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MONDAY, MAY 31, 2004Primatial ElectionMembers gathered in the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre on the Brock University Campus. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated with Archbishop David Crawley presiding and preaching. Following the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, General Synod reconvened with the Prolocutor, Mrs. Dorothy Davies-Flindall in the chair. The Order of Bishops withdrew. The Order of Clergy were seated on the left and the Order of Laity were seated on the right. Ballot books were distributed to clergy and lay members. The Prolocutor appointed:
The Prolocutor reported that there were 144 Lay Members and 117 Clergy Members eligible to vote. The Prolocutor gave instructions on the balloting procedure. First BallotThe first ballot was taken at 11:25 A.M. Names on the first ballot:
The Prolocutor asked three times if all had voted and then declared the balloting closed. The scrutineers counted the ballots. The Prolocutor announced the results. Results of the First Ballot
Second BallotThe Prolocutor called for the second ballot. She asked three times if all had voted and then declared the balloting closed. Results of the Second Ballot:
Request for Additional Nominations - Order of Clergy
CARRIED IN THE ORDER OF CLERGY The Prolocutor declared that as Bishop Lawrence had received the fewest votes in the aggregate after the second ballot, his name would be dropped from the third ballot. Bishop Don Phillips, Secretary of the Order of Bishops, delivered a message from the Acting Primate, Archbishop Crawley saying that the Order of Bishops had nominated the Rt. Rev. Ralph Spence, Bishop of Niagara. Third BallotThe Prolocutor read aloud biographical information provided by Bishop Spence. She called for a period of quiet reflection before calling for the third ballot. The Prolocutor called for the ballot; asked three times if all had voted and then declared the balloting closed. Results of the Third Ballot
The Prolocutor declared that as Bishop Spence had received the fewest votes in the aggregate after the third ballot, his name would be dropped from the fourth ballot. Request for Additional Nominations - Order of Clergy
DEFEATED IN THE ORDER OF CLERGY Request for Additional Nominations - Order of Laity
DEFEATED IN THE ORDER OF LAITY Fourth BallotThe Prolocutor called for the fourth ballot; asked three times if all had voted and then declared the balloting closed. Results of the Fourth Ballot
The Prolocutor declared that an election had occurred. She thanked the scrutineers, secretaries and assessors for their work. The Prolocutor delivered word of the election to the Order of Bishops. The Order of Bishops returned to the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre to a standing ovation. The Acting Primate presented Archbishop Andrew Hutchison and proclaimed him Primate. The Primate Elect addressed Synod. He said that unity is one of the great challenges facing the church and that in his ministry, he would work to increase and build the unity of the Church. The Acting Primate thanked Synod for its work. Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, the Primate Elect, delivered the benediction. The meeting reconvened in the Plenary Hall with the Acting Primate in the chair. Orders of the DayMr. Peter Irish, Chair of the Agenda Committee, presented the Orders of the Day. Report of the Nominating CommitteeDestruction of Ballots – Primatial Election
CARRIED Election of the Deputy ProlocutorNominating Committee Chair, Dean Louise Peters, presented the names of those nominated for the position of Deputy Prolocutor:
The nominators were given the opportunity to briefly introduce their candidates to the membership. Pastoral Care TeamBishop Robert Bennett introduced the members of the Pastoral Care Team:
Election of Deputy ProlocutorBallots for the election of Deputy Prolocutor were distributed and collected. Serving God’s World, Strengthening the Church
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Moved by: | Dean Peter Elliott |
Seconded by: | Mrs. Dorothy Davies-Flindall |
That this General Synod move into the Committee of the Whole to discuss Serving God’s World, Strengthening the Church and Letting Down the Nets.
CARRIED
The Committee of the Whole discussed Serving God’s World, Strengthening the Church and Letting Down the Nets.
Moved by: | Dean Peter Elliott |
Seconded by: | Mrs. Dorothy Davies-Flindall |
That General Synod rise from the Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED
Dean Louise Peters announced the results of the first ballot.
Mr. Peter Clarke - 18
Mrs. Judy Darling - 70
Mr. Peter Irish - 117
Mr. Geoffrey Jackson - 28
Mrs. Betty Livingston - 51
The name of the nominee with the lowest number of votes was dropped, leaving four names on the ballot. Ballots were distributed and collected. The Acting Primate declared the balloting closed.
Moved by: | Chancellor Ronald Stevenson |
Seconded by: | Bishop Barry Hollowell |
That second reading be given to the resolution
That Section 12 in Part II of Canon XXI be repealed and the following substituted therefor:
12. Place of Marriage
a) Marriage is a public act and shall be solemnized in the face of the community and of the friends and neighbours of the couple.
b) Every marriage shall be solemnized in the presence of at least two witnesses in addition to the officiating minister.
c) The body of the church is the appropriate place for the solemnization of a marriage but a marriage may be solemnized in another location if the incumbent, after consultation with the bishop, is satisfied that the solemnity and public nature of the occasion will be preserved and that the service will be conducted with dignity in godly and decent order.
Moved by: | Chancellor Ronald Stevenson |
Seconded by: | Bishop Barry Hollowell |
That second reading be given to the resolution
That Canon XXI be amended by deleting Part V - Admission to Holy Communion in Special Cases.
Dean Louise Peters announced the results of the second ballot.
Mrs. Judy Darling - 69
Mr. Peter Irish - 166
Mr. Geoffrey Jackson - 12
Mrs. Betty Livingston - 40
The Acting Primate declared that Mr. Peter Irish was elected Deputy Prolocutor.
Moved by: | Dean Louise Peters |
Seconded by: | Mr. John Hareuther |
That the ballots for the election of the Deputy Prolocutor be destroyed.
CARRIED
Rev. Canon Michael Read rose on a point of personal privilege to thank the Prolocutor, Mrs. Dorothy Davies-Flindall for her fine work chairing the Primatial election.
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