Synod 2021
November 5-6, 2021 ݀Heartland Church ݀Fort Wayne, IN
ADGL Synod will take place November 5-6 at Heartland Church in Fort Wayne, IN. By ADGL canon, attendance is mandatory for all ADGL Clergy and Voting Lay Delegates as we do business with and for the diocese. The Synod schedule, including presenters and sessions, is available below. Be sure to check this webpage often as it will continue to be updated as we approach Synod.
PLEASE NOTE: We welcome and encourage clergy and voting lay delegate spouses to attend Synod this year! We know that this is not always possible but we will have time set aside this year (particularly Thursday evening prior to Synod) specially focused on restoration in the Holy Spirit that might be wonderful to experience with your spouse.
UPDATE: All clergy are to attend Synod in person unless a medical necessity/condition prevents you from attending. If any person requires attendance via Zoom, you must ask Bishop Mark for permission. Please email him at bpengel@adgl.us to request permission.
If there is a financial concern that would prevent you from attending in person, there are scholarships available. Please email Canon Andrea Orchard+ at aorchard@adgl.us to request a scholarship. Requests must be made by 10/15.
PLEASE NOTE: We welcome and encourage clergy and voting lay delegate spouses to attend Synod this year! We know that this is not always possible but we will have time set aside this year (particularly Thursday evening prior to Synod) specially focused on restoration in the Holy Spirit that might be wonderful to experience with your spouse.
UPDATE: All clergy are to attend Synod in person unless a medical necessity/condition prevents you from attending. If any person requires attendance via Zoom, you must ask Bishop Mark for permission. Please email him at bpengel@adgl.us to request permission.
If there is a financial concern that would prevent you from attending in person, there are scholarships available. Please email Canon Andrea Orchard+ at aorchard@adgl.us to request a scholarship. Requests must be made by 10/15.
COVID-19 Protocols
As of today, the following COVID-19 protocols will be in place for Synod 2021:
If vaccinated - masks not required
If unvaccinated - masks required
If you are uncomfortable with this decision, you are more than welcome to join Synod via Zoom.
If vaccinated - masks not required
If unvaccinated - masks required
If you are uncomfortable with this decision, you are more than welcome to join Synod via Zoom.
Guest Presenter - The Rev. Canon Mark Eldredge
Director of Church Revitalization for the American Anglican Council
Mark was born near Buffalo, NY but grew up in Palm Coast, FL. He received his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and his Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, PA. After serving as an Associate Priest for three years at an Episcopal Church in Midland, TX, Mark moved to Jacksonville to be the Senior Pastor of Epiphany Episcopal Church. While leading that church through revitalization, he also moved the church into what has become the Anglican Church of North America. After 14 years in that church, Mark is now the Director of Church Revitalization for the American Anglican Council serving the Anglican Church in North America by helping local congregations better fulfill the Great Commission in our times. He also serves a similar role as the Canon for Congregational Health for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese based in Jacksonville, FL. Mark is married to his best friend, Ame, has three children from 26 to 16, and one grandson.
Synod Information
AgendaSynod 2021 Agenda (subject to change)
Thursday, 11/4 9:00am-5:00pm UNITED ADORATION MULTI-ART RETREAT 9:00AM BREAKFAST 10:00AM MORNING PRAYER DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP MEETING 12:00PM MIDDAY PRAYER LUNCH 1:00PM COMMITTEE MEETINGS 5:30PM EVENING PRAYER 6:00PM DINNER FOR CLERGY (AND SPOUSES) 6:45PM PRESENTATIONS 7:15PM PRESENTER - CANON MARK ELDREDGE 8:00PM COMPLINE/TIME OF WORSHIP AND RESTORATION Friday, 11/5 8:30AM - 10:00AM REGISTRATION 10:00AM MORNING PRAYER 10:30AM BISHOP'S ADDRESS 12:00PM LUNCH 1:00PM BUSINESS MEETING 2:45PM BREAK 3:00PM CANON JEFF SMEAD - POLICIES 3:45PM BREAK 4:00PM PRESENTER - CANON MARK ELDREDGE 5:30PM EVENING PRAYER 6:00PM DINNER 7:30PM WORSHIP/COMPLINE Saturday, 11/6 8:00AM BREAKFAST 9:00AM MORNING PRAYER 9:30AM PRESENTER - CANON MARK ELDRIDGE 10:30AM BREAK / VEST 11:00AM EUCHARIST / ORDINATIONS 1:00PM DISMISSAL Dress CodeClergy: Clerical dress for all of Synod
Alb and red stole for Saturday Eucharist / Ordination Laity: Work Casual dress for all of Synod |
Registration Costs$165 - Clergy/Voting Lay Delegate - attending in-person
$150 - ALL spouses of Clergy/Voting Lay Delegate - attending in person $50 - ALL attending via Zoom *PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CLERGY AND VOTING LAY DELEGATES - email aorchard@adgl.us for more information* Registration Costs MUST be paid prior to Synod. NO MONIES WILL BE HANDLED ON SITE. Hotel InformationA limited number of rooms have been set aside at:
Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Wayne N 5702 Challenger Pkwy Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Call the hotel at (260) 489-0908 and mention ADGL Synod to reserve a room at the discounted rate. Exhibition Table RequestIf you are interested in an exhibition table for your parish/organization at this year's Synod, please complete the form below no later than October 17. https://forms.gle/6L6SCxTNNktDCZSb6
UA Multi-Art RetreatADGL Pre-Synod Multi-Art Retreat
Date: November 4, 2021 Times: Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm November 4th, the day before Synod, songwriters, artists, and pastors from all over the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes are gathering for this once-a-year event! Grab whatever supplies you need, your Bible, and an open and contrite heart and join us at Heartland Church! Breakfast snacks and lunch are included in registration, which is $39. Please email Ryan Maike at rmaike@unitedadoration.com with any questions. Our guest leader this year is Elise Massa from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and she’ll be leading this one day retreat with Ryan Maike. Cost: $39 Register today, as space is limited: https://www.unitedadoration.com/event/adgl-pre-synod-multi-art-retreat/ |
Standing Committee Nomination Form
We will be voting to fill three (3) member roles on the ADGL Standing Committee for the 2021-2024 term, 2 Clergy (Deacon or Priest) and 1 Layperson.
If you would like to make a nomination for membership to our Standing Committee, please first confirm with the person you wish to nominate that they accept your nomination and then complete the form below.
https://forms.gle/Q7AammpveAuvcxUs8
Deadline to complete this nomination form is October 17.
If you would like to make a nomination for membership to our Standing Committee, please first confirm with the person you wish to nominate that they accept your nomination and then complete the form below.
https://forms.gle/Q7AammpveAuvcxUs8
Deadline to complete this nomination form is October 17.
Questions for Admin?
Please email The Rev. Canon Andrea Orchard, Executive Admin. and Assistant to the Bishop, at aorchard@adgl.us or call the diocese at (234) 466-0426 with any questions regarding Synod or your registration.
*NOTICE TO SYNOD* - Recommendation Re: Constitution Amendment
The Committee on Constitution and Canons of the Diocese in accordance with Canon 14 recommends the amendment of the present Constitution of the Diocese of the Great Lakes by adoption by substitution of the attached Constitution.
This new Constitution is patterned after the model Constitution recommended for a Diocese by the Province and will allow for later updating of our Canons in accordance with the model Canons also recommended by the Province. It will also present an updated version of Diocesan structure as it now exists rather than at the time of original formation.
This amendment by substitution will require two affirmative votes by Synod at annual meeting.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROPOSED CONSTITUTION
The Committee on Constitution and Canons of the Diocese in accordance with Canon 14 recommends the amendment of the present Constitution of the Diocese of the Great Lakes by adoption by substitution of the attached Constitution.
This new Constitution is patterned after the model Constitution recommended for a Diocese by the Province and will allow for later updating of our Canons in accordance with the model Canons also recommended by the Province. It will also present an updated version of Diocesan structure as it now exists rather than at the time of original formation.
This amendment by substitution will require two affirmative votes by Synod at annual meeting.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROPOSED CONSTITUTION