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[ Follow the source URL for a PDF of all resolutions before the convention--newheart]
1 posted on 05/10/2005 9:01:29 PM PDT by newheart
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2 posted on 05/10/2005 9:02:22 PM PDT by newheart (The Truth? You can't handle the Truth. But He can handle you.)
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As much as I'd like to see it pass, it probably won't even come close. Diocesan conventions are made up of two groups: clergy in good standing and lay delegates. On anything remotely controversial, there would be a vote by orders meaning that both a majority of clergy and a majority of laity are required for the motion to pass. It's unlikely this motion would pass either group, much less both. Here's why:

All clergy in good standing attend the convention. Few of the clergy come from large parishes. Most of them are from small congregations and various ministries that depend upon the diocese and its budget for survival. There are also the "clergy without cures" present. They are cannonically resident in the diocese but are not assigned to a specific congregation or diocesan ministry. They are either retired or working in a non-parish/non-diocesan ministry (March of Dimes, City Rescue Mission, etc). Basically, these priests, while fulfilling a Godly calling, are more into charity than outreach and are usually fairly liberal.

Each parish sends a number of delegates depending upon that parish's average Sunday attendance (it used to be on official membership, but the diocese wisely dropped that method in the days of Bishop Jecko and Canon Brust). Still, few parshes exceed 300 on a Sunday. The result is that most of the delegates are from small to medium-small parishes and missions. As stated above, the missions depend upon the diocese and its budget for their survival. Furthermore, the persons elected delegate meet three criteria: ability to spend all day Friday in a convention hall (translation: retired), enough clout in their church to be elected delegate (translation: they've been there for a long time), and a willingness to sit through the convention year after year (various translations include: church geek, nothing better to do, and one who wants to kiss up to the bishop). This means that the delegates tend to be blue/gray haired Episcopal lifers who would only leave if they are carried out feet first.


5 posted on 05/11/2005 9:30:20 AM PDT by bobjam
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