St Nicholas Episcopal Church Annual Parish Meeting 2014

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Annual Parish Meeting 2014 Who’s In? Following the Spirit to the Future of St. Nick’s.

AGENDA • • • Call to Order/Opening Prayer – Rector Welcome Message – Rector Vestry Election & Snack Distribution – Rector/Parish Life Team Vision, Mission, & Goals – Sr. Warden 2 -Min. Ministry Reports – Ministry Team Leaders Finance & Budget – Treasurer 2015 Stewardship Discernment Discussion – Missioner/Rector Leader Recognition – Rector/Sr. Warden Closing Prayer & Dismissal – Missioner

Table Discussions • You. Tube Video: “A Place to Belong! A Place to Become!” by Adrienne C-B (Ken) • Bible Study – Terri Murphy • Table Talk Questions & Discussion – Shivaun Wilkinson & Marcia Noble WELCOME MESSAGE Thank you! For what you have done. For what you will do. For who you are. For you are becoming. (Thank you!)

VESTRY ELECTIONS Nominees Jim Carlin Alyce Metzroth Mindy Mc. Cartin Ray Palfrey Kim Wong

Table Discussions • You. Tube Video: “A Place to Belong! A Place to Become!” by Adrienne C-B (Ken) • Bible Study – Terri Murphy • Table Talk Questions & Discussion – Shivaun Wilkinson & Marcia Noble VISION “A Place to Belong! A Place to Become!” We are a spiritual home, a safe haven, grounded in Scripture and centered in life, where we are nurtured and challenged in our journey of faith. We welcome all people to join us in worship and prayer, and in joyful service to the community around us. We believe that the only sufficient basis for Christian community is Christ's love for us. We experience that the power of Christ's love can hold us together in the midst of great diversity. We are a strong, independent parish in support of the larger Church.

Table Discussions • You. Tube Video: “A Place to Belong! A Place to Become!” by Adrienne C-B (Ken) • Bible Study – Terri Murphy • Table Talk Questions & Discussion – Shivaun Wilkinson & Marcia Noble STRATEGIES Discernment As individuals, ministries, and as a parish, we operate from a sense of call. We help each other to discern our calls and encourage each other to follow them. Engagement We intentionally and systematically invite everyone in the parish to become as deeply connected, involved, and engaged as they feel called to be. Stewardship As individuals, ministries, and as a parish, we strive to be good stewards of all that God has generously entrusted to us, investing it as God guides us to bring about God’s kingdom in our midst.

REPORTS “The work God has given us to do” • 2 -Minute Ministry Reports – Ministry Leaders • Finance & Budget – Kevin Kettleman • Stewardship & Engagement – Shivaun Wilkinson+

2 -MINUTE MINISTRY REPORTS • • Worship – Ken Howard+ Formation – Shivaun Wilkinson+ Parish Life – Meg Milligan Outreach – Rose Mahan • F. A. H. R. – Elisabeth Monaco Kraft

WORSHIP Why? To uplift and empower the body of Christ. To welcome and engage all people: especially the newcomer & the stranger. Learning? Young and Old Together Announcements: Can’t live with ‘em, Can’t live without ‘em… Next Year? Epiphany epiphanies Lent: Lean, Mad, and Meditative

WORSHIP Upcoming & Exciting? New Ministry Team Leader: Kat Beatty Advent on the Move!…and 8: 00 am? The St. Nicholas Story Christmas Eve with “Character” Opportunities? Join a Worship Guild – Ken/Kat Amazing Grace! – Rose/Karin St. Andrew’s Guild – Shivaun+

FORMATION Why? To assist the body of Christ in exploring how to live out faith in life with Jesus as model & foundation Learning? Godly Summer Play & Messy Elementary. Balancing needs of ages will always be a work in progress. “Topics” getting “Traction. ” Next Year? Formation on Schedule… Expanding the “talent pool” “God on the Move”

FORMATION Upcoming & Exciting? New Christian Formation Team Leader: Lissa Eng Advent: R. A. A. K. Rides Again! – The St. Nicholas Story Lions, Witches & Wardrobes Parent’s Night Out Opportunities? Participating – Lissa/Shivaun+ Teaching, Facilitating, Helping – Lissa/Shivaun+

OUTREACH Why? To transform the world through small deeds done with great love (Christ’s love). Learning? St. Nick’s people like to HELP (Gtown). St. Nick’s people will eat for a good cause: El Hogar (1 st Monday) & Lunch Bunch (3 rd Tuesday). Next Year? Looking for a Lenten Outreach project. “Celebrating Harmony” concert & other interfaith opportunities.

OUTREACH Upcoming & Exciting? New Outreach Ministry Team Leader: Julia Stavridis Thanksgiving Hunger Drive (Giant Cards) Angel Tree flies again! Opportunities? Join the Planning Team – Julia/Ken+ Bring a friend to Lunch Bunch – Karen Kucik Eat for El Hogar (or make a donation – Andy Aviles Share some (Amazing) Grace – watch the video

PARISH LIFE Why? To create a welcoming community where people of faith from all backgrounds can find a spiritual home in the acceptance and challenge of Christ’s love Learning? Parish Life is the connecting tissue of the body of our parish. Parish Life is a great framework for that tissue. We just need to put on a little more muscle. Next Year? Recruiting Team Leaders – Building Up Parish Life Guilds. Focus on Feast Days & Special Days

PARISH LIFE Upcoming & Exciting? Dec 1 -3 (tent. ): Parish Photo Directory Dec 7: An Extra-Special St. Nicholas Day – Meg (in coord) Dec 13: Greening | Partying |Caroling – Meg Milligan Opportunities? “All In” for Inviting, Welcoming, Connecting, & Caring – Meg Join St. Andrew’s Guild (Ministry of Welcome) – Shivaun+ Join another P. L. Ministry Guild – Meg Engagement/Stewardship – Fellowship (Hospitality & Pastoral Care) Communication – Buildings & Grounds

F. A. H. R. Why? To plan and use, in a spiritual and thoughtful manner, and in support of the vision and mission of the Parish, the financial, human & physical gifts entrusted to us by God. Learning? Individual Giving Estimates = Cornerstone of good stewardship. Budgeting is an on-going exercise. An Operating Reserve is essential. Next Year? Final Budget by mid-January. Continue to improve financial communication.

F. A. H. R Upcoming & Exciting (sort of)? New Treasurer for 2015: Carly Woolheater Trees! Discerning our Budget Priorities for 2015 Opportunities? Depositors – Liz Accidental Fundraising Guild Leader – Liz

FINANCIAL REPORT Actual 10/22/14 Income Expenses $232, 284. 69 Budget 2014 $304, 589. 64 Est. Giving 2014 Bdgt-Actual Total $314, 018. 00 $(72, 304. 95) Fav (Unfav) $229, 554. 44 Net Income (Deficit) $2, 730. 25 Avg Wkly Income $5, 530. 59 YTD Income (Deficit) $5, 857. 49 $(326. 91) $(13, 730. 02) Avg Wkly Inc Needed $7, 230. 50 Operating Fund Balance $14, 527. 52 Bdgt-Actual Est. Giving Fav (Unfav) $9, 428. 36

PRELIMINARY BUDGET Income Individual Offerings $313, 610 Estimated Giving $286, 110 Other Offerings $27, 500 Rental Income All Other Sources Total Income $12, 000 $1, 000 $326, 610 Expenses Personnel $184, 229 Program Expenses $22, 800 Buildings & Grounds $25, 200 Office & Administration $31, 821 Mortgage & Capital $61, 560 Total Expenses Net Operating Reserve $325, 610 $1, 000

GIVING ANALYSIS - 2015 Current Giving Data No. Households 100 Weekly Giving Estimate (min) $3 Weekly Giving Estimate (max) $300 Avg Weekly Household Giving Estimate Needed If 50 households give: $121 If 75 households give: $80 If 100 households give: $60

Individual Offerings, $313, 610 Rental Income, $12, 000 Other Sources, $1, 000

Other, $27, 500 Giving Estimates, $286, 110

Mortgage, $61, 560 Ofc/Admin, $24, 728 B&G, $27, 529 Programs, $17, 400 Personnel, $181, 982

Admin, $66, 328 Worship, $105, 777 Parish Life, $49, 160 Outreach, $57, 438 Christian Formation, $46, 907

2015 STEWARDSHIP DISCERNMENT KICKOFF All In: Discerning God at Work and Our Part In It Thanksgiving Invitations 35 Days #Godonthemove wraps up Nov. 30 th The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Topics for Discipleship, Nov. 9 th after church

DISCUSSION/Q&A

STEPPING DOWN Heidi Gant Karen Kucik Vestry (Registrar) – 12/31/14 Vestry – 12/31/14 Marguerite Johnson David Maglott Vestry – 12/31/14 Vestry (Jr. Warden) – 12/31/14 Kevin Kettleman Karin Remington Treasurer – 12/31/14 Worship Team Co-Leader – 9/28/14 Maura Kibbey Chris Zindash Outreach Team Co-Leader – 10/26/14 Reynold (“Kirby”) Kirby-Smith Vestry – 10/26/14 Vestry – 12/31/14

STEPPING UP Kat Beatty Ray Palfrey Worship Team Co-Leader – 10/26/14 Vestry Member – 1/1/15 Jim Carlin Karin Remington Vestry Member – 1/1/15 Amazing Grace Co-Leader – 9/28/14 Lissa Eng Julia Stavridis Christian Formation Leader – 10/26/14 Outreach Ministry Team Leader Alyce Metzroth Kim Wong Vestry Member – 1/1/15 Mindy Mc. Cartin Carly Woolheater Vestry Member – 1/1/15 Treasurer – 1/1/15

ADJOURNMENT & SENDING FORTH