On November 18, the Council met and heard important information shared from guests Andy MacLaren about Micah 6, Merrily Porter about the Child Development Center, Joe Cain about the draft budget and Claudia Barlow about Administration Committee efforts to more clearly define the Cantor duties.
Micah 6 is facing challenges of functioning at capacity considering space and volunteer availability as well as street construction obstacles in the area. Central Texas Food Bank has less food to offer and no longer delivers. APD continues to provide security. Volunteers are encouraged to assist with a variety of operations.
The Child Development Center saw a modest increase in enrollment and greatly appreciates the congregational response to their appeal for assistance. They continue to watch carefully and hope that further enrollment will happen to allow them to be sustainable. All are encouraged to spread the word!
Joe Cain presented a draft budget and fielded questions about it. The Council voted to approve the draft budget for presentation to the congregation in January.
The Administration Committee announced that Bryan Rust has been officially offered the position of Cantor and has accepted that responsibility. Bryan has stepped into the breach over the past several years and taken on many duties well beyond the scope of his job as Cantor. After a review of the Cantor Job Description, the Administration Committee recommends that we release the Cantor from duties not associated with that role. Going forward, Bryan will be disentangled from the extra duties that have fallen on him. We will be working on a smooth transition so that the Cantor position can be more fully realized. Plans for a “Cantorcelebration” are in the works for mid-December.”
Ministry team reports were received and reviewed.
The Organizational Chart now reflects some suggestions made at the Ministry Roundtable event on November 10. Further defining each ministry’s purpose is ongoing.
A nominating committee was ratified for identifying future Church Council members. Nancy Neuse and Leigh Northcutt-Benson will co-chair the committee of Mari Ward, Fritz Woody and Shannon Aguirre.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Baden, Council Secretary