Ref. A September 8, 2012

Presbytery of Southern New England

Presbytery Council For Action:

• The Council moves that Presbytery adopt the revised proposed budget for 2013. (Ref. A-1).

For Information: The Presbytery’s Council met on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Old Saybrook office. Minutes of the meeting are attached as Ref. A-2. The meeting opened with Rev. John Webster reading from Isaiah 56 and offering the opening prayer.

John Webster commented on the leadership team’s discussion at their June 26th meeting. The team asked the following questions:

• How do we become a missional presbytery? • How do we frame the presbytery meeting around the missional concept? • How do we focus on God’s call?

Dana Lindsley, Presbyter to the Spiritual Community, then presented a PowerPoint on “Becoming Missional”. In becoming missional, we focus our work and attention on vitalizing congregations and ministries to be Christ’s presence in the world. We also must focus on Jesus – to be the body of Christ to love, to heal, to reveal, and glorify God.

Dana noted that missional is not just being in a church, but rather missional is church out into the world. Dana then illustrated the characteristics of the religious community’s transition from temple to tabernacle/synagogues. Why are we seeking to embark on the missional journey? Because God is forcing us … and we choose to be missional in order to be faithful.

The Council discussed the advisability of hiring a consultant to assist the Presbytery in the transition to a missional presbytery. One consultant’s proposal was $3,700. John Webster and Steve Thayer will obtain proposals from additional consultants.

The proposed addendum to the Discerning the Way process was discussed. It does not answer the property question, but all other relevant questions are answered. The item “j” is to include other questions as deemed appropriate by the Council.

Council recommended that the proposed Addendum (Ref. A-3) be presented as a first reading at the September Presbytery meeting and be voted upon at the November Presbytery meeting.

Council discussed the status of the Administration Commission for Hartford: Korean Church. Council recommended that there be further discussion with the Administrative Commission members with the suggestion that their recommendations be revised.

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Council decided not to take any action at this time in regard to the United Parish, Fall River congregation. The Trustees will inquire about retaining legal counsel for the distribution of the assets.

Bill Schimpf reported on the disposition of the assets of the Christ Is Life church. The van has been sold for $4,000 and the money will be used to defray Rev. Paulo Ribeiro’s moving expenses from Nebraska to Fall River, MA. The Trustees voted to give the remaining property to the former members of the Christ Is Life church.

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2013 PROPOSED BUDGET - with Budget Task Force recommendations and EP at 60% timeApproved by the Board of Trustees on 7-19-12 Approved by Presbytery Council on 8-2-12

Ref. A-1

Presbytery of Southern New England2013 Proposed Budget with budget reductions of EP to 60% time and remove office assistant

and Budget Task Force reductions with an increase of .75% to BOP dues2013 2012 2012 %

Mission/Ministry Administration Total BUDGET as of 6/30/2012 50

IncomeGeneral Mission 125,000 125,000 A 125,000 29,638.24 24%General Mission - prior year 13,000.00 Interest on Operating Cash 450 450 1,200 256.80 21%Presbytery Per Capita 252,793 252,793 B 255,082 117,756.48 46%Donations 0 0 2,770.50 Merrill Lynch dividends minus fees 0 0 (168.90) New Covenant Fund dividends 0 0 947.12

Total Income 125,000 253,243 378,243 381,282 164,200.24 43%

Expenses

CommitteesChurch Development 45,525 1,195 46,720 J 55,120 17,778.67 32%Committee on Ministry 2,400 4,200 6,600 6,600 2,106.58 32%Committee on Preparation 4,904 3,480 8,384 8,384 2,402.17 29%Ecclesiastical Relations 4,866 134 5,000 J 5,600 - 0%Nominations 220 0 220 220 257.50 117%Personnel 500 500 1,000 - 0%Presbytery Council 3,000 3,000 J 5,000 966.46 19%Social Justice 576 576 576 - 0%Stewardship & Mission 9,884 116 10,000 J 12,000 - 0%Trustees 500 7,500 8,000 8,000 2,038.00 25%Youth Ministries 800 0 800 800 - 0%

MILK Loan Repayments (GA & Synod) 17,824 17,824 17,824 8,911.80 50%Office Operation 26,790 26,790 C/J 39,940 14,024.76 35%

EP Salary & Professional Expenses 37,501 38,793 76,294 D 95,748 44,984.08 47%Stated Clerk Salary & Professional Expenses 26,826 26,826 E 26,826 10,931.46 41%Office Manager Salary & Benefits 84,195 84,195 F 83,748 41,761.28 50%Financial Secretary Salary 25,484 25,484 25,484 12,741.95 50%Part Time Office Assistant Salary 0 0 G 4,423 2,211.69 50%Contract Staff Office Support 0 0 3,200 - Bldg. Main./Equip. Replacement Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 - GA Travel 1,500 1,500 H 1,500 846.00 0.56 Honorarium 0 0 3,420 - 0%Miscellaneous 4,000 4,000 I 4,000 -

Total Expense 125,000 232,713 357,713 414,413 161,962.40 39%

TransfersAccumulated budget savings & earnings 0 (20,530) (20,530) 41,031 - Net Income/Loss 2,237.84 Notes

A 2012 Projected Presbytery Mission PledgesB Per Capita reflects a decrease from 8134 membership to 8061 @ $31.36 unchanged from 2012.C PSNE Condo fees remain the same with partial mothballing of office.D Reflects 60% time for EP with BOP .75% increase; $1,000 Continuing Ed. and $7,400 auto/professional expense.E Reflects Stated Clerk salary & p/r taxes with and $1,500 mileage and $3,000 professional expense.F Reflects BOP .75% increase.G Reflects elimination of office assistant position.H Reflects annual amount for biennial GA Assembly.I Auditor recommends an establishment of a Contingency fund; balance left in Miscellaneous line at year-end transfers to Contingency Fund.

J Budget Reduction Task Force adjustments.

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Ref. A-2 Minutes

Presbytery Council 08-02-12

The stated meeting of the Presbytery Council was held on August 2, 2012 at the Old Saybrook office. The meeting opened at 9:30 am with Rev. John Webster reading from Isaiah 56 and offering the opening prayer. Present: Rev. Beth Appel, Anne Carney, Rev. Ned Castner, Elder Judy Cunningham, Rev. Chris Delmar, Elder Hal Hall, *Rev. Dana Lindsley, Elder Clare Schimpf, Elder William Schimpf, Rev. Arthur Shippee (via telephone), Rev. Virginia Smanik,*Elder Tom Taylor, Rev. Steven Thayer, *Elder Bill Thomas, Rev. John Webster, Elder Penny Webster Also present: Pam Garner, Office Manager; Dayle Larson, Financial Secretary

A quorum was present. Excused: Elder Lisa Baker, Rev. Adele Crawford, Rev. Joseph Kimatu, Rev. Tracy Mehr-Muska, Rev. gretchen Sausville, and Rev. Tom Speers. * Ex-officio members Introductions John Webster asked each of the members to introduce themselves, give their role with Council, and their church affiliation. Approval of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting Council VOTED to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2012 Council meeting. Approval of Draft Copy of the Minutes of Presbytery Meeting Council VOTED to approve the draft copy of the minutes of the May 5, 2012 Presbytery meeting. Approval of the Agenda Council VOTED to approve the agenda for the Council meeting. Report of the Leadership Team – Becoming Missional John Webster commented on the team’s discussion at their June 26th meeting.

• How do we become a missional presbytery? • How do we frame the presbytery meeting around the missional concept? • How do we focus on God’s call?

Dana Lindsley continued the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation: What does missional mean?

• In becoming missional, we: o Focus our work and attention on vitalizing congregations and ministries to be

Christ’s presence in the world o Focus on Jesus – to be the body of Christ to love, to heal, to reveal, and glorify God

• Missional is not just being in a church • Missional is church out into the world

Dana then illustrated the characteristics of the religious community’s transition from Temple to tabernacle/synagogues.

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Temple Tabernacle/Synagogues Centralized Small Communities

Buildings Local Decision-making Formalized Priesthood Experimentation

Powerful Voice in Nation Short Life Span Centralized Treasury Disruptive Engagement Rules & Regulations Flexible

Gathering in One Place Seeking Welfare of Locale Permission Being in Multiple Places

Why are we seeking to embark on the missional journey? • God is forcing us … and • We choose to be missional in order to be faithful

Conditions underway within the Presbytery: • Smaller membership • Focusing on relationships • Downsizing staff • Moving toward virtual office • Letting go of committees • Using flexible FOG • Nurturing experiments • Accepting shorter community life spans (CIL) • Re-aligning agendas for Presbytery meetings

Other possibilities: • Localize mission by reducing per capita • Simplify the Presbytery budget • Fewer committees • Move from regulation to permission-giving • Agenda for celebration, support mission learning • Nurture experimental communities of faith • Perform the faith • See congregations as primary agents of mission

Trajectories: • Are you doing it right? → Are you doing the right things? • How to serve our church members? → How to serve the people of this

community? • How does this support the Presbytery? → How is this enhancing God’s

mission in the world?

This journey requires changes in our thought process: • When we currently talk about mission, we talk about spending money. • When we talk about missional, we will talk about giving our lives.

There was a brief discussion about Dana’s “Missional Presbytery White Paper”. The Council discussed the advisability of hiring a consultant to assist the Presbytery in the transition to a missional presbytery. One consultant’s proposal was $3,700. John Webster and Steve Thayer will obtain proposals from additional consultants.

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Major Action Items • Proposed 2013 Budget

William Schimpf presented the 2013 budget as prepared by the Board of Trustees. Several items of concern within the budget included:

o Elder Judy Cunningham requested that the $2,000 removed from the Stewardship & Mission budget be reinstated. It was moved and seconded to reinstate the $2,000, but the motion failed.

o Pam Garner discussed the mothballing of the Old Saybrook office No permanent meeting place Telephone calls would be the same as today – only to a remote location Emails and faxes would be the same

The Council VOTED to recommend the corrected Trustee’s budget to the September meeting (Attachment 1). The Council also VOTED to request that the Trustees discuss what to do with the projected budget surplus.

• Discerning the Way The proposed addendum to the Discerning the Way process was discussed. It does not answer the property question, but all other relevant questions are answered. The item “j” is to include other questions as deemed appropriate by the Council. Council recommended that the proposed Addendum be presented as a first reading at the September Presbytery meeting and vote on it at the November Presbytery meeting. (Attachment 2)

Council adjourned for lunch after Steve Thayer offered grace for the wonderful meal prepared by Milly Mead.

• Docket for the September Presbytery Meeting Council VOTED to approve the docket prepared by the Stated Clerk. (Attachment 3)

• Hartford Korean Presbyterian Church The Administrative Commission’s recommendations were discussed with John Merz on the speaker phone. Dana commented that with dissolution of the congregation, the assets come to the Presbytery.

John asked that Bill Thomas email the addresses for the legal contacts at the Office of the General Assembly.

Council recommended that there be further discussion with the Administrative Commission members with the suggestion that their recommendations be revised.

United Parish, Fall River Chris Delmar discussed the letter from Tom Speers to the United Parish leadership.

Dana Lindsley reviewed the conflict that has existed within the congregational and the recent dismissal of half of the membership.

It was reported that there was a congregational meeting scheduled for July 29th to vote on severing their relationship with the PCUSA.

Council decided not to take any action at this time. The Trustees will inquire about retaining legal counsel for the distribution of the assets.

Valley, Brookfield Tom Speers requested that Council vote to affirm Tom’s appointment of Rev. Adele Crawford as the moderator of the session prior to her presentation at the September Presbytery meeting. Council VOTED to confirm Rev. Crawford as moderator of session.

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Stamford, First Council discussed the title of Transitional Associate Pastor for the temporary position.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Virginia Smanik advised the Council that she would be bringing two Inquirers to the Presbytery meeting moving them to Candidate status.

Greenwood, Warwick The Council read the June 7th letter from Greenwood addressed to the Council. Council VOTED to have Ned Castner write a letter to the Greenwood session requesting an opportunity for Steve Thayer and Beth Appel to meet with the session and discuss their concerns. (Attachment 4)

Presbyterian Promise Presbyterian Promise sent a letter to Council supporting the two-year study and discernment of marriage within the church as recommended by the 220th General Assembly. John Webster asked if we want to start the process. Does Council want to request interested persons who want to participate in the planning process to contact Council?

Council decided that the discussion will be brought up at the January 10th Council meeting in preparation for the February 9th Presbytery meeting.

Greenwich, First Annette Goard advised Council that Greenwich will be inviting Rev. Neal Presa, the new moderator of the General Assembly, to speak at their church. John Webster will contact Annette Goard.

Dana Lindsley Dana reported that he will be at the Cape Cod Learning Conference the week of August 6th. Dana requested permission to serve Communion at the conference. Council VOTED to approve.

Trustees Bill Schimpf reported on the disposition of the assets of the Christ Is Life church. The van has been sold for $4,000 and the money will be used to defray Rev. Paulo Ribeiro’s moving expenses from Nebraska to Fall River, MA.

The Trustees voted to give the remaining property to the former members of the Christ Is Life church.

Upcoming Meetings Presbytery Meeting September 8, 2012 at Wilton Presbyterian Church Council at PSNE office on October 11, 2012

The meeting was adjourned at 2:29pm with prayer by Beth Appel. Respectfully submitted, William Thomas William Thomas, Secretary for Council

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Attachment 1

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Attachment 2

Proposed Addendum to “Discerning the Way” “Fast Track” Process for Dismissal of Particular Congregation of the

Presbytery of Southern New England. June 2012

If a congregation has a clear preference for a quick dismissal from the PCUSA the congregation (by ¾ vote of at least 1/2 of the total membership in a duly called congregational meeting) may request that the Presbytery Council initiate a decision-making or a mutual discernment process about the future relationship. Such request will include proposed settlements on disposition of members, clergy, assets and property, name of church, etc.

1) The Council may act immediately to send this motion to Presbytery (subject to #2 below) or may choose to review the motion presented to it. That review may proceed in any manner decided by the Council in consultation with the representatives of the congregation and may include one or more of the following: open hearings, a discernment team, a review team, an administrative commission, etc.

2) After the Council is satisfied that the following questions have been adequately answered the motion will be forwarded by 3/4 vote to Presbytery.

a. Do the process that was followed by the congregation and the action that is proposed show evidence of being the will of God?

b. Has the process the congregation followed in voting for this motion been transparent, honest and open with regards to the whole church membership and the Presbytery?

c. Does the congregation adequately understand the actions, polity, theology, and processes of the Presbytery and the PCUSA?

d. Does the Council adequately understand the actions, theology, and call of God to the congregation?

e. Is the current opinion of the congregation faithful with the long-term trends and intentions of previous generations of members?

f. Is there adequate evidence that the wishes of the total membership has been considered and honored?

g. Does the congregation show evidence of long-term viability? h. Is the congregation willing to negotiate in good faith and with full transparency the

disposition of all real property and is the congregation willing to abide (until dismissal) by the Constitution of the PCUSA including the acknowledgment that all property is held in trust for the denomination?

i. Has due diligence been made to minimize the negative impact, whether financial, spiritual, or otherwise, on God's mission and ministry of both the congregation and the Presbytery?

j. Other questions?????? 3) Once the Presbytery has approved by 2/3rds vote the action contemplated the Trustees of the

Presbytery (or their designees) will draw up the final legal terms of future relationship or dismissal including the disposition of membership rolls, status of clergy, and property.

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Attachment 3 150th Stated Meeting of the

Presbytery of Southern New England Wilton Presbyterian Church, Wilton, CT

Saturday, September 8, 2012 PROPOSED DOCKET

9:00 Registration 9:30 We Gather in God's Name Call to Order by the Moderator Rev. Ned Castner Presbytery constituted with prayer

Forming of the Roll Adoption of the Docket Rev. Ned Castner

Report of the Committee on Arrangements Rev. Stewart MacColl Enrollment and Introductions Rev. Ned Castner

Consent Motion Elder Bill Thomas 10:00 Celebrating God’s Call Worship – Communion Rev. William Showalter Elder Christopher McCloskey Report on Mission in the Presbytery Rev. Gerson Annunciacao Rev. Shin Ahn’s Report Noroton Presbyterian Church Table Discussion 11:00 Discerning God’s Call to the Presbytery Being a Missional Presbytery Rev. Dana Lindsley Missional Opportunities & Needs Table Discussion General Assembly Reports 12:00 Luncheon Interactive Reports (available during and after the luncheon) Announcements 1:00 Responding to God’s Call

Council Report (Ref. A) Rev. John Webster Discerning the Way Report Rev. Tom Speers 2013 Budget Elder William Schimpf Trustees Report (Ref. P) Elder William Schimpf

1:45 Committee on Preparation for Ministry (Ref. J) Rev. Virginia Smanik Committee on Ministry (Ref. H) Rev. Tom Speers

Stewardship and Mission Committee (Ref. M) Elder Judy Cunningham Committee on Social Justice Rev. Adele Crawford Church Development Committee (Ref. K) Elder Penny Webster Nominations Rev. Tracy Mehr-Muska Stated Clerk’s Report (Ref. B) Elder Bill Thomas

Old Business New Business

3:00 Adjournment

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Attachment 4

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Ref. A-3

Proposed Addendum to “Discerning the Way”

“Fast Track” Process for Dismissal of Particular Congregation of the

Presbytery of Southern New England.

June 2012

If a congregation has a clear preference for a quick dismissal from the PCUSA the congregation (by ¾ vote of at least 1/2 of the total membership in a duly called congregational meeting) may request that the Presbytery Council initiate a decision-making or a mutual discernment process about the future relationship. Such request will include proposed settlements on disposition of members, clergy, assets and property, name of church, etc.

1) The Council may act immediately to send this motion to Presbytery (subject to #2 below) or may choose to review the motion presented to it. That review may proceed in any manner decided by the Council in consultation with the representatives of the congregation and may include one or more of the following: open hearings, a discernment team, a review team, an administrative commission, etc.

2) After the Council is satisfied that the following questions have been adequately answered the motion will be forwarded by 3/4 vote to Presbytery.

a. Do the process that was followed by the congregation and the action that is proposed show evidence of being the will of God?

b. Has the process the congregation followed in voting for this motion been transparent, honest and open with regards to the whole church membership and the Presbytery?

c. Does the congregation adequately understand the actions, polity, theology, and processes of the Presbytery and the PCUSA?

d. Does the Council adequately understand the actions, theology, and call of God to the congregation?

e. Is the current opinion of the congregation faithful with the long-term trends and intentions of previous generations of members?

f. Is there adequate evidence that the wishes of the total membership has been considered and honored?

g. Does the congregation show evidence of long-term viability? h. Is the congregation willing to negotiate in good faith and with full transparency the

disposition of all real property and is the congregation willing to abide (until dismissal) by the Constitution of the PCUSA including the acknowledgment that all property is held in trust for the denomination?

i. Has due diligence been made to minimize the negative impact, whether financial, spiritual, or otherwise, on God's mission and ministry of both the congregation and the Presbytery?

j. Other questions?????? 3) Once the Presbytery has approved by 2/3rds vote the action contemplated the Trustees of the

Presbytery (or their designees) will draw up the final legal terms of future relationship or dismissal including the disposition of membership rolls, status of clergy, and property.

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Ref. B Stated Clerk's Report

September 8, 2012 Presbytery of Southern New England

FOR ACTION 1. The Stated Clerk MOVES that the Presbytery approve the minutes of the 149th Stated Meeting held

on May 5, 2012, as printed in the “Minutes” section of the PSNE website. 2. The Stated Clerk MOVES that the Presbytery receive the resignation of, with great regret:

• Rev. Russell Feroe, as member of the Committee on Ministry • Elder Anne Lang, Waterford: Crossroads, as member of the Stewardship and Mission

Committee

FOR INFORMATION: 1. At the May 16-17, 2012 Synod’s Stated Clerk’s Conference, the PSNE minutes for 2011 were read

with the following exceptions (as noted by the clerk) and commendations and will reported at the October Synod meeting:

• Exceptions • No list of the former Permanent Judicial Commission members • No report of financial audit/review • No report of the annual review of minutes (2010) by the Synod

• Comments/Commendations • Thorough description of the important discussions and debate leading to decisions • Well written minutes

2. The Stated Clerk was advised by the Office of the General Assembly that the 220th General Assembly (2012) took the following action the overture submitted by PSNE:

• Item 13-05. On Issuing an Authoritative Interpretation of W-4.9000 to Ensure Pastoral Discretion—From the Presbytery of Genesee Valley. Concurrence: Presbytery of Albany. Concurrence with Additional Rationale: Presbytery of Southern New England. • Answered by the action on Item 13-NB. [The assembly approved Item 13-NB with

amendment.] • Amendment: All other items in this committee are answered by the action taken on

Item 13-NB. • That the 220th General Assembly (2012) approved the following resolution:

“In a desire to promote the peace, unity, and purity of the church, we move the whole Presbyterian Church U.S.A. enter into a season of serious study and discernment concerning its meaning of Christian marriage in the two-year period between the 220th General Assembly (2012) and the 221st General Assembly (2014). We would further move the Office of Theology and Worship prepare and distribute educational materials to all presbyteries and congregations. These materials should include the relevant Scriptures, key methods of biblical interpretations, current understandings of our Constitution, and some suggested guidance for prayerful and reconnecting ways of listening to one another. “We would ask that all presbyteries report to the Office of the General Assembly on how this was conducted in their congregations at least three months prior to the 221st General Assembly (2014). “This motion is offered in the hope and trust that such discernment will genuinely seek the rule and will of God be done in our Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as it is in Heaven under the guidance of the Triune of God.”

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Treasurer's Report

as of 6/30/2012

Ref. C

Presbytery of Southern New England - Statement of Financial Position

Balance as of Balance as of Difference

12/31/2011 6/30/2012

Assets:

Cash

Petty Cash 100.00 100.00 - Debit Card Account 1,299.80 1,475.08 175.28 Checking Account for Operating Cash 52,519.78 62,457.86 A 9,938.08 ING Direct Savings Account 83,552.34 83,760.98 A 208.64 Ministerial Relief Cash 17,674.74 16,552.58 (1,122.16) Simsbury NCD - ING Savings Account 100,807.54 101,059.27 B 251.73

Investments

New Covenant Mutual Funds 149,510.87 157,648.80 8,137.93 Merrill Lynch 29,595.39 25,119.27 (4,476.12)

Accounts Receivable - - -

Loans Receivable

Loans Receivable 448,973.60 447,853.60 (1,120.00)

Fixed Assets 47,425.44 47,425.44 - Accumulated Depreciation (92,914.49) (92,914.49) - Office Condo 202,853.54 202,853.54 C -

Total Assets 1,041,398.55 1,053,391.93 11,993.38

Liabilities:

Allowance for Bad Debt 434,352.93 434,352.93 -

Loan Payable to GA (MLK) 217,263.79 214,125.19 (3,138.60) Loan Payable to Synod (MLK) 19,846.40 17,312.60 (2,533.80)

Total Liabilities 671,463.12 665,790.72 (5,672.40)

Net Assets 369,935.43 387,601.21 D 17,665.78

Total Liabilities & Net Assets 1,041,398.55 1,053,391.93 11,993.38

A) Of this combined balance of the Checking Account and ING Savings Account the amount shown

in the Dedicated Accounts Report for "Total Operating Cash Dedicated Accts." is restricted.

B) Simsbury dismissal agreement settlement of $105,000 minus $7,204.69 payment of 2008 Per Capita, designated

for New Church Development, see Dedicated Accounts Report.

C) Represents purchase price not market value.

D) Does not include the value of Church properties or charges against them.

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Treasurer's Report

as of 6/30/2012Ref. C-1

Presbytery of Southern New England - Statement of Activities

Annual Year to Date Annual YTD

OPERATIONS Mission/Ministry Admin. Budget Actual Budget Bal. 50%

Income

General Mission 125,000.00 125,000.00 29,638.24 95,361.76 24%General Mission - prior year 0.00 13,000.00 (13,000.00)Interest on Operating Cash 1,200.00 1,200.00 222.56 977.44 19%Presbytery Per Capita 255,082.00 255,082.00 117,756.48 137,325.52 46%Donations 0.00 2,770.50 (2,770.50)Merrill Lynch dividends minus fees 0.00 (168.90) 168.90New Covenant Funds dividends 0.00 947.12 (947.12)

Total Income 125,000.00 256,282.00 381,282.00 164,166.00 217,116.00 43%

Expense

Committees:

Church Development 53,925.00 1,195.00 55,120.00 17,778.67 37,341.33 32%Committee on Ministry 2,400.00 4,200.00 6,600.00 2,106.58 4,493.42 32%Committee on Preparation 4,904.00 3,480.00 8,384.00 2,402.17 5,981.83 29%Ecclesiastical 5,466.00 134.00 5,600.00 0.00 5,600.00 0%Nominations 220.00 220.00 257.50 (37.50) 117%Personnel 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0%Presbytery Council 5,000.00 5,000.00 966.46 4,033.54 19%Social Justice 576.00 576.00 0.00 576.00 0%Stewardship & Mission 11,884.00 116.00 12,000.00 0.00 12,000.00 0%Trustees 500.00 7,500.00 8,000.00 2,038.00 5,962.00 25%Youth Ministries 800.00 800.00 0.00 800.00 0%

MLK Loan Repayment 17,824.00 17,824.00 8,911.80 8,912.20 50%Office Operations 39,940.00 39,940.00 14,024.76 25,915.24 35%

Salaries & Benefits 18,452.00 205,877.00 224,329.00 111,083.06 113,245.94 50%Travel 11,900.00 11,900.00 2,340.11 9,559.89 20%

Bldg. Maint/Equip. Replacement 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0%GA Travel 1,500.00 1,500.00 846.00 654.00 56%Honorariums 3,420.00 3,420.00 0.00 3,420.00 0%Miscellaneous 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0%

Total Expense 116,951.00 294,262.00 411,213.00 162,755.11 248,457.89 40%

Net Income/Expense 1,410.89

PER CAPITA PASS-THRU

Designated Income:

GA Per Capita 24,663.73Synod Per Capita 13,959.51

Total Designated Income 38,623.24

Designated Expense:

GA Per Capita 25,757.56Synod Per Capita 15,345.72

Total Designated Expense 41,103.28

Net Per Capita Pass-Thru (2,480.04)

MISSION PASS-THRU

GA General Mission 16,689.60 Total Revenues for the year 263,336.87

Synod General Mission 5,146.14GA Special Mission 38,523.30 Total Expenditures for the year 264,406.02

Synod Special Mission 188.59Total Mission Pass-thru 60,547.63 Net Gain/Loss (1,069.15)

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DEDICATED ACCOUNTSAS OF 6/30/2012

Ref. C-2

Balance Year to Date Year to Date Balance12/31/2011 Receipts Expenses 6/30/2012

Reserve Fund Accounts:6,552.42 - - 6,552.42

Contingency Fund 1,335.00 - - 1,335.00 Equipment Reserve Fund 4,963.16 - - 4,963.16 Maintenance Reserve Fund 1,843.67 - - 1,843.67

Total Reserve Fund Accounts 14,694.25 - - 14,694.25

Church Development:Church Development Reserve - 500.00 - 500.00 Total Church Development - 500.00 - 500.00

Committee on MinistryLeadership Training 750.00 - - 750.00 Coaching 6,444.64 - 1,000.00 5,444.64 Total Committee on Ministry 7,194.64 - 1,000.00 6,194.64

GrantsPDA - Ashaway: Babcock 4,912.87 - 4,912.87 - PDA - Springfield Snowstorm (193.70) 10,000.00 9,806.30 - Shared Grant - 5,109.00 1,703.00 3,406.00 Total Grants 4,719.17 15,109.00 16,422.17 3,406.00

Stewardship & MissionDesignated Donations - - - - UHME Grant - 864.10 - 864.10 Next Year Mission Pledges 3,260.80 - 2,350.00 910.80 Total Stewardship & Mission 3,260.80 864.10 2,350.00 1,774.90

Social Justice:Peacemaking Donations - 5,818.19 1,000.00 4,818.19 Immigrant Working Group Grant 1,225.35 - - 1,225.35 Presbytery Immigrant Ministry 9,253.87 33,276.15 32,078.35 10,451.67 PIM - Presbytery Women Grant - 14,700.00 - 14,700.00 Synod Grant for NEPII 5,000.00 - - 5,000.00 Total Social Justice 15,479.22 53,794.34 33,078.35 36,195.21

Pass-thru Accounts:Dedicated Donations 159.24 187.00 175.66 170.58 End of Year Carry Over (125.00) 250.00 125.00 - General Assembly 2,700.00 - - 2,700.00 GA Per Capita (2,095.30) 24,663.73 25,757.56 (3,189.13) Synod Per Capita (1,078.69) 13,959.51 15,345.72 (2,464.90) GA General Mission - 16,689.60 16,644.60 45.00 Synod General Mission - 5,146.14 5,123.64 22.50 GA Special Mission - 38,523.30 38,523.30 - Synod Special Mission - 188.59 188.59 - Total Pass-thru Accounts (439.75) 99,607.87 101,884.07 (2,715.95)

EP Events:Genesis Center - - - - Cape Cod - 1,575.00 - 1,575.00 Total EP Event 1,575.00 - 1,575.00

Total Operating Cash Dedicated Accts. 37,713.69 171,450.31 153,734.59 61,624.05

Discerning The Way (3,720.27) - 7,624.61 (11,344.88) Listening Team - Springfield (305.00) - - (305.00)

ING Savings AccountSimsbury /NCD Reserve 100,807.54 251.73 - 101,059.27 TOTAL DEDICATED ACCOUNTS 138,521.23 171,702.04 161,359.20 151,033.44

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Ref. C-3

Presbytery of Southern New England

Investment Summary as of 6/30/2012

December Transfers Transfers Unrealized

2011 Fees In Out Gain(Loss) 6/30/2012

Balance Balance

Merrill Lynch - Cash Account 22,966.63 (70.87) 22,895.76 Equities 6,628.76 97.17 - 4,497.00 188.92 2,223.51

New Covenant Mutual Funds - market value

acct.#10001030716 132,778.74 - A 7,178.59 139,957.33

acct.#0001036710 Endowment 16,732.13 - A 959.34 17,691.47

ING Direct Savings Account 83,552.34 - 208.64 83,760.98

Simsbury NCD-ING Savings Account 100,807.54 251.73 101,059.27

Totals 363,466.14 97.17 - - 8,716.35 372,279.66

Restricted Investment Funds:

Endowment 17,691.47 Simsbury NCD-ING Savings Account 101,059.27

Total Restricted Funds 118,750.74

Unrestricted Investment Funds:

Merrill Lynch 25,119.27 New Covenant 139,957.33 ING Savings Account 83,760.98

Total Unrestricted Funds 248,837.58

A) Dividends transferred to Operating Cash

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Ref. H Committee on Ministry

September 8, 2012

Action Items: 1. The committee MOVES that the Presbytery approve the call of Rev. Adele Crawford as

pastor of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Brookfield, CT effective August 13, 2012. Her terms of call are:

The ‘effective salary’ is $48,000, which includes cash and housing allowance of $46,000 (breakdown between the two to be determined) and auto allowance of $2,000 for ¾ time ministry. (No vouchers required to support these items.)

The Board of Pensions payment for medical (20.25% of effective salary), pension (11%) and death and disability coverage (1%) is about $16,000.

The church pays for half of the Self Employment tax, similar to FICA, which is 7.65% of effective salary, or just under $4,000.

The pastor would be entitled to 2 weeks of study leave per year. Valley would provide an allowance of up to $1,500 for books, study leave materials and/or conferences, with vouchers required for reimbursement.

Vacation allowance of 4 weeks per year, pro-rated to start date for 2012.

Moving allowance subject to candidate’s decision to relocate closer to church—open for one year.

2. The committee MOVES that the Presbytery dismiss the Rev. Bradley Long to the Presbytery of the Peaks so that he may accept the call of the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church of Martinsville, VA to be their Pastor/Head of Staff effective June 25, 2012.

Information Items: 1. The committee affirmed the appointment of Adele Crawford as Moderator of Session at

Brookfield, Valley.

2. The committee granted permission for Christopher L. Smith, Presbytery of NYC, to labor within our bounds as on-call chaplain at Stamford Hospital—one overnight shift most weeks.

3. The committee approved the terms of call for Rev. Dave Teague as the pastor of Stony Brook Community Church in South Hadley, MA, effective August 6, 2012. His terms of call are: $45,000 per year plus health insurance.

4. The triennial visit schedule was reviewed with the Liaisons and they were requested to contact their churches and schedule the visit.

5. Two Health Boundary Training workshops have been held thus far: May 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, a total of 18 trained (15 clergy and 3 elders); June 2 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, a total of 22 trained (14 clergy and 8 elders). One more workshop is scheduled on Monday, October 22, First Pres., New Haven, CT. Response to the workshops led by Susan Pfeil, Tracy Mehr-Muska, John Merz and Chris Tate has been very positive. It was noted that all members of Presbytery committees are supposed to

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receive the training. On April 12 lay committee members received notice of upcoming training events.

6. The Committee reviewed the Presbytery process regarding reported misconduct, including having a response team that is appointed every January per Presbytery policy:

Every January a Response Team shall be appointed or re-appointed by and serve under the authority of the Committee on Ministry and shall be reported to the Presbytery with the COM report at Presbytery’s next stated meeting. Doing this annually reinforces and reminds commissioners of the policy and the availability of the Response Team. The purpose of the Response Team is to:

1. Ensure that an expeditious, professional, confidential, and caring response is made by the Presbytery to charges of sexual misconduct. The Response Team, however, is not an investigatory body and will not usurp the roles of Presbytery officials or committees, including investigating committees.

2. Lead an annual program of continuing education for staff, clergy, volunteers, and congregations within the Presbytery, as outlined in the Training Section, item C below.

The Response Team shall be comprised of Presbyterian clergy and lay persons who represent a range of professional expertise, including but not limited to pastoral counseling/therapy, law, interim ministry, conflict resolution, personnel management and training, and child advocacy. The Response Team should reflect the racial/ethnic and gender constituency of the Presbytery, and shall be composed of an equal number of clergy and laity (or as close thereto as possible). The Response Team should consist of six to eight persons to allow for the possibility that more than one allegation of misconduct will be pending at any particular time. Members should agree to serve for six years in order to build experience and expertise within the group. No person who has served a six-year term shall be re-appointed until one full year has elapsed.

From Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures—Approved by PSNE 2/7/09

The following have agreed to continue serving: Dick Dannenfelser, Susan Pfeil, Heather Wright. More nominees are needed to balance the team pool. Presbytery members are encouraged to recommend possible members of this team to the co-chairs of COM. Also, as the Book of Order mandates that every session shall have a misconduct policy. Presbytery needs to ensure that member churches have policies and training in place to prevent misconduct.

7. The committee decided that a discussion about sexual misconduct policies and training in churches be part of triennial visits.

8. The committee gave authority to the COM co-chairs and John Merz to approve Tracy Mehr-Muska’s call to be the Protestant Chaplain at Wesleyan University.

9. The committee voted to approve the renewal of the Pastoral Services Agreements between the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford and the Reverends Martha Highsmith, Virginia Smanik, and Thomas G. Speers, III as temporary co-pastors effective May 15, 2012.

10. The committee voted to approve the Wilton Presbyterian Church’s interim contract with Stewart MacColl for up to another year.

11. The committee voted to approve the contract between the Session of First Church, Granby and the Rev. John Merz to be stated supply, effective June 15, 2012.

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Ref. I Social Justice

PRESBYTERIAN IMMIGRANT MINISTRY

REPORT TO PRESBYTERY

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

We begin this report with several pieces of good news. The first is that, thanks in good part to your support, the Presbyterian Immigrant Ministry has completed its first year of full time ministry to incarcerated immigrants and their families. This began as a venture of faith last August; we believed that it was God’s call but we did not know if we could get the financial resources necessary to respond for a long period. Not only are we still here, but we also expanded the ministry to an additional correctional facility during the past year.

Second, we received strong support from two new sources. In June we received word that we were getting a $21,000 capital grant from the Presbyterian Women Thank Offering. This goes for items outside our regular budget. The other was the news that the Independent Presbyterian Church of Brazil will be contributing US $1000 per month towards Gerson’s support in 2013. This is a huge step in a partnership that began back in the 1990s with their Presbytery of Sao Paulo and has had its ups and downs since then. This is a gigantic up.

A third piece of good news is that part of the Presbyterian Women Thank Offering grant has been designated for expanding this ministry to include a similar ministry to incarcerated immigrant women on an experimental basis. Mrs. Katia Dacunha, who has competed training as a commissioned lay minister, will be meeting with two groups of women—one using Portuguese and the other using Spanish--in the Suffolk Country facility on a bi-weekly basis beginning on September 10 or 11. The PW grant will cover this new ministry through the end of this year.

Our finances are sound but never secure for more than a month or so in advance. As of August 20th, when the Steering Committee met, with two-thirds of the year covered, we had received a total of $38.827.48 which is 57% of the $68,000 budgeted. Our expenses were $44,668.09 which is 63% of the $71,000 budgeted. This left with us with a deficit for the year $5,840.61. Fortunately, we had a balance of $9,064.64 left over from 2011 so that our actual balance on hand on August 20th was $3,224.03. Since then more money has come in and we now have enough to see us into October.

Respectfully submitted,

John C.B. Webster

Co-Chairperson, Steering Committee

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Reference J Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Presbytery of Southern New England 8 September 2012

Committee Report For Action:

• The committee recommends Sharon Anderson for enrollment as a Candidate. Sharon is a member of New Haven: First and has completed her studies at Yale Divinity School.

• The committee moves that the Presbytery elect the Rev. Susan Olson and the Rev. John Sweet as readers for the senior ordination examinations for Fall 2012.

Background:

Presbyteries have the joy and the responsibility of preparing candidates for ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Presbyteries also fulfill this responsibility for the broader church by electing ruling and teaching elders to serve as readers for the standard senior ordination examinations. Readers must be elected through an approved process in their individual presbyteries (G-3.0302b). Each presbytery determines the term (length) of service of its elected readers.

Beginning with the August 2012 standard ordination examinations, the Office of Preparation for Ministry/Exams is moving to “paperless exams” in all subject areas and will begin remote reading rather than a gathered reading of exams in Pittsburgh. The exams for the Northeast region will be read October 1-5.

For Information: On May 29th the committee met with:

• Sharon Anderson, and voted to continue her as an Inquirer and to authorize her to request endorsement for candidacy from her home session.

• Morgan Campbell, for his annual consultation. Morgan is a Candidate from Groton: St. Andrew.

• David Martinez, for his Certified Ready to be Examined Pending a Call interview.

David is a Candidate from New Canaan: First. He preached for the committee, and following a joy-filled discussion, the committee voted to certify David Martinez ready to be examined for ordination, pending reception of a call.

We currently have 22 persons under care. Of that number, there are,

8 Inquirers,

10 Candidates, and

4 Certified Ready to be Examined Pending a Call

Ref. K Report of the Church Development Committee (CDC)

September 8, 2012 For action: none For information:

New Worshiping Communities

This year’s General Assembly voted to “seek to create the conditions that will allow our existing worshiping communities to flourish, and give birth to over 1,001 more in the next ten years.” According to the web site for this vision http://www.onethousandone.org the core assumptions are:

• We will seek to create a movement, bubbling up from within rather than directed nationally, engaging congregations and presbyteries together in fresh ways.

• There is nothing more transformative than the people of God, gathered together to worship the risen Christ, and sent out to serve the world in Christ’s name.

• God’s Spirit is moving throughout the Church, whispering the same things, inspiring new models, fresh vision, and an awareness that is bringing God’s people to understand and embrace again the truth that “It’s all about congregations.”

• The most effective evangelism tool is to start new communities of faith. These new worshiping communities are the most strategic way to reach new generations, new residents, and new populations that established churches are not reaching.

The definition of a “New Worshiping Community” is reproduced on the next page. The PSNE Church Development Committee shares this vision and wants to learn more about it. With that in mind, the Committee will pay a portion of the cost for several people to attend the conference described below in Sterling, VA on October 18, 2012. If you have an interest in attending you may contact Penny Webster, pennyleewebster@sbcglobal.net and the committee will consider your request.

1001 New Worshiping Communities: Get In the Game Gathering

October 11, 2012--Riverside Presbyterian Church, Sterling, VA 10 AM - 4 PM--Lunch Included $20 Individual, $15/per person in a group of 3 or more Get Inspired! Roger Dermody, Deputy Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (formerly GAMC) will share the vision of 1001 New Worshiping Communities. Spark Imagination! Hear from practitioners who are trying new ways of being church, and begin to imagine what new work you can begin. Discover how leaders are getting started in developing new worshiping communities and begin to dream about what is possible in your context. Spend a day considering how YOU, YOUR PRESBYTERY, YOUR CHURCH can be part of this movement. This interactive gathering could be your first step to becoming 1 of 1001 New Worshiping Communities.

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New Worshiping Community Definition 

A New Worshiping Community is… Brief Definition

• New o Taking on varied forms of church for our changing culture o Seeking to make and form new disciples of Jesus Christ

• Worshiping o Gathered by the Spirit to meet Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament o Sent by the Spirit to join God’s mission for the transformation of the world

• Community o Practicing mutual care and accountability o Developing sustainability in leadership and finances

Long Definition

• New o Taking on varied forms of church for

our changing culture Living out the Gospel demands ministry which engages today’s cultures (John 1:14). New ways of joining Christians together for contextual ministry will use current and historic ways of “being church” as springboards for creative innovation (Matt 9:17).

o Seeking to make and form new disciples of Jesus Christ

NWCs witness in word and deed (1 John 3:18), continuing Jesus’ own mission of discipling, feeding, teaching, healing, welcoming, crossing boundaries, and proclaiming God’s coming realm. Those with new and renewed faith join the Spirit’s transforming work in the world.

• Worshiping o Gathered by the Spirit to meet Jesus

Christ in Word and Sacrament We seek to hear, come to believe, and are equipped to live the promises of God revealed in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. NWCs welcome new members of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27) through Baptism and are nourished by Christ’s spiritual presence in the Lord’s Supper.

o Sent by the Spirit to join God’s mission for the transformation of the world

The Spirit impels us outward, so that worshipers participate in the redemption of the world in Christ (Col 1:20). Therefore, the primary beneficiaries of the NWC are not its own members, but rather its community and world.

• Community o Practicing mutual care and

accountability We commit ourselves to love one another (John 13:34) in relationships of mutual care and accountability, as faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Entrusting ourselves and the church to the Holy Spirit, we seek to grow to maturity in faith and life.

o Developing sustainability in leadership and finances

As distinct yet connected expressions of the body of Christ, NWCs have local leadership arising from their own community of faith (Exodus 18:21). Pastoral leadership, facilities, and programs are all appropriately structured in order to demonstrate good and faithful stewardship.

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Stewardship and Mission Committee Report

At Presbytery’s May meeting, the full committee met over lunch to discuss the grant application, and review the reports received from last year’s approved grants and college ministry support groups. Slight changes were made to the grant application. The two main changes are to 1) move up the date for the expected follow-up reports to April 25th of the year following the approval of the grant and 2) request a phone number where the contact person can be reached during the meeting to review the grant applications. A grant application follows as Ref. M-1 and is also available on PSNE's website at http://www.psne.org/shared_msn_grant_ap.pdf. A few copies will also be available at the Presbytery meeting on the registration table and the Stated Clerk’s table. The DEADLINE for submitting grants is SEPTEMBER 30TH. It should be sent to the Presbytery office, c/o the Stewardship and Mission Committee. Examples of the types of grants approved in 2011 are: + after school programs + homeless outreach program + hunger programs + women’s prison ministry safe house + Haitian outreach and +our Presbytery’s Immigrant Ministry In addition, the committee approved funds for five campus ministries and a regional campus ministry gathering. The committee will meet in October to review the 2012 grant applications. Judy Cunningham and Rev. Joseph Kimatu Co-Chairs

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Presbytery of Southern New England Shared Mission Grant Application

PURPOSE: To encourage new missions and mutual cooperation and participation amongst our congregations, the Stewardship and Mission Committee will be offering matching grants of up to $2000 (depending upon the number of applications received) to mission projects that are supported by 2 or more congregations (or affiliated) of the PSNE. Although we will accept grant applications without support of a PSNE congregation, highest priority will be given grants supported by multiple congregations.

GRANT PERIOD: Grants are rewarded for initial support of mission projects and not for sustainable funding. Grants are given on a yearly basis. Congregations and organizations may re-apply for up to 3 years. Grants will be distributed by the end of the calendar year.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applications should be submitted NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30 of the current fiscal year. Send by email to: mailto:pamgarner@psne.org or to PSNE at 123 Elm St., #200, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.

ACCOUNTABILITY: If a grant is made, a brief 1 page report will be expected by April 15 of the following year by the applicant of the grant. In addition, a member of the Stewardship and Mission Committee will set up an appointment for a site visit as possible.

Please fill out all information below:

Contact person

Email

______________________________ ______________________________

Contact phone on

10/27/12, 10am-2pm

______________________________ This person should be able to answer questions concerning the grant

Address:

_____________________________

_____________________________

Project Director or Primary Leader (if

different from above)

_____________________________

Project Address (if different from above)

_____________________________ _____________________________

Affiliated PSNE congregations (indicate

contact person from each congregation)

___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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Ref. N

Report of the Ecclesiastical Relations Committee

Sept. 8, 2012

CHURCH REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION EXCEPTIONS

Old Greenwich Arthur Shippee No report received

Waterford:

Crossroads

Julia Fuller Approved 0

Springfield: Christ Barry Baxter No report received

Greenwich:First Georgia Ann Snell Approved 0

Fairfield:First Stephanie Brackett Approved 0

NH: Ct Korean Stephanie Brackett No report received

Stamford:TOR Julia Fuller Approved 0

Providence Georgia Ann Snell Approved 0

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Ref. N-1

Report of the Ecclesiastical Relations Committee September 8, 2012

For Action: No action items For Information: Of Session Records: at the suggestion of several, we are now accepting reporting largely by email, where possible, to avoid printing and postage costs. Of Amendments: GA, while it has sent for vote nothing so dramatic as in recent years, did pass a number of bills which presbyteries will need to vote on. ERC and the Stated Clerk, Bill Thomas, will work along with other interested parties to bring these to PSNE in an orderly fashion over the next three meetings.

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Ref. O

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT PRESBYTERY OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

September 8, 2012

FOR ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR NOMINATIONS Co-Chair of Presbytery Council: Rev. Steve Thayer (Calvary: Enfield), class of 2013 Co-Chair of Presbytery Council: Rev. John Webster, class of 2013 BYLAWS The Nominations Committee requests that the Presbytery vote to suspend the bylaws in order to allow Rev. Steve Davis to serve an additional term on the Committee on Preparation for Ministry. NOMINATIONS For Committee on Preparation for Ministry Rev. Steve Davis, class of 2013 For Synod YAAD Chris McCloskey (New Haven: First), class of 2013 For Presbytery Assistant Treasurer Elder John Succo, class of 2015 For Presybtery Recording Clerk Rev. Julia Fuller, class of 2016 FOR INFORMATION We want to thank Rev. Russ Feroe for his service on the Committee on Ministry.

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Ref. P

Report of the Board of Trustees

Presbytery of Southern New England

September 8, 2012

The Trustees met on Thursday July 19, 2012 in Old Saybrook.

For information:

The Trustees discussed and approved the Budget for 2013 to be presented to the Presbytery on September 8 (see Ref. A-2).

The Trustees approved “moth balling” the Presbytery offices effective January 1, 2013. This action will provide considerable savings to the Presbytery while awaiting an upturn in the real estate market. It will also give the Presbytery a period of time to evaluate the “Virtual Office” concept.

After review and discussion, the Trustees approved the 2010 independent auditor's report (see Ref. C-5).

The Trustees received a report on the disposition of property of the Christ is Life congregation that was dissolved at the May 2012 Presbytery meeting.

The Trustees approved engaging legal counsel in discussions with the United Parish of Fall River.

Action Items:

None

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