Diocesan Journal 2014 by The Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas

2014 JOURNAL OF THE DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Journal of the Forty Fourth Diocesan Convention Colby, Kansas 2014

JOURNAL of the DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS of the EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Journal of the Forty Fourth Annual Diocesan Convention Colby, Kansas October 17-18, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIRECTORIES AND COMMITTEES

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DIOCESAN GENERAL DIRECTORY

2014 PAROCHIAL DIRECTORY (Congregations)

CLERICAL DIRECTORY: Bishop Parochial Clergy Physically Resident–Canonically Attached Elsewhere Retired Clergy–Living in the Diocese Canonically Attached – Live Elsewhere Former Bishops

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2014 DIOCESAN COMMITTEES: Standing Committee Commission on Ministry Disciplinary Board Diocesan Council Business & Finance Committee Appeals Board of Council Trustees of Church Property Trustees of the Endowment Fund Program Task Forces Diocesan Positions Delegates to the 44th Annual Convention 2014 Convention Committees Dispatch of Business Necrology List Minutes of the 2014 Diocesan Convention Reports of Diocesan Committees Sheaf Reports

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FINANCIAL REPORTS, BUDGET, AND STATISTICS December 31, 2013 – Audit Year to Date 2014 Budget 2015 Budget Overview 2014 Official Acts of the Bishop 2014 Parochial Financial Statistics 2014 Vital Statistics

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS

THE DIOCESAN OFFICE 1 North Main Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 Telephone: 620-669-0006 Fax: 620-669-9783 THE BISHOP The Rt. Rev. Michael P. Milliken Consecrated 02-19-2011 BishopMilliken@gmail.com CANON TO THE ORDINARY The Rev. Canon Phyllis Flory 1551 Briargate Salina, KS. 67401 pflory1@cox.net DIOCESAN TREASURER Dr. Michael Wamsley 229 Green Street, Hutchinson, KS 67502 pwamsley@cox.net ASSISTANT TREASURER Rev. Larry Carver th 18 E. 28 St., Hutchinson, KS 67502 lcarver44@gmail.com SECRETARY OF CONVENTION Mrs. Sherry Denton 2524 Bret Salina, KS 67401 sherry@bkrx.com CHANCELLOR Mrs. Julie Cowell 501 West Fifth Street, Larned, KS 67550 Fax: 620-285-7816 juliefcowell@yahoo.com DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR Toni L. Cottrell tec.wks2011@gmail.com

2 2014 PAROCHIAL DIRECTORY (Figure shown in parenthesis indicates number of communicants in good standing as of December 31, 2011.) * = less than 50 ** = less than 100 1 = 100+ 2 = 200+ 3 = 300+ 4 = 400+

CONGREGATIONS ANTHONY Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Grace (*) (*) 620-842-3254 401 N. Anthony St., Anthony 67003 Email: mhixson56@yahoo.com 401 N. Anthony St., Anthony 67003 The Rev. Mary Hixson, 19 W. Deer Creek Trail, Anthony 67003 Mr. Joe Wilcox, 724 N Jennings, Anthony 67003 Diocese

COLBY Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Ascension-on-the-Prairie (*) 1170 Wheatridge Rd., Colby 67701 P.O. Box 842, Colby 67701 The Rev. Donald Martin, 1715 W. 5th, Colby 67701 Mr. J. Steven Molstad, 915 East 6th, Colby 67701 Mr. Richard Britton, 380 N Riddle, Colby 67701

CONCORDIA Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Epiphany (*) 117 W. 8th, Concordia 66901 P.O. Box 466, Concordia 66901

DODGE CITY Location: Mailing: Rector: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Cornelius (**) 620-227-6975 200 West Spruce, Dodge City 67801 P.O. Box 1414, Dodge City 67801 Email: stcorneliusdodgecity@gmail.com The Rev. Kathleen Hargis, 2425 Reeves Ave., Dodge City 67801 Mr. Mike Rees, 1601 10th, Dodge City 67801 Mrs. Lori Bone, 1911 Country Club, Dodge City, KS 67801

ELLSWORTH Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

Holy Apostles (*) 785-472-5477 th 103 W 4 St., Ellsworth 67439 c/o Warden Email: pflory1@cox.net The Rev. Phyllis B. Flory, 1551 Briargate, Salina 67401

GARDEN CITY Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Thomas (**) 710-712 N. Main, Garden City 67846 P.O. Box 2410, Garden City 67846

785-462-7198

Email: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com

Mr. Ken Palmquist, 1409 Crescent Ln., Concordia 66901 Ms. Teddy Lineberry, 323 West 9th Street, Concordia 66901

Mr. Larry Ptacek, 306 5th Rd., Wilson 67490 Mrs. Beth Ptacek, 306 5th Rd., Wilson 67490 620-276-3173 Fax: 620-276-9181 Email: thomasepiscopalgcks@gmail.com

Ms. Palla Lang, 2110 Antler Ridge, Garden City, KS 67846 Ms. Lannette Scott, 606 Long Blvd., Garden City 67846

3 GOODLAND Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Paul’s (*) 785-462-7198 13th & Center, Goodland 67735 P.O. Box 452, Goodland 67735 Email: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com The Rev. Donald Martin, 1715 W. 5th, Colby 67701

GREAT BEND Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge Warden: Treasurer:

St. John’s (*) 17th & Adams, Great Bend 67530 2701 17th St., Great Bend 67530 The Rev. Phyllis Flory, 1513 Briargate, Salina 67401

Mrs. Deborah Mentzer, 916 East 7th Goodland 67735 Mr. Scott Mentzer, 916 East 7th Goodland 67735 620-792-6011

Ms. Rose Kelly, 3100 25th Street, Great Bend 67530 Ms. Rose Kelly, 3100 25th Street, Great Bend 67530

HAYS Location: Mailing: Priest: In Charge Warden: Treasurer:

St. Michael’s (*) 785-628-8442 2900 Canal Blvd., Hays 67601 Fax: 785-628-2955 P.O. Box 1352, Hays 67601-1352 Email: caseyrohleder@yahoo.com The Rev. Harvey Hillin, 827 SW College Ave., Topeka 66606 Mrs. Casey Rohleder, 215 E. 16th, Hays 67601 Mr. Richard Dinkel, 202 Northridge Dr., Hays 67601

HAYS (Rural) Location: Mailing: Priest: Priest: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Andrew’s (*) 2422 Hyacinth Ave., Hays 67601 P.O. Box 247, Hays 67601 Email: boyandreas@hotmail.com The Rev. Peter Nissen, 312 S. Kansas, Norton KS 67654 The Rev. Harvey Hillin, 827 SW College Ave., Topeka 66606 Mr. Dennis Johnson, P.O. Box 1423, Hays 67601 Mrs. Gwen Johnson, PO Box 1423, Hays 67601

HUTCHINSON Location: Mailing: Rector: Priest: Priest: Priest in Res. Deacon: Deacon: Warden: Treasurer:

Grace (4) 620-662-8024 2 Hyde Park Dr., Hutchinson 67502 Fax: 620-662-2930 2 Hyde Park Dr., Hutchinson 67502 Email: grace.hutch@sbcglobal.net The Rev. Dr. J. Ted Blakley, 2730 N Richmond St., Wichita, KS 67204 The Rev. Larry K. Steadman, 705 West 31st Avenue, Hutchinson 67502 The Rev. Brian Viel, 800 West 32nd, Hutchinson 67502 The Rev. Larry Carver, 18 E. 28th, Hutchinson 67502 The Rev. Joe Withrow, 210 S. Kent #4, Nickerson, KS 67561 The Rev. Georgia Decker, 6900 B Eldorado Dr, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Mrs. Leslie Specht, 310 Birch Way, Hutchinson 67502 Dr. Michael Wamsley, 229 Green St., Hutchinson 67502

KINGMAN Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Christ Church (*) 620-532-2488 332 N Spruce, Kingman 67068 P.O. Box 323 Kingman 67068 Email: kerschenkc@sctelecom.net The Rev. Charles T. Kerschen, 27904 South Sylvia Road, Cunningham 67035 Mrs. Gayle Dye, P.O. Box 107, Kingman 67068 Mrs. Clara Martin, 501 W. F, Kingman 67068

KINSLEY Location: Mailing: Missioner: Warden: Treasurer:

Holy Nativity (*) th 8 & Niles Streets, Kinsley 67547 P.O. Box 233, Kinsley 675 47 The Rev. Mark Cowell, 501 W. 5th, Larned 67550 Mr. Robert Weidenhelmer, 403 Elizabeth, Kinsley 67547 Ms. Cheryl Gross, 402 Briggs, Kinsley 67547

620-285-6206

4 LAKIN Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Church of the Upper Room (*) 620-355-6077 406 W. Kingman, Lakin 67860 P.O. Box 634, Lakin 67860 Email: stockton.rita@yahoo.com The Rev. Rita Stockton, P.O. Box 634, Lakin 67860 Mr. Marc Kliewer, 1717 Old Manor Rd, Garden City 67846 Mrs. Dianna Lovelady, 19609 Chestermere Cir., Edmond, OK 73012

LARNED Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

Sts. Mary & Martha of Bethany(*) 620-285-6503 803 Main Street, Larned 67550 P.O. Box 333, Larned 67550 Email: m_a_cowell@yahoo.com th The Rev. Mark Cowell, 501 W. 5 Street, Larned 67750 Ms. Sue Dundas, 1004 Carroll Ave., Larned 67550 Linda Boone, 2218 Downing Ave. #B, Hays, KS 67601

LIBERAL Location: Mailing: Priest: In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Andrew’s (**) 521 N. Sherman, Liberal 67901 P.O. Box 250, Liberal 67905-0250

620-624-3944 Fax: 620-624-2012 Email: standrews-liberal@sbcglobal.net

Mr. William Larrabee, 220 Canna Lane, Liberal, 67901

Mrs. Jackie Mitchell, 810 Arrowhead Lane, Liberal, 67901

LOGAN Location: Mailing: Priest: In Charge Warden: Treasurer:

Transfiguration (*) Church Street & Washington Street, Logan 67646 P.O. Box 445, Logan 67646 The Rev. Peter Nissen, 312 S. Kansas, Norton 67646

785-689-4627

LYONS Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Mark’s (*) 620-257-595 524 East Avenue South, Lyons 67554 524 East Avenue South, Lyons 67554 Email: bviel@cox.net The Rev. Brian Viel, 800 West 32nd Ave., Hutchinson 67502

MCPHERSON Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Anne’s (**) 620-241-0298 105 W Sutherland, McPherson 67460 Fax – Toll Free 866-363-8850 P.O. Box 577, McPherson 67460 Email: stannesmac@gmail.com The Rev. Laird MacGregor, 322 South Ash, McPherson 67460 Mr. John Helmer, 1781 10th Ave., McPherson, 67460 Mr. Don Stuart, 209 S. Ridge Rd., Hesston, KS 67062

MEADE Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Augustine’s Community 2127 18 Road, Meade, 67864 2127 18 Rd., Meade, 67864

Mr. John Sullivan, Box 97, Logan 67646 Mrs. Betty Baird, 204 N. Washington, Logan 67646

Mrs. Leanna Payne, 904 E Ave. South, Lyons 67554 Mrs. Jean Swisher, 321 S. Clark, Lyons, KS 67554

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Dr. Ellen Verell, 2127 18 Road, Meade 67864 Mr. Richard Verell, 2127 18 Road, Meade 67864

620-646-5420

MEDICINE LODGE Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Mark’s

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620-886-5131 204 N Walnut, Medicine Lodge 67104 200 S. Cherry, Apt. 225, Medicine Lodge 67104 The Rev. Karen Lemon, 20081 SW 20th Ave., Pratt 67124 Mr. Andy Peek, P.O. Box 73, Medicine Lodge, 67104 Mrs. Katharine DeGeer, 200 S. Cherry, Apt. 225, Medicine Lodge 67104

NORTON Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge Warden: Treasurer:

Trinity (*) 319 N. State Street, Norton 67654 319 N. State Street, Norton 67654 The Rev. Jerry Jones, 1113 Pinehurst St., Hays, 67601

785-877-2589

PRATT Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer

All Saints (*) 620-672-2308 218 N. Main, Pratt 67124 Email: vicar_karen@yahoo.com 218 N. Main, Pratt 67124 The Rev. Karen Lemon, 20081 SW 20th Ave., Pratt 67124 Mr. Kent Montei, 327 W. River Road, Pratt 67124 Mrs. Beth Montei, 327 W. River Road, Pratt 67124

RUSSELL Location: Mailing: Priest -In-Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Elizabeth’s (*) 785-483-4889 66 S. Culp Street, Russell 67665 Email: 2cats2luv@ruraltel.net 629 Margaret, Russell 67665 The Rev. Harvey Hillin, 827 SW College Ave., Topeka 66606

RUSSELL SPRINGS Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Francis

Mr. Steve Horney, 514 N. First, Norton 67654

Mrs. Dolores Y. Earnest, 629 Margaret, Russell 67665 Mrs. Dolores Y. Earnest, 629 Margaret, Russell 67665 (*)

785-751-4278

Off Hwy 25 East of courthouse, Russell Springs 1509 County Rd. 220, Russell Springs 67764 The Rev. Donald Martin, 1715 W 5th, Colby 67701 Mr. Jason Lamb, 1509 County Rd. 220, Russell Springs 67764 Mrs. Molly Kay Lamb, 1509 County Rd. 220, Russell Springs 67764

SALINA Location: Mailing: Dean: Canon: Canon: Canon: Deacon: Canon Precentor: Warden: Treasurer:

Christ Cathedral (1) 785-827-4440 Fax: 785-825-0974 138 S. 8th, Salina 67401 138 S. 8th, Salina 67401 Email: christcathedral@christcathedralsalina.org The Rev. Benjamin Thomas. 402 S. 8th, Salina 67401 The Rev. Canon James R. Cox, 1315 Sierra Drive, Salina 67401 The Rev. Canon Bruce LeBarron, 3218 Whitetail Way, Salina 67401-2893 The Rev. Canon Phillip J. Rapp, 6529 Clifton Road, Clifton, VA 20124 The Rev. Dr. Max Murrison, 2486 McLean Circle, Salina 67401 Mr. Royce Young, 138 S. 8th, Salina 67401

SALINA Location: Mailing: Priest In Charge: Warden: Treasurer:

Church of the Incarnation (**) 785-823-2850 639 Max Avenue, Salina 67401 639 Max Avenue, Salina 67401 Email: randymac1953@gmail.com The Rev. Randy McIntosh, 1401 Pershing, Salina 67401

Mr. Steve Hoffman, PO Box 3561, Salina 67401 Mr. John Ryberg, 824 Highland, Salina 67401

Mr. Don Dooley, P.O. Box 53, Gypsum 67448 Mrs. Carolyn Peterson, 2052 Leland Way, Salina 67401

SCOTT CITY Location: Mailing: Vicar: Warden: Treasurer:

St. Luke’s (*) 620-872-3666 303 Epperson Dr., Scott City 67871 303 Epperson Dr., Scott City 67871 Email: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com th The Rev. Donald Martin, 1715 W. 5 , Colby 67701 Mr. Bill Lewis, 1205 Russell, Scott City 67871 Ms. Denise York, 329 Coldbrook Circle, Edmond, OK 73003

ULYSSES Location: Mailing: Rector: Warden: Treasurer:

St. John’s (*) 620-356-3690 104 S. Maxwell, Ulysses 67880-2327 104 S. Maxwell, Ulysses 67880-2327 Email: frdalelumley@hotmail.com The Rev. Dale Lumley, 906 W. Wheat Ave., Ulysses 67880 Mr. Marvin Feezor, 1424 E. Michigan Ave.,, Ulysses 67880 Mr. Charles Hacker, 104 S. Maxwell, Ulysses, 67880

CLERICAL DIRECTORY The Reverend Clergy of the Diocese of Western Kansas in alphabetical order.

BISHOP The Rt. Rev. Michael P. Milliken (Kathleen) 1 North Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501 Res: 514 E 24th, Hutchinson, KS 67502

620-669-0006 620-665-7386 620-665-7386 CELL: 620-694-6037 FAX: 620-669-9783 E-Mail: BishopMilliken@gmail.com

PAROCHIAL CLERGY The Rev. Carolyn T. Ballinger (Deacon)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-532-3250 Res:121 W. C Ave., Kingman, KS 67068 Email:adventuresofpioneerwoman@gmail.com The Rev. Dr. J. Ted Blakely(Rebekah)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------316-440-4439 2730 N Richmond St.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cell 316-734-8112 Wichita, KS 67204 The Rev. Mark A. Cowell (Julie) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-285-9601 Res: 501 West 5th Street, Larned, KS 67550 E-Mail: m_a_cowell@yahoo.com The Rev. Georgia Decker (Deacon) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620-662-2503 Res: 6900 B Eldorado Dr., Hutchinson, KS 67502 E-Mail: gdecker11@cox.net The Rev. Phyllis B. Flory (Mike) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 785-825-5230 Res:1551 Briargate, Salina, KS 67401 E-Mail: pflory1@cox.net

The Rev. Kathleen Hargis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------803-257-6775 2425 Reeves Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801 E-Mail: revkatiehargis@gmail.com The Rev. Harvey Hillin (Mary)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-235-8878 Res: 827 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66606 E-mail: h_hillin@yahoo.com The Rev. Mary L. Hixson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-842-3322 Res: 19 W. Deer Creek Trail, Anthony, KS 67003 FAX: 620-842-5791 E-Mail: mhixson56@yahoo.com The Rev. Charles T. Kerschen (Karen) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620-899-9183 Res: 27904 South Sylvia Road, Cunningham, KS 67035 E-Mail: kerschenkc@sctelcom.net The Rev. Karen D. Lemon (John) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-388-0693 Res: 20081 SW 20th Ave, Pratt, KS 67124 E-Mail: vicar_karen@yahoo.com The Rev. Dale A. Lumley (Miriam) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-952-2219 Res: 906 W. Wheat Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880 E-Mail: frdalelumley@hotmail.com The Rev. Laird S. MacGregor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-755-4042 Res: 322 South Ash Street, McPherson, KS 67460 E-Mail: lstanmac@yahoo.com The Rev. Donald G. Martin (Evelyn) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-462-3041 Res: 1715 W. 5th, Colby 67701 E-mail: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com The Rev. Randy E. McIntosh------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-342-6846 Res: 1401 Pershing, Salina 67401 E-Mail: randymac1953@gmail.com The Rev. Peter B. Nissen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-874-2362 Res: 312 S. Kansas, Norton 67654-2134 E-Mail: boyandreas@hotmail.com The Rev. Rita G. Stockton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620-355-6077 Res: P.O. Box 634, Lakin, 67860 E-Mail: stockton.rita@yahoo.com The Rev. Benjamin Thomas (Holly)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-404-6778 Res: 402 S. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 E-mail: bthomas@christcathedralsalina.org The Rev. Brian J. Viel (Mary) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-259-6794 Res: 800 West 32nd Avenue, Hutchinson 67502 E-Mail: bviel@cox.net The Rev. Joe A. Withrow (Deacon) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-422-3242 Res: 210 S. Kent #4, Nickerson, KS 67561 Joe67561@cox.net PHYSICALLY RESIDENT – CANONICALLY ATTACHED ELSEWHERE The Rev. Hal Emery (Karen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-827-5407 Res: 2363 Chapel Ridge – Apt. 2B, Salina 67401 The Rev. Robert P. Layne (Suzanne) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-241-1494 Res: 107 Laurel Ct., McPherson 67460 E-Mail: fatherbob33@cox.net

The Rev. N. Suzanne Layne (Deacon) (Robert) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------620-241-1494 Res 107 Laurel Ctt., McPherson 67460 The Rev. Robert Nelson Smith (Angie)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-825-0541 509 East Elm Street Salina, Kansas 67401 E-Mail: Robert.Smith@st-francis.org RETIRED CLERGY – LIVING IN THE DIOCESE

The Rev. Larry Carver (Joyce) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-532-4545 Res: 18 East 28th St., Hutchinson 67502 Email: larrycarver44@gmail.com The Rev. Canon James R. Cox (Ruth) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-823-0700 Res: 1315 Sierra, Salina 67401 E-Mail: wkcanon@cox.net The Rev. Eileen Heden ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------316-833-8213 Res: 311 N 4th St, Sterling, KS 67579 eileenheden721@att.net The Rev. Canon Jerry S. Jones (Susan) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-628-0384 Res: 1113 Pinehurst, Hays 67601 E-Mail:jerjones@ruraltel.net The Rev. Canon Bruce E. LeBarron --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-827-3402 Res: P.O. Box 2356, Salina 67401-2356 Email: tallcanon@cox.net The Rev. Dr. Max E. Murrison (Deacon) (Merrilyn) ------------------------------------------------------------------------785-827-7710 Res: 1039 Republic Circle, Salina 67401 The Rev. Larry K. Steadman (Diane) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-664-5141 Res: 401 Kisiwa Village Rd., Hutchinson 67502 E-Mail: ldsteadman@cox.net RETIRED and/or CANONICALLY ATTACHED – LIVE ELSEWHERE

The Rev. Richard S. Brooks------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ N/A Res 5701 Virginia Pkwy Apt# 2308 McKinney, TX 75071 E-Mail: frbrooks@nckcn.com The Rev. Linda English ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 785-760-5368 Res:3203 Rainier Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047 E-Mail: englishcook@outlook.com The Rev. Dennis Gilhousen-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------913-403-0922 6501 Maple Dr., Mission 66202 The Rev. Charles J. Griffith, III --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------479-667-9820 Res:8514 Beulahland Drive, Ozark, AR 72949 E-Mail: crjg@arkansas.net The Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Keith – Retired (Adelaide) ------------------------------------------------------------------------361-727-9101 Res: 406 Champions, Rockport, TX 78382 E-Mail: atkeith406@att.net

The Vy. Rev. Timothy E. Kline (Bonnie) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------940-779-2609 Res:50 Oyster Bay, Graford, TX 76449 E-Mail: bkline1202@cox.net The Rev. John M. Knox (Carole) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N/A Res:6019 W. 80th St., Lenexa, KS 66219-2027 The Rev. Christine K. Lampe (Deacon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-765-0058 Res:18647 SW Hawk, Rosehill, KS 67133 Email:clampe58@gmail.com The Rev. Horace (Hal) A. Lycett (Mary) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------720-389-5093 Res: 5347 Pierce St., Arvada, CO 80002 The Rev. Canon Dr. John Ashley Null, F.R. Hst. S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------N/A P.O. Box 3160, Peoria, IL 61612-3160 E-Mail: janull@att.net The Rev. Canon Phillip Rapp (Anne) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------703-266-3073 6529 Clifton Road, Clifton, VA 20124 E-Mail: p_rapp@yahoo.com The Rev. Arthur J. Rathbun (Theresa) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N/A 1326 Quarry Lane, Manhattan, KS 66502 E-Mail: ajrad@ksu.edu The Rev. Dr. Konrad Rock (Brenda) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------620-727-3445 Res: P.O. Box 605 (228 Vickers Lane) E-Mail: berock@centurytel.net The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Seaton (Christine) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------785-825-0581 1610 S. Canyon Ridge Trail, Show Low, AZ 85901 The Rev. Canon Charles W. Schneider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------210-216-0660 Res: 9624 Falcon Ridge Dr., Lenexa 66220 E-Mail: holysmoke1000@gmail.com The Rev. Michael R. Williams (Chaplain,.Lt.Col.) (Becky)-----------------------------------------------------------------N/A Res: 10315 Rosslake Dr., Peyton, CO 80831 E-Mail: ravenchap@aol.com

FORMER BISHOPS

The Rt. Rev. Vernon E. Strickland (Joyce) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------307-684-2190 665 N. DeSmet, Buffalo, WY 82834 E-Mail: ojwandng@yahoo.com The Rt. Rev. James Mr. Adams (Stacey) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608-518-1777 1321 30th St. South La Crosse, WI 54601 E-Mail: jma4wks@gmail.com

2015 DIOCESAN COMMITTEES

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STANDING COMMITTEE THE REV. MARK COWELL (President) 501 W. 5th St., Larned, KS 67550 Email: m_a_cowell@yahoo.com

620-285-6206 (home) 620-285-9601 (cell)

2016

THE REV. CHARLES KERSCHEN 27904 S. Sylvia Rd. Cunningham, KS 67035 Email: kerschenkc@sctelcom.net

620-899-9183

2015

MRS. LORI BONE 1911 Country Club Dodge City, KS 1911 Country Club 67801 Email: bone@fidelitybankdc.com

620-682-5408 (cell) 620-227-8586 ext. 215 (work)

2015

DR. H. MICHAEL WAMSLEY 229 Green, Hutchinson 67502 Email: pwamsley@cox.net

620-662-6427

2016

THE REV. JERRY JONES 1113 Pinehurst, Hays, KS 67601 Email: jerjones@ruraltel.net

785-628-0384

2017

MRS. SHERRY DENTON 2524 Bret, Salina, KS 674041 Email: sherry@bkrx.com

785-827-4354 (home) 785-342-6476 (cell)

2017

2015 COMMISSION ON MINISTRY

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THE REV. KAREN LEMON - President 20081SW 20th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124 Email: mailto:vicar_karen@yahoo.com

620-388-0693 (cell)

N/A

THE REV. BENJAMIN THOMAS 402 S. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 Email: bthomas@christcathedralsalina.org

785-827-4440 (work) 785-643-8226 (cell)

2015

THE REV. CANON PHYLLIS FLORY 1551 Briargate, Salina, KS 67401 Email: pflory1@cox.net

785-825-5230 (home) 785-493-2760 (cell)

2015

MRS. TEDDY LINEBERRY 323 W. 9th St., Concordia 66901 Email lineberrytc@aol.com

785- 243-1469

2015

MRS. PATTI WAMSLEY 229 Green St., Hutchinson, KS 67502 Email: pwamsley@cox.net

620-662-6427 (home)

2015

THE REV. LAIRD MACGREGOR P.O. Box 577 McPherson, KS 67460 Email: lstanmac@gmail.com

620-241-0298 (work) 620-755-4042 (cell)

2016

THE REV. CANON JAMES COX 1315 Sierra, Salina, KS 67401 Email: wkcanon@cox.net

785-823-0700 (home)

2016

MRS.JEANIE ARMOUR 320 E 15th, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Email: jarmour58@cox.net

620-728-1377 (home)

2016

MR. MIKE REES 1601 10th St., Dodge City, KS 67801 Email: miker@dodgecity.org

620-227-2738 (home) 620-225-8105 (work)

2016

POSTULANTS AND CANIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS Mr. Basil Price – Incarnation, Salina Mr. Bill Waln – Grace, Hutchinson Mr. John Seatvet – Dodge City Mrs. Casey Rohleder – Hays

Mrs. Carolyn (Kirby) Happer - Liberal Jeff Mitchell – Liberal Teresa Deokaran – Medicine Lodge Mrs. Amy Long – Hutchinson

THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD

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MRS.PAM SMITH - CHAIR 1032 Burr Oak LN., Salina, 67401 Email: heartland86@yahoo.com

785-825-8650 (home)

2015

THE REV.CANON JERRY JONES 1113 Pinehurst, Hays, 67601 Email: jerjones@eaglecom.net

785-628-0384 (home)

2015

THE REV. MARY HIXSON 19 West Deer Creek Trail, Anthony, 67003 Email: mhixson56@yahoo.com

620-842-5161 (work) 620-84203322 (home)

2015

MR.CHARLIE AULT DUELL 735 E. Leslie, Salina, 67401 Email: charlie.aultduell@gmail.com

785-309-5815 (work) 785-342-3589 (cell)

2016

THE REV. DONALD MARTIN 1815 West 5th Street, Colby 67701 Email: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com

785-462-3041 (home) 785-443-0894 (cell)

2016

TITLE IV INTAKE OFFICER MRS. SHERRY DENTON 2524 Bret Salina, KS 67401 Email: sherry@bkrx.com

785-827-4354 (home) 785-342-6476 (cell)

12 2015 THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL

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THE RT. REV. MICHAEL P. MILLIKEN 2 Hyde Park Drive, Hutchinson 67502 Email: bishop.wks@sbcglobal.net,

620-662-8024 (work) 620-655-7386 (home) 620-694-6037 (cell)

N/A

THE REV. DONALD MARTIN - (Vice President) 1815 West 5th Street, Colby 67701 Email: donaldmartin04@yahoo.com

785-462-7198 (work) 785-462-3041 (home) 785-443-0894 (cell)

2015

THE REV. RANDY MCINTOSH 1401 Pershing, Salina, KS 67401 Email: randymac1953@gmail.com

785-342-6846 (cell)

2015

MRS. SALLY RUSSELL – (Secretary) 1305 Stonebridge, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Email: sallyruss@sbcglobal.net

620-662-2946 (home) 620-662-8024 (work)

2015

MR. MIKE REES 1601 10th St., Dodge City, KS 67801 Email: miker@dodgecity.org

620-227-2738 (home) 620-225-8105 (work)

2015

THE REV. CANON JAMES COX 1315 Sierra, Salina, KS 67401 Email: wkcanon@cox.net

785-823-0700 (home)

2016

THE REV. LARRY CARVER 18 E. 28th, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Email: lcarver44@gmail.com

620-532-4545 (cell)

2016

MRS. NAN PYLE 509 Andrew St., Dodge City, KS 67801 Email: npyle@cox.net

620-225-5851 (home)

2016

785-825-8650 (home)

2016

THE REV. BENJAMIN THOMAS 402 S. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 Email: bthomas@christcathedralsalina.org

785-827-4440 (work) 785-643-8226 (cell)

2017

THE REV. GEORGIA DECKER 6900 B El Dorado Dr., Hutchinson, KS 67502 Email: gdecker11@cox.net

620-662-2503

2017

MRS.CAROLYN PETERSON 2052 Leland Way, Salina, KS 67401 Email: Carolyn.peterson47@gmail.com

785 827-6759 (home) 785 452-2277 (cell)

2017

MRS. CATHY MILLER PO Box 237, Concordia KS. 66901 Email:miller5256@yahoo.com

785-243-3886 (home)

2017

MRS. PAM SMITH 1032 Burr Oak Ln., Salina, KS 67401 Email: pam.miyoshi.smith@gmail.com

BISHOP: DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR: CANON TO THE ORDINARY: CHANCELLOR: TREASURER: ASST: TREASURER SECRETARY TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION DISPATCH OF BUSINESS FOR DIOCESAN CONV E.C.W. REP. UTO CHAIR DIOCESAN DISASTER COORDINATORS: DIOCESAN YOUTH COORDINATOR:

THE RT. REV. MICHAEL P. MILLIKEN MRS. TONI COTTRELL THE REV. CANON PHYLLIS FLORY MRS. JULIE COWELL DR. H. MICHAEL WAMSLEY THE REV. LARRY CARVER MRS. SHERRY DENTON MRS. CAROLYN PETERSON MRS. LANA MEDEROS MRS. KATHY MILLIKEN MR. STEVE FONTAINE & MR. MIKE REES THE REV. MARK COWEL

BUSINESS & FINANCE COMMITTEE Dr. Mike Wamsley - Chairman 229 Green, Hutchinson 67502 Mrs. Carolyn Peterson 2052 Leland Way, Salina 67401 The Rev. Larry Carver 18 East 28th, Hutchinson 67502 The Rev. Canon Phyllis Flory 1551 Briargate, Salina 67401 EX-OFFICIO: Mrs. Toni L Cottrell 1 North Main, Suite 502., Hutchinson 67501 APPEALS BOARD OF COUNCIL The Rev. Donald Martin 1815 West 5th Street, Colby 67701 The Rev. Randy McIntosh 1401 Pershing, Salina 67401 Mrs. Carolyn Peterson 2052 Leland Way, Salina 67401 EX-OFFICIO: Mrs. Toni L Cottrell 1 North Main, Suite 502., Hutchinson 67502

620-662-6427 785 827-6759 620-532-4545 785-825-5230

620-669-0006

785-462-3041 785-342-6846 785-827-4354

620-669-0006 (work)

TRUSTEES OF CHURCH PROPERTY Mr. Mike Rees 1601 10th Street Dodge City, 67801 Email: miker@dodgecity.org

620-225-8105 (work) 620-227-2738 (home)

Mrs. Nan Pyle 509 Andrew St Dodge City, 67801 Email: npyle@cox.net

620-225-5851 (home)

Mrs. Cathy Miller PO Box 237, Concordia 66901 Email: miller5256@yahoo.com

785-243-3886 (home)

Mrs. Carolyn Peterson 2052 Leland Way, Salina 67401 Email: carolyn.peterson47@att.net

785 827-6759 (home) 785 452-2277 (cell)

Mrs. Sally Russell 1305 Stonebridge, Hutchinson 67502 Email: sallyruss@sbcglobal.net

620-662-2946 (home) 620-662-8024 (work)

The Rev. Benjamin Thomas 402 S. 8th, Salina, KS. 67401 Email: bthomas@christcathedralsalina.org

785-827-4440 (work) 785-643-8226 (cell)

TRUSTEES OF ENDOWMENT • • • • •

Mr. Mike Beatty, 121 Overhill Rd., Salina 67401 Mrs. Constance M. Achterberg, 132 Overhill Road, Salina 67401 Ms. Mary Weston, 49 Tomahawk Dr., Hutchinson 67502 Mr. Larry Williams, 1513 Heritage Pl., McPherson 67460 Mr. John Golden, 1010 W. 10th, Goodland 67735

14 PROGRAM TASK FORCES Diocesan Youth Coordinator The Rev. Mark Cowell, 501 West 5th Street, Larned 67550 Daughters of the King Mrs. Patti Wamsley, 229 Green St.. Hutchinson, KS 67502 ECW Ms. Lana Mederos, 2205 Dover, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Disaster Initiative Mr. Steve Fontaine, 914 E. 34th Terrace, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Mr. Mike Rees, 1601 10th St., Dodge City, KS 67801

620-285-6206 620-662-6427 (home) 620-960-3254 620-727-2016 620-227-2738

DIOCESAN POSITIONS Mrs. Julie Cowell 501 West 5th Street, Larned 67550 Dr. H. Michael Wamsley 229 Green Street, Hutchinson, KS 67502 The Rev. Larry Carver 18 E. 28th St., Hutchinson, KS 67502 Carolyn Peterson 2052 Leland Wy, Salina, KS 67501 Sherry Denton 2524 Brett, Salina, KS 67401 The Rev. Larry Carver 18 E. 28th St., Hutchinson, KS 67502

620-285-6206

Diocesan Chancellor

620-662-6427

Diocesan Treasurer

620-532-4545

Assistant Diocesan Treasurer

785-827-4354

Dispatch of Business

785-827-4354

Secretary of Convention

620-532-4545

Ecumenical Officer

15 LAY DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION October 17-18, 2014, Colby, KS

ANTHONY

No Delegates

COLBY

Mrs. Lois VanHorn, Mrs. Martha Ann Hullet

CONCORDIA

Mr. Devine Montoya Mrs. Barbara Montoya

DODGE CITY Mrs. Edna Gillman Ms. Mischel Miller Mr. John Seatvet

ELLSWORTH Mr. Roy Baker Mr. Robert Rogers GARDEN CITY Mrs. Elizabelle MacKenzie Mrs. Marilyn Small

GOODLAND

Mrs. Pat Schiefen Mr. John Golden

GREAT BEND Mrs. Rose L. Kelly Mrs. Dorothy Keenan HAYS Mr. Paul Faber (St. Andrew’s) Mrs. Jacinta Faber HAYS Mrs. Casey Rohleder (St. Michael’s) Mrs. Edie Ward HUTCHINSON Dr. Michael Wamsley Mrs. Patti Wamsley Mrs. Sally Russell Mrs. Susan Smith Mrs. Michelle Waln

KINGMAN

No Delegates

KINSLEY

Mrs. Anne Graner

LAKIN

Mr. Mark Kleiwer Mrs. Ruth Eastin

LARNED

Mr. Gail Schwindt Mrs. Mary Beth Schwindt

LIBERAL

Mr. Linnie Bearce Mrs. Donna Bearce

LOGAN

Mr. John Hoffman Mrs. Doreen Hoffman

LYONS

Mr. Larry Young Mrs. Jill Stromberg

MCPHERSON

Mr. Larry Williams Mrs. Xan Williams

MEADE

No Delegates

MED. LODGE

Mr. Aaron Small Mrs. Cathy Small

NORTON

Mr. Ron Briery Mrs. Georgia Briery

PRATT

Ms. Judy Lee Mrs. Beth Montei (Fri) Mr. Robert Bitter (Sat)

RUSSELL

Ms. Nancy Aspegren

RUSSELL SPGS.

Mr. Jason Lamb Mrs. Molly Lamb

SALINA CATHEDRAL

Mrs. Kathleen Moore Ms. Jennifer Favre Higgins Mr. Steve Hoffman Mrs. Pam Smith

SALINA INCARNATION

Mrs. Cathy Miller Mrs. Carolyn Peterson

SCOTT CITY

Mr. Tom Moore Mrs. Kathleen Moore

ULYSSES

Mr. Dennis Smith Mrs. Fran Smith

YOUTH

Miss. Julia Thornton Miss. Nicole Payne

DIOCESAN CONVENTION COMMITTEES 2014

DISPATCH OF BUSINESS:

CHAIR:

MRS. CAROLYN PETERSON

SECRETARY TO CONVENTION:

CHAIR:

MRS. SHERRY DENTON

NOMINATIONS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. RITA STOCKTON THE REV. CAROLYN BALLINGER

RESOLUTIONS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. KAREN LEMON MRS. MOLLY LAMB

CREDENTIALS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. PHYLLIS FLORY THE REV. HARVEY HILLIN

BUDGET & FINANCE:

CHAIR:

DR. MIKE WAMSLEY MRS. TONI COTTRELL MRS. CAROLYN PETERSON MRS. PAM SMITH

CONSTITUTION & CANONS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. MARK COWELL THE REV. BENJAMIN THOMAS

THE REV. PHYLLIS FLORY MRS. SALLY RUSSELL FUTURE CONVENTIONS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. DON MARTIN

NECROLOGY:

CHAIR:

THE REV. GEORGIA DECKER

CONGRATULATIONS & GRATITUDE:

CHAIR:

THE REV. RANDY MCINTOSH MRS. CATHY MILLER

TELLER TEAM :

CHAIR:

THE REV. ANDY HOOK THE REV. JOE WITHROW MS. BERNICE DAVID

COMMITTEE TO REVIEW BISHOP’S ADDRESS:

CHAIR:

THE REV. DON MARTIN THE REV. DALE LUMLEY THE REV. HARVEY HILLIN MS. SUSAN SMITH

17 DISPATCH OF BUSINESS Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas 44th Annual Convention October 17-18, Colby Kansas Reverend Clergy, Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Honored Guests, the Dispatch of Business ask that you move and adopt the following order of business: The Schedule of Business The Order of Business The Special Order of Business We move that the following schedule be adopted for this Convention: Registration, Friday, October 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: The City Limits Convention Center, 227 S Range Ave, Colby, KS. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Convention registration at The City Limits Convention Center. 11:00 a.m. - Opening Eucharist at Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S Franklin Ave., Colby, KS. The Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori will be giving Sermon. Please bring Church Banners. Clergy, Vest in Cassock, Surplice, and Red Stole. LUNCH on your own Friday, October 17 – 2:00 p.m. 1st LEGISLATIVE_SESSION: Friday, October 17th at 2:00 p.m. - City Limits Convention Center 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Opening prayers Call to order Appointment of Dispatch of Business Report from Dispatch of Business Welcome to Colby Bishop’s Address Election of Parliamentarian Election of Convention Secretary Appointment of Assistant Secretary of Convention Introduction of appointed Tellers Seat and Voice

Reports: 11. Committee on Credentials 12. Announcement of a quorum - Secretary 13. Dispatch of Business 14. Resolutions Committee 15. Presentation from the Budget Committee for the 2015 budget (not open for discussion or action at this time). 16. Nominations Committee: Nominations may be received from the floor. 17. Constitution and Canons

18 5:00 P.M.

Convention Recess

5:00 P.M.

Hearings, Committee Meetings at The City Limits Convention Center.

6:00 P.M.

Social Hour at the The City Limits Convention Center.

7:00 P.M.

Convention Banquet at The City Limits Convention Center.

2nd LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Saturday, October 18th Breakfast on own. 8:30 A.M.

Clergy Spouse Breakfast at The City Limits Convention Center.

9:30 A.M.

Morning Prayer – The City Limits Convention Center.

10:00 A.M.

Convention business resumes at The City Limits Convention Center.

1. Dispatch of Business 2. Credentials 3. Elections 4. Reports from selected Committees and Officers 5. Financial Report of the Diocese 6. Report on the Diocesan Endowment Fund 7. Vote of 2015 budget – discussion and action 8. Report from Committee on Resolution – discussion and action 9. Report from Committee on Constitution & Canons – discussion and action 10. Diocesan appointments 11. Time and place of future conventions 12. Congratulations and Gratitude 13. Dispatch of Business 14. Announcements 15. Adjournment We so move.

Be it further moved, that the following special order of business be adopted. The Bishops address will be given during the first legislative session on Friday, October 17. Offerings from the Convention Worship services will be used to support Biblically based ministries in the Diocese. That this Convention sends greetings to The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Strickland and The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. James M. Adams, Jr., Diocese of Kansas, The Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe and his wife Ellen. That any special order of business may be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present at this convention, providing there is a quorum of the House present. We so move.

2014 Necrology List

20 MINUTES OF THE 44th ANNUAL CONVENTION EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2014 Thursday, October 16th Delegates and guests gathered for a Taco dinner in the undercroft at the church in Colby hosted by the congregations of Ascension on the Prairie, Colby; St. Luke’s, Scott City, St. Paul’s, Goodland; and St. Francis, Russell Springs. St. Francis Community Services sponsored the dinner. The gathering began at 6:30 PM and continued into the evening as friendships and acquaintances were renewed. There was special excitement in welcoming The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop, and her husband, Richard Schori as special guests. Friday, October 17th Friday Morning Convention activities began at 8:30 AM at the City Limits Convention Center. Congregations and organizations set up their display tables in the end of the Convention Center auditorium. Organizations represented were Women’s ministries including United Thank Offering, Diocesan ECW, and Daughters of the King; Dodge City youth group; Bishop Kemper School for Ministry; St. Francis Community Services; Steve Fontaine, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator; St. Francis Community Services; and Berniece David, our liaison with the Episcopal Church Center, representing the Missionary Society. Registration was conducted in the hall leading to the auditorium. Opening Eucharist At 11:00 AM the Festival Eucharist celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius the Martyr was held in the Colby United Methodist Church. Congregational representatives processed their church banners and the clergy followed in the procession. The Rt. Rev. Michael Milliken presided and The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori preached. Following the sermon the clergy of the diocese reaffirmed their ordination vows. The Rev. Georgia Decker gave the necrology report. During the offertory, the United Thank Offering ingathering was presented by representatives from the various congregations. Delegates and guests ate lunch on their own following the service.

Business Session The Convention reconvened at the City Lights Convention Center at 2:00 PM. Bishop Milliken opened the session with prayer, and called the meeting to order. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS The Rev. Cn. Phyllis Flory, Chairman of Credentials, reported that there were 20 of 29 clergy and 53 of 59 lay delegates certified and seated. Bishop Milliken appointed Mrs. Carolyn Peterson as Dispatch of Business, and she moved the Schedule of Business, the Order of Business, and the Special Order of Business as printed. It was adopted. She further moved that the following special order of business be adopted: The Bishop’s Address will be given during the first legislative session on Friday, October 17. Offerings from the Convention Worship services will be used to support Biblically based ministries in the Diocese (Camp Runamuck) and that this Convention sends greetings to The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Strickland and The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. James M. Adams, Jr., the Diocese of Kansas, and The Rt. Rev. Dean Wolf and his wife Ellen. That any special order of business may be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present at this convention, providing there is a quorum of the House present. It was adopted.

Steve Molstead , warden of Ascension on the Prairie, welcomed the Convention to Colby on behalf of the four sponsoring congregations. He introduced special guests The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori and her husband Richard Schori. He explained that there was a recipe book in the gift bags which was compiled by Marlene Pfeiffer, with recipes from members of the host congregations. There is also another cookbook in the bag which was given in memory of Mary Molstead. The Valomilk candy bars were a gift from the Russell Seifert Candy Company of Kansas City. He also recognized Julie Sadler, Convention Center manager, for her assistance with the Convention. Bishop Milliken offered prayer shawls which had been made by the Grace Church Prayer Shawl ministry to anyone who knew of someone in need of a prayer shawl. BISHOP’S ADDRESS Bishop Milliken opened the session with the Bishop’s Address. He mentioned that Bishop White in 1836 was the last dual role bishop until Bishop Milliken was elected five years ago. Now some other dioceses are trying a dual role bishop. He said he hears some people who feel that a diocese without a millon dollar budget is not viable. Additionally, some people feel a congregation of less than 150 average Sunday attendance is not viable. He noted that the average size of an Episcopal congregation is about 100 members or less. He quoted Barbara Brown Taylor who declared that self-preservation is not a big enough mission for the church. Bishop Milliken announced that he will resign as rector of Grace Church, and that beginning January 1, 2015, he will become a full time bishop for Western Kansas. He intends for this to be a two year plan, with the intention of resigning in early 2017 around his 70th birthday. The Diocese of Western Kansas will have three options upon his resignation. 1) repeat having a dual role bishop/rector, 2) find a half-time bishop, or 3) some other option. In conjunction with his move to full time bishop, the Diocesan Office will move into a rent-free suite in the First National Bank building in Hutchinson. There may be a need to tweak the budget during 2015 as some expenses may arise when the diocesan office is no longer sharing office space with Grace Church. He reported on signs of life and growth in the diocese including the appointment of The Rev. Cn. Phyllis Flory as Canon to the Ordinary, and the thirty-two students enrolled in the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry from the dioceses of Western Kansas, Kansas, Nebraska, and West Missouri. Two graduates, the Rev. Carolyn Ballinger and The Rev. Harvey Hillin are serving churches in the diocese. Molly Lamb and Rebecca Edwards are running Camp Runamuck for intercity kids to have a rural experience. Grace Church, Hutchinson, is sponsoring Loads of Love, a laundry service for the homeless. “The Grasshopper Myth” written by Carl Vaders states that small congregations need to celebrate who and what they are. Bishop Milliken hopes to have a workshop in 2015 using the material from the book. He urged each congregation to have a stewardship campaign and he encouraged every person to consider their pledge with a goal of reaching a tithe of 10% giving. He reminded clergy, paid staff, and all volunteers working with children that they must renew their “Safeguarding God’s Children” training every four years. This is now possible with an online course. He promoted the diocesan service that Toni Cottrell, the Diocesan Secretary offers, which provides bookkeeping services and bill payment for small congregations. He promoted the ECW seminar in April which author Lauren Winner will conduct. He closed with a prayer for the church. FIRST LEGISLATIVE SESSION Bishop Milliken nominated The Hon. Julie Cowell as Parliamentarian and she was elected Parliamentarian for the Convention. He nominated Sherry Denton as Secretary of Convention and she was elected Secretary of Convention. Toni Cottrell was appointed assistant secretary. He announced that The Rev. Joe Withrow, the Rev. Andy Hook, and Ms. Bernice David would serve as Tellers. Bishop Milliken asked that Ms. Bernice David, Western Kansas’ liaison from the Church Center in New York, The Vy. Rev. Bobby Smith, President and CEO of St. Francis Community Services, The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop, and The Vy. Rev. Don Compier, Dean of Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, be granted seat and voice. Moved, Seconded and carried.

22 DECLARATION OF A QUORUM The Secretary of Convention announced that a quorum was present for the transaction of business. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT The Rev. Karen Lemon reported that no resolutions had been submitted for action at this convention. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Dr. Mike Walmsley presented the proposed budget for 2015. He reminded the Convention that this presentation was for information only at this time, and not for discussion. Dr. Walmsley recognized the Budget Committee of Mrs. Carolyn Peterson, Mrs. Pam Smith, Bishop Milliken and Mrs. Toni Cottrell, Diocesan Secretary. He reported that in order to go from a part-time to a full-time bishop, the expenses would rise from $87,542 to $182,065.65 for 2015. Dr. Wamsley stated that the increase could be funded by increasing the assessment to congregations to 32%, but the Budget Committee recommended that money be taken from the Endowment Fund. Dr. Wamsley highlighted changes in the budget. The Diocesan Secretary’s salary (line 59401) was increased $5000 with a related increase in Payroll taxes (line 5041). Disaster Preparedness was allocated $300 (line 5652) and the General Church Program Pledge (line 5010) was increased to $14,422. The Budget Committee proposed to keep the Assessment at 15%. Dr. Wamsley stated that the budget hearing would be held at the close of the First Legislative Session. REPORT OF THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE The Rev. Rita Stockton gave the Report for the Committee on Nominations. Standing Committee – one clergy and one lay member to be elected for a three-year term Clergy: The Rev. Cn. Jerry Jones Lay: Mrs. Sherry Denton (Salina, Incarnation) Mrs. Anne Graner (Larned) Incumbents: The Rev. Mark Cowell (Larned), Dr. H. Michael Wamsley (Hutchinson), The Rev. Charles Kerschen (Kingman and Lyons), Mrs. Lori Bone (Dodge City) Diocesan Council – two clergy and two lay members to be elected for three-year terms Clergy: The Rev. Georgia Decker (Hutchinson) Lay: Mrs. Carolyn Peterson (Salina-Incarnation) Mrs. Cathy Miller (Salina-Incarnation) Ms. Linda Boone (Larned) Mrs. Catheryn Thornton (Salina-Christ Cathedral) Incumbents: The Rev. Don Martin (Colby, Scott City, Russell Springs), The Rev. Randy McIntosh (SalinaIncarnation), Mrs. Sally Russell (Hutchinson), Mr. Mike Rees (Dodge City), The Rev. Cn. James Cox (Salina-Christ Cathedral), The Rev. Larry Carver (Hutchinson), Mrs. Nan Pyle, (Dodge City), Mrs. Pam Smith (Salina-Christ Cathedral).

Commission on Ministry –No vacancies Disciplinary Board – No vacancies Nominations were made from the floor. The Vy. Rev. Benjamin Thomas (Salina-Christ Cathedral) was nominated for Diocesan Council in the Clergy order. Nominations were closed. This concluded the report of the Nominating Committee. The new diocesan lapel pins were distributed to all present. Bishop Milliken explained the design of the shield of the Diocese of Western Kansas. There is a bishop’s miter at the top, a plowed wheat field, an antique plow, and two greyhounds. The greyhounds were from the Griswold family crest, and Bishop Griswold (the first Bishop) kept greyhounds. The motto in Greek states “the plowman shall plow in hope”.

REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION AND CANONS COMMITTEE The Rev. Mark Cowell, chairman of the Committee on Constitution and Canons, reported that there were no constitutional or canonical changes to be considered. He stated that the Committee will be working in the coming year on resolutions to combine the Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee into one body. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING Patti Walmsley reported for the Daughters of the King. She is the provincial representative from Western Kansas. The last meeting was in Dallas at the Mont Serret Jesuit Center. Because another group was having a silent retreat at the same time, the Daughters agreed to silence during the joint meals. She stated this was very difficult. The triennial convention of the Daughters will be the week before General Convention. The Daughters will be in prayer during General Convention. She also reported that the Daughters at St. Anne’s, McPherson, are selling a cookbook. In preparation for the Triennial meeting, the Daughters are participating in a Torch Run. Each chapter will light candles, say prayers, and take pictures. The pictures will be collected and displayed at the meeting. The actual run will pass the corner of Kansas on October 22. Bishop Milliken introduced the deputies to next summer’s General Convention and mentioned opportunities for people to volunteer during Convention. He also commended St. Mark’s Press at Good Shepard in Wichita who publish church supplies. He particularly commended the lectionary cards. The Rev. Cn. Jerry Jones thanked everyone for their prayers for his family and especially his daughter who is battling cancer. DIOCESAN EPISCOPAL CHURCHWOMEN Lana Mederos, President of the diocesan ECW, reported that the ECW triennial meeting will be held in Salt Lake City during General Convention. The purpose of the ECW is to keep the “God Spark” alive in each life. In April of 2015 the ECW will host Lauren Winner, historian, author, and lecturer. Further details on her visit will be available by email, Facebook, and the Prairie Spirit.

REPORT OF THE YOUTH OF THE DIOCESE The Rev. Mark Cowell reported that there will be a third pilgrimage to Canterbury in 2015. Eight youth from Larned and Dodge City and thirteen adults will be making the trip. Father Mark reported that he will celebrate mass in Canterbury on March 18, 2015 during the trip.

BISHOP KEMPER SCHOOL FOR MINISTRY The Vy. Rev. Dr. Don Compier, Dean of Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, introduced himself and told how he came to Kansas City and to the Bishop Kemper School. He reported that Mrs. Carolyn Peterson, The Rev. Karen Lemon, and The Rt. Rev. Michael Milliken are on the Board of Directors of the School. The Revs. Harvey Hillin and Carolyn Ballinger are graduates, and Kirby Happer, Casey Rohleder, Terri DeoKaran, Basil Price, Bill Waln, and Jeff Mitchell are current students. There are lawyers, physicians, and government workers as well as five college professors among the current students which makes a very high quality student body. He asked for prayers for the school and for the students. Classes are held the second weekend of the month at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. Upton Hall is the newly renovated dormitory and the new classroom has state of the art distance learning capabilities. DISASTER PREPARDNESS Mr. Steve Fontaine reported that he is still visiting congregations to assist their creation of local disaster preparedness plans. The Convention sang Happy Birthday to The Rev. Larry Carver. Bishop Milliken blessed the City Limits Convention Center. The meeting was recessed at 4:00 pm to allow for preparations for the evening’s banquet.

Friday Evening A Social hour began at 6:00 PM at the City Limits Convention Center. It was followed by the Convention Banquet at 7:00 PM. Mr. Steve Molsted presented miniature windmills to Bishop Katharine and Bishop Mike. Molly Lamb spoke about Camp Runamuck. Bernice David, Western Kansas’ liaison from the Church Center, spoke about her work with The Missionary Society. Bishop Milliken presented the Bishop’s Service Award to Mrs. Sally Russell for her service to Grace Church, the diocese and Province VII. He also presented Service Awards to The Rev. Mark and The Hon. Julie Cowell for their work with the youth of the diocese and their service as chancellors and advisors to the bishop.

Saturday, October 19th Saturday Morning Delegates and guests breakfasted on the own while clergy spouses met at 8:30 AM for breakfast together. At 9:30 AM, The Rev. Don Martin officiated at Morning Prayer in the City Limits Convention Center. The Convention reconvened at 10:00 AM. QUORUM The Rev. Cn. Phyllis Flory, Chair of Credentials announced that there were 19 of 29 clergy and 52 of 59 delegates certified and seated. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bishop Milliken announced that the Rev. Richard Brooks has moved to McKinney, Texas following the death of his wife, Sally. He also announced that Matthew Kemp and Katie Hargis will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate at Christ Cathedral in Salina on November 1, 2014. The ECW of Colby sold pecans and walnuts. The youth going to Canterbury sold stepping stones with either the Episcopal Shield or a cross. Orders could be placed at their display booth and they will deliver the finished stones. Bishop Milliken reported that Bishop Vernon Strickland and his wife, Joyce, sent their greetings to the Convention from Buffalo, Wyoming. Elections The Rev Rita Stockton, Chair of the Committee on Nominations, conducted the elections. In the election for Standing Committee, a unanimous ballot was cast for The Rev. Cn. Jerry Jones. Elected. Ballots were distributed for the election in the lay order. In the election for Diocesan Council, a unanimous ballot was cast for The Rev. Georgia Decker and The Vy. Rev. Benjamin Thomas. Elected. Ballots were distributed for the election in the lay order. After voting was finished the ballots were collected and the tellers retired to count the ballots. Bishop Milliken announced that the UTO boxes and envelopes could be picked up to take back to the churches. DRAWINGS The youth from Dodge City drew tickets for the baskets which they had created to raise money. Sherry Denton and The Rev. Mark Cowell won the two baskets. The youth who will be going to Canterbury thanked everyone for their support, and announced their intention to take prayers to the Pilgrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s altar in Canterbury. Casey Rohleder announced that Bishop Milliken had obtained a $10,000 grant from Roane Ridge. This grant will be used to help fund the tuition for Western Kansas students in Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. It was hoped that the expenses for the students would be funded one-third by the Diocese, one-third by the congregation, and one-third by the student.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DIOCESE Dr. Mike Wamsley, Diocesan Treasurer, presented the Financial Report of the Diocese by title. Several baskets offered by the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministries group were awarded by the drawing of winning tickets. A wine basket was won by Steve Fontaine. A Tim Christian photo of Grace Church was won by Mike Wamsley and he auctioned it off to Linda Boone. A Cossette Christian painting was won by Mike Wamsley and he auctioned it off to Steve Kauffman. Julie Cowell won a basket with a book and teas. Terri Deokaran won the Italian Dinner.

REPORT OF THE DIOCESAN ENDOWMENT FUND Mr. Larry Williams reported for the Diocesan Endowment Fund. He recognized the Trustees of the Endowment Fund: Ms. Connie Achterberg, Mr. Mike Beatty, Mr. John Golden, Mrs. Mary Weston, and himself. Diocesan Secretary, Toni Cottrell does the bookkeeping for the Endowment Fund Committee. The investment earnings for last year of $591,972 represented a 22% gain. Earnings were allocated proportionally to all the 21 funds based on average balances of each fund. The value of the fund in September 2014 was $3.5 million. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET AND SETTING OF THE ASSESSMENT Dr. Wamsley stated that there were no changes to the budget as presented yesterday as a result of the budget hearing. He therefore moved the adoption of the 2015 budget as presented. Seconded, adopted. He then moved that the Diocesan assessment for 2015 be 15% of congregational net disposable income. Seconded, adopted. ELECTIONS The results of the contested elections were announced by Bishop Milliken and the slate of those elected either by ballot or acclamation follows.

Standing Committee Clergy: The Rev. Cn. Jerry Jones Lay: Mrs. Sherry Denton

Diocesan Council Clergy: The Rev. Georgia Decker The Vy. Rev. Benjamin Thomas Lay: Mrs. Carolyn Peterson Mrs. Cathy Miller Bishop Milliken announced that the next joint meeting of the Standing Committee and the Diocesan Council was to be in November.

RESPONSE TO THE BISHOP’S ADDRESS COMMITTEE The Rev. Don Martin, Chair of the Committee for the Response to the Bishop’s Address introduced Mrs. Susan Smith, The Rev. Harvey Hillen and The Rev. Charles Lumley, committee members. The Rev. Hillen moved to suspend the rules to allow the presentation of the resolution from the Committee. Seconded, approved. Mrs. Susan Smith moved the following resolution: In response to the Bishop’s Address; Beloved Bishop, you have given us courage to “re-vision” the vision for the future of our diocese. Be it resolved: We support you in this next chapter of your ministry among us. Seconded, adopted. APPOINTMENTS Bishop Milliken appointed The Rev. Karen Lemon, Chair of the Commission on Ministry. He appointed The Rev. Don Martin, Mr. Charlie Alt-Duell, The Rev. Mary Hixson, and The Rev. Jerry Jones to the Disciplinary Board. He appointed Mrs. Pam Smith chair of the Diocesan Disciplinary Board. He appointed Dr. Mike Wamsley Diocesan Treasurer and The Rev. Larry Carver assistant treasurer. He appointed The Hon. Julie Cowell Chancellor for the Diocese and The Rev. Mark Cowell assistant chancellor. He appointed The Hon. Julie Cowell parliamentarian, and Mrs. Carolyn Peterson Dispatch of Business. He appointed Sherry Denton Secretary of Convention. DRAWINGS Drawings were held for additional baskets from Women’s Ministries. Winner of the K-State basket was Cathy Miller. Mike Wamsley won the $50 dog grooming certificate. Jill Stromberg won the auction for the box of Macallan 12 year old Scotch, and Kathy Milliken won a fall basket. Pam Smith won a K-State basket and Martha Hullet won the UTX ministry basket. Finally, Macie Lamb was the winner of a K-State basket. REPORT OF THE FUTURE CONVENTIONS COMMITTEE The Rev. Don Martin announced the following schedule for the Diocese of Western Kansas Conventions: October 16 and 17, 2015 – Christ Cathedral, Salina 2016 – Wichita, joint convention with the Diocese of Kansas 2017 – St. Anne’s, McPherson 2018 – Salina, Christ Cathedral He moved the acceptance of invitations to host Convention for 2019 and 2019 – St. Cornelius, Dodge City 2020 – St. Michael’s, Hays Seconded, adopted. The Bishop Milliken explained that the joint convention will have joint worship and meals but separate legislative sessions. The last time the two Kansas dioceses held a joint convention was about thirty years ago. The dioceses are exploring cooperation on certain diocesan committee functions. COURTESY AND GRATITUDE The Rev. Randy McIntosh, chairman, requested greetings to the former bishops of the Diocese and their wives and the Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas as mentioned in the Special Order of Business. He also requested that our gratitude be conveyed to The Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, for her time among us, greetings to the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, and gratitude to Saint Francis Community Services for their sponsorship of the Thursday night supper.

He also moved to thank the Convention hosts, The Rev. Don Martin and the congregations of Ascension-on-the-Prairie, Colby; St. Paul’s, Goodland; St. Luke’s, Scott City; and St. Francis, Russell Springs. This was greeted with a standing ovation. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bishop Milliken announced that the next issue of the Prairie Spirit will be published around November 1. Mrs. Casey Rohleder announced that St. Michael’s, Hays, will be co- sponsoring a benefit to support women who have escaped from sex trafficking. Mrs. Cathy Milliken is sending dresses and flip-flops to Haiti via the Society of St. Margaret in Boston. Mr. Richard Schori offered to leave a CD of the pictures he has taken of The Presiding Bishop’s visit with Bishop Milliken. John and Melinda Ryberg announced that they would facilitate the placement of a St. Francis Christmas for Kids tree in any church that would like to participate. There being no further business, it was moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded and passed. Bishop Katharine gave the closing blessing. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 AM. Respectfully submitted, Sherry Denton Secretary of Convention

SHEAF OF REPORTS DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS TO THE FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONVENTION These reports from diocesan institutions, task forces, committees, special officers, and staff are intended to inform the Convention of progress and accomplishments in the mission the Convention has charged us to do. Please take time to look through them.

INDEX:

Appeals Board------------------------------------ A Diocesan Council-------------------------------- A The Standing Committee------------------------A Commission on Ministry------------------------B Treasurer’s Report------------------------------- B Endowment Fund Trustees’ Report----------- B Episcopal Church Women----------------------C Daughters of the King---------------------------D Secretary of Convention----------------------- D Kansas Ecumenical Ministries---------------- D Trustees of Church Property------------------- E United Thank Offering--------------------------E Youth & Young Adult Ministries------------- E Province VII Youth Network------------------ F Disaster Initiative ------------------------------ F St. Francis Community Services ------------- G

Convention Report from the Appeals Board The Appeals Board of Council has no activity to report since last Diocesan Convention. Respectfully submitted, The Rev. Don Martin DIOCESAN COUNCIL In accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese, the Diocesan Council met quarterly. Meeting were held November 16, 2013, March 1, 2014, May 24, 2014, and August 16, 2014. Minutes of the meetings are on file in the diocesan office should anyone wish to review them. Members of Diocesan Council: The Rev. Benjamin Thomas, The Rev Georgia Decker, Mrs. Anne Graner, Mrs. Carolyn Peterson, The Rev. Donald Martin, The Rev. Randy McIntosh, Mrs. Sally Russell (Secretary, Mr. Mike Rees, The Rev. Canon James Cox (Vice President), The Rev. Larry Carver, Mrs. Nan Pyle, and Mrs. Pam Smith. Submitted by Sally Russell Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Western Kansas Reports the following activity since November 2013. Consents to the following: The election of a bishop coadjutor for the Diocese of Southeast Florida Allen K. Shin – Bishop, Diocese of New York Matthew Gunter – Bishop, Diocese of Fond du Lac Alan M. Gates – Bishop, Diocese of Massachusetts Heather Cook – Suffragan, Diocese of Maryland Brian R. Seage – Coadjutor, Diocese of Mississippi The election of a bishop coadjutor for the Diocese of the Dominican Republic Robert S. Skirving – Bishop, Diocese of East Carolina Concurred with the recommendation of the Commission on Ministry to approve the following Postulants for Candidacy: Matthew Kemp Harvey Hillin Katie Hargis Concurred with the recommendation of the Commission on Ministry to approve the following Candidates for Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons: Harvey Hillin Katie Hargis Matthew Kemp Approved the following Deacons for Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests: The Rev. Carolyn Ballinger The Rev. Andrew Hook The Rev. Matthew Lewis.

It is very encouraging to see the number of outstanding individuals in our diocese who are willing to give of their time and talents to enter the process that will lead to ordination as either deacons or priests. We are all blessed by their presence among us. The Rev. Karen Lemon

B COMMISSION ON MINISTRY

The following actions were sent as recommendations to the Standing Committee for approval throughout 2014: Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate: Ordination to the Priesthood: Admit for Postulancy: Admit for Candidacy: Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Harvey Hillin, Topeka KS Carolyn Ballinger, Kingman KS Jeff Mitchell, Liberal KS Matthew Kemp, Salina KS Teresa Deokaran, Medicine Lodge KS Matthew Kemp, Salina KS Katie Hargis, Salina KS

Respectfully Submitted, The Reverend Mary Hixson, Chair

Treasurers Report A few comments on the fiscal health of the Diocese of Western Kansas: 1. Our current assessment rate of 15% seems to be working well. 2. We maintain monies in the bank and pay our bills on time. 3. Toni has instituted a program for use by Mission Congregations to assist them in paying their bills. Seems to be working well. We hope it makes life a little easier for those folks. 4. You will notice some radical changes in certain areas of our budget for 2015. We will review the numbers and explain the reasons for the changes during the business session on Friday, and hold a question and answer session following the afternoon session. As usual, the budget will be presented for your consideration and vote during the business session on Saturday. Thanks to all of you for your support and for all the work that you have done to keep this Diocese strong and healthy. God Bless. Sincerely Mike Wamsley Treasurer

ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEES’ REPORT The investment performance of the Endowment Fund was well above average last year, gaining about 22% on invested assets. We try to outperform the averages - including dividends and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 27% and the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 32% for 2013. The Endowment generally does better when the overall market performs below average but the market has been on a tear over the last 17 years. The Fund has outperformed the S&P 7 times in the last 17 years. We purchased shares of International Flavors and Fragrances and sold some of our Colgate-Palmolive this year. Microsoft (returned 44%), Wells Fargo (37%), Union Pacific (36%), Emerson Electric (36%), Johnson and Johnson (35%), and Berkshire (32%) were the big winners and 11 of our 15 holdings had double digit gains. The Endowment distributed $30,000 to St. Anne’s, McPherson, and $25,000 to Ashby House, $4,587 to Medicine Lodge and $1,765 to Transfiguration Bennington. A contribution of $20,000 was received from the Diocese for the Spendable Future Mission Opportunity Fund.

The investment earnings for last year of $591,972 were allocated proportionally among 21 funds on the basis of the 2013 average balance for each. The Mary Cohoon gift to benefit Christ Church Kingman was adjusted to its present value at December 31, 2012. The Trustees communicated various times by email and met on May 8, 2014 in Salina. So far in 2014, there have been no new contributions. The Diocese has received $30,000, St. Anne’s has received $25,000, Transfiguration – Bennington has received $1,416 and St. Mark’s has received $650 in distributions this year. In 2014, we purchased shares of Starbucks and sold shares of Coca Cola. The portfolio has gained about 20% to date in 2014.

Respectfully submitted, Constance M. Achterberg, Trustee R. Michael Beatty, Trustee John Golden, Trustee Mary Weston, Trustee Larry Williams, Trustee

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN

What a great year 2014 has been! Letting our Spark Shine in 2014 with the activities below. We have created a Facebook page to help communicate both Diocesan news and events, as well as sharing messages of worship and encouragement. A mailing list for those persons requesting standard mailing information is being compiled. There are also links on the Diocesan website for our group to share information to those who are interested. Our big event for the Women of the Diocese was held at St. Cornelius in Dodge City in August with 22 ladies in attendance. We shared a wonderful weekend together starting with a Meet and Greet on Friday evening hosted by the ladies at Dodge City. Saturday morning we spent in celebrating and worshiping together, along with a wonderful guided meditation with Mother Virginia Brown from the Rivendell Community in Missouri. She took us on a quite fascinating journey to get to our own quiet place to connect with the Lord in prayer and meditation. Lunch was provided from the youth at St Cornelius as a fundraising event to help fund their trip to England. Molly Lamb and Rebecca Edwards shared their wonder story about their mission with “Camp Runamuck” in Russell Springs. They are providing a wonderful experience for inner city children to connect with God and the “country life” and learning how we can all work together. Our next event will be in April 25th of 2015 with a wonderful day spent with Lauren Winner, Lauren is a historian, author and lecturer. She is Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. Winner writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Her book on overlooked biblical images of God, Wearing God, will be published by Harper One in the spring of 2015. Walking with God moving forward into 2015. Lana Mederos ECW President

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING • We are a group of Christian women striving to fulfill the promises of our Baptismal covenant through the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Life. We are to pray daily for the unity of Christ’s church. We also pray for our diocese, its clergy, our bishop and all people for spiritual growth, to seek and serve Christ and love our neighbors as ourselves. • The Daughters of the King in Salina are working through three parishes: Incarnation and Christ Cathedral in Salina, and Church of the Epiphany in Concordia. • The DOK in McPherson continue their work at St. Anne’s and in the community. • The Daughters in Hutchinson also continue to work at Grace Church and in the community. • Our outreach projects include pantries to provide food for families, clothes closets to provide for families, and school supplies for children in our community. Money is also provided for programs at the prison through Kairos. • The Diocese of Western Kansas will hold its annual convention October 17th and 18th in Colby, Kansas. The Daughters of the King will again sponsor a prayer chapel and information table for the delegates. We will also spotlight the Triennial meeting in Utah along with the General Convention. • On December 6th, the DOK in Hutchinson will be sponsoring a “day of preparation” for Christ’s birth. This will include a guest speaker, meditations, and some surprises. This will be for all parishioners in the diocese. • Our cross bears the inscription “Magnanimeter Crucem Sustaine” which means “with heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross” FHS for His Sake. This is our challenge every day. • • For His Sake, • • Patti Wamsley, • Grace Church • Representative of Diocese of Western Kansas to Province VI Board •

SECRETARY OF CONVENTION As the elected Secretary of the 2013 Diocesan Convention, I kept and transcribed minutes for the Forty-third Diocesan Convention of Western Kansas. Following Convention, the assistant secretary sent letters of greeting and thanks as directed by Convention. In July, notice was sent to clergy, deputies and alternates for the 2014 Convention. Respectfully submitted, Sherry Denton, Secretary

Report of the Diocesan Ecumenical and Inter-religious Officer This year I represented the diocese at the annual National Workshop on Christian Unity where the annual meeting of the Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical and Inter-religious Officers (EDEIO) was held. The topic of the National Workshop, which was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was “Has Christ Been Divided?” The Episcopal Church, along with the Roman Catholic, ELCA, and Methodist churches provide the largest denominational participation at these meetings. We discussed the progress of intercommunion and issues surrounding worshiping together. There are currently very serious discussions between the United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church and hope was that a proposal on going into communion would be presented at both of our Conventions, however this has been delayed to make sure that all issues are clearly identified. You should know that the United Methodist’s are already in communion with the ELCA. The Episcopal Church is also in meaningful discussion with the Presbyterian Church-USA and with the Roman Catholic Church. And the Church of England has made very strong progress with Rome in their discussions which means progress for TEC will also benefit.

E It was suggested that we spend less time trying to resolve our differences and more time celebrating what we already have in common. With this spirit in mind I suggest that each congregation in the Diocese of Western Kansas consider the following two suggestions. The year 2015 is the 50 year anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II. This was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church and was introduced by Pope John XXIII in 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI in 1965. This council marked a renewal of Roman Catholic doctrine in a modern age. This was the event that brought English to the Mass as well as several modernized liturgical designs. Clergy who have attend the clergy conference at the convent in Great Bend know that the setting for worship is extremely modern and very non-traditional. I suggest that you contact your local Roman Catholic priest and see if they would be open to an ecumenical service or program to celebrate this 50th anniversary of Vatican II. October 31, 2017, marks the 500th anniversary of Luther posting the 95 Theses on Indulgences. This is an important date for all Protestants, but especially for Lutherans. I suggest that you make contact soon with any local Lutheran pastor(s) to see if they are planning a service to mark this important date. Both these events in the Christian church history are excellent opportunities for all of our Episcopal congregations to find a way to work with other denominations. Please let me know if I can be of any help in making these contacts. Respectively Submitted, (The Rev’d) Larry A. Carver Ecumenical and Inter-religious Officer Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas

TRUSTEES OF CHURCH PROPERTY No actions were taken in 2014

REPORT FOR THE UNITED THANK OFFERING Sharing blessings with thanksgiving and love. That is the purpose of the United Thank Offering. It is to remember the gifts God has given to us by helping others in need. Last year, 2013, the churches in Western Kansas generously gave to the UTO. The Fall ingathering collected at convention was a total of $3,596.43. This year we have again collected in the Spring and Fall. During the Diocesan Convention we will have our ingathering to show our thankfulness to God for the love he has shown us. Please remember to pick up your “Blue Box” and to thank God every day for the blessings he has given each and every one of us. In 2015 the collection Sundays will be May 10th (Mother’s Day) and September 20th. I want to thank each of you for generous gifts and ask God’s blessings on all of you and our churches in Western Kansas. Kathy Milliken

Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Diocesan Youth Ministries held its Fifth Semi-Annual Acolyte Festival at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in McPherson. The festival held two workshops the first on Basic and Advanced Acolyting Techniques and the second on Praying with Icons. The youth participated in Acolyte Olympics and were served a hamburger and hotdog lunch by the faithful at St. Anne’s. The coveted Acolyte Trophy was won by the acolytes of St. Mary & Martha’s Episcopal Church in Larned. We thank the Rev. Laird MacGregor and the good people at St. Anne’s for their hospitality.

F In July the Rev. Andrew Hook and Seminarian Katie Hargis took four youth from our diocese to the Episcopal Youth Event in Philadelphia. The event was held at Villanova University. Along with workshops and various activities the youth participated in Morning and Evening prayer every day along with an opening and closing Eucharist. The opening Eucharist was presided over by the Rev. Gay Jennings, President of the House of Deputies and the closing Eucharist was presided over by the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop. On the last full day of EYE we traveled into Philadelphia and visited St. James’ School, a primary and middle school that serves only the poor children in the neighborhoods of the Alleghany west, the Church of the Advocate, the historic church where the Philadelphia Eleven were ordained to the priesthood, Christ Church, where Presiding Bishop William White was rector and where President George Washington attended, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, an AngloCatholic parish where we experienced the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The youth who attended from Western Kansas were Kyle Parks and Ty Waln (Grace, Hutchinson), Julia Thornton (Christ Cathedral, Salina), and Nicole Payne (St. Mark’s, Lyons). In September we held our Annual Youth Convention at Camp Wajato. Youth from Larned, Hutchinson, Salina, Lyons, and Dodge City attended. The Eucharist was presided over by the Rev. Mark Cowell and the homily was given by the Rev. Andrew Hook. The theme of this year’s convention was forgiveness. Worship music was led by Trevor Bennett (Grace, Hutchinson) for both the convention and the Acolyte Festival. Our youth delegates for Diocesan Convention are Nicole Payne (St. Mark’s, Lyons) and Julia Thornton (Christ Cathedral, Salina). Respectfully Submitted By, The Rev. Mark Cowell The Rev. Andrew Hook Province VII Youth Network The representatives from the Province VII Youth Network met face-to-face in Dallas earlier this year but our representative, the Rev. Andrew Hook, did not attend due to the lack of agenda which made it difficult to justify the expense. The network has now taken to meeting regularly through Google+ Hangouts. We were not able to meet officially at the Episcopal Youth Event as planned though we managed to spend some time with each other during the week. Respectfully Submitted By, The Rev. Andrew Hook

Diocesan Disaster Initiative 2013-2014 has seen little progress on the Disaster Initiative. Out of 29 churches in the Diocese we have volunteers for 8, a firm “no” from 2, and a couple are still attempting to lasso volunteers. We had hoped to start training the 1st quarter of 2014 to coincide with a slack period in the schedules of your volunteer Diocesan Coordinators. However by the first of May there were not enough volunteers in place to warrant it and the Coordinators schedules moved into the busy season and became swamped. Churches with volunteers are: Ascension on the Prairie, Colby; Holy Apostles, Ellsworth; St Paul’s, Goodland; Grace, Hutchinson; St. Mark’s, Lyons; All Saints, Pratt; St. Luke’s, Scott City; and St John’s, Ulysses. Where are we going at this point? Training for the 8 is being scheduled and will hopefully conclude prior to years end. It must be said again and again: A common misconception is that we are trying to prepare our Diocese and its people to become disaster responders, i.e. pack your bags and let’s go help. That is not what this initiative is about. We are trying to get each church the necessary tools and training to be prepared for a disaster at home – at the family level, church level, and/or community level. If we are not prepared to help ourselves in case of a disaster, how could we possibly travel somewhere else to assist others? Will we ever become disaster responders? We cannot honestly answer that question as that is a personal decision and commitment an individual would have to make. We can confirm that Episcopal Relief and Development does have a network of volunteers that are properly trained and ready to assist in time of need. That group of volunteers stands ready and willing to help when called upon. We say that to clarify that they must be called upon before responding, if not called they do not go. Respectfully submitted, Steve Fontaine & Mike Rees DWK Disaster Co-Coordinators

St. Francis Community Services Saint Francis Community Services said goodbye this year to The Very Reverend Edward Fellhauer, who retired after serving as President, CEO, and Dean of the ministry for 12 years. In July, his successor, The Rev. Robert Nelson Smith, began his tenure as the sixth president and CEO of Saint Francis. A graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, “Fr. Bobby” was ordained in 2011. He comes to Kansas from Peru, Illinois, where he most recently served as Vice President, Physician Services and Quality/COO for Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH). He has also served as associate rector to four churches that form the LaSalle County (Illinois) Episcopal Ministry within the Diocese of Chicago for the last three years. Fr. Bobby and his wife, Angela, have four daughters. Saint Francis Community Services has access to a variety of means to measure the success of our efforts. For some, the financial page provides the best gauge of mission success (see attached). For others, it’s the figures related to individual programs. For instance, this year saw a:

• • • • •

42% increase in the number of foster care homes available to children in need of care (435 homes) 1% increase in the number of adoptions in both the West and Wichita Regions (355 adoptions) 47% increase in the number of available beds for children (800 beds) 27% increase in monetary donations and presents for Christmas for Kids 30% increase in test scores for foster youth participating in our Skills & Drills computer courses

Saint Francis also broke ground October 2013 on the new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) west of Salina. Construction started in March 2014 and should conclude in the spring of 2015. We continue to advocate and work for the heath and security of the 8,000 children and families we serve in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We also support Bridgeway Apartments in Picayune, Mississippi, a supervised living apartment complex for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We look at the work we do, serving thousands of children and families, and know that our success ultimately depends on answering God’s call to reach out and help – one child at a time.

2013 Audit Report An Independent Certified Accountant, Roger Field CPA from the firm Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, Hutchinson, Kansas, performed the 2013 Audit of accounting and financials for the Diocese of Western Kansas. It was completed in November of 2014. The Audit report and financial reports for year end 2014 are available in the Diocesan office for anyone in the Diocese to review.

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF WESTERN KANSAS

Profit & Loss Budget Performance January through September 2014

Jan - Sep 14

Budget

Jan - Sep 14

YTD Budget

Annual Budget

Income 4000 · Assessment revenue 4166 · Reimbursable Items

148,709.53

133,807.50

148,709.53

133,807.50

178,410.00

-5,012.08

0.00

-5,012.08

0.00

30,000.00

50,250.01

30,000.00

50,250.01

67,000.00

30,000.00

50,250.01

30,000.00

50,250.01

67,000.00

0.00

173,697.45

184,057.51

173,697.45

184,057.51

245,410.00

173,697.45

184,057.51

173,697.45

184,057.51

245,410.00

7,211.26

10,326.01

7,211.26

10,326.01

13,768.00

0.00

6,750.00

0.00

6,750.00

9,000.00

4700 · Investment Income 4710 · Income from Endowment Fund Total 4700 · Investment Income 4900 · Other Revenue

Expense 5000 · Outside of Diocese Expenses 5010 · General Church Program Pledge 5020 · General Convention Deputies 5040 · Provincial Assessment

500.00

375.02

500.00

375.02

500.00

5050 · Provincial Delegates

0.00

562.50

0.00

562.50

750.00

5051 · Provincial Youth Expense

0.00

7,711.26

18,013.53

7,711.26

18,013.53

24,018.00

17,199.98

15,000.02

17,199.98

15,000.02

20,000.00

Total 5000 · Outside of Diocese Expenses

5300 · Diocesan Ministry Work 5301 · Diocesan Ministry Work 5310 · Diocesan Ministry Expense

77.45

0.00

77.45

0.00

5330 · Retired Clergy Ins. Program

5,084.00

4,575.01

5,084.00

4,575.01

6,100.00

0.00

5350 · Clergy Deployment 5360 · Clergy Moving & Interview

45.00

1,500.02

45.00

1,500.02

2,000.00

22,406.43

21,075.05

22,406.43

21,075.05

28,100.00

5601 · Program Expense

0.00

150.02

0.00

150.02

200.00

5605 · Christian Education

0.00

150.02

0.00

150.02

200.00

5620 · Diocesan Youth Program 5621 · Diocesan Youth Travel Expense

2,611.00

3,000.01

2,611.00

3,000.01

4,000.00

0.00

1,500.02

0.00

1,500.02

2,000.00

5625 · Ecumenical Ministry Expense

1,000.00

750.01

1,000.00

750.01

1,000.00

0.00

750.01

0.00

750.01

1,000.00

90.02

450.00

90.02

450.00

600.00

Total 5300 · Diocesan Ministry Work

5600 · Diocesan Program Expense

5650 · Clergy Conference 5651 · Clergy Spouse Hospitality Exp 5652 · Disaster initiative Expense

0.00

5674 · Commission On Ministry

0.00

375.02

0.00

375.02

500.00

5676 · Prairie Spirit & misc pub Exp

1,652.54

3,000.01

1,652.54

3,000.01

4,000.00

5680 · Search Process Expense 5690 · Bishops Ministry/Evangelism Fnd 5691 · Bishop Kemper School for Minist

0.00

750.01

0.00

750.01

1,000.00

866.39

5,250.01

866.39

5,250.01

7,000.00

6,000.00

3,750.02

6,000.00

3,750.02

5,000.00

12,219.95

19,875.16

12,219.95

19,875.16

26,500.00

Total 5600 · Diocesan Program Expense

32 5900 · Episcopate 5901 · Episcopate Stipend

25,437.06

25,437.01

25,437.06

25,437.01

33,916.00

5902 · Episcopate Housing/Utilities

6,750.00

9,000.00

5903 · Episcopate Pension

6,257.52

6,174.76

6,257.52

6,174.76

8,233.00

59035 · Episcopate Social Security

2,462.31

2,577.01

2,462.31

2,577.01

3,436.00

5904 · Episcopate Group Insurance 5906 · Episcopate Hospitality Expense 5907 · Episcopate Travel & Other Exps

7,077.50

8,967.74

7,077.50

8,967.74

11,957.00

753.11

2,250.00

753.11

2,250.00

3,000.00

8,493.82

11,250.00

8,493.82

11,250.00

15,000.00

0.00

2,250.00

0.00

2,250.00

3,000.00

57,231.32

65,656.52

57,231.32

65,656.52

87,542.00

18,750.06

185,750.01

18,750.06

18,750.01

25,000.00

1,434.38

1,425.01

1,434.38

1,425.01

1,900.00

5909 · Continuing Education Total 5900 · Episcopate 594 · Office operations 5940 · Salaries 5941 · Payroll Taxes 5942 · Staff-Medical Insurance

18,520.00

16,200.00

18,520.00

16,200.00

21,600.00

5943 · Staff-Pension

1,687.50

2,250.00

5946 · Staff-Travel Expense

1,071.43

750.01

1,071.43

750.01

1,000.00

5949 · Office Supplies Expense

1,318.22

1,500.02

1,318.22

1,500.02

2,000.00

797.79

525.01

797.79

525.01

700.00

5955 · Telephone Expense

1,192.14

1,500.02

1,192.14

1,500.02

2,000.00

5959 · Office Equipment Expense

2,724.99

1,800.00

2,724.99

1,800.00

2,400.00

5960 · Postage Expense

1,003.80

1,125.00

1,003.80

1,125.00

1,500.00

5965 · Diocesan Insurance Expense

2,675.50

2,250.22

2,675.50

2,250.00

3,000.00

5950 · Dues, Fees & Subscriptions

5975 · Repair Office Equipment Exp 5976 · Office Rental Expense 5978 · Audit Expense

100.00

75.01

100.00

75.01

100.00

4,500.00

4,050.00

4,500.00

4,050.00

5,400.00

15.00

5,625.00

15.00

5,625.00

7,500.00

240.00

1,500.02

240.00

1,500.02

2,000.00

5981 · Diocesan Journal Expense

0.00

150.02

0.00

150.02

200.00

5982 · Diocesan Meeting Expense

462.20

525.01

462.20

525.01

700.00

56,493.01

226,437.86

56,493.01

59,437.64

79,250.00

156,061.97

351,058.12

156,061.97

184,057.90

245,410.00

5980 · Diocesan Convention Expense

Total 594 · Office operations

*Assessment Income reflects September Assessments received through 10/6/2014.

33 2015 Budget Overview Jan - Dec 2015

Jan - Dec 2014

178,410.00

164,922.65

67,000.00

343,332.65

245,410.00

5010 · General Church Program Pledge

14,422.00

13,768.00

5020 · General Convention Deputies

9,000.00

5040 · Provincial Assessment

500.00

5050 · Provincial Delegates

750.00

24,672.00

24,018.00

Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4000 · Assessment revenue 4700 · Investment Income 4710 · Income from Endowment Fund 4900 · Other Revenue Total Income Expense 4001 · Reconciliation Discrepancies 5000 · Outside of Diocese Expenses

Total 5000 · Outside of Diocese Expenses 5300 · Diocesan Ministry Work 5301 · Diocesan Ministry Work-CTO

20,000.00

5310 · Diocesan Ministry Expense 5330 · Retired Clergy Ins. Program

6,100.00

5350 · Clergy Deployment 5360 · Clergy Moving & Interview

20,000.00 -

6,100.00

2,000.00

28,100.00

5601 · Program Expense

200.00

5605 · Christian Education

200.00

5620 · Diocesan Youth Program

4,000.00

5621 · Diocesan Youth Travel Expense

2,000.00

5625 · Ecumenical Ministry Expense

1,000.00

5650 · Clergy Conference

1,000.00

5651 · Clergy Spouse Hospitality Exp

600.00

5652 · Disaster initiative Expense

300.00

5674 · Commission On Ministry

500.00

5676 · Prairie Spirit & misc pub Exp

4,000.00

5680 · Search Process Expense

1,000.00

5690 · Bishops Ministry/Evangelism Fnd

7,000.00

5691 · Bishop Kemper School for Minist

5,000.00

Total 5300 · Diocesan Ministry Work 5600 · Diocesan Program Expense

34 Total 5600 · Diocesan Program Expense

26,800.00

26,500.00

5901 · Episcopate Stipend

80,688.00

33,916.00

5902 · Episcopate Housing/Utilities

30,000.00

9,000.00

5903 · Episcopate Pension

21,448.01

8,233.00

59035 · Episcopate Social Security

8,467.63

3,436.00

5904 · Episcopate Group Insurance

20,462.00

11,957.00

5906 · Episcopate Hospitality Expense

3,000.00

5907 · Episcopate Travel & Other Exps

15,000.00

5909 · Continuing Education

3,000.00

182,065.65

87,542.00

59401 · Salary-Administrative

30,000.00

25,000.00

5941 · Payroll Taxes

2,295.00

1,900.00

5942 · Staff-Medical Insurance

22,600.00

21,600.00

5943 · Staff-Pension

2,700.00

2,250.00

5946 · Staff-Travel Expense

1,000.00

5949 · Office Supplies Expense

2,000.00

5950 · Dues, Fees & Subscriptions

700.00

5955 · Telephone Expense

2,000.00

5959 · Office Equipment Expense

2,400.00

5960 · Postage Expense

1,500.00

5965 · Diocesan Insurance Expense

4,000.00

3,000.00

5975 · Repair Office Equipment Exp

100.00

5900 · Episcopate

Total 5900 · Episcopate 594 · Office operations

5976 · Office Rental Expense

3,600.00

5978 · Audit Expense

7,500.00

5980 · Diocesan Convention Expense

2,000.00

5981 · Diocesan Journal Expense

200.00

5982 · Diocesan Meeting Expense

700.00

81,695.00

77,450.00

343,332.65

243,610.00

Expense

Total Expense

OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE BISHOP January 1 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31, 2014

Date

Church Visited

April 5, 2014

St. Andrews, Liberal

April 6, 2014

St. John's, Ulysses

May 4, 2014

St. Michaels, Hays

May 31, 2014

First Christian Church, Kingman

June 1, 2014

Grace Church, Anthony

Confirmations

Received

Baptisms

Funerals Gretchen-Good Pankratz

The Rev. Carolyn T. Ballinger

The Rev. Harvey Hillin (D)

June 7, 2014 June 12, 2014

All Saints, Pratt

June 22, 2014

St. Andrews, Liberal

July 13, 2014

St John's, Great Bend

July 21, 2013

Grace Church, Hutchinson

September 7, 2014

Ordinations

All Saints, Pratt

Teresa J. Deokaran

Lottie Arnold John W. Seachris Luanna Bitter

Robert Bitter

Alan Montei October 5, 2014

Transfiguration, Logan

October 19, 2014

Church of the Upper Room, Lakin

November 1, 2014

Christ Cathedral, Salina

November 9, 2014

St. Andrew's, Rural Hays

The Rev. Kathleen Harges (D) The Rev. Matthew Kemp (D)

November 23, 2014

St. Thomas, Garden City

November 30, 2014

Grace Church, Hutchinson

Reacher A. Prewitt Harris R. Siller

Faven F. Simmons

Rae L. Groth

Diborah N. Simmons

Brandon E. Long

Emma S. Simmons

Amy L. Long December 6, 2014

Incatnation, Salina

Jasmine G. Skytte Alizabeth J. Malcuit

Totals

17 Visitations

9 Confirmations

2 Received

5 Baptized

1 Funeral

4 Ordinations