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Welcome to the 55nd Annual Meeting of the Southeast Wisconsin
Association UCC
2017 Annual Meeting
“Building Community Sharing Hope Working Together”
Hosted by: Trinity United Church of Christ
4435 Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI 53005 (262) 781-9378
Saturday, April 29, 2017 Registration at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Contents SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING – APRIL 29, 2017 ............................................. 2
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3
OFFICERS OF THE SE ASSOCIATION & THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ............................................................................. 4
HOST ORGANIZATION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 5
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES – SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 .................................................................................... 7
ASSOCIATE CONFERENCE MINISTER – APRIL 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ....................................................................... 11
SE ASSOCIATION MODERATOR’S – 2017 ANNUAL REPORT .................................................................................... 13
TEAM REPORTS ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Mission Team – 2016 Annual Report ...................................................................................................... 15
Church and Ministry Team – 2016 Annual Report .................................................................................. 17
Nominating Team 2017 Report ............................................................................................................... 19
ASSOCIATED-RELATED MINISTRIES’ REPORTS ....................................................................................................... 22
Guest House Year in Review - 2016 ........................................................................................................ 22
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee ......................................................................................... 23
Friedens Inter-City Ministry Report ........................................................................................................ 25
CHURCHES & PASTORS/CONTACTS OF THE SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION ...................................................................... 27
SE ASSOCIATION MODERATORS, ASSOCIATION MINISTERS, & ANNUAL MEETING LOCATIONS ..................................... 29
ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES/CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES ........................................................................................ 31
FINANCIAL REPORTS ......................................................................................................................................... 32
2018 Proposed Budget ............................................................................................................................ 32
2018 Proposed Budget Explanation ........................................................................................................ 33
Budget & Operating Report (for the year 2016) ..................................................................................... 34
Balance Sheet and Summary of Restricted Funds .................................................................................. 35
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ......................................................................................................... 36
Schedule of Events – Southeast Association Annual Meeting – April 29, 2017 8:40-9:00 Gathering Music 9:00-9:45 Opening Worship with Communion 9:45-10:00 Break and Community Building 10:00-11:00 Building Community – Hon. Rev Everett Mitchell 11:00-12:00 Business Meeting Report of the Registrar, Adoption of Agenda WITNESS – COMMUNITY BUILT/SHIFT Reports of 2016 Minutes and Financial Reports Report of the Nominating Committee, Adaption of the Budget WITNESS – SHARING HOPE Discussion and call for vote on Proposed Constitutional Amendment 12:00-12:15 Special Presentation Mike Klemp North-UCCI Kathryn Dierbeck-Lay Academy
John Helt-coaching
12:15-1:00 Lunch and social time (INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING) 1:00-2:00 BREAKOUTS 2:00-2:15 Re-gather – WITNESS - WORKING TOGETHER 2:15-3:00 Closing worship/commissioning of New Officers 3:00 Benediction and Adjournment
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions White Privilege: Let's Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue
Facilitator(s): Jane Audette, Bill Audette, Mary Warren Location: Youth Room
Plymouth Church is all in on this discussion. Come learn from them as they have engaged in the conversation about White Privilege in every aspect of their congregational life. Come hear of their journey and gain ideas and insights about using the UCC resource in your own congregation. Becoming Welcoming Communities–Immigration Reform
Facilitator(s): Bill Utke, Gene Detert Location: Fellowship Hall
Emanuel Church, Hales Corners, United Church of Christ completed this resource in early 2017. We used a Co-Teaching model shared by the Pastor and a Layperson. The curriculum and all resources are available at no cost from the Wisconsin Council of Churches website. There is also a link to the resources on the Wisconsin Conference of the UCC. We invite you to experience a session of this thought provoking material as you consider the many ways your congregation can address the issues surrounding immigration in Wisconsin. Resolution to become an Immigrant Welcoming Conference
Facilitator(s): Jeanne Mantsch, Carol Berglund and Jane Rowe Location: Christian Education Room
A resolution to become an Immigrant Welcoming Conference was introduced at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Come learn about the details of the resolution and hear where we are in the process of the resolution requirements. This is an opportunity to be encouraged and to engage in conversations around immigration issues before our June 2017 vote at our Annual Meeting. US History of Immigration
Facilitator(s): Mary Gross Location: Sanctuary It is amazing how we think we know our history and yet, we all have some selective memory and thereby a limited view of how our nation’s immigration history impacts our contemporary conversations. Come learn about the history of immigration in the United States from someone who has spent years working on behalf of immigrants. Voices of the Immigrant and Refugee Facilitator(s): Bernie Gonzales Location: Gathering Space Join Bernie Gonzales, Community Organizer for SOPHIA in Waukesha is an immigrant himself and now works on behalf of other immigrants. Come hear their stories and learn what it is like to be an immigrant in Wisconsin. This is an opportunity for conversations that will encourage creative ministry engagement with the immigrant/refugee community.
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Officers of the SE Association & the Administrative Team Assoc. Conference Minister Moderator Vice Moderator Reverend Jane Anderson Gene Detert Rev. Mary Jane Huber 920-540-2586 8585 W. Forest Home Ave. S12W31320 Rucci Dr. [email protected] Greenfield, WI 53228 Wales, WI 53183 414-421-2140 262-893-9431 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Financial Secretary Rev. Ruth Costello Tom Kolb 876 Lombard Drive 5349 County Hwy D Crystal Lake, IL 60014 West Bend, WI 53090 262-275-2808 262-629-5140 [email protected] [email protected] TEAM CHAIRS Church & Ministry Team Mission Team Chris Keadle Christine Wilke 134 Garfield Avenue 4535 S. 112th Street Waukesha, WI 53186 Greenfield, WI 53228 262-993-7348 414-529-1698 [email protected] [email protected] MEMBERS AT LARGE Rev. Brittany Barber Rev. Jayne Helgevold Nancy Rasmussen Ruth Schmidt 118 Frame Avenue 2903 Lakeshore Drive Twin Lakes WI 1301 98th Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 Sheboygan, WI 53081 [email protected] Kenosha, WI 53144 262-349-4312 920-226-2455
262-308-1776
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rev. Jeannie Douglas Rob Harms Rev. Laura McLeod 3355 E. Lake Park Crossing, #172 900 Clyman St 227 Winsor St Appleton, WI 54915 Watertown, WI 53094-4839 Elkhorn, WI 53121-1646 262-993-9623 920-261-7710 262-903-0447 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Host Organization History
Trinity United Church of Christ
435 North Calhoun Road Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
www.trinitybrookfield.org [email protected]
Trinity United Church of Christ was founded in 1869 by a group of German immigrant farm families. Trinity was originally
organized as Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church of Brookfield and was served by Rev. Carl Dalies, who was also the pastor of St. Pauls Church in Menomonee Falls. The original church building was constructed in 1870. Trinity shared pastors with St. Pauls until 1883. A large rooster weather vane was attached to the top of the church steeple, and thus the church was known locally as the “Rooster Church.” Members of the church were allowed to build sheds on the north side of the church to shelter their horses and buggies. In 1884, Trinity deleted Lutheran from the Church’s charter name and the name was changed to Evangelical Trinity Church. The following year, a two-story parsonage house was built on the south side of the church. From 1885 until 1928, Trinity shared pastors with Friedens Evangelical Church in Butler. The congregation purchased large art glass windows in 1912 and installed them in the north, east, and south walls of the church. A Fellowship Hall was built adjacent to the church in 1934. That same year, Trinity became part of the newly formed Evangelical and Reformed Church, and in 1957 became part of the United Church of Christ. The ten years after World War II saw the dramatic change in the area around Trinity from a rural community to a suburban community. Families from diverse church and ethnic backgrounds found an “open door” at Trinity. Membership swelled and the original church facilities were inadequate to accommodate this growth. A new church building was completed in 1961 adjacent to and on the north side of the original church. The new church incorporated the Fellowship Hall from the original church, and the rest of the old church was demolished that same year. A new colonial-style parsonage was built across the street from the church in 1967. On Labor Day in September 2005, a fire at Trinity resulted in major physical damage to the entire interior of the church building, just as a major remodeling project was about to start. After holding church services at Brookfield Congregational Church for fourteen months, Trinity’s restored and remodeled church now has an elevator, a handicapped restroom on the sanctuary
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level, a larger and brighter Gathering Place, a brighter Dining Hall, a kitchen area that was completely refurbished, a brighter Education Wing, and an expanded lobby area. Trinity’s music ministry consists of a talented music director, a multi-generational choir, talented soloists, periodic Contemporary Worship services, and an annual Jazz Worship service. Trinity’s outreach ministries includes: collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries, and books for Frieden’s and Waukesha Food Pantries; collecting children and adult clothing for Hope Center and Guest House; collecting school supplies, shoes, aluminum pull tabs, cell phones, eyeglasses, pill bottles, medical supplies and equipment for various service organizations; volunteers work at the Hunger Task Force; and monetary funds collected from various sources are disbursed to service organizations and emergency relief needs. Trinity also opens up its facilities to a Boy Scout Troop, a quilting group, a scrapbooking group, and special adult education events, and all of these activities are open to the community.
Church School: 10:15 a.m./Worship Service: 10:00 a.m./ Fellowship Hour: follows Worship Service
Pastor: Reverend Janis K. Doleschal
Trinity United Church of Christ is located on Calhoun Road, ½ mile north of Capitol Drive (Hwy 190).
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Annual Meeting Minutes – Saturday, April 23, 2016 Rev. Dale Stohre called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. There were forty-one (41) ministers, forty-seven (47) delegates, and thirty-nine (39) churches represented. Mugs McFadden moved to adopt the proposed agenda; Rob Harms seconded; there was no discussion; the motion carried. We shared a worship service and installed Rev. Jane Anderson as our new Associate Conference Minister. Rev. Bob Ullman preached a sermon entitled, “Fully Equipped.” Special Presentations International Theological Colloquy (Rev. Ruth Hansen) Rev. Hansen described the International Theological Colloquy, the biennial event including laypersons and clergy from the Evangelical & Reformed Synod in Haiti, and the German Church of Westphalia & Rhineland, the Wisconsin UCC and the Mission House Center of Lakeland College. The event will take place at Pilgrim Center, from May 3rd through May 6th. This exchange has been going on for twenty years; Ruth has been actively involved since 2005. The theme for the event is the three temptations of Jesus and how they relate to our daily lives re: politics, religion and economics. Ruth noted that six Hondurans are in need of host families. Lay Academy (Margaret Sutton) Margaret shared that her involvement in Lay Academy has increased her knowledge of the Bible, local churches and other churches within the Conference. She gained confidence in speaking about her faith, responding to the needs of hospice patients, and in praying spontaneously. She also participated in a mission trip to Africa. Lay Academy allowed her to acknowledge her gifts and graces. She will be attending her fourth year of Lay Academy; registration is now open for the next session. Margaret thanked the Wisconsin Conference supporting Lay Academy. Robert Mutton Lectureship (Rev. John Helt) Dr. Calvin B. Dewitt will present the 2016 Robert D. Mutton Lectures on Friday, November 11th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 12th, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd., Madison. Topics: Seek to Know God’s Work: Discovering God’s Care for the World as Our Joyful Task (Nov. 11th); Be on Vocation for God: Discovering Our Calling of Imaging God’s Care for the World (Nov. 12th). Congregations and other interested groups who wish to begin thinking about the topics are encouraged to gather around a study and discussion guide prepared by Dr. DeWitt. The book is Earthwise: A Guide to Hopeful Creation Care. Introduction of New Clergy and Members-in-Discernment (Chris Keadle) Chris introduced new clergy and members-in-discernment. He noted that Jim Schleif, serving congregations in Slinger and Hartford, will be installed as pastor in two weeks. Rev. Jennie Swanson is a member-in-discernment, being considered for privilege of call.
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“Shift” (Rev. Tisha Brown) Rev. Brown provided a broader context of the Shift Initiative. She encouraged us to let go of the narrative of “loss and decline” and be a people of an open hand, not a clenched fist. She referenced Phyllis Tickle’s theory that every 500 years the church has a reformation that remakes faith. There are three main components to Shift: relationships, resources and leadership development. We took a coffee and fellowship break from 10:44 a.m., and reconvened at 10:53 a.m. “Shift”: Giving Witness (Rev. Kathy Gloff) Two years ago in August Rev. Gloff went to Our Lady of the Snows for training in community organizing by the Gamaliel Foundation. The training led to a shift in her life and in that of her congregation—a shift to get outside of the office. Rev. Gloff attended the African-American leadership caucus and the clergy caucus last week—focus was to end massive incarceration. 2015 Minutes & Financial Reports (Thomas Kolb) Vera Tollefson moved that we accept the 2015 Minutes and the Financial Reports as written. Mugs McFadden seconded; the motion was approved. Budget Presentation (Thomas Kolb) Robert Harms moved that the budget be approved; Bonnie Andrews seconded; the motion carried. Special Presentation: Giving Task Force (Rev. Franz Rigert) Rev. Rigert noted ongoing work of the task force on discussions re: OCWM. In particular, looking at revenue streams, and whether conferences will not be sending money to national in the future. Task force is gathering information, assessing trends. Steve Hervey will be providing leadership regarding conversation about OCWM. “Shift”: Giving Witness (Tammy Wallsch) St. John’s in Merton is in a rural location, but financially doing well. In the past there was not a lot of mission focus; events were fundraisers, sometimes involving community members. Congregation was generally not too comfortable in reaching out to others, was more focused on paying of the mortgage. The church council had many discussions on defining their focus and inviting new people. They investigated the Turn Around Church program, and the interim pastor agreed to being involved; they began by assessing the needs of their community. They gave out free Starbucks coffee to parents at the school across the street from the church, as well as to passersby. They provided cookies for a tree lighting ceremony in the community. As settled pastor, Rev. Mary Jane Huber embraced outreach to the community, including cookies for teacher appreciation week, being involved in disaster preparedness, and matching polo shirts for special events. The congregation partnered with the women’s center in Waukesha and hosted a second annual community party. A connection was made with the Sussex Food
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Pantry; the congregation partnered with the women’s center in Waukesha, and hosted a second annual community party, sent cards to families affected by the shooting in North Carolina—the church has moved from maintenance to mission. Report of the Nominating Committee (Rev. Tim Perkins) Rev. Perkins presented the roll of nominations from the Nominating Committee. He noted that Rev. Brittany Barber has joined the Administrative Team as a member at large. He stated that there is still a need for a layperson for the Nominating Committee; the position involves a three year commitment and meetings from November through the next Association meeting. No nominations were made from the floor. Rev. Kathy Gloff moved to accept the ballot; Rev. Lois Buchholz seconded. The ballot was accepted by acclamation. Report of the Mission Team Chris Keadle moved for acceptance of the report as written; Bonnie Andrews seconded; motion carried. Report of Church & Ministry Team Chris Keadle moved for acceptance of the report as written; Rev. Jayne Helgevold seconded. A question was raised regarding the exclusion of “bad news” in the report. Chris Keadle clarified that concerns or problems regarding clergy misconduct are not shared far and wide; confidentiality is maintained when investigating complaints. The Manual on Ministry gives specific guidelines on the conducting of fitness reviews. The annual report documents the outcomes of fitness reviews. The motion to accept the report carried. Adoption of Proposed Budget for 2017 (Thomas Kolb) Tom Kolb presented the proposed budget for 2017. He noted that the dues per member are $450; budget expenses remain the same. Rev. Tim Perkins thanked the Association for continued support of camps. Doris Brown moved to accept the proposed budget; Cindy Wilkins seconded. The motion carried. “Shift”: Giving Witness (Rev. Dan Stark) Rev. Dan Stark noted that his congregation (Christ Church, Milwaukee) is an intergenerational church. The demographics in Milwaukee are changing. Young professionals are moving into the area; although the church has been a family church, they are becoming a seeker church. Faith formation and confirmation are challenges. He has discussed placing confirmation information on-line; this model has not been started, but youth of the church has supported this idea. Special Presentation: Open and Affirming Committee (Rev. Ruth Hansen & Jean Nash) Rev. Ruth Hansen suggested that ONA be a part of the Shift Initiative. She reported that beer was served at PrideFest by the Mission Committee. PrideFest is an opportunity to witness to this community, but this is complicated by the Conference’s annual meeting being held on the same weekend. We broke for lunch and a social time, and enjoyed the “Loaded Potato Luncheon.”
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Breakout Sessions We reconvened to participate in breakout sessions, which included the following topics: faith formation; justice ministries; community engagement; governance and administration; leadership development; and alternate staffing models. Group had assigned facilitators to facilitate conversations. Announcements Rev. Dale Stohre thanked the Association, the Administrative Team and the DeForest staff for their faithfulness. Rev. Franz Rigert, Conference Minister, reminded all that the following day is “Break the Silence Sunday.” Rev. Ruth Hansen asked if there was an interest in training on trauma informed care. Regathering and Reflection on “Shift: From Maintenance to Mission.” (Rev. Tisha Brown) After participation in individual sessions, we reconvened. Rev. Tisha Brown asked for feedback on the breakout sessions. It was suggested that it may be helpful to have breakout groups based on location (city, suburban, rural). Chris Keadle asked if notes from the breakout sessions could be included in SEA Currents. Closing Worship/Communion/Commissioning of New Officers We participated in worship and communion, and installed new Association leaders. Benediction and Adjournment Rev. Jane Anderson, Associate Conference Minister, led the benediction. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Ruth Costello Administrative Team Secretary
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Associate Conference Minister – April 2017 Annual Report
April 2017 Associate Conference Minister Report
Wisconsin Conference UCC Serving the Northeast and Southeast Associations
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What a joy it is to continue to partner with you in ministry in and on behalf of our United Church of Christ! Our churches across Wisconsin are engaged in meaningful ministry to our communities and communities in other places around our state, nation and world, for which I give God thanks and praise. I give thanks for how our people are a loving presence and a witness of God’s love and grace in so many places and with people from all walks of life and faith traditions. Now, more than ever, when hate and divisiveness rage in our communities, your loving, peace-making, justice-seeking, faith-filled presence is needed in our world. Thank you for continuing to welcome me to journey alongside you and help provide leadership where needed. This report will serve to capture some of the highlights of my ministry in both associations. Conference Presence I continue to visit our churches in and around the association. On average I am now preaching twice a month in our churches, which is less than my first year when I was preaching 3-4 times per month as I’ve connected with more of you along the way. I continue to be present for ecclesiastical councils, ordinations and installations in our churches, as well as helping churches during transition times. Transitions We currently have 22 churches in transition – 15 in NEA and in 7 in SEA. Currently only three are seeking interims, all the rest are filled. Of those, three have their profiles listed and I expect many more will engage in active search in the next few months. Shared Ministry This past year we’ve have a number of our churches move toward Shared Ministry, sharing a pastor(s) in two or more churches. This has become a trend as church membership declines. The Southeast Association celebrates a new Shared Ministry Agreement between our churches in Hartland and Genesee. The Northeast Association celebrates a new Shared Ministry Agreement with three churches in Manitowoc (2 UCC, 1 Presbyterian), sharing 1 full-time and 1 part-time pastors. There are 4 other churches in NEA actively moving in this direction and two other churches exploring this option.
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Conflict Resolution Team Our team of two representatives from each association plus conference field staff was trained by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center in November 2016. They will be offering a workshop at Wisconsin Conference Annual Meeting and in our associations. They will be available to help our churches as needed along with the supervision and support of Sandbur Associates. I will resource and provide leadership for this team. Unified Fitness Review Team The newly formed and trained team had their first Fitness Review this past year. One of the learnings was we needed more people to help, especially on the Response Team conducting interviews. More people have now been recruited and will be trained this May. Rev. Joanne Thomson is providing excellent leadership for this team. New Manual on Ministry The MESA (Ministerial, Excellence, Support, and Authorization) Team in conjunction with a working group of clergy and lay people throughout the nation has drafted a new Manual on Ministry. We in the Wisconsin Conference UCC have made some determinations about how we can live into these new models and understandings while offering valuable feedback to MESA. We have designed working groups on the commission to explore what this will mean for our common life. The rollout will be accomplished in thoughtful, measured ways. A Word of Gratitude I am grateful to work with such a talented, creative, devoted staff in the Wisconsin Conference. Each one is exceptional and strives to make our common life better in every way. I’m grateful to my clergy colleagues who are both talented and skilled for this ministry in challenging times. It is my pleasure to serve alongside you in mission and ministry. Respectfully and joyfully submitted, Rev. Jane B. Anderson Associate Conference Minister for Wisconsin Conference Northeast and Southeast Associations
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SE Association Moderator’s – 2017 Annual Report “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, and I was a stranger and you welcomed me,” Matthew 25:35 The Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ has challenged congregations throughout the state to engage in serious conversations about how to become welcoming to immigrants and other newcomers to our communities. Many, if not most of the congregations in the Southeast Association have accepted that challenge and will be prepared to enter into discernment at the Conference Annual Meeting in June. Other congregations have engaged in discussions on racism and white privilege. All of these studies and prayerful conversations will most certainly strengthen our church. Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that this year’s annual meeting will emphasize social justice issues that are at the core of what we believe as members of the United Church of Christ. In preparation for the justice conversations to be shared at the annual meeting, the Administrative team has invited the Honorable Everett Mitchell to address our meeting as the keynote speaker. Reverend Mitchell is both a pastor and a recently elected Circuit Court Judge for Dane County. His experiences and life story should bring a valuable focus to our Association’s annual gathering. During the past year, the Administrative team has made significant progress in how information is disseminated among our 50-plus congregations. For example, the SEWA Website has gone through positive upgrades, inspired by our representative from the Conference Board of Directors, Rob Harms, and implemented by our Mission Team Chair and new webmaster, Christine Wilke. At the same time, our twice monthly newsletter, SEA CURRENTS, has been published regularly, providing an outlet for sharing of the “good news” of what is happening throughout the association’s congregations. I would encourage every church within our Association to make a conscious effort to use this resource to spread the word of your joys and activities. We have also revised and simplified the process for requesting camp scholarships. All requests are now made on-line, utilizing a fill-in the blank format, which allows the A-Team to evaluate and decide upon each scholarship request well in advance of the campers scheduled camp experience. Scholarships for Lay Academy are also considered on an individual, as needed basis. One important matter to come before the Association during the business portion of our meeting is a request from the Church and Ministry Team to increase the size of their membership from the current nine members to twelve members. The Church and Ministry
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Team will have increased oversight responsibilities over ministries when the new Manuel on Ministry is adopted. Further increasing the size of the team will allow for more Periodic Support for pastors. Accordingly, the A-Team has approved an amendment to the Association’s Constitution to address this request. That amendment will be offered to the delegates of the association at the annual meeting. I would end this report by thanking the members of the Administrative Team, who perform with distinction every month during the year. Thanks to Reverend Jane Anderson, our Associate Conference Minister, for sharing her wisdom and keeping us inspired. Our Vice-Moderator, the Reverend Mary Jane Huber has done a remarkable job of preparing all aspects of planning for the annual meeting. Special thanks to Tom Kolb, who joined the A-Team years ago when Tom and I were both rookies. Tom has served as our financial secretary, has always been very well prepared to explain our financial circumstances and address the association’s budgetary planning. His presence at our meetings and his service to the association will truly be missed! As an association, let us challenge ourselves to always walk in justice with one another and follow in the footsteps of our great teacher, Jesus Christ. Peace, Gene Detert
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Team Reports
Mission Team – 2016 Annual Report 2016 was a busy year for the Mission Team as we continue to support and connect SEA Congregations to carry out our common mission work for justice and peace in the world. We increased our financial support for SEA congregations who are Changing Lives through mission outreach work and by learning more about white privilege and/or immigration issues. We granted $1325 in Lowes and Menards gifts cards to:
• Bethel-Bethany UCC, Milwaukee: Parish House Mission Outreach $250 • Immanuel UCC, West Bend: Circle of Friends Shoppe $225 • Union Grove Congregational UCC: Free Community Meal $250 • Immanuel UCC, Walworth: Big Foot Emergency Food Pantry $250 • Christ Church UCC, Milwaukee: Just Good Food Gardens & Divine Intervention $250 • Delavan Congregational UCC: Andy’s Breakfast Club $100
We granted $950 in monetary grants to: • Delavan Congregational UCC: Andy’s Breakfast Club $150 • Delavan Congregational UCC: Confirmation Class Skate Park Renovation $50 • St. John UCC, Germantown: Community Prayer Garden $150 • First Congregational UCC, Genoa City: Free Monthly Community Meals $250 • Plymouth UCC, Milwaukee: White Privilege: Let’s Talk curriculum: $100 • Somers Community UCC: Somers Diaper Ministry $250
We coordinated and supported the UCC ONA presence at Milwaukee Pridefest, June 11-13, thanks to those who volunteered their time at the booth and to generous sponsorships from Bethel-Bethany Milwaukee, Delavan Congregational, Emanuel Hales Corners, Emmanuel Dousman, First Congregational Port Washington, First Congregational South Milwaukee, First Congregational Waukesha, Pilgrim Grafton, Plymouth Milwaukee, and Trinity Brookfield. We also coordinated those who marched for the first time in the Milwaukee Pride Parade! We sponsored the Reviving Peace event that took place at Plymouth Church Milwaukee on September 24-25. We also approved sponsorship of and planning for Racial Justice: The Courage to Act occurring in early 2017 with members of two local Unitarian Universalist Congregations. Team member Rev. Ruth Hansen coordinated Adverse Childhood Experience Training for about a dozen participants, mostly laity, on October 16. The training was provided by SaintA and hosted by Brookfield Congregational. We look forward to continuing this work in 2017.
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Many thanks to Team Members, Rev. Curt Anderson, Ms. Kathryn Dierbeck, Rev. Ruth Hansen, Rev. Erik Koepnick, Ms. Carolyn Morris, Rev. Jennie Swanson, Ms. Margaret Sutton, and Rev. Tara Tetzlaff for all of their hard work. Respectfully Submitted, Christine Wilke, chair
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Church and Ministry Team – 2016 Annual Report
The Southeast Association Church and Ministry team joined with members of the other associations of the Wisconsin Conference for two trainings this year. The first was a training regarding the process of a fitness review. This training also served the purpose of creating a conference-wide Unified Fitness Review team. The Unified team has and will conduct the majority of any fitness review initiated by a Church and Ministry team. The second training a couple of members participated in was Mediation Training. The Mediation team will be available to assist in conflict situations within our churches at the recommendation of our Associate Conference Minister. The Church and Ministry team meets monthly to share in the joys of new calls to pastors and respond to concerns of individual churches or pastors in our association. The team spent time this year considering how we can better offer periodic support to our pastors. Our efforts included a gathering of specialized ministers with the Church and Ministry team in January and a Pancake lunch for active ministers in February. We are blessed to participate in the authorization process for the following individuals in the SEA this year: New Licensed Ministry Authorization: Lois Buchholz: First Congregational East Troy – initiated 7/16, renewed 12/16 Cathy Benjamin: Brookfield Congregational 8/16 – 12/16 Members in Discernment: *Amy Burki – Pilgrim UCC, Grafton – renewed
*Christine Wilke – Emmanuel UCC, Hales Corners – renewed, ordination interview with C&M 4/17 *Joshua Simon – Plymouth UCC, Milwaukee – renewed, ordination interview with C&M 3/17 & approved for Ecclesiastical Council *Eric Ogi – Peace UCC, Kewaskum – renewed, ordination interview with C&M 1/17, Ecclesiastical Council 3/17 *Gretchen (Van Ess) Martin – Peace UCC, Kewaskum – Ecclesiastical Council 5/16, approved for Ordination pending a call *Lois Buchholz – Emmanuel UCC, Hales Corners – approved for ordination, pending a call *Simone Nathan – Emmanuel UCC, Dousman - approved for ordination, pending a call
Ecclesiastical Council for Privilege of Call: Rev. Jennie Swanson – First Congregational UCC, Genoa City: approved for Privilege of Call as a UCC Pastor
Ordination/ Installation: Rev. James Schleif – St. John’s, Hartford / St. John’s, Slinger
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Installations: Rev. Erik Koepnick – Calvary UCC, Wauwatosa Rev. Ashley Nolte – Pilgrim UCC, Grafton Rev. Laura McLeod – Brookfield Congregational UCC, Brookfield
Rev. Peter St. Martin – First Congregational UCC Genesee / 1st Congregational UCC Hartland
Pastoral standing was terminated for the following pastors: Paul Suedmeyer – as a result of a Fitness Review Lorrie Wenzel – resigned standing during Fitness Review Larry Bremer – as a result of a Fitness Review On behalf of the SEA at Christmas, we were able to provide a financial gift to our Members in Discernment who had not yet had an ordination interview with us. The Church and Ministry has begun to learn about the draft of the new Manual on Ministry and work to process how changes might be implemented. Members will participate in a regional training session in late April. We are blessed to be called to the work of the Church and Ministry team and to know the pastors and churches of the Southeast Association! The team includes: Rev. Eric Kirkegaard Rev. Beth Abbott Rev. John Helt Linda Graebner-Smith Rev. David Schnepf Rev. Scott McLeod Chris Keadle Laura Crouse Tammy Wallsch Respectfully Submitted, Chris Keadle – 2016 Chair – C&M team
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Nominating Team 2017 Report
S.E. Association Nominating Team Annual Report 2017
Note from the Nominating Committee: As of the printing of this report, the following nominations in bold and highlighted are either filled or awaiting nomination. An updated report will be brought to the S.E. Association Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 29. Additional nominations for all highlighted positions except General Synod Delegates may be offered from the floor on the day of the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Tim Perkins, Chair Rev. Erik Koepnick Rev. Becky Boggs Cindy Sinner Candy Spitzer Mugs McFadden Association Teams: The Church and Ministry, Education, and Mission Teams (Sections C-5 – 7) each have 9 elected members, with representative numbers of women and men, clergy and lay, elected for 3-year terms, 3 expiring each year, with each member eligible for a maximum of two terms or 6 years on the Team. (S.E. Association Constitution Section C2c) Education (presently inactive) Church and Ministry Team 2015 – 2018 Rev. Beth Abbott (first term) 2015 – 2018 Rev. Dave Schnepf (first term) 2015 – 2018 Laura Crouse (first term) 2016 – 2019 Rev. John Helt (first term) 2016 – 2019 Rev. Scott McLeod (first term) 2016 – 2019 Lay Person TO BE NOMINATED (complete first term) 2017 – 2020 Rev. Ruth Krymkowski (first term) 2017 – 2020 Julie Ullman (first term) 2017 – 2020 Lay Person TO BE NOMINATED (first term) Mission Team 2015 – 2018 Rev. Erik Koepnick (first term) 2015 – 2018 Margaret Sutton (completing term) 2015 – 2018 Rev. Ruth Hanson (first term)
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2016 – 2019 Rev. Curt Anderson (first term) 2016 – 2019 Carolyn Morris (second term) 2016 – 2019 Cathryn Dierbeck (first term) 2017 – 2020 Denise Gander (first term) 2017 – 2020 Rev. Tara Tetzlaff (second term) 2017 – 2020 Rev. Christine Wielke (second term) CHAIR Nominating Team (…”six members nominated by the Administrative Team and elected by the Association for one three-year term, the terms of two members ending each year.) 2015 – 2018 Rev. Becky Boggs 2015 – 2018 Cindy Spitza 2016 – 2019 Candy Sinner 2016 – 2019 Rev. Erik Koepnick 2017 – 2020 Chris Keadle (recommended to Admin. Team) 2017 – 2020 Rev. Bob Ullman (recommended to the Admin. Team) Administrative Team Members-at-Large (SEA Constitution (April 2012): The Administrative Team consists of the officers of the this Association, the Associate Conference Minister, the Chairperson or Representative of each Team of the Association, an Association Representative of the Conference Board of Directors, & 4 members-at-large elected for two-year terms, the terms for 2 expiring each year. Continuous terms for the members-at-large shall be limited to 3 full terms.) 2016 – 2018 Ruth Schmidt (first term) 2016 – 2018 Rev. Brittany Barber (first term) 2017 – 2019 Nancy Rasmussen (second term) 2017 – 2019 Rev. David Schlieter (first term) Association Officers: Moderator (2016 – 2018): Gene Detert Vice Moderator (2016 -- 2018): Rev. Mary Jane Huber Financial Secretary (2017 - 2019): Tom Kolb Secretary (2017 -- 2019): Rev. Ruth Costello Members of the Conference Board of Directors (Members are elected to two year terms and are eligible to serve three consecutive terms.) 2016 – 2018 Rev. Jeannie Douglas (second term) 2016 – 2018 Rachel Payden (second term)
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2017 – 2019 Rev. Laura McLeod (second term) 2017 – 2019 Rob Harms (second term) Southeast Association General Synod Delegates (8 delegates) (Delegates are elected to represent the Conference at up to two consecutive General Synods.) 2015 & 2017: Ruth Schmidt 2015 & 2017: Rev. Ruth Costello 2015 & 2017: Rev. Mary Jane Huber (need to confirm her willingness to go) 2015 & 2017: Rev. Tim Perkins 2017 & 2019: Gene Detert replacing Dave Mielke 2017 & 2019: Rev. Dan Stark 2017 & 2019: Andrea Gerlach replacing Barrett Britt 2017 & 2019: Laura Borth
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Associated-Related Ministries’ Reports
Guest House Year in Review - 2016 Since 1982, the Guest House of Milwaukee has been an innovative leader in providing shelter, housing, education and services to Milwaukee’s homeless who seek to transform their lives with dignity and purpose. Our main goal is to have the 86 men in shelter, and the men, women and families in our nearly 400 permanent, supported housing
units, overcome the barriers that may have led them to experience homelessness. By utilizing a solutions-focused, case management model with access to an onsite Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling Clinic, the Guest House supports individuals in achieving permanent housing, a family supporting income, and sustained sobriety as well as stable mental health. The Guest House serves approximately 1,000 individuals between its shelter, housing, education, and clinic programs on an annual basis and has particular interest and expertise in assisting the hardest-to-serve homeless – those who struggle with maintaining stable mental health, those who are working to overcome addictions, those who are disabled (physically, cognitively, etc.), those who may have history with the criminal justice system, and those who are considered to be chronically homeless due to various circumstances. In 2016, we have experienced continued positive growth as we explore new programs in order to enhance the ones already available to those we serve. Our new Medicaid waiver funded program, Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), allows us to have even more options to serve those who have severe mental health challenges, and is designed to empower individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse as they are on their recovery path. Our permanent housing programs include one-on-one case management to ensure that participants maintain secure, affordable housing, in addition to working with clients on goals regarding education, employment, medical care, mental health care, and sobriety. As programming has grown, our 120-year old building no longer met evolving needs. After years of hard work, patience and flexibility, the Guest House is thrilled that our 8,000 square foot expansion and renovation was finally completed in 2016! Over the years, Guest House has evolved from an emergency overnight shelter to a comprehensive resource of proven programs to address root causes of homelessness. Our expanded building gives us more staff work space, which was designed to be versatile, functional, and able to adapt to evolving programs. The new Guest House has space to help more people receive services with dignity and be independent and housed. The renovation and expansion project provides expanded restroom and dorm space, added kitchen space and equipment, private meeting rooms, expanded space for our counseling clinic, and more!
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Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
Report to Southeast Wisconsin Association, UCC
With UCC representatives in lead roles, the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee has risen to the challenges of the current times by countering fear while fostering interfaith, interracial and intercultural understanding, tolerance and friendship. Through our Interfaith Earth Network of Southeastern Wisconsin, we also are inspiring young adults, getting lead out of the city’s water system, and encouraging people of faith to address critical environmental issues.
A long list of our activities, accomplishments – many of which involved UCC members as participants – is available on our website at www.interfaithconference.org. Click on “Year in-Review Reports” under “ABOUT US” in the menu on the left-hand side of the page.
Three highlights:
January-February 2017 – Collaborated with The Milwaukee Repertory Theater to hold Intercultural Dinner dialogues for 400 people over four nights in conjunction with Rep’s production of Disgraced.
March 19, 2017 – Held Renewing Hope, at the Urban Ecology Center to mark our Interfaith
Earth Network’s 10th anniversary. A founder was from Plymouth Church UCC. Event had inspirational displays by dozens of organizations, practical ideas on environmental/sustainability topics, dynamic workshops, delicious sustainable refreshments and kids’ activities.
Dec. 1, 2016 – Our 46th annual luncheon drew 230 people. Honorees included Ralph Hollmon, retiring Milwaukee Urban League President/CEO, who gave a parting challenge on local social issues. Viv Jung, widow of late Frieden’s Church UCC pastor Herb Huebschmann, presented our Rev. Herbert Huebschmann Urban Ministry Award to Friedens Community Ministries.
The UCC is deep in our institutional DNA. When we were founded in 1970, two UCC leaders were on the interim board that approved our articles of incorporation and bylaws – the late Rev. Roy Alberswerth, former SE Association Minister, and the late Rev. David Rohlfing.
In addition to the Huebschmann Award, our annual Mark Rohlfing Memorial Award has UCC roots. It is named after the late son of the Rev. David and Dorlee Rohlfing.
The Rev. Steve Hecky, a retired UCC minister living in Menomonee Falls, currently serves on our nine-person executive committee leadership team. Jeanne Mantsch, a member of First Congregational Church in Port Washington, chairs our Peace & International Issues Committee and serves as our board’s liaison to our Interfaith Earth Network.
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The Interfaith Conference is a non-profit organization through which the regional leaders and adherents of 17 major denominations and faiths in southeastern Wisconsin: dialogue to build interfaith relationships; do programming to counter hate, fear, anxiety and ignorance; and collaborate on social justice issues to create a better society for everyone. In addition to our various programs and activities, we have representatives on nine area boards and commissions.
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Friedens Inter-City Ministry Report It costs Friedens $5 to feed an individual for 5 days. Thus, as a result of your generous $5,000 grant, we were able to feed 1,000 individuals. In the effort to expand our reach, Friedens opened a new pantry: Zion Rock Food Pantry in January 2017. In addition to Zion Rock, the advances made by Friedens to alleviate food insecurity can be measured by the 50,000 individuals we served in 2016 with the help of over 2,000 different volunteers throughout our network. Friedens Overall 2016 Stats: Coggs Center Food Pantry (1220 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205) · Household: 7,256 · Individuals: 11,658 · Infant Needs: 267 Despensa de la Paz Food Pantry (1615 W. 22nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204) · Household: 7,490 · Individuals: 30,000 Hope House Food Pantry (209 W. Orchard St., Milwaukee, WI 53204) · Household: 3,497 · Individuals: 9,839 closed for 2 months due to water damage · Infant Needs: 34 · Stock Box: 703 Zion Rock Food Pantry (10230 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53224) · Opened January 21st, 2017 StreetLife Community Ministries · Served around 100 homeless individuals each week with a hot cup of coffee, sandwiches, new winter boots, jeans, tennis shoes, and a smile. Working together to connect the disconnected. Totals: · Household: 18,243 +StreetLife · Individuals: 51,497 +StreetLife Course of Action: Open additional site in high need area The need for our program, specifically our newest pantry Zion Rock, is great and can be measured both in the perseverance it required to open Zion Rock’s doors, and by looking at the neighborhoods this pantry serves. We were able to determine the great need for Zion Rock based on the latest research from Hunger Task Force, which identified 53223, 53224, and
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53225 as underserved pockets of poverty. For 53224, studies show the unemployment percentage, black population percentage, and foreign-born percentage are all significantly above state average. In 2012, the average yearly income was only around 40,000. Beyond Zion Rock, the two closest food pantries to this location have both closed in the last year due to aging volunteers. Yet the need is so great, we have worked with Zion Rock Missionary Baptist Church for over two years to open this pantry navigating new partnership and building permits. Course of action: Provide Choice Pantry Model In our commitment to continue to serve our community with dignity and respect, we have switched all of our pantries to a Choice Pantry model over the last year. After quickly filling out paperwork, community members are escorted with a co-shopper through a Choice Food Pantry. The amount of food allotted is based on Hunger Task Forces packing a bag strategy of 3-5 days of food per household. As an organization, we have gone beyond minimum required (3 days) and typically our households are offered options for 5 days of food. Previously, we handed clients pre-packaged bags of food, but in our current Choice Pantry process, we attempt to maintain dignity in a very humbling process by inviting our users to shop the pantry. Friedens has been positioned to make a difference in the community it serves. With a 39-year history, we are committed long-term to this community until justice has been brought and no one is in need of such a basic necessity such as food. As Friedens is a member agency of United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, we are held to high standards and, as such, participate in their Outcome Based evaluation process. Information is solicited from repeat guests, and Friedens has shown to meet the needs of 81% of our clients with 3-5 day supply of food during their last visit. Essentially, this outcome is crucial to the success of our program because it embodies our mission. The growth of our operations is also a testament to our serving clients in a dignified and respectful manner. In surveying our clients, we have found that over 55% of our clients had to either skip meals or eat less because they were short of food in the last 30 days. With the help of the food that our clients received, 60% of our clients were able to use some of the money normally budgeted for food to cover other expenses. Fifty percent (50%) of clients then used the funds they saved to help pay rent and 15% used it to cover utilities. We continually evaluate the needs of our clients and connect them with community resources to help meet those needs, with our primary objective to serve the 51,000 plus individuals who depend on us to help meet their basic need of food. Catherine Draeger-Pederson Executive Director
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Churches & Pastors/Contacts of the Southeast Association (Information as of April, 2017) Church Name City Primary Contact Membership Brookfield Congregational Church UCC Brookfield Rev. Laura J. McLeod 321 Trinity UCC Brookfield Rev. Jan Doleschal 165 Brown Deer United Church of Christ Brown Deer Rev. Greg Young 38 Plymouth Congregational UCC Burlington Rev. Bob Wang 274 Salem UCC (Wayne) Campbellsport Rev. Ruth Hansen 86 United Christian Church Campbellsport Rev. Paula N. Anderson 32 St Pauls UCC (Erin) Colgate Rev. Glenn A. Danz 177 Congregational UCC Delavan Rev. Deborah Jean Howland 265 Emmanuel UCC Dousman Rev. Nansi Hawkins 132 First Congregational UCC East Troy Ms. Lois Buchholz 25 First Congregational UCC Elkhorn Rev. Scott C. McLeod 158 Community Church of Fontana UCC Fontana Rev. Ruth I. Costello 172 Raymond Community Church UCC Franksville Rev. Manda R. Stack 98 St Martins UCC (Fillmore) Fredonia Dan Noennig 53 First Congregational UCC Genoa City Rev. Jennie E. Swanson 91 Our Saviours UCC Germantown Rev. Tara Tetzlaff 115 St John UCC Germantown Rev. Tara Tetzlaff 128 Pilgrim UCC Grafton Rev. Ashley Nolte 733 Community Church UCC Greendale Rev. David J. Gaeth 443 Emanuel UCC Hales Corners Rev. Bill Utke 337 St Johns UCC Hartford Rev. James Schleif 55 First Congregational UCC Hartland Rev. Peter St. Martin 81 New Hope UCC Jackson Rev. Jim Hill 198 New Horizon UCC (Farmington) Kewaskum Rev. David L. Schlieter Jr 138 Peace UCC Kewaskum Rev. Eric Kirkegaard 555 First Congregational UCC Lake Geneva Rev. David J. Strang 99
St Pauls UCC Menomonee Falls Rev. Jim Gorman 185
St Johns UCC Merton Rev. Mary Jane Huber 119 Bethel-Bethany UCC Milwaukee Rev. Tim Perkins 225 Christ Church UCC Milwaukee Rev. Daniel James Stark 201 Grace United Church of Christ Milwaukee Rev. Dr. Reno D. Wright 75 Plymouth UCC Milwaukee Rev. Andrew Warner 355 Zion UCC Milwaukee Andre Pirtle 200 First Congregational UCC (Genesee) Mukwonago Rev. Peter St. Martin 72 Mukwonago United Church of Christ Mukwonago Rev. Teresa M. Howell-Smith 49 First Congregational UCC Oconomowoc Rev. Dr. David J. Schnepf 448 First Congregational UCC Port Washington Rev. Jeff Suddendorf 416 St Johns UCC Random Lake Rev. Ann M. Utke 132
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St Peters UCC Saukville Rev. Craig Modahl 208 Faith UCC Slinger Rev. Sharon R. Stier 131 St Johns UCC Slinger Rev. James Schleif 98 Somers Community UCC Somers Rev. Kathy Gloff 148 First Congregational UCC South Milwaukee Rev. Tom and Debbie Payden 295 St Luke's UCC South Milwaukee Rev. Beth Abbott 204 Redeemer UCC Sussex Rev. Kathryn Rust 345 Calvary Congregational UCC Twin Lakes Rev. Judith Adams Wang 118 Union Grove Congregational UCC Union Grove Rev. Manda R. Stack 75 Immanuel UCC Walworth Rev. Roger Harris 71 First Congregational UCC Watertown Rev. Stephen W. Welch 397 Evangelical & Reformed UCC Waukesha Rev. Bob Gross 443 First Congregational UCC Waukesha Rev. Brittany Barber 249 Calvary Memorial UCC Wauwatosa Rev. Erik Koepnick 73 Immanuel UCC West Bend Rev. Richard Vincent 405 Williams Bay Congregational UCC Williams Bay Rev. Jean M. Wallenfang 152
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SE Association Moderators, Association Ministers, & Annual Meeting Locations
Year Moderator Minister Location 1963 Charles W. Smith Mt. Tabor UCC, Milwaukee 1964 Charles W. Smith St. Paul's UCC 1965 Charles W. Smith Dr. Paul C. Kehle E & R UCC, Waukesha 1966 Dr. Harry W. Baumer Rev. Roy Alberswerth Fellowship Community Church 1967 Dr. Harry W. Baumer " Zion UCC 1968 Dr. Harry W. Baumer " Immanuel UCC, West Bend 1969 Mr. Weir McQuoid " Fellowship Community Church 1970 Rev. Trent Rockwell " Plymouth Congregational UCC 1971 Rev. Trent Rockwell " First Congregational UCC, Oconomowoc 1972 Rev. Trent Rockwell " Peace UCC, Kewaskum 1973 Mr. Victor Palmer " St. Mark’s UCC 1974 Mr. Victor Palmer " First Congregational UCC, Elkhorn 1975 Rev. William Frank " First Congregational UCC Watertown 1976 Rev. William Frank " First Cong. UCC, Port Washington 1977 Mrs.Louise Natzke " Trinity UCC ,Brookfield 1978 Mrs.Louise Natzke " Zion UCC, Milwaukee 1979 Rev. Walter Olsen " First Congregational UCC, Delavan 1980 Rev. Walter Olsen " Friedens UCC, Milwaukee 1981 Mr. Peter Geszvain " First Congregational UCC, Waukesha 1982 Mr. Peter Geszvain " Greendale Community UCC
1983 Rev. Richard Williams Rev. Robert Horst Plymouth Congregational UCC
1984 Rev. Richard Williams " Somers UCC, Somers
1985 George L. Sandstrom " Immanuel UCC, West Bend 1986 George L. Sandstrom " First Congregational UCC, Oconomowoc 1987 Rev. James Liebnow " Grand Ave. Cong, UCC, Milwaukee 1988 Rev. James Liebnow " St. Paul's UCC, Menomonee Falls 1989 Mrs. Nancy Milkint " Cedar Lake Homes, West Bend 1990 Mrs. Nancy Milkint " Community UCC, Fontana 1991 Rev. Russell Knoth " Faith UCC, Milwaukee 1992 Rev. Russell Knoth " First Congregational UCC, Hartland 1993 Mrs. Pat Stanford " Cedar Community, West Bend 1994 Mrs. Pat Stanford " Zion UCC, Milwaukee 1995 Rev. Mark Stahlhut " First Congregational UCC, Delavan 1996 Rev. Mark Stahlhut " First Congregational UCC, Watertown 1997 Shirley Birholz Rev. Thomas Benz New Hope UCC 1998 Shirley Birholz " Calvary Memorial UCC, Wauwatosa 1999 Rev. Tom Payden " Calvary UCC, Twin Lakes 2000 Rev. Tom Payden " Emmanuel UCC, Dousman 2001 Ms. Jeanne Mantsch " St. Peter's UCC, Saukville
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2002 Ms. Jeanne Mantsch " Plymouth UCC, Milwaukee 2003 Rev. James Burd " Redeemer UCC, Sussex 2004 Rev. James Burd " Raymond Community UCC, Franksville 2005 Ms. Sue Perschon " St. John's UCC, Merton 2006 Ms. Sue Perschon " Emanuel UCC, Hales Corners 2007 Rev. Manda Stack " St. Luke’s UCC, South Milwaukee 2008 Rev Manda Stack Rev. James Burd Plymouth Cong. UCC, Burlington
2009 Trinaka Jamison-Finger " E & R UCC, Waukesha
2010 Trinaka Jamison-Finger Rev. Karen E. King Emmanuel UCC, Dousman
2011 Rev. Don Niederfrank (served till 10/01/2011) Cedar Community, West Bend
2012 Rev. Don Niederfrank Rev. Kent Ulery, ACM Zion UCC, Milwaukee
2013 Dick Betts " First Congregational UCC, Oconomowoc 2014 Dick Betts " First Congregational UCC, Elkhorn 2015 Rev. Bridget Flad " New Horizon UCC, Kewaskum 2016 Rev. Dale Stohre Rev. Jane Anderson, ACM Community Church UCC, Greendale 2017 Gene Detert " Trinity UCC, Brookfield
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Ordination Anniversaries/Church Anniversaries
Ordination
Ordination
Name Date
Name Date
60 Years
30 Years Rev. Robert Horst 9/29/1957
Rev. Nansi Hawkins 10/27/1987
Rev. Sharron St. John 1/1/1987
55 Years Rev. Helmut David Flegel 1/1/1962
25 Years
Rev. Gerald O'Connor 6/10/1962
Rev. Glenn Danz 6/21/1992
Rev. Franz Rigert 10/18/1992
50 Years Rev. Howard Bowman 1/1/1967
20 Years
Rev. Ricardo Broach 5/27/1997 45 Years
Rev. Joan Kay 7/13/1997
Rev. Glen Halbe 6/25/1972
Rev. Ann Utke 2/1/1997 Rev. Steven Hecky 6/4/1972
Rev. Andrew Warner 10/26/1997
Rev. Russell Knoth 6/11/1972 Rev. Robert Meyer 6/1/1972
15 Years
Rev. Mary Davies 3/10/2002
40 Years
Rev. David Schlieter 11/17/2002 Rev. Laura Loving 11/20/1977
Rev. Karen Steffens 2/17/2002
Rev. Donald Niederfrank 5/29/1977 Rev. Thomas Payden 6/5/1977
10 Years Rev. Robert Ullman 6/19/1977
Rev. Teresa Howell-Smith 10/28/2007
Rev. Lisa Schmatzhagen 10/14/2007
35 Years
Rev. Gloria Van Houten 11/11/2007 Rev. Susan Cripe-Benzon 10/1/1982
Rev. Jan Doleschal 5/23/1982
5 Years
Rev. Beverly Davis 5/19/2012
Mukwonago United Church of Christ Mukwonago 45 Years St Luke's UCC South Milwaukee 110 Years Community Church of Fontana UCC Fontana 130 Years Emmanuel UCC Dousman 130 Years Salem UCC (Wayne) Campbellsport 160 Years First Congregational UCC Hartland 175 Years Our Saviours UCC Germantown 175 Years
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Financial Reports
2018 Proposed Budget
Southeast Association of UCC 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION 2015 Actual
2016 Actual
2017 Budget
2018 Proposed
Budget
Difference (2017 / 2018)
INCOME: Support - Current $45,704.28 $48,361.00 $48,838.50 $46,638.00 (2,200.50)
Support - Prior 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Support - Future 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Operating Fund Reserves 2,501.81 2,628.00 6,214.50 7,926.00 1,711.50 Total Income $48,206.09 $50,989.00 $55,053.00 $54,564.00 (489.00)
2018 Projected Support - 10,364 members @ $4.50 = $46,638.00 from churches & est 2017 yearbook
EXPENSES: Administration Common Services $11,479.00 $11,159.00 $10,853.00 $10,364.00 (489.00)
Communication Manager 765.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 0.00 Office Expenses 75.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Meeting Expenses 0.00 775.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Administration $12,319.00 $12,934.00 $12,053.00 $11,564.00 (489.00)
Teams Administrative Team $1,811.63 $2,269.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 0.00
Church & Ministry Team 2,303.48 2,333.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 Faith & Formation Initiatives 1,243.25 110.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 Camp & Lay Scholarships 4,536.73 6,057.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 Mission Team 400.00 1,390.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 Total Teams $10,295.09 $12,159.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 0.00
Ecumenical Friedens Inner-City Ministry $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 0.00
Guest House 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 Interfaith Conference 16,000.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 0.00 Pastoral Counseling Service 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 (4,000.00) Total Ecumenical $27,000.00 $23,000.00 $27,000.00 $23,000.00 (4,000.00)
* * Responses & Initiatives ($1,408.00) $2,896.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 4,000.00
TOTALS $48,206.09 $50,989.00 $55,053.00 $54,564.00 (489.00)
** Note: Potential Requests for Responses & Initiatives May Be Funded Out of Reserves
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2018 Proposed Budget Explanation
2018 Proposed Budget Explanation ADMINISTRATION $11,564.00
The expenses under this section include those for the Administrative Team and Office.
The Administrative Team expenses are primarily expenses used for the Annual meeting of the Association and real estate taxes for the New Mexico property bequeathed to the Association.
Common Services are for those incurred such as telephone, internet, communication, postage, supplies, copier, etc. provided at $1.00/member by the WI Conference UCC Office on behalf of the SE WI Assoc. UCC.
RESPONSES & INITIATIVES $4,000.00
Responses and Initiatives provides funding to meet the needs of the Association and churches as they arise, such as conflict resolution in a congregation or provide seed money for new initiatives/teams. $4,000 has been designated to the Manual on Ministry.
TEAMS $16,000.00
Teams provide funding for the work of the Association, scholarships for campers and the laity and missions.
The Church and Ministry Team also oversees the Designated Student Aid fund which can be used to provide aid for Seminary Students.
The Mission Team is charged with interpreting, reflecting and connecting the Biblical, theological and spiritual bases of mission.
ECUMENICAL $23,000.00
Provides funding for the work of the Southeast Association in Ecumenical settings.
Total 2018 Proposed Expenditures $54,564.00
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Budget & Operating Report (for the year 2016)
Southeast Association of UCC
Budget & Operating Report
For the Year 2016
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION Actual Budget Variance
INCOME:
Interest Income $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Support - Current $48,361.14 $50,215.50 $1,854.36
Support - Prior 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Support - Future 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Operating Fund Reserves 820.00 3,543.50 $2,723.50
Total Income $49,181.14 $53,759.00 $4,577.86
2016 Projected Support - 11,159 members @ $4.50 = $50,215.50
EXPENSES:
Administration:
Administrative Team (including annual meeting exp.) $2,268.66 $2,000.00 ($268.66)
Common Services 11,159.00 11,159.00 $0.00
Meeting Expense 775.00 0.00 ($775.00)
Communication Manager 1,000.00 1,200.00 $200.00
Continuing Ed 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Sabbatical Leave 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Total Administration $15,202.66 $14,359.00 ($843.66)
Responses & Initiatives $2,896.06 $0.00 ($2,896.06)
Teams:
Church & Ministry Team $2,332.96 $5,000.00 $2,667.04
Faith & Formation Team 110.00 1,000.00 $890.00
Camp & Lay Scholarships 6,056.98 5,000.00 ($1,056.98)
Mission Team 1,389.74 1,400.00 $10.26
Total Teams $9,889.68 $12,400.00 $2,510.32
Ecumenical:
Friedens Inner-City Ministry $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00
Guest House 2,000.00 2,000.00 $0.00
Interfaith Conference 16,000.00 16,000.00 $0.00
Pastoral Counseling Service 0.00 4,000.00 $4,000.00
Total Ecumenical $23,000.00 $27,000.00 $4,000.00
Unallocated Expenses: 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Total Expenses $50,988.40 $53,759.00 $2,770.60
TOTALS ($1,807.26) $0.00 ($1,807.26)
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Balance Sheet and Summary of Restricted Funds
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment TO: Southeast Association Churches Motion to the Southeast Association of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ to Amend and Modify Section C.2 c. and d. of the Constitution as follows: C. Association Teams 2. Team Members and Functions c. The Church and Ministry Team (Section C-5 below) may have 12 elected members, with representative numbers of women and men, clergy and lay, elected to 3-year terms, 4 terms expiring each year, with each member eligible for a maximum of 2 terms or 6 years on the Team. d. The Education and Mission Teams ( Sections C-6 and C-7) each have 9 elected members, with representative numbers of women and men, clergy and lay, elected for 3-year terms, 3 terms expiring each year with each member eligible for a maximum of 2 terms or 6 years on each Team. Other Teams, formed and recognized by the Administrative Team and the Association, must have at least 3 active members.
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