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St. John’s United Church of Christ Madeline Island, La Pointe, WI

2019 Annual Report

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St. John’s United Church of Christ

Madeline Island, La Pointe, WI Annual Meeting July 26, 2020

Agenda

I. Call to Order Debbie Knopf, Council President

II. Opening Prayer Pastor Rachel Bauman

III. Pastor’s Welcome Pastor Rachel

IV. President’s Welcome Debbie Knopf

V. Business of St. John’s UCC

A. Approval of 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes Debbie Knopf

B. Financial Report Bill Green, Treasurer

C. Woods Hall Covenant Renewal Pastor Rachel

D. Council Nominations & Elections Debbie Knopf

VI. Adjournment

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ST. JOHN’S UCC on MADELINE ISLAND CURRENT OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE

2020

ST. JOHN’S UCC CHURCH COUNCIL (3 Year Terms) TERM EXPIRES

Debbie Knopf President July 2021 (1st term)

Michael Childers Secretary July 2022 (1st term) Denise Hardie Member July 2021 (2nd term) Ron Harrold Member July 2022 (2nd term) Ralph “Max” Imholte* Treasurer July 2023 (1st term) Rob Karwath Member July 2020 (1st term)

Jerry Speckein Member July 2022 (1st term) Marty Vadis* Member July 2023 (1st term) Rev. Rachel Bauman Pastor Ex-Officio

*pending vote of congregation

ST. JOHN’S UCC STAFF Susan Sabre Office Manager Gloria Fennell Financial Secretary

Sheri Milburn Coordinator of Music

Molly Andary Janitorial Joe Abbott Maintenance

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July 25, 2020

Dear Friends,

When we gathered in the fellowship hall last summer to dream together about the year ahead, none of us could have predicted that we would be holding this Annual Meeting via Zoom and be on week number twenty of worshipping via YouTube. The coronavirus has changed everything; not only about church but in almost every aspect of our lives.

How we miss “going to church”! -- being together in person, the familiar rituals, passing the peace, singing and sharing communion. And yet, as I reflect upon the past year I am reminded again and again that “church” is not a building we go to, but something we are. We are not called to go to church, but to be the Church. And the Church has not closed! We are meeting weekly for prayer and spiritual practice groups. Bible study is going strong with more people added each month and our worship attendance (according to YouTube views) is 30% above where it was this time last year. We are having challenging, vulnerable and inspiring conversations about race through our newly formed Social Justice Book Club. We are supporting and strengthening our ministry outside the walls of our church building through ongoing collaboration with Woods Hall and a renewed partnership with island food producers. Our Food Shelf is feeding more people than ever before and we are creating partnerships with colleagues in our region such as the Hunger Relief Federation and an area coalition of congregations working on creation care and racial justice initiatives. And these are just the “official” work of our congregation. I know that you all are “being the Church” in more ways than can be counted. You are making extra phone calls to check on friends who live alone, setting up Zoom coffee chats and happy hours, you are leaving gifts of produce on doorsteps and making an extra trip to the pharmacy for a neighbor when you go to the mainland. You are donating your time, talent and treasure in incredibly generous ways and serving this community with enthusiasm and creativity. Inside this packet you will find our 2019 Annual Report, together with budget summaries, and committee reports. I hope you will take time to review these documents and celebrate the wonderful year we had together as a community. I especially draw your attention to the letter from Debbie Knopf, Church Council President who provides an excellent overview of the breadth and depth of ministry that has happened this past year. I would like to say a special thank you to Debbie for her integrity, intelligence, humor, experience, wisdom and steadfast commitment. I am grateful for her partnership on this journey and we are blessed beyond measure by her leadership. Friends, in these unprecedented times we cannot know what new challenge may lie ahead for us, but one thing we can know for sure. It is for times like these that the Church was born: to bind up the broken hearted and share the good news that the power of Love is greater than the power of fear; that nothing can separate us from God (in all the ways we understand who and what God is), that each of us has a role to play in bringing light, compassion, healing, justice and joy into the world. I’m so proud to be your pastor during these days. What a privilege it is to

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support, accompany and witness you - the people of St. John’s – using your gifts in service of this place we love and call home May you know the difference you are making right now, right here, being the Church where you are.

And may the blessing, love and peace of God be with you now and always.

-Rachel Rev. Rachel Bauman

Pastor, St John’s United Church of Christ Madeline Island

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July 22, 2020

Dear St. John’s Friends,

I am just completing my first year as your Council President, and what a year it has been! I came into this thinking, okay, facilitating a monthly meeting, creating meeting agendas, having more regular conversations with Pastor Rachel and Committee heads to make sure that things were running smoothly, and needs were being addressed; simple and straightforward, right? Well, not quite so much! It has truly been quite a busy, and somewhat unusual and challenging year, in both the life of our church and community. I am so thankful to be part of such an amazing and conscientious group of folks serving on Church Council at this time, thankful and even more aware of the terrific work of our church and Woods Hall staff, and especially grateful to be able to work so closely with our very wise, kind, perceptive, and enthusiastic Pastor, Rachel. It has been a meaningful journey to be sure, if only for a year so far.

Several important initiatives were in process last fall, one of those being the updating of our complete system of audio-visual tools, to allow us to do a better job with projecting sound and video in and from the church. Little did we know how extremely critical this work would be in the coming months! We also installed a new carillon so the church bells could be heard again across LaPointe; and to roll out an updated St. John’s website to extend our connection and outreach to many. Pastor Rachel and I facilitated a Church Council Retreat in November to have the council work together to brainstorm and vision where we saw St. John’s moving in the coming few years? What were we doing well? What areas did we need to strengthen? It was a great process that helped us identify the work we wanted to begin to focus some of our energy on to help our church to grow in its service and ministry. A couple of key ideas that came from this were 1) a desire to strengthen, or re affirm the connection between St. John’s and Woods Hall, one of St John’s key ministries. 2) a desire to create more connection to/with our local and regional community; 3) a desire to revitalize our membership and participation in our church; 4) to create a financial plan that will better sustain St. John’s moving forward, and 5) to update our Church Constitution and by-laws as well as some of our governance structures to fit more with how our church is working in today’s world.

Out of this process a Task Force was developed, made up of participants from Woods Hall and from St. John’s, to work together on planning strategies to bring these ideas to life in a way that would enhance the ministry of both Woods Hall and St. John’s. All of this had been started and ideas and strategies were being formed, when word of Covid-19 arrived, and everything changed. The Task Force had to pause its work, and our focus became caring for our community through a pandemic, which has clearly stretched us all as we find our way through such challenging times. So here we are, attending our church services on YouTube, having everything from Council Meetings, Fellowship hour, and Bible Study on Zoom; sending in church donations via the Website; Woods Hall having limited retail hours, and having to cancel our bazaar! We are so truly fortunate to have the capacity with our new audio-visual tools for our technical guru,

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Barbara With, to record and produce the beautiful church services on you tube each week, with participants sometimes from all over the country! Thank goodness we got that new system installed in time! Caring for our community on Madeline Island has been a strong focal point over recent months. As we became even more aware that people were experiencing food scarcity, much of our work has been in Food Sustainability. This has involved the creation of a Food Support Team to manage the increased needs of the St. John’s Food Shelf, as well as to partner with Island food producers, and provide supports to them to promote their success as well. Island food producers, as well as the Community Garden, are growing food for themselves, selling food to the public, and providing surplus to those who are in need in the community. This has resulted in terrific collaboration across our community, which is also meeting the Council’s second goal, “to create more connection with our local and regional community”. We anticipate this cooperative work continuing as we work together to meet the increased needs of our community into the fall and winter. In closing, while serving as Council President is not at all what I had imagined it might be, it certainly has been rich with connection and meaningful work! It is a reminder to me to “grow where you are planted!”, or “to serve where you are called to be, in whatever that brings you to.” None of this work or planning could happen without those who donate the money to make things happen, those who build the connections by reaching out to others, those who do the physical labor, those who inspire and share gratitude, those who pray for the wellbeing of all, ……………in other words, without each of you. The future may seem uncertain, we don’t really know when we will be able to worship in person, or gather together in true fellowship again, however, we will find our way through these challenges, by way of our faith. Thank you each for your commitment and dedication to St. John’s. In gratitude and love,

Debbie Knopf Council President

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Minutes -- St. Johns Annual Meeting, July 28, 2019 (page 1 of 3) Attending – sign in sheet

1) Call to order, Lee Baker, Council President 11:15 a.m. A welcome and overview – passing out attendance sheet, copies of the agenda including annual report

2) Opening Prayer, Pastor Rachel Bauman

3) Pastor’s Welcome, Pastor Rachel Remarks – a host of thanks from Rachel and Joe Feels blessed to be your Pastor – thanks to the search committee and Mark Pass for how well the Church was represented Special thanks to Julie Stryker for transition Those involved in the Parsonage remodel Thanks to contributors Julie, Ron, Nick and Ludlow – those who cleaned Transition team – Howard and Susan Church Council – special thank you to Lee (round of applause) Molly and Joe for Facility work Susan S for every single day All who have said yes to all of my crazy ideas Those who have invited us into your homes, for a walk Please don’t be shy and let’s get to know each other Thank you for saying yes to serving on ministries

4) Visioning Our Future, Pastor Rachel

Transition into something new is huge – grateful to Marina for how she nurtured and leaned into this transition.

Still very new at the job and getting a sense of things.

One question for everyone

“Think about a time when you felt most spiritually alive, engaged and excited to be part of the St. John’s congregation – think of a story. Who was there and what were you doing?”

Sharing of the stores for approximately 5 minutes – share the outlines in small groups

Vocal sharing of various stores Rachel documented comments on sheets

Plan to conduct visioning conversations

“What does this say to you about the unique role that St. John’s plays on Madeline Island?”

“Would you say that a unique part of the call of St. John’s is to be a place that brings people together? Church for the whole community.”

Rachel will take the notes and congregate on these ideas.

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Minutes -- St. Johns Annual Meeting, July 28, 2019 (page 2 of 3)

We have gotten a couple of grants – if interested in these opportunities – please talk to Rachel. If you are excited about different ministries – please talk to Rachel. Turn over to Lee Baker

5) Business of St. John’s UCC a. Approval of 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes, Lee Baker

Motion Phyllis Rieman 2nd Howard Dahlin Motion carried

b. Financial Report, Bill Green, Treasurer Any questions about the budget? Glenn points out – review the green sheets – prior year comparison – asking you to approve the proposed budget Lee pointed out that this is a balanced budget – thank you Finance Committee – moved the last year deficit into projected income – small reduction in expenses – increased the expectation for general offerings – around 5% - reasonable increase – doing well. Question about a budget for child’s education – if you have an interest and vision please come forward. The budget is a statement of values and mission fulfillment. Motion Glenn Carlson 2nd Michael Collins

c. Woods Hall Covenant Renewal, Pastor Rachel Lee Baker is stepping away from Church Council and joining the Board of Woods Hall Covenant is renewed at the annual meeting, recognizes the mission of the Craft Shop Motion: Gingie Ward 2nd Betsy Knode Newton

d. Pastor Rachel’s Service of Installation, Mark Pass, Search Committee Chair Sunday, August 18, 3:00 p.m.

Mark commented on the installation service, Rob McDougal will be here to officiate, a time when we officially put a stamp on the covenant between Rachel and the congregation. Encourage all to come. After the service there will be a party.

e. Council Nominations & Elections, Lee Baker

Two departures from council Gwen Smith Patterson Lee Baker Two nominations to fill those positions

Michael Childers

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Minutes -- St. Johns Annual Meeting, July 28, 2019 (page 3 of 3)

Jerry Spikien

Open nominations from the floor – any other Michael not yet a member – pending joining the church

Motion to approve: Bill Green

2nd Andy Harriot

Motion carried

Constitution calls for council to elect leadership

Debbie Knopf has agreed to serve as President Julie Stryker – Vice President Bill Green – Treasurer

Michael Childers – Secretary

Lee is going to continue with her work at the Lighthouse – much gratitude for her work. Lee expressed gratitude

6) Adjournment

Motion: Glenn Carlson

2nd Susan Sabre

Motion carried

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MEMO TO Woods Hall Board of Directors

FROM Mark Hier, Treasurer DATE January 7, 2020

SUBJECT DECEMBER 2019 YEAR-END TREASURER’S REPORT

Woods Hall ended 2019 in a very strong financial position, exceeding some goals, falling short of others and reflecting very effective expense control. (Note: The results in this report are corrected for sales taxes reported in 2018 and the first half of 2019. Starting in January 2020, sales tax will not appear in the budget or profit and loss statements but posted in the balance sheet as a liability.) For the year 2019:

● Total income of $112,400 was $6,600 lower than our goal of $119,000 and $10,100 lower than the 2018 result.

● Total expenses of $95,400 were $22,800 lower than goal and $20,900 lower than the previous year.

● Net income of $16,400 exceeded goal by $16,000, was $14,800 higher than 2018 and the highest in Woods Hall history; the previous record of $9,000 was set in 2011.

● The checkbook balance on December 31, 2019 was a record $41,500 and $22,800 more than at year-end 2018.

On the income side: ● Total sales of $81,400 were $1,400 less than the 2018 result and $3,600 below goal. ● Contributions from individuals and foundations of $22,900 continued to play an

important role in our success, comprising 20 percent of total income. ● Individual donations of $15,700 were $6,700 less than the 2018 result and $4,300

less than goal, a shortfall reflecting the lack of a spring fundraising appeal. ● Grants totaled $7,300 compared to $7,800 in 2018.

● Classes made a 68 percent profit while materials sold and memberships exceeded studio expenses by $2,750.

On the expense side: ● Payments to artisans of $51,700 were $5,600 less than 2018 and $7,800 lower than

planned, reflecting lower sales. ● Payroll Expenses of $21,900 were $2,700 lower than 2018 and $10,200 below goal. The

result was due primarily to the absence of a retail manager beginning in October and less than expected need for paid cashiers.

● Lower expenses in several other categories -- bank services, fundraising, grants, marketing, office supplies, postage, shop and utilities – totaled $7,600. (Note: $2,600 in 2019 grant funds not expended in the fiscal year will be carried forward into 2020.)

Respectfully submitted,

MBH

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Committee and Ministry Reports 2019-2020 Altar Guild

Altar Guild is an extension of the Worship Committee. The mission of the Guild is to enhance the experience of worship through dedicated service. The Guild presently has six members: Michael Childers, Cindy Dalzell, Dawn Michaels, Penny Nelson, Susan Sabre, and Joan Watts. Volunteers are always welcome. Duties include preparing the altar with appropriate church calendar paraments, providing appropriate décor for the altar (flowers or candles), preparing the elements for Holy Communion and removing of same after the church service. A more detailed list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the St. John’s handbook. Although the coronavirus has required us to move to online only worship, our Altar Guild has continued! We are so grateful for the Guild's members who faithfully attend to the parameters, flowers and candles even as we are not together in body as we are appreciating seeing these familiar and liturgically appropriate elements during the onlie worship services. Joan Watts, Chair.

Bazaar Committee

As I am sure you know, because of Covid, the Council made the decision to not have the bazaar this year. Last year, the Bazaar brought in just over $23,000. In our annual budget, we usually place an amount of $17,000 as income from the bazaar. For 2020, without the bazaar, we are certainly short that amount for income to the church. In addition to the bazaar, during the past 9 years, we have been given gifts to the church of boats, cars, mopeds, etc. We have sold these items separately from the bazaar and they have totaled over $76,000, which helps with our general fund. Recently, a generous donor gave us a Sea-Doo boat which is in the parking lot across from the church. This summer, we are having a "Ghost Bazaar". This boat is the start of our "Ghost Bazaar" for 2020. Please consider giving a donation to the church for what you might have spent at our annual event. It will certainly help with the lost income from our regular bazaar. Our goal is to raise $10,000 and this recent gift of this boat is the start. Please mark your donation "Ghost Bazaar". Bill Green History of Bazaar Profits

1993 $2,530 2002 $4,398 2011 $10,358

1994 $2,626 2003 $6,007 2012 $11,126

1995 $3,117 2004 $8,526 2013 $14,711

1996 $4,239 2005 $6,600 2014 $16,218

1997 $3,280 2006 $5,352 2015 $15,855

1998 $3,776 2007 $5,500 2016 $16,840

1999 $4,579 2008 $9,020 2017 $16,463

2000 $3,453 2009 $7,754 2018 $21,303

2001 $4,524 2010 $10,112 2019 $23,000

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Bill Green, Bazaar Czar Caring Circles Ministry

Caring Circles are groups of friends and neighbors who provide organized care and support to someone in need (elders, those recovering from hospitalization, new moms and dads). During 2019, St John's was blessed by the work of Vanessa Sowl who, as part of her Human Services Field Education internship at WITC, revitalized the Caring Circles ministry. Through community outreach and education organized by Vanessa, a new group of volunteers was recruited and island residents were re-introduced to this resource. Gloria Fennell and Vanessa Sowl continue to serve as primary leaders for our Caring Circles team. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Centennial Committee

Minutes of the May 7, 2020 Meeting of the St. John’s Centennial Committee After the Initial technical problems with Zoom audio were solved, members of the committee, Lois Carlson, Rachel Bauman, Sarah Caruso, Sarah, and Nile Norton signed on for a virtual meeting on 7 May 2020. All reported that they were coping with the social distancing due to the Covid 19 pandemic. However, their travel plans for getting to the Island had been altered in some ways: flights canceled; different mode of transportation; some planning to arrive later than usual on the Island; we also heard that cancellation of 4th of July Fireworks was a distinct possibility! Review of Previously Scheduled Events for the 2021 Celebration:

• Kick Off Event – Sunday January 10, 2021 • Parade Participation-Sunday, July 4, 2021  • August Celebrations, 2021

Friday, August 13, 2021-an old-fashioned evening service and hymn-sing  Saturday, August 14 – an afternoon/early evening “Garden Party” Sunday, August 15- a celebratory service of worship and special music

• Sunday, November 11, 2021-Morning service of Thanksgiving for the past and Blessing of the church into the future

For any or all of the events listed above, volunteers will be needed. Join us in the celebration! Agreement reached that, despite the possibility Covid-19 might influence the events scheduled for 2021, the Sunday Services (Kick-off) on January 10, and the (Thanksgiving for the Past and Blessings for the Future) on November 11 could be held “virtually,” as current services are being held. The committee will hold off on decisions of the August 13-15 weekend Gala Events until we convene this summer (2020). Chairman Norton is suggesting a meeting early in September to evaluate the pandemic situation Based on the goals set forth by the planned November 11, 2021 Service of Thanksgiving for the past and Blessing of the church into the future, the committee came up some suggestions on at least two fronts:

1. Develop a long-term financial plan, and

2. Create a buzz of interest about the Centennial 1. Financial Plan

• Develop a “case statement” about the amount of money being raised and its purpose. • Have a discussion with the top donors regarding its announcement and the length of

campaign. (2-3-years?) • Select the appropriate time to start such a campaign, considering especially the

constraints and concerns of the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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2.Creating a Buzz: • Initiate a series of Gazette columns leading up to the 2021 Centennial, describing • how St. John’s has been, • is currently, and • will continue to be an active “Spirit” in the Community.

Starting this summer, articles signed by Chairman, Nile Norton, but written by several “ghost” writers will highlight material from the old Lighthouse newsletters, personal stories from the congregation, and other historical sources, allowing many voices to spread the news of the Centennial. Event Naming Discussion: Finding that the church has provided both spiritual growth and spirited activities through the years, the combination of two suggested Names, “A Century of Spiritual Nurture” and “100 Years of Island Spirit” resulted in a new name: “A Century of Island Spirit.” Some discussion on the perceived notion that “Come to the Lakeshore” might exclude those who don’t live on the Lakeshore, we agreed that during the summer months this year, we would re-address this matter and determine the overall event name. So, if you have suggestions for a catchy name for the Centennial Celebration, it is not too late to add your creative touch! Consider these guidelines:

• St. John’s supports Spirit and Life on the whole island, so the name should embrace the full breadth of our 100-year presence in the community and be forward-looking to include the activities of the church for the next 100+years.

• Name will be used with this “Tag Line”: St. John’s Centennial Celebration-2021 • Name should contain no more than six words

We look forward to your participation in this wonderful event.

Submitted by Nile and Sarah Norton -- 23July2020

Communications Committee

The Communication Committee is responsible for managing communications to the congregation and the greater Madeline Island community. The Communications Committee’s goal is to promote St. John’s worship services and spiritual enrichment in addition to its ministries and outreach programs and to create on-going connections to our church. Members Lee Baker, Lois Carlson, and Joe Scarry and Rob Karwath will rely on a variety of print, electronic, and social media platforms to communicate news, announcements, and updates including Bulletins, Lighthouse newsletters, Facebook posts, Island Gazette, and Chamber of Commerce. This past year the Communications Committee was thrilled to launch St. John’s new website: stjohnsmadelineisland.org. The site serves as a go-to source of information and resources and has proven to be a significant media outlet for providing current information, especially during the pandemic. The Communications Committee is looking for new members! Please join us! Lee Baker, Chair and Lighthouse Editor

Council

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St. John’s Council is responsible for managing all administrative functions of the church, shaping strategic and long-term direction, and serving as elected leaders of the church. Members during 2019 included Rev. Rachel Bauman, Debbie Knopft (President), Michael Childers (Secretary), Bill Green (Treasurer), Denise Hardie, Ron Harrold, Rob Karwath, Julie Stryker (Vice President). As of July 31, 2020, Bill and Julie are stepping off Council after having served 6 years and completing two 3-year terms. The congregation will vote at the Annual Meeting on the proposed slate of Council candidates: Max Imholte and Marty Vadis. The proposed Executive Committee is Michael Childers (Secretary), Max Imholte (Treasurer), Debbie Knopf (President), and Vice President TBD.

Please see President Debbie Knopf’s letter, published in this Annual Report, for detailed information as to the Council’s activities over the past year.

Debbie Knopf, Council President

Facilities Committee The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to maintain all St John's properties, including the parsonage, the parsonage garage, the church, Woods Hall and the grounds. Our accomplishments over the past year (2019) include:

• replacement of the Carillon • major upgrade to the audio/visual equipment in the sanctuary including upgraded electrical work

and new lights in sanctuary • carpet cleaning in sanctuary and narthex • purchase of a new generator • upgrades to lighting in the weaving studio of Woods Hall • installation of stone benches/entrance to Woods Hall

The facilities team would like to say a special thank you to both Joe Abbott and Molly Andary for all of their work in keeping our highly-used facilities clean, welcoming and in good repair! Facilities team members: For St John's: Julie Stryker, Chair, Alan Hardie, Ron Harrold, Carol Neubauer, Gwen Smith Patterson, Jerry Speckien For Woods Hall: Michele Auger and Valentyna Waterhouse Joe Abbott, Facilities Manager, Molly Andary, Janitorial Staff (St John's church) Michele Auger, Janitorial Staff (Woods Hall) Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Finance & Stewardship Committee St. John’s is appreciative of the very generous contributions of individuals who share their time, energy, financial support, in-kind gifts, and skill and talents. Our church depends on you! The list of valued and generous donors includes December 2019 Stewardship appeal letter. Stewardship giving accounts for approximately 20% of our annual income.

Thank you to these companies and individuals for in-kind donations: • Nelson Construction for snow-plowing and gravel • Madeline Island Ferry Line for supporting ferry passage for the pastor • Brummer Propane for providing a church rate for fuel • Wellspring Landscaping for discounted rate for lawn care • Dave Boone for plumbing repairs and heating assessments • Madeline Island Candles for providing all candles for worship

Thank you to the Finance Sub-Committee (Bill Green, Susan Sabre and Glenn Carlson) for carefully attending to and managing our financial planning and reporting. It’s because of you that St. John’s can maximize its ministry and outreach.

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Rachel Bauman, Pastor Food Shelf Ministry As we watched the developing responses to the pandemic back in March of this year, we saw how quickly it impacted our island community when small businesses closed, and a number of islanders lost their ability to work. The Church Council knew we needed to act quickly to ensure that people would be okay. This included developing a “Food Support Team” to keep the St. John’s food shelf up and running and to get the word out to our broader community. Up to this point, for more than the past year, our food shelf has been re-stocked and cared for by one of our beloved island elders, Penny Gill. Faithfully she would drive to one of Ashland’s larger grocery stores and do the shopping to supply the food shelf. With the pandemic upon us, we agreed that it was no longer safe for her to make these regular trips and we needed to come up with a new strategy. It now takes the cooperative effort of four of us, Ron Harrold, Julie Stryker, Denise Hardie, and me, Debbie Knopf, to do the work our dear Penny had done for so long. We have seen the needs for food increase already and anticipate that with a slower summer season, many more in the island community may experience food scarcity through the coming year. We have now been ordering food items through Andy’s IGA, which they then ship across on the ferry. We also have been ordering food items through Q and Z Bakery, here on the island, who are able to add it to their regular food orders, and have it delivered. We continue to have a bit of a struggle to provide much meat, as the prices continue to rise, but are providing it when we can. Recently however we were extremely excited when we received a call from the commercial fishermen over in Red Cliff. They donated a total of 250 pounds of whitefish to our community, which provided great feasting here on Madeline! What a marvelous gift!! We have now added a new component to our efforts to build food sustainability to our island community. We have received several generous donations that are allowing us to support those who are growing food here on the island, We have been able to channel funds to the Community Gardens, to build its capacity to grow more food for all; to support the remodeling of a wagon to become a Food Stand where island growers can market their produce; to purchase materials and equipment that allow people to use the church kitchen to preserve the food from gardens for the winter; and to help fund the purchase of an old, but working grain drill to enhance the hay production and the use of cover crops on the island. We know that feeding island critters good quality hay will help in creating good compost to build the soils that will grow our food. In this endeavor we added a fifth member to our team, Regina Laroche Theune, who has gathered information from island growers about the supports that will best help them. For those who have given donations to support this work, a BIG THANK YOU from all of us!! As we navigate our way through these challenging times, building community is always a rewarding and worthwhile cause. Debbie Knopf, Council President Health Ministries

Becky Hogan, our parish nurse, and Gloria Fennell provide health and wellness education, programs, and services to our congregation and the wider community. Health ministry programming includes blood-pressure checks on the first Sunday of each month, annual American Heart Association community blood drive, Balance Exercise classes for seniors, and education posted in the Fellowship Hall and published in the Lighthouse. Because our church building has been closed during the pandemic, many of these activities have been on hold although we are so grateful to Becky and Gloria who continue to minister to our community through direct outreach and support. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Hospitality Committee (formerly Fellowship Committee)

The Hospitality Committee is primarily responsible for funeral receptions, the Christmas program reception, Easter breakfast and other social events that use the Fellowship Hall and Church kitchen. Guidelines for responsibilities of this committee and use of the kitchen and Fellowship Hall have been

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developed. Since mid-march our fellowship efforts have moved to a Zoom format and we look forward to when we can (safely!) resume hospitality within our church building.

We are grateful to the following who have agreed to be on this committee: Anne Lacy, Penny Nelson, Birdie Pallas, Sheri Milburn, Gwen Patterson, Gloria Fennell, Cile Naumann, Sarah Norton, Sue Pass, Kristi Lein, Melissa Ross, Carol Neubauer, and Molly Andary. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Memorial Committee There are a number of designated requests in the account for organ lessons (Tom Vennum fund), music (Joan Nelson and Marilyn Nygren funds), the Memorial Gardens, parsonage renovations, the library (Wayne Lindquist fund) and the labyrinth.

Distributions in FY 2019 included Headset Microphones $1000 OWL speaker (for Zoom meetings) $800 Website Construction $500

Memorial Committee members include: Rev. Rachel Bauman, Ex-Officio, Chair, Michael Childers, Betsy Knode Newton, Susan Sabre, Ex-Officio, Joan Watts Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Music Ministry The music ministry team is responsible for working with Pastor Rachel to plan music for Sunday morning worship and other special services. Chaired by Sheri Milburn, this team recommends hymns and special music that supports the worship themes as well as provides opportunities for members of our community to share their musical gifts. Ministry team members include Debra Dallin, Nile Norton, Susan Sabre, Joe Scarry and Beth Speckien. During these past months we are particularly grateful for Sheri’s leaderhip, flexibility and good humor as we have transitioned to fully online worship. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Pastor Parish Relations Committee

Per the UCC's recommendation that all congregations have a Pastor Parish Relations Committee, St. John's has formed such a committee. Below are the guidelines for the functioning of the committee. If you have any thoughts or concerns to share please contact a member of the team. Current committee members are Sequoia Dahlin, Michael Childers and Mark Pass. Responsibilities of the PPRC: • This committee encourages, strengthens, nurtures, supports, and respects the pastor(s) and staff

and their families. They confer regularly about the personnel conditions and issues that affect the congregation’s total ministry, including healthy life-work balance. They help the pastor set priorities.

• This committee communicates openly and regularly with the congregation and assists, if necessary, in facilitating positive communication between the congregation and the pastor.

• If necessary, the committee assists in facilitating positive resolution of any conflict that may arise between the congregation and the pastor.

Mark Pass, Chair Religious Education/ Spiritual Formation Committee

St. John's offers a number of invitations to deepen understanding of the Christian faith and life, as well as for the community at-large to share spiritually forming experiences. Relevant engaging sermons and enlightening Lighthouse articles are part of the offering.

For our children, beautifully crafted children's moments by Debbie Knopf during Sunday worship service educate and touch children and adults alike. Additionally, grant funds were received from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation as well as the Catalyst Program of the Wisconsin Conference UCC to support Regina Laroche in creating and delivering several programs in support of island children, youth and their families. You can read more detail on these programs in Regina’s Community Life and Spirit Pilot Program report in this document.

This past year provide many opportunities for adult education and spiritual development. Wednesday Soup Suppers (October - March) consisted of shared meals, fellowship, and discussions on a variety

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of subjects initiated by different community members. Pastor Rachel led Friday morning Bible study each week. Additionally, there were several one-day retreats: one during Advent, one during Lent and one in the Fall co-led by Rachel and Nicole Pugliese. Additional opportunities for adult fellowship and spiritual discovery were found in the monthly Full Moon Circles facilitated by Julie Stryker, and in the weekly Stories of our Hearts gatherings facilitated by Penny Gill.

Rachel Bauman, Pastor Utterback Scholarship Committee

The Utterback Scholarship is a scholarship granted to those pursuing post high school education. Scholarships are issued from the accumulated interest on funds managed by the United Church of Christ Cornerstone Fund. At present, scholarships are given out every few years. The balance of the five accounts in the Cornerstone Fund as of 5/31/19 totaled $4600.00. Since it was the Utterback family’s wish to only use the interest of these accounts, it would be nice at some future date to grow the capital to generate increased earned interest, thereby allowing scholarships to be awarded more frequently. Members of the Committee include Pastor Rachel, Jeff Theune and Council member and Ron Harrold (term begins July 2019). Members meets when the interest is high enough to distribute. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

Woods Hall Board

The purpose of Woods Hall is to nurture creativity and community on Madeline Island. We provide opportunities for creation of crafts in a well-equipped facility, sale of crafts in the Woods Hall gallery and learning hand-craft skills. There are 68 artisans working and/or selling at Woods Hall covering a variety of medium (weavers, potters, authors, jewelers, knitters, candle-makers, painters, card-makers and others).

Highlights from 2019 include hiring Tyna Waterhouse as Gallery and Retail Manager, which is now a year round (30 hours/week) position, transitioning to a new donor/member database, developing a robust friend and fund-raising program and collaborating with St John’s Church Council to strengthen the relationship between St John’s and Woods Hall.

The Woods Hall board is comprised of eight members and is responsible for vision, policy, administrative and fiscal oversight of Woods Hall Gallery and Studios. Pastor Rachel has served as ex-officio member and chair of the board. Beginning August 2020, Mary Whittaker will begin serving as chair of the board with Pastor Rachel serving as (permament) ex-officio member. The remaining board members are elected for two year terms at the Woods Hall annual meeting: one member from the Friends of Woods Hall, two from St. John’s church, three from the community. Current board members include: Michele Auger, Lee Baker, Michael Collins (term ended July 2020), Jay Erstling, Mark Hier (term ends December, 2020), Candice Sterling (term ended July 2020), Jane Vogt. Two new board members, Louise Parker and Mary Whittaker, were elected to begin serving August 2020. Rachel Bauman, Pastor

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St.John’s UCC, Madeline Island

COMMUNITY LIFE & SPIRIT PILOT REPORT 2019 by Regina M. Laroche We began the St. John’s experiment with community outreach some time ago. Vision began prior to the 2015 strategic plan with Marina Lachecki. Conversation and efforts to live into the experiment began with Rachel Baumann’s arrival. It’s been great to work with the mandate to build relationships with and serve Island families and children, as well as our Indigenous sisters and brothers aligned with my understanding of living our faith. And to do so within St. John’s values of healing, sustainability, and freedom.... for individuals, our community, our beautiful piece of geography, and our world. When funds arrived, last summer I began exploring outreach avenues that grew from past experiences and relationships with Island families, Island and Bayfield schools, artists and leaders - tribal and otherwise, and area churches. The emphasis was on arts and creativity for educational and spiritual growth and engagement (due to my background and ongoing researched evidence of the arts’ effectiveness). There was also emphasis on building relationships with distrusting groups on the margins using time, presence, and common project goals. Finally, partnering with existing efforts was a way of optimizing limited funds and people hours while supporting proven needs. This report begins with a single page report summary of month-by-month activities and numbers of people encountered. It’s followed by some things I have learned from, and how I’ve been challenged in, this pilot program. Finally, there are several pages, also month-by-month, which are more in-depth about activities, events, and connections, as well as the numbers should you want more detail. Learnings and Challenges... Colleagues... It is a joy to work with Rachel Baumann. She’s inspiring, wise, and empowering while putting love and compassion in the forefront of her perspective. Community... It is fulfilling and enriching to be touched by the earnest, full, gifted lives of our community members and congregation. I am amazed at the resourceful brilliance and commitment at work constantly among our committees, families, volunteers, community organizations, boards, and quiet individuals. Children... Time with children does wonders for one’s view of the world and one’s day! And their mothers model patience, compassion, and freedom.

Relationships... It is slow but rewarding work to build relationships and effective partnerships. The gift of a project without limited lead time (e.g. MLK Collaboration) is that it moved some connections and relationships more quickly than expected for the sake of the work to be done. i The work of connecting - especially with Tribal members (and our shyest children) - meant I needed to show up, often face-to-face. To seek help, learn how to request involvement, or how to offer Asema (tobacco offering), I had to take time. I had to seek out elders at places of their convenience. I had to wait for their stories and timing. I had to be available when they reached out.

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This brings me to one of the biggest challenges... One does not build relationships on a timeline, pushing “pause” when a pilot program ends. Appearing for a project, and then disappearing only reinforces the distrust that we are trying so hard to dismantle. Mutually beneficial projects are great ways to grow relationships, but these tender relationships cannot themselves be treated as projects. A poignant example of this played out with the “Alliance for Justice.” After meeting and connecting with the people behind this Ho-Chunk initiative to share experiences about the destruction and loss related to the Doctrine of Discovery, I reiterated that there might not be funds in place for me to continue exploring our partnership. I thought since they were part of, and working within, the UCC Wisconsin Conference they would understand pilot programs and funding gaps. Instead, the director continued to insist that they valued my presence and input and that my being non-native should not get in the way of working together. The lesson: without space for commitment and time it can be damaging to reach out to people and communities who have a history with broken relationships and promises The short term nature of the CL&Sp pilot is very challenging to real relationship and community building. I described above the implications when working with two different Indigenous communities. There is a related challenge for working with our children and families. Showing up for a few weeks as guest artist or project artist works within the structure of some programs such as TAP or the school. It can be different when one is attempting to offer support or build connections with a less structured effort that has fewer resources (and higher need) like the Childcare Co-op. There is the challenge of offering support, and also honoring the needs and autonomy of the mothers who shaped the co-op. This was a limited-time pilot effort with limited funds. I was well under half-time hours with a number of other outreach priorities. Initially I showed up to the co-op to watch, learn, help, and listen to the needs the moms expressed. I intentionally did not promise regular presence because I lacked the hours and the people power to do so reliably. Eventually my hope was to get flexible volunteer support that could self-sustain even if this position were no longer funded. My pre-Island experience with creating, coordinating, and participating in children’s programs taught me the value of parenting support and structure for children, parents, teachers, and volunteers. Such programming is desirable, but without consistent coordination and on-going people-presence support for the moms and the program, the structure with lessons and activities would become a burden to the moms.

Another joy: volunteers! Three incredible volunteers have stepped up to support the co-op. A number of great volunteers have also helped with the Treaty Day Events, and the “Wednesdays in December” family and community winter/Advent events. This is so core to our outreach.

ii One of the goals of CL&Sp is to have the relationships that get built go beyond the CL&Sp position. Volunteers are the through line. They bring needed support, they bring human interaction, and bonds that strengthen ties between entire communities. Challenge: telling the story, inviting involvement... There were times when I knew the invitation for involvement needed to go beyond our pews and our newsletter. However, lacking clear and official Council or Church approval, and thus permission to put the word out, I did not feel comfortable shaping or expanding a story. Also and again, the fact that this was a short term pilot made me cautious about putting much information forward. I did not (and do not) know what I and the church can commit to. We would (as with the

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co-op) need to be strategic about creating self-sustaining models of care and support. And, generally, with the fullness and demands of daily life, most models still need some oversight and attention. Challenge: so many possibilities... I am very aware that I did not give adequate attention to the LaPointe School Committee’s new building dreams. The school and its vibrancy are critical to the life of our community, and our church congregation needs to have close ties to this conversation - to support, offer wisdom or services, to pray and offer our hearts. There are young over-booked parents working diligently on this. And there are additional possibilities. Maybe this is where more volunteers come in... more hours? We are fortunate to have a Council President and other church members involved with the La Pointe School Committee and School Board, so it could be a matter of structuring communication. Recommendations: Celebrate... No matter what the outcomes of grant applications, or funding priorities, St. John’s is a pretty amazing place with unique lenses for viewing and participating with Spirit in our world. I am proud of you - my friends and neighbors - for the incredible and hard work you do. I am inspired by you. This time of experimenting with our church’s vision for community has forever altered some relationship, some child’s perspective, somebody’s sense of being cared for; it has forever altered me. I trust that it will flow into the identity of St. John’s. CL&Sp Circle of Vision... At the end of the report, I mention the desire to have a circle of folks help envision this position and program more deeply; and then that a circle exist in an advisory, accountability, and support role. Perhaps this would help St. John’s continuing clarity about being a church and spiritual center for the whole community. It would also strengthen me or whomever might be in in the CL&Sp position.

Commitment - time and funds... Think, pray, discern, consult on what it means to commit to building relationships and existing at the heart of a community seeking sustainability - economically, environmentally, socially, spiritually. If we are truly about healing, building, and sustaining relationships, it does take time and resources. Consider where this falls within the church’s many priorities. How does it encompass or weave itself into other priorities? Does CL&Sp (or whatever outreach name you’d like) matter enough to consider setting it as a priority in our church funding campaigns, or to dedicate the time of a grant writer? If relationship building is what we are about, I do not recommend another short term program. iii

Deepening our understanding... To support full church community involvement in these relationships, we might think about continuing to expand church/community-wide conversations and learning experiences over time - films, speakers, workshops, etc.. Last Winter’s ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ - and ACES and historical trauma - conversations were pivotal for the group that participated. Visits like Midge and Frank’s could connect with conversations... Perhaps our UCC Conference and other resources and guests could be helpful? Pressures on families, environment, or along racial lines through a spiritual lens might be topics. ***** *****

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Again - your creative, wise work as a group with the skills of superb pastor and president serve us all well. Thank you, and Hallelujah! (oops - not supposed to say that during Lent, except on Sundays.)

~ Regina M. Laroche, March, 2020

Community Life and Spirit Pilot Program – Activity Summary

Pre-Pilot Test, April, 2019: Creative Visits with Island Children - AfterSchool Program (TAP) & Sunday Worship Numbers: 12 Island Children, 2 Adults August, 2019: 2 - half-day Creative Spirit Farm Visits (partnership between St. John’s & Summer Rec Program) Numbers: 17 year-round and seasonal Island Children, 4 Adults September, 2019: Treaty Day Events engaged Red Cliff Administration, M.I.Museum Staff, Inter-Tribal Councils, and St. John’s Volunteers.

Treaty Day student presentations with Red Cliff Artist & Elder Numbers: 69 Children (approx. 46 Ojibwe, 18 Island); 34 Adults (approx.10 Ojibwe, 11 Island) October, 2019: Treaty Day Follow-up; Island Children/Families (TAP, La Pointe School Committee, Childcare Co-op); Alliance for Justice (UCC WI Conference/ Ho-Chunk Nation Initiative); Community/ School/Church MLK Collaboration; Numbers: 29 Adults (22 Island, 2 Red Cliff); multiple combinations from 7 Island toddlers/pre- schoolers

November, 2019: Island Children/Families (Childcare co-op, Middle School & High School Families, La Pointe School Committee); Community/School/Church MLK Collaboration; Alliance for Justice; Community Creative Spirit (Plan Advent/Winter events - Community and Family-Centered) Numbers: 69 Adults (22 Island, 5 Ojibwe); 1 high school student (Island, African Heritage); Multiple combinations from 7 island toddlers/pre-schoolers; 425 grade school children (Red Cliff/Bayfield) December, 2019: Island Children/Families (Winter/Advent Programs); Community/School/Church MLK Collaboration (planning and connections); Alliance for Justice; Community Creative Spirit (“Winters in

December” and Sunday Worship Advent Practices) Numbers: Approx. 100 - Island Children and families, Island Congregation, Bayfield School staff, Artists and Leaders (Bay area and Red Cliff) January, 2020: Community/School/Church MLK Collaboration Events; Alliance for Justice meeting; Community Creative Spirit (MLK Island Worship Service) Numbers: 725 Bayfield School children (includes 9 Island); 94 adults(includes 24 Ojibwe, Ho- Chunk, African Heritage), St. John’s Council & Sunday service uncounted

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February/early March, 2020: Island Children/Families (Childcare Coop, LaPointe School Committee, TAP, Community Garden); Community/School/Church MLK Collaboration follow-up & prep for 2021; Community Creative Spirit (planning TAP Earth Day/Creation Sunday Service).

Numbers: about 20 Island children and adults; 52 Mainland (including 10 Ojibwe) adult

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St. John’s “Facts” -- July 2020

Membership Members Associates

July 2020 114 37

July 2019 109 35

July 2018 112 37

July 2017 118 37

July 2016 119 40

July 2015 119 42

July 2014 114 42

July 2013 118 43

July 2012 119 38

July 2011 122 40

July 2010 119 39

Finances

General Fund Receipts Plate Stewardship

2019 $132,974 $66,856 $37,805

2018 $125,321 $65,718 $25,565

2017 $136,423 $62,832 $35,660

2016-17 $130,060 $64,492 $40,460

2015-16 $131,122 $67,029 $33,140

2014-15 $138,589 $56,984 $57,465

2013-14 $115,722 $49,597 $33,480

2012-13 $114,747 $52,514 $39,365

2011-12 $117,516 $48,876 $48,305

2010-11 $114,773 $45,718 $51,611

2009-10 $101,730 $47,186 $43,396

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St. John’s “Facts” -- July 2020, continued

Attendance

Jan – Apr May-Aug Sept-Dec Average/Yr 2019 28 71 43 47

2018 29 70 47 49

2017 28 55 36 42

2016 27 66 34 45

2015 28 70 27 45

2014 27 73 33 47

2013 28 79 34 51

2012 27 66 33 45

2011 32 70 27 46

2010 30 72 32 48

2009 33 68 35 48

2008 33 76 40 52

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