Summary of Consistory Meeting on October 14,2019
The meeting began with Devotions, Secretary minutes and Treasurer’s reports.
There was discussion of memorial gifts on behalf of Vera Anderson and it was decided the money will be placed in the memorial fund and handled by the Memorial Team.
There were questions and discussion as to the funds from the Cherry Tree. A list of suggested possibilities was presented.
Information was updated on the food pantry.
Ministry Team presentations are scheduled to inform the congregation what each team does and members on each team.
A church usage document is continued to be worked on.
Ways to grow the church were discussed. The Christian Ed Ministry Team and Membership Ministry Team have had numerous discussions on this and offer the congregation to join in.
The 2020 church schedule was presented and anyone planning a special event or service to get it into the office to be included on the proposed schedule.
It was noted the Kiel Christmas parade is November30. Anyone interested in putting together a float should contact the office.
Staff and Ministry Team reports were given.
Thanksgiving Eve service is at Bethlehem UCC at 7pm.
A report on the progress of the repairs of the tower clock. A written agreement with the city is in the works to define shared costs of repairs. Oktoberfest was a success and enjoyed by many.
Staff reviews are in progress.
Special envelopes in the pews will continue into 2020.
Discussion was held on sharing information from the consistory meeting in the bulletin, Lamplighter and online. It was deemed a good idea with caution to ensure confidential information not be included.
The next Communion Sunday will be November 3 and the next Consistory meeting is November 11 at 6:30pm.
The meeting ended with the Lord’s Prayer.
There was discussion of memorial gifts on behalf of Vera Anderson and it was decided the money will be placed in the memorial fund and handled by the Memorial Team.
There were questions and discussion as to the funds from the Cherry Tree. A list of suggested possibilities was presented.
Information was updated on the food pantry.
Ministry Team presentations are scheduled to inform the congregation what each team does and members on each team.
A church usage document is continued to be worked on.
Ways to grow the church were discussed. The Christian Ed Ministry Team and Membership Ministry Team have had numerous discussions on this and offer the congregation to join in.
The 2020 church schedule was presented and anyone planning a special event or service to get it into the office to be included on the proposed schedule.
It was noted the Kiel Christmas parade is November30. Anyone interested in putting together a float should contact the office.
Staff and Ministry Team reports were given.
Thanksgiving Eve service is at Bethlehem UCC at 7pm.
A report on the progress of the repairs of the tower clock. A written agreement with the city is in the works to define shared costs of repairs. Oktoberfest was a success and enjoyed by many.
Staff reviews are in progress.
Special envelopes in the pews will continue into 2020.
Discussion was held on sharing information from the consistory meeting in the bulletin, Lamplighter and online. It was deemed a good idea with caution to ensure confidential information not be included.
The next Communion Sunday will be November 3 and the next Consistory meeting is November 11 at 6:30pm.
The meeting ended with the Lord’s Prayer.
