St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church 129 Simcoe Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1L8 Congregational Profile 2017 Interim Moderator Reverend Doug Cameron 427 Lafontaine Street Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4J3 519-350-1008 pastordoug@thosecamerons.com
From the Search Committee Dear Candidate, The St. Andrew s Amherstburg Search Committee welcomes your interest in our ministry, and encourages you to consider more deeply a call to lead our congregation as full time Minister of Word and Sacrament. St. Andrew s has a long history, 189 years, of service to the congregation and the historic community in which it resides. We are looking, at this pivotal time, for a spiritual leader that can forward the ministries of St. Andrew s and continue the development of the congregation s growth in Christ s way. Amherstburg is a small, historic community that is finding a revitalized identity and St. Andrew s Amherstburg is looking to renew its Mission in the immediate and global community. We invite you to open yourself to the Holy Spirit s inspiration as you read the profile and see if God has placed a call on your heart to serve with our congregation. All inquiries and applications should be directed towards Reverend Doug Cameron, Interim Moderator. In Christ s service, Rev. Douglas Cameron, Interim Moderator The St. Andrew s Search Committee: Pamela Badiuk, Margaret Hawkins, Phil Kasurak, Doris Kepran Kathleen Knott, John McDonald, Kathy Parks, Dennis White and Charles Wilson 2
Community Located in the beautiful historic town of Amherstburg Ontario, St. Andrew's is a charming church whose congregation dates back over 189 years to its founding in 1828. The current sanctuary itself dates from 1846. Amherstburg is on the Detroit River 27 kilometers south of Windsor, with an attractive view of Lake Erie and ocean going vessels plying the St. Lawrence Seaway. The town has several churches, many restaurants, and abundant recreational areas, including the magnificent King s Navy Yard Park on the river and the Holiday Beach Conservation area on Lake Erie. Its military history, as reflected by Fort Malden, a national historic site, predates the War of 1812 and it was a prominent terminal in the Underground Railway, as documented by the Freedom Museum. It is the site of several annual festivals and celebrations and has received numerous awards for its horticultural assets. Please visit www.amherstburg.ca for further information on our community. While Amherstburg is known as a very safe community, it is not without some challenges, such as retention of youth in the community. There are significant opportunities for ministry in our community as it evolves from dominant manufacturing to a bedroom and retirement community. There is a strong tourism component and a high school in the core. 3
Community (continued) Education: Amherstburg is home to five elementary schools, including one which has started a French Immersion program and one which is a French language school. The town also has a public high school, which is scheduled to be re-built. The city of Windsor is home to the University of Windsor and St. Clair Colllege. Greater Essex County District School Board see: https://www.publicboard.ca/ The University of Windsor see: http://www.uwindsor.ca/ St. Clair College located in Windsor and Chatham, see: http://www.stclaircollege.ca/ Culture and Recreation: Amherstburg boasts several festivals throughout the year including Rivertown Lights, The Harvest Festival, Art by the River, Military Heritage Days, Amherstburg Gone Car Crazy and Ice Cream Festival/Canada Day Celebrations. The town is home to the Libro Arena and Sports Complex. Amherstburg is a short drive to Detroit, Michigan which is host to major league sports teams, world class concerts as well as many galleries and museums. 4
Worship Life Our worship largely takes the form of a traditional Presbyterian service, with significant musical variety. Services are subtly supported with electronic amplification and projection. The congregation is known for being exceptionally warm, friendly and welcoming; Sunday service is traditionally followed by a coffee hour. Music plays a vital role in our church life. Our choir, under the very capable leadership of our accomplished and gifted musical director and supported by a very talented percussionist, presents a variety of traditional, modern and eclectic music. The sanctuary boasts both a vintage pipe organ and a magnificent grand piano. We have been attempting to foster necessary growth while retaining the format that our members have come to cherish. We believe that a mixture of respect for our evolutionary path, a positive message from the pulpit, the variety of our accomplished musical program and our outreach into the community would accomplish these goals. 5
A Sample Bulletin THE ORDER OF WORSHIP August 6, 2017 10:30 a.m. Guest minister: Rev. Doug Cameron *Please stand as you are able. * CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; P: Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. L: Let us come before Him with Thanksgiving HYMN 328 This Is My Father s World (vs 1) CHILDREN S TIME HYMN 328 This Is My Father s World (vs 2,3) OFFERING AND OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY #79 * OFFERTORY PRAYER PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE PSALM 19; COLOSSIANS 3:15-17 P: And extol Him with music and song. SERMON A YARDSTICK OR A VOICE? L: Come let us bow down in worship, P: Let us kneel before the LORD our maker; L: for He is our God *HYMN OF RESPONSE 407 Praise My Soul The King Of heaven BENEDICTION AND CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Ashokan Farewell P: and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. *HYMN OF PRAISE 814 Morning Has Broken PRAYERS OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE LORD S PRAYER (SUNG): #831 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE [KATHLEEN K.] SHOUT TO THE LORD Visiting? Please sign our guestbook. We appreciate your attending with us today. ***** Our Church School formally begins anew Sept. 17. Boarding Home visiting, Thursdays 2:30 p.m. Exercise classes Mon., Wed., and Fri. 9 a.m. Come, get fit, meet friends and help the Food Bank! Prayer Chain: For your prayer requests please contact Kathleen Knott: kknott4@cogeco.ca 6
Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Our congregation requires care and counsel both for our attending congregation and for our long standing members and adherents who are unable to attend on a weekly basis. We consider pastoral care to be a fundamental activity and are looking for leadership and dialogue as we re-evaluate its delivery to the members of our congregation. Mission Embracing and expressing our love for God ~ through prayer, sacraments, hospitality, outreach and service to all St. Andrews ministers to the Village Lodge, which is a Boarding House Ministry, and a worship service is held monthly at Richmond Terrace Retirement Home. A very active Prayer Chain continues to provide support at the request of members of the congregation and community. Many of our members are involved in community and service organizations benefitting Amherstburg residents and others well beyond the boundaries of the church. The Village Lodge 7
Christian Education and Youth Ministries For example, during the 2016 Olympics, the children participated in their very own Olympic activities with a corresponding lesson from the Bible. Our Sunday School students also present skits and pageants, often involving many adults from the congregation as well. We are looking forward to growing our Sunday School and offering a youth group in the future. In the past, Bible Studies, Alpha Programs and Women s Retreats have been successfully supported and their restoration would be most desirable. At St. Andrews, both Sunday School and Nursery are provided during our weekly church service. While the number of participants may be modest, our Sunday School coordinator delivers a vibrant, relevant curriculum to the children. They learn and grow in their spirituality while being engaged in creative and fun activities. Involvement in the Denomination Our Minister and Kirk Session have been active in Presbytery and General Assembly and we intend to continue this. Administration and Stewardship of Financial Resources As with many churches, the continued care and maintenance of our church and congregation can present significant financial challenges. Our Treasurer is a member of our congregation and a professional accountant. It is hoped that the candidate will have a positive influence in this area. 8
Goals and Objectives Following the appointment of a minister, among the first priorities will be to review the goals and objectives by the Session and Minister. Presently these include: Continuing to offer inclusive and engaging worship services accompanied with opportunities for socialization To give support, assurance and comfort to our current congregation through services, functions, and counseling; Maintain the church structure and property in good repair for the foreseeable future; Continue to support external agencies, such as the Boarding House Ministry, Richmond Senior Residence, the Food Bank and Mission Manage available resources in a manner that secures our future. 9
Congregational Life and Organizations within the Church Along with the Session and the Board, the St Andrews Action Committee and other volunteers, co-ordinate the following fundraisers: rummage sales, bake sales, spaghetti, turkey and chicken dinners, are held throughout the year to support the work of the church. There are also many pot luck luncheons as well as a Good Friday Breakfast. Rummage/bake sales are held in the spring and fall. These latter events also provide essential items at very reasonable cost to the disadvantaged in our community. Various lay organizations and community groups use the church throughout the week. The choir participates in the weekly service and other church events including funerals and the Christmas Cantata/Concert. Longstanding ministers of the recent past include Rev. Elizabeth Jobb, the pastor for 11 years from 2002 until her retirement in 2013. Her predecessor, Rev. John Burkhart, served for 37 years from 1964 to 2001. The longevity of their service speaks to the stability & character of our congregation. 10
Finances In addition to our General Fund ($27,000), there is a Memorial Fund ($26,000), a Manse Fund ($130,000), a Building Maintenance Fund ($26,000--with income from an estate trust fund of approximately $10,000 per year) and a Reserve Fund ($150,000). Property St. Andrew s 1910 The sanctuary dates to 1846 and is on the municipal register of heritage properties. It is a well maintained, traditional white frame structure, with beautiful stained glass windows, oak pews, abundant natural light and excellent acoustics. It is outfitted with air conditioning. It is also equipped with a sound and video projection system and is wired for computer interface and internet access via Wi-Fi, much of which is used during services. Chair lifts to the sanctuary and the CEB provide handicap accessibility. The Christian Education addition was constructed in 1958. This wing consists of the minister s private office on ground level, a large auditorium/gymnasium with a full kitchen and a stage on the upper level, Sunday School, storage and other rooms on the lower level. 11
CONGREGATIONAL PROFILE FORM See the Instruction Guide for completing this form Use one form for each church in a multiple-point charge The Presbyterian Church in Canada Ministry and Church Vocations 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 Telephone: 416-441-1111 or 1-800-619-7301 www.presbyterian.ca Date: August 31, 2017 Name of Church: St. Andrew's Address: 129 Simcoe Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 1L8 Year Congregation Organized: 1828 Telephone: 519-736 - 4972 Website: standrews-amherstburg.com CHURCH INFORMATION Average Weekly Attendance:at Sunday Worship: 52 At Church School: 10 Other Services (Describe): Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Richmond Terrace Nursing Home (once a month), McGregor Boarding House Mission Weekly) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Age Group Enrollment Curriculum Used No. of Teachers 3-14 8 On line resources 3-4 17 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENT for last year (Give year) 2016 Income from Expenses Offerings/Gifts $ 81,262.60 Operating Expenses $ 96,563.42 Investments $ 5,569.18 Debt Payment $ Rentals $ Benevolences $ 12,131.50 (Presbyterian Sharing, Synod, Presbytery, WMS, PWS&D) Other $ 22,452.50 Other $ Total Income $ 109,284.28 Total Expenses $ 108,694.92 APPROVED BUDGET for the current year $ 115,430.00 PRESBYTERIANS SHARING ALLOCATION for current year Requested $ 10,833.00 ** will review in November ** Accepted $ 3,500.00 Interim Moderator: Rev. Doug Cameron Address 427 Lafontaine Street, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4J3 Telephone 519-350 - 1008 E-Mail pastordoug@thosecamerons.com 12
CONGREGATION AND COMMUNITY Type of Congregation Type of Community Self - Supporting Town Congregation Community Size Now 5 Years Ago Now 5 Years Ago Active Members 173 206 Total Population 21936 21556 Radius of area in Kilometers 14 14 Total number of churches in this area 14 14 Presbyterian Churches in this area 1 1 Congregation Community Age (Estimate) Now 5 Years Ago Now 0-5 Years % 2 % 4.7 % 6-14 Years 9.2 % 9 % 11.5 % 15 24 Years 5.8 % 4 % 12.6 % 25 44 Years 10.4 % 10 % 21.7 % 45 64 Years 21.4 % 20 % 31.3 % 65 + Years 53.2 % 55 % 18.1 % Living Patterns Adult(s) with at least one child 2.3 % % Single Persons 31.8 % 22.5 % Two or more adults 65.9 % 77.5 % Housing Patterns Apartments 8.7 % 9.6 % Private homes 87.3 % 90.4 % Total number of households 99 8520 Other (Explain) Nursing Homes 4.0% % OCCUPATIONS WITHIN THE CONGREGATION Now 5 Years Ago Clerical/Secretarial % 0 % College/University Students 4.6 % 3 % Elementary/Secondary Students 9.8 % 12 % Farmers 1.7 % 0.5 % Homemakers 2.3 % 0.5 % Professional/Business 23.1 % 29.5 % Retired 48.6 % 54 % Technicians 2.3 %.05 % Unemployed 0.6 % 0 % Other 6.9 % 0 % 13
PASTORAL SKILLS AND INTEREST INVENTORY What are the pastoral skills especially needed in the ministry and program of your church? Rank in order of priority from 1 to 18. ****See comments at bottom**** 1 Leading Worship and Preaching (Planning and conducting worship services) 2 Pastoral Care (On a regular basis) - Counselling 3 (a) Personal and Spiritual Development (Providing resources and guidance for people's devotional life, and for prayer groups, retreats and other small group experiences) 3 (b) Leadership Development (Planning for and sharing in the training of leaders for the church's program) 3 (c) Equipping Church Members (For integrating Christian faith with life) 3 (d) Program Development (Establishing goals, and organizing programs in church and community) 7 Christian Education (Writing or selecting appropriate curricula for the educational ministry, and planning activities for groups of all ages) 8 Crisis Visiting (Serving people at times of illness, death, trauma, family crisis, job loss) 9 Work with Seniors 10 Administration (Managing the affairs of the congregation and other organizations) 11 Work with Youth 12 Stewardship (Faithful use of our time, gifts and money in response to the generosity of God in Christ) 13 Denominational Service (Sharing in the work of all the courts of the church) 14 Evangelism (Relating the gospel to people outside the church and helping the congregation to do the same) 15 Inter-Church Co-operation (Working in inter-denominational programs and activities) 16 Home Visiting (On a regular basis) 17 Community Leadership (In areas like drug problems, schools, community organizations) 18 Mission Outreach (Evangelism and social justice in the community, the country, and the world) Note 1. Pastoral Care or Counseling - our interpretation is that the minister is readily available to meet with member(s) of the congregation to discuss areas of interest or concerns of the member(s) - not formal licensed counseling. Note 2. The four items ranked as number 3 (instead of 3, 4, 5 and 6) were seen as inter-related and hard to separate. Note 3. Crisis Visiting - rank 8 - is seen as part of Pastoral Care 14
POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Minister Full-time or Part-time Full Time PURPOSE/RESPONSIBILITIES/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS We are a congregation who celebrates worship in a traditional Presbyterian service. However, we see the church as evolving and experiencing subtle change, that is, evolution as opposed to revolution. In fact, we see it as a way of ensuring the ongoing witness of our congregation. We are looking for a person who: - first and foremost has the ability to preach relating his or her knowledge of scripture and life s experience to our daily lives - will establish regular working hours and will assist in producing our weekly bulletin - has enthusiasm, is kind, and makes time for parishioners involvement in church activities other than worship - is able to work well with the session and board - is willing to support our established music worship SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS What additional qualifications, if any, are essential in this position such as education, experience, certification We are looking for someone who: - is capable of administrative work - has fairly good understanding of current technologies and - has an ability to establish and maintain a social media presence Name Title Full or Part-Time Matthew Kulbacki Music Director Part-Time How long has the position been open? April 2017 By whom was the position last filled? Don Hill - Interim Minister Dec. 1, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2016 Current Address and Telephone C/O Ridgetown, Mount Zion, Box 1148 Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0 519-674-3487 Minister Dates Served List 3 additional previous ministers Joshua Kang Mar. 1, 2014 to Mar. 31, 2015 Elizabeth Jobb 2002 to 2013 John Burkhart 1964 to 2001 15
COMPENSATION Stipend or Salary $ Annual cash stipend or salary (including travel allowance) - Commensurate with experience and PCC guidelines $ Manse allowance - 1/2 of stipend $ Utilities allowance - included in manse allowance $ 600.00 Continuing Education allowance - Plus 2 weeks as per PCC OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Length of vacation 5 weeks Profile-Congregational - Revised July-2016 Thank you for taking the time to consider our church and congregation. 16