May 13, 2014 Meeting Summary

Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Minutes of the Standing Committee Meeting
May 13, 2014

The regular monthly meeting of the Standing Committee (SC) was called to order by the Rev. Anita Schell (President) at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in the Higgins Room at Diocesan House.

Present: The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, the Rev. Anita Schell (President), The Rev. Michael Coburn, The Rev. Kevin Lloyd, Mrs. Lora MacFall, Mr. William Plumb, Mr. F. Leon Sibielski (Secretary), Mr. Dennis E. Stark

Absent: The Rev. James Bocchino

Bishop Knisely led the SC in opening prayer.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the Minutes of the Meeting of April 8, 2014.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the Summary of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 8, 2014 and to post them to the SC section of the Diocesan web site.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to consent to the Election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of the Dominican Republic in accordance with Canon III.9(a)(1).

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to affirm a loan request made by St. Paul’s Portsmouth of the Finance Committee through the Diocesan Revolving Loan Fund for safety improvements to its facility. 

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to recommend to Bishop Knisely that Jackie Kirby be ordained to the transitional diaconate.   

In accordance with Diocesan Canon 11.6(b), (b), a motion was made, seconded, and approved to direct the secretary of the SC to notify all Diocesan Rectors, Vicars, and Priests-in-Charge of receipt of the written request by Church Beyond Walls for specialized mission status.

Bishop Knisely then entered into conversation with the SC presenting several informational items to them for their input.

The Rev. Kevin Lloyd led the SC in closing prayer.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

F. Leon Sibielski, Secretary