The Diocese of Fond du Lac

2013 Diocesan Profile

Angel of Prayer, Tiffany 1892 Trinity Church, Oshkosh

Table of Contents
Welcome




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Prayer & Theological Statement

Blessings, Challenges, Hopes

Fast Facts

Map of the Diocese

Our Region & Culture
Diocesan Ministries

What We Heard & Learned

Discerning Our Next Bishop
History of the Diocese
Finances
Timeline

Standing/Search Committee
Photos

Forms
Nomination Process & Form

Information Form



Petition Process & Form

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Welcome

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 Prole 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 ofce of bishop, or if you know someone who you think might be so called, we hope you will nd the information in this Prole 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 rst missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church. You will read about our hopes for the person who will join us in fullling 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 nd 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

Our Vision

A community of disciples enthusiastically leading all people to transformation in Jesus.

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Prayer for our Search

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP p. 818)

Theological Statement for the Search for the Eighth Bishop of Fond du Lac th From the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac February 11 , 2013
The choice and election of a bishop for the Diocese of Fond du Lac is of critical importance to the faith of the people of the diocese as well as their relationship to the wider Anglican Communion. A bishop is given the charge to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the church by proclaiming Christs resurrection 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 reect Christs love 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. The diocese has an Anglo-Catholic heritage. We view the importance of the sacraments as a means for people to most appropriately and effectually connect with God through Christ. Worship styles in our congregations today cover a spectrum --- some with what could be called a high church style, some with a blended church style and some with low church style. We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the word of God (because God inspired their human authors and because God still speaks to us through the 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 to acknowledge the holiness of God and to offer God praise and thanksgiving, recognizing the presence of God among their fellow worshipers, as they hear Gods word proclaimed from the Scriptures and in the receiving 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 an effort to live out our faith, than to be divided and ineffectual in the proclamation of Gods kingdom. So the person we elect as our bishop should be a faithful pastor to all, who seeks not to be served but to serve, who will teach and guide the people into that closer relationship with God that is the desire of all. 4

Blessings, Challenges, Hopes

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 the laity. As we listen and learn from one another, we widen our horizons. Because we are not monolithic in our worship or our theology, it is fair to say that we are struggling with some of the changes the church is experiencing. Like the Episcopal church nationally, our membership is declining and Sunday attendance is down. The blessing is the faith and commitment of the remaining church members. Even the smallest of our congregations has a steadfast core of members passionate about serving their Lord and others. Our hope is to nd 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 the past decade. The challenge has been lack of committed follow-through. Our hope is that leadership will partner 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 we value 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 can get to know many people in our diocese. It gives a sense of family where we can listen to each other and our 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 are able to know him on a personal level. The diocesan staff is small and knowledgeable. Smaller congregations operate with few resources, viewing them as the gift of poverty, and are able to use human and nancial resources creatively. Geographically, the Diocese of Fond du Lac is predominantly town and country, covering approximately 30,000 square miles. This can lend itself to a feeling of isolation on the part of clergy and congregations at the outer edge of the diocese. We hope to overcome this feeling by greater utilization of the deanery structure and opportunities for fellowship. We value our Anglo-Catholic heritage reected in our liturgy. This may be expressed in traditional, contemporary or blended worship styles, a variety of which can be found throughout the diocese. There is a focus on the Holy Eucharist, the Sacraments and the Gospel. We desire to have the Eucharist celebrated 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 Bishop Brady, our Fifth Bishop, and as he said we are united in faith in the Presence of our Lord in the Bread and Wine and to be so devoted to Him in the Sacrament that we become devoted to one another in our love 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 the Prole. Our youth ministries and summer camp are a treasured part of our history, thriving and supported with a paid part-time Youth Coordinator and many volunteers, both clergy and lay. The diocese is an Associate Member of the Resource Center of the East Central Synod (ECSW) of the 5

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), allowing members of congregations to access a spectrum of Christian Formation and Education resources, many Episcopal specic. As a diocese, we are engaged in mission and ministry. There are numerous mission trips for youth and adults that make a difference to those served, but also with an impact on those participating. To be Christs 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 food pantries, personal essentials pantry, a Sharing Closet of medical equipment, thrift shops and prayer shawl ministries just to name a few. We seek to continue discovering gaps of need and suffering in our communities and to address those needs. We desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, so discipleship and spiritual 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 those around us, sharing our stories of the Gospel and then inviting others to church. Our work in this area is not nished and our next bishop will help us to passionately engage in evangelism and congregational development. The nancial squeeze many congregations feel trickles down to the diocese. As their budgets become smaller, so does diocesan income. Budget constraints have forced us to make difcult decisions regarding mission needs and diocesan ministries. We have been able to maintain the core and essential elements necessary to support ministry, but have been unable to expand or grow into additional areas. We look to nd new ideas for doing ministry in this changing environment. Our hopes encompass our challenges, which are not unlike those facing other dioceses and congregations. Many in our congregations are aging and nances are spread thinner and thinner. We have our traditions, but that can be an impediment to moving forward. The challenge is how to love the old while embracing the new, seeking to answer the question of How are we to be disciples in the 21st century? 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 to nd them. We have not escaped the challenges of the broader church. We struggle with the issue of same-sex blessings with people on all sides of the issue. This issue could divide us both as a diocese and as congregations. We seek a bishop who can lead us through this time, as we prayerfully listen to each other, to what Christ tells us and discern the working of the Holy Spirit in our midst.

Our Vision

A community of disciples enthusiastically leading all people to transformation in Jesus.

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Trends

Participation & Giving Trends

Diocese of Fond Du Lac (8038-5602)

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During the last ten years, baptized members in the diocese went from 6,485 to 5,778 (-10.9%) as compared to a -17 % change in active members nationally in The Episcopal Church. The average Sunday attendance went from 2,696 in 2001 to 2,135 in 2011 (-20.8%) as compared to -23% change in average Sunday attendance nationally in The Episcopal Church.

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Baptized Members Worship Attendance Plate/Pledge

Eucharistic Festival - a diocesan tradition of over 50 years

Bishops Night at the Ballpark

One congregations feeding ministry

Holy Communion at youth summer camp

Diocese of Fond du Lac Fast Facts

according to 2011 Parochial Report

Congregations

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worshiping in 37 locations

2 Transitional congregations 141-224 ASA 7 Pastoral congregations 76-140 ASA

Parishes - 19 With clergy full time 16* With clergy part time 3 With supply clergy 1
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25 Family congregations 0-75 ASA

Missions - 15 With clergy full time 1 With clergy part time 7 With supply clergy 7 Chapels - 2

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Clergy

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 ofciate Bishop 1 Priests 9 Deacon 1

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Categories of Congregations by Average Sunday Attendance

Baptized Membership 5,778 Average Sunday Attendance 2,135

Laity

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

Diocese of Fond du Lac

The Episcopal Church in Northeast and Central Wisconsin and a part of the Anglican Communion Diocesan Ofce 1051 N Lynndale Dr, Suite 1B Appleton, WI 54914-3094 Phone: (920) 830-8866 | FAX: (920) 830-8761 Diocese: diofdl.org Search:bishopsearch.info

Map of our Diocese

Diocese of Northern Michigan

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Diocese of Eau Claire

Minocqua St. Matthias ! Rhinelander St. Augustine Tomahawk St. Barnabas Merrill! ! ! Ascension Antigo! ! ! St. Ambrose! ! ! ! ! ! Marinette St. Paul Sister Bay St. Luke! ! ! Fish Creek Atonement

Minneapolis

Eau Claire

Wausau! ! ! ! ! ! Jacksonport Holy Nativity St. John! ! ! ! ! ! Mosinee ! ! St. James Shawano Sturgeon Bay Christ the King Marsheld! ! St. John Suamico Precious Blood Gardner St. Alban! ! ! ! St. Paul Stevens Point! ! Oneida GreenBay Intercession Holy Apostles Blessed Sacrament Amherst DePere Algoma St. Agnes Wisconsin Rapids St. Olaf Waupaca New London St Anne St. John ! St. Mark St. John ! Appleton All Saints Manitowoc Wautoma Menasha St. Thomas St. James St. Mary Chapel Oshkosh Trinity ! ! Ripon Fond du Lac St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Waupun ! Holy Trinity Elkhart Lake All Saints Chapel Plymouth St. Paul Sheboygan Falls St. Peter Sheboygan Grace Church

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Diocese of Milwaukee

Lake Michigan
Milwaukee

Green Bay Deanery

St. Agnes
Algoma St. Anne

De Pere Atonement
Fish Creek Precious Blood
Gardner Blessed Sacrament
Green Bay St. James
Manitowoc St. Paul
Marinette St.John
New London Holy Apostles
Oneida St. John
Shawano St. Luke
Sister Bay Christ the King/Holy Nativity Sturgeon Bay & Jacksonport St. Paul
Suamico

Lake Winnebago Deanery

All Saints

St. Paul Cathedral
St. Thomas

Trinity St. Paul St. Peter & St. Mary Chapel Grace & All Saints Chapel St. Peter Holy Trinity Appleton Fond du Lac Menasha Oshkosh Plymouth Ripon Wautoma Sheboygan Elkhart Lake Sheboygan Falls Waupun

Wisconsin River Deanery

St. Olaf
Amherst St. Ambrose Antigo St. Alban Marsheld Ascension Merrill St. Matthias
Minocqua St. James Mosinee St. Augustine Rhinelander Intercession Stevens Point St. Barnabas Tomahawk St. Mark Waupaca St. John Wausau St. John Wisconsin Rapids

Our Region and Culture

Geography
The Diocese of Fond du Lac covers the northeast one-third of Wisconsin, a beautiful part of the country that ranges from the shores of Lake Michigan to the prairie of central Wisconsin, from the vacation land of the northwoods lled with timber, to the business districts of Green Bay and the Fox Valley (Appleton to Oshkosh). It spans about 200 miles from the southern-most congregation to the northern-most congregation, and about 150 miles from east to west. Door County - a national tourist destination Northeast and central Wisconsin are blessed with an abundance of water: besides Lake Michigan, they include Lake Winnebago, one of the largest inland lakes; a multitude of lakes of all sizes for sports, recreation and wildlife; the Fox, Wolf and Wisconsin River 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 wildlife sanctuaries.

Weather
We are blessed with four distinct seasons in northeast and central Wisconsin. We are famous for the frozen tundra winters, when temperatures can go below zero, and the wind can be felt in your bones. We are hardy and take pride in our ability to cope with whatever the weather can throw at us. Spring comes bringing crocus and hyacinths and robins. Wisconsinites are eager to throw open their windows and take off their coats to enjoy the warm weather early in spring!

Typical winter scene

Summers can be very warm, but temperatures generally are temperate and perfect for swimming, hiking, and the whole range of outdoor activities. Fall is gorgeous! The oaks, maples and sumacs put on a show tracked by local media as it moves south during the autumn months. The temperature can vary widely from the early morning hours to the middle of the afternoon. The following is a chart showing the average temperatures Autumn in the Northwoods for our area of Wisconsin:

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Culture

Sports play an important role in life in northeast and central Wisconsin. We have the world famous Green Bay Packers, but we also have baseball and hockey teams. High school and college sports also get much attention. There is an abundance of summer and winter sports in the area in which to participate. Biking, hunting, shing, hiking, skiing, and water sports of all kinds are available here. The area is home to a number of performing arts centers, including the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts in Green Bay, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, the Grand Theater in Sailing on Lake Winnebago Wausau and the JM Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, among others. Door County hosts the Peninsula Players and various theatre groups. Local performing arts groups can be found in every corner of the diocese.

Lambeau Field, Green Bay

The Grand Theater, Wausau

There are numerous cultural sites, museums and art galleries throughout the diocese, as well as zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Within the diocese are wonderful national and state forests, along with local area parks and recreation areas.
Paine Art Center, Oshkosh

Demographics
The 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 oldest mission of the Episcopal Church. Counties in the diocese have a population ranging from about 4,500 up north to 250,000 in the urban centers of Green Bay and the Fox River Valley.

Business Climate

Members of Holy Apostles Oneida

Top employers in the diocese include Marsheld Clinic and ThedaCare Health Systems, Kohler Company, Oshkosh Corporation, Schrieber Foods, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Sentry Insurance and Georgia-Pacic. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy.

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

a good catch Summer cruising Winter Solitude

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.com Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce


foxcitieschamber.com Door County Information



doorcounty.com Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

titletown.org

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

St. Norbert College, De Pere

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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 of this section. In particular, we draw your attention to the following:

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

Womens Ministry
All women of the diocese are considered members of Womens Ministries. Centered in congregations, the mission of Womens Ministry is to empower women to do Christ's ministry in the world. The vision is for Episcopal women of all ages to come together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church, aspiring to share the love of Christ. 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 reection for lay persons. The seminar group 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 the diocese, and 49 students are enrolled in 6 groups. Eighteen people have completed the four year program.

Diocesan Health Ministry Network

Health Ministries have been active in the diocese for over 10 years. The diocese provides support and information for those congregations desiring an active health ministry. A volunteer coordinator provides a monthly newsletter and is available for consultations. 13

Youth Ministry
The Diocese of Fond du Lac is committed to leading young people to live a life that celebrates God's glory and God's love for and value in each person. The commitment of the diocese to youth ministry is evidenced by the existence of a paid staff person (part time), even with the challenges of the diocesan budget. Diocesan youth programs complement and support youth ministry at the congregational level. Summer camp has a rich history in the diocese with over 90 years of fun and has always been staffed with volunteers. Through Happening, New Beginnings, summer camp, mission trips, retreats and connection through prayer, youth ministry in the diocese is entering a new phase of growth.

Summer Camp

Fall Lock-in at Camp Lakotah, Wautoma Diocesan Youth Mission Trip

Other ministries in the diocese: 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 opportunities for participation Committees and Commissions of the diocese Abuse Prevention Chaplain to Retired Clergy Clergy Deployment / Transitional Ministries Ofcer Commission on Ministry Congregational Financial Review Team Constitution and Canons Communication Disciplinary Board and Intake Ofcer Episcopal Safety Program Executive Council Finance Committee Registrar Standing Committee Trustees

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19
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What We Heard and Learned

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

Laity
What 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

Clergy
We hope our next bishop to be: A pastor to the clergy. He or she should be a good A statue outside St. Paul Cathedral listener, able to delegate when appropriate, have Fond du Lac clearly written expectations of priests and deacons, be appreciative of clergy's gifts and talents, and be able to respect boundaries A leader who is able to invite and receive counsel from diverse voices, be a reconciler and manage conict, 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

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

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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 the Church, 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 eld. 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.
St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac

Jesus said, Take care of my sheep. John 21:16

St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac

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St. Pauls Cathedral, Fond du Lac

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 rst Episcopal Church building in the area, Hobart Church at Duck Creek, later renamed Holy Apostles. 1837 - Missionary Bishop Jackson Kemper consecrates the second church building, a wooden gothic structure. 1839 - Nashotah House co-founders William Adams and James Lloyd Holy Apostles, Oneida 1900 Breck 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 approximately 4,000 members. John Henry Hobart Brown becomes the rst Bishop of Fond du Lac.
1888 - Bishop Brown dies. The diocese has grown to about 6,500 members in 18 parishes, 33 organized missions, and 14 unorganized missions. Development (1888-1928) 1888 - Charles Chapman Grafton is elected the second Bishop of Fond 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 space throughout the diocese, contributing much of his own personal wealth in the process. 1900 - Reginald Heber Weller is consecrated bishop coadjutor. Bishops at the Consecration of the Following the service, the bishops present have their Rt. Rev. R. H. Weller, D.D picture taken on the steps of Grafton Hall. Copes and mitres, which were not widely accepted in the Protestant Episcopal Church at the time, were worn in what would come to be called the Fond du Lac Circus. The picture caused a ruckus, and there were even calls to depose Bishop Grafton. According to one New York paper, 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 to make ends meet but continue to offer regular times for worship. There are approximately 9,000 members in 14 parishes, 21 organized missions and 1 unorganized mission. 1933 - Harwood Sturtevant becomes the fourth Bishop of Fond du Lac. 17

1956 -Bishop Sturtevant retires. There are approximately 10,000 members in 14 parishes, 24 missions. 1956 - William Brady becomes the fth Bishop of Fond du Lac. Increased attendance and revenue coinciding with the Baby-Boomer Generation allows many congregations to improve facilities without going into debt or taking out a mortgage. 1960 - The Eucharistic Festival begins, combining Eucharist with Benediction followed by a picnic fondly 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 growth and 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 are approximately 9,000 members in 41 congregations. 1983 - The Rev. Edwin Smith is the rst 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 more accurately reect actual membership. 1997 - The rst female priest to serve a congregation is the Rev. Barbara Johnson at St. Peter Sheboygan Falls. The rst female ordained in the diocese is The Rev. Dcn. Joan Smoke in 1998 as a vocational deacon. Rev. Vicki Natzke 2002 - The Rev. Vicki Natzke is the rst woman ordained a priest in the diocese. 2005 -
The Diocesan Ofce moves from Fond du Lac to Appleton, which is geographically and demographically more central to the diocese. The Bishop uses the time saved traveling to visit congregations more often. The Bishop owns his own home in Appleton. The decline in church participation and attendance being felt nationally continues to take its toll in the diocese. A number of congregations make the decision to close, including Christ Church, Green Bay, one of the rst Episcopal congregations in Wisconsin. 2011 - A vote takes place to determine the possibility of joining the Diocese of Eau Claire and the Diocese of Fond du Lac. It is decided to remain separate. 2013 - As Bishop Jacobus prepares to resign his jurisdiction or retire, there are approximately 6,000 members in 19 parishes, 15 missions, and 2 chapels.
Ecumenical Prayer Service Conclusion Since its founding in 1875, the Diocese of Fond du Lac has been comprised of people in the Anglican and Episcopal tradition who have worshipped God through the liturgies of the Church, tracing their roots to the rst 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 Fond du Lac. Bishops of the Diocese of Fond du Lac 1. The Rt. Rev. John Henry Hobart Brown, 1875-89 2. The Rt. Rev. Charles Chapman Grafton, 1889-1912 3. The Rt. Rev. Reginald Heber Weller, 1912-33 4. The Rt. Rev. Harwood Sturtevant, 1933-56 5. The Rt. Rev. William Hampton Brady, 1956-80 6. The Rt. Rev. William Louis Stevens, 1980-94 7. The Rt. Rev. Russell Edward Jacobus, 199418

Finances
The 2013 Diocesan Budget
The 2013 budget calls for $564,150 in income, of which $475,832 (84%) comes from congregational pledges. 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 four congregations. Although the diocese has had a decit budget for the past three years, a balanced budget was adopted for 2013. The paid diocesan staff includes these positions: a diocesan administrator (full time), a secretary (half time), and a youth ministry coordinator (part time). A paid Congregational Financial Review Team has been established by the diocesan Finance Committee to help congregations fulll the Canons at a reasonable cost. Reviewers are experienced and knowledgeable in nancial systems of Episcopal churches. Fees cover most of the cost. A paid safety manager, funded by Church Insurance, assesses risk in churches. The Trustees of the Diocese administer property valued at $97.9 million and the Diocesan Common Trust 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 for diocesan congregations. There is about $1.6 million that generates income for the diocesan budget. Twenty-four congregations hold investments in the DCT. OPERATING INCOME Pledge Income
$475,832 Endowment Income
$ 62,000 Other Income

$ 26,318 TOTAL INCOME
$564,150 Diocesan Admin Support

Episcopate Benets

7% 24% 4%

Episcopate

21% 5% 16%
Diocesan support of Episcopate Mission & Outreach Support

Ordained Ministry Support

24%

Congregational & Diocesan Ministry Support OPERATING EXPENSE Mission & Outreach Support


Congregational & Diocesan Ministry Support Ordained Ministry Support


Episcopate (stipend, housing)


Episcopate Benets (insurance, pension)
Diocesan support of Episcopate

Diocesan Admin Support


TOTAL EXPENSE



$ 88,620 $135,477 $ 20,641 $118,792 $ 39,623 $ 26,500 $133,567 $563,220 19

TIMELINE FOR OUR SEARCH

APRIL 15 - MAY 15, 2013
MAY 15 - AUGUST 1, 2013
AUGUST 15, 2013 AUGUST 16 - 30, 2013 AUGUST 30 - OCTOBER 1, 2013

Receive Nominations Screen and Interview Nominees Announce Candidates
Accept Petition Process Nominees Screening of Petition Process nominees, background checks Walk-abouts with Candidates Election of Eighth Bishop of Diocese of Fond du Lac Canonical Consents Ordination and Consecration of the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2013 OCTOBER 19, 2013

NOVEMBER 2013 - MARCH 2014 APRIL 26, 2014

St. Augustine window- Grace Sheboygan

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding indeed, 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 nd the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:1-6
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Members of the Standing/Search Committee

The Rev. Wilson Roane (2013) Ms. Jane Hollander Smith(2013)

President Secretary

Retired St. Thomas, Menasha Rector, St. Peter's, Ripon & St. Mary's Chapel, Wautoma St. Peter's, Ripon Canonically Resident Priest of the Diocese St. Anne's, De Pere Rector, St. John's, Wisconsin Rapids Grace, Sheboygan

The Rev. Dr. Thomas McAlpine (2014) Member Mrs. Nancy Kuhn (2014) The Ven. Dr. Edwin Smith (2015) Mr. David Lange (2015) The Rev. Vicki Natzke (2016)

Mrs. Elizabeth Schaffenburg (2016) Member Member Member Member Member

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 re 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

Diversity Festival, Holy Apostles, Oneida

Youth Fall Lock-in

St. Mark, Waupaca VBS at St. Mark

Chrism Mass at St. Paul Cathedral, Fond du Lac 22

St. Anne, De Pere

Dinner with Bishop Raji

Happening #65 2013

Summer Camp

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 in TEC, 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 those duly constituted Dioceses, Provinces, and regional Churches in communion with the See of Canterbury... (Preamble of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church, 1) are eligible. Nominees must have 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 your own 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 and Transition 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
Condential Email: sc@diofdl.org or
By US Mail or FedEx/UPS:


The Standing Committee
c/o The Rev. Wilson Roane
E2382 Pebble Run Road
Waupaca, WI 54981

The Nomination Form and Information Form are available on the website bishopsearch.info or may be requested by emailing sc@diofdl.org.
Forms are llable online or a blank form may be downloaded.
Petition Process nominations will be accepted August 16 - 30, 2013 after the announcement of the slate of candidates by nomination. No exceptions. Please see the section on the Petition Process for more information. 24

NOMINATION FORM
For 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 May 15, 2013. After we receive this fully 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 submit the completed forms no later than May 15, 2013, to: sc@diofdl.org or by US Mail or UPS/FedEx to: The Standing Committee c/o The Rev. Wilson Roane E2382 Pebble Run Road Waupaca, WI 54981

Full Name of Nominee

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Middle


Last



Sufx Please check one; I have received permission of the nominee to submit their name into nomination

(Please ll out Sections A,B,C) This is a self-nomination (Please ll 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: ______________________________________________________ 25

Section B - Nominator information continued How 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 prole at bishopsearch.info please briey explain why you believe the nominee may have the gifts and calling to be the next Bishop of Fond du Lac (Max 500 words)

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INFORMATION FORM
For 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 this form and include with it the following: Nomination form (if not already submitted) Your resume/curriculum vitae Updated Ofce of Transitional Ministry prole 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 sc@diofdl.org or sent by US mail or FedEx/UPS to :
The Standing Committee
c/o The Rev. Wilson Roane
E2382 Pebble Run Road
Waupaca, WI 54981 All materials must be submitted by May 15, 2013. Any questions should be directed to the President of the Standing Committee, The Rev. Wilson Roane at sc@diofdl.org. 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: 27

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 to consider. Decisions will be based on prayerful discernment, discussions and interviews with nominees and insights gathered from focus groups of the diocese. After this initial slate is announced the Petition Process will begin. The Standing Committee will formally accept completed Petition Forms for 15 days 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 was previously considered by the Standing Committee. The petition process replaces the former procedure of nominations from the oor of the electing convention. 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 ballot might be enhanced by including an additional candidate. A petition should come after prayerful discernment about the initial slate. Nomination by petition requires signatures from four (4) clergy canonically resident in the Diocese of Fond 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 of the Diocese of Fond du Lac. The petition must also include the consent signature of the person being nominated. The Standing Committee will verify that clergy are canonically resident and laity are communicants in good standing. The form may be duplicated, but all signatures must be original. Click here to see and print the form. Following the close of the petition period, anyone nominated through this process must complete the same materials and undergo the background and reference checks as required of the initial slate of candidates. Opening this process well in advance of the Convention will allow sufcient time for these tasks to be accomplished and for the candidates participation in the Walkabouts. Assuming a successful completion, those nominated by petition will also be included on the ballot.

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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 signatures must be original. All required documents must be received on or before August 30, 2013 at 6 pm Central Time. Petition nomination requires signature endorsement from four(4) canonically resident clergy and eight(8) laity in good standing from at least three congregations. In addition, three(3) of the lay 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:________________________________________
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We the undersigned nominate the individual named above. Clergy - canonically resident in the Diocese of Fond du Lac
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Congregation & City


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Congregation & City


Signature
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Signature

Communicants in good standing in a congregation of the Diocese of Fond du Lac

2013
Diocesan Convention Delegate Yes No ____________________________ _______________________ _______________________________ Printed Name Congregation & City

Signature



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Congregation & City

Signature according to Canon I.17.3 and Diocesan Canon 6.7.3





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Signature

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Congregation & City

Signature ___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name Congregation & City

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Congregation & City

Signature ___________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name Congregation & City

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Congregation & City

Signature

Nominations by petition are complete when the following has been submitted: 1) This Petition Form 2) 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 Ofce of Transitional Ministry prole 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 4) Please mail or UPS/FedEx documents to: Standing Committee The Rev. Wilson Roane E2382 Pebble Run Road
Waupaca, WI 54981 Nomination Form and Information Form with accompanying documents may be emailed, but the Petition Form with original signatures must be sent by US postal service or UPS/FedEx and received by The Rev. Wilson Roane, President of the Standing Committee by August 30 at 6pm Central Time.

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