ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONVENTION 2010 Adult Education Program Group – John Hurlburt Anti-Racism Committee – Judith Conley Architectural Committee –Inactive – no report Archivist/Historiographer – Sharon Graves Border, Immigration & Migration Program Group – Seth Polley – No report Canons Committee – Richard Morrison Chapel Rock Board – Dave White Chaplain to Retired Clergy – David Pettengill Children’s Ministry Program Group – Nancy Shumaker Commission on Ministry – Betsy Zakowski Communications Program Group – Greta Huls Deacon’s Council – Veronica Ritson Diocesan Altar Guild – Constance Castillo Diocesan Council – Jan Feltz Diocesan Cursillo – Christina Waters Disability Concerns Program Group – Charlotte Shepard East Central Mission Group – Inactive – no report Ecumenical Ministry – Ron Poston Education for Ministry – Robert Harvey Elder Ministry Program Group – Inactive – no report Episcopal Community Services Program Group – Carmen Guerrero Finance /Investment Committee – Vicki Hohnbaum Hispanic/Latino Ministry Program Group – Enrique Cadena Jubilee Ministry – Evie Smith Liturgy & Music Program Group– Bill Young Military/Veteran Issues – Victor Sarrazin Millennium Development Goals – Myra Kingsley Mission Shaped Church – John Maher Native American Program Group – Dorothy Saucedo/Vivian Winter Chaser Nature & Spirituality Program Group – Dave White – No report Necrology – David Pettengill Northern Mission Group – Inactive – no report Prison Ministry Program Group – Fritz Huls – No report Small Church Ministry – Eugenia Durham Southern Mission Group – Inactive – no report St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic – Laura Ramero St. Luke’s Home – Larry E. Rush Standing Committee – Judith Conley Treasurer – Jack Colaric West Central Mission Group – Inactive – no report World Mission/Companion Diocese Program Group – Chuck Milhoan Youth & Young Adults Program Group – Matthew Marino

Diocesan Anti Racism Committee  

2010 

The Committee met 6 times and it will have one more meeting in November. 

We held two conferences; one in the spring in Phoenix and one this past September in Tucson.  The first Conference was done in conjunction with Province VIII’s Peace and Justice Unit.  We were able to share resources for the cost.  Several participants from the Province attendees included people from the Dioceses of Oregon, Olympia, Nevada, Los Angeles, California and the Area Mission of Navajoland.  We also had many people from other denominations attend as well. 

The later Conference did not have as many in attendance; but provided for those in the Diaconate program to meet their requirements. 

We have many obstacles that get in the path of our momentum to eradicate racism.  Understanding the seriousness of racism in Arizona and the need to address the problem is sorely lacking, Episcopalians not willing to serve on the Committee, and an inadequate budget have caused the slow pace in achieving our mission. 

Archivist/Historiographer Report to Convention 2010

Due to the theme of our convention this year “Back to the Future”, The Rev Canon Ray Dugan has been researching the past 50 or more years of the history of our diocese. We do have a lot of information on file here at the Diocesan Office including old letters, clergy files, photos and video tapes. We have Diocesan Journals back to the 1800’s. It is amazing how much of the history of the Church affects the history of Arizona. I really appreciate the work Canon Dugan has done for this venture as my time is limited by my other duties and I am glad that we have someone like him to take on such a daunting task. I would also like to extend a special “Thank You” to Deborah Crall, editor of The Historiographer Magazine. Debbie’s office is located at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix and I know she has also worked diligently on this project. There are many documents, etc. on file at the ASU Archives in Phoenix and at Iron Mountain. There is just no room for it all at our location and he has been mulling over those, too. I think his presentation will be very enlightening and fun for all at convention this year. As usual there is always someone needing information regarding confirmations or other items in our congregation records. I am happy to help in any way I can to honor requests for historical data. Sharon K. Graves Administrative Assistant Diocesan Archivist/Historiographer

2010 Canons Committee Report

The Canons Committee had an active year, prompted chiefly by revisions to Title IV in the Canons of The Episcopal Church (general church), and the finance-related proposal to change the method for assessing congregations within the Diocese of Arizona. The Canons Committee has advanced a proposed a change to diocesan Canon 28, intending to conform the diocesan canons to Title IV of the general church. Most readers will have had some prior notice of activity in this context pursuant to the following notice, which appeared for several weeks over the summer of 2010 in various communications organs of the church:

With the enactment of revised Title IV to the Canons of The Episcopal Church, the Diocese is required to establish a Disciplinary Board of not fewer than seven members. Members can be clergy or laity. The majority (by one) of the members must be Priests or Deacons.

Other required, conforming revisions to diocesan Canon 28 are contained within

the committee’s proposal to convention. (The canons of the diocese must be consistent with the canons of the general church. Where they are in conflict, the canons of the general church must be followed. Therefore, for clarity and uniformity, it is highly desirable to conform Canon 28.)

The Canons Committee also plans proposed revisions to Canons 6, 7, 8, 17, 21,

and 30, for reasons described both in the pre-Convention notice to delegates and in the planned presentation to the Convention. Of these changes, the revisions to Canon 6 are likely to be of the greatest interest, as the diocese considers the possibility of collecting Mission Share (the successor term to assessments) in relation to more current (“real-time”) collection data.

Many thanks to Diocesan Chancellor Clarke Greger, Canon Cathy Black, Canon

Vicki Hohnbaum, Karen Knisely, Jim Morrow, Jan Feltz, and Judith Conley for their assistance in formulating recommendations for the Convention this year.

Richard N. Morrison, Chair

Chapel Rock Annual Report Diocesan Convention October 15-16, 2010 As Chapel Rock prepares to mark 80 years of ministry in 2011, we look back with pride at the accomplishments of the past year that have moved this ministry forward: ACA Accreditation: In late 2009, we officially received accreditation by the American Camp Association. This honor recognizes that Chapel Rock meets or exceeds nearly 200 standards set by the nation’s foremost camping organization. This accreditation applies to both our summer program and our year round conference center services, and assures parents, campers, and other participants of a quality experience. Summer Camp: Over 400 kids from around the Diocese spent a part of their summer drawing closer to God and one another in our summer programs: ABC, Mini Camp, Safari to Pride Land, Chapel Rocks!, Creative License, and W.I.L.D. Children’s Education and Youth Directors from a variety of parishes spent the spring helping plan the programs, then spent a week or more at Chapel Rock helping implement them. One camper called the experience “eptastic!” Camp 60’s More or Less had one of its most successful events ever in August. New Diocesan Retreats: Working with the staff at Diocesan House, new retreats were held this year for Vestry members, lay staff, new priests in the Diocese, parish youth directors, and parish Christian educators. Credo: This spring, Chapel Rock joined a select group of conference centers from around the country as a Credo site. Credo is a national Episcopal program that sponsors 8-day retreats for clergy and lay leaders. In these retreats, participants develop Credo plans to develop healthier spiritual, vocational, physical, and financial lives. Credo has very high standards for the centers they work with, and we are honored to join them in this ministry. Aspen Creek Outdoor School: Chapel Rock now offers an environmental and outdoor education program to schools through our new Aspen Creek Outdoor School. Over 550 students spent three days at Chapel Rock, learning about

• the ecological processes that support life • working together to solve problems and make better decisions • the plants and animals of the Central Highlands and Sonoran Desert • great ways to spend time having fun in the out-of-doors.

We hope that Chapel Rock will grow even more in service to the parishes and ministries of the Diocese in 2011, and that you will have a chance to join us for a camp, retreat, conference, or event in the coming year.

CHAPLAIN TO THE RETIRED CLERGY AND SPOUSES REPORT TO THE 2010  DIOCESAN CONVENTION  In April 1995 it was reported that the Very Rev. Richard M. George was appointed by the then bishop of Arizona, the Rt. Rev. Robert Shahan, to be the first Chaplain to the retired clergy and their spouses or widows/widowers living within the diocese and the  canonically resident living outside of the diocese of Arizona. Fr. George accomplished  his goals of having contact twice a year by having wedding and birth anniversary cards sent to his constituents and by setting up two coffees and two luncheons. The coffees and luncheons were arranged in Tucson and Phoenix. During these occasions the  Bishop would meet with them and bring them up‐to‐date with the recent happenings in the Diocese and Episcopal Church in general. These endeavors had as their goal the inclusion of the retired in the life of the Church and gave them personal contact with our bishop. Dean George was also able to distribute the work of this ministry by  having the Rev. Dr. Joseph King, deacon, to take care of schedules and contacts in the  southern part of the diocese.  After 15 years of faithful ministry to the retired, Chaplain George died, leaving many  friends and family behind as he continues his faithful journey with the God he has  loved and served these many years.  The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith, present bishop of the diocese of Arizona, has appointed the Rev. Canon David E. Pettengill to be the Chaplain to carry on the wonderful  tradition and ministry fulfilled so well by Fr. George.  Respectfully submitted 

 The Rev. Canon David E. Pettengill‐ Chaplain to the retired clergy and spouses 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES DIOCESAN REPORT - October 15, 2010 What makes a Children’s Ministries program successful are the persons who do the preparation, organization, training and teaching and meaningful, sincere and purposeful clergy and vestry support. These persons are faithful to their commitment to The Christ and never lose sight of the children and young families under their care. Some of these persons and programs are listed below. Special Projects/Consultations/Workshops and Visitations St. Philips, Tucson, St. Jude’s, Phoenix, Church of the Apostles, Ora Valley, Christ the King, Tucson, St. Andrews, Sedona, Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson, St. James, Tempe, San Pablo, Phoenix, St. Alban’s, Tucson, St. Luke’s on the Mountain, Phoenix, St. Paul’s Sudanese Congregation, Phoenix, St. John’s, Eucharist on the Rim, Williams, Church of the Transfiguration, Mesa, St. Peter’s, Litchfield, Church of our Savior, Lakeside, St. Christopher’s, Sun City, St. Mark’s Mesa, St. Thomas, Clarkdale, St. Peter’s Casa Grande, St. Andrew’s, Tucson Activities and programs in 2010

Periodic Central, Northern and Southern area meetings were held for Directors of Children’s Ministries (DCM) and teachers to introduce persons who are in the same regional areas to develop networking resources and to build working relationships between parishes, continuing education training and resource distribution.

Developed, designed, wrote, trained and directed “We Are God’s Circle of Life” based on the theme of remembering who we are and whose we are through Jesus’ parables and emphasizing the importance of prayer at the three children’s summer camp sessions at Chapel Rock. Persons who contributed to the organization, development, and execution of this year’s program were Mary Eileen Middleton and Mary Vehr Mumaw, St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale, Debbie Quick, Church of the Epiphany, Tempe, Bee Sena, St. Luke’s, Prescott, Kimberly Pohs, Church of the Epiphany, Flagstaff, Ann Johnson, St. John’s, Williams, Julie O’Brien, Church of the Holy Spirit, Phoenix, Megan Castellan, Chaplain, NAU

2009 CONVENTION - Children’s Program - Theme – “SPLASH – And God Created Water” All members of DCMPG participated in staffing and creation of the program.

Bible Pray-ers Spiritual Retreat for all DCM’s, and Sunday School Teachers was held on April 9-11, 2009. The Rev. Dr. Charles W. Brockwell, Professor of Church History, University of Louisville, and retired Methodist minister from Louisville, KY was the Keynote. The Rev. Ericka Shivers von Haaren, St. Barnabas on the Desert was the chaplain and celebrant and Chad Sundin, St. Augustine’s, Tempe was the musician.

Diocesan Children’s Ministries Program Group - Special thanks and much gratitude go to the Diocesan Children’s Ministries Program Group Elizabeth “Beth” Beall, Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley, Katherine Douglas, St. Peter’s Litchfield Park; Beth Hammond, St. Anthony on the Desert, Scottsdale; Mary Eileen Middleton, St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale; Mary Vehr Mumaw, St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale; Bruce Phillips, St. Philip’s in the Hills, Tucson; Debbie Quick, Church of the Epiphany, Tempe; Bee Sena, St. Luke’s, Prescott, Carol Walker, Resource Consultant, Trinity Cathedral. The Rev. Erika Shivers -von Haaren of St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale serves as chaplain and spiritual support to the DCMPG. Nancy Shumaker, Canon for Children’s Ministries, served as a member of the preparation and visioning committee for the Lifelong Christian Formation Charter which was passed at the last General Convention. The charter is to be presented for adoption at the 2010 Diocesan Convention. Throughout this year Canon Shumaker has presented several workshops, training sessions and support visitations both in person and electronic communications for DCM’s. Please keep the children of our parishes in your daily prayers, warmly and sincerely welcome them in your parish. Always remember that Christ continues to say to us, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” The church of today is in our midst and need us to support them and their parents in their lifelong Christian formation. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Shumaker, Canon for Children’s Ministries

Report of the Commission on Ministry To the 2010 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

The Commission on Ministry (COM) is composed of Priests, Deacons, and Lay Persons appointed by Bishop Kirk Smith. As defined by church law (Title III, Canons 2-3), the work of the COM is to assist and advise the Bishop and the discernment community with particular regard to: • To recognize and facilitate ‘present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of all

baptized persons…” • To design and oversee “the ongoing process for recruitment, discernment, formation for ministry,

and assessment of readiness” for ministry. • To assist those “engaged in a process of ministry discernment to determine appropriate avenues for

the expression and support of their ministries, either lay or ordained. “ Under the leadership of COM Chairperson Gordon McBride, the COM was privileged to serve women and men from all over Arizona who are exploring a possible call to ordination and those who are in a process of formation for ordination. Notable milestones among those served by the COM: • Bishop Smith ordained Rev. James Brisson, Rev. J. Peter Fabre, Rev. Angela Guida, and Rev.

Deborah Noonan to the Priesthood. • Bishop Smith ordained Jim Fitzsimmons, John Kapp, Nancy Meister, Jon Skaug, Sally Stevens

Taylor and Anne Strong to the Vocational Diaconate. • Deacon Postulants Ruth Hooper, Leah Sandwell-Weiss, and Rebecca Williamson were advanced to

Candidacy. • Robert Berra Emilie Finn, and Lisa Fry were named Postulants for the Priesthood. • James Bade, Paul Bishop, John Christopher, Scott Deasy, Sarah Getts, Robin Hollis, Brigid

Wasczak, Vivian Winter Chaser, and Caroline Wolfe were named Postulants for the Vocational Diaconate.

Bishop Smith and The Rev. Dr. Gil; Stafford led the COM in a visioning process which explored team building for the purpose of carrying out the mission of the Diocese. Ms. Kim Sterling-Heflin and Dr. Linda Williams revised the COM Guidebooks, based on the results of this visioning. During the first quarter of 2010 CM members were sent out in teams of 2 to visit one third of the congregations in the Diocese. These visits will continue with each Congregation being visited once in every three years. The Holy Orders Day of Information was held in May 2010 by Bishop Smith and the COM for those exploring a call to Holy Orders (Aspirants) and their spouses/partners. In September 2010 a second gathering was held for Aspirants and representatives of their Parish Discernment Committees. Aspirants got better acquainted with the Bishop and COM members in small group discussions while training was offered for Discernment Committee members. On July 10, 2010, COM Chairperson Rev. Canon Gordon McBride PhD., died after a brief illness. May we honor Gordon’s memory by continuing his work of loving service to those in vocational discernment and formation. Faithfully Submitted, Elizabeth Baker Zakowski Secretary, Commission on Ministry

Communications Program Group 2010 Annual Report

Communications is a busy area for our geographically dispersed Diocese. We have now published three issues of Arizona Episcopalian, the diocesan quarterly magazine that wraps around Episcopal News Quarterly, the national magazine. Great effort has been made to make it cost effective and reader friendly as well as more visually appealing. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for the new magazine. The website, www.azdiocese.org, continues to be updated and includes slide shows as well as short movies. Every congregation within The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona now has at least a very basic website. Churches that have their website through the Diocese now find their stories and events part of an automatic feed on the Diocesan homepage. National stories also appear on the Diocesan homepage. Bishop Smith’s E-pistle continues to be sent out weekly and has 1775 total subscribers as of October 2010. The Diocese also utilizes Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin online. A new printer has been found in Phoenix to fulfill the Diocesan printing needs. Other large projects included the printing of the 2009 Episcopal Community Services Annual Appeal and the 2010 Alleluia Fund appeal. News and events from the Diocese of Arizona are once again being regularly printed in the magazine, The Living Church, and its editor is in frequent communication with our Diocese. Contacts have also been made throughout the country and Episcopal News Monthly via the Episcopal Communicators March conference and its list-serve. Respectfully submitted, Greta Huls Canon for Communications The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

DEACONS’ COUNCIL Annual Report 2010

The Deacons’ Council is a working advisory group for the Bishop and Archdeacon in all areas related to the “health and well-being” of the Vocational Diaconate within the diocese. Since Diocesan Convention of 2009, the council has met two (2) times, primarily to:

Monitor the formation progression of Deacons-in-Formation:

Six were ordained in January 2010. Three were named as Postulants in February 2009; then named as Candidates

(Jr.) in August 2009. These Candidates are being prepared for, “God Willing” ordination in January 2011

Nine (9) were named Postulants in March or April 2010. Only seven (7) will be part of the “Class of 2012” because one died (summer of 2010), and one resigned from formation due to family health issues.

Accept the appointment of Deacon Kimball Arnold by Bishop Smith to replace

Deacon Steve Paterson who is doing a two-year assignment in Oaxaca Mexico.

Council members in actions:

Martha Seaman: Revising the Postulancy formation program Bill Rhodes+: Teaching Church Theology and Ethics in the Candidacy formation

program Cathy Stafford: Assisting with post-ordination formation segment

Monitor of ongoing Deacon transitions throughout the diocese

Conduct the Post-Ordination session for the “Class of 2010.”

Revise the formation time-line to accommodate the Commission On Ministry’s calendar change of the application process. This also included adding, expanding and rearranging some of the subjects (i.e. scripture, mini-CPE, etc.)

Report submitted by:

Archdeacon & Director of the Deacon Formation Academy The council’s membership includes:

Kirk Smith, Bishop ● Veronica Ritson, Archdeacon ● Tom Lindell, Deacon – Southern Region Martha Seaman, Deacon – Central Region ● Kimball Arnold, Deacon – Outlaying Region

William Rhodes, Priest Representative ● Cathy Stafford, Lay Representative

DIOCESAN ALTAR GUILD

The Diocesan Directressʼ primary responsibilities are to administer the Bishopʼs Loan Closet, coordinate a Diocesan Annual Meeting, maintain communication among the Dioceseʼs altar guilds, and serve as altar guild representative on the Diocesan ECW Board.

There have been many disbursements from the Bishopʼs Closet during 2010, and I am most thankful for the donations from parishes throughout the Diocese whose generosity is a blessing to those with needs. 2010 also saw the beginnings of a program to stock the Closet with small altar linens, and I appreciate the parishes and individuals who have contributed to the program with donations of time, materials and treasure.

The annual area meetings, held in conjunction with ECW and DOK, took place at St. Andrewʼs, Sedona (North), St. John the Baptist, Glendale (Central), and St. Stephenʼs, Sierra Vista (South) and were well-attended.

I regularly attend Diocesan ECW Board meetings, held five times each year and also attended the yearly meeting of the National Altar Guild Association Board on which I am serving a three year term as Secretary which was held at the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Mendham, NJ. Also in 2010, the Province VIII Womenʼs Ministry meeting was held at Trinity Cathedral October 1-2 and included a break-out session for altar guild members throughout the Province. Other activities included maintaining a Diocesan Altar Guild table in the Exhibition Hall at Diocesan Convention; publishing a Diocese of Arizona altar guild newsletter with three issues between September and May; and keeping an inventory of items in the Bishopʼs Closet, sent to all parishes on a regular basis.

Nancy Bollard of St. Paulʼs, Payson, is now making stoles for all Deacons ordained in the Diocese. She replaces Dolly Forbes, Trinity Cathedral, who performed this ministry for six years. The stoles are a gift to new Deacons from the Dioceseʼs altar guilds, and we are thankful for Dollyʼs service and for Nancyʼs willingness to assume this responsibility.

It continues to be a privilege to work with Bishop Smith and the Diocesan House staff as well as the clergy and altar guilds in the Diocese of Arizona. The Bishop deserves a special “thank you” for writing an article for the 2010 Summer issue of the “Epistle,” the National Altar Guild Associationʼs quarterly newsletter. His column appeared in “The Bishopʼs Chair” section of the newsletter which is mailed to NAGA members throughout the country.

Respectfully submitted,

Constance B. Castillo, Diocesan Directress

Diocesan Council Annual Report 2009-2010

December 11, 2009 Council discussed the recent Diocesan Convention, and discussed the importance of educating the Diocese about how the mission share system works and where funds are spent. Diocesan staff will be going to parishes instead of parishes being required to come to the staff. A more compassionate response to parishes in financial difficulty will be communicated. Council voted to recognize St. Jude’s as a mission of the Diocese. . January 22, 2010 Discussion took place regarding stewardship and leadership as it applies to deployment of new clergy in the Diocese and ongoing financial concerns. Bishop Smith will participate in an interfaith gathering to focus on humane immigration policies. A special meeting was planned with the Finance Committee to discuss arrearages and the Mission Share policy. February 26, 2010 Council met jointly with the Finance Committee to discuss possible changes in the way in which parishes’ mission share assessments are calculated. The Diocesan Investment Guidelines and Objective Statement was presented. Bishop Smith announced that the House of Bishops will meet in Phoenix in mid-September and visiting Bishops will be encouraged to preach at local parishes. May 7, 2010 Council discussed the controversy regarding the recent passage of SB 1070. An update regarding the potential sale of property owned by the Diocese in Chandler was received. It was announced that The Rev. Richard George passed away on May 5. Summer plans at Chapel Rock look positive.

September 10, 2010 Council discussed the upcoming House of Bishops meeting in Phoenix and the Diocesan Convention, which will be October 15-16. Bishop Smith announced a grant from the Neely Foundation for youth ministry development. Four new initiative grants were approved.

ARIZONA EPISCOPAL CURSILLO 

Cursillo is back in Arizona!  After several years of prayer and discernment, along with leadership by a governing board, we formed a Secretariat in the fall of 2008, which is currently lay‐led by Carol Williams.  Since Cursillo's revival in Arizona, we have held 3 sets of weekends ‐ our most recent set of weekends were held in March (Men's #105 ‐ March 4‐7, 2010 and Women's #106 ‐ March 11‐14, 2010) and fall weekends are being held October 21‐24, 2010 (Men’s #107) and October 28‐31, 2010 (Women’s #108) at St. Stephen’s Church and Retreat Center in Phoenix.We are also excited to announce that we will be holding a co‐ed weekend at Chapel Rock in 2011, March 10‐13!  Ultreyas have been regularly held throughout the diocese, with people from Central, Northern, and Southern Arizona regularly participating!   

The Arizona Cursillo community will be hosting the National Episcopal Cursillo's yearly conference October 27‐30, 2011. This is a great opportunity for community, fellowship, and learning with fellow Cursillistas from all over the country! If you are interested in helping, Brian and Cindy Belanger are leading the host committee.  

If you would like to know more about Cursillo, or be added to our email list, please contact us at azcursillo@yahoo.com or view us on our website at http://cursillo.azdiocese.org/ .  Carol Williams can be reached at carol.williams@mindspring.com . Brian and Cindy Belanger can be reached at belangerbc@cox.net . 

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PROGRAM GROUP ON DISABILITY CONCERNS Annual Report 2010

In its third year of operation, the Program Group on Disability Concerns of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona has a steering committee of eleven members. Six members have a disability themselves. Several members have a person in their family who has a disability. Some have worked professionally with persons with disabilities. Eight members are lay persons; three are ordained. The group continues to be guided by the vision statement affirmed by the Diocese of Arizona in its 2008 diocesan convention:

The universal call to holiness leads us to recognize that the Body of Christ is not whole when some members are not invited to full participation; therefore we envision that every person with disabilities will experience full inclusion in the parishes, missions, church properties and programs of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.

Highlights of this year’s activities in which one or more members participated:

• Responding individually or with a team to requests from congregations for help on such matters as assistive listening devices (e.g., audio loops, infra-red systems) and starting a parish disability concerns group.

• Developing and conducting disability awareness sessions at various Episcopal churches in southern Arizona. • Adding materials to the diocesan office mini-library on accessibility and other disability concerns. • Staffing an exhibit table at diocesan convention with disability-related materials. • Updating each member’s “Response Kit” developed last year for replying to information inquiries from

congregations. • Maintaining contact with our informal partners [.g., Pam Baldwin of Joni and Friends, staff responsible for

disability concerns in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, and Nick Martrain of the Foundation for Senior Living (Leader, Senior Care Resources for Faith Communities.)]

• Sharing information about our program group with the Diocese of North Carolina, in response to a request from a disability leader in that diocese. Providing encouragement and advice as needed about how to form their own diocesan disability concerns group. After the official formation in March 2010 of such a group (“Accessibility Committee”), continuing to respond to requests from them with information, advice and materials.

• Initiating a deaf ministry program at St. Phillips in the Hills. • Establishing a disability concerns group at All Saints of the Desert, Sun City. • Volunteering at the 2010 Convention of the American Council of the Blind. • Setting a date, November 12, 2011, for the “Day of Empowerment” -- an all day leadership training event

open to any/all churches in our diocese -- for achieving accessibility and full participation of persons with disabilities in their churches. Holding extensive planning sessions with program group members and additional colleagues.

• Establishing an Accessibility Mini-Grant Program, developing and sending each church an “invitation and application,” publicizing the program, reviewing applications, selecting two churches to receive an accessibility mini-grant, and announcing and making the awards at diocesan convention.

Respectfully submitted Charlotte Hawkins Shepard, Ph.D., Convener

REPORT OF THE ECUMENICAL OFFICER

The ecumenical efforts of our diocese are centered on two things: local relationships and work among clergy and people of varied denominations, and the efforts of the Arizona Ecumenical Council led by The Rev. Jan Flaaten. The AEC’s committees range in interest from immigration justice, environmental issues, inter-denominational understanding, to presenting a common voice on the numerous pressing issues of the day. One of the most successful ecumenical opportunities this past year was the conference held at the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd in Kearney, Arizona, itself an ecumenical parish with pastoral oversight by Carol Hosler, an Episcopal priest. The conference was held pn September 24-25 and allowed judicatories from various mainline denominations as well as small working groups to meet, exchange ideas, and engage one another around our common concerns. The keynote presenter was the Rev. Bob Honeychurch, Missioner for Congregational Vitality for the Episcopal Church. Seeking New Shores was an important step forward in mutual ministry for small congregations in the mainstream tradition. When possible, our diocese is represented at the Week of Prayer for Christan Unity / National Workshop for Christian Unity, which moves to a new location each year.

Respectfully, The Rev. Ron Poston Rector, Church of the Epiphany, Tempe Diocesan Ecumenical Officer 1998-

Education for Ministry There were 26 EfM groups with a total of 235 students meeting in various parishes in Arizona for the academic year 2009-2010. These groups were mentored by 32 Sewanee certified mentors. The following 38 students received a Certificate of Completion of the 4 year program of Theological by Extension Education for Ministry as provided and administered by the School of Theology, the University of the South. Marilyn M. Abraham Patricia W. Dunham Alan K. McKeeman Vernon L. Springer James Robert Bade Lorraine Ann Erickson Debora B. Myrick Kathleen O. Tett Lorna Jean Bennett Rae Ann Godfrey David A. Neal Roberta Mae Tucker Marlin L. Bolar Carol L. Harrison Roger Wayne Pierce Cora E. Vere Sally Ann Bolar Anne Raymond Jacoby Wanda Sue Pierce Carol Dianne Willians-Hickey Jonathan Robert Bost Amanda Lee Johnson Margaret Neuert Powell Carol Ann Wills Helen S. Brotemarkle Mary F. Kim Michael Dean Powell Eleanor Howland Cox William L. Krauss Janel M. Rasmussen Joyce Ann Deihl Anthony Robert Kulina Patricia M. Roach William D. Deihl Daniel J. Martineau Charles Martin Spining In April, 2010 Basic/ In-Service mentor training was provided for 8 mentors and Formation training for 9 Mentors at Christ the King in Tucson. In August, 2010 Basic/ In-Service mentor training was provided for 8 mentors at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Contact the Rev. Robert W. Harvey 8084 W Arching Stone Way, Tucson, AZ 85743 (520-744-7810 (frbobh@q.com) for information about Education for Ministry (EfM) The Rev. Robert W. Harvey, EfM Coordinator for the Diocese of Arizona

EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES

Report for Diocesan Convention

2010 Episcopal Community Services is celebrating 35 years of service to congregations, agencies, and individuals throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. In the past three (3) years ECS has provided more than $99,800 in grants to congregations and agencies in the Diocese. In February of this year, the ECS Board of Directors entered into a process of re-visioning, establishing goals and objectives for the next 3-5 years, and developing a specific action plan to increase the awareness of Outreach Ministry and Services throughout the Diocese. Board members researched the history of Episcopal Community Services and its many accomplishments since its founding by Bishop George Selway in 1975. As we gathered stories and pictures from around the Diocese, we found that most communities and congregations in the Diocese have benefitted from the services of ECS at some time in their history. The Cathedral Health Services, Benson Food Bank, St Andrew’s Clinic in Nogales, St Andrew’s Food for Life Program in Tucson, Samaritan Ministries in Green Valley, St Paul’s Sudanese Mission in Phoenix, St Andrew’s Parish Nurse Program in Sedona, The Reading readiness Program at All Saint’s Safford, St Paul’s Church in Tombstone, and The Shoe Box Ministry at Grace Church Tucson, are just a few of the many recipients of grant money and assistance provided by Episcopal Community Services. (http://www.azdiocese.org/peace-justice/ecs.html ) The records of Episcopal Community Services in Arizona indicate that since 1975 ECS has provided in excess of $2.4 million dollars in grants and assistance to congregations and agencies serving poor and disenfranchised persons in Arizona. We all need to be proud of that record and the work that all our congregations have made to reach out and serve “the least of these who are members of my family.” (Matt: 25) The Board of Directors has embarked on a journey to raise awareness and additional funding to increase the current ECS Endowment, thereby allowing us to increase the size and number of grants and services to congregations and communities. The annual Advent Appeal has been a primary source of funding for ECS, and we are confident that your gifts in the future will help us reach our goals. The Rev. Canon Carmen B. Guerrero Executive Director

Finance Committee Report to

The 50th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona The Finance Committee met 7 times since the last convention: December 8, 2009, January 12, 2010, February 23, 2010, March 16, 2010, May 6, 2010, June 22, 2010 and September 7, 2010.

Members of the Finance Committee are: Mrs. Deanna Chew (Insurance)(Church of the Nativity); Mr. Jack Colaric (Treasurer) (St Stephen’s, Phoenix); The Rev Canon Timothy Dombek (Canon to the Ordinary); Mr. Richard Gillons (Investment) (Church of the Nativity, Phoenix); Mr. Clarke Greger (Chancellor) (St. Barnabas, Scottsdale); Mr. Dan Packard (All Saints’ Phoenix);The Rev. Tim Scott (St Alban’s, Tucson); The Rt Rev Kirk S Smith (Bishop); Ms Pat Thompson (St George’s, Holbrook); Mr. Matthew K. Chew (St Stephen’s, Phoenix); Cathy Black (diocesan staff)(All Saints’, Phoenix); and Vicki Hohnbaum (diocesan staff) (St. John the Baptist, Glendale). The Finance Committee took the following actions:

• Approved St Rafael spending $2,500 to $4,000 of its money for planning and engineering services for a new building

• Letters were sent to all congregations who had prior year Mission Share (Assessment) arrearages • Engaged Paul Severs, CPA to audit the 2009 records of The Diocese, Trinity Cathedral and Chapel

Rock. • St Stephen’s, Douglas was given permission to use $10,000 to pay for an in depth study of building

repairs • Approved a Fund B loan up to $20,000 for St Andrew’s, Nogales

The Finance Committee made the following recommendations to Council:

• Mission Share adjustments: Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley, Church of the Nativity, Phoenix, St. Anthony’s, Scottsdale and St. Philip’s, Tucson

• Approved a new loan for Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley • A policy for Mission Share for a newly established missions • Accepted a restricted gift of $3 million dollars to be used to start an emergent church project in

Gilbert, AZ • A proposed Financial Statement of Mission (budget) for 2011. • An Investment Guidelines and Objective Statement for diocesan investments • New Growth Initiatives for $1,000 each to Good Shepherd, Cave Creek; St Michael’s, Coolidge; St

Andrew’s, Tucson; and St Michaels and All Angels, Tucson.

The Investment Committee, which is a sub-committee of the Finance Committee, met 3 times since the last convention to review and make recommendations to the Finance Committee regarding investments. The Investment Committee is working on a sample Endowment Policy for the use of individual congregations which should be available by the first of the year. The members of the Investment Committee are: Mr. Brian Belanger (St Stephen’s, Phoenix); Mr. Jack Colaric (Treasurer) (St Stephen’s, Phoenix); Mr. Harold Dorenbecher (All Saints’, Phoenix); Mr. Larry Erickson (St Barnabas, Scottsdale), Mr. Dick Gillions (Chair)(Church of the Nativity, Phoenix); Mr. Mike Powell (Good Shepherd, Cave Creek); The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith (Bishop)ex-officio; and The Rev Canon Timothy Dombek (Canon to the Ordinary)ex-officio.

Faithfully submitted on behalf of the committee by Jack A Colaric, Treasurer and chair.

Hispanic/Latino Ministry in the Diocese of Arizona Program Group 2010

The purpose of our group is to coordinate and support the Hispanic/Latino ministry in the churches of the Diocese. For this year, our primary goal was “Formation”. To accomplish these we set two actions: a) To initiate an Institute of formation of leaders and b) To bring The Cursillo Retreat for all the people in the pews. The Institute of Leaders: We have built a three year theological curriculum. Three curses will be thought each year with the expectation that we are rising the formation of our leaders to qualified as catechist, pre-sacramental teachers and preachers. And even to have candidates for sacred orders. Every course meets for six weeks. The clergy serving in the program group have divided the courses to teach and we are building a library of adequate materials for each course. 21 students responded to the call. This year we offered Introduction to the OT; Rev. Enrique Cadena Introduction to the NT; Rev Carmen Guerrero Christology and Paul; Rev. Enrique Cadena The Cursillo Retreat: We entered in conversations with the Cursillo movement secretariat in Arizona to bring the Cursillo in Spanish. The first Cursillo we would have to bring the team from outside (California and Texas). We had the dates, contacted the teams and even worked with two Lutheran Congregations that were also interested in participating in the project. Due to the reality of the immigration situation in Arizona we were forced to cancel the Cursillo and wait till next year to implement this action. The teams who were coming from Los Angeles and West Texas decided to wait for a better time to provide this retreat

For the first time in four years the program group decided also to cancel the Family Camp at Chapel Rock which usually involves about one hundred participants. People were afraid to travel on the highways of Arizona after the law entered into effect We therefore, had a Family Day Camp at San Pablo on August 14, 2010 The program group has as on going goal to coordinate and support the ministry work in all churches that have Hispanic/Latino ministry and this year we welcomed Rev. Peter Fabre who is starting a Hispanic congregation at St. Christopher’ Sun City. And Rev Walter Krobel (Old Catholic Church) who is collaborating with St. Mark’s in Mesa to start a Latino Congregation. These joined our regular group of San Pablo; Trinity Cathedral; St. Andrew’s Glendale; Epiphany Tempe, St Luke’s on the Mountain and St Andrew’s Tucson. Rev. Enrique Cadena

Jubilee Ministries 

2009‐2010 

Jubilee Ministry engages congregations in the important work of empowering people to change their lives in the fight against poverty and inequity. 

Jubilee Ministry in the Diocese of Arizona received a grant of $1,000 for seed money for ministries.  This, in turn, was matched by an equal grant from Episcopal Community Services. Consistent with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori focus on domestic poverty, including rural areas, two grants were made.  Both were to ministries who submitted competitive proposals for national Jubilee for funds to expand their ministry.  Although neither proposal was funded, these grants meet some of their needs.  One was to All Saints’ Safford for the Graham County Food Bank; the other to the Hoshoni Center, a Jubilee Project of St. Paul’s Holbrook. 

Other Jubilee Ministries in Arizona are Bridging Arizona Furniture Bank, Mesa; Cathedral Health Services, Trinity, Phoenix; Empowerment Through Education Program for Sudanese, diocese; Food for Life, St. Andrews’, Tucson; Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek; Interfaith Cooperative Ministries, All Saint’s and Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix; Justa Center, diocese; Naco Wellness Center, St. John’s, Bisbee and other parishes; St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic, St. Andrew’s, Nogales; St. Andrew’s, Sedona; and St. Phillips in the Hills, Tucson. 

Parishes whose ministries include outreach to the poor, the naked, the orphan, the hungry, are encouraged to seek designation and affirmation as a Jubilee Ministry.  In the current economy, grants are more limited but being a Jubilee Center brings not only greater visibility, but also intermittent grants.  For more information go to episcopalchurch.org, click on advocacy, again on Jubilee Network.  Once your application is completed and signed, mail to Evie Smith, 1924 East Rose Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85016.  Phone me at 602‐274‐6350 to walk you through the process or email at EMSmi@aol.com. 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

Evie Smith  Jubilee Officer EMSmi@aol.com 1924 East Rose Lane Phoenix, AZ 85016   

 

 

Liturgy & Music Program Group Report to Convention 2010 The Liturgy and Music Program Group did not meet formally this past year, as no issues in this area came to our attention. Some research has gone into the possibility of working with ethnic music sources, but there is nothing to report at this time. Should any parish have issues or questions regarding liturgy or music, please feel free to contact me. Blessings, Fr. William K. Young Convener, Liturgy and Music

Subject: Annual Report for Military/Veterans Issues Group

Ever since Governor Napolitano created the Veterans Inter-Faith Round Table the

Diocese has been involved with Fr. Victor Sarrazin and Ronald McCreery appointed by

the Bishop as co-chairs. Both were present at the last Round Table in December of 2008

at the Capitol. A loose organization addressing the gaps through which veterans can fall

had already been started by Bob Strain, the Mayor of Sierra Vista, with religious, service

and veterans organizations being asked to join. This group has become known as the

Southeastern Arizona Volunteers Embracing Veterans (SAVEVETS).

It has produced a booklet listing 41+ areas of concern and which agencies can cover

them. This is for Southeastern Arizona but could be emulated in other areas of the state.

What is being learned is that there is a wide number of helping/assisting organizations

which may, or may not, know what other organizations offer. We are told that there are

an increasing number of treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic

stress disorder (PTSD). There may even be DVDs available on these subjects in the near

future. We will ensure that the clergy of the diocese knows when available. The latest

information is that for those who experience multiple deployments there is a 90%

probability of some type of disorder.

Soldiers Angels <www.soldiersangels.org> is being looked at as a support program for

congregations. Congregations may also contact the Arizona Coalition for Military

Families at info@arizona coalition.org. For our “break out” at Convention, we hope to

have Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) the Reverend James Brisson from Fort Hood, Texas.

Bishop Smith ordained Fr. Brisson last December.

Fr. Sarrazin is now the moderator/facilitator for SAVEVETS since the Mayor stepped

down in January. Ron McCreery is a member.

Pray for the 625,000 military members and their families.

S/ Victor Sarrazin

S/ Ronald A. McCreery

Diocesan Millennium Development Goals Report to Convention 2010 The Diocese of Arizona established the Diocesan Millennium Development Goals Committee in response to the 75th General Convention resolution that requested all dioceses establish a commission or similar body, which would be dedicated to mobilizing Episcopalians toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Diocesan MDG Committee comprised of lay and clergy from throughout the diocese, began meeting prior to the 2007 Arizona Diocesan Convention. The Committee proposed Resolution 2-2007, which encouraged all congregations to move toward designating 0.7% of their income to support the international outreach efforts of the MDGs. The MDG Committee has also accomplished the following: • Established an MDG website: www.azdiomdg.org • Reviewed MDG project requests and awarded 14,000 dollars in matching

funds for a total of $28,000 funded for projects in Bagdad, Iraq; Darfur; Honduras; Veracruz, Mexico; and Haiti.

• Two grant requests pending review for projects in Darfur and Mexico. The Committee offers continued support of the efforts by churches throughout the Diocese with their efforts to meet the goals and advocate for participation by all churches and individuals with the MDGs. Speakers available to preach or teach on the MDGs. The MDG Committee also continues to encourage individuals and churches to send their MDG “stories”, (send to the committee in care of myra@trinitycathedral.com) in order to celebrate the success stories and to learn through efforts that didn’t work as well as we would have liked. The MDG stories offer inspiration and give ideas for others in their effort to meet the MDGs. These stories help others find out “What can ONE person do?”, and that the answer is “Plenty”.

Mission Shaped Church Program Ministry Group

Report to

Fiftieth Convention Diocese of Arizona

The Mission Shaped Church Program Ministry Group pursued two lines of ministry during this past year:

1. Vision Sessions. We presented two vision sessions over 2009-2010. One was presented at St. Anthony on the Dessert. The other was presented in St. Matthew’s, Tuscon. Vision Sessions are two-hour presentations outlining the foundational concepts of Mission Shaped church and inviting participants to attend the Mission Shaped Introduction sessions. In addition to the two parish oriented Vision Sessions we also presented an abbreviated vision session at the 2010 Presbyters’ Retreat 2. Mission Shaped Introduction. We led two Mission Shaped Introduction classes. One was for a six week period at St. Matthew’s, Tuscon. The other one was Friday evening- Saturday all day retreat style event. The purpose of the Mission Shaped Introduction is to present the reasons we must make some changes in missionary strategy on the parish level. The sessions explore the changes that have taken place in society and why the church must respond to them. Participants were encouraged to enroll in Mission Shaped Ministry course to be offered in the future. The purpose of this course is to equip people to start churches and ministries that will reach people no other existing church is reaching.

This work was displayed at our table at the 49th Diocesan Convention. Respectfully submitted, The Rev. John F. Maher, Jr.

Native American Ministry Program Group (NAMPG) 

Co‐Convenors:  Vivian Winter Chaser and The Rev. Dorothy Saucedo, Deacon 

Mission Statement: 

To enchance and honor harmony between Native Spirituality and Christianity by sharing our relationships with our Creator. 

Vision Statement: 

Our vision is to be included along with Bila’ashela’ii* in the Reign of God.  Loving God, our neighbors and being Good Stewarts of God’s creation.  (*Five Fingers – Dine’) 

 

  As you can see we have been very busy.  The NAMPG has designed their own logo, it’s been approved by our Bishop Kirk.  The mission and vision statements are in place.  A brochure is in the works of being released in time for the Diocesan Convention this year.  NAMPG team members will model T‐shirts with our logo and other items that we will eventually have available for sale through our website. 

Website?  Yes, we will have one very soon, with updates, upcoming events, announcements and general news to share with the wider community.  It will also be a place for individual Natives to share their stories of their culture and how Christianity has impacted their lives and their communities.  Native oral stories have been passed down through the ages, some historical events were lost but now many have written languages so that these can now be passed down to our younger generation.  So this website will be used as a learning tool as much as communication within the Diocese of Arizona and the world.  We invite you to share your stories. 

This convention the NAMPG will have a breakout work session titled “Native Spirituality within the Twenty First Century.”  We will share our history, how the Episcopal Church came and made its presence known on the reservations and where we are today.    

NAMPG has taken part in Winter Talk 25 where we learn about Asset Base Community Development (ABCD) and Oklahoma IV, where we spoke about Ordination processes and growing Native leadership.  Encouraged and supported by Bishop Kirk, we attended these conferences to learn, to share and to bring back to our communities where the Native people would like to see the Episcopal Church today and in the future.  Our voices are being heard, our challenges are being noted and changes are being made to empower the Native voice within the Episcopal Church.  Presiding Bishop Katharine spent 5 days with the Native people in Sewanee, TN for Oklahoma IV, she listened she heard and is beginning to work with us.   

Our Creator is One we are his children and He loves us all.  We need only to have faith in Him to walk the path of beauty as it surrounds us, His love, His hands will always guide us.  

Arizona Small/Tiny Church Network (Program Group)

We are not small....we are tiny....we have less than 50 average Sunday Attendance and weare scattered around the out skirts of the diocese in small and /or rural communities. We work as a network to support clergy and lay folk in their ministries and to share our joysand challenges. This happens when we see each other at diocesan events, when we call and talkto each other via phone or e:mail. The Arizona Small/Tiny Church blog has not been useful. Eugenia Durham, facilitator

FACT SHEET 2009 FOR THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS PROVIDING VOLUNTARY LOVING CARE, AND

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF IMPOVERISHED MEXICAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES!

St. Andrew's Children's Clinic, a nondenominational, nonprofit voluntary-staffed organization provides medical, surgical and restorative care for impoverished Mexican children living along the Arizona-Mexico border. Since its advent thirty-five years ago, the Clinic sees more than two hundred children the first Thursday of each month, providing medical specialty care, as well as food, clothes and toys. Every October, in cooperation with Children's Surgery International, approximately forty children have cleft palate and cleft lip surgery in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. This mission has become a special project because it involves enthusiastic volunteers on both sides of the U.S. – Mexican border.94% of each dollar donated goes to medical care for the children!

Mexican infants and children:

2,387 Clinic visits by volunteer doctors

261 Office visits (USA and Mexico) 230 Medical diagnostic tests 42 Cleft Palate surgeries 37 Orthopedic surgeries

24 Eye surgeries

We were also able to provide prostheses, medication, orthotic footwear, hearing aids and pair of eyeglasses.

PO Box 67 Green * Valley, AZ 85622 * Phone: 520-648-3242 * Fax: 520-648-2334 E-mail: office@standrewsclinic.org * Website: www.standrewsclinic.org

2009 Annual Report

70%

15%

10% 5% ProgramServicesManagement

Fundraising

SpecialEvents

45%

20%

21%

4%

10% Rents andService FeesContributions

Special Events

Grants

Investment

PUBLIC SUPPORT and REVENUE

EXPENSES BY CATEGORY

SENIOR PROFILE

Your continued support makes it possible for us to provide a comfortable home, nutritious meals, supervision and social activities for our low-income seniors throughout the year.

Based on 2009 audit information

78%

22%

Women

Men

2009 – A Year of Challenges and Accomplishments Frank Hamilton, President of the 2009-2010 Board of Trustees and Larry E. Rush, Executive Director

Given the economic climate, 2009 was a challenging year for St. Luke’s Home. With many non-profit organizations experiencing significant declines in contributions, St. Luke’s Home faced a serious challenge.

Knowing that our residents depend on us to provide them a safe and caring environment, all those responsible for fundraising worked extremely hard to meet the challenge. Through the efforts of the staff, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Visitors and our many friends, we ended the year with our most successful Annual campaign ever. The 90th Annual Baile de las Flores was another tremendous success. The Board of Visitors continues year after year to amaze all of us with their tireless efforts to create our most successful fundraising event. All of us at St. Luke’s are forever in their debt.

For the 14th year, Sensational Settings was again one of our premiere events both in terms of the number of people attending and the funds raised. This event takes a tremendous amount of effort to put on and improves every year. One of the major impacts of Sensational Settings is to increase awareness of St. Luke’s Home in the community.

A new committee of the Board of Trustees was created this year as an additional way to increase community awareness of St. Luke’s. The Outreach Committee has the very important task of spreading the word about St. Luke’s to individuals, corporations, foundations and any audience that can provide support to the Home in terms of time, talent and treasure.

In 2009, planning was begun for two new events to benefit St. Luke’s. The first is an annual golf tournament that will be held May 14, 2010. We have high hopes that this new event will not only raise significant new funds but again will raise the profile of St. Luke’s Home. In addition, 2010 is the 30th anniversary of St. Luke’s Home. A one-time event is being planned for September 2010 to reminisce about the history of the Home and thank all those who have been so instrumental in its success over these many years.

In March 2009, we celebrated the completion of the renovation of the St. Frances Chapel. This effort took many years of dedicated, hard work by the Chapel Committee and was completed through the generosity of many donors.

Overall, 2009 was a year of challenges that were met through the efforts of people like you: donors and volunteers. All of you make it possible for St. Luke’s Home to continue our Tradition of Serving.

86%

14%

Caucasian

Ethnic

Average Age 72.5 Average Annual Income: $11,800 Average Monthly Cost/Resident $ 1,765 Average Contribution/Resident $ 730 Shortfall $ 1,035

As of 12/31/09 Census

DIOCESAN STANDING COMMITTEE 

2009‐2010 

 

The Committee consists of the following: Mr. Sherman Stephens, The Revs. Frank Bergen, Erica Von Haaren, Enrique Cadena, Dr. Bill Verdini, The Rt. Rev. Kirk Smith and Cn. Judith Conley, President. 

 

We have had five meetings since October 2009.  All our meetings begin with worship and study.  Bishop Smith brings the Committee up to date on the Diocesan State of Affairs at each of the meetings. 

 

 The Committee entertained requests from parishes concerning property, interviewed candidates for Holy Orders and discussed and signed several consents for elected Bishops. 

TREASURER’S REPORT TO

THE 50TH Convention Of

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

It was my hope that we could hail our 50th Convention with a bright and shiny picture of our financial future. Unfortunately that is not to be. But there is good news. The majority of our congregations continue to struggle but we see a new commitment and energy to weather these financial storms. It is heartening to see the congregations fighting through the tough times and continue to forge ahead with their commitment to nurture and feed their parish families, the Diocese, the National Church and our Anglican Communion.

Although the Finance Committee has remained reluctant to grant mission share relief, it has recognized special circumstances and made allowances for the manner in which current mission shares are paid. Congregations with these special arrangements will be mentioned at our annual convention.

In response to the many inquiries regarding the manner in which mission shares are

calculated and assessed, the Diocese is attempting to incorporate a new procedure. This procedure is the result of many discussions with congregations. It is perceived that the new manner of assessment of mission shares will be “more fair” and responsive to what is actually occurring in the congregations. In brief, it means that current mission share will be based on current income. The percentage will remain the same. Our budget workshop will detail the process.

As a result of the new procedure, budgeting for this next year becomes a difficult if not

impossible task. To that end we have trimmed the budget in advance and continued our wage and hiring freeze. As always health care costs defy management. We continue our commitment to be a mission-driven Diocese and direct our efforts towards this goal. An independent audit of our financial position as of December 31, 2009, and the related statement of activities, changes in net assets, cash flows and functional expenses for the year then ended has been completed. A copy, including the auditor’s report and opinion, will be included in the Convention Journal. I would again like to thank all the members of the Finance and Investment committees who devote an extraordinary amount of time, resources and their hearts to guiding the Diocese. Remember them and all our volunteers in your prayers.

Thank you to Bishop Smith and all the staff who devote time and themselves to the tasks necessary to operate the Diocese.

Faithfully, Jack A. Colaric, Treasurer

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona 2010 Diocesan Convention Annual Report

World Mission/Companion Diocese Program Group The Diocese of Arizona has companion diocese relationships with The Diocese of Dar es Salaam, The Anglican Church of Tanzania and The Diocese of Western Mexico, La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico. We currently focus our efforts regarding World Mission in our companion diocese relationships.  Diocese of Dar Es Salaam The World Mission/Companion Diocese Program Group Deacon transferred a total of $2,852.00 raised by the Dares Salaam Ministry – Phoenix – West Valley sub-group to assist with the maintenance of a 4 wheel drive vehicle for Bishop Valentine. The Program Group recommends supporting the Buguruni Anglican Health Centre of Henry and Pricilla Ziegler. The clinic continues to be a bright spot in our relationship with the Diocese of Dar Es Salaam. Diocese of Western Mexico Some progress has been made this year with regarding to communicating with the Diocese of Western Mexico. The Program Group continues to search for Diocese of Arizona members/clergy who have Spanish skills that might be helpful to our cause. The Program Group recently received a list of parishes and in the Diocese of Western Mexico We plan to use this information to solicit congregations in the Diocese of Arizona to select a sister congregation in the Diocese of Western Mexico. These sister congregations could begin to explore how they might help each other. The Program Group will be creating a prayer calendar to be sent to each Arizona congregation so that each of the Western Mexico congregations would be prayed for by the entire Diocese of Arizona on a specific Sunday. Your Help Needed We encourage anyone interested in being involved in the work of the Program Group to contact the convener or any member of the Group. We especially need persons who have Spanish skills. Rev. Chuck Milhoan, Deacon Convener chuck@stjohnsaz.org

Department of Youth Ministries and Young Adults Mission: To raise up a faithful Christian generation that is leading the church and changing the world.

Vision: We aim to be Christ-centered youth ministers who use our spiritual gifts to build and equip teams of volunteers who join us in going where youth are to proclaim the gospel of Christ and to guide, serve and disciple youth in the Anglican tradition.

The Youth Ministry Department recruits, trains, and deploys youth ministry professionals and provides opportunities and options to increase the depth and breadth of our ministry to students. We do this six ways:

1. Youth Minister Support Network: a. Monthly Youth Minister’s Day: Meet monthly to worship, share expertise, plan and pray. These

encourage and sharpen youth ministers professionally and as spiritual leaders. b. Fall Planning Retreat: Late fall overnight to plan, worship, fellowship, cast vision, and set goals for the

next school year. c. Annual Youth Workers Retreat: February retreat for spiritual growth and team building. Builds

community and “sharpens the saw” for youth leaders. d. Youth Ministry Volunteer Training: One-day youth volunteer ministry training at diocesan convention. e. Ecumenical Training Events: Sharpen youth directors and leadership teams. Reload day in fall. Urban

Youth Workers Conference (May). f. “Summer Camp Assignment” for full-time youth directors during the 2 ½ weeks of youth camp in which

youth directors work together to build the community of youth ministers and young adult counselors.

2. Events for Students: Giving students a way to reach their friends with the Good News of Jesus. a. Diocesan “flashmob” Events. “flashmob” is code for quarterly events for group building, spiritual

formation and evangelism led by youth ministers. Our goal is for students to view high school ministry as the crown jewel of our diocese’ youth ministry.

b. Youth Council: Az. Council of Teens (ACT): Student leadership development program. HS students plan and run diocesan jr high programs: Tenebrae and Acolyte Olympics.

3. Youth Camping: A youth camping program designed to build parish youth programs. a. 5 goals of Youth Camping: 1) introduce students to a lifelong and life-changing walk with Jesus & build

faith in those who already have a Christian commitment 2) Use the language of youth so that students can use camp as an evangelism tool for not-yet-churched friends 3) Build parishes by building youth groups 4) Develop young adult counselors as Christian leaders 5) Develop diocesan youth minister team

b. Move to “taking” students rather than “sending” them to camp. c. Summer camp: 6 Strand program: 1. Evening “youth group” type “Gatherings” for the verbal

proclamation of the gospel for those who “hear”. 2. Morning liturgical expression for those who “see”. 3. High energy games for those who “do”. 4. Low energy/contemplative activities for those who “ponder”. 5. Daily parish/regional small groups develop community back home. 6. The counselor as the incarnational bridge to the gospel; earning the right and processing the day each evening in the cabins.

d. Camp as the beginning of the summer “launch pad” for the ministry year. e. Staff for spiritual growth of entire camp team.

4. Parish Consulting: a. Help parishes fill youth director positions. b. Help parishes move to a missional and discipleship model of youth ministry through parish visitation,

seminars, training materials.

5. Youth Minister Training Program: For more information see youthministryapprentice.com

6. Missional Experiments: Multi-ethnic church for youth and young adults from un-churched backgrounds: http://www.mystjudes.com. Developing Christian leadership among young adults, Men’s and women’s Bible studies, college students (20+students) leading a high school discipleship group (20+), developing creative liturgies and introduce a non-Episcopal audience to the Episcopal Church.