place of meeting annual report book feb 2015

Place of Meeting

Toronto United Mennonite Church February 2015

Report Book issue:

Looking back in gratitudeLooking ahead in hope

Place of Meetingis the meaning of the Huron

word “toronton,” from which our

city gets its name. Fittingly, it

can also mean “plenty” or

“abundance.”

Place of Meeting is also the

monthly newsletter of Toronto

United Mennonite Church. May

you find plenty here to enjoy and

ponder. Opinions expressed are

those of the writers and not

necessarily of the congregation

as a whole.

Contributions of all kinds are

enthusiastically received,

through the mail folder in the

lobby or at

[email protected]

Next deadline:

Tuesday, Feb. 24

This report can be read in full

colour online at

issuu.com/pomeditor/docs/pom_

feb_2015/

Production Editor:

Doreen Martens

Contents

2 Board chair’s report

3 Pastor’s report

6 Associate Pastor’s report

8 Youth Ministry team report

9 Youth report

11 Mission & Service Committee report

12 Congregational Life

14 Pastor-Congregational Relations Committee

15 Worship Committee report

17 Gift Discernment Committee report

22 Property Committee report

24 Christian Education Committee

27 Treasurer’s report

33 Building Committee & Space Task Force

36 Lark Queen Investment Ltd.

37 Human Sexuality task force report

38 Silver Lake

40 Lazarus Rising

41 St. Clair O’Connor Community Inc. report

43 Mennonite Church Canada report to churches

45 Mennonite Central Committee report

46 Mennonite Church Eastern Canada report

47 Mennonite Disaster Service report

48 Minutes from AGM February 2014

55 Minutes from Congregational Meeting June 8, 2014

61 Minutes from Congregational Meeting Nov. 9, 2014

66 Outline of worship services in 2014

68 Membership List 2014

76 Upcoming Events

Back page: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

Place of Meeting February 2015 Report Book page 1

“We spent a good part of this past year testing a vision”

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth

the law, happy is he.”

Proverbs 29:18, KJV

The vision referred to by the writer of Proverbs is a

prophetic vision, a revelation, divine guidance. Without it

we cast off restraint and run amok. We the people perish.

Only if we follow God’s ways and laws will we find meaning and

happiness.

As a church we spent a good part of this past year testing a vision

presented at the last Annual General Meeting by our Visioning

Committee. Given our congregation’s long involvement with

people who are marginalized and/or in transition, the committee

proposed that our building project provide both a better welcome

for a diversity of people, and supportive housing for survivors of

human trafficking. Was this a prophetic revelation from God?

Was it in keeping with God’s ways and intent for us now? Over

the next months we learned, and discussed, and prayed, and

pledged. In June we strongly affirmed this vision as being of God

and for us, and chose a scale for the building work that seemed

prudent and represented good stewardship.

Since then we have moved quickly to implement this vision. Our

Space Task Force 3 concluded its part of the building design and

permitting work. The 6 Lark St. property was transferred and is

now wholly owned by TUMC. Our new Building Committee

took over the final designs for the Queen St. and Lark St. renova-

tions, and started contracting and supervision of the construction

work. We formed an interim board for the Aurora House project

who then drafted its mission statements, and is now applying for

charitable status and then programme funding. Congregants made

pledges and donated in 2014 over $300,000 towards the building

work in addition to the $60,000 donated in 2013. I am grateful to

all those who have brought us to this point in our congregational

life, donating their time and talents in discerning and implement-

ing God’s will in this major undertaking.

In addition to this work, the Church Board also oversaw:

• The work of our Human Sexuality Task Force and our partici-pation in Mennonite Church Canada’s “Being a Faithful Church”

discussions on the same topic;

• The review of our Associate Pastor’s first year of full-timeministry with our youth and the wider congregation;

• Completion of our initial year of financial and personal supportfor two Eritrean refugees.

The coming year’s construction work will bring disruption and

distractions, and more demands on our time and finances. But it

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will also bring new and creative outreach op-

portunities on both our properties which we

believe will bring us much joy.

I thank all those on the current board who are

continuing their faithful service to the church,

and to Mary Klein who now leaves the board

but continues as a member of the Aurora

House board. A special thanks to Vice-Chair

Jon Brandt, who took on additional responsi-

bilities while I was away for three months last

summer.

Doug Pritchard

‘As we anticipate housing the stranger, soon to become friend,

let us hope and pray for the same kind of provision for us all’

The word of the Lord came to [Elijah], saying, 3 “Go from here and

turn eastward, and hide yourself by the Wadi Cherith, which is east of

the Jordan. 4 You shall drink from the wadi, and I have commanded

the ravens to feed you there.” 5 So he went and did according to the

word of the Lord; he went and lived by the Wadi Cherith, which is

east of the Jordan. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the

morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the

wadi.

1 Kings 17:2-6

This scripture can be found at the beginning of the complex Eli-

jah narrative recorded in the books of the Kings. I chose it to

begin my report this year for a couple of reasons: First, it con-

tains the name of a stream, Cherith, which was one of the early sug-

gestions for naming our local mission project that instead has become

Aurora House. Second, although we did not choose Cherith, the story

of Elijah that contains reference to this stream reminds us that God

provides for those whom God calls to be faithful.

For the last couple of years in my annual report, I have made refer-

ence to our 2008 Vision and Identity initiatives. Note especially:

3. Explore the possibility of a local mission activity – now the found-

ing of Aurora House.

4. Consider creative use of our space (6 Lark St. and 1774 Queen St)

to support the ministry objectives of TUMC and our ministry part-

ners in 1774 Queen St. –– we are proceeding with renovations of 6

Lark and 1774 Queen St. that support the ministry objectives of

TUMC and our partners (noting especially that Aurora House has sig-

nificant support from and involvement of the Toronto Mennonite

New Life Centre).

The year 2014 was the final year of a long process of discernment

that has brought us to the point of concretizing these initiatives.

Thanks be to God. While there is considerable work to be done, our

direction seems clear and manageable, thanks to God and to all who

continue to contribute time and talents to the space and now building

task force and to the foundational work of the Aurora House Board.

A year ago we could not have foreseen where we are now. God is

good, and as the Elijah story reminds us, God provides for those God

calls to be faithful.

When the wadi Cherith dries up because of drought –– as it does at

the completion of the story quoted above –– God instructs Elijah to

join a foreign widow and her son in the town of Zarephath in Sidon,

and God provides for all three of them by ensuring that the jar of

meal and jug of oil will not run out until the drought is over. As we


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anticipate housing the stranger, soon to become friend, let us

hope and pray for the same kind of provision for us all.

As I scrolled through my 2014 calendar to note the other sig-

nificant events in the life of our congregation, I noted that

we began the year with a parent/child dedication, and the

Sunday after that we welcomed new members. Following is

a list of the many things that we celebrated in 2014.

Births: We welcomed Eli Nathaniel Schmucker, Brynn Car-

olyn Banack and Isaac Joel Gerber.

Weddings: We rejoiced with Alexandra Lobach and David

Waddell, and Jerome Leis and Aleesa Carter.

New Members: We welcomed Christine Langschmidt and

Peter Haresnape upon confession of their faith and John Epp,

who transferred his membership to TUMC from the Dan-

forth Mennonite Church.

We were deeply saddened by many deaths this past year.

We mourn the loss of Roger Slute, Otto Andres and Selma

Neudorf. We mourn with our sister congregation, TMNLC,

the deaths of Luis Arias, Jaime Romero and Eunice Yantzi.

We also held memorial services for others who had connec-

tions with members of our congregation: Ron Sawatsky,

George Kinyera and Rosa Amelia Ocampo. And for all

those beyond our congregation whom I have not named but

whom we have loved and lost in this past year, we pray to

God for comfort in our sorrow.

The Caring Team welcomed Ken Salsman to our team this

year and we said good-bye and thank you to Geoff Wichert

for many years of service.

The Preaching Team welcomed Peter Haresnape and John

Rempel in 2014. We thank Aldred Neufeldt and Susie Guen-

ther Loewen for their service.

Ethan Vanderleek joined us as a summer student intern this

past year. He assisted with the Silver Lake Retreat theme of

Taize worship, led regular worship, preached occasionally

and helped plan and lead the first annual TUMC camping

trip. It was a pleasure to work with him.

Several of us attended the Mennonite Church Canada As-

sembly this past summer in Winnipeg. There were many

highlights, including a turning point in the Being a Faithful

Church process. Now in its 7th year, the Being a Faithful

Church process has claimed from the beginning that “the


calling/vocation of the church is to seek to understand

the desires of God for our times and share this good

news.” With BFC 5, we were in the midst of discern-

ing our key questions re: human sexuality when it be-

came clear to the leaders of the process that we needed

to shift our focus to the following statement and ques-

tion of BFC 6, “God’s gift of unity is not invalidated by

our disagreement. How shall we maintain our unity in

Christ as congregations, Area Church/National Church

while understanding matters of same-sex relationships

differently?” As with every step along the way, TUMC

has and will give input into this process.

Personally and professionally in 2014, I attended a

three-day Women Doing Theology conference in Vir-

ginia and a four-day silent retreat at Loyola house in

Guelph. In the spring I completed my final integrative

paper for my Master of Theology Degree and my

Diploma in Spiritual Direction. I graduated with that

degree (ThM) and diploma (DSD) in November. The

Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre gave me an op-

portunity to present my paper at a Scholars Forum also

in November.

New assignments for me this year include ex-officio

presence on the Aurora House Board and the design

team for the TUMC part of the renovations. I have also

accepted an assignment as the MCEC representative on

the Mennonite Church Canada gift discernment com-

mittee. Having come to the end of some milestones,

(the degree and the serious work of discernment re:

next steps for our congregation), I find myself dream-

ing about the next phase of personal, pastoral and con-

gregational growth.

In that light I have applied for and received funding

from MCEC’s leadership enrichment fund for a sabbat-


ical to take place September through December 2015.

My sabbatical proposal has been reviewed and ac-

cepted by MCEC and TUMC’s PCRC and Board. The

theme statement of that proposal is as follows: I want

to deepen my appreciation for and understanding of a

faith-based approach to Creation Care. I plan to do

the work necessary beforehand so that this sabbatical

will be a time of growth for the congregation and my-

self and that my absence will be as least disruptive as

possible to the life of the congregation.

I would like to close this report by making reference

to part of a prayer I say regularly:

Divine Wisdom….

Each day you give us all that we need.

You remind us of our limits and we let go.

You support us in our power and we act with courage,

for you are the dwelling place within us,

the empowerment around us and the celebration

among us

Now and forever,

Amen.

As we proceed with our building project and mission

proposal, as we strive to be faithful to God’s call for

us here at TUMC, as we worship and work and cele-

brate together, may this prayer remind us that God will

give us all that we need,

that when we reach our limits we can let go and let

God,

and that we can trust God to empower us to be all that

God has called us to be. May it be so.

Marilyn Zehr

Associate

pastor’s

report

‘Intergenerational events are community-building opportunities

for our congregation and shape our children and youth’

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything to-

gether in perfect harmony.

Colossians 3.14

My first year as Associate Pastor at TUMC has gone by very

quickly, and has been full and enriching. Thank you for all

the affirmation and constructive criticism you have given

me along the way. It is a privilege to serve this congregation, and our

wonderful group of youth. I feel that God has blessed this ministry

and this call.

I am especially grateful for the ongoing work of our committed

youth sponsors Alyson Baergen, Elise Epp (who is stepping down),

John Teshima and Carmen Wiebe, and GERMS sponsors David

Brule, Sherri Klassen, Denise Salsman (now leading Venture Club

instead), Harold Thiessen (stepped down) and Audrey Wichert.1 My

work with youth is also directly supported by a structure that in-

cludes a strong Vision for Youth Ministries, a Youth Ministry Team

and a well functioning PCRC (Pastoral Congregation Relations

Committee).

As part of my role I have had the opportunity to attend many com-

mittee meetings and make some good connections for intergenera-

tional inclusion and faith formation. In cooperation with lead pastor

Marilyn, we bring our gifts together to tend to the congregation’s

pastoral, preaching and worship needs. TUMC continues to live out

our theology of the “priesthood of all believers.”2

This past year, two intergenerational events showed how significant

a focus on youth and children can be. The Family Good Friday serv-

ice included Stations of the Cross for children and connected with

Easter Sunday butterflies. It was attended by over 60 people. And the

fun “It Takes a Village” event highlighted our interconnectedness as

we began the Fall season. These, along with other intergenerational

events, are community-building opportunities for our congregation

and shape our children and youth.

The YMT and Youth reports cover many aspects of youth ministry at

TUMC, so I will touch on a few additional points. We currently have

about 14 regular youth and 12 regular junior youth in our groups,

this includes a couple of participants from the Danforth Mennonite

Church and some friends who attend every so often.


1 Audrey was the original instigator/founder of GERMS sometime back

in the ’90s and her contributions to youth work at TUMC throughout

the years have been immeasurable.

2 Mennonite Confession of Faith, article 15

http://www.mennolink.org/doc/cof/art.15.html

Youth highlights

We are moving towards more youth input and participation in shaping

our gatherings, more regularity in our meeting times and we are enjoy-

ing a greater sense of community. One outcome of the planning is that

we had our first annual youth and adult TUMC Canoe Trip in August.

Marilyn Zehr, who has many gifts and passions in this area, coordinated

it. All 7 participants considered the 2-day trip to be a wonderful time of

connection to each other and enjoyment of nature.

Fundraising to support youth activities continues to be a part of our ac-

tivities, and this year we again hosted the Spaghetti supper, with a theme

of Noah’s Ark. We are grateful for TUMC’s generosity at these events.

This year we donated 10% of our earnings to Yonge Street Mission. The

YMT also has ongoing conversations about how to include youth and

families with different financial means.

GERMS highlights

The GERMS (Great Evening Recreation for Mennonite Students) junior

youth group is a vibrant and gifted group at TUMC. In February we had

our annual Winter Retreat, which was led by Ed Heide on the theme of

“Mirror, mirror: Self Esteem.” At the retreat we also discovered our mu-

tual enjoyment of singing together. Jr youth also participated in the

MCEC Jr Youth Retreat on the theme of Food and Faith.

In the Fall we changed our schedule and are now meeting regularly on

the third Sunday of the month for a potluck that includes parents. Navi-

gating adolescence can be complex for all involved, so while the jr youth

have their time together, parents meet for community-building and mu-

tual support. The “We Care Weekend: #James 1:27” was a meaningful

event for all involved. It resulted in 2 quilts, 100 hygiene kits for MCC

and a greater awareness of refugees.

The Jr youth also had a successful new fundraiser to support their Win-

ter Retreat, by providing a bag lunch for the Fall Congregational Meet-

ing. Rumour has it this will become an annual event.

Safe Church

Finally, I would like to report that the Safe Church Committee (myself,

along with Gini Reimer and Ann Dyck), with a lot of support from Tobi

Thiessen (Christian Education Coordinator) continues the implementa-

tion of the Safe Church Policy. In the Fall we held an information ses-

sion for Sunday School teachers and we continue to collect and vet

volunteer forms.

I look forward to continued and fruitful ministry with this gifted and

faithful church. May our efforts continue to flow from our love and

from our desire to follow Christ,

Respectfully,

Michele Rae Rizoli


Youth

Ministries

team

‘The team has become Michele’s sounding board,

a place to generate and fine-tune ideas as they relate to the vision’

The Youth Ministry Team (YMT) was set up in 2012, entrusted

with the newly minted Vision for Youth Ministry that had

been approved by the congregation after an extended process

of discernment with regard to youth ministry at TUMC. The past two

years have been characterized by transition in youth ministry leader-

ship, as TUMC said farewell to our former Youth Pastors and then

installed Michele Rizoli as our Associate Pastor with primary respon-

sibility for youth ministry. During that time, the YMT has held the

vision, imagining ourselves as the hub that enables the various facets

of youth ministry to work together and be of common purpose.

Those years, while exciting, were also characterized by significant

fatigue as youth sponsors in particular stepped up their commitment.

With the coming of Michele to our team, the function of the YMT

has changed somewhat. Where before there was no one person over-

seeing every aspect of youth ministry, making the YMT the only

place to relay and receive information, she now carefully and compe-

tently holds it all together, weighing GERMS and TUMY activities

against the vision as she has received it, supporting and participating

in Sunday School, helping sponsors to think through and plan events

and retreats, and thinking intentionally about how to integrate

TUMC's youth into the life of the church. In this way continue to

foster a culture of intergenerational integration that is so crucial to

church life and faith formation. Our first “It Takes a Village” initia-

tive in September, with the cooperation of the church Board, brought

to life our TUMC village and this interconnectedness in ministry.

The YMT has become Michele’s sounding board, a place to generate

and fine-tune ideas as they relate to the vision, to support her initia-

tives and to authorize her to do the work set before her. As we nego-

tiate this new role with regard to our mandate, we are grateful for her

continued energy, commitment and leadership.

Lori Unger

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YouthAt first thought, it may seem as though the youth had a bit of

a quiet year in 2014. There were no trips to Winnipeg for

large scale Mennonite youth events like there were in 2013,

and there was no service and learning trip to Miami like there

was in 2012. You may be wondering “Did the youth even do

anything this year?” but in fact the youth participated in a

huge variety of events, both old and new, within the past year.

As always, a major highlight early in the calendar year is

MCEC’s winter youth retreat that happens in February. Due

to excellent commitment from the youth (and some friends),

TUMC actually sent one of the largest youth groups in all of

MCEC! Aside from the usual fun and games (such as the

classic “boxball”) the weekend’s theme was “Encountering

Jesus at the Table”, which focused on lessons about disciple-

ship and servanthood and culminated in washing the feet of

one another.

The next major event was something that was brought back

by the young adults and coordinated by our youth sponsors

Elise Epp and Alyson Baergen. This was Awesomefest, an in-

tergenerational event between youth, young adults and sen-

iors of the congregation. Though many of the younger people

did not know what to expect; it proved to be an evening of

good food, getting to know different people and fun games.

Following that event, the youth group also managed to suc-

cessfully lead the April 20th church service with a team effort

coming from many different people within the youth group.

Some highlights from the service included the sermon pro-

vided by Jacobo Mata as well as a very enjoyable offertory

from Clay Appell. The youth also put on the annual TUMC

Coffee house in June, and enjoyed a “Beginning of Summer”


barbeque hosted by sponsors John and Carmen, where

we sadly said goodbye to Arianne Wichert (Leaving to at-

tend Rosthern Junior College in Saskatchewan) and

Siena Armstrong (Moving to Guelph).

When things started up again in the Fall, the youth spon-

sors decided to focus more on having regular events on

the third Friday every month, to allow for youth to plan

ahead, and to really get to know each other while hang-

ing out together. Thus, TUMY Fridays (or TGITF) was

born, and since then the youth have really enjoyed our

Friday get-togethers for things such as Gorgon, Bowling

and a Movie Night; in addition to our other youth events

at different times. The fall congregational meeting also

saw Michele’s contract as Pastor get reviewed, following

a very positive report from the Pastoral Review Commit-

tee.

In our final event of 2014, a “make-your-own-pizza”

lunch at Michele’s with 17 youth in attendance, we said

goodbye to another member, Derek Schmucker, who was

leaving to spend 6-months in Colombia. Elise Epp has

also stepped down as a youth sponsor.

Overall, 2014 was a great year for the youth group with

an expansion of active members and continued strong

leadership from Michele and the sponsors, who have

constantly planed new and interesting events for us. We

look forward to another year under her leadership and (of

course) our trip to Mennonite World Conference in Penn-

sylvania this July.

Isaac Thiessen


‘The miracle of Aurora House was indeed a wonderful initiative to participate in’

Again this year TUMC has demonstrated its

commitment to serving the world outside

the confines of our local church commu-

nity in generous ways. It has been a privilege to

participant /observe this phenomenon.

In a challenging year financially, we as a congre-

gation have met our commitments to our refugee

sponsorship initiative, met the commitments to our

many and diverse benevolence items, and commit-

ted generously to the capital costs of our new min-

istry out of 6 Lark.

As a committee we have worked with the two

sponsored refugees from Eritrea, participated in

the visioning and startup process which has culmi-

nated in the launch of Aurora House, and we have

monitored the benevolences that do not have other

mechanisms of oversight in our church structures.

Our commitment and involvement with the

refugees were fulfilled in September. The two

young men were determined to be independent

and to prove they can make it on their own in their

new country. They have made a circle of friends

within their own community which they find ade-

quate for their social and spiritual needs.

The miracle of Aurora House was indeed a won-

derful initiative to participate in. It now has its

own board but we continue to monitor and period-

ically advise on issues going forward.

We continue to look for ways to better connect

with other benevolences of the congregation. We

would appreciate comments from members on the

various initiatives we support. If you would like to

champion any of these please talk to one of the

members of this committee.

Sincerely,

Evan Heise

Members: Peter Voth, Luis Matta, Bruce Pope,

Aldred Neufeld


Mission

&

Service

Committee

Report

A visit with Kosovar refugees sponsored by TUMC;

readying hygiene kits for delivery to refugee camps.

Congregational

Life

‘We have organized volunteers who live reasonably close to our building

to participate in the TUMC Sunday Dinner Welcoming Team’

Our Congregational Life Committee seeks to pro-

mote and encourage an intergenerational commu-

nity-building environment within the church and to

foster the development of supportive relationships within

the congregation through social intergenerational events

and activities.

Overview

We spent the first half of the year struggling with unclear

vision and purpose, along with confusion regarding our role

in the life of the congregation. We also didn’t have clear re-

sponsibilities in relationship to other committees. Emerging

out of this has been clearer focus and renewed enthusiasm.

Highlights

In February we celebrated Diana Gallego’s receiving her

landed immigrant status in Canada after 12 years of wait-

ing.

On March 23, we held our annual “Guess Who’s Coming

to Dinner” event with the participation of 32 households.

On May 25 we held a baby shower for three babies and

their parents: David and Damaris, Kendal and Clark,

Heather and Joel. The 20s & 30s group gave leadership,

with Marika and Donny as liaisons.

On June 13-15 we had our annual TUMC Silver Lake re-

treat with a bit of a twist in the form of a new menu. Partic-

ipants brought dishes already prepared, saving time in the

kitchen. It felt like a good success.

For Gathering Sunday, near the beginning of September, we

provided a cake for this occasion. On Sept. 14 we collabo-

rated with our associate pastor on the event “It Takes a Vil-

lage.”

For the end of the year, the Congregational Life Committee

helped the Worship Committee in the annual carol sing held

on the first Sunday of Advent. Carolyn Loewen also organ-

ized “goodie” bags for children attending the Christmas

Eve service.

Looking ahead

In response to a need for a more intentional way to wel-

come first-time visitors, we have organized volunteers who

live reasonably close to our building to participate in the

“TUMC Sunday Dinner Welcoming Team.” These people

are prepared to host newcomers for Sunday dinner after

church. A roster is ready to go and we began the second

Sunday in January.


On Jan. 25 we held the first event of the year:

a potluck lunch followed by a square dance!

(We hope you enjoyed it.)

We also plan to organize more potlucks

through the year.

Continuing obstacles:

In 2014, we were limited in our capacity with

having only three members. The Terms of

Reference from the Board call for a Commit-

tee of at least five people. I have asked the

Board to clarify this. For 2015, Edna and

Diana are leaving the Committee while Ginny

and Herb Buckwalter are joining. We remain a

committee of three. Thanks so much to Edna

and Diana for their creativity, computer

knowledge and for the good times that we had

together.

Another difficulty is that for every event that

is scheduled, we need numerous volunteers

and it is often hard to find them. We, our Con-

gregational Life Committee, needs more sup-

port from you, the congregation.

Our goal and our hope is to continue fostering

intergenerational community-building among

our congregation through social events and ac-

tivities.

Please continue keeping our committee in

your prayers for God’s guidance and mission

in our congregation.

Jacqui Schmucker

On behalf of Edna Bejarano, Diana Gallego

and our new members Ginny and Herb

Buckwalter


The Pastor Congregation Relations Committee

(PCRC) was established in February 2011 (at the

AGM). The primary task of the PCRC is to care

for the relationship between the pastors and the congrega-

tion and, when necessary, to mediate conversations

among pastors and members of the congregation, pastors

and the church board and between pastors and other

members of the pastoral team. As such, much of the

work of the PCRC is confidential and will not be reported

on to the congregation.

After a few years of transitions, this year has been a sta-

ble year with our church staff. Marilyn Zehr continues as

our lead pastor –– she celebrated her 5th anniversary in

this position on October 5. Michele Rae Rizoli com-

pleted the first year of her first term as Associate Pastor

on August 15. An interim review was completed, and the

term continues for another 2 years. Mike DeHaan contin-

ues as the Office Administrator, having started in this po-

sition on April 1, 2013.

PCRC has been meeting regularly throughout 2014 with

the pastors –– individually and as a group. Some meet-

ings have also included the church administrator.

As a new pastor, Michele is attending a program through

MCEC called “Transitioning into Ministry” or TiM. This

program was created to assist beginning pastors and their

congregations to thrive in ministry. Marilyn has also

completed this program. TUMC pays for Michele’s par-

ticipation in this program as part of our spending plan.

In 2014, PCRC presented a “Document Retention and

Destruction” policy, modelled after the MCEC policy.

This policy was approved by the church board in April

2014. While the personnel records for a number of cur-

rent and past employees of the church are in the posses-

sion of the PCRC, there are others at TUMC who also

hold personnel-related records, especially as pertains to

pastoral reviews which have been completed in the past.

The new policy places the responsibility for the retention

of all documents related to TUMC’s employees with the

PCRC. If you have been involved in a pastoral review

and are holding documents related to that review, please

give those documents to a member of PCRC for reten-

tion. You can place the documents into a sealed enve-

lope, labelled with the date and subject matter. Electronic


‘PCRC’s primary task is to care for the relationship

between the pastors and congregation and, when necessary, to mediate conversations’

Pastor

Congregation

Relations

Committee

documents are also subject to this policy. Any docu-

ments that are only available electronically should be

copied onto a disk or portable drive and given to

PCRC for retention. Please ensure that any other doc-

umentation is deleted from your computer (i.e. emails,

duplicate copies).

A full description of the duties of the PCRC is avail-

able on the TUMC website under TUMC Community

section – see Resources.

Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any

questions or concerns. The members of the PCRC in

2014 were Ed Heide, Virginia Lepp and Anita

Tiessen. Anita’s term is now finished and a discern-

ment will take place in 2015 to find a new member.

WorshipCommittee

Report

‘Over the past year, we have been intentional in integrating

the children and youth into all aspects of our worship services’

As we have just come through the Christmas and Advent

season as I write this, I have been reminded many times

of the “reason for the season,” and that we should “Put

Christ back into Christmas.” It is a good reminder, as with wor-

ship committee, it is easy to become bogged down with the

many details that need attention to ensure that our worship serv-

ices happen. Let us never forget that Christ is the reason for our

whole being!

The worship service is a central component of our Sundays at

church. The worship committee is responsible for planning and

implementing meaningful worship services designed to meet the

varying needs of the congregation. We take this mandate to

heart and have spent much time discussing how to ensure that

we are meeting the varying needs of our congregation, and if

not, are working toward continuing to do so. We recognize,

though, that we are unlikely to be able to meet all needs, as not

everyone seeks the same thing from a worship service. So we

hope that the variety presented will meet all of the congrega-

tion’s needs for a meaningful worship experience at least some

of the time.

As a committee, we are aware of the congregation’s commit-

ment to the “Vision for Youth Ministries” and our desire to have

our children and youth be part of our worship services without

being on “display.” Over the past year, we have been intentional

in integrating the children and youth into all aspects of our wor-

ship services, as well as providing opportunities for them to take

ownership of a complete worship service. With Associate Pastor

Michele Rae Rizoli’s guidance, we continue to work toward

making this a more natural process within the Sunday morning

worship services.

I continue to be thankful for the willingness of people to partici-

pate in the worship services. There are many ways in which you

can participate in our services. If you are interested in partici-

pating in any of the following aspects of the worship service,

please contact one of the members of the worship committee –

we’d be happy to talk to you about your interests.

Leading worship: Every Sunday, a person from the congrega-

tion leads the worship service. The service is planned in coordi-

nation with the speaker for that Sunday, as well as consultation

with the song leader, pianist and scripture reader. Each worship

“team” received emailed direction a few weeks before the wor-

ship service to help in worship planning. A number of resources

are available. In 2014, there were 30 individuals or couples or

mentor/mentee pairs who led worship.


Preaching: The Preaching Team coordinates themes

throughout the year and schedules speakers for each

Sunday. Marilyn Zehr and Michele Rae Rizoli attend

the Preaching Team meetings and provide the liaison

for Worship committee with that team.

Scripture reading: A roster of scripture readers was

implemented in 2013 and continues to grow and be a

meaningful part of our weekly worship services. John

Epp provides direction to this ministry and meets regu-

larly with the scripture readers to discuss ways of en-

hancing the readings. There are currently 9 people on

the scripture reading roster.

Music: Marie Penner has been coordinating the song

leader and pianist roster. We will miss her as she fin-

ishes her current term and steps down from the com-

mittee as of the AGM. There are currently 8 song

leaders and 8 pianists on the roster. Marie has also

been coordinating the scheduling of additional worship

music in our services. The worship committee doesn’t

always know what musical talents are in our congrega-

tion. Please let us know if you have a musical gift to

share.

Usher: Ryan Janzen is the coordinator for the ushers.

There are normally two ushers on Sunday morning, and

the duties include setting up the audio system for the

service, recording the service for posting to the web-

site, handing out bulletins to all who arrive, receiving

the offerings, circulating the cordless microphones dur-

ing introductions and the sharing of joys and concerns,

and several other miscellaneous duties. There are cur-

rently 21 ushers.

Decor: We have had difficulty in getting volunteers to

work on church decor. The main “seasons” during

which we try to change the decor at the front of the

church are Lent, summer, Thanksgiving, and

Advent/Christmas. If you have any interest in helping


with one or all of these decor changes, please let us

know. In the absence of volunteers for this area of our

worship services, we will be keeping to minimal

changes in the decor.

Special services: We have several special services

throughout the year which bring meaning to the atten-

dees outside of Sunday mornings. We have a Taizé

service on the first Sunday of every month, from 7:00-

8:00 p.m. There is always a Good Friday service, as

well as a service on Christmas Eve.

Many thanks to those who were part of the worship

committee in 2014, and to all who participated in the

planning and leading of the worship services.

Worship Committee members in 2014 were: Erika

Friesen, Marie Penner, John Rempel, Ethan Vanderleek

and Anita Tiessen, along with Marilyn Zehr and

Michele Rae Rizoli.

Anita Tiessen

on behalf of Marie Penner, Erika Friesen, Marilyn

Zehr, Michele Rizoli

‘In this past year we have had encouraging conversations with many of you’

This committee is responsible for discerning

persons for nomination to the Church Board,

the five Standing Committees, Special Min-

istries and to assist with Board appointments.

In order to do this we work at discerning the gifts and

interests of our members/adherents. With that infor-

mation we then try to match individuals with posi-

tions that allow each individual to share their gifts

and interests with the congregation. As much as we

try, it is not possible for us to know everyone’s gifts,

therefore we welcome your recommends of individu-

als for specific roles and/or ministries.

We want to thank all who serve. In addition to the

people our Committee discerns, there are many in

TUMC who volunteer their time to be Sunday School

teachers, ushers, greeters, song/worship leaders,

music ministry, junior/youth sponsors, mentors, Youth

Ministry Team, Preaching Team, Caring Team, St

Clair-O’Connor, Aurora House, and Building Com-

mittee. Thank you one and all.

I think I can speak for the other team members when I

say that in this past year we have had encouraging

conversations with many of you. We appreciate the

time you gave to consider your answer to an invita-

tion to serve. A special thank you to my co-workers,

Bill DeFehr, Damaris Schmucker and Jeff Taylor.

Your good humour, wisdom and diligent work made

the year enjoyable.

Erna Neufeldt


Gift

Discernment

Committee

A worship jobs board –– featuring the many ways

congregrants can be part of leading worship –– was

part of the It Takes a Village event in September.

TUMC elected and appointed positions


Board Executive 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Chairperson Doug Pritchard (2015)Vice Chairperson Jon Brandt (2015)Treasurer David Nelligan (2015)Secretary Bob Tiessen (2016)

Congregational Life Committee e 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Member Church Board Rep Jacqui Schmucker (2015)Member Ginny Buckwalter (2016)Member Herb Buckwalter (2016)MemberNote: The Coffee Hour and Funera ral Coordinator roles report into the Congregational Life Committee.

Christian Education Committee e 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Coordinator elected Tobi Thiessen (2015)Member Jerome Leis (2016)Member Ryan Olfert (2015)Member Heather Penner (2016)MemberAdult Ed Coordinator Assistant John Epp (2016)Note: The Mentoring Coordinator reports into hte Christian Education Commi mmittee.Note: The Mentoring Coordinator reports into hte Christian Education Commi mmittee.

Gift Discernment Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Coordinator Erna Neufeldt (2016)Member Bill DeFehr (2015)Member Demaris Schmucker (2015)Member Sherri Klassen (2016)

Term Length: All positions are two-year terms, unless otherwise specified, to a maximum of six consecutive years

on any Standing Committee or Special Ministry.

Members & Adherents: Members of the Board, Special Ministries and Standing Committee Coordinators shall be

Church members.

Discernment & Approval: All positions for the Board are discerned by the Gift Discernment Committee (GDC)

and presented for approval at a congregational meeting.

• Members of Special Ministries shall be discerned by the congregation using a process determined by the GDC.

• Members of the Gift Discernment Committee shall be discerned by the Board and presented for approval at a congregational meeting.

• All positions for Task Forces and Other Board Appointments are discerned by the Gift Discernment Committee onbehalf of the Board and affirmed by the congregation.

• Finance Committee, JMC, SCOC & NLC Board follow the same guidelines as Other Board Appointments.For more details: See the TUMC Constitution and Bylaws.

Note: red text shows vacancies or positions to be confirmed.



Preaching Team 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016John Rempel (2016)Peter Haresnape (2015)Jeff Taylor (2015)Lori Unger (2016)Note: Preaching Team is discerne ed in April, with terms beginning immedi iately.

Caring Team 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Ken Salsman (2016)Vern Riediger (2015)Shauna Heide (2016)Judi Bergen (2015)Note: Small Group Coordinators re report into the Caring Team.Note: Caring Team is discerned in n September, with terms beginning imme mmediately.Ye Years noted d abovereflect the Fall that members join the Caring Team.

Pastor/Congregation Relations Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member To be discerned Feb. 2015Member Ed Heide (2015)Member Gini Lepp (2016)Note: PCRC terms are for three ye years.Note: Two PCRC members are di discerned by the congregation, and one b by the Past stor(s).Note: PCRC is discerned in Jan/F Feb, with terms beginning immediately.

Youth Ministry Team 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member Lori Unger (2016)Member Geoff Wichert (2015)MemberPastors of Youth Ministry Pastors of Youth Ministry

Youth Sponsor Rep Carmen WiebeJunior Youth Sponsor Rep Audrey WichertYouth Member TBDJunior Youth Member TBDNote: The Youth and Jr. Youth me members are discerned by the Youth Past stors/Sponso sors or the e YMT.Note: The Youth and Jr. Youth me members are 1-year terms.

St. Clair O'Connor Community Board 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member elected Marlene DeFehr (2017)Member elected Walter Friesen (2016)Member elected Lisa Horrocks (2018)Note: Terms are three years and end in June of each year.

New Life Centre Board 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member elected Leanne Buck (2017)Member (not nec. TUMC)Note: Terms are three years and end in June of each year.



Missions and Service Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Coordinator elected Evan Heise (2015)Member Luis Mata (2016)Member, MCC Rep Peter Voth (2015)Member Bruce Pope (2015)Member Aldred Neufeldt (2016)Note: MCC Reps report into the Missi ssion and Service Committee.

Property Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Coordinator Jana Lepp (2015)Indoor/Outdoor Harold Thiessen (2016)Indoor/Outdoor Backup David Schmucker (2016)Building Security Ken Cornies (2016)Kitchen Coordination Vacant

Worship Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Coordinator elected Anita Tiessen (2016)

Member John David Penner (2016)Member Erika Friesen (2015)Member Tim Schmucker (2016)Note: The Ushering and Decor Coord rdinators report into the Worship p Committ tee.

Finance Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Treasurer David Nelligan (2015)Assistant Treasurer elected Alison Li (2016)Assistant Treasurer elected Marika Pauls-Laucht (2016)

Aurora House Interim Board 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member Lisa HorrocksMember Mary KleinMember Christy Langschmidt

Joint Management Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member Mike DeHaan (2015)Property Committee Member Ken Cornies (2016)Member Ed Heide (2016)



Other Board Appointments 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Archivist Walter Friesen Black Creek Coordinator(s) VacantCanadian Mennonite Corresp. Doreen Martens (2015)Children's Hour Coordinator Heather Gerber (2015)Coffee Hour Coordinator Carolyn Loewen (2015)Funeral Assistance Coord Sharon Heide (2015)Funeral Assistance Coord-Asst Carolyn Loewen (2015)

I.T. Support Person Donny Chung (2015)Library Marie Penner (2015)

MCC Representative Peter Voth (2015)Mentoring Audrey Wichert (2015)Nursery Coordinator Heather Gerber (2015)Place of Meeting Newsletter Doreen Martens (2015)

Sanctuary Décor Vacant

SCOC Worship VacantSilver Lake Representative Harold Thiessen (2015)Small Group Coordinator Sherry Nelligan (2015)Summer Student Minister Committe ee (n/a)Ushering Coordinator Ryan Janzen (2015)Website: Technical Donny Chung (2015) Content Doreen Martens (2015)Note: Other Board Appointments are re discerned by the Gift Discernme ment Commi mmittee onbehalf of the Board and affirmed by the congregation.

Safe Church Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Youth Pastor Michele RizoliMember elected Anne Dyck (2015)Member elected Virginia Reimer (2017)

Buuilding Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Member Calvin DyckMember Joel GerberMember Christy LangschmidtMember Richard RatzlaffMember Bob Tiessen

‘After years of thinking that magical elves did this work,

it was humbling to discover how many hours go into keeping (the kitchen) tidy’

The year saw a refresh of TUMC’s Property Com-

mittee, with the position of Property Coordinator

being filled after two years of vacancy. This meant

that Property again had a presence at TUMC Board. We

took the opportunity to clarify roles, with many of the

same faces volunteering uncounted hours to keeping our

building and property maintained.

Peter Dick and Harold Thiessen remained extremely in-

volved, and both their wealth of knowledge and their will-

ingness to offer hours of service (often in less-than-ideal

conditions) have been inspiring and highly appreciated.

Recent memories include Peter bent to the waist in our

sump pump and Harold sawing branches by hand on a

cold November day.

Ken Cornies took on the role of Building Security (keys,

fire alarms, etc.), and is updating the security setup with

our alarm company, Knightwatch. Ken also agreed to sit

on the Joint Management Committee (JMC) as TUMC

representative, alongside Ed Heide who continued on as

JMC rep this year, and Mike DeHaan, our Administrative

Assistant. Collaborating with our building partners about

property logistics, especially during this time of planning

a building expansion, is one of the beautiful ways that we

keep in touch and ensure that we continue to work to-

wards the same goals. Note: Loida Lopez of the Mennon-

ite New Life Centre of Toronto is currently chairing JMC.

Virginia Reimer continued to serve us as Kitchen Coordi-

nator, spending time cleaning out the fridge and taking

stock of what is in the kitchen. She and Mike spent many

hours trying to find homes for the lost & found items dis-

covered around the building. After years of thinking that

magical elves did this work, it was humbling to discover

how many hours go into keeping these areas tidy.

Extensions of the Property Committee include our IT and

Audio/Visual experts, Donny Cheung and Ryan Janzen,

who secured us a new projector and new sound equipment

in the sanctuary. In addition, two of our unofficial mem-

bers include Mike, who has taken on several property-re-

lated tasks because of his frequent presence in the

building, and Herb Buckwalter, who has been willing to

help out whenever he has time (special thanks for clean-

ing the youth room couches!).

We also hosted two wonderful Spring & Fall Cleanup

days. Many, many thanks to the volunteers who braved


Property

Committee

wet, cold weather to make a huge difference for our neighbhours and to upkeep our building.

And I (Jana Lepp) joined as first-time Property Coordinator with a lot to learn! It has been great to gather knowledge

about this immensely important volunteer work, and we will spend some of next year trying to spread this knowl-

edge and inviting others to join the effort.

In addition to the many regular duties we perform, here are some of the items we accomplished this year:

• Underground River: Flushed out drains, replaced sump pump, checked valves and removed mud from pipes.

• Kitchen: Replaced dishwasher detergent pump, repaired door lock.

• Lighting: Repaired control for exterior lights, fixed emergency lights in basement.

• Security: Replaced intercom exterior push buttons, relocated floor 3 fire extinguisher.

• Utilities: Replaced a defective electrical meter (Toronto Hydro).

• Plumbing: Replaced three toilets in the women’s washroom (which haven’t flushed properly in years).

• Signage: Updated the front door sign.

• Roof: In progress of addressing the sanctuary roof leak.

• Seasonal Work: Continuing to manage the snow clearing contracts and eavestrough cleaning.

• Support of Renovations and Related Activities: Planning for upkeep of new building space; designing a mountedprojector and a new sound control cabinet/mixing console.

As we add additional space onto our existing building and see some of our many-yeared dreams come to life, I have

a new awareness of the people that keep these spaces clean and functioning.

Jana Lepp

Property Coordinator


September’s

It Takes a

Village event

offered

opportunities

for folks to

learn more

about the

behind-the-

scenes work

of the

Property

Committee

and to chip in

on cleanup.

‘At TUMC, we are fortunate to buck the trend.

With over 50 children in Sunday School, we have a vibrant program.’

Many churches today (rural or urban, Mennonite or

not) struggle to offer Sunday School because few

children attend. A church with a low child popula-

tion is soon in trouble because it is difficult to attract new

families to what seems to be a dying program.

At TUMC, we are fortunate to buck the trend. With over 50

children in Sunday School, we have a vibrant program – kids

are divided into six classes, plus Venture Club, Junior Youth

and Youth, to offer social and learning opportunities outside

Sunday morning. TUMC does have challenges finding

enough Sunday School teachers and sponsors, but the Chris-

tian Education Committee notes that it precisely because we

offer a full program that we are attractive to families. Thank

you to teachers and sponsors!

The Committee

The 2014 Christian Ed. Committee consisted of Jerome Leis,

Ryan Olfert, Heather Penner,Tobi Thiessen and Michele Rae

Rizoli. We met quarterly. The regular business of meetings is

to plan and run the Sunday School program. On top of that,

we discuss larger church issues such as the ways churches

are responding to the decline of Sunday School described

above, or the purpose/goals of offering the programs we do.

Adult Education

TUMC’s Adult Education offers a range of topics in multi-

week series. Sometimes we offer two classes simultaneously,

using room 208 and the sanctuary. We like the idea of having

multiple classes, but find that attendance ends up being low

at both when two classes are offered. As always, we

welcome suggestions for Adult Ed. topics and we encourage

you to attend. Ryan Olfert is coordinating Adult Ed. in 2014-

15. John Epp is thanked for his work coordinating Adult Ed.

until June.

Change in Children’s Curriculum

In September, MennoMedia replaced its GatherRound

children’s curriculum with a three-year program called Shine

On. The bible texts in fall focus on the Old Testament. Dur-

ing Advent, we learn stories that prepare for Christ’s birth,

followed after Christmas with lessons from Jesus’ ministry.

After Easter, the focus moves to the later New Testament.

Following this kind of story arc through the scriptures in a

three-year cycle is the same as previous MennoMedia cur-

riculum. However, there are three ways in which Shine On is

distinctive. First, there’s a weekly “Peace Notes” section,

putting a strong emphasis on teaching children how to be


Christian

Education

Committee

peacemakers in their own spheres. Second, there’s a

“spiritual practice” component to each lesson. The

writers are cultivating Sunday School as a worship-

ful experience, distinct from regular school. Finally,

for S.K. to Grade 5, there’s a children’s bible called

Shine On Story Bible that each family keeps at

home. It’s to encourage families to re-read the day’s

story and talk about it at home.

Although the upfront cost of purchasing story Bibles

to send home with each family was unexpected,

many families made a contribution to pay for the

Bibles, so the overall Christian Education budget

was within its usual limit of $3000.

Worship Committee and Preaching Team again this

year reviewed the Bible texts from the Shine On cur-

riculum to consider alongside their own planning.

We very much appreciate this effort to integrate Sun-

day School and worship where possible.

For Children’s Singing as well, we use Shine On

suggestions for songs that children learned. Damaris

Schmucker replaced Marlys Neufeldt, who had led

Children’s Singing for several years. Marie Penner

and Audrey Wichert are assisting this year. We thank

all of these people for their service. The children

sang during worship at Easter, in June, October and

December.

Other ways Christian Education is supported

A hearty Sunday School snack is provided each

week by a roster of 18 people, most of whom are not

parents of Sunday School-aged children. Thank you

very much to every snack provider. It is deeply ap-

preciated.


Sunday School classes 2014

Age 2-4 (12 students) Courtney Cauthon, Ken Cornies

Shauna Heide, Autumn Heise

SK & Gr 1 (7 students) Virginia Lepp, Rachel Schmidt

Grade 2 (5 students) Jessie Castello, Alison Blair

Gr 3 – 5 (7 students) Tobi Thiessen

Gr 6 – 8 (11 students) Laura Giesbrecht, Peter Haresnape

Gr 9 – 12 (13 students) Jon Brant, Michele Rae Rizoli

Lori Unger

The weekly Loose Change Offering is

our effort to teach children how we as a

church help others in need. We choose

projects (usually from MCC) that chil-

dren can relate to, and invite children to

be Loose Change Ushers during wor-

ship. One family is invited to be in

charge of counting and rolling the coins

for the duration of a specific project.

That family gives a weekly update on

how much has been received (during

Children’s Singing time) and, at the end

of the project, deposits the rolled coins

into the church bank account. A poster

that explains each project hangs on the

bulletin board in the basement. Heather

is again organizing Loose Change proj-

ects in the 2014-15 school year.

Bethlehem Market Appreciated

At Christmas, we were delighted to

work with Brad Lepp to present the

Bethlehem Market. Classes from SK to

Youth were asked to make a craft and a

food item for the market, and we were

all encouraged to come in costume, help

with set up or clean up, or play various

roles.

Thank you to the Sunday School teach-

ers for their class contributions, and

most importantly thank you to Brad for

vision, energy and leadership. It was a

meaningful and educational experience

for everyone.

Tobi Thiessen


Loose Change Projects

Nov/Dec Lazarus Rising $765

Sep/Oct Gaza Response $900

May/Jun Vacation Bible School at Toronto

Chinese Mennonite Church $550

Mar/Apr Sand Dams, Tanzania $876

Jan/Feb MCC & Canada Foodgrains Bank $745

Adult Ed topics 2014

Being a Faithful Church 5 Marilyn Zehr, Kim Penner

Dig In Bible study Tim Schmucker

Faith Exploration Class Marilyn Zehr

Parents of Teens Deb Kopeschny

Sermon response Susie Guenther Loewen

Creation Care Joanne Moyer

Radical Church History John Rempel, John Epp

Faith & Work Donny Cheung, Ryan Olfert

Denise Salsman, Jon Brandt

Singing in Harmony Jeff Taylor

Newcomers Class Doug Pritchard, Doreen Martens

Marilyn Zehr

Advent Choir Sandra Horst

MCC in Syria Doug and Naomi Enns


Treasurer’sreport

Financial highlights($k=000’s)

* Record year in donations with a total of

$665.7k received, including $318.8k donated

to the Building Fund in support of our newly

launched projects to expand the Church and

renovate 6 Lark St.

*General Fund donations of $288.3k, up 11%

over last year and 7% above plan.

* Lark Queen Investments Inc. (LQIL) was

wound up with assets (6 Lark Street) and asso-

ciated debts transferred to TUMC.

* Giving to others totalled $75.3k, an increase

of $3.1k over last year.

2014 OverviewThe congregation continues to give generously,

both financially and through the countless

hours of personal time volunteered in serving

the various committees within the Church.

This demonstrates the congregation’s commit-

ment towards the direction and vision of

TUMC, maintaining the high standards that

exist today in providing impactful program-

ming to the children, youth and adults of our

congregation, and the successfully execution

of missionary projects undertaken by the

Church.

‘The congregation continues to give generously, both financially

and through the countless hours of personal time volunteered’

General Fund Financial Summary

AcknowlegementsI would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both Marika Pauls Laught and Alison Li for their very significant contributions in managing the donations and expenses of the Church. They freely give so much of their time in performing these vital roles. I would also like to thank Bob Tiessen as past Treasurer for leaving the books in good order and so freely offering his time and knowledge in addressing the many questions I had over the year.

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2014 GivingTotal cash donations received this year was a

record $665.7k. This represents all giving,

including $378k in designated donations to-

wards the Building Fund, Lazarus Rising,

Christian Peacemaker Teams and various

other causes supported by the Church (see

“Donation Details” table).

Undesignated donations go to the General

Fund and are used for the operation of the

Church and to support other Mennonite or-

ganizations such as MCEC, St Clair O Con-

nor, Mennonite Central Committee, etc (see

Giving to Others section of “Disbursement

Details”). General Fund donations in 2014

totalled $288k, which is $18k above plan and

$28k or 11% higher than last year. This was a

pleasant surprise given the pace of donations

was lagging 2013 levels for the entire year

going into December. A surge in donations in

the last month meant that our planned giving

to others was met (more details in the Dis-

bursements commentary).


2014 DisbursementsGeneral Fund disbursements are broken down into three cate-

gories: Centre for Worship and Community, Those that Serve the

Church, and Giving to Others. See “Disbursement Details” for a

complete list of expenses within each of these categories.

Centre of Worship and Community costs this year totalled $49k,

up $9k or 23% from last year. Of that increase $4k relates to util-

ities, property taxes and insurance of 6 Lark street, a new cost to

TUMC since the transfer of the property from LQIL. Another $3k

of the increase relates to Youth sponsorship programs for Peace it

Together (PIT) (new in 2014) and camperships/counselors at Sil-

ver Lake. Shared building costs also increased $3k, largely re-

Donation Details


flecting higher utilities given the unusually cold winter

in 2014, and higher Insurance premiums. Compared to

2014 plan, Centre of Worship and Community costs

were $3k above plan, largely reflecting the unplanned

costs of 6 Lark street.

Costs for Those that Serve the Church totalled $169k,

up $37k or 28% over last year, largely reflecting a full

year of salary and benefits for the associate pastor, ver-

sus a partial year in 2013. Annual salary increases and

additional overtime hours to the Administrator also

contributed to the increase. Compared to plan, costs

for this category were $2k favourable as staff expenses

for travel and hospitality were lower than planned.

Giving to Others totalled $75k in 2014, which repre-

sents 26% of all amounts received in the General Fund,

and an increase from last year of $3k. The increase

may seem small, but to increase at all in a year where

so much was pledged to the Building projects reflects

the generosity of the congregation and its commitment

to supporting the mission work performed outside of

TUMC. The benevolence plan for 2014 included a

contribution to the refugee fund of $3k, however, this

funding was not required as there was an adequate

amount already in the refugee fund to complete our ex-

isting sponsorship commitments. Also, the $0.5k

planned for mission and service projects was not re-

quired.

LQILWith 100% of shares of Lark Queen Investments Ltd.

now held by TUMC, the decision was made to wind up

the company and transfer the assets and liabilities onto

TUMC books. The work to wind up LQIL was com-

plex and required a considerable amount of administra-

tive work, for which the past Treasurer Bob Tiessen

deserves a great deal of credit.

The wind up of LQIL largely impacts TUMC’s balance

sheet (see “TUMC Balance Sheet” for details), where

the 6 Lark Property has been added to the fixed asset

section and is valued at $750k, which is supported by

an appraisal completed by a real estate firm. The LQIL

shares (2013 value of $146k) were written down to nil

and LQIL debts of $93k were absorbed by the Building

Fund.

The difference in value between the property and the

loans totalled $511k and was treated as a donation in

kind (revenue). I opted to exclude this donation from

the donation amounts reported as it would distort the

total and make comparisons to plan and previous year

more challenging.

Operating costs of 6 Lark property are now paid out of

the General Fund. In 2014, a total of $4k was paid and

the 2015 plan assumes $5k in costs. Once renovations

to the property are complete, rental income is expected

to more than cover the operating costs of the property.

Surplus/shortfallTUMC normally distributes all amounts received in a

given year. In 2013 however, a surplus of $16k was re-

tained and carried forward with the thought that 2014

would be a challenging year given the full year impact

of associate pastor salaries and benefits, and the launch

of the two building projects. Giving in 2014 was

higher than expected, exceeding plan by $18k. As a re-

sult, the shortfall between receipts and disbursements

was only $6k in 2014, versus a planned shortfall of

$27k. Therefore, of the $16k surplus in 2013, $10k

still remains and has been built into the 2015 plan.

2015 PlanThe 2015 budget was prepared by the Budget commit-

tee with inputs from the committee chairs and the

Board. The following key assumptions have been in-

corporated:

• Donations increased $10k or 3% above 2014 levels.Salary adjustments of 5% as recommended by the Pas-

tor-Congregational Relations Committee and are based

on guidelines provided by Mennonite Church Canada.

• Salary costs reduced by a net of $6k to reflect sab-batical credit from MCEC of $9k, offset by $3k in-

crease in administrative costs during the sabbatical.

• Mortgage interest costs associated with the buildingprojects included of $11.2k

• No rental income for 6 Lark property included in the2015 plan, given uncertainty in terms of when the reno-

vations will be completed and a lease signed.

• 6 Lark operating costs of $5k.

• Required update of TUMC website at a cost of $2k.

• Decrease in Giving to Others of $6.8k, largely re-flecting the increase in other disbursements for mort-

gage interest and updating the website.

• Disbursements exceed donations by $10k to absorbthe remaining 2013 surplus ($6k was absorbed in

2014).


General Fund Disbursement Details


AcknowledgementsI would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both

Marika Pauls Laught and Alison Li for their very sig-

nificant contributions in managing the donations and

expenses of the Church. They freely give so much of

their time in performing these vital roles. I would also

like to thank Bob Tiessen as past Treasurer for leaving

the books in good order and so freely offering his time

and knowledge in addressing the many questions I had

over the year.

David NelliganTreasurer

General Fund Disbursement Details (cont.)


TUMC Balance Sheet

‘One cost-saving item the committee decided on was that we would not pay Greening

Homes to paint the building but would do this work ourselves on a volunteer basis.’


BuildingCommittee(and SpaceTask Force)

During 2014 the work of various teams and task forces came to

fruition as TUMC agreed on a specific building project to ad-

vance our mission and to make our building more welcoming.

The task forces and committees have reported regularly throughout

the year. The minutes of the February, June and November congrega-

tional meetings all have significant sections on the building project

and these reports have been supplemented by updates in the Place of

Meeting and weekly bulletin announcements. Here is a short summary

of reporting at congregational meetings:

February 2014: the congregation supported a vision to assist victims

of human trafficking and also supported study of Option G, a large ad-

dition requiring the demolition of the 6 Lark house. The subsequent

pledge campaign showed that the financial resources we were willing

to commit were insufficient to go ahead with Option G.

June 2014: The congregation approved using the current 6 Lark

house for victims of human trafficking (89%) and adding, on the

driveway, a one floor with basement expansion to the current build-

ing, known as Option I (91%). Sufficient pledges are raised to cover

two-thirds of the $950,000 projected cost of both components of the

project.

November 2014: The Space Task Force was succeeded by a Building

Committee. The final report of the STF-III noted that ownership of 6

Lark had been transferred to TUMC and that the design for the reno-

vation of 6 Lark was complete.

Since November the building committee has been busy on many

fronts, supported by our architect.

We have contracted with Greening Homes to do the renovation work

on 6 Lark Street. Because of the uncertainties involved in renovating a

century old building we are using a time and materials (cost plus)

model. The contractor has provided a detailed cost estimate and the

committee has worked to prioritize items to remain within the limit of

$400,000 for the entire project at 6 Lark. There were some issues with

our building permit but work is expected to start Jan. 5 and should be

well underway by the time of the AGM. One cost-saving item that the

committee decided on was that we would not pay Greening Homes to

paint the building but that we would do this work ourselves on a vol-

unteer basis. Please keep time in the summer open for this opportu-

nity. We expect that 6 Lark will be ready for occupancy in the fall.

Aurora House, the group that is working specifically on the mission

project to help victims of human trafficking, has been incorporated as

a separate nonprofit organization. They have held discussions with the

New Life Centre to work together since many victims of human traf-

ficking are new to Canada. Aurora House is applying for charitable

status. The renovation of 6 Lark has been designed to be compatible

with the needs of Aurora House. The plan is that TUMC

will lease the building to Aurora House when it is ready

for occupancy. While there is a overlap between the

work of the Aurora House group and the Building Com-

mittee, it is useful to see these as separate items.

The TUMC addition to the building at 1774 Queen St

requires a Committee of Adjustment hearing at which

our neighbours may provide their opinion of the project.

Our hearing is scheduled for February 11 and we are

holding an open house at TUMC on January 31 to pro-

vide further information on our project to interested

neighbours. The results of these meetings will be re-

ported at the AGM.

There have been numerous meetings to discuss the de-

sign of the new and renovated spaces at TUMC. Natu-

rally most of this effort has been spent on the first floor

with smaller changes in the basement and minor

changes on the second floor. The extent and exact loca-

tion of the ramps to the entrances has been a significant

design issue as well. Diagrams of these changes are at-

tached to the report and larger versions will be posted in

the lobby prior to the meeting. This design work is the

result of a wide range of input but we welcome your

voice in this important aspect of the project. The com-

mittee trusts that better ramps, increased lobby space, an

accessible washroom on the main floor and a large

multi-use space off of the lobby will significantly en-

hance TUMC’s ministry of welcome.

During the process we have kept our building partners

the New Life Church and the New Life Centre informed

of our work via committee minutes and communication

through the Joint Management Committee. Most of the

renovation work does not affect their space, with the

major exception of the New Life Centre reception

space, and TUMC is paying for 100% of the work.

Finances are in good shape. During 2014 about

$370,000 was donated to the project, slightly more than

95% of the amount pledged. We have secured a mort-

gage with Mennonite Foundation of Canada for

$650,000. This is a 20-year mortgage with interest in

the first two years of 3.25%. The mortgage is registered

against the 6 Lark property and does not involve the

1774 Queen Street building. Many members have made

monthly and annual pledges for 2014-2018 as well as

substantial lump sum donations during 2014. If we re-

ceive all of the money pledged over the five years, the

mortgage will be reduced to an amount that can be cov-

ered by rental income from the 6 Lark property. The

building committee has a separate bank account to sim-

plify reporting for this large project. A short financial

report is included.

The congregation’s support for this project has been

gratifying and we hope to have most/all work finished

before the next AGM in 2016. A timeline of significant

milestones follows. We will continue to update you via

the weekly email and printed announcements.

Building Committee

Calvin Dyck (treasurer) , Joel Gerber, Christy

Langschmidt, Richard Ratzlaff (chair), Bob Tiessen

(secretary), and our architect, Melana Janzen.


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February 2015 Committee of Adjustment meeting for

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August 2015 Completion of 6 Lark Street renova-

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LQIL is the ‘For Profit’ Ontario

corporation that has owned 6 Lark

Street since it was purchased

about 20 years ago by LQIL sharehold-

ers, who were TUMC members. The

property was split into two suites and had

been rented, but was vacant at the start of

2014. Since the TUMC Space Task Force

had been started when 6 Lark was va-

cant, the property was being held avail-

able while TUMC considered its space

options.

In June 2014 the congregation decided to

use 6 Lark for a specific mission project

and the decision was made to wind up

the corporation and merge the property

with our current 1774 Queen Street East

property.

At the beginning of the year the property

still had about $90,000 in debt and minor

property tax and utility expenses contin-

ued to be incurred. Much has happened

since the start of 2014. LQIL donated it-

self to TUMC for a charitable receipt and

TUMC taking over its outstanding debts.

At the same time we filed for approval to

dissolve LQIL as a corporation. Receiv-

ing 6 Lark as a donation was approved at

a prior congregational meeting. The re-

ceipt amount was based on the profes-

sional assessment of the value of the

property and was about $508,000 after

outstanding debt which included share-

holder loans previously owned by

TUMC.

The debts of the corporation have been

paid off using donations to the building fund. TUMC assumed full

legal ownership on July 15, 2014. After review it was decided not to

merge the properties since while TUMC is the sole owner of 6 Lark

Street, we have joint ownership of 1774 Queen Street with the Men-

nonite New Life Centre of Toronto and the Toronto Mennonite New

Life Church. This legal separation of properties would also make it

easier to sell 6 Lark in the future should the congregation decide to

do so.

The Joint Management Committee that oversees property manage-

ment had been doing the same for 6 Lark so there was little practical

change in TUMC taking over ownership of the property.

Remaining cash in the LQIL account will be donated to TUMC

when all aspects of the corporation are complete.

The directors of LQIL in its final year were Tobi Thiessen and Bob

Tiessen. Many others have served in various ways to support LQIL

over the years. TUMC owes a debt of gratitude to those with the vi-

sion to acquire and manage the property and bring it to its current

role as a mission project for us.

‘The board trusts that the task force has already discerned carefully

what overall statement might gain a genuine concensus’


Human Sexuality

Task Force

A follow-up report:

Following the 2013 AGM, we formed a Human Sexuality

Task Force to help us discern whether we might be ready to

agree that our pastors could participate in the blessing of

same-sex unions or marriages. The task force held in-depth conver-

sations with 140 congregants and reported to the congregation in

Nov. 2014.

As a result of these conversations, the task force recommended that

TUMC continue to participate in Mennonite Church Canada’s

“Being a Faithful Church” discernment on this topic and that we

also hold our own two-part educational session, with one part de-

voted to presenting the theological rationale for the historic posi-

tion of the church and another to presenting the theological

rationale for same-sex marriage.

The task force also drafted a statement for the congregation to con-

sider. This was presented to the congregation in Nov. 2014. At that

meeting the task force addressed a number of questions for clarifi-

cation. The board then considered the statement at its meeting on

Dec. 16, 2014, and now recommends that the congregation approve

it with the one minor change shown below.

Rather than try to make any additional changes to the statement, the

board trusts that the task force has already discerned carefully what

overall statement might gain a genuine consensus within our whole

congregation where a significant majority would support a state-

ment affirming same-sex marriage but some would not.

The board therefore recommends the following statement for ap-

proval:

“Although we are not fully of one mind, we trust our pastors to dis-

cern carefully and make the an appropriate decision should there be

a request that our pastor(s) participate in a same-sex marriage cere-

mony, and we will support them in the decision they make.”

Please read the task force’s report again before the upcoming 2015

AGM and come prepared to consider this motion. The report is on

the TUMC Members web page under “Congregational Meetings.”

(tumc.ca/images/stories/tumc_community/congregationalmeet-

ings/20141031_human_sexuality_task_force_report_november_20

14.pdf)

Doug Pritchard

http://www.tumc.ca/images/stories/tumc_community/congregationalmeetings/20141031_human_sexuality_task_force_report_november_2014.pdf

http://www.tumc.ca/images/stories/tumc_community/congregationalmeetings/20141031_human_sexuality_task_force_report_november_2014.pdf

‘In 2014, 35 TUMC kids attended summer camp’

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, under Executive Director Dave

Erb, continues to expand its program and is getting much praise

for it. The summer camp program continues for 700 campers in

July and August following the themes set out in MennoMedia’s Vaca-

tion Bible Camp curriculum. In 2014 the theme was Welcome! Give

and Receive God’s Love.

In 2014, 35 TUMC kids attended summer camp. A new Family Camp

option was offered this past summer and two families took part. Four

youth participated in CILTS (Counsellor in Leadership Training, Level

1 or 2), and two youth served as staff. Part of TUMC’s support for Sil-

ver Lake includes offering to pay the camp fees for TUMC Sunday

School kids completing Grade 5. Six TUMC Grade 5s enjoyed this op-

portunity in 2014. TUMC also offers “camperships” to families requir-

ing financial assistance to send their child to camp.

In the off-season, churches like TUMC rent the camp for their own re-

treats in spring and fall. Approximately 70 people attended TUMC’s re-

treat at Silver Lake last June. The MCEC Winter Youth Retreat and

June Junior Youth Retreat continue. On top of these, however, Silver

Lake has hired an Outdoor Education Director to attract school groups

for mid-week, winter use, and has started its own new series of retreats:

Men’s Retreat in September; Fathers & Kids Retreat in January,

Women’s Retreat in March; and a March Break Camp for kids 7-14.

People from TUMC are giving positive reports from all of these new

initiatives.

The camp facilities continue to be rebuilt and renewed. Following the

rebuilding and expansion of the Dining Hall, the Staff Lounge and two


Silver

Lake

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new winterized camper cabins,

they have begun reconstruction

of two other cabins, Balsam and

Sumac. These will not be winter-

ized as their distance from the

Dining Hall and location in the

forest makes them difficult to ac-

cess in winter. Instead, they are

building the cabins with kids and

fun in mind; building them 2.5m

off the ground on stilts for a tree-

house-feel. Kids can enter by a

rock climbing wall and exit by a

slide, or use conventional stairs.

The space underneath cabins will

be a welcome place for sheltered

activities on rainy days. Cabins

house up to 16 campers and three

counsellors.

Silver Lake has an excellent and

informative website at

http://www.slmc.on.ca, with gen-

eral information, photos and

videos. The 2015 summer camp

schedule is already posted and

registration is open.

Harold Thiessen


Scenes from the TUMC retreat in June at Silver Lake Camp.

http://www.slmc.on.ca

‘It is our hope ot be able to support two staff – an Anabaptist team – in another year’

This has been an eventful year for this ministry of

Toronto area Anabaptist churches to those who are

homeless and marginalized in the downtown core of

our city. Street pastor Aylish Chantler spends her days and

many nights building relationships with women and men

who are struggling with poverty and homelessness. There

have been many members of the Sanctuary community

grieving this year, as several persons have died untimely

deaths.

It is our calling to support one of the four or five pastoral

staff in the work they do; and it is our hope to be able to

support two staff –– an Anabaptist team –– in another year.

The Steering Committee this year has encompassed repre-

sentatives from TUMC, Toronto Chinese Mennonite

Church, Toronto New Life Mennonite Church, Rouge Val-

ley Mennonite Church, and Oak Ridges Brethren in Christ

Church. It is a sign of their commitment that they travel

monthly to our downtown location ––now 160 Jarvis

Street, in the new MCC office, on site at Harbour Light

Transitional Housing. We are a unique three-way partner-

ship between Mennonite Central Committee Ontario,

Sanctuary Ministries and the Lazarus Rising Steering

Committee. We receive administrative support and re-

sources from MCCO, including the supervisory time and

expertise of Brad Sider, who meets weekly with our street

pastor. Aylish works out of Sanctuary, or on the streets

within a 3-km radius, as part of a pastoral team hearing

their friends’ stories, responding however they can, and re-

ceiving grace and encouragement in turn.

It is the role of the Steering Committee to raise funds for

the street pastor’s salary. To this end, we are grateful for

your continued generous support. We are also grateful to

those of you who pray for all of us.

Let us all work and pray for the welfare of the city. For its

transformation, and ours.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Pritchard

Chair, Lazarus Rising Steering Committee


Lazarus Rising

Brad Lepp posed as a homeless person in a

neglected corner of our building during the It

Takes a Village event, to remind us that home-

less and marginalized people are part of our

community, too. (Some participants brought

him food and an encouraging word.)

‘Our Board has committed to ensuring that the model we developwill be a positive step forward and sustainable in the long term’


St. Clair O’Connor Community Inc. (SCOC) continues to

provide housing and care for seniors and families in our

32nd year of operation. The vision of the founding mem-

bers of SCOC, to build an intergenerational community incor-

porating Mennonite/Christian values, continues to be our focus.

2014 was a good year at SCOC. Our Executive Director, Ken

Rawlins, who has been with us since August 2013, has had a

stabilizing and positive influence on the organization. The

Board applauds Ken and all the staff and operational volunteers

for their continuing commitment to serving SCOC and meeting

the needs of our residents and clients.

The Long Term Strategy that SCOC set out a number of years

ago, is again being addressed with the help of a consultant who

is assisting us with navigating the regulatory environment set

out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Our Board

has committed to ensuring that the model that we develop will

be a positive step forward and sustainable in the long term. It

has established a Steering Committee to guide and progress the

strategy to its implementation.

SCOC sustained a number of maintenance emergencies in

2014, including the ice storm, which the staff and residents

handled impressively and in style. Facilities at SCOC are con-

stantly being renewed. Hallways are being repainted and car-

pets replaced, and a nursing home bathroom is being enhanced.

The new fire alarm system went through a great deal of testing

to ensure that it provides excellent performance. There was also

work being done to investigate other short term uses for the in-

door swimming pool space in the building.

Our long term Maintenance Manager left SCOC, and was given

a heartwarming farewell. His replacement is working closely

with Ken and his colleagues to familiarize himself with the

building and develop work plans for the future. The Board con-

tinues to be responsible for approving capital reserve expendi-

tures.

Three new members joined the Board this year. Marlene De-

Fehr who replaced Herb Buckwalter as a TUMC representative;

Leonard Konkin and Gloria Charles who replaced Sue Reimer

as Community at Large representatives. Nicholas Dick resigned

from the Board in November as an SCOC Residents representa-

tive and has not as yet been replaced.

St. Clair- O’Connor

Community

Board membership currently is:

DMC: Victor Guerin (Vice Chair), and Dalton Jantzi (Secretary)

TUMC: Marlene DeFehr, Lisa Horrocks, and Walter Friesen

Community at Large: Leonard Konkin, Mitchell Ornstein (Chair), Cary Walkin (Treasurer)

SCOC Residents: Carolyn Murray

The Residents’ Council remains very active in the life of SCOC and they stay informed

through contact with the Executive Director, as well as participation on the SCOC Board.

We are thankful that our Executive Director and staff are conscientious about keeping SCOC

at a high standard of service. Government and other agencies in the City recognize this.

TUMC participates in SCOC in many ways: representation on the Board of Directors, volun-

teers in many aspects of the operations and programs of the facility, financial contributions

for the services of the chaplain, and support by attendance at the many functions and events

which take place throughout the year.

The SCOC Board members thank all who have so faithfully remembered and supported

SCOC in this past year and encourage more TUMC involvement at SCOC. A good place for

added involvement that has strong long-term consequences, would be to join the Strategic

Plan Steering Committee and participate in the strategic future of SCOC. We are looking for-

ward to an exciting year ahead.

Respectfully submitted,

Marlene DeFehrWalter Friesen, Lisa Horrocks


TUMC’s partners in Kingdom work


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2014 Update to Congregations and Area ChurchesForming a People of God ! Growing Leaders for the Church ! Becoming a global church

For a brief video overview of the Mennonite Church Canada ministry we do together, visit www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/2471.

______________________________________________________________________________For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. – Romans 8:24-25_____________________________________________________________________________It’s been an exciting, whirlwind year across our national church family!

In 2014 NHL hockey players Nick Spaling and Mike Fisher were guests at a Faith and Hockey youth event in B.C and at Camp Valaqua in Alberta. Many excited youth were there to get autographs. Also in Alberta, many Mennonites participated in the final Truth and Reconciliation event in Edmonton. It was a moving event for many. It’s now up to the citizens of Canada to carry on the work of reconciliation with First Peoples. In Saskatchewan, your church was represented at the Citizens’ Hearing on Climate Change. Coffee for Peace – part of our Philippines peace building ministry – was introduced at the Juno Awards in Manitoba as the charity of choice for Warner music. In Ontario, we collaborated with partners on a Faith and Sports event with Cindy Klassen, six time Olympic medalist, as the keynote speaker. Across Canada you formed teams of recreational bike riders to help raise money for ministry in Botswana. And it’s been a joy for staff to participate in the annual general meetings of each of the five Area Churches that comprise Mennonite Church Canada.

The general assembly, which for the first time was live streamed on the web, had 521 on-site attendees and 80 volunteers from across Canada. Others joined in online and followed the event on Facebook and Twitter. We are grateful for the gifted contributions so many attendees made to the discernment and worship times we spent together. Evaluation forms showed a significant positive response to the Assembly. “The overall worship experience at Assembly was wonderful. The visuals, singing and meditations were amazing,” wrote an attendee.

The responses to Native Assembly – the first one to ever be held in an urban setting – were overwhelmingly positive. About 240 people attended, and most were able to stay for the entire four days. Thirteen First Nations communities were represented, with guests coming from eight states, five provinces and seven denominations. Eighty volunteers helped with a variety of tasks to make this event flow smoothly. The 21 picture slide show at www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/2413 will give you a taste of the event.

CommonWord (www.commonword.ca) is the new home that combines Mennonite Church Canada’s popular Resource Centre with its catalogue of 11,000 unique Anabaptist resources, and Canadian Mennonite University’s Book Store in the university’s new Marpeck Commons building. Now, walk-in clientele will have better physical access to resources and services that distant, online and phone users have come to enjoy over the years.

Our two task forces – the Being a Faithful Church Task Force and the Future Directions Task Force – continue to seek answers to questions about being faithful in a contemporary context as we try to discern God’s will for the future of our church. They have a challenging task and they appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.

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We are becoming an increasingly global church in Canada and beyond. Here at home, the largest growth in our church family is in congregations of new Canadians. It’s exciting to see that 40 of our 225 congregations worship in 20 different languages! This is both a joyful opportunity and a challenge as we work to support these congregations with resources that are suitable for such a diverse linguistic and cultural context.Globally in 2014, your Witness program saw 15 worker units (couples, families, and singles) engaged in Long Term Ministry in 13 countries. Ten of these worker units have served more than one three-year term. Our longest serving workers, George and Tobia Veith and Todd and Jeanette Hanson have served the church internationally for 23 years (since 1991), primarily in Asia. In 2014 you also helped 14 worker units (couples and singles) complete 15 ministry assignments in eight different countries. These assignments ranged from Bible teaching, church planting, and peace building to community and entrepreneurship development to help churches become self-sustaining.With the help of your finances and prayers, you also support partner programs in 13 additional countries where we do not have workers on the ground. Over the years and on your behalf, we have also sent advocacy letters to places in the world where the Christians and the church are persecuted. Vietnam is one country that continues to endure hardship and lacks freedom to worship. It is a situation we continue to monitor.This year Mennonite Church Canada staff and itinerating Witness international workers visited over 120 congregations, pastors, and leaders to preach, teach, and bring updates on the work we do together. These visits have been delightful, and we look forward to doing more. If you would like someone to visit your congregation, download the Speaker’s Bureau listing from www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/1899. If you would like to book an itinerating Witness worker, contact Monica Krahn at 1-866-888-6785 or email [email protected]. Financial Update2015 Year End Donation Budget: $3,376,061*Donation Income (congregational and individual donors): $2,244,065*Donation income still needed by Jan. 31, 2015: $1,131,996

*Total Expenses (core budget): $3,194,371* As of Nov. 30, 2014.

The leadership, staff, and volunteers together make it a joy to serve Mennonite Church Canada. Please know that we frequently pray for you. As you prepare for and meet at annual meetings, our wish and prayer for your congregation is that wise discernment be found and that overwhelming joy in following Jesus may be yours.Thank you, and God bless.

Willard Metzger, Executive Director

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MDS Report to Canadian congregations for 2014 Prepared by Janet Plenert Director of Canadian Operations The cameras have long packed up and left. The news reports no longer focus on these events. It is far from the public’s mind. ‘So it’s been a quiet year for MDS, right?’ Not at all! It is exactly when the media and focus is gone that MDS shines most brightly. We shine, because we – all of you and many others from other Anabaptist churches – keep showing up. 2014 brought fewer new weather related disasters in Canada and the U.S., but the hard work of repairing homes and restoring hope – that takes years. As one person in High River, Alberta wrote us, ‘Your service isn’t a flash in the pan media event. You carry on faithfully seeing the project through long after the cameras stop rolling. Thank you!” Throughout the entire year we have worked hard in High River, Alberta repairing and building homes. We have worked with about 70 families in this year, helping each one recover a bit more from the devastating floods of June 2013. We have built deep relationships in the community as we have kept on working, week after week, throughout the town. The community keeps showing their appreciation in all kinds of ways. Those thanks belong to you – churches who support and participate with and through MDS in this work. MDS is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christians love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While our main focus is on clean up, repair, and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. We are poised to respond, be it for a local house fire, or a national event. 2014 MDS Highlights from a Canadian perspective include:

! High River project diligently working all through the year to help the community. The year was capped by the joy of hand delivering Christmas cards and small gifts to every single client we had served during the year. A moving experience for all!

! Staten Island (New York City) project wrapping up at the end of August. This became a key destination point for many Canadians who faithfully served following Superstorm Sandy.

! Summer Youth Project in High River, Alberta, where youth groups were able to integrate into a regular MDS project and help repair flood damaged homes. (Summer Youth Project 2015 will be in Sask.)

! Family Project, Camp Valaqua, Alberta – our second ever Family Project again successfully integrated the small and tall as they learned about putting all gifts to work to serve others. They build new cabins for the camp, and had a great time doing it. Family Project 2015 will be in Sask.

! MDS Manitoba Unit has been raising a house (yes – the whole thing) and building the basement walls higher. This is a house damaged in the 2011 floods.

! MDS Ontario Unit has been completely rebuilding a downtown Kitchener home damaged in a fire a year previously.

! About 300 Ontario volunteer stormed the US border to help dig Buffalo out from their blanket of snow in early December.

! US projects continued or began in Colorado, New York, Maryland, and Florida We count on you – our congregations – because you have called and sent us to do this work. We value your participation in prayer, finances and volunteering. Together, we are helping hundreds of families recovery hope. THANK YOU for being a part of this great ministry!

Region V (Canada) 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg MB R3T 4J6 Toll Free: (866) 261-1274 Fax: (204) 261-1279 [email protected] www.mds.mennonite.net

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1) Opening and Prayer Board Chair Doug Pritchard opened the meeting with a prayer and congregational singing of #661 in Hymnal: A Worship Book, “We gather as pilgrims on a journey of faith…”

2) Introduction of Listener, Discussion Guidelines and Decision-Making Process Richard Ratzlaff was introduced as Listener of the meeting and described the role of Listener. He read out the Discussion Guidelines and Covenant and reviewed the decision-making process for the meeting. He stated that members and adherents are able to participate in all discussions and all voting on this meeting’s agenda.

3) Review and Approval of Agenda Doug reviewed the Agenda and overall plan for the meeting. The Agenda was approved by consensus.

4) Review and Approval of Minutes from 2013 Congregational Meetings Doug referenced the minutes of the Feb 2013 AGM, and the May 26, June 9 and Nov 10 congregational meetings as printed in the 2013 Annual Report Book. No questions were raised and the minutes were approved by consensus.

5) Receiving Reports for Approval Doug indicated that the reports would be taken as a group and asked if there were any questions, concerns, observations or affirmations. (Q): questions (A): answers (C): comments (C) Marilyn Zehr requested that a correction be made to her Pastor’s report (p. 4 of Report Book). She had omitted four names of new members who joined TUMC in 2013: Shirley Sherk, Judith Stamp, John Rempel, Rachel Schmidt. (Q) In reference to the MCEC report, does MCEC have a different year-end, as it describes events of 2012 rather than 2013? It was clarified that MCEC’s fiscal year end is January 31, so their report on the year 2013 was not yet available for inclusion in TUMC’s Annual Report Book. This is a question for follow-up. (Q) In reference to the Worship Committee report, p. 12: Is the committee engaging in conversation about extending communion to those not baptised as children or youth? Marilyn replied that this is something that the wider church is examining, e.g. a recent MCEC workshop where there was discussion about

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whether to have a “bounded” or “inclusive” Lord’s supper. The Worship Committee does not plan to lead the congregation through a conversation about this at this time. Ed Heide moved, seconded by Jan Kraus, that the reports be approved as amended. Motion approved by consensus. Aldred Neufeldt moved, seconded by Bruce Burgetz, appreciation for all of the work of these various groups. Approved with applause.

6) Being a Faithful Church (BFC) 5 Marilyn provided the context and background of the BFC process, led by Mennonite Church Canada (MCCanada).There are five lessons in BFC5. Lessons 1 and 2 were addressed in Adult Education classes, Lessons 3 and 4 in small groups, and Lesson 5 will be discussed in this meeting. Marilyn also reviewed how the BFC5 process relates to TUMC’s ongoing conversation about human sexuality. Ten years ago, TUMC engaged in extensive conversation on sexuality. This led to our writing of the document, “Towards a Statement of Beliefs on Human Sexuality” which is on the TUMC website – Resources section. Richard Ratzlaff reported that a Task Force was established following last year’s AGM to determine where TUMC stood on the blessing of same sex marriages by our pastors. The members of the Task Force (Richard, Jane Pritchard, Susie Guenther-Loewen) have prepared a questionnaire and will contact members of the congregation by phone or in person to listen carefully to any concerns or reservations they may have and to ask if there is a need for further education and discernment before making a decision on this issue. The Congregation broke into four groups for discussion on BFC5 Lesson 5. Each group assigned a person to record responses to submit to Marilyn for transmittal to MCCanada.

7) Elections and Appointments Richard Ratzlaff updated the congregation on the status of the various positions as shown on pp 13-17 of the Report Book. He thanked his colleagues on the Gift Discernment Committee – Erna Neufeldt, Jeff Taylor and Gini Reimer. (Q) Are the GDC members appointed by the Board? (A) Doug stated that they are nominated (discerned) by the Board who present the names for affirmation by the Congregation. Hearing no concerns re the proposed nominees in the Report Book, Doug declared them affirmed, and thanked all those who had served in the previous year.

8) Presentation of 2013 Financial Report Treasurer Bob Tiessen presented the 2013 Financial Report and highlighted some key points.

- TUMC now owns all shares of Lark-Queen Investments Ltd, which owns the 6 Lark St. property. There are still some loans outstanding on the property. LQIL can donate itself to TUMC at no Capital Gains Tax cost.


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- Giving to the spending plan in 2013 was 6.5 % below the plan. Costs were 12.7% below the spending plan estimates leaving a surplus of $16,392.

- Total giving to others was $72,000 (100% of plan) compared to $86,150 in 2012. The Board proposes that we apply the 2013 surplus against the projected 2014 deficit, rather than distributing it to our benevolences as we have done in previous years.

- Treasurer helped the New Life Church apply for separate charitable status. - The Board investigated the possibility of obtaining a professional audit. The cost of a regular

“audit” (still qualified) would cost $5,000. A “review” would cost $3,000. Given the significant amount of money involved and the fact that it would still be a qualified report, the Board recommends that we not get a professional audit or review.

- A new law for Ontario non-profits takes effect three years from now. Aaron Fransen has agreed to look at the law and see how this will affect TUMC.

(Q) Are the numbers on p. 27 for 2013 Plan for the New Life Centre and MCC reversed? (A) Yes - MCC should be $5,000 and the New Life Centre should be $2,500. Doug also reported that the Spending Plan Committee and Church Board made a decision to increase our donation to the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre and not to donate funds to the new MCCanada/CMU Resource Centre building project. This was due to the fact that we have a number of students who attend TMTC and have less of a connection with CMU. The Board moved acceptance of the financial statements for 2013 as amended. Hearing no concerns, this was approved.

9) Presentation of Spending Plan for 2014 Bob referred to pp. 30-31 of the Report Book and shared key highlights.

- A deficit of $26,774 is projected for 2014 and this will be largely paid for by the surplus from 2013 and from previous years. Increased costs include the change from ! to full-time Associate Pastor, and additional funds for MCEC, TMTC, youth travel scholarship, and the refugee fund.

- There is a 3 % increase in the Spending Plan which has been the average increase over the past 2-3 years.

Prayer for dinner 6:00 to 7:00 Spaghetti dinner prepared by youth.

10) Approval of 2014 Spending Plan (C) I am not comfortable walking into such a large deficit at the same time we are considering other projects. (C) It has been a few years since we have had any education about Giving. Is that something we should encourage over the next while; information for new members and a refresher course for others? "


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(C) The budget is built on an optimistic view on what the church is bringing in. What is the plan if we don’t meet that? (A) Doug responded that a 3 % increase in spending has been historically achieved and does not seem to be beyond the reach of the congregation. When we don’t meet the budget, we give less to mission partners. If we see a deficit looming, we invite the congregation to close that gap and this has been successful to date. The Board’s motion to approve the 2014 Spending Plan was approved by consensus.

11) Space Task Force (STF) 3 re Building Project Doug reviewed the background of the Space Task Force. At last year’s AGM, the decision was made to move forward with Options A (immediate small renovations) and G (larger building project). STF3 was formed and the design, cost and financing plan for the building project was presented at the Nov 2013 congregational meeting. There was considerable enthusiasm in Nov. for the potential to include an additional mission in the building space and hence, a need to flesh out this vision. A Vision Committee was formed -- Marilyn Zehr, Evan Heise, Jon Brandt and Carolyn Loewen. The mandate of the committee is to listen to the congregation and other possible partners and to flesh out the vision for the use of any new space. Christy Langschmidt and Jon Brandt gave a presentation on the work of the Vision Committee and a description of the committee’s proposal for a project on Human Trafficking. Jon reported that the committee endeavoured to “hear our ‘heart’ and not our many activities”. They looked at the history of projects that TUMC has been involved in - refugees, reconciliation, M2W2, homeless in the city, Lazarus Rising; with an emphasis on welcoming, loving and embracing the stranger among us. In 2008, TUMC did visioning work with David Brubacher. This resulted in TUMC’s Values and Identity Statement. The result of looking at these elements of past and present efforts, connections with ministry partners and awareness of a pressing public concern led to the recommendation to focus on Human Trafficking. Jon stated that we have the potential space, resources within our congregation and the New Life Center, and people who know of these concerns and can wrestle with these issues. Bob Tiessen gave a summary and update on the work of STF3.

- a Preliminary Plan Review was submitted to the City on Dec 5. This has been followed by discussions with the city. None of their concerns are insurmountable, but it may take longer than was expected if we have to go to Site Plan Approval.

- floor plans have been changed re: elevators at the entry from the parking lot. - the current estimated total cost including 6 Lark, 10% for contingencies, and a building “tax” for

missions, is $2,181,000. - the pledge campaign: There were 61 responses. 27 people volunteered their time including 18

who volunteered to work on a main committee or task force. 49 offered prayer support. Several people made comments, evenly split between being supportive and offering concerns. 40 pledged funds totalling $715,000, over 5 years.

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Bob presented the 3 motions, listed in p. 35 of the Report Book. He clarified that in Motion 1, the request for $200,000 is not in addition to the $50,000 that was approved in Nov 2013. It includes that money. (Q) Are we voting on the vision? (A) Doug stated that this is the time to express concerns because the building is predicated on the vision. The congregation broke into 4 small groups for discussion re concerns and affirmations. Report back from small groups : Group 1: positives – impressed with the number of pledges, sense there is a lot of energy for the project, happy to see a vision clearly developing. Concerns– is a 75% pledge goal attainable or sufficient? An annual mortgage of perhaps $75,000 over what we are currently giving - what are the lost opportunity costs? People often pledge a time commitment, but do not always follow through. Concerns that the vision is still very new to us, need a lot more information and time before we move ahead quickly. Group 2: mixed commentary – affirmation to keep on going forward and explore having mission space in the building; do not know too much about it yet; would like to have options to look at; have there been some that have been rejected? Concern about communicating with the neighbours in a timely fashion; concern about whether we should expand the building at all; our involvement with the vision could be carried out in different ways and not in the building proper. Group 3: Affirmations – churches always a place of refuge and should continue in that stream. Concern on the financial side. Is there a lost opportunity in not selling 6 Lark. Group 4: Thought other options would be presented. This area is very new and would like to have more information. With this vision, it would be better to keep the house and house people there, not in the church building. What will the responsibilities of the church members be in relation to an outside organization? Marilyn shared that we will use Soup and Sophia times and invite people to come and speak to us who are already working on human trafficking. There has been a sifting to come through to this one recommendation. For example, MCC was a possibility but the location was not good for them. Other ideas were floating around but nothing came together or was solidified, e.g. MCC, diabetes, music school and other possibilities. This one idea floated to the surface most consistently. (C) I have a strong feeling that we need additional options. (C) If we look at the kind of space that this vision would ask us to build there is still a lot of flexibility. If the trafficking issue fades away, it can be used for refugees, students coming to Toronto. (Q) Are there other funding sources apart from TUMC. (A) Jon stated that there is programme funding available that we would be eligible for. Capital money is difficult to get from the government and foundations.



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(C) Does it make sense to tear down a building that can be used for housing? (A) Doug responded that we need to meet both our space needs and an expanded mission possibility in the most economical way possible. The house would require a substantial renovation - $200,000 to make it habitable again and we would still have a hundred year old house with accessibility issues, and insufficient space for our own needs that were identified by STF 1. (C) I really affirm it. Many others who are interested in it. My own kids have been very interested. (C) We need to think about what a vision is as opposed to what are the options. We are a congregation of believers. How do we discern God`s will? Threads coming together – is God breaking into us, into this time and place? We have a commitment to peace and justice. We need more space for ourselves and need to share it with others (C) We have an opportunity to do something in our neighbourhood. (C) I am not sure if this is the vision, but I want to affirm the value of the vision. I have heard about trafficking over the years and it is related to interfaith issues. (C) Confusing the validity and passion of the vision and whether that vision needs to be expressed in bricks and mortar in this project. I need information/statistics. (A) Jon stated that there is a need for transitional housing. We can fill the space right now and there are other organizations who are willing to partner with us right now. (C) We need to do something on the main floor. We have to do a building project. I was pleasantly surprised with the survey results and love the fact that we have stayed with the 4 principles in our Values & Identity Statement. (Q) A procedural question re: the 1st and 2nd motion. The 1st motion includes approval of the demolition, but it doesn’t make sense to do the demolition before making a decision based upon getting 75 percent of funds. Perhaps move the sections re merging the 6 Lark property and demolishing the house from Motion 1 to Motion 2. (Q) Question of clarification regarding the 4 levels proposal. Why the 3rd floor? (A) Bob stated that TUMC’s needs for increased space are met on the 1st floor. Most of the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor are available for other mission work. The 3rd floor would be used for housing of human trafficking victims and parts of the second floor would be used for counselling and office space. (Q) What decision-making process will be used after March 31st when the 75% in pledges is to be achieved? (A) Doug responded that if today’s motions are approved the Board will need to agree and sign the construction contract or bring it back to the congregation. (C) The rental income could be half a million dollars. If the 75 % in pledges includes rental income there is a lot of elbow room.



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Doug said that he is not hearing opposition to building something, and we may be ready to consider Motion 1 but without the sections re without merging or demolishing 6 Lark. (C) I encourage us to think about bringing all of this to another Congregational Meeting in April.

Doug asked for a show of hands on Motion 1, with the amendment that demolishing the current house on 6 Lark Street property and merging the 6 Lark Street property with 1774 Queen St. property be removed from Motion 1. Motion 1 The congregation approves the continuation of work on Option G including: -obtaining city permits, architectural and related professional designs based on the work presented so far, recognizing that changes may be needed depending on final usage; -accepting 6 Lark as a donation from LQIL and issuing a charitable receipt for the property; -working with current partners to adapt ownership, cost sharing and other aspects of the property; -borrowing money to pay for the above items as needed, using Mennonite Foundation of Canada as the lender; -the total cost is $200,000, of which about $125,000 is for LQIL loans and other costs, $50,000 for the city permits and professional fees and $25,000 for work on the Lark Street ramp, if possible.

Motions 2 and 3 are postponed to be considered at the next meeting. Motion 1 as amended was carried.

12) Recognition of New Chair, Closing Doug Pritchard was recognized as the incoming Chair. The meeting closed with the singing of Hymn #39 in Sing the Story. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.


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TUMC Congregational Meeting, November 9, 2014 Minutes (draft)

November 9, 2014 1:00 – 3:00 Attendance: 45 members and adherents signed in Opening: Doug Pritchard acted as chair for the meeting and opened with Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church (3:14-20). Doug reviewed the agenda and the agenda was approved as posted. Jana Lepp was introduced as Listener for the meeting and reviewed the TUMC Discussion Guidelines and Covenant and Decision-Making Process. Agenda Item 1: Elections Erna Neufeldt, Chair of the Gift Discernment Committee (GDC) presented the slate of nominees for church board and committee memberships. Erna thanked the other members of the GDC for their work: Bill DeFehr, Damaris Schmucker and Jeff Taylor. Nominations for Board: Board Secretary: Bob Tiessen; Chair: Doug Pritchard; Worship Committee Coordinator: Anita Tiessen; Mission and Service Coordinator: Evan Heise. Nominations for Committees: Worship Committee: Tim Schmucker, JD Penner Christian Education Committee: Jerome Leis, Heather Penner Mission and Service Committee: Evan Heise, Luis Mata Property Management Committee: Harold Thiessen, Ken Cornies, David Schmucker Finance Committee: Alison Li Joint Management Committee: Ed Heide New Life Centre Board rep: Leanne Buck Doug asked for any additional nominations and invited questions (Q) and comments (C). (Q) Is the nominee for the New Life Centre board a church member? Doug stated that being a church member is not a requirement. Church membership is only required (with the occasional exception) to be on the TUMC Church Board and for Special Ministries. (Q) Why is Aurora House not yet listed? Doug stated that Aurora House has an incorporating Board of Directors consisting of Christy Langschmidt, Mary Klein (named by TUMC Board) and Lisa Horrocks. The full board to carry on the work will be defined in their bylaws, which still need to be approved. Most granting bodies will also want to see representation from the community served by the agency on its Board of Directors, in addition to the board members appointed by TUMC, the sponsoring body.

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Hearing no further nominations or concerns, Doug took the slate as affirmed by consensus. Doug thanked the GDC and those who have served on committees and stated that the vacancies that remain to be filled will be brought to the Feb. 21, 2015 AGM. Agenda Item 2. One –Year Review of Associate Pastor Ed Heide (PCRC member) presented on behalf of the Review Team which included Denise Salsman (representing parents), Isaac Thiessen (youth) and Carmen Wiebe (youth sponsors). The team solicited the opinion of fifteen adults who have a working relationship with Michele, as well as the youth. Using primarily her job description in the review, they received very positive responses. The only question is whether her job description is realistic for the position she holds and the number of things TUMC is asking her to do. PCRC will look at this with Michele. (C) It was requested at the Feb. 2014 AGM that the PCRC clarify the Associate Pastor’s role in Sunday School and in “the articulation of a vision of faith formation for the life stages.” A lack of clarity in a job description can lead to misunderstandings with people and their expectations. In response, PCRC agreed to report on this matter at the Feb. 2015 AGM. Hearing no further questions or concerns, Doug took the report as affirmed by the congregation and thanked the review team for their work. A copy of the full report will be shared with MCEC regional minister, Al Rempel. Agenda Item 3. Report from Human Sexuality Task Force Richard Ratzlaff and Jane Pritchard presented the report and acknowledged Susie Guenther-Loewen’s participation in the task force as well. Richard reviewed their history and mandate which was initiated at the 2013 AGM. They have had many good, frank conversations, learned a lot, and were grateful to the congregation for their trust and willingness to talk. The process is still open to any in the congregation who were missed. Recommendations: Education. There was a widespread opinion that we do not want more education, but several people expressed the concern that they do not have a theological or biblically-based rationale to support their strong personal conviction. In response to this, the Task Force recommends a two-part session to look at (1) the theological rationale for the historic position of the church, and (2) the theological and biblically-based rationale for same-sex marriage. Jane stated that there will be no attempt to change peoples’ minds in these two sessions. This will be a way to inform newer people to the church of the views of the Mennonite church on this issue. The second recommendation in this area is that TUMC continue to participate in the Mennonite Church Canada “Being A Faithful Church” (BFC) process. Richard has heard that TUMC is far ahead of other churches in this process. TUMC may have a role to play in the conversation with the national church

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which appears to be at the point of making a statement on ‘living together in unity even when we disagree’. (Q) How will this be different from the discussions of 2003-4 and what it has to do with the broader church? Jane stated that this is an internal TUMC process. The vast majority here want to proceed with same-sex marriage, but we say that scripture is very important to us and some want to reconcile their biblical understanding with their strong personal conviction. Richard stated that we have changed dramatically in the last ten years - 76 people were here and 66 were not here ten years ago. This will get us all on the same page. (C) A huge benefit that could grow out of this is a document that states what we are trying to summarize; how we have come to discern this together, a document to refer people to, so we do not have to review it every year. Blessing of same-sex marriage Survey results: Participants – 140; Are you ready for a decision? Personally, yes – 66 Is TUMC ready? - Yes – 33, if MCEC goes first – 5; not sure – 43; no – 17; need further discussion – 15. If you are ready for a decision, would you support allowing our pastors to participate in same-sex marriages? Are you leaning in one direction? Yes – 111; leaning yes – 10; No – 11; leaning no 1; Other answers – 7. Richard stated that there were repeated themes: we care about each other, and those with whom we disagree, and the church. We do not want this to divide us. "Proposed congregational statement for discussion at Feb. 21, 2015 AGM : “Although we are not fully of one mind, we trust our pastors to discern carefully and make the appropriate decision should there be a request that our pastor(s) participate in a same-sex marriage ceremony, and we will support them in the decision they make.” Jane highlighted that the process by which the pastors would make a decision involve the congregation’s accountability structures. Marilyn stated that her understanding is that the Leadership Council of MCEC is choosing not to act on what the pastors are doing right now in this area. The Council makes sure that pastors are aware that they are going against the official teaching position of the church. MCEC is paying close attention to the countrywide process. Richard stated that if we affirm the statement, when pastors have a conversation with MCEC, they can say yes, we have the congregation behind us. Marilyn stated that she has been asked this in the past. (C) A suggestion was made to change the wording in the statement from ‘make the appropriate decision’ to ‘make an appropriate decision’. The use of ‘the’ suggests that somebody is telling the pastor what the appropriate decision is.


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(C) My initial feeling was that it was putting a lot of onus on the pastor, but later reflected that a pastor can choose not to officiate at heterosexual marriages, as well. We do not force our pastors to perform every marriage they are asked to perform. (C) Drop the phrase “Although we are not fully of one mind.” (C) Change “should there be a request” to “when there is a request.” We do not want to be involved in every request for performing a marriage. And re-order the wording, perhaps to, “Should a request come to our pastor(s) to participate in a same-sex marriage, we trust them to discern carefully and we will support them in the decision they make.” (C) Many of us are part of the newly formed Harmony conversation on-line. There are many congregations across Canada in a similar position who are ready to support and bless same-sex marriages, but are concerned about what the wider church says. Some are waiting to see what TUMC does. I encourage us to be courageous and take this step. (C) There is a large majority in our denomination who take the historical position. In the U.S., many conservative churches are leaving because they don’t feel they are being listened to. With the gains that have been made in the last twenty years, can we exercise more patience and forbearance for a few more years of tumult? (C) The picture hasn’t changed. People have put themselves on the line for freedom. I have concerns about having a ‘wait and see’ discourse that doesn’t acknowledge the power dynamics of the status quo position. The people who are most affected are being asked to hold on and accept differential treatment. Doug thanked the Task Force for the very deep listening process they engaged all of us in. Many were hurt in the past and were fearful of being hurt again. This process has been a pastoral task and a special ministry among us. The Task Force used their best listening skills to try to sense a proposal that could gain consensus. A draft statement will be brought to the AGM with the hope that it will indeed gain a consensus. Agenda Item 4. Space Task Force 3 report Bob Tiessen presented the report. He reviewed the motions that were approved at the June 2014 Congregational Meeting –( i) use 6 Lark for survivors of human trafficking (ii) Option I – build 2 offices on the driveway with a basement underneath, enlarge the lobby and add accessible washrooms. Soon after our pledges over 5 years totalled $639,000 which met the requirement for 67% of a $950,000 planned cost. So we are going ahead. Review of activities since June:

(1) 6 Lark - TUMC now has formal ownership of 6 Lark. Aurora House has been incorporated and is applying for charitable status. The final building design of Aurora House has been agreed upon - a basement living unit plus two 3 bedroom units on upper floors (7 bedrooms in total in 3 units).



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Discussions with contractors for Aurora House work are underway. Building permit applied for. There is a meeting Nov. 11 with two different contractors to discuss their bids.

(Q) Does the plan include the use of the backyard area? The design committee is looking at this. There are 2 issues: privacy/security for the residents and transiting from the parking lot to the church. In the current plan, the back porch has a high privacy barrier so the residents can be comfortable with people in the backyard which can be used for TUMC activities.

(2) 1774 Queen - Discussions with city re: ramp access. Asked the city to repurpose part of the alleyway. Applying for committee of adjustment hearing date. Accessibility, finance and design teams have been established and are working on details. The design team is looking at changes to the kitchen to allow access to the new basement addition, as well as changes to the first floor.

This concludes the work of Space Task Force 3. Bob thanked outgoing members Jan Kraus, Carolyn Loewen and Mary Klein for their work on the project. To succeed them, the Church Board has appointed a Building Committee consisting of: Calvin Dyck – treasurer; Joel Gerber; Christy Langschmidt – Aurora House rep; Richard Ratzlaff – chair; Bob Tiessen – secretary. Melana Janzen is the architect. Bob asked that the 2014 lump sum and annual pledges be paid now, and the monthly preauthorized payment forms be submitted, since construction on Aurora House may begin this year. Less than a third of the money pledged for 2014 has come in so far. Meeting was adjourned with the singing of Hymn #1 in the Blue Hymnal. "

One of the highlights of the year was the Bethlehem Market created in the sanctuary in mid-December.

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ALEXANDER, DORA and UNGER, LORI 22800 Miles Road

Georgina, Ontario L0E 1R0

ALLEN, WILLIAM 202-1145 Logan Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4K 3G9

ANDRES, MARGARET 135 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3

ANDREWS, ELIZABETH 17 Rosita Cres

Toronto, Ontario M1L 1X7

APPELL, ANDREW 132 Oakcrest Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4C 1B9

ARMSTRONG, ALAN 21 Suffolk St. West

Guelph, Ontario N1H 2H9

BEJARANO, EDNA M. and VARON, CARLOS 62 Ellesmere Street

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4E3

BERGEN, JUDI and EDWARD** 830 - 10 Guildwood Parkway

Toronto, Ontario M1E 5B5

BLACKMORE, LORRAINE 504 - 695 Coxwell Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4C 5R6

BOESMA, BROEK and MORRISON, JESSICA 80 Lancaster Crescent

Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1C4

BRADEN, LINA 263 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


BRANDT, JON 19 Topham Road

Toronto, Ontario M4B 3K3

BROWN, SUSAN COLLIER c/o 19 West Street

Ridgetown, Ontario N0P 2C0

BURGETZ, BRUCE and EMILY 180 Keewatin Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4P 1Z8

BURGETZ, STEPHANIE 505 Brennan Ave

Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 6K1

BUSWELL, HEATHER

CARTER, AGGYE and PATKAU, BURTON 5045 Wellington Road 29, RR # 2

Guelph, Ontario N1H 6H8

CAUTHON, COURTNEY and PENNER, AARON 326 - 500 Richmond Street West

Toronto, Ontario M5V 3N4

CORNIES, KEN and HEIDE, SHAUNA 454 Abington Avenue

Mississauga, Ontario L5A 1L7

DEFEHR, BILL and MARLENE 35 Shaftesbury Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4T 3B3

DEFEHR, ROCHELLE 153 Watson Avenue

Oakville, Ontario L6J 3T6

DICK, ALAN and KLASSEN, LORI 161 Parkmount Road

Toronto, Ontario M4J 4V3

DICK, HARRIET and NICHOLAS 251 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


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Toronto, Ontario M4E 2Z8

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Chatsworth, Ontario N0H 1G0


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Toronto, Ontario M8X 1M7

DYCK, ANNE and HARVEY Unit E - 187 Sherwood Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4P 2A9

DYCK, LYDIA and PETER 1504 - 190 Hespeler Road

Cambridge Ontario N1R 8B8

ENNS, LORI and PHIL Nazarbayev University, SHSS 53 Kabanbay

Batyr Ave

Astana, Kazakhstan 10000

EPP, ELISE 1 - 165 Parkside Drive

Toronto, Ontario M6R 2Y8

EPP, JOHN and ZEHR, MARILYN 18 Bowmore Road

Toronto, Ontario M4L 3H7

FAST, ELFRIEDE and HANS 55 Wainfleet Road

Scarborough, Ontario M1K 3Z6

FOURNIER, LORETTA 26 - 2962 Nelson Place

Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 7E9

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Toronto, Ontario M4L 3T5

FRIESEN, ERIKA and RATZLAFF, RICHARD 2305 - 60 Heintzman Street

Toronto, Ontario M6P 5A1

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Toronto, Ontario M3H 1N1

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Singapore 437433

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Toronto, Ontario M3H 6C6

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Oshawa, Ontario L1K 2V4

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Toronto, Ontario M1N 4E2

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Toronto, Ontario M2H 2W6

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HAMM, ERNIE 120 Colbeck Street

Toronto, Ontario M6S 1V5

HARDER, GARY and LYDIA 8 Mystic Avenue

Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4G7

HARDER, SUSAN 453 Sierra Avenue

Mountain View, California 94041 USA

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Toronto, Ontario M5S 2P3

HATCHER, DOROTHY 173 1/2 Lippincott Street

Toronto, Ontario M5S 2P3

HATCHER, RON 709 Balliol Street

Toronto, Ontario M4S 1E6

HATLEM, DOUG JOHNSON and JODIE BOYER

HEIDE, ED and SHARON 803 - 1400 Dixie Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5E 3E1


HEINRICHS, ROSEMARIE and VICTOR 361-2703 St. Clair Avenue East


HEINRICHS, SVINDA 3479 The Credit Woodlands

Mississauga, Ontario L5C 2K5

HEISE, AUTUMN #J - 109 George St. South

Toronto, Ontario M5A 4A2

HEISE, EVAN and LATABU, FLORENCE 36 Jenoves Place


HEISE, NOAH c/o 36 Jenoves Place


HUEBERT, ERNA and RUDY 604-20 Guildwood Parkway

Scarborough, Ontario M1E 5B6

JANZEN, MELANA 409 Shaw Street

Toronto, Ontario M6J 2X4

JENNINGS, EVAN and UNRUH, CHRISTINE 3680 Edgemont Boulevard

North Vancouver, B.C. V7R 2P7

JOHN, KAP JIN 9 Fairwood Crescent

Scarborough ON M1E 3S9

JUTZI, DOUG 166 Neville Park Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4E 3P8

KANAAN, YOUSSEF

KLASSEN, PAULA 249 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


KLASSEN, SHERRI 1187 Gerrard Street East

Toronto, Ontario M4L 1Y5

KLASSEN, SUSANNA 13A Delaware Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M6H 2S8

KLEIN, MARY 17 Furnival Road

East York, Ontario M4B 1W1

KOOL, PIETER 2328 Belfast Crescent

Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1N9

KOPESCHNY, DEBORAH and FRED 4 Manorwood Road

Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4G7

KRAHN, IRENE 125 Sylvan Avenue

Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1J9

KRAUS, ANITA and WIEBE, TOM 57 Bromleight Avenue

London, Ontario N2G 1V1

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Toronto, Ontario M4J 3M6

KUNKEL, GAIL 406 - 10 Broadway Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4P 3G8

LAFORTUNE, DIEM 22 Close Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M6K 2V4

LANGSCHMIDT, CHRISTINE 49 Northern Dancer Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4L 3Z8

LAWRENCE, KATHY 51 Ahrens Street West

Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4B6

LEMYRE, DENIS 105 - 145 Strathmore Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4J 4Y9

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LEPP, BRAD and JANA 152 Symington Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M6P 3W4

LEPP, VIRGINIA 20 Shrewsbury Square

Toronto, Ontario M1T 1L2

LOBACH, ALEXANDRA #2 – 20 Oriole Crescent

Toronto, Ontario M5P 1L5

LOBACH, JOHN and SHIRLEY 4070 Powderhorn Crescent

Mississauga, Ontario L5L 3B9

LOBACH, NATALIA 801 - 1029 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario M6K 3M9

LOEWEN, CAROLYN and ROBERT 452 Milverton Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4C 1X3

LOEWEN, MICHAEL 452 Milverton Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4C 1X3

MARSHALL, JOHN 23 Beatrice Street

Toronto, Ontario M6J 2T2

MARTENS, DOREEN and TAYLOR, JEFF 2930 Caradoc Lane

Oakville, Ontario L6J 6W4

MATSUOKA-BRADEN, JACQUELINE 28 Sonneck Square

Scarborough, Ontario M1E 1A9

MEYER, MARIEKE Toronto, Ontario

NELLIGAN, SHERRY 449 Wellesley St. East

Toronto, Ontario M4X 1H8

NEUDORF, HERMAN 118 Melrose Avenue

North York, Ontario M5M 1Y7

NEUFELDT, ALDRED and ERNA 53 Shaftesbury Avenue


NEUFELDT, MARLYS 48 Derry St.

Guelph, Ontario N1E 2C1

NEUFELDT, TIM 53 Shaftesbury Avenue


PA ORYEM, AYA KIDEN 45 Trinnell Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M1L 1S4

PAULS, STEFFEN 117 Mt. Hope Street

Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2S6

PENNER, CHRISTINE 946 Av Brown

Quebec City, Quebec G1S 2Z5

PENNER, JD 157 Simpson Road

Ajax, Ontario L1S 2V7

PENNER, MARIE 18 Sweetland Road

Etobicoke, Ontario M9P 3K9

PERMANAND, SHADELL and 3834 N. Oakley Ave

WARKENTIN, MARSHALL Chicago, Illinois 60618 USA

PRATT, CARMEN C2 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


PRITCHARD, DOUG and JANE 99 Woodmount Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4C 3Y3

PURICELLI**, ADOLFO and BETTY 3003 Benham Ave., Apt. 63

Elkhart, Indiana 46517

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PURICELLI, DEBORAH D10 - 569 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4K 2N8

PURICELLI**, JUDI Italia y Ruta 27 Barrio Santa Catalina

Lote 290 1621 Benavidez Bs. As., Argentina

PURICELLI, SAM Roca 3737 1602 Florida

Vincente Lopez, Bs. As., Argentina

REIMER, KARL 408 - 400 Parkside Drive

Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6E5

REIMER**, LAVERNA and TIM 31 Clapperton Ave

Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4K7

REIMER, MEGHAN 512B Redfox Road

Waterloo, Ontario N2T 2N8

REMPEL, JOHN 414-10 Shallmar Blvd

Toronto, Ontario M5N 1J4

REMPEL, PETER 72 Par Avenue

Scarborough, Ontario M1G 2G6

RIEDIGER, VERN 821 - 77 Maitland Place

Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2V6

RIZOLI, LUCAS c/o 14 Stag Hill Drive


RIZOLI, MICHELE RAE 14 Stag Hill Drive


RIZOLI, SANDRO 1608 Woodbine Heights Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M4B 3A4

RODRIGUEZ, NINO and ROVERI, GEISA 58 Merritt Road


SALSMAN, DENISE and KEN 56 Cliffcrest Drive

Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2K3

SAWADKSY, BRUCE 77 Walker Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4V 1G3

SAWADKSY, HAROLD and VANESSA 705 - 442 Maple Avenue

Burlington, Ontario L7S 2L7

SAWATSKY**, JANET 1402 - 8610 Jasper Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3S5

SCHILK, ROBERT 328 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


SCHMIDT, RACHEL 69 Earlscourt Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M6E 4A7

SCHMUCKER, DAMARIS and DAVID 106 Glenmore Rd

Toronto, Ontario M4L 3M3

SCHMUCKER, JACQUI and TIM 39 Highcroft Road

Toronto, Ontario M4L 3G3

SCHROEDER, ELAINE 12 Dawson Rd

Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5T5

SHERK, ALLAN and CAROLYN 3653 Logmoss Crescent

Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 3T1

SHERK, SHIRLEY 1208 - 219 Fort York Boulevard

Toronto, Ontario M5V 1B1

SIEMENS, KAREN 708 - 5 Concorde Place

Toronto ON M3C 3M8

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SIEMENS, MARY and PAUL 103 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East

Toronto ON M4B 3M3

SIMPSON, DEB and WICHERT, TIM 757 Line 1, PO Box 317

Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0

SMITH, SARAH 6964 Apprentice Place

Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

SOONG**, JEAN and WINFRED 4 Frey Crescent

Scarborough, Ontario M1R 2C4

SPORTAK, DIEDRE 5 - 710 East 54th Avenue

Vancouver, British Columbia V5X 1L7

STAMP, JUDITH 32 Highcroft Road

Toronto, Ontario M4L 3G2

TAYLOR, CHRIS 3 Catalina Drive

Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1K5

THIESSEN, HAROLD and TOBI 36 Westglen Crescent

Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 4R1

TIESSEN, ANITA and BOB 410 Isabella Avenue

Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2G2

VOTH, ANDREW 855 Darwin Drive

Pickering, Ontario L1X 2V6

VOTH, DENISE and PETER 54 Glynn Road

Ajax, Ontario L1S 2C3

VOTH, ELVIRA (ELLIE) C21 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East


VOTH, WILHELM 115 - 145 Strathmore Blvd

Toronto, Ontario M4J 4Y9

WICHERT, AUDREY and GEOFF 15 Topham Road


WICHERT, MADELEINE Canadian Mennonite University

WIEBE, CARMEN 14 Victor Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4K 1A8

WOODSIT, MARENA 3952 Coachman Circle

Mississauga, Ontario L5M 6R3

YODER, BILL Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

YODER, ED and JAN 51 Colgate Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4M 1N6

Associate Members listed above are

BERGEN Edward

PURICELLI Adolfo and Betty

PURICELLI Judi

REIMER LaVerna and Tim

SAWATSKY Janet

SOONG Jean and Wilfred

Membership List

Membership at Jan. 1, 2014: 201 (recounted

from 202 reported)

Membership gains

By baptism 0

By transfer 1

By confession of faith 2 +3

Membership losses

By death 2

By transfer 2

By withdrawal 1 -5

Membership at Jan. 1, 2015: 199

Memorable moments from 2014


Clockwise: Watching the Easter sunrise; Elizabeth Ajak shares her refugee experiences; junior youth

lead kids’ time; welcoming new members; a light moment after worship; colouring Easter eggs.

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Clockwise from top left: Celebrating the season at

the Advent Carol Sing; trading shekels for items

crafted by children at the Bethlehem Market;

enjoying a display of live chicks and colourful eggs

on Easter Sunday; sweet volunteer work at the Black

Creek Mennonite Festival; bearing the cross on Good

Friday.

Upcoming Events

February 6-8 - Youth winter retreat

February 15 - MCC People on the Move exhibit

February 18 - Ash Wednesday service, with morning prayers, at 8:00 a.m.

February 21 - TUMC AGM - 4-9 p.m., including spaghetti supper fundraiser

February 22 - Lent I

February 27 - March 1 - Junior Youth winter retreat

March 1 - Lent II; evening Taize service at 7:00 p.m.

March 8 - Lent III

March 15 - Lent IV

March 22 - Lent V

March 29 - Lent VI

April 3 - Good Friday:

11 a.m. family service

Evening service

April 5 - Easter Sunday:

Sunrise service at Ashbridges Bay

11 a.m. Worship

7 p.m. Evening Taize service

April 11 - MCEC Bible quizzing

May 3 - Youth fundraising lunch; 7 p.m. Taize service

June 12-14 - TUMC all-church retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

July 21-26 Mennonite World Conference Assembly (includes TUMY contingent)


4:00 Opening

Introduction of Listener, Discussion Guidelines, and Decision-

Making Process

Review and Approval of Agenda

Review and Approval of Minutes from 2014 Congregational

Meetings

(February AGM, June, November)

4:15 Receiving Reports – for approval

4:40 Elections and Appointments – for approval

4:50 Motion re Blessing of Same-Sex Covenants

5:25 Presentation of 2013 Financial Report – for approval

5:45 Presentation of 2014 Spending Plan

5:55 Prayer for Dinner

6:00 Dinner

7:00 2015 Spending Plan – approval

7:30 Update from Aurora House project

7:45 Update from Building Committee

8:10 Recognition of New Chair

8:15 Closing

67th Annual General Meeting AgendaSaturday February 21, 2015

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