St. Barnabas’s Memorial Episcopal Church 91 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 508-540-3863 www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ...... 5

SAINT BARNABAS’S WARRANT FOR 2021 ANNUAL MEETING ...... 5 JANUARY 2020 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES ...... 6 ADMINISTRATION REPORT ...... 9

CLERGY REPORTS...... 10

REPORT FROM THE RECTOR ...... 10 PARISH STATISTICS ...... 11 RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND ...... 12

VESTRY REPORTS ...... 13

REPORT FROM THE WARDENS ...... 13 THE WARDEN’S FAREWELL TO VESTRY...... 16 THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE ...... 17 MEET YOUR VESTRY NOMINEES… ...... 17 DEANERY/DIOCESAN DELEGATES NOMINEES ...... 22

MINISTRY REPORTS ...... 23

ALTAR GUILD ...... 23 ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET ...... 24 BEHREN’S FUND ...... 25 COMMUNICATIONS ...... 26 THE BANNER ...... 26 EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) ...... 27 CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES ...... 29 FLOWER GUILD ...... 30 HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE ...... 31 LIGHTS OF ADVENT ...... 32 LOBSTER ON THE LAWN ...... 33 MEMORIAL GARDEN...... 34 MUSIC MINISTRY ...... 35 OUTREACH ...... 37 PARISH RECORD ARCHIVING ...... 37 PASTORAL CARE ...... 39 PRAYER CHAIN ...... 40 PROPERTY ...... 40 RESUMING IN-PERSON WORSHIP & ACTIVITIES ...... 41 SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 42

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ...... 44 VIRTUAL MINISTRY TEAM ...... 45

FINANCE REPORTS FOR 2020 ...... 47

STEWARDSHIP ...... 47 TREASURER’S REPORT ...... 48 2020 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ...... 48 2020 FINANCIAL OPERATING RESULTS ...... 50 2020 CAPITAL SPENDING ...... 51 2020 CASH FLOW ...... 52 REPORT ON INVESTED FUNDS ...... 53 2021 BUDGET ...... 55

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Saint Barnabas’s Warrant for 2021 Annual Meeting

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January 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes

The Annual Meeting was incorporated into our services of Holy Eucharist preceded by breakfast for all attendees.

Date: January 26, 2020 Place: Parish Hall

Welcome

The Annual Meeting was called to order by The Rev. Will Mebane, rector, at 10:34 AM. Kim Strohm, Sr. Warden, referred attendees the 2019 Annual Report. Rev. Will announced that Deborah Ewald has been appointed as the Vestry Clerk. Sr. Warden, Kim Strohm thanked Margaret Margolis and her office volunteers for their careful work in producing the Annual Report. Doug Fantarella, Sexton and the new assistant Sexton, Dean DeBlasio were recognized for their hard work on the grounds and buildings at St. Barnabas. There was enthusiastic applause.

2019 Annual Meeting Minutes

The minutes were approved unanimously on a motion by Dick Boyden and seconded by Merrily Crowley.

Rector’s Report

Rev. Will Mebane detailed the accomplishments of the church over the past year. He introduced the 'The St. Barnabas Covenant', and explained that it is a solemn agreement that, with God's help, will guide us to live lives as “people of love.” Members were asked to sign the Covenant as they leave. The members adopted the St. Barnabas Covenant on a motion by Grace Leva and seconded by Merrilynn Rawstron. Kim Strohm, Sr. Warden detailed two changes from the last meeting of 2019: a revision to the by-laws to increase the Vestry High School Representative years of service to 3 consecutive terms, to be voted on annually, as the first change, the second change is in the Vestry Clerk. The Vestry Clerk will be elected by the body during the Annual Meeting. These changes were accepted with a motion by Richard Stone and seconded by Sue Gnospelius.

Welcome New Members

Rev. Will invited all of the new members to sign the historic membership book. The congregation joined in round of applause followed.

Treasurer & Finance Report

Karl Loos, Treasurer and Jerry Luby, Chairman of the Finance Committee were introduced. Mr. Luby is unable to attend the meeting. Both were thanked for all their hard work on behalf of St. Barnabas. Karl Loos presented the Finance report and directed the congregation to the detailed report as found on pages 49-55 in the Annual Report. Karl stated that the church's financial picture changed and has been upgraded to 'strong' from good. He noted that the congregational giving in 2019 was the highest in the last five years. The congregation applauded.

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Questions from the Congregation

Rev. Will opened the floor to questions from the congregation. John Schmidt asked two questions: 1) whether the Diocese had commented about the fact that contributions cannot be claimed on taxes and 2) is there an amount included in the budget for the Assistant Clergy? Karl Loos stated that the Diocese has not addressed the tax status and there has not been anything included in the baseline budget for an Assistant Clergy. Another parishioner asked if there are plans to rent the Creighton House? Karl Loos responded that it is being considered but there are issues if we want to hire an Assistant Clergy and need to reclaim the house. From parishioner Mary Ellen Evans: Have we considered special funding for the Assistant Clergy? The answer was yes, we have, Rev. Will thanked Karl and everyone for their questions, commenting, 'Many of you have said that we want to hire an Assistant Clergy, but as you can see the budget does not support that. The Vestry, the Finance Committee and the Wardens and I have spent the past three months wringing our hands on how to make this work. We spent a lot of time praying and the prayer was answered. A parishioner of this congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous made a $100,000 gift to St. Barnabas for use as the Vestry and Rector desire. A special meeting of the Vestry was held, and it was decided to use the gift to fund an Assistant Clergy. The $100,000 will not be enough for a new Curate for 2 years. The donor made one condition: the money is not to be used to cover the shortfall in our operating budget or as a “get out of jail free card”.' Rev. Will asked the congregation to write down the gifts they would like to see in the person being asked to come be with us for two years.

Appreciation

Senior Warden, Kim Strohm, took a moment to recognize outgoing Vestry members: Merrily Crowley, Karl Loos, James Lea, Maureen Wormelle, Kevin Cruse and Patrick Davin. They were given a small token of our appreciation. Grace Leva was also recognized. There was appreciative applause all around.

Nominating Committee

Merrily Crowley, of the Nominating Committee, introduced the 2020 slate: Senior Warden: Kim Strohm 1-year term Junior Warden: Phoebe Office 1-year term Treasurer: vacant Vestry Members: Sally Colacicco 3-year term David Forsberg 3-year term Jerry Morse 3-year term Gerry Morse 1-year term Ellie Shaver 1 year term High School Vestry Rep: Noah Schmidt 1 year term Deanery Delegates: Richard Stone Susan Schmidt Convention Delegates: John Schmidt Karl Loos

A motion by Cynthia Pina and seconded by Betty Kayes the slate was unanimously approved the slate with a round of applause.

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Recognition

Senior Warden, Kim Strohm along with Phoebe Office, Junior Warden presented gifts for the extraordinary commitment and contributions of individuals this year. Those recognized included: Paul Gentile, Jerry Luby, Bette Hecox, and Caleb Rawstron.

Rev. Will then thanked those responsible for the breakfast; especially Debbie Gentile, Linn Wilson, and all of the volunteers. He then acknowledged St. Barnabas's staff, introducing the new part-time sexton Dean DeBlasio,. Heather Grey as Interim Director of Family Ministries, Ann German, the new Director of Finance, Margaret Margolis, Hospitality/Administration, and the Director of Music, Deb Gemma. A round of applause greeted each member, with several enthusiastic standing ovations. The date for the next Annual Meeting is January 31, 2021. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:24 AM by Karl Loos and seconded by James Lea.

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Administration Report

The Parish office has been a busy office over the past year. Even though our campus did close in March due to COVID-19, the office remains a busy hub for the people of St. Barnabas’s. This year we transitioned staff and welcomed Becky Vaus as the Parish Administrator in August.

On a daily basis, the Parish office prepares bulletins for services, registers those requiring Safe Church training; manages funerals, weddings, baptisms and facility rental inquiries, assists with publicity through social media, press releases, weekly e-News and The Banner, provides assistance to the Ministry leaders, and maintains the office. Here are some projects that happened at the Parish Office:

Open Cape – we updated our internet carrier to support a local company, lower our internet costs and receive more efficient customer care.

G-Suite – we updated our email system to the Google platform to increase storage capabilities, shared documents and calendars and improve efficiency of our email program.

Website – The staff has been maintaining and continues to update the website on a regular basis. There is a plan to migrate to a user friendly platform that will ease updating and allow others to assist with maintaining the website. Currently, the content of the website is being reviewed and updated with the new website scheduled to be live in March.

Lights of Advent – The staff was challenged to help create a live Advent experience for the community amidst the pandemic and the Lights of Advents lit up the campus buildings and grounds with lights and opened the campus to the community.

Resuming Worship – This committee has been tasked with putting in a plan to resume worship that will be approved by the Diocese of Massachusetts. The parish office has provided assistance in formulating the plan and has participated in regular meetings.

Mailings – the parish office has supported ministries with mailings for The Banner, the Stewardship campaign and a letter sent regarding the upgrading of the Memorial Garden.

The Parish Office is here to support the staff, the Ministry Leaders and the parishioners and is available by phone or email to discuss how we can help you.

[email protected]

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CLERGY REPORTS

Report from the Rector

We first thought there would be no need to produce this Annual Report. Why would we, given the interruptions and cancellations caused by the coronavirus? Then, the staff, Vestry, and I began to reflect on all that had taken place at Saint Barnabas’s in 2020. So, we decided to solicit reports from ministries in the parish. Leaders responded with comprehensive summations; many of which had to be edited due to space limitations. As you will see, much was accomplished!

Business continued, if not necessarily as usual, while our campus was closed for most of 2020. Not a single service was missed, and we even added a few; although improvisation was sometimes called-for. The rectory became the location for liturgy and the kitchen island the altar during a period of imposed lockdown. “Ronnie” has my eternal thanks for fully supporting, and gladly assisting without any hesitance.

The Episcopal Dioceses of Massachusetts provided critical guidance and protocols to ensure the health and safety of all during the year. The officers and members of the Vestry remained laser- focused on the affairs of Saint Barnabas’s and were unswerving in performing their duties; no matter the challenges presented. Our newly formed Safety & Security Ministry added “Health” to their name and created the “Committee for Resuming In-Person Worship and Activities.”

The physical health of our members was of paramount concern once the coronavirus reached our shores. Decisions, sometimes difficult and disappointing ones, were made to protect members, visitors, and staff. The spiritual and emotional health of those connected to “St. B” was well-attended to thanks to newly formed and reinvigorated ministries about which you will read in the pages that follow.

So, I am grateful for 2020! The pandemic required each of us to reflect on what is truly important and essential in our lives. We learned new and deeper ways of connecting with G_D and one another. A new normal was established that, hopefully, forever jettisons some of the burdens we had imposed upon our lives.

There was one constant as we faced each day in 2020. That was the realization that G_D is good…all the time. Yes, we could not celebrate the way we normally would, the lives of loved ones that went on during the year to their greater glory. Yet, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of G_D and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit sustained us. That allowed for attitudes of gratitude. May you be grateful hope for all that is revealed in this 2020 Annual Report.

Faithfully, Will+

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Parish Statistics

Pastoral Offices 2020 2019 Baptisms 1 5 Marriages 0 2 Funerals 11 9

Worship Sunday attendance 5481 8320 Average for year 109 160 Private Communions 41 22 Easter total 284 465 Christmas total 336 463

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Rector’s Discretionary Fund

Listed below are the names of organizations that received donations in 2020 from the St. Barnabas Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Aids Support Group of Cape Cod Barbara C Harris Camp & Conference Center Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center Cape Cod Council of Churches Common Cathedral Dixwell Avenue UCC Episcopal City Mission Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Esperanza Academy Falmouth Community Television Falmouth Homeless Prevention Housing Assistance Corp Highfield Hall Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light Path Choice Ministry The Samaritans Society for the Increase of Ministry

Additionally, individuals received financial support to meet a variety of needs during the year. The Rector’s Discretionary Fund is funded through what is considered the “loose plate” offerings that are not in payment of an annual pledge by members and visitors to Saint Barnabas.

Funds from the Discretionary Fund are also used to assist our church family in various ways and in times of need.

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VESTRY REPORTS

Report from the Wardens

Kim Strohm, Warden Phoebe Office, Warden

This year’s Annual Report from your Wardens, Kim Strohm and Phoebe Office, comes to you after a year filled with Zooms, discontent with having to forego in-person worship, and letting go of favorite events such as Strawberry Festival, Lobster-on-the-Lawn, our Christmas Fair and Sunday lunches. The feeling is that nothing happened; yet that is far from our truth for 2020. Much was etched in the lives of those at Saint Barnabas’s.

Ministries continued to function, some more than others because of the Pandemic. Outreach, for example, grew to include more focus on Social Justice including Climate Change. The Flower Guild reformed and partnered with Highfield Hall to fill our Sanctuary with beauty each week. The newly established Safety and Security Ministry expanded to include a Resuming-in-Person Worship subcommittee to assist in preparing for resumed gatherings and indoor services at Saint Barnabas’s. An Archive Ministry was created to preserve our precious records. The Property Committee continued to meet and work on making our campus more energy efficient, approving the rental of Creighton House, renting some of our parking spaces to local business, and expanding and beautifying our Memorial Garden. The Personnel Handbook was updated just in time for welcoming Becky Vaus as our new Parish Administrator and Deacon Natalie Thomas. Finance Committee, working unceasingly, applied for and received a PPP loan and maintained our budget, and ended a successful Stewardship campaign, in spite of the Pandemic, thanks to the loyal support and giving hearts of so many parishioners…and then there was Zoom.

Reverend Will, the Wardens, and all who participated in meetings and services learned to navigate this new way of communicating and being together. We became familiar with seeing everyone (and sometimes their houses, children, grandchildren, and beloved pets) online. Weekly services were projected on Zoom, YouTube as well as by telephone. To help “St. B” touch as many as possible, a portable sound system and livestreaming equipment were added so that all could meet, communicate, and worship together. For those who were struggling with illness or other hardships,

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the revised Pastoral Care met regularly to make calls, send cards or deliver flowers. To continually reach out to all our parishioners, the Ministers of Encouragement was formed to make regular phone calls to connect, check in and keep in contact with our members. New friendships have been formed among members who, although attending the same church, never truly knew each other before. Notes and calls of appreciation demonstrate that those, easily instituted, but necessarily administered, efforts are heart-felt, appreciated, recognized and acknowledged. Challenges were presented; challenges were met.

As Wardens, we worked at providing leadership within the Vestry and throughout the Parish. We worked diligently, and “Positive legacies are not with God’s guidance, alongside our Vestry, clergy, staff, those things left behind on Property, Finance, Pastoral Care, Ministers of Encouragement and our many other on-going ministries, we are grateful that we earth but go on because have not had to make the decisions our leaders across the they are etched in the country, and within our Diocese, have had to make over this past year. But, we are certain and steadfast in the knowledge lives of those around them that we have done the best we know how to do with the and known by God.” information we have been given. We have ensured that we have continuously bowed our heads in thanks for God’s never- Hebrews 11:6 ending support and in prayer for the wisdom and grace to deal with our continued uncertain future.

As the proverbial sayings go “we are not out of the woods yet” and “there is still much work to be done.” COVID is still a thing of our present and our foreseeable future. It is still vitally important, as dedicated members of our St. Barnabas’s family, to encourage each other and lift each other up, to find new and creative ways to “gather,” to host fundraisers for our outreach, and to continue to do God’s good work. We can accomplish all of this, if we work together, if we continue to lift each other up. The New Testament reveals that encouragement was a regular part of early church life together. So, perhaps if we focus on these early teachings together and continue what we started at the beginning of our new existence among COVID we can accomplish all that is set before us. We need to share this scripture, saturated with the needed words that will continue to spur each other on, in faith (Acts 14:22), hope (Romans 15:4), unity (Romans 15:5, Colossians 2:2), joy (Acts 15:31), strength (Acts 15:32), faithfulness (1 Thessalonians 2:12) and perseverance (Hebrews 10:25).

Remember, Barnabas was nicknamed the “son of encouragement.” He was the kind of guy you wanted to have around while serving the Lord. He wasn’t just a spiritual cheerleader, but he was a man of great conviction who wanted to see the church flourish and did all he could to make that happen. Let’s all emulate Barnabas, for each other, for our church of St. Barnabas’s and for our community, within the confines of our Island home and far beyond those geographical borders. As we walk around our campus today, we can revel in the light projected on and from Saint Barnabas’s, a light that stands testament to a busy and vibrant year.

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As we both step down from serving as your Wardens these past several years we want to express that it has been our privilege and our joy, both spiritually and collegially, to serve you, St. Barnabas’s, its parishioners and our Savior.

In love, faith and peace, Kim Strohm, Warden Phoebe Office, Warden

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The Warden’s Farewell to Vestry

‘Twas the weeks before Annual Meeting and all What a year it had been with COVID-19, through St B property, Forcing Reverend Will’s sermons to go livestream. All creatures were stirring, especially Wardens Kim and We worshipped on YouTube, Zoom and telephones, Phoebe. And did endless Zoom meetings, while muting our The Vestry was gathering for the New Year; moans! The agenda was set, and the meeting time was here. Karl reported that Pledges and gifts remained steady, The members were nestled all snug in their terrains, With spreadsheets and numbers, he’s ever ready! While visions of bedtime danced in their brains. Property rented houses and parking spaces, And Will in his sweater without his black cap, And gave the Memorial Garden new resting places. Had just settled down for his robust Rector Rap. The By-laws revised; the Personnel Handbook was When on the screen there arose such a clatter, done; All focused to see what was the matter. New Ministries were formed, and others had fun. There was Kim compiling post-its in a flash, Discontents were attended to, with wishes to “move And Phoebe was fumbling files in a mad dash. on” sent, Highlighted by our brilliant Lights of Advent. The light on the gallery view gave a pale glow, So we looked a bit sallow to viewers below. Challenges were presented; challenges were met. When what to our wondering eyes should appear Kim and Phoebe provided leadership and prayed a But the list of new nominees bringing a cheer! lot…you bet! What a privilege and a joy to have been Wardens at Now Karl, now David, now Kate, now Spencer! Saint B, On Diane, on Keith, on Mary Ellen and Sally Both spiritually and collegially…you are our family! Go Ambrose, Go Ron, Go Jerry and Jeramie So now we wave goodbye and to our team give a And lastly there’s George to hold the Clerk Key whistle, And then in a twinkling the business complete, And away we will fly like the down of a thistle. Kim and Phoebe sat straight in their Zoom seats. We now sadly exclaim with our last Vestry night in sight, Their smiles hid the moment so bittersweet, Blessings and love to all and to all a Good Night! As they readied themselves for their retreat. Written by Phoebe Office (with thanks to Clement Clarke Moore)

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The Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals who have agreed to be on the ballot at this year’s Annual Meeting. The committee began meeting in November and put much thought and prayer into our work.

David Forsberg, Warden Kate Kristenson, Warden Karl Loos, Treasurer George Liles, Clerk

Diane Jemmott, Vestry 3 Years Keith Monjak, Vestry 3 Years Mary Ellen Evans, Vestry 3 Years Sally Colacicco, Vestry 2 Years Ambrose Jearld, Vestry 2 Years Jeramie Hammond, Vestry 2 Years Ron Landry, Vestry 1 Year Jerry Morse, Vestry 1 Year Spencer Duncan, HS Rep. 1 Year

Richard Stone, Deanery Delegate Susan Schmidt, Deanery Delegate

John Schmidt, Diocesan Delegate Karl Loos, Diocesan Delegate

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Meet Your Vestry Nominees…

David Forsberg, Warden First, what’s most important—family and church. We are proud of our sons, Drew and Dana. Dana and his wife, Rebecca, have a ten-year old son, Grady, our only grandchild and the light of our life. Our church has always been at the center of our lives. Until we fell in love with Saint Barnabas’s, we were lifelong Lutherans, active members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester.

I graduated from Worcester Academy and Bowdoin College, where I majored in Religion. After three years of Army service, I worked for the family insurance agency while earning a Masters Degree in Urban Affairs from Boston University.

Professionally, I have followed two paths. A political/government service path—Worcester City Councilor, Aide to Senator Ed Brooke, New England Regional Administrator for Housing and Urban Development, Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services, Chief Development Officer for the City of Worcester and Massport, and finally President of the Worcester Business Development Corporation. The second being—A religions/human services path—including studying at Harvard Divinity School, Urban Ministry Consultant for the Lutheran Church, and Administrator of Lutheran Family and Child Services.

Ann and I feel blessed to be at Saint Barnabas’s. As a relatively new member, I am surprised and pleased to be asked to join the Vestry, I would be honored to serve.

Kate Kristenson, Warden

My husband Eric and I retired to Falmouth in 2016. We had been summering here with our children and grandsons for many years. We began and ended our church search at St. Barnabas’s because of the kindness of the congregation and the dedication of the clergy and staff to serving God and others. We attend the 10 o’clock service.

I graduated from Boston State College, Wheelock College and Bridgewater State College with degrees in Elementary Education, Reading and Educational Leadership. Being a classroom teacher and a school principal for 32 years was an invaluable experience I will always cherish.

Since joining St. Barnabas’s I have had the privilege to serve on the Altar Guild, Vestry, Safety and Security Committee and the Flower Guild. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a warden for the church community.

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Karl Loos, Treasurer, Diocesan Delegate

I am pleased to be nominated for the position of Treasurer at St. Barnabas’s and look forward to the opportunity to serve the parish in this capacity. My wife, Ann, and I have been active members of St. Barnabas since moving to Falmouth in 2016. Since 2017, I have been working as a member of the Finance and Investment Committees and served as Treasurer for 2018 and 2019. As Treasurer, I expect to continue working to strengthen the financial condition of St. Barnabas’s and strive for timely, transparent, and clear reporting to the parish regarding our finances. I have also served as Diocesan Representative for the last two years. Outside of vestry, I continue to strengthen my faith through regular worship and have supported the Strawberry Festival, Christmas Fair and other fellowship activities. By way of personal background, I graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School, and have worked as a management consultant for most of my career, first at Arthur D. Little and then in companies that I founded. In addition to my secular work and service to St. Barnabas’s, I enjoy fishing, hiking, bridge, woodworking and traveling. Ann and I have been married for 47 years, have three grown children and five grandchildren.

George William Liles, Jr., Clerk

I have been worshipping at St. Barnabas’s since 1990, when I was looking for a church and was invited to St. Barnabas’s by my friend, Ambrose Jearld. Having been raised in a liberal Methodist Church, I was moved by the beauty and the power of the Episcopalian worship service. I became an Episcopalian because I was (and am) inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, our remarkable priests (for me, beginning with Stephen Woods and Dick Crowell, and on up to our current visionary leader, Will Mebane), and the kind-hearted St. Barnabas’s parishioners. I served for six years as the parish Clerk in the 1990s during Bob Appleyard’s tenure.

Personally, I am husband to Beth Ready Liles, father of four children we raised in Falmouth, and grandfather to a growing brood of grandchildren. I am a child of the 60s and have worked as a laborer, a teacher, a journalist, and a spokesperson for various science institutions. I am proud to be a federal employee, having worked since 1997 for NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. I am currently director of the Academic Programs Office for NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, where I focus on organizational excellence. I feel blessed to be working professionally on diversity and inclusion issues, a mission that is, I believe, consistent with being a follower of Jesus.

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Diane Jemmott, Vestry 3 Years

I grew up in Falmouth and was confirmed at Saint Barnabas’s later graduating from Lawrence High School and attending College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. After graduating college, I relocated to Washington, DC where I spent over 30 years as a government relations professional in Washington, DC and Virginia representing public and private sector clients before the congress, state and local legislatures working with elected officials, business and community leaders.

I purchased the house my parents built in Falmouth and in 2015 returned to the house I grew up in to enjoy retirement. I am an avid world traveler with my husband Rod except in the summer where you will likely find me at one of the many beautiful Falmouth beaches.

Mary Ellen Evans, Vestry 3 Years

Saint Barnabas’s is a church of love, compassion, spirituality and service. It was because of these qualities that I joined the church several years ago.

I was especially interested in the Saint Barnabas’s Outreach Ministry which helps those in need locally and around the world. I knew the importance of this because I worked in public relations for nonprofit organizations that helped combat hunger and disease in underdeveloped countries in South America, Asia and Africa and a U.S. government program that assisted in rebuilding poor inner-city neighborhoods in this country. Here at Saint Barnabas’s I have handled media relations for Outreach programs and church events.

It would be a privilege to join the Vestry and become more involved with Saint Barnabas’s.

I am married, have two grown sons with families, and live with my husband Larry in Sandwich.

Ambrose Jearld, Jr, Vestry 2 Years

Prior to a two-and-a-half year’s hiatus, we had been active member of St. Barnabas’s for many years and regularly attended the 10 o’clock service. I have been an usher, served on two search committees and was a former vestry member, and participated in the Episcopal Men’s Church group. I have been active in the outreach and social justice ministry. More recently, I returned to Falmouth from living with my family in New Rochelle, NY. While there I was a member of the Men’s Guild, Trinity St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Anglican).

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I grew up in Maryland and North Carolina where I attended school and college. Since 1978 I was a scientist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Woods Hole Laboratory until my retirement in September 2016.

I am married to Anna C. Martin-Jearld and we are parents of a daughter, Saba, and son, Asa and am the proud grandfather of Talia.

Jeramie D. Hammond, Vestry 2 Years

I was born in Falmouth and was baptized at Saint Barnabas’s by Rev. Jim Low. My first memories of Saint Barnabas were of times spent at the Cape Cod Child Development preschool, which used to occupy the bottom floor of the parish hall. I loved to explore the campus as a kid and sometimes hulling strawberries with my grandmother, Pat Hammond, for the Strawberry Festival. The sanctuary was also where I experienced my first funeral, for my father, when I was eight years old.

But the joyous times far outweigh the sad ones. I spent many a Sunday in high school as an acolyte, crucifer, lay reader, and choir member. I even played French Horn and organ in a couple services when Pat Brown was the music director! Eventually, I went off to college at Tufts University, continuing my musical studies and majoring in chemistry (although I’m now a web developer). I joined the Tanglewood Festival Chorus—the chorus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops—and have been a member for twenty-five years. I met my wife, Johanna (Jo), in the chorus, and we were married a few years later, at Trinity Church in Boston, where we both sang in the choir.

Two years later, George was born, while I was completing my Master’s Degree in Voice Performance at New England Conservatory, and he was baptized at Trinity Church on Pentecost by Bishop Tom Shaw, who many years before had presided at my confirmation. Abbey came soon after and was baptized here at St. Barnabas’s. We all moved down to Falmouth from Needham in 2010. George is now a junior and Abbey is a sophomore at Falmouth High School. Jo is a sales executive for a research firm, and I work for an event services company as a web developer.

Saint Barnabas’s has in many ways been my comfort since moving back to Falmouth—a familiar place to connect me to my roots, yet with so many new people who have welcomed me and my family with open arms. I have had many opportunities to be involved with our parish, including singing, reading, and working at the Strawberry Festival, and I look forward to giving more of myself to the Glory of God and our St. Barnabas’s family as a member of our Vestry.

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Spencer Duncan, High School Representative 1 Year

Hi Everyone! I’m Spencer Duncan. Although I’m not good at this sort of thing whatsoever, I figured I’d share a few things about me: first and most important to me, my family. I am the oldest of 3, soon to be 4. I have two sisters (Aimee and Hadley) and a brother on the way. My Mom is Heather Grey, interim director of Children and Family Ministries and my stepdad is Bob.

I'm a 16-year-old student at Upper Cape Tech where I “major” in the Culinary Arts Program and I work at Moto Pizza in East Falmouth. I have been a part of the Boy Scouts since I was a little kid and I’m currently working on my Eagle Scout. I did my eagle project here where I helped re-organize the storage space up on top of the garage. I have lived in Falmouth for my entire life and I was baptized at this church when I was a baby. This church has literally been a part of my life for all of it and I was so excited when I was offered a position as a member of the vestry. Even though I don’t really know much about what my part in all of it will be, I’m super lucky to be a part of such a great group and I’m sure I’ll catch up in no time! Hopefully my time on the vestry will be very productive and I hope to learn a lot about this church and help out in any way I can! Ron Landry, Vestry 1 Year

Keith Monjak, Vestry 3 Years

Deanery/Diocesan Delegates Nominees

Susan Schmidt, Deanery Delegate John Schmidt, Diocesan Delegate Susan has been a member of Saint Barnabas for twenty-three years. She has been a member of choir, a lector, and has helped with many aspects of parish life at Saint Barnabas’s. She has led the Prayer Chain for 10 years and served last year as Deanery representative. Her greatest joy comes from spending time with family and friends doing things she loves. She teaches French at Falmouth High School.

Richard Stone, Deanery Delegate

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MINISTRY REPORTS

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild works to help provide for the solemnity, spirituality and beauty of the altars and chancel area in the church and the chapel under the guidance of the clergy. This is not just for regular worship services, but also for baptisms, weddings, funerals and special services. It is a joy and privilege to serve as a member of the guild.

Since the onset of the pandemic with one streaming service each Sunday there has not been the need for teams. We will look forward to resuming a regular schedule of activities in the future.

We had planned to buy a new set of green altar hangings and vestments for the church this past year, but with the pandemic decided to delay the purchase. Several narrow stoles were repurposed for use by our newly appointed Deacon and plans are in the works to obtain more that coordinate with our church vestments as needed.

The guild has worked closely with the Flower Guild to coordinate activities especially for special services such as Easter and Christmas. Storage for supplies for both the Altar and Flower Guilds has been expanded in the church basement thanks to the work of our sexton, Doug Fantarella.

Rather than our annual fall potluck dinner a Zoom meeting was held in the fall to provide for communication among members and an update as to current activities. Neither the Cape and the Islands Deanery or the Diocesan Altar Guild of Massachusetts held annual meetings over the past year. There will be a Diocesan Altar Guild meeting this spring via ZOOM.

Over the past year we have had several resignations including the person responsible for ordering supplies. We are grateful that Ann German, our Director of Finance has stepped in to help with purchasing needed items.

Our work requires regular communication coordination; often it is very social with lots of laughter and joy. At other times it is quiet and meditative with a deep spiritual component. It is a wonderful opportunity to be in communion with God whether we are working together or alone. We look forward to recruiting new members and filling leadership vacancies.

If you are interested please contact the church office or me ([email protected]).

Respectfully submitted with gratitude and blessings,

Merrily Crowley

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Alternative Gift Market

Well, what a long, strange trip it’s been.

Every annual report this year has to dwell a bit on the circumstances that befell us and continue to dominate our lives. The Alternative Gift Market has had to adapt to the new reality, but we’re feeling grateful for what we were able to accomplish and happy that many in need could be served.

Our planning usually begins in earnest in late spring. As a nation, we were well into our lockdown, and as a committee we struggled with whether we should succumb to the existential threat and cancel our annual event or adapt our market to an online audience. The Alternative Gift Market has such a feel- good vibe. We knew well that we could never replicate that kind of feeling online. However, we just couldn’t give it up. It seemed wrong.

So, as you may know, we adapted!

Thanks to several tech-savvy members of the committee and a lot of hustle, we were able to put together a site to showcase this year’s charities and allow folks to “shop” securely. We also offered old- fashioned mail-in shopping.

The results of these efforts exceeded our expectations! Thanks to everyone who logged onto the site and to all who find it in their hearts to somehow serve those in need. We will be back to St. Barnabas’s in the Parish Hall and online in November 2021!

Total amount distributed to 24 charities - $39,189.00

Check out the website- Alternative Gift Market of Cape Cod

Respectfully submitted,

Krista Hennessy & Annie Holden Steering Committee, Alternative Gift Market of Cape Cod

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Behren’s Fund

The three year 5% rolling average of the Behrens Fund endowment provided an allocation of $43,884 for 2020. Committee members reviewed 11 grant application packages in the spring and decided to recommend funding of 7 projects in the amount of $ 37,900. That left $5,984 available for fall applications in response to COVID-19.

The committee met again in November and considered 5 applications, and recommended the funding of 2 applications in amount of $5,984.

June 2020 Grants EfforTZ Foundation – Scholarship Program $3,600 Cape Kid Meals $5,000 Housing Assistance Corporation $15,000 St Barnabas Records Preserve project $4,300 Sea Scout Ship 40 $1,500 Farming Falmouth – Create Orchard $5,000 Falmouth Neighborhood, Inc. Senior Support $3,500 EfforTZ Foundation- added pandemic expenses $1,812 Samaritans of Cape Cod pandemic support $3,172

Behrens Fund Distributions History

The total amount awarded to date is $625,625 in 85 grants ranging from $1,392 to $25,000 in the last 18 years. Grants are classified into three categories or types:

 St. Barnabas projects or activities $89,483,

 Episcopal Diocese supported $52,568 and

 Community (local Cape Cod, foreign support organizations) $483,574.

Committee Members: Sandra Good, Bette Hecox-Lea, Don Johnson Chairman, Molly Kelleher, Kristin Shearer, Bill Smith, Elizabeth Stommel, Kathy Wessling, and Rev. Will Mebane.

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Communications

In 2020, the need for internal and external communications was greater than ever. In response to the pandemic, Saint Barnabas’s in March closed its church for services and no longer held events and activities in its buildings or on its property. Since direct personal contact was no longer possible, the communications team increased its efforts to reach out to parishioners and the public at large to make them aware that Saint Barnabas’s was still active, vibrant and available to help them during this troubled time.

Internal communications included a website, newsletter, bulletins, emails, texting and social media. External media included press releases, media alerts, photo captions, posters, op-ed commentary, public service radio announcements, radio and television talk shows and calendar listings.

Activities and programs that were publicized in 2020 include the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” webinar, “We are Nature’s Best Hope” webinar, “What is the Climate Emergency?” webinar, contributions to local and international nonprofit organizations, support of Falmouth Farming, Lights- Up and Lights of Advent for Falmouth community, and church activities and services.

Committee Members: Mary Ellen Evans, Merrily Crowley, Becky Vaus

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The Banner

The Banner is a quarterly newsletter that is mailed to all parishioners. The issues usually have a theme such as waiting, moving forward, hope, and finding God. Fellow parishioners, our rector, music director, and other members of our staff and ministries write essays on these topics. There are also short articles that update parishioners on events that are coming up.

The main purpose of The Banner is to offer thoughtful essays that allow readers to reflect on specific spiritual topics and to make a more intimate connection with one another.

During 2020, when the church was closed due to COVID-19, The Banner provided a connection for parishioners during a very difficult time. Unable to chat with one another after worship services and during events, The Banner offered a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of other congregation members.

I’m the editor of The Banner. In 2020, Ellie Shaver began doing the editing, as well as brainstorming with me on potential themes. Becky Vaus, our Parish Administrator, prints the issues. Volunteers, usually Lynn and Gary Morse, fold and attach labels for mailing.

These people are indispensable, but without the people who write the essays, there wouldn’t be a Banner. It’s not an easy task: digging within yourself to find your feelings about a topic and then searching for the words to express them is hard and time consuming work.

That’s why I want to extend a big THANK YOU to not only the people who put The Banner out, but those who have written for it!

Respectfully submitted,

Sheryl Seyfert

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Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

The Episcopal Church Women ministry includes all female members of St. Barnabas’s Church. ECW serves throughout the year at many events supporting one another and the community in spiritual fellowship and fun.

Our first event of 2020 was a Valentine Luncheon. Beautiful table decorations, delicious finger sandwiches, and Valentine cake were enjoyed by a large crowd of parishioners!

Noah Schmidt was chosen to represent and attend the Episcopal Youth Event in the summer. ECW donated $200. towards his travel expenses but this event never came to fruition.

Plans were in the works for hosting the Bishop’s visit to St. Barnabas’s for Confirmation Sunday on May 17th. This event and all others after it were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ECW was able to award a $1,000. Scholarship to James Lea, son of Bette Heacox-Lea.

We received a heartfelt thank you from the Falmouth Service Center for a monetary donation of $500 towards its Fresh Start Program.

We felt it was more important than ever to continue the tradition of supporting the Salvation Army Dress A Live Doll program which clothes many needy families in Cape Cod. We earmarked $1,000 for them, and Anne Bento and her “elves” were very busy shopping, wrapping, and delivering the gifts. We also supported the Falmouth Service Center’s “Holiday Joys” with gift cards.

It was indeed disappointing that there was no annual Christmas Fair in 2020. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 4th, 2021! Hopefully we will have the green light for a bigger and better than ever event!

Despite the cancellations of activities and the lack of physical fellowship, we were able to do some good and make an impact in others’ lives….and isn’t that what it’s all about? Looking forward to better days ahead!

Committee Members: Lynn Morse, Co-Chair, Linn Wilson, Co-Chair, Cyndy Ogden, Ann Loos, Anne Bento

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Children & Family Ministries

This year brought many challenges to Sunday School, but we have met them head on! We had to close our classrooms, but our program never closed. We just shifted the focus making sure people were staying home, safe and healthy. Our Sunday School families, hung over 250 bags on the Giving Tree, with masks and sanitizer available to anyone. Our children and youth drew hearts and rainbows on their doors and windows to spread joy in their neighborhoods. The children sent cards and pictures to nursing home residents and hospital patients. I delivered gifts and treats to parishioners, to remind them that St. Barnabas’s staff and youth were still thinking of them.

Our curriculum was rebuilt to work with the technology needed to continue classes. We started our Zoom Sunday school program, and meet weekly to continue learning about God, Jesus, Love, and loving our neighbor. Outreach is a huge part of our weekly lessons, making sure all of our neighbors feel loved. Big bags full of supplies for lessons are delivered to each child. The children have learned about creation, even starting to grow their own plants. They have created a collage, just as God did, working on one thing a day to create something beautiful. We made our own Advent wreaths about spreading hope, peace, joy and love.

Most importantly, we connect with our neighbors near and far so friends and loved ones have what they need and know that they are loved. We check in on the sick, housebound, and lonely. We have made bird feeders for our feathered neighbors. The kids made kindness cards and rocks and delivered them to the hospital for healthcare workers. We were able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to two families, and Christmas gifts for another two families.

Before we had to close, I started two new programs, a weekly youth group and a support group for parents. Once Covid-19 is a thing of the past, I will be opening up our in- person Sunday School program, our support group, and our Youth group once again. I also look forward to planning many fun family and community activities such as movie nights, cookouts and family game nights. Until then, be safe, stay healthy and know that you are loved. -Heather Grey

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Flower Guild

The Flower Guild began work in late March, but it wasn’t until May when video services resumed from the Sanctuary that the Guild’s ministry could begin to fulfill its mission of offering floral arrangements to support liturgies that take place in the worship spaces on campus, Chapel Garden, and Memorial Garden.

In May, thanks to Sally Colacicco, St. Barnabas’s and Highfield Hall reconnected their historical ties to the Beebe family by again sharing flowers from Highfield Hall’s extensive gardens to make altar displays. Each week during the summer the Guild members picked flowers from Highfield Hall and their own gardens to prepare vases for Sunday worship. To create these displays, Flower Guild funds were used to buy vases, supplies and assembling equipment. This spring, the Flower Guild plans to establish and support the Saint Barnabas’s Garden at Highfield Hall to expand the variety of flowers available for the altar displays. We encourage parishioners to visit Highfield Hall to view the gardens this summer.

In October when garden flowers were no longer available the Guild began purchasing flowers from local providers. Each week two members of the Flower Guild buy flowers and create an arrangement for the Sunday worship service. To improve our display the Flower Guild members participated in a class run by Anna Holmes, a local florist, that focused on using flowers and arrangement styles that could enhance the St. Barnabas’s Church altar. In addition to the weekly floral arrangements, the Flower Guild purchased decorations for a fall display and greens and flowers for a Christmas display.

After the Sunday service the flowers are arranged in smaller displays and brought by the Pastoral Care Ministry individuals who donated funds in memory or honor of a loved one or for special occasions or to parishioners who need some support. In December poinsettias were ordered for distribution by the Pastoral Care Ministry.

We thank everyone who donated flowers this year. We encourage members to donate altar flowers in honor, to remember, or celebrate an individual or event. The suggested donation is $40/vase or $80 for both. All donations go to the Flower Guild fund. For further information on flower memorials, please contact Ann German, Financial Administrator, who is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She can be reached at the main number (508-548-3863) or by email at [email protected].

A special thank you to the members of the Flower Guild: Sally Colacicco, Ann Loos, Kate Kristensen, Marianne Monacci and Thelma Spicer for their dedication in making creative displays each Sunday and on holidays this past year. Submitted by Ann Forsberg. Chair

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Health, Safety & Security Committee

The Health, Safety and Security Ministry is a new opportunity for service at Saint Barnabas’s. The health, safety and security of our parish staff, church school, parishioners, and visitors has become a higher priority because of incidents occurring in places of worship around the country, and even on Cape Cod. This ministry is currently developing a parish Health, Safety and Security Plan to define protective measures that will help Saint Barnabas’s maintain a welcoming presence in our buildings and campus, and to ensure that members and visitors feel safe and are protected.

Current ministry members include the rector, wardens, vestry persons, and staff. Anyone is welcome to join this ministry. However, individuals with expertise or experience in health, safety and security are especially important to this ministry. The Health, Safety and Security Ministry is currently meeting about once every two months. Fewer meetings will be required once the Saint Barnabas’s Campus Safety Plan has been developed. The committee will meet several times a year after that, or as needed, to monitor and address matters pertaining to campus safety and security.

Committee Members: Caleb Rawstron, Merrilyn Rawstron, Rich Stone, Kim Strohm, Phoebe Office, Kate Kristenson, Will Mebane

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Lights of Advent

A gift from Saint Barnabas’s Church to the community

The “Lights of Advent”—a spectacle of lights, color and pageantry on the grounds of Saint Barnabas’s heralded the coming of Christmas to the community. Beginning Nov. 29 through Epiphany (January 6), the display was designed to brighten lives of Falmouth residents and visitors during these dark times of the pandemic.

“We all need a bit of joy in our lives right now. Celebrating Advent is one of the most important traditions of the Episcopal church,” said The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr. rector of Saint. Barnabas’s. “Our parishioners and staff decided we wanted to make this Advent special for the community,” he said. “Dozens of church members have worked hard to decorate our historic buildings and grounds, creating an extravagant panorama of scenes that display the beauty of the season throughout the Saint Barnabas’s campus.”

The Lights of Advent illuminated the church windows, Memorial Garden, parish house, labyrinth, trees, paths and lawns. A traditional Christmas tree stood in the Memorial Garden, with a circle of donated Christmas trees decorated with memory lights greeting visitors as they entered the church grounds. Messages of joy, hope and love—offering encouragement to visitors —were placed throughout the campus.

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Lobster on the Lawn

Like many other highly anticipated activities, Lobster-on-the-Lawn took a time out for the summer of 2020. As the pandemic made its way around the country, it was not possible to safely offer our popular product. This certainly was a disappointment for our loyal customers, our energetic staff, and those who benefit from the money raised each summer.

We are committed to offering Lobster-on-the-Lawn in some form this upcoming summer. A best-case scenario would be back to business as usual, though that is a stretch. With appropriate modifications to production and service, we believe we can put smiles back on the faces of our patrons. With guidance from the State, the Diocese, and the Town, we plan on a brighter summer in 2021. Stay tuned for details.

John Schmidt and Sally Colacicco

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Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden needed a little attention and as we found that we have little space remaining for markers. The project to expand the Memorial Garden began in 2020. The Property Committee supported the process and the hiring of Grafton Briggs at Baker Monument. The redesign includes expanding the left and the right side by 4 feet to maintain the symmetry in relationship to the cross at the head of the garden. Benches will be moved but will remain for people to enjoy. The redesign will help lower the current high maintenance needs. It will also allow for the placement of flowers at each marker so that memorial flowers brought by friends and family won’t blow all over the garden. There will be pathways between markers to prevent walking on multiple makers. At a later time, there will be plantings around the Memorial Garden and this will make the space more attractive and give it more of a garden feeling. None of the sacred places where cremains have been interred will be disturbed by the renovation. The funding for this project will come from Endowment funds that are held for the Memorial Garden. If anyone is interest in learning more about these plans, or reserving a place in the garden, please contact Rev. Will or Ann German.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann German

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Music Ministry

No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging.

Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

(How Can I Keep from Singing, words and music by Robert Lowry)

I suspect every report of the year 2020 will begin by noting the massive changes to our life and routines. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic fallout, political unrest and the struggle for racial justice have touched every aspect of life; our life together at St. Barnabas’s Church is no exception. The inability to gather for worship or sing together has had a huge impact on our music ministry. Our familiar ways of making and leading music for the glory of God have been radically altered.

Before the pandemic began, the choir was busy preparing for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, as well as a service of Evensong in collaboration with the Church of the Messiah. We were excited to have secured a brass quintet for our Easter celebrations. We were scheduled to host a summer concert by a touring English college choir. Once the campus was closed to combat spread of the virus, we struggled to figure out how we could make music. (It is not possible to sing together on Zoom or other platforms due to time delays). I joined music directors from around the diocese who began to meet weekly on Zoom, as we navigated the new landscape together; I learned a great deal from my colleagues and appreciate the opportunity to “meet” in a way that never would have happened before the pandemic. I learned how to produce the virtual choir recordings that you hear in our Sunday worship. You should understand that each hymn or song takes many hours to produce. Our choir members have stepped up to using technology in new ways. They have displayed courage and increasing confidence in essentially all becoming soloists. They have learned to use computers, cellphones, headphones and the internet to record and share their own solo voice without benefit of hearing other singers. I stand in gratitude and awe at their willingness to grow and their faithfulness in ministry.

This year has brought a huge amount of learning for me. Since March, I have learned to use new digital tools including Zoom, Acappella (music collaboration app), Audacity (music editing/mixing program), and Google Drive. I studied copyright requirements as we began livestreaming worship, as well as researched equipment from cellphone tripods to digital pianos and laptop computers.

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I have read and pondered diocesan guidelines as a member of the Regathering Committee. I have spent time planning and preparing liturgy in new ways including outdoor services and funerals, our Triduum video meditations, the Feast of Mary service, soliciting, selecting, sequencing and sharing images for Christmas services, and many hours of engineering choral music.

The year 2020 changed the mechanics of worship and making music. But it has not changed our core identity as people of God, called to serve in this time and place. As in past years, the liturgy was celebrated, the choir sang, the organ played, musical instruments were maintained. We continue to care for each other and reach out to the world. I am grateful to share this journey with our clergy and staff, vestry, choir, worship team, and all the people of this parish. Our God, who is Love, has promised to be with us always. With that foundation, how can we keep from singing, indeed!

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Gemma

Director of Music

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Outreach

The Outreach Committee works to support causes for justice and peace. We support our community through grant-based funding and events. In 2020, we focused on racism and Creation care (climate emergency), and the intersections between the two. That work will continue in 2021. Major accomplishments were learning to manage Zoom-based events and expanding our network to the Diocese’s Creation Care Justice Network (CCJN) and Cape Cod’s Faith Communities Environmental Network.

Grants Funded

Outreach was fortunately able to donate $6,250 through grant-making (Fig 1), $750 of which was used internally to partner our parish with the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, and to host Nature’s Best Hope webinar with Douglas Tallamy.

Figure 1 – 2020 Grant Recipients (* internal funding)

Outreach Events

 Hosted CCJN Support our Island Home event for Cape and Islands Deanery (Feb)

 Sermon & Discussion by David McGlinchey (WHRC),“The ecological and moral emergency of climate change.” (Mar)

 Letter From Birmingham Jail 6-week series (Mar, Jul-Aug) >110 total participants

 Webinar “Nature’s Best Hope” by Douglas Tallamy. (Nov) - > 430 views

 Article discussion, “Racism is Killing the Planet.” (Dec)

Committee Members: Bette Hecox-Lea, Chair, Marcia Donovan, Mary Ellen Evans, Sandra Good, Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser, Angela Schroeder, Jessica Whritenour, Jerry Morse (Vestry rep).

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Parish Record Archiving

Information within Saint Barnabas’s is a key asset. Material current and archival information and images is the most difficult and expensive to replace. Losing this data is akin to losing our past.

This newly formed committee (initiated in November 2020) has the responsibility of ensuring that resources and systems are provided to manage this information properly. The objectives of this committee are:  To document and store all church activities  To document and store all church events and decisions  To preserve the historic (archival) documents, media, and business records  To assist in the use of archival records  To install and manage a Document Management System to administer selected information  To ensure that all records conform to the Diocesan records retention schedule  To manage a scanning process in order to capture archival information and media

For many years Jeanne Platt organized, documented and chronicled the history of Saint Barnabas’s- its archive. Without her dedication to this unheralded effort, the present archival committee or the scanning project would never have been a reality. Thank you, Jeanne.

Since the scanning project was started several weeks ago, over 1350 historic images have been digitized.

Committee Members; Paul Gentile, Sally Colacicco, Ann German, and Becky Vaus

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Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care Ministry, like most ministries at St. Barnabas’s, was severely challenged by the impact of the pandemic. A key part of our mission is to be the hands and feet of Christ, to reach out and intentionally care for the spiritual needs of parishioners who are ill, hospitalized, alone, dying or grieving. Our monthly meetings begin with a prayer, which in part reads:

Gracious God…Give us strength and courage to comfort parishioners in times of emergency or longer term need. Help us communicate God’s love through active engagement in serving the Saint Barnabas’s family of faith.

Connecting with parishioners continues during the pandemic, but instead of visiting people in homes, hospitals, assisted living and rehab facilities, the Pastoral Care committee members are calling, emailing and writing notes. During our phone calls, committee members offer to listen to spiritual concerns and to pray with parishioners. If requested, we add names to the weekly prayer list or the St. B’s Prayer Chain.

Other work during this year included: delivering 25 poinsettias to parishioners in assisted living, rehab facilities or those isolated at home. The Sunshine Cards ministry grew. We help deliver weekly bouquets created by the Flower Guild to parishioners. Our committee communicates with one another and Rev. Will through monthly meetings and emails and phone calls. The Zoom meetings have become a rich source of connection for those who serve in this ministry.

When COVID descended so abruptly last March, parishioners sought reassurance amidst the confusion and anxiety as the world, our country, our state and our town shut down. From this confusion a new ministry, the Ministers of Encouragement (MoE) emerged. Their mission is to share the latest news about services and upcoming events. The goal is to reach all parishioners. The Ministers of Encouragement are an important extension of our Pastoral Care Ministry.

We welcome your participation to share the love of Christ with or without face-to-face encounters, although we pray for the latter sooner rather than later.

Committee Members: Ann Loos, Chair, Molly Dicecca, Marcia Donovan, Deborah Ewald, Mary McCormack, Will Mebane, Kathy Mulligan, Phoebe Office, Cynthia Pina, Ellie Shaver, Susan Schmidt, Denise Terry, Natalie Thomas

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Prayer Chain

The Saint Barnabas’s Prayer Chain prayed our way through 2020. We prayed for grieving families and there were many of them in the course of this pandemic. We prayed for gravely ill people and their caretakers. We prayed for people who were ill and recovering. We prayed for special prayer concerns and we more than likely prayed for causes that are near and dear to you. Most importantly, we have prayed for you, and for our clergy, vestry and leaders, bishops and as the prayer book says “for all sorts and conditions”. It is our great honor to pray with you and for you. And we appreciate that you remember us in your prayers as well.

I don’t know that I did it as my role in leadership in this ministry, but I offered Compline a couple of evenings a week from April through June because I reached for my prayer book when I was having a hard time sleeping and just reading those words helped me to calm my fears and worries. You know that I take pen to paper on occasion and write a prayer or sometimes, just pray extemporaneously. So I would like to leave you with a brief devotion:

May our Lord keep us safe as we are apart. May the hurts of our hearts send healing balm over the Kingdom of God and remind us constantly whose we are. Guard and protect us and those who are leading this nation and the world. Let us spread the love of Christ that came into the world for us at Christmas and sacrificed itself for us on Calvary to help this troubled world. O Lord, bring us together in a united church closer to your will for us. Amen.

Committee Members: Susan Schmidt, Brenda Reardon, Cynthia Pina, Marcia Donovan, Jane Scalli, Kathy Mulligan, George Albrecht, Judy Stoll, Judy Danzey, Lois Kendall, Kate Kristenson

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Property

There have been many significant improvements made to the property at Saint Barnabas’s in 2020. A few highlights are:

 Installation of the new video system to provide Livestreaming of services for people watching from home. Cabinets were moved and rebuilt, and areas created for the equipment and the wiring went all through most parts of the church.  Security lighting was added to improve safety on the campus. New lights were installed on the playground, flood lights were installed behind the parish hall, and along the side of the chapel.  Creighton House has had improvements so we can have a source of income from the house as a rental property. It has a new bulkhead, and dehumidifier.  Extensive tree work and trimming was undertaken to improve the health and look of the trees.  The Memorial Garden renovation project was undertaken and will move forward in 2021.  Pieces on the playground were repaired and cleared, picnic tables were repaired and are now sturdy and ready for use.  Maintenance of our inside space was done by shampooing carpets in the church, parish house and parish hall, and waxing of the parish hall floors and hallways.  Significant plumbing issues were addressed in the Parish Hall.  The rectory received a bulkhead replacement and new dehumidifier.  For Advent, the campus was illuminated with the help of volunteers and the Boy Scouts to create a festive and contemplative atmosphere that was enjoyed by church members and visitors.

Committee Members: Dave Colacicco, Kim Strohm, Eric Kristenson, Paul Gentile, John Schmidt, Steve Good, Phoebe Office, Will Mebane

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Fantarella

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Resuming In-Person Worship & Activities

The Health, Safety and Security Ministry of Saint Barnabas’s created the "Committee on Resuming In-Person Gatherings” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group consists of individuals with experience and expertise in nursing, health & human services, epidemiology, emergency preparedness & response, school administration, mental health, adult education, office administration, and church liturgy.

The committee will provide input, advice and counsel to the wardens, vestry, and rector as decisions are made concerning the opening of campus buildings for the resumption of in-person worship, activities, and program participation. Members of the committee have already begun reviewing “A Journey by Stages: Gathering, Serving and Growing as The Episcopal Church in Massachusetts During and Beyond a Time of Pandemic.” This is a 15-page document issued by the Episcopal Bishops in the Diocese of Massachusetts and Diocese of Western Massachusetts to offer guidance for clergy and parishes in determining when and how to safely resume in-person worship and other activities.

Committee Members: Merrily Crowley, Ann Forsberg, David Forsberg, Deborah Gemma, Kate Kristenson, Dr. Phoebe Office, Caleb Rawstron, Merrillyn Rawstron, Richard Stone, Becky Vaus, Kim Strohm, and Rev. Will Mebane.

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Social & Special Events

The Social/Special Events Ministry has several purposes and missions including:

 bringing parishioners together for fellowship and social events as well as informational and spiritual events

 providing support for ongoing church activities through volunteers that can assist with setting up, hosting, food preparation, baking, decorating, and clean up

 planning activities that will enhance the lives of Saint Barnabas’s parishioners

Following is a summary of events that our ministry provided support for in 2020:

 At the end of January, we set up for the Annual Parish Meeting, assisted with food preparation including baking muffins, serving the breakfast foods, and then clean up.

 On February 23, we assisted with the annual Arthur Pina Pancake Breakfast including setting up tables, colorful Mardi Gras decorations, serving food, and clean up.

 On March 6, World Day of Prayer, we assisted with food preparation and clean up as well as participating in the service.

We were not as active as last year as very few special events came to fruition due to the pandemic, but we look forward to supporting and assisting with future events. We welcome your suggestions for enhancing our ministry.

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Gentile and Linn Wilson Co-chairpersons

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Strawberry Festival

With the exception of the unique circumstances presented this past year, the Town of Falmouth has showcased a strawberry festival for over 70 years, the centerpiece of which is strawberry shortcake (to die for). Many years ago, Saint Barnabas’s assumed responsibility for the festival, which is a highly enjoyable, all hands effort.

Typically scheduled for the third weekend of June, most of the activity takes place under a large tent. Many “tables” offer a variety of interesting wares and delicious consumables. Typically, one can find jam, baked goods, hot dogs, lobster rolls, drinks, and barbequed chicken and ribs, in addition to mammoth shortcakes. There are lots of other things to purchase including jewelry, crafts, books, and lightly used treasures from “grandma’s attic.” There are also activities for children such as face painting, games, and a bouncy house.

Many of our parishioners have worked at the festival for decades and with each passing year need help from others who can afford to pitch in for a day or even an hour or two.

Our festival takes place on the same weekend as the Arts Alive effort, making a great day of Falmouth fun on the third Saturday in June.

Additional information will be available in the spring.

Respectfully submitted, Ted Gale

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Virtual Ministry Team

Who knew Saint Barnabas’s would get into the TV production business when 2020 started? The COVID-19 pandemic forced churches around the world to offer worship services virtually. “St. B” was not exempt from this necessity to protect the health of one another.

We started out using a professional camera in the sanctuary and then a laptop from the rectory when the raging coronavirus forced a lockdown. Learning new software allowed for enhanced audio and video quality for liturgies delivered via YouTube and Zoom. This has been accomplished since March 15, 2020 with equipment on loan from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole.

The Vestry of Saint Barnabas's unanimously approved acquisition and installation of a dedicated live-streaming system that will allow the parish to continue offering services to “snowbirds” and others unable to attend services once we can worship again in-person. (Rumor has it that some people enjoy “going to church” in the comfort of their homes.) This investment by the Vestry was made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of several parishioners that made significant unrestricted gifts in 2020 to “St. B.” Installation of the system is now underway under the watchful eye of Richard “DJ” Boudreau. “DJ” is the volunteer leader of the St. B Virtual Worship Ministry Team and coordinator of multimedia services at MBL.

Kevin Shanley and Destany Foley of EastWest Associates, LLC began crawling through the bowels of the church in December to install the cables and equipment. EastWest came highly recommended and was selected over two other vendors. The company has installed 15 new live-streaming systems in churches this year alone, about half of them Episcopal parishes.

Team Members: Brooke Marston, Susan Schmidt, Noah Schmidt & Mike Shanbacker

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FINANCE REPORTS FOR 2020

Stewardship

A big thank you to everyone who pledged:

Mark Annicelli, Brad Barnes, Alice Batchelor, Camille Beale, Brian & Susan Bint, Karen Bissonnette, Sherry Bonner, Skip & Beverly Bowers, Richard Boyden, Barbara Brown, Caroline Burgess, Robert & Valerie Butcher, Isabel Campbell, Sharon Cicchetti, David & Sally Colacicco, Dennis Conry, Merrily Crowley, Kevin Cruse, Lore Loftfield DeBower, Doug & Mary Decker, Charles Dicecca, Edwin & Deborah Donnelly, Mike & Marcia Donovan, Gerald & Nancy Douglass, Michael & Christy Duffany, Mary Jane Edgar, Dick Emerson, Mary Ellen Evans, Doug Fantarella, Lawrence & Sally Ferreira, David & Ann Forsberg, Barbara Gaffron, Edwin & Mary Beth Gale, Alice Galick, Glenn & Deborah Gemma, Paul & Debbie Gentile, Ann German, Suzanne Gnospelius, Stephen & Sandra Good, Helen Guy, Mindy Hall, Jeramie Hammond, Bette Hecox-Lea, Charlene Higbe, Trafton & Jane Hinckley, Lynn Houssouna & Everett Perine, Sally Howard, Rudy & Eva Hunter, Ambrose Jearld, Diane Jemmott, Donald & Jean Johnson, Lois Johnson, Elizabeth Kayes, Faith Kolodziejski, Eric & Kate Kristenson, Grace Leva, George & Beth Liles, Karl & Ann Loos, Jerry & Irene Luby, Charles & Marilyn Lucas, Paul & Marsha McCadam, Charles & Nancy McClunin, Mary McCormack, Alan & Sheila McCoy, Helena McDonough, Joe & Darlene McGuire, Brenda McLane, J. Scott & McNamara & Krista Hennessy, Will & Ronnie Mebane, Jerry & Lalise Melillo, Marianne Monacci, Gary & Lynn Morse, Janet Moylan, Mike & Kathy Mulligan, Edward & Stephanie Nadolny, Thomas & Lorraine Nagy, Don & Terry Nelson, Phoebe Office, Jerry & Cynthia Ogden, Robert & Pamela Olsen, John Ostrom, Stephen & Simone Paltz, Katie Parsons, Edward & Dorothy Peterson, Karen Peterson, Cynthia Pina, Bill & Jeanne Platt, Ralph & Rita Pottle, Louise Prussack, Monica Quinn, Breanda Reardon, Maurice Rowe, Tom & Delores Ryan, John & Stella Schaefer, Johanna Schlegel, Noah Schmidt, John & Susan Schmidt, Robert Schneider, Sheryl Seyfert, Gus & Ellie Shaver, James & Dorothy Shepard, Robert & Dorothy Simpson, Bill & Pie Smith, Marilyn Spellmeyer, Thelma Spicer, Judy Stoll, Daniel & Rhaenel Stone, Richard & Linda Stone, Greg & Kim Strohm, Frank Sylvia, Dr. Fredrica Thompsett, Patricia Thrasher, Becky Vaus, Edith Whitney, Bob & Jessica Whritenour, Linn Wilson,

Ray & Ann Worthington, Lucy Young

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Treasurer’s Report

Just like everyone and everything else in 2020, the pandemic roiled the finances of St. Barnabas’s, giving many of us a severe case of whiplash. As the pandemic rolled across the country in mid- March and shelter-in-place orders took effect, no one really knew what lay ahead. How could church life continue with no activity on campus? Would parishioners continue to support the church or would they drift away? Should we furlough the staff? These were just a few of the questions the Finance Committee wrestled with throughout the spring as we moved from hand-wringing to asking for prayers to offering thanksgivings.

As the year drew to a close, we reflected on the torturous path we walked and considered how blessed St. Barnabas’s is. As remarkable as it may sound, our financial condition at the end of 2020 is stronger than it was at the beginning of the year! A special thanks goes out to all who made this possible. Yes, many people in our congregation and our community suffered and are still suffering, and we have months to go before all of us once again feel comfortable going out in public. At the same time, the people of St. Barnabas’s remained faithful to God, their church and all who are a part of it. The work of our church continues unabated.

2020 Financial Highlights:  Operating Income for 2020 was $711 thousand, which compares favorably to our revenue budget of $645 thousand.  In April, St. Barnabas’s applied for and received a Paycheck Protection Loan for $75,887 as part of the COVID relief bill (CARES Act) passed by Congress. This loan assured our continued ability to pay employees during the initial phase of the pandemic. In December, this loan was forgiven, effectively converting the loan to a grant, adding almost $76,000 to 2020 income.  Higher than expected Congregational Giving contributed significantly to 2020 Operating Income, more than offsetting losses from fundraising and rental income  Operating Expenses for 2020 were $604 thousand or $46,000 below budget. All of this savings accrued to discretionary spending in Administration, Property and Programs, reflecting diligent management consistent with the low level of activity on campus  Operating results for the year produced a substantial $107 thousand surplus, before accounting for capital expenditures.  Outreach giving in 2020 was almost $60,000 and included grants and gifts from the Behrens Fund, the Outreach Committee and the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.  Net Income, including both Operating and Non-Operating income and expenses was $123 thousand.

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 Capital expenditures were about $35,400 and included the initial payment on new live streaming equipment for the Sanctuary ($20,000), equipment to support the music program with live streaming and outdoor services ($4,500) as well as ongoing capital maintenance. Cash flow after capital spending and other adjustments was $89 thousand.  The total draw from our Investment Accounts to support the operating budget was $242 thousand, with an additional $20,000 used to fund capital maintenance and almost $44,000 from the Behrens Fund.  At the end of 2020, our investment portfolio (both restricted and unrestricted funds) was valued at $6.75 million, divided between Merrill Lynch ($4.53 million) and the DIT* ($2.22 million). Following a 10% market decline through April, markets rebounded over the summer and fall producing an annual return of 12% for the DIT and 12.3% for Merrill Lynch.  As of January 19, 112 pledge cards have been returned for a total commitment of about $234,500. At this time, we are well short of our budget (130 pledges for $260,000) and well behind last year (156 pledges for $300,500).  In early 2020, St. Barnabas established a new banking relationship with Cape Cod Five. This transition was handled smoothly thanks to support from our Financial Administrator, Ann German and our Assistant Treasurer, Grace Leva. The timing was fortuitous as Cape Cod Five provided excellent support for submitting the PPP loan application as well as during the application process for loan forgiveness.

The pages that follow provide information about the finances of St. Barnabas. For those who may be interested in additional information, please contact Karl Loos or Grace Leva.

Respectfully submitted,

Karl Loos, Finance Committee Chair Grace Leva, Assistant Treasurer

*DIT is the Diocesan Investment Trust, which is a $250 million investment fund from more than 150 parishes with 800 accounts, including almost 400 trust accounts. The DIT is overseen by the Trustees of Donations. Trustees are appointed by the Diocese and include both lay and clerical members. Lay Trustees are from Diocesan parishes and include several professional investors from well-known financial firms. St. Barnabas’ account at the DIT was established with gifts from the Beebe family made in trust for the benefit of St. Barnabas.

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2020 Financial Operating Results

Table 1 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 2019 Actual, 2020 Budget and Actual Income and Expenses (Excluding Capital Spending) Thousands of Dollars ($000)

2019 2020 2020 Actual Budget Actual Comments Operating Revenue Pledge & Plate Offering $ 345.0 $ 339.0 $ 297.7 Pledge receipts were 87% of budget Other Income $ 41.2 $ 43.0 $ 172.0 Special gifts, Creighton House rental big plus Fundraising $ 21.6 $ 21.3 $ 0.1 No fundraising events in 2020 Investments $ 252.2 $ 241.7 $ 241.2 As budgeted Total Operating Income $ 660.2 $ 644.9 $ 711.0

Operating Expenses Diomass Assessment $ 64.4 $ 67.2 $ 67.2 4.3% over 2019 Staff Salary & Benefits $ 404.5 $ 406.7 $ 410.9 On budget except for higher health care cost Administration $ 51.6 $ 45.3 $ 32.4 Spending at 71% of budget Property $ 91.8 $ 86.5 $ 72.1 Spending at 84% of budget Programs $ 41.2 $ 44.4 $ 21.2 Spending at 48% of budget Total Operating Expenses $ 653.5 $ 650.2 $ 603.8 Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 6.7 $ (5.2) $ 107.3

Non-Operating Revenue Behrens Fund $ 42.5 $ 42.5 $ 43.9 5% draw on 3-year average value All Other Outreach $ 13.0 $ 10.7 $ 1.0 Lower outreach income due to pandemic ECW $ 2.5 $ 4.0 $ 0.0 No Christmas Fair Pass Through $ 19.9 $ - $ - All Other Non-Operating $ 3.1 $ 2.5 $ 6.2 Music, Memorial Garden, RDF Special Projects & Capital $ 43.8 $ - $ 21.5 $20,000 from Dora Dickson; insurance Total Non-Operating Revenue $ 124.7 $ 59.7 $ 72.6

Non-Operating Expenses Behrens Fund $ 35.0 $ 42.5 $ 39.3 Donations from Behrens Fund All Other Outreach $ 21.8 $ 13.5 $ 12.6 Other Outreach Gifts, incl RDF ECW $ 3.4 $ 4.0 $ 3.0 Scholarships; other Pass Through $ 19.8 $ - $ - All Other Non-Operating $ 1.0 $ 1.5 $ 0.3 Memorial Garden, Sp Purpose Special Projects & Capital $ - $ - $ 1.5 See capital spending summary Total Non-Operating Expenses $ 80.9 $ 61.5 $ 56.6 Net Non-Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 43.7 $ (1.8) $ 16.0

Total Income $ 784.8 $ 704.7 $ 783.6 Total Expenses $ 734.4 $ 711.7 $ 660.4 Net Income/Deficit $ 50.4 $ (7.0) $ 123.2

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Discussion  Regular giving (Pledge & Plate Offering) was $298 thousand in 2020 or 88% of budget. However, with the suspension of in-person services and the attendant loss of plate income as well as the impact of an uncertain economic outlook, actual pledge and plate income was $30,000 higher than projected last summer.  Special Gifts added another $67,200 for total Congregational Giving of an incredibly generous $365 thousand.  Other Income was an unusually high $172 thousand and includes the Special Gifts noted above as well as $76,000 related to PPP Loan forgiveness. Other income also includes rental income, which was adversely impacted by the pandemic but mostly offset by a tenant in Creighton House.  There was no Fundraising Income in 2020, representing a loss of $33,000, a third of which would have gone to outreach and community support.  Operating Expenses were $604 thousand for the year or $46,000 below budget.  Personnel expenses (salary, benefits, taxes and fees) were 1% over budget with higher health insurance costs mostly offset by fewer sexton hours.  Administration, Property and Program spending were all below budget, reducing costs by $50,000 from a budget of $175,000. Nice work!

2020 Capital Spending

 Capital Spending for the year was $35,400, divided into three projects:  Purchase and installation of live streaming equipment in the Sanctuary. Throughout 2020, live streaming equipment was made available to us from MBL, courtesy of Richard Boudreau. The initial deposit to order the equipment was $20,250; the balance due of about the same value will be paid in 2021.  Purchase of a computer, keyboard and outdoor speakers to support outdoor services and facilitate integration of music during live streaming. ($4,570)  Capital Maintenance, mostly related to Creighton House ($10,580)  Capital spending was financed as follows:  $20,000 from the Dora Dickson Fund at Merrill Lynch  $4,300 as a donation from the Behrens Fund to support Live Streaming  $11,100 from the cash surplus

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2020 Cash Flow

Table 2 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 2020 Cash Flow Thousands of Dollars ($000)

Bank Cash Balance on Dec 31, 2019 $ 79.7

2020 Income $ 783.6 2020 Expenses $ (660.4) Net Surplus $ 123.2

Adjustments to Cash Flow Capital Spending $ (35.4) Excess Cash transferred to Merrill Lynch $ (36.0) Increase in Accounts Receivable $ (6.0) Increase in Current Liabilities $ 43.7 Correct Equity Account $ (0.2) Total Adjustments $ (33.9)

2020 Cash Flow $ 89.3

Bank Cash Balance on Dec 31, 2020 $ 169.0

Discussion  The cash flow represented in Table 2 above is used to reconcile the cash balance in our bank account with the operating statement. Sources and uses of cash included are: o Operating net surplus or deficit (income less expenses) o Capital spending (which is recorded on the Balance Sheet, not the Income Statement) o Changes in Balance Sheet Current Assets and Current Liabilities

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o Adjustments related to Financing  As a result of the operating surplus in 2020, our available cash increased by about $90,000 in 2020. Effective cash flow should also include the $36,000 transferred to Merrill Lynch in September as “excess cash.” Thus, actual cash generated during the year was $126 thousand.  $77,000 of yearend available cash is from prepaid pledges and gifts made in 2020 that will be applied to the 2021 budget.  Our financial position heading into 2021 is very good.

Report on Invested Funds

Table 3 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 2020 Investment Review

Merrill Lynch DIT Total Dollars % Dollars % Dollars % Beginning of Year $ 4,124,384 $ 2,054,072 $ 6,178,456

Income $ 88,989 2.2% $ 38,732 1.9% $ 127,721 2.1% Market Gains / (Losses) $ 435,490 10.6% $ 219,992 10.7% $ 655,482 10.6% Contributions/Withdrawals $ (87,400) -2.1% $ (75,695) -3.7% $ (163,095) -2.6% Fees & Expenses $ (31,431) -0.8% $ (12,363) -0.6% $ (43,794) -0.7%

End of the Year $ 4,530,032 9.8% $ 2,224,738 8.3% $ 6,754,770 9.3% Note: Market performance includes both realized and unrelaized gains/losses

 At the end of 2020, the total value of our investment portfolio was about $6.75 million, up 9.3% over 2019 after accounting for withdrawals and fees.  The Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT) holds donations made by the Beebe family, early benefactors of St. Barnabas. These funds are held in trust for the benefit of St. Barnabas. It is the policy of the Trustees of Donations, who manage the DIT, to distribute 4% of the principal to beneficiaries, calculated on a 12-quarter rolling average.  Funds managed by Merrill Lynch are from a variety of sources, as noted below. Total distributions from Merrill Lynch accounts in 2020 were $223,400 representing 5.4% of the value of these finds at the beginning of the year. However, withdrawals were partially offset by contributions totaling $136,000 for a net withdrawal rate of 2.1%.  The total market return, after fees, was 12.3% at Merrill Lynch and 12.0% at the DIT vs. our benchmark of 13.9%.

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Balance Draw % of Fund Source 2021 Draw (12/31/20) Dec 31 Value

General Fund M/L Unrestricted $ 2,042,885 $ 107,250 5.25% Dora Dickson Fund M/L Restricted $ 1,295,247 $ 68,750 5.30% Behrens Fund M/L Restricted $ 1,025,376 $ 45,995 4.48%*

Special Purpose Fund M/L Restricted $ 26,094

Special Gift Fund M/L Unrestricted $ 112,620 Money Market Fund M/L Unrestricted $ 27,810 Beebe Fund DIT Restricted $ 2,224,738 $ 77,025 3.5% Total $ 6,754,770 $ 305,079 4.5% *Draw from the Behrens Fund established as 5% of the 3-year average value at yearend

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2021 Budget

Table 4 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 2021 Approved Budget (Excluding Capital Spending) Thousands of Dollars ($000)

2019 2020 2021 Actual Actual Budget Comments Operating Income Pledge & Plate Offering $ 345.0 $ 297.7 $ 275.5 Assume outdoor srvs in spring; sanctuary in fall Other Income $ 41.2 $ 172.0 $ 92.0 Higher rental income; Special Gifts Fundraising $ 21.6 $ 0.1 $ 12.5 Modified Strawberry/LOTL; Christmas Fair Investments $ 252.2 $ 241.2 $ 253.0 4.5% increase on base draw Total Operating Income $ 660.2 $ 711.0 $ 633.0

Operating Expenses Diomass Assessment $ 64.4 $ 67.2 $ 67.3 No significant change from 2020 Staff Salary & Benefits $ 404.5 $ 410.9 $ 432.4 About 5% increase, most due to health insurance Administration $ 51.6 $ 32.4 $ 37.6 15% below 2020 budget Property $ 91.8 $ 72.1 $ 81.5 6% lower than 2020 budget Programs $ 41.2 $ 21.2 $ 30.0 33% lower than 2020 budget Total Operating Expenses $ 653.5 $ 603.8 $ 648.7 Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 6.7 $ 107.3 $ (15.7)

Non-Operating Income Behrens Fund $ 42.5 $ 43.9 $ 48.0 5% Draw All Other Outreach $ 13.0 $ 1.0 $ 6.9 Outreach, Christmas/Easter, RDF ECW $ 2.5 $ 0.0 $ 4.0 From Christmas Fair 2021 Pass Through $ 19.9 $ - $ - All Other Non-Operating $ 3.1 $ 6.2 $ - Music, Memorial Garden, Other Special Projects & Capital $ 43.8 $ 21.5 $ - CRAP (2019) Total Non-Operating Revenue $ 124.7 $ 72.6 $ 58.9

Non-Operating Expenses Behrens Fund $ 35.0 $ 39.3 $ 48.0 Gifts from Behrens Fund All Other Outreach $ 21.8 $ 12.6 $ 10.0 Other Outreach Gifts, incl RDF ECW $ 3.4 $ 3.0 $ 4.0 Scholarships; other Pass Through $ 19.8 $ - $ - All Other Non-Operating $ 1.0 $ 0.3 $ - Memorial Garden, Sp Purpose Special Projects & Capital $ - $ 1.5 $ - Video/Streaming; capital maintenance 2020 Total Non-Operating Expenses $ 80.9 $ 56.6 $ 62.0 Net Non-Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 43.7 $ 16.0 $ (3.1)

Total Income $ 784.8 $ 783.6 $ 691.9 Total Expenses $ 734.4 $ 660.4 $ 710.7 Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 50.4 $ 123.2 $ (18.8)

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Discussion  At its meeting on January 12, the vestry approved the budget shown in Table 4 above. This budget includes a deficit of $19,000, which will be covered by funds from the 2020 surplus.  Stewardship is well below our goal for 2021 with 112 pledge cards received for $234,500 as of January 19. The goal for 2021 is 130 pledge cards with commitments for $260,000. At this time, there are about 50 parishioners who pledged last year, but have not yet returned a pledge card for 2021. Follow-up with these parishioners is underway.  St. Barnabas was fortunate to receive a wonderful unrestricted gift for $40,000 late last year. This gift will be applied to the 2021 budget.  After a year with no community fundraising activities, we are planning (hopefully!) for a modified Strawberry Festival and Lobster-on-the-Lawn. With lingering impact from the pandemic, our budget plans are more modest than 2019.  With no immediate plans to hire a Curate, the vestry made a decision in the fall to offer Creighton House for rent in 2021. Parking revenue is also expected to increase in 2021, while campus facilities rentals will likely be minimal until the fall.  Administrative, Property and Program expenses are all budgeted to reflect lower campus activity during the first half of the year. Payroll expenses will increase about 4.5% with several offsetting factors, including health insurance costs, fewer sexton hours and modest salary changes.  The Vestry approved a $25,000 Capital Maintenance Budget for 2021, with funds to be provided from the 2020 surplus and, if necessary, drawn from our investments.

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The Saint Barnabas Covenant

We agree to: o Love and respect one another

o Listen to each other

o Be honest with each other

o Be slow to judge

o Work together

o Consider the common/greater good

o Actively care for one another

o Keep Christ as our focus

o Be faithful in communal worship

o Communicate directly with each other

o Work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God

A covenant is a solemn agreement between individuals or groups. We at Saint Barnabas pray that, with God's help, this covenant will guide us in how we relate to one another.