Annual Parish Meeting January 29, 2017
Annual Parish Meeting January 29, 2017
St. Lawrence Episcopal Church Agenda 1. Welcome, Call to Order, and Opening Prayer 2. Approval of Prior Minutes and Consent Reports 3. HFDS Report 4. Revitalization Report 5. Rector’s Report 6. Building Blocks for Financial Health 7. Financial Report and Presentation of the 2017 Budget 8. Recognition of Outgoing Vestry Members 9. Election/Commission of 2017 Vestry 10. Final Blessing and Dismissal
HOPE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (HFDS)
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HFDS 2016 Donations
Corporate Individuals Grants Local Organizations/Businesses Memorials
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Grants & Memorials Corporate Individuals Grants Local Organizations/Businesses Memorials
83% of the cost of appliances covered by Grants & Memorials Page
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HFDS 2017 • Milk every Saturday • Sharing extra milk with PADS sites at First Presbyterian and Methodist churches, The Haven, A Safe Place & House of Peace • Adding perishable items to Food Pantry offerings • Community Garden, May – October • Hope Sprouts – micro greens grown by our Godly Play friends Page
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REVITALIZING OUR PARISH
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Why Revitalize? • We are a vibrant parish today with big dreams and great potential • We can be an even better living example of Christ’s word in action
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Step 1: Mission and Vision
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Process and Purpose
• Key inputs
• Importance – focus, guidance and forward thinking Page
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A Clear Mission and Vision Our Mission – Why We Exist "Growing relationships, serving in community, empowered through worship" Our Vision – What Success Looks Like "A vibrant, engaged community feeding those who hunger in body, mind or spirit, celebrating God's love and offering a spiritual home for all” Page
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Step 2: Revitalization Visits
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Results • Inspired deep thinking • Provided insights • 18 parishioners conducted 54 personal visits • About 40% of parishioners participated • All age groups participated Page
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Major Themes • Families and children
• Outreach / community involvement • Social justice • Ecumenism, fostering understanding and unity
• Friendships • Welcoming newcomers • Pastoral care
• Worship • Formation / feeding the mind • Spiritual growth Page
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Step 3: Revitalization Road Map
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Vision of Success •
The Revitalization Road Map will be designed to: •
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Make St. Lawrence a more vital and relevant part of our own lives and the life of the broader community Grow the parish Ensure the long-term viability of the parish
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Priorities for Action – Drivers of Growth • Outreach and community involvement
• Attracting and engaging members
• Formation
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Attracting and Engaging Members • Expanded outreach to the local community to attract newcomers • Welcoming and integrating newcomers – new initiatives planned by Newcomer Ministry Team • Communication about outreach – internal and external Page
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Outreach and Community Involvement • Lake County United • Living Compass
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Formation • Conversations that Matter • Begun on Jan. 22 with forum on “Holy Listening” led by Vicki Garvey • Parish forums on current topics as they relate to our everyday lives, connecting faith and action
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Revitalization Objectives •
Boost the vitality of St. Lawrence • • •
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Retain existing members Attract new members Members become more deeply engaged in the life of the parish
Strengthen the parish’s financial health •
The means to continuing our revitalization and living out our mission and vision
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BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH
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THE “BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH” SECTION OF THIS MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH OFFICE
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FINANCIAL REPORT AND 2017 BUDGET
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THE “FINANCIAL REPORT AND 2017 BUDGET” SECTION OF THIS MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH OFFICE
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RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING VESTRY MEMBERS Cindy Galisdorfer Dave Jones Lou Prange
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Election and Commission of New Vestry Members
Freda Behm Joe Cardinale Lisa Wooddy (Warden) Page
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St. Lawrence Episcopal Church Agenda 1. Welcome, Call to Order, and Opening Prayer 2. Approval of Prior Minutes and Consent Reports 3. HFDS Report 4. Revitalization Report 5. Rector’s Report 6. Building Blocks for Financial Health 7. Financial Report and Presentation of the 2017 Budget 8. Recognition of Outgoing Vestry Members 9. Election/Commission of 2017 Vestry 10. Final Blessing and Dismissal
HOPE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (HFDS)
Page
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Annual Meeting 2017
HFDS 2016 Donations
Corporate Individuals Grants Local Organizations/Businesses Memorials
Page
4
Annual Meeting 2017
Grants & Memorials Corporate Individuals Grants Local Organizations/Businesses Memorials
83% of the cost of appliances covered by Grants & Memorials Page
5
Annual Meeting 2017
HFDS 2017 • Milk every Saturday • Sharing extra milk with PADS sites at First Presbyterian and Methodist churches, The Haven, A Safe Place & House of Peace • Adding perishable items to Food Pantry offerings • Community Garden, May – October • Hope Sprouts – micro greens grown by our Godly Play friends Page
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REVITALIZING OUR PARISH
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Why Revitalize? • We are a vibrant parish today with big dreams and great potential • We can be an even better living example of Christ’s word in action
Page
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Step 1: Mission and Vision
Page
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Process and Purpose
• Key inputs
• Importance – focus, guidance and forward thinking Page
10
Annual Meeting 2017
A Clear Mission and Vision Our Mission – Why We Exist "Growing relationships, serving in community, empowered through worship" Our Vision – What Success Looks Like "A vibrant, engaged community feeding those who hunger in body, mind or spirit, celebrating God's love and offering a spiritual home for all” Page
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Step 2: Revitalization Visits
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Results • Inspired deep thinking • Provided insights • 18 parishioners conducted 54 personal visits • About 40% of parishioners participated • All age groups participated Page
13
Annual Meeting 2017
Major Themes • Families and children
• Outreach / community involvement • Social justice • Ecumenism, fostering understanding and unity
• Friendships • Welcoming newcomers • Pastoral care
• Worship • Formation / feeding the mind • Spiritual growth Page
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Step 3: Revitalization Road Map
Page
15
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Vision of Success •
The Revitalization Road Map will be designed to: •
• •
Make St. Lawrence a more vital and relevant part of our own lives and the life of the broader community Grow the parish Ensure the long-term viability of the parish
Page
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Priorities for Action – Drivers of Growth • Outreach and community involvement
• Attracting and engaging members
• Formation
Page
17
Annual Meeting 2017
Attracting and Engaging Members • Expanded outreach to the local community to attract newcomers • Welcoming and integrating newcomers – new initiatives planned by Newcomer Ministry Team • Communication about outreach – internal and external Page
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Outreach and Community Involvement • Lake County United • Living Compass
Page
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Formation • Conversations that Matter • Begun on Jan. 22 with forum on “Holy Listening” led by Vicki Garvey • Parish forums on current topics as they relate to our everyday lives, connecting faith and action
Page
20
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Revitalization Objectives •
Boost the vitality of St. Lawrence • • •
•
Retain existing members Attract new members Members become more deeply engaged in the life of the parish
Strengthen the parish’s financial health •
The means to continuing our revitalization and living out our mission and vision
Page
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BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH
Page
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THE “BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH” SECTION OF THIS MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH OFFICE
Page
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FINANCIAL REPORT AND 2017 BUDGET
Page
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THE “FINANCIAL REPORT AND 2017 BUDGET” SECTION OF THIS MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH OFFICE
Page
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RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING VESTRY MEMBERS Cindy Galisdorfer Dave Jones Lou Prange
Page
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Election and Commission of New Vestry Members
Freda Behm Joe Cardinale Lisa Wooddy (Warden) Page
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