Luther Memorial Church 2015 Annual Report
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Agenda ...... 1 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes ...... 2 Special Meeting Minutes (Sept . 27, 2015) . . . . . 6 Special Meeting Minutes (Nov . 22, 2015) . . . . . 7 Special Meeting Minutes (Dec . 13, 2015) . . . . . 9 Special Meeting Minutes (Jan . 10, 2016) . . . . 11 South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Bishop . . . 14 Senior Pastor ...... 16 Congregation Council ...... 17 Luther Memorial Preschool ...... 18 Luther Memorial Columbarium ...... 18 Luther Memorial Foundation ...... 19 Senior Pastor Call Committee ...... 20 Master Planning Task Force ...... 21 2016 Council Nominations ...... 22 Proposed By-Law Changes ...... 23 Church Administrator ...... 24 2015 Year-End Financials ...... 28 2015 LM Foundation Treasurer’s Report . . . . 42 2015 Benevolence ...... 44 2015 Parish Register ...... 45 2016 Operating Budget ...... 48
Brad Pohlman, Senior Pastor David Berggren, Interim Associate Pastor Eric Jones, Interim Associate Pastor Bruce Bengtson, Director of Music Sarah Brinkman, Office Coordinator Ann McDermott, Training Choir Director Kim O’Leary, Church Administrator Chelsie Propst, Compline Director Luther Memorial Church Nancy Raabe, Associate in Ministry 1021 University Avenue Suelyn Swiggum, Director of Shared Ministry Madison, Wisconsin 53715 Laurie Swimm, Archivist 608.258.3160 Robin Wagner, Communication Coordinator www.luthermem.org Dan Zerger, Custodian Agenda
108th Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Luther Memorial Church Madison, Wisconsin
February 7, 2016 11:45 am
I. Call to Order: Sue Gaard, President II. Invocation III. Appointment of Tellers IV. Greeting from the Synod: Robin Cherwinka, Synod Vice President V. Approval of Minutes a. 107th Annual Meeting February 8, 2015 b. Special Congregational Meeting, September 27, 2015 c. Special Congregational Meeting, November 22, 2015 d. Special Congregational Meeting, December 13, 2015 e. Special Congregational Meeting, January 10, 2016 VI. Report of the President VII. Report of the Pastors VIII. Acceptance of Reports a. Luther Memorial Columbarium b. Luther Memorial Preschool c. Luther Memorial Foundation d. Master Planning Task Force e. Senior Pastor Call Committee IX. Motion to Close Luther Memorial Preschool X. Motion to Approve By-Law Change XI. Hymn XII. Approval of 2016 Budget XIII. Election of Council Members XIV. Other Business XV. Adjournment with Prayer
1 107th Annual Meeting of the Congregation Luther Memorial Church February 8, 2015 11:45 AM
Gathering The congregation council hosted the annual meeting, preparing and serving snacks and beverages as members of the congregation arrived in the Great Room. Copies of the 2014 Annual Report were provided to members, including reports from the Council President, Senior Pastor, and various boards within the church, as well as the proposed 2015 budget.
Call to Order Bob Uphoff, president of the church council, gave a brief introduction and called the meeting to order at 12:08 PM. Pastor Pohlman counted 114 members in attendance.
Invocation Bob Uphoff gave an opening prayer.
Appointment of Tellers Bob Uphoff appointed Jonathan Woolums and Mike Heggeseth as tellers for the meeting should a ballot be required. Sue Bangert agreed to serve as parliamentarian.
Approval of Minutes 106th Annual Meeting, February 2, 2014 It was moved and seconded to approve the 2014 Annual Meeting minutes as printed in the Annual Report document. The motion carries. Special Congregational Meeting, September 14, 2014 It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of September's special congregational meeting as printed in the Annual Report document. The motion carries.
2 Report of the LM Foundation President Caroline Oldershaw, incoming president of the Luther Memorial Foundation, gave a brief update on the foundation's activities. In particular, she acknowledged the hard work of several members of the board which has contributed to strong growth over the past several years. She praised the work of outgoing president Matt Sundell, for which the congregation applauded.
Report of the Council President Bob Uphoff reported that 2014 has been a wonderful year in the life of Luther Memorial. The council was downsized this year, which has allowed the council to meet in a smaller room and have more intense discussion. This has also been our first year with a new structure of standing committees of the council and ministry teams. This is bringing better communication and clarity to the great work that our members are doing. The major focus of the council over the past year has been the vocational discernment process for the congregation. We have been doing focused study on several ministries which make direct use LMC facilities. As part of that effort, the council has established two task forces under the heading “Building for Belonging” - one for the master planning process, and one for organizing a capital appeal to implement proposals from the master plan. Bob mentioned the great strengths of the church in its pastors, music program, staff, and dedicated volunteers who spend a large number of hours supporting our ministries. The challenge for the congregation in the coming year is to turn inward and develop strong answers to our vocational questions. Where do we want to go? Who are the neighbors we are serving?
Report of the Senior Pastor Pastor Wilson gave a brief report, deferring to his written words in the Annual Report for further detail. He expressed what a joy it is to serve at LMC and how much he appreciates the wonderful staff he is blessed to work with and the strong lay leadership that makes much of our ministry possible.
Report of the Columbarium Board President Barb Hughes, president of the Columbarium Board, thanked previous board president Petra Ressler for her leadership. The previous year focused on technical work, producing revisions to the columbarium's articles, rules, and regulations. The board will be communicating those changes in the coming months to members who have purchased places in the columbarium.
2 3 Acceptance of Reports It was moved and seconded that the congregation approve the reports included in the 2014 Annual Report document. The motion carries.
Update on Vocational Discernment & Master Planning Process Pastor Pohlman gave an overview of the vocational discernment process, focusing on a summary of the work the council has done in the past year in studying neighbor groups and understanding the existing ministries of LMC in serving those neighbor groups. This is the third phase of the process and the major outcome we are pursuing is a facility and ministry Master Plan aligned with LMC identity. The plan will include renovation considerations for the building. The timeline for the master planning process is in two phases. The first phase is Pattern Writing, to last from now until June 14, when we anticipate an all-church gathering to discuss the identified patterns. The second phase is drafting of a Master Plan to last through November. The hope is to have a plan to present to the congregation for approval before Thanksgiving, with the possibility of asking for authorization for a capital appeal. A question was asked about our immediate neighbors on the block. Pastor Pohlman discussed an idea from Eric Jones (Lutheran Campus Center pastor) of serving the large international student population in Grand Central and X01, including them in holiday celebrations when most domestic students have left campus. We also continue to have community with Porchlight on our block.
Hymn and Video Bruce Bengtson led the congregation in singing "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation". Pastor Pohlman presented a humorous video produced by David Parminter and available on YouTube. The video advertised Bruce Bengtson's Wednesday organ recitals in the style of an action film trailer.
Approval of the 2015 Budget Bob Uphoff gave an overview of the proposed budget for 2015. The congregation ended 2014 with a small surplus, thanks in large part to a large number of medium-sized end-of-year gifts. The 2015 budget has a deficit as proposed, but the amount is smaller than the deficits approved by the congregation in recent years.
4 It was moved and seconded to approve the budget as presented. Bob Uphoff opened the floor for discussion. There was a comment of appreciation for the increased benevolence to the synod of 50% included in this budget. The motion carries.
Election of Council Members In previous years, it had been the responsibility of outgoing council members to propose new nominees to the council. This is the first year where LMC has a Governance Committee which has taken over the responsibility of recommending nominees to the council. The nominees recommended by the Governance Committee and approved by the council are Yvonne Eide and Cliff Haaland for initial 3-year terms, Jim Nelson and Brenda Ryther for second 3-year terms, Jonathan Woolums for a second term of 2 years, and Abigail Jensen for a 1-year Young Adult term. Yvonne and Abigail were not present at the meeting. The other nominees stood to be recognized. Bob Uphoff called for further nominees. No additional names were put forth. It was moved and seconded that nominations be closed and the presented nominees be accepted as members of the council. The motion carries.
Other Business Pastors Wilson and Pohlman called for outgoing council members Andrew Gaard, Bob Uphoff, Kathy Seifert, and Barb Luedke. They presented copies of Luther's small catechism to Andrew, Kathy, and Barb. For Bob and his wife Julia, they presented a restaurant gift certificate.
Adjournment with Prayer Pastor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 1:13 PM and led the congregation in a prayer. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Klukas, Council Secretary
4 5 5 Luther Memorial Church Congregational Meeting Minutes September 27th, 2015
# Call to Order
Sue Gaard called the meeting to order at 9:22 AM, confirming that a quorum was met. Pastor Pohlman led the congregation in an opening prayer.
# Motion from the LM Council on Proposed Columbarium North Wall Expansion
A motion from the Council (approved by council in June) that we approve a contract with Eickhof Columbaria to do the north wall expansion of the columbarium for $52,475.
The reason we’re making this time sensitive proposal is due to the impending unavailability of the same stone that matches the west wall of the columbarium.
Jesse Nelson wanted to make sure that the tapestries currently in the columbarium are preserved in the expanded columbarium. The design calls for a wall with the height of the highest point on the west wall. The tapestries could perhaps be moved to stands in/near the columbarium?
Barb Hughes, president of columbarium board, says that this expansion was always planned, but our timelines have moved up. Bob Steffen says that the tapestries are a good challenge for the columbarium board, but it’s not something likely to be solved today. Bruce says that Ruth-Ann was aware of the original plan to expand along that wall, and he thinks she would be fine with relocating them somewhere else.
The motion carries unanimously.
# Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 AM.
Respectfully submitted, Jonathan Woolums, Secretary
6 Luther Memorial Church Congregational Meeting Minutes November 22nd, 2015
# Call to Order
Sue Gaard called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM, confirming that a quorum was met. Pastor Jones led the congregation in an opening prayer.
# Acknowledge Call Committee Members
Our thanks to the call committee for their work over the past many months, including thanks from the Bishop’s office.
# Report from the Senior Pastor Call Committee
Laura McGuire reported on the activities of the Senior Pastor Call Committee. The committee worked with Steve Kottke from the Bishop’s office. They conducted a survey of the congregation’s feelings about the Senior Pastor role. Some of the highlights from the survey included a strong feeling that Preaching and Worship was important for the next Senior Pastor. Among the many reasons people originally came to Luther Memorial, the music program and the worship experience were key. The survey also included many comments not directly related to the call process, which were forwarded on to the staff or other committees. The survey allowed the committee to write the Ministry Site Profile. After completing the Ministry Site Profile, the committee interviewed Pastor Pohlman as the sole candidate, to decide yes or no. The interview was unique, because of the committee’s familiarity with Pastor Pohlman. The committee also contacted the references on Pastor Pohlman’s application. After lots of consideration, the call committee decided that Pastor Pohlman is an ideal leader for the congregation, and that his leading in worship, organizational skills, and theology are important fits for our congregation. He also knows and likes the community here, which is important as we begin looking towards a new master plan. The committee reached a unanimous decision to recommend a call for Pastor Pohlman, which was also approved unanimously by Congregation Council.
# Appointment of the Tellers and Announcements
Only full members may vote today. We will be voting by paper ballot Randy Burmeister, Bob Uphoff, and Barb Leudke are all appointed as tellers.
6 7 # Vote on proposed motion
The Council recommends that Luther Memorial Church Congregation calls the Rev. Brad Pohlman to serve as Senior Pastor of Luther Memorial Church. The motion is seconded.
Discussion: Q: Is it possible to install a pastor who was an associate pastor as the senior pastor? A: This was discussed with the Bishop’s office. If an associate pastor is being considered for a senior pastor position, the associate must be considered first, before other candidates are considered.
The question is called. The question passes unanimously.
The congregation voted by paper ballot. Balloting was closed, and the tellers totaled the ballots.
Sue acknowledged Laura’s contributions as Committee Chair.
The vote tallies are: Yes 102 No 3 Blank 4
The motion carries.
Motion was made to destroy the ballots following the meeting. The motion was seconded. The motion carries by voice vote.
# Adjournment
Laura McGuire closed the meeting with a prayer.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 AM.
Respectfully submitted, Jonathan Woolums, Secretary
8 Luther Memorial Church Congregational Meeting Minutes December 13th, 2015
# Call to Order
Sue Gaard called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM, confirming that a quorum was met. Pastor Pohlman led the congregation in an opening prayer.
# Background on Proposed Motion
Pastor Pohlman gave an overview of the background of this motion. In 1978 Luther Memorial entered into a complex legal agreement with three other legal entities, Lutheran Campus Ministry of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, National Lutheran Campus Ministry, and Christian Science Center. Half of the construction costs of Lutheran Campus Center was funded from the NLCM, with $328,530.31 payable from Luther Memorial to them in 2038/2039. If we did not pay that, then ownership of the land and building would revert to NLCM.
Lutheran Campus Ministry of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan was dissolved in 2008, and we found out in 2015. In an effort to wrap up all of the outstanding legal issues, we propose to pay the NLCM $102,000 now, in lieu of the $328,530.31 in 2038/2039. That offer was accepted by NLCM.
Questions: Where does that leave the Christian Scientists? No effective change in their status based on this. We are in dialog with them currently relating to the master planning process.
Are there currently any issues with the LCC building? Yes, lots. Several roof replacements needed, boilers are okay, A/C is new, planter boxes may be leaking into the garage, air handling system in garage is original and nearing end of lifespan. Possible we need $100,000 or more to repair the building. The master planning question is, do we want to invest that much into a building we’d like to replace?
Are there any new liabilities we’re accepting? Yes, but we’ve already added to our comprehensive liability coverage to cover that, dated to when we found out about the dissolution of Lutheran Campus Ministry of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
What’s the status of campus ministry here?
8 9 There’s a new legal entity, organized in 2008. We’re working on a new lease with them that is currently in progress, that makes some changes to the previous agreement with Lutheran Campus Ministry of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Is there any legal restriction that the sinking fund cannot be used for any purpose other than 325 Mills Street? Not that we know of. The only restriction would probably be from the original 1978 motion, and it does not sound like that was ever put in place.
The sinking fund was set up with a $10,000 gift from the LM Foundation to the congregation, to pay the amount in 2038. The sinking fund is currently approximately $149,000. The remainder of that ($47,000) will be set aside for use in some capacity related to the property.
# Vote on Proposed Motion
The Council recommends that Luther Memorial Church pay National Lutheran Campus Ministry $102,000 to conclude all legal and financial arrangements, approved by the congregation in 1978, in relation to the property at 325 N Mills St. Any excess money from the sinking fund shall be placed in a designated fund for use on expenditures related to the 325 N Mills St. property.
Lynn moves to vote on the motion, seconded by Michael. Motion to vote carried by voice vote.
The motion was approved unanimously.
# Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 AM.
Respectfully submitted, Jonathan Woolums, Secretary
10 Luther Memorial Church Congregational Meeting Minutes January 10th, 2016
# Call to Order
Sue Gaard called the meeting to order at 9:20 AM, confirming that a quorum was met. Pastor Pohlman led the congregation in an opening prayer.
# Discussion on Proposed Motion
Sue went over the letter that was sent to the congregation summarizing the proposed Master Plan.
We had a lengthy question and answer session.
Q: How does St. Paul’s presence here affect our master plan? A: It doesn’t at all. St. Paul’s is here for 18 months. It might impact our opportunity to do some of the nave work in the next 18 months, but that work is tricky regardless.
Q: How does our membership compare between now and 1993? A: Pastor Pohlman says he thinks it’s “a bit smaller”.
Q: Is there any news about the Christian Science Organization? A: We continue to have good conversations with them, especially in the past few weeks. Their board meets again tonight, hopefully we will have some word from them in the coming weeks.
Q: Would it make sense to defer this vote until after Christian Science makes a decision? A: No, the master plan includes accommodations for a partner organization like them. They’ve said that they don’t want to do anything that stands in the way of our future plans.
Q: What are some possible outside sources of money to help with this plan? A: Lutheran Foundations across the US; one such foundation helped with the 1978 building. Historic buildings that do renovations can get a tax credit (so the nave and east wing projects would qualify, the LCC piece would not). We will work with people who have supported campus ministry in the past as well.
Q: Moving ahead with this master plan simply cuts the Capital Appeal committee’s work out for them, correct? A: Yes, it gives them a vision to shoot for.
Q: Does this vote finalize the plan from Kubala-Washatko? A: No, the plans are not 100% final.
Q: Can the roof of the new building be pitched?
10 11 A: Technically, yes. Practically, the answer depends on city approval, both Landmarks and council approval. We and the architect think a flat green roof is the most likely way to get approval from the city, but a more pitched roof might be possible.
Q: Our last renovation (of the great room) was driven by the preschool, and involved some sacrifices. Can we remodel the space that the preschool used for other better purposes? A: The overall design was a response from the user group meetings, to address our patterns and needs. The Lutheran Campus Center has a lot of problems with it, and needs to be either majorly repaired or rebuilt. The preschool area is only 3 rooms, and we’ve repurposed them for now as Sunday School, training choir, and a small meeting room.
Q: Do we have a relationship with the Episcopal Campus Ministry that would allow for some collaboration? A: As long as the current Episcopal Bishop is in office for this diocese, Pastor Pohlman doesn’t think we will have a good relationship with them.
Q: Is our solution too big for the problem we are presented with? Can we scale things down? A: Al Larson is not able to be here, but wrote a letter. In 2009, we paid for an engineering assessment of the Lutheran Campus Center. The repairs needed for the building are significant, and would, in 2015 dollars, cost approximately $800,000 over the next 20 years. Al’s question is, is the repair worth the expense vs something new?
Q: Has the Capital Appeal group considered a tithe of 10% of our fundraising going to missions work? A: No, the Capital Appeal group has not considered that, but will consider that in the future.
Q: What will happen to campus ministry during construction? A: We’ll squeeze them in somewhere at church.
# Vote on Proposed Motion
The Council recommends that Luther Memorial Church approve the proposed Master Plan as presented on November 15, 2015 at a congregational gathering.
The question is called. The question passes with overwhelming ayes, a handful of abstentions, and no nos.
The congregation voted by paper ballot. Balloting was closed, and the tellers totaled the ballots.
Pastor Eric Jones shared a bit about his time as interim campus pastor. The biggest thing going on there is that the space is maxed out; the building is limiting the ministry that the Lutheran Campus Center can do. Eric believes that with the new building, the lunch ministry could triple. Previously to Eric’s tenure, the LCC did lunch twice a week. In Eric’s tenure, that expanded to lunch every day during the week, and the participation expanded by more than triple, by invitation (from students to students) only. That ministry is literally at its limit; they cannot cook enough food to feed any more students than they already are, and they sometimes cannot feed all
12 the students who come on a given day. On February 21st, Tim, the chef at the LCC will put on a brunch after the 10:30 service, for both the congregation and the students. Besides food, the LCC does small group bible studies, lots of pastoral care, and worship services. There is no chapel in the current building, so the worship services are somewhat difficult.
The vote tallies are: Yes 83 No 10 Abstain 4
The motion carries.
Motion was made to destroy the ballots following the meeting. The motion was seconded. The motion carries by voice vote.
# Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.
Respectfully submitted, Jonathan Woolums, Secretary
12 13 South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God’s work. Our hands.
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the Transition Education Program (TEP). God bless you as we move forward together in faith and love. • Over 340 synod lay members and pastors attended LEAD in March 2015. Our By your hands may love be shared, theme was Preparing the Table: Whole Life Stewardship. Jennifer Prinz, our By your voice may peace be spoken, regional representative for Portico, challenged us to re-think stewardship as more By your eyes may beauty be seen, thanBy your our ears finances. may truth be heard, • WorshipAnd by yourOfferings life may received the song at ofsynod Christ events be sung! supported SCSW Jail and Prison Ministries, SCSW Endowment Fund in support of the Fund for Leaders and
Outreach and Mission, and Confirmation Extravaganza Programming. We are God’s Peace, grateful for the generosity of this synod. • Several congregations are undergoing redevelopment; and the formation of Moving Deeper In Mission events are providing opportunities for lay and rostered leaders to learn about different aspects of ministry, network with one another, Mary Froiland,and develop Bishop relationships that move beyond the event.
2909 Landmark Place Suite 202 Madison, WI 53713-423614 (608) 270-0201 Fax: (608) 270-0202 [email protected] South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God’s work. Our hands.
December 23, 2014 • We launched the Diakonia Program for lay leaders. The program consists of 12 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, courses over two years, providing in-depth theological study and spiritual formation at a reasonable cost. It is a time for participants to deepen their faith A year ago as I wrote this annual meeting letter, I was brand new and not quite sure of what I was and discern God’s call to ministry in their church and community. supposed to do as your Bishop. I wondered like many of you probably do, “So just what does a Bishop do? • The synod will be saving over $34,000 annually on office expenses due to our What does the Synod Staff do?” Over the last year, I have come up with a very succinct answer: We Care, decision not to renew our lease at Landmark Place and move to office space at Connect, and Equip. 6401 Odana Road in Madison. I am grateful to the work of our relocation team. • We continue to support new and emerging initiatives and ministries such as our This is kind of our “function statement”. It’s what we in the Synod Office do. We care for you, the people Latino ministries, San Jose and San Francisco; a Community Minister Project in and congregations of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin, most directly in the areas of mobility and the downtown Madison with St. John’s Madison; several congregations undergoing call process. We help you connect to the Synod Office and to other congregations in your communities. redevelopment; and ... Finally, we equip you, so you can better care, connect, and equip in the lives and places God calls you to. As we work together, this “function statement” becomes our “mission statement”. We in the Synod Office couldn’t do this good work without your support and encouragement. Thank you so much for the partnership we share. Allow me to share a few highlights of our shared mission from this past year: Four-Hundred and Thirty members of our synod attended the 2014 Assembly and experienced a God’s Peace, “Glocal Mission Gathering” where we celebrated our call to kingdom life, both globally and locally. Eight-hundred youth and over two-hundred adults gathered to “GoGlow”, at our Fall 2014 Confirmation Extravaganza, by learning how to further engage in service for their communities. Bishop Mary Froiland More than 300 synod members met for “Brownies with the Bishop” in Spring 2014 and the Fall 2015 “Gather at the Table” to explore ways that we all steward our gifts for God . Over 300 synod lay members and pastors attended LEAD in March 2014. We explored The Millennial Reformation and heard from Rozella White, ELCA Director for Young Adult Ministry who challenged us to gain new insight into the millennial landscape and how communities of faith might learn from this population as they reform traditional ways of understanding and being the church. We launched our new quarterly synodwide “Walking Together” e-magazine highlighting the mission and stories of our congregations and ministry partners here in the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin and we enhanced the synod’s communications through daily facebook, blog posts, and disseminated our CARE-CONNECT-EQUIP cards. We called twenty-five leaders to new ministry positions in our congregations and worshipping communities as well as ordained/commissioned six new leaders into God’s service through the church. The Candidacy Committee continues to partner with forty future leaders as they discern their call, participate in seminary, complete internship and transition into ministry.
We in the synod office couldn’t do this good work without your support and encouragement. As I enter my second year as your Bishop, I want to thank you for your continuing partnership in the ministries we share as Christ’s Church together in this place at this time.
God bless you as we move forward together in faith and love. By your hands may love be shared, By your voice may peace be spoken, By your eyes may beauty be seen, By your ears may truth be heard, And by your life may the song of Christ be sung!
God’s Peace,
Mary Froiland, Bishop
2909 Landmark Place Suite 202 Madison, WI 53713-423614 (608) 270-0201 Fax: (608) 270-0202 [email protected] 15 Senior Pastor The Rev. Brad Pohlman
Change and to families in transition were given, children were nurtured and taught, retreats were held, meals were Continuity served, studies led, prayers prayed, concerts given, marriages celebrated, funerals held and guests To say that welcomed . You have also remained faithful in your 2015 was a year pledged gifts and contributions . All of this is to be of change at celebrated—doubly so during an interim period . Luther Memorial would be an Of course, none of the change or continuity could understatement . have happened without the grace and mercy of the God who gives all things . But it’s also true that For much of the none of this could have happened without you and year, we spent all the others who make this vital congregation the time discerning our future and imagining change dynamic community it is . in a proposed master plan for facility enhancement and renewal . I would like to thank the Master I wish to thank all the LM staff for their hard work Planning Task Force, chaired by Randy Burmeister, and dedication this past year . You may not know for all their hard work . Also, thank you to the all of them . Some serve only a few hours each week . entire congregation for your participation in Others, as you know, may put in long days . Each surveys, gatherings, and many, many meetings . one enhances the ministry of our church . They include (in order of longevity): Bruce Bengtson, It’s been a time of interim ministry, begun last (AIM, director of music), Laurie Swimm (archivist), spring with the announcement of Pastor Wilson’s Kim O’Leary (CCA, church administrator), retirement and ending with my installation as Suelyn Swiggum (director of shared ministry), Dan senior pastor in January 2016 . Thanks go to the Zerger (custodian), Ann McDermott (training council, chaired by Sue Gaard, for shepherding the choir director), Robin Wagner (communication congregation through this transition and to the coordinator), Chelsie Propst (compline director), Senior Pastor Call Committee, chaired by Laura Sarah Brinkman (office coordinator), Nancy Raabe McGuire, for their diligent work . I am also grateful (AIM), and our two interim associate pastors – for the dedicated service of two half-time pastors, Dave Berggren and Eric Jones . both members of LM, and both able and willing to serve during this time of transition – Dave In addition to the staff, I want to thank all of Berggren and Eric Jones . you who volunteer in the life and ministry of this church . If such a list could be compiled, it would far We’ve also renewed our longstanding relationship exceed the capacity of this report to encompass it . with campus ministry, welcomed a new campus pastor for the first time in twenty years, the Rev . It continues to be and always will be a privilege to Emily Tveite, and witnessed the explosion of serve Luther Memorial Church . student involvement in campus ministry .
Much of this year, though, was a time of continuity . Our core ministries continued to thrive in areas of worship, learning, serving and The Reverend Brad Pohlman fellowship: Music resounded and inspired, guests Senior Pastor of The Road Home were served, Christmas gifts
16 Congregation Council Sue Gaard, President
Thank you welcome and support our visitors and members for the honor along their faith journeys? How can our physical and privilege spaces in Luther Memorial be more welcoming and of serving as accessible? How do we invite, welcome, receive, your council accommodate and care for strangers in our midst? president this past year . Your The master renovation plan for Luther Memorial, extraordinary approved by the congregation on January 10, aptly commitment to responds to this charge of building for belonging Luther Memorial and a call to radical hospitality . As we move continues to forward on our capital appeal efforts, our identity bless us and the as a congregation grounds our work: communities we serve . I am grateful for our dedicated pastoral An Experience of Easter — Always leadership and staff, as well as countless volunteers who define the experience of our church to the We are an historic Lutheran church situated thousands of people we reach and serve throughout within an urban university environment. In recent the year . I especially want to acknowledge and years we have become a destination church for thank the members of our council and standing those seeking our particular celebration of deeply committees, the Master Planning Task Force and felt liturgy, a practice that grows increasingly rare the Senior Pastor Call Committee for their tireless among local Lutheran churches within our region. efforts and support of our ministries . Our university setting supports a culture of We experienced a series of significant transitions in learning, inquisitiveness and engagement. We live the life of our congregation this past year—events our faith through worship, personal connections, mingled with both celebrations and good-byes . theological study and service activities. Yet, with resolve, we moved diligently ahead in our vocational discernment process, prayerfully As a gathered people we are unified through our considering how we will carry out our mission common commitment to extraordinary worship more fully in the coming years . and music. As a called people we seek to share abundantly with the world what each of us may Originally founded in 1907 as a mission uniquely offer. congregation by and for Lutheran students at the University of Wisconsin, we face new and Vocational Discernment Phase 2 report evolving opportunities to welcome and support both students and the greater Madison community . I look forward to what we can accomplish together Who are our neighbors in need? How do we best in the coming years .
16 17 Luther Memorial Preschool Kirsten Heggeseth, President
On February 11, 2015, Luther Memorial Preschool set up for the Sunday nursery, the smaller classroom Board voted to cease operations of the preschool was turned into a room for the training choir, and for the upcoming school year . The decision to the director’s office was converted to a waiting room suspend activity came after thoughtful and prayerful for parents while kids attend music rehearsals . After conversations within both the preschool board and paying for repainting the preschool classrooms, the the Congregation Council . Although the decision ongoing insurance policy, and a few other minor was made with sadness, it was also done with a deep expenses since the preschool closed, there remains sense of blessing and thanksgiving . For 17 years LM approximately $6,000 in the preschool checking offered a high quality, early childhood preschool to account . hundreds of children . June 5, 2015 was the last day of classes at Luther Memorial Preschool . While the board voted to cease operations, further discussions are still needed as to whether Luther During the month of June, Suzanne DuChateau, Memorial will keep the LLC (limited liability preschool director, cleaned, organized, donated, and company) for ease in re-opening the preschool at a held a sale for area preschools . A local preschool in future date or whether to close the preschool at this the process of expanding programming to 3-year- time . As long as the LLC remains open, we must olds purchased many of the items . A total of $1,000 continue to have liability insurance . The insurance was made . After the sale, the larger classroom was has been paid through February 2016 .
Luther Memorial Columbarium Barbara Hughes, President
The Luther Memorial Columbarium was established In 2015 the Wisconsin legislature enacted a new in 1995 . Adjacent to the west side of the nave, it statute regulating columbaria maintained by religious provides a place of perpetual rest and care for the associations . The Luther Memorial Columbarium cremated remains of members and their families . already meets the requirement to reserve at least 25% of each niche payment in a care fund . Once the state Originally the columbarium was planned to creates the required form, we will meet the other have two walls with niches, but in 1995 only the requirement to file an annual report . niches for the west wall and northwest corner were constructed . Aware that stone matching the On a stand in the columbarium there is a memory existing walls and niches would soon be very hard book with a page for each person whose cremains or impossible to acquire, during 2015 the board reside in a niche . In 2015 and ongoing, our historian, decided that it was the appropriate time to plan for Lewis Bosworth, has been very active in working on construction of the north wall niches . The contract pages that were either incomplete or not yet written: price for completing the future construction of tremendous progress has been made . Congregation the 180 north wall niches is $52,475 . At a special members and visitors are encouraged to look at the congregational meeting on September 27, the memory book on Sundays . Please join us at Adult congregation voted approval of entering into the Forum on April 3, 2016 when the columbarium board contract with Eickhof Columbaria, with a $17,491 members will present a program . down payment thereafter made from existing columbarium funds . The down payment reserves the The seven members of the columbarium board in both matching stone, with construction to occur at a later 2015 and 2016 are: Barbara Hughes (president), Rob- date not yet determined . During 2015, aside from ert Steffen (vice president), Phyllis Pleuss (secretary), niche purchases, the columbarium board saw the Randy Raasch (treasurer) Lewis Bosworth (historian), addition of $3,914 .28 in gifts toward the north wall Pastor Brad Pohlman (ex officio), and Susan Gaard, expansion . Congregation Council president (ex officio) . 18 Luther Memorial Foundation Caroline Oldershaw, President
Current members of the 2015 Luther Memorial of church ministry and the care of its building ”. Foundation board: Caroline Oldershaw (president), The work was catalyzed by the Luther Memorial Mary Jean Huston (vice president), Diane Nor- Vocational Discernment process (Phase 3) . back (secretary), Michael Wilson (treasurer), and at large members Joyce Bisbee, Phil Harris and Anne Consequently, in 2015 the foundation board Hunnex . Ex-officio board members are Sue Gaard made strides towards developing strategic goals (Congregation Council president) and Pastor Brad Pohlman . Staff support: Kim O’Leary and Suelyn while continuing to fulfill its mandate—to serve Swiggum . Luther Memorial’s ministry . A question we’ve been discerning is the role(s) the board will play The primary work of the Luther Memorial Founda- in ongoing development work on behalf of the tion has been stewardship of gifts to the endowment foundation/church . and annual grants made to support LM ministry . Over time the day-to-day management of funds A key task has been revisiting Luther Memorial has been entrusted to the ELCA Foundation . More Foundation’s identity, purpose and practices . To specifically, funds are invested in the ELCA Pooled this end, the process has included work by three Trust A . (See the treasurer’s report for full detail) . smaller groups (Board Identity & Function, Board Until November 2015 the foundation also managed another investment called the ‘Sinking Fund’ which Processes, and Communication materials) as well as was created to fulfill the terms of the 1978 lease in conversations with council members . 2038 for the campus center building . In 2015 the board voted to empower Treasurer Mike Wilson and We ended 2015 with a report from each group and Pastor Brad Pohlman to negotiate a resolution to the a ranking exercise in which each board member Lutheran Campus Ministry lease and judiciously use assigned a priority to various potential board the Sinking Fund to fulfill the lease obligation which functions . In January we’ll review the results and was paid in full on 12/30/15 for $102,000 . develop work goals for 2016 .
It is important to note that the total of the founda- Finally, the board expresses its gratitude and well tion’s funds as of Dec . 31, 2015 was $2,037,771 . wishes to Diane Norback, who concluded her six Also in 2015 the foundation board took on the task years of service to the foundation board in December of “developing a set of strategic goals to educate, 2015 . Going forward, Jon Schneider will join the inform and invite parishioners to help build Luther board for his first 3-year term, and Joyce Bisbee will Memorial’s endowment for long-term support continue for a second 3-year term .
18 19 Senior Pastor Call Committee Laura McGuire, Chair
A change in pastoral staff can be very challenging for Our committee then took several days to prayerfully a congregation, but it also presents an opportunity consider everything we had learned throughout the for self-reflection and looking to the future . call process, including comments from members . Following Pastor Wilson’s retirement, the Senior When we convened for deliberation, we were unified Pastor Call Committee was elected and tasked with in feeling that Pastor Pohlman’s strengths match well recommending a candidate for the next senior pastor with the current needs of our congregation . We are of LM . While some people in the congregation knew confident in his ability to lead us as we take on a new immediately that they wanted Pastor Pohlman to master plan, work even more closely with Lutheran move into that role, we on the Call Committee felt Campus Ministries, and continue to provide a strong it was important to give this decision the prayerful worship and learning experience at LM . consideration it deserved . Thus, in June we began the standard call process as prescribed by the synod . Our committee’s unanimous decision to recommend Pastor Pohlman for the call as senior pastor was Our call process began with a congregational survey, presented to the council at its October meeting . The which elicited 147 responses—thank you! Based council accepted this recommendation, and referred on the input we received from the congregation, it to a vote of the congregation in November . The we were able to complete the Ministry Site Profile . congregation voted overwhelmingly in support, This 13-page document describes who we are as a and the paperwork for the call was completed by congregation, and what we were seeking in our next our church leadership and the bishop’s office in senior pastor . The Ministry Site Profile was approved by the Congregation Council and the bishop’s office December . On January 3, 2016, we celebrated the in September . installation of Rev . Brad Pohlman as senior pastor of Luther Memorial Church . We look forward to many From that point, our focus shifted to considering more years of ministry together with him! Pastor Pohlman . We reviewed his application materials, with a focus on whether he was a good It has been an honor for those of us on the Senior fit for the role of senior pastor as described in the Pastor Call Committee to serve the congregation in profile . During his interview, Pastor Pohlman gave this capacity . Thank you for trusting us . As the chair, honest, intelligent responses that were grounded in I wish to extend my deep appreciation to all of the the Gospel . He impressed us with his understanding members of this committee: Bruce Curtis, Abigail of our ministry and his love for this congregation . Jensen, Brian Ohm, Phyllis Pleuss, Mary Powell, We spoke to his references and received very positive Dan Ruge, and Jay Suthers . Thank you for your feedback from them . dedication to this call process .
Call Committee Front row (L-R): Dan Ruge, Brian Ohm, Abigail Jensen, Bruce Curtis. Back row: Laura McGuire (chair), Jay Suthers, Mary Powell, Phyllis Pleuss.
20 Master Planning Task Force Randy Burmeister, Chair
The congregation last approved a master plan in of the congregation also submitted visioning 1993 . Most of the projects from that master plan questionnaires . were completed in phases over the next twenty years . The visioning questionnaires were given to KWA In 2012, a two-year vocational discernment process who used them to develop pattern writings . Pattern began that helped LM discern areas of core ministry . writings define how best to organize space to meet In September 2014, the congregation approved a the current and future ministry needs of all the user contract with The Kubala Washatko Architects groups . (KWA) for development of a renewed facility master plan . On June 14, KWA presented the patterns at a congregational luncheon . Another congregational In November 2014, the LM Congregation Council luncheon was held on November 15, where KWA, appointed a Master Planning Task Force (MPTF): Vogel Brothers, LM staff, and members of the Sue Bangert, Randy Burmeister, Al Larson, Annette MPTF shared conceptual drawings and 3D Mahler, Ryan Mattison, Brenda Ryther, Rita renderings of a proposed new space to the west of Sweeney, Jessie Nelson (honorary member), Sue the nave, as well as remodeled existing space in the Gaard (ex officio member as council president), and education wing and nave . staff liaisons Pastor Pohlman, Suelyn Swiggum, and Kim O’Leary . A period of discernment followed, allowing members of the congregation to submit questions that were The MPTF met for the first time on December 17, answered by members of the MPTF on Sunday 2014, on seven occasions throughout 2015, and once mornings in the crossroads, and at Sunday Forums, in January of 2016 . The MPTF met with KWA and and on LM’s website . Vogel Brothers Builders, either in person or by “Go To” meetings over the internet five times in 2015 . The MPTF recommended to the Congregation Council approval of the master plan as presented at In early 2015, members of the MPTF met with the congregational luncheon on November 15 . The twenty-five “Belonging” (groups within LM) council called a special meeting of the congregation and seven “Neighbor” (groups outside LM), on January 10, 2016 . The congregation approved and user groups . Visioning questionnaires were the proposed master plan, a road map to future completed by each user group . Individual members ministries at LM .
Master Planning Task Force Front row (L-R): Jesse Nelson, Susan Gaard, Rita Sweeney, Pastor Brad Pohlman. Back row: Al Larson, Randy Burmeister (chair), Brenda Ryther, Annette Mahler, Sue Bangert, Ryan Mattison. Not pictured: Kim O’Leary and Suelyn Swiggum (staff).
20 21 2016 Council Nominations
Current Council Members Term (2014–2017) Laura McGuire Jonathan Woolums*
Term (2015–2018) Yvonne Eide Cliff Haaland Jim Nelson* Brenda Ryther*
Outgoing Council Members Phyllis Pleuss Angela Read Janet Zentner
Nominees for 3 year Term (2016–2019) Bill Braham Sue Gaard* Steve Neitzel Jay Suthers*
Nominees for 1 year Term (2016–2017) Kelly Olson Helen Hartman
Nominees for 1 year Young-Adult Term (2015–2016) Abigail Jensen#
*second 3 year term #second 1 year term
22 Proposed By-Law Changes
C13.03.01: The Congregation Council shall appoint the voting membership of the standing committees annually . A member of a standing committee shall be a voting member or associate member of this congregation . The Council shall annually appoint persons to standing committee leadership positions . Such persons shall be voting members of this con- gregation . Note: If the above bylaw change is approved by the congregation on February 7, 2016, then the Council will vote to approve the proposed continuing resolutions on February 23.
C13.03.A13 Term and Rotation: Standing committees shall consist of a minimum of 5 and a maxi- mum of 9 voting members . Each standing committee shall have, at all times, one or two members who are also current members of the Congregation Council .
Leadership: Committee leadership appointments shall be for a three year term . It is recommended but not required that in the first year of a leadership term the person should serve as recording secretary of the committee, in the second year as vice-chair, and in the third year as chair . The rotation of committee leaders should be continuous, in the pattern noted above .
C13.03.A16: Standing Committee membership: To effectively and consistently do the work of this congregation it is essential that standing committees are active, energetic, and dedicated to the standing committee’s and this congrega- tion’s vision and purpose . The Congregational Council will seek out interested and motivated members for standing com- mittee membership to meet this objective . Once appointed to a standing committee, committee members are expected to attend and actively participate in meetings, mentor other committee members, participate in projects, and support other standing committees, this congregation’s staff, and the Congregation Council to meet the overall mission of this congregation.
C13.03.B16: Standing Committee size: Each standing committee shall consist of a minimum of 5 members but not more than 9 members . Each standing committee shall have a minimum of 1 current member of the Congregation Coun- cil as part of its membership .
C13.03.C16 Term and Rotation: Standing committee members are appointed by the Congregation Council to 3 year terms on a staggered basis to assure continuity of committee membership . Committee members may be appointed to 2 consecutive terms . For committee vitality, committee membership shall regularly rotate . For this purpose, following the 2nd consecutive term, committee members shall rotate off the standing committee for a minimum of 1 year.
C13.03.D16 Leadership: Standing Committees are a vital and important part of the governance and operation of this congregation . To sustain a strong standing committee system, skilled and knowledgeable leadership is needed . A key component and objective of committee work is to develop leaders within this congregation through hands on experience and mentoring by long-term committee members . It shall be an objective of every standing committee to develop and train leaders to ensure the stability and sustainability of congregation leadership .
Standing committee leadership shall rotate on a regular basis . All committee members are encouraged to participate in the leadership of the committee by serving in one or all of the positions of recorder, vice chair and chair . Experienced members are expected to mentor and advise leaders as they learn the duties and requirements of committee leadership and gain the necessary confidence and skill set for effective committee service .
Committee leaders -Recorder, Vice Chair and Chair - shall be elected by each standing committee annually . The Con- gregation Council shall approve committee leadership annually and shall continually promote growth and development of leadership in this congregation . Standing committee leadership shall regularly rotate and no committee member shall serve as committee chair for more than 3 consecutive years .
22 23 Church Administrator Kim O’Leary, CCA
OPERATING FUND The LMC congregation passed a 2015 operating budget of $801,342 with a deficit gap of $21,585 at its annual meeting on February 8 . This gap was closed in part by help from the building fund, which contributed $11,000 toward facilities expenses of $93,582 . The following financial report and attached financial statements reflect how we ended the year with a $191 surplus thanks to the generosity of many givers and careful financial management by lay and staff members . Please join us at the annual meeting on February 7, 2016 to celebrate the ministry made possible by this generosity .
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Income Actual 2015 total operating income was $795,098, which was $15,341 over (about two percent) budgeted income . Pledged giving exceeded budget by $3,558 (0 7. percent) . All income lines were at or above budget except non-pledged giving (from those who give but do not offer a pledge) and rent that was discontinued mid-year from the church-owned apartment at the Lutheran Campus building . Building Use income, including member and non-member weddings and fees for church events, was $20,715 over budget primarily due to non-member wedding income, which spiked in 2015 to almost $28,000 . Parking Lot income, our only unrelated business income from weekday rental spaces in Grand Central, was lower than budget because of the possible glut of parking in the university area . In spite of increased advertising, competitive rent, and only minimal turnover, parking income was about $3,000 less than budget or about three unrented spaces . Income received online (electronic giving by credit card or through a bank account) continues to be almost 50% of total income received . Giving online was first introduced here in 2001 and has grown steadily ever since . Most monetary donations to the church can be given online, thereby contributing to cash flow even in the once-upon-a-time summer slump . Also contributing toward cash flow in 2015 were monthly LM Foundation grants totaling $84,593 from their Cornerstone and Program funds .
Expense Because of the deficit budget, staff and committee members worked together to keep total expenses under budget . Benevolences to the synod, Lutheran Campus Ministry, and preschool were paid in full . Pew envelopes provided further benevolence to preschool and campus ministries . Two expense areas of the budget were over budget: Facilities and Administration & Finance . Our aging infrastructure resulted in repair expenses of $20,000, while changes to the church database and a conversion from TDS to Charter caused higher than expected expenses in the Information Technology area . Ministry and Personnel budgets were under budget .
OPERATING DEDICATED ACCOUNTS There remains one operating dedicated account, which holds pre-paid operating income (income received in one year for the following year) . It was moved quarterly in 2015 from the dedicated account to the pledged giving income line . Pre-paid pledges for 2016 totaled $21,470 at the end of December 2015 . We will explore moving this one remaining dedicated account to the trust checking account in 2016, which is also the home of pre-paid building income .
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION The operating checking account ended the year with a $35,334 balance thanks to over $97,000 in operating income in December . This balance includes the $21,470 in pre-paid pledges mentioned above . Because of positive cash flow, even during summer months, the operating credit line ($60,000 limit) was not used at all in 2015 . The operating checking account earned $103 in interest and incurred no service fees because of an adequate balance each month . Our relationship with Oak Bank in Fitchburg continues to be a positive experience because of their excellent customer service, online banking, and the bank courier option, which provides a safe way to make deposits twice weekly .
24 TRUST FUND TRUST DEDICATED ACCOUNTS Trust dedicated account balances are held in the trust checking account and roll over from one year to the next . Both inflow and outflow are reflected in each account, but no budgets or pledges are affiliated with any of the accounts, and each account should maintain a positive balance . LMC’s trust dedicated accounts are organized into six program areas: Benevolence, Continuing Education, Music, Building, Faith Formation and Growth, and Thanksgiving and Memorials . Within each area there are several accounts .
Benevolence Donations may be designated to The Road Home, Transitional Families, Pastors’ Discretionary Fund, World Hunger or Disaster Relief, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Food Pantry, and Mission Trips . Thrivent Choice Dollars also are kept here and used at the council’s discretion .
Continuing Education These accounts receive monthly income from the operating fund and are used for staff continuing education expenses .
Music Three separate accounts make up the Music dedicated funds: Music Director’s fund – used to pay musicians for Easter and Christmas and for special music and other expenses; Concert Series fund – used to pay for expenses relating to visiting musicians; and a remaining balance in the Celebration/Education Leipzig fund – used to pay for expenses relating to Bruce Bengtson’s 35th anniversary celebration year in 2013 . Gifts that express an appreciation for Luther Memorial’s music ministry are received frequently and are used at the discretion of the Director of Music to offset items not included in the operating budget .
Building These accounts include the following: Maintenance Reserve, an account that has been funded by building fund income and used for unexpected building expenses; Pre-paid Building Fund Pledges, which are moved quarterly to the pledged building fund line; Equipment Reserve, which receives funds from the operating budget and can be used to pay for replacement of small equipment throughout the building; Deposit for Access Tools – either from Grand Central parking renters or tunnel door access cards – that is used to purchase new cards or return deposits; and an Interest Income account, for interest earned on funds in the Trust checking account .
Three new trust dedicated accounts were sanctioned by the Administration & Finance Committee in late 2015: University Ministry – funded by a gift of $4,776 from the LM Foundation Mission Endowment for an as yet unspecified university related ministry; Capital Appeal – Building for Belonging that is holding early gifts to the hoped for capital appeal resulting from the Master Planning process; and an account called Mills Street Building, which holds the balance of $47,191 from the Merrill Lynch Sinking Fund account following the payment of $102,000 to purchase the Lutheran Campus Ministry building from the National Lutheran Campus Ministry .
Faith Formation & Growth Included here are accounts for senior adult ministry (primarily for Oakwood worship and lunches); men’s and women’s retreat accounts; youth ministry; library ministry; and an account with a positive balance left over from Theological Conferences held several years ago .
Thanksgiving & Memorials This area has two separate accounts – one for undesignated memorials and one for designated memorials (when a memorial is designated to a specific ministry by either the family or the donor) .
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Trust checking account funds earned interest of $90 in 2015 . The reconciled balance in the account on December 31 of $143,101 included program area balances as follows:
PROGRAM AREA BALANCE ON 12/31/15 Benevolence $ 27,451 Continuing Education 11,611 Music 7,467 Building 82,546 Faith Formation & Growth 3,727 Thanksgiving & Memorials 10,300 24 25 BUILDING FUND STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Income Building fund income in 2015 totaled $153,320 and included the following: $ 142,383 pledged building income $ 10,914 non-pledged building income $ 23 interest income
Expense The Statement of Activities reflects mortgage interest expense, closing costs for renewal of the Oak Bank building fund credit line (limit of $300,000), and architect and other master planning related fees totaling $50,656 . A total of $17,000 in building fund income was used to supplement operating repair and maintenance reserve lines because of cuts to the 2015 operating budget: $6,000 to Maintenance Reserve in the trust dedicated fund and $11,000 to the operating account to help with building repair expenses in 2015 .
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION The mortgage principal balance of $714,553 on January 1 was paid down to $679,940 on December 31 . We did not make any extra principal payments in 2015 following an Administration & Finance Committee decision late in 2014 . Our five-year fixed rate (4 68. percent) mortgage note matures in early 2018 . The credit line renews annually in May and has a current rate of 4 03. percent . The building fund credit line was not needed in 2015 because of good cash flow, and the checking account ended the year with a healthy balance of $58,991 .
2015 BUILDING HiGHLIGHTS Roof repairs late in 2015 were localized in the saddle area near the apse and tower . Millen Roofing opened up the roof, installed new underlayment and checked the seams and flashings in the saddle and parapet areas . One broken tile was replaced .
The U .S . Cellular contract was finalized and the installation of new antennas and equipment began in mid-October . Higher rent was received per the new contract . The Facilities Committee did a walkthrough after the installation and is in contact with U .S Cellular regarding some remaining issues .
The Preschool rooms underwent the following changes once the preschool was officially closed in June: all rooms were repainted; spaces were repurposed for Sunday morning nursery, Training Choir rehearsal, and a small meeting room; and sinks were raised in both restrooms while small toilets were replaced with regular sized toilets .
Copper theft occurred twice in 2015 at the front of the building . Millen Roofing replaced both sections and used a stronger attachment method with which they have had good results . Neither incident met the insurance deductible so they were paid in full from the operating repair line .
Ongoing building concerns that have not been addressed fully include water leaks in the parking garage under the Lutheran Campus Center; education wing roof repairs/redesign; water leaks in former youth room; and the aging HVAC system, in particular the building control unit and software that is still running on a Windows XP machine .
COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE NEWS Administration & Finance Committee Deb Uecker chaired this group in 2015 and led its work in these areas: recommending the 2015 budget to council; discontinuing an extra principal payment on the mortgage; reviewing detailed quarterly financial statements for all funds; examining quarterly financial review reports; reviewing quarterly pastor and music discretionary and designated and undesignated memorial fund reports; reviewing, approving, and recommending the Operations Manual to the Congregation Council; keeping up to date on lease negotiations between (LCM) Lutheran Campus Ministry and (LMC) Luther Memorial Church (the Executive Committee appointed Bill Hunnex from Administration & Finance, Al Larson from Facilities, and Kim O’Leary, Church Administrator to write a new lease agreement); recommending and approving an expense for insurance coverage for LCM paid by LMC; deciding not to renew the LM Preschool Oak Bank credit line in light of the school’s imminent closing; agreeing unanimously that adequate liability controls and insurance are in place for ushers and pursers handling money; approving funds related to moving the church’s telephone/internet/email service from TDS to 26 Charter Spectrum with the goal of reducing the number of telephone lines needed and improving internet service; hearing a proposal from the Columbarium Board to the Council to purchase additional matching stone to expand Columbarium niches on the north wall; receiving a report (compensation catch up strategy) by Bill Hunnex originally requested by Administration & Finance regarding salaries and wages from 2011 – 2015 that have not kept pace with inflation or synod guidelines and subsequently relaying the findings and a recommendation to the Personnel Committee; hearing reports on an offer to purchase the Lutheran Campus Ministry building for $102,000 in 2015 as opposed to waiting until the Sinking Fund matures in 2038 in the amount of $328,530; approving three new trust dedicated accounts: University Ministry, Capital Appeal – Building for Belonging, and Mills Street Building; working through the 2016 operating budget, including approving the combining of pledged and non-pledged operating appeal income in 2016 and monthly rental income from St . Paul Catholic Center for their use of our building for 19 months beginning January 1, 2016; approving a new quarterly financial review form and a new financial review team (Bill Hunnex and Joyce Bisbee are turning over their responsibilities to Dietmar Olesch and Deidre Kett); and approving the use of undesignated thanksgiving and memorial funds for arts related purchases .
Facilities Committee Under Al Larson’s leadership, 2015 activities included taking part in a safety assessment by Church Mutual Insurance Company on the Lutheran Campus Ministry building; reviewing a report from Richard Pearson of Pearson Forensic Engineering on nave air flow that involves a new louver design; approving a new maintenance contract with OTIS Elevator and an estimate to replace the leaking elevator muffler; approving estimates from Millen Roofing to replace stolen copper downspouts using stronger theft resistant attachments; participating in a Master Planning User Group related to Facilities and receiving ongoing updates at each meeting; working with Electronic Theater Controls regarding overheating issues in choir loft lighting and replacement modules for main nave control unit; drafting a five-year major maintenance project budget plan for LCM and LMC; approving estimates for repairs to four of five air handling units: replacing the actuator and circuit board for the great room air handling unit and the fan belt for the choir room air handling unit; overseeing the Parking Lot Work Group, which continues to meet twice yearly to make sure that parking issues are addressed, especially as we consider a new master renovation plan; finalizing a new contract with U .S . Cellular that offers increased revenue and participating in a post-installation walkthrough; keeping up to date on nave sound enhancements; participating in the High Maintenance group to maintain lights in the sanctuary before Easter and Christmas; monitoring east sidewalk area drainage problems in the lowest level of the East wing; approving an estimate to replace damaged windows in two narthex doors; cleaning out the upper mechanical room and the garage following an inspection from Church Mutual; approving the installation by Capital Fire of a radio system that eliminates phone lines formerly used for both burglar and fire alarm systems; discussing lighting and dimming options in the nave and narthex because of LED technology; overseeing and even participating in the Mustard Seed Gardeners Work Group; filling in the hole from the old light pole that was removed; reading an MGE report on energy solutions for the next decade; reviewing an estimate of approximately $250,000 to repair the stained glass windows; establishing 2016 facilities area budget levels, including increased costs of having St . Paul Catholic Center in the building; approving the direct replacement of the kitchen garbage disposal that was installed in the mid-1990s; and meeting with MGE and Focus on Energy representatives regarding a program that may help to monitor and reduce summer cooling costs .
PASS Committee Under the leadership of Peter Rahko, this group supported the 2015 PASS budget and synod recommended raises; heard reports on annual reviews of all positions and participated directly in annual reviews of pastors; oversaw the Protection of the Vulnerable Work Group and approved a statement written by the Work Group for substitute Sunday School teachers, similar to one signed by Road Home volunteers who work with minors; addressed a recommendation from the Administration & Finance Committee to devise a “catch-up” strategy for any wages that have not kept pace with inflation or synod guidelines and recommended that the previous five years be considered in this strategy; approved position descriptions so that there is now a complete up-to-date set; supported and strongly recommended that internet service be upgraded to reduce the high frustration staff were experiencing prior to the conversion from TDS to Charter; participated in an exit interview with Pastor Franklin Wilson; supported Pastor Brad Pohlman in his role as Senior Pastor under contract while the Senior Pastor Call Committee process was underway; approved part-time interim associate pastor position description; welcomed two new Sunday morning nursery coordinators; held an annual staff appreciation lunch; made a decision on the 2016 Portico health benefit option and recommended a 2016 personnel budget; and approved a writing leave project for the Church Administrator and the re- writing of the paid vacation policy for pastoral and program staff to bring it into alignment with current practice and synod guidelines .
26 27 2015 Year-End Financials
1. LMC Operating Fund Statement of Activities LMC Operating Fund Statement of Financial Position LMC Operating Dedicated Accounts
2. LMC Trust Fund Dedicated Accounts LMC Trust Fund Statement of Financial Position
3. LMC Building Fund Statement of Activities LMC Building Fund Statement of Financial Position
4. LM Preschool Statement of Activities LM Preschool Statement of Financial Position
5. LMC Columbarium Statement of Activities LMC Columbarium Statement of Financial Position
6. LM Foundation Statement of Activities LM Foundation Statement of Financial Position
28 28 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 40 41 January 2016 Luther Memorial Church Foundation Matters 2015 Update All assets of the Luther Memorial Church Foundation are invested in the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust at Church Headquarters in Chicago, with the exception of a checking account at Oak Bank with a year-end balance of $7,372. The U.S. Treasury at Merrill Lynch was liquidated in November for $149,191, of which $102,000 was sent to the National Lutheran Campus Ministry for purchase of the Mills Street property next door. The other $47,191 is held in a Luther Memorial Trust Dedicated Account for Mills Street property. The checking account is a holding account for small gifts to the Foundation until the balance exceeds the $2,000 minimum required for a deposit to our ELCA Endowment Fund as well covering incidental expenses. At year end $9,000 was sent from the checking to our Cornerstone Fund held at the ELCA. Contributions to the Foundation consisting of offerings, bequests, memorials and gifts from members of the congregation totaled $10,585 in 2015, of which $5,112 were quarterly payments from the Ogg Trust. The December 31, 2015 total Endowment Fund balance of $2,037,772 is 5.2% (decrease of $112,763) below the December 31, 2014 amount of $2,150,535. Investment returns net of fees were-1.5% coupled with the 4.75% payout resulting in the year over year decline in total funds. In 2014 the returns were +6.7% with a 4.75% total payout. The Endowment Fund Pooled Trust A is invested primarily in Exchange Traded Funds with an asset mix of 60% equities, 25% bonds, 10% real estate, and 5% inflation protected government securities. The Foundation Board approved a 2015 gift of $92,553 (4.75% of the Cornerstone Fund for the maintenance rolling average balance) proportionately distributed among the three and preservation of the church facilities. funds Cornerstone (70%); Mission (8%); Program (22%). With the Mission Fund for mission and outreach sinking fund liquidation and subsequent payout from checking, our work. assets held with the ELCA Endowment Fund comprise 99% of the total Program Fund for support of other Luther Memorial programs. Luther Memorial Church Foundation assets recorded as of December 31, 2015.
Stewardship of Resources The Foundation Board established the following policy to guide the annual distribution of funds from the endowment: For funds without donor-imposed spending restrictions, the preferred policy is for the distributions of spendable returns for current use to not exceed 5.0% of the fair market value for the relevant portfolio, based on the average of the preceding 12 quarters. For funds with donor-imposed asset allocations, or distributions, the spendable return will conform with the donor’s expressed wishes. From LMCF Investment Policy Statement 12/08 2015 total withdrawals were planned and executed as follows.
4.75% Payout Cornerstone: $ 64,787 Mission: $ 7,960 Program: $ 19,806 Totals $ 92,553 Investments and Earnings 2015 ELCA Endowment Funds Account Summary Beginning Additions Withdrawals Mkt. Value * Ending 2014-2015 Balance using 4.75% Change (1.5%) Balance Change Cornerstone $1,507,793 $9,000 $64,787 -$20,546 $1,431,460 -5.1% Mission $189,597 $0 $7,960 -$2,562 $179,075 -5.5% Program 453,145 $0 $19,806 -$6,103 $427,236 -5.7% *Market value change corresponds to the (1.5%) net of fees investment returns and dividend and interest reinvestment throughout the year.
42 Luther Memorial Church Foundation Fund Balances - December 31, 2015 Total Balance: $2,037,771
Program 21%
$427,236 $1,431,460 Mission
$179,075 Cornerstone 70%
Luther Memorial Foundation Source of Income December 31, 2015
$160,000 $136,482 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 2014 $80,000 $60,000 2015 $40,000 $20,000 $4,978 $5,112 $7,000 $5,473 $- $-20,000 Market Value Change Bequests Gifts/Misc Income $-40,000 -$29,209 2,500,000 LMC Foundation 5 Year Growth 2011-2015 2,000,000
1,500,000 2011
2012 1,000,000 2013
500,000 2014 2015 0 Cornerstone Mission Program Total Funds
+++++++++ (written by Michael Wilson – January 2016) 42 43 Luther Memorial Church 20152015 BENEVOLENCE Benevolence (with(with comparison to to 2014) 2014)
2014 2015
South Central Synod budgeted benevolence $10,200 $15,000
Lutheran Campus Ministry budgeted benevolence 8,200 5,000 extra gifts from members and friends 97 843
Luther Memorial Preschool budgeted benevolence 10,200 10,000 extra gifts from members and friends 614 330
Pastors Discretionary Fund (various benevolences) 4,248 4,630
Various Madison food pantries 3,109 2,962
The Road Home donations through offerings 2,475 2,669 Sunday school noisy offering 218
Christmas Gifts to Families in Transition 855 1,840
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Mission Trip 11,560 9,043
ELCA World Hunger/Disaster/Malaria Funds 4,138 2,758
Thrivent Choice (Charitable dollars designated by Thrivent members) 3,441 2,697
Jamie Stark – for El Salvador mission Sunday school noisy offering 283 extra gifts from members and friends 1,808 (In 2015 member donations to support Jamie’s work were sent directly to him and his organization, not given through LM.)
Jail Ministry – MALC Ministry of Presence & Jail Chaplaincy 834 896
Music concerts subsidized by Director of Music Fund 1,369 631 ______Total LM Benevolence $ 63,431 $ 59,517
Thank you! These dollar amounts cannot possibly reflect the number of volunteer hours and the many other in kind donations that never cross my desk for reimbursement. Thank you for your ongoing generosity. – Kim O’Leary, Church Administrator
Please note: 2015 LM Foundation Mission Endowment grants are reported in the LM Foundation Treasurer’s report. 44 2015 Parish Register
Membership Statistics Worship Attendance Baptized membership end of 2014...... 836 Baptized members received during 2015 Average weekly worship attendance ...... 228 Baptism: children ...... 3 Includes attendance at weekday morning services Baptism: adults ...... 2 Affirmation of faith ...... 6 Transfer ...... 4. Other sources/statistical adjustment ...... 0 Total members received this year ...... 15 Baptized members removed during 2015 Death ...... 12 Transfer ...... 9. Other reasons/statistical adjustment ...... 25 Total members removed this year ...... 46 Baptized membership end of 2015...... 805 Total confirmed membership end of 2015...... 774 Baptized youth confirmed in 2015...... 4 Total # of people actively participating in the life of the congregation in 2015...... 735
Child Baptisms Cora Jane Heggeseth, daughter of Michael & Kirsten Heggeseth, born March 19, 2015, baptized May 24, 2015 Lucy Peters, daughter of Scott & Megan Peters, born April 13, 2015, baptized Sept . 27, 2015 Timothy Pleuss Bylsma, son of David Bylsma & Elizabeth Pleuss, born July 3, 2015, baptized Oct . 18, 2015
Adult Baptisms Fred Lyle Holtzman, baptized April 4, 2015 Brandon Humboldt, baptized April 12, 2015
Baptized Members Confirmed Abigail Gaard, daughter of Jeff & Susan Gaard, confirmed April 26, 2015 Calvin Guse, son of Berkley & Laura Guse, confirmed April 26, 2015 Henry Lemkuil, son of Harley & Andrea Lemkuil, confirmed April 26, 2015 Branden Metzler, grandson of David & Susan Berggren, confirmed April 26, 2015
44 45 New Members Received Name Date Received Transferred from Fred Lyle Holtzman 4/4/2015 By Baptism Brandon Humboldt 4/12/2015 By Baptism Kathryn Branscomb 4/19/2015 Transferred from other ELCA Ivan Dale Gunderman 4/19/2015 Affirmation of Faith Cora Jane Heggeseth 5/24/2015 By Baptism Lucy Peters 9/27/2015 By Baptism Dietmar Olesch 10/11/2015 Affirmation of Faith Deidre Kett 10/11/2015 Affirmation of Faith Samantha Rae Lewiston 10/11/2015 Affirmation of Faith Timothy Pleuss Bylsma 10/18/2015 By Baptism Ellen Markham 12/20/2015 Transfer from St . Andrew Episcopal, Madison James Stansfield 12/20/2015 Affirmation of Faith Margaret Stansfield 12/20/2015 Affirmation of Faith Emily Tveite 12/20/2015 Transfer from St . John’s Lutheran, Oregon Paul Tveite 12/20/2015 Transfer from St . John’s Lutheran, Oregon
New Associate Members Received Name Date Received Moo-Young Kim 4/19/2015
Member Transfers out of LM Name Date of Transfer Sandra Weber 1/27/2015 Michael Weber 1/27/2015 Greta Sandquist 4/5/2015 Josh Sandquist 4/5/2015 Isaac Sandquist 4/5/2015 Kelly Sandquist 4/5/2015 Rev . Franklin Wilson 6/1/2015 Michael Yeutter 10/18/2015 Ethan Yeutter 10/18/2015
Member Deaths Name Date of Death Lola Mae Popanz 1/3/2015 Irma Taylor 2/25/2015 Doris Alda Brinson 3/28/2015 Judith Baumgartner 5/9/2015 Avalyn Stark 5/12/2015 Helen Richter 6/7/2015 Arlette Morse 6/12/2015 A . Roy Anderson 7/3/2015 Alicia Kristina Lemke 8/9/2015 Eldon Komplin 9/8/2015 Cynthia Wick 9/22/2015 Elaine Warskow 12/2/2015
46 NONMember FUNERALS AT LUTHER MEMORIAL Name Date of Funeral Camille Guerin-Gonzales 2/24/2015 Anna Estervig 11/22/2015
Member WEDDINGS Name Date of Wedding Peter Witham & Chanille Dunn-Witham 5/22/2015 Diane Jean Roang & David Allen Gaarder 4/25/2015 Alicia Gail Lux (Juul) and Scott Lux 5/2/2015 Natalie Jeanne Svetnicka & Daniel Joseph Hall 1/3/2015 Sarah Marie Vitse Doyle & Brian Doyle 9/26/2015
NONMember WEDDINGS Name Date of Wedding Amy Kahl & Kyle Grover 4/11/2015 Brittany Higgins & Vincent Coyle 5/9/2015 Pamela Tsufis & Matthew Krueger 5/23/2015 Laura Healey & Cody Ballweg 5/30/2015 Jackie Gerhart & Ancil Philip 6/13/2015 Courtney Rayman & Dustin Wagner 7/18/2015 Katie Weis & Tim Hoesly 8/1/2015 Gloria Wang & Michael Laberge 8/8/2015 Kayla Geier & Dylan Douglas 8/22/2015 Johnelle Farniok & J D. . Heitschmidt 9/5/2015 Cassie Krause & Pierre Rideau 10/10/2015 Lauren Pietila & Daniel Agostinacchio 10/24/2015
46 47 2016 Operating Budget 0.5% 0.4% 0.0% 3.9% 0.6% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 2.6% 2.6% 9.4% 2.2% 0.0% 1.8% 0.4% 1.2% 3.0% 0.3% 2.6% 9.3% 1.9% 71.7% 11.6% 100.0% PAGE1 % of budget of % Income Operatingpledged and includes Appeal non income pledged Insurance Creditline interest Office Supplies/Expense Postage consultant Accounting Credit card expense expense UBIT expense Misc. Exp/StockCommission Transfers PayrollOutsource Easter,Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. and cash/coins plate in Dollars Choice Thrivent flowers/greenery, Christmas/Easter flowers, Altar Events,US Cellular income, weddings, St. Paul Catholic Center garage Central Grand in leases Parking LM Foundation Cornerstone & Program grants Program & Cornerstone Foundation LM Congregationalgatherings, communication, publicity, hospitality Interest income and receipts misc. education adult confirmation, school, Sunday LCM grant, mission trips, transitional families, food pantry, seminarian suppport seminarian pantry, food families, transitional trips, mission grant, LCM South-Central Synod benevolence (no LM Preschool in 2016) in Preschool LM (no benevolence Synod South-Central LMC fall appeal, giving envelopes Communion/altartunings,weddingsubssupplies,organ expense,music,pastoral music & Office Equip Maint/Contracts Equip Office 50 100 100 250 100 3,300 4,000 4,750 1,000 1,300 3,550 9,500 2,074 30,975 20,000 72,512 20,000 17,000 89,521 14,267 24,000 20,900 74,291 14,963 554,395 773,528 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2016 budget 82 50 - (89) 249 600 300 676 926 (150) (250) (500) (200) (600) (266) (743) 1,000 4,928 8,000 (2,200) (6,229) (1,955) (6,000) (1,564) 38,829 (49,512) Difference $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 50 250 500 100 250 2,700 4,668 1,500 1,389 4,150 1,500 2,340 3,700 30,726 33,683 19,000 19,324 19,200 84,593 16,222 30,000 21,643 75,855 14,037 603,907 779,757 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2015 budget Office Giving Serving Learning Belonging Partnering Worshiping Misc. Income Misc. Designated Gifts Designated Administration Operating Appeal Building Use Income Grants/Gifts/Bequests Ministry Areas Total UnrelatedBusiness Income Seasonaland offerings loose Offerings: Other Income: TOTAL INCOME: 2016 Operating Budget Operating 2016 INCOME: EXPENSE: Areas: Ministry Administration & Finance & Administration
48 0.2% 0.2% 0.6% 0.8% 0.0% 0.2% 0.5% 8.4% 0.0% 5.9% 1.5% 0.8% 1.3% 0.0% 9.4% 100% 40.8% 11.8% 19.5% 72.1% PAGE 2 Expense Synodassembly, pastoral business expense ConnectNow accounting & LOGOS database LOGOS & accounting ConnectNow 125 pledges received as of 01/26/16 (129 rec'd in 2015) plus $10,000 non-pledged per total 2015 non-pledged $10,000 plus 2015) rec'd in (129 01/26/16 of as received pledges 125 12) x ($5,648.20 payment interest and Principal 2016 in budget operating from moved transfer Reserve Maintenance $12,000repair budget operating from moved budget 2016 in Call Committee expenses (moving, meals, travel, etc.) travel, meals, (moving, expenses Committee Call Hardware - use undesignated memorials in 2016 if needed if 2016 in memorials undesignated use - Hardware Website hosting/upgrades/Vanco website hosting Telephone/Internet/Email $5,000budget supplies/equipment operating from moved budget 2016 in 2016 in anticipated expenses no - Architects Washatko Kubala Incomeexpenseless ITsupport Fuel& Lights MoveSupplies/Equipment to Building Fund in 2016 (see below) Security Sewer & Water Contracts Equip/Maint below) (see 2016 in Fund Building to $12,000 of expense repair Move Program staff (1.7% COLA and $775 step increase) COLA step $775 and (1.7% staff Program expenses & benefits Staff Move maint reserve fund transfer of $6,000 to Building Fund in 2016 (see below) (see 2016 in Fund Building to $6,000 of transfer reserve fund maint Move part-time) for pro-rated increase step COLA$775 and (1.7% staff Support ------1,500 1,255 6,000 6,500 5,000 1,300 4,040 5,000 6,100 12,000 67,778 50,136 67,383 47,000 10,050 11,700 74,850 94,110 (25,750) 140,914 799,278 326,248 155,896 576,254 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 50 ------(444) (989) (465) 6,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 8,842 3,200 7,115 3,740 (4,165) (2,064) (4,500) (4,900) (6,000) (7,056) 10,431 (18,158) (38,000) (12,150) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - - - - 1,699 6,000 6,000 1,500 2,289 4,040 4,900 8,500 6,100 6,000 1,500 67,778 38,000 41,294 67,848 51,500 10,000 87,000 90,370 (21,585) 159,072 801,342 145,465 569,139 333,304 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Facilities Personnel Facilities Total Facilities Personnel Total Personnel Information Technology Information Governance and Executive TOTAL EXPENSE: TOTAL Governance and Executive Total Executive and Governance ^Building Fund Income: ^Building Fund Outflow: Administration & Finance Expense Total Finance & Administration TOTAL INCOME less TOTAL EXPENSE TOTAL less INCOME TOTAL ^Building Fund (income and ouflow) is separate from the Operating Budget. Operating the from separate is ouflow) and (income Fund ^Building
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