Bishop and Chapter met on 21 May 2024 with 11 of 12 members present, Archbishop Edwards, chair. Minutes of 13 March, and special purpose meetings 09 April, 24 April, 01 May were adopted. An article entitled “5 Ways to Minimize the Stress of Pastor and Employee Evaluations” by Sarai Rice was referenced. Congregations often evaluate the work of staff in ways that lead to a lot of stress. Fortunately, the church can do better.
PRESENTATION - Future Fredericton Cathedral Foundation
Canon Charles Ferris and Tom Maston shared with Chapter work done thus far by the advisory group exploring foundation possibilities for the future Cathedral operations on behalf of: Melissa Dawe, Jean-Paul Desjardins, Bruce Eddy, Charles Ferris, Bill Jones, John Leroux, Lori Mais-McCord, Tom Maston, and Vanessa Youssef. Four recommendations to begin as soon as possible 1) Name and federally incorporate the foundation; 2) Make assets available for a financial campaign to acquire further restoration funds. Transfer maintenance funds to establish an endowment. A congregational meeting to amend the Restoration Fund By-Law will be required. 3) Begin work with all parties to develop an initial operating agreement 4) Approve transfer of Cathedral property to the new foundation
CORRESPONDENCE
P. Shepherdson - communication from the Diocesan Synod re financial assistance with Memorial Hall chair lift replacement project
FROM THE DEAN
Cathedral
• the Dean offered a written report of Cathedral ministry activity since 13 March including the intention of vacation 08 July- 04 August 2024. Note that annual staff reviews will be scheduled in June
Diocesan
• 2 meetings of Synod Finance Committee; 1 Bishop’s Counsel
Up-coming
• Cathedral staff reviews during June; 3 committals scheduled; wedding 06 July (Smith/Demerchant); Diocesan Synod is 02 Nov
DECISION
• Cathedral Foundation - approve the name and consent in principle to the transfer of property. Current maintenance assets to be transferred
• Hall chair lift- that the lift be replaced (approx $30,000). Funding: Hall Renovation Fund, Guild of St. Joseph, Diocesan Synod and an appeal for contributions
• Restoration Fund Committee - appointed - R. Crowe, G. Hall, G. Young-Morris, C. MacDonald, J. Mahar, A. Decken (See By-Law s.6)
• Interim cleaning services - that we engage Crystal Clean Maintenance
• Food cupboard - approval to Mothers’ Union to install a food cupboard on the Green in consultation with the Property Committee
REPORTS
Nominating - Chapter will need to express its will on current vacancies (Committees on Worship, Christian Formation, Vice-Chair)
Buildings and Property - current projects: hall chair lift ($30,000), unexpected hall boiler repair ($8500); cathedral sprinkler flushing 17-21 June ($60,000), interim cleaning and maintenance arrangements
Communications - invitation to any who would like to be involved especially with writing and on-going website needs
Finance and Administration - Safe Church initiatives underway, sexton search, tour guides to hire for July/August
Christian Formation - “Living with Dying,” Thy Kingdom Come 2024
Health / Pastoral Care - blood pressure clinics possible, tea in April
Mission / Outreach - some casual questions about future mission trips
Welcome Hospitality - Sunday refreshments main focus
Worship - meeting this week, summer music series coming together
Treasurer - April YTD Revenue $193,602 Expense $190,240
UPCOMING
• Congregational Meeting - Sunday, 16 June 2024 following 10:30 a.m. worship - Agenda: amendment of Restoration Fund By-Law
• Next meeting - 18 June 2024
GMH
