CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

March 24, 2008

Outstanding Capital Campaign Debt is under $500,000 after a recent payment.

Committee formed to "audit" all current policies/procedures/practices of church.

Authorized Board of Trustees recommendation to celebrate 125th birthday of the church in July with opportunity for church members and friends to present a Birthday Gift to one or more of the Endowment Funds.

Approved Board of Adult Ministries proposal for Childcare for Educational Programming and Other Special Events.

Approved hiring of Contract Pastor Rev. Jane Sorenson.

Approved Board of Mission, Justice & Social Concerns request to conduct two additional special offerings this year to benefit OCWM basic support and one or two local agencies.

Approved Budget Committee proposals and time line.

Approved Proposed Church Council Policy on Concluding Pastorates.

Approved Guidelines for Clergy and Congregations Concluding Pastorates.

Brainstormed ideas for the role of Council At Large members, ONA Committee and Staffing, Organization and Constitution Committee.