Background
For the last decade or more, there have been several attempts to create workable committees, but most failed to gain traction except for finance and fellowship.
Emmanuel membership is getting older and dwindling. Recent new members have moved to other churches.
The current rate of giving will not support a full time priest and recurring costs.
Under current practices and giving, recurring costs will require increasing dependence on Emmanuel 's investment portfolio which cannot be sustained over a long period.
There is zero to limited participation by young children and young adults in church services and activities.
Going Forward
To address the above problem areas, a revitalized Emmanuel Church is required and one that is founded on:
Transparency as the foundation for all church practices and activities,
An institutional structure that focuses on teamwork, discipline, broad participation by the congregation, vestry and priest and the setting of goals; and
The aggressive and sustained execution of programs and practices that will ensure success.
Framework
Attached is an example of goals and an institutional framework for implementation of programs by committees to enhance the achievement of goals.
2017-18 Illustrative Goals for Discussion
Achieve financial self-sufficiency for all operating and recurring costs by December 31, 2018 by fund raising, pledges and other revenue generating activities.
Increase Sunday average attendance from 25 in 2016 to 35 in 2017 and to 50 by December 31, 2018 excluding Chatham Hall students.
Encourage greater cooperation and participation between Chatham Hall and the Emmanuel Church members to include two Emmanuel services to be held in the Chatham Hall chapel each year.
Recruit 5 families with children in 2017 and 5 more in 2018 for a total of 10 with an overall focus on developing youth leadership.
Download the Framework - Emmanuel Church Goals and Committees 2016V3