Parishes and Missions not entitled to seats and votes in this Convention: None

Ex Officio

The number of Communicants, as reported for this Convention is indicated by the number at the right of the name of each Parish or Mission. The number in () signifies the number of Delegates allowed. Only the names of Delegates and Alternates who were in attendance are printed. In some instances, an Alternate substituted for a Delegate for part of the day.

The Maine Episcopal Missionary Society
The One Hundred and Sixty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Maine Episcopal Missionary Society was held on Friday, November 2, 2001, at 8:45 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Center, Carrabasset Valley, Maine. The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine, presided. Minutes are on record in the Office of the Bishop, 143 State St., Portland, Maine.

The Greater Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke

The Annual Meeting of the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke was held on Friday, November 2, 2001 at 8:30 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Center, Carrabasset Valley, Maine.

Convention Convened

The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine, presiding, the Convention opened at 11:00 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Center, Carrabasset Valley, Maine, following the Holy Eucharist.

The Holy Eucharist

The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 9:15 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Center, Carrabasset Valley, Maine. The Right Reverent Chilton Knudsen was celebrant and preacher.

Sugarloaf USA Carrabasset Valley, Maine
Friday & Saturday November 2-3, 2001

Registration and Call to Order

Clerical and Lay Delegates registered from 8:00 - 9:15 a.m., on Friday, November 2, 2001, at the Sugarloaf Center, Carrabasset Valley, Maine. The One Hundred and Eighty-Second Annual Convention of the Diocese of Maine convened at 11:00 a.m., at the Sugarloaf Center, following the Holy Eucharist and the Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine, presided.

Holy Eucharist

The Holy Eucharist was celebrated on Friday, November 2, 2001, at the Sugarloaf Center at 9:15 a.m. The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop of Maine was celebrant and preacher. The service included the remembrance of the following clergy and spouses who had died since the last Convention: The Revs. Norman Kellett, Douglas Berdnt, R. Williams Sims, Douglas Morrill and John Ashey; Mr. Hugh Stearns, lay leader of the Diocese; Ms. Mary Stuart Tomlinson, lay leader of the Diocese; Mr. Roger Woodman, retired Treasurer of the Diocese, Mr. Daniel Johnson, retired employee of the Diocese and Ms. Ruth Barnard, widow of the Rev. Arlyn Barnard.

Convention Called to Order

The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen called the Convention to order at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, November 2, 2001.

New Clergy

The Bishop then welcomed the following new clergy in congregations in the Diocese: The Revs. James Adams, St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth; Susan Latimer, St. Mark's, Waterville; Myrick (Rick) Cross, St. Francis', Blue Hill; Nancy Moore St. Augustine's, Dover-Foxcroft and St. John's, Brownville Junction; Jean Austin, Interim, St. Philip's, Wiscasset; Frances Cox, Interim, St. Mary & St. Jude, Northeast Harbor; John Widdows, Interim St. Nicholas', Scarborough; and Patricia Handloss, Interim, St. Thomas', Winn.

Voice to Licensed Clergy Serving Congregations

The Bishop announced that those clergy who were not canonically resident in the Diocese of Maine, but who were serving congregations as Interim Pastors were invited to address Convention.

Newly Ordained to the Priesthood

The Bishop then welcomed the following people who were ordained to the Priesthood since the last Convention: The Revs. Anita Wingert, Good Shepherd, Berkeley, California and the Rev. Michael Ambler, St. David's, Kennebunk.

Newly Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate

The Bishop also welcomed the following people ordained to the transitional diaconate since the last Convention: The Revs. Lu-Anne Conner, St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood, New Jersey; Tom Brackett, St. James' By-The-Sea, La Jolla, California and Nancy Moore, St. Augustine's, Dover-Foxcroft and St. John's, Brownville Junction.

Welcome to Special Guests

On Friday, November 2, 2001, Mr. Doug Cruger, Associate Director of the Maine Council of Churches, was welcomed by the Bishop. Mr. Cruger brought greetings from our colleagues from other denominations and thanked the people of the Diocese of Maine for the many people who volunteer their time and for the diocesan support of the Maine Council of Churches. The Bishop also welcomed the Rev. David Rinas, Dean of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America in Maine addressed the delegates. On Saturday, November 3, 2001, the Bishop introduced the Rev. Hans Arnesen, Assistant to the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America - New England Synod. Pastor Arnesen addressed the delegates.

Introduction of Loring House Staff

The Bishop then called forward the members of the diocesan staff present and introduced them to the delegates.

Appointment of Convention Committees

The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen noted that the appointed Convention Committees on Dispatch of Business, Canons, Finance and Resolutions could be found in the delegates Registration Packet. Members of these committees can be found on page C-9.

Certification of Clerical and Lay Delegates

The Secretary of the Diocese, the Ven. Thomas E. Benson, certified that of the 149 clergy entitled to seats and votes in the diocese, 73 clergy were present and also certified that 277 delegates from 61 parishes and missions entitled to seats and votes were present out of 66 parishes and missions in the Diocese constituting a majority in the Clerical and Lay Orders in accordance with Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Diocese.

Report of Committee on Credentials

The Ven. Thomas E. Benson reported as follows: "Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report that all Certificates of Communicants and Certificates of the election of Lay Delegates as submitted to the Committee are in proper, legal and canonical order. All parishes and missions are entitled to lay votes as their Assessments are paid for the year 2000.

Quorum in Both Orders

The Bishop declared a Quorum to be present in both the Clerical and Lay Orders, and the Convention was duly organized.

Elections

The Bishop announced that Mr. George Coleman and Sr. Cyndy Anderson have expressed interest in being delegates from the Diocese of Maine to the Maine Council of Churches. We are eligible for seven (7) delegates. If additional people are interested in representing the Diocese of Maine at the Maine Council of Churches Annual Assembly next November, they need to get in touch with the Bishop as soon as possible.

Report of Committee on Dispatch of Business

Delegates may vote for the full number of people to be elected for any particular office or may vote for less than the number of people to be elected; however, if a delegate votes for more than the number to be elected, the entire ballot will be void, thrown out and not counted for any purpose.

The Bishop appointed the Rev. Harold Birkenhead, Ms. Joan Preble and Ms. Melinda DeWolfe as Assistant Secretaries.

Morning Workshops

Three workshops were scheduled between 11:45 and 12:30 a.m. on the following topics: Task Force on Assessment Review; Property Insurance (Resolution #4); and Exploring Long Term Capital Needs in the Diocese (Resolution #6).

Resolutions

The results of action taken on the resolutions considered by the 182^nd Convention can be found following the results of the elections.

Recessed for Lunch

The Convention recessed for lunch between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Afternoon Workshops

Two workshop were scheduled between 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. on the following topics: Task Force on Assessment Review and Compensation Committee.

Standing Committee Report

The Rev. Christopher Chornyak, President of the Standing Committee, reported that the Standing Committee did a Mutual Study of Ministry. They interviewed 28 people. The Standing Committee commends this process to all congregations. The Mutual Study of Ministry report can be found with the Standing Committee report in the Journal of the 182^nd Convention.

Admission of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Portland

Fr. Chornyak reported that the Standing Committee had given St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Portland permission to be established as a Mission in the Diocese of Maine after reviewing the appropriate paper work. The Rev. Sam Henderson, Vicar of St. Elizabeth's, then addressed the delegates as follows:

Thank you and God bless you!"

Resolutions

The Rev. John Widdows moved and it was seconded that the Convention consider an additional resolution . The motion carried and the Resolution was numbered "A". The results of action taken on the resolutions can be found following the results of the elections.

LuLu Awards

The winners of the second annual Lulu Awards to honor congregational newsletters and congregational web sites that best exemplify excellence in communication and community building were handed out by Mr. Hartley LaDuke, Chair of the Communications Committee.

Congregational Website – General Excellence
St. George's, York Harbor; webmaster: Frank Jillson

Special Mention – Graphic Design
News from the Pews, St. Margaret's, Belfast; editors: Chris Urick and Bill Johnson

Special Mention – Excellence in inclusion of all generations, especially children.
The Rock (and The Pebble), St. Peter's, Rockland; editor: Christine McLarty

Special Mention – Excellence in electronic innovation
The St. Martin's Episcopal Church Newsletter, St. Martin's, Palmyra, editor: Dan Hanson

Award of Merit – Excellence in education and community-building
The Albanor, St. Alban's, Cape Elizabeth; editor: Carolyn Coleman

Congregational Newsletter – General Excellence
Chapter & Verse, St.Thomas', Camden; editor: Penelope Olson and
The Herald, Trinity, Portland; editor: Dibbie Appleton

Report from the Committee on Indian Relations

Th Rev. Holly Antolini reported that the resolution passed last year to help fund the video "Invisible" had been supported by almost all of the congregations in the Diocese. In addition, a grant from the United Thank Offering has resulted in the video project being almost completely funded.

Mr. Taylor, then moved that for 2002 the assessment rate be set at 17.1% and that Episcopate remain at the rate of $.75 per communicants. The motion was seconded and carried.

Reports

All reports to the Convention were filed by title as a result of action by the 70th General Convention to reduce the use of paper in the conduct of business.

Appreciation Resolutions

Delegates then presented resolutions of Appreciation. They can be found following the minutes of Convention.

Committee on Credentials for the 183^rd Convention

The Bishop appointed the following people to the Committee on Credentials for the 183^rd Convention: The Ven. Thomas Benson, Chair; the Rev. Harold Birkenhead; and Ms. Joan Preble.

Church Pension Fund Committee for the 183^rd Convention

The following people were appointed to the Church Pension Fund Committee by the Bishop: The Rev. William Kennison; the Rev. Charles Karsten, Jr.; Ms. Elizabeth Maule; Mr. Kenneth Barrett; and the Rev. Holly Antolini.

Canon Missioner

The convention moved, seconded and carried the nomination of the Rev. Canon David Holroyd as Canon Missioner of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke for a three (3) year term.

Appointment of the Chancellor

The Bishop then announced the appointment of Joseph Delafield, III, Esquire as Chancellor for a three year term.

F. B. Wolf Fund for Continuing Education of the Laity

Mr. Del Merritt, member of the Wolf Fund Committee, reported to Convention regarding the status of the Wolf Fund. There are three areas that need the attention of the delegates: one is to encourage laity to apply for grants from the Wolf Fund to enhance their lay ministry; second, donations to the Wolf Fund to increase the principal, which would result in more money being available for grants; and third to consider membership on the Board of the Wolf Fund. The commitment is small, but the benefit to others is great.

Minutes of Convention

It was moved, seconded and carried that the Convention dispense with the reading of the minutes and that they be printed in the Journal of the 182nd Convention.

183rd Convention

The Bishop announced, God Willing, the 183rd Convention of the Diocese of Maine will be held Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, 2002 at the Bangor Civic Center, Bangor, Maine.

The Convention Adjourned

WHEREAS elections are an important, integral process of conventions, and;

WHEREAS it’s necessary to have dedicated people to count ballots;

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that this 182nd Convention express its appreciation to the pages and tellers who, with dispatch and efficiency, collected and counted ballots for the election of people to the various offices of the Diocese.

Thanks to the Convention Planning Committee

WHEREAS it is conventional for us to assemble annually and wishing can't make it go; and

WHEREAS the Church, like an enemy, marches on its stomach and we have been provided with fine food and drink; and

WHEREAS beauty for the eyes brings conviviality to the assembly and we have been blessed with beautiful scenery and a happy convention;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this 182^nd Convention of the Dioces of Maine extend its thanks to Leal Brinegar, Harold Brown, Barbara Daggett, Lou-Ann Milton, Valecia Harriman, Heidi Shott and Melinda DeWolfe, members of the Convention Committee.

Appreciations to the Rt. Rev. Edward and Winkie Chalfant

WHEREAS the Rt. Rev. Edward C. Chalfant served us as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Maine; and

WHEREAS Winkie Chalfant is also well-known to us all; and

WHEREAS this Diocese wishes to express its continuing appreciation to Bishop and Winkie Chalfant for their ministry and time with us;

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that the 182^nd Convention convey to Bishop and Winkie Chalfant our warm greetings and best wishes for their future health and happiness.

Thanks to the Liturgy Committee

RESOLVED that this 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine express its deep gratitude for the formation of a Diocesan Liturgy Committee, and offers its deeper gratitude to the members of the Diocesan Liturgy Committee for providing creative, inclusive, and song-filled worship in the Anglican tradition, with special thanks to the Very Rev. Stephen Foote for bringing the altar for the Holy Eucharist.

Appreciations to Chilton Knudsen

WHEREAS Chilton inspires us with the holy vision of who we are and who we might become as God's people; and

WHEREAS she comforts us with the assurance that our human experiences and concerns are the very stuff of the Body of Christ; and

WHEREAS she is willing to sing the blues with us, leading us through valleys of grief to mountain tops of new and abundant life;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this 182^nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine express our deep gratitude for her honesty and humor, her humility and hospitality; and be it further

RESOLVED that we assure her of our care, our love and our continuing prayers for her nurturing ministry and strong, prayerful leadership.

Celebration of the Ministry of Roger F. Woodman

RESOLVED that this Convention express its appreciation for the time spent alone of Mike Knudsen and thank him for the spirit of energy he brings to his part in the life of this diocese and in support of our bishop.

Celebration of the Ministry of Dan Johnson

WHEREAS Dan Johnson served as a faithful member of Trinity Church, Portland for several decades; and

WHEREAS Dan Johnson served steadfastly as Stewardship Officer and Planned Giving Officer of this Diocese for several decades;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine give heartfelt thanks for Dan's warm and faithful life and ministry among us; and be it further

RESOLVED that this Convention send its gratitude and greetings to Fran Johnson; and be it further

RESOLVED that we invoke the words of thanksgiving shared by Ann Dodson last evening, "And finally, for those friends now gone like gardens past that have been harvested and who fed in their time that we might have life thereafter, For all these we give thanks!"

Appreciations to the Rt. Rev. and Mrs. James Moodey

WHEREAS the Rt. Rev. James Moodey and his gracious wife, Penny, are dear and trusted friends of the Diocese of Maine; and

WHEREAS Bishop and Mrs. Moodey spent 20 months of their time with us during a difficult period in the history of the Diocese; and

WHEREAS the Moodeys are now residents in the State of Maine;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 182^nd Convention express our heartfelt appreciation to Bishop Moodey and Penny for the time they have spent with us, past and present, offer our prayers for his health and wish them both many more happy years together.

Thanks to the Loring House Staff

WHEREAS their humor, compassion and grace holds strong under both the daily pressures of the grand events of diocesan life; and

WHEREAS they field answers to an amazing variety of questions, and solutions to an amazing variety of problems, with ingenuity and diplomacy day after day; and

WHEREAS they support one another and their Bishop, as well as all of us, with an infectious camaraderie, empathy and good humor; and

WHEREAS it is evident that these gifts of ministry in them spring from the resources of their strong faith;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this, the 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine thanks our diocesan staff from the bottom of our hearts and thanks God for their presence and ministry among and to us.

Greetings to The Rev. David Rinas and the Rev. Hans Arnesen

WHEREAS, the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America have embarked upon a journey of faith and service together, "Called to Common Mission"; and

WHEREAS common ministry and vision of new work together are growing in the Diocese of Maine and the New England Synod;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, convening in Sugarloaf for its 182^nd Convention (just days after October 31, the date of Martin Luther's gold action in Wittenberg of this we are grateful benefactors):

1) extend our thanks to the Rev. David Rinas, our Lutheran brother from Augusta, for joining us in this Convention; and

2) extend our thanks to the Rev. Hans Arnesen, Deputy to the Bishop of the New England Synod, for his presence and greeting, and request that he convey our greetings and thanks to Bishop Margaret Payne; and

3) commend to all of our congregations continued prayers for the ministry and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and also encourage the search for new ways through which we can live out our commitment to "Called to Common Mission."

Thanks to the Youth

WHEREAS the leadership of youth through skits and other forms of dramatic presentation can open our eyes to new understandings of our faith; and

WHEREAS the work of the church and the Diocese is greatly advanced by the presence of our youth assisting the tellers of this Convention; and

WHEREAS the reading of the Word of God is given new voice in the mouths of our youth;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the delegates, of the 182^nd Annual Convention, extend our heartfelt gratitude and respect for the ministry of our youth to the Diocese.

Prayers for Brendan Horton and his Family