Diocese of Newark
The 135th Annual Convention will be held on
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Hilton Hotel, Parsippany NJ

Candidates for Elected Offices

For further information contact the Secretary of Convention or call 973-430-9919.

2009 CONVENTION - CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICES
The names will be listed as individuals are nominated.

Nomination on-line available at
http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/convention/nominationform.html

General requirements for diocesan offices: a candidate must be a confirmed communicant in good standing and be a qualified voter in a congregation in our diocese; and, candidates must have completed or arranged to have completed anti-racism training reported to and approved by the Bishop after consultation with the Mission to Dismantle Racism.
(Diocesan Canon 2(6.))

Communicant in good standing: All communicants of this Church who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God, are to be considered communicants in good standing.
(National Church Canons, I.17.3)

Candidates were asked to submit a statement limited to 60 words explaining what gifts, skills and experiences they would bring to the position and why they sought the office.

1) ACTS/VIM BOARD (13 members)

*To be elected: Class of 2012:  1 clergy/2 lay members
*To be elected: Class of 2010:  1 clergy member

Multiple nominations; require 3 clergy and 3 lay candidates.

Lay candidates:

Pamela DeLuca - Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge:


Clergy candidates:

Robert Criste-Troutman - St. Peter's, Washington:

Margaret Otterburn - Messiah, Chester: For many years I have been a recipient of ACTS/VIM, receiving grants that have funded "my" outreach programs. I feel it is time to give back and to support it. ACTS/VIM plays such an important role in the life of a fledgling project. As an asset, I have experience in grant writing, having been in a grant-funded position.

2) CONSTITUTION AND CANONS COMMITTEE (10 members and the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor)

*To be elected: 10 members - (lay or clergy) must be a deputy to the convention at which elected.

Multiple nominations; require 11 candidates; clergy or lay.

Mr. Thomas Bisdale – Grace Church, Westwood:  I have served my parish as warden, vestry member and treasurer and the Diocese as convention delegate, on the Ecclesiastical Court and Constitution & Canons committee. The experience gained from these positions, working with the Chancellor on other legal issues affecting the Diocese and 25 years of practicing law inform my contribution to the work of the committee.

The Rev. John A. Donnelly – St. Michael’s, Wayne: During a time of schism, theological conservatives should be included in the governance of the diocese. (Experience: Co-Rector, St.Michael's, Wayne, 1991 - Now. Prior parish ministry experience, 1981-1991. Current activities: Constitution & Canons Committee. Convention Nominating Committee. Chaplain, Wayne Police Dept. Chaplain, Order of St. Luke of North Jersey. Hospice Chaplain.)

The Rev. Joseph A. Harmon - Church of the Incarnation, Jersey City: It has been an honor to serve on the Committee on Constitution and Canons for the past two years. My experience as an attorney and priest provide insight into the important operations of the Constitution and Canons in our diocesan life. I would be pleased to continue to offer my time, talent and energy to the work of this Committee.

Mr. George Mackey – St. Elizabeth’s, Ridgewood:  Former vestryman, long-time convention deputy, lay assessor, sometime trial attorney for the Diocese, Province II Appeals Court Judge, and member of Nominations and Constitution and Canons: I bring this breadth of experience to the Committee.  My support of our bishop Mark Beckwith and Chancellor Diane Sammons in their important work is a privilege and joy.

3) DIOCESAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (7 members: 4 clergy, 3 lay)

*To be elected: Class of 2013:  1 clergy
*To be elected: Class of 2012:  1 lay
*To be elected: Class of 2010:  1 clergy

One nomination necessary for each office.

Lay candidates:

Naomi Horsky - St. Gabriel's, Milton/Oak Ridge:

Clergy candidates:

Thomas E. Mathews, Jr. - St. Luke's, Phillipsburg:

Elizabeth Searle - Christ Church, Ridgewood:

4) ECCLESIASTICAL COURT (7 members: 4 clergy, 3 lay)

*To be elected: Class of 2013:  1 clergy
*To be elected: Class of 2012:  1 lay

One nomination necessary for each office.

Lay candidates:

James R. Greene – Grace Church, Madison:  I am a practicing attorney in Morristown. I have served on Ecclesiastical Court for 3 years, the past one as Presiding Judge. I would be honored to continue to serve the Diocese in this regard.


Clergy candidates:

5) GENERAL CONVENTION  FOURTH LAY ALTERNATE
Term: July 8, 2009 until the opening of General Convention in 2012

(There are no further nominations for this office. The candidates from the uncompleted election at the January 2008 convention will remain on the ballot for the fourth lay alternate.)

*To be elected:  1 lay alternate

(The General Convention will be held in Anaheim, CA, July 8 -17, 2009)

George Hayman  - Grace Church, Madison:  I look forward to representing the diocese again as I did in 1997, 2000 and 2003, and I encourage all to vote as well for my bunkmate on the clergy side, the Rev. Ed Hasse, as our one-time hiatus is over, and we make a good team.

Sidney W. King, Jr. - Incarnation, Jersey City:  I had the pleasure and great honor of representing this Great Diocese as an Alternate Deputy to the past three General Conventions that provided an insight in its workings. I have also served on several Boards within this Diocese and am aware of the major issues facing The Episcopal Church today. I believe I can represent you well if elected.

John Niles – All Saints’, Hoboken:  My 2006 reparations resolution and 2007 amendments to the Constitution and Canons show my commitment to working with others on many issues. As a lay deputy to the 2009 General Convention, I would apply these principles in support of justice-based legislation for the Episcopal Church.  My relevant experience: Vestry/Warden ‘99-‘06/’00-‘06, Diocesan Convention deputy (‘01-‘07), Commission on Ministry (‘01-‘09).

Michael F. Rehill – Grace, Westwood:  My 18 years of service as Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of the Diocese of Newark, as a seven-time Deputy to General Convention, and as President of the Second Province, have prepared me to represent this Diocese at General Convention. This is a time of crisis in our Church, and there is a need for knowledge and experience in our deputation.

6) THE STANDING COMMITTEE (8 members)

*To be elected: Class of 2013:  1 clergy/1 lay member
*To be elected: Class of 2010:  1 clergy member

Multiple nominations; require 3 clergy and 2 lay candidates.

Lay candidates:



Clergy candidates:

J. Carr Holland – Grace Church, Newark:  I would be pleased to continue on the Standing committee. Offer 32 years of ordained experience, served 6 congregations, 3 as Rector. Other service includes: Chair of Commission on Ministry, member 8 yrs; Vice President, Board of Directors, House of the Good Shepherd; Cathedral Chapter; Stewardship Commission; Diocesan Council; Co-convener of District 4; congregational consultant. I listen, am evenhanded, compassionate, prayerfully reflective.

7) TRINITY & ST. PHILIP'S CATHEDRAL CHAPTER (18 members)

*To be elected: Class of 2012:  1 clergy/1 lay member

Multiple nominations; require 2 clergy and 2 lay candidates.

Lay candidates:




Clergy candidates:

Thomas Murphy - Grace Church, Madison: I served on the vestry of my home parish, St. Paul's Jersey City. Later, served as seminarian at House of Prayer. As curate of Grace Madison I have worked to bring urban and suburban churches together in ministry. I bring an understanding of urban life and an eagerness to serve our cathedral during this exciting and hopeful time of transition.

8) SECRETARY OF CONVENTION - one year term
One nomination necessary.

Mr. Michael Francaviglia - St. George's, Maplewood

9) TREASURER OF CONVENTION - one year term
One nomination necessary.

Mr. Richard Graham - Christ Church, Ridgewood

10) ASSISTANT TREASURER - one year term
One nomination necessary

Mr. Laurence G. Taber - Grace Church, Madison

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