Church Council: Meeting in a Minute | November 25, 2024

Church Council met on November 25, 2024. The recent Council meeting had important updates and decisions. Here's a summary of the key points discussed:

• Generous bequests: The church received a significant bequest from the estate of Regina Robbins (godmother of Michael Dawson, husband of Laura Anderson) and another substantial bequest from the estate of Linda Falconiero.

• Financial update: 

  • UCC Norwell: The church's year-to-date operating result has shifted to a negative balance primarily due to timing of pledge payments and some specific expenses. Pledge collections have increased since September statements were sent.

  • Linden Ponds Community Church: Year-to-date LPCC is operating at a gain. Expenses are essentially on the budget for the year.

  • The New Nursery School: Showing operating profit with only three months of financials, but continues to be normal for this part of the fiscal year.

• Annual Meeting plans: Plans for the upcoming Annual Meeting were discussed, including informational meetings and the in-person meeting itself.

• Lawn sign policy: The council unanimously approved the new "Church Temporary Signage Policy."

• Investment policy: The council unanimously approved the new Investment Policy, outlining guidelines for managing the church's various investment funds.

• Pastor housing allowance: The council approved the reported housing allowance amounts for the pastors.

• Linden Ponds pastor: The council unanimously approved the call of Reverend Barbara Therese to serve as the new pastor of the Linden Ponds Community Church, pending a congregational vote at the annual meeting.

• Next meeting: Special Council Meeting, January 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM

Please note, these are not official meeting minutes. These are highlights intended to inform and emphasize the collaborative spirit driving our church community forward in an inclusive manner. Official meeting minutes are available by request. For further details, check back in to this blog and our weekly newsletter. Keep an eye out for future meeting updates, briefly!