Commission on Ministry
Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry is made up of clergy and laity and is charged with assisting the Bishop in:
- Determination of present and future needs for ministry.
- Recruitment, selection and oversight of persons seeking ordination.
- Guidance and pastoral care of clergy and lay persons accountable to the Bishop.
- Promotion of continuing education of clergy and lay professionals employed by the Church.
- Development, training, utilization and affirmation of the ministry of the laity in the world.
The journey to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church begins with personal and community discerment. If you feel you may be called to ordained ministry as a deacon or priest, these documents can help familiarize you with the process involved.
Commission on Ministry Roster
- The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Executive Director
- The Very Rev. Judith Lee, Chairperson
- Mrs. Diane Dworak - St. Andrew's, Burt / St. John's, Wilson
- The Rev. Cynthia Sever - Christ Church, Albion
- Mrs. Marguerite Rupnow - St. Paul's, Lewiston
- The Rev. Thomas Broad - Grace, Randolph
- Ms. Judith Elliott - St. Pauls Cathedral, Buffalo
- The Very Rev. N. DeLiza Spangler - St. Paul's Cathedral
- Mrs. Josephine Robbins - St. Philip's, Buffalo
- Mr. Richard Few - Christ Church, Lockport
- The Rev. Ethan Cole - Calvary, Williamsville
- Ms. Catherine Way - St. Luke's, Jamestown
- The Rev. Steven T. Metcalfe - St. James', Batavia
- Mrs. Kathleen C. Williams, Secretary
