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Aurora United Church

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    1. Aurora United Church

    2. 2006 Ministry Work Plans Ministry Team Proclamation Church Community Congregational Resources Teaching M&P Serving

    3. Ministry Team 2006 Goals Be BOLD in what we are called here to do Take risks toward positive change Develop and encourage new leaders Re-invent the Sunday morning experience Full Support of the Sanctuary Redevelopment project Enable spiritual growth and renewal for all ages

    4. Proclamation Worship Sanctuary/ Visual Arts Faith and the Arts

    5. Proclamation Responsibilities Oversee order of public worship, with Ministry Team Arrange for worship study and experimentation Oversee, baptism and communion: report to Council Arrange special services, speakers and pulpit supply Oversee the use and decoration of the Sanctuary

    6. Proclamation Worship Celebrate and reflect on the seasons of the Christian year Provide opportunities for lay participation in worship services Ensure lay involvement in oversight and planning for worship Support continued development of the music ministry Review current worship services and opportunities in terms of: Numbers of services, focus, frequency, timing etc. Current and future worship needs of Congregation/Community

    7. Proclamation Sanctuary & Visual Arts Provide ongoing support for worship provision of visual symbols decoration of the sanctuary Revisit the role/functions of the Committee developments in the areas of worship arts Faith and the Arts program

    8. Proclamation Faith and the Arts Expand the Hand Bell program, with possible 2nd Ensemble Repeat/enhance the Faith Alive summer camp program Develop an “I See God Too” photography program Initiate a concert series Initiate a visiting theatre program Host an ecumenical/Presbytery program to display liturgical arts, especially banners

    9. Church Community Communications Information Technology Membership/ Stewardship UCW Fall Event

    10. Church Community Communications To facilitate communications within our congregation (fostering connectedness) and outward to our community (conveying our vitality). “Tidings” Newsletter, (6) issues Advertising: newspaper, Cable TV Marketing and Promotional Projects Publishing: pamphlets, flyers Maintain Communications Centres

    11. Church Community Information Technology Re-build AUC Website (completed) Offer Congregational Website Training to promote use of website Maintain “Revelations” Church Database software

    12. Church Community Membership/Stewardship Worship Support Teams process refined New Members Course Intention Card Campaign – Mailing only this year Dinner – Youth Talent Night, Spring 2006 Reception for Confirmation Sunday Street Sale Preparation Preparations for a new directory in 2006-07

    13. Church Community UCW (2006 Planned Events) March – World Day of Prayer, Meet your Secret Pal April – Spring Rummage Sale May – Pot Luck Dinner to raise money to support education projects for Afghan women and girls. June - Kitchen Clean-up Day October - Fall Rummage Sale November – New Revised “Fall Event’ December – Christmas Stockings/Pot Luck Dinner

    14. UCW Donation Recipients AUC Health cabinet M & S Fund CHATS Transitional & Supportive Housing AUC Benevolent Fund The Women’s Centre 416, Girls Inc. Aurora Food Pantry Early Years Centre Rose of Sharon Treasures Sparrow Lake Camp Big Canoe Massey Centre

    15. Congregational Resources Property Finance Sanctuary Redevelopment Archives Capital Needs

    16. Congregational Resources Property Fridge for 2nd Floor kitchenette Refinish wainscoting and baseboard in Social Hall Follow security recommendations – camera/recorder unit ** Repair/replace chimes in organ loft Investigate new sub floor and flooring in Social Hall Relocate P.A. System cabinet to rear of Sanctuary Budget for emergency repairs for 2006 Replace the two doors at the front of the Sanctuary (future)

    17. Congregational Resources Property (continued) Repair wall crack in gallery around the north wall end window Replace steel doorframes in 2 washrooms behind Social Hall Replace ceiling in south tower Install Steel Door and frame in inner office, as per security recommendation Install emergency lighting in Founders Room Install 67” solid wrought iron fence with 2 gates on the south side of the church re: snow avalanche situation from high steel roof **

    18. Congregational Resources Property (continued) Replace vertical blinds in social hall Install 2 brass railings on chancel steps Ken Smith, and anonymous but well known helper, to repair legs on all tables in Social Hall Repair Elevator: compressor hose/fittings etc. Will Ross recommends concrete work and replacement of thresholds at Exterior Doors leading to Yonge St. Install 8 doors on 4 shelving units in the kitchen Major repairs to the social hall ceiling Evaluate Sound system in Social Hall and repair/replace – hopefully hook up the Founders Room

    19. Congregational Resources Finance Ensure quarterly reports are submitted from all accounts not handled directly by the office Prepare budget for AGM scheduled for March 2006 Contact Insurance Company to review policy Write policies surrounding any money received either as a donation or a bequest Write policies surrounding “Fund” accounts Educate the congregation regarding gift planning and ownership of assets at Aurora United Church Streamline and formalize the financial workings of AUC Prioritize capital projects for 2006

    20. Congregational Resources Sanctuary Redevelopment Objective: To develop the sanctuary within a realistic budget, ensuring that the overall project reflects and reaffirms the vision of Aurora United Church – a vision that includes our church family, our church community, and our global family.

    21. Congregational Resources Sanctuary Redevelopment Funding: examined from the perspective of practicality in the re-creation of a sanctuary which lives and breathes our spiritual journey Consulting: will intensify the two remaining architects who are helping the Committee in its further exploration of the vision of AUC Recommending: one architectural firm will be a priority, and this firm shall be deemed to be capable of transforming our vision into a tangible and exciting place of celebration Communicating: with the congregation regularly will be a further priority, and will be attained by means of Congregational meetings and other effective forms of communication to ensure openness and clarity in the ongoing process

    22. Congregational Resources Archives Providing acid free storage Organize, date, and arrange storage of photographs. Organize, date, and arrange storage of UCW materials Decide on retention of Committee Minutes Decision needed re division of Business files and Archives

    23. Congregational Resources Capital Needs Campaign

    24. Teaching Adult Education Children’s Education Labyrinth Teen Confirmation

    25. Teaching Adult Education Support Ruth in ongoing Adult education courses throughout the year. Make available training for a youth leader at 5 Oaks or other location. Make available other training where needed (eg Parish Nursing)

    26. Teaching Childrens’ Education Support Mark & Ruth with Kool Kid Kapers Support Ruth in the various needs and costs from Sunday School Support Scouting at AUC and supply badges, scarves and awards Support Ruth and Mark in dramatic productions throughout the year. Keep the library up to date. Welcoming picnic planned for September 10th Support Ruth with “Thank You’s” to teachers and other volunteers Support mid-week groups (Dimensions) Maintain TV’s , VCR’s and other equipment for use in Sunday School Send out follow-up welcome letter to children after their Baptism. Make available Christian Books for sale in Social Hall

    27. M&P

    28. M&P Provide a supportive and remedial milieu regarding staff and ministry needs Listen to and deal with complaints as they arise Perform Staff evaluations Provide a tool of service per the direction of Church Council Host workshop on the issue of job harassment Offer assistance in Parish Nurse Project

    29. Serving Outreach Bereavement Support Parish Nursing

    30. Serving Outreach: “To inform, empower and enable the members of our congregation – to reach out to individuals and families of Aurora United Church, to our community and to our world”

    31. Serving Projects Correspondence Outreach Bulletin Board Communications Liaison Bereavement Support Bereavement Visiting Home Visiting Advent Service Support Nursing Home Visitation Transportation Parent Nursing Ministry Benevolent Fund Seniors’ Sunday Mobility Foundation Eye Glasses Minute for Mission Interfaith Sunday Christmas Dinner If I had a Million Dollars Community Kitchen Food Baskets

    32. 2006 AUC Council Advocate Elders Proclamation: Colleen Abbott Church Community: Vacant Congr. Resources: Crawford Heritage Teaching: Rosanne Rose Serving: Bruce Corbett M&P: Bob McNeely Other Members Presbytery Reps (2 out of 3): Carol Rose Kudelka Peter Abbott Rupert Ray Trustee Rep: (Vacant) Treasurer: Julie Belgue Elders-At-Large Steve Falk (C) Linda McNally Barb Suddard Murray Hall Dean Antonakes Debra Hilliard Ministry Team John Smith Ruth Noble Mark Ruhnke

    34. 2006 AGM PowerPoint Presented by: AUC Communications Committee Layout/Graphics/Dynamic effects developed by:

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