Welcome and Call to Order................................................................. The
Rev. Mary Kate Schroeder
Opening Prayer
Adoption of Minutes from 2003 Annual Meeting....................................................... Judy
Whitmore
Appointment of Secretary for the Annual Meeting...................... The Rev. Mary Kate
Schroeder
Introduction and Election of Candidates.................................................................... Peter
Hoffmann
Vicar’s Report....................................................................................... The
Rev. Mary Kate Schroeder
Fellowship Groups Introduction.......................... Phoebe Gruel
and The Rev. Mary Kate Schroeder
Warden’s Annual Review.............................................................. Jan
Johnson and Peter Hoffmann
Treasurer’s Report and Review of 2003...................................................................... Laurie
Pederson
Budget for 2004............................................................................................................ Larry
Gruel
Announcements and Acknowledgements............. The Rev. Mary Kate
Schroeder and Jan Johnson
Closing Prayer
St. Peter’s is a
mission church, not a parish church (although we still often use the word
parish to talk about the St. Peter’s community). We are a mission because we are not
financially self-sufficient: in 2004 we will receive financial assistance from
the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado Western and Mountain Regions and from Christ
Episcopal Church in Aspen. Because we are a mission, the governing body
is called a Bishop’s Committee, because all missions are under the direction of
the Bishop. By the books, or canons, the
Bishop appoints the leaders of the mission (clergy and laypersons alike),
however, in the past, the Bishop has permitted St. Peter’s to call its clergy
and to elect its lay officers.
St. Peter’s Bishop’s
Committee has several members that are elected to serve two-year terms of
leadership. The Bishop’s Committee has
the responsibility of providing for the physical aspects of the church:
building, books, musical instruments, finances to provide for clergy, etc.,
while the Vicar or Priest is responsible for the spiritual leadership of the
parish. Members of the Bishop’s Committee
(also called “members-at-large”) are elected by the church members at the
Annual Meeting.
There are two Wardens
of the Bishop’s Committee who are the primary lay (non-ordained) officers of
the church. They sign legal and
financial documents on behalf of St. Peter’s. Wardens are either elected by the
church members at the annual meeting or elected by the Bishop’s Committee at a
convenient time following the Annual Meeting. Wardens serve for one year terms,
and are eligible for re-election for a second term. It is the practice of St. Peter’s for Wardens
to serve two consecutive one-year terms for continuity of leadership. The other
officers of the church, the Treasurer and Clerk, are appointed annually by the
Bishop’s Committee, and can serve for an unlimited number of terms.
Bishop’s Committee Candidate...................... Dale
Hurt or djhurt@comcast.com
My family Julie (my
wife), Madeline (my 2 and a half year old), and I became part of the St.
Peter’s family a little over two years
ago after not being comfortable at the church we were attending at the
time. St. Peter’s was suggested to us by
Laurie Pederson saying “you’ll feel welcome at
St. Peter’s and you’ll love Mary Kate.”
So with that we came to St. Peter’s to see why Laurie was so excited for
us to attend. As you can see, we are
still coming to St. Peter’s two and a half years later because we were welcomed
with open arms by Rev. Mary Kate and the St. Peter’s family of Christ.
By attending St.
Peter’s for over two years I can help the congregation at St. Peter’s grow by
playing a role of listening to what others have to say about the St. Peter’s
church family and bringing those thoughts to the correct people to help us
become better in serving God. One way of
doing this is becoming part of the Bishop’s Committee.
God has always been a
part of my life. But I have really seen
His work over the past few years, by leading us to St. Peter’s. He has reminded me that He has a purpose in
all that He does whether it is good or bad in our eyes. The constant reminders
of love that He has shown my family and me in recent months tell me that there
is no one greater than God. And by believing in Him there will be eternal life.
I would like to see St.
Peter’s grow and reach out to those who need Him most even more by what we give
to charities, helping those in need whether a part of the St. Peter’s family or
not. And by spreading the news that God
is watching over them in all that they do. I would like to also see the house
in which we all worship Christ become even bigger so that more people would be
able to come and listen to what He has to say.
Bishop’s Committee...................................... Susan
Keenan or keenan@sopris.net
I first became a part
of St. Peters at its inception in
1989. We had just moved to Basalt (Elk Run
to be exact) and thought it was a perfect opportunity to move our church life
from Christ Church
in Aspen to the newly forming St.
Peters. After
about a year and a half, when the church began evening services at Basalt
Methodist Church,
we moved back to worshiping at Christ
Church since morning services
worked better for us. In the fall of 2000, we rejoined St.
Peters. With its morning services and its first
full-time vicar, Mother Mary Kate, it was a perfect time. Spiritually it was a good time, also. My
husband and I had lost our 11 year-old daughter that June and needed all the
strength and guidance that the church (the parish, the priest and God) could
offer us.
I have been on the Bishop's
Committee for one 2 year term and would like to continue for
another term. It is an exciting time for St. Peters.
We are growing by leaps and bounds with people and programs and I would like to
be a part of it all. Looking forward to a bigger facility and all that entails
and providing support to the growing congregation of young people are important
and exciting. This church continues to be a family to both Bob and me.
Bishop’s Committee.................. Glen
Parker 963-1628 or theparkers@sopris.net
My wife Lynn and I have
been a part of St. Peters for over
14 yrs. We were invited to a service by the Hoffmann family and started to come
on a regular schedule ever since. We have two teenagers-- Kaitlyn and Cory.
They have been coming for most of their lives. My part in the church has been
small but important. I have been working with EYC in one way or another for the
past several years. This has been a challenge and learning experience, but most
of all a great joy to see them grow into young adults. I hope to continue to
work with our kids in the future. I am now and will be for the foreseeable
future part of the Discernment Committee. This has also been a rewarding
experience.
My faith with Jesus
Christ is strong and has always been a big part of my life. I have not always
gone to church as I grew up Roman Catholic and had difficulties with some of
their ways. (I am more than happy to explain these to any one if need be!) St.
Peter's has helped me to see church in a new light. The Church family has been
important and I would like that to continue. The sermons are very rewarding and
I would like for more people to hear them.
My life has changed in
many ways for many reasons since I have been a part of St. Peter's. But church
has always been a part of that. I have watched St. Peter's grow in numbers as
well as in faith. I am not exactly sure what I can bring to the Bishops
Committee, but I leave it up to them to decide if my talents are what are
needed.
Bishop’s Committee.............. Bill
Smith 927-3199 or wgsmith@fuller-realty.com
I am the Chairman of
Fuller Realty Partners, a Houston
based Private Equity Real Estate Investment Firm. I am also the Managing Partner of other
investment and development partnerships.
I have been married for 38 years to Martha Smith and we have two kids
and six grandchildren. Before my real estate career I worked for Mobil Oil
Corporation for six years after graduating from college. I have a business
degree from Louisiana Tech
University and have taken numerous
post graduate courses over the years primarily in finance, accounting and real
estate. I have served on several boards of non-profits in Texas
and been involved in numerous committees of non-profit organizations. I am
currently a member of St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston as well as St.
Peter’s. I joined the Episcopal Church
when I was in college after growing up in the Baptist
Church.
Martha and I purchased
our home in Basalt approximately five years ago. We love St. Peter’s and have
enjoyed being a part of this church. We live in Basalt most of the time but
travel on business very frequently.
Year in Review................... Jan
Johnson, Warden 963-1195 or janetj@sopris.net
St. Peter’s experienced
great joy and great sadness in the year 2003.
It was a year of change; reflecting on the past and looking forward to
the future. We re-evaluated our
long-term relationship with the Growing
Years School
and looked at our building, dreaming of what we want St. Peter’s to be. We renewed, with thanksgiving, our agreement
with Mother Mary Kate to serve as our Vicar.
We watched with joy and pride as our young people dedicated their time
and talents to helping others less fortunate and suffered in sadness as we lost
Kathy Neal, a much loved and valued member of our parish. We began to define what it means to belong to
St. Peter’s and established a process for welcoming newcomers as members of our
church community.
The highlights of the
year were as follows:
January:
Annual
meeting – Welcomed Geoff Gwynne as
Priest-in-charge at Christ Church
The
Holland Hills church building goes on the market precipitating serious
consideration of our own facilities and parish feedback process.
Established
position of part-time office assistant
February:
Bishop’s
Committee Retreat with Fr. Brooks Keith,
Transfiguration, Vail
Women’s
Retreat at St. Benedict’s Monastery
March:
Lay-Led
Ash Wednesday services
Start
of Lenten preaching series on the Church: Sanctuary, Body of Christ, Bride of
Christ, and Ekklesia
Parish
Ski Day at Buttermilk
April:
Parish
Lent Evening Seder with Carolyn Manosevitz
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services
Stations of the Cross in English and Spanish
with our Roman Catholic, Methodist, and other ecumenical brothers and sisters.
Easter
Vigil
Easter Day—our highest attendance so far!
May
Mother’s
Day and Graduate Recognition of Jenna Bruce, Sam Hoffmann, and Liza Seymour/Rudecoff
Discipleship
Class convened with 12 students
Taizé
Musicians begin offering music once a month at the 9:30 liturgy
June
EYC/Youth
Group Mission Trip to Juarez,
Mexico
Remodel
of Church through a week-long Work Party
Diocesan
Convention Elects Rob O’Neill to be the 10th Bishop of Colorado
July
Our
first outdoor baptisms under a tent in the back yard
Discernment Committee convened.
Summer
Camp at Trinity Ranch
Triennial
Meeting of the Episcopal Church is convened – Mother Mary Kate makes sure that
the worship at the Convention goes smoothly.
And it did!
August
All
Parish Camp Out
at Chapman Group Campground
Ministry
Review completed with goals for St. Peters
and for Mother Mary Kate established
Renewed
Letter of Agreement with Mother Mary Kate written and signed
September
All
Parish meeting on St. Peter’s and the Growing
Years School
Growing
Years lease renewed for one year with conditions
Two
Fall Kerygma Classes started with a total of 16 students
Fran
McKendree inspires us again with his music for
worship and an evening jam session with St. Peter’s musicians
October
Diocesan
Convention in Denver
Consecration
of Bishop Rob O’Neill
Pony
Express Stewardship Drive gets off to a roaring
start
Wonderful
Harvest Feast at Blue Creek Grill
Membership
Teaching and Process begins
November
Open
House at the Vicarage
Baptisms
at the Feast of All Saints and our first Welcoming Sunday for new members
Grandfathering
and Grandmothering Sunday for all current members;
more than 50 Bibles given away
December
Annual
Caroling Party and celebration of Phyllis Hollenbaugh’s
birthday – December 21st
St.
Peter’s bursts at the seams at two Christmas Eve Services
Buildings Report...................... Peter
Hoffmann, 963-1759 or sixhoffs@juno.com
St. Peter’s owns and
manages two buildings: the vicarage, where the Vicar lives, at 402
Devon Court in the Columbines, and the church
building, at 200 Elk Run Drive. We are responsible for all maintenance on the
church building, and any interior maintenance and upgrades on the vicarage.
Mother Mary Kate serves as the Secretary for the Board of Directors of the
Columbine Homeowner’s Association also.
In 2003, the following maintenance issues were addressed:
The
Vicarage
Daryl
Pederson and Peter Hoffmann
installed a new window in the hallway.
the gutters and down spouts were dissembled and
cleaned.
John Kenworthy upgraded some of the heat tape
electrical service.
the old redwood deck was removed and recycled
bringing natural gas to the residence was
investigated
the carpets were cleaned at the vicarage by the
Altar Guild in November
The
Church:
Larry
Gruel and Peter Hoffmann installed a newer
microwave and range
the main entry to the Sanctuary was moved to
make more room and the area was repainted
John Kenworthy installed a new electrical outlet
the boiler was inspected and numerous upgrades
were performed to insure its' operation
a new thermostat was installed in the Sanctuary
to insure comfort during the early services
the old drinking fountain was removed and the
drywall was repaired
a bulletin board was put up to post projects
about the area
the library area downstairs was turned over to
the church giving us much needed space
a leak was repaired in the library ceiling
swamp coolers were serviced in the spring and
fall
the exterior signs were repainted
I think this covers
most of the work performed over the course of the year.
Treasurer's Report
