WISCONSIN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS THE WCA ALIVE? Reports on the Activities of 2013-2014 Fox River Congregational Church May 17, 2014 Presented at the WCA Annual Meeting N34W23575 Capital Drive Pewaukee, WI. 53719 WISCONSIN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 46th Annual Meeting, 1968-2014 Saturday, May 17, 2014 Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Table of Contents, WCA Covenant, Annual Meeting Schedule Meeting Agenda WCA Membership Report 2013 WCA Annual Meeting Minutes Report of the Moderator 2013-2014 Executive Committee Minutes Report of Youth and Camp Committee Report of Wisconsin Congregational Ministers’ Fellowship Report of Lay Ministry Certificate Training Program Audit Report Financial Report and Proposed Budget Nominating Committee Report and 2014 Nominees Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Association WCA List of Officers and Executive Committee 2014-2015 2 2-3 4 5-11 12 12-16 16-17 18 19-20 21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28 WCA COVENANT We covenant with the Lord and with one another in striving to know the will of God as taught in the Holy Scriptures, and in our purpose to walk in the ways of the Lord, known or to be made known to us and to be free of the will of humanity for the purpose of becoming perfectly subject to the will of God. We voluntarily associate ourselves together for faith, freedom, and fellowship, with Jesus Christ as our only Head. We affirm and maintain the freedom of individual conscience as enlightened by the Holy Spirit, our only interpreter of the Word of God. We also claim that each church shall be free, independent, and forever devoid of any and all control by the Association. MORNING SCHEDULE 8:30am – 9:00am Registration, breakfast, and mingling. Cost $15.00 9:00am – 12:00pm Morning Session Devotion and Opening Prayer, Rev. Lonnie Richardson 9:00am-9:05am Rev. Casey VanderBent, the interim secretary of the NACCC will talk about, the reorganization. 9:05am - 9:20am Polly Bodjanac, of Pilgrim Church Green Bay, will talk about Church Development. 9:20am - 9:35am Polly Bodjanac, of Pilgrim Church Green Bay, will talk about the Mission work. 9:35am - 10:05am Wes Mosman Block, Youth Camp 10:05am – 10:20am Short Break 10:20am - 10:35am Rev. Stu Merkel, Faith Community Church, The New ERA for Churches, 10:35am – 11:05am Pastor Lonnie Richardson, of Fox River Congregational Church will talk about the Lay Ministry Assistant program at FRCC, Ordain Ministry Program and the Vicinage Council, the process and how it has been helpful. 11:05am - 11:35am Sue Perschon will talk about her experience in the Lay Ministry Program.11:35am -11:45am Rev. Julie Smith, of North Shore Congregational Church will talk about making a Career Change. 11:45am –12:00pm 12:00pm – 12:30pm Lunch, special music performed by Kostia Efimov 12:30pm – 12:45pm Short Break & Set Up 12:45pm – 1:30pm Worship with communion service, led by Pastor Lonnie Richardson and worship band, offering will be taken, which is designated to be determined at the meeting. 1:30pm – 3:00pm Business Meeting 2 Wisconsin Congregational Association 46th Annual Business Meeting Agenda May 17, 2014 I. Call to Order II. Reading of Covenant and Convening Prayer, Randy Kohls III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum, Kathy Sell IV. Approval of Agenda V. Approval of 2013 Minutes VI. Reports: Executive Committee, Bill Read Youth and Camp Committee, Wes Mosman Block Recognition of Ministry Committee, Randy Kohls Wisconsin Congregational Theological Society Wisconsin Congregational Ministers’ Fellowship, Julie Smith VII. Report of the Treasurer, Andy Forsaith Approval of 2014-2015 Budget VIII. Report of the Nominating Committee, Stu Merkel Approval of Slate of Officers IX. Old Business Seven new students entering the Lay Ministry Training program, Julie Smith Association Website Maintenance Theological Society Recognition of Ministry Committee X. New Business Recognition Lay Ministry Graduate, Polly Bodjanac Proposed Amendments to the Articles of the Association a) Presented by Youth and Camp Committee, Wes Mosman Location and Date for 2015 Annual Meeting Other New Business XI. Closing Prayer and Adjournment, Jim Mc Kenzie 3 WCA MEMBERSHIP REPORT 2014 Active Member Churches of the WCA Arena Congregational Church, Arena Big Spring Congregational Church, Wisconsin Dells Community Congregation Church, Kewaunee Faith Community Church, Franklin Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee First Congregational Church, Mukwonago First Congregational Church, Rochester First Congregational Church, Wauwatosa Heritage Congregational Church, Madison Lima Union Congregational Church, Platteville North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point Ozaukee Congregational Church, Grafton Pilgrim Congregational Church, Green Bay Plymouth Congregational Church, Racine St. Jacobi Congregational Church, Richfield United Church of Beloit, Beloit First Congregational Community Church, Roscoe, IL Lake Country Congregational Church, Hartland Inactive Churches of the WCA Afton Community Church, Afton Bethlehem E & R, Lancaster Community Congregational Church, Elkhorn Community Congregational Church, Lone Rock Covenant Congregational Church, Dalton First Congregational Church, Beloit First Congregational Church, Gays Mills First Congregational Church, Hayward First Congregational Church, Oshkosh Gridley Congregational Church, Beloit Plymouth Congregational Church, Kenosha Rapid River Congregational Church, Rapid River, MI Shopiere Congregational Church, Beloit Spring Green Congregational Church, Spring Green Trinity Congregational Church, Adams 4 45th ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE WISCONSIN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION April 20, 2013 Plymouth Congregational Church Racine, Wisconsin Delegates and attendees met at 8:00 a.m. for a continental breakfast and conversation. Rev. Glenn Lawson welcomed all with prayer and led us in worship on the theme, “Do You Love Me?” Moderator Kurt Hoefert introduced the theme topic, “Teamwork,” at 9:10 a.m. Interim Executive Secretary Casey van der Bent gave greetings from the NACCC. The restructuring of the NACCC is designed to make it more responsive to the local churches. Rev. Casey VanderBent announced the closing of First Congregational Church of Kenosha, WI, following 175 years of ministry. The NACCC has assisted the leadership and congregation in discerning the future of the church. The morning program began with keynote speaker, Wes Block, Youth and Camp Chair of the WCA, on the topic, “Team Dynamics.” He stated that nothing happens in a Congregational church without teamwork. He continued with identifying core elements making teams successful, as well as elements of dysfunctional teams. Stan Dugas, member of Plymouth Church, Racine, offered insights on “Using Teamwork Tools to Fix Problems,” based on his experience of working with Boy Scouts and on management teams. J.J. Masterson, member of Plymouth Church, Racine, spoke on “Making Videos with Kids,” which offers children experience with learning and sharing scriptural passages. Todd Davison, of North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point, shared his experiences with prayer teams. Andy Forsaith, member of Heritage Congregational Church, Madison, spoke on the value of written agendas and reports, in his work on Board of Trustees. Rev. Peter Ndungu, of Happy Life Children’s Home, Nairobi, Kenya, offered greetings from the Mission. He told us of caring for and educating orphaned and abandoned children. Currently, 80% of adoptions in Kenya are by Kenyans. Pastor Lawson, Nancy Charles and Dr. James McKeever, all of Plymouth, Racine, offered vocal, piano and organ selections before lunch. Stan Dugas and others provided a delicious soup and sandwich luncheon. Following lunch, Pastor Lawson led in a Communion Service. The Business Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., by Moderator Hoefert. The covenant was read by Letitia (Tish) Read and Pastor Lawson gave the convening prayer. Rev. Kathleen Sell called the roll. Those present were: Arena Congregational Church, Arena – Pastor/Delegate Big Spring Congregational Church, Wisconsin Dells Community Congregation Church, Kewaunee – Pastor Faith Community Church, Franklin – Pastor/Delegate Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee – Pastor/Delegate First Congregational Church, Mukwonago – Pastor/Delegate First Congregational Church, Rochester First Congregational Church, Wauwatosa – Pastor (delayed) Heritage Congregational Church, Madison – Pastor/Delegate Lima Union Congregational Church, Platteville North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point– Pastor/Delegate (delayed) Ozaukee Congregational Church, Grafton – Pastor 5 Pilgrim Congregational Church, Green Bay – Pastor/Delegate (delayed) Plymouth Congregational Church, Racine – Pastor/Delegate St. Jacobi Congregational Church, Richfield United Church of Beloit, Beloit- Pastor/Delegate Special guests in attendance: Rev. Casey VanderBent, NACCC Rev. Peter Ndungu, Nairobi, Kenya The quorum was met, with 10 of 16 active churches present. The agenda was approved unanimously by voice vote. The Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 2012 were corrected as follows: p. 3 Add “and Delegate” to Arena Congregational Church, Arena Add Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee, to Active Member Churches p. 5 Correct typographical error, “She is not” to “She is now” REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Executive Committee – Moderator Kurt Hoefert WCA donated funds to Hurricane Sandy relief through NACCC. The Congregational Symposium was well attended. Additional donations were made to cover expenses of 2012 Congregational Symposium. Thanks were given to Rev. Cindy Bacon-Hammer for her leadership of the Symposium. Second Congregational Church, Beloit, successfully merged with First Presbyterian Church to form United Church of Beloit. For next year, a volunteer website manager will be sought, and the Lay Ministry program will be a team responsibility, rather than a focus on a single leader. Rev. Paul Ray, First, Rochester, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination in May. Arena Congregational Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on November 9. Also, First Congregational Church of Beloit will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year. Please pray for WCA/NACCC churches. Youth and Camp Committee – Wes Mossman Block 79 youth attended camp in 2012. Attendance increases of more than 10-15% in future years will cause space issues at the facility at Mt. Morris. Three programs from three directors united all ages around a common theme. Camp counselor recruitment was difficult; staff training on the day before camp begins has raised issues; and multiple Jr. High and Sr. High events in the fall and spring, in combination with limited church volunteers, made attending all events difficult. To address these issues in 2013: a sub-group of YCC handled all recruitments; a new camp administrator will conduct training before camp begins; and planning for two Joint Rallies, for all age groups, was streamlined and simplified for volunteers, and transportation requirements for churches were reduced by half. The first deadline for 2013 Camp registration is May 1st. We will continue to focus on volunteer leadership training; increasing outreach to WCA churches without camp attende es; and improving communication between YCC and WCA churches. Thanks were given to Malynda Johnson for her dedication during her term. Recognition of Ministry Committee – No meetings in 2012 Wisconsin Theological Society – No report 6 Wisconsin Congregational Minister’s Fellowship – Julie Smith The Fellowship met monthly, from September through May, for prayer, mutual edification, and fellowship. Meetings are rotated among member churches, with devotions, business discussion, and presentation, followed by grace and lunch together. Special thanks were given to Rev. Sue LeFebre, for her services as secretary and treasurer. Audit Report – Andy Forsaith At the April 2012 Annual Meeting, the Wisconsin Congregational Association had appointed Carol Taylor and Glenn Lawson to conduct a review of the Association’s checking account along with Treasurer Andy Forsaith. Due to the difficulty in arranging schedules, the Executive Council authorized the Treasurer to recruit two members of Heritage Church in Madison to conduct the review instead. Norm Rood and Jill Severson agreed to serve. The review was conducted on April 7, 2013. The Treasurer’s income and expense tracking sheet was compared to the March 31, 2013 checking account balance at Associated Bank; they balanced. Check carbons for May 2012 through April 2013 were reviewed; all checks written were for legitimate WCA business. Checking account bank statements for May 2012 through March 2013 were reviewed. All deposits and withdrawals were for legitimate WCA business. Report of the Treasurer – Andy Forsaith A motion was presented: That budgeted mission dollars will be limited to the current budget year. Forsaith/Merkel. After discussion a motion was made to strike “limited to the current budget year,” and to replace with “will not carry over to subsequent years.” Hartley/Fredrickson. Motion carried unanimously. Report of the Treasurer – Andy Forsaith A motion was presented: That budgeted mission dollars will be limited to the current budget year. Forsaith/Merkel. After discussion a motion was made to strike “limited to the current budget year,” and to replace with “will not carry over to subsequent years.” Hartley/Fredrickson. Motion carried unanimously. Wisconsin Congregational Association Income Budget 12-13 Budget 13-14 Contributions Congregational Symposium Special Appeal for Donations Registration Fees Annual Meeting $ 3,500 $ 1,200 100 $ 100 2011 Camp Fee Senior and Junior High PF Rally Fees Total $ 29,000 $ 27,000 $ $ 1,500 34,100 $ 1,500 $ 29,800 7 $ $ $ Expense Annual Meeting Wisconsin Congregationalist Publicity/Office Supplies Conference Call Costs Congregational Symposium $ $ $ 100 1,000 200 $ 100 $ 200 $ $ $ $ 29,000 1,500 2,000 33,800 $ $ $ $ 27,000 1,500 1,000 29,800 $ 300.00 $ - Speakers Fees General Expenses 2011 Camp Expense Youth Rally Mission Projects Total Expense Net Gain (or Loss) Nominating Committee Report and 2013 Nominees – Pastor Stu Merkel Please note that all the positions are filled for the WCA Board and the Youth and Camp Committee. The committee discussed what to do about the Credentials and Ministry Committee. We decided not to fill these positions because the interest level for pursuing the endeavors of the Credentials Committee is very low. Should the Credentials Committee need to be convened it makes sense that the WCA Board direct the positions to be filled at such time. Further discussion may need to happen on this from the floor of the meeting. The Nominations Committee for next year should be elected from the floor of the meeting. Julie Sheridan Smith, Malynnda Johnson, and I want to thank the Board for supporting us in our efforts to fill the positions. The suggestions made and time allowed for this project proved to make for a successful process. 8 Office Officers of WCA Moderator Moderator Elect Past Moderator Length of Term (Eligible for reelection) 2012-13 Year Elected Year Term Ends 2013-14 Nomination 1 Year (no) 1 Year (Becomes moderator) 1 Year (No) Kurt Hoefert (Lay) Bill Read (Lay) 2012 2012 2013 2014 Bill Read (Lay) Randy Kohls Cindy Bacon/Hammer (Clergy) Kathy Sell (Clergy) Andy Forsaith Paul Ray 2012 2013 Kurt Hoefert (Lay) 2012 2012 2011 2013 2013 2013 Kathy Sell (Clergy) Andy Forsaith Hillary Bowser (1st term) Andrew Bowser 2012 2014 Andrew Bowser (1st term) Wes Block (Lay) 2012 2014 Wes Block (Lay) Rob Fredrickson (Clergy) Leah Sawnor (Lay) 2011 2013 2012 2014 Rob Fredrickson (Clergy) (2nd term) Leah Sawnor (Lay) Stu Merkel Julie Smith Malynnda Johnson 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 Elect at meeting Elect at meeting Elect at meeting Bill Read (Lay) 2012 2014 Randy Kohls Secretary 1 Year (Indefinite) Treasurer 1 Year (Indefinite) Clergy 2 Year (1 additional Ambassador-at2 yr. term) Large Lay Ambassador-at- 2 Year (1 additional Large 2 yr. term) Camp and Youth Committee Chairperson 2 Year (1 additional 2 yr. term) Clergy at Large 2 Year (1 additional 2 yr. term) Lay at Large 2 year (1 additional 2 yr. term) Nominations Committee Nomination 1 Year Nomination 1 Year Nomination 1 Year Recognition of & Ministry Com. Moderator Elect is 1 Year Chair Lay Member Lay Member Lay Member Clergy Member 3 Year Clergy Member Clergy Member 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year Doug Gray 2012 3 Year 3 Year 9 Open Open Open 2015 Doug Gray Open Open Moderator Bill Read Fox River Cong’l Church 513 Alta Loma Dr Thiensville, WI 53092 262 242 5852 wread@wi.rr.com Youth & Camp Committee Wes Block North Shore Cong’l Church 3606 Richard St Madison, WI 53714 612 554 212 wes.block@gmail.com Moderator Elect Randy Kohls Community Cong’l Church 502 Center St Kewaunee, Wisconsin 54216 920 388 2719 revkohls@sbcglobal.net Clergy at Large Rob Fredrickson Ozaukee Cong’l Church 1142 Lakefield Rd Grafton, WI 53024 facebook.com/rob.fredrickson twitter.com/rcf474 414 688 8991 rob.fredrickson@yahoo.com Secretary Kathleen Sell Faith Community Church 5391 S Tuckaway Cir Apt 8 Greenfield, WI 53221 414 281 5963 grnfldmartha@aol.com Lay Person at Large Leah Sawnor Fox River Cong’l Church 325 E. Wisconsin Ave Apt 5 Pewaukee, WI 53072 414 687 3142 princesslas@yahoo.com Treasurer Andy Forsaith Heritage Congregational Church 3102 Prairie Rd Madison, WI 53719 608 274 0833 andyfors@chorus.net Clergy Ambassador at Large Hillary Bowser St. Jacobi Church S76 W13022 Cambridge Ct West Muskego, WI 53150 414 795 2172 revhillary@gmail.com Lay Ambassador at Large Andrew Bowser St. Jacobi Church S76 W13022 Cambridge Ct West Muskego, WI 53150 414 795 2172 andrewbowserce@gmail.com Past Moderator Kurt Hoefert Faith Community Church 7700 W Faith Dr Franklin, WI 53132 414 333 2968 kjhoefert@wi.rr.com 10 Old Business Proposed change #1 to Article IX, 4 reads: 4. QUOROM: A quorum at all meetings where action affecting the Association are to be taken shall consist of a majority / (one third) of active member churches. If a quorum is not present the business may proceed, but all voting will be considered as provisional until other members, not present, can approve or disapprove by a mailed ballot that is to be sent and received by the secretary of the Executive Committee of the Association. The amendment was passed unanimously. At the 2014 Annual Meeting, the following amendment to Article IX, 4 : The active member churches will be notified of results of marked ballot. Schultz/Ellison. Secretary’s Note: Tim Ellison, member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Racine, was not a delegate to the 2013 Annual Meeting. Proposed change #2 to Article V, Officers and Committees B, was not ratified. Proposed change #3 to Article V, Officers and Committees D, passed with three abstentions. New Business The WCA website needs maintenance, as license for domain name will be renewed in 2014 or 2015. Dr. Malynnda Johnson volunteered. Rev. Cindy Bacon Hammer commented that the third class of the Lay Ministry Program will graduate in 2013. Thanks were given to Rev. Doug Grey, Pastor Carol Taylor, and Rev. Rick Hartley. The new Lay Ministry Team will be Rev. Bacon Hammer, Rev. Julie Sheridan Smith, Polly Bodanjac, and Diane Williams. An additional volunteer is needed. Volunteers for the 2014 Nominating Committee are Rev. Julie Smith, Dr. Malynnda Johnson, and Rev. Lonnie Richardson. Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee, WI, has graciously offered its facilities for the 2014 Rev. Hartley, Rev. Karl Stumpf, Rev. Doug Grey were nominated for 3 year, 1 year, and 2 year terms as clergy, respectively, to the Credentials and Ministry Committee. Kathleen Pemble and Carol Taylor, were nominated for 1 year and 2 year terms as laypeople, respectively. A three year term will be filled by the Nominations Committee and the Executive Committee. A motion to accept the nominations was passed unanimously. Johnson/Bacon Hammer A motion to allow Treasurer Andy Forsaith will fill the Audit Committee positions, as needed, was passed unanimously. Bacon Hammer/Merkel. The 45th Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Congregational Association was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Sell/Taylor. 11 REPORT OF THE MODERATOR I can’t believe that my term is almost over. Where did the year go? I do believe that the Moderator should be a two years, a one term year is not enough. You barely get started and your term has ended. One of my many goals was to get our website up and running with the help of Kurt Hoefert and Emily Campbell who has volunteered to be the go-to person. This is starting to happen. The second goal was our youth camp. As you know, Wes Mosman Block and Rob Fredrickson have put together a program for the WCA Camp 2014 starting July13-19. The Camp generates a lot of activity for our young people. The experience the camp provides is inspiring, which promotes growth in the faith. It balances fun and learning, spiritual and social concerns, work and action, self discovery and service to others. Concerning our mission work: we funded two trips, both of them to Mazahua, Mexico. The churches involved were Pilgrim Congregational Church in July and Ozaukee Congregational Church in December. Both trips were a great experience helping people that are less fortunate and do not have many resources. There will be a mission trip paired up with Ozaukee Congregational Church and North Shore Congregational Church to go to Hosanna Industries Pittsburgh in June 21, 2014. I would like to see more mission trips in the future. We are increasing the budget for 2014/2015 by $500 so overall we will have a budget of $1,500 for missions. The WCA Executive Committee has worked very hard this year, doing our best to communicate to other churches within the state and the NACCC. We have a balanced budget and are carrying over some funds into the 2014/2015 budget. We have met a total of four times via conference call. Overall this worked out great since no one had to do any travelling. I thank everyone for all their hard work and dedication to the WCA. As I pass the role of Moderator on to Randy Kohls, I will try to help him any way I can. We have much more work to do, and it will be a team effort! Blessing and peace be yours, Bill Read, Moderator, Wisconsin Congregational Association 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES Wisconsin Congregational Association Executive Committee Minutes Saturday, September 14, 2013 via Conference Call Present: Moderator Bill Read, Wes Block, Randy Kohls, Kathy Sell Excused: Andy Forsaith, Kurt Hoefert Moderator Read called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m., with prayer. The agenda was accepted (Block/Kohls). Minutes of the March 16, 2013 was approved Written Treasurer’s report was accepted (Kohls/Block) ▪ Account balance as of September 3: $14,732.00 ▪ Received $1,500.00 in general fund contributions from North Shore Congregational and First Congregational, Wauwatosa. ▪ Camp income for 2013: $20,840 (including $1,780 transfer from Wakefield Fund) Camp expenses: $21,856 12 ▪ The costs of 2012 Congregational Symposium are now covered, with donations from North Shore and the Center for Congregational Leadership ▪ $500 of Mission Budget given to Pilgrim, Green Bay; Ozaukee request is pending. Youth and Camp: Wes Block ▪ The Committee reviewed 2013 Camp in August. Camp was very successful, though with lower numbers than expected (60 attended; 80 in past Camp weeks). A possible cause: followed July 4th weekend. ▪ 2014 Camp will take place July 14-20. Plan to target 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, who will then likely continue with Camp. ▪ Requested that Planning Committee for 2014 WCA Annual Meeting to direct worship offering to Wakefield Fund, for camp scholarships. ▪ Search for staffing is underway Youth Rally: Wes Block ▪ Format will be changed to First Fridays: a monthly, 1 evening meeting. It will rotate among WCA churches. More frequent meetings raises hope for increased attendance. Recognition of Ministry: Randy Kohls ▪ Ministers and churches must apply for recognition. Pilgrim, Green Bay, will hold installation for Mark McAnlis on Sept.28, 2014. Minister’s Meeting: Kathy Sell reported for Julie Smith ▪ Plymouth Congregational Church, Kenosha, closed on August 11. Christ the King, a Crossways church plant, has purchased the building. ▪ We were asked to pray for Dottie Schimpt, following a TIA. ▪ United Church, Beloit, has started search process for senior pastor. ▪ Lay Ministry program has begun new cohort, with nine students. Nominations: ▪ No report ▪ Committee members (possibly) are Lonnie Richardson, Julie Smith, and Malynnda Johnson. Old Business: ▪ Kathy to contact Malynnda Johnson, concerning updates, including WCA Newsletter New Business: ▪ Ozaukee Congregational Church requested $500.00 to support a trip to Mission Mazahua, beginning December 26, 2013, returning January 2, 2014. Rob Fredrickson submitted a detailed report on costs, work projects, activities, etc. A motion to authorize WCA Treasurer to send check for request amount was passed. (Sell/Kohls) Next meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2013, via conference call. A morning start time to be determined. Randy Kohls gave closing prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. (Sell/Kohls) Respectfully submitted by Kathleen Sell WCA, Secretary 13 Wisconsin Congregational Association Executive Committee Conference Call meetings: Saturday, January 4 2014 via Conference Call Attendance: Bill Read, Andy Forsaith, Randy Kohls, Julie Sheridan-Smith Absent: Wes Block, Lonnie Richardson, Kathy Sell, Andrew Bowser, Kurt Hoefert, Cindy Bacon 1 & 2.The meeting was called to order at 1:10 and the opening prayer was given by Bill Read. Approval of the September 14, 2013 minutes: Moved by Randy Kohls, seconded by Julie Sheridan Smith 3. Treasurer’s Report: Andy Forsaith gave the treasurers report commenting that we are in good shape with a balance of $14,415.00 having received contributions of North Shore Congregational Church, First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, Faith Community Church and Roscoe Congregational totaling $2,200. Expenses: $500 to Ozaukee Congregational Mission trip, WCA First Friday supplies and the WCA Camp deposit. a. There was a question as to what to do with the Deposit fee’s that participants in the Lay Ministry Training submitted ($50 per person). No expenses have been submitted thus far. Should there be a budget line for Lay Ministry? This will be discussed with the Lay Ministry Committee before the Annual Meeting. 4. Committee Reports Youth and Camp/Wes Block- No report. The committee asked how the Camp Committee is trying to get other churches to participate. This question has been forward to Youth and Camp. Recognition of Ministry/Randy Kohls – Randy reported that no action has been taken as yet as there are vacancy’s on this committee. Bylaws note that the Exec Committee can fill vacancies until the next annual meeting. A request will be brought to the January WCMF to fill the slots. Minister’s Fellowship/Julie Sheridan-Smith – It was reported that attendance for the September meeting at Wauwatosa was very good with a presentation by Barry Szymanski on the Middle East, the October meeting was low (topic WCA Camp) and November had been cancelled. December meeting hosted good attendance and general discussion as well as presentation by Interim Exec. Casey vanderBent on the NACCC. January will be hosted by Stu Merkel from Faith Community with a discussion on Hope For Dying Churches. Nominating Committee /Lonnie Richardson – No Report 5. Old Business a. A request was sent to Rob Fredrickson for a brief written report on the Mission Trip to Mazahua Mexico that the WCA fund supported. b. WCA Website: Kathy Sell has done some research on updating and the committee is seeking a volunteer. Bill Read has a possibility he is checking on. There was also discussion on attributing some of the WCA funds toward necessary updates 6. New Business a. The current Form to request Mission Money was updated by the committee b. Annual meeting date is set for May 17th 2014 at Fox River Congregational Chruch. 7. Next Meeting date is March 8, 2014 for a 1:00 Conference Call. 14 8. Adjournment moved by Andy Forsaith, seconded by Randy Kohls Randy Kohls gave the closing prayer. Submitted By Julie Sheridan-Smith Minutes of WCA Executive Committee Meeting, March 8, 2014 Meeting March 8, 2014, via Conference Call Present: Andy Forsaith, Kurt Hoefert, Bill Read, Kathy Sell, Bill Read, Casey van der Bent (guest) Absent: Andrew Bowser, Hillary Bowser, Randy Kohls, Wes Block Rev. van der Bent, Interim Executive Secretary of NACCC, opening the meeting with prayer at 1:05 p.m. NACCC update: Casey van der Bent The new structure is “inspired and beneficial,” with all groups working. IRS has not yet assigned a case number to the NA’s appeal. The new model is one Executive Secretary, with senior and support staff. This move will eliminate financial deficit. Duties include Dean of CFTS, based in Olivet. Support staff expected to remain in Oak Creek. Part-time program coordinator/manager will liaise with CFTS and Missions/Outreach. Mission operations will be overseen by appointment made from Mission Council or Missionary Society. A coordinator of volunteers is needed. No negative impact on Shared Ministry Fund expected. Please direct feedback to naccc.org Minutes of January 4, 2014 approved Forsaith/Smith Treasurer’s Report Andy Forsaith Balance about $14,000. $3,155.00 in donations from churches. Approved Hoefert/Sell Committee Reports Emily Campbell has volunteered to update WCA website. She will submit guideline proposal to review updates. Recognition of Ministry No report. Ministers’ Fellowship Julie Smith February meeting at Pilgrim Green Bay focused on “NA Alive.” March meeting will be at United Church, Beloit. A motion to approve a donation from the Ministers’ Fellowship fund to the Wakefield Fund will be presented, as well as a motion to support struggling churches in offering travel expenses for pulpit supply. Nominations Committee is Stu Merkel, Julie Smith, Malynnda Johnson. Old Business WCA website updates underway by Emily Campbell. 45th WCA Annual Meeting will be May 17, 2014, at Fox River, Pewaukee. Bill will discuss plans with Lonnie Richardson, pastor. New Business: Youth/Camp has raised early registration by $10.00. Late fee remains same. $460.00 for one week. Youth/Camp has submitted resolution to revise Articles of Association. Includes adding special events coordinator, to increase committee membership to 10. Youth/Camp will oversee all youth events, including First Fridays, and Camps. 15 Meeting was adjourned at 2:20. Hoefert/Smith Submitted by Kathy Sell, WCA EC Secretary Wisconsin Congregational Association Executive Committee Conference Call April 14, 2014, via Conference Call Present: Wes Block, Andy Forsaith, Kurt Hoefert, Randy Kohls, Bill Read, Kathy Sell, Julie Smith Absent: Andrew Bowser, Hillary Bowser, Stu Merkel The meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m., with prayer by Bill Read Minutes of meeting of March 8, 2014 were approved without correction. Smith/Block Treasurer’s Report: Andy Forsaith Balance in account is $14,534.72. Report approved. Kohls/Smith Youth/Camp: Wes Block Registration information has been sent to all churches. Interviews and hiring of staff is on-going. Recognition of Ministry: Randy Kohls Minister’s Fellowship: Julie Smith No meeting in May due to Minister’s Convocation. At April meeting, Mike Robertson was elected Moderator and Kathy Sell elected Secretary/Treasurer. Nominations: Polly Bodjanac has agreed to position of Moderator-Elect. Kurt Hoefert has agreed to position of Lay Ambassador-at-Large (2 years). Youth/Camp Chair is open, as is Nominations and Credentials and Ministry. Old Business: Church in Gay Mills is near to closing. Discussion on process to remove inactive churches from roster. Bill Read will call, First, Oshkosh; First, Beloit; Plymouth, Milwaukee; Plymouth, Kenosha. Budget for 2014-2015 year was approved, with addition of $250.00 for Lay Ministry Program and increase of $300.00 to PF for 30 Hour Famine program. Missions will remain $1500.00. Kohls/Smith Lay Ministry Program: Julie Smith Julie will contact Stu Merkel about recognizing last cohort at 2014 Annual Meeting, with Certificate of Completion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. with prayer by Randy Kohls. Sell/Forsaith Respectfully submitted by Kathleen Sell WCA, Secretary REPORT OF YOUTH AND CAMP COMMITTEE First Fridays In 2012-2013 the YCC consolidated its fall and spring rally program from age-separate weekend events to combined age-level weekend events. This was done to try and make it easier for volunteers to attend, churches to send youth, and parents to coordinate rides. Attendance did not improve as a result. 16 During the week of summer camp, campers and counselors discussed alternatives for meaningful programming during the school year that would: ● Provide more frequent fellowship opportunities ● Be structured in a way that “fit” better with busy schedules The result was the First Friday program. The structure of the program was finalized during the August YCC meeting and began the first Friday of October 2013. Rather than a weekend event, youth gather for a few hours on Friday night at a rotating location. During the school year the following churches hosted an event at least once: North Shore Congregational Ozaukee Congregational Fox River Congregational First Congregational Wauwatosa Faith Community Church Heritage Congregational In 2012-2013, the WCA saw a total attendance of roughly 55 through the fall and spring rally program. The First Friday program saw total attendance of over 150 during 2013-2014. In addition, the February event was an overnight 30 Hour Famine program for all ages. While the Friday night events are shorter, the resulting increase in attendance was significant. Youth were happy with the programming and were provided with more opportunities for fellowship throughout the year. Communications The YCC also made a point of improving its communications with churches, parents, and youth throughout the year. The First Friday facebook page was launched; a WCA email account was created with a list of updated contacts for churches and parents; and greater time and effort was contributed to the creation of flyers, brochures, and announcements. The WCA youth programs could not be possible without the members of the Youth and Camp Committee, the assistance of WCA member churches, and many other volunteers. Thank you to those whose support provided many youth the opportunity to connect with God throughout this past year. Respectfully submitted by: Wes Mosman Block 17 REPORT OF THE WISCONSIN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION MINISTERS’ FELLOWSHIP It has been a pleasure to meet with ministers of the Wisconsin Congregational Ministers Fellowship. We have held gatherings on the second Wednesday of the month, rotating location at a variety of our churches. The host church provides a devotional and topical program and hospitality during our meetings. We meet at 10 am sharing in joys and concerns as well as business aspects of the group, followed by devotions and program. The meeting concludes at noon although there is an open invitation to lunch together as well. It is a time of fellowship and sharing that connects us more deeply with God and each other. During our presentations this year we have discussed topics in leadership in the local church, learned more about the vitality of our Youth and Camp activities, discussed self care, a presentation on NA Alive, Rev. Casey VanderBent, the Interim Executive Secretary of the NACCC gave an update on the status of various projects and priorities within the NA, held a discussion around vicinage council, and an informative presentation on the geography and historical culture in the Middle East. Most vital to this group is the way we support each other and our churches in prayer struggling with the many challenges that we face as pastors as well as those issues that our members face. In addition we have prayed for the students in our WCA Lay Ministry training program. The WCMF does carry a bank account. During the 2013-2014 year we made a donation to Indian Trials Mission (in honor of Paul Ray's 50 years of ordained ministry) in the amount of $500. At our March meeting discussion was held concerning use of funds to support Wakefield Fund (youth camp scholarships) and to help churches with pulpit supply travel expenses. It was moved and seconded that $500.00 be given to the Wakefield fund and a fund of $100 be available to assist with travel expenses if a church deems they need it to help garner pulpit supply. The motion passed. Our current account balance stands at $705.11 I wish to thank this fellowship for the encouragement we offer each other and also thank Reverend Rob Fredrickson for communication and leadership as Secretary/Treasurer this year. Faithfully submitted, Rev. Julie Sheridan-Smith President, Ministers’ Fellowship 18 REPORT OF LAY MINISTRY CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM WCA Lay Ministry Report 2013 – 2014 In September of 2013 a new cohort of students and instructors began year 1 of the 3 year journey of education for Lay Ministry. Please hold in prayer students: Russell Cummings, Carrie Ingebritsen, Kristin Lewis, Mark Maxted, Scott Nelson, Vicki Peterson, Tonia Wallner, and Philip York. Our first session (September – October) Leadership and Ministry Effectiveness was facilitated by Rev. Rick Hartley at North Shore Congregational Church in Fox Point. The second session (October – February) Introduction to Scripture and Theology was led by Rev. Randy Kohls at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Green Bay. The third session (March – April) Spiritual Formation is led by Rev. Stu Merkel at Faith Community Church in Franklin and the fourth session (May – June) Congregational History and Polity will be led by Larry Sommers at Heritage Congregational Church in Madison. Year 2 will cover Biblical Foundations and Year 3 will focus on Ministry Applications. The Lay Ministry Committee is meeting to layout the curriculum for the second year of study and we are currently seeking instructors who are willing to teach this coming year. Please contact any of the people listed below As you can see the students are receiving a wonderful breadth of information this first year by faithful leaders who are giving of their time and talent to further Lay Ministry Training for the Wisconsin Congregational Association. It is a blessing to be part of furthering Lay Ministry training for our Wisconsin churches and ministries. Respectfully Submitted by the Lay Ministry Committee, Polly Bodjanac (Pilgrim Congregational/Green Bay) Rev. Cynthia Bacon Hammer (Heritage Congregational/Madison) Rev. Julie Sheridan- Smith (North Shore Congregational/Fox Point) Diane Williams (First Congregation/Mukwanago) 19 Recognition Lay Ministry Graduate Polly Bodjanca Pilgrim Congregational Church pollybodjanac@gmail.com 920-655-3597 Students in the Lay Ministry Training Program 2014/2015 Mark Maxted First Cong Church of Beloit Unable to attend maxtedmark@yahoo.com 608-289-0125 Scott Nelson Pilgrim Cong. Of Green Bay Trying to get the day off SMNGTI@aol.com 920-471-8010 Vicki Peterson Lancaster Congregational Church Victoriapeterson3@gmail.com 608-379-0988 Not yet responded Kristin Lewis Faith Community Church Unable to attend Kristin.marie@me.com Tonia Wallner First Cong Church of Wauwatosa Unable to attend 262-266-7957 toniawallner@yahoo.com 414-688-1494 Carri Ingebritsen Bethlehem E & R, Lancaster Philip York Fox River Cong. church responded phil@lakefrosty.com 20 608-217-8870. Tr WCA MEMBERSHIP REPORT 2014 Active Member Churches of the WCA Arena Congregational Church, Arena Big Spring Congregational Church, Wisconsin Dells Community Congregation Church, Kewaunee Faith Community Church, Franklin Fox River Congregational Church, Pewaukee First Congregational Church, Mukwonago First Congregational Church, Rochester First Congregational Church, Wauwatosa Heritage Congregational Church, Madison Lima Union Congregational Church, Platteville North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point Ozaukee Congregational Church, Grafton Pilgrim Congregational Church, Green Bay Plymouth Congregational Church, Racine St. Jacobi Congregational Church, Richfield United Church of Beloit, Beloit First Congregational Community Church, Roscoe, IL Lake Country Congregational Church, Hartland Inactive Churches of the WCA Afton Community Church, Afton Bethlehem E & R, Lancaster Community Congregational Church, Elkhorn Community Congregational Church, Lone Rock Covenant Congregational Church, Dalton First Congregational Church, Beloit First Congregational Church, Gays Mills First Congregational Church, Hayward First Congregational Church, Oshkosh Gridley Congregational Church, Beloit Plymouth Congregational Church, Kenosha Rapid River Congregational Church, Rapid River, MI Shopiere Congregational Church, Beloit Spring Green Congregational Church, Spring Green Trinity Congregational Church, Adams 21 22 Financial Report and Proposed Budget 2013-14 Treasurer’s Report April 26, 2014 Income for the Association in the past year totaled $24,829.17, and expenses totaled $24,348.48, for a net gain of $480.69. The Association’s checking account balance totaled $15,456.75 as of April 26, 2014. Member churches generously contributed $3,960 for general expenses and the Wakefield Fund. Donating churches were: o North Shore o Wauwatosa o Faith Community o Roscoe o Rochester o Heritage o St. Jacobi o Plymouth Racine o Wisconsin Congregational Association In addition, North Shore and the Center for Congregational Leadership gave a total of $1,330.17 to cover the remainder of last year’s expenses for the Congregational Symposium. As always, the large majority of income and expenses related to P.F. Camp and rallies. In addition, we spent $1,000 for mission projects by member churches. The Association has a single checking account. However, we keep track of separate “funds” on our financial spreadsheet. The Wakefield Fund ended the year at $2,009.73, down from $3,034.73 at the beginning of the year. This is the net effect of $755 in new donations and $1,780 spent for the 2013 camp. The Camp Fund decreased from $2,662.42 to $795.93. The General Fund increased from $8,730.31 to $12,329.70. Respectfully submitted, Andy Forsaith Treasurer 23 Proposed 2014-2015 Budget Wisconsin Congregational Association Fiscal Year 13-14 Actuals and Proposed 14-15 Budget Budget 13-14 Proposed Budget 14-15 Actuals 13-14 Income Contributions Congregational Symposium Special Appeal for Donations* Registration Fees Annual Meeting PF Camp Fee Senior and Junior High PF Rally Fees Total $ 1,200 $ $ $ $ $ $ 100 27,000 1,500 29,800 Annual Meeting Wisconsin Congregationalist Publicity/Office Supplies Conference Call Costs Congregational Symposium Speakers Fees/Travel General Expenses PF Camp Expense Lay Ministry Program Youth Rally Thirty Hour Famine Mission Projects Total Expense $ $ $ $ (100) (200) - $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,960.00 $ 3,000 $ 1,330.17 $ $ 345.00 $ 19,060.00 $ 134.00 $ 24,829.17 $ $ $ $ $ $ 300 20,000 500 23,800 $ $ $ $ (86.25) (129.43) (65.10) $ $ $ $ (300) (100) (100) (27,000) (1,500) $ $ $ (22,706.49) $ $ (361.21) $ $ (1,000) (29,800) $ (1,000.00) $ (24,348.48) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (20,000) (250) (500) (300) (1,500) (23,050) $ - $ $ Expense Net Gain or (Loss) Account Balance 480.69 5/1/2013 4/26/2014 Wakefield Fund Camp Fund Youth/PF General Fund $ 3,034.73 $ 2,662.42 $ 548.60 $ 8,730.31 $ 2,009.73 $ 795.93 $ 321.39 $ 12,329.70 Balance $ 14,976.06 $ 15,456.75 24 750 Nominating Committee Report and 2014 Nominees Nominating Committee Report Report of the Nominating Committee – Stu Merkel Nominations Committee would like to present to the WCA Delegation the nominations for the 2014-15 year. Please note that all positions for the WCA Board and Camp Committees are filled. One remaining lay position is available on the Recognition of Ministry Committee. The Nominations Committee will be elected from the floor of the meeting May 17. Last year the committee discussed what to do about Credentials and Ministry Committee, now known as the Recognition of Ministry Committee. In 2013 we decided not to fill these positions as interest levels for pursuing the endeavors of this committee was very low. Some reflections following the meeting cause this year’s Nominations Committee to rethink their standing and attempt to fill the positions. We expect all to be filled by the time of the meeting. It is our understanding that the Recognition of Ministry Committee has not convened this year but some pending discussion may be necessary. Further discussion may need to happen on this from the floor of the Meeting. Rev. Julie Sheridan Smith, Malynnda Johnson, and I want to thank the Board for supporting us in our efforts to fill the positions. 25 26 Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Association C. YOUTH AND CAMP COMMITTEE 1. The Youth and Camp Committee shall be comprised of nine ten members: The Chairperson, two Adult Members at Large (one lay, one clergy), the Junior and Senior High School Camp Directors, Tthe Mini Camp Director, and two Adult Advisors to the Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship Special Events Coordinators, and two youth, one representing the Junior High age group and one representing the Senior High age group. 2. It is the purpose of the Youth and Camp Committee to offer the local Churches youth programs and support so that the member Churches may provide opportunities for youth to grow in the understanding of Christian life principles. a. The Youth and Camp Committee, for as long as is necessary, will be responsible for organizing and supervising, under these Articles, a camping program for junior and senior high school age youth. b. The Youth and Camp Committee will supervise, on behalf of the Churches of the WCA, the Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship program. This will be done in a way that is consistent with the principles of Congregationalism and with sensitivity to the Articles of Association of the Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship. 2. The Youth & Camp Committee shall be responsible for overseeing all of the youth ministry events of the Association. These events shall include an annual camping program, and any other special events. In all its endeavors, the Committee’s purpose shall be to offer opportunities for young people to grow in faith and fellowship, in harmony with the ideals of the Association’s covenant. 3. Chairperson: The Chairperson of the Youth and Camp Committee shall be nominated by the Association Nominating Committee and be elected at the Annual Meeting of the Association and shall take office at the close of camp in the year in which they were elected. The term of office shall be one year. The Chairperson may be elected for one additional term of one year after which that person shall not be eligible for re-election until after the expiration of one year. 4. Adult Members At Large: Two adult Members At Large, one lay and one clergy, shall be elected and shall take office at the close of camp in the year in which they were elected. One representative shall be elected at each Annual Meeting for a term of two years and may be re-elected for one additional term of two years after which that person shall not be eligible for re-election until after the expiration of one year. 5. Camp Directors: The Youth and Camp Committee shall, each year, be responsible for securing Directors for Junior High Camp, Senior High Camp and Mini Camp. The Directors shall be members of the Youth and Camp Committee until such time as their successors are secured. 6. Adult Pilgrim Fellowship Advisors: There shall be at least two but no more than three adult Advisors nominated and elected by the Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship (hereafter designated WSPF). Their appointments shall become effective upon ratification by the Executive Committee. Two Adult Advisors shall be members of the Youth and Camp Committee. They shall continue as members of the Youth and Camp Committee as long as they continue to be Adult Advisors to the WSPF. When they are replaced they cease to be members of the Youth and Camp Committee. a. An Advisor must be at least 20 years of age. 27 b. Each year at least one Adult Advisor shall be nominated at the second rally to a two year term, by the outgoing WSPF officers, to be elected by the newly elected WSPF officers, and ratified by the WCA Youth and Camp Committee. In the event of a position being vacant the WSPF Officer Committee shall select a replacement to that term. c. No meeting of WSPF may close without at least two Advisors in the office. d. Advisors are responsible for the programming and scheduling at all WSPF meetings. e. The Advisors, as members of the WSPF Officer Committee, are to work closely with the officers, and to take serious consideration of all suggestions and ideas. f. The Advisors are directly and solely responsible and we are bound to maintain a proper level of discipline at all WSPF meetings. g. It is the duty of the Advisors to see that meetings are being organized. h. All ties in WSPF committee meetings shall be decided by the Advisors. Article III, Section C. Number 5: Adult Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship Advisors may in future be modified as necessary to reflect the current article on Adult Advisors to be found in the Articles of Association, Wisconsin State Pilgrim Fellowship. 6. Special Events Coordinators: The Youth & Camp Committee shall strive to have two Special Events Coordinators in office at all times. The Special Events Coordinators shall be appointed by the Youth & Camp Committee, and shall be members of the Committee for as long as they continue in this role. Normally, the two Special Events Coordinators will serve staggered two-year terms, with one new term beginning at the close of each year’s camp. However, if a vacancy arises, the Youth & Camp Committee shall endeavor to fill the vacancy as quickly as possible, with the new Coordinator serving the remainder of the unexpired term. Special Events Coordinators may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms, or six consecutive years, after which they will not be eligible for re-election until after the expiration of one year. A Special Events Coordinator may be removed from office, for any reason, by a three-quarters (75%) vote of the other eight members of the Youth & Camp Committee (i.e. at least six of the eight other voting members). The Special Events Coordinators will be responsible for all aspects of any Association youth events other than camp. Such events may include any of the following: rallies, retreats, lock-ins, service projects, fundraisers, or other gatherings. With regard to all such events, the Special Events Coordinators’ duties shall include, but not be limited to, planning, scheduling, site selection, promotion, budgeting, volunteer recruitment, program content, discipline, and submission of all income and expenses for each event to the Treasurer of the Association. It is understood that the Special Events Coordinators may solicit assistance from other volunteers, and may delegate specific responsibilities to such volunteers. 28 WCA List of * Officers & ^ Executive Committee 2014-2015 Moderator Treasurer *, ^ Randy Kohls *, ^ Andy Forsaith Community Congl. Church Heritage Congregational Church 502 Center St. 3102 Prairie Rd Kewaunee, WI. 54216 Madison, WI 53719 920 388 2719 608 274 0833 revkohlsw@sbcglobal.net andyfors@chorus.net Moderator Elect Clergy Ambassador at Large *, ^ Polly Bodjanac *, ^ Hillary Bowser Pilgrim Congl. Church St. Jacobi Church 991 Pilgrim Way S76 W13022Cambridge Ct West Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 Muskego, WI 53150 920 655 3597 414 795 2172 pollybodjanac@gmail.com revhillary@gmail.com Past Moderator Lay Ambasador at Large ^ Bill Read *, ^ Kurt Hoefert Ozaukee Congl. Church Faith Community church 513 Alta Loma Dr. 7700 W Faith Dr. Thiensville, WI. 53092 Franklin, WI. 53132 262 242 5852 414 333 2968 wread@wi.rr.com kjhoefert@wi.rr.com Secretary Youth & Camp Committee *, ^Kathleen Sell *, ^ Emily Cambell Faith Community Church Ozaukee Congl. Church 5391 S Tuckaway Cir Apt 8 119 E. Mifflin Street Apt1 Greenfield,WI.53221 Madison, WI. 53703 414 281 5963 262 339 8986 grnfldmartha@aol.com ecampbell0322@gmail.com Credentials and Ministry President of the Ministerial Fellowship *, ^ Polly Bodjanac ^ Mark McAndlis Pilgrim Congl.Church 991 Pilgrim Way Green Bay, WI.54304 920 499 4514 mmcanlis@gmail.com Pilgrim Cong’l Church 991 Pilgrim Way Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 920 655 3597 pollybodjanac@gmail.com 29 Notes from the Meeting: 30