CBUC 2014 Annual Report

Cadboro Bay

United Church 2014 Annual Report

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Minister’s Report 4-5

Staff, Board, Trustees & M&P 6-7

Outreach 8-9

Pastoral Care 10-11

Community Building & Hospitality 12-13

Worship 14-15

Children & Youth 16-19

Spring Break Musical 20-21

Programming 22-23

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Healing Pathways 24-25

Council & JNAC Reports 26

Music Ministry 27

Financials 28-34

Stewardship 35

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Minister’s Report

“Let me tell you a story.” … This simple phrase can captivate the attention of anyone of any age. We all love a story and there is a reason for that. It’s because we recognize at a number of levels that our lives are part of an unfolding story. Each one of us has multiple stories to tell about our lives and the way they intersect with others.

The same is true of this congregation. We too have a story to tell. The pages that follow tell parts of the story – in pictures, words and phrases. But there is much more to be told than can be contained in these few pages. For the many stories contained within to be told will require you to ask questions of one another so the pictures and phrases can come to life. The words and pictures contained within these pages also bear witness to the ways this congregation is a part of a story greater than themselves. Like the bible, it contains stories of those seeking to be faithful to the call of God. It gives expression to our mission statement as we strive to be a community

with open doors, open hearts, open minds. I hope as you turn the pages of this storybook, you will see a reflection of your own self and ways in this past year that you have participated in this story. And, like any good story, I also hope that you will find an invitation to go deeper, make more connections and continue to be, an ongoing part of this unfolding story at Cadboro Bay.

Blessings to you all

Mark Green - Minister, Cadboro Bay United Church

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CBUC Staff, Board

& Trustees

Chair of the Board BILL FOSDICK Secretary WANDA WALKER Worship SARAH SCHOECK Ministry & Personnel JENNIFER COULTER GILLIAN JOHNSON Administration/ Treasurer JILL SING Pastoral Care LOIS HEPPELL Communications D’ARCY WINGROVE Christian Development SHELAGH MARTINUSEN Minister MARK GREEN Chair

GEORGE MORFITT LINNEA FOURACRE GLORIA MALLESON JON MACKINNON

BOARD

TRUSTEES

Ministry & Personnel M&P is an ongoing, standing committee The role of M&P is supportive and consultative. The committee is responsible

for facilitating communication between the congregation and ministry person-nel and staff

M&P consults with ministry personnel and staff regarding salaries, benefits, working conditions, continuing education, sabbaticals and annual reviews and makes recommendations to Council regarding all of these matters

M&P had four members in 2014; Bob Beaty, Melanie Fosdick and co-chairs Gillian Johnson & Jennifer Coulter

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Our Vision At Cadboro Bay United Church we are a faith community with:

Open Doors

Open Hearts

Open Minds

Our Mission As co-creators with the Divine Wisdom we seek to:

Reach out wholeheartedly to welcome all people

Nurture ourselves and others in Body, Mind and Spirit

Respond compassionately with discerning hearts

Open our minds to all that is possible

Live sustainably within the web of life

Transform our lives and our world

towards a peaceful and just community

Our Values Our values as inspired by the teachings of Jesus and affirmed

by this community are:

Integrity Questioning

Compassion Justice

Spiritual Groundedness Generosity of Spirit

Diversity Inclusiveness

Connectedness

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We have 3 pillars that support and guide our

Outreach Ministry . These serve as the filter to what organizations and activities we involve ourselves in and strive to learn more about. They are: Poverty and Homelessness – working toward a just distribution of economic prosperity

First Nations – working alongside and learning from our First Nations brothers and sisters Care of Creation – understanding our role in caring for the Environment and speaking up for the earth.

A total of $19, 658 went to support the work of these three pillars.

In addition, $22, 473 went to the support the United Church Mission and Service fund

for national and international ministry work. Well Done CBUC !!

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Outreach Disbursements Our Place Society $4100 Camp Pringle $ 700 UVIC Ministry $2500 TAPS $1000 Esquimalt Neighbourhood House $ 500 South Island Counseling $ 500 Raven’s Trust $ 500 PEERS $1000 VIDEA $ 500 AIDS Vancouver Island $ 500 KAIROS $1000 Sandi Merriman House $ 500 Victoria Native Friendship Center $1000

$14,300

Outreach Initiatives Jesus’ Baby Shower for YPSN ……….... Mini Van full of diapers, etc Angel Gifts for Our Place ……………... 62 Gifts collected from CBUC First Fruits Sunday for Our Place …..…. 48 baskets of fruit collected Sock Drive for Project Connect ……. 293 pairs collected from CBUC Write 4 Rights - Amnesty International.…………….. 67 letters mailed Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers .………………$1130.50 raised Our Place Movie Nights …………. 30 movie goers hosted per month Love Victoria Volunteer Group…30 volunteers cleaned up Mt. Pkols Our Place Dinners - May and Dec ….…………..300 served each meal Palestine for Peace ………….……………….advent peace box project Participation in the Victoria Pride Parade...marched with our banner T-Bird Soccer ……… Mark, Jes, Ross and others played to support

urban Aboriginal Youth First Nations Blanket Exercise………………… to help us understand

further the issues First Nations people face

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Coffee Ministry— Pre and

Post Coffee Teams are organized by

Pastoral Care and approximately 4160 cups of coffee were served last year.

Memorial Teas - Assisting

families following memorial services at the

church by organizing receptions in the

church hall

Newcomer’s Luncheons -

held in June 2014 with 24 people in

attendance and 6 membership transfers

Strawberry Tea - 100 guests and helpers

enjoyed a vintage fashion show and strawberry shortcake

with tea.

Soups for Campus Ministry - Twice

a year the PC Team makes Soup for 50 people at UVIC

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Spiritual Companions - 9 companions visited 20 people in 2014

in care homes, hospitals or in personal homes. Companions maintain contact either

by visiting, or telephone.

You’re In Our Thoughts -

38 poinsettias were given out in 2014 to

those experiencing difficulties or who can no

longer join us in church on Sundays due to

health reasons.

Prayer Shawl Ministry – 6 shawls were given out in 2014. Shawls are

made by volunteers to help give comfort to

those experiencing difficult times.

Blue Christmas - 70 people

attended the Blue Christmas Service this year

held jointly with St. George’s Church. A

quiet and reflective service with hot apple

cider served at the reception afterwards.

Care Home Services - The

pastoral care team went and had a lunch with the

folks at Berwick House, a Remembrance Day

service was offered at The Kensington 11

Chair

Lois Heppell

Beth Klick

Carol Spray

Rosita Dworschak

Audrey Evans

Margaret Vey

Mark Green

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4160 cups

of coffee served during pre & post service in the year

260 bowls

of soup served on Soup Sundays in 2014

60 people

enjoyed breakfast after our Sunrise Service at Easter

24 people

enjoyed lunch at our newcomers luncheon in June

$460 worth

of pancakes sold on Shrove Tues

Over

$11,000 raised at the Fall Fair

Over 100 pieces of

strawberry shortcake served at the Strawberry Tea

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Worship Committee

Sarah Schoeck - Chair

Joyce Coutts Jon MacKinnon Trish Schiedel Clare Attwell Bev Walmsley

WorshipWorshipWorship

Powerful and Transformative

Music in Diverse Styles

Dig Deeper Discern Understand

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Children’s time is significant , valued and FUN

All are Welcome

Witness the dynamic possibilities

Stimulating & Inquisitive

Our community time of worship seeks to connect the head and the heart. Its goal is to ground people in for their daily life, offer challenge to their understanding of themselves and the world and to be an agent of transformation. We seek to create an experience of the Holy that echoes in your life long after Sunday morning ends and turns into a life of service to others.

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As youth groups continue to expand,

CBUC understands the importance of of-

fering leadership and resources to youth

ministry in a meaningful way, making

room for each generation to join in this

sacred movement.

Youth Space

Friday Friends - Grades 4&5 (First Friday of each

month 6-8pm) - Average 4-8 Youth

Jr. Youth Group - Graces 6, 7 & 8 (2nd and 4th Friday

of each month 7-9pm) Average 15 - 20 Youth

Sr. Youth Group - Grades 9-12 (2nd and 4th Sunday of

each month 7-9pm) Average 4 - 10 Youth

Each group has it’s own unique blend of energy, per-sonality and engagement. The groups are composed of youth from both the community at large and the congregation itself.

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For the youngest little ones aged 2+ through to those

in Grade 12., Sunday morning programming aims to

provide a fun and engaging place for our everyone to

belong. Whether it’s your first time, or you are a

regular, we are eager to welcome you into our Sunday

morning experience.

INVITED WELCOMED CHALLENGED INSPIRED NURTURED ENGAGED INVOLVED

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First Sunday of Each Month

Games, Music, Crafts, Ritual

Child Friendly Meal

Free Family Event For Everyone

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Every Wednesday from

9:30 - 11am

Children Ages infant - 5

years and their caregivers

On average 15 - 22 children

attend each week

Free coffee served

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Produced & Directed by Mark Green Script Writing and Direction by Phil Foster Production Assistance by Meghan Vaughan Camp Leadership and Support: Audrey Evans, Beth Klick, Karen McIvor, Phil Foster, Cathy Chow-Leong, Natalie Vidal, Heather Pawlinsky & Abby Stirling Set Design, Construction, Coordination, Decoration and Props: Phil Foster, Jes Beckerley, Mas Bando & Jim Cunningham Musicians: Piano: Louise Rose Bass Guitar: Ben Arney Drums: David Liebe Sound and Lighting: Ben Green & Hannah Green Lighting Provided by Croy and Co. 20

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SPRING BREAK MUSICAL CAMP 6 MARCH 10-14, 2014

27 children and 2 Jr. Leaders

Ages 5 years - 12 years

5 days to learn the music, script and choreography

2 performances held on the 14th and 15th

The musical Free To Be You And Me is a celebration of the uniqueness of each child. Told through a series of short stories and vignettes, the gender and sexuality stereotypes sometimes imposed by society are challenged. Using humour and music,

new perspectives are brought to life.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Monday Night

Study Group

Thursday Afternoon Study Group

Movie Night

Lectio Meditation

Labyrinth Walking

Evolutionary Christianity

Men’s Book Club

GRAN

Presentations Parents & Tots

Playgroup

Messy Church

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All Saints Day Historical Cemetery

Walk

Love Victoria

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Programming at CBUC continues to be FUN, ENGAGING and THOUGHT PROVOKING.

Many of our regular programs continued in 2014 such as Lectio, Labyrinth Walking, movie night and Study Groups. We had a few new additions like Messy Church, LOVE VICTORIA, ALL

SAINTS CEMETARY WALK and GRAN Presentations.

Evolutionary Christianity was popular again this year, with over 130 participants from different United Churches in Victo-ria. CBUC hosted and helped plan 2 out of 4 of these events.

Convictions

of the Heart

of

Christianity

Evolutionary Christianity

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Healing Pathway is a Christian, energy-based approach to healing offered at CBUC Intention: to maintain and restore wholeness and balance, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Healing is offered as a free gift to the congregation and people from the wider community Session is 30 – 45 minutes long Recipient is fully clothed and either lies on a padded table or sits in a straight-backed chair Appointments are offered every Tuesday in the sanctuary or at the residences of those who cannot come to

the church All Practitioners have had training from qualified Healing Pathway instructors Healing Pathway Courses are offered for those interested in becoming part of the healing ministry or for

those wanting to deepen their healing knowledge and experience A yearly retreat for healers helps to restore balance and wholeness

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Council Report

In 2014 Council and its committees have: Aligned and evaluated our work with the vision and

values affirmed by the congregation in 2013 Engaged in a joint Board and JNAC process with an

outside facilitator to work at ways to broaden our missional mandate

Updated the platform of our website and our social media presence online to reach a broader community

Made access to WiFi and electronic options during Sunday and throughout the week onsite

Upgraded the sound system in the sanctuary using memorial funds

Began to build relationships with Gordon Head and St. Aidan’s United Church as a means to look at the bigger picture for a vision of ministry in the Saanich area surround UVic.

Assessed the current situation with GHUC and reached out with a new proposal for coming together.

Introduced a new Sunday morning format to change the experience of worship to have people leave feeling inspired and changed.

Nurtured community by supporting and caring for members of our congregation

Built new bridges for engagement with OUR PLACE through monthly movie nights and serving 2 meals to the family there.

Supported the broader community through drives to collect food, clothing, baby items, angel gifts and money.

Supported our First Nations partners in their en-deavors to recognize original geographic names in the area and monetary support of several First Nations advocacy groups

JNAC Report (Now Called Ministry & Mission Profile & Search

Committee MMPS)

Discussed and discerned the implications of the new Vision and Mission statement for our future ministry needs.

Explored a variety of paths that would see our church move from one focused on programs and meeting the needs of our internal membership to one of mission and meeting the needs of those beyond our membership

Hosted with Presbytery a World Café workshop Hosted an informal gathering of like-minded members from

other congregations to consider the radical idea of working as a united church in our immediate community

Hosted a more formal gathering in December of the three congregations to build relationship and find common ground to consider how we can be more together

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Music plays a central and key role in our worship life. We are blessed with many gifts and talents that are shared in a variety of ways. Guest musicians weave their way into our services throughout the year but we are particularly blessed to have the musical leadership and ministry of

Louise Rose and Jeff Poynter. This past year we have made

significant shifts in breaking down the artificial barriers between “secular” and “sacred” music and have found new life and a deeper appreciation for both the subtle and explicit theological content in blurring those 27

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Cadboro Bay United Church Statement of Revenue & Expenses & Undesignated Surplus

Actual Budget Actual

2014 2014 2013

REVENUE

Envelope & PAR Collections $ 276,723 $ 325,137 $ 297,331

Collections for M&S Fund 22,473 23,000 23,690

Other Receiptable & Designated Donations 11,119 - 15,708

Fall Fair and Other Sundry Revenue 27,960 25,000 31,417

Spring Break Camp 2,424 3,000 3,885

Rentals 27,491 26,500 25,629

Donations from CBUC Foundation 4,000 4,000 4,000

MNPS / Joint Search Fund Raising - 20,000 -

Interest Income 849 500 1,256

Total Revenue $ 373,039 $ 427,137 $ 402,916

EXPENSES

Total Local Church Expenses (Statement 3) $ 331,367 $ 389,837 $ 355,347

Net Revenue for the Year before allocations to Spe-cial Purpose Funds $ 41,672 $ 37,300 $ 47,569

Less, Allocations to Special Purpose Funds:

Mission and Service Fund $ 22,473 $ 23,000 $ 23,690

Building Fund 840 7,800 3,984

Memorial Fund 700 - 105

Outreach Fund 4,215 - 3,355

Healing Pathways Fund 210 - 140

Sabattical Fund 2,400 2,500 2,400

Special Projects Fund 3,663 - 8,952

Sanctuary Reno Fund 4,000 4,000 4,000

VIRAC Refugee Fund - - 4,064

Evolutionary Christianity 1,330 - 969

Total Allocations to Special Purpose Funds $ 39,831 $ 37,300 $ 51,659

Net Revenue after Allocations to Special Purpose

Funds $ 1,841 $ 0 $ (4,090)

Undesignated Surplus, Beginning of Year $ 27,192 $ 27,192 $ 31,281

Undesignated Surplus at end of year, carried to

Statement 1 $ 29,033 $ 27,192 $ 27,192

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Schedule of Local Church Expenses

Actual Budget Actual

2014 2014 2013

Expenses

Professional & Clerical Services 230,750 256,690 254,758

Worship 5,065 6,400 5,810

Christian Development 5,712 5,800 4,838

Pastoral Care 4,766 4,460 3,711

Administration

Building Occupancy Costs 45,595 45,800 40,210

Stewardship 327 500 190

Furnishings and equipment 1,188 2,000 2,724

Insurance 5,218 5,200 4,961

Bank charges 962 900 761

Office supplies, postage and sundry 3,187 3,000 2,833

Photocopier & Printing 3,562 3,000 3,062

Observer (net of contributions) 2,680 3,000 2,736

Council expenses 467 500 1,288

Advertising - external 585 800 663

Presbytery allocation 14,709 14,000 13,751

GST expense (rebate) (2,425) - (1,498)

76,055 78,700 71,680

Communications 72 1,000 438

JNAC & Joint Search 98 20,000 -

Total Before Outreach expensed 322,518 373,050 341,235

Outreach expensed out (4.5%) 8,849 16,787 14,112

Total Local Church Expenditures 331,367 389,837 355,347

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2014 2013

BUILDING FUND

Balance, beginning of year $ 30,945 $ 30,279

Charge to Administration Expenses - -

Donations & Fundraising proceeds (Thriftys & Peppers) 1,121 2,911

Rebate from BC Hydro - 1,073

Expenditures during the year (2,289) (3,318)

Balance, end of year $ 29,777 $ 30,945

MEMORIAL FUND


Donations received 700 105

Expenditures during the year (6,408) (661)


OUTREACH FUND

Balance , beginning of year $ 22,421 $ 16,217

Donations Received 4,215 3,355

Outreach expensed during year 8,849 14,113

Expenditures during the year (19,658) (11,264)


HEALING PATHWAYS FUND


Donations Received 210 140

Expenditures during the year (1,002) -


SABBATICAL FUND

Balance, beginning of year $ 987 $ 4,420

Charge to Professional & Clerical Services expense 2,400 2,400

Expenditures during the year - (5,833)

Balance, end of year $ 3,387 $ 987

SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND

MUSIC


Net Allocation from church revenue for Music 1,325 4,321

Expenditures for Music Fund (1,325) (3,918)

$ 3,019 $ 3,020

Continued on next page

Statement of Special Purpose Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

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SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND (Continued)

2014 2013

PROJECTOR

Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 896

Allocation from church revenue for Projector - -

Expenditures for Projector Fund - (896)

$ - $ -

DEFRIBULATOR

Balance, beginning of year $ - $ -

Allocation from church revenue for Defribulator 1,572 -

Expenditures for Defibrulator (1,488) -

$ 85 $ -

YOUTH


Allocation from church revenue 484 564

Expenditures for Youth Fund (241) (679)

Total for Youth Fund $ 1,404 $ 1,161

SIGN

Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 13,360

Allocation from church revenue -- sign - 513

Donations in memory of Robbie Pawlinsky - 2,149

Expenditures for Sign Fund - (16,022)

- -

Balance, end of year All Special Projects Funds $ 4,508 $ 4,182

VIRAC REFUGEE FUND

Balance, beginning of year $ - $ 16,095

Allocation from church revenue - 4,064

Transfer from Outreach - -

Interest - 3

Expenditures during the year - (20,163)

Balance, end of year $ - $ -

STATEMENT OF EVOLUTIONARY CHRISTIANITY FUND

Balance, beginning of year $ 969 $ -

Deposit received 1,330 969

Expenditures during the year (388) -

Balance, end of period $ 1,911 $ 969

Ending balance, Total Special Purpose Funds

Carried to Statement 1. $ 81,973 $ 92,565

Note: Statement 4 has been revised for 2013. Effective Jan 1, 2013, the Balance in the Sanctuary

Renovation Fund has been recorded as a Fixed Asset on Statement 1 (Sanctuary Improvements).

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Balance Sheet As at December 31, 2014

2013

2014 (Restated)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash & Short Term Investments $ 120,054 $ 128,779

Accounts receivable 552 694

Pre-paid insurance 4,906 4,770

Total Current Assets $ 125,512 $ 134,243

Fixed Assets

Sanctuary Improvements 84,994 85,014

Total Fixed Assets $ 84,994 $ 85,014

Total Assets $ 210,506 $ 219,257

LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS

LIABILITIES

Promissory Notes Payable $ 99,500 $ 99,500

Total Liabilities $ 99,500 $ 99,500

SURPLUS

Special Purpose Funds (Schedule 4)

Building Fund $ 29,777 $ 30,945

Memorial Fund 22,117 27,825

Outreach Fund 15,827 22,421

Healing Pathways Fund 4,446 5,237

Sabbatical Fund 3,387 987

Special Projects Fund 4,508 4,181

Evolutionary Christianity Fund 1,911 969

Total Special Purpose Funds $ 81,973 $ 92,565

Undesignated Surplus from Statement 2 $ 29,033 $ 27,192

Total Surplus $ 111,006 $ 119,757

Total Liabilities and Surplus $ 210,506 $ 219,257

Note: The 2013 financial statements have been restated to record the Sanctuary Improvements as a Fixed Asset.

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Cadboro Bay United Church Foundation Statement of Financial Position - December 31, 2014 - Unaudited

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Cadboro Bay United Church Budget For the Year Ending December 31, 2015

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Stewardship

Stewardship is our faithfulness shown to support the mission and ministry of the church. Our

faithfulness is shown in many ways The countless volunteer hours that are offered by

members of this congregation are too many to count. They happen in big and small ways:

in leadership offered, care expressed, hospitality delivered, good news spoken. It also

happens through the gifts of money offered throughout the year. At this point in time 71

people give through the PAR program ( pre authorized remittance or automatic monthly bank

transfer) 100 give through designated envelopes regularly on Sunday morning and a few give

through our online option. Regular giving of self, time and money is part of how we measure

our commitment to our Christian calling.

71 people

signed up

for PAR

100

regular

monthly

envelope

givers

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