Nominations for the 2018 ECMN Convention |
Section One
If you feel called to serve the wider church, prayerfully consider the variety of opportunities available through election at the Episcopal Church in Minnesota 2018 Convention being held September 14-15th at the Verizon Center in Mankato MInnesota. Note: It is not required that nominees be a delegate or that they be present at Convention in order to be elected.
The deadline to apply has been extended to July 27th!
POSITIONS TO BE ELECTED IN 2018:
Standing Committee (electing 1 lay and 1 clergy for a 3 year term): Standing Committee members serve as custodians of our canons. As a resource for management to our faith communities, this committee oversees the ordination process, properties, and the Bishop Consent Process.
Commission on Ministry (electing 1 lay and 1 clergy for three-year terms and 1 lay for a one-year term): The Commission on Ministry collaborates with the Bishop to provide discernment and formation resources for candidates, and aligns ministry resources to our faith communities and their missional needs.
Trustees (electing 3, either clergy or lay for three year terms): The Trustees oversee the Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s pooled investments and real estate, ensuring that faith communities align investments and real estate with their discerned mission.
POSITIONS TO BE ELECTED IN 2018:
Standing Committee (electing 1 lay and 1 clergy for a 3 year term): Standing Committee members serve as custodians of our canons. As a resource for management to our faith communities, this committee oversees the ordination process, properties, and the Bishop Consent Process.
Commission on Ministry (electing 1 lay and 1 clergy for three-year terms and 1 lay for a one-year term): The Commission on Ministry collaborates with the Bishop to provide discernment and formation resources for candidates, and aligns ministry resources to our faith communities and their missional needs.
Trustees (electing 3, either clergy or lay for three year terms): The Trustees oversee the Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s pooled investments and real estate, ensuring that faith communities align investments and real estate with their discerned mission.