Trinity Episcopal Church
Concord, Massachusetts
2015 Annual Report
Annual Meeting
February 28, 2016
10:30 am
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rector’s Report ....................................................................................................... 3
Annual Meeting Minutes ........................................................................................ 4
Senior Warden ........................................................................................................ 8
Junior Warden ......................................................................................................... 9
Associate Rector ................................................................................................... 10
Welcome Committee ............................................................................................ 12
Nominating Committee......................................................................................... 13
Director of Children and Youth Ministries ........................................................... 14
Caring Connection ................................................................................................ 17
Handcrafts ............................................................................................................. 18
Trinity Fayre ......................................................................................................... 19
Healing Prayer Team ............................................................................................ 20
Beijing Circle ........................................................................................................ 21
Outreach Ministry ................................................................................................. 22
Music Director ...................................................................................................... 24
Human Resources Committee............................................................................... 28
Trinity Ushers ....................................................................................................... 28
Funeral Reception Committee .............................................................................. 28
Lay Eucharistic Visitors ........................................................................................ 29
Report of the Trustees of the Memorial Garden ................................................... 29
Technology Committee ......................................................................................... 30
Stewardship Commission...................................................................................... 31
2015 Pledges ......................................................................................................... 32
Finance Committee Report ................................................................................... 34
Treasurer’s Report ................................................................................................ 35
The Budget ............................................................................................................ 36
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Rector’s Report
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
This is my last annual report. My time as your rector has gone by so fast it is hard for me to comprehend it!
I am so thankful for all of you. You have shaped my ministry and my spiritual life in ways that are hard to
describe. I have always known that we are shaped by the community of which we are a part, but never before
have I experienced it as profoundly as I have here.
This past year has been especially marked by the construction of the new Parish House. We moved to the
undercroft and old archives in the interim, awaiting the completion of the new Parish House by late summer.
The move from the old offices to the interim offices, and then to the new offices was more difficult than I had
imagined. But overall, it has worked out very well. We have the Building Committee co-chairs, Charlie Stone
and Steve Newbold to thank for that. They spent countless hours making sure the construction turned out as we
had hoped. Charlie also saved us many thousands of dollars in serving as our project manager. The interiors
committee did a wonderful job of selecting furniture, art, paint and floor covering to make the new facility a
welcoming place. Overall, it has been a great success. All of this was accomplished as a result of the vision,
desire and commitment of an entire parish.
As you read this Annual Report I hope you will give thanks for the many ways all of you have contributed to
the vitality of this parish. Countless hours have been donated by our fellow parishioners to make life at Trinity
better, and to reach out with loving hands to those in need around us and far beyond. I also greatly value the
way you care for one another in times of need. In all of these and many other ways you are living your faith, not
just in the Church, but in your daily life.
I will always be thankful for the years I have been given to be in ministry with you. But I am also excited for
the future that is before you. You are a strong and healthy congregation. I am confident that God will lead you
into ministries you cannot now imagine. I believe God will lead you to call a rector who will be the right person
to engage in ministry with you in the years ahead. Trust God for that.
Lou and I thank you for the privilege we have had to share our lives with you, and especially for the love and
friendship you have extended to us. We will miss you.
May God richly bless you in the years ahead.
God’s peace,
Tony
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
The Annual Meeting of Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord, Massachusetts was called to order at 10:40 a.m.
The record reflected the presence of a quorum.
The Reverend Tony Buquor appointed Lucy Rosborough to serve as Clerk for the Annual Meeting.
The Rector, The Reverend Tony Buquor, led the parish in an Opening Prayer.
The meeting was called pursuant to the Warrant approved by the Vestry and as posted in accordance with the
By-Laws.
The Wardens were introduced by Tony:
Jay Luby - Senior Warden
Claudia Liebesny - Junior Warden
The Minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting were presented and it was moved and seconded to accept them.
The motion passed.
Tony recognized his wonderful Staff and asked those present to stand:
The Reverend Becky Gettel, Assistant Rector
Robert Barney, Director of Music
Dave Woessner, Director of Christian Formation
Ted Hull, Sexton
Anne Lynch, Office Administrator
Susan MacDonald, Trinity Publications
Nancy Marshall, Bookkeeper
Paul Lamoreaux, Sunday Sexton
Jenna McNicholas, Professional Nursery Care Provider
The reports of the various Commissions and Committees were published in the 2014 Annual Report. Tony
invited comments and questions on any of the reports within with the exception of the Treasurer’s Report, the
Nominating Committee Report, and the Building Committee Report, which were to be taken up separately.
There were no questions.
It was moved and seconded to accept the 2014 Annual Report. The motion passed.
REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ELECTIONS:
The Nominating Committee’s recommended slate of officers was presented by the Chair of the Nominating
Committee, Carolyn Coffin.
Vestry Officers nominated for one-year terms:
Senior Warden - Jay Luby
Junior Warden - John Mandler
Treasurer - Katharine Berger
Clerk - Lucy Rosborough
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It was moved and seconded to elect the slate of Officers of the Vestry as proposed by the Nominating
Committee for 2015. There were no nominations from the floor. The motion passed.
At-Large Vestry Members nominated to serve for three-year terms:
William Garnett
Denis Jenssen
Anne Umphrey
It was moved and seconded to accept the slate of At-Large Vestry Members as proposed by the
Nominating Committee. There were no nominations from the floor. The motion passed.
Vestry Members whose terms continue were recognized by the Chair:
One Year remaining until 2016:
James Hornblower
Charlie Stone
Marc Ubaldino
Two Years remaining until 2017:
Robert Chartener
Emily Moss
Linda Vieira
Convention Delegates:
The following persons were nominated to serve as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. They will also serve
as Parish Representatives to the Concord River Deanery Assembly:
George Dallas
Win Wilbur
It was moved and seconded to accept the Nominating Committee’s nomination of George Dallas and Win
Wilbur to serve as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention and the Concord River Deanery Assembly.
There were no nominations from the floor. The motion passed.
Carolyn Coffin, as Chair of the Nominating Committee, moved the following resolution:
Because our By-Laws do not provide for the election of an Alternate Delegate should an elected Delegate
not be able to serve, it was moved that Neela Zinsser be and hereby is elected to serve as Delegate in such
elected Delegate’s place and stead with full rights and authority of the Parish, and it be further moved
that should any other Delegate vacancy remain at any time it shall be filled in accordance with the ByLaws.
The motion was seconded and passed.
Nominating Committee Members:
The Nominating Committee appointed Brenda Hawes to serve a two-year term on the Nominating Committee.
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Tony Buquor and Carolyn Coffin, Chair of the Nominating Committee, thanked the outgoing members of the
Nominating Committee for their service which concludes at this Annual Meeting:
Carol Burroughs
Carolyn Coffin, Chair
Garnet Glover
Irene Todd
Continuing to serve until the 2016 Annual Meeting will be
Doug Johnson
Brian Litzenberger
Brian Rosborough
Anne Winslow
In accordance with our By-Laws, the Vestry will appoint one member of the Nominating Committee and the
Rector will appoint one.
Anne Winslow moved that Judy Marriner be nominated from the Annual Meeting to serve a two-year term on
the Nominating Committee.
On motion, Judy Marriner was nominated, seconded and voted to a two-year term on the Nominating
Committee.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Chair recognized Katharine Berger, Treasurer, who presented the Treasurer’s Report for 2014. The full
report on pages 35-43 of the 2014 Annual Report provides an Overview of 2015 and a Parish Hall Facility
Project Update. Katharine encouraged parishioners to pay their outstanding pledge amounts to keep costs on
our loan down.
After discussion, it was moved and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion passed.
BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT:
Co-Chair Steve Newbold presented the Report of the Building Committee, recorded on pages 10-11 of the 2014
Annual Report. He mentioned the superb collaboration of many people who over the years have given
generously of their time and treasure. Senior Warden Jay Luby acknowledged the talent and creativity of the
Co-Chairs, Charlie Stone and Steve Newbold, who saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars with their inhouse expertise.
After discussion, on motion, the Building Committee’s Report was approved.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Chair recognized Co-Chair Rod Hossfeld who spoke on behalf of his Co-Chairs
John Lewis and Tom Philips. As of December 31, 2014, the Capital Campaign Fund reflected total revenues
received since inception of $4,099,872 with fund expenses of $2,398,832 and a net balance of $1,701,041.
Pledge commitments exceeded $4,340,289. Rod spoke of the generosity in spirit of the Trinity community and
the goal of having 100% participation.
On motion, the Capital Campaign Committee Report was approved.
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RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING VESTRY:
The Rector and the Senior Warden acknowledged the extraordinary service to Trinity by outgoing Vestry
members:
Stephen Newbold
Bob Penfield
Martha Stone
Claudia Liebesny, Junior Warden
SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT:
Jay Luby acknowledged the generosity of parishioners in the recently concluded Stewardship Campaign and
looked forward to the resumption of the Capital Campaign. He thanked the Clergy, Staff, Vestry, Commission
leaders and all of Trinity for its strong support.
There were no announcements but before Tony’s motion to adjourn the Annual Meeting, he said what a
wonderful privilege it was to serve our parish, with community and Christ at its heart.
Tony was surprised to be presented with a box full of messages of appreciation for his leadership.
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. and concluded with a closing prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucy Rosborough, Clerk
Trinity’s cross after a storm in 2015
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Senior Warden
On behalf of the Vestry, I am pleased to report that Trinity continues to thrive in all respects. This is a testimony
to our wonderful clergy, dedicated staff and caring, generous parishioners.
What a difference a year makes! In reflecting upon this past year, I am struck by how much Trinity has changed
due to our beautiful new facilities and by the tremendous opportunities we will now enjoy going forward. It is
not an understatement to claim that Trinity has been transformed with respect to our physical plant and,
importantly, externally in terms of the wide range of possibilities, such as an expanded outreach program, that
we can now pursue as a result.
It is important to recognize that our new Parish Hall, offices and other facilities are the result of the dedicated
effort of many parishioners that goes back almost ten years. While conceding all the critical groundwork that
previous committees contributed, I also want to acknowledge that we would not be enjoying our current,
beautiful facilities were it not for the fact that a number of key leaders within our parish stepped up to the plate
at critical times and effectively said: “No matter what it takes, we’re going to build, finance and furnish a
fantastic facility within budget.”
So, on behalf of the vestry and others at Trinity, I thank all those participants, sung and unsung, for your vision
and dedication in anticipating the amazing possibilities and for doing all that you could to advance this pivotal
project. Working with incredibly talented and dedicated architects, builders and bankers, Trinity’s parishioners,
priests and staff should be proud that, working together, we have created a multi-faceted building complex that
should stand us in good stead for decades to come. Thank you ALL!!!
Throughout the necessarily disruptive building process, many in our church went out of their way to make sure
that Trinity maintained a sense of normalcy. We owe a debt of gratitude for those who continued to offer
attractive music programs; provide stimulating Sunday School classes; display beautiful artwork and photos;
and undertake so many other church activities (e.g., a successful Fayre) despite having to overcome many
challenges along the way. In this vein, Stewardship’s successful efforts during this period were particularly
impressive in helping to fund our everyday expenses as well as our many important ministries.
Through the generosity and hard work of many, we’ve made great progress in funding our building project.
However, there is still more work to do. In fact, we still need to raise many hundreds of thousands of dollars to
complete the process. So, your continued and, if possible, increased support is very much needed and
appreciated.
I want to conclude by thanking everyone at Trinity for all you do to help make our church such a welcoming,
dynamic parish. I am honored to be your Senior Warden and very appreciative of all that so many of you do to
assist our priests, vestry and committees in trying to make Trinity the best it can be in so many respects. Your
support will be even more important during 2016 as we enter a transition phase, during which Tony will retire
and we will embark upon the next stage of our lives together at Trinity. Let’s use the first part of this year to
enjoy Tony’s ministry and thank him for all that he has done and meant for our parish. At the same time, let’s
work together to ensure a successful transition in welcoming the interim rector and preparing the way for our
permanent rector. With your assistance and support, I am very optimistic that Trinity will continue to flourish as
a welcoming, vibrant church for all concerned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Luby, Senior Warden
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Junior Warden
The primary role of the Junior Warden this past year has been providing support to the Parish hall project and
guiding the Undercroft renovations. The weekly construction meetings continued through the end of the project
in the late Spring. The meeting participants reviewed the upcoming tasks, and made many difficult decisions
that kept the project costs in line with the budget. However there were some unanticipated costs that required
expenses from the Maintenance reserve fund. These included moving a sewer pipe in the Chapel basement,
replacement of the pavers on the Elm St entrance, and replacement of the South side of the Chapel roof.
The move into the new facility occurred in June with the help of moving company in Arlington. Offices were
outfitted throughout the summer. Also in June the Undercroft was emptied in preparation for the renovation.
The Church school teachers lead by Carol Brady did a superb job storing materials in cabinets, closets and other
locations throughout the Church. A Sunday give-away day removed a large number of furniture pieces. The
remaining odds and ends were removed by a local junk dealer who moved some of the items to the household
goods ministry in Acton.
The undercroft renovation was spear headed by Steve Newbold, who found a wonderful contractor that
completed the work in time for the Fayre. The renovation included 2 new classrooms in the large room, 2
expanded classrooms, new carpet and painting. The lighting was replaced with higher efficiency fluorescent
tubes and LED fixtures in the halls and stairways. The new double glazed windows were funded in part from a
grant secured by Martha Stone from the Diocese green fund.
A small classroom in the undercroft will be converted to a Children's library, and Robert’s old office is now the
vesting room.
The lights over the altar were changed to LED spot lights just before Christmas by an amazing team from
Yankee Steeple who dangled from the cross beams to switch out the lights. In early January a group of us spent
a Saturday morning sanding the pews to remove splinters. This will help in the short time, but a complete
rework of the pews will be required sometime in the future.
This calendar year will most likely see a replacement of the doors leading to Elm St. This will be a major hit to
the Maintenance reserve budget. The year will also see more progress toward tuning the HVAC system to
provide a comfortable environment while optimizing energy usage.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Mandler, Junior Warden
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Associate Rector’s Report
Children and Youth Ministries
Dear Trinity Community,
We started 2015 saying goodbye to Dave Woessner, our former Director of Christian Formation, but by
summer’s end we had the wonderful blessing of welcoming back Carol Brady. Carol was with us as our Church
School Director from 2011-2013, at which point she left to focus on her job in the Acton Public Schools. Since
then, she has retired from the public school system and is ministering among us again as our 19-hour a week
Director of Christian Education. The following is an update on our specific offerings for children, youth, and
young families as they stand at the end of 2015:
Nursery: Our nursery is staffed by Jenna McNicholas and parent volunteers. Jenna keeps the nursery open
from 9:30am-12pm most Sundays unless an earlier time is requested. In cases where there is particular interest
by parents in the 9am forum, or when parents need to attend 9am meetings, the nursery opens at 9am. Jenna has
been wonderful with the flexible start time each week. In cases when Jenna is sick or traveling, Alexis Smith
has been a reliable substitute for her.
Young Families: Currently we have a young mothers group who walks together every Thursday morning at
11am (around Walden pond, at North Bridge, or on the Fairyland trails). This group also meets socially at the
Colonial Inn on the third Thursday evening of every month. Together, they help to facilitate family nights and
they keep families informed of multi-generational gatherings at church. They have also been a wonderful
resource for networking volunteers for efforts such as the Christmas pageant.
Godly-Play: What a joy it has been to open our two new Godly Play classrooms in the newly renovation
Undercroft! The rooms are warm, light-filled, and clean. We have one class for PK-K and another class for
grades 1-3. While we have a strong team of teachers, assistants, and substitutes, we could use more volunteers
for children’s chapel, supply management, and other less involved volunteer commitments. It takes a village to
raise a child, and so forming 50-80 children in our faith requires an all-hands-on-deck system, and new
members to this team are always welcome and valued beyond measure.
Older Elementary School: 4th - 6th grade began their year in our new Parish Hall library, christening it with
their youth and energy. Perhaps one day they will sit at the same table as members of our vestry! They
transitioned to their new, more spacious room in the undercroft in December.
Youth Group: Our youth group, 6th - 12th grade, meets on Sunday afternoons. There are 6-8 regular attendees
and other 10-12 occasional members. We do have a few members who attend both church school and youth
group as they are in 6th grade and have been given the choice of being where they feel most comfortable. The
Walk 2015, our now annual walk to Lowell, was a huge success. Five kids came (though one had to stay in
Concord last minute due to a bug and joined us again on our last day in Lowell). Robbie Bradford came as a Jr.
Chaperone and Carol Brady, Jennifer Newbold and I voyaged as well. We walked from our church to St.
Anne’s Church in Lowell where we engaged in various service projects. The four day pilgrimage was again a
gift to my own faith formation, and I think this was true for all of us. Currently youth group is led by Carol
Brady and me with occasional help from a small but faithful handful of helpers. We could really use two or
three more people who are willing to either help with programming, or simply show up once a month to help
one of us with youth group and allow the other to take a Sunday afternoon Sabbath. A bigger youth team will
also enable us to give the youth more sessions where the older youth and the younger youth can have separate
talk groups, which they occasionally appreciate!
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Youth Confirmation Preparation: In October of 2015 we launched a new class of youth who are preparing
for confirmation. There are 7 young people in this group, and they will meet once a month, involve themselves
in liturgical ministries, learn more about our church and their faith journeys, go on retreat, serve the community,
and discern whether or not to be Confirmed on October 15, 2016.
Acolytes: The acolyte ministry has been strong again this year, with a team of dedicated acolytes who enjoy
serving up front. Our Head Acolyte, Sam Vialle, is an asset to us as a knowledgeable, cheerful presence and a
true leader for our youth.
Christmas Pageant: Our year ended on a very high note with a wonderful Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve
at the 3:30pm service. Using a script written by pageant director Brian Litzenberger, 20+ families (with children
and youth age 7 months to 16 years) worked together to present a humorous, touching, and spiritually moving
account of the Incarnation.
On the whole this has been another strong year in our ministries that serve the youngest of our members. We are
delighted to have new space and a new Director of Christian Education. Once all the pieces of those transitions
fall into place, we feel confident that we can go deeper yet into our already rich formation offerings.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Rev. Becky Gettel, Associate Rector
Fourteen families gathered for Family Night on September 19th in our new courtyard!
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Welcome Committee
The ministry of the Welcome Committee is to make newcomers and visitors feel at home at Trinity Church.
We offer a warm outreach to all who come through our doors at the beginning and end of regular church
services. Newcomers, first timers, lapsed and returning members and their guests are beckoned to meet us at
our Welcome Table where we answer initial questions about our programs, e.g. Child Care, the Nursery,
Church School, Youth Programs, Music, Baptism, Confirmation and Acolyte Programs. We follow up at coffee
hour introducing first timers to old timers and Clergy.
Newcomers are invited to informal brunches during the year after the 10 o’clock service at a nearby home so
that they and their families can learn more about Trinity while in conversation with Clergy, Staff, Vestry
members and parishioners.
We welcome anyone who would like to join us in this heartwarming ministry. We find that visitors usually
respond positively to an immediate connection with the congregation. This is a good way to get to know
parishioners and visitors alike which builds friendships and community at Trinity.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucy Rosborough, Chair
Current active members
Sigrid Bott
Betsy Higgins
Jennifer Johnson
Patricia Kent
Bee Loprete
Cheryl Mandler
Emily Moss
Sally Myers
Lucy Rosborough
Molly Stone
Beverly Woodward
Betsey Yamron
Luminaries welcome people to our Christmas Eve services.
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Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee (Doug Johnson, Anne Winslow, Brian Rosborough, Brian Litzenberger, Brenda
Hawes, Judy Marriner, Jennifer Newbold, Chandran Venkitachalam) met several times over the late fall to
discuss nominations for the Vestry in 2016 as well as Trinity’s delegates to Diocesan Convention. The
committee established a list of candidates and individual members of the committee approached these
parishioners to invite them to serve. All of the candidates, whether they accepted or not, were honored to be
asked and prayerfully considered the opportunity to serve.
We enthusiastically recommend the following candidates for approval at February’s Annual Meeting.
Officers (all one-year terms):
Senior Warden:
Junior Warden:
Treasurer:
Clerk:
Jay Luby
John Mandler
John Anderson
Nancy Huggins
Vestry (all three-year terms):
Jeff Clements
Betsy Higgins
Craig della Penna
Delegates and Alternates to Diocesan Convention:
George Dallas (one year remaining)
Neela Zinsser (two-year term)
Jennifer Newbold (alternate: three-year term)
Nominating Committee:
Returning Nominating Committee members who will serve one more year include Brenda Hawes, Judy
Marriner, Jennifer Newbold, and Chandran Venkitachalam. In addition, four new members will be added in
2016. The Nominating Committee has elected Molly Stone to serve on Nominating Committee for the next two
years. One person will be elected at the Annual meeting and the Vestry and Rector will each appoint a member
to fill the remaining three slots.
Many thanks to all the members of the nominating committee for their thoughtful and timely work, and to
everyone in the parish who provided the committee with suggestions for potential candidates. Finally, the
committee is grateful to all the nominees for making the commitment to serve Trinity in this capacity.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Johnson, Chair
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Director of Christian Formation of Children and Youth
It is great to be back working part-time again and overseeing the Christian formation programs for the children
and youth of this parish. From May through July, I worked 5 hours/week, and since August, I have been
working 19 hours/week. Through the efforts of many lay volunteers we have created a loving and safe place for
our children and youth to deepen their faith and practice ways of extending that faith to others in the world
around them.
This was a year of transition as we packed up materials and temporarily relocated church school in September
to the choir room, library, parish hall, and 2nd floor meeting rooms. We returned in November to a beautifully
renovated Undercroft which was blessed by Bishop Bud on February 7, 2016. This new configured space will
increase the opportunities and variety of Christian formation programs for all ages!
As we move into 2016, it would be very beneficial to re-establish the Adults Supporting Committee (ASC)
whose help and guidance would be greatly appreciated, especially now that the Christian Formation Director is
a part-time position. Such a group would be an asset as we seek to expand programming that potentially could
increase our enrollments.
Enrollment Statistics: 86 children and youth (nursery through high school) signed up this fall for five
program offerings led and assisted by many caring and supportive volunteers. In addition to those listed below,
we are thankful to Kelley Vialle, Jennifer Ubaldino, Jake Bilodeau, Ruth Ann Teitelman, Sarah Khetani, and
Mary Alice Mudge for substituting when needed.
AGE
Infant – age 3
PROGRAM
Nursery
ENROLLED
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Prek – 1st grade
Godly Play
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2nd – 3rd grade
Godly Play
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4th – 6th grade
Weaving God’s
Promises
Youth Group
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6th – 12th grade
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TEACHERS (2015 – 2016)
Jenna McNicholas (salaried)
Assisted by: parents on a rotating basis
April Prewitt, Betsy Yamron
Assisted by: Kim Capello, Carolyn Coffin, Garnet Glover,
Grace Materne, John Retterer
Linda St. Francis, Karen Sandman
Assisted by: Garnet Glover, Doug Johnson, Meghan Laska
Florence Aldrich-Bennett, Rosanna Cassavechia
Assisted by: Jennifer Carter, Jennifer Johnson
Rev. Becky Gettel, Carol Brady
Assisted by: Walter Birge, Jenn Newbold, Patricia Kent, Bob Penfield
Church School is offered Sunday mornings for children in Prekindergarten through Grade 6. For most Sundays
from September through June, classes run concurrently with the 10:00 am worship service, and end in time for
the children to join their families for the Eucharist. For Christmas, Easter and Pentecost, children worship with
their families. Opportunities are available for children to help lead the service as Acolytes, Lectors, and Junior/
Youth Choristers. Special programs and events are offered throughout the year, with opportunities for mission
outreach.
Youth Group Program (grades 6 – 12) meets most Sunday afternoons led by Rev. Becky Gettel and Carol
Brady with occasional assistance from lay volunteers. The 7 to 12 youth who come most Sundays love this
parish and are full of energy and enthusiasm. It’s a joy to share our time and faith with them. For 2016, we seek
to build a team of committed lay volunteers so that we may offer a Middle School and a High School Youth
Group.
New Children’s Chapel Series: On six Sundays scattered throughout the year, children in grade 5 or younger
learn the rudiments of worship through Children’s Chapel led either by Carol Brady and lay volunteers. The
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focus for the 2015 – 2016 year is on the people portrayed in the stained glass windows of the Chapel. We
started in October learning about the Blessing of the Animals and the two St. Francis windows. For All Saints
Day, children explored the windows and stories behind St. Peter, St. Paul, St. George, St. Hubert, St. Cecilia, St.
Barbara, St. Christopher and two saints only known by God. During every chapel time, we learn a new hymn
and conduct a simple worship experience. In 2016 will we complete this series with lessons on St. Martha, St.
Mary, The Transfiguration Windows, and the Good Shepherd Windows. We thank Arthur and Barbara Walker
for their faithful support and their musical offerings.
Special Programs: (in addition to those described in the Associate Rector’s Report)
 May:
o Pentecost Sunday: Children worshiped with their families and waved ribbon wands of yellow,
orange and red streamers in celebration of the Holy Spirit. Carol presented a Godly Play lesson
as the sermon that day.
 June - August:
o End of the Year Ice Cream Social was organized by the Todd family.
o Weekly Children’s Chapel: Children of all ages were invited to follow the cross before the
Gospel reading and reflect on the lesson through games and activities in the Undercroft. They
rejoined their families at the Peace.
 September:
o Blessing of the Backpacks: Children carried their backpacks to the altar to receive a blessing for
their studies and learning this coming year, and given a small token (a battery-operated votive
candle) to remind them that the light of Christ is with them always.
o Commissioning of the Teachers during a 10:00 am service.
o Parables of Jesus: Each week through the middle of November, the same parable was presented
in all classes; the younger classes used Godly Play materials and the 4th – 6th grade class used
Weaving God’s Promises augmented with online video clips. When possible, these clips were
also emailed to all families to encourage family viewing and discussion at home.
 October:
o Blessing of the Animals at 4 pm.
o Family Outreach Dinner coordinated by Mission Outreach and the Young Families Group,
offered a potluck supper and an opportunity to learn more about some of Trinity’s ministries
with the homeless, hungry and under-served communities. After dinner, children had a choice of
changing into their pajamas and brushing teeth before a magical guest arrived: Strega Nona!
 November:
o Special Whole-School All Saint’s Day Program: see description under Children Chapel Series.
o Hat/Scarf/Mittens were donated by Trinity families to the children in St. Stephen’s Afterschool
Program. Katie Garnet once again coordinated this effort.
 For Advent:
o Advent Wreath Making on the first Sunday of Advent was enjoyed by several families. Many
parishioners picked up advent candles, brass rings and devotional booklets for use at home.
o Making Christmas Cards for Concord Prison Inmates: Also on the first Sunday of Advent, we
offered a whole-school event for children to creatively decorate and send thoughtful greetings to
those in prison.
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Epiphany, 2016:
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o Epiphany Dinner was an outstanding meal and fellowship time, coordinated by the parents of the
Youth Group. Our heartfelt thanks go to Niki & Michael D’Esopo, AJ & Bee Loprete, Anja &
Chandran Venkitachalam, and Karen Sandman.
o Bishop Bud’s Visitation & Blessing of the Undercroft: The focus of our church school lessons in
January were on the history of the Episcopal Church, it’s current structure, the role of bishops,
and our spiritual call for creation care. All were in preparation of the blessing of the new thermal
windows in the Undercroft made possible by a Diocesan Green Grant. They are called “the
Windows on Wonder” because God’s gift of light shines brightly through these windows as
children and youth wonder about their faith.
o Presentation on the Diocesan Youth Council led by Trinity youth members, Grace Materne and
Michelle St. Francis who shared their joy and experience working with youth from parishes
throughout our diocese this past year. They encourage more Trinity youth to participate in the
Barbara Harris Camp programs (entering 4th grade & up), especially the Youth Leadership
Academy for those entering 9th & 10th grades (July 24 – 29, 2016).
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Brady
Director of Christian Formation of Children & Youth
2015 Crop Walk to Stop Hunger
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2015 Report
Caring Connection
This parish-wide ministry to which all of us are called is about doing what we can for others. We support the
pastoral ministries of Trinity Church and its clergy in many ways, both visible and invisible. We reach out in
compassion because we want all members of Trinity to feel supported and loved.
Many of us have responded in unassuming ways when we’ve heard of a need. We’ve given parishioners rides to
church on Sunday as well as to medical appointments during the week. Please try and give us advance notice if
you want a ride. We are in need of a transportation coordinator to schedule rides for parishioners. If you would
like to do this, or provide a ride to someone on occasion, please let me know.
We’ve made meals for people when food was really appreciated. Many thanks to the “Caring Cooks” who’ve
stepped forward and donated soups, casseroles, and breads for our freezer. We are in need of a coordinator to
schedule food when there is a need. If you would like to do this, or provide a meal to someone on occasion,
please let me know.
The Handcrafts Group has once again supplied beautiful handmade prayer shawls, prayer squares, baptismal
blankets and bears, hats and scarves to members of our parish community as well as “outsiders.” I am grateful
to them for making sure we always have had enough of these beautiful items on hand.
We held a “Good Grief” bereavement support group in which parishioners, as well as other participants from
neighboring towns, gathered in a small group where Buck Grace, my co-facilitator, and I provided education on
issues of loss and transition, as well as the opportunity for the bereaved to share their feelings with others in a
similar situation.
During the Christmas season plants were delivered to those parishioners who had lost a loved one during the
year in the hopes of bringing a little cheer and letting them know we hadn’t forgotten them.
Birthday cards were sent throughout the year to those “of a certain age” to let them know we celebrate their
lives. I am grateful to Neela Zinsser for her willingness to do this. Get well cards, phone calls, or emails
connected us with parishioners on their anniversaries or when they were sick to let them know we care about
them.
We provided “Care Notes,” little booklets that address many life issues from a spiritual and psychological
perspective. They are available in the narthex. Feel free to take what you’d like for yourself or others. “Take
care – give care.”
Please let me know if you would like prayers for yourself or someone you care about, and those on the prayer
chain will offer private, confidential prayers. If you are going into the hospital or if you find yourself or
someone you know in need of a card, note, phone call or visit, please call me in the church office. We want to
connect with you because we care about you.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Lynch
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Handcrafts
Trinity’s Handcrafts Group, in its eleventh year in 2015, continued its mission of bringing together in fellowship those
whose creativity is expressed through fiber arts. The group generally meets from September to June on the first and third
Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am at the church.
Most in the group are knitters who are working on individual projects as well as prayer shawls and baptismal blankets. In
2015, many handmade prayer shawls were given to parishioners through Trinity’s Caring Connection. In addition, white
baptismal blankets were given to Trinity’s newest parishioners two years of age and younger. Handmade teddy bears
were given to newly baptized, older children. These gifts were donations not only from members of the handcrafts group
but from other parishioners as well. Our needles are never idle, however; and many in the group have given prayer shawls
to others in need who are not members of Trinity. We are grateful to all who have helped support our ministry in this
way.
In May Trinity’s graduating high school seniors were recognized during a Sunday service and presented with hand knitted
scarves made by members of the group, a blessing to them as they begin a new stage in their lives.
In December more than 45 hand-knitted ribbed hats were given to Rob Bacon, one of Trinity’s former associate priests, in
his ministry with Boston Seafarer’s Friend. We were delighted to have been able to support the seafarer’s again this year
in this way.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Carvey and Margo Rafuse
Hats and Scarves knitted by the Handcrafts Group, to sell at the Fayre.
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Trinity Fayre
After a year’s hiatus due to construction, this year’s Fayre, held on November 7th, surpassed expectations. Over
150 parishioners participated through donations of their time, energy and efforts to stage the Fayre, and countless others contributed through their donations and attendance the day of the Fayre. In spite of many logistical
challenges, overall sales and attendance were up dramatically. Gross receipts were just over $19,300. Several
new activities were introduced, including a cookie walk and Promise Tree sales held on a Sunday prior to the
Fayre. This helped push Promise Tree sales to over $6,000. Jewelry, the Bake Table, Treasures, and Books led
the way in sales, but totals were up in many areas. The new Parish Hall and library spaces were well used for
three different areas in addition to lunch/coffee and donuts. One of this year’s innovations was to make Paypal
payments available using a Square reader at the Promise Tree and Treasures, helping to increase the efficiency
and safety of larger purchases.
Items that were not sold at the end of the Fayre were widely distributed to local charitable organizations. Over
90 boxes of items were distributed to Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
Vietnam Veterans, and Goodwill, Inc. Books were donated to the Philippine Children’s Mission and the
Concord Women’s Club to support their scholarship fund, the visitor’s room at the Concord Prison, and “More
than Words”, a bookshop assisting teens who are aging out of foster care. $4200 of Fayre proceeds has been
used to fulfill Trinity’s commitment to food pantries in Concord, Acton, Maynard, and Bedford. The balance
(net expenses) were placed in Trinity’s operating budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Vieira
Barbara Morse
Children’s Book Table at the Trinity Fayre 2015
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2015 Report
Healing Prayer Team
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet, but yours. It is your eyes through
which Christs’ compassion looks out to the world; your feet with which he must walk about doing good; your
hands with which he blesses humanity; your voice with which his forgiveness is spoken; your heart with which
he now loves.” Adapted by Kathryn Carrigan Norbert
The Healing Prayer Team at Trinity is now in the middle of its 9th year at Trinity! We are a faithful, multigenerational group of 14 men and women, who pray, worship, and study together on a weekly basis. We had
several new members join us this year and are enriched by their presence. We are committed to God’s healing
power through Jesus in our lives and the lives of those who come to us for anointing, laying on of hands, and
prayer for healing. Jesus is the healer; we are called to be the vessels through whom Jesus does his healing
works. It is important to remember that healing is not just about cure or physical healing; it is about wholeness
of body, mind and spirit. Confidentiality is at the heart of all that we do and pray, and it is both humbling and a
privilege to pray with those who come forward for healing prayer.
We meet regularly on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am in the Library. We then gather for an hour and a half to
pray, study, (thus far, we have studied the gospels, read many books related to the healing ministry), and had
several wise speakers who are deeply involved in the healing ministry, and spent time at the Monastery for a
Retreat. Presently, we are studying the Gospel of John.
We pray in twos—“Jesus sent his disciples out two by two” (Mark 6:7), and we have prayer teams scheduled
for the 8 am and 10 am Sunday services. We pray together for Jesus’ guidance before each service, praying
especially for those who will come to us for healing prayer that day. When requested, we visit people in their
homes during the week, offering healing prayer and support. We have spirited discussions as we seek to follow
our call to this ministry!
We hold an ecumenical Healing Prayer Service on the second Sunday of each month at 7 pm in the Chapel. We
have meditative music, silence and prayer, before offering healing prayer to those who have gathered. This is
perhaps my favorite service, offering soft lighting and a special time for silence!
We continue to welcome anyone who is interested in joining us to “Come and see.”
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Judy Krumme, Facilitator
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Beijing Circle, International Outreach
Maranyundo Girls School, Rwanda
The Beijing Circle is a group of women at Trinity Church who are helping to support the Maranyundo Girls
School, Nyamata, Rwanda through programs involving our entire congregation. This is a school of excellence
offering a middle school and now a high school education with a strong focus on science, technology,
engineering and a math curriculum (STEM) for girls who are economically vulnerable.
This is our fourth year in relationship with Maranyundo Girls School as our International Outreach program. It
has been an uplifting experience at Trinity Church to see how an economically vulnerable group of girls, when
given the tools to succeed simply grab the opportunity and jump into a future they would have never imagined.
They continue to excel on the national exams and have remained the number 1 middle school in the country.
This year the first and second highest test scores were girls from Maranyundo and all the girls achieved at the
highest distinction level. This school has become well known throughout Rwanda and Sister Juvenal is now
being inundated with applications.
Trinity Church and Maranyundo Girls School were both in the midst of large construction projects. We were
building a parish house and they are building a high school (Upper School) that will continue through 2017. In
2015 Sister Juvenal was able to accept the first 60 girls in the tenth grade (Upper School) increasing the number
of students on campus to 240. Due to our capital campaign for our parish house we decided to include only the
Mite Boxes as a fundraiser for scholarships. We took in $936.00 in Mite Boxes both from Trinity Church and
our partnership with St. Peter’s, Weston. This will support two girls for a year at school. We postponed the
Cooking Demonstration/Tasting that had become an annual event because we were sensitive to the funds
needed for the completion of our parish house and Capital Campaign.
We did apply for a grant (for the fourth time) to the, “Mission Tithe Grant for International Outreach” from the
Diocese of Massachusetts. It was the last year they were awarding this grant from money raised by the Together
Now Diocesan Capital Campaign. To our great surprise we were awarded the grant for $25,000.00 that was
presented to The Rev. Tony Buquor and Deborah Scarff at the Diocesan Annual Convention, St. Paul’s
Cathedral, Boston. This money will go to help support the building of Maranyundo Girls School high school
facilities including the science labs and new science classrooms. We are thrilled to be able to support their
construction project with these grant funds. We look forward to continuing our relationship with this little
dynamo of a school in Rwanda.
Respectfully Submitted,
Presentation of a $25,000 grant
Deborah Scarff
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Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Ministries Committee has spent the year reorganizing so we can better support parishioners in realizing the
ministries beyond Trinity that are most important to them. We have gathered information about all the outreach ministries
that happen at Trinity and offered support (financial, organizational and physical) to schedule and publicize these
activities through announcements, bulletin notices and WINDOW articles. To respond to this ever-changing need, the
Committee supports and organizes our Outreach events around specific projects; our goal is one ministry each month.
It is important to note that the budget distributed by the Outreach Committee is less than 10% of the total Outreach
budget, which includes other items such as the Diocesan assessment (our obligation for work done in the Diocese and the
world), the Together Now Campaign (Diocesan fundraising campaign for an array of initiatives intended to build up
congregational life and mission through collaboration and by expanding the reach of already successful diocesan
programs), and the local Deanery. $8,625 in the Outreach Ministries budgets supports the following ministries:
Within the local community, Outreach is committed to supporting three areas, Concord’s Prison Ministry, the local food
pantries, and the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness.
From the Outreach budget Trinity contributed $1500 to Concord’s Prison Ministry. With the help of Trinity parishioners,
the Outreach Ministries Committee learned about the various projects at the prison (many created by our parishioners) and
helped to support the following events:
 The Christmas Gift Project: In addition to the donation by parishioners of articles for the gift boxes and time to
write cards and assemble the gift bags, Trinity provided space to assemble gift bags in our undercroft.
 Educational and Entrepreneurial courses at MCI Concord (Trinity parishioners helped to create and teach)
 The Read to me, Daddy Project
 Christmas caroling and worship service at MCI Concord
Trinity gave $500 to support the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness. In addition, Outreach held a pasta dinner
in October (the same dinner we serve every month at St. Paul’s Cathedral) to support the “Bed for Every Child” project
raising $280 and collecting sheets, blankets and pillows for beds.
Trinity parishioners have worked in many ways to support our neighbors who are hungry through Local Food Pantries and
other activities. Through your efforts, the Crop Walk raised we $1470 to support local food pantries and International
programs sponsored by Church World Services. Thanks to your generosity, Outreach collected and delivered 79 bags of
groceries for the Concord Food Pantry. And finally, thanks to this year’s proceeds from the Trinity Fayre, run by the Fayre
Committee, Trinity was able to contribute $4,200 to 4 local food pantries in Concord, Maynard, Bedford and Acton.
Trinity continues to support several important ministries in Boston:
 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church has been our Sister Church for over 25 years. This Boston church has created both
the B-Safe Summer Camp for inner city children and the B-Ready afterschool program. In the summer, Trinity
parishioners participated in a week of the summer camp and provided over 100 lunches each day for the campers
and their counselors. Over 20 volunteers shopped for food, prepared lunches, transported the food into Boston and
served the meals. On the final day of the program, we brought the children to NARA Park in Acton. The $1,471 for
the food and trip came from the Outreach budget.
 In November, a carload of winter gloves, hats, scarves and mittens were collected and brought to the children who
participate in the St. Stephen’s afterschool program.
 During December, Carroll Sandel’s Christmas Gift Cards Project raised $1,560 to support educational activities
offered at St. Stephen after school program. Carroll has also participated in the St. Stephen’s mentoring program
for high school students hoping to go to college. Several Trinity parishioners participated in the B-Peace March on
Mother’s day to stop gun violence.
 Once a month Trinity Parishioners continue to feed the homeless and hungry for Manna (Many Angels, Needed
Now and Always) a multifaceted ministry for the homeless community at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. Trinity
parishioners prepare and serve a delicious spaghetti lunch. The funds ($1,363) dollars to purchase the food comes
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out of the Outreach Budget. In addition this winter we collected and donated gently used warm clothing to the
Manna program. An additional $500 was given to Ecclesia Ministries, the outdoor ministry to the homeless on
Boston Common.
Trinity continues to support ministries in the World:
 After 3 years of hard work and planning by Burch Ford, Deborah Scarff and the Beijing Circle, a $25,000 grant
from the Diocese was given to the Maranyundo School for girls in Rwanda. This group raised an additional $936
for the school with Lenten MITE boxes and has worked to create a relationship between our children and the
children of the Maranyundo School. Outreach donated about $90 to pay for the printing of the MITE boxes.
 The Outreach budget has supported two orphanages, schools in Honduras for students donating from our budget
$1,000 to Our Little Roses and another $1,000 El Hogar.
 $1000 dollars was sent to Doctors Without Borders.
 At the end of the year, we were able to send our last $200 to help two Lowell charities that were visited by our
teens this past summer.
Outreach was given $8,625 as seed money to help support the hands-on ministries of Trinity. This year with the help of
all of you who participated in the Fayre, the Crop Walk, The Christmas Gift Card project, the grocery collection, the hats
mittens and gloves project, the Pasta Dinner and the MITE boxes, we were able to give away over twice that amount in
cash and needed items.
The following is a list of money and items donated above and beyond the budget:
 $4,200 Fayre; $1,470 Crop Walk; $1,560 Christmas Gift Cards; $280 A Bed for Every Child; $936 MITE boxes
 77 hats, 69 pairs of gloves, 25 pairs of mittens, and 23 scarves for St. Stephen’s afterschool program
 79 bags of groceries for the Concord food pantry
 18 sets of sheets, 3 pillows, 3 blankets and several pillowcases for “A Bed for Every Child”
 One carload of gently used clothing, to Solutions for Work
 One carload of warm winter clothing for the Manna Program at St. Paul’s
If you would like to participate in any of these projects or would like help with a project, please speak to one of us.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Tunnicliffe and Linda Hossfeld, Chairs
Outreach Ministry Committee
Phil and Karl Knight-Atkinson
Carol Burroughs
Lee Daniel
Cheryl Mandler
Sally Myers
Liela Rea
Tom and Jody Shea
Linda Vieira
Barbara and Arthur Walker
Win Wilbur
Neela Zinsser
Prison Ministry – Jay Luby
Maranyundo School – Deborah Scarff, Burch Ford
Manna Lunch program – Sue Tunnicliffe, Brenda Hawes
St. Stephen’s Educational programs – Linda Hossfeld, Carroll Sandel, Lee Daniel
El Hogar and Little Roses – Sue Tunnicliffe
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2015 Report
Music Director
In my twenty-second year as your Music Director, I believe that Trinity Episcopal Church is as vibrant and as
healthy as ever and continues to be an exciting place to share music ministry with all of you good people, our
inspiring Rector and Associate Rector, and the rest of the hardworking and congenial staff. It has been an
interesting year, adjusting to construction, working in temporary workspaces, and moving into new spaces. I
must begin by thanking the parish for the superb rehearsal space provided in the new building. It has already
helped us blend, and tune our voices better, to say nothing of being so much more inspirational to work in. In
my annual report I will cover the following areas of my work as your parish musician: Choirs, Other musicians,
The Main Church organ, Other musical instruments, Music Events and Outside Musical groups. I look forward
to future years of sharing a productive, working ministry with all of you, especially as we go down the path of
saying goodbye to a faithful leader in Tony, and begin the search for a new Rector. At the end of my written
report, I provide a summary of my concerns.
Choirs
As the last part of this report I present a list of all choir members. These people are filled with vigor and
enthusiasm for learning and growing as we journey together on in our spiritual paths and find joy in our work
together to lead the praises of the people of this parish. The parents of our young singers are committed to, and
support the program. In addition to the formal choirs, on Sundays in December I work with the Pageant cast to
prepare carols and music for the 3:30 service on Christmas Eve. The Royal School of Church Music program
continues to challenge and direct the musical growth of our Youth. My ongoing concern here is how to inspire
more young people to take the opportunity to sing in the choir, and how to encourage new and younger people
to join all the choirs.
This year’s Junior Choir consists of only 2, energetic young people who began in September. There may,
hopefully, be others joining us soon. If you know someone in the first, second or third grade this year, who
wants to grow musically, learn how to sing, and how to find his or her way through our service, connect them
with me. This year’s first graders should start thinking about participating next year! Parents please ask me
questions!
In the Youth Choir we now have 7 singers who prepare music for our corporate worship experience on
Sundays and at special Liturgies including Easter Vigil and Epiphany Lessons and Carols. Based on the Royal
School of Church Music program, they learn about music and singing, and our Liturgy, and how they fit
together. We are panning to sing Choral Evensong in June. I would love to add a few more singers to the
group, so that we could have more experiences, with a little less stress for each singer. Perhaps we can find
some more young people to be involved in this musical leadership in worship?
The Parish Choir continues to experience musical growth, and we have had a few new members join our ranks
since last year. The choir is as good as it is because choir members give a great deal of themselves and their
time in order to offer their talents to enhance our worship, and lead worship. Their high level of spirituality and
commitment shows, as members work hard every Thursday evening to learn the music, and again on Sunday, to
review and polish the music before the service. In addition to the Choral Evensongs, they also sing special
music at Christmas Eve, Epiphany Lessons and Carols, Maundy Thursday, Easter Vigil, and Ascension
Thursday, and, also sometimes for funerals and weddings. The Parish Choir prepares and sings an anthem every
Sunday all year long, including the summer, one of the few all-volunteer choirs I know of that do. They are a
remarkable group and Trinity should feel proud to have one of the best non-professional choirs around! We
always welcome new singers into our ranks.
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Other Musicians
Although we do pay the brass at Easter and some instrumentalists at Christmas, much of our instrumental and
extra vocal music throughout the year is a gift of the many skilled musicians and students who offer their talents
to enhance our musical life together through solos in church, recitals, and teaching at workshops. Our parish has
at least four professional sopranos: Linda Hossfeld, Meredith Salisbury, Sally Sanford and Jeannette HallWood, and a trumpeter: Sally McInnis, a flutist: Ethel Farny, a violinist: Peter Dabos, a clarinetist: Jane Bailey,
and recorder player and early music coach, Sheila Beardslee, as well as several other musicians who share their
talents with us regularly. We are blessed to have a rich and diverse array of other incredibly talented musicians
in our presence, who share their gifts to lead and inspire our worship life. I am truly blessed to be able to work
with each and every one of them! I would put out a special call to students and musicians of any age who might
want to share their music with us to contact me.
The Organ in the Main Church
While this instrument, surprisingly, continues to function, despite the worn leathers throughout, from time to
time things cease proper functioning. Clearly, we are on borrowed time. This past fall, we had a significant
tuning, and we will be incurring more and more expenses to keep the instrument functioning. The organ is in
serious need of major work and/or ultimate replacement. This matter has been under discussion since before I
came to work here in 1994, and the Master Plan calls for eventual replacement of the instrument. Many things
need to be determined before a decision can be made as to what our new organ should be and we should be
discussing this subject openly, putting a process in place now to plan the best options, while this organ is still
working. Any solution will take many years to implement, even after we have decided on a course. The sooner
we get on with this the better so I recommend that we form a committee now to begin discussing this matter
before we enter a crisis period.
Other Musical Instruments
All of the instruments in our building need regular maintenance, and have had an insufficient budget for this in
the last few years. Pianos now in the building include an Acrosonic upright piano on wheels that can be
moved about the building via the elevator, a Steinway Grand Piano in the Choir Room, and a Baldwin Grand
Piano in the main church. Last summer, we were given a gift of a Yamaha Grand Piano for use in the new
parish hall. The choir room Steinway Grand will need some major maintenance within the next year. In the
near future we are anticipating that the above-mentioned Acrosonic upright will be replaced by a gift of a
Yamaha Upright, an instrument better suited to our needs. The lovely, portable, Huntington Chamber Organ
allows us to have a small organ for use in various places around the church building, but it is in no way a
replacement for the main organ. The Chapel Organ, unusable during the construction period, is again in use for
various daily services and, more frequently for weddings and funerals, and Evensongs. It continues to work
unreliably and with difficulties. Long-term planning should involve its replacement.
Music Events
In addition to the music at our Sunday Liturgies and Festival Services, the Music Program supports other music
events as well, from concerts to workshops and special services such as Lessons and Carols and Choral Evensongs. Our summer “Tea-Time Recitals” were suspended, yet again, this past year, because of the building
project. Our Parish Choir has sung Choral Evensong in June and December, as well as in November, March and
May each with Prelude Recitals before. All three Choirs sang a Service of Lessons and Carols on January 9. In
October we had our traditional rousing Hymn Sing and Pie Party. In December we hosted Vox Lucens, a local
Renaissance choir, and in January we hosted Youth pro Musica, Boston’s oldest choir program for young
people. On April 10 we will host the Seraphim Singers in a concert and on March 6 and May 1 The Parish
Choir will sing Choral Evensong, with a Prelude Recital before. The Youth Choir will offer Choral Evensong
on June 7. Christmas and Holy Week services include special music, much of it offered by volunteer musicians.
What a delight it is to work with so many diverse and talented people!
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Outside Musical Groups
Other musical groups regularly use our choir room and church facilities for rehearsals and performances. The
Concord Women’s Chorus rehearses in our choir room on Tuesdays and performs their December and May
concerts here. Recorders and Early Music Metrowest use our building one Saturday per month, for some 60 or
more players and/or singers to assemble to learn technique and make music together. The Spencer Brook Youth
Orchestra rehearses here on Saturday mornings and present 2 or 3 concerts here. We also provide occasional
rehearsal or performance space for Youth pro Musica and Seraphim Singers. We have two groups designated
“Ensemble in Residence”, Concordia Consort, a recorder group who meet each Monday night to rehearse to
play worship services and concerts throughout the metropolitan Boston area, and, regularly for us in our
worship, and Bala Brass who play for us at Easter. Ensemble in Residence means that they call Trinity their
home, in exchange for sharing their music with us. All of this produces a steady stream of wonderful musicians
and their families and friends who regularly pass through our facility, many of whom find their way into the
spiritual life of our parish, one way or another. Our Main Church provides a great atmosphere for choral
concerts and our new Parish Hall provides a wonderful performance space for smaller concerts.
To sum up my concerns:
1) We as a Parish need to be thinking of ways to inspire young people to take part
in the choir training program for Youth AND Junior choirs.
2) We need more adults participating in the choir program to maintain our current level of musicianship
3) The Main Church organ needs a long-time process to determine the best path toward replacement.
4) The Chapel organ should be on our radar for replacement.
5) The Choir room Steinway piano will need some major maintenance within the next year.
A list of Choir members at Trinity Church as of February 2, 2016
Listed alphabetically * Denotes new since last year
Junior Choir Members
*Liam Garnett
Youth Choir Members
*Savannah Glover
Fletcher Bedford
Callie Garnett
Olivia Glover
*Jordan Newbold
*Brooke
Venkitachalam
*Chloe
Venkitachalam
*Hope Venkitachalam
Parish Choir members
Sopranos
Harriet Bridges
Ellen Carlson
Patsy Eickelberg
*Christina Huggins
Kisha James
Karen Omahen
Dorothy Post
Meredith Salisbury
Janet Vaillant
Jorie Van Nest
Claudia Waterhouse
Altos
Barbara Beal
*Kelene Blumstein
Lou Buquor
Carol Burroughs
Barbara Carvey
Anne Colman
Mart Doig
Ethel Farny
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Nancy Goodyear
Peg Mallett
Judy Marriner
Kitty McGraw
Ellie Morris
Kathy Urban
Tenors
Larry Barney
Peter Dabos
Andy Dunmire
*Al Healy
John Woodward
Basses
Charles Atherton
Walter Birge
Phil Carvey
George Dallas
Mike Farny
Andrew Hawes
Kuk James
William Leonard
*Ross Roberts
Wright Salisbury
Arthur Walker
As always I welcome your comments and suggestions as I strive to serve the Rector, Wardens, Clergy, staff,
and this entire Parish, faithfully as your Director of Music.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Barney
Trinity Verger and Choir Members
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2015 Report
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee supports the parish in developing and implementing policies for Lay
Staff and in the implementation of some Clergy policies.
This year, Jenna Mc Nicholas joined the permanent staff in January as the part-time Childcare Provider for
the nursery, replacing Alexis Smith. Fortunately, Alexis offered to become our back-up Provider.
In addition, we were very pleased to have the opportunity to rehire Carol Brady as the part-time Director of
Christian Formation in May.
Respectfully Submitted,
Claudia Liebesny, Chair on behalf of Buck Grace and John Anderson
2015 Report
Trinity Ushers
The Trinity Ushers continue to provide coverage at regular and special church services. This year there are
30 ushers; 6 of these serve at the 8:00 am services.
We can always use new ushers for each of the Sunday Services. We welcome volunteers of any age (4 th
grade and up for junior ushers), any time of the year; please let me, or any of the ushers know of someone
who may be interested.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Niessen, Head Usher
2015 Report
Funeral Reception Committee
The committee consists of well over 30 dedicated volunteers who on short notice offer to bake, shop, setup,
serve, and clean-up after funeral receptions. We also rely on the support of the Clergy, the Altar Guild’s
flower arrangers, and our sexton, Ted Hull, who arrives before and leaves after everyone else involved.
Given the constraints of the construction project, the committee was not active in 2015. We look forward to
resuming this “quiet” and powerful ministry in 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
Katharine Berger
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2015 Report
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors at Trinity perform two functions, serving at the 8:00 and 10:00 am
services every Sunday and also visiting parishioners after the service who are unable to get to church,
bringing them communion and fellowship.
We also assist at other weekday services where Eucharist is celebrated including Ash Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and at many funeral and memorial services.
In 2015, Lay Eucharistic Ministers served at over 110 services and Visitors brought communion to over 80
parishioners in their homes, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, or in the hospital.
Currently active Lay Eucharistic Ministers include John Anderson, Charlie Atherton, Tracy Barron, Walter
Birge, Carol Burroughs, Suzette Ciancio, Lee Daniel, Rod Hossfeld, Gresh Lattimore, John Lewis, Emily
Moss, Jennifer Newbold, Ernie Steward, Deborah Stoessel, Merrie Thorpe, Jace Tilton, Jan Turnquist, and
Jini Vockel. Last month we lost Liz Barris, one of our longest serving LEMs. Her spirit and dedication will
be missed by us all. If you can’t get to church and would like a communion visit on Sunday, or know of
someone who would, you can reach us through the church office.
Respectfully submitted,
Ernie Steward
2015 Report
Report of the Trustees of the Memorial Garden
The following were interred in the Memorial Garden in 2015:
Mary Martha Proctor
Harriett Lovitt Damm
God bless them and may they rest in peace.
Respectfully submitted,
George M. Dallas, Chair
Deborah Stoessel; Jay Powers; Trustees of the Trinity Church Memorial Garden
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2015 Report
Technology
In 2015, the Technology Committee acted--in effect--as a subcontractor to the parish house contractor for
the design and installation of the new internal network, Internet access, wireless access, enhanced security,
and phone system. Because the Committee did the work themselves rather than hire an outside contractor,
the church saved thousands of dollars. This savings was of particular importance since the technology
upgrades were not explicitly identified in the budget for the new building.
The new technology is as follows:
 Internal network: We installed an all gigabit network resulting in a 10 times increase in speed.
 Internet access: We changed from Verizon DSL to Concord’s fiber service, resulting in a slight
decrease in price with an 8 times increase in speed.
 Wireless access (WiFi): Previously, we had limited WiFi access with a difficult password, and none
in the chapel. Now our WiFi access is 12 times faster and is available throughout all buildings. We
also have a public network--without the bother of a password--that is securely separated from the
church’s internal network.
 Security: We now have a professional business-class firewall with greatly improved security.
 Phone System: Our old phone system, though working, had poor call quality and was built before
caller-id was even invented. Had it broken, it would not have been repairable at any reasonable cost.
As a result, we upgraded to a modern Internet-based phone system, with many more features, yet at a
dramatically lower monthly cost for phone service. Our service cost has been reduced by about
$120 per month.
Given the above telephone service cost savings and more than $1,000 of past Verizon overcharges refunded
as a result of our investigation of phone service options, all of the above technology upgrades should pay for
themselves in under 2 years.
Thanks to John Mandler and John Ahern, who assisted John Woodward with the installation of the Ethernet
and phone jacks throughout the new building.
On the computer side of Technology, thanks to a suggestion by Dick Vanderlippe, we added encrypted
cloud backup to all computers, better insulating us against catastrophic failures.
Respectfully submitted,
John Woodward
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2015 Report
Stewardship Commission
As of January 19, the 2016 pledge campaign totaled $683,385 from 254 pledging units.
These numbers are short of the 2015 totals of $711,909 (a record) from 264 pledges. History shows,
however, that more parishioners will pledge in the early months of the year.
The Stewardship Committee began our work last summer with enthusiasm and set an aspirational goal of
285 pledges -- termed "audacious" in our communications to the parish.
We pursued a campaign with multiple points of contact, including emails through Constant Contact (an
innovation last year that proved very successful), the traditional brochure and pledge card distributed by
hand and through mail, several outstanding "Stewardship Minutes" from the lectern, and multiple rounds of
personal contact.
Two innovations this year were e-payments, to bolster the existing e-pledging capability; and incorporation
of Building for Ministry pledging in the Stewardship pledge card. The latter was an attempt to clarify the
distinction between the annual Stewardship campaign and the BfM capital campaign.
Campaign messaging emphasized the importance of personal giving, Trinity's dependence on annual
pledges, and the concept of a sustaining pledge. A sustaining pledge is now stated as $60 per week ($3,120).
Tony Buquor gave ongoing, vocal support to the campaign.
After two years of heading the Stewardship Committee, John Stone and Ed Prewitt end their terms.
Respectfully submitted,
John Stone, M.D. and Ed Prewitt, Co-Chairs
Committee Members:
Charlie Atherton
Susie Buttrick
Jeff Clements
Craig della Penna
Greg Fairbank
Buck Grace
Jennifer Newbold
Jennifer Ubaldino
Libby Wilson
Jim Wood
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2015 Report
Pledges as of 2/10/16
Ahern, John & Patricia Kent
Aldrich-Bennett, Florence
Alvarez de Toledo, Fernando & MM
Anderson, John & Christina
Antinarelli, Bobbie
Atherton, Charlie
Bailey, Jane & David
Balulescu, Mike & Sarah Staley
Bangs, Judith
Barney, David & Beverly
Barney, Robert & Larry
Barris, Ron
Barron, Tracy
Beal, Thomas & Barbara
Bedford, Christopher & Jennifer
Bell, David
Bell, Jean
Benson, Jon & Pamela Lynn
Berger, Katharine & Adam
Bernard, Ron & Nina Huber
Bilodeau, Mark & Kate Early
Birge, Walter & Susan
Bixby, Tim & Stephanie Edgerly
Blancke, Shirley
Blau, Peter & Cristina
Blood, Bernard & Diana
Blumstein, Kelene
Bolinger, Don & Susan Norman
Bott, Sigrid
Boyle, Jim & Hanna
Bradford, Eric & Sally
Brooks, Bob & Dianne
Brooks, Jane
Browne, Elise
Buquor, The Rev. Tony & Lou
Burroughs, Carol
Buttrick, Susie
Cannon, Franklin & Susan
Capello, Dan & Kim
Carlson, Ellen & Andy Dunmire
Carpenter, Carol
Carter, Robert & Jennifer
Carvey, Philip & Barbara
Chartener, Robert & Kate
Ciancio, Suzette P
Clements, Jeffrey & Nancy Heselton
Coffin, Andrew & Carolyn
Coleman, Donald & Kimberlee
Colman, John & Anne
Constable, Laurence & Molly
Cooke, Alan
Cross, Sally
Curtin, Tom & Sue
Dabos, Peter & Linda Vieira
Daggett, Marjorie
Dallas, George
Daniel, Edward & Katherine
Davis, Victoria
della Penna, Craig & Caroline
D'Esopo, Michael & Niki
Dickinson, Sharon
Doggett, Wick & Cynnie
Doig, Mart
Doig, Scott
Easton, Robert & Amy
Eaton, Polly
Edgar, Anne
Edgar, Deborah
Ehrenfried, Al
Eickelberg, Patsy
Engel, Peggy
Fairbank, Gregory & Sherry
Farny, Mike & Ethel
Farrow, Peter & Sarah
Fleischauer, Pat
Folk, Sandy
Ford, Brian & Burch
Forrester, Jay
Garnett, William & Katie
Garrison, Peggy & James
Gettel, Becky & Greg
Gies, Mark & Beth
Gill, Frank & Selma
Glover, Garnet & Cheryl
Goodyear, Nancy
Goslovich, Stanley & Mariann
Goss, Ken & Letty
Grace, Buck & June
Harwood, Tom & Diane
Hawes, Andrew & Brenda
Hendrickson, Bruce & Stephanie
Smith
Higgins, Betsy
Hines, Joan
Hire, Stephen & Gail
Holbrook, Charlie & Cheryl
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Hornblower, James & Fiona
Horvath, Chas & Mary
Hossfeld, Roderick & Linda
Howland, Barbara
Huggins, John & Nancy
Hull, Theodore & Linda
Hunter, Elizabeth & Peter
Hutton, William & Lauren
Jenssen, Ron & Denis
Jesudian, Leonidas & Tiffany
Joachim, David & Nicola
Johnson, Doug & Jennifer
Jones, Ann
Julier, Sam & Betsy
Kamon, Matt & Susanna
Kaufman, Joan
Kemeza, Maureen & Bill
Keyes, Jared & Songmei
Khetani, Jay & Sarah
Knight-Atkinson, Karl & Phillip
Konar, Gregory & Henley
Krumme, Bob & Judy
Kugler, Paul & Allison
Laska, Michael & Meghan
Latham, Virginia
Lattimore, Gresh & Nancy
Lauderdale, Gerald & Lydia
Lawrence, Joan
Leason, Annie
Leonard, Bill & Harriet Bridges
Lewis, John & Ruth
Liebesny, Claudia
Lin, Li-Jen
Lipinski, Edie
Litle, Tim & Joanie
Litzenberger, Brian & Robert Smith
Lopez, Sally
Loprete, AJ & Bee
Lovejoy, Janet
Lowry, Judy
Luby, Jay & Carolynn
Lynch, Tom & Erin
Mackey, Jim & Sue
Malcom, Ellie
Mallett, Win & Peg
Mandel, David & Alice
Mandler, John & Cheryl
Marriner, Ken & Judy
Martin, Ripley & Jenn
McCoy, Meg
McGraw, Kitty
McGregor, Gregor & Sharon
McInnis, Brian & Sally
McKay, David & Sharon
Megan, David & Wendy
Miller, Ken & Dorcas
Morgan, Greta
Morris, Ellie
Morse, Barbara & William Neill
Moss, Emily
Mouille, Grace
Mudge, Webster & MaryAlice
Myers, Sally
Newbold, Steve & Jenn
Newell, Phillip & Amy
Nichols, M. J.
Nields, Henry
Niessen, Chuck
Nikitas, Bess
Niles, Virginia
Nowselski, Christopher & Regina
O'Keefe, Jonathan & Sarah
Omahen, Ken & Karen
Owens, Barbara
Payson, Darrell & Ann Louise
Penfield, Robert & Janine
Phillips, Tom
Plume, Ilse
Prewitt, William & April
Puryear, Marcia
Quayle, Michael & Laura
Raffa, James & Barbara
Rafuse, Margo
Rauscher, Mary Marland
Rea, Liela
Reichle, Ralph & Caroline
Reith, Audrey
Retterer, John & Celia Moore
Richardson, Jon & Peggy
Roberts, Ross
Roddy, Gibbs & Sue
Rosborough, Brian & Lucy
Salisbury, Wright & Meredith
Sampson, Ian And Meredith
Sandel, Robert & Carroll
Sandford, Brian & Alison
Sandman, Karen & Sandeep Mulgund
Scarff, Larry & Debbie
Schneider, Bob & Barbara
Seymore, Lovelle
Shea, Tom & Jody
Shepley, Hugh & Mary Waters
Sigona, Bill & Joy
Smith, Binnie
Smith, Lowell & Sally Sanford
Smith, Nancy
St. Francis, Rich & Linda
Staniar, Wade & Mary
Stetson, Marge
Steward, Ernest & Holly
Stoessel, Jim & Deborah
Stone, Charles & Molly
Stone, John & Martha
Stronach, Ted & Dianne
Suter, Betsy
Swartwood, Thayer & Heather
Sweet, Elizabeth
Taylor, Peter
Teitelman, Ted & Ruth Ann
Thorpe, Margaret
Tilton, Jace
Tisdale, George & Susan
Todd, Christopher & Irene
Tunnicliffe, Sue
Turnquist, Carl & Janice
Tyson, Dick
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Ubaldino, Marc & Jennifer
Umphrey, Anne
Urban, Kathlynn
Vaillant, Henry & Janet
Vanderlippe, Richard & Carol
Venkitachalam, Chandran & Johanna
Venkitachalam, TV & India
Vialle, George & Kelley
Vitkevich, John & Janet
Vockel, Virginia & Andrea Cardarelli
Wailes, Margaret
Walker, Arthur & Barbara
Washburn, Stephen & Suzanne
Waterhouse, Claudia
Weeks, Stuart-Sinclair
Wheeler, Rick & Betty Ann
Wieland, Sandy & Glee
Wilbur, Win
Wilder, Ed
Wilking, Spencer & Louisa
Willard, Bruce & Patricia
Wilson, Libby
Wiltsee, George & Jean
Winn, Nan
Winslow, Anne
Wood, James & Jeanette
Wood, Joan
Woodward, John & Beverly
Woolley, Brucie
Woolley, Edie
Wright, Jonathan & Charlotte
Yamron, Daniel & Betsy
Zinsser, Neela
2015 Report
Finance Committee Report
2015 will no doubt be remembered as one of the more memorable in Trinity history as the Parish saw
completion of its new Parish Hall and administrative offices and is now in the home stretch of finalizing the
overall Parish House Project. Staying true to Vestry directives at conception, Project funding is coming
from donations to the Trinity Capital Campaign Fund established in 2010 and from bank financing put in
place before construction commenced. This financial strategy was developed to protect ongoing operating
budgets that fund and support staff and the Church's important yearly ministry. Having said that, 2014 and
2015 were still critical years for the operating budget because they were impacted by increased financial and
interim operational costs inevitable where construction activities were ongoing in the center of the Church
complex.
Consequently, the fact that 2015, like 2014, ended positively with revenues slightly exceeding expenses is
truly superior performance. Treasurer, Katharine Berger, has provided very strong financial leadership
these past three years, and our Committee wishes to recognize her extraordinary efforts and commend her
for outstanding achievement. Also, the Wardens, Vestry and managers of the Parish's many functions should
be thanked for managing their budget areas judiciously.
During first quarter of 2016, Trinity is expecting to finalize the second phase of the Project financing
process, converting bank construction loans into a committed financial structure for repayment under one or
more mortgage secured instruments. Thankfully, Capital Campaign Fundraising was reactivated in earnest
in the first quarter of 2015 led by Rod Hossfeld, John Lewis and Tom Phillips. This enabled the Vestry to
give positive consideration to various Project budget-constrained items and helped reduce the "shortfall"
remaining between donations and pledge commitments vs. anticipated Project cost.
Project cost will continue to grow to the extent of mortgage financing costs, including interest expense.
Mortgage debt will be retired from the Capital Campaign Fund as receipt of pledge payments and other
direct donations occur. The fundraising task remaining is to eliminate the "shortfall" as soon as possible
with additional pledges and Fund donations.
The stock market reflected considerable volatility and no growth in 2015, with significant downturn in
January 2016. Like the market, Trinity's investment performance for assets under active management was
flat for 2015. These assets totaled approximately $372,500 at the end of 2013 and were approximately
$403,000 at year end 2015. As the Treasurer's Report notes, assets of Institutional Funds considered
appropriate to support Project interim financing have been maintained in cash and cash equivalent
instruments since 2013 and consequently are not impacted by the recent investment market volatility and
decline.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert D. Krumme, Chairman
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2015 Report
Treasurer’s Report
Trinity’s overall 2015 financial results reflected continued stable performance, and a sixth straight year of
positive results. Total Revenues exceeded Total Expenses by about $3500. On the revenue side, current year
pledges came in solidly at year end. Special gifts were strong with over $40,000 received throughout the
year. Finally, The Fayre brought in nearly $2000 more than budgeted.
Total expenses for the year were almost $30,000 below budgeted levels. The most significant area of cost
savings vs. the budget was due to several months that the Christian Education position was unfilled. Salaries
and benefits remain the primary expense category, representing over 63% of Total Parish expenses in 2015.
2016 Overview: With over 80% of Total Parish Revenues coming from individual pledges, the Parish has
been blessed with a dedicated Stewardship Committee under the leadership of John Stone and Ed Prewitt.
Pledge income in 2016 is expected to be $700,000. We anticipate stable plate income and special gifts
levels similar to the last several years, The Institutional Draw will come down (and will increasingly decline
over the next year as the draw formula is based on a 3-year average). Rental income is expected to pick up
after the building is complete and the Fayre will add to income as well.
On the expense side, salary increases were put in place for the clergy and lay employees who have been here
more than one year on Jan 1st. Employee benefits continue to increase each year, and this expense is
difficult to control because of Diocesan directives. Other areas where expenses are expected to increase in
2016 are insurance and auditing, where we will have a Full Audit of the church’s 2015 books in early 2016.
We will make the third contribution of our 5-year pledge to the Diocesan Capital Campaign. The Property
budget was put together after close consultation with John Mandler, Jr. Warden. 2016 will be the first full
year of operations in Trinity’s new facilities making budget planning for property expenses challenging,
particularly for heating, electricity, and general maintenance.
Parish Hall Facility Project Update: The Treasurer’s Office includes a BFM Report in its monthly
financial package submitted to the Vestry. In 2012, pledge and accounting operations for the Capital
Campaign were integrated into the Parish’s accounting system and a preliminary budget was established.
As of December 31, 2015, the Capital Campaign fund reflected:
Total revenues received since inception
Total expenses of
Pledge commitments
$4,981,191
5,923,326
$5,535, 657 from 244 pledging units
As of December 31, 2015 we have about $100,000-125,000 in outstanding expenses related to the project.
We have drawn $1,625,642 down on the construction loan with Citizen’s Bank. Going forward all interest
and other expenses related to the loan will be added to the Building Project.
As reported at the 2015 Annual Meeting, in order to minimize market risk assets in the Capital Campaign
Fund and other Institutional Funds deemed supportive of use for working capital and other uses directed to
the project are being maintained in cash or nearly cash equivalent instruments awaiting their use in
connection with the building project.
Respectfully submitted,
Katharine Berger, Treasurer
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FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Revenues
Tithes and Offerings
Gross Pledges
Provision for Uncompleted (3.8%)
Provision for Overpaid (3.8%)
1 - 400100 - Current Year Pledges Net
1 - 400101 - PayPal Fees
1 - 400102 - Special Pledge Supplement
1 - 400105 - Prior Year Pledges
1 - 400110 - Plate (w/Xmas & Easter)
1 - 400125 - Special Gifts
1 - 400130 - Donations for Construction Ops & Financing
Total Tithe and Offerings
Interest Income
1 - 400200 - Institutional Funds Draw(4.8% 3 yr avg)
1 - 400205 - Middlesex Now Acct. Int.
1 - 400215 - Schwab Int. Inc.
Total Interest income
Miscellaneous Income
1 - 400300 - Rental Income
1 - 400310 - Stock Gifts Gains/Loss & Commission
1 - 400315 - Fayre/Auction Income Net
Total Misc. Income
Total Operating Revenues
36
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
0
0
0
674,786
0
0
5,358
22,510
51,710
43,346
797,710
710,699
0
0
710,699
-75
0
1,353
23,128
41,316
21,611
798,032
700,000
-30,100
30,100
700,000
0
59,875
4,000
20,000
30,000
0
813,875
26,612
0
0
26,612
25,971
0
0
25,971
24,720
0
0
24,720
760
-309
10,596
11,047
835,369
4,219
-53
19,855
24,021
848,024
5,000
0
20,000
25,000
863,595
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
Expenses
Commissions
Worship Commission
1 - 500100 - Worship Materials
1 - 500105 - Altar Guild
1 - 500107 - Funeral Reception Committee
1 - 500110 - Lay Eucharistic Ministers
1 - 500115 - Continuing Ed. - Clergy
1 - 500120 - Clergy Reimb. Expenses
1 - 500125 - Arts Council
1 - 500420 - Theological Education
Total Worship Commission
Music
1 - 500200 - Choir Library
1 - 500205 - Equipment & Supplies
1 - 500210 - Organ & Piano Maintenance
1 - 500215 - Extra Musicians
1 - 500220 - Music Director Expenses
Total Music
37
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
1,329
1,633
35
0
195
937
0
2,500
6,629
1,347
1,184
0
0
510
1,033
119
2,500
6,693
1,300
1,500
500
50
275
800
500
2,500
7,425
151
76
1,812
2,750
35
4,824
143
166
1,840
2,800
36
4,985
400
250
1,750
2,700
50
5,150
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Christian Education Commission
Church School
1 - 500300 - School/Nursery Supplies
1 - 500305 - Curriculum
1 - 500315 - Books
1 - 500320 - Events
1 - 500330 - Cont. Ed- Christian Ed.
1 - 500515 - Young Families
Total Church School
Youth & Adult Education
1 - 500350 - Youth Program
1 - 500355 - Youth Group
1 - 500360 - Adult Program
1 - 500370 - Confirmation
1 - 500380 - Forum
Total Youth & Adult Education
Total Christian Education Commission
38
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
75
693
153
723
0
487
2,131
250
645
0
238
0
75
1,208
430
650
710
1,000
300
375
3,465
70
295
0
80
445
890
3,021
257
265
83
0
0
605
1,813
500
200
160
300
750
1,910
5,375
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Outreach Ministry
1 - 500401 - Outreach Ministry
1 - 500421 - Deanery
1 - 500435 - Annual Event-Social O/R
1 - 500440 -Annual Event Expense
1 - 501300 - Diocesan Assessment
1 - 501305 - Diocesan Capital Campaign
Total Social Ministry
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fellowship Ministry
1 - 500500 - Fellowship
1 - 500505 - Parish Life
1 - 500507 - Fellowship Dinners
1 - 500510 - Pastoral Care
1 - 500520 - Newcomers
Total Fellowship Commission
39
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
8,625
1,362
4,200
36
91,825
5,000
111,048
8,625
2,822
4,200
2,151
88,632
5,000
111,430
8,625
0
4,200
2,000
91,768
5,000
111,593
2,328
-97
0
337
22
2,590
1,804
-158
0
693
0
2,339
3,000
300
100
850
120
4,370
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Stewardship Commission
1 - 500600 - Printed Materials
1 - 500605 - Stewardship Postage
1 - 500615 - Supplies
1 - 500630 - Bishop Paddock Society
Total Stewardship Commission
Property Commission
1 - 500700 - Elm St. Repairs & Maint.
1 - 500705 - Elm St. R&M-Heating & A/C
1 - 500710 - Elm S. R&M - Electric
1 - 500711 - Elm St. Heating/Maint. Contracts
1 - 500717 - River St. House Water/Electric
1 - 500720 - Elevator Maintenance
1 - 500725 - Landscaping & Lawns
1 - 500726 - Snow Plowing
1 - 500735 - Oil - Elm Street
1 - 500740 - Gas - Elm Street
1 - 500745 - Electric - Elm Street
1 - 500750 - Water - Elm Street
Total Property Commission
40
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
941
191
0
0
1,132
1,732
284
0
0
2,016
1,200
260
60
50
1,570
7,763
750
0
0
206
2,735
0
2,160
18,173
388
14,868
1,431
48,474
5,651
846
1,635
2,506
37
13,157
183
2,040
0
17,626
22,491
2,232
68,404
8,000
3,000
1,500
2,506
500
3,000
2,000
3,000
0
25,000
18,000
3,000
69,506
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
Administration & Finance
1 - 500800 - Vestry Expense
1 - 500805 - Continuing Ed. - Non-Clergy
1 - 500810 - Housekeeping
1 - 500815 - Insurance
1 - 500820 - Telephone & Communications
1 - 500825 - Office Postage
1 - 500830 - Printing
1 - 500835 - Office Supplies
1 - 500845 - Computer Supplies
1 - 500850 - Maintenance Contracts
1 - 500855 - Equip. Rentals & Maintenance
1 - 500860 - Technology
1 - 500865 - Payroll Service
1 - 501400 - Audit/Review Expense
1 - 500870 - Treasurer Expense
1 - 500875 - Miscellaneous Office Expense
Total Administration & Finance
698
144
1,252
20,603
3,072
775
183
1,719
125
2,807
404
547
2,155
7,700
443
424
43,051
41
FY15
Estimate
1,155
0
1,274
20,038
4,195
945
209
2,330
808
2,598
1,126
0
2,218
4,500
751
75
42,222
FY16
Budget
1,100
300
1,600
20,500
3,250
1,000
400
2,750
300
3,000
600
750
2,250
8,000
500
200
46,500
FY14
Actual
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
Salaries & Benefits
Salaries
Total Clergy Salary
Total Non-Clergy Salaries
Total Salaries
Benefits
1 - 501200 - Social Security (6.2%)
1 - 501205 - Medicare (1.45%)
1 - 501210 - Clergy Pension
1 - 501215 - Staff Pension
1 - 501220 - Medical, IRP, & Life
Total Benefits
7 Total Salaries & Benefits
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FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
190,500
204,983
395,483
197,400
199,507
396,907
191,213
221,484
412,697
12,646
2,958
34,290
14,112
72,213
136,219
12,298
2,876
35,532
12,641
74,725
138,072
13,608
3,183
34,418
12,698
87,502
151,409
531,702
534,979
564,106
FY14
Actual
FY15
Estimate
FY16
Budget
Addition to Maintenance Reserve
1
1 - 501600 - Addition to Maint. Reserve
2
1 - 501605 - Technology Reserve
3
Total Non-Commission/Salary & Benefit
45,000
3,000
48,000
45,000
3,000
48,000
45,000
3,000
48,000
Temp Operations During Construction & Financing
4
1 - 501500 - Temp Ops During Construction & Financing
Total Temp Operations During Construction & Financing
33,346
33,346
21,611
21,611
0
0
5 Total Parish Expenses
833,817
844,492
863,595
6 Total Operating Revenues
7 Operating Surplus (Loss)
835,369
1,552
848,024
3,532
863,595
0
50,355
51,907
55,439
51,907
55,439
55,439
8 Net Surpluses/(Losses):
9
Total Surpluses - (Losses) from Prior Years
10 Net Surplus (Loss)
43