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Exploring the promise of God for all

Annual Report2014-2015

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Central Lutheran ChurchAnnual Meeting of the Congregation

June 21, 2015

AGENDA

Hazel Reinhardt, President

Lunch and the Meeting in the Fellowship Hall, following worship (11:15 a.m.)

Call to OrderOpening PrayerApproval of AgendaApproval of Minutes June 22, 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes (pp. 2-5) November 16, 2014 Special Meeting Congregational Meeting for Senior Pastor Call (p. 6) February 22, 2015 Special Congregational Meeting for the Education Building Roof (p. 6)

President’s Report (p. 7)Pastors’ Reports (pp. 8-10)Central Foundation Report (p. 13)

Information Items: Mission Statement and Core Expressions of Faith (p. 14) Life-Long Faith Formation Initiative, led by Marilyn Sharpe Central Logo, Branding and Web Site Project Building Renewal Task Force

Action Items: Treasurer’s Report 2015-2016 Proposed Budget (pp. 15-21) Nominating Committee Report and Elections (pp. 22-26)

Hymn (inside cover)

Election resultsIntroduction of President Kevin LilePrayer and BenedictionAdjournment

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The annual meeting of Central Lutheran Church was held on Sunday, June 22, 2014 after the 10:00 worship service. The Annual Report was available to Central members in worship the Sunday prior. It was available on line via the church’s website and was also distributed at the Annual meeting. The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Congregational President Leon Tibben. Business MeetingCongregational President Leon Tibben declared that a quorum was present.Opening PrayerPastor Mark Bents opened us up with a scripture reading from 2 Corinthians Chapter 5 and then an opening prayer.Approval of Agenda A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented, seconded and approved. Approval of Minutes June 23, 2013 Annual Meeting and Special Congregational Meetings on October 13, 2013 and April 27, 2014A motion to approve the 2013 Annual Meeting minutes was made, seconded and approved.A motion to approve the minutes of the two special congregational meetings was made, seconded and approved. Interim Pastor’s RemarksPastor Mark shared a few comments and drew our attention to the staff photo contained at the back of the annual report. He would like to thank the staff for all the work that takes place behind the scenes; for what happens at the Restoration Center, for the volunteers (upwards of 60) that take time out to serve. He also wanted to call attention to the 3 council members for their service; Leon Tibben, Myron Just and David Sand for their work on the council. Pastor Mark then opened it up for questions of him as their interim lead pastor. There were no questions. President’s RemarksLeon added a few words to the report that is contained in the annual report. He shared that it was a year of continued healing and thanks everyone for their continued support as we move into a new chapter into the life of Central. Leon shared that he felt that the CAT survey was extremely helpful in this year; many things that were pointed out that need improvement as well as things we do well. He shared that the survey is at the heart of the work that the Council does.Leon shared that there were three areas that were pointed out in the survey that he’d like to highlight. Leon empha-sized that there will be a program brought forward that several people have been working on for months called Faith Forming Faith. We need to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reach new people and incorporate them into the church. The New ministry will be implementing the Faith Forming Faith. Second, we need to provide more opportunities for faith formation at every stage of life. More opportunities for this will be included in Fall programming. Lastly, we need to provide more opportunities for people to form meaningful relationships. This will also be brought forward with the Faith Forming Faith proposal that is being worked on. Leon then thanked Hazel for the incredible amount of work that she has done with the survey, and for introducing us to Dr. Pence and bringing him to us. He shared that the Transition team has now developed the Ministry Site Profile along with Dr. Pence which takes some of the work off the call committee.Leon shared that he had a recent meeting with the Bishop and there is lots of interest in Central. We should have a good new leader in place by the end of the year. Leon then opened it up for questions however there were no questions. Central Foundation ReportBonnie Weisenburger shared that her written report is contained within the annual report. She shared that it has been kind of a sad year for the Foundation and for the church because of the death of Tom Hoffmann. Tom was a great leader for many years and we are all very sad for his passing. Tom’s passing meant that Bonnie became the President and was duly elected at the 2013 meeting. The written report contains other foundation members. Bonnie shared that the Foundation was started in 1951 with $1,000 and have given over $14 million to Central over that period of time. They have given away nearly as much that is in the Foundation now. They have given $500,000 this year to the church and any money given to the Foundation is kept in perpetuity. Their purpose is to help and aid in the ministry of Central Lutheran Church. Leon thanked Bonnie and the Foundation. Leon also shared that their support is about ¼ of Central’s budget.

Minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting Regular annual meeting of the congregation, June 22, 2014

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New Business1. Treasurer’s Report

Mark Forsberg shared the following related to the Treasurer’s Report;a. The Annual report contains the treasurer’s reportb. Easier report this year than last year’s reportc. Mark would like to recognize the work done by Business Administrator, David Alexander. Mark also

shared that it’s truly a team effort to do this work. d. Mark shared that numbers are unaudited; the auditors will come in on Monday to audit it. e. When looking at the financials situation in Feb and March of 2013, we were faced with some large

financial challenges which created some anxiety. f. This led to Miracle weekend in May 2013 which raised $75,000 which allowed us to pay off the line of

credit and could also pay off the building fundg. This year we have budgeted $100,000 surplus to pay back the building fund so it could make debt

paymentsh. They did not budget for bequests as had been done in the pasti. Mark wanted to draw attention in the report to pages 16 and 16a

i. These pages show the budget to actual for the previous fiscal year which highlighting how we did financially

ii. We generated a surplus of $173,000 through Savings on expenses and bringing in a couple thousand more in income

iii. Mark highlighted the variances of income – we were up in all areas except for member giving which is a concern. We took in more in parking, kitchen and facilities and bequests

iv. On the expense side we saved $21,000 in ministry teams by spending out of designated funds or restraint. We didn’t have pastor call expenses and didn’t do quite as much advertising and marketing. We saw savings of $42,000 in personnel costs with communications role going from full time to part time and other full time to part time changes.

v. When Mark looked at the numbers, we wanted to achieve enough of a surplus to pay back our building fund.

vi. Page 15 shows balances for recent year and previous 2 years. vii. We currently have about $450,000 in designated funds which are restricted use funds. These

cannot be used outside of their designated purpose. viii. One more report highlighted was on page 18 which shows a designated funds summary and

starts with those with the largest balanceix. Mark also highlighted the foundation income. Next year’s budget shows $600,000 which will

be coming from the Foundation with no strings attached. We can use those funds as we desire. Giving is about $1.1 million.

x. Mark then opened it up for questions on last year’s financial numbers. 1. If you have an excess about budget (say $25-$50k) how will that be spent?

a. Would want to build up our reserves. The biggest challenges is that we do not have contingencies built in for drops in income or unexpected expenses. If we can meet budget and save things like bequests, it would be good to build this up; $300,000 would be great, $600,000 would be best

2. Presentation of the 2013-2014 Mission Spending Plana. Looking to improve mission and vision, generate a surplus, see page 16bb. Budget that Mark is recommended on behalf of Council. Proposed income on page 16cc. Need to now include the debt payments into the budget. This will likely start in October or November.

This is new to have it come from the operating budget. d. There are payments made out of designated funds that go to operating budget programs. A challenge

would be to show the amounts that come from operating budget along with designated funds disbursements to show the total picture for each area.

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e. Mark also highlighted that the Foundation and parking income represent half of our annual operating budget. Those areas keep our lights on; cover all facilities expenses, security, and maintenance and can also now cover debt payments.

f. It’s up to us then on how we want to fund our mission with our giving. What’s not paid for is what we want to do going forward; Campus Master Task Plan, vision, etc.

g. Page 17 has a recap with the changes in income and expenses for last 3 years which shows percentages. It shows the shifts the past couple of years from income and expenses and is hopefully enlightening.

h. Mark’s feelings on the budget. We have seen a 13% decline in contributions in last two years. We were able to maintain what we are doing for investments and benevolences but still do not have a surplus. We would like to generate some savings in some places and some legacy gifts that would help generate a surplus. Overall Mark feels good about the year that we recently completed; we are on more solid footing.

i. Mark then opened it up for questions/commentsi. One person shared that we operate off 2 sources of income which are not stable sources;

parking and Foundation income. We are doing well now but isn’t always the caseii. Question was raised about the relationship between Central and Camp Amnicon.

1. Several years ago they formed their own 501c3 organization. Central has reduced our contributions to them over that time which also allows for them to get funding from other sources. There is no formal relationship with Camp Amnicon now.

Leon entertained a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and 2014-2015 budget. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and 2014-2015 budget was made, seconded and was approved.

3. Approve resolutions for release of funds: Columbarium, Fire Alarma. Leon called on David Sand to provide some background on the two resolutions being presented. It calls

out in our constitution that the congregation needs to approve disbursements over $25,000b. Council voted to bring to the congregation two resolutions since both of them include disbursements of

more than $25,000. The Columbarium is self-funded so they are funding themselves but since money is going into a fund they wanted to be transparent and bring that forward before the congregation.

c. David was asked to draft the resolutions to be brought forward which are contained on page 19 of the annual report

i. David first talked about the Columbarium proposal. A columbarium was first talked about in 1994

ii. Joyce Anderson has been working on this since 2011. This group has been meeting and now have entered into a proposal arrangement with Eickhof Columbarium, Inc out of Crookston. They have come up with a proposal to build out phase one. There are documents that plan for the west wall of the lower narthex to house the first phase. A bid has been received for $33,600.

iii. David drafted a resolution seeking release of the funds to pay for phase one of the first phase of the Columbarium project

iv. David also shared that this was part of the Campus Master Plan Task Force proposal. v. A motion was made to approve the resolution presented and was seconded. A question was

then raised on what is the total estimated cost of the project. It was shared that the other phases will also be self-funded. A vote was then taken and the motion was approved. Joyce and Chuck have done a tremendous job on this project and deserve our thanks. Thanks as well to the others working on this project.

vi. The second resolution was then brought forward and also relates to the Campus Master Plan Task force as well. This resolution is to improve the fire safety of our buildings and involves every area of the building outside of the sanctuary.

vii. This started with a fire marshal coming through to do an audit which indicated a need to do substantial upgrades to the buildings. The upgrades are included in the proposal which is on page 20 of the annual report. The upgrades are needed to provide better safety to Central staff, members and guests.

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viii. Over the last year and a half, Fiscal & Property and Dave Rodriquez have done work to get a bid of $81,300 to do the work needed. If we don’t do this work and do work other work in the building, we could be red tagged.

ix. A motion was made to approve the resolution and was seconded and opened up for questions. A question was raised on where the funds will be coming from with the answer being that funds will come from the capital replacement designated fund. This does not include sprinklers. Fiscal and Property partnered with the fire marshal to determine the priority of items needing to be addressed. This work also includes door enclosures. Sprinklers in the sanctuary are not required and at this point we don’t have to do sprinklers throughout the building but would need to include them if we do any major improvements. A vote was taken and was approved.

4. ElectionsA report from Christopher Haug was shared presenting the following candidates on behalf of the nominating committee. Christopher Haug moved that the congregation accept the slate of candidates, seconded and was approved.

a. A motion was made for the full slate of candidates to be approved from the Nominating Committee Ballots for Audit Committee, Synod Voting Members, and Council-at-large positions from the list below:

i. Council-at-large: Franklin Dietrich, David West, Kathy Fiscusii. Audit Committee: Jim Heintz

iii. Synod Voting Members: Michael Dee, Jaclyn Heim, Varney Kiazolu, Ruth Studtiv. Nominating Committee: Zee Gregerson, Steve Studt, Bill Masche

b. Motion was seconded, voice vote was given and approvedc. Ballots were distributed for a written vote for the Officers of the Congregation Council. d. Nominating Committee members – nominated by Congregational Council to serve 3 years. Claudia

Brumm, Brian McKinley and Linda Shinofieldi. A motion to approve the Council action naming these individuals to the nominating committee

was given, seconded and was approved. HymnMark Sedio led us in song – We All Are One in Mission Call Committee UpdateMons Teig was then asked to provide an update from the Call Committee. Mons asked for continued prayers for the committee. Central members will be invited to two listening sessions. They have forms for nominating sr. pastor candidates. The Ministry Site Profile that was prepared by the Transition Team and approved by the Call Committee and council is now available. Mons shared that work is progressing well and hope to have some news sooner rather than later. A copy of the Ministry Site Profile can be picked up on a table outside of Fellowship Hall after this meeting. Mons shared that congregation members have until July 6th to provide nominations which will then will be sent to the synod. Introduction of Proposed President Hazel ReinhardtLeon shared that Hazel has hit the ground running and know that she will continue to that. Leon then introduced Hazel and welcomed her. Hazel shared that we got her as President without having to vote on her as the decision was made a year in advance when she was brought on as President-Elect. She shared that it is her distinct pleasure to serve as president again as she has done so previously. Hazel then presented a drawing of Central done by Bob Boldt as a token of thanks from our congregation to Leon for his calm demeanor in working with us in a difficult time, for his good fellowship and good faith. Announcement of Election ResultsThe ballot for Officers of the Congregation was overwhelmingly approved with over 160 votes cast in the affirmative. Congrats given to the slate of candidates below:President-Elect – Kevin Lile Treasurer – Mark ForsbergPrayer and Benediction Pastor Mark left us with the words of Paul as he closes his letter to the Romans. AdjournmentHazel Reinhardt adjourned the meeting at 12:36 pm. Respectfully submitted, Allison Eger, Secretary5

Meeting was called to order at 12:19 p.m.Invocation given by Pastor Bents. Pastor Mark shared a favorite passage; Isaiah 43 Congregational President Hazel Reinhardt introduced Bruce Kleven as the appointed parliamentarian for this meeting.The only business at this special congregational meeting is to vote on extending a call for a Senior Pastor. The Secretary of the Call Committee, Kris Schoephoerster, shared a report prepared by Mons Teig, Chair of the Call Committee followed by Call committee members sharing a few words regarding the candidate.The call committee moves the motion to extend a call to Pastor Peter Nycklemoe as Senior Pastor of Central Lutheran Church. A second is not required.Congregational President Hazel Reinhardt opened it up for discussion and a few questions were raised and comments shared.Discussion was ended and a vote to be taken. Ballots have been distributed. While ballots were being counted, Council Secretary Allison Eger shared a few words of thanks for the Transition Team and the Call Committee. Cantor Mark Sedio then led us in singing songs. The report of the chair of the tellers was then presented. Number of votes cast = 339 330 votes were in the affirmative accounting for 97% of the total vote. 2/3 majority is needed for a call to be extended. A call to be senior pastor of Central Lutheran Church will be extended to Pastor Peter Nycklemoe. Meeting adjourned at 12:53.The benediction was given by Pastor Bents after which Cantor Sedio led us in a hymn of Thanksgiving.

Respectfully submitted,Allison Eger Central Lutheran Church Council Secretary

Central Lutheran Church Special Congregational meeting

November 16, 2014Central Lutheran Church Council President Hazel Reinhardt called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm. She indicated that this is a special meeting of the Central Lutheran Church congregation. As such, its sole purpose is the business for which it was called. No other business can come before this meeting. This meeting is required because the Congregation Council needs congregational authorization for disbursement of funds of $25,000 or more. Hazel declared that a quorum was present. Pastor Peter Nycklemoe gave the invocation. Hazel entertained a motion from Franklin Dietrich. Franklin Dietrich moved that Central Lutheran Church accept the bid from Les Jones Roofing of $32,000 for the replacement of the roof on the education building with funds coming from the capital replacement fund, a designated fund. The motion was seconded from the floor. Discussion followed. The only question raised was whether there had been more than one bid. Franklin said yes. No other discussion took place. Hazel asked if the assembly was ready for the question (ready to vote). A vote was taken with the motion being unanimously approved. A motion was welcomed to adjourn, seconded, voted upon and the meeting was adjourned at 12:23 pm.

Respectfully submitted,Allison Eger Central Lutheran Church Council Secretary

Central Lutheran Church Special Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 22, 2015

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which is a foundation piece for marketing Central Lutheran Church; and authorizing a full-time communications position.• Replacing the roof on the education building, which was approved at a special congregational meeting.Recognizing that Central’s facility is a challenge to its mission and ministry, the Fiscal and Property Committee recommended that a Building Renewal Task Force be appointed. The Council agreed and established a Building Renewal Task Force with the following charge: “The Building Renewal Task Force is charged with researching all the needs of the current facility, both for maintenance and for renewal to facilitate mission and ministry, so that it can prepare recommendations for the Congregation Council to review and submit to the congregation as a whole. The Task Force may use the 2012 Master Plan as a resource, but is in no way bound to implementing the recommendations or options from the previous work. The Task Force shall have the power to interview and recommend for hire architects and/or general contractors to assist in the development of recommendations for facility renewal. These recommendations must include the budget for projects and may be structured in a phased approach. The Task Force shall not be limited to the preservation of the existing education building or the parish house facility. The Task Force will report progress to the Congregation Council each month and will develop its recommendations for the Congregation Council no later than March, 2016, so that the timeline allows for building renewal in anticipation of the congregation’s 100th anniversary in 2019. The recommendations of this Task Force will be presented to the congregation at the June 2016 Annual Meeting. The Council appointed the following members to this Task Force: Franklin Dietrich, Paul Troselius, Ron Fiscus, Kari Lyle and Hazel Reinhardt, chair. Pastor D. Foy Christopherson and Pastor Peter Nycklemoe will be ex officio members.”Thank you for this opportunity to serve as President. I am excited about Central’s future. Let’s put the past behind us and look forward to a bright future.

Those words from the prophet Isaiah told of the coming Prince of Peace and of the light and life He would bring. I always associated this text with Christmas. However, this year, as your President, these words have taken on an additional meaning for me. For me, this year has been a year of moving from a place of darkness to a place of light.The year began with a call

committee elected and ready to begin its work. With a call to Pastor Peter Nycklemoe, the pace of life at Central Lutheran Church kicked into high gear and the future looks brighter. A Council-appointed “Start-Up Team” organized some 24 Cottage Meetings in which more than 400 Centralites participated. The Cottage Meetings were designed to elicit Central members’ core values through a study of Acts 2:37-47. Start-Up Team members and Council members acted as scribes at each meeting and their notes created a “word cloud” that helped guide conversation on core values that emerged from the Cottage Meetings. The Start-Up Team and the Council took a first look at missional phrases developed from key words in the “word cloud.” Missional phrases were refined and were shared at staff meetings, with the Children, Youth and Family Ministry Team, and the Shared Ministry Team gathering. A preliminary mission statement was discussed at two open congregational gatherings held on May 20, with about 100 members attending. At its May meeting, the Council affirmed a new mission statement, “Exploring the Promise of God for All.” We will “live into” the mission statement and the core values, with the freedom to change them as we learn how God is calling us.Other Council activities included:• Engaging a specialist, Marilyn Sharpe, to help Central develop a life-long faith formation program. Life-long faith formation was one of the highest priorities that emerged from the October 2013 Holy Cow survey in which more than 300 Central members participated. The result of Marilyn’s work will emerge in the new program year beginning with Homecoming Sunday.• Streamlining and strengthening our internal structure, including a new accounting and membership software system; outsourcing Central’s payroll; a new website,

Congregation President’s Report: Hazel Reinhardt“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.” (Isaiah 9:2)

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I love good stories. I love it when a story captivates me, draws me into the relationships, the tension and the eventual resolution. The story of Jesus is truly the greatest story ever told. Within Jesus’s birth, life, death and resurrection are all the elements of drama. On Pentecost the Holy Spirit makes Jesus’ story our shared story of faith. Two thousand years later

our shared story of faith is still filled with relationships, tension, and the promise of resolution.Relationships: I am grateful for you, your faith, and your call to serve as one of your pastors. Central Lutheran Church is a wonderful faith community because of you. Your God-given gifts, hopes and dreams are all blessings from a good and gracious Lord. I count it a daily privilege that you have called me to serve among you. It is one of the great joys of my life to be a steward of the mysteries of God’s grace. It is exciting to consider how we will “explore the promise of God for all.”Tension: The past challenges of pastoral leadership are a part of Central’s story. Each moment of brokenness now shapes a chapter in Central’s nearly 100-year history. There is no denying that each of the past four senior pastor’s departures caused tension. There is also no denying that within each of the past four senior pastors there are great gifts for ministry. Under each of the previous senior pastors were moments of joy, effective ministry and shared mission. The challenge for me, as I reflect on pastoral misconduct, is that much of life is like a gymnastic routine. There may be great gifts witnessed on the parallel bars, but you still need to stick the landing. All that said, it is important to remember the positive moments, and it is also important to begin to let God heal the disappointment. Resolution: Whenever the promise of God is in danger, God intervenes. That is the witness throughout scripture. Somehow, some way, God is at work to bring healing, reconciliation, renewal and eventual resolution. As we explore the promise of God for all we can learn to listen and look for God’s intervention.

Annual Report to the Congregation: Rev. Peter Nycklemoe

Relationships, tension and resolution: At this six-month mark of your call to serve, I offer these observations and invitations for you to prayerfully consider.

1. Relationships. This program year we need opportunities as a faith community to be together, to laugh and celebrate the relationships that God has given to us. As plans are made for fall, winter and spring I will keep this invitation on the front burner. It is certainly a part of summer, with food trucks on the north plaza after worship.

2. Tension. We have financial, staffing and facility challenges in our immediate future. The pastoral departures have had a lasting effect on all three of these areas. None of these is insurmountable, and work has already started on how to address the needs in each area. I will keep you over informed about the need, plan and challenge in each area.

3. Resolution. God is at work. None of us will see the full resolution of all the challenges we face, but each of us will begin to see moments of resolution along the way. The first step on the path to God’s preferred future for Central Lutheran Church is in truth-telling. I include a statistics page to highlight where we have been and where we are today. A new budget format will tell the truth about the financial challenges we need to face together. At the same time, reports abound from gifted people who can tell you the truth of God at work in so many ways.

Thank you: Finally, thank you for your faith and your commitment. Thank you to my amazing colleagues and thank God for their many gifts. Thank you to the wise leaders you have raised up. Thanks be to God for the gift of Jesus Christ, who does hold all things together (Colossians 1:17).

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Categories 2004 2009 2013 2014Average Worship: 702 705 650 550

5:30 Saturday 41 50 (Sunday pm) 49 518:30 am 239 207 137 12011:00 am 364 399 334 324

Restoration Center NA NA 200 225Summer 552 451 390 360

Lent Mid-week Avg. 163 197 142 113 Triduum 970 total 653 total 658 total 816 total

Easter Sunday 1820 1796 1643 1624Christmas Eve 1043 985 (snowstorm) 1390 1635Christmas Day 295 152 182 176

Membership:Baptized 2,465 1,768 1,737 1,595

Confirmed 1,061 1,574 1,371 1,379

Education:

Sunday School Average 77 registeredNo records kept

(reorganized)

47 registered

(28 average)

43 registered

(28 average)Sunday Confirmation

Average 3 11 3 7Sunday Adult Average NA NA NA NA

Changes:Baptisms 26 (1 adult) 16 (+2 adults) 17 (+1 adult) 16

Confirmations 3 11 3 7Weddings NA 11 21 19Funerals 42 28 24 24

Transfers Out 185 25 11 11Transfers In 35 40 29 0

Statistical Adjustment 365 2 9 135

Notes:

1. Statistics were taken from congregational parochial reports to the ELCA and recorded attendance figures.

2. Average Worship reporting in the ELCA is currently based on the average for regularly held services and so does not include Christmas and Lenten worship counted in the average. The 2014 average is based on previous practice of including all worship services in the total and dividing by 52 weeks. For consideration, without Christmas and Lenten worship included the 2014 weekly Worship Average was 486.

3. Restoration Center attendance is based on meals served. Worship attendance averages and Free Store will be added next year.

4. Triduum generally includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil worship. Previous years and 2014 only include Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship. For consideration, with Easter Vigil worship a part of the Three Great Days this year’s attendance was 956.

Comparative Church Statistics

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“What a year!” That could probably be said for each of the last three years since I stepped off a plane from Oslo

in August, 2012, and into our congregation in crisis. I’m not sure I’ve relaxed since. But I’m beginning to, thanks to you, thanks to our leaders and staff, and thanks to Pastor Peter. I’m honestly surprised by how the decompression makes me feel… relieved and thankful, looking forward into the future with excitement, but also more fatigued and tired than I want to be or expected to be. I expected

a more immediate “when it’s over it’s over” bounce-back. I know I still remain guarded, as I suspect you do too. And I know it’s time for some self-care.But what a year… working with a second interim pastor, anxiety about who would be called to be with us, whether your future with them would include me, all the while trying to help “keep the wheels on the bus” and not go further off track or inflict further damage.And now many of these questions are answered. I sense renewed energy for ministry, and am excited to have a great new colleague in Pastor Peter. The things in our life together we’ve known we have to do for so long, that have seemed so hard, are in the planning stages. And congregational dynamics are starting to normalize and feel more familiar like I’ve experienced in other places.I’m looking forward to being about the programs and relationships Central called me to tend when my gifts for worship and the arts and architecture and Biblical hospitality and life passages and events were identified as a good match for us.I have a deeper understanding of the struggles behind Paul’s letters to all those New Testament congregations. He was trying to help them attend to the central story in their communities, and not be distracted from the Gospel. Boy, do I get that in new ways!I hope you are learning from Pastor Peter. I know I do every day. His experience leading congregations and his

Pastor for Worship and the Arts, Hospitality and Pastoral Care: Pastor D. Foy Christopherson, Annual Report 2014-2015

theological reflection and decision making help me move forward. I’m glad we like each other and the fact that we both think and decide “theologically” is so much fun.I am enjoying the accomplishments of at least seven great new or future pastors – people I’ve met or worked with at Central – who are in the midst seminary graduation, ordination and first call. That’s a remarkable congregational achievement!Another highlight of the year has to be the completion of the columbarium. To have achieved this, after 20 years of debate, in the midst of the interim period, is a great accomplishment for us all.I am grateful for my staff colleagues who I spend the most time with – more than family – every week, who have become fast friends as well as co-workers in the Gospel. Some have retired this year. All deserve our thanks for their faithful work through uncertain and difficult days.By way of follow up and flow: Many projects set forth for 2014-2015 in the WelcomeLife and WorshipLife areas (Faith forming Faith, Events enterprise, tour resources, Friends of Central, Central Crossings) moved forward this year, but at a slower pace, as we awaited Pastor Peter and engaged in congregational discernment with him. I’m delighted that “I wasn’t crazy” in my assessments, and much of that groundwork in these areas will serve us well in the new program year. We will integrate that work into a new program structure.Thank you again for your faithfulness in difficult times, for your friendship, and for your care and concern for me. I look forward to some rest this summer, and then renewed energy together with you for a transformative program year to come.As I said recently in a sermon, the reason I do this work, even in the crazy days, is that I believe in my bones that you, dear, beloved, people of God are how God is changing the world today. Maybe slowly, like water on a rock, but you bring new life and hope every day into places I could never hope to go. The spirit of the Resurrection is in you. In your midst the risen Christ continues to show up on the first day of the week. I want to be there with you. May it be so for another year of grace.

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Music has always been a centerpiece of our life together here at Central Lutheran whether it be in the context of our worship services or offering our incredible sanctuary as a space for the likes of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg College’s Masterworks Chorale, Advent Vespers

and so many other outstanding ensembles.Our main focus in the Central music department continues to be that music which is sung and played in the context of worship. Those involved in our ensembles – the Central Choir, Cantorei, Männerchor, Choristers, Bell Choir, Silver Bells, as well as Saturday evening musicians – volunteer hours and hours of time and talent to ensure that our worship is

vibrant and diverse. They are a truly wonderful group of individuals. Here at Central Luther’s statement rings true – [we hold that music is a] “precious gift given to human beings that we might remind ourselves that God has created us for the express purpose of praising and extolling God.” (from the foreword to Georg Rhau’s hymn collection, Symphoniae iucundae).I, personally, am thankful for the opportunity to work with Jane Lien, our Associate Cantor who, in addition to leading the bell and children’s choirs, weekly assists in organization

Music: Cantor / Music Director Mark Sedio, A.i.M.Annual Report 2014-2015

(i.e. the music library), bulletin preparation, worship planning, and accompanying the Central Choir. Jane is a solid, talented musician with an amazing knowledge of resources – musical as well as liturgical. Also, many thanks to Carolyn Diamond, who has headed up the musical aspects of our Saturday evening service spending so much time organizing soloists to enhance our worship life at that additional worship time. What a gem!Sincere thanks to soprano Susan Troselius, alto Rochelle Milbrath, and bass Ben Mulligan – our section leaders/soloists who not only exhibit their fine talents vocally in our services but also do so much to help mould the musicality as well as the camaraderie of the Central Choir. And, especially, we offer our deepest thanks to tenor extraordinaire Roy Heilman who has been with us for the past eight years. What a blessing you have been to us! All the best, Roy!What a blessing, too, to be able to work with our colleagues Pastors Christopherson and Pohlman whose leadership in so many areas is so appreciated. And now, at last, I applaud our call committee and our congregation who through the work of the Spirit have brought Pastor Nycklemoe to us. What an absolute joy to work with someone whose strong leadership skills, insights, experience, and preaching are just what (I think we’ve all) been longing for. Cantate Domino! Sing to the Lord! Amen!

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May 31, 2015

Columbarium Association Annual Report

Central Lutheran Columbarium Association

COLUMBARIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD

Chuck Anderson Joyce Anderson Pr Foy Christopherson Christopher Haug Bill Masche Mark Peterson Les Rosecke David Sand Karl Starr David West

In the 2014-2015 program year Central’s columbarium finally became a reality! A Central columbarium was first proposed more than 20 years ago. The work of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers over the past five years has resulted in the construction of a serene, contemplative and dignified space for the entombment of cremated remains of Central members and friends. The columbarium is located at the west end of the Lower Narthex, and can be visited any time the church building is open.

The Central Lutheran Columbarium Association was established by the 2014 action of the congregation in annual meeting, and by the receipt of commitment pledges of over 25 association members. 2014 - 2015 Milestones June 22, 2014 Annual Congregational Meeting founding resolution

December 9, 2014 Columbarium first unit construction completed

December 28, 2014 Columbarium dedication

January, 2015 Columbarium Fund established as a stand-alone account April, 2015 Columbarium niche selection completed

for early adopters

March 15, 2015 First entombment 144 Number of total niches in first unit 28 Number of niches reserved in total as of May 31, 2015 4 Number of entombments in this program year

(December 28, 2014 - May 31, 2015) Entombments in this program year

+ Ivar Aus + Hulda Aus + Marcella Peterson Nelson + Peter Maeder

Financial Statement - Columbarium Fund

$27,241.47 Opening Balance $11,000.00 Columbarium Membership & Gifts

($22,298.33) Columbarium Construction & Operation 333 South Twelfth Street $15,943.14 Closing Balance Minneapolis, MN 55404-1496 612-870-4416 www.centralmpls.org

Respectfully Submitted.

Meet a member of the Columbarium Board at their display table at the annual meeting.

The Central Lutheran Church Foundation was established in 1951 with a $1,000 gift for the purpose of receiving gifts from Central Lutheran Church supporters, to be held in perpetuity and invested, with the proceeds distributed to the church each year to support the church’s mission.

The Board of Trustees of the Foundation has a fiduciary responsibility to uphold state statutes regarding private foundations and the management of such entities, and to safeguard the purpose for which the organization was established.With that in mind, I am pleased to report that in the past year, the distribution to Central

was $677,725, with approximately $100,000 going to designated funds, which are funds established by the donors for specific ministries. The bulk of the designated funds are distributed twice a year.The General Funds are distributed monthly, to be used in whatever way the governing body of Central decides.Approximately $15,000,000 has been distributed to Central Lutheran Church over the lifetime of the Foundation.This past year, the Foundation has sponsored forums for adult education and the delicious Sundae Sunday event.

The present voting members of the Board of Trustees of the CLC Foundation are: Bonnie Weisenburger - President Shirley Teig - Vice President Jim Heintz - Secretary/Treasurer Arlen Abel Joyce Anderson Alan Diamond Kay Dixon Larry Gregerson Neil Kittlesen The president of the Congregation (presently Kevin Lile)Greg Bancroft resigned from the Foundation Board earlier in the year.Mark Gaasedelen serves as Executive Secretary in a non-voting capacity.The Senior Pastor and Church Administrator are ex officio members.Lee Anne Lack serves as part-time development director, and GS Investments manages and oversees the investing of the foundation funds.

Bonnie Weisenburger President

Central Lutheran Church Foundation Annual Report, 2014-2015

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Central Lutheran Church - Preliminary Mission Statement Annual Congregation Meeting, June 21, 2015

The process

• 24 cottage meetings were held during the season of Lent (and one for snowbirds during the Easter season), with over 375 participants in all.

• We gathered for prayer, listening for God in a core text from Acts 2:37-47, and listening for the core values that surfaced for each group.

• Notes were taken at each cottage meeting. The words and images raised up from the cottage meetings shaped follow-up gatherings with the Start-Up Team, the Congregation Council, the staff, the Children, Youth and Family Ministry Team, and the Ministry Team Leaders. A “word cloud” helped guide the conversation on the core values that emerged from each of the cottage meetings. From these follow-up meetings, missional phrases were developed and refined.

• Two open congregational gatherings were held on May 20, with 95 people attending. The preliminary mission statement was discussed, as well as the core mission values. At both gatherings, the mission statement generated lively conversation. People felt that it opens the congregation to God’s call for the future.

• All of this listening for God is being done with the assumption that we will not get the message perfectly at first, but will be close enough to move forward in the mission that has sustained Central for nearly 100 years. The hope is that the people of Central will be open to God at work within Central’s present and future. Together the community will live into the mission statement and the core values, with the freedom of knowing that it can and will change, as we learn how God is calling us into God’s preferred future for this congregation.

• You will not be asked to vote to adopt this preliminary statement formally, but we will move forward through the coming year together based on this shared work.

Preliminary mission statement:

Exploring the Promise of God for All

Core expressions of faith that will shape our organizational structure, goals and initiatives: • Worship • Formation • Community • Generosity for mission

Emerging core values: • God’s Promise and the Holy Spirit’s call • Devotion to scripture • Community and a welcome for all • Glad and generous hearts • Historic worship and inspiring music • Care for the poor • Life together and hospitality • Life-long faith formation • Local and global mission

Central Lutheran Church - Preliminary Mission StatementAnnual Congregation Meeting, June 21, 2015

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OPERATING: 5/31/15 5/31/14 5/31/13Checking Account $107,857 $111,693 $19,106Savings Account $0 $0 $966Due from Designated Account $3,785 $0 $0TOTAL OPERATING ASSETS $111,642 $111,693 $20,072

BUILDING & CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS:Checking Account $2,189 $52,045 $16,747Savings Account $0 $1,031 $48,222Land $1,229,389 $1,229,389 $1,229,389Building $12,250,148 $12,250,148 $12,250,148Equipment $776,925 $776,925 $776,925Other Fixed Assets $1,087,349 $1,087,349 $1,087,349TOTAL BUILDING & CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS $15,346,000 $15,396,887 $15,408,781

DESIGNATED FUNDS (RESTRICTED):Checking Account $106,690 $140,274 $47,480Funds Invested-ELCA $63,019 $5,600 $5,600Life Insurance-Cash Surrender Value $22,017 $62,860 $59,179Due to Operating Account -$3,785 $0 $0Investments $188,327 $242,511 $226,929TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS ASSETS $376,268 $451,245 $339,188

COLUMBARIUMChecking Account $15,414 $0 $0

TOTAL ASSETS $15,849,324 $15,959,826 $15,768,041

OPERATING:Current Liabilities $0 $0 $1,712Bank Line of Credit $0 $0 $0

BUILDING & CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS:Note Payable-Mission Investment Fund $951,255 $1,121,842 $1,307,127

DESIGNATED FUNDS (RESTRICTED):Obligations $376,268 $445,645 $333,588

TOTAL LIABILITIES & OBLIGATIONS $1,327,523 $1,567,487 $1,642,427

NET ASSETS $14,521,801 $14,392,339 $14,125,614

Central Lutheran ChurchAssets and LiabilitiesConsolidated Funds

Central Lutheran ChurchAssets and LiabilitiesConsolidated Funds

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2015-16 Proposed Budget 2014-15 Budget 2014-15 Actual

Ministry & Congregational LifeCongregational Life Revenue $1,242,000 $1,185,000 $1,247,543Mission Emphasis (Benevolence) $113,600 $92,520 $102,610Ministry Disbursements $135,960 $127,300 $96,120Congregational Life Disbursements $1,059,739 $1,033,609 $1,153,771Surplus (Deficit) -$67,299 -$68,429 -$104,958

EventsEvents Revenue $50,000 $70,000 $46,405Events Disbursements $37,462 $23,791 $29,616Surplus (Deficit) $12,538 $46,209 $16,789

Foundation & FacilityFoundation Revenue $623,074 $592,000 $593,074Facility Disbursements $714,725 $659,061 $671,936Surplus (Deficit) -$91,651 -$67,061 -$78,862

Parking, Neighborhood, & SecurityParking Revenue $490,000 $435,000 $480,679Neighborhood Benevolences $17,000 $0 $0Maintenance & Security Disbursements $310,467 $333,862 $329,623Surplus (Deficit) $162,533 $101,138 $151,056

Total Revenue All Funds $2,405,074 $2,282,000 $2,367,701Total Disbursements All Funds $2,388,953 $2,270,143 $2,383,676Surplus (Deficit) $16,121 $11,857 -$15,975

IntroductionChurch budgets are a plan. The root of every Church budget is God’s generosity. Blessed by God we respond to bless others through our financial support for our congregation, as well as through our God-given talents and time. We are made in the image of a generous God, so we are hard-wired to be generous; it is in our very DNA.This is our congregational financial mission plan for 2015-2016. Four primary areas are the sources of generosity for ministry and mission: member giving, foundation support, parking lot revenue, and event income. It is unique in the greater Church to plan a budget based on four different sources of generosity. Each is connected to God at work. A narrative for each precedes the summarized area budget.

Congregational Mission and MinistryThe congregational mission and ministry area is the giving from the members and friends of the congregation. This giving supports benevolence, pastoral and staff compensation that is traditionally connected to the congregation’s life. This giving also supports the program needs and administrative costs for the congregation.







Proposed Budget for Mission: Narrative







Central Lutheran EventsThe event income is from outside groups and partners who use the facility. The sanctuary is sought for concerts, speakers and events. This income funds the compensation for staff who support these gatherings and coordinate the overlap between congregation and events.













Central Lutheran Church FoundationThe Foundation area is the investment-income support that is given to Central from the endowment. These gifts have been given since 1952 and held in principal, cared for by the CLC Foundation Board to support the ministry of the congregation. The Foundation support underwrites the facility costs. Maintenance compensation, utilities and facility debt are all supported by the Foundation support, the legacy of generosity.













Central Lutheran ParkingThe parking lot area is the income from ramp and surface parking. Since the opening of the Minneapolis Convention Center the parking ramp has grown in income for the ministry of Central. The parking lot funds the compensation for the security staff and compensation for the Restoration Center’s pastoral, custodial and kitchen staff. The parking ramp also supports local benevolence. In many ways the parking income is social purpose, providing the opportunity for Central Lutheran to welcome all into a safe and caring environment.







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Ministry & Congregational Life2015-16 Proposed Budget 2014-15 Budget 2014-15 Actual

RevenuesEnvelope & Seasonal Offerings $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $1,141,544Kitchen Cash Receipts $30,000 $30,000 $34,121Special Budget Gifts $0 $0 $64,383Interest/gain (transferred from DF) $0 $0 $7,495Foundation/designated CYF & Seniors $57,000

$0 $0Total Ministry & Congregational Life Revenues $1,242,000 $1,185,000 $1,247,543

Expenses Mission Emphasis (Benevolences)ELCA Churchwide Partnership $50,000 $50,000 $50,000Seminarian Support $10,000 $10,000 $10,000Camp Amnicon $5,000 $0 $0ELCA South Sudan Mission $10,000 $0 $0Lutheran Healthcare Bangladesh $7,600 $6,080 $6,080WMPL-Mikaelsen $6,600 $5,280 $5,280China Service Ventures $6,600 $5,280 $5,280Wycliffe-Follinstad $8,900 $7,940 $7,940Wycliffe-Gaultney $8,900 $7,940 $7,9402013 surplus disbursement $0 $0 $10,090

Ministry EmphasisWorship Life Ministry $19,000 $18,350 $19,960Music Ministry $34,300 $35,000 $28,160Children/Youth/Family Ministry $29,450 $11,350 $4,270Community Ministry $4,000 $3,300 $4,360Adult Education $2,500 $900 $2,289GLBT Ministry $1,160 $1,160 $1,160Pastoral Care Ministry $4,900 $2,175 $2,742Prayer Life Ministry $1,550 $400 $462Welcome Life Ministry $9,950 $16,390 $8,787Fellowship Ministry $8,150 $9,275 $4,126Kitchen Ministry $19,000 $21,000 $20,002Faith & Finance Ministry $2,000 $8,000 -$198

Total Mission & Ministry $249,560 $219,820 $198,730

Congregational LifeAdministration $128,300 $127,500 $129,319Council & Congregation $3,300 $14,000 $31,725Communication $21,000 $14,700 $18,521Banking, Legal & Audit $27,000 $25,000 $35,089Personnel, Pension, and Health $880,139 $852,409 $939,117

Total Congregational Life $1,059,739 $1,033,609 $1,153,771

Surplus (Deficit) -$67,299 -$68,429 -$104,958

Proposed Budget

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Events2015-16 Proposed Budget 2014-15 Budget 2014-15 Actual

RevenueBuilding Usage Revenue $50,000 $70,000 $46,405

ExpensesPersonnel (Events) $37,462 $23,791 $29,616

Total Events Disbursements $37,462 $23,791 $29,616Events Surplus (Deficit) $12,538 $46,209 $16,789

Parking, Neighborhood, & Security2015-16 Proposed Budget 2014-15 Budget 2014-15 Actual

RevenuesParking Fee Net Revenue $490,000 $435,000 $480,679

ExpensesNeighborhood Benevolence $17,000 $0 $0Personnel, Pension, and Health $310,467 $333,862 $329,623 Total Expenses $327,467 $333,862 $329,623

Surplus (Deficit) $162,533 $101,138 $151,056

Foundation & Facility2015-16 Proposed Budget 2014-15 Budget 2014-15 Actual

CLC Foundation Revenue $623,074 $592,000 $593,074

Building $191,850 $184,000 $186,409Utilities $127,000 $129,000 $128,357Personnel, Pension, and Health $190,003 $188,049 $203,869Debt Expense $205,872 $158,012 $153,301

Total Foundation and Facility Disbursements

$714,725$659,061 $671,936

Foundation & Facility Surplus (Deficit)

-$91,651-$67,061 -$78,862













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Central Lutheran ChurchFiscal Year 2014-2015

Designated Fund Summary

Description Opening Balance YTD ReceiptsYTD

Disbursements Ending BalanceCentennial Quilt Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Lower Narthex Access Fund $11,943.37 $1,339.66 $0.00 $13,283.03Undesignated Bequests $15.00 $125,251.16 $118,639.28 $6,626.88Cong. Designated Bequests $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Capital Replacement/Bldg Fund $75,132.19 $132,216.10 $186,935.06 $20,413.23Unidentified Gifts $0.00 $466.11 $466.11 $0.00Building & Grnds Activity $246.68 $5,331.42 $5,578.10 $0.00Seminary Scholarships $3,409.16 $5,705.64 $6,153.47 $2,961.33Music- Cantatas, Trips $56,867.56 $11,699.98 $14,100.00 $54,467.54Global Missions $374.91 $19,083.45 $18,294.50 $1,163.86Sen.Adult Ministry $35,299.08 $41,939.96 $26,201.69 $51,037.35Library Reserve $7,027.34 $1,569.78 $93.00 $8,504.12Fine Art Acquisition $18,587.88 $0.00 $0.00 $18,587.88CYF $35,569.94 $23,611.58 $26,229.31 $32,952.21Nursing Center $2,684.09 $1,456.00 $4,028.09 $112.00Investment Income $2,187.87 $4,253.28 $6,441.15 $0.00Community Ministry $14,561.61 $96,479.21 $81,995.68 $29,045.14Prayer Shawls $1,223.33 $60.00 $211.98 $1,071.35Heritage Team $115.03 $0.00 $0.00 $115.03CLC Tree Fund $20.00 $0.00 $20.00 $0.00Community Meals $0.00 $20,759.24 $22,966.98 ($2,208)Special Events $7,592.97 $8,011.08 $1,247.72 $14,356.33Camp Amnicon $125.00 $125.00 $250.00 $0.00Concert Grand Piano $8,414.32 $0.00 $0.00 $8,414.32Funerals ($1,156.66) $0.00 $26.25 ($1,182.91)Men's Fellowship $921.42 $0.00 $0.00 $921.42Ushers $542.99 $175.00 $43.47 $674.52Hannah Grinde Memorials $1,277.29 $0.00 $0.00 $1,277.29Maint. & Sec. Staff Discretionary $3,928.98 $886.56 $3,268.20 $1,547.34World Disaster Relief-ELCA $0.00 $1,300.00 $1,050.00 $250.00Paul Hanson Sem Schlship $5,869.15 $1,266.56 $0.00 $7,135.71Columbarium $27,241.47 $12,000.00 $39,241.47 $0.00Caring for Creation $792.65 $0.00 $0.00 $792.65Surrender Value - Life Ins. $21,085.00 $932.00 $0.00 $22,017.00Kitchen Fund $707.44 $241.42 $0.00 $948.86Mission Support $3,750.00 $3,520.00 $4,787.59 $2,482.41World Mission Builders $1,515.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,515.00Reading Partners $482.16 $0.00 $0.00 $482.16Generous Hearts Conference $1,082.41 $0.00 $720.00 $362.41Kitchen Renovation $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180.00Homebound/Visitation Min. $753.08 $106.36 $0.00 $859.44



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Disbursements Ending BalanceCentennial Quilt Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Lower Narthex Access Fund $11,943.37 $1,339.66 $0.00 $13,283.03Undesignated Bequests $15.00 $125,251.16 $118,639.28 $6,626.88Cong. Designated Bequests $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Capital Replacement/Bldg Fund $75,132.19 $132,216.10 $186,935.06 $20,413.23Unidentified Gifts $0.00 $466.11 $466.11 $0.00Building & Grnds Activity $246.68 $5,331.42 $5,578.10 $0.00Seminary Scholarships $3,409.16 $5,705.64 $6,153.47 $2,961.33Music- Cantatas, Trips $56,867.56 $11,699.98 $14,100.00 $54,467.54Global Missions $374.91 $19,083.45 $18,294.50 $1,163.86Sen.Adult Ministry $35,299.08 $41,939.96 $26,201.69 $51,037.35Library Reserve $7,027.34 $1,569.78 $93.00 $8,504.12Fine Art Acquisition $18,587.88 $0.00 $0.00 $18,587.88CYF $35,569.94 $23,611.58 $26,229.31 $32,952.21Nursing Center $2,684.09 $1,456.00 $4,028.09 $112.00Investment Income $2,187.87 $4,253.28 $6,441.15 $0.00Community Ministry $14,561.61 $96,479.21 $81,995.68 $29,045.14Prayer Shawls $1,223.33 $60.00 $211.98 $1,071.35Heritage Team $115.03 $0.00 $0.00 $115.03CLC Tree Fund $20.00 $0.00 $20.00 $0.00Community Meals $0.00 $20,759.24 $22,966.98 ($2,207.74)Special Events $7,592.97 $8,011.08 $1,247.72 $14,356.33Camp Amnicon $125.00 $125.00 $250.00 $0.00Concert Grand Piano $8,414.32 $0.00 $0.00 $8,414.32Funerals ($1,156.66) $0.00 $26.25 ($1,182.91)Men's Fellowship $921.42 $0.00 $0.00 $921.42Ushers $542.99 $175.00 $43.47 $674.52Hannah Grinde Memorials $1,277.29 $0.00 $0.00 $1,277.29Maint. & Sec. Staff Discretionary $3,928.98 $886.56 $3,268.20 $1,547.34World Disaster Relief-ELCA $0.00 $1,300.00 $1,050.00 $250.00Paul Hanson Sem Schlship $5,869.15 $1,266.56 $0.00 $7,135.71Columbarium $27,241.47 $12,000.00 $39,241.47 $0.00Caring for Creation $792.65 $0.00 $0.00 $792.65Surrender Value - Life Ins. $21,085.00 $932.00 $0.00 $22,017.00Kitchen Fund $707.44 $241.42 $0.00 $948.86Mission Support $3,750.00 $3,520.00 $4,787.59 $2,482.41World Mission Builders $1,515.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,515.00Reading Partners $482.16 $0.00 $0.00 $482.16Generous Hearts Conference $1,082.41 $0.00 $720.00 $362.41Kitchen Renovation $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180.00Homebound/Visitation Min. $753.08 $106.36 $0.00 $859.44

Kitchen Renovation $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180.00Homebound/Visitation Min. $753.08 $106.36 $0.00 $859.44World Hunger $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00Music at Central - Donors $721.28 $220.00 $0.00 $941.28Bell Tower $710.69 $0.00 $0.00 $710.69Congregational Events $827.50 $0.00 $827.50 $0.00Donor Designated Stewardship $1,103.00 $1,000.00 $2,103.00 $0.00Linda Ahlberg Memorial $1,246.19 $0.00 $0.00 $1,246.19Organ Fund $33,738.01 $40.88 $1,184.59 $32,594.30Alice Ward Nursing Center $2,247.36 $3,780.24 $0.00 $6,027.60Peace/Justice Forums $1,042.60 $3,297.00 $2,042.00 $2,297.60Downtown Music Festival-2015 $0.00 $5,098.20 $90.77 $5,007.43Due to Operating Account $0.00 $17,466.42 $17,466.42 $0.00Wedding Deposits $10,735.00 $9,100.00 $16,585.00 $3,250.00Insurance Claims ($5,000.00) $5,989.40 $989.40 $0.00Curb Appeal Project $140.00 $0.00 $140.00 $0.00Gardening Corps $1,681.34 $1,410.00 $1,212.91 $1,878.43Central Quilters $61.22 $1,530.00 $421.46 $1,169.76Ethiopia Well Project $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00Hospitality $10.00 $0.00 $10.00 $0.00Accessable Seating $0.00 $5,039.47 $4,016.32 $1,023.15Saturday Night Worship $3,371.53 $3,500.00 $699.53 $6,172.00Operation Boot Strap $0.00 $856.00 $856.00 $0.00Pr. Nycklemoe's cont ed carryover $0.00 $9,229.48 $8,110.66 $1,118.82Souper Bowl $0.00 $1,094.52 $1,094.52 $0.00Pastor N's Moving Expense $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00Debt Reduction $0.00 $1,915.00 $0.00 $1,915.00TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS $403,005.43 $600,553.16 $627,039.18 $376,519.41




Disbursements Ending BalanceCentennial Quilt Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Lower Narthex Access Fund $11,943.37 $1,339.66 $0.00 $13,283.03Undesignated Bequests $15.00 $125,251.16 $118,639.28 $6,626.88Cong. Designated Bequests $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Capital Replacement/Bldg Fund $75,132.19 $132,216.10 $186,935.06 $20,413.23Unidentified Gifts $0.00 $466.11 $466.11 $0.00Building & Grnds Activity $246.68 $5,331.42 $5,578.10 $0.00Seminary Scholarships $3,409.16 $5,705.64 $6,153.47 $2,961.33Music- Cantatas, Trips $56,867.56 $11,699.98 $14,100.00 $54,467.54Global Missions $374.91 $19,083.45 $18,294.50 $1,163.86Sen.Adult Ministry $35,299.08 $41,939.96 $26,201.69 $51,037.35Library Reserve $7,027.34 $1,569.78 $93.00 $8,504.12Fine Art Acquisition $18,587.88 $0.00 $0.00 $18,587.88CYF $35,569.94 $23,611.58 $26,229.31 $32,952.21Nursing Center $2,684.09 $1,456.00 $4,028.09 $112.00Investment Income $2,187.87 $4,253.28 $6,441.15 $0.00Community Ministry $14,561.61 $96,479.21 $81,995.68 $29,045.14Prayer Shawls $1,223.33 $60.00 $211.98 $1,071.35Heritage Team $115.03 $0.00 $0.00 $115.03CLC Tree Fund $20.00 $0.00 $20.00 $0.00Community Meals $0.00 $20,759.24 $22,966.98 ($2,207.74)Special Events $7,592.97 $8,011.08 $1,247.72 $14,356.33Camp Amnicon $125.00 $125.00 $250.00 $0.00Concert Grand Piano $8,414.32 $0.00 $0.00 $8,414.32Funerals ($1,156.66) $0.00 $26.25 ($1,182.91)Men's Fellowship $921.42 $0.00 $0.00 $921.42Ushers $542.99 $175.00 $43.47 $674.52Hannah Grinde Memorials $1,277.29 $0.00 $0.00 $1,277.29Maint. & Sec. Staff Discretionary $3,928.98 $886.56 $3,268.20 $1,547.34World Disaster Relief-ELCA $0.00 $1,300.00 $1,050.00 $250.00Paul Hanson Sem Schlship $5,869.15 $1,266.56 $0.00 $7,135.71Columbarium $27,241.47 $12,000.00 $39,241.47 $0.00Caring for Creation $792.65 $0.00 $0.00 $792.65Surrender Value - Life Ins. $21,085.00 $932.00 $0.00 $22,017.00Kitchen Fund $707.44 $241.42 $0.00 $948.86Mission Support $3,750.00 $3,520.00 $4,787.59 $2,482.41World Mission Builders $1,515.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,515.00Reading Partners $482.16 $0.00 $0.00 $482.16Generous Hearts Conference $1,082.41 $0.00 $720.00 $362.41Kitchen Renovation $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180.00Homebound/Visitation Min. $753.08 $106.36 $0.00 $859.44

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Nominating Committee Update, June 21, 2015 Central Lutheran Church

Central Lutheran Congregation Council Executive Committee Thank you to those who have Current leadership (one year remaining) completed their terms as Kevin Lile: President Council members Mark Forsberg: Treasurer Leon Tibben Hazel Reinhardt: Ex-officio Allison Eger Nominated for leadership (two years) Jean McGrath David West: President-elect Charles Scheiderer Pat Hansen: Secretary Katie Brenke

Central Lutheran Congregation Council at-large Current leadership (1 year remaining) Franklin Dietrich Kathy Fiscus (2nd term) Nominated for leadership (2 years) Sara Gunsch Phil Holst Mons Teig Jim Hart (1 year completing Dave West’s term)

Audit Committee Current leadership Jim Heintz (1 year remaining) Nominated for leadership Heruy Mesfen Duane Hetland

2016 Synod Voting Members Courtney Brumm Myron Just Dennie Moore Arlene Murphy

Nominated by Congregation Council Current Nominating Committee (1 year remaining) Thank you to those who have Zee Gregerson completed their terms Steve Studt on the Nominating Committee Current Nominating Committee (2 years remaining) Kris Schoephoerster Claudia Brumm Chris Peter Brian McKinley Christopher Haug Linda Shinofield Bill Masche Nominated for leadership (3 years) Andrew Heintz Christa Olson Bruce Nimmer Nominated for leadership (1 year to complete Bill Masche’s term) Leon Tibben

Nominating Committee Update, June 21, 2015Central Lutheran Church

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NOMINEES FOR 2015‐2016 CONGREGATION COUNCIL, AUDIT AND NOMINATING COMMITTEES,

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE 2016 MINNEAPOLIS AREA SYNOD ASSEMBLY

President Elect — David West

David joined Central Lutheran in 1992 and is currently a sacristan and Chair of the WorshipLife Ministry Team. His previous involvement in Central includes being a Sunday school teacher, Treasurer and President of Altar Guild, assisting minister, reader and a member of various seasonal worship teams. David is a partner at the Fredrikson & Byron law firm in downtown Minneapolis. He is married to Central member Kristin Schoephoerster, and has a son Oliver (age 20) and a daughter Maggie (age 17).

Secretary — Patricia L. Hansen

Pat Hansen and her husband, Bill, live in downtown Minneapolis and have been members of Central Lutheran for the past five years. Pat is active as a soloist and reader at the Saturday night worship, one of the Church On‐line Directory leaders, works at the Free Store, prays with the Prayer Team, and is the communicator and member of Circle of Hope. For 10 years Pat was Director of Call Process and Roster for the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA, and she has been a church administrator. Pat holds a B.S. in Secondary Education with majors in Business Education and English. Pat and Bill have two children, Alyssa and Jared.

Council‐at‐Large — Sara Gunsch (two years)

Sara joined Central Lutheran in 2001. She has been on the Usher Ministry Team ever since, serving as President for one term. She has been on the Altar Guild, and participated as an assisting minister and reader for worship services. She teaches drama and art in Sunday School, and assists in the Nativity pageants. She is the Invoice Office Manager at the Wal‐Mart in Burnsville. She lives in south Minneapolis with her husband Bryon and their daughter Lily, age 10.

Council‐at‐Large — Jim Hart (one year) (completing Dave West’s term)

Jim Hart joined Central 20 years ago. He served on the most recent Call Committee and the current Start‐Up Team. Jim also serves on the Seminary Relations Ministry Team and the Hospitality Ministry Team. He has a special interest in theological studies and has taken numerous courses in Luther Seminary's Lay School of Theology. Jim is a retired general physician and continues to stay very involved with health policy and public health activities in Minnesota. He is married to Dr. Maureen Reed (also a physician).

Nominees for 2015-2016 Congregation Council,Audit and Nominating Committees, and

Voting Members to the 2016 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly

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Council‐at‐Large — Phil Holst (two years)

Phil has been a member of Central Lutheran Church since the fall of 2003. He is a member of the Central Choir, the Central Bell Choir, and the WorshipLife Team. He has also served on several seasonal worship teams and was a voting delegate at the 2014 Synod Assembly. Phil is a software engineer with JAMF Software in downtown Minneapolis. He and his wife Laura, also a Central Member, have a daughter Melanie (age 3).

Council‐at‐Large — Mons Teig (two years)

Mons and Shirley joined the Central faith community in 1989. He chaired the recent Call Committee. He serves on the Seminary Relations Ministry Team and earlier was chair and member of the Worship committee. His employment most recently was as the Worship Professor at Luther Seminary. Earlier work was as Director of Worship and Preaching for the former ALC as well as serving as a pastor in Brooklyn, NY and Pacific Palisades, CA. His wife Shirley is also active on Central boards, committees and ministry teams. They are moving downtown to be closer to Central and its ministry to the downtown area.

Audit Committee — Duane Hetland (two years)

Duane has been a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) since 1971 and a member of Central since 2001. A graduate of Augsburg College and Luther Seminary, he was the installed pastor in three congregations for a total of thirty years and then became involved with interim ministry and congregations in transition. He has served ten Intentional Interim appointments in the Minneapolis Area and Southwestern Minnesota Synods. He and his wife Darlene live in Minnetonka and are parents to three children and grandparents to nine.

Audit Committee — Heruy Mesfen (two years)

Heruy joined Central Lutheran in 2008 and is a member of Central Choir. His previous involvements at Central include Global Missions, Garden Ministry and Seasonal Worship Teams. Heruy is currently a mortgage underwriter at Wells Fargo Bank. He has worked at Wells Fargo for 14 years. He is married to Central member Roberta Groening and has a daughter Natalia (age 3).

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Nominating Committee — Andrew Heintz (3‐year term)

Andrew is a lifelong member of Central Lutheran Church, being baptized and confirmed at Central. His previous involvement in Central includes being a youth leader, Sunday school teacher, Camp Amnicon staff member and board member, Youth Choir, Compline Choir, Senior Choir, Mannerchor, Cantorei Choir member, Congregation Council treasurer and Prayer Ministry Team member. Andrew is a certified public accountant and works as a financial consultant for Merrill Corporation in St. Paul. Andrew's parents are longtime members Jim and JoAnne Heintz, and Andrew has a sister Jennifer who lives with her family in the Chicago area.

Nominating Committee — Bruce Nimmer (3‐year term)

Bruce grew up in Southeast Minneapolis. He has been a Lutheran all his life. He and wife Diane were members of St John’s Lutheran Church on 49th and Nicollet in Minneapolis for more than 30 years. While at St John’s Bruce served as treasurer and member of the church council at various times. They joined Central in 2001, where Bruce has served as a member of the Audit Committee and the Mission and Vision Task Force. He was in the residential lot development business with two partners for 30 years, with Sienna Corporation. He currently provides financial consulting to small enterprises. Bruce and Diane live in south Minneapolis. They have two sons and 2 grandchildren. They like Central because of the traditional worship services, the outreach program in the city, and connection with members. Bruce says he will consider it an honor to serve on the Nominating Committee.

Nominating Committee — Christa Olson (3‐year term)

Christa joined Central Lutheran in 2010 and is currently serving on the Children, Youth and Family Ministry Team, and helped this year with High School Sunday School. Her previous involvement at Central includes serving on the Call Committee that called Pastor Nycklemoe, serving as a voting member for the Minneapolis Synod Assembly, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, helping with Vacation Bible School, and hosting occasionally for special events at the church. Christa is a 4th‐grade teacher in Robbinsdale at Lakeview Elementary. She is married to Central member Mike Olson and in April they had their first child, William.

Nominating Committee — Leon Tibben (1‐year term)

Leon joined Central Lutheran in 1998 and has just finished several years on the Congregation Council serving as Treasurer, President Elect, President, and Past President. He has previously served on the Property and Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, Audit Committee, GLBT Ministry Team, and Task Force D. Currently he volunteers in the Business Office, as an occasional reader and crucifer, and provides some help to the New Member and Garden Corps Ministry Teams. Leon retired from full time work at Medtronic several years ago. He is married to Central member Deanne Tibben.

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2016 Synod Assembly Voting Member — Courtney Brumm‐Brocker

Courtney joined Central in 2012 with her family and has enjoyed becoming a part of the Central community. She has had the opportunity to attend the Faith Forming Faith conference through Central, as well as to deliver flowers to home‐based individuals on holidays. After graduating from Bethel University this past May, Courtney is preparing for her wedding celebration at Central this June, where she will marry John Brocker. This fall, Courtney will begin teaching at Pinewood Elementary School in Mounds View as a second grade teacher.

2016 Synod Assembly Voting Member — Myron Just

A member of Central for twelve years. Served two terms on Central Lutheran Church council. Previously served on church councils in North Dakota. Myron is a retired farmer and a former legislator and state official in North Dakota. Retired and living in downtown St Paul. Myron enjoys congregational activity at Central and is very interested in Mpls Synod and ELCA activities and the well‐being and future of the church at‐large.

2016 Synod Assembly Voting Member — Dennie Moore

Dennie arrived in Minneapolis in August 2013. He is the grandson of a Liberian Lutheran pastor, and became a Central member in February 2014, after being invited by a friend. Dennie earned degrees in IT and accounting, and was president of his university’s student council, which led him to attend the U.N. General Youth Assembly in 2011, and Millennial Campus Conferences at Harvard in 2011 and at Northeastern University in 2012. He also was part of an advocacy group in Liberia for LGBT rights. At Central he is a greeter, reader/lector, and a volunteer at the Free Store.

2016 Synod Assembly Voting Member — Arlene Murphy

Arlene moved from Duluth in 2000 and after discovering Central, joined in 2001. She became active in the GLBT Advocacy team and Circle of Friends. She has enjoyed serving as a greeter, coffee host, communion assistant and working on the Shared Ministry team. Arlene works part‐time in retail. She has 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. She will be married later this year.

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The Children, Youth, and Family programs have had a wonderful year! I would love to share a few of the highlights from each program. The Sunday School education is for children 3 years to 5th grade. Last Summer, Camp Onomia staff came and provided Vacation Bible School for the children. Then to end the week with a bang, we all went to Como Park for a BBQ. The Sunday School program is led by a bunch of wonderful, caring volunteers. Twice each year, the Sunday

School children put together healthcare kits for Augsburg Health Commons. The children put on a spectacular Christmas Pageant called “The Three Wise Dudes.”

The Confirmation youth group is made up of 6th-8th graders. I had the privilege of leading this group of awesome youth all year in Confirmation. A few highlights of their year were the Confirmation Retreat, stole making, and, coming up, the Amnicon summer trip. Also, there were four confirmands this year: Julia Stensaas, Ben Peterson, Lily Richmond, and Farrah Fettig. The high school youth group is made

up of 9th-12th graders. A big highlight from the youth group this past year was the high school trip. We went to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in Colorado, to grow deeper in our faith through adventure. We

did a day of service work on the camp, and then set out on the trail for four days. Larye Pohlman and Christa and Mike Olson were the leaders of youth group this year. The high-school group has been preparing for their upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit! We will be having six youth attending this trip and three adults.The families of Central are dedicated to this church and to the Children, Youth, and Family programs. They

have “guys night” and “ladies night” once a month. Also, “Sacred Second Saturdays” happens once a month, and the group discusses

different topics. Twice a year, the families go on family retreat. The winter retreat is at Camp Wapo, and this summer retreat will be at Camp Onomia.As we look forward to the future faith formation in the Children, Youth, and Family ministries, we are prepared to create, grow, and become a wonderful self-sustaining program, revolving around what families want and need. We are a program focused on the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We are truly grateful for Central’s constant support of the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry to help us grow bigger and stronger each year.

Children, Youth, and Family Ministry: Director Sarah Fike2014-2015 Annual Report

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“Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 6:23-24

How does Paul define community for the Ephesians? As all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. It is this community that gathers on Sundays at Central and Mondays at Central and every day of the week. I thank you for being the community of Christ at the edge of downtown. It is that undying love that drives us to provide food and clothing, health care and job coaching, Bible study and worship and resource assistance week in and week out. It is that undying love that draws us into the doors of Central to be fed and clothed, healed and given hope, educated, empowered and strengthened. What that looks like in a year by the numbers can be found in these

images. In 2014 I had over 1,500 conversations with people where we discussed what was keeping them from a place of wholeness and peace. The barriers and how we respond to them can be seen in the image 2014 Resource Assistance. Medical assistance is often given in bus cards to get people to their doctor appointments or through a visit to the Augsburg Central Health Commons. Employment requests are also helped with bus cards to get to job interviews or new jobs or referrals to the job coaches. Housing and utility requests are often mitigated by paying some rent that people are behind on, or helping them get on a payment plan with a utility company. We sit down in my office and talk immigration and help people get to their interviews. Legal problems and lapses in education keep people from thriving, so we try to break down those barriers. We also discuss and pay for some storage fees when people experiencing homelessness are about to lose everything they own.

The next image, 2014 Resource Assistance Spending, shows you how all the work that we do breaking down barriers and supporting people in our quest to end homelessness cost a little more than $47,000 in 2014. The back rent and money to stop utility disconnections keeps people from becoming homeless. The bus cards get people to work and their doctor appointments. The miscellaneous housing fees are mostly application fees of $25-50 per person so that someone experiencing homelessness can apply for a new home. The gift cards to Target, Walgreens and CVS are in $5 and $10 increments and are amazing gifts from the various circles of our Central community. They get used for prescription co-pays and underwear for kids and so much more.

How does Paul define community for the Ephesians? As all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. It is this community that gathers on Sundays at Central and Mondays at Central and every day of the week. I thank you for being the community of Christ at the edge of downtown. It is that undying love that drives us to provide food and clothing, health care and job coaching, bible study and worship and resource assistance week in and week out. It is that undying love that draws us into the doors of Central to be fed and clothed, healed and given hope, educated, empowered and strengthened. What that looks like in a year by the

numbers can be found in these images. In 2014 I had over 1,500 conversations with people where we discussed what was keeping them from a place of wholeness and peace. The barriers and how we respond to them can be seen in the image titled, 2014 Resource Assistance. Medical assistance is often given in bus card to get people to their doctor’s appointment or through a visit to the Augsburg Central Health Commons. Employment requests are also helped with a bus card to get to a job interview or a new job or a referral to the job coaches. Housing and utility requests are often mitigated by paying some rent that people are behind on or helping them get on a payment plan with a utility company. We sit down in my office and talk immigration and help people get to their interviews. Legal problems and lapses in education keep people from thriving so we try to break down those barriers. We also discuss and pay for some storage fees when people experiencing homelessness are about to lose everything they own.

The next image titled 2014 Resource Assistance Spending shows you how all the work that we do breaking down barriers and supporting people in our quest to end homelessness cost a little more than $47,000 in 2014. The back rent and money to stop utility disconnections keeps people from becoming homeless. The bus cards get people to work and their doctor appointments. The miscellaneous housing fees are mostly application fees of $25-50 per person so that someone experiencing homelessness can apply for a new home. The gift cards to Target, Walgreens and CVS are in $5 and $10 increments and are amazing gifts from the various circles of our Central community. They get used for prescription co-pays and underwear for kids and so much more. The final image shows the ebb and flow of the Free Store. When the seasons change we have large increases in the number of people who need clothing and household items. Some of the months are lighter because we are closed for a week every August and December and closed for two weeks in July. For 2014 the Free Store

Community Ministry: Pastor Melissa Pohlman“Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 6:23-24

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Community Ministry: Pastor Melissa Pohlman

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The final image shows the ebb and flow of the Free Store. When the seasons change we have large increases in the number of people who need clothing and household items. Some of the months are lighter, because we are closed for a week every August and December and closed for two weeks in July. In 2014 the Free Store volunteers served over 10,000 people. That is a remarkable blessing. Our Monday meal and worship and Bible study have consistently grown this year, and we are averaging 250 people at our meal each Monday. A significant step towards peace in the whole community was buying salt and pepper shakers this year for each table. We do this work though with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness in our community. The Heading Home Central Ministry Team works on issues of education and advocacy for our Central community in order to end homelessness. Our chief accomplishment this year was hosting the Trinity Institute Conference, Creating Common Good. We live-streamed it for about 50 participants who came mostly from the metro area but also included people from Greater MN and Iowa. We heard from amazing speakers and worshipped together. We submitted our questions via Twitter and email and met in small-group discussion time. We are excited to start planning to host next year’s Institute, which will focus on racial equity. Everything we do both through direct service and advocacy is to unite our entire community in Christ. It is the undying love of Christ that breaks down barriers, and helps us see that without one another we are incomplete as the Body of Christ here at Central without peace. I am so thankful for all the work we get to do together in this place to bring about that wholeness. Shalom…Pastor Melissa Pohlman

volunteers served over 10,000 people. That is a remarkable blessing. Our Monday meal and worship and Bible study has consistently grown this year and we are averaging 250 people at our meal each Monday. A significant step towards peace in the whole community was buying salt and pepper shakers this year for each table. We do this work though with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness in our community. The Heading Home Central Team works on issues of education and advocacy for our Central Community in order to end homelessness. Our chief accomplishment this year was hosting the Trinity Institute Conference titled Creating Common Good. We live streamed it for about 50 participants that came mostly from the Metro area but also included people from outstate MN and Iowa. We heard from amazing speakers and worshipped together. We submitted our questions via twitter and email and met in small group discussion time. We are excited to start planning to host next year’s Institute which will focus on racial equity. Everything we do both through direct service and advocacy is to unite our entire community in Christ. It is the undying love of Christ that breaks down the barriers and helps us see that without one another we are incomplete as the Body of Christ here at Central without peace. I am so thankful for all the work we get to do together in this place to bring about that wholeness. Shalom…Pastor Melissa Pohlman

Shared Ministry is based on the theology of the “priesthood of all believers.” God has given each person gifts to be used for the good of the community. When gifts are used, they develop and grow. Shared Ministry creates a way to serve in a respectful and supportive environment. Shared Ministry is a culture that exists to support ministry leaders and teams. It encourages the Central family to identify their gifts, collects/administers a database of skills, gifts and talents, and matches people to ministries suited to their interests and passions. Tools and training are offered to leaders as needed for effective leadership. The best recruitment of new team members comes from those who have had a good experience in serving.This year, the Shared Ministry team hosted the 4th Annual Appreciation weekend. Nine articles highlighted Central’s

newest members and what led them to Central. It was fun to read their stories and to hear how they became involved. In all the stories, it was a relationship with someone that invited them into serving…choir, Saturday night worship, Restoration Center, Sunday morning lectors, etc. God calls us to be in relationship with one another, and it is wonderful to see the results of these connections.The Shared Ministry Team considers it a privilege to walk alongside the ministry leaders of Central Lutheran as they live out their calling to serve others. Karen Knox and Barbara Brown and the Shared Ministry Team

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The members of the 100th-Anniversary Committee are: Michael Wickman and Judith Hedman, co-chairs; Rev. Peter Nycklemoe, Kevin Lile, Berit Aus.The Anniversary Committee was formed in January 2015 and held our first meeting in February 2015. In these early meetings we have discussed and decided how we will work together; outlined our collaborative decision making process as we relate to the Board, Pastors, Staff and members of CLC; and reviewed budgets for a couple of big events and projects. All budgets will be submitted to the Congregation Council for approval. We are planning for a kick-off event in late 2017 and a concluding event in Spring 2019, with the potential for other ways to observe the anniversary within that time frame.A few of our guiding principles are to commemorate and celebrate in ways that: * Honor the past but look to the future. * Plan a variety of events so that people of all ages, abilities and interests might find ways to participate. * Events must not compromise the mission/activities/groups or emphasis at CLC. * Have had preliminary conversations with the Heritage Ministry Team, worship planning and music staff about possibilities for special meals, music events or invited speakers.

Respectfully submitted, The 100th Anniversary Committee, meeting on May 27, 2015 [email protected]

MOTION: CONGREGATION COUNCIL ACTION, 100th ANNIVERSARY TASK FORCEAgenda: Congregation Council, October 23, 2104Action: Approved by Congregation Council, October 23, 2014

WHEREASOctober 31, 2017 is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

(Martin Luther posting the 95 theses on the church door.) And

WHEREASFebruary 28, 2019 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Central Lutheran Church, the first worship being held on Palm Sunday.

(Incorporated February 29, 1919 (leap year))(April 14, 2019 is Palm Sunday)

And

WHEREASThese two major anniversaries bookend an 18-month period to celebrate our Lutheran heritage.And

WHEREASReformation anniversary celebrations are already in the planning stages in the larger church.

ThereforeBE IT RESOLVED

• That a 100th-Anniversary Task Force be formed by the Congregation Council to plan 18 months of celebration between October 31, 2017 - Spring, 2019.

• That the Task Force propose budgets to be submitted for the 2015-2016 program year and following (beginning with a communication budget).

• That the Task Force be supported by the Director of Communications and the Cantor.• That the Task Force should be formed in January 2015 to start developing financial plans along with a proposed

schedule to be brought to Council by October 2015.

100th Anniversary Committee Report to the Congregation

June 2015

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From April through mid-December, Central was served by half-time Communications Director Debbie Friez. Debbie accepted a full-time job in her field, and left on Dec. 10 (the same day that Pastor Peter began his call). With a new Senior Pastor and Christmas approaching, someone was needed in the position immediately. Having done the job for two months in 2014 and having worked closely with Debbie during her tenure, I was asked to step in, and began in the role on December 12. One of Debbie’s primary tasks was to expand Central’s presence on social media. The church was established on a number of platforms, but they needed more attention. Throughout the year, all of Central’s social media engagement has been upward-trending – “Likes” on the public Facebook page, a new Central Members Facebook group, Twitter followers, Web site visits, YouTube views, Yelp check-ins, etc. We continue to push engagement through these channels, and encourage you to explore the various places where Central has a “virtual” presence (below). Also, tell others to visit Central there. The church has now engaged a graphic designer who is at work creating a new logo, which will adorn Central stationery and other print media, as well as the church’s social media profiles. A new Web site also is planned,

which will be more functional and interactive, and interface with the new ACS software system.The cottage meeting process has yielded new messages for the church to share. There are stories to be told, people to be reached, and invitations to be extended. There is much work ahead, but what an exciting time for this congregation!Here are places to find Central in “virtual” space. Take a look!

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/central.lutheran.downtown.minneapolisFacebook Central Members’ Group: (email [email protected])Twitter - @CentralLuthMpls, www.twitter.com/CentralLuthMplsFlickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/centralluthmpls/Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/centralmplsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/centralmplsCheck-in at Central Lutheran on Foursquare/Swarm and Yelp!

Communications Annual Report, 2014-2015: Barb VanDrasek

This was a year of significant fiscal and property accomplishments.On the fiscal side, we were pleased to again end the year within budget and with no borrowing on the Wells Fargo line of credit. Parking revenue was up.On the property side, fire code deficiencies have been corrected or are in progress. These include a new fire alarm system, fire doors at the stair wells, and strike bars on exits from the sanctuary. Over 11,000 pounds of years of accumulated storage were removed from the “sand pit” below the sanctuary.A new roof replaced the leaking one over the education building.ACS software has begun to replace the outdated Shelby system for financial record keeping and member database.With the retirement of David Alexander, bookkeeper Obie Holmen’s duties have expanded. Energy efficiency was improved by installing LED light bulbs in the sanctuary and commons areas, with an expected annual savings of over $5,000.Maintenance efficiency was greatly improved with the purchase of new and larger floor scrubber and vacuum machines and a lift to use for replacing sanctuary light bulbs and other maintenance.New office locations for Associate Cantor Jane Lien and Director of Security Dwayne Wright were carpeted and painted. The Library area seating area also was repainted.

Fiscal and Property Committee Annual ReportSpecial appreciation is due our maintenance staff for their dedicated work in keeping the facility running (in spite of some very old systems), clean, and ready for a full schedule of varied uses. As detailed elsewhere, the first phase of the columbarium project was completed, and inurnments have begun.Big challenges remain with our beautiful old building, including much-needed tuck-pointing of exterior stonework, access to the columbarium level, and HVAC system upgrades. Accordingly, F&P forwarded a recommendation to the Congregation Council to form a Building Renewal Task Force to address these issues in the coming years. Our thanks go to committee member Mark Forsberg for his excellent service as Treasurer for the Congregation.Finally, my special thanks to the members of the Fiscal and Property Committee: Bruce Ellingson, Secretary; Franklin Dietrich; David Sand; Kari Lyle; and Erik Johnson. Maintenance Supervisor David Rodriguez has been invaluable to the committee, as well as keeping Central running. Pastors Foy Christopherson and Peter Nycklemoe have kept us informed and directed.

Janet Krofta Chairperson

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The 2014-15 year started with a call committee in place, and two leadership retreats with Dr. Jim Pence of Walkalong Consulting having been completed. A Transition Team was appointed by the Congregation Council, with primary responsibility to draft the Ministry Site Profile (MSP). June-Karen Snyder hired on a contract basis as part-time Events Coordinator-Annual Meeting, 2014: Over 220 Central members attended. The proposed budget for 2014-15 approved. Two Council resolutions approved: (1) to release $33,600 to Eickhof Columbarium, Inc., of Crookston, MN, the contractor selected for installation of the first phase of Central’s Columbarium; (2) to release $81,300 to Summit Companies/MN Conway Fire & Safety for installation of a code-compliant fire alarm system. Also approved: transfer of $5,000 to both the Global Mission and Seminary Relations Teams, based on the 2013-2014 budget surplus. July11th-20th: Central’s Senior High Youth travel to Colorado; mission trip focused on their personal growth with Christ and engaged in a service project-Rhett Wade hired as security officerAugust17th: Heritage Sunday – Luncheon for homebound Central members; Sundae Sunday - free ice cream sponsored by the Central Lutheran Church Foundation-Richard Applequist hired as Security Officer-Congregation Council endorsed a new Online Pictorial Directory ProjectSeptember 6th/7th: God’s Work, Our Hands Weekend13th/14th: Homecoming Weekend -New “Faith Forming Faith” initiative begun13th: Kristine Stedje ordained28th: Congregation Council/staff retreat to create a 3-year vision for the congregation, working with Dr. Jim Pence-Ten additional disability parking spaces added to the surface parking lot, making the total available 35-New Prayer Room completed-Victor Temnograd hired as Security OfficerOctober12th: Unite to End Homelessness event with DCEH -Robert “Obie” Holmen hired as part-time bookkeeper20th: Melissa Melnick ordained-Faith and Finance Ministry Team introduced annual stewardship event; theme: “More than Enough” November-Columbarium delivered16th: Congregational Special Meeting to vote on Senior pastor call16th: Letter shared from Pastor Peter Nycklemoe, accepting the call to become Central’s Senior Pastor, to start December 10

-Congregation Council appoints a Start-Up Team-Michael Dee hired as Life Passages Coordinator27th: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday, November 27 at Temple IsraelDecember-New gas fireplace installed in Fireside Lounge dedicated; a gift to the congregation from the Margaret Herum memorial funds and from other past and present members of the Floral Guild7th: Farewell Reception for interim Pastor Mark Bents10th: Pastor Peter Nycklemoe begins call as Senior Pastor10th: Director of Communications Debbie Friez departs12th: Barbara VanDrasek begins as Director of Communications on a contract basis13th/14th: Pastor Nycklemoe first sermons at Central -In anticipation of Central’s 100th Anniversary (2019) and the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (2017), the Council appointed a Steering Committee to begin planning21st: Senior Pastor get-acquainted forum between services 24th: Pastor Nycklemoe preached on Christmas Eve-Columbarium is completed28th: Columbarium Dedication and Open House -Restoration Center Annual Christmas appeal yields $11KJanuary 201522nd/23rd: Creating Common Good - Trinity Institute February7th/8th: Installation of Peter Nycklemoe as Senior Pastor 15th: Downtown Churches Biennial Choral Festival22nd: Congregation Special Meeting, to vote on disbursement of funds to replace the roof on the education buildingMarch-24 “Cottage Meetings” begin, led by Pastor Nycklemoe-Congregation Council approved moving forward on a new church data software program -Council approved Pastor Peter to engage Marilyn Sharpe Ministries to begin work to assess current Children, Youth and Family programs and make recommendations April 5th: Easter Brunch, fund-raiser for Central Youth-Congregation-wide book study: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in Our Busy Lives12th: Retirement Reception for Pastor Chuck Anderson30th: Business Manager David Alexander retiresMay3rd: Four young people confirmed; farewell reception for David and Charla Alexander-Congregation Council approved recommendation from the Communications Ministry Team for graphic designer/Web developer to create new logo and website20th: Cottage Meeting Follow-Up Sessions23rd/24th: 4th annual Appreciation Weekend30th: Cabaret! – Saturday Night MusiciansCentral Choir tenor section leader Roy Heilman departs

Historian Annual Report, 2014-2015: Barb VanDrasek

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God’s work. Our hands.

Spring 2015 “Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be; let that grace now like a fetter bind my wand’ring heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above.”

– Evangelical Lutheran Worship 807, verse 3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are church. As members in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are found by and abiding in Christ; we are God’s beloved people gathered around word and sacrament. Every week you gather in your congregations to hear God’s word and to share in the Lord’s Supper, to know Christ crucified and Christ risen. My hope and prayer is that through our spiritual practices and our worship we are drawn closer to and are more aware of the love of God shown through Jesus’ death and resurrection. As we gather in Christ’s name at our synod assemblies, I invite you to pray, with me, for one another and the work we do together across this church. Remembering the words of the apostle Paul: “So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another” (Romans 12:5). In my international travels earlier this year, it became clear to me that the ELCA is part of the body of Christ that spans the globe and the centuries. When we consider issues such as the ecclesiology of a global church, or a unified Word and Service roster, or ministry to and with same-gender families, it is never, nor can it ever be, a conversation just among us. This past fall, we entered the season of celebrating five years of our full communion partnership with the United Methodist Church. In late May, we join our Catholic sisters and brothers in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the U.S. Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue, which over the years has produced 11 substantial reports. We continue our work in strengthening all of our ecumenical and inter-religious partnerships. We also are accompanying our brothers and sisters globally. We have visited with unaccompanied migrant children and families fleeing their homes in the Northern Triangle countries of Central America. Companions in the region have shared about their struggles, root causes of this migration and avenues for ELCA response. ELCA members, synod bishops and churchwide staff have borne witness to and talked about ELCA plans for strategic engagement. Through The Lutheran World Federation, we work with refugees and internally displaced people in Syria, Cameroon, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Kenya, Jordan, Ukraine, Iraq and many other places. We have made significant progress in controlling malaria and treating Ebola. We are developing a social statement on the social issue of women and justice. These are just a few of the ways that we are church for the sake of the world. This summer brings two wonderful events. Both the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit and the Worship Jubilee in Atlanta will give us an opportunity to ask: How is God calling the church

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today, and what does God’s work mean for our service to our community and the world? These events will be a time for rich conversation, faith formation and renewal of worship for the sake of the gospel and for the life of the world. Good progress continues to be made on the ELCA’s observance of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. Two communication platforms recently debuted: www.ELCA500.org and the “ELCA Reformation 500” Facebook page. The theme for the 500th anniversary observance is “Freed and Renewed in Christ,” with the tagline, “500 Years of God’s Grace in Action.” This will also be the theme for the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. You are invited to come to the “Grace Gathering” in New Orleans, which will be held concurrently with the Churchwide Assembly on its last four days, Aug. 10-13, 2016. The goals of the Grace Gathering are for personal renewal in faith, to be equipped for meaningful observances of the 500th anniversary, and to increase the number of ELCA members who will take part in service-learning activities in New Orleans as part of the Churchwide Assembly. Please come! Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA is off to a good start with more than $48.4 million in generous gifts and commitments toward the campaign priorities. This year we are seeking support for new and renewed congregations in The Campaign for the ELCA. The impact of the campaign will go far beyond the nearly $200 million goal. It will establish a strong culture of stewardship in which this church will be well-positioned to do God’s work in Jesus’ name throughout the world for decades to come. Thank you for your support and prayers for this good work. This coming Sept. 13, we will continue our tradition of a dedicated day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. God’s blessings to you as you meet, discern, pray, vote, worship and sing together. This is a wonderful church, and I am honored to serve in it with you. Thank you for your faithful witness to the gospel. God’s peace,

Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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