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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
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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.
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• 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.
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• 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".
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• 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.
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Support Team
Growth Team Nurture Team
Serve Team
Coordination
Team
Support Team
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Aug 17July 17
June 17May 17
April 17Mar 17
25th: P+ Last Sunday
31st: P+ End Date
1st: Next Pastoral
Relationship?
12 Month Timeline
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VISION
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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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
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3 MAIN PRACTICES
1. Hospitality
2. Healing
3. Worship
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2 LENS DECISION PROCESS
• Lens 1 - Vision and Mission
• Lens 2 - Three Main Practices
1. Hospitality
2. Healing
3. Worship
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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
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• Action Oriented, Efficiently Supported• Centred, Collaborative, Consultative
Coordinated, Communicated Decisions• Fewer Dedicated "Committee" Positions • Resource Pooling - Own and Partners'
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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Support Team
Growth Team Nurture Team
Serve Team
Coordination
Team
Support Team
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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Sustainment
Team
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Nurture The
Church
Community
Team
Nurture The
Church
Community
Team
Team Full-Time Members (5)
1. Team Leader - TBD By OB (Re: Trans Plan Doc Approval 5 June
16)
2. Session Former Member
3. Faith Formation Former Member
4. Adult Club Member
5. Prayer Circle Member
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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
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Serve In God's
World
At Home and
Beyond
Team
Serve In God's
World
At Home and Beyond
Team
Team Full-Time Members (5)
1. Team Leader - TBD By OB (Re: Trans Plan Doc Approval 5 June
16)
2. Outreach Former Member
3. Ways and Means Former Member
4. UCW Member
5. Men’s Breakfast Club Member
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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
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Sustainment
Team
Sacred Sustainment Team
Team Full-Time Members (6)
1. Team Leader - TBD By OB (Re: Trans Plan Doc Approval 5 June
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)]
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Sustainment
Team
"Christian Faith and Love In Action"
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)
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"Ahead From Here…"
1 Vision, Mission,Options, Plan
4
5
2 Ph1: Start Plan Development
3 Ph 2: Plan Development/Action