Present: Shaw, Roberts, French, O’Dell, Hand, Arents, Boyer, Schnorrenberg, Kohn, Kubicek, K. Mitchell, Francis
Absent: Hager, Stuart-Paul, Pounder, Baxter
The meeting began at 7:30 PM with prayer, scripture, and listening post.
Agenda: Discussion of Vestry of changing the meeting time
Diocesan Allocation
Bake Sale Money
Vestry Prayer
One Sunday a month communication Sunday proposal delayed till May Meeting
The vestry accepted the minutes of the previous meeting.
Rectory needs new tenant.
Treasurer report accepted.
Co-Rector Kubicek report Pat Hand asked question regarding the costs of repairs to church from snow. Kubicek said adjuster from insurance under appraised and it is still being worked out.
Next month will try meeting at 7:00 PM and evaluate.
Diocesan Allocation allows us to do work outside our doors with in and without our diocesan. Bishop Sutton offers a 2% discount for this year only.
It is $700 give back to us Roberts made motion to take the 2% and Mitchell seconded. John thinks we should not take it. Richard thinks we should we let the diocese keep it. Boyer made amendment to motion that if we keep the money it go toward the VBS. Arents seconded. Roberts agreed to the amendment. Vestry voted and agreed to VBS getting the money. No abstentions or nays
Mitchell moved that the money from the Bake Sale at Cherrybration Celebration in Ellicott City go to the discretionary fund. French seconded vestry voted and approved.
Pat Hand as vestry Facilities Liaison is wrapping her arms around what this entails and what projects we can undertake.
Addendum to Kubicek’s report met with Tom Baxter about planned giving and forming a capital campaign to form an endowment. Both things are still works in progress.
Yom Hashoah speaker will be at 8:30 service and then between the services.
John French talked about survey responses at this time we have 18 written responses. We have some interesting ideas that worship cmte will look at as we delve it further after 25th Vestry will devote time at the next meeting.
Vestry members and officers who have not submitted prayers need to get them to Kirk as soon as possible.
The meeting ended 8:35 PM with Eucharist
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Vestry Minutes 3/9/10
Present: Kohn, Pounder, Roberts, Baxter, O’Dell, Shaw, Mitchell, Boyer, Hager, Schnorrenberg
Absent: Kubicek, Francis, Stuart-Paul, Hand
The meeting began at 7:33 PM with prayer, scripture and listening post.
The minutes were of the previous meeting were accepted by the vestry.
Co-Rector’s Report-Kohn Update on celebration of new ministry service on the 4/11 with mutual ministry components and explained out the giving and receiving of the gifts captures the spirit of our ministry together.
Senior Warden Report discussion Guest & New not being chair anymore, Hopes Evangelism Liaison will serve on committee. Family Lenten Night next Tuesday. COME!
Elizabeth Cahoon wants to do a New St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cookbook the vestry supported proceeding further and getting the business plan before any outlay of money.
Coffee Hour in Kitchen evaluation is in there during Lent but will be in Starr Hall on Easter, and Sunday What is the feeling out there? Is it welcoming? Shall we put it on the next communication meeting? Litmus test first step to know what is happening.
Once a month have communication/coffee Sunday with no adult meetings Hager and Boyer to write a proposal about one Sunday a month thing.
Proposed by John and approved by the worship committee Survey for service evaluation send them by mail and email, sheets at church and have a communication Sunday meeting April 25. Vestry approved.
The vestry discussed changing the meeting time to 7:00 PM.
BHAG We need a Goal we need energy listen to the spirit
Pounder was having trouble coming to a big idea and then came to an idea of Evangelism/Incorporation as our big idea.
Here are Anne’s thoughts:
A strong centered fully incorporated church will attract and keep membership. These are ideas to further this BHAG.
Worship
Are we transforming?
Are we challenging?
Are we comforting?
Can we be the church willing to try the new thing? Do we want to be?
Outreach
Form a committee.
Route 1 incorporate a bigger group of helpers
Reconnect with Rebuilding Together
Become more active with PATH
Stewardship/Finance
Have a Stewardship Chair from outside the vestry
Have campaign planned over summer.
Stewardship of Plant
Form a committee
Have planned work days through out the year to keep up our plant maintenance matters if it looks like we do not care then that is reality.
Renovation of Christian Ed Spaces
Starr Hall paint
Office Exterior Painting
Garden and tree tending
Green Team
Look for grants and tax credits we can get to help off set costs of becoming greener
Look and see what others might be doing in the way of being green.
Have a class on the do’s and don’ts of recycling
Organize Volunteers to take church recycling to dump
Communications
Have communication Sunday 4 times a year not including the annual meeting.
Communications could be the gate keeper for these meetings and what is discussed
Continue to improve the newsletter, website and emails as ways of improving communications
Take on upkeep of bulletin boards except the Photo Board
Hospitality
Form a committee
We do much well but we must incorporate new people into roles at each event.
Teach the history of our traditional events while expanding them to the broader public.
Christian Formation/Education
Form a committee
Have summer speakers once to twice a month June-July-August as a single lecture parish wide class in Starr Hall
Publicize the Pageant outside the parish.
Bring back youth group ages 12-18 once a month Friday nights
Vestry Liaison Positions
Worship - John French
Financial Stewardship - Tom Baxter
Outreach – Phil Shaw
Facilities Stewardship – Pat Hand
Communications – Sallie Roberts
Hospitality – Anne Hager
Christian Formation – Jennie Boyer
Pastoral Care – Richard O’Dell
Incorporation – Kennette Mitchell
The meeting ended at 9:20 PM with Eucharist
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Absent: Kubicek, Francis, Stuart-Paul, Hand
The meeting began at 7:33 PM with prayer, scripture and listening post.
The minutes were of the previous meeting were accepted by the vestry.
Co-Rector’s Report-Kohn Update on celebration of new ministry service on the 4/11 with mutual ministry components and explained out the giving and receiving of the gifts captures the spirit of our ministry together.
Senior Warden Report discussion Guest & New not being chair anymore, Hopes Evangelism Liaison will serve on committee. Family Lenten Night next Tuesday. COME!
Elizabeth Cahoon wants to do a New St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cookbook the vestry supported proceeding further and getting the business plan before any outlay of money.
Coffee Hour in Kitchen evaluation is in there during Lent but will be in Starr Hall on Easter, and Sunday What is the feeling out there? Is it welcoming? Shall we put it on the next communication meeting? Litmus test first step to know what is happening.
Once a month have communication/coffee Sunday with no adult meetings Hager and Boyer to write a proposal about one Sunday a month thing.
Proposed by John and approved by the worship committee Survey for service evaluation send them by mail and email, sheets at church and have a communication Sunday meeting April 25. Vestry approved.
The vestry discussed changing the meeting time to 7:00 PM.
BHAG We need a Goal we need energy listen to the spirit
Pounder was having trouble coming to a big idea and then came to an idea of Evangelism/Incorporation as our big idea.
Here are Anne’s thoughts:
A strong centered fully incorporated church will attract and keep membership. These are ideas to further this BHAG.
Worship
Are we transforming?
Are we challenging?
Are we comforting?
Can we be the church willing to try the new thing? Do we want to be?
Outreach
Form a committee.
Route 1 incorporate a bigger group of helpers
Reconnect with Rebuilding Together
Become more active with PATH
Stewardship/Finance
Have a Stewardship Chair from outside the vestry
Have campaign planned over summer.
Stewardship of Plant
Form a committee
Have planned work days through out the year to keep up our plant maintenance matters if it looks like we do not care then that is reality.
Renovation of Christian Ed Spaces
Starr Hall paint
Office Exterior Painting
Garden and tree tending
Green Team
Look for grants and tax credits we can get to help off set costs of becoming greener
Look and see what others might be doing in the way of being green.
Have a class on the do’s and don’ts of recycling
Organize Volunteers to take church recycling to dump
Communications
Have communication Sunday 4 times a year not including the annual meeting.
Communications could be the gate keeper for these meetings and what is discussed
Continue to improve the newsletter, website and emails as ways of improving communications
Take on upkeep of bulletin boards except the Photo Board
Hospitality
Form a committee
We do much well but we must incorporate new people into roles at each event.
Teach the history of our traditional events while expanding them to the broader public.
Christian Formation/Education
Form a committee
Have summer speakers once to twice a month June-July-August as a single lecture parish wide class in Starr Hall
Publicize the Pageant outside the parish.
Bring back youth group ages 12-18 once a month Friday nights
Vestry Liaison Positions
Worship - John French
Financial Stewardship - Tom Baxter
Outreach – Phil Shaw
Facilities Stewardship – Pat Hand
Communications – Sallie Roberts
Hospitality – Anne Hager
Christian Formation – Jennie Boyer
Pastoral Care – Richard O’Dell
Incorporation – Kennette Mitchell
The meeting ended at 9:20 PM with Eucharist
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 2/21/10
Pounder, Francis, Mitchell, Boyer, French, O’Dell, Roberts, Schnorrenberg, Baxter, Hager, Kohn, Stuart-Paul, Kubicek
Absent: Shaw, Hand
The meeting began at 12:00 PM with bible study and listening post.
The minutes of the previous vestry meeting were accepted.
Treasurer Note the snow has put it over 4,000 in snow removal and direct deposit is set up for all employees.
Gutters and a light fixture and a window are damaged by the snow and ice Craig to go around and get info for the insurance. Also wishes to look into a new heat pump for the office.
Baxter made motion to make the Green Team a committee. Approved by the vestry with no discussion
Put on the next meeting the evaluation of the service schedule change
July 12-16 Vacation Bible School Day and Night sessions
Lenten intergenerational night 3/16/10 6:30 to 8:30 PM
BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal!
Transformative, Pushes our comfort level out, A Big Idea
Renovate/Update Classrooms for Christian Education
Summer Camp Utilizing Preschool
Renovation of classrooms increases involvement in teaching
We Want to Belong
First impressions are huge
Component of Worship Service that could be carried in to the week.
More modern/interactive worship
A service at a different time
Become a bigger presence in the community invite them in
More of a Merging of Korean/St. Peter’s Congregation
More interaction with preschool
More opportunities to share faith, gifts to help with the community
Involve a larger percentage of the community in out reach projects
Grow spiritually to better prepare us to share out faith.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Absent: Shaw, Hand
The meeting began at 12:00 PM with bible study and listening post.
The minutes of the previous vestry meeting were accepted.
Treasurer Note the snow has put it over 4,000 in snow removal and direct deposit is set up for all employees.
Gutters and a light fixture and a window are damaged by the snow and ice Craig to go around and get info for the insurance. Also wishes to look into a new heat pump for the office.
Baxter made motion to make the Green Team a committee. Approved by the vestry with no discussion
Put on the next meeting the evaluation of the service schedule change
July 12-16 Vacation Bible School Day and Night sessions
Lenten intergenerational night 3/16/10 6:30 to 8:30 PM
BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal!
Transformative, Pushes our comfort level out, A Big Idea
Renovate/Update Classrooms for Christian Education
Summer Camp Utilizing Preschool
Renovation of classrooms increases involvement in teaching
We Want to Belong
First impressions are huge
Component of Worship Service that could be carried in to the week.
More modern/interactive worship
A service at a different time
Become a bigger presence in the community invite them in
More of a Merging of Korean/St. Peter’s Congregation
More interaction with preschool
More opportunities to share faith, gifts to help with the community
Involve a larger percentage of the community in out reach projects
Grow spiritually to better prepare us to share out faith.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Vestry Minutes 1/12/10
Present: Stuart-Paul, Baxter, Francis, Pounder, Kohn, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Hager, Shaw, O’Dell, G. Mitchell, Boyer, French,
Absent: Samuel, A. Mitchell
The meeting began at 7:35 PM with prayer, scripture, & listening post.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by the vestry.
The treasurer presented the proposed budget.
Co-Rector Kohn report: Is trained in the safeguarding the church (sexual exploitation prevention training) vestry is required to do 3 hour training will set a date for us to attend.
Co-Rector Kubicek The railing project is complete and the discretionary fund is still frozen from a check scheme. Kirk assured us that 98% of our clients are good people who just need help.
Senior Warden had nothing to add to her emailed report.
Junior Warden Thanks finance committee for Capital Improvement Fund and when we get a list going he is going to look project manager to help run things.
Boyer made motion to discuss the budget and Hager seconded
Boyer asked what income is steady and dependable in terms of coming in?
Will the escrow get something each month and the answer no.
Shaw asked about the compensation package for Kirk in regards of health insurance.
The answer is the combined comp package of Kirk and MM is equal to one priest.
The vestry voted and the budget was approved.
Advertising- Phone Books Patuxent Publishing, Yellow Pages and Yellow Book These are done for at this point for 2010. John wants a decision for 2011.
Communication Committee will work on this and report on it next meeting.
French reported on vestry Elections- two people have committed to being candidates and several others are considering running.
Vestry Dinner at Hager’s on 1/29/10.
The meeting ended at 8:55 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Absent: Samuel, A. Mitchell
The meeting began at 7:35 PM with prayer, scripture, & listening post.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by the vestry.
The treasurer presented the proposed budget.
Co-Rector Kohn report: Is trained in the safeguarding the church (sexual exploitation prevention training) vestry is required to do 3 hour training will set a date for us to attend.
Co-Rector Kubicek The railing project is complete and the discretionary fund is still frozen from a check scheme. Kirk assured us that 98% of our clients are good people who just need help.
Senior Warden had nothing to add to her emailed report.
Junior Warden Thanks finance committee for Capital Improvement Fund and when we get a list going he is going to look project manager to help run things.
Boyer made motion to discuss the budget and Hager seconded
Boyer asked what income is steady and dependable in terms of coming in?
Will the escrow get something each month and the answer no.
Shaw asked about the compensation package for Kirk in regards of health insurance.
The answer is the combined comp package of Kirk and MM is equal to one priest.
The vestry voted and the budget was approved.
Advertising- Phone Books Patuxent Publishing, Yellow Pages and Yellow Book These are done for at this point for 2010. John wants a decision for 2011.
Communication Committee will work on this and report on it next meeting.
French reported on vestry Elections- two people have committed to being candidates and several others are considering running.
Vestry Dinner at Hager’s on 1/29/10.
The meeting ended at 8:55 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Vestry Minutes 12/14/09
Present: G. Mitchell, J. Boyer, R. O’Dell, P. Hand, P. Shaw, T. Baxter, K. Schnorrenberg, A. Hager, A. Pounder, J. French, Kohn, A Mitchell
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Samuel, Francis
The meeting began at 7:30 PM with prayer scripture and listening post.
The minutes of the previous vestry meeting were accepted.
The parsonage allowance resolution was presented for review and approval.
Motion made by French, Second by G. Mitchell. Vestry approved resolution.
Senior Warden’s report thanks Guy Hager for the window project, Guv Mitchell for assisting with Route 1 meal coordination, Craig Stuart-Paul for directing the pageant, Richard O’Dell for doing the leg work so we can put things out for publicity with the Howard County Board of Tourism.
Tom Baxter talked about proposed budget and stewardship we are at 59 pledges $198, 408.
Finance and Stewardship took a long look at where we have been and where we are presently. Approximately 94% of budget is mandatory expense such as building, payroll, and allocation. That leaves about 6-7% for discretionary mission and outreach.
Tom asks the vestry to think about the numbers and tell the committee what changes are needed via email by December 30th At that point the committee is consultation with the Senior Warden will decide if the vestry needs to have an additional meeting prior to the regularly scheduled January meeting..
John French spoke regarding vestry nominations. John has talked to about ten persons and so far none has committed to run seven have declined three or four people are still considering whether or not to serve. John needs other names to approach.
John would like an announcement from the co-rectors to get them to serve and a letter from Senior Warden and an announcement from vestry member.
The Worship Committee is looking for input from the vestry in how to ask the congregation how they feel regarding our worship changes. Please send any suggestions to John French via email.
We would like to have Bishop Rabb come to celebrate at a celebration of the new ministry of Mary Marguerite as our co-rector. The bishop is presently slated to come April 11 so this may when this event takes place.
Announcement placement change: Pastoral care announcements just before Prayers of the People, general announcements just before reading the Mission Statement at dismissal; the pull-out sheet was noted as an excellent help and may reduce the need for so many announcements; intinction announcement will be printed in the bulletin.
FMM – Route 1 –Guv Mitchell going well more people to feed. Kennette Mitchell is Vice President of the Ellicott City Kiwanis and is going to try to marry our work with route 1 with out reach that they do.
Phil .Shaw –Outreach report Route 1 went a couple of times to work on computers. Route 1 is in need of a monetary donation if possible.
Kirk announced that the McDuffie’s have closed the gap on paying for the Stained Glass window repairs as a memorial gift in honor of Ray Herron.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:10 PM
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Samuel, Francis
The meeting began at 7:30 PM with prayer scripture and listening post.
The minutes of the previous vestry meeting were accepted.
The parsonage allowance resolution was presented for review and approval.
Motion made by French, Second by G. Mitchell. Vestry approved resolution.
Senior Warden’s report thanks Guy Hager for the window project, Guv Mitchell for assisting with Route 1 meal coordination, Craig Stuart-Paul for directing the pageant, Richard O’Dell for doing the leg work so we can put things out for publicity with the Howard County Board of Tourism.
Tom Baxter talked about proposed budget and stewardship we are at 59 pledges $198, 408.
Finance and Stewardship took a long look at where we have been and where we are presently. Approximately 94% of budget is mandatory expense such as building, payroll, and allocation. That leaves about 6-7% for discretionary mission and outreach.
Tom asks the vestry to think about the numbers and tell the committee what changes are needed via email by December 30th At that point the committee is consultation with the Senior Warden will decide if the vestry needs to have an additional meeting prior to the regularly scheduled January meeting..
John French spoke regarding vestry nominations. John has talked to about ten persons and so far none has committed to run seven have declined three or four people are still considering whether or not to serve. John needs other names to approach.
John would like an announcement from the co-rectors to get them to serve and a letter from Senior Warden and an announcement from vestry member.
The Worship Committee is looking for input from the vestry in how to ask the congregation how they feel regarding our worship changes. Please send any suggestions to John French via email.
We would like to have Bishop Rabb come to celebrate at a celebration of the new ministry of Mary Marguerite as our co-rector. The bishop is presently slated to come April 11 so this may when this event takes place.
Announcement placement change: Pastoral care announcements just before Prayers of the People, general announcements just before reading the Mission Statement at dismissal; the pull-out sheet was noted as an excellent help and may reduce the need for so many announcements; intinction announcement will be printed in the bulletin.
FMM – Route 1 –Guv Mitchell going well more people to feed. Kennette Mitchell is Vice President of the Ellicott City Kiwanis and is going to try to marry our work with route 1 with out reach that they do.
Phil .Shaw –Outreach report Route 1 went a couple of times to work on computers. Route 1 is in need of a monetary donation if possible.
Kirk announced that the McDuffie’s have closed the gap on paying for the Stained Glass window repairs as a memorial gift in honor of Ray Herron.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:10 PM
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Vestry Minutes 11/09/09
Present: Schnorrenberg, Kubicek, Kohn, Pounder, O’Dell, Shaw, French, G. Mitchell, P. Hand, Baxter, Boyer,
Absent: Hager, Stuart-Paul, Francis, A. Mitchell, Samuel
The meeting began at 7:32 with prayer, scripture and listening post.
The minutes of the last vestry meeting were accepted by the vestry.
Kubicek- has met with first elevator contractor. Also met with stair lift company and a railing for stairs, some progress on cross for the steeple spoken with fabricator in Tennessee.
Shaw to find out about possibility of cell phone tower on the property
Kohn- Jan 9 Safe Church Adult Sexual Misconduct
Senior Warden’s report guest and new member recap by me otherwise wait and see.
Junior Warden’s report night light may need to get an electrician. List of maintenance issues
Advent Craft Day is we having it? Green Team talked about a family advent craft day. Vesta Ellerbee wants to have a simple knitting class.
John French has started getting a list of names for vestry election together perhaps by next meeting.
Pledges as of today 30 cards $93,702.00.
Dreams – Balanced Budget, Pastoral Care and pledges to 400 in 5 years, bring back the tract rack, bigger presence in the community.
Pledge card in each bulletin; reprint a quote from someone, a dream, a letter from the co-rector’s
The meeting ended at 8:40 PM with Eucharist
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Absent: Hager, Stuart-Paul, Francis, A. Mitchell, Samuel
The meeting began at 7:32 with prayer, scripture and listening post.
The minutes of the last vestry meeting were accepted by the vestry.
Kubicek- has met with first elevator contractor. Also met with stair lift company and a railing for stairs, some progress on cross for the steeple spoken with fabricator in Tennessee.
Shaw to find out about possibility of cell phone tower on the property
Kohn- Jan 9 Safe Church Adult Sexual Misconduct
Senior Warden’s report guest and new member recap by me otherwise wait and see.
Junior Warden’s report night light may need to get an electrician. List of maintenance issues
Advent Craft Day is we having it? Green Team talked about a family advent craft day. Vesta Ellerbee wants to have a simple knitting class.
John French has started getting a list of names for vestry election together perhaps by next meeting.
Pledges as of today 30 cards $93,702.00.
Dreams – Balanced Budget, Pastoral Care and pledges to 400 in 5 years, bring back the tract rack, bigger presence in the community.
Pledge card in each bulletin; reprint a quote from someone, a dream, a letter from the co-rector’s
The meeting ended at 8:40 PM with Eucharist
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Vestry Minutes 10/12/09
Present: Schnorrenberg, Shaw, A. Mitchell, G, Mitchell, Kubicek, Francis, Kohn, Pounder, Boyer, Hager, Baxter, P. Hand, French,
Absent: O’Dell, Samuel, Stuart-Paul,
The meeting began at 7:30 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes were accepted by the vestry.
The treasurer’s report was accepted by vestry.
The rector’s report (Kubicek)
Hosting Jesse delight.
Diane Six thanked for her work on the signs
Joan Stokes trying to deliver altar flowers to people looking for help with this new mission
Christmas Eve services 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Epiphany will be on its date Wednesday January 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM with covered dish at 6:30 PM.
8:30 AM is the larger of the two services attendance is level to a little larger.
Kirk is providing tutorial to a young man about alcohol and drug abuse.
Thanks to anonymous memorial gift of $6,000 and the women of the church giving the No Price Sale $1400. We are on the more than half way toward the goal of 10,000.
The rectors report (Kohn)-New acolytes coming and need vestments washed. Matt Pounder Drew Stone, Aaron Amaker.
Pounder-Try to send agenda items ahead of time.
Worship Communication Sunday needs to be planned KLS to check minutes as to when that was to be done. Also talk about work of the worship committee.
Stewardship Communication Sunday plans
Baxter gave overview of the plan of the meeting.
Discussion then ensued regarding the plans for the 18th.
Kohn went over the plan for the stewardship plan.
Capital Improvement Fund Issue.
See John’s note
John Francis made motion to use funds to pay rectory costs and Hager seconded.
Discussion ensued regarding the Capital Improvement Fund.
Vestry approved the motion.
Route 1 Homeless Ministry
Gina Arents at the behest of Kohn and Kubicek to find some one to be coordinator
If we can not find some one to coordinate the ministry how else can we contribute?
Needs some one to liaison with Route 1 and then send the emails out.
Elevator discussion was had by the vestry and how to approach investigate its doable or not. Kubicek will talk to Stuart-Paul about a plan to investigate elevator feasibility and talk to Holy Apostles Arbutus who has recently installed an elevator.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Absent: O’Dell, Samuel, Stuart-Paul,
The meeting began at 7:30 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes were accepted by the vestry.
The treasurer’s report was accepted by vestry.
The rector’s report (Kubicek)
Hosting Jesse delight.
Diane Six thanked for her work on the signs
Joan Stokes trying to deliver altar flowers to people looking for help with this new mission
Christmas Eve services 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Epiphany will be on its date Wednesday January 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM with covered dish at 6:30 PM.
8:30 AM is the larger of the two services attendance is level to a little larger.
Kirk is providing tutorial to a young man about alcohol and drug abuse.
Thanks to anonymous memorial gift of $6,000 and the women of the church giving the No Price Sale $1400. We are on the more than half way toward the goal of 10,000.
The rectors report (Kohn)-New acolytes coming and need vestments washed. Matt Pounder Drew Stone, Aaron Amaker.
Pounder-Try to send agenda items ahead of time.
Worship Communication Sunday needs to be planned KLS to check minutes as to when that was to be done. Also talk about work of the worship committee.
Stewardship Communication Sunday plans
Baxter gave overview of the plan of the meeting.
Discussion then ensued regarding the plans for the 18th.
Kohn went over the plan for the stewardship plan.
Capital Improvement Fund Issue.
See John’s note
John Francis made motion to use funds to pay rectory costs and Hager seconded.
Discussion ensued regarding the Capital Improvement Fund.
Vestry approved the motion.
Route 1 Homeless Ministry
Gina Arents at the behest of Kohn and Kubicek to find some one to be coordinator
If we can not find some one to coordinate the ministry how else can we contribute?
Needs some one to liaison with Route 1 and then send the emails out.
Elevator discussion was had by the vestry and how to approach investigate its doable or not. Kubicek will talk to Stuart-Paul about a plan to investigate elevator feasibility and talk to Holy Apostles Arbutus who has recently installed an elevator.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
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