EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS
APPLICATION FORM FOR NOMINATION TO DIOCESAN COMMITTEES
Entering the nominations process is a prayerful, reflective choice to serve. Please complete
this application form and return it, along with a photo, to the diocesan office by
September 15, 2015
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parish: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Candidate for nomination to: __________________________________________________________________________
Name of Committee or Commission
1. Describe the church work or community service activities you have participated in that
prepared you for the work of the committee?
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2. What do you feel you can contribute by your service?
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Candidate=s signature
Please mail this form to:
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Group or individual nominating the candidate
Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Nominations Committee
1100 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
TIME SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATIONS
1. Candidates for nomination should fill out the form and make sure it is signed by both the
candidate and the sponsor.
2. The deadline for submitting applications is September 15, 2015. Nominations will be
accepted from the floor at the Convention.
3. It is important that nominees attend the opening of Convention on Friday October 23rd at The
Wyndham Indpls West which begins at 3:00PM.
4. A candidate must be a confirmed, adult communicant in good standing to qualify.
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (elections by deanery-check with your Dean)
The Executive Council carries out the mandates of the Diocesan Convention and has responsibility
for the administrative and programmatic life of the diocese in partnership with the Bishop. Their
leadership role includes setting budget priorities, and encouragement and support of program and
resources for mission and ministry. They meet at least 3 or 4 times per year as a whole and may do
some of their work by email and on a list serve and as sub committees when needed.
STANDING COMMITTEE (one clergy & one lay for a three year term)
The Standing Committee has responsibilities outlined by our national Canons. The group is a council
of advice for the bishop, and must provide consent for the sale of land, the encumberment of church
property, for the ordination of persons to diaconate or priesthood by this diocese, and for the
election and consecration of bishops in the Episcopal Church. This group must also make
determinations regarding the discipline of clergy in this diocese. They meet once a month if there is
business to conduct.
COMMISSION ON MINISTRY (one clergy & one lay for a three year term)
The Commission on Ministry assists the Bishop in determining the present and future needs for all
ministries in the diocese. It assists the Bishop in matters pertaining to the enlistment and selection
of persons for Holy Orders and in the guidance of all Postulants and Candidates. The Commission
meets on a Saturday in the fall, an overnight in January, an overnight in the spring, and at other
times as necessary.
WAYCROSS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (two people, clergy or lay, for a three year term)
The board of directors provides oversight for the mission of Waycross, which is to serve all who seek
fellowship, respite, reflection and growth by providing Christian hospitality and enriching programs.
The board meets at least four times a year at Waycross for about 6 to 8 hours. Members have a
variety of other duties as well, including involvement in development.
GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTIES (elections will be held at the 2016 Convention)
Deputies to General Convention are expected to attend the pre-convention meetings which begin
approximately one year prior to General Convention, reports to the Diocesan Household following
General Convention and shepherds the process of ensuring diocesan awareness of, and response to,
General Convention actions. This group selects two members as delegates to Provincial Synod
during the Spring preceding General Convention.
Disciplinary Board – Clergy (one clergy for a three year term)
The court meets once per year, by canon, or unless activated. The annual meeting is for election of
positions and for training, so if called upon will be ready for action. The time commitment could be
considerable if the court is activated.