Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square 199th Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, January 29, 2017 11:00 a.m.

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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH on

CAPITOL SQUARE Columbus, Ohio

Agenda – 199th Annual Meeting

11:00 A.M. – January 29, 2017

“Every member of the Parish, male or female, sixteen (16) years of age or older, who has been such member for six (6) months preceding the election, and who has signed the Articles of Parochial Incorporation, and contributed to the support of the Parish in the mode it may through its Vestry appoint, shall be a lawful voter of the Parish; and any such voter may be elected a member of the Vestry.” [Trinity Parish by-laws, Article 4]

1. Welcome, Opening Prayer

2. Call to Order by the Rector

3. Minutes of 198th Annual Parish Meeting

4. Signature of the Articles of Incorporation

5. Election of a Clerk for the Annual Meeting

6. Approval of the Acts of the Corporation

7. Nominations and introduction of the Candidates

8. Opening of the Polls

9. Reports to the Parish

a. Rector

b. Sr. Warden

c. Jr. Warden

d. “Trinity 200”

e. PIMIL & Christian Formation

f. Financial Reports by Treasurer

i. Assets, Liabilities and Fund Balance at the year-end 2016

ii. Income and Expense Summary 2016

iii. Endowment Committee

g. Presentation and action on the 2017 Budget

10. Reports of Parish Ministry Teams and Organizations

11. Other business

12. Necrology

13. Adjournment, closing Hymn and Benediction

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MINUTES—198TH ANNUAL MEETING — SUSAN MCKINLEY, CLERK

Trinity Episcopal Church 197th Annual Meeting February 14, 2016, 10:00 a.m. Welcome, Opening Prayer: The Rev. Richard A. Burnett welcomed parishioners to the 198th Annual Parish Meeting and thanked John and Paula Redden for organizing the silent auction, a fund-raiser for Trinity, which was set up around the perimeter of the Undercroft. He also thanked Paula for the room and table decorations. Parish Seminarian and Deacon Scott Steiner led the attendees in prayer. Call to Order by the Rector: The rector called the meeting, attended by 57 parishioners, to order at 10:15 am. Minutes of the 197th Annual Parish Meeting: The minutes of the 197th Annual Parish Meeting were reviewed and a motion to accept them as read was approved. Signature of the Articles of Incorporation: The Articles of Incorporation of Trinity were presented to new members to sign to enable them to vote for individuals running for vestry, wardens and issues presented at the meeting. Election of a Clerk for the Annual Meeting: A motion was made and approved to elect Susan McKinley as clerk for the annual meeting. Approval of the Acts of the Corporation: A motion to approve the Acts of the Corporation for the past year was presented. J Jeffrey McNealy explained the substance of the motion, and after discussion, the Acts were approved. Nominations and Introduction of the Candidates: Candidates for the three open vestry positions were introduced: Ruth Gless, Ernest Perry and Alan Sheppard. Candidates for Senior Warden and Junior Warden were introduced: Joel Norris and Rhoda Allen, respectively. Opening of the Polls: A motion to close the nominations was approved and all candidates were unanimously elected to the vestry and to warden positions. Rev. Burnett expressed his appreciation to the members of the Nominating Committee and those retiring from their terms on the vestry including a special thank you to Pat Rugola who retired as Senior Warden. Reports to the Parish: Rector – Rev. Burnett presented his Rector’s Report (see Annual Report available at www.trinitycolumbus.org ). He additionally thanked Jeff McNeely for chairing the Endowment Committee and thanked Jerry Sellman who succeeds him. He thanked Kevin Wines for his 26 years of music leadership and Kent Phillips for his decorating of the church and for his Flower Guild ministry. He additionally thanked those on Trinity’s staff for their help and support over the last year, including Tom Belcher, the Parish Sexton; Dave Fontana, the Parish Financial Administrator; and Diane Donato, the Administrative Assistant to the Rector; and Rachel Friend, Director of Christian Formation.

Rachel thanked Trinity for its support of PIMIL (Partners in Ministry in Liberia), noting that Trinity sends an average of $85 to 95 a month to help the Ebola orphans in Liberia. She also credited Madeline Trichel and Dale Deubler for their ministry with children and youth. Rev. Burnett thanked Monica, who lives at the Open Shelter, and volunteers at Trinity folding and stuffing brochures.

Senior Warden – Pat Rugola quoted Ecclesiastes, “Cast your bread upon the water and in many days you will get it back.” She said that is what Trinity does. She thanked Trinity for providing her the opportunity to serve.

Junior Warden – Joel Norris thanked Pat for her guidance, and spoke of the challenges (shortage in budget), and of his pride in the youth ministry and the sprucing up of the church. He said we were picking up the cross and asked those in attendance to join in. Parish Seminarian – Deacon Scott Steiner spoke of Trinity’s impressive response to cover the costs of the unanticipated city inspection fine; the efforts of PIMIL, and Kent Phillips’ leadership in helping the people of Flint during its water crisis. He praised Trinity’s witness to generosity. He thanked the parishioners for allowing him to be at Trinity.

Rev. Burnett reported that the Episcopal seminary in Bexley broke with the Lutheran seminary. He noted it had provided many seminarians to Trinity.

Mutual Ministry Review – Bill Bronson introduced the Trinity 200 initiative, which will celebrate Trinity’s 200th year in 2017. He invited members of the parish to participate in one of the Bicentennial Committee’s

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subcommitees: Music, History, Vision, and Marketing and Outreach. Financial Report by Treasurer: Treasurer Bill Forbes presented the Operating Results for 2015 and the proposed Operating Budget. The year-end results for 2015 show a deficit of $152. The anticipated deficit was $3,027. The budget variance was +2,875. Bill said Trinity took money out of the endowment twice in 2015: (1) to fix the organ and (2) to fix the heating and air-conditioning unit on the roof. When the City of Columbus fined Trinity $28,400 for building repairs. Senior Warden Pat Rugola appealed to the congregation and raised enough money to cover the repairs. Bill said the railing needs repaired now.

Regarding the 2016 budget, he said he is waiting until the end of the first quarter to present it because pledges continue to trickle in. A plan to phone people with outstanding pledges is being discussed. Fund-raising opportunities are being explored with Amazon and E-Bay, which will donate to charities. Bill said he and Dave Fontana are exploring the use of credit cards and PayPal for pledging. Bill also encouraged direct deposit. Dave said the key reason for the deficit of $32,000 is the mission share, which must be paid by June. Trinity did not pay its share in 2015. The Undercroft tenant of seven years, Fresh Box, plans to leave March or April after Trinity proposed a rent increase. Jeff McNeely said the steps and elevator pose a problem for enticing new renters. Policy Matters who moved onto the fourth floor in July 2014, recently asked for additional space, which may mean more income. Another non-profit is interested in the third floor, as well. Between the two of these, Trinity may recoup what it is losing from Fresh Box’s departure. Bill noted the vestry members increased their pledges and asked others to do the same. He said there were 89 pledges this year; 44 pledging units were lost and 35 new ones were gained. John Redden then asked, “How do we grow?” and noted Trinity is a neighborhood church again with the advent of downtown apartments. He said today marks the first of four fundraisers for which income will distributed as follows: 50% general fund, 25% marketing, 25% youth. In May there will be a yard sale in Trinity’s garden. Kevin Wines reminded parishioners of the upcoming Evensong services at 4:30 pm as extra enticement to downtowners.

Endowment – Jeff McNeely said when he first became chair of the Endowment Committee he was told to “just say no.” Nevertheless, he said Trinity has had to tap the endowment and noted that last year was the second of two unfortunate years with strong upmarkets during which Trinity drew more than the markets grew. He thanked the parishioners for the opportunity to serve in the last 10 years as he passed the “yellow tape” to Jerry Sellman. Jerry noted that Trinity must rebuild the endowment base and increase pledging.

Treasurer Bill Forbes then presented the 2016 budget for vote. Ruth Gless moved to add $5000 into marketing. Bill explained that marketing was already underway and suggested adding $1000 instead. The motion was seconded and the budget passed as amended.

Reports of the Parish Ministry Teams and Organizations: Kevin Wines explained that the vestry and Bicentennial Committee are seeking to market to the growing downtown community. He said 3200 post cards were sent to the 43215 zip code to advertise the Lenten Taize and Evening Prayer services and that there will be more mailings in April and May. Other Business: Dave Fontana advised that the uplighting at the west end of the church was completed. The lighting was a gift from Debbie Wiedwald in memory of her late husband, Steve Blackburn. Necrology: The final order or business was the reading of the Necrology for Walter T. Olmstead, Robert J. Roberts and William Form. Adjournment, Closing Hymn and Benediction: With no other business coming before the annual meeting, the meeting was adjourned. The congregation sang “O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling,” which was followed by the benediction by Rev. Richard Burnett. Respectfully Submitted, Susan E. McKinley

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CANDIDATES FOR VESTRY

Jake Cunliffe Jake Cunliffe has been attending Trinity regularly since he moved to Columbus in December 2015. He has recently begun to serve as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, and in November 2016 represented Trinity as a lay delegate at diocesan convention. Jake regularly attends and contrib-utes to adult formation, and has attended interfaith services and events held at Trinity. Jake has also taken an active interest in B.R.E.A.D. (Building Responsibility Equality And Dignity), a city-wide interfaith social action group. Since March 2016 Jake has worked as a research associate with a com-munity-oriented non-profit. He is currently training to be a voluntary Court Appointed Special Advocate with CASA of Franklin County, and is a part of the Mozambique and Angola Anglican Association (MANNA), which supports the growth and welfare of the Anglican Church in those countries.

Phyllis P Duryee Phyllis Duryee has been a member of Trinity since 1978, minus seven years she spent with her husband, Hal, in Washington, DC where they were active members Christ Church, Capitol Hill. Early on, Phyllis served at Trinity Church doing many volunteer jobs, including working in the church shop and kitchen, St. John’s dinners. She was first wom-an usher and headed of Usher’s Guild for three years. Additionally, she served on worship commission and the Vestry. Having a background in ESL and Education, she also worked with a church-sponsored Hmong family, teaching them English and providing cultural orientation. Currently she is recently retired from the faculty of Franklin University and looks forward to serving on the vestry again. ke is very pleased to offer his services to the Vestry and to the parish.

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Mark Snider Mark Snider has been a member of Trinity Church since 2014, and has been active in the congregation since 2008. Mark was raised in the United Methodist Church. During 2016, Mark served as the clerk of the Vestry. Mark also serves as an acolyte at 10:30 services. Mark is a tax attorney with the downtown Columbus law firm of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, which has given Mark training and instruction in the nonprofit and charitable arena. Mark wishes to use his spiritual gifts to serve the Lord through service on the Vestry and to help lead Trinity Church into its next 200 years.

Tara Sapp Tara Sapp was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She and her

husband, Andrew, have attended Trinity since 1999. She and Andrew

were married here in 2000, and her three girls, Mackenzie, Abbie and

Campbell were all baptized here. She works for Dell Technologies

where she sells software to companies across the Midwest. She enjoys

reading, spending time with extended family and summer-time

outdoor activities. She and her family have found a home within

Trinity and she looks forward to participating in the Vestry at Trinity.

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RECTOR’S REPORT — THE REV. RICHARD A. BURNETT

On behalf of the wardens and vestry, I am delighted to wel-come you to this historic 199th Annual Parish Meeting of Trini-ty Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio. This meeting has as its official business the election of four vestry members (three to serve 3-year terms and one to fill 2-years of an unexpired term). We will also approve the appointment of Trinity’s lay delegates to the annual convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, meeting in Cincinnati in November. This election and these appointments insure that Trinity Church’s voice is heard at all levels of Episcopal Church life and that the lively spirit of this congregation enriches the common witness of the wider church globally. Clearly, what we do here today is important, and I thank you for your involvement in reviewing our parish finances, community and pastoral ministries, and significant plans as we enter this bicentennial year with zest! Before acknowledging the vestry members who end their terms today, I want to say a word of special thanks to our two church wardens, Joel Norris and Rhoda Allen, who serve this parish with skill, wis-dom, and grace. They have made a wonderful team this past year working closely with me and with others in the congregation on matters ranging from public ministry to youth & family nurture, and I am happy that they will continue to serve together as wardens for another year. Ending three-year terms today are Mary Gahbauer, John Redden, and David White. Each of these leaders has contrib-uted greatly to our common life through the past year (and for many year before!) and I know you’ll join me in saying “Well done, friends.” By areas of special involvement I simply list…For Mary: con-vener of last year’s Mutual Ministry Review; coordinator of St. Margaret’s Pastoral Care Circle (happily, she’ll continue in this faithful expression of Trinity’s Common Ministry!); liturgy service as Eucharistic Minister; presenter at several Adult Formation classes. For John: led three years of steady Annual Giving growth at Trinity Church; worked tirelessly with his family as a Core Team Member of In The Garden fellowship; coordinated the lovely Sunday School Christmas Pageant for many years; joined Trinity lay leaders and me at the annual conference of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes in Denver last February out of which comes plans for our Bicentennial Campaign (more to follow). For David: liturgical leadership as Sunday Eucharistic Minister; active on Vestry Finance/Budget Committee; In The Garden server and Community Ministry leader. Ruth Gless, elected at last year’s Annual Meeting, will not be able to complete her term, but she remains devoted to serving Trinity by caring for its historic buildings and property, as well as offering creative counsel as we con-tinue to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. All four of these gifted people show us the meaning of self-less, creative discipleship, and we thank them for their service among us. At last year’s Annual Meeting, I introduced the co-chairs of our bicentennial planning team, Bill Bron-son and Julie Newhall. Much has come from the good work they and a core group of ten parishion-ers they assembled have done in the past year. Further in this booklet you’ll find a full schedule of “Trinity 200” events, but here I ask you to highlight three aspects of this celebration that I hope all in the parish will support: #1 Worship & Concerts & Public Gatherings #2 Bicentennial Capital Campaign for a Third Century of Ministry at Trinity #3 Prayers of thanksgiving for Trinity’s 200th birthday

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By joining with others in the city who will mark this historic milestone you are saying “AMEN” to the vision of the Rev. Philander Chase (first rector of the parish) and the thirty founders in 1817! A vital congregation like Trinity serves all sorts and conditions of people, and you can be glad that we organize our common life to include both the internal and external parts of Christian living. Com-munity Ministry is one such effort at Trinity. Today, we give special thanks to Karen Peeler and her spouse Deacon Deniray Mueller who have worked tirelessly for some eight years with a devoted team in Trinity’s Sunday afternoon fellowship known as In The Garden. Along with hosting St. John’s Dinners in Franklinton several nights in the year and membership in Columbus’ interfaith/ecuemical community organization B.R.E.A.D., Trinity extends a hand of care and voice for justice in many ways through our Community Ministry team. However, in the past year we have found that planning for welcoming new people and special celebrations increasingly has become a challenge and our Par-ish Life Ministry Team is presently without a convener. Therefore, today I ask you to join with me in a commitment to develop a more robust and integrated “connectional” ministry: linking hospitality both to those who are new and those already included in our common life; communicating in digital-first approaches that will reach and retain the many young families, couples, and single people visiting on Sundays and throughout the week; equipping us all with the clear, consistent message that Trinity on Capitol Square has for a hungry city…

As a House of Prayer for All People, Trinity offers Worship, Builds Community, and Acts for Social Justice in Columbus and Beyond.

I believe that we can become a model of transformed connectional ministry for a new century. And, I believe that this is the time to start. After all, our founders placed this church in the center of a newly emerging capital city in order that the deepest connections of the gospel of Christ might be ex-pressed amid the common life of commerce and civic government. We stand in that tradition today, and we are called to step boldly into a third century of that worthy calling. Let us pray: In trust that “the Lord will provide,” I remain Your rector and friend,

Stir our hearts, O God, that we might have holy boldness to struggle for justice. Give us visions larger than those we create for ourselves. And root us in humility, Lord, that we might climb toward your heights through service. Amen.

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SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT — Joel Norris

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians15:58) My first year as Senior Warden has been a year full of excitement, challenges and achievements at Trinity Episcopal as we envision and shape our mission and ministry together going into the 200th celebration. My foremost concern heading into 2016 was around the budget and the ever increasing demands on the Trinity Endowment. At the beginning of the year, we were faced with balancing the budget. This situation was complicated by the prior year’s unforeseen expenses to repair the building that caused us to push the mission share into the 2016 budget and a fluid rental income coming from the undercroft, 3rd and 4th floors. Through creative stewardship fund-raising thanks to John Redden and Bill Forbes, we were able to rise to the occasion and achieve a pledge budget of $247,000 to ended the year against expenses at $386 just short of the budget. While these things are important, I was recently reminded by Mary Gahbauer that our “Mission should lead. Our Mission should attract.” Therefore heading into 2017, I have a new vision. A vision built on dreams that will guide our Mission and realize our goal to live in the spirit of the Lord. This will be a journey, one that started in February when I joined John Redden, Bill Mains, and Father Burnett at the 31st Annual Consortium Conference. At the conference, we were surrounded by incredible people and had an opportunity to hear the words of Presiding Bishop, Michael B. Curry present “The Jesus Movement.” Bishop Curry said, “God came among us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth to show us the Way. He came to show us the Way to life, the Way to love. He came to show us the Way beyond what often can be the nightmares of our own devisings and into the dream of God’s intending. That’s why, when Jesus called his first followers he did it with the simple words “Follow me.” …. Follow me and love will show you how to become more than you ever dreamed you could be. Follow me and I will help you change the world from the nightmare it often is into the dream that God intends. Jesus came and started a movement and we are the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.” I say to you, “Let’s follow Jesus’s path.” I certainly know it is difficult, but I am asking you to get involved. There are many distractions. Don’t wait to be asked. Search out a way to make a difference. Run for vestry, join the “welcome” committee, be an usher, build up parish life, take part in Adult Formation, or step out and be a part of the “Horizon Prison Initiative.” Many hands make light work. This is a watershed moment, 200th year celebrations don’t come around very often. How will we be remembered? Let us shape our Mission together! Respectfully submitted, Joel Norris, Senior Warden at Trinity Episcopal Church

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JUNIOR WARDEN’S REPORT — Rhoda Allen

Serving as Junior Warden with Joel Norris as warden and the vestry is an honor and a privilege. Your vestry works on the issues that face Trinity. As you know finances remain a challenge. In the spring Dick Burnett, Bill Mains, Joel Norris and John Redden attended the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes. John and Joel, both attending for the first time, were energized by ideas presented there for fund raising. A committee from the vestry met with representatives from three professional fund raising organizations who work with churches. The vestry agreed to work with the organization which best seemed to meet Trinity’s needs. A feasibility study will begin later in the year. As Trinity approaches it's 200th anniversary, noting the ups and downs over those years, it was felt prudent to plan for the future. The vestry did not enter into this plan lightly. I attended a meeting concerning the way the formula for the amount Mission Share is decided for each Episcopal church. Fortunately with the new formula the amount Trinity is to pay was reduced. At the diocesan conference the churches are announced that have not paid their Mission Share. It was a relief to know that Trinity had paid their Mission share. The careful and diligent work on Trinity’s finances by Dave Fontana and Bill Forbes made that possible. I continue to expand my knowledge of this parish and the remarkable people who call Trinity home. Respectively submitted, Rhoda Allen, Junior Warden

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TREASURER’S REPORT (For the Year Ended 12/31/2016) WILLIAM FORBES –TREASURER 2016 Operating Budget Review The presentation of the operating results and budget analysis for 2016 is presented in two formats. A detailed line by line listing of each income and expense item in the year end income statement, and a summary listing of each income and expense category in the year end income statement. If anyone would like to discuss this presentation in further detail, please contact Bill Forbes, Treasurer or Dave Fontana, Financial Administrator. Simply put the year end results for 2016 show a deficit of $386. The anticipated deficit was $1,267 the budget variance is + $881 The paragraphs below will explain the situation. REVENUE - $1,751 over budget Pledge income was $2,791 under budget – 2016 parishioner pledges not completed. Plate & Non Pledge Contributions were $10,622 under budget – The income distribution from an estate was down $9,000 from the 2015 distribution due to performance of the estate and the timing of the year end distribution. 2016 distribution of $4,702 was not received until January 2017. Rental Income was $2,050 over budget – Fresh Box remained a tenant through 12/31/2016 Special – (Weddings, Holidays, Flowers, ITG $5,410 over budget – 2016 wedding fees $2,500 more than budgeted – In the Garden contributions $2,227 more than budgeted ( Hal Duryee memorials requested by family to go to ITG. Endowment draws $8,702 over budget – excess over budgeted operating funds allocation to satisfy cash flow needs throughout the year. EXPENSES - $870 over budget Special – (Mission Share, ITG, Outreach programs) – Only paid $15,000 of 2016 Mission Share - $19,078 not paid – cash flow constraints Staff expenses were $8,525 over budget – Payroll taxes, Medical premium increases (5K), Sexton overtime ($2+K all OT approved for church events) Parish office expenses were $2,214 over budget – Computer repairs ($1.1K), office supplies ($0.7K), telephone ($0.7K) – all minimal amounts Building and Grounds expenses were $ $8,989over budget – Electricity ($5.7K) usage increase, H2O ($2.7K – usage - Fresh Box was to leave in March stayed through 12/31/16 – Inspection fees ($3K) – Orkin termite service ($2K)

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2017 Operating Budget Discussion The Vestry and Budget Committee have worked hard at managing your money and tried to present a balanced budget at the Annual Meeting. Of late, that task has proved elusive. A review of the budgeting process conducted over the last several years shows that the Stewardship Campaign for the coming year is usually not completed until sometime in late February or early March. There are currently 18 pledging units that pledged $25,000 for 2016 that have not pledged for 2017. Presenting a balanced budget in January therefore is not possible. Consequently for 2017 the Vestry is presenting a budget that is not balanced as of the end of January because the final 2017 revenue amount is not defined. The plan is to revisit the budget at the end of March and make any revenue adjustments (pledges, rental income, grants, etc.) to the budget and see if a deficit still exists for the balance of 2017. At that time all expense items will be reviewed relative to the budget and any necessary budgeted expense items will be adjusted in order to have a balanced budget for 2017 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NOTE The Capital Campaign note balance at 12/31/2016 is $155,000. The church continues to pay a $2,500 monthly principal payment plus monthly interest of approximately $360. The principal and interest payments are funded from the Endowment. The note will be paid in full in February 2022.

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2017 OPERATING BUDGET—SUMMARY (REVISED 1/31/17)

Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

Income

Total 1010 · 2016 Pledges 251,890 254,600 (2,710) 226,000

Total 1020 · Plate & Contributions 13,878 24,500 (10,622) 17,500

Total 1100 · Rent 36,250 34,200 2,050 34,800

Total 1200 · Investments 138,108 129,396 8,712 130,000

Total 1300 · Special 41,934 36,524 5,410 36,500

Marketing - - - -

J Morrow Fund - Bread 1,000 1,000 - 800

1450 · Fund Raising 1,911 3,000 (1,089) 1,000

1400 · Grants 4,500 4,500 - 4,500

Total Income 489,471 487,720 1,751 451,852

Expense

Total 8000 · Outreach 87,533 103,579 (166,046) 59,154

Total Pastoral Care 2,000 2,000 - 1,000

Total 2100 · Rector 117,789 115,094 2,695 116,278

2300 · Supply Priest 839 900 (61) 900

Total 2000 · Clergy 118,628 115,994 2,634 117,178

Total 3001 · Rector's Admin. Assistant 34,792 33,636 1,156 35,198

Total 3100 · Sextons 43,280 40,125 3,155 42,530

Total 3200 · Administrators 23,401 23,825 (424) 23,095

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Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

Total 3300 · Parish Office 27,604 25,390 2,214 27,550

Total 3800 · Ministry Support & Meetings 1,495 1,400 95 1,350

Total 5000 · Music Staff 39,541 40,890 (1,349) 45,934

Total 6000 · Christian Education 7,051 6,000 1,051 7,310

Total 7300 · Worship 12,094 12,700 (606) 11,500

Total 4000 · Building and Grounds 92,437 83,448 8,989 86,370

Total Expense 489,857 488,987 870 458,149

Net Income (386) (1,267) 881 (6,297)

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2016 OPERATING BUDGET—DETAILED (REVISED 1/31/17) Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

Income

1010 · Pledges 1011 · Current Year Pledges 230,843 233,700 (2,857) 202,650

2016 Pledges Received in 2015 16,900 16,900 - 19,350

Total 1010 · 2016 Pledges 247,743 250,600 (2,857) 222,000

1015 · Prior Year Unpaid Pledges 4,148 4,000 148 4,000

Total 1010 · 2016 Pledges 251,890 254,600 (2,710) 226,000

1020 · Plate & Contributions 1021 · Plate Offering 9,452 8,500 952 9,500

1025 · Non Pledge Contributions 4,426 16,000 (11,574) 8,000

Total 1020 · Plate & Contributions 13,878 24,500 (10,622) 17,500

1100 · Rent

1102 · 2nd Floor Al-Anon 2,700 2,700 - 2,700

1104 · 4th Floor- Policy Matters 13,750 15,000 (1,250) 17,100

1105 · Eye on Ohio 3,000 3,000 - 8,100

1106 · 1st Floor AA 2,900 3,000 (100) 2,900

1108 · Fresh Box Catering 13,200 9,900 3,300 2,200

1109 · Miscellaneous Rent 700 600 100 1,800

Total 1100 · Rent 36,250 34,200 2,050 34,800

1200 · Investments

1210 · Endowment Current Year 138,108 129,396 8,712 130,000

138,108 129,396 8,712 130,000 Total 1200 · Investments

1300 · Special 1310 · Wedding Surplus 17,500 15,000 2,500 15,000 1320 · Flowers 4,154 3,000 1,154 3,500

1330. · Easter 6,524 6,524 - 6,500

1340 · Christmas 7,529 8,000 (471) 7,500

1370 · In The Garden Contributions 6,227 4,000 2,227 4,000

Total 1300 · Special 41,934 36,524 5,410 36,500

Marketing - - -

J Morrow Fund - Bread 1,000 1,000 - 800

1450 · Fund Raising 1,911 3,000 (1,089) 1,000

1400 · Grants 4,500 4,500 - 4,500

Total Income 489,471 487,720 1,751 451,852

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Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

Expense

8000 · Outreach

8032 · In The Garden Expenses 5,532 4,000 1,532 4,000

8001 · Diocesan Mission Share 15,000 34,078 (19,078) 29,276

8002 · Prior Year Mission Share 59,751 59,751 0 19,078

8020 · Seminary Support - - - 1,000

8030 · Outreach Programs 4,950 4,000 950 4,000

8040 · Consortium Endowment 1,300 750 550 1,000

8045 · BREAD 1,000 1,000 - 800

Total 8000 · Outreach 87,533 103,579 (16,046) 59,154

Pastoral Care

7210 · Rector's Discretionary 2,000 2,000 - 1,000

Total Pastoral Care 2,000 2,000 - 1,000

2000 · Clergy

2100 · Rector

2105 · Salary 43,784 43,784 - 44,668

2110 · Housing & Utilities 35,000 35,000 (0) 35,000

2115 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 17,726 17,000 726 17,000

2117 · Pension 15,049 15,050 (1) 15,050

2120 · Continuing Education 2,587 1,500 1,087 1,500

2130 · Expense Allowance 2,213 1,200 1,013 1,500

2135 · Parking 1,430 1,560 (130) 1,560

Total 2100 · Rector 117,789 115,094 2,695 116,278

2300 · Supply Priest 839 900 (61) 900

Total 2000 · Clergy 118,628 115,994 2,634 117,178

3000 · Administration

3001 · Rector's Admin. Assistant

3005 · Salary 24,076 24,076 - 24,558

3015 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 9,286 8,000 1,286 9,080

3035 · Parking 1,430 1,560 (130) 1,560

Total 3001 · Rector's Admin. Assistant 34,792 33,636 1,156 35,198

3100 · Sextons

3105 · Salary 26,735 24,125 2,610 25,950

3115 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 16,545 16,000 545 16,560

Total 3100 · Sextons 43,280 40,125 3,155 42,510

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Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

3200 · Administrators 3205 · Salary Financial Secretary 12,533 13,000 (467) 12,250

3207 · Other Liturgist 8,125 8,125 - 8,125

3215 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 1,748 1,700 48 1,720

3235 · Parking 996 1,000 (4) 1,000

Total 3200 · Administrators 23,401 23,825 (424) 23,095

Total 3000 · Administration 101,474 97,586 3,888 100,803

3300 · Parish Office 3305 · Telephone 4,742 4,000 742 4,000

3307 · ACS Computer Sevice 1,138 1,140 (2) 1,200

3310 · Postage 3,170 2,800 370 3,000

3320 · Printing 964 1,200 (236) 1,000

3325 · Office Supplies 3,130 2,500 630 2,500

3330 · Equipment

3331 · Equipment Lease 5,442 5,800 (358) 6,100

3335 · Maintenance & Repair 3,517 2,400 1,117 4,200

3500 · Stewardship & Envelopes 145 150 (5) 150

3600 · Bank/Payroll/Misc Fees 4,991 4,800 191 5,000 6700 - Fund Raising - - - -

3700 · Publications 364 600 (236) 400

Total 3300 · Parish Office 27,604 25,390 2,214 27,550

3800 · Ministry Support & Meetings 3810 · Diocesan Convention 340 400 (60) 350

3830 · Meetings 1,155 1,000 155 1,000

Total 3800 · Ministry Support & Meetings 1,495 1,400 95 1,350

5000 · Music Staff 5701 · Evensong Expenses 3,862 - 3,862 -

5700 · Evensong Contributions (3,609) - (3,609) - 5001 · Director 16,159 16,140 19 16,749

5010 · Organist 5,200 5,250 (50) 5,250

5015 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 1,625 1,500 125 1,635

14,081 12,500 1,581 18,000 5100 · Choir

5200 · Instrumentalists - 500 (500) 250

5400 · Organ & Piano 4,168 5,000 (833) 5,000

5500 · Music Supplies 56 - 56 50

5800 · Special Gifts (2,000) - (2,000) (1,000)

Total 5000—Music Staff 39,541 40,890 (1,349) 45,934

6000 · Christian Education 6100 · Nursery Staff 189 400 (211) -

6500 · Adult Education 352 900 (548) 400

6501 · Childrens Education 263 500 (237) 300

6505 · Salary Youth Director 5,783 5,000 783 6,100

6515 · Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits 465 400 65 510

6600 - Youth Director Funding - (1,200) 1,200 -

Total 6000 · Christian Education 7,051 6,000 1,051 7,310

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Actual Calendar Year Calendar Year Proposed

Jan - Dec 16 2016 Budget Budget Variance 2017 Budget

7300 · Worship 7310 · Altar Flowers 2,548 3,000 (452) 2,500

7320 · Worship Supplies 2,816 2,200 616 2,500

7330 · Altar & Chancel 712 500 212 500

7360 · Wedding 6,018 7,000 (982) 6,000

Total 7300 · Worship 12,094 12,700 (606) 11,500

4000 · Building and Grounds 4150 · Security Monitoring 497 400 97 500

4110 · Gas 5,390 8,000 (2,610) 6,000

4120 · Electricity 32,675 27,000 5,675 30,000

4130 · Water 7,673 5,000 2,673 5,000

4140 · Trash 2,792 1,800 992 1,750

4210 · Cleaning Service - 350 (350) -

4220 · Inspection Fees 9,070 6,000 3,070 6,500

4230 · Bruner & HVAC Repairs 6,523 7,000 (477) 7,000

4300 · Insurance-Bldg 18,730 18,898 (168) 20,120

4700 · Church Repairs 5,678 5,000 678 6,000

4800 · Building Supplies 3,409 4,000 (591) 3,500

Total 4000 · Building and Grounds 92,437 83,448 8,989 86,370

Total Expense 489,857 488,987 870 458,149

Net Income (386) (1,267) 881 (6,297)

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ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2016 January 2017

The Endowment Fund in 2016 returned to a more normal pattern of performance. The Fund grew steadily over the year ending with an 11.9% return; draws from the Fund were mostly in line with funds made available under the Endowment Policy Spending rule; and no extraordinary expenses were incurred by the Parish necessitating large, over- budget draws from the Endowment Fund.

The Fund performed on par with the S&P 500 Growth Fund, which also ended the year with an annualized 11.9% return. Because the Bond Market was underperforming throughout the year, 99% of the fund was invested in equities, thus resulting in better returns. The Fund grew by $140,743 during the year. There were no additions to the Fund in 2016. The Rector’s mortgage, which was refinanced in November of 2015 and is current, generated $4,780 in interest, which was added back into the Vanguard funds.

Draws to support the operations of the Church in 2016 were $138,108, which was $8,712 over the funds allocated under the spending rule. Additional expenditures included planned payments for the Capital Campaign mortgage of $34,892, which reduced the principal by $30,000 resulting in a balance of $157,500 remaining in the Note, and a $5,000 advance to the 2017 Capital Campaign, which will be reimbursed at the conclusion of the Campaign. There were no other extraordinary expenses that required significant additional draws as in prior years, specifically organ repairs and mandated outside maintenance. Unfortunately, the combination of all these draws further depleted endowment resources beyond the 7% distribution guideline deemed prudent, but it was a positive improvement from the prior year and moving in the right direction.

In accordance with the "funding formula" approved by the Parish in 2000, Endowment support for Parish operations in 2017 will increase by 2.1%, which is consistent with the rate of inflation in 2016 according to the Consumer Price Index, to $130,752.

As noted by prior reports, continual depletion of the Endowment Principal will eventually result in an inability of the Fund to support Parish operations. While the rate of depletion slowed in 2016, it did not cease. Market conditions do influence the growth of the Endowment Fund, but favorable market conditions cannot have the significant impact that pledge income and balanced budgets have upon the Fund. We all need to work on increasing the Fund’s principle and decreasing the financial demands on it.

Your Endowment Committee was comprised of Rev. Burnett, Bill Forbes (Treasurer), Rhoda Allen (Jr. Warden), Jerry Sellman (Chair), Jeff McNealey, Brad Sturm, Debbie Wiedwald, and most ably assisted by Dave Fontana, Financial Administrator. The Committee meets quarterly to review current investment strategies, to analyze Endowment and Church operational cash flow projections, to discuss possible additional funding requests from the Vestry, and to discuss changes to the endowment funding policy. Believing that the investment advisors to the various Vanguard funds are far more sophisticated and knowledgeable about continually shifting market conditions, a view confirmed by performance in 2016 (increase of 11.9% in the equity funds), the Committee has elected to stay with the current mix of Vanguard funds, noting that the fixed income portion of the endowment is approaching zero by design. Twice in 2016, the Committee and friends, hosted our downtown friends “In The Garden”, a very rewarding experience for all.

Values 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Endowment Principal $1,229,032 1,241,956 1,252,956 $1,252,956 $1,278,309 $1,136,895

Additions to Principal 12,924 16,177 0 25,353 35,000 $0

Total Endowment Principal $1,241,956 1,252,956 1,252,956 $1,278,309 $1,313,309 $1,136,895

Rector's Mortgage Note 224,042 219,535 160,418 155,977 195,631 $191,904

Total Vanguard Funds $1,190,070 1,276,984 1,465,709 $1,388,863 $1,174,152 $1,136,895

Year End Endow. Values $1,414,094 1,496,519 1,626,127 $1,544,840 $1,369,783 $1,328,799

Total Vanguard Equities $874,014 937,893 $1,176,912 $1,275,843 $1,138,557 $1,136,293

Equities % of Total End. 62% 73.50% 80.30% 82.60% 83.20% 98%

% Equity Growth -6% 7.30% 25.50% 8.40% 6.10% 11.9%

Annual S&P 500 Growth 11.60% 7% 25.30% 14% 1.40% 11.9%

Vanguard Funds Income $36,684 $25,409 $26,388 $28,100 $23,504 $22,170

Funding Formula to Ops. $108,069 $114,876 $121,523 $123,588 $127,296 $129,396

Payments above Formula 0 $51,732 0 $64,412 $39,412 $8,712

Cap. Mortgage Prin. Pay. $92,000 $100,033 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000

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ALTAR GUILD — Rhoda Allen

The members of the altar guild have faithfully and carefully prepared the worship space for services thorough out the year with the Christmas and Easter seasons having additional responsibilities.

There are some behind the scene things that the altar guild does that you might not be aware of. Did you know that members of the altar guild wash and iron at least 432 purificators, numerous corporals, in addition to linens for credence table, chapel altar, high altar and the freestanding altar each year? They also wash and carefully dry the eucharistic vessels after each use.

The colors are changed at the direction of the rector and in accordance with liturgical calendar.

The members of the altar guild have cooperated with each other to be sure the worship place is pre-pared for the services. Almost each member has needed help from another due to being away, illness or otherwise unable to service on the regular schedule. I am very grateful for this gracious coopera-tion.

The Altar Guild welcomes anyone who would be interested in this service to Trinity. Feel free to speak to any member of altar guild or Rhoda Allen who is the current director. The current members of the altar guild are Catherine Cheek, Lori Dhiraprasiddhi, Lynn Giljahn, Andrea Govan, Bunny Johnson, Emily Pucker & Rhoda Allen

BUILDING & GROUNDS — Alan Sheppard, Tom Belcher, and Dave Fontana

There were no major building projects during 2016 with buildings and grounds. Below is a summary of the activity that did occur: Termites were found in the Sacristy in the floor near the North wall in April. Orkin Pest Control treated the entire area appropriately and there has been no further evidence of termites The baptismal font was completely cleaned by Centennial Preservation – the cost was covered by a generous contribution from Scott Hoshor-Johnson In May an application was submitted to The Church Foundation requesting $35,000 for a variety of repair and refurbishing projects throughout the building, including the undercroft, lower level and second floor bathrooms, new carpet and paint for the parish house offices, external building repairs etc. Unfortunately, the request was turned down because Trinity has an endowment. Modifications were made in the South end office areas of the third floor for the new tenant “The In-stitute For Investigative Journalism” – Rent paid in advance for 7/1/16 – 12/31/16 The two bathrooms were cleaned, painted, light fixtures repaired and new toilets installed Two new metal doors were installed to secure that area for the tenant A new metal door was also installed to the choir room entrance inside the third floor area. In July, Trinity purchased a LIFEPAK CR fully automatic AED kit (Defibrillator) that is in a case on the west wall of the Vesting room. It is available for use in case of a cardiac emergency. Two extremely unusual events occurred in 2016 that caused damage to property on the church site. Early Saturday morning on August 13th, two vehicles collided at the corner of 3rd & Broad streets and one of the vehicles ended up wiping out the gate at the top of the stairs to the undercroft. A police report was filed and a claim submitted to Church Insurance for the cost of replacing the gate. Trinity received a payment from Church Insurance for the excess over the church’s deductible and Church Insurance is working to get the deductible back from the driver at fault. The new gate is ready to be installed this Spring when the warmer weather allows for concrete work to be done.

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LAY WEEDERS — Pat Rugola, Head Gardener

The twelve red roses planted in the northwest corner in 2014 have bulked up nicely and provide months of bright color, matching the red doors, all through the growing season. The 200 red tulips planted among the roses in the fall of 2015 put on a magnificent show this past spring, and we hope for many more years of color. Once the tulip foliage faded, a process that took much longer than we hoped, we filled in the center of that bed with red angel wing begonias and chartreuse sweet potato vine, an unsubtle but effective combination. We continue adding shade-loving perennials to the south border, with the eventual goal of filling it in completely. Donations of extra plants from parishioners are always welcome. Rhoda Allen has very generously shared large patches of golden stonecrop, Sedum acre ‘Aureum,’ from her garden and planted them in the gravel portion of the south border. Despite the lack of sun in that area, the sedum is thriving and spreading in the most gratifying way. We have every hope of seeing that entire unsightly area filled in with the sedum’s bright chartreuse. Lay Weeders report hearing thanks and compliments from passers-by as they work in the garden. We are all big fans of the plant kingdom, and rejoice that our work in the garden manifests the glory of God to the downtown community. Among those who dug in Trinity’s dirt this past year were Rhoda and Spenser Allen, Jane and Bill

Forbes, Lynn and Jack Giljahn, Susan McKinley, Susy Meiling, Kent Phillips, Pat Rugola, and Debbie

Wiedwald.

ST. MARGARET'S PASTORAL CARE CIRCLE — Mary Gahbauer & Andrea Govan

The work of St Margaret’s Pastoral Care Circle augments the pastoral care of the Rector for us all, and by its nature is often confidential. Because of this, this annual summary is generally the only time the events of pastoral care are recorded. But Trinity members can be assured that - although it often does not become common knowledge - care of our church community is active and available to all.

In addition to our tradition of sending hand-made greeting cards at Christmas and Easter, birthday cards are also sent to homebound and sick parishioners. This year the cards contained a handy reminder slip of the church office number 614-221-5351 to be contacted in case of any kind of need, since this is the only way that Trinity knows that the need exists; we are distressed by unreported need.

Our homebound members have been visited with a frequency agreeable to both the visited and the visitor, and Lay Eucharistic Visitors have taken Holy Communion to those who have desired it. The sick have been visited in hospital, and funeral hospitality has been arranged as wished.

Gifts of flowers have always been made available for these occasions.

Other types of care offered are the provision of meals, rides, and practical household help during emergencies; the need for these was not heavy in 2015, but has been in previous years.

Because at some time in our lives all of us will need to help a bereaved person, a lonely person, a sick person, or anyone in grief, and because at some time all of us should organize end-of-life issues for ourselves, families, and loved ones, St Margaret’s PCC hosted four informative seminars in the Easter Season. The Rev Kristin Langstraat, Director of Faith-Community Relations, Ohio Health Hospitals, led Trinity and members of other invited churches in sessions intended to be helpful in terms of dealing with human difficulties; “Supporting those who are sick, in crisis, and making end-of-life plans”. Those who participated found the seminars to be rich in fellowship, energizing and reassuring.

St Margaret’s PCC has no committee meetings or election requirements. We embrace all Trinity members who find that they can step up from time to time to help with current needs.

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STEWARDSHIP — John Redden

The Stewardship Committee, made up of fellow Trinity parishioners, is responsible for overseeing the Annual Giving Campaign as well as seeking opportunities to foster growth and fellowship throughout the year at Trinity Church. The 2016 Annual Giving Campaign continues through March as we reach out to those who have not yet made a financial pledge for the year 2017. In addition, the committee oversaw alternative sources of income for Trinity during 2016, including fundraising events designed to not only raise additional revenue for Trinity’s general fund, but also benefitting various, specific ministries Trinity provides, including the children’s and music ministries. These included the silent auction held during the 2016 Annual Meeting and a Capital Values yard sale held in May of 2016 in the Parish narthex and nave which not only raised additional money but helped welcome our new, downtown neighbors into our wonderful space. We welcome any and all members of the Trinity family who would like to be a part of this exciting, forward-looking ministry. The only requirements are a love of Trinity Church, a desire to share the wonderful blessings we have inherited with others, and a passion for seeing Trinity realize all that God has in store for us today, tomorrow and for years to come. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Stewardship Committee, please contact the Parish office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL — Rachel Friend, Dale C. Deubler & Madeleine Trichel

Trinity offers Sunday school for school age children (K-12) on a year round basis. We offer Nursery

Care as well for infants through preK. While attendance varies, typically 7-9 children attend each week

in the school age class. The nursery has only a couple of children each month. Move-up from the

nursery to school age class happens when a child enters Kindergarten. We welcome visitors, of any

age, at any time. Dale Deubler and Madeleine Trichel continue to be our Sunday school teachers. After

we go over the lesson for the week and have snack we gather around our altar, light a candle and offer

up our own prayers, as well as saying The Lord’s Prayer. Our altar table is decorated according to the

liturgical season and also contains any art work the children would like to offer. During Advent this

year we provided the sermon. The children spent many weeks planning, creating and coming up with

a plan to implement the sermon. It was a very rewarding experience for everyone involved and the

students and the teachers learned so much. During the summer we provide informal activities and

lessons outdoors. We also go outside and help in the garden by weeding and watering the flowers. In

November of 2015 we started a loose change offering on the first Sunday of the month to benefit

PIMIL (Partners in Ministry in Liberia). For the 2016 calendar year we raised $1,686.00. This money

was used for the first semester to send 3 Ebola orphans to school. We were able to increase this

number to 5 for the second semester. We also had enough money left over to send $600.00 for a

Christmas Party for children of multi-faiths. Thank you for your continued support of this mission.

We extend an open invitation to the entire parish to visit the Sunday school and see us in action!

Please contact Rachel Friend if you are interested in helping on even a very limited basis.

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WORSHIP, MUSIC & ARTS — Kevin N. Wines, Director of Music/Liturgist

2016 was a year of response for the WM&A team. A desire was heard for special evening worship opportunities that differed from the normal Sunday morning liturgies – something shorter, focusing on music and prayer. A series of Evensongs was held monthly during the winter and spring featuring different styles of music: traditional Anglican choral, bluegrass and jazz. These services were publicized to the downtown community with a vigorous marketing effort. Those attending found them refreshingly beautiful and energizing. More reflective services of Taizé chant and New Zealand Night Prayer were held during the season of Lent, offering an opportunity to find calm and peace in the midst of the work week. Sunday morning services maintained their traditional beauty in liturgy and music. Floral decorations were as always beautifully created by our Flower Guild, and the Altar Guild rose to every event with certainty. Much thanks to both teams. Advent was the center of discussion for quite a while. The Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission proposed a 7-week enhanced celebration of Advent and Trinity enthusiastically took part. Beginning the first Sunday in November (All Saints’ Sunday), we began the season with a service of Lesson & Carols for Advent which also served as the official kick-off for Trinity’s bicentennial celebration. The Trinity Choir and members of the Trinity 200 team offered readings and music preparing the way for the season. It seemed the biggest concern for all those planning this extended Advent was how to get 7 candles on the Advent wreath. Kent Phillips and Susy Meiling did a beautiful job of creating actually 2 wreaths - one for the autumnal weeks of November with fall leaves and colors, and a festive green wreath for December once the church had been decorated for the season. The traditional festival of Christmas Lessons & Carols held on the afternoon of the last Sunday in Advent signaled the conclusion of this vibrant season and began the celebration of our Lord’s nativity. A special thanks to the members of the Trinity Choir for their continued dedication and excellence in providing musical leadership for the congregation.

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Trinity 200 Planning Committee Trinity and four other congregations in the Diocese of Southern Ohio— Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati, St. Paul’s in Chillicothe, St. Peter’s in Delaware and St. Philip’s in Circleville—mark bicentennials in 2017. Our bicentennial is an opportunity to recommit to what is best about Trinity and to making our congregation even better and stronger for those that follow. Our celebration will focus on themes that reflect our history and values — worship, congregation, community, education, service and the arts. We invite all parishioners to join us for the many programs and activities planned to mark our bicentennial celebration this year! Bill Bronson and Julie Newhall November 6, 2016—Festival Service of Advent Lessons and Carols (All Saints’ Sunday & 1st Advent)

December 3, 2016—Trinity on Columbus Landmark’s Foundation “Hallelujah Tour”

December 18, 2016—Annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas

January 15, 2017— “Not on My Watch: The Oberlin—Wellington Rescue of 1858” by Kelton House

February 19, 2017—Trinity enjoys “Trivia Night” at Club 185 in German Village

March 11, 2017— “The Great Flood of 1913” presented by local historian Sandy Andromeda

April 2, 2017— Homecoming Sunday: Welcoming past clergy and lay leaders of Trinity Church

Early-May 2017— “Religion and Public Life in the 21st Century” details to follow; save the date!

May 14, 2017—Annual Episcopal Visitation by the Rt. Rev. Kenneth L. Price, Jr.

June 11, 2017—Trinity Sunday: A conversation and celebration with a special guest!

August 6, 2017— “10,000 Feet for Freedom” Marking Trinity’s role in the early Suffragette Movement

September 10, 2017—Bicentennial Concert, Beethoven & Brahms with Trinity Choir & members of CSO

September 24, 2017— “Philander Chase Day” President Sean Decatur (Kenyon College) & the Rector

October & November 2017— Other programs TBA

December 17, 2017—Annual Service of Lessons & Carols for Christmas

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FROM THE PARISH REGISTER, 2016 (The sacraments are signs of the new life of God and Christian nurture in a parish family. We at Trinity Church celebrate the following grace-filled encounters of 2016)

Baptisms – Miles Andrew Gallatin Henry Michael Ward Nathan Eugene Crompton Tinsley Katherine Stewart Confirmation/Andrew Dunn Emily Marie Fate Reception Morgan Elizabeth Finelli Amelia Geisler Nicholas Geisler Olivia Chase Govan Mackenzie Sapp Annie Columba Wimsatt Leonard Daniel Finelli Kristian Erik Tonnessen Kayla Munro Tonnessen Molly Caitlin Munro Marriages – Alyssa Jane Klopping/James Pendleton Carpenter IV Samantha Ann Russell/Adrian Drew Henson Holly Christine Lynch/Chad Raymond Fritz Katie Elizabeth Reed/Grant Joseph Abbott Yi Han/David Harrison Hunter, Jr. Debbie Wiedwald/Mike Purcell Jamie Lee Todd/Timothy Andrew Oliver Sarah Blackburn/ Kevin Peddicord

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NECROLOGY Let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one.

Henry Davies Webster Gayle Lamb Nash

Harold Taylor Duryee Frances Jamison Sanders

Janice E. Heston, Diana Harris Melvin

Remember thy servants, O Lord, according to the favor which thou bearest unto thy people; and grant that, increasing in knowledge and love of thee, they may go from strength to strength in the life of perfect service in thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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NOTES:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826), alt.

A Prayer for Trinity’s 200th Anniversary Most gracious God, we give you thanks for the light that has shown from Trinity Church for the last two hundred years. We give thanks for the founders and for the generations who have worshiped here; for the dozens of wardens and vestry members who have worked to keep the light burning; for the 24 rectors, and the other priests and deacons who have served here; for all the lives touched and trans-formed by your light over all those years, both within and without these walls. Stir up in our hearts, O Lord, the grateful remembrance of all our forebears. We give thanks for all who worship here in our day, for those who are ministered to here, and for all those who are still connected with us. We ask your blessing on the people of Trinity Church. Give us the wisdom to know and the grace to do your will, that we may con-tinue to make your light shine from this blessed place. Bestow your blessings as abundantly upon Trinity in the next two hundred years as you have in the past. All this we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, our Light and our Life. Amen.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH on Capitol Square

125 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 221-5351 Fax (614) 221-3716 www.trinitycolumbus.org

Rector The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Priest Associates The Rev. Abeoseh M. Flemister The Very Rev. John Sanders Vestry Sr. Warden, Joel Norris; Jr. Warden, Rhoda Allen; Mary Gahbauer, Ruth Gless, Scott Hoshor-Johnson, Ken Leslie, Ernest Perry, John Redden, Alan Sheppard, Brad Sturm, David White Treasurer—Bill Forbes Clerk—Mark Snider Director of Music/Liturgist Director of Christian Formation Kevin N. Wines Rachel Friend Sexton Carillonneur Thomas Belcher Nick Tepe Rector’s Administrative Assistant Financial Administrator Diane Donato Dave Fontana