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ALL SAINTS IN THE MOUNTAINS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Crested Butte

Annual Meeting August 23^rd 2009

 

MINUTES

 

The meeting followed a potluck dinner in the Parish Hall after our 5pm service.

30 persons attended the pot luck with 28 at the meeting.

 

Opening Prayer:  The meeting opened in prayer led by Fr. Bill

Priest-in-Charge Report:  Fr. Bill reported that we have faithfully celebrated the Eucharist (except for one or two white-out blizzard Sundays), he has preached the Gospel, and we continue to search for ways to minister here in Crested Butte. Our weekly Healing Service continues to bring comfort and we have truly seen our prayers being answered.

Fr. Bill is getting to know many more people in the community of Crested Butte.

He attended the Nation-wide Resort Ministry Conference with MJ. This was a conference, open to all denominations, on how to minister in a resort community, where many of the members are part-time residents. Many creative ideas emerged from the Conference.

Fr. Bill reported that the Bishop and the Canon Missioner (Lou Blanchard) are very pleased with the participation in our ministry by all the members of ASM.

This year our attendance has been about the same as last year, and he has performed all the Sacraments – Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals.

Appreciation was expressed by Gloria for our website, signage and advertising, which has helped new members find and choose to worship with us.  Fr. Bill thanked Deanna for her work on the website.

He also thanked the Bishop’s Committee for their work in keeping things running smoothly, in spite of the fact that some of the committee may be resident elsewhere part of the year, and he thanked Ron for serving at the Altar. 

Fr. Bill reported how special Christmas Eve is in Crested Butte, with snow on the ground, the Church full to bursting, a candle light service and beautiful music.

Bishop’s Committee Chair Report: MJ - Bishop’s Warden:  MJ reported how much she gained from the Resort Ministries Conference. There were people from all over the Country, even Hawaii.  She has a CD and a study guide for anyone interested. One point of interest that she took away was how we need to focus on “being” the Church, not just on “going” to Church.  We need to “touch” the community we live in.

MJ reminded us that we need to have our UTO ingathering.  Mary will send up envelopes next week for those who do not have them, and the ingathering will be the following week, September 6^th.

MJ concluded by saying how amazed she constantly is by how our prayers for healing are answered.

Treasurer’s Report:  (see Report). Mike reported that according to our performance to date we will be within budget with our expenses, but possibly under budget on our receipts.  We did have a cash cushion to start with.  He reminded us of how our situation is linked to Good Samaritan’s and asked Mary Fisher, treasurer at Good Sam.(there are internal controls to prevent conflict of interest) to report. (see financial reports). Their 2009 budget reflects a $14,464.00 deficit, and next year they anticipate a $37,185.55) deficit.  This is before any contribution from ASM.  They are planning to work with the Diocese and the SW Region in 2010 and Mary will apply to the Rural Philanthropy Days for a grant (in view of the community support programs that Good Sam. does).

For 2010 Good Sam. is asking All Saints to contribute 20% of the cost of the Priest, for mileage, salary, pension, health ins. and housing.  In 2009 we are paying 20% of salary and mileage.  Additionally we make a contribution to the office costs. They are asking an increase in our contribution from $13,650 + $3,100 mileage (2009) to $19,209 (2010).

There followed discussion about the increase and also about our receiving 20% of the Diocesan contribution. Mike felt we need a formula to assess our percentage of the net cost of the priest and related costs.  The Bishop’s Committee needs to meet and discuss this issue.

Old Business:  The Priest-in-Charge contract is up for renewal.  Fr. Bill has been with us 2 years as Priest-in-Charge.  Jerrie moved to renew Fr.Bill’s contract for 1 more year, Mike sec. Passed enthusiastically by all.

New Business: 

Bishop’s Committee Election: Mike will remain as Treasurer, MJ will serve one more year as Bishop’s Warden, Susan will continue as Clerk.

Diocesan Convention:  MJ and Janet are the delegates this year. In 2010 Janet and Susan will be the delegates.

Announcements:  Janet informed us that the Lutheran Church has made “New Declarations on Sexuality” which are quite progressive and hopefully will take some of the ‘heat’ off the Episcopal Church.

Closing Prayer:  The meeting closed in prayer led by Fr. Bill at 8:15pm

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Susan H Anderton (Clerk)

 

  

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