Topic

Overview

Findings / Actions / Needs

Budget

Last year our budget was $278,000 and we received $250,000 in pledges.  Our budget was short $6000.   This year we received $220,000 in pledges and have an annual budget of $259,000.   Better space received $82,000 in pledges.

Thanks for your generous support for this year’s budget. 

Better Space

Stewardship council worked with the Better space committee and the capital fund Committee to decide on how we should best proceed to make our church the open and inviting community we all find it to be. 

Currently all three of these group are meeting to decide on how we should best proceed.

Needs for 2012:  There will be need for additional involvement as we move forward.   

Technology

This year we experienced a slow internet connection and wanted to increase the level of technology we currently use.  Contracts were reviewed for the upcoming years.

Our church has new internet service, web hosting site, and new software will be used to keep track of members and coordinate programing.  

Needs for 2012:  The back building needs to have wireless access to the internet.

Spring / Fall Work Day

Each fall and spring the stewardship council plans a day where members are encouraged to help clean the church and work on improving the grounds. 

We were happy to announce that again Anamchara helped in our clean up days this past year. 

Needs for 2012:  Please look forward to announcements which will inform you of our next event.   We are always open to suggestions and feedback.

Scout Hut

Scout hut was removed.

A new smaller shed was purchased for the storage of our lawn equipment.

Needs for 2012:  We would like for a group to formulate a vision for the use, development, and maintenance of the church grounds.

Maintenance

We have had a leaky roof and some wilder visitors  (bats and opossums)

After many trips the roof in the cookie room is no longer leaking. We also needed time to address how the animals have entered the building.

Needs for 2012:  Continued support in the maintenance of our church property.  Including the patching of the ceiling of the cookie area.

Building Use

Many groups and activities take place in the church.

Sadly the Day School has ended after 60 years.

While the church decides on our next mission for our community the choir and the nursery have both moved to better spaces.