Bishop and Chapter met 26 September 2022 in person with 10 of 14 members present. The article Post-pandemic Church Growth Accelerators by Carey Nieuwhof was discussed. Focus on core mission, community and connection, online worship and agility were among the indicators of church health. Minutes from 20 June 2022 were adopted.

From the Dean

• outside care facility Communions (3)
• committee meetings (3)
• 3 funerals
• 1 committal
• 2 memorials (N. Cutler and Elizabeth II)
• 1 wedding
• attended 1 funeral out of town
• Vacancies
  Safe Church Officer
  Synod substitute (16-35)
• vacation 25 July - 21 August
• Staff reviews completed
• Diocesan Finance Committee (2)
• Synod Planning (1)

Decision

• Property committee membership - a revised list of committee members was adopted
• Mechanical retainer - establish an agreement with Carmichael for mechanical contractor services including 2 yearly maintenance visits
• Vote of thanks - to those involved in the execution of the commemoration of her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Financial update - That an update be delivered on Sunday, 02 October

Information and Discussion

Funds for restoration - Source Alliance has begun preparing the case for support for a campaign addressing the results of the Building Conditions and Issues Report. We should expect a completion of the feasibility study by early spring 2023.

Reports

Treasurer - offerings are down and expenses are up as we move out of pandemic restrictions. Deficit of about $42,000 Total income is $60,047 behind budget target. Finance and Administration recommending providing congregation with more detailed information

Property - lightning protection system repaired ($7000); 2 trees removed due to disease, shed break in with theft of equipment ($200)

Health and Pastoral Care - Health Ministry is attempting to stay on top of issues, Health Ministry will meet in the near future

Finance and Administration - successful tour guide season, work on Cathedral staffing policies and current employment challenges,, chair of Stewardship Team and safe church officer still vacant, considering issues of third party liability insurance for groups using facilities

Welcome and Hospitality - new chair with committee to be built. Corn boil was on 11 September

Communications - $400 collected for souvenirs over the summer. Souvenirs available to view at Cathedral purchased at the office

Christian Formation - Life in the Eucharist with six participants - First Communion 20 November, Dante’s Inferno study group, Godly Play resumed 25 September.

Upcoming

• Prayers for Truth and Reconciliation - 30 September
• Thanksgiving - 09 October
• Farraline Place fund-raising dinner - 15 October
• Diocesan Synod 05 November 2022 (Cathedral)
• Ordination 20 November 2022
• Sunday worship 8, 10:30 a.m.. 4:00 p.m. every other Sunday

GMH