Annual Repor t 2013 Table of Contents 3 145th Annual Meeting Minutes - Nominees - 4 Vestry Class of 2017 4 Diocesan Convention Delegates - Leadership Reports - 5 Rector’s Report 7 Wardens’ Report 8 Mission & Purpose Statement MINISTRY STATISTICS & RECOGNITIONS - Formation & Fellowship - 9 Adult Formation & Fellowship 9 Young Adult Ministry 10 Children, Youth & Family Ministries - Worship & Music - 11 Worship Ministries 13 Music Ministry 14 Outreach 15 Administration 16 Stewardship - Finances - 17 Treasurer’s Report 18 Finance & Stewardship Strategies Committees 20 Statement of Activities & Budget 21 Statement of Financial Position - Affiliate Programs - 22 Boy Scout Troop 73 22 The Children’s Corner Preschool 23 Parish Records 24 Clergy, Staff & Leadership front cover photo credit: Ryne Webb St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 6050 North Meridian Street I Indianapolis, IN 46208 I 317.253.1277 I stpaulsindy.org (left & above) 145th ANNUAL PARISH MEETING held on January 27, 2013 145 th Annual Meeting Minutes Submitted by Mary Strange I Clerk of the Annual Meeting Pledge increased by $22,000 over 2011, but was still $30,000 under Call to Order & Opening Prayer budget. Plate offerings were strong. Expenses were $83,000 lower A quorum of the Parish was present. The Rev. John Denson, Rector, than budget. called the Annual Meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. Peter Thuesen of- 2013 Budget fered the opening prayer. Michael next referred to the budget for 2013. To achieve a balanced Election of Parliamentarian & Clerk budget, $42,000 will be transferred to operational reserves from the Rick Adams was nominated for Parliamentarian and Mary Strange budget. The Endowment draw will continue to be frozen at the 2012 was nominated for Clerk of the Annual Meeting. Motion made, sec- level. Budgeted pledge income is $50,000 more than in 2012. Michael onded and carried to elect the Parliamentarian and Clerk. encouraged those who have not yet pledged to do so. Approval of the Minutes He displayed a view of the 2013 budget by ministry, such as music, Minutes of the 144th Annual Meeting, held January 29, 2012 were youth, etc. It takes approximately 50% of the budget to “keep the approved by acclamation as submitted by Larry Johnson, Clerk. lights on” – for utilities, maintenance, administration and Diocesan support. St. Paul’s has moved from 7th to 5th in giving ratio in the Vestry & Diocesan Convention Elections Indianapolis parishes within the Diocese, so St. Paul’s has room for Pam Douglas, Senior Warden, announced that applications were pledge growth to enable ministry growth. received from four candidates for the Vestry class of 2016: Molly Childs, Ann Hinson, Fred Scott and Emily Wilhite. Motion made and Statement of Financial Position seconded to elect the slate of candidates. Motion carried. Current cash balance is $1.9 million, or enough to cover about 8 months of expenses. Most businesses want at least 6 months of cash Pam read the slate of delegates to the 2013 Diocesan Convention. balance. The year-end cash balance includes sufficient funds to retire Delegates include Pam Douglas, Beth Jeglum, Larry Johnson, Joyce $100,000 of the renovation debt. During 2012, inadequate capital Krauser, Larry Krauser, Katherine Tyler Scott, Peter Thuesen and the campaign funds were available for debt reduction. The Endowment Junior Warden, to be elected by the Vestry. Motion made and sec- funds gained $3.1 million before being reduced by the $1.6 million onded to elect the slate of candidates. Motion carried. draw. In conclusion, Michael stated that the balance sheet was in John shared his appreciation for those who volunteer to serve the good shape. He then answered questions. Parish. Warden’s Report REPORTS Pam thanked the Vestry for their support during the year and for Treasurer’s Report responding to her email request in preparing for the Annual Meet- Michael Jack first acknowledged the work of Controller Lisa White ing. 2012 was a transitional year – to explore who we are and what during the year. He referred the Parish to page 23 of the Annual we represent. She is excited about the future direction of St. Paul’s in Report. Net gain for 2012 was $3,600, $5,000 better than budget. fulfilling our Mission and Purpose. She gave special thanks to clergy Annual Report 2013 and staff. The Vestry worked as a team, contributing ideas and recommendations for moving forward. She gave special thanks to Nominees her classmates – Beth Jeglum, Jessica Moland and Ryne Webb and Junior Warden Peter Thuesen. She strongly encouraged parishio- Vestry Class of 2017 ners to communicate with the Vestry. The Nominating Committee is pleased to present these candidates. Rector’s Report Their Vestry applications are posted on stpaulsindy.org/vestry. John thanked Pam for her service as both Junior and Senior Warden and for supporting John during his first 18 months at St. Paul’s. He presented Pam with a gift. He has nominated Peter Thuesen for Senior Warden in 2013. He then presented remarks describing New England, especially the stone walls that are common there. Walls have strength and solidity that lasts – they can create barriers (which keep people out or in) – they can create and enforce prejudices – they can establish bound- aries, establish gathering places, support houses, or be transparent (offering an invitation). He compared St. Paul’s to the building of stone walls, especially retaining walls. Richard Bernhardt Olivia Cronin In 2013, the Parish will focus on two of the four Mission Areas located on page 8 of the 2012 Annual Report: 1. Transforming the Neighborhood and the World. We will re-focus and renew our commitment to outreach. John will develop an Outreach Reimagining Task Force composed of 8-12 people. They will prayerfully and thoughtfully discern how we are light of Christ in the world. 2. Build a committed Christian community. We will expand staff so that we can grow by expanding hours for the youth minister and organist positions. We will create the position of Parish Missioner, Susan Johnston Ace Yakey who will develop a total ministry by supervising the expansion of youth, young adult, evangelism and greeting newcomers programs. St. Paul’s will be breaking new ground and creating new models for Diocesan Convention Delegates calling people into the life of Christ. A part-time Pastoral Associate Consistent with the Vestry Policy regarding Diocesan Delegates, will also be hired to renew and coordinate the various lay pastoral the following persons are nominated. care teams. Finally, an office assistant will be added to staff for • Pam Douglas • Joyce Krauser • Katherine Tyler Scott 18 hours per week to support the work of the existing staff and to re- • Beth Jeglum • Larry Krauser • Molly Childs (Alternate) lieve them of tasks that distract from them from their essential work. • Larry Johnson • Linda Segebarth • Junior Warden (TBD) 3. Finally, John intends to re-structure financial stewardship to become more holistic. The annual budget will be re-designed, with improved lines of communication between the Trustees, the th Finance Committee, Vestry, etc. We will strengthen household 145 Annual Meeting Minutes continued... giving, decreasing dependence on the endowment draw and work • Fred Ruebeck who heads the Trustees. toward eliminating our debt. • Ted Randall for volunteering as Annual Campaign chair for the Each stone must contribute to the whole. Each person has a neces- past two years. sary place in the St. Paul’s “wall” – what will your part be? John then • The Clergy and staff - Jean Denton, Les Carpenter, Jeff Thornberg, answered questions. Jenny Hulen, Frank Boles, Robert Richter, Lisa White, Barbara Haber- man, Marilyn Vargo, Aaron Hurt, Erica Jeglum, Dontie Filler, David Special Recognitions Geoghegan, Marvin Jackson, Bill Novak, Randy Frieling, Pamela Smith. John referred the Parish to page 6 of the Annual Report. He specifi- • Special thanks to his family - he can’t do it alone. Thanks to cally mentioned the following: Stephanie, Taylor and Hannah for their support and for serving as • Outgoing Vestry members – Pam Douglas, Beth Jeglum, Jessica models in Christ. Moland and Ryne Webb. • The Wardens work and support. John provided the closing prayer from the Hymnal. The 145th • Michael jack, current Treasurer and for 2013. Annual Parish Meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m. — 4 — Nominees CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & HOLY EUCHARIST on Christmas Eve. Leadership Reports Rector’s Report For 2013 I recognize and thank: • The members of the Vestry who lead the parish faithfully and cou- The Rev. John Denson, D.Min I Rector rageously. This past year the vestry has taken bold steps to set a vi- sion for the future and to stand for equality in Indiana. Special thanks We began 2013 in much the same way we have begun 2014: with to Peter Thuesen, Pamela Smith, Ted Randall and Mark Stoner who funerals. One year ago we gathered for the funerals of Connie Shea, complete their service on the Vestry. a long-time parishioner, and Al McClure, a retired priest of the • Peter Thuesen (Senior Warden) and Linda Segebarth (Junior diocese who called St. Paul’s home for several years. These funer- Warden) for their leadership and support. Their counsel has been als followed several in the previous December: John Yergler, Tom invaluable and their willingness to lead the vestry in new directions Barnes, Ross Kipka, and Ed Vargo. In 2014 we have already gath- is inspiring. ered for the funerals of Bette Kennedy and Aubrey Lowe. Another long-time parishioner, Dick Morris, is now in hospice. • Our “financial eam”t which begins with our Treasurer, Michael Jack. Stewarding our resources to keep St. Paul’s strong and vital is Each of them, in their own ways, has made a transformative dif- not an easy task.