Sackville Pastoral Charge Annual Report 2020-21

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TableofContents

OurMembershipandStatistics 2OurLeadershipandGovernance 3

Minister’sReport 3 PastoralChargeChair’sReport 6

Notere:MinutesofSPC2020meetings 7

OurCommitteesandGroups 8 WorshipandSanctuary 8

MusicatSPC 9

MinistryandPersonnel 10

ParentsandTots 10

CircleofCare 11

OurPropertyandFinances 12 MethodistBuryingGroundReport 12

RockportUnitedChurch 13

AndersonSettlementUnitedChurch 15

SPC2020BalanceSheet,IncomeStatement,andNotesFinancialReviewLetterfromVisionsUnitedfor2019&2020AppendixI:SPCDraftBudget2021-22

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Our Membership: 2020 MemberswelcomedtoSackvilleUC:BytransferandProfessionofFaith: SarahPoirier June21,2020 RoganZanPorter June21,2020MembersremovedfromSackvilleUC:ThroughDeath: ColinArchieMcCabe Jan252020

Carson,JamesEdward Feb3,2020Read,AliceArabella July27.2020 Hanson,PeterWeldon July31,2020 Harper,WayneFranklin Sept10,2020Richards,Susan Nov18,2020

MarriagesPerformed:

PaulaJoanneSearsandBernardGeraldConroy January11,2020ChadAllenGaleandJaceyCarolKelly July18,2020StephanieMorganQuinnandJamesGrantWard October3,2020

BaptismsPerformed: JaydenJaneLynnNovak Feb23,2020Funerals,Memorials,andGravesideServicesRegistered: DateofDeath: DateofFuneral:Carson,JamesEdward Feb3,2020 Feb7,2020Allen,WalterAmosAlbert July27,2020 July30,2020Read,AliceArabella Feb13,2020 Aug22,2020Pauley,StephenOrland May13,2020 Sept10,2020Ward,RichardAlbert Oct3,2020 Oct7,2020Zoellner,AlexanderFrederick Nov10,2020 Nov14,2020Ross,AnnBradley(MacNaim) Oct31,2020 Nov14,2020Estabrooks,ColinBrent Nov19,2020 Nov25,2020

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Our Statistics: 2020

TotalSackvilleUCConfirmedmembers:329(Resident–181;Non-resident–148)UpperSackvilleUCConfirmedmembers:33(Resident-23;Non-resident-10)TotalHouseholdsunderpastoralcare:173Totalnumberoffinanciallysupportinghouseholds:79

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Our Leadership and Governance: Minister’s Report

Minister’s2020Report:SackvillePastoralCharge

Greetings(fromsixfeetaway),AtJennie’sinsistenceIhavefinallyputfingerstothekeyboardinanattempttoofferareportoftheunprecedentedyearthatwas2020…unprecedentedinrespecttothechangesitbroughtuponourdailylivesasindividualsandascommunitiesoffaithandunprecedentedinthedegreeoffaithfulnessandtrustthatwasdemonstratedbysomany.Webegan2020steppingforwardinthecontinuedjourneyofbeingcommunityandsharinginministrytogether.Christmashasbeenatimeofdeepconnectionandblessing,abudgetforthePastoralChargehadbeencrafted,annualmeetingsforeachcongregationandthePastoralChargewereset,Lenthadjustbegunandthen…asaresultofCOVID-19,thedecisionwasmadetocancelin-persongatheringsbeginningwiththePIEDaycelebrationandSundayGatheringsasofMarch15th.Andweallbegantopivot...togatheringonline…andmaybeyou,likemanyothers,arealittlewearyofallthepivoting?Istartedofferingmid-weekvideomessagesanddoingpastoralphonecallsasIbegantolearnmorethanIeverwantedtoknowaboutbandwidth,IPaddresses,OBS,live-streamingandscreenresolutionsvs.outputresolution.JennieandIsluggedthroughLentwrestlingwithTheBigQuestionsusingmyiPhoneandMacBooktopostservicestoFacebookLiveoverasometimessketchywifisignal..andyouinyourfaithfulnesscontinuedtoshowup–evenwhenthesignaldroppedorthesoundwasoutofsyncwithourmovinglips!AspecialthankyoutoEdwardKnuckleswhosharedhisgiftofmusicwithusonthosefirstSundayswhentherewereonlythreeorfourofusallowedinthebuildingatatime.Also,ahugeshoutouttoAnnePiriewhoallowedmetoliveinherin-lawsuitefrommid-Marchthroughtomid-April.Anne’sgenerousityallowedmetofocusonprovidingministrytothePastoralChargeandthepatientsatthetwoMonctonHospitalsduringtheearlydaysofthepandemic–andnothavetoworryaboutborderrestrictions.Thankyouaswelltothosewholeftmegiftsoffood,beveragesandbookstopassthetimewhileIwasawayfrommyfamily.TheeventsofHolyWeekandEasterSundaywereallcelebratedonlineaswebecameevermoreadeptatusingtechnologyandvariousplatformslikeZoomandFacetimetoconnectwitheachother.AndonEasterSundayaftertheservice,Imovedbackhome.Bythistimewe’dgraduatedtoabluenetworkcablethatsnakedfromtheofficeouttotheentrancehallwayandintothesanctuaryandwe’dmovedtousingOBSasameanstosharetheslideimagesratherthansimplypointingthecamera(stillmyiPhone)atthescreenonthewall.

P a g e |5BytheendofMay,likemanyothers,Iwas,Hanginginthere…Barely–andstillyoureceivedmysometimeawkwardattemptsatdrivewayandtelephonepastoralvisitsandshowedupeachSundayonFacebookLive,creatingcommunityasyousoughttosupporteachanotherintheseunprecedentedtimes.ItwasaroundthistimethattheRev.CarolynRushtonbegantoshareinleadershipwithusonSundaymorningsasameanstoofferanonlinepresencetotheBaieVerte,TidnishBridge,PortElginPastoralCharge.Thisarrangementservedtoallowmeoccasionstofocusonthetechnologyandironingouttheeverpresentinternetgremlins.Italsoallowedustopre-recordservicesfortheSundaysofJulyandAugustinadvance.Somehaveasked,whydidn’twesimplypre-recordallourservices?Well–toputitsimply,thereisnothingsimpleoreasyaboutpre-recordinganythingbecauseanythingthatget’srecordedforpostinglaterrequiresediting!Hoursofediting…andwheneditingone’sownefforts…oneisneversatisfied.Also,therewasatheologicalprincipleatwork:thatofcommunion–ofbeingtogether,ofbeingcommunityinthattimeandspaceinwhatevermeanswecould.ByJulywehadanAtlanticBubbleandSackvilleUnitedhadcompletedtheinstallationofanewPTZ(pan/tilt/zoom)cameraandtheadditionalsoundandnetworkequipmentnecessaryformoreefficientandreliablelive-streaming.And,thankstoyourunderstandingandsupport,likemanyofyou,IwasabletoenjoyextendedperiodsoftimewithfamilythatI’dnotbeenabletobewithduringtheearlydaysofthepandemic.Thefallbroughtadditionalworkandcreativityasweproducedvideostoassistpeopleinconsideringwhatitwouldbeliketoreturntoin-personSundayGatheringsatUpperSackvilleUnitedonSeptember28thandSackvilleUnitedonOctober4th-inthemidstofacontinuingpandemic.Andevenaswereturned,wecontinuedtolive-streamtheSundayGatheringatSackvilleUnitedviaFacebookLive–thankfullysoasbyOctober10thwewerebackintheOrangeLevelofRecovery.ThePreacher’sHelpGroupbeganmeetingviaZoomandeffortsweremadetoofferopportunitiesonlineforconnectionandcommunity:www.psalms.comandCommunityandConversationviaZoomtonameacouple.Inallourdecisionmakingweattemptedtobesensitivetotherealitythatfolkhad/havevaryingdegreesofcomfortinrespecttogatheringin-personandwestrivedtoassistpeopleinbeing“presenttoeachotherratherthanjustpresentwitheachother”.Throughoutthefall,couplesgotmarried.Newpeoplejoinedourcongregations.FolksfromasfarawayasOntario,AlbertaandBritishColumbiajoinedusregularlyonSundaymorningviaFacebookLiveandSackvilleUnitedbegantoexploreapartnershipwithEnsembleMoncton.Myrecollectionisthatwewereunabletogatherin-personlessoftenthanwe’dhoped.Astheleaveschangedandfellaroundus,wemovedfromYellowtoOrangeandbacktoYellowforAdventandbyLittleChristmas(akaEpiphanySunday)wewerebackinOrange.TheExecutivesofeachCongregationfaithfullywrestledwiththeseeminglyconstantchangestothelevelsofrecoveryandthevariousshadesofYellowandOrangethatcasttheirglowonour

P a g e |6effortstousherinChristmasthroughtheseasonofAdvent.Intheend,outofanabundanceofcaution,weoptedtonotgatherin-personuntiltherewasareturntotheYellowLevelofRecovery–andgatherforthefinalSundaysofAdventandonChristmasEvewedid–bothin-personandonline!Inspiteofallofthesecolourchangesandthechallengesthatthispandemichasbroughttoourownindividuallives,theSackvillePastoralChargeanditstwocongregations,UpperSackvilleUnitedandSackvilleUnited,havebeenaconstantcommunityofcarefortheirmembersandfriendsandforthelargercommunity!Iamhonouredtoshareinministrywithyou.

Faithfully,

LloydBruceBAMDiv

Minister,SackvillePastoralCharge

Our Leadership and Governance: Chair’s Report

Chair of Sackville Pastoral Charge 2020 Annual Report

Members: Chair - Jane Braedley

Secretary SPC & SUC Executive – Lois Hicks

Chair SUC Executive – Janet Hammock

Treasurer SPC & SUC Executive Council - Chrystal Schipper-Everill

Treasurer USUC Executive Council - Gayle Keyes

Chair USUC Executive Council (acting) – Kyle Wells

Secretary USUC Executive – Nettie Wells

Rev. Lloyd Bruce

Owing to the pandemic, the SPC Council met once last year by Zoom. The main purpose of that

meeting was to discuss proposed changes to the percentage allocations from SUC and USUC to the

overall budget of the SPC. This had been a motion from the SPC 2018 AGM. The percentage

allocations have remained the same or with slight changes for a number of years. This discussion

was necessary in order to finalize the SPC budget for 2019. These discussions were difficult, as

many financial discussions are, especially with the added stress of a pandemic and meeting by

Zoom. The SPC Council decided to enlist the assistance of the regional minister Rev. Kendall

Harrison to facilitate a conversation with the members of the SPC Council to improve its’ function

and the relationships within. It has taken a number of months to receive a report and set up

another meeting. Due to the pandemic and changes in the colour phases for Zone 1, we have not

been able to meet so this work is ongoing.

P a g e |7In response to the pandemic and the requirement to have standard guidelines for in person

worship, the SPC Council was asked to form a Reopening Planning Committee. This committee was

made up of Jane Braedley, Anne Pirie, Jerry Hicks and Jane Robertson. This committee met several

times, considered an abundance of information and set out guidelines for each point of the SPC to

adhere to in reopening and offering in person worship. Due to the unique natures of each point of

the SPC, the operationalizing of these guidelines was left to each Executive Council.

The JNAC document has not yet been loaded to Church Hub. This has taken a back seat to other

concerns of the SPC Council.

A SPC AGM was not held for 2019 due to the pandemic. At recent regional meeting on how to

offer AGMs during COVID we must have one for both 2019 and 2020 by the end of June 2021.

Therefore, we are still within the provisions set out by our regional governing body for calling

AGMs during this unprecedented time.

Respectfully,

Our Leadership and Governance: Minutes of Pastoral Charge Meeting Owingtothepandemic,therewasnoannualmeetingforSackvillePastoralChargeheldin2020.

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Our Committees and Groups: 2020

Worship and Sanctuary Committee 2020 Annual Report

Committee members: Jane Braedley

Rev. Lloyd Bruce

Jennie Del Motte

Miranda Forstall

Janet Geier

Jane Robertson

Over the past year the Worship and Sanctuary Committee has met on three occasions – two in

person and one by Zoom. These meetings revolved around ideas for worship, the liturgical

seasons, the celebration of communion and requests for pulpit supply. Although the committee’s

work has been limited this last year, they have done what they could to support Lloyd and Jennie

in providing meaningful worship during these challenging and unprecedented times. Jennie and

Lloyd have been creative, resourceful and techno whizzes in their provision of on-line services,

taped services and in person services when able.

Rev. Caroline Rushton teamed up with Lloyd and Jennie until it was deemed safe for congregations

to worship in person. This had the added benefit of each minister providing the other with

vacation coverage. Lloyd and Jennie as well have taped services beforehand so that no pulpit

supply has been necessary.

The Advent and Christmas season had a different look this year with a combination of services

having to be offered on-line and in person. It was capped however by a traditional Christmas eve

service in the USUC sanctuary.

The Worship and Sanctuary Committee is grateful as well for the dedication of Lloyd and Jennie to

weaving prayers, music, reflections together each Sunday that resonates with the weekly

lectionary and message. The committee would like to recognize the additional workload this past

year has placed on them.

Respectfully,

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Music at SPC 2020 Annual Report It’s been an interesting but not unrewarding year within our Pastoral Charge! Prior to March, we

welcomed soloist Adele Marsland who helped on occasion to assist Jennie in leading music while

her voice was at its most damaged, particularly at Upper Sackville. The SUC choir continued to

share in weekly anthems and in leading congregational singing with all of their usual flair and style,

including choreography by Margaret Tusz-King and occasionally the inclusion of Harris on guitar!

With the restrictions brought about by the pandemic our weekly music-making has changed quite

a bit. In April we welcomed Ed Knuckles to our online pastoral charge services, and he and Jennie

would sing and lead musical worship together. As well, the SUC, under my leadership and budding

editing skills, created 3 different “virtual anthems” as well as a series of “choir of Jennies” virtual

anthems for Advent.

Throughout the summer and into the fall we welcomed Chris Meaney as our sound technician and

consultant for our online pastoral charge services, who assisted us in becoming (relatively) self-

sufficient with our sound streaming technology, which is now run by Jennie via an iPad at the

piano. We are grateful to Chris for his expertise, enthusiasm, and availability.

Lastly, I want to thank Rev. Lloyd for his dedication to learning and adapting to the various

technological changes and troubleshooting that have made up a large part of his (and my) work

this year. I continue to anticipate that the changes that we have made this year out of necessity

(improved sound equipment, mirror above the piano, livestreaming services) will continue to

provide a new and positive dimension to our worship together moving forward and out of this

pandemic.

I trust that everyone is continuing to “make a joyful noise” from the comfort of their own homes

and look forward to a time when it is once again safe to gather in person in both churches on a

regular basis.

Respectfully submitted by Jennie Del Motte

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Ministry and Personnel 2020 Annual Report

TheMinistryandPersonnelCommitteeofSackvillePastoralChargeisresponsibleforsupportingandoverseeingministrypersonnelandlaystaff.Itstrivestoemploybestpracticesongivingandreceivingfeedback,conductingannualperformancereviews,anddevelopingandmaintaininghealthyministryteams.ThecommitteemakesrecommendationstotheExecutiveoncostoflivingincreasesforsalariesandbudgetitemsforthestructuralneedsoftheminister,suchastravelallotmentandphonecosts.Thisyearthecommitteeconductedannualreviews,openedafileonaworkplaceaccidentwithWorkPlaceNB,andarrangedforChristmasgiftsforstaff.ThecommitteeconsistsofKarenBamfordandShirleyHopkinsfromSackvilleUnitedChurchand,until24February2020,BerniceMcMasterfromUpperSackvilleUnitedChurch.WearethankfulforthetimeBernicespentonthecommitteeandappreciatedhermanycontributionstoourwork.

Submitted by Shirley Hopkins

Parents & Tots 2020 Annual Report

Parents & Tots only met in January, February & the first week in March and hasn't met since due

to the Covid 19 Pandemic. The helpers were Margaret Anderson, Stella Dawe, Lynn Estabrooks,

Nicola Keeling, Sandra Sears & myself.

Submitted by Brenda Allen

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Circle of Care 2020 Annual Report In January of 2020 a group of interested people in our congregation gathered in the home of Diane

Fullerton to discuss the forming of a Circle of Care group to respond to needs in our church family

for support during health crises or times of grief. Specifically, the group members wanted to assist

by preparing and delivering meals on a temporary basis (either daily or a few times per week) and

possibly also by running errands as needed .

The initial group of committed and compassionate cooks numbered eight people. But, as the year

progressed and needs became known, others in the congregation volunteered to participate in

Circle of Care meal preparation. All told, in 2020, 30 suppers and 30 school lunches were lovingly

prepared and delivered by 16 creative cooks.

These are the numbers we can count, but the true numbers are unquestionably higher because, in

addition to the Circle of Care team, other individuals in our church community have quietly been

preparing meals and dropping them off to those who might benefit from a little extra

encouragement and practical support.

Thank you to all those who gave of their time, ingredients, and cooking skills, those known and

those unknown. To request support from the Circle of Care team or to let us know of an

opportunity to be of help, simply contact the church office.

Submitted by Ruth Buckinger

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Our Property and Finances: 2020

Methodist Burying Ground Report 2020

Terry McMaster worked very hard at the Methodist Burying Ground on cleanup day this past year.

It is a huge job to clear leaves and broken limbs from this site and the Pastoral Charge would like

to thank Terry for all his hard work in 2020. He did tell me had help from his wife Bernice and we

extend our thanks to her as well.

A tombstone, from this cemetery, that was found in the baby barn at this site of the downtown

cemetery in 2018, has not yet been re-installed . Hopefully this installation will occur in 2021. A

good map indicates were this stone should be in the cemetery.

Submitted by Phyllis Stopps

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Rockport United Church 2020 Annual Report

TheRockportUnitedChurchwasunabletoholdservicesduring2020duetotheCovid-19pandemic.Thelawnwaskeptmovedandliabilityinsurancewaspaid.Therewasaslightincreaseinthefeethisyear,from$175to$200.Wecheckedonthechurchbuildingfromtimetotime.Thereisnothingelsetoreport.Wearehopingthatwewillbeabletogetbacktosomethingmorenormalas2021progresses.

Submitted by Nancy J. Read, Trustee

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Rockport United Church 2020 Annual Financial Report

Balance on Hand January 1, 2020 $7314.33

REVENUE:

Collection – church services

Donations & memorials $190.00

Fundraising

Miscell. (bank interest) $0.69 $190.69

EXPENSES:

Minister/Lay Preacher

Minister’s Travel Expense

Worship supplies/expenses

Insurance $200.00

Building supplies/expenses

Miscell. (bank charges/advertising) ($200.00)

YEAR-END BALANCE $7305.02

GAIN $116.11

RBC Account $7201.41

Cash on Hand $103.65

Penny round down ($0.04)

Grand Total $7305.02

All balances as of December 31, 2020

Submitted by Nancy J. Read, Trustee

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Anderson Settlement United Church Annual Report 2020

Sadly,asaresultofthepandemic,AndersonSettlementdidnothavetheopportunitytoholdanyservicesduring2020.Hopefully2021willbringmorepossibilitiesforworshipandcommunitysharedtogether.

SubmittedonbehalfofKyleWells

byJennieDelMotte

AndersonSettlementUnitedChurchIncomeStatement

ForYearEndedDecember31st,2020Revenue GeneralDonations $60.00 MemorialDonations $95.00TotalRevenue $155.001Expenses LiabilityInsurance $300.00 CounterChequeFee $2.00TotalExpenses $302.00ExcessofExpendituresOverRevenue(147.00)Notes:

1. The revenue is understated by approximately 0.40 cents, due to a couple bank statements having

not been received by the treasurer at the time of the report. This amount is negligible, and an

adjustment will be made in the future.

NettieA.Wells,Treasurer

Sackville Pastoral Charge2020 Income Statement

Actual 2020 Budget 2020REVENUE

Congregations' ContributionsSackville United Church Contributio 83,144.95 86,076.00 Upper Sackville Contributions 13,212.35 12,021.00 TOTAL Congregations' Contributtions 96,357.30 98,097.00

TOTAL REVENUE 96,357.30 98,097.00

EXPENSE

SALARIESMinister's Salary 58,887.00 58,187.00 Minister's Travel and Education 4,524.91 5,720.00 EI Expense 1,198.88 1,321.80 CPP Expense 2,898.00 1,800.00 Church Pension Expense 5,299.80 5,119.08 Other Benefits (Gr.Ins, EAP, RCP) 3,945.48 2,610.72 Pulpit & Pastoral Care Supply 0.00 1,300.00 Minister's Phone Expense 780.00 780.00 Total Minister 77,534.07 76,838.60 Patoral Charge Guest Musicians 1,480.00 1,000.00 Total Pastoral Charge Guest Music 1,480.00 1,000.00 Secretary's Salary 6,318.00 7,998.00 EI Expense 139.74 163.00 CPP Expense 299.82 150.00 Church Pension Expense 546.75 0.00 Vacation Pay 0.00 200.00 Bookkeeping 0.00 290.00 Total Secretary 7,304.31 8,801.00 WorkSafe NB & ADP 1,049.53 400.00 TOTAL SALARY COSTS 87,367.91 87,039.60

Office Occupancy Expenses : Phone and Internet 1,650.18 1,700.00 Office Occupancy Subtotal 1,650.18 1,700.00 TOTAL OFFICE OCCUPANCY 1,650.18 1,700.00

OTHER EXPENSESUCC Allocations New Model 5,311.00 5,311.00 SPC - Miscellaneous & Worship 329.00 525.00 Total Assessment & Committee Expense 5,640.00 5,836.00 Office Administration & Postage 1,817.09 3,400.00 Advertising 88.33 175.00 Total Admin. Expense 1,905.42 3,575.00 Loan Interest and Bank Fees 106.50 150.00 Copyright Protection 476.25 375.00 Website Maintenance 153.00 0.00 Total Misc.Expense 735.75 525.00 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 8,281.17 9,936.00

TOTAL EXPENSE 97,299.26 98,675.60

NET INCOME -941.96 -578.60

TRANSFER OF ASSETS*HST rebate 255.97

*these assets do not appear on the income statement in Simply but were used as part of operating funds in 2020

Sackville Pastoral ChargeBalance Sheet at Dec 31, 2020

ASSET

CURRENT ASSETSOperating Acct. Royal Bank 3,030.05

HST Recoverable 106.96

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,137.01

TOTAL ASSET 3,137.01

LIABILITY

TOTAL LIABILITY 0.00

EQUITY

EQUITYRetained Earnings 4,078.97

Current Earnings -941.96

TOTAL EQUITY 3,137.01

TOTAL EQUITY 3,137.01

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 3,137.01

Notes on 2020 Financial Statements Sackville Pastoral Charge

The many changes that came with 2020 surprisingly did not have a significant impact on either the income or expenses of the Pastoral Charge. Although each congregation was impacted in different ways, only a few small changes in spending patterns are worth noting.

1. Pulpit Supply: The lack of any expense for 2020 in pulpit supply is thanks to the generosity of Rev. Lloyd and Rev. Carolyn Rushton (along with singer Ed Knuckles), who volunteered of their own time to prepare and pre-record summer services.

2. Office Supplies: This line item was significantly under budget for the year, owing mainly to the lack of expense in paper and ink used to print weekly bulletins.

3. Prior Period Adjustment for 2019 rolled into 2020 Earnings: A prior period adjustment of $84.90 from 2019 has been rolled into retained earnings for 2020.

4. Copyright Protection: The increase in what is usually a stable amount is as a result of the purchase of a copyright license for podcasting, an expense which will continue as long as services are streamed/broadcast online.

5. HST Rebate 2019: an HST rebate of $313.21 was accidentally omitted from the 2019 income statement. As this was a transfer of assets used as part of operating funds, this number does not affect either the income statement or balance sheet as presented. The 2020 HST rebate can been seen at the bottom of the current year income statement.