Vestry Report

Sr. Warden’s Report – January 2003 Vestry Meeting

The Vestry noted the removal of walls on the ground level of the classroom
building at the lower school, as approved at the December meeting. Those
classrooms had been unusable for some time due to flooding problems. The area
will be equipped with picnic tables and ceiling fans to allow use for
lunchroom/picnic area and outside classrooms.

Outside repairs to the former Art Association Building (CCC new Administration
Building) began in early January. Not too surprisingly, some under the porch
beams had to be replaced as did a termite-damaged sill, and brick supports
needed re-mortaring. The handicap ramp will be widened to code, the porch
re-planked and railings in place, and the building repainted. Work is
progressing well; the weather cooperative. Vestry voted to wait until
additional pledged money is “in hand” before work begins inside-both Vestry and
Dick Mayer are optimistic that will occur before completion of the outside.
When the inside is complete and the staff moved, work will begin immediately on
the new nursery and youth spaces. Design /motif/colors have been chosen for
the nursery; the youth will help pick for its space.

A very tight 2003 Budget of $561,750 was adopted-- $20,000 less than 2002.
Cost effective measures implemented everywhere. There are still a sizable
number of parishioners pledging in the past who have not returned their
commitment for 2003 which has made our budgeting somewhat uncertain. We are
all aware that this past year has not been financially easy for many of our
parishioners but we ask that all remember to put the work of God through His
Church at the top of your priorities. We urge everyone to prayerfully make a
commitment in order that our church can go forth in its planning. More details
will follow in subsequent publications.

The Vestry decided to consider construction of our second Habitat House at the
September vestry meeting. Although CCC has committed to the building of a
second home; we did not feel that the funds from the capital campaign were
available right now for us to proceed in the Spring of 2003. We encourage
interested parishioners to work with other sponsors this spring and summer.

Parishioner concerns as expressed to vestry members were brought forward and
discussed, with the clergy and vestry committed to active listening and
response. As always, the priests encourage parishioners to speak directly to
the clergy whenever there is a concern or problem.

We are truly blessed with loving support from congregation and clergy as we
move Christ Church forward in God’s work.

Liz Taurman,
Senior Warden