2019 March Stewards Minutes

SEEKERS CHURCH
Stewards Minutes
March 3, 2019

Present: Marjory Bankson (recorder), Peter Bankson, Ken
Burton, Michele Frome, Elizabeth Gelfeld, Judy Lantz, David Lloyd, Sandra Miller
(worship), Trish Nemore, Brenda Seat, Keith Seat, Margreta Silverstone, Deborah
Sokolove (moderator), Glen Yakushiji, Jacqie Wallen.

Absent: Cynthia Dahlin, Joan Dodge, Vincent Shepherd.

Visitors: Kevin Barwick,Kolya Braun-Greiner, Sharon Lloyd.

Worship: Sandra read from Edwina Gateley’s “Let Your
God Love You.”

Housekeeping: Stewards will next meet on Sunday, April 7, 5:30pm
at the church.

Moderator: Ken                      Worship: Margreta

Recorder: Sandra                    Angels: Dave
& Jacqie

1)
Earth & Spirit Mission Group: Keith

Stewards approved the call of this new
mission group (call attached) after each of the visitors, along with Keith and
Judy, spoke about their sense of call to “support deeper spiritual connection
with God through experience with the natural world.” In addition to those
present, Donna Franklin and Mary Mehala are part of the group. Their mission
will be to “invite al age and abilities in our community to accompany us on
this journey.” For now, their method of accountability will be as paired
“faithful friends,” and they will hold and publicize dates for use of
Stillpoint (at Rolling Ridge) for Seekers.

2)
Update on Rooms & Meals Tax hearing: Keith

In his capacity as a member of the Financial
Oversight Group (FOG), Keith has been working with our Treasurer, Debbie
Barwick, to collect information for the March 20 audit. Dave has paid the Jan
and Feb tax on behalf of Carroll Café, a mission of Seekers, and FOG will
develop procedures for this and other outreach activities.

3)
Retreat Dates: Marjory &
Keith

On behalf of Living Water, Marjory gave dates
for Seekers’ silent retreats at Dayspring:

      April
26-28, led by Cynthia on the theme of “Making
Room to Grow.”

      September
27-29, no leader selected yet

Keith reminded Stewards that Seekers owns 3
shares at Stillpoint, which means we have allocated weekday and weekend use of
that facility. The new mission group will publicize those times from now on.
Kevin mentioned the upgrades to the kitchen there, and two workdays/year for
which he has represented Seekers (and invites others to participate).

Kevin also shared that the FLOC Outdoor
Center will be closing, although that date is not yet clear.

4)
Art Hop: Sandra

Unfortunately, the Takoma Park Art Hop will
be the same weekend as silent retreat: April 26-28. Keith Seat’s photographs
will be displayed at Seekers that weekend, and Sandra needs assistance all day
on Sat (10-5) and Sunday (11-3).

5)
Development Updates: Dave
& Peter

Dave noted that the developer of the property
next door (the hostel) is required to submit changes to the architectural plans
three weeks in advance of any hearing, so the scheduled hearing on March 28 is
no longer possible. No new date has been announced.

Peter reported that the 7-11 property (across
the street) has been sold and the 7-11 will close on May 1 in preparation for
construction of (perhaps) 30 condo units with retail space on the ground floor.

6)
Guide to Seekers: Peter

After dinner, Peter passed out the latest
edition of the updated Guide to Seekers Church, which will be available
on the publications rack.

Pastoral
concerns – no notes.

One
Steward to share: Elizabeth
shared major events in her life since she joined Stewards last year.

Meeting ended with Soul talk.

Submitted by Marjory Bankson
March 5, 2019