Province VIII Feb. 2025 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, 27 February 2025, 7 PM PST / 5 PM Hawaiʻi Time

Prayer: +Jos Tharakan of Idaho

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement: Madeline Sampson

Introductions / Check-In

Province VIII Officers: Evita Krislock (President), Jeff Martinhauk (Treasurer), David “Kawika” Jackson (Secretary)

Other participants: Miller Adams (Chancellor, Olympia), Louise Aloy (CPC), Margaret Mary Begay (Lay Rep, Navajoland), Ron Braman (Co-Chair Indigenous Ministries, Idaho), Christine Budzowski (Tech Support), Jack Chase (ECN Utah), Sarah Chesebro (Altar Guild), GJ Gordy (Exec Council & Navajoland), Diane Lopez Hughes (Creation Care, SD), Eric Metoyer (Canon for Social Justice, Cal), Timothy Gee (Exec Council Rep), Madeline Sampson (ECW Pres), Sherina James (Co-Ord Black African Ministries [BAM]), Peter Juvé (Stewardship), Mark Lattime (Bp. Alaska & Exec Council), Tom Poynor (Co-Chair Campus Ministries, Cal), Tammy Smecker-Hane (UTO Board Rep), Jeff Stevenson (Canon to Ord, Utah), Jos Tharakan (Bp. Idaho)

Province VIII Update

Questions / Feedback:

Investiture of PB Sean Rowe:
- +Mark was on JNCEPB and attended the investiture as such. The Holy Spirit was present! Grateful for the technology that allowed people to participate from all across the Church.
- Tim was Chair of logistics for the Investiture service. It was a joyful, intimate-feeling, and inclusive service.
- Ron attended as one of the indigenous participants.
Reorganization of TEC: +Mark emphasized that all exist to support one another. While the goal of realignment is to streamline, it is also to extend continuing support and encouragement, with hope for greater adaptivity to the changing church.
Budget: Tim reported that the Budget Committee had to develop a balanced budget for the coming year, resulting in cuts to national staffing.

Communications: Evita stated that the new Communications Coordinator for Province VIII is expected to be hired and working by mid-March in a paid part-time position.

Financials

Jeff M. shared two sets of financials: End-2024 and Jan. 2025.
- End-2024: Surplus mainly due to donations from dioceses exceeding initial commitments. Received about $25K more than expected. Unanticipated cost of $8K for a grant to the Diocese of Taiwan enabled their attendance at General Convention. Ended 2024 with approximately a $10K surplus.
- Jan. 2025: Contributions from dioceses exceeded expectations, while expenditures were low, typical for early in the calendar year. Cash reserves stand at $160K.
Miller thanked Jeff M. for his professionalism and expertise; Tim concurred.
Evita asked if budgeting is needed for GC2027 gatherings. Tim noted not for GC in general, but possibly for the Synod meeting. Miller suggested a virtual Synod meeting to secure quorum and reduce costs.

Grant Committee

Evita reported that more information regarding grant applications will be forthcoming. A minimum of three dioceses must apply together per grant. The Grant Committee will notify everyone when it is time to apply.

Reports

Reports were submitted prior to the meeting. BAM submitted during the meeting.

Ron provided a verbal report on Indigenous Ministries regarding WinterTalk, noting that 20+ participants from Province VIII attended. The focus was on wholeness, healing, and right relationships.

Breakout Session

Christine noted that breakout rooms were not possible due to the Zoom version. Regarding clusters, the previous structure is no longer in place, but networking between ministries is encouraged.

Closing

Closing Prayer: Eric Metoyer

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