In attendance:
Chris Heard, Debra Hibbs, Suzi Sutherland Martin, Meiling Masterson, Patsy Salsbury,
Chris Zambito, Sherrie Clements, Gary Schulstad
Staff: Toni Hartung
Guests:
CALL TO ORDER 6:46 PM quorum present
OPENING PRAYER - Gary
LAST MEETING MINUTES
Approved August Minutes. Reviewed September Notes with no quorum present.
MONTHLY UPDATES
No electronic submission this month
PASTOR REPORT (click here)
YOUTH REPORT (click here)
Meiling Overnight at Creator. Pastor Ray and Debi are working on details. The youth collective Jess is moving due to her husbands job. November 10th Youth Sunday with practice on Nov 3. HS youth collective Sunday Oc 20th at Moreland Presbyterian. Welcomed freshman and talked about ideas for next caravan trip. Going to stay in US so everyone can attend. Leaning towards Washington DC or FL. June 28th or after July 4th.
Halloween barn dance 10/26 at 7:30-9:30 in Silverton. HS Nov 9th Saturday.
MUTUAL MINISTRY REPORT (click here)
They have met and are recommending 4 members stay on leaving 2 open spots. Gary and Ray have identified some people to fill spots.
Not everything needs to be confidential. Action: getting 2-3 more people. Talk to council about how the changes will look. We want a two way street of communication. Gary will address this with Ray.
Next meeting October 30th
FAITH LIFE REPORT
No electronic submission this month
TREASURER'S REPORT
No electronic submission this month
No electronic submission this month
STEWARDSHIP REPORT (click here)
Looking for 4 new people to join. Need to know timeline for adding people. Final pledges due 1st week of December
Chris H suggested that meeting once a month is not enough. Chris Z suggested that someone from Council should be in each committee. Toni is on stewardship. Because MM in so confidential we are suggesting people go directly to Ray. Trying to get away from triangulation. Chris H said MM did nothing for council. Nothing was ever addressed. Ray suggested being more mutual in reporting.CH stated not taking away Pastor’s safe place but adding a piece to not have a conversation dead end
PLEDGE DRIVE / PLEDGE CARD PRESENTATION - Toni
Toni wants someone to be the head of each group so that each person that signs up is contacted.
BUILDING USAGE - Toni
Building Use: Power learning wants to use building in November 2:00-2:45 Tues, Wed, Thurs, We would review in 90 days. AA literature group wants to meet on Thursday nights at 7:30. Actin already taken and no action needed by counci
CLUSTER NETWORKING RETREAT DEBRIEF - Chris Zambito
Prince of Life, Zoar, St. Stephens, Milwaukie Lutheran, King of Kings all attended. Pastor Ray opened with Prayer. Debi presented for SE Youth collective. Broke into groups - Liturgical group, Epiphany, Advent. Community services group. Worship - Gary reported many in that group had similar concerns printing bulletins, etc. Peace and justice. All said Lent service was a struggle for everyone. Ended with Pastor John's prayer circle around King of Kings representatives and their struggle with the homeless project they are engaged in.
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Gary and Chris Zambito
Called Clackamas review. We can put an ad for 1 month for $150.00.
Patsy made the motion that Creator put an ad in the Clackamas Review for a month, Suzi 2nded . All approved.
Banner for front. Zoning banner is for 60 days per year. Corner of 132nd and Sunnyside 10ft back from sidewalk, 32 sq ft. Chris Z and Pastor Ray will follow on a professional banner.
STORY LINE / STORY DWELLING &
COUNCIL COFFEE CONVERSATIONS - Gary
Three Creator members, Gary Schulstad, Deb Hibbs and Debi Stromberg are attending the Neighborhood Project training sessions and there is a plan for them to train others, particularly in the area of One to Ones. Pastor Erika from Story Dwelling gave a sermon and presentation this past Sunday on the power of community organizing and One to Ones is central to that organizing.
COPIER - Toni
Patsy moved that Creator lease to own the Epson, Chris 2nded. All approved
BACKPACK BUDDIES - Sherrie
Electronic Recycling planned for January 11, 2020
ADJOURN
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
The Neighborhood Project
October 22, 6:00 PM Oak Grove United Methodist Church - Oregon City
October 29, 6:00 PM Oak Grove United Methodist Church - Oregon CityOregon Synod's Whirlwind Weekend
November 9, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - St. Matthew's
November 10, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Prince of Life
Youth Sunday November 10, 10:00 AM - Creator
Contemplative Service November 10, 7:00 PM - Prince of Life
Executive Committee November 15 (?) 6:30 PM - Creator
Full Council Meeting November 18 6:30 PM - Creator
Bishop Laurie's Installation December 14 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Backpack Buddies Electronic Recycling January 11, 2020 - Creator
2020 Synod Assembly June 5-7 Red Lion in Jantzen Beach, PDX
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