Diocesean Positions

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Committees, Boards and Appointments in the Diocese of El Camino Real for the 2008-2009 term.

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Diocesan Secretary

The Rev. Maly Hughes (St. Timothy’s)

Standing Committee

Function: Shares in the authority of the Diocese with the Bishop and the Convention. Serves as the Ecclesiastical Authority when there is no Bishop; serves as the Bishop’s Council of Advice; approves applications for ordination and for encumbrance or alienation of church property; investigates charges against clergy and advises the Bishop in questions of clergy discipline.
Term: 4-year term
Jerry Witherspoon-President (St. Jude’s), The Rev. Chris Creed (St. Francis), The Rev. Nathan Speck-Ewer (St. Timothy’s), Diane Snow (St. Jude’s)

Diocesan Board of Trustees

Newly formed in October 2007. Combined the functions of what used to be the Diocesan Council and the Corporation.
Function: Acts on behalf of the Convention to develop and implement the policies, programs, and budget adopted by the Convention. The legal entity of the Diocese, holding title to and administering the property of the Diocese.
(Terms vary)
The Rev. David Breuer (St. Luke’s); Nancy Cohen (All Saints’); The Rev. Efren Garza (Santa Maria Virgen); The Rev. Silvestre Romero (St. Philip’s); Judi Sato (St. Stephen’s); Frank Snow (St. Jude’s); The Rev. Ken Wratten (St. Stephen’s); Ann Wright (St. Andrew’s)

Finance Committee

Function: To oversee, monitor, and review the financial affairs of the diocese and all congregations, institutions, and organizations as explained in Canon 12.
Appointed
Jerry Witherspoon (St. Jude’s), Sue Ramar, (St. Andrew’s), The Rev. David Breuer (St. Luke’s)

Commission on Ministry

Function: Assists the Bishop in determining needs for ordained ministry in the Diocese; in recruiting, selecting, guiding, and examining persons for Holy Orders; in providing pastoral care for those on the Bishop’s staff; and in the development, training, utilization, and affirmation of the ministry of the Laity in the world.
Term: 4-year term
Floyd Farlow –Chair (St. Francis), The Rev. Maryellen Garnier – Vice Chair (St. Andrew’s), Margaret Clark (St. Andrew’s), The Rev. Mike Ferrito (Holy Spirit, Campbell), Joanna Shreve (St. Timothy’s), The Rev. Bob Williams (St. Thomas), The Rev. Max Wright (St. Andrew’s), The Rev. Nayan McNeill (St. Luke’s)
Appointed
Jennifer Ezell (St. Timothy’s)

Ecclesiastical Trial Court

Function: Conducts ecclesiastical trials of Priests or Deacons upon Presentment by the Standing Committee for offenses alleged under canon law.
Term: 3-year term
The Rev. Stephen Mills (ECA), Ann Whyte (St. Luke’s)

The Stewardship Commission

Function: Continues the implementation of an ongoing Diocesan Stewardship Program, with special concern to teach stewardship as a living commitment to the mission of Christ; to establish a program for training and assistance, and a database of effective stewardship programs; to implement tithing and proportionate (50/50) giving; and to provide lay stewardship education.
(Volunteers)
Jennifer Ezell (St. Timothy’s), The Rev. Portia Mather-Hempler, Jim Hempler, Joanna Shreve (St. Timothy’s)

Department of Missions

Function: Exercises oversight of mission congregations of the Diocese; supports local evangelism; encourages the adoption of intercultural ministry in all congregations; advocates in matters of social justice; and develops long range plans for organizing new congregations.
Term: 3-year term
Jennifer Ezell (St. Timothy’s), Katy Dickinson (St. Andrew’s)
Appointed
Angie Dela Cruz (Holy Child), Jan Martin (St. Stephen’s)

Department of Higher Education

Function: Exercises oversight of campus ministries in the Diocese; supports local congregations in their ministries to institutions of higher education; assists in developing new campus ministry programs.
Appointed
The Rev. Roger Wharton (Chaplain, San Jose State)

The Diocesan Review Committee

Function: Does an initial investigation (of a claim of misconduct against a clergy person in the diocese) to determine if further action is warranted.
Term: 3-year term
Mary Ann Gee (St. Andrew’s), Ann Wright (St. Andrew’s)

Diocesan Nominating Committee

Function: Presents lay and ordained nominations to the Convention for all elective offices, after consultation with the Deaneries. Meets as needed; consults by email/phone.
Term: 1 year term, elected by Deanery
Barbara Rice (St. Mark’s), The Rev. David Breuer (St. Luke’s)

Congregational Development Committee

Function: Facilitates parishes and missions in developing excellence in ministry with the context of a healthy organization and with due attention to its environment, by connecting best practices within our diocese or from outside sources.
(Volunteers)
The Rev. John Buenz (St. Jude’s), The Rev. Ernest Cockrell (Retired Priest), Mary Ann Gee (St. Andrew’s), Joanna Shreve (St. Timothy’s), Pat Williams (St. Thomas)

Peace & Justice Commission

Function: Develops resolutions to send to National Church to raise awareness of justice needs throughout the world. Reports to National Peace and Justice Commission.
Inactive since 2007.

Restorative Justice Commission

Function: Supports the Diocese in fulfilling the mission of the church (“to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ . . . through the promotion of justice.”) by raising awareness of issues of criminal justice, by assisting congregations in understanding the concept of Restorative Justice and by equipping the saints for compassionate ministry as they develop programs and ministries to meet the needs of victims, offenders, families, communities and those who work in the criminal justice system.
Inactive.

Deputies to General Convention

Function: Represent the Diocese at the national General Convention
The Rev. David Breuer (St. Luke’s); The Rev. Silvestre Romero Jr. (St. Philip’s); The Rev. Maly Hughes (St. Timothy’s); Frank Snow (St. Jude’s); Jerry Witherspoon (St. Jude’s)
Elected at Convention one year prior to General Convention

Conference Education Planning Team (CERT)

Function: Plans all the conferences and education opportunities within the diocese. This committee reports directly to the bishop.
(Volunteers)
Ernest Boyer (St. Thomas), The Rev. Kathy Crowe (Holy Spirit); Diane Lovelace (St. Joseph’s); The Rev. Silvestre Romero (St. Phillip’s); Joanna Shreve (St. Timothy’s), Pat Williams (St. Thomas); The Rev. Max Wright (St. Andrew’s); Ann Wright (St. Andrew’s)

Bishop’s Appointments:

Chancellor: Nancy Cohen (All Saints’)
Committee on Constitutions & Canons: The Rev. Chris Creed, Chair (St. Francis’)
Committee on Resolutions: Frank Snow (St. Jude’s), The Rev. Wendy Smith (St. Thomas)
Archivist: Robert Pomeroy (St. Joseph’s)
The Personnel Committee: Barbara Creed (St. Francis’), The Rev. Karen Siegfriedt (St. Jude’s)