Presbytery of Detroit Minutes of the Stated and Annual ...

1 Paper B-2. Presbytery of Detroit Minutes of the Stated and Annual meeting November 18, 2017. WE CELEBRATED OUR CONNECTIONS IN CHRIST. The Presbytery of Detroit convened with prayer in its Stated and Annual meeting on November 18, 2017 at 9:03 at St Thomas Church, Shelby Township. Stefanie Lewis moderated the meeting . The Moderator declared the presence of a quorum. Upon motion of the Stated Clerk, the Presbytery approved the docket. PROMOTION OF SOCIAL RIGHTEOUSNESS. WE PROCLAIMED THE GOOD NEWS. Daniel Michalek preached on 2 Samuel 13, The Cry of Tamar.

2 Presbytery heard and participated in a panel discussion on domestic violence in today's world. WE CELEBRATED OUR CONNECTIONS IN CHRIST (continued). The Moderator appointed Lori Sadler the Assistant to the Stated Clerk. The Moderator welcomed new members and commissioners. Upon motion of the Stated Clerk Presbytery voted to excuse those who had requested to be excused. Upon motion Presbytery seated the following corresponding members: Christina Jensen from Lake Huron Presbytery Anne Lange from Whitewater Valley Presbytery Revs Jim Porter and Jaime Klinger welcomed Presbytery to St Thomas Church.

3 CELEBRATION OF THE MINISTRY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. WYANDOTTE. Barb McRae reviewed the 161 year ministry of Wyandotte First and how the church came to close and consolidate with Lincoln Park. Kara Hildebrandt reported on the consolidation. WE LISTENED FOR THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT IN OUR COMMUNITY. Report from the Planning & Visioning Team. Kevin Johnson reported on the ACSWP of the General Assembly, Gospel from Detroit at the 2014. The response was so encouraging so we set the promotion of social righteousness as a theme for 2016. Next year the theme will be the exhibition of the Kingdom of heaven to the world.

4 WE RESPONDED TO CHRIST'S CALL TO MISSION AND MINISTRY. Executive Presbyter's Report. Allen Timm reported. Mr Timm welcomed new pastors and led the Presbytery in singing happy birthday to Fran Hayes. He announced the sudden death of George Portice at University Church. He 2. reported on the activities of the Month of Mission, and a group from Presbytery who just returned from hurricane relief in Louisiana. He thanked those who were going off committees, and Beth Delaney for he work as Moderator. He noted that Nate Phillips, pastor of Kirk in the Hills has written a new book, which is reviewed in Grapevine.

5 The Moderator offered a prayer for openness. Committee Items for Action: Treasurer: Timothy Ngare reported. Mr Ngare presented his report. (Appended to the Minutes .). Upon motion of Mr Ngare, the Presbytery adopted the 2016 audit. (Appended to the Minutes .). Coordinating Cabinet: Beth Delaney reported. Upon motion of the Coordinating Cabinet, Presbytery voted to: 1. Approve the 2018 terms of call for the Presbytery Executive and Stated Clerk as follow: A increase in salary and housing with the following new terms of call: The Rev. Dr. Allen D. Timm, Executive Presbyter Approve a increase in salary and housing (increase of $1706).

6 $37023 Salary 50,000 Housing Allowance 1,000 Medical reimbursement 6,657 SECA allowance 23,670 Board of Pensions Medical dues 10,415 Board of Pensions Pension dues 947 Board of Pensions Life and Disability Insurance dues 125 Workmen's Comp insurance dues 6,660 Reimbursement for travel expenses (at IRS rate). 4,000 Reimbursement for Professional Business Expenses 3,000 Reimbursement for Continuing Education $143,497 Total Compensation The Rev. Edward H. Koster, , Stated Clerk Approve a increase salary and housing (increase of $668, half-time position): $3,765 Salary 30,300 Housing Allowance 518 Medical reimbursement 2,606 SECA allowance 12,657 Board of Pensions medical dues 5569 Board of Pensions pension dues 506 Board of Pension Life insurance and disability 125 Workmen's comp insurance 1,400 Reimbursement for travel expenses (at IRS rate).

7 1,400 Reimbursement for business expenses 1,000 Reimbursement for Continuing Education $59,847 Total Compensation 3. 2. Approve the Media and Market Coordinator Position Description. (Appended to the Minutes ). 3. Elect an Associate Executive Presbyter search committee comprised of seven persons selected by each of the following committees. Two Operations Ministry Team Members Chip Tallinger, Harold Ellis, Co-Chairs Each of the following committees will nominate a member: Committee on Ministry Care and Preparation for Ministry New Church Development Ministry Team Committee on Representation At-large Member, selected by Operations Executive Presbyter ex officio The report of the Presbytery Operations Team, which includes the procedures for conducting the search, is appended to the Minutes .

8 4. Elect the following Chair and Vice Chair of the Nominating Committee: Chair-18 M 0 Jan 18 C 3/5 Rev Peter Henry Grosse Pointe Memorial Vice Chair-18 F 0 Jan 18 AA Elder MaryAnn Brantley (CC Rep) Detroit Gratiot Avenue. There were no nominations from the floor The Coordinating Cabinet reported the following concern from the Committee on Nominations: The Nominations Committee lodges its concern at the absence of interest and diversity of General Assembly applicants and requests the Coordinating Cabinet to establish it as a priority of its concerns.

9 We would point out also, that this concern really applies to all committees, ministry teams, and work groups, including (as noted above) the Committee on Nominations. We all need to remember the vows we took at our ordination, whether for ruling elder or minister, as found in the Directory for Worship: Will you share [for ruling elders, or be active for ministers] in government and discipline, serving in councils of the church? ( ). 5. Change P-27, title Policy on Parental Leave to Policy on Family Leave.. 6. Approve Communion at the Pastors in Transition Retreat on January 29-31, 2018.

10 7. Accept invitations to the 2018 Presbytery from: Tuesday, January 24 at 4:00 : Birmingham First Saturday, March 10 at 9:00 : Grosse Ile Tuesday, June 13 at 4:00 : Kirk in the Hills Tuesday, September 26 at 4:00 : Dearborn First Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 : Warren First The motion was made to approve the Presbytery Policy on Guns. The motion was made to refer the policy back to committee to clarify the matter of law enforcement personnel. The motion was not approved. The motion was made to amend line 6 by inserting except where permitted by state or federal law.