R08-01 A resolution dissolving the union between St. Michael’s and All Angels and the Diocese of Southern Ohio
Resolved, that upon acceptance of this resolution by a vote of two-thirds of each order of the 134th Annual convention, the union between St. Michael’s and All Angels, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio shall be dissolved; and be it further
Resolved, that at the same time, the “contract of closure” delivered to the Standing committee by the Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal, Bishop of Southern Ohio on September 25, 2008 shall become effective.
Presented by:
The Standing Committee, President Chet Cavaliere
Contact: ccavaliere@cinci.rr.com
Explanation:
The facilities were unsafe and in urgent need of repair. The critical mass of congregation had declined to the point of not being capable of maintaining the building and not being able to meet financial obligations. The Diocese continues to support outreach programs in the Avondale community with the help of two or three former parishioners of the congregation. The buildings and grounds are undergoing a restoration program with expectations that a viable Episcopal ministry presence will remain in the Avondale area. Neighboring churches are generously supplying money and labor for the restoration of the building and staffing of the programs.
Impact on formation and mission in the Diocese of Southern Ohio:
The Diocese is looking forward to and actively planning a vital, relevant ministry in the community.
Budgetary Impact:
There will be a loss of a small amount of mission share.
Program Impact:
None
5 comments:
From the Cincinnati meeting at Christ Church, Glendale: What will happen to the buildings when they are no longer to be used as a church?
From the Columbus Deanery:
• budget and programs are always considered, but the spiritual impact is often ignored in closing of parishes
• the property is still being used, although not for services
From the Dayton Deanery:
• Rev. Richard Burnett, Rector of Trinity Cathedral, Columbus, explained the proposed dissolution of St. Michael’s and All Angels in Avondale, Ohio. The dissolution is necessitated in part by a dwindling congregation and the poor condition of the building.
• Bishop Price added that this is the fourth church to be closed in the last few years, and that these recent closings have come recently in part because Bishop Thompson was against such closings in his tenure.
• Bishop Price also noted that Avondale needs an Episcopal presence and that other missions will continue to be carried out there.
From the Northeast Deanery:
How do the people of St. M&AA feel about the closure?
Nov. 8, 2008: Convention delegates pass this resolution unanimously.
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