SUMMARY OF BOARD MEETING - JULY 7, 2010

The Board of Trustees approved the slate of new officers for this year:

George Dila- President
Julia Raddatz- Vice-President
Sue Scarfino- Secretary

Minister’s Report: Possible dates for Rev. Cathy Harrington’s sabbatical are January- April 2011. People’s Church could qualify as a “teaching Church” and receive an intern minister as early as Fall 2011. He/She would be working under the supervision of Rev. Harrington.

Discussion of hiring a part-time driver to pickup elderly for Church services.

Discussion of this year’s Board Retreat: The Executive Committee of the Board has been charged with creating a half-day retreat agenda.

The Board approved two new members for the Finance Committee: Jane Carpenter and Ruth Crompton. The Board thanks these Church members for their willingness to serve and to share their expertise.

The Board approved two new members for the Strategic Planning Committee: Ron Steiner and Lynn Hoepfinger. The Board thanks these Church members for their willingness to serve and share their expertise.

The Board had a lengthy discussion of the successful “Big Think” project and the resulting draft Vision Statement, draft Mission Statements, and draft Goals.

The following action was taken by The Board:

The Board accepted and approved the draft Vision Statement (following).

People’s Church provides a loving religious home that welcomes all people, honors diversity, and celebrates common values. We support one another in our individual searches for spiritual truths that give meaning to life. Collectively, we seek to act on those truths in our community and in the World.

The Board accepted and approved the draft Mission Statements (following):

• We provide life-long religious education for children and adults.
• We cooperate with other faith and community organizations to increase justice and equity in the World.
• We act to assure justice, equity, peace and environmental protection.
• We incorporate fellowship, fun, food, and faith in our activities.
• We offer meaningful worship services and other opportunities for spiritual growth.
• We seek to create a safe and caring community of faith through compassion and understanding.

Further work will be done regarding the draft Goals.

Rev. Cathy Harrington presented a proposal to add a second worship service in order to grow our membership within our already crowded building. She suggested a possible intergenerational evening service with potluck dinner and committee meetings to follow. People’s Church will apply for a “Chalice Lighter’s” grant to pay for the costs of adding a second service. In the interim, The Board approved $750.00 seed money to jump-start the addition of a second service.

Respectfully,
Susan Scarfino
Board Secretary

PASTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT

Members and friends,

Betty Jensen called Chrissie Hall on July 28 to report that her foot  surgery July 21 went very well, fixing a wound that had NOT been healing.  She was effusive in her praise of the recent changes to  healthcare, (Obamacare, she called it)  which resulted in her being  home more quickly, with a visiting nurse at her disposal regularly.   Betty in her wonderful caring way, says this saves money for everyone,  as well as making hospitals more available for those who really need them.  She's happy to be home and welcomes cards and phone calls.

Chrissie Hall,
for Pastoral Care Committee