184th Annual Convention
October 24-25, 2003
Bangor Civic Center

Election results are in: 

Secretary of Convention
Treasurer of the Diocese
Standing Committee
Diocesan Council
Diocesan Review Committee
Provincial Synod

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Elected: 

The Ven. Thomas Benson
CONGREGATION: St. John’s, Bangor
NOMINATED BY: The Rector and Vestry at St. John’s, Bangor
BIOGRAPHY: Convention Secretary for the past eight years and previously an Assistant Secretary for eight years. Tom has been an active member of St. John’s for forty-seven years where he was ordained a Perpetual Deacon on June 3, 1978. He has served the Bishop and the Diocese as the Episcopal Chaplain at the local Bangor hospitals for twenty-five years. Tom also served as a Staff Chaplain at Eastern Maine Medical Center for three and a half years. He serves on the Chaplain’s Advisory Board at EMMC; the Bangor City Nursing Facility Advisory Board for ten years and is currently serving a three year term on the Board of Trustees of the newly formed Bangor Nursing and Rehab Center. He is the Archdeacon for the Pastoral Support of the Deacons of the Diocese and Chaplain for the Retired Clergy, Spouses and Survivors of the Diocese.

Mr. Kenneth E. Barrett
CONGREGATION: St. George’s, York Harbor
NOMINATED BY: The Clergy, Wardens, and Vestry of St. George’s, York Harbor
BIOGRAPHY: Ken is a retired executive from the machinery manufacturing industry. He and his wife Eve worship at St. George’s in York Harbor where he has served on the vestry, as treasurer, and chairman of the capital campaign. Currently, he is a member of the Stewardship Committee. At the diocesan level, he has been a member of Council, and is now a Trustee, a member of the Finance Committee and Trustee and assisting with the capital campaign.

NOMINEE: The Ven. Audrey S. Delafield (three year term)
CONGREGATION: St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth
NOMINATED BY: The Vestry of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth
BIOGRAPHY: Audrey Delafield is a gifted minister of the Gospel, a person of extraordinary integrity, and she lives her Christian faith daily. Her commitment to our diocese and her many gifts make her an ideal candidate for service on the Standing Committee. Audrey was ordained to the deaconate in 1988 at St. Alban’s Church, where she has served as deacon assistant ever since. She has been the Episcopal chaplain at the Maine Medical Center since 1989. In 1998 Bishop Knudsen appointed Audrey Archdeacon for diaconal formation, in which capacity she serves on the Deacon Formation Advisory Council. For 12 years she was on the Committee on Holy Orders (COHO) and served at various times as Chair and Co-chair of that committee. She has been on the Standing Committee since the beginning of the year when she was elected to complete the term of a clergy person who has left the diocese.

The Rev. Susan Murphy (elected to fill term until 2005)
CONGREGATION: The Aroostook Episcopal Cluster
NOMINATED BY: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Caribou Maine, the Rev. Larney Otis, the Rev. Daniel Riggall, the Rev. Kent Tarpley
BIOGRAPHY: The Reverend Susan Murphy, a graduate of the Episcopal Divinity School, has served the Diocese of Maine in many capacities since her ordination in 1999. As part of a team ministry that serves five congregations in the Aroostook Cluster, Susan shares her gifts of facilitation, administration, and spiritual counsel in ways that foster and strengthen the mission and ministry of the Cluster. Currently, Susan is a member of Diocesan Council, Finance Committee and the Clergy Day Committee. She formerly served on the Committee on Baptismal Ministry and continues to be the trainer for Lay Eucharistic Ministers throughout the Diocese. Susan is a strong supporter of diocesan youth events and has served for three summers at Believe It or Not Camp. A former educator, she has 28 years experience as a teacher, counselor and school administrator as well as a community organizer. She would bring to the Standing Committee a passion for the spiritual renewal and growth of all the Baptized, skills in collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to the Diocese of Maine.

Elected Lay Member

Mr. Durward Parkinson
CONGREGATION: St. David’s, Kennebunk
NOMINATED BY: St. David’s Church, the Rev. Daniel J. Riggall, the Rev. Michael Ambler, and the Rev. Paige Blair
BIOGRAPHY: Durward Parkinson, a member partner with Bergen and Parkinson attorneys at law, is an active member of St. David’s Church, having served as a Vestryperson, Warden, Co-chair of the Search Committee, chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Stewardship Committee. In the diocese, Durward is a delegate to Diocesan Convention and is a member of the Resolutions Committee for this year’s convention. He was also the consultative attorney for the negotiations to unite St. George’s and Trinity Chapel in York Harbor. In the larger community, Durward is pro bono legal council for "Casinos No" and a counsel attorney for the town of Wells, having argued the widely published Wells Beach case before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. He is trustee of Laudholm Trust and a former board member of River Tree Arts. He is a member of the Board of Corporators of Kennebunk Savings Bank and former President of the Kennebunk Free Library and Greater Portland Landmarks.

Dr. Harold H. Brown "Brownie"
CONGREGATION: St. Patrick’s, Brewer
NOMINATED BY: The Vestry of St. Patrick’s, Brewer
BIOGRAPHY: "Brownie" has a long and varied experience in the church. He has served the church at congregational, diocesan and national levels. "Brownie" has been a warden and vestry member in several congregations, a lay reader and chalice bearer for more than 35 years and a member of several search committees. He has 18 years of experience as a member of the Standing Committee, chaired the Diocesan Finance Committee for 12 years, been a member of Diocesan Council, served as a vacancy consultant and chaired the Companion Diocese Committee. "Brownie" has been to seven General Conventions, served as a nine year member of the trustees of General Theological Seminary, three year member of Council for Development of Ministry and vice chair of the State of the Church Committee. "Brownie" was the recipient of The Fred C. Scribner Awardin 1997.

Mr. Witt K. (Ken) Cochrane
CONGREGATION: St. Saviour’s, Bar Harbor
NOMINATED BY: Acadia Regional Council
BIOGRAPHY: Through prior terms on Diocesan Council, Ken has shown that he can meet the sizeable commitment in time and travel, regular attendance and thorough preparation. To those requirements he will add demonstrated experience and enthusiasm. His current service to the Church includes Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development, acolyte, lay reader, lay Eucharistic minister and food pantry volunteer. Ken is a member of Cursillo and completed the Education for Ministry course. Prior experience includes two terms on Diocesan Council including a term on Finance Committee, Co-Chair of Commission on Outreach and Services, alternate to diocesan conventions, and Staff Print Officer for 2000 General Convention. At St. Saviour’s, Ken served on the Vestry, Stewardship Chair and other committees, and led development of the master plan for restoration of the church exterior and grounds, serving as well as project manager through completion.

 Mr. Christopher Pottle
CONGREGATION: Christ Church, Norway
NOMINATED BY: The Rev. Anne Stanley, Rector and the Vestry of Christ Church, Norway
BIOGRAPHY: Chris has been active in the parish, in the community and in the diocese.  His keen mind, generous nature and his energy are valued by his congregation.  He has been active in the Episcopal Church for years: at Cornell University’s chaplaincy; as treasurer, developer and chairman of the Commission on Peace and Justice in the Diocese of Central New York; as a delegate from Christ Church, Norway, to Diocesan Convention; as a member of Christ Church’s Outreach and Planned Giving Committees and parish ERD representative; as officer and Treasurer of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Chris went to Yale and the University of Illinois (electrical engineering) and taught at Cornell. His mother was born and grew up in Oxford, Maine, and his father grew up in Otisfield.  Before he moved back to Maine in 1997, Chris had spent summers here. Chris will be a conscientious and thoughtful presence among Diocesan Council colleagues.

Elected Clergy Members 

The Rev. Charlene Alling
CONGREGATION: St. John’s, Bangor
NOMINATED BY: The Wardens and Vestry of St. John’s, Bangor
BIOGRAPHY: Charlene has served churches in the Dioceses of Maine, Virginia and Pittsburgh. She served as rector of Parish of St Mary and St Jude, Northeast Harbor, and most recently served St. John’s, Bangor, as acting priest for four months from June-September 2003 during the rector’s sabbatical. Her Diocese of Maine experience includes; Ecclesiastical Trial Court, Diocesan Council, Finance Committee, Committee on Holy Orders, Loring Fund Committee, Diocesan Consultant. Other dioceses; Diocesan Council, Holy Land Committee, South African Partnership, Cathedral Chapter and Personnel Committee, Committee on Aging. Her education consists of; Colby College, University of Connecticut, University of Glasgow, Claremont Graduate School and Yale Divinity School. She is associate of Society of St. John the Evangelist; spiritual director. She has been a Priest for 13 years, and lives in Bar Harbor, currently caring for infirm parents.

 The Rev. Kristin "Kris" Orr
CONGREGATION: St. Patrick’s, Brewer
NOMINATED BY: The Vestry of St. Patrick’s, Brewer
BIOGRAPHY: Kris is a priest with a variety of experiences. She has keen insight, excellent processing skills and an inquiring mind. She has been a member of the Diocesan Stewardship Committee since 2002 and currently serves as co-chair. Kris is also a member of the Diocesan Committee on the Environment and the Planning Committee for Province #1 Convocation on the Environment. She also has served as Priest on staff at Maine TEC#1 (Teens Encounter Christ).

Elected lay member:

 Dr. Ann Holland
CONGREGATION: St. John’s, Bangor
NOMINATED BY: Harold H. Brown, "Brownie"
BIOGRAPHY: Ann is a long-time Episcopalian with an extensive knowledge of the church and its traditions and structure. She has been a member of St. John’s choir for more than 20 years, a member of the vestry and is the stewardship chair. Ann also has been a delegate to numerous diocesan conventions, member of the Diocesan Stewardship Committee and a member of Regional Council # 42.

The Rev. Levering Sherman, Jr.
CONGREGATION: All Saints Church, Skowhegan
NOMINATED BY: The Vestry and Members of All Saints, Skowhegan
BIOGRAPHY: It is our pleasure to re-nominate the Rev. Sherman as Clerical Deputy to Province I and the Provincial Synod, representing our diocese. He is currently serving in this position, and previously served as Clerical Alternate to this body. He has expressed to us his enthusiasm in continuing to represent the Diocese of Maine in this "larger church" body. Lev has served the diocese in the past as: first chair and organizer of the Communications Committee; Chair of the Technology Committee; Commission on Diocesan Operations; Committee on Aging; Committee for Missions; Board of Directors of the Diocesan Resource Center; consultant in interim ministries (Central Maine congregations). Lev has been vicar of All Saints

Ms. Betty Norburg
CONGREGATION: St. James’, Old Town
NOMINATED BY: Ann Dieffenbacher-Krall, Senior Warden, St. James’, Old Town and Jean Marie Boddy-Johnston, Vestry Member, St. James’, Old Town
BIOGRAPHY: Betty Norburg has a long history of dedication to her parish and the diocese. Her experience and wisdom are greatly valued by our parish and would be an asset to the Provincial Synod. Betty is intellectually curious and often sheds new light on old discussions. She is eminently sensible. Betty has served as senior warden and president of ECW for the parish. For the diocese, she has served as secretary of the ECW, delegate to the triennial ECW Convention, and member of the Bishop’s Task Force on AIDS. She is diocesan coordinator of the Church Periodical Club, and is a frequent attendee of the Provincial Convocation.

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