Council Summary
Council met via Zoom on Thursday, April 16th to conduct church business. Our financial situation is changing slowly as we make month by month adjustments. Our priority remains to maintain staff and provide worship opportunities, and face to face contacts through the internet. Nate and the Council are open to suggestions from the Congregation on ways we can enrich our life “separate but together”.
Read below more details of our meeting.
Linda Young, Moderator
Nate reviewed Easter Week services. We noted that the videos are improving and are pleased that Jacob has taken over editing in order to free Nate for pastoral duties. Nate is doing phone call “visitations”. This was an opportunity to reflect on Nate’s change in job focus during this unusual time. There has had to be a shift toward learning technology. We are grateful he’s a fast learner. He will be taking a week study leave in the next few weeks.
Elena’s, Financial Secretary reported that pledge checks are beginning to come in via mail. Contributions toward the RIP Medical Debt Relief totaled $3,155 for ACC. Capital Campaign pledges are continuing to come in.
Randy’s Treasurer Report showed that we are “year to date” favorable, However the financial effects of the Covid-19 are yet to show up significantly.
o The only Board that is spending money is the Board of Missions which is continuing to pay out its commitments to GRIP, PSR, Jubilee, and Heifer.
o The Board of Endowment has given their OK to ACC deferring monthly payments on the Solar Loan during our confinement.
o Payments have been made on the remainder of the Landscaping work.
Care Clusters: Captains reported in that most people are being contacted either by phone or email weekly. Each cluster is a little different, some sharing their “coping” and inspirations during this time.
Face Mast Project: Sara reviewed the activity from the beginning of the project. A chunk of the first 80 masks went to Richmond Food Pantry and the Souper Center staff and volunteers. The next 85 masks have been distributed and 170 masks went to the prison hospital in Vacaville.
Sign for the Front of the Church – to hang on balcony over steps is being designed by Elena and a mock up of paper will be hung this month so we can see how it would look before we give a go-ahead on production. The bulk of the money for this project has been designated already.
The Financial Advisory Committee continues to work with Linda on developing our response to the needs of the currently closed schools that provide rental income to ACC. Any adjustments will need to be done monthly as information and needs are changing rapidly. All the schools and the Church have applied for the Payroll Protection Plan assistance and have yet to hear the outcome. All Capital Campaign projects have been put on hold.
ACC will soon give members and friends an opportunity to give online. Jacob has met with Randy, Elena, and Nate to tailor a system that works best for the church. Watch for News on How to USE via our website and our Facebook page.