First Congregational Church of Bellingham

Church Council Highlights   

   

 
    CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS MAY 21, 2007

    Received report from Ad Hoc Committee on Marriage Equality and approved:

      - A first draft of language to amend Article IV, Open and Affirming Resolution of the Church Constitution, to add "including marriage"
    - Expanding the Ad Hoc Committee to include members of Diaconate and Membership Boards
    - A three-step process for discussion in coming months about the proposed change to the Open and Affirming Resolution


    Budget Committee is to have a proposed budget ready prior to the October Stewardship Campaign.
     

    Financial Futures Committee will present its report at the special meeting of the congregation June 3 immediately after worship.
     

    Trustees are close to accomplishing the identified list of major projects
     

    Personnel - Darlene Anderson was hired to be our new custodian. Resignations were received from Tracey Wagner (Accountant) and Robbie Gilchrist (Youth Coordinator).
     

    Financial Report Financial Report - 4/30/07:
      Year To Date  Income:   $203,559.29*
      YTD Expenses:   $174,954.98
      Difference:   $28,604.31
    *Includes $35,404.62 carry forward from 2006