Congregational Meeting Finance Update

On May 2nd our congregation had one of our annual meetings. The primary business of this meeting was to elect new leaders for our community. However, our council also took this opportunity to provide a financial update and propose a capital expenditure. 

Finance Committee recommendation
​for good stewardship of finances

As part of their commission to lead us in good stewardship of God’s gifts, the finance committee of CGS took a look at what God has given us and made a plan for the stewardship of these gifts in our common mission. 

The committee presented this plan to council in January of 2021 and the council affirmed the plan for CGS in the coming year. 

The council has been working with the finance committee and property committee to assess the most urgent or necessary project that are needed to create a campus that can serve our congregation and community. Much to no one’s surprise, they identified the need to replace the plumbing in the kitchen and restrooms. 

The age of the building, the construction of this area of the property, and the lack of architectural drawings or records of these facilities has presented the first hurdles of the project. Therefore the council (in consultation with the committees) proposed a contract with an architect to provide the necessary design that must precede construction planning and pricing. 

Our congregation voted to contract with the architect for $36,972. These plans will include all the necessary elements for future projects and will finally fill in the gap of information that has been missing from CGS for so many years. 

Since our congregational meeting we have found that the payments for this service will be made in monthly installments over the duration of the contract. 

The council is immensely grateful for the vision of our finance team in this stewardship plan. As we discussed in the initial presentation, God gives us the gifts for proclaiming, welcoming, and serving if we only have the courage to step out and use them. This year, as we emerge from a period of pandemic-induced rest, we are alight with the Spirit’s fire for how God will make new life through us. 

We are also grateful for the recommendations of builders, the feedback on necessary repairs and improvements, the diligent and relentless work of the property committee and volunteers, and the leadership of Skye thus far. Without their commitment and care, these mountains wouldn’t move. 

If you have a desire to get more involved with the stewardship of our resources, including but not limited to our offerings, tithes, and property, please reach out to any member of council or staff who have the ability to connect you with people who are looking for partners in this ministry.

For a look at the financial report that was presented at the congregational meeting,
click here.