Vestry Congregation Update – April 2026
The Vestry is eager to share this quarterly update with you as finances are an important aspect of making it possible for us to share life together and to “encounter, embody, and extend the presence of Christ.”
Highlights from January-March:
- Benevolence Fund gifts received of $6,920 and disbursements of $4,029 to individuals/families for rent, medical bills, and utilities assistance. The Benevolence Fund balance was $13,804 at the end of March.
- Building updates: Annual maintenance of HVAC completed, new lawncare provider contracted, and lighting project completed.
- Operating Income included $19,500 in one-time pledges to support the Kids, Youth, and Community Engagement Minister role.
- Project income included grants to support annual Peace Garden ($17,565), Sacred Forest ($12,000) activities.
| 1st Quarter (Jan-March 2026) | Budgeted | Actual |
| Operating Income | $77,510 | $102,312 |
| Operating Expenses | $87,133 | $86,671 |
| NET OPERATIONS | -$9,624 | $15,641 |
| Project* Income | $9,970 | $38,985 |
| Project* Expenses | $11,822 | $4,390 |
| Total Income | $87,480 | $141,297 |
| Total Expenses | $98,955 | $91,060 |
| NET TOTAL REVENUE | -$11,475 | $50,237 |
*Projects include Benevolence, Sacred Forest, Peace Garden, and Liturgical Folk Concert.
Vestry Highlights January-March:
- Organizational updates: Welcomed Radonna Fiorini and Jamie Dunn to Vestry service, adopted amendments to the Bylaws, and signed an updated lease agreement with Skiles Test youth league for use of the ballfields.
- Selection of Vestry Roles for the year: Tim Ludden (Senior Warden), Nathan Baker (Junior Warden), Ken Racke (Treasurer), and Kate Bacon (Clerk, non-voting)
- The Vestry approved a new Building and Facility Use Policy for non-church activities allowing for uniform standards of individual and group rentals.
- The Finance Committee (Ken Racke, Nathan Baker, Ben Sternke, Logan Posson, RuthAnn Roney, and Jamie Dunn) met to begin long-term financial planning for multi-year budgeting.
- The Audit Committee (Nathan Baker, Jamie Dunn, Tim Birkel, Philip Fiorini, Donovan Bouwers, Bailey Valmassoi, and Ken Racke) have been tasked with completion of the financial audit of 2025 records.
Future Plans:
- Spring Cleaning & Feast & Forest Day: April 25
- Audit of 2025 Financial Records: May 3
The Vestry welcomes your questions and participation in the course of our life together. We invite you to join us, or continue supporting our operational and Benevolence Fund ministries, and thank you for your partnership in stewarding our mission.
