Commission on Racial Reconciliation
As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we dream and work to foster Beloved Communities where all people may experience dignity and abundant life and see themselves and others as beloved children of God. The Becoming Beloved Community Vision Document and accompanying resources help us to understand and take up the long-term commitments necessary to form loving, liberating and life-giving relationships with each other. Together, we are growing as reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers in the name of Christ.
Contact: The Rev. Dawnell Stodghill, Commission Chair
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Constitution and Canons
Members of the Constitution and Canons Committee serve three-year terms upon appointment by the Bishop. The committee is responsible for reviewing the Constitution and Canons of the diocese, drafting revisions as needed and presenting revisions to the Annual Diocesan Convention for adoption. Any resolution submitted to Convention that will amend the constitution or canons must be reviewed by the Constitution and Canons Committee who will report their recommendation on the resolution to the Annual Diocesan Convention.
Contact: Mary Shaddock Jones, Chair
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Diocesan Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees functions as a custodian and an investment committee. In that capacity it has the custody and control of, and charged with the investment and reinvestment of, all trust funds and securities, all endowment funds and securities, and all permanent funds and securities belonging or appertaining to the diocese and to each and every mission and institution, other than a parish, connected with the diocese.
Contact: Steve Skrivanos, Chair
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Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for preparing the diocesan budget for the following year for the Diocesan Council’s review and approval in advance of the Convention.
Contact: Will Harp, Diocesan Treasurer
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Commission on Liturgy and Music
The Liturgy and Music Commission assist the bishop in providing liturgical planning for clergy and diocesan events, such as Convention Eucharist, ordinations, and other special services.
Contact: The Rev. Michael Bordelon, Chair
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Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry consists of Clergy and laity who meet to assist the Bishop on matters relating to discernment and formation of Candidates for Holy Orders and Lay Ministry. The commission members routinely monitor the progress of the persons in the process for ordination at any given time. Nominees come to the Commission on Ministry following their parish discernment period with their rector and approval from the Bishop. The Commission on Ministry interviews the prospective nominee at several times during the process. Following interviews for Postulancy, Candidacy, and Ordination the Commission on Ministry makes recommendations to the Bishop regarding advancement in the process.
Contact: The Rev. Laurent De Prins, Chair
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Commission on Public Relations and Communications
The Public Relations and Communications Commission for the Episcopal Church in Western Louisiana exists to publicize and promote the ministries, news, and events of the diocese and its congregations through digital media, and to assist church leadership and ministries with their unique communication challenges inside and outside of their congregations.
Key responsibilities for the Public Relations and Communications Commission include:
- Weekly diocesan e-newsletter
- Management and maintenance of the diocesan website
- Content management for diocesan social media accounts
- Diocesan Convention publication and coverage
- Supporting congregations in developing communications plans and tools
- Providing educational tools and resources for virtual ministry
Contact: Will Harp, Chair or Thomas Stodghill, IV, Staff Support
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Commission on Schools
The purpose of the Commission on Schools in the Diocese of Western Louisiana is to further the mission of the church through education in diocesan and parish schools. The duties of the Commission are to establish guidelines and standards for the establishment, recognition and certification of any and all Episcopal Schools now or in the future operating within the diocese and to provide a network of support for them.
Contact: The Rev Frances “Boo” Kay
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