St. Thomas’ Anglican
Thunder Bay, Ontario
A profile of a parish that strives to
Joyfully continue the work of Jesus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4
City of Thunder Bay, Diocese of Algoma, and Deanery of Thunder Bay-North Shore ........................ 5
Brief History of St. Thomas’ Church ......................................................................................................... 6
Church Building & Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 6
Worship ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Sunday 8:30 am Holy Communion.............................................................................................................. 7
Sunday 10:30 am Main Service .................................................................................................................... 7
Ministries...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Lay Readers......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Eucharistic Assistants ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Servers .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Altar Guild ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Readers................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Ushers & Greeters ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Music ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Physical Resources: ................................................................................................................................... 9
Sunday Services:................................................................................................................................................ 9
Sunday School Music........................................................................................................................................ 9
Outreach Services ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Pastoral Care ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Education ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Bible Studies .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Alpha Program ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Library ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Youth .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Sunday School ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Nursery .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Life in the Eucharist ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Youth Ministry ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Deanery Youth Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Camp Gitchigomee ................................................................................................................................... 12
Groups........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Anglican Church Women (A.C.W.) ............................................................................................................ 12
Mothers’ Union ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Men’s Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
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Mission Committee ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Prayer Vine ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Prayer Group ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Community-based Groups .......................................................................................................................... 13
Fellowship ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
FAMILY GIVING CENTRE ......................................................................................................................... 13
GRUB TUB PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................... 14
Staff ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Administrative Assistant............................................................................................................................. 15
Sexton................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Property Manager.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Music Director................................................................................................................................................. 15
Organist ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Governance ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Parish Advisory Board ................................................................................................................................. 16
Financial Report & Budget ....................................................................................................................... 16
Parish Communication ............................................................................................................................. 16
Strengths & Challenges............................................................................................................................ 17
Strategic Plan (draft) .................................................................................................................................... 18
Critical Success Factors: .............................................................................................................................. 18
Implementation/Operational Plan ......................................................................................................... 18
Pastoral Summary..................................................................................................................................... 19
Budget - 2016 ............................................................................................................................................. 20
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INTRODUCTION
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church is at heart a family led by God our Father. We are a diverse church with a
broad cross-section in age and culture. We are very blessed to have a strong, dedicated board,
interested in taking the time and energy needed to discern what God has planned for St. Thomas’. This
discernment has led us to become mission-minded both abroad and right here in our own community
through our Family Giving Centre. We have a strong missional focus to which God has called us. We
reach out in love and faith to the marginalized.
We believe God is calling us to make a difference in our community by “Joyfully Continuing the Work of
Jesus”.
There are many different groups alive at St. Thomas’, including: a Men’s group, Mothers’ Union, Youth
Group, Sunday School, Prayer Group and Lay Readers, just to name a few.
We are looking for an Incumbent who will join our parish family as a strong servant leader. St. Thomas’
will offer many challenges and great rewards to an Incumbent willing to help inspire our parishioners and
to continue the outreach within the broader community.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We encourage you to prayerfully consider whether our
Lord is calling you to St. Thomas’. If so, please submit your application to The Bishop of Algoma, 619
Wellington Street East, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario P6A 2M6 (e-mail: bishop@dioceseofalgoma.com;
telephone: (705) 256-5061 x23). Please ensure that you provide the following information with your
application:

If you are resident outside of the Diocese of Algoma, a signed statement confirming that you have
received permission from your bishop to make application to this diocese;

A current curriculum vitae;

A letter of application introducing yourself and describing why you think you are suited to this
position based on your knowledge of the parish and careful reading of the Parish Profile; and

The names and contact information for three references.
Yours in Faith,
The Concurrence Committee ~
Bonnie Shipston, Megan Torfe, Garry Barker, Sherri-Lynne Pharand,
Christa Novasat, Gail Briggs, Chris MacDonald
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
1400 Edward Street South
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 2J6
http://my.tbaytel.net/stthomas/main.html
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CITY OF THUNDER BAY, DIOCESE OF ALGOMA, AND DEANERY
OF THUNDER BAY-NORTH SHORE
We love our picturesque and historic City of Thunder Bay. Situated at the head of Lake Superior
on the Trans-Canada Highway, it has a great deal to offer: a university and a community
college; a diversity of cultures; a rugged natural beauty; and a warm and generous population.
But most of all, there is a vibrant Christian witness here, and St Thomas’ is one of nine Anglican
congregations in the region.
The Deanery of Thunder Bay-North Shore is part of the Western part of the Diocese and its
history has been largely determined by the development of the fur trade and transportation
industries. Algoma was erected as a diocese in 1872 by severing the northern portion of the
diocese of Toronto, which originally consisted of the old colony of Upper Canada.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH
The Parish of St. Thomas’ was established in 1887 as
a mission of the Diocese of Algoma in the west end of
the community of Fort William. Three years later, the
physical construction of the church began. The first
service was held in November of 1890 on the first
Sunday of Advent. The Church has been a reflection of
the lives of its members over the years, growing and expanding as membership increased,
experiencing the shortages of the Depression and the boom after war years. The physical
structure was twice destroyed by fire and rebuilt. In 1948, a rectory was purchased adjacent to
the Church on Edward Street. As the Sunday school enrollment increased during the Baby
Boom, the L. C. Irwin Christian Education Centre was built adjoining the main building, and a
basement to the Church was added. A second home in Northwood was purchased which
helped to facilitate an active Curacy training program. A number of clergy have come from this
parish. Since 1890, there have been 13 Incumbents holding the position at St. Thomas’.
The living stones that make up the Church of St. Thomas’ are as diverse and varied as the
community in which the Church is situated. Many families have been attending the Church for
several generations. Historically, a strength of the Church was the large number of young
families that attended, resulting in a very busy Sunday school. This has declined in recent years.
Although St. Thomas’ began in the community of Westfort, over the years there are just as
many who have sought out the type of worship, sense of family and Bible-based teaching that is
characteristic of our parish. People now come from all over Thunder Bay to join in the fellowship.
CHURCH BUILDING & FACILITIES
The Parish takes pride in providing a safe and comfortable
worship environment.
The main body of the church features
vaulted wooden ceilings with an additional chapel on the north
side and a smaller side addition on the south side. We have
worked hard at maintaining the building. Our next project will be to
replace the shingles.
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The rectory, located at 1408 S. Edward Street, is a two-storey
home on a large lot adjacent to the Church. The basement has a
den, bedroom and laundry room, furnace (natural gas) and
storage room. The main floor has a kitchen, dining room, living
room and a two-piece bathroom. Upstairs has three bedrooms, a
four piece bathroom and linen closet. The yard is fenced and there is a newer two-car garage.
Extensive renovations were done to this property in 2012 including a new kitchen, 2nd floor
bathroom, air conditioning, painting and flooring throughout.
An income property, located at 322 N. Edward Street, is a one-storey brick and stucco home,
approximately 3.2 kilometers north of the Church. It is vacant and is undergoing renovations.
WORSHIP
St. Thomas’ has been traditionally more of a “low” Anglican service,
with conservative theological values. We tend to be an evangelical
congregation within the Anglican Tradition and very much a
missionary church. Emphasis is placed on the sacraments in our
worship and on the Bible, preaching and the necessity of a
personal commitment to Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
According to our 2011 survey of the parish, there exists an appreciation of a variety of preferred
service types: Of the 131 responses the breakdown is: BCP (45/131), BAS (52/131) and Prayer
and Praise (34/131).
Sunday 8:30 am Holy Communion
The early Sunday worship service is a quiet communion service, using both BAS and BCP.
Attendance is 20 – 40 with an average of 25 people.
Sunday 10:30 am Main Service
This service is viewed as the main service with full liturgy, Sunday School and a variety of music.
The Eucharist is celebrated each Sunday unless the Incumbent is absent. Once a month the
BCP is used. Lay Readers, Eucharistic Assistants, Lectors, Ushers and a Choir assist with the
service. Although the format is formal, the attitude is relaxed and family-centered. A fellowship
time, with refreshments, occurs after the 10:30 service.
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Sunday School is offered for a toddler to pre-teen group. The Nursery is equipped with audio
services should there be any adults with babies wanting to hear the service. Attendance
fluctuates between 50 – 100 with an average of 72 parishioners.
MINISTRIES
Lay Readers
Lay Readers: At present there are 4 Lay Readers who help the Incumbent at the 10:30 service
each Sunday, and at special services. Traditionally when the Incumbent is away on Sunday the
Lay Readers conduct a Morning Prayer service. Lay Readers are also trained to take
communion to those who are unable to attend church.
Eucharistic Assistants
We have 11 Eucharistic assistants that rotate to help with communion at the Sunday services.
Servers
The servers are a group of young adults from the parish.
Altar Guild
Currently the Altar Guild has 18 members. Altar Guild funds are
used towards the purchase of the wine, wafers and flowers.
Donations to the Altar Guild memorial fund are used to purchase
larger items such as altar linens, candelabra, etc.
Readers
The Parish is fortunate to have a number of individuals who have volunteered to take part in the
ministry of reading God’s word as part of the services.
Ushers & Greeters
Ushers & Greeters provide friendly, helpful service and assistance to all who enter the doors of
St. Thomas’ Church.
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MUSIC
The music ministry is a major part of St Thomas’ as all of our “joyful noise” is for the glory and
praise of God the Father.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES:
St. Thomas’ is a musical church that offers several styles of music using the musical talents of
the congregation. The main body of the church houses a Yamaha G3 grand piano, a 5 Rank
Casavant pipe organ, a set of hand bells and a sound system with voice microphones and
capacity to amplify the piano.
Sunday Services:
There is no music at the 8:30 a.m.
service. The Music Director selects the 10:30
a.m. Sunday Service music. The choir at St. Thomas’ is currently a small, but diverse group,
with a core group of nine members. They meet on Thursday evening from September to May to
rehearse service music and prepare bi-weekly anthems.
Sunday School Music
The Sunday school incorporates music into their program and a few times a year share their
songs with the congregation.
We continue to work to find the right balance in music, and ask ourselves, Does the old style of
music drive away the young folks?
Does adding too much new music drive away the
traditionalists? Are people in their comfort zone when they have been away for some time and
hear familiar songs when they return?
OUTREACH SERVICES
Communion services are provided by St Thomas’ at two retirement homes once a month.
PASTORAL CARE
People will join a congregation based on their positive perceptions of the Incumbent, and this
has been true with St. Thomas’. For us, the Incumbent is our "go to" person in times of doubt,
financial struggles, marital problems, health issues, sorrow, death and tragedy, in happiness, for
guidance, spiritual advise, consulting and for comfort in general. We have always counted on
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our Incumbent to guide our lives by imparting words of wisdom and interpreting scripture and
making it meaningful to us, as well as helping us connect more fully to the Lord. St. Thomas'
has been blessed with exceptional servant leaders.
Our current Incumbent, Doug McClure, has initiated a Pastoral Visiting Team of three volunteers
who regularly visit shut-ins. Also newly initiated is a Prayer Ministry Team of six volunteers who
meet and pray with people on a weekly basis. St Thomas’ has an ongoing Prayer Vine or Prayer
Chain of approximately twelve volunteers. Our Parish Card Secretary regularly sends out cards
of encouragement, sympathy, get well wishes, etc. This year we have added a Wednesday
afternoon meditation group.
In 2015 we had four baptisms, four people confirmed and one couple married. Our Incumbent
insures that they are adequately prepared. In the same year, we had fourteen funerals.
EDUCATION
Bible Studies
Our Incumbent is currently leading a Wednesday evening bible study,
involving a group of 8 to 10 faithful members.
Alpha Program
Over the past decade or so, St. Thomas’ has conducted several
sessions of the Alpha program.
Library
A “no rules” library is located in Haddon Hall in the basement of the Church.
YOUTH
Sunday School
The Sunday school is an Inter-active, Bible-based, multimedia program. It is a one room Sunday school with ages two
years old to Grade Eight. There is an average of 15 to 20
children each week. There are four adult leaders. Children
regularly contribute to the main service with songs and skits.
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Nursery
During the 10:30 service on Sunday mornings, volunteers provide care for children up to two
years of age. The nursery room is also available during the week for the other groups that may
have young children in attendance.
Life in the Eucharist
In 2014 the Sunday school studied “Life in the Eucharist” and the Incumbent continues to lead
young parishioners through this program.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Two of our youth recently returned from their 2nd
“Encounter” retreat in Nipigon fired up and ready to start a
youth group at St. Thomas’. 6-8 girls attend, and they have
a very simple formula for each of their evenings: they begin
with prayer, Bible verse and discussion, then, crafts,
snacks, games and closing prayer. You can follow our
adventures on Facebook - St. Thomas’ Youth Group.
On and off over the last decade, St. Thomas’ has been able to provide for a paid position that
focuses solely on Youth Ministry within the parish. A recent parish survey indicates a strong
desire to support a youth ministry position again.
Deanery Youth Unit
The Deanery Youth Unit (DYU) is made up of teenagers from Anglican Churches of Thunder
Bay and Nipigon. At meetings the group discusses upcoming events and organizes activities
like pancake breakfasts that are held at churches in the two communities. Funds raised are
directed to assist those attending the Youth Synod at Camp Manitou. The group is spirit-led,
lighthearted and fun, encouraging open discussion, responsibility, friendship and acceptance.
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CAMP GITCHIGOMEE
Camp Gitchigomee is the summer camp used by the Thunder Bay
Deanery, located about an hour and half drive from Thunder Bay
on beautiful Sandstone Lake. Children aged 7 to 16 attend ageappropriate week-long sessions during July.
GROUPS
Anglican Church Women (A.C.W.)
St. Thomas’ has one A.C.W. group of 24 active members. The main fundraising project is the
Annual Tea and Bazaar, which is supported by the entire Church. The ladies participate in
assisting at funeral receptions, bake sales for Camp Gitchigomee and support the Mission to
Seafarers. In November, they pack gift boxes for Operation Shoe Box; send donations to five
local charities and decorate the Church for the Advent season.
Mothers’ Union
Mothers’ Union is a group of Christian women from a variety of churches who meet the first
Tuesday of every month to hear speakers, enjoy fellowship, and encourage each other to bring
up children in the faith and life of the Church. St Thomas’ has a strong and dedicated group of
over 30 women. They are the largest Mothers’ Union group in Canada.
Men’s Group
St Thomas’ hosts a Men’s Group every Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We average 8-10 men,
ranging in age from early twenty-something to mid-seventies. We gather to watch an
inspirational teaching video concerning issues facing men and what the Bible offers in wisdom,
hope and encouragement. Not all the men belong to St. Thomas’.
Mission Committee
St. Thomas’ has had a remarkable history of supporting missions abroad and at home with our
target being 10% of our annual income.
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Prayer Vine
The Prayer Vine is a group of dedicated individuals committed to intercessory prayer. This is a
strictly confidential ministry.
Prayer Group
This is a group of committed individuals who meet weekly for intercessory prayer.
Community-based Groups
Throughout the week the Church is home to community-based groups such as the Boy Scouts
of Canada, and TOPS.
Fellowship
St. Thomas’ has a small group of parishioners that help put on a Coffee
Time after the 10:30 Main service. The Parish has a number of Lunches
throughout the year that are put on by volunteers either as fundraisers or
social gatherings. Recently added is the “8:30 meets 10:30 at 9:30” Brunch
hosted by the Mothers’ Union. We also have an annual picnic.
FAMILY GIVING CENTRE
St Thomas’ Church had a long history of helping feed those in need in our Westfort community
through our food cupboard. In March of 2013 at our advisory board visioning retreat, it was
decided to become more intentional about feeding the hungry and becoming a voice for those in
need. Each individual and group in the parish was challenged to contribute their time talent and
resources with the goal of “Helping Those in Need.” The congregation responded with a
tremendous out pouring of donations and support and our cupboard was expanded into a larger
room.
We quickly realized our clients required more than
food and we expanded our vision again to meet their
needs. We repurposed rooms in what was our
Education Centre, into rooms for the Family Giving
Centre (FGC). Clients have rooms of clothing for
men, women and children, a toy room, two house
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wares rooms and a “Pet Boutique” with food and supplies for our clients “fur family” members.
Donations are received from the generous parishioners and the community at large as our need
has spread through word of mouth and social media. In the fall of 2014 we began our “Adopt a
Family” initiative and we have great continuing support from our congregation and the outside
community. We could not continue without many community partnerships such as St. John
Ambulance and Metro “Fill an Ambulance” food drive and Staples “Fill a School Bag” drive. Our
mission is also blessed by support from the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA), the
Thunder Bay Community Foundation and the Anglican Foundation.
Please see the article in the Anglican Journal - Foundation helps those in need
http://www.dioceseofalgoma.com/UploadedFiles/file/Algoma%20Anglican/2015/February%202015.pdf
We have not stayed in the past with regret and nostalgia reminiscing about the ‘good old days’
when 400 students were in the Sunday School. Instead, we have used the empty classrooms
for our individual boutiques for the Family Giving Centre. The empty classrooms became a
source of inspiration and possibilities. This is a driving force behind St. Thomas ~ how is the
Lord calling us to use our gifts today to bring heaven to earth.
The FGC is organized by the coordinator with the support of many volunteers who serve up to
300 clients twice monthly on Fridays.
Families are encouraged to come once monthly for
supplies. We also offer a free community lunch consisting of soup and bannock in the cooler
months and hot dog and hamburger BBQ in the summer. All enjoy the fellowship and
sometimes we are blessed with musical entertainment.
GRUB TUB PROGRAM
The Grub Tub program is an outreach into the Thunder Bay Elementary
Schools with one mission in mind: feeding hungry children. Tubs full of nonperishable, nut free snack foods are provided free of charge to schools to
hand out at the teachers discretion for students who don’t have or have
forgotten their lunches or snacks. Grub Tubs can currently be found in eight
elementary schools, both Public and Catholic. The program was started in
January 2014 and has been running successfully since. The cost of each
Grub Tub is approximately $40.00 and community support has been helpful
in the financing of this program.
Groups such as the Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Thunder Bay
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Community Foundation, and local grocery stores are a few partners who have taken an interest
in what St. Thomas’ is doing. We believe God has given St. Thomas’ a job to do in our
community and we are “Joyfully Continuing the work of Jesus” by making sure the Grub Tubs in
these schools never run dry. The spirit driven idea of providing snack foods in elementary
schools has inspired other groups in the diocese to do the same. God is here at St. Thomas’,
and when we listen, God’s Will be done.
STAFF
Administrative Assistant
A part time position providing greater assistance to the Incumbent in the operations and
administration of the Parish.
Sexton
A part time position responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of the church facilities.
A cleaning company comes in on Saturdays following our Family Giving Center lunches.
Property Manager
We have a volunteer property manager who oversees the maintenance of Church properties.
Music Director
Laura Craig, a lifelong parishioner and long-time choir member and accompanist, has served as
Music Director for the last several years. Laura strives to maintain a balance of traditional and
contemporary music, which, in a recent survey, the congregation overwhelmingly endorsed.
Organist
The duties of the Organist for the Main Sunday Service are shared between Laura and Beverley
Carson, a long time parishioner and choir member. Bev is a well known local piano teacher
who has been recognized with a Special Teacher Award by the Ontario Registered Music
Teachers Association.
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GOVERNANCE
St. Thomas’ is governed as set out
in the Canons of the Diocese of
Algoma. The Incumbent, Wardens and Treasurer meet once monthly just prior to the monthly
Parish Advisory Board meetings. St. Thomas’ is currently working on a Strategic Plan.
Parish Advisory Board
The Parish Advisory Board is comprised of six members elected by the Vestry and six members
appointed by the Incumbent.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BUDGET
The Parish has rallied to pay off a loan from the Diocese that was obtained to finance the
acquisition of a new boiler. Also, an accumulated diocesan debt was cleared off with a short
stewardship campaign.
The Archbishop Wright Loan since November 2012 was approx. $60,000. This was used
to renovate the rectory, the elevator repairs and new windows in Haddon Hall.
The
balance owing as of Aril 2016 is $24,006.
Our current capital campaign has brought the following results as of April 24, 2016:
Goal
Gifts
Required
2 Roofs
$70,000.00
$23,577.55
$46,422.45
New Clergy
$15,000.00
$2,000.00
$13,000.00
322 N. Edward
$30,000.00
$14,738.25
$15,261.75
Existing Loan
$25,000.00
$100.00
$24,900.00
Small Capital Projects
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
Highest Need
$1,050.00
$150,000.00
Office costs donated
$41,465.80
$477.83
$109,584.20
PARISH COMMUNICATION
St. Thomas’ has a website which is updated by our administrative assistant. Our Facebook
page is managed by one of our parishioners.
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STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
Without question, St. Thomas’ has been very blessed over the years with a loyal congregation.
Generations of families have graced the pews every Sunday. The congregation always rallies
behind a good cause with great enthusiasm. We are a spirit-filled group and are very
forthcoming when volunteers are needed both within the building and out in the community.
Whether it is a fundraising dinner, bake sale, or just meeting in Haddon Hall for coffee after
service, the fellowship is always evident and a great strength for St. Thomas’.
St. Thomas’ is blessed with a well maintained Church and rectory. The revenue property is also
seen as a great advantage and strength. Any challenges will be met by an enthusiastic
congregation that will rally behind a strong, forward thinking leader.
In the last few years the church has experienced declining numbers and is challenged by
congregation renewal in the face of a lack of young people and young families. We are excited
to step forward in faith with our new Incumbent.
In view of Thunder Bay's diverse ethnic mosaic, many churches, including St. Thomas’, will
need to address culturally sensitive issues as they relate to the church and congregation.
Our hope is that the new Incumbent will offer a variety of worship services as well as fresh ideas
and initiatives that are relevant to the diversity of our parish.
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Strategic Plan (draft)
The following is a draft of a plan which is a living document that will continue to evolve with input
from our new Incumbent and parishioners.
The Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Thomas’ are:
Mission - Joyfully continuing the work of Jesus
Vision - Transforming lives through encounters with Christ
Values - Respect, Unity, Generosity, Conviction
St. Thomas’ will strive to have:
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A thriving, faith-based community.

More connection within the membership.
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An increase in the number of active members in the parish.
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More connection with First Nation members of our parish.
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A presence in the community that expands beyond our walls.
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Visible activity in the broader community.

Visibility as a resource for the community (public service, use of facilities, etc.)

Active support for missions, both at home and abroad.

Activities that support missions.
Still to be determined are the Strategic Goals to achieve these directions.
Critical Success Factors:
To become successful, we are looking for: champions for initiatives, buy-in by congregation,
adequate resources (human capacity and financial capital), communication, engagement from
the parish and target audiences, follow through, accountability, prayer, and support from the
Anglican Communion.
Implementation/Operational Plan
Once the goals and priorities are set, then resources may be allocated. The main categories for
resources are: Human Resources, Finance/Capital, and Communications.
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PASTORAL SUMMARY
Average Attendance
Description
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
8:30
28
25
26
25
25
Sunday 10:30
86
78
76
76
72
148
140
134
101
97
Sunday
Total
of
Average
Weekly Attendance
** 2011-2013 totals included the Saturday service numbers.
ATTENDANCE RECORDS (a sampling through the
year)
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Epiphany 1
143
93
95
92
83
Lent 2
90
101
119
84
103
Communicants on Easter Day
190
191
142
177
170
Communicants on Sunday after Easter
104
91
86
93
91
Pentecost
122
93
99
146
98
Third Sunday in July
57
52
82
79
75
Third Sunday in August
64
59
75
64
64
Second Sunday in September
43
96
95
104
98
Harvest Thanksgiving
118
139
99
90
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Advent 1
111
135
107
121
135
Christmas Eve – early
197
200
135
142
157
Christmas Eve – late
65
56
85
73
55
Christmas Day
53
36
25
30
25
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Infants
4
2
2
3
4
Adults
-
-
1
-
-
Youth
4
-
4
-
2
Adults
-
-
7
-
-
Totals:
4
-
11
-
2
Funerals
15
13
17
12
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HOLY MATRIMONY
1
1
1
1
1
BAPTISMS
CONFIRMATION
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BUDGET - 2016
4000
4010
4012
4015
4020
4025
4026
4030
4040
4045
4060
4070
4080
OPERATING INCOME
Envelopes
Canada Helps
EOP
Open Offerings
General Donations
Initial (for Offering Envelopes)
Users Fee - Church Hall
322 Rental (Sept. to Dec. 2016 - $1,500 x 4)
Study Books Reimbursed
GST Rebate
PST Rebate
Bank Account Interest
4085
Miscellaneous Income
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME
4100
4110
4120
4133
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT - APPEALS
General Improvement Fund - Building Projects
Church Landscaping
AED (Defibrillator)
TOTAL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT - APPEALS
4500
EXTERNAL FUNDING - (Grants & Fundraising)
4515
Family Giving Centre Transfer
PAYROLL EXPENSE
DIOCESE OF ALGOMA
Incumbent (1.5% increase on Basic Stipend + 23 yrs service &
2,410
225,461
203,700
1,930
205
1,300
3,435
-
$
232,341
ACTUAL 2015
3,500
$
207,200
BUDGET 2016
New Incumbent - ESTIMATE (4 months: Sept. to Dec.)
Parish Office Admin. (8.5 hrs/week, $14/hr.+ EI & CPP)
Custodian (14 hrs/month @ $14.42/hr + EI & CPP)
Property Manager ($9,068 Annual Salary + EI & CPP)
63,672
5,532
5,311
9,630
32,665
21,849
5,532
2,915
10,301
Payroll Adjustment
TOTAL DIOCESAN PAYROLL
430
84,575
73,262
FEES FOR SERVICE
Choir & Organist 1
Organist 2
6,100
2,900
6,200
2,700
Benefits)
5100
5110
5115
BUDGET 2016
134,000
200
53,000
2,000
3,000
300
1,000
6,000
1,200
3,000
-
3,445
PROJECTED INCOME FOR 2016
5000
5010
ACTUAL 2015
134,092
3,231
52,395
3,310
5,539
350
2,345
17,400
89
1,190
3,110
-
20
5125
Labour (Misc.)
TOTAL FEES FOR SERVICE
475
9,475
4,000
12,900
5150
5155
5160
5165
HONORARIUMS
Priest - Substitute (2 months - July & Aug.)
Musician - Substitute
Treasurer
200
1,200
1,600
1,200
5170
Other
TOTAL HONORARIUMS
250
1,650
2,800
5200
5210
5211
5212
5213
5214
5215
5216
5217
5218
5225
5226
PROPERTY EXPENSES
CHURCH / HALL / FAMILY GIVING CENTRE
Gas
Hydro
Water
Telephone & Internet
Alarm Fee
Equipment (Leases) & Furnishings
Maintenance (Supplies & Repairs)
Boiler & Lift Maintenance
RENOVATION & REPAIR
Church & Family Giving Centre
5230
Elevator Repair
SUB-TOTAL CHURCH & HALL
5250
5251
5252
5253
5254
1408 EDWARD STREET (Rectory)
Gas
Hydro
Water
Repair & Maintenance
929
1,095
819
142
900
1,000
700
1,500
5255
City Taxes
SUB-TOTAL 1408 EDWARD STREET (Rectory)
1,354
4,339
1,350
5,450
5275
5276
5277
5278
5279
5280
5281
322 EDWARD STREET (Rental Property)
Gas (Feb. - Aug.)
Hydro (Feb. - Aug.)
Hot Water Tank
Water
Maintenance
Renovation (Loan required for any renovations)
177
1,198
515
-
600
600
177
800
-
5282
City Taxes
2,708
2,800
4,598
31,730
4,977
29,877
SUB-TOTAL 322 EDWARD STREET (Rental Property)
TOTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES
5300
DIOCESAN & DEANERY
21
ACTUAL 2015
BUDGET 2016
4,278
3,377
903
1,443
281
4,623
3,131
1,055
5,000
3,500
900
1,800
250
2,500
3,000
1,500
695
1,000
3,007
22,793
19,450
5310
5311
5315
5335
Apportionment
Apportionment Adjustment (prior year)
Deanery Dues
Synod, Clergy School, Lay R. Conf.
55,135
629
429
1,535
54,496
450
-
5340
Other Diocesan Expenses
TOTAL DIOCESAN & DEANERY
127
57,855
150
55,096
5400
ADMINISTRATION & SUPPLY
5410
5415
5422
5425
5430
5431
Advertising
Office Supplies
Office Petty Cash
Rector's Discretionary
Postage
Shipping & Handling
206
949
265
310
340
279
200
1,000
400
250
350
300
5400
ADMINISTRATION & SUPPLY (Cont'd)
5435
5440
5445
5450
5460
5470
5475
Photocopier Usage - Cost of Copies
Misc. Admin. ( + travel costs for priest interviews)
Envelopes & EOP Fees
Bank Charges
GST Expense
PST Expense
US Exchange
ACTUAL 2015
2,482
480
637
491
1,488
2,364
99
BUDGET 2016
2,500
1,500
700
500
1,400
2,300
-
5476
Ministry Supply
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPPLY
47
10,437
11,400
5480
5482
5483
MUSIC MINISTRY
CCLI Copyright
Choir Music & Supplies
132
-
150
-
5484
Organ & Piano Maintenance
TOTAL MUSIC MINISTRY
190
322
800
950
5500
RENEWAL & EDUCATION
5510
5520
Studies & Programs
Youth Programs
319
80
100
160
5525
Gatherings, Picnics
TOTAL RENEWAL & EDUCATION
133
532
150
410
5700
5711
5712
5715
5716
5717
5719
MISSION BUDGET
Mission to Seafarers
Nation at Prayer (Margie & Charlie Wilson)
Y.W.A.M. (Diane Littleton)
S.I.M. (Stephen & Peggy Foster)
Camp Gitchigomee
A.M.S.C. (Mary Sherwood)
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,200
500
3,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
1,200
500
2,000
22
5723
World Vision (Sunday School)
TOTAL MISSION BUDGET
468
9,168
468
8,168
-
1,500
5770
5772
EXTERNAL FUNDING (Grants & Fundraising)
Honorarium - F.G.C. Coordinator
6000
6050
6060
6070
LOANS & DEBT REPAYMENT
RBC VISA (Annual Fee)
Property Insurance (plus Lender's Fee)
ABW Building Loan Payments
12
12,296
7,376
12
12,600
5,880
6071
Loan Interest
TOTAL LOANS & DEBT REPAYMENT
1,568
21,252
1,500
19,992
EXPENSES (PROJECTED FOR 2016)
$
26,996
$
216,355
DEFICIT BUDGET PROJECTED FOR 2016
$
5,345
-$
9,155
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