events. The Bray House (Offices of the Bishop) will be closed on 2/19, 2/26, 3/30, 5/28. SIGN UP FOR THE WEEKLY ENEWS dioceseofeaston.org WE ARE UPDATING OUR MAILING LIST! Churches are asked to send a curent member mailing lists so that we can update our records and make sure everyone in our Diocese is receiving the ESE. Thank you for your help. Send To: joanne@dioceseofeaston.org
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