St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church 2015 Parish Profile

Calling a New Leader

March 17, 2015

1038 Sparta Highway Crossville, Tennessee 38572

Table of Contents

Mission Statement ...... 5 Goals/Visions ...... 5 Our Next Rector ...... 5 Who We Are ...... 6 St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church History ...... 6 St. Raphael’s Demographics ...... 7 Worship Services ...... 9 Worship ...... 9 Sunday Worship Service ...... 10 Wednesday Eucharistic and Healing Services ...... 10 Last Sunday of the Month Healing Service ...... 10 Service at Good Samaritan, Inc., Fairfield Glade ...... 10 Monthly Evening Prayer ...... 10 Advent Lessons and Carols ...... 10 Holy Week Services ...... 10 Our Ministries ...... 11 Altar Guild ...... 11 Episcopal Cursillo ...... 12 Bible Study ...... 12 Daughters of the King ...... 12 Inquirer Classes/Confirmation ...... 13 Lenten “Studies and Discussions” ...... 13 Sharing Library ...... 13 Spiritual Direction ...... 13 Pastoral Care ...... 13 Ministration to the Sick ...... 14

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Prayer Chain ...... 14 Transportation Assistance ...... 14 Visitation Hospitality ...... 14 Fellowship ...... 14 Outreach ...... 17 Charities of the Month include: ...... 17 Other charities and programs supported: ...... 19 Parish Life ...... 20 Blessing of the Animals ...... 20 Maundy Thursday Lamb Dinner ...... 20 Parish BBQ ...... 20 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper ...... 20 Strawberry Festival ...... 20 Office Support ...... 21 Church Bulletin ...... 21 Church Directory ...... 21 Congregational Name Tags ...... 21 Newsletter ...... 21 Secretary ...... 22 Webmaster ...... 22 Finances ...... 23 Endowment Fund/Investments ...... 24 Capital Improvements ...... 24 Church parking lot/replacing the church sign ...... 24 Rectory Improvements ...... 25 Property ...... 25 Church ...... 25 Rectory ...... 25

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Annex ...... 28 Land ...... 29 Local History, Geography, Schools, Medical and Other Information ...... 31 Cumberland County and Crossville, TN History...... 31 Geography ...... 32 Culture ...... 33 Recreation ...... 34 Government, Medical and Other Information ...... 34 Schools, Universities, Museums and Newspapers ...... 35 Acknowledgements ...... 37 Vestry ...... 37 Search Committee ...... 37 Useful Websites ...... 38

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Mission Statement

Provide a welcoming community of sacramental worship, healing, and celebration that brings others to know Jesus Christ and God’s Kingdom through the study of His word while serving the needs of our parish, the greater Crossville community, and the world.

Goals/Visions

 Maintain St. Raphael's as a welcoming church where visitors feel at home from their first visit. Most members of the parish are retirees and we recognize the need to attract new members.  Develop a plan for growth and be more involved in the local community. The parish owns more than twenty acres around the church and has an endowment which will support growth.  Better utilize the members God has provided who generously contribute their time, talents, and treasure to support the needs of the parish and community outreach programs.  The vestry currently consists of a balance of long-term members and newer members. The vestry is eager to assist our new rector in developing updated goals, updated mission and a vision to guide the parish into the future.

Our Next Rector

 Be able to preach concise, motivating sermons from the heart, based upon depth of knowledge of Scriptures to challenge parishioners to become more engaged as servants of our Lord.  Have team building skills to develop and support lay ministries.  Be enthusiastic about serving in a small community and ministering to a church with great potential to follow God’s vision.  Be a strong supporter of Bible study and healing service.  Have passion and energy to be a priest who cares for members, regular attendees, and the community at large to help enhance our welcoming feeling for current attendees and visitors.  Have empathy and appreciation for senior citizens and those from different traditions.  Must be able to minister to the sick and infirm.  Be willing to visit parishioners on a regular basis.

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 Be willing to get involved in the larger Crossville community.  Be aware and supportive of programs such as Cursillo, Faith Alive and others.  Utilize talents available at St. Raphael’s and work with vestry to create a well-developed vision that utilizes budget and land, while keeping parishioners involved and informed. This vision should include attracting younger new members and accepting people from many different backgrounds.

Who We Are

St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church History Several years after the Cumberland Mountain Coal Company laid out and founded the town of Monterey (20 miles from Crossville) in 1893, the Diocese of Tennessee established a presence in the area by purchasing the old Cumberland Hotel and Park and using it as a seminary for young men. The hotel burned in 1916 and a 25-room mission house hospital was built on the property. It was named St. Raphael’s for the archangel who is the patron saint of healing. St. Raphael’s Mission held worship services, Sunday school classes, a home nursing program, and hospital and medical services. In 1916, Rev. A. C. Killefer came to develop its programs. He and his family stayed until his retirement in 1931. During its zenith years, 1918-1931, the lives of many persons were influenced and enriched. From 1932 to the middle of World War II (1943) St. Raphael’s struggled and the diocese closed the hospital mission and sold the property. “Those who depended on the mission as a place to worship had to travel to St. Michael’s in Cookeville, Tennessee, go to another faith, or stay home.” In 1978 a small group of Episcopalians began meeting in Joyce and Earl Collom’s home in Crossville. The small group held Sunday services with Morning Prayer. The Episcopal Church in Crossville started as a mission of St. Michael’s Church in Cookeville. Father Cameron Hess, rector at St. Michael’s, held Palm Sunday services at the Masonic Lodge in Crossville on March 19, 1978, with a congregation of fifteen. Subsequent services were conducted by priests from St. Michael’s or supply priests from other area churches. When a priest was not available, one of several lay readers conducted worship service. Later, services were held in an upstairs room of the LaVerne building. On November 9, 1979, the Right Reverend William Sanders and Father Cameron Hess met with the congregation of St. Michael’s mission for a covered dish supper and organizational meeting. An acting vestry and delegates to the diocesan convention were selected. The first stewardship drive for St. Michael’s mission began on December 3. This was the first Episcopal mission in the history of Cumberland County and Crossville.

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At the end of the year, a house at 208 Penfield Road (Genesis Road) was purchased and converted into a church building. On February 10, 1979, the Crossville Chronicle announced that St. Michael’s Mission had been received into the Diocese of Tennessee on January 26 at the diocesan convention. The name changed to St. Raphael’s located on Penfield Road. St. Raphael’s first baptism was held on February 25, 1979, with Father Hess administering the rites of Baptism and Holy Communion. Penfield Road was the home of St. Raphael’s church from February 11, 1979, to November 6, 1983. The congregation grew to forty members by February of 1980 and two acres of land located on Sparta Highway were purchased for future expansion. In October 1980, Bishop Sanders appointed the Rev. Joseph L. Pace as vicar of St. Raphael’s. On May 4, 1983, ten clergy and 160 people gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the present church building on Sparta Highway. At this time the congregation numbered approximately eighty. The interior of the church was designed by one of the members, Joe Ed Hodges, who was an artist and teacher in Crossville. The construction was supervised by church members with Mike Eppolito, a current member of the congregation, providing many hours of sweat equity. The consecration of St. Raphael’s Church was held on December 7, 1983. The Diocese of East Tennessee was established on January 1, 1985. It included that part of Tennessee lying on the Cumberland Plateau and all of Tennessee east of the plateau. St. Raphael’s mission became part of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Father Paul Wanter was appointed as vicar and the Service of Installation was held on October 27, 1985. The present rectory (a one-story house, at the time) was purchased and the upper floor was added. St. Raphael’s rose from mission to parish status. Many members traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee and participated in the procession of the new parish into St. John’s Cathedral during the diocesan convention in February, 1995. Father Paul became St. Raphael’s first rector serving the congregation until July 1, 2001. The Rev. Ann Markle became the church’s second rector in December 2002 and served until her retirement on June 30, 2014. Father Ken Brown is now serving as our interim rector. For a short time, the small house on the property north of the church building was used to house the church office and the Cumberland Adult Reading Council. This house is currently used for storage. Improvements on the church property have continued with the completion of a paved parking lot and refurbishment of the rectory.

St. Raphael’s Demographics St. Raphael’s is the only Episcopal congregation out of 148 churches in Cumberland County. We are the westernmost parish in the Diocese of East Tennessee.

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The congregation median age is over sixty with an average Sunday attendance of sixty-five. In 2014, we had one baptism, one confirmation, four receptions and one burial. The number of pledge units at St. Raphael’s has increased 44% over the past five years resulting in a 32% increase in donations. Our community outreach which includes Charities of the Month totaled more than $12,000 in 2014.

First church building on Penfield road

Ground breaking on current building St. Raphael’s becomes a parish

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. Worship Services

Worship Sunday morning worship, currently a 9:30 a.m. Rite II service, acts as the focus for beginning the week and involves active participation of many members of the congregation. At certain seasons, Rite I is also used. There are eight individuals serving as acolytes, several of whom serve as both Eucharistic Ministers and Eucharistic Visitors. The altar is prepared by teams from the Altar Guild members. The current list of lectors includes over twenty members of the congregation and continues to grow. The music is provided by an organist, pianist, and small choir in the loft. Although the choir is small, music is a very important part of all of our services. Rehearsal is currently at 8:30 a.m. prior to the service. Occasionally, talented organists/pianists, soloists, and/or instrumentalists are included. Many members volunteer to serve as ushers and bring the elements forward for the Eucharist. The service is a blend of "high" and "low" styles.

Nave Communion Scripture readings

Sermon Congregation Choir

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Sunday Worship Service Sunday morning worship service is Rite II at 9:30 a.m. On the fifth Sunday of the month and during Advent and Lent we follow Rite I. Both celebrations include music and choir. Wednesday Eucharistic and Healing Services A healing and laying on of hands and anointing service with Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. This service is described by many as more informal, intimate, and with Spirit led prayer. If a priest is unable to serve, lay leaders conduct Morning Prayer and anointing services as needed. Last Sunday of the Month Healing Service On the last Sunday of each month, following the Eucharist, many parishioners return to the rail for a blessing, laying on of hands and anointing prayer. Service at Good Samaritan, Inc., Fairfield Glade Usually on the 3rd Monday of the month, Holy Eucharist is celebrated at the Good Samaritan Assisted Living and Care facility in Fairfield Glade. Residents of the facility appreciate this outreach of the church. Monthly Evening Prayer Evening Prayer and a pot luck dinner are held on the second Wednesday of each month. These meals are prepared and provided by volunteers from the parish. Advent Lessons and Carols Lessons and Carols services are observed during Advent. Holy Week Services Holy Week is the most significant week of the church year, beginning on Palm Sunday with a procession and blessing of palms, and ending on Easter Day. The earliest Holy Week services seem to have taken place in Jerusalem as recorded by the fourth-century pilgrim Egeria. The Book of Common Prayer provides special services for most of these days and special readings for all of them. Our services include: Wednesday: Tenebrae is focused on meditation in preparation for the remembrance of Christ’s passion. The service involves the gradual darkening of the church by a progressive extinguishing of fourteen candles while psalms and other Biblical passages are read. Thursday: A Eucharist is celebrated followed by a Maundy Thursday lamb dinner and the stripping of the altar.

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Friday: On Good Friday the church is open for prayer and meditation. The liturgy takes place in a bare stripped sanctuary with crosses veiled. It consists of the Liturgy of the Word, and includes Communion from the reserved Sacrament. Saturday: The day before Easter, commemorating the resting of Christ’s body in the tomb. As on Good Friday, the altar is bare and there is no celebration of the Eucharist. Sunday: The whole week’s liturgical activities lead to the celebration of the Easter Eucharist. The celebration of the resurrection of our Lord, in our brightly lighted church with newly lit paschal candle, begins the Easter Season and our forty day journey to Ascension Day.

Our Ministries

We have a very active Congregation with opportunities for many Ministries Altar Guild The Altar Guild provides a sacred service to our worshiping community by preparing the altar with care. The Altar Guild reminds us that every ministry grows out of our worship and expresses our relationship to God. It is the work of sacred hospitality. Altar Guild members set up the elements for each worship service and special services such as holy days, baptisms, marriages, and funerals. Members launder and properly fold the fair linens, change the altar cloths to the appropriate liturgical color, vest the stack for Eucharist, and place the Gospel book, altar book and lectionary in their proper places. The hymn board is also checked and filled with the proper heading for the service and the designated hymns and psalm. After the service, Guild members return any blessed elements to the ambry and wash, dry, and store all silver and glass. Members also prepare the home communion kit for visits to the sick.

Altar Guild

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East Tennessee Episcopal Cursillo In the Diocese of East Tennessee, two Cursillos are held each year, one in the spring and one in the fall with the emphasis of the development of lay leaders in the church. Cursillo offers an opportunity for spiritual growth in the preparation for lay ministry. Over a dozen parishioners of St. Raphael’s have attended Cursillo or similar renewal ministries from other traditions such as Walk to Emmaus. Many members are actively participating in ministries of the church and volunteering to serve on Cursillo teams. Bible Study A Bible study follows our Wednesday morning service. The format is an informal discussion led by the rector. The choice of material studied is selected by consensus and ranges from the study of Holy Scripture, church history, books of interest including theology, and topics having relevance to our faith community. The interaction of the group is lively. Following the class, our rector and several members of the group often go to a local restaurant for lunch and continued fellowship.

Bible study class Daughters of the King An active group of Daughters of the King meet monthly. The development and adherence to a Rule of Life is reviewed. The primary focus of the Order is to strengthen the life of the parish through prayer, service and evangelism. They assist and support the rector. The Daughters of the King participate in the flower ministry by taking altar arrangements to the sick, home bound, or those in the hospital after Sunday service.

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Daughters of the King Inquirer Classes/Confirmation Inquirer Classes are offered and conducted by the rector for both those interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and those wishing to become members. Being a burgeoning retirement community, we find that newcomers to St. Raphael’s represent many different faith traditions. These classes offer opportunity to learn more about the Episcopal tradition. Lenten “Studies and Discussions” At 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays during Lent, Evening Prayer is conducted followed by a dinner of soup, bread, and a Lenten study. These sessions could include a video study, lecture or discussion led by the rector. Sharing Library A parishioner built and donated a book caddy as a lending library which is in the parish hall. Books are donated and are available to take and read. Video study series are available. Spiritual Direction Our interim rector is open and accessible for spiritual direction. He offers a flexible schedule for meeting with anyone who needs to discuss their spiritual life.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care in the parish functions through lay ministers monitored by a pastoral care liaison from the Vestry who reports findings to the rector and senior warden. The liaison monitors the needs and health of the parish, developing, with the rector and senior warden, ways to address needs as they arise.

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At St. Raphael’s, resources on the Pastoral Care Team include: those who provide meals to parishioners in need (shut-ins, the sick, and the bereaved); those visiting or making telephone contact with the sick and shut-ins; those sending cards of sympathy or encouragement; those providing transportation as from time to time is needed; and those delivering the sacrament of Holy Communion. Continued communications with ECW, Daughters of the King, the Prayer Chain, and the Men’s Group brings everyone closer together. Our goal is to care for each other and make all efforts to ensure that the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the parish are fulfilled. God has raised up lay leaders to this ministry and continues to direct their efforts. Specific efforts are listed below: Ministration to the Sick Eucharistic Visitors extend our altar rail beyond the church building by visiting those unable to attend regular church services, praying with them, and delivering Communion. Prayer Chain Intercessory prayer is offered by an active Prayer Chain Team for those on the prayer list or for request made directly to the Team. Transportation Assistance Transportation assistance is offered and provided by parishioners for those unable to drive to doctor’s appointments and to church. Visitation Hospitality In addition to the priest, Eucharistic Visitors and other members visit and call those in need.

Fellowship

“So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 We believe that fellowship is important for the spiritual well-being and growth of St. Raphael’s congregation. We strive to welcome all to participate in the activities of our church. It is through these that we get to know one another, share our joys and concerns, and form a more cohesive group working together to spread God’s love. Each Sunday there is a member of the congregation in the narthex to welcome worshipers before they enter the nave. They greet all, with particular emphasis on visitors and newcomers. These persons are given a name tag, encouraged to sign the guest book, and join us for

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refreshments after the service. The greeter gives each visitor/newcomer a “welcoming bag” prepared by the ECW. These volunteer greeters are assigned by office scheduling. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments are served in the parish hall after the service. All are invited to attend. This is a time to meet any newcomers and talk to others about the week’s activities. It is an opportunity to share our joys and concerns with one another. Refreshments are prepared by volunteers. Parishioners have been organized into eleven well-functioning teams of coffee hour hosts.

Coffee hour in the parish hall Monthly parish dinners are held on the 2nd Wednesday (except during Lent) at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:00. Those attending bring a dish to share. These dinners are hosted by volunteers from the congregation. Sometimes the host designates a special theme. The number of persons attending varies from month to month. Guests and visitors are always warmly welcomed.

Parish dinners

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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) at St. Raphael’s has been quite active in the past. However, the ECW has been partially active in recent years. A reorganizational meeting was held in October 2014 where new ideas were discussed. The first project was to complete welcome bags for the greeters to give to visitors. There have been positive comments about this project. The ECW also baked cookies and delivered them to the shut-ins and other parishioners before Christmas.

Episcopal Church Women The Men’s Group meets monthly on the 1st Thursday for breakfast at the parish hall or at a local restaurant. They occasionally have a scheduled speaker, discuss what needs to be done to the buildings and grounds, and often return to the church for a morning of work. The Men’s Group also sponsors steak dinners, barbeque dinners, and a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. A collection is taken at each meeting to provide contributions to many area charities and needed items for the church.

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Men’s Group

Outreach

“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” Matthew 25:40

Our outreach to others is a very vital part of our parish’s concern for the welfare and needs of others. In 2014, St. Raphael’s parishioners contributed more than $12,000 to our Charities of the Month. With the approval of the vestry, our Outreach Committee selects the charities that we support during the year. Designated donations and loose change from the Sunday collections for the month are given to that charity, as well as a portion of our outreach budget.

Charities of the Month include: Avalon Center: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Bread of Life Mission: Mission for the Homeless Camp Billy Johnson: A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee which provides free summer camp to children ages 7-11 who cannot afford to go to summer camp.

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Cumberland Adult Reading Council (CARC): A Ministry begun by St. Raphael’s which provides one-on-one tutoring for adults with low literacy skills. El Hogar: Supports a free dental clinic in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. One of our members is a participating dentist in the program. Good Samaritans of Cumberland County: An agency which helps families and individuals with food from their food pantry, financial assistance and also runs a thrift store. This organization was started by St. Raphael’s. House of Hope: A home for children who are removed from “meth” contaminated homes. Rural Health Clinic of the Cumberlands: Provides continuous, quality, out-patient, primary health care to the medically uninsured and/or uninsurable adults ages 18 to 64 of Cumberland and White Counties and Monterey of Putnam County, regardless of race, religion, color, education, social status, income, or ability to pay. Diocesan Reading Camp: The Appalachian Ministry Team is running a reading camp at the Episcopal school in Knoxville, TN for 3rd-5th graders who are reading at least one year below grade level. They will serve 15-20 children and there is no cost to the students. Habitat for Humanity: This organization builds homes for those who cannot afford to buy a home on their own. Episcopal Relief & Development’s (ERD): US Disaster Response Program assists diocesan leaders in responding to disasters by providing them with access to the Ready to Serve volunteer database, technical resources and connections to others around the country who have faced similar challenges. They may also provide emergency financial assistance to supplement these resources, enabling churches to reach out to their most vulnerable neighbors. Emergency funds are distributed through the local bishop’s office, often with the help of a Diocesan Disaster Coordinator, who communicates with Episcopal Relief and Development’s US Disaster Response Program Manager. Funds for Goats: For several years, the parish has supported the Episcopal Relief and Development’s program of donating goats to families in third world countries. Combined with matching funds, we have donated for 2014 more than $5,300. Cumberland County School’s Shoe Fund: Provides shoes, clothing, and other services for children in need. The Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP): Brings victims and offenders together in safe mediation or family group conference settings to permit the offender to take responsibility for his or her actions and to make things as right as possible with the victim.

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Each One Bring One: One of St. Raphael’s outreach programs, provides an amazing number of food items for the homeless and the hungry who are served by the Bread of Life Mission and by Good Samaritans of Cumberland County. Other charities and programs supported: The Bishop’s Discretionary Fund The University of the South Our Companion Parish is Gethsemane, Sisseton, SD. The Diocese of East Tennessee and the Diocese of South Dakota have enjoyed a companion relationship since 2001. In this very rewarding relationship, churches partner with other churches, we learn about each other’s unique histories and cultures, we visit each other’s conventions, convocations, retreats, our youth get acquainted with each other, we support each other’s projects, and much, much more.

Gethsemane Episcopal church

East Tennessee Episcopal Cursillo Episcopal Church of Jerusalem: The Diocese of Jerusalem covers five countries and is home to almost thirty parishes. The education ministries are active and growing across the region with the provision of hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and schools. Alongside these ministries the Diocesan Peace and Reconciliation Department continues to work at strengthening the interfaith dialogue with our fellow Jews and Muslims. The Kids4Peace program in turn strives to educate the next generation in a language of tolerance and acceptance.

National Association for Mental Illness: This is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Cumberland County School Supply Depot

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House of Hope’s Angel Tree project.

Tennessee Department of Human Services Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets

Parish Life

Blessing of the Animals Every year in October in commemoration of St. Francis we have a special service for the Blessing of the Animals. Usually we gather in the church parking lot. In 2014, we added a new location. The animals were blessed in an ecumenical service in Fairfield Glade where many of our parishioners reside. Maundy Thursday Lamb Dinner During Holy Week on Maundy Thursday we have a celebration of the Last Supper. We prepare a Passover dinner and we incorporate the dinner as part of the Eucharistic service. During the dinner we give communion to one another and at the end we process to the sanctuary to strip the altar. We are planning to add foot-washing to the celebration. Parish BBQ The Men’s Group sponsors a BBQ every year in October. Usually it is catered and there is a fee for attending. Parishioners invite friends and family. The main object of the BBQ, other than socialization, is to raise funds for the multiple church projects that the men of the church sponsor. It is one of the most enjoyable special activities offered by members of the church family. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Having a pancake supper on Tuesday just before Ash Wednesday is a tradition in the church. It is a delicious and fun way to say good bye to excess sweets until Easter. The pancake supper is usually prepared by volunteers. Strawberry Festival This is the most important social-fundraiser activity of the parish. On a Saturday in May, when the Tennessee strawberries are in full production, the ladies of the church, with a lot of help from the Men’s Group, organize, prepare and serve strawberry shortcakes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also, there is a bake sale and a sale of strawberries. The Festival attracts many people from the community at large who not only enjoy the strawberries and the friendship, but also become familiar with our church through tours and information. In 2015 the mayor has offered to help advertise this event on the city and chamber web sites.

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Strawberry Festival at St. Raphael’s

Office Support

Church Bulletin Our service leaflet is produced in large print for the entire congregation. It includes all the readings from the Book of Common Prayer for that service as well as the Scripture lessons. This makes it easier for people who are not familiar with the Episcopal liturgy to participate in our service and for everyone to read and follow the liturgy. Church Directory We produce a new church directory every fall which is generated from our church database (Power Church Plus.) It includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of members and participants of our parish. Every three or four years we contract with a church directory company to produce a picture directory. Congregational Name Tags As part of a ministry of hospitality, name tags are made for all parish members and regular attendees. All are encouraged to wear them. A sign-up sheet is kept in the parish hall to request a name tag.

Newsletter The monthly newsletter, The Messenger, is produced each month by the church secretary in consultation with the rector. The newsletter is emailed to everyone who has provided the church with an email address. There are printed copies available at the church for those who do not have computers or email addresses. The newsletter contains an article from the rector,

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articles supplied by members of the parish, the monthly calendar, lists of those who are serving each Sunday of the month in the following capacities: acolytes, altar guild, coffee hour hosts, collection counters, flower ministry, greeters, lectors, ushers, vestry person for the week, and those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month. Secretary We have a part-time secretary who is in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Webmaster We have a webmaster who designs and supports our website in conjunction with the Diocese of East Tennessee webmaster. The website is updated regularly with new, pertinent information. Our new logo was recently added.

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Finances

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

2015 Budget Income $126,550 $140,000

$120,000

$100,000

$80,000

$60,000 $121,000

$40,000 $540 $20,000 $3,000 $2,010 $- PLEDGE AND PLATE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2014 SURPLUS 2.4% GENERAL FUND OFFERING 96% 1.6% INVESTMENT .4%

2015 BUDGET EXPENSES Outreach 3% Diocese Pledge 9% $126,550 Mortgage 3% Administration 2% General Operating, Liturgical 7% Building and Grounds 15% Search Committee Staff 4% expenses 11%

Interim Clergy (1/2 year) New Rector (1/2 year) 29% 17%

Financial Notes: 1. The 2015 budget shown was passed by the vestry during December 2014 meeting and approved during the January 2015 annual meeting.

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2. St. Raphael’s has more than $200,000 invested in endowments. The investments have grown more than 22% since 2011. Yearly return on endowments exceeds $8,000 and all but $540 is planned to be reinvested. 3. Total income for 2014 was $130,260 which provided a $5,269 surplus over expenses. 4. There were 59 pledges made for 2015 with an anticipated pledge and plate income of $121,000. Historically, St. Raphael’s has received more than 94% of the amount pledged, not including plate donations. 5. Members have contributed more than $12,000 additional money towards outreach projects, not reflected in the budget. 6. Significant upgrades and repairs were completed on the rectory and funded through member donations, 2014 budget, and building and maintenance investment fund. 7. There is a mortgage on the annex. We owe $13,106 on the mortgage as of 1 Jan 2015 with a monthly payment of $336.

Endowment Fund/Investments

More than $200,000 is invested with The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Quarterly dividends are automatically deposited into St. Raphael’s local accounts with the vestry deciding when and how much to reinvest into investment accounts.

Capital Improvements

Church parking lot/replacing the church sign In 2013, a mini capital improvement campaign was conducted to raise funds for paving the church parking lot and replacing the sign in the front of the church. A model was made of the parking lot, letters were sent out and telephone calls were made in addition to informing parishioners about this need in our monthly newsletter and in announcements during Sunday services. A bulletin board indicating our progress was in our parish hall, and thank you notes were sent to all who contributed. Approximately $14,000 was raised for the campaign. This was about 30% of the total amount needed of $45,000. The remainder of the funds was generated from both our building fund and building maintenance fund. The parking lot was paved and a new sign built.

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Rectory Improvements In 2014, fund raising was conducted on the third Sunday of the month from September through December to assist in financing the renovation of the rectory. Specially marked envelopes designating that funds for the rectory renovation were placed in the Sunday bulletin. Photos of the rectory before and after renovations were put on a bulletin board in the parish hall. About $2400 was raised for the project. This was 37% of the amount spent through the end of 2014. Almost all the work has been done by parishioner volunteers providing their sweat equity.

Property

Church St. Raphael's Church sits on more than twenty acres of land on the west side of Crossville at 1038 Sparta Hwy. The Church was designed and built in 1984 through the efforts of many members of the congregation. There is seating for 104 people on the ground floor with an additional capacity for twenty people in the choir loft.

There are two offices in the church. One is for the rector and the other for the secretary. A hall with a full kitchen and two bathrooms is next to the narthex for any church function including hospitality, dinners, meetings, Bible study, etc.

The parking lot has recently been paved and we have a drive up area next to the narthex for people needing assistance.

Rectory The rectory is located directly west of the Church on one acre of land. This 2,000 square foot, two story cottage has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and a bonus/storage room. The property also features an oversized, one- car detached garage, and a garden shed.

The first floor has a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, bedroom, and a full bathroom. The second floor has two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, and a bonus/storage room. Although the picture of the kitchen does not show a stove or dishwasher, these two items will be purchased for the new rector.

The living room/dining room have hardwood floors. The kitchen/laundry room and bathrooms have new ceramic tile. The rest of the rooms have new laminate floors. The entire interior has been freshly painted.

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Enjoy the lovely gardens and great Tennessee weather on the stone terrace at the front of the house or the covered back deck.

Rectory looking from the church building

Rectory looking from the street

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Upstairs looking from the master bedroom

Kitchen A new stove will be purchased and installed.

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Living room gas fireplace

Annex This 1,000 square foot building located east of the church was purchased in 2003. It is currently being used for storage. There are two small out buildings in back of the annex. One is for lawn and garden equipment; the other for storing decorations, tents, and other items used by the church during the year.

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Land St. Raphael’s owns more than twenty acres of land around the main church building in six parcels. The properties are listed as owned by the Diocese of East Tennessee or St. Raphael’s on the Cumberland County property records. This property includes the rectory, main church building and an annex building which is used for storage. An aerial photograph of the property and its entrance onto Sparta Highway is shown in the map below as Parcel: 099EA 013.01. St. Raphael’s land is highlighted in orange lines. You can find the parcels listed by going to Tennessee assessment web site, and searching on parcel ID using control map – 099E, Group – A and parcels # 011.00; 012.00; 012.01; 012.02; 013.00; or 013.01.

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Sparta Highway

Church

Annex

Garage Rectory

Cumberland County - Parcel: 099E A 013.01

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Local History, Geography, Schools, Medical and Other Information

Cumberland County and Crossville, TN History The city of Crossville, county seat of Cumberland County, is located on the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee that was originally claimed by the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations. Crossville was developed at the intersection of a branch of the Great Stagecoach Road (Nashville to Knoxville) and the Kentucky Stock Road, a cattle drovers' path (Middle Tennessee to Kentucky and later extended to Chattanooga). These roads roughly parallel US70 and US127 highways. Around 1800, an early European-American settler named Samuel Lambeth opened a store at this junction, and the small community that developed around it became known as Lambeth's Crossroads. The store was located at what has become the modern intersection of Main Street and Stanley Street, just south of the courthouse. By the time a post office was established in the 1830s, the community had taken its current name of Crossville, Tennessee. In the early 1850s, James Scott, a merchant from nearby Sparta to the west, purchased the Lambeth store and renamed it Scott's Tavern. When Cumberland County was formed in 1856, Crossville, being the city nearest the center of the county, was chosen as the county seat. Scott donated the initial forty acres for the construction of a courthouse and town square.

Cumberland County Court House Crossville and Cumberland County suffered rampant pillaging throughout the Civil War as the well-developed roads made the area accessible to both occupying Union and Confederate forces and bands of renegade guerrillas. With divided communities and families, there was vicious guerrilla warfare, and residents suffered as if there were major battles in the area. Hence, the county was divided throughout the conflict, sending roughly equal numbers of troops to both sides. A monument honoring these soldiers stands in proximity to the courthouse.

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After World War I, US 70 connected the town and area to markets for its produce and goods. After World War II, additional highways, including Interstates 40 and 75, improved transportation in the region. The Tennessee Central Railroad (TC) struggled from 1893 to 1968 throughout central Tennessee. In addition to passenger traffic, it also transported coal and minerals. The well-preserved railroad station, in the heart of downtown Crossville, is used for community and private events. Sections of the original tracks still survive. At the track’s eastern end, the former TC remains in use between Crab Orchard and Rockwood, Tennessee for the transportation of aggregate products. Honoring railroad history, the Crossville Model Railway Club has a large display showing our local rail history.

Crossville railroad station During the , the mountain people of the Cumberland Plateau were without jobs, hungry, desperate, and despairing. The Federal Government's Subsistence Homestead Division initiated a housing project south of Crossville known as the Cumberland Homesteads. The project's purpose was to provide small farms for several hundred impoverished families. The Cumberland Homesteads is one of the planned communities built by the Division of Subsistence Homesteads between 1934 and 1938. Many Homestead houses exist as well as the Homestead Museum. Geography Crossville is situated atop the Cumberland Plateau amidst the headwaters of the , which slices a gorge north of Crossville en route to its confluence with the Emory River to the northeast. The plateau is the largest timbered plateau in America. Crossville is roughly halfway between the plateau's eastern escarpment along Walden Ridge and its western escarpment along Highland Rim. Geologically, Walden Ridge continues south in Georgia and Alabama.

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Sequatchie Valley, a long valley in the Cumberland Plateau, is located just west of the southern part of Walden Ridge. The headwaters of the Sequatchie River originate in the valley of just east of Crossville. The waters run underground for about 8-10 miles and emerge from the head of the Sequatchie Spring in Cumberland County, in part of the Cumberland Trail State Park. Several small lakes are located on the outskirts of Crossville, including Lake Tansi to the south, Lake Holiday to the west, and Byrd Lake at nearby Cumberland Mountain State Park. Manmade ponds and lakes are bountiful throughout the county. The average elevation of Crossville is approximately 1,890 feet (576m) above sea level. According to the US Census Bureau, Crossville has a total area of 15.1 square miles, of which 14.7 is land and 0.3 square miles is water. Cumberland County covers 685 square miles. Interstate 40 runs through the county and connects Crossville to Knoxville, 70 miles to the east, and Nashville, 110 miles to the west. The 80,000 acre Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, Ozone Falls State Natural Area, Cumberland County State Park, and Obed River Park offer opportunity for local exploration of geographic resources.

Two of the many lakes and water recreation areas in Cumberland County Culture Crossville offers opportunities to experience the arts in the traditional definition of visual, performing, and literary arts. Visual arts organizations and individuals expand the entire spectrum of mediums: painting, quilting, weaving, clay, metal, basketry, and gardening. The Plateau Creative Arts Center houses a gallery of local artist works, classes, and workshops. Music can be heard in many settings. Youth and adults perform in chamber, brass, bluegrass, country, rock, and gospel venues. The Cumberland County Community Band performs seasonally. The Cumberland County Playhouse (CCP), “Tennessee's Family Theater” is one of the ten largest professional theaters in rural America. It serves more than 165,000 visitors annually with two indoor stages. This non-profit resource has been a community fixture for fifty years. In addition to outstanding performances, CCP is dedicated to promoting the arts through an educational youth program called Triple Threat (T3 Sing Dance Act). The historic Palace

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Theatre, opened in 1938 and recently renovated, hosts musicians, theatrical productions, and community forums in an Art-Deco atmosphere.

Cumberland County Playhouse Palace Theater Youth and adults have a range of dance, yoga, tumbling studios, and ballroom events. No season is complete without the Cumberland County Fair, the Homestead Apple Festival, the weekend flea market, holiday parades, Trunk or Treat, classic cars at Cruise Night, an Oktoberfest, Taste of Crossville, and St. Raphael's own Strawberry Festival in May. Recreation Crossville bills itself as “The Golf Capital of Tennessee” featuring twelve courses. Newly created Centennial Park offers tennis courts, dog park, regulation horseshoe pits, softball and baseball fields, track, and a skateboarding area. For the racing enthusiasts, there is a drag strip and a quarter mile raceway for stock cars. The United States Chess Federation is headquartered in Crossville. Hiking, bike riding, swimming, camping, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting round off outdoor recreational activities. Many full service restaurants provide a wide array of foods, including BBQ, and with a thirty minute drive, more choices abound in Cookeville.

One of many golf courses Centennial park Crossville soccer facility Government, Medical and Other Information Data from the 2010 census records Cumberland County with a population of 56,053. 96.8% are Caucasian, 2.33% Hispanic/Latino, 0.42% Asian, 0.29% Black or African American. Three towns comprise the county: Crossville (pop. 11,022), Crab Orchard (pop. 752), and Pleasant Hill (pop. 563). Average age is 48.

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The county has grown as a retirement mecca. Three top retirement clusters are: Fairfield Glade, Uplands Village, and Lake Tansi. These areas are greatly responsible for physical and economic growth. There is a recent initiative by the City of Crossville and Cumberland County to attract more industry. Cumberland Medical Center (CMC) is a fully accredited 189-bed hospital with 24-hour emergency department coverage. It recently merged with Covenant Health of Knoxville, increasing local access to the region's top specialists. The Cumberland County Commission has nine districts. Each of the three towns has a mayor and a city/town council. The county is heavily Republican. Recently, single-stream recycling was implemented. Local property taxes are low. There is no state income tax. However, Tennessee has state sales and local sales tax with a personal income tax on interest and dividends. Schools, Universities, Museums and Newspapers There are nine elementary schools (K-8) and two high schools. Cumberland County High School has a graduation rate of 84% and Stone Memorial High School 92%. Roane State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology are located in Crossville. Major colleges and universities such as Tennessee Technological University and The University of Tennessee are within easy commuting distance.

Cumberland County High School Navy Blue Angel jet in front of CCHS

Stone Memorial High School

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Cumberland Homesteads Tower, Military Memorial Museum, Pioneer Hall Museum and Cumberland County Archives & Heritage Center offer opportunity for ongoing education and a glimpse into the past. Finally, the new Art Circle Public Library, faced with local Crab Orchard Sandstone, has become the county's new living room ..a place for all to read, learn and grow. Programs, services, technology, and entertainment are free and accessible.

Art Circle Public Library The Crossville Chronicle is the local newspaper which is published three times per week. The Knoxville News Sentinel and Nashville Tennessean are also available.

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Acknowledgements

Vestry Linda LeBreux, Senior Warden Randy Furtick, Junior Warden Sue Corless Barbara Davis Sandra Havens Harrison Dick Northrop Ann Pelikan Priscilla Sutton Dan Tindall

Search Committee Dan Tindall, Chairman Pat Benegar, Secretary Gordon Davis, Chaplain Flory Dunigan Joan Gittings Dave Jaeger Bettie Nye Charlene Ross

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Useful Websites

St. Raphael’s Web Site……………………………………………http:// www.straphael.dioet.org Diocese of East Tennessee Web Site………………………http://www.dioet.org/ Crossville Art Circle Public Library………………………….http://www.artcirclelibrary.info/ Crossville Chamber of Commerce…………………………..http://crossville-chamber.com City of Crossville………………………………………………………http://www.crossvilletn.gov/ Cumberland County High School……………………………..http://cchs.ccschools.k12tn.net/ Cumberland Adult Reading Council (CARC)……………..http://carcliteracy.org/ El Hogar…………………………………………………………………. http://www.elhogar.org/about/

Episcopal Relief Organization………………………………….http://www.episcopalrelief.org

Roane State Community College……….……………………http://www.roanestate.edu/?6260- Cumberland-County-Center Stone Memorial High School…………………………………..http://smhspanthers.k12tn.net/ Tennessee Genealogy Site………………………………………www. http://tngenweb.org University of Tennessee………………………………………….http://www.tennessee.edu/ Tennessee Technological University………………………. https://www.tntech.edu/

Tennessee College of Applied Technology………...... http://www.tcatcrossville.edu/ Tennessee Assessment Web Site http://www.assessment.cot.tn.gov/RE_Assessment/SelectCounty.aspx

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