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2016 Annual Report
People of Possibilities.
A Message from Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister
This past program year at Marble has been a remarkably active journey. For twelve consecutive months, there have been no breaks from ministry … nor should there be.
Let me highlight a sampling. For starters, we unveiled our renovated organ, hosting numerous concerts with renowned guest organists (not the least of whom were PBS star, Diane Bish, and Mormon Tabernacle organist, Richard Elliott). Our new instrument is world class and has created a coast-to-coast conversation within the American Guild of Organists.
Sister Carol Perry published her second book; the follow-up to her much acclaimed Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up is entitled Among Women. It possesses strong biblical scholarship, is easily readable and personally inspirational.
On the mission front, a number of us participated in a two-week trip to South Africa last autumn, observing your support of global missions, from a homeless shelter in Johannesburg to a Christian fellowship for high school students in Soweto to an orphanage in Botshabelo to a college in Wellington. Rev. Becca Stevens (Vanderbilt University and Thistle Farms) visited Marble over Pentecost Weekend and is consulting with us in our efforts to be a voice of protest against the evils of trafficking and the sex-for-sale industry. Here in NYC, Principal Stinson of P.S. 30M reported that after our first year of tutoring schoolchildren, testing scores in Math and Reading and individual morale among students increased dramatically. Likewise in the city, we will embark on a significant Habitat for Humanity project. Our mission-outreach work involves support of and participation with scores of agencies.
Neither time nor space afford me the opportunity to adequately describe the spiritual and community impacts of such things as: n Advent and Lenten worship and study, n growth of our online community, n Confirmation, n The Puzzle new-play festival, n Homecoming, n The Easter Offering, n a possible ministry partnership with The Reformed Church of St. Thomas, n Summer Spirituality and the Arts, n hosting a lecture series live streamed from Hope College, n co-hosting a refugee awareness event with the NY Board of Rabbis, n NBC’s national Christmas Eve service, n Pride Weekend, n Jazz Revelation and WeWo, n a new relationship with The Huffington Post, n The Peale Society, n Marble Labyrinth, n the fun of the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper … and that just scratches the surface.
As grateful as I am for last year, I look forward with equal excitement to the next program year, especially with our new theme of “Positive Faith, Practical Living.” We will focus on the myriad positive faith-and-life lessons that Christianity imparts, as well as how we can apply those lessons in practical ways in our lives. Some outstanding guests are on tap, including dynamic speakers and visionary leaders Lillian Daniel and Luke Powery, to help guide us in our lives of faith and discipleship. Last year was terrific. But, just wait till you see what’s coming! Thanks be to God.
Senior MinisterMarble Collegiate Church
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Marble by the NumbersA Message from Stephanie M. Bailey, Chair Board of Elders and Deacons
I suppose that since the arrival of my AARP card, I have thought a little more about the concept of legacy. While there are always economic uncertainties and the general fear of change that creep into decision-making about retirement, I wonder how much the inability to achieve a longed-for goal or the potential loss of significance become obstacles to taking that step out of a work-place or situation. We see it with the athlete that stays too long in the sport, the co-worker who contributes less and less, even the mother who clings too hard onto her adult child.
As a young adult success was everything to me and the focus of my attention. Life happens though – tragedies, failures and circumstances – so I had to choose from either being consumed by grief and self-pity or rediscovering new areas of focus. Relationships moved to the top of my attention – relationships with God, my husband, and friends, particularly at Marble. Rather than striving for success, I found significance in service.
Although I found more balance, I harbored some disappointment that my career had derailed. Until recently, I struggled with the absence of a legacy at the sunset of my career. The opportunities and promotions were going to the more ambitious and energetic (younger) peers. To avoid resentment and boredom, I learned to rely on an attitude of service to make my job more interesting. I particularly enjoyed an informal role of mentoring new managers.
Therefore, I was surprised a couple of weeks ago when asked to take a new role to do formally what I was doing informally. What an honor to lead new leaders. In pursuing my own passions and interests while heeding the call for service, I have an opportunity to create a career legacy.
Is a legacy important to you? As long as we are upright, it is not too late. What a blessing it is when the opportunity for creating legacy comes from something we enjoy. We do this by elevating the well-being of our loved ones, providing love through our friendships, conducting projects that we are uniquely qualified to do and responding to countless opportunities for acts of giving and kindness.
I encourage you to talk to us at Marble about your dreams. Reach out to the Ministers, the Staff, the Elders, the Deacons, volunteer leaders of our programs and everyday congregants that live the message every day at work, at home and in the community. Learn more about The Peale Society (see page 12). Let’s help one another create legacies.
Chair, Board of Elders and Deacons Marble Collegiate Church
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$221,000Easter OfferingHelping over 55 local & international
service organizations
44,545Annual Worship attendance
(includes live streaming)
Growing our faith community Sundays, Wednesdays & Fridays
15% Increase
Facebook “likes”
Averaging a weekly traffic of
3,386 “likes”
30% Increase
Twitterfollowers
Engaging audiences through
social media
1,128 items collected
Drive for Dignity Providing new undergarments
to homeless men & women23,000Cups of Water
Serving thristy marchers in NYC’s Pride March
110Pairs Numbers of eyeglasses
collected & refurbished Sending individuals in
developing countries the gift of clearer vision
235 Stuffed
back-to-schoolbackpacks
donatedEquipping homeless &
at-risk children with school supplies
2,235 Food/Toiletry items donated
Supplying non-perishable goods
to NYC food banks & shelters
491 Weekly average of live streaming visits for Worship, Bible Study & Spiritual Growth
Adding 57% to our gathered community
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“Soul Purpose,” hosted by Dr. Brown, premiered as an online series offering short, thought-provoking videos to engage spiritually and connect with Marble.
Chad Tanaka Pack joined the staff as Associate in
Ministry and Pastoral Advisor to GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship,
Connection: 20s & 30s and the Stewardship Team.
Sr. Carol Perry offered a wealth of scriptural knowledge and practical wisdom in her popu-lar Bible Study classes. Her new book Among Women debuted this year.
Marble’s beautiful and historic Sanctuary remains a sacred space to worship God and refresh the soul.
Worship at Marble, whether in person or online via live streaming, provides a sacred space to mature into the people God intends us to be – people of possibilities. Our ministry continues to expand beyond Fifth Avenue and 29th Street: live streaming viewership grew 12%, adding 57% to our gathered community. Facebook “likes” and Twitter followers increased 15% and 30%, respectively.
New online resources for spiritual growth include short video series hosted by Dr. Brown, available 24/7: “The Bible for Today” highlights key teachings of this rich text and relates their meanings to everyday life; “Soul Purpose” brings a personal understanding as to why Faith matters. And this year we celebrated the publications of Dr. Brown’s book A Five-Mile Walk and Sr. Carol Perry’s Among Women. The Colloquium was a symposium-style series offered quar-terly throughout the year that introduced scholars from theological and ecclesiastical academia to present provocative topics stimulating to a church in an urban setting.
Virgilio Belen I started working at Marble 14 years ago and people often recognize me because I’m usually running around on Sundays. My job is building maintenance – from replacing light bulbs to decorating for Christmas and Easter, to whatever needs to be taken care of in-between. I’m kind of a jack-of-all-trades and a job well done is what I’m all about.
People expect this beautiful church to look nice and I do my best to make that happen, and when everything behind the scenes appears seamless, that makes me happy. Christmas and Easter are especially important because there are so many visitors who might be attending for the first time. I like working for a church with so much history and anything that helps people feel glad to be here makes me proud to be part of the team.
Jessica ScovelDuring Worship, I saw an announce-ment in the church bulletin
that Sunday School teachers were needed and I felt a “Divine nudge” to volunteer. After ending my career as a speech/language therapist for chil-dren I began a discernment process, not certain of next steps to take but sensing that something fundamental was about to happen. It was a Marble Small Group, “Hearing God’s Call,” that caused me, for the first time, to think of God actually calling me to do different things. Although I had thought my work with children was over, the Spirit continued to poke me. Within a year after volunteering in the CYF program I joined the church staff, and what began as a Divine nudge has evolved into a new vocation as Director of Children’s Ministry in spiritual partner-ship with families. God’s guidance is real.
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Diane Bish , The First Lady of the Organ, was a guest artist during the Pipe Organ Concert Series.
Ministers, Staff and Board showed hidden talents in songs and skits in the Homecoming Variety Show.
Worshipers entering the church received a welcom-ing smile and warm handshake from members of the Ushers & Greeters Team.
Dr. Brown served up an order of pancakes at Marble’s first-ever, old-fashioned Pancake Supper.
We saw Christmas through the eyes of Marble’s children at their annual CYF Christmas Show.
Judy Tulin As Marble’s Congregational Care Associate I try to be pres-ent and focused pastorally with individuals
and groups, supporting them through the ups and downs of life events. I’ve learned through the years that people seek community, compassion and the power of prayer, especially in times of need; even though they may not know who is praying for them, they feel a spiritual chain holding them up. Recently, a long-time member unexpectedly dropped by the church after her husband’s memorial to thank Rev. DePree and me for the care we offered in planning her husband’s ser-vice. With tears in her eyes, she took our hands and expressed appreciation that we helped celebrate her husband’s life and legacy. She felt God’s spirit moving through us. It’s those interac-tions, which come along when you least expect it, that make my work so gratifying.
Blaine McIndoeI grew up at Marble – this is the only church I’ve ever known. I attend the Professional
Performing Arts School for drama and we don’t have many rehearsals on Sundays so I can still attend services, because Marble is my family and so is my school. It’s nice having both. That’s why when a Midwestern church group known for its hate speech staged a protest outside my school and shouted awful things against the LGBT students and faculty it really upset my friends and me. Do they honestly believe that such radical hatred reflects God’s Spirit? Just step foot in Marble and try to find that kind of intolerance. You won’t because it’s not here. We’re such a variety of people and I love being part of a church that welcomes differences and also roots us in our faith.
The year’s theme was “Love Is . . .” with ministries and programs completing the sentence to describe who we are as a faith community. The Music Ministry hosted a year-long Pipe Organ Inaugural Concert Series with performances by a trio of distinguished organ virtuosi. The Marble Choir, Festival of Voices and Chamber Orchestra, directed by Kenneth Dake, prepared us for the mystery of Advent with a concert of glorious music, inspi-rational readings, and dance. Stacy Penson conducted the Community Gospel Choir in its annual concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as a joyous spring gospel celebra-tion. Marble’s new-play festival The Puzzle received 251 submissions from 36 States, Canada, Chile, and New Zealand; 13 plays were selected for performance. Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF) showed a 10% increase in participation in Family Worship, Adult Sunday School Class, the CYF Christmas Show and service projects. And for just plain fun, we laughed it up at the Homecoming Variety Show and initiated a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper that received 5 stars from all who attended.
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Larry BaileyI was privileged to be part of a group from Marble that trav-eled to South Africa to connect with ministries
and schools, supported in part by our Easter Offering, which serve orphaned and abandoned children. Many of these children fend for themselves because the impact of HIV/AIDS has left them without parents and some become victims of child predators.
We were there to assess the orphan situation and witness the severity of it. South African fathers are sometimes asked to look after not only their own children but those without families, so it was an honor to participate in a workshop on fatherhood with other men in our group and share our experiences on what that entails. “It takes a village to raise a child” is not just a catch-phrase. A rebirth process is happening in South Africa and we must remain commit-ted and help it along.
Our congregation continued to answer the call of God to be the eyes, hands, feet, and voice of Jesus Christ in the world: 2,235 food and toiletry items were collected for food banks and shelters; 1,128 new undergarments were donated to homeless men and women; 235 back-packs full of necessary back-to-school supplies were gifted to children in need; 218 winter garments and 211 books were collected for Icahn House children; and $221,000 was given to the Easter Offering to help over 55 local and international ser-vice organizations.
P.S. 30M was an exciting new venture in which Marble Church partnered with P.S. 30M Hernandez/Hughes in Harlem, part of the NYC Community Learning School Initiative. The project focused on Math and Reading comprehension in a one-on-one tutorial enrichment program with a cultural arts component, building relationships between tutor and student. The experience was so successful for all involved that it continues through the next program year.
Volunteers also served Christmas breakfast at MainChance Drop-In Center; prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals to the homebound; donated blood; tutored ESL for English in Action; cleaned and refurbished city parks; knitted/cro-cheted Prayer Shawls; led worship for the homeless in Madison Square Park; and so much more.
Action Volunteers were all smiles while refurbishing park benches at Flushing Meadows/Corona Park in Queens (top).
Participants from Marble in the National Alliance for Mental Illness Walk-a-Thon gathered for a group photo (bottom).
A student accepted her award certificate in recog-nition of completing the first year of the Tutoring & Cultural Arts Enrichment Program between P.S. 30M and Marble.
Stan Williams I had a long and successful career as a fashion journalist working for a big magazine when some-one bought it and I was aged out. During the ensuing emotional chaos, I discov-ered Marble which became my spiritual anchor. “God wants you to do some-thing” was the message Dr. Brown gave
during Worship one Sunday and that stopped me in my tracks. I’d heard about the P.S. 30M project in Harlem – tutoring school-children in Math and English – and thought, “I can do this.” I was accepted into the volunteer program and now mentor a boy with loving parents who want the best for him, and I’m there to help. Encouraging my little guy renews my purpose and self-confidence. God has a plan for my wellbeing and this church is nurturing my faith in new beginnings – it will be OK.
Our volunteers handed out a record-breaking 23,000 cups of water to participants in NYC’s Pride March.
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Anonymous (3)Jay AlbrechtSusie AllenCarol D. AndersonCarol M. AndersonArnel A. AndradaWayne & Gloria AntworthMeg S. Armstrong & G. Gregory LozierJudith M. BajorisJames T. BalphElizabeth M. BarrettRobert BaxterBraden BellChristina BellBarbara BerkallLynette BollersDorothy BookerBetsy N. BrownBill BrownChristy A. BrownWilliam R. BrownEllen BrysWilliam N. & Sindy S. BurggrafLea CaliandroJudith M. CarloughDouglas M. & Marilyn CaseSusan E. ChandlerJoyce ChorbajianBarbara H. ClemmonsSherri Clemmons Lewis
Stuart Cole & Gary ThompsonMary CoonanGail CoverdaleJanine CraaneValery E. CraaneCatherine C. CraneVirginia CreightonJune M. CurtissKenneth V. DakeJoan DanielsCarol Davies-Gross & Abie GrossMarjorie DavisPaul DiMaggio
Marcelle DollRichard R. & Valerie DollFrancina DorfeldEdward DraytonLacrasia Duchein & Jay G. RuckelJoanne Ebersbach
Czarina EmbuscadoJobe ForteLynn M. FoxBill FranklinRuth A. FruehaufPeggy FunderburkeGeraldine GibneyElizabeth M. & Samuel B. GilpinJohanna GoodcupMargaret L. GoodmanCatherine M. GrandjeanHerman F. GreeneAlice A. HankersonNancy L. HarrisAlfred & Angela HatabPamela M. HayesMarie L. HedbavnyCaroline R. HelmuthVictoria L. HendersonCarol L. HexnerMary Burns HoffAlfons HoffmannAmy-Marie HohnSylvia R. HoisingtonHolmes A. HolemanMarion D. HolmesJennifer A. IanNarva JacksonWilliam W. Jackson & Paul M. TrantanellaAlice Marie Jacobson
Cheryl JagowMalvice E. JeffersonDana T. JohnsonGregory L. JohnsonDiane JohnstonFrances A. Katrishen & Nicos A. ScordisMadeline KernsDieter A. KillingerDaphne M. & Dennis J. KimChris & Eileen KirnaJonnie K. KuchwaraTilly La GrenadeJune W. LeBellE. Paul LeishmanBarbara A. Lipke- ScholtisekJohanna L. & Richard LuttonIan B. MackenzieDawn E. MahlauStacey Mann
Edward A. MarlattMarilyn D. MarottaDorothy E. MarshFrances B. MarshGillian MarshallElliot MartinMichele MatillaAnnemarie MauersbergerMamie McIndoeRosemary McNamaraNancy S. Mitchell
Dianne MorrisMartha MortensonRobert W. MoulthropEdwin G. & Luella B. MulderPatricia H. NearyJosephine C. NicholsErmilo NoveloLinda M. OrtizDanita K. & Paul J. OstlingDavid ParriesJulie E. PetersonRaymond A. PhillipsKarol & Pablo PickMelinda PikeStephen Plescia & Keith D. MullerEstelle RandolphSuzi & Thomas J. ReedHannelore Rimlinger
Charles M. & Brenda P. RodstromA. George RogersAllen P. & Mary Carolyn RogersMary K. RollandJohn E. & Eleanor A. RorerMarilyn RowanRobert & Maria RyneveldBarbara M. Sagan
Larry SchaferRobert J. & Janine A. SchindlerAileen SchlefConsuelo SeidelPolly SingerLaurel K. Soderholm- Weber & Urs WeberAdrienne SprouseMario E. SprouseJane G. StoufferMaria L. StrongwaterRonald W. SvenningsenPeter D. TaylorDonna J. TrombettaNorma N. TuriniDavid W. & Electa VarnishKora VaughsRobert & Susan WeiDonald J. & Katherine WeidaRobyn Weida
Joyce F. WestMargery K. WestinRobert D. & Nora H. WilliamsMary M. WilsonVivien YoungClair J. ZakHelene B. ZoulSara Zwart
Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms/Magdalene House, described her suc-cessful initiative that reaches out to people trapped in the sex-for-sale industry, helping them embark on new lives. (Thistle Farms is a recipient of the Easter Offering.)
Giving is no different from any other spiritual discipline. Much like daily prayer, Bible study, fellowship, etc., it is one of the many ways in which God calls us to be in relationship and build up the Church. Everything we have is a gift from God, and the gifts we receive are not
ours alone. God gives them for the purpose of serving Him and others, and we each have something to give back. At Marble, our giving back comes in the gifts of time, talent and treasure (i.e. our financial gifts). Through the warm welcome from ushers and greeters on a Sunday morning, to the
cup of coffee that is handed over in the Marble Loft with a smile, to the gifts we place in the offering plate or donate online, Marble is a community of faithful givers.
Nearly $1.6 million was raised through pledge and plate gifts and special appeals, including $221,000 for the Easter Offering — a special “light in the city”. One hundred percent of the Easter Offering is granted to carefully vetted local and inter-national non-profits, building bridges of hope and spreading Jesus’ message of love in action.
This year, giving was made easier through the implementation of a secure online system, allowing for self-man-agement of one-time and recurring gifts, program payments and registration, as well as a stationary giving kiosk in the Marble Loft. And for the first time ever, we can give via text message using a smartphone.
We are moved by stories of those whose lives have been transformed through Marble. Thank you for your unsparing generosity. Marble’s commitment to serving God’s people, both here and around the world, is alive and vibrant. We are grate-ful for your continued prayers, service, and financial support as together we move forward to serve this congregation, our city, and the world.
Stuart Cole & Gary Thompson We had been members as well as employ-ees of Marble for several years and heard about the Peale Society, knowing that it was formed to encourage endowments to the church. At the time, Dr. Ed Mulder was in charge of increasing the endowment by $20 million. He explained to us the value and importance of securing Marble’s financial future and said that by taking out a life insurance policy and paying it off in ten years the church would benefit.
So that’s what we did, thus becoming members of the Peale Society and contrib-uting to Marble’s ongoing ministry. We believe in this community, that what we do
here is amazing, and that God’s Spirit really does transform lives. The endowment is about looking to the future and making sure we always have a spiritual home on Fifth Avenue and 29th Street.
The construction of our world-class pipe organ was made possible by bequests and gifts from Marble’s members and friends.
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Guirlaine Belizaire Marble entered my life when I was at a crossroads and between jobs; attending Worship held me together when I felt like falling apart. After joining Marble I was asked to participate in the Women’s Ministry and serve on the Leadership Team. Being among phenom-enal women who supported me during difficult times and now leading with them in ministry is a dream come true.
I have grown stronger and more confident having found my voice. Giving back is my way of paying it forward. I’ll always remember being cared for by my spiritual sisters during those desert months. At Marble we hear of three ways to give of ourselves: through our treasure, our talent, and our time. Stewardship is my treasure and sharing my talent and time with the Women’s Ministry is my heart. It’s what God is calling me to at Marble.
Peale Society. Founded in 1993 and named after longtime
Senior Minister Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Mrs. Ruth Stafford
Peale, the Peale Society recognizes members who have included Marble
in their estate plans through a future bequest, charitable gift annu-
ity, charitable trust, life insurance, or other types of deferred giving
arrangements. Through a Will or other planned gift, you can create your
own personal legacy at Marble that will go on to transform countless
lives and ensure the ministry of this historic church and its congrega-
tion. We thank these individuals here, and all that have come before.
**To become a Peale Society member or to explore the planned giving options available at Marble, contact T.J. Houlihan, Director of Giving, at (212) 686-2770 or [email protected]. It is recommended that you speak first with your financial advisor regarding the options that best meet your financial goals.
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In MemoriamTo those “saints” of the Peale Society who have gone before us, and so
generously remembered Marble with a final gift.
To all the saints who are in Christ Jesus… I thank my God every time I remember you.
— Philippians 1:1. *Listing as of September 30, 2016. If you are or think you might be a Peale Society member
and find your name missing, we deeply regret the error. Please contact us so that we may thank and honor you accordingly.
Inspiring Ministries
Belonging Ministries
Caring Ministries
Teaching Ministries
Serving Ministries
Giving Ministries
Revealing Ministries
Administrative Ministries
Gifts from the People of Marble
Easter Offering
Program Revenue
Income from the Marble Endowment
Rental and Miscellaneous Income
Collegiate Church Appropriation
Collegiate Church Appropriation for Benefits
2016 Financial UpdateOperating Results Revenue FY 2016 Actuals FY 2017 Budget
Revenue from Marble Sources Gifts from the People of Marble (Note 1) 1,371,418 1,359,137
Easter Offering (Note 2) 221,000 200,000
Program Revenue 113,899 103,685
Income from the Marble Endowment 900,000 950,000
Rental and Miscellaneous Income 35,484 11,400
Subtotal 2,641,801 2,624,222
Collegiate Church Appropriation 2,770,000 2,655,000
Collegiate Church Appropriation for Benefits 894,363 894,358
Subtotal 3,664,363 3,549,358
Total Revenue 6,306,164 6,173,580
Expenses 2016 Budget 2017
Inspiring Ministries Worship and Music 873,780 874,752
MarbleVision, incl. Live Streaming of Worship 236,585 277,505
Subtotal 1,110,365 1,152,257
Belonging Ministries
Church Growth and New Members 161,590 163,896
Fellowship over Meals 19,313 14,173
Subtotal 180,903 178,069
Caring Ministries Congregational Care 353,167 336,298
Fellowship Groups 315,519 282,422
Subtotal 668,686 618,720
Teaching Ministries Adult Education/Spiritual Growth 164,548 152,995
Children’s Ministry 224,079 233,187
New and Developing Growth Programs 104,189 121,118
Live Streaming of Educational Programs 78,862 92,502
Subtotal 571,678 599,802
Serving Ministries Outreach and Missions 252,426 157,239
Easter Offering Grants (Note 2) 221,000 200,000
Subtotal 473,426 357,239
Giving Ministries Stewardship 219,153 235,818
Revealing Ministries Communications and Marketing 579,649 595,695
Administrative Ministries General Administrative 456,357 460,139 Employee Benefits 672,910 750,268 Caring for Our Physical Spaces 1,246,501 1,220,334
Subtotal 2,375,768 2,430,741
Total Expenses 6,179,628 6,168,340
Operating Surplus/Deficit 126,537 5,240
Note 1: This year’s budget incorporated a 5.8% increase in gifts from members & friends.
Note 2: 100% of Contributions to Marble’s Easter Offering is given to top-rated non-profits and to fund developing Signature Missions in the coming year.
FY 2017 Revenue
FY 2017 Expenses
Marble Staff and Board
MinistersDr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister
Rev. Kirsty DePree, Minister of Congregational Care
Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate in Ministry
Sister Carol Perry, S.U., Bible Scholar
Program DirectorsKenneth V. Dake, Director of Music
T.J. HoulihanDirector of Giving
Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media
Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications
Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer
Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Director of Membership & Connecting
Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach
Board of Elders and Deacons Elders
Stephanie M. Bailey
Dorothy Booker
Marcelle E. Doll
Wingate Jackson, Jr.
Sheila B. Moses
Eileen A. O’Connell
John E. Rorer, II
Gregory W. Walker
Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita
Deacons
Peter Barnett
Trenesa Danuser
T. Hunter Dare
Sandra Diaz
Ted Gregory
Richard Harper
G. Gregory Lozier
Robert L. Williams
Serving as Deacons to Intersections International:
Barbara Costigan Marcia Fingal
StaffJohn Angello, Controller
Ricardo Arroyo, Maintenance
Virgilio Belen, Maintenance
Karie Brown, Cherub Choir
Stuart Cole, Facilities & Events Manager
Colleen Cosgrove, Director of Welcoming Ministries & Hospitality; 60+ Fellowship; Adult Ministry
Michael Finke, Children’s Choir
Karla Fritsch, Publications Manager
Luis Furniel, Maintenance
Nick Giardina, Audio Technician
Brian Hampton, Director of Children, Youth & Families Ministry
Deah Harriott, WeWo Musical Director
Ashley Johnson, Marketing & Communications Manager
Rev. Gregory Johnson, Prayer Circle
Daphne Kim, Human Resources Manager
Greg Lum, Art Director
Beatriz Marin, Accounts Payable
John McHugh, Properties Manager
Baleta McKenzie, Small Groups Coordinator
Stacy Penson, Gospel Choir Director
Lauren Perez, Part-time Receptionist
Don Piper, Program Manager
Yvon Plaisimond, Maintenance
Andres Ramirez, Maintenance
Desmond Roberts, Part-time Receptionist
Tom Schneider, Missions & Outreach Associate
Jessica Scovel, Director of Children’s Ministry
Korland Simmons, Music Administrative Assistant
Janet Smith, Part-time Social Worker
Jaroslav Sorm, IT Manager
Gary Thompson, Receptionist; Wedding Coordinator
Kate Troy, Executive Assistant to Senior Minister
Judy Tulin, Congregational Care Associate
Siobhan Tull, Director of Virtual Church Relations
Jerry Williams, Maintenance
Shana Wolfe, Business Office/Data
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