Financial Stewardship

The Financial Management Ministry assures prudent and reasonable oversight and management of Parish financial assets to assure their best use for operations and strategic planning.

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Treasurer

This position ensures Parish financial transactions are in accordance with budget and Vestry policies. The treasurer recommends use of Parish funds to the Vestry as needed.  Confidentiality of pledges and contribution information is assured as part of this job.
-Kim Haskell

Gratitude & Generosity (Stewardship)

A year-round program of education within the parish prepares for an annual response of intention for giving (unrestricted operating dollars.)  The committee plans and provides leadership for the annual response, encouraging all to recognize the gifts they have been given and continue to receive from God and in turn, give back a portion of the gifts in the form of time, talent and financial resources.
– Bruce Wilson

Investment Committee 

The committee works with the Treasurer in the oversight of all funds invested by the Parish.  These funds include Endowment Fund (ECF), Bequest Fund (Vanguard), Stock Transfer Account (Charles Schwab), Endowment Dividends account (BMO Bank), Advent Memorial Garden Chapel Reserve account (BMO Bank).
– Neal Haskell

Finance Committee

Its purpose is to be knowledgeable concerning the financial matters of the Parish on behalf of the Vestry; recommending actions to the Vestry that will assure good stewardship of the income and expenses of the annual operations and special needs.
– Dianne Diaz

Counters

Its purpose is to count the amount of plate giving and other offerings, and to credit each donor’s account promptly and accurately.
– Dianne Diaz

Major Gifts

This ministry has responsibility for an education/cultivation plan for estate and special giving.  (Usually this is Endowments, Bequest, restricted for specific purposes.)  It develops Major Maintenance, Facilities Reserve, & Special Gifts Funds.
– Dan Contonis