Christ Church Grosse Pointe Annual Meeting & Report

January 27, 2019 Table of Contents 2019 Annual Report

Agenda...... 3 Rector’s Message: Mind the Gap...... 4 Our Mission Senior Warden Report...... 6 Christ Church Community Norms...... 8 The mission of Christ Church is to bring God and people Vestry Election...... 9 together to know and live the good news of Jesus Christ . Worship Ministry...... 10 Outreach Ministry...... 12 Music Ministry ...... 14 The Christ Church Vision Statement Parish Life Ministry...... 16 Adult Formation Ministry...... 18 A beacon of God’s love, Christ Church Grosse Pointe is a Christ Church Spirituality Center...... 19 welcoming, compassionate and inclusive community Children and Family Ministry...... 20 overflowing with activity seven days a week . People of all Youth Ministry...... 22 ages and all walks of life flock to this Christian center and Buildings and Grounds Ministry...... 23 become involved in its life, finding themselves spiritually Finance and Administration & Stewardship...... 24 nourished, educationally enriched, and empowered to Stewardship 2018: A Journey to Generosity...... 26 2018 Pledge Thank Yous ...... 28 serve as they live the Gospel joyfully . Christ Church Get Involved...... 30 embraces growth, serving the needs of today’s and Stewardship Financials...... 31 tomorrow’s generations while maintaining the glories of its Balance Sheet...... 32 Anglican worship and traditions . Financial Summary (Unaudited)...... 33 2019 Revenue Budget ...... 34 2019 Expense Budget...... 35 Minutes: 2018 Annual Meeting...... 36 Minutes: Special Meeting of the Parish (October 2018)...... 40 Key Dates at Christ Church 2019...... 43

2 | Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 Agenda 2019 Annual Report

Holy Eucharist The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Annual Meeting Agenda, Call to Order The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector, Presiding Officer and Chair

Opening Prayer and Welcome The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Appointment of the Secretary The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Appointment of Head Teller The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Approval Of The Minutes: 2018 Annual Parish Meeting The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Report from the Nominating Committee Mr. Thom Nealssohn, Jr. Warden

Introduction of Nominees and Vestry Election Ms. Betsy Creedon, Sr. Warden

Acknowledgment of Written Reports The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Report of the Sr. Warden Ms. Betsy Creedon, Sr. Warden

Report of the Treasurer Mr. Dan Skedel

Appreciations Mr. Thom Nealssohn, Jr. Warden The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Report Of The Tellers (as soon as available) (Additional ballots as necessary)

Closing Prayer The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector

Adjournment and Reception

All are invited to the Undercroft for a Parish Luncheon.

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 3 Mind the Gap 2019 Annual Report

Fifty years ago, this mindfulness reminder en- often is a sputtering spigot in our hands . We tered English vocabulary as a simple prompt proclaim generosity, yet we practice meager- to pay attention when boarding or disem- ness; we proclaim brotherhood, yet we speak barking a train . Just this past weekend as we of aliens; we proclaim love for our neighbor, marked the 90th birthday of Martin Luther yet live with fear and anger in our hearts; we King Jr ., Bishop Wright reminded us that we proclaim a Christ-centered life, all the while Christians ought to “mind the gap” between replacing “Christ” with “me ” . And so we must our Sunday faith and our Monday life . also look within . We must confront the real- This is the gap that we experience between ity of our own selves and life, in order that the the faith we proclaim and the life we live . This dim image in the mirror may become an ever- is the gap between our proclamation that God clearer image of the Christ within . This is the loves us, each of us, beyond measure; and the work of confession and prayer . Through daily shame and inadequacy that we often so harbor within us . This is contemplation and prayer – an act of repentance in and of itself the gap between our proclamation that we are stewards of God’s – we come to see ourselves with the clarity of Christ, beloved creation and the unceasing waste that we produce . This is the and redeemed, in order that the image of Christ may shine with gap between the forgiveness we proclaim and the forgiveness more clarity . we offer to ourselves and to our neighbor . This is the gap be- Finally, to “mind the gap” is to attend with intentionality to the tween the kindness, mercy, and love that we show to our family actions of our life as well . We intentionally practice those very and friends, and that which we offer to colleagues at work and things that reflect the life to which we are called as Christ’s dis- strangers we meet along the way . This is the gap between the ciples . We practice mercy and forgiveness even as we seek a life surrender called for as disciples of Christ, and the autonomy we filled with ever greater and more authentic mercy and forgive- cherish . Finally, this is the gap between the sacrifice we celebrate ness . We practice sacrificial generosity, even as we aspire to the in Christ, and the sacrifice we are willing to take on ourselves . sacrificial generosity of Christ . We practice service and submis- We all have a gap . At times, this gap is revealed in the treatment sion, even as we strive to submit our life in service to Christ and we afford our neighbor; more often it is a quiet thought within our neighbor . us, that we or someone we have encountered is not worthy of At Christ Church, we “mind the gap” together . As a community of our love and mercy, or God’s . Human though it is, we are called authentic disciples, we offer opportunities to worship and study as disciples of Christ to attend to the gap, to work to bridge it, day Christ together; we share in prayer and confession and reconcili- by day, so that we increasingly reflect to the full love of Christ for ation together; and we practice forgiveness and generosity, ser- ourselves and our neighbor . vice and submission, together . Such mindfulness is not easy . On the one hand, to “mind the Like it or not, there is a gap; there always is . That doesn’t make us gap” demands that we see Christ clearly . Too often, the image of good or bad disciples – just ordinary disciples struggling, often Christ we embrace within our heart and mind, is a construct of stumbling but always striving, toward the love of God . To “mind our own creation; an affirming salve for the life we lead . And yet, the gap,” however, is to take our call as Christ’s body seriously, to Christ is perpetually calling us to new life . Through worship and recognize our humanity and the Christ-like love within us, and to study, we seek to clarify the image of Christ that we hold within strive to reveal God’s image ever more clearly through our lives, our heart and mind – we receive his grace in order that we may confident that, day by day, that gap will get smaller as Christ’s offer grace more abundantly, we experience his generosity for love grows within us, filling us, and overflowing through us . us personally in order that we may live more generously for our So, let’s mind the gap together . neighbor, and we proclaim him Lord in order that he might be- come our Lord in action as well as word . With love and affection, Even more, however, to “mind the gap” demands that we see ourselves with equal clarity . Try and pray as we might; we are not Christ . The fountain of love that overflows from Christ, too

4 | Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 Guest Preacher The Rev’d Dr. Julia Gatta

Palm Sunday, April 14 Good Friday, April 19 Holy Eucharist at 8 and 9 am Good Friday Liturgy at Noon and 7 pm Concert at 3:00 pm Holy Saturday, April 20 Holy Monday and Tuesday, The Great Vigil of Easter at 7 pm April 15 and 16 (incense is used) Choral Eucharist at 7 pm Easter Day, Sunday, April 21 Holy Wednesday, April 17 Holy Eucharist at 7 am Service of Tenebrae at 7 pm Festival Eucharist at 9 and 11:15 am with the Motor City Brass Quintet Maundy Thursday, April 18 (incense is used at the 11:15 am service only) Choral Eucharist, Footwashing, and Stripping of the Altar at 7 pm Easter egg hunt after the (incense is used) 9 am Service

Prayer Labyrinth available after Tenebrae until Good Friday at noon. Simple soup supper available 6 pm Monday - Thursday.

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 5 A Message from our Senior Warden 2019 Annual Report

Ten years ago, on January 25th 2009, I addressed our congrega- done and cleaned up our By-Laws in the process . It took a lot of tion as Senior Warden – with my report at the annual meeting . It research, expert advise from our Bishop’s office, the Presiding had been a year of contrasts, as I pointed out . My term ran in Bishop’s office and our Chancellor; hard work from a diligent Task 2008 – remember that year? We had challenges, triumphs and Force; and faithful and heartfelt discernment on the part of your loss . I concluded my remarks as follows . Vestry . A parishioner came to me after last year’s annual meeting I asked, “How do we sustain each other; care for one another; and said, “Just fix it ”. Personally, I pushed to have it done by June . celebrate life together?” And I answered as follows: But your Vestry said, Slow down Betsy, we have more to talk about . And so we did and then we brought our recommenda- We weed and dust together. tion to you – and you listened and supported our work . This We worship, pray and study together. meeting is the first test of our new way of doing things – I think it’s going pretty well . Thank you for having faith in us . We make a joyful noise unto the Lord. We teach our children, and they teach us. We worked really hard to end 2008 with a balanced budget . No joke, there were no funds from our endowment that year . I re- We stitch comforting teddy bears, listen as Stephen Ministers, and member clearly . Jean Redfield was our treasurer and she deliv- help each other through times of difficult transitions. We set God’s ered the news in June . Well, against all odds we did end with a table with reverence, surround it with beautiful flowers and offer balanced budget . It wasn’t pretty, but we did it . healing prayers. And we are doing the same this year – ending with a balanced We enlighten through the beauty of our stained glass windows and budget . New tax laws and a bouncing market – lots of uncer- the sermons of our preachers. We walk to alleviate hunger and find tainty – We always seem to be on the edge . It shouldn’t be this a cure for cancer. We bless pets of every variety and we are going way . Vestries spend an inordinate amount of time on finances . green to be good stewards of the earth. But this year we got to worship together, study together, eat to- We support the cycle of life as we reaffirm our baptismal vows with gether and discern together at every Vestry meeting . We valued the newly baptized, stand witness to the commitment of love be- this time; it was important to us and our development as a trust- tween two people, watch our children become full members of the ing, respectful leadership team . church at confirmation, and celebrate the lives of friends and loved This was a great Vestry and I thank each and every one of you . ones who have died. One of the joys of being on the Vestry is the deep relationships We greet friends and strangers alike, and usher folks to their seats. We that grow with people you probably wouldn’t get to know oth- experience the Bible again for the first time, engage the Word, and erwise . It is a privilege and honor to serve on the Vestry . It is also have conversations about stewardship. hard work, fun and enriching . This is a blatant request that each We look outside our immediate parish family to embrace our part- of you consider serving on the Vestry . Now remember, you must nership with Church of the Messiah, feed the hungry at Crossroads, be a communicate in good standing – you can work on that . But help hurricane Katrina survivors rebuild in New Orleans. I am here to tell you it will change your life . Our youth group fed us breakfast and granted micro-loans through OK, back to our year together . Changes were made . We lost the KIVA. We enjoy Soaring Sounds in Sacred Places and serve the Dio- 5:30 Saturday and 11:15 Sunday services . But, we have Evensong cese in various ways. every Sunday, unless, of course, there is an amazing concert . We combined the boys and girls choirs - And, we have daily services We come together on Tuesdays, have adventures on Wholly Wednes- in the morning and evening, Tuesday through Friday . There’s days, and gather for prayer, silence and inner reflection on Thursdays. plenty of opportunity to worship together . We meet in small groups, dine with our Foyer Groups, and worship together at 5:30, 8:00, 9:00 and 11:15. And we tried other things . We replaced Mardi Gras jambalaya with Shrove Tuesday pancakes . Tuesdays Together became We do all of this and more. And, in all that we do, we are supported Wednesdays at Christ Church where we eat and study and learn by a dedicated and faithful staff. We are a community of faith, in re- together . We gave up golf and the Antiques Show, but carried on lationship with God and Jesus Christ – and each other. with Gifts and Greens and our parish Christmas Party . We still We are rich in talent, spirit, and love. enjoy Foyer Groups and have added Circle Groups with Shep- Thank you for all that you do and the promise of what is to come. I herds to keep in touch with each other . We continue to bless our can’t wait to see what comes next. pets, Process at Advent, celebrate Holy Week and, of course, enjoy strawberry shortcake . But now we dedicate our offerings Well, Next is here and its has been good, very good . We have at Christmas and Easter to outreach partners . This year we added weathered a lot of storms in the past ten years and here we are . Thanksgiving – how apt! In my address I noted that the Vestry “pondered changing the Vestry election process to bring to the All Parish Meeting ”. Take So, what is it that we actually do here – in this Christian com- note of the word “pondered ”. Well, ten years later we got the job munity? 6 | Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 A Message from our Senior Warden (cont’d) 2019 Annual Report

Well, Bishop Wright boiled it down to words we say every week: Well, here’s a thought from a long-time Stewardship leader . We walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, • What if - out of gratitude for all that we have, for all that has an offering and sacrifice to God. been given to us – acting in generosity In Bishop Wright’s words, “God’s purpose in Jesus of Nazareth • What if we came up with an additional $100,000? What was to walk in love among us . If that is so, then the purpose of would, what could, we do with it on our journey together? Jesus’ followers, that’s me and you, is to imitate His example and • What a great challenge for the new Vestry and for you, the teachings ”. Christ Church community . We share our mission: to bring God and people together to know • Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an and live the good news of Jesus Christ . We are walking, and the offering and sacrifice to God . journey never ends . How far can we go? I ended my report ten years ago saying: Rev . Wright described God’s love as “something that has no Thank you for all you do and the promise of what is to come . bottom . Something infinite . Something encompassing and elas- Well, some things never change – I still can’t wait to see what tic ”. I love the elastic . He talked about not being afraid to fail – comes next . Dare I say it? I think I’d like to hang around for one that there is no failure in Christ Jesus – only learning . more year . At TechTown Detroit where I work we have a failure wall . We ask God is good, all the time . visitors and staff alike to grab a post-it and answer the question, “What would you do if you were not afraid to Fail?” The wall is covered with hundreds of insightful yearnings . How would Christ Church Grosse Pointe answer this question?

Join the Choir Pilgrimage Germany July 26 to August 3, 2020 Berlin, Wittenberg, Leipzig, Munich, Oberammergau Highlights include: Pergamom Museum, Bonhoeffer House, St. Thomas Church (Leipzig), and The Passion Play in Oberammergau

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Scott Hanoian, shanoian@christchurchgp .org Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 7 COMMUNITY NORMS

T C C W We welcome all whether they are new to our congregation or are from other ministries or faiths. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. (Deuteronomy 10:19)

R O We speak our own ideas and make our observations in ways that respect other peoples’ needs, beliefs, and feelings. We treat everyone in the same manner that we wish to be treated ourselves. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31)

S  S  G We seek and see the good in others and take a positive approach in our common life and ministry. We avoid negativity. Seek Christ in all people. L We listen to understand what is on the minds and hearts of the people around us. We do not express our own thoughts without understanding what is important to others. Listen … and be attentive, that you may gain insight. (Proverbs 4:1)

D C We speak honestly, directly, and supportively to others. When there is a confl ict (we are human!) we go to the person involved, not others. Well meant are the wounds a friend infl icts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy. (Proverbs 27:6) U A L We use language that honors the other person. We are clear and supportive in our expression. Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18) A J O We are not judgemental. Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. (7:1) P  A  W We participate in the activities and prayers which sustain our life together.  ey devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (Acts 2:42) S  V We maintain mutual respect between staff and volunteers, respecting the unique responsibilities and gifts that we provide.. Love one another with mutual aff ection; outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10) C We respect the confi dences that have been entrusted to us. …one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confi dence. (Proverbs 11:13)

At all times, we are committed to being a Safe Church for all. 8 | Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 Vestry Election 2019 Annual Report

Voting Requirements - Who is eligible to vote? As required by the Canons of the Diocese of Michigan and the laws of the State of Michigan, no nominee shall be declared Any adult (16 years or older) communicants who has been a elected to the Vestry unless he or she shall have received at least Communicant in Good Standing in this parish for not less than six a majority of all the valid votes cast . (6) months shall be elibigle to vote at all Parish Meetings [Bylaws 2 .2] . If more nominees than necessary to fill the vacancies shall have received a majority of the valid votes cast, the nominees receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected . If fewer Who is a Communicant in Good Standing? nominees than necessary to fill the vacancies shall have received a A Communicant in Good Standing is any baptized member who, majority of the valid votes cast, then only those candidates receiving during the preceding year, has been faithful in corporate worship, a majority of votes shall be declared elected . Additional ballots shall unless for good cause prevented, and in working, praying, and be taken until all of such vacancies shall have been filled . giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God . [Bylaws 2 .1 .4] If additional ballots are required, a number of nominees equal to twice the number of remaining vacancies to be filled shall be Voting Instructions eligible for election . These nominees shall be those individuals not elected on the preceding ballot receiving the highest numbers of Voting for membership of the Vestry shall be by written ballots cast votes on that ballot . This process shall continue until all vacancies by the eligible voters present at the annual meeting . No ballot shall are filled . If after any ballot a vacancy remains to be filled and a tie be counted unless it shall have been voted for the same number occurs, balloting shall continue until the tie is broken . of nominees as there are vacancies to be filled on the Vestry .

The 2019 Vestry Candidates

Richard Best Stephen Fehniger Polly Ledyard

Helen Santiz Beverly Curtiss Walsh Sheldon (Butch) Wardwell

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 9 Worship Ministries 2019 Annual Report

The Reverend Andrew Van Culin, Rector • Christ Church at the Rivers: This past fall we added a Purpose: Tuesday service of Holy Eucharist at The Rivers . This weekly At the heart of our common life together stands our common service gathers residents from both the independent and worship . As a community, we gather throughout the week to assisted living communities for a quiet service of prayer worship and pray, offering ourselves in common voice to God . and communion . Among the ten (10) to twenty (20) regu- In addition to our principal worship services on Sunday morning, lar participants are life-long members of Christ Church, a daily commitment to worship and prayer is maintained in newer members who have joined us over the years, friends Saint Margaret’s Chapel with weekday services of Morning and from the wider Episcopal community of Grosse Pointe and Evening Prayer, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Detroit, as well as new friends from the Lutheran, Presbyte- Wednesday evenings . rian, and Roman Catholic communities . Ministries: • Worship Participation: While 2018 experienced a marked • Acolytes increase in attendance at our 9 am service, attendance at • Altar Guild Evensong has waned . Similarly, after a noticeable spike in • Eucharistic Ministers 2017, Easter and Christmas attendance returned to normal, • Flower Guild while other special services remained on par with previous • Lectors year norms . • Ushers and Greeters • The Daily Office: The Daily Office continues with a, • Vergers committed, core community that gathers regularly People Served: throughout the week, especially for Morning Prayer . These In 2018, nearly 19,000 people gathered at Christ Church for simple said services continue to provide our community a prayer at one of our 217 weekend and special services held at quiet opportunity for reflection, reformation, and Christ Church . Additionally, over 1,000 people attended our daily re-connection with one another and with God in our lives . offering of Morning and Evening prayer, and countless more 2019 Priorities: joined us as we remembered a loved one who had died or at the In 2019 we will continue our pursuit of excellence in worship wedding of dear friends . with increased attention to our preparation and volunteer train- Volunteers Utilized: ing, turning our attention to growing our core of Adult worship Worship at Christ Church would be nearly impossible without ministers serving as readers, ushers, greeters, or altar guild mem- the countless volunteers that offer their time to support our wor- bers . ship services . From the Altar Guild to the Vergers, Acolytes and Lastly, we will continue the focus we began in 2017 on the devel- Ushers, Lectors and Intercessors, Greeters and Flower Guild, the opment and deepening of our connections within worship, be- number of volunteers on a Sunday and throughout the year are ginning with our 9 am family service . staggering . Currently, over 85 people volunteer in the critical To Volunteer: worship ministries – at least 15 of whom are volunteering on any If you are interested in volunteering with any of our worship min- given Sunday . istries, please contact Jospeh Daniel (rectorsoffice@christchurch- A particular thanks must be shared with Mary Trost, Director of gp .org) or any member of the Christ Church clergy . the Flower Guild, and Lynnette Iannace, Director of the Altar Contact: Guild, and Deb Champion, Head Verger Together, their quiet The Reverend Andrew Van Culin, Rector leadership of these important ministries assists the prayer wor- 313-885-4842 • rectorsoffice@christchurchgp .org ship that we enjoy . 2018 Highlights: • Worship Schedule Changes: With the reduction in staff and budget, we made the difficult decision to reduce the number of weekend services offered from 5 to 3, which necessitated the elimination of the 5:30 pm Eucharist on Saturday and the 11:15 am on Sunday .

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Feast of the Presentation Friday, February 1 • 7 pm Combined Choirs Free and open to the public

A Candlemas procession followed by a Solemn Holy Eucharist celebrating the Eve of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple.

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 11 Outreach Ministries 2019 Annual Report

The Reverend Andrew Van Culin, Rector Priorities: Purpose: In 2019, the Outreach Commission will introduce a new path for Our Outreach Ministries exist to provide intentional outreach outreach ministries at Christ Church to help us become the opportunities, partnerships and formation that transform the living and breathing body of Christ in this world, in service to the community of Christ Church and those whom we serve . mission of our church: to bring God and people together to live the good news of Jesus Christ . Ministry Activities: • Backpack supply drive Volunteer Teams: • Christmas Gift Project Outreach Commission: Lynnette Iannace, Karen Kienbaum, Blair • Crossroads Soup Kitchen Osborn, Jean Redfield, Kim Sutton . • Outreach funding ministry Outreach Funding Ministry Team: Lynnette Iannace, Colleen • Grosse Pointe Memorial Shelter Week Meal Fitzgerald, Ted Hagan, Kim McNulty, Erik Traynham, Kelly Walsh . • Summer Starters To Volunteer: Highlights: If you are interested in volunteering with our Outreach ministries, Outreach Commission: Building upon their work with the please contact Joseph Daniel (rectorsoffice@christchurchgp .org) Rev’d Areeta Bridgemohan, the Outreach Commission is or any of the Christ Church clergy . currently developing a comprehensive vision for outreach, Contact: expanding our scope of care beyond relief efforts (e .g ., soup The Rev’d Andrew Van Culin, Rector kitchens) toward transformation such as betterment (e .g . food 313-885-4842 • rectorsoffice@christchurchgp .org pantry), empowerment (e .g . urban gardening) and systems change (e .g . policy change) . Agency Support: It is the charge of the Outreach Funding Minis- try team to identify recipients both for our special appeals and our smaller grants . In 2018, we awarded over $60,000 in grants and support to area agencies . We awarded over $35,000 through our special appeals (Easter, Gifts and Greens, and Christmas): • $12,000 from the 2018 Easter Appeal supporting Mariners Inn • $12,500 from the 2018 Gifts and Greens sale and event, supporting programs at the Alternatives for Girls and the Church of the Messiah • $11,600 from our 2018 Christmas Appeal supporting the Crossroads of Michigan Emergency Services Program To compliment the special appeals, the Outreach Grants Ministry awarded an additional $16,500 through our general grants process • $2,500 to The Front Porch • $4,000 to Urban Neighborhood Initiatives • $5,000 to the Ruth Ellis Center • $5,000 to Heart for Homes Summer Starters: Our Summer Starters initiative provided 3,500 summer breakfasts, costing only $1 .57 per breakfast provided . Designed to “fill the gap” for students reliant on school meal programs, the Summer Starters program provides a weekly breakfast baskets containing seven (7) shelf-stable breakfasts and snacks for children participating in the Crossroads of Michigan lunch program Crossroads of Michigan - Sunday Lunch: Over 100 Volunteers from Christ Church came together to provide 3 lunches at Cross- roads in 2018, serving nearly 1500 guests . New volunteers are always welcome!

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YOU’VE BEEN CALLED TO SERVE!! NEXT SERVICE DAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 We will be preparing and serving lunch at Crossroads of Michigan. There are two time slots available to volunteer: 8:30 -11:30 am to prepare, and 11:30 am - 3:00 pm to serve. Crossroads Ask of the Month: Bring in MEN’S WINER GLOVES for collection in the Church lobby by January 27. TO SIGN UP GO TO WWW.CHRISTCHURCHGP.ORG/CROSSROADS For more information contact Joseph Daniel at [email protected] or 313-885-4841, ext. 107.

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 13 Music 2019 Annual Report

Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist In May, we welcomed three new girl choristers and 6 new boy Purpose: choristers into the program, and began the Fall season with 7 The principal mission of the music program at Christ Church is to boys and 25 girls . offer, at the highest standard possible, praises to God through 2019 Priorities: leadership in music and liturgy . The program also supports the Our principal thrust for the years to come will be to build the education of children through intensive musical tuition . choir community in both numbers and personal connection . Ministries: We will look for opportunities to come together as a community • Choir of Men and Boys and foster the formation of our choristers and their families in • Choir of Men and Girls their discipleship of Christ . As always, we will seek to do this • Christ Church Chorale while sustaining our Anglican heritage through genuine, • Christ Church Schola committed musical offerings . • Soaring Sounds in a Sacred Space Series of Concerts and We continue to look for girls and boys with a hearty appetite for Special Services singing and a level of talent and commitment appropriate to 2018 Highlights: the musical rigors of the Christ Church music program . In The choirs have spent the year singing services and concerts at addition, we will continue to offer programs during the coming a consistently high level of achievement . With our series of year which look to energize our current membership roster as concerts and special services, Soaring Sounds in a Sacred well as encourage visitors to Christ Church . Space, the Christ Church choirs have offered numerous Thank You: evensongs, a Requiem mass, Advent and Epiphany Processions, Thank you to all of those who sing in the choirs, the families and and Christmas and Easter Lessons and Carols . The series has friends who drive our choristers to rehearsals and services, the also presented four concerts this past year involving the Christ ushers and greeters that serve during concerts and special Church Chorale, the Christ Church Schola, and guest musicians services, our pledging families and concert patrons who donate from the surrounding area and beyond . In addition, this past to and attend the events on the Soaring Sounds in a Sacred season we continued our festive liturgies on the Feast of the Space series . Presentation, and the Feast of the Ascension . Contact: Over the summer, The Christ Church Choir was in residence for Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist services at Durham Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral . 313-885-4841 x102 • shanoian@christchurchgp .org During the course of their pilgrimage, the choir sang 11 services and visited numerous sites, including Hadrian’s Wall, Alnwick Castle, the Holy Island (Lindisfarne), and Dover Castle .

14 | Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 Concerts and Special Services 2018-19 Music Season CONCERTS There will be a pre-concert lecture before each Concert at 1:30 pm hosted by Scott Hanoian.

Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 3 pm Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 3 pm St. John Passion | Bob Chilcott The Creation | Franz Joseph Haydn Christ Church Choirs with Orchestra Christ Church Chorale with Orchestra

SPECIAL SERVICES Free and open to the public Friday, February 1, 2019, 7 pm Eve of the Feast of the Presentation

Sunday, May 12, 2019, 3 pm Easter Lessons and Carols Thursday, May 30, 2019, 7 pm Feast of the Ascension

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 15 Parish Life 2019 Annual Report

The Reverend Walter Brownridge, Interim Associate • First Things: Newcomers Class: This fall we re-introduced Purpose: a newcomers class for new members . This 4 week journey Parish Life includes programs that gather, connect, and care for introduces members to life at Christ Church by exploring Christ Church parishioners as a community of faith, bringing God our life in Communion with Christ, in Communion with one and people together to know and live the Good News of Jesus another, and as Commissioned servants in the world . Christ . • Weekly Worship at The Rivers: This fall we began a weekly Programs and Events: celebration of the Eucharist with members and friends at • Parish Life Commission • Funeral Ministry Team The Rivers Grosse Pointe . This weekly service of prayer and • Parish Gatherings Cmt • Sunday Coffee Hour communion provides a deepening relationship with long- • Member Development Cmt • Parish Christmas Party time members who are unable to be with us regularly today, • Pastoral Care Committee • Parish Fellowship Events and to form new friends with other residence there . • Circle Groups • Summer BBQs • Funeral Ministry: Under the leadership of the Kathy • Wednesdays@CCGP • Fall Home Coming Williams, our Funeral Ministry provided exceptional hospital- • Foyer Groups • The Fall Women’s Tea ity to grieving families, friends, and guests at over 22 funerals • Christ Church Bakers • Lay Eucharistic Visitors in 2018 . • Intercessory Prayer Team • Foyer Groups: Our foyer group ministry has transitioned People Served: with a change of leadership . After faithfully serving as lead- Parish Community: Sunday hospitality, the Christ Church Christ- ers of Foyer Groups for several years, Mike and Mary Bamford mas Party, Strawberry Shortcake on the front lawn and every have engaged in other ministries in the parish . We thank other opportunity for fellowship and to make new friends in Mike and Mary Bamford for their excellent leadership . For faith, or to care for a friend in need is an expression of our Parish 2019, we are grateful to Al and Sheila Minetola for agreeing Life ministry at work . to assume the leadership of the Foyer Groups . Foyer Groups gather are regular but informal dinners, for purely social Highlights: reasons . The Foyer Groups provide a means to develop new • Circle Groups: Circle Groups were created to address a real- friendships and deepen old ones and are a way to make our ity at Christ Church: this is a wonderfully large parish, with a sometimes-too-large-seeming parish feel smaller and myriad of “affinity” groups and programs . However, some- warmer Please keep an eye out for the next opportunity to times it can be too large and the leadership of the parish join a foyer group! believed we needed to find a way to make the parish small- MInistry Opportunities er and incorporate as many members as possible . The • The Christ Church Bakers, coordinated by Joseph Daniel, purpose of a Circle is to deepen the bonds of affection respond to requests for baking cookies, cakes, or even meals among parishioners, not just among friends, but the broad for Parish Gathering events, Funeral receptions and pastoral community of Christ Church . We launched last fall with each needs . Jospeh maintains the list of all parishioners who have of the ten Circles meeting for the first time in at Christ offered their cooking skills to respond as needs arise . Church . The Rector, the Wardens or I attended each initial gathering . We are grateful to the “Shepherds” for each of the • The Funeral Ministry team: Under Kathy Williams’ leader- Circles, and to Mark Lorenger and Laura Nealssohn for serv- ship, the funeral ministry provides hospitality and care for ing as Co-Leaders of the Shepherds . families of deceased loved ones . When a funeral is scheduled at Christ Church, team members are invited to volunteer as • Wednesdays at Christ Church: Wednesdays at CCGP they are able, serving as greeters, family room hosts, and continued the opportunity for faith, fellowship, and forma- reception hosts . With over 20 funerals a year, new team tion, the heart of the evening is our community dinner members are always welcome! which serves up to 70 on Wednesday evenings . This year we transition to having meals catered for the evening . • The Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring Holy Communion to those parishioners who are shut-in or otherwise unable to • Parish Breakfasts and Celebrations: Every family comes come to church . together now and again to celebrate -- and so do we . In • Cancer Connect is a support group focused on providing addition to our weekly celebration at the Eucharist, we set support to effected in any way by cancer . They meet month- aside several Sundays (and occasionally a weekday) each ly and since the fall of 2018 have offered a variety of programs year for a parish meal . Often a Parish Breakfast, these meals that offer a sense of hope and healing . and gatherings draw us together for fellowship and the expanding of our relationships with one another .

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Priorities: • Continue Circle Groups development • Recruit new volunteers for the funeral ministry • Explore the need and possibilities for a Senior Adult Ministry Program (First Priority: come up with a good name!) • Explore and develop a pastoral response to death and loss that extends beyond the funeral . • Develop an intentional process of welcome and connection to enable new members to quickly join the spiritual life and community of Christ Church . Thank You: Thank you to all the many ministry team leaders, to the folks who work behind the scenes to clean up and serve, to the folks who coordinate and risk by leading others to serve, to the Holy Spirit who calls us to gather together and be invigorated by Love . To Volunteer: If you are interested in volunteering with our Parish Life ministries or to participate in a parish life event, please contact Joseph Daniel (rectoroffice@christchurchgp .org) or any of the Christ Church clergy . Contact: The Rev’d Walter Brownridge, Associate 313-885-4841, ext . 116 • wbrownridge@christchurchgp .org

Spring 2019 Rector’s Forum Series

Holy Currencies Wrestling with God This series explores The Rev’d Eric Law’s six “cur- A 7-part series tackling fundamental questions of rencies” for sustainable ministry. Participants are faith. Participants may prepare by reading the corre- encouraged to read the related chapters of Law’s book sponding “Little Book of Guidance” by the same title. Holy Currencies. March 10: Why Go to Church? February 3: Wellness March 24: Why are we Here? February 10: Money April 7: What does it Mean to Be Holy Whole? February 24: Time and Place April 28: Why Suffering?

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 17 Formation for Adults 2019 Annual Report

The Reverend Walter Brownridge, Interim Associate expansion of our lay teachers -- “Catechists” as they were Purpose: once known . The ministry of teaching is a both sacred and Formation helps members of all ages and their families to grow essential, and if you believe you may be called to this holy in their knowledge of Christianity, to integrate Christian princi- work, please be in touch with Fr . Walter . ples into their lives and to deepen their sense of themselves as • The Daughters of the King, under Karen Davenport’s lead- spiritual people, ultimately bringing God and people together to ership, is a community of women seeking to grow in prayer know and live the Good News of Jesus Christ . and service while sharing God’s love and light . The DOK Ministries: meets monthly to study what it means to live a rule of prayer • The Catechumenate and a rule of service, while expanding our understanding of • The Emmaus Journey: Seasonal classes deepening the Christ’s call for us to serve and to love generously . All women understanding and practice of faith for adults of the parish are welcome to participate! • The Rector’s Forum • The Sweeny Lecture Series: This lecture series was not • Advent and Lenten Quiet Nights utilized in 2018 and remains an untapped resource for the • Christ Church Spirituality Center (See separate report) Formation Commission to consider in 2019 . • The Daughters of the King As your associate clergy, I continue in unceasing prayer for all of • The Sweeny Lecture Series you and in the wider Christian community . I hope that my People Served: preaching, teaching, sacramental ministry, pastoral care and Parish Community – we are all in formation around our desire to collaboration with the Rector and other Sr . Staff will aid you in serve, our call to be good stewards, our questions of faith and that process . prayer, and for worship and praise . Highlights: Thus my priorities and vision for 2019 is to facilitate growth in • Wednesdays at Christ Church: Wednesdays at CCGP several area of Christ Church’s life together . My hope is for our continued the opportunity for faith, fellowship, and forma- community to grow spiritually and as life-long learners of their tion, the heart of the evening is our community dinner Christian faith . I anticipate that in 2019, in collaboration with which serves up to 70 on Wednesday evenings . This year we other staff and the Lay Leadership, that Christ Church will have expanded to offer 2 evening and 1 afternoon class . become more effective in this area and as we strive “…to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of • The Catechumenate: Through conversation and reading, Christ ”. (Ephesians 4:12) . It is my deep prayer and desire for you is The Catechumenate continued to provide a opportunity for that the Apostle Paul’s call to the Church in Ephesus becomes new and life-long Christians to deepen or renew their under- our call as we seek to be Christ’s head, hands and heart in Grosse standing of who God is and who they are called to be as Pointe and beyond . disciples of Christ . • Emmaus Journey Classes: Fr . Brownridge has helped to Thank You: expand our programs for Adults by establishing a second I am grateful for the ministry of Susanna Muzzin (an old friend track of evening classes within the umbrella of the “Emmaus from our days at St . Peter’s Church in Ellicott City, MD) in the area Journey ”. These classes, which may be taken as short courses of Christian Formation for Families, Child and Youth . This includes as a year-long program, will help to deepen our understand- Baptismal preparation for Infants and children . It has been a plea- ing of the life of Christ to which we are called . sure assisting and filling in for Susanna and working with the Guild for the Baptism of Children • The Rector’s Forum has developed into a substantive opportunity for parishioners and guest to explore faith and To Volunteer: to live into their commitment to lifelong Christian Forma- If you are interested in volunteering with our Formation minis- tion . This year we have featured an important book on tries or to participate, please contact Jospeh Daniel (rectorof- becoming a more missional people of God . The book is Holy fice@christchurchgp .org) or any member of the Christ Church Currencies by the Rev . Dr . Eric Law . We have also introduced clergy team . an insightful series of “Little Books of Guidance” that we have Contact: described as our “Wrestling with God” series . Each book is The Rev’d Walter Brownridge, Associate written by a different author . 313-885-4841, ext . 116 • wbrownridge@christchurchgp .org Priorities and Opportunities: • Adult Formation: With the addition of the Emmaus Jour- ney building upon the foundation of the Catechumenate, our attention in 2019 will turn to the development and

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The Reverend Canon Ronald Spann, Director Michigan took part, consistent with the two previous Purpose: events . Karen Davenport, Mary Trost, Mike and Mary “To help persons become fully alive ” . To do this, the Christ Bamford, and Jackie and Seth Spann, lent invaluable volun- Church Spirituality Center provides local opportunities for teer help in sacristy, flower arrangements, and meal prep interested individuals, couples or groups to pursue personal and kitchen clean up . Angels of Mercy! growth and spiritual practices that are commonly offered off- • Prayer Labyrinth: The reduced-scale prayer labyrinth was site by specialized retreat and conference centers, thus increas- back in Miller Hall for Holy Week, 2018 . It was lent out to St . ing accessibility and saving costs . The aim is to help this parish Michael’s, Grosse Pointe Woods, for use at their New Year’s build a culture of intentional spirituality on the part of members Eve watch night observance, and is finding more use by and staff, and to attract non-members seeking the same . other Christian formation activities here in the parish . Ministries: 2019 Priorities: • PRH Education – a personal growth resource from an inter- • Raise the profile of the Christ Church Spirituality Center’s national foundation specializing in adult formation role at CCGP, especially through new paths of collaboration through a holistic approach to spirituality with the Rector and the clergy and lay leaders in the area of • Workshops led by outside facilitators Adult and Youth formation . • Retreats led by outside facilitators • Continue to expand the numbers of participants from • Special Events both within and beyond our parochial membership • Prayer Labyrinth • Referrals for spiritual direction and other resources • Strengthen the profile of PRH education as a specific track of formation 2018 Highlights: • Non-PRH Offerings: On the evening of August 14 Christ Acknowledgements and Thank You’s: Church Spirituality Center hosted a sequel to its 2015 and I want to be sure that my staff colleagues at Christ Church 2017 commemorations of Jonathan Daniels, “Magnificat in Grosse Pointe know that their support has been invaluable . Selma”, and “Magnificat in Motown,” and centered respec- Rick DiLoreto’s tirelessly creative conceptions encourage me as tively in the 50th anniversaries of Daniels’ death as a martyr much as they speak to the public that uses them for informa- and civil rights worker, and of Detroit’s 1967 Riot/Rebellion . tion . The professional facilitators who commit to our program- 2018’s commemoration was in memory of Martin Luther ming find these materials, our buildings and grounds, and the King, Jr ’s. death in 1968 as martyr and civil rights worker . It opportunity to share their gifts also echo my gratitude, includ- used the same format of Eucharist, Agape Meal, Video and ing the support of the Rector, Administrator and Sextons . Sacred Conversation . The Rev’d Bill Wylie-Kellerman, a Contact: United Methodist minister, writer and theologian was The Reverend Canon Ronald Spann, Director present as a Witness to Gospel non-violence . He helped 313-885-4841 x113 • rspann@christchurchgp .org facilitate the evening’s Sacred Conversation component . Interestingly, some 53 pre-registered participants from SE

Christ Church Grosse Pointe • Annual Meeting • 2019 | 19 Children and Family Ministries 2019 Annual Report

Susanna Muzzin, Director of Children and Family Ministries • Confirmation Classes resumed in the fall of 2018 after a Mission: year’s break; we have twelve Confirmands who meet most Gather Together, Grow in Faith, and Serve God in the World . Wednesday evenings with Susanna Muzzin . Many thanks to Colleen Fitzgerald for assisting with this class! Purpose: The purpose of Children and Family Ministries at Christ Church is • Wednesday Evening CCKids: Susanna Muzzin taught this to engage with children, families, and volunteers, build class in Winter/Spring 2018 and Miranda Ferrara took it over relationships, and lead programs that help children live into the in Fall 2018 – many thanks to her! Children explore Bible vows made for them at their baptisms . Stories through crafts, art, storytelling, and movies . Ministries: • Children’s Chapel: We welcome 10-20 children each • Christ Church Nursery Sunday morning to chapel, where we light candles, sing a new hymn each season, hear a Bible story, read a psalm, and • Sunday School (3 years – grade 7) pray together . Children participate in carrying the Children’s • Wednesday Evening Formation (Grades 1-5 and Confirma- cross and taking the Children’s offering . tion) • Nursery: We have hired several new nursery workers as • Family Ministry Events (Advent Wreath workshop, Creche others have retired or taken other jobs . Nursery is offered on Procession, Family Game and Service Nights, etc .) Sunday mornings and afternoons, Wednesday afternoons and evenings, and for special events and services . • Parents’ Day Out (many thanks to our wonderful Director, Leah Mannino) • Vacation Bible School: Partnering with First English and St . Paul’s Lutheran Churches, we offered VBS this year at Christ • Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Church . We had over 90 children in attendance, with close • Vacation Bible School (with St . Paul and First English Luther- to 40 volunteers . A full day of activities was offered to an Churches) children and it was a great success! • Liaison with Christ Church Cooperative Nursery (CNCC) • Special Events: Several Family Game Nights were held (in People Served: March and June), and more are scheduled for 2019 . Pancakes Children and families of the parish community, as well as the and Palms was attended by many parishioners on Shrove wider Grosse Pointe Community (through Parents’ Day Out, Tuesday, and the Easter Egg Hunt, although cold, was great Christ Church Cooperative Nursery, Mothers of Preschoolers, and fun for all! During Holy Week, children created bouquets to VBS); those in need (through service projects) . give out to Church of the Messiah, and they also handed out carnations to mothers on Mother’s Day . 30 children took Volunteers: part in our St . Nicholas party on the night of the Parish We have so many people who gladly give their time to our Christmas Party! The Creche Procession was beautiful and children and youth, leading Godly Play lessons, teaching Sunday deeply meaningful for the children and their families . We School and Wednesday Evening, assisting with classes and have participated in several service projects: making cards Confirmation, volunteering with service opportunities . We are for shut-ins and blankets for homeless teens . The Palm Cross especially thankful for all the parents, grandparents, siblings, Workshop was enjoyed by many in the parish, as were the aunts and uncles, and friends who bring children to church and games and animals at the Parish Homecoming and Blessing formation classes, and assist when needed . of the Animals . 2018 Highlights: • MOPS: Christ Church assumed responsibility this year for • Sunday School Classes: We added a 6th-7th grade Sunday the childcare portion of monthly MOPS meetings . morning class this year; many thanks to Jessica Van Culin and Erika Davis for leading this . We are expanding the • Pizza Lunch: We serve 90-100 students most Thursdays of Communion Enrichment class to a two year Enriching the the school year . Father Walter has been joining us Sacraments class; we are so grateful to Libby Irby and Nancy occasionally to interact with students and offer a pastoral Osborne . Our Godly Play class has welcomed some new presence . families and volunteers: many thanks to Kathy Williams, Kathie vonSchwarz, Lisa and Frank Niscoromni, and Betsy Hall for their help and dedication . Thanks to Kelly Walsh for being able to substitute teach! The Sunday School classes continue to be full of energy and we are building strong relationships!

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2019 Priorities: • Establishing a Children’s and Family Committee and a Youth Committee to advise and assist, evaluate curricula, recruit volunteers, and plan for the 2019-20 program year . • Working with First English and St . Paul’s Lutheran Churches on Vacation Bible School 2019, to be held at First English Lutheran Church . • Continuing to send out occasional CYF e-newletters . • Introducing an opportunity for High School students to join together for relationship building and formation . • Introducing services for children on Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week . • Continuing to work with teachers, parents, and families to strengthen our opportunities and programs . • Offering semi-monthly Family Game/Service/Movie nights . • Discerning ways to make connections with MOPS, PDO, and CNCC families . Thank You: • To all the families, children, volunteers and staff who have made Christ Church such a wonderful place to serve! To Volunteer: We welcome volunteers, especially for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening! If you feel called to volunteer with our chil- dren, youth, and families, please contact Susanna Muzzin . Contact: Ms . Susanna Muzzin, Director of Children and Family Ministries 313-885-4841 x104 • smuzzin@christchurchgp .org

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Susanna Muzzin, Director of Children and Family Ministries • Pizza Lunch: We serve pizza to 90-100 students from Grosse Mission: Pointe South most Thursdays of the school year . Father Gather together, grow in faith and serve God in the world . Walter has been joining us occasionally to interact with students and offer a pastoral presence . Huge thanks to all Ministries: our volunteers who so faithfully serve our local youth . We • Confirmation have been told by a teacher for students with special needs • Pizza Lunch that their students in particular look forward to Thursdays, Highlights: because we provide a safe space for them to practice paying • Confirmation Classes resumed in the fall of 2018 after a for items, interacting with others, and playing games . year’s break; we have twelve Confirmands who meet most Priorities: Wednesday evenings with Susanna Muzzin . Many thanks to • Establishing a Youth Committee to advise and assist, evalu- Colleen Fitzgerald for assisting with this class! ate curricula, recruit volunteers, and plan for the 2019-20 • Vacation Bible School: Partnering with First English and St . program year . Paul’s Lutheran Churches, we offered VBS this year at Christ • Recruiting volunteers for a High School Youth Group; intro- Church . Several of Christ Church’s youth volunteered to ducing an opportunity for High School students to join lead classes and activities for the week . together for relationship building and formation . • 2018 Mission Trip: Together with youth from the Diocese • Building pastoral relationships with youth and their fami- and Christ Church Cranbrook, Rev’d Areeta Bridgemohan, lies in our community . Rev’d Manisha Dostert (Cranbrook), and Susanna Muzzin traveled to Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, Texas for a • Confirmation in June 2019 . week to work in their CUSE (Cathedral Urban Service Experi- Thank You: ence) program . We stayed on site at the Cathedral, and trav- • To the adult volunteers and parents who offer their time eled each day to different work sites associated with with love and devotion to our youth . post-Hurricane Harvey service . We cleaned brush with the • To our youth for being present, authentic, faithful, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership and saw firsthand the effects of responsive to the Gospel . the flooding, packed and served lunches to the homeless, assisted with a free produce market for the food insecure, To Volunteer: chopped vegetables and did laundry for the homeless at We welcome volunteers, especially for Wednesday evening! If the The Beacon, and worked with other Episcopal youth you feel called to volunteer with our youth, please contact from around the country to pack weekend meal kits for food Susanna Muzzin . insecure elementary children . We traveled most days using Contact: the city Metro light rail . We also met twice with youth at Ms . Susanna Muzzin, Director of Children and Family Ministries Iglesia Episcopal San Mateo, a local church devastated by 313-885-4841 x104 • smuzzin@christchurchgp .org the flooding from Hurricane Harvey .

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Diane E. Ward, Associate Finance and Administration 2019 Priorities: Ross Miller, Chair The following list is an unofficial list of potential projects; pending Purpose: approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Vestry To review the comprehensive annual repair and maintenance needs and the Conservation Trust . for all Christ Church properties, and to recommend necessary capital • Church Kitchen Door improvement and additions . - Water Drainage by Kitchen Door - Repair Limestone around Kitchen Door Buildings and Grounds Ministries: - Refinish Kitchen Door Conservation Trust Projects • Development of Long-Term HVAC/Boiler Maintenance Columbarium • 3 Year Rotation for Exterior Door Refinishing Virginia Brush Ford Rose Garden • Development of Long-range Landscaping Plan Membership: Acknowledgments and Thank You: • Betsy Creedon • George Sutton We want to thank all of members of the Guilds who combined • Ross Miller • Kit Tennyson have contributed many hours of service this year . Adopt a • Thom Nealssohn • Diane Ward Garden, Inventory Management, Holy Dusters, Set-up, and • John Woodhouse • Tim Whims Organizing Crews! 2018 Highlights: Contact: • Rectory Stucco/Wood Trim Replacement – Phase 3 Diane E . Ward, Associate Finance and Administration • Installation of Chair Lift at Rectory 313-885-4841 x111 • dward@christchurchgp .org • Foundation Leaks at Church Fixed • Neff: Painted Exterior Wood • Neff: Replaced Front Porch • Radnor: New Water Heater • Church Kitchen: Garbage Disposal Replaced • Exterior Doors Refinished: Neff, Miller Hall, Rectory, Exit Door by Rectors Office • Development of Christ Church Crew

ASH WEDNESDAY March 6 7 am - Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes in St. Margaret’s Chapel. 12 Noon - Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes and Congregational Hymns. 7 pm* - Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. The combined Choirs will perform at this Service. Ashes will also be available at 5 pm Evening Prayer.

*Childcare will be provided for the 7 pm Service.

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Diane E. Ward, Associate Finance and Administration financial performance of the community . Finance Committee Purpose: Members are: Dan Skedel (Treasurer), George Nicholson, Finance and Administration Commission provides support and Betsy Creedon, Thom Nealssohn, Dan Bowen, Gretchen advice for all administrative and operational needs relating to the Knoell, Blair Osborn, George Sutton, and John Snyder . daily operation and management of Christ Church including Human • Investment Committee: The investment committee, under Resources, Financial and General Management and Administration . the leadership of Bruce Greening, provided quarterly review Ministries Involved: of the investments of Christ Church . Investment Committee Members include: Bruce Greening, George Nicholson Administration Commission: (Emmeritus), Ann Eatherly, Betsy Creedon, Thom Nealssohn, The Administration Commission provides support and advice for Jeffry Smith, John Snyder, and Brendan Walsh . all administrative and operational needs relating to the daily operation and management of Christ Church, including Human • Buildings and Grounds: The buildings and grounds commit- Resources, Financial and General Management and Administra- tee, under the leadership of Ross Miller, provided advice, guid- tion, Communications, and Capital Improvements . ance and oversight to the conservation trust projects . The gardens and grounds were well maintained this year through Committees: numerous volunteers who adopted a garden . The holy dust- Finance Conservation Trust ers helped to prepare our Nave for Easter . Committee Building and Grounds Annual Giving Members: John Woodhouse, Ross Miller, George Sutton, Tim Conservation Trust Fundraising Whims, Kit Tennyson, Betsy Creedon, and Thom Nealssohn . DeHaven Trust Major Gifts • Conservation Trust: The Conservation Trustees provide over- Ministry Guilds: sight on the approval of conservation trust dollars to the trust Tellers Gifts and Greens Support documents . The trustees meet twice a year to review the Counters Adopt a Garden performance of the investments (managed by Investment Programs and Events Committee), and the spend ing of the dollars approved . Trust- Programs/Events: ees are: Peter Huebner, Butch Wardwell, Gar Knight, Ross Gifts and Greens Support Adopt a Garden Miller, Betsy Creedon, Thom Nealssohn, Fr . Van Culin, and Dan Skedel . Stewardship Committees: The Stewardship Commission assists with the development, • DeHaven Trust: The Dehaven Trustees provide oversight on implementation, coordination and review of the comprehensive the approval of DeHaven dollars to the trust documents . The stewardship programs of Christ Church . The goal is to build a trustees meet twice a year to review the performance of the community of disciples for Christ through their financial giving . investments (managed by Investment Committee) and the spending of the dollars approved . Trustees include: Betsy Programs/Events: Creedon, Daniel Skedel, John Stroh, Laura Huebner, Patsy Annual Appeal Gifts and Greens Gotfredson, and Fr . Van Culin . Seasonal Appeals Focused Fundraising Planned Giving • Annual Giving Committee: The committee continued the hard work of focusing on giving to Christ Church as a spiritual People Served: journey in our walk as Christian disciples . Disciples give as a The parish community by ensuring we are good stewards of all form of worship, disciples give because God is the Giver, and resources: physical, financial, and human . disciples give a tithe (tenth) back to God as a form of our grat- Highlights: itude for all he has given to us . Committee members include: • Administration Commission: In 2018 the commission Peggy Beadle†, Betsy Creedon, Thom Nealssohn, Amie Swee- provided advice and guidance for the 2019 Budget around ney, Mark Lorenger, and David Redfield . salary increases and reviewed the Health Care Policy, reaffirm- • Fundraising Committee: The committee continued the ing the policy established in 2018 . The policy approved hard work of discussing how to fundraise within a worship- provides Consumer Driven Health Plan 20 as the base plan at ping community . The community agreed that the first ask of 100% cost to the Employer . Employees can choose any plan parishioners is to be on the spiritual journey to support the offered, however, if the premiums are higher, the employee mission of the Church . Fundraising will focus on the commu- will be responsible for the difference . The difference will be nity who are friends and supporters of Christ Church first and paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction . foremost . The committee focused on Gifts and Greens and • Finance Committee: Under the leadership of our Treasurer has begun to outline a fundraising calendar for the year . The ,Dan Skedel, provided monthly review and guidance on the Fundraising committee is looking forward to 2019 and grow-

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ing our support of the ministry of Christ Church with a target Thank You: of 50k new dollars from fundraising . Thank you to all who participated in the Commissions, and Priorities: Committee members . Very large thank you to all who help us Looking forward to 2019 we will continue the strong steward- count the money, the ballots at Annual Meeting, answer our ship of our financial, physical, and human resources . Below are phone, dust the church, trim the roses, plant the mums, organize some highlights of Goals for 2019: rooms, run the vacuums, help with gifts and green and of course all who pick weeds and trash from our lovely grounds . • Ensure all properties are to code per city occupancy regulations • ACS and Membership Database Review to maximize our To Volunteer: knowledge and use If you are interested in volunteering for any of the administration • Continue to be strong stewards of every dollar used to free guilds/programs, or have questions concerning the financial more for ministry work; including providing support to other administration and stewardship for Christ Church, please contact churches in the community . Diane Ward . • Continue the work of the Annual Giving Committee for build- Contact: ing a community that supports God’s work through Christ Diane E . Ward, Associate Finance and Administration Church by giving generously with a financial gift on a journey 313-885-4841 x111 • dward@christchurchgp .org towards the tithe • Execute a fundraising strategy within a worshiping community .

Upcoming Guest Preachers

The Rev’d Dr. Gary Dorrien Guest Preacher and Speaker March 17, 2019 The Rev’d Dr . Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Religion at Columbia University and acclaimed author, join us today as the Guest Preacher at the 9am service . Following the service, Dr . Dorrien will join Fr . Drew for the Rector’s forum as we explore his recent book Breaking White Supremacy: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Social Gospel.

The Rev’d Mtr. Julia Gatta 2019 Holy Week Preacher April 18 — April 20

The Rev’d Mtr . Julia Gatta, author of Life in Christ: Practicing Christian Spirituality joins us as our guest preacher for the Triduum (the “great three days”) services of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter .

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The journey to the heart of Christ touches all aspects of our lives: very embodiment of his divine love for all his people . Finally, we from our conduct toward our neighbor near and far to the inter- give with gratitude because we have to learn that, in spike of nal care for ourselves as the very body of Christ . When we are what we earn, we are first and foremost recipients of the grace looking outward toward a friend or stranger we are called to and generosity of God and one another . And so we give thanks . reveal not only God’s love for them, but our own love as well, for But the journey does not end with gratitude and proclamation, in them we see not a stranger, but a sister or brother beloved of venture further up and further in (as C .S . Lewis would say), and God . So, too, when we turn our attention inward, to ourselves we see that our giving has become a form of commitment to and to our family, we strive, I pray, to reflect the abundant love of God’s mission in the world . As our financial gifts makes possible God for us, who calls us each “Beloved ”. the mission of the church – our worship of God, our formation of In all things, we are called to reflect our love for God and our our children and ourselves, our care for one another, and our neighbor, and to work to do God’s will “on earth as it is in heaven ”. service in the world – our financial commitment is a commit- In all things . . . even the use of money we possess . Well-earned ment to the very work of God in the world . In worship and as they are, even our financial resources are part, part-and-parcel formation and care and service, we proclaim not only the love of some would say, of our journey to the heart of Christ . Some, of God for the world, but we make the means of God’s remarkable course, dismiss any discussion of money as simply fundraising for grace and transforming blessing available to all . And so our gift the church and, no doubt, that has been our past (I’m sorry for comes to reflect our commitment to Christ . that) and the resources we receive make ministry possible . Even here, we go on . Take another step in Christian giving and But to dismiss the conversation is to miss the great value we may we will see, as if from another peak, that our wealth is not, in fact, find along the way . In American society, our money represents meant for our consumption alone . We will come to see, I pray, so much more than just dollars available to spend . Our wealth that our wealth – and our lives – are meant not merely for our and income often signifies our value to society (to one another) pleasure, but the care and love of our neighbor, ensuring not and the quality of person that we have become . Similarly, our only their survival, but, even more, their knowledge of God’s love society constantly proclaims that, no matter how much money and grace for them . And so our giving, becomes an act of care you have, you don’t have enough and that what you do have is and love for our neighbor who comes to hear of God’s love through meant solely for your pleasure and personal use (which extends worship, to learn of God’s love through study, to experience to our family, but no further) . God’s love through our care, and to embody God’s love to their neighbors in the world . And therein lies the journey . Am I of value to you my friend, or to my neighbor, or to God because of what I earn? Our faith And yet, the journey goes on . When we give freely, without proclaims NO! We are valued because we are beloved by One expectation or demand, we begin a journey of surrender . We pray who calls us by name . And so we give as a proclamation of faith each week that “thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” and – I am good and loved, not because I am wealthy, but because I yet, we often live life with the expectation that our priorities will am of God . At the same time, by giving up a portion of our be met, our expectations will be fulfilled, and our desires satisfied . wealth, we proclaim to the world, to our neighbor and friends To follow Christ is to surrender our will to his, to surrender our and strangers that money is not their worth either . heart to his, to surrender our lives to his . And so we give as an act and practice of surrender to the One we call Lord and God . We give also as an expression of gratitude – first, to God for the mystery of God’s love that has loved us all since before time, but The journey takes us further still . When we choose to make a also for the immense trust that God has in you and in me, to sacrificial gift, not just a latte-a-week gift, but one that brings embody his love in the world . Imagine that, God so trusts you struggle, that causes real choice in our life and home; when we that you have been called to share his love in the world, to be the begin to live without in order that others can live and hear the

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Good news of God’s grace for them; then we begin to participate If haven’t before, pledge . If you’ve pledged for years, but have no in the sacrificial love of Christ who sacrificed all for the world . idea what that represents of your income, do the math on your And that is the heart of the journey, to so embody the love of giving and intentionally increase your gift to Christ Church by one Christ for ourselves and our neighbors that we participate in the percent (1%) of your household income in gratitude for God’s sacrificial love of Christ in all ways and at all times . love and commitment to God’s mission . If you’re already an intentional, proportional gift, trust further, and make a 5-year Our giving matters . It matters, of course, for the church and the plan to reach a sacrificial gift of a tithe (10%), surrendering yourself ministry of Christ here at Christ Church . It matters, even more, as a to God’s grace and participating in his sacrifice love for the world . pathway for you into the very heart of Christ for the world . The journey to the heart of Christ touches all things, even our And so we, the Stewardship Committee, invite you to journey on . financial resources . Thank you for your generosity and, even Wherever you are today, celebrate . Celebrate the proclamation more, may God bless you on your journey to the heart of his love . and gratitude you express through your gift; the commitment you make and the love and care you extend through your pledge, the surrender you have made and the sacrifice you offer through your tithe . Celebrate where you are, but don’t stop .

Mission Statement To bring God and people together to know and live the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement To be a beacon of God’s love, Christ Church Grosse Pointe is a welcoming, compassionate and inclusive community overflowing with activity seven days a week. People of all ages and from all walks of life flock to this Christian center and become involved in its life, finding themselves spiritually nourished, educationally enriched, and empowered to serve as they live the Gospel joyfully. Christ Church embraces growth, serving the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s generations while maintaining the glories of its An- glican worship and tradition.

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We thank the following members for participating on the Christian journey through their annual pledge. “If ye love me, then keep my commandments” (John 14.15)

The Estate of D . Luanne Ahlbrand The Estate of John Dinka Mrs . Mary Ledyard Ms . Katherine Anslow Mr . & Mrs . Edwin Dyer Mr . & Mrs . Mark Lorenger Ms . Lynn Anslow Mr . Steven Fehniger Mr . & Mrs . Terrance Lynch Mr . Joel Anyim Mr . & Mrs . Peter Ferrara Mr . & Mrs . Edwin MacKethan, III Mrs . Barbara Arrigo Mr . & Mrs . Ed Fitzgerald Mr . Brian & Dr . Lisa MacLean Dr . & Mrs . Eric Ash Dr . R . Michael Flores & Mr . Michael Fournier Mr . & Mrs . Charles Mathews Mr . & Mrs . Nicholas Bachand Mrs . Shirley Fortune Mr . & Mrs . Joseph Maycock, Jr . Mr . & Mrs . Michael Bamford Mr . & Mrs . John Fowler Mr . & Mrs . Ted McConnell Mrs . Barbara Bangs Mrs . Hadley French Mr . & Mrs . John McCormick Ms . Martha Bangs Mrs . William Clay Ford Mr . & Mrs . Kenneth McIntyre Mr . & Mrs . Sandy Baruah Mrs . Margaret Garbarino Mrs . Helen McKnight Mr . Jeffry Bauer Mr . David Gaskin Mrs . Lucinda McMahon Dr . Richard Baumgarten & Dr . Cheryl Wesen Mr . & Mrs . Edward Gaspar Mr & Mrs James T . McMillan, II Mr . Richard Beadle Mr . & Mrs . Edward Gotfredson Mr . & Mrs . James Mills Mr & Mrs John Benson Mrs . Carol Gove Mr . & Mrs . Albert Minetola Mr . & Mrs . Richard Best Mr . Stuart Grigg Mr . & Mrs . Thomas Nealssohn Ms . Alesia Bicknell Mr & Mrs H .T . Hagan, III Mrs . Dorothy Nelson Mr . Bruce Birgbauer Mr . & Mrs . Scott Hanoian Mr . & Mrs . Robert Newton Mr . Karl Boeckler & Mrs . Lori Mouton Boeckler Ms Susan Harper Mr . & Mrs . George Nicholson, III Mr . & Mrs . John Booth, II The Estate of Ruth Hatcher Dr . & Mrs . Peter Nickles Mrs John L . Booth Mr . & Mrs . Milton Henkel Mr . & Mrs . Frank Niscoromni Mr . & Mrs . Michael Bowe Mr . Mark Higbie & Mrs . Gretchen Knoell Mr . & Mrs . Blair Osborn Dr . Jerry Brackett & Ms . Karen Kienbaum Mr . & Mrs . Mark High Mr . & Mrs . Dennis Partridge Mrs . Ruth Bradfield Mr . & Mrs . Michael Hix Mr . & Mrs . Brian Peabody The Rev’d Areeta Bridgemohan Mrs . Audrey Holley Mrs . Ursula Persidskis Ms . Libby Candler Mr . & Mrs . Henry Hubbard Mr . James Quinlan & Ms . Margaret Loomis Mrs . Lynn Carpenter Mr . & Mrs . Julius Huebner Mr . & Mrs . David Redfield Mr . & Mrs . David Chaklos Mr . & Mrs . Peter Huebner Mr . & Mrs . Michael Reich Ms . Deborah Champion Mr . Daniel Hughes Mr . & Mrs . Bruce Renaud Mr . & Mrs . Stephen Chan Mr . & Mrs . Matthew Hurley Mr . & Mrs . John Renick Mr . & Mrs . Patrick Chesterton Ms . Terri Lyn Huston Mr . & Mrs . Brendan Ross Mr . & Mrs . William Collison Ms . Lynnette Iannace Mr . Charles Ruifrok Mr . & Mrs . Jonathan Colman Mr . & Mrs . Robert Johnson Ms . Helen Santiz Mr . & Mrs . Gaylord Creedon Mrs . Heather Jones Mrs . Carol Schrashun Mr . & Dr . D . Kerry Crenshaw Ms . Barbara Kennedy Mr . & Mrs . Matthew Schuetze Mr . & Mrs . William Cudlip Mr . Robert Kingscott & Mrs . Susan Mara Dr . Cathryn & Mr . Daniel Skedel Mr . Henry Darlington Mrs . Judith Kling Ms . Penelope Slough Ms . Karen Davenport Mr . & Ms . Garland Knight, III Mr . & Mrs . Jeffrey Smith Ms . Mary Jean Davis Mr . & Mrs . Charles P . Kontulis Mr John Snyder Mr . Michael DeFillipi & Mr . David Gerdis Mr . & Mrs . Michael Labadie Mr . & Mrs . Ronald Solterisch Mr . & Mrs . George Detwiler Ms . Susan Larsen Mr . Samuel Stanley

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Mr . & Mrs . Frank Stellingwerf Mr . & Mrs . Jud Utley Mrs . Constance Waterman Mr . & Mrs . George Sutton Mr . & Mrs . Robert Vallee Mr . & Mrs . Adam Waugh Ms . Kimberly Sutton The Rev’d & Mrs . Andrew Van Culin Mrs . Lynda Webster Ms . Amie Sweeney Mr . & Mrs . John Van Osdol Ms . Karyn Weir Mr . Theodore Sweeney, III Mrs . John Van Zile Mrs . Sally Wheeler Mr & Mrs Donald N . Sweeny III Ms . Charlene Vickers Mr . & Mrs . Timothy Whims Mr . & Mrs . Joseph Swickard Mr . & Mrs . James Vogt Mr . & Mrs . Edward White Mr . & Mrs . Christopher Tennyson Mr . & Mrs . Brendan Walsh Ms . Kathy Williams Mr . & Mrs . David Tobbe Mrs . Beverly Walsh Mrs . Margaret Woodford Mr . & Mrs . Allan Torp Dr . & Mrs . Kenneth Walters Mr . John Woodhouse, Jr . Mr . & Mrs . Richard Trost Mr . & Mrs . Jonathan Walton Mr . & Mrs . Patrick Worrell, Sr . Miss Elizabeth Trost Mr . & Mrs . Sheldon Wardwell, II Mr . Donald Wray, Jr . & Dr . Arlene Rozzelle Miss Katherine Trost Mr . & Mrs . Benjamin Warren, III The Estate of Helen Young Mr . Edward Turner Mr . & Mrs . John Warren, Jr Mrs . Mary Anne Zinn

2018 Pledgers in thousands

Families Dollars Committed Actual Received1 Difference Exceeded 88 $449 $479 30 Met 19 53 53 0 Partially Met 46 158 116 -42 No Fulfillment 10 8 0 -8 Total Pledges 163 $669 $649 -$20

Other Gifts Families Budgeted Actual Received Difference Gifts w/o Pledge 146 75 110 35 Foundation| Grants 13 185 176 -9 Total Unrestricted Contributions 322 $929 $935 $6

1Note: These are dollars received towards commitment – some dollars may be received in year other than current fiscal year . Thus the dollars will not flow to the financial statements .

Thank you for your support!

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Want to get involved at Christ Church or learn more about a program? Tell us what interests you and a member of the staff or ministry will contact you shortly . After filling out form please submit to Joseph Daniel, in the Rector’s Office or simply return to reception desk .

Name Today’s Date

Contact Email Phone (Home) Phone (Cell)

WORSHIP MINISTRIES PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Altar Guild Ushers Christ Church Bakers Foyer Group (Participant) Acolytes Vergers Christ Church Cooks Foyer Group (Captain) Eucharistic Ministers Other...... Christ Church Drivers Funeral Reception Team Flower Guild Circle Groups Parish Gatherings Team Greeters Daughters of the King Wedding Coordinator Lectors Eucharistic Visitors Other......

OUTREACH MINISTRIES CHILDREN / YOUTH MINISTRIES

Outreach Funding Christmas Gift Exchange Middle School Youth Program Soccer Camp Volunteer Service Projects (Local) Shelter Week Meal Team High School Youth Program Guild of the Christ Child Habitat Projects Summer Starters Mission Trip Volunteer MOPs Ministry Team Crossroads Soup Kitchen Other...... Pizza Lunch Other...... Mission Trips Sunday School Teacher Children’s Chapel Leader

ADULT FOR M ATION MUSIC MINISTRIES

The Catechumenate Adult Formation Advisory Cmt. Boys Choir Evensong and Concerts The Spirituality Center Seasonal Classes Girls Choir Music Advisory Committee Cloister Bookshop Quiet Nights Schola Other...... Adult Formation Classes Other...... Christ Church Chorale

STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORT MINISTRIES

Buildings and Grounds Financial Administration Communications General Admin. / Support Adopt-a-Garden Finance Committee Graphic Design Receptionist Christ Church Crew Audit Committee Production Support Mailings Rose Garden Volunteers Investment Committee Website Maintenance Other...... Tellers

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Stewardship Summary (in thousands)

2016 2017 2018 2019* Revenue Detail Actual Actual Actual Committed Member Giving (Pledges/Non-pledge Contributions) $767 $803 $707 $449 Foundations & Grants 164 177 176 174 Total (Pledge/Foundations/Grants) Revenue $931 $980 $863 $623

2016 2017 2018 2019 Commitments Received 234 192 163 106 Pledge Commitments received $709 $687 $669 $448

New Pledge Commitments 29 19 21 19 Total New Dollars Committed $30 $21 $30 $22

Renewals in Process 43 61 49 76 Value of Non-Renewals/Outstanding Renewals $74 $74 $63 $243

Average Pledge $3,028 $3,580 $4,104 $4,229

* As of 1/24/2019

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Assets (in thousands)

2016 2017 2018 Audited Review in Process Un-Audited Cash and Cash Equivalents 396 417 379 Investments 9,860 10,689 9,503 Total Assets $10,256 $11,106 $9,882

Liabilities and Fund Balances Total Current Liabilities Vestry Designated (unrestricted) 4,750 4,949 4,350 Donor Restricted 5,171 5,762 5,130 Undesignated (unrestricted) 246 345 293 Interfund Copier Loan 53 41 29 Accrued Pension Obligation/payroll withholdings 36 9 80 Total Liabilities $10,256 $11,106 $9,882

Fixed Assets: Property and Equipment 17,447 17,447 17,507 Total Liabilities and Assets $27,703 $28,554 $27,389

2018 Investment Portfolio (in thousands)

Beginning Balance 1/1/2017 $ 10,619 Additions (donated funds) 135 Withdrawals -360 Year-to-Date Change in Value -816

Portfolio Value End of 12/31/2018 $ 9,444

Total Portfolio Year-to-Date Return -9 .11% (net of fees, w/d and adds) Composite Blended Benchmark -3 .98%

S&P 500 Total Return -4 .38%

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In thousands ACTUALS BUDGETS 2016 2017 2018 2018 2019 Revenue In thousands in thousands Pledges, Contributions, & Grants $932 $980 $883 $1,000 $1,022 “Transferred Funds $1,006 $770 838 1,011 918 (Endowment Draw/Net Assets Released)” “Member Giving Shortfall 465 384 45 100 100 (Funded from Reserves)” Programs and Services 166 234 183 191 200 TOTAL REVENUE $2,569 $2,369 $1,949 $2,303 $2,240

Expenses Compensation and Benefits $1,316 $1,291 $1,015 $1,072 $1,095 General Expenses/Insurances 694 584 555 691 733 Travel, Meals, and Lodging 305 225 199 292 171 Professional Services/Communications 254 209 180 248 242 TOTAL EXPENSE $2,569 $2,309 $1,948 $2,303 $2,240

Net Revenue Less Expense [not in thousands] 60 139

2018 Actual Results Notes Revenue Variances: • Member Giving was ~$100k less than budget . Prepayments in December 2017 did not reoccur in 2019 . Stewardship conversations with those members are underway • Net asset release were below budget based lower Choir Trip/Mission Trip expenses, fewer conservation trust projects, and not drawing the $100k supplemental draw approved .

Expense Variances • Compensation/Health insurance below budget by 57k due to vacancies • Travel and Meals: $92k - Lower participation in Choir Trip/Mission Trip and Staff delaying development • Conservation Trust Repairs $93k • Professional Services $61k below budget • Food/Supplies $50k below budget

2019 Budget Notes Revenue: • Member Giving increased by $72k [makeup of $50k of budget reserve and a $22k increase] • 4% Draw plus $100k supplemental if needed • No Choir Trip - less by $110k

Expenses • Diocesan Apportionment Increased by $16k - moving towards a tithe • Health Insurance increased by $10k • Salary adjustments for staff by $10k • No Choir Trip less by $120k • Utilities/Insurance increased by $12k

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2019 Annual Revenue: $2,240,370

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2018 Annual Expenses: $2,240,362 By Department

By Ministry

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Minutes of the Annual Meeting January 26, 2018

The meeting was called to order at 10:45 by our Rector, Drew Van Culin, who also offered the opening prayers.

Opening Remarks: Father Drew offered some opening reflections for the community which included: acknowledgment that we are all on a spiritual journey, not just our kids and youth. Father Drew highlighted the Vestry’s focus on the spiritual journey this past year by spending time in study as a Vestry team, by focusing on worship and prayer both at Church but also at home. As a community, we are all on the spiritual journey, and we want to focus our expansion on the 9 a.m. family service. Working critically to connect not only with those of us who are here, but those who are not, in order that families through the Grosse Pointe, and even beyond, can know the grace of God and the care of this community that we experience here.

Father Drew highlighted the ministry teams that he hopes to expand, and install in the coming year to help our spiritual journey as a community. Amongst those are: Christ Church Bakers, Christ Church Cooks, Driver Ministry, Take a meal Ministry, and Circle Groups. Father Drew shared how Circle Groups would work. The highlights include:

• Circle groups will be randomly formed from among our members . . . and new members will simply be added as the join our community ▪ Circle Group is meant to last a life time even . . . you don’t join or quit a Circle Group, you’re simply included – participation, of course is up to you! ▪ Circle Groups will offer Easter House Masses ▪ Circle Groups will offer Summer BBQs ▪ Circle Groups will offer Harvest Home Suppers ▪ Circle Groups will have a Vestry representative on the group – there as a Vestry member. Yet, Vestry Members will be members of their own group where they are not the Vestry representative.

Father Drew closed by stating he would roll out the Circle Groups once he had aligned all those who agreed to help shepherd a Circle Group. And his hope was to have them place by end of March.

Father Drew then highlighted that the reduction of the budget and staffing will impact our worship schedule as we go forward. Father Drew provided the new worship schedule would be 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and Evensong which will now be at 3:00 p.m. Father Drew provided the rational for the change, and acknowledge the change was a sense of loss for some. While change is hard, by having the community all together in fewer services he hoped would generate more connections and relationships.

Appointment of Secretary: Father Van Culin appointed Mike Hix as Secretary of the 2018 Annual Meeting.

Approval of Minutes: Annual Meeting 2017

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A motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of these minutes. A motion was made and seconded to approve these minutes. Both motions were approved.

Appointment of Head Teller:

Father Drew asked Karen Kienbaum if he could appoint Erica Davis to be the Head Teller for both the by- laws count as well as the Election Count should one be held. Karen approved, Erica Davis was appointed Head Teller.

Temporary Amendment to By-laws

David Gaskin, Chancellor of Christ Church Grosse Pointe, introduced the required amendment which addresses the two components of the by-laws not met which will allow the vote to move forward. (See Attachment for amendment) The amendment was presented, Karen Kienbaum moved to accept the amendment, and Betsy Creedon seconded the amendment.

The floor was opened to questions for clarification on the amendment.

There were comments offered from the floor but none that modified the motion.

A member requested the question be called to vote on the by-laws amendment. The motion was seconded by many, and placed to the community if the discussion should close and move to the motion at hand. The motion to close discussion was passed.

Father Drew requested Erica Davis to pass out the by-laws amendment ballot. The Ballots were collected, a subset of Tellers was assigned to count the ballots and return the results when completed.

Head Teller returned after the presentation of the Outreach Highlight presentation. The by-laws amendment was passed with more than 2/3rd approving the amendment.

Recognition of Written Reports

Father Drew thanked all involved in Ministry and recognized the written reports in the annual report. Father Drew highlighted that all the work of the church can only be done with support of the volunteer work that supports each Ministry.

Celebration of Outreach

Hearts for Home was the named recipient of the fundraising receipts from our Gifts and Greens program. Richard Canon spoke to the mission and need Hearts for Homes was addressing and how the gift would be used. He thanked he community for their generosity.

Vestry Candidate Votes

Betsy Creedon acknowledge Erica Davis as Head Teller for the Vestry election and introduced the seven candidates for this year’s Vestry election:

▪ Mike Bamford ▪ Polly Ledyard

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▪ Paula Labadie ▪ Amie Sweeney ▪ Helen Santiz ▪ Cheryl Wesen ▪ John Snyder

Betsy reviewed the eligibility rules and requirements for voting, the ballots were marked and collected by the tellers who retired to do their tallies. A note of gratitude was shared that this year we have our youth serving as tellers for the second year.

Senior Warden Comments

Karen Kienbaum shared her comments with the community. Karen thanked Father Drew for his leadership, and most importantly as our Spiritual Leader. Karen noted, that the Vestry agenda format established by Father Drew has included study time of God’s word together. By starting with a focus on God, it has improved our cohesiveness as a Vestry. Karen noted that she personally has felt it has improved our work as a Vestry. Karen highlighted the work the Vestry has taken on around stewardship and important it is for us to connect our stewardship to our spiritual journey.

Treasurer Report

Dan Skedel, Treasurer of Christ Church Grosse Pointe, then presented the financials for 2017. Dan started the presentation by addressing erroneous concerns about the state of our investment and endowment portfolio. Dan emphasized the differences between endowment investments, and investments that were either temporary restricted or vestry designated investments. In summary, Endowment Investments have grown in value over the last three years by 23% or 1.3 million dollars. Funds used to support our operations over the last three years has remained relative flat with a slight decline in value of 64k. or 2%. When combined, our investments have increased by 1.24 million dollars and 13%. Dan hoped this would provide comfort to the parish that the finance committee and Vestry have been good stewards of our resources.

Dan then proceeded to highlight status of our stewardship, performance to budget for 2017, and budget for 2018. Dan Highlighted, the tough decision the Vestry made to reduce the budget of the church in 2018 by 300k which resulted in the reduction of staffing. However, we continue to have giving shortfall of 150k and Dan encouraged everyone to reflect on their ability to support the God’s ministry and their sacrificial giving.

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Special Meeting of the Congregation Sunday October 14, 2018

Summary of Action Taken

By a super majority (two-thirds) of the parish, the by-laws for Christ Church Grosse Pointe were amended as presented.

Call to Order: Father Drew Van Culin acknowledged that we had a quorum, seeing that there were fifty (50) qualified voters of the Parish present, and called the meeting to order at 10:34 a.m.

Opening Prayer: Offered by Fr. Drew Van Culin

Opening Matters Fr. Drew appointed George Sutton as secretary to the meeting, then introduced the meeting and identified the purpose for our gathering. Father Drew outlined the format for the meeting would be Presentation, Questions of Clarification, Discussion and Decision. We need to accomplish this within the 90 minutes we have scheduled to honor those members with families.

Father Drew acknowledged the Vestry Members present, and introduced those who would be presenting: Betsy Creedon, Sr. Warden; Thom Nealssohn, Jr. Warden, Eric Ash Vestry Member, and Lori Boeckler, Vestry Member.

Father Drew also acknowledged the taskforce members who had worked on making the recommendation to the Vestry: Blair Osborn, Mark Lorenger, John Woodhouse, and special note to David Jones, and Peggy Beadle who are no longer with us but were passionate about the need for change in our By-laws.

Presentation

All members were presented with hard copies of the amendment changes before the meeting electronically, or by hard copy if requested, and in hard copy at the meeting. The changes were presented as follows:

Presentation of History and Background: Thom Nealssohn

Article 2: Membership Definitions Lori Boeckler Article 3: The Vestry Betsy Creedon Article 4: Vestry Duties Betsy Creedon Article 5 No Changes Article 6: Nominations and Elections Eric Ash

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MOTION MOVED:

Betsy Creedon, Sr. Warden moved the motion to the floor: Friends, on behalf of my fellow vestry members, I move for your approval the amendments to the By-Laws of Christ Church Grosse Pointe as recommended by the Vestry.

Motion Seconded by Amie Sweeney, the floor was open to clarifying questions. Summary of the clarifying questions included:

Clarification Questions

Question: Article 2.1.1 Baptized and duly recorded here. What if I come here but may not be baptized here? How would I know if I am recorded here?

Answer: Father Drew explained there is a process to ensure that anyone who attends and wants to be a member can follow to become a member of Christ Church. If you are not sure you can call us and we can verify for you.

Question: Please clarify what faithful in corporate worship means.

Answer: The canons are clear that the expectation is that we have a duty to have weekly remembrance of Christ. Our way of measuring is more along the line that we miss you when you are not here, versus when you are here we say wow we are glad to see you.

Question: The duty of the vestry to be a personal example of stewardship – does that include a financial gift threshold? I have heard that members are not allowed to run for Vestry because they do not give enough?

Answer: Again, the canons are clear that the expectation is a pledge and the biblical standard, the diocesan standard, and our Vestry has affirmed that a tithe is the expectation. So, there is no dollar threshold, but the expectation that we are moving in the direction of a tithe within a reasonable period.

Question: Why are we limiting the nomination by petition to just one per member?

Answer: We support nomination by petitions, but also respect the discernment of the nominating committee. By limiting each member to one we prevent a small group from superseding the nomination committee work.

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Following an opportunity for discussion Father Drew introduced our two tellers Frank Stellingworth and Ed White. Father Drew re-announced the motion and asked members to hold up the green card in their packet for the tellers to count. Followed by asking members to hold up the red card if they did not support the motion.

Decision: a super majority of two-thirds approved the motion.

Closing Prayer: Offered by Fr. Drew Van Culin

Adjournment Fr. Drew called the meeting to a close at11:55 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Submitted by: Approved by:

Diane E. Ward George Sutton Associate for Finance and Administration Vestry Secretary

Documents presented: Recommended Changes to the By-Laws of Christ Church Grosse Pointe

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• Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections ...... January 27 • The Feast of the Presentation ...... February 1, 7 pm • Shrove Tuesday ...... March 5 • Ash Wednesday ...... March 6 • The First Sunday of Lent ...... March 10 • Palm Sunday ...... April 14 • Palm Sunday Concert ...... April 14, 3 pm • Holy Week ...... April 15 - 19, 7 pm services • Tenebrae ...... April 17, 7 pm • Maundy Thursday ...... April 18, 7 pm • Good Friday Services ...... April 19, Noon and 7 pm • The Great Vigil of Easter ...... April 20, 7 pm • Easter Day ...... April 21, 7 am, 9 am, 11:15 am • Pentecost with Confirmation ...... June 9 • Fall Homecoming Sunday ...... September 8 • The Blessing of Animals ...... October 6, 9 am • All Saint’s Sunday ...... November 3 • All Souls’ Requiem ...... November 3, 3 pm • The Feast of Christ the King ...... November 24 • Advent 1 ...... December 1 • The Advent Procession ...... December 2, 3 pm • Christmas Concert ...... December 8, 3 pm • Christmas Lessons and Carols ...... December 22, 4:30 pm • Christmas Eve...... December 24, 4, 8 and 11 pm • Christmas Day ...... December 25, 10 am

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