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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Annual Report for 2017

Table of Contents

AGENDA Pages 2-3

THE 2017 VESTRY & VESTRY CANDIDATES Page 3

ORDER OF HOLY EUCHARIST AND ANNUAL MEETING Pages 4-12

INDIVIDUAL REPORTS

Vestry Covenant & Vision Statement Page 13

Interim Rector - The Reverend Audrey Miskelley Pages 14-16

Associate Rector’s Report - The Reverend Jeffrey Dodge Pages 16-17

Lead Intergenerational Minister - Sean Potts Page 17

Parish Administrator - Sara O’Bryan Page 18

Facilities Manager - Beverly Price Pages 18-19

Director of Music Ministries - Dwight Stone Page 19-20

MINISTRY REPORTS

Administration & Senior Warden - Jim Bell Page 20

Junior Warden - Pete Smyth Page 21

Communication - Emily Hopkins Page 21

Faith in Action - David Mattern Page 22

Gifts & Memorials Committee - John D. Williams Page 22

Parish Life/Camp - Anne Morton Page 23

Parish Life - Maureen Horton Pages 23-24

Liturgy & Music – Deborah Webster Pages 24-25

Property - Jim Bell Page 25

Verger - Lyle Morton Page 25

Pastoral Report - The Reverend Jeffrey Dodge Page 25

Stewardship - Richard Colombo Page 26

Search - Sheri Grosjean Pages 26-27

Range of Pledges for 2017 - Pete Banwell Page 27

2017 Pledge List – Pete Banwell Page 28

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Chief Financial Officer’s Report - Jennifer Machado Pages 29-30

2018 Budget – Jennifer Machado Page 31

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

128th Annual Meeting

January 28, 2018—9:00 a.m.

Agenda

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall

Holy Eucharist begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall

Opening Hymn

Gathering

Lessons

Hymn

Annual Meeting

Call to Order— The Rev. Audrey Miskelley, Interim Rector

Minutes from the Annual Meeting held on January 29, 2017

Rector’s Report - The Reverend Audrey Miskelley

Prayer for the Church (from the Book of Common Prayer)

Warden

Senior Warden – Jim Bell

Registrar’s Report -

Nominating Committee Report - Pete Smyth

Prayer for the Mission of the Church (from the Book of Common Prayer)

Election - The Rev. Audrey Miskelley, Rector

Vote convention alternates by acclamation

Vote vestry candidates by ballot

CFO report - Jennifer Machado

Budget Q&A

General Questions/Comments/Observations (facilitated by Senior and Junior

Wardens)

Prayer for the Parish (from the Book of Common Prayer)

Presentation of the New Senior Warden

Volunteer Recognition – Pete Smyth

Prayers of the People

Peace

Announcements

Prepare Table/Hymn/Offering

Consecration

Distribution of Communion

Commissioning of the Vestry

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Closing Hymn

Adjournment of the Meeting

Dismissal

Brunch in Parish Hall

Recognize outgoing vestry members during brunch

During the brunch, the new Vestry will gather in the Livingston Conference

Center for a brief meeting to elect the Junior Warden, the CFO, and the Clerk of

the Vestry.

2017 Vestry Senior Warden Jim Bell (19) Junior WardenPete Smyth (20)

Adult Formation (SPACE) Emily Lagrone (19) Communication*Emily Hopkins (20)

Faith in Action (Outreach) David Mattern (18) Liturgy & Music Deborah Webster (20)

Membership &Church Growth Pete Smyth (20) Parish Life Maureen Horton (19)

Property Jim Bell (19) Search Sheri Grosjean (20)

Stewardship/G&M Richard Colombo (20) Pastoral Care Jeffrey Dodge (Staff)

CFO Jennifer Machado

Clerk Molly Pfau Clopp

*Epistle Team Rhea Williams, Sara O’Bryan, Ned Soares

Vestry Candidates

Amanda Cruz, Frank Holbrook Julie Layne, Sally Ingraham, Tom Stone

Nominations for Alternates to

Diocesan Convention 2016 and Delegates for 2017 Ken Jessup, Gail Sheffield, Susan Burpee, Mary Jane Wood

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Prelude Festival Fanfare Dwight Stone Tom Stone, Euphonium

Opening Hymn All are Welcome Marty Haugen

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Blessed are you, holy and living One. People You come to your people and set them free.

Prayer for a Church Meeting

Celebrant Almighty and ever living God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with all who take counsel at St. Paul’s for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God

Psalm 111

1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the deeds of the LORD! they are studied by all who delight in them.

Antiphon

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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Antiphon

9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; holy and awesome is his Name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.

Antiphon

Gradual Hymn 787 We are Marching in the Light of God South African chant

2. Dancing 3. Praying 4. Singing

The Holy Gospel Mark 1:21-28

Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Deacon Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the

sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They

were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one

having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in

their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you

come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of

God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out

of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with

a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they

kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—

with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and

they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout

the surrounding region of Galilee.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The People are seated.

Call Annual Meeting to Order

Minutes from the Annual Meeting held on January 29, 2017

Rector’s Report - The Reverend Audrey Miskelley

All pray Prayer for the Church from the BCP, page 816

Senior Warden – Jim Bell

Recognition of outgoing Vestry and Clerk

Registrar’s Report – Chuck Glass

Nominating Committee Report - Pete Smyth

All pray Prayer for the Mission of the Church BCP, page 816

Election - The Rev. Audrey Miskelley, Rector

Vote convention and deanery delegates by acclamation

Vote vestry candidates by ballot

CFO report - Jennifer Machado

Budget Q&A

General Questions/Comments/Observations

(facilitated by Senior and Junior Warden)

All pray Prayer for the Parish BCP, page 817

Presentation of the New Senior Warden

Volunteer Recognition – Pete Smyth

Pray for the World and the Church

Please follow along in the BCP, Form 4, page 388

The People stand

Exchange the Peace

Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. People And also with you.

All greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Parish Announcements will be made at this time.

Prepare the Table

The deacon prepares the table; the bread, the cup of wine, and other offerings are placed upon it.

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Offertory Anthem Precious Lord African-American spiritual St. Paul’s Choir

Doxology Old 100th, words by Eric Law

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Circling through earth so all may grow

Vanquishing fear so all may give Widening grace so all may live

The Great Thanksgiving - Form I from the Book of Common Prayer Celebrant God be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise. The Celebrant gives thanks to God for God’s work in creation and

revelation and recalls the particular occasion being celebrated Celebrant And so we join the saints and angels in proclaiming your glory, as we

say, Sanctus

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The Celebrant now praises God for the salvation of the world through Jesus Christ our Lord. Celebrant And so, Holy God, we bring you these gifts. Sanctify them by your

Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing,

broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said,

“Drink this, all of you. This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Gracious God, we now celebrate the memorial of your Son. By

means of this holy bread and cup, we show forth the sacrifice of his death, and proclaim his resurrection, until he comes again.

Gather us by this Holy Communion into one body in your Son

Jesus Christ. Make us a living sacrifice of praise. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom

come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Break the Bread Share the Gifts of God

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Communion Hymn 764 Taste and See James E. Moore (Wonder, Love and Praise) The Post Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as

living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant In the name of this parish family, I send you forth, bearing these Holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the

Communion of Christ's Body and Blood. People We who are many are one Body, because we share one Bread and

one Cup. Celebrant Let us pray. All Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your

Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Commissioning the Vestry Rector I present to you these persons to be admitted to the ministry of Wardens

and Members of the Vestry in this congregation. People The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and

understanding; God stores up sound wisdom for the upright; the Spirit is a shield to those who walk in integrity.

Wardens We are your servants; grant us understanding that we may know & Vestry your decrees.

Rector You have been called to the ministry of leadership in this

congregation. Will you, as long as you are engaged in this work, perform it with diligence?

Wardens & Vestry We will.

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Rector Will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your ministry to the honor of God, and the benefit of the members of this congregation? Wardens & Vestry We will.

Rector Will all of you here present, commit yourselves to work together with the Rector, Wardens, and Vestry to grow our parish and deepen your relationship to Jesus Christ? People We will.

Rector Will you promise to use your talents and resources to strengthen the mission and vision of our church? People We will.

Rector Will you communicate your ideas, concerns, and joys with your Rector, Wardens, Vestry, Clergy, and Staff? People We will.

Rector In the Name of God and of this congregation. I commission you as

members of the Vestry at St. Paul’s. Let us show our gratitude and support for our Wardens and Vestry.

Rector Let us pray together.

All O Eternal God, the foundation of all wisdom and the source of all courage:

Enlighten with your grace the Wardens and Vestry of this congregation, and so rule their minds, and guide their counsels, that in all things they may seek your glory and promote the mission of your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

The Blessing

Closing Hymn 376 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Ode to Joy

Adjourn Meeting

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Dismissal Deacon The worship is over; the work begins. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Postlude Almighty Fortress is Our God Martin Luther/ J.S. Bach

St Paul’s Festival Brass Ensemble

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our Festival Brass

Players for enhancing our Service this morning:

Trumpet: Bill King, Jerry Williams

French Horn: Sue Busenius

Euphonium: Tom Stone

Ministry of Word and Sacrament

Celebrant: The Reverend Jeffrey A. Dodge

Preacher: The Reverend Audrey Miskelley

Director of Music Ministries: Dwight Stone

Sub-Deacon: Frank Casillas

Lector: Wayne Morris

Cupbearers: Nancy Briggs, Julie Layne, Nancy Robinson

Acolyte: Hannah Trillo

Verger: Mark Sturgess

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Vestry Covenant

We engage together in a spiritual journey, through our love for Jesus Christ, and as a people of

prayer, we strive to accept one another in all our diversity.

We express this commitment by making our conversations and actions holy and

life-affirming. We seek transparency in all we do for the good of the congregation of St. Paul’s.

We will focus our energy and resources on the things that we do well. We will engage in direct

communication and will not participate in communication triangles (speaking of others who are

not present); we believe that anonymous information (people not willing to be quoted) has no

place in our life together. We are a permission-giving people who will strive to say “yes” to each

other and God by supporting decisions arrived at openly and fairly.

This is the Vestry Covenant and each ministry team in our parish is asked to observe this

Covenant.

We ask that every member reading this Covenant take a moment to meditate on its

content and intention and join us in observing it on our journey together as a people of God.

Vision Statement

At St Paul’s, as followers of Jesus Christ, we envision a church that

provides and supports a loving community of faith: with our church, with one another, and with

our world,

Where all are welcome, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey,

Where activities, events and opportunities support spiritual growth for

people of all ages and diversities through worship, education and service,

Where we use our God-given talents, time and treasure to lift the less

fortunate and the vulnerable.

May we all support each other in remembering and creating this vision, not just in the hours we

spend on campus, but during our daily lives, as we interact with friends and neighbors, and as we

act as members of our wider communities.

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Individual Reports

Rector’s Report – The Reverend Audrey Miskelley

Our year of 2017 was one of change and exploration and preparation. Each ministry will report out for themselves how 2017 has gone for them and I will respectfully allow them this honor. My own ministry with you has been quite educational and informative for me and I hope for you as well. I will simply cover a few highlights of my time with you, staffing changes made, and a look forward. It is never easy to enter into an existing system and navigate the paths of relationships and expectations and organizational history. As a part of my ministry of transition, I do this often and I learn much from each parish that I am blessed to serve. I have enjoyed my navigation of the various routes of the journey here at St. Paul’s and I thank you each for the honor and blessing to serve with you over my time. One of my primary purposes when I enter into a new parish is to observe and assess. I endeavor to provide myself and the parish enough time in which I can thoughtfully make an assessment and I never make changes, if I do make changes, carelessly and certainly not cluelessly. I also never ask of the staff or parish any more than I am willing to do myself. Staffing changes have been made. Sean Potts, who served St. Paul’s faithfully for several years, was laid off due to budget cuts. With Sean’s leave-taking and the various duties that he was responsible for we have reshuffled. All of youth and family ministry will be shifted to the Associate Rector, primarily, with some considerable assistance from volunteers. As is the case with many Episcopal Churches in current times our youth group is mostly our acolyte program. Rev. Jeff, as the Associate Rector, is assuming responsibility for working with and coordinating the acolyte program, recruiting, training, and of course some fun activities that the young folks and their families can be involved with. Letting Sean go was difficult and painful. I learned from Sean how to breathe - especially in the face of chaos. Beverly Price, our Facilities Manager, has been bumped up slightly from 15 to 19 hours. Facilities management has become much more complicated over the past several years and is going to become more complex with the loss of the two buildings next door and the establishment of the new St. Paul’s Commons. This position is responsible for the contracts of all our building and grounds “user” groups; from the two other Christian faith communities who worship to the many many 12-step groups who meet. Responsibility extends to the challenge of moving these groups around as we are going to “bunk up” in absorbing the groups who use the two buildings that are coming down, moving groups around when the parish family has an event that takes priority, fielding all questions with answers, monitoring the payments, issuing parking stickers and monitoring payments, renegotiating yearly contracts with all groups, and frankly much more that Bev will cover in her annual report. I have been blessed to work with Bev, her organizational skills are beyond question and her people skills are compassionate and yet also clear. She is a considerable asset to St. Paul’s.

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Parish Administrator, Sara O’Bryan, saw a much overdue increase in her hourly pay, still making her well underpaid in comparison to her counterparts in the Northern California region. Sara will talk about the changes that have occurred in her area of the office administration. Sara continues to be the most visible face of St. Paul’s and greets all people who come through our doors or call us on the telephone, with cheerfulness and graciousness. I have made some shifts in regard to Sara’s responsibilities that make more sense for St. Paul’s and for Sara. The personnel administration that Sara has been covering is being shifted to the CFO position which makes much more sense and maintains a necessary boundary between Sara, as an employee and the other employee staff. I have also shifted back to the Rector, and away from Sara, responsibility and oversight of personnel files, CPG (Church Pension Group) oversight, necessary personnel training requirements, monitoring of personnel time sheets and all changes to personnel records. Sara has been given more responsibility over all things published including the new weekly e-newsletter, St. Paul’s current social footprint (facebook etc...), and the website. I have implemented mandatory continuing education for this position in an effort to keep current with the ever-changing world that we live in. I have seen in Sara a considerable growth of capability and learning capacity. Sara is a joy to work with and she is eager to continue learning. Associate Rector, Jeff Dodge, has seen a significant change in the day to day work routine understanding that he was hired under. As the Associate, Jeff must be fully versed in and have a working knowledge of everything that the Rector does. I will let Jeff address his year. I will say that what I have seen with Rev. Jeff over the year is a willingness to step up and fit into the many ministries that I have asked him to participate in. He performs his ministry cheerfully and has shown an eagerness to learn more, which is hugely helpful to me as the Interim Rector and will aid him in his search for all future callings. Jeff is and will continue to absorb the various responsibilities from Sean’s layoff. Rev. Jeff has been a joy to serve with and he brings a freshness to St. Paul’s that is much needed as you move into the future of what church is. Music Minister, Dwight Stone, continues to provide for St. Paul’s the valuable ministry of a worship leader in music. Dwight’s carefully planted Concert Series has been shifted into the hands of a dedicated volunteer ministry committee which is able to bring this series the needed stability and grounding that will help to ensure it as a ministry of St. Paul’s. With Dwight’s limited hours it became important that his hours be dedicated to the music of St. Paul’s worship and not be overwhelmed with other’s duties. Dwight brings an energy and level of music knowledge that is elevated, and St. Paul’s is blessed by his presence. With the downsizing of staff St. Paul’s is on firmer, not solid, financial ground. The reality that search process years are more expensive is a fact and that, along with the shrinking number of pledge members means hard choices for the parish to make. I have had the blessed experience to spend such wonderful time with so many volunteers and participate in a variety of ministry and mission activities. Sitting through a couple endless and contentious Walnut Creek City government meetings to show support for the Trinity Center has been an interesting highlight for me this past year. As a student and teacher of politics I am always eager to participate in our governing system and for such an outstanding reason as the Trinity Center Mission and Ministry is an experience I will cherish; St Paul's can be rightly proud

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of the Trinity Center work and the expansion of St. Paul’s Commons as a considerable gift to the people of Walnut Creek. Family Camp is easily the most unique ministry that I have had in my many transition positions. I wasn’t sure what to expect leading up to Family Camp, and I was more than pleasantly surprised with the entire experience. I encountered an extended St. Paul’s community at her very best and I have been blessed by this time and I will hold the memories of camp dearly for many years. Thank You for such a warm hospitable experience. As I was in one of our warden’s meetings recently the Junior Warden, Pete Smyth, used the term “urban” to define where it is St. Paul’s finds herself. I was immediately struck by the truth of this statement and want to pass it along to you all. St. Paul’s may have her beginnings grounded in the “sleepy” little town that Walnut Creek used to be; however, as time has progressed St. Paul’s finds herself well into urban ministry in the midst of an urban environment. What is remarkable is that you find yourselves, truly, on a leading edge of this urbanization that Walnut Creek is going through. St. Paul’s has positioned herself to continue to lead in the important and necessary ministry that a thriving urban community is in need of; homelessness issues, evening musical events, alternative church options, availability for centralized community meeting space, finding real answers to the housing crisis experienced by the entire bay area, and much more. Whether you have been aware of the transition or not, what St. Paul’s has found herself working toward is the future of both the church and the community surrounding the church. Bravo! I encourage you to continue to press forward, embrace the life that this blessed journey brings to you and to St. Paul’s, be fearless in your compassion and generous in your love. Remember who you are and remember that it is who you are that calls out to who your next Rector will be. I pray for you as I ask you to pray for me.

Associate Rector’s Report – The Reverend Jeffrey Dodge

Hello St. Paul’s! This has been another challenging and rewarding year. Change has again been a constant, and a good training process for me. I’ve assumed the majority of pastoral care. I expanded formation opportunities that are practical and informative. The Lenten Series on Episcopal identity based on the Baptismal Covenant, Confirmation classes, the Fall series on reclaiming Evangelism, and the Advent Series on Love and Power have been absolute delights to facilitate. I’ve had the joy of performing baptisms and weddings, and the solemn honor of many memorial services. On the Trinity Center Board, I’ve made the news as a spokesperson, and had

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the experience of wrestling with the tension of compassion and fear with the relocation of Trinity Center for building St. Paul’s Commons. I’ve seen the benefits of being out and about in the community as we have new people joining our beloved community. I’ve enjoyed jumping on the new Concert Series committee. I’m pleased to be part of the Liturgy and Music Committee, especially putting together the Liturgical Summit. Playing music for the Spirit Service has been excellent, and I look forward to the start of our Thursday evening experimental liturgy in 2018. I’ve had the honor of joining with the Honduras mission team. I even had the pleasure of presenting Emily Hopkins’ resolution to Diocesan Convention as she was away on business unexpectedly. I continue to be amazed and grateful to be your Associate Rector. I’ve received great wisdom from Rev. Sylvia, Rev. Audrey, and you all. I ask your continued prayers and give you mine. Thank you for another amazing year!

Lead Intergenerational Minister Report – Sean Potts

In 2017 we increased our focus on intergenerational ministry. We helped people of many generations pray and play together in numerous different contexts including the Easter crafting hour and egg hunt, the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner, the Blessing of the Animals Spirit Service and our annual Family Camp. We are meeting a clear need for worship space that welcomes young families with toddlers by offering our Sunday morning NOISY MASS weekly. In January 2017, our Honduras Mission team continued their international intergenerational work by presenting a Vacation Bible School experience to over 50 kids with the help of many of the older siblings and parents in our sister church in Honduras. In an effort to make our church more accessible to families we were blessed to have Kayla Leveque and, ongoing Childcare Provider, Monique O’Bryan offering childcare at various events.

Our youth continue to bring their spirit to the tasks of acolyting and our 9:30am service is made richer because of them. We hosted an acolyte appreciation beach trip to Half Moon Bay, one training and one meet-and-greet event for the acolytes. Zoe Tcheng prepared a thorough presentation on the role and responsibilities of acolytes for our 2017 Liturgical Summit.

As summer began we celebrated the graduation of Mackenzie Goulding (12th grade), Max Tcheng (8th grade), Nick Fuentes (Master’s Degree), Steven Falkenstine (12th grade), Suying Rothrock (Bachelor’s Degree), and William Kates (8thgrade). Then in August Kayla, Steven and I travelled to West Virginia to spend a week working in the communities ravaged by the 2016 floods. The outpouring of fundraising support from the St. Paul’s community made the trip possible and we were honored to return to preach at the Sunday services and present a report back to the Contra Costa Deanery who also supported our efforts.

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Parish Administrator Report – Sara O’Bryan

It has been a crazy year… So many changes… From my desk, I see the best of St. Paul’s, watching volunteers rally together to care for this campus, each other, and the community. Staff meetings are full of passionate discussion, caring, and hard work. Decisions at St. Paul’s are the result of prayerful consideration and a lot of communication. In business-speak, my job is ‘front-facing’ and ‘interruption-rich’. So I treasure the office volunteers, who give me time to save a document, write a note, and finish an email before I put out that hour’s fire. If you see Linda Banwell, Pat Baxter, Dorothy Bohannon, Nancy Burchett, Sue Busenius, Judy Dillingham, Kay Ellis, Sheri Gorsjean, Janice Foster, Carol Glass, Donna Herdman, Julie Layne, Marie Nemeth, Elizabeth Soares, Mary Waddington, Rhea Williams, Susan Burpee or Lynn Yale, tell them they’re amazing. We’re always looking for more volunteers for 3-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday. One of my many goals for 2018 is to get a new church directory out with our new data base, It has become a bigger project then I anticipated, to further my education within St. Paul’s.

Facility Manager Report – Beverly Price

In the almost 6 years since I have arrived, the scope of St. Paul’s facility use has increased dramatically. The favorite part of my position is being the visible representative dealing with the public and parishioners. I get to show off the beautiful Chapel and Church Sanctuary, and detail the MANY uses of the Parish Hall, Livingston Conference Room, Family Ministry Center, Trinity Center and the Youth Center. I have come to see this as St. Paul’s living into their Baptismal Covenant (will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?). St. Paul’s facilities are implemental in supporting and enriching not only this parish, but also the surrounding community. Some of these areas in 2017 included:

• Spiritual growth of 3 congregations – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church, and Open Door

• Ongoing support to the homeless – * Trinity Center open 5 days each week * Winter Shelter at Armory with St. Paul’s as backup.

• Temporary shelter for homeless families – Warm Winter Nights for 2 weeks in January

• Support for Seniors – Use of our Parish Hall Mondays & Tuesdays from the beginning of February, through April 15 week for AARP Tax Aide.

• Educating children in a safe, happy environment – My Spanish Village

• Personal support and growth – increase from 15 to 23 weekly 12-step groups

• Improving physical health and wellbeing – Stanley Forsythe’s Balance Training

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• Feeding the hungry through weekly food donations, shelter meals and the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner open to anyone needing a warm meal

• Gifts of Music for St. Paul’s and the Community – * Weekly practice site for local Chorale Group, as well as private artists * Monthly concerts from varied community artists

• Celebrating the joy of weddings – both for this Parish and the community = 6

• Honoring those who have gone from us, and grieving with family and friends = 14 My other routine duties include scheduling and juggling ALL meetings and events held at St. Paul’s, initial and yearly contract execution, collecting and tracking Facility Use fees, parking lot management of permits and fees and key management. Occasionally my juggling skills are required—especially during Lent, Easter and Christmas, Parish Hall closures due to Spring and Fall Rummage Sale and Warm Winter Nights. The upcoming closure of Trinity Center and the Youth Center and building St. Paul’s Commons, will be another opportunity to work together to accomplish our mission of service. Pete Banwell and Jim Bell continue to be my support and “rescuers” at a moment’s notice, but we really couldn’t function without the services of the entire property team “angels” who give so much of their time and experience to keep this property beautiful and functional. I especially welcome all insight into areas needing attention, with any suggestions for possible solutions you may have, as our challenges increase.

Director of Music Report – Dwight Stone

We continue to evoke a broad spectrum of music from chant to modern, accommodating the multi-faceted opportunities to create music in the service of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A fine highlight of our year musically was again the ambitious Lessons and Carols service during Advent. Our regular dedicated Choir members were joined by members from diverse choirs: Encore Vocalists, The Walnut Creek Chorale, and the Mt. Diablo Unitarian-Universalist Church. St. Paul's Festival Brass Ensemble was augmented by professional trumpets and timpani; Zoe Tcheng was outstanding on violin, and the Lessons and Carols Women's Ensemble performed two anthems. Special solos were sung for the occasion by Marina Tolstova, our superb resident Russian soprano. Pete Smyth has also graced our services on numerous occasions with his fine baritone, also serving as Cantor-in-Residence. December was a whirlwind of a musical season, with 4 services in one day on Advent IV–Christmas Eve! Many thanks to all of you who sing, play, or otherwise participate, and to those who continue to support our music programs through myriad ways here at St Paul’s, including our donors and sponsors. We are grateful for your gifts, and for the fine music program this affords us. We encourage you who would like to join us in making a joyful noise unto the Lord, whether singing or playing. Special kudos go out to the Spirit Band—a delight for us all, with the Tcheng family, our musical mainstay which has bloomed with full sails, Tom incorporating mandolin, and our little Zoe now

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expert on the violin. Rev. Jeff Dodge is terrific for his exceptional voice, amazing guitar playing, and diverse musical suggestions and contributions. We will especially miss Sean Potts, as his contributions to this band were many and substantial in spirit, repertoire, and instrumentation. We welcome Jeff Scott into our ranks on 12-string guitar. Music at the 7:30 am service in the Chapel has blossomed this year with many fine solos and duets featuring Emily Hopkins, soprano, and Neal Logue, tenor. The Gloria and the Doxology are now sung. After experimenting with the concept of a drone, we now chant of the psalm at the 9:30 service, the Choir using the Ionian Psalter, and we chant the responses of the Prayers of the People. The service music during the more reserved season of Advent consisted of plain chant, the gong signaling pauses for meditation and reflection. St. Paul's Concert Series has grown under the management of the new Concert Series team, spearheaded by Deborah Webster (bravo!). The performers keep raising the bar, and 2018 promises to be a terrific year with the Konevets Quartet (with Marina Tolstova) in February, return performances by superb pianists Lino Rivera, and Richard Cionco, and new performers as well: William Feasley, guitar, Kevin Ayesh, and Robyn Carmichael (piano). In June we will have a special treat: the rock band "Whirl" featuring our very own Rev. Jeff Dodge.

Senior Warden Report – Jim Bell

There is one constant in life and that is change.

November 15,2016, we hired Rev. Audrey Miskelley to be our Interim Rector to take over the leadership of St. Paul’s. She has done a terrific job of streamlining staff meetings, and adding rigor to our financial processes. 2017 was the year of the search for a new rector. A Rector Search Committee (RSC) was formed. Listening post were held, and that information was sorted, collated, and distilled into the Parish Profile which was posted locally and nationwide on the Diocesan Website and St. Paul’s website. After the posting closed in November the winnowing of the resumes began. Sometime after the first of the year visits will be made to selected candidates (If you have airline miles or vacation rentals please donate them to the RSC to help defray the cost of visiting out of town clergy). Finally, three candidates will be brought to St. Paul’s to meet with the Vestry and see what their potential new home looks like. While all of the above is occurring St. Paul’s is doing what it does best - outreach - by way of the twice yearly Rummage Sale, the Valentine Tea, the CROP Walk, Warm Winter Nights, Trinity Center, and much, much more. St. Paul’s Commons, our low-income housing program will break ground in early 2018 and hopefully be completed by June 2019. And last, we say good bye to all of our friends who passed away this year. There is one constant in life and that is change.

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Junior Warden Report – Pete Smyth

What DOES a Junior Warden do? It depends. This year, I enjoyed the blessing of not having routine assigned tasks, and I was able to participate in diverse areas throughout the year. I had the time to support the re-establishment of the St. Paul’s Concert Series, which was ably led by Deborah Webster. Not only did we work on getting the concerts scheduled, advertised, and performed; we did it in a way that employed openness and accountability. We start the year with 11 concerts scheduled, and artists “waiting in the wings,” wanting to perform here. It also illustrates how important music is to St. Paul’s. Granted, I’m biased by being in the choir, but I feel very strong support for music (of all kinds) in the service, or in performances by the visiting artists. It’s wonderful for all of us who sing or play. It’s my hope that we can both enjoy the music ourselves and share that with the communities we live in. Finally, I think we should give ourselves credit for how we have all come together during this transition year. We’ve continued to strongly support our ongoing ministries, such as Trinity Center (hello, City Hall!), Rummage Sale, and Valentine’s Tea; we’ve tried out new forms of worship and contemporary music; and we’ve done our level best to support the search process without intruding on their confidentiality. All in all, dear St. Paul’s, you’ve had a great 2017.

Communication Report – Emily Hopkins

My goals for 2017 were to Represent St. Paul’s accurately and comprehensively to external and internal audiences. Listen to stakeholders and make key stakeholders feel heard. Inform internal audiences about church activities and business. Support the Rector search committee and all ministries of St. Paul’s. Thanks to all who helped with communication activities, we accomplished: Reduced cost of web site management by using volunteers as much as possible; yours truly became a web site administrator. Weekly e-mail updates from Rev. Audrey and/or Rev. Jeff. Financial updates in Sunday bulletins. Adopted communication policies based on Diocesan guidelines to ensure that our congregations are safe places for all God's people. Specifically, we are now getting permission for use of photos and informing people that our services are recorded and published on the Internet. Produced guidelines for users of hearing aids in the church and chapel, so everyone can hear the good news! Placed new information request cards and updated pastoral care information in pews.

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Faith in Action Report – David Mattern

The Faith in Action volunteers help raise money and provide services for a variety of local, regional, and international organizations.

Rummage Sale at its two-yearly sales events raised $12,000, and used book sales on internet sites raised $2,000, that was distributed to a number of local, regional, and international organizations.

Valentine's Tea annual event raised $9,000 for local programs.

Trinity Center is an independent organization that provides support services for homeless and transition people, for which we provide space and some outreach funding.

Honduras Mission raises funds for children education programs and construction and maintenance projects at San Juan Evangelista Episcopal Church in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and members visit yearly to assist with the programs.

Warm Winter Nights provides housing for families for two weeks at the church on rotation with other churches.

Homeless Shelter Meals are prepared by volunteers for serving at local shelters.

Angel Tree provides support for needy families at Christmas.

Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition assists with serving meals and providing household necessities for needy families.

Kairos provides clergy and lay ministry at several local prisons.

Gifts and Memorials Report – John D. Williams

The purpose of the Gifts and Memorials Committee is to receive, acknowledge, and distribute any gifts made to St. Paul’s, insuring that the intentions of the donor are followed. Gifts can be in memory of a particular individual or as a special thanksgiving to acknowledge a special occasion. Tangible gifts are evaluated by the Committee for their appropriateness and use by the church community. Monetary gifts can be designated to a particular ministry and are available to that ministry. Gifts not designated are available to general parish ministries for use most beneficial to the church at the direction of the Finance Committee and Vestry. In 2017 we received seven thousand two hundred ninety-one dollars ($7,291) in undesignated memorial funds. Designated funds went directly to that ministry. The year-end balance in the Undesignated Fund is ten thousand seven hundred seven dollars ($10,707). A special thanks to the committee members: Mike Siebert, Earle Schremp, Bob Schroder, Rhea Williams, and our newest member, Mike Yale. Rich Colombo is our Vestry liaison. The counsel of our “fearless leader”, Rev. Audrey is always appreciated.

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Parish Life – Camp Report – Anne Morton

St. Paul’s Family Camp participants had a fine time at Robertson Ranch this summer. Highlights included the inauguration of the “Camp Mamas” crew – to help with chores, announcements, shopping and maintenance. Chrissie Burchett Petersen, Tina Phalen Schumikowski, Kelly Castellon Kroneman and Gabrielle (Rowe) Hedlund took on this project and it was a big success! Special campers were babies: Rilla Gordon with mom Elinor Mattern Gordon and Dave, and Attie Lagrone with mom Emily and grandparents Pete and Linda Banwell. Those little girls got a lot of attention! All the usual activities were enjoyed including many meals, river fun, hot showers, music and Skit night. Two amazing celebrations were held – Jan Williams grandkids and longtime camper twins Jordan and Janelle turned 21, and the whole Rowe-Mitchell clan was on hand to raise a glass to Scott’s engagement! We celebrated a beautiful Eucharist under the big redwood led by Rev. Audrey. Extra Extra thanks to Rev. Bruce Bramlett for driving the rented equipment truck to and from Garberville this year, and coping with the breakdown on the return to Walnut Creek. Family camp welcomes all Parish members and extended family to join the encampment. Pre-camp questions can be directed to Registrar Kathy Row. Information and registration begins for 2018 on Camp Breakfast Day, May 20. Dates for camp 2018 are: Sunday July 15 to Friday July 27.

Parish Life Report – Maureen Horton

The function of parish life is summarized in one-word HOSPITALITY. Hospitality is the essence ministry. Welcoming the stranger, inclusion of all in the body of Christ, a vehicle for service. It has been a privilege to work with parish life this year. The coffee hour is ably staffed by faithful parishioners who share their culinary skills and warm greetings each Sunday. Recruitment has been fun with very minimal begging on my part. If you have been intimidated about signing up for coffee hour, it is a very simple process. Make or buy food, leave the service during the closing hymn, pour coffee and go home. Monique O’Brien is our very able coffee helper and cleaner upper. Thanks Monique for assisting us with this very important task. I would suggest that anyone who is intimidated about using the dishwasher/sterilizer in a pinch should stop by the kitchen and request a training. It will take a ten second to demonstrate this important skill. Parish Life continues to host parish events including parish Annual Meeting Brunch, Stewardship Brunches, Lessons and Carols reception etc. This year we will host the ministry of a new rector and a visit from Bishop Marc. The only major challenge I have encountered during this last year is the REFRIGERATOR! Who knew that this large metal box in the kitchen would be an opportunity for reading the intentional and unintentional thoughts of others! I have often been unable to comprehend how one is supposed to know how long a plate fruit/salad dressing/sandwiches have been stored in the fridge and to what purpose it was meant to be used. Large platters of sandwiches can appear without notice, no label, no purchase date, no instructions as to their distribution. Condiments can multiply, often on a weekly basis. In all seriousness, the refrigerator is to be

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used to store food and beverages ahead of an event. It is not meant to become storage for things that might be used by an unknown someone. I have been ably assisted and supported this year by the following outstanding parishioners.

Ned and Elizabeth Soares – who set up the coffee hour every Saturday. Kay Ellis and Julie Layne – who are designers and decorators extraordinaire.

Ann Thelwell who resets for the 9.30 a.m. coffee hour after the 7.30 coffee hour.

Thank you, good and faithful servants.

Liturgy and Music Report – Deborah Webster

This was a very productive year for the Liturgy and Music teams. Here is a review of 2017.

• Liturgy and Music Planning Team: We rekindled our Planning Team to meet prior to each season, to plan the liturgical changes and all upcoming special services. We correlated all plans with the staff and followed up afterward to review feedback from our parishioners. We fine-tuned the process of “Communicate – Apply—Review”, and reaped very positive results from our efforts.

• Liturgical Summit: In September, we held the St. Paul’s Second Annual Liturgical Summit. During this event, our full Liturgy was presented in narrative format, starting with preparations made by the Altar Guild and acolytes, and continuing through each chapter of the worship service. During the narrative, the symbolic significance of each action and artifact of the service was described, making this a deeply meaningful and educational experience for all participants. We look on with joyful anticipation for our Third Annual Summit later this year!

• St. Paul’s Spirit Services: During 2017, we continued our modified liturgy at the 9:30 service on six Sundays through the year, presenting our Spirit Service program. The predominant modification was the inclusion of more lively music supported by “rock” instruments (guitars, drums) and more interaction and inclusion in the liturgy by all parishioners. Our Spirit Services are always enthusiastically received by many, but also just politely tolerated by some. In 2018, we would like to hear more from parishioners regarding this liturgy, to better reach the goals of spiritual reverence, energy, and connectivity presented in this service for all attendees.

• St. Paul’s Concert Series: In August, Dwight requested support from the vestry to help produce the St. Paul’s Concert Series. In response, we established a concert production team and defined our roles and practices. We had a successful Fall season in 2017, and we are pleased to say that we have a full line-up of concerts for our 2018 season. If you haven’t attended one, you’re missing out; these are WORLD CLASS performers offering concerts right here in our church, all for family-friendly donation-based admission fees. Please check our season schedule on our St. Paul’s website for our monthly concert events (in the MUSIC menu option). Many thanks to Dwight for initiating this wonderful music series!

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Our Liturgy and Music Teams want to invite all who are interested, to join one of our teams, to offer a deepening of your connection to the worship. This includes Altar and Flower Guild, Acolytes, Ushers, Choir and Instrumentalists, Vergers, Lay Readers, Prayers of the People authors, Healing Prayer team, Bread Guild, and others! If interested, please contact me through the office, or at LiturgyandMusic@stpaulswc.org.

Property Report – Jim Bell

The Property Committee gives freely of their time to keep St. Paul’s in good repair and to keep the grounds well-tended. Keeping St. Paul’s in good repair is a challenge because our infrastructure is aging (like many of us on the Property Committee). As the buildings age they need more and more care. This year we replaced the tank less hot water heater in the Fellowship House. We have had Roto Rooter onsite numerous times. After twenty years we had the church repainted. We replaced lights, fixed leaks in the ceilings and walls, mowed lawns, weeded, pruned, and planted flowers, cleaned gutters, and a whole host of things too minor to mention. My thanks to the members of the Property Committee for all of their hard work: Mike Siebert, Pete Banwell, Van Storer, Mark Sturgess, Ed and Peggy Carlisle, Danny Colombo, Jim Ward, Ned and Elizabeth Soares, Richard Kemink.

Verger Report – Lyle Morton

Another liturgical year has gone by! Vergers continued to “verge”, thanks to Maureen Horton, Richard Kemink, Mark Sturgess and Lyle Morton. Our job is to manage the services: make sure the readers are there and the lessons are marked, the altar lights are on. the acolytes are ready so the service runs smoothly. You may see a Verger at a Festive service escorting reader to the pulpit. St. Paul’s vergers schedule themselves so that one person is always on duty.

Pastoral Report – The Reverend Jeffrey Dodge

This year has been a very saturated year for pastoral care for me. Because I had more longevity and continuity with you all (albeit not much more than Rev. Audrey), it made sense to make me the primary go-to for pastoral care. This is also a fabulous chance to get plenty of hands-on experience of the day-in, day-out rhythms of pastoral care. I have presided over 14 memorial services. I’ve made around 70-80 pastoral visits, whether hospital, last rites, or day to day topics. I’ve had the honor of officiating 2 weddings, and 4 baptisms. I look forward to the upcoming opportunities to be alongside you all in the coming year. Blessings to you!

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Stewardship Report – Richard Colombo

This year our stewardship campaign kicked off with a brunch on October 8, 2017. At this

brunch, parishioners were given a breakdown of where their pledge monies go and some of the

ways pledges can be made. It’s important to know where your hard-earned monies go to

support St. Paul’s, so let me restate what was given at the brunch.

Income by percentage: (% differ slightly year by year) Cash Donations 68% Facility Use 32% Operating Expenses: (% differ slightly year by year) Payroll 46% Property, Utilities 17% Benefits 10% Dioc. Assessment 11% Administration 10% Insurance/Other 6% Pledge commitments are trending higher than last year thanks to the generosity of the parishioners. The following is a breakdown to date: Estimated pledge commitments for 2018 is $326,754. Increased pledges 43 Decreased pledges 5 No change 45 New 5 Lost 5 In closing I would like to thank everyone for their help in supporting St. Paul’s and all of its ministries.

Range of Pledgers 2017

$10,000 and over $67,000 5 20.3% $6000 to $9999 $84,120 12 25.5% $4000 to $5999 $63,456 14 19.2% $2000 to $3999 $78,699 27 23.9% $1000 to $1999 $27,140 20 8.2% less than $1000 $ 9,434 20 2.9%+ 98 100.0%

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Search Report – Sheri Grosjean

At the Vestry retreat in February 2017, Sheri Grosjean was appointed by Rev. Audrey Miskelley to be the Vestry member who is also a member of the Rector Search Committee. She accepted the appointment. She is expected to attend all search committee meetings and participate in all activities of the committee.

In April, the Vestry appointed the following people to the committee: Amy Tcheng, Laura Williams, Neal Logue, Susan Couch, Rhea Williams, Lisa Bell Stewart, Mary Waddington, and Sherry Mattern. Susan was unable to serve, and Mike Yale was appointed in her place.

Early activities of the committee involved community building among its members, and establishing a working relationship with Denise Obando, Office of Transition Ministry of the Diocese of California. Then the committee undertook the planning and execution of four all-parish meetings to gather information and ideas for the Parish Profile. These meetings were attended by nearly 100 members of the parish, and our home bound parishioners received visits from a member of the committee to gather their input. The Parish Profile was generated primarily from the input from the parish meetings, augmented with current facts, figures, program features, and reflections on parish life provided by the committee members. The Parish Profile was approved by the Vestry and posted to the website, Diocesan website, and national church office on October 31st. The position closed on November 30th. With support from Denise Obando from the Office of Transition Ministries, the search committee reviewed applications early in December, and made preparations to interview candidates. The Rector Search Committee and the Vestry will proceed with the next steps in January 2018.

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2017 Pledge List

Adolphson, Rev. Don & Nancy Aten, Joan Banwell. Pete & Linda Baxter, Pat Beauchamp, Diane Beerbaum, Alfred & Jessica Bell, Jim Best, Suzan Bohannon, Dorothy Bottomley, Barbara Briggs, Nancy Burchett, Nancy Burpee, Susan Busenius, Walt & Sue Carlisle, Ed & Peggy Chaney, Pat Clopp, Molly Colombo, Richard & Donna Corsa, Margaret Couch, Charles & Susan Crowell, Catherine Dawson, Leslie Dillingham, Judith Ellis, Dudley & Kay Erle, John & Nancy Falkenstine, Nancy Ferguson, Allan & Kristin Foster, Janice Fuentes, Noel & Gina Glass, Chuck & Carol Grosjean, Sheri Hannon, June Harris, John Harvey, Hugh & Rosita Hazard, Jim & Gigi Hicks, Jack Hoffman, Ralph Hopkins, Emily Horton, Maureen Ingraham, Richard & Sally Jessup, Ken & Linnea Johnson, Marianne Kay, Norm & Mary Ann Kemink, Richard King, Bill & Dixie Lagrone, Emily & Wade Layne, Julie Leveque, Joyce Logue, Neal

Machado, Jennifer Mattern, Dave & Sherry McAdam, Kathleen Morton, Anne & Lyle Morton, Susan Nemeth, Marie Nwosu, Edith & Prince Pancheco, Carla Patch, Annette Penn, Wayne & Susan Perry, Marion Phalen, Clint Phalen, Sue Pimlott, Ray & Ruth Price-Mendoza, Amanda-Pedro Reilly, Pat Robinson, Nancy Rohrs, Lola Romine, Bill Rovere, Danny Rowe, Kathy Schremp, Earle Schroder, Bob & Frances Sheffield, Gail Shockley, Glenn & Peggy Siebert, Mike Smyth, Peter & Karen Soares, Elizabeth Stewart, Craig & Lisa Stone, Tom & Morris, Wayne Storer, Van Sturgess, Mark & Frances Taplin, Sharon Tcheng, Tom & Amy Thelwell, Norman & Ann Thom, Dorothy Trunk, Vi Van Voorhis, Karen Waddington, Mary Ward, Jim Webster, Phil & Deborah Weed, Roger Welcome, Tat West, Phil & Patty Williams, Jan Williams, Jerry & Laura Williams, John & Rhea Wood, Mary Jane Yale, Mike & Lynn

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Chief Financial Officer’s Report - Jennifer Machado Our parish runs on your generous contributions of both money and time. THANK YOU! We could not make this place work without a big dose of both. In 2017, parishioners stepped up with strong contributions of pledges and amounts above the pledge figures. That made a huge difference! Also, members continued the tradition of enormous contributions of time and effort maintaining buildings; contributing other professional expertise; feeding us and others; helping the homeless; coordinating outreach projects; organizing events; enhancing our worship with song, words, assistance; assisting in the office. The list is too long to mention everything. Please accept our thanks and express your gratitude to fellow parishioners. Summary of 2017 operating fund activity Our operating fund includes most expenses for administering our parish – personnel costs, property expenses, diocesan assessment, insurance.

Total Operating Income $ 565,277 Total Operating Expenses $ 593,516 2016 Operating Loss $ (28,239)

Non-recurring revenue $ 28,239 Net $ 0 A few notes about 2017 financial results The net operating loss for 2017 was just over $28,000. This is actually much better than we expected in what looked like a tough year when it started. We will cover that deficit by using a portion of the one-time 2016 renewal payment from the cable company that continues to have equipment on and under our property. This is listed as “non-recurring revenue” on the chart above. Our inflows in 2017 benefitted from higher-than-expected contributions. This was especially helpful after a drop-in contributions in late 2016 during the time of rector turnover. Cash contributions account for almost 70% of our income. We share costs by allowing other congregations and groups to use our facilities. This accounts for about 30% of our total income and is quite necessary. Payroll and benefits costs continued to be our biggest expense, about 56% of total outlays. Benefit costs, in particular, continue to rise at significant rates. Property costs were the next biggest expenditure, about 17%, despite the fact that a huge amount of property-related maintenance and repair labor is done by a core group of dedicated volunteers. Separately from the regular budget, we also used $19,000 of property reserve funds for significant repainting. The diocesan assessment accounted for 11% of our expenses. This amount is calculated by the diocese as a percentage of our core operating costs. Office and administrative expenses were about 10% of our costs, and insurance was 5%. We spend about $30,000 per year to insure our buildings and cover potential liabilities.

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Our cash rector search costs were low in 2017, as the work so far has been provided by dedicated volunteers. For 2018, we expect about $34,000 of costs related to the search for and moving of a new rector. Other activities

Additional outreach, mission, camp, retreat, program, and special ministries expenditures amounted to over $100,000. These come from designated donations, separate from operating income.

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2018 budget deficit and outlook

The 2018 budget shows another deficit, $82,862. The remaining $50,000 from the cable company arrangement may cover a portion of that.

Inflows are expected to be about at the same level as in 2017. Use fees continue to account for a large portion of our support. Expenses are expected to rise for three main reasons:

1. Our assessment is $20,000 higher, paralleling the jump in expenses between 2015 and 2016 on which the assessment is based (two year lag). Additionally, the assessment credit that we were getting for associate rector costs has decreased.

2. We expect $34,000 of costs for the rector search and for the subsequent moving costs. 3. Our future rector may more expensive than our current interim rector, especially in terms of

benefit costs. There is some offset with the staff restructuring, but payroll and benefits continue to be our largest expenses.

Speak up! The Vestry and Finance Committee are committed to handling finances in a responsible way, balancing our cost-conscious approach with a desire to maintain efficient and effective operations. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the parish finances or financial controls. We work hard to be good stewards of your money and your parish resources. Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Machado, Financial Officer

cfo@stpaulswc.org

OPERATING FUND INCOME AND COSTS ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL 2017 BUDGET Budget 18 2017

2015 2016 B 2017 A 2017 ACT vs Bud 2018 vs act 2017

Pledge Income and cash gifts 390,150 373,709 337,100 384,748 47,648 384,748 - 68%

Facility use and parking fees 87,654 102,227 103,083 109,187 6,104 108,155 (1,032) 19%

My Spanish Village use fees 63,540 67,380 67,380 68,825 1,445 68,280 (545) 12%

1944 Trinity (house) rent 19,488 - - - - - - 0%

Trinity Center and special program use fees 11,200 18,300 - - - - - 0%

Misc income 517 184 250 2,517 2,267 817 (1,700) 0%

INCOME 572,549 561,800 507,813 565,277 57,464 562,000 (3,277) 100%

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Payroll 225,216 286,504 284,675 270,150 (14,525) 244,386 (25,764) 46%

Employee benefits 58,058 89,453 60,351 59,601 (750) 75,054 15,453 10%

Property, utilities, and solar 94,115 93,921 83,305 100,751 17,446 100,296 (455) 17%

Diocesan assessment 78,962 67,931 68,800 64,563 (4,237) 84,562 19,999 11%

Administrative and office 47,943 53,591 64,046 60,762 (3,284) 67,497 6,735 10%

Insurance (excl wc) 28,048 29,429 31,245 29,914 (1,331) 32,500 2,586 5%

Church note pmts (2015 only) 15,101 - - - - - - 0%

Rector Search and Moving 10,000 899 (9,101) 34,000 33,101 0%

Communications, Liturgy, Music, Programs 8,394 3,537 3,500 6,876 3,376 6,568 (308) 1%

EXPENSES 555,837 624,366 605,922 593,516 (12,406) 644,862 51,347 100%

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OPERATING FUND SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 16,712 (62,566) (98,109) (28,239) 69,870 (82,862) (54,624)

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Interim Rector

The Rev. Audrey Miskelley amiskelley@stpaulswc.org

Associate Rector

The Rev. Jeffrey A. Dodge jdodge@stpaulswc.org

Deacon

The Rev. Laina Wood Casillas lcasillas@stpaulswc.org

Deacon Emeritus

The Rev. Donald Adolphson dadolphson@stpaulswc.org

Director of Music Ministries

Dwight Stone stonemusique@gmail.com

Facilities Manager

Beverly Price facilitymanager@stpaulswc.org

Parish Administrator

Sara O’Bryan sobryan@stpaulswc.org

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