Granite Presbyterian Church Thursday, September 28, 2000

5:45 Report of the Stated Clerk (Page *) Charles P. Forbes

Consent Motion (Page *)

7:15 Committee on Preparation for Ministry (Page *) Robert Ferguson

7:30 Committee on Peace and Justice (Page *) Bill Turner

7:50 Committee on Ministry (Page *) Tom Speers

8:10 Council (Page *) Fred Spigler

1. THAT the Minutes of the 787^th Meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore, June 15, 2000, be approved as appended to this White Book.
2. THAT the Administrative Commission appointed by the Committee on Ministry to install the Rev. John Sanderford as Associate Pastor of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church—consisting of Moderator Elder Fred Spigler, Chair; Revs. Terry Schoener, Allison Rizk, and Bill Hathaway; Elder A. H. Borland (Woods Memorial); and Corresponding Members Revs. Tim Stern and Alison Halsey (Presbytery of Western New York) and Elders Carol Doering (Woods Memorial), Downing Miller (First, Charlottesville, VA), Skip Nees (Woods Memorial), Betsy Orr (First, Charlottesville, VA), and James E. Treakle (First, Charlottesville, VA)—be dismissed in that Rev. Sanderford answered the constitutional questions in the affirmative and was duly installed on August 27, 2000.

From the Committee on Ministry:

3. THAT Presbytery approve the Rev. James Wallace as Parish Associate at First of Bel Air.
4. THAT Presbytery validate the call of the Rev. Charles Thomas as a Chaplain at the VA Medical Center at Perry Point, effective February 14, 2000.
5. THAT Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Pastorate of the Rev. Donald Lincoln at Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church, effective July 31, 2000, and approve the transfer of his membership if the way be clear.
6. THAT Presbytery validate the call of the Rev. Kate Simons as Pastoral Associate at Mays Chapel Methodist Church and dissolve her Parish Associate relationship with Towson Presbyterian Church.
7. THAT Presbytery validate the ministry of the Rev. Sang Kun Park with the Korean Language School of Youngsang Presbyterian Church, Quincy, Massachusetts.
8. THAT the validation of the Rev. James Riddell’s tent-making ministry be continued another year.

From the Council:

9. THAT the amount of $12,629 which derived from an opportunity to participate in an IPO be distributed as follows: $9,000 to Vision 2000 and $3,629 to the Guatemala Partnership.

 

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK

10. REPORTS

1. Celebration

Mt. Paran celebrated its 285^th Anniversary on September 24, 2000

2. Necrology

Elder Daniel K. Mayo, ordained at Dickey Memorial in November 1979, died on March 31, 2000.

Elder Walter Baker, ordained at Faith in 1966, died on August 8, 2000.

3. Resignations

Karen Brown from Representation

Howard Newman from Trustees, Ministry, Big Event

Lloyd Auchard from Stewardship and Mission Interpretation

Roger Gench from Ministry

4. Communications

First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, NY, has communicated its disapproval of the proposed amendment to the Constitution that would prohibit the blessing of holy unions. Copies of this communication may be obtained from the Stated Clerk.

First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church has sent the Presbytery a copy of its letter of support sent to Christ Church, Burlington, VT, which letter states the position of First and Franklin in regard to ordination. A copy of the letter is printed on page *.

Kate Holbrook, our Youth Advisory Delegate to the recent General Assembly, regrets that she is unable to be present for the Commissioners’ Report scheduled for this meeting; she is in New Zealand. She has prepared a written report, which is available on the registration desk.

5. Baltimore Overtures to the 212^th General Assembly:

1. THAT Kimberly Funck of Second Presbyterian Church be enrolled as an Inquirer for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.

 

COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND JUSTICE

2. THAT on November 19, 2000, Presbytery join the Interfaith Coalition for Peace in sponsoring a presentation by Mr. Ben Cohen (Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream) of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities. The presentation is "Sensible Priorities for a Just Society." Other faith groups are being asked to join in the sponsorship.
3. THAT Presbytery endorse "A Walk Through Baltimore’s Racial History" being organized for October 30, 2000, by Interfaith Action for Racial Justice. The walk will focus on the history of slavery in the Baltimore area.

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

4. REPORTS that:

1. THAT Presbytery concur in the call of the First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church to the Rev. Alison Halsey to be their Pastor, effective September 24, 2000; that her transfer from the Presbytery of Western New York be requested; and that the following terms of call be approved:

Cash $52,000 Medical Supplement N/A

Housing Included Pension 28%

Continuing Education $1,500 Vacation 1 Month

Deferred Compensation $5,000 Study Leave 2 Weeks

And, upon receipt of vouchers, will pay professional expenses to these limits:

Automobile $3,000 Miscellaneous Not Stated

2. THAT Presbytery concur in the call of Cherry Hill Community Presbyterian Church to the Rev. Keith O. Paige to be their Designated Pastor, effective September 1, 2000, that his transfer from the Presbytery of Mid Kentucky be requested, and that the following terms of call be approved:

Cash $22,600 Utilities $2,400

Housing $2,400 Pension 28%

Continuing Education $750 Vacation 1 Month

Study Leave 2 Weeks

And, upon receipt of vouchers will pay professional expenses to these limits:

Automobile $1,000 Miscellaneous Not Stated

Reasonable Moving Expenses

3. THAT, the Session concurring, Presbytery appoint the Rev. Christa Burns as Stated Supply Pastor, quarter-time, of Mt. Paran Presbyterian Church, effective immediately, with the following terms of call:

Cash $15,000 FICA Supplement $1,148

Housing Included Pension 28%

Continuing Education $450 Vacation 1 Month

Study Leave 2 Weeks

And, upon receipt of vouchers will pay professional expenses to these limits:

Automobile $300 Miscellaneous Not Stated

4. THAT Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Pastorate of the Rev. Howard Newman at the Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, effective September 30, 2000, so that he may accept the call of Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, PA, in the Pittsburgh Presbytery, and that his membership be transferred upon receipt of a request from that Presbytery.
5. THAT Presbytery increase the factoring base for pastoral and professional calls by 3.8% in 2001. The Committee notes that this mandates an increase in salary for all pastors compensated at the minimum for their factor.

COUNCIL

6. REPORTS:

1. Council received a report from its Unity in the Midst of Our Diversity Task Force which recommended that the issue be addressed at the November, January, and March Presbytery meetings, focussing on (1) Introductory and Biblical Issues (2) Sexuality Issues and (3) Racial Ethnic Issues, using the format of a keynote speaker/presentation and small group discussion. Council directed the Docket Committee to docket 90 minutes for each of those meetings and empowered the Task Force to proceed with planning the events.
2. Council appointed a Presbytery Staff Design Task Force to bring recommendations to the Council no later than April, 2001, and to begin its work with reference to the existing staffing rationale and the COGOS Report. Members of the Task Force are Joan Berry, George Demass, Jerry Cooper, George Farmer, Mary Gaut, Harry Holfelder, Adrienne Knight, Tom Speers, and William Starke.
3. Chair of Council, Elder Fred Spigler, has appointed Phyllis Ross as the at-large member of the Executive Committee of Council.
4. Council voted to direct the Executive Committee and the Interim Executive Presbyter to undertake a joint study of the future of Chesapeake Center with New Castle Presbytery, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, and the Center.

1. THAT, upon recommendation of the whole Council, Presbytery concur in the action of the Executive Committee of Council in authorizing the Interim Executive Presbyter and the Stated Clerk to file a "Statement of Interest" in the case of From the Heart Church Ministries vs. African Methodists Episcopal Zion Church which (1) supported the Statement of Interest filed by the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and (2) stated that formal action was required by the Council and that such action would be recommended to the Presbytery for its concurrence.

Notes: (1) Copies of the Statements of Interest filed by the Presbytery and the General Assembly are printed on page *.

(2) The question of procedures in the filing of court briefs has been referred to the Committee on Administration.

2. THAT the 2001 Budget be adopted as distributed on the Registration Table for this meeting. Note that the only change from the first reading was to increase the Presbytery’s portion to $17.22. The total Per Capita is now $24.75. A corresponding reduction has been made in the amount to be received from Trustee funds. Copies of the Budget are available from the Presbytery Office.

COMMITTEE ON MISSION

3. REPORTS that Flex Grant funds are still available for 2000. Applications for Flex Grants are being received by the committee.

10. C. Additional Resignations:
Tim Stern from the Council
Margee Iddings from the Church Enhancement Committee

G. Report of Judicial Action. Regarding the remedial complaint of the Rev. Ernest Smart to the Synod PJC regarding the dissolution of his pastoral relationship with Second Presbyterian Church, which was dismissed by the Synod and appealed by Rev. Smart to the GA PJC: The Executive Committee of the GA PJC issued a Preliminary Order on September 18, 2000, recommending to the full PJC that the complaint be dismissed.

H. The General Assembly Nominating Committee advises that, because of new procedures mandated by the 2000 GA, it has revised its nomination forms. Old forms are obsolete, and nominations submitted in the past two years, which normally are kept active for three years, must be renewed using the new forms. Copies of the new forms are available from by calling the GANC at 1-888-728-7228 ext. 5406 or e-mailing vsmall@ctr.pcusa.org

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY (Continued)
15. Correction. The membership of the Rev. Alison Halsey had previously been transferred from the Presbytery of Western New York to New Castle Presbytery.

16. Correction. Rev. Paige will be the Pastor, not Designated Pastor. His housing allowance is $17,700, not the $2,400 stated.

24. THAT the changes in call for parish clergy of the Presbytery in 2000, listed on the handout "PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE PASTOR'S COMPENSATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000," be approved.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

24. REPORTS that the Synod Nominating Committee has distributed, for information, a copy of a list of all persons from Baltimore Presbytery serving on Synod entities. The list is on the back of this Addendum.

25. NOMINATES:
Jerry Cooper (C,M) to Council, Class of 2002
Tim Stern (C,M) to Ministry, Class of 2003

Presbytery Participation in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

For information
TO: Baltimore Presbytery
From: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Nominating Committee

The following persons are serving the Synod on behalf of the Baltimore Presbytery:
Synod Council: Valeria Tocci, Class of 2002 and Vice Chair
Synod Review Task Force: Jamie Dale and George Farmer
Campus Ministry Committee: Steven Shussett, Class of 2002
Evangelism Committee Arthur Reynolds, Class of 2002
Justice/Mercy Committee: Patricia C. Byerly, Class of 2001
Partnership Committee: James Cole, Class of 2003
Racial Ethnic Ministries Committee: Adrian Knight, Class of 2002
Mission Experience Committee: Betty McGinnis, Class of 2002, Chair
Board of Trustees: Robert Pratz, Class of 2002
Committee on Representation: Roy Knight, Class of 2001, Chair
Self Development of People: Benjamin Kimber, Class of 2001
Permanent Judicial Commission: Carol Taylor, Class of 2004
Speer Fund Committee: Florence Henderson, Class of 2003
Older Adults Ministries Committee: Janet Williams, Class of 2002
Youth Council: Kelsen Leberge, Class of 2001
Youth Council Adult Membership: Ellen McLaren, Class of 2001
Chesapeake Center: William Inskeep, Priscilla Hart, Class of 2001
Massanetta Springs, Inc. Board: Nancy Saarles, Class of 2002
Nonminating Committee: George Farmer, Class of 2001

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10. C. Additional Resignations:
Tim Stern from the Council
Margee Iddings from the Church Enhancement Committee

G. Report of Judicial Action. Regarding the remedial complaint of the Rev. Ernest Smart to the Synod PJC regarding the dissolution of his pastoral relationship with Second Presbyterian Church, which was dismissed by the Synod and appealed by Rev. Smart to the GA PJC: The Executive Committee of the GA PJC issued a Preliminary Order on September 18, 2000, recommending to the full PJC that the complaint be dismissed.

H. The General Assembly Nominating Committee advises that, because of new procedures mandated by the 2000 GA, it has revised its nomination forms. Old forms are obsolete, and nominations submitted in the past two years, which normally are kept active for three years, must be renewed using the new forms. Copies of the new forms are available from by calling the GANC at 1-888-728-7228 ext. 5406 or e-mailing vsmall@ctr.pcusa.org

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY (Continued)
15. Correction. The membership of the Rev. Alison Halsey had previously been transferred from the Presbytery of Western New York to New Castle Presbytery.

16. Correction. Rev. Paige will be the Pastor, not Designated Pastor. His housing allowance is $17,700, not the $2,400 stated.

24. THAT the changes in call for parish clergy of the Presbytery in 2000, listed on the handout "PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE PASTOR'S COMPENSATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000," be approved.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

24. REPORTS that the Synod Nominating Committee has distributed, for information, a copy of a list of all persons from Baltimore Presbytery serving on Synod entities. The list is on the back of this Addendum.

25. NOMINATES:
Jerry Cooper (C,M) to Council, Class of 2002
Tim Stern (C,M) to Ministry, Class of 2003

Presbytery Participation in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

For information
TO: Baltimore Presbytery
From: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Nominating Committee

The following persons are serving the Synod on behalf of the Baltimore Presbytery:
Synod Council: Valeria Tocci, Class of 2002 and Vice Chair
Synod Review Task Force: Jamie Dale and George Farmer
Campus Ministry Committee: Steven Shussett, Class of 2002
Evangelism Committee Arthur Reynolds, Class of 2002
Justice/Mercy Committee: Patricia C. Byerly, Class of 2001
Partnership Committee: James Cole, Class of 2003
Racial Ethnic Ministries Committee: Adrian Knight, Class of 2002
Mission Experience Committee: Betty McGinnis, Class of 2002, Chair
Board of Trustees: Robert Pratz, Class of 2002
Committee on Representation: Roy Knight, Class of 2001, Chair
Self Development of People: Benjamin Kimber, Class of 2001
Permanent Judicial Commission: Carol Taylor, Class of 2004
Speer Fund Committee: Florence Henderson, Class of 2003
Older Adults Ministries Committee: Janet Williams, Class of 2002
Youth Council: Kelsen Leberge, Class of 2001
Youth Council Adult Membership: Ellen McLaren, Class of 2001
Chesapeake Center: William Inskeep, Priscilla Hart, Class of 2001
Massanetta Springs, Inc. Board: Nancy Saarles, Class of 2002
Nonminating Committee: George Farmer, Class of 2001

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THE PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE
MINUTES OF THE 788th STATED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000—4:00 p.m.
GRANITE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
WOODSTOCK, MARYLAND