Nominees for Diocesan Elections

1. Nominees for Diocesan Elections

2. Nominees for Provisional Clerical Deputy to General Convention (4 to be ranked) The Rev. Frederick P. Moser Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayland The Rev. Robert E. Hensley Grace Church, Vineyard Haven The Rev. Sabeth Fitzgibbons Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington The Rev. Karen Montagno Christ Church, Cambridge

3. Nominees for Provisional Lay Deputy to General Convention (4 to be ranked) Ms. Helen Gordon St. Barnabas’s Church, Falmouth Mr. Christopher Ashley St. John’s Church, Jamaica Plain Ms. Lallie Lloyd Trinity Church, Boston Mr. Stephen B. MacAusland St. Paul’s Church, Dedham

4. Nominees for Lay Member of Standing Committee (1 to be elected) Ms. Karen Mathiasen Christ Church, Cambridge Ms. Robin Preston Grace Church, Everett

5. Nominees for Board of Directors of the Barbara C. Harris Center (2 to be elected) Mr. Zachary Dunn Grace Church, Everett Ms. Beverly Faison Sneed Grace Church, Everett The Rev. Martha Hubbard St. Paul’s Church, Newburyport

6. Uncontested ElectionsThese nominees are unopposed. Clerical Member of Standing Committee The Rev. Johanna Barrett, Trinity Church, Topsfield Clerical Deputy to Provincial Synod The Rev. Elizabeth Steinhauser, St. Stephen’s Church, Boston Lay Deputy to Provincial Synod Ms. Nancy Jeanne Martin, Trinity Church, Boston Clerical Member of the Cathedral Chapter The Rev. Dr. Katharine C. Black, Church of St. John the Evangelist, Boston Lay Member of the Cathedral Chapter Ms. Jane Covey, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston Member of Trustees of Donations Ms. Ella Davilla Auchincloss, Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill Treasurer of the Diocese Mr. James F. Gammill, Church of the Good Shepherd, Watertown Secretary of the Diocese Mr. Leon A. Brathwaite II, Church of the Good Shepherd, Waban

7. Resolutions on Clergy Compensation and Benefits

8. Resolutions on Clergy Compensation and Benefits (p. H-18) Submitted by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Commission on Ministry These two resolutions define Total Clergy Compensation and provide a formula for calculating minimum Total Clergy Compensation.

9. Resolutions

10. 1. Resolution creating a diocesan policy on immigration (p. H-27)Submitted by the diocesan Immigration Task Force Responds to the June 2007 New Sanctuary Movement resolution of the Executive Council of General Convention Calls for a diocesan education program for clergy and congregations on the plight of refugees and immigrants

11. 1. Resolution creating a diocesan policy on immigration (p. H-27) continued Promotes the use of the term “immigrant” in place of the dehumanizing label “alien” Encourages the provision of assistance and sanctuary in churches for those seeking protection from detention and deportation, in consultation with the Bishop Encourages congregations to sponsor refugees and asylum seekers as appropriate

12. 2. Resolution supporting transgender civil rights (p. H-29)Submitted by The Rev. Cameron Partridge, The Rev. Christopher Fike and The Rev. Canon Edward Rodman Supports enactment of laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or its expression and that treat related physical violence as a hate crime Asks that the resolution be conveyed to the State Legislature and Mass. representatives in the U.S. House and Senate

13. 2. Resolution supporting transgender civil rights (p. H-29) continued Asks for a resolution to General Convention requesting that “gender identity and expression” be included in the Episcopal Church’s canon on access to the discernment process for any ministry, lay or ordained

14. 3. Resolution affirming General Convention actions on slavery and reconciliation (pp. H-30 - H-31)Submitted by a coalition of members of the diocese Affirms the Episcopal Church’s acknowledgement of its historical participation in the sin of slavery and its legacy and lasting injury Joins in the church’s expression of regret and apology for its complicity

15. 3. Resolution affirming General Convention actions on slavery and reconciliation (pp. H-30 - H-31) continued Acknowledges that this diocese has responded to General Convention Resolution A123’s call for a report on the church’s complicity in and economic benefit from slavery in Massachusetts Calls on parishes to engage in similar inquiry and reporting

16. 3. Resolution affirming General Convention actions on slavery and reconciliation (pp. H-30 - H-31) continued Calls for commitment to becoming “a transformed, anti-racist church” and to work toward healing, reconciliation and restoration Asks that the diocese study and implement how the church can be “the repairer of the breach”

17. 4. Resolution on Christian formation/education regarding nonviolence (p. H-33)Submitted by the diocesan Peace and Justice Committee Urges appointment of a Peacemaking and Nonviolence Focus Group to design education for the diocese and its congregations about the spirituality, history and practice of peacemaking and nonviolence in the Christian tradition Asks that the focus group report to next year’s Diocesan Convention

18. 5. Resolution to General Convention endorsing a feast day for Sts. Andronicus & Junia (p. H-34)Submitted by the diocesan Liturgy and Music Committee Requests the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to add to Lesser Feasts and Fasts a May 17 feast day for Sts. Andronicus and Junia, Apostles.

19. 6. Resolution for continued trial use of feast day for Sts. Andronicus and Junia (pp. H-35 - H-36) Submitted by the diocesan Liturgy and Music Committee Asks Diocesan Convention’s approval of continued diocesan trial use of a May 17 feast day for Sts. Andronicus and Junia, Apostles, pending adoption by General Convention or until 2013 Charges the diocesan Liturgy and Music Committee with preparing educational and liturgical material, promoting the feast day’s observance and annual reporting to Diocesan Convention

20. 7. Resolution confirming diocesan support for the work of the Diocese of Jerusalem (pp. H-36 - H-37) Submitted by the diocesan Committee on Palestine and Israel Reaffirms diocesan commitment to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and pledges support through prayer and participation Encourages financial support for the Home for Elderly in Beir Zeit, a project selected in consultation with Bishop Suheil Dawani

21. 7. Resolution confirming diocesan support for the work of the Diocese of Jerusalem (pp. H-36 - H-37) continued Authorizes the diocesan Committee on Palestine and Israel to develop and implement an education plan for the diocese regarding the Diocese of Jerusalem’s future, and to report to next year’s convention Directs the committee to continue its dialogue with Jewish religious leaders in Massachusetts

22. Admission of Parishes and Missions

23. Report of the Committee on Admission of Parishes and Missions (p. H-52) The committee will recommend that the convention admit the Church of the Holy Spirit in Fall River as a parish in union with the diocese. The Church of the Holy Spirit is a new entity resulting from the merger of three Fall River parishes: the Church of the Ascension, St. John’s-St. Stephen’s Partnership and St. Mark’s Church.

24. Amendments to the Diocesan Constitution

25. I. Amendment to Diocesan Constitution Article 18 (p. H-53) Submitted by the Committee on Constitution and Canons The amendment clarifies the process for amending the Diocesan Constitution by indicating that amendments become effective at the adjournment of the current Diocesan Convention unless otherwise directed. This is the required second reading of this amendment.

26. II. Amendment to Diocesan Constitution Article 2, Section 2 (p. H-54) Submitted by the Committee on Constitution and Canons The amendment allows lay members of Diocesan Council to vote at Diocesan Convention. This is the required second reading of this amendment.