September 2014 Minutes

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Minutes of the Regional Council of North Vancouver (Anglican and Lutheran churches)
Thursday, September 11, 2014

at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church

Members:

St. Agnes:  Kathy Campbell, Stephen Muir

St. Catherine:  Laurie Dye, Christine Rowe

St. Clement:  John Stowe, Lynne McNaughton

St. John:  Patrick Blaney, Pat Dean

St. Martin:  Dana Bowman, John Firmston, Colleen Wright (alternate – observer)

Mount Olivet:  Katalin Janko

Gloria Dei: Jennifer Marlor, Jim Berger

Capilano Archdeaconry Diocesan Council Representative and Regional Council Secretary: Ian Thomas

Chair:  Alison Watt

Regrets: None

1. Welcome and introductions: Alison called the meeting to order at 7.04pm and requested a round table of introductions. A special welcome was afforded Jennifer, the new incumbent at Gloria Dei and to Colleen Wright joining the Regional Council as the Alternate member for St. Martin’s.

2. Opening prayer – Laurie Dye

3. Approval of Agenda:  M/S/C that the amended agenda be approved, with Lynne McNaughton speaking to Item 5.3 #4, rather than Patrick Blaney.  Laurie volunteered to be the time keeper for the meeting.

4. Minutes of June 12, 2014: M/S/C that the minutes of the June 12, 2014 meeting be approved.

5. Business Arising from the Minutes of the June 12 meeting:

1. Regarding Regional Council membership, Lynne announced the appointment of Robin Ruder-Celiz as the new Rector at St. Martin’s (to be inducted on October 1 at 7pm) and Jennifer Marlor as the new incumbent at Gloria Dei (to be inducted September 21 at 3pm). Elizabeth Ruder-Celiz is considering an offer to become the Youth Coordinator for the Region (she had accepted verbally). Lynne requested Council members speak to their respective Choir/Musical Directors for choral support at the October 1 induction at St. Martin’s.
2. Alison shared Draft 7 of the Regional Council submission to the Diocese, highlighting that this version incorporated feedback sought from members over the summer, with some further, yet-to-be reflected suggestions, that were recently submitted by St. Martin’s. Much of the ensuing discussion centred around Item II of the Summary, Requests and Proposals – Requests for Interim Diocesan financial support and, in particular, the funding support for the “Regional Community Spiritual Formation” (1/8 FTE) and the Ministry Coordination (1/8 FTE) positions. There was some concern expressed about the first position being “too focused” on Lynn Valley, at the expense of a regional function, although with the need for there to be a pilot project, in some location, this concern was allayed somewhat.

Another concern arose over the time requested, namely 3 years. It was felt 1 year did not provide enough time, particularly if a pilot was held in Year 1, but no decision was made on this.

Lynne distributed a summary of the proposed “Meaningful Connections” project – the basis for the Regional Community Spiritual Formation position. This generated a concern that perhaps “Communications” was a missing aspect of this initiative.

Stephen felt that the St. Agnes Parish Council needed to hear more about the Meaningful Connections project before making its commitment of support (or otherwise) and therefore could not support it at present.

A motion to adopt the submission as presented, with editorial license to the Chair to come, was defeated, with 4 votes for, 4 votes against and 4 abstaining.

Alison concluded that a further draft was required and undertook to prepare and send it to members shortly for consideration.

M/S/C that all parishes endeavour to review this Draft 8 by October 9 and provide (electronic) feedback to the Chair prior to that date, when next Council meets.

5.3.   Reports:

Ian Thomas distributed a copy of highlights of the September 9 Diocesan Council Meeting.

Other reports were tabled to next meeting.

6. New Business:

6.1  A Youth Ministry Support Team is being struck, with names to be submitted to Lynne.

6.2  Lynne distributed a hand-out on Ministry Team Planning, with some ideas and observations for the development of the Three Year Plan for the Region. Feedback was welcomed.

6.3  In light of some Communications issues of late, a Working Group was suggested, with names to be forwarded to Patrick and, ideally, to include Parish Administrators.

Meeting adjourned, with The Grace, at 9pm.

Deadline for agenda items - Thursday, October 2 – to be sent to Alison Watt

The next meeting will be held on Thursday October 11 at St. John’s, 220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver.

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