2025 Annual Meeting
Order of Business
January 26, 2025
Welcome & Prayer
Declaration of a Quorum & Minutes
Vestry Elections
Hymn 664
The Senior Warden’s Report
Youth Minister’s Report
The Formation Report
The Deacon’s Report
The Canon Precentor’s Report
Communications Report
Campus Planning Report
Art & Architecture Report
Capital Campaign Report
Election Results and Q & A
The Very Reverend Richard Lawson, Dean
Helen Richards, Senior Warden
Dr. Michael Boney, Director of Music
Helen Richards, Senior Warden
Sarah Strand, Youth Minister & Assistant to the Canons
Tina Clark, Director of Christian Formation
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn, Deacon for Community Partnerships
The Reverend Canon Broderick Greer, Canon Precentor
Patrick Lannen, Director of Stewardship & Communications
Stefan Burris, Vestry
Rebecca Richardson, Chair of Arts & Architecture
Greg Movesian, Vestry
Helen Richards & Dean Richard Lawson
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Hymn 664
My shepherd will supply my need
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A Welcome From the Dean
Welcome to the Annual Meeting at Saint John’s Cathedral. As has been my custom for eight years, I’ll give my report during the sermon at each service this Sunday.
Last year was a turning point for Saint John’s Cathedral. Our capital campaign, A Cathedral for All Generations, funded vital projects. Construction continues in 2025 with the urgent repair of All Souls’ Walk, HVAC for staff offices, and a renovated sacristy and kitchen. I am profoundly grateful to God for your generosity.
For so many of us, the most significant page in this report is undoubtedly the list of names on page eighteen of people who have been baptized, married, confirmed, received, and buried at Saint John’s. Please read these names prayerfully. The past year has been filled with tears of joy and sorrow, and Christ’s sacraments have been faithfully delivered and faithfully received.
I give thanks for our lay leadership and staff. It’s a joy to be a part of this skilled, hardworking team. And I give thanks for each of you; from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making Saint John’s your spiritual home.
The Very Reverend Richard Lawson
From the Senior Warden
We have just concluded a very busy 2024 here at Saint John’s.
My sincere thanks to all of you who participated in our successful capital campaign, offering your prayerful support and generous monetary contributions to this endeavor.
What has this campaign meant to us? Brighter blue rays now shine from our cleaned and restored stained-glass windows in the nave. A stately and beautiful new baptismal font greets us as we journey up the aisle. How lovely it is to see the light from the windows dance across the font’s tiled bowl. Soon, we will hear the Campanella bells ringing once again from the tower.
This year we look forward to the completion of the kitchen renovation, improvements to the sacristy, and—of special importance—the work on All Souls’ Walk and our columbarium. We eagerly anticipate the new plaques that will make the names of loved ones more clearly visible.
I give heartfelt thanks to our facilities staff, Desarae Strehlow and Jordan Rodgers, who orchestrated the complex and seamless transitions in our worship spaces. They were truly amazing. And we welcome Shaun Prats as our new facilities manager.
Amid all this work, our clergy masterfully continued to pastor us, smoothing the many worship changes we encountered. I’m sure we all felt their care and support as we navigated the year together.
Beyond the challenges brought by the building work, Richard, Katie, Broderick, and Jack continued to provide the spiritual guidance we rely on to lead lives centered in Christ. Their attention to liturgy, wonderful sermons, and pastoral care is deeply appreciated.
I am also grateful for all those who dedicate their time and talent to our parish life in lay roles. I know you join me in thanking those who serve during worship as vergers, acolytes, altar and flower guild members, choir members, and ushers. Let us not forget those who maintain the grounds, cook meals, and contribute in countless other ways. The vital work of ensuring our presence in the greater community is carried out by various commissions and committees. Each of you plays a vital role in shaping the Saint John’s we know and love.
The Campus Stewardship and Revenue Planning Task Force continues to explore ways to use our physical campus to encourage greater community involvement and increase
financial sustainability. Special thanks to Leigh Grinstead and Diane Barrett for their continued leadership of this important work.
I am truly blessed to work with the vestry, whose members represent the parish in overseeing financial matters and parish planning. Each member has dedicated considerable time and thoughtful deliberation to the many decisions required during this campaign year. I especially commend Rebecca Richardson, Greg Movesian, and Kate Dykstra for their outstanding leadership as chairs of the capital campaign. Our new treasurer, Jennifer Sherman, has done a remarkable job stewarding our financial affairs, and I am grateful to Scott Dykstra for his role as assistant treasurer and recorder of meeting minutes. As always, my thanks go to our Junior Warden, Zoë Parker-Smith, for her steadfast support of the vestry and me.
Helen Richards
From the Canon Pastor
One of the most visible ministries at Saint John’s is the Eucharistic Visitor (EV) ministry. Nearly every Sunday morning at the 8 and 10:30 am services, a verger leads one or more individuals carrying a small black box to the front of the nave. Facing the altar, the congregation recites these words:
“In the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these Holy Mysteries, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
We who are many are one body, because we all share in one bread, one cup.”
Eucharistic Visitors are sent out publicly to remind us to pray for those they visit and to let us know that we can call upon an EV for a visit if needed. EVs are parishioners who have been trained by me and licensed by the bishop to carry not only the bread and wine of Holy Eucharist but also the love, prayers, news, and liturgy of Saint John’s to those unable to attend in-person. Some of those visited have been unable to attend services for years, while others are temporarily away as they recover from surgery or other life events.
Serving as an EV was one of my favorite ways to serve as a layperson. Bringing the Church to those unable to come to the building is among the most pastoral acts we do as a community. Through this ministry, the altar extends beyond the cathedral to assisted living facilities, hospitals, and living rooms. I have shared the Holy Mysteries with those preparing for death and with those celebrating the birth of a new child. One little girl was so enamored with the small silver chalice and paten that she tried to hide the communion kit under her bed to give Eucharist to her dolls. Over time, profoundly deep and meaningful friendships are often formed through monthly visits.
We currently have 31 active EVs who made 245 visits in 2024. During each visit, the EV shares communion with the parishioner and invites anyone else present—family, friends, and nurses—to join. In total, 661 people received communion through Eucharistic visits in 2024. I am deeply grateful to our EVs for their faithful service.
The Reverend Canon Katie Pearson
From the Director of Christian Formation
Some of us remember the 80’s sitcom Cheers and the line in the theme song:
“Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came…”
Formation at Saint John’s Cathedral is about so much more than simply sitting in classes together—it’s about creating and nourishing a space where, from little ones in the nursery to our children, youth, and adults, we come together where we are known, seen, welcomed, and loved.
In Godly Play language, sometimes we come so close to God, and God comes so close to us, creating a moment of deep understanding and covenantal relationship. This happens whenever we come together—when volunteers smile and welcome our children, when young parents with wiggly children receive your genuine welcome, and when we pray, sing, celebrate, and mourn.
This past year was filled with profound growth in formation at Saint John’s, not just in numbers of children, youth, families, and adults we’ve been blessed to welcome, but also in faith-filled community. Our monthly Super Sunday has created space and time for children, youth, and their parents to connect deeply over food and fellowship, which has increased the energy of community in our halls every Sunday morning. Our beautiful, new Godly Play classrooms are a lasting legacy of the Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman’s deep understanding and love for children. These rooms will serve as a model for other churches and represent our commitment to the wellbeing of our children. Another classroom, for our older elementary children, will be completed this year. In our third year of Arts and Bible Camp at Saint John’s, 42 youth and children came together for a week in June for a time filled with Biblical storytelling, music, art, friendship, games, and a lot of laughter. Registration for this year’s camp is already underway.
We are formed in our classrooms and Bible studies. We are formed in our liturgy, music, prayer, and sacraments. We are formed in the laughter and tears we share, in community, throughout the life we share together. When we come together with one another, we come so close to God, God comes so close to us, and our formation continues.Thanks be to God.
Tina Clark
From the Youth Minister
“They found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” Luke 2:46
We don’t know much about Jesus’ teenage years, but we know that he was wise. People are often surprised by this; after all, the scripture says the teachers were “amazed.” Our youth have a remarkable ability to engage thoughtfully and show a depth of understanding that can sometimes elude us as adults. I am so grateful that in my work as Youth Minister, I get to relate to this story from Luke’s Gospel all the time.
Just like the 13-year-old Jesus in the temple, our youth ask great questions, make inquisitive observations, and have capacious hearts. You can witness this during senior sermons every May, or in chatting with youth at coffee hour, or over dinner at a Cathedral Night. You can see this in the way our youth serve as acolytes, read at our annual Lessons & Carols service, or as they shepherd our younger parishioners. Just as it is true for you and me, youth can only build their spiritual muscles as much as we give them the attention and opportunity to grow. The purpose of youth group is to provide moments for such spiritual wellbeing and equip participants with the tools to engage them throughout their life.
We have had an incredible year with the youth group at Saint John’s. Ten youth were confirmed, four serve on
the Diocesan Youth Council, nine went on a rafting pilgrimage in Utah, seven assisted people in need for a week in Albuquerque, and one attended General Convention. Not to mention, all who attended our seven Super Sunday outings, five weekend-long retreats, five weeks of summer camp opportunities, and numerous youth group gatherings and high school lunches.
What cannot be quantified are the endless memories and intentional moments of connection which make possible a spiritual landscape for deep friendships, meaningful ritual, and thoughtful risk-taking. All of these are important components of our youth ministry. Just like teenage Jesus in the temple, our teens are eager to be treated like adults and explore their relationship with God.
Sarah Strand
From the Deacon for Community Partnerships
The second year of my ministry as your Deacon for Community Partnerships was marked by faithful maintenance and humble growth. One of my favorite aspects of this role is that no two days are ever the same. Each day brings new surprises—parishioners needing help donating goods, community members seeking assistance, small groups planning educational events, and much more.
Our close partnership with the Saint Francis Apartments continued through monthly meals, Bible studies, art activities, and community-building events. We held several successful charitable initiatives, including two Vitalant Blood Drives, the Loaves and Fishes Food Drive, a Winter Clothing Drive, and the holiday Giving Tree. We marched for justice in the MLK Jr. Day Marade, shared love at the PRIDE Festival, and solemnly remembered the lives lost to gun violence, racism, and HIV/AIDS. Second Saturdays expanded to engage new community partners, while Love Denver Day offered parishioners of all ages opportunities to serve in the city.
As a member of the clergy, my portfolio of social justice-oriented small groups grew to include the Faith in Action (FIA) Commission, Grants Committee, Community Engagement Fund (CEF), The Green Team, Reimagining Justice, and the Migrant Interest Group. All of these groups and their respective ministries operate under the umbrella of FIA—outreach and community partnerships. Several groups engaged in strategic planning to better understand their ministry, build relationships, and prepare for the future. The CEF, a component of our A Cathedral For All Generations capital campaign, awarded $250,000 in one-time grants to community organizations focused on economic
and racial justice and gun violence prevention.
This year also brought a significant focus on supporting migrants, responding to the surge of arrivals in Denver last winter. We fed hundreds of people staying in city shelters and provided prayer, resources, and basic needs to families over a span of nine months.
Looking ahead to 2025, I am eager to build upon the foundations and relationships that enable such goodness to flow from Saint John’s Cathedral. This is a vibrant, loving community that seeks to carry out Christ’s mission in the world. It is my greatest honor and privilege to participate in this holy work with you and to have your trust in leading it. Thank you for your support. Onward.
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn
From the Director of Music
Music at Saint John’s Cathedral continues to be a vital part of our ministry, worship, and Episcopal identity. Our music program helps to draw thousands to our beautiful Gothic cathedral with its magnificent architecture, stained glass windows, and the powerful sounds of our Kimball Pipe Organs.
Our Cathedral Choir continues to grow, drawing people of all ages, faiths, and musical abilities who diligently and delightfully offer their time to the glory of God and for the sheer enjoyment of making beautiful music. Due to a major snowstorm we experienced in March of last year, we had to cancel our annual Lenten Concert. This year we will perform our Lenten Concert on Friday, April 4 at 7:30pm in the cathedral. The concert will include the Cathedral Choir and organist Joseph O’Berry performing Sir John Stainer’s “Crucifixion” and Gerald Finzi’s “Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice.” Guest soloists will include Ashley Hoffman (soprano), Michael Hoffman (tenor), and Bruno Sandes (baritone). Tickets support the music ministries of Saint John’s and are available on our website.
Joseph and I have collaborated with our Director of Christian Formation, Youth Minister, and choir parents to discuss new ways to engage more children and youth in music. I am delighted to announce Joseph will be forming a new Youth Choir. They will rehearse two Sundays each month and will culminate with the youth leading all the music for the liturgy on Youth Sunday in May Additionally, there will be musical opportunities for younger children.
Being the only two churches in Denver to offer regular services of Choral Evensong, Saint John’s will partner with St. Andrew’s to advertise our individual services and offer two combined services of Evensong. It is our hope to introduce more people to the beauty and solemnity of Choral Evensong. More information will be available soon.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to Associate Organist, Joseph O’Berry, for his dedication and work offering sublime and uplifting music for our services as well as the preparation and printing of our service leaflets.
Finally, if you have not yet considered becoming a member of the Friends of Music, I strongly encourage you to do so. In addition to enhancing our musical offerings you will join with others for whom music is an essential part of their connection to Saint John’s Cathedral.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Dr. Michael Boney
From the Director of Stewardship & Communications
As one of the newest members of the cathedral staff, I frequently ask people how they found the cathedral and what brings them back each week. The question is one of personal curiosity, and as part of my role, an informal survey to better understand what draws people to this sacred place. It’s always a privilege to hear these responses. It’s these stories that remind me of the importance of our communications and stewardship.
While my position is new, the role included responsibilities from Evans Ousley, the former Director of Communications, and Gordon Brooks, the former Director of Stewardship. I am deeply appreciative of their work over the years and their graciousness in onboarding me into this new role.
My first Sunday on staff was spent worshipping in the back-half of the nave as scaffolding cast shadows over the cathedral. This once-in-a-lifetime restoration project gave me an opportunity to learn about the complexity of our AV system and the team it takes to produce our weekly livestreams. I’m grateful for the work of Enrique Cintrón who carefully manages these systems and their dedicated team of volunteers. Their work allows Saint John’s to carry our message of Christ’s love beyond the cathedral walls. As you’ll read in Enrique’s report, this ministry continues to grow, bringing the beauty of our worship to those who can be physically present with us.
Communicating all of the events and activities at Saint John’s is no small task. Each week, our newsletter is delivered to over 3,200 people. In the final 90 days of 2024, some 40,000 people viewed content across our social media platforms. These numbers provide some context to the spiritual longing that draws hundreds of new folks through our doors each year.
Our annual stewardship campaign encouraged us to Take Care of all that God has entrusted to us. To date, 52% of pledging households increased their pledge over the previous year. Remarkably, over 10% of our 482 pledging households made a first time pledge. These stats offer a glimpse into the health and vitality of Saint John’s in 2025 and beyond.
As Saint John’s continues to grow, we will always look for new ways to share the winsome and expansive message of Christ’s love. The invitation for all of us will be to continue to support these ministries with our presence, gifts, and resources.
Patrick Lannen
118 services broadcast 67
live viewers per Sunday 185 unique viewers per Sunday
From the Digital Ministry Coordinator: 2024 Online Worship in Numbers
We streamed 118 worship services in 2024. This number is inclusive of both the 10:30 am Choral Eucharist, the Wilderness, as well as special services for major feasts like Christmas and Easter. These services are livestreamed on our homepage, our YouTube channel, and our Facebook page.
In 2024, an average of 67 people tuned in to our Sunday broadcasts and watched them live. This number is up from 2023, which saw an average live viewer count of 53 people.
Our two Sunday broadcasts, combined, had an average unique viewer count of 185. “Unique viewers” are the number of people who watched our videos within 14 days of broadcast, predominantly on the same day but after the live broadcast was over, or in the days immediately following the service.
Every week, through the creativity of our dedicated volunteers, the power of technology, and the pledges of our parishioners, the AV Ministry is able to broadcast the Dean’s Forums, 10:30 Choral Eucharist, and the Wilderness to our homepage, YouTube and Facebook accounts. People watch our services for a variety of reasons: they may be sick, live in an assisted living facility, or are otherwise unable to attend in person. They may have moved out of Denver or even out of Colorado, but still consider Saint John’s their parish home. They may also be “church shopping,” looking for a new church home and trying out a service online before attending in person, which has become more common since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic - I often hear from visitors that after watching one of our livestreams, they decided to attend a service in person.
I am profoundly grateful to all of our volunteers who make up this ministry - they are incredibly creative, flexible, and fun to minister with. I know they share the pride I feel when a parishioner tells me how much they appreciate being able to worship on the livestreams when they cannot be at the cathedral in person. In 2025, I look forward to continuing to expand our team of volunteers and introducing new assets and features into our weekly broadcasts to help our online congregation feel even more connected to our physical parish. If you feel called to serve on this ministry, please feel free to contact me. We would love to have you!
Report on Parish Life
Gathering matters. As Episcopalians, we know this. After COVID-19, we feel this. As humans, we understand this. Saint John’s is more than a spiritual home: it is a layered, complex community; a touchstone for connection and conversation. More than ever, this kind of space matters. With the rise of social isolation and loneliness across the country and the world, the art of relationship building has taken on a new purpose that calls us to dig in and to strive for social wholeness. Thankfully, our shared faith, the systems of the Episcopal Church, and the people here at Saint John’s equip us to create a lifegiving community.
In a big collective like Saint John’s, gatherings of various scales help meet the needs of everyone. Worship services cultivate an atmosphere of intimacy and simple coexistence. Parish Life events like Blessing of the Animals and Saint John’s Day (to return this fall) help us celebrate and connect over the delight of our furry friends and dunk tanks. Wednesday nights, a personal favorite, are a wonderful example of Saint John’s community at its best. During Cathedral Night season, we worship, serve, eat, and learn togethers– what more could one want? Our affinity groups: 40+, 20s & 30s, Beloved: LGBTQIA+, and Faithful Families allow parishioners to meet one another where they are throughout the year for various social and enrichment opportunities. Whether to share the space, or make friends, Saint John’s invites parishioners, old and new, into community.
As with most things in life, you get out of this community what you put into it. Our small groups could not function without the leadership of facilitators, cooks, and hosts. In the same vein, they could not exist without the participants that make them up. A simple desire to connect and a commitment to showing up can make all the difference for you– and perhaps for someone else. Like all good things, relationships take time and bravery. How will you show up for someone else in the Saint John’s community this year?
Sarah Strand
From the Canon Precentor
Our current offering of three Sunday services—at 8 am, 10:30 am, and 5 pm —was inaugurated the First Sunday in Lent of February 2018. The transition to this new schedule began in October 2017 during Dreaming Together, a parishwide conference where members shared their hopes and desires for the future of Saint John’s.
The previous schedule of four services offered more worship options in a variety of styles, including two Rite I liturgies, a Rite II family liturgy, and The Wilderness. However, during Dreaming Together, many members expressed a strong desire for more time for fellowship between and after services. Equally important was the need to address the cathedral’s financial sustainability. These two priorities converged in the consolidation of services, which began on that beautiful February day.
The 7:45 am Rite I service was moved to 8 am and now includes music skillfully led by two organists and members of the Vicars Choral, the cathedral’s professional singers. The prayer language reflects the Elizabethan and Jacobean poetry and prose of the 1662 and 1928 editions of the Book of Common Prayer. This service appeals to early risers, those finishing night shifts, and individuals who enjoy a post-service Sunday breakfast. Many attendees of this service were also regulars at the Rite I services held in Saint Martin’s Chapel during the 1980s and 1990s.
The 9 am Rite II family service and the 11:15 am Rite I service were combined into the 10:30 am Rite II liturgy. Continuing traditions from the old 9 am service, children assist with the monetary collection during the Offertory and sit on the carpet near the altar during Holy Communion. Meanwhile, the Cathedral Choir and Vicars Choral lead the music, occasionally performing Choral Masses, in which they serve as the principal vocalists for the Gloria, Kyrie, Sanctus/Benedictus, and Agnus Dei, preserving a tradition from the former 11:15 a.m. service.
The Wilderness remains largely consistent with its original format, aside from a shift in start time to 5 pm. This service features prayer stations designed by members of the Wilderness Guild, curated prayers, a sung paraphrase of the Nicene Creed written by me and set to music by the Wilderness musicians, and Scripture readings from the Common English Bible. The collects come from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, and a significant portion of the service is dedicated to whole-body prayer in various corners of the cathedral.
By offering three distinct yet complementary Sunday liturgies, Saint John’s Cathedral meets the spiritual and pastoral needs of a diverse community. These services draw on the depth and breadth of the Anglican prayer book tradition and open us to encounter the living God in fresh and surprising ways.
The Reverend Canon Broderick Greer
Sacramental Rites Performed in 2024
Baptisms
Esmeralda Natera Aguirre
Hawken Yingkai Caronan Chen
James Ellroy
Gretchen Hillary Fourticq
Bowie D. Fulenwider
Nelle Mae Fulenwider
Max Neal Goldstein
Riley Girsham Holmer-Knight
Orla Simone Keen
Ledger Krebsbach
William Ray Landis
Greta Leuthold
River James Lyman
James Feddersen McRoberts
Connor Wales McNulty
Peter Humes McNulty
Andrew James Miller
Erin Turban Miller
Hadley Logan Miller
Harrison James Miller
Kodah Jeffery Moir
Sohan Ryel Netala
Marley Noelle Odekon
José Miguel Piña Pantoja
Anastasia Elle Park
Bayard Jensen Vidhayasirinun Patterson
Marley Grace Rapp
Sofia Isla Victoria Reyna
Acadia Rougeot
Harlow Rougeot
Jayden Yoandri Rojas Sotelo
William Crosby Soukup
Jacqueline Elaine Spinks
Turner Teufert
Jose Angel Munoz Velazquez
Romeo Thai Vu
Alden Lee Wagner
Avalyn Claire Watt
Confirmations
Kendal Bovenizer
Tatiana Crawford
Cayden Culwell
Maddie Hadley
Lydia Hagerman
Sappho Hummel
(Confirmations continued)
Justin Jones
Rosie Lardie-Dickens
Abby Lardie-Dickens
Mathew Lawrence
Elliott Masone
Jack McCall
Ben Parish
Ellie Pexton
Susan Sayler
Madeleine Svehla
Solomon Svehla
Julia TeRonde
Rebecca Torres
Receptions
Joan Ashwood
Edward Fourticq
Jolene Gonsorowski
James Griesemer
Elizabeth Haag
Brittany Jaros
Zane Johnson
Monica Keracik
Rick Keracik
Dennis Leonetti
Janet Pote
Robert Jae Pote
Garrett Schaaf
Katherine Shimer
Kathryn Starnella
Judith Strasen
Paul Strasen
Marcia Van’t Hof
Anata Walsh
Nicholas Winkler
Weddings & Vow Renewals
Evans Ousley & Jacob Billingsley
Enrique Cintrón & Chad Morris
Natalie Hendry & Zach Lamb
Brittany Jaros & Garrett Schaff
Christina Rutland & William Salzer
Andrew Ker & Hannah Parker
Kristine Nielsen & Derek Leissoo
Funerals & Burials
Donald Fitzroy Allen, Jr.
Jerome Woods Berryman
Jon Bromfield
Rosse Braddock “Brad” Case
Brian Frederick Cass
David Clarke
Mary Ann Davis
Lael Dixon
Charles Bryan Engebretson
Philip Grant
Gerald Greenwald
Vicki Haenel
Suzanne Henderson
John Higgins
Diane Hill
Margaret Ann Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Carol Jones
Howard Jones
Nathaniel Lake
Diana Hoyt Laughlin
Tammy Larimore
Len Marino
Helen Masterson
Grant William Mauzy
Robert E. McGee
Ed McWilliams
Peggy Morikawa
Paul Dominic Oser
John Pfeiffer
Carl Pigford
Edwin John Probeck
Mark Schmittling
Charles Smaldone
Patricia Teets
Edward Teets
Judi Tolman
Dorothy Tompkins
Karen Van de Water
Nancy Wilkowski
James Wilson
Samantha Worley
2024 in Numbers
Eucharistic Visits
indicate the number of devices that access our broadcasts concurrently with the service happening on our campus. Unique viewers reflects the number of devices that access our video in the two weeks following the stream, regardless of how many times they’ve watched,or whether they watched the broadcast live or later in the week.
These data points only account for the number of devices that access these videos, and not the instances in which 2 or more people watch from the same device; therefore these numbers could be multiplied by 1.5 or 2 to account for those instances.
FROM THE CATHEDRAL GRANTS COMMITTEE
Thanks to an increase in pledging and gifts in 2024, the Cathedral Grants Committee is pleased to announce awards to 22 local organizations totaling $128,000. The committee reviewed 40 applications requesting a total of $348,500. This represents an increase across the board from 2023. In 2023, we received $256,500 in requests from 30 applicants and were able to award $121,500 to 22 of them. Our source of funding, authorized by the vestry, is 5% of plate and pledge revenue.
Deacon Jack Karn is a wonderful member of our committee serving as our clergy liaison. With Deacon Jack’s leadership, we are able to deepen our relationships with community grant recipients beyond financial assistance through the more robust Second Saturday volunteer days; this is an important way to expand our ministry in the community. To assist the cathedral’s outreach efforts during the year, the committee has set aside a special grant fund called the Community Chest. This allocation allows Deacon Jack to respond to a handful of smaller, emergent requests that come in during the year. If these funds are not used prior to the annual grant awards process, they are added back to the funds available for annual grant requests.
This year the Grants Committee welcomed the arrival of several new members to the grants committee, and we appreciate their willingness to step into this important ministry. We also want to give our heartfelt thanks to Carolyn Daniels and Greg Movesian who have been long serving members of the committee, providing leadership and continuity during a period of transition. We will miss their input as they roll off this committee while continuing to support the work of the cathedral in so many other ways. With their departure, we will be looking for a couple of new representatives; please let Deacon Jack know if you feel called to serve in this capacity.
Otherwise, our giving priorities are set by the Faith In Action Commission. Those priorities are reflected in the grants we made this year in each priority area: homelessness and housing; hunger and food insecurity, mental health, refugees and immigrants, and assistance to the formerly incarcerated. Some agencies represent more than one funding priority. All recipients are required to meet the cathedral’s non-discrimination requirements, especially with respect to persons who are LGBTQIA+, and to be welcoming and inclusive of all with respect to client services, employment, and leadership.
Saint John’s Cathedral can be proud of its financial support of the most vulnerable in our communities. Please consider volunteering to help one of these worthy organizations. The organizations that were awarded grants this year are on the next page.
2024 GRANTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Laura Kirk, Chair
Carolyn Daniels
Anne Enderby
Craig Kuehnert
Gregory Movesian
Rebecca Parnell
Susan Ritter
Annie Oldakowski
Owen Medina
David Vaughn
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn
Organization Name Grant Purpose
Center on Colfax
Centus Counseling
Colorado Village Collaborative
Colorado Safe Parking Initiative
Community Outreach Service Center
The Delores Project
Earthlinks
Empowerment Program
The Gathering Place
Heart & Hand
Heartland Mental Health
Hope Communities
Karis Community
Metro Caring
Network Coffee House
Project Angel Heart
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
St. Clare’s Ministries (Episcopal Non-Profit)
Saint Francis Center (Episcopal Non-Profit)
St. George’s Episcopal Mission
Second Chance Center
We Don’t Waste
$5,000 Continuing support of Glass Lawlor Mental Health program providing free, affirming, culturally responsive therapy to LGBTQIA+ individuals.
$4,000 Support a portion of a projected gap in funding key areas, including outpatient services, school counseling, and post-grad residencies.
$5,000 General operating support for shelter and supportive services.
$5,000 Grow and sustain a network of safe parking sites for individuals living in their cars and connecting them to housing and other services.
$7,500 Supportive services for residents at Charity House; training for peer support apprenticeship program.
$9,000 General operational support.
$2,000 General support to meet basic needs of and case management for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and food insecurity.
$7,500 General operational support to provide comprehensive behavioral and physical health and other services to individuals with complex barriers.
$5,000 General operating support for essential services and recovery programs.
$5,000 Support for resource center to address food insecurity.
$5,000 General operating support for people dealing with mental illness.
$5,000 General operational support to provide resource navigation, housing stability, basic needs, hunger alleviation, and employment support to low-income families.
$5,000 Support for program for adults recovering from mental illness; providing life skills to transition to independent living.
$10,000 General operational support to improve food access.
$4,000 Funding to increase organization capacity as a resource center.
$5,000 Support provision of medically-tailored meals to food-insecure and critically ill.
$6,500 General operating support for legal services program.
$9,000 Food, clothing, toiletries, blankets, sleeping bags, and overhead costs for the equivalent of one Tuesday per month.
$7,500 Support related to health and wellness, employment, and housing programs.
$3,000 Providing community meals and a food bank for the Leadville area
$7,500 General operational support for wraparound services focused on re-entry for the formerly incarcerated.
$5,000 General operating expense for food recovery and redistribution.
Total 2024 Funding
$128,000
From the Treasurer
Celebrating a Year of Accomplishments
My first year as treasurer has been filled with opportunities to celebrate. Our capital campaign was highly successful, providing funds for the much-needed restoration of our beloved stained-glass windows. We are excited about upcoming repairs to the columbarium and All Souls’ Walk, a remodeled kitchen, an expanded HVAC system, and the long-awaited sounds of our bells ringing again after years of silence. To everyone who contributed to the capital campaign, a profound thank you. Our cathedral is in excellent shape to continue serving as a spiritual home for future generations.
Endowment and Gifts
Thanks to a parishioner’s generous gift, our children now enjoy remodeled Godly Play classrooms. In November, we unveiled our new baptismal font—a gorgeous addition to our community.
The endowment continues to grow under the diligent oversight of our investment committee. The investment portion of the endowment achieved an impressive annual total return of nearly 13%. This allocation ensures steady, long-term growth for the future. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to those who have included Saint John’s in their wills, enabling gifts from their estate to support the endowment and ensure long-term financial stability. If you haven’t yet done so, please consider this important contribution to our cathedral’s financial sustainability.
2023 Audit
During the 2024 fiscal year, JDS Professional Group conducted the annual audit of Saint John’s consolidated financial statements, examining changes in our net assets and cash flows for the 2023 fiscal year. The audit findings conform to general accounting principles, with the sole qualification relating to the recording and depreciation of property and equipment—a practice consistent with most churches.
2025 Budget
In 2025, pledges, along with the 4% endowment draw, remain a vital source of income. These resources enable all the wonderful programming at Saint John’s, including our inspiring choir, thought-provoking Dean’s Forums, activities for children, families, and more.
Pledging is a personal way to participate in God’s work and our community’s mission. While we are close to meeting our budget goal, we still need $135,000 in pledges. If you haven’t pledged for 2025, I encourage you to join me in making a meaningful pledge. If you’re able, please consider increasing your pledge—even a small increase can make a big difference. You can contact Patrick Lannen, Director of Stewardship and Communications, to submit a new or increased pledge.
Looking Ahead
A helpful habit established by recent vestries and finance committees has been to regularly review a five-year financial projection for the operating budget. This year, the finance committee and vestry began planning for the 2026 operating budget earlier than ever.
While 2026 looks better than it did a few years ago due to strict expense controls and your generous support, challenges remain. Known and planned reductions in pledging revenues for 2026 will require creative solutions, though we hope increased giving in 2025 can help bridge the gap. Additionally, while the task force anticipates steady annual revenue from a planned mixed-use development project, this revenue is not expected to materialize by 2026.
With staff levels already conservative to maintain programming quality, further budget cuts will be difficult. However, it’s important to recognize that Saint John’s is a continually growing parish. Attendance has steadily increased over the past few years, with an average of more than 600 attendees across our three Sunday services. Last year, we were blessed with 540 pledging units—a testament to our dedicated members. We are hopeful that we will surpass this number in 2025.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the staff, finance committee, vestry, and the task force’s smaller initiatives and revenue projects, we see promising solutions forming for 2026. This is a pivotal moment, and our shared attention and creativity are focused on ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for Saint John’s.
-Jennifer Sherman
Treasurer
From the Director of Operations
Capital Campaign Projects in 2024
2024 marked a milestone for Saint John’s as we witnessed the incredible and dramatic impact of your capital campaign gifts. Thanks to your generosity and commitment, we successfully completed a series of essential building improvements that have significantly enhanced our facilities.
Among these, the most remarkable was the restoration of the stained-glass windows in the cathedral. Originally crafted by the Edward Frampton Studios of London and the Charles J. Connick Studios of Boston, these stunning works of art now shine with renewed brilliance. I’m pleased to report that the stained-glass restoration was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Additionally, the west lawn has been resodded and now features a wonderful new sidewalk designed to accommodate people with accessibility needs. I want to extend my thanks to Arts & Architecture for their excellent design work. We also made significant security improvements to the doors in the Welcome Center and Memorial Hall.
2024 Operating Budget
The finance committee, our accountant Joy Poole, and I are pleased to report that, while the books are still being finalized, the 2024 operating budget will close balanced. This success is not only due to the generous pledging and financial gifts of our community but also to the dedication of our staff, vestry, finance committee, and other key volunteers who worked tirelessly to keep expenses down and make the most of our financial resources.
A Heartfelt Thank You
My deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s capital projects and operating budget. Your generosity and dedication have not only revitalized our physical spaces but also ensured a balanced budget for 2024. These achievements are a testament to the strength of Saint John’s.
Audrey Chapman
Distributions from the Endowment
$1,092,091 32%
Earned Income (Retreats, Rental Fees, Interest, Other)
$215,027 6%
FINACNIALS
$3,399,142
Pledges Needed to Balance & Finalize the Budget $135,000…
Facilities, Buildings, & Grounds
Annual Plate and Non-Pledge Giving $321,248 10%
$209,316 6% Outreach Total $435,606 13%
Hospitality
$58,550 2%
Pledges $1,635,040 48%
2025 OPERATING EXPENSES
$3,399,142
Admin $1,002,005 29%
Personnel $1,693,665 50%
*We are still asking for pledges for 2025. Please contact our Director of Stewardship & Communications, Patrick Lannen, at patrick@sjcathedral.org to make or adjust your pledge.
The Very Reverend Richard Lawson Dean richard@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7705
Clergy & Staff
The Reverend Canon Broderick Greer Canon Precentor broderick@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7732
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn Deacon for Community Partnerships
jack@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7710
The Reverend Canon Katie Pearson Canon Pastor katie@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7711
Dr. Michael Boney Director of Music michael@sjcathedral.org 303-831-7721
Tina Clark Director of Christian Formation tina@sjcathedral.org 303-831-7714
Enrique Cintrón Digital Ministry Coordinator enrique@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7708
Shaun Prats
Facilities Manager shaun@sjcathedral.org
Robert Goergen Cathedral Administrator robert@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7702
Joy Poole Staff Accountant
joy@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7734
Audrey Chapman Director of Operations audrey@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7720
Patrick Lannen Director of Stewardship & Communications patrick@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7730
Zane Johnson Sacristan & Worship Administrator zane@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7718
Jordan Rodgers Facilities Team Member jordan@sjcathedral.org
Joseph O’Berry Associate Director of Music & Organist joseph@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7726
Sarah Strand
Youth Minister & Assistant to the Canons sarah@sjcathedral.org 303-577-7715
Desarae Strehlow Facilities Team Member
Department/Ministry/Activity
20s & 30s
Accounts Payable
All Souls’ Walk
Baptisms
Catechumenate
Cathedral Calendar
Cathedral Room Reservations
Choirs
Communications: Strategy, Marketing, Emergency, etc.
Communications: Digital, Streaming, AV, etc.
Events: Formation
Events: Liturgical
Events: Special (i.e. Saint John’s Day)
Events: Music
Facilities Department Supervisor
Finances
Formation
Funerals: Intake and Reservations
Funerals: Caterers and Receptions
Funerals: Invoicing
Human Resources
Membership: Welcome and Integration
Membership: Transfers
Music Administration
Nursery
Pastoral Care
Prayer List
Retreats
The Very Reverend Richard Lawson*
The Reverend Canon Broderick Greer*
The Reverend Canon Katie Pearson*
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn*
Security
Stewardship and Pledging
Vendors
Vestry
Website
Weddings: Intake and Reservations
Weddings: Invoicing
Welcome Center
Youth Programming
Primary Staff Contact
Broderick Greer
Joy Poole
Zane Johnson
Zane Johnson
Tina Clark
Robert Goergen
Robert Goergen
Dr. Michael Boney
Patrick Lannen
Enrique Cintrón
Tina Clark
Zane Johnson
Sarah Strand
Dr. Michael Boney
Audrey Chapman
Audrey Chapman
Tina Clark
Zane Johnson
Robert Goergen
Zane Johnson
Audrey Chapman
Sarah Strand
Zane Johnson
Joseph O’Berry
Tina Clark
Katie Pearson
Katie Pearson
Tina Clark
Richard Lawson
Broderick Greer
Katie Pearson
Jack Karn
Shaun Prats
Patrick Lannen
Audrey Chapman
Audrey Chapman
Enrique Cintrón
Zane Johnson
Zane Johnson
Robert Goergen
Sarah Strand
Updated January 2025
*(calendar, calls, appointments, etc.)