2010 Annual Report by Christ Church Cathedral

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To restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel and the promotion of justice, peace and love.

Christ Church Cathedral

2010

Annual Report

within the walls of this church

From the Interim Liturgy Cathedral Music Nursery & Children Youth College Adult Education Congregational & Pastoral Care Art at the Cathedral CROSS Facilities & Bookstore Ministries & Committees Old Episcopal Burying Ground Archives Publications Finances Senior Warden Clergy & Staff Membership

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From the Interim

y the annual parish meeting, I will have been at Christ Church Cathedral for about eight months. For most clergy this would not have been a very long time, but, in my specialized vocation, it is generally about half way through my entire time with the parish. During the time of transition the life of the parish is focused in such a way that many events and happenings take place in a shorter period of time. In many ways, it is like seeing the life of the parish flash before our eyes. As is common in all times of transition some of our staff members have chosen to leave, such as, Brenda Dennis and The Rev. Bridget Coffey. This has meant we have already welcomed new staff members and their families in our midst. Margaret Christensen and The Rev. Janey Wilson have jumped in and become members of our very talented, hardworking staff and clergy. The staff of Christ Church Cathedral gives 110% on a daily basis. The vestry has also worked very hard this year to keep the parish running smoothly. They have faithfully attended meetings, involved themselves in some very difficult discussions and continued to be the leaders in the congregation. Under the wonderful leadership of Steve Specht and Billy Van Pelt this has been a very effective vestry group that cares deeply about the success and growth of Christ Church Cathedral. Our stewardship and pledging have had to be a major focus this year. As we no longer have a large endowment to draw upon, our pledging has to increase if we want to continue to have the same quality programs and staff that we have had in the past. We have had some changes in our programs and community life. The Holy Conversations took a lot of energy from the entire congregation and staff. We spoke of our community of faith in terms of things that gave us great joy and other things that broke our hearts. We envisioned the future and tried to peer into it as we call a new dean and welcome a new family. The staff and I have tried to keep a firm hand on the rudder of the boat ensuring the basic needs of the parish are being met and its programs and events are still attracting new members. I have rearranged the furniture a small bit by moving the creaky chairs that were pinching some people to the balcony and moving the chairs in the balcony (that came from the chapel at the Seminary when it closed) to the chapel. I have encouraged people to take advantage of the additional communion station on the nave level and I have moved the baptisms back to the historical fount. Not really big changes, but still, changes. Changes make all of us a little uncomfortable even if we understand why the changes have been made. We want our church to be a place of comfort and stability and changing anything in the church is a threat to that desire. These changes were made thoughtfully and deliberately. They are not change for the sake of change, but rather, to help us all understand there are different ways in which we express the same theology and celebrate the same faith and parish life. Doing it so intensely during this short time will help us better welcome the new dean and the gifts she/he will bring to this community of faith. Countless hours of work were spent researching, finding pictures, interviewing parishioners and producing the historical movie about Christ Church: Within the Walls of This Church. All of this was done so the parish could learn and share her history. Understanding what has come before helps us understand why we are the way we are today. Understanding our past helps us plan and envision our future. When we put all of the history together in one full length film many of our patterns and quirks become apparent. The idea is to find a dean who fits those patterns and quirks and finds them enjoyable and challenging. A film like this also lets everyone in on the stories of the past and the history that surrounds them. Knowing the history of a parish gives us an equal footing and equal say as to what the future might look like. While I am here, I do not want to make any changes the incoming dean may be unable to rearrange. But, I will continue to press the members of the congregation to examine their parish life and what they believe will help them be a more faithful and accessible community of faith. I have already raised the idea the pews in the church are historical, but, they are divisive. It has been my absolute privilege to serve this congregation and your Bishop. I am very excited about the rest of my time here and look forward to the rest of our time together. When I leave, I will carry with me the stories and moments that have touched my life and made me a better Christian and priest. In advance, thank you for the opportunity!

Liturgy within the walls of this church

Vergers The vergers at Christ Church Cathedral are Pat Allen, Head Verger; Jason Boling, Dale Chapman, Bill Davis, Jane Fitzpatrick, Cindy Ware, and Jim Ware. They are responsible for hospitality, the coordinating of each service held at CCC, the recruiting, training and scheduling of acolytes, lay readers, chalice bearers and intercessors. This past year, Bill Swinford, who had served as a verger for ten years, retired to spend more time traveling with his wife. Bill was presented a commemorative clock and recognized at the July 4th service. Jim Ware and Dale Chapman held a training session for acolytes; all vergers assisted with the training of lay readers, intercessors and chalice bearers. A joint meeting was held with the Altar Guild, Ushers, and Sound Operators to enhance the flow and beauty of the Sunday services. One of the highlights of the year was the visitation of the Presiding Bishop and all vergers were busy hosting and planning this

event. All vergers were needed for several funeral visitations and were available for greeting, directions, etc. Pat Allen is also the Vice President of the Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church and is responsible for the planning and coordination of the annual international conferences. She recently traveled to Cleveland to meet with the hosts of the 2011 conference and has been instrumental in the development of the 2010 conference which was held in Washington, DC at the National Cathedral. Pat Allen, Cindy Ware and Jim Ware attended the conference. The national guild offers a training course supervised by the local clergy for all vergers. Pat Allen completed the course and became a Fellow of the guild in 2004. Jason Boling completed the course and became a Fellow in 2010. All other vergers are in the process of completing the course requirements.

• Ongoing recruiting efforts continue with energy and perseverance. This has translated successfully by bringing new choristers and their families to Christ Church. The Cathedral now has twenty-three boys and thirty girls enrolled in the full chorister program. • The music ministry is a strong tool of evangelism attracting new members to Christ Church Cathedral. • The Cathedral Choirs continue to grow and revitalize themselves by learning new music and providing an ever expanding vocabulary to proclaim God’s eternal message • New hymns, service music, and choral anthems were introduced to the congregation for Sunday morning and afternoon services. • The talented Cathedral Mens Choir has continued to develop its own identity by singing several morning and afternoon services. • The boys and girls choirs continue to rotate between the 8:30 and 11:00am services allowing each choir the opportunity to attend Sunday school at least twice per month. • The Choir of Men and Boys and Cathedral Girls Choirs (fifty plus singers, chaperones, and music staff) traveled to Massachusetts and sang Eucharists at Trinity

Cathedral Music

Church and the Church of the Advent. The combined choirs also sang Evensong at St. Stephen’s Church, Cohasset. Their visit was enthusiastically received by the people and clergy of all three churches. • The Choir Guild hosted the Annual Lessons and Carols reception, choir dinners, Cathedral cake fundraisers, and the Annual Choir banquet and assisted the Canon Musician in a myriad of other tasks. • The Cathedral continued its expanded offerings of Choral Evensong services on Sunday afternoons. • George Frideric Handel’s Messiah with orchestra, soloists and choir was offered on December 4th. • The Cathedral Singers (adult mixed ensemble) sang hymns, anthems and service music throughout the summer months. • The Cathedral Choir Camp was a great success. The choristers spent five days at the Cathedral Domain in Irvine, Kentucky learning new music for the coming season and providing a dynamic way to get to know each other better in a beautiful and safe surrounding. • Several boy and girl choristers attended summer RSCM courses in Charlotte, Houston, Montreal

and New York • In August, we officially welcomed Shi-Ae Park as Assistant Cathedral Organist. Mrs. Park and her husband Jung Jin have already become an integral part of the Cathedral community. • The formation of a new choral ensemble for women Cathedral Schola was begun. Kathleen Balling will direct this choir. Dean Rutenbar asked that I share how the 20% budget cut affected the music ministry: • Eliminated Brass from Easter Sunday services • Reduced or eliminated instrumental offerings for Sunday and special services (Evensong recitals, Lessons and Carols and Christmas worship) • Reduced tunings and maintenance of the historic 1949 Holtkamp Cathedral organ. • Reduced the number of stipend Section Leaders in the Men’s Choir Acknowledgements: Special words of thanks are offered to several individuals and groups: The Choir Guild; Shi-Ae Park, Assistant Cathedral Organist; Kathleen Balling, Music Assistant; the choirs and parents for their contagious enthusiasm, dedication to musical excellence and grace; the Dean and clergy, vestry, staff and parishioners of Christ Church Cathedral.

Nursery Children Nursery We are committed to having nursery available for every worship service Christ Church Cathedral offers, as well as classes and events.

Children At Christ Church Cathedral, at least 50 volunteers make the ministries with and for children happen. On Sunday mornings, we have 4 Godly Play classes. This year we were able to hold a Diocesan training event for Godly Play. People not only came from the diocese but also from other states. Godly Play is the Montesorri approach to Christian Formation we have used for many years. This approach mirrors the aspects of the liturgy in a sacred space for the child - allowing the child to explore his/her relationship with God. We use this for children ages 3 through the 3rd grade. We are blessed this year to have Michelle Egana acting as superintendent for the Godly Play classes. Michelle checks with teachers to find out the needs of rooms. God’s Team is for children

in 4-6 grades. Living the Good News is the curriculum used for this group. They also plan various outreach activities. Beth Headley and Susan Dellarosa are leading these children for the 2nd year. Seasonal events are always educational and fun. The Children’s Ministries Committee meets regularly to oversee and plan all of the activities for children. There is the Advent Fair, Christmas/Epiphany pageant, Lenten Event, VBS; and All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween. This year we have been asked if an article on the All Saints event could be featured in a publication called The Episcopal Teacher. In this event we tie together Halloween with the celebrations of All Saints and All Souls days. Children will come in costume and meet some saints and partake in some fun activities. The event ends with a liturgy where their loved ones who have died are remembered.

Youth within the walls of this church

n September 2010, three Journey to Adulthood classes entered their second year of study on a twoyear cycle: Rite 13 (7-8 grades) J2A (9-10 grades), and YAC (1112 grades). Journey to Adulthood is a National Church program which focuses on the movement from childhood to adulthood and the development of self, society, sexuality and spirituality. In June, 5 J2A students and 3 sponsors traveled to Washington, DC for Urban Adventure. The group worked with the Bishop T. Walker School for Boys and the Salvation Army’s Grate Patrol. They stayed at St. Alban’s and studied at the National Cathedral. Sixteen entered into Confirmation class in October. Nine youth graduated from Christ Church. 6 of them completed their Graduation Ritual in May. The Youth Council continued its 3rd full year. High School members of the council traveled to Cleveland, Ohio for a Pathways training provided by Princeton Seminary. Fellowship Events in 2010: Bishop’s Ball, 2nd Annual Ski & Swim, Youth Party, King’s Island, Evil Trivia, Worship & four or more other ministries 11

and the J2A Seeker Scramble. Outreach Events in 2010: Church Under the Bridge, 30 Hour Famine, Children’s Ministries, CROSS Bake sale, Christmas presents for St. Andrew’s house, and Room in the Inn. Spiritual Development in 2010: Guest speaker for No Weigh Yahweh, Yoga, Seder Meal, and the Diocesan Episcopal Progressive Dinner In 2010, 79 youth grades 6-12 were active in the life of Christ Church. 20 of those served as choristers, 6 as lay readers, 21 as acolytes, 11 on youth council, and 32 participated in Sunday night activities. 6 youth sponsors, 11 Sunday School teachers, and countless parents worked to make this ministry happen. Compared to 2009, the youth department gained an average of 4 active youth members. The activity levels of youth grew tremendously. In 2009 only 2 youth were involved in more than 4 ministries of the church versus 11 in 2010. For the past three years, youth ministry at Christ Church

Cathedral has increased significantly both in numbers of students involved and activities. Although the youth ministry department has grown, it has not asked for a significant increase in program expenses in three years. With the 20% cut we increased our cost per activity to the students, worked hard on additional fundraising outside of budgeted monies, dropped a few activities, and had several families increase their giving of food, time, and resources so that the ministry might continue. Breakdown of Youth Involvement 12 Worship Only 26 Worship & one other ministry 14 Worship & two other ministries 16 Worship & three other ministries 11 Worship & four or more other ministries Breakdown of Our Program 75 youth continued 7 guests, visitors, and new members 17 weekly volunteers 35 occasional volunteers

Our Program

Youth Involvement

Worship & three other ministries 16

Occasional volunteers 35

Worship only 12

Worship & two other ministries 14

Weekly volunteers 17

Worship & one other ministry 26 Guests, visitors & new members 7

Youth continued 75

College within the walls of this church

ampus Ministry is off to a good start at the University of Kentucky, and has a promising beginning at Transylvania University. The two ministries are very different and have different needs and approaches. We are in the process of putting together a College Board which will draw Cathedral members, students, and members of the Diocese of Lexington. This group will support and help to shape this ministry. I am grateful that Wendell Snyder has agreed to help me gather this group together. The UK group meets at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Rose Street on the 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons of each month when the University is in session. We meet for fellowship, food and worship. Sometimes, by choice, that worship will be Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral and, at other times, a healing Eucharist. At this point in the semester, we have 9 students who are in regular attendance and communication, but I am also

always looking for others to join. We will also be engaging in outreach and other planned activities. There is great interest in Elaine Pagels, for example! At Transylvania, the system is different because they have a Campus Minister. Pastor Dave Carr has graciously agreed to meet with me to talk about how our ministry can both intersect with and be independent of theirs. He has already provided me a list of Episcopal Students. This group is not yet formed, but the pieces are coming together to set a good foundation. In accepting this position, I became aware that College Ministry is a program of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington which is run through its Cathedral. Because of this, there is a wonderful opportunity to work with both St. Andrews and Good Shepherd; Clergy from both of these churches have approached me with the offer to assist but not to compete in any way. There is also tremendous interest in the other

Canterbury groups at Berea and Morehead to intersect occasionally with the UK and Transylvania groups. If you know of a student who might be interested, (in ANY of these groups!) please let me know! They do not have to be Episcopalian. One of the beauties of this time of spiritual development is exploration. It is my very great privilege to work with them as they navigate these experiences.

here are many people who have the misconception that Christian Formation is just for the children - “teach the children the faith and they will have all they need for life.” While it is extremely important to establish that foundation in the young child, it does not stop there. We continue to be formed whether or not we are intentional about it. As Christians, we need to be intentional that our formation continues in the faith. In 2009 The Episcopal Church’s General Convention overwhelmingly adopted The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation. The charter details ways the Episcopal church intentionally invites (I have called you friends... John 15: 1416,) inspires (...You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit... John 15:14-16,) and transforms (...I am giving you these commands that you may love one another. John 15:17) her people. Christ Church Cathedral takes this lifelong journey of Christian Faith Formation seriously and is proactive in these endeavors of the charter. We have offerings on most days to choose

Adult Education

from. There are Bible studies, book studies, dream groups, prayer groups and worship opportunities. Sunday mornings adults have 3-4 classes to choose from. Many of our parishioners have led classes. The Wired Word was a new choice this year. Every week this group explores current events and how our faith speaks to them. A series on Kentucky literature Guy Mendes put together was very interesting. Eva Chapman taught two classes relating to art and music. The Listening for God Through Contemporary Literature continues to speak to people. Addison taught a couple of classes - one on his father’s, Bishop Addison Hosea’s, School of Religion. John Brice has taught several classes in the Dean’s Forum - the most recent being Early Christianity. The Dean’s Forum continues to invite Dr. Glenn Hinson and Dr. Jerry Sumney to do series for us. This past year they focused on Shapers of Anglican Spirituality and Advent - Exploring the different understandings of Jesus in the Gospels with special emphasis on the Birth Narratives. A very popular series this year

was Living with Vitality and Grace from Midlife and Beyond. Dr. Gary Stewart facilitated this series, bringing in various speakers from the community. The Episcopal Family class invited Hendy Seelbach to teach a couple of parenting classes. This is an area where we are looking for new ideas and energy. I invite anyone interested in young family classes and family ministry to contact me. We are at a new place with this and invite new energy. Last Lent, the clergy and program staff worked to put together a Gifts and Talents series on Wednesday nights. We had fun and many people did find gifts in themselves they had not realized. God provides us all with gifts for ministry. It is a very empowering thing to discover what those gifts are and then to implement them! Due to the generosity of parishioner’s donations the ministries with children and adults has been able to continue in spite of the 20% cut to the budget.

Congregational Pastoral Care

ince my arrival at Christ Church Cathedral, I have been able to do many hospital visits, telephone calls and several home visits, and to meet with many of you who care for each other. What a blessing it is for me to be in a place that takes this so seriously! Communication is the most important piece of this ministry. Please never assume we know when someone might need us! I would rather hear six times about someone than miss an opportunity to be supportive. Our prayer list is working beautifully; Margaret Christensen, as Parish Secretary, is both competent and compassionate in her oversight of this list. Direct contact with her is the best way to get a name in front of us. It is the custom and habit of the staff to work through the list at each weekly staff meeting, and to keep those names before them in times of prayer. The Prayers of the People each Sunday also reflect the member names that have come to the list during the previous week, either as new additions or new situations for ongoing prayer.

Mimi Milward is the current chair of Congregational Care. She and I have met, and she has scheduled a meeting for the two of us to meet with the ten team leaders of Congregational Care. Together, we will assess the system and make any necessary adjustments. One of the most exciting possibilities is to place Lay Eucharistic Ministers as members of each team. I will be in direct and frequent communication with the team on call so that, together, we may provide the best possible care for our members. My door is always open. If you know of a pastoral need that is not being met, please talk to me, and we will figure out how to make it happen. Although Dean Rutenbar and Canon Miskelley stand ready to assist, Pastoral Care is a huge component of my ministry. I am both assigned that privilege and respond to it as a Call. Each need is different, but I stand ready to write, call or visit as requested, as do the Congregational Care Team members.

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rt at the Cathedral is a voluntary committee made up of art lovers within the church and community. Their goal is to provide ‘sacred space’ for artists who feel that visual art is one of their modes of spirituality. Artists of many different faiths participate in the exhibits.

Exhibits in 2010: • February: An all church member art and spirituality exhibit which consisted of 25 artists • April: A Shaker Village plein aire exhibit with Shaker Singers and the Shaker Chef • June: The Creative Camera Club presented their annual photo exhibit • September: Seven Women paint the sport horse in response to the WEG • November: The Intergenerational exhibit “For the Delight of Children” will include 6th, 7th and 8th graders from Sayre School

Art at the Cathedral

as well as our own Cathedral children and youth. Adult participants paint present for the enjoyment of the children. The summer exhibit was from our archives and permanent collection. Each program is enhanced by musicians from the community as well as our own. Other Activities: The art committee planned a wonderful year in spite of the cutbacks in their budget and proceeds from sales. One notable deficiency is the inability to compensate an intern. The other is the inability to make a purchase award which would enhance our permanent collection. The third is the inadequacy of funds for restoration of art from the 1800’s. The art committee is working on a schedule of restoration which will be presented to the finance committee for inclusion in the budget. The purpose is to allocate an appropriate amount each year to maintain the collection. The funding of this activity is also provided from entry fees and proceeds from sales. A long term study has begun with respect to the permanent

collection, to establish a rationale for collecting and receiving art ,so as to enhance the integrity of the permanent exhibit. A study committee is in the process of being formed for this important undertaking. Plans for next year include a major exhibition “Icons in Transformation” which will be a community wide effort including collaboration with the diocese, colleges and universities and other churches. “Icons” will exhibit through two gallery hops, Feb. & Apr. The June gallery hop will be a summer open; and the September exhibit will be a solo watercolor exhibit. November will repeat a children’s theme. In 2012 we plan to bring back Celtic artist, Cynthia Matyi in conjunction with a Celtic Spirituality Lenten emphasis. The Cathedral Art Committee is a vital working group who plan and staff the gallery hops and advise the leadership on the direction of the cathedral art program. Without their tireless participation, the art program could not exist. Attendance at the gallery hops consistently runs between 350 and 450 with many people seeing the inside of the historic cathedral for the first time.

CROSS within the walls of this church

ngel Tree in 2009 served 153 recipients from Harrison School, the Diocesan HIV/AIDS program, the St. Andrew’s House and Camp Haven. The Angel Tree ministry is now gearing up for the coming holiday season. The Bake Sale, which was initiated last year to replace the Holiday Bazaar and actually includes all kinds of delicious edibles, was very successful, raising $3000 for C.R.O.S.S. They hope to repeat this success this fall. A committee consisting of Cissy Collins, Leslie Cox, Sherry Ferguson and Joanna Walsh have been planning the event since June. For several years David and Susan Aiken have coordinated the Christ Church Apartment Picnic with the aid of other volunteers. The goal is to remember the folks at CCA and to make an occasion that they will enjoy. This year, on May 15, approximately 15-20 parishioners and choristers served the meal and interacted with the residents. The Christ Church Community Cupboard, coordinated by Mark Wilson, provides household items for clients referred by social service agencies. During the continuing economic downturn, the clientele has increased (15% over 2009). Through September

of 2010 the Cupboard has already served 1500 clients. Mark has done a valiant job keeping the shelves stocked and coordinating volunteers to serve the clients. His job was made more difficult by the closing of Slone’s Market, which previously delivered many items to the Cupboard. Realistically, keeping the Cupboard functioning as we would like may require more funds and more volunteer assistance for Mark. The Cathedral hosted the Church under the Bridge three times this year. The CUTB is sponsored by a group of 16 participating churches and meets during the cooler months at Broadway Christian Church and during the warmer months (AprilOctober) at Mission House. Jason Boling has coordinated CUTB for several years, aided by volunteers to help with preparing and serving the meal. The service and meal are provided mostly for the homeless population. The Downtown Christian Unity Task Force is planning a Worship Exchange for October 31, 2010. Christ Church is to host members of Historic Pleasant Green Baptist Church and visit First United Methodist Church. The DCUTF has also started a book club, which meets at St. Andrew’s. The Emergency

Assistance Fund is funded by contributions from the congregation and provides financial assistance to clients in crisis situations. Muffy Stuart coordinates the EAF. During the past year many families have been served, although the fund has been frequently closed because of lack of money. Muffy has been writing up typical client stories for the Bulletin in an attempt to stimulate contributions. Harrison Elementary School is “our” school. Loys Mather is our liaison and coordinator for this program. For several years volunteers have participated in the Great Leaps program, which helps children in second grade increase their reading efficiency from 70% to 100%. This year 17 volunteers (12 from Christ Church) will be mentoring students in the second and third grades. Loys worked with the principal and media specialist to order some much-wanted books for the library with a $600 contribution from Christ Church. Beth Headley coordinated the drive for school materials for students at Harrison in August. Pyramid Professional Resources is now five years old and has assisted 750 homeless persons to find jobs in the Lexington community. This year 240 clients were helped with 30-day bus passes ($7,000) to enable them to

look for jobs. 40% found full time jobs; 24% found part time jobs; others went back to school to learn a new trade. The work of PPR is complex, entailing obtaining birth certificates, medication and clothing for work. Coffee, juice and fruit are provided, as well as lockers, laundry and bathing facilities. PPR has five volunteers and one parttime paid employee. A substance abuse counselor recently had to be released, due to a lack of funds. CROSS contributed $1,500 to Reading Camp for the summer of 2010. We also make quarterly contributions to the Hope Center and Moveable Feast. Laura Parrish manages a prescription fund donated by private individuals. The CROSS brochure was painstakingly revised and updated by a committee consisting of Anne Garret, Abby Clay, David Aiken, The Rev. Audrey Miskelley, Ruth Mark and Martha Park (with the help and cooperation of Ashley Goodrich). CROSS members contributed articles to Prayer and Action each month.

Facilities Bookstore

Facilities Facility projects undertaken and completed in 2010 include: • The Nave and balcony ceiling was painted. • Two new window panes were installed in the Tilford room. • Two broken sconce lamps in the Chancel were repaired. • The garden floor bricks were cleaned using water pressure cleaners. • Five programmable thermostats were installed in common use areas and are working fine. These thermostats have four settings for each day and provide significant savings. • Exterior brickwork along Church Street and Market Street was tuck-pointed and missing bricks replaced. • The three front doors and frames on Market Street were painted. • The handrails at the three front doors were refurbished and painted and reinstalled. • The gutter on Church Street was repaired and the downspout was reattached to the wall.

Bookstore The Bookstore is open Monday through Thursday 10 to 2:00 and Sunday Morning 9:30 to 11:00. We offer a wide variety of books, gift items, cards, calendars and Episcopal items. This year we added polo shirts with the Christ Church logo. We are staffed entirely by volunteers. All profits go to Outreach Ministries. In February we took the Bookstore to the Diocesan Convention at the Lexington Marriott where Presiding Bishop Schori was kind enough to host a book signing. We are looking forward to the Elaine Pagels visit Oct. 15th through 17th. She will be discussing her latest book, The Origin of Satan. We are always in need of more volunteers for the Bookstore. It is a great place to spend some time. You meet a lot of old friends and make new ones. It is also a great opportunity to work with the Church staff. We are grateful for their help and support.

Ministries Committees

Commodores The primary purpose of the Christ Church Commodores is to promote fellowship within the Cathedral family. All members and friends are encouraged to attend. Newcomers are especially welcome as this provides an excellent opportunity for them to become better acquainted. Programs range from annual visits with the Bishop and Dean, spiritual growth, and parish programs and happenings to travelogues and Derby parties. The group meets for a pot-luck supper and program on the first Fridays from September through June. Daughters of the King The women in the Christ Church Chapter of the Order of Daughters of the King have been faithfully growing in their ministries of prayer, service, and evangelism. They organized and participated in prayer support for the Diocesan Convention, Holy Conversations, and the selection process for a new Dean/Rector for the Cathedral. They continue daily prayers for the Cathedral staff, congregation,

and those requesting prayers. For two years, our women have been prayer partners with women at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-auPrince, Haiti. This November, a new chapter of 40 women will be installed there. Linda Robinson will go to Haiti and represent our chapter and the diocese for this event. The Christ Church chapter, along with three other diocesan chapters, has donated money to purchase the crosses for these new sisters. We provided food supplies for an orphanage in Dominican Republic where Elizabeth Geddes went to assist with Bible School and medical care. After discussions and prayer, we have begun plans to form a Junior Daughters Chapter at the Cathedral. In December, we will host our third annual tea which provides the opportunity for fellowship with Daughters in Lexington area chapters . Episcopal Church Women The ECW started its 20092010 year with a September

meeting at McConnell Springs We heard about the founding of Lexington and the restoration of the spring on which member Isabel Yates was instrumental. For the rest of the year our meetings were held in the great hall where we learned about making Lexington a green city, immigration law, diabetes prevention, Holy Week in Spain, and mission work in Russia. Our meetings started with a devotional led by Sonja Mather and concluded with a luncheon catered by Bibie Cook and speaker presentation. Between 35 to 45 members attended the events. The ECW also sponsors “Books And Beliefs” which meets seven times during the year. At Christmas we had an Open house at the home of Kathy Dalton. We also sold Holiday topiaries which made $800 to fund our special projects. We participated in the C.R.O.S.S. Bake Sale. Many members served at various church receptions and others rearranged the kitchen in order to make operation in it easier. Our budget was $7,185 which went to the church, the

within the walls of this church Diocese and various charities. In addition we restored the frame of the Helm Portrait. The painting itself was restored the previous year by a donation from member Lu Crehore and now hangs close to the welcome desk. The ECW also purchased a stole for a new member of our clergy. The budget of the ECW is obtained from contributions by members In May at the home of Betty Ellis, a farewell brunch for outgoing President, Melissa Baize was held. Then the installation of the new President, Dana Davis, took place. Vice President, Nancy McDuffie, secretaries Pat Allen and Wanda Jaquith and Treasurer Cindy Ware will continue to serve until May 2011. Gather and Grow Groups

Gather and Grow is an activity designed to offer fellowship and build a stronger faith community at Christ Church Cathedral. Typically, Gather and Grow groups are constituted annually and meet monthly in participants’ homes for a shared meal, or at an arts event or a meal at a restaurant. There were 40 participants last year which

is a small decline in the number participants in previous years. It would be wonderful if there were more involvement as some folks have declined to participate because they were ‘with the same people year after year’. To address this situation a recruitment effort was made by sending invitations to people designated as new members and participants in the catechumenate class. Prayer Shawl Ministry Now in its seventh year, the Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to convey God’s love and comfort to our shut-ins, surgical patients or new mothers from our CCC family. This past June, we were able to send our graduating high school seniors off the college with a prayer shawl. Begun as a project of the Daughters of the King, this ministry has grown to include other knitters in the Cathedral. There are now twenty-two knitters praying and knitting. Knitters are provided with the Prayer Shawl instructions and pattern. (See The Rev. Janey Wilson if you are interested in

participating.) The choice yarn color is the personal decision of each knitter. The knitter casts on the stitches with a special prayer: “May God’s grace be upon this shawl. May the one who receives this shawl be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace and wrapped in love,” and then continues to knit and pray God’s blessing on the recipient. The completed shawl is blessed by the clergy, usually at a Healing Eucharist. As the need arrives, a member of the clergy or Pastoral Care Team delivers the shawl. There were twenty-six recipients this past year. Knitters knit individually at home. Once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month from September to May, 11:00am-1:00pm in the Bride’s Room, those who are able gather together to pray, knit, do an African Bible Study, attend the Healing Service and then have lunch together. Those who knit or would like to learn are encouraged to join us. Call Flo Mayer, 299-5552 for information.

Old Episcopal Burying Ground Mission statement The OEBG and Gardens are community gathering places with a garden atmosphere that offers opportunities to learn more about the history of the area as well as personal growth. The focus is twofold: a clear presentation of the history of the grounds and a place to promote community connections.

Burying Ground and Sexton’s Cottage The Old Episcopal Burying Ground continues to provide a fitting location for church and community activity. Hundreds of individuals have used the Sexton’s Cottage for meetings and retreats. Several groups have also gathered to share dinners and to socialize. Two notable gatherings were the annual opening Christ Church Commodores meeting and potluck dinner, and the Living Arts and Science Center’s annual celebration of The Day of The Dead. Commodores This June gathering provided a time of fellowship and an opportunity for Christ Church members to be brought up to date about the goings on at the grounds and gardens. This years discussions were led by Ted Corman, from the vestry and Ryan

Koch, Director of Seedleaf – the management group for the London Ferrill Community Garden. The Living Arts and Science Center LASC and Christ Church have collaborated on several occasions. This year the grounds were utilized by the LASC to host two weeks of classes for youth. We hope that will expand in future years. Also, Christ church and LASC have partnered to celebrate All Souls Day by hosting The Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition. The event features authentic Mexican cuisine, a dancing troupe, the decoration of select gravesites and a display of dioramas created by students of St. Peter and St. Paul School. The decorations honor the memory of the person buried in the burying ground. This years’ celebration will be held November 2, and will mark the fourth year of this activity. London Ferrill Community Garden Christ Church signed an agreement with Seedleaf to have that organization manage the community gardens on the land adjacent to the Old Episcopal Burying Ground that used to be the Irish Catholic Cemetery. The vegetable gardens are

comprised of over 40 individual vegetable plots. These plots are tended by residents of the neighborhood, for their personal needs. A larger portion is cultivated by Seedleaf to provide foodstuffs to be shared with neighbors unable to tend a garden and who would benefit from fresh foods to supplement their needs. We are tending the fruit trees and berry bushes planted last year. We hope to realize limited production from these starting next year. We started a beehive this year. The first honey harvest will take place hopefully next summer. Finally, after long planning, an outdoor oven was constructed by the Lexington Vocational School. Once the fire insert is completed, we will be able to bake breads and pizzas. This will allow a new avenue for partnering with our neighbors. Other The Vacation Bible School was held at the grounds for the third year and provided a great educational opportunity for our youth. Next year bread! We are considering a method to involve our youth in assisting with the ground’s maintenance. Our youth will be able to earn money and gain community service hours. Stay tuned.

Archives within the walls of this church

any here at Christ Church

as parishioners and visitors who

are unaware we have an

come seeking information

Archive Room hidden in

The space is small and this

the basement of the Helm Building.

limits the number of persons who

It a small room with concrete walls

can work there at one time. We are

and a fireproof door. The room is

fast running out of storage space

secured and anyone wishing to do

and have no climate controls. The

research must contact a committee

latter is a serious problem when

member to accompany them. The

trying to preserve 200 year old

walls are lined with some shelving

documents. We do have some acid

and file cabinets housing papers,

free materials and continue to add

books, and files that go back to the

to those to house these valuable

late 1700s. We have a computer

documents. There is ongoing work

and are on the internet. We have

to enter data on the computer,

extensive files on all former Rectors

identify photographs, and add to

as well as the many things that

the historical documentation we

have been part of Christ Church for

already have. It is important current

214 years.

records be added as well.

Annually, we field questions

There are many stories of

and search out information for

the past about people, ministries,

genealogy research and often

organizations and our beautiful

for someone seeking information

church building. It is a privilege to

for a thesis or term paper. For

be able to do this work and continue

several months this past year, time

the preservation of the history that

was spent doing research, oral

surrounds us here.

history interviews, and searching out pictures for an historical DVD. Numerous volunteers and staff gave time to this project. We are available to assist the staff as well

Finances

Publications within the walls of this church

ublications had an exciting and progressive year, with the addition of Internet advertising, a colorful mass emailing system and many paper and money saving ventures. Lex18.com Internet banner ads began to replace the HeraldLeader newspaper ads in August 2010. The 2010 advertising budget only provided enough funds for Easter and Christmas newspaper ads, and with increased prices, the ads began to get smaller. The switch to Lex18.com Internet ads allowed Christ Church to use the advertising budget more effectively, stretching the funds from August to December 2010. Banner ads run for one hour a day on each webpage of Lex18.com. We have now had an ad for Rally Day that ran in August and are currently running an ad for Elaine Pagelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visit to Christ Church. These ads click-through to the www.ccclex. org website and allow for quicker sign ups and greater availability of information. Christ Church switched from printing roughly 1600 Cathedral Reminders a month to sending a weekly mass email to the parish using Constant Contact, an email marketing system. This switch has saved the Cathedral about $277 per year in the cost of paper & copies. In addition to saving

money, emails from Constant Contact allow the church to send faster notifications to the parish so everyone stays well informed. Under the direction of Interim Dean LaRae Rutenbar, Christ Church began a history project in June to be completed and premiered in October. Publications took the collected research, photos and interviews and combined them into a movie about the history of Christ Church Cathedral for the enjoyment of the parish and for the knowledge of prospective Dean candidates. Recently, we purchased a sandwich board sign for the corner of Upper and Church Streets. This board contains removable, colorful signs with information for drivers and passers-by. Publications creates these signs to then be sent to Lynn Imaging, Monster Color for printing. Smaller, tabloid-sized event notices are printed in-house and are switched out weekly on the permanent, laminated sign for walkers to see. The Prayer and Action has continued to be a vital part of information for the parish. 11 issues are printed in a year, with a combined issue in July/August. All parishioners are welcome to submit to an issue of the Prayer and Action. Please do so to agoodrich@ccclex. org by the 22nd of each month.

Various brochures, including ECW, Christian Education and other major events, are mailed to every parishioner. While we are trying to keep costs down in other areas by emailing many things, we feel these particular publications are important enough for each person to have in hard copy. The website and the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page have become continually useful to spread the word of upcoming events and important notices. Each month, the Nominating Committee updates the status of where we are in the process of hiring a new Dean. This can be tracked on the website, along with various documents for use in this process. The bulletins have changed a few times in the last couple of months. All the changes, including the removal of the printed Cathedral Reminders, the introduction of The Sunday Times and the switch to one bulletin for 8:30 and 11:00am, have been for easier use during the service and to save the church money on paper and copies each month. Thank you for your patience while we tried out a few methods!

Overview This has been a challenging year financially. Initial pledge income was down significantly, causing a budget deficit of approximately $250,000. The Vestry trimmed all program budgets by 20% and made other expense reductions prior to approving a budget projected to result in a $167,000 deficit for the year. Revenues have been stronger than anticipated, in thanks to increased pledging during the year, and expenses have been less than anticipated. There is some hope that with increased year end giving, a deficit of less than $100,000 will be realized. Audit The 2009 audit of Christ Church Cathedral was performed by the independent accounting firm of Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP. The auditors issued a clean or unqualified opinion on the financial statements and reported no findings of a significant nature. Opportunities noted for strengthening internal controls and improving operating efficiencies were satisfactorily addressed. Operating Results for the current year to date (through September 30, 2010) The table below shows the operating revenues and expenses for the first nine months of calendar 2010. As noted above, revenue and expenses are performing better than anticipated according to the annual budget approved by the Vestry, but still at an operating deficit, totaling ($141,675) through September 30, 2010. 9/30/09 Actual

9/30/09 Budget

Annual Budget 2010

$634,160 $117,573 $53,621 $805,354

$596,214 $111,501 $48,750 $756,465

$900,000 $150,168 $65,000 $1,115,168

$517,831 $44,708 $96,852 $39,431 $156,184 $39,133 $32,213 $24,677 $947,029

$529,392 $43,073 $101,078 $48,174 $153,184 $40,923 $35,428 $24,964 $976,216

$693,961 $43,073 $136,200 $64,300 $204,245 $57,544 $49,240 $33,700 $1,282,263

Net Income (Loss):

($141,675)

($219,751)

($167,095)

Balance Owed:

Credit Line $0

Operating Fund Revenues: Total Contribution Income Total Investment Income Other Income Total Revenues:

Expenses: Personnel Salaries & Benefits Insurance Maintenance & Utilities General & Org. Expense Diocesan Pledge Work Outside the Church Total Church Programs Property Expense Total Expenses:

Real Estate Term Note $203,331

Budget Process The budgetary process for 2011 has begun and will be completed pending results from the Stewardship Campaign. The Finance Committee met in early October and will begin meeting in earnest in November to develop a recommended budget to present to the Vestry for its review and approval.

Senior Warden

irst let me say that I have been honored and humbled to serve as Senior Warden for Christ Church. I love this church and the people of this church. I am awed by the history, grandeur, elegance, intimacy, usefulness and infinite possibilities for ministries. But what awes and amazes me the most is the breadth and depth of lay involvement and lay leadership. That, more than anything else ,defines Christ Church. All of that being said, we must stay focused on the job at hand; on God and on God’s two Great Commandments. 2010 is not nearly over, but we are in the home stretch. It has not been an easy year, but we have accomplished a lot. We sent our Dean Morris Thompson off to New Orleans to become a Bishop, and we selected and called an outstanding Interim Dean – The Rev. LaRae Rutenbar. Brenda Dennis, the excellent Dean’s assistant left for Savannah, and we brought in a new Parish Secretary – Margaret Christensen. The Rev. Bridget Coffey left to pursue other opportunities, and The Rev. Janey Wilson was available to take over many of Bridget’s duties. Schuyler Robinson, the long-time excellent organist retired, and Shi-Ae Park has been hired as Assistant Organist. We sold a small parking

lot not near the church that we had wanted to sell. We paid off our bank credit line, and have a little money in the bank. We do have a $200,000 mortgage on the Apartment building, but the rental income more than covers the mortgage payments. In fact, in a few years it will be completely paid. We have added 5 new members to the Christ Church Legacy Society. That brings the total to 106 households who have made an arrangement to leave something to Christ Church upon their death – that is great for the endowment long term. We chose Shelby Kinkead to chair a most excellent 13 member Search/Nominating Committee. I have no doubt they will select a most perfect new permanent Dean for the Cathedral – hopefully by some time in the spring. We chose Bill Davis and Muffy Stuart to run the Stewardship Committee. They are perfect for the job. Their committee is working hard to make the November 5th Event and pledging for next year a BIG SUCCESS. Finally, let me wrap up with a critically important issue, at least as important as the selection of the new Dean, and something ALL OF YOU CAN HELP WITH! – PLEDGING. We will finish 2010 with an operating deficit for the

3rd year of the last 10 years. The recession has been the culprit, as it always is. The GOOD NEWS is all of this year’s pledging/giving came from 40% of the church’s 611 household units. That’s terrible! Why is that Good News? Because, there are large Episcopal parishes like Christ Church where the pledging is 70% or more – WE CAN AND MUST GET THERE. I’m not talking about pledging huge amounts – I’m talking about everybody pledging SOMETHING. Here’s a suggestion: If you pledged last year (40% of you) – pray about increasing by at least 5%. If you DID NOT pledge last year (60% of you) – pray about pledging the average ($3,000). If you can’t do $3,000, pledge $2,000. If you can’t do $2,000, then pledge $1,000 – BUT PLEDGE SOMETHING - it is critically important that everyone be committed to the church. In summary, I am very hopeful and optimistic about Christ Church, but to make it all work we have to be committed and involved. I pray every day for each of you – peace, strength, wisdom, courage and humility.

within the walls of this church The Rev. LaRae J. Rutenbar

Interim Dean and Rector lrutenbar@ccclex.org

The Rev. Dr. Robert Horine

Priest Associate bobandbecky1@insightbb.com The Rev. Canon Audrey L. Miskelley

Canon Evangelist amiskelley@ccclex.org

Clergy Staff

Lesa Schoner

Parish Administrator lschoner@ccclex.org Margaret Christensen

Parish Secretary mchristensen@ccclex.org Bob Lancaster

Financial Assistant blancaster@ccclex.org

Missy Baize

Episcopal Church Women Loys Mather

Commodores

Mimi Milward

Congregational Care, Chair Flo Mayer

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Ashley Goodrich

College & Pastoral Ministry jwilson@ccclex.org

Publications Coordinator & Webmaster agoodrich@ccclex.org

VESTRY

Canon Erich Balling

John Hodgman

Senior Warden

The Rev. Janey Wilson

Canon Musician eballing@ccclex.org Shi-Ae Park

Assistant Organist spark@ccclex.org Kathleen Balling

Music Assistant kballing@ccclex.org Elizabeth Conrad

Minister of Christian Formation elizabeth@ccclex.org Amanda Musterman-Kiser

Facilities Manager jhodgman@ccclex.org Jesse Mark

Steve Specht Billy Van Pelt

Junior Warden

Art at the Cathedral, Co-Chair jmark@ccclex.org

Marc Mathews

Brownell Haddix

C.B. Baize

Sexton

Carolyn Ware

Treasurer

Nancy Bogue