Council Minutes

2023

Christ Lutheran Church Annual Meeting 2023 Minutes

January 29, 2023

In Person and Via Zoom

1. Opening Remarks - Rickey Faehl, CLC Council President  (Call to order at 1:22pm.  No remarks)

2.            Gathering Hymn “Jesus the Very Thought of You”

3.            Opening Prayer – Pastor Joene Herr 

4.            Approval of the Agenda (not discussed)
5.            Roll Call (announcement of Quorum) and approval of Minutes from 2022 Meeting

1. Quorum 9 required, about 19 attending.  

1. Minutes from 2022 were approved by the congregation.

   6.       Recognition of CLC Volunteers (Joene read a list of volunteers and asked them to stand.)
   
   

7.            2023 Financial Budget Presentation and Approval

1. Pastor and Organist agreed to a 50% reduction.

1. Budget for about $101k was approved by the congregation.

8.            Election of 2022 Congregational Council

1. Recognition of outgoing Council Members: Rickey Faehl, Jim Bailey resigned

1. Council Candidates: Valarie Budayr, Michael Abernathy

1. Approved by the congregation

9.            Initiatives (presentation, discussion and vote on each item)

1. The sanctuary (working team of Peggy K, Valarie B and Chrys K)

1. Finding another congregation to worship here

1. Weddings (Council needs to create policies)

1. Concerts and speakers
   The first four items were approved as a group by the congregation.

1. Focused celebrations (not discussed)

1. Using the Tagline “Church Becoming” or “Becoming Church” (approved by the congregation)

1. Synergy Group (to include a representative from the co-ministry (rental) groups who want to participate, to address needs of the building we share (approved by the congregation)

1. Tuesday evening prayer/contemplative service (perhaps an Eleventh Step focus?)  (Discussed – not necessarily a Christian service; approved by the congregation)

1. New Signage and Evening lighting (approved)

1. Congregational Diversity Training by our diverse community members (approved)

1. Hire a professional grant writer (approved)

1. Project Moxie (Safe Outdoor Spaces)  (Consider pursuing; approved)

10.         The 2023 Audit team – Peggy Krenz, Pam Martin, and Kathy Nunes
11.         Election of Rocky Mountain Synod Delegates (May, 16-18th, in El Paso) (Still looking for two volunteers.)
12.         Closing Prayer by Joene
13.         Adjournment 1:03pm