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Vestry Highlights May 16, 2023

Rector:

  • Safeguarding is changing its requirements. New training needed

  • A meeting was held with the new Welcoming Team. Fr. Jim will meet withOutreach, Fellowship and Worship teams in July

  • Fr. Jim will upkeep Facebook. Peggy Bland will upkeep the web page

  • Megan Cropper will balance the bank statements monthly

 

Senior Warden:

  • Due to the difficulty of finding batteries for the AED we will  investigate the price of a new machine


Junior Warden:

  • Entergy will come on May 18 to arrange installation of new lighting

  • Emergency exit lights in the church and Broce Hall will be repaired

  • Lawn care will remain with the current company


Treasurer:

  • Financial Snapshot will be included in the Newsletter


The following resolutions were approved:

  • Memorandum of Understanding between All Saint’s Episcopal School and St. Stephen’s

  • To replace a broken Broce compressor unit - $3,891

  • Expectations of leadership. (Vestry, Council Reps, Eucharistic Ministers,Lectors, Lay Readers, Ministry heads)

    • Leaders should…

      • Be confirmed communicants in good standing and follow the Doctrine, Discipline and Worship of the Episcopal Church.

      • Have a sound personal relationship withJesus Christ.

      • Uphold the mission of St. Stephen’s Church.

      • Regularly attend worship services.

      • Have a good relationship with parishioners.

      • Have an ongoing participation in the life of St. Stephen’s.

      • Give freely of their time and talents for the betterment of St. Stephens.

      • Assume responsibility for tasks and ministries undertaken

      • Welcome others to serve in their ministry and train new members.

  • Established a Rector’s Discretionary checking account

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