Fond Du Lac Profile

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The Diocese of Fond du Lac

2013Diocesan Profile

Angel of Prayer, Tiffany 1892 Trinity Church, Oshkosh


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Table of Contents

Welcome 3Prayer & Theological Statement 4Blessings, Challenges, Hopes 5Fast Facts 8Map of the Diocese 9Our Region & Culture 10Diocesan Ministries 13What We Heard & Learned 15Discerning Our Next Bishop 16History of the Diocese 17Finances 19Timeline 20Standing/Search Committee 21Photos 22Forms Nomination Process & Form 24 Information Form 27 Petition Process & Form 30


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Our Vision

A community of disciples enthusiastically leading all people to

transformation in Jesus.

Welcome to the future of the Diocese of Fond du Lac!

The Standing Committee/Search Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac has

compiled this Profile of our diocese as a prayerful offering in our search for the

eighth bishop in our history as a diocese. He or she will succeed our current

bishop, the Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, who has served us faithfully for over

nineteen years.

If God is calling you to the office of bishop, or if you know someone who you think might be so called,

we hope you will find the information in this Profile helpful in your discernment process. You will learn

who we are, where we have been and what we hear God calling us to be. You will discover something of

our history and our Anglo-Catholic heritage including our origin under Bishop Jackson Kemper, the first

missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church. You will read about our hopes for the person who will join

us in fulfilling Christs command to make disciples of all people.

Included in this packet of information is a Nomination Form for your convenience in submitting the

name of a nominee for bishop. Self-nominations are welcome. You will also find a timeline describing

events leading up to the election of our next bishop on October 19, 2013. The ordination and

consecration of our next bishop is scheduled for April 26, 2014.

May Christ be with you and please pray for the Diocese of Fond du Lac as we move forward with Gods

help.

The Standing Committee/Search Committee

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Welcome


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Prayer for our Search

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Lookgraciously on your Church, and so guide theminds of those who shall choose a bishop for thisDiocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor,who will care for your people and equip us forour ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.(BCP p. 818)

Theological Statement for the Search for the Eighth Bishop of Fond du Lac

From the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac February 11th

, 2013

The choice and election of a bishop for the Diocese of Fond du Lac is of critical importance to the faithof the people of the diocese as well as their relationship to the wider Anglican Communion. A bishop isgiven the charge to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the church by proclaiming Christsresurrection and the salvation that by Gods grace inspires and generates our faith in Him, to teach and

encourage the clergy and people of the diocese to live out their faith with actions that reflect Christslove so that all can declare with St. Paul, it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me. (Gal.2:20)

It is a given that whomever we elect will have a long term impact on what we become in the future. Thediocese has an Anglo-Catholic heritage. We view the importance of the sacraments as a means forpeople to most appropriately and effectually connect with God through Christ. Worship styles in ourcongregations today cover a spectrum --- some with what could be called a high church style, somewith a blended church style and some with low church style. We believe that the Holy Scriptures arethe word of God (because God inspired their human authors and because God still speaks to us throughthe Bible). And with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are able to understand how the

teachings of the Scriptures apply to our lives (see 2 Peter 1:20). The people gather regularly toacknowledge the holiness of God and to offer God praise and thanksgiving, recognizing the presence ofGod among their fellow worshipers, as they hear Gods word proclaimed from the Scriptures and in thereceiving of the sacrament of Holy Communion.

Our bishop must nurture the unity we have in Christ Jesus in the midst of our diverse perspectives. It is,therefore, more important for the people of the diocese to respect differences, and to work together in aneffort to live out our faith, than to be divided and ineffectual in the proclamation of Gods kingdom. Sothe person we elect as our bishop should be a faithful pastor to all, who seeks not to be served but toserve, who will teach and guide the people into that closer relationship with God that is the desire of all.

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The Diocese of Fond du Lac has many blessings and challenges, and many blessings are also challenges.We are blessed with a wide range of theological positions in this diocese, among both the clergy and thelaity. As we listen and learn from one another, we widen our horizons. Because we are not monolithic inour worship or our theology, it is fair to say that we are struggling with some of the changes the churchis experiencing.

Like the Episcopal church nationally, our membership is declining and Sunday attendance is down. Theblessing is the faith and commitment of the remaining church members. Even the smallest of ourcongregations has a steadfast core of members passionate about serving their Lord and others. Our hopeis to find new ways of living our mission and doing ministry in this changing environment.

The diocese has been blessed by numerous programs and consultants in church development over thepast decade. The challenge has been lack of committed follow-through. Our hope is that leadership willpartner with clergy and laity to encourage and support congregational development.

In February 2012, the diocese conducted a series of focus groups to answer the question of what wevalue in our diocese, the challenges facing our congregations and our hopes for the future.Approximately 130 clergy and laity participated. The insights we gained are outlined below.

We are a small diocese and we value the luxuries this offers. It allows for greater intimacy where we canget to know many people in our diocese. It gives a sense of family where we can listen to each other andour differing views on issues. But like a family, we do not all think alike and are diverse in our views.The size of our diocese easily allows for yearly visitations from our bishop to each congregation. We areable to know him on a personal level. The diocesan staff is small and knowledgeable. Smallercongregations operate with few resources, viewing them as the gift of poverty, and are able to use

human and financial resources creatively.

Geographically, the Diocese of Fond du Lac is predominantly town and country, covering approximately30,000 square miles. This can lend itself to a feeling of isolation on the part of clergy and congregationsat the outer edge of the diocese. We hope to overcome this feeling by greater utilization of the deanerystructure and opportunities for fellowship.

We value our Anglo-Catholic heritage reflected in our liturgy. This may be expressed in traditional,contemporary or blended worship styles, a variety of which can be found throughout the diocese. Thereis a focus on the Holy Eucharist, the Sacraments and the Gospel. We desire to have the Eucharistcelebrated in congregations every week, but the reality is a few congregations do not have the resources

for this to happen. We come together once a year for the Eucharistic Festival, instituted by BishopBrady, our Fifth Bishop, and as he said we are united in faith in the Presence of our Lord in the Breadand Wine and to be so devoted to Him in the Sacrament that we become devoted to one another in ourlove for Him and to be united in its efforts to make known His Presence there to all people.

There are many activities on a diocesan level we value. These are enumerated in a later section of theProfile. Our youth ministries and summer camp are a treasured part of our history, thriving andsupported with a paid part-time Youth Coordinator and many volunteers, both clergy and lay. Thediocese is an Associate Member of the Resource Center of the East Central Synod (ECSW) of the

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Blessings, Challenges, Hopes
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), allowing members of congregations to access aspectrum of Christian Formation and Education resources, many Episcopal specific.

As a diocese, we are engaged in mission and ministry. There are numerous mission trips for youth andadults that make a difference to those served, but also with an impact on those participating. To beChrists hands and feet in the world is both humbling and enlightening.

On a congregational level we have many outreach programs such as feeding ministries and foodpantries, personal essentials pantry, a Sharing Closet of medical equipment, thrift shops and prayershawl ministries just to name a few. We seek to continue discovering gaps of need and suffering in ourcommunities and to address those needs. We desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, so discipleship andspiritual growth opportunities are sought, as we strive to think and act as disciples, not just members.

As we look towards the future we see a need to become better at evangelizing and reaching out to thosearound us, sharing our stories of the Gospel and then inviting others to church. Our work in this area isnot finished and our next bishop will help us to passionately engage in evangelism and congregationaldevelopment.

The financial squeeze many congregations feel trickles down to the diocese. As their budgets becomesmaller, so does diocesan income. Budget constraints have forced us to make difficult decisionsregarding mission needs and diocesan ministries. We have been able to maintain the core and essentialelements necessary to support ministry, but have been unable to expand or grow into additional areas.We look to find new ideas for doing ministry in this changing environment.

Our hopes encompass our challenges, which are not unlike those facing other dioceses andcongregations. Many in our congregations are aging and finances are spread thinner and thinner. Wehave our traditions, but that can be an impediment to moving forward. The challenge is how to love theold while embracing the new, seeking to answer the question of How are we to be disciples in the 21 stcentury? Our youth ministry is strong, yet we desire more youth involvement and more families sitting

in our pews. There are no easy answers, but we are willing and eager to search and wrestle in order tofind them.

We have not escaped the challenges of the broader church. We struggle with the issue of same-sexblessings with people on all sides of the issue. This issue could divide us both as a diocese and ascongregations. We seek a bishop who can lead us through this time, as we prayerfully listen to eachother, to what Christ tells us and discern the working of the Holy Spirit in our midst.

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Our Vision

A community of disciples enthusiastically leading

all people to transformation in Jesus.


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Participation & Giving Trends

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Trends During the last ten years, baptizedmembers in the diocese went from6,485 to 5,778 (-10.9%) as comparedto a -17 % change in active members

nationally in The Episcopal Church.The average Sunday attendance wentfrom 2,696 in 2001 to 2,135 in 2011(-20.8%) as compared to -23%change in average Sunday attendancenationally in The Episcopal Church.

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Holy Communion at youth summer camp

Bishops Night at the Ballpark

One congregations feeding ministry

Eucharistic Festival - a diocesantradition of over 50 years


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Diocese of Fond du LacThe Episcopal Church in Northeast and Central Wisconsin

and a part of the Anglican CommunionDiocesan Office

1051 N Lynndale Dr, Suite 1BAppleton, WI 54914-3094

Phone: (920) 830-8866 | FAX: (920) 830-8761Diocese: diofdl.org Search:bishopsearch.info

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Diocese of Fond du Lac Fast Factsaccording to 2011 ParochialReport

Congregations 34

worshiping in 37 locations

Parishes -19 With clergy full time 16* With clergy part time 3 With supply clergy 1 *one congregation with two clergy FT

Missions - 15 With clergy full time 1 With clergy part time 7 With supply clergy 7

Chapels -2

Clergy 90 Priests - 64 canonically resident Rectors/Vicars 24 Religious 4 reside outside the diocese Retired -19 reside inside the diocese 17 reside outside the diocese

Deacons - 26 canonically resident Active 23 Retired 3 Licensed to officiate Bishop 1 Priests 9 Deacon 1

LaityBaptized Membership 5,778

Average Sunday Attendance 2,135

Click here to view a Chart with Clergy,ASA and financial data for each

congregation

2 Transitionalcongregations

141-224 ASA

25 Familycongregations

0-75 ASA

7 Pastoralcongregation76-140 ASA

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! !! ! Minocqua! ! St. Matthias! ! Rhinelander ! ! St. Augustine ! Tomahawk! St. Barnabas

Merrill! ! ! ! ! ! Sister Bay Ascension Antigo! ! ! Marinette St. Luke! ! !! ! St. Ambrose! ! St. Paul Fish Creek Atonement Wausau! ! ! ! ! ! Jacksonport Holy Nativity St. John! ! ! ! ! ! Mosinee !! St. James ShawanoMarshfield! ! St. John Suamico St. Alban! ! ! !St. Paul

Stevens Point! ! Oneida GreenBayIntercession Holy Apostles Blessed Sacrament

Amherst DePere Algoma St. Agnes

St. Olaf Waupaca New London St Anne! St. Mark St. John! Appleton All SaintsWautoma Menasha St. Thomas

St. Mary Chapel Oshkosh Trinity

! ! Ripon Fond du LacSt. Peter St. Paul Cathedral

Waupun! ! ! ! Holy Trinity

Sturgeon Bay Christ the Kin

Precious Blood Gardner

Wisconsin Rapids

St. John

Elkhart Lake All Saints Chapel

Plymouth St. Paul

Sheboygan Falls St. Peter

Sheboygan Grace Church

Manitowoc

St. James

Diocese of Eau Claire

Diocese of Milwaukee

Minneapolis Eau Claire

Diocese of Northern Michigan

LakeMichigan

Milwaukee

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Map of our Diocese

Green Bay DeanerySt. Agnes AlgomaSt. Anne De PereAtonement Fish CreekPrecious Blood GardnerBlessed Sacrament Green BaySt. James ManitowocSt. Paul MarinetteSt.John New LondonHoly Apostles OneidaSt. John ShawanoSt. Luke Sister BayChrist the King/Holy Nativity

Sturgeon Bay & Jacksonport

St. Paul Suamico

Lake Winnebago DeaneryAll Saints AppletonSt. Paul Cathedral Fond du LacSt. Thomas MenashaTrinity Oshkosh

St. Paul Plymouth

St. Peter Ripon

& St. Mary Chapel Wautoma

Grace Sheboygan

& All Saints Chapel Elkhart Lake

St. Peter Sheboygan Falls

Holy Trinity Waupun

Wisconsin River DeanerySt. Olaf AmherstSt. Ambrose Antigo

St. Alban Marshfield

Ascension Merrill

St. Matthias MinocquaSt. James Mosinee

St. Augustine Rhinelander

Intercession Stevens PointSt. Barnabas Tomahawk

St. Mark Waupaca

St. John Wausau

St. John Wisconsin Rapids


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GeographyThe Diocese of Fond du Lac covers the northeast one-third ofWisconsin, a beautiful part of the country that ranges from theshores of Lake Michigan to the prairie of central Wisconsin, fromthe vacation land of the northwoods filled with timber, to thebusiness districts of Green Bay and the Fox Valley (Appleton toOshkosh). It spans about 200 miles from the southern-mostcongregation to the northern-most congregation, and about 150miles from east to west.

Northeast and central Wisconsin are blessed with anabundance of water: besides Lake Michigan, they include Lake Winnebago, one of the largest inlandlakes; a multitude of lakes of all sizes for sports, recreation and wildlife; the Fox, Wolf and WisconsinRiver systems and the bay of Green Bay; and too many rivers and creeks to count!

Land across the diocese is used for agriculture, forestry, dairy farming, recreation and wildlifesanctuaries.

WeatherWe are blessed with four distinct seasons in northeast and centralWisconsin. We are famous for the frozen tundra winters, whentemperatures can go below zero, and the wind can be felt in yourbones. We are hardy and take pride in our ability to cope withwhatever the weather can throw at us. Spring comes bringingcrocus and hyacinths and robins. Wisconsinites are eager to throw

open their windows and take off their coats to enjoy the warmweather early in spring!

Summers can be very warm, but temperatures generally are temperate andperfect for swimming, hiking, and the whole range of outdoor activities. Fallis gorgeous! The oaks, maples and sumacs put on a show tracked by localmedia as it moves south during the autumn months.

The temperature can vary widely from the early morning hours to the middleof the afternoon. The following is a chart showing the average temperaturesfor our area of Wisconsin:

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Our Region and Culture

Door County - a national tourist destination

Autumn in the Northwoods

Typical winter scene


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Culture Sports play an important role in life in northeast and centralWisconsin. We have the world famous Green Bay Packers, but wealso have baseball and hockey teams. High school and college sportsalso get much attention. There is an abundance of summer and winter

sports in the area in which to participate.Biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing,

and water sports of all kinds are availablehere.

The area is home to a number ofperforming arts centers, including theWeidner Center for the Performing Arts inGreen Bay, the Fox Cities Performing ArtsCenter in Appleton, the Grand Theater inWausau and the JM Kohler Arts Center in

Sheboygan, among others. Door County hosts the Peninsula Playersand various theatre groups. Local performing arts groups can be

found in every corner of the diocese.

There are numerous cultural sites,museums and art galleries throughout the diocese, as well as zoos andwildlife sanctuaries. Within the diocese are wonderful national and stateforests, along with local area parks and recreation areas.

DemographicsThe population of the diocese is approximately 1.6 million, according to the 2012 census estimates.

White (non-Hispanic)88.1%African Americans 3.8%

Others/Mixed race 3.1%Hispanics 2.4%Native Americans 1.1%

The Native American heritage is an important part of our culture,with Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Oneida being the oldestmission of the Episcopal Church. Counties in the diocese have apopulation ranging from about 4,500 up north to 250,000 inthe urban centers of Green Bay and the Fox River Valley.

Business ClimateTop employers in the dioceseinclude Marshfield Clinic and ThedaCare Health Systems, KohlerCompany, Oshkosh Corporation, Schrieber Foods, Kimberly-ClarkCorporation, Sentry Insurance and Georgia-Pacific. Agriculture is also animportant part of the economy.

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Paine Art Center, Oshkosh

Members of Holy Apostles Oneida

Lambeau Field, Green Bay

The Grand Theater, Wausau

Sailing on Lake Winnebago


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St. Norbert College, De Pere

Tourism in Wisconsin provides 1 out of every 13 jobs. This has asignificant economic impact on the tourist season year round, but theconcentration during warm months provides an opportunity to ministerto a visiting and mobile population. For example, All Saints Chapel,Elkhart Lake, and the Church of the Atonement, Fish Creek, are bothsummer chapels that serve a visiting population from across the countryand the world.

For more information about the economy and business climate, please refer to the following websites: The New North Inc. thenewnorth.com Northwoods Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce northwoodswisconsin.comFox Cities Chamber of Commerce foxcitieschamber.com

Door County Information doorcounty.comGreen Bay Area Chamber of Commerce titletown.org

EducationWisconsin has a strong and highly ranked public education system.Within the diocesan boundaries, we have several campuses for theUniversity of Wisconsin system and Wisconsin Technical Collegesystem, as well as private colleges and universities.

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All Saints Cha el Elkhart Lake

a good catch

Winter SolitudeSummer cruising
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Grace, Sheboygan

Diocesan Ministries

The Diocese of Fond du Lac has many important ministries, a list of which can be found at the end ofthis section. In particular, we draw your attention to the following:

CursilloCursillo helps adult Christians develop a consciousness of their gifts, mission, and responsibility tobecome leaders in the work of Christian renewal for their congregation and the diocese. Cursillo is avibrant segment of diocesan life, with over 1,000 people having participated in 67 weekends over thelast 32 years. Current plans include annual co-ed weekends each spring. Congregations across thediocese host the monthly Ultreyas.

Womens MinistryAll women of the diocese are considered members ofWomens Ministries. Centered in congregations, the

mission of Womens Ministry is to empower women to doChrist's ministry in the world. The vision is for Episcopalwomen of all ages to come together as a peacemaking,healing part of the Church, aspiring to share the love ofChrist. At the diocesan level, Womens Ministry organizes

a weekend retreat each year. Women from this diocese

have represented Province V, served on national

boards and participated in the ECW Triennial.

Education for Ministry (EfM)EfM is a four-year course of study in theological Bible study and reflection for lay persons. The seminargroup is the nucleus of the program, consisting of six to twelve participants and a trained mentor,meeting weekly over a nine-month academic year. Currently, ten mentors are available across thediocese, and 49 students are enrolled in 6 groups. Eighteen people have completed the four yearprogram.

Diocesan Health Ministry NetworkHealth Ministries have been active in the diocese for over 10 years. The diocese provides support andinformation for those congregations desiring an active health ministry. A volunteer coordinator providesa monthly newsletter and is available for consultations.

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"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in thename of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:1

Youth MinistryThe Diocese of Fond du Lac is committed to leading young peopleto live a life that celebrates God's glory and God's love for andvalue in each person. The commitment of the diocese to youthministry is evidenced by the existence of a paid staff person (parttime), even with the challenges of the diocesan budget. Diocesanyouth programs complement and support youth ministry at the

congregational level. Summer camp has a rich history in thediocese with over 90 years of fun and has always been staffed withvolunteers. Through Happening, New Beginnings, summer camp,mission trips, retreats and connection through prayer, youthministry in the diocese is entering a new phase of growth.

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Abuse Prevention Chaplain to Retired Clergy

Clergy Deployment / Transitional MinistriesOfficer

Commission on Ministry Congregational Financial Review Team Constitution and Canons Communication

Disciplinary Board and Intake Officer Episcopal Safety Program

Executive Council Finance Committee

Registrar Standing Committee Trustees

Summer Camp

Aging Ministry Altar Guild Archives Church Periodical Club Episcopal Healthcare Chaplains Episcopal Relief and Development

Faith Alive! Historiographer Jubliee Ministry Resource Center United Thank Offering

Other ministries in the diocese:

Other opportunities for participation

Committees and Commissions of the diocese

Diocesan Youth Mission Trip

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In February 2013, a second series of Focus Groups were held around the diocese where input fromclergy and laity was given for traits needed in a bishop. Approximately 175 people participatedincluding laity and clergy. The results compiled from those meetings are given below.

LaityWhat traits are needed in a bishop to carry out his/her ministry?

Welcoming, serves Christ in all persons and respects the dignity of every human being A shepherd and pastor to clergy and lay leaders Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, is a Christ centered person A leader who empowers and facilitates ministry Applies Scripture to everyday life A good communicator and can listen to all

What is the role of a bishop in guiding the people of the diocese to live out our baptismal covenant?

Embraces the diversity of the diocese Is open to different ideas for different circumstances for different parishes Fosters an environment where people can grow and ask questions Leads by example Makes decisions prayerfully and carefully Is not afraid of taking a stand Offers vision for the diocese Is ecumenical Strong in his/her own faith

ClergyWe hope our next bishop to be:

A pastor to the clergy. He or she should be a goodlistener, able to delegate when appropriate, haveclearly written expectations of priests and deacons, beappreciative of clergy's gifts and talents, and be able torespect boundaries

A leader who is able to invite and receive counsel from diverse voices, be a reconciler andmanage conflict, is able to carry through with decisions while maintaining relationships

Committed to the Episcopal Church

Able to create an environment for growth and formation A spiritual person who is Christ-centered, joyful and has a deep personal prayer life

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What We Heard and Learned

A new command I give you: Love one another. As Ihave loved you, so you must love one another. By thiseveryone will know that you are my disciples, if youlove one another. John 13:34-35

A statue outside St. Paul CathedralFond du Lac


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And this is what is meant by a MISSIONARY BISHOP - a Bishop

sent forth by the Church, not sought for of the Church - going

before to organize the Church, not waiting till the Church has

partially been organizeda leader, not a follower, in the march of

the Redeemers conquering and triumphant Gospel - sent by theChurch, even as the Church is sent by Christ. From the sermon

preached at the consecration of Jackson Kemper by the Rt. Rev.

George W. Doane, Bishop of New Jersey, September 25, 1835

We have come a long way since 1835; however, the part of Wisconsin making up our diocese is still a

mission field. A missionary minded bishop will help our congregations carry out our mission through the

ministry of all its members.

A missionary minded bishop is forward thinking and prayerfully

seeks Gods wisdom and guidance to determine the way into the

future. We hope to call a bishop who supports the Episcopal Church,

understands our Anglo-Catholic traditions and will enable us to

express our faith and traditions in exciting new ways.

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Jesus said, Takecare of my sheep.

John 21:16St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac

St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac


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A Brief History of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

Our Roots (1700-1850)

1821 - Chief Daniel Bread along with Episcopal missionary, Eleazer Williams,leads the Oneidas from upstate New York to the Green Bay area.

1825 - Oneidas build the first Episcopal Church building in the area, HobartChurch at Duck Creek, later renamed Holy Apostles.

1837 - Missionary Bishop Jackson Kemper consecrates the second churchbuilding, a wooden gothic structure.

1839 - Nashotah House co-founders William Adams and James LloydBreck are ordained in the Hobart Church.

Becoming a Diocese (1850-1887)

1875 - The Diocese of Fond du Lac establishes with 21 parishes, 6 missions and approximately4,000 members. John Henry Hobart Brown becomes the first Bishop of Fond du Lac.

1888 - Bishop Brown dies. The diocese has grown to about 6,500 members in 18 parishes, 33organized missions, and 14 unorganized missions.

Development (1888-1928)

1888 - Charles Chapman Grafton is elected the second Bishop ofFond du Lac. He brings the Sisters of the Holy Nativity

from Providence, R.I. to do mission work in Fond du Lac.Bishop Grafton emphasized improved worship spacethroughout the diocese, contributing much of his ownpersonal wealth in the process.

1900 - Reginald Heber Weller is consecrated bishop coadjutor.Following the service, the bishops present have theirpicture taken on the steps of Grafton Hall. Copes andmitres, which were not widely accepted in the Protestant Episcopal Church at the time, wereworn in what would come to be called the Fond du Lac Circus. The picture caused aruckus, and there were even calls to depose Bishop Grafton. According to one New Yorkpaper, the entire service smacked of Popery.

1912 - Bishop Grafton dies. There are approximately 10,000 members in 18 parishes, 34 missions.Bishop Weller becomes the Diocesan Bishop. 1926 - Diocesan youth summer camp is held and Bishop Weller serves as chaplain.

Depression, War, and Growth (1929-1980)

1930s - The Depression takes its toll throughout the diocese as many congregations struggle tomake ends meet but continue to offer regular times for worship. There are approximately9,000 members in 14 parishes, 21 organized missions and 1 unorganized mission.

1933 - Harwood Sturtevant becomes the fourth Bishop of Fond du Lac.

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Holy Apostles, Oneida 1900

Bishops at the Consecration of theRt. Rev. R. H. Weller, D.D

St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac


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1956 -Bishop Sturtevant retires. There are approximately 10,000 members in 14 parishes, 24missions.

1956 - William Brady becomes the fifth Bishop of Fond du Lac. Increased attendance and revenuecoinciding with the Baby-Boomer Generation allows many congregations to improvefacilities without going into debt or taking out a mortgage.

1960 - The Eucharistic Festival begins, combining Eucharist with Benediction followed by a picnicfondly referred to as the Bishops Hot Dog Festival.

1980 - Bishop Brady retires. There are approximately 11,000 members in 18 parishes, 22 missions.

Ecumenism & Challenges (1980-Present)

1980 - William Stevens becomes the sixth Bishop of Fond du Lac. He is focused on spiritual growthand initiates a number of diocesan spiritual renewal programs, including Cursillo for adults,Happening for youth, and Vocare for young adults. When Bishop Stevens retires, there areapproximately 9,000 members in 41 congregations.

1983 - The Rev. Edwin Smith is the first vocational deacon ordained in the diocese.1994 - Russell E. Jacobus becomes the seventh Bishop of Fond du Lac. Under the

Bishops direction there is a reconciling of the rolls in congregations to moreaccurately reflect actual membership.

1997 - The first female priest to serve a congregation is the Rev. Barbara Johnson at St.Peter Sheboygan Falls. The first female ordained in the diocese is The Rev. Dcn.Joan Smoke in 1998 as a vocational deacon.

2002 - The Rev. Vicki Natzke is the first woman ordained a priest in the diocese.2005 - The Diocesan Office moves from Fond du Lac to Appleton, which is

geographically and demographically more central to the diocese. The Bishop uses the timesaved traveling to visit congregations more often. The Bishop owns his own home inAppleton. The decline in church participation and attendance being felt nationally continuesto take its toll in the diocese. A number of congregations make the decision to close,including Christ Church, Green Bay, one of the first Episcopalcongregations in Wisconsin.

2011 - A vote takes place to determine the possibility of joining theDiocese of Eau Claire and the Diocese of Fond du Lac. It isdecided to remain separate.

2013 - As Bishop Jacobus prepares to resign his jurisdiction or retire,there are approximately 6,000 members in 19 parishes, 15missions, and 2 chapels.

Conclusion

Since its founding in 1875, the Diocese of Fond du Lac has been comprised of people in theAnglican and Episcopal tradition who have worshipped God through the liturgies of the Church, tracingtheir roots to the first Apostles. With Gods blessing through the work of the Holy Spirit, the message of

the salvation through Jesus Christ will continue to be shared through the people of the Diocese of Fonddu Lac.

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Bishops of the Diocese of Fond du Lac1. The Rt. Rev. John Henry Hobart Brown, 1875-892. The Rt. Rev. Charles Chapman Grafton, 1889-19123. The Rt. Rev. Reginald Heber Weller, 1912-334. The Rt. Rev. Harwood Sturtevant, 1933-565. The Rt. Rev. William Hampton Brady, 1956-806. The Rt. Rev. William Louis Stevens, 1980-947. The Rt. Rev. Russell Edward Jacobus, 1994-

Ecumenical Prayer Service

Rev. Vicki Natzke
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The 2013 Diocesan BudgetThe 2013 budget calls for $564,150 in income, of which $475,832 (84%) comes from congregationalpledges. Expenses for 2013 are expected to be $563,220. The accompanying chart shows the amounts

allocated for the general categories of income and expenditures. Included in the budget is aid to fourcongregations. Although the diocese has had a deficit budget for the past three years, a balanced budgetwas adopted for 2013.

The paid diocesan staff includes these positions: a diocesan administrator (full time), a secretary (halftime), and a youth ministry coordinator (part time). A paid Congregational Financial Review Team hasbeen established by the diocesan Finance Committee to help congregations fulfill the Canons at areasonable cost. Reviewers are experienced and knowledgeable in financial systems of Episcopalchurches. Fees cover most of the cost. A paid safety manager, funded by Church Insurance, assesses riskin churches.

The Trustees of the Diocese administer property valued at $97.9 million and the Diocesan CommonTrust Fund (DCT), whose market value was $4.8 million at the end of 2012. The DCT consists of$139,000 in loans to congregations, $575,000 in restricted funds and $2.5 million held in trust fordiocesan congregations. There is about $1.6 million that generates income for the diocesan budget.Twenty-four congregations hold investments in the DCT.

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Finances

OPERATING INCOMEPledge Income $475,832Endowment Income $ 62,000Other Income $ 26,318TOTAL INCOME $564,150

OPERATING EXPENSEMission & Outreach Support $ 88,620Congregational & Diocesan Ministry Support $135,477Ordained Ministry Support $ 20,641Episcopate (stipend, housing) $118,792Episcopate Benefits (insurance, pension) $ 39,623Diocesan support of Episcopate $ 26,500Diocesan Admin Support $133,567TOTAL EXPENSE $563,220

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Ministry Support

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Mission & Outreach

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TIMELINE FOR OUR SEARCH

APRIL 15 - MAY 15, 2013 Receive NominationsMAY 15 - AUGUST 1, 2013 Screen and Interview

Nominees

AUGUST 15, 2013 Announce CandidatesAUGUST 16 - 30, 2013 Accept Petition Process

Nominees

AUGUST 30 - OCTOBER 1, 2013 Screening of PetitionProcess nominees,background checks

OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2013

Walk-abouts withCandidates

OCTOBER 19, 2013 Election of EighthBishop of Diocese ofFond du Lac

NOVEMBER 2013 - MARCH 2014 Canonical Consents

APRIL 26, 2014 Ordination andConsecration of the

Eighth Bishop of theDiocese of Fond du Lac

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St. Augustine window- GraceSheboygan

My son, if you accept my words

and store up my commands within you,turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understandingindeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.For the LORD gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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The Rev. Wilson Roane (2013) President Retired

Ms. Jane Hollander Smith(2013) Secretary St. Thomas, Menasha

The Rev. Dr. Thomas McAlpine (2014) Member Rector, St. Peter's, Ripon & St.

Mary's Chapel, Wautoma

Mrs. Nancy Kuhn (2014) Member St. Peter's, Ripon

The Ven. Dr. Edwin Smith (2015) Member Canonically Resident Priest of

the Diocese

Mr. David Lange (2015) Member St. Anne's, De Pere

The Rev. Vicki Natzke (2016) Member Rector, St. John's, Wisconsin

RapidsMrs. Elizabeth Schaffenburg (2016) Member Grace, Sheboygan

Prayer for the Diocese of Fond du Lac

O God, you have called the people of the Diocese of Fond du

Lac, to be the Body of Christ in this place, and witnesses of your

presence in the world. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Send down

the fire of your Love upon us, that we might draw others to you,

as you have sent us to do. Anoint us with a deep compassion for

those who do not know your love. Send revival on your church in

this place, that all may come to know Jesus as their Savior and

Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen

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Photos from around the Diocese of Fond du Lac

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Chrism Mass at St. Paul Cathedral, Fond du Lac

Diversity Festival, Holy Apostles, Oneida

St. Mark, Waupaca

VBS at St. Mark

Youth Fall Lock-in
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Summer Camp

St. Anne, De Pere

Dinner with Bishop Raji

Summer Bash- Grace, Sheboygan

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NOMINATION PROCESS

Submitting Names For Nomination For the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

Who Can Nominate

Any communicant in good standing in The Episcopal Church (TEC) or any cleric in good standing inTEC, according to National Canon 1.17.3 and Diocesan Canon 6.7.3, may submit a nomination. Self

nominations are accepted.

Who Can Be a Candidate?

All Bishops, Priests and Deacons, who are constituent members of the Anglican Communion...of thoseduly constituted Dioceses, Provinces, and regional Churches in communion with the See ofCanterbury... (Preamble of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church, 1) are eligible. Nominees musthave attained 30 years of age prior to April 26, 2014.

How are Nominations Made?

A Nomination Form must be completed and received by the Search Committee. You may submit yourown name or the name of another person. Nominations will be accepted from April 15 - May 15, 2013,

a four week period established by the Search Committee and published on the Bishop Search andTransition website bishopsearch.info.

Please observe the following guidelines:If you are submitting the name of another person: You must have the consent of the person whose name you wish to submit. You must send a Nomination Form directly to the Search Committee. All forms may be submitted by email, U.S. Mail or FedEx/UPS and postmarked no later than May 15,

2013.

If you are submitting your own name:

You do need to submit a Nomination Form. You must submit the Information Form and requested items. All forms may be submitted by email, U.S. Mail or FedEx/UPS and postmarked no later than May 15,

2013.

Please send Nomination Form and Information Form to Confidential Email: [email protected] or By US Mail or FedEx/UPS: The Standing Committee c/o The Rev. Wilson Roane E2382 Pebble Run Road Waupaca, WI 54981The Nomination Form and Information Form are available on the website

bishopsearch.info or may be requested by [email protected] are fillable online or a blank form may be downloaded.

Petition Process nominations will be accepted August 16 - 30, 2013 after the announcement of the slateof candidates by nomination. No exceptions. Please see the section on the Petition Process for moreinformation.

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NOMINATION FORMFor the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac invites your nominations from April 15 to May15, 2013. After we receive thisfully completed form, the Information Form, and other requested forms,the Committee will contact the nominee with information on the next steps of the process. Please submitthe completed forms no later than May 15, 2013, to:[email protected] or by US Mail or UPS/FedEx to:

The Standing Committeec/o The Rev. Wilson RoaneE2382 Pebble Run RoadWaupaca, WI 54981

Full Name of Nominee

_____ _________________________ ________________ _______________________________ ____Title First Middle Last SuffixPlease check one;

I have received permission of the nominee to submit their name into nomination (Please fill out Sections A,B,C)This is a self-nomination (Please fill out Sections A and C)

Section A - Nominee Information

Nominees current position and location: __________________________________________________

Nominee is currently a: Bishop Priest Deacon

Diocese where canonically resident: ______________________________________________________

Nominees best contact phone number: ___________________________________________________

Nominees address: ___________________________________________________________________

Nominees email address: ______________________________________________________________

Section B - Nominator information(Self-Nominations Please skip this Section and go to Section C)

Nominators name: ___________________________________________________________________

Nominators daytime phone number: _____________________________________________________

Nominators address: _________________________________________________________________

Nominators email address:_____________________________________________________________

Nominators Current Congregation: ______________________________________________________

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Section B - Nominator information continuedHow long and in what capacity have you known the nominee? (Max. 350 words)

Section C (To be completed for ALL Nominations)After reviewing the online profile at bishopsearch.info please briefly explain why you believe thenominee may have the gifts and calling to be the next Bishop of Fond du Lac (Max 500 words)

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INFORMATION FORMFor the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

Thank you for participating in the search for Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac. Please complete thisform and include with it the following:

Nomination form (if not already submitted) Your resume/curriculum vitae Updated Office of Transitional Ministry profile An autobiographical statement (500 word maximum) The names and contact information for all previous bishops under whom you have served,

whether canonically resident or not

The completed information packet should be sent to [email protected] or sent by US mail or

FedEx/UPS to : The Standing Committee c/o The Rev. Wilson Roane E2382 Pebble Run Road Waupaca, WI 54981All materials must be submitted by May 15, 2013. Any questions should be directed to the President ofthe Standing Committee, The Rev. Wilson Roane at [email protected].

Full name: __________________________________________________________________________

Street address: _______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: _________________________________________________________________

Best contact phone numbers: ____________________________________________________________

Email address: _______________________________________________________________________

Skype name (if available): ______________________________________________________________

Current position and location: ___________________________________________________________

Diocese of Canonical residence: _________________________________________________________

Date and diocese of ordination(s): ________________________________________________________

Marital status: ___Single ___Married ____Partnered ____Widowed ____Divorced

Do you have children? ____Yes ____No

If yes, number and ages of children:

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Please respond to all of the questions below. Limit each of your answers to a maximum of 500 words.

By entering our process, you indicate that you are open to the possibility that God may be calling you to

this important and challenging ministry. Tell us why you are open to that call. After reviewing our

diocesan profile, which of your ministerial and personal experiences have prepared you to meet the

described needs of our diocese?

How have you implemented a project about which you were passionate, but to which others were

resistant? What factors influenced your decision to alter your initial vision and/or to recommit to it?

How were you able to create a unity of purpose among diverse constituencies involved in the project?

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Describe some leadership experiences you have had outside of the church.

Identify one sentence or phrase from the Baptismal Covenant that has special meaning for you. Tell us

how this part of the Covenant has influenced your life and ministry.

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The Petition Process

The Standing Committee will put forth a slate of names of candidates for the electing convention toconsider. Decisions will be based on prayerful discernment, discussions and interviews with nomineesand insights gathered from focus groups of the diocese. After this initial slate is announced the PetitionProcess will begin. The Standing Committee will formally accept completed Petition Forms for 15days beginning August 16, 2013 and ending 6pm Central Time August 30, 2013. The Standing

Committee, however, need not further consider a person nominated by Petition if the nominee waspreviously considered by the Standing Committee.

The petition process replaces the former procedure of nominations from the floor of the electingconvention. This process offers an opportunity to submit other names to the slate of candidates.Nomination by petition is made only if a number of clergy and laity of the diocese believe the ballotmight be enhanced by including an additional candidate. A petition should come after prayerfuldiscernment about the initial slate.

Nomination by petition requires signatures from four (4) clergy canonically resident in the Diocese ofFond du Lac and eight (8) communicants in good standing from at least three congregations in this

diocese. In addition, three(3) of the lay signatures must be delegates to the 2013 Diocesan Convention ofthe Diocese of Fond du Lac. The petition must also include the consent signature of the person beingnominated. The Standing Committee will verify that clergy are canonically resident and laity arecommunicants in good standing. The form may be duplicated, but all signatures mustbe original. Clickhereto see and print the form.

Following the close of the petition period, anyone nominated through this process must complete thesame materials and undergo the background and reference checks as required of the initial slate ofcandidates. Opening this process well in advance of the Convention will allow sufficient time for thesetasks to be accomplished and for the candidates participation in the Walkabouts. Assuming a successfulcompletion, those nominated by petition will also be included on the ballot.

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2013 Diocesan Convent

Delegate

Yes No

PETITION FORM

For the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

Nominations by petition will be accepted AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 30, 2013. All submitted signaturesmust be original. All required documents must be received on or before August 30, 2013 at 6 pm CentralTime. Petition nomination requires signature endorsement from four(4) canonically resident clergyandeight(8) laity in good standing from at least three congregations. In addition, three(3) of thelay signatures must be delegates to the 2013 Diocesan Convention . The Standing Committee,however, need not further consider a person nominated by Petition if the nominee was previously

considered by the Standing Committee.

Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________

Signature of Nominee giving consent to Nomination:________________________________________---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We the undersigned nominate the individual named above.

Clergy - canonically resident in the Diocese of Fond du Lac

___________________________ ______________________ _______________________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _______________________ ______________________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature Communicants in good standing in a congregation of the Diocese of Fond du Lacaccording to Canon I.17.3 and Diocesan Canon 6.7.3

____________________________ _______________________ _______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature ____________________________ _______________________ _______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature

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2013 Diocesan Convent

Delegate

Yes No

____________________________ ________________________ ______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________

Printed Name Congregation & City Signature

Nominations by petition are complete when the following has been submitted:1) This Petition Form2) Nomination Form submitting answers to all questions listed (click here for form)3) Information Form (click here for form)which also requires

A current resume/curriculum vitae An updated Office of Transitional Ministry profile An autobiographical statement (500 word maximum) The names and contact information for all previous bishops under whom you have served

whether canonically resident or not4) Please mail or UPS/FedEx documents to:

Standing Committee

The Rev. Wilson RoaneE2382 Pebble Run Road Waupaca, WI 54981Nomination Form and Information Form with accompanying documents may be emailed, but thePetition Form with original signatures must be sent by US postal service or UPS/FedEx and received byThe Rev. Wilson Roane, President of the Standing Committee by August 30 at 6pm Central Time.
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