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Trinity Episcopal ChurchThe Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes, Rector

Report of 2015 forAnnual Meeting 2016

To be presented at the Annual Meeting of Trinity Episcopal Church, November 13th after

8 am Service

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Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 E. Court St., Janesville, WI 53545

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Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal ChurchThe Most Reverend Michael Curry

Bishop of the Diocese of MilwaukeeThe Right Reverend Steven Miller

Trinity’s ClergyThe Reverend Kathy Monson Lutes

Trinity’s VestryKeith Steinbeck Senior WardenPhil Whitford Junior Warden

2016 Maggie Bostwick ClerkDeb AlbrightJane-Dries Syme

2017 Jenny TschudyEd SchultzAdel Smith Treasurer

2018 Anne AbramSharon GroverYvonne Sanchez

Staff MembersThelma Wilcox Music MinisterLinda Waters Office AssistantBill Bostwick SextonKatie Cossman Acoustic MusicSusan Blumer Organist

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Contents :Agenda Minutes of the 2015 Annual Meeting Page 5Rector’s Report Page 7Senior Warden’s Report Page 7Junior Warden’s Report / Property / Prayer Garden Page 8Statistics Page 8Music & Worship Page 9

Choir – ThelmaAcoustic Music – Katie CossmanWorship – Sharon Grover & Rev. KathyLay Ministries

Acolytes/Servers – Beth MullenAltar Guild – Paul DeRubeisEucharistic Vistors – Linda AdamsLay Readers & Prayers of the People – Linda WatersUshers – Linda Waters

Faith Formation Page 12Sunday Morning Adult – Rev. KathyEFM – Rev. KathyYouth – Jenna/YvonneChildren – Kim/Julie

Library Page 12Heritage Room Page 13Fellowship Page 13

Contemplative PrayerCoffee HourChristian CaféKnitting & CrochetingOrder of St. LukePrayer Chain

Mission Page 14ECHOFirst FruitsGIFTSJail ChaplaincyLazarus HouseMarketingMeals-On-WheelsSt. Elizabeth’s Nursing HomeWebsite

Generosity Page 19Finance CommitteeStewardshipTrinity Country FairLucile Wells Scholarship


Treasurer’s Report, Financial Notes Page 20Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Meeting Agenda

November 13, 2016between services in the church

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Call to order Prayer Appoint clerk and tellers

Good News Share your Good News story of what God is doing at Trinity.

Decisions Approve 2015 minutes Nominating and voting Vestry Diocesan convention

Information Please read all of the reports in the Annual Report. This is important

information for all of you. Rector’s remarks Recognitions and Thank Yous Senior Warden Remarks Financial Status Report

Discussion Questions about annual report Questions about budget Comments Suggestions

Closing Prayer and Adjourn


Minutes from Annual Meeting 2015The Annual Meeting of Trinity Episcopal ChurchSunday, November 1, 2015

Agenda:1. Opening Prayer2. Minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting and June 24th, 2014Special Meeting3. Nominations for Wardens and Vestry4. Elections of Wardens and Vestry; and at large lay Deputies and Alternates to Diocesan Convention5. Financial Review to Date6. Priest-In-Charge Remarks7. Ministry Reports8. Adjournment and Closing Prayer

Trinity Members Present: Rev. Kathy Lutes; Dan Heerey, Sr. Warden; Phil Whitford, Jr. Warden; Adel Smith, Treasurer; Maggie Bostwick, Clerk; ; Debbie Albright, Acting Clerk; Anne Abram; Linda Adams; Dane Albright; Gene Bostian; Bill Bostwick; Rich Bostwick; John Casper; Katie Cossman; Gene DeRubeis; Paula DeRubeis; Barbara Ertl; Gary Ertl; Polly Finch; Jean Hadden; Kathy Henry; John Holcomb; Susan Hunt-Wulkowicz; Linda Karrels; Mark Karrels; Bonnie Lehoski; Ryan Lewis; Rick Lutes; Jim McEvoy; Martha McHugh; Maxine McKilligan; Beth Mullen; Bill Roessler; Marlene Roessler; Yvonne Sanchez ; Ken Schlegel; Debra Schultz; Edward Schultz III; Jim Schultz; Madison Schultz; Warren Smith; Keith Steinbeck; Jane Syme; Jack Terry; Jutta Terry; Jayne Thomas; Carol Tidwell; Anne Wanke; Julie Westby; Karen Whitford; Monte Whitford; Suzanne Whitford; Thelma Wilcox; Sharon Williams.

The meeting was called to order by Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes at 11:30 AM.

Opening Prayer and Good News Stories. Rev. Kathy Lutes opened the meeting with a prayer giving thanks for all blessings and asked for guidance.

Paula DeRubeis thanked the many people at Trinity who gave her help and support after her illness.Dan Heerey expressed Trinity’s welcome to Rev. Kathy and her husband Rick; andLinda Adams and Warren Smith expressed thanks for Kathy Lutes and her husband Rick.Mark Karrels expressed appreciation for Linda Waters, Trinity’s new office secretary.Bonnie Lehoski gave thanks for the Knitting Group which made her feel welcome and offered support and joy to all its members.Reverend Kathy Lutes was thankful for her husband, Rick who gives her much support.Jane Syme was thankful for Dan Heerey, who is completing his fourth term as Sr. Warden.John Holcomb gave thanks for Trinity Episcopal Church, its members, and Jesus.Adel Smith was thankful for the prayer labyrinth designed and created by Eagle Scout Jack Elliott and his parents Rick Elliott and Jenna Nash Elliott. She was also thankful for Trinity and its members.


Dan Heerey thanked the supply clergy: Rev. John Splinter; Rev. Charles Payson and Deacon Evelyn Payson, and Rev. Jeanette Thorp for their service to Trinity during the nine month interim period between priests.

Minutes for the January 25, 2015 Annual Meeting.A motion was made by Rich Bostwick, seconded by Anne Abram to dispense with the reading of the January 25, 2015 annual meeting minutes and to approve them as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes for the June 14, 2015 Special Parish meeting to change the by-laws.A motion made by Warren Smith, seconded by Jane Syme to dispense with the reading of the June 14, 2015 special parish meeting minutes and approve them as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to suspend the By LawsKeith Steinbeck suggested a suspension of the Trinity Parish By law, Article Four: Wardens, Section 3; which limits election of wardens to three consecutive one year terms, in order to allow Phil Whitford to run for a fourth consecutive term as Junior Warden in 2016. A motion by Carol Tidwell, seconded by Mark Karrels, to suspend the cited by law, passed unanimously.

Nominations and Election of Wardens, Vestry, Lay Deputies and Alternates to the 2016 Diocesan ConventionAdel Smith nominated Yvonne Sanchez to a three year vestry term. Anne Abram and Sharon Grover who had previously announced willingness to serve for three year vestry terms were also nominated. Paula DeRubeis nominated Phil Whitford for a fourth consecutive one year term as Junior Warden, and nominated Keith Steinbeck for a one term as Senior Warden. Rick Lutes and Mark Karrels were nominated as parish at large lay deputies; and Linda Karrels and Anne Wanke were nominated as at large alternate lay deputies to the 2016 diocesan convention. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed. A motion by Thelma Wilcox, seconded by Paula DeRubeis to elect Anne Abram, Sharon Grover and Yvonne Sanchez to three year vestry terms, Maggie Bostwick to a one year vestry term, Phil Whitford to a fourth consecutive one year term as Junior Warden, Keith Steinbeck to a one year term as Senior Warden, Rick Lutes and Mark Karrels as the parish two at large lay deputies, and Linda Karrels and Anne Wanke as the two at large alternate lay deputies, by acclamation, carried unanimously.

Financial Review to Date

Adel Smith explained the parish financial condition as of September 2015. She noted that Endowment funds will support the 2016 budget, and that the 2016 operating budget will be proposed to vestry at the January 2016 vestry meeting.

Priest in Charge RemarksRev. Kathy shared her vision that the job of Trinity is to bring others to God. With the GIFTS Resource Center having found a new permanent location, we need to find other ways of using our facilities and helping our neighbors. “What does God want us to do in


this neighborhood?” She proposed that our next parish discernment committee be established to pray and reflect on this question. Rick Lutes suggested using the upper Court House Park for church sponsored community events.

Ministry ReportsAll parish ministries, who had representatives at the meeting, gave verbal reports which were recorded by Debbie Albright. Written reports were submitted by some ministries. It was announced, that the recorded and written reports will be complied and made available to parish members.

Adjournment and Closing Prayer. Reverend Kathy Lutes gave a closing prayer of thanks. A motion by Bill Roessler, seconded by Rich Bostwick to adjourn, unanimously carried.

Meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM.Submitted by Maggie Bostwick, Vestry ClerkRector’s Report Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes

We have been walking this missional journey together now for a year! We have been asking the question, what is God doing in our neighborhood, and how do we get on board with what God is already doing? In response to that question, we continue with some wonderful programs: the Pet Blessing in the garden, which attracts people from the neighborhood and the community; and the Christian Café. We tried some new things: we tried to have our All Parish Picnic in Courthouse Hill Park; and we held our Trinity Country Fair that attracted people from all over. We move forward with hosting a Trinity Winter Market, on the first Saturday of each month. What other ways do you imagine us at Trinity bearing God’s love into our neighborhood and community?

We have moved our second service to ten-thirty in the morning, to create an entire hour of Faith Formation for all. The group of adults (and some youth) that gathers has learned all about the Episcopal Church. I will begin Education for Ministry (EfM) on Friday mornings very soon. Our Sunday school for children continues as well during the time in between. Thank you to those adults who show up for our youngest ones.

We continue with wonderful work in the community: hosting GIFTS in our Ortmayer Hall, contributing to ECHO, delivering Meals on Wheels, sponsoring birthday parties at St. Elizabeth’s, providing our facility for recovery meetings, and so much more. A question that remains before us is: how do we offer our Ortmayer Hall to the community once GIFTS moves into their own building?

Our worship continues to give glory to God, in music, word, and silence. We offer two services of Holy Communion on Sunday mornings, and one on Wednesday morning. The changing seasons, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, give us ample opportunity to experience the vast expanse of our Prayer Book and other authorized texts. We continue to grow in our musical abilities and repertoire, and our choir and acoustic musicians offer so much variety.

Vestry Report (Ministry Review)8 Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Report 2015

by Senior Warden Keith Steinbeck

Key Vestry Accomplishments: Continued commitment to vestry leadership development through shared

leadership roles. Vestry meeting leadership is shared so that each person leads a meeting in a 12-month period. Also a 3-member team is responsible in creating the meeting agenda in coordination with the Priest-in-Charge and the Senior Warden. A Vestry member rotates the responsibility of leading Compline at the end of the meeting. This practice was suggested at a previous Diocesan Leadership meeting in 2012 and has been well received in developing leadership.

Continued community awareness of what Trinity has to offer to members of our community. Events included Trinity Pancake Supper, Trinity’s doors were open with tours during the Janesville Downtown Development event, Trinity Country Fair and Market in September, and our annual Lessons and Carols Service in December.

A Trinity Winter Market has been established for the first Saturday in the months of November, December, January, February, and March. For our first Winter Market on November 5, vendors from Janesville and Beloit areas have signed up to participate.

For another year, Trinity has been home for the GIFTS Men’s Shelter Resource Center.

Hosted a visit from Bishop Steven Miller the first Sunday of October.

Voted to try a new Worship and Life-long Faith Formation (formerly Christian Formation). Sunday Holy Communion worship services are at 8am and 1030am. Life-long Faith Formation begins at 915am. The goal of this new time schedule is to increase the number of participants for Christian Formation classes.

Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes, Sharon Grover, and Margaret “Maggie” Bostwick attended the Diocesan Convention representing the Vestry. Mark Karrels and Rick Lutes represented our parish at this same meeting held on October 7 & 8.

To prepare for audits, Sr. Warden Keith Steinbeck gathered all the records for Trinity’s Johnson Bank Building Fund account. These records were reviewed in it’s entirety, approved, and is reviewed monthly. All financial and bank account reports are and continue to be reviewed by the Vestry and the Finance Committee on a monthly basis.

A new series of worship services with schedule adjustments were offered during 2016 Holy Week.

Future Challenges: Review Church buildings for updates Increase Church membership by 10% promoting that Trinity Episcopal Church is

a church for ALL. Review previous use and develop new ways to utilize Ortmayer Hall. Update Trinity’s Facebook page to help promote our church and events to people

outside of Trinity. Preserving our heritage by reviewing all contents of the Trinity Heritage Room

and the Trinity Library.


Junior Warden’s ReportPhil Whitford

Key Accomplishments:1. Thanks to Richter Electric, we now have LED lights throughout the main floor of

the church.2. Thanks to Paul Benish we have a new floor in the Library as well.3. We bought 15 round tables for Ortmayer Hall.4. New gutters were put on the garage and we touched up the paint too.

Future Challenges:1. Tuck pointing all buildings2. Clean windows in Ortmayer Hall

Statistics Advent 2015 through All Saints 2016Compiled by Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes

Baptisms (2)Edward MummEmmaleigh Dawn LaMae Guernsey

Weddings (0)

Confirmation and Received (0)

Burials (8)Jeanne M GodarAlan Charles VogelAnthony “Tony” LongtinCharles Luckow PemberJayne M ThomasLeonard GriffithKathleen Ann LundDaniel Adamany

New PeopleThe Rev. Peter and Janet IrvineWendi Mogensen, Ronan, Raanan, Ranae, EmilieCindy MooreKatie and Steve Mumm, EddyDylan ThomasDebbie MaherLundberg Family

People who have moved or we no longer seePaul and Pam Benish moved to MadisonGail and Tom Heiting moved to Reedsburg


OthersJean Hadden has moved to HuntingtonJohn Holcomb has moved to Huntingon

The average attendance on the four key Sundays, 1st Sunday in Advent , 1st Sunday in Lent, Easter Sunday including the Easter Vigil, and Pentecost Sunday is 97.

101 Services of Holy Communion on Sundays and principle feasts, 48 Services of Holy Communion on Wednesdays,4 Morning Prayer on Wednesdays,1 Advent Lessons and Carols.In Lent, 5 services of Compline, 1 Service of Darkness, 1 Maundy Thursday, 1 Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday.9 Services of Compline at Vestry meetings, and 1 service of Holy Communion at Vestry retreat.2 Vespers services at Cedar Crest.4 Anointing at the Time of Death.1 Pet Blessing, with 12 animals and 17 people.Communion was brought to people in the hospital or in their homes 15 times serving 36 people.

Music & Worship CommitteeChoir: Thelma Wilcox THREE Accomplishments:

1. The Choir provided special music at the 9:30 service either three or four times each month from September to June. They also sang for several special services.

2. The Choir presented its annual service of Lessons and Carols on the last Sunday of Advent.

3. Several Choir members are now acting as Cantors for the Psalms throughout the year.

THREE THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. We would like to add more members in the Choir, particularly in the soprano and

alto sections.2. As always, we will plan to continue to improve on our musical skills.

Acoustic Music: Katie Cossman – No Report

Worship – Sharon GroverThis year, with guidance from our Priest-in-Charge, Kathy Monson Lutes, the Vestry divided the work of the parish into commissions, or committees. We were asked to take on leadership roles in one of these committees, giving consideration to our gifts and passions. I chose the Worship Committee because of my love for the framework of the liturgy, as found in the Book of Common Prayer, and for the peace and spirituality that flows from this sense of common prayer.

Under Rev. Kathy’s direction, the Worship Committee has taken on these tasks:


● Rev. Kathy distributed a music-in-worship survey in an effort to determine how parishioners feel about the way that music is, or can be, incorporated into our worship services at Trinity. The Vestry considered the results and agreed there were no surprises in the survey results.

● Guided by the lessons, psalm, and gospel appointed for the day, Rev. Kathy selects the hymns for our Sunday Eucharist and welcomes input from anyone in the parish.

● In an effort to “regularize” the Sunday Eucharist according to the seasons of the church year, we have discontinued what were called “Praise Sundays.” The acoustic musicians that made up the Praise Band, have been invited to join with other acoustic musicians to provide music one Sunday per month, using the service music chosen for the season and the hymns selected for that Sunday, inserting their choice of offertory and communion music.

● Rev. Kathy conducted a liturgy training session for those who participate in making our services so wonderful: Altar Guild, Lectors, Ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers. Acolytes had a separate session with Rev. Kathy and Beth Mullen.

● Perhaps the biggest change in worship this year, is the time of the second service on Sunday. After much discussion, conversation with others, and prayer, the Vestry agreed with Rev. Kathy to change the time from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in an effort to encourage participation in Christian Formation by all parishioners.

Looking ahead:● Those of us fortunate to attend the Diocese of Milwaukee Convention Eucharist,

were treated to an amazing group of acoustic musicians playing the hymns and providing service music. We know we have this talent in our own parish and we are hopeful that we can engage more of our musicians, growing and expanding into new musical areas.

● We also look forward to establishing a regular schedule of services based on the Taizé style of worship and music.

Worship – Rev. Kathy Monson LutesWe continue to observe the Church Year during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and the Sundays after, Lent, Easter, Pentecost and the Sundays after, also called Ordinary Time. We have rhythm and balance. Our prayers are earnest and honest, and our music is uplifting and inspiring. We gather around the altar to break bread together, as we look into one another's eyes and see Jesus. We gather around the tables in Ortmayer hall and our kitchen tables to break bread together as we acknowledge God's presence in every aspect of our shared lives. We are sent into the world equipped and empowered to do the work God calls us to do, the work of healing and reconciliation.

Some parts of the liturgical year are fuller than others, especially Advent and Lent – Holy Week. Thank you to the Altar Guild, ushers, Eucharistic ministers and Eucharistic visitors, acolytes, for all the hours you put in dreaming and doing.

Thank you to the choir and acoustic musicians for your hard work. Our lives of worship continue to be enriched by your dedication to excellence. We are moving to a more 12 Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Report 2015

blended and broad instrumental and acoustic offering. Our goal is to invite and include vocal and instrumental musicians in all of our worship services, using old and new musical resources, including unaccompanied singing. Trinity is a singing congregation, we are a very musical group, and our potential is broad and deep. In the next year, I would like to add some Taize’ prayer and song into our worshipping lives. If you are curious, please check out http://www.taize.fr/en

Lay MinistriesAcolytes/Servers – Beth MullenThree Accomplishments:

1. Continued to email reminders to acolytes one week in advance of serving2. Recruited new acolytes3. Held a meeting and training session at the end of August 2016

Three Dreams:1. Cleaning of the robes and maintaining better organization of them2. Promoting some acolytes to replace upcoming graduates and replacing those

being promoted3. More meetings and training sessions

Altar Guild – Paula DeRubeisKey Accomplishments:

1. Four teams share the responsibility of setting up and cleaning up after the Eucharist.

2. The teams take care of cleaning the sanctuary, sacristy and other assigned jobs.3. All linens are maintained by the altar guild.

Goals met:1. Over 150 services covered during the year.2. Major sorting and sifting and reorganization of sacristy and attic. Still a work in

progress.

Future Challenges:1. Add new members to our ranks. Men are also welcome.2. Meet together on a more regular basis for training and fellowship.3. Work with Rev. Kathy to assure we are meeting her needs.

Eucharistic Visitor – Linda AdamsTHREE Accomplishments:

1. We took communion to 24 members, along with the Word of God. These members are not able to come to church.

2. We give them a connection to us, through the Eucharistic Visitor.3. We take healing and love with us when we go, and return with the same love and

healing for ourselves.

THREE THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. To have health and healing in our lives so we are not sick and able to come to

church.2. To have a volunteer or two.3. To continue this ministry of healing and love for God's people.


http://www.taize.fr/en

Lay Readers & Prayers of the People – Linda WatersKey Accomplishments:

1. Scheduled Lay Readers and POP Readers each week (52 weeks).2. Scheduled Readers for special services during Holy Week & Christmas.3. Worked diligently to honor requests such as vacations, service preferences and

availability.

Dreams for next year:1. Get additional readers for each service. 2. Send most readings by email when possible to save on postage.

Ushers – Warren SmithWe are always in need of additional ushers. Remember the importance of this role. It should be considered an honor to be someone who greet the members and the new persons to our parish. Please volunteer as you are able. We promise you it will be rewarding. Your responsibilities require only a short introduction. All parish members are eligible. Next time you come to church, please thank the Usher(s) for serving in this ministry.

Faith FormationSunday Morning Adult – Rev. Kathy Monson LutesSunday morning this fall we have been learning about being Episcopalian. For many this has been a refresher course, for some this has been new information. I think for all it has been fun. Please come and have some coffee and donuts, and learn some stuff!

EFM – Rev. Kathy Monson LutesEducation for Ministry (EfM) is a certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has assisted more than 80,000 participants in discovering and nurturing your call to learning and Christian service. EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with your experiences of the world as you study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. You commit to one year at a time, completing EfM over four years. You may take four years consecutively, or one year at a time, it is up to you. The EfM website is here

Youth – Jenna Elliott and/or Yvonne Sanchez – No Report

Children – Kim and/or Julie – No Report

LibraryMaggie BostwickTHREE Accomplishments:

1. During the past year the Ortmayer Library had hardwood flooring installed thanks to the generosity of Paul Benish.

2. The Library continues to add and update its collection and contribute books to Salvation Army and the AAUW.

3. Continue to offer its clean and nicely decorated facilities for classes, meetings, and outside groups.


http://efm.sewanee.edu/

THREE THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. Combine its resources with the Heritage Room to provide books and technical

support, as well as historic documents to provide Trinity members with history and knowledge of the church’s past.

2. New windows are an ongoing dream.3. Continue to have fundraisers to provide needed updates.

Heritage RoomRev. Kathy Monson LutesThe Heritage Room is about preserving the artifacts of our history at Trinity. The Heritage room is located in the undercroft (lower level) of the church building.

FellowshipChristian Café – Mark KarrelsKey Accomplishments:

1. Provided breakfast between Sunday services on the first Sunday of month September thru May

2. Expanded menu

Future Challenges:1. See more 10:30 members coming early to enjoy a warm meal and friendly

conversation2. Invite our local neighborhood residents to join us3. Become financially sustaining through good will offerings instead of relying on

Diocesan funding. Should the Milwaukee Diocese buy us breakfast once a month??

Helpers: Jim Schultz, Phil and Monte Whitford, Jack & Jutta Terry, Gene DeRubeis, Billy Bostwick , Mark & Luke Karrels

Coffee Hour – Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes – No Report

Contemplative Prayer – Betty GilbertWe meet at 1PM on Thursdays at different member’s homes. We start with20 minutes of meditation followed by the reading and discussion of a spiritual book.We are presently reading "Celtic Christian Spirituality."The Contemplative Prayer group is an ecumenical group who are interested inCentering and or Contemplative Prayer. The group was started by Deacon Don Kulmanof Trinity. We presently have 10 members, 4 of whom are members of Trinity.If you are interested in learning more please call Betty Gilbert at 608-756-4682.

Knitting & Crocheting – Rita LynesKey Accomplishments:

1. Group meets on Thursdays at 8:30 am at Mocha Moment.2. Prayer shawls are knit or crocheted with prayers and love, prayed over by the

group and presented with a prayer card. If you know anyone who needs comfort from a prayer shawl, let the group know.


3. Baby blankets for Haiti are worked on individually or with the group and are left in a designated box in the church

4. Group members also work on personal projects and teach each other and new members knitting and crocheting; and occasionally other crafts.

5. Friendship, camaraderie, field trips, brunches6. Knitting is not required. Anyone can attend just to visit and have coffee.

Goals Met:1. This group is growing and consists of multiple generations2. We have completed many prayer shawls and baby blankets3. Field trips are taken occasionally to yarn shops in other areas. These trips also

include lunch and lots of fun.4. Ongoing sharing and learning of new skills and patterns.

Future Challenges:1. Always a need for more shawls and especially baby blankets2. Mothers in Haiti are so accustomed to this ministry that they look forward to

receiving their new blanket whenever a child is born, and wait for the blankets to arrive if none are available at the time; goal is to have enough blankets donated so that there is never a shortage on the Haiti end. These blankets are used as an incentive to encourage new Mom’s to bring their baby to the clinic. I have been told that we “are famous in the Diocese” for this ministry and that Trinity is the only one doing this.

Other:This ministry began March 17, 2007. We started in Ortmayer Hall with just a few members. We now meet at Mocha Moment, where it is easier for newcomers outside of the Trinity family to join us. In addition, there are some baby blanket knitters who work from home.

Note: Knitting was originally an apprenticed trade for men. New members, including men, are encouraged to contact Rita Lynes, 756-3577. Knit and crochet lessons happily provided. In addition, there are several non-Trinity members who regularly participate in this group. All are welcome.

Those participating:Adel Smith Bonnie Lehoski Emily RileyJane Syme Madison Schultz Louise AustinMadelynn Schultz Paula DeRubeis Marlene RoesslerMichel Lattomus Rita Lynes Rebecca WallendalRev. Kathy Monson Lutes

Yvonne Sanchez Samantha Erickson

Susan Hunt-Wulkowicz

Linda Waters

Order of St. Luke – Warren & Adel SmithKey Accomplishments:

1. Pray during communion every third Sunday.2. Pray daily for everyone on prayer list.

Future Goals:1. Provide soup and bread during lent and a prayer service.


Prayer Chain – Lyda Holz – No Report

Misson ECHO – Anne WankeKey Accomplishments:

1. Much needed delivery, unloading, and office space was added due to an anonymous donation.

2. The addition of a forklift and pallet jack eased the unloading of heavy cases of food.3. ECHO served 2,388,582 meals as of Aug. 2016, which is up 4%.4. Unduplicated households served 2% at 2,742. Senior Stock boxes given is up

8%.5. Lodging is up 20%. This includes emergency lodging, homeless prevention and

rent assistance. Some of this is covered by grants. $182,959.60 YTD expense for housing. $33,348.87 was sent to landlords.

6. YTD Income from churches and community groups is $67,722.84.7. Grant Income YTD $86,049.

Future Goals:1. Pray actively for ECHO, the volunteers, staff and clients2. Increase of short term volunteers for:

a. Special eventsb. Help at the pantryc. Donating foodd. Volunteering to host a meal at Trinitye. Taking food from barrel to the echo pantry

3. Increase financial support; it takes much money to help people remain in their homes and it takes time to help them get back to being financially independent

4. Jail chaplaincy Sunday is scheduled for November 27

First Fruits – $799 was donated to Madison Elementary in 2015-2016.

GIFTS – Frank ScottTHREE Accomplishments:Trinity provides homeless men shelter and food four weeks each year. In 2016, those weeks were/will be July 10 through July 24, 2016 and November 27 through December 11, 2016. In addition, Trinity provided shelter for the men one week in August and other churches supplied overnight, intake and meals responsibilities.

Trinity’s Ortmayer Hall has been the site used by GIFTS Resource Center for the past few years. This space allows GIFTS to provide services to homeless men to enable the men to become productive members of society.

Trinity’s participation in GIFTS allows all of our congregation members to actually live out the command we hear at the end of mass every Sunday: “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”.

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We dream that GIFTS will purchase their own facility and move the Resource Center to that new facility.

We dream that the new GIFTS facility will be able to house the homeless men so the men have a permanent and structured living environment and Ortmayer can be used for Trinity’s particular needs.

We dream that the Members of Trinity will continue the strong support of the GIFTS ministry by continuing to support the overnight, intake, breakfasts and suppers responsibilities that will be required at the new GIFTS building.

Jail Chaplaincy Toy Drive – Anne WankeRock County Jail Chaplaincy wrapped and mailed over 575 toys/gifts to children of Rock County prisoners last December. Each child got at least one gift, labeled from the person incarcerated. Many small children are living with other relatives or in foster care while their parents are in jail. The gift they receive may be the only one they get. This has been reported to the committee by the recipients in past years. I means so much to them.

Trinity has been so generous in donating gifts, wrapping paper, gift tags and money for mailing. The committee mails gifts all over the U. S.

This year the toy Sunday will be earlier than usual: Sunday, November 27. Toys may be brought to the church ahead of that day. Any money given may be made out to: Jail Chaplaincy of Rock County. Toy Shop Wrapping will be on Tuesday, November 29 at the Salvation Army.

This year, let us concentrate on gifts for the very young: three and under. We have a lot of them. However, anything you donate is welcome. We can always use stickers and wrapping paper.Last year, Trinity donated over 75 toys. Let's get to 100 items this year.Jail Chaplain – The Rev. Peter Irvine has joined the Jail Chaplain team.

Lazarus House – Dick LynesThe Lazarus Foundation is an outreach opportunity partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and supported in part locally by Trinity Episcopal Church - Janesville. Our primary mission for the last fifteen years – safe, affordable housing for homeless individuals in recovery - is ongoing, for which we thank you for your continued prayers and support. Since October 1st of 2015, the Lazarus Foundation providing over 1,440 “shelter nights” for the community (a ‘shelter night’ is where one person is actually in residence for a 24-hour period) and over 750 hours of professional Case Management for our residents and former residents. Two former residents have left for their own apartments (we’re still working ‘aftercare’ with them). Two prospective residents failed to qualify and two new residents qualified. We have, as of this date, four residents. There is one prospect in the current “interview process” at this time.

At the present time, the Lazarus Foundation has approximately $6,100.00 cash assets and $77,289.00 capital assets. We anticipate an income from rent receipts of $1,380.00 in 4th Quarter 2016 with expenditures estimated at $5,820.00 (includes quarterly insurance premium). Financial help during this time of year is essential.18 Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Report 2015

Our 2016 Major Financial Needs somewhat covered by Rent Income:1. House Payments - $9,600.00 (Diocese of Milwaukee)2. General Utilities (Power, Gas, Water) - $6,200.00

Our 2016 Major Financial Needs NOT covered by Rent Income:1. Professional Case Manager & Life Skills Coordinator- $7,250.00 (roughly

700/hrs per year at 35% normal rate)2. Miscellaneous Utilities (House Telephone, Cable TV) - $984.003. Appliances (new & replacement) and General Maintenance - $2,560.004. Insurance (Property & Liability) - $4,400.00

Lazarus House Data - September 2014 thru September 2016 (24 months): 7 - Residents housed during period 2 - "Successful Completions" (moved out and are still working, sober, etc.) 1 - "Unsuccessful Completions" (left because they didn’t want to live in a ‘structured’ environment or abide by House Rules) 1 - Relapse 3 - "Current" Residents (1 employed full-time, 1 employed part-time, 1 on disability' with occasional work income)

The 'addictions recidivism rate' for Lazarus residents during this period was 14%. Relapse Average for area 'on their own' programs (no supervision) is 89%. "Not Following the Rules" area average rate is 40%. National relapse average for 'supervised' programs is 62-73% (based on whose data you look at). "Not following program rules (non-relapse)" is generally not recorded nationally. Locally, we're seeing 25-60% "Non-Relapse" Rules Violations within the various agencies that help the homeless.

We have been operating on a reduced budget of less than $27,000 a year due to the rough economy; our collected rents (when residents are actually able to pay rent) have been barely enough to make the house payments and maybe some of the utilities. We rely on individual and corporate donations, religious organization donations and grants for the case management, insurance, minor repairs and other basic resident needs. Our income over the last few years has not been enough to improve our facility or add any additional support services for the community. Rising facility operations costs are the ‘budget killers’ as utility and fuel prices begin to rise again, plus insurance coverage continues to become more costly although we have had no claims.

One of the ‘Real World Issues’ that we learn, while we continue to research our options for funding, is that there were no other long-term facilities in the area like ours, unless the individual has a GOOD insurance plan or ample financial resources (there are costly private for-profit facilities available). The ‘government’ facilities we reviewed (all ‘short term’ 3-30 days) seem to be more like ‘holding areas’, without really understanding the mental-health issues or fully addressing all the aspects of addictions (plus, they’re full). We did find that Chicago and some other major metropolitan areas have faith-based facilities that do great work with persons having ‘dual-diagnoses’ of addictions and mental health issues, but they’re also severely ‘stretched’ financially in addition to being too far away. In short, it appears that 19 Trinity Episcopal Church Annual Report 2015

we’re the only non-profit ministry of our kind in Wisconsin and, sadly, one of the very few in the country.

We cherish the ongoing support from the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church. Without your prayers and continued moral and financial support, our mission would be immensely difficult. With your help, this important and very necessary outreach to the community can continue and even grow.

"That where there is despair, I may bring hope" - St. Francis of Assisi

Lazarus Foundation, Inc., has been granted exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c) 3, and contributions to such an entity are tax deductible.

Marketing – Keith SteinbeckACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. Advertising of events and special programs at Trinity in the past 12 months2. Campaign to increase Community awareness of Trinity Episcopal Church and

our programs3. Re-start of the “Save the Date” mailings.4. Continued updating of Trinity’s Web Site (Thank You, Dick Lynes!)5. Continued utilization of Facebook and social media.

MARKETING MATERIALS UTILIZED:Posters, “Save the Date” postcards, Press Releases to local media, including all of the local newspapers.Trinity’s Internet Web Page, Facebook

THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. Continue creative marketing ideas thus increasing the awareness of Trinity

Episcopal Church in Janesville and Rock County.2. Partner with outside organizations showcasing the history of Trinity Episcopal

Church and it’s long history in Janesville.3. Increase the attendance at special events such as Lessons & Carols, Trinity

Country Market & Fair, St. Francis Pet Blessings, Holy Week Services, and future special events.

4. Educate the importance and functionality of the Trinity Prayer Labyrinth, and its presence in Janesville and Rock County.

Meals-On-Wheels – Marty Scott (Looking for a replacement)THREE Accomplishments:

1. Delivered 120 hot meals to homebound Janesville residents.2. Trinitarians came together, volunteered and shared time together after the

task.3. Trinitarians brought friendship and communication to homebound folks.

THREE THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. Find a new coordinator for this outreach.2. Get more people involved.3. Stay involved in this outreach and get back to two weeks of service, twice a

year.


St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home – Marlene RoesslerTHREE Accomplishments:

1. Make residents feel appreciated.2. Recognize their special day of birth.3. Let the residents know that someone cares about them even if they don’t have

any close relatives or friends.

THREE THINGS WE DREAM ABOUT FOR THE NEXT YEAR:1. We hope to continue this program for the coming year.2. We are always open for new suggestions as to how we can improve this

outreach program.3. I have been very appreciative of Jackie Wood’s help with this program and I

hope that she will continue to help me when she can.

Website – Dick LynesKey Accomplishments:

1. Continuing Trinity Web Pages format and content overhaul2. Upgrades for ‘Mobile Phone/Tablet Access’ – IOS, Google and Android3. Upgrade to JQuery 3.0 (a cross-platform JavaScript library designed to simplify

the client-side scripting of HTML) for user security.4. Ongoing revisions of “Spam Mail” filters (Currently our email system ‘traps’

upwards of 200 pieces of potential “spam” each day and review for trapped ‘legitimate’ mail is done on a daily basis).

Goals Met:1. Web Page format upgrades and continuing content delivery overhaul. 2. Keeping “Volunteer Schedules” information updated. 3. Keeping “Spam Mail” at a minimum

Future Challenges:1. Completion of website content in coordination with Trinity Marketing

Committee2. Keeping web pages current as timely information is not always transferred to

the webmaster.3. ‘RSS’ feed implementation

Other:1. Since November of 2015, our main website has averaged about 460 visits per

day from over 100 countries (including almost 1.3 MILLION ‘Hits’ - a ‘Hit’ is a request to a web server for a file).

2. Our Online Photo Album has averaged about 270 visits per day.

Webmaster – Dick LynesFacebook Page Co-Administrators – Dick Lynes & Keith SteinbeckTwitter Feed Administrator – Dick Lynes

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Finance Committee – Dan HeereyKey Duties and accomplishments As Charged By Vestry:

Review Insurance policies, coverage’s, and obtain insurance renewal bids; Review Lucile Wells Trust Investment Fund investment performance; and Recommend Annual Parish Operating Budget to Vestry. Review periodic parish financial statements and report thereon to vestry. Review and complete preparation of annual internal control questionnaire for

submission to Diocese in connection with its financial review of parish records and processes.

Administer Trinity Gift Acceptance Policy (GAP). Resource to Vestry on Endowment Fund Investment and Spending Policies. Calculate annually “Spendable Income” available for Operating Budget from

Endowment Funds, in accordance with the Endowment Fund Spending Policy Review investment performance of Trinity and Egelston Memorial Endowment

Funds. Obtain investment consultant recommendations and assure Endowment Fund

compliance with the Trinity Endowment Fund Investment Policy, and report to Vestry thereon.

Evaluate Trinity’s Investment Advisor’s service and ongoing investment advice. Assist with parish year round Stewardship programs, as assigned by Vestry. Resource to Parish, Vestry, and Treasurer in financial and planned giving

related matters.

Upcoming FC meetings:December 2016: Meet with Endowment Funds Investment advisor; and January 2017: Determine endowment fund “spendable income”; propose 2017 annual operating budget.

CHALLENGE:YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED AS A MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:The Parish Finance Committee is open to all interested Parish members. If you have an interest in learning more about the Finance Committee, would like to participate in the finances of the parish or become involved in any way, please contact Rev. Kathy, Dan Heerey or any member of the Finance Committee.

Trinity Finance Committee members who served since the last annual meeting of Nov. 1, 2015:Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes Keith SteinbeckMark Karrels

Frank ScottDavid DaanePaul Benish

Dick LynesAdel SmithDan Heerey (Chair)

Jim Macdonald

Stewardship – No Representative – No Report

Trinity Country Fair – Sharon GroverIn order to have some fun working together, to make ourselves more visible in our neighborhood, and to raise some money for the G.I.F.T.S. Men’s Shelter, Rev. Kathy


suggested we hold a country fair. The Vestry agreed that this was a good idea and on Saturday, September 10, Ortmayer Hall was transformed into a bazaar-like atmosphere, complete with pumpkins, hay bales, and other seasonal decorations.

The Fair featured the following: Food--pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, water, and lemonade. All of the food was donated by a variety of Trinity members and friends. Bake Sale--lots of yummy treats donated by Trinity members Honey and Popcorn sales Knitted items Christmas shop Silent auction Book sale Miscellaneous items for sale Fabulous games for kids, including a cupcake walk Music to keep us all entertained

Many thanks to all who worked so hard and donated so much to make this event a successful fund-raising and community-building event, especially, Anne Wanke, Beth Mullen, John Owen, Maggie Bostwick, Anne Abram, Marilyn Heerey, Jenna Elliott, Dylan Thomas, Keith Steinbeck, Yvonne Sanchez, Ken Schlegel, Jenny Tschudy, Adel Smith, Deb Albright, Dane Albright, Kathy Monson Lutes, and Bill Bostwick. We collected almost $2,800 from the Country Fair.

Lucile Wells Scholarship – Martha McHughKey Accomplishments:

1. Gave out approximately $44,000 in scholarships in the last year. 2. Lucile Wells Committee met with the trust fund administrator and manager of the

funds to get an update as to how the trust is doing. 3. There were four new scholarship applicants last fall.

Future Challenges:1. The Lucile Wells Committee to continue to meet annually with BMO bank to

review the trust.2. Encourage parishioners who are seeking post high school education to apply for

the scholarship.3. Continue to guide applicants through the Lucile Wells Scholarship process

Treasurer’s Report, Financial NotesSee next two pages.


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