Doers Zoom Meeting – Feb.16, 2022
This virtual meeting was attended by 20 Trinity-ites. Irene McKinney welcomed everyone to the meeting and read an Acknowledgement of the Territory. The meeting was hosted by Joy Galea. Rev. David presented opening and closing worship.
Financial Report:
- The opening balance for Jan. in our operating account was $33,602. Our income for Jan. was $18,456 and the expenses were $18,693. Closing balance for Jan is $33,365.
Governance Team Update:
- Fundraising ideas are being considered. The Governance team knows that these are short term fixes in our long range financial situation.
- The Governance team sees Trinity as a partner in the community through our actions and future plans and realizes that now is the time we can envision a future for ourselves as we come out of our isolation.
- Rev. David, Robert, Judi & Syd will all be attending a year long, once a month workshop through leadership called “From Decision making to Discernment”. We expect this will help the Trinity congregation envision a future.
- Judi Carroll will step into a past chair position on Governance at the congregational meeting in June, 2022. Syd Sawyer will step out of Governance to give more time to Doers.
- Governance team thanks the Doers for all the behind the scene work that goes into keeping Trinity United Church congregation and It’s building together.
General Items:
Fundraising Ideas brought forward:
- The application for using the Church as a movie site has been filled out and pictures will be taken in the next couple of weeks to attach to this application. Thanks to Ross and Dave for this work. They would still like to have someone come forward to help out as needed, at times they may not be available.. Ross noted there could be tax implications, as non profits are only allowed at this time to make approx. $22,500 per year. This would be looked into further if this process was to move ahead.
- Buy A Brick –We would need a diagram of the church bldg., which would then be divided into bricks and these bricks would be sold at an agreed upon price. This has been done in the past and was quite successful.
- Chapter Gift Cards – possibly a Christmas fundraiser?
- Find new tenants/partners. Increase membership.
- Paper shredding.
We know within Trinity there are always a lot of people willing to help when needed, but in order to carry out any of these fundraising ideas we need members to please step forward (2-3) who would take on organizing an event. The helpers will surely follow behind to make any event successful.
A reading from the King James version of the bible: James 1: Verse 22. “ Be ye doers of the word – not hearers only”
Please continue to bring forward any fundraising ideas you may hear about, no matter how big or small!
Sister Church Relationships:
- We have had for a number of years a relationship with two churches. One was Wesley Broadway in New Zealand and Kappa United Church of Christ in Kauai, Hawaii. Win Fleming was our liaison with the church in New Zealand and as there has been no contact with anyone associated with this Church, we have decided to discontinue the relationship at this time.
- Ross & Sandra Dunning will continue to connect and correspond with the Kappa United Church in Kauai.
Nominating:
- Beth Anderson is looking for two people to help her with this important job. At this time, we are aware of the Co-chairs stepping down from Governance and these positions will need to be filled. Please contact Beth if you are willing to give her a hand in this search.
Stewardship:
- The goal from Trinity to M&S for 2021 was $10,000. Joy noted that on behalf of Trinity United, $12,085.85 (as at Dec. 31/21) was submitted to Mission & Service for 2021. This amount has been updated since our meeting.
- Please consider donating one days pay during the Lenton season.
Break Out Rooms
Pastoral Care:
- A discussion was had regarding the three funerals that are coming up in Apr/May and whether or not we will be doing receptions. For now, we will wait and see what further Covid restrictions will be lifted and the willingness to take this on again.
- Betty McLean has done a survey on how many people are still reading the services to congregants who had asked for this.
- The Prayer list will continue until the end of Lent.
- A new phone directory will be available at the end of May.
Property:
- Lawn Maintenance – Sheri Bohorquez (Squires) mentioned her willingness to attend to the lawns/gardens at Trinity. She has many years experience from working at Art Knapp’s. Ross made a motion that Sheri Bohorquez be hired as Trinity’s lawn/garden maintenance person for 2022, commencing April & ending in October at a cost of $300 per month ($2100 per year). Seconded by Beth Anderson. Carried. A job description to be developed by M&P.
- Interior painting is under review.
- Tree Stump removal (Dawn Redwood) – Ross to review and prepare budget for removal.
UCW:
- There will be a one day Thrift sale on Sat. Feb. 26th, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the hall. All Covid protocols will be observed. Friday set up will be at 3:00 PM. Advertising: Digital sign, newsletter, Trinity website and posters to go to Stewart House, Hope Manor and on doors around outside of Church. Take home notices will be handed out on Food Bank Days. Maureen will be in touch with previous thrift volunteers regarding help and pls give her a call if you are available to help.
- The Pacific Mountain UCW AGM will be held on Zoom April 30th between 1:00-4:00 PM. The guest speaker is Jeimei Lee (a former Buddhist who has become a Christian).
- The 60th anniversary of the UCW will be held in North Sydney, Nova Scotia from July 11-15/22. There is funding for help in attending from: Trinity, Pacific Mountain Region and the National UCW. Application forms available online or at the office.
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Worship & Music:
Recent Decisions
- Sunday Zoon – We moved opening the zoom room from 10:00 to 10:15.
- Still waiting for full in-person worship services.
Needs:
- More Zoom or “Hybrid hosts”
- Anybody who is interested in creating Welcome Home videos.
- Congregants to take a photo of themselves waving a frond, some grasses, a small branch, a homemade paper frond etc., and send to the office where they will be put together for the Palm Sunday Service.
Celebrations:
- Moving forward into Hybrid services.
- Choir has returned to Sunday worship.
Lent & Holy Week Services:
- Shrove Tuesday, March 1: Via Zoom (possibly have a Shrove Tuesday dinner shared)
- Ash Wednesday, March 2: Via Zoon at 7:00PM with pre-recorded music.
- Palm Sunday April 10- W&M asking for photos as noted above.
- Maudy Thursday, April 14 – 7:00 PM service - In-person/ Hybrid to be determined.
- Good Friday, April 15 – we hope to listen to the recorded Moderators service that day – still to be confirmed.
- Easter morning April 17- Sunrise service 8:00 AM. Lions Park has been booked for this in-person service.
- Easter morning April 17 – 10:30 Service – In person or Hybrid? This to be advised.
Next Doers meeting to take place in April
From your Doers Team (Irene, Joy, Peggy)