Volume 47, Number 3. News for the Parish of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church March 2019

On Sunday, February 3, 381 parishioners attended St. Paul’s 143rd Annual Meeting. Approximately 280 voting attendees elected Scott Adams, Laura Edmundson, DD Hellebush and Gray Smith to the Vestry Class of 2022. Henri Brown and Tom Connors are this year’s Junior and Senior Wardens. Carter Smith is serving as Treasurer. Outgoing Vestry members, including Senior Warden Allan Burrows, Janice Bennett, Mike Ryan and Emily Smith received framed prints in appreciation for their service on the Vestry. Photographs by Elizabeth Allen.

St. Paul’s 2019 Vestry members are Liz Vaughn, Junior Warden Henri Brown, Laura Edmundson, Brian Patterson, Scott Adams,

DD Hellebush, Senior Warden Tom Connors, Emily Shute, Bill Orr, Gray Smith and Richard Rogers.

The sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.

—The Book of Common Prayer, page 857

The Rev. D. Dixon Kinser, Rector, began this year’s report to the parish by calling on any confirmands present to describe what a sacrament is.

“It’s basically that we recognize in God’s creation, there are things that we can see and taste and touch,” Dixon explained. “They, in and of themselves, can point to deeper, mysterious, unseen, divine realities.”

Citing the theme of renewal for this year’s Annual Meeting reports as well as the ReNEWal: Inside and Out capital campaign, he added, “Renewal has been the theme because it’s naming something that’s true at St. Paul’s. It’s something that’s actually happening right now. We are in a time of renewal, and it’s not simply numeric growth,

Rector’s Report

St. Paul’s 143rd Annual Meeting

Junior Warden’s Report

Junior Warden Tom Connors reported that in early April 2018, he attended a church security and safety seminar in Asheboro, sponsored by the Diocese of North Carolina. The presenters were experts in deadly-force incidents in houses of worship in the United States.

“They began the seminar with these facts: There have been 1,684 deadly-force incidents in houses of worship in the United States since 2000, resulting in 489 deaths,” said Tom. “They added that Episcopal Churches are more vulnerable because of our stand on social issues.

“The entire seminar dealt with ways our churches can guard against such incidents. The first priority is to hire an armed off-duty police officer to be present for all services. St. Paul’s has done that. There were several other important suggestions, and Kay Morgan and her Safety Committee are studying the adoption of many of them.”

Also during 2018, Tom noted that St. Paul’s replaced its five chillers, dramatically improving the air conditioning of the church. The parking lots were all sealed and re-striped during the year.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Vestry approved several member-funded new landscaping projects that will be implemented when the major capital campaign projects are complete. In addition to the 1928 church and the 875 West Fifth Street buildings, projects for 2019 will include the addition of several more safety and security items.

Tom pointed out that in any given month, the Buildings and Grounds Committee and maintenance staff complete between 20 and 30 important projects. He thanked all staff and committee members.

Tom closed his report by stating the importance of the ReNEWal Campaign with its goal of restoring St. Paul’s to pristine condition and maintaining it as a Winston-Salem landmark for centuries to come.

“The noted and acclaimed architect, Ralph Adams Cram, designed the 1928 building, standing on the hill of Summit Street,” he noted. “It is not only the spiritual home to our congregation, but serves as a beacon to all the citizens of Winston-Salem.”

it’s not simply about a larger pledge campaign—those kinds of things are true and amazing. But it’s also about what I’m observing happening inside people. When I talk to people, they’re saying things like, ‘We’re in this time of awakening, Dixon. There is a stirring of hunger for God and for faith and for church that is really amazing.’ And people are getting swept up in it, and it’s happening in all the pockets of our parish. It’s happening for people who have been here a long time. It’s happening for brand new folks. There is this kind of stirring.

“And so when I think about renewal—the campaign and the work that we’re going to do this year in that regard, it is an outward and visible sign of something that is already happening inside this community. It is an expression of a truth that is happening—a truth that God is up to, and we get to say yes to it. It’s amazing and it’s beautiful, and certainly all renewal that we see is connected to God’s great renewal of all things—God’s healing of everything.

“So, here is my charge as Rector to the congregation: Say yes. Say yes to the fact that God is in our midst. This is a special season. Don’t waste it. Don’t sleep through it.

“What does renewal mean for you—for your heart, for your life, where you are with God, where you are with this community? What does it mean for you to be swept up and step into the work that the Holy Spirit is doing?

“It’s going to be different for all of us. Certainly it means

showing up. It means pressing into community, digging in. But it also means recognizing that there is something for all of us here and that renewal sometimes is inspiring and wonderful. Sometimes the renewal is, ‘OK, there’s some stuff I need to work on. In my heart, there’s some darkness that I want to be free from.’

“Whatever it is for you, I invite you to pray. I charge you to consider it, discern it and then when you recognize it, say yes. Say yes, because God is doing this now and we can and are invited to be part of it.”

Referencing the day’s lectionary reading from 1 Corinthians 13, Dixon said, “Part of what the text talks about is how there’s faith and hope and love, but of those three, only one of them lasts into God’s new world because faith and hope are signs and promises of what is yet to come, yet when that thing actually gets here—God’s new world—you ain’t gotta hope for it no more ‘cause it’s here. So you don’t need to believe that it might be true because it will be actual. The thing that endures is love.

“It’s beautiful to see the work St. Paul’s has done through our 140-year history but also the work we will do. What’s next? Our best days are ahead of us, guys. And those days, the things we are going to get up to, they are an expression of love. And we express that love. We can share that love because we have received it.

“And so I invite you to receive it. I invite you to say yes to it because we are St. Paul’s, and this is what we do.”

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Senior Warden Allan Burrows opened his report to the parish saying, “The state of the union here at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is strong and will continue to be so with God’s grace and continued guidance!

“Our parish is experiencing a renewal of its faith, its facilities and its purpose of healing our part of God’s world. In 2nd Corinthians, Chapter 9, verse 6, Paul writes, ‘Whosoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whosoever sows generously will also reap generously.’ All that we sow here at St. Paul’s—both outwardly and inwardly—brings truth to Dixon’s words at service announcements, ‘We believe God is healing this world and we are playing a part in that healing. We are St. Paul’s and this is what we do!’

“Your Vestry embraces this healing and renewal with conviction, passion and steadfast commitment. With your support, the decisions we make commit us to sowing generously and prudently, so that all who are touched by our parish—now and in generations to come—will know God’s healing powers and grace!

How are we accomplishing this? From the Treasurer’s

report, you heard of the parish’s fiscal steadfastness and your ongoing generosity. Our annual campaign last year was the most ever raised and we’re setting the stage to continue that tradition. Our financial investments remain strong despite market fluctuations and we continue to be blessed by those who remember St. Paul’s in their wills and estate plans.

“From your generosity, St. Paul’s ministries are vibrant and growing. Our campus grounds and numerous facilities continue to receive the attention and care they need so that these sacred spaces continue to be filled with ministries and programs most waking hours of each day. And no parish can accomplish this without the guidance and leadership of passionate and dedicated clergy and staff.”

In looking to 2019, Allan said rather than pursue proposed by-laws changes in the Vestry selection process, the Vestry will broaden and develop the pool of current and future leaders at St. Paul’s.

He provided an overview of preparation and planning for St. Paul’s ReNEWal Inside and Out capital campaign and detailed progress on various

aspects of the campaign priorities and financing.

Allan reported the Campaign Finance Committee recommended and the Vestry approved two favorable lines of credit with First Citizens Bank—one variable and one fixed rate—to allow the church to fund campaign projects in a timely way as needed, using pledge receipts to repay the loans.

Regarding the capital projects, Allan provided additional details and projected the following time lines:

For the 875 West Fifth Street building, from multiple bids, the Vestry, working with the Buildings and Grounds Committee, approved a contract with I.L. Long Construction Company. Long will begin work later in February with a projected completion date of early September.

For work on the 1928 church building, working with Buildings and Grounds, the Vestry has authorized a contract with The Christman Company, a Washington, DC-based general contractor with offices in Greensboro to serve as general contractor to help coordinate the various sub-contractors involved in the 1928 building restoration. With the discovery of some asbestos in the mortar repairs that were made in the mid-1970s, the time line for the work has been extended beyond the original eight-month projection. Work will begin in March and conclude by early 2020.

Timelines for the Dalton Memorial Garden, the carriage house and related campus grounds and signage repairs have yet to be determined but are mostly likely slated for early 2020.

“We expect,” said Allan, “as past construction has shown, that during a portion of this work, our Sunday services will relocate to the Colhoun Room, due to scaffolding within the nave to repair the windows and as the organ and pipes are covered to prevent dust intrusion.

“To inform and update all of you on these construction projects and their impact on such things as service locations and parking, the parish will begin sending out regular emails and letters to keep parishioners apprised of our progress. The parish website will keep members updated as well. Expect the first of these in early March. We hope that with this additional communication that parishioners stay informed. Please know that the Vestry and committees working on these projects are working hard to ensure that members feel minimal impact during this critically-needed restoration.

“It is the Vestry’s hope—actually, it is our parish’s hope—that a successful campaign ensures that St. Paul’s will complete these restoration efforts so that our parish will continue to stand as a sign of God’s healing and serve as a beacon of hope to our community now and for generations to come.”

Senior Warden’s Report

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St. Paul’s ReNEWal Campaign Overview and Update

Campaign Goal and Objectives

Arts and Architecture $7.95 million1928 Historic Church Building 875 West Fifth Street Building Other Minor Capital Projects

Campus Grounds $750,000

Dalton Memorial Garden Historic Carriage House Other General Grounds/Signage

Sustainability $1.3 millionGrowth of Unrestricted Endowment

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Total Campaign Goal $10 million

ReNEWal: Inside and Out. Renewing our faith, our facilities and our commitment to God’s healing in this world.

A highlight of St. Paul’s 2019 Annual Meeting was the official launching of the parish-wide “public phase” of the ReNEWal Capital Campaign by Chairs David and Charlotte Broughton.

Planning and preparation for the $10 million campaign have been underway since late 2017. Campaign priorities include $7.95 million for arts and architecture, $750,000 for campus grounds and $1.3 million for endowment.

David began the presentation by offering thanks. “There is no way that we will be able to say thank you enough to everybody,” he said. “The

list goes on and on and on. To all of you for the support, the encouragement, the commitment and the contributions that you’ve already shown so far, we thank you very, very much.

“This is the first major capital campaign for St. Paul’s in over 15 years,” he continued. “It’s the product of lots of extensive planning over a very long time. A lot of thought and diligence has gone into it. The Vestry authorized the campaign back in the summer and we began soliciting lead gifts last November. Financing has already been secured to help with the construction of the projects.”

After David’s introductory overview of the campaign, Charlotte presented campaign goals and objectives,

summarized in the above chart. David continued the presentation with additional details.

“As you’ve heard and you’ve seen,” he said, “our campaign theme has been ReNEWal: Inside and Out—certainly renewing our facilities, our community, our programs and hopefully our faith. The goal is 10 million dollars. Our time line is November 2018 until September 2019, although we are hoping to close down the campaign by June 30, ideally. In September, we are looking to have a great celebration.”

Pledges to the campaign are confidential and can be fulfilled over three to five years.

“Certainly accelerating pledge fulfillment will help St. Paul’s tremendously,” David

noted. “So as you continue to prayerfully discern we ask that you keep that part of the consideration.”

David emphasized the goal of participation by all parishioners. “We really want to see 100 percent parish-wide participation in this campaign,” he said. “We have approximately 550 pledging units and we hope to see 550

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by Campaign Chairs David and Charlotte Broughton

Campaign Volunteers(to date)

David and Charlotte Broughton, Chairs

Steve AshworthPam and Bill BallGraham BennettKristie and Jonathan Blanco*Jimmy and Grace Broughton*Bruce BrownPat and Hal BrownJennifer and Lee BryanAllan BurrowsChan and Winborne ChandlerRobert ClarkTom ConnorsCharles CorpeningBill DavisDeb and Greg DunnHaywood and Laura EdmundsonSally and Jonathan EngramMorris and Colleen Friedman*Stan and Liz KellyAnnette LynchDavid and Scottie NeillBen and Liz NolandLucy PaynterEd and Vicki RobinsDavid and Lisa RowellJim RuffinJack ScruggsRicky and Sally Shore*Kevin and Emily ShuteGray SmithScott and Lauren Wierman*Kevin and Aimee Williams*

*Campaign Cabinet memberspledges and contributions in this campaign.”

Noting that the campaign is being led by volunteers, David recognized Director of Stewardship Margaret Turner, clergy, staff and “lots of other people” for their support. While displaying a slide listing campaign volunteers, Charlotte added, “We could not be where we are today without

a wealth of volunteers to help get the word out to the whole parish. So thank you.”

Campaign planners had hoped through lead gift solicitations to secure at least 70 percent of the $10 million goal before the February 3 meeting. A high point of the presentation was when Charlotte announced, “As of today, we are at 75 percent of our goal.” After a brief pause, she added, “So we still have 25 percent more to go. Keep the momentum going!”

“Going forward, we have a lot of work to do,” said David. “We’re very excited about where we are. We’re very excited about the momentum. We’re confident we’re going to reach and hopefully exceed the goal. So when called upon, please say yes.”

Campaign Timeline

November ‘17—April ‘18Campaign Planning

Clarify prioritiesSet working goalDevelop case for supportIdentify leaders Set-up infrastructure and gift policies

May ‘18—October ‘18Campaign Preparation

Vestry approves Plan (Aug)Enlist campaign leadersDevelop collateralBegin cultivation effortsCreate communication planHost first Campaign Cabinet meeting (Sep)

November ‘18—January ‘19Quiet Phase

Host cultivation events Hold Town Hall MeetingsImplement communication planBegin soliciting lead giftsHost second Campaign Cabinet meeting (Nov)Host third Campaign Cabinet meeting (Jan)

February ‘19—September ‘19Public Phase

Kick-off at February 3 Annual Meeting70% or more to goalAll parish giftsHost cultivation events Continue communication planHost fourth Campaign Cabinet meeting (Feb)Celebrate in September!

$10,000,000 Goal

$7,500,000 Raised

(75% of Goal)as of

February 3, 2019

For information about St. Paul’s ReNEWal Campaign, contact Margaret Turner, Director of Stewardship, at mturner@stpauls-ws.org or (336) 723-4391, ext. 1210. Campaign volunteers, members of the Vestry and St. Paul’s clergy are also happy to answer campaign-related questions.

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Unsung Hero: Hal Brown For more years than he can remember—he estimates between five and ten— parishioner Hal Brown has spent many of his Wednesday afternoons delivering rearranged altar flowers to parishioners who are home-bound, ill or bereaved and in need of cheering up. Recipients are most often suggested by Senior Adults Minister Anne Rahn, who oversees the ministry.

Altar flowers usually remain in place in the nave through Wednesday. After the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist concludes, Housekeeper Alba Salmeron rearranges the flowers into smaller vases ready for Hal to pick up and deliver.

“Usually, I get to church at about two in the afternoon,” said Hal. “That way, the service is over and Alba has time to put the flowers in the vases. Alba’s my hero. She’s so good, she could be a member of the Flower Guild.”

Upon his arrival at St. Paul’s, Hal’s first stop is usually Anne

Rahn’s office. “At least half the time, Anne Rahn is there to give me the names of three or four people to receive the flowers. Four is the most I can deal with in one afternoon. If Anne’s not available, I’ll go to others on the staff or the clergy to ask for suggestions. If I can’t find anybody, I’ll go to the prayer list.”

About three-quarters of Hal’s deliveries are to parishioners living in retirement communities or at rehabilitation centers. “That’s where most of our people are,” he said. “Every now and then I’ll just see people who look like they would appreciate receiving some flowers and just give one of Alba’s arrangements to them. One week, I had so much on my mind and so many things to do, I just delivered the flowers to the people in a small group Bible study. I just went in there and said, ‘OK, here’s your flowers.’

“A lot of these people I’ve known for years,” he added. “They’re friends. Other times,

Anne will say, ‘This person is new in town. You don’t know them, but they need to be loved.’ So I get to see people I’ve known or want to know, and they appreciate having somebody who will not only bring them flowers from the altar at their church, but take the time to sit down and chat with them.

“I’ve gotten home as late as six o’clock if I delivered to more than one who wants to chat. Sometimes, they just say ‘Thank you,’ and that’s it. Sometimes they’re not well

enough to talk. But when they do talk, I usually have a good time and learn a lot.

“It’s just fun,” Hal added. “I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t fun, and I wouldn’t do it just to deliver flowers and leave. I really love to visit.”

“This ministry is a true calling for Hal,” said Anne. “This is truly his walk with Jesus. He is fabulous at it, and it is a great blessing not only to the people who receive the flowers but to Hal himself. I believe he gets as much out of it as they do.”

Minestrone Soup Order Form

Name:

Phone and/or email:

quarts @$13 each. Check enclosed for $Make your check payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with “Senior Soup” noted in the memo line. Mail your check with this form to Senior Adults Minister Anne Rahn, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Orders are due by Wednesday, March 20.

St. Paul’s Senior Adults will cook a batch of minestrone soup just in time for the NCAA basketball playoffs in March. Proceeds will be used to buy hymnals for the Forsyth County Jail.

The all-vegetable homemade soup will be ready for pick-up outside the kitchen after the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.

Senior Adults to Offer Minestrone Soupservices on Sunday, March 24, or by arrangement with Senior Adults Minister Anne Rahn. The soup, which must be ordered and paid for in advance, is $13 per quart.

Contact Anne at 723-4797 or arahn@stpauls-ws.org. Orders must be received by Wednesday, March 20.

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Vestry Minutes

Highlights

The following are highlights of the January 23, 2019, Vestry Meeting minutes.

Financial Report

Parish Administrator Tom McDowell compared actual 2018 budget numbers to the 2019 projected budget. He answered questions posed by the Vestry, including noting that expenses for the new 875 Building have been included in the 2019 budget. He reviewed the tax status of the 875 Building and explained that while it currently is subject to property tax, once its use is requalified as non-profit, property taxes will cease. The 2019 budget was approved by the Vestry.

Stewardship Campaign

The 2019 Stewardship Campaign was $44,000 under goal; however, money committed was the largest ever raised by St. Paul’s. The Vestry hopes late pledges will continue to be received. St. Paul’s distributed 1,000 pledge packets, received pledges from 557 families with an average pledge of $3,800.

The Vestry noted new Director of Stewardship Margaret Turner has been a huge asset to our parish.

Rector’s Report

The Rev. D. Dixon Kinser requested the Vestry approve two ordination applications

for members of our parish. These were for Katarina Holmgren, a member of St. Paul’s and student at Wake Forest University School of Divinity, and Louis Patrick Mua, a St. Paul’s member and college student who is answering his call to ministry. Both are proceeding through the ordination process for priesthood and both were approved.

Dixon reported the Director of Communications position is still open. Dixon and his team are looking forward to a new round of applicants.

Dixon reported the Vestry elections process will stay the same for the 2019 Vestry election. He and the Vestry

decided to keep the discussion open regarding the suggested change, while exploring ways to encourage more congregational participation in the Vestry election slate.

Senior Warden’s Report

ReNEWal Campaign Chairs David and Charlotte Broughton will update the congregation at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 3. As of January 23, 2019, $6.7 million has been raised.

Joe Opperman is working with our contractors to find the best solutions to solve unexpected asbestos issues. These will add more time and money to the nave project.

Work on the 875 building will begin in mid-February. Scaffolding around the church will go up in March. Worship may be moved temporarily to Colhoun, as the organ will need to be covered and sealed to protect it from the dust during construction.

A new clock and shipping for alterations for the new riddle curtain were requested by Ecclesiastical Arts. Combined projects total $1,100 and were approved by the Vestry.

Other Business

Susan Kelley will replace Dee Ann Robbs as Vestry Secretary and the new church Treasurer is Carter Smith.

TransitionsBirths

Theodore Brooks DyerJanuary 31, 2019

Son of Rachel and Chris Dyer

New Members

Marshal and Martha Lakis

Lela Busey

Heyward and Sherrill Whetsell

Wedding

Roger Lee Winburn, Jr. and Margaret Blue Colhoun

January 19, 2019

Deaths

Charles FinchJanuary 20, 2019

Father of Marley Russell, father-in-law of Stuart Russell,

grandfather of Hale and Helen Russell

George William Coan Mountcastle

January 23, 2019

Edwin Cline GillenwaterJanuary 23, 2019

Brother of Janice Ryan, brother-in-law of Mike Ryan

Hubert Bascom HolmesJanuary 23, 2019

Father of Stewart Holmes, father-in-law of Susan Holmes, grandfather of Stewart, Carter

and Mary Price Holmes

Roy Lee MorrisFebruary 1, 2019

Brother of Gayle Coley, brother-in-law of Turner Coley

Carl Fredrick SchillFebruary 1, 2019

Grandson of Susan Uphoff

Margie Wollett OwensFebruary 3, 2019

Mother of Earl Beasley, mother-in-law of Jennie Beasley

Mary Sartor BartholomewFebruary 12, 2019

Mother of Sallie Capizzi, mother-in-law of Robert Capizzi, grandmother of Harry and Will

Capizzi

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Planned Giving

Reminder

The Faith & Justice Committee’s 2018-19 Lunch and Speaker Series will continue on Thursday, March 28, at 12:15 p.m. in Colhoun A.

The program, “Fierce Conversations About Race and Justice,” will be presented by Nigel Alston, community advocate, motivational speaker and Executive Director of the North Carolina Black Repertory Theater.

Alston will share his insights on race and justice and how conversations that go beyond the superficial level can make a real difference in building relationships. Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations,

Nigel Alston to Present March Faith and Justice Program

writes that the conversation is the relationship. Conversation that is truly robust, passionate and honest can lead to a cultural transformation in our

country today with whites and people of color.

Bring your own lunch. Beverages will be provided. All are welcome.

Retirement plan assets are often considered an attractive option for making a planned gift because they are among the most tax-burdened assets in an estate.* To make a charitable gift of retirement assets to the church, simply complete a new beneficiary designation form naming St. Paul’s as a percentage beneficiary.

This is just one of a number of ways to make a planned gift to St. Paul’s. St. Paul’s 1876 Society honors those who have informed us of their intentions to include St. Paul’s in their plans. For more information about planned giving at St. Paul’s, or to let us know you’ve included the church in your plans, contact Margaret Turner, Director of Stewardship, at mturner@stpauls-ws.org or (336) 723-4391, ext. 1210.

*Not intended to be tax or legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult with legal or tax counsel regarding implications of a specific charitable gift.