MINUTES OF THE PRESBYTERY OF SACRAMENTO
SHEPHERD OF THE SIERRAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
LOOMIS, CALIFORNIA
Moderator Rev. Peggy Cross convened the Presbytery of Sacramento with prayer at a stated meeting at Shepherd of the Sierras Presbyterian Church in Loomis, California.
ROLL: MINISTERS PRESENT: Frank Anderson, Donald Baird, Jim Barstow, Peter Buehler, Del Burnett, Barry Cavaghan, Jim Clark, Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Bob Cordier, Peggy Cross, Gail Cullerton, Henry DeGraaff, Jim Hardy, Wayne Hartmire, Andrew Headden, Bruce Heiple, Stan Henderson, Larry Huggett, Richard Hutchinson, Pam Jacobi, Joreen Jarrell, Jong Choon Kim, Jim Kitchens, Hong Jei Lee, Timothy Little, Easton Long, Peter Maier, Bob Masciola, K. McIntosh-Smith, Byron Nelson, Hugh Nelson, Wesley Nordman, Richard Pearson, Keith Posehn, David Ratcliff, Renée Rico, Sharon Sauer, Lisa Schilbe, Liz Shaw, Tim Soule, Joan Stock, Nancy Symons, Mary Lynn Tobin, Tom Tripp, Jim Upshaw, Aart Van Beek, Brad Van Sant, William Van Ness, Henry Wells, Ken Winter, Richard Wylie, Jim Zazzera, Jim Zeek, Geordie Zeigler.
MINISTERS EXCUSED: Clifford Baker, Robert Ball, Warren Barnes, Patricia Bourne, William Bowen, Robert Browne, Robert Burns, William Chalmer, John Chendo, Richard Chiolis, Pong Eun Chung, Robert Clapham, Jeffrey Cochran-Carney, Dale Cooper, Charles Crawford, Gene Crumley, Ernest Cubbon, Clair Denman, E. Bruce Ellithorpe, Dan Fowler, George Fry, Donald Griggs, Deborah Haffner, Harvey Harper, Skip Herbert, Chris Kersting, Zae Doo Kim, Bill King, Sue King, James Knox, Dou Sub Lee, Arnold Leverenz, Stuart Leyden, Walter Link, Ed Longabaugh, Maurice Marcus, Kazuo Masuno, Joseph Matthew, Jack McNary, Robert Meyer, John Moser, Judith O'Neill, Tom Patterson, Sandy Peirce, Daniel Prout, Lydia Richards, Stacy Roberts, John Robinson, Lewis Rooker, Pete Sabey, Steve Schibsted, Robert Scott, Mary Shearly, Thomas Sisterson, Ronald Smith, Tom Smith, Nicholas Sorani, Ronald Soucy, Sarah Stephens, H. Winnfield Stevens, William Stevens, Robert Stevenson, Noble Streeter, Jerry Taylor, J. Ray Thompson, Phil Trinh, Ernest Tufft, Gregory Tyree, Greg Vacca, Stephen Weber, Dave Weidlich, Dan Wells, Bob Yule.
MINISTERS ABSENT: Dave Baker, Dwight Beattie, Robert Blackstone, Tyler Breese, Larry Emery, Cliff Graves, Stephen McDougall, Dexter McNamara, Augustus Noland.
COMMISSIONED LAY PASTORS: None.
COUNCIL ELDERS PRESENT: Jim Carter, Leola Davies, Yvonne Hartzell, Bob Justman, Ellen López, Les Matheney, Jimmi Mishler, Marie Segur and Kathy Trott
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS: William Creevey, Presbytery of the Cascades; Joanne Hines, Presbytery of Nevada; Les Sauer, Presbytery of Stockton; Judy Shideler, Presbytery of the Cascades.
CHURCHES REPRESENTED BY ELDERS: Auburn (Anderson, Henderson)), Carmichael (Angell, MacRostie, Mishler), Chico (Matson), Citrus Heights (Van Duker), Colusa (Rauch), Corning (Turner, Waller), Davis (Cayler, Nishi), Fair Oaks (Cooper, Hartbower, Hartbower, Jones, McNally), Loomis (Walker), Marysville (Martin, Martin), Nevada City (Daugherty, Moberg, Wright), North Highlands (Hadley, Rooker), Placerville (Ramos), Red Bluff (Oldham, Cyre), Sacramento Capitol Korean (Kang), Sacramento Faith (Hathaway) Sacramento Fremont (Aldrich, Carter, Red-Horse), Sacramento Grace (Davies, Robertson), Sacramento Northminster (Ross), Sacramento Parkview (Suwade), Sacramento Westminster (McCartney, Michel), Vacaville Covenant (Woodruff), Winters (Westmoreland), Woodland (Heinson, Pomeroy).
CHURCHES NOT REPRESENTED BY ELDERS: Burney, Carmichael Korean, Esparto, Elk Grove, Folsom, Gridley, McCloud, Orland, Oroville, Rancho Cordova, Redding, Roseville, Sacramento Bethany, Vacaville Community, and Walnut Grove, Weed, West Sacramento, Yuba City.
OTHERS PRESENT: Elnora Bradish (PW Representative to Ethnic Concerns, International Partnership & MSJP), Richard Gist (Nominating Committee), Sally Hinchman (Executive Presbyster), Dylan Huntsman (Seminary Intern - Oroville), Dorothy Huggett (Nametags), James Knappen (PNC Bidwell), Margaret Knappen (Bidwell), Jeannie Long, LeRoy Lyon, Bev Norton (Global Mission Advocate), Mary Simpson (SFTS Auxiliary Board of PW), Kristin Stoneking (Campus Minister at U. C. Davis - Cal Aggie House), Bev Talbolt (CLP Trainee), David Williams, Cecily Wright (1999 YAD)
MODERATOR: The meeting was called to order by Moderator Peggy Cross at 9:33 a.m. with prayer. A quorum was present.
WORSHIP: Worship was opened with special music from Harpist Petsy Haneline. Marcia Walker led the Call to Worship, Unison Prayer of Confession was led by Reverend Dave Ratcliff and the sermon delivered by Reverend Andrew Headden. Accompanying the singing was Kay Potter, Pianist and Bassist Phil Nielsen, both from Shepherd of the Sierras Presbyterian Church.
WELCOME: The Moderator introduced the host pastor, Reverend Dave Ratcliff who gave a brief history of this church, which has only been in Loomis for about 13 years and encompasses about 12 acres of an old plum orchard.
MORNING PLENARY
The Moderator introduced Reverend Ismael Madruga, who is the Moderator from the Synod of Cuba. She stated that he would be speaking about the Presbyterian Churches in Cuba during the lunch break for any that wished to attend. She then turned the meeting over to Reverend Del Burnett, Chair of the Task Force for the Restructuring of the Presbytery of Sacramento. Del explained that the purpose of this Task Force was to take the decision made by Presbytery last year to re-think/re-do the way Presbytery does its business. He stated that we would not be revisiting that decision, but moving forward to implement it. (To review the history regarding the Decision, see: Presbytery Minutes dated April 17, 1999, Report of Council, Bylaws, specifically Section 2.000 Vision. Presbytery Minutes dated September 26, 1998, Council Vision Statement Draft. And Presbytery Minutes dated June 27, 1998 Report of the Council).
Del introduced Reverend Mary Lynn Tobin who explained what the decision was, what had been accomplished so far and where Presbytery was in the process. Del then introduced Sally Hinchman who explained the purpose and the implications of the change.
Del felt that many in Presbytery where not on the "same page" as the Task Force, so three workshops where offered, they were:
1. Bumps and Ruts
Led by Moderator Peggy Cross
2. The Terrain Ahead - What does the post-Christian world look like?
Led by Reverend Andrew Headden.
3. Going Digital - The consequence of not changing.
Led by Reverend Mary Lynn Tobin
Following the workshops Presbytery reconvened to reflect on what had been heard and discussed. The information was recorded by Mary Lynn to be further reviewed by the Task Force at a later date.
The Moderator opened the floor for announcements before breaking for lunch. Kay reminded the Presbytery that each church was to have one copy of the book "Stewardship Scrap Book" which was underwritten by Helen Walten. Each church was reminded to sign for their copy.
LUNCH: Lunch was served in "The Barn" which was originally an old packing shed for plums. We were treated to Rigatoni with Prosciutto, Spinach Ravioli, salad, bread and cookies for dessert.
AFTERNOON PLENARY
INTRODUCTIONS:
Elder Commissioners: Ginny Henderson, Auburn Presbyterian Church; Cora Michel, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Sacramento.
Corresponding Members: Judy Shideler (Presbytery of the Cascades); William Creevey (Presbytery of the Cascades); Ismael Madruga (Synod of Cuba); Les Sauer (Presbytery of San Joaquin) and Joanne Hines (Presbytery of Nevada).
Presbytery voted to seat the new Commissioners and Corresponding members.
The Moderator asked Reverend Ismael Madruga to address the Presbytery on what is happening in Cuba. The Moderator prayed for Reverend Madruga and his ministry.
COMMITTEE ON ECUMENICAL RELATIONS: Ellen López invited Presbytery to the Birthday Celebration of the Lutheran Reform Accord to be held in Sacramento on November 14, 1999. Ellen also spoke of Jubilee 2000 which is to be held at the Arco Arena on January 2, 2000. This will be a very big event with many denominations participating. Information on both of these events was available at the meeting.
REPORT OF THE CLERK: As the Stated Clerk began her report Reverend Gail Cullerton and YAD Cecily Wright interrupted the meeting with a wonderfully refreshing skit on Cecily's experiences at the 211th General Assembly this year. Once the Presbytery recovered from the skit Kay went on to give the following report.
The Presbytery of San Joaquin has received Reverend Robert "Bob" Hewes on July 16, 1999.
Reverend Jeff Gephart was received from the Presbytery of Seattle on July 27, 1999.
It is the goal to get the Presbytery Minutes on the web page no later than 30 days following a Presbytery Meeting. If you have given us an email address the Minutes will not be mailed to you. The Presbytery web page is www.sacpresby.org This can also be accessed through www.pcusa.org web page.
The Per Capita payments for the last two years are listed within the Agenda. Congratulations and thanks to the vast majority of churches in this Presbytery for making prompt and full payments.
Two churches did not submit their statistical report in time to be listed in the Minutes from the General Assembly. They were Capital Korean Presbyterian Church and Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church.
The Clerk moved that the docket be approved as presented. Presbytery voted to approve the Docket.
JOYS, CONCERNS & SORROWS:
Joys…
Easton and Jeannie Long have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Jim & Gwen Upshaw have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Sorrows…
John (Jack) Gunn, a minister member of this Presbytery, died August 1, 1999 in Carmichael.
Helen Khoobyar, an Elder at Carmichael Presbyterian Church and active at the Presbytery level, was killed in a tragic parking lot accident at Country Club Mall on August 25, 1999.
David Tufft, son of Ernie Tufft, HR, was found dead at his home on September 21, 1999. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church in Vacaville on October 2, 1999.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES: Kay Cayler reported for the Trustees, as follows:
The Trustees recommend that Presbytery ask Synod to approve a $500,000 line of credit loan for Capital Korean Presbyterian Church. This money will be used to purchase a larger piece of property for their Church. They will sell their current Church property as well as 10 acres of vacant land they also own. They have signed the covenant to increase their mission giving by 2% a year until such time as it reaches the minimum of 10%.
Presbytery voted to approve this recommendation.
The property at 2431 H Street, which formerly housed the offices of the Sierra Mission Partnership, has been sold to a professional couple who plans to restore it to a private residence.
Pastors and Sessions are reminded that all transactions, which involve loans and/or real property, must come before the Trustees. Also, churches with construction projects are reminded that when construction begins they should contact the Presbytery's insurance agent, Heffernan Peterson, as the coverage will need to be changed.
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING:
Information Only: There is a list of fax numbers and email addresses of the Churches within the Presbytery and/or the designated contact person for each church. If any information concerning your church is incorrect or needs to be updated, please contact Jimmi Mishler at (916) 486-8727 or jmishler@jps.net.
GIVING THANKS FOR THE SAUERS' MINISTRY: Marie Segur and Bev Norton led Presbytery in giving thanks for the ministry of the Reverends Les and Sharon Sauer, who have received a call to become Mission Co-Workers to India.
Sally Hinchman, Executive Presbyter, Commissioned the Reverend Les Sauer as Partnership Consultant to South Asia in India and the Reverend Sharon Sauer to a Ministry that will acknowledge and utilize her unique gifts and talents. Sally used part of the Litany used at the 211th General Assembly to Commission the Reverends Les and Sharon Sauer. Les will remain a member of The Presbytery of Stockton and Sharon will remain a member of The Presbytery of Sacramento.
The Sauer's spoke briefly about their calls and thanked the Presbytery for their support.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL: Marie Segur reporting for Council, recommends the following actions:
To transfer the financial bookkeeping responsibilities for the Ecclesiastical Budget to the Sierra Mission Partnership (SMP) financial staff, effective January 1, 2000.
Presbytery voted to approve this recommendation.
That Presbytery continues the Hunger Enabler Covenant between the Presbytery of Sacramento and the Presbyterian Hunger Program for the year 2000. Nancy Eng MacNiell fills this position.
Presbytery voted to continue this covenant.
That the Per Capita for the Presbytery of Sacramento be increased next year by $1.08, with $1.00 going into a Special General Assembly Fund for the 217th General Assembly in 2005 which will be hosted by the Presbytery of Sacramento. Approximate budget on our part would be between $60,000 and $80,000. With a membership of just over 15,000, this will raise $60,000 in four years. The Synod is assisting with 5¢ per member.
Per capita for 2000 will be apportioned as follows: General Assembly $ 4.95
Synod of the Pacific $ 4.05
Presbytery of Sacramento $ 5.75*
Total Per Capita $14.75
*This $5.75 includes the $1.08 increase
Presbytery voted to increase the Per Capita as recommended.
Marie noted that there has not been a budget drawn up for the General Assembly for the year 2005.
Council submits for a First Reading the following proposed changes to the Bylaws:
1. Amend the Bylaws in Section 4.002 to read as follows:
"A Stated Clerk and Treasurer
shall be elected for a term of three years and may be
re-elected at the conclusion of any term."
2. Add Section 4.003 Officers, to read as follows:
"The Chair of the Finance Committee of Presbytery Council shall be elected for a term of one year as Treasurer of the Presbytery of Sacramento and may be re-elected at the conclusion of any term."
These changes will be voted on at the November Presbytery Meeting.
Information Only:
Council heard from the Personnel Committee that Kay Cayler, Stated Clerk, will complete her current term on December 31, 1999 and will not seek a third term. Also, Minutes Clerk, Shirley Westmoreland, has submitted her resignation effective December 31, 1999. A committee is being formed to plan a celebration at the November Presbytery Meeting to recognize the service and gifts of Kay Cayler and Shirley Westmoreland. Anyone interested in serving on this committee can contact the Moderator or Marie Segur.
Council adopted a revised position description for Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Sacramento.
They authorized the Personnel Committee to serve as the core of the Stated Clerk Search Committee (SCSC) and to find 2 or 3 additional members to serve. Furthermore, they authorized the SCSC to negotiate a compensation package for the new Stated Clerk not to exceed the 1999 budget.
Council agreed to address the position of the Minutes Clerk at a future date.
Authorized the SCSC to present a candidate for election as Stated Clerk at the November 30, 1999 Presbytery Meeting. Requested that a letter be sent to Commissioners prior to the November 30, 1999 meeting advising them of the candidate selected.
A Certificate of Appreciation has been prepared for Reverend Philip Young from the Presbytery of Sacramento in recognition of the 14 years he has served as the Executive for the Synod of the Pacific.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Jim Carter submitted the following nominations:
Committee on Ministry:
02-2 Peggy Vanderkar 1713 Country Club Dr. Federated-Placerville
Placerville 95667 (530) 622-1092
Permanent Judicial Commission:
01 *Jo Jarrell 6506 Fuego Way HR
Elk Grove 95758 (916) 684-3873
Committee on Preparation for Ministry:
02-1 *Steve Schibsted 208 West 1st Street Bidwell Memorial
Chico 95928 (530) 343-1484
02-2 Jean Hansen 2312 Cortez Lane Westminster
Sacramento (916) 489-3233
Presbytery voted to approve nominations as presented.
Jim went on to submit the following corrections to the Committee Roster:
Committee on Ecclesiastical Responsibilities
Sub-committee Session Records Review: Delete Dick Bradish.
Committee on Ecclesiastical Responsibilities -
Sub-committee Ecclesiastical Budget: Add Dick Bradish
The following persons have resigned their positions:
Committee on Ministry: Reverends Sue King and Peter Buehler
Nominating Committee: Lenore Justman
Permanent Judicial Commission: Reverend Sharon Sauer
Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Reverend Sharon Sauer
Please correct the following address change:
Committee on Representation: Yvonne Hartzell 5900 Pony Express Trail, #19
` Pollock Pines 95726
SIERRA MISSION PARTNERSHIP: Sally Hinchman reported that with the sale of the H Street property Presbytery netted $161,495 which will go toward the reducing the debt against the new building.
The Presbytery was asked to review the Mission Pay-up sheets to be sure they were correct.
A Search Committee has been formed to find a replacement for Les Sauer. The Search Committee will consist of two members each from the three Presbyteries forming the Sierra Mission Partnership. Our two representatives are Reverend Jim Kitchens, who will serve as Chair and Reverend Jerry Taylor, HR. The deadline to submit applications for Les' position is November 1, 1999.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Stated Clerk: Recommends that:
1. The Minutes from the July 10, 1999 Presbytery Meeting be approved as presented.
2. Dismiss with thanks the Ordination Commission for Dana Gardner.
Committee on Ministry (Consent) (COM): Recommends the following:
1. Patty Bourne be named as Parish Associate at The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff. This will entail some visitation, occasional preaching and such other duties as requested. She will be compensated $150 a month.
2. Dismiss David Weidlich to the Presbytery of Cascades where he has received a call to the Cooper Mountain Presbyterian Church in Beaverton.
3. Grant David Huusko permission to labor inside the bounds of the Presbytery of Sacramento and to moderate the Session of Trinity Presbyterian Church in West Sacramento until such time as he can meet with the Committee on Ministry.
4. Grant Carol Pagelsen permission to labor within the bounds of the Presbytery of Sacramento and to moderate the Session of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she has an invitation to serve as Interim Pastor. She is coming from Grace Presbytery and expects to start work at Westminster on October 1, 1999. Her Statement of Faith was in the packets for informational purposes only.
5. Continue Greg Vacca in the position of Member-at-large. Although his primary work is in the secular field, he is an Army Reserve Chaplain, conducting services once a month, serving communion and supervising other Chaplains.
6. Continue Nancy Symons in the position of Member-at-large. She has previously served in a Stated Supply position in Placerville, but currently is at home with her young children.
7. Move inactive member James Knox to active status, granting him the status of Honorably Retired.
8. Continue Lydia Richards in the status of Member-at-large. She lives in Auburn and is at home with her young children.
9. Continue Gail Cullerton in the status of Member-at-large. Gail is a trained Interim and has served in several churches in this and another Presbytery. She is currently seeking a call.
10. Approve the change in the Terms of Call for Bob Masciola at McCloud Community Church. He is moving from half time to five-eight's time and that the approval be retroactive to July 1, 1999. The Terms are:
Salary $23,580 Full Pension
Car Allowance $ 2,130
11. In accordance with G-11.0502h the COM "be given authority by the Presbytery to find in order Calls issued by Church, to approve and present Call for services of Ministers, to approve the examination of Ministers transferring from other Presbyteries" as required by G-11.0402, "to dissolve the Pastoral relationship in cases where the Congregation and Pastor concur, to grant permission to labor within or outside the bounds of the Presbytery, to dismiss Ministers to other Presbyteries, with the provision that all such actions be reported to the next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery" as required by G-9.0403 and G-14.0507.
12 In accordance with the above grant the COM permission to not only approve the Call of David Huusko, but to also name the Installation Commission in order that he might be installed prior to the next meeting of Presbytery.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM): Recommends the following:
1. That Jay Wallace, having been recommended by his Session and having met with the CPM, be enrolled as an Inquirer. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville.
2. That Pat Noonan, having been recommended by his Session and having met with the CPM, be enrolled as an Inquirer. He is a member of the Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Chico.
Mission, Social Justice & Peacemaking: Recommends the following:
That Presbytery endorses the reaffirmation of Nancy Eng MacNiell, to continue to serve as the Hunger Action Enabler. Her compensation of $16,885.84 to come from the following sources: $6,000 from the Presbyterian Hunger Program, $6,000 from the Synod and $4,885.84 from Presbytery Mission Funds. This is figured at slightly less then 1/3 time.
Council: Information items only:
1. Jubilee 2000 brochures will be available; the Presbytery of Sacramento is one of the sponsors. The event will take place on January 2, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. at Arco Arena.
2. The Presbytery of Sacramento has been chosen to host the 217th General Assembly in 2005. While this is indeed an honor, there will be a lot of work and multitudes of volunteers will be needed for this to be a success.
3. Presbyters are reminded that business is transacted at Presbytery Meetings, and when Commissioners leave early it often means that a Church or Churches will not be represented in the decision making process.
Presbytery voted to approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY: Bryon Nelson reporting for the COM, recommended the following:
1. That Presbytery approve the Call of Lisa Schilbe to serve as Associate Pastor to the Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Chico and approve her for membership in the Presbytery. Lisa spoke briefly about her ministry.
Presbytery voted to approve the Call of Lisa Schilbe to Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church and her membership in this Presbytery.
Lisa Schilbe's Terms of Call are as follows:
Salary & Housing $34,500 (Percentage of each to be negotiated)
Auto & Travel $ 1,700
Continuing Education $ 800
Personal & Book expenses $ 800
Moving (Not to exceed) $ 5,000
Pension Full
Dental $ 278
Study Leave Two Weeks
Vacation Four Weeks
Presbytery voted to approve her Terms of Call.
The call meets AAEEO requirements.
2. Approved the following Installation Commission for Lisa Schilbe:
Vice Moderator, Reverend Dick Wylie, HR
Reverend Steve Schibsted, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Reverend Nick Sorani, The First Presbyterian Church of Gridley
Reverend Geordie Ziegler, Fremont Presbyterian Church
Elder Kathy Acosta, The First Presbyterian Church of Gridley
Elder Wally Siepher, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Corresponding members: Reverend George Fry, Presbytery of Nevada
Presbytery voted to approve the Commission for Installation for Lisa Schilbe.
Installation will take place at 3:00 p.m. on October 17, 1999 at Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church.
4. That Presbytery approved the Call of Renée Rico to serve as Interim Pastor to Westminster Presbyterian Church and approved her for membership in The Presbytery of Sacramento. She comes to us from the Presbytery of Utah. Renée spoke briefly about her ministry.
Presbytery voted to approve the Call of Renée Rico to Westminster Presbyterian Church and her membership in this Presbytery.
Renée Rico's Terms of Call previously approved by the COM, were presented to Presbytery for approval:
Salary & Housing $30,622
Housing $13,400
Retirement Plan $ 1,000
Dental $ 278
Pension $12,684
Continuing Education $ 1,000
Auto $ 1,000
Expense Account $ 2,600
Moving (Not to exceed) $ 4,000
Study Leave Two Weeks
Presbytery voted to approve her Terms of Call.
The call meets AAEEO requirements.
5. That Reverend Jim Zeek be moved to the Rolls of the Honorably Retired. The Moderator invited Jim to come forward and spoke of his ministry at the El Dorado Federated Church in Placerville, wished him well in his retirement and followed with prayer.
Presbytery voted to move Reverend Jim Zeek to the Rolls of the Honorably Retired.
6. The COM has met with Calvin T. Stevens who has applied for the termination of censure and restoration to the exercise of the office of Ordained Ministry by this Presbytery. Reverend Peter Buehler spoke to this restoration on the behalf of Reverend Stevens. Reverend Stevens then spoke to the Presbytery about the process and his request to be reinstated. He apologized to God and to the Church for the pain and injury he had caused. Cal and his wife, Nancy, were asked to leave for the vote.
Presbytery voted to terminate the censure and to restore Reverend Calvin T. Stevens to the office of Ordained Ministry.
Cal and Nancy were invited back to the floor of the Presbytery, joined by the Task Force who worked with them over the last two years. Moderator Cross then closed with prayer.
Moderator Cross then pronounced that whereas Calvin T. Stevens has manifested such repentance as satisfies the Church, the Presbytery of Sacramento thus terminates the censure and restores him to his office as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She welcomed him again to this ministry as Member-at-large in this Presbytery.
7. Dismiss with sincere thanks the members of the Task Force which worked with Cal Stevens for the past two and half years.
Presbytery voted to dismiss, with sincere thanks, the Task Force who worked with Cal Stevens.
8. Approve the following Commission for Ordination for David Williams:
The Moderator Reverend Peggy Cross
Reverend James Barstow, NCD Roseville
Reverend John Moser, Covenant Community Church in Vacaville
Reverend Del Burnett, Folsom Presbyterian Church
Elder Jeanne Wallis, Fremont Presbyterian Church
Elder Dolly Fiddyment, First Presbyterian Church of Roseville
Corresponding Members: Reverend Bryce Little, Presbytery of San Gabriel
Reverend Fulton C. Lytle, Presbytery of San Gabriel
Reverend Barbara Stout, Presbytery of San Gabriel
Reverend Stu Ritter, Presbytery of Seattle
Installation will take place on October 17, 1999 at First Presbyterian Church of Roseville.
Presbytery voted to approve the Commission for Ordination for David Williams.
9. In the Consent Agenda Presbytery approved permission for Carol Pagelsen to labor within the bounds of the Presbytery of Sacramento in order to accept an invitation as Interim Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The COM recommends approval of the following Terms of Call for Carol Pagelsen:
Salary $27,000
Housing $27,000
Deferred Compensation $ 4,000
Auto $ 3,000
Continuing Education $ 1,000
Study Leave Two Weeks
Vacation Four Weeks
Moving Expenses (Not to exceed) $ 5,000
Presbytery voted to approve her Terms of Call.
The call meets AAEEO requirements.
10. Approve the following minimum Terms of Call for 2000, as follows:
Less than 5 Years Experience More than 5 Years Experience
Salary, with Manse $25,184 $32,445
Salary, without Manse $31,014 $38,368
Car Allowance (Voucher at IRS Rates) $ 1,700 $ 1,700
Pension -- @27.5% of Salary & Housing -
Study Leave Two Weeks Two Weeks
Continuing Education $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Vacation Four Weeks Four Weeks
The new minimums show a 3% in Salary and raises Continuing Education from $800 to $1,000.
Presbytery voted to accept the new minimum Terms of Call for 2000 as presented.
There was some concern regarding new minimums for "Over 5 Years Experience" and the IRS. The COM will review the concerns reporting back in the near future.
11. Approve the Installation Commission for Jeff Gephart as Associate Pastor at Bidwell Memorial Church, as follows:
Moderator Designee Elder Marie Segur
Reverend Steve Schibsted, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Reverend Lisa Schilbe, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Reverend Pam Jacobi, Carmichael Presbyterian Church
Elder Karla Shelley, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Elder Hazel Angell, Carmichael Presbyterian Church
Corresponding Members: Reverend Doug Bunnell, Presbytery of San Francisco
Installation will take place on October 3, 1999 at 5:45 p.m., at Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Presbytery voted to approve the Commission for Installation for Jeff Gephart.
Information Only:
Approved the extension of Reverend Frank Anderson' contract as Stated Supply with Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters.
Approved the change in the Terms of Call for Reverend Bill Van Ness, who is serving as Interim at First United Presbyterian Church in Corning. The compensation remains the same, but he will now be working there two days a week, rather than three.
Reverend Richard Pearson was given permission to act as Interim Head of Staff and to moderate the Session at Westminster Presbyterian Church until such time as an Interim Head of Staff takes up their job.
ZEPHYR POINT: Dorman Leader reported that the application to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has been filed. If approved, permits will be issued which will allow them to proceed with the planned improvements. Also, there will be a fund raising banquet in the Sacramento area on November 7, 1999 for anyone who wishes to attend.
INTERPRETATION, STEWARDSHIP & SUPPORT: Dick Wylie spoke about the "Connectable Church," and how all of us are connected to each other in one way or another. Two examples of this "connectable" are in the following two reports from the Foundation and the Theological Education Fund.
PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION: Dick Wylie introduced Judy Shideler who reported that there are two things to celebrate today. First was that the Investment Management Service piece of the Foundation has become the New Covenant Funds, as of August 2, 1999. This is a true mutual fund. All those working with the foundation have passed their securities exams. Secondly, this year is the 200th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Foundation (1799-1999).
She reminded the Churches that they should be looking into setting up Endowment Funds. She will come out to individual Churches to speak to the Sessions and Congregations.
THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION FUND: Dick Wylie introduced Bill Creevey who spoke about the Theological Education Fund 1% Plan. There are 10 Churches in this Presbytery who participate in this 1% Plan. He explained that seminaries need to know and feel the ownership of local congregations. Congregations need to recognize the resources and tell the seminaries what they need in leadership. The 1% Plan helps support the seminaries which prepare men and women who are called into ministry. Each congregation is being asked to set aside 1% of their annual operational budget for this Plan, which is divided between the seminaries in our Church. For further information about the 1% Plan the contact person in our Presbytery is Reverend Dr. "Hutch" Hutchinson.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP: Bev Norton stated that there was still time for those who wanted to register to attend the Global Mission Conference in Seattle. She stated that so far 16 people were going from this Presbytery.
Aart Van Beek spoke about the dilemma they are facing concerning the Partnership with the Southeast Luzon Conference. He asked Presbytery to consider the strengths and gifts we will bring to the Partnership and the perceived needs we will have in forming this partnership. Presbytery was then asked to break up into small groups, discuss the issues and complete a form that listed several questions. It was explained that the International Partnership Committee needs the input from the Presbytery to complete negotiations with the UCCP Southeast Luzon Conference. It is anticipated that we will be signing the official agreement at the next Presbytery Meeting.
COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION: Jim Carter, Reverend Jim Upshaw and Yvonne Hartzell presented a humorous skit on the purpose and importance of the Committee on Representation. They encouraged anyone interested in diversity and new experience to volunteer to serve on this Committee.
MISSION, SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACEMAKING: Tim Little reported that the conference being sponsored by the Worldwide Ministries Working Group titled "Our Brothers and Sisters: Refugees in our Midst" would be held on October 2, 1999 at The First Presbyterian Church of Roseville.
He also announced that on October 16, 1999 a training conference on "Dismantling Racism" would be held at the SMP offices. The purpose of the conference is to learn about and to address the issue of institutional forms of racism.
MISCELLANEOUS: The Moderator opened the floor for further business. Larry Huggett reported that Church Leaders Development - Northern will be held in Red Bluff and not Redding as reported. Larry asked all Northern Churches to note the change.
Outgoing Co-Moderators Mary Simpson and Elnora Bradish introduced the new Moderator of Presbyterian Women, Elsie Tufts.
Leola Davies reported that on October 2, 1999 there would be a training session at Northminster Presbyterian Church on "Planting Seeds for the Future."
Marie Segur let Presbytery know that there was a poster in the narthex for Les and Sherri Sauer. All were invited to sign it with their best wishes.
ADJOURNMENT: As there was not further business to bring before the floor, Presbytery voted to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was closed with prayer at 4:13 p.m.
Kay Fulfs Cayler, States Clerk Shirley Westmoreland, Recording Clerk