The Constitution and Canons Reports to the 189th Annual Convention

The Constitution and Canons Reports to the 189th Annual Convention October 20-21, 2023 Detroit, Michigan

Journal of the 188th Annual Convention October 21-22, 2022

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DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN CONVENTION JOURNAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I. The Constitution and Canons The Constitution and Canons Table of Contents ............................................................1 The Constitution of the Diocese of Michigan .................................................................9 The Canons of the Diocese of Michigan...................................................................... 12

Section II. Reports to the 188th Diocesan Convention Deanery Reports Capital .................................................................................................................74 Detroit .................................................................................................................76 Downriver .......................................................................................................... 78 Huron Valley ...................................................................................................... 82 McGehee ............................................................................................................ 83 Trinity..................................................................................................................84 William Lyster.....................................................................................................87 Commission on Ministry Annual Report ..................................................................... 92 Communications............................................................................................................94 Congregational Life/Transitions .................................................................................. 96 Congregational Development........................................................................................97 Diocesan Council Summary of Actions ........................................................................98 Episcopate Archdeacons’ Report ........................................................................................ 102 Official Acts of the Bishop .............................................................................. 103 Finance Episcopal Diocese of MI Proposed 2024 Operating Budget ...........................105 Executive Council 2021 Audit Report .............................................................114 Ministry with Young People........................................................................................139 Registrar’s Reports Clergy of the Diocese in Canonical Residence Order ..................................... 141 Parishes and Missions in Union with the Diocese ...........................................145

Spirituality and Race .................................................................................................. 147 Standing Committee Report ........................................................................................149 Trustees of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Summary of Actions ........................................................................................ 151 Trustees Financial Statement ...........................................................................154 Growth & Income Fund Financial Statements ................................................ 174 Whitaker Institute .......................................................................................................188 All.together Campus Ministries ................................................................................ 189 Canterbury House MSU ........................................................................................... 193 Canterbury House U of M ........................................................................................ 195 Cathedral Chapter ..................................................................................................... 198 Cathedral Foundation ............................................................................................... 200 Church at Crossroads ............................................................................................... 202 Disaster Preparedness and Response ....................................................................... 207 Province V Executive Board Report .......................................................................... 210

Section III. Journal of the 188th Annual Convention October 21-22, 2022 Return to In Person Format Journal of the Proceedings of the 188th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan ..................................................................... 214 Bishop’s Convention Sermon ................................................................................... 232 Record of Lay Delegate and Alternate Registration ................................................ 237 Record of Clergy Registration ................................................................................. 241

Section I The Constitution and Canons of The Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of Michigan Including all amendments made at the 2022 Annual Convention

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Section II Reports to 189th Diocesan Convention Deanery Reports Commission on Ministry Communications Congregational Life/ Transitions Diocesan Council Summary of Actions Episcopate Finance Ministry with Young People Registrar’s Reports Spirituality and Race Standing Committee Trustees of the Diocese Whitaker Institute Reports of Agencies, Institutions and Committees

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CAPITAL DEANERY The congregations of the Capital Deanery • All Saints, East Lansing • Canterbury MSU, East Lansing • Christ United, DeWitt • St. Katherine’s, Williamston • St. Michael’s, Lansing • St. Paul’s, Lansing Things are beginning to feel like the days before Covid. Programs are returning in full force. Members are returning to in-person worship, even as we continue to offer online options. And the congregations in the Capital Deanery are deeply involved in our communities.

All Saints, East Lansing members’ have been involved in the founding of the Justice League of Lansing over the past year. It’s an organization working to establish a reparations fund in the Lansing area. Following the sale of their 90 year old rectory, the congregation donated $130,000 to the Justice League. In September, they were honored to welcome Dr. Catherine Meeks to preach and lead adult education in September.

Canterbury MSU’s spring semester, like the whole university’s, was inescapably marked by the shooting on Feb 13th. Less than a year after moving into their downtown space, they were able to offer safe space during the lockdown and a place to gather, grieve, and sign notes for others the following day. The fall semester started with more joy, as they welcomed new and returning students with popsicles, typewriter poetry, and free Starbucks’. A new series “What Christians can learn from...!” launched with a powerful conversation with Imam Sohail Chaudhry sharing insights from Islam.

Christ United, Dewitt has been offering a monthly LGBTQIA+ Bible study the meets at a local restaurant for anyone in the Lansing area, as well as a monthly Meditative worship service. You might have caught their Facebook ad for their discussions of the TV series “The Chosen.”

St. Katherine’s, Williamston is launching Forster Woods Adult Day Center into a partnership with Active Living for All. After more than 10 years at St. Katherine’s this new relationship will allow both programs to increase their offerings and better manage their day-to-day administration.

Meanwhile, the people of St. Katherine’s are listening for what their next ministry launch might be.

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St. Michael’s, Lansing has been closely connected to End Gun Violence Michigan. Partnering with local police departments and nearby congregations, they sponsored a gun buyback which brought in more than 30 weapons. They are preparing for their second buy back this October.

St. Paul’s, Lansing is the first congregation in the diocese to complete all three anti-racism conversations with Sister Vee. The reading and dialogue have led to powerful reflection among participants. This is coupled with a growing relationship to the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center, an education and gathering community of the Anishinaabe people.

The Very Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel Missioner & Chaplain, Canterbury MSU

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DETROIT DEANERY In spite of the many challenges facing congregations throughout the country many of parishes are rising to the occasion and looking to the future. Here are a few examples of what our congregations are doing: Grace episcopal Detroit welcomed sister Vee to a brand new 9am service.

Grace still has its 10:30 service. Also out of Grace is Hattie Grace Kitchen.

This is a program centered around food and building relationships with the surrounding community.

St. Peter’s episcopal welcomed the Rev. Dr. Susan Harlow. As usual St. Peter’s continues it’s mission of social justice!. This past June St Peter’s held a healing circle forLGBTQ issues. More healing circles are sure to follow! Also it should be noted that St. Peter turned 165 years old this year!

The Church at Crossroads had a very successful summer feeding program for children and families. 13 congregations from around the diocese participated and provided food and volunteers. Starting September 20th the Good News Crew will do church school partnering with Grace Episcopal Church.

All Saints Detroit and St. Matthew’s / St. Joseph’s have had some small increases in their congregation’s population. Detroit historian Jamon Jordan is working with St. Matthew’s & St Joseph’s on how much of an important role the church has played in the history of Detroit.

Christ Church Grosse Point will be celebrating “Homecoming.” This is a fall festival bringing everyone back together after summer and preparing for the upcoming year.

Christ Church Detroit is exploring putting together a music program for kids after school. Messiah is interested in participating with this program along with former Motown artist Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas. This idea is still being explored.

St Luke’s Ferndale is celebrating a year of Thankfulness! St Lukes is also hosting a centennial celebration! 100 years! 1923-2023!

There will be a neighborhood fun day Saturday September 9th. The great work of St. Luke’s continues!

Two other congregations in the Detroit Deanery will be celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2024. St Paul’s Episcopal Church will be turning 200 years old. It is the oldest episcopal church in Michigan and precedes the Diocese of Michigan. Early in St Paul’s history it caught fire and was later rebuilt. Church of the Messiah was built from the left over pieces of St. Paul’s.

Messiah hosted the 16th annual Silence the Violence march and rally. The event honors the innocent victims of gun violence and works with groups and organizations towards its eradication.

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This year the event was held in 7 cities across Michigan. Pivotal to this year’s success across the state was the Diocese of Michigan ( shout out to the Bishop and her staff) and the organization End Gun Violence Michigan.

Michigan is leading the way to end senseless gun violence in our country.

With all of the issues facing our communities our churches are rising to the occasion. Be it issues of poverty, illiteracy, violence, race, hunger, ect the churches are ready and willing to rise to the occasion.

Rev. Barry Randolph Detroit Deanery

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DOWNRIVER DEANERY Annual Report, 2023

Our Deanery includes Saint Luke’s, Allen Park; Trinity, Belleville; Resurrection, Ecorse; Saint James, Grosse Ile; Saint Michael and All Angels, Lincoln Park; Trinity, Monroe; Grace, Southgate; Saint Thomas, Trenton; and Saint Stephen’s, Wyandotte. We meet three times a year for fellowship, support, and education. Attendance averages between 20-35 people. We include a time for a speaker (or Convention prep) and time for check in from each congregation. During the remaining time, we hear the Dean’s Report, the Diocesan Council Representative’s Report and our Treasurer’s Report. In the past year, we heard from Carmen Piggins about ministry with kids and adults, plus we did a Mini Ministry Fair in lieu of a speaker at one meeting, where each church shared in depth about key ministries.

Our Clericus is active, meeting monthly except in July and August. We welcomed the Rev. Chip Dischinger to Trinity Belleville. We prayed and supported departing Trinity rector, the Rev. Alice Sawyer.

The Rev. Lynda Carter has continued to lead Prayer in the Park on the river in Wyandotte, assisted by the Rev. Paula Miller, the Rev. MaryJane Peck, the Very Rev. Andrea Morrow, the Rev. Tom Ferguson, and Deacon-inTraining Rob Chelemen. This year weather was more of a factor than in previous years, with heat and several thunderstorms causing cancellation.

Still, a faithful crowd gathered to praise God in the lovely location on the Detroit River.

Below is a short update on each congregation, in alphabetical order by city: While St. Luke’s in Allen Park remains small, the involvement by its members is a testament to the community that is present there. With only a quarter-time rector, it leaves little time for the rector to do beyond putting services (Eucharist and Morning Prayer) together. Those in the parish step to not only become involved in the services, but just any other operation there. Through some helpful grants, things such as a parking lot resurfacing and some very much needed tuckpointing on the building has been completed. Again the work, from the grant applications to overseeing the work has been successful only because of the involvement of the members. It is always the hope and prayer that we will be welcoming new members.

Trinity Belleville has started in some new directions and is reviving some previously existing programs. The Friday Fill-Up Program provides approximately 170 meals per week to elementary school children in Belleville who face food challenges over the weekend time. This continues to be an excellent outreach opportunity for the congregation and the group has it down to a science. The parish enjoyed our beautiful Michigan July and August weather by worshipping outdoors under a large tent. Music could be heard by passers-by on Belleville Road and our yellow and white tent could not be missed. Worship was expanded, during Lent, to include an 78

evening midweek service. This service will start up again in midSeptember. The Belleville Lake Fest grew in scope over the previous year.

Trinity had a table and tent there and prayed with attendees, answered questions about our parish, invited people to worship with us and enjoyed being part of the city’s face. Trinity is expanding its relationship with Guiding Harbor Connection, a residential school for young women seeking alternative public schooling. Guiding Harbor is holding a Trunk-or-Treat event, for the public in October in the church parking lot and parish hall.

Trinity plans to offer worship and youth ministry opportunities for the Guiding Harbor students. Trinity, Belleville called the Rev. Chip Dischinger as its Interim Priest-in-Charge in mid-February 2023.

Resurrection Ecorse continues to meet faithfully, typically only with a few people offering and participating in Morning Prayer worship on Sundays. Volunteers have joined with two other churches (including Runners for Christ, which rents their building) to offer a meal, plus food and toiletries to take home, once a month to the community.

Saint James Grosse Ile had a strong and successful 2022, with lots of news and spiritual growth, even despite the COVID doldrums. Our parish annual report can be found here <https://bit.ly/3HkoAq7> with lots of joyful and specific details, particularly in the rector’s report found on page 1. Bottom line, as we’re pretty sure St. Paul first said, “Ain’t nothing going to break our stride, ain’t nothing gonna hold us down!"

The people of St. Michael’s in Lincoln Park are pleased to announce that Rob Chelemen has been named a postulant for ordination to the deaconate.

He is currently serving his field placement with Rev. Andrea Morrow at St. Stephen’s. Rob was a founder of our Blessing Box and has secured funds from St Stephens to help keep it filled. The need in our neighborhood is so overwhelming that we cannot do this work alone. Additional support was given by a social services grant from our diocese and a CDGB grant from the city of Lincoln Park. The diocese has also awarded us funds to purchase an AED unit and we held a training session for our parishioners on its use.

Collaborative work continues to propose ways to improve social development within the city of Lincoln Park. Currently discussions are underway with the mayor and city attorney to make this project an integral part of the city services. Because of her work in the neighborhood Paula was presented a key to the city. As a small community we make a big presence ministering inside and outside our walls. We are blessed with members who eagerly join together to hear the Word and put it into action.

Trinity Monroe been focusing on ways to be more active/visible in the Monroe community. Because of our Episcopal “Rainbow” signage we have welcomed a number of folk from the LGBTQ+ community and others who are supportive and who are looking for a more welcoming faith community.

Other involvement: financial support for a county-wide food pantry at Christ Lutheran Church; collected 96 boxes/bags of cereal for “Oaks of Righteousness” a shelter community; raised monies for “Crossroads” and their summer lunch program; Thanksgiving and Good Friday community worship services with Christ Lutheran, First Presbyterian and St. Paul’s 79

Methodist churches. Pastor Jim continues to meet, monthly, with the clergy from those other churches.

At Grace Southgate, while COVID remains a viable challenge, worship services have somewhat stabilized with Zoom worshiping being a reliable resource for those with personal or family issues that preclude them from being physically onsite and those who find themselves at a distance, yet faithful to the church family. Two persons were received into the church at the Easter Vigil and remain dedicated servants. Bishop Bonnie graciously led us in worship on Mother’s Day. Prayer in the Park, with the assistance of other Deanery clergy, returned for its 9th year, with faithful representation from 4 downriver Episcopal churches and others. Grace Outreach continues to provide 5-6 complete hot meals with cold bag lunches to approximately 60 persons per session, through the Wyandotte Food Kitchen throughout the year. Pledges have remained steady and thankfully greater than that which was budgeted; hall rental has helped to supplement our income; and expenses have remained manageable.

Volunteers have contributed greatly to provide for the upkeep of the building and grounds. Vestry, employee, and ministry leaders participated in three scheduled group sessions (and some on their own) to complete the Safe Church, Safe Communities modules, required by the Diocese.

St. Thomas Trenton continues to be a vibrant and active church, serving our members and community through worship, pastoral care, bible study, outreach ministries, and special events. September of 2022 our Sunday School class was reestablished on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month to meet the needs of our young parishioners. Our children also participate in a bell choir for special worship occasions during the year. In December 2022, we again collected underwear and socks for St. Peter's Corner Shower and Laundry Project in Detroit. Throughout the year canned goods, pastas, paper goods and cereals are collected for the Trenton Food Pantry.

Once a month members fund, prepare and serve lunch at the Christnet Warming Center for the homeless. A Bunco fundraiser event was held to help cover the cost and support this ministry. Members also enjoyed time at Crossroads helping with the meal and craft projects. The Outreach Ministry Team has sponsored outings for church members and their friends and neighbors. This included picnics at a local train park, cheering at a Mud Hens baseball game in Toledo, a fall ladies’ potluck and an Advent Tea. We have on-going martial arts classes at the church and continue to provide space for Al-anon, AA and Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Our biggest challenge this last year has been the need to replace our boiler and heating system for the main church and offices. The parishioners have shown incredible adaptability and flexibility while we continue to provide church services in our Martha Mary Chapel. We have not been able to use our main church since May of 2021. It is our goal to have a new energy efficient system installed by the end of this year.

St. Stephen’s Wyandotte has had an active and exciting year! We served meals at Crossroads 4 times, feeding over 1,500 people. We also helped with two weekday lunches and kids activities at Crossroads. As in the past, we worked with the Wyandotte Ministerial Association to deliver over 80

1,200 bags of food for kids to eat on the weekend to local schools and the public library. We said goodbye to our curate Tom Ferguson, who is now vicar at St. Aidan’s in Ann Arbor, and we welcomed Rob Chelemen, a deacon in training, and his wife Kitty. We also said goodbye to Adrienne Trupiano-Stepaniak as our Director of Children’s Ministries, and welcomed Casey Zacker in the new position of Director of Family Ministries. We had an amazing festive jazz mass on Easter Sunday, with the Paul Keller quartet. We also welcomed an a cappella quartet led by our musician Gerald Hymer once a month. We hosted a tour of our stained glass, followed by dinner and music, and we had a senior bus trip to the DIA, both in August. As we look at the start of the program year for 2023/24, we’re filled with joy and excitement to see what the Holy Spirit has in store.

Finally, as Dean, I’m grateful for my clergy colleagues and all the amazing lay people that make up our Deanery. We are mainly small churches having a big impact. We are blessed to have a sense of community and fellowship in Christ in our Deanery, as well as a clear sense of being the church.

Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Andrea Morrow, Dean

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HURON VALLEY DEANERY The Very Rev. Carol A. Mader, Dean Ann Arbor, St. Aidan Ann Arbor, St. Andrew Ann Arbor, St. Clare of Assisi Ann Arbor, Canterbury at UofM Brighton, St. Paul Chelsea, St. Barnabas Dexter, St. James Hamburg, St. Stephen Howell, St. John Ann Arbor, Incarnation Saline, Holy Faith Ypsilanti, St. Luke We are planning our pre-Convention Caucus for October 5th. This year, we welcome The Rev. Taylor Vines-Lowe as Rector of St. Luke’s, Ypsilanti (He will be ordained priest on December 9, 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s). We also welcome The Rev. Paul Frolick as Rector of St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor.

A new initiative in the Deanery is being led by the Creation Care Committee at Church of the Incarnation. The group still in formation is focusing on the intersectionality of climate change, poverty, crime and gun violence, and the future for our children and grandchildren. Contact Catherine Daligga (cdaligga@gmail.com) for more information.

We have gathered as a clergy group once this year, at St. Clare’s, after a diocesan clergy gathering.

I invite you to visit all of our church’s’ websites and other social media forums to read about all of our ministries and the ways in which we work to become Beloved Community and a blessing to the world.

Faithfully in Christ, Carol A. Mader+

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MCGHEE DEANERY Congregations: Birmingham, St. James Bloomfield Hills, Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Twp., Nativity Clarkston, Resurrection Lake Orion, St. Mary Madison Heights, St. Patrick Mt. Clemens, Grace West Bloomfield, Spirit of Grace Pontiac, All Saints’ Rochester, St. Philip Romeo, St. Paul’s Royal Oak, St. John Southfield, St. David’s Troy, St. Stephen Shelby Twp, St. Luke Waterford, St. Andrew 2023, our first full year of what is generally regarded as post COVID worship, saw parishioner slowly returning to their congregations. Our faith families reported variety in their responses to the pandemic, from live streaming, to zoom, to YouTube recordings as a way to unite our parishioners - and that may continue as new ways to connect and spread the Gospel.

St. James in Birmingham saw their long-time associate Rev. Christine Gannon head off to take charge of St. John's, Plymouth. Christ Church Cranbrook, following a multi-million dollar construction campaign, moved into their new space. Spirit of Grace welcomed a new rector, Lutheran Rev. Joyce Staib. Rev. Eric Williams, St. Philip, Rochester, began a welldeserved sabbatical in September. St. Paul's, Romeo welcomed Rev. Ronda Johnson as their spiritual leader. St. David's, Southfield welcomed seminarian Felicity Thompson into leadership and St. Andrew's, Waterford welcomed Rev. Sharon Voelker out of retirement as an interim priest.

We were particularly inspired to have Bishop Bonnie with us for a Deanery Holy Week retreat. Deanery clergy attended weekly zoom lectionary Bible Study gatherings. And Deanery clergy were also able to gather for a summer party (thanks Revs Susan and Eric Williams) as well as luncheons at St. David's, Southfield. We give thanks and praise to God for the shared mission and journey we enjoy as we look to the year ahead with encouragement and joy!

The Very Rev. Chris Yaw, Dean

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TRINITY DEANERY 2023 Report

Member Congregations:

Dean:

Christ Church, Dearborn Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills St. Clement’s, Inkster St. Andrew’s, Livonia St. George’s, Milford Holy Cross, Novi St. John’s, Plymouth Church of the Redeemer, Southfield St. John’s, Westland Emmaus Fellowship

The Very Reverend Julia Huttar Bailey

Diocesan Council Representatives:

Mr. Bruce Hinkle (Holy Cross) The Reverend RaeLee Baxter (Emmaus Fellowship)

Highlights from some of the Deanery Congregations St. Andrew’s Livonia has had an exciting year of new beginnings. We held a blessing of the animals, a new Christmas pageant, added a weekly congregational dinner to our Evensong and Bible study (in which we’ve studied Genesis, Revelation, and a tour of the Book of Common Prayer before settling in to our current study of Mark’s Gospel; come join us on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 for dinner or 6 for Evensong and Bible study), hired a new music minister, and hired a parish secretary after the position was vacant for a year and a half.

(Submitted by the Reverend Dr. Daniel Lawson) Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills had a good year. We have worked steadily and have nearly completed our capital campaign projects; we are so pleased with the results. We continue to have a hybrid worship at our 10:30 service, and love seeing the Zoomies joining in with the Roomies, as those unable to be present in person – whether because of geography or physical limitations – are still able to be a part of our Sunday morning worship. Our Thursday Zoom Compline continues: there are some good things that have come out of the difficulties of a worldwide pandemic.

While our Rector enjoyed a sabbatical, some wonderfully talented priests filled in so they hardly noticed she was gone!

(Submitted by the Very Reverend Julia Huttar Bailey) St. George’s, Milford continued working through the transition time, Vestry guiding the Church supported spiritually and shepherded by our Interim Rector Rev. Susan Anslow Williams.

We decided to look for a half-time clergy, using Ministry Support Teams 84

which are currently in development. We continued to worship at two Services on Sundays, with lovely Christmas and Holy Week offerings. The 10:15 service was out 'On the Grass' this Summer under a large tented awning until the storms and strong winds decimated the awning. Rethink for 2024!! Our Lent Series provided opportunities for study and fellowship together. St George's hosted our first Depolarizing Workshop for Braver Angels in Feb 2023. Members of our congregation and wider community participants were able to practice their skills in conversing when opinions are opposed! Our Outreach Ministries continued to flourish, including Crochet for a Cause and Purls for Wisdom. We are also a 'beloved Partner’ of the Church at Crossroads and in the Summer were able to send groups to support preparation and serving of lunch for the Vacation Bible School in July and a lunch in August for Adults and Children. We celebrated our Interim Rev. Susan finishing her time with us at the end of June with a Summer barbecue. This enthusiastic and creative minister left us a lasting legacy too, designed and painted by Rev. Susan: a 'St George' wooden figure which graces the Narthex and a giant wooden ‘good Dragon' which stands outside, welcoming all to our Church. We welcomed Rev. Michelle Werner on August 1st as our Half Time Priest in Charge. Stepping up to God’s purpose for St George's is our ongoing agenda and we have welcomed a few new members to our congregation. We are blessed.

(Submitted by Rev Michelle Werner & Senior Warden Deborah A Sawyer) Holy Cross, Novi continues to thrive, with a particular focus this year on Buildings and Grounds improvements. We have completed renovations on two bathrooms and new carpeting throughout the building, as well as setting up online giving on our website. We have been active in raising money for local food pantries, and our Social Justice team has prioritized gun laws and ending cash bail in activism, fund-raising, and letter-writing campaigns.

We have a vibrant in-person 8 am service and are running hybrid worship at 10 am, emphasizing community connection with a large-screen TV in “gallery view” so online and in-person worshippers can interact. Post pandemic, our choir is slowly building back, and we have started offering children’s Sunday School once-a-month as well.

This year our parish successfully applied for a Lilly Renewal Grant, which will cover supply and renewing activities for both parish and priest during Ian’s sabbatical in Spring/Summer 2024.

We now offer an online, Wednesday evening compline and Thursday morning book discussion group, as well as other opportunities to gather in fellowship. Holy Cross continues to enjoy a sense of open-but-connected community that cares for its own and welcomes new folks. We are blessed! (Submitted by Ian Reed Twiss, Rector)

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St. John’s, Plymouth has warmly welcomed the Reverend Christine Fentress-Gannon to serve as their Rector starting September 1, 2023. Over the last year the dream of turning our former rectory/youth center into a refugee resettlement location is now a reality. The grant money was raised, donations were given, and partnerships with the community were made.

The home has been updated, furniture has been moved in and we anticipate welcoming a refugee family, through Samaritas, by the end of October. Our Houseband and Bell Choir, along with our Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, are back helping to lead us in worship. The Tech Team is livestreaming our 10:00 a.m. service. The lighting in our worship space has been updated and a new sign will soon grace our property on Sheldon Road. St. John’s is alive with several Bible Study and Devotional groups, an outstanding Altar Guild, and amazing volunteers! A special thanks to Fr. John Connors all his hard work – blessings to him as he heads down to Tennessee.

(Submitted by the Reverend Christine Fentress-Gannon)

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WILLIAM N. LYSTER DEANERY All Saints’, Brooklyn Christ Church, Adrian Christ Church, Pleasant Lake St. Aidan’s, Michigan Center St. John’s, Clinton St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction St. Peter’s, Hillsdale St. Paul’s, Jackson Eight congregations make up the William N. Lyster Deanery located in the southwest corner of the Diocese. The Deanery is named after the Rev. William Lyster who financed the beginning of many of these congregations that run from Detroit through the picturesque Irish Hills and all the way to Marshall, Michigan. Born in Ireland, Rev. Lyster saw similarities in the topography of this region with that of his beloved homeland, hence the name, the Irish Hills. We are pleased to carry on Rev. Lyster’s dedication to sharing the love of God with all those in our communities today.

All Saints Brooklyn is experiencing some of the same problems and difficulties as many other parishes in our deanery and diocese. The Covid epidemic has caused irregular attendance and income. Some have not returned to worship because of fear of infection, susceptibility because of age or physical conditions or other reasons associated with Covid. Loss of leadership in some areas is troubling. One of our late former members was always amazed at the resiliency of our members to fill in and keep everything going when faced with difficulties. Some of our previous areas of ministry have been suspended or most likely ended because of Covid and dwindling attendance. Our very popular monthly community dinner has been suspended. In the past we participated in the Village of Brooklyn October Pumpkin Quest with a booth downtown. We continue to provide space for two AA groups, an Alanon group and a Yoga class. Our services are supported by recorded music as we have no organist. We have two worship leaders, three Eucharistic ministers, two who are also Eucharistic visitors, and five lectors. We have always adapted to any given challenge so we have concluded that we will continue to provide an Episcopal presence in the community as long as we can with the resources we have with the Lord’s help. Our definition of “an Episcopal presence” is non-judgmental, inclusive, non-political, forgiving, and welcoming place of safety for all who seek the Lord’s presence. We have three supply clergy who celebrate the Eucharist at least three Sundays a month. With the retirement of the Rev. Sandra Benes, we have only two supply clergy scheduled for the time being. We are deeply indebted to their ministries. We experience walk-in visitors who occasionally attended services and sometimes return. We therefore challenge ourselves to continue providing an open church with regular services no matter what. We have discussed how we have provided funeral services for past members who still live in the community but have not attended services for some time. In the past we have provided funeral 87

services either at a funeral home or in the church. Requests for graveside burials have also been provided. Oversight by Bishop Bonnie has been received. Maintaining a 163-year-old church building and two other buildings, a side yard and hedge to trim is always a challenge for our building and grounds endeavors. We have a faithful member who has mowed the lawn on a weekly basis, others clean the buildings and join in trimming the hedges. With God’s help we will persist! – Mr. John Messimer, Clerk Christ Episcopal Church, Adrian, is currently without a priest, however we are holding two Eucharist services each month and, on other Sundays, we continue to hold Morning Prayer services. We had a partial roof replaced and some interior plumbing issues which have been corrected. We still host a local woodburners group, a drivers ed company and our permanent renters, Pathways Preschool. We still operate an outdoor food pantry.

Monthly vestry meetings continue. We are blessed to have a great group of volunteers who step up when needed. We will continue to endeavor to persevere. – Mr. Todd Johnson, Senior Warden Christ Church, Pleasant Lake, has discontinued one of our Outreach ministries this past year. We had a grief support group that met twice a month. While at one time we had as many as 10 at a meeting, attendance had dwindled and we went 6 months without anyone attending. It was a welcome ministry in the community and we were saddened to see it come to an end. We continue to operate a Food Bank serving the communities of Pleasant Lake and Munith with a monthly food distribution on the third Saturday of each month. We distribute school backpacks and supplies to the children of our clients and Christmas gifts and hats and mittens to the children at Christmas. A few years ago, we set up a cabinet in front of our parking lot as a Community Food Pantry. It has been well received in the community, with community members putting in what they can and those in need of food taking what they need. Last summer we began broadcasting our Sunday Service on Zoom, so those who can’t attend in person can participate along with those in Church. This summer one of our members had an idea of a Sanctuary Garden and Gazebo in the side yard of Christ Church since there is a Sanctuary for abused horses across the road from the church. Janet Rochfort graciously funded the project which was completed in September with a Community Open House on September 24.

Our vision is to provide a quiet place for folks in the Community to stop and rest and be renewed. - The Rev. Susan Vandercook St Aidan’s continues to work with Southwestern Food Distribution giving out an average of 150 boxes of food on the fourth Thursday of each month.

This summer we set up a booth on three Thursday evenings at a local park family event. St Aidan’s established a new group called “Gathering on the Grove.” This group meets two Tuesdays a month and works on sewing projects, quilting and crafts. We have Senior Citizens meeting in our hall each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We hosted a Halloween night table of treats at a central location in town. We continue each year with a Blue 88

Christmas service. St Aidan’s has struggled to find supply clergy so we only have a priest for two Sundays a month and worship with Morning Prayer on the other Sundays. – The Rev. Deacon Linda Shafer St. John’s-Clinton completed its search last September for a new Priest-inCharge. On October 16, 2022, The Rev. Katherine Beck-Ei began her tenure as the congregation’s priest. All of our worship services continue to be hybrid, being a combination of in-person and on Zoom. Our weekly Bible study is a staple in formation and lively discussion; it has also grown in those attending. One of our parishioners also makes numerous mission trips in many places throughout the world. Within the United States, she has traveled regularly to a Native American reservation to minister to the women there. Inspired by this, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ month with a Sunday Eucharist service. We have had six new people join our worship services on a fairly regular basis; one of them has officially joined and is helping with a good deal of outreach work. Our Priest-in-Charge has been writing a monthly column for The Clinton Local, which is a weekly newspaper. Also, she recently put together another article on the history of St. John’s, which is the oldest church still standing in Michigan. This past spring our priest facilitated a Bishop’s Committee retreat, using one of The College for Congregational Development models. Five services were offered during Holy Week, all of which were well-attended. Our Bishop’s Ice Cream Social, in July, was a big hit with lots of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and toppings galore. We are working diligently to establish community relationships with a number of organizations, including our police and fire department. Our Chief of Police will be presenting an educational program to our congregation on how to keep our church as safe as possible, from crime. We have a Blessing of the Animals scheduled for October 14th. Our priest is working to establish a relationship with the Alzheimer’s Association for St. John’s to host educational programs, and a support group. On September 22nd, we participated in the Clinton Fall Fest.

Tours of the church were offered, along with balloon animals made by parishioners, and other goodies. Ten to twelve people toured the church.

Once again, we will be hosting a Trick or Treat event on Halloween. Last, but not least, our Sunday attendance is slowly beginning to grow, helping our ASA to exceed 2022. – Rev. Katherine Beck-Ei St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction, has had several changes this past year. Gail Blum joined the Ministry Support Team in November of 2022 and Judith Schellhammer left it in June of 2023 to join the staff of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Our paid musician left in April and we have been singing acapella, making beautiful music together under the ministry of Pete Blum. We continue to pledge 10% of our income to mission projects on the local, state, and national level. In addition, we provide food to families for their children during spring break. Two of our members finished the second year of the Anglican Social Justice online program from the Episcopal Divinity School. Gail and Pete attended the College for Congregation Development and will be sharing the information 89

they gleaned with the rest of the congregation. We all enjoyed Bishop Perry’s visit in June. – The Rev. Deacon Cindy Corner For St Peter’s, Hillsdale, 2023 began much the same way things were before Covid.

We opened our Parish Hall to the Caring People of Hillsdale County to feed the unhoused on Saturdays. Bishop Bonnie Perry came and helped one Saturday. To show their appreciation, the group cleaned up part of the church gardens. Due to dwindling numbers in both volunteers and the unhoused, the luncheons went on hiatus. Our Lenten Program was once again weekly Stations of the Cross on Wednesday evenings. We were blessed with a visit from Bishop Bonnie Perry for our Ash Wednesday service. The outdoor flowerpots were filled with an array of beautiful flowers. Our lawn service took care of overgrowth in the front of the church as well as our Memorial Garden. We were blessed to have 3 members of the same family baptized this past spring. Socially, we had a Sundae Sunday courtesy of the Diocese. Trinity Lutheran Church joined us for our annual Picnic in the park. St. Peter’s Free Clinic is going strong.

The Clinic is helping to purchase an AED machine. Thank you to the Diocese for the grant check to help with the cost. The Clinic’s annual Fundraiser, Taste of Autumn is coming up in a few weeks.

We continue to support Love INC and one of our parishioners works on their newsletter. We financially help with the annual Loaves and Fishes project which offers supplies to the needy. Sadly, we bid goodbye to our beloved supply priest, Rev. Sandy Benes as she retired again. We held a special coffee hour in her honor complete with a Peanuts themed cake. A dedicated crew made our annual fair booth outstanding, following the theme Harvest the Memories. In the beginning of the year, we were still soliciting bids to paint the outside trim of the church including the high bell tower. After a bid from Apex Painting was approved, we submitted a grant application to the Diocese. Happily, we were awarded enough, and the painting job was completed on September 22. We at St. Peter’s are truly blessed. – Ms. Kathy Jagger, Secretary This past year at St. Paul’s, Jackson, has been occupied largely by matters of a transition and search process. In November we welcomed Father Jadon Hartsuff as our Interim Rector. During the interim period he and our vestry worked especially on a range of staffing, finance, and administrative issues.

We also hired a new choir director and successfully relaunched our choir after its Covid hiatus. The Congregational Assessment Tool affirmed that we are in a high energy, high satisfaction phase, ready to continue welcoming new members and eager to deepen our commitments to serve those in need in our local community. Our goal last year as we wrote this report was to keep momentum going during the interim period, and we have certainly accomplished that. Our worship attendance on Sundays and Wednesdays has continued to grow and is nearly back to pre-Covid levels; our youth activities are again gathering steam; participation in other activities is strong; and new members are joining. In August we announced that Father Jadon accepted the call to become our permanent rector, with an 90

installation on All Saints Day! We are looking forward to a fruitful year ahead, with plans already being explored for a significant missional partnership in part of our building and several major capital projects. Once again, we are eager to keep the momentum going! – The Rev. Jadon Hartsuff Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev. Judith Schellhammer, Dean

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2023 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION Members of the Commission on Ministry (Terms end October 31 of the year indicated) COM Membership (* indicates someone filling out a vacant term) Class of 2023: L: Matt Evett, David Volker C: Josh Hoover, Chris Johnson Class of 2024: L: Elaine Belz, Joseph Thompson C: Andrea Morrow, Jeanne Hansknecht* Class of 2025: L: Jo Hartwell, Meida Ollivierra C: Bill Danaher, Clare Hickman (chair) Class of 2026: L: Anthony Cartagena, Gwyn Dugliss (co-chair) C: Paul LeClair, Beth Taylor Class of 2027: L: Lauran Bryan, Darryl Butler C: Katherine Beck-Ei, Andy Guffey The principal role of the Commission on Ministry (COM) is to act as an advisory committee to the Bishop and assist in the discernment and raising up of leaders for ministry. When the Bishop welcomes individuals into the formal COM discernment process, the COM assigns an advisor to each individual. This advisor meets with the advisee to assist, observe, offer suggestions, review the formation plan and give support to the advisee until ordination. Advisors report back to the commission on the progress of their advisee. Additionally, in 2021, we created the role of Chaplain to the Ordination Process, and are grateful to the Revs. Ron Spann and Sister Veronica Dunbar for serving as our current chaplains.

Since the last convention, we have commissioned five Community Discernment Committees (CDCs); as well as working with the Standing Committee to assist the bishop in granting postulancy to Carol Bennett, Mel Carpenter, Rob Chelemen, Jenny Darrah, Chas Kipp, and Joe LaVela; granting candidacy to Jenny Darrah and Dan Martin; ordaining Mike Stutso to the diaconate; and ordaining Gerardo Aponte-Safe to the priesthood.

During 2023, the COM continued its work to clarify and focus the process of discernment toward ordained ministry, as outlined in canon law. We also focused our attention on the changing nature of formation, in a world in which the three year residential seminary experience is no longer the norm, but an ever-expanding menu of on-line and limited residency options becomes available. Perhaps most exciting: we have begun a serious initiative to assist ALL Christians in discerning their particular calling to fulfill their baptismal vows.

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If you wish to learn more about the core values and vision for the heart of ordained ministry, we invite you to visit the diocesan website at www.edomi.org/com and suggest you begin with the Competencies for the Ordination Process.

Many thanks to all who open their hearts to God’s call to ministry for them.

Thank you to each member of the COM for offering their time, effort, and prayers for the work of building up God’s Church. We also gratefully acknowledge the support and guidance of Crystal Ramirez, Susan Mason, and the Rev. Susie Shaefer; and we give thanks for the leadership of Bishop Perry.

Respectfully submitted The Rev. Clare L. Hickman, Co-Chair Ms. Gwyn Dugliss, Co-Chair

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OFFICE OF DIOCESAN COMMUNICATIONS Dennis Boyd Jr., Director of Communications

As the Director of Communications, I promote and support the work of our diocese, our Bishop, and our congregations. I manage the diocesan social media sites, website, email newsletter, and all other forms of graphic communications.

On the diocesan level, I provide internal and external communications support for our Bishop and the diocesan office, through social media platforms, email communications, and other electronic or printed means.

The diocesan office continues its partnership with Todd Nissen of the Jim Vella Group for press and media releases, and management of press and media requests regarding our Bishop and/or diocese. Working with Todd, this partnership continues to help the diocese expand its reach into the greater community.

As the Director of Communications, I will lend support for diocesan programming initiatives and ministries, both in-person and online. These include but are not limited to: Annual Convention, Clergy Day, Vestry Day, Lenten and Advent bible studies, Spirituality and Race workshops, Bishop’s Bash, Fall Gathering, and various other workshops, teach-ins, and events. This year I assisted with and will continue to lend support to End Gun Violence Michigan initiatives.

I work closely with Bishop Perry to record and edit all video content, statements, and sermons. All videos can be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, or through our website at www.edomi.org.

The Weekly Connection email remains an important external communication tool for the growth and vitality of our diocese and congregations. We distribute this e-newsletter to over 4,000 people on Tuesdays. The Weekly Connection maintains a high readership and engagement. This focused newsletter is designed to keep our congregations and their people involved and aware of all diocesan events and updates, congregational news, and events, as well as provide many useful resources and give awareness to any employment opportunities within our diocese.

We encourage all congregations to submit news or events they feel might be of interest to the wider diocese. If you have an event upcoming, please submit your information at: www.edomi.org/weeklyconnection.

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In 2023 our digital footprint expanded. Most notably, this summer, we began adding content to LinkedIn, TikTok, and are currently brainstorming ideas for a podcast series to bring you more stories from around the diocese.

The diocesan website continues to grow and remains an important hub of essential information as it is regularly added to and updated.

I look forward to being a valuable source of support to the diocese, our Bishop, and congregations as we close out the year and move forward into 2024. Coming into this role has been a great learning experience thus far, and I am looking forward to creating many more memories.

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND TRANSITIONS Transition ministry is not only about changes in congregational clergy – it is also about the spiritual and psychological process of working through and accepting Change. I believe that with clergy transitions comes opportunities to gain clarity about our identity, values, and callings. It can open up a congregation to try new things and have transformational conversations.

The Rev. Susie Shaefer and I have had the joy of leading 9 congregations through transitions this year. We are always listening to feedback and trying to improve and deepen the process for vestries, bishop committee’s and search committees. We have begun to incorporate more congregational development models in the process to both ground and aid congregations in their work.

We are currently in a clergy shortage and so we have been thinking out of the box as we walk with congregations as they discern their next steps. We have created and implemented the “Walking through Transitions Process.

This curriculum and process helps churches without a traditional interim do the interim tasks so that they can become more healthy, faithful, and effective congregations and have good transition experiences.

I am so excited about each of our new calls this year. I ask that you introduce and welcome them to the best diocese in the church, The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan!

New Calls The Rev. Jadon Hartsuff, St. Paul’s Jackson The Rev. Taylor Vines-Lowe, rector of St. Luke’s Ypsilanti The Rev. Michelle Werner (ELCA), St. George’s Milford The Rev. Paul Frolick, St Andrews Ann Arbor The Rev. Joyce Partyka-Staib (ELCA), Spirit of Grace W. Bloomfield The Rev. Chris Fentress-Gannon, St. John’s Plymouth The Rev. Chip Dischinger, PIC at Trinity Belleville The Rev. Sharon Voelker, Interim at St. Andrew’s Waterford The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams, interim at St. Jude’s Fenton (Eastern MI) The Rev. Dr. Susan Harlow (UCC), pastoral leader at St. Peter’s Detroit The Rev. Judith Shellhammer, Associate, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Detroit Retirements The Rev. Joe Summers The Rev. Jonathan Sams The Rev. Terri Pilarski 96

Congregational Development We had our our second launch year of the College of Congregational Development. We had 32 participants and 16 people graduated! It was a week of new learnings, challenges, and fun! The material we teach in the College of Congregational Development will help your church become more faithful, healthy and effective. This program is for clergy and lay leaders, and we encourage congregational teams of 2 people or more. Our next College for Congregational Development is June 9th-June 14th, 2023. If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at eekevag@edomi.org.

Congregational Assessment and Mutual Ministry Reviews If your church is looking for help with finding your mission, doing mutual ministry reviews, growth, or developing ministries we have resources that may help. Both Susie and I are trained interpreters for the Congregational Assessment Tool, a survey that helps you find out how to raise both satisfaction and energy in your church along with other helpful information. I look forward to continuing walking alongside you in ministry.

Faithfully Submitted, The Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag

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The Diocesan Council Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, Inc. SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE MEETINGS OF DIOCESAN COUNCIL June 2022 – May 2023 Council Members 2022-2023 Capitol: The Rev. Karen Lewis & Greg Wortley, Detroit: The Rev. Emily Williams Guffey & Lynn Wiggins, Downriver: The Rev. Alice Sawyer/the Rev. Maryjane Peck & Gwyneth Dugliss, Huron Valley: The Rev. Dcn. Jenny Ritter & Jamie Taylor, Lyster: The Rev. Judith Schellhammer & Katie Walworth, McGehee: The Rev. Chris Harris & Shirley Lappi, Trinity: The Rev. RaeLee Baxter & Bruce Hinkle, Bishop’s Appointments: The Rev. Dcn. Cleda Smartt, The Rev. Halim Shukair, Luke Thompson June 15, 2022 Loans and Grants Social Services grants totaling $44,700 to 13 organizations were approved.

Financial Updates (1) Renewal of 200,000 investment at 3% interest for Growth and Income Fund passed.

(2) New Ministry Grant renewals to Mother of the Savior ($28,000) and Church at Crossroads ($20,000) were approved.

October 1, 2022 2023 Draft Budget Canon Miliotto presented the 2023 Draft Budget for approval on behalf of the Mission Budget Committee. Motion passed.

Property/Administrative Issues (1) Three congregations have closed: Christ the King, Taylor; St. Elizabeth’s, Redford; St. Augustine of Canterbury, Mason. A motion was made and seconded to prepare these properties for lease and engage an agent to list them. Motion passed.

(2) A motion was made and properly seconded to approve The Church at Crossroads’ fundraising appeal letter. Motion passed.

Loans and Grants (1) Holy Faith, Saline – The committee recommended awarding a grant of $10,000 towards a project to remediate mold contamination following flooding. This is not covered by insurance. The total cost of the project is $30,000. Motion passed.

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(2) St. Michael and All Angels, Lincoln Park – The committee recommended awarding a grant of $6,550 for emergency HVAC repair.

Motion passed.

(3) St. Mary in the Hills, Lake Orion – The committee recommended awarding a grant of $10,000 grant to help with the replacement of their roof. They have received $10,000 from the Trustees for this project. The total cost of the project is $40,000. Motion passed.

November 12, 2022 Clergy Compensation (1) The updated Clergy Compensation Guidelines were approved.

(2) The following was moved and properly seconded: With the expectation that there might be a significant operating surplus in 2022 and knowing that staff salaries did not keep up with inflation in 2022 nor are they budgeted to keep up with inflation in 2023, Diocesan Council resolves to give the bishop authority to make one-time inflation adjustment payments to staff within the scope of the projected 2022 surplus. Motion passed.

Grant Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation – Bishop Perry and the Canons recommended awarding a grant of $20,000 to alleviate a temporary cash-flow problem and allow them to pay staff salaries and benefits.

Motion passed.

Clergy Housing Resolutions (Dunbar, Ekevag, Perry, Shaefer, Shukair, Wakeen) Motions were made and properly seconded to accept the resolutions as presented. Motions passed.

Appointees The following appointees were put forth; each was properly seconded and approved.

Registrar: Canon Jo Ann Hardy Dean: The Rev. Halim Shukair Warden: Shirley Lappi Secretary: Dr. Edie Wakevainen Assistant Secretary: The Rev. Judith Schellhammer Treasurer: Canon Mark Miliotto Diocesan Chancellor: Mr. Stephen Ott Vice Chancellor: Ms. Megan Norris Diocesan Signatories: The following were put forth as 2023 signatories and approved: The Rt. Rev. Bonnie Perry (declined to sign checks), Canon Mark Miliotto, Canon Jo Ann Hardy, Canon Ellen Ekevag, The Rev. Halim Shukair, Shirley Lappi Executive Committee of Council: President/Chair: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry Canon to the Ordinary: Jo Ann Hardy 99

Treasurer: Canon Mark Miliotto Secretary: Dr. Edie Wakevainen Dean: The Rev. Halim Shukair Warden: Shirley Lappi Class of 2023: Karen Lewis Class of 2024: Emily Williams Guffey Class of 2025: Chris Harris January 28, 2023 Ratification of Executive Committee Actions (1)On December 17, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Council unanimously approved a loan for the Church of the Incarnation, Ann Arbor, as follows: Be it resolved: That the Diocesan Council extend a loan in the amount of $150,000 to the Church of the Incarnation, Ann Arbor, to assist with financial needs as recovery efforts take place following an embezzlement of funds. The final terms of the loan will be negotiated after the results of the recovery effort have become clear. This action was ratified, with Jamie Taylor abstaining.

(2) On December 6, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Council affirmed the Standing Committee’s recommendation for a 4% COLA adjustment for the bishop.

Be it resolved: That the Diocesan Council affirm the Standing Committee’s recommendation for a COLA increase in the amount of 4%* for the Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, effective January 1, 2023; and that the increase includes any adjustments necessary to reflect changes in pension contribution. This action was ratified.

March 25, 2023 Loans and Grants (1) The Loans and Grants Committee recommended that the 21 Social Service Ministries grants be allocated as requested in the amount of $62,830. The Loans and Grants Committee also requested that $9,330 from the Sustainable Development Fund be used to help fund these grants ($53,500 from the diocesan budget; $9,330 from Sustainable Development Fund. Motion passed.

(2) The Loans and Grants Committee recommends that the 7 Advocacy grants be awarded as requested in the amount of $22,008. Motion passed.

(3) The Cathedral Chapter - The Cathedral Chapter, the entity that runs the 4800 Woodward complex, is in a cash deficit and is requesting a loan of $100,000. The committee reviewed the information provided by the Dean of the Cathedral, as well as the 2021 audit of the Cathedral and the Cathedral Chapter. The Loans and Grants Committee recommends that a loan of $100,000 be extended to the Cathedral Chapter/Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Terms are to be negotiated by appropriate staff. Motion passed.

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NOTE: Diocesan Council met June 24, 2023, and September 23, 2023, in both regular and budget-specific sessions. At the time of submission of this report, the minutes had not yet been approved. A summary will be included in the next journal.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Diocesan Council, E�ie W�k�v�in�n

Edie Wakevainen, PhD, Secretary

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REPORT OF THE ARCHDEACON Deacons in the Diocese of Michigan have continued “to make Christ and his redemptive love known, by [their] word and example, to those among whom [they] live, and work, and worship” (BCP, p. 543). They have met the challenges of virtual worship, pastoral care, and many other ministries, as they are called to serve the church.

Deacons met with Bishop Perry for conversation in October and for a Quiet Day in Lent. Deacons relaxed and enjoyed good food at the first annual Deacons’ Picnic at Emrich in August.

For the Archdeacons’ virtual conference in the Spring of the year, I was a member of the design team and led several sessions on lifelong learning for deacons.

With Bishop Bonnie I met with individual deacons, as needed, for discernment and support in their vocations.

Other activities this year included the following: Commission on Ministry: development of formation plans for priest and deacon postulants,; advise those on the path to ordination, consult on formation, serve as an interviewer for Postulancy Weekends and Candidacy Days.

Accompany the Bishop on selected visitations, confirmations and ordinations: Visitations: 6 Ordinations 2 Confirmations (other than visitations): 2 Celebrations of New Ministry: 2 I now serve on the Council of Advice for Safe Church, Safe Communities, as the program grows in the church. I also serve as a consultant to the Office of Faith Formation for training in Safe Church, Safe Communities.

I serve as Deacon at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit.

Remember: There are deacons in every congregation; they just don’t know it yet.

Respectfully submitted, The Ven. Timothy Spannaus, PhD Archdeacon

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OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE BISHOP October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 CLERGY TRANSFERRED Vicki Hesse Colorado 11/1/2022 Donna Lockhart Bethlehem 2/8/2023 Terri Pilarski Arizona 4/14/2023 Daniel Buchin Western MI 8/3/2023

ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD Gerardo Aponte-Safe 6/10/2023 ORDAINED TO THE DIACONATE Mike Stutso 12/10/2022 ORDAINED TO THE TRANSITIONAL DIOCAONATE none

CLERGY DECEASED The Rev. Dr. Herbert Sullivan The Rev. Gabriel Weinreich The Rev. Janis Stevenson The Rev. Francoise Gelineau The Rev. Walter MacDonald The Rt. Rev. R. Steward Wood, Jr. The Rev. Peter Groschner

CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS Jenny Darrah 7/12/2023 Dan Martin 7/12/2023 POSTULANTS FOR HOLY ORDERS Chas Kipp 1/25/2023 Carol Bennett 3/7/2023 Sandra Zull 4/21/2023 Jenny Darrah 4/24/2023 Rob Chelemen 8/8/2023 Joe LaVela 8/13/2023 Mel Carpenter 8/30/2023

CLERGY LICENSED TO FUNCTION Brian Alberti Sally Boelter Daniel H. Grossoehme Mark Jenkins Wayne Knotts Walter LaBatt Kenneth Near Carol A. Spangenberg Sharon Voelker

CLERGY RECEIVED (by transfer) Jadon Hartsuff Washington 9/1/2023 Paul Frolick Central NY 9/5/2023

ELCA PASTORS Benjamin Adams Alex Aivars Dean Aponte-Safe James Bischoff Manisha Dostert Joyce Partyka-Staib Michelle Werner

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MISSION FOR MINISTRY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE REPORT FOR 2023 EDOMI CONVENTION Prepared by Carmen Piggins, Missioner for Ministry with Young People

The Young People’s Ministry this year has been active in continuing the work of supporting the children and youth in the Diocese and those who work with them week-to-week. Our goal is to support and resource those working with our young people at a congregational level and to create and support community for young people through fellowship, leadership development, service, and communal worship.

As we transitioned into this programming year, focus was placed on supporting the re-engagement of our young people at parish at a diocesan level. Priority was placed on offering opportunities for adults working with children and youth to network, resource share, and learn to support their work. Throughout the year, three resource shares were hosted to allow those working with our young people to fellowship and share ideas for Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, and Vacation Bible Schools. Two events were hosted virtually, and one was hosted inperson with twenty adults participating.

In January, the diocese sponsored eighteen people in attending the Forma Conference, with eight in-person participants in Washington D.C. and ten online participants. Registration cost was covered by the Diocese for all participants.

In February, nine church leaders and volunteers completed a Godly Play Training hosted by the Diocese at St. James Episcopal Church, Birmingham. Participants completed a three-day training and practiced their storytelling skills.

March 2023, we hosted Night Watch 2023 at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul. With thirty-three middle and high school students participating from seven churches throughout the Diocese. Participants were taken on a docent guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Art, competed in a scavenger hunt of the Cathedral, challenged themselves with a Lenten themed Escape Room, played loads of Gaga Ball with Bishop Perry, and attended service the next morning.

The Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed Youth, facilitated a day-long workshop regarding youth mental health resources and support for over twenty youth leaders, parents, and adults hosted by St. James Episcopal Church, Birmingham, and the Diocese. On Sunday, she facilitated a conversation with around 20 middle and high school students to discuss mental health and action steps to be proactive in supporting themselves and their peers.

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This summer was eventful with congregational offerings and diocesan offerings. We kicked the summer programming off with the Bishop’s Bash at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. An intergenerational event that brought young people, families, and adults together. This summer kickoff event allowed for fellowship, food, obstacle course races, and a balloon toss with Bishop Perry.

Throughout the summer we had five families attend Family Camp and thirty-two campers attend Counselor-in-Training Camp, Pioneer Camp, Intermediate, and Middle Camp at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, MI. Scholarship codes to reduce camp cost were available to all campers and transportation was provided for Intermediate and Pioneer Camp week.

In July, ten high school students, two adult chaperones, and Bishop Perry traveled to the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) in College Park, Maryland. Our participants got to meet other high schoolers from around the world, visit Washington D.C., participate in worship, attend workshops, and fellowship. We had one student participate in the worship band, one student acolyte for two services, and our Delegate Dispute team even won! Participation was fully funded by the diocese and allowed for increased participation.

Summer programming closed with Mission Possible. Hosted at Emrich Retreat center, seven students and three adult chaperones had compline around the campfire and served by preparing a meal at The Ronald McDonald House, Detroit, painted barns at the Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG), Romeo, supported the feeding ministry at Fedup, Ann Arbor, and helped pack meal kits at Food Gatherers, Ann Arbor.

We spent a little time exploring Detroit at the Detroit Historical Museum, Belle Isle, and Campus Martius.

As we look forward, our Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Youth Council is preparing to meet, consisting of four high school students from three different deaneries who will support planning and advocating for youth programming.

As young people and families continue to re-engage from Covid, I am thankful for the work of our children and youth staff and volunteers are doing to engage, love, and disciple our young people. This ministry also works directly with congregations to support the work being done at a parish level. Please reach out to Carmen Piggins at cpiggins@edomi.org for more information.

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CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN In Order of Canonical Residence as of September 15, 2023

Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr.

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JoAnn Kennedy Slater D. Carl Buxo Linda MacDonald *Margaret Izutsu Michael L. Carr *Donald Duford Stephen Bancroft *Edward L. Mullins *H. Wayne Knotts *Geoffrey T. Boyer Robert E. Smith *Walter W. Dawson Donald Dersnah Linda Northcraft *Arthur R. Mack Clare L. Hickman *Richard O. Singleton Peter D. Mackey *John R. Melcher *Nancy L. Baum *William McDonald *Gordon Weller *Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. *Leslie Muray Aaron Zull Lew Towler S. Scott Hunter *Lawrence Walters Steven J. Kelly *Susan Bock Elizabeth Seelye-Forest *Joyce Treppa Sharon Watton *Daniel Erdman Deborah Semon-Scott *Fred Elwood Carol Mader Barry Trent Randolph *Francoise Gelineau Philip Dinwiddie Marlyn Stroud Betty Brogan Stacy Salles David Dieter Helen Brewster Alice Morse George Davinich Ann Webber *Anne Bump Richard Hamlin Robert Kerr Susan Shaefer Joyce Matthews Judith Harmon *Dorian McGlannan Tim Spannaus *Cynthia Garman Ronald C. Byrd Ian S. Reed Twiss Katherine A. Carlson Shirley McWhorter *Sarah Hurlbert Christopher Yaw Alan Gibson *Frederick Engdahl, Jr. Richard Boulter William Stech Linda Ferguson Paul LeClair Mark Hastings Diana Walworth RaeLee Baxter William Roberts Ross Vandercook Susan Vandercook Michael Fitzpatrick

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Ord EDOMI June 19, 1993 W. Indies September 7, 1993 Ord EDOMI June 11, 1994 Ord EDOMI June 18, 1994 Ord EDOMI October 9, 1994 Ord EDOMI June 8, 1995 Texas June 30, 1995 San Diego March 18, 1996 FondduLac June 19, 1996 West VA August 20, 1996 Ord EDOMI September 28, 1996 Minnesota October 6, 1997 Ord EDOMI October 11, 1997 Maryland November 26, 1997 W.NewYork February 9, 1998 Ord EDOMI June 27, 1998 Rhode Isl July 13, 1998 Ohio September 15, 1998 W.New Yrk September 25, 1998 Ord EDOMI January 6, 1999 W. Mich.

January 7, 1999 Ord EDOMI October 20, 1999 Consecrated February 5, 2000 E. Mich.

March 2, 2000 Cen. Penn August 03, 2000 Rhode Is. September 11, 2000 W. Virg.

November 04, 2000 West MO February 2, 2001 Pittsburgh February 26, 2001 Miss.

May 15, 2001 Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 Ord EDOMI June 16, 2001 West. MO September 5, 2001 West MI September 23, 2001 Olympia October 23, 2001 Indianapolis October 31, 2001 Ord EDOMI December 16, 2001 Kansas December 12, 2001 Ord EDOMI December 22, 2001 Ord EDOMI June 15, 2002 Ord EDOMI June 15, 2002 Ord EDOMI December 19, 2002 Ord EDOMI December 19, 2002 Ord EDOMI June 28, 2003 Milwaukee July 22, 2003 Ord EDOMI December 20, 2003 Ord EDOMI December 20, 2003 Ohio March 02, 2004 Central NY October 29, 2004 Ord EDOMI November 11, 2004 Ord EDOMI December 18, 2004 Ord EDOMI December 18, 2004 Ord EDOMI July 02, 2005 Olympia September 29, 2005 Rcv’d ELCA D April 28, 2006 Bethlehem May 12, 2006 Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2006 Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2006 Washington February 01, 2007 Southern OH August 02, 2007 New York October 01, 2007 Western MI October 16, 2007 Vermont February 12, 2008 New York October 08, 2008 Ord EDOMI D June 13, 2009 Ord EDOMI TD January 30, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD February 13, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD February 13, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD October 27, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD October 27, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD November 03, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD November 03, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD November 11, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD November 11, 2010 Ord EDOMI TD December 16, 2010

Julia Huttar Bailey Ord EDOMI TD December 11, 2010 Terri Pilarski Arizona May 10, 2011 Winnie Cook Ord EDOMI D May 24, 2011 Cynthia Corner Ord EDOMI D May 24, 2011 Robert Alltop Ord EDOMI TD June 09, 2012 Kenneth Erickson Chicago June 12, 2012 Susan Anslow Williams New York October 03, 2012 Jeanne Stout Eau Claire December 01, 2012 Karen Lewis Rochester April 30, 2013 Andrew Van Culin Colorado April 30, 2013 Thomas Krell Rc’d. RC May 22, 2013 Cathleen Behnke Ord EDOMI D June 22, 2013 Marcia Ledford Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Paula Miller Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Maryjane Peck Ord EDOMI TD June 22, 2013 Jenny Ritter Ord EDOMI D June 22, 2013 Eric M. Williams Western NY January 09, 2014 Marjorie Beth Taylor Colorado April 8, 2014 Glen Morrison Ord EDOMI D June 14, 2014 Linda Shafer Ord EDOMI D June 14, 2014 William Danaher Alabama September 10, 2014 Brian Shaffer S. Ohio December 1, 2014 Lynda Carter Ord EDOMI TD December 13, 2014 Andrea Morrow Ord EDOMI TD June 13, 2015 *Daniel Buchin Idaho June 16, 2015 Judith Schellhammer Ord EDOMI TD December 06, 2015 Daniel Lawson Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 James Pashturro Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 *Scott Steiner Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2015 Joshua Hoover Eastern MI January 06, 2016 Steinberger-Domienik Connecticut October 18, 2016 Steve *Virginia Hesse Arizona November 15, 2016 Carolynn Johnson Ord EDOMI D December 21, 2016 Teresa Wakeen Ord EDOMI TD December 21, 2016 *Elizabeth Bingham Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 Veronica Dunbar Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 Gail Shafer Ord EDOMI TD June 10, 2017 *Christopher Cunningham SW Virginia September 11, 2017 Christopher Johnson Colorado September 28, 2017 Kristin Bowen Ord EDOMI TD December 09, 2017 Matthew Lukens Hawaii September 12, 2018 Halim Shukair Jerusalem October 11, 2018 Emily Williams Guffey Virginia October 11, 2018 Estes Anthony Ord EDOMI TD December 08, 2018 Yudasz Mitchell Ord EDOMI TD December 08, 2018 McNiel Donna San Joaquin February 07, 2019 Guffey Andrew Virginia August 27, 2019 VanLoo Marion Ord EDOMI TD October 20, 2019 Meulendyk John ELCA November 21, 2019 Mileski Annette Ord EDOMI D December 14, 2019 Dischinger William Ord EDOMI TD December 14, 2019 Gannon Christine Ord EDOMI TD December 14, 2019 Grossoehme Henrietta Indianapolis February 18, 2020 Tyriver Marcia N. Calif.

February 18, 2020 Sawyer Alice Sherman C. Gulf Cst April 01, 2020 Ekevag Ellen Poole Chicago September 09, 2020 Bradley Michael N. Hampshire October 07, 2020 Melissa Congleton Ord EDOMI TD December 12, 2020 Ronda Johnson ORD EDOMI TD December 12, 2020 Timothy Flynn ORD EDOMI TD December 12, 2020 *Frederick Nestrock Chicago December 16, 2020 Cleda Smartt ORD EDOMI D December 19, 2020 Patricia Fraley ORD EDOMI D December 19, 2020 Amy Maffeo ORD EDOMI TD June 12, 2021 *Terri Montgomery ORD EDOMI TD June 12, 2021 Marianna Gronek Arizona October 15, 2021 Jeanne Hansknecht Central NY October 15, 2021 Anne Clarke Northern CA December 01, 2021 Katherine Beck-Ei ORD EDOMI TD December 18, 2021 Eric Braun ORD EDOMI TD December 18, 2021 Thomas Ferguson ORD EDOMI TD December 18, 2021 Donna Lockhart ORD EDOMI TD December 18, 2021 Andrea Martin Washington January 01, 2022 Linda Susan Carter Con. Europe May 11, 2022 Christopher Harris San Diego June 28, 2022 Bradley Heuett Western MO June 29, 2022

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Clergy Licensed to Function in the Diocese of Michigan

Brian Alberti Sally Boelter Daniel H. Grossoehme Mark Jenkins Wayne Knotts Walter LaBatt Kenneth Near Carol A. Spangenberg Sharon Voelker ELCA Pastors Benjamin Adams Alex Aivars Dean Aponte-Safe James Bischoff Manisha Dostert Joyce Partyka-Staib Michelle Werner

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The Rev. Dr. Herbert Sullivan The Rev. Gabriel Weinreich The Rev. Janis Stevenson The Rev. Francoise Gelineau The Rev. Walter MacDonald The Rt. Rev. R. Steward Wood, Jr. The Rev. Peter Groschner

Respectfully submitted by Canon Jo Ann Hardy Registrar for the Diocese of Michigan

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PARISHES IN UNION WITH CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN

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LOCATION Adrian Allen Park Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Belleville Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Brighton Clarkston Dearborn Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit East Lansing Farm. Hills Ferndale Grosse Ile Grosse Pointe Grosse Pte Wds Hamburg Hillsdale Howell Inkster Jackson Lake Orion Lansing Lansing Lincoln Park Livonia Madison Hgts Michigan Center Milford Monroe Mount Clemens Novi Onsted Pleasant Lake Plymouth Pontiac Rochester Romeo Royal Oak Saline Shelby Twp. St. Clair Shores Southfield Southfield Southgate Troy Waterford West Bloomfield Westland Williamston Wyandotte Ypsilanti

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CHAPLAINCIES OF THE DIOCESE Canterbury Michigan State University Canterbury House University of Michigan All Together Campus Ministry

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Emrich Retreat Center St. Anne's Mead Canterbury On the Lake

Livingston Oakland Oakland

Holy Spirit St. Anne's St. Luke’s

Organized 1952 1965 1887

WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES OF THE DIOCESE Emmaus, Walled Lake Mother of the Savior, Dearborn (Arab-Christian Ministry) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Respectfully submitted, Canon Jo Ann Hardy Registrar of the Diocese

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MISSION FOR SPIRITUALITY AND RACIAL REPAIR REPORT FOR 2023 EDOMI CONVENTION Prepared by the Rev. Sr. Veronica Dunbar, Missioner for Spirituality and Racial Repair

The Mission for Spirituality and Racial Repair continues to build on the work that we have done as a people in the Diocese of Michigan for a number of years. Our approach to anti-racism as spiritual formation, not social justice, continues to offer opportunities to learn, grow, and deepen our relationship with God and our neighbor. This Mission is an answer to our call to live into our Baptismal Covenant and become a beloved community through the dismantling of systems and behaviors that have raised artificial barriers between us as brothers, sisters, and siblings.

This past year, we completed the first year of our new Diocesan AntiRacism curriculum. This formation is canonically required for clergy and elected lay leadership, and is essential for providing the understanding and tools to build relationships within our community contexts. We were blessed this past year to share with one another our stories and questions; we made space to reflect on how God is calling us to listen and learn about ourselves and each other in ways that will enable us to more faithfully seek and serve Christ in all persons, and respect the dignity of every human being. A number of churches chose to participate in the curriculum as a single cohort, selecting common resource materials and having facilitated conversations within their groups. Sessions covering individual modules resumed in September 2023; please visit our web page at www.edomi.org/antiracismcurriculum for more information, or contact Sr. Vee at sistervee@edomi.org if you would like to participate as a church group.

In January of 2023, we began a process aimed at engaging in work with indigenous communities in our Diocese. We looked for guidance from the Diocese of Northern Michigan, which has been building relationships with their indigenous neighbors for several years now. They worked to educate themselves and establish trust within the community, and did the extensive work necessary to create a land acknowledgment. All four Michigan Dioceses are partnering to learn more and to envision what future ministry will look like in our respective contexts. Our leadership teams will be meeting again in November 2023, and we are recruiting lay leadership who are called to this ministry to participate in our future endeavors.

The Diocese of Michigan is ready to proceed with our plan for Reparations. We are being guided scripturally by Isaiah 58.6-12, and are framing this ministry in terms of “repairing the breach”. We are grounding this ministry in the understanding that in order to build 147

community we must acknowledge and work to repair the harms done by systems and institutions that have been a barrier to becoming the body of Christ in its wholeness. We continue to learn from other Dioceses as they carry out their own reparations processes; we will also be listening to the stakeholders in our Diocese to understand where the legacy of racist practices are still harming communities in the present, and how we as a Diocese and as individual congregations can work to repair those injustices in our unique contexts.

The Anglicanism and Social Justice course at the Episcopal Divinity School completed its two-year pilot program in May of 2023. The Diocese of Michigan had 27 participants; and we celebrated the completion of the academic year by gathering our cohort at Emrich Retreat Center in June. Participation in the course inspired many to look at ways of engaging in social justice work in their respective contexts, and we will continue to meet to share resources and discern where and how God is calling us to act. EDS is offering a more limited selection of weekend intensives this academic year, and hopes to review the feedback from the pilot program in order to relaunch Anglicanism and Social Justice in the 2024-2025 year.

The Mission for Spirituality and Racial Repair also continues to engage in formation through: • Advent and Lenten Book studies o We will be reading the poetry of Pauli Murray in Advent o Keep an eye out for the Lenten selection!

• A planned pilgrimage to the Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Museum and Memorial in February 2024. o Visits to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Civil Rights district will take place in conjunction with the trip to Mongomery, AL • Diocesan-wide Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles o Sacred Ground curriculum now includes a module on Next Steps to guide people toward positive action within their contexts • Diocesan-wide retreats The Mission also works with individual congregations in their efforts to build beloved community in ways that are relevant to who and where they are; please contact Sr. Vee at sistervee@edomi.org if your congregation or parish group would like to hold tailored programs specific to you.

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THE STANDING COMMITTEE Membership

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The Rev. Bob Alltop, President The Rev. Anthony Estes Ms. Helen Santiz Dr. George Swann, III Ms. Josephine Powell The Rev. Ron Byrd The Rev. Andrea Martin Mr. John Messimer

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This report covers the period from October 2022 through September 2023. The Standing Committee met monthly during that time (excluding a summer break in July and August). Additional meetings were held as needed to deal with issues related to work of the Standing Committee.

This is a role Specified in the canons of The Episcopal Church, the Standing Committee serves as a Council of Advice to the Bishop. We regularly discuss topics of interest or concern to the Bishop, the Diocese of Michigan, its congregations and people, and other matters.

Ordination Process The Standing Committee participates in the diocesan ordination process.

The Standing Committee members participated in a June Candidacy Day, conducting interviews with those seeking candidacy for ordination to the priesthood. With prayerful consideration and much joy, the Standing Committee approved the following individuals for Candidacy: Jenny Darrah, Candidate for the Sacred Order of Priests Daniel Martin, Candidate for the Sacred Order of Priests Consents to Bishops-Elect The Standing Committee is also charged with consenting to the election and consecration of those individuals elected bishop by any of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church. After prayerful consideration, the Standing Committee consented to the following: • The Rev. Pastor Elías García Cárdenas as Bishop of the Diocese of Colombia • The Rev. Anne Jolly as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio • Bishop Melissa Skelton as Bishop Provisional for the Diocese of Olympia and her reception as a bishop of The Episcopal Church 149

• The Rev. Canon Dr. Justin Holcomb as Bishop for the Diocese of Central Florida • Carrie Schofield-Broadbent as Bishop Coadjutor in the Diocese of Maryland • Ann Ritonia, as Bishop Suffragan of the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries (AFFM) • David G. Read as Bishop Coadjutor of Diocese of West Texas.

Other Matters The Standing Committee has the responsibility of reviewing and approving any sale or encumbrance (mortgages, long-term leases, etc.) of congregation property. Such requests were reviewed and approved, or deferred for additional information, on a monthly basis.

As noted last year, the Standing Committee conducted the second annual mutual ministry review of the Bishop which was facilitated by the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop of Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania. The results of the survey were shared with the diocese.

The Standing Committee is currently working with Bishop Perry on her next evaluation.

Notes of Appreciation The Standing Committee notes its deep appreciation to the Rev. Anthony Estes and Ms. Helen Santiz as they complete their terms on the committee. Finally, the Standing Committee notes its gratitude to Bishop Perry for her ongoing and tireless work on behalf of our diocese.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Standing Committee The Rev. Bob Alltop, President

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TRUSTEES OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN During 2022 the Trustees met four times. As of December 31, 2022, the Trustees were organized as follows: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie The Rev. William T. Roberts Canon Mark Miliotto Jeffrey Irwin Kay Bell

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Asst. Secretary Asst. Treasurer

Terms Expiring in 2023 Terms Expiring in 2024 Louis Clark Kay Bell Thomas Forbes The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie The Very Rev. Andrea Morrow Kathleen Groschner Stephanie Rose Jeffrey Irwin Terms Expiring in 2025 Terms Expiring in 2026 Virgie Ammerman The Rev. Daniel Lawson The Rev. William T. Roberts Marc Robinson Michael Stewart Investment Committee The Investment Committee met quarterly with the investment adviser to review the prior quarter's performance, portfolio changes and the economic outlook.

The annual dividend schedule was reviewed at each meeting. The dividend rate during 2022 was set at $0.3128 per share per quarter. The share value as of December 31, 2022 was $31.7683, compared with $39.4966 as of December 31, 2021. The net assets of the Growth and Income account as of December 31, 2022, were $43,614,081.

McElroy Fund Comerica manages the McElroy Trust with income directed to assist persons in preparation for ordained ministry. Income from the Trust is transferred to the Bishop's Fund and the Bishop disburses and reports according to the trust instrument. The McElroy Trustees continue to utilize the total rate of return concept with regard to distributions to the Diocese. This Fund assists candidates for the ordained ministry to meet their obligations. In 2022, a total of $218,279 was transferred to the Bishop's Fund for disbursements to qualified individuals and $72,760 was disbursed to the Diocese of Eastern Michigan.

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Retired Clergy Assistance Fund The Retired Clergy Assistance Fund provides quarterly assistance to one retired clergy widow, plus an annual Christmas gift to a group of three widows. The Trustees have adopted a policy that due to the excess amount of undistributed income in the Fund, retired clergy having a special need may apply to the Bishop for assistance.

Tretheway Downs General Fund The Tretheway Downs General Fund Committee is responsible for receiving applications and making recommendations for capital grants.

During 2022 the following grants were approved: Church of the Incarnation, Ann Arbor, $5,000 to assist with solar panel installation; Grace Church, Detroit, $4,880 for ceiling repair and electrical work; St. Mary's in-the-Hills, Lake Orion, $10,000 to assist with roof repairs; St. Michael and All Angel's, Lincoln Park, $5,700 for tuck pointing and side-walk pad replacement; Grace Church, Mt. Clemens, $10,000 to assist with parish hall and bell tower roof repairs; St. John's, Plymouth, $30,000 to assist with the conversion of their rectory for refugees; St. John's, Royal Oak, $20,000 to assist with their capital campaign 2.0; St. Thomas, Trenton, $9,167 for boiler repairs; Spirit of Grace, West Bloomfield, $10,000 to assist with heat pump replacement; St. Katherine's, Williamston, $10,000 to assist with parish hall roof replacement; St. Luke's, Ypsilanti, $9,000 to assist with boiler repairs; and $20,000 to the Bishop’s Office for supplemental funding for congregations to purchase AED's; for total grants of $143,747.

Children's Ministries Fund Funds from these sources are designated for assistance to summer youth programs. In 2022, $7,050 in grants was distributed for such programs to seven locations in the Diocese.

Social Responsibility in Investments The Social Responsibility in Investments Committee (SRI) reviews investments of the Trustees utilizing negative screens in conformity with such screens of The Episcopal Church. Since the change of investment managers, the SRI Committee has been working in tandem with the Investment Committee and a savings has been realized in the selection of SRI investments.

Audit and Compliance Committee The Audit and Compliance Committee meets with the Trustees' auditors, reviews the audit report and the management letter, and makes recommendations to the Trustees. For 2021, the Trustees received a “clean” audit opinion from the auditors. The Committee recommended, and the Trustees approved, the continuation of Boisvenu & Co. as the auditors for the Trustees.

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Senior Housing Committee In 2015 a task force was created to work with the Board at St. Anne's Mead to assist in addressing their infrastructure needs and in 2016 the Senior housing Committee was organized. Its principle function is to continue the relations with St. Anne's Mead and make recommendations regarding the Sylvia Thomas Trust which is reserved for senior housing. Several larger grants have been made to St. Anne's and some smaller grants have been made to Canterbury-on-the-Lake.

During 2022, there was a $25,000 disbursement from the Sylvia Thomas Trust to Canterbury-on-the-Lake to assist with their heating and cooling system replacement.

Planned Giving Committee The Committee is concentrated on education regarding planned giving.

During 2022, the Committee has worked with the Legacy Giving group assisting in the preparation of written materials and presentations. At the Convention there was a rolling video and a well-attended Friday workshop entitled Encouraging Legacy Giving, as well as a presentation to the Convention. In 2023 the name of this committee was changed to the Legacy Giving Committee.

Education and Communication Committee This committee has continued to promote investment in the Growth and Income Fund by congregations in the Diocese. There have been presentations to the Convention and articles in diocesan communications. The committee continues to work with the Diocesan Communication Officer to inform the congregations about investment opportunities with the Trustees.

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THE WHITAKER INSTITUTE The Whitaker Institute equips and forms lay and ordained leaders in ministry. Whitaker programming offers Lifelong learning opportunities that deepen the understanding of discipleship, nurture spirituality, build community, and give public witness to God’s transformational power in our lives. The Whitaker Institute has served as the educational arm of the Diocese of Michigan for nearly 70 years. Adapting and responding to the changing needs of the church and the world has been at the core of Whitaker’s long-term ministry. Our work and programming in 2023 include: Licensed Lay Ministry: Whitaker offered two courses this year for licensed ministries as well as offering materials and resources to congregations holding their own training sessions. Our Lay Eucharistic Visitor class, led by Archdeacon Tim Spannaus had 12 participants. The Lay Preaching course, led by the Rev. Phil Dinwiddie and the Rev. Beth Scriven, had 8 students. As of August 2023, Whitaker has licensed: 21 new Eucharistic Ministers;19 new Eucharistic Visitors; 4 new Worship Leaders; 8 new Preachers and a licensed Catechist this year.

License renewals happen in late fall of this calendar year, and the process for that renewal is available online at www.edomi.org/laylicensing Partners for Lay and Ordained Ministry Formation The Center for Anglican Learning & Leadership (CALL) is one core piece of our training for diaconal ministry, as well a path for anyone interested in pursuing a variety of classes in scripture, theology, history and spirituality at a discounted rate. The Anglican Social Justice (ASJ) completed the two-year pilot program, with 17 graduates from our diocese. The program is more limited in scope this year, due to changes at Union and the Episcopal Divinity School.

Local Cohort for Ordination Formation This monthly gathering for those who live locally while pursuing seminary or local formation for the ordination process provides community, content and practicum workshops to enrich the classroom experience of those in formation for ordained ministry. Whitaker also oversees the field education program for our locally-formed students.

Education For Ministry (EFM) Led by the Ven. Tim Spannaus as our diocesan EFM coordinator, continues this fall with an online meeting setting including participants from several congregations.

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All.together As we recently embarked upon our third academic year as a campus ministry I am in awe. I am awestruck by the students and student leaders who have shown up and committed to the All.together community. I am awestruck by our board of directors made up by our President Nicole McCarthy, the Associate Director of Living Water Ministries, our Treasurer Carol Welsh, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, our Secretary Eric Ash, a Professor of History at Wayne State and member of Christ Church Grosse Pointe, our Student Representative Madison Ashwood of Wayne State University, and our general directors Rev. Halim Shukair of Mother of the Savior Episcopal Church, and Anne Bakalayar, a member of St. Paul Lutheran in Dearborn. These students and directors show up over and over to make our community thrive.

Beyond the students and our board, I am awestruck by the support of the wider church, especially the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. Between the dedicated financial support of the Diocese, and the various churches who have invited me to preach or who have held a collection to contribute to the mission of our ministry, we feel the love of this Diocese.

With your support we have been able to continue to reach out to the campuses of Wayne State University, Henry Ford College, and the University of Michigan-Dearborn with our radically inclusive mission to boldly live out our belovedness and welcome all, period. Numbers wise, this has been our most successful start to an academic year so far.

Between UofM-Dearborn’s Go-Blue Bash, Wayne State’s FestiFall, and our First Day of Class Pictures event we have engaged hundreds of students and it resulted in 76 of them signing up for our weekly e-news and group chat. And in terms of turnout, in our first three weeks of the Fall semester we have had between 11 and 15 participants in our weekly Tuesday night community group.

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A picture from our first community group of the 2023 semester. We needed more chairs and we’ve almost outgrown the room we reserved in Wayne State’s Student Center. It’s a good problem to have!

But numbers can’t really tell the whole story. There are stories of students who we have had one on ones with who are finding a church community they feel safe in for the first time. We have students who can finally be their full self in our community of faith. We have students who are challenging their comfort zones and growing as leaders in the All.together Community. These are all things that can’t be quantified, but they are happening thanks be to God! All of this work this year will culminate with our end of the year trip, and this year will be our first time traveling internationally. From May 13-22nd we are headed to the Holy Lands for a pilgrimage. This trip has been over a year in the making, and we are finally at the point where we can offer it to our students, and feel confident enough to fundraise the amount we will need to make this trip financially accessible. So we have set a goal of bringing 20 students on this pilgrimage and we are committed to fundraising half of the $3,400 it will cost for each student.

Thus, with 20 students at $1,700, our goal is to raise $35,000!

This goal is ambitious and even a bit scary when I see it on paper or say it out loud, but our mission is to boldly live out our belovedness, so a big and bold fundraising goal is in line with who we strive to be. If you have a young adult who would like to join us for this pilgrimage, I encourage you to visit our website (all.togethercommunity.org) and have them fill out our Holy Lands Pilgrimage Sign Up form at the top of the page. If you would like to make a donation, you can use the QR code below or visit 190

https://alltogethercampusministry.kindful.com/?campaign=1250871!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Each of these dreams, from the community groups, to our monthly dinner and worship, to our far reaching travels always begin with our Leadership team AKA our Dream Team. This year our student community elected Maddi Ashwood as their President, Logan Darden as their Fun Leader, Jasmine Keys as their Community Healer, Nia Harris as our Newsleader/Storyteller, and Lauren Talbert as their Secretary/Historian.

This leadership team was elected in April and after we all returned from summer break we had an overnight leadership retreat where we shared in fellowship and prayer, we broke bread with each other, and we discussed our dreams and goals for the semester. We continue to meet each Tuesday night after our community groups to make sure we are staying on track and accomplishing what we set out to do. You can see below a couple pictures of our leadership team from our retreat.

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In closing, we are so grateful for your support, both monetary and spiritual. Please know that we pray for you as well and are in awe of all the ministry you do too.

Peace, Pr. Ben Adams All.together Campus Ministry Chaplain ben@togethercommunity.org (313)480-9545

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CANTERBURY MSU EPISCOPAL MISSION TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Canterbury MSU’s storefront location in downtown East Lansing has been open for a year now. We have become a laboratory for ministry.

We’ve tried out new programs and offerings, collected data, revised the programs, and tried again. More ideas have failed than succeeded, as we expected, but we’ve learned from every experiment. We consider that a successful year in the lab!

Our large plate glass windows on M.A.C, between a bar and a coffee shop, proclaim the Presiding Bishop’s conviction that “If it’s not about love, it’s not about God!” Our mission statement tells passersby that “we are a Christian community that is intentionally anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, caring for creation, doubting, believing, serving and praying.”

We have learned that our sidewalk, in the center of the community, is our greatest asset. We have handed out popsicles for the Bishop’s Ice Cream Sunday, offered cold brew to students headed to class. We’ve hosted open houses, receptions, a Christian concert, and a spoken word artist. Typewriter Poetry has become a hallmark offering, thanks to The Rev. Kit Carlson (All Saints, East Lansing) and MSU Librarian Sara Miller. While these talented poets write poems for each person, on typewriters that Sara refurbishes, we have a chance to get to know students and neighbors who would have otherwise walked right by. Our goal in all of our outreach is to be an inviting presence of hope and love for students who are navigating the often antagonistic and overwhelming demands of college life.

The campus shooting on February 13th showed the profound need of our presence here. While the university was on lock-down our chaplain, The Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, opened Canterbury to offer support and comfort to people anxiously awaiting news about the safety of friends and loved ones. On February 14th, we used our sidewalk to invite people to write messages of hope, grief, and support on green and white paper hearts that we hung in the windows. For 8 hours, people wrote notes, shared their stories of the night before, enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies, and began to figure out how to heal.

A strong but small cohort of students gather each week for worship, community, and conversation about matters of faith. This will always be part of what we do, but it is no longer the largest portion of our ministry.

We have met hundreds of students and young adults in the past year.

Most of them are not looking for a faith community to be a part of.

Every one of them has been told that Christianity is about judgement and hate. Every one of them has heard that they don’t need faith. At best, they think of faith communities as quaint relics of a past era, a bit like Facebook.

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The most important work we do is sowing seeds of a faith in Jesus Christ that is loving and supportive. Sometimes that message falls on deaf ears and is pushed away. Often, when we do see interest in the inclusive message we proclaim, it doesn’t go any further than that.

Sometimes, we get a brief, excited response from students but all the other demands and opportunities facing them push faith to the side.

Occasionally, the hope and love we seek to share is exactly what someone is waiting to hear, and it bears fruit in the form of deeper participation and leadership. We love when that happens! But sowing the seeds is what we’re called to do.

We are exceedingly grateful to St. Paul’s, Lansing for covering a very significant portion of the expenses of our building. And we thank everyone who has donated time, talent, and money to help us sow the seeds of faith.

The Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel Episcopal Missioner Canterbury MSU

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CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Fall of 2023 has easily been the strongest opening month at my time at Canterbury House. The community feels engaged and people were happy to get back to our usual rhythms of gathering for prayer and reflection at Evening Prayer.

On the programming front, this semester we have 3 weekly gatherings: Wednesday Evening Prayer along with our No Strings Supper, Sound & Silence, and trying out reviving a Eucharist on Sunday Evenings.

Our midweek prayer service has been our “principal service” ever since I started at Canterbury. It seems that a midweek gathering is easier for more people to make than Sunday evenings. (Even as we’ve had Bible Study on Sunday nights or as we try out having a Sunday Eucharist again, I am noticing Sundays are often devoted to various other groups meeting or catching up on homework not done earlier in the weekend).

Two years ago most of our regular attendees who were singers graduated so we made the decision not to have music at our services so as to prevent subjecting people to the Matthew Lukens Solo Hour. While it feels very strange not to have music (especially at a place like Canterbury House where music is such an integral part of our work!) it has opened up much more time for thoughtful discussion on Scripture, which is much easier for any newcomer to jump into.

Sound & Silence began in the Fall of 2021 as a monthly series. The intent was creating a space for contemplative silence with room to experiment with how deep listening through music drew us in and out of that silence. The first year mostly came off as an avant garde concert series. In continued conversation with Stephen Rush, we decided to try making Sound & Silence a weekly gathering for contemplative silence with a guest artist once a month. When I’m describing it to musicians I tell them to think of it like they’re playing for a church service - except there’s no doctrine and the only requirement is a time of silence in the middle and otherwise they can play what and how they want.

Thanks to my being granted a fellowship from the Episcopal Church Foundation, we have been able to go a lot deeper with this project. The fellowship helped Canterbury House buy a new sound system, which will also have benefits for our concert series, and other updated musical equipment, including a soundboard that will help us record all of our concerts. We were also able to hire a coordinator, Cameron Wilson, who has been key to all the growth we’ve had at Sound & Silence since. Last year was one of honing our process and our messaging and trying to figure out how to explain this gathering that has our spiritual lives at its center but it’s not for any particular religious tradition and has music involved but isn’t a concert.

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This year, all of that work has paid off. We have a regular group of attendees every week that, even four weeks into the semester, already rivals our regulars at Evening Prayer. Functionally we now have a second congregation of students with a contemplative practice in their lives: whether that’s been informed by Christian centering prayer, Quaker silence, Buddhist meditation, or a completely secular practice of mindfulness. One student leader in the University art program, Hana Ichikawa, had the idea of bringing in student art and having a night where visual meditation on art was an option. Right now Canterbury House’s walls are filled with student art and over 40 folks came for the first night we put the art up (If you aren’t familiar with our space, over 40 people is a fairly packed house).

I’m really excited to see where this goes and excited to see what other ideas our musicians and students are going to come up with next.

Finally we’re trying out bringing back our Sunday Eucharist. In a fashion similar to Wednesday Evening Prayer, in lieu of a sermon we have a time for conversation, specifically looking at the relationship between what God calls us to do, our own lives, and our relationship with work for justice in the world. I’ve partnered with Dr. Phil Christman of the UM English Department and the Prison Creative Arts Project who has come up with a reading list of articles, poems, and excerpts from larger works paired with the lectionary reading for the week. We take about 10 minutes to read, have a half hour of conversation, and then proceed with the rest of the service, ending with a Eucharist. Having only met four times, it’s still in early stages but we’re optimistic about the response we have seen so far.

Behind the scenes we have a bit of work to be done. The many (many) projects to be worked on are all still in motion but some have been much slower going than anticipated. First among them is addressing care for the building. Our building is our most important resource and not just because our name is Canterbury House. However, trying to figure out how to address some exterior maintenance issues in an affordable manner while also meeting the standards of the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission has been presenting a bit of challenge. I hope to work with the board to find some outside help to get some of these projects of deferred maintenance moving along faster before they get worse.

On a similar note, we are looking at focusing on board development in the coming year. Now that the programming work on the ground is feeling well established, it’s a good opportunity to step back and ask some bigger picture questions about longer term strategy and whether 196

some tweaks to how we work as an organization are merited. I am hoping to welcome a few new board members in January who will be able to work with us specifically on this point.

In short, things are going very well at Canterbury House, but we’re operating at capacity right now. This is no reason to rest on what has been accomplished but instead an opportunity to ask what adjustments we might make to expand our capacity and keep growing the successes of this ministry.

Last I would like to give thanks to the ongoing support of the board and the diocese whose continued trust makes the creative work at Canterbury House possible; all of our donors, supporters, and wider Canterbury community, who help us keep the lights on; and Jean Westhead, Canterbury House’s office manager, without whom we would all be lost.

Admin is not my charism.

Rev. Matthew Lukens Chaplain, Canterbury House September 2023

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The Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St. Paul 2023 The Cathedral Chapter, the oversight body for the Diocesan-Cathedral Center, was created in 1957 by Diocesan Convention. Chapter’s charge is “to enhance the mission and ministry of the Cathedral as the main church of the Diocese” especially in its role as “the center of diocesan unity and administration” and as “the center of diocesan mission and ministry.”

Often referred to simply as, The Chapter, it consists of eighteen people representing the Bishop, the Diocesan Convention, and the Cathedral Vestry.

They have the responsibility to oversee those activities at the DiocesanCathedral Center which are not those of a parish church. This includes property matters, tenant relationships, activities not intended for parochial purposes, and supporting the activities of the Diocese. It is the agency which operates the common space of the Diocesan-Cathedral Center. The Cathedral Chapter employs staff to support these functions, and creates a budget to pay for them.

Early 2023 saw progressive reorganization steps implemented, and we welcome Charlotte Comstock as the Chapter’s Director of Operations.

Mission: The facilities and staff of the Cathedral Chapter exist to support the mission and ministry of the Bishop, the Cathedral, and all the people of the Diocese.

In concert with Bishop Perry and her staff, as well as the Cathedral congregation and our ministry partners (The Waller Health Center on Cathedral Green, Spanish for Toddlers Montessori, the Wayne State Medical School CHIPS program, and other organizations, we continue to support and create opportunities to share God’s grace and love in as many ways as possible in this continuing time of pandemic. We are supporting the Cathedral’s Hot Meals for Hungry People effort, with a return to the Sunday Breakfast, having retired the COVID-time Saturday take away lunch. We continue to support Diocesan and Cathedral inperson and virtual offerings. We are especially proud to work to host the weeklong residency of the College for Congregational Development. We are working on the return of programs and events such as Noël Night in Midtown, Dlectricity (bi-annual), the Detroit area observance of 198

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, a New Year’s Day Feast (open to all comers), an annual Veteran’s Day Service, , and a myriad of other dinners, conferences and other gatherings including the Diocesan Ministry Fair, the Diocesan Absalom Jones service, ordinations, the Bishop’s Summer Bash, Nightwatch, and a host of Diocesan liturgies, and community concert events.

Operations: The Diocesan Cathedral Center, built between 1959 and 1961, is of an age to require updating. The past year has seen facility challenges a plenty. There are areas where the Michigan freeze-thaw cycle has taken its toll. We are being continually challenged by infrastructure needs, most particularly environmental control (HVAC) issues. We are also 2.5 years out trying to identify a contractor willing to replace very large storm water drainage pumps. Work to maintain the facilities in an appropriate, up-to-date condition always challenges the available resources.

Efforts to update systems and appearance are ongoing. Chapter staff and the Cathedral Chapter are very focused on continuing to manage expenses, and we are striving to exercise and implement good financial and operational stewardship in these unique times. We are especially grateful to the Diocese and the Cathedral parish for their steady and continued financial support during this time.

Big thanks go out to not only to our mission partners for their cooperation, but to Bishop Perry, the Bishop’s staff, and the Cathedral and Chapter staffs for their creativity, patience, understanding, support, and cooperation.

If you have questions or perhaps an interest in serving on the Cathedral Chapter, please be in touch with Charlotte Comstock (ccomstock@detroitcathedral.org), Director of Operations.

Grace and peace, Charlotte Comstock Director of Operations The Very Reverend S. Scott Hunter Dean & Vice President

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The Cathedral Foundation & Community Services, Inc. 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201

REPORT TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN October 2023

The Cathedral Foundation & Community Services continues to work to support various Cathedral and community efforts. CF&CS continues its efforts to work through IRS regulations to establish this organization as a “Supporting Organization” per their criteria (even though the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization move forward as well.

In the past year The Foundation has helped significantly with funds to address physical facility issues at the Diocesan Cathedral Center. It has also established continuing grants for capital projects and major maintenance, outreach, and cathedral music, including substantial support for this year’s successful choir residency in England.

Additionally, it has committed funds to medical debt relief.

A newly established subsidiary of the Cathedral Foundation is now the primary stakeholder in the LLC at owns Williams Pavilion. There is continued commitment and support, financially and programmatically, to the enhancement of the community life of the Williams Pavilion. The Williams Pavilion, named after former Michigan Governor, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams and Nancy Williams, both long time active members of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, is a fourteen story, 150 unit, low income senior housing complex. Since HUD regulations do not allow for expenditures for social and community functions, CF&CS is committed to seeing that several opportunities are available throughout the year. Because HUD regulations do not allow budgeting for “fun,” the CF&CS has a long history of financially underwriting a summer picnic and a December holiday event for the residents.

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Board member development continues as we work to bring in new individuals to the board with a passion for community, diverse skills, and gifts and talents in non-profit enterprises.

We invite you to stay tuned for news and other information about the ministry being enhanced and empowered by the new Cathedral Foundation and Community Services.

Respectfully submitted, The Very Rev’d S. Scott Hunter, President & Chair Mr. Glenn Miller, Vice-President

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A Mission Partner with the Cathedral Church of St. Paul

August 25, 2023 Beloved Saints, Greetings and thank you to so many of you who have been a friend to The Church at Crossroads (TCAC). We are beginning our eighth year of existence as a church plant and ministry of the Diocese. With God’s help and yours, new leaders are emerging and financial support is deepening from individuals and diocesan congregations who are including us in their outreach budget or other sources of funding.

Thank you! Please see our Impact Report, here, for a recap of the last year.

In case TCAC is new to you, we are a church plant (since 2016) who make our home inside a social service agency at 2424 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, among persons whose life and faith stories are impacted by the brokenness that accompanies severely under resourced urban communities. We hold prayer services during the week and a service of Holy Eucharist every Sunday. Also, we have a special calling to minister with students and families through various children’s ministries like our Good News Crew church school that meets both online and in person.

Since 2017, we have met and participated with over 200 students to learn and share about God’s love of them and all our neighbors.

Growing the Beloved Community is also part of our vision and we celebrate the thirteen congregations who took part in our young people’s ministry this past summer. They not only provided free lunch for children and accompanying parents, but brought loving connection through activities—taking time to talk, listen and share relationships together. Indeed, many of us now know neighbors by face and name who would otherwise be unknown. Thank you to them and to other congregations who are ministering with us and/or helping to support us financially. They include: 202

Grace, Mt. Clemens St. Stephen’s, Wyandotte St. Aidan’s, Ann Arbor St. Michael and All Angels, Lincoln Park Trinity, Belleville St. James’, Dexter All Saints’, Pontiac St. Paul’s, Lansing St. James, Birmingham

Grace, Detroit Nativity, Bloomfield Twp. St. Michael's, Grosse Pointe Woods St. Andrew's, Waterford Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills St. George’s, Milford St. Andrew’s, Livonia St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor St. Thomas, Trenton

Thank you to each of these congregations for their great faith and shared love with us and neighbors!

We are also growing in organizational strength through our Beloved Community Partner Advisors who are meeting throughout the year. This group (listed below) discerns about and works to deepen TCAC’s foundational strength in the following areas: • Activate Financial Strength • Tend Diocesan relationships & other partnerships • Call & foster TCAC staffing for ministry beyond any one leader Thank you again to so many who are helping to make this new community a place of worship and witness of God’s love. Everyone is invited to join in. Please call or write in case you have a sense that you, too, may be called to join with TCAC to be part of this exciting ministry.

God’s peace, The Rev. Teresa Wakeen, Priest Missioner teresamwakeen@gmail.com (248) 800-6480

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These Beloved Community Partner Advisors are helping to build the foundation of The Church at Crossroads. Thank you for your ministry!

Grace Episcopal, Detroit Linda Culpepper

St. Michael’s, Grosse Pointe Woods Kathie Groschner & The Rev. Peter Groschner, priest The Rev. Michael Bradley, priest

Nativity Episcopal, Bloomfield Township Russ Hiatt The Rev. Deacon Carolynn Johnson Beverly Bryan The Rev. Bob Alltop, priest

Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills Raymond Davis Steve Ilmer The Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey, priest

St. Andrew’s, Livonia Joan Reyes The Rev. Daniel Lawson, priest St. Andrew’s, Waterford Worley Smith

The Church at Crossroads Episcopal, Detroit The Rev. Deacon Mike Stutso The Rev. Teresa Wakeen, priest

St. George’s, Milford Caroline C. Liebau

St. Aidan’s, Ann Arbor The Rev. Tom Ferguson, priest

St. John’s, Plymouth The Rev. Chris Gannon, priest

Consultant/Developer Jordan Yagiela hello@intentiondetroit.com

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How to Donate to The Church at Crossroads (We are a separate entity from Crossroads of MI and do not receive any funding from them.)

Please pray and consider your financial gift which will help us to carry out ministries: • Vacation Bible School reaching 50 students • Good News Crew Church School 20 sessions • Spiritual Partners at Crossroads' Soup Kitchen for 500 + people

By Check Payable to: Episcopal Diocese of MI. Memo: The Church at Crossroads 4800 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201

By Donor Advised Fund: Protestant Episcopal Diocese of MI. Please include “For The Church at Crossroads” in your instruction letter.

By Card or PayPal for one time or monthly donation.

Please consider adding approx.3.5% to cover transaction fees.

“O God the Creator and ruler of all things, your reign grows like a mustard seed into abundant life: Bless those who plant and tend the new life of your Church, that it may become a place of welcome, a refuge of healing, a school for souls, and a life-giving spring; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ, our strength and our salvation. Amen.”

(The Book of Occasional Services, 2018, p. 242.)

The Church at Crossroads - Episcopal A Jubilee Ministry* of the Episcopal Church *A Ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are found, to meet basic human needs and to build a just society.

(General Convention Resolution J982-A080) We are graciously housed in the chapel of Crossroads of Michigan 2424 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48208

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Disaster Preparedness and Response Report Emergency Preparedness Planning!

Asset Mapping/Safety in our places of Worship In the past year many things have changed but yet remained the same, we have developed new way to worship with virtual changing our lives, I am sure we have all embraced that, but being prepared is still of utmost importance! So I submit this report as our diocese is taking a new stance on this topic with a new Emergency Planning and response procedure which was presented to the clergy at a Zoom conference the first of the month of October!

Do we still need to do a Disaster Plan? YES!!

As I type of this convention report, it is September 29th, 2022, this morning we all watch as the better part of the state of Florida is waking up in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, now yes we here in the southeast part of the mitten state do not have to worry about a storm like that, thanks be to God, but we also have to develop our own contingency plans in the event of other acts of God and of man!

There are many new and exciting changes in the works that will be rolled out soon, that can help all of look at our communities of worship, and the communities in which we worship, and help us to identify areas that we need to address to keep all our people safe. I would like each of you to look at these new procedures and policies that we have designed to help you. “Emergency Planning” Which should be presented to the clergy in the weeks prior to convention!

The Goal: To try and encourage every parish and the diocesan offices to develop a disaster plan, and or an “Emergency Planning Procedure” as well as completing the asset mapping survey, and look over any safety issues your parishes may have!

Plans filed to date: In the past year we did not receive any new disaster plans, but with the new approach to Emergency planning, I am hopeful that many of our congregations will begin this new year with plans.

A Disaster Plan: What is a Disaster Plan? More to the point is what is a disaster, well my dear friends what we are going through currently should be obvious. But how can having a disaster plan help us during this time of COVID-19? Simple, having a plan in place prior to, and as it is now, during an event such as we are in now, could lay out the groundwork to how to respond to the needs of our congregations, and more importantly our communities that are affected by this type of 207

event. Each congregation will be different as the needs can vary by the size and demographic of each. And each community as well varies likewise.

How do we get started? First by determining that you want, or more importantly NEED a disaster plan. This can be as simple as a phone call or email to myself. I can then provide whomever from your congregation that will be working on the plan with the necessary information to get started! ** Only changes to the above section will be the title could be changed to “Emergency Planning!” ** Determine in your parish who you think would be great at this and give them my phone number 248-892-2735, or email whmcgrumpy@comcast.net!

Asset Mapping: Every parish must go to www.episcopalassetmap.org find the icon that represents their parish and click on it today and take the survey. If a parish has already done this they should go to it again, today, and update it.

The more you put on this, the more photos, and videos you upload the better it will be for everyone! In addition to this the Presiding Bishop has encouraged all of the congregations to update their asset maps with how we have been providing church during this pandemic, we all need to go on our maps and update this information!

Safety Planning: A new Emergency planning directive/policy/procedure was rolled out to the clergy prior to this convention.

We all need to constantly be looking at our parish homes and see if we are keeping them safe, are we securing our buildings and are our practices taking safety first? Now is a great time to have someone checking the outsides of the buildings and making sure nature has not overgrown and allowed for hiding places for people with bad intentions.

That way when the time come, and yes my friends that time will come when we can return, are our buildings safe? More importantly are we preparing all our people so that they can be as safe as possible not only in church but also in their daily lives! This is also a good time to put into place policies that can insure a safe worship space for everyone, that way we can all adjust at the same time!

With all the above stated, I am overly excited that more congregations will now be moved to put together their Disaster Preparedness Plans, and or Emergency Planning plans, and I would really like to see more updates on the Asset Map. Besides the link above, the Asset Map can also be accessed through the Diocesan website www.edomi.org. Doing a disaster plan and the asset map and an Emergency Planning plan, are 208

vital ways of ensuring that we are better prepared! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

As we all watch and see how Hurricane Ian affect our friends in Florida let us all keep them in our prayers, but also remember that disasters can and will occur here and being prepared and having plans and procedures in place is the best way to address these when they happen.!

Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Deacon Glenn D. Morrison August 30, 2023

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Province V Execu�ve Board report to the Diocese of Michigan 2022-2023 Report created on August 10, 2023

Submited by: Edie Wakevainen, PhD

Province V is a network of 14 dioceses of the Episcopal Church. The Diocese of Michigan is one of those 14.

The Theme of Province V: CONNECT. NETWORK. SUPPORT. Connect people to people and people to resources.

Network to build communities across diocesan lines.

Support each other in a variety of ministries.

There are several resources available at the provincial level. Please review this report and share information with others in your worshipping community!

Leadership The Province V Executive Board is responsible for the operations of the province. There are 20 members of this board, which includes the 14 diocesan representatives, 2 members (one lay and one clergy) who serve on the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, and 4 elected officers. Each diocesan bishop appoints a representative, and I have been appointed to this task.

You can see the full list of members here: https://www.provincev.org/exboard.html Board members meet monthly via Zoom to share resources from our dioceses and hear about and help develop provincial events and programming. Most board members also serve as a liaison with one of the Province networks; I currently serve as a board liaison to the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Network. The board gathers in-person once per year to make deeper connections and get to know each other and the province better.

The Rev. Heather Barta serves as coordinator of Province V. Her role is to provide support to leaders of existing networks and create new opportunities for people across the province to connect with each other to build networks of support.

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Campus Ministry Consultant Province V is currently discerning if they should hire a person to be a “Campus Ministry Consultant.” This person would work with parish leaders to help them build relationships with the faculty, staff, and/or students of nearby post-high school educational institutions. We received a development grant from The Episcopal Church to help us during this time of discernment. We are partnering with Ministry Architects and they will be hosting listening sessions for leaders across the province to share their thoughts and ideas.

If you would like to participate in these listening sessions, please contact Heather at 989-413-3229 or provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com.

More details about this discernment will be coming soon in the Province V Newsletter!

Creation Care Event – May 2023 In May 2023, the Province V and Province IV Creation Care Networks gathered in Louisville, KY. The weekend was designed to help leaders of creation care ministries to have some time of learning and retreat. We learned more about our Biblical foundation of creation care, which can be helpful in teaching people that caring for creation is part of our Biblical mandate, not a political soapbox. We also connected with people about the ministries that they are doing locally and how we might be able to support each other. We had such a lovely and informative time that we are planning for another event in September 2024.

See details about this event, and mark your calendars: https://www.provincev.org/creation2024event.html Big Provincial Gathering – April 26-27, 2024 Please mark your calendars for the next Big Provincial Gathering!

April 25-26 – pre-event trainings April 26, afternoon – Province V Synod (Synod Deputies need to attend and all are welcome) April 26, evening – April 27 – Big Provincial Gathering (worship and workshops) Preparation Calendar: Dec 1 – Workshop descriptions due Jan 5 – Registration opens with a discounted rate Mar 1 – Registration cost increases See all of the details as they post here: https://www.provincev.org/bpg24.html Networks https://www.provincev.org/networks.html 211

The networks continue to expand to serve leaders across the province.

Networks are open to any person who would like to be connected to others working on similar ministries. If there is a network that you might find helpful, contact the coordinator, Heather Barta at provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com.

Leadership Coaching Project https://www.provincev.org/lcp.html Trained lay and ordained coaches are available to work with individuals, teams or groups on your goals and challenges. These coaches are available to any person interested in working on ministerial or personal goals. All coaches will provide a complimentary “introductory” meeting so that you can ask questions about coaching with them and get to know each other. Rural Area Ministry Specialists are available at a reduced rate to leaders in rural areas. (“Rural Area” is defined as a town with a population of 20,000 or fewer.)

Upcoming events April 26-27, 2024 – Big Provincial Gathering and Synod, South Bend, Indiana Sept 12-15, 2024 – Creation Care Network Event, Louisville, Kentucky Connecting to the Province Sign up for the monthly newsletter at the bottom of the website: https://www.provincev.org General Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProvinceFive/ Creation Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082984106362 Dismantling Racism Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078969506674 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/provincefive/ Please contact me for more information about anything presented in this report!

Edie Wakevainen, PhD ewakevainen@gmail.com

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Section III Annual Convention October 21/22, 2022 Proceedings of the 188th Annual Convention Convention Address by The Rt. Rev. Bonnie A. Perry, Eleventh Bishop Convention Sermon by The Rt. Rev. Bonnie A. Perry, Eleventh Bishop Record of Lay Delegate and Lay Alternate Registration Record of Clergy Registration

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Journal of the Proceedings of the One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 5:00 P.M. FIRST BUSINESS SESSION This being the day and place designated for the meeting of the One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the President of the Convention, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry., Bishop of the Diocese, called the Convention to order at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21. 2022 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, in the City of Novi, Michigan in the Trinity Deanery.

The Bishop welcomed everyone to the first in person convention of the Diocese of Michigan since 2019, given the need for virtual gatherings in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. Bishop Perry expressed pleasure at the opportunity to preside at her first in person convention as Bishop diocesan and remarked that we may all eventually long for our Zoom mute buttons!

The Bishop offered an opening prayer for convention.

ROLL CALL OF DEANERIES The President called the Roll of Congregations by Deanery. Members of the convention and guests were asked to stand and greet convention when their deanery was called.

DECLARATION OF A QUOROM Upon visual observation, the President determined that a quorum was present and that the Convention was prepared to proceed to organization.

PRESENTATION OF LIST OF CLERGY ELIGIBLE TO VOTE Pursuant to Canon 1.1.1.1 of the Canons of the Diocese of Michigan, the President presented to the Secretary and laid before the Convention the list of clergy eligible to vote in this Convention. Included on this list are members of the clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who serve cures in the 215

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON QUALIFICATIONS The Rev. Lynda Carter, Chair of the Committee on Qualifications, presented the report of the Committee. Ms. Carter certified that all lay delegates registered at the Convention have presented the proper credentials and are duly seated as members of the Convention, with voice and vote.

The President asked for a motion to accept the report of the Committee. It was moved to accept the Report of the Committee on Qualifications. The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES The President nominated the Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin (retired) as Secretary of Convention and the Rev. Joyce Matthews (retired) as Assistant Secretary of Convention. The nominations were seconded and upon vote, the candidates were declared elected.

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIAN The President appointed Maurice Henderson as Parliamentarian of the Convention and requested a motion to confirm. It was moved to confirm the appointment of Maurice Henderson as Parliamentarian of Convention. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF THE CHANCELLOR The President recognized Stephen Ott, Esquire, Chancellor the Diocese , and thanked him for his good work on behalf of the diocese.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISPATCH OF BUSINESS The Secretary presented the report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business. The report was printed on a sheet circulated in the packet to the delegates.

The Secretary moved that the report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business, including the Agenda and General Rules of Order be adopted. The motion was seconded and the President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

DECLARATION OF ORGANIZATION The President declared that the One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan was organized with the Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry in the Chair and was prepared to proceed to business.

LATE FILED RESOLUTIONS The President called for the presentation of any resolutions not timely filed with the Secretary. There were no late filed resolutions presented for consideration.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DIOCESE The President asked for a motion that the reports of all commissions, committees, and other agencies directed to report to Convention that have not been received yet during this Convention be received by title and available in the virtual Convention Journal. The motion was made and seconded. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The motion was adopted.

REPORT OF EXCUSED CLERGY The President reminded convention that active clergy eligible to vote are required to write to the Bishop to request permission to be absent. The President expressed her thanks to all in attendance.

INTRODUCTIONS The President recognized the Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag and the Rev. Susie Shaefer of the Bishop’s staff to introduce clergy new to the diocese or with new positions in the diocese. The President remarked that given the number of people to be introduced, the Episcopal Church clergy shortage would not be evident. Also recognized were clergy elected as Rector and clergy who have retired since the last convention.

Clergy with New Calls The Rev. Krista Heuett: Curate, All Saints, East Lansing The Rev. Deacon Gerardo Aponte-Safe: Curate, St. John’s, Royal Oak The Rev. Eric Braun: serving in hospital chaplaincy The Rev. Katherine Beck-Ei: Priest in Charge, St. John’s Clinton The Rev. Tom Ferguson: Vicar, St. Aidan’s Ann Arbor & Curate, St. Stephen’s, Wyandotte The Rev. Amy Maffeo: serving in hospital chaplaincy The Rev. Linda Farmer-Lewis (UMC): associate clergy, St. Paul’s Lansing The Rev. Wayne Rollins: Interim Rector, St. Andrew’s Ann Arbor The Rev. Beth Scriven: Interim Rector, St. Luke’s Ypsilanti The Rev. Bradley Heuett: at large (The Bishop has plans!)

The Rev. James Bischoff, (ELCA): Pastor, Trinity, Monroe The Rev. Alex Aivars: (ELCA): Pastor, Christ United, DeWitt The Rev. Dr. Sue Carter: priest associate, St. Katherine’s Williamston The Rev. Dean Aponte-Safe (ELCA): associate clergy, Incarnation, Ann Arbor The Rev. Brian Alberti: Priest-in-Charge, St Stephen’s, Troy The Rev. Anne Clarke: Rector, St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor The Rev. Maureen Martin: Associate, Christ Church, Grosse Pointe The Rev. Melissa Congleton: Priest-in-Charge, St. Katherine’s, Williamston The Rev. Susan Anslow-Williams: Interim Rector, St. George’s, Milford The Rev. Ronda Johnson: called as Rector, St. Paul’s, Romeo The Rev. Maryjane Peck: Interim Rector, St. Thomas, Trenton The Rev. Jeanne Hansknecht: called as Rector, St. Paul’s Brighton The Rev. Anthony Estes: Priest, Detroit Partnership congregations The Ven. Tim Spannaus: Archdeacon, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit The Rev. Susie Shaefer: Bishop’s Staff, Associate for Transitions & Local Formation

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Clergy Elected as Rector The Rev. Paula Miller: elected Rector at St. Michael’s and All Angels, Lincoln Park The Rev. Tim Flynn: elected Rector at St. Michael’s, Lansing Clergy retirements: The Rev. Alan Gibson The Rev. JoAnn Kennedy Slater The Rev. Henrietta Grossoheme The President expressed her thanks to all, with particular thanks to those retiring.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President recognized the campus ministers for a presentation: The Rev. Donna McNiel (Canterbury Michigan State University), the Rev. Ben Adams (Wayne State University, Henry Ford College and University of Michigan, Dearborn) and the Rev. Matthew Lukens (Canterbury House University of Michigan).

The President expressed her gratitude for the campus ministries, and the creation of loving places of profound hope for our students, particularly through this time of pandemic. The President thanked the campus ministers and saluted all of the colleges in our diocese with “Go All Teams from Michigan”.

INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE The President called upon Roger Weekes (Detroit – All Saints’), (and one of her favorite vergers) for the introduction of candidates for office. The candidates were introduced as follows: Cathedral Chapter – Lay Mr. Reavis Graham Ms. Sylvia Neal Cathedral Chapter – Clergy The Rev. Thomas Ferguson Commission on Ministry - Clergy The Rev. Gail Ann Shafer The Rev. Katherine Beck-Ei Deputy to General Convention – Lay Ms. Gwyneth Dugliss Ms. Brittany Estes Mr. Cedric Flounory Ms. Carol Latimer 218

Mr. Stephen Ott Mr. Luke Thompson Deputy to General Convention - Clergy The Rev. Gerardo Aponte-Safe The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie The Rev. Anthony Estes The Rev. Daniel Lawson The Rev. Judith Schellhammer Disciplinary Board – Clergy The Rev. Paul LeClair The Rev. Chris Yaw Standing Committee – Clergy The Rev. Andrea Martin Trustee of the Diocese – Clergy The Rev. Daniel Lawson The Bishop thanked Mr. Weeks and thanked all of the candidates for office.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President announced that, in accordance with our diocesan canons, Emmaus Ministry, Walled Lake has successfully petitioned to be recognized as a Worshipping Community of the Diocese of Michigan. Emmaus, an outgrowth of St. Anne’s, Walled Lake (which closed in 2016), has continued to grow the ministry outside of the walls of a church buildings. As a worshipping community, the Emmaus’ ministry serves nursing homes and other senior residences, restaurants, and other local community posts throughout Walled Lake and the surrounding area, providing worship, support pastoral care, education and fellowship.

The President and members of convention welcomed the members of Emmaus present, The Rev. Bill Roberts, the Rev. RaeLee Baxter, Ms. Margaret Walbridge and Mr. Mike Walbridge asked them to come forward.

The President then asked the Rev. Halim Shukair and the delegation from Mother of the Savior, Deaborn, whom we welcomed as a Worshipping Community during our virtual convention in 2021 to come forward.

The Bishop offered prayers for the communities of Emmaus, Walled Lake and Mother of the Savior, Dearborn. Traveling communion sets were presented to both congregations.

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INTRODUCTION OF BISHOP’S STAFF The Bishop shared her delight in introducing her staff to convention: Ms. Kara Chapman: Diocesan Accountant The Rev. Sister Veronica Dunbar: Missioner for Spirituality and Race The Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag: Canon for Congregational Development & Transitions Canon Jo Ann Hardy: Canon to the Ordinary & Chief Operating Officer Ms. Susan Mason: Executive Assistant to the Bishop Canon Mark Miliotto: Canon for Finance & Chief Financial Officer Ms. Carmen Piggins: Missioner for Ministry with Young People Ms. Crystal Ramirez: Director of Administration The Rev. Susie Shaefer: Associate for Transitions & Local Formation Ms. Adrienne Trupiano: Associate for Communication and Events The Bishop then thanked her staff for their amazing work.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The President called upon the Secretary of Convention for announcements: • Polls are now open • The Convention Choir will rehearse Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.

• The Exhibit area is now open • Everyone is invited to attend the Dance Party in the Platinum Ballroom following the banquet SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President recognized the Rev. Sister Veronica Mary for Evening Prayer.

DECLARATION OF RECESS Following Evening Prayer, the President called the convention in recess until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 10:00 A.M. SECOND BUSINESS SESSION THE NECROLOGY The Bishop offered prayers for members of convention who have died since October 2021. Those included on the list were: The Rev. Robert Hauert Thomas C. Garner Canon Jim Toy Dorothy Garrett The Rev. Peter (John) Klein The Rev. Ian Brown The Rev. Marlene Clark Margaret “Peg” Ross Mark King Claudia Hamlin Arnett Chisholm Judy LaBatt The Rev. Juan Perez Jeanette Fleming Larry MacLeod Fred Sigmon Michael Steveson Talle Joliffe And all others named by members of convention…

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President introduced the “Let’s Talk About the Emrich Retreat Center” video. Following the presentation, the Bishop invited all interested in continuing the conversation on the future of Emrich to attend a Fall Gathering at Emrich on November 4 and 5, 2022.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The President called upon the Secretary of Convention for announcements. The Secretary of Convention explained the rules of the first ever Diocesan Convention Bingo game.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President recognized three of our congregations that have asked to conclude their ministries since the last convention: Christ the King, Taylor St. Elizabeth’s, Redford St. Augustine of Canterbury, Mason

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A video presentation on the ministry of the three congregations was shown to members of convention. The Bishop recognized members of convention who are now serving as convention delegates for their newly adopted home congregations. Jackie Carson (delegate) and Frank Carson (alternate) formerly of Christ the King, Taylor were recognized as delegate and alternate of St. Stephen’s, Wyandotte. The Bishop conveyed deepest thanks to all of the members, clergy and community partners who have served in these three congregations.

COMMISSION & BLESSINGS OF THE DEANS The President called upon the Assistant Secretary of Convention, the Rev. Joyce Matthews (retired), for assistance in the commissioning of the Diocesan Deans: Those commissioned as Dean were: The Very Rev. Judith Schellhammer: William Lyster Deanery The Very Rev. Andrea Morrow: Downriver Deanery The Very Rev. Barry Randolph: Detroit Deanery The Very Rev. Carol Mader: Huron Valley Deanery The Very Rev. Chris Yaw: McGehee Deanery The Very Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey: Trinity Deanery The Very Rev. Donna McNiel: Capital Deanery The Very Rev. Scott Hunter: Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President introduced the first in a series of video presentations regarding Legacy Giving, the act of making a gift in our estate planning for our congregations. A video story of Lisette Denison Forth of St. James’, Grosse Ile was shared to convention.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 DIOCESAN OPERATING BUDGET The President recognized Canon Mark Miliotto (Canon for Finance and Treasurer of the Diocese) to present the proposed 2023 Operating Budget of the Diocese of Michigan, the 2024 Draft Budget and the proposed 2024 formula for congregational support of the mission and ministry of our diocese.

Canon Miliotto’s presentation began with 2023 Budget Highlights: -

Apportionment pledges up $10,000 Dividend income up $30,000 COLA for Bishop’s staff at 4% Health care premiums (medical) up 4.1% Right-sized meeting, travel and office budgets

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Canon Miliotto explained the 4 areas of which the 2023 Operating Revenue is comprised: Perpetual Trust Income (10%), Dividends & Interest (25%), Contributions (less than 1%) and Apportionments (65%).

He then shared an analysis of the 2023 apportionment pledges, including congregations which pledge fully and those pledging less than full apportionment. The net increase in revenue from congregational pledges is $11,000.

A summary of investments was followed by details of operating revenue and the changes from 2022 to 2023. The net increase in operating expenses from 2022 to 2023 is $39, 826.00 (1.7%). Canon Miliotto shared graphs depicting 2023 Operating Expenses by Program, and the 10 Year Trend on Operating Income and Expenses.

On behalf of the Mission Budget Committee of Diocesan Council, Canon Miliotto proposed the following resolutions, which were properly moved and seconded: - RESOLVED, that the 2023 Operating Expense Budget of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan be in the amount of $2,401,670 and be it further - RESOLVED, that the Diocesan Council shall have the authority to adjust the adopted budget in keeping with income assured from expected operating income, and be it further - RESOLVED, that the formula for calculating the apportionment for congregational support of the 2024 diocesan operating budget will be based on 10% of the three-year average of each congregation’s normal operating income as reported in the Parochial Report in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The President called for debate. Persons speaking during debate were the Rev. Daniel Lawson and the Rev. Phil Dinwiddie. Following debate, the President called the vote. The resolutions regarding the 2023 operating budget and the 2024 apportionment formula were adopted unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The President called upon the Secretary of Convention for announcements. The Secretary announced that convention would take a 20 minute break and reconvene for worship service after the break.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Convention Eucharist included the Bishop’s Address (page 232) and table bible studies on the Gospel passage Matthew 14:22-32.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The President called upon the Secretary of Convention for announcements. The Secretary provided information regarding opportunities for lunch and invited all to visit the exhibitor booths.

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THIRD BUSINESS SESSION OCTOBER 22, 2022 1:45 P.M.

The President opened the third business session with prayer.

REPORT BY THE SECRETARY ON THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST BALLOT The President recognized the Secretary to report the first ballot.

Cathedral Chapter – Lay Order Sylvia Neal - elected Cathedral Chapter – Clergy Order Thomas Ferguson - elected Commission on Ministry: Clergy Order Katherine Beck-Ei - elected Disciplinary Board: Clergy Order Paul LeClair - elected Standing Committee: Clergy Order Andrea Martin - elected Trustee of the Diocese: Clergy Order Daniel Lawson - elected Deputy to General Convention – Lay Order D1: Luke Thompson – elected D2: Steven Ott – elected D3: Cedric Flounory – elected D4: Brittany Estes – elected A1: Carol Latimer – elected A2: Gwyneth Dugliss - elected Deputy to General Convention – Clergy Order Phil Dinwiddie (tied: 2nd ballot needed) Judith Schellhammer (tied: 2nd ballot needed) D3: Anthony Estes – elected D4: Gerardo Aponte-Safe – elected A1: Daniel Lawson – elected

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distributed the ballots, which were delivered en masse to the Election Commission for tabulation.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President introduced the Rev. Chris Harris (Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills) to share his Legacy Giving Story. The President then expressed witness to the transformative power of legacy giving, and encouraged consideration by all.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSITUTION AND CANONS The President recognized the Rev. Bob Alltop, Chair of the Committee on Constitution, for the much-anticipated report. Mr. Alltop thanked the members of the committee, and lamented that the “highlight reel” from previous committee work had deteriorated and was not available for screening at this convention. Mr. Alltop then moved the first proposed change to the canons as follows: Proposed Change to the Canons Regarding the Committee on Reference Existing Canon 1.2.4.2.3 Committee on Reference, consisting of six (6) persons, three (3) members of the clergy and three (3) laypersons; and the Secretary of Convention and the Chancellor of the Diocese as members ex officio. No more than four (4) of the persons appointed to serve shall have served on the last Committee on Reference, and no person may serve on more than three consecutive Committees on Reference. This Committee shall review resolutions proposed for action at the Convention and shall provide an opportunity for discussion of them before each meeting of Convention, at which time any member of a congregation within this Diocese, any member of the clergy eligible to vote at a Convention, and other persons invited by this Committee, may speak. This Committee shall take any one or more of the following actions with regard to each proposed resolution at any time prior to or during the meeting of said Convention.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underline/red; deletions in strikeout.

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Chair of the Committee may serve on no more than six consecutive Committees on Reference. This Committee shall review resolutions proposed for action at the Convention and shall provide an opportunity for discussion of them before each meeting of Convention, at which time any member of a congregation within this Diocese, any member of the clergy eligible to vote at a Convention, and other persons invited by this Committee, may speak. This Committee shall take any one or more of the following actions with regard to each proposed resolution at any time prior to or during the meeting of said Convention.

Rationale: A great deal of the preparatory work done by the Committee on Reference is led by the chair. The quality of the committee's work in ensuring the resolutions presented to convention are substantive and clear depends a fair bit on the experience and skill of the committee chair. In the current arrangement, just as a committee member acquires the experience that would enable them to successfully chair the committee, they are termlimited off the committee. This amendment would allow someone to serve on the Committee on Reference to learn the necessary skills, then serve as chair while others learn the job, one of whom will presumably follow as the next chair.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called the vote. The change to the Canons was adopted.

Mr. Alltop then moved the following: Proposed Change to the Canons Regarding Types of Congregations Existing Canon 3.1.1 Types of Congregations. The congregations that are recognized in this Diocese are:

3.1.1.1Parish. A Parish is a self-governing and self-supporting congregation within the Diocese, permitted to incorporate or is incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, in the charge of a Rector, and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of a Parish is a vestry. A body of worshipers numbering fifty (50) or more baptized persons, aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least twenty-five (25) of whom at the time of petition shall be communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than fifteen (15) separate households, may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Parish of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese.

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3.1.1.2 Diocesan Mission. A Diocesan Mission is a congregational ministry of the Diocese; in the charge of the Bishop or, at the Bishop’s discretion and pleasure, a Vicar; and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of a Diocesan Mission is a Bishop’s committee. A body of worshipers numbering twenty (20) or more baptized persons, aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least ten (10) of whom, at the time of petition, shall be communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than ten (10) separate households, may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Diocesan Mission of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese. The Bishop, or the Vicar if appointed, shall exercise the authority of the member of the clergy in charge in all Diocesan Missions.

Proposed Change (Additions in bold/underline/red; deletions in strikeout.

3.1.1 Types of Congregations. The congregations that are recognized in this Diocese are:

3.1.1.1 Parish. A Parish is a self-governing and self-supporting congregation within the Diocese, permitted to incorporate or is incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, in the charge of a Rector, and authorized to send lay delegates with voice and vote to Convention. The Governing Body of a Parish is a vestry. A body of worshipers numbering fifty (50) twenty (20)or more baptized persons, aged sixteen (16) years or older, at least twenty-five (25) ten (10) of whom at the time of petition shall be communicants in good standing of a congregation of this Diocese, and who represent no fewer than fifteen (15) ten (10) separate households, may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority for recognition as a Parish of this Diocese and for admission to voting status at Conventions of the Diocese.

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Conventions of the Diocese. The Bishop, or the Vicar if appointed, shall exercise the authority of the member of the clergy in charge in all Diocesan Missions.

Rationale: If a congregation is self-supporting and believes the stability of being able to call a rector would help its pursuit of its mission, if the congregation is big enough to be self-supporting as a mission, the number of current attendees should not prevent it from functioning as a parish.

The President called for debate. Those speaking during debate were: Mary Grahame Hunter (Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit), Elaine Belz (Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit) and the Rev. Peggy Rose (Spirit of Grace, West Bloomfield). There being no further debate, the President called for the vote. The change to the Canons was adopted.

50 DAYS OF UKRAINE – AN EASTER OFFERING The President thanked the congregations, families and individuals of the diocese who worked together to raise $136,343.84 in donations for the families of Ukraine during this tragic time.

APPOINTMENT OF CANONS HONORARY The President was pleased to announce her decision to appoint three Canons Honorary for the diocese. The President called upon the Very Rev. Scott Hunter, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit to explain the history and meaning of such an appointment. The President introduced the candidates to be installed as Canons Honorary: Bonnie Anderson, The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin and the Rev. Joseph Summers. A service of installation, to which all are invited, will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The President introduced the Legacy Giving Story from Trinity in the Woods, Farmington Hills and thanked the Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey and friends at Trinity for sharing their story. Following the video, the President recognized the members of the Legacy Giving Task Force: Ms. Kay Bell, the Rev. Phil Dinwiddie, the Rev. Chris Harris, the Very Rev. Scott Hunter, the Rev. Ronda Johnson, Ms. Deborah Odette, Mr. Mark Robinson, the Rev. Eric Williams and Canon Mark Miliotto.

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RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY The President recognized the Very Rev. Judith Schellhammer, Chair of the Committee on Reference for the purpose of presenting the Resolutions of Courtesy: RESOLVED that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extend its greetings, love, and support to the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church for his inspired leadership of the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement and its ministry in this time, and be it further RESOLVED that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extends its greetings, love, and support to the lay people, Bishops, priests, and deacons of our sister dioceses in Michigan, to the north, east and west; to our Moravian sisters and brothers; to the Bishops and people of the South East Michigan Synod and the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its appreciation and gratitude to the Convention Planning Committee, and all committees of Convention, our Diocesan staff, worship leaders and planners, altar guild, volunteers, American Sign Language interpreters, our parliamentarian, and all others who offered and used their many gifts to plan and complete the arrangements of this Annual Convention, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the management and staff of the Suburban Collection Showplace, the Hyatt Place Hotel in Novi for their gracious hospitality, service, and assistance in housing and feeding this gathering.

RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Mercury Sound & Lighting for their expert help with our audio visual installation and rental.

RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express its appreciation and gratitude to all the various individuals in each congregation who have worked so diligently during these challenging times to create the many virtual gatherings through which we have been greatly blessed, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan extends profound thanks to our Diocesan Staff; Canon Jo Ann Hardy, the Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag, Canon Mark Miliotto, the Rev. Susie Shaefer, Ms. Kara Chapman, Ms. Crystal Ramirez, the Rev. Sister Veronica 229

Dunbar, Ms. Susan Mason, Ms. Adrienne Trupiano, and Ms. Carmen Piggins for their unwavering support, knowledge, insight, and resilience in service to our diocese, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send its love, prayers, and appreciation to Mrs. Shirley Gordon, and Mrs. June McGehee, widows of former Bishops of this diocese, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send its love, prayers, and appreciation to the Rt. Rev. R. Steward Wood, Jr., and his spouse, Kristin, in this 34th year of his consecration as a Bishop of the Church, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send its love, prayers, and appreciation to the Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr. and his spouse, Karlah, in this 23rd year of his consecration as Bishop of the Church, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan send our love, our prayers and our greetings to the Rt. Rev. Shannon McVean-Brown, Bishop of Vermont and the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of Missouri, former clergy of our Diocese, and be it further RESOLVED, that this 188th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan express our love, support, and heartfelt prayers to our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, and her spouse, the Rev. Dr. Susan Harlow. We give thanks for modeling audacious hope for us in your personal and corporate witness, pastoral ministry and spiritual guidance, especially during these challenging times of global pandemic, environmental challenges, gun violence, and political unrest. We thank you for keeping us mindful of the blessings of diversity and responsive to the dignity of every human being. We offer our collective prayers for your protection and Spiritfilled insight as we face the joys and challenges of serving God’s mission in the days and months ahead.

The President called for debate. There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The Resolutions of Courtesy were adopted by acclamation.

CALL TO THE 189th CONVENTION The President recognized the Secretary for the purpose of the Call of the 189th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. The Secretary moved the following resolution:

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RESOLVED, that the 189th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Michigan be held on October 20/21, 2023 in Novi, Michigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

The resolution was seconded and the President called for debate.

There being no debate, the President called for the vote. The resolution was adopted.

RESULTS OF THE SECOND BALLOT The Chair recognized the Secretary for the purpose of reporting on the results of the second ballot as follows: Deputies to General Convention (Clergy order): D1 - The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie - elected D2 - The Rev. Judith Schellhammer - elected

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The President called for the youth pages to bring the box of submissions forward. The three winners of the first Diocesan Convention BINGO game were announced and prizes awarded, to the delight of the house.

A video of highlights from our congregation since the last convention was then shown.

ADJOURNMENT The Bishop extended her deepest gratitude to all who participated in, planned and worked to execute this convention. She expressed her thanks for all volunteers, committee members, convention assistants, liturgists, musicians and singers, youth pages, the teams of the Suburban Collection, Mercury Sound and Lighting and the Hyatt Place and to her staff.

There being no further business to come before the Convention, the Bishop, on Saturday, October 22, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Two, declared the One Hundred Eighty Eighth Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan adjourned, sine die.

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DARE TO WALK ON WATER Matthew 14: 22-32 Diocese of Michigan Annual Convention October 21, 2022 The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry

May the God….

My deepest fear, is that we won’t dare to try. My deepest fear is that we won’t dare to get out of the boat and try to walk on water. I’m afraid that none of us will try the audacious. I am so afraid that we will not dare to hope or dare to do what some will say is either the improbable or the impossible.

Jesus has just fed more than 5000 people, he is soon to heal everyone who comes to him in the town of Gennerserett, but now the apostles are in a boat on an inland sea in the midst of a stunning storm. Perhaps, “The Gales of November have come early, and the wind in the wires, make a tattle-tale sound, and a wave breaks over the railing…” Whatever is going on, they are scared, and they are wet, and the vision of what might be Jesus or what might be a ghost walking on the water coming toward them is not settling their spirits. It is for them, a time of chaos, anxiety and they scream in fear.

And Jesus says to them, “Take Heart. It’s me. Don’t be afraid.”

And Peter yells back impulsively, or perhaps audaciously, “If it’s you, command me to come to you on the water.”

Jesus replies, “Come.”

He does the thing. Filled with Christ’s invitation, and fueled by [audacious] hope, he steps out of the boat. And walks. He walks toward Jesus on the waves of the water.

Then, yes, he stops, he questions, maybe he hears the horrified screams of his friends asking, “Peter, what are you doing?!!” This they yell from their very wet boat. Whatever it is that makes him falter, he stops, he sinks, and he calls, “Rescue me!”

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Jesus reaches out, grabs him quick, holds him tight: and says, “O friend, why did you doubt?”

When we hear this story, we on dry land, sometimes fixate on Peter sinking, rather than Peter risking, Peter daring, Peter doing, Peter walking. We hear this story and say, “Well maybe for a moment…”

But what I want to focus on, is that of everyone in that boat, being tossed to and fro, Peter who dared, Peter who went overboard, past what everyone thought was safe, Peter who violated all of the norms of people in a boat, Peter is the only one who winds up in Jesus’ arms. He dares to walk on water and in his audacity he winds up enmeshed with Christ: Closer to Jesus than anyone else.

We know what it’s like to be on a wind-swept sea. In our COVID, PostCOVID communities of faith and congregations we know what it’s like to be battered about and have the things we hold dear, the norms, tradition, histories and even our existence threatened.

My fear is that we will stay in our boats, clutching the deck chairs as they slide around topside, rather than being like Peter, rather than audaciously calling to Jesus and acting with hope that there is indeed something more.

That is my fear, yet I have also seen us, sometimes audaciously hoping and acting. Come what may, I have seen us stepping out onto the water.

The Detroit Church Partnership, with the people of All Saints’, St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s and our Cathedral Church, working together, sharing resources so that Matty Joe’s and All Saints have a priest and our Cathedral has a deeper connection with the city of Detroit. Like any new venture, it requires nurture and care, deep prayer and open communication, yet it is an audaciously hopeful step out of the comfort of our usual “boats” in the midst of a chaotic world, possibly taking us closer to Christ’s call for our see city.

From my perspective, there are few things more audaciously hopeful, than those of us who have gathered to try to bit by bit End Gun Violence in Michigan. St. Michael’s, Lansing and St. David’s, Southfield partnering with local secular groups and creating “Gun buy Back” events. Ensuring that unwanted, not needed extra guns will never be used to hurt anyone.

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That is audacious. Organizing, Voting and pushing our legislators to do their job and vote on bills that would require safe storage for guns, universal background checks, domestic violence checks for people purchasing guns, passing sensible laws, that in our polarized country are seen as unlikely as parading across a lake, that to me is hearing Jesus’ call, acting and stepping out of our anxiety ridden boats and walking toward Christ.

There is an acute clergy shortage in the Episcopal Church and across mainline protestant congregations and yet, we have created teaching congregations, that offer funded curacies, because we do not want to just sit around and hope that new gifted clergy magically appear. We want our congregations like All Saints’, East Lansing, St. John’s, Royal Oak, and St. Stephen’s, Wyandotte, to train and create new gifted clergy leaders. **** **** **** We are in a storm, in wave-battered boats and Jesus is calling to us. In your bible studies I am praying that you came up with numerous ways that your communities of faith might step out beyond the gunnels of your congregational boat, to act, to be counter cultural and audaciously hopeful, to move beyond your church walls and risk walking toward Christ.

Whether we stay in our boats or hop out and start walking I long for us to be equipped to do this work.

The College for Congregational Development, a two-week educational program for lay and clergy congregational teams, that uses tools from Organizational Development, Congregational Development and Anglican Spirituality, is a program we began this past Spring. And it is one such way for our congregational leaders to begin to learn, what to do, after jumping over the side…The college of Congregational Development offers us ways for our communities of faith to be buoyant in our storm-ridden world.

Earlier this morning we saw a video inviting all of us to contemplate future uses of Emrich Retreat Center. Emrich is not particularly financially sustainable in its current incarnation, yet selling it would mean letting go of an amazing resource adjacent to one of the best state parks in the state of Michigan. What might we do with this property? How can we step away from our anxiety about the finances, step over the railing onto water and envision something new?

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For me, my first step on the water is to gather a wide swath of people to dream about this “Green Cathedral” in the center of our diocese. Please join me on the first Friday and Saturday of November at Emrich. We can have a dinner, bonfire and s’mores on Friday evening and Saturday morning we can take the next formal step into the deep waters of imaging a new future. Then Saturday afternoon, I want as many of you as possible to join me for lots of steps on a fabulous fall hike! Rain or shine. Don’t be weather wusses! Bit by bit we can walk ourselves into a new future for an amazing piece of land in the middle of our diocese.

From the very beginning of our time together I’ve talked about overturning systemic racism. Last year in addition to bringing Sr. Vee onto my staff as the missioner for Spirituality and Race and our many diocesan-wide conversations about race, white privilege and the sin of white supremacy, I also gathered a group of laity and clergy, African American and Anglo to research Episcopal entities throughout our country who had engaged in racial reparations. I charged this group, with discovering and documenting best practices from which we might learn. You can find and read their full report on our diocesan website.

My next step in this process toward ending systemic racism in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is to meet with all of the people of color in our diocese and ask two essential questions: If we were to create a plan for racial reparations, what might that look like? And who might be involved?

And I will listen and learn and then gather more people to formulate our next steps as a diocese. Even now I know that a number of our congregations are actively involved in anti-racism work such as, St. Paul’s, Jackson, St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor, St. Paul’s, Brighton and Church of the Messiah, Detroit to name just a few. What might your personal next steps be? How might you—how might we step out audaciously seeking to end systemic racism and begin racial reparations?

Friends we are in an inflection point in the life of Christianity. In this place and in this time, we have much to learn from the apostles in the battered boat on the sea of Galilee.

They too were filled with fear, and probably an abiding sense that all was lost. A resounding belief that the chaos, wind, and tempestuous sea was going to win.

But it did not end. It was only beginning.

And I think it is the same for us.

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Then they saw a ghost, or maybe Jesus walking on the water toward them.

And only Peter, said, “If it is you Lord, command me to walk to you.”

Jesus said, “Come.”

Peter got out of the boat and step by step, filled with audacity and hope, Peter began to walk toward Jesus.

After a bit, fear of the world filled him, he began to sink.

Jesus grabbed him, held him, loved him, so that he could walk again.

Friends, let us leave our swampy boats and follow Christ’s call—today, now- come what may, water and wind, let us leave our boats and walk on, for that is the way for us, for all of us to get closer to our God. Amen.

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THE 188TH CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN OCTOBER 21/22, 2022

REGISTRATION OF LAY DELEGATES SUBURBAN SHOWCASE, NOVI, MICHIGAN

Bloomfield Township, Nativity Hiatt, Russell Bryan, Beverly Stockard, Bill

Adrian, Christ Church Holden, Joyce Abraham, Sam Allen Park, St. Luke’s Gombos, Doris Metz, Carolyn

Brighton, St. Paul’s Church Spletzer, Paul Senecal, Beth

Ann Arbor, Canterbury House, University of Michigan Chaplaincy

Brooklyn, All Saint’s Seeler, Cole Messimer, John W.

Ann Arbor, Church of the Incarnation Strode, Bonnie Steer, Michael Beach, Bernadette

Cambridge Junction, St. Michael’s & All Angels Tuxbury, Bill Chelsea, St. Barnabas’ Van Loo, David

Ann Arbor, St. Aidan’s Earle, Michael Smereck, Susan Matras, Rob

Clarkston, Church of the Resurrection Connon, Diane Roeser, Judy

Ann Arbor, St. Andrew’s Baron, Pelham Sten, Nathan

Clinton, St. John’s Sosko, Terry

Ann Arbor, St. Clare of Assisi Renehan, John Sampselle, Carolyn Heaton, Joanne

Dearborn, Christ Church Danes, Selia Beck, Karen

Belleville, Trinity Church Green, Deb Burton, Gabby

Dearborn, Mother of the Savior Saba , Widad Khoury, Tala

Birmingham, St. James Wogoman, Michele Lawson, Christina Yeats, Will

Detroit, All Saint’s Church Woods, Juanita Phillips, Jacqueline Boyd Jr, Dennis

Bloomfield Hills, Christ Church Cranbrook Odette, Deborah Bell, Kay Rose, Stephanie

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Detroit, Christ Church Boeder, Ruth Treece, Jim Mitchell, Anthony

Ferndale, St. Luke’s Haberlein, Michael Smith, Nora Wakevainen, Edie Grosse Ile, St. James Kiblawi, Wendy Johnson, Jim Dugliss, Gwyn

Detroit, Church of the Messiah Gilbert, Wallace Hamilton, Tamika Butler, Cynthia Detroit, Grace Church Gross, Airlene E. Booker, Madeline Philpot, Brenda

Grosse Pointe, Christ Church Fitzgerald, Colleen Mara, Susan White, Gretchen

Detroit, St. John’s Burton, Glenn Mottley, Harriett Barge, John

Grosse Pointe Woods, St. Michael’s Scrace, Dale Groschner, Kathleen MacDonold, Cheryl

Detroit, St. Matthew’s / St. Joseph’s Smith, Martin Charles, Ronald A.

Hamburg, St. Stephen’s Hohman, Robert Ellis, Debra

Detroit, St. Peter’s Walker, Darrell Hayward, Susan Boucher, Kateri

Hillsdale, St. Peter’s Pauze, Rozanne

DeWitt, Christ United Gabriel, Sue

Howell, St. John’s Minzey, Shannon Minzey, Dana

Dexter, St. James Wilson, Deborah Oberg, John

Inkster, St. Clement’s Broadwax, Robin Flounory, Cedric

East Lansing, All Saints Holmes, Tyler Pauly, Matt Lynch, Wendell

Jackson, St. Paul’s Burkey, Dana Osborn, Jan Lake Orion, St. Mary’s-In-TheHills Caverly, Sara Trumbore, Peter

East Lansing, Canterbury MSU Montross, Anon Youatt, June Hartwell, Josephine

Lansing, St. Michael’s Maricle, Becky Wilson, Katie

Ecorse, Church of the Resurrection Farmington Hills, Trinity Church Wessel Walker, Margaret Bass, Sherry

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Lansing, St. Paul’s Irwin, Jeff Thomas, Carol Wortley, Greg

Pontiac, All Saints’ Enright, Andrea Lewis, James Anderson, Bonnie

Lincoln Park, St. Michael’s & All Angels Bennett, Scott Kittle, Richard Lepper, Christine

Rochester, St. Phillip’s Funyak, Karen Wagner, Bill Turczynski, Brianne Romeo, St. Paul’s

Livonia, St. Andrew’s Reyes, Joan

Royal Oak, St. John’s Smith, Debbie Garfield, Aubrey LeJeune, Richard

Madison Heights, St. Patrick’s Krato, Inge

Saline, Holy Faith Kollath, Teresa (Teri) Jacobs, Diane Hilton, Molly

Michigan Center, St. Aidan’s Milford, St. George’s Liebau, Caroline Sawyer, Deborah

Shelby Township, St. Luke’s Sisson, David Southfield, Church of the Redeemer

Monroe, Trinity Potter, David Schilling, Tim Potter, Joyce

Southfield, St. David’s Butler, Darryl Rienstra, Alexander Humphrey, Audrey

Mt. Clemens, Grace Lappi, Shirley E. Germain, Patricia Sherry, Pamela

Southgate, Grace Church Bradford, Pamela Reed, Patrick Brewer, Luanne

Novi, Church of the Holy Cross Hinkle, Bruce Hinkle, Tryn Paradowski, Gwen

St. Claire Shores, Trinity Fensterer, Sheree Norgan, Barbara

Onstead, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Brooks, Betsy Richardson, Suzanne

Trenton, St. Thomas Pounds, Janet Sutherland, Nancy

Pleasant Lake, Christ Episcopal Church Roberts, Donald Roberts, Lynette McGauley, Diane

Troy, St. Stephen’s Sprague, Karol Stein, David Ingersoll, Don

Plymouth, St. John’s Sanders, Kenneth

Walled Lake, Emmaus Walbridge, Margaret

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Waterford, St. Andrew’s Hamm, Dani Vestuvo, Lois Morrison, Pamela West Bloomfield, Spirit of Grace Latimer, Carol Ballmann, Jocie Timmons, Janet Westland, St. John’s Smereck, JD, Geoffrey Godbout, Sande Buehner, John Williamston, St. Katherine’s East, Karen Gargano, Jackie Matejko, Veronica Wyandotte, St. Stephen’s Gallway, Barbara Carson, Jacqueline Maclean, Mary Ypsilanti, St. Luke’s Symonette, Jane Kern-Boprie, Martha Lewis, Cathy

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THE 188TH CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN OCTOBER 21/22, 2022

RECORD OF CLERGY REGISTRATION SUBURBAN SHOWCASE, NOVI, MICHIGAN

Aivars, Alex Alberti, Brian Alltop, Robert Anslow William, Susan Aponte-Safe, Dean Aponte-Safe, Gerardo Baxter, RaeLee Beck-Ei, Katherine Bischoff, Jim Bowen, Kristin Bradley, Michael Byrd, Ronald Campbell, Bruce Carlson, Kit Carter, Lynda Clarke, Anne Congleton, Melissa Conners, John Cook, Winifred Danaher, Bill Davinich, George Dersnah, Don Dinwiddie, Philip Dischinger, George Dostert, Manisha Dunbar, Veronica Ekevag, Ellen Estes, Anthony Fentress-Gannon, Christine Ferguson, Tom Flynn, Tim Fraley, Patricia Grossoehme, Henrietta Guffey, Andy

Hamlin, W. Richard Hansknecht, Jeanne Harris, Chris Heuett, Bradley Heuett, Krista Hickman, Clare Hoover, Josh Hunter, Scott Huttar Bailey, Julia Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Chris Johnson, Ronda Kelly, Steven Kerr, Robert Lawson, Daniel LeClair, Paul Lewis, Karen Lockhart, Donna Lukens, Matthew Lutas, Donald Mader, Carol Martin, Andrea Martin, Maureen Matthews, Joyce McNiel, Donna McWhorter, Shirley Miller, Paula Montgomery, Terri Morgan, Diane Morrison, Glenn Morrow, Andrea Pashturro, James Peck, Maryjane Pilarski, Terri Randolph, Barry Reed Twiss, Ian

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Ritter, Jenny Roberts, William Rollins, Wayne Salles, Stacy Sams, Jonathan Schellhammer, Judith Scriven, Beth Seeley Forest, Elizabeth Shaefer, Susie Shafer, Gail Shafer, Linda Sherman Sawyer, Alice Shukair, Halim Smartt, Cleda Spannaus, Timothy Stech, Bill Steinberger-Domienik, Steve Summers, Joseph Taylor, Beth VanCulin, Drew Vandercook, Ross Vandercook, Susan VanLoo, Marion Wakeen, Teresa Walworth Diana Watton, Sharon Williams Guffey, Emily Williams, Eric Yaw, Chris Yudasz, Mitch

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