Walker Church Council
April 27, 2006

Present: K.C. Bretzke, Jesse Watkins, Bonnie Beckel, Jennifer Gahnstrom, Larry Nielsen, Sally Kuehn, Doug Rosenquist, Nancy Larsen, Julia Philips, Al Hildenbrand, Linden Gawby, Ricardo Morales.

Linden Gawby of the Welfare Rights Group made a presentation requesting that Walker church be the group’s fiscal agent.

MSP that Walker Church be the Welfare Rights group fiscal agent.

Doug Rosenquist presented a possible contract for artists exhibiting in L’Orange Gallery. He added that Walker Church literature could include mention that community artists exhibit at Walker. A brochure to that effect could be distributed at the May Day Parade. Doug will write something up for the brochure.

MSP that Walker Church approve the proposed contract for artists exhibiting in the gallery.

Julia Philips reported that Kristine Smith is generously willing to pay off the mortgage loan without expecting repayment. She wants to set up a payment schedule which we then will not be required to honor. Julia does not want to set up a repayment schedule if we are not expected to abide by it. There will be further discussion in May.

We also have to discuss whether or not we are going to sell the parsonage. We set up a joint meeting of the Church Council, the Trustees, and the Stewardship Committee on May 11 to discuss these two issues.

Larry stated that there will be a visioning workshop run by Chuck Lofy on Sunday, May 21 following the service which will include a potluck. Walter Lockhart will be there. We will discuss out expectations of Walter, how to say goodbye, and how to say hello.

Jesse scheduled a roast honoring Larry with an open mike on Sunday June 11 following a potluck. Jesse, K.C., Bonnie and Sally will be on the task force organizing this.

Sally reported on Outreach. the fundraiser breakfast made $709 and the rummage sale lunch made $209. Miriam West is going to work with Sally on grant writing. Kristine Smith will also lend her expertise. Sally will go volunteer on Outreach for the summer and return to paid work in the fall.

Sally also reported on the Sunday School which has been doing lessons on quilting with the help of Jan Werness and Kristine Smith.

Larry discussed his idea for the cleansing and rededication of the church. He also reported on the Southside Methodist Coalition presentation at Monticello.

Bonnie summed the conclusion of the Peace with Justice Committee’s project on health care. She thanked all the volunteers who helped.

Julia reported for the Stewardship Committee. She said that our financial status is good and added that Walter’s salary package will fit the budget.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Larsen
Church Council Secretary