By Elizabeth Nunley, Senior Warden

Jeff opened our meeting with a devotion, inviting us to practice slowing down in order to hear from God.  We then received an update from Jared Danford, chair of the Building Exploratory Committee.  This committee has met twice and established the purpose of the work and the responsibilities of its members.  The Committee will present a report to the vestry in June that will include an understanding of facility needs and opportunities, clear articulation of issues that warrant further study, identification of constraints, risk and efficiencies and guidance on the physical plant and facilities’ current needs that overlap with what the data is showing so that the Vestry can determine what St. B’s is being called to do as it relates to a facilities project.  The guiding principles of the Building Exploratory Committee are: Rooted in Purpose, Guided by Wisdom, Open to All, Faithful Stewards and Protecting What Matters.

Next, our treasurer, David West, updated the vestry on the current state of our budget. March giving was strong.  We are on pace for what we conservatively exerted, but still behind what we have budgeted.

Lastly, the vestry voted to charge a “Five Year Strategic Plan” Committee that will work to set goals and establish healthy systems for membership, attendance, expense levels, facilities and giving.  Tommy Stinson will chair this committee and Meghan Lucido will serve as the vestry liaison.  

Other things to note:

• John Allen will serve as Newcomers Liaison

• Jill Altom (Staff and HR Liaison) will be working to celebrate staff birthdays and find other ways to appreciate staff year round.

• The Building Exploratory Committee consists of Jared Danford, Tommy Stinson, Fr. Ed Smith, Erin Shankel, Ryon Suiter and Chip Jones.

Thank you for praying for the vestry as we are in a season of discernment, growth and deep engagement around the needs and future of our parish.  Please reach out with any questions!