821 South Fourth Street Louisville, Kentucky 40203

502-587-6011

The Rev. J. Edward Morris, Rector

The Annual Congregational Meeting

January 14, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.

Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Appointment of Parliamentarian

Election of Secretary

Minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting

The Election of the Vestry Class of 2009

Reports

Resolutions

For the Good of the Church

Adjournment

Index of Reports and Materials

Statistics

Rector’s Report

Ministries of Excellence Reports:

WORSHIP:

Music: Adult Choir and Orchestra, Children’s Choir and Orchestra

Flower Delivery

Ushers

Tape and Word

Acolytes

Altar Guild

Lectors

Chalicists

Pew Materials

CARE:

Senior Warden

Book Club

Newcomers

Greeters

North Entry Ministers

Crisis Care

College and Young Adult

Parish Life

Foyer Groups

Hospitality

Time and Talent

Breakfasts

Burial Ground

Building, House, and Grounds (Property)

Long Range Planning

EDUCATION:

Christian Formation: Children and Youth reports

Website

Calvary Connection

Adult Formation

OUTREACH:

Clothes Shops

Food Closet

Help Ministries

Book Aid

Help Build Hope

Outreach Gifts

FINANCIAL REPORTS

VOTING STIPULATIONS

BALLOT

STATISTICS

From the Register of Services, January 1 – December 31, 2006:

Eucharists: 194 (140 Sundays, 64 Weekdays)

Other services: 18 (10 private Eucharists, 8 Weekdays)

Total Attendance: All Services – 11,926 (11,964 in 2005)

2. From the Parish Register:

Baptisms: 3 (3 in 2005)

Dylan Harper Gulick, Lillian Louise Stewart Morris, Zoe MacLean Lambdin

Confirmations: 8 (8 in 2005)

Eddie Downing Crawford, Andrew Harvey Fulton, James Phillips Hannigan, Jr.

Kelsey Adele Hensley, Tiffany Micaela Justice, Mary Louise Wilson Vernon

Susan Blake Turner, Pinkney Susannah Wiggins

Marriages: 4 (4 in 2005)

James Phillips Hannigan, Jr. and Tiffany Micaela Justice

William John David Parrot and Stephanie Allison Wempe

David Bos and Michele A. Craig

Susan Warren Egger and John Christopher Smith

Burials: 9 (15 in 2005)

Helen S. Carle, Walter Irvin Beale, John Kyle Hibbs, Burton Ashley Smith,

Mildred James Roby Cary, Natalie Moyra Schroeder Skidmore,

William Hoyt Mootz, Charles Henry Fritschner

Transfers In: 13 (9 in 2005)

Gerry Barker, Michele Bos, David Bos, Roger Walker, Alexander Redden,

Laura Fulton, Thomas Fulton, Andrew Fulton, Peter Fulton, Dana Atyia,

Dean Atyia, Donnal Duvall, Gwathmey Tyler.

Transfers Out: 7 (1 in 2005)

Carla McCarty, Cassandra Brosvik, Alexandra Brosvik, Kenneth Wempe, Jr.,

Victoria Dempsey, Burrel Farnsley, Mary Jane Beale

RECTOR

2006 proved to be another great year for Calvary! I am encouraged and energized by what I see happening in our congregation. More is happening at Calvary in terms of outreach, worship, programming and overall participation then I can remember. But then again, I must remind myself that it has only been a little more than two years since we have been together.

The fact that it has only been since October 2004 that I have been Calvary's Rector does sound strange to me. In some ways, I feel like I have been here forever. What I mean is that I feel like I belong here with you, and that is somewhat of a timeless feeling. It is like I have always been here. I have you to thank for this feeling. You continue to make me and my family feel very welcomed and appreciated.

Being welcomed by people at Calvary is one of our hallmarks. Practically every single person I meet that has spent time here visiting or who has been attending regularly always comments on how welcoming and friendly our church is. Practicing the ministry of hospitality is one of the consistent themes of the Old and New Testaments.

This past year we experienced the opportunity to welcome more people into the community of this great church. Whether it was through our food and clothing ministry, our worship services, or the many midweek programs and special events now happening, more people came through the doors of Calvary than in any time in recent memory.

Change is happening, and the kind of change we are experiencing is dynamic and healthy. A group of parishioners and I have been meeting since June and are forming a vision and plan for the future. This Long Range Planning Committee consists of a variety of parishioners and is working to set forth an agenda for growth in mission and ministry as well as the enhancement and stabilization of our buildings and grounds. Please see the report within this booklet.

This past year saw the departure of our Assistant Rector, Rhonda Lee, in July. We welcomed back Richard Humke as our new Priest Associate. We were pleased that Callie Hausman's position as the Director of Community and Christian Formation has become full-time and that her responsibilities now include the areas of Parish Life as well as her continued excellence with our formation programs with children and youth. We were also pleased to welcome Mary Ann Mertz from St. Matthew's as our parish intern. She is with us until June and is spending 16 hours/week serving in various capacities as she discerns a call to the ordained ministry.

We spent time worshiping together through the liturgical year observing the seasons and festivals of the church with creativity, dignity, beauty, and reverence. We saw more people standing, kneeling, and sitting in our church on Sundays and Thursdays. We also saw the average age of attendees decrease as the average attendance increased. We welcomed students from the University of Louisville School of Music as they played on the first three Sundays of the month at our 9:15 service. We look forward to their continued participation throughout 2007.

Our music program is clearly one of the strengths of our church. We are enriched each week by the thoughtful musical selections and by the performance of the choir and musicians who play from time to time. Margaret and Melvin are true treasures of our community.

Before closing, I must say a few words about the new programs and events that occurred this past year. Since September we have begun a Wednesday Noon Bible Study that is attended, in part, by some who work downtown. We were all dazzled by the great success of the Unique Boutique held in September and organized by the Fundraising Committee. Over 60 of us came together on December 21 to decorate the church for Christmas, worship, and to share a meal. It looks as if a new tradition has begun with this shared event of decorating and undecorating the church. There were many other highlights of the year that included a trip to the semi-finals in the softball league. This was a reflection of the participation and leadership of many new players. A new ministry to college students was begun in September and continues to provide a special place and opportunity for fellowship and service. There are now two pianos on the first floor of our parish building; one in the Parish Hall and one in Parker Hall. Both of these were made possible by the generosity of many and the efforts of Margaret Dickinson and others.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the outstanding participation in this year's Stewardship Campaign. Together, we have pledged more financial support to Calvary for the support of its ongoing ministry than ever before. As we grow we will need this support to maintain and enhance the mission of our church. Thank you to everyone who has made this community a priority in their lives. Thank you to Whitney Hardy, John Bugbee and others who have helped make this year's campaign a great success.

May God be glorified by the generosity and faithfulness of us all. I look forward with you to another great year ahead. Thank you again for all you do to make Calvary a wonderful church for all.

God bless you,

J. Edward Morris, Rector

The following reports are grouped according to our

FOUR GREAT MINISTRIES of EXCELLENCE at Calvary Church

WORSHIP

CARE

EDUCATION

OUTREACH

(Finances follow)

WORSHIP

Worship is the cornerstone of our life together. Through it we are transformed into people blessed by our experience of encountering God and commissioned to go forth into the world spreading this blessing through serving Christ in all people. This past year, we continued our three service schedule September through May, our two service schedule June through the second Sunday of September, and our Thursday Holy Eucharist throughout the year. The 9:15 service has been enhanced with the addition of several college students from the University of Louisville School of Music who play for us on the first three Sundays of the month. As Episcopalians we find much of our identity in what we share together during worship. There are many opportunities to serve God by serving in some capacity during or in preparation of worship. Please read through the following reports and choose one or two that you would like to explore as a way of deepening your faith and enabling others to deepen theirs through the experience of worshiping in this wonderful place.

Here are some other highlights of worship this year: 1) Our Blessing of the Animals service held in our churchyard on a beautiful October morning. 2) A Holy Week that included Celebrations of the Eucharist on each weekday and an Agape Supper before the Maundy Thursday service. 3) An All Saints Day service at Calvary that involved Christ Church Cathedral. 4) Some 55 children participated in our Christmas Pageant. 5) Both Easter and Christmas Eve attendance was substantially more than in recent years. 6) Our average Sunday attendance was over 170.

MUSIC AT CALVARY

This is the 43rd time I have reported on the state of music at Calvary! As an inner city church, we have a special challenge to offer unique programs that attract people who have to pass four or five other churches to get to Calvary, as well as ministering to those who live in our neighborhood. We have assessed and are meeting that challenge through ambitious programs, including music. While nothing can, will, or should remain exactly the same, we have a firm foundation on which to build. I thank Father Ned and Father Humke for both appreciating and supporting that foundation as we continue to strive to uphold our tradition of musical excellence, and I thank them for their interest and cooperation in understanding the importance of liturgy and the role that music can play in fitting all of that together.

The Calvary Adult Choir consists of a loyal group of about 40 singers who provide music every Sunday, even in the summer. For the adult choir, it means a commitment for the whole morning EVERY SUNDAY, for we rehearse an hour and a half before we ever get into church. On occasion, we also hear various instruments played by members of Calvary, including flute (Julio and James Racine, Elyse Hensley), violin (Judy Wilson, Marie Montilla, Marsha Webb, Anne Marie deZeeuw, James Racine, Mary Gail Richardson, Haley Hensley, Kelsey Hensley)), viola (Beth Rudwell, Nina Racine), cello (Judith Hamilton, Cynthia Racine Tran, Anne Richardson), and harp (Julia Richardson). We are especially pleased that some of our young strings are now advanced enough to also play in the “big” orchestra! And do not forget our bagpipers, Anne Marie deZeeuw and Larry Frederiksen. Last fall, the 9:15 service music took on a whole new sound, as we pursued our goal of reaching out to music students at the University of Louisville. A flute-clarinet-bass trio (Lanren Taylor, John Aurelius, Michele Linder) provides music on the first and second Sundays, while trumpet and trombone (John Bryant and Jeff Marcilliat) do the third. So that our children know what a pipe organ sounds like, I take the fourth Sunday, and anything goes for the fifth (Calvary strings one time, harp the next so far.) Our volunteer choir director Melvin Dickinson deserves much thanks for his expertise and dedication. I would also like to thank Jim Barnes for his Herculean efforts to keep the music library in order and to provide CDs to keep tabs on it all. Special events in 2006 for which the adult choir sang included Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, All Saints’ Day, and Christmas Eve.

The 20th Annual Lenten Listen and Lunch Series this spring was again a real community effort, with excellent recitals and luncheons prepared by more than 40 Calvary volunteers. A total of 507 people attended the five Wednesday concerts played by Margaret and Melvin Dickinson, Julia Richardson, Michael Tunnell, Bruce Heim, and the Redden Family Singers. The recitals generated donations of $1,649.90. This amount was given to Help Ministries of Central Louisville to further our ministry to those in need. This is a true wedding of outreach and music. Other concerts and recitals included one by the Louisville Bach Society, violin recitals by students of Judy Wilson, an AGO “ORGAN CRAWL,” and various tour demonstrations.

As to what I do … for six days a week (yes, I DO mostly get Fridays off) , I try to balance a vital music program and all it entails with tons of other things: running the food program; coordinating the daily volunteers; serving as board secretary for the Help Ministries; composing and printing the weekly bulletins, the newsletter, posters, and other mailings and chasing after people who don’t honor deadlines; coordinating weddings; coordinating the Lenten Series, serving as cook, organ recitalist and troubleshooter; fighting with the computer and enjoying the copy machine; cooking up jobs for others to do; and performing all sorts of janitorial tasks. I even manage to practice now and then! The involvement I have every day with the people who have much less than we do is a never-ending source of humbleness for me, and I am grateful that, through our many ministries, we can make a difference for them. May we continue to be uniquely supportive of each other and those to whom we minister. We live in challenging times!

Margaret Dickinson

The Children’s Choral Ensemble

We are grateful to Elyse Hensley, who led this group for the first part of the year, and to Mary Redden, who prepared them for the Christmas Pageant. We are looking at ways to expand their role – and to try to find the 25th hour in a 24-hour day so they can rehearse more. MLD

Calvary Youth Strings Ensemble

The Calvary Youth Strings Ensemble has played for special services throughout the Church Year, including the Christmas Pageant. Members of this group have also played in smaller ensembles, and as soloists for services. Some of the more advanced players played for the 9:30 Christmas Eve service this year. Our members are made up of young people whose ability runs from beginner to advanced. This means that on occasion you will hear the entire group, such as the Christmas Pageant, and at other times, just the advanced players will participate. All levels are encouraged and appreciated. Calvary is very lucky to have such talented young musicians willing to share those talents in service to God.

Violins: Mary Jane Booker, Haley Hensley, Kelsey Hensley, Mary Gail Richardson Elizabeth Walton, Lily Walton, Rosemary Wilson Cellos: Pauline Hamilton, Anne Richardson, Julian Rippy, McKenna Webb.

Judy Pease Wilson, Director

FLOWER DELIVERY

We would like to thank Mike and Wilma Wilson for their loyal and faithful service in chairing the flower delivery ministry for many, many years. They set up the schedule and the procedures very efficiently year after year. Serving on the flower team is a very rewarding ministry. It provides the server to bring the gift of flowers from the altar, along with the Sunday service bulletin, and a card of remembrance, to one or more of our shut-ins or ill parish members. The team member brings good cheer and a loving connection to those who can’t be with us for Sunday service. The flower delivery schedule for 2007 has been posted, and we want to thank all of you who signed up to serve. Doug Spaulding joins me as the new co-chair of the flower delivery team. Sandra Cherry

USHERS

Calvary's Ushers are likely the first parishioners visitors meet, and the first people church goers see before service. Thanks to a generous volunteering group of helpful parishioners, the usher function at Calvary went smoothly last year. A knowledgeable group of experience ushers served as "Captains" each month and made administration of each Sunday's ushers easy and smooth. It is hoped all of this year’s ushers able will renew their commitment to serve next year. All wishing to re-up kindly update their contact information, and advise Anita or Jack Reisz. Any one wishing to join up for next year should contact Anita or Jack. Ushering is not difficult and can be easily learned by reading an Instruction Bulletin, and /or attending an annual training session. Jack Reisz, Usher Chair

TAPE AND WORD MINISTRY

The year 2006 marked the 24th year of the Tape Ministry. We have distributed over 2,000 tapes to people who are not able to attend Calvary for reasons of absence or illness. We would welcome any and all help in making this ministry more efficient. We also tape all weddings, funerals, and baptisms and give them as gifts to the families involved. We also have a duplicating machine, and are able to make copies of services. Just bring us a tape, and we'll do the rest. The sermons are a weekly offering on our web page and are also available in printed form at the west end of the nave. Lois O’Hara sends out copies of the sermons to those who are unable to be present. If you would like to receive the sermons, please let the office know. The sermons are also on our website, as is the Calvary Connection, and past editions are in the library. Our bulletins serve also as mini newsletters.

As stated, we continue to tape each service. You are invited to check out tapes of services back to 1981, if you wish! We are very grateful to Joyce Tichenor, who has taken on the monumental task of cataloging and rearranging service tapes clear back to 1981. In addition, she has cleaned up and catalogued all of the bulletins, and continues to monitor those each week. (They are now all in the library bathroom!) You can also check out books in our library. Do remember, however, if you check out a book, to return it! Margaret Dickinson

ACOLYTES

Thanks to the capable leadership of Dorn Crawford, the transition of heading this team was an easy one. Since taking over that role, the ranks have increased. I credit this to the direct involvement of our Rector, Fr. Ned. Under his guidance, I know what he expects and can relate that to the acolytes. We have had some grand processionals for Easter, Pentecost, Christ the King, and Christmas Eve services. On most Sundays, you will see a Lead Crucifer, two Torch Bearers, and a Clergy Crucifer. On Feast Days, there will be more acolytes involved, including some Banner Bearers. The youth involved are doing a wonderful job and take their role in this important ministry quite seriously. I would also like to thank Ned Reiter and Jim Barnes for their knowledge and advice in guiding our young people in this capacity. We are continually learning from our experiences and honing and improving our skills as acolytes. I am enjoying working with our acolytes. Here is a list of Calvary's Acolytes: Lead Crucifers: Tori Long, Haley Hensley, John MacLean. Clergy Crucifers: Kelsey Hensley, Griffin Brown, Harvey Fulton.Torch Bearers: Mary Jane Booker, Brennan Fewell, Peter Fulton, Audrey Hensley, Stuart MacLean, Emily Redden, Pinkney Wiggins, Rosemary Wilson, Abby Belknap, and

McKenna Webb. Judy Pease Wilson

ALTAR GUILD

The Altar Guild is a group of women and men who volunteer their time and talent to arrange the flowers, and set the altar for weekly and Sunday services, as well as funerals, weddings, and other personal services. In addition to these duties, the Altar Guild volunteers also decorate the nave, chancel and sanctuary for Christmas and Easter. This past year we have seen some changes in our settings. This Christmas we switched from artificial to live greens and for the first time in many years, provided a Christmas tree that the children decorated. Also, thanks to the expert guidance of Ned Reiter, we have pavement candles which are brand new. In addition, the acolyte standards are new and we have brought back candlesticks from Calvary’s deep past. We also have some lovely new vestments and altar cloths. We are blessed to have such a beautiful church and serving on the Altar Guild is one way to draw nearer the beauty. We hope, in the coming year, to establish a fifth team (we now have four) so that when the month has five Sundays, we will have this special team in place. Deborah Stewart, Chair

LECTORS

We currently have a roster of 21 readers for the 11:00 services, plus those who do the earlier services, and some excellent youth readers who read on at least two occasions during the year. All continue to make the Liturgy of the Word meaningful for the congregation. A new set of guidelines was completed for this ministry during the summer, and with the advent of the new church year, we have changed to the Revised Common Lectionary. We give thanks and honor to Ned Reiter, who retired as lector at the end of the year, after more than 30 years of distinguished service in this ministry. Jonathan Smith

CHALICISTS

The Chalicist cycle is from the Second Sunday of Easter through Easter Day. During the 2006 cycle, the following persons served as Lectors/Chalicists at the 8:00 service: Jamie Hendon, Linda Klein, Lincoln Lewis, Willem Wiese, and Terry Williams. At the 11:00 service, Chalicists included: Sarah Baker, Jim Barnes, Art Dietz, Glenna Harris, Elyse Hensley, Haley Hensley, John MacLean, Sandy MacLean, Mary Ann Mertz, Jack Reisz, Sally Reisz, Meg Scharre, Carolyn Snow, Don Snow, David Stewart, Clyde Warner and Judy Pease Wilson. We were delighted to have their service at the Altar Rail and in the Nave. Jim Barnes and Carolyn Snow

PEW MATERIALS

Anna Havrilesko is the principal “caregiver” for the pews, making sure pencils, prayer cards, and Welcome to Calvary brochures are provided and keeping the rack at the rear of the church supplied with Calvary Connections, church history, booklets, information, and tour brochures.

CARE

SENIOR WARDEN

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Senior Warden this year, and rewarding to work with such a dedicated, congenial vestry. Through their hard work and with the cooperation and work of all the members of Calvary, I believe we have had one of the most outstanding years in our long history.

The year began with a two-day retreat at Wooded Glen in Henryville, IN. We had time for worship, planning, and routine business, as well as fellowship. It was a fruitful two days, and a similar retreat is scheduled for this coming February. We agreed that all first year vestry members should attend the Diocesan Convention this year at St. Luke’s, Anchorage. Second year members are scheduled to attend the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes in Fort Lauderdale in February. What is the Consortium? It’s a dynamic network of over 100 endowed parishes distinguished by innovative and effective initiatives and approaches to leadership education for lay and clergy in the Episcopal Church. Its mission is to bring leaders from endowed parishes together to foster the development and use of endowments for mission and ministry in our communities and in the world.

In June, Rhonda left us to move to North Carolina. During her tenure at Calvary, she was effective and much loved by all. She is missed. In November, Mary Ann Mertz joined us as an intern for her discernment process. She will be at Calvary for six months, and we look forward to the ideas and contributions she will surely bring.

All of our committees did outstanding jobs this past year, and I want to mention two of them. The Fundraising Committee had a goal of $7,500. Due to hard work on several projects, including the Unique Boutique, they raised over $27,000. The Every member Canvass was the most successful we have ever had, by far. (See statistics elsewhere in this booklet.) There were over 40 new pledges!

The Long Range Planning Committee has been busy looking ahead to what Calvary’s needs and dreams are for the coming years, and how they can be accomplished. (See the report elsewhere in this booklet.)

Finally, I would like to thank all the members of the vestry for their dedication and hard work during 2006. Of course, a special thanks goes to Fr. Ned for his leadership and friendship. It has also been a pleasure to work with the Executive Committee: Jamie Hendon, Junior Warden; Jim Barnes, Secretary; Andrea Morris, Treasurer; and the Rector. We will miss the outgoing members: Nick Baker, Laina Brown, Jim Barnes, Andrea Morris, and Meg Scharre. We look forward to the class of 2009, none of whom have ever served on the vestry!

Downey M. Gray, Jr.

CALVARY BOOK CLUB

The Calvary Book Club (CBC) was organized in November, 2004. The club meets on the fourth Monday of each month in Parker Hall at 7:00 p.m. The CBC has very few rules and regulations – it is extremely flexible, with no rules as to the type of book to be reviewed. Each month’s reviewer (a voluntary position) may choose the book to be reviewed, and may or may not provide refreshments. There is a discussion period following the review that tends to be wide-ranging and very interesting. Please join us.

CALVARY COMMUNITY

As part of Callie Hausman’s duties as the new Director of Community, the following activities are either new or have been greatly expanded.

Newcomers: A new committee, Newcomers, began in the fall of 2006 which will work on keeping visitor information up to date, preparing visitor packets, planning newcomers’ events as well as newcomer classes. Last year there were two newcomer events, one at the home of the Fultons and the other at the home of the Bookers. In January the Baker family will host the next newcomers’ event on January 28 from 5:00 – 6:30. There have been approximately 50 newcomers in the past two years.

Greeters: Barret Hill and Susan Baker co-chair this committee of approximately 30 members. Each team of Greeters assists one Sunday a month greeting people before and after the service at either the library entrance or the main entrance. Procedures and guidelines are available and we accept volunteers.

North Entry Ministers: These are our most recent additions to our ministry of hospitality. They are charged with remaining near the door off the parking lot that allows access to the Parish Hall, Kitchen, Offices, and the second floor without walking through the Nave. They help ensure that people who enter the church in this way are assisted and welcomed. If you would like to help with this ministry (we need two people for the 11:00 service every Sunday), please see Linda Griffith, Chair.

Crisis Care: We are most grateful to Jean Dietz and Nancy Anderson for the leadership they have given over the past year for Crisis Care. Cards are sent and meals are delivered to those who are in need during a crisis, such as hospital care, etc. This ministry is a very caring way to reach out to others, as well as a very practical means of helping our friends in need. Please see Nancy Anderson, Susan Baker, or Callie Hausman if you would like to be included on the list of volunteers who may occasionally be called on to provide a meal.

College & Young Adult: In the fall a new program for college students and young adults began. Approximately twice a month programming is offered, such as lunch and a movie, pre-thanksgiving dinner, participating in the Advent Event, Greening of the Church, serving lunch at Wayside Christian Mission, helping with the youth lock-in, etc. Plans are underway to join the chaplain at U of L for more activities in 2007. Thank you for the leadership of Ruth Robins who also assists.

Parish Life: Calvary is a place for worship and many other things, including fun and fellowship. During the past year, community events included: Agape Meal, Calvary at the Red Birds, a visit to the races at Churchill Downs, a softball team that actually won, an Advent Event, Greening of the Church, overnight camping at All Saints, an Epiphany Extravangza, etc. We look forward to 2007 with even more events.

FOYER GROUPS

Last year was Phase Three of our foyer dinner groups. Each year we have more and more people who commit to this monthly activity of the 3 “f’s” – food, fun, and fellowship. In 2006 about 50 people were placed into 6 groups to enjoy each other’s company on a monthly basis. We began in January with a pot-luck at the Church where each learned which dinner team he or she would be placed for the next six or seven months as each person takes a turn in hosting the dinners. Most world problems can easily be solved although no agenda is formulated or expected. We are expected to invite a “mystery guest” to also enjoy the camaraderie. This guest can be a neighbor, a friend, or just anyone you would like to introduce to the Calvary circle. Phase Four begins this January 27 (Saturday) with another pot-luck at 6:00 p.m. in Parker Hall.

Sandra Cherry, chair

HOSPITALITY

2006 was another successful year for Calvary’s Hospitality Committee. About 50 families, as well as the church school teachers, choir, and youth group, participated to provide wonderful refreshments for the coffee hour following the 11:00 service each Sunday. In addition, there were special receptions for the Baptism of Louise Morris, Bishop Gulick’s annual visit to Calvary, and Mother Rhonda Lee’s farewell.

Thank you to all those who contributed so generously to this ministry. I would like to especially thank Susan Baker, Laina Brown, Kathy & Will Cary, Jean Dietz, Laura Fulton, Lou Henson, Ginger Ray, Corky Sachs, Meg Scharre, Marion Six, and Carolyn Snow who were always willing to pitch in when we needed volunteers to fill in on a Sunday or when we needed an extra hand or extra dish for a special occasion.

Our hospitality is one of the many things that make Calvary special. Guidelines for coffee hour are posted on the bulletin board near the kitchen. The fare can be very simple, and having someone to share the coffee hour duty with makes it easier and much more fun. I hope everyone will make a point to sign up for a Sunday in 2007.

Sally Reisz

TIME AND TALENT

With an ever-expanding list of opportunities to participate in worship and programs at Calvary, a Time & Talent Fair was held in the Parish Hall on November 19. A table was provided for each Calvary program with information and representatives from the various committees available to answer questions about the functions of the committees and duties of the committee members.

Brochures were available at the Time & Talent Fair so that each parishioner could update his or her contact information for the church database and indicate the committee(s) on which they would like to serve in 2007. We had a large number of brochures with pledges of Time & Talent for 2007 turned in on that day indicating a high level of support for our programs for next year.

We would still like to have anyone who has not completed and turned in a 2007 Time & Talent brochure to do so at your earliest convenience. Even if you wish to serve on the same committee(s) you have served on for years, your 2007 pledge of service will let the committee chairs know of your interest and help keep our computer records current. The 2007 Time & Talent brochures are available at several locations around the church. They can be submitted at any time to the church office or in the collection plate on Sunday.

Thank you to the committee chairs who have agreed to serve in 2007 and to everyone who has made, or will make, a pledge to serve Calvary in some way in the coming year.

Sally Reisz

BREAKFASTS

In 2006, the attendance for breakfast has really grown to an average of 35-40 parishioners, families and visitors, which is a testament for our early morning Sunday community. God has bestowed this gift of breakfast to the Brown family and now I wish to open this ministry to all who wish to join in. No experience needed, on the job training is offered. The experience of Calvary breakfast is quite heart-warming. Any questions please contact Laina. Beginning February 4, 2007, the breakfast will be offered only on the first Sunday of each month. Thank you for all your support of Calvary Breakfast.                                                   Laina Brown

BURIAL GROUND

This year marks the tenth year of Calvary’s Burial Ground. It was dedicated in May, 1996, and to date, there have been 16 interments. The two interments for 2006 were Burton Smith and William Mootz. There are brochures in the church office and in the tract racks on the west wall of the nave that explain the policies and cost of this ministry. Fairleigh Brooks, whose company is called “Sundog,” has maintained this area and no replacement of plantings was needed this year. He has been paid $580 from April through December and the balance in the account is $1430.

Whitney Hardy

BUILDING, HOUSE, and GROUNDS becomes PROPERTY COMMITTEE

During 2006, the House and Grounds Committee became the Property Committee, due to the consolidation of several other physical plant committees under the umbrella of the Program Council as part of the Property Program. The Property Program includes the major maintenance, property, decorating, grounds, and housekeeping committees. This report deals only with the PROPERTY part.

As usual, the property committee has been very busy this year dealing with the many crises of this old building. For example, repairing various door locks which were not working or inadequate; contracting for and installing a new security alarm system which is automatic and not manual; investigating the cause of water leakage into the basement which resulted in major repairs to the stopped up downspout system from the rook; eliminating the mold in the boiler room caused by the water penetration from the downspout blockage; tuckpointing certain areas of the south tower stonework to stop water penetration in the south tower vestibule that damaged the plaster; making test cases of some marble floor areas in the nave to correct the “tilting” marble slabs. And the list goes on!!!

The long range planning committee charged the property committee with a list of ten priority plant items to study and recommend solutions and cost estimates for a capital campaign. This we have done, and developed a “wish list” of major maintenance items estimated to cost approximately $150,000 as a fundraising project. With expanding activity of the church programs and the physical plant, there will continue to be repair/maintenance needs for the building that will never end.

Clyde K. Warner, Jr., Chair, with Will Cary, Jerry Lyndrup, Ginger Ray, Anita Richards, Noel Booker, Ben Small, Nancy Anderson, Jim Barnes, Art Dietz.

Long Range Planning Committee Report

January 14, 2007

1) Long Range Planning process:

a) Main Committee has been meeting regularly since mid-2006

b) A Steering Committee was formed that has met monthly

c) A priority list of long range needs and goals was established.

2) Mission and Vision Statements are necessary to plan and evaluate progress. Seven basic steps were followed to establish both the Mission and the Vision Statements:

a) Determine Mission- what us important to Calvary?

b) Determine Vision and Goals—what are the possibilities

c) Rank priorities

d) Choose top three to four priorities

e) Develop plan of action for each priority

f) Re-evaluate the plan- count the cost, resources needed. Can we do it?

g) Execute the plan

3)      After through review and discussion, the Long Range Planning Committee determined that Calvary’s current Mission Statement, developed in 1989, remains vital, meaningful and directive:

In thanksgiving for having been called as children of God to a life of service, we share with one another the love and obedience of Christ Jesus our Lord. This means that in Calvary Church, as a liturgical church seeking to bring Christ to a world in need, we believe that it is our mission to offer Him:

A.   to an expanding circle of friends and acquaintances and to our immediate neighborhood through
    1. The worship of God in Word and Sacrament;
    2. Teaching and learning he Christian Life and the Church’s Tradition;
   3. The offering of choral and instrumental music;
   4. Care for one another through prayer, visitation, & fellowship;
   5. Increasing participation by all members in the life and work of the Church.

B. to those in the community at large who need the Church’s ministry through:
   1. Increasing use of the church’s facilities and staff for ministry in the community at         large;
   2. Increasing our direct aid and comfort to those in physical and emotional need;
   3. Encouraging and supporting the personal involvement of our members in vocations and avocations which work towards establishing Christ’s Kingdom on earth.

4) The Long Range Planning Committee wanted to establish a Vision Statement showing the uniqueness of Calvary and have goals too achieve this. This started with Calvary’s Vision:

Calvary Church is the heart & face of the Episcopal Church, providing spiritual growth and ministry in the renaissance of downtown Louisville and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Vision Statement evolved into Calvary’s Vision to achieve the Vision:

¨ Provide religious, educational, and social programs for children, youth, and adults.

¨ Develop educational and religious relationships with nearby educational institutions.

¨ Provide opportunities for the spiritual growth of members and the downtown community.

¨ Establish Calvary as a center of excellence for music.

¨ Minister to the physical and emotional needs of our neighbors.

5) With the Vision Statement goals as guidelines the Long Range Planning Committee prioritized these recommendations:

a) Provide religious, educational, and social programs for children, youth, and adults.

Bible Study	Sunday Christian Formation	Vacation Bible School	Summer Camp at Calvary
All Saints Weekends	Saturday Retreats	After School Program	Children’s Chapel
Foyer Groups	Youth Group Activities

b) Develop educational and religious relationships with nearby educational institutions.

UL School of Music- 9:15 service

College Student Activities

Chaplaincy at UL (host and sponsor)

JCC

St. Francis High School, Presentation, Spaulding

After School Internship- Volunteers from colleges

c) Provide opportunities for the spiritual growth of members and the downtown community.

Docent Program	Thursday (12:05) Service	Wednesday Bible Study	Thursday PM Programs
Lenten Programs	Vacation Bible School	After-school programs: K-12		EFM
Art Camp

d) Expand Calvary as a center of excellence for music.

Louisville Bach Society	Lectures- Church Music	Studio for Lessons (after school camp)	Rehearsal Space
Choir	Youth Ensemble	Music Lessons	Evensong
UL School of Music: 9:15- Internships, Recitals, Concerts

e) Minister to the physical and emotional needs of our neighbors.