Minutes of Presbytery Meeting

PRESBYTERY OF SACRAMENTO
Stated Meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 2005
The Presbyterian Church of Fair Oaks, CA

Roll Call: P=Present; Ex=Excused; A=Absent

Other Clergy Present: Frank Anderson, HR; Barry Cavaghan, HR; Gail Cullerton, HR; E. Bruce Ellithorpe, HR; Dina Gardner, At-Large; George ‘Skip’ Herbert, PC(USA) Foundation; Larry Huggett, HR; Ok-Kee Kim, At-Large; Cheryl Kincaid, At-Large; Kirsten Klepfer, UC Davis, Cal Aggie; Bryce Little, HR; Timothy Little, Chaplain; Easton Long, HR; Allen McCallum, HR; Hugh Nelson, HR; Richard Pearson, HR; Sandy Peirce, At-Large; Daniel Prout, At-Large; Ted Shin, At-Large, Chico Korean Fellowship; Libby Vincent, At-Large; Brad Van Sant, HR; Donna Waterman, At-Large; Richard Wylie, HR; Ian Young, HR.

Other Clergy Excused: Warren Barnes, At-Large; Clifford Baker, HR; Patty Bourne, Chaplain; Robert Browne, HR; William Chalmers, HR; John Chendo, HR; Pong Eun Chung, HR; Dale Cooper, HR; Charles Crawford, HR; Ernest Cubbon, HR; Henry DeGraaff,, HR; Clair Denman, HR; Joy Dorf, HR; Kimberly Fong, At-Large-Hawaii; James Hardy, HR; Harvey Harper, HR; Mary Harris, At-Large; Wayne 'Chris' Hartmire, HR; Bruce Heiple, HR; Jennifer George, At-Large/Scotland; Richard Hutchison, HR; Sue King, HR; William King, HR; Dou Sub Lee, HR; Arnold Leverenz, HR; Walter Link, HR; Kazuo Masuno, HR; Joseph Matthews, HR; Dexter McNamara, Interfaith Service Bureau; Robert Meyer, HR; Tom Naylor, HR; Judy O'Neill, HR; Stacy Roberts, HR; John Robinson, HR; Lew Rooker, HR; Peter Sabey, HR; Sharon Sauer, At-Large/Louisville; Robert B. Scott, HR; Mary Shearly, HR; Ronald Smith, HR; Thomas M. Smith, At-Large; Ronald Soucy, HR; Sarah Stephens, At-Large/Switzerland; H. Winnfield Stevens, HR; William Stevens, At-Large; Joan Stock, HR; Noble Streeter, HR; Jerry Tabler, HR; Jerry Taylor, HR; J. Ray Thompson, HR; Ernest Tuftt, HR; Gregg Tyree, Army Chaplain; James Upshaw, HR; James Zeek, HR.Other Clergy Absent: Delbert Burnett, Graham Baird, Christine Banfill, Methodist/Orland; David Carroll, Garry Cox, Larry Emery, Clifford Graves, Helen Jackson, Jim Jensen, Jack McNary, Roger J. Newquist, ; Lydia Richards, Stephen Schibsted, Elizabeth Shaw, Thomas Sisterson, Nancy Symons, S. T. Michelle Todd, Philip Trinh, Lynne Vandercook, David Williams.

Voting Council Elders Present: Elizabeth Groelle, Stated Clerk; Joe Harrop, COM Chair; Sally Hinchman, General Presbyter for Ministry; Jan Stone, At-Large; Kathy Trott, Moderator; Darrel Torgerson, At-Large; Kim Robertson, At-Large.

Sierra Mission Partnership Staff Present: Rev. Jack Schutte, Associate for Congregational Support (Nevada Presbytery); Rev. Byron Nelson, Associate for Mission Support (Stockton Presbytery).

Others Present: Janet Arunyakasem, PWP Moderator; Leola Davies, Recording Clerk; Paul J. Francolli, Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church; Richard Gist, Oikocredit; Dorothy Huggett, PWP SFTS Rep.; Dorman Leader, Zephyr Point; Fred McNally, Fair Oaks; Robert Schroeder, Davis; Mary & John Simpson, Sacramento; Jonathan Steel, Sierra P.C.; Tom Suttle, Jr., Fair Oaks.

Call to Order - Moderator Kathy Trott
Moderator Trott brought the meeting to order in the new chapel of the Presbyterian Church of Fair Oaks with prayer at 8:40 a.m. A quorum of members was present. Host pastor the Rev. Henry Wells WELCOMED the Presbytery. He related some of the plans for their building program and renovation of some of their buildings.

FIRST TIME COMMISSIONERS were recognized and seated from: Davis CC; PC of Fair Oaks; McCloud CC; Northminster PC; Westminster PC; Grace PC, Weed.

CORRESPONDING MEMBERS: Wally Drotts, Redwoods Presbytery; Jack Schutte, Nevada Presbytery.
Presbytery VOTED to seat the Corresponding members present.

Consent Agenda - Elizabeth Groelle, Stated Clerk
The Stated Clerk REQUESTS:
1. Approval of the Minutes of February 26, 2005
2. Approval of the Docket for this meeting
3. Approval of the 2005 Pastoral Contracts and Terms of Call as included in the docket
Presbytery VOTED to approve items 1-3 as listed above.
The Committee on Ministry REQUESTS that Presbytery approve the following actions taken on its behalf at its regular meeting, April 28, 2005. (contract terms are listed on the 2005 Salary report):
1. The Rev. Dan Wells, Burney PC, one year extension to January 1, 2006;
2. The Rev. Graham Baird, The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff, one year extension to July 16, 2006;
3. The Rev. James Jensen, Vacaville Community Church, one year extension to May 1, 2006;
4. The Rev. James Hardy, Vacaville Community Church, one year extension to February 2006;
5. The Rev. Garry Cox, Westminster PC, Sacramento, six month extension to October 31, 2005.
Presbytery VOTED to approve items 1 5 above, as requested.

Presbytery Council - Skip Herbert
Presbytery Council REQUESTS that Presbytery elect the Rev. Richard Pearson to be Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Sacramento, effective July 1, 2005. Rev. Pearson was approved as Clerk elect at the meeting of Presbytery in Burney on September 25, 2004.
Nominations for this position were opened to the floor hearing none:
Presbytery VOTED to elect the Rev. Richard Pearson as Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Sacramento, effective, July 1, 2005.

Committee on Ministry - Joe Harrop
The Committee on Ministry REQUESTS that Presbytery approve the transfer of the Rev. Kurt Kiesling, Member at Large, from the Presbytery of the Pacific. Rev. Kiesling is now living in Chico. His Statement of Faith is on the website (www.sacpresby.org) and is included in today's packet.
Presbytery VOTED to receive the Rev. Kurt Kiesling as a Member at Large of the Presbytery of Sacramento.

Inspirational Worship - Dr. Christopher Alford
Dr. Alford, who is Minister of Music and Worship for the Presbyterian Church of Fair Oaks was introduced to the assembled Presbytery. As speaker of the day his topic was Modernity, Postmodernity, and Where in the World Do We Go from Here? Through song and the spoken word he led the assembled group through each phase of his topic. The conclusion of his time was leading the group in worship using the theme This is the day that the Lord has made....Psalm 118.

Lunch - Blessing given by Dr. Alford

Reconvene for Business at 1:35 p.m.

Recognition of the Stated Clerk - Moderator Trott
Moderator Kathy Trott thanked Stated Clerk Elizabeth Groelle for all the many things she has done for the Presbytery in the performance of her duties as Stated Clerk these past 5 years. She presented Liz with a gift certificate. Presbytery Council Chair Skip Herbert awarded her a Certificate of Appreciation. Sally Hinchman, Sandy Peirce and Gail Cullerton all spoke to her dedication to the work of the Stated Clerk. In turn, Liz expressed her thanks to all those who have helped her through the years.

Committee on Ministry - Joe Harrop
The Committee on Ministry REQUESTS that Presbytery:
1. Approve the Call of William Habicht to serve as Associate Pastor for Outreach and Mission of Davis Community Church, effective June 6, 2005. Terms of Call:as presented. His Statement of Faith is on the website and is included in the packet for this meeting. Meets AAEEO guidelines. Mr. Habicht's ordination is scheduled for May 29, 2005 in the Presbytery of Baltimore. Mr. Habicht was asked to relate his experiences in mission and answer a few questions. He was excused from the room; there was no further discussion.
Presbytery VOTED to approve the Call of William Habicht to serve as Associate Pastor for Outreach and Mission of Davis Community Church, effective June 6, 2005, pending his ordination by the Presbytery of Baltimore, May 29, 2005.
2. Approve the transfer of the Rev. Wally Drotts, HR, from the Presbytery of the Redwoods. He currently resides in Citrus Heights. His Statement of Faith is on the website and is included in the packet for today.
Presbytery VOTED to approve the transfer of the Rev. Wally Drotts, HR, from the Presbytery of the Redwoods.
3. Approve the transfer of the Rev. Edward Fedor from the National Capital Presbytery as a Member at Large. Rev. Fedor is retiring this summer as an Air Force chaplain. His Statement of Faith is on the website and is included in the packet for today. No Action Rev. Fedor was not present.
4. Approve the Installation Commission for the Rev. Keith Posehn, to take place at Cordova PC, Ranch Cordova on Sunday, May 22, 3005 at 3 p.m. Elder Kathy Trott, Moderator; Woodland PC; Rev. C.K. Moore, First PC, Redding; Rev. G. Henry Wells, PC of Fair Oaks; Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin, Davis CC; Elder Ray Dunham, Cordova PC, Rancho Cordova; Elder Jim McDonald, Grace PC, Sacramento; Elder William Rominger, Woodland PC
Presbytery VOTED to approve the Installation Commission.
5. Dismiss the Rev. Jennifer George to the Church of Scotland to serve as Pastor of the Moncur Memorial Church, effective June 1, 2005, upon receipt of a request from the Presbytery of Orkney.
Presbytery VOTED to dismiss the Rev. Jennifer George to the Church of Scotland.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry - Bob Yule
- The Committee on Preparation for Ministry REQUESTS that Presbytery enroll Colleen Curtis as a Candidate for the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament. Colleen is a member of Celtic Cross PC and is attending Princeton Theological Seminary. Her Statement of Call is included in the packet. Colleen addressed the Presbytery and was then excused.
Presbytery VOTED to enroll Colleen Curtis as a Candidate for the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament.
Upon her return to the meeting, Moderator Trott asked her the questions from the Book of Order which were answered in the affirmative. Colleen's family members present were introduced and stood with her as she was welcomed by the Presbytery as a Candidate. Rev. Bob Yule closed with prayer.
- CPM also reports the following two persons have been enrolled as Inquirers:
1. Laura Anderson from Davis Community Church
2. Trisha Cline from Westminster PC, Sacramento

Presbytery Council - Skip Herbert
Presbytery Council RECOMMENDS that the Presbytery of Sacramento shall abide by the Book of Order G 9.0404d:

"The presbyteries shall be responsible for raising their own per capita funds, and for raising and timely transmission of per capita funds to their respective synods and General Assembly." This recommendation was placed before the Presbytery as a MOTION; A period of debate followed with speakers addressing both sides of the issue.
Presbytery VOTED by secret ballot. Yes 54; No 48 Motion passed.
Tellers: Bob Waterman, Gene Crumley, Peachey Harrop, Darrell Torgerson

Budget and Finance - Barbara Farley
The Budget and Finance Committee REQUESTS Presbytery approval to amend the previously approved request from Shepherd of the Sierra PC to refinance their existing loan by guaranteeing a loan from the Synod of the Pacific and by co signing the loan, if required for funding by the Synod.
Presbytery VOTED to approve this request.

Report from Presbyterian Women - Janet Arunyakasem, past Moderator
Janet presented an overview of all the areas of PWP work that has been covered during this past year of her term as Moderator. The new Moderator for next two years is Shelley Lafferty.

Reports from Presbytery Support Committees

PASTORAL SUPPORT - Geordie Ziegler
- Solo pastors will be meeting for pastoral care/support the first Thursday each month at Trinity PC, West Sacramento
- A pastoral care/support group for women pastors will meet at Bethany PC for lunch on the third Thursday each month.

CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT - John Moser listed the following goals they are working on:
1. Working with churches establishing multiple sites for worship at their own facilities: Roseville PC and Trinity PC , West Sacramento.
2. Helping the nesting Vietnamese congregation find a store front property to move into.
3. Probing to find the best places for new churches.
4. Supporting Cordova PC in transition to a new site. They have an offer to sell the building for $2.4 million.
5. Assist with a reformed perspective the 15 participation churches in the New Hope Project.

MISSION SUPPORT - Aart Van Beek
- Aart introduced Dan Thompson, Chaplain at Juvenile Hall who related the work he is conducting there. There is a need for help, prayer partners, financial help, volunteers.
- The Mission Fair will be part of the September Presbytery meeting.

Zephyr Point Update - Dorman Leader
Tallac Center is almost finished the furniture is coming. NOW is the time to make your plans for fall. Call now for reservations.

Nominations Committee - Chris Kersting
The following nominations were presented:
Committee on Preparation for Ministry, 2007 (1) Rev. Carol LeBlanc, Bethany
Permanent Judicial Commission, 2009 (1) Rev. Warren Barnes, At Large
Congregational Support, 2006 (1) Rev. Libby Vincent, At Large
Pastoral Support, 2006 (1) Barbara May Clark, Fremont
Presbytery Budget & Finance Rev.Bob Badgley, Pioneer PC, Winters
SMP Budget Gary Younglove, Trinity, West Sacramento
Nominations were requested from the floor, hearing none, the Presbytery proceeded to vote.
Presbytery VOTED to elect those persons nominated by the Committee.

Reports from Presbytery Staff:

Sally Hinchman - General Presbyter for Ministry
- There will be a Sacramento Presbytery Pastors Retreat at Zephyr Point, October 16 18, 2005.
- A Pastors Sabbath event is being held in Utah over Labor Day weekend.
- The first ever, Administrative Support Staff conference will be here June 13 18 contact Barbara Rohrs at the SMP office
- A Youth Work Camp at Zephyr Point contact Lynn Shultz at SMP Resource Center
- Prayers are requested for the many congregations and pastors in transition situations and additionally Byron Nelson will be retiring September 1st and Liz Groelle is moving soon.
- Skip Herbert's mother fell and is experiencing some difficulties.
- Pray for ALL the churches.

Jack Schutte - Associate for Congregational Support
- He emphasized the Youth event work project at Zephyr Point.
- NCD Conference will be held at Snowbird, Utah, June 13 18 call Jack if interested.

Tom & Joanne Haller - Hunger Action Enablers
- Sign up for their e mail newsletter.
- The Share Catalog is available
- A new study from Hunger Program is entitled Just Eating.

Recognition of Older Adults - Dick Wylie
- Dick reminded the Presbytery that many Older Adults are "making a difference" in the life and ministry of our churches.
- Need greater support see the health task force flyer.
- The Rev. Margaret Suttle, Fair Oaks, is the national president of the Older Adults POAM

Announcements:
- Ann Weems to be at Carmichael PC May 14 15 , flyer in program.
- The church at McCloud has celebrated 100 years. Earl Palmer was their guest speaker, Earl was ordained at McCloud where he lived in his youth. Byron Nelson also was a special speaker. Grace PC at Weed will also celebrate 100 years soon, both of these churches are presently being served by the Rev. Leon Thompson who retired to that area.

Closing Prayer / Safe Travel Home
The closing prayer was given by Margaret Suttle. Moderator Trott adjourned the meeting at 3:30

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth Groelle, Stated Clerk
Leola Davies, Recording Clerk