First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 1 Church Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452 | (802) 878-5745
Week 7 & 8 – Come…See what God has made possible!
We hope everyone will join us this Sunday April 8th for the all-church Capital Campaign Kick-Off Celebration. We will make a very exciting announcement about how much money the Campaign has raised to date and unveil our special Campaign “thermometer.” PLUS we will have food, a scavenger hunt and children’s entertainment by the Big Blue Trunk. Please remember that we will have only one service that day (at 10:15), with the party to follow from 11:15 to 1 p.m.
One of the most important goals of the Campaign is building an even stronger church community, so we hope that ALL AGES will come to celebrate this important milestone in the life of our church…together! Come…see what God has made possible!
This Kick-Off marks a big milestone in our Capital Campaign. Up until this point, we have been quietly raising funds from an initial group of church members. Now is the time for the entire congregation to come together and help us reach our goal! Be on the lookout for a special mailing about the Capital Campaign in your mailboxes next week…inside you will find information about the Campaign, the many restorations and improvements we are raising money for, and details on how you can help support the Campaign.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to Co-Chairs Dave Johnson or Kaki McGeary.
Peace & Blessings!
April 2018 Church Council
April 3rd, 7:00 pm – Marvin Lounge
- Opening prayer – Rev. Simon
- Changes to the agenda
- Approve March 6, 2018 Council Meeting minutes
- Approve Annual Meeting Minutes
- Capital Campaign Update – Dave Johnson
- June 10th Installation for Rev. Simon (3-4:30)
- Food Pantry feedback
- “These bylaws shall be reviewed every three to five years by an ad-hoc committee appointed
by the Church Council”. Last review dated Jan 2015, do we start in 2018? - Member in Discernment Status for Josh Sharp
- Open slot for Vt Conference Annual meeting (4/27-28)
- Approve By Law changes and possible April 22nd Special Meeting
- Church participation in Block Party
- Handling committee minutes and reports – thoughts and preferences
- Tracking item: Church evacuation and safety plans
- Tracking item: What funds are designated in a way that limits their use to us
- Per last meeting – Missions and Stewardship have been switched and Ushering is aware
that youth have Confirmation and will Usher on 3rd Sunday in May (Ushering’s Sunday) - Adjourn
*Committee sign ups for Ushering:
- Ushering Month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Committee
- Church Council for Annual Meeting
- Christian Education
- Deacons
- Capital Campaign
- Ushering
- Hospitality
- Music
- Pastoral Relations
- Missions
- Stewardship
- Nominating
- Trustees
Approved meeting minutes are available from the church administrator.
Week 6 – Be Our Guest!
Get ready for a party! You’re invited to the all-church April 8th Campaign Kick-Off Celebration. We will make an exciting announcement about how much money the Campaign has raised to date and unveil our special Campaign “thermometer.” PLUS we will have food, a scavenger hunt and children’s entertainment by the Big Blue Trunk.
One of the most important goals of the Campaign is building an even stronger church community, so we hope that ALL AGES will come to celebrate this important milestone in the life of our church…together!
Please remember that we will have only one service that day (at 10:15). For information about volunteering with set-up, or to donate a baked good or appetizer, please contact Cathy Shearer at shearercf@gmail.com.
See you on the 8th !