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"Ahead From Here…"

1 Vision, Mission,Options, Plan

3 Ph 2: Plan Development/Action

4

5

2 Ph1: Start Plan Development

Introduction

The future of the Calvin congregation has been a

topic of discussion within the church for the last ten

years as the congregation has faced declining

membership and revenue.

The retirement of Rev. Wilson provided the

opportunity to consider the future of the

congregation.

• On September 8, 2015, an Intentional Interim

Minister, Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett, was appointed for

one year to lead this review with a Transition Team

appointed by the Official Board.

• On February 7, 2016, the Congregation accepted a

Recommendation to:

1. Reorganize the church governance structure;

2. Refocus the congregation on our revised Vision

and Mission; and

3. Begin developing a Plan for the future.

• On April 10, 2016, a presentation and round table

discussion was held with the congregation to

discuss planning progress and receive feedback.

• On April 12, 2016 Rev Dr. Bartlett’s appointment

was extended until July 31, 2017, to provide

ministry continuity while Calvin implements a

plan.

• On May 3, 2016, a presentation and discussion

was held with the Official Board to discuss

planning progress and receive feedback.

• On June 5, 2016, the Congregation accepted

additional recommendations outlined within the

"Transition Planning Support Document".

• On June 5, 2016, the Congregation accepted

additional recommendations for "Action" as outlined

within the "Transition Planning Support Document,"

that:

1. a. The New governance structure be finalized

and that the new governance roles and

responsibilities be transitioned from the

current Official Board structure.

b. Current Co-Chairs of the Official Board

become the Co-Chairs of the proposed new

governance model, until the 2017 Annual

Congregational Meeting.

Support Team

Growth Team Nurture Team

Serve Team

Coordination

Team

Support Team

"Christian Faith and Love In Action"

1. c. The Official Board appoint the Growth,

Nurture, Serve, and Sustainment Team Leaders

from within the current Board, into the new

governance structure, to serve until the 2017

Annual Congregational Meeting.

d. The Transition Team prepare elected

leaders for their roles within the proposed new

governance model.

2. The proposed new governance model be

forwarded to Upper Valley Presbytery for

approval.

3. Calvin continues to explore and undertake

partnerships with Wesley United Church that

support our Vision and Mission.

4. Calvin continues to explore and undertake

partnerships with Holy Trinity Anglican Church

that support our Vision and Mission.

5. Calvin continues Garden Project With

Community Partners.

6. Calvin continues to pursue Partnerships

opportunities with the City of Pembroke that

support our Vision and Mission.

12 Month Timeline

Feb 17Jan 17

Dec 16Nov 16

Oct 16Sep 16

27th: OB Workshop

1st: New Government

6th: New Covenant

7th, 14th Nov: JNAC

22nd: Annual Planning Meeting

12th: Annual

Meeting18th: Official Board

Aug 17July 17

June 17May 17

April 17Mar 17

25th: P+ Last Sunday

31st: P+ End Date

1st: Next Pastoral

Relationship?

12 Month Timeline

VISION


3 PART MISSION

1. To Grow Our Christian Faith

2. To Nurture Our Church Community

3. To Serve in God’s World, At Home and Beyond

3 MAIN PRACTICES

1. Hospitality

2. Healing

3. Worship

2 LENS DECISION PROCESS

• Lens 1 - Vision and Mission

• Lens 2 - Three Main Practices

1. Hospitality

2. Healing

3. Worship

Current Calvin Structure

The Official Board

• Presbytery

Representatives

• Faith Formation

• Editorial Board

• Ministry and Personnel

• Ways and Means

• Cemetery Board

• Accommodation

• Kitchen Committee

• Committee of Stewards

• Archives

• Trustees

• Nominating Committee

• Camp Lau-Ren Board

• Outreach Committee

• Session

• Flower Committee

• Music Committee

• Ushering

• Elevator

• Library

• Action Oriented, Efficiently Supported• Centred, Collaborative, Consultative

Coordinated, Communicated Decisions• Fewer Dedicated "Committee" Positions • Resource Pooling - Own and Partners'


Support Team

Growth Team Nurture Team

Serve Team

Coordination

Team

Support Team


Sustainment

Team


Coordination

Team

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team

Serve In God's

World

At Home and

Beyond

Team

Sustainment

Team

Calvin Vision and Mission Team (CVMT)

Lead Tasks• Communicates the internal and external

faces of Calvin.

• Using Calvin's "Two Lenses," processes

initiatives to determine suitability and

risk.

• Resolving Conflicting Priorities EG: The

Budget

• Coordinates and/or allocates internal

and external tasks.

• Administers Ministry and Staff

Personnel.

• Interface with Board of Trustees

• Interface with UCC agencies i.e UVP

Coordination

Team

Coordination Team

Coordination

Team

Coordination Team

Team Full-Time Members (7 + 3)

1. Team Leaders - Former OB Co-Chairs

2. (IT) Team Leaders - TBD By OB (Re: Trans Plan Doc Approval 5 June

16)

3. Chair M&P

4. Trustee (Ex-Officio)

5. Minister (Ex-Officio)

6. UVP Presbytery Rep(s) (Ex-Officio)

Lead Tasks

• Planning Worship

• Sacrament of baptism and

communion

• Implementing faith formation

activities for children and youth

• Leading retreats and workshops.

• Planning for music ministry

• Implementing confirmation classes

and confirmation service

• Organize the annual Camp Lauren

worship service and picnic.

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Team Full-Time Members (5)

1. Team Leader - TBD By OB (Re: Trans Plan Doc Approval 5 June

16)

2. Faith Formation Former Member

3. Ministry of Music Member

4. Youth & Children Member

5. Session Former Member

Lead Tasks

• Visit members of the congregation

• Heal using Reiki and prayer

• Entertain at Calvin activities.

• Plan and carry out coffee time.

• Make and deliver cookies to shut ins

in the congregation

• Provide rose on the birth of a new

child. (adult club)

• Provide baptismal gifts. (adult club)

• Respond to request from Presbytery

to support camps.

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team



16)

2. Session Former Member

3. Faith Formation Former Member

4. Adult Club Member

5. Prayer Circle Member

Lead Tasks

• Support the garden project with Holy

Trinity and community partners.

• Promote and support local missions

• Promote and support missions beyond

out community.

Serve In God's

World

At Home and

Beyond

Team

Serve In God's

World

At Home and Beyond

Team

Serve In God's

World

At Home and

Beyond

Team

Serve In God's

World

At Home and Beyond

Team



16)

2. Outreach Former Member

3. Ways and Means Former Member

4. UCW Member

5. Men’s Breakfast Club Member

Lead Tasks

• Keep the membership role

• Property Management

• Maintain the library

• Maintain the website

• Church bulletin

• Book time and space in the Calvin facility.

• Raise funds for the benefit of the Calvin congregation

• Receive communications and requests on the behalf

of the church (Office Administrator)

• Maintain the church financial books

• Provide financial scrutiny for project and needs

proposed.

• Provide required financial reporting

• Liaise with ADP for staff payroll

• Participate in the budget planning process

• Decorate the sanctuary (flowers, etc.)

Sustainment

Team

Sustainment Team

Sustainment

Team

Sacred Sustainment Team



16)

2. Treasurer

3. Stewards Former Member (Property)

4. Communications Member

5. Ways & Means Former Member

6. Accommodations Former Member

[NB: Total FT Members = 28 (+ Trustees and M&P)]

Sustainment

Team


Coordination

Team

Grow Our

Christian

Faith

Team

Nurture The

Church

Community

Team

Serve In God's

World

At Home and

Beyond

Team

Sustainment

Team

Calvin Vision and Mission Team (CVMT)

"Ahead From Here…"

1 Vision, Mission,Options, Plan

4

5

2 Ph1: Start Plan Development

3 Ph 2: Plan Development/Action

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