A Call for Nominations to Service to the Diocese of Easton
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
One of the great joys and rewards of being an Episcopalian on the Eastern Shore is the opportunity to serve as leaders in the Diocese of Easton. Each year at our annual convention we have the privilege to elect our representatives to the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and the Board of Managers of the Trust Funds. In doing so, we help shape the future of our Diocese by electing clergy and lay leaders to these important offices. This process is central to maintaining the vitality of our Diocese.
Pursuant to Canon 105 of the Constitution and Canons of the diocese , Bishop San has charged me and my fellow members of the Nominations Committee (Very Rev. Henry Sabetti & Nancy Robson of the Northern Convocation, Very Rev. Charlie Osberger and Charlotte Meyer of the Middle Convocation and Very Rev. Michael Moyer and John P. Rue of the Southern Convocation) to recruit candidates to be considered for election to these roles at the 153rd Convention of the Diocese on March 6, 2021. Our goal is to recruit candidates for five positions on the Diocesan Council, two positions on the Standing Committee and two positions on the Board of Managers. Here is the list of positions we need to elect:
Diocesan Council (3-year term of service)
* One Lay representative from the Northern Convocation
* One Clergy representative from the Middle Convocation
* One Clergy At Large representative
* One Lay representative from the Southern Convocation
* One Lay At Large representative
Standing Committee (3-year term of service) - One Lay member and one Clergy member
Board of Managers of Trust Funds (3-year term of service) – Note: As in previous years’ practice, the Board of Managers has recommended two members to be elected on the board. Financial Investment is a special gift few possesses.
Perhaps you may know someone who is suited for one of these positions. Perhaps that person may even be you. Is the Holy Spirit calling you or someone you know to offer themselves in service to the diocese? The bishop has recommended to previous conventions that it is time to expand the ‘tent’ by intentionally encouraging emerging leaders to serve. Training and nurturing future of leaders begin at the highest level of decision-making.
I ask your prayerful consideration. If you are moved by the Spirit to offer a name for consideration, please contact one of the members of the Nominations Committee or me at tom.shuster@comcast.net or call me at 410-213-9658. There is no better time to come and work in God’s vineyard.
Sincerely,
Tom Shuster, Chairman, Diocesan Nominations Committee
