2020 July Stewards Minutes
July 5, 2020
Stewards Meeting
Started at 7:32 pm
Attendees:
Stewards: Trish Nemore, Marjory Bankson, Peter Bankson, Sandra Miller, Deborah Sokolove, Glen Yakushiji, Ken Burton, Michele Frome, Judy Lantz, Elizabeth Gelfeld, Jacqie Wallen, David Lloyd, Keith Seat, Vincent Shepherd, Brenda Seat, Cynthia Dahlin, Joan Dodge, Margreta Silverstone
Other Seekers: John Morris, Liz Gould Leger
LEADERSHIP for the meeting:
Moderator: Deborah Sokolove
Meditation: Sandra Miller
Recorder: Margreta Silverstone
AGENDA:
Meditation – Sandra
Housekeeping – Deborah (August meeting, Sunday August 2, 2020 by Zoom)
Moderator: Vincent (confirm his schedule) backup is Keith
Meditation: Trish
Recorder: Marjory
Pandemic Giving Proposal – Trish Nemore on behalf of SLT
At a previous Stewards meeting, Stewards approved funds to San Mateo in Hyattsville and funds to the Capitol Area Food Bank both to support identified needs during the pandemic. SLT proposes an ad hoc category of giving in the budget for pandemic related needs. About quarterly, (based on the schedule of FOG), Stewards would review the budget and ask FOG for a recommendation on funds to give away for pandemic needs. The funds would go to an organization that supports immigrants and also someplace engaged in food assistance. The recommendation does have an impact on the work for FOG and Debbie.
Discussion occurred – requesting clarification on the identified purposes of the funds, the timing of review, and whether this is a restricted or general category (at this point, general is assumed).
The proposal was accepted.
Technology Update – Dave Lloyd
Document was sent out prior to the meeting. Action was taken to confirm that all mission groups and Seekers groups had access to group communication such as Zoom. Survey confirmed this was the case. Every group had at least one, sometimes a private account and sometimes more than one.
Only the care pack team did not have. Will was not troubled by the lack of such. He could reach out by phone.
Only backup was Celebration Circle, with Erica. L&T have Marjory and Jacqie both have capabilities. If other groups want to offer something, the chart can help to identify others with capabilities.
Celebration Circle is not yet ready to make a proposal about using technology for worship in the future when we have the possibility of meeting in person
It was noted that attendees to Sunday worship appear to be gaining proficiency. Erica does general reminder. Brenda noted the professional worship commentary received from some of our younger attendees. They noted our worship service is smooth and not distracting. Thank Glen and Deborah for the effort they particularly put in to this service
Soliciting Ideas for School for Christian Growth – Learners and Teachers
Dave noted L&T will make a report in September about classes. The mission group is having a retreat on the 25th. Recognize the mission group is expected to provide certain classes for growth. Planning zoom in the fall – 6 weeks. As they have gained proficiency with the tool, L&T has had some success with breakout groups (which support the style of a face to face). They solicited suggestions for classes and teachers.
Trish – few of us, book study, on racism. Nancy Lawrence interested in black history.
Deborah – conversation Paul and the Poor offer to teach
Peter – interested in Servant Leadership – broaden and deepen our spiritual companionship, some good experience to share, place where we could use insights
Jacqie – Peter you may have the core of that already? Peter agreed.
Marjory (and Brenda) – cycle thru our own background – periodically
Trish – weddings and funerals – workshop on it particularly at this time
Keith – nature in some way – Jim Hall?
Sandra – interested in nature – recommend Braiding Sweet Grass
If other suggestions, send them to Dave.
Pastoral Concerns – All Stewards
Trish – SLT email this week about folks that mission groups are tracking.
Two Stewards to Share – Judy Lantz and Elizabeth Gelfeld
Soul Talk – All Stewards
MISSION GROUPS & REMOTE MEETING TECHNOLOGY (RMT)
| Mission/Ministry Group | RMT used & account holder | Account Holder/Host | Backup Host |
| Celebration Circle
Pre-worship check in Worship |
Professional Zoom
Professional Zoom Professional Zoom |
Deborah (Seekers partially reimburses)
Keith/Brenda Seekers/Deborah |
Erica |
| Earth & Spirit | Professional Zoom | Keith | |
| Eyes to See
|
Professional Zoom
Professional Zoom Professional Zoom |
Trish
Billy? Ron? |
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| Learners & Teachers | Professional Zoom
Professional Zoom Free Conference Call |
Marjory
Jacqie Dave |
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| Living Water
|
Professional Zoom
Free Zoom Free Zoom |
Marjory
Nancy Cynthia |
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| Mission Support Group | Professional Zoom | Friend of Michele/? | |
| Outreach Mission Group
|
Professional Zoom
Professional Zoom |
Keith
Joan |
Joan? |
| Time & Space
|
Professional Zoom
Free Zoom Free Zoom |
Deborah (Seekers partially reimburses)
Katie Peter |
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| CarePack Team
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| Carroll Café
|
Free Zoom
Free Conference Call |
Sandra
Sandra |
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| Children’s Team
|
Professional Zoom
Free Conference Call |
Keith/Brenda
Dave |
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| Down the Road | Professional Zoom | Jacqie Wallen | |
| Mission Support Companions | Free Conference Call | Mary Carol |