The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Journal Part II
Clergy Directory and
Journal of Proceedings
of
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting
of the
Convention
of
The Diocese of Oklahoma
of
The Episcopal Church
November 2-3, 2012
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Directory of Officers and Committees of the Diocese…………………………………2
Clergy Directory……………………………………………………………………….11
Official List of Clergy…………………………………………………………………26
Minutes of the Annual Meeting……………………………………………………… 30
Appendix I
Rules of Convention ………………………………….………………41
Appendix II
Bishop’s Address……………………………………………………...44
Appendix III Resolution I …………………………………………………………..52
Appendix IV Report of the Constitution and Canons Committee ………………….55
Appendix V
Commissioning of Persons Newly Elected and Appointed…………...63
Appendix VI Courtesy Resolutions……………………………………………….....64
1
THE DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA
2012
DIOCESAN BISHOP
The Right Reverend Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
924 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Telephone: 405-232-4820
Canon to the Ordinary
The Rev. Canon José McLoughlin
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-4820
Chancellor
William Cathcart
2807 Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City 73106
405-524-1110
Comptroller
John Sorensen
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-4820
Planned Giving and Development
Vacant
Treasurer
Henry Baer
6525 NW 116th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73162
405-720-2909
Secretary of the Corporation
Diane Ellsworth
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-4820
Registrar
Diane Ellsworth
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-4820
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Henry Baer
6525 NW 116th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73162
405-720-2909
Jo Baughman
628 Chestnut Ct., Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-2248
Evelyn Bibens
449 Thornton Dr, Norman 73069
405-329-7509
The Rev. Steve Bilsbury
516 McLish, Ardmore, OK 73401
580-226-2191
The Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey
424 E. Street NW, Miami, OK 74354
918-533-8384
Bill Cathcart
2807 Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405-524-1110
Kay Christiansen
1181 E. Main St, Norman 73071
405-364-4373
The Rev. Mary Davis
917 Texas, Woodward, OK 73801
580-256-7713
Gary Derrick
500 NW 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-833-8502
Ruth Dickinson
1486 Augusta Dr., Ada, OK 74820
580-332-9255
The Rev. Shelley Forrester
P.O. Box 1256, Lawton, OK 73502
580-355-9543
Field Griffen
11512 S. 102nd East Ave., Bixby, OK 74008
918-369-4689
The Rev. Dwight Helt
PO Box 2088, Norman, OK 73070
405-321-3020
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The Rev. Bill Holly
3701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tulsa 74106
918-970-2219
Thomas Karman
309 N. Roosevelt Ave., Wagoner, OK 74467
918-369-3225
John Kinslow
202 NW Fort Sill Blvd., Lawton, OK 73507
580-357-3473
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-232-4820
The Rev. Everett Lees
10901 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137
918-299-7510
Jan Ridle
3741 N. Riverside Dr, Bethany 73008
405-789-4714
Jackie Saylor
1708 Monument, Ponca City, OK 74604
580-765-4840
The Rev. Shelby Scott
4250 West Houston St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-294-9444
The Rev. David Stock
5401 N. Brookline, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-943-8548
4
STANDING COMMITTEE
The Rev. Everett Lees
Christ Church, Tulsa
The Rev. Dwight Helt, President
St. John's, Norman
The Rev. Bill Holly
St. Simeon’s, Tulsa
Gary Derrick
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City
Kay Christiansen
St. John’s, Norman
Field Griffin
St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
REGIONAL COUNCILS
REGION
OKC
Tulsa
NW
NE
SW
SE
DEAN
The Rev. Emily Schnabl
PO Box 10722, Midwest City, OK 73140
405-732-4802
The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
5635 East 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136
918-492-7140
The Rev. Mary Hileman
2809 N. 28th, Stillwater, OK 74074
405-372-4563
The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens
210 SE 9th St, Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-335-1212
The Rev. Anita Slovak
809 West Cedar St., Duncan, OK 73533
580-255-6165
The Rev. John Norvell
PO Box 890, Ada, OK 74820
580-332-6429
PANEL OF REFERENCE
The Rev. William Holly
The Rev. John Rule
The Rev. Mary Davis
The Rev. Suzanne Mollison
Larry Joplin
Amy Fischer
Robert Gilliland
The Rev. Bob Fellows
5
DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Constitution and Canons Committee
Gary Derrick
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City
Dispatch of Business
Robert Yadon
St. Patrick’s, Broken Arrow
Resolutions Committee
Kris Bonner, Chair
St. Luke’s, Bartlesville
Nominations Receiving Committee
Scott Hambrick
St. Dunstan’s, Tulsa
Secretary of Convention
Melanie Wignall
St. Patrick’s, Broken Arrow
Assistant Secretary of Convention
Jack Wise
St. Paul's Cathedral, Oklahoma City
6
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Archives
Vacant
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Bob Baker
1619 E. 26th Pl, Tulsa 74114
918-747-0214
Christian Formation Commission
The Rev. Dana Orwig, Chair
2710 NW 17th, Oklahoma City 73107
405-949-0716
Commission on Ministry
The Rev. Hal Greenwood
PO Box 1356, Norman 73070
405-360-6453
Commission on Ministry in Higher Education
Vacant
519 W. University, Stillwater 74074
405-624-0141
Commission on Music
Scott Raab, Chair
127 NW 7th Street, Oklahoma City 73102
405-235-3436
Commission on Schools
The Rev. Arthur Scrutchins
PO Box 3141, Shawnee 74802
918-481-1111
Committee on AIDS
John Williams
10205 Camden Court, Oklahoma City 73162
405-621-0300
Continuing Education Committee
Vacant
Cursillo
Dion Crider
1009 Juno Circle, Edmond 73003
405-285-1795
Daughters of the King
Sylvia Crucet
521 Rosewood Dr, Norman 73069
405-364-6403
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Diocesan Altar Guild
Mary Lu Jarvis
3820 S. Hiwassee, Choctaw 73020
405-737-6459
Education for Ministry
Sabrina Evans
924 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City 73102
405-232-4820
Episcopal Relief and Development
Vacant
Episcopal Churchwomen
Jan Ridle
3741 Riverside Dr, Bethany 73008
405-789-4714
Finance and Investment
Henry Baer
6505 NW 116th, Oklahoma City, OK 73162
405-720-2909
Budget
John Kinslow
202 NW Fort Sill Blvd, Lawton 73507
580-357-3473
Jubilee Ministries
The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102
405-974-0024
Oklahoma Conference of Churches
The Rev. Joseph Alsay
14700 N. May, Oklahoma City 73177
405-751-7874
Oklahoma Council on Indian Ministry
The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees
924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102
405-974-0024
Prison Ministry
The Rev. Nancy Brock, Chair
924 North Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102
405-232-4820
Summer Camps
Aaron Mooney
2118 NW 21st St, Oklahoma City 73107
347-693-5211
Youth Commission
Sabrina Evans
924 N. Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City 73102
405-232-4820
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HOSPITAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAINCIES
St. Simeon’s Home
The Rev. Bill Holly, Chaplain
3701 N. Cincinnati, Tulsa 74106
918-425-3583
The Fountains at Canterbury
The Rev. William Hesse, Chaplain
1805 Canary Dr., Edmond 73034
405-348-4167
University of Oklahoma
The Rev. Hal Greenwood
PO Box 1356, Norman 73070
405-360-6453
Oklahoma State University
Vacant
519 W. University Street, Stillwater 74074
405-624-014
Holland Hall School
The Rev. Bert Bibens – Lower School
The Rev. Art Scrutchins – Upper School
5666 E. 81st Street, Tulsa 74137
918-481-1111
Casady School
The Rev. Charles Blizzard
P.O. Box 20390, Oklahoma City 73156
405-749-3100
The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans
P.O. Box 20390, Oklahoma City 73156
Oak Hall School
The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury, Chaplain
PO Box 1807, Ardmore 73401
580-226-2341
Ardmore Village
The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury
1550 Knox Road, Ardmore 73401
580-223-4174
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CONFERENCE CENTERS
St. Columba’s Conference Grounds
Adam Miller
918-485-1816
St. Crispin’s Conference Center
Mike & Joanne Roberts, Directors
36302 State Highway 9, Wewoka 74884
405-382-1619
INSTITUTIONS
St. Simeon’s Home
Lindsay Fick, Administrator
3701 N. Cincinnati, Tulsa 74106
918-425-3583
Casady School
Christopher Charles Bright, Headmaster
P.O. Box 20390, Oklahoma City 73156
405-755-0550
Holland Hall School
Richard Hart, Interim Headmaster
5666 E. 81st, Tulsa 74136
918-481-1111
Oak Hall
Dr. Lee White, Interim Headmaster
121 “E” S.W., Ardmore 73401
580-226-2341
Omnia and Ardmore Village
Jessica Brown Pfau, Executive Director
2401 Village Lane, Ardmore 73401
405-223-4174
10
CLERGY DIRECTORY
KEY TO DIRECTORY LISTINGS:
Information Given: Clergy Name; (Spouse’s name);cure(s); mailing address; home address;
office and home telephone numbers; secular occupation; categories by code as follows:
B – Bishop
1 – Canonically and actually
resident
2 – Canonically but not actually
resident
3 – Actually but not canonically
resident
4 – Retired
5 – Non-parochial
P – Priest
D – Deacon
S – Seminarian
LP – Lutheran Pastor
CLERGY ACTUALLY RESIDENT
ALSAY, Joseph (Cecelia)
P1
Vicar, St. Augustine’s, 14700 North May, Oklahoma City 73177, 405-751-7874 (o)
18412 Scarlet Oak Lane, Edmond, OK 73012, 405-365-3226 (c)
BACK, George (Margaret)
2520 N.W. 59th, Oklahoma City 73112, 405-848-5055 (h)
P4
BAER, Kirsten (Tim)
P1
Curate, St. Patrick’s 4250 W. Houston, Broken Arrow 74012, 918-294-9444 (o)
9922 E. 119th Pl. South, Bixby 74008, 405-641-6913 (c)
BAER, Tim (Kirsten)
Curate, St. John’s 4200 St. Atlanta Pl, Tulsa 74105, 918-742-7381 (o)
9922 E. 119th Pl., South, Bixby 74008, 405-642-2736 (c)
P1
BARROW, Alan (Libby)
Deacon, St. Dunstan’s, Tulsa
3620 E. 142nd Street South, Bixby 74008, 918-366-3329 (h)
D1
BELL, Beth Hill (Rex)
Deacon, Resurrection, Oklahoma City
12004 Sundance Mt., Oklahoma City 73162, 405-722-2353 (h)
D1
BELZER, John (Alma)
Deacon, Emmanuel Shawnee
13 Lake Lane, Shawnee 74804, 405-273-6779 (h)
D1
11
BERRY, Max (Carole)
2717 NW 24th St., Oklahoma City 73107, 405-917-7688 (h)
P4
BIBENS, Robert Lee “Bert” (Susan)
D1
Chaplain, Holland Hall School, 5666 E. 81st Street, Tulsa 74136, 918-481-1111 (o)
4642 East 57th Pl, Tulsa 74135, 918-499-5201 (h)
BILSBURY, Stephen (Kim)
Rector, St. Philip’s, 516 McLish, Ardmore, OK 73401, 405-226-2191 (o)
3529 Tara Dr, Ardmore 73401, 580-368-2033 (h)
P1
BLAGG, James (Caroline)
Rector, St. John’s, P.O. Box 1168, Durant 74702, 580-924-1332 (o)
117 Sandpiper Circle, Durant 74701, 580-924-5867 (h)
P1
BLANCO, Leonel (Rosa)
P3
Vicar, Santa Maria Virgen, 5500 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City 73109, 405-631-6747 (o)
6130 N. Meridian Ave., Apt. 318, Oklahoma City 73112, 405-601-8209 (h)
BLIZZARD, Charles (Nicolette)
St. Edward Chapel, Casady School, PO Box 21594, Oklahoma City 73156,
405-749-3100 (o), 2329 NW 118th, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-463-2777 (h)
P1
BOMAN-Harvey, Kay (Ken)
Deacon, All Saints’, Miami
424 E Street N.W., Miami 74354, 918-542-7524 (h)
D1
BORREGO, John (The Rev. Lynn)
Rector, Trinity, 310 East Noble, Guthrie 73044, 405-282-0982 (o)
422 East Noble Ave., Guthrie 73044, 405-282-0767 (h)
P1
BORREGO, Lynn G. (The Rev. John)
422 East Noble Ave., Guthrie 73044, 405-282-0767 (h)
P4
BRADLEY, Charles E.
794 S. Walnut Dr., Tuttle 73089, 405-381-4088 (h)
D4
BREWER, Richard E.
6606 E. 99th Place, Tulsa 74133, 918-299-6507 (h)
P4
BRIDGES, Gayle (John)
Deacon, Resurrection, Oklahoma City
12717 Couts, Mustang 73064, 405-376-4449 (h)
D1
12
BRIDGES, Nancy (Tim)
Deacon, St. Mary’s, Edmond
408 Ridge Rd, Edmond 73034, 405-348-7237 (h)
D1
BRIGHT, Patrick (Rhea)
P1
Rector, All Souls’, 6400 Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City 73116, 405-842-1461 (o)
11901 Maple Hollow Court, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-749-9406 (h)
BROCK, Nancy (Marty Hartman)
Prison Missioner, 924 North Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102, 405-830-3181;
417 Sunnyside Place, Edmond 73003, 405-359-9914
LP
BROWN, Charles (Bettye)
2410 Shenandoah, Ardmore 73401, 580-222-1784 (c)
P4
BURRIS, Richard (Carmelita)
900 Schulze Dr, Norman 73071, 405-818-4534 (c)
P4
BUTCHER, Gerald (Debbie)
Deacon, St. Luke’s, Chickasha
1720 Carolina, Chickasha 73078, 405-222-0007 (h)
D1
CARLIN, William
3508 Robert Dr, Duncan 73533, 580-786-2474 (h)
P4
CARROLL, Bill (Tracey)
Rector, Emmanuel, P.O. Box 1905, Shawnee, OK 74802, 405-273-1374 (o)
201 E. Federal St, Shawnee, OK 74804, 405-777-9954 (c)
P1
CARROLL, Tracey (Bill)
201 E. Federal St, Shawnee, OK 74804
P1
CHARLESTON, Steve (Suzanne)
2702 Silvertree Dr, Oklahoma City 73120
B1
CHRONISTER, Lisa (Aaron Mooney)
Deacon, St. Christopher’s Midwest City
2118 NW 21st St, Oklahoma City 73107
D1
CLARK, Carole (Bill)
HC 67, Box 82, Indianola 74442, 918-823-4255 (h)
D4
CONNELL, Susan
57200 East Hwy 125 #73431, Bernice OK 74331, 918-541-8649 (h)
P4
13
CUTTER, Irv (Andrea)
Rector, St. John’s, 4200 S. Atlanta Pl, Tulsa 74105, 918-742-7381 (o)
3411 E. 86th St, Tulsa 74137, 918-779-4190 (h)
P1
DAHARSH, Floyd (Edwina)
112 West 9th St., Hugoton, KS 67951, 620-544-2428 (h)
P2
DAVIS, Doyal
Deacon, Emmanuel, Shawnee
4016 N. Pottenger, Shawnee 74804, 405-273-9858 (h)
D1
DAVIS, Mary (Mac Benbrook)
Vicar, St. John’s, 918 Texas, Woodward 73801, 580-256-7713 (o)
3200 Shady Brook Road, Woodward 73801, 580-254-3356 (h)
P1
DILLON, Karla (John)
Deacon, All Saints, Duncan
1202 Bent Tree, Duncan 73533, 580-470-5736 (c)
D1
DOHERTY, Noel, Jr.
6910 East 62nd St., Tulsa 74133, 918-496-3356 (h)
P4
DUGAN, Haynes (Emilie)
15279 S County Rd 208, Blair, OK 73526, 580-248-2858 (h)
P4
DUTCHER, Kitty (Joe)
Deacon, St. Andrew’s, Lawton
PO Box 234, Medicine Park 73557, 580-353-6230 (h)
D1
EASTER, James H. (Colleen Irish)
Deacon, All Souls’, Oklahoma City
11308 N. Miller, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-751-3204(h)
D1
EDWARDS, H. Daniel (Ann)
2200 N.W. 28th, Oklahoma City 73107, 405-557-1528 (h)
P4
EGBERT, David A. (Norma)
2817 Natchez Trail, Edmond 73003, 405-341-9298 (h)
P4
ELLINGTON, William (Patt)
303 N. West, McAlester 74501, 918-420-5447 (h)
P4
EVANS, Robert (Anne)
3701 N. Cincinnati, Apt. 1015, Tulsa 74106, 918-938-2322 (h)
P4
14
FARBER, Joseph (Jan)
Vicar, Good Shepherd, PO Box 335, Sapulpa 74067, 918-224-5144 (o)
1331 E. Lincoln, Sapulpa 74066, 918-512-6465 (h)
P1
FELLOWS, Robert H. (Katie)
5820 Garden Pointe Dr, Stillwater 74074, 405-743-2222 (h)
P4
FORRESTER, Shelley
Rector, St. Andrew’s, P.O. Box 1256, Lawton 73502, 580-355-9543 (o);
910 NE Dove Lane, Lawton 73507, 580-699-7578 (h)
P1
FOWLER, Arlen L., Ph.D. (Mary Jane)
817 Virginia Lane, Ardmore 73401, 580-223-1669
P4
FREEBERN, Doug (Connie)
Deacon, St. Luke’s, Bartlesville
1700 Church Ct, Bartlesville 74006, 918-914-0525 (c)
D1
GANN, Judy (Randy)
Deacon, Trinity, Tulsa
6335 S. 72nd E. Ave., Tulsa 74133, 918-361-3903 (h)
D1
GATCHELL, Lois H.
Deacon, St. Dunstan’s, Tulsa 74136
8222 S. Yale, Apt. 321, Tulsa 74137, 918-523-4820 (h)
D4
GATES, Robert J. (Georgia)
1044 SE Meadow Dr., Bartlesville 74006, 918-335-0929 (h)
P4
GILMORE, Paul Michael (Betty)
6304 Overcourt Manor, Oklahoma City 73132, 405-733-4671 (h)
P4
GLANDON, Calvin Clyde (Shan)
4223 E. 84th St., Tulsa 74137, 918-481-5244 (h)
P5
GREENSHIELDS, Kay N. Conner
Deacon, St. Anselm’s Canterbury, Norman
405 Roserock Dr, Norman 73026, 405-321-9981 (h)
D1
GREENWOOD, Hal (Marcia)
P1
Chaplain, St. Anselm Canterbury Association, 800 Elm Street, Norman,
405-360-6453 (o), 2201 N.W. 18th St., Oklahoma City 73106, 405-524-1394 (h)
HAIFLEY, Tom
Assisting, All Souls’, 6400 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City 73116
113 Country Club Terrace, Midwest City 73110, 405-732-2972 (h)
15
P4
HAMPTON, Carol, Ph.D. (Jim)
Canon, St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 N.W. 7th, Oklahoma City 73102-6990,
405-235-3436 (o), 1414 Hudson, Oklahoma City 73103, 405-235-1905 (h)
P4
HANSEN, Karen (Lynn)
Deacon, Trinity Guthrie
11201 Kim Circle, Guthrie 73044, 405-260-2018 (h)
D1
HARRINGTON, Tom (Sheila)
Deacon, Grace, Muskogee
2961 N. 23rd St. W., Muskogee 74401, 918-683-8751 (h)
D1
HARRIS, Melissa
Deacon, St. Andrew’s, Grove
PO Box 451297, Grove 74345, 918-786-4113 (o)
D4
HELT, Dwight (Mary)
Rector, St. John’s, P.O. Box 2088 Norman 73070, 405-321-3020 (o)
720 S. Miller Ave., Norman 73069, 405-701-5976 (h)
P1
HESSE, Bill (Diane)
Deacon, St. Mary’s, Edmond
1805 Canary Dr., Edmond 73034, 405-348-4167 (h)
D1
HILEMAN, Mary Esther, Ph.D.
2809 W. 28th St., Stillwater 74074, 405-372-4563 (h)
P4
HILL, Mary Ann
Rector, St. Dunstan’s, 5635 East 71st Street, Tulsa 74136, 918-492-7140 (o),
5635 E. 71th St, Tulsa 74136, 918-346-6317 (h)
P1
HOLLEY, James Paul (Sonja)
Deacon, St. Andrew’s, P.O. Box 1256, Lawton 73502, 580-355-9543 (o)
7609 Stonegate Dr., Lawton 73505, 580-536-5917 (h)
D1
HOLLY, William (Marlo)
P5
Chaplain, St. Simeon’s Episcopal Home, 3701 Martin Luther King, Jr, Blvd, Tulsa 74106;
918-425-3583 (o), 12451 S. 105th E Ave, Bixby, OK 74008, 918-970-2219 (h)
HUNKINS, James (Carol)
3724 Bonaire Pl, Edmond 73013, 405-471-6775 (h)
P4
HUSTON, Jeff (Elisa)
P1
Vicar, Church of the Savior, 720 S. Yukon Parkway, Yukon 73099, 405-354-7277 (o);
1805 NW 56th Terr, Oklahoma City 73118, 405-242-3916 (h)
16
IBE, Morgan (Charity)
P1
Rector, Church of the Redeemer, PO Box 11272, Oklahoma City 73136, 405-427-2106 (o)
2424 Pinon Pl, Edmond 73013
JACKSON, H. Barnett, Jr.
7501 West Britton Rd., #233, Oklahoma City 73132
P4
JALLOUF, Georges (Maha)
Rector, St. Luke’s, 4818 East Ninth St, Tulsa 74112, 918-834-4800 (o)
5850 E. 78th Pl, Tulsa 74136, 918-398-0255 (h)
P1
JAMES, Ed (Diana)
Regional Supply
104 W. Hanover, Hoyt 74472, 918-967-2146 (h)
P1
JASPER, Michael
Rector, Resurrection, 13112 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City 73162-2711,
405-721-2929 (o), 16009 Heather Ct., Oklahoma City 73013, 405-330-7878 (h)
P1
JENNINGS, Debora
Vicar, St. Basil’s, 814 North Vinita, Tahlequah 74464, 918-456-3649 (o)
410 East Seneca, Tahlequah 74464, 918-453-9210 (h)
P1
JOHNSON, Douglas (Susanne)
Interim Priest, Grace, 109 N. 13th St, Ponca City 74601, 580-765-7609 (o)
3 Pecan Pl, Ponca City 74604, 580-762-1138 (h)
P3
JONES, Andrea (Bill)
Vicar, St. Thomas, P.O. Box 1476, Pawhuska 74056, 918-287-3513 (o)
1901 Skyline Pl, Bartlesville 74006, 918-213-4047 (h)
P1
JOPLIN, Susan Colley (Larry)
Canon, St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 N.W. 7th, Oklahoma City, 73102-6990,
405-235-3436 (o), 2513 S.W. 123rd, Oklahoma City 73170, 405-692-1190 (h)
P1
KARDALEFF, Patricia (Steven)
Deacon, St. Andrew’s Lawton
777 NW Chosin Rd., Lawton, OK 73507, 580-429-8311 (h)
D1
KEE-REES, Jim (JoBeth)
P1
Indian Missioner, 924 North Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102, 405-232-4820 (o)
135 Crestmont Avenue, Norman 73069, 405-321-2398 (h)
KHOO, Oon-Chor (Pearl)
6870 E. 56th St., Tulsa 74145
P4
17
KIKER, Norman Wesley (Claudia)
5705 Earl Drive, Shawnee 74801, 405-275-0876 (h)
D4
KONIECZNY, Dr. Edward (Debbie)
Diocesan Bishop, 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City 73102, 405-232-4820 (o)
15213 Worthington Lane, Edmond 73013, 405-513-8237 (h)
B1
LAWRENCE, Philip (Donna)
Vicar, St. Andrew’s, P.O. Box 452559, Grove 74345, 918-786-4113 (o)
32251 S. 616 Rd, Grove 74344
P1
LEES, Everett (Kristen)
Vicar, Christ Church, 10901 S. Yale Ave, Tulsa 74137; 918-299-7510 (o),
2613 West Broadway, Broken Arrow 74012, 918-994-7004 (h)
P1
LEWIS, Stephen (Nancy)
Deacon, St. Aidan’s Tulsa
2523 E. 24th St., Tulsa 74114, 918-742-1087 (h)
D1
LINDLEY, Susan (George)
P1
Vicar, St. Luke’s, Chickasha, 124 S. 6th St, Chickasha, OK 73018, 405-224-1296 (o)
1202 W. Elder Ave., Duncan 73533, 580-656-5495 (c)
LINDSTROM, Justin (Susan)
P1
Dean, St. Paul’s, Cathedral, 127 N.W. 7th, Oklahoma City, 73102, 405-235-3436 (o)
725 Belmar Dr, Oklahoma City 73025, 405-888-3002 (c)
LOCK, John (Bonnie)
P3
Curate, All Souls’, 6400 N. Penn Ave, Oklahoma City 73116, 405-842-1461 (o)
2533 NW 28th St, Oklahoma City 73107, 405-607-4496 (h)
LORD, Mary (Charley)
Deacon, St. Peter’s Tulsa
815 N. 427, Pryor 74361, 918-825-4109 (h)
D1
MALLORY, Steven (Vicki)
Deacon, Grace, Ponca City
1808 Cedar Ln., Ponca City 74604, 580-762-7561 (o), 580-762-6575 (h)
D1
MARLIN, John H.
Assisting, All Souls’, 6400 N. Penn Ave, Oklahoma City 73116
1818 Coventry Lane, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-842-5777 (h)
P4
MARTIN, Kevin (Sharon)
P3
Congregational Development Officer, 924 N. Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City 73102,
405-232-4820 (o); 10936 Ridge Meadow Dr, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-394-4422 (c)
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MARTIN, William (Carole)
Vicar, St. Martin of Tours, P.O. Box 1153, Pryor 74362, 918-825-1115 (o),
584 N. 4395 Rd, Pryor 74361, 918-824-1709 (h)
P1
MAULDIN, Kristi (Anthony)
Assisting, Trinity, 501 S. Cincinnati, Tulsa 74103, 918-582-4128 (o)
2409 S. Willow Ave., Broken Arrow 74012, 918-307-8391 (h)
P1
MCALLISTER, Gerald N., D.D. (Helen)
B4
The Forum 311 Nothingham Lane West, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210-494-7974 (h)
MCCOMAS, Murray (Joan)
Deacon, St. Patrick’s Broken Arrow
22439 E. 161st Street South, Coweta 74429, 918-486-4649 (h)
D4
MCEWEN, Michael T. (Vycke)
514 Big Rock Rd, Medicine Park 73557, 580-529-3412 (h)
P4
MCKEE, Stephen (Lindsey)
Rector, Trinity, 501 S. Cincinnati, Tulsa 74103-4800, 918-582-4128 (o)
4808 S. Yorktown Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105, 918-747-6940 (h)
P1
MCLOUGHLIN, Jose (Laurel)
Canon to the Ordinary, 924 N. Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City 73102,
405-232-4820 (o), 1724 Boomer Trail, Edmond 73034
P1
METHVEN, Susanne
Assistant, St. John’s, 4200 S. Atlanta Pl, Tulsa 74105, 918-742-7381 (o)
3108 E. 51st, Apt. 62, Tulsa 74105, 918-743-8606 (h)
P1
METIVIER, Cathy
4708 NW 75th St, Oklahoma City 73132, 405-603-3321 (h)
P5
MILLER, Edwin L. (Rita Crockett)
3300 N. Vermont, Oklahoma City 73112, 405-946-7278 (h)
P5
MILLER, Joe Ted (Estelle)
2732 Walnut Road, Norman 73069, 405-360-8080 (h)
P4
MOLLISON, Suzanne
Deacon, St. Paul’s Altus
308 Sierra Vista Ct, Altus 73522, 580-482-7239 (h)
D1
MOODY, Robert Manning (Lance B.)
4001 Oxford Way, Norman 73072, 405-321-7258 (h)
B4
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MOON, Anthony (Marian)
Deacon, Augustine Oklahoma City
2401 Westminster, PO Box 480, Arcadia 73007, 405-396-2271 (h)
D1
MURRAY, Kathleen
Part-time Rector, St. Paul’s, 721 N. Thomas, Altus 73521
1255 Canterbury, Altus 73521, 580-647-4262 (c)
P1
NESBITT, Dr. Margot
1703 N. Hudson, Oklahoma City, 73103, 405-525-5535 (h)
P4
NORRIS, John (Linda)
6310 E. 111th Pl., Tulsa 74137, 918-298-1739 (h)
P4
NORVELL, John (Susan)
Rector, St. Luke’s, P.O. Box B, Ada 74820, 580-332-6429 (o)
530 Northcrest Dr., Ada 74820, 580-332-8127 (h)
P1
ORWIG, Dana M. (Steve)
D1
Deacon, St. John’s, 5201 N. Brookline Ave., Oklahoma City 73112, 405-943-8548 (o)
2710 N.W. 17th St., Oklahoma City 73107, 405-949-0716(h)
OSTRANDER, Paul C. (Patsy)
2321 N.W. 48th, Oklahoma City 73112, 405-842-5945 (h)
P4
PALMER, Andrew
2149 S. Erie, Tulsa 74114, 918-834-9121 (h)
D4
PAPINI, Herbert (Marlaine)
Rector, St. Peter’s, 9100 E. 21st St, Tulsa 74129, 918-627-2713 (o)
P1
PAUL, Linda (Art)
Deacon, Christ Church, 2993 E. 78th St., Tulsa, 74136, 918-629-7259 (c)
D1
PETLEY, Dale
P1
Associate, All Souls’, 6400 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City 73116, 405-842-1461 (o)
1813, Westminster Pl, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-840-1564 (h)
POWELL, William
124 E. Randolph Ct., Stillwater 74075, 405-372-5141 (h)
P4
POWERS, John C.
Supply Priest, St. Bede’s, Route 2, Box 4A, Cleveland 74020
2431 Terwilleger, Tulsa 74114, 918-743-2686 (h)
P4
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PRATT, Jenny (Horace)
Supply Pastor
1704 W. Montpelier, Broken Arrow 74012, 918-806-6232 (h)
LP
RADACH, Katherin
Supply, Holdenville/Seminole Area
104 Russell, Holdenville 74848, 405-712-0274 (h)
LP
RAHHAL, Mickey (Bill)
Deacon, St. Philip’s, Ardmore
721 Franklin Rd., Ardmore 73401, 580-223-2064 (h)
D1
RAY, Mauldin A. (Janet)
1763 E. 56th St., Tulsa 74105, 918-747-1763 (h)
P4
RITTER, Cindy (Gordon)
Deacon, St. Patrick’s Broken Arrow
1604 S. Fir Ave., Broken Arrow 74012, 918-258-0019 (h)
D1
ROBERTSON, Marilyn
Deacon, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City
9729 Village Drive, Oklahoma City 73120, 405-755-2582 (h)
D1
RULE, John (Paula)
Interim Holy Cross, Owasso
1122 E. 20th, Tulsa 74120, 918-585-1155 (h)
P5
RYAN, John
Assisting, All Souls’, 6400 Penn Ave, Oklahoma City 73116
3300 N.W. 61st St., Oklahoma City 73112, 405-840-9356 (h)
P4
SAMPLES, Stephen (Joanna)
Rector, St. Matthew’s, 518 West Randolph, Enid 73701, 580-237-4737 (o);
1619 W. Maine Ave., Enid 73703, 580-234-3003 (h)
P1
SAUNKEAH, Bobby (Peggy)
Deacon, St. Luke’s, Ada
2102 East Foster Dr, Ada 74820, 580-332-2844 (h)
D1
SCHNABL, Emily (David)
Rector, St. Christopher’s, Midwest City; PO Box 10722, Midwest City 73140,
405-732-4802(o); 5416 N. Dewey, Oklahoma City 73118; 405-879-4204 (h)
P1
SCOTT, Shelby (Becky)
P1
Rector, St. Patrick’s, 4250 W. Houston, Broken Arrow 74012, 918-294-9444 (o)
9119 S. 89 East Avenue, Tulsa 74133, 918-294-9444 (h)
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SCRUTCHINS, Arthur Paul (Ramona)
D1
st
Chaplain, Holland Hall School, 5666 East 81 Street, Tulsa 74137, 918-481-1111 (o)
P.O. Box 3141 Shawnee 74802, Shawnee 74801, 405-273-2006 (h)
SHACKELFORD, Clark (Shelby)
37 Mojave, Shawnee 74801, 405-863-6459 (h)
P4
SHIRLEY, Sylvia
Vicar, Christ Memorial, 500 S. Barker, El Reno 73036, 405-262-1710 (o)
6201 Claridge Court, Oklahoma City, 73118, 405-848-8280 (h)
P1
SINCLAIR, Greg (Mary Margaret)
Deacon, Grace, Muskogee
PO Box 246, Ft. Gibson, OK 74434, 918-478-6315 (h)
D1
SLOVAK, Anita (Johnny)
Rector, All Saints’, 809 West Cedar St., Duncan 73533, 580-255-6165 (o)
2913 Springdale Ln, Duncan 73533, 580-606-6607 (h)
P1
SNYDER, Paul (Mary)
Deacon, St. Christopher’s, Midwest City
19622 SE 15th, Harrah 73045, 405-391-2833 (h)
D1
STARR, Therese (Morris)
Deacon, Trinity, Eufaula
35 N. Spinnaker Run, Stigler 74462, 918-452-2094 (h)
D1
STEPHENS, Dr. T. Lee (Lynda)
P1
Rector, St. Luke’s, 210 S.E. Ninth St., Bartlesville 74003-4961, 918-336-1212 (o)
1560 Pecan Place, Bartlesville 74003, 918-336-1778 (h)
STEPHENSON, Michael
P1
Interim Rector, St. Andrew’s, 516 W. Third Ave, Stillwater 74074, 405-372-3357 (o)
4701 N. Washington, #1001, Stillwater 74075, 405-624-1322 (h)
STOCK, David (Emily)
P1
Rector, St. John’s, 5201 N Brookline, Oklahoma City 73112, 405-943-8548 (o);
5416 N. Dewey, Oklahoma City 73118, 405-879-4204 (h)
STORY, Dr. Mark (Susan)
Rector, St. Mary’s, 325 East First St., Edmond 73034, 405-341-3855 (o)
1701 Mission Road, Edmond 73034, 405-285-6866 (h)
P1
SUTHERLAND, Alan (Judi)
P1
Rector, St. Michael’s, 1601 West Imhoff Road, Norman 73072, 405-321-8951 (o)
18417 Black Bear Trail, Norman 73072
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SWINNEA, Stephanie (Sam)
Rector, All Saints’, PO Box 534, McAlester 74502, 918-423-1915 (o)
510 S 14th St., McAlester 74501, 918-423-2684 (h)
P1
TEMPLETON, Gary L. (Ellen)
Deacon, All Saint’s, Duncan
903 Primrose, Duncan 73533, 580-255-5154 (o); 580-255-7521 (h)
D1
TLUCEK, Laddie (Andrea)
1509 N.W. 198th St., Oklahoma City 73003, 405-844-3907
P4
TRACHMAN, Michael (Linda)
Deacon, St. Paul’s Altus
2213 Galaxy Dr, Altus 73521, 580-482-6658 (h)
D4
TRAMMELL, Robby (Linda)
Deacon, St. Augustine’s, Oklahoma City
724 Redvine Road, Edmond 73034, 405-509-2139 (h)
D1
UNDERWOOD, Deborah (Michael)
Deacon, Trinity, Tulsa
9303 N. 95th E. Pl, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-272-2859 (h)
D1
UPCHURCH, Stanley R. (Carol)
617 Leaning Elm, Norman 73071, 405-329-0431 (h)
D4
WADDLE, Helen
Deacon, Church of the Savior, Yukon
3249 N.W. 42nd St., Oklahoma City 73112, 405-946-0239 (h)
D1
WAKELY, Nancy (Tom)
Deacon, St. John’s, Norman
1805 72nd Ave NW, Norman 73072, 405-360-9676 (h)
D1
WALKER, Mary Lu (Tom)
620 E. Logan Ave., Guthrie 73044, 405-282-5514 (h)
P4
WICKIZER, Bob (Joan)
Rector, Grace, 218 North 6th St., Muskogee 74401, 918-687-5416 (o)
3907 Club View Dr, Muskogee, 74403, 918-913-2605 (h)
P1
WILCOX, Jack (Gail)
101 Great Oaks Dr., Norman, 73071, 405-701-3406 (h)
P4
WILLIAMS, Gary Wayne (Debbie)
3924 Coventry Lane, Norman 73072, 405-214-7733 (h)
D1
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WILSON, Howard L. (Ruth)
2621 Sheridan St. Unit 118, Laramie, WY 82070, 307-460-3754 (h)
P4
WOLTZ, Charles M. (Kathryn)
2909 Tropicana, Norman 73071, 405-573-7415 (h)
D4
WOODS, Joshua Blake (Laura Beth)
Curate, St. Dunstan’s, 5635 E. 71st St., Tulsa 74136, 918-492-7140 (o)
3739 E. 56th St., Tulsa 74135, 405-615-1523 (c)
P1
WOODWARD, Lynn (Dave)
PO Box 23, Shattuck 73858
D4
WOOLIVER, Tammy
Vicar, St. David’s, OKC
264 Woodbriar, Noble 73068, 405-708-3229 (c)
P1
WRIGHT, Jo Anne
821 N. Foreman, #222, Vinita 74301, 918-256-1975 (h)
P4
YOUNG, James (Virginia)
2207 Ridgeway, Ardmore 73401, 580-226-2870 (h)
D4
YOUMANS, Tim Sean (Karen)
St. Edward Chapel, Casady School, P.O. Box 21594, Oklahoma City 73156
1925 N. Broadway Ave, Shawnee 74804, 405-788-9565 (c)
P1
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CLERGY CANONICALLY BUT NOT ACTUALLY RESIDENT
ANDERSON, Otto
5901 Canterbury #1, Culver City, CA 90230
P2
FOX, David (Lynn)
2455 Sulphur Creek Street, Cody, WY 82414
P2
JONES, S. Ross (Gwin)
385 Racquet Club Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
P2
JORIS, Stanny
APTDO: 0819-05097, El Dorado, Panama, Rep. de Panama
P2
KENNEY, Christine (Joe)
4700 W. Guadalupe Street, Unit 310, Austin, TX 78751
P2
MADDON, Ernie (Paula)
1411 The Lakes Ct., Keller, TX 76248, 580-504-4247 (c)
P2
MCKENNA, Cynthia
PO Box 187, Boerne, Texas 78006, 210-557-1715
P2
SPANGLER, Robert
7 Strathmore Dr., Arden, NC 28704
P2
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OFFICIAL LIST OF CLERGY
LIST OF CLERGY CANONICALLY AND ACTUALLY
RESIDENT IN THE DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA
(R=Received) (O=Ordained) (Res=Restored)
BISHOPS
The Right Reverend Dr. Edward J. Konieczny, Diocesan
September 15, 2007 (O)
PRIESTS
DATE ORDAINED OR RECEIVED IN THIS DIOCESE
May 23, 1959
April 25, 1962
June 22,1962
August 15, 1963
June 17, 1966
June 17, 1966
June 21, 1969
June 16, 1970
June 20, 1970
June 20, 1970
January 27, 1971
June 29, 1971
June 23, 1974
November 12, 1976
June 18, 1977
June 17, 1978
July16, 1978
June 17, 1979
July 31, 1979
August 24, 1981
September 8,1982
October 18, 1982
November 1, 1982
December 31, 1982
February 8, 1983
July 25, 1983
August 30, 1983
September 25, 1985
February 13, 1987
January 22, 1988
June 26, 1988
September 1, 1988
December 8, 1988
(O)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
Hillyer Barnett Jackson, Jr.
Robert Morgan Shaw
John Carter Powers
James Lloyd Mahan
Paul Michael Gilmore
Paul Copeland Ostrander
Max Bright Berry, Jr.
William Vincent Powell
Richard Elliott Brewer
Robert Hayden Fellows
Charles Homer Brown
Noel James Doherty
Mauldin Alexander Ray
Arlen Lowery Fowler, Ph.D.
John Roy Norris
Robert Justin Gates
Thomas Leo Haifley
Kenneth Leon Armstrong
H. Daniel Edwards
Joe Ted Miller
David A. Egbert
John P. Ryan
George Henry Back
Hal Greenwood
Howard Wilson
William Holly
Edwin L. Miller
Clyde Calvin Glandon
John E. Borrego
Halbert Daniel Edwards
Margot Lord Nesbitt, Ph.D.
John H. Marlin
James Blagg
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March 17, 1989
June 1, 1989
June 17, 1989
June 22, 1991
March 15, 1992
June 13, 1992
November 10, 1992
November 1, 1993
February 4, 1994
December 17, 1994
April 11, 1995
December 13, 1995
November 25, 1996
January 1, 1997
July 28, 1997
September 12, 1997
April 22, 1998
July 1, 1998
June 9, 1999
August 12, 1999
December 19, 1999
September 18, 2000
December 21, 2001
January 14, 2002
July 9, 2002
August 1, 2002
July 21, 2003
June 30, 2005
June 30, 2005
July 1, 2005
August 1, 2005
December 21, 2005
December 21, 2005
January 7, 2006
January 7, 2006
February 8, 2006
October 15, 2006
January 24, 2007
July 14, 2007
July 21, 2007
January 19, 2008
May 7, 2008
January 1, 2009
July 24, 2009
July 24, 2010
July 31, 2010
June 28, 2011
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
John David Norvell
Michael T. McEwen
Mary Esther Hileman, Ph.D.
M. Susan Colley Joplin
Richard Burris
Lynn Griffith Borrego
Dwight Helt
Mary Davis
James Hunkins
Ernest Maddon
Patrick Bright
Clark Shackelford
Mary Lucia Walker
T. Lee Stephens, Ph.D.
Shelby H. Scott
Dale Petley
Haynes W. Dugan II
Kathleen Murray
Jo Anne Wright
Michael Jarvis
Carol McDonald Hampton, Ph.D.
Laddie Tlucek
Philip Lawrence
Michael Jasper
William B. Carlin II
Mark Story
Robert R. Evans
David Stock
Emily Schnabl
Steve Samples
Jack Wilcox
Jeffrey Huston
Cathy Metivier
John Rule
Stephanie Swinnea
Michael Glenn
Irving T. Cutter IV
Kristina Maulden
Charles Blizzard
Susanne Methven
Susan Lindley
José McLoughlin
Lisa A. Goforth
Everett Lees
Joseph Farber
Stephanie Mitchell
Sylvia Shirley
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July 23, 2011
July 23, 2011
July 30, 2011
January 28, 2012
April, 10, 2012
September 10, 2012
September 22, 2012
October 20, 2012
February 1, 2012
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(R)
(R)
(O)
(R)
(R)
Kirsten Baer
Timothy Baer
Joshua Blake Woods
Anita Slovack
Bill Carroll
Tracey Carroll
Tim Sean Youmans
Shelley Forrester
Herbert Papini
DEACONS
June, 1966
July, 1968
1974
June, 1977
June, 1984
July 6, 1985
August 31, 1985
June 27, 1987
July 1, 1987
August 24, 1987
June 19, 1988
July 1, 1989
July 1, 1989
July 2, 1990
July 2, 1990
June 29, 1991
June 27, 1992
June 26, 1993
June 24, 1995
June 24, 1995
June 22 ,1996
June 21, 1996
June 21, 1997
May 30, 1998
June 19, 1999
June 19, 1999
June 23, 2000
June 23, 2000
June 23, 2001
June 23, 2001
June 22, 2002
June 22, 2002
June 21, 2003
June 21, 2003
June 21, 2003
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
Gary Wayne Williams
James H. Easter
Andrew Palmer
Lois Gatchell
Gayle Bridges
James Knowles
Charles Woltz
Robert L. Bibens
Arthur Paul Scrutchins
Gary Lynn Templeton
James Paul Holley
Kay N. Conner Greenshields
Norman Wesley Kiker
Stanley R. Upchurch
Charles E. Bradley
Lynn Christophersen Woodward
Dana Maynard Orwig
William Hesse
Judy Gann
Tomas Harrington
Kay Boman Harvey
Steven Mallory
Anthony Moon
Carole Sue Clark
Beth Hill Bell
Helen Ann Waddle
Nancy Nabb Brown
Michele Duff Rahhal
Nancy Bridges
James Young
Gerald Butcher
Ed James
Karen Altebaumer Hansen
Alan Barrow
Murray McComas
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June 19, 2004
June 19, 2004
June 19, 2004
June 19, 2004
June 18, 2005
June 19, 2005
June 24, 2006
June 24, 2006
June 24, 2006
June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
October 15, 2007
June 21, 2008
June 21, 2008
June 20, 2009
June 12, 2010
June 19, 2010
June 18, 2011
October 3, 2012
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(O)
(R)
Steve Lewis
Patricia Kardaleff
Suzanne Mollison
Michael Trachman
John Belzer
Cindy Ritter
Doug Freebern
Mary Lord
Janet Schisser
Karla Dillon
Katherine Dutcher
Melissa Harris
Linda Paul
Robert Trammell
Nancy Wakely
Gregory Sinclair
Marilyn Robertson
Deborah Underwood
Doyal Davis
Bobby Saunkeah
Paul Snyder
Therese Ann Starr
Lisa Chronister
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Convention 2012 – Minutes of the Meeting
The Seventy-fifth Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of Oklahoma was held
November 2 and 3, 2012 and hosted by Saint Paul's Cathedral, Oklahoma City. Business
meetings were held at the Reed Center in Midwest City.
The business meeting was called to order by the Right Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny, Diocesan
Bishop, at 9:00 a.m., Friday November 2, 2012. A service of Morning Prayer, led by the Very
Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Dean, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Oklahoma City, included the installation of
Delegates. The meditation was provided by the Rev. Noel Doherty, retired, Tulsa.
The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Dean, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Oklahoma City, welcomed the
delegation to the 75th Convention of the Diocese of Oklahoma.
Shaina MacQuarrie, welcomed the delegation to Sheridan Reed Center.
Mr. Jack Wise, Secretary of Convention, certified the presence of a quorum. Jack Wise moved
that the following clergy, not canonically resident in the Diocese of Oklahoma, but who are
licensed and/or serving on the staff of a congregation or the Diocese, be given seat and voice at
this Convention: the Rev. Doug Johnson, Interim, Grace, Ponca City; the Rev. John Locke, All
Souls, Oklahoma City; the Very Rev. Kevin Martin, Congregational Development Officer; the
Rev. Katherine Raddick, St. Paul's, Holdenville and St. Mark's, Seminole. Hearing no objection,
seat and voice were extended by Bishop Konieczny.
Mr. Robert Yadon, Acting Chair of the Nominating Committee, nominated Mr. Jack Wise for
Secretary of Convention. Bishop Konieczny asked for nominations from the floor. Hearing none,
Bishop Konieczny moved Mr. Jack Wise be elected by voice acclamation. The motion carried.
Mr. Henry Baer, Chair, Treasurer of the Diocese, reported on parishes and mission: those
congregations whose parochial reports have not been filed, congregations whose audits have not
been received and congregations in arrears on Diocesan assessments.
The following congregations had not filed a parochial report for 2011: Redeemer, Oklahoma
City; Redeemer, Okmulgee; St. David's, Oklahoma City.
The following congregations had not filed an audit report for 2011: St. Peter's, Coalgate; St.
Alban's, Cushing; Redeemer, Oklahoma City; St. David's, Oklahoma City St. James, Oklahoma
City Redeemer, Okmulgee; Holy Cross, Owasso; St. Timothy's, Paul's Valley; Good Shepherd,
Sapulpa; St. James', Wagoner.
The following congregations had not paid their Mutual Ministry assessments through September
30, 2012: St. Paul's, Clinton; St. Christopher's, Midwest City; Resurrection, Oklahoma City;
Redeemer, Okmulgee; Ascension, Pawnee.
Bishop Konieczny reminded the delegation that Convention must waive the prohibition for Lay
Delegates of these congregations in order for them to have seat and voice at this convention. The
referenced Canons include Canon 6.2.4 which states: A Parish or Mission failing to timely
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submits its audit report and financial statements is not entitled to Lay representation in
Convention, unless the Convention specifically waives this prohibition. Canon 6.6.2 states: A
Parish or Mission that has not paid its assessments through September of the current year is not
entitled to Lay representation in Convention until all accrued assessments are paid, unless the
Convention specifically waives this prohibition. Canon 6.8.2 states: The Parish of Mission
submits its Annual Parochial Report to the Bishop of the Diocese, or, where there is no Bishop,
to the Secretary of the Diocese by March 1. A Parish or Mission failing to timely submits its
Annual Parochial report is not entitled to Lay representation in Convention, unless the
Convention specifically waives this prohibition.
Bishop Konieczny asked if a motion existed on the floor. The Rev. Steve McKee, Trinity, Tulsa
moved to waive the prohibition. The motion was seconded and carried by voice acclamation.
Mr. Jack Wise, Secretary of Convention, moved the Rules of Convention, as published in the
Delegates Handbook, be the rules by which the business of Convention will be conducted.
Bishop Konieczny asked for questions or clarifications needed. Hearing none, he ordered the
Rules of Convention as published in the Delegates Handbook, be the rules by which the business
of Convention will be conducted. (See Appendix I for the Rules of Convention.)
Mr. Jack Wise, Secretary of Convention, moved the Schedule of Convention, as published in the
Delegates Packets, be the Agenda for the conduct of business of this convention.
Bishop Konieczny asked for changes or additions to the agenda. Hearing none, he ordered the
Schedule as published in the Delegates Packet be the agenda for the conduct of business of the
Convention.
Bishop Konieczny announced appointments to fill the Committees of Convention:
Mr. Robert Yaden, Dispatch of Business
Mr. Gary Derrick, Chair, Constitutions and Canons
Mr. Jack Wise – Acting Chair, Nominations Receiving
Ms. Kris Bonner – Chair, Resolutions
The Rev. MaryAnn Hill – Chair, Liturgical Committee of the 2013 Diocesan Convention
The Rev. Marilyn Robertson and Mr. Gary Derrick – Committee to Approve the minutes of the
75th Diocesan Convention
Mr. Rick Hill, Head Teller
Caroline Dennis, Jani Hill, Sally Alworth, Lauren Bass, Ian Bass, Sheryl Sullivan, Malcolm
May, and Evan Walter Tellers to the Committee on Conduct of Elections under the supervision
of Acting Secretary, Mr. Jack Wise
Ms. Barbara Trinconella, St. Dunstan's, Tulsa, Local Planning Committee Chair for the 76th
Convention in 2013
Bishop Konieczny declared the 75th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Oklahoma to be
organized for business.
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Mr. Jack Wise, Secretary of Convention, reported that the minutes from the 74th Convention of
the Diocese of the Oklahoma have been prepared and incorporated into the Diocesan Journal and
that the Committee to Approve the Minutes has certified that they are a true and accurate account
of the events and business of the 74th Diocesan Convention. He moved the acceptance of the
minutes as certified and published.
Bishop Konieczny, hearing no objections, ordered the minutes be approved.
Mr. Robert Yaden, Dispatch of Business, moved the Adoption of the Advance Reports, which
had been provided prior to Convention, listing Program Divisions and all committees of the
Diocese. A motion from committee does not require a second. The motion carried.
Bishop Konieczny introduced the clergy new to the Diocese: The Rev. Bill Carroll, Emmanuel
Shawnee; Tracy Carroll, non-stipendary position; The Rev. Shelley Forrester, St. Andrew's,
Lawton; the Rev. Doug Johnson, interim Grace, Ponca City; the Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom,
Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral; the Very Rev. Kevin Martin, Congregational Development Officer;
the Rev. Heber Papini, St. Peter's Tulsa,; The Rev. Michael Stevenson, St. Andrew's Stillwater.
The delegation welcomed the new clergy with applause.
Bishop Konieczny introduced those clergy ordained to the Priesthood since the 74th Convention:
The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans, Chaplain at Casady School.
The new clergy was welcomed with applause.
Bishop Konieczny reported that no clergy have passed away since the last Convention.
Bishop Konieczny welcomed current Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders who were
present at Convention: Gloria Walters, postulant for bi-vocational priesthood; Clay Towles,
candidate from St. Anselm, Norman; Suzanne Mollison postulant for bi-vocational priesthood
from St. Paul’s, Altus; Cyntha Gilks, from St. Paul’s, Holdenville; Nate Carr from All Souls;
Neil Servais from St. Peter’s Coalgate; Clare Twitchell, postulant for deacon from St. John’s,
Oklahoma City.
Bishop Konieczny commented that we have 33 people in the Holy Orders process.
Bishop Konieczny introduced the Diocesan staff:
The Rev. Canon José McLoughlin–Canon to the Ordinary
Mr. John Sorensen–Comptroller
The Very Rev. Kevin Martin–Congregational Development Officer
Ms. Sabrina Evans–Director of Christian Formation
The Rev. Nancy Brock–Missioner for Prison Ministries
The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees–Native American Missioner
Mr. Bill Cathcart–Chancellor
The Rev. Tony Moon–Congregational Consultant
Ms. Jeni Kaufman–Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Ms. Diane Ellsworth–Administrative Assistant to the Canon of the Ordinary
Ms. Sharon Miller–Assistant to the Comptroller and Payroll Administrator
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Ms. Pam Snyder–Assistant to the Comptroller
Mr. Will Leonard–Senior Accountant
Ms. Denise Phillips–Receptionist and Energy Royalties Administrator
Bishop Konieczny introduced his wife, Debbie.
Mr. Jack Wise, Acting Chair, Nominations Committee, reported on nominations. The following
nominations have been submitted in accordance with the Diocesan Canons:
Standing Committee–Clergy (electing one, three year term) the Rev. Bill Holly
Standing Committee–Lay (electing one, three year term) Mr. Gary Derrick
Hearing no nominations from the floor, Bishop Konieczny declared the nominations closed.
Provincial Synod–Clergy (three positions) the Rev. Bob Gates, St. Paul's, Claremore
Provincial Synod–Lay (three positions) Mr. Bill Cathcart, All Souls, Oklahoma City; Ms.
Georgia Gates, St. Paul's, Claremore
A nomination from the floor was made by the Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens, St. Luke's, Bartlesville to
place the name of the Rev. Andrea Jones, Vicar at St. Thomas, Pawhuska into consideration for
election to Provincial Synod–clergy. The proper paperwork was provided. The motion was
seconded.
Bishop Konieczny noted that positions (one clergy and one lay) remained open for Provincial
Synod and should they not be filled by election they would be filled by appointment of the
Bishop. Hearing no other nominations from the floor, Bishop Konieczny declared the
nominations closed.
Bishop Konieczny called for a motion to dispense with elections by acclamation. The Rev. Bill
Carroll from Emmanuel, Shawnee moved to dispense with elections by acclamation. The motion
was seconded. The motion to elect the nominees to Standing Committee (clergy and lay) and
Provincial Synod (clergy and lay) was passed by voice vote. The elections were concluded.
Bishop Konieczny announced the following appointments which require ratification by
Convention and are for one year terms: Mr. William Cathcart–Chancellor, Mr. Henry Baer–
Treasurer; Jeni Kaufman–Secretary of the Corporation and Registrar of the Diocese; Archivist–
position is open and the Diocese is seeking applicants.
All appointments were confirmed by voice acclamation.
Bishop Konieczny announced the following appointments, which do not require confirmation by
Convention, and are for one year terms:
Mr. Henry Baer–Chair, Finance Committee (an appointment which requires approval of
Diocesan Council)
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Finance Committee Members–Mr. Sharon Bell, Mr. Dale Billam, the Rev. Dr. Mark Story, and
Mr. Richard Clements
The Rev. Hal Greenwood–Chair, Commission on Ministry
Commission on Ministry Members–the Rev. Irv Cutter, the Rev. John Belzer, Ms. Judith Lewis,
the Rev. Kristi Maulden, the Rev. Tony Moon, Dr. Steve Orwig, the Rev. Emily Schnabl, the
Rev. Clark Shackelford and Mr. Field Griffin
Board of Examining Chaplains–the Rev. Hal Greenwood, the Rev. Clark Shackelford, the Rev.
Emily Schnabl, Dr. Judith Lewis, and the Rev. Dr. John Belzer, Dr. Steve Orwig
The Rev. Art Scrutchins–Chair, Commission on Episcopal Schools
The following individuals have been nominated or elected as Regional Representatives:
Regional Deans, who have been nominated by the regions, subject to appointment by the Bishop:
Southwest Region - the Rev. Anita Slovak, All Saints, Duncan
Tulsa Region - the Rev. MaryAnn Hill, St. Dunstan's, Tulsa
Regional Representatives elected to Diocesan Council for three year terms:
Southwest Region - the Rev. Shelley Forrester, St. Andrew's, Lawton
Southwest Region – Mr. John Kinslow, St. Andrew's, Lawton
Tulsa Region - the Rev. Shelby Scott, St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
Tulsa Region - Thomas Karman, Grace, Muskogee
Bishop Konieczny delivered the Diocesan Bishop's address. (See Appendix II for the text of
Bishop's Address.)
Bishop Konieczny's address was received by the delegation with a hearty round of applause.
Mr. Robert Yadon, Dispatch of Business, gave the announcements. Breakout sessions were
announced:
Healthy and Vibrant Growing Churches
Planning Your Christian Formation Year
Faith, Family, Focus and Finances
A Good and Joyful Thing
Bishop Konieczny announced the St. Crispin's mug fundraiser ($8.00/mug).
Bishop Konieczny recessed the Business Meeting at 10:50 a.m.
Bishop Konieczny reconvened the Business Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Gary Derrick, Chair, Constitutions and Canons, reported on Constitution and Canons. Mr.
Derrick reported that the Constitutions and Canons Committee is proposing a number of changes
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to the Canons that are reconciling amendments based on changes coming from the 77th General
Convention. (See Appendix III for Proposed Changes to Canons.)
In addition the Constitution and Canons Committee has put together an example of Parish bylaws to assist Parishes in drafting and/or revising their existing by-laws.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Kris Bonner, Chair, Resolutions Committee, for a report on
Resolutions. Ms. Bonner reported that the following resolutions have been submitted in
accordance with our Canons.
Resolution 1 Environmental Stewardship on a Parish Level had been submitted by the Very Rev.
Justin Lindstrom, St. Paul's Cathedral, Oklahoma City.
Resolution 2 Proposed Amendments to the Canons of the Diocese of Oklahoma had been
submitted by the Constitution and Canons Committee and was explained by chair of that
committee, Mr. Gary Derrick.
There were no other resolutions brought to the floor of Convention.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Henry Baer, Treasurer, to present the budget for 2013.
Mr. Baer, Treasurer and Chair, Finance Committee, presented the budget for 2013. Mr. Baer
explained the financial objectives of the Budget Committee, which include reviewing and
evaluating programs, preservation of endowment resources, and developing new programs and
initiatives.
Mr. Baer reminded the delegation that the 2013 Budget assumes all congregations will be
faithful to the Mutual Ministry Support, a continuation of financial market appreciation and
utilizing reduced endowment spending rate of 3.625% versus our policy rate of 5%.
The budget was moved and Bishop Konieczny announced the budget would be voted upon the
following morning.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Henry Baer, Treasurer, for a report on Mutual Ministry
Support.
Mr. Baer moved that the Mutual Ministry Support level will remain constant for the forthcoming
fiscal year at 18%.
Bishop Konieczny announced the Mutual Ministry Support rate of 18% would be voted upon the
following morning.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. William Cathcart, Chancellor of the Diocese, submitted and
moved the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that Bishop Konieczny be, and is hereby
authorized to borrow from any bank approved by the Diocesan Council during 2012-2013 such
amount of money as may be necessary for the administration of the program of the Diocese,
provided that such amount shall not at any time exceed fifty thousand dollars.
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The motion was seconded and carried by voice acclamation.
Bishop Konieczny called upon the Rev. Art Scrutchins, Chaplain at Holland Hall School in
Tulsa, to present on the state of Holland Hall School. Bishop Konieczny reported that Holland
Hall recently called a new Head of School, J.P. Culley. The Rev. Art Scutchins showed a video
that displayed the life and vitality of Holland Hall School.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Aaron Mooney, St. Crispin's Summer Camp Director, to
report on the state of our summer camping program. The camp experience is thriving and St.
Crispin's remains one of the premier formation experiences for our children and youth. The
theme for this summer is“Growing in Faith, Rooted in Tradition.”Mr. Aaron Mooney showed a
slide show to showcase the camping program.
Bishop Konieczny commented on the need to continue our support for St. Crispin's and invited
forward JoAnn and Michael Roberts, co-directors of St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center.
They discussed the improvements at St. Crispin's and all the exciting new opportunities available
to groups on site including a ropes course and archery.
Bishop Konieczny discussed the goal of raising $10 million dollars for improvements and
renovation at St. Crispin's. There will also be a wish list at the Diocesan webpage of materials
and goods needed.
Bishop Konieczny called upon members of Santa Maria Virgin in Oklahoma City to make a
presentation to convention. The members presented a new picture of their parish building for the
Diocesan office.
Bishop Konieczny announced the creation of the new Diocesan video (showcased during the
Bishop's Address on Friday morning) for the 75th Diocesan Convention. The video will be
publicly available on the Diocesan webpage. The video was produced with the help of Ms.
Melanie Wignall and the Rev. Everett Lees.
Bishop Konieczny called upon the Dispatch of Business, Mr. Robert Yadon, gave the
announcements. Breakout sessions will begin at 2:30.
Seeing no other business, Bishop Konieczny recessed the meeting at 1:59 p.m. For the remainder
of the day, delegates attended break-out sessions, Convention Eucharist and an evening of dinner
and fellowship.
Bishop Konieczny reconvened the meeting at 9 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2013.
The Youth of the Diocese presented Mission Possible and led a lively service of Morning Prayer
including a meditation by the Rev. Everett Lees. Sabrina Evans, Diocesan Director of Christian
Formation, introduced the youth participating in our first Episcopal Youth Leadership Class.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Ms. Karen Langley, St. Dunstan's, Tulsa who spent the last year
in South Africa with the Episcopal Missioner. Karen showed a slideshow and talked about her
formational experience in South Africa.
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Bishop Konieczny called upon Ms. Kris Bonner, Chair, Resolutions Committee, for a report on
resolutions. Ms. Kris Bonner certified the resolutions were submitted in accordance with our
Constitution and Canons.
Bishop Konieczny called upon the Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom, proposer of Resolution 1 to read
the resolution and move adoption. The motion to approve adoption of Resolution 1 carried on a
voice vote.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Gary Derrick, Chair of the Constitution and Canons
committee to move adoption and speak to Resolution 2. The motion to approve adoption of
Resolution 2, which requires a vote by orders. The lay order, voting first, approved the adoption
of Resolution 2. The clergy order, voting second, approve the adoption of Resolution 2. The
Resolution was adopted.
Bishop Konieczny invited Mr. Chris Bright, Headmaster at Casady School to come and share
with the Convention about that institution. Mr. Bright is in his 5th year as Headmaster. Casady
seeks to educate the entire child: mind, body and spirit with faith and reasoning skills as
complementary pursuits. They are in a strong financial position (to be debt free as of February
1st, 2013) with an endowment of $34 million. He concluded by showing a video about Casady.
Bishop Konieczny introduced Dr. Lee White, interim Head of Schools at Oak Hall School,
Ardmore. He showed a slideshow discussing all of the activities at Oak Hall School.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Henry Baer, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee,
moved the adoption of the 2013 Budget as submitted. The budget was adopted by a voice vote
with no opposition.
Mr. Henry Baer moved the adoption of the Mutual Ministry Support rate of 18% for the 20122013 year. The motion was adopted by a voice vote.
Bishop Konieczny called for a short recess for 5 minutes.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Ms. Lindsay Fick, President and C.E.O. of St. Simeon's, Tulsa,
gave a presentation on St. Simeon's, a retirement community, caring for over 180 residents. The
primary focus of St. Simeon's is for the frail elderly.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Ms. Jessica Pfau, the Executive Director of Ardmore Village.
Ardmore Village is a retirement community, located in Ardmore, that cares for a number elderly
residents. She talked about how Ardmore Village touches lives in Southern Oklahoma and
showed a Powerpoint presentation.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Patsy Hollingsworth from the Daughters of the King to make a
presentation to the Convention. They presented a quilt to the Bishop.
Bishop Konieczny reminded the delegation of the creation of the Bishop's Cross. This year the
Bishop's Cross honored the Rev. Barney Jackson, a priest in the Diocese for over 50 years,
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particularly in small rural congregations. Rev. Jackson received a standing ovation and
enthusiastic applause after a brief word of thanks.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Ms. Kris Bonner, Chair, Resolutions Committee, moved the
adoption of the Courtesy Resolutions, Resolution 1 expressing appreciation and gratitude for the
Convention Host Committee of St. Paul's Cathedral including the Local Planning Committee
chairs, volunteers, the clergy and staff, Mr. Scott Raab and the choirs. Courtesy Resolutions also
included thanking Ms. Debbie Konieczny for baking the bread for Eucharist, the youth of the
Diocese, thanks for all those helping to provide music for the Convention, for Ms. Melanie
Wignall and the Rev. Everett Lees for the new Diocesan video, to the Sheridan Reed Center for
their hospitality and to Canon José McLoughlin and Melanie Wignall for the planning of the
convention. The motion to approve adoption of Courtesy Resolution 1 and it carried on a voice
vote.
Resolution 2 expressing appreciation and gratitude for our Convention chaplains The Rev. Noel
Doherty, The Rev. Everett Lees and The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens. The motion to approve
adoption of Courtesy Resolution 2 and it carried on a voice vote.
Resolution 3 extends congratulations to St. Mary's in their 75th year of ministry in the Diocese of
Oklahoma. The motion to approve adoption of Courtesy Resolution 3 and it carried on a voice
vote.
Resolution 4 a re-commitment to our mutual ministry with the Diocese of Uruguay. The motion
to approve adoption of Courtesy Resolution 4 and it carried on a voice vote.
Resolution 5 expressing appreciation and gratitude for our Bishop, Edward Konieczny and his
wife Debbie, and recognizing and supporting his sabbatical experience during 2013. The motion
to approve adoption of Courtesy Resolution 5 and it carried on a voice vote.
Bishop Konieczny announced that we collected over $2, 247.58 and an IOU for $500.00 during
the service yesterday. He also mentioned that the Rev. Kay Bowman-Harvey was elected to an
unexpired term on Diocesan Council for the Northeast Region. Bishop Konieczny recognized all
who were newly elected and/or appointed during the 75th Convention, commissioning them
according to the ministry to which they have been called. (See Appendix IV for the
Commissioning of the Newly Elected and Appointed liturgy.)
Bishop Konieczny offered special thanks to those who had taken on special roles in the
Convention, the local planning committee, clergy, and volunteers. He thanked the Sheraton and
video personnel and translators. He also thanked Mr. Scott Raab and St. Paul choirs, the Very
Rev. Justin Lindstrom, The Rev. Canon Susan Joplin and The Rev. Marilyn Robertson. Thanks
to Mr. Jack Wise, Ms. Melanie Wignall, and the Rev. Canon José McLoughlin for their
assistance. He thanked Ms. Melanie Wignall and the Rev. Everett Lees for the new Diocesan
video and the Diocesan staff and the chairs of the various Convention Committees. Finally,
Bishop Konieczny thanked Ms. Debbie Konieczny for her love and support.
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Bishop Konieczny called upon the Rev. MaryAnn Hill, Rector of St. Dunstan's, Tulsa, to invite
the delegation to the 76th Diocesan Convention. The Convention will be held at St. Dunstan's in
Tulsa on the 1st and 2nd of November, 2013.
Bishop Konieczny called upon Mr. Robert Yadon, Dispatch of Business, gave the final
announcements.
Bishop Konieczny adjourned the 75th Convention at 11:30 a.m. with a closing prayer and
blessing.
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Certification of the Minutes
I hereby certify that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Diocesan Convention, 2012, as recorded
in Journal Part Two, are an accurate representation of the business conducted at Convention.
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The Rev. Marilyn Robertson
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APPENDIX I
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
75th Diocesan Convention
Reed Center
Midwest City, OK
November 2-3, 2012
Rules of Convention
1. The Convention shall convene at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012.
2. Presence on the floor of convention is limited to deacons, priests, and bishops who are
canonically resident in the Diocese; licensed clergy in charge of congregations granted seat,
voice, or vote; Lay Delegates elected to represent parishes, missions, affiliated congregations; or
diocesan institutions; and nonvoting visitors who have been granted seat and voice.
Any alternate desiring to substitute for an absent Lay Delegate must notify the Secretary of
Convention of the change before taking seat.
3. Delegates desiring to address the Convention must do so from one of the microphones
provided on the Convention floor. To use the motion to “move the previous question”, delegates
must approach a microphone and be recognized in order.
4. When recognized by the Chair, the delegate shall identify himself or herself by name,
congregation and city. Any person addressing the chair while Convention is in session shall
address the chair as "Right Reverend Sir" if the Bishop is in the chair. If some other person is in
the chair, the address shall be "Mr. / Madam President". (As President of the Convention, the
Bishop may call to the chair any qualified person to relieve him temporarily.)
5. No motion shall be debated, or shall be considered as before the Convention, unless seconded
and, when required by the Chair, submitted to the Secretary in writing.
6. To expedite the business of convention, discussion on any question shall be limited to five (5)
minutes by the proposer and two (2) minutes by additional speakers, alternating sides. No person
shall speak more than once on the pending matter until all other persons who so desire have had
an opportunity to be heard, and unless given specific permission by the Chair.
Any amendment on any question shall be limited to three (3) minutes by the proposer and two
(2) minutes by additional speakers. The time for discussion shall be divided as equally as
practical between the proponents and opponents of the pending matter. The Chair has discretion
to allow additional time for discussion.
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7. The Chair, without debate, shall decide all questions of order, but any delegate may appeal
such decision. A two-thirds (2/3) vote is required to reverse the Chair’s decision.
8. When a count is called for, the Chair may designate the use of red and green cards for
counting purposes. Red and green cards are to remain in the possession of the voting delegate for
the duration of the convention.
9. Voting by written ballot, voice, the use of red/green cards or otherwise, is limited to deacons,
priests, and bishops canonically resident in the diocese; licensed clergy in charge of
congregations granted seat, voice, and vote; Lay Delegates elected to represent parishes,
missions, affiliated congregations; or diocesan institutions.
10. The Dispatch of Business must approve distribution of any printed material not included in
the Convention packet. Leafleting and other distributions to delegates’ seats on the Convention
floor are specifically prohibited.
All submissions must meet the following criteria:
a. 400 hard copies for distribution
b. A PDF (Portable Data Format) file of the above for inclusion in the electronic
record of Convention and for distribution to those who need that form.
c. Large Print (minimum 18pt) form in hard copy or acceptable electronic format.
11. Nominations from the floor of Convention are received according to Canon 2.12.5 - "The
Convention may nominate persons from the floor, if the Nominations Receiving Committee
determines that their nomination meets the requirements of Section 2.12.3 and the nominee is
canonically eligible." and 2.12.3. – "A nomination sets forth the nominee’s name and
congregational affiliation, the office or position for which nominated, and a biographical sketch,
not exceeding 500 words in length, setting forth: (i) the attainments that make the nominee a
suitable candidate, (ii) whether the nominee is currently an incumbent of that office, (iii) the
nominee’s willingness to serve if elected, and (iv) any statements the nominee may wish to make
concerning issues and needs facing the Church in this Diocese." Each nominee from the floor
must be prepared with 400 copies of the biographical sketch for distribution to Convention.
12. Candidates for uncontested seats may be elected by voice vote.
13. In contested elections, voting shall be by written ballot.
14. A plurality of valid ballots cast [in each Order, when required] shall be sufficient for election.
15. When procedure is not otherwise covered by the Constitution and Canons of the General
Convention or of the Diocese of Oklahoma, or these Rules of Convention, Robert’s Rules of
Order, Newly Revised shall prevail.
16. A proposal to table will not be voted on until one person on each side of the main issue is
given the opportunity to speak.
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17. The Chair of Convention may call for prayer at any time during deliberations.
18. Any of the above rules may be suspended by concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the members
present and voting.
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Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
75th Diocesan Convention
November 2-3, 2012 – Midwest City, Oklahoma
Bishop’s Address
Let us pray:
Disturb us, Lord, when we are too pleased with ourselves,
when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little,
when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore.
Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess
we have lost our thirst for the waters of life;
having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity
and in our efforts to build a new earth, we have allowed our vision
of the new Heaven to dim.
Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wilder seas where storms will show your
mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.
We ask you to push back the horizons of our hopes;
And to push back the future in strength, courage, hope, and love.
This we ask in the name of our Captain, Who is Jesus Christ.
This prayer written by Sir Francis Drake as he left on his voyage to the west coast of South
America seemed appropriate as we gather on this 75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Oklahoma.
It cautions us to not become too complacent because we have achieved some milestone or
success. It encourages us to look even further than our hearts and eyes have seen before, to
imagine opportunities and challenges yet to be imagined.
I was first introduced to this prayer by the Rt. Rev. Claude Payne, retired Bishop of Texas.
Bishop Payne ordained me to the priesthood nearly 20 years ago, and has remained a dear friend
and mentor. He uses this prayer at nearly every gathering where he speaks of the mission of the
church. He uses it, because it speaks to who we should be as the Episcopal Church; a church that
is bold, committed to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, fearless in the face of
obstacles, willing to venture into the storms of life and the world to witness to the Light of
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Christ, Hopeful in bringing about the Kingdom of God with the love of Christ, through the power
of the Holy Spirit.
I use this prayer because it speaks to me when I want to settle; to be satisfied; to stay in my
comfort zone and coast along as if everything is “hunky dory” in the world.
We gather today in this convention on the 75th Anniversary of the Episcopal Diocese of
Oklahoma. We stand here today on the shoulders of a great cloud of witnesses who have gone
before us in making this Diocese, this Episcopal Church, in this part of God’s Kingdom what it is
today.
We should all be humbled by the example of so many who gave of themselves faithfully and
sacrificially to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in this land.
In his address to the very first convention of the newly formed Diocese of Oklahoma Bishop
Thomas Casady spoke of the journey the people of Oklahoma had traveled for nearly 43 years as
a Missionary District. He stated, “The occasion of our primary convention as a diocese after so
many years of life as a Missionary District properly arouses sentiments of pride and satisfaction
as well as deep gratitude. We assemble for this convention with thanksgiving to Almighty God
and with heart-felt appreciation for all that has been done by those without the diocese as well as
those within. The Church in Oklahoma today is the result of faith and work, prayer and
generosity on the part of individuals and groups scattered throughout the whole range of the
Church’s worldwide membership.”
While it may have taken 43 years as a Missionary District to become a Diocese, the journey
began much earlier.
It was in 1834, shortly after his consecration, when Bishop James H. Otey, Bishop of Tennessee
recorded the first visit of an Episcopal Official to the new territory. It is not clear whether Bishop
Otey’s visit was intentional or if he just got lost in the new frontier.
The first evidence of Episcopal Missionary work was recorded three years later in 1837 when
Bishop Jackson Kemper, the first Missionary Bishop of the Episcopal Church, arrived in search
of Mohawk Indians who were reportedly using the Anglican Prayer Book to read services. The
next year, in 1838 the Episcopal Church recognized the Indian Territory as a potential mission
field and attached oversight of the land to the newly consecrated Bishop of Arkansas, Leonidas
Polk.
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Unfortunately, little effort was made by the seven bishops who had oversight of the Indian
Territory between 1838 and 1893. The only significant work was that of David Pendleton
Oakerhater from approx 1887 to 1918; and at times Oakerhater was the only presence of the
Episcopal Church in the territory.
In his book, “The Episcopal Church in Oklahoma”, Sam L. Botkin, Ph.D. (Chaplain, Casady
School) wrote, “The Protestant Episcopal Church, slow to recognize what opportunity was in the
Great Southwest and unable to do much about it when the recognition came, was again several
years behind other denominations when it came to establishing missions among the settlers of
Oklahoma. When the great influx of new residents came to Oklahoma in 1889, Methodists,
Baptists, Presbyterians, and Congregationalists sent or brought clergymen and church builders
with them. The Episcopal Church was forced to be content with gestures.”
In some ways I think the failure of the church to respond was a cultural influence. The
“Refined”, “Aristocratic” nature of East Coast Episcopalians did not see the opportunity in the
rugged, challenging new land. But there is something to be said for those with a pioneering
spirit; that same kind of spirit we read about in the lives of those early disciples. They not only
brought their hopes and dreams for new lives in a new frontier, they brought with them their
hopes and dreams grounded and sustained in their faith in Christ. These folks were not just going
to build homes and farms and businesses and schools, they were going to build lives grounded in
(the teachings of Jesus Christ) their faith.
In that pioneering spirit the first Episcopal Church was established in Oklahoma. Organized on
July 2, 1889, Trinity Church Guthrie was built in response to the requests of new settlers. At the
time the City of Guthrie was just ten weeks old with a population already exceeding 10,000
persons.
Two years later, in 1891 publication of the “Oklahoma Churchman” began with hopes of
informing the larger church of the progress in the territory and seeking their help. One of those
first articles reads, “As the time draws near for the Missionary Council to convene in Detroit,
Michigan, the few Church people of this Jurisdiction are beginning to question among
themselves if the Council will elect a Bishop for this important field. The Missionaries feel as if
they were seriously hampered in their work by not having a Bishop in the field to guide and
support them in their efforts in bringing the Church before the people. It is hoped that the
Council will see our great need of a head, and act accordingly. We feel that we have a splendid
Bishop in the Diocese of Arkansas, but he is too far away from the work to be able to do much
for it, besides he has his own important Diocese to look after. We want a Bishop who thoroughly
understands the minds of Western people, and can adapt himself to their ways, and like St. Paul,
go from town to town preaching the Gospel and establishing the Church. Our Roman Catholic
brethren are fully organized, having their Bishop and schools.
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Our Congregational friends have their General Missionary, who travels through the Territory
looking after the scattered members of their denomination. Our Methodist brethren have their
Presiding Elders, who are looking after the interests of their organization. In fact, all the
denominations are carefully organized and are being thoroughly supported by their Missionary
Boards.”
In 1893 the Episcopal Church recognized the Indian Territory as a mission field and consecrated
Bishop Francis Key Brooke Missionary Bishop of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. The epoch
journey referred to by Bishop Casady began as a result of the unwavering spirit and commitment
of those who identified themselves as a Western people. They were the Episcopal Church.
That same spirit and commitment has sustained our Diocese these past 75 years through times of
war and peace, economic boom and financial hardship, ever evolving cultural and societal fads,
technological advancements, new discoveries in this world and beyond, and challenges within
our church herself.
The common denominator in all the conditions and seasons of Diocesan life in years gone by has
been our common faith, grounded in the covenant of our baptisms, filled with the love of Christ
and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Today the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma boosts nearly 20,000 members, 160 clergy in 70
congregations encompassing more than 69,000 square miles. Our mission work includes two
retirement homes, six diocesan and parochial schools; St. Crispin’s Camp and Conference
Center; and multiple ministries to Universities and Colleges, the homeless, the hungry, the poor,
the disenfranchised, and the needy of the world. We are the Episcopal Church.
At this moment and time in history we pause to celebrate this anniversary. To do as Bishop
Casady said, to give thanks to Almighty God for all those who in faith have worked and prayed
and given generously of themselves so that the Episcopal Church exists in this place.
But tomorrow the celebration will be over; the time to reflect back with pride and gratitude will
be refocused to the future with a spirit of determination and commitment. There is work to be
done and the responsibility for completing that work rests with each and every one of us.
There is no question that we are faced with challenges and obstacles; But those challenges and
obstacles are also opportunities.
In the year ahead we as a church will continue our focus on building up our congregations
through intentional Church Growth and Development efforts. We have received a great gift with
the addition of the Very Rev. Kevin Martin as our Congregational Development Officer. The
Diocese of Oklahoma has been one of only a handful of Dioceses in the Episcopal Church that
has grown in the last three years. While that growth has only been about 1% a year it
demonstrates the greater potential.
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We are all very aware of the recent resolutions of General Convention and the varied opinions
they create. One of the great gifts of the Episcopal Church may also be one of our most
controversial. We are a broad and diverse church that welcomes all people regardless. We are a
church that at our core encourages her members to question, doubt, debate, interpret, and live the
Holy Scripture. We are a church that trusts that the Holy Spirit will guide us in our faith so that
all will be revealed in the truth of Jesus Christ.
As such we will not shy away from our responsibility to respond to Resolution A-049 which
provides a Pastoral Response for those persons in same gender committed relationships.
I have asked the Rev. Bill Carroll, Rector of Emmanuel Church, Shawnee to Chair a committee
of Lay and Clergy members to discern how we, the Episcopal Church in Oklahoma, respond to
this resolution given our church polity, context, and state laws. It is my hope that this work will
provide for input and interaction of all in our diocese and be completed no later than Pentecost
next year.
The responsibility and obligation we have to the young people of our church is enormous.
Providing for the nurture and growth of our youth through Summer Camp and other programs
have been a foundational part of our church. If we are going to continue to provide the
nourishment of faith our youth and children deserve we must expand and improve the facilities at
St. Crispin’s. Two years ago we unveiled a master plan which incorporates these improvements.
In the last year and a half much of the infrastructure at St. Crispin’s have been enhanced to not
only prepare for expansion in these facilities, but to address critical deficiencies. Both the lower
and upper dams have been rebuilt to 100 and 500 year standards. Our grey water lagoons have
been brought up to code and redesigned to accommodate future growth. And, within the next few
months a new well will be developed to provide the water resources necessary to operate all
aspects of St. Crispin’s programming and safety needs.
As we speak, thanks to a grant from the United Thank Offering, a Ropes Challenge Course is
being installed that will provide leadership training and personal growth opportunities for all
who utilize our Camp and Conference Center.
Last year we honored the Rev. Bob and Georgia Gates for their unselfish sacrifice in directing St.
Crispin’s through the unfortunate transitions we experienced. Today St. Crispin’s is guided under
the direction of Mike and Joanne Roberts who have raised the level of professionalism,
programming, and hospitality that is making St. Crispin’s the facility of choice not only for
members of our church but for the larger community and state of Oklahoma.
One of the most recent opportunities St. Crispin’s provided was joining the clergy from our
companion diocese in Uruguay with the clergy of Oklahoma in our Annual Retreat. What an
incredible gift that has strengthened the bonds of our emerging companion relationship. This
relationship affords us the opportunity to share in the mission of the church in ways that touch,
enhance, and bring hope to people throughout the world.
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I want to express a personal word of thanks to all those congregations and individuals who
provided hospitality and resources to make this experience a reality. My hope and prayer is that
in the year ahead, individual congregations here in Oklahoma will partner with individual
congregations in Uruguay to share in mutual ministry through prayer, encouragement and
support. Sharing a little of what we have been blessed with here, can change the lives of
thousands there.
It was just a few weeks ago that I celebrated the fifth anniversary of my ordination and
consecration as your Bishop. I remember as if it were yesterday the incredible joy, honor, and
humbleness I felt on that day. To this day I am still humbled by the incredible trust and support
you have given me as your Bishop. I am honored to serve our Diocese and our church and pray
that our shared work and ministry will continue for years to come.
With that I also share that the last five plus years have been full and sometimes consuming. In
my travels I have logged nearly 250,000 miles alone within the Diocese. An equal number in
other travel with my responsibilities as a Bishop of the Church. I think we would all agree that
this pace of activity necessitates a time of refreshment and renewal in order to sustain health and
vitality.
Upon the counsel and advice of many of you, the clergy and laity of the Diocese, I am accepting
a time of sabbatical as was included in our Letter of Agreement presented by the Standing
Committee at the time of my election as Bishop. This Biblical Model of sabbatical is designed to
bring spiritual renewal, physical refreshment, and wholeness so that I might continue for years to
come my work, service, and shared ministry as your Bishop.
The sabbatical time to begin after Easter in 2013 and conclude near the end of August will
incorporate time in Spiritual Retreat under the direction of a Spiritual Director at a monastery;
focus on renewing and developing appropriate church related leadership skills; physical
refreshment; time away with Debbie in celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary; and an
intense total immersion one month course in Spanish.
I hope this convention and our whole diocese will support and endorse this time away as
beneficial to the continued life and ministry of our Diocese.
As I reflect upon this occasion of celebration, I find that it might be tempting and easy for us to
rest on the labors of others. But I am convinced that there has never been a more important and
opportunistic time in history for the presence of the church to raise her voice, proclaiming the
Good News of the Kingdom to all who would hear.
There doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by where we see efforts to erode and diminish the
presence of God in our world and society. New challenges constantly arise telling us that our
faith, our commitment to Jesus Christ, should be hidden away so as not to be offensive to others.
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Matthew tells us: You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do
people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and
give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
The work we do in Oklahoma is the Light of Jesus Christ to a hurt and broken society searching
for the hope and peace known to us in Christ Jesus.
At our General Convention in 2009 The Episcopal Church adopted the Five Marks of Mission as
developed by the Anglican Consultative Council as a means to practically measure the mission
activities of the church. They have since been utilized by congregations and diocese around the
world as a tool by which to measure our work in the world.
The Five Marks of Mission are:
~ To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
~ To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
~ To respond to human need by loving service
~ To seek to transform unjust structures of society
~ To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the
earth
Grounded in Holy Scripture and our Baptismal Covenant, these Five Marks of Mission are not
just measurements, they are our Clarion Call in response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It is our obligation, our responsibility, our calling to live as Disciples of Jesus Christ in the world
no matter what the challenge or obstacle.
When we look outwardly beyond ourselves to the needs of our world and society, we are the
Church.
When we claim the Covenant of our Baptism as the road map of our lives, we are the church.
When we gather in community and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread and in the prayers,
we are the church.
When we love God and our neighbor without hesitation, or condition, or judgment, we are the
church.
When we respect the dignity of every human being and strive for peace and justice in the world,
we are the church.
Today we celebrate and give thanks for the legacy of those who called themselves the church in
years gone by. What will they say about us at the next celebration or anniversary of our Diocese?
Run Video
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We Are the Episcopal Church…
Disturb us, Lord, when we are too pleased with ourselves,
when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little,
when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore.
Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess
we have lost our thirst for the waters of life;
having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity
and in our efforts to build a new earth, we have allowed our vision
of the new Heaven to dim.
Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wilder seas where storms will show your
mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.
May God continue to bless our Church, our Mission, and our Lives.
Amen…
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APPENDIX III
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 1
SUBMITTED BY: The Very Reverend Justin Alan Lindstrom
SUBJECT: Environment Stewardship on a Parish/Mission Level
BE IT RESOLVED, the 75th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of Oklahoma,
affirms the fifth “Mark of Mission” adopted by our General Convention: to strive to safeguard
the integrity of creation and renew the life of the Earth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the spirit of this call to mission and in celebration of the
beauty of our Oklahoma home, each congregation in our diocese is encouraged to conduct a selfassessment of environmental opportunities for their local parish or mission, develop those into an
action plan, and share their plans with other congregations in the Diocese.
BACKGROUND: This resolution supports the goals and mandate adopted by the General
Convention of reducing the carbon footprint of ECUSA through environmental stewardship. It
directly supports the fifth Mark of Mission that our Convention adopted in Indianapolis.
IMPLEMENTATION: The first step in behavioral change with respect to environmental
stewardship is self-assessment. There are a number of environmental organizations within
ECUSA that can assist the diocese and local parishes in carrying out this kind of analysis. Many
of these resources are cost free and can help local communities discover future savings through
better energy conservation and use.
This resolution encourages each parish or mission to develop a plan that fosters change. By
sharing action plans, local communities learn from one another and build a common resource
bank to continue growing together in environmental stewardship.
The Diocese of Oklahoma already has a network to help bring support and resources for
planning to the local level, and to assist in sharing information throughout Oklahoma: the Whole
Creation Community (WCC). Parishes and missions are encouraged to call on the WCC to help
them conduct a self-assessment and draft an effective action plan.
For further information please contact:
The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom
St. Paul’s Cathedral
127 NW 7th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-3436
deanlindstrom@stpaulsokc.org
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Ferrella March
Whole Creation Community
St. Paul’s Cathedral-OKC
405-397-7960 or call the Cathedral office at 405-235-3436
Ferrella@hotmail.com
ACTION: Motion carried by voice acclamation
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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Constitution and Canons Committee
Proposed Amendments to the Canons of the Diocese of Oklahoma
WHEREAS, the Constitution and Canons Committee of the Diocese of Oklahoma has moved
that the delegates of the 75th Diocesan Convention vote for the proposed amendments to the
Diocesan Canons, in the form attached hereto;
BE IT RESOLVED That the 75th Diocesan Convention approved by a majority vote of each
Order the amendments to Canons 5.5 and 8.5 and Sections 1.16, 3.14.8 and 7.9.7 of the Diocesan
Canons [implementing resolutions from the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church];
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the 75th Diocesan Convention approves by a majority vote
of each Order the amendment to Canons 3.7, 7.8 and 8.8 and Sections 1.3.4, 7.9.2, 7.9.3, 7.9.4
and 8.810 of the Diocesan Canons [implementing resolutions from the 76th General Convention
of the Episcopal Church];
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED That the 75th Diocesan Convention approves by a majority vote of
each Order the other conforming and non-substantive amendments to the Diocesan Canons, such
as those renumbering canons and sections and updating dates and references, all in the form
attached hereto;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That, upon approval of the amendments by the Bishop, the
Registrar shall record the amendments or repeals of these Canons by making the required
changes on the Diocese’s copy of the Canons and restating and certifying an amended and
restated version of the effective Canons.
BACKGROUND MATERIAL: See attached Report of the Constitution and Canons Committee2012; Synopsis of Proposed Amendments to the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
and the changed sections in the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, which are
marked to show changes.
RESOURCES: The Constitution and Canons Committee
Gary W. Derrick (Chair), St. Paul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1900
Preston G. Gaddis II, St. Paul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7715
John Henry Rule, St. John’s, Tulsa, 918-595-4843
Mark A. Robertson, All Soul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-848-1944
William R. Cathcart (Chancellor, Ex-Officio), All Souls, Oklahoma City, 405-524-1110
ACTION: Motion carried by voice acclamation
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APPENDIX IV
Report of the Constitution and Canons Committee – 2012;
Synopsis of Proposed Amendments to the
Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
The Constitution and Canons Committee regularly proposes amendments to the Diocesan
Canons to maintain their currency and effectiveness. At the 73rd Diocesan Convention, the
delegates adopted a revised and restated Canon 5 dealing with ecclesiastical discipline, which
was made in response to the Title IV revisions adopted at the 76th General Convention. The
amendments proposed at this 75th Diocesan Convention implement other canonical changes from
the 76th General Convention and canonical changes from the recently concluded 77th General
Convention. Descriptions of the proposed amendments follow. The Diocesan Canons are
marked to show the proposed amendments. A parenthetical reference identifies the General
Convention and GC resolution, which is the source of the proposed amendment. The
parenthetical references are for convenience only and are not part of the proposed amendments.
Amendments Implementing Resolutions from the 77th General Convention. Under the
former Church Canons, the election of a bishop was typically approved by a majority of the
standing committees of the various dioceses, except when the election occurred within 120 days
of the General Convention, in which case the deputies and bishops approve. The 120-day
exception has been eliminated, which necessitates a change in Section 1.16 of the Diocesan
Canons. Two GC resolutions expanded the canons prohibiting discrimination to add prohibitions
against discrimination based on gender identity and expression. These changes necessitate
conforming changes in the Diocesan Canons (3.14.8 and 8.5). A change in Diocesan Canon 5.5
clarifies that a conference panel of more than one member shall have both lay and clergy
members. A change in Canon 7.9 strikes the provision that suspends attempts at reconciliation if
a disciplinary proceeding under Canon 5 is pending.
Amendments Implementing Resolutions from the 76th General Convention. The
amendments implementing resolutions from the 76th General Convention are generally technical
in nature, including those permitting counterpart signatures of Standing Committee documents
(1.3.4) and permitting certain records to be in electronic formats (3.7). Several changes are made
in Canons 7.8 and 7.9 dealing with disagreements within and the dissolution of pastoral
relationships. These are largely procedural, such proscribing the content of written petitions
describing the disagreement, specifying what reports must be in writing and who is entitled to the
reports, and describing the mediation process for reconciliation. The 76th General Convention
added another licensed lay office: evangelist. Our Canon 8.8 is changed to include the new
office.
Conforming, Non-Substantive Amendments. Conforming amendments are made to the
Diocesan Canons to reflect dates of adoption and revision, to update convention references, to
renumber canons and sections, and to update the table of contents.
Model Parish Bylaws. The Committee maintains a model form for parish bylaws, which
is available for download on the Diocesan website (www.episcopaloklahoma.org/). The model
form is intended to encourage congregations to maintain current bylaws and to facilitate
compliance with the Diocesan Canons, Church Canons and other applicable law. The model
form is not intended to prescribe uniformity. The annotations indicate when a provision is
mandatory due to canonical or legal requirements. Other provisions can be altered to conform to
parish practices. Bracketed language appears throughout the model form suggesting choices that
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a congregation might make. The annotations should be removed in a congregation’s adopted
bylaws.
Under Oklahoma law, the vestry (or a mission’s bishop’s committee) adopts the bylaws
by a majority vote.
The Committee encourages input about the Diocesan Canons and its work.
September 15, 2012
DIOCESAN CONSTITUTION AND CANONS COMMITTEE
Gary W. Derrick (Chair), St. Paul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1900
Preston G. Gaddis, St. Paul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7715
John Henry Rule, St. John’s, Tulsa, 918-595-4843
Mark A. Robertson, All Soul’s, Oklahoma City, 405-848-1944
William R. Cathcart (Chancellor, Ex-Officio), All Soul’s,
Oklahoma City, 405-524-1110
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Proposed Amendments (2012) to the
Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
1.1.6. Election of a Bishop.
(a) The nomination, election, consecration and ordination of a Bishop Diocesan,
Bishop Coadjutor, Bishop Suffragan or Assistant Bishop are to be done in accordance with the
Church’s Constitution and Canons, the Diocesan Constitution and Canons, and such rules and
procedures as the Standing Committee determines.
(b) When the Diocese desires to elect a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop
Suffragan, the Standing Committee (or its assisting committee or committees) investigates and
interviews potential candidates to determine their qualifications and suitability for office. The
Standing Committee announces its nominee or nominees for election at least 60 days before an
annual or special meeting of the Convention. It announces its nominees by delivering the names
of its nominees to the Secretary of Convention and causing the names to be posted on the
Diocesan website. Within 15 days following the announcement, any three Clergy and three Lay
delegates to Convention, the Vestry of any Parish, or any Regional Council may nominate other
qualified candidates by delivering a written nomination to the Secretary of Convention in such
form as the Standing Committee requires. At least 30 days but no more than 60 days before the
meeting of the electing Convention, the Secretary of Convention gives legal notice of the
Convention meeting naming all candidates duly nominated. The notice of meeting closes
nominations. Voting to elect a Bishop is by written ballot and by Orders with a majority of each
Order on the same ballot required to elect. The balloting requirements may not be waived or
compromised by a motion to elect by acclamation.
(c) In the election of a Bishop Coadjutor, the Bishop consents to the
establishment of the office and fixes the role and duties of such office in the notice to the electing
Convention. After the Bishop Coadjutor is elected and qualified, the duties of the office may not
be altered without the consent of the Bishop and the Bishop Coadjutor. In the election of a
Bishop Suffragan, the Bishop describes the role and duties of such office in the notice to the
electing Convention. After the Convention elects a Bishop Suffragan, the Bishop must consent
(if at all) to the election, which consent is delivered before the Church approves the election, as
provided in the Church Canons. After the Bishop Suffragan is elected and qualified, he or she
assists the Bishop and serves under the direction of the Bishop, who may alter the role and duties
of the Bishop Suffragan’s office. The election of a Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan is
otherwise subject to the requirements provided elsewhere in this Canon and in the Church
Constitution and Canons.
(d) The election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan is contingent
upon the approvals required by the Church Constitution and Canons, and in the case of a Bishop
Suffragan, the approval of the Bishop. After election by the Convention, the Standing
Committee sends the requisite certifications and other materials to the Presiding Bishop and the
standing committees of the other dioceses. After requisite approvals, the order for the Bishopelect’s ordination is made. A successor Bishop-elect assumes office upon his or her consecration
and ordination, but no earlier than the resignation, retirement or removal of Bishop. A Bishopelect ordered as a Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan assumes office upon his or her
consecration and ordination. (A157 and D048/77)
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(e) The Standing Committee may designate one or more committees to assist the
Standing Committee; provided that the Standing Committee may not delegate the responsibilities
specifically assigned to it by the Church Constitution or Canons or these Diocesan Canons,
including the task of nominating a candidate or candidates.
(f) An Assistant Bishop is appointed by the Bishop, who describes the role and
duties of the office, seeks the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, and secures the
approval of the Diocesan Convention. Persons eligible to serve as Assistant Bishop are persons
previously consecrated as bishop in this Church or a church in communion with this Church as
provided in the Church Canons. Before an Assistant Bishop begins service, the Bishop of the
Diocese shall give certified evidence of the appointment to the Secretary of the House of Bishops
and shall transmit notice of the appointment to the Presiding Bishop and to the Ecclesiastical
Authority of every diocese. An Assistant Bishop shall serve at the discretion, and under the
control and direction of, the Diocesan Bishop.
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1.3.4. Meetings of the Standing Committee.
(a) The Standing Committee holds regular meetings at least quarterly at such places, dates and times as it determines.
The Standing Committee need not give notice of regular meetings.
(b) The Standing Committee or any committee or Order of the Standing
Committee may hold meetings by means of conference telephone, video conferencing or similar
telecommunications equipment that enable all persons participating in the meeting to hear and
speak to each other. Such participation constitutes presence in person at such meeting.
(c) The Bishop or a majority of the Standing Committee members may call a
special meeting of the Standing Committee. To deal with a matter requiring action by an Order
of the Standing Committee, a majority of the Order may call a special meeting of that Order of
the Standing Committee. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the
Standing Committee may fix any time during a business day as the time for the meeting, and
may fix a reasonable place within the State of Oklahoma as the place for the meeting. The
person or persons must give written notice to each Standing Committee member of the time,
place, date and purpose of the meeting. Such notice must be given not less than three business
days if by U.S. postal service, not less than two business days if by overnight delivery service,
and not less than 24 hours if by telegraph, telecopy, facsimile transmission, email or in person.
A Standing Committee member may waive notice of any special meeting. Any meeting
constitutes a legal meeting without notice if all the members are present or if those not present
sign either before or after the meeting a written waiver of notice, a consent to such meeting, or an
approval of the minutes of the meeting. A notice or waiver of notice need not specify the
purposes of the meeting or the business that the Standing Committee will transact at the meeting.
(d) A majority of the Standing Committee members constitute a quorum. If the
Canons of the Church or of this Diocese require action by an Order of the Standing Committee, a
majority of the Order constitute a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of members
(or of the Order, if acting by Order) present at any meeting may adjourn the meeting to another
place, date or time without further notice.
(e) The Standing Committee transacts business in the order and manner as it may
determine. Except as otherwise required, the Standing Committee determines all substantive,
procedural, or other matters by the vote of a majority of the members present. Any member may
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add to the Committee’s agenda any item germane to the Diocese’s property, business, or affairs.
When acting as the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Standing Committee votes by Orders and unless
the decision is to be made by the Clergy Order only, a majority vote of the members in each
Order is necessary for a decision. Whenever the testimonial of the Standing Committee is
required, the testimonial must be signed at a meeting duly convened by a majority of the whole
Committee.
(f) The Standing Committee or a committee or Order of the Committee may take
any required or permitted action without a meeting if a majority of the members of the
Committee, committee or Order sign a written consent and file the consent with the minutes of
the proceedings of the Standing Committee.
(g) When the Standing Committee provides a testimonial for a nominee, postulant
or candidate under Title III of the Church Canons, the testimonial must be signed by a majority
of the whole Committee, at a meeting duly convened (which may be held telephonically).
Testimonials and other documents of the Standing Committee may be executed in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. (A055/76)
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3.7. The Secretary. The Bishop appoints and the Convention confirms annually a
Secretary from among the Clergy or confirmed, adult Lay Communicants in good standing of the
Diocese. The Secretary’s term commences at the adjournment of the Annual Meeting at which
the Secretary was elected and ends upon the election and qualification of his or her successor and
the adjournment of the following Annual Meeting. The Secretary has those duties assigned to
the office by the Constitution and Canons of the Church or of this Diocese, or by the Bishop, the
Convention or the Diocesan Council.
The Secretary’s duties include: (i) taking the minutes of the proceedings of the
Convention and publishing them in a Journal, (ii) forwarding two copies of the Journals,
immediately upon publication, to the Secretary of the House of Deputies, together with
Episcopal charges, statements, and such other records in paper or electronic format as may show
the state of the Church within the Diocese, and two copies to the Archives of the Church in a
common format as prescribed by the Archivist of the Church, (iii) giving all notices canonically
required or as directed by the Bishop, the Convention or the Diocesan Council, (iv) in December
of each year, sending to the Priest-in-charge, or Secretary of the Vestry, in each Parish or
Mission forms for preparation of the Annual Parochial Report, (v) receiving Parochial Reports
and forwarding the copies to the Executive Council, (vi) reporting to the Executive Council
changes in the Diocese’s congregations as required under the Church Canons, and
(vii) assembling all reports to be presented to the Convention into one printed advance report and
distributing the advance report to the Delegates not less than 30 days before the Convention.
(A054/76), (A172/76)
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3.14.8. No Discrimination. No one is denied access to the discernment process for
any ministry, lay or ordained, in this Church because of race, color, ethnic origin, sex, national
origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities or age,
except as otherwise specified by these Canons. No right to ordination is established by this
provision. (D002/77)
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5.5. Conference Panels and Hearing Panels. When the Reference Panel receives an
intake report, the President of the Disciplinary Board shall appoint from the Board’s membership
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a Conference Panel and a Hearing Panel. The Conference Panel shall consist of one to three
members, and if more than one member, it shall include both clergy and lay members. The
Hearing Panel shall consist of three or more members and shall include both clergy and lay
members. The President may not serve on either panel, and a member appointed to one panel
may not serve on another panel. (A033/77)
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7.8. Reconciliation of Disagreements Affecting the Pastoral Relationship. When the
pastoral relationship in a Parish or Mission is imperiled by disagreement or dissension, and the
parties deem the issues serious, either party may petition the Bishop, in writing, to intervene and
assist the parties in their efforts to resolve the disagreement. The written petition shall include
sufficient information to inform the Bishop and the parties involved of the nature, causes and
specifics of the disagreements or dissension imperiling the pastoral relationship. The Bishop
takes such action as he or she deems appropriate, which may include the appointment of a
consultant or licensed mediator or notice of the Bishop’s intent to proceed under Section 7.9.4 of
this Canon. The parties to the disagreement, following the recommendations of the Bishop, shall
labor in good faith that they may be reconciled. If the Standing Committee is the Ecclesiastical
Authority, it requests the Bishop of a neighboring Diocese to perform the duties of the Bishop
under this Canon. (D006/76)
7.9. Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship.
7.9.1. Except upon mandatory resignation by reason of age, a Priest-in-charge may
not resign without the consent of the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee, nor may any Priest-incharge be removed by the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee against the Priest’s will, except as
provided in this Canon.
7.9.2. If a Priest-in-charge or Vestry or Bishop’s Committee desires to dissolve the
pastoral relation for any urgent reason, and the parties cannot agree, either party may give notice
in writing to the Bishop with a copy available to the Priest-in-charge and Vestry or Bishop’s
Committee. Such notice shall include sufficient information to inform the Bishop and all parties
involved of the nature, causes and specifics requiring the dissolution of the pastoral relationship.
If the parties have participated in mediation or consultation processes under Canon 7.8, a
separate report from the mediator or consultant will be submitted to the Bishop with copies
available to the Priest-in-charge and Vestry or Bishop’s Committee. If the Standing Committee
is the Ecclesiastical Authority, it requests the Bishop of another Diocese to perform the duties of
the Bishop under this Canon. (D006/76)
7.9.3. Within 60 days of receipt of the written notice, the Bishop initiates further
mediation and reconciliation processes between Priest-in-charge or Vestry or Bishop’s
Committee in any way that the Bishop deems proper. The Bishop may appoint a committee of at
least one Clergy member and one Lay Communicant, none of whom are members of the Parish
involved, to interview the Priest-in-charge or Vestry or Bishop’s Committee and to report to the
Bishop on the cooperation and responsiveness of the parties involved in the processes required
by the Bishop. A copy of this report shall be available to the Priest-in-charge or Vestry or
Bishop’s Committee. (D006/76)
7.9.4. If the differences between the parties are not resolved after completion of the
mediation or other reconciliation efforts or actions prescribed by the Bishop, the Bishop proceeds
as follows:
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(a)
The Bishop gives written notice to the Priest-in-charge and Vestry or
Bishop’s Committee that a godly judgment will be rendered in the matter after consultation with
the Standing Committee and that either party has the right within ten days to request in writing
an opportunity to confer with the Standing Committee before it consults with the Bishop. The
Bishop’s written notification shall inform the Standing Committee and the parties involved of the
nature, causes and specifics of the unresolved disagreements or dissension imperiling the
pastoral relationship.
(b)
If a timely request is made, the President of the Standing Committee sets a
date for the conference, which is held within 30 days.
(c)
At the conference, each party is entitled to attend, be represented and
present its position fully.
(d)
Within 30 days after the conference or after the Bishop’s notice if no
conference is requested, the Bishop confers with and receives the recommendation of the
Standing Committee; and thereafter the Bishop, as final arbiter and judge, renders a written
godly judgment.
(e)
Upon request, the Bishop explains the reasons for the judgment. If the
explanation is in writing, copies are delivered to both parties. Either party may request the
explanation be in writing.
(f)
If the pastoral relation is to be continued, the Bishop requires the parties to
agree on definitions of responsibility and accountability for the Priest-in-charge and Vestry or
Bishop’s Committee.
(i)
(g)
If the relation is to be dissolved:
The Bishop directs the Secretary of the Convention to record the dissolution; and
(ii)
The judgment shall include such terms and conditions including financial
settlements as the Bishop deems just and compassionate. (D006/76)
7.9.5. In either event, the Bishop offers appropriate supportive services to the Priest
and the Congregation.
7.9.6. For cause, the Bishop may extend the time periods specified in this Canon,
provided that all is done to expedite these proceedings. All parties are to be notified in writing of
any extension.
7.9.7. Statements made during the course of proceedings under this Canon are not
discoverable nor admissible in any proceedings under Canon 5; provided that this limitation does
not require the exclusion of evidence in any proceeding under the Canons, which is otherwise
discoverable and admissible. (B020/77)
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8.5. No Discrimination. No one may be denied rights, status or access to an equal place
in the life, worship, and governance of this Church because of race, color, ethnic origin, national
origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities or age,
except as otherwise specified by Canons. No right to licensing, ordination or election is hereby
established. (D019/77)
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8.8. Licensed Offices. A confirmed Communicant in good standing or, in extraordinary
circumstances, subject to guidelines established by the Bishop, a communicant in good standing,
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may serve as Pastoral Leader, Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic
Visitor, Evangelist or Catechist, if licensed by the Bishop. With the advice of the Commission
on Ministry, the Bishop sets guidelines for training, selection and licensing of such persons.
(A064/76)
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8.8.10. Evangelist. An Evangelist is a lay person who presents the good news of
Jesus Christ in such a way that people are led to receive Christ as Savior and follow Christ as
Lord in the fellowship of the Church. An Evangelist assists with the Congregation’s ministry of
evangelism under the direction of the Priest-in-charge or as directed by the Bishop. (A064/76)
APPENDIX V
75rd ANNUAL MEETING
CONVENTION of the DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA
Growing in Faith-Rooted in Tradition
November 2nd and 3rd, 2012
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Commissioning of Newly Elected and Appointed
Bishop:
You have been called to a special ministry in this diocese. Will you as long as you
are engaged in this work, perform it with diligence?
Members:
I will.
Bishop:
Will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your ministry to the honor
of God, and the benefit of the members of this diocese?
Members:
I will.
Bishop:
Regard, O Lord, our supplications, and conform with your heavenly benediction
your servants whom we admit today into their variously elected or appointed
offices; that with sincere devotion of mind and body they may offer you a service
acceptable to your divine Majesty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In the name of God and of this diocese here duly assembled, I admit you to your
elected or appointed office.
Let us pray: O Lord, without whom our labor is lost: We beseech you to prosper
all works in your church undertaken according to your holy will. Grant to your
workers a pure intention, a patient faith, sufficient success on earth, and the
blessedness of serving you in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
APPENDIX VI
Courtesy Resolutions
Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
November 2 – 3, 2012
RESOLUTION NO.: 1
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SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
The Resolutions Committee
In Appreciation of the Host Committee
BE IT RESOLVED, that this 75th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma express its resounding thanks to the Convention Host
Committee at St. Paul’s Cathedral. We are especially grateful for the diligence of the
Planning Committee Chairs, Mr. Marshal Binns, Ms Melba Reinehard and Mr. Steven
Parker and the many volunteers of St. Paul’s that made this a memorable occasion.
We also extend our thanks to the clergy and staff of the Cathedral especially The Very
Reverend Justin Alan Lindstrom, The Reverend Canon Susan Joplin, and The
Reverend Marilyn Robertson, for their help and guidance in the planning of this
convention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention express it praise and
gratitude to St. Paul’s gifted music department especially to Canon Musician Scott Raab
and the Cathedral and Parish Choirs of St. Paul’s Cathedral. We also wish to extend
our thanks to David and Barbara Bonham for providing the piano, David Petit and Saied
Music for providing the organ and Virginia Campbell and Laura Cunningham for
providing the music for the Friday night dinner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention extend particular thanks to
Debbie Konieczny for baking the bread for the Convention Eucharist, to Melanie Wignal
and The Reverend Everett Lees for producing the convention video and to the Youth of
the Diocese for their leadership in the Morning Prayer service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention extends our heartfelt
appreciation to the managements of The Reed Center and The Sheraton Hotel,
Midwest City especially staff liaisons, Shaina MacQuarrie and Ezra Poindexter.
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that this Convention gratefully acknowledge the
continued leadership and guidance of Melanie Wignall and The Reverend Jose
McLoughlin, Canon to the Ordinary, in the planning of this convention.
RESOLUTION NO.: 2
SUBMITTED BY:
The Resolutions Committee
SUBJECT:
Convention Chaplains
BE IT RESOLVED, that this 75th Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
extend our heartfelt appreciation to The Reverend Noel Dougherty, The Reverend
Everett Lees and The Reverend Dr. T. Lee Stephens for their devotion and leadership
as the Chaplains of this convention.
RESOLUTION NO.: 3
SUBMITTED BY:
The Resolutions Committee and
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Edmond, OK
SUBJECT:
75TH Anniversary of St. Mary’s, Edmond
WHEREAS the Episcopal Church had no presence in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1937; and
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WHEREAS Bishop Casady, on November 26, 1937, favorably responded to the
petition of a small, but dedicated, group of lay people led by Miss Leita Davis and
established an Episcopal mission in Edmond;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 75th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the
Diocese of Oklahoma, recognize that the extension of the Kingdom of God is the work
of the church and that an empowered lay people, who are passionate about sharing the
good news of Jesus Christ, can positively affect the lives of thousands that follow, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Diocese congratulates St. Mary’s on their
75 years of ministry to the people of Edmond, the Diocese of Oklahoma and the
Episcopal Church.
RESOLUTION NO.
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
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The Resolutions Committee
The Episcopal Diocese of Uruguay
BE IT RESOLVED, that this 75th Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of
Oklahoma extend our heartfelt regards to the people of our companion Diocese of
Uruguay and its bishop, The Right Reverend Miguel Tamayo.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Convention expresses our joy in being
associated with the Diocese of Uruguay and our gratefulness to The Lord for the
opportunity to be in mutual communion with them.
RESOLUTION NO.: 5
SUBMITTED BY:
The Resolutions Committee
SUBJECT:
The Ministry of our Bishop
WHEREAS, we recognize the efforts made by our bishop and his wife to serve
the Church in Oklahoma and be representatives of Christ’s love here at home and
away;
BE IT RESOLVED, that this 75th Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
acknowledge and earnestly express our gratitude to our Bishop, The Right Reverend
Dr. Edward Konieczny and his wife, Debbie, for their devoted ministry in the sixth year
of his Episcopate in the Diocese of Oklahoma. And
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED, that this body of the faithful in Christ hold up in
prayer throughout the coming year the particular ministries of Bishop Konieczny and
Debbie.
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