TRANSCONA MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents

MINISTERS’ REPORT ............................................................................................................... 1

COUNCIL MEMBERS ................................................................................................................ 2

TEAM MEMBERS ...................................................................................................................... 3

ROLL OF HONORARY ELDERS ............................................................................................... 4

66TH ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2019 ........................................... 5

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MAY 5, 2019 .......................................................................... 8

CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 ............................................ 10

IN MEMORIAM ......................................................................................................................... 12

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ................................................................. 13

ADMINISTRATION AND SHARING TEAM .............................................................................. 14

MINISTRY AND PERSONNEL TEAM ...................................................................................... 15

2019 ANNUAL REPORT: REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE.................................... 16

TRUSTEES REPORT............................................................................................................... 17

BUILDING AND PROPERTY TEAM......................................................................................... 18

YOUTH POINT PERSON ......................................................................................................... 19

LEARNING TEAM .................................................................................................................... 21

MONTHLY BOOK GROUP ....................................................................................................... 22

WORSHIP AND WELCOME REPORT FOR ANNUAL MEETING ........................................... 22

UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW) ......................................................................................... 23

FINANCIAL STATEMENT - UCW ............................................................................................ 24

TMUC BREAKFAST GROUP ................................................................................................... 25

THE CHANCEL CHOIR ............................................................................................................ 26

THE CARILLONS ..................................................................................................................... 27

NURSERY ROLL ...................................................................................................................... 27

JUST CHRISTMAS .................................................................................................................. 27

OUTREACH TEAM .................................................................................................................. 28

GIFTS OF GRACE STREET MISSION (SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP) ................................. 29

MESSY CHURCH .................................................................................................................... 30

HOUSE GROUPS .................................................................................................................... 31

TRANSCONA FOOD BANK ..................................................................................................... 32

TRANSCONA FOOD BANK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ................................... 35

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS .......................................................................................................... 36

CAUGHT IN THE ACT CO. ...................................................................................................... 37

CAUGHT IN THE ACT CO. FINANCIALS 2019 ....................................................................... 38

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN ................................................................................................... 39

OFFERING ENVELOPE REPORT ........................................................................................... 39

2019 TMUC STATISTICAL REPORT ....................................................................................... 40

TMUC IN THE COMMUNITY ................................................................................................... 41

Radisson School Breakfast Program ..................................................................................................... 41

Children’s Choice Nursery School ......................................................................................................... 41

Girl Guides of Canada: Annual Report of the 155th Guide Unit .......................................................... 41

The Transcona Council For Seniors ....................................................................................................... 42

TMUC ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ......................................................................................... 44

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MINISTERS’ REPORT A conversation of area ministers posed a reflective comment: “When you are considering the significance of a congregation’s ministry, ask yourself if the wider community would miss the church if it weren’t there.” Recently, following a Transcona Council for Seniors Meal Program, two of the diners walked through Yale Hall that was set-up for the next day’s Food Bank. There was stuff piled high everywhere. With a glance around, one diner declared, ‘This church does a lot of things’, then after a pause, ‘That’s good!’. Without a doubt, the ministry of Transcona Memorial would be missed. This church community lives a generous spirit of love and grace with the community … and that’s good! Within this annual report you will find a glimpse of TMUC’s ongoing life story – a story of being a good neighbour and a partner in the community. It is the story of ‘All are Welcome’ – a story of God loving through people of this faith community who celebrate faith in worship and in care and in sharing our building with others. It is the story of creative expressions of music, performance, crafts, and meals. It is volunteers and staff working together to declare God’s love in all we say and do. There are many stories not specifically told in these pages – stories of people supporting one another, of people discovering a new sense of identity, of hopes rekindled, of tears and laughter shared, of children smiling as they peek out from behind a pew or wave from a window! We celebrate our stories and the faith that binds us together. We celebrate that each of us is a beloved child of God and our part of the story matters. We are blessed by the awareness that a fragment of God lives in each of us. And, we reach out and bless others by acknowledging the fragment of God in everyone else. So, enjoy the story…and let’s continue to do and to be a lot of things in 2020…because that’s good. Respectfully submitted, In love and in Christ, Carol and Jeff

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COUNCIL MEMBERS

Audrey Lumsden Past Chair

Chair Elect Vacant

Susan Copeland Secretary

Don Heinrichs Treasurer

Vacant Youth Member-at-Large Rev. Carol Fletcher Team Minister

Rev. Jeff Cook Team Minister

Sylvia Jansen Learning Team Representative

Susan Sebastian Outreach Team Representative

Shelley Schau Worship and Welcome Team Representative

Terry Johannson Administration and Sharing Team Representative

Terry Cousins Building and Property Team Representative

Laura Fraser-Schau Ministry and Personnel Team Representative

Alan Gershuny Prairie to Pine Region Representative

Mary Thiessen UCW Representative

Michelle Lamoureux House Group Coordinator Representative

Ken Wilkie Board of Trustees Representative

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TEAM MEMBERS

LEARNING TEAM Sylvia Jansen Deanna Howard Michelle Lamoureux Brenda LeBeau (staff)

OUTREACH TEAM Susan Sebastian Shirley Bird Holly Hill Alan Gershuny

WORSHIP & WELCOME TEAM

Shelley Schau Crystal Schau (staff) Annette Hay (staff) Sheila Reid Elaine Trochim Dan Trochim Noreen Hochkievich Laura Fraser-Schau (adjunct)

ADMININSTRATION & SHARING TEAM

Terry Johannson Donna Hadaller Jackie Sedor Cynthia Ostapyk (corresponding member)

BUILDING & PROPERTY TEAM

Terry Cousins Bob Kirkhope Marcel Van Eerd Tony Proskie Cheryl Thomas Brenda Wood Harvey Hochkievich Stephen McKendry-Smith Blaine Rougeau

MINISTRY & PERSONNEL TEAM

Laura Fraser-Schau Karen Ilchena Colleen Thompson (adjunct resource person)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ken Wilkie David George Wally Stoykp Errol Hendricks Cynthia Ostapyk Julia Brooks Jim Lewis Rev. Carol Fletcher

UCW Cathie Morgan-Matula

HOUSE GROUP COORDINATOR

Michelle Lamoureux

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Alan Gershuny

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ROLL OF HONORARY ELDERS

We celebrate the ministry shared with this congregation by those named by the TMUC Council as Honorary Elders. They have shared and continue to share many gifts with

us.

Barrie Brooks Julia Brooks John Cochrane Iris Collett Harry Craig Trudy Darichuk Joan Davidson Laurence Desautels Darrell Fierheller Margaret Fierheller Peter Frejuk Joan Garner Pearl Greenaway Errol Hendricks Harold Hughes (deceased) Alma Jennings Len Kancer Carol Kirkhope Joan Knisley Audrey Lielke (deceased) Gorma MacDonald Joan Merrick Lionel Merrick Beth Newell Vern Peterson Dorothy Ross Donald Schau Bonnie Scott Fran Senior Merlin Shoesmith Wally Stoyko Ben Thiessen Mary Thiessen Nola Wilkie Ken Wilkie Ken Young

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66TH ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2019 1. Call to Order: The 66th Annual Congregational Meeting of Transcona Memorial United

Church was held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 with Chairperson Audrey Lumsden presiding. The meeting was called to order at 11:15 am. She welcomed everyone to the meeting and indicated that there is a silent bake auction with proceeds to the Building Fund. She thanked everyone who helped set up for the meeting and the donations of food. There were 75 members and adherents in attendance: Audrey Lumsden, Adrian Measner, Lynn Measner, Laura Fraser-Schau, Linda Sidorow, Murray Sidorow, Joan Buckingham, Linda Antymis, Terry Cousins, Colleen Thompson, Gwenn Hewitt, Michael Hewitt, Edna Walker, Ann Hill, Lorraine Walton, Alan Gershuny, Lionel Merrick, Joan Merrick, Nello Altomare, Sharon McLaughlin, Sandy Rougeau, Blaine Rougeau, Wally Stoyko, Vicky Low, Bob Kirkhope, Brenda Wood, Carol Kirkhope, Merlin Shoesmith, Frank Favoni, Carol Favoni, Barry Hoeppner, Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner, Alma Jennings, Crystal Schau, Shelley Schau, Harvey Hochkievich, John Fraser, Alexander Fraser-Schau, Marg Craig, Harry Craig, David George, Jim Lewis, Ken Wilkie, Gail Purcell, Joyce Nykoluk, Rod White, Pat Ross, Shirley Morrison, Shirley Chervinski, Breanna Drennan-Bilyk, Cathy Drennan, Merle Van Mackelberg, Joan Garner, Barb Korb, Brian Anema, Amy Wood, Roy Bergson, Carol Bergson, Cindy Ostapyk, Kim Clermont, Don Heinrichs, Virginia Heinrichs, Brenda LeBeau, Marcel Van Eerd, Tina Van Eerd, Cathie Morgan Matula, Bonnie Scott, Shirley Stovin, Vivian Meyer, Barrie Brooks, Julia Brooks, Mary Thiessen, Mave Dickson, Karen Ilchena, Susan Copeland. Also in attendance were Rev. Carol Fletcher and Rev. Jeff Cook. Regrets: Michelle Lamoureux

2. Appointment of Secretary for the Meeting MOTION: Moved by Brenda LeBeau/Wally Stoyko, “That Susan Copeland be appointed the secretary for this annual meeting.” CARRIED.

3. Speaking and Voting Privileges

MOTION: Moved by Terry Cousins/Cindy Ostapyk, “That all members and adherents in attendance shall have speaking and voting privileges at this 66th Annual Meeting.” CARRIED.

4. Approval of Minutes

MOTION: Moved by Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner/Pat Ross, “That the minutes of the 2018 Annual Congregational Meeting dated March 4, 2018 and the Congregational Meetings dated June 10, 2018 and November 4, 2018 be accepted as printed.” CARRIED.

5. Celebration of 2018 Audrey Lumsden highlighted some of the activities of the past year, including the foundation work and new sump pumps. She welcomed Jeff Cook back.

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Laura Fraser-Schau, chair of the Ministry and Personnel Committee, then presented a tribute to our staff – Lynn Measner and Laurie Chudley, retired office administrators, Gwen Hewitt, the new office administrator, Annette Hay and Crystal Schau, music directors, Cheryl Jackson and Lynn Mavins, accompanists, Brenda LeBeau, Youth Point Person, and the ministers Jeff Cook and Carol Fletcher. Gwen Hewitt was thanked for preparing the annual report. Audrey Lumsden then reviewed the annual report. She noted that it was the last Winnipeg Presbytery report. She stated that we were fortunate to have so many volunteers and acknowledged the work that was accomplished by the Building and Property Team. Bonnie Scott indicated she had additional information sheets on the Gifts of Grace Street Mission. Correction to Statistical Report – Removed by Death number should be 21. MOTION: Moved by Shelley Schau/Brenda Wood, “That we accept pages1-4, 11-43, and 48-50 of the Annual Report.” CARRIED.

6. Financial Results for 2018

Barry Hoeppner reviewed the financial statements on pages 44 to 46 of the annual report. He noted that $50,000 of the surplus in the General Fund last year was moved to the Building Fund. We received $116,000 in donations for the Building Fund which was down from previous years and had the additional cost of $91,000 for the skinning of the church foundation walls. The cash balance in the Building Fund is $54,791. We were able to make additional payments on the mortgage. In the General Fund, the offerings were down but the income from the dinner theatre and other fund-raising events was very good. Expenses were up from the previous year. Jeff Cook returned from disability leave in July. We had a surplus of $18,715 at year end. MOTION: Moved by Barry Hoeppner/Adrian Measner, “That the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2018 be approved.” CARRIED.

7. Appointment of Auditor MOTION: Moved by Frank Favoni/Terry Cousins, “That the Exchange Group be retained as auditors for the 2019 fiscal year.” CARRIED.

8. Looking to the Future

2019 Dinner Theatre – Harvey Hochkievich, the new producer, noted that 86% of the tickets to the dinner theatre have been sold to date. He provided a synopsis of the play, “The Clock Struck One”. Volunteers are needed and the sign-up sheets are available. The dates are April 25-28, 2019. Messy Church Update - Carol Fletcher advised that four scholarships of $1,000 each were offered through the Ministry Fund for the Messy Church International Conference to be held in London, England in May 2019. Michelle Lamoureux, Gail Purcell and Breanna Drennan-Bilyk received scholarships. They also received scholarships from the National

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UCW. Breanna and Gail Purcell spoke about their involvement in Messy Church and their excitement in attending the conference. Messy Church will be held here on March 15, 2019, Good Friday at 11:30 am and May 31, 2019. Renovation Project Financial Update – information was provided in the financial report.

The meeting broke at 11:50 am for the Silent Auction. The meeting reconvened at 12:00 noon and the names of the highest bidders for the items were read. 9. Approval of Proposed 2019 Budget

Adrian Measner reviewed the proposed Budget for 2019 on pages 46-48. He noted that there have been changes since the budget was prepared. The Budget for the General Fund projects a deficit of $47,000. He stated that the assumption was that there would be two ministers. He also noted that we now have a renter for the extra space and he hoped that we would have a more normal year for building expenses. With Jeff Cook requesting a change to his call to half-time effective July 1, 2019 we are now looking at a deficit of $22,560. In 2020 we would be in a positive situation if everything remains the same. For the Building Fund, no major expenditures are expected. He also noted that the congregation has made $975,000 in donations. The Ministry Fund includes the Benevolent Fund and has special rules for accessing the funds. The money for the scholarships and the sound system are coming from this fund. MOTION: Moved by Harvey Hochkievich/Barry Hoeppner, “That the proposed Budget for 2019 be accepted.” CARRIED.

10. Nominations

Harvey Hochkievich advised that a letter of resignation from the Trustees was received from Gorma MacDonald. MOTION: Moved by Jim Lewis/Cindy Ostapyk, “To receive the resignation of Gorma MacDonald from the Trustees.” CARRIED.

Harvey Hochkievich advised that both the Chair and Vice-Chair positions were open.

Merlin Shoesmith/Mary Thiessen nominated Cathie Morgan Matula as Vice-Chair.

There being no further nominations, Cathie Morgan Matula was elected Vice-Chair following a show of hands. Harvey Hochkievich noted that Adrian Measner, Barry Hoeppner and Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner had finished their terms on the Administration and Sharing Team and they were thanked for their work. People are especially needed on the Administration and Sharing Team as well as the Chair of Council. All teams could use assistance. A short discussion was held on how Council meetings would be chaired. Harvey Hochkievich, as outgoing Past Chair, was thanked for his service.

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11. House Groups

Carol Fletcher noted that Michelle Lamoureux is the House Group Co-ordinator. People are needed to fill leadership positions in the groups.

Audrey Lumsden thanked everyone for their support. Audrey Lumsden, Susan Copeland and Don Heinrichs were thanked. 12. Motion to Adjourn: by Terry Cousins/Amy Wood, at 12:20 pm. It was noted that Carol Fletcher and Jeff Cook have been with Transcona Memorial United Church for 30 years, having been called in 1988. 13. Closing Benediction: Rev. Carol Fletcher and Rev. Jeff Cook. ________________________________ _______________________________________ CHAIRPERSON (Audrey Lumsden) SECRETARY (Susan Copeland)

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MAY 5, 2019 A congregational meeting was held in Yale Hall on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The meeting was called to order by the Chair Audrey Lumsden at 9:00 am. The meeting was called to approve the change to the call of Reverend Jeff Cook from full time to half time, as requested by Rev. Jeff Cook. PRESENT: Audrey Lumsden, Pam Smith, Cathie Morgan Matula, Mary Thiessen, Carole Young, Ken Young, Laurie Desautels, Val Cale, Alan Gershuny, Nello Altomare, Pat Ross, Crystal Schau, Tom Pinchbeck, Dot Frater, Shirley Chervinski, Keith Jewell, Geri Jewell, Vicky Low, Iris Collett, Marg Fierheller, Gwen Hewitt, Michael Hewitt, Marlene Shannon, Laura Fraser-Schau, Iona Brazeau, Merlin Shoesmith, Joan Knisley, Jim Lewis, Murray Sidorow, Frank Favoni, Carol Favoni, Julia Brooks, Barrie Brooks, Judy Hare, Peggy Watts, Esther Reid, Ann Hill, Bill Blaikie, Anne Hruda, Edna Walker, Marie Day, Doreen Drewlo, Dorothy Fife, Sheila Reid, Virginia Heinrichs, Don Heinrichs, Shirley Bird, Karen Ilchena, Lori Plischke, David George, D. Greene, Sandra Scrymgeour, Joyce Nykoluk, Norine Hockievich, Harvey Hochkievich, Alma Jennings, Gail Matheson, Jean Sodomlak, Mave Dickson, Vivian Meyer, Linda Sidorow, Bonnie Scott, Brenda LeBeau, Norma Hinds, Cindy Ostapyk, Stephen McKendry-Smith, Susan Copeland, Wally Stoyko. Rev. Kristin Woodburke, Region Liaison, attended on-line. OPENING PRAYER: Rev. Kristin Woodburke Audrey Lumsden, Chair of the Ministry Profile Team, presented the Ministry Profile of Transcona Memorial United Church that was prepared as required by the Prairie to Pine Region Pastoral Relations. The documents were reviewed by the Council at a meeting held on May 1, 2019 and approved for presentation to the congregation.

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MOTION: Moved by Wally Stoyko/Terry Cousins, “That adherents and members can vote.” CARRIED. MOTION: Moved by Alan Gershuny/Pat Ross, “That we approve the Transcona Memorial United Church Ministry Profile documents.” CARRIED. MOTION: Moved by Laurie Desautels/Frank Favoni, “That the call to Carol Fletcher to fill the full-time ministry position be affirmed.” CARRIED. For the half time position, questions were raised on whether the figures were based on half time, what duties are included in the half time job description and concerns about not having seen the documents that were to be approved. MOTION: Moved by Terry Cousins/Anne Hruda, “That a call be issued to Jeff Cook to fill the half time ministry position, according to the terms of employment:

• The call will begin on July 1, 2019

• Half time employment: 20 hours per week

• Salary Schedule:

No Manse included. Minimum Compensation Salary up to and including Category F-14+ for Cost of Living group 3: $30,542

• Additional Salary above minimum:

21% (Will continue to apply to increment and cost of living increases)

• Telephone budgeted at $720 per year

• Continuing Education and Learning allowance: $708 per year

• Minimum three weeks of study leave in each pastoral year

• Five weeks of vacation per year.

• Minimum of three consecutive months of sabbatical leave after five

consecutive years of service to the pastoral charge

• Travel expense reimbursement at $0.40 per KM

• TMUC’s ADP #J3AE” CARRIED.

Rev. Kristin Woodburke left the meeting at 9:25 am. Rev. Jeff Cook joined the meeting at 9:25 am. CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE Financial Report - Audrey Lumsden advised that because we do not have a full committee, the financial information was not ready. The information will appear in the announcement sheet. Prairie to Pine Region Meeting: The annual meeting of the new region is being held in Brandon on June 13-16, 2019. MOTION: Moved by Laura Fraser-Schau/David George, “That Alan Gershuny be a representative from Transcona Memorial United Church to the Prairie to Pine Region Meeting to be held June 13-16, 2019.” CARRIED.

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Copies of the TMUC Profile and detailed job descriptions would be available after the meeting for those who wish to have a copy. MOTION TO ADJOURN: by Ken Young/Wally Stoyko, at 9:30 am.

CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 The meeting was held in the sanctuary immediately following the service of worship. Chair Audrey Lumsden called the meeting to order at 10:55 am. Susan Copeland was secretary. PRESENT: Audrey Lumsden, Mave Dickson, Vivian Meyer, Joan Garner, Bonnie Scott, Pat Ross, Shirley Morrison, Carole Young, Ken Young, Alma Jennings, Laura Fraser-Schau, Ken Wilkie, Terry Cousins, Cindy Schmuland, Linda Antymis, Bob Kirkhope, Carol Kirkhope, Karen Ilchena, Emily Ilchena, Frank Favoni, Donna Hadaller, Cheryl Thomas, Jocelyn Vann, Stephen McKendry-Smith, Dorothy Ross, Dorothy Frater, Iris Collett, Susan Sebastian, Shirley Bird, Cathie Morgan Matula, Nan Hominick, Dan Trochim, Elaine Trochim, Edna Walker, Esther Reid, Peggy Watts, Carol Sabatowski, Ed Sabatowski, Jim Lewis, John Cochrane, Cindy Ostapyk, Frank Apperley, Ev Apperley, Sherrill Greenaway, Richard Greenaway, Shelley Schau, Marion Weightman, Barb Lamoureux, Sylvia Jansen, Ewen Wood, Brenda Wood, Julia Brooks, Barrie Brooks, Breanna Drennan-Bilyk, Terry Johannson, Sheila Reid, Dorothy Fife, Carrie McLaughlin, Sharon Jensen, Bonnie Books, Marie Day, Joan Knisley, Marg Fierheller, Val Cale, Keith Jewell, Geri Jewell, Virgina Heinrichs, Marg Craig, Harry Craig, Ted Firman, Vicky Low, Gail Purcell, Jim Sesak, Shirley Chervinski, Marlene Shannon, Sylvia Berg, Joyce Nykoluk, Lee Powell, Iona Brazeau, Dave Brown, Midge Barry, Don Barry, Adel Compton, Linda Boyd, Shirley Stovin, Anne Hruda, Dennis Hruda, Susan Marohn, Merle Van Mackelberg, Adrian Strutinsky, Garnet Dunn, Alan Gershuny, Crystal Schau, Carol Favoni, Bernadette Romance, Helen Riha, Gail Matheson, Annette Hay, Cheryl Jackson, Donna Hnatiuk, Doreen Drewlo, Norma Hinds, Judith Hare, Sandra Scrymgeour, Brenda Berger, Elaine Drewry, Marcel Van Eerd, Merlin Shoesmith, Carl Berger, Don Heinrichs, David George, Harvey Hochkievich, Susan Copeland. Also present were Rev. Carol Fletcher and Rev. Jeff Cook. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Harvey Hochkievich reported that we have one nomination for the Administration and Sharing Team – Terry Johannson. He advised that this team requires more members. Other teams also require members. MOTION: Moved by Harvey Hochkievich/Ken Wilkie, “That Terry Johannson be elected to the Administration and Sharing Team.” CARRIED. STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: Terry Johannson reported that the Stewardship Campaign for 2020 is now underway and envelopes are in the back for members to pick up. TRUSTEES REPORT: Cindy Ostapyk advised that the Casera Credit Union mortgage for the renovations has been paid off. The trustees are looking to pay $10,000 towards the United Church Loan. There is currently $20,000 in the Building Fund but some funds should be kept for any unforeseen events.

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REUSABLE BAGS FUNDRAISER: Breanna Drennan-Bilyk provided information on a fundraiser selling reusable bags. The bags will sell for $10 each or three for $20. She showed a sample and outlined the look of the bags to be ordered. Sheets were circulated for people to indicate the level of interest in order to determine the number of bags to order. MORDEN’S CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER: Sheila Reid provided information on the Morden’s fundraiser. Order dates are November 12 and December 2, 2019. Order forms are available. CAUGHT IN THE ACT DINNER THEATRE: Harvey Hochkievich advised that the dinner theatre will be held April 23-26, 2020 with the play, “Borrowed Time”. Ticket sale date will be February 22, 2020. MESSY MURDER MYSTERY EVENING: The event will be held on November 23, 2019 and tickets are available. Harvey Hochkievich also advised that people are needed to shadow the producer, director and other people that support the dinner theatre with the view to take over the positions at some time. QUIZ NIGHT UPDATE: Bonnie Scott advised that $2,547 was raised at the Quiz Night and everyone had a good time. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ________________________________ _______________________________________ CHAIRPERSON (Audrey Lumsden) SECRETARY (Susan Copeland)

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IN MEMORIAM

Jesus said:…I am the Resurrection and the Life. Those who believe in me, though they die, yet shall they live,

and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.

Angela Christine Stephen

George Thomas Seymor Stewart

Brian Hunter

Dale Chad Allen Smith

Janet Louise Berry

Paulina Fisher

Carl Drabik

Douglas Arnold Hicks

Emily Raya Marsch

Verna Bernice Kruchak

Nestor Gylywoychuk

Virginia Lee Andrews

Eleanor Marino

Kathleen Lynn Mathae

Danny Michael Dilay

Margaret Marie Cooper

Audrey Grace Lielke

Lynda Matilda Kalupar

Lois Carter

Maureen Sheldon

William Frank Jennings

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL We are called to be the Church:

to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in Creation,

to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil,

to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope (A New Creed)

2019 has come and left us. It is time once again for the TMUC annual report and preparation for our 67th Annual meeting, to celebrate and reflect what our TMUC congregation has accomplished over the past year and to look toward with vision towards our future in this ever-changing world. The TMUC Council serves as an important part of our congregational governance structure, including the policies and procedures in the functioning of the life of our congregation. As well as leadership, we work hard at managing the affairs of our TMUC Congregation. Our Council also works hard at being good stewards of our financial resources as well as the time and talents of many dedicated to the life and work of TMUC. Many responsibilities are carried out by the dedicated volunteers who serve as part of Council as well as the various committees whose members meet separately to plan and work on so many projects that help make TMUC a special place. We also work in conjunction with the Trustees on more significant items pertaining to the church and congregation. To the members of council, a special thank you for your time and input. The beginning of the New Year brought a change to us in terms of ministry. Reverend Jeff Cook requested a change in his call to part time status. Such was the beginning of dealing with the revised structure changes of the United Church of Canada. With the assistance of Reverend Woodburke from Oakbank United Church, and a number of volunteers from TMUC, a profile update was developed for TMUC and approval provided by our congregation for this change to the Prairie to Pine Regional Conference who in turn gave us their formal approval for the change. With the generosity of our congregation, family, friends, community and corporate donations, we were able to pay off the Casera building loan in June, 2019 with the goal of working towards clearing off the current United Church of Canada loan. I am confident that 2020 will see the end of this loan and a pending celebration. We are called to be the Church in many ways including the gifts given to us including our time, talents and skills and financial as well as material resources. As you will note reviewing the report, that many of the annual events including dinner theatre, Shrove Tuesday, the annual auction, Trivia Quiz night take place because of so many in the congregation who graciously volunteer to ensure that we can carry on our responsibilities here and beyond these walls to the community. A few examples includes the Christmas Hamper Program, the carnation program that takes us out the door and into the community. A special thank you to all who carry out the day to day house group responsibilities including opening and closing the church, welcoming, ushering, reading and serving communion. It is your love and being caretakers of what has come and been given before us that makes us a vibrant place.

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We continue to celebrate and acknowledge the strong leadership of our staff including our Ministerial Team of Reverend Jeff Cook and Reverend Carol Fletcher. Gwen Hewitt supports us as office administrator, and we are appreciative of her efforts. A strong music team led by Annette Hay and Crystal Schau as music directors as well as Lynne Mavins and Cheryl Jackson who accompany the choirs further enhance the much loved music program at TMUC. Brenda LeBeau provides leadership to the Sunday School program as well as Messy Church and Vacation Bible School. We are grateful to Ministry and Personnel for their oversight and support to the staff. As we look forward to the next year, TMUC Council has already discussed an Environmental policy that will be shared with you at the annual meeting, keeping in mind that as part of stewardship and discipleship it is our responsibility for caring for the environment. We will also be looking at reviewing the set up of Council to ensure leadership and viability in terms of congregational governance structure. I am grateful to the TMUC congregation for your support and suggestions, to our Executive and Council for recognizing and attending to the needs of our congregation and wider community, and to the staff for their unwavering support in the day-to-day work and life of TMUC. Sincerely, Audrey Lumsden, Past Chair, TMUC Council.

ADMINISTRATION AND SHARING TEAM

The Administration and Sharing Team’s main purpose is to motivate and educate the Congregation in their responsibility as stewards of time, talent and money. We do this in part by conducting an annual stewardship campaign, developing a budget for the congregation to approve, regularly reporting on our financial situation and engaging an independent financial review at year end. While we do everything we can to keep the congregation informed the ultimate responsibility for the financial well being of the Church rests with the congregation. Our report for the 2019 year is a follows: Financial Reporting: As in prior years, The Exchange Group has been engaged this year to perform the financial review. The year-end was completed in February 2020 and the statements have been provided for review. The congregation was provided financial updates in the third and fourth quarter of the year. We ended the year with a deficit of approximately $7500 (exact number still to be verified at the time of this report being written). As per our historical pattern, givings were especially strong in the fourth quarter, and our financial position was further strengthened in the later half of the year by savings related to one minister moving to part-time effective July 1. We are please to report that congregational support for the Building Fund in 2019 totalled $176,301 allowing us to completely eliminate the mortgage at the Casera Credit Union. Please see the Financial Statements and Trustees report for a complete update on the Building Fund. Rental Contracts: The Children’s Choice nursery revenue was received according to the contract negotiated in 2019. A new tenant, Apex Financial Solutions was found for the 4th floor

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office space. They have recently renegotiated a contract with us extending to January 31, 2021. Charity Return: The 2018 charity Return with the Canada Revenue Agency was filed in February, well ahead of the June 30 deadline. There were no significant issues with the filing. Stewardship campaign: Admin and Sharing completed the Stewardship Campaign in the November, December period. Thank you to our congregation for your continued support both financially and in volunteer hours. Challenges: The past year has been a difficult one for the Administration and Sharing Team, as recruitment to the team was particularly challenging. The team, consisting of Donna Hadaller, Terry Johansson and Don Heinrichs began meeting in October with the support of two trustees. Regular financial reporting has also been a challenge with some resource gaps yet unfilled. Barry Hoeppner and Adrian Measner have been instrumental in supporting the reporting process in the interim. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated. The Council has also been working to address these gaps, and additional committee members will be brought forward for approval at the Annual Meeting. Respectfully submitted by The Administration and Sharing Team

MINISTRY AND PERSONNEL TEAM Annual Report for 2019

The Ministry and Personnel (M&P) Team serve as a “confidential consultative body supporting the pastoral relationship” and our staff as well as being a go-between for our congregation and staff should there be concerns. Our Team for 2019 consisted of Chad Smith, Karen Ilchena, Colleen Thompson and Laura Fraser-Schau. Thank you to all members of the Team for providing the human resources function for TMUC as well as reporting to Council on a regular basis. Sadly we lost our member Chad Smith during 2019. He is greatly missed and we appreciate all his contributions to our team and the life and work of Transcona Memorial United Church. The Team, following guidelines from Presbytery, also has the responsibility of preparing a significant piece of the church’s budget including that of salary, housing and allowances. Pulpit supply arrangements and back-up services during staff vacations and absences (if required) and recruitment and selection for staff vacancies are also part of the Team’s responsibility. 2019 was a busy year for Transcona Memorial United Church, Reverend Carol Fletcher, Reverend Jeff Cook, lay staff and volunteers. TMUC is very fortunate to have strong, dedicated and creative leadership in our team ministry of Carol Fletcher and Jeff Cook. They provide strengths in terms of worship, vision, ongoing planning for our congregation and in representing our church within our community, as well as leadership for TMUC’s staff and volunteers. Supporting our team ministry throughout 2019 were our Office Administrator, Gwen

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Hewitt; our Music Directors, Annette Hay, and Crystal Schau; our accompanists Lynne Mavins and Cheryl Jackson; Youth Point Person and Wedding Coordinator, Brenda LeBeau and backup Wedding Coordinator, Shelley Schau. Reverend Jeff Cook submitted a request to move to a half time position early in 2019. Through a new process, the M&P team along with the Council moved through the steps and paperwork required. The congregation finally met on May 5, 2019 and approved the recommendation from Council to move Jeff Cook to a half time position. The recommendation then went to the Prairie to Pine Regional Council and was approved on May 7, 2019. As of July 1, 2019, Jeff has moved into a half time position while Carol continues in her Full time position. We look forward to the continued team ministry in 2020 and the future. The Ministry and Personnel Team continue to support our ministerial staff on their journeys of continuing spiritual growth and learning. From May 3-5, Carol Fletcher attended the Messy Church International Conference in the UK along with congregational members/Messy Church Volunteers, Brianna Drennan-Bilyk, Gail Purcell and Michelle Lamoureux. Both Carol Fletcher and Jeff Cook attended the Prarie to Pine Inaugural Regional Meeting of the Council from June 13-16 in Brandon, Manitoba. At the meeting, the TMUC Candidate for Ministry, Donald Schau, was ordained as a minister of the United Church of Canada. The M&P Team made arrangements for pulpit supply across the year to lead worship services while our Ministry Team were away on vacation and/or sick leave. Special thanks to: Reverend Peter Denton, Reverend Jack Ballantine-Dickson, Reverend Robert Johannson, and Reverend barb janes. A heartfelt thank you is extended to congregational members and external resources who shared their talents with the TMUC congregation during periods in 2019 when our staff were absent. We are truly thankful and blessed to be part of a congregation consisting of dedicated ministerial, lay staff and volunteers who make valuable contributions to the life and work of TMUC. Respectfully submitted, Laura Fraser-Schau Chair, Ministry and Personnel Team

2019 ANNUAL REPORT: REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE (FORMERLY PRESBYTERY REPRESENTATIVE)

As of January 1, 2019 the United Church of Canada has been under a new governance structure. There are no longer congregations, community ministries, Presbyteries, or Conferences. Instead, we now have communities of faith, and Regional Councils and overseeing all of this is the General Council of the United Church. We are Prairie to Pine Region (Region 5 of 15) and are made up of all of what was Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Conference that is in the Central Time Zone. The Prairie to Pine 2019 Inaugural Regional meeting was held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB on June 13-16,2019.

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https://vimeopro.com/user34375110/prairie-to-pine-inaugural-meeting One of the results of reorganization was that the Region had to apply for interim status as an Affirming Region by submitting an Action Plan and Vision Statement to Affirm United. Full status should result following the 2020 Prairie to Pine Regional meeting. There are also networks and clusters in the reorganized governance. A network is a group based on a theme. Affirm United is a network as is Messy Church. A cluster is a group based on geographic proximity; i.e., the Northeast Winnipeg Ministerial Group. The business of the Region is carried out by the Prairie to Pine Regional Council Executive and Staff between Regional meetings. The next Regional Gathering will be Thursday, May 13 to Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Steinbach, MB. Respectfully submitted by Alan Gershuny

TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees that served Transcona Memorial United Church in 2019 were:

Julia Brooks of 706-1167 Rothesay Street David George of 265 Kildonan Meadow Drive Errol Hendricks of 57 St. Martin Boulevard Jim Lewis of 314 Yale Avenue West Cynthia Ostapyk of 84 Beachside Bay Wally Stoyko of 106 McMeans Avenue West Ken Wilkie of 435 Horton Avenue West Chair, the Reverend Carol Fletcher of 92 Beachside Bay

Of these Trustees, 7 are members of TMUC. In the past year, the Trustees have worked closely with the Council and Teams and are very grateful to these individuals for their work. The Trustees follow the instructions of Council and occasionally make recommendations – essentially, we are all working together for the good of TMUC. The Ministry Fund was used to fund the three scholarships awarded (total $3,000) so that Breanna Drennan-Bilyk, Michelle Lamoureux, and Gail Purcell could attend the Messy Church International Conference in the UK in May 2019. The Ministry Fund was used to upgrade the sound system in the Sanctuary at a cost of $3,910.92. The Trustees worked with the Music staff and the Worship and Welcome Team and the Council to acquire a new electronic keyboard which will be purchased from the Ministry Fund in 2020. We confirm that there is appropriate insurance on the building and its contents and we thank the Administration and Sharing Team for their leadership in this. An inventory of contents is on file and will be updated in 2020.

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Financial Report Mortgage at Casera Credit Union:

• A Mortgage was arranged at CCU on June 23, 2017 for $385,000;

• This was a five-year fixed rate mortgage, amortized for 20 years at 2.54%;

• On June 12, 2019, representatives of the Trustees met with our contact at CCU and competed a transfer from the Building Fund to the CCU in the amount of $119,368.33 paying off the complete balance.

The United Church of Canada Loan:

• The loan at the UCC had a balance of $74,480 on July 12, 2017 when the long-term arrangements were finalized;

• The interest rate is 2% with10-year amortization;

• As of December 31, 2019, the balance on the UCC loan was $ 46,691.30. Building Funds:

• At December 31, 2019 the Building Fund Chequing Account balance was $40.68; and the Savings Account balance was $ 24,578.47.

Ministry Fund:

• At December 31, 2019 the TMUC Ministry Fund balance was $38,676.52.

Term Deposit:

• At December 31, 2019 the Term Deposit balance was $34,412.35. This Term Deposit secures the Line of Credit for TMUC’s General Fund. It earns interest of 2.45% and matures on August 17, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, Carol Fletcher, Chair

BUILDING AND PROPERTY TEAM The Building and Property Committee was busy again this year. Furnace heat exchangers, sound upgrades, landscaping, and lighting upgrade were a few of the projects for the year. In 2020 we are working on reducing our carbon footprint along with other projects as the need arises. Again I am including a list of projects completed in 2019.

B & P Completed Projects, 2019

• Replaced 5 heat exchangers in the furnaces by S&S Electrical, heat exchangers were under warranty.

• Service completed on the Organ in sanctuary

• Furnace cleaned, inspected and passed Fire Dept. certification

• Lights added to front doors over sidewalk

• Sound system upgraded for sanctuary

• Organized B&P File cabinet, set up service list, service manuals, binder for B&P with all information placed in office file cabinet

• New security added to choir room to enable a fire door to the back of church

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• Landscaped southeast property with, edging, stone, shrubs, new sod. Trimmed pine tree

• Cleaned board room and disposed of old items no longer needed

• Painted east furnace room floor and cleaned room

• Put in water outlets on both southeast and southwest property to water lawn/plants

• New remote thermostat in Suthwyn Hall

• Purchased new reserved covers for pews in sanctuary

• Leveled low spots around foundation

• Purchased batter y operated lawn mower and trimmer

• Caulked new steps by sanctuary to keep critters out

• Boiler/back water valve certified and started for winter, a part for the boiler was replaced

• Raised and levelled the stairs at the back of the building

• New printer purchased for Carol

• Lock on Narthex door leading to basement was replaced

• New security chip purchased for longer retention of camera photos

• Ambassador doors replaced opening mechanism for front glass doors

• Opened up doorway between Sunday School room and props room and props room and placed a fire exit sign there

• Cleaned all air conditioner unit filters

• Purchased sprinklers, hose and spray guns for landscaping

• Sold all the green office chairs, cash into building fund

• Pickleball equipment box built and placed in old elevator room, painted and labelled

• Walls under stage were checked for moisture/mold, no mold found. They are now dry and have been cleaned

• Ceiling tile over stove repaired and ceiling fans in kitchen cleaned

• Microphone in Suthwyn Hall repaired

• Cleaned bugs from foyer light fixtures

• Kitchen floor replaced through insurance

• Stairwell by stage cleaned, ceiling replaced, flooring replaced, light fixture replaced and walls/trim painted

• Replaced light (ballasts) in elevator

• Cleaned props room

• Disposed of old furniture in board room, donated/sold

• Platforms built and painted for Christmas trees.

Respectfully Submitted, Building & Property Chair, Terry Cousins

YOUTH POINT PERSON

This past year at Transcona Memorial United Church, I have been lucky enough to serve in the capacity of the Youth Point Person again. I have met many new families over the past year, and welcomed many new children into Sunday School as well as Messy Church.

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Sunday School Sunday School lessons each week usually connect to the sermon or readings in church. Families have been able to share their experiences of church together, allowing for faith-based conversations. Again, there have been approximately 25 children come through Sunday School at various times of the year. New families have joined us, with many 3-5 year olds joining the program. As a benefit, the children who have attended for a while are able to be mentors, sharing their church experiences and knowledge with the newcomers. Each week there has been anywhere from 4-12 children consistently. Extra hands in the way of youth and adult volunteers are always a blessing and often help with the crafts During Lent, Advent and summer is needed. I have been blessed with some helping hands, but am always looking for help on any Sunday! This past year Stephanie Wright and Michelle Lamoureux have been able to facilitate a regular YUCH program at TMUC. There have been approximately 10 youth in grade 5 and up who have been able to have some great faith-based discussions on a variety of topics of interest to them. Messy Church Messy Church is a program that was founded in the United Kingdom. It consists of a bible story, 10-12 crafts and games, a meal prepared and shared together, and of course, worship and singing. TMUC has had another successful year of Messy Church. We have welcomed many new families and had many families return for another year, and the team was able to bring back and implement many new ideas from the Messy Church International Conference in May, 2019. Consistently there have been approximately 60-75 people in attendance. For Messy Easter and Messy Christmas we had just over 90 in attendance. Over the past year we have had a great team assembled to help with the planning, shopping and preparation each month. Vacation Bible School This year Vacation Bible School was held at Transcona Memorial Church. It was for children and youth ages 3-14. We had 29 children in attendance with 3 different age groups running each day. There were 9 adults and 3 youth volunteers this year providing leadership and guidance during worship time, craft and activity time, singing time, and snack. This year was the Theme Share God’s Blessings where we had different subthemes each day including; sea and sky, hearts and hands, songs and silence, teach and tell, and flowers and fields. We looked all around us and saw that we are truly blessed with in this world. I myself feel very blessed to be a part of such an amazing place, working with so many wonderful people. As Sunday School, Messy Church, and other programming has continued to grow, I am very humbled to have these children and youth entrusted to my leadership and care. We have had a lot of fun over the past year and can’t wait to see what this one brings.

Respectfully submitted by Brenda LeBeau

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LEARNING TEAM Learning happens when we are in touch with others. With the Other. With Another. With the New. With the Novel. The TMUC Learning team aims to help us engage with all of these in ways that move us together. Sunday programming: Carol Fletcher, with Brenda LeBeau work to recruit volunteers to lead Sunday morning learning with our smaller people at TMUC, and with Stephanie Wright, Michelle Lamoureux, and friends, for youth programming. We are also engaged constantly in assessing the best approach on Sundays for our young people. Messy Church: We continue to support the amazing team of Breanna Drennan-Bilyk, Michelle Lamoureux, Gail Purcell, and Lynn Richard (with Carol and Brenda and Crystal) that stretch and engage each other, others, and in fact everybody to bring a Christ-centred time involving people of all ages, families, whole and wholesome food, story and creative play, all in a two-hour span. We are extraordinarily grateful for the faithful kitchen crew and the enthusiastic volunteers who support this ministry! The TMUC team is also a core of the planning group for the Canadian Messy Church Conference scheduled for October 2020. And we still need your help, so please ask us! Time and Talent Auction: An incredible amount of engagement with each other and with our community, and terrific help from Carol and Lynn Measner, with a delicious $10 Learning brunch and with all of you from TMUC and a few of our friends, we raised a respectable $8,046 for the General Fund. We are set for 2020 and we count on you being there, nibbling and bidding for beautiful stuff. Vacation Bible School: With St. George’s Anglican Church, once again a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers shared a week of games, crafts, stories and spirituality with a bunch of energetic kids and plan another one for summer 2020. Shrove Tuesday: Also known as Pancake Tuesday, we celebrate the tradition of using a bunch of eggs and dairy, as well as some sausages, and make breakfast for dinner for all who arrive. TMUC is usually a few hundred dollars richer after the pancakes. Bunnies: A few people loosely connected to Learning made hundreds of Morden’s chocolate Bunnies appear for the congregation around Easter. And, hundreds of dollars for the General Fund appeared too! The Learning Team meets regularly. Please get in touch with us. Respectfully submitted: Michelle Lamoureux, Deanna Howard, Sylvia Jansen; with Carol Fletcher and Brenda LeBeau

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MONTHLY BOOK GROUP The monthly book group has been meeting since 2002. Once a month (with a break in summer) we gather to discuss our interesting choices. In 2019 we moved from Paris and parts of France with The Little Paris Bookshop, then we entered a scary spy world with The Alice Network. The war was not so scary in Dear Mrs. Bird, but just as dramatic in The Orphan’s Tale. We came home to grappling with Seven Fallen Feathers, and read various stories by Samantha Hayes; then we traveled over to Ireland to learn about Dubliners. We learned about friendship and family in The Story of Arthur Truluv, and learned about destiny and friends in Albatross. As you can see there is always an opportunity for a good discussion and new ideas. Together we wrestle with the questions about our real lives that fiction brings into such sharp focus. You are welcome to join us in our conversations, and by the way we enjoy the occasional potluck together as well. Respectfully submitted by Angie Dickson

WORSHIP AND WELCOME REPORT FOR ANNUAL MEETING

As we started off another year our team was excited and full of suggestions and comments. Started off in January we were thinking of the year as a whole. Planning for September and the long weekend with booking the square.

As we had just gone through Christmas for 2018 and the beginning of the new year we celebrate the life and death of Tyler, we gave to his school our Rainbow stars so they could celebrate his life and the school was decorated with the beautiful stars.

Setting up every month for communion and folk communion. The service are different but the content and messages are still there and are appreciated by many.

Getting ready for lent and leading our congregation in a journey of Jesus’s life and death.

Every month we include all 3 choirs and each give us the blessing of music. Song carries such wonderful words and messages that fill our hearts.

On May 22/19 we had a celebration, that was hosted by W&W, with Don Schau as he graduated and prepared to be accepted as Minister at his ordination which was June 16,2019.

Decorating the sanctuary for Pentecost. Ribbons of colors at the end of each pew.

VBS was being arranged and it was as usual enjoyed by many children and they look forward to coming back and enjoying the leadership. The music these children learn they take with and we get to experience it as we get to add it into some or the services later in the year and the children are so excited to share it with us.

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Lucas Wright and Amy Wood shared with us their experiences as they traveled to different places.

Christmas was around the corner and getting ready for advent. Purchasing new trees as the one we have is not working as it should as some lights aren’t working. Norine and Shelley shopped and planned decorating the sanctuary . It was low key and elegant. Next year we will add to the decorating. The jars that were made filled the church with peaceful light. At the end people took then home to enjoy the beauty they gave off. Preparing advent Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love What does all this mean to us as a Christian community. Prepare the way of the Lord, What will this child do for us. (thoughts)

Decisions to purchase a electronic keyboard for our music ministry. It will be a great addition to our instruments. It will be arriving late January early February.

Lynn Measner has taken over as Historical keeper. We sent Gorma a thank you note for her service of keeping this report for the past many years.

We have had a wonderful year and are planning already for 2020. We are very blessed in our Transcona Memorial United Church where all are welcome! Respectfully Submitted by Shelley Schau, Chair, On behalf of Annette Hay, Crystal Schau, Elaine and Dan Trochim, Sheila Reid, Norine Hochkievich, Carol Fletcher, and Jeff Cook

UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW) In 2019, the UCW met eight times throughout the year with attendance between 20 and 30 members. Cathie Morgan Matula continued on as our president, Linda Boyd continued as our treasurer, and Susan Copeland continued as our secretary. We met in Suthwyn Hall with various members providing a light snack for us. In January, we joined the congregate meal program for a post-Christmas celebration, and in May, we joined the congregate meal program again, for a mid-year wind-up. Each meeting includes a devotional time provided by Carol Kirkhope, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Joan Merrick stepped down from this role at the start of 2019 after many years of providing us with a meaningful message. Alma Jennings, our card secretary, continues to send out cards to members who are ill, celebrating or bereaved. We provided $2,200.00 to the general fund of the church. A charitable donation of $125.00 to the Fellowship of Least Coin was made during the year. We also donated $55.00 to U of W Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, $100.00 to St. Andrew's College, $50.00 to Manitoba Conference Bursary Fund, $100.00 to Agape Table, $50.00 to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, $100.00 to the North Point Douglas Women’s Resource Centre, and $240.00 to 1justcity.

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In March, some of us participated in the World Day of Prayer service held at St. George’s Anglican Church for the churches in the Transcona area. In April, in advance of Mothers’ Day, we filled shoeboxes with toiletries and various personal items and gift cards for distribution to women in shelters or transitional housing. We also did a kitchen inventory. UCW decorated the communion table for Thanksgiving Sunday. The following Sunday, we hosted the Thankoffering service. Cathie Morgan Matula led the service with help from other members. Our guest speaker, Amy Wood, told us about her experience as part of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace on the Korean Peninsula. We raised $863 for the Mission and Service Fund. Later in October, UCW hosted a Quiz Night and silent auction with our own Russell Antymis. It was very successful, bringing in $2,574.25. Some of our ladies attended the Niverville United Church Ladies’ Night Out Christmas dinner in November. We hosted a tea at Park Manor Personal Care Home on December 6th. Many of the ladies wore festive clothing to liven up the event. We also sang carols to the residents and were accompanied by Gracia and Faith Sawicki on ukulele and piano. We had elections in October and November. Cathie Morgan Matula was re-elected president. Mary Thiessen was elected treasurer, since Linda Boyd stepped down as treasurer effective the end of December. Susan Copeland will continue as secretary. Some of our members helped out by serving snacks at the Just Christmas sale on November 3rd. Some others helped out at the Transcona Biz Christmas Market on November 30th. We were saddened with the passing of long-time UCW members Ada Swann, Isabel Mitchell and Audrey Lielke. We provided coffee, tea, and cold drinks for fourteen funeral receptions this year and raised $6,173.00. Carol Favoni continued in the role of funeral coordinator. We have a faithful group of ladies who help out with the receptions. We also have a faithful group of men who greet at the door, usher, run the elevator, run the dishwasher, and help with set up and clean up. The UCW meets the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. All women are welcome to become involved. Respectfully submitted, Cathie Morgan Matula, president, on behalf of Susan Copeland and Linda Boyd

FINANCIAL STATEMENT - UCW

JANUARY 01/19 TO DECEMBER 31/19

BALANCE FORWARD JANUARY 01/19 $2,159.88

INCOME:

Membership 470.00

Least Coin 171.00

Shoebox 40.00

Quiz Night Proceeds 2574.25

Donation 400.00

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CK27 Honorarium cancelled 50.00

INCOME: 3705.25 3705.25

TOTAL INCOME: $5,865.13

EXPENSES:

Annual Charitable Donations 745.00

TMUC-Donation Blanket Exercise 130.00

Honorarium - Thankoffering Sunday 100.00

UCC-Prairie to Pine Regional Council

UCW 2019 Assessment 86.00

UCC-UCW 2019 Assessment 43.00

Women's Inter-Church Council-Least Coin 125.00

Quiz Night Expenses 125.71

F. Sawicki - Honorarium Music Park Manor 40.00

TMUC - Donation General Fund 2200.00

Bank Charges 11.90

TOTAL EXPENSES: 3606.61 3606.61

BALANCE DECEMBER 31/19 $2,258.52

CASERA MEMBERSHIP $5.00

THANKOFFERING $863.00

QUIZ NIGHT PROCEEDS $2,448.54

MEMORIAL TEAS $6,173.00

Submitted by Linda Boyd

TMUC BREAKFAST GROUP (FORMERLY MEN'S BREAKFAST GROUP)

There were many changes in 2019, the least of them being the name of the group. Until the summer hiatus it was status quo for the group. Under the leadership of Jeff Cook we met every 2nd Friday at 7:00 a.m. in the Kitchen to toast a loaf of bread and brew a hot beverage. Then we moved into Springfield Hall for grace and to eat our breakfast. While we ate the toast we would catch up with each other, and then move on to news, weather, and sports. At some point we would listen to a reading from that weeks lectionary selection and discuss the bible passage. Most of the time there were six of us in attendance. That all changed over the summer because Jeff was unable to lead the group. We decided to meet the second Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at

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a different location each time until we found one that we are all comfortable with. Unfortunately, that meant that the devotional (grace and bible reading) portion of the breakfast has been forgone. Four hearty souls have been meeting since October and plan to continue to do so. We still meet at 8:00 a.m. on Good Friday morning at the Canad Inn Transcona in an open invitation to all our TMUC family to join us.(There were 6 of this year.) Respectfully submitted by Alan Gershuny

THE CHANCEL CHOIR

In 2019 the Chancel Choir consisted of 20 members. Annette is supported by two dedicated and talented musicians, Cheryl Jackson and Lynne Mavins.

At Easter we sang Jubilate Deo and Halleluia Chorus with the Carillons and Brass Quartet with Cheryl Jackson and Lynn Mavins playing special organ and piano duets for the service.

In May Mother’s Day Men’s Chorus sang Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth and If that isn’t Love.

On June 1 the Chancel Choir hosted a Coffee House, with many excellent performances, a great time was had by all!

In June, Father’s Day, the Ladies Chorus sang Hymn of Promise and Jesus, My Lord. Throughout the summer months Chancel Choir members lend their considerable solo musical talent to the Sunday services.

In August the choir had a barbecue get together hosted by Terry and John Rozall in their beautiful gardens. Thank you, Terry and John, for a wonderful event.

On December 12 the choir sang special Christmas music at Kildonan Place. On December 21 we had our special Christmas get together hosted by Annette and Randall Hay, a great time with our choir family!

On December 24 we sang our special Christmas Eve music at 7pm communion service.

The Chancel is very thankful for the dedication of all our members, and alumni members active or retired.

We wish to express our gratitude to the many soloists and musicians who enhance our choir throughout the year.

During the year the choir lends support to families with services at funerals.

We especially wish to thank Annette Hay and Cheryl Jackson for their encouragement in leading our musical family.

Finally, we welcome all new members with open arms and hearts. Respectfully submitted by Elaine Drewry, Secretary, Chancel Choir 2019

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THE CARILLONS

This year has been a wonderfully musical journey for our choirs. We practiced on Tuesdays, the children at 6:15-6:45pm and the Carillons from 7-8:30 or 9pm. The choirs sang at Sunday services, the pancake supper, Palm Sunday (children) and Easter (Carillons), helped out with the Coffee House, and had a very successful Christmas concert that everyone is excited to do again next year. The choirs have expanded over the year and will continue to work on various styles, genres, and levels of difficulty in the music we perform. We look forward to another year of amazing music. Respectfully submitted by Crystal Schau, Music Director - TMUC

NURSERY ROLL The Nursery Roll consists of children from the date of baptism to three years of age. While on the Nursery Roll, each child receives a birthday card from the church. Parents requesting baptism first contact the church at which time they will receive a phone call from one of the ministers. The policy regarding baptism implemented by the Worship and Welcome Team in September 1995 is as follows: the parents wishing to proceed with baptism are then invited to attend one seminar prior to the Baptism Sunday. Our coordinator is Laurie Chudley. During the year 2019 there were 6 children baptized. Six reached the age of three years and their names were removed from the Nursery Roll. At present we have a total of 19 children on the Nursery Roll. Respectfully submitted by Iris Collett

JUST CHRISTMAS Just Christmas was held at TMUC on Sunday, November 3, from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Just Christmas is an annual cooperative project of the United Churches of Northeast Winnipeg. The organizing group invites venders who represent and support local and global projects, or who will donate a portion of their profit to such projects. There were 12 vendors in 2019. The vendors expressed appreciation for this opportunity to inform people of the projects and causes they support, as well as the chance to network with other organizations. The organizing group noted that there seemed to be a decrease in shoppers this year. We wonder if attendance has been affected by the cessation of Presbytery and the opportunity it

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provided for promoting the event to other United Church faith communities. We also noted that there seems to be a general increase in the number of Pre-Christmas craft sales. Just Christmas will return in 2020. The location is yet to be determined.

In the past, Ten Thousand Villages has been one of the Just Christmas vendors and donated coffee for the event. We will miss them in the wake of the closure of their Canadian stores. Respectfully submitted by Jeff Cook

OUTREACH TEAM On behalf of Outreach, I would like to inform Council, that we are pleased to report that we have accomplished our Objectives to date. Susan Sebastian has overseen the Transcona Food Bank operations, by participating as the Vice Chair. Holly Hill completes the weekly sending out of the Get Well and Sympathy cards. Shirley Bird orders and deliverers the Carnations with the help of Holly Hill for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to Park Manor Personal Care Home. The committee all works at the Carnation fundraiser for Shut-in’s at Easter with the help of Carol and Jeff, in which the carnations purchased were delivered to shut-ins, with the help from our Youth Group during Easter Sunday. In November, we held the Just Christmas sale and Outreach provided coffee, tea and hot chocolate and with the help of the Outreach Committee and the congregation donated 12 dozen for the refreshments’ tables. We also provided canteen services for the Transcona Biz Christmas Craft Sale. Stephanie Wright and Susan Sebastian provided the chili and Bonnie Scott provided the buns. We also sold the chili and buns with a pad of butter, hotdogs, soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and chocolate bars. In December, we organized, baked and served the refreshments for Blue Christmas. We purchased the foil -roasting pans and totes for the Christmas Hamper. We fundraised to help Bernie Wolfe School’s Lunch Program through our Stars of Hope. Blue Christmas, Outreach had set up for the refreshments and star cookies, shortbread, Christmas cookies, ginger snaps and dainties after the services which was provided by Holly Hill, Shirley Bird, Susan Sebastian, Brenda Wood and Carol Bergson. Respectfully submitted by Susan Sebastian, Chair, Outreach

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GIFTS OF GRACE STREET MISSION (SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP)

Gifts of Grace Street Mission was founded under the umbrella of St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 690 Munroe Avenue, Winnipeg. Since 2012, the Gifts of Grace Street Mission has been approved by the TMUC Council as a Special Interest Group. We thank our church members for all they have done and continue to do to help keep this Mission vibrant and thriving. Your donations of toiletries, knitted items, clothing, socks as well as monetary donations are extremely appreciated. The Mission’s mandate is to provide Food, Friendship and Compassion to our Homeless Friends of Winnipeg. Our Casserole Crew, as well as the Sandwich Making Crew, headed by Bonnie Scott and Kathy Allan and Bob Buchanan, respectively, continue to be “well oiled machines”. We set up a schedule at the beginning of the year and we meet twice a month on Wednesdays at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Hall on Munroe Ave. to prepare casseroles and sandwiches for the coming weeks. Twice a month we make 8 – 12 casseroles on average; with four casseroles feeding 200 people. This year the Casserole Crew made 140 casseroles from January thru December. We can also count on the support workers and crews from WASO (Work and Social Opportunity) who supplement the making of casseroles should we run short. We continue to have the anonymous donor for most of our meat supply for our casseroles, for which we are extremely grateful. The Sandwich Making Crew made 18,201 individually bagged sandwiches in 18 sessions. We are fortunate to have so many very dedicated regular volunteers in both groups who are ready and willing to pitch in and get the job done on the dates scheduled. The Gifts of Grace Street Mission have specified crews going out on every Thursday throughout the entire year and every Sunday with the Breakfast Crew in the summer and Breakfast and a Movie Crew serving inside Main Street Project in the winter months. Since May of 2018, Santa Lucia Pizza, owned and operated by Koz Simeonidis, continues to be very supportive to the Gifts of Grace Street Mission by delivering 24 pizzas right to Main Street Project on the 1st Monday of every month with the Gifts of Grace Street Mission supplying the pop and servers. Koz likes to stay and serve whenever he can as well. The Mission is extremely grateful for Santa Lucia Pizza’s involvement and support of our Mission, and the patrons are equally appreciative! We hold meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Saviour’s Hall, the first Monday of each month, with the exception of July and August, unless otherwise agreed upon. These meetings keep us informed and updated on the various aspects of our Mission. On June 5, 2019, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening to thank our tremendous volunteers for their commitment to the Mission, by serving them Pizza and refreshments. We usually have entertainment as well. This year we were treated to entertainment from our Treasurer, Campbell McIntyre’s son, Kevin McIntyre and Campbell’s grandson Tyler Leighton. Both gentlemen have entertained audiences at Rainbow Stage over the years. It was another very successful evening! This year, August 15th was the date of our 6th Annual BBQ with donations from a variety of sources. Another successful BBQ, with the weather co-operating and with the Mission serving 600 hot dogs; over 60 doz. cookies; pasta salad; coleslaw; 200 Dixie ice cream cups; bottled water; plus sandwiches, as well as toiletries and hygiene products for the female recipients.

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We are very proud at how our Mission has continued to grow; which is largely due to so many supporters, both from TMUC and a variety of other places, including St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, who provide volunteers, facilities for cooking, freezer and storage place as well as our meeting place. Blessed Sacrament Parish also continues to be very supportive to our Mission, with donations of knitted items as well as socks and food items. Because of all this support, we often take the clothing and other items directly to Main Street Projects’ new facility in the former Mitchell Fabric Building, at the corner of Main St. and Logan Ave., which is now part of Main Street Project. Due to the variety of items we receive, we sometimes do drop-offs at North Point Douglas Women’s Shelter. These drop-offs happen when we receive food that we cannot use in our casseroles as well as children’s clothing; household items, etc., because they are better suited to this facility due to the fact that these patrons often have a place to live, and that there are many children connected to the Women’s shelter. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church also provides tax receipts for anyone who may wish to make a donation to our Mission. Cheques are made payable to St. Saviour’s Anglican Church with “Gifts of Grace” specified on the front of the cheque. We are truly blessed to have three congregations working together, plus several friends of the Mission, to make our Mission what it is today. For those of you who wish to donate non-perishable food or clothing; our drop-off spots are: Food: Transcona Salon Spa located at #14 – 1783 Plessis Road The Washeteria Laundromat at 556 Keenleyside Clothing: TSEN at 1600 Regent Ave. West (the old BJ Super Toy Sales)

We always welcome new volunteers. If you are at all interested, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Buchanan (204) 255-5137; Bonnie Scott (204) 222-6986 or Anne Hruda (431) 996-2509 or check out our Facebook Page under Gifts of Grace Street Mission, which can be accessed easily. Respectfully Submitted by Anne Hruda, Gifts of Grace Street Mission Volunteer

MESSY CHURCH We are continuing to develop a strong Messy Church following here at TMUC. We had excellent planning meetings over the summer to establish the themes for 2019/2020. To keep our guests informed of the monthly schedule, we produced a postcard that kept everyone abreast of the dates and the previously established themes. These were handed out at Vacation Bible School and at our September Messy Church. We continue to meet the third Friday of the month from 5-7pm, with one or two adjustments throughout the year for long weekends. Our numbers continue to be strong, with a whopping 90 guests at Messy Christmas! Our planning team could not be more grateful for the volunteers who help with the craft tables; supper and dessert preparation and serving of the group meal; and to the guests who always love to assist with the cleaning up. Come and join us - Embrace the Mess! Respectfully Submitted by Breanna Drennan-Bilyk

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HOUSE GROUPS

There are seven house groups at TMUC with six active leaders and one house group coordinator. House group leaders and volunteers are an active and engaging part of weekly worship; from greeting friends, family and guests with a welcoming smile, to serving Communion and locking up after church, the house groups are there lending a helping hand. A heart felt thank you to everyone who took part in this ministry in 2019!

We are always on the lookout for anyone interested in joining the team, in either a leadership or support role, and have immediate vacancies for leaders in house groups B, D and K. If you are unsure of which house group you are in, or if you are interested in how you can be involved, please feel free to contact Michelle Lamoureux (michelle.tmuc@gmail.com).

For complete details of ushering and Communion serving tasks please see the documents in the Narthex, or let Michelle know and she can email them to you.

Below is an updated schedule for 2020 and the house group leaders for each month.

2020 House Group Leader House Group

January Vacant D

February Vacant B

March Gail Purcell A

April Vacant K

May Vickey Low & Jim Lewis J

June Shelly Schau H

July Lynn Measner & Anne Hruda E

August Vacant D

September Vacant B

October Gail Purcell A

November Vacant K

December Vickey Low & Jim Lewis J

Respectfully submitted by Michelle Lamoureux

House Group Co-Ordinator

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TRANSCONA FOOD BANK 2019 was a strong year of community service for the Transcona Food Bank as we endeavoured to meet the needs of those families in Transcona requiring Food Assistance at any and all times throughout this past year. Many Community Partners and individual Friends and Supporters have donated time, talent, food and money to allow our Food Bank to have the capability of doing so much. We frequently receive feedback that our Food Bank openings are friendly, run very smoothly, are fair, and are one of the most generous in the City. We are guided by an experienced Executive (myself, Vice Chair Susan Sebastian, Secretary Midge Barry and Treasurer Cheryl Freeman) and a keen Food Bank Committee who work together to plan and make decisions about our operations and how to best do the ‘jobs’ that we love: to be the best Food Bank we can be. In March we welcomed a new and additional community partner, Ted’s NOFRILLS store at Park City Commons. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with them. On April 18 we were pleased to have Reynold Friesen, Agency Manager for Winnipeg Harvest and 2 of his colleagues come to visit us for our Easter opening. Reynold wanted to meet our great volunteers and learn how our Food Bank operates. We had a very pleasant visit and he was very pleased at how organized and well run our food bank is. On June 2, our Food Bank participated in the Hi Neighbour Parade with the Boy Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, who collected enough food along the parade route to fill 6 grocery carts full of food as well as $493.00 in change from parade goers. Bob Buchanan, Harry Doucette and Ian Briggs represented the Food Bank at the parade. Our Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon was held on June 27. Thirty seven people attended and all had good food and fellowship. Visiting guests included Rev. Carol Fletcher, Reynold Friesen, Anthony Santoro, Liason Officer for Winnipeg Harvest, and Sister Charlotte from St. Joseph the Worker. In August we said goodbye to our friends at the Regent Goodwill store, which has now closed. We have formed a new partnership for clothes with Mission Thrift Store in Regent Park. In September we made our annual $400 honorarium to TMUC. Also in September the decision was made that we would no longer be purchasing the single use coffee cups since the City of Winnipeg will not recycle them. We enjoyed visits by several school classes and students this past fall who were interested in our Food Bank and wanted to volunteer, including Calvin Christian Collegiate, Arthur Day Middle School and Transcona Collegiate Institute. In addition, we were very pleased to have the help and participation of the St. George's/TMUC Bible Vacation School who were quite enthusiastic. In November and December we were joined by the Transcona ‘Railer Express’ Major Junior Hockey Club for the 8th straight year. These hockey lads have provided valuable help in all aspects of our Food Bank set-ups and operations during our busiest time of the year; and our recipients also appreciated their help in getting their collected food up the elevator and out of the building. We also appreciated the assistance of a large contingent from RBC Regent staff, who provided support at our Christmas opening as well as staffing our Gift

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and Food tables. There was in excess of 600 unwrapped gifts on our gift tables this Christmas Opening! We extend our thanks once again to the following groups who have helped with donations and/or service to our Food Bank in 2019: The 313 Sparks Group, Abundant Life Prayer Group, All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Arthur Day Middle School, Bernie Wolfe Community School, Blessed Sacrament Church, Blessed Sacrament Church, Calvin Christian Collegiate, Canada Revenue Agency, Casera Credit Union, Children’s Choice Nursery School, Club Regent Office Staff, CNR Work Equipment Shop, CNR 'Retired Employees Volunteers Service Grant’, Confidence Rebekah Lodge No. 40, East End Community Club, East End Yoga & Fitness Classes, East Park Lodge, East Winnipeg Fit Body Boot Camp, École Centrale Parent Council, École Margaret Underhill, École Regent Park, Full Bloom Plant Stand, Giant Tiger Regent Avenue, Goodwill Regent Park Store, Grace Canadian Reformed Church, Harold Hatcher Elementary School 'Ms Romeo's Grade 4 Class’, Hi Neighbour Parade, Immanuel Christian School, Intergraphics Decal Ltd., John W. Gunn Middle Years School, Joseph Teres Elementary School, Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard, McAsphalt Industries Ltd., Mission Thrift Store, Murdoch MacKay Collegiate, Murdoch MacKay Collegiate ‘Welding Program’ Ted’s No Frills- Park City Commons Store, Park City Meadows Co-op, Park Manor Care Volunteers, Paul’s Hauling Ltd., Pet Valu Kildonan Green, Radisson Elementary School, Renaissance Transport Ltd., Rotary Club of Winnipeg-Transcona, Royal Bank of Canada -Regent Branch -'Day of Service Grant', Royal Bank of Canada 'Retired Employees Volunteers Service Grant', Royal Canadian Legion No.7 Ladies Auxilary, Safeway Kildare Avenue Store, Sobeys Kildonan Green Store, Sobeys Kildonan Green Store, St. George’s Anglican Church, St. Joseph The Worker Church, St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church ‘Knights of Columbus’, St. Michael's Villa Seniors Association, The Lumberzone, TMUC and St. George’s Vacation Bible School Children, Transcona Biz ‘Winter Wonderland’, Transcona Biz 'Tin for the Bin', Transcona Christian Reformed Church, Transcona Collegiate Institute 'Staff Wellness Initiative', Transcona District Brownies and Guides, Transcona District Cubs and Scouts, Transcona East End Community Club, Transcona Memorial United Church, Transcona Optical, Transcona 'Railer Express' Major Junior Hockey Club, Vickar Automotive, Wakefield Foods Plessis, Westview Elementary School, World of Water Plessis Store, Yoga 4 Life. With such generous donations to our Food Bank in 2019, we have been able to spend more on extra groceries for our recipients. We spent $14,354.69 in total on food for the year. We buy milk and eggs for every opening. We have also bought frozen hamburger and pizzas as special items from time to time. We regularly buy non-perishable cans when we run low in a particular category, especially when we observe lean times at Winnipeg Harvest, which has been more frequent this past year. Food Bank Opening Families Adults Infants Children 1-6 Children 7-12 Children 13-18 Opening .

Jan-10, 2019 96 155 2 45 34 21 1

Jan-24, 2019 95 161 5 38 40 35 2

Feb 7, 2019 95 155 7 29 35 22 3

Feb 21, 2019 87 145 7 27 32 19 4

Mar 21, 2019 99 162 5 39 37 25 5

Apr-4, 2019 91 151 4 30 35 26 6

Apr-18, 2019 96 150 5 30 31 22 7

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May-16, 2019 107 173 7 40 52 35 8

May-30, 2019 77 121 5 20 38 25 9

Jun-13, 2019 89 138 5 33 36 25 10

Jun-27, 2019 83 137 3 42 38 32 11

Jul-25, 2019 90 151 4 50 48 28 12

Aug-08, 2019 77 129 5 34 43 26 13

Aug-22, 2019 93 160 4 41 48 28 14

Sep-05, 2019 76 129 4 38 39 25 15

Sep-19, 2019 103 176 5 51 41 31 16

Oct-03, 2019 88 153 4 38 38 22 17

Oct-17, 2019 92 119 5 39 38 18 18

Oct 31, 2019 87 145 5 40 52 29 19

Nov-14, 2019 92 152 6 42 41 29 20

Dec-05, 2019 106 179 5 57 48 36 21

Dec-19, 2019 117 195 7 70 53 36 22

2036 3336 109 873 897 595

Average served 92.5455 151.636 4.9545455 39.681818 40.77272727 27.04545455

vs 2018 3.06% 3.83% 42.10% 12.44% 12.44% -2.62%

Standard Deviation 10.0652 18.8845

2019 replaced 2018 in being marked as our 4th heaviest Food Bank usage on record, behind 2015, 2016 and 2014. We served a total of 2036 families in 22 openings in 2019, or an average of 92.5 families per opening. This represents a 3.06% increase from 2018 in families served. We served an average of 264.1 individuals each opening, an increase of 6.44% over 2018 (248.3). This increase in recipient families served in 2019 vs 2018 was also reflected within almost all of the family demographics: in total adults served (+123), infants (+32), in children 1-6 (+98) and in children 7-12 (+109). Only in the teenagers demographic was our recorded numbers slightly lower than from 2018 (-16). We also observed a sharp increase of 42.1% in the tiny demographic of infants 0-12 months, which completely counterbalanced the rather odd, sharp decrease of 41.5% in this narrow demographic which we observed in 2018. In 2019, 42.53% of our recipients were children- a slightly higher level (by 2%) then we experienced in 2018. Our Food Bank remains committed to providing extra food wherever possible to both larger families and also to families with small children. Our Food Bank purchases an extra 32 to 40 litres of whole milk for teenagers for every opening, because Winnipeg Harvest's milk provider only supplies milk for children 12 and under. The Food Bank Hunger Count 2019 reports somewhat lower percentage of children in recipient families nationally (34.1%) For Manitoba they reported 40.5% children in recipient families which is much closer to our own findings of 42,53%. The ratio of total families to total adults has levelled off at .61 after 4 straight in which this ratio had been increasing. In the past we have inferred from this statistic that it was indicative of a rise in the percentage of single adult no children families. The Food Bank Hunger Count 2019 reports an astonishingly high percentage of single person families for Manitoba (47.3%). In the past we have estimated our own percentage of single person families as approximately 33% from the ratio cited above; but

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we have not extrapolated this data directly at each opening. We will begin doing so in 2020, so that we will have 20/20 clarity with the exact numbers in the future. Our Food Bank Committee looks forward to whatever 2020 holds in store for us. As people of Faith, we feel called to and guided in this work, and we are ready to do it. We are enriched by it! Respectfully Submitted, Bob Buchanan, Chair

TRANSCONA FOOD BANK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at December 31, 2019 Bank balance, Jan 1, 2019 $17,164.99 Receipts $13,101.30 Disbursements ($15,618.98) 2018 A/R received $2,004.00 Less: Year End A/R ($823.00) Opening Sobey's Gift Card $2,500.00 Less Closing Sobey's Gift Card ($4,904.89) Bank Balance, December 31, 2019 $13,423.42

Sobey's balance beginning of period $2,500.00 Purchase gift cards $11,050.00 Donated Gift Cards $100.00 Disbursement charged on gift cards ($8,745.11) Balance on Sobey's gift cards $4,904.89 Investment $4,500.00 TOTAL CASH POSITION $22,828.31

PREPARED BY Cheryl Freeman, CPA, CA January 3, 2020

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CHRISTMAS HAMPERS A new team for hamper preparation was formed this year at TMUC. With Dorothy Fife, Pat Bain, Lorraine Walton, Brenda Wood, Cathie Morgan Matula, Carol Fletcher, and Jeff Cook working together, along with members of the Sunday School, YUC, and their leaders, Brenda LeBeau and Stephanie Wright, and many other volunteers, we were able to get the job done. Twenty-five hampers were prepared for families in the Transcona community. Dorothy Fife was our contact person with the Christmas Cheer Board and she obtained the list of names from them. Pat Bain and Cathie Morgan Matula called every home to check on names, addresses, ages, and ask about suitable gifts for the family. Adults were asked what they would like, too. The delivery date was specified in advance to ensure that a responsible adult would be home to receive the hamper and sign for it. Lists of needed food items were posted in the bulletin each week. Generous congregation members supplied these items along with monetary donations. Duotangs were circulated throughout the congregation each Sunday, and members signed up to provide a gift for the various family members. A major part of the hampers is the shopping — which Dorothy Fife and Pat Bain did on the congregation’s behalf. They hunted out great deals and stretched our money well! The generosity of people and business and community groups that supported us allowed us to include household essentials like laundry soap, paper products, milk, and fresh vegetables. Dorothy bought potatoes in bulk and did the weighing and sorting. We received 100 reusable bags from Sobeys, and with a new numbering system, we were able to increase our efficiency in packing and delivering. This year we bought turkeys which was a change from having congregation members donate them. Sunday School and YUC children sorted the food items on Sunday Dec. 15th morning. Then, Lorraine Walton and Cathie Morgan Matula came and checked best before dates on each item. Other people came and packed all the required items into each hamper. Everything was brought upstairs from Yale Hall and placed in pews in the sanctuary. Each pew was numbered and each hamper was taken to a vehicle in an orderly fashion. It was quite an amazing process! Various volunteers came in and wrapped the gifts in advance of the hamper deliveries. On December 18th, different volunteers delivered the hampers to the families. It was humbling to receive the thanks and hugs from the recipients. Respectfully submitted, The Christmas Hamper Team

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT CO. The Caught in the Act Company’s 9th annual production took place April 25 – 28, 2019. This year’s production was called The Clock Struck One* and was under the direction of Shelley Schau with the assistance of our fantastic production crew and supported by our Music Director, Crystal Schau. The cast and crew did a great job presenting a show that seems to get better and better each year! We humbly acknowledge this wouldn’t be possible without the help of All of our volunteers on the theatre and the dinner side of this event. I speak of those team leaders from Ticket Sellers, Greeters, Servers, Hospitality Room, Wine Selling, Kitchen crew, Sound & lighting, Stage, Costumes, setup, takedown and cleanup crews and to the many who were solicited or volunteered in these areas. My personal thanks on another “Awesome Job Team”. I would also be remiss if I did not say “Thank you” to our wonderful Master of Ceremonies (and tongue twisters) as well as to all those who donated clocks to our table and hall decorations. (As well as the cute little edible mice, which joined us at each table, added a special touch to the ambiance.) It takes many people to make this event successful and as a group we appreciate everyone who supported this fundraiser with their attendance. This year’s Caught in the Act Theatre Company was pleased to announce that, on sales of 604 tickets, we were able to pay all expenses and present a cheque for $16,000 to our TMUC Council. As we go into our 10th anniversary production I would like to acknowledge the longevity of our cast, crew and supporting teams and the hope that they continue for many years to come. That said, I know they cannot do so without your help. This year I am asking for your direct participation in shadowing each of our team leads or couples. I am hoping to put into place a shadow team (couple or individual) for each of the following positions: Ticket Sellers, Greeters, Servers, Wine Selling, Hospitality Room, Kitchen, Sound & Lighting, Stage and Costume, Director and Producer. The role will be to follow along and work closely with this year’s team leads to provide support or backup as needed this year and next. I have already talked with one or two of you who are interested in doing so and I hope to talk with a few more. If you have any questions about what is required, please see me for details. I can be reached at hochkieh@mts.net or (204) 795-7323 Respectfully submitted by Harvey Hochkievich - Producer * written by Craig Sodaro and produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE INC. ENGLEWOOD, CO.

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT CO. FINANCIALS 2019

Revenue

Carry in from 2018 $ 282.65

Ticket Sales $ 27,180.00 (604 tickets * $45.00) Donations $ 105.00

Wine/Drink Sales $2,599.74 Cast dinners/resales $175.00

TOTAL $30,342.39

Expenses Printing costs $ 361.58

Scripts/Royalties $ 605.67

Flats/Paint/Door $ 0.00 Costumes $ 0.00

Makeup $ 156.50 Props/Stage $ 91.82

Music $ 1100.00 Decorations-Stage 124.28

Dinner $ 9,373.30

Lighting rental $ 411.32 Miscellaneous $ 168.07

Wine/Drinks $ 1,514.22 TOTAL $ 13,906.76

Net Income $ 16,435.63

Disbursements TMUC Operating Fund $ 16,000.00 ($20.00 per ticket $12,080.00)

Carry in to next year $435.63

Submitted by Adrian Measner, Treasurer Audited by Jim Lewis CGA(Ret)

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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

Stewardship Packages sent out (per household): Fall of 2018 = 328 Fall of 2019 = 320

Number of Pledges made for: 2019* = 90 2020* = 105 * does not include 42 households who did not send in a pledge form but remain on PAR Number of households on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance): at end of 2018* = 105 2019* = 105 *less 2 by death and plus 2 new application Number of households on monthly credit card deduction through CanadaHelps website 2018 = 9 2019 = 9

Actual Givings received through offering from all envelope contributors: 2018 2019 Local ………………. $240,906.00 Local ………… $ 237,999.00 Mission & Service… $ 26,206.00 Mission & Service $ 21,674.00 Taken from Pledges – Estimate of Givings for: 2018 2019 Local………………. $124,717.00 Local … $ 121,164.08 Mission & Service… $ 15,210.00 Mission & Service $ 16,650.00

OFFERING ENVELOPE REPORT

2018 2019 Number of envelope contributors 322 314 Contributors who made pledges 149 138

Contributors who met their pledges 120 107 Contributors who exceeded their pledges 43 46

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2019 TMUC STATISTICAL REPORT

Membership as of December 31, 2018 702 Received by Transfer 0 Received by Confirmation 0 Removed by Death 14 Removed by Transfer 1 Removed by Act of Session 0 Removed by Clerical Correction to Historical Roll 28 Membership as of December 31, 2019 659 Number of Child Baptisms 9 Number of Youth Baptisms 0 Number of Adult Baptisms 0 Number of Marriages 2 Number of Funerals 24 Respectfully submitted by Lynn Measner for the Worship & Welcome Team

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TMUC IN THE COMMUNITY

Radisson School Breakfast Program

TMUC partners with Abundant Life Baptist Church and school staff to provide breakfast three mornings a week for students at Radisson School. TMUC supports the program through an annual financial commitment as well as providing volunteers.

The program is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year from 8:15-8:45 a.m. Volunteers prepare breakfasts of scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes, fruit, cereal, yogurt sticks and toast. The program is open to any students who, from time to time, might find themselves in need of breakfast. The program also provides an opportunity for students to meet community volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the TMUC office.

Children’s Choice Nursery School Our preschool offers a stimulating environment where children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years can explore, create, and grow in a positive and loving atmosphere. We have rented Springfield Hall for 38 years and have served many families in the Transcona community. Our second generation of children are now attending. For more information call Wendy at 204.222.0390. Respectfully submitted by Wendy Frejuk

Girl Guides of Canada: Annual Report of the 155th Guide Unit

The 2019/2020 Guiding year is the eighth year we have met at Transcona Memorial United Church. We have once again thoroughly enjoyed being in this location. The space is awesome, allowing us to play active games, learn many new things and even to learn how to put up a tent before we may have to do it at camp in the rain. Nine girls and three Guiders meet every Monday night (following the school calendar). Each week we play games, do some sort of learning or activity and sing some campfire songs. During the past year, we have prepared lunch for people at an inner-city food bank, cleaned up garbage in the neighbourhood, sold cookies door to door, planned camps and sleepovers, learned how to be a good audience and participated in one of the highlights of our year, served dinner at your dinner theater. I

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believe that the space we use at your church allows us to run a well-rounded program that helps the girls to grow into productive members of our community. They learn not only how to have fun but also how to give back to the community through public service. We thank you for the space and hope to continue our relationship for many years to come. This year one of our sister units – the 307th Sparks also came to use your gym on two or three occasions. Their regular meeting space is a school that does not allow them space during December as the gym is in use for the school Christmas concert. They were able to have their meetings at TMUC which was great because then they did not have to cancel. Respectfully submitted, Susan Werboweski 155th Guide Unit Guider

The Transcona Council For Seniors The Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. is one of ten councils within the City of Winnipeg. The primary role is to assist seniors to remain living independently for as long as possible. The Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. provides information and referrals to community seniors as well as identifying and facilitating services needed to meet the needs of Transcona Seniors.

Transcona Memorial United Church is a wonderful partner and provides space for the council for many of our programs and continues to be a safe port in the midst of storms.

We use the church three times a week to provide our 55+ Dinning Experience to anyone who is 55 years of age. The meals are nutritious and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. If you need assistance with preparing meals or if you are seeking company this is the place to come Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 PM and Fridays at noon. We serve about 100 meals per week. This program also provides volunteer opportunities where many friendships are built.

This past year from September to February Transcona Memorial United Church has also graciously allowed us to use the space on Thursdays for our Lunch & Learn Program when we could no longer meet at the Lutheran Church. Your kindness is cherished by our organization and without you we would find it very difficult to operate.

Once a month we use Knox Lounge for the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Group. There are about 15 Caregivers who attend and the group is lead by Terry Cousins. In Southwyn Carol Bergson and Sherry Neufeld provide an activity program for the clients with Alzheimer’s who come with their caregivers. This number varies depending upon the health of the clients.

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Pickle Ball is the fastest growing sport in North America and again we are using Yale Hall to play several times a week. George Rodrigue is the facilitator. We are again grateful for this opportunity as space to play in Transcona is limited.

We also occasionally use meeting space at TMUC for special speakers and information sessions as well as board meetings.

Once a year we hold a joint fund raiser Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale with TMUC when tickets are on sale for the Dinner Theater and the funds are donated to TMUC. This year the Breakfast is February 22, 2020. It is a way we can show our appreciation for the use of space at Transcona Memorial United Church as well as providing a small honorarium each month for the gift of the space. Thank you for being such a wonderful welcoming and generous part of our community as you continue to live out loving one another. Respectfully submitted by Colleen Tackaberry

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TMUC ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY March 15, 2020 (Draft)

Background A New Creed The United Church of Canada’s New Creed calls us to live with respect in Creation. Creation, including our Earth, is a gift from God. To show our respect for God, we must treat the gifts that God has given us with respect. This is part of our spiritual commitment.

TMUC’s Mission As a Church, we seek justice, foster and nurture growth by teaching, worshipping, through music, sharing and being welcoming to all. We value and share our gifts, protect the earth and walk humbly with our God. In recognition of our spiritual commitment to live with respect in creation, our church community has made the commitment to protect the Earth. Environmental Policy Statement Every action that TMUC takes will be taken with consideration of that action’s impact on the environment. We will strive to: • minimize our negative environmental impact • maximize our positive environmental impact • advocate for positive environmental change • continually improve this Environmental Policy

Environmental Coordinator A Volunteer Environmental Coordinator, reporting to the Building and Property Team, will • oversee the application of this Environmental Policy • consult with church stakeholders when implementing new environmental initiatives • seek funding opportunities for our environmental initiatives

Action plan Minimize our negative environmental impact Purchasing We will choose goods and services that meet our needs and minimize environmental harm by taking actions that include: • buying local when practical • considering the environmental impact of the manufacture of products • choosing cleaning and maintenance supplies that don’t harm the environment • buying goods with minimal packaging • considering the disposal of unused goods and their packaging Transcona Memorial United Church Environmental Policy

Energy use reduction We will continually reduce the energy requirements of our building by taking actions that include: • using the most energy efficient option when replacing lighting sources • improving the insulation and envelope of our building wherever possible during renovations and repair

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• installing the most energy efficient equipment when repairing or replacing HVAC systems Carbon footprint reduction We will continually reduce CO2 emissions by taking actions that include: • using the most sustainable power sources where feasible • minimizing the use of fossil fuels where elimination of its use is not possible • making the church property an idle free zone • making the most efficient use of our vehicles as we travel on church business Maximize our positive environmental impact Carbon sequestration We will work to reduce atmospheric CO2 by taking actions that include: • nurturing our existing green space • replacing trees that have been removed from our property Reduce waste We will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills by taking actions that include: • using reusable containers, dishes, cutlery, etc where possible • facilitating recycling within our building • composting organic waste from our kitchen Advocate for positive environmental change We will expand our reach beyond church activities by taking actions that include: • educating our own church community to be more environmentally conscious in their activities • hosting neighbourhood waste reduction events • lobbying governments to put positive environmental policies in place • seeking opportunities to work with community partners to foster positive environmental change • requiring users of our facilities to follow this Environmental Policy • telling our story Continually improve this Environmental Policy This Environmental Policy is a living document. The Environmental Coordinator will improve this policy by taking actions that include: • monitoring technological advances for new opportunities • seeking feedback from the church community • seeking feedback from environmental groups and advocates • reviewing and updating this policy annually Resources https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/climate-change https://www.faithfulfootprints.org/ https://www.faithcommongood.org/greening_sacred_spaces https://cpj.ca/united-church-canada-climate-action/ https://greenactioncentre.ca/ https://mbeconetwork.org/ https://www.recyclemanitoba.ca/ https://www.mbenergyjustice.org/