ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ACCEPTED VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
In Attendance:
Carol Beightol, Joan Brown,
Opening Devotions:
Carol Beightol led devotions by reading selected passages from the book Dancing Moons, and lead a prayer for our Vestry ministry.
Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as presented.
Correspondence:
No correspondence for April.
Financial Report for April 2005
See Information Kiosk in Parish Hall.
Old Business:
New
After considering the results of the website vote, the following statement was nominated for St. Margaret’s mission statement:
St Margaret’s Emmaus
Loving, Growing and Sharing the Good News
Acceptance of the mission statement was moved by Sally West and seconded by Jenny Wager.
Addressing Vestry Plans
Membership and Communications committees have met. Attendance at the stewardship education seminar proved valuable, Consecration Sunday is planned for the fall of 2005. The Mutual Ministry Review Committee results and long range planning are still on hold. A fixed asset campaign is being contemplated for new lighting, sidewalks and possibly a new roof in the future. Advertisements for the sale of the church van are in the Morning Call weekend editions. Further advertising will be sought. Vestry asking all parishioners to prayerfully consider increasing their pledge.
Mutual Ministries Review Committee Report
No Report
Aspirants: Tom Beightol and Christina Nord
Tom awaiting the letter from Jenny Wager, Andy Werner and Canon Shallcross, to be distributed outside Vestry to sign and send. Christina is ready for discernment fellowship, graduating from Lutheran Theological Seminary in
Visit with the Archdeacon and Controller
No visit is scheduled with the Archdeacon at this time.
New Business:
Number 1 issue – attendance is down (as seen in the Parochial Report), although new faces are “in the pews”. The 2004 Parochial Report was submitted for Vestry approval. Motion was made by Sally West to approve and send to the diocese, seconded by Joan Brown.
Reports on Standing Committees:
Altar Guild – No report
Building and Grounds –Front door frame has been replaced and primed, awaiting estimate for painting. Leak was fixed that caused the damage to door frame, St. Margaret’s sign being re-painted by Ed Jalowiecki
Christian Education - Clergy attended training on determining and preventing sexual abuse. A meeting to discuss low attendance in Sunday school is scheduled for June 12th. One option is to have a multi-grade class. Main emphasis on closing breakfast for all.
Communication – May 23rd meeting rescheduled for June 13th.
ECW – Nine parishioners attended the ECW Annual Meeting at Kirby House. The Lazy Days of Summer book read and discussion is scheduled for late June.
Episco “Pals” – Date of picnic is July 16th, to be held at the Tillotson’s.
Fund-Raising – need to discuss 2006 schedule. Suggested that Carol Beightol be contacted for scheduling of fund raising events from each ministry as not to duplicate efforts. New ideas forming from the stewardship lifters workshop.
In Reach – Andy Halton to will do S.M.I.L E.S. (St. Margaret’s Inreach Laughing and Eating Society)
Membership – Top priorities for committee: Guest Book Procedure, Information Kiosk,
Memorials – portions of the budget is designated, the undesignated portion could possibility be utilized for lighting for nave. Sara to go back to committee.
Outreach – rides needed for Sunday morning services. See Canon Shallcross for particulars
R & E – working towards Heritage Days’ Root Beer Float stand on July 23.
SMNS – No Report
Stewardship - Rector attending national stewardship conference for diocese in
Youth – No Report
Worship Committee –next dates are June 15 at noon, July 25 after 7 pm worship and August 24 after 7 pm worship. Vestry is asked for priority attention to nave lighting. Liturgical Objects and Gestures – May 22, and June 5 – all welcome!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 PM Chaplin: Joan E. Brown
Meeting Closed with Prayer.
Respectfully submitted
Joan E. Brown
This page was updated on 6/24/05
