Community-Stewardship-Mission
Diocesan Convention 2008
November 7-9, 2008
ACTIONS OF THE 41st ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF IDAHO
- Passed three resolutions having to do with:
1. Adoption of an Eco-friendly Philosophy
2. Abolition of Torture
3. Making Globalization Fair to All
- Tabled a 4th resolution regarding Economic Justice.
Click on a resolution above to read in its entirety.
- Approved a budget in the amount of $676,275. Click here to view the budget.
- Elected the following persons for three-year terms:
| Diocesan Council | |
| Bob Schrey, St. Thomas, Sun Valley | |
| The Rev. Anne Beatty, Trinity, Pocatello | |
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| Standing Committee | |
| Ron Braman, Good Shepherd, Ft. Hall | |
| The Rev. Ken Brannon, St. Thomas, Sun Valley |
- Received a report from Diocesan Council regarding the seven mission priorities coming out of the past year's work with the provocative propositions. They are: Leadership; Evangelism; Worship; Youth & Families; Inclusivity; Justice & Interfaith Relations; and Communications.
- Approved the recommendation of the Committee on the Convention Offering that monies received be directed to the Idaho Food Bank which serves 28 communities in the Diocese of Idaho. ($1,553 was collected at the Convention Eucharist.)
