Bishop and Chapter met in the evening of 08 April 2025 with 9 of 12 present. An article “7 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2025" was discussed noting ways in which we see evidence in our own church and ministry. Minutes of 16 March 2025 were adopted. Consideration of minutes of 11 March 2025 delayed to next meeting.
FROM THE DEAN
• the usual summary of Cathedral and Diocesan ministry engagement since the last meeting was provided
• Lenten lectionary study concluded with plans for a similar study programme during the Easter season, Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.
• Certificate in Stewardship study concludes Wednesday, 09 April
• workshop for church officers Saturday, 05 April. Notes provided on items that warrant our attention. A presentation on the Camp Medley pool replacement project
Up-coming
• Holy Week and Easter worship planning in progress
CORRESPONDENCE
Safe Church Officer resignation - from Dianne Wilkins, 12 March
ARISING
• Chapter Orientation - will be held Saturday, 08 May 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
DECISION
• 2026 Belize Mission - endorsement of plans for trip March of 2026
• Chapter member - recommend the Bishop appoint Tom Fetter
• 2024 Financials - finalized version accepted (Annual Report revised)
REPORTS
Fredericton Cathedral Foundation - process exploring the possibility of a public foundation to support the Cathedral into the future continues. Nothing specific to report with next steps by the City of Fredericton awaited
Nominating - Tom Fetter has agreed to have his name stand for appointment to Bishop and Chapter filling one vacancy
Welcome and Hospitality - two projects in process: name tag Sunday and newcomer’s package. The customary Simple Soup Supper on Maundy Thursday, 17 April, 5:30 p.m.
Health / Pastoral Care - Some interest has been expressed in First Aid training (Fall 2025?) with minimum of 10 required. Medley Tea - 05 May, 2:00 p.m.. Signage placed for Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s). Hospital visitors met 20 March.
Property - digital thermostats have been installed in Cathedral. Plan to work toward safe church requirements. Consideration of memorial artifacts pending. Meeting with the Sexton with recommendation of extending initial employment probation period for an additional three months as we work on expectations
Mission / Outreach - Monthly Monday outreach guest numbers continue to increase. Good news that several have expressed interest in a Belize mission trip for next year. Safe Church position descriptions and risk assessments submitted for three areas of oversight
Treasurer - March financials: Revenue $55,290 - Expenses $49,606. To 31 March expense exceeds income (-$6,120). Final financials for 2024 now included in the revised 2025 Annual Report. Receipt of several income sources, including green energy rebate from 2024 furnace installation, HST rebate, anticipated grant income and unanticipated gifts. Investigating a possible change in financial institution in order to provide improved services. Continue to pursue change in current VISA cards
UPCOMING
• Holy Week and Easter - 13-21 April 2025
GMH
