A Message From Our Council

July 23rd, 2010

As a result of the congregation’s May 23rd vote to terminate our ELCA affiliation, we have entered into a constitutionally required minimum ninety day consultation period prior to a second vote. According to our constitution, C6.05.c., “The bishop of the synod shall consult with this congregation during a period of at least 90 days.”   Rocky Mountain Synod Bishop Bjornberg has requested two items for the consultation: 1) an open meeting for conversation with the congregation and 2) receive materials that have been sent to the congregation relative to this decision.
 
After the May 23rd vote, and in several conversations and forums leading up to the first vote, the council promised discernment activities. We have held two forums and an invitation to an LCMC information forum at Bethel Lutheran was extended to members. Following is the time line for our remaining activities during this minimum ninety day consultation period:

  • Wednesday, August 11th, 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall - An open meeting for conversation with ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod Bishop Bjornberg. All members are invited.

  • August 13th-15th – Distribute to members – via email and in mail boxes - the matrix of five “affiliations” and the characteristics that members identified as most important. The “affiliations” are:

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), independent Lutheran, Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC), Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), and North American Lutheran Church (NALC).

  • Sunday, August 22nd, following the second service, in the fellowship hall – informational meeting to answer questions about the matrix of affiliations and characteristics.
  • Sunday, September 12th, following the second service, in the sanctuary – special congregational meeting to pre-select an affiliation for Faith Lutheran to join in the event that the second vote confirms the first vote to terminate our relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This will be a simple majority vote.
  • Tentative, depending on schedules - An information meeting with leadership from the alternative church affiliation selected during the September 12th meeting.
  • September 26th - following second service in the sanctuary – Second vote on ELCA synod affiliation. 

Please contact a member of council with any questions or concerns.  Current council members are:

 Chris Olsen, President
 John Brown, President-Elect
 Paul Eakins, Treasurer
 Kay Moen, Financial Secretary
 Jody Davidson, Member-at-Large
 Chris Dunbar, Member-at-Large
 Jody Lawson, Member-at-Large

RECAP OF THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 11:35 a.m. by Mark Scott.  Quorum was met with 56 members present.  Nathan Heimer provided a devotion from Genesis and a prayer.  All council, staff and ministry team reports were presented.  Motions were made and seconded for approval.  All were passed unanimously.

Council presented a resolution to change our fiscal and electoral year to a calendar year and extend the term of council members by six months, with the exception of the president as this position cannot be extended and is filled by the president elect.  This was motioned for approval, seconded and passed unanimously.  Chris Olsen steps up as president to serve through December 31, 2010.  John Brown was elected president-elect and will serve through December 31, 2010 and will step up to president on January 1, 2011.  All other council members will remain in place through December 31, 2010.  A congregational meeting will be held in October or November for the election of new officers for the 2011 calendar year.

Another resolution was presented to adopt a 6-month budget to bridge the gap created by the change to a calendar year.  This budget was motioned and seconded for acceptance, and passed unanimously.

Nathan Heimer provided closing prayer.

We adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

Please note that the full meeting minutes will be provided in the July newsletter. 

The annual report is posted on the bulletin board in the church office.  Hard copies of the annual report are also available in the church office.
    -Dawnee

AND THE NOMINEE IS….?

Council has activated the nominating committee to begin the recruitment process for candidates for the various elected positions needing to be filled in 2010-2011.  The nominating committee consists of Kerry Timm, Don Griffin, Ric Miles, and Stu Bailey.  The positions that need to be filled are:

  • President elect                                                         April 2010– April 2011*

    *then serves as President                                April 2011– April 2012

  • Treasurer                                                                  April 2010– April 2012,
  • Council at Large                                                        April 2010 - April 2012
  • Council at Large                                                        April 2010 - April 2012
  • Financial Review Committee member                         April 2010 - April 2012
  • Endowment Team                                                     April 2010 - April 2012
  • Endowment Team                                                     April 2010 - April 2012
  • Nominating Team                                                      April 2010 - April 2012
  • Nominating Team                                                      April 2010 - April 2012
  • Congregational Rep to the Preschool Advisory Board    April 2010 - April 2012

 


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    If you would like more information about Simply Giving, or are ready to sign up today, contact  Dawnee Harbach in our church office (303) 688-3476 to receive an enrollment form. You can also download an enrollment form by going to www.Thrivent.com. Mail or drop off your completed enrollment form to the church office today!

FAQ’s   

Council President:

Mark Scott

 President Elect:

Chris Olsen		 Financial
Secretary:

Kay Moen		 Council At-Large:

Jody Davidson
Jody Lawson
Chris Dunbar
Financial Review Committee:

Joel Block
John Janke		 Nominating Committee:

Ric Miles
Kerry Timm
Don Griffin
Stu Bailey		 Representatives to the Synod Assembly:

John Brown
Jeri Brown
Rebecca Clark-Boll		 Endowment Foundation:

Dave Stephens
Steve Reichenbach

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  • Can I stop the withdrawals if I need to? Yes, you can stop or change the withdrawals at any time. Change orders take approximately 4-5 business days to process.
  • Do I have to be a Thrivent member to participate? No. This program is available to anyone in the congregation.
  • Will Thrivent use or sell my contact information for purposes of solicitation? Absolutely not.