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British Columbia Synod Section C 1


Statistical Report of the Secretary ROSTER: ORDAINED MINISTERS

Active Retired

Aguirre, Curtis Aadland, Marlin

Anderson, Dean Baglo, Ferdy

Bjorgan, Erik Bjorgan, Ronald

Blishen, Fleming Byhre, Robert

Boutin-Crawford, Lori-Anne Chin, Chuk Min

Busch, Brad Denef, Larry

Chell, Ed Dennison, Carol

Dutcher-Walls, Timothy Epp, Hans

Ermisch, Hardo Erickson, Henry

Fong, Nathan Freytag, Ralferd

Giannelia, Patricia Gartke, Waldemar

Gingrich, Jane Gehrs, Fred

Gram, John Gingrich, Nolan

Grauer, Lenora Goertz, Marvin

Guo, Henry Goos, Robert

Hanson, Peter Hagen, Herman

Hoeflicker, Gordon Harris, Kendall

Jaugelis, Vida Hergesheimer, Richard

Joensuu, Jukka Hill, James

Johnson-Lefsrud, Karen Johnson, Alfred

Keeley, Thomas Johnson, Carl

Krushel, Brian Johnson, Donald

Le Drew, Timothy Kapeikis, Harry

Lefsrud, David Kiesman, William

Martin, Kathy Klingbeil, John

McKenzie, Lyle Koss, Lorin

Moen, Marlys Kurtz, Wally

Mohr, Gregory Larson, O. Jack

Ness, Terje Lindstrom, Erling

Nestegaard Paul, Ian Loge, Wallace

Niebergall, Ray MacKinley, Edward

Reiners, Christoph Maier, Alfred

Reinhardt, Clifford Magnuson, Richard

Richardson, Terrry Manzo, Adolf

Ruffatto, Kristine Mathiasen, Peter

Sandl, Gunther McCaughan, Art

Schulz, Richard McGee, Pamela

Senften, Bradford Melsness, Russell

Staus, Kim Mitchinson, Gerald

Steele, Kristen Olesen, Willy

Wagner, Stephan Paetsch, Ernest

Whaley, James Peterson, Keith

Wilson, Jennifer Pope, Alan

Ziprick, Roland Preibisch, Gerhard

Total: 44 Randoy, Robert


Rode, Edward b) Resignation

Rodgers, Michael Dibaba, Kebede

Schenk, Gary Hung, Richard

Schmidt, H. Paul Johanson, H. Walter

Schmidt, Sylvia Johnson, Timothy

Scmitt, Frank Kwok, Eddie

Schultz, Raymond c) Death

Sedo, Ron Bickel, Herman - August 8, 2012

Svingen, Marvin Busch, Rudolph - June 25, 2012

Swedberg, Paul Lewis, Earl - July 6, 2012

Thomas-Knudsen, Anne Reinhardt, Frithjof - May 19, 2013

Thomsen, Linda Sundmark, Vernon - February 9, 2013

Westereng, Kenneth Total: 14

Total: 58

Names Added To The Roster Since The

Temporarily Without Call Last Report

Betcher, Sharon a) Transfer

Fischer, Peter Busch, Brad - From Eastern Synod

Heinrich, Brian Grauer, Lenora - From Eastern Synod

Martin, J. Terrance Wilson, Jennifer - From ELCA

Nestegaard Paul, Brenda b) Ordination

Pantzer, William Gingrich, Jane - March 28, 2014

Pederson, Pamela Senf, Matthew - November 24, 2013

Senf, Matthew Total: 5

Wong, Vickie

TOTAL: 9

Serving Under License

Janko, Katalin

Total: 1

Names Removed From The Roster

Since the Last Report

a) Transfer

Gingrich, Tyler to MNO Synod

Deng, Xi Xia (Esther) to ACC

Lai Alan to Eastern Synod

Reedman, Courtenay to MNO Synod


ROSTER: DIACONAL MINISTERS

Active

Whaley, Judy

Total: 1

Retired

Gatzke, Frieda

Landstrom, Connie

Total: 2

Temporarily Without Call

Keeley, Marie

Total: 1


CONGREGATIONS & MINISTRIES BY CONFERENCE, WITH CHANGESSINCE THE LAST REPORT

Vancouver Island Lower Fraser Valley

Comox: Shepherd of the Valley Abbotsford: Peace

Nanaimo: Hope Chilliwack: Christ

Port Alberni: Trinity Coquitlam: King of Life

Powell River: Faith Delta: Trinity

Victoria: Lutheran Church of the Cross Langley: Shepherd of the Valley

Victoria: Good Shepherd Maple Ridge: St. Paul's

Victoria: Grace Matsqui: Matsqui

Total: 7 Surrey: Christ the King

Surrey: Emmanuel

Northwest Surrey: Surrey Urban Mission Society

Prince Rupert: St. Paul's White Rock: Mount Olive

Sandspit: Lord of Life (mission) Total: 11

Smithers: Mt. Zion

Terrace: Christ Southern Interior

Total: 4 Barriere: Church of St. Paul (Shared)

Kamloops: Hills of Peace

Peace River Kelowna: Christ

Chetwynd: Faith (Shared) Kelowna: Faith

Dawson Creek: Grace Nelson: Ascension

Hudson's Hope: St. Peter's (Shared) Penticton: Our Redeemer

Mackenzie: Hope (Shared) Salmon Arm: Deo

Prince George: Our Saviours Vernon: Peace

Rolla: North Rolla (Inactive) Total: 8

Total: 6

Grand Total: 54

Greater Vancouver

Burnaby: Emmaus Missions, Now Closed

Burnaby: Grace Kelowna: All Saints (mission)

Burnaby: Vancouver Chinese Vancouver: Lutheran Urban Mission Society

Coquitlam: Good Shepherd Total: 2

Delta: Benediction

New Westminster: Mt. Zion

North Vancouver: Gloria Dei

North Vancouver: Mt. Olivet

Richmond: Our Saviour

Sechelt: Living Faith

Vancouver: Dunbar

Vancouver: First

Vancouver: Lutheran Campus Centre

Vancouver: Oakridge

Vancouver: Redeemer

Vancouver: Spirit of Life

Vancouver: St. Peter's Estonian

Total: 17


Synod Council Report: Proposed Constitution and Bylaw Amendments Synod Council presents the following motions for consideration by the BC Synod in Convention 2014. As specified

in the Constitution and Bylaws of the BC Synod:

Section 1. Amendments to this constitution and bylaws may be enacted by special resolution at any Synod

convention, provided they are proposed in writing by Synod Council, the National Church Council, a

conference of this Synod in convention, or a congregation at a duly called meeting, and are circulated in

the convention mailings or to the chairpersons of all congregations of this Synod at least thirty days in

advance of the Synod convention, and adopted, with or without change, by 75% of those present and

voting.

Section 2. Amendments become effective upon acceptance by the Registrar of Companies.

SECTION 1:

MOTION #1

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in Convention amend Bylaw 12. Standing Committees, Part J. The Committee for

Worship, by replacing the current sub-section c with a new sub-section c:

Section 1. The task of the committee shall be to:

c. seek ways to stimulate, support and train church musicians, working to uphold a strong musical tradition

in our congregations and in our Synod.

c. stimulate, support and train worship leaders – including but not limited to musicians, assisting

ministers, sacristans, ushers, artists and readers – and encourage the development of a creative and

inspiring atmosphere to worship God in this Synod and its congregations.

__________

MOTION #2

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaw 9. Officers, Section 7, by adding a new sub-section f

and re-numbering the current f to k sub-sections accordingly:

The Bishop shall …

f. have the privilege of voice in each congregation or ministry of this Synod, including congregational

meetings.

__________

MOTION #3

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaw 4 by inserting after the existing Section 10 a new

Section 11, and renumbering the remaining Sections:

Section 11.

a. When an eligible and duly-called ordained minister who has accepted the call to serve a

congregation is installed in the pastoral office of that congregation, the pastor becomes a


member of that congregation by virtue of the installation. When the call to that pastoral

office ends, the pastor’s membership in that congregation ceases.

b. When an eligible and duly-called ordained minister who has accepted the call to serve two

or more congregations that have formed a multiple-congregation parish is installed in the

pastoral office of that parish, the pastor shall join one of those congregations no later than

60 days following the date of installation. When the call to that pastoral office ends, the

pastor's membership in that congregation ceases.

__________

MOTION #4

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaw 7. Conventions, Section 9. Convening, sub-section e:

e. the secretary shall send out make available a bulletin of reports to all voting members at least thirty

days before each regular business convention.

___________

MOTION #5

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaw 12, Standing Committees, Part H. Examining

Committee, by replacing the current Section 1 with the following, and then re-numbering the current Sections 2

and 3:

H. Examining Committee

Section 1. The Examining Committee shall consist of the Bishop, together with one seminary professor,

two laypersons and one pastor appointed by the Synod Council, and one pastor appointed by the National

Church Council. The appointed members shall serve for two-year terms.

Section 1. This Synod shall participate in the Western Synods Examining Committee. Terms of

reference for and procedures of the Examining Committee shall be defined in the candidacy manual of this

Church.

Section 2. When the Western Synods Examining Committee is unable to convene in order to

examine a candidate for ministry, a Synod Examining Committee shall be convened by the Bishop and shall

consist of the Bishop, together with one seminary professor, two laypersons and two rostered ministers.

__________

SECTION 2: MOTIONS regarding the use of the terms Rostered Ministry, Diaconal Ministry,

and Consecration

MOTION #6

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend the following Article and Bylaws by replacing in each

occurrence the word “ordained” with the word “rostered”:

Article 2. Purpose

Bylaw 1. Mission, Section 1, sub-section b


Bylaw 2. Membership, Section 5

Bylaw 6. Conferences, Section 2, sub-sections a and e

Bylaw 6. Conferences, Section 10

Bylaw 7. Conventions, Sections 4 and 5

Bylaw 7. Conventions, Part B. National Church Conventions, Election of Delegates, Section 2

Bylaw 9. Officers, Section 7, sub-sections a and g

Bylaw 9. Officers, Section 9, sub-sections b and c

Bylaw 10. Synod Council, Section 1

Bylaw 10. Synod Council, Section 3, sub-sections e, f and l

Bylaw 12. Standing Committees, Section 3

Bylaw 12. Standing Committees, Part A, The Committee for Theological Education and Leadership,

Section 1, sub-section c

Bylaw 13. Theological and Educational Institutions, Section 2, sub-section b

__________

MOTION #7

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend the following Bylaws by deleted the word “lay” in each

occurrence of the phrase “lay diaconal minister”:

Bylaw 2. Membership, Section 2, sub-section c

Bylaw 8. Nominations and Elections, Section 2

_________

MOTION #8

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend the following Bylaws by adding the words “or consecrate”

following each occurrence of the word “ordain,” and by adding the words “or consecration” following each

occurrence of the word “ordination”:

Bylaw 1. Mission, Section 1, sub-section b

Bylaw 9. Officers, Section 7, sub-section f

Bylaw 10. Synod Council, Section 3, sub-section o

__________

MOTION #9

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend the Bylaws by replacing the headings for Bylaws 4 and Bylaw

5, so that the heading for Bylaw 4 reads “Rostered Ministers – Ordained” and the heading for Bylaw 5 reads

“Rostered Ministers – Diaconal.”

__________

MOTION #10

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaw 5 in the following ways:

BYLAW 5. Rostered Ministers – Diaconal

Section 1. This Synod shall have maintain a roster of lay diaconal ministers.

Section 2. To be eligible for consecration into the lay diaconal ministry and be on this Synod’s roster of


diaconal ministers, a candidate must have accepted a call in this Synod (which call may be subject to the

candidate's consecration) and must have met the standards set forth in the candidacy manual of this

Church.

Section 3. This Synod’s Examining Committee, which shall interview all candidates for ordination

consecration and all persons applying for acceptance on the roster of lay diaconal ministers, shall ensure

their:

a. acceptance of and adherence to the Confession of Faith of this Church,

b. fulfillment of academic requirements,

c. personal qualifications for carrying out the functions of the lay diaconal ministry to

which a call has been extended.

Section 4. Continuance on the Roster of Lay Diaconal Ministers

In order to remain on the Synod’s roster of lay diaconal ministers, each lay diaconal minister must be in

possession of a proper call in this Synod, or be on leave from call or be an individual who has been

suspended from exercising the office and privileges of the diaconal ministry, in accordance with the

administrative bylaws of this Church … (Bylaw 5 continues unchanged) ….

SECTION 3: MOTION regarding Continuance on the Roster of Ordained or Diaconal Ministers

MOTION #11

Be it resolved that the BC Synod in convention amend Bylaws 4 and 5 to take into account the roster status of

retired or disabled, so that the pertinent sections read:

Bylaw 4. Ministers, Section 3. Continuance on the Roster of Ordained Ministers …

In order to remain on the roster of ordained ministers of this Synod, each ordained minister must be in

possession of a proper call in this Synod, be on leave from call, or be an individual who has been

suspended from exercising the office and privileges of the ordained ministry, in accordance with this

Church’s administrative bylaws.

In order to remain on the roster of ordained ministers of this Synod, each ordained minister, except

those who are retired, disabled, on leave from call, or suspended from pastoral ministry, shall be in

possession of a proper call from a congregation, a synod or this Church itself. Such a call may be for an

indefinite or a specified length of time. Before issuing the call, the calling agency shall consult with the

Bishop of this Synod.

AND

Bylaw 5. Lay Diaconal Ministers. Section 4. Continuance on the Roster of Diaconal Ministers …

In order to remain on the Synod’s roster of lay diaconal ministers, each lay diaconal minister must be in

possession of a proper call in this Synod, or be on leave from call or be an individual who has been

suspended from exercising the office and privileges of the diaconal ministry, in accordance with the

administrative bylaws of this Church.

In order to remain on the Synod’s roster of diaconal ministers, each diaconal minister, except those

who are retired, disabled, on leave from call, or suspended from pastoral ministry, shall be in


possession of a proper call from a congregation, a synod or this Church itself. Such a call may be for an

indefinite or a specified length of time. Before issuing the call, the calling agency shall consult with the

Bishop of this Synod.


Report of Synod Council Actions

Significant Actions Undertaken By the Council and Officers of the BC Synod For

the period between the 2012 and the 2014 BC Synod Conventions

(Note to the reader: The motions are labelled by an alpha-numeric system that identifies the

body making the motion, the date, and the motion number for that meeting. The motions of the

two bodies are interleaved in chronological order. In order to distinguish further those made by

one body from those made by the other, the Officers’ motions are significantly indented. This list

is not comprehensive; what is recorded here is deemed by the Secretary to be of greatest

significance.)

Continuation of Renewal and Redevelopment proposal: BCSynCoun30Aug2012-09: MS that

the BC Synod Council engage the services of Alan Roxburgh of the Missional Network for the

purposes of implementing Phase 2 of the proposal presented by the Renewal and

Redevelopment Task Force at this meeting (refer to Appendix 1), at the cost of $59,392.00,

before tax. [Discussion included the payment schedule (not clear at this point); the need for

enhanced administrative scrutiny; some uncertainty over the effectiveness of the initiative in our

Synod; the need for a new impetus in mission and ministry especially in view of a tired and

declining membership; the need for the Synod’s leadership to be committed to the process of

what amounts to a cultural change in the Synod.] Carried unanimously.

BCSynCoun30Aug2012-10: MS that the BC Synod Council access the $59,392.00, plus

applicable taxes, from the restricted fund, “Canadian Missions.” Carried.

BCSynCoun30Aug2012-11: MS that the BC Synod Council approve the proposed constitution

and bylaws of Deo Lutheran, Salmon Arm, subject to the inclusion of the provisions itemized in

the Secretary’s letter of September 21, 2011, and upon receipt by the Synod Office of the

completed document. Carried.

BCSynCoun30Aug2012-12: MS that the BC Synod Council approve Matthew Senf for

ordination, pending receipt and acceptance of call. Discussion: Bishop Mohr noted that the

Conference of Bishops would review the recommendation from the Examining Committee and

the Council’s approval. Carried. (Reinhardt abstained because he is Senf’s pastor.)

BCSynCoun30Aug2012-13: MS that the BC Synod Council extend a letter of Call for

Specialized Ministry to Matthew Senf to serve the Lutheran Urban Mission Society on a part-

time, non-stipendiary basis. [Discussion: The meeting noted that this may have implications for

pension plan of the church. It noted as well that this may mark the beginning of a ministerial and

professional trend in the church, and that it may be a necessary development in light of

institutional realities. The meeting further noted the National Church document, “Guidelines

Related to Non-Stipendiary Ministry,” and its provisions for annual review; and the National

Church document, “Guidelines Related for Initial Calls to Ordained/Lay Diaconal Ministry.”]

Carried. (Reinhardt abstained because he is Senf’s pastor.)


BCSynCoun30Aug2012-14: MS that the BC Synod Council receive the letter of resignation from

Rev. Richard Hung, and remove him from the Roster of Ministers of the BC Synod. Carried.

BCSynCoun30Aug2012-15: MS that the BC Synod Council remove Vancouver Chinese

Lutheran Church from the roster of congregations of the BC Synod. Carried.

BCSynOfficersOct2012-01: MS that the Officers authorize the establishment of a

banking account at the New Westminster branch of VanCity Credit Union. Carried.

BCSynOfficersOct2012-02: MS that the Officers direct the Treasurer to transfer the

$1,000,000 – that is, the proceeds of the Surrey property sales agreement – to the

Synod’s new account identified in the motion BCSynOfficersOct2012-01. Carried.

BCSynOfficersOct2012-03: MS that the Officers recommend to the BC Synod Council

that it establish the following Church Workers’ Salary Guidelines for 2013: 1.012 X the

2012 salary figures. Discussion: The Officers noted that the factor in the formula comes

from the Consumer Price index for BC for the period year-over-year September 2011 to

September 2012 – namely, 1.2%. Carried.

BCSynOfficersOct2012-04: MS that the Officers recommend to the BC Synod Council

that it establish a policy for setting the annual increments in the salary guidelines for the

BC Synod. Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-06: MS that the BC Synod Council appoint the people to the respective

Synodical Committees, as per the document Nominations for Synodical Committees –

November 2012 as corrected (namely, the deletion of the names Barbara Perry and Rev. Ray

Niebergall). Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-07: MS that the BC Synod Council appoint Rev. Ray Niebergall to assist

the Specialized Ministry Committee for a period of four years. Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-08: MS that the BC Synod Council remove Rev. Kebede Dibaba from the

BC Synod roster. Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-09: MS That the BC Synod Council remove Rev. Dr. Eddie Kwok from the

BC Synod roster. Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-10: MS that the BC Synod Council direct the Officers of the Synod to

develop a proposal for divestment of the Synod’s property at 1005 Kensington Avenue in North

Burnaby, and report back to the Synod Council no later than its next regular meeting. Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-12: MS that the BC Synod Council transfer $10,000, which is a portion of

the net rental income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, from the general account to the

capital assets contingency fund created by the Council in the motion BCSynCounFeb2011-05.

Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-13: MS that the BC Synod Council authorize the Treasurer to move the

Synod’s accounts to VanCity Credit Union. Carried.


BCSynCounNov2012-14: MS that the BC Synod Council approve the DRAFT CHURCH

WORKERS’ SALARY GUIDELINES FOR 2013, with the following amendment: Under “II.

Benefits,” replace the text with, “All congregations and employers shall participate in the

Pension and Benefits Plan of the ELCIC as per the policies of Group Services Inc.” Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-15: MS that the BC Synod Council direct the Officers to generate annually

the CHURCH WORKERS’ SALARY GUIDELINES, utilizing the Consumer Price Index year-

over-year, September to September, for calculation of the annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Carried.

BCSynCounNov2012-16: MS that the BC Synod Council permit the Conferences of the Synod

to transfer their funds into the bank account of the BC Synod, and extend to the Conferences

administrative banking services while permitting the Conferences to retain authority over their

funds. Carried.

BCSynCoun_December2012-01: MS that the BC Synod Council remove Rev. Tim Johnson from the BC Synod roster. Carried

BCSynCoun_December2012-02: MS that the BC Synod Council appoint Bishop Ray Schulz

(Hope, Nanaimo) to the Committee for Theological Education and Leadership for a 4-year term

expiring in 2016. Carried

BCSynCoun_December2012-03: MS that the BC Synod Council appoint Rev. Roland Ziprick

(St. Paul, Maple Ridge) to the Stewardship Committee for a 4-year term expiring in 2016.

Carried

BCSynCoun_December2012-04: that the BC Synod Council adopt the policy titled "Policy

Regarding Defunct Congregations." Carried

BCSynCoun04April2013–01: M/S that the Council appoint Rev. John Gram, Rev. Ian

Nestegaard Paul, Rev. Christoph Reiners, Mr. Brian Anderson, and Ms. Gail Berger to serve on

the Disciplinary Committee.... Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-13: MS that the BC Synod Council set the following dates for the 2014

BC Synod Convention, hosted by Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Prince George: May 29th to June 1

(Thursday to Sunday). Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-15: MS that the BC Synod Council authorize the Surrey Urban Mission

Society to launch a capital fundraising campaign in the BC Synod in the fall of 2013, lasting for a

maximum of one year. BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-15-b: MS that the motion be amended by

adding the words “contingent upon the reinstatement of the Society’s charitable status by the

Canada Revenue Agency” to the end of the existing sentence. The motion to amend was

carried. The meeting then considered the amended motion: MS that the BC Synod Council

authorize the Surrey Urban Mission Society to launch a capital fundraising campaign in the BC


Synod in the fall of 2013, lasting for a maximum of one year, contingent upon the reinstatement

of the Society’s charitable status by the Canada Revenue Agency. Carried.

Padang Lutheran Relief Society request for endorsement by the BC Synod: Bishop Mohr

reported that he had received a letter from Chagai Lual, Executive Director of the Padang

Lutheran Relief Society, seeking endorsement by the BC Synod, for the purposes of promoting

the goals of the Society and appealing for funds. Bishop Mohr asked National Bishop Johnson

to comment on the request. Johnson pointed out that the ELCIC has a relationship with

Canadian Lutheran World Relief for overseas development work. The meeting also expressed

caution about endorsing relief societies and similar agencies, in view of the increasingly

stringent requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency. BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-16: MS that

the BC Synod Council not grant the endorsement requested by the Padang Lutheran Relief

Society. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-17: MS that the BC Synod Council direct 50% of the gross revenues

from rental operations in Burnaby and Oliver to the capital assets contingency fund. Carried.

Appointment of Standing Committee member: BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-21: MS that the BC

Synod Council appoint Brita Park to the Faith and Society Committee as the representative for

the Southern Interior, for a term expiring 2016. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-22: MS that the BC Synod Council re-endorse Ms. Jane D. Gingrich as

a candidate for ordination, in response to her letter of request dated April 22, 2013. Carried.

BC Synod Policy Review report: BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-23: MS that the BC Synod Council

amend the Policies of BC Synod document in the following ways:

▪ all references to Evangelical Lutheran Women (ELW) be removed from the document and sections be renumbered where needed.

▪ references to Global Hunger and Development Appeal (GHDA) be removed and changed to reflect the new relationship with Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

▪ under Section III Personnel, bullet 4: delete “Synod Council shall appoint a Mutual Ministry Committees for the Director of Ministries and the Minister of Youth”

▪ the term “Rostered Pastors” be changed to “Rostered Ministers.”

▪ the “Sexual Abuse or Harassment Policy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada” be substituted for “Policy and Procedures Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment by Clergy, Professional Lay Workers and Congregational Leaders in British Columbia Synod, ELCIC.”

a. incorporate all policies approved since 2003.

Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-24: MS that the BC Synod Council implement the following program of

congregational visitation, utilizing members of the Synod Council and the Deans, and

completing the program by the meeting of the Synod Council in Spring of 2014: to listen to the

congregational stories of mission and ministry; to commend to the attention of the Bishop those

congregations that are particularly struggling; and to compile information and create a report.

[Discussion: The Council noted that congregational representatives could include elected


leaders and others. The Council also noted that while stories of the Synod’s activities might be

included by its representatives, the primary intent is for the Synod’s representatives to listen to

congregations. The Council noted that it expects that this process will be beneficial to all

concerned.] Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-25: MS that the BC Synod Council create an Air Miles account, to be

used to assist with travel for Synodical business, and invite members of the BC Synod to

contribute to the program. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-26: MS that the BC Synod Council designate October as the month to

promote the ELCIC Praise Appeal. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-27: MS that the BC Synod Council approve the bylaw amendment for

Our Saviour’s, Prince George, with latitude for the congregation to make the changes to Bylaw 6

– Section 13 suggested by Bishop Mohr. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-28: MS that the BC Synod Council decline to ratify the proposed

changes, and refer the document back to Church of the Cross, Victoria, for further editing of

Bylaw 3, Section 3; Bylaw 5, Section 6; and Bylaw 6, Section 3. Carried. (Solomonson

abstained because she is a member of Church of the Cross.)

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-29: MS that the BC Synod Council decline to ratify the proposed

changes, and refer the document back to Grace, Burnaby, communicating special concern

regarding the creation of a new category of membership in Bylaw 1, Section 2. Carried.

BCSynCoun-26Apr2013-30: MS that the BC Synod Council accept the amendments to the

bylaws of St. Peter’s Estonian, Vancouver, as conveyed in the letter from St. Peter’s dated April

27, 2010. Carried.

BCSynOfficers20June2013-02: M/S that the Officers authorize the creation of a current

chequing account at VanCity Credit Union for the project to redevelop the Lutheran

Campus Centre at UBC. Carried.

BCSynOfficers20June2013-03: M/S that the Synod Officers appoint Rev. Roland Ziprick, Steven Dooley, and Jamie Woods as Trustees, replacing Bruce Forretier, Judy Forretier, and Rev. Kathy Martin, whose terms on the Board have expired. Carried.

BCSynOfficers29Aug2013-01: M/S that Officers call the Annual General Meeting of the BC Synod for Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 11:30 am, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Victoria. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-09: M/S that the BC Synod Council direct the Officers to take steps to

ensure that the Campus Centre building is vacant and secure. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-10: M/S that the BC Synod Council create the Committee on Nominations

as specified in the Bylaws to propose nominees as necessary for the elections of Synod Council

members at the 2014 Synod Convention; and that the Committee comprise the Conference

Deans or their designates. Carried.


BCSynCounOct2013-12: M/S that the BC Synod Council subscribe to the services of Metasoft

Systems Inc. for a period of five years at the cost of $7,995 (plus applicable taxes). Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-13: M/S that the BC Synod Council instruct the Officers to create the

governance policy, administrative policy, and administrative structure for the Synod to best

utilize the services of Metasoft Systems Inc. for the benefit of the mission and ministry of the BC

Synod, and submit it to the Synod Council for ratification. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-15: M/S that the BC Synod Council authorize the Officers of the BC Synod

to attend the meeting of the Synodical and National Church Officers as invited by the National

Church Council, and that the BC Synod underwrite the costs of participation by the BC Synod

Officers. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-16: M/S that the BC Synod Council set the theme as Where the Waters

Meet. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-17: M/S that the BC Synod Council authorize the 2014 Convention

Planning Committee to seek sponsorships for the 2014 BC Synod Convention, using the

ELCIC’s Policy on Corporate Sponsorship. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-21: M/S that the BC Synod Council approve the amended bylaws of St.

Paul’s Lutheran Church, Prince Rupert, subject to the congregation’s adoption of the changes

recommended by the Constitution Committee. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-22: M/S that the BC Synod Council approve the amended bylaws of

Lutheran Church of the Cross, Victoria, subject to congregational approval of the changes

recommended by Synod Council. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-29: M/S that the BC Synod Council renew the part-time, non-stipendiary

call to Rev. Matthew Senf, for another one-year term to Specialized Ministry to the Lutheran

Urban Society, Vancouver. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-30: M/S that the BC Synod Council appoint Mari Plamondon (Ascension,

Nelson) to the Stewardship Committee of the BC Synod as the Southern Interior, lay

representative, with a term expiring in 2016. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-31: M/S that the BC Synod Council appoint Rev. Jennifer Wilson (Trinity,

Delta) as the rostered representative of the Lower Fraser Valley to the Committee of

Theological Education and Leadership of the BC Synod with a term expiring in 2016. Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-33: M/S that the BC Synod Council direct the Bishop to write a letter of

gratitude to Roy Patzer for his extraordinary devotion to the renovation project at SUMS’ new

property, and for his leadership in the property redevelopment project of Christ the King, Surrey.

Carried.

BCSynCounOct2013-36: M/S that the BC Synod Council direct the Treasurer to create a

General Operating Reserve Fund to cover shortfalls in general operational funding and to fund

specific program uses. Carried.


BCSynOfficers14Nov2013-02: M/S that the Officers urge the SUMS’ Board to continue

the development of strong operational policies, financial policies, and controls. Carried

(Holmes abstained because he is on the Board at SUMS).

BCSynOfficers14Nov2013-03: M/S that the Officers require quarterly financial reports

from the Board of SUMS and ongoing updates on the status of the CRA reinstatement of

SUMS. Carried (Holmes abstained because he is on the Board at SUMS).

BCSynCoun10Jan2014-01: M/S that the BC Synod Council grant $6,100.00 to the Synod’s Faith and Society Committee in accordance with the request of the Committee, drawing the monies from the designated fund created by the gift from Spirit of Life congregation, Vancouver, for new initiatives of the Synod’s program committees. Carried.

BCSynCounFeb2014—14: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council convey its thanks to Spirit of Life Lutheran Church for its generosity for providing special financial gifts for Synod ministries, including the project to redevelop the Campus Centre at UBC and the Surrey Urban Mission Society. Carried (Johnson and Reinhardt abstained, because they are members of Spirit of Life).

BCSynCounFeb2014—17: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council nominate Stephen Holmes for the position of Treasurer of the BC Synod. Carried.

BCSynCounFeb2014—18: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council approve the amended bylaws of Mt. Olive, Surrey. Carried (Petznik abstained because he is a member on Mt. Olive).

BCSynCounFeb2014—19: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council approve the amended Constitution and Bylaws of Shepherd of the Valley, Comox. Carried.

BCSynCounFeb2014—20: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council adopt the policy for utilizing the fundraising services of Metasoft Systems Inc., as circulated by the Officers and subsequently edited by the Council:

Access to the secured systems of Metasoft Systems Inc. The Administration of the BC Synod shall appoint up to three persons as the Synod’s authorized users of the services of Metasoft Systems Inc. No other person may access the secured system of Metasoft Systems Inc. under the BC Synod’s license.

Eligibility under the BC Synod’s license The following parties are eligible to access the services of Metasoft Systems Inc. under the BC Synod’s license: a) The Administration of the BC Synod; b) Any Standing Committee of the BC Synod (as defined in Bylaw 12); c) Any Conference of the BC Synod (as defined in Bylaw 6); d) Any ministry or mission congregation of the BC Synod (that is, a ministry or mission

congregation that is organized by or under the auspices of the BC Synod and which is not categorized as a Standing Committee, a Conference, or a Congregation);

e) Any Congregation of the BC Synod when it is undertaking a special project in conjunction with at least one other Congregation of the BC Synod, or a Conference of the BC Synod, or a ministry or mission congregation of the BC Synod, or an established congregation or standing committee of another church body, or an established community organization.

Fees for accessing the services of Metasoft Systems Inc. under the BC Synod’s license


To eligible parties other than the Administration of the BC Synod itself, the Administration of the BC Synod shall assess a fee of $250 per project for accessing the secured systems of Metasoft Systems Inc., plus $25/hour for staff time.

Carried. [Note: Policy has been amended to provide temporary access for individuals through the synod's administration]

BCSynCounFeb2014—21: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council rename the fund created in its meeting of October 3-5, 2013, in motion 36, to the following: “Extraordinary Gifts Reserve Fund.” Carried.

BCSynCounFeb2014—22: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council adopt the policy regarding extraordinary gifts developed and recommended by the Officers and subsequently edited by the Council, now reading as follows:

a) amounts up to and including $1,000 shall be received as general revenue; b) amounts greater than $1,000 shall be disbursed in the following manner: (i) 10% to be

forwarded as a gift to the ELCIC, (ii) 45% shall be received as general revenue unless otherwise designated by the Synod Council, (iii) 45% shall be placed in the Extraordinary Gifts Reserve Fund, whose disposition in amounts not exceeding $2,500.00 is subject to the will of the Officers and only by way of formal decision, and whose disposition in amounts exceeding $2,500.00 is subject to the will of the Synod Council and only by way of formal decision.

Carried.

BCSynCounFeb2014—23: Moved/Seconded that the BC Synod Council approve the amended Constitution and Bylaws of Grace Lutheran, Burnaby. Carried.


Form for submitting petitions to the 2014 BC Synod Convention

The bylaws of the Synod make provision for delegates, congregations, conferences and synodical

committees to formulate petitions for the consideration of the Synod in convention.

Here are the pertinent parts of the bylaws:

Bylaw 3, Section 2: Congregations shall have the right to petition this Synod, according to

procedures set forth in these bylaws.

Bylaw 6, Section 5: Each conference shall have the right to petition this Synod according to

procedures set forth in these bylaws.

Bylaw 7, Section 11, sub-section c: Petitions from congregations and conferences shall be

submitted to the secretary of this Synod prior to the convention for referral to the Committee of

Reference and Counsel.

Bylaw 7, Section 11, sub-section d(i): receive and study petitions submitted to the secretary by

congregations and conferences, as well as those referred to it by the convention, a synodical

committee, or a delegate, and report to the convention its recommendations, together with the

original resolutions.

NAME of delegate, congregation, conference or synodical committee:

Date:

Petition:

Signature:

over . . .


Rationale (for the benefit of the Secretary and/or the Committee of Reference and Counsel):

Please note: When a motion is presented to the convention, no rationale may accompany it according

to Bourinot’s Rules of Order; rather the mover has the privilege of being the first speaker in the debate

and may then provide the rationale.

Reminder: petitions from congregations and conferences must be submitted to the Secretary of the

Synod prior to the convention. Please submit a signed paper form and, if possible, send it as a digital file

as well.

DEADLINE for congregations and conferences: Friday, May 23, 2014

Rev. Clifford Reinhardt, Secretary

6070 Buchanan Street

Burnaby, BC V5B 2S2


BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR NOMINATIONS

in the British Columbia Synod

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 2014

Nomination for

Conference

Lay

Clergy

Name

Home Congregation

Occupation (current and/or past)

Service in the Church

Community Service

Other Comments

Nominated by

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