The June 2nd meeting of the Board was more exciting than normal. We are very close to hiring a Director of Development and advertizing has started for the position of Minister of Adult Christian Formation and Education. Revenue was up from a year ago but not quite as much as was projected. However spending is slightly behind projections so financially we are close to meeting our goals.
The Finance Property and Administration Ministry received Board approval to start renovations in the old office – at the bottom of the stairs – so that it can be used as part of the Church School. Approval was also given to convert the storage area at the back of our current office into office space . The first change is necessary to accommodate the increasing number of children and the second to accommodate the extra staff.
You will have noticed one coffee station has been moved into the Sanctuary. The entryway has become too crowded so hopefully this will make coffee after church more enjoyable. Some of the saved space at the south end will be used for displays or ticket selling.
The Rev. Tom Miles’ contract to provide us with Pastoral Care has been extended for another year. We are happy and grateful that Tom will be available for counselling. His wisdom, mixed with humour, is a a pillar of strength for us. United Church policy requires retired ministers to be on a yearly contract.
Rev. Gary Paterson reported that 18 new members would be joining on June 7th.
June 25th at 7am a men’s breakfast group will be starting in the Salons.
In the fall an environmental program will start with guest speakers and discussion groups.
In the middle of all this we spent time meditating upon the Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, chapter 3 verses 14 – 20.
The meeting adjourned with a prayer at 9:05.
The next meeting of the Board is September 1 at 6:30 in the Salons and , of course, all are welcome.
Jim MacLean Cruickshank
Chair
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