Annual report 2014

THE ANNUAL REPORT 2014 ANNUAL MEETING ¬ SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 ¬ 10:30AM

750 MAIN STREET ¬ WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 781 891-6012

THE REV. SARA H. IRWIN, RECTOR www.christchurchwaltham.org

Christ Church Waltham is a welcoming Episcopal community brought together in

our common worship of God and united in our desire to seek and serve Christ in al l persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves.

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C o n t e n t s

Christ Church Vision Statement 4

Agenda 5

Annual Report Minutes 6

Report of the Rector 2015 9

Music Program Report 10

Senior Warden’s Report 11

Junior Warden’s Report 13

Children’s Programming 14

Outreach Report 17

Grandma’s Pantry 18

Grandma’s Attic 19

Fieldstone Dinner & Silent Auction 20

Diaper Depot 20

Adult Christian Formation 22

Altar Guild 23

Building and Grounds Report 23

Lawn & Garden Update 24

Building Use 25

Ladies’ Evening Group 25

Fellowship and Coffee Ministries 26

Stewardship Report 26

Capital Campaign Report 28

Report of the Nominating Committee 29

Parish Statistics 30

Treasurer’s Report 31

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C h r i s t C h u r c h V i s i o n S t a t e m e n t We envision a church:

1. That welcomes all newcomers and encourages fellowship through social events and opportunities for outreach and service, collaborating with others in service of the common good.

2. That strives for justice and peace among all people; that gives our time, treasure, and talents to serve vulnerable populations such as the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison.

3. That values the liturgy and worship of the Episcopal Church; that is both grounded in tradition and open to the world.

4. That nurtures an active prayer life and encourages spiritual growth in Communion with God.

5. That fosters the clarification of Christian thinking through study, reflection, and discussion; that recognizes these pursuits as vital to the practice of Christian charity and humility in a broken world.

6. That is committed to growing a vibrant and diverse Christian community; that develops its resources to follow God’s call.

7. That has reverence for the earth as God’s own creation and uses its resources rightly in the service of others; that advocates for responsible stewardship of the earth locally and globally.

8. That celebrates the gifts of every phase of the journey of life and appreciates the contributions of everyone, from our youngest to our oldest members.

9. That appreciates music in worship and seeks to include musical contributions from all members of the community.

10. That stewards the legacy of our historic building; that opens our doors to host other communities of faith; that invites all to share our grounds as a place of beauty and peace in the heart of Waltham.

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A g e n d a 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Prayer 3. Conversation about Ministry 2015 In 2014, a team from the parish vestry engaged in interviews with members of the

conversation to discuss our hopes for ministry. This Mutual Ministry Review conversation lead reaffirmed our focus in attentiveness to four themes: Community, our Building, Children’s Ministries, and Outreach. For our conversation today, please join the conversation one one of these four topics. Questions for discussion:

What activities would you like to see Christ Church commit to in this area over the next year?

What role can you play in supporting these activities? What support would we need from others in the congregation? Discussion of Reports

See packet of reports and information. Presenters will be available in the order reports appear.

4. New Business n Accept Minutes from Annual Meeting for 2013 n Nominations & Election of Parish Officers

6. Prayers for the dead 2015 Robert McCullough, Julia Kerr, Dorothy Badger, Eileen Chipman, Jim Hewitt, Dan

Heighton, Tom Shaw 7. Adjourn

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A n n u a l R e p o r t M i n u t e s Michele Driscoll

I. Call to Order: The annual meeting was called to order on January 26, 2014 at 11:00am with 45 members of the congregation in attendance.

II. Opening Prayer: The Rev. Sara Irwin read a Prayer for a Church Meeting from the Book of Common Prayer to open.

III. Discussion of Reports: We flipped the agenda items “Discussion of Reports” and “Vision Discussion” in order to allow maximum time for reflection on our Vision Statement. Reports appeared in the Annual Report 2013 which was distributed in advance and available in hard copy the day of the meeting. They were not read aloud but authors and leaders took questions concerning the reports at the meeting.

IV. Nominations & Election of Parish Officers: n Nominations were as follows: Victoria Sundgren for Senior Warden, Sasha

Killewald for Junior Warden, Sarah Staley for Clerk, Chris Jensen for Treasurer. For Vestry members, Pam Hopkins and Michael Mailman were nominated for regular 3 year terms and Christine Dutt to fill out Sasha’s term ending in 2016. The vestry nominations were voted as a slate. The slate was elected as stated above.

n Mike Balulescu, Andrea Shirley and Sasha Killewald were nominated as deanery representatives. Jonathan Duce and Mike Balulescu were nominated as delegates to diocesan convention, with Andrea Shirley and Victoria Sundgren as Alternates. These representatives were also voted on and accepted as stated above.

n Thank you gifts were given to Jonathan Duce and Michele Driscoll in appreciation for their time on the vestry.

V. Signing of the book: New members were invited to sign the parish membership book; afterwards they were invited to stand and introduce themselves to the congregation.

VI. Vision Discussion: We used this time as an opportunity to talk about our vision for Christ Church. Using the Vision Statement as a talking point, those in attendance were invited to gather around areas of interest. After a period of small group discussion people shared a little of what they had talked about. We envision a church:

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1. That welcomes all newcomers and encourages fellowship through social events and opportunities for outreach and service, collaborating with others in service of the common good. This group contained some of the new members and helped to give a new comer’s perspective. The nametags were mentioned as helpful. Ideas included community potluck suppers, a coffee house and a new comer’s specific dinner. Involvement in existing ongoing activities such as Game Night, Greeters and serving at the Community Day Center were seen as helpful.

2. That strives for justice and peace among all people; that gives our time, treasure, and talents to serve vulnerable populations such as the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Reviewed our current outreach programs and questioned whether we should be doing more or focusing more on what we are already doing. Once again the Community Day Center was mentioned as an important and underserved area of involvement.

3. That values the liturgy and worship of the Episcopal Church; that is both grounded in tradition and open to the world. Mentioned was the idea of doing other services that are a part of our tradition beyond the Sunday morning service.

4. That nurtures an active prayer life and encourages spiritual growth in Communion with God. Mentioned were the various prayer options that are available for ordinary time: Morning Prayer, Vespers, and Compline.

5. That fosters the clarification of Christian thinking through study, reflection, and discussion; that recognizes these pursuits as vital to the practice of Christian charity and humility in a broken world. Education available for different schedules making it more manageable to get involved, dinner as part of getting together and discussion centered on current events “using scripture as a lens.”

6. That is committed to growing a vibrant and diverse Christian community; that develops its resources to follow God’s call. Encouraging everyone to “try-‐‑on” an aspect of church involvement that they had not previously been involved in; giving people a chance to branch out.

7. That has reverence for the earth as God’s own creation and uses its resources rightly in the service of others; that advocates for responsible stewardship of the earth locally and globally. Green things such as a compost machine,

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more insulation and restoring the garden in the spring, possibly tying to an educational program.

8. That celebrates the gifts of every phase of the journey of life and appreciates the contributions of everyone, from our youngest to our oldest members. Pastoral Care for those that can’t get to church, as they are still a part of our community. Questioned what more we might be able to do for this group. Taking more opportunities to introduce newcomers throughout the year. 8th grade and high school age kids need more focus.

9. That appreciates music in worship and seeks to include musical contributions from all members of the community. Mentioned was the growing choir, their expanding repertoire; suggested was an Organ Committee specifically responsible for the maintenance of the organ.

10. That stewards the legacy of our historic building; that opens our doors to host other communities of faith; that invites all to share our grounds as a place of beauty and peace in the heart of Waltham.

VII. New Business: Acceptance of Minutes from the 2013 Annual Meeting: Minutes were accepted as presented.

VIII. Prayers for the dead 2013: Prayers were said for those we lost this year.

IX. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.

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R e p o r t o f t h e R e c t o r 2 0 1 5 Rev. Sara Irwin

Sitting down to write this report for you for the tenth time (the anniversary of our ten years of work together will be September 15), I’m always so grateful for all the ways in which you are so generous with each other and with this parish. Writing this year I am thrilled and excited that we have met our astonishingly ambitious 2015 pledge goal. St Francis of Assisi talked about being a fool for Christ. If any of us in 2012 had said we’d increase our stewardship giving by more than thirty percent in the space of two years, they would have been told in no uncertain terms they were just a fool. But here we are, and wow.

There were a lot of “wow” moments this year. Of course, the narthex, which literally brought tears to my eyes. We had the biggest ever participation in our Lenten small group educational series on the The Restoration Project. We listened to the movement of God in each others’ lives in those conversations, and came nearer to each other as well.

The vestry had its first ever “retreat retreat” for our annual time together, spending the day at Bethany House of Prayer, allowing us to reflect on how the Spirit had been weaving Her way through our conversations. A pivotal time I think for all of us on vestry was our conversations about the possibility of hiring a part time director of religious education. Though the search overall wasn’t successful, it was a grace-‐‑filled time of listening to each other, both in the vestry and in the team that did interviews and imagined together what the person might bring. I’m hopeful that the time might be right in 2015. Our Spring Arts Night was so much fun, and a great way to see God’s gifts in the lives of the performers. Kira Cohn’s pogo stick rendition of Happy was definitely a highlight of the year.

I’m grateful that our building has continued to offer home to so many different ministries and (ad)ventures. January of 2014 did begin on a sad note for our friends at St Peter’s, who experienced a split in their congregation, leading to half or so forming a new community in Belmont. I am grateful to the Diocese of Massachusetts for providing grant funds to enable St Peter’s to continue to meet the bulk of their financial responsibility to Christ Church. I was also glad that many members of St Peter’s joined us when we welcomed Bishop Shaw on his last visitation to the parish in March, and that many continue to join us for our Holy week Services.

I am so grateful for Victoria Sundgren and Sasha Killewald, wardens extraordinaire who keep me focused and attentive to so much. Our lay led compline series has been a great example of the vocation of the whole church to prayer, and the musical gifts of Jerome Fung are a constantly unfolding gift to the church. I’m also thrilled to have

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Christine Dutt working with our expanded older kids offerings and partnership with Good Shepherd Watertown and Erin Jensen continuing to lead our younger kids’ programs (as well as being a parent leader in the older kids’ organizing!). We would not have had a fraction of the growth we have seen over the last number of years without her steadiness and spirit. Meanwhile, I continue to be so thankful for the continual and kind presence of those who have kept things going all along, Sally and Cathy and all of the longtime members who “remember when.”

In 2015 I also began some new projects in my work as a priest in the wider world. I’ve now spent a whole year on the Commission on Ministry, the diocesan group tasked with working with those who are applying for and preparing for ordination. I’ve written pieces for the Waltham News Tribune on a more regular basis for holidays. I continue to serve on the Parmenter Housing board, which runs two affordable housing complexes for older women, and help here and there for the diocesan Life Together intern program.

I was sad to say goodbye to David Collins, but grateful for all the new things Cheryl is teaching us. And to say that I’m pleased to have Jaime Bonney in the office doesn’t come close to articulating how much I appreciate her! And, of course, I couldn’t close the report by mentioning my sadness at losing Jim Hewitt and Tom Shaw this year. In very different ways these two men shaped my priesthood and leadership, and I know that they dwell in light eternal with all the saints.

Mu s i c P r o g r a m R e p o r t

Cheryl Forest Morganson

2014 was a year of transition for the music ministry here at Christ Church. After 3 great years of energetic service, the Church bid a fond farewell to David Collins as head of the music ministry, and I (Cheryl Forest Morganson) stepped into his rather large organist'ʹs shoes.

The 10am choir has continued to be the foundation of the music ministry. On a given Sunday, we average 9 or 10 singers. The group is currently focusing on basic choral technique and musicianship training. If you'ʹve been thinking about joining us, this is a fantastic time to do so! You don'ʹt need to know a quarter note from a quaver, or a fricative from a forte. If you sing in the shower or car, that is all that is necessary!

A hearty "ʺthank you!"ʺ is due to the choir for their help in overhauling the choir library. While such found treasures as the 1970s-‐‑era "ʺWhistle for the Lord"ʺ anthem (complete

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with extended whistling solo) might not ever show up in a Sunday service, it was awesome to see a solid choir library underneath some dust bunnies.

The Christ Church Bell Choir rang out mightily at Christmas Eve. If you are interested in joining that group, please talk to Cheryl. The ultimate plan would be to perform once a month.

The children'ʹs choir performed a number of times as an extension of their Godly Play activities.Thanks are in order to Roger Jermyn, Michelle Hache, and Erin Jensen for their leadership in getting the kids ready to perform.

We enjoyed the musical contributions of several soloists throughout the year. Soloists included Jeanne Dorismond Pocius on trumpet, Jerome Fung on organ, and Steve Tadeo and friends for the Pentecost service. For the All-‐‑Souls jazz mass, we enjoyed the smooth stylings of Norm Faramelli on saxophone (whom we also were glad to welcome at Pentecost). Additionally, Longy graduate students Alan Uhler (bass) and Dylan Jack (drums) rounded out the combo.

Going forward, the Christ Church music ministry wishes to welcome and enable all of the instrumentalists of the church to perform, no matter what age or level of experience. Youth or child musicians are particularly invited to step up and offer their musical gifts to the glory of God.

Finally, the music ministry would like to extend our most exuberant thanks to Laura Stettner, Victoria Sundgren'ʹs mother. David and Jerome had strongly advocated for necessary organ repairs above and beyond the typical maintenance for quite some time. Unfortunately, funds were an issue. Through her generosity in loving memory of Edward Stettner, the repairs will be finished by the Andover Organ Company as of Sunday, January 18th, 2015.

S e n i o r W a r d e n ’ s R e p o r t

Victoria Sundgren

What a wonderful way to finish up the year with the reopening of our beautifully restored Narthex! I am so pleased that we are finally able to welcome everyone to the church with such a lovely space. To me, this has been a great year and the completion of this major project was just one example of the many ways the church has grown and thrived.

I’ve truly enjoyed working with the rest of the Vestry this past year and I want to thank them for their work. We’ve continued to make some changes in how we do things

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behind the scenes—writing or rewriting documents such as the Personnel Handbook, the Vestry Job Description, the How to Do Everything at Christ Church Binder as well as putting together documentation on how our new Finance Committee will work in conjunction with the Treasurer. We’ve also continued to think about our relationships with each other—vestry members, Rector and congregation—through the Mutual Ministry Review. Special thanks to Sasha Killewald, Christine Dutt and Sarah Staley for all their tireless work on these projects. And to our outgoing Treasurer, Chris Jensen, for all his hard work. I’d also like to thank our new office administrator, Jaime Bonney, who has done a spectacular job of organizing us and keeping us on track.

On a more spiritual note, I’ve enjoyed the new compline services this past year. While small (but growing!) these have been a beautiful and peaceful way to end the day—a real blessing in a busy world. Thank you to the members of the choir who have led these services. Thank you also to Anna Jones who spoke from the heart at the Domestic Violence Awareness Service in October that was held in conjunction with REACH. And a big Thank You to our Rector, Rev. Sara. Your sermons and weekly E-‐‑Crier meditations have provided inspiration to us all!

Thank you also to the many people who have made our fellowship events so much fun! Thanks especially to Suzanne Hughes and the rest of the crew for a very successful Fieldstone dinner and auction. Thanks also for the many people who have helped with the picnics, softball games, B-‐‑Safe, Ladies Evening Group, and other events. And a big thanks to Erin Jensen, the Sunday school teachers and kids and our music director, Cheryl Morganson, for such a creative Christmas Pageant—what a treat!

Many thanks also go the the many volunteers for all our outreach projects, especially to Sally Lobo, Cathy Hughes, Anna Jones, Maureen and Bill Fowler, and Emma and Rob Atwood.

Our church also has a new look-‐‑ both online and outside. I’d like to thank Jessica and Mike Mailman and Byron Garcia for their work on the website which was totally revamped this year. And while one can thank Jonathan Duce for his many contributions to the church, I don’t know if everyone is aware of how much help he provided to the Meadowscaping group which brought a bit more nature and natural education to our grounds.

I’m looking forward to the new year and spending time with you all—it’s a blessing to be a member of this church!

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J u n i o r W a r d e n ’ s R e p o r t Alexandra Killewald

One of my favorite aspects of the Christ Church community is the blend we have of long-‐‑time members and brand-‐‑new faces. This year, I am particularly proud of the work that the congregation and vestry have done to make it easier for new members to take on leadership roles. In many cases, this means documenting in writing how to perform particular tasks: we have new sheets for the counters, a new vestry member job description, more written guidance for the treasurer, and a handbook for new altar servers. Special thanks to Christine Dutt for her ongoing work on our “How to Do Everything at Christ Church” handbook. Of course, all of this work would be useless without the brave souls who this year stepped into new ministries and leadership positions.

This year we also undertook a variety of efforts to discern the priorities and vision of our congregation. During our Mutual Ministry Review, parishioners shared both their impressions of Christ Church’s core identity and their visions for the future. Thank you to Sarah Staley for leading this process, to Andrea Shirley and Pam Hopkins for conducting discussions, and to all who participated. Our discussions continued during stewardship. I appreciate the spiritual framework that Anna Jones brought to this year’s efforts, leading us to consider our pledges of time, talent, and treasure in the context of offering our whole selves—our barriers, our gratitude, and our holy commitment—to God. Our newly-‐‑formed Finance Committee, led by Byron Garcia, will be working actively alongside vestry in 2015 to consider how we can best use our financial resources to reach toward our goals and ensure the financial stability of Christ Church.

Many of our ministries continued in 2014, including Diaper Depot, Thanksgiving baskets, lunches at the Community Day Center, partnership with B-‐‑SAFE, formation for adults and children, coffee hour, and many more. We also enjoyed special events, including the Fieldstone Dinner, the pancake supper, and a Mardi Gras concert. We experimented with new events, including spring and fall barbeques to mark the end and beginning of the church school year, and a monthly compline service.

It was a fitting end to 2014 to see the work on our narthex completed. Many thanks to all those who contributed financially to the capital campaign and their time to the oversight of this project, especially Jonathan Duce. The restored narthex symbolizes, to me, our efforts to offer an inviting welcome to all those who walk through our doors. The same is true for our electronic “face”—our website. I am grateful to all those who contributed images and text to the redesign of our website this spring, and especially to Jessica and Michael Mailman for their leadership.

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I am made more aware each month of the myriad ways that the members of our community contribute to the work that we do here. I would especially like to thank outgoing vestry members Andrea Shirley, Louise Wilkes, and treasurer Chris Jensen, who have brought their grace and wisdom to the leadership of Christ Church. Special gratitude is also due to Victoria Sundgren and Rev. Sara Irwin, for their strong, calm leadership and their openness to the evolving nature of our community. Lastly, I am grateful for the energy and innovation that new staff members Jaime Bonney and Cheryl Forest Morganson have brought to the Office Administrator and Minister of Music positions.

I am excited to see where 2015 takes Christ Church. It has been a pleasure to serve as junior warden this year.

C h i l d r e n ’ s P r o g r a mm i n g

Erin Jensen & Christine Dutt

We have had a very exciting and productive year. For our Pre-‐‑K through Grade 3 classes we use Godly Play curriculum. Godly Play is a Montessori based religious education program used to educate our children about stories from the Bible and various liturgical actions. The children and storyteller sit in a circle on the floor and the storyteller shares the story using the Godly Play materials. The children are active participants and encouraged to “wonder” about the great mystery of God'ʹs gift of life on Earth. Last winter and spring we focused on the parables, lent and the Season of Easter. This fall we focused on stories from the Old Testament. The focus for 2014 was to build a community amongst the children and between the children and the storytellers. One new story was purchased—The Greatest Parable—and was used for the evening Lenten education class. It will be incorporated into the classroom curriculum this spring. We plan to continue this effort by acquiring materials for new lessons in 2015.

We offered both a Lenten and fall education series for children that ran simultaneous to the adult education series and included 5 to 6 evenings in each session. In late summer we interviewed for the position of a part-‐‑time Director of Religious Education. Unfortunately we did not secure a candidate before the school year began. Efforts on this will hopefully continue in 2015. We finished off the year with the seventh annual Nativity Play, complete with a new script. It was wonderful to see the “children” of all ages in our parish participate in the great performance.

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In summary, we currently offer curriculum based programming for ages 3-‐‑14 in addition to a toddler room. The curriculum based programming consists of four separate classes: Pre-‐‑K & Kindergarten, Grade 1-‐‑3, and Grade 4-‐‑5, and Grades 6-‐‑8. During a typical month at Christ Church, the children attend the children’s liturgy with the congregation on the first Sunday. For the remaining Sundays we offer two curriculum based sessions and a music program for Godly Play. If fully attended the combined classrooms would have over 40 children. The Pre-‐‑K & K room continues to thrive and grow. It has a roster of 10 children with an average of 6-‐‑8 children attending each class. The Grade 1-‐‑3 room continues to be a cornerstone for the Godly Play program with 10 regular attendees. The Grade 4-‐‑5 and 6-‐‑8 classes each average 4-‐‑5 children in attendance. The toddler room has 5 regular attendees.

We are very blessed to have all the teachers and volunteers that we do in the various classrooms. Many thanks to all of the teachers, doorkeepers and pageant parents that contributed a hand or two this last year—we could not be successful without all of you!

—Erin

Grades 4-‐‑8

In winter and spring 2014, we had one class for Grades 4-‐‑6 and the attendance averaged four to five students a week. Class met in the upstairs youth room during the regular Sunday School time on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. We used the Living the Good News curriculum, which follows the Revised Common Lectionary so that the students heard the same lessons in the classroom that the adults heard in church. The curriculum provided a good foundation for the class. The students’ favorite activities were skits and art projects.

The programming for students in Grades 4-‐‑6 changed a great deal in fall 2014. There are now several 7th Grade students and the decision was made to reconfigure our classes to provide an opportunity for the older kids to attend formation classes. Now, we have a combined class for Grades 4-‐‑8 on the second Sunday of each month. This class is held at the regular Sunday School time and average attendance is 5 students for this class. On the fourth Sunday of each month, the students in Grades 4 & 5 meet on Sunday morning and average attendance for this class is two to three students. The students in Grades 6-‐‑8 also meet on the fourth Sunday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Café on the Common. Average attendance for this Sunday afternoon class is four students. (Think about that for a minute: once a month 4 middle schoolers read the Bible and talk about faith and God in a public place. Christ Church is doing something right!)

Starting in fall 2014, the teachers, with the help of Rev. Sara, began devising the curriculum for this age group. The curriculum continues to follow the Revised

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Common Lectionary so the kids are hearing the same lessons in class that the adults hear in church. We’re drawing from Lessons Plans that Work (developed by the Episcopal Church), The Sunday Paper, and other sources to develop lesson plans that are tailored to this group of students and contribute to their spiritual growth.

Another new aspect to this year’s classes is we asked families to purchase the Deep Blue Bible for each student. We asked this so that the students are all reading from the same version of the Bible during class and because having their own Bible gives them more ownership of their religious learning. Their Bibles can travel with them as they move up, from 4th grade to 8th grade. The Deep Blue Bible is a Common English Bible geared to towards kids, ages 7-‐‑12. It has colorful icons, Biblical trivia, and an introduction to each book of the Bible that explains the people, places and context of that particular book.

The middle school students at Christ Church and the middle school students at Good Shepard Watertown formed a youth group in fall 2014. Collectively, there are about ten students between the two churches. Parents met twice to discuss the purpose of the group and plan activities. This group is primarily aimed at creating fellowship opportunities for these students. (Each church has its own, separate age appropriate religious formation classes.) Parents take turns planning activities for the group. So far, the kids have been apple picking, heard Rick Riordan (of Percy Jackson book series fame) speak at the Boston Book Festival, provided crafts for the children during Diaper Depot, and gone Christmas caroling. Attendance has averaged around eight students for each activity.

Beginning in fall 2014, Rev. Sara began working one on one with Jonathan Coates towards his confirmation.

A heartfelt “thank you” to all the teachers, Michele Cohn, Amy DiMatteo, Kris DiMatteo, Byron Garcia, Anna Jones and Michael Mailman, who contribute to the growing and successful classes! And to all the parents who share their children with us!

If you would like to become involved with the religious formation for the older students, or have questions about the classes, please speak with Christine Dutt or Rev. Sara.

—Christine

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O u t r e a c h R e p o r t Rev. Sara Irwin

In 2014, we engaged in several new endeavors while supporting those ministries that have grown so important to us over the years. Please see reports for B Safe, Grandma’s Attic, Grandma’s Pantry and Diaper Depot separately.

The Community Day Center of Waltham is a non profit organization and is located at 16 Felton Street. They provide a warm and welcoming place for the homeless and those who may feel alone and isolated. We at Christ Church provide lunch the third Thursday of every month serving anywhere from 25 to 40 people. It'ʹs a small way that we can make a difference and I appreciate everyone who gives their time and resources to help out. Thanks to Anna Jones who heads up this ministry and Bill Fowler, who can always be relied upon to help. Thanks to Prathibha Harrison, Ken Johnson, Christine Dutt, Cecily Dutt-‐‑Whittington, Salom Teshale, Erin Jensen, Sue Burkart, Jose Borras, Livingston Ferrand, Cathy Hughes, Louise Wilkes, Byron, Carlos, and Elena Garcia, Jackson Bennett, Arden Gramling, Sandy Bennett, and Briana Moore, who volunteered throughout the year, and the 4th through 8th grade classes who made Thanksgiving cards.

Our Thanksgiving Basket program has continued to grow, with 20 bags this year also contributed by Cub Scout Pack 250 (under Michael Mailman’s leadership) as well as Waltham Youth Soccer and Gridiron Club. Friends of the parish also knitted hats to add in, and we were able to provide 43 baskets of food to Plympton, Northeast and Whittemore Elementary Schools for distribution. Super thanks to Sally Lobo for organizing, the Cohns for leading the packing effort, and Bill Fowler for delivering!

Through your generosity, Christ Church is able to meet some day-‐‑to-‐‑day needs by providing $15 Hannaford Food cards. Along with Helping Hands food boxes donated by Hannaford’s we served about 40 individuals/families.

In 2014 we hosted the Climate Change Summer cyclists (who were also with us in 2012 and 2013).

As part of a New England wide endeavor to raise awareness about climate change, groups of students met with community groups and stayed in local communities while bicycling through the region.

We continue to be glad to be “one of the homes” of Chaplains on the Way, and this year for the first time invited founder Joan Murray to preach and also offered space for their fall fundraising event and retirement party for Joan. As we did last year, we collected funds for gift cards for homeless teenagers at Home Suites Inn in partnership with

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COTW and also started a new outreach to GLBTQ teens at Waltham House, who received gift cards and gloves and scarves.

We brought around 15 people to walk with Bishop Shaw and over 300 other Episcopalians in the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace in Boston with the Louis Brown Peace Institute.

We built a deeper connection with REACH beyond domestic violence with a visit from community organizer Alison Berry in the spring and held a service for prayers for hope and healing for those affected by domestic violence in November. In December, we offered space for REACH and Firefly yoga to host a class for survivors of trauma.

In February, Christ Church hosted Mass Council of Churches’ ecumenical event on end of life issues for clergy and lay leaders from across Eastern Massachusetts.

We partnered with Meadowscaping for BioDiversity, a local environmental education program, in offering space on our fallow east lawn. The mini-‐‑meadow was a beautiful addition to our space, and we were glad to be part of the greening of our city and to help provide valuable instructional space and time for local students who participated in the program.

G r a n dm a ’ s P a n t r y

Sally Lobo

This past year marked the 24th year that Grandma’s Pantry has been an outreach program at Christ Church and it seems that the longer we operate, the more we remain the same. Grandma’s Pantry continues to be the recipient of food and money from generous corporations, fellow parishioners and local groups who have found us on the City website. Some of the companies were IntelligentMDX, the Plymouth Congregational Church in Belmont (proceeds from the sale of cookbooks), Cannistraro Construction of Watertown, Kenny King food broker, Waltham Rotary, MetroWest-‐‑Hunger Relief, and Temple Isaiah Sisterhood of Lexington and a special Thank You to Hannaford Grocery Store for their continued generosity of baked goods, bread and food boxes which we pick up every week.

Jane Solis continues in her role as provider of fresh fruits and vegetables from June to November as she works the Arlington, Belmont and Waltham Farmer’s Markets. The amount of patrons that we serve increases during these months as they love getting fresh produce. The Sunday School classes of Temple Isaiah make holiday bags (Easter and Christmas) which include candy, socks, mittens, cards, and various treats which

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delight our patrons and this year, the Sisterhood of Temple Isaiah gifted Grandma’s Pantry with a generous donation as well as providing us with several meals throughout the year that we gave to our patrons.

Our biggest surprise was when a middle age gentleman came into the kitchen and asked questions about our organization. He listened; he watched the clients and our interactions with them and then presented us with a check for $250 …“just because.” He had always walked by the blue sign on the door and decided he wanted to know what we were about. And he liked us!

Our staff is still small: Jane Solis, Cathy Hughes, Andrea Shirley, and Joyce Richmond and our faithful Lucie Faramelli, who continues monthly to bag tea bags for us. Without Lucie’s insight 24 years ago, there wouldn’t be a Grandma’s Pantry and we thank her for that.

Statistics: 1,891 people served

41 new patrons

Income: $4,340 Expenses: $2,524

G r a n dm a ’ s A t t i c

Suzanne Hughes

Grandma’s Attic thrift shop was established in February 2010. We open once a month and try to open the same day as the Diaper Depot so the patrons of this charity can benefit from the thrift shop as well.

This year we raised $1,870.00 for the general fund. We raised over $3,000 in the first 4 years. During this fifth year there was no yard sale and no Fieldstone Fair so the proceeds have dropped considerably. Raising money for the church is the main goal of Grandma’s Attic but we also provide inexpensive clothing and household items to our neighbors while recycling at the same time.

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Income Expenses

January $149.00 -‐‑ February $112.00 -‐‑ March $0.00 -‐‑ April $346.00 -‐‑ May $240.00 -‐‑ June $286.00 -‐‑ September $195.00 -‐‑ October $185.00 -‐‑ November $75.00 -‐‑ December $282.00 -‐‑

Total $1,870.00 -‐‑

F i e l d s t o n e D i n n e r & S i l e n t A u c t i o n

Suzanne Hughes

The Fieldstone Dinner and Silent Auction were on Friday, November 21, 2014. We served a roast pork dinner to 113 people. The dinner raised $1,461.56 and the silent auction raised $3,144.50 for a total of $4,606.06. Thank you to everyone that helped out, donated and attended. This event has been a tradition for many years and it is wonderful that so many people could join us this year. It was also our most profitable silent auction to date and we are grateful for your generosity. All proceeds go to the general operating funds of the church.

D i a p e r D e p o t

Victoria Sundgren

The demand for diapers from Waltham’s more needy families continues—in 2014 we gave out 21,325 diapers. This wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers who help package and distribute diapers each month, as well as those who have given money and diapers to this much needed outreach. So a big THANK YOU to everyone! Thanks are due especially to Sally Lobo who manages the spreadsheet of families and children who come every month to get their diapers.

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A big thank you is also due to our volunteer, Rachel Segaloff, who has organized many diaper drives at various day care centers throughout Waltham. Rachel also organized a fundraising event, Diapers and Dessert, at Pizzi Farm in honor of Diaper Need Awareness Week in September. Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped with this event. Through all the diaper drives, Rachel collected over 13,000 diapers in 2014 for Diaper Depot! It was also through Rachel that we met Alex from Vistaprint, who coordinated a large drive there.

Loose plate collections from the first Sunday of the month continue to be dedicated to Diaper Depot. These totaled around $930 for the year. The Diocese gave us a total of $1,500 in grants, broken down as follows: $900, House of Mercy; $900, Sending Serving. (Thanks to Mike Balulescu for organizing those!) In addition, we gratefully accepted a grant of $500 from the McGladrey Foundation, Kristin Harvey’s employer.

Other events at Diaper Depot included Bagels, Coffee and Crafts in November when Rachel provided bagels and coffee and the Sunday School youth helped out the diaper depot toddlers with a craft. We will look for other opportunities to create more community events like this in the New Year. In December we gave out books in honor of Christmas to the diaper depot families. And in April we held an open house for anyone interested in seeing Diaper Depot or in volunteering to stop in and help package diapers.

So thank you to everyone who has helped make Diaper Depot such an important ministry to Waltham families!

Below are the figures for 2014:

# OF PARENTS# OF CHILDREN # OF DIAPERS

January 48 36 1,300

February 48 56 1,400

March 50 57 1,425

April 60 70 1,750

May 60 69 2,070

June 60 69 2,070

July 53 63 1,890

August 54 64 1,920

September 48 53 1,590

October 57 68 2,040

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November 55 65 1,950

December 53 68 1,920

A d u l t C h r i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n

Rev. Sara Irwin

Christian formation for adults in 2014 followed the same pattern as years before, with attention to liturgical season and leaning deeper into community. A series based on discussing Christopher Martin’s The Restoration Project was very successful in Lent, with almost twenty people participating at one of the three groups, with the 6pm session offering dinner and children’s programming one-‐‑room-‐‑schoolhouse style. Thanks to Erin Jesnsen, Victoria Sundgren, Elise Feyerherm, Sasha Killewald, and Christine Dutt for making that happen. In Easter season, our Introduction to the Episcopal Church Class also got off the ground very well with some wonderful conversation.

In July, we opened our doors for Historic Waltham Day. Thanks to Jonathan Duce and parish historian Mike Balulescu for keeping those going from year to year! We did not host a summer book group, but James Moore led a series on Biblical history. Our fall all ages event took place in October, with the adults meeting on “God, Love, and Dirt: 5 conversations about things that matter,” co-‐‑led with Rev. Sara and Heather Leonardo and the children’s portion with Erin Jensen. Attendance was around 7 adults and 5-‐‑6 children. We were very grateful to Jonathan Coates for offering care for the younger ones. During Advent, our series of mini retreats was less well attended, and in the future we’ll try to have people sign up for series to gauge interest before offering things at times that don’t work.

This year we continued to meld formation with liturgy, with our multilingual Pentecost service, expanded for the first time with jazz!—with Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, German, Swedish, and more. Our October domestic violence awareness service was wonderful, with an incredible sermon from Anna Jones and speakers from REACH beyond domestic violence. It touched many more than just those who attended. In the fall we learned about St Francis as we blessed animals (for the second time ever part of the 10am service, which was great fun). We also got to know some of our neighbors a bit better, with new softball partners Good Shepherd, Watertown, and First Parish UU.

The beginning of 2014 also saw a continuation of occasional ministry spotlights on different ministries in the church, and in September we hosted a table at the mayor’s picnic on the common where we met others from town. At our fall picnic (for which we

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were glad to have organizational help from newer young adult members) we got to spend some time in our meadow and learn about the native plants that grow in the garden there.

A l t a r G u i l d

Louise Wilkes & Sally Lobo

The co-‐‑operative spirit of the altar guild has continued to provide weekly care of God’s altar and special preparations for Christmas and Easter. Our goal is to provide a beautiful and peaceful setting for worship.

We have adjusted to our smaller sacristy and can now find what we need most of the time. New linens in memory of deceased parishioners have been donated. Thanks be to God for our dedicated altar guild and our newest member, Mary Kerr.

We appreciate the help of other parishioners who help the Altar Guild clean the church at Christmas and Easter, wrap the flowers and place them so beautifully on the altar for all to enjoy.

B u i l d i n g a n d G r o u n d s R e p o r t

Jonathan Duce

In the June 28, 2011 eCrier Rev. Sara wrote in celebration about how our Community Preservation Act (CPA) application had recently been approved by City Council. She also wrote: "ʺThe CPA funds will go toward the re-‐‑pointing and waterproofing our tower ... There is, after all, no reason to fix the peeling plaster in the narthex until we know that the whole structure will stay dry!"ʺ Three and a half years later the peeling narthex plaster is rapidly becoming a distant memory. The woodwork has also been refinished and the electrical, insulation and fire detection system is all up to code. This work was completed with capital campaign funds after CPA money was used for tower restoration.

This year we also had some unexpected work done that included reinforcing the narthex floor, repairing 2 separate breaks in our heating pipes and some plumbing work in our downstairs bathrooms.

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L a w n & G a r d e n U p d a t e Doug Whittington

The lawn and grounds of Christ Church showed improvement in 2014 due to both the addition of a meadowscape on the east lawn and a return to the use of a professional landscaping service for lawn maintenance. Over several weeks in the summer, led by Barbara Passero and Jean Devine, the meadowscapers transformed a patch of grass and clover into a beautifully landscaped plot filled with native shrubs and flowers (www.meadowmaking.org). For regular lawn and garden care throughout the season, the decision was made to forego the system of using volunteer lawn mowers each week and instead return to using a professional service. The result was not only a regularly mowed lawn, but much better and more timely trimming of the hedges and shrubs on the property. Also, after repairing and refilling the garden boxes near the parking lot, parishioners from Christ Church and St. Peters put them to use growing a variety of vegetables and flowers. Finally, as in years past, several members came out on a Saturday morning in May to help plant flowers and mulch the beds lining the walkways to the church. Our hope for 2015 is to borrow some of the successes of the meadowscape project to inform our choice of flowers and plants for the 2015 spring planting season.

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B u i l d i n g U s e Rev. Sara Irwin

Ongoing:

27 Parking spaces are rented during the weekdays by adjacent realty companies Prudential All-‐‑Pro and tenants of 740 Main St, Central Realty, Waltham Child Care, and Intrinsic Law.

We’ve continued to share space with St. Peter’s for their Sunday services and special events, as well as Missionary Church of Christ (special events and regular Tuesday/Thursday Bible Study & Sunday Worship). Chaplains on the Way has continued weekly meditations on Wednesday mornings. We’ve continued rentals to the Laborer’s International Union for their monthly meetings; Ed Bleu Anger Management weekly classes; studio space for writer Elizabeth Wright; and office space for St. Peter’s. In addition, WATCH has held six 2-‐‑week sessions (4 meetings per session) of their First-‐‑Time Home Buyers Course. Mission Maranatha, a French speaking congregation who called Christ Church home for several years, still returns twice a year for Memorial Day and New Years.

Occasional events:

The student group New England Climate Summer stayed again for one week in July, using the basement and Youth Room. REACH beyond domestic violence hosted a yoga class, and Chaplains on the Way also used our hall for their fundraising retirement party for their founding director, Rev. Joan Murray. In January we hosted the Alewife Deanery meeting (as well as the smaller deanery clericus clergy group in December) and hosted fifty members of the Massachusetts Council of Churches for a day long seminar on end of life issues. We hosted the diocesan Youth Leadership Academy for an overnight in December. The major new guest usage, of course, is the meadow.

L a d i e s ’ E v e n i n g G r o u p

Cathy Hughes

Balance on Hand 12/31/2013 $467.23

Expenses: n 10/17/14 Stamps for Marjorie (Mailings of Cards) $49.00 n 12/8/14 LEG Christmas Party – wine $31.96 n 12/8/14 LEG Christmas Party Paper Goods $15.00

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n Total Expenses $95.96

Balance on Hand 12/31/2014 $371.27

F e l l o w s h i p a n d C o f f e e M i n i s t r i e s

Cathy Hughes

Coffee Hour

Balance on Hand 12/1/13 $103.00 Receipts from Basket $528.00 $631.00 Expenses ($573.00) $58.00 Balance on Hand 12/31/14 $58.00

New tablecloths for coffee room 9/14/14

Donations from congregation: $245.00 Cost of tablecloths: $224.85 Money left over: $20.15

S t e w a r d s h i p R e p o r t

Anna Jones

This year for Stewardship we took a more reflective approach and invited everyone to consider where we are on our own journeys of commitment, offering everything we are, and have, to God. First we started off before All Saints’ Sunday with Chris Jensen as treasurer giving an overview of where we are financially and how our pledges support the church and its ministries. Next Maureen Fowler talked about barriers to giving; how to own our barriers, so we can reflect on them and give even what separates us from God to God. Everyone was invited to write down their own barriers to giving and give them as part of the offertory. After that, Sarah Staley talked about gratitude and we were all invited to write a thank you note to members of the church for whom we are grateful. Lastly, I wrapped up with a discussion about being wholly committed and what commitment to the church looks like for each of us individually.

This year we had a unique opportunity of having four anonymous donor households offer supplemental matching funds up to $15,000 for every dollar above our 2014 pledges of$102,000. Our goal was to have $117,000 in pledges. I'ʹm happy to say that we'ʹve met that goal. Add to that another $15,000 in matching funds from anonymous

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donors and we'ʹve far surpassed what I thought was possible. So I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who pledged! We are so grateful for every single contribution.

I'ʹd like to say a special thanks to Sasha Killewald, The Reverend Sara Irwin, Chris Jensen, Maureen Fowler and Sarah Staley without whom this campaign would not have been possible.

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C a p i t a l C a m p a i g n R e p o r t Rev. Sara Irwin

In 2012, Christ Church embarked on a capital campaign in partnership with Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts’ Together Now Campaign to raise funds for work here at Christ Church and to support wider mission in our diocese. We have been part of expanding programs like B-‐‑SAFE, rehabilitating our Cathedral, supporting the Barbara C Harris Camp, Green Grants, and many other important ministries. At Christ Church, our goal from the campaign is to increase handicap accessibility, restore and update our narthex and other interior spaces, complete environmental upgrades, and renovate fallow space downstairs. All thanks go to Campaign co-‐‑chairs Mike Balulescu and Cathy Hughes and Jonathan Duce, who has supervised the work that’s been done.

In 2014 we met the halfway mark of the campaign. In 2015, we hope to research other work to be done, and plan for a possible “phase two” in which we hope to invite those who have joined the parish in the intervening three years to consider participating.

Listed below are some facts and figures of our progress so far. Goal: $260,000.00 Funds Committed: $319,690.00 Total to Diomass ministries and administrative costs $93,936.34 Total more anticipated to CCW by 1/1/17: $86,552.00 2012-‐‑Q3 2014 Total disbursed: $139,201.66

2011-‐‑2013 Expenses SGH: $29,697 (Tower exploration, architectural plans, site visits required by Community

Preservation Act Granters) Handicap Restroom and Sacristy Renovation: $33,800 Parking lot Patch 2012: $ 2,100 Total: $65,597

2014 Narthex Work Main contract: $33,875 Floor: $7,500 Insulation: $1,350 Tile work: $975 Architectural Plans x 2: $1,500 Total Narthex Work: $45,200

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Other Work Refinishing Doors: $750 Front Entrance Tile Floor (included above) Downstairs Pillars repointed: $1,500

Capital Campaign Balance 2014 after total 2014 work paid: $19,000

Stay tuned for new projects in 2015…we continue to be so grateful to all those who are giving and those who will give in the future!

R e p o r t o f t h e N om i n a t i n g C o mm i t t e e Christine Dutt

The Nominating Committee consisted of Christine Dutt, Chris Jensen and Louise Wilkes. We have received nominations for the new members of the Vestry, deanery representatives and diocesan delegates.

Mike Hughes has been nominated for the position of Treasurer. Sasha Killewald has been nominated to continue her work as Junior Warden for a two year term. Sarah Staley and Christine Dutt have been nominated to split the term of Clerk: Sarah will serve until June 2015 and Christine shall serve the remainder of the one year term. Sarah will assume the remainder of Christine’s regular Vestry term so that Sarah’s Vestry term will end in 2016.

For the position of regular Vestry Members, serving a three year term: Anna Jones and Chris Leonardo.

Terms ending: Louise Wilkes, Andrea Shirley and Chris Jensen, Treasurer.

Mike Balulescu and Andrea Shirley are nominated to continue work as deanery representatives. Jonathan Duce and Mike Balulescu are nominated to continue work as delegates to the diocesan convention. Andrea Shirley and Victoria Sundgren are nominated as alternate delegates to the diocesan convention.

We extend our deepest gratitude to those who continue to serve: to Louise Wilkes, Andrea Shirley and Chris Jensen for their years of service and for those who are starting new ministries.

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P a r i s h S t a t i s t i c s 2010 2012 2013 2014

Average Attendance 65 72 81 78

Season of Advent 75 87 78 83

Christmas Eve 120 115 90 78

Ash Wednesday 58 62 55 53

Lent 71 86 86 87

Palm Sunday 135 98 134

Total Holy Week (Thurs/Fri/Sat) 85 128 116 128

Easter Day 152 185 268 184

Average Easter Season 92 116 122 90

Summer One Service 44 57 47 37

Pledges 70 72 68 67

$80,377 $88,100 $88,170 $101,748

Plate Offering $3,482 $3,369 $4,281 $5,207.61

Rental Income $ 57,590 $58,213 $62,535 $63,936.00

Baptisms 6 15 10 7

Confirm/Received 12 6 5 0

Burials 3 7 5 6

Pledge Info 2015 as of printing: 73 pledgers, $117,000

Beginning in 2013 Holy Week includes our Good Friday Stations of the Cross for Children.

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T r e a s u r e r ’ s R e p o r t Christopher Jensen

In 2014, Christ Church was mainly able to meet its expenses covered from its sources of income—pledge contributions, investment income, rental income and fundraising. The major income gap from the budget was the decrease in rentals. This was driven by the changes at St. Peter’s. Fortunately we had set aside funds in savings and grants received from the Diocese of Massachusetts that we used to cover this shortfall. 2014 expenses increased $16,000 from 2013, primarily related to utilities; last winter was particularly cold and with the high oil costs, we substantially exceeded the prior year and budget. Payroll was also higher in 2014 due to catch up of prior year payments. Due to the timing of cash flows, all of the diocesan assessments were not paid during 2014, thus the decrease and will carry over to 2015. Fortunately overall revenues increased in 2014, driven by contributions and we had an excellent response to stewardship in 2014 which sets up next year very well.

The financial condition of the church is steady. There are some outstanding bills from 2014, which are mostly covered by cash currently in the checking account. The primary operating account is at Watertown Savings Bank. This has eliminated a majority of service fees. The savings accounts, held at Capital One, have maintained a yield of 0.40%. The stocks and bonds continue to be invested in a conservative model that gave a total return (income less market change and management expenses) of 3% in 2014.

Overall in this has led to:

$36,285 decrease in checking

$12,653 decrease in savings

$ 9,253 increase in stocks and bonds

$39,685 overall decrease in Christ Church funds.

The operating account held approximately $40,000 of Community Preservation Act funds received from the city right before the end of 2013 which was disbursed in January 2014. This was the main reason for the decline in the checking; there was a corresponding decrease in the accounts payable.

The 2015 budget is currently planned for a slight surplus. We have seen a great increase in the pledge contributions.

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Actual 2013 Actual 2014 Budget 2014 Budget 2015

INCOMEBequest and Legacy 220.00 330.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Contributions 85,876.25 103,754.96 90,000.00 134,300.00 DIT Investment Income 34,266.05 35,982.91 36,396.00 36,396.00 Donations 2,751.75 3,665.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Event Rentals & Pastoral 1,835.19 3,085.00 2,000.30 3,000.00 Fundraising 9,594.62 7,984.43 10,000.00 7,000.00 Plate Offering 5,207.61 4,802.49 5,468.64 4,500.00 Regular Rentals 63,936.00 51,465.00 66,120.00 58,000.00

TOTAL INCOME 203,687.47 211,069.79 214,484.94 247,696.00

EXPENSESAltar and Worship 1,033.23 (72.74) 500.00 500.00 Christian Formation - - 250.00 500.00 Church Insurance 6,576.69 10,888.58 5,447.05 7,000.00 Diocesan Assessment 18,153.50 9,850.00 19,696.00 22,032.00 Discretionary Fund 599.00 500.00 500.00 750.00 Fellowship 55.00 1,433.08 250.00 500.00 Garden Fund 510.47 2,461.19 500.00 1,700.00 Godly Play & Youth Group 438.13 391.75 1,000.00 2,000.00 Loan 1,717.32 1,358.48 1,820.81 6,250.00 Misc. 216.37 123.00 750.00 750.00 Music Program 295.00 775.22 500.00 1,000.00 Office 3,987.43 1,883.25 3,000.00 1,500.00 Payroll, Taxes & Benefits 143,413.84 148,971.06 148,271.25 156,000.00 Professional 1,894.87 2,017.34 2,000.00 2,000.00 Repairs & Maintenance 4,505.16 8,272.90 5,000.00 6,000.00 Utilities 27,336.06 38,290.22 25,000.00 30,000.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 210,732.07 227,143.33 214,485.11 238,482.00

OVERALL TOTAL (7,044.60) (16,073.54) (0.17) 9,214.00

Full Year 2013 & 2014 and Proposed Budget 2015Income and Expense Summary

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Increase/(Decrease)2014 2013 $ %

AssetsCash on hand 13,354.97$ 49,640.52$ (36,285.55)$ -73%Contributions receivable - - - n.m.Accounts receivable - - - n.m.Short term investments

Fidelity (0.00) 6,125.12 (6,125.12) -100%ING 48,396.51 54,924.19 (6,527.68) -12%

Land, building and equipment 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 - 0%Long term investments 294,929.28 285,676.41 9,252.87 3%Total assets 1,356,680.76$ 1,396,366.24$ (39,685.48)$ -3%

LiabilitiesChurch assessments payable 9,500.00$ -$ 9,500.00$ n.m.Accounts payable - 48,068.92 (48,068.92) n.m.Stokes loan 14,709.53 17,758.61 (3,049.08) -17%Stokes loan 19,598.67 22,724.70 (3,126.03) -14%Total liabilities 43,808.20$ 88,552.23$ (75,176.64)$ -85%

Net assets 1,312,872.56$ 1,307,814.01$ (119,920.67)$ -9%

n.m. = not meaningful

09/30/2013 12/31/2012Fund

Christ Church Fund 16,489.00$ 15,012.08$ Ascension Fund 299,779.93 272,936.35 Mary AO Elder Fund 393,822.08 358,557.58 Margaret P Fales Fund 283,562.42 258,171.04 Harriet A Hovey Fund 29,517.33 26,874.22

Total Funds 1,023,170.76$ 931,551.27$

as of September 30 as December statement not available at time of preparation

DIT Funds are restricted. Christ Church is only entitled to fund income. 2013 income received was $

Statement of Financial PositionAs of December 31, 2014

Diocesan Investment Trust Report

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Checking Accounts

Watertown Savings Bank Operating AccountOpening Balance, January 1, 2014 49,640.52$

Withdrawals (311,825.51) Additions 273,715.69 Transfers 1,824.27

Closing Balance, December 31, 2014 13,354.97$

Savings Accounts

Fidelity FundsOpening Balance, January 1, 2014 6,125.12$

Withdrawals (6,125.81) Additions 0.69 Transfers -

Closing Balance, December 31, 2014 (0.00)$

Capital One 360 FundsOpening Balance, January 1, 2014 54,924.19$

Withdrawals - Additions 223.99 Transfers (6,751.67)


TD AmeritradeOpening Balance, January 1, 2014 285,676.41$

Dividends and interest 16,125.06 Market Appreciation (3,940.05) Other income or expense (2,909.00) Withdrawals (23.14) AdditionsTransfers


TD Ameritrade includes the following fundsChrist Church Centennial FundChrist Church Flower FundChrist Church Memorial FundGeorge and Ruth Ekwall Memorial FundElizabeth Johnson Memorial FundChrist Church Rectory FundWinn FundChrist Church Trustee Fund

Trustee Fund Report

Annual report 2014

Documents

Transcript of Annual report 2014