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ANiC is a Reality Anglican & Incorporated • Connected to the Global Anglican Communion through the Primate Archbishop Greg Venables and the Province of the Southern Cone jurisdiction. • Our Bishop and Moderator, Right Reverend Donald Harvey • Committed to being Episcopally led and Synodically governed. • ANiC is a legal entity, incorporated with a business number, charitable donation number and a functioning bank account. • Member of Common Cause Partnership • Artizo Institute: Individuals trained to be clergy ready & waiting for ordination and ministry • ARDFC: Commitment to generosity and involvement beyond our borders. Current Status of Members Southe rn Cone AC C AEC ANIC C h urch e s of ANIC Individual and P arish Members An gli can Esse n ti als Ne twork An gli can Esse n ti als Fe derati on • Yellow box shows current status • Still part of ACC, but also ANiC - You have not left the ACC • You are not under the jurisdiction of the Southern Cone until a parish vote is taken (or an election made by individuals) Transition Status of Members Southern C one AC C AEC ANIC Affiliate C hurche s of ANIC Individual Members Anglican Esse ntials Ne twork Indiv/Parishes Anglican Esse ntials Fe deration By March 2008 - New Structure • Parishes & Individuals must vote or elect to join ANiC under the SC by March 1, 2008, or you will automatically become AEN (default)* *S AEC Re-Structuring ubject to Future Vision S ou th ern C on e AC C AEC ANIC Affiliate C h urch e s C h urch Plan ts An gli can Esse n ti als Ne twork (Individuals) An gli can Esse n ti als Fe derati on Future Vision of the New Structure • In the future, ANiC will be primarily for churches and AEN will be primarily for Individuals Connection to the Global Anglican Church Southern Cone Archbishop Greg Venables Common Cause Partnership Anglican Network In Canada (ANiC) Bishop Don Harvey Individual House Group Church Plant Parish Year One ANiC FOCUS BUILDING & OPERATING • Filling the Church • Parish Membership • Church Plant • Connecting individuals • Doing Episcopal Ministry • Ordinations • Confirmations • Establishing • Episcopal Leadership & Synodical Governance structure and processes • Structured Growth • Central Services ANiC – THE BUILD • Building Blocks for Growth • • • • • Theological Foundations Episcopal Structure Governance Central Services Structured Growth ANiC Membership • Members: Parishes, Emerging Congregations, House Groups, Individuals • Process • Congregational period of discernment • Decision to apply or get more information • Application Process • Year One Reality: The 90 Day Grace period • Fast transition required • Application process a WIP Year One ANiC: Operating • Start Up Budget = $130,000 (Dec 07-March 08) • Revenue based on individual donations • Expense basic office set up • Operating Budget = $750,000 (annual) Revenue Plan Assessments based on: 10/10/10 principle 10% Tithe of Parishioner to Parish 10% Tithe of Parish to ANiC 10% Tithe of ANiC to ARDFC & other Donations based on identified transition expenses Expense Plan Basic Administration Episcopal Ministry (0$ for Bishop’s Salary) Building the National Church First Synod Transitional Costs Year One ANiC Structure The Network Executive Bishop Don Harvey Prolocutor Executive Archdeacon effective April, 2008 effective April, 2008 Structured Growth Governance Legal Theological Foundation Central Services Episcopal Structure People • Network Executive • Bishop Don Harvey, Cheryl Chang, Joyce Lee, Claus Lenk, David Short, George Sinclair, Trevor Walters, • Key Resources (in addition to the Board) • • • • • Servant Leadership Team & Regional Deans Bishop Malcolm Harding, Desiree Stedman, Dr. Packer Charlie Masters, Ron Bales, Joanne Lawrie Business Advisers Marilyn Jacobson Year One ANiC Key Dates Exciting Firsts • • • • • • Church Memberships, November 23rd, 2007 Ordinations December 2nd, 2007 Celebration in Vancouver- April 25-27, 2008. Confirmations - TBD Church Plant- TBD First Synod – November 2008 The Invitation If you are a Parish: Enter into a period of discernment, pray, ask questions, consult with us, and seek an informed decision as a Parish by a formal meeting and vote. We recommend votes be held in February 2008. If you are a House Group: Enter into a period of discernment, pray, ask questions, and seek an informed decision. Let us know who you are. If you are an Individual: Prayerfully consider and apply for membership Got Questions? Need Information? • Ask Now Or • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.anglicannetwork.ca • Phone: 866-351-2642 • Mail: Box 189, Milton, Ontario, L9T 4N9