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Christ Church Cathedral
Executive Committee Meeting
May 10, 2010

The Dean opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. of the Executive Committee of Christ Church Cathedral.  Present were Dean Munroe, Canon DeVine, Senior Warden Burt Hansen, Treasurer Susan Forrest, Clerk Susan Walbridge; Roland Holstead, Price Ray, Mark Giddings, José Reyes, Mary Wood, Mark Betsher  and Peter Beardsley.

1. Dean Munroe opened with prayer and meditation, talked about Confirmation and Holy Communion, and showed us excerpts from the movie Places in the Heart and concluded with prayer.
2. Minutes of the Executive Meeting of March 8, 2010: upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the last meeting were unanimously accepted.
3. Susan Forrest reviewed the March report.  Susan reported pledges are ahead of schedule due in part to a large prepayment and reception of Trustee Endowment payment, and we had less expenses.
4. Loaves and Fishes.

Further discussion took place on whether Loaves and Fishes would stay at the Cathedral.  Options were discussed as follows:  1.  one meal or two meals and various activities; 2. leaving the Cathedral; and 3. if Loaves and Fishes were to leave, what would we do with the space.
The following comments were made:
      Wonderful ministry;
      Loitering;
Might be necessary to move;
      Ministry of community as important as food;
      Christ Church Cathedral a great location;
      Keep in downtown if they want to move if it is best for them;
      Make space available to other groups;
      Christ Church Cathedral has a good relationship with Loaves and Fishes;
      City is not in favor of Loaves and Fishes at Christ Church Cathedral;
      Problems with drug deals, prostitution and one serious fight;
      Keep here, people need to eat, we care about brothers and sisters;
      Suggested that volunteers speak at an Adult Forum about their experiences.
More to be discussed at the next Executive Committee meeting.

1. Ten Executive Committee Goals for 2010

Discussion took place concerning the 10 specific goals for 2010.

1. Prayer list, Dean Munroe asked for any connections.  A couple of people had received comments.
2. Supporting Jose – Application was submitted on April 1, 2010.  Received letter stating that process was about to start.  It will be a slow process.  It was suggested that a support group be formed to support Jose to meet once a month.
3. New Worship Service – One meeting has taken place, focus on outreach ministry may not be a worship service.  Will continue to discuss at small group level to discuss reaching different avenues.
4. Community Garden – A meeting will take place on May 24, 2010 to map out.  More discussion to follow.  Change name to “Common Garden.” Goal to begin in 2011 or sooner if possible
5. More Small Groups –Important for healthy church, rule of life – core faith.  Spend more time on this.
6. Mega Active Website/Email – José volunteered to research how to get started; possibly ask Kurt Hahn (original designer) to redesign website; look at other church websites; add sermons to the website.
7. Fellowship Meals – Sign-up sheet for small groups (8 people) to share meals once a month during the summer.
8. Church without Walls – Dean Munroe will attend a meeting on May 18, 2010.  Christ Church Cathedral will not commit to financial assistance but will be supportive of this ministry.

It was suggested at the next meeting that we start with Internal Community Integration.

1. Other Business. 
1. Organ work is progressing.
2. There is a meeting on June 10 pertaining to Pioneer Valley Project re Spanish policy for city.
2. We closed in prayer and meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

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                                                                                    Susan E. Walbridge, Clerk