The 134th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Ottawa.

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Morning Prayer begins at 8:30 am
134th DIOCESAN
SYNOD

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Synod Keynote Address
The Rev. Canon Dr. Isaac Kabuki Mukasa
ACC/TEC Africa Relations Coordinator
and Officer

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Custodians of the Faith in
Secular Society
Session Three:
Kairos and Glimmers of Hope

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Primate’s World Relief
and Development Fund
Jane Maxwell
Chair, PWRDF

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Engaging with the World
- Ottawa Synod 2015 -

7. Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund
“PWRDF is one of the
best good news stories
of the Anglican
Church of Canada.”
Archbishop Fred
Hiltz, Primate

8. Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund
Thank you for helping
PWRDF to create
a truly just, healthy
and peaceful world.

9. What is PWRDF?
Our Canadian Anglican response to emergency relief,
refugees, long term development and social justice.
An investment in life, how we, as Anglicans, engage
with the world outside our borders.

10. The Global Crisis of 2015

11. REFUGEES: Syrian & Middle East Crisis

12. PWRDF Ride for Refuge Team 2015

13. Food, water, shelter, psycho-social
support to over 300,000 refugees in
Greece, Serbia and Hungary.

14. Farmer Alima Alvide on her farm in
Nampula, Mozambique

15. Diocese of Masasi – Tanzania
Farmer Joyce Mtauka on her farm

16. Food Security in Canada’s North

17. Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Program:
Child Health Monitoring in Mozambique

18. Canadian Anglicans have donated 140 bicycle ambulances
to communities in Mozambique, Burundi and Bangladesh

19. PWRDF helping to
preserve language and
culture of Canada’s
First Nations

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Covenant Chain Link VI
“Walking together – The
Reconciliation Journey”
Building bridges of understanding
between Aboriginal and Non-
Aboriginal peoples through respectful
relationships.
Ottawa, October 16-17th, 2015

21. PWRDF & TRC Calls to Action

22. PWRDF Challenges you to:
❖ Identify your PWRDF parish rep. and find a way to support them.
❖ Learn more about a PWRDF program – refugees, food security,
maternal and child health – in a parish or diocesan workshop
❖ Commit your parish to learning more about Canadian Aboriginal
History – Identify an “Act of Reconciliation” with our Indigenous
neighbours.

23. PWRDF Links
❖Website: www.pwrdf.org
❖Diocese of Ottawa PWRDF website "Enough for All”
www.enoughforall.org
❖Email: pwrdf@anglican.ottawa.ca

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Outreach Committee The Reverend Doug Richards
Incumbent, Holy Trinity Hawkesbury

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Outreach Committee Report to Synod
October 2015

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What is the Outreach
Committee?

27. Informal Survey Results
What is the Outreach Committee?
❖ ‘I know very little I am ashamed to say, I only think of the
PWRDF ‘
❖ ‘Both of us don’t recall hearing anything about it’
❖ ‘involved in supporting the dioceses’s social services -
Like Centre 454, St Luke’s Table’

28. Informal Survey Results (2)
❖ ‘I am not totally sure I have even heard or read the name
of the Outreach Committee, although it “sort of rings a
bell”.’
❖ ‘Not sure of all the topics it covers but I believe it
includes: refugees, PWRDF, greening, aboriginal,
trafficking, child poverty’.

29. Creation Matters
Providing information and
programmes concerning care
of God’s creation in response
to the fifth mark of mission.

30. Hospital Ministry
Accompanying those who find
themselves in a health care
environment and feel
vulnerable and alone.

31. Peacemaking Centre
To follow the path of the
nonviolent Jesus and to
promote peace and justice
through education and
training.

32. PWRDF Working Group
To provide programmes and
information in the Diocese of
Ottawa about the Primate’s
World Relief and Development
Fund

33. Refugee Working Group
A resource to parishes
engaged in the refugee
ministry and as an advocate
for refugees in Canada and
abroad.

34. Temple Pastures
To provide hospitality to all
who come to Temple Pastures
as a sign of the Church’s
ministry to those seeking for
renewal and a place of retreat.

35. Child Poverty Working Group
To develop and maintain
programming relating to the
alleviation of child poverty.

36. All My Relations
Responding to the report of
the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission and sharing in the
work of reconciliation and
healing

37. Outreach Committee
‘Table Talk’ Questions
1. How can we best inform you about the work of the Outreach
Committee ?
2. What can the Outreach Committee do to make you want to be part of its
ministries?

38. The Outreach Committee
“Thank you!”
from

40. Financial Development
Canon Monica Patten
Chair, Financial Development Panel
The Reverend Mark Whittall
Incumbent, Saint Alban's

41. Financial Development
Toward an annual appeal for. . .
❖ Parish Ministries
❖ Diocesan Ministries
❖ Community Ministries

42. Round Table Discussions
1. How do you imagine your parish’s involvement in the annual appeal?
2. What diocesan ministries would you like to see supported by the
annual appeal?
3. What advice can you give us concerning an annual appeal?
4. What would you name this annual appeal?

43. Motion #17
It is moved by the Rev. Rick Durrett
and seconded by Kim Chadsey
that Synod endorse the Bishop’s vision for the establishment of
an annual appeal and authorize Diocesan Council, in
consultation with the Bishop’s Financial Development Advisory
Panel, to consider the strategic direction and budgetary
implications of the annual appeal in the 2017-2019 budget.

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Embracing God’s Future The Venerable Dr. Peter John Hobbs
Director of Mission

45. Motion #3
It is moved by the Rev. Brian Kauk
and seconded by Michael Perkin
that Synod approve for immediate implementation
the Buildings and Parish Ministry Task Force Action
Plan.

46. Motion #4
It is moved by the Rev. Kerri Brennan
and seconded by the Rev. Canon Pat Johnston
that Synod approve the Engaging the World Task
Force Action Plan, subject to Diocesan Council
identifying funding for those recommendations that
may require funds.

47. Motion #5
It is moved by the Rev. Beth Bretzlaff
and seconded by Lynn Burritt
that Synod approve the Parish Ministry Committee
Charter for a Parish Ministry Institute, subject to
Diocesan Council identifying funding for program
costs.

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Community Ministry
Committee
The Reverend Brian Kauk
Incumbent, Saint Mark’s
Chair, Community Ministry Committee

49. Committee Members
❖ Margaret Bloodworth
❖ The Rev. Brian Kauk, Chair
❖ Audrey Lawrence
❖ The Rev. Hilary Murray
❖ The Rev. Kathryn Otley
❖ Monica Patten
❖ Heather Thomson
❖ Rebecca Volk
❖ The Rev. Mark Whittall
EX OFFICIO:
❖Jennifer Crawford, Executive Director of Centre 454
❖Heidi Danson, Minute Taker
❖Sue Garvey, Executive Director of Cornerstone
❖The Ven. Dr. Peter John Hobbs, Director of Mission
❖Shea Kiely, Executive Director of St Luke’s Table
❖Rachel Robinson, Acting Director of the Well
❖Sharon York, Executive Director of the Ottawa Pastoral
Counselling Centre

50. Ministries

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Homelessness and
Affordable Housing
Task Force
Sue Garvey, Task Force Chair

52. Synod Resolution #5: November 6-8, 2014
Last year we agreed to:
❖Endorse 2013 Joint Assembly resolution on homelessness and
affordable housing
❖Implement a co-ordinated action plan
❖Encourage innovative approaches in prayer, learning, advocacy and
action

53. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Ven. Rob Davis, Holy Trinity, Pembroke
Jim Davison, Buildings in the Shape of Parish Ministry
Sue Garvey, Cornerstone Housing for Women
Ven. Dr. Peter John Hobbs, Director of Mission
Rev. Laurette Glasgow, Special Advisor for Government Relations
Larry Langlois, Day Programs and Aboriginal voice
Rev. Kathryn Otley, Anglican Provincial Council
Gay Richardson, Multi-Faith Housing
Mollie Stokes, St. Matthew’s, Ottawa
Rev. Brian Kauk, Community Ministries Committee
Members
❖Ven. Rob Davis, Holy Trinity, Pembroke
❖Jim Davison, Real Estate Advisory Panel
❖Sue Garvey, Cornerstone Housing for Women
❖Ven. Dr. Peter John Hobbs, Director of Mission
❖Rev. Laurette Glasgow, Special Advisor for Government Relations
❖Larry Langlois, Day Programs and Aboriginal voice
❖Rev. Kathryn Otley, Ontario Provincial Council
❖Gay Richardson, Multifaith Housing Initiative
❖Mollie Stokes, St. Matthew’s, Ottawa
❖Rev. Brian Kauk, Community Ministries Committee

54. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Three Pillars
1. Leadership
2. Capacity
3. Engagement

55. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
5 Year Targets
1. 125 new units of affordable housing
2. Every parish engaged

56. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Prayer

57. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Advocacy

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Affordable Housing Task Force
Learning
Picture of Aboriginal housing
Find out about your First Nations neighbours

59. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
Transformation of a church property

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Affordable Housing Task Force
Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
Centre 454
Centre 454

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Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
The Well

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Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
St. Luke’s Table

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Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre

64. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
Cornerstone

65. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Picture of new Multi-faith housing project
Action
Multifaith Housing Initiative

66. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Action
Transform a Rectory

67. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Next Steps
❖Recommendations of Task Force by November
2015: Working Group Established

68. Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Task Force
Why Get on Board?
❖Priority for our National Church and our Diocese
❖Aligned with Embracing God’s Future
❖Powerful witness of God’s love
❖Transform your parish and your community
❖We can make a difference!
Choose Hope!

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Government Relations
The Reverend Laurette Glasgow
Special Advisor for Government
Relations

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Cathedral Hill
Development
David Morgan
Chair, Cathedral Hill Foundation

71. Collect for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
“…increase in us your gift of faith, that forsaking what lies
behind and reaching out to what is before, we may run the way
of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy...”

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Cathedral Hill Foundation David Morgan, Chair Pro Tem

73. Cathedral Hill Foundation
What Lies Behind:
❖A Cathedral Properties Commission “mobilized” by Bishop Coffin – January 2006;
❖Agreement between the Cathedral & Diocese to contribute (almost exactly equal) land holdings and to share
jointly (50%-50%) in any future costs and revenues;
❖Agreement in Principle signed with Windmill Developments, based on their “triple bottom line” philosophy of
development designed to optimize environmental and social impacts, and economic returns – November 2009;
❖Cathedral Hill Foundation received Letters Patent to operate as a Federally incorporated not-for-profit
corporation with CRA certification as a registered charity – April 2010;
❖Phase I, a 21-storey Residential Condominium tower, 10 Townhouses, a new Great Hall for the Cathedral,
incorporating new Archival space, a modern Kitchen and 25 Underground Parking Spaces is finally in the process
of being delivered – Late 2015.

78. Cathedral Hill Foundation
What is before:
❖Next Spring we look forward to the recently re-planted Garth returning to its former glory with the blooming of
the new bulbs and perennials, which are already in the ground;
❖We can now look forward with confidence to the receipt of the single, lump-sum land-lease payment for Phase I,
early in 2016;
❖The Cathedral Forecourt (from the West doors to Sparks Street) will receive a facelift, giving it an entirely new,
inviting look;
❖Phase II, which remains in “selling mode”, is, in Windmill’s words, “gaining traction”, looking to a hoped-for
commencement of construction in Spring 2016 of a 12-14 story Commercial Condominium, in which the CHF will hold
a minimum of 75 underground parking spaces, promising to yield a minimum $200K/annum, before market rate
escalation.
Personal Note

79. Questions?

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Debate of Motions The Right Reverend John H. Chapman
Bishop of Ottawa

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Closing Motions The Right Reverend John H. Chapman
Bishop of Ottawa

82. Motion - Appointment of Auditors
It is moved by John McBride
and seconded by Warren Trickey
that Synod appoint the firm of Deloitte & Touche
LLP as auditors for the 2015 financial
statements of The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese
of Ottawa.

83. Motion - Adoption of Minutes
It is moved by the Lay Secretary
and seconded by the Rev. Jonathan Askwith
that Synod accept the minutes of the 134th session of
Synod, as adopted by the Committee to
Review the Minutes, and approve them for
publication in the Synod Journal.

84. Motion of Thanks
It is moved by the Lay Secretary
and seconded by the Ven. Peter Crosby
Motion read by the Lay Secretary

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Announcements to Synod The Right Reverend John H. Chapman
Bishop of Ottawa

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Episcopal Blessing The Right Reverend John H. Chapman
Bishop of Ottawa

87. “Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.”

89. Motion #7
It is moved by the Ven. David Selzer
and seconded by Peter Martin
that Synod receive the amendments to Regulation
3.38(11) concerning the Benefits Subcommittee as
approved by Diocesan Council and found on page 17
of the Synod circular.

90. Motion #8
It is moved by Peter Martin
and seconded by the Rev. Arran Thorpe
that Synod receive the addition of Regulation 5.01(2)
(b)(ix) concerning vendor take-back mortgages as
approved by Diocesan Council and found on page 18
of the Synod circular.

91. Motion #9
It is moved by the Rev. Rhondda MacKay
and seconded by the Rev. Jonathan Askwith
that Synod endorse the Response of the Churches to
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
and the ongoing work of General Synod, including the
Primate’s Commission on Discovery, Reconciliation
and Justice.

92. Motion #10
It is moved by Audrey Lawrence
and seconded by Ashley Russell
that Synod direct Diocesan Council to further the
work of reconciliation and healing in partnership
with Indigenous peoples through building and
maintaining of respectful relationships, diocesan
education, and action.

93. Motion #13
It is moved by Patricia Bays
and seconded by the Rev. Canon Pat Johnston
that Synod direct Diocesan Council to provide
education on climate change and fossil fuel divestment
at the personal, parish and diocesan levels.

94. Motion #14
It is moved by Paul Merriam
and seconded by Elizabeth Harris
that Synod direct Diocesan Council to chart a course
for complete decarbonization of all the buildings of the
Diocese, that will involve measurable benchmarks and
a defined set of actions.

95. Motion #15
It is moved by Jane Maxwell
and seconded by the Rev. Patrick Stephens
that Synod endorse the Call to Prayer and Action on
Syrian refugees issued on September 3, 2015 by the
Primate, Archbishop Fred J. Hiltz, and Ms. Adele
Finney (Executive Director of PWRDF), including
financially supporting the work of PWRDF and its
partners in the region.

96. Motion #16
It is moved by the Rev. Patrick Stephens
and seconded by Jane Maxwell
that Synod direct Diocesan Council to 1) develop processes to
permit ad hoc community groups to undertake fully funded
private sponsorships of refugees through the Diocese in its
capacity as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, 2) develop
processes to permit Canadian friends and relatives of refugees
overseas to partner with the Diocese, and 3) pursue extra-
budgetary funding to cover the cost of operations.

97. Motion #17
It is moved by the Rev. Rick Durrett
and seconded by Kim Chadsey
that Synod endorse the Bishop’s vision for the establishment of
an annual appeal and authorize Diocesan Council, in
consultation with the Bishop’s Financial Development Advisory
Panel, to consider the strategic direction and budgetary
implications of the annual appeal in the 2017-2019 budget.