Draft Agenda for Synod Assembly

Synod of Southern California and Hawaii

May 9, 2015

Magnolia Presbyterian Church, Riverside, California

8:30 a.m. Registration open on patio outside Sanctuary

9:00 a.m. Opening Worship in the Fellowship Hall (in historic church building)

Report of the Treasurer Bill Hughes

Report of the Finance Committee Jim Stueck

Report of Presbyterian Women of the Synod Janice Takeda

Synod Structure Task Force Report Steve Salyards

World Café in five locations – visit any three of them between 10:00 & 12:00

#1 10:15 – 10:45 #2 11:00 – 11:30 #3 11:30 – 12:00

Congregational Partnering Grants Work Group Room

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee (JPIC) Room

Property and Finance Committee Room

Racial Ethnic Pastoral Leadership Committee (REPL) Room

Restricted Funds Work Group Room

12:00 noon Lunch served in ___ Hall

1:00 p.m. JPIC Report Darrel Meyers

Restricted Funds Report Doska Ross

REPL Report Leon Fanniel

Congregational Partnering Grants Report Linda Culbertson

2:00 Future of Synods Conversation

3:30 Closing prayer and benediction

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Synod of Southern California and Hawaii Commissions, Committees and Work Groups

May 9, 2015

Congregational Partnering Grants Work Group Linda Culbertson (chair) * PA Jim Shepard RS Ken Baker * SF Jim Stueck SB Maurice Caskey SD David Won * HM Ben Furuta SG Sue Currie LR Carol Hiestand SF

Restricted Funds Work Group Jane Atkins Vasquez (chair) SG Areta Crowell SF Clark Cowden * SD Wendy Tajima * SG Kristin Leucht * SF Erin Thomas * RS Jo Smith LR Jan Armstrong * SB Sallie Cuaresma PA Ann Mills * SG Ron Phifer RS Chuck Wakamoto LR

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Work Group Debra Daly LR Ross Kinsler * SG Sue Davenport SB Darrel Meyers * (chair) SF Tom English SD Sue Randerson SD Leslie Evans PA Beryl Smith LR Carolyn Harris SG Karen Speros RS

Racial Ethnic Pastoral Leadership Work Group Daniel Bahng * PA Ken Ly * SG Hagar Benitez (chair) LR Joan West (secretary) PA James Furuya PA Steve Yamaguchi * LR Lois Hines (vice-chair) PA Leon Fanniel * (staff) PA

Finance Committee Jim Stueck (chair) SB Bill Hughes SB Bob Baker * SF Donna Misterly RS Jack Shelver SD Julie Sager LR Martha Kadue PA Fried Wilson SG Maurice Caskey SD

Hanmi Executive Commission Susan Skoglund (moderator) RS Jo Smith LR Mark Hong * LR Ann Hayman * PA Jim Stueck SB David Won * (clerk) HM

* Indicates Teaching Elder or Commissioned Ruling Elder

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Permanent Judical Commission -----Class of 2015----- -----Class of 2017-----

Daryl Fisher Ogden * SB Mickie Choi * RS Curtis McKee (moderator) SD Peter Hintzoglou * SG Chuck Wakamoto LR Larry Lindsay (clerk) SB

--------Class of 2019-------- Michael Haggin * (vice-mod) LR Peter Lee HM Shelby Larsen * PA Izar Martinez RS

Polity and Records Committee -----Class of 2015----- -----Class of 2016-----

Sung Yeon Joo * LR Ted Brandt * SB Althea Ludowitz SF Elizabeth Hicks PA Carol Ostrander (moderator) SD David Won * HM

-----Class of 2017----- Twining Campbell * SG Robert Parker LR Charles Rassieur * RS

Commission of Assembly -----Synod Officers----- ---Presbytery Executives---

Jo Smith (president/chair) LR Jan Armstrong * SB Kristin Leucht * (synod mod) SF Ken Baker * SF Maurice Caskey (vice-mod) SD Clark Cowden * SD Bill Hughes (treasurer) SB Linda Culbertson * PA Doska Ross (clerk) Jim Shepard (designee) RS Marilyn Gam * as of June RS Wendy Tajima * SG Forrest Claassen * LR David Won * former HM S.C. HM

---------Commissioners-------- Marian Battle PA Hagar Benitez LR Ben Furuta SG Elizabeth Hicks PA Janice Takeda SG Erin Thomas * RS Vacancy

Committee on Representation and Nominations ---Class of 2015--- ---Class of 2016---

Bonnie Boe SB Robert Crowell * SG Andrew Guitierrez SG Lynda McPherson SF Il Jung Kang * SF James Shepard RS Gerry Tayler SD Kevin Wahe * SF

--------Class of 2017-------- Martha Kadue PA Sylvia Karcher * RS Paul Reeves * LR Sharon Wakamoto LR

* Indicates Teaching Elder or Commissioned Ruling Elder

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SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII COMMISSION OF ASSEMBLY

14225 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City, California 91402 Conference Call Meeting

Saturday, December 13, 2014 CONVENE The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. by Synod Moderator Jo Smith

who was substituting for CoA Moderator Jim Stueck. ROLL Those present, absent (A), and excused (E) are indicated below: (HM-Hanmi, LR-Los Ranchos, PA-Pacific, RS-Riverside, SB-Santa Barbara,

SD-San Diego, SF-San Fernando, SG-San Gabriel; TE- Teaching Elder, RE-Ruling Elder; SMOD-Synod Moderator, SVMOD-Synod Vice Moderator, CoAC-CoA Chair/President, SC/SE-Stated Clerk/Synod Executive, HEC-Hanmi Executive Commission (V-Vacancy)

Synod Officers Presbytery Executives/Designees

E RE Jim Stueck – CoAC - SB E TE Jan Armstrong - SB RE Jo Smith – SMOD - LR TE Ken Baker - SF TE Kristin Leucht – SVMOD - SF TE Clark Cowden - SD RE Doska Ross – SC/SE - MK TE Linda Culbertson - PA RE I. Daniel Lee – Treasurer - HM RE Jim Shepard - RS TE Wendy Tajima - SG Elected Assembly Members TE Forrest Claassan - LR RE Marian Battle - PA TE David Won – HEC SC

RE Maurice Caskey - SD E RE Ben Furuta - SG Also Present

TE Erin Thomas - RS Mr. Fried Wilson – Synod Staff Mr. David Suarez – Director of Finance RE Bill Hughes – Synod

Treasurer Elect for 2015 RE Elizabeth Hicks - PA RE Hagar Benitez - LR Opening Prayer Moderator Jo Smith opened the meeting with prayer Quorum The Stated Clerk reported that a quorum was present, and the Chair

declared that a quorum was present, a quorum being defined as 51% of the membership of the commission or as 9 of the 16 members present.

Agenda It was VOTED to approve the agenda with an additional item, an

invitation from First Presbyterian Church in San Diego to have the fall Synod assembly there.

Approval of the Minutes

It was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Commission of Assembly meeting of September 13 as corrected and to ratify and enter into the minutes the following action taken by an email vote on

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November 13 as follows: To approve the signing by Stated Clerk Doska Ross as corporate

secretary of a PILP loan for the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center on Lake Tahoe in the amount of $4,150,000 secured by the value of the property.

Check Signers for 2015

Doska presented a request to update the check signers for 2015. The names presented were Synod Stated Clerk/Executive Doska Ross; Synod employees David Suarez and Fried Wilson; Synod Treasurer Bill Hughes; Commission of Assembly Moderator Jo Smith and Synod Moderator Kristin Leucht. These signers were APPROVED.

There was a question raised as to having Synod staff as check

signers. It was VOTED to refer this issue to the Finance Committee for a recommendation.

Committee on Representation and Nominations

The Committee on Representation and Nominations presented three nominations : For three new positions as approved by the Fall Synod Assembly Commission of Assembly :

• Elizabeth Hicks – African American Female RE from Presbytery of the Pacific

• Hagar Benitez – Hispanic Female RE from Los Ranchos Presbytery

A third person has been asked, but has not yet accepted. For the Permanent Judicial Commission Class of 2017

• Peter Hintzoglou – White Male TE from San Fernando Presbytery

Hearing no nominations from the floor, it was VOTED to elect these

three persons. Synod Assembly It was VOTED to accept the invitation of First Presbyterian Church of

San Diego to be the site of the November 7 Assembly meeting. Meeting Dates for 2015

It was VOTED to schedule the Commission of Assembly 2015 meetings on the following Saturdays: February 28, May 30, October 3, and December 12.

Conversations with Synod of the Pacific

It was voted to send the following persons to the January 26-27 meeting with representatives from the Synod of the Pacific. TE Kristin Leucht (San Fernando Presbytery) - Synod Moderator RE Maurice Caskey (San Diego Presbytery) - Synod Vice-Moderator RE Jo Smith (Los Ranchos Presbytery) - Commission of Assembly

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Moderator RE Bill Hughes (Santa Barbara Presbytery) - Synod Treasurer RE Elder Doska Ross - Synod Stated Clerk and Executive TE Leon Fanniel (Pacific Presbytery) - HR and part-time synod staff RE Jim Shepard (Riverside Presbytery) - former moderator of presbytery) TE Elder Wendy Tajima (San Gabriel Presbytery) - Presbytery Transitional Executive

COR Workshop The Rev. Molly Casteel, Coordinator for Representation,

Inclusiveness and Ruling Elder Training will be in Southern California for a Committee on Representation training event for Riverside Presbytery. She would be available to do a training event for the Synod and the other presbyteries on Friday, February 13.

After some discussion, Erin Thomas, Wendy Tajima and Elizabeth

Hicks agreed to work with Doska to determine if there is interest in such a program and to develop the program.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

The minutes of the committee’s meeting of Thursday, December 4 were distributed before the meeting. Committee member Bill Hughes reported for the committee in the absence of committee moderator Jim Stueck.

For Information Foundation Agreement

The committee reviewed and approved the new Foundation agreement subject to clarification of redemption requests and dates in Section 3. Hospital Chaplaincy Program at LA County + USC Medical Center The committee approved the expenditure of an additional $15,500 from the accumulated interest of the Olmsted fund. This program has been funded by the Synod’s Olmsted Fund and four presbyteries – San Gabriel, Pacific, San Fernando and Los Ranchos. San Fernando has chosen not to fund its share of the cost ($15,500) for 2014. This additional Synod expenditure would cover for San Fernando’s missing payment.

For Action Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service

Background: This is one of the Community Centers that had been operated by the Synod for many years until they were turned over to the presbyteries. This property is still owned by the Synod, although Riverside Presbytery “oversees” the operator. The former Synod Executive Commission had approved the transfer of the property to the presbytery, but that has not yet been done. There are now serious concerns about the sustainability of the current operator and

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the future of the center. At this point the presbytery does not want the property transferred to them. It was VOTED to appoint a committee to determine and document the status of the property between Synod and Casa Blanca, and to determine the best long-term use of the property by Casa Blanca, Family Service Association of Riverside County, or another party.

Change of Reversionary Wording in Grant Deeds

Synod legal counsel Kay Gustafson has recommended clarifying the reverter clause language in grant deeds when property is being transferred from synod to the presbyteries or congregations. The Finance Committee recommended that the Commission of Assembly as the Trustees of the Synod should decide the role the Synod plays in retaining a reversionary interest in church property transferred to a presbytery or to a church in light of the Gracious Dismissal Policies adopted by the presbyteries. Upon further discussion and review of a paper prepared by Synod Legal Counsel Kay Gustafson, the Commission VOTED to refer the matter back to the Finance Committee with the material that Ms. Gustafson had provided and come back with a recommendation for the February meeting of the Commission of Assembly.

MINISTRY LAB NETWORK

Wendy Tajima presented a written report which is summarized below.

On November 6-7, 2014, the Ministry Lab Network (MLN) offered the first half of their immersion training for pastoral leaders that was tailored for the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii. While the quality of the training was very good and the participants were grateful for the event, the number of registered participants was quite small. There were 8 registered participants: three from Riverside, two from San Gabriel and one each from San Diego, San Fernando and Pacific. Only two of the participants had a strong connection to the Synod, which suggests that the word did go out widely in at least five of the presbyteries, but people still chose not to attend.

The total cost incurred by MLN for the November training sessions was $7,071.89. The MLN is seeking a commitment from the Synod to pay the original amount agreed on, which would be $2,400, so they can accrue this account receivable for year-end 2014. They are also suggesting that the Synod delay or rethink the January follow-up sessions to find ways to increase attendance.

The original plan was for the follow-up sessions to be held

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January 22 and 29, also at Claremont, with two different trainers, one focusing on maximizing volunteer and staff leadership and the other on financial management and stewardship.

One suggested alternative plan for 2015 would be:

• Cancel the January sessions. • Hold one-day sessions on the same topic, probably on

leadership development, in two locations on two consecutive days in mid-April.

• Each session would be hosted and focused on two neighboring presbyteries, working with their own members to maximize participation. For discussion purposes, these might include one session at Moorpark, focusing on and hosted by Santa Barbara and San Fernando presbyteries, and the other session at Oceanside or Solana Beach, jointly hosted by San Diego and Los Ranchos.

• There would be no registration fee, and possibly no formal registration, but the Synod would pay the MLN an additional $4,000 for the two sessions.

By holding the sessions in two locales, with presbyteries working

together to encourage their members to attend, and eliminating the registration process, it would be easier for people to attend. By holding the same topic on two consecutive dates, the MLN’s fixed costs of paying for and flying in two separate trainers would be reduced. Though either way this is costing the MLN as much as it is costing the Synod, this approach would ensure that about half of their costs would be covered.

Recommendations

• Commit to pay MLN $2,400 for the November training. • Replace the January training sessions with the suggested

alternative plan for April. • Commit to pay MLN $4,000 for the two April sessions.

Mark Brewer of MLN is open to suggestions and feedback on how to make these training sessions more accessible. The amount the Synod had allocated to MLN was $11,000. After this training is completed, there should be discussion of whether or how to spend the remainder.

It was VOTED to pay MLN $2,400 for the November training.

It was VOTED to make available up to $4,000 for MLN as they plan with the presbyteries for the two sessions in April.

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BRIDGES PROJECT

Wendy Tajima presented a written report which is summarized below.

At the Synod Assembly in March 2014, the Assembly voted to fund the Bridges ministry, which supports evangelism efforts in our local communities that are underserved by Christ’s church. The Assembly voted to fund five training positions for persons from the Synod in the Bridges program over two years with a total allocation of $15,000. Since the Assembly, questions have arisen about the Bridges fund, including:

• the exact amount of funding that each presbytery could access to work with Bridges

• the process by which they could secure those funds, and • what services provided by Bridges would be covered by those

funds. The recommendations presented were as follows: 1. Fund services with the Bridges program to support five

evangelism/new worshiping community projects in the Synod over two years with a total allocation of $15,000.

2. No one presbytery would receive more than $3,000 each, unless the $15,000 has not been used by November 2015. The exact services contracted for with Bridges will be decided on by the project and presbytery, and reported to the Synod Stated Clerk.

It was VOTED to accept these two recommendations of the report. FUTURE OF THE PRESBYTERIES TASK GROUP

Doska reported that the task force had met on November 13. Some members were interested in continuing with these meetings, others were not. She is working with the participants to determine if the group should continue to meet and, if so, then scheduling a meeting for those interested in continuing.

UPDATE ON HANMI CONGREGATION AND MINISTER TRANSFERS

Doska reported that she will be preparing a year-end progress report for the General Assembly. One congregation has been transferred and six or seven are poised to transfer early in 2015. It is quite likely that two or three congregations may be dissolved.

ADJOURNMENT Thanks and good-byes were offered to I. Daniel Lee who is

completing his three-year term as Synod Treasurer and to Jim Stueck who is completing his three years as Synod Vice-Moderator, Synod Moderator and Commission of Assembly Moderator. The meeting was closed in prayer by Hagar Benitz at 10:45 a.m.

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_______________________________ ______________________________ Doska Ross, Stated Clerk Fried R. Wilson, Journal Clerk

Presbyterian Women in the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii Report to the Synod Assembly -- May 9, 2015

January 10, 2015 The Together in Action program, “Sever the Shackles,” focusing on Human Trafficking was held at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverside. The program featured a readers’ theater “Survivor’s Stories: Then and Now”, the showing of the UNICEF documentary “Not My Life”, and the keynote speaker was Opal Singleton, sharing about the Million Kids program. March 2, “Water Surrounds Us, Water Sustains Us”, the Spring Gathering of PW was held at First Presbyterian Church in Encino. Wendy Gist, Mission Advocate for Hunger, Poverty and Peacemaking for San Gabriel and San Fernando Presbyteries spoke on water projects. Doska Ross, Synod Executive gave an update on what is happening with the Synod and Presbyteries both locally and nationally. She also installed the new PWS officers. Susan Skoglund will be our new PWS Moderator. Shari Stump, our Synod representative to the Global Exchange to the Caribbean reported on some of her experiences. Sharon Wakamoto, Synod representative to the Churchwide Coordinating Team commissioned those who will be attending the Churchwide Gathering in June. June 10 – 16 Our PWS will be hosting Farida De Costa from Curacao. She will be here as a Global Partner attending the Churchwide Gathering after her time here. She was one of the women who hosted Shari Stump while she was on the Global Exchange. June 18 – 21, 2015 The Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme is “One Body, One Spirit”. The Synod luncheon will be held on Friday, June 18 from 12 – 1:30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (across from the Hyatt). Kathleen Julian from Los Ranchos will be our Synod representative to the business meeting. Nermine Hanna from San Gabriel will be installed as the MAL for Middle Eastern Women on the Churchwide Coordinating Team. PWS is providing three scholarships to the Gathering. There is still time to register for the Gathering. The new 2015-16 Horizons Bible Study is now available both in paper and electronically. “Come to the Waters” is written by Judy Fletcher. If any group would like to hear more about the PW Global Exchange to the Caribbean, Shari Stump is available to come and speak. Submitted by Janice Takeda, PWS Moderator

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Future of Synods Conversation

May 9, 2015 at Synod Assembly

The task, to respond to this Item 05-04 directive from GA in 2014:

Direct that a new configuration of synod boundaries be established based on

an emerging sense of purpose, partnership, context and call

through a collaborative process between the synods and presbyteries

resulting in no more than 10-12 synods.

The synods shall report to the 222nd General Assembly (2016)

What has happened so far?

Synods across the country are having consultations with their presbyteries and/or are asking for results of internal conversations within a presbytery. In November, 2014 our Synod Assembly approved a task force consisting of one person from each of our seven presbyteries to work with Doska on this undertaking. [see below for names] This group in January met with a similar group from the Synod of the Pacific to discuss a possible merger; the conversation included the particular gifts and challenges of each synod and what we might see as benefits of such a merger. In June the same group will be meeting with a group from the Synod of the Southwest for a similar conversation. There is a possibility of a larger group coming together later this summer; this would include people from the five western synods.

At the April Forum of Synod Executives we shared what we are hearing in our synods about this topic. The consensus around the country is that there is little energy in the system to spend time, talent, treasure to pursue this goal of fewer synods since there seems to be no particular benefit to the presbyteries. It is rumored that there may be overtures sent to the GA next summer to rescind the action taken. But we can still profit from the larger conversation, even if nothing ends up being changed.

So we are asking for your thoughts on the questions on the other side, to be written down and shared around your table with 2-3 others. If you have something burning to be shared with the whole Assembly, feel free to do so after we have the table discussions.

Members of the Task Group (most of whom are current officers of the Synod)

Kristin Leucht San Fernando Jo Smith Los Ranchos

Maurice Caskey San Diego Bill Hughes Santa Barbara

Jim Shepard Riverside Wendy Tajima San Gabriel

David Won soon to be Pacific Doska Ross

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Questions to be considered around the tables:

1. What do you see right now as the purpose and call to your presbytery and to this synod?

2. How could an expanded partnership with (an)other synod(s) expand this purpose and call?

3. What are the ministries in your presbytery that are shaped by relationships with people in other presbyteries? Is the synod currently involved in that partnership; if so, how?

4. What benefits could be possible if we merged with another synod? What costs might there be?

5. What else would you like to share? Please leave this paper with your answers on the table so we can collate the responses that have been generated. You may identify yourself, or not, as you choose.

SSTF Report to Synod Assembly Spring 2015 

 Evaluation The Synod of Southern California and Hawaii has been in a sabbatical season for the last 18 months with the Synod Assembly handling the primary business of the Synod and a Commission of Assembly given interim authority for matters that arise between Assembly meetings. 

The objective of this arrangement was two-fold: First, it was intended to more closely link the business of the Synod with the direct representatives of the presbyteries - the commissioners - to better facilitate communication and give presbyteries more of a stake in the operations of the Synod. Second, it was to allow the Synod to see what functions needed to be supported. In response to an earlier evaluation it was recommended and approved that the Polity and Records committee be reactivated. 

In considering the experience of the initial 18 months the Task Force found that there was a significant learning curve as the Synod lived into this structure but with time it did help facilitate the better interaction of the presbyteries and the Synod. However, the Synod is still growing into this structure and the length of the sabbatical so far has not been long enough to fully evaluate this structure. 

One of the observations is that while it did improve the interaction more can be done to help the communication and connectionalism of the councils. However, with the process of electing commissioners being a presbytery function the Synod does not have a mechanism to facilitate balanced representation across the whole body of commissioners. To provide better inclusion and connectional relationships the Task Force strongly encourages presbyteries to take seriously the role of synod commissioners as conduits between the two councils - to represent the presbytery at the synod level and to return to and inform the presbytery of the work of the synod.  Recommendations and Action Items  The SSTF recommends the following actions to the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii: 

● The Spring 2015 Synod Assembly meeting be structured so that commissioners have additional interaction with the business of the Assembly through a time of meeting as commissioner committees with representatives of Synod related to various business functions. This will be an education process facilitated by the SSTF 

● [Action Item] The Spring 2015 Synod Assembly request that the Polity and Records Committee bring to the Fall 2015 Synod Assembly proposed changes to the By Laws and Standing Rules that would: 

○ Restructure the Synod similar to the sabbatical season with a Synod Assembly and a Commission of Assembly with interim authority 

○ Empower the Commission of Assembly to create needed committees and working groups to carry out the work of the Synod 

○ And that the majority membership of those committees and working groups should be composed of commissioners to the Assembly 

○ That the terms of commissioners to Synod Assembly be specified as two years and renewable once so that the commissioners bring continuity to the meetings of the Synod 

● The constituent presbyteries of the Synod are encouraged to nominate commissioners to the Synod Assembly who have an interest in the work of the Synod and are prepared to serve on a committee of the Synod in addition to their service as a commissioner to the Assembly meeting. The presbyteries are strongly encouraged to nominate and elect commissioners who will reflect the diversity of their presbytery with equal numbers of women and men and teaching and ruling elders. Racial ethnic representation should also be reflected and the Synod Nominating Committee should help balance this with the selection of at-large members of working groups. 

● That the SSTF continue its work to help evaluate and implement this process. 

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SYNOD ASSEMBLY May 9, 2015

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK

Ruling Elder Doska Ross

1. Declaration of a Quorum For Action

The Clerk recommends that the moderator declare that a quorum is present if the following provisions are met: Bylaws, Article IV, Structure, A. SYNOD ASSEMBLY, 9. Quorum A quorum of the Synod Assembly shall be sixteen (16) commissioners, at least eight of whom shall be ruling elders and at least eight of whom shall be teaching elders representing at least five presbyteries.

2. Adoption of the Agenda For Action

The Clerk recommends adoption of the Agenda as distributed.

3. Seating of Corresponding Members and Visitors For Action The Clerk recommends that corresponding members be introduced and be given voice for the duration of the meeting.

Consent Agenda

The next group of items is recommended for approval as part of a consent agenda or omnibus motion, which provides for efficient action on items that are presumed to be routine and non-controversial. All items on the consent agenda can be approved with one motion. It is important to note that any one commissioner can request that any item be removed from the consent agenda. The request does not require a second. Questions for clarification about any item may be raised without removing it from the agenda, but if a commissioner wishes to debate any item on the consent agenda it should be removed from the consent agenda.

The Stated Clerk recommends these actions:

4. Appointment of Journal Clerk For Action

The Clerk recommends the appointment of Ruling Elder Fried Wilson as Journal Clerk.

5. Minutes of the Synod Assembly of November, 2014 For Action The Stated Clerk recommends the approval of the minutes of the meeting of Synod Assembly held on November 1, 2014.

6. Reports of Related Bodies For Action

The Stated Clerk recommends that the distributed reports of the commissions, committees, and related entities be received for the record and placed into the minutes.

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The Stated Clerk recommends that the following information be received by the Assembly:

7. Report from the Synod Permanent Judicial Commission For Information

The following cases have been adjudicated since the Assembly met last on November 1, 2014: A remedial complaint, Kuh vs. Han Yang Session, inherited from Hanmi Presbytery, was dismissed on November 14, 2014. There were two remaining complaints (of the original nine) against Presbytery of Los Ranchos protesting the dismissal agreements reached by the Presbytery and the dismissed congregations. One of those complaints was dismissed on April 6, 2015 following approval by the Synod PJC of a settlement agreement agreed to by all the parties. The one complaint remaining against Los Ranchos Presbytery will go to trial if it is not settled. Two disciplinary cases were inherited from Hanmi Presbytery. On November 14, 2014 one was dismissed on the grounds that the Investigating Committee’s authority lapsed when the Presbytery of Hanmi was dissolved on June 21, 2014 The other trial has not yet been scheduled. Two other disciplinary allegations were filed against Hanmi ministers; the Investigating Committee decided not to file charges. On March 28 the PJC reviewed a request to have another IC appointed; this petition was denied.

8. Future meetings of the Commission of Assembly in 2015 For Information

The Commission of Assembly meetings are scheduled for Saturday, June 20 Saturday, September 26 Saturday, December 12 if needed

9. Next meeting of the Synod Assembly For Information

The Synod Assembly will meet next on November 7, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in San Diego.

10. Insurance Coverage For Information

The Stated Clerk reports that the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii has obtained property and liability insurance coverage with the Insurance Board to protect its facilities, programs, staff, and elected and appointed officers, per G-3.0112 in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Order. Proof of this coverage will be included in the minutes of this Synod Assembly.

11. Report of a Lawsuit Naming the Synod For Information

On May 6th the Synod was served with a Summons naming the Synod as a defendant in a lawsuit also naming the Presbytery of Santa Barbara Presbytery and the PC(USA) General Assembly. The documents have been forwarded to the Insurance Board who will handle any defense necessary.

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Synod of Southern California and Hawaii PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CONGREGATIONAL PARTNERING GRANTS PROGRAM PROTOCOL

In 2005, the Congregational Partnering Grants program was developed in the Synod and allotted an initial $300,000 per presbytery to be used as a grant for funding an outstanding project or projects aimed at new church development or revitalization within the Presbytery. An additional $150,000 per presbytery was allocated in 2013 for the same use. The application requirements when used as matching funds for a particular proposal or application seeking funding from General Assembly Mission Grants and/or Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP) must follow the specific guidelines for the particular program for which application is made. The Synod’s Congregational Partnering Grants program also may receive proposals for projects not funded through the General Assembly Mission Grant Program or Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP). Requirements 1. Presbyteries and their project(s) being supported must present an action plan outlining full participation in the life of the higher governing bodies on the part of both.

2. The Project(s) being supported is required to participate in Mission Giving to Presbyterian causes annually.

3. Matching Project Funds must be identified by the Presbytery before the project is funded by the Synod. Funds on hand as well as funds firmly committed by another entity will be considered. Synod may issue one lump sum grant per project. In the event such a project is discontinued, then all unused Synod Congregational Partnering Grant Funds are to be returned to the Synod for future use in another project within that Presbytery.

All grant applications should be sent to the Synod Office and must include a statement about the planned use of the Synod Congregational Partnering Grant, including

• A statement to support why this project is a presbytery priority. • Documentation of the specific source(s) of matching funds along with a copy of the

action authorizing its use by the council of the Presbytery or Presbytery at a stated meeting.

• The desired date(s) for the synod grant to be received. 4. The Commission of Assembly has a Congregational Partnering Grants Work Group that will review all applications. Members of the Work Group are available for consultation with those in the presbytery who are developing the application. The applicant must be in conversation with the presbytery regarding the proposed project. It is expected in this grant program, as well as those from the General Assembly, that the Presbytery has oversight and evaluation responsibilities for the ministries within its boundaries. The funding available in this program are “matching funds” in which the presbytery must participate. In order to facilitate timely action by the Synod to coordinate with the General Assembly deadlines, the Work Group may make its recommendation to the Commission of Assembly, which is authorized to act

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between meetings of the full Synod Assembly. The Work Group may also take its recommendation directly to the Synod Assembly. 5. Monitoring for Success: The Congregational Partnering Grants Work Group will receive copies of and regularly review all progress reports made by the project to the Presbytery, the Synod, and the General Assembly entities. Grant Application Forms and Resources The General Assembly Mission Grant Program has a detailed listing of the type of grants they fund and the criteria needed to be met in order to qualify for funding. There are application forms for each type of grant and instructions for completing the application. Other resources are also available, including a manual for grant writing, Please refer to the PCUSA website for this information and the available resources.

http://www.pcusa.org/search/?criteria=Mission+Grant+Program

To learn about the offerings from the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program:

https://pilp.pcusa.org/

For other types of proposals, the Work Group can provide some guidelines for preparing an application. Please make contact with the Synod for referrals to the Work Group for assistance.

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May 9, 2015 Congregational Partnering Grants Work Group Report For Action: The Work Group has reviewed the New Worshiping Communities Investment Grant Application for Iglesia Presbiteriana Agape (Agape) from Presbytery of the Pacific and recommends that it be approved for funding. Background: The Congregational Partnering Grants Program was begun by the Synod in 2006 using restricted funds held for New Church Development and Church Redevelopment. There was an initial allocation of $300,000 for each presbytery and a later allocation of another $150,000 for each presbytery. The program requires that the matching funds be provided by the presbytery, local church, the denomination or from some other source. This is the first grant request submitted by Presbytery of the Pacific. The Work Group has determined that this project meets all of the requirements of the Congregational Partnering Grants program.

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May 5, 2015 Elder Doska Ross Stated Clerk and Executive Synod of Southern CA & Hawaii Dear Doska: This letter is to accompany the NWC Investment Grant application for Iglesia Presbiteriana Agape. The application was submitted to both G.A. Mission Grant Program, as well as to the Synod Partnering Grant Program.

Why Wilmington for the Pacific Presbytery? The mission is there! While the community’s claim to fame is that it is at the center of the Port of Los Angeles, it is also known to be one of the least resourced areas of our city with social services to work with the needs of its residents. The population base is nearly 90% Hispanic, with the average age of residents being 28 years old. Wilmington is home to the oldest continuing ministry of “the old Los Angeles Presbytery, Calvary Presbyterian Church, which celebrates 145 years this year. That congregation does not have the language or cultural skills to reach the population base living in Wilmington. They care about the people living in their neighborhood and participate in the renewal of their neighborhood by sharing its facilities with Agape and joining in community activities to support Agape’s efforts.

The time is right! The Pastor Leader is a church planter with a proven track record with a community organizing background. The leadership core is bilingual, 25-35 years old. This next phase is focus on leadership development within the gathered community and making a difference in the broader community by addressing real needs. The ministry is growing and shows real promise. We are excited!

I have attached a page of the material from our Presbytery Stated Meeting on April 25, 2015. The minutes have not been done yet, but the actions were taken that made an initial two grants to Agape totally $35, 000. Those checks were given out at that meeting. David Won was present and can attest to that action. We will give one additional grant to Agape in the fall for another $5,000 for another piece of its work plan. Our finance office already received a check for $1,000 for from G.A. R/E ministries for part of Agape’s work plan around immigration education for its community. We would hope to have a matching grant from the Synod by June 30, 2015.

Thank you for your willingness to partner with us in this mission.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Presbytery of the Pacific

Stephen W. Smith

Interim Stated Clerk,

Linda L. Culbertson General Presbyter

6323 W. 80th St. Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-670-5076 Fax: 310-670-2006

www.pacificpresbytery.org

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PRESBYTERY OF THE PACIFIC

PRESBYTERY COORDINATING COMMISSION April 25, 2015

1.0000 The Presbytery Coordinating Commission met on March 21, 2015, and makes the

following report.

1.0100 SPECIFIC ACTION

1.0101 Approve a Lulu Stevens Grant for Calvary Presbyterian Church of Hawthorne in the amount of $5,000.00. The grant is for Food Ministry administered by the Calvary Deacons. The grant has been reviewed and approved by the Mission Interpretation and Promotion Committee and the Presbytery Coordinating Commission.

1.0102 Approve the General Assembly Investment Grant Application for Agape worshipping community. The grant is for $25,000. Agape will contribute $22,128, and other funds will come from the Synod money set aside for Pacific and a matching UCRF grant of $25,000. The Commission voted to approve the application and the UCRF grant.

1.0103 Approve a Lulu Stevens Grant for United University Church in the amount of $15,000.00. The grant is for two projects, the food ministry and homeless in and around MacArthur Park. The grant has been reviewed and approved by the Mission Interpretation and Promotion Committee and the Presbytery Coordinating Commission.

1.0104 Approve a Lulu Stevens Grant for Agape worshipping community in the amount of $10,000.00. The grant is for food for the street people of Wilmington. The grant has been reviewed and approved by the Mission Interpretation and Promotion Committee and the Presbytery Coordinating Commission.

1.0105 Approve a UCRF (Urban Church Renewal Fund) grant for Korean Presbyterian Church of Honolulu in the amount of $20,000.00. The grant is for the development of a second generation ministry. The grant has been reviewed and approved by the Presbytery Coordinating Commission.

1.0300 FOR INFORMATION

1.0301 The Commission VOTED to present the General Assembly Amendment to the Constitution as an omnibus motion along with the current status of the voting from across the church. The Commission also decided that someone should be prepared to speak to any Amendments that are pulled from the omnibus motion.

Office of Mission Program Grants, Presbyterian Mission Agency, Presbyterian Church (USA) 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396 http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionprogramgrants/ (888) 728-7228, Ext. 5230 / 5251 Fax: (502) 333-7251 Tim.McCallister@pcusa.org, Bill.Moore@pcusa.org

NEW WORSHIPING COMMUNITIES INVESTMENT GRANT APPLICATION

(SEPTEMBER, 2014)

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer. (Acts 2:42, NIV) Date Prepared January 23, 2015 New Worshiping Community (NWC) Name: Iglesia Presbiteriana Agape Date Worshiping Community Began Discernment process started on September 2013 Date When Seed Grant Was Approved July 2013 Worshiping Community Leader Rev. Martin Garcia Address/City/State/Zip 1160 N Marine Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744 E-mail Address revmg.agapepres@gmail.com Phone 323-246-8470 Web Site Address: https://www.facebook.com/IglesiaPresbiterianaAgape Partner Congregation Calvary Presbyterian Church Phone (310) 835-8333 (If Applicable) Address/City/State/Zip Same as above PIN # 00617 Contact Person Rev. Emmanuel Orendain E-mail Address egorendain@sbcglobal.net Presbytery Pacific Phone (310) 670-5076 Contact Person Rev. Linda Culbertson E-mail Address lculbertson@pacificpresbytery.org Synod Southern California and Hawaii Phone 213.483-3840 Contact Person Elder Doska Ross E-mail Address doskaross@synod.org All new congregations begin as new worshiping communities but not all new worshiping communities will become congregations.

At least one year after receipt of a Seed Grant, a one-time Investment Grant of up to $25,000 is possible and will provide for the next eighteen months. Approval of Investment Grants is conditioned upon real progress toward completing the tasks set forth in Investment Grants ordinarily require a dollar-for-dollar match provided by the combined contributions of the partner congregation, presbytery and/or synod. In-kind contributions for the match are acceptable. Waivers of the match will be considered on a case-by-case basis, upon request. Starting New Worshiping Communities. This application is available from the Mission Program Grants Office website and allows the writer to add typing space as needed. Being the church in the 21st century requires faithful creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial leadership to reach new generations and populations. This grant is designed to encourage the birth of new worshiping communities through congregations and presbyteries rather than to fund the expansion or support of existing congregations or programs. Additionally, we offer a Health Insurance Grant that provides supplemental funding to the partner congregation and/or presbytery in support of new church organizing pastors or new worshiping community leaders who would not otherwise be able to afford health insurance. This annual grant is for up to $1,500 and is twice renewable. The application is available at the Mission Program Grants Office website. Please answer the following questions in narrative form. Revised August 16, 2012

1. Please describe what you’ve accomplished during the Seed Grant including your partnerships with other

congregations, community organizations and mid councils.

As a background, Iglesia Presbiteriana Agape was dissolved by the Presbytery of the Pacific by the end of 2012, and beginning of 2013. However, a former group of members from Agape remained holding worship services using the chapel of Calvary Presbyterian Church. The Presbytery of the Pacific helped the group to get a preaching supply to continue the worship services. One of the pulpit supplies was Rev. Martin Garcia that started providing leadership to the church starting the last Sunday of April of 2013. Advised by Rev. Linda Culbertson, General Presbyter, Agape started a process of discernment to figure out the next steps of the group with the help of a Seed Grant. The group continued the services under the leadership of Rev. Martin Garcia and they also started of process of discernment and prayer to seek God’s direction in this process. At the same time the congregation entered in this process, Rev. Garcia provided pastoral guidance and leadership to the group and a numeric growth started. In one year, from being around 10, the group has grown to have around 50 people every week, including children. However, the following are the main findings in this process:

• The group decided to become an intentional bilingual worshiping community that will include everyone in the worship experience. With the help of technology, worship participants are able to experience the service in such a way that there is a blending of the use of language in English and Spanish to experience the liturgy having readings, prayers, and songs in both languages; and when needed bilingual sermons. As well, holding midweek services, one in English for the young adults, and one in Spanish for the first generation individuals. Children are receiving their Sunday school instruction only in English.

• The group likes a experiential type of worship, they like to be part of it. Therefore, in the crafting of this new Agape, we intentionally develop services that include the participation of all ages.

• In this process, the worship experience has been developed in such a way that is relevant for the participants using traditional liturgical elements and innovative formats of worship. Every Sunday, the liturgy is developed in a way that will be participatory and will include innovative ways to get close to God.

• The group is in a time where they want to be more present in the Wilmington community. The group has experience growth without even having an evangelistic effort to grow. However, this is the time to expand, and that is why we will have a re-launch of Agape, tentatively on Easter Sunday of 2015 (depending on funding, this date can be moved).

• Agape also will organize a Summer Camp for the kids in the community focus on peace building. Wilmington is an area with lots of violence: domestic, gang violence, bullying, etc. Therefore, this Summer Camp will focus on building peace and, it will even include a peace walk in the community. The one-week Summer Camp will close with a Peace and Health Festival that will happen on a block next to the church. This effort will bring recognition for Agape in the community, and even with the stakeholders of Wilmington such as LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department).

• Also, the core group involved in the process of discernment suggested moving the service to the larger sanctuary, with the idea to have more space to grow. Therefore, this moving to the larger sanctuary will be a re-launch for Agape. This re-launching will help Agape to start an outreach campaign in the Wilmington community. This re-launching will include a massive mailing process, an outreach activity in our local farmers market, and in some other venues where we can promote the church.

• Because the purpose of Agape is to reach the Latino community, one of the realities in the community is immigration. Due to the fact that the President’s Executive Order will impact the Wilmington community, Agape will schedule few informative sessions to keep our community informed about this executive order. Agape will develop these presentations with the help of the Missions Committee of the Presbytery of the Pacific and some community partners.

2. What are your current resources?

a. Develop an itemized balanced income and expense operating budget for the full grant period. Include income from the new worshiping community, partner congregations, mid councils, the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and other sources. Capital expenses should be displayed separately from the operating budget. See attached Excel Spreadsheet

b. What additional resources other than financial do you need? (Training, coaching, educational assistance, etc…) If I can put in order what I consider very important to plant a new church, this is the order that I would use:

• Coaching. I consider coaching critical to plant a new church. A coach helps the planter to be accountable to. Besides, the coach is going to give us a different perspective that some time, we as planters, do not see.

• Training. Because of today’s reality, church-planting training is essential to get new ideas, and to understand techniques to reach people according today’s world.

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• Resources. A good library of resources is essential to keep refreshing our minds and perspectives.

• Church Planting Conferences. Conferences are very refreshing for anyone planting a church; but not only for the planter but also to his/her Leadership Team. Conferences can really help the church-planting team to get new views to do things in the process.

• Use of Social Media and Web Site Design. Today, many people decide to go to church based on what is in the web site or in their social media. Therefore, to have a good web site connected to the right social media is very important. Therefore, a basic training on basic web site design and development of social media is very important for the church planter.

• Certificate in Church Planting. It does not hurt to get church planters in online/traditional classes to get a certificate in church planting. Many of the programs are very hands on, and will help me to create an organize design of developing this congregation from scratch.

• Fundraising. Fundraising is critical for the first years of a church. And not only to seek money for the church plant, but also to raise money to impact the local communities where we are developing our church. That is why is so important to understand how to fundraise to plant a new church.

3. Tell us about your about your ongoing discernment process as you have utilized the resource “Starting New

Worshiping Communities.” In addition: Agape Core Leadership group has gone through the five tasks once. The discernment process helped us to identify the following:

1) The direction to become an intentional bilingual congregation that incorporates both languages in the worship service and in the activities of the church. We also understood that within our congregation and community there are two groups: a) the first generation Spanish dominant group, b) the second and beyond generations that prefer to speak English. Therefore, intentionally, we have members of both groups in our Core group; our programs are designed to touch both groups (Sunday school in English, a Bible Study group in English and one in Spanish, youth ministry in English, etc.

2) Have more involvement in participating in the realities of our community. The women group started a distribution program for the homeless, we are getting involved with the elected officials in our community, we are engage in developing venues for our congregation to connect with what happens in Wilmington.

3) The need to move to the larger sanctuary in our nesting congregation since our space at the chapel is very

limited. We consider that the limited space we have also limits our growth and the type of activities we can do. We consider that we need to step in faith to really grow as a church.

We also consider that as part of the next stage of the process of planting this church, we need to engage again in a discernment process in six months to evaluate our direction and to make corrections if needed. Therefore, we understand that the discernment process is something that needs to be incorporated as part of evaluation of what we are doing and as a practice to stop and listen to the voice of God guiding us in this process.

a. Describe the theological identity upon which your new worshiping community is based. In this discernment process we have concluded that we are…

• A church where all are welcome. We believe that the love of God extends to every person, regardless of race, gender, sex, class, orientation or identity. When we set the table, everyone has a place. Everyone is welcome here.

• We take the Bible seriously. We read the Bible carefully. Sometimes—the best times—we wrestle with it together until it blesses us. For us, the Bible is a book in which we hear the voice of God.

• We are a church that respects the human mind and its thought processes. God speaks to us in many ways–not only in Scripture and Christian tradition, but also through science, history and human reason. All truth is God’s truth, and so we embrace the truth wherever we can find it.

• We welcome new ideas. We are open to new ideas, then we must be willing to change, grow and think outside the boxes in which we sometimes find ourselves. We need the courage to let go of ideas, notions and practices that we no longer affirm.

• For us, Jesus opens for us a pathway to God. Jesus, a Palestinian peasant teacher, began a reform movement within Judaism. His life and teachings offered hope and transformation to those at the bottom of society and to everyone in the world. For us, Jesus is the highest model for us to follow. Jesus opens for Christians a pathway to God, which becomes for us a mirror into our own human potential and a window into God’s love.

• Seek the Shalom-well being-of our church and community. As Christians, we want to create communities of faith where people care deeply for one another and seek to help heal a wounded world. Therefore, we affirm relationships where we nurture and sustain one another in difficult moments, where we encourage one another on our spiritual journeys and where we work together

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to create a better world. • We are incarnational and missional. We want to be a church that incarnates the reality of God to

this world through our actions and our lives. We want to be missionaries within our community.

b. Describe your vision for reaching those whom you feel called to reach. Agape Presbyterian Church concludes that our vision and identity would shift to a focus on primarily seeking to reach bilingual families in Wilmington, and through that conduit, Wilmington as a whole. By bilingual, we understand that we are called to reach the first generation Spanish speaker, and we are also called to reach the second generation and beyond type of Latino who is English-dominant. Then, we are called to create a worship space that represents those to cultural identities within the Latino community.

c. Describe some of your experiments in outreach that succeeded as well as some which failed.

What has worked best for us is relational evangelism. By relational evangelism (definition by Mark A. Copeland, 2011), we mean…

• A process of developing meaningful relationships with other people... o In which we allow the beauty of the gospel to first be demonstrated in our lives o In which we "build bridges" (develop relationships) with our prospects that allow the "traffic"

(i.e., the gospel) to flow freely and naturally o That which involves gradually developing relationships with the unchurch...

By working with an unlimited pool of contacts (family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc.)

By normally starting with those closest to us and working outward in "concentric circles of concern"

• The development of relationships that involve several progressive levels... o The initial contact o Becoming better acquainted o Being a servant o Being a friend o Sharing your faith o Witness of the "Body" o Exposure to the gospel o Invitation

Through relational evangelism, we were able to go from 10 to 50 (counting children) in about a year. This considering that we have not had a formal campaign since we were focused on the discernment process. For us, traditional forms of evangelism use with Latinos have not worked such as a special preacher, concerts, especial events, crusades, special movies, etc. Besides, in the Wilmington community, there is an association between those methods of evangelism to Pentecostal Christianity and we have found that many people in our community have an aversion of some of the Pentecostal practices. Relational evangelism helps us to show people another way to get closer to God.

4. Describe the gifts of your leadership team. How are you developing missionary leaders?

I would say that my leadership team has two type of gifts, those who have gifts that are focus on doing something: administration, service, music, worship, teaching, leading. And those who have the spiritual type of gifts such as: intercessors, prayer warriors, pastoral care, and that type of gifts. Now, in this process of working with the core leadership team, I can identify those who need to be developed as lay leaders, and I have two leaders who need to be developed as potential future ministerial leaders. Therefore, on one hand, I am forming those who will become the leaders of the local church; and I also need to become like a pathway to lead these two potential pastors to seek the direction of their personal call and find ways to provide for them theological education and formation as future clergy working in the PCUSA.

5. How are you making disciples of Jesus Christ? What goals have you set for participation in worship, study and

mission activities?

I believe in holistic evangelism. This means in a kind of discipleship that is concerned with every moment of every day in the lives of the people we are leading to be more Christ like. By looking at Jesus’ ministry and the early church, we see that to holistic discipleship involves someone training their disciple in Word, Relationship, and Ministry. By Word, we mean to teach them to learn how to make the Bible relevant to their daily lives. By relationship, we mean to build relationships that feature love, commitment, authenticity, vulnerability, accountability, and intentionality. And by ministry, we mean training disciples in service and evangelism.

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Service is any work done with the motivation to honor Jesus. This could be buying a cup of coffee for a coworker, or caring for those who have been marginalized by society and affected by injustice, making provisions for those who are hurting spiritually and physically. Evangelism is spreading the gospel by public preaching or personal witness. (Adapted from http://www.discipleshipdefined.com) Consequently, I believe that in this holistic process of discipleship, anyone in this process must be engaged in the whole life of the church according his or her particular gifts. Thus, we have set five goals of participation: 1) disciples in worship (worship attendance), 2) disciples making new disciples (number of professions of faith), 3) disciples growing in their faith (number of small groups or any other teaching engagement like Sunday school), 4) disciples engaged in mission (number of disciples doing outreach in the community, the region, the presbytery, the synod, or the General Church), and 5) disciples sharing their resources for mission (amount of money given to mission). I believe that these five goals cover the praxis part of discipleship, as well as the theological development of each disciple.

6. How does worship happen? How have you arranged for the sacraments to be celebrated?

I believe in participatory worship, and as Steve Atkerson defines it, “Participatory worship allows for a fuller expression of the spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit. It provides more naturally for the fulfillment of the various “one another” passages of Scripture. Such meetings are more meaningful to the congregation as a whole since the people “own” it in a sense, taking responsibility for what goes on. It encourages the members to get and stay involved since they can contribute to the proceedings in a truly meaningful way. The church also is not so dependent on the performance of a few extraordinarily gifted leaders (though they most certainly are still needed). In Agape, everyone takes part in the life of the worship service. Some read, some lead the music, some move the PowerPoint, others pray, others collect the offering, and others assist the Pastor to distribute Holy Communion. Everyone is engaged and if anyone writes something for the service, they are welcome to do it. Agape has decided to have weekly Holy Communion, based on the fact that John Calvin advocated for weekly communion, and we believe that Holy Communion is a symbol of God’s welcoming community, and as Dr. Martin Luther King put it, we are the beloved community, the fellowship of reconciliation. Where humans reconcile with God and with each other. Also, as followers of the heritage of the Presbyterian Church and the reformed ideas, in Agape we believe that baptism is the act of initiation into the Christian faith and into the Christian Church. It is not simply a blessing, but rather a welcoming into the family of faith and the first step in the journey that is the Christian life. It has little meaning if it is unrelated to a firm commitment to the ongoing life of Christian faith. In Agape, we believe and embrace the Presbyterian tradition, that both children and adults may be baptized. We also are encouraging the tradition of confirmation as a learning opportunity and important step in one’s faith journey where those who want to give this step are exposed to some of the key teachings of the Christian Faith, the history of the universal church and our local church, the life and work of Jesus, and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

7. How are you engaged in your community?

It is important for the members of Agape to be involved in the community. In Agape we believe in seeking the Shalom of the city (or seek the well being of the city). Therefore, Agape is currently involved in the following activities:

1) Monthly distribution of food and clothes to the homeless. This is a ministry of the women of Agape. 2) Few of the members of Agape are engage with the office of our City Council member: Joe Buscaino. 3) Distribution of gifts and turkeys for hand pick low-income families in our community.

These are the plans for the next 18 months:

1) Festival of Peace. This includes a peace walk, a health and fitness fair, and a concert. 2) Serving our Community Day. We are going to places in our community where we can do something for

those organizations. 3) The Good Neighbor Day. We are going to the community checking with our neighbors if they have anything

we can do for them (from taking the trash out to washing their car). 4) The Free Clothing Store Day. We are going to collect clothing from our own congregation, Calvary

Presbyterian Church, and other churches in our Presbytery. 5) Day of Thanks to our Police and Firefighters. We will have breakfast for them and we’ll seek other

sponsors from our community. 6) Distribution of School Supplies collected in the churches of our Presbytery. We will ask each church to

donate backpacks with school supplies inside, and we will distribute them to children screen by the local schools.

7) Informational Sessions for Undocumented Immigrants to explain about resources they can use if they apply

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for DACA/DAPA. These informational sessions will be organized to stop abuse to the immigrant families with scamming and false lawyers.

8) Free water distribution in our local farmers’ market and in bus stops during the summer. 9) Collaboration with other organizations in the community to bring volunteers.

8. What have you learned since this new worshiping community began?

Agape started its discernment process in September of 2013, during this time; we have learned important lessons about ourselves and about our community. These are some of the most important findings:

• Immigrant churches need to think what they are going to do with the next generations. According to a National Congregations Study, 16% of Latino churches have started an English service for the second generation, and even some of those 16% used to be Spanish and they turned to English now. In Agape, we believe that is the future and we are getting ready for that transition in the future.

• Bilingual services do not need to be a direct translation of everything that happens. A good bilingual service is designed in such a way that everyone understands what is happening and involves elements in both languages.

• A good Sunday school curriculum for children is a must if we really want them to learn about God and their faith. In Agape, we decided to use Godly Play for that very reason. Children were babysitted, but they were not learning.

• Sometimes it is harder to start with a group that has been in a church for a long time because they resist change. In this learning process, we have learned to engage the old guard in such a way that they feel taken in consideration in every change that is happening around.

9. How will you determine if your efforts are effective?

It is important to set benchmarks in our work and see results, and there are two common indicators that traditionally we use: attendance and offering. That is very important, however, there are better ways to measure the success, and that is the way Agape Presbyterian Church is going to do. These are the benchmarks we are going to use to measure success:

• Intentional Disciple-making. The church maintains an intentional discipleship process (from conversion to maturity) that results in the church consistently practicing spiritual disciplines, personal ministry, evangelism, and personal discipleship. The number of these disciple-making processes is going to let us know how successful we were.

• Expanding Network of Small Groups. The church will be organized into creating communities of small groups committed to developing life-changing relationships. The number of these small groups is going to let us know about our successes.

• Strong Leadership Development. Leaders in Agape will be taught and practice “incarnational and

servant leadership” and men & women will be developed as reproducing leaders.

• Sacrificial Giving. Church leaders teach and model biblical stewardship resulting in members and regular attenders actively involved in regular giving to the local church.

• Intentionally Missional. Reaching the lost dominates the church agenda, relying on God to work

through each member for conversion & retention growth, maintaining a collaborative and aggressive regional and global plan to plant churches.

• A Deep Spirituality that drives to Spiritual Growth. That people can be driven to become like

Jesus in order to develop the image of God in everything we do as a church. That the result of this process can move people to be more like Jesus.

10. Mid councils participating and giving oversight and assistance must provide on a single separate page, a

concise and independent evaluation of the current status of this NWC. Also, describe how you are maintaining regular contact with the NWC and your plan for continued support to help ensure sustainability in the following areas. ATTACHED

Date of Presbytery representative(s) meeting with NWC: April 22, 2015 (Meeting with reps

from Presbytery Coordinating Commission. There have been ongoing meetings with leadership core and Worshiping Community Leader and the General Presbyter.

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Note: Photos and/or videos are encouraged.

Please list below any funding that the New Worshiping Community is providing and funding that is expected from presbytery and/or synod, if any. Please list under “Investment Grant,” the amount that you ask the Presbyterian Mission Agency to disburse in support of the NWC. Finally, if another entity is providing resources, please list the amount under Other. Investment New Worshiping Community Presbytery Synod Grant Other TOTAL $22,128 $40,000 $35,000 $25,000 $15,500 $137,628

This proposal was reviewed and approved by the appropriate mission strategy body of the partner congregation and presbytery. Those giving oversight or providing assistance should date and sign below. Synod review and approval of this proposal is required if the synod is providing funding. The Office of Mission Program Grants makes grants in support of ministries that are related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). If a supported ministry separates from the denomination, the full amount of the grant may become due and payable. After obtaining appropriate partner congregation and presbytery approval and signature, e-mail as a single attachment the completed proposal to Tim McCallister and Bill Moore at the Mission Program Grants office. Disbursements for approved proposals will be made once leadership has started. Date Partner Congregation Designee (If Applicable)

March 21, 2014 (Approved by Presbytery Coordinating Commission) Date Presbytery Executive or Designee Date Synod Executive or Designee

(If Applicable)

Revised August 16, 2012

Mid Council Status Evaluation

Iglesia Presbiteriana Agape (NWC)

At the end of 2012, we closed our Hispanic ministry in the Wilmington community. We found that we had not been successful in our approach to ministry among a highly populated Latino community. The pastor left and most of the members of the former church left as well. But a small remnant made up their minds that God had work for them to do and it was to be in Wilmington.

As a presbytery, we have a commitment to this community which is the home of our oldest church, Calvary Wilmington. That church celebrates 145 years of continuous ministry in the Port of Los Angeles. Today Calvary is primarily a Filipino American congregation who also feels a commitment to this community. They have also planted a new PCUSA congregation in Las Vegas working with the regional presbytery there. Calvary is the partnering congregation for Agape and supports their ministry by sharing their facilities and providing some office assistance. The relationship between Calvary and Agape is very cooperative and positive.

The significant change is strategy for the Presbytery in Wilmington was to find a leader for this new worshiping community that had an established track record for planting churches in a Latino community context. The Rev. Martin Garcia has planted churches for the UUC, ELCA, and Disciples. He also brings the skills of community development, community organizing, and teaching to this work. Another change in strategy is that the Leader/Pastor is a tentmaker and not deriving his primary personal income source from the ministry.

We believe that this project has shown significant progress in articulating a vision, in developing of leadership and ministry, and in engaging in outreach in the community. We see growth in numbers to the point of changing worship space from the chapel to Calvary’s main sanctuary to have enough seating for even those currently attending and room to grow. Easter Sunday was the first Sunday service in the main sanctuary! Calvary and Agape worked out their worship schedules to accommodate this change.

• Liability/indemnity insurance for the NWC o Both the partner congregation, Calvary and the Presbytery carry insurance on the NWC.

• Memberships through baptism, weddings, etc. o Currently, the Leadership Team has a record and the partner congregation is holding

them on their roles until charter. • Oversight of the administration of the sacrament

o The Rev. Martin Garcia, Worshiping Community Leader, is a “teaching elder” of the Presbytery of the Pacific.

• Receipt of charitable donations and acknowledgement of their gifts o The Presbytery will be the fiscal agent and provide oversight.

• Sustaining leadership and resources in the NWC, such as finance and talent o Agape’s goal is to grow in the next two years to a level that they can offer support to a

pastor to at least cover a half-time pastor salary. Currently, 25-30 adults the church is collecting an average of $234 per week. If the congregation reaches the 100 mark, it can really cover a part-time pastor.

o Intentional training and development is being done weekly to raise up a bi-lingual group of leaders who will become the elders and deacons of this new church.

• NWC coach and the sponsoring session being maintained? o The NWC Leader is working with a coach from Bridges, a local organization working with

church planters in So Ca. The NWC Leader is also in a doctoral program in church planting at NY Theological Seminary.

o The General Presbyter meets with the NWC Leader monthly and quarterly meets with the core leaders.

The Presbytery of the Pacific appreciates our Synod and General Assembly partnership with us to invest in the future of a PCUSA witness among the Latino community of Wilmington.

Linda L. Culbertson

General Presbyter

Synod of Southern California and HawaiiGrants Applied Against The $450,000 Allocation Per Presbytery

As of 05/05/2015

Work Group 3.1bPink

Totals Los Ranchos San Fernando San Gabriel Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Hanmi Pacific Remarks

Fund allocation 2,400,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 Additional approved fund allocation 1,200,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 Sub-totals 3,600,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00

Fund usage/allotment: Paso Robles project (300,000.00) (300,000.00) Released in 2005 & 2006 Taiwanese PC NCD (20,000.00) (20,000.00) Fully released as of 2011 Hispanic/Multi Ethnic NCD (75,000.00) (75,000.00) Supposed to be for $150,000 of $25,000 per

year up to 2014, grant stopped in 2012 Anchor City Church NCD (25,000.00) Faith United PC (300,000.00) (150,000.00) (150,000.00) One time disbursements in 2006 Woodland Hills Transformation (70,000.00) (70,000.00) Disbursed from 2005 to 2009 Valle de Antilope NCD (80,000.00) (80,000.00) One time disbursement in 2008 Multicultural Youth LB NCD (50,000.00) (50,000.00) Fully released in 2007 African American NCD (90,000.00) (90,000.00) Fully released in 2007 Formosan NCD (45,000.00) (45,000.00) Fully released in 2007 Korean 1.5/2.0 NCD (50,000.00) (50,000.00) Fully released in 2007 Multicultural Ministry Downey & Fully released in 2007 Grace Multicultural Growth-LB (65,000.00) (65,000.00) Fully released in 2007 French Valley NCD (26,133.67) (26,133.67) Portion of $60,000, program closed in 2009 First Fontana NCD (150,000.00) (150,000.00) Quarterly payments from 2011 up to 2015 First PC-Altadena (50,000.00) (50,000.00) Three year grant up to year 2015 Pasadena PC-Vision of Hope (50,000.00) (50,000.00) 5 yrs funding, $12,000 for yrs 1 to 4, $2,000 on 5th Sub-totals (1,421,133.67) (300,000.00) (300,000.00) (250,000.00) (176,133.67) (120,000.00) (300,000.00) - -

Net unused allocation 2,178,866.33 150,000.00 150,000.00 200,000.00 273,866.33 330,000.00 150,000.00 450,000.00 450,000.00

SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII Committee of Cross-Presbytery Ministries

RESTRICTED FUNDS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES APPLICATION PROCESS Unassigned Restricted Funds of the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii are available for application by all presbyteries and sessions within the Synod. These councils may apply on behalf of racial ethnic constituency groups for mission work within its bounds or with a view to make a grant to another organization. CCPM Related Mission Partners may also apply for these grants as long as the project is supported by at least two presbyteries. There are some permanent funds, which generate an annual income stream; others on this list are primarily dependent on monies received in the previous year. The maximum amount for a grant will generally be $10,000 to $15,000 or the amount in the fund, whichever is less. The Synod will also consider a grant application in excess of this amount. It may also chose to award a grant recipient less than the amount requested in its initial application. Preference will be given to new programs or the creative expansion of existing programs. Grants are not intended to be used for staff salaries. Preference will also be given to projects where matching funds from local sources are available. Grants are made on a one-time basis and must be used within one year from the date a grant is distributed or the specified time period described in the application or grant letter. The grant will usually be distributed in a lump sum, but may be distributed as periodic payments. It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to provide a final written report on the project which will include. This will include a presentation at a meeting of the Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries and perhaps a broader group as well. The report should review the project and share with the group what worked, what did not work, and what could have been done differently. This is intended to provide a learning and motivational experience for all. The Synod may also require the recipient to provide periodic progress reports as a condition of the grant. Ordinarily, a governing body that has previously received a grant cannot receive an additional grant until an evaluation has been submitted or confirmation provided that funds were spent appropriately. A requesting council or Related Mission Partner must complete an application form describing the proposed use for the funds and the income and expenses of the project. Requests submitted by churches must be approved by the session and signed by the Clerk of Session. They also must be endorsed by the Presbytery Executive or an authorized presbytery representative. Requests from Related Mission Partners must be endorsed by presbytery representatives of at least two presbyteries. Requests from presbyteries are to be signed by the presbytery executive or authorized representative.

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APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS To be considered, application descriptions must be consistent with donor restrictions. Because there is a limited amount of money in the funds, the committee makes every effort to review each application based on completeness of the application, evaluation guidelines in the next section, merit of the program/project, and whether the program/project can be accomplished with less than the full funding request. In addition, the Committee encourages partnership with other governing bodies whenever possible. EVALUATION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES The Restricted Funds Work Group will review applications and make recommendations based on the factors set out below. Applicants should consider these guidelines as they are writing an application to the extent they are relevant for the particular project.

1. Does the project meet the restrictions for the particular fund? 2. What is the degree of Presbyterian involvement? 3. What is the availability of matching funds? 4. What amount of other support is provided by applicant, including volunteer

time and in kind services? 5. What percentage of applicant’s mission giving goes to support General

Assembly Mission? 6. Is the local church and presbytery current in its per capita giving? 7. What length of time has the applicant supported the project? 8. For start-up programs, what is the availability of other monies to continue the

program in the future? 9. How does the program promote the goal of partnership in carrying out the

applicant’s mission? 10. Where does this fall within the mission priorities of the applicant? 11. How many people does the program serve? 12. What is the amount of local support? 13. What is the evidence of ongoing commitment? 14. What is the program’s record of accomplishment? 15. What is the total program cost compared with the application request? 16. What will be the direct impact of the program on people? 17. For new programs, how quickly can the program begin?

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SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII APPLICATION FOR USE OF RESTRICTED FUND

1. To Be Completed by Requesting Session, Related Mission Partner or Presbytery Restricted Fund/Number (as stated on The Synod Restricted Funds list): If application was made to other restricted funds for same program/project, please list fund numbers:

Grant amount requested (must equal or exceed $500): $

Have you previously received a restricted fund grant?

Yes No Total Program/Project Budget (Please complete budget worksheet): $

If so, which year did you receive the restricted fund grant? Year: For Synod Use Only – Amount Granted $

Applicant name and address (presbytery, church or related mission partner): Designated program/project contact:

Name

Name

Address

Phone Number

City, State, Zip

E-mail Address

If applicant is a church (session), please provide the following information for the prior calendar year:

Church Membership Operating Budget

$ Amounts Contributed to Presbytery, Synod and GA (Excluding Per Capita)

$ Proposed Use: This should be responsive to Evaluation Guidelines found in the application instructions. Approved applications receive a one-time grant,

distributed in a lump sum. Grants must be used within one year of distribution. Please limit your response to sections a – d to no more than two pages.

a) Short Description (briefly describe the program/project for which funding is requested):

b) Is this an ongoing program/project or a new initiative (please explain):

c) Are funds being received from other sources to support this program/project? If so, what are the sources and how much?

d) Background (more detailed description of program/project, and please indicate partnership with other governing bodies or other entities):

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Proposed Use (continued): Budget for Project/Program (Revenue Should Equal Expenses)

Revenue Item

Amount

Expense Item *

Amount

GA Grant Requested

Individual Contribution(s)

Presbytery

Synod

Other: (Describe each item over 10% of budget)

Total Project Revenue

Total Project Expense

* List and describe each major expense item

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2. Presbytery Comment(s) on Proposals from Local Churches and Related Mission Partners 3. Required Signatures

Clerk of Session or

Related Mission Partner Signer Church Name or

Related Mission Partner Signature Date

Presbytery Representative Presbytery Name and Address Signature Date

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Approved by the Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries on November 15, 2008 Approved by Synod Council on December 6, 2008

Synod of Southern California and Hawaii Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries

Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Work Group (JPIC)

Guidelines Regarding Distribution of Peacemaking Funds

1. Said project or scholarship should address peacemaking as defined by the General Assembly

Peacemaking Program. a. Peacemaking in Families and Community Living

Create opportunities for people of all ages to develop peacemaking skills such as conflict resolution, mediation, or nonviolence training that will help them grow as peacemakers in their families, in the congregation, and in the community;

b. Community Ministries Work with and support ecumenical and interfaith partners and other bodies in their pursuit of social, racial, and economic justice, to confront racism and all other forms of prejudice, and to respond to people in communities, local, national, and worldwide, who are caught in poverty, hurt by unemployment, or burdened by other problems;

c. Study and Response to Global Issues Support human rights and economic justice efforts in at least one area of the world—through presbytery partnerships and sister countries;

d. Global Security Study global security concerns, work for worldwide arms control, and support alternatives to military solutions to international and civil conflicts;

e. Making Peace with the Earth Protect and restore the environment through study, advocacy, and individual and corporate lifestyle commitments.

2. It should speak to the church constituency and community-at-large about our responsibility to be peacemakers. The work of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program is guided by three affirmations outlined in Peacemaking: The Believers' Calling:

• The church is faithful to Jesus Christ when it is engaged in peacemaking. • The church is obedient to Jesus Christ when it nurtures and equips God's people as

peacemakers. • The church bears witness to Christ when it nurtures the moral life of the nation for the

sake of peace in the world. 3. It should be a project or scholarship grant to benefit or reflect the peacemaking mission of the Synod

and its Presbyteries. 4. Project fund requests should be viewed as seed money to generate other funds. The work group

should avoid on-going funding of projects. 5. The project submitted shall have endorsement and some funding of the Presbytery where the

project is located. It may include the request for matching funds.

The Process to receive Application(s) shall be as Follows Applications should be sent to the Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Work Group and its Chair via the Synod.

1. The Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Work Group, in coordination with the Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries (CCPM), establishes deadlines for the submission of applications.

2. The JPIC receives applications, selects projects and recommends allocation of funds to the CCPM. The JPIC reviews all applications received at each meeting, having received such applications from the Chair prior to the meeting.

3. The CCPM receives the report and recommendations from the JPIC and makes the final decision for distribution of the Peacemaking Funds.

Work Group 3.3 Lavender

Celebrating 33 Years of

Ministry 1982 -2015

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of REPL is to

encourage and provide

scholarship support for racial ethnic

Presbyterians within the Synod of Southern

California & Hawaii who are

considering ministry

vocations that will serve the

diverse ministry needs of the

Synod and the whole Church.

+ + + + + + + 2015-2016 OFFICERS

Ruing Elder

Hagar Benetiz, Chair

Ruling Elder Lois Hines, Vice Chair

Ruling Elder

Joan C. West, Secretary Rev. Dr.

Leon E. Fanniel, Coordinator

RACIAL ETHNIC PASTORAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Synod of Southern California and Hawaii

REPORT TO THE SPRING SYNOD ASSEMBLY MEETING May 9, 2015 - Magnolia Presbyterian Church, Riverside, CA

RREEPPLL —— AA BBrriieeff HHiissttoorryy .. .. .. ffoorr nneeww CCoommmmiissssiioonneerrss The REPL program was developed in response to a 1979 Synod task force study on the growing need for pastors of racial ethnic congregations within the Synod and nationally. In 1982, the Executive Presbyters and the Synod Executive requested the task force to "draw up a 'Synod level Ethnic Minority Scholarship Fund.'" The Synod Assembly approved this program in 1982. Initial funding came from presbyteries, congregations, Racial Ethnic Caucuses, and individuals. These funds were invested with the Presbyterian Foundation, with the interest continuing to be used to provide the primary financial source for scholarships. The initial individual scholarship grant in1983 was $200.00.

2014 FALL SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE - Summary:

The 2014 Fall REPL scholarship cycle provided scholarships and other supportive services for the winter (2015) academic semester or quarters. This was the first year for two cycles to accommodate students who did not apply during the spring cycle. One (1) racial ethnic seminarian applied during this period. The following seminarian received a scholarship through the fall application process:

Stephen I. Robertson - PAC - FTS 5,000.00

(PAC - Pacific Presbytery) (FTS-Fuller Theological Seminary)

NOTE: During the 2014-2015 academic year, five (5) seminarians received scholarships. This is the first time in the history of the REPL program that we have been able to give a maximum scholarship of $5,000.00, due in part to the smaller number of applicants. The new maximum was greatly needed because of the increase in tuition at all of the seminaries. Funding for the Fall 2014 scholarship cycle came from REPL Restricted Funds.

The total number of REPL scholarships awarded from 1983 thru January, 2015 is approximately 335 with a total amount of $372,375.00.

2014 - 2015 REPL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: The committee meets five (5) times yearly. Our November2014 meeting included the review of scholarship applications received in our Fall Scholarship cycle. Our January 2015 meeting included the interview of our Fall cycle applicant. The April 2015 meeting (Conf. Call) included the election of new officers for 2015-2016. We are grateful to the Union Church of Los Angeles for hosting our regular meetings for the past several years and Monte Vista Grove Homes for hosting our 2014 August meeting for interviews. We will continue to meet at MVGH during 2015.

REPL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: We are deeply grateful for the capable and faithful service of our REPL Committee: Class of 2014: Elder Hagar Benitez (At-large –LR) - Rev. Ken B. Ly, Chair (At-large -SG) Class of 2015: Elder James Furuya (At-large - AMC – PAC) - Elder Lois Hines (At-large –NBPC-SC-PAC) Class of 2016: Rev. Daniel Bahng (AMC / Korean Conf. SG) - Elder Joan C. West, Secretary (NBPC-SC-PAC).

A Special "Thank You" to RULING ELDER JAMES FURUYA (PAC/AMC), one of the organizing members of REPL and the REV. KEN B. LY, (SG) a former REPL recipient, who has also served the past two years as Chair. Both have provided significant leadership. We accepted their resignations with deep regret. We also extend a warm welcome to the REV. DR. STEVE YAMAGUCHI (LR), a former REPL recipient, who will join the Class of 2017 along with Ruling Elder Hagar Benetiz.

Work Group 3.4 Lavender

SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIFinancial Report-REPL Restrictred Funds

As Of 12/31/2014

A. REPL Donated Funds:

Adjusted balance of donated REPL funds as of 12/31/2013 22,723.68$

Donations for 2014: Presbytery of San Gabriel (LaVerne Heights PC) 900.00 Bill Hughes 300.00 Presbytery of Santa Barbara 658.00 1,858.00

B. REPL Disbursements: Mileage-Joan West (97.44) Scholarship* (12,349.61) Meeting expenses-MVGH (25.00) Promotion & Marketing-D. Bahng web development & maintenance (395.00) (12,867.05)

C. Tentative Balance of Fund as of 12/31/2014 11,714.63$

D. Other REPL Restricted Funds: James & Alice Furuya Fund Balance as of 11/24/2014 65,136.83$ Fair market value of REPL account with the Foundation Balance as of 09/30/2014 116,448.72 Interest from Greenlee Memorial Funds ($1,150.39 utilized for scholars Balance as of 09/30/2014 84.57 Total 181,670.12$

E. Grand Total of REPL Funds (C + D) 193,384.75$

* Total scholarship disbursement amounted to $13,500.00, only $12,349.61 was taken from REPL donated funds, the remaining balance of $1,150.39 was taken from the interest derived from Greenlee Memorial Funds.

David Suarez, Director of Finance

Synod of Southern California and Hawaii Synod Assembly

May 9, 2015 Finance Committee Report For Action: The Committee recommends that the Synod Assembly authorize the Synod Finance Committee to enter into negotiations for the sale of the property in Riverside, California that is currently occupied by the Casa Blanca House of Neighborly Services (CBHNS) and authorize the Commission of Assembly to approve a final sales agreement. Background: CBHNS has provided social services to its neighborhood since the early 1950’s. The current operator has expressed an interest in purchasing this property in partnership with Family Service Association (FSA), a large, well-financed provider of social services in the greater Riverside County area. The Finance Committee believes it is in the best interests of the Synod to move forward with these negotiations. For Information: At the request of the Commission of Assembly, the Synod Finance Committee has reviewed the current reversionary language used by the Synod when transferring a Synod-owned property to the presbytery or the local congregation. Upon the advice of our legal counsel, the committee believes that the language faithfully upholds the denomination’s trust clause.

CoA 2.3 Cream

Synod of Southern California and Hawaii

SYNOD ASSEMBLY May 9, 2015

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK – Part 2

Ruling Elder Doska Ross

12. Review of Presbytery Minutes For Action On January 22, the Stated Clerks of Los Ranchos and Riverside Presbyteries met with the Synod Stated Clerk to review their presbytery minutes since they had were not present for this review in July 2014. The Clerk recommends that the following report of the Review of Records be approved and have it spread on the minutes of the meeting of the Synod Assembly.

Approve with exceptions: Presbytery of Los Ranchos Presbytery of Riverside

13. Report of Committee on Representation and Nominations For Action On November 1, 2014 the Synod Assembly approved adding three new members to the

Commission of Assembly, “one from each major non-white racial group (African-American, Latino, Asian/Asian-American) but not restricted to members of the old Synod-related caucuses.”

On November 21, 2014 the Committee on Representation and Nominations nominated Ruling Elders Hagar Benitez (Los Ranchos) and Janice Takeda (San Gabriel) as members of the Commission of Assembly. On December 11, 2014 Elizabeth Hicks was nominated to serve on the CoA as the third person in this category. Both Hagar and Elizabeth were contacted and immediately agreed to serve; they were approved by the Commission of Assembly as new members on December 13, 2015. Janice Takeda had been out of town and agreed to serve on December 23. Since the Commission of Assembly has not met since December 13, 2014 and has not confirmed her, the Stated Clerk recommends that the Synod Assembly elect Ruling Elder Janice Takeda to the Commission of Assembly.

14. Commission of Assembly Action since December For Information The Commission of Assembly is responsible for electing the members of the Committee on Representation and Nominations. These four people have been elected to serve in the Class of 2017; three of them will be starting a second term and Sharon Wakamoto is a new member: Martha Kadue Ruling Elder Pacific Presbytery Sylvia Karcher Teaching Elder Riverside Presbytery

Paul Reeves Teaching Elder Los Ranchos Presbytery Sharon Wakamoto Ruling Elder Los Ranchos Presbytery

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SYNOD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII

SYNOD ASSEMBLY STATED MEETING MONTE VISTA GROVE HOMES

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Saturday, November 1, 2014

PLENARY I CALL TO ORDER The Synod of Southern California and Hawaii met in its 58th Stated Meeting on November 1, 2014, at Monte Vista Grove Homes, Pasadena, California. The Moderator Ruling Elder Jo Smith called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. with an opening prayer. The Christ candle was lit. ATTENDANCE (By Presbytery, noting absences, excuses and vacancies) Commissioners

(E = excused; A = absent; V = vacancy) Presbytery Los Ranchos Rev. Forrest Claassen Rev. Tom Cramer Rev. Michael Haggin Rev. Ann Oglesby-Edwards

V Rev. Ms. Sue Currie Ms. Sharon Wakamoto Mr. Charles Wakamoto

V Elder V Elder Pacific Ms. Marian Battle Ms. Martha Kadue Mr. Paul Nibarger

V Elder Rev. Sung Chang Rev. Linda Culbertson Rev. Leon Fanniel

E Rev. Sunny Kang

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Riverside

E Ms Margaret Merhoff Mr. Jim Shepard Rev. Sam Roberts

E Rev. Erin Thomas San Diego Rev. Clark Cowden

E Rev. Scott Mitchell E Rev. Daniel So Rev. Ray Sperling Mr. Maurice Caskey Ms. Bridget Meckley Ms. Mary Beck (alternate)

E Mr. Peter J’ernantes Mr. Tom Wickstrom San Fernando

E Ms. Areta Crowell Ms. Carol Hiestand Rev. Ken Baker Rev. Darrel Meyers San Gabriel

E Rev. Martha Campbell E Rev. Twining Campbell V Rev. Mr. Sterrett Collins Mr. Ben Furuta

V Elder Santa Barbara Ms. Mickey Stueck Mr. Larry Lindsay

E Rev. Rolfe Granath Rev. Jan Armstrong (alternate) Rev. Jeffrey Bridgeman

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Officers Ms. Jo Smith, Moderator Ms. Doska Ross, Stated Clerk Mr. Jim Stueck, Moderator of Commission of Assembly

Mr. I. Daniel Lee, Treasurer Rev. Kristin Leucht, Vice-Moderator

Corresponding Members Rev. David Won Former Synod Moderator Mr. Jim Stueck Former Synod Moderator

Those present to report, guests and staff Ms. Hagar Benitez Presbytery of Los Ranchos Rev. Timm Cyrus Presbytery of the Pacific Rev. Diane Frasher Presbytery of Riverside Ms. Rosario Orosco Presbytery of San Gabriel Rev. Margarita Reyes Presbytery of San Gabriel Mr. Steve Salyards Presbytery of San Gabriel Ms. Susan Skoglund Presbytery of Riverside Mr. Bob Smith Presbytery of Los Ranchos Rev. Wendy Tajima Presbytery of the Pacific Rev. Joshua Yee Presbytery of the Pacific Mr. David C. Suarez Director of Finance Mr. Fried Wilson Synod staff

WELCOME FROM MONTE VISTA GROVE HOMES WELCOME FROM THE PRESBYTERY OF SAN GABRIEL Interim Executive Presbyter the Rev. Wendy Tajima welcomed the commissioners. REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK – Part 1 Elder Doska Ross reported. Declaration of a Quorum The Clerk advised that a quorum was present and the Moderator declared a quorum present. A quorum as stated in the Bylaws, Article IV, Structure, A. Synod Assembly is as follows: A quorum of the Synod Assembly shall be sixteen (16) commissioners, at least eight of whom shall be ruling elders and at least eight of whom shall be teaching elders, representing at least five presbyteries.

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Adoption of the Agenda The Clerk recommended and the Assembly VOTED to adopt the Agenda. Seating of Corresponding Members The Assembly VOTED to seat former Synod Moderators Ruling Elder Jim Stueck and Teaching Elder David Won as Corresponding Members and to seat with voice all those who are presenting reports. Consent Agenda The Assembly VOTED to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. To approve the appointment of Fried Wilson as Journal Clerk. 2. To approve the minutes of the March 29, 2014 meeting of the Synod Assembly as

included in the documents sent with the call to this meeting. 3. To accept the resignation of Judith Hirsch-Fikejs from the 2017 class of the Permanent

Judicial Commission. 4. To approve that the Synod Assembly meet in 2015 on April 11, 2015 and November 7,

2015 at appropriate locations to be determined. 5. To approve the following report of the Review of Records and have it spread on the

minutes of the meeting of the Synod Assembly.

Approve without exceptions: Presbytery of San Diego Presbytery of San Fernando Presbytery of San Gabriel Approve with exceptions: Presbytery of Santa Barbara Presbytery of the Pacific

The minutes of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos and the Presbytery of Riverside will be reviewed before the end of 2014.

The following items were reported for information. 1. Report of the Synod Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC) The following cases have been adjudicated since the Assembly met last on March 29, 2014:

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• Kuh & Kim v Hanmi Administrative Commission was dismissed on May 19, 2014 by the

General Assembly PJC because the complaint did not state a claim for which relief could be granted. (Attachment 1)

• Three consolidated cases called Kuh vs. Han Yang Session and inherited from Hanmi Presbytery were dismissed in July; the dismissal of one is being protested at a hearing on November 14, 2014. (Attachment 2)

• Nine complaints against Presbytery of Los Ranchos were filed with the Synod PJC to protest the dismissal agreements reached by the Presbytery and the dismissed congregations. Seven of those complaints were dismissed on September 26, 2014 following approval by the Synod PJC of a settlement agreement agreed to by all the parties. The two complaints remaining against Los Ranchos Presbytery are expected to go to trial. (Attachment 3)

• Two complaints combined as Kang et al v Hanmi Presbytery were dismissed on September 26, 2014 because further judicial review and action was not indicated. (Attachment 4)

• Two disciplinary cases have been inherited from Hanmi Presbytery. One goes to trial on November 14, 2014 and the other trial has not yet been scheduled.

• Two other disciplinary allegations have been filed against Hanmi ministers; they are being investigated.

Please pray for the Synod PJC members and all involved as they deal with this heavy load.

2. Permanent Judicial Commission Roster The Stated Clerk as required by the Book of Order at D-5.0206b reported the names of the following members of the Synod Permanent Judicial Commission whose terms have expired in the last six years. Class of 2013 Class of 2011 Class of 2009 Rev. Paul Bang-uk Chun Elder Jane D. Douglass Rev. Osvaldo Garcia Rev. Ann Hayman Elder Patricia Niles Rev. David Morris (deceased) Elder Linda Therien Elder Jean Vieten Elder Barbara Sullier

Elder Michael Williams 3. Report of the Hanmi Executive Commission Upon direction from the 221st General Assembly in Detroit, the members of this Administrative Commission have been appointed by the Assembly Moderator, Jo Smith:

• Susan Skoglund, Moderator, Ruling Elder, Riverside Presbytery • David Won, Clerk, Teaching Elder, former Hanmi Presbytery • Ann Hayman, Teaching Elder, Pacific Presbytery • Mark Hong, Teaching Elder, Los Ranchos Presbytery • Jo Smith, Ruling Elder, Los Ranchos Presbytery • Jim Stueck, Ruling Elder, Santa Barbara Presbytery

The Administrative Commission is reporting at today’s meeting in a separate document.

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4. Report of 2013 Audit Approval The Secretary of the Corporation (the Stated Clerk) reports that the Synod Commission of Assembly, acting as the Trustees of the Corporation, received the report of the Independent Auditors for the year ending December 31, 2013 at the meeting of the Committee of Assembly on September 13, 2013. The full Audit is included in these minutes as Attachment 5. 5. Report on Related Entities’ Audits The Synod of Southern California and Hawaii has a direct relationship with others that engage in mission and ministry on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The following corporations have accountability to the synod through (1) election of their trustees by the synod, (2) an ex officio member of their boards designated by the synod, (3) concurrence of the synod in changes to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, and (4) an annual report, including a copy of the audit, made to the synod annually.

Monte Vista Grove Homes, Inc. Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc.

Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Commission, Inc. The Clerk has received the approved Audit for 2013 from Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center (Attachment 6). The 2013 Audit for Monte Vista Grove Homes is in process, as is the Financial Review for Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc. (Attachment 7); PCCCI will contract for a full audit for the year 2014 early in 2015.

6. Report from Presbyterian Men The annual written report of Presbyterian Men of the Synod is included in the reports that have been made available on the website and in print and is included as Attachment 8. REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY OF LOS RANCHOS Associate Presbytery Pastor Tom Cramer presented the report. He described the presbytery’s experiences with its New Worshiping Communities such as the one that has been started in an RV Park. He also highlighted New Hope Church their new church development in Orange. A video was shown about the church and its program to bring music to children attending public schools in the area. The video was shown at this year’s General Assembly and was awarded the grand prize in a video competition at the Assembly. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION AND NOMINATIONS – PART 1 Martha Kadue, a member of the committee, gave the report. She called attention to the written report of the committee and the names to be placed in nomination. The election is scheduled for

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later in the assembly, but a review of the written report will give commissioners the opportunity to see where there are additional vacancies. She also drew attention to the statistical report of the Synod committees and commissions that was prepared by the committee. This report is included on the following page.

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REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF PENSIONS The Rev. Clayton Cobb, the regional representative for the Board of Pensions, reported. He spoke about the changes coming in 2015 with dependent medical coverage. He also covered the basics of the 403b savings plan which is also available to all non-ministerial employees of churches and councils. He emphasized the use of Flexible Spending Accounts which allow employees to pay for medical charges and childcare costs using pre-tax dollars. While the Board of Pensions does not offer these plans, they do offer advice and help in setting up such plans. He encouraged churches and councils to contact him to discuss ways that they can become better employers. REPORT FROM THE PRESBYTERY OF SANTA BARBARA Executive Presbyter Jan Armstrong reported. He spoke about the Front Porch Project, their campus ministry project in San Luis Obispo, and Mission Street Church, their new church development in Camarillo. Their campus ministry project is currently attracting 300-400 students to their meetings. The first service of Mission Street Church was held on October 26 and attracted between 150 and 200 people. REPORT OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF THE SYNOD Susan Skoglund presented a written report which is provided here in its entirety. Summer Conference at Chapman University, July 11-13, 2014 “The River of Hope Flows On: Building Bridges of Love” I Corinthians 13:13 The keynote speakers were The Rev. Cheryl Raine, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Garden Grove and Beth Patton, Director of Worship, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach. The two worked together to present sessions in which they compared the steps to building a real bridge to building a bridge of love. Interactive and hands-on activities were included. A variety of workshops were led by women leaders from within our Synod including one by Synod Executive Doska Ross and a forum on Gun Violence led by Ruth Mandernach and Lynne Jackson. Conference co-deans were the Rev. Sylvia Karcher and Elder Sharon Wakamoto. PWS Fall Gathering – October 18 at Westminster Gardens, Duarte, 9:30-3:30 Horizons Bible Study with the Rev. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty “II Corinthians: Reconciling Paul” Rev. Hinson-Hasty is the author of the Horizons Bible study for this year. She teaches at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. The Rev. Sandy Tice led the opening worship. About 130 attended the event.

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PW Global Exchange to the Caribbean Shari Stump from Covenant, Westchester will represent our Synod on this trip the beginning of November. Upon her return she will be sharing her experiences with PW and other groups. If you would like to have her give a presentation, contact her. Together in Action – January 11, 2015 at Calvary Church in Riverside, 12-4 PM PW will hold its third Day of Action focusing on Human Trafficking. The program, “Severing the Shackles” will feature a readers’ theater, a panel discussion and a speaker. The youth of Calvary will be participating in the program. We invite other youth and families with teens and preteens to join us. Traffickers especially target teen agers. PW Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis, MN, June 18-21, 2015 “One Body, One Spirit” We would like to have a large group representing our Synod at this Gathering. Our Synod is represented on the plenary planning team for the event by Susan Skoglund, chair, and Janice Takeda. Shari Stump is also working on planning one of the events at the Gathering. Registration information will be available the beginning of next year. The PWS is offering three scholarships.

END OF REPORT REPORT ON SYNOD RESTRICTED FUNDS Elder Jane Vásquez, moderator of the Restricted Funds Work Group, reported. She reviewed the funds which are available for use upon application to the Synod with the approval of the Work Group and the Commission of Assembly. Two groups that had received Synod restricted funds then reported on their projects. Rev. Timm Cyrus reported on the Pacific Water Walkers Summer Camp which provides a camping experience for urban youth, many of whom have to worry about gang violence in their neighborhoods. His presentation included a video that had been filmed at last summer’s camp. The Rev. Marguerite Reyes, Elder Hagar Benitez and Ms. Rosario Orosco, moderator of Hispanic Women of the Synod, reported on their August leadership retreat. Through the Synod grant they were able to give scholarship assistance to all of the attendees as well as to pay for the retreat leaders. REPORT FROM RACIAL ETHNIC PASTORAL MINISTRY Re. Leon Fanniel provided a written report which is presented here in its entirety. REPL — A Brief History . . . for new Commissioners The REPL program was developed in response to a 1979 Synod task force study on the growing need for pastors of racial ethnic congregations within the Synod and nationally. In 1982, the Executive Presbyters and the Synod Executive requested the task force to "draw up a 'Synod level Ethnic Minority Scholarship Fund.'" The Synod Assembly approved this program in 1982. Initial funding came from presbyteries, congregations, Racial Ethnic Caucuses, and individuals. These funds were invested with the Presbyterian

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Foundation, with the interest continuing to be used to provide the primary financial source for scholarships. The initial individual scholarship grant in 1983 was $200.00.

2014 SPRING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Summary:

The 2014 Spring REPL Program year provided scholarships and other supportive services for four (4) racial ethnic students within the Synod who are pursing theological education in preparation for a ministry vocation. The following seminarians received scholarships through the spring application process:

S. Edward Yang - SG - FTS $ 2,000.00 Rosario Orosco - SG - FTS 5,000.00 Rev. Martín García - PAC - NYTS 3,500.00 Rev. Grace Kim - PAC - CST 3,000.00

Total $13,500.00

(PAC - Pacific Presbytery; SG - San Gabriel Presbytery; CST-Claremont School of Theology; FTS - Fuller Theological Seminary; NYTS - New York Theological Seminary)

The total number of REPL scholarships awarded from 1983 thru September, 2014 is approximately 334 with a total amount of $367,375.00.

NOTE: This is the first year in the history of the REPL program that we have been able to give a maximum scholarship of $5,000.00, due in part to the smaller number of applicants. The new maximum was greatly needed because of the increase in tuition at all of the seminaries. Funding for the Spring 2014 scholarships came from REPL Restricted Funds and one Synod Restricted Fund for Hispanic seminarians.

2014 REPL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: The committee meets five (5) times yearly – January, March, May (to review of applications and selecting applicants for the required interview), August (for scholarship interviews) and November. Our November meeting will include the review of scholarship applications received in our Fall Scholarship process. This will be our first year to have two application periods (Spring & Fall). To date we have three (3) inquiries re: scholarships with one (1) in the process of completing the application form. We are grateful to the Union Church of Los Angeles for hosting our regular meetings and Monte Vista Grove Homes for hosting our 2014 August meeting for interviews.

REPL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: A Special "Thank You" to our faithful committee. Class of 2014: Elder Hagar Benitez (At-large –LR Presby.) - Rev. Ken B. Ly, Chair (At-large -SG Presby.) Class of 2015: Elder James Furuya (At-large - AMC – PAC Presby.) - Elder Lois Hines (At-large –NBPC-SC-PAC Presby.) Class of 2016: Rev. Daniel Bahng (AMC / Korean Conf. SG Presby.) - Elder Joan C. West, Secretary (NBPC-SC-PAC Presby.)

END OF REPORT REPORT OF THE JUSTICE, PEACE AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION WORK GROUP Work Group moderator the Rev. Darryl Meyers presented a written report that is presented here in its entirety. JPJC-SY, with representatives from all seven of Synod's Presbyteries, meets quarterly to:

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1. Receive reports of activities within our presbyteries that deal with vital issues or

programs relating to peacemaking, justice, and the environment.

2. Share concerns, reports, news, personal involvements, communiques from General Assembly and its organs that are involved with peacemaking, justice, and the environment.

3. Receive, usually via presentations, regular updates by Dr. Tom English, our Synod's

Creation Care specialist.

4. Review requests for funding assistance toward participating in conferences or trips related to JPIC concerns, and to help provide some seed money toward enabling projects or programs endorsed by presbyteries or congregations and that are according to "Guidelines Regarding Distribution of Peacemaking Funds." Such JPIC-SY Disbursements for 2014 are:

* Grant for New Orleans Mission Trip - Presbytery of the Pacific $5,000

* Grant to Anita Hendrix for Mosaic of Peace Conference 300

* Grant to Richard and Ann Ruppert for Mosaic of Peace Conference

600

* Grant to Meggie Anderson for Conference on Lebanon and Syria 300

* Grant to Dr. Tom English for White House Consultation 600

* Grant to Brian Symonds for mission trip to Nicaragua 500

* Grant to Dr. Tom English, International Climate Change Conference 500

* Grant to Care Core International-Children's Trauma Care Program, Gaza

Total

2,500

$10,300

Our 2014 budget categories are Conferences, Racial Justice, Environmental, Peacemaking projects, Immigration, Emerging Needs, Crisis Response, and Interfaith Education. Our 2015 budget will be the same as that of 2014: $21,000. We are especially looking forward to holding a one-day conference in early 2015 on our Christian responsibility for the Environment.

We encourage congregations of our presbyteries to receive the annual Presbyterian Peacemaking Offering, usually held on World Communion Day, part of the offerings of which go to the local church, the presbytery, the GA, and to Synod's JPIC work group.

END OF REPORT

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REPORT FROM THE PRESBYTERY OF SAN GABRIEL Interim Executive Presbyter the Rev. Wendy Tajima reported. She mentioned several projects currently under way in the presbytery including a new mission initiative among Latinos/Latinas in the El Monte area and the use of the denomination’s New Beginnings program by a number of churches and by the presbytery itself. The first project is being funded with the proceeds of the sale of the property once used by El Calvario, a community center operated for many years by the Synod and then by the Presbytery. She then introduced Rebecca and James Farlow who spoke about their ministry. They have been working within this presbytery and others to help churches provide a welcoming environment for members of the LGBT community by focusing on education and community. DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE SYNOD Synod Stated Clerk/Executive Doska Ross did a presentation on the work that has been done on the future of the presbyteries within our own synod and with other synods on the future of Synods. This stems from the decision of the 221st General Assembly “to direct that a new configuration of synod boundaries be established based on the an merging sense of purpose, partnership, context, and call through a collaborative process between the synod and the presbyteries resulting in no more that 10-12 synods. The synods shall report to the 222nd General Assembly (2016).” She reviewed the work that had been done by the representatives from the Synod’s seven presbyteries at a meeting held on November 13 as well as plans for future meetings. She then reviewed the work that the Synod executives have been doing in looking at synod boundaries and some of the models they have talked about. The Synod of the Pacific has invited representatives of the Synod of Southern California to meet with them in January for conversation on synod boundaries. She then asked the group four questions about the reconfiguration process. Who should be on a Task Force for this process? What questions should we be asking? How will presbyteries be engaging in this issue? What else do you need to know? A spirited discussion followed and Doska then asked those present to send any responses and or questions to the synod office. The moderator adjourned the session at noon for an optional tour of several Monte Vista Grove residences to be followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY II The Moderator reconvened the assembly with prayer. SYNOD STRUCTURE TASK FORCE Task Force chair Elder Steve Salyards presented a written report that is presented below.

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At the Synod Assembly on November 2, 2013, the Synod approved the proposal for a “Season of Discernment and Experimentation” that would be effective from that date to the Synod Assembly anticipated for Spring 2015. The Season put several Synod committees on hiatus and created a “Commission of Assembly” to provide leadership for the Synod, effectively replacing the Synod Executive Commission and Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries. This proposal was developed by the Synod Structure Task Force, which at the time consisted of representatives from seven of the eight presbyteries in the Synod: RE Stephen Salyards (San Gabriel), Moderator; TE Ken Baker (EP, San Fernando), TE Anita Hendrix (EP, Riverside), Michelle Holmes (Stated Clerk, Santa Barbara), TE Wendy Tajima (Stated Clerk, Pacific), RE Michael Williams (San Diego), TE David Won (Synod Council Chair, Hanmi), and RE Doska Ross as Synod Executive/Stated Clerk. There was a member from Los Ranchos who was not able to serve and was not replaced. The Synod also assigned the task of evaluation of the experiment to this task force, with the expectation of a report to be presented at the Spring 2015 Synod Assembly. In September 2014, the Task Force began to discuss the process for evaluating the Season of Discernment and Experimentation. In spite of several departures from the Task Force, the remaining members met to review the current status of the Synod, and to plan for evaluation. The Task Force reported to the September 13, 2014, Synod Commission of Assembly meeting of its proposed evaluation process, which includes time for feedback at the November 1, 2014 Synod Assembly, an on-line survey for anyone from the Synod to complete, and action on some “mid-course corrections” to respond to issues that have arisen during this season of experimentation. The Commission of Assembly affirmed the Task Force’s evaluation process, and also confirmed the current membership of the Task Force (Salyards, Moderator; Baker, Tajima, Williams, and Won), and authorized the Synod Moderator to appoint additional members to the Task Force to represent the presbyteries of Los Ranchos, Pacific, Riverside, and Santa Barbara. Further, the Commission affirmed that working groups of the Commission (e.g., the Restricted Funds Work Group) may include non-Commission members. Two sets of questions were developed to elicit feedback on the Season of Experimentation. At the November 2014 Synod Assembly, the following questions will be asked, for feedback from the floor:

a. Shall the Synod Assembly meet only once per year? b. The current Commission of Assembly is made up of 5 Synod officers, 4 Assembly

Commissioners, and 7-8 Presbytery executives. That means the Presbytery executives comprise almost half of the Commission. Do you see benefits or problems with that?

c. Shall the Commission of Assembly be expanded, and how? d. Is there anything else you would like to comment on re: the Season of

Experimentation?

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An additional set of questions were developed for a general on-line survey:

a. Have you noticed any change in the life of the Synod since November 2013, when the season of experimentation began?

b. Is there something you are missing in the Synod (due to the season of experimentation) that has impacted your ability to do your ministry?

c. Are you a member of the Synod Commission of Assembly? The Task Force became aware of some mid-course corrections that may be made:

a. Consider reactivating Polity and Records Committee to address upcoming needs for policy revision or development. Another idea was to reactivate all the committees to be on “stand by” in case something comes up that they need to deal with. This way, Synod leadership can more readily call on people to respond to issues if they arise.

b. Add members to the Commission of Assembly, either: 1. three additional seats, one from each major non-white racial group (African-

American, Latino, Asian/Asian-American) but not restricted to members of the old Synod-related caucuses, or

2. add one additional seat from each presbytery. The expectation is that if additional seats were added to the Commission of Assembly, the Commission would be authorized to fill the added seats, beginning with nominations from the Nominations Committee, with a goal of addressing gaps in representation.

Since the Season of Experimentation began, the General Assembly met and decided to reduce the number of synods in the PC(USA), to dissolve Hanmi Presbytery, and the presbyteries of this Synod have dismissed several churches from the PC(USA). These changes lead to additional issues related to studying the financial structure of the Synod, especially the restricted funds, and the potential for boundary changes for the Synod and the presbyteries within it. These issues are not included in the scope of the Structure Task Force, and should be addressed in another manner, as determined by the Synod Assembly. RECOMMENDATIONS The Synod Structure Task Force makes the following recommendations to the November 2014 Synod Assembly:

1. Reactivate the Polity and Records Committee of the Synod to address upcoming needs for policy revision or development, effective immediately.

2. Add seats to the Commission of Assembly to improve the representation of the Commission. The number of additional seats and the guidelines for the filling of those seats will be based on the Assembly discussion of the current makeup of the Commission of Assembly.

END OF REPORT Following his presentation, comments were solicited from the assembly based upon the questions raised in the report.

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Recommendation One to reactivate the Polity and Records Committee It was VOTED to reactivate the Polity and Records Committee of the Synod to address upcoming needs for policy revision or development, effective immediately. Recommendation Two to add members to the Committee of Assembly The motion as presented originally read:

Add seats to the Commission of Assembly to improve the representation of the Commission. The number of additional seats and the guidelines for the filling of those seats will be based on the Assembly discussion of the current makeup of the Commission of Assembly.

It was VOTED to AMEND the motion to read as follows:

Add three seats to the Commission of Assembly to improve the representation of the Commission. The number of additional seats and the guidelines for the filling of those seats will be based on the Assembly discussion of the current makeup of the Commission of Assembly.; one from each major non-white racial group (African-American, Latino, Asian/Asian-American) but not restricted to members of the old Synod-related caucuses.

It was VOTED to approve the motion as amended. REPORT FROM THE HANMI EXECUTIVE COMMISSION Susan Skoglund presented a written as follows: In Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 2014, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved the dissolution of the Presbytery of Hanmi; this went into effect at the close of GA business on June 21, 2014. The Synod of Southern California and Hawaii was directed to “create a new administrative commission that will include current members of Presbytery of Hanmi, to follow through with administrative work related to the dissolution of Presbytery of Hanmi and to oversee the transfer of Presbytery of Hanmi congregations and teaching elders to geographic presbyteries based upon the geographic presbyteries' individual criteria, or to supervise the gracious dismissal to another Reformed body of any Presbytery of Hanmi congregations that refuse to or cannot meet those geographic presbytery criteria, all to be accomplished before Dec. 31, 2014; and … “to assume jurisdiction over any pending judicial matters involving Presbytery of Hanmi. From March 29, 2014 forward, all of the legal expenses related to judicial matters related to Hanmi Presbytery will be paid by Hanmi Presbytery.” Acting on this direction, Assembly Moderator Jo Smith, in consultation with the Synod Stated Clerk, appointed an Administrative Commission known as the Hanmi Executive Commission (HEC); its members are Moderator Susan Skoglund, Ruling Elder from Riverside Presbytery,

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Teaching Elder Ann Hayman, Pacific; Teaching Elder Mark Hong, Los Ranchos; Ruling Elder Jim Stueck, Santa Barbara; Ruling Elder Jo Smith, Los Ranchos; and Teaching Elder David Won, former Stated Clerk of Hanmi Presbytery. This HEC met for the first time on July 16, 2014, with Doska Ross and Fried Wilson as staff. Also at the request of Moderator Jo Smith, about 40 people have agreed to serve on three-person teams assigned to work with the sessions of the 20 congregations and three new church developments of the former Hanmi Presbytery. These people met on July 16 to be briefed on the process and receive the information to guide them in assisting the churches and presbyteries with the transfer of these congregations. Since then the teams have met all together four more times to exchange information and share learnings. About half of the Hanmi congregations have teams assigned. Of these about half are ready to be transferred to their geographic presbytery. When those transfers are completed those teams will be ready to work with another session and congregation. Thanks to Martha Kadue and Pat Niles, a By-laws template, approved by the HEC, is available to assist teams. Although we hope not to need it, the HEC also approved a Gracious Dismissal Policy. We are deeply grateful to the Rev. Dr. Eui-Young Yu for translating these documents. In addition the HEC is overseeing the work of three administrative commissions serving as session within its bounds. We are also providing close oversight for a session with one of our members serving as Moderator of Session. In response to a disciplinary allegation, we appointed an investigating committee.

END OF REPORT REPORT OF SAN FERNANDO PRESBYTERY Presbytery Executive the Rev. Ken Baker reported on one of their New Worshiping Communities. Sam and Priya Theophylus moved from Hyderabad, India to Southern California with the idea of becoming of becoming “missionaries” to America. They are now working with Bridges and the San Fernando Presbytery in the Los Feliz area. They have begun their ministry by inviting people into their home and getting back to the core of the church which is prayer. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION AND NOMINATIONS – PART 2 Elder Martha Kadue a member of the committee presented the written report that is included below. To confirm the following succession as provided in the Synod’s Bylaws

• The current Moderator, Jo Smith, automatically becomes the Chair of the Synod

Commission of Assembly. • The current Vice-Moderator, Kristin Leucht becomes the Moderator.

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The Committee on Nominations and Representations places in nomination the following

persons: Vice-Moderator/Moderator-elect Maurice Caskey, SD, Wm-RE Maurice is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. Maurice retired from the shipbuilding industry and is a retired captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He has served on the sessions of 3 churches and served on Committee on Ministry in Mississippi and Detroit Presbyteries; he currently is on the session of First Presbyterian Church, San Diego. He is a member of the Presbytery Budget, Property & Finance Committee, the Synod Commission of Assembly and General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission. He has been a commissioner to several Synod assemblies and twice has served as a commissioner to General Assembly. Maurice and his wife Gloria have a grown daughter living in Rochester, MI, and a son living in Austin, TX, each with 2 children.

Treasurer Bill Hughes, SB, Wm-RE For a Three-year Term

Bill Hughes is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Ruling Elder from Santa Barbara Presbytery. He served on Synod Executive Commission and Synod Council for six years and has been serving on the Synod Finance Committee for the last four years. Bill is a member of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks. He is currently serving on the boards of the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center and Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc.

POLITY AND RECORDS COMMITTEE

2015 Chair: Carole Ostrander Class of 2017 Twining Campbell, SG, Wm-TE (2nd Term) Robert Parker, LR, Wm-RE (2nd Term) Charles Rassieur, RS, Wm-TE (2nd Term) The Directors of the following three related entities are nominated by their respective nominating committees and approved by the Synod Assembly

PRESBYTERIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTERS, INC.

Class of 2017 Damon Green, PA, Bm-RE (2nd Term) Paul Knof, SG, Wm-RE (1st Term) William White, RS, Wm-RE (2nd Term)

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ZEPHYR POINT PRESBYTERIAN CONFERENCE CENTER, INC.

Class of 2017 Laura-Jean Slykhuis, SG, Wf-RE (2nd Term) John Moser, SD, Wm-TE (2nd Term)

MONTE VISTA GROVE HOMES, INC. Class of 2017 Joyce DeGraaff, Cascades, Wf-TE (1st Term) Donald L. Smith, PA, Wm-TE (1st Term) Myron Oaks, SG, Wm-RE (1st Term) Cynthia Soldwedel, SG, Wf-RE (2nd Term) Janet Wells, SG, Wf-RE (1st Term) Individual Codes A Asian m Male B Black f Female H Hispanic TE Teaching Elder ME Middle Eastern RE Ruling Elder (for some positions this would include N Native American deacons and non-ordained persons) W White Presbytery: HM - Hanmi; LR - Los Ranchos; PA – Pacific; RS – Riverside; SB - Santa Barbara; SD - San Diego; SF - San Fernando; SG - San Gabriel The Moderator invited nominations from the floor for any position. To fill a vacancy on the Permanent Judicial Commission in the class of 2017 for a person from San Fernando Presbytery, the name of the Rev. John Langfitt was placed in nomination. There being no other nominations from the floor, it was VOTED to elect those nominated. REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF ASSEMBLY Jim Stueck, moderator of the Synod Commission of Assembly, presented a written report. The Synod Commission of Assembly has met twice since the last meeting of the Synod Assembly in March 2014. Minutes of the meetings of May 31, 2014, and September 13, 2014, have been made available to commissioners on the synod website and include the actions taken by the Commission. They can be found in Attachment 9.

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A summary of significant actions includes the following items that are reported for information. Trustees Reviewed and received the auditor’s report for the calendar year 2013. 09/13/14 Property Approved terminating the Synod’s reversionary interest in property used by Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara to facilitate sale of a portion of the property as requested by the church and the presbytery.

05/31/14

Approved the transfer of the property housing the Los Alamos Presbyterian Church from the Synod to the Presbytery of Santa Barbara upon their request.

05/31/14

St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church - Van Nuys

1. Approved the payoff of the Synod’s loan to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church at 100% of the remaining balance of $25,870.00, waiving accrued but unpaid interest;

2. Approved the sale of the St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church property to St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church and/or Assignee per the sales documents that have been approved by the Presbytery of San Fernando; and

3. Authorized Stated Clerk Doska D. Ross to execute all documents related to the sale of such property.

09/13/14

Approved the sale by Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc. of the Rancho La Scherpa property for $3 million with a 5% variance.

09/13/14

Financial Oversight Allocated up to $2,000 to send two members of the Hanmi Administrative Commission to General Assembly to advocate on behalf of the overture regarding the dissolution of Hanmi Presbytery that was passed at the Spring 2014 Synod Assembly.

05/31/14

Reviewed the most current set of financial statements. 05/31/14

09/13/14 Approved the transfer of all funds ($71,509.77 as of June 30, 2014) held by the Synod for the former Asian Pacific Caucus/Asian Ministry Connection to the Asian Ministry Connection.

09/13/14

Approved the transfer of the proceeds of the sale of the El Calvario property in El Monte ($628,948.15) to the Presbytery of San Gabriel according to the terms of the covenant

09/13/14

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agreement between the Synod and the Presbytery. Mission Grants Approved a congregational partnering grant to Santa Barbara Presbytery in the amount of $150,000 for an NCD in the Camarillo Valley.

05/31/14

Released the already approved $7,500 from the Elias Family Memorial Fund interest to La Casa de San Gabriel based upon their reporting of the fulfillment of the requirements of the Committee on Cross-Presbytery Ministries in June, 2013.

05/31/14

Granted $1,000 to Emma Jo Randles, a Young Adult Volunteer from San Gabriel Presbytery, to be paid through Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary from the Volunteer in Mission Fund (currently holding $2,991.91).

09/13/14

Funded a two-day immersion and two days of follow-up sessions for up to 30 pastors at $300 each, sponsored by the Ministry Lab Network that was approved at the March 29, 2014 meeting of the Synod Assembly, to come from the Langlie Fund interest.

09/13/14

Authorized the use of the remaining Heiserman Grant fund for classes being organized by the New Seminary of the West to provide leadership training resources in the Korean language to help the Korean language churches.

09/13/14

Approved the release of the Year 4 funding of $20,000 to the Presbytery of Riverside for its Fontana New Beginnings Project contingent upon meeting with the pastor and members of the Administrative Commission for this project to discuss plans for this ministry beyond the period of the partnering grant in Year 5.

09/13/14

Authorized the Restricted Funds Work Group to approve a grant of up to $1,000 to Katherine Archibald-Woodward as a Volunteer in Mission, subject to the deliberation of the Work Group.

09/13/14

Authorized the release of $13,180.47 to the Lay Ministry Training Institute of the Presbytery of Santa Barbara, as approved at the March 29, 2014, Synod Assembly.

09/13/14

Interim Authority Elected the following persons to the Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc. Board

05/31/14

Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Damon Green, PA, Bm-RE John Turner, LR, Wm-RE * Bill White, RS, Wm-RE Carol Stanley, RS, Wf-RE Paul Knof, SG, Am-RE Esther Shin, RS, Af-TE

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Class of 2016 Kellie Thompson, SF, Wf-TE * Steve Miller, SF, Wm-TE * Bill Hughes, SB, Wm-RE

Elected the following to Monte Vista Grove Homes Board: 05/31/14 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Karen Kiser, SF, Wf-TE Mariko Yanagihara, SG, Af-TE, * Christine Lee, SG, Af-RE Cynthia Soldwedel, SG, Wf-RE Roy McManus, SG, Wm-RE Robert Pitzer, SG, Wm-RE * Franklin Woo, SG, Am-TE * Cynthia Crowell, SG, Wf-TE Jason Gamble, PA, Wm-TE Timm Cyrus, P, Bm-TE * Dawn Malcolm, SF, Wf-RE * Class of 2015 Alfred Boegh, SG, Wm-RE Art French, PA, Wm-TE * Robert Hiller, SF, Wm-RE Sam Gin, SG, Am-TE * Leon Fanniel, PA, Bm-TE Margy Wentz, SG, Wf-RE

Synod Structure Task Force 1. Reaffirmed the continuing members of the Structure Task Force, and 2. Empowered the Moderator of the Synod Assembly to appoint four new members

to the Structure Task Force representing Los Ranchos, Riverside, Pacific and Santa Barbara Presbyteries.

09/13/14

Voted that the Fall Synod Assembly act on a slate of officers to assume their duties on January 1, 2015 as per the existing Synod Bylaws as amended November 3, 2012 .

09/13/14

Personnel Approved payment of one-time bonuses to the staff for the additional work they have taken on due to the dissolution of the Hanmi Presbytery and the number of judicial cases that have been filed.

09/13/14

Financial Report and Audit Elder I. Daniel Lee, Synod Treasurer, presented the financial report for the period ending September 30, 2014 and answered questions. (Attachment 10) 2015 Synod Budgets

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Elder I. Daniel Lee the presented the 2015 Synod Budgets and answered questions. It was VOTED to approve the budgets as presented in Attachment 11 REPORT OF THE SYNOD EXECUTIVE Synod Executive Doska Ross spoke briefly about the vision of the Synod and the work that she has been doing in assisting groups within the Synod with their work. She challenged the commissioners to live up to that vision. She then thanked I. Daniel Lee for his work as Synod Treasurer for the past three years; Jim Stueck for his work as Synod Vice-Moderator, Synod Moderator and Moderator of the Commission of Assembly over the last three years; and Don Travis for his many years of work with Presbyterian Men of the Synod. REPORT OF THE SYNOD MODERATOR Moderator Jo Smith joked that “no one said it would be easy”, but she said that it had been a good year despite some health problems. Synod Moderator Jo Smith then declared a short recess to prepare the room for the closing worship service. CLOSING WORSHIP, INSTALLATION, AND THE LORD’S SUPPER Worship was conducted with the Rev. Paul Pierson preaching. Moderator Jo Smith presided at the installation of the Rev. Kristin Leucht as 2015 Synod Moderator and Elder Maurice Caskey as 2014 Synod Vice-Moderator. The Lord’s Supper was celebrated with the Rev. Peter Hintzoglou officiating. An offering was taken for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for their work in Africa regarding the Ebola outbreak. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned with prayer at the close of worship at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. ________________________________ ______________________________ Fried R. Wilson, Journal Clerk Doska Ross, Stated Clerk

Report to Synod Assembly from the Hanmi Executive Commission

May 09, 2015

The Hanmi Executive Commission (HEC) continues its work in overseeing the transfer of former Hanmi churches to their geographic Presbyteries. In addition, it acts as the Presbytery for those churches until they transfer, are dismissed or dissolved. As of this date, three churches and their pastors have been transferred, all of them into Los Ranchos: New Praise, Korean Hope and Woori. Three more are awaiting transfer to Los Ranchos: Korean Independent, Antioch, and a portion of Zion Central. The other part of Zion Central is being considered by Los Ranchos as a new church development.

Pacific Presbytery is poised to accept four congregations at their July 25 meeting: New (former Sung Lim), West PC of America, Eden and Hanmi (last two in Hawaii). Hosanna might be added to those being transferred in July. Teams are still working with Korean United and Torrance First.

Two churches are still considering transfer to San Fernando: Hanwoory and Glendale.

Two congregations have been dissolved: Korean Thousand Oaks (Santa Barbara) and Antelope Valley (San Fernando).

Korean Palm Springs in Riverside and Young Nak in San Diego are being worked with.

New Church Developments Gwangyoung Beautiful in San Fernando and Blessed in Los Ranchos are starting the conversations about their future. An NCD in Santa Monica apparently no longer exists.

Hanmi Transfer Teams meet as a body approximately every month to six weeks to share information, concerns and ideas. A number of the members have served on multiple teams and have contributed significantly to the progress made to date.

In the next several weeks a concerted effort will be made to contact pastors, especially those honorably retired, to offer assistance, if needed to facilitate their transfers into geographic presbyteries.

Members of the Hanmi Executive Commission RE Susan Skoglund (moderator), RS TE Mark Hong, LR RE Jim Stueck, SB RE Jo Smith, LR TE Ann Hayman, PA TE David Won (clerk), HM

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May 9, 2015 Restricted Funds Work Group Report For Action: The Work Group has reviewed the grant application for the Denver Youth Trip and recommends that it be approved for funding contingent upon the receipt of the required approvals from San Gabriel and Riverside Presbyteries. Background: These grants are funded with income and in some cases principal from a number of Synod investment funds. The Work Group has determined that this project meets all of the requirements of the program.

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DENVER YOUTH MISSION TRIP July 25 – August 1, 2015

San Gabriel Presbytery and Riverside Presbytery

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.”

~ Isaiah 6:8

1 & 2) This request is for $15,000 in funding to help support a trip of 40 high school youth (14-18 years old) and 10 adults traveling by air from Ontario, CA to Denver, CO. This is being requested by a cross-presbytery group called Tapestry: A Presbyterian Youth Collective made up of racially and ethnically diverse youth groups from churches in San Gabriel and Riverside Presbyteries. Tapestry’s mission is to cultivate a diverse group of Presbyterian youth in So. California for service to others and transformational learning. We have partnered on several retreats and events with middle school and high school youth. And last summer, we traveled to Ghost Ranch, NM with help from a $15,000 from Synod. Because of your support, we are enthusiastically planning our second trip to work with the homeless in downtown Denver, CO with DOOR, (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection). DOOR was started in Denver in 1986 out of the Mennonite Central Committee and has expanded to Atlanta, Chicago, Hollywood, Miami, and San Antonio. We will stay with the DOOR staff at a Mennonite Church in downtown Denver and every day experience an element of the homeless population in Denver: singles, seniors, families with kids. We will do service work and interact with the people in the programs that DOOR sponsors. Every evening we will encourage spiritual formation through reflective conversations with the kids about what they learned and where they saw God move in their day. This is a 7-day trip and since we have less days for travel and we are staying in one location, we thought it would be more expedient to fly rather than travel by bus. A shorter trip will allow more youth to be able to participate since some will be heading off to college in early August. Funding: Each of the participating churches will be involved in presbytery-wide fundraisers as well as individual churches and individuals will be raising money. See attached budget page 2. The leadership (tentatively) is: Rev. Rocky Supinger, Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor, Claremont Presbyterian Church James Jontz, Elder and Youth Leader, Calvary Presbyterian, So. Pasadena, Rev. Erin Thomas, Pastor/Youth Pastor, Calvary Presbyterian, Riverside Co-Pastor (to be named later), Pastor, Calvary Presbyterian, Riverside Paul Knopf, Youth Director, Northminster, Diamond Bar John Black, Assistant Youth Minister, Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Carrie Black, parent/Elder, Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Mark Adelson, Elder, First Presbyterian, San Bernardino Blanca Calderon and Carlos Melger, Youth Leaders at Iglesia De La Comunidad, Highland Park Each of these churches has youth attending, as well as several churches that are sending youth, but not leaders.

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EXPENSES AND REVENUES FOR DENVER YOUTH MISSION TRIP

July 25 – August 1, 2014 San Gabriel Presbytery and Riverside Presbytery

EXPENSES Registration in DOOR Denver includes meals and 6 nights housing $400 each x 50 = $20,000 Airfare - estimated to be $300 per person (it could be much less) x 50 = $15,000 Miscellaneous expenses (bus tickets around downtown, snacks, t-shirts) $50 each x 50 = $ 2,500 TOTAL ~ $750 each participant $37,500 FUNDING Youth deposit rec’d to secure spot @ $350 $14,000 Synod CCPM Grant application $15,000 $15,000 Fundraising (car wash/es, individual church projects, individual efforts) $ 8,500 TOTAL $37,500