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.”
Financial Highlights from July-September:
- Benevolence Fund gifts received of $3,490 and disbursements of $4,907 to individuals/families. The Benevolence Fund balance was $16,066 at the end of September.
- Project income included Benevolence Fund gifts and Liturgical Folk Ticket Sales.
- Project expenses included Liturgical Folk Concert and Peace Garden Manager Stipend.
- Building updates: New HVAC for Parish Hall, Brush and Tree Trimming, Plumbing Fix, and Bat Prevention.
- Marion County Master Gardener program funded educational sign project for the Sacred Forest.
- YTD Operating deficit is partially offset by $25,000 of Kids Ministry donations carried over from 2025.
| 3rd Quarter (July-Oct 2026) | Q3 Budgeted | Q3 Actual | YTD Actual |
| Operating Income | $77,511 | $70,369 | $240,695 |
| Operating Expenses | $87,132 | $97,323 | $278,435 |
| NET OPERATIONS | -$9,621 | -$26,954 | -$37,740 |
| Project* Income | $9,969 | $4,104 | $49,488 |
| Project* Expenses | $11,823 | $18,244 | $30,580 |
| Total Income | $87,480 | $74,473 | $290,183 |
| Total Expenses | $98,955 | $115,567 | $309,015 |
| NET TOTAL REVENUE | -$11,475 | -$41,094 | -$18,831 |
*Projects include A/V Upgrade, Benevolence, Sacred Forest, Peace Garden, and Liturgical Folk Concert.
Vestry Highlights July-September:
- Finance Committee (Ken Racke, Ben Sternke, Nathan Baker, RuthAnn Roney, Jamie Dunn, Logan Posson): Preparing draft 2027 budget scenarios for Vestry consideration in conjunction with the Stewardship Campaign, and will make a final recommendation by December.
- Personnel Committee (Tim Ludden, Radonna Fiorini, RuthAnn Roney, Monica Hengge, Craig Charnley): Met with clergy to review staffing responsibilities, needs, and presented recommendations to the Vestry.
- Prepared for transition to the new online giving platform with potential budget savings of $5,000!
- Initiated building maintenance planning with the Diocese for sustainable operations.
Future Plans:
- Stewardship Campaign through November 1
- Fall Cleaning Day October 17
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.
