One hundred and twenty-fourth Annual Meeting of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Wellesley, Massachusetts

2016 Annual Reports

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Staff Rector The Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole ...... [email protected] Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership The Rev. Margaret Schwarzer ...... [email protected] Assistant Rector for Youth and Family The Rev. Catherine Healy ...... [email protected] Pastoral Associate The Rev. Karen Vickers Budney ...... [email protected] Parish Administrator Katharine L. Clark ...... [email protected] Music Minister Helen Ward Mannix ...... [email protected] Financial Secretary Ruth Hubert ...... [email protected] Christian Learning Coordinator Susan Jackson ...... [email protected] Director of Youth Choirs Amanda Kern ...... [email protected] Sexton Steve Killeen ...... [email protected] Assistant Sextons Bill Clover and Matthew Killeen Vestry Members & Committee Heads (Terms expire on the date of the Annual Meeting) Christian Learning Will Nystrom | 2017 • 508/785-9083 • [email protected] Clerk Sarah Harris | 2018 • 781/446-6355 • [email protected] Communications Nancy Hancock | 2019 • 508/308-8731 • [email protected] Fellowship Jenny Sawyer | 2019 • 781/235-1145 • [email protected] Finance Alan Joachim | 2019 • 781/237-2032 • [email protected] Membership Becky Hamlin | 2019 • 508/785-0405 • [email protected] Outreach Debbie Osborn | 2018 • 781/235-4315 • [email protected] Personnel Paul Merry | 2018 • 781/235-6223 • [email protected] Property Matt King | 2017 • 781/237-0870 • [email protected] Stewardship Herb Manning | 2017 • 781/237-1881 • [email protected] Treasurer Arnout Eikeboom | 2018 • 781/235-1052 • [email protected] Wardens Lynda Sperry | 2016 • 781/237-1106 • [email protected] Michael Vanin | 2018 • 781/762-3009 • [email protected] Worship Winnie Faust | 2018 • 781/235-2226 • [email protected] Volunteer Staff Josepha Dermer, George Dummer, Margarethe Kulke, Leslie Lee, Caren Parker, Sandra Rigney, Jenny Sawyer, Laura Stettner, Harriet Thompson, and Beverly Wood.

Contents

Agenda ...... 1 The Hymn “Sing of Andrew,” Wellesley’s Kelton...... 2 Staff Reports...... 3 Report of the Rector...... 3 Report of the Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership. . 4 Report of the Assistant Rector for Youth and Family...... 6 Report of the Music Minister ...... 7 Wardens’ Reports 2016 Year in Review ...... 9 Wardens’ Report ...... 16 Montessori School Report ...... 19 Parish Register ...... 20 Nominating Committee Report ...... 21 Vestry Reports Christian Learning Report ...... 25 Communications Report ...... 25 Fellowship Report ...... 27 Financial Report and Budget (see insert) Membership Report ...... 28 Lay Pastoral Care Report ...... 29 Outreach Report ...... 29 Personnel Report ...... 31 Property Report ...... 31 Stewardship Report ...... 32 St. Andrew’s Legacy Society Report ...... 33 Worship Report ...... 33 Altar Guild Report ...... 34 Lay Eucharistic Ministry Report ...... 35 Memorial Rose Garden Report ...... 36

124th Annual Meeting January 29, 2017 11:00am – 12:30pm Agenda

1. Singing of the Hymn (page 2) ...... 11:00am 2. A Question: What is your spiritual resolution in 2017? ...... 11:05am 3. Call to Order and Opening Prayer ...... 11:15am 4. Reading of the Warrant 5. Quorum and Election of Parliamentarian 6. Vote to Approve Bylaw Changes...... 11:18am 7. Filing of Annual Reports by Title...... 11:20am 8. Report from the Nominating Committee, Nominations from the Floor and Election...... 11:25am Ansley Martin, Chair 9. Financial Reports...... 11:35am Finance Chair Remarks Alan Joachim Treasurer’s Report Arnout Eikeboom Investment Committee Report Alan Joachim on behalf of Kevin McClintock Stewardship Report Herb Manning Presentation of 2017 Operating Budget Alan Joachim 10. St. Andrew’s Strategic Plan...... 11:55am Background and Goals Deepening Our Faith Worship and Music Children and Youth College and Adult Faith in Action: Outreach and Inreach Sharing Our Faith: Membership, Fellowship, Volunteering, and Communications Sustaining the Vision: Finance, Property, and Human Resources Questions and Answers 11. New Business...... 12:28pm 12. Closing Prayer and Blessing ...... 12:29pm 13. Adjournment...... 12:30pm

2016 Annual Meeting Agenda 1 2 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Staff Reports Report of the Rector

As I look back over 2016 I enthusiasm. The church school and young people’s have a sense of the Holy Spirit programs for which Cat is responsible have been being at work at St. Andrew’s, key factors in attracting some of our new families leading us into a new chapter to the parish. And very importantly, both Margaret in the life of our parish. Over and Cat have developed many pastoral relation- the last few months, parishio- ships, which have helped strengthen the sense of ners have been commenting connectedness in our parish family. The Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole to me about a sense of vital- The second strong indication of the parish’s ity and excitement in the parish. They have talked openness to discern how the Holy Spirit is leading about the new programs we have been doing such us into the next chapter of our life has been the de- as Adult Christian Learning and the Turkey Trot. velopment of the strategic plan by the vestry over Longstanding parishioners have mentioned that the last year. The priority of the plan is to continue every Sunday there seem to be new faces in the to deepen the faith of our existing members and congregation. And certainly, since the beginning of to attract new members to the church. There have the new program year in September, we have had been a number of inputs into the development of new people coming to visit St. Andrew’s on Sunday the strategic plan, which will be used to guide the in numbers that I have not seen since I arrived in parish for the next five years. These include the re- 2013. Forty-five adults and children have joined sults of the parish survey undertaken at the end of the parish since September and each Sunday we 2015, the collective wisdom and experience of the have others who are “checking us out.” vestry and clergy, the results of a widespread na- Behind this sense of enthusiasm experienced Be- tional survey undertaken by the Episcopal Church, hind this sense of enthusiasm experienced by exist- and the vision statement developed by the vestry ing parishioners and the attraction of new parish- at the beginning of the planning process. It was ioners, lies the hard work and faithfulness, by lay interesting to see that the priorities of the vestry’s people and clergy alike, which are recorded in the vision for the parish were matched by the priorities pages of this annual report. I also believe the ener- identified by the wider congregation in the parish gy at St. Andrew’s is reflective of a desire and com- survey. The vision statement is as follows: mitment by our parish to be open to how the Holy Our vision is to grow our parish in breadth and Spirit is leading us to proclaim afresh the Gospel depth by strengthening our worship, community in our particular context. This openness to grow in and ministries. Our hope is to deepen the faith of our faith and to share Christ’s love has been made existing members and attract new people to our evident in several important ways. The first is the parish so that they can experience Christ’s love. We parish’s continued commitment to support the new wish to help people recognize their God given tal- clergy team. 2016 was the first full year of ministry ents and use them to serve God and their neighbor. at St. Andrew’s of Margaret Schwarzer, the associ- Although the scope of the plan is to help guide ate rector for adult formation and membership, and the parish over the next five years, the very devel- Cat Healy, the assistant rector for youth and family. opment of the plan has already begun to result in Both Margaret and Cat have brought new ideas, new initiatives to strengthen the parish. To name energy, and programs to the parish. Margaret’s new but a few, these include: a new welcome booklet ideas for adult formation, including Taizé style ser- and a shepherding program for newcomers, orga- vices, outside speakers, the women’s retreat and, of nized by the membership committee; the introduc- course, the Turkey Trot, have all been greeted with tion of a monthly informal service on Sundays at

2016 Staff Reports 3 5pm, which will begin in February; a new “faith the church, and on personnel, financial, and data- and practice” series focusing on bringing faith into base issues. Lynda’s leadership has been a great our daily lives, organized by the adult formation blessing to St. Andrew’s. I would also like to thank committee; a new vestry position to represent the the members of the vestry, who serve as the heads church school, which is such an important part of of our different ministries, for their commitment our church life; and a new music committee to fur- and leadership during the past year, and especially ther enhance our outstanding music program. those vestry members who are completing their Finally, I would like to thank our wardens, terms: Will Nystrom (Christian learning), Herb Lynda Sperry and Michael Vanin, with whom I Manning (stewardship), and Matt King (property). have had the privilege of working over the last As we look forward to the year ahead I believe year. I feel we have been very blessed to have two that we are richly blessed by God in our lay leader- such talented and hard-working wardens who ship and the widespread involvement of so many truly love this parish. In particular, I would like to of you in the life of the parish. I feel a sense of hope thank Lynda, who completes her term as warden and excitement as we continue our spiritual jour- at the annual meeting, for her dedication and hard ney together into a deeper relationship with God work over the last three years. All of us who have and our neighbor. worked with Lynda will know that her enthusiasm, follow-through, hard work, and attention to the Yours in Christ, important details are second to none! Over the last three years, as well as working on a range of very visible ministries, she has worked tirelessly be- hind the scenes on important matters, such as our The Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole relationships with organizations who rent space at

Report of the Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership

In 2016, we have expanded ture monthly. Our 9am Christian Learning series, participation in our traditional which meets approximately 28 times per year, has education classes while add- also increased in the number and diversity of its ing new programs, retreats, members. Classes average 20 members per class, liturgies, and field trips. In and we’ve had over 70 people attend a Christian particular, we have created op- Learning class this year. Weekly Lenten dinners portunities to deepen the daily and programs are going strong with an average The Rev. Margaret Schwarzer practice of our Christian faith participation of 40 parishioners each week, and our and Christian values, while we have travelled out- three Taizé-style Services had an average atten- side of St. Andrew’s for events that have increased dance of 45 people each. Our second Blue Christ- our capacity to be thoughtful and engaged 21st mas Service, with an attendance of 18, was solemn century Christians. and meaningful.

Adult Christian Learning New Adult Formation Opportunities With our monthly Bible Circles, and Adrian’s lead- Since January 2016, our adult learning and forma- ership of our monthly Men’s Bible Study, we now tion committee has been noticing a growing spiri- have an average of 35 parishioners studying scrip- tual hunger in our parish. Parishioners told us they

4 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting wanted to engage their faith not only in intellectual in the fall and a student mental health training ways, but also in daily, practical ways. In our new scheduled for February 2017, along with material “Faith and Practice Series”, we gather after the support for a strong recruitment and welcome to 10am service to engage each other in conversation, new and returning students. Wellesley women reflection, and spiritual exercises. Our first two of- continue to teach in church school, sing in our adult ferings, “Engaging the Lord’s Prayer More Deeply” choir, and read at our services. This year’s 20 active and “How to Visit a Sick Friend” had more than 25 members receive a weekly blurb from Catherine people each. Three more offerings are planned in Healy and me, and we have met students for coffee February, March, and April. In the fall, 61 of us also and conversations, bible study, brunches, prayer, began Advent by participating in the Wellesley Tur- and cookie-making. This year, we are sponsoring key Trot. Team St. Andrew’s raised money for char- a Wellesley student, Anna Page, for ordination, a ity, inspired each other to go the distance, and won 2016 graduate was baptized, and a current student a prize for the largest team (!). Our April Women’s was confirmed. Our ministry with and to Wellesley Retreat, and our November “Beyond Words” field women is going strong. trip to Boston College’s newly opened McMullen Museum were also well subscribed, collectively Membership Committee bringing 50 people together for retreat or reflection. It has been a pleasure to work with Becky Hamlin, chair, and the other members of our membership Adult Learning and Formation Committee committee this year. Becky Hamlin’s enthusiasm for Our adult learning and formation committee and hospitality has added many new elements to mem- I shape the mission of Christian education for bership work, including an excellent updated “Wel- adults at St. Andrew’s. I am thankful for the service come Booklet”, a new shepherding program, and a and creativity of all our members who served in party (at the Rectory) for newcomers who became 2016: Jennifer Bonniwell, Charlie Curtis, Marga- active members in 2013 and 2014. Please see Becky’s rethe Kulke, Ansley Martin, Shannon Monaghan, report for more details. I’m thankful to be the clergy Will Nystrom, Bob Prensner, Paul Shellito, Laura liaison for this committee. My main responsibilities lie Stettner, and Michael Vanin. Special thanks go to in contacting newcomers by e-mail or phone, so that Margarethe Kulke, who co-leads our Bible Circles, they have both a lay and a clergy welcome, and meet- and to our outgoing chair, Will Nystrom. Will’s ing newcomers who have questions. Our chair and I enthusiasm for trying new models of ministry has both keep track of the seekers, newcomers, and newly made 2016 dynamic and vigorous. This year, our matriculated active members, helping to be sure that vestry approved the addition of a vestry position everyone is welcomed and that everyone finds a place dedicated to adult education, and our nominating at St. Andrew’s. committee has asked Peter Fergusson to fill this po- sition; I look forward to serving with him. Finally, I Onward! want to thank our rector, Adrian Robbins-Cole for Yours in Christ, his ongoing strong support of adult Christian learn- ing. It is wonderful to be a part of his clergy team at St. Andrew’s.

Wellesley College Ministry The Reverend Margaret K. Schwarzer In 2016, our Wellesley College ministry benefitted from a diocesan grant we secured with the Rever- end Sarah Robbins-Cole, Chaplain of the Protestant Ministry at Wellesley College. This $4,150 grant has enabled us to offer a day-long student retreat

2016 Staff Reports 5 Report of the Assistant Rector for Youth and Family

Dear St. Andrew’s parish family, Our Rite-13 program for youth in grades 6 and 7 This has been a thrilling year is ably led this year by Wendy Barry, John Breedis, for children’s and youth Ingrid Houghton, and Ansley Martin. Rite-13 is ministries at St. Andrew’s. I enjoying a raucous and joyful year, with highlights offer my report with gratitude including a fall lock-in and a gathering to make for the amazing work that the apple pies for the Wellesley Food Pantry just before Holy Spirit is doing in this Thanksgiving. Please thank Wendy, John, Ingrid, and place, and with particular Ansley for their faithful, good-humored leadership. The Rev. Catherine (Cat) Healy thanks for the staff and volun- In 2016, St. Andrew’s celebrated the confirma- teers who give so much of their time to our young- tions of eleven youth and one adult, as well as the est parishioners. reception into the Episcopal Church of two adults Our church school continues to thrive, and who had been previously confirmed in other Chris- remains instrumental in attracting new families to tian traditions. There are 22 eighth-graders enrolled the parish. We are blessed with a diverse crew of 36 in confirmation preparation this fall, and teaching church school teachers and youth leaders, includ- them is one of the highlights of my role in Christian ing middle- and high-school students, Wellesley formation at St. Andrew’s. We are looking for- College students, young adults, parents, and ward to our spring retreat at the Barbara C. Harris grandparents. We continue to use the Weaving God’s Camp & Conference Center in New Hampshire this Promises curriculum for grades K-5 and the Rite-13 spring, and to our confirmation service on October curriculum for grades 6-7, with great success. The 7, 2017 (location to be announced). I am especially church school was also active in outreach in 2016, grateful to Anna Page and Emma Carter-LaMarche, raising funds for Heifer International during Lent the assistant teachers for the confirmation class, and collecting books for the Blackstone Innovation and to all the parents who have served as chaper- School library, which is run by volunteers from ones for our class meetings. our sister parish of St. Stephen’s in Boston, during Our high-school youth group, co-led by Marie Advent. Dunell and me, continues to meet biweekly for Children’s music ministries at St. Andrew’s are food, fellowship, and conversations about faith. also growing and thriving, led by children’s music Highlights of this past fall included an overnight director Amanda Kern. During church school on tent camping trip, laser tag, and ice skating at Bos- Sunday mornings, Amanda leads music time for ton Common Frog Pond. The youth of St. Andrew’s Kids’ Place (toddlers and preschoolers), Sing & are active in worship, with 24 youth participating Play for grades K-2, and JAM for grades 3-5. The in our acolyte ministry under the capable leader- junior choir for grades 1-8 has contributed beauti- ship of Jennifer Olivetti. They are also engaged in ful musical offerings in worship throughout the both inreach and outreach. In service to the par- year, most notably a number from Godspell in May ish, they volunteer their time to assist with church (which they also performed at the Grace Knight school, Bargain Haul, the Christmas pageant, and Babson showcase) and Rodney, the Church Mouse, a the Little Angels’ Gift Shop; in service to others out- new operetta composed by parishioner Liz Dean, side the parish, they have given their youth group in November. The 2016 Christmas pageant was also meeting time to write letters to children at El Hogar a great success. Special thanks are due to Debbie (the school and orphanage in Honduras sponsored Alexander, Holly Boland, Judith Boland, Liz Dean, by St. Andrew’s) and cook meals for the Welles- and Katherine Roer for all their work on pageant ley Food Pantry. We look forward to organizing a preparation. youth mission trip for spring or summer 2018.

6 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting The church school committee shapes the mis- current vestry member for Christian learning, and sion of Christian learning for children and youth the Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole, our rector, for their at St. Andrew’s, and to provide many fellowship ongoing support of Christian formation for all ages. opportunities for families with children, includ- Finally, I would like to offer abundant thanks for ing an All Hallows’ Eve service and potluck in the ministries of staff members Susan Jackson and October, Family Cookies & Carols in December, Amanda Kern, whose organization, good humor, and all-ages events during Holy Week. Susan and and skill ensure that the Christian learning com- I are thankful for the service of all the committee munity at St. Andrew’s remains an innovative, members who participated in 2016: Debbie Alex- organized, and joyful place. Thank you, Susan and ander, Jennifer Bonniwell, Karin Breedis, Megan Amanda! Burns, Ingrid Houghton, Jennifer Martin, Karen McAdams, Karen Pekowitz, and Heather Schaefer. Respectfully submitted, We were also thrilled when the St. Andrew’s vestry approved the addition of a vestry position specific to children and youth. The nominating committee has asked Jennifer Martin to run for this open posi- The Rev. Catherine (Cat) Healy tion in 2017. We are grateful to Will Nystrom, our

Report of the Music Minister In June of 2017 I will com- members travel for work or pleasure, or have fam- plete my tenth year as music ily commitments, and therefore can only sing on a minister at St. Andrew’s. limited basis. The senior choir at Instead of our usual Lenten Choral Evensong we St. Andrew’s has 28 members, sang for Catherine Healy’s Ordination on February including our five paid section 27. Leonardo Ciampa was our guest organist. leaders, who are either pres- During Holy Week the senior choir sang on Helen Ward Mannix ently students or are recent Maundy Thursday, the Saturday Vigil, and two graduates of music conservatories. In June, our services on Easter Sunday at 9 and 11. We sang tenor section leader, Michael Sansoni, left and we Randall Thompson’s Alleluia and This joyful Easter- hired Ryan Brock who is a graduate of Carnegie tide harmonized by Charles Wood. The junior choir Mellon University in Pittsburgh. We also replaced joined us at the 9am service. We welcomed a brass our bass section leader, Joshua Scheid, with Will quartet on Easter Sunday led by James Mosher and Hurwitz who is a senior at The Boston Conservato- sang G.F. Handel’s “Alleluia Chorus” from Messiah. ry. We have three Wellesley College students in our The Wellesley College Choir sang at our 10am choir this year: Katie Hodges, Alice Palmer and, on service on April 17th. Joey Sullivan led our Roga- a limited basis, Demilade Adeboye. We welcomed tion Day Procession in May on the celtic drum, congregation member Al Dubé, into the tenor sec- joined by Liz Alexander on fiddle. The last Sunday tion last spring. As usual, we add to our numbers for the senior choir was June 5. on special occasions with extra singers from our The senior choir began rehearsal, as usual, congregation and professionals whom I hire. The September 8, the Thursday after Labor Day. Our section leaders are essential to maintain the qual- first Sunday, was September. 11. Iain Massie played ity of our program as many of our congregation the pipes for us on St. Andrew’s Day. Liz Dean, a

2016 Staff Reports 7 member of our senior choir, composed an operetta Jonathan Ambrosino tunes and maintains our for tenor, soprano, and junior choir, called Rodney, organ regularly, as does Tony McKenna our three the Church Mouse, which was performed during the pianos. 10am service. Our junior choir director, Amanda Kern, contin- Our ninth annual service of Advent Lessons and ues to be an invaluable asset to this congregation Carols took place on Sunday, December 11. We becoming more involved with the church school had 30 singers in our choir that evening. Thomas and directing the junior choir. Not only is she be- Handel was our guest organist. loved by the children she most ably directs, but she The junior choir, once again, sang at our 5pm ser- also willingly lent her beautiful soprano voice to vice on Christmas Eve joined by an intergeneration- the senior choir on many occasions. al choir and our section leaders led by our junior choir director, Amanda Kern. The senior choir, with 26 members, sang at the 10pm Christmas Eve ser- vice with music by Bob Chilcott and Harold Darke. Helen Ward Mannix A string quartet, led by violist Harold Lieberman, played preludes and postludes and accompanied hymns and our communion anthem. Photo: Peter Lull

8 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Wardens’ Reports

2016 Year in Review January Worship • Feast of the Epiphany and Holy Baptism Literature of the Hebrew Scriptures: Book of Job, on Christmas II (January 3) • Epiphany Fireside Chapters 1-5 • Monthly meeting of Men’s Bible Service on Christmas II (January 3) • Altar Guild Study continues Holy Eucharist and commissioning of the direc- College • St. Andrew’s and Wellesley College Prot- tor (Cynthia Scott) and assistant director (Laura estant chaplaincy receive a $4,500 congregational Brown MacKinnon) and induction of new mem- grant to work together bers (January 14) • Monthly Holy Eucharist at Youth/Children • Church school, Rite-13, confirma- North Hill on the third Thursday of the month tion prep, high school youth group spring pro- continues • Weekday Silent Contemplative gramming begins on January 10 Prayer at 8:40am continues Outreach • Wellesley’s 16th annual Martin Lu- Vestry • Nominating committee announces 2016 ther King Day breakfast, featuring Dr. Yves Slate: Lynda Sperry, Warden; Arnout Eikeboom, Solomon-Fernandez, Interim President of Mass Treasurer; Nancy Hancock, Communications; Bay Community College • Service opportunity Becky Hamlin, Membership; Al Joachim, Fi- at Blackstone Innovation School on MLK Day • nance; Sarah Harris, Clerk; Jane Givens and Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen schedule contin- Tim Raeke, Nominating Committee; Nancy ues monthly dinner on every fourth Tuesday • Hancock and Herb Manning, Diocesan Repre- Coats for Kids winter campaign ends sentatives; Donna Kell and Steve Taylor, Deanery Fellowship • Epiphany Fireside Potluck Dinner fol- Delegates • Vestry approves a $1,257,696 bal- lowing the Epiphany Fireside Service • Monthly anced budget with an additional $111,500 trans- coffee hour after 8am service continues ferred from 2015 to be used for building proj- Property • Weekly recycling by volunteers contin- ects, outreach and building contingency fund • ues Delegation led by clergy attend diocesan mission Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: H is strategy forum • Budget forum led by David for Hawk by Helen Macdonald • Men’s selec- Hamlin, vestryperson for finance, and Jane tion: The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History Givens, treasurer, held to review 2015 financials of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by and 2016 budget (January 24) • 123rd Annual David I. Kertzer • Community read: Waking up Meeting held on January 31, congregation asked White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race by to identify a 2015 highlight for St. Andrew’s Debby Irving Christian Learning • Sunday Christian Learning Series: The Social Gospel of the 19th Century (Janu- February ary 10, 17); The Lord’s Prayer (January 24, 31) • Worship • Ordination of Rev. Catherine Healy to Inquirer’s Class summarizing the core history, the Sacred Order of Priests, Rt. Rev. Bishop Alan spirituality, and theology of the Episcopal tradi- M. Gates presiding (February 27) • Ash Wednes- tion offered over four Sundays starting Janu- day Services with Imposition of Ashes (February ary 17• Bible Circle discussion on the Wisdom 10) at 7:30 am, noon and 7:30pm • Ashes to Go

2016 Wardens’ Report 9 at Wellesley train station and at Peet’s on Ash Membership • Chat with Rector held on February 7 Wednesday morning (February 10) • Silent con- Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: Plainsong templative prayer at 8:45am during Lent begins by Kent Haruf • Men’s selection: You Can’t Make Vestry • Commissioning of new vestry members This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Mar- and thanking of off-going vestry members (Feb- riage of Sports and Television by Al Michaels ruary 7) • Parish survey readout (February 28) • New vestrypersons welcomed at vestry meeting March • Retreat preparation: strategic planning process Worship • Scouting Sunday on Lent IV (March 6) • Christian Learning • Inquirers Class continues • Instructional Eucharist at 5pm service on Lent IV Bible Circle: Book of Job, Chapters 28, 38-42 • (March 6) • Collection for Easter memorial flow- Sunday Christian Learning Series: Lent’s Spiri- ers • The Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion tual Landscape: Fasting (February 14); Yearning of our Lord Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday (March and Temptaion (February 21); Sin (February 28) • 20) • Holy Week services: Taizé-style service Wednesday Evening Lenten Series on Love and on Monday evening (March 21); Stations of the Adversity: Love and Adversity in Metaphysical Po- Cross on Tuesday evening (March 22); Contem- etry (February 17), God and Harry Potter: Consider- plative Holy Eucharist at 7:30am and A Service ing Snape (February 24) • Public Affairs Forum: of Tenebrae at 7:30pm on Wednesday (March 23); Middle Eastern Policy with Nadim Shehadi, Direc- Maundy Thursday Liturgy followed by over- tor of the Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean night prayer vigil (March 24); Good Friday Ser- Studies at Tufts University (February 21) vices at noon and 7:30pm (March 25); and Holy College • Discernment committee formed to help Saturday Service in the Children’s Chapel at 9am Wellesley College student in discerning a call and The Great Vigil of Easter: Holy Eucharist at to Episcopal ministry • Brunch with Wellesley 7:30pm (March 26) • Festival Holy Easter cel- College students (February 7) • St. Andrew’s and ebration (March 27) at 9am and 11am with brass Wellesley College share a grant to build connec- quartet tions between the two communities Vestry • Work on parish strategic plan begins at the Youth/Children • Lenten Rising Out of Poverty alms- vestry retreat, which took place at St. Andrew’s giving project for Heifer International begins • on March 5 • Meeting to revitalize the Legacy Church school classes for grades 3-5 combined Society on March 16 • Testing of online pay- during ski season • In recognition of families ments using Vanco Payment Systems begins with infants and toddlers, Babies’ Place (infant Christian Learning • Wednesday Evening Lenten changing and quiet room) and Kids’ Place (tod- Series on Love and Adversity continues: Pray- dler and pre-school playroom) publicized in the ing Our Experiences of Love and Adversity with leaflet Bethany House of Prayer Companions (March 2), Fellowship • Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Transformed by Love: Modern Missioners to El Hogar (February 9) • Rev. Catherine Healy ordination (March 9), Love and Suffering in the Exodus Narra- reception (February 27) • Downton Abbey break- tives (March 16) • Bible Circle discussion on Book fast after the 8am service (March 6) of Ecclesiastes, Chapters 1-3, 12 • Sunday Chris- Outreach • Souper Bowl can collection for Wellesley tian Learning Series: Lent’s Spiritual Landscape Food Pantry (Feburary 7) • Family Promise Me- continues: Prayer (March 13); Practicing Resurrec- trowest workweek February 7-14 • Lenten Rising tion (March 20) Out of Poverty almsgiving project to support 107 Youth/Children • Scouts’ Sundae Fruit Bar at coffee students at El Hogar begins hour (March 6) • Church school baking party Communications • Rev. Adrian Robbins-Coles fea- and bake sale for Heifer International (March 12 tured in WellesleyWeston Magazine’s Spring 2016 and 13) • Palm Sunday children’s procession and issue celebration • Passover Seder Potluck on Maundy

10 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Thursday • Good Friday Children’s Service and Outreach • El Hogar receives over $14,000 from Hot Cross Buns • Easter Egg hunt at 10am on Lenten almsgiving project • Parishioners raise Easter Sunday $3,700 for the 7th Walk Away Homelessness in Property • Interior painting of rectory after previous support of Family Promise Metrowest winter’s damage complete Nominating Committee • Work begins on 2017 slate Communications • Rev. Catherine Healy featured in for vestry and representative positions The Wellesley Townsman Fellowship • 75+ parishioners attend Intergenera- Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: The tional Tea hosted by Elizabeth Robbins-Cole for Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud • Men’s her diocesan Youth Leadership Program project selection: Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam (April 2) Membership • Newcomers brunch held on April 3 in April Room 2 with 3 adult newcomers and 2 children Worship • Amy Cook, guest preacher on Easter II in attendance (April 3) and Missioner for Education, Forma- Property • Landscaping at rectory complete tion, and Discipleship for our diocese, acts out Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection; Death Gospel reading, Luke 24 • Wellesley College Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather • Men’s Choir featured at 10am service on Easter IV selection: Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads (April 17) by Paul Theroux Vestry • Work on 2016-2107 program calendar be- gins • Vestry approves parochial report • Dis- May cussion on by-law changes begin with the desire Worship • Rogation Day celebration on Easter VI to change the warden’s length of service from (May 1) with traditional Celtic music • Altar two consecutive two-year terms to one three- Guild Ascension Day service (May 12) • Pente- year term • Music committee, headed by Wardie cost celebration and Holy Communion celebra- Mannix, formed to support and strengthen our tion, for those who attended Holy Communion music ministry prep (May 15) • Trinity Sunday, Rite -13 gradua- Christian Learning • Women’s retreat, Working the tion blessing (May 22) Soil of Our Lives: Cultivating Our Wisdom in a Vestry • $75,000 bequest from the estate of Margaret Changing World, held at Bethany House of Prayer Fager gratefully added to the endowment • Dis- (April 9) attended by 18 women• Bible Circle cernment committee recommends that Wellesley discussion on Book of Ruth, Chapters 1-4 • Sun- College student Anna Page be nominated for day Christian Learning Series: Viktor Frankl’s postulancy for the priesthood • Vestry inter- Man’s Search for Meaning (April 10, 17); Under- views Anna Page and unanimously agrees with standing Islam: Ways of Understanding Islam with the discernment committee’s recommendation • Professor Ali Asani (April 24) By-law changes discussed with plan for approval College • Wellesley College student bible study in early June • Strategic plan work continues • and cookie making (April 1) • Student brunch at Work of updating vestry job descriptions begins Wellesley College (April 17) • Bargain Haul accepts credit card payments Youth/Children • Heifer International receives over for the first time for the workers sale and parish $1,250 from the church school’s Lenten almsgiv- night ing project • Confirmation retreat at Barbara C. Christian Learning • Sunday Christian Learning Harris Camp (April 8-9) • Parents’ Night Out: Series: Understanding Islam: What Do Chris- Minions Party organized by Elizabeth Robbins- tian Communities Need to Know About Islam with Cole as part of her Youth Leadership Academy Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem Mazen (May fundraising project 8); A Christian Looks at the Quran with parishioner Carol Shedd (May 15); Brainstorming session for

2016 Wardens’ Report 11 2016-2017 topics (May 22) • Bible Circle con- 12) • Herb Manning fills the vacant steward- cludes with reflection of the Wisdom Literature ship vestry position thru January 2017 • Vestry of our Hebrew Scriptures as a canon members submit their ministry’s strategic plan • Youth/Children • Holy Communion prep and family Vestry gratefully accepts a mural of the creation dinner (May 11) • Junior choir and other youth story painted by Jessie Sawyer as her high school singers perform “All the Best” from Godspell at senior project Grace Knight Babson annual event (May 22), Christian Learning • Sunday Christian Learning concluding program year • Kids’ Place coffee Series: Sacred Time and Secular Power: Bells in the takes place for families with young children • Soundscape of Medieval Arthurian Romance lead Church school teacher recruitment begins by Wellesley College graduate Maddy Smith Outreach • Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger (June 12) (May 1) • Family Promise Metrowest workweek Youth/Children • Church school, Rite-13, and high May 22-29 • Request made for socks to be de- school youth group conclude on June 5 • 26 high livered on June 15 to Roseanna Means’s diabetic school seniors, 18 college seniors, and one PhD clients • Volunteers sought for B-READY after- candidate congratulated on their graduation • school program at St. Stephen’s Religious scouting award considered for 2016- Fellowship • Bargain Haul, our biggest fundraiser 2017 • Vacation Bible School: Cave Quest, post- headed by Grace Hoffmann and Molly Aitken, poned due to schedule conflicts takes place from May 1-7 and raises over $30,000 Outreach • El Hogar Executive Director presented • Friday night Bargain Haul Parish Night social with $14,000 check, amount raised for our Lenten and shopping • Parents’ Circle social on May 7 almsgiving project • Volunteers sought for St. hosted by the Martin family Stephen’s B-SAFE summer program support Membership • Successful Pimm’s Party held on May week (July 11-15) 15 at rectory for members who joined two to Fellowship • Church school celebration coffee hour three years ago with popsicles • Volunteers for fall fellowship Property • Recycling team thanked for their year- event sought round service • Volunteer recruitment for church Communications • Photo sessions in September and flower garden over summer October for the new photo directory announced Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: When Property • Church parking lot resurfaced • Exterior Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi • Men’s of rectory washed, painted selection: American Nations: A History of the Eleven Book Clubs • Men’s selection: The Complete Personal Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant Woodward Summer June Worship • 10am Ecumenical Services: August 7 ser- Worship • Recognition of church school teachers, vice at St. Andrew’s; August 14 at Wellesley Hills students and acolytes on Pentecost III (June 5) Congregational Church, Rev. Adrian Robbins- • Summer sabbatical for senior choir begins Cole, preacher; August 21 service at Wellesley after Pentecost III (June 5) • Summer schedule Village Church, United Church of Christ, Con- for Sunday services begins Pentecost III (June gregational • 10am Holy Eucharist begins again 5): 8am and 10am with no 5pm service • Guest Pentecost XV (August 28) preacher, Rev. Matthew Engleby, Executive Vestry • Work on parish strategic plan continues Director of El Hogar Ministries, on Pentecost IV • Stewardship committee meets throughout (June 12) summer to develop new materials and develop Vestry • By-law changes approved by vestry (June detailed plans for 2017 stewardship campaign, 1) and by the parish at a Special Meeting (June Strengthening our Spiritual Home • Vestry begins

12 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting 2017 budget process • Membership and com- Office • Six summer office volunteers thanked munications committees update new member Christian Learning • Sunday Christian Learning Se- welcome materials ries begins on September 18: The Second Century’s Communications • Work to identify requirements for Definition of Church: The Didache(September 18); new website platform begins St. Augustine’s Life and Doctrine (September 25) • Fellowship • Runners for St. Andrew’s Wellesley New Faith and Practice series to explore our faith Turkey Trot 5K team sought more intentionally announced Youth/Children • Elizabeth Robbins-Cole partici- Youth/Children • Church school , Rite-13, and junior pates in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachu- choir begin new program year on September 11 • setts’ Youth Leadership Academy mission trip High school youth group parents’ meeting held to Arizona • High school applicants sought for on September 11 • 27 participate in the Rite-13 Youth Leadership Academy and Diocesan Youth lock-in held from September 16 to September 17 Council • Classroom clean up by church school • High school youth group begins on Septem- committee members ber 18 • Nine members go on high school youth Outreach • 38 parishioners volunteer at group camping trip to Harold Parker State Park St. Stephen’s B-SAFE program during week of September 23-24 • Church school teacher train- July 11 through July 15, providing daily lunch ing and Rite-13 coffee for students and parents and hosting a field trip to Cochituate State Park held September 18 • Class of 2017 confirmation Property • Leases for classroom use by the Mon- parents meeting held September 25 • Kids’ Place tessori school enrichment teachers (contracted coffee takes place for families with young chil- through WMS) and Education Française Greater dren on September 25 Boston for 2017-2018 signed • Harvey Room College • Bible study led by Wellesley College stu- painted and woodwork refreshed • Deep clean- dent held September 11 and 25 ing of basement floors • Denton Road walkway Outreach • Request for a prison pen pal made • repointed • Parish hall emergency exit awning Launch of Helping Hands inreach initiative, rebuilt • Montessori school painted all class- whereby parishioners help each other in time of rooms, replaced office floor, replaced playground need fence, built new retaining wall, installed play turf Fellowship/Membership • Annual picnic held on (all improvements funded by WMS) September 11 after the 10am worship service in parish hall due to inclement weather • New September Welcome booklet available on Homecoming Worship • Sunday services at 8am, 10am, and 5pm Weekend • Coffee hour hosts sought • Coventry resume on Pentecost XVII (September 11) • supper group members sought Homecoming Weekend kicks off program year Communications • Parish asked to submit photos on Pentecost XVII (September 11) • Blessing of of summer memories for bulletin board • First Students on Pentecost XVIII (September 18) • photo session for the new directory takes place Senior choir begins new program year (Septem- September 28–October 1 ber 8) Property • Photos of St. Andrew’s life hung on base- Vestry • Nominating committee asks parish for ment hallways • Four summer flower garden input and nominees for vestry positions • Online watering volunteers thanked payments on website available starting Septem- Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: The Noise ber 1 • Vestry votes to split the Christian Learn- of Time by Julian Barnes • Men’s selection: Legacy ing vestry position into two: Adult Formation of Ashes: The History of the CIA by Tim Weiner and Children and Youth • Parishioners encour- aged to become members of The Legacy Society, St. Andrew’s planned gift/ bequest program

2016 Wardens’ Report 13 October offer lunch to the homeless on October 23 after Worship • Blessing of the Animals in the Sanctu- the 10am worship service • Family Promise Me- ary with intergenerational choir on Pentecost XX trowest work week October 2-9 • (October 2) at 5pm • All Hallows’ Eve liturgy at Communications • Second photo session for the new 5pm on Pentecost XXIV (October 30) directory takes place October 19-22 • Over 150 Vestry • Stewardship 2017 campaign begins on parishioners and families get their photos taken October 16 • Review of the executive summary by Lifetouch of the parish strategic plan • Second vote to Fellowship/Membership • Jenny Sawyer, fellowship, increase the number of vestrypersons, thus the and Becky Hamlin, membership, announce new Children and Youth vestry position is ap- season of Coventry Suppers with over 60 people proved signed up • Joint women’s luncheon with Village Property • Lease for classroom use by Wellesley Church hosted by St. Andrew’s held on October Music Academy for the 2017-2018 signed • Tool 11 with parishioner Emily Eveleth’s presentation shed replaced • Deposit made for new stone and discussion entitled So Much and More • 90 monument to be placed next to memorial rose parishioners attended Oktoberfest held in parish garden hall on October 22 • Parents’ Circle hosted by Christian Learning • New monthly men’s Bible Burns family on October 29 • Potluck dinner in study led by the rector begins October 1 • In- parish hall following All Hallows’ Eve liturgy on augural Faith and Practice session: Engaging the October 30 Lord’s Prayer More Deeply • Sunday Christian Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: The Wright Learning Series: St. Augustine’s Life and Doctrine Brothers by David McCullough and Midnight Sun continues (October 9); Christian Origins: East and by Jo Nesbo; Men’s selection: Hillbilly Elegy: A West—Christianity is an Eastern Faith (October Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. 16), Major Theological Differences: Mary, Baptism, Vance and Icons (October 23); Many Eastern Cousins: The Larger Eastern Church (October 30)• Bible Circles November meets on the second Tuesday (mornings) and Worship • All Saints’ Sunday service on All Saints Wednesdays (evenings) of each month in the (November 6) • Festival All-Parish Eucharist Harvey Room with this year’s topic: Reflecting on in celebration of Feast of St. Andrew on the last Epistles: The Letter to the Hebrews and Paul’s Letter Sunday after Pentecost (November 20) • Chil- to Philemon. First meeting discussion: Hebrews, dren’s operetta, Rodney, the Church Mouse by Chapters 1-2 Elizabeth Owens Dean, performed by youth on Youth/Church School • 12 members of the class of St. Andrew’s Day (November 20) • Thanksgiv- 2016 youth confirmed on October 15 at All Saints ing Day Eucharist celebrated at 10am • Prayer Parish, Brookline with Bishop Gayle Harris pre- request cards placed in pew • Blessing of the Ad- siding • Class of 2017 confirmation classes begin vent wreath begins on Advent I (November 27) October 16 Vestry • Parish by-laws approved by Standing College • Bible study held October 9 and 23 • Truly Committee with three minor changes on No- Yogurt, Truly Prayerful outing October 14 • Dis- vember 10 • Stewardship campaign includes cernment retreat co-lead by Rev. Sarah Robbins testimonials by parishioners at 8am and 10am Cole, Wellesley College Protestant chaplain, held services as well as written testimonials included on October 29 in the leaflet and weekly stewardship e-mails • Outreach • Over 45 parishioners participated in the Delegates (Nancy Hancock, Donna Kell (alter- Week of Service held October 20-25 featuring nate), and clergy) attend the 231th Convention of both inreach and outreach projects • Parishio- the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts (Novem- ners go into Boston to the common cathedral and ber 4-5) • Parish photo release policy published

14 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting in the leaflet • Plug Into St. Andrew’s ministry gloves, mittens requested • Coats for Kids coat fair takes place on November 13 in parish hall drive begins • 205 pledges for a total of $780,200 received by Fellowship • St. Andrew’s Day coffee hour with Commitment Sunday (November 13) • “Bring shortbread on November 20 • 60+ parishioners, a friend to church” held on St. Andrew’s Day ages 7 to 75, participate in the Wellesley Turkey (November 20) • Sale of floral wreaths used for Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day • Gathering of the St. Andrew’s Day by flower guild • Make up Greens on Saturday, November 26 at the home of photo sessions for the directory held on Novem- Luisa Hunnewell, followed by Advent wreath- ber 27 and December 4 making on Advent I (November 27) • Advent Property • Refurbishment of main church sign on wreath making potluck dinner after 5pm service Washington Street begins on Advent I (November 27) Christian Learning • Sunday Christian Learning Membership • Newcomers brunch held November Series: What Makes a Saint a Saint?: How the Ro- 6 in Room 2 with 12 adults and 9 children in at- man Catholic Church Celebrates Sainthood (Novem- tendance ber 13); How the Episcopal Church Acknowledges Book Clubs • Reading Mavens’ selection: The Whis- Sainthood (November 20); Celebrating our Patron: tler by John Grisham; Men’s selection: Devil in the St. Andrew (November 27) • Bible Circle discus- Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and sion Hebrews, Chapters 3-4 • Faith and Practice: the Dawn of a New America by Gilbert King How to Visit a Sick Friend (November 6) • Men’s Bible Study topic Sermon on the Mount: Spiritual December Values For Us to Live By • Adult forum on race Worship • Taizé-style service celebrated on Advent relations with speaker Michelle Chalmers, presi- II (December 4) at 5:45pm • Collection for Christ- dent of World of Wellesley, held on November 13 mas memorial flowers • Advent Choral Service • 30 parishioners attend field trip to McMullen of Lessons and Carols with Thomas Handel as Museum of Art to view Beyond Words, an exhibit guest organist, music by Boris Ord, John Tavener, of 200 medieval manuscripts on November 13 • John Joubert, and Jonathon Dove, followed by Inquirer, Seeker, Refresher class planning meet- candlelight reception on Advent III (December ing held November 20 11) at 5pm • Blue Christmas service held in Youth/Church School • Confirmation class lock-in children’s chapel on December 14 • Christmas held November 6 • 30 pies baked by 22 Rite-13 Pageant on Advent IV (December 18) • Christ- youth for Wellesley Food Pantry on November mas Eve services: 3pm The Nativity of Our Lord 20 • High school youth group trip to Laser Quest service, 5pm Holy Eucharist with intergenera- November 18 • 19 high school youth group tional choir, and 10pm Holy Eucharist service members prepare 20 meals for the Wellesley with adult choir and string quartet • Altar guild Food Pantry distributes poinsettia plants to parishioners • Outreach • Thanksgiving – Faith in Action food and Christmas Day Service at 10:30am socks drive to benefit Wellesley Food Pantry and Vestry • Vestry gratefully accepts a $200,000 be- Health Care Without Walls takes place all month quest from Alys and Norman Dorian, Legacy • Holiday dinner collections for St. Stephen’s pa- Society members, to provide financial assistance rishioners held throughout the month • Follow- to elderly parishioners • Committees continue ing 10am service on November 20, 72 Thanksgiv- work on 2017 budget • Stewardship campaign ing meals bagged for families at St. Stephen’s reports 2017 campaign goals within reach by • Family Promise Metrowest training held on year end • Nominating committee announces November 17 and workweek held November 2017 Slate: Nancy Hancock, Warden; Peter Lull, 27–December 4 • Mitten tree donation of hats, Communications (filling in for the remaining vacated two year term); Jim Blackwell, Property;

2016 Wardens’ Report 15 Peter Fergusson, Adult Learning and Formation; Outreach • Holiday Alternative Gift Fair on De- Jen Martin, Children and Youth; Emily Hun- cember 4 • 50 boxes of gifts/treats collected for newell and Mike Mahlenkamp, Nominating senior citizens at St. Stephen’s Committee; Sarah Dent and Herb Manning, Di- Youth/Church School • Family Cookies and Carols ocesan Representatives; Mary Scanlon and Steve on December 2 with the Little Angels’ gift shop Taylor, Deanery Delegates • Stewardship wraps • Advent book drive for Blackstone Elemen- the year with 274 pledges totaling over $875,00. tary School library, run by volunteers from Christian Learning • Christian Learning Series: St. Stephen’s, collects 110 books • High school Advent’s Soulful Invitation – Advent Meditation: youth group ice skating outing to Frog Pond A Graceful Silence (December 11); Advent Lectio December 9 Divina with Luke 2:1-14 (December 18) • Bible Book Clubs • Men’s selection: Shadow of the Silk Road Circle discussion Hebrews, Chapters 5-6 by Colin Thubron —Lynda Sperry, Chronicler

Wardens’ Report

As St. Andrew’s approaches The objectives of the strategic planning process its 125th anniversary, we are were: happy to report that our par- • To identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportu- ish is as strong as ever. This nities in the parish is clearly evidenced by the • To set out a strategic vision to provide guidance participation in our myriad of to the staff and ministries of the parish for the program offerings, Sunday at- next five years Michael Vanin tendance, and growth of adult and youth ministries as well as the vibrancy of fel- The strategic plan drew on a range of inputs and lowship, outreach, and the all-important steward- activities: ship support. • The parish survey with over 270 responses In past annual reports, the warden’s letter in- • Vestry retreats held in February 2015 and March cluded a glimpse of our plan to grow our church by 2016 offering a range of services that attract and retain • The development of a clearer mission, vision, parishioners and by nurturing future generations in and values statements for the parish the faith. Subsequent to setting that plan, the ves- • Substantial vestry and ministry input and feed- try attended several full day workshops/retreats back throughout the period where we refined our mission and values. This • The input of the new clergy team eventually led to conducting a parish-wide survey • The recent diocesan strategic plan and national in 2015 and initiated the strategic planning process Episcopal church survey in 2016. The parish survey was used as a tool for discus- What we heard from parishioners in the survey sion by the vestry and clergy which identified these was an affirmation of the aspects of worship that priorities as the highest ones for St. Andrews: are most important, how to better serve our greater • Attracting and welcoming new members community, and to solicit ways to improve our • Maintaining existing clergy and staff levels overall experience at St. Andrew’s. • Retaining and engaging the empty nester com- munity

16 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting • Improving programs for teenagers 3. Stewardship/Legacy Herb Manning stepped • Providing more meaningful adult formation op- in to spearhead the 2017 campaign. The commit- portunities tee set the goal of raising $900K which seemed • Adding an informal 5pm worship service to be an easy one to attain given the 2016 pledge • Providing a greater variety of fellowship events total of $860K until the realization that about • Providing more engaging outreach opportunities $100K was lost to moves and deaths of generous parishioners. As of the writing of this report, we The carry forward from the survey are these tent are happy to report that 95% of the $900K has poles on which our strategy rests: been raised and we are past 90% of the 300-fami- • Our Mission What we do ly pledge goal. The ability to make pledges and/ We are an Episcopal church that celebrates and or gifts online is now thoroughly ingrained into shares the transforming love of Christ. our culture. • Our Vision What guides us Legacy Society contributions received in 2016 Our vision is to grow our parish in breadth and include two large gifts: $75,000 from the estate depth by strengthening our worship, community, of Margaret and Charles Fager and a $200,000 and ministries. Our hope is to deepen the faith of bequest from the estate of Norman Dorian. existing members, and attract new people to our 4. Church School St. Andrew’s educational pro- parish so that they can experience Christ’s love. grams for our younger parishioners remain very We wish to help people recognize their God-giv- healthy and as a sign of the importance of youth en talents and use them to serve God and their programs and church school educational pro- neighbor. grams, a new vestry position was formed, and approved by the vestry. This will add continuity In addition to the results of the survey and how and leadership while focusing on attracting new those results have worked themselves into our families while retaining our commitment to the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, I offer the following evi- Christ’s teachings of our youth. dence that St. Andrew’s is thriving: The total population in 2016 was 170 broken 1. Attendance down in the following categories: Nursery @ 21, • Total 2016 Sunday attendance was a robust Elementary @ 91, and Rite-13 @ 58. 12,241 which translates to an average of 235 per 5. Youth We see an increasing number of partici- Sunday pants in youth programs. • Easter services saw just shy of 800 • Youth group boasts 23 participants • Christmas services participation was very • Acolytes (grades 8-12) has 24 students enrolled healthy with over 1100 in attendance: • Confirmation prep has 22 students enrolled □□ 3pm children’s service (250) • 14 Wellesley College students participate in a □□ The adult services showed an increase of 20% variety of ministries, including choir members, over 2015: 5pm (650) and 10pm (250) lectors, lay Eucharistic ministers, church school • Alternate 2016 services: teachers, and confirmation leaders □□ Taizé-style (about 100 participants) 6. Adult Education □□ Blue Christmas (25 participants) • Bible Study An average of 35 parishioners a These alternate services are not only growing in month engaging in these programs (more than attendance, they are beginning to work them- double those who participated in 2015) selves into the fabric of the St. Andrew’s worship □□ Bible Circles Tuesday morning and Wednes- experience. They are now expected and revered. day evening attendance averages around 20 2. Membership Under Becky Hamlin’s able lead- parishioners ership, we have seen a marked increase in new □□ Christian Learning Series 9am Christian and active “members” (34 new families in 2016). Learning averages 20 people per class

2016 Wardens’ Report 17 □□ Men’s Bible Study Group Our men’s Bible • Supporting missions where parishioners can ac- Study began this fall and continues to meet on tively participate evidenced by the overwhelm- the first Saturday of each month at 8am with ing generosity of our lenten campaign to support an average of 16 in attendance. for El Hogar. We donated over $14,000 to that • Faith and Practice This new and well received program. program has seen an average of 25 parishioners 11. Fellowship This committee plans and imple- in 2016 ments activities within St. Andrew’s that pro- • Other programs of note vide opportunities for community building. □□ 61 parishioners participated in the Wellesley Events such as Bargain Haul, the parish picnic, Turkey Trot and our fall fellowship day/night are multi- □□ 30 parishioners attended the field trip to the generational, open to all members, and play an Boston College Museum exhibit Beyond Words important role in strengthening the fabric of □□ The visit to Temple Beth Elohim, scheduled for St. Andrew’s. January 20, 2017, quickly reached capacity of • The Spring Tea this year was mutigenerational 30 parishioners. and was run by youth 7. Financial Management • 2016 was the third year for our day of service • With Alan Joachim as head of finance, Arnout and it was followed by a wonderful evening fall Eikeboom as treasurer and cast of seasoned festival, of Oktoberfest and new members on finance committee, • This was our first year to run the Turkey Trot St. Andrew’s finds itself in a very healthy situa- and with over 60 intergenerational participants, tion. Fiscal year 2016 concluded with revenues St. Andrew’s was the largest group to participate being slightly ahead of plan while expenses were in this worthy cause managed conservatively. • Advent wreath making was followed by a pot • Kevin McClintock who manages the luck supper (the first of four over the course of St. Andrew’s endowments funds (year-end the calendar year) balance of $3.3 million), boasted a total return • Reading Mavens’ Book Club (first Monday of each of 7.04% for 2016 (ahead of benchmarks). month at 7pm.) 8. Music • Men’s Book Club celebrated its eighth season • The St. Andrew’s choir maintains its high stan- (first Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.) dards with 28 participants involved in 2016. 12. Communications In 2016, we continued our • For the second year in a row, the 5pm Christmas migration to delivering more content electroni- Eve service invited non-choir participation into cally. Examples are the intergenerational choir □□ e-Pistle 9. Buildings and Maintenance □□ The St. Andrew’s website refreshed and re- • St. Andrew’s was fortunate not to have a reoccur- designed, will debut in early February, 2017, rence of the 100+ inches of snow that fell in 2015. making it easier for parishioners to find past However, many of the repairs arising from 2015 sermons, a parishioner directory, past issues of storm damage were deferred to 2016 mostly due The Call, ways to give of time and talent, and to contractor’s demand and scheduling issues. much more 10. Outreach The focus of this ministry is to co- □□ St. Andrew’s Facebook is more active and ordinate the mission work taking place outside includes an ever-increasing amount of content the church, putting Christian faith into action. activity The focus for 2016 was to commit support with • However, St. Andrew’s has not given up all two additional directives: printed material: • Committing substantial financial resources at the local, urban, and international levels

18 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting □□ The Call is transitioned to be an informational from the parish-wide survey is a confirmation of magazine featuring stories of interest and these values. As 2016 comes to a close and we draw notable profiles closer to our 125th anniversary, we anticipate that □□ Parish directory: This is the first update since in 2017 we will continue to put our faith into action. 2012. Parishioners can access directory infor- We are grateful for the enormous number of dedi- mation from the St. Andrew’s website cated, talented people who make the commitment St. Andrew’s is strong, vibrant, and vital. It is to achieve our vison. living testimony that the mission and vision set by — Michael Vanin, warden the clergy and vestry, much of what we learned

Final Thanks As I wrap up my final year that I have worked with has brought his or her as warden, I want to offer my unique set of skills. With their committees, we have thanks to the members of cler- accomplished so much over the past three years. It gy, staff, vestry, and the many has been a pleasure getting to know and working parishioners whom I have with each of them. While serving on vestry takes asked for assistance and guid- commitment and time, it is truly rewarding—and ance over the past three years. surprisingly fun—work. Whether in meetings or at Lynda Sperry While I have always known Oktoberfest, we know how to have a good time! that St. Andrew’s has many capable and dedicated While I have spent some nights tossing and staff and volunteers, serving as warden has opened turning over various concerns, being your warden my eyes to the vastness and the complexities of this has been a labor of love for me. I have thrown my- amazing network. Rest assured, St. Andrew’s is in self into this role and have received so much more good hands—hundreds of them! than I have given. A very special thanks to Adrian, I have had the opportunity to work with the Randy, and Michael, who have been with me every “new” clergy, who are thankfully not so new now, step of the way. You have enhanced St. Andrew’s and we are truly blessed to have such a smart, and my life. And finally to my family, thank you for thoughtful, and caring team. Our staff is dedicated your patience and letting me plan our time together and take such pride in their work. They make it around the liturgical calendar! look easy and routine, but there is a lot of effort and —Lynda Sperry, warden experience behind it. Every member of the vestry

Montessori School Report

The Wellesley Montessori School (WMS) arship fund has been established and is available is delighted to have been in association with to members of the church. On behalf of the entire St. Andrew’s for the last 42 years! This long-stand- Wellesley Montessori School staff, I would like to ing relationship between WMS and St. Andrew’s give a special thanks to the clergy, vestry, Katharine has been able to continue based on the support Clark, Susan Jackson, Wardie Mannix, Ruth Hubert, received from St. Andrew’s and our commitment Steve Killeen, Bill Clover, and Matthew Killeen for to offer a high quality, community-based program all their continued support and kindnesses. for children ages 2.9 through 6 years old. We would —Vanessa Larkin, M.Ed. like St. Andrew’s parishioners to know that a schol-

2016 Wardens’ Report 19 Parish Register Baptisms Kate Christine Holian, Margaret Howard Shirley L. Schorr, Christopher Smith, Ruth Tuck, Holmes, Frederick James Holmes, Jackson Arline B. Wahn, and Elizabeth A. Woltzen. Brian Locke, Charlotte Amanda MacArthur, Confirmations James Floyd Bennett, III, John Hugh Hunter MacArthur, Joseph Earl Douglas Channing Breedis, Carson Michael Dobos, MacArthur, Thomas Duncan MacArthur, Mason Allison Ivey Goehringer, Taylor Lee Hood, William McNamara, Elizabeth Sykes Moyer, Isabella Brown MacKinnon, Elizabeth Appleyard James Thomas Horan Payne, Emil Robert Rael, Martin, Shannon Faye Monaghan, Miles and John Philip Locke Walls. Hawkins Olivetti, Anna Stae Page, Rachel Burials/Interment Barbara Stratmeyer Bedford, Dickerman Place, Kelly Shea Rawson, Andrew Valentina Cannell, Lisa Hunnewell von Quinn Stevenson, and Katherine Elizabeth Ward. Clemm, Samuel Barbin Coco, John Scott Marriages William Wallace Burns Magruder to Gryska, Joseph Stephen Harkins, John Emily Patricia Smith. Thomas Henderson, Valentine Benjamin Hollingsworth, Vickye Kivett, Norman J. Lenihan, James Winter Reed, Philip Rigney,

Nominating Committee Report We are pleased to report that the nominating this change, Michael Vanin is being nominated for a committee has recruited a full slate of candidates one-year term to complete his three years as war- for a vote of the congregation at the 124th annual den and Nancy Hancock is being nominated for a meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2017. These candi- three-year term. dates have confirmed their willingness to contrib- The nominating committee of St. Andrew’s ute their time and talents to St. Andrew’s Episcopal consists of five parish members, who are supported Church, and we are grateful for their commitment by a warden. The term of each committee member and leadership. Following is their biographical is two years. Ansley Martin and Anne Prensner information, which demonstrates the depth of have completed their two-year terms as of Janu- knowledge and experience that each of these excep- ary 29, 2017, and we are grateful for their time, tional candidates brings to the church community. thoughtfulness, and vision. Wendy Haering-Engels, The parish and the nominating committee thank Jane Givens, and Tim Raeke will continue to serve each of them for their thoughtful consideration and until the 2018 annual meeting and will be joined by their willingness to serve as leaders at St. Andrew’s incoming members Emily Hunnewell and Michael Episcopal Church. Mahlenkamp. Thank you to Emily and Michael for In 2016, St. Andrew’s bylaws were reviewed your willingness to serve, and thank you to Mi- and updated. As part of this process, the term for chael Vanin for his advice and leadership with the the warden was changed from a two-year to three- committee throughout the year. year term. Traditionally, the warden has served for —Ansley Martin, Chair two consecutive two-year terms, thus four years Nominating Committee: Wendy Haering-Engels; all together. In light of the growing pressure on Jane Givens; Anne Prensner; Tim Raeke; and our volunteers’ time, we wanted to avoid a war- Michael Vanin, warden. den serving just one two-year term and thus the change in term length was made. In keeping with

20 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting 2017 St. Andrew’s Slate of Nominees

Nancy Hancock, Warden (3-year term) the head usher/coordinator at St. Andrew’s for 15 Nancy is a native Midwesterner and “cra- years, served on the vestry as worship chair, co- dle Episcopalian,” who has been a member of chaired the rector search in 2014, and has just com- St. Andrew’s since moving to pleted a two-year term as warden. Michael and Kris Wellesley from Fort Worth, live in Westwood with their Boston Terrier, Logan. Texas, with her three daugh- ters, Brittain, Sibley, and Eliza Peter B. Lull, Communications Lovett, in 1998. She has been (2-year term—completing Nancy’s 3-year term) active in our parish as: a church Peter and his family have been members of school teacher at several levels, St. Andrew’s since 1997. Peter is a market research Nancy Hancock a member of the nominating consultant, primarily in the and stewardship committees, a reader and chalice higher education market. His bearer, a greeter, a coffee hour host, a delegate to the wife, Linda works at Dana Hall diocesan convention, and a co-chair of St. Andrew’s School as a database manager. most recent rector search committee. Nancy is cur- They have been married for rently the vestryperson for communications. In the 25 years and have two sons— family’s prior parishes, Nancy sang in the choir, William (21) and Andrew served on multiple stewardship committees, taught Peter Lull (19)—who currently attend Sunday and vacation bible school, ushered, and de- college. Peter has an undergraduate degree from signed and sewed nativity pageant costumes. Profes- Colby College and a master’s degree in business sionally, Nancy works in marketing communications. administration from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. He has served on Michael Vanin, Warden (1-year term) the St. Andrew’s vestry as the representative for Michael and his family have been members of outreach, has chaired the nominating committee, St. Andrew’s since 1997. His wife, Kris (a nurse at sits on the music committee, serves as a church Beth Israel Deaconess Hos- photographer, and is an usher. He is also on the pital) and Michael (the chief board of the Wellesley Food Pantry. Peter grew up operating officer for a local sus- in Maryland and attended the St. Paul’s School in tainability company) have been Brooklandville, MD. He has lived in Wellesley for married for 32 years and have the past 23 years. two grown daughters. Caitlin (29), who lives in Austin TX, is Allen Jones, Stewardship (3-year term) Michael Vanin a banker with Wells Fargo and Allen has worked with Merrill Lynch/Bank of Cara (24), who lives in Brighton works at the Bos- America for 25 years. His current responsibility as ton Globe. Michael has an undergraduate degree the market executive in the Wellesley Market of from the University at Albany, and a master’s from Merrill Lynch Wealth Manage- Columbia University. He did post graduate work ment is to lead advisor census at the Wharton School of Business, Babson Center growth (currently 93 + 30 train- for Executive Education, and a Business Exten- ees), revenue (+$100 million), sion School Certificate from Harvard University. and expense management. Michael has served on several boards and commit- Allen is a graduate of Clemson tees including the board of overseers for the Boys University with a BS in Finan- & Girls Clubs of Boston and the board of trustees Allen Jones cial Management and complet- at the Charles River School in Dover. Michael was ed the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management

2016 Wardens’ Report 21 in 2001. He donates time to the Greater Boston Food kiss School and serves on the John D. Hardy School Bank and Habitat for Humanity. At St. Andrew’s, Council. Jen looks forward to taking on this new Allen has taught church school, participates in the vestry position of youth formation. Men’s Book Club and is a member of the steward- ship committee. Allen grew up in Atlanta and now Jim Blackwell, Property (3-year term) lives in Wellesley with Nancy, his wife of 20 years, Jim and his family have been members of their children (Carly, 15 and Stewart, 13) and their St. Andrew’s for 32 years. Jim served as ves- dog Bailey. Allen and his family have been members tryperson for property twice of St. Andrew’s for 11 years. over these years. He was project manager for several Peter Fergusson, Adult Formation & Learning St. Andrew’s capital projects (3-year term) including the renovation of Peter has been a member of St. Andrew’s since the sanctuary in the ‘90s and 1966. He is the Theodora and Stanley Feldberg the installation of the new Professor of Art, Emeritus, at Jim Blackwell heating system and windows Wellesley College, an institu- that were part of the Fire and Heat project. He has tion he has been associated been an usher for 30 years and was on the worship with since 1966. His publica- committee. Jim is retired and had a career in the tions focus on scholarly books public sector and private consulting around hous- and papers on Cistercian and ing rehabilitation and construction management Benedictine medieval archi- after graduating from Columbia. He has served Peter Fergusson tecture in Europe and on the on several boards, one being Massachusetts Inter- landscape architecture in America. He is an elected faith Power & Light, Inc., a non-profit that assists Fellow of the Society of Antiquities of London, and churches who wish to reduce energy costs. He is a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America. His currently a trustee at Charles River School where he passions are gardening, golf, history, and Venice. is managing a project to build a new middle school.

Jennifer Martin, Youth Formation & Learning Sarah Dent, Convention Delegate (1-year term) (3-year term) Sarah Dent and her husband Dan live in Jen and Ansley Martin have been members Holliston, MA and have three daughters, Sally of St. Andrew’s since 2001, when they moved to (19), Caroline (17) and Alex- Wellesley. They have three daughters, Elizabeth, andra (13). Since coming to Caroline, and Rebecca, who were all baptized at St. Andrew’s in 1995, Sarah has St. Andrew’s, and have regularly participated in taught church school for many the youth ministries. This past years, served on the member- fall, Elizabeth was confirmed. ship and fellowship commit- Jen has taught church school tees, as clerk of the vestry, and since 2008 and has been a Sarah Dent as vestryperson for fellowship. member of the church school She studied at the University of the South at Se- committee since 2011. Addi- wanee in the Education for Ministry Program. She tionally, she serves as a LEM earned her undergraduate degree from Macalester Jennifer Martin and volunteers for Family College and holds a MS from Boston University in Promise Metrowest. Jen runs her own law practice, Marketing Communications. Sarah currently works which concentrates on post-conviction and appel- at Dana Hall School in the advancement office. late proceedings in criminal law and adoption. Jen also volunteers in many capacities for The Hotch-

22 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Herb Manning, Convention Delegate Mary Scanlon, Alternate Deanery (1-year term) Representative (1-year term) Herb Manning and his wife Paige have been After a lifetime of activism in the Roman members of St. Andrew’s since moving to Welles- Catholic Church, Mary joined St. Andrew’s four ley in 1995. Herb has been an years ago with her husband, usher for many years and has Victor Calcaterra, just in time served on the stewardship to be recruited into the Bargain committee for over ten years Haul brigade. Undismayed (including a term as vestryper- by the enthusiastic intensity son for stewardship). He has of that event, she has become taught church school, was an involved in adult formation, Herb Manning adult chaperone on the 2012 Mary Scanlon the outreach committee, and youth mission trip to Navajoland, and was also on lay ministry, where she has formed friendships and the 2011 assistant rector search committee. Herb seen faith in action, most notably in 2015 when she has worked for a number of years as a consultant and Victor joined other parishioners on a trip to El to energy firms for financial analysis. He and Paige Hogar in Honduras to serve underprivileged chil- have two children, Margot and Drew. dren. She and Victor have also enjoyed participat- ing in parish social life through Coventry suppers. Steve Taylor, Alternate Deanery Representative Mary is a family nurse practitioner and clinical spe- (1-year term) cialist in mental health. She works with adolescents Steve and his family have been members at suffering from mental illness and environmental St. Andrew’s for over 25 years. His children, Josh deprivation. She has four sons and a daughter, and (with grandson Max) and Andy, live in the greater six grandchildren, to further light up her life. Boston area. His wife, Becky, is the Director of Children’s, Michael Mahlenkamp, Vestry Nomination Youth and Family ministries at Committee (2-year term) All Saints’ Parish in Brookline. Michael and his wife, Marie Dunell, have Steve serves on the outreach been members of St. Andrew’s since 1994. They committee. He has also served have four children: Marisa, on the Board of Directors for El Philip, Elise, and Andrew. Mi- Steve Taylor Hogar Ministries, the orphan- chael has been an active mem- age and schools in Honduras that St. Andrew’s has ber of the personnel committee sponsored for many years. Steve and Becky have since 2000, was vestryperson participated in Coventry supper groups. Steve for personnel from 2003–2006, works for BBN, a high-tech research and consult- and has participated on a ing firm in Cambridge, and specializes in leading- Michael Mahlenkamp number of St. Andrew’s search edge data communications work for government committees. He has been a participant in the church and commercial customers. Steve has represented school program for the past 15 years and was most St. Andrew’s at many of the recent Diocesan Con- recently a member of the Rite-13 middle school ventions and is pleased to continue. youth group leadership team. Michael is also very active with St. Andrew’s in the Family Promise Metrowest program.

2016 Wardens’ Report 23 Emily Hunnewell, Vestry Nomination to raise her family and to volunteer in her commu- Committee (2-year term) nity. As an active participant at St. Andrew’s, Emily Emily and her husband Frank have been has served on the education committee, taught actively attending St. Andrew’s since 1997. Frank Sunday school, organized Advent Wreath making grew up at St. Andrew’s and and other holiday festivities, and participated in introduced this wonder- Bargain Haul. Most recently, she has been involved ful church to her. Both of with the church recycling committee and making their children, Eliza (19) and meals for the Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen. In Ben (18) were baptized at her free time, she enjoys birding, gardening and St. Andrew’s and attended photography as well as working on behalf of vari- church school for many years. ous environmental causes. She is looking forward Emily Hunnewell Emily worked professionally to expanding her involvement at St. Andrew’s by in the human services field in both the for profit serving on the nominating committee. and non-profit sectors. She retired in 1997 in order Photo: Peter Lull

24 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Vestry Committee Reports

Report of the Vestryperson for Christian Learning 2016 saw tremendous growth both in the rich hit Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, in which over 60 variety of programs offered to our parish and the St. Andrew’s runners participated, and the sold out number of participants. We are so blessed to have Boston College museum field trip to view ancient our Associate Rector Margaret leading the charge manuscripts. In the longer term, we are focused on on not only bringing to us new and innovative offering a pilgrimage, possibly to Rome or Ireland, learning opportunities, but also reinvigorating which would take place in spring or early summer classic and much loved programs such as the 9am of 2018. Christian Learning Series. I am also very grateful Margaret and Cat have separate reports that to our committee team members, Jen Bonniwell, catalogue all the thriving programs available at St Charlie Curtis, Margarethe Kulke, Ansley Martin, Andrews, including those offered through church Bob Prensner, Jenny Sawyer, Paul Shellito, and school, Rite-13, confirmation, and high school Laura Stettner for their service this past year. We youth group. I want to express my gratitude to the have a lively and spirited committee that brain- leadership and participants in all our youth and storms with Margaret on new opportunities, and adult ministries. Our mission is to extend God’s also volunteers to help support events. love and Jesus’ teachings beyond Sunday morning Much of the important work our committee and into each moment of our lives together. I urge tackled this year centered on the development and every parishioner to seek out and join any one of implementation of a strategic plan, with which we the amazing programs offered at our church. launched the “Faith and Practice Series,” in which As my term leading Christian learning comes to we explore topics that deepen our spirituality and a close, I want to thank my colleagues on the vestry help us practice our faith during the week. We also for their fellowship. It was a privilege to serve with committed to deepen and broaden our experiential you all. And a final thank you to Adrian, Margaret, services. Building on the Taizé-style service, Blue Lynda Sperry, and Michael Vanin for their love and Christmas, and Ashes to Go, we are always looking guidance. 2017 promises to be filled with meaning- for other “alternative” services where we can pray/ ful programs and opportunities to share our faith meditate/sing and experience God’s love. together. We also sought to expand our programs with —Will Nystrom opportunities outside of church, such as the smash

Report of the Vestryperson for Communication Building on the strong body of work done in Publications and Literature 2015, the 2016 communications committee contin- • Service bulletins We are indebted to parishio- ued to hone our communications infrastructure, ners Caren Parker and Sandra Rigney for their vehicles, and process, as we explored and expand- dedicated and meticulous proofing and editing ed communications opportunities both within and of this pivotal weekly piece and other parish outside of our parish community. publications.

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 25 • e-Pistle The congregation has enthusiastically article about our work with El Hogar, and the embraced this weekly electronic distribution, Christmas pageant. which includes an opening reflection from the clergy, announcements, reminders, deadlines, the Publicity parish prayer list, and other timely information. • Print and online news sources We have • The Call Our thanks to Dan Dent for spear- had strong exposure in the Townsman over heading production of three issues of our parish the course of the year, covering topics such as magazine in 2016. We will continue to consider Cat’s ordination, St. Andrew’s outreach efforts, ways to evolve this publication to best serve the Bargain Haul, and the blessing of the animals. parish. Our rector was featured in the spring issue of • Print directory Working with outside vendor, WellesleyWeston Magazine. Lifetouch, we have undertaken creation of an • Special events We promoted Bargain Haul updated parish photo directory. We are grateful with bumper stickers and flyers in multiple for the strong participation of the congregation, languages, and we placed ads for Advent Les- and we look forward to sharing the final product sons & Carols and our Christmas services in the early in 2017. Townsman, the Swellesley Report, and Wellesley • Other print materials We refreshed welcome Hometown Weekly. materials, wedding guidelines, and various other printed pieces to ensure consistency of visual Looking ahead and editorial style. In addition to maintaining the momentum and en- • Bulletin boards, etc. Great appreciation goes ergy we have established across the various chan- to Jen Olivetti for keeping the bulletin boards nels above, we plan to: updated and attractive these past years. She is • Continue to work with property, clergy, staff, handing the baton over to Cathy Hunter after and committee members to maintain and update this year. Pictures of our life in and out of the church signage (main sign currently being refur- parish have been featured on our bulletin boards, bished), bulletin boards, and photos, as needed. in the basement hall, and in Room 2. • Anticipate the celebration of St. Andrew’s 125th anniversary in 2019, contemplate updating His- Website and Social Media tory of St. Andrew’s, and work with the clergy and • Website We have completed the migration the fellowship committee to determine commu- of our website to its new platform, and we are nications surrounding that milestone. excited to unveil the site with its improved navi- • Work with clergy and vestry to assess the need gation, an updated, visually engaging look and for formalizing an emergency/crisis communica- feel, and refined content. We are pleased with tions plan. the spirit that the site conveys and hopeful that it With tremendous gratitude for their collabora- will be a valuable resource for parishioners and tive good nature, responsiveness, wisdom, and those new to or interested in St. Andrew’s. dedication to committee members Rob Brandt, Kate • Social media Recognizing its value as a Clark, Adrian Robbins-Cole, Dan Dent, Cat Healy, means of reaching those who may be in search Jen Olivetti, Caren Parker, Sandra Rigney, Margaret of a spiritual home, we continue to encourage Schwarzer, Jenny Sawyer, and Lynda Sperry. Spe- parishioners and ministry leaders to include cial thanks to Peter Lull for the hours and expertise St. Andrew’s Facebook page as they communi- that he has given to building and expanding our cate about their activities. We are pleased to have parish photo library. observed increased activity on the page with —Nancy Hancock particularly engaging posts, such as those high- lighting Cat Healy’s ordination, the Townsman

26 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Report of the Vestryperson for Fellowship I would like to take this opportunity to thank Coventry Suppers in coordination with Becky the members of the St. Andrew’s parish for giving Hamlin me the opportunity to represent our fellowship Epiphany Fireside dinner Jen Olivetti ministry. It is a role that I thoroughly enjoy, as it Pancake Supper Terry Rawson and Rite-13 allows me to combine the things in life that I love Cat’s Reception Wendy Haering-Engels and most: family, friends, parties, and food! It is also a Margaret Zusky role that I could not do alone. It takes a village, and Intergenerational Tea Elizabeth Robbins-Cole and I am so grateful to the following members of the Lynda Sperry fellowship committee who help to plan and imple- Bargain Haul Ginny Snow, Grace Hoffmann, and ment the many and varied events we offer through- Molly Aitken out the year: Barbara Bergstrom, Al & Zebby Dubé, Bargain Haul Parish Night Terry, Quincy, and Kelly Nancy Jones, Hillary Madge, Jennifer Olivetti, Terri Rawson Rawson, Dot Reed, Sandy Rigney, Laura Rodormer, Parish Picnic Luisa Hunnewell and Lynda Sperry Lynda Sperry, and Kris Vanin. Luncheon with Village Church Pat MacKinnon and 2016 was once again a great year for fellowship. Dot Reed Along with our usual monthly happenings, we Oktoberfest Rob Brandt, Jessica Del Prete, Al & had a number of new initiatives, all proving to be a Zebby Dubé, Allen & Nancy Jones, Donna Kell, success: the Intergenerational Tea led by Elizabeth Lynda Sperry, and Kris Vanin Robbins-Cole, a member of our youth group; the Gathering of the Greens and Advent Wreath Oktoberfest night of fun; and an additional oppor- Making Christine Beach tunity for Advent wreath making at a new potluck Family Cookies and Carols Amanda Hammond, following one of our 5pm services. Wardie Mannix, and the church school As you can see from the list below, the committee St. Andrew’s fellowship committee offers a wide Advent Lessons and Carols Wendy Haering-Engels range of fellowship opportunities throughout the and Margaret Zusky year, and we depend on so many volunteers for Lenten Series Potluck Suppers St. Andrew’s Clergy their support. I would like to say a special thank I’m looking forward to another successful fellow- you to the following people for their help and ex- ship program year in 2017! pertise with the following fellowship activities: —Jenny Sawyer Coffee Hour Coordinator Hillary Madge Funeral Receptions Margaret Zusky

Financial Report and Budget (see insert)

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 27 Report of the Vestryperson for Membership As 2016 draws to a close, our St. Andrew’s that we can better serve all the families who want church family has been blessed with many new to become members of St. Andrew’s. families attending our services each Sunday. We In the spring, the committee hosted a party for have welcomed over 34 new families who wish to new active members who have joined in the last receive regular communications from our parish. few years. The parish survey indicated that while Many have become actively involved in church the initial welcome was strong, there was a need school, church committees, and other church activi- to circle back with new members after a few years. ties. I encourage you to look around each Sunday As such, this was a chance to welcome them and to and make a point of introducing yourself to some make sure they still feel connected and a part of our of the many new faces sitting among you. growing parish. The membership committee has continued to The committee organized two “Kids’ Place” cof- find “Welcome Greeters” for each Sunday before fees for families with new babies and toddlers to the 10am worship service. If you get a call to “Wel- meet. They loved being able to connect with each come Greet” I hope you will say “Yes”! It is a fun other and have “playdates” for their small children. way to see familiar faces and welcome everyone to Membership also worked with fellowship to or- worship. ganize the Coventry supper dinner groups. We also Committee members also serve as “Exit Greet- continue to offer nametags for everyone so we can ers” to meet and talk with visitors in the narthex all put a name to a friendly face. after the 10am service. I am sure you recognize us A big thank you to the membership commit- with our big “Welcome” buttons and clip board. tee for their steadfast work and enthusiasm dur- Please be sure to help us meet and greet new ing 2016. The committee includes: Jane Andrews, friends and families by introducing them to us as Connie Barnes, Nancy Braun, Amanda Curtis, you leave church. We will be ready with a packet Francie Hawkey, Suzanne Nystrom, Anne Prensner, of materials about St. Andrew’s and what we offer Ginny Snow, and Anne Tong. Lynda Sperry was throughout the year. our warden representative and Margaret Schwarzer Our committee also organized “Newcomer was our clergy representative. We also welcomed Brunches” in the spring and in the fall to help two new committee members who are new to our welcome all the newcomers who have requested parish: Carrie Hawley and Lakey MacArthur. information about our parish. The brunch is a great We are looking forward to starting other new ini- way to provide them the chance to get to know our tiatives during 2017 and we hope everyone in the clergy, vestry, and membership committee members. parish will help us in our mission to attract, wel- In 2016 we started a “shepherd” program to come, and integrate newcomers of all ages, races, match newcomers with current parishioners, who and faith backgrounds into our friendly, active, and act as an ongoing resource and connection to our growing parish. parish. We will continue to work on this initiative — Becky Hamlin in partnership with the church school committee so

28 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Lay Pastoral Care Committee Report

The lay pastoral care team members continue visitors. An ongoing commitment of the Lay Pas- to visit parishioners in their homes, in the hospi- toral Care Team is to learn about the community tal, in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and services available to our St. Andrew’s parishioners. other residential communities. Visits are an impor- In 2016 we continued our visits, card writ- tant way to bring the prayers and spiritual support ing, and knitting of prayer shawls. We continued of our St. Andrew’s community to those who are to work with the clergy Adrian Robbins-Cole, unable to attend church. Pastoral visitors continue Margaret Schwarzer, Catherine Healy, and Karen to offer their individual, unique gifts to this special- Budney at our meetings. Thank you to the com- ized ministry through their caring, compassionate mittee members whose faithful ministry has presence. made such a difference in the lives of so many at Monthly meetings provide an opportunity for St. Andrew’s education and fellowship among the pastoral care —Clarise Pikulik

Report of the Vestryperson for Outreach 2016 began with renewed spirit and focused visit as guest preacher on June 12, 2016. The Rev. energy. The clergy and vestry heard from our Adrian Robbins-Cole, Michael Vanin, warden and membership in a parish wide survey what was outreach committee members presented Engleby, important to them at St. Andrew’s. The outreach the Executive Director of El Hogar, a check for committee and newly formed steering commit- $14,073.54 during his visit. tee initiated some new short and long term plan- As the year progressed, the outreach commit- ning goals based on survey feedback. Outreach at tee and its many volunteers continued to support St. Andrew’s is rich in its commitment and leader- El Hogar as well as other important long-standing ship, here are some examples of our congregation local/Metrowest and urban/Boston ministry com- securing the well being of others (Timothy 6:19): mitments. Our urban partner St. Stephen’s has on- Outreach approached 2016 with goals of being going volunteer opportunities. Volunteer requests more accessible and integrated within the entire for youth, families, and seniors are reported month- life of the church. During Lent the outreach com- ly in the partner newsletter B-Connected. For mittee, led by Steve Taylor and Mary Scanlon, many years, Jack and Jill Whiting, long-standing organized the “St. Andrew’s Lenten ‘Friend A outreach committee members, have coordinated Child’ Program.” Our clergy encouraged parishio- shopping for holiday meals and Christmas gift box- ners to take on spiritual discipline, such as prayer, es, which include baked goods from parishioners. reading the Bible, and almsgiving, to deepen our Once again this year, several volunteers assisted faith. St. Andrew’s families and individuals were the Whitings transporting 70 bags of turkeys and invited to support our outreach partner El Hogar groceries to St. Stephen’s, so that others could have in Honduras and its 107 elementary students who a healthy holiday meal, and delivered the Christ- have been abandoned or are desperately poor. The mas gift boxes in early December. These included “Friend A Child” program for El Hogar was the knitted items organized by Donna Kell and our most financially successful individual project that enthusiastic, hardworking St. Andrew’s knitters. has been held on the organization’s behalf in North The “Holiday Dinner and B-SAFE Program” dona- America. Our congregation’s generous Lenten tions amounted to approximately $5,000 in 2016. collection culminated in Rev. Matthew Engleby’s This seasonal collection also provides St. Andrew’s

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 29 with funding to support B-SAFE, the Bishop’s contributions to selected charitable organizations summer enrichment program for 120 children ages that include our outreach partners and additional five to 15, each summer. For one week (July 11-15) organizations that focus on a wide variety of needs. over 50 volunteers, led by Cam McCormick and During the month of December, the Mitten Tree is Karen Pekowitz, shopped, cooked, and transported in the parish hall and a “warm coat” drive contin- lunch to students and staff at St. Stephen’s and on ues through early January. Friday provided buses for a fun-filled field trip to Other vital St. Andrew’s outreach ministries Cochituate State Park. Our own Men’s Book Group include: Family Promise Metrowest and the Sal- prepared a delicious field trip lunch that wrapped vation Army “Miracle Kitchen.” Every fourth up another successful B-SAFE week. Tuesday of the month, volunteers coordinated by Locally, in the Metrowest area St. Andrew’s par- Bettina Eikeboom serve and/or make dinner for ticipates in several on-going ministries. This fall, the needy in Framingham. During the upcoming through “Thanksgiving Faith in Action,” parishio- Lenten season, outreach committee members and ners generously put their faith into action by sup- volunteers led by Caren Parker and Heidi Harper porting two of the parish’s major outreach partners will coordinate raising the awareness and support who help local people in need: the Wellesley Food of Family Promise Metrowest. FPM is a growing Pantry and Health Care Without Walls. During the vibrant organization with strong partner ties in month of November over 20 bags of groceries and surrounding communities that help provide tran- housekeeping items were collected for the Welles- sitional shelter to homeless families and “support ley Food Pantry and delivered by our members. In ongoing needs of adults while working toward addition, St. Andrew’s volunteers did a detailed independent living.” cleaning of the Wellesley Food Pantry during our Our own Rev. Margaret Schwarzer closed a inreach and outreach service weekend, in prepara- sermon this past fall with these words that I believe tion for the annual Scout food drive. Health Care capture the spirit of outreach at St. Andrew’s: Without Walls has been part of St. Andrew’s out- May each of us be brave enough and faithful enough reach focus for many years, particularly due to the to recognize that our own well-being depends upon leadership and commitment to this relationship by our ability to help secure the well being of others. parishioner Donna Kell. This organization pro- May each of us be brave enough to take hold of the vides free medical care in Boston, laboratory tests, life that really is life. (Timothy 6:19) prenatal care, and over-the-counter medications to In 2016, our St. Andrew’s community with its women, children and families and assists patients “boots on the ground” approach to outreach re- in navigating the health care system in Boston. St. mained committed to their generosity of faith, time, Andrew’s has long supported Health Care Without talent, and treasure. Our congregation, through Walls through the “Sox Box” and knitting ministry. their actions, showed time and time again that Many, many white socks were collected during our own well being does depend upon our ability to “Thanksgiving in Action”—essential items to the help secure the well being of others. Thank you to our homeless and individuals with diabetes. parishioners for your volunteer spirit and the love During Advent, our outreach parish efforts turn that supported our individual outreach efforts all towards the Alternative Gift Fair organized by Ann year long. Johnson. This annual event offers parishioners the —Debbie Osborn opportunity to buy holiday “gifts” in the form of

30 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting Report of the Vestryperson for Personnel

It is the mission of the St. Andrew’s Parish Per- mittee chair also supported the wardens in conduct- sonnel Committee to support the clergy, wardens, ing a job performance review for our rector, the and vestry concerning all aspects of the employ- Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole. ment relationship with parish staff, both paid and For the upcoming year, the committee is con- volunteer, including compensation, benefits, job sidering updating its designation to bring it into descriptions and other features of their work with greater consistency with personnel practice in the the parish. This support includes assistance with broader employment world by a name conversion such issues as routine work performance reviews. to become the Human Resources Committee. The The committee also regularly reviews the parish committee also expects to continue work on updat- budget for personnel, including scrutinizing of ing job descriptions as needed, including for vestry costs for compensation, health and other insurance, members. and other benefits. The committee also advises Pat MacKinnon, after many years of tireless concerning compliance by parish volunteers with service, has retired from the committee, and we requirements for background checks for working thank her for her dedicated service. We are grate- with children and young people. ful for Pat’s wisdom and depth of familiarity with Following a busy year in 2015 with the hiring of the parish and all phases of its operation. We are two new clergy, the committee’s work in the past now hoping to identify one or more new candi- year was closer to the norm, with reviews of some dates to join us for the coming years. In particu- job descriptions, preparation of employment memo- lar, parishioners with experience in the human randa for all staff, and review of the personnel bud- resources field who would like to expand their get prior to its adoption by the wardens and vestry. service to St. Andrew’s are encouraged to speak The committee also provided advice as requested; with the chair about serving. and continued its work on updating of the parish —Paul Merry Personnel Handbook. Personnel Committee: Meg Harris; Pam Henrikson; This year was also an occasion for reviewing the Michael Mahlenkamp; Paige Manning, Esq.; Pat committee’s role as part of the parish survey, which MacKinnon; Adrian Robbins-Cole, rector; Paul H. was completed in the middle of the year. The com- Merry, chair.

Report of the Vestryperson for Property

We are pleased to report that all projects • Repointed Parish Hall exterior entrance planned for 2016 were successfully completed. It • Built new shed for storage of groundskeeping was a good year with respect to maintenance and equipment upkeep. We continue to renew finishes throughout • Awning over rear emergency exit from parish the portfolio as well as identify preventative mainte- hall was rebuilt nance opportunities. Here is a summary of the year’s • The Harvey Room and second floor corridor property activities, excluding ordinary maintenance. were repainted • Performed a “deep” clean of tile surfaces in Church basement Several minor priority repairs were made to the roof systems during the year. 24 Princeton Road Rectory • Performed sealcoating and re-striping of the • Interior painting of rectory after previous win- parking area ter’s damage

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 31 • New plantings placed in front of house Future Planning • Miscellaneous trim and siding repairs were per- As reported previously, discussions continue about formed how best to plan for and finance work needed to • Washed exterior and painted trim work maintain St. Andrew’s property assets in the future. • Wellesley Montessori School (Improvements We are not anticipating any significant projects in paid for by WMS) the upcoming year outside of selected lighting im- • Painting of classrooms provements and a continuance of finish renewals. • Playground: Replacement of fence, new retaining As an outgoing vestryperson I would like to wall, and installation of play turf express my sincere thanks to all of my fellow vestry members for allowing me to contribute in a small 7 Denton Road way to the continued success of our community. • No major work was required during 2016 I am grateful to Steve Killeen who has been in- valuable in providing his time and experience in Miscellaneous running the day to day business of the property • Refurbishment of main church sign on Washing- department. ton Street begins —Matt King

Report of the Vestryperson for Stewardship We kicked off our annual stewardship campaign 2. Please pledge more for 2017 in October with the theme of “Strength- 3. Please pledge on time ening our Spiritual Home,” reflecting our desire The final tally for our previous campaign, for to secure and continue the strong progress we’ve 2016, is 294 pledges totaling $868,118. To account made the past two years at St. Andrew’s. In this for modest inflation and to build upon our prog- time we restored the third clergy position, and we ress, our goals for 2017 are to obtain at least 300 welcomed Margaret and Cat to our clergy team. We pledges from families and individuals, for at least have been blessed with the new energy and ideas $900,000. As of January 9, 2017 we are approach- they each bring to our parish and our missions, ing these goals with 276 pledges for $881,415. As in particular adult education and formation, and pledges are still being received for 2017, we are youth programs. hopeful that our goals will be met. The approach for 2017 continued and built upon I want to thank every member of the St Andrew’s the two prior campaigns, “Great Expectations” for community who contributes time, talent, and re- 2015 and “Moving Forward Together” for 2016. sources every year to make our parish the vibrant, Through our annual stewardship mailing, emails, warm place it is today. I would also like to thank and oral and written testimonials, we sought to the other members of the stewardship commit- both educate parishioners about the importance of tee, who played such an important role in making our role as stewards, and to inspire generous sup- our campaign so successful: Connie Barnes, Dan port for our parish and our missions. Moving oral Dent, Allen Jones, Ann Johnson, Jeff McAdams, testimonials during Sunday services were given by Anne Prensner, George Stathis, and our wardens parishioners Margarethe Kulke, Jeff McAdams, and Lynda Sperry and Michael Vanin. I would also George Stathis, along with remarks and encourage- like to extend a special thanks to the Rev. Adrian ment from Adrian, Warden Michael Vanin, and me. Robbins-Cole and Ruth Hubert and Arnout Eike- As in prior years, we focused on three key boom of the Treasurer’s office for their collective messages: efforts, counsel, and leadership. 1. Please pledge —Herb Manning

32 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting The St. Andrew’s Legacy Society

The St. Andrew’s Legacy Society was established Addison and Jody Hall in 2002 as a way to recognize and thank those who Clinton and Margaret Harris have made specific arrangements, through a will or Mark S. Housel a trust agreement, for the benefit of St. Andrew’s. Jeanne A. Johnsen Planned gifts are an important component of Ann G. Johnson stewardship, and many parishioners have made G. Lane Johnson arrangements to help ensure the future well-being Peter and Kate Kastner of St. Andrew’s beyond their lifetime. Those who Toby and Donna Kell have chosen to plan ahead for themselves and for Michael A. and Dona M. Kemp St. Andrew’s in this way are listed below. Ralph Kimball Kevin and Jane Barry Clarence H. King III Wade and Sally Blackman Pat and Dick MacKinnon Elizabeth Sullivan Bond Virginia L. Murray Virginia L. Brooks Lisa and Rick Patten Alice and Kent Campbell Elizabeth L. Powell Stephen and Elizabeth Clarke Linda Reineman Barbara Compton Paul W. Shackford Joan Cook Laura Stiglin James and Elsie Deane Joyce Strzetelski Daniel and Sarah Dent Lynne Tirrell and Timothy Sperry Gregory and Edith Dolnikowski Charles Topham and Mary Mullany Norman Dorian Ruth B. Wilson Ruth Kenworthy Ecker Dolores “Dede” Woods Janet S. Ellis Margaret and Paul Zusky James and Flora Ferrara Anonymous (11) Linda R. Gallo If you have made such arrangements and wish David L. and Janet Z. Giele to be included in the Legacy Society roster in the James R. Gill future, please contact the treasurer’s office. Jane Givens

Report of the Vestryperson for Worship

The St. Andrew’s worship committee supports will help with smooth management of the larger and advises our clergy in the coordination and crowds. In 2016, we also discussed appropriate planning of worship experiences. The commit- responses to the parish survey as related to wor- tee which is comprises ministry heads—includ- ship. In general, we try to strengthen and preserve ing leaders of altar and flower guilds, music, Lay traditions that are cherished at St. Andrews, while Eucharistic ministers, acolytes, and ushers—meets continuing our efforts to provide choices that quarterly with Adrian, Margaret, and Cat to orga- support the changing needs of families.With three nize upcoming church services. We also make time clergy in place, St. Andrew’s has been able to offer to discuss parish feedback after Holy Week and a third communion station on Sunday mornings. Christmas. We note even small details, such as the This change involved coordination from the altar need for an extra usher or chalice bearer, which guild, acolytes, ushers, and chalice bearers, but it

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 33 helps move the service along in a more timely fash- Christmas day. Two highlights for 2016 included ion. In order to increase opportunities for youth Cat’s Ordination with Bishop Alan M. Gates on participation, a new role was created for acolytes February 27 and the presentation of a children’s and we now have a fifth acolyte processing in with operetta, Rodney the Church Mouse by Liz Dean, at the Gospel. Our youth joined the intergenerational the 10am worship service on November 20. choir at two services this year, singing at the Bless- Our worship leaders are devoted, energetic, and ing of the Animals service and on Christmas Eve. talented people who generously give their time to The new Taizé and Blue Christmas services, well St. Andrew’s. They work together with our clergy received in 2015, saw increased attendance. This to provide weekly and special services for the year, Margaret and Cat offered “ashes to go” at members of our congregation and are always look- the Wellesley train station on Ash Wednesday as ing for more volunteers to join their teams. I am an option for those who cannot get to church. In grateful to all those who serve these worship minis- addition, the clergy are planning to start offering a tries for their dedication and willingness to serve. monthly informal service on Sundays at 5pm. They —Winnie Faust have brainstormed this fall and are excited to try Clergy: Adrian Robbins-Cole, Margaret Schwarzer, different formats. Catherine Healy, Karen Vickers Budney In 2016, a total of 428 services were held by St. Wardens: Lynda Sperry, Michael Vanin Andrews clergy, including 239 celebrations of Holy Acolytes: Jen Olivetti Eucharist, 159 prayer services, 13 baptisms, and 18 Altar Guild: Cynthia Scott funerals. Total attendance for Sunday Services for Flower Guild: Cynthia Ballantyne, Katie Barrack 2016 was over 12,000. 1,456 people attended ser- Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Al Bornemann vices over Holy Week and Easter and 1,215 came Music: Helen Ward Mannix, Amanda Kern to St. Andrew’s to worship on Christmas Eve or Ushers: David Boghosian

Altar Guild Report The liturgy begins and ends with the work of Brown MacKinnon; Week 2, Liz Tecca; Week 3, the altar guild. We prepare for all weekly services, Becky Hamlin; Week 4, Pam Henrikson; and Week as well as special services: weddings, funerals, bap- 5, Donna Kell. tisms, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter—and also In January, Debbie Lorenz’s remarkable two- prepared the ordination of the Reverend Catherine year term as director came to a close and she Healy to the priesthood in 2016. The altar guild transitioned her responsibilities to Cynthia Scott as maintains the vessels, linens, and altar hangings director and Laura Brown MacKinnon as assistant used in our worship services. director. Dell Beggs stepped down as secretary and We met six times in 2016 to review business mat- her post was assumed by D.D. Alexander. ters, sign up for extra duties during the busy litur- Becky Hamlin stepped down in 2016 from years gical seasons of Christmas and Easter, and develop of serving as wedding coordinator, and her post camaraderie. As is customary during our annual was assumed by Linda Reineman. Debbie Lorenz Ascension Day Eucharist in May, we remembered served as linens coordinator and will transition her all past members who have died. responsibilities to Jean Childs for 2017. Members of the altar guild are assigned to Margaret Blackwell served as training coordi- weekly teams, with each team responsible for all nator, assisted by Debbie Monti and Donna Kell services occurring within the assigned week. The in training new members. Having completed the heads of week are responsible for coordinating training, Bonnie Akins, Blair Glennon, and Paige and supervising the weekly teams: Week 1, Laura Manning are to be commissioned as new mem-

34 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 124th Annual Meeting bers of the altar guild in January 2017, and Grace Judith Boland, Laura Brown MacKinnon, Jean Hoffman was welcomed as a new trainee. Childs, Elsie Deane, Jo Dermer, Nancy Echlov, Long-term member Janet Hough retired this Linda Gallo, Erica Gelser, Blair Glennon, Wendy year, and we thank her for her many years of Haering-Engels, Becky Hamlin, Heidi Harper, devoted service to the altar guild. We also note Pam Henrikson, Grace Hoffman, Ann Johnson, with sadness the deaths of former members Bobbie Donna Kell, Margarethe Kulke, Debbie Lorenz, Bedford, Pat Dwight, and Arline Wahn. Pat MacKinnon, Paige Manning, Debbie Monti, St. Andrew’s received a gift of greatly needed Liz Parsons, Anne Prensner, Linda Reineman, new altar hangings for the children’s chapel in Cynthia Scott, Ellen Staelin, Laura Stettner, memory of Gordon K. Ellis: a green superfrontal, a Carol Sullivan, Liz Tecca, Joann Tuytschaevers, purple superfrontal, and a fair linen. We gratefully Jill Whiting, Sally Whitman, and Beverly Wood. accept memorial gifts to replace worn items and Members emeritae are Barbara Compton, Charlotte add new, for the enhancement of our worship. Corey, Janet Ellis, Janet Hough, Jane Kettendorf, We happily welcome any member of the church Jay Strzetelski, Eleanor Sullivan, Harriet who would be interested in joining us in “doing Thompson, Ruth Wilson, and Marsha Wiseheart. God’s dishes” or “setting the props for the show.” Many thanks to all the wonderful members of The time required is minimal (generally one ser- the altar guild for their joyful service, especially vice a month), but the rewards (and fellowship) are to the heads of week and coordinators for taking great. New members work side by side with experi- on additional responsibilities, and to the clergy— enced members as they train. Adrian, Margaret, and Cat—for their support and The dedicated members of the St. Andrew’s good humor as we work together in this important altar guild are: Molly Aitken, D.D. Alexander, Dell worship ministry. Beggs, Barbara Bergstrom, Margaret Blackwell, —Cynthia Scott,

Lay Eucharistic Ministry Report

The St. Andrew’s team of lay Eucharistic min- or any member of the clergy for more information. isters is a devoted group of Eucharistic ministers Our greatest need is for chalice bearers at 10am and readers who enrich the liturgical experience for and combination reader/chalice bearer at 5pm, but our parish at Sunday services, during Holy Days, volunteers for any assignments are always wel- and at other liturgical events, by reading Scripture, come. Training is simple and readily available on leading Psalms and Prayers of the People, and dis- an individual basis. tributing wine at Communion. There are more than The organizational changes made late in 2015 450 such assignments every year, and it is a tribute were continued successfully throughout 2016. In to the dedication and cooperative spirit of this fine this regard, I would especially like to thank Adams team that it is a rare event when an assignment is Carroll for his handling of weekly service notices missed, or cannot be filled. and related scheduling communications, Liz Dean We currently have 32 regular members plus for her meticulous care and maintenance of vest- 13 substitutes. We are always happy to add new ments, and Anne Prensner for her recruiting efforts. members, and have a continuing need to do so. Liturgical procedure changes were minimal in Last year, for example, six members changed from 2016. With the resumption of use of the transept regular to substitute status because of other com- altar for Communion at the 10am service in late mitments. If you are interested in serving in this 2015, some experimentation and minor changes— rewarding ministry, please contact Anne Prensner designed to reduce confusion around the main (our coordinator for recruitment), Al Bornemann, altar and expedite movement to the transept—were

2016 Vestry Committee Reports 35 made in 2016. These modifications affected the pro- Dubé, Nancy Echlov, Janet Giele, Blair Glennon, cedure for reception of communion by the Eucha- Wendy Haering-Engels, Joe Hamilton, Becky ristic ministers and were, I think, largely transpar- Hamlin, David Hamlin, Ben Hammond, Heidi ent to the congregation. Harper, Meg Harris, Joanna Horobin, Greg Hunter, Many thanks to the very capable and collegial Jeanne Johnsen, Ann Johnson, Donna Kell, members of this ministry for their help and their Michael Kemp, Suzy Littlefield, Debbie Lorenz, willingness to serve. It is a pleasure to work Paige Manning, Ansley Martin, Jen Martin, with this dedicated group of people: Debbie Brian McCaslin, Paul Merry, Randy Parker, Alexander, Jane Andrews, Wade Blackman, Karen Pekowitz, Anne Prensner, Mary Scanlon, Margaret Blackwell, Giles Boland, Judith Boland, Paul Shackford, Nora Tracy Phillips, Rebecca Marissa Caldwell, Adams Carroll, Paul Criswell, Weitzel, and Margaret Zusky. Charles Curtis, Sarah Dent, Al Dubé, Zebby —Al Bornemann

Memorial Rose Garden Report

Since its consecration on June 14, 1998, there Samuel Barbin Coco, November 6, 1927 to March 20, have been thirty-nine burials in the memorial rose 2016; Date of Burial: June 18, 2016 garden. Arline B. Wahn, January 17, 1921 to May 27, 2016; We are very grateful to Wardie Mannix, who has Date of Burial: July 8, 2016 been caring for the roses in the garden. During the Elizabeth A. Woltzen, September 3, 1922 to April 24, spring and the summer months, Wardie pruned, 2016; Date of Burial: July 16, 2016 mulched and fertilized the roses with the help of Patricia Jane Conroy Dwight, May 11, 1929 to our sexton, Steve Killeen. December 1, 2016; Date of Burial: In addition to thanking Wardie for her skill- December 12, 2016 ful and faithful care of the roses, the administra- —Adrian Robbins-Cole tors thank everyone in the congregation who has The Memorial Rose Garden Administrators: contributed to the creation and maintenance of this Adrian Robbins-Cole, rector; Lynda Sperry, beautiful garden. We welcome all members of the warden; Michael Vanin, warden; Arnout Eikeboom, congregation to learn more about it. treasurer; Matt King, vestryperson for property; and Katharine Clark, parish administrator. Burials in 2016 James Winter Reed, July 27, 1928 to May 14, 2016; Date of Burial: May 30, 2016

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