Bishop and Chapter met 16 May 2022 by video conference with 10 of 13 members present. There was discussion of an article by the Dean titled: “Looking back and forth.” Looking to the past is much easier than looking forward but the decisions we make today will influence the future. Adoption of minutes of the March meeting was deferred to the next meeting.
From the Dean
A brief summary of activity since the last meeting:
- Two Communions at Farraline Place
- Diocesan Finance Committee
- leadership vacancies include Hospitality Committee, Safe Church Officer and Synod Substitute (16-35 yrs)
- Monday lectionary studies continue through Easter
- advertising currently for tour 2022 tour guides
- Easter Day attendance at about 200
- update on honorary clergy
- issue with office file synchronization has been solved
- in the process of a design refresh of the weekly email. A problem receiving mailings seems is being experienced by some.
Decision
Investment account - Creation of an Investors Edge account for the purpose of trading a specific block of stocks on behalf of a Cathedral group
Discussion
Future restoration - the recently received report on condition and issues regarding the Cathedral focuses on necessary work to be considered a priority, listing with advice on the urgency of those renovations and repairs. The Report will be shared with the congregation before summer with the hopes of accompanying it with some interpretation and an opportunity for informed discussion.
With the involvement of our Bishop, some consideration is being given to the kind of professional support needed for such a project and to date one informal interview has been conducted exploring those ends. Decision on if and when action will be taken will follow.
Reports
Treasurer - work continues as we fine-tune accounting now using new accounting software – modifying reporting templates and adjusting processes. Expenses over income was about $630 in the month of April. To 30 April expenses exceed revenue by $28,630 with offerings about $27,000 below what was budgeted / expected. Establishing the Investors Edge Trading account. Canada Employment Wage Subsidy diocesan surveys continue to be submitted each month but no additional payments are expected
Property - no Committee meeting to report. Several conversations and connections during the past several months
Christian Formation - a recent meeting dealt with some informal evaluation and review of Lenten programming. The Committee now looks ahead to Thy Kingdom Come and summer
Communications - a recent meeting discussed the issue of compensations for video live streaming for outside groups. Articles and items of interest are always needed for the website – writers welcome
Worship - a meeting is being planned conscious of some upcoming opportunities and continuing re-evaluation of our pandemic status
Health Ministry - Parish Nurse Sarah Ecker is currently on a medical leave. Specific circumstances not known at this time.
Administration and Finance - advertisement for tour guides. Work will continue on narrative budget and staff employee handbook.
Correspondence
- That we convey our congratulations to Wayne Squibb on the occasion of his receiving an honorary doctorate of letters degree from the University of new Brunswick on 26 May 2022.
- That we offer our thanks to the donor, whose wish is to remain anonymous, of $15,000 for the Cathedral sound system upgrade project.
Upcoming
- Thy Kingdom Come - 26 May - 05 June
- Day of Pentecost and conclusion of Bishop’s Pilgrimage 05 June
- Tentative meetings: 20 June, 19 September
GMH
