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ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Congregational United Church of Christ
Greensboro, North Carolina
Table of Contents
Senior Minister ............................................................................................................. 1
Associate Minister ........................................................................................................ 2
Church Moderator ........................................................................................................ 3
Director of Music ......................................................................................................... 3
Board of Christian Connections ................................................................................... 4
Board of Christian Service ........................................................................................... 5
Board of Deacons ......................................................................................................... 7
Board of Management .................................................................................................. 8
The Women’s Fellowship ............................................................................................. 9
Members-At-Large Committee .................................................................................. 10
Church Records .......................................................................................................... 11
Building Use Report ................................................................................................... 11
Investments Committee .............................................................................................. 12
Treasurer ..................................................................................................................... 13
Monthly Summary of Income & Expenses for the General Operating Fund ............. 13
Our Financial Status – Balance Sheet ......................................................................... 15
Activity for Liabilities and Designated Funds ............................................................ 17
Income and Expenses for the General Operating Fund .............................................. 19
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Senior Minister
Writer Philip Yancey once said “I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in
reverse.” We never know what any given year will hold, but when we look back we can see the ways that God did
indeed provide what we needed and more.
In worship, study, community involvement, and a variety of efforts in 2019 the staff, leaders and I aimed to offer
encouragement, challenge, nurture, and to foster that “fresh strength” that Isaiah mentions.
We continued to offer Sunday morning and occasional evening services that provide the grounding, the centering
we all need in these days. In September Paul and I changed to the Narrative Lectionary, which gives a larger
picture of the Biblical story.
Jimmy and Robin have continued to provide high quality, diverse musical offerings.
We have noticed a trend with the evening services, that we tend to get folks from the community who are not part
of our congregation or our Sunday services. This is a welcome development, and one we hope will continue in the
new year.
Judy Page has been, as always, not only a creative, resourceful, hard worker, but a valued colleague in our
ministry together.
I have offered pastoral care as needed for those in the hospital, in homes, and at church. It is a great privilege to
walk with people in times of great need or as they discern new directions.
We have had two children’s classes on Sunday morning, and two adult classes. I am exceedingly grateful to our
very faithful teachers: Winnie Leiendecker, Hap Holt, Sherrill Hall, Nancy Glenz, and Clif Karnes, and all our
nursery volunteers. They are all a gift to our congregation! I have enjoyed teaching the older children.
The middle and senior high youth continue to meet with the youth from First Christian as part of our
Neighborhood Youth Project twice a month. Much gratitude to Trish Sutter and Katherine Rowe for their
tremendous help coordinating things from our end, and to all the parents who help with meals.
We have offered a number of small group opportunities and book studies throughout the year as well.
I have been honored to represent our congregation in a number of ways in the community. Our involvement in
immigration and refugee-supporting efforts has continued. While we have not offered sanctuary this past year, we
have supported the good work of Helping Hands at Bethany Children’s Home in PA. And one of the great
highlights of 2019 was the ruling in the Charlotte immigration court to grant Minerva Garcia her Green Card.
I have led various workshops and given presentations for other congregations and ecumenical gatherings in the
area, and have met with local, state and federal elected officials to advocate for just treatment of our immigrant
and refugee neighbors. I expect that work to continue.
I have continued to serve on the Steering Committee of the Greensboro Faith Leaders Council as we have worked
to increase collaborative efforts in the community. The Lights for Liberty vigil in July was one such effort.
The Lily Foundation has been funding mentorship programs in a number of seminaries. I am now a mentor for
several students through Chicago Theological School and am an advisor for Hood Seminary’s mentoring
program.
In the Fall we began a major new effort to become active participants in what the UCC terms Creation Justice.
Beginning with a sermon series, we launched several efforts that involve education, political action, individual
efforts, and renewed work to make our building and grounds more sustainable. We have a wonderful committee
leading the way, providing an array of opportunities.
The Arts Committee has ensured we are surrounded by beauty in worship and in the hallways with their
incredible work.
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Mustard Seed Community Health has been close to our hearts in this church since its beginning; I continue to
serve on the board. Our congregation’s support for this amazing effort has remained strong.
We lost four cherished members in 2019. Throughout its history, this church has been richly blessed with people
of faith who have been delightful companions with us all on this journey, and we will miss these particular saints.
As I look to the coming months, I am “trusting in advance” that God will continually renew our strength and
guide us on our path in these challenging times. I am confident, as well, that this creative, faithful, loving,
generous, brave, and compassionate congregation will continue to thrive by the grace of God, serving as a
fountain of hope for this community and beyond.
Julie Peeples
Associate Minister
2019 had some high points for me — the birth of our grandson Will was one of them! 2019 had some low points
— the roof leak into the church office that produced gallons of misplaced water and destroyed half the ceiling
tiles certainly was one low I wish was forgettable. Most days were less exciting, though certainly challenging and
rewarding.
I staffed the Board of Management and assist them with property and financial matters. We held our Annual
Stewardship Campaign in November, and to date we have a pledge total of $290,574.24. Our goal of $296,000
seemed quite challenging, so the campaign was a success!
I spent some of my time in 2019 working with the Board of Management on building related projects. In January,
we installed new Energy Star rated drinking fountains. In the summer, we replaced our roof, a project that
required a great deal of research and work with various companies on bids. I am happy that our friend, Oscar
Canales, and his company offered us the lowest bid, and did the work flawlessly. Late summer into fall, we
explored painting the Sanctuary, and work on this began the first week of January 2020, and will be done when
this report is published. We are most fortunate as a church to have funds available for capital projects like these.
I worked with the Creation Justice group, with meetings, planning, planting, writing, and researching. Diana
Bowman and I worked on writing an application to the UCC to become a Creation Justice Church. This includes
what we have done as a church, and what we might work on in the near future. In looking at how our building
operates, I discovered that we would be eligible for significant Duke Energy grants that will help pay for lighting,
and was able to replace some of our least efficient bulbs with highly efficient LED bulbs. There will be more to
come in 2020, with the hope that we can cut our power bill by 10%.
I was able to attend four continuing education events: a gathering of Open and Affirming UCC Churches in
March, Preacher Camp in May, a workshop for clergy on Emergency Management in July, and a workshop on
collaboration for progressive clergy and churches in Asheville.
I represented our church at the Western Carolina Association Committee on Ministry. Our monthly meetings were
long and sometimes arduous, as we oversaw the churches and clergy in our association.
In addition, I was part of the church and ministerial staff. I preached, assisted in worship, helped edit the
newsletter and E-news, worked on a Pictorial Directory we published in the fall, worked on keeping the web site
up to date, assisted the At-Large members with nominations, and assisted with pastoral and hospital calling.
Our church is strong, stable, and vital. I am lucky to be a part of the mix. It is my pleasure serving you.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Davis
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Church Moderator
Thinking back over the past year, I realize that Congregational United Church of Christ is an ongoing evolving
living thing. Each year that passes, brings new needs to the heart of this congregation and it never ceases to amaze
me at our ability to step up and make a difference. 2019 has been no different.
We have continued to work with ongoing projects from prior years, such as Mustard Seed Community Health,
Wheels for Hope, Interactive Resource Center, Cone Elementary School Backpack Program, Urban Ministry’s
Food Drives, Red Cross Blood Drives and many more.
We continue to help Minerva Cisneros Garcia and her boys by purchasing her wonderful flan, salsa and jewelry.
We were able to support Oscar Canales and his family by hiring his roofing company to replace the roof in the
church when it began to leak. They did a wonderful job. The church looks great! We continue to work with all of
our immigrant neighbors and support them in any way possible.
This year, we have taken on a new project, Creation Justice. There have been numerous workshops and activities
in support of this effort. We have planted a new garden out front that will support birds and insects. Our Church
Council has begun the work to have CUCC designated as a Creation Justice Church on the national website. This
work will continue into the coming year.
The Council has also approved sabbaticals for both Julie and Paul in the coming year. They have both been
overdue for some time. We look forward to them enjoying some rest, exploring new things and relaxing over the
coming months.
Throughout the year, small groups were offered on several different topics. Our Art committee presented several
wonderful exhibits for our enjoyment. They also involved the congregation in several projects. It has been fun to
explore the different art forms. We look forward to new exhibits in the coming months.
As in years past, our church has served as a community gathering place. That has not changed. When the
community needs a safe place to talk about different issues, Congregational UCC is always willing to open its
doors.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me over the past three years. I could not have done my job
unless many others did theirs. I have never worked with a group of adults who were as positive and willing to
work together for the good of all. You have been outstanding! It has been a wonderful experience to serve as the
Moderator. I have grown in many ways and I will carry that growth with me into the future. I especially want to
thank Julie Peeples and Paul Davis for their never ending support.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Earles, Moderator
Director of Music
During the year 2019, there were many great happenings in the music program, as well as many changes.
We have had several new people come to the choir this year, as well as to the handbell group.
In addition to its growth, the choir has become more cohesive, and continues to collaborate on all music and
events.
The choir performed two major works during the year: A Cantata on Palm Sunday with hired musicians, and a
Christmas Cantata on December 15th, with a string quartet
The music and ministerial staff met regularly during the year, and planned all events and days together.
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All summer music was set by the middle of June, and all summer musicians were received with great
enthusiasm.
The handbell choir grew by three members, and lost two members. The handbells were able to play in church
on at least five occasions during the year.
The handbell choir also had many substitute to cover parts, and great thanks are sent to Ish Whitfield and Julie
Peeples.
Jane White has become the new choir secretary and is sending weekly reminders out the choir about each
practice and service.
The choir continues to grow and be an inspiration to many.
The year 2019 also saw growth in the types of music in our worship services.
Two new baritone horns were donated to the music program by a private donor, and we were able to establish
the CUCC Brass Choir which performed at three different services.
Organist Robin Morace and I are working to collaborate more on music choices, and have been able to bring
many great works of music to the service.
A Share-a-Ride program has been established and put in place for choir members who either don’t have a ride
or can no longer drive.
All in all, 2019 has been a growing year. I have enjoyed my time as Music Director. I will strive to continue to
bring new music and experiences to the choir for the coming year. I am so thankful for the confidence that is
bestowed in me, and I am growing daily as a musician and leader.
Respectfully submitted,
Jimmy Buchanan, Director of Music
Board of Christian Connections
The Board of Christian Connections (BOCC) facilitated a variety of “old” and new events to bring church
members, attendees, and friends together with the intention of building community through connecting with one
another.
In March, we had an exhilarating March Madness with a Twist of Kindness event. We collected 746 cans of food
for Greensboro Urban Ministry. The competition piece involved donating to a specific NC ACC team (Wake
Forest, NC State, UNC, and Duke). There were decorations and cheerleaders. This hype culminated in a soup
lunch and championship announcement. For purposes of record, UNC won this event. The Board of Christian
Service partnered with us by distributing the cans to Greensboro Urban Ministry.
For Easter, with the support of the Youth Group, we had an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and families.
In the throes of rainy weather in June, we held our annual family picnic at church instead of our planned event at
the Rowes’ home.
In August, we held an ice cream social to celebrate a successful fire drill at the end of worship.
In September, fifty people participated in various dinners in homes for our Supper Club event.
In September and October, Pat Boswell represented the BOCC in planning and assisting with the All-Church
Retreat.
Mary Mig McEntire served on Paul’s pastoral relations committee.
On November 2, our board hosted a Fall Festival. It was a beautiful, fun night with old fashioned fall games, fire
pits, and s’mores.
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In partnership with Deacons, several board members have also agreed to develop a new team of people to connect
with new members.
Reflections on 2019: In these troubling times, this board has worked to connect us in hope, fun and fellowship.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve our church.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Mig McEntire, Chair
Board of Christian Service
The mission of the Board of Christian Service (BCS) is to assist the congregation in getting involved in CUCC’s
ministry within our local community and beyond. BCS provides a range of opportunities for personal involvement
in good efforts and financial support from the congregation. To support that mission, the following efforts were
accomplished during 2019.
Bread For the World Offering of Letters
Committee Members: Marion Gamble and Winnie Leiendecker
Focus for 2019 was on nutrition for babies age two and under and their mothers, based on research showing
irreversible stunting starting at age 2 without proper nourishment. Marion Gamble gave a program to
elementary-age children on hunger and food insecurity. Children wrote letters with pictures. Their letters were
shared with the congregation the following Sunday to encourage adults to write also. Letter writing stations
were available before and after church on Sept 29, 2019 in the narthex and in the fellowship hall. Letters were
pre-printed and computer help was available for those who needed to look up their representative. Team
helping was Clif Karnes, Emily Stamey, Becky Fleischer, Deborah Hill, Pat Goeldner, Marion Gamble. A
total of 226 letters were written. Letters were mailed in packages for each senator or representative. Church
paid postage this year, but in future, Board may need to budget for postage if this project is continued.
Directions for next leader for this offering was written and provided to the Board chairs.
Change4Change and Five For Five Special Offerings
Committee Members: Diana Bowman, Becky Fleischer, Marion Gamble, Martha Nance
The Change4Change (C4C) subcommittee met in January to decide on organizations to support with C4C.
They developed criteria for the 2019 collection: organizations supporting families, children, and youth in
poverty, and identified organizations for the collection. They also recommended to (1) collect for each
organization for two months; and (2) supplement the collection with Local Concerns Funds as agreed upon by
the BCS).
Following are the organizations receiving funds in 2019:
CWS blankets (January: $520.28 collected)
IRC (February/March: $790.75 collected)
Guilford County Schools Homeless Education Program (April/May: $382.95 collected + $617.05 from
Local Concerns Funds for a total donation of $1,000 provided in gift cards to be given to homeless
families)
Greensboro Housing Coalition and Legal Aid of NC - Greensboro-Eviction Support (June/July:
$437.97 collected + $62.03 from Local Concerns funds for a total donation of $500); the collection took
place in conjunction with a book study on Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew
Desmond.
NC A&T, GTCC, UNCG - Homeless and Hungry Students (August/September: $974.74 + $75.26 from
Local Concerns Funds for a donation of $350 to each of the three colleges)
Guilford Child Development - Early Head Start (October/November: $183.47 collected)
Black Suit Initiative (December/January: collection in process at the time of this report)
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The C4C subcommittee is also responsible for coordinating with Julie on the UCC Five for Five Special
Collections that take place during the year:
Our Church’s Wider Mission (CUCC sends offerings monthly; the BCS does not manage this collection
even though it comes from the BCS budget)
One Great Hour of Sharing (approximately on the 4th Sunday of Lent – March/April)
Strengthen the Church (approximately on Pentecost Sunday – June)
Neighbors in Need (approximately on the 1st Sunday in October)
The Christmas Fund (approximately on Christmas Eve)
The subcommittee developed announcements for Neighbors in Need. Julie took the lead in the other special
collections.
Cone Elementary Food Bags, School Supplies, and Hygiene Supplies
Committee Members: Deborah Hill, Winnie Leiendecker, and George Ritchie
Our involvement with Cone continues to grow as we provide food during the school year. Our congregation
generously contributes to keep the food pantry well stocked. During 2019 Deborah Hill, Winnie and Tom
Leiendecker, and George and Rita Ritchie coordinated the delivery of 96 grocery bags of food to Cone. We
donated a gift certificate to the school social worker to use for school supplies and other needs of the students.
Crop Walk
Committee Member: Winnie Leiendecker
The Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Greensboro
Coliseum Complex. Nine members from our church and a friend from our church’s Mobile Meals group
gathered together and participated in the 5K walk around the Coliseum neighborhood. In addition, five friends
from our church participated in the Friends Home CROP walk on Friday, October 4. Many church members
participated by making donations and purchasing CROP -Shirts. (All of the money paid for the shirts
benefited CROP.) This year our church collected $2,116.00 for CROP! Twenty-five percent of the funds
collected went to Potter's House Community Kitchen at Greensboro Urban Ministry and seventy-five percent
was provided to Church World Service.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Committee Members: Jan Donahue, Mike Dorko, and Becky Fleischer
The Board of Christian Service has responded to the year-round critical need for blood on the hospital
shelves. CUCC did not host a fall American Red Cross blood drive but advocated for year-round awareness
and action.
Please consider making blood donations a lifetime habit as you are able or encouraging the commitment
among others.
What else can you do?
Donate in honor of someone receiving blood. Tell the patient in a card.
Take a neighbor or friend with you to give blood or accompany the donor.
Encourage a young person to donate and begin a lifetime of giving.
Keep the birthday fun going! In lieu of gifts this year, ask family and friends to give blood over the
next 30 days in your honor. Host a SleevesUp virtual birthday blood drive to track pledges and
celebrate together. Your month-long celebration could become a lifesaving moment for others.
Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drives
Committee Members: Mike Dorko and Deborah Hill
Spring Food Drive: On April 6th, members of CUCC collected 2,140 pounds of food and $180.00 cash
contributions for Greensboro Urban Ministry under the direction of Mike Dorko, Deborah Hill.
Fall Food Drive: Again, on October 19th, CUCC collected 2,670 pounds of food and $113.00 through the
efforts of 17 dedicated congregants.
Habitat for Humanity Lunch
Committee Members: Mike Dorko, Becky Fleischer, and George Ritchie
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Using funds from Local Concerns, BCS prepared and served lunch to Habitat for Humanity volunteers at one
site in April. We served approximately 42 Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers from their only totally
female building crew. This effort was coordinated by Karol and John Neufeld, and Rita and George Ritchie.
Honor Cards
Committee Members: Deborah Hill and Tommie Arnold
Throughout the month of December, Tommie Arnold sold Honor Cards to raise money for many local non-
profit organizations, including Greensboro Urban Ministry, Wheels4hope, Peacehaven Farm, Mustard Seed,
Faith Action International House, the Interactive Resource Center, and Habitat for Humanity. The total
collected for these seven organizations was $2200.00. As Tommie said, “Each stop I made to drop off
proceeds was different, but the thanks and appreciation CUCC’s generosity was heartfelt and touching.”
Local Concerns
This year BCS decided to use our budget of $5,500 to supplement each of the Change for Change offerings.
In this way, we felt that we could make a stronger and more positive impact on each organization. As a result,
every organization receive a total of $1000.
Wheels4Hope
Committee Member: Deborah Hill
On Sunday, September 15th, the church participated in a car blessing in partnership with Wheels4Hope
organization. The organization was represented by Adriane Scott-Singleton. The recipient was Cherrick Lee,
a mom who was referred to Wheels4Hope by the Greensboro Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency
program. She received a van for her family.
Higher Ground
Ish Whitfield-Harmon and Clif Karnes served approximately 30 to 35 folks on the days CUCC provided
lunch. Ish and Clif count on loyal volunteers to help serve and to spend time visiting with diners.
Hampton Saturdays
After a tornado in April of 2018, extensive damage to Hampton Elementary School led to the city closing the
school. With no place to meet, this tutoring effort has been discontinued. The remaining funds that were
budgeted for this project were transferred to Mustard Seed clinic.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Hill and George Ritchie, Co-Chairs
Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons assisted with Communion, on a rotating basis, the first Sunday of each month, on Maundy
Thursday, and on Christmas Eve. All of their monthly meetings were opened with a devotional. Following a
report by the pastor, the chairs of the Board’s Ministry Teams reported on their activities and plans. A summary
of the Ministry Teams’ activities follows.
Ushers and Greeters
Sonya Desai oversaw the teams’ activities over the course of the year. Sonya was assisted by Carlene Dix in the
recruitment of new volunteers to replace those who retired from the teams. Throughout the year the ushers
functioned well and competently assumed increased security responsibilities.
Visitation
Nancy Glenz and Lynn Hamilton assumed responsibility for scheduling and conducting monthly visits to
homebound CUCC members. The homebound were also remembered at Christmas with an honor card from
Greensboro Urban Ministry and a small treat. The Visitation Team welcomes those willing to send cards or make
visits to homebound members.
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Thanks to the generosity of the congregation, the Visitation Team was able to assemble 27 gift bags for residents
of Brighton Garden Memory Care Unit. In addition, a card and a small token of recognition was sent to each
member of the congregation who has been unable to attend Sunday services.
Ministering Meals
Ish Whitfield-Harmon coordinated the Meal Train which provided meals for The Hertleins during their period of
recuperation and the Sawoniks during their adjustment to a new baby. He also oversaw a special coffee
hour/reception the day after the Fields-Wenger June Wedding. Ish also provided leadership for the reception for
family and friends of Margery Veatch following her end-of-life service.
Hospitality
Deanna Lewis once again assumed responsibility for organizing and scheduling hospitality teams. Additional
volunteers were recruited when existing team members needed to rotate off. This was accomplished in a seamless
way so that refreshments for coffee hour were provided every Sunday after worship service.
Lay Readers
Linda Fields recruited members of the congregation to act as lay readers. She scheduled volunteers months in
advance to ensure that all weekly and special services were covered.
Pulpit Supply
Bob Williams worked with Julie Peeples and Paul Davis to make sure that qualified ministers were available to
lead worship for the Sundays when Julie and Paul were out of town.
Meeting Scribe
Anne Barton assumed responsibility for taking notes at Board of Deacons meetings and providing written minutes
to the chair of the Board for distribution to all deacons.
The Board of Deacons and the Board of Christian Connections collaborated to conceptualize and develop a team
to provide support for new church members who might be interested in such support. Procedures were developed
and team members were recruited from the two boards. Training was provided for team members to allow for
implementation of the program during the 2020 church year. Members of the team, in alphabetical order are: Ulli
Becker, Pat Boswell, Mary Mig Mc Entire, Hap Holt-Reid, Nancy Prairie, Ralph Wenger, Cathy Wheeler, and
Bob Williams.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph Wenger, Chair
Board of Management
The Board of Management has worked on or managed multiple projects over the course of the year and would
like to highlight the following:
• Two new drinking fountains with water filters were installed. The fountain upstairs allows filling of water
bottles which cuts down on use of bottled water.
• The floor in the library was sealed with a special paint, which eliminated the smell in the library. This allowed
us to carpet the floor using the Bray and Memorial Funds.
• The roof and gutters were replaced by Oscar Canales’ company, Canales Roofing. The approximately $49,000
expense came out of endowment fund earnings. The existing roof was approximately 30 years old and was
leaking in places.
• On a recommendation by the Finance Committee and approved by the Church Council, the painting of the
Sanctuary and front entrance will be done in January 2020 using approximately $18,000 from Endowment Fund
earnings. We have signed a contract with Joel Lloyd. It has been approximately 27 years since the sanctuary
was painted. We will not change the color in the sanctuary.
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• The rubber mulch in the playground was replaced and pvc pipe was put down to outline the playground. The
approximate $4,000 expense came out of Endowment Fund earnings.
• Lightbulbs throughout the church are being replaced with LED bulbs. We have received rebates by Duke
Energy and the use of LED bulbs will reduce energy consumption which will reduce our utility expenses. The
payback on the cost of the bulbs will come within two years.
• There were several workdays throughout the year to complete some landscaping needs and indoor work.
Volunteers accomplished multiple tasks during the year. Pine needles were spread in the spring and tomatoes
and other vegetables planted. Mulch was put down in the playground and along the back of the church property.
Some painting was done inside and out. The nursery and kitchen were thoroughly cleaned and organized. An
outdoor little library constructed by Sankey Moore-Painter was put up.
• The Creation Justice Committee installed a Pollinator Garden in the front lawn. We received two grants to help
pay for the cost of the garden.
• Conducted a fire drill in August.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Post
The Women’s Fellowship
The Women’s Fellowship continued to meet its mission throughout 2019. The Evening Circle met regularly on
the third Tuesday of each month with programs, business and social time. We continued the program from last
year titled “God’s Promise: I Am with You” and in September began the new program titled “Love Carved in
Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments.”
The Women’s Fellowship held the September Salad Supper and Annual Meeting on the first Monday after Labor
Day. We recognized Memorials for Anne Cary, Ruby Duncan, and Marie McLennan, and Honors for James and
Libby Bowles, Robin Dorko, Lynn Wright-Kernodle, all in the form of a contribution to the James Lightborne
Scholarship Fund for college students. A special congratulations goes to Catherine Coffee for receiving the James
Lightbourne Scholarship for the Western North Carolina Association.
This year the Women’s Fellowship provided light refreshments for the Budget Hearing and the Annual Meeting
for the congregation. The Fellowship hosted the Coffee Hour the Sunday before Christmas at which time the
congregation was invited to make a contribution to the organization of their choosing.
The following list delineates the contributions for 2019 made by the Women’s Fellowship.
James Lightborne Scholarship Fund $320.00
Meals on Wheels 50.00
Blanket Fund (Church World Service) 280.00
Our Church’s Wider Mission 100.00
Church World Service (Gifts of the Heart) 355.00
Nazareth Children’s Home Scholarship 140.00
Total $1,085.00
The Women’s Fellowship continues to contribute to the life of the Church in many other ways, including: helping
with Meals on Wheels and Church Women United.
The Women’s Fellowship warmly invites ALL women to become involved in this active ministry of our church.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Glenz, President
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Members-At-Large Committee
During 2019, the three Members-At-Large, Jamie Anderson, Sharon Karnes and Stephanie Shoaf, attended
Council meetings and participated in discussions and decisions on church policy as representatives of the
congregation. We made an effort to be available during Coffee Hour, to welcome visitors, and to attend special
programs and services.
Members of the congregation can contact any of the Members-At-Large with concerns to be brought to the
attention of the Council.
The major function of the Members-At-Large is to work with Julie and Paul in filling vacancies for officers,
boards, and committees, and each year present a completed slate for congregational approval at the December
Budget Hearing. We started this process in October and have had a busy few months as positions for Moderator,
Chairs of three Boards, as well as nineteen Board Member openings needed to be filled. All of these positions
have been filled and we are very grateful to the members of the congregation who have been willing to take on
these responsibilities.
The senior At-Large Member, Jamie, wishes to thank Sharon, Stephanie, Julie and Paul for sharing in the task of
suggesting, contacting, and confirming new Board members and Chairs.
The At-Large Committee presents the following members to be elected as 2020 officers and as new board
members (in bold type):
Church Council Officers
Moderator .............................. Jamie Anderson
Clerk ...................................... Bill Guill
Treasurer ............................... Kate Larson
Financial Secretary ................ Sankey Moore-Painter
Board Chairs
Christian Connections ........... Hap Holt
Christian Service ................... Diana Bowman
Deacons ................................. Lynn Hamilton
Management .......................... Sandy Post
Women’s Fellowship ............ Nancy Glenz
Member-at-Large 2020 ......... Sharon Karnes
Member-at-Large 2021 ......... Stephanie Shoaf
Member-at-Large 2022 ......... _________________ (To be nominated from the floor)
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Board of Christian Connections
Pat Boswell Ann Buffington Sarah Brokaw
Ulli Becker* Michele Cybulski Beth Davis
Gayle Currie* Blake Williams Winnie Leiendecker
Board of Christian Service
Dan Nonte* Becky Fleischer Audrey Sage
Mike Dorko Pat Goeldner* Joyce Terres
Emily Stamey Martha Nance Jane White
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Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Board of Deacons
Cynthia McSwain * Sonya Desai Mary Beth Boone
Beth Mulberry Robin Dorko Jan Donahue
Margaret Veatch Deborah Hill* Thelma Flowers
Ish Whitfield-Harmon Laurie Shaw Marion Gamble
Bob Williams Cathy Wheeler Milton Shaw
Board of Management
Rod North Carlene Dix Laura Coffee
Trish Sutter Ron Norris Jennifer Harriss
Laura Yountz Steve Styers Keith Reid
*Filling in an unexpired term.
Submitted by Members-at-Large: Jamie Anderson, Sharon Karnes and Stephanie Shoaf
Church Records
New Members Gifts Were Given in Honor of:
Sarah Brokaw Patricia Klaers Pat Boswell Julie Peeples
Lynn Burnette Steve Tate Jimmy Buchanan Isabelle Powell
Michele Cybulski & Dan Nonte Joyce & Ken Terres Bill Guill & Milton Shaw The Choir
David & Maria Gaebler Ed and Jane White Robin Morace Ish Whitfield-Harmon
Hannah Hall & Carl Wilson Judy Page
Deaths Gifts Were Given in Memory of:
Stan Swofford Margery Veatch Philip Davis Stan Swofford
John Taylor Margaret Wagoner Lee Huggins Margery Veatch
Anne Cary Margaret Wagoner
We compile the lists in this report carefully. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent. If you find that a name has
been omitted, please accept our apology. We would be grateful if you would notify us of any corrections.
Building Use Report for 2019
Renters Groups Using Our Space for Special Dates
Arts & Basics Preschool Alzheimers Foundation Theater North Carolina Pet Partners
Kathy Dollyhigh Photography American Assn. of University Women Ryan Staggers
Molly Fox, Violin Teacher Democratic Women of Guilford County Sister District North Carolina
Stagelights Theatre Family Solutions Sunset Hills Homeowners
Triad Pride Acting Company Gate City Quilt Guild Space for Conscious Living
Walker Street Fiddlers Grimsley H.S. Retired Teachers Touring Theatre of NC
Guilford Green Foundation Triad Pride Woman’s Chorus
Weekly Support Programs Indivisible Guilford County
Al-Anon LGBTQ Center
Narcotics Anonymous Lillian’s List
Alcoholics Anonymous Moses Cone Chaplains
Emotions Anonymous National Assn. of Social Workers – Guilford County Unit
S-Anon NC Council of Churches Governing Board
In addition to providing much needed space for support programs (all of whom make contributions to the church),
we also received $17,524 for Use of Church through charges for rent and donations for special dates.
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Investments Committee
Background
Since 1997, Congregational United Church of Christ (CUCC) has invested its endowment funds in the Common
Investment Funds of the United Church Foundation, an UCC affiliated organization. In doing so, CUCC can
benefit from the increased expertise and reduced risks offered by a large and diversified investment fund. All
seven of the Church endowment funds are invested in the Moderate Balanced Fund, one that includes both fixed
rate securities (bonds) and common stocks. Those who manage these funds follow a “social concerns” investment
strategy that avoids investments in corporations that profit from the sale of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or military
products.
Earnings generated by each endowment fund support specific Church programs and expenses based on the wishes
of the initial donors. For example, the Trexler Fund supports our Church’s music program while the Pleasants
Fund assists children needing help going to summer camp. Both the Smith and Washburn Funds help finance our
church’s community outreach programs. The Bray endowment supports several Church programs, including our
Youth Group and the Women’s Fellowship. The Endowment Fund, our largest, can fund only building-related
needs or capital improvements; it cannot be used to support the ongoing, operational expenses of the Church. The
Johnson Fund, our least restrictive fund, can pay for Church maintenance, capital improvements, or even
contingency funds to balance the annual budget. In these ways, our endowment funds support vital Church
programs. Yet, these restrictions prohibit their support of many important Church expenses, including staff
salaries, heating and cooling costs, and the like.
As a rule, the church can only spend the earnings generated by the endowment funds. In this way, these funds
offer an enduring source of support. As part of its annual budgeting process, the church selects the fund balances
from the prior year to determine how much should be withdrawn during the budget year. For many years, CUCC
withdrew 4 percent annually from each fund. In recent years, the congregation has chosen to raise the annual draw
to 5.5 percent. Since these funds have grown on average nearly six percent per year over the past ten years, this
withdrawal rate allows a modest growth in the value of these funds even as they support current expenses.
In addition, our endowment funds have served as a safety net during times of budget deficits. As the least
restrictive fund, the Fran Johnson Fund has served as a contingency fund. However, using this fund immodestly in
this way means we will eventually deplete it.
2019 Performance
The value of the endowment funds rise and fall along with the swings in the stock market. This year, the market
experienced strong gains, thereby raising our endowment fund values. Our end of year endowment funds total
approximately $917,000.
As a reference, I have listed the fund balances over recent years in the table below. As you can see, our
endowment funds have increased substantially over the sixteen-year period. This increase is largely due to the
generosity of past donors as well as rising stock values. However, as recent years have shown, the endowment
funds are subject to sudden, unpredictable, and sometimes substantial reversals in value. We must continue to
budget with these realities in mind.
Fund 12/31/2003 12/31/2010 12/31/2015 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 Endowment $358,500.27 $407,228.66 $436,803.90 $380,535.37 $375,243.22
Trexler 99,656.31 135,129.71 138,343.50 133,443.64 149,968.56
Smith 23,066.22 18,902.44 17,713.67 16,971.41 19,073.11
Washburn 18,279.68 30,434.63 31,139.29 30,036.89 33,756.97
Pleasants 19,173.19 21,574.11 22,086.42 17,639.74 19,810.71
Bray ----------- 228,294.73 233,733.98 225,456.66 253,378.56
Johnson ----------- 162,793.68 69,798.01 60,801.04 78,986.10
Total $518,675.67 $1,004,357.96 $949,618.77 864,884.75 $930,217.23
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Church Program Support
Over the past year, our endowment funds provided $52,600 in regular, budgeted support of our Church needs and
programming. This level of funding is four times what it was fifteen years ago. Again, this increased support is
largely due to generous donations to these funds in recent years as well as fund appreciation. Additionally, we
voted five years ago to raise the annual draw on these funds from 4 to 5.5 percent of their value. This decision
along with our careful management of the operating budget has meant we have largely balanced our budget in
recent years. These changes have limited the rapid depletion of Johnson fund (as illustrated in the table above) as
we use our endowment more effectively by relying more fully upon our restricted funds.
In addition, we withdrew $48,680 from the Endowment Fund to pay for our new roof. This is the type of expense
our Endowment Fund is ready to help with.
Annual Support
Fund 2004 2010 2015 2018 2019
Endowment $ 8,242.65 $14,799.24 $27,054.52 $25,616.00 $22,792.00
Trexler 2,291.21 3,981.44 8,805.60 8,104.00 8,248.00
Smith 1,858.71 1,058.08 1,128.72 1,044.00 1,044.00
Washburn 420.08 729.20 1,982.88 1,824.00 1,856.00
Pleasants -------- 763.68 1,406.16 1,296.00 1,024.00
Johnson -------- 5,918.16 7,440.40 4,236.00 3,704.00
Bray 1,145.54 8,299.40 14,868.48 13,692.00 13,932.00
Total $13,958.19 $35,549.20 $62,686.76 $55,812.00 $52,600.00
Although we can expect the endowment funds to grow over time, this growth will likely be incremental and
selective, based on the restricted uses the funds can be used for. We cannot expect the endowment to replace the
annual giving of Church members as the primary source of funds needed to operate the Church.
Capital Gifts
At CUCC, we are extremely fortunate to have such a large endowment. Currently, our endowment funds support
nearly 20 percent of CUCC’s operating budget. This past year, the church deposited a generous gift of nearly
$10,000 in the name of our beloved Fran Ditto. Gifts like this have been and will continue to be the primary way
that our church’s endowment will grow. If you want to ensure our church’s mission and role in the community
continues uninterrupted into the future, consider making a capital gift. Consider making a designated gift as you
review your will. As we all can witness, these gifts make a vital difference in the life of this church as well as the
health of our broader community.
Currently, the Church has a variety of giving opportunities. Members can make gifts to any of the existing funds
or to two newly added funds. Anyone interested in learning more about such opportunities should speak with Kate
Larson.
Bob Williams
Investments “Committee”
Treasurer
From a financial point of view, 2019 was a very good year. We budgeted to end the year with a deficit of $11,292.
Instead, we ended the year with a surplus of $19,528. To understand this amazing result, we first need to point out
several unusual financial “events” that occurred during the year. First, the way we pay for pastors’ health
insurance and pension benefits changed from quarterly to monthly effective 01/01/2019. As a result, we were able
to apply $4,967.09 which was set aside in the 2018 budget to the January 2019 monthly insurance/pension
expense. Second, we received a one-time special gift for use of the church of $5,000 mid-year. Finally, we
received another one-time special gift of $1,500 toward year-end. Taking these three “events” into consideration,
the “actual” surplus for 2019 is $8,060.74. This is still a remarkable result!
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On the income side, pledged income came in $13,163 above budget and unpledged income was $7,310 above the
budgeted figure (this includes the $6,500 1-time gifts noted previously), while use of church income (from space
rental) came in $7,476 BELOW budget. The additional pledged and nonpledged income, however, led to the end
result that overall income was up $12,999 over the budgeted amount. As noted in the Endowment Committee
report, income from our invested funds came in exactly as budgeted, representing a 5.5% distribution from our
funds. (I recommend Bob’s report. It is outstanding.) Our end of year total income was $396,566 while we had
budgeted for income of $383,567.
On the expense side, there were even more savings. Overall expenses were below budget by a total of $15,920
(this includes the previously mentioned 2018 insurance/pension set-aside of $4,967). The expense savings were
found mainly in the categories of office manager’s salary ($2,500), workers’ compensation insurance premium
($1,520), snow removal ($1,000), postage ($500), and utilities ($1,766). We can definitely say “thank you” to all
of you who are now receiving church newsletters electronically. You have made a difference! The workers’
compensation premium will continue since we made a change in our insurer and received significant savings
there. The other categories are more unpredictable for future budgets. A very good result, however, with total
expenses coming in at $377,038 against a budgeted expense of $392,958.
A word about our church’s tithing, which, in the past primarily focused on Our Church’s Wider Mission
(OCWM), a part of the Board of Christian Service budget. Over the past five years, we have determined that a
large amount of giving is done “off” the budget, for such outreach areas as One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors
in Need and our regular Change4Change giving. In 2019, the Board of Christian Service gave away a total of
$23,749 to OCWM and a host of other nonprofit institutions. In addition, the total of all “off-budget” giving was
$14,269, for a total tithing amount of $38,018, which represents 10% of our budgeted income.
Our balance sheet continues to be strong, bolstered by our significant endowment funds held at the United Church
Foundation (again, for details, see the Endowment Committee report). The liability accounts are places to hold
funds for special purposes until they are paid. Funds come in, funds go out. Not much changes from year to year.
The fund balances represent income from our invested funds that hasn’t been allocated or special gifts or funds
that have been set up for use here at CUCC. During 2019, we were able to fund our new drinking fountains, guest
musicians and other unplanned expenses from income in these funds.
A priority for our congregation in the coming year, as noted in the Endowment Committee report, will be growing
our endowment funds through planned giving. More to come on that front!
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Larson, Treasurer
Monthly Summary of Income & Expenses for the General Operating Fund
Budget Income ($) Budget Expense ($) Over /Under Budget ($)
Month 2019 YTD Month 2019 YTD Month 2019 YTD 2018 YTD
Jan. 34,799 34,799 26,374 26,374 8,425 8,425 12,728
Feb. 27,418 62,217 34,450 60,824 (7,032) 1,393 1,382
Mar. 32,012 94,229 30,311 91,135 1,701 3,094 (8,034)
Apr. 36,814 131,042 31,562 122,697 5,252 8,345 (287)
May 27,589 158,631 33,861 156,558 (6,272) 2,073 (11,974)
Jun. 31,824 190,455 26,256 182,814 5,568 7,641 (20,758)
Jul. 48,038 238,493 33,799 216,613 14,239 21,880 (2,905)
Aug. 21,427 259,920 31,397 248,010 (9,970) 11,910 (3,417)
Sep. 28,272 288,192 29,163 277,173 (891 11,019 (6,769)
Oct. 34,423 322,615 30,551 307,724 3,872 14,892 7,324
Nov. 35,865 358,481 30,656 338,380 5,210 20,101 (4,571)
Dec. 38,085 396,566 38,658 377,038 (573) 19,528 0
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Our Financial Status – Balance Sheet as of 12/31/19
(continued)
Account No. Account Name Balance Sub-total Total Assets
Assets
1010.02 UC Foundation Fund Value 864,884.75 65,332.48 930,217.23
1013.01 BOA CUCC Inc. General Checking 89,124.55 2,899.68 92,024.23
Total Assets 954,009.30 68,232.16 1,022,241.46
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Funds Held in Checking For Outside Agencies/Recipients
2010.01 941 Payroll Tax Liability 1,359.00 82.54 1,441.54
2020.01 State Tax Withheld 279.55 22.00 301.55
2103.01 Pastor's FSA (Admin. by The Pension Bds) 216.63 8.33 224.96
2104.01 Assoc. Pastor's FSA (Admin. by The Pension Bds.) 216.63 8.33 224.96
2502.01 The Pension Boards (Set-aside for Qtrly Paymt) 4,967.09 (4,967.09) 0.00
2514.01 Christmas Fund 1,383.00 73.72 1,456.72
2518.01 Poinsettias 0.00 920.00 920.00
2522.01 One Great Hour of Sharing OGHS 0.00 300.00 300.00
2528.01 Cone Elementary School 631.81 (0.61) 631.20
2556.01 Neighbors In Need 0.00 1,367.00 1,367.00
2558.01 Mobile Meals 0.00 891.05 891.05
2562.01 OCWM Local Initiative 41.81 (41.81) 0.00
2566.01 OCWM Southern Conference 541.00 (541.00) 0.00
2600.01 Change4Change/Santa's Elves 36.50 (36.50) 0.00
2608.01 CROP Walk 0.00 20.00 20.00
2612.01 Welcome Conversations Fund/Guilford Greene Grant 2,244.16 0.00 2,244.16
2624.01 CUCC T-Shirt Purchases (33.02) 0.00 (33.02)
2626.01 Children's Sunday School Collection 51.32 0.00 51.32
2629.01 Building Use Refundable Deposits 750.00 700.00 1,450.00
2633.01 Change4Change/Habitat For Humanity Lunch 230.40 (230.40) 0.00
2634.01 Change4Change/Interactive Resource Center 20.00 (20.00) 0.00
2635.01 Hampton Saturdays BoChServ Program 590.81 (590.81) 0.00
2636.01 Dinner Church 321.57 0.00 321.57
2646.01 Greensboro NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet (350.00) 350.00 0.00
2651.01 Mustard Seed Comm Health 20.00 (20.00) 0.00
2652.01 CUCC Women's Retreat 210.00 (210.00) 0.00
2653.01 Change4Change/Tornado Relief 572.21 (572.21) 0.00
2654.01 Change4Change/School Supplies 505.70 (505.70) 0.00
2655.01 Change4Change/SummitAptFamilyAdoption 60.25 (60.25) 0.00
2656.01 Change4Change/Cottage Grove Community 252.71 (252.71) 0.00
2657.01 Deacons' Christmas Gift Bags 227.82 210.00 437.82
2658.01 “Love Knows No Borders” Trip 1,547.64 (1,140.38) 407.26
2663.01 Common Life Church & Farm 0.00 100.00 100.00
2666.01 Change4Change/TheBlackSuitInitiative 0.00 486.14 486.14
Total Liabilities 16,894.59 (3,650.36) 13,244.23
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Our Financial Status – Balance Sheet as of 12/31/19 (continued)
Account No. Account Name Balance Sub-total Total Assets
Funds Held in Checking Account for Specially Designated CUCC Uses
3010.01 General Operating Fund 0.00 19,527.83 19,527.83
3011.01 Sales Tax Fund (1,546.90) (662.49) (2,209.39)
3016.03 Memorial Fund (Available Balance) 7,305.10 (1,188.30) 6,116.80
3018.04 Youth Group Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 76.98 76.98
3022.06 Kernodle Forum Fund (Available Balance) 700.00 0.00 700.00
3038.14 Sanctuary Program (Available Balance) 1,098.38 (411.68) 686.70
3046.18 Bray Fund/ Women's Fellowship (Available Balance) 25.00 100.00 125.00
3057.24 Memorial Garden Fund (Available Balance) 10,539.98 866.18 11,406.16
3072.31 Prepaid Pledge Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 5,385.00 5,385.00
3074.32 Refugium Fund Balance 0.00 518.30 518.30
3075.33 Audit Fund Balance 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
3101.40 Church Meal Fund (Available Balance) 125.36 (57.80) 67.56
3108.43 Organ Maintenance Fund (Available Balance) 11,955.00 (992.00) 10,963.00
3110.44 Pass Through Fund (Available Balance) 541.53 (505.00) 36.53
3140.51 Music Fund (Available Balance) 1,691.44 (1,005.93) 685.51
3150.50 Pastors' Sabbatical Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 4,600.00 4,600.00
3155.55 Bequest-Fran Ditto Estate (Available Balance) 9,721.28 (9,721.28) 0.00
3158.58 General Synod Fund (Available Balance) 4,600.00 (4,600.00) 0.00
3204.60 Bray Inv Fund Income (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 489.88 0.00 489.88
3206.61 Endowment Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 5,006.18 (4,718.00) 288.18
3208.62 Smith Inv Fund Income (Pastor's Discretionary) 845.84 740.54 1,586.38
3210.63 Trexle Inv Fund Income (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 16,050.65 (2,744.31) 13,306.34
3212.64 Washburn Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 301.94 0.00 301.94
3214.65 Pleasants Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 985.66 (308.00) 677.66
3222.67 Johnson Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 1,793.64 (350.00) 1,443.64
Total Designated Funds 72,229.96 6,550.04 78,780.00
Funds Invested with the United Church Foundation
3501.00 Endowment Invested Fund Value 380,535.37 (5,292.15) 375,243.22
3502.00 Charles Smith Invested Fund Value 16,971.41 2,101.70 19,073.11
3503.00 Trexler Invested Fund Value 133,443.64 16,524.92 149,968.56
3504.00 Washburn Invested Fund Value 30,036.89 3,720.08 33,756.97
3505.00 Pleasants Invested Fund Value 17,639.74 2,170.97 19,810.71
3506.00 Bray Invested Fund Value 225,456.66 27,921.90 253,378.56
3507.00 Johnson Invested Fund Value 60,801.04 18,185.06 78,986.10
Total UC Foundation Invested Funds Value 864,884.75 65,332.48 930,217.23
Total Fund Balance 937,114.71 71,882.52 1,008,997.23
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 954,009.30 68,232.16 1,022,241.46
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2019 Activity for Liabilities and Designated Funds
(continued)
Acct. No. Account Name
Balance as of 01/01/19
2019 Receipts
2019 Disburse- ments
Balance as of 12/31/19
Liabilities
2010.01 941 Payroll Tax Liability 1,359.00 17,170.84 17,088.30 1,441.54
2020.01 State Tax Withheld 279.55 4,133.00 4,111.00 301.55
2103.01 Pastor's FSA (Admin. by The Pension Bds) 216.63 2,700.00 2,691.67 224.96
2104.01 Assoc. Pastor's FSA (Admin. by The Pension Bds.) 216.63 2,700.00 2,691.67 224.96
2502.01 The Pension Boards (Set-aside for Qtrly Paymt) 4,967.09 0.00 4,967.09 0.00
2503.01 Property Insurance (Set-Aside for Qtrly Paymt) 0.00 17,023.25 17,023.25 0.00
2514.01 Christmas Fund 1,383.00 1,456.72 1,383.00 1,456.72
2516.01 Easter Flowers 0.00 605.00 605.00 0.00
2518.01 Poinsettias 0.00 920.00 0.00 920.00
2522.01 One Great Hour of Sharing OGHS 0.00 1,982.62 1,682.62 300.00
2528.01 Cone Elementary School 631.81 329.33 329.94 631.20
2556.01 Neighbors In Need 0.00 1,367.00 0.00 1,367.00
2558.01 Mobile Meals 0.00 891.05 0.00 891.05
2562.01 OCWM Local Initiative 41.81 0.00 41.81 0.00
2566.01 OCWM Southern Conference 541.00 7,640.62 8,181.62 0.00
2568.01 OCWM National 0.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 0.00
2574.01 Books for Book Group 0.00 149.85 149.85 0.00
2600.01 Change4Change/Santa's Elves 36.50 0.00 36.50 0.00
2608.01 CROP Walk 0.00 70.00 50.00 20.00
2612.01 Welcome Conversations Fund/Guilford Greene Grant 2,244.16 0.00 0.00 2,244.16
2624.01 CUCC T-Shirt Purchases (33.02) 0.00 0.00 (33.02)
2626.01 Children's Sunday School Collection 51.32 0.00 0.00 51.32
2629.01 Building Use Refundable Deposits 750.00 700.00 0.00 1,450.00
2631.01 Pastor-Accrued Automobile Expense 0.00 1,801.48 1,801.48 0.00
2632.01 Assoc. Pastor - Accrued Automobile Expense 0.00 1,073.00 1,073.00 0.00
2633.01 Change4Change/Habitat For Humanity Lunch 230.40 0.00 230.40 0.00
2634.01 Change4Change/Interactive Resource Center 20.00 790.75 810.75 0.00
2635.01 Hampton Saturdays BoChServ Program 590.81 0.00 590.81 0.00
2636.01 Dinner Church 321.57 0.00 0.00 321.57
2646.01 Greensboro NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet (350.00) 350.00 0.00 0.00
2648.01 Change4Change/CWS Blankets 0.00 520.28 520.28 0.00
2651.01 Mustard Seed Comm Health 20.00 980.00 1,000.00 0.00
2652.01 CUCC Women's Retreat 210.00 0.00 210.00 0.00
2653.01 Change4Change/Tornado Relief 572.21 0.00 572.21 0.00
2654.01 Change4Change/School Supplies 505.70 0.00 505.70 0.00
2655.01 Change4Change/Summit Apt Family Adoption 60.25 0.00 60.25 0.00
2656.01 Change4Change/Cottage Grove Community 252.71 210.77 463.48 0.00
2657.01 Deacons' Christmas Gift Bags 227.82 210.00 0.00 437.82
2658.01 “Love Knows No Borders” Trip 1,547.64 100.00 1,240.38 407.26
2659.01 Change4Change/GCS Homeless Program 0.00 382.95 382.95 0.00
2660.01 Change4Change/Eviction Diversion Program 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00
2661.01 Change4Change/Homeless College Students 0.00 974.74 974.74 0.00
2662.01 Helping Hands/Bethany Children's Home 0.00 1,190.00 1,190.00 0.00
2663.01 Common Life Church & Farm 0.00 920.50 820.50 100.00
2664.01 Change4Change/Head-Start 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
2665.01 The Pension Bds UCC – P Davis Add'l Contrib. 0.00 4,981.08 4,981.08 0.00
2666.01 Change4Change/The Black Suit Initiative 0.00 486.14 0.00 486.14
16,894.59 82,810.97 86,461.33 13,244.23
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2019 Activity for Liabilities and Designated Funds (continued)
Acct. No. Account Name
Balance
as of
01/01/19
2019
Receipts
2019
Disburse-
ments
Balance
as of
12/31/19
Designated Funds
3010.01 General Operating Fund 0.00 396,565.78 377,037.95 19,527.83
3011.01 Sales Tax Fund (1,546.90) 0.00 662.49 (2,209.39)
3016.03 Memorial Fund (Available Balance) 7,305.10 1,557.19 2,745.49 6,116.80
3018.04 Youth Group Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 500.00 423.02 76.98
3022.06 Kernodle Forum Fund (Available Balance) 700.00 0.00 0.00 700.00
3038.14 Sanctuary Program (Available Balance) 1,098.38 464.30 875.98 686.70
3046.18 Bray Fund/ Women's Fellowship (Available Balance) 25.00 100.00 0.00 125.00
3048.19 BRAG Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 3,575.99 3,575.99 0.00
3057.24 Memorial Garden Fund (Available Balance) 10,539.98 1,000.00 133.82 11,406.16
3072.31 Prepaid Pledge Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 5,385.00 0.00 5,385.00
3074.32 Refugium Fund Balance 0.00 1,350.00 831.70 518.30
3075.33 Audit Fund Balance 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00
3101.40 Church Meal Fund (Available Balance) 125.36 201.00 258.80 67.56
3108.43 Organ Maintenance Fund (Available Balance) 11,955.00 0.00 992.00 10,963.00
3110.44 Pass Through Fund (Available Balance) 541.53 5,268.55 5,773.55 36.53
3140.51 Music Fund (Available Balance) 1,691.44 621.80 1,627.73 685.51
3150.50 Pastors' Sabbatical Fund (Available Balance) 0.00 4,600.00 0.00 4,600.00
3155.55 Bequest-Fran Ditto Estate (Available Balance) 9,721.28 0.00 9,721.28 0.00
3158.58 General Synod Fund (Available Balance) 4,600.00 0.00 (4,600.00) 0.00
3204.60 Bray Inv Fund Income (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 489.88 13,872.00 13,872.00 489.88
3206.61 Endowment Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 5,006.18 72,178.00 76,896.00 288.18
3208.62 Smith Inv Fund Income (Pastor's Discretionary) 845.84 2,464.00 1,723.46 1,586.38
3210.63 Trexle Inv Fund Income (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 16,050.65 6,150.00 8,894.31 13,306.34
3212.64 Washburn Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 301.94 1,848.00 1,848.00 301.94
3214.65 Pleasants Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 985.66 1,092.00 1,400.00 677.66
3222.67 Johnson Inv Fund Inc (Remaining from Qtrly Wdls) 1,793.64 3,837.00 4,187.00 1,443.64
72,229.96 524,630.61 508,880.57 78,780.00
Invested Funds
3501.00 Endowment Invested Fund Value 380,535.37 48,587.93 53,880.08 375,243.22
3502.00 Charles Smith Invested Fund Value 16,971.41 2,318.77 217.07 19,073.11
3503.00 Trexler Invested Fund Value 133,443.64 18,241.49 1,716.57 149,968.56
3504.00 Washburn Invested Fund Value 30,036.89 4,106.33 386.25 33,756.97
3505.00 Pleasants Invested Fund Value 17,639.74 2,381.38 210.41 19,810.71
3506.00 Bray Invested Fund Value 225,456.66 30,811.28 2,889.38 253,378.56
3507.00 Johnson Invested Fund Value 60,801.04 18,929.51 744.45 78,986.10
864,884.75 125,376.69 60,044.21 930,217.23
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INCOME
Acct. No. Account Name
2019
Budget ($)
2019
Actual ($)
% Budget
Received
Over/Under
YTD +(-)
4005.01 Regular Pledged 267,900.00 281,062.87 105 13,162.87
4010.01 Regular Unpledged 40,000.00 47,309.91 118 7,309.91
4015.01 Use of Church 25,000.00 17,524.00 70 (7,476.00)
4016.01 Bray Fund Inc/Childcare 2,300.00 2,300.00 100 0.00
4017.01 Bray Fund Inc/Bd of Deacons 3,373.00 3,373.00 100 0.00
4018.01 Bray Fund Inc/Bd of Christian Conn. 3,999.00 3,999.00 100 0.00
4019.01 Bray Fund Inc/NYP Support 3,600.00 3,600.00 100 0.00
4026.01 Washburn Fund Inc/GUM 1,848.00 1,848.00 100 0.00
4027.01 Endowment Fund Inc/OCWM 6,000.00 6,000.00 100 0.00
4028.01 Endowment Fund Inc/Photocopier 2,600.00 2,600.00 100 0.00
4029.01 Endowment Fund Inc/Maint&Capital Exp 2,049.00 2,049.00 100 0.00
4033.01 Endowment Fund Inc/Yard Care 4,500.00 4,500.00 100 0.00
4034.01 Endowment Fund Inc/Snow Removal 350.00 351.00 100 1.00
4036.01 Endowment Fund Inc/Property Ins 8,000.00 8,000.00 100 0.00
4037.01 Trexler Fund Inc/Accompanist Salary 8,211.00 8,212.00 100 1.00
4040.01 Johnson Fund Income 3,837.00 3,837.00 100 0.00
Total Operating Budget Income 383,567.00 396,565.78 103 12,998.78
EXPENSES
Acct. No. Account Name
2019
Budget ($)
2019
Actual ($)
% Budget
Received
Over/Under
YTD +(-)
5005.01 Pastor Salary 43,713.00 43,713.00 100 -
5010.01 Pastor Housing 34,378.00 34,377.96 100 (0.04)
5020.01 Pastor Mileage Expense 1,500.00 1,801.48 120 301.48
5025.01 Pastor Pension 16,790.00 15,287.48 91 (1,502.52)
5026.01 Pastor Medical/Dental Ins. 21,926.00 19,957.86 91 (1,968.14)
5027.01 Pastor's Life & Disability Ins. 1,171.00 1,066.65 91 (104.35)
5030.01 Pastor's Continuing Ed. 1,000.00 1,035.75 104 35.75
5032.01 Pastor's General Synod 0.00 0.00 0 0.00
5035.01 Associate Pastor's Salary 62,473.00 62,472.96 100 (0.04)
5040.01 Associate Pastor's Automobile Expense 1,000.00 1,073.00 107 73.00
5041.01 Assoc. Pastor's Continuing Ed. 700.00 828.89 118 128.89
5044.01 Assoc. Pastor's Life & Disability Ins. 937.00 853.37 91 (83.63)
5045.01 Associate Pastor's Pension 13,432.00 12,230.06 91 (1,201.94)
5050.01 Music Director Salary 18,807.00 18,806.76 100 (0.24)
5057.01 Accompanist Salary 11,031.00 11,031.36 100 0.36
5060.01 Secretary Salary 33,075.00 30,581.25 92 (2,493.75)
5065.01 Custodian Salary 16,337.00 16,337.40 100 0.40
5076.01 Childcare Service 2,150.00 1,986.71 92 (163.29)
5085.01 Staff Continuing Ed. 375.00 80.22 21 (294.78)
5090.01 Social Security/Medicare 6,063.00 5,871.92 97 (191.08)
Ministry & Staff Expense 286,858.00 279,394.08 97 (7,463.92)
5095.01 Fuel 6,600.00 5,857.68 89 (742.32)
5100.01 Electricity 10,500.00 9,608.25 92 (891.75)
5105.01 Telephone 1,230.00 1,276.01 104 46.01
5110.01 Water 2,600.00 2,467.59 95 (132.41)
5115.01 Office Supplies 2,500.00 2,088.17 84 (411.83)
5120.01 Postage 900.00 400.10 44 (499.90)
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Acct. No. Account Name
2019
Budget ($)
2019
Actual ($)
% Budget
Received
Over/Under
YTD +(-)
5122.01 Internet Access/Website 941.00 829.05 88 (111.95)
5123.01 Photocopier Lease, Maint., Copies 2,500.00 2,394.53 96 (105.47)
5125.01 Janitorial/Consumable Supplies 2,000.00 2,028.70 101 28.70
5130.01 Maintenance & Capital Expend. 4,500.00 3,521.88 78 (978.12)
5135.01 Yard Care 5,000.00 5,425.84 109 425.84
5136.01 Snow Removal 1,000.00 0.00 0 (1,000.00)
5140.01 Property Insurance 17,000.00 17,023.25 100 23.25
5141.01 Workers Compensation Insurance 3,400.00 1,880.00 55 (1,520.00)
5145.01 Stewardship 1,200.00 1,121.29 93 (78.71)
5160.01 Auditing 2,000.00 2,000.00 100 0.00
5165.01 Miscellaneous Expense – Board of Mgmt. 2,000.00 1,618.73 81 (381.27)
Other Bd. of Management Expense 65,871.00 59,541.07 90 (6,329.93)
Total Bd. of Management Expense 352,729.00 338,935.15 96 (13,793.85)
5205.01 Our Church’s Wider Mission 13,000.00 13,000.00 100 0.00
5210.01 Western NC Association 904.00 696.00 77 (208.00)
5215.01 Local Concerns 5,500.00 5,500.00 100 0.00
5220.01 Higher Ground 750.00 253.31 34 (496.69)
5225.01 Greensboro Urban Ministry 2,300.00 2,300.00 100 0.00
5226.01 UCC/SOC Institutions 2,000.00 2,000.00 100 0.00
Total Bd. of Christian Service Exp. 24,454.00 23,749.31 97 (704.69)
5305.01 Church School 1,700.00 2,075.06 122 375.06
5310.01 Family Enrichment 2,000.00 2,094.49 105 94.49
5320.01 Library & Media 250.00 173.43 69 (76.57)
5330.01 Training & Support 300.00 0.00 0 (300.00)
5335.01 Youth Ministry 400.00 297.85 74 (102.15)
5336.01 NeighborhoodYouthProject Support 3,600.00 3,150.00 88 (450.00)
5340.01 Special Seasons 200.00 207.64 104 7.64
5345.01 Miscellaneous Bd. of Ch. Ed. 300.00 196.17 65 (103.83)
Total Bd. of Christian Conn. Exp. 8,750.00 8,194.64 94 (555.36)
5405.01 Candles & Communion 150.00 90.96 61 (59.04)
5415.01 Pulpit Supply 800.00 175.00 22 (625.00)
5420.01 Special Flower Arrangements 300.00 269.74 90 (30.26)
5425.01 Worship 275.00 249.93 91 (25.07)
5435.01 Special Events/Fellowship 650.00 808.95 124 158.95
5445.01 Substitute Organist 550.00 600.00 109 50.00
5450.01 Music Library 1,400.00 1,400.00 100 0.00
5455.01 Hand bells 100.00 0.00 00 (100.00)
5465.01 Choir Events 100.00 100.00 100 0.00
5470.01 Guest Musicians 1,700.00 1,700.00 100 0.00
5480.01 Church Growth & Evangelism 1,000.00 764.27 76 (235.73)
Total Board of Deacons Expense 7,025.00 6,158.85 88 (866.15)
Total Operating Budget Expense 392,958.00 377,037.95 96 (15,920.05)
Income vs. Expenses: Surplus/(Deficit) (9,391.00) 19,527.83
Published 01/26/20
