Bishop and Chapter met on 22 January 2025 with 10 of 12 members present. An article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership by Ken Sloane - “10 Ways to Turn Off Your Donors” was discussed. Examples of each of the ways were considered and a follow-up next to identify some positive steps that could be taken towards change. Minutes of 22 January 2025 were adopted as circulated.
FROM THE DEAN
Cathedral
- a usual summary was provided. Highlighted were attendance at a pastor’s luncheon hosted by JoyFM; Conference of North American Deans in May; staff breakfast on 03 February; stewardship learning group continues on selected Wednesdays with completion by early April; submission of Cathedral statistical return to Synod completed. An invitation to Kathleen’s Snow’s installation as Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union has been received
Up-coming
- Annual Meeting 16 March 2025
ARISING
- Chapter By-Law revision re Secretary - one last signature and Bishop’s approval before coming into force
- Safe Church - 31 March deadline for risk assessments and position profiles
- Annual reports - waiting on budget and financials
DECISION
- 2025 Draft Budget - adoption of the current draft to be presented to the Annual Meeting: Revenue $690,008 / Expenses $689,734
- 2025 Conference of North American Deans - a decision to provide funds necessary for attendance. (Note: not included in the current 2025 draft budget)
REPORTS
Fredericton Cathedral Foundation - City Council virtual Cathedral tour held 10 February. Next steps will include decisions by the City and Diocese, appointment of the Board, visioning and negotiated agreements
Nominating - one nomination of a needed 6 for Synod delegates; one Chapter position open for nomination; two offers for nomination for a second Chapter term
Finance and Administration - recent meetings unsuccessful with conflicting schedules. Monitoring safe church deadlines
Communications - “Not just on Sundays“ article. Welcome package
Welcome and Hospitality - current projects: welcome package, name tag Sunday, safe church training completed by all but two
Health / Pastoral Care - Automatic Electronic Defibrilator purchased and being installed in the Hall. First Aid training being considered
Worship - sacristy guild has replaced communion cruets due to a crack in the handle of one
Property - progress on to do’s continues. Considerable adjustments needed on Cathedral new furnace setup, so far cost covered by installation. New heating circulation pump failed/replaced
Mission / Outreach - Monday programme reached 86 individuals served in January. $1000 from New Maryland United. 120 bus tickets from Fredericton Transit ($300). Invitation to express interest in a future mission trip to Belize made on 16 February
Christian Formation - committee continues to meet without a chair
Treasurer - Process of replacing current VISA cards for online access continues with difficulty. January financials: Revenue: $47,767 Expenses: $46,098. Awaiting review by LeBlanc Scott CPA
UPCOMING
• Next meeting - 11 March 2025
• Pancake Supper - 04 March 2025
• Annual Meeting - 16 March 2025 GMH