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Purpose ~ To elect five persons to serve on the Vestry of Christ Church for term of three yers nd until their successors re elected nd qulified. ~ To receive reports on the finnces, mission, nd ministry of Christ Church. ~ To ct upon other mtters pproprite to nd concerning the life of the prish. About the Vestry Membership on the Vestry t Christ Church is mde up of fifteen ly men nd women elected for three-yer terms t the Annul Meeting in Jnury. Ech yer five new members re elected from mong t lest ten nominted by the Vestry Nominting Committee. Additionl nomintions my be mde by petition. No Vestry person my be elected to succeed himself/ herself; however, former Vestry member who hs been out of office for t lest one yer my be elected for new three-yer term. The members of the Vestry serve s ly leders in working with the clergy nd stff in plnning, implementing nd evluting the vrious spects of prish progrms. The Vestry hs responsibility for providing the funds necessry to support the ctivities of the church, including the slries of its clergy nd stff nd necessry mintennce nd repirs to the physicl fcilities. Ech yer the Vestry elects s its officers Senior nd Junior Wrdens, Tresurer, Secretry, ssistnts to ech of these if needed, nd Chncellor (usully n ttorney) to supervise the legl ffirs of the prish. The Vestry meets once month or s nnounced. Prishioners re welcome to ttend. The 2015 Vestry Cndidtes re: Richrd Best Dvid M. Gskin Hether Hkim Mike Hix Lynnette Innce Kren Kienbum Christer D. Lucnder George Port Dvid K. Wllce Brendn Wlsh Voting Requirements - Who is Eligible to Vote? Eligibility to vote t Prish meeting, shll be restricted to those Bptized persons of sixteen yers of ge, or over, who, for six months prior to such meeting, hve been regulr worshippers t Christ Church Grosse Pointe. Voting Instructions Voting for membership of the Vestry shll be by written bllots cst by the eligible voters present t the nnul meeting. No bllot shll be counted unless it shll hve been voted for the sme number of nominees s there re vcncies to be filled on the Vestry. As required by the Cnons of the Diocese of Michign nd the lws of the Stte of Michign, no nominee shll be declred elected to the Vestry unless he or she shll hve received t lest mjority of ll the vlid votes cst. If more nominees thn necessry to fill the vcncies shll hve received mjority of the vlid votes cst, the nominees receiving the highest number of votes shll be declred elected. If fewer nominees thn necessry to fill the vcncies shll hve received mjority of the vlid votes cst, then only those cndidtes receiving mjority of votes shll be declred elected. Additionl bllots shll be tken until ll of such vcncies shll hve been filled. If dditionl bllots re required, number of nominees equl to twice the number of remining vcncies to be filled shll be eligible for election. These nominees shll be those individuls not elected on the preceding bllot receiving the highest numbers of votes on tht bllot. This process shll continue until ll vcncies re filled. If fter ny bllot vcncy remins to be filled nd tie occurs, blloting shll continue until the tie is broken. u Annul Meeting 2015 2
Annul Celebrtion of Prish Ministries nd Meeting 3 Annul Meeting 2015 Holy Euchrist The Rev d. Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Annul Meeting Agend Cll to Order The Rev d. Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Opening Pryer The Rev d. Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Appointments by the Chir Secretry-Edwrd White Chief Teller-Helen Sntiz Approvl of the Minutes 2013 nd 2014 Annul Prish Meetings June 15, 2014 Specil Meeting Introduction of the Vestry Nominees nd First Bllot Acknowledgement of Written Reports Mry Trost, Senior Wrden Outrech Impct 2014 Penny Biler, CEO - City Yer Detroit nd Youth Progrm Address by the Senior Wrden Mry Trost Outrech Impct 2014 Dion Roberson, Mnger After School Progrm - Alterntives for Girls Outrech Impct 2014 Jerry Peterson, Executive Director - Ruth Ellis Center Report of the Tresurer Lynne Cmeron Wrden Apprecitions John Snyder, Junior Wrden Rector Apprecitions The Rev d. Andrew Vn Culin Report of the Tellers (s soon s vilble) (Additionl bllots s necessry) Closing Pryer The Rev d. Andrew Vn Culin Adjournment nd Reception The Vestry will briefly retire to Bicknell Librry
2014 Highlights of Our Life The Reverend Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Der People of Christ Church nd Our Friends, Wht s your thing? We ll hve something, perhps even two things tht re ours; tht thing tht we stnd for, tht thing tht drives us or focuses our hert nd our mind. Innovtion, efficiency, beuty, rt nd cretivity, completion, or success (however you define it); nd the list goes on nd on. And while we might like ny number of these things, t the end of the dy only one or two will relly, truly, drw us in nd drive us onwrd. This question ought to be sked of ny community s well. Wht is our thing? Why re we here? Wht drws us in nd gthers us together? It is esy, of course, when we sk such questions to get distrcted by ll the ctivity of life, ll the things tht we do, s if the ctivity itself is the purpose nd the end. We know, of course, tht this is not so; ctivity does not equl purpose, but the dnger of their confusion is there ll the sme. This is especilly true when we undertke such things s n nnul report. It s esy in the pges tht follow to cpture wht we hve done, nd to tell of ll the ctivities tht hve demnded our time nd ttention, but tht ought not suffice. Through it ll we must keep our eye on the purpose of it ll, wht it is tht hs drwn us in nd gthered us together. And so, with bit of trepidtion, it gives me gret plesure to present the 2014 Christ Church A. The pges tht follow will ttempt to cpture not only the myrid of ctivities nd ministries tht we conduct s Christin community, but the myrid wys tht we strive together to provide to visitors nd old friends like, trnsforming encounter with God, for tht is our one thing to bring God nd people together. And so s we begin new yer in ministry here in Grosse Pointe, I will continue my pryer for you tht your life my continue to be shped nd trnsformed by your encounter with God here, within these wlls nd within the embrce of this community of fith, t Christ Church Grosse Pointe. With ffection nd every blessing, The Rev d Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Annul Meeting 2015 4
2014 Senior Wrden Mry Trost Der Friends, The yer 2014 hs been whirlwind of chnge nd refocus s we moved forwrd in our first full yer guided by the ledership of our tenth Rector, Drew. We ve experienced chllenges; events nd opportunities were not lwys wht they hd been in yers pst. There were disppointments for some when certin expecttions, whether voiced or ssumed, were not met with the speed desired or outcome nticipted. However, we lso completed some mjor tsks nd continue with others tht better position us for our future growth. These ccomplishments need to be celebrted nd we need to mintin our drive to move forwrd. In fll of 2013 the Vestry pproved the 2014 Resource Pln with fundmentl gol to support the growth of stff to develop nd led ministry nd mngement. To produce the exceptionl progrmming nd dministrtion expected nd deserved by this prish, we needed to ttrct, identify nd hire tlented individuls. A creful nd deliberte process resulted in the ddition of committed individuls including Jmes Gry (Worship Coordintor), Christin Hnsen (Child, Youth nd Fmily Formtion), Tripp Kennedy (Assistnt Orgnist), Dine Wrd (Finnce nd Administrtion), nd Lynne Wyne (Communictions). To support our expnded worship life nd pstorl cre, we lso welcomed the Rev. Robert Hrt s Assisting nd Interim Associte Priest. Efforts continued in the fll with the work to ttrct vibrnt Curte nd Associte Priest. And even throughout the busy Advent nd Christms seson, the serch is ongoing to identify new Fcilities Director fter the retirement of our beloved Michel Fournier. In prllel with the expnsion of our stff, the Buildings nd Grounds group, Vestry, nd prish ddressed our clergy housing position. Recognizing the extent of repirs nd improvements needed to our prsonge on Grnd Mris nd the current mrket conditions, we moved forwrd with the preprtions of Grnd Mris for sle. At the sme time we locted new prsonge opportunity on Neff Rod in Grosse Pointe City. The resounding pprovl by the prish t our Specil Prish Meeting in June confirmed the excitement nd vision of the prish to be redy to use clergy housing to further our ministry. By July 31, we successfully closed both trnsctions nd egerly looked forwrd to using the Rdnor Circle nd Neff Rod properties in new nd cretive wys. Guided by the unflgging energy of our Tresurer Lynne Cmeron, the business office successfully negotited the chnge to new chrt of ccounts nd the completion of n officil udit for 2012 nd review for 2013. We re now using new coordinted ccounting system, blnce sheet, nd budgetry process tht reflect ll fiscl business of the church. The work by Lynne, the Finnce group led by Butch Wrdwell, Drew, nd now Dine ws exemplry nd their dediction to this grueling tsk will serve us well in the yers to come. Our Formtion life continues to grow. Building on the firm foundtion of the countless volunteers led by Trcey Torosin nd Nncy Osborn through August, Christin Hnsen hs re-energized our Child, 5 Annul Meeting 2015 We must never forget tht our pssions come from our collective desire to do good, to live into the chllenges of being humn nd yet strive to be better.
Youth nd Fmily Ministries. We ll continue to smile s we wtch the growing numbers of children excitedly tril fter Christin for Gospel redings, Children s Chpel, Sundy School, youth events, mission trip plnning, fmily events, nd more. The hunger for youth nd dult Confirmtion is being fed with full yer of clsses to foster fith development under the guidnce of Christin, Fr. Bob nd Fr. Drew. Our Rector s Forums hve now developed into fuller schedule of Sundy events including those specific to the study of liturgy, n pprecition for our Detroit community, nd the joys of fellowship. We cme together in incresing numbers for the hllmrks of our Christin yer- Holy Week, Ester, Pentecost, Advent nd Christms. Our Christms Lessons nd Crols service ws overflowing with congregnts nd visitors joined together in nticiption of Christms joy. We cme together on Wednesdy evenings in fellowship, n intergenertionl mix filled with lughter, full bellies, nd sense of fun before we moved off to our individul ctivities. We cme together to shre our love of music, be it in worship or s our gift to our greter community. We cme together to host our 30th Annul Antiques Show nd our festive Gifts nd Greens, not only showcsing our beutiful prish but lso working together to support ministry beyond our wlls. Throughout October nd November, we engged in helthy discussion nd debte bout the resources needed to sustin our new progrmming, to complete our stffing needs, nd to direct our resources to build our future. The response nd ttendnce t Stewrdship receptions, n opportunity to commune nd re-commit to our shred vision ws hertening. And so t its November meeting, the Vestry dopted bold $2.5 million 2015 Resource Pln which chllenges ll to increse personl pledging nd invests vilble funds to meet our gols. We re responding. The 2014 fiscl yer ended with pledged support greter thn wht ws reflected in the 2014 Resource Pln. And the erly response to our 2015 gols is one of incresed individul commitment with n verge increse of lmost $300 per pledge. Our work hs not been without chllenges, moments of doubt, nd difference of opinion nd it will continue to be so. But those opportunities hve been nd will be driven by our shred sense of love for Christ Church. We must never forget tht our pssions come from our collective desire to do good, to live into the chllenges of being humn nd yet strive to be better. Now more thn ever I remin grteful for the devotion nd courge of so mny to join together to move hed, be they our Rector Drew, every member of the Vestry, our countless volunteers, or the individuls in communl pryer in worship. And I egerly look forwrd to our shred experiences s we grow in our reltionship with God nd one with nother. Yours in love nd fith, Mry Trost Annul Meeting 2015 6
2014 Junior Wrden John Snyder The Junior Wrden t Christ Church hs typiclly overseen nd worked with the Prish Resources Committees, tht is, Buildings nd Grounds, Finnce, Investment, nd Stewrdship. He/she works closely with the Senior Wrden nd of course the Rector. The burden of this office hs been considerbly lightened with the very cpble ledership of our Senior Wrden for the pst yer, Mry Trost, nd nturlly our energetic nd visionry Rector. We three meet weekly to discuss the detils of dily prish life, to pln the monthly Vestry meetings, nd to encourge involvement of ech Vestry member nd mny in the congregtion into the life of this gret prish. The seculr spects of the life of Christ Church re in good hnds with the ble stff support Fr. Drew hs hired in the Director of Prish Resources, Dine Wrd. She hs mde my job, nd tht of mny on the Vestry, one of oversight nd dvice rther thn hnds on mngement. The Finnce Committee s work on the Resource Pln (red Budget) hs been one of review without nit-picking ech nd every line of the Pln. While it hs tken longer thn we nticipted to hve ll of the personnel in plce, now tht they re here, we re now blessed with very cpble ledership nd support to the Rector, nd Fr. Drew knows this, llowing him to do the work he ws clled to do crry out the Vision for Christ Church in very creful, plnned wy. We hve begun policy review guiding the Prish in its budgeting nd investment ctivities for the Endowment nd the Reserve Funds. We hve much clerer picture of the finncil stte of the Prish, nd the stte we re in. We re in good stte, buttressed by very positive investment performnce in our Endowment nd Resource ssets. Our Tresurer will report seprtely on the numbers, but they re very positive nd reflect growing support from the Congregtion t lrge. The rel estte issues the Church delt with this pst yer hve us in very good position for the future. We nticipte being better stewrds of our rel nd tngible ssets, so tht the clergy occupying the properties cn be proud of their own situtions. The Junior Wrden ttended, with others, the nnul Diocesn Convention held in lte October. While the Convention ws conventionl to my mind, there ws one significnt resolution voted upon, tht being Resolution 7 Solutions to Gun Violence, submitted by the CCGP Tsk Force on Gun Violence. An rticle bout the Resolution ppered in the Detroit Free Press on Mondy, November 3, which this Wrden felt ws little drmtic nd not relly ccurte reporting. (See the online rticle t: http://www.freep.com/ story/news/locl/2014/11/03/episcopl-church-michigngun-resolution/18382335/) It ws gret to hve our Tsk Force represented there. The Junior Wrden hs been ble to bring concerns conveyed to him by members of the congregtions to the Rector nd stff. And he hs helped verblize nd put into prctice the vision for Christ Church. Hving been t mny of the myrid services offered t Christ Church, both trditionl (Sturdy/ Sundy) nd new (weekdy) s well s the memoril services (funerls nd bptisms), I find tht they spek to the spiritul needs of the prticipnts, the congregtion nd the formtion desires of us ll. I hve been fed emotionlly nd physiclly with ech pryer, ech euchrist, ech reflection our clergy stff offer. When I ccepted the Vestry s cll nd nomintion to serve s Junior Wrden, it hd been with some trepidtion. I needn t hve fered, but rther rejoice nd continue to do so in this work nd in the opportunity nd privilege to serve you, the whole of Christ Church. u 7 Annul Meeting 2015
2014 Worship Ministries REPORT The Reverend Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Purpose: At the hert of our common life together stnds our common worship. As community, we gther throughout the week to worship nd pry, offering ourselves in common voice to God. In dditionl to our principl worship services on Sundy morning, dily commitment to worship is mintined in Sint Mrgret s Chpel with weekdy services of Morning nd Evening Pryer, nd the celebrtion of the Holy Euchrist on Wednesdy evenings. Ministries: Acolytes Altr Guild Euchristic Ministers Flower Guild Greeters Lectors Ushers Vergers People Served: In ddition to our weekdy services, over 23,000 people worshipped t one of the 325 Sundy nd specil services held t Christ Church. Additionlly, our Evensong nd Specil Evening Services provided nerly 2,500 people the opportunity for quiet reflection in the Anglicn chorl trdition. Acknowledgments nd Thnk You: Worship t Christ Church would be nerly impossible without the countless volunteers tht offer their time to support our worship services. From the Altr Guild to the Vergers, Acolytes nd Ushers, Lectors nd Intercessors, Greeters nd Flower Guild, the number of volunteers on Sundy nd throughout the yer is stggering. Currently, nerly 100 people volunteer in the criticl worship ministries t lest 25 of whom re volunteering on ny given Sundy. Two volunteers, however, need specil recognition Cndy Sweeny nd Lynnette Innce. As Flower Guild Director, Cndy hs mrvelously overseen the preprtion of flowers for ll of our worship services, often quietly rrnging flowers on her own. Similrly, Lynnette, s Director of the Altr Guild, hs expertly coordinted the Altr Guild preprtions for ll of our worship services for severl yers. In dditionl to coordinting clendrs nd prepring new members, Lynnette often comes in unscheduled to lend hnd to her excellent tem. 2014 Highlights: The Flower Guild: Under the exceptionl ledership of Cndy Sweeny, the flower guild continues to provide countless florl rrngements of exceptionl beuty to enhnce our worship experience. Arrngements re regulrly provided for the High Altr, Sint Mrgret s Chpel, nd the Nrthex. The Dily Office: The Dily Office hs found smll, committed, core community tht gthers regulrly throughout the week, especilly for Morning Pryer. These simple sid services continue to provide our community quiet opportunity for reflection, reformtion, nd re-connection with one nother nd with God in our lives. Euchristic Minister Trining: Fr. Bob Hrt led Euchristic Ministry Trining for 20 this fll, providing new nd sesoned Euchristic Ministers good refresher in this importnt ministry. Worship Coordintor: The ddition of Jmes Gry s Worship Coordintor hs improved our preprtion for worship by supporting our worship ministers (professionl nd volunteer) with needed informtion, coordintion, nd guidnce. 2015 Priorities: In 2015 we will continue our pursuit of excellence in worship with incresed ttention to our preprtion nd volunteer trining. To Volunteer: If you re interested in volunteering with ny of our worship ministries, plese contct Jmes Gry (jgry@christchurchgp. org) or ny of the Christ Church clergy. Annul Meeting 2015 8
2014 Adult Christin Formtion The Reverend Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Purpose: Our Adult Formtion ministry seeks to nurture dults s disciples through the life-long journey of fith. Ministries: The Ctechumente The Cloister Bookshop The Rector s Forum The Sweeny Lecture Series Christ Church Spiritulity Center People Served: Over 75 people prticipte weekly in our regulrly scheduled dult formtion progrms, the Rector s Forum nd the Ctechumente. 2014 Highlights: Rector s Forum Series on Detroit: With the help of Bruce Birgbuer, we hve orgnized four-prt series looking t the Detroit renissnce through four key lenses: Eduction, Public Finnce nd Bnkruptcy, Public Sfety, nd Economic Redevelopment. In the fll of 2014 we were grteful to host Ms. Tny Allen (CEO of the Skillmn Foundtion), nd Judge Rosen t the Rector s Forum. This spring we look forwrd to hering from Chief Jmes Crig (Police Chief, Detroit Police Deprtment), nd Mtt Cullen s they continue the converstion. The Ctechumente: Fr. Drew hs introduced 30-week formtion progrm for Adult Bptism, Reception, or Confirmtion. This foundtionl course explores the fundmentls of our fith s we explore the Bible, our Anglicn heritge, nd the prctices of fithful living. The Spiritulity Center: The Spiritulity Center continues under the ledership of Fr. Ron Spnn. 2015 Priorities: In 2015, we will look to expnding our dult formtion on Wednesdy evenings nd Sundy mornings. To Volunteer: If you re interested in prticipting in clss, or perhps teching clss, plese contct MryAnn DeAngelo (mdengelo@christchurchgp.org) or ny of the Christ Church clergy. 9 Annul Meeting 2015
2014 Prish Life The Reverend Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Purpose: Our Prish Life ministries exist to build community committed to serving God nd our neighbor through the ministries Christ Church. Ministries: Christ Church Bkers ** Christ Church Cooks** Dughters of the King Euchristic Visitors Foyer Groups Funerl Ministry Greeters Guild of the Christ Child Newcomer Ministry Newcomer Receptions Prish Gtherings Stephen Ministers Support Group Ministries (Alzheimers, AA, Debtors Anon.) Ushers Wedding Coordintors Women s Dinner Group (ministries bove mrked with ** re in the process of formtion) People Served: Dre we sy everyone? Sundy hospitlity, the Christ Church Christms Prty, Strwberry Shortcke on the front lwn nd every other opportunity for fellowship nd to mke new friends in fith, or to cre for friend in need is n expression of our Prish Life ministry t work. 2014 Highlights: Funerl Ministry: Under the ledership of Kthy Willims, our Funerl Ministry Committee provided exceptionl hospitlity to grieving fmilies, friends, nd guests t over 20 funerls. Foyer Groups: Our foyer group ministry continues under the ledership of Mike nd Mry Bmford. Currently, eight groups with 62 members re meeting. Keep your eyes open for the next opportunity to join foyer group! Wednesdys t Christ Church: Begn this fll s n opportunity for fith, fellowship, nd formtion, the hert of the evening is our community dinner which regulrly serves over 70 on Wednesdy evenings. The Fll Te: Over 75 guests gthered t the Rectory for our nnul Fll Te. 2015 Priorities: In 2015 we look to form two new ministries: Christ Church Cooks nd Christ Church Bkers. Acknowledgments nd Thnk You: No ministry is possible without countless volunteers, nd Prish Life is no exception. Thnk you to ll who hve bked dozen cookies, served up bowl of strberry shortcke, or kindly greeted newcomer to Christ Church. Your support dds immense wrmth nd ffection to our common life! To Volunteer: If you re interested in volunteering with our Prish Life ministries or to prticipte in prish life event, plese contct MryAnn DeAngelo (mdengelo@christchurchgp.org) or ny of the Christ Church clergy. Annul Meeting 2015 10
G et Involved! Plese indicte which ministries you re interested in knowing more bout or volunteering with nd member of the stff or ministry will contct you shortly. Plese fill out this form nd submit to Mrynn dengelo t the Reception Desk Nme Tody s Dte Contct Emil Phone (Home) Phone (Cell) Worship Ministries Prish Life Ministries Altr Guild Acolytes Euchristic Ministers Flower Guild Greeters Lectors Ushers Vergers Other... Christ Church Cooks Christ Church Bkers Dughters of the King Euchristic Visitors Foyer Group (Prticipnt) Foyer Group (Cptin) Funerl Reception Tem Prish Gtherings Tem Stephen Minister Wedding Coordintor Women s Dinner Group Other... Outrech Ministries Children / Youth Ministries Outrech Funding Service Projects Hbitt Projects Crossrods Soup Kitchen Christms Gift Exchnge Shelter Week Mel Tem Other... Middle School Youth Progrm High School Youth Progrm Mission Trip Volunteer Pizz Lunch Sundy School Techer Children s Chpel Leder Soccer Cmp Volunteer Guild of the Christ Child MOPs Ministry Tem Other... Adult Formtion Music Ministries The Ctechumente The Spiritulity Center Cloister Bookshop Adult Formtion Clsses Adult Formtion Advisory Cmt. Other... Boys Choir Girls Choir Schol Christ Church Chorle Antiques Show Music Advisory Committee Other... Stewrdship nd support Ministries Buildings nd Grounds Adopt--Grden Christ Church Crew Rose Grden Volunteers Finncil Administrtion Finnce Committee Audit Committee Investment Committee Tellers Communictions Grphic Design Production Support Website Mintennce Generl Administrtion / Support Receptionist Milings Other... 11 Annul Meeting 2015
2014 Outrech Ministries The Reverend Andrew Vn Culin, Rector Purpose: Our Outrech Ministries exist to provide intentionl outrech opportunities nd prtnerships tht trnsform the community of Christ Church nd those whom we serve. Ministries: Anti-Gun Violence Tsk Force Christms Gift Project Crossrods Soup Kitchen Hbitt for Humnity Projects Messih Prtnership Outrech Funding Shelter Week Mel Prep People Served: There were too mny to count! From the Crossrods Soup Kitchen, to struggling fmilies tht received new jckets through 2014, to young students prticipting in progrms sponsored by City Yer Detroit, nd recipients of our Christ Church Gift Project, the impct of Christ Church Outrech is brod nd deep. Your generosity nd time hve helped to chnge lives here in Grosse Pointe, in Detroit, nd beyond! Volunteers Utilized: Hundreds of people volunteered to extend the love of Christ beyond our wlls. Together our Soup Kitchen cooks nd hosts, our Christms elves nd Antiques Show volunteers, nd countless other volunteers hve worked to mke Christ s love rel. One volunteer, however, needs specil note. For countless yers, she hs shephered our reltionship with Church of the Messih, quietly orgnized our Christms Gift Project, nd stedfstly kept Christ Church connected to the importnt work of Hbitt for Humnity. When you hve moment, join me in thnking Helen Sntiz for her tireless work in service nd love to those beyond the wlls of Christ Church! 2014 Highlights: Anti-Gun Violence Tsk Force: The Anti-Gun Violence Tsk Force continues to work to bring wreness to nd to seek meningful wys to reduce gun-violence in Americ. Under their ledership, the 2014 Annul Convention to the Diocese of Michign pssed resolution dvocting n environment free from the culture of gun violence. Outrech Funding: The Outrech Funding Ministry provided over $60,000 in grnts to 18 re gencies extending God s love nd presence beyond the wlls of Christ Church. 2014 recipients included: Affirmtions: $1000 Alterntives for Girls: $5000 Bishop Myson Scholrship: $3000 Bound Together Pontic: $7000 Buckets of Rin: $3000 Church of the Messih: $2000 Crossrods: $2000 Five Tlents: $1000 Hbitt GP Prtners: $6000 Lke House: $6000 Mriners Inn: $2000 Rector s Discretionry Fund: $5000 Ruth Ellis Center: $5000 Services for Older Citizens (SOC): $2000 St. Frncis Retret: $500 St. Pul Outrech (Elk Rpids): $2000 Vist Mri: $1500 Youth Works Detroit: $1000 Crossrods Soup Kitchen: 80 volunteers from Christ Church helped to provide 1,933 chili lunches in 2014 tht served 1500 guests to Crossrods Soup Kitchen. Christms Gift Project: Thnks to the mny prticipnts from Christ Church nd the ledership of Helen Sntiz, nd bout 12 volunteers, we purchsed 112 gifts donted from 100 prishioners s prt of our nnul Christ Church Gift Project. 2015 Priorities: The newly formed Outrech Advisory Committee is exploring new opportunities for service nd wys to expnd our outrech ministries. To Volunteer: If you re interested in volunteering with ny of our outrech ministries, plese contct MryAnn DeAngelo (mdengelo@christchurchgp.org) or ny of the Christ Church clergy. Annul Meeting 2015 12
2014 Music Scott Hnoin, Director of Music nd Orgnist Purpose: The principl mission of the music progrm t Christ Church is to offer, t the highest stndrd possible, prises to God through ledership in music nd liturgy. The progrm lso supports the eduction of children through intensive musicl tuition. Ministries: Choir of Men nd Boys Choir of Men nd Girls Christ Church Chorle Christ Church Schol Antiques Show Soring Sounds in Scred Spce Series of Concerts nd Specil Services 2014 Highlights: The choirs hve spent the yer singing services nd concerts t consistently high level of chievement. With our series of concerts nd specil services, Soring Sounds in Scred Spce, the Christ Church choirs hve offered 19 evensongs, Requiem mss, Advent nd Epiphny Processions, nd Christms nd Ester Lessons nd Crols. The series hs lso presented nine concerts this pst yer involving the Christ Church Chorle, the Christ Church Schol, nd guest musicins from the surrounding re nd beyond. In ddition, this pst seson we continued our festive liturgies on the Fest of the Presenttion, the Fest of the Annuncition, the Fest of the Ascension, nd Antiques Show weekend. The Choir of Men nd Boys trveled for 15 dys to Englnd nd Wles this pst yer nd performed nine services in Exeter Cthedrl, Wells Cthedrl, Bristol Cthedrl, Bngor Cthedrl, St. Dvid s Cthedrl, nd Brecon Cthedrl. In the spring, we formed the Music Advisory Committee which is mde up of representtive choir prents, professionl singer, the Antiques Show Chirs, the Music Events Coordintor, nd the Worship Coordintor. The principl function of the MAC is to fcilitte communiction to nd from constituents within the music progrm nd to llow for visioning nd the floting of ides s we continue to improve nd expnd our music progrm. The 30th nnul Antiques Show occurred My 30-June 1, 2014. The show offered beutiful ntiques from more thn 30 delers from round the country nd fetured Antiques Evlution Dys, continentl brekfst nd behind-thescenes show tours s well s lectures by Dr. Kenneth Myers nd Curt DiCmillo. Revenue ws generted through dvertising, silent uction, prties, specil events nd ticket sles. The net profit for the Show ws over $65,000 which ws llocted to the Music nd Outrech Ministries per Vestry direction. In June, we welcomed 19 new choristers into the progrm (nine boys nd ten girls) nd begn the fll seson with 22 boys nd 23 girls. At the conclusion of the progrm yer, the choirs recorded new CD entitled On Christms Night tht ws lter relesed in Advent. In July, Fr. Drew nnounced the hiring of Dexter Kennedy s our new Assistnt Orgnist. Fr. Drew lso nnounced the ppointment of Joseph Dniel to the newly creted honorry position of Artist in Residence. 2015 Priorities: Our principl thrust for the yers to come will be the recruitment of girls nd boys to the choirs. In ddition to dding choristers to fill the vilble slots in the choirs, we look for girls nd boys with herty ppetite for singing nd level of tlent nd commitment pproprite to the musicl rigors of the Christ Church music progrm. In ddition, we will continue to offer progrms during the coming yer which look to energize our current membership roster s well s encourge visitors to Christ Church. Through our rigorous dvertising with our locl clssicl rdio sttion, WRCJ, nd through socil networking sites nd locl medi, we hve reched n ever-growing mrket of interested ptrons in southestern Michign. We hve seen the positive results in our ttendnce t specil services nd concerts s we welcome more nd more visitors to Christ Church. In 2015, the Antiques Show will undergo re-brnding process during which we will introduce, The Antiques, Grden, nd Design Show t Christ Church celebrting its 31st yer. We lso will look to increse stff support nd ledership for finncil ccounting, communictions, nd fcilities. Acknowledgment nd Thnk You: Thnk you to ll of those who sing in the choirs, the fmilies nd friends who drive our choristers to rehersls nd services, those who serve on the Music Advisory Committee, the ushers nd greeters tht serve during concerts nd specil services, our pledging fmilies nd concert ptrons who donte to nd ttend the events on the Soring Sounds in Scred Spce series. Contct: Scott Hnoin, Director of Music nd Orgnist 313. 885-4841 x 102 Fx: 313.885.7019 shnoin@christchurchgp.org 13 Annul Meeting 2015
2014 Children, Youth, nd Fmily Ministries Christin Hnsen, Director of Children, Youth nd Fmily Ministries Purpose: Gther Together, Grow in Fith, nd Serve God in the World Ministries: Children s Chpel Church School (Three Yers Old High School) Co-Op Nursery Fmily Ministry Guild of the Christ Child MOPs Nursery Cre Pizz Lunch Youth Group 2014 Highlights: Children Updted nd improved the Holy Communion Curriculum 10 bptisms in 2014 fcilitted by the hrd work of the Guild of the Christ Child Re-vmped the Children s Chpel formt to include lectionry-bsed story nd group pryer Nursery cre provided during services, evensong, nd specil events (hired new nursery cre worker in October) Growth of MOPs to 30+ members (meet once month in the Undercroft) Youth Forming reltionship with Sint Michel s through monthly Episcopl Youth Community (EYC) events: High Ropes Course, DeBuck s Hlloween Corn Mze, Lser Tg, Christms Photo Scvenger Hunt, etc. Strted Confirmtion Clss in October 2014 for youth 9th grde nd bove will be confirmed in My Youth Spghetti Dinner 2014: 11+ youth nd dult leders cooked pst dinner for the prish following Evensong nd rised $481 towrds the mission trip this summer Crossrods 2014: 30+ youth nd dults from CCGP served mels in November Development of seprte middle nd high school church school Fmilies Strted new ministry events: Fmily BBQ t the Rectory nd Cookies, Crds, nd Crols Production of Fmily Ministries newsletter sent out electroniclly every Wednesdy Sesonl Events Sint Frncis Sundy 2014: fourpony crousel, bounce house, nd 25-30 niml petting zoo Sundy School Christms Prty 2014, included Christms-themed gmes, cookie decorting, photo booth, crols, nd ornment crfts Christms Eve crèche procession involving 15+ children nd youth shepherds 2015 Priorities: Develop Children, Youth, nd Fmily Ministries dvisory committee Summer progrmming: Soccer Cmp, VBS, nd Summer Fun Dys Get license nd begin hiring process for Prent s Dy Out to open in Fll 2015 (previously known s Mother s Dy Out) Increse our children s ministry progrm offerings nd recruit volunteers to help fcilitte them Hire one more nursery cre worker to seprte the bbies nd older children Offer Godly Ply trining before Fll 2015 Acknowledgment nd Thnk You: Trcey Torosin, Eliz Hix nd Nncy Osborn for helping me orgnize office spces, get n overview of the children s ministry t Christ Church, nd get off to strong strt with Sundy School Ted Hgn, Pul Lbdie, Brendn Wlsh, Lis McLen, Mry Ky Bline, Lori nd Krl Boeckler nd Dvid Wllce for your tireless efforts nd hrd work to mke our youth progrms wht they re tody Ben Dume nd the Pizz Lunch Servers for mking my Thursdys so bright nd for your humble service to the high school students from South Leh Mnino for her hrd work in growing MOPs nd bringing Prent s Dy Out bck to CCGP Anyone else I hve missed who hs contributed their time nd tlents to this wonderful ministry Contct: Christin Hnsen, Director of Children, Youth, nd Fmilies 313.885.4841 x 104 chnsen@christchurchgp.org Annul Meeting 2015 14
2014 Building And Grounds Dine E. Wrd, Associte Finnce nd Administrtion Mrk Lorenger, Chir Purpose: To review the comprehensive nnul repir nd mintennce needs for ll Christ Church properties, nd to recommend necessry cpitl improvement nd dditions. Ministries: Columbrium Virgini Brush Ford Rose Grden Gifts nd Acquisitions Membership: Betsy Boynton Gylord Creedon John Snyder George Sutton Cndy Sweeny Kit Tennyson Wlter White (Secretry) John Woodhouse Eline Ytes Michel Fournier (ex-officio) Drew Vn Culin (ex--officio) Dine Wrd (ex-officio) 2014 Highlights: Refreshed Grnd Mris Street prsonge, sle preprtion Sold Grnd Mris Street prsonge Purchsed Neff Rod prsonge Completed front lwn sign nd lighting project Completed Rectory french doors nd ptio Furnce/AC replcement t Rectory Remodeled the Undercroft Kitchen Per trees plnted long fence line of prking lot 2015 Priorities: The following is n unofficil list of potentil projects; pending B&G, CT, nd Vestry pprovl. Hire Director of Fcilities Rdnor Circle residence refresh Church roof vlleys Eduction building exterior pek stining Het pump replcement Kitchen pplince upgrdes for church cpcity nd code Acknowledgment nd Thnk You: As you know, our Fcilities Director, Michel Fournier, retired t the end of December nd we ll wish him well. We thnk him for his ten yers of service to Christ Church. We lso would like to thnk ll of our members who hve contributed their mny hours of service this pst yer. From the cre of the grounds nd rose grdens, to overseeing the remodeling projects, to nvigting the purchse nd sle of properties. We re excited to move forwrd in mintining nd improving the scred building nd grounds of our church. Contct: Dine Wrd, Associte Finnce nd Administrtion 313.885.4841 x 111 dwrd@christchurchgp.org 15 Annul Meeting 2015
2014 Stewrdship Living God s Vision, Supporting God s Cll 2014 2015 Commitments Received 274 219 1 Budgeted Pledge/Foundtion/Grnts Revenue $897,540 $987,421 Revenue Detil Actul Budgeted Pledge Income $685,160 $749,921 Non-pledged Contributions $68,616 $22,500 Foundtions & Grnts $181,450 $215,000 Totl (Pledge/Foundtions/Grnts) Revenue $935,226 $987,421 2014 2015 Pledge Commitments $694,958 $650,066 New Pledge Commitments 38 32 2 Totl New Pledges $61,175 $37,832 Non-Renewls/Renewls Not Received 55 88 Vlue of Non-Renewls/Outstnding Renewls $57,890 $118,456 Averge Pledge $2,500 $2,968 1 Pledge Commitments s of 1/20/2015. Pledges re still being received. 2 Contributions received through Grnts/Foundtions re not included in pledge commitments. Annul Meeting 2015 16
2014 BALANCE SHEET 2014 2013 Unudited Reviewed Assets Csh nd Csh Equivlents (s of 12/31/2014) 1 $762,496 (s of 12/31/2013) $1,020,597 Investments $10,145,002 $9,166,618 Pension Benefit (over funded vlue) 2 $3,754 $3,754 Totl Assets $10,911,252 $10,190,969 Libilities nd Fund Blnces Totl Current Libilities $- $- Vestry Designted (unrestricted) $4,664,196 $4,344,875 Donor Restricted $5,336,760 $5,001,832 Undesignted (unrestricted) $910,296 $844,262 Totl Libilities nd Fund Blnces $10,911,252 $10,190,969 3 1 Policy is to keep sufficient csh for opertionl needs. Csh moved to investments for erning potentil. 2 Pension funding bsed on 12/31/2013. Vlue for 2014 will be djusted bsed on cturil evlution for 12/31/2014. 3 Fixed ssets re not included. 17 Annul Meeting 2015
Finncil Summry (Unudited) 2014 Budget 2014 Actul 2015 Budget Revenue Pledges, Contributions & Grnts $897,540 $935,226 1 $987,421 Progrms nd Services $427,900 $291,696 2 $202,350 Other Revenue/Investment $20,400 $19,345 $20,400 Trnsferred Funds (Endowment Drw/Net Assets Relesed) $760,308 3 $706,043 $718,461 Totl Revenue $2,106,148 $1,952,310 $1,928,632 Expenses Compenstion nd Benefits $1,249,676 $836,697 $1,364,036 Trvel, Mels nd Lodging $443,690 $286,718 $148,970 Professionl Services $197,304 $231,963 $267,400 Insurnce: Lib./Workers Comp. $30,000 $48,971 $38,562 Communiction $21,400 $12,372 $20,600 Generl Expenses $590,752 $597,479 $592,436 Trgeted Svings 4 $(50,000) Totl Expenses $2,532,822 $2,014,200 $2,382,004 Net Revenue Less Expenses $(426,674) $(61,890) $(453,372) 1 Diocesn grnt of $50,000 for curte removed; informed in Jnury tht funding is not vilble. 2 Registrtion income less due to no Choir Trip in 2015. 3 Tnnehill Trust Distribution of $72,000 received in Jnury 2014 ws credited to 2013. Chnge in ccounting methodology to csh bsis ment only three grnt checks were received in 2014. 2015 will hve four distribution pyments. 4 To mintin Net Revenue s pproved by Vestry, stff hs trgeted $50,000 in svings to offset loss of $50,000 in grnt money. Annul Meeting 2015 18
2015 Budgeted Annul Revenues Trnsferred Funds $718,461 37% Annul Giving $987,421 51% Other Income $20,400 1% Progrm Revenue $202,350 11% 19 Annul Meeting 2015
2015 Expense Alloction With Music s Ministry Administrtion $115,000 5% Worship $452,326 19% Music $625,124 26% Outrech $304,062 12% Prish Life $392,154 16% Christin Formtion $543,338 22% Chrt does not reflect trgeted svings of $50,000 s noted in finncil summry. Annul Meeting 2015 20
2013 Annul Meeting Minutes Sundy, Jnury 27, 2013 10:15 m The meeting ws clled to order with pryer delivered by Rev. Dvid Dieter. The ppointments by the Chir were pproved by the prishioners: Helen Sntiz, Hed Teller Hope Hoffmn, Secretry The prish pproved the minutes of the Annul Meetings for 2011 nd 2012. The Rev. Dvid Dieter introduced the ten nominees for the Vestry nd explined the bllot process. The ten nominees were: Lynn Anslow Bill Cudlip Fred DeHven Nncy Osborn Jeremy Peters The first bllot ws distributed nd collected by the Tellers. Rev. Dvid Dieter cknowledged the A which ws distributed to those in ttendnce. Mry Herring, Junior Wrden, gve presenttion tht included recognizing the outgoing Vestry members: Chris Hrrison, Hope Hoffmn, A. Dvid Jones, Wendy Niven nd John Woodhouse. Mry recognized John Woodhouse s ledership s Senior Wrden. John Woodhouse gve the Senior Wrden s Report. Rev. Dvid Dieter gve n ddress tht included his frewell thoughts. Scottie Knight gve report on the Rector Serch. Helen Sntiz delivered the results of the election. The following nominees were elected to the Vestry: Fred DeHven Nncy Osborn John Snyder Trcey Torosin Ed White The meeting ws djourned. Respectfully Submitted, Hope Hoffmn, Secretry John Snyder Don Sweeny Trcey Torosin Ed White Eline Ytes 21 Annul Meeting 2015
Report 2014 Annul Meeting Minutes nnul Sundy, Jnury 26, 2014 The meeting ws clled to order by the Senior Wrden, Mry Herring. Our Rector, the Rev d Andrew Vn Culin offered the opening pryer. It ws noted tht the Rev d Vn Culin hd given his nnul ddress t the 9:00 Euchrist Service this morning. The Rev d Vn Culin ppointed Ed White Secretry of the Annul Meeting, nd Helen Sntiz s Hed Teller. The 10 cndidtes for vestry clss of 2017 were introduced. These nominees were Mike Bmford, Sndy Bruh, Kren Kienbum, Scottie Knight, Mrk Lorenger, Lis McLen, Brbr Perez, Donld Sweeny, Beverly Wlsh, nd Kren Weir. Bllots were distributed nd the first bllot ws tken. Approvl of the Minutes of the 2013 Annul Prish Meeting ws postponed until the next nnul meeting. Written Reports were received concerning Lectors nd Euchristic Ministers, Flower Guild, Ushers, Wedding Coordintors, Music Antiques Show, Outrech Funding, Prish Prtnerships, Outrech Dinner nd Golf Outing, Divorce Support Group, Sundy School, Nursery, Holy Communion Eduction, Children s Chpel, Soccer Cmp, MOPS, Guild of the Christ Child, Youth Group, the Christ Church Spiritulity Center, Building nd Grounds, the Columbrium nd Memoril Scttering Grden, the Virgini Brush Ford Memoril Rose Grden, nd Stined-Glss Windows. Verbl reports were given by: Lynd Altovill, Chirmn of the Gifts nd Greens Committee; Mrk Lorenger, Chirmn of the Golf Outing; Pt D Angelo, Chirmn of the Outrech Grnt Recipients Committee; nd Betsy Creedon, Chirmn of the Antiques Show Committee. Lynne Cmeron presented the Tresurer s Report, followed by hertfelt cknowledgements from Mry Herring, Senior Wrden nd Mry Trost, Junior Wrden. The Tellers returned nd Drew nnounced tht the following cndidtes hd been elected to the Vestry: Sndy Bruh Scottie Knight Mrk Lorenger Lis McLen Don Sweeny The Rev d Vn Culin lso cknowledged the good work done by Mry Herring, Mry Trost, nd others during the pst yer. Following the closing pryer by the Rev d Vn Culin, the meeting ws djourned. A reception ws held in the Undercroft. Respectfully submitted, Edwrd L White, Secretry to the Vestry Annul Meeting 2015 22
2014 Specil Meeting of the Congregtion Sundy, June 15, 2014 Cll to Order: 11:15.m. by Fr. Drew Vn Culin Opening Pryer: Offered by Fr. Drew Vn Culin Opening Mtters Fr. Drew estblished tht quorum of the congregtion ws present nd ppointed Nncy Osborn, Vestry member, s cting secretry to the meeting. He then introduced the meeting nd identified the purpose for our gthering. Mry Trost, Senior Wrden, presented the vision discerned nd rticulted by the Christ Church congregtion over the pst severl yers, the role of church to provide housing in fulfilling this vision, nd decision by the Vestry regrding the specific property t 847 Grnd Mris nd the potentil purchse of new property locted in Grosse Pointe (City). Decisions: The following motion ws duly mde, seconded: BE IT RESOLVED tht the Congregtion of Christ Church Grosse Pointe grnts uthority to the Vestry s its Governing Body to execute the sle of rel property, exclusive of 61 Grosse Pointe Boulevrd nd One Christ Church Lne in Grosse Pointe Frms, Michign, for price nd terms stisfctory to the Vestry, such uthority to expire t the Annul Meeting of Christ Church Grosse Pointe in Jnury, 2015, nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, tht the Congregtion of Christ Church Grosse Pointe grnts the uthority to the Vestry s its Governing Body to purchse rel property to be used to further the ministries of Christ Church for price nd terms cceptble to the Vestry up to purchse price of $500,000, such uthority to expire t the Annul Meeting of Christ Church Grosse Pointe in Jnury, 2015. Motion crried viv voce. Discussion of the Motion: Members of the Vestry nd Congregtion spoke to the motion. A second motion ws mde to mend the originl motion. The following motion ws mde nd duly seconded: BE IT RESOLVED tht the resolution s presented should be split into two resolutions, one for the sle of property nd second for the purchse of property. Motion filed viv voce. Next Steps: Mrk Lorenger, Chir of Buildings nd Grounds, nd Mry Trost, Senior Wrden, discussed the next steps in the sle of 847 Grnd Mris nd the purchse of new property in Grosse Pointe (City). Closing Pryer: Offered by Fr. Drew Vn Culin Adjournment Fr. Drew clled the meeting to close t 12:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nncy Osborn, Acting Secretry Documents presented: 1. Resolution uthorizing the Purchse nd Sle of Christ Church Rel Property Adjournment 23 Annul Meeting 2015
Resolution Authorizing the Purchse nd Sle of Christ Church Rel Property WHEREAS ARTICLE IV Section 9 of the By-Lws of Christ Church Grosse Pointe uthorizes the Vestry to tke chrge of the property of the Prish, to be vested with nd hve custody of ll property nd ssets of this orgniztion nd such sums nd for such purposes s my be deemed to be in the best interest of this Prish, nd to mke nd execute or uthorize one or more of the Vestry, in the nme of the Vestry, to mke nd execute deeds, leses, promissory notes, mortgges, nd contrcts of ny description subject to the Cnons of the Diocese of Michign, nd WHEREAS Cnon 3.4.2 of the Diocese of Michign requires the consent of the Bishop nd Stnding Committee prior to the cquisition of ny church rel property, nd WHEREAS Cnon 3.4.5 of the Diocese of Michign requires the consent of the Bishop nd Stnding Committee of the Diocese prior to the sle of ny interest in church rel property, nd, prior to such consent, pprovl by the congregtion, therefore BE IT RESOLVED tht the Congregtion of Christ Church Grosse Pointe grnts uthority to the Vestry s its Governing Body to execute the sle of rel property, exclusive of 61 Grosse Pointe Boulevrd nd One Christ Church Lne in Grosse Pointe Frms, Michign, for price nd terms stisfctory to the Vestry, such uthority to expire t the Annul Meeting of Christ Church Grosse Pointe in Jnury, 2015, nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, tht the Congregtion of Christ Church Grosse Pointe grnts the uthority to the Vestry s its Governing Body to purchse rel property to be used to further the ministries of Christ Church for price nd terms cceptble to the Vestry up to purchse price of $500,000, such uthority to expire t the Annul Meeting of Christ Church Grosse Pointe in Jnury, 2015. Annul Meeting 2015 24
Christ Church Grosse Pointe Mission Sttement To bring God nd people together to know nd live the Good News of Jesus Christ. Vision Sttement To be becon of God s love, Christ Church Grosse Pointe is welcoming, compssionte nd inclusive community overflowing with ctivity seven dys week. People of ll ges nd from ll wlks of life flock to this Christin center nd become involved in its life, finding themselves spiritully nourished, eductionlly enriched, nd empowered to serve s they live the Gospel joyfully. Christ Church embrces growth, serving the needs of tody s nd tomorrow s genertions while mintining the glories of its Anglicn worship nd trdition. 25 Annul Meeting 2015
Mrk Your Clendr! U pcoming Events Sundy, Februry 1, 8:45 m Brekfst Sndwich Sundy Sundy, Februry 8 Crossrods Dy of Service Tuesdy, Februry 17, 5:30 pm Shrove Tuesdy Pncke Supper nd Tlent Show Wednesdy, Februry 18, 7 pm Ash Wednesdy Service Sundy, Februry 22 Fmily Wii Gme Night Sundy, Mrch 1, 8:45 m Brekfst Sndwich Sundy Sturdy, Mrch 14 Youth Kroke Wednesdy, Mrch 25, 7 pm Fest of the Annuncition Service, Choir of Men nd Girls Sundy, Mrch 29, 4:30 pm Requiem- Mozrt Concert, Christ Church Choirs, Soloists nd Orchestr Fest Concerts nd Specil Services 2014-2015 of the Presenttion SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 4:30 PM Choir of Men nd Girls with Orchestr. A Cndlems procession followed by Solemn Holy Euchrist celebrting the Eve of the Presenttion of Jesus Christ in the Temple. Feturing Mozrt s Mss in C Mjor, Sprrow, K. 220. Free nd open to the public 61 GROSSE POINTE BLVD. GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236 313.885.4841 WWW.CHRISTCHURCHGP.ORG Annul Meeting 2015 26
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