Annual Congregational Meeting

The 233rd Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Wednesday, June 18. Twenty-five people attended the meeting which was ably and graciously moderated by Debbie Cook. The written reports of the boards, committees, and organizations showed a church which has been busy and active in the past year, and bits and pieces of these reports will be included in upcoming issues of "The Steeple."

Three items should be highlighted. The Board of Deacons had an unusually large number of vacancies due to completion of terms and resignations because of family health issues. The Nominating Committee was unable to fill a two year vacancy on the six person board. When someone is willing to fill this vacancy, the Council will make the appointment.

In the Heritage Festival report, Carleen Pelsue wrote that after twelve years chairing the Festival, this will definitely be her last year. This major event provides about a third of the church's budget. As yet, the church is looking for one or two people to take on this responsibility.

The meeting also heard from outgoing Trustee Rick Wilson who showed a very preliminary model for a 16' x 28' addition to the back of the church to provide a second stair exit from the sanctuary, a handicap lift, and eventually space for the church office space and a pastor's office. The meeting responded positively to the plan and approved the Trustees contacting an architect. The church's capital fund has about $40,000, a good start for this potential project.