Guidance and Gifts Projects

In 2026, the Church Council commissioned a taskforce, The Guidance and Gifts Team, to identify strategic priorities and visioning for after our mortgage was paid off.

At the Annual Meeting in February 2026, the congregation approved setting aside $3,000 per month into the Gifts and Guidance (G&G) Fund, utilizing funds made available following the paying off of the mortgage.

The Guidance and Gifts team proposed a plan, which was adopted by the Council in July 2026.

Each month, the $3,000 that would have gone toward paying our mortgage will be distributed in the following way:

- 10% – Tithe to a Ministry Partner
- 30% – Kitchen Improvement Project
- 30% – Sanctuary Technology Upgrate Project
- 30% – New Staff Position for Children, Youth, and Family and Outreach

Prior to any monthly distribution of these funds, available funds shall first be used to maintain the following minimum reserve balances to ensure the ongoing support of current ministries and operational needs:

General Operating Fund: Minimum balance of $5,000
Capital Improvement Fund: Minimum balance of $10,000

No G&G fund distributions will be made until both reserve fund minimums have been fully met.

10% - Monthly Tithe to Ministry Partner

Monthly Tithe to Mission Partner

Funds designated as a tithe from G&G Funds will be distributed, as determined by the Council, to a ministry, mission organization, community partner, or cause that aligns with and is actively supported by the church.

The giving schedule for the rest of 2026:

August – Powerpack Program
September – Alexandra House
October – Supporting our partner congregation in Wimbe, Tanzania
November – Hope 4 Youth
December – St. Mark Crisis Fund

Team Lead: Church Council

Account Balance as of [Date]:

30% - Kitchen Improvement Project

Kitchen Improvement Project

Funds designated for kitchen renovations, equipment replacement, upgrades, safety improvements, and enhancements that support ministry and community use of the facility. Funds will be released once a team of impacted stakeholders has worked together to create and submit a detailed plan to the Council.

Team Lead:

Account Balance as of [Date]:

30% - Sanctuary Tech Upgrade Project

Sanctuary Tech Upgrade Project

Funds designated for audio/visual equipment, livestreaming capabilities, computer hardware, software, networking infrastructure, and other technology needs that enhance worship, support access for young families, alter improvements, communication, and ministry effectiveness. Funds will be released once a team of impacted stakeholders has worked together to create and submit a detailed plan to the Council.

Team Lead:

Account Balance as of [Date]:

30% - CYF/Outreach Staff Member

New Staff Position for Children, Youth, and Family and Outreach

Funds reserved to support the recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and related expenses of a future CYF/Outreach staff member. Funds will be released once a team of impacted stakeholders has worked together, with Staff Support, to create and submit a detailed job description. That Staff Support will then submit to the Council.

Team Lead:

Account Balance as of [Date]: