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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MINISTERIAL REPORTS
Rector’s Report
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Adult and Newcomer Ministries
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Music Ministry
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Transfigured Nights
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Youth Ministry
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VESTRY REPORTS
PRAYER FOR OUR
Parish 2014 Financials 10
Senior Warden’s Report
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Facilities Report
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Endowment Fund
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PARISH FAMILY
STEWARDSHIP
Save us, O Lord, as a parish, from
being inward-looking and backwardlooking in the work of the church. Help
us to take our eyes off ourselves and
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MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Acolytes (9:00)
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be concerned less with what we have
Altar Guild
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accomplished or where we have failed
Austin Street Center Outreach
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and more with what remains to be
Boy Scout Troop 897
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done: that with our vision enlarged and
Episcopal Men’s Fellowship
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our love rekindled, we may go forward
Fig Bridge Group
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Fig Theatre Company
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Flower Guild
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Funeral Reception Committee
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Gay & Lesbian Fellowship
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MacMaster Library
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turn them on the world around us: to
to attempt new and greater things to
your glory, in the Name of Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
neXtgen
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Outreach Steering Committee
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Parish Nurses
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Prayer Chain
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St. Elizabeth’s Guild
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St. Hilda’s Guild
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Stephen Ministry
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Ushers Guild
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Wedding Guild
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Women’s Forum
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THE RECTOR’S 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
SUBMITTED BY: THE REV. R. CASEY SHOBE
NAME OF ORGANIZATION:
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
MISSION STATEMENT:
To seek and serve Christ in all persons. By our Anglican heritage and community life, we strive to present Jesus Christ as Savior through
worship, education, evangelism, pastoral care and outreach. The mission of each member is to support this parish with time, talent, and
money, and be faithful in worship; dedicated to the study of Scripture and to a life of prayer; open to the power of the Holy Spirit; and
active in spreading Christ’s love and reconciliation.
MEETING DATE AND TIME:
Weekly worship on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
1717
AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE:
578
LEADERSHIP NAMES AND OFFICE:
Chris Ahrens, Youth Choir Director
Kim Ahrens, Children’s Choir Director
Ellen Dingwall, Director of Congregational Development
Colin Hills, Interim Director of Youth Ministries
Joel Martinson, Director of Music and Organist
Paula McCormack, Controller
Michael Merriman, Assistant
Elizabeth O’Donnell, Deacon
Bracken Reece, Director of Facilities
R. Casey Shobe, Rector
Chris Thomas, Chief Administrative Officer
Deanie Winstel, Executive Assistant to the Rector
OTHER STATISTICS AND SUCCESSES:
New Members in 2014: 40 from 21 new families
Baptisms: 25
Confirmations and Receptions: 40
Marriages: 6
Burials: 15
I arrived in October to join an already thriving, busy parish, actively serving God in many diverse ways. This full Annual Report is a
wonderful way to glimpse that breadth and range of ministry, and I hope you’ll at least peruse its many dozen pages to see what we’ve been
up to. As Rector, I do want to underline a few things:
• The Search Committee did an absolutely incredible job, and I say this not because I was called as Rector, but owing to the repeated
ways they humbled Melody and I with their faith, thoughtfulness, prayer, generosity, and genuine spiritual engagement. They
modeled the Christian life to me again and again, and they represented you wonderfully. Enormous thanks are owed to all the
members who sacrificed dozens, perhaps even hundreds of hours, to this holy work. I strive to honor their confidence in me, and to
follow their example.
• So many people contributed to the joyful Celebration of a New Ministry in early November, helping make it a triumphant success.
The worship was soul-stirringly glorious owing to the careful preparation of the choir, Altar Guild, Flower Guild, liturgical ministers,
gift presenters, and ushers. And that party must go down as one of the greats in the Fig’s rich history of great parties!
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• We said goodbye to several wonderful staff members, who are now serving God in other communities:
– The Rev. Joy Daley, now Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dallas
– The Rev. Amy Heller, now Chaplain at Episcopal School of Dallas
– Gaye Lynn Huddleston, moved to Mission, Kansas with her family
– Deanie Winstel, who retired at the end of 2014, but continues to assist us in a part-time capacity
– Bill Grona, who retired as Facilities Manager in November, but continues to offer support and knowledge
• I marvel at how the staff has risen to every new challenge and change.
– Michael amazes me with his leadership of our worship and liturgical life, guidance of our adult catechumenate, support and
guidance to our youth ministries, and dedicated pastoral care. He has been a tour de force in a supposedly “part-time” assisting
role, and I am grateful to call him a friend and colleague.
– Liz has lovingly guided our pastoral care and ensured that everyone feels cared, supported, and prayed for when they need it most.
– Ellen’s willingness to accept new responsibilities and challenges amazes me, as she has become the staff liaison for many of our
most important ministries. Her positive spirit and can-do attitude is a joy to work with.
– Joel continues to provide world-class direction of our music program. Many times in my first few months I have been overcome
with emotion as I listened to the choir under his direction, and had to quickly compose myself in order to celebrate the Eucharist!
I am especially thankful for Joel’s gracious willingness to create our service bulletins since the departure of our publication’s editor
in December.
– I am so grateful that Chris Thomas was hired last year to guide our administration, and he infuses his work with his passion for
forming faithful disciples. I knew Chris from my time at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, so it’s nice to work with him again!
– Paula is another wonderful hire during 2014, and she brings a careful eye and tremendous competency to a hugely important role.
She is also tremendously funny and a joy to work with.
– Colin has provided us with excellent interim leadership of our youth ministries as we search for a permanent director. He cares
deeply about the youth of this church, and they know it.
• I am grateful beyond words for the support and encouragement of Chris Ayres and Anne Schmidt, with whom I’ve had the joy of
working closely in discernment and as rector. They are remarkable people. Their sacrificial service of this church over the past two
years has provided a steady core of leadership when we needed it most. They were called upon to make and carry out difficult
decisions, yet through it all they preserved their senses of joy, enthusiasm, and humor. I believe God has refined them during these
years for new ways to serve him, both at Transfiguration and beyond.
• I am grateful to Michele Ward for helping us through a time of transition with regards to our parish communications and
publications production.
• It is my goal to make several hires in the next few months to begin filling out our staff. We will soon be hiring new:
– Director of Children and Family Ministries,
– Director of Youth Ministries,
– Director of Communications,
– Associate Rector for Christian Formation,
– and a curate or second associate priest.
Much of my time since arriving has been given over to the process of recruiting and interviewing candidates for these various
positions. It is demanding work, but it is also terribly exciting!
• I joyfully celebrate the unanimous election by the Vestry of the Rev. Terence Roper as “Rector Emeritus.”
So much more could be said about so many who have given so much. It brings me some consolation knowing that they offered their
sacrifice in service of God, and God surely credits them with their acts of love and care.
NEXT YEAR’S MINISTRY GOALS:
It has been said that the “best is yet to come,” which always makes me uncomfortable. This church has seen plenty of greatness over the
decades, and we are inheritors of their faith and hard work. At this exciting junction in the history of Transfiguration, we are simply trying
to be faithful to what God asks of us and focus the considerable talents and energy present in this church for the maximum benefit to God’s
Kingdom. Many ideas and new ministries are already bubbling up, such as the Food Pantry. But there is definitely more in store, and it is a
profound joy to serve as rector as we discern what that may be and strive, with God’s help, to carry it out!
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Adult and Newcomer Ministries
MISSION STATEMENT:
The primary function of the Office of Adult and Newcomer Ministries is to welcome and assimilate visitors and new members into the
life of the parish; to support the rector, staff and church members with education and programs involving evangelism, church growth, and
volunteerism; to work closely with all non-liturgical adult ministries to help them become welcoming and to help them plan and implement
programs and activities that will enrich and enhance their life as members of this parish family; to support our adult formation programs
to help our adults grow in their faith; to work closely with outreach ministries to help them reach out to those in need in this community
and beyond; to facilitate our reputation in the community as an inclusive and accepting parish and especially to uphold and support the
mission statement of Transfiguration to “Seek and Serve Christ in all Persons”; to initiate changes in the system that are the focus of these
efforts with the intent being that these changes improve the congregation; to build the capacity of the congregation to change in the future
by always actively involving parishioners in the process of formation, outreach and community building.
Parish Council meets quarterly beginning in February on the first Saturday of the month at 10 AM.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Supervision of numerous volunteers working in many areas of parish life including but not limited to Adult Ministries, Adult Formation
and all Outreach ministries.
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR MEETINGS:
15 - 30
Ellen Dingwall, Director of Adult and Newcomer Ministries
CURRENT YEAR MINISTRY SUCCESSES:
The new Customary for Ministries is being followed by all of the ministries and organizations at Transfiguration making it possible for more
folks to take positions of leadership. We are also striving to improve communication between ministries and publication staff. Outreach
ministries broadened their scope and implemented many new and innovative ways for all of our members to participate in some form of
outreach. We no longer strictly write checks, although money is important to many of our outreach partners, but we are actively balancing
the check writing component of outreach with hands on ways to get parishioners and their families to share their time and talent with those
in need. See the Outreach Ministry report for more details. Adult Formation had another successful year of classes designed for all ages and
many interests. Father Casey will continue to teach a class and there will be several other offerings as well.
There were 40 new members and 21 family units who joined the church in 2014 and 24 individuals from the active member list who
transferred out of the parish in 2014.
The goals of the office of Adult and Newcomer Ministries are to increasingly involve more parishioners in formation and outreach ministries
as well as finding opportunities for community building for everyone. We continue to strive to move our repeat visitors into membership.
The office of Adult and Newcomer Ministries will uphold and nurture the programs and ministries currently under our care and adjust as
needed to a growing and ever changing community of faith.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Submitted by Joel Martinson
Director of Music & Organist
2014 proved to be another exciting year in the Music Ministry at Transfiguration, and one in which all choirs helped to celebrate the
coming of our new rector – Fr. Casey – and to enrich the celebrations of Christmas in especially poignant ways. It was also a year which
contained a three-month sabbatical for me, which allowed me to spend six weeks in Germany and the Netherlands exploring and studying.
I am so grateful to the vestry and people of Transfiguration for providing me time off and some funds for this life-changing experience!
Additional information on the individual choirs and music program is printed in the 2014-2015 Music Ministry Brochure available at the
Visitors Center and Gathering Space.
State of the Choirs & Music Staff
1) Children’s Choirs
• The Holy Family Choir (22 choristers) continues to form our younger parishioners for musical leadership in the service. This is
now our largest children’s choir, and, when they sing in services with 15-17 choristers, I think of how these singers will enrich our
lives through their next 8 to 10 years in our programs!
• The Canticle Choristers (9 singers) is a slightly smaller and younger choir this season (2014-2015), as some choristers moved up
to Youth Choir in the fall. They continue to excel under the leadership of Kimberley Ahrens.
2) Youth Choir
Membership in this choir is around 20 young women and men who are really growing into wonderful choral leadership of services
and music-making under Chris Ahren’s direction.
3) Bella Musica Handbell Choir
During the spring and fall of 2014, five new ringers (four are new parishioners!) joined this choir, two women with handbell
experience and three men with substantial music experience who have become very able ringers of the large bells. The spirit of this
group is really wonderful, and I continue to enjoy working with the ringers.
4) Transfiguration Choir
The Transfiguration Choir (58 choristers) had another great year together, and a very busy fall semester. New sign-ups at
Homecoming were such that we would have run out of folders and music, but some folks on sabbatical for health or family reasons
allowed us to assign everyone a place.
5) Staff Singer/Section Leader Changes
There were no changes in music staff during 2014.
Recognitions
• My 2014 special choir recognition gift was presented to Deanie Winstel this fall for her exemplary service to the Music Ministry,
both by her many years of service singing in the Transfiguration Choir and playing in the Bella Musica Handbell Choir, and for her
help to me during my first ten years as Director of Music & Organist at Transfiguration.
Special Projects & Gifts
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Liturgical Ministries Committee
I continued to work with Fr. Fred and Fr, Michael and the Liturgical Ministries Committee. We held a Ministry Day for all liturgical
ministers in August.
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Tower Bell Expansion Project
Our six new tower bells were ordered in January. After delays, which were never fully explained to us, we were notified by the John
Taylor Bellfoundry on Thanksgiving Day that they were shipping the crate of bells to us via air, at their expense, as a gesture of
goodwill. After going through US Customs, the shipment arrived at Transfiguration on December 30. The bells will be on display in
the Gathering Space until they can be installed in the tower by the McShane firm, tentatively scheduled for late January 2015.
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Performance Hall Kawai Grand Piano Refurbishment
Our new piano technician, Doug Knabe, and a colleague made a detailed study of the large Kawai grand piano in the Performance
Hall in the winter of 2014 and found that the hammers were very much in need of replacing due to their age and the tone they
produced. Recent memorial gifts made for music (in memory of John Jansing and others) and some other funds were used to
purchase and install new hammers from Germany and revoice the piano. Work was completed for the May 5 Art Music Monday
concert, and the result is enjoyed by all.
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Additional Gallery Chairs
Bruce and Elaine Culver gave a generous gift to the Music Ministry which will enable us to purchase another 20 wooden chairs and
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book racks for the Gallery. They will be added to the current chairs in the Gallery (50) for occasions with multiple choirs (a total of
70). The extra chairs will live in the Performance Hall at other times.
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Ross Organ Needs Repair
The Ross Organ in the South Transept has been out of commission since March 19, when it was found to be leaking air from the
pedal chest and the reservoir. I will research repairs options and costs and report to the vestry in early 2015.
Other Music (Non-Transfigured Nights) Events
• We hosted a recital by Christian Lane on March 18. This concert, sponsored by the Robert T. Anderson Recital Series of the Dallas
Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), was presented free and had around 110 persons in attendance.
• The Turtle Creek Chorale had two recording sessions on March 8 & 9. This choir was directed by parishioner Trey Jacobs at the time.
• We hosted an evensong service sung by the St. Mark’s School of Texas choir of men and boys on October 5, while their chapel was
out of service due to the installation of their new pipe organ. 250 persons were in attendance.
• Orpheus Chamber Singers presented one of its three Christmas concerts at Transfiguration on December 18. The attendance was
much higher than last year’s concert and included quite a number of Transfiguration parishioners.
Organ Tours & Demonstrations
• I gave a brief tour of the organ during the Christian Formation hour to the K through 3rd grade Sunday School classes on March 9.
• Thirty-some members of the Fort Worth Chapter of the AGO came on Saturday, March 15, to play the organ.
• I hosted guest visitors to the organ on November 9 and 11.
• I gave an organ presentation/demonstration to 13 students and 3 faculty at the Shelton School on November 11.
Presentations to the Parish
• I spoke to the annual meeting on January 26 regarding what has happened in the music ministry here in the last ten years.
• I spoke to the EMF at their fall kick-off meeting on September 18 about my ten years at Transfiguration.
Goals
Met in 2014
1) New tower bells ordered and delivered.
2) Refurbish Performance Hall Kawai grand piano.
3) Revive Transfiguration String Ensemble.
4) Take Sabbatical
Remaining from 2014
1) Install and dedicate new tower bells.
2) Start Transfiguration Brass and Wind Ensembles with volunteer help.
3) Begin work on the choir’s 2016 England Tour which will include a one-week residency at Bristol Cathedral.
4) Produce a recording of the new organ with instrumentalists and vocalists.
New Goals for 2015
1) Repair the Ross Organ.
2) Produce a recording of choral music and/or hymns.
3) Start securing funding for the choir’s 2016 England Tour.
Thank you!
• To all who so generously direct, volunteer in, support and assist in this great Music Ministry program!
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TRANSFIGURED NIGHTS
Submitted by Russell Bourdette, Executive Director &
Joel Martinson, Artistic Director
Mission Statement
Transfigured Nights continues in the Anglican tradition of enriching the lives of the people of God through art and music, whether in
the liturgical rites of the church, in concerts or other programs. Striving to create and host unique offerings of quality featuring the finest
sacred and secular music, we utilize the talents of parish musicians and local artists, as well as present concerts by national and international
performers. The series offers musical experiences to Transfiguration parishioners and serves as an outreach to those in the broader
community.
Introduction
During the year 2014, Transfigured Nights continued to live out its mission statement and enriched the lives of the people of
Transfiguration and our area. As Transfigured Nights depends solely on the gifts it receives from its patrons and receives no income from the
parish budget, we continued to be gratified by the generosity of our patrons, and thankful for their support of this extension of the Music
Ministry at Transfiguration.
Transfigured Nights:
2013-2014 Season Events (Spring 2014)
• Concert – Janette Fishell, organist
– January 26. Attendance: 100
• Concert – A Festival of Britten
– February 23. Attendance: 177
• Evensong in Commemoration of John Donne
– March 30. Attendance: 133
• Concert – Wayward Sisters
– May 25. Attendance: 85
2014-2015 Season Events (Fall 2014)
• Solemn Evensong for Holy Cross Day
– September 14. Attendance: 157
• Concert – Simon Thomas Jacobs, organist
– October 12. Attendance: 90
• Evensong for All Souls’ Day
– November 2. Attendance: 178
• Advent Lessons and Carols
– December 7. Attendance: 300
Total Transfigured Nights Attendance for 2014: 1,220 persons in 8 events
Average attendance: 153
Art Music Mondays:
Spring 2014
• Strings & Pipes
– March 3 (iced the night before). Attendance: 69
• Soiree Française
– May 5. Attendance: 75
Fall 2014
• Dvorak Dumky Trio
– October 27. Attendance: 87
Total Art Music Attendance for 2014: 231 persons in 3 events
Average attendance: 77
Grand Total Transfigured Nights & Art Music Mondays: 1,451 persons in 11 events
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Number of Patrons (individuals or couples):
For the entire 2013-2014 Season: 82 (up from 77 in 2012-2013)
For the 2014-2015 Season thus far: 88
Successes and Goals
• The generosity of our patrons continues to be exemplary.
• Major growth was experienced in the highest level of patrons, and the “Sponsors” category ($100-249) increased from 27 to 39
individuals or couples!
• We presented very high quality musical offerings in both Transfigured Nights and Art Music Mondays. Both “brands” have good
name recognition and reputation in North Dallas.
• Evensong services are generally having an increased ratio of congregation attendees to choir participants, moving from 3 to 1 to 4
to 1.
Special thanks goes to all those who volunteered this past year to make our programs a success, particularly the members of the Transfigured
Nights Executive Committee:
Executive Committee (including persons from both 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 seasons)
Russell Bourdette, Executive Director
Joel Martinson, Artistic Director
Meghan Mazur, Treasurer
George Banitch, Laurel Brewster, Warren Franz, Carol Frauenheim, Jeff Frauenheim, Kristen Heider (moved), Lindsey Hill,
Darlene Justice, Tammy Kirkman, Carolyn Lewis, Diana Rawlins, Mike Rawlins, David Reece & Bart Stockton
Submitted by: Meghan Mazur, Treasurer
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Youth Ministry
MISSION STATEMENT:
To seek and serve Christ in all people.
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
60 – 70 active participants
Wednesdays 10 – 15, Sundays 20 – 30 (formation), 10 – 15 (Credo)
• Fr. Michael Merriman, Interim Director of Youth Ministries
• Colin Hills, Youth Minister
• Nichola Bartkus, Youth Ministry Intern (Jan. to Aug.)
• Andrew Schmidt, Youth Ministry Intern (Aug. to present)
• Christian Formation Leaders:
– Chris Holley
– Liberty Ford
– Michelle Driscoll (Jan. to Dec.)
– Lindsey Hill (Dec. to present)
• Youth Council
– Rachel Tiedemann, Steven Hendricks, Maddie Hall, Madeline Grimes, Elizabeth Mayfield, Ben Guion, Becca Hodge, Alexandra
O’Brian, Suzie Fruth, Rachel Wilson, Audrey Griffin, Anna Huddleston.
• Parent Council
– Kathryn McClure, James Wedding, Jill Matthews, Sam Jackson, Mary Rademacher, Beth Hotchko, Andrea Mayfield.
• Consistent attendance in face of transition
• Reinstitution of Youth Council
• Successful mission trips for both age groups, including Mission Arlington and EYE’14
• Increased emphasis on outreach, including monthly outreach projects
• First annual Operation Nick Off with attendance of approximately 75
• Annual Garage Sale raised money to help with mission and pilgrimage costs
• Formative retreat to Spring Hill
First and foremost, to keep our eyes fixed upon our mission: to seek and serve Christ in all people. We will seek to accomplish this through
the creation of a challenging, dynamic program accessible to any and all comers. Additionally, we will look to continue to strengthen our
relationship with PES, synthesize the many different aspects of the youth ministry into a cohesive whole, and further emphasize outreach
and service among our top priorities through the media of Christian Formation, Crossover, and Credo.
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2014 ANNUAL REPORT OF SENIOR WARDEN
SUBMITTED BY: CHRIS AYRES, SENIOR WARDEN
NAME OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
Vestry, Budget & Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee, and Search Committee.
DUTIES OF SENIOR WARDEN:
By Diocesan Canon, the Senior and Junior Wardens shall see that the Church buildings are kept from all secular uses and in good repair;
in the absence of the Rector, and according to seniority, to preside at meetings of the Vestry and of the Congregation and, in the absence of
the Rector, to keep the Church open for Divine Service at the stated times of worship. By policy, the Senior Warden is directed to act as the
Chief Executive Officer of the parish on all secular matters and shall perform all other duties required.
At its workday, the Vestry set its monthly meeting as the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. Other meetings were held
by the Vestry, as necessary, including in-person and via teleconference. Committee meetings vary throughout the year, with each group
meeting monthly or quarterly. The Senior Warden participates in various meetings with other Vestry leadership, Rector/Interim Rector,
clergy, and staff. A report of the Senior Warden and each related organization is provided at monthly Vestry meetings.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Vestry (12 members); Budget & Finance Committee (approximately 15 members); Stewardship Committee (approximately 10 members);
and Search Committee (14 members).
See above. All Vestry members are expected to attend each meeting, unless excused. Committee member attendance is strongly encouraged
to the extent feasible.
The traditional role of the Senior Warden is to serve as the Rector’s warden. I had the pleasure of serving Father Fred, as our Interim, and
the great honor of being Father Casey’s Senior Warden in his first few months. There are a few select individuals I wish to bring to your
attention.
Of much help and assistance to the Senior Warden was this parish’s Chancellor – Jay Madrid. No matter when I called or emailed, Jay was
always ready, willing and able to assist me (as he did Anne Schmidt) with whatever task or landmine the Vestry confronted. From personnel
issues to the PES lease to contracts to assisting the Search Committee, Jay did it all! While his work is not necessarily visible to most in the
parish, I promise each of you that his service is invaluable and critical to Transfiguration’s success. Many thanks, Jay.
One of the wisest decisions we made this year was bringing Chris Thomas onto the staff. His diverse skill set brings talents in so many areas,
including development, stewardship, administration, human resources, and church business practices. During the interim period, his help
and assistance was critical to the parish’s stability and ultimate progress. In particular, his leadership helped immensely in our stewardship
campaign, as well as ensuring ministerial focus remains on our mission statement.
Few of you will ever understand the extent of the time and talent given to this parish by Robin Caldwell and the Search Committee.
Robin spent countless hours organizing the process and communicating with all persons involved. The 2013 Vestry made a wise decision
in her selection as Search Committee Chair, as was its selection of the Search Committee members. While a wide and diverse group, the
Committee worked flawlessly and collaboratively in its work. The result speaks for itself! Thanks to Robin and all members of the Search
Committee.
Thanks also goes to Anne Schmidt. Father Godwin and Stephen Kahl came to us with a two-year leadership plan. We have worked together
almost daily since that time. I can assure you that this parish would never have come through transition as healthy and vibrantly as it
did without Anne’s leadership. Anne basically served two-years as Senior Warden, and I am so appreciative for her wisdom, support and
friendship.
CURRENT YEAR MINISTRY SUMMARY:
The overall ministry goals for 2014 were a continuation of the two-year goals established by Anne Schmidt and the 2013 Vestry.
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(1) Search, Calling and Transition.
For months, the Vestry received veiled updates on the Search Committee’s work until August 10, 2014, when it met with
the Search Committee to receive its recommendation that the Rev. R. Casey Shobe be called as Transfiguration’s fourth rector. After
exceedingly short discussion, the Vestry’s vote was unanimous and it extended a call to Father Casey that evening. It was a most special
night – one that I will never forget.
Transition was a more complex process than we likely realized. Casey did a marvelous job trying to have one foot in Rhode Island
and one foot in Texas. We were delighted to have Casey, Melody and the girls arrive in town just in time to attend Fig Fest. Not that
I would expect anything less, but I am grateful for this parish’s enthusiastic embrace of the Shobe family and the assistance/support
we have provided. Transition culminated in a historic Celebration of New Ministry, with a beautiful reception that was brilliantly
coordinated by Bridget de Bruyn.
I can sum up the success of this objective very easily. Having served on our parish and the Diocesan search committees, I believe
this parish called the best priest in the United States as its fourth rector. We are so very blessed and honored to have Father Casey and
his family.
(2) Facilities Planning.
I cannot say enough about Gene Bledsoe’s work as Junior Warden and the countless people who worked with him. Much was
accomplished by them, and I will leave it to Gene to report on those matters. From a Vestry perspective, we were able to set and
accomplish a number of goals this year. Those include:
• A long-term lease was signed with Parish Episcopal School for their use of the Hillcrest campus for years to come. I am grateful for
the work of Jay Madrid, Bill Evans, and members of the Vestry and Budget & Finance Committee who helped in this process. This is
a meaningful partnership with PES and I am glad to see it continue.
• In late 2013, we received a comprehensive facility assessment from Bill Keslar and Building Solutions concerning the Hillcrest plant’s
capital needs over the next 15 years. Throughout 2014, we began studying the report and focusing on how we can and should
implement its findings.
• We began approaching the grounds and technology needs of the Hillcrest plant just as we had the physical buildings. Much like
Building Solutions, the Vestry obtained comprehensive plans to repair, improve and maintain our grounds and information
technology. Study of those plans and implementation is underway.
• In consultation with Father Casey, during transition, we were fortunate enough to bring Bracken Reece on staff as our fulltime
Director of Facilities. This was a critical step for the parish to focus appropriate resources and personnel to care for its 18 million
dollar plant. Bracken brings enormous experience, knowledge and skill to Transfiguration.
(3) Financial Analysis.
The overall goal of the Vestry is to take a more proactive, forecasted approach to church finances in the coming years.
Financial analysis begins with stewardship for obvious reasons: we can only spend what we raise. Significant effort and attention was
given to updating our Stewardship practices. This began with use of information gained at this year’s CEEP (Consortium of Endowed
Episcopal Parishes) conference concerning “Fearless” church fundraising. Coupling that concept with diligent work by Oliver Cone
and the Stewardship Committee, we saw the largest pledged dollar increase in years with a net increase exceeding $250,000.00. Father
Casey intends to continue our focus on stewardship, which is a passion of his.
The other side of the financial analysis is evaluating the financial needs of the parish, including staff, programs, and capital assets. This
is a delicate balance and prioritization, as there is a canonical requirement that we pass a balanced budget while trying to meet as many
needs as possible. One major goal was to survey staff, program and capital needs that are foreseeable. With that data, we then began
formulating a three to five year budget cycle so that we are better able to slot and meet the variety of ministry needs presented. This
work is ongoing.
The goals of the Vestry will be established early next year under the leadership of Father Casey and its wardens, hence it is not for me to
state or establish those goals. I will state that there was great work done, but much that remains in the Financial Analysis and Facilities
Planning, which is now expanded to include grounds and technology. While I wish more might have been accomplished, I have every
confidence that the 2015 Vestry will complete what we started and carry us to great ministry work.
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FINAL NOTES:
Two final notes of gratitude.
I want to publicly take the time to thank my wife, Kelley, and my two boys, Wyatt and Cooper. All three of them have given me the time
and freedom to do this work and ministry over the last two years. Most often, that meant being away from home several nights a week and
some significant time on the weekends. Kelley and the boys were so supportive of my work and the work of all in this parish. Thanks to
each of you and I love you very much!
Finally, I cannot keep track of how many people – members, clergy and staff – have come and thanked me for my time. The “thanks”
should come from me. Getting to serve on and with the last three Vestries was an honor and an experience that changed my life. I have
grown in my faith and spirituality in ways that I could not express adequately. All of this service and ministry left me with one thought I
would share with you: when you give back to your church, you will get a ten-fold return in your life. Having grown up at Transfiguration, it
was my true honor and privilege to serve the parish and I am proud of the work we did together. Great things lie ahead for us as we remain
steadfastly and enthusiastically committed to growing God’s Kingdom by seeking and serving Christ in all of God’s children.
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2014 ANNUAL REPORT OF PARISH FACILITIES
SUBMITTED BY: CHRIS AYRES, SENIOR WARDEN
NAME OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
Vestry and its Facilities Planning Subcommittee, the Fig Fixers, the Green Team, the Strategic Facilities Management Committee, and the
Building and Grounds Standards Committee.
DUTIES OF JUNIOR WARDEN:
By Diocesan Canon, the Senior and Junior Wardens shall see that the Church buildings are kept from all secular uses and in good repair; in
the absence of the Rector, and according to seniority, to preside at meetings of the Vestry and of the Congregation and, in the absence of the
Rector, to keep the Church open for Divine Service at the stated times of worship. The committees listed above assist the Senior and Junior
Wardens with the tasks of maintaining, improving, and utilizing the Church facilities in the best, most cost-efficient manner.
Meetings vary throughout the year, with each group meeting monthly or quarterly. The Junior Warden participated in various meetings
with the Senior Warden, Rector/Interim Rector, Clergy, and Staff. A report of the Wardens and each related organization is provided at
monthly Vestry meeting.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Fig Fixers (approximately 50 members); Green Team (approximately 12 members); Strategic Facilities Management Committee (five
members); Building and Grounds Standards Committee (five members).
Staff leadership in the facilities area fell primarily to two individuals. For years, Bill Grona has faithfully served as Plant Manager at
Transfiguration, in addition to all of his other volunteer work. Being a jack of all trades, Bill’s work not only included plant supervision,
but also a great deal of hands-on maintenance and repair work of the building and grounds. We are indebted to Bill for his time on the staff
and the added time and energy he puts forward for Transfiguration, as a volunteer, because of his deep commitment and love of this parish.
The Vestry knew that it was time for the parish transition from a part-time staff member managing the church plant, to a full-time Director
of Facilities. This was due, in part, because of the long-term lease signed with PES and the report received from Building Solutions that
outlined building needs over the next decade. We were fortunate to hire Bracken Reece as our new Director of Facilities this year. He is
already producing remarkable results. His day-to-day responsibilities include any and everything relating to all aspects of the church plant,
including all buildings and the grounds. We are lucky to have him and look forward to his work at Transfiguration.
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CURRENT YEAR MINISTRY SUMMARY:
There was much accomplished with our facilities during 2014. Some of the highlights are as follows:
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Organization. Through the leadership of Gene Bledsoe as Junior Warden, we were fortunate to create some committees, during
transition, to assist the Vestry with facilities-related matters. This was necessary because of the absence of a rector and because the
Vestry dealt with a more significant amount of operational business than normal. Gene and these committees did a great deal of
work – from developing a strategy to implement capital improvements, to continuing efforts to “green” and cost-efficiently run the
plant, to even helping recommend aesthetic changes to the building and grounds. Wonderful work by all!
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Grounds’ Analysis. Much like we did in 2013 with the plant’s buildings, we began to address long-term needs and planning for the
parish grounds. This included submission of a global grounds plan, plus recommendations to the Director of Facilities, Rector and
Vestry for 2015 expenditures and projects.
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Implementation of the PES Lease. 2014 marked the first year in which we began formally operating under a lease with Parish
Episcopal School. That required us to work on a number of things, including shared space, timing of plant events, use of different
staff, expenditure reviews, etc. I was remarkably proud of how collaborative this work was and am appreciative to JB Forrest, Jane
Newth, and Dave Monaco at PES for their collective efforts to live into this new partnership, as well as Gene, Chris Thomas,
Bracken and Father Casey’s work for the parish.
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Focus on Information Technology. Given the modern day nature of church practice, we delayed far too long in maintaining and
improving our information technology structure. Following the arrival of Bracken and Casey, we began a study of the short and
long-term needs in this area, again with an eye on informing the Vestry’s budgeting process.
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Special Events. There were many special events held at the parish, but I want to highlight three in particular. This year started off
with Transfiguration stepping forward to host the reception for fallen Dallas Fire Rescue Fireman Scott Tanksley, following his
funeral. It was a sad day, yet we were honored to host Scott’s family and friends. Later in the year, we were excited to have the first
Homecoming Gala that followed Ingathering. That was a special day of games, food and celebration by the entire parish. Likewise,
none of us will ever forget the Celebration of New Ministry for Father Casey and the reception thereafter. Almost every staff member
and ministry group played a role in these and other special events. Thanks to you all for all you this year.
The new Vestry will set the facilities priorities in 2015 at its retreat, and the duties of the Junior Warden will be set by the Rector and Senior
Warden. Clearly, we have done a great deal of work in 2014 knowing that the work would continue for several years. Gene’s and my hope
is that the Vestry will continue its focus on proactive plant management and efficient financial planning of projects relating to buildings,
grounds and information technology.
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Endowment Fund
MISSION STATEMENT:
The EF helps to ensure the financial stability of the parish for the future and can be a resource in an emergency and for “undreamed of ”
opportunities
Usually third Tuesday at 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Five plus ex officio
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Susan Fisk, chair; Mat Thekkil, secretary; Mikkel Bassett, Deb Boopsingh, Jim Kirkman (Chris Holley, vestry liaison; Rector, Senior
Warden, CAO also attend)
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Purchased the large F# bell to complete a new six bell Bell Tower installation; agreed to work with Vestry to reduce if not eliminate
the debt from Say Yes and Burn the Note Capital Campaigns; donated to summer Youth trip to Philadelphia for national Episcopal
youth conference (EYE); improved record keeping for the columbarium; publicized the Legacy Society membership, with an increase in
members; participated in the annual CEEP conference (Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes) with effective Search and Stewardship
components; worked on a “Planning for a Graceful Exit” online pdf file; increased assets to the three Funds—main Endowment grew
from $1,118,392 to $1,286,687; Outreach Endowment grew from $127,211 to $147,728; and the Youth Endowment grew from $50,283
to $61,741—with special thanks to Paul Welch for his care of this Fund
To continue to promote the Legacy Society and its significance for the future of the church; to be responsive to the needs of the parish; to
complete the on-line pdf file “Planning for a Graceful Exit”
ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS—2014
In memory of Virginia Godwin: Susan and Hollye Fisk
In memory of Marilyn Emery: Lois Waller, Alice Collerain
In memory of Jack Swain: Beverly Adler, Cassie and Gene Bledsoe, Kathleen Boone, Bridget deBruyn, Drusilla Francis, Mr. and Mrs.
Weldon Lynn Hendrick, Linda and Rhion Marrone, Tish and Jonathan Maedche, Bonnie Roher, Gala and Chris Rowlett, Kathleen
Scucchi, Thomas Slate, Harriet Stoneham, Ann Williams, Ben Williams, Deanie and Jack Winstel, Jean Wortley
In memory of Jim McGowen: Pat McGowen
In memory of Robin Dingwall: Susan and Hollye Fisk
In honor of David Diggs: Mr. and Ms. Weldon Lynn Hendrick
In honor of The Rev. Fred Barber: Susan and Hollye Fisk
In honor of Chris Ayres and Anne Schmidt: The Rev. and Mrs. Fred Barber
To the Pierce Family Youth Endowment Fund:
In honor of the work and ministry of Sandy and Ronald Damholt: Cassie and Gene Bledsoe
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS:
The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those whose estate plans or wills include gifts to the Church of the Transfiguration Endowment
Fund, whose mission is to ensure the future of the parish and its many significant ministries. We are grateful for their witness to the work of
this church.
Anonymous, Margaret Abnor+, Phil Atterberry, Cassie and Gene Bledsoe, Deb Boopsingh and Chris Dick, Hal Bybee, Neva and Don
Cochran, Bill Cyran+, Michelle Driscoll, Julia Fesperman, Tim Gadsby and Katheleen Taylor-Gadsby, Alan Gibson+, Sue and Andrew
Gray, Mary Jane and Richard+ Groene, Connie Greenwell+, Jeanne Hansen+, Sheri Elizabeth Holloway, Whitney and Chris Holley, Pam
Johnson, Phyllis M. Kerrigan, Tammy and Jim Kirkman, Clare Lattimore, Virginia Marston+, Frances and Robert Martin, Joel Martinson
and David Reece, Jennie and Harry+ McCament, Cherrie and Michael Merriman, Paula and John Mitchell, Liz O’Donnell, Scott Patrick,
Jeff Pierce+, Mat Thekkil, and Will Weaver
+ Deceased
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Stewardship
Tuesday, 7pm
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
12
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• Oliver Cone, Co-Chair
• Michael Whitman, Co-Chair
• Linda Ayres, Stewardship Party Committee Chair
• Reversed trend of three previous years by increasing pledge dollar commitments by 17% to their highest level in 10 years
• Reversed long term trend of declining pledging households, with an increase of 29 over previous year
• 80 new pledging households
• Expanded committee from 8 to 12 members, including staff and vestry participation
• Introduced new campaign theme (A New Vision of Discipleship) to underscore the mission of stewardship and celebrate the period
of Rector transition and opportunity for reaffirmation at the Fig
• Structured a campaign of defined length (6 weeks from Homecoming to Ingathering), including Parishioner Voices presentations
during weekend services and the “ALL-IN” rallying cry; and culminating with a parish-wide celebration at Ingathering
• Continue to support the concept of discipleship and year-round Stewardship, emphasizing the mission and ministries of
Transfiguration and encouraging the active involvement of parishioners
• Add committee members from across Transfiguration’s ministries, services and other groups
• Further increase household participation in financial pledging, towards a goal of 100% of average Sunday attendance
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Acolytes
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide young people with an opportunity to become familiar with the liturgy of the Church and provide a service to the parish.
As Scheduled
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
35 Acolytes Grade 2-12 and 7 Adults/Wardens
Serve at 9 AM Service and some of the special services. Positions are: Crucifer, First Server, Second Server, and two Torchbearers.
Acolyte Wardens: Dana Bartholomew, Nancy Button, Judy Loveday-Corbett, Dee and Sherri Daniel, Bill Grona, and Bill Keslar
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Graduating Seniors in 2014 were Caroline Mitchell, Rachel Tiedemann and Julianna Washington.
To attract new members. We will graduate 3 seniors in 2015.
This organization does not expend money from its own account.
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ALTAR GUILD 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
SUBMITTED BY MARY ELLEN HORAN
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Altar Guild is to prepare all things necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist or other sacraments and offices of the
church. “The preparations are done in a manner so that any service may be conducted in decency, order and beauty for the worship of
Almighty God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord”. – The Complete Training Course for Altar Guilds by B. Don Taylor
Regular meetings are held prior to Christmas and Easter season. Other meetings are held on an as needed basis, usually in the summer to
assign committee chairs for the next liturgical cycle.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
29 members as of December 31, 2014.
Average attendance at meetings ranges between 15 -20 members.
Mary Ellen Horan – Directress and Gabrielle Guion – Vice Directress, Ann Huffman – Funeral Guild and Elizabeth Jenkins – Wedding
Guild.
The Altar Guild continues to work with the clergy to prepare for all worship services, weddings and funerals held at Transfiguration. We also
maintain and clean all holy vessels, linens and vestment used in the church each week. We have four teams so each member serves on the
average of once per month. We work closely with the Flower Guild to enhance the beauty of our church.
The altar guild will continue assisting the clergy with all the worship services and maintaining the priest sacristy and altar guild sacristy in
proper order. The altar guild invites everyone to join this important ministry that serves the church.
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Austin Street Center Outreach
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our primary mission is to support the Austin Street Center and its 350+ homeless residents by providing two evening meals for the
residents each month. In addition, the Austin Street Center asks the parish to support their special requests for donations such as food and
clothing throughout the year. The parish also provides a traditional Thanksgiving meal for the residents on Thanksgiving eve each year.
There are no traditional meetings. We serve twice a month on the evening of the third Monday and third Wednesday of the month. In
November, we also serve a special Thanksgiving dinner as a substitute for one of the normal bimonthly meals.
• On the day of the meal, there are two teams staffed by parishioners to make the food, sandwiches for the Monday meal and hot dogs
for the Wednesday meal. The parish kitchen is used for food preparation.
• Six teams have been staffed to serve the bimonthly evening meals at the Center. This means each team only serves once a quarter.
• In addition, we have parishioners that provide baked goods such as deserts and cookies for each of the servings.
• We also have a number of parishioners that purchase food items for the servings such as bread, meat items, cheese, hard boiled eggs,
bananas, milk, condiments, paper products, etc.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
We don’t have regular meetings of the members.
ASC Overall Coordinator:
Monday Night Team Leader One
Monday Night Team Leader Two: Monday Night Team Leader Three: Wednesday Night Team Leader One: Wednesday Night Team Leader Two: Wednesday Night Team Leader Three: Sandwich Preparation Team Leader: Hot Dog Cook Team Leader: Thanksgiving Meal Planner/Coordinator
Ron Kerker
Ann Coley
Rolf Schneider
Nancy Hogan
Judy Loveday-Corbett
Jim & Elizabeth Jenkins
Carol Scrauff
Shawn Coffee
Ron Kerker/Nancy Hogan
The team during 2014 provided about 10,000 meals to the homeless residents of the Austin Street Center. In addition, with the financial
support of a number of parishioners, the Episcopal Men’s Fellowship and St. Hilda’s Guild we funded and served a complete traditional
Thanksgiving meal to the Austin Street Center residents. The parish also organized a food collection program that provided six truck loads
of food, drinks and serving supplies to the Austin Street Center. In addition, the Youth Ministry organized and staffed a Saturday work
project under the supervision of the ASC staff. Lastly, the ASC Outreach Ministry also met our budget goals for 2014.
We will continue to serve two monthly meals and the Thanksgiving meal as in the past. We will also support Austin Street Center’s request
for special donations. We will continue to involve our Youth Ministry in more activities including the food service program and special
volunteer work at the Center. We will continue to obtain funds for the Thanksgiving meal through donations outside of our annual budget.
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This should ensure that we can stay within our annual budget allocation provided by the Outreach Committee. As for quality of service,
we currently provide a sandwich (approximately one ounce of meat) on the Monday service and a hot dog on the Wednesday service. Next
year we plan to evaluate the quality and quantity of our monthly meal service to hopefully provide a more substantial amount of food to the
ASC clients. We will also finish developing a food cost evaluation grid to determine the cheapest sources for our monthly food purchases.
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Boy Scouts of America, Troop 897
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Troop 897 is to develop our youth into productive citizens. We will provide the opportunity for boys to learn how to
effectively lead others, and learn how to cooperate and contribute when led by others. We will emphasize respect for and service toward
individuals, the community, nation and world. We will provide a Scouting program that places boys in an environment where events are
designed and organized to encourage growth through intellectual and physical activities in a safe setting. We will build young men of
integrity and character through teamwork, high adventure and fun learning experiences.
Mondays at 7:00 pm
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
15 youth, 11 adults
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Dave Anderson, Scoutmaster; Fred Flores, Committee Chair
6 youth advanced to Scout rank, 6 youth advanced to Tenderfoot rank, 2 youth advanced to 1st class rank, 1 youth advanced to Star rank,
1 youth advanced to Life rank. 20 merit badges were earned; 6 youth joined, service to teach archery at Cub Scout event, Scouting for Food
drive.
Continue promoting and teaching scouting methods
FINANCIALS:
Starting year balance – $1816.82
Year end balance – $1979.71
Income from wreath and greenery sales, Yankee Candle fundraiser sales
Expenses for campouts, fees, equipment, advancement awards, webpage hosting
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Episcopal Men’s Fellowship (EMF)
MISSION STATEMENT:
Fellowship for all men of Transfiguration with monthly programs and service activities. EMF also donates funds for special needs of the
Parish and Outreach Ministries.
Monthly Meetings usually third Thursday of each month from September to May. Board Meetings are held the first Thursday of each
month.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Approximately 20 Board Members. All men of the parish are members of EMF.
35 men. If monthly program is open to all members of the parish, attendance can be 50 or more persons.
2014/2015 George Banitch-President; Paul Sternweis-Treasurer; Bob Brewster- Scribe; John Donaldson-Publicity
EMF sponsored lunch for the Gathering in Thanksgiving Square for the needy and homeless. EMF held successful monthly programs,
including speakers from Transfiguration and also from outside the parish as well as annual outings to a baseball game and fishing trip to
support our annual Fish Fry and Silent Auction which raised nearly $18,000 for Parish needs and outreach. Sponsorship of the Memorial
Golf Tournament held in December raised another $1,900. During 2014, funds raised by EMF were used to support over $20,000 in
donations to various ministries (see below). Also gave time, talent and money to Figfest and Stewardship and New Rector Celebrations.
Donations for Ministry were made to Transfiguration Youth, Children’s Ministry, Altar Guild, Honduras Mission, Rector’s Discretionary
Fund, Austin Street Center, Congregational Development, Fig Theater Company and GLF. We also made a special donation to the Dallas
County Welfare Board.
More fellowship and service to Transfiguration from the men of the parish. Speakers are planned from outside the Parish for January and
March meetings. We hope for an even more successful Silent Auction to raise money to support ministries.
FINANCIALS:
Assets: Beginning of 2015
$5,450.64
Income: Event Fees and Payments
Donations (Auction/Other)
$11,207.85
$21,395.25
Expenses: Costs of Activities
Donations to Ministries
Gifts
$10,578.00
$20,141.50
$2,100.00
Net Balance:
$5,234.24
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Fig Bridge
MISSION STATEMENT:
Fellowship
4th Wed of Sept, Oct, Jan, Feb, March, April, May (Nov & Dec TBD)
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
6
4
Charleen Shook
We have added one new member.
Add more members.
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FIG Theatre Company
MISSION STATEMENT:
Through special theatrical events, performances, and classes our mission is to extend our efforts of outreach to our neighbors and
throughout the Metroplex by introducing them to our Transfiguration community with its mission of “Seeking and serving Christ in all
persons”.
Once per quarter and as production planning requires.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
20-50 during productions and as activities require.
7 including officers.
Tim O’Bryen, President/ Chairman, Pat Shaughnessy, Secretary, Bob Button, Treasurer , John Hanby, Artistic Director, Kathy Snyder,
Ex-officio Chairman, Nancy Abbott Torrell, Co-Chair
We had a successful fund raising campaign in August allowing us to finance this season’s productions and special events and enabling us
to give financial support to The “Burn the Note campaign”, as well as financial assistance to various Ministries at Transfiguration. For the
first time we were able to offer a special benefit performance of “Cinderella” for students and their families from Spring Valley Elementary
School. Most recently we (again for the first time) were honored to be able to perform “Gift of the Magi” for the students and faculty of St.
Philip’s School and Community Center in south Dallas.
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We intend to increase outreach and are currently developing a drama/theater workshop to include our youth as well as interested students
from St. Philip’s school. We will be taking an active part in Transfiguration’s Vacation Bible School this year. We plan to be able to sponsor
scholarships to VBS and All Saint’s summer camp. FTC looks forward to taking an active part in the Food Pantry project.
FINANCIALS:
Transfiguration Theatre Company
Statement of Income and Disbursements
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Income
Ticket and Concession Revenue
Fig Angel Donations and Other Contributions
Total Income
$
$
Disbursements
Director's Fee
Lighting
Advertising\Promotion
Concessions
Costumes
Props, Supplies, Stage Sets
Burn the Note Contribution and Donations
Scripts
Other Expenses
Stage Manager
Total Disbursements
10,116.42
7,948.70
4,000.00
236.85
280.00
1,270.00
1,455.47
1,351.09
600.00
1,021.38
1,756.24
200.00
Excess of Income over Disbursements
$
18,065.12
$
12,171.03
$
5,894.09
Statement of Cash Reconciliation
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Beginning Cash Balance at January 1, 2014
Less: Excess of Income over Disbursements
Ending Cash Balance at December 31, 2014
$
$
10,396.73
5,894.09
16,290.82
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Button
Treasurer, Transfiguration Theatre Company
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Transfiguration Flower Guild
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of The Church of the Transfiguration’s Flower Guild is to celebrate the beauty of nature and the delight of creativity. Flowers
are provided for the Sanctuary and the LEV Ministry throughout the year as well as social events for the parish. The Flower Guild mission
is twofold: the first is external — flowers are offered as a visual celebration of God’s love for us and the second is internal — to support and
nurture the innate creativity that resides in everyone.
Generally Saturday at 9:00 and other times as needed.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
We have 40-50 parishioners on our mailing list
6-8 depending on need and event planning
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Carolyn Lewis (Administrative) and David Diggs (Creative)
• Each week we generally create the following:
– Two large arrangements for Altar
– One smaller arrangement for font
– Two very small arrangements for Children’s Chapel
– One smaller arrangement for picture gallery in the Gathering Space
– Large arrangement for Meditation Garden
– One small arrangement for Clergy & Staff Office area
– 10-14 small arrangements for Home Bound
– Small arrangements for the women’s and men’s restroom.
• Successfully implemented a new program in cooperation with Lay Eucharist Visitors ministry. Each home bound parishioner
receives a small bouquet of flowers appropriate to the season as an acknowledgment of our thoughts and prayers for their recovery.
• Published the first Flower Guild Calendar showcasing altar arrangements from the past year.
• Fall Flower Guild Class (Outreach) -- Attended by over 40 people from inside and outside the Parish
• Created customized arrangements for over 17 Memorial Services and 3 Weddings as well as special services such as Father Casey’s
installation.
• Also supported other events such as Transfigured Nights.
• Published article in Crossroads written by two FG members.
• To locate and establish a permanent location for FG activities.
• To offer Flower Guild Class in other locations such as the Diocese of West Texas (request already received)
• To offer a Flowers for the Altar Class to the Diocese of Dallas.
• To replace the top of the cabinet in entrance to the North Transept with granite or other similar material.
• To use only natural materials in the Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas (excluding the large and permanent Advent Wreath.)
• To have flowers on the Pascal Candle whenever it is in use.
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Funeral Reception Committee
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide an opportunity for friends and family to gather and visit after a funeral or memorial service
Immediately following a funeral or memorial service.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Currently there are 35 people on the committee who provide food and help with receptions
NA Receptions average 75 – 100 people with some as many as 350. The committee does not hold meetings.
Chair: Elizabeth Jenkins; Co-chair: Tish Maedche
Provided receptions for twelve families. In all cases families were most appreciative. Larger receptions were held in Roper Hall which
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provides more space for guests and is easier for committee members to serve refreshments. Smaller receptions continue to be held in the
Gathering Space.
Continue to provide receptions in accordance with the wishes of the families and guidelines of the parish. Increase the number of members
of the committee.
Financial reporting is done through the Ministry of Joy. There is no income except for occasional donations by families of the deceased, and
expenses are minimal. The only expenses are for food, flowers and beverages most of which are donated by the committee members. The
Flower Guild has provided flowers for the tables for many of the receptions.
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Gay & Lesbian Fellowship
MISSION STATEMENT:
To strive to seek and serve Christ in all persons by embracing not only the GLBT community, but their families and friends as well, through
opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service.
Usually the first Saturday evening of each month, unless it falls on a holiday or conflicts with a church function.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
There are approximately 130 people on our mailing list.
Varies from a small group of 15 to around 40, depending on time of year.
Co-Coordinators: Brett Vanderbrook, Linda Horton, Rob Barr, Mason McCamey.
We have a goodly number of new members. We have taken on an additional outreach activity.
To continue to welcome the GLBT people and their families and friends who visit our church, help them become integrated into the
congregation, and help them find ministries in which they may be interested. To reach out to the larger community in an attempt to draw
more people in. To continue to contribute financially to Youth First through our annual Maundy Thursday soup supper and to support
them through food and fellowship at occasional dinners at their location. We will also attempt to increase the number of books collected
during Lent for Spring Valley Elementary School through our “My Very Own Book” program.
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McMaster Library
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the library is to seek and serve Christ in all persons by providing books to promote scripture, tradition, reason, and the
spiritual life of our parish.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
12 members of Library Board
Nancy Banitch
We have added 18 new books and many good donations to the collection
We hope to see the library connected online to the church’s website so the catalog will be accessible to all.
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neXtgen
MISSION STATEMENT:
To seek and serve Christ in all persons by ministering to the Young Adults of Transfiguration and integrating them into the life and work of
the parish.
Various, at least one large planned event a month
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
35
Large: 25, Small: 10
Officers: Ted Clarkson, Sarita Florida, Mat Thekkil
Super Bowl Party, Pool Party, Kirking of the Tartans
Continue to increase membership, strengthen core
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Outreach Committee
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Outreach Committee will lead efforts of our parish to seek and serve Christ in all persons.
Fourth Thursday of each month
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
18
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Judy Drotman, Chair and Bridget deBruyn, Co-chair
Completed several high visibility collection projects to benefit the non-profits we grant money. Parishioners outdid themselves participating
at high levels including not only donations but also sorting and distributing.
Continue the grant application process to benefit nonprofits important to parishioners who liaison with outreach. Work to implement a
food distribution project that will be completely supported by Transfiguration and turnkey for needy families in our area.
2014 GRANT AWARDS
Austin Street Center
Cathedral Gardens
Happy Homes-Africa
Honduras Mission Trip
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Our Savior Community Garden
St. Phillips School
St. Simon After School
The Gathering
Voice of Hope
Total Grants Awarded
Additional Gifts from Transfiguration Include:
Spring Valley Elementary
UTO
Angel Tree
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Diocese of West TX
Voice of Hope
$8,500
$3,500
$5,000
$8,000
$5,000
$1,500
$5,000
$5,000
$2,000
$5,000
$48,500
$200
$1107.04
$20,500
$2,411
$1,000 (for immigrant children crisis)
$490
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Parish Nurse Ministry
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Church of the Transfiguration embraced the concept of a Parish Nurses’ Ministry in1997 and recruited a dozen or so nurses on rotation
to perform blood pressure screenings for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning services. Glucose screenings were offered for Sunday
mornings. Parish nursing started in the 1800s, when religious orders in the U.S. and Europe offered care outside of their church homes. The
modern program, recognized by the American Nursing Association, has spread internationally. Domestically, some 15,000 parish nurses
are now at work in the United States. The nurses at Transfiguration are also health counselors and advocates who assist with minor health
emergencies during worship hours and special events.
There are no regularly scheduled meetings.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Currently there are 11 Registered Nurses and 1 Registered Medical Technologist volunteers.
Contacts - Tish Maedche, R.N. and Michelle Jenkins, MT
Nurse volunteers are usually available during weekend services.
A Blood Pressure and Glucose screening clinic was conducted the first weekend of each month.
Testing performed for the calendar year 2014:
• Blood pressure screenings – 203 (increase of about 2% from 2013)
• Glucose screenings – 86 (Double from 2013)
Added reminder notices in the weekly newsletter and bulletins of our monthly screenings.
We would like to increase participation in both blood pressure and glucose screenings.
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Transfiguration Prayer Chain
MISSION STATEMENT:
To seek and serve Christ in all persons through daily intercessory prayer requested individuals.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
38
Nancy Banitch and Phyl Kerrigan
To continue to offer prayers on a daily basis for all in need.
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Saint Elizabeth’s Guild
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Saint Elizabeth’s Guild at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is to nurture and strengthen our parish
community by bringing people together for fellowship in an atmosphere that supports Transfiguration’s mission of “Seeking and Serving
Christ in all persons.” We accomplish this by holding monthly pot luck dinners in the fall, winter and spring months for guild members to
share a meal, get to know each other, and develop friendships.
The second Thursday of each month from September through May. 6:30 pm is social time and dinner is served at 7:15 pm.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
Approximately 100
Monthly attendance ranges from 50 to 80, with an average of around 64.
Barbara and Frank DeLizza, and Elaine and Bruce Culver are the coordinators. The Culvers took over from Betsy and Jody Hardman in
September. The DeLizza’s will rotate off in September 2015, replacements have yet to be identified.
The ministry continues to grow in both size and dedication by providing a social outlet in which members can get to know one another
better regardless of which service they regularly attend. The Guild meetings are also considered an entry gateway for new parish members
to meet people and learn more about the parish. Again this year Pam Sternweis has done an excellent job of inviting new members and
introducing them into the community. Volunteer hosts and co-hosts each month make the gatherings a success. A $300 cash contribution
was made out of operating monies to the Burn the Note Campaign, as unanimously voted upon by the members. Many of the members are
active in other ministries of the church, and regularly invite new members to participate in those activities. Many of our members worked
with the EMF to provide and deliver sandwiches to the Gathering Place in Dallas, and regularly participate in other Parish activities.
To continue to provide a valuable outlet to support the parish with social outreach to new members, visitors and longtime parishioners
while building on the past years’ successes and growing membership. Continue to expand St Elizabeth’s contribution to parish outreach
projects by providing monthly opportunities for our members to contribute.
BUDGET:
St. E’s is self-sustaining and does not accept any money from the parish. A modest fee is charged per person (except for first time attendees)
to cover the cost of decorations and beverages, and to help support various parish missions.
2013 Balance Forward:
Attendance Fees:
Expenses and Donations:
Current Cash on hand as of 1/1/15:
Note: All numbers rounded to nearest dollar
$ 644
$1,794
$1,947
$ 491
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St. Hilda’s Guild (The Clothes Horse & Kay Andrews Bookstore)
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide the community with a place to donate gently worn clothing and knick-knacks, and offer budget-minded customers a source
of reasonably priced, good quality apparel & knick-knacks. Parishioners and members of the community are provided with a place to buy
religious books, cards, and other items. Opportunity for service and fellowship is provided to members of St. Hilda’s Guild. From the profits
of St. Hilda’s Guild, funding is provided to women’s ministries, children, and youth ministries and a variety of additional ministries through
requests to the Executive committee. St. Hilda’s Guild provides tithing to the church and donates to the building fund or other needs of the
church from time to time.
MEETING DATE & TIME:
St. Hilda’s Guild operates the Clothes Horse and Kay Andrew’s Bookstore. The Clothes Horse is open to the public Tuesday through
Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Teams of volunteers not only sell merchandise in the Clothes Horse, but also receive donations and items
which they price for sale, and also mark down items for sale on a regularly scheduled basis. The sales staff, pricing, marking, receiving, and
$1 sale staff work in the store six days a week. Kay Andrew’s Bookstore is open before and after all Transfiguration services on Saturday and
Sunday, and also Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
75 members
The only regularly scheduled meetings of St Hilda’s Guild are the Board of Directors meetings held three times a year. There is an average
attendance of 90% of the members. A Spring Luncheon is held to honor volunteers in St Hilda’s Guild. A style show featuring items from
the clothes Horse is held every couple of years, in coordination with the Women’s Forum. There is an average attendance of about 80% at
the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
Debra Griffin assumed leadership of St. Hilda’s Guild in July when our then chairperson, Helen Franz, moved away. Helen was also serving
as acting treasurer until a more permanent one could be found. Those duties were handed over to Judy Loveday-Corbett in July also.
This year the Clothes Horse underwent a small renovation project to add additional racks needed to handle the large amount of donated
clothes the shop has been receiving. Expenses were covered by our own profits. Luann Welch arranged and supervised this much-needed
renovation.
St Hilda’s Guild participated in all of the planned activities of the church with both manpower and funding. St Hilda’s hosted a Lenten
Soup Supper, provided a tableful of information as well as a fun game at Homecoming, and manned a “booth” at Fig Fest.
Two Dollar Sale events and two Half-Price Sale events were held during the spring and fall of the year.
Our annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, to honor our many volunteers, was held in April. We honored and recognized many of our
members who have served for many, many years. At least 8 of our members have served for over 40 years.
St. Hilda’s continues to recruit new volunteers on an ongoing basis and obviously does well in retaining volunteers.
St Hilda’s Guild has been very successful in providing gently worn clothing to members of the community, as well as using many of our
earned funds to support several different ministries of our church. Following is a list of the funding to church ministries that St Hilda’s
Guild provided in 2014:
Altar Guild
$ 500.00
Austin Street Center
$ 4,500.00
Children’s Ministry
$ 2,200.00
Fig Fest
$ 1,500.00
Fig Theater Company
$ 1,250.00
Honduras Mission
$ 1,600.00
Youth Ministry
$ 2,500.00
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Priests’ Discretionary Funds
$ 2,500.00
Women’s Forum
$ 1,695.35
Endowments
$ 500.00
Tithes to Transfiguration
$ 2,000.53
2014 TOTAL DONATIONS
$20,745.88
INCOME/EXPENSES STATEMENT FOR 2014:
St. HIlda's Guild
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
2014 Income Statement
Kay
Andrews
Bookstore
Revenues:
The Clothes
Horse
Totals
T-‐1
Books
Gifts
$ 16,411.51
17,388.16
$ 23,904.64 $ 23,904.64
16,411.51
17,388.16
Total Revenues
$ 33,799.67
$ 23,904.64 $ 57,704.31
Direct Expenses:
Bookstore Purchases:
Books
Gifts
$ 12,702.63
7,503.74
$ 12,702.63
7,503.74
Total Direct Expenses
$ 20,206.37
-‐
$ 20,206.37
Gross Profit
$ 13,593.30
$ 23,904.64 $ 37,497.94
Operating Expenses:
General
Special Events
$ 8.25
$ 3,266.80 $ 3,275.05
1,165.32 1,165.32
Total Operating Expenses
$ 8.25
$ 4,432.12 $ 4,440.37
Net Operating Income
$ 13,585.05
$ 19,472.52 $ 33,057.57
Non-‐operating Expenses:
Donations & Grants Paid:
Women's Forum
Grants
Endowments
Tithe
$ 1,695.35
16,550.00
500.00
2,000.53
Total Donations & Grants Paid
$ 20,745.88
Net Income
$ 12,311.69
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Griffin, Chairman, 2014-2015
Judy Loveday-Corbett, Treasurer, 2014-2015
St. Hilda’s Guild
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Our plan is to continue this ministry with our dedicated members giving of their time and talents. Debra Griffin assumed the leadership
of St. Hilda’s Guild upon the early departure of our former chairman; Debra will continue as chairman of St. Hilda’s during 2015. This
wonderful ministry, established so many years ago, continues to provide fellowship among its members as well as financial support to many
of the ministries in the church. The annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, to honor our many volunteers, will continue, and those who
have given so faithfully of their time and energies over the years, will be recognized.
LEADERSHIP NAMES AND OFFICES:
Chairman
Debra Griffin
Vice-Chairman(open)
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Kathryn McClure
Bookstore Manager
Carolyn Georges
Bookkeeper
Jennie McCament
Assistant Bookkeepers
Barbara Smith, Luann Welch, and Pat Harper
Staffing
Debra Griffin
Recruiting
Betsey Hardman
Donations Pricing
Venelle Prince
Donations Markdown
Jane Wells
Communications
Neva Cochran
Facilities
Luann Welch
$1 Sale Co-Managers
Susan Laster and Joyce Deegan
Special Events
Historian
Susan Laster
Policies and Bylaws
Cookie Cupit
Staff Liaison
Ellen Dingwall
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Stephen Ministry
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide quality one on one Christian care to members of our congregation who are experiencing a crisis in their lives. Stephen Ministers
are there to listen, to pray with and for their Care Receivers, and to walk with them through whatever life challenge they are facing. Our
ministry is an extension of the Pastoral Care ministry at Transfiguration.
Stephen Ministers attend Supervision meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00PM. Deacon Liz O’Donnell, who
oversees our ministry, meets with the Stephen Leaders on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM. The Stephen Ministers strive to meet
weekly for one hour with their Care Receivers.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
7 active Stephen Ministers including 3 commissioned Stephen Leaders, plus two additional Stephen Ministers who are taking a leave-ofabsence and can be called on an as-needed basis.
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LEADERSHIP NAMES:
Deacon Liz O’Donnell, Lisa Edwards, Jack Skelton, and Linda Horton
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2014 MINISTRY SUCCESSES:
This year brought some changes in our Leadership. Linda Horton agreed to take on the added responsibility of becoming a Stephen Leader
and attended the week-long SM Leadership Training in July. She was commissioned as a new Stephen Leader on August 17th. This year also
brought the retirement of one of our long standing leaders, Laurel Brewster. We were sad to lose her wise expertise but are very grateful for
the many years of her ministry amongst us. Two of our ministers, Bee Skinner and Penny Bonneau, have elected to take a leave of absence
and are available to be called upon to help if we have the need.
Stephen Ministry has become an integral part of Transfiguration’s Pastoral Care Ministry. Care is currently being provided to six members of
our congregation.
Our annual Stephen Ministry sponsored service of Hope and Healing was held November 22nd, with about fifteen participants in
attendance.
OUR MINISTRY GOALS FOR 2015:
We are planning to begin a new training class in the Fall of 2015 and currently have at least three parishioners who have expressed interest
in becoming Stephen Ministers. Our hope is to have a minimum of four students, if not more.
We are working to create more awareness of our ministry and to continue to grow the program in our church in order to provide care and
support to more people. We would also like to urge others who feel the calling to become a trained Stephen Minister to join us in this
powerful and much needed ministry. We will continue to meet and interact with Stephen Ministers from other area churches where we
share our experiences and pursue continuing education through outside guest speakers who are experts in various fields of care giving. We
will also continue to seek advancement and depth in each of our own spiritual journeys through thought provoking book studies as a group.
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Guild of Ushers
MISSION STATEMENT:
Assist and serve all people attending each service so the liturgy may be celebrated without distraction or interruptions. The Guild of Ushers
is one of hospitality, evangelism, and pastoral care.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
85
Judy Drotman, Guild Chair
We continue to add new usher team members as need arises. The clergy and staff conducted a training in the fall for all service ministers in
preparation for the new Rector. It was well attended and helped define/clarify specific roles for each ministry.
To serve Transfiguration at each service throughout the year. Recruit parishioners to fill openings left by dedicated ushers who are no longer
able to serve.
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Wedding Guild
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide assistance and guidance to families of couples preparing for marriage in the Church of the Transfiguration.
Determined by the scheduled weddings to be conducted in the Church.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
10 members
One organizational meeting a year. Usually 4 members at each wedding, depending on the size of the wedding party and number of guests.
Elizabeth Jenkins, Directress; Gabby Guion, Assistant Directress.
The Wedding Guild assisted with five weddings this year. The bride, groom and their families have expressed their appreciation for our
help with this very busy and, often, stressful time. We continue to present each bridal couple a copy of “The Celebration and Blessing of a
Marriage” book used during their wedding service. Kerry Tate is doing the calligraphy to personalize each book.
We hope to add more active members to our Guild and continue to meet the needs of families planning a wedding in our church. Plans are
to review wedding policies with the new rector and update the Wedding Guidelines book given to each couple at the time of their initial
planning meeting with the clergy.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Balance Forward – January 1, 2014
$685.40
Income:
Donation from bridal couples
Total Income
$200.00
$200.00
Expenses:
Cakes for EMF Fig Fest Dinner
Total Expense
Ending Balance – December 31, 2014
$37.98
$37.98
$847.42
The Wedding Guild expends monies from its own funds, NOT from a line-item in the parish budget.
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Women’s Forum
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Women’s Forum evolved in response to a survey formulated by the Women of the Church in 1994. The founding women of Women’s
Forum wished to unite the generations of the women of Transfiguration by creating a forum with a speaker and luncheon that would offer
something of substance to enrich the spirit in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship.
Second Thursday of February, March, April and October and the third Thursday of November at 11:30 am.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:
All women of Transfiguration over the age of 18
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Chairman: Elizabeth Jenkins; Programs: Phyllis Hudson; Treasurer: Pat Tarpley; Publicity: Elizabeth Jenkins; Reservations: Pat Tarpley;
Tabletops: Ann Huffman & Phyllis Hudson; Beverages/Set-ups: Pat McGowan & Ginger Kline
Programs in 2014 focused on a book review, a Lenten Meditation, an outreach project, a history lesson and a holiday program.
To continue providing interesting and appealing programs; to increase attendance especially among younger women of the parish. Continue
the policy of focusing on outreach, promoting the bookstore by featuring seasonal items for sale, and providing a Lenten meditation with a
complimentary soup lunch.
The Women’s Forum charges $10.00 for the luncheon and is subsidized by St. Hilda’s Guild. We now offer box lunches instead of a catered
meal. Financial reporting for 2014 is in included in the report from ECW.
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