GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

HELD MONDAY 22nd NOVEMBER, 2010

The Chairperson of the Congregation, Graeme Frecker, chaired the meeting.

1. WELCOME

APOLOGIES

2. DEVOTIONS

3. MINUTES

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES

4.1. Letter of Acceptance received from Rev. Rosemary Carter.

5. ON THE WAY TOGETHER

5.1. Community of Faith – report given by Rev. Greg Fry

5.2. Inclusive Community – report given by Jeanne Koetsier and Alison Clarkson

5.3. The Hub – report given by Judith Greenwood and Laurel Muir

5.4. Outreach – report given by Lyn McDonald

6. REPORTS and RECOMMENDATIONS from CHURCH COUNCIL

6.1. Chair of Council, John Hurst spoke to a comprehensive report [Powerpoint]

6.1.1. Use of Manse at 19 Southdown Avenue – Warren Greenwood reported.

6.2. Projected Financial Outcome for 2010 – Roger Vass reported

6.3. Congregation Budget for 2011 - Roger Vass reported

7. MINISTRY TEAM REPORT – no report given.

8. ELDERS – Ross Mackinnon

9. PRESBYTERY REPORT - given by John Hurst

John gave a brief report on Port Philip East Presbytery –

10. OTHER BUSINESS


Glen Waverley Uniting Church - Budget 2011.
PLANNED EXPENDITURE

Congregation overall

Congregation funded

Self funded

• Ministry of the Word

$152,800

• Supporting the wider work of the UCA

$51,500

• Communicating with the Congregation

$500

• Support for Elders & other group activities

$300

• Catering

$200

• Other self funded programs and activities (estimate only)

$29,600

Subtotal

$205,300

$29,600

Specific Ministries

• Ministry to Youth and Young Adults

$76,900

• Ministry to Children and Young Families

$18,200

• Ministry to Seniors

$ 6,800

• Other self funded programs and activities (estimate only)

$22,400

Subtotal

$101,900

$22,400

Other Missions and ministries

• Working to further our OTWT goals (Mission teams)

$4,300

• Pastoral & welfare

$1,000

• Stewardship of Property

$75,000

• Administration and finances support

$54,000

• Other self funded programs and activities (estimate only)

$3,500

Subtotal

$134,300

$3,500

Total

$441,500

$55,500

Grand Total(estimate only)

$497,000

Sources of funds to meet needs

• Pledged giving by Generous Givers

$334,000

• Open Plate giving by Generous Givers

$35,000

• Rent and Interest

$40,500

• Fund raising events to support the budget

$12,000

• Use of asset replacement reserve

$24,800

Total

$446,300

Recommendation from the Church Council

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