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Last updated: January 31, 2008
Clerk of the Session
The Session of the Church is responsible for the mission and government of the Church. Minutes and other official records of the Session, which include minutes of Congregational meetings and records of the board of Deacons and the board of Trustees, are the property of the Session, and the Clerk is responsible for their preservation. This report is based on the minutes and other official records of Clifton Presbyterian Church for the year 2007.
The last year, 2007, built on the prior years’ accomplishments, quite literally. The multimillion dollar expansion and renovation of the sanctuary was completed in December 2006. The sanctuary was rededicated on January 21, 2007. During 2007, the final work was completed, including drilling a new well when it became apparent that the old well that had served the church for so long would not be sufficient for the needs of the church. More than $25,000 was raised for the unanticipated project.
The completion of the building project highlighted two inseparable issues: the vision for the future of Clifton Presbyterian now made possible by the expanded and modern facilities and the financial responsibilities arising from the project. How does the Congregation envision Clifton Presbyterian during the next decade? How is the Congregation going to meet the additional financial obligation created by the permanent financing? As 2007 ended, the Congregation is beginning to address the two entwined matters.
Meetings:
During the year 2007, Clifton Presbyterian Church held the annual congregational meeting and one special congregational meeting. The Session held ten regular meetings and three special meetings.On February 4, the Congregation met and approved the 2006 Annual Report, the 2007 budget and the terms of call for the Rev. Dr. Lynn Stanton-Hoyle and Rev. Jennifer Dunfee.
On April 22, 2007, the Congregation met to elect new officers. The Nominating Committee presented recommendations for four (4) Elder positions, three (3) Deacon positions and one (1) Trustee position. There were no nominations from the floor. In addition, there were five (5) nominations from the floor for the 2007/2008 Nominating Committee. All nominees were elected.
Members:
Throughout the year, the Session and Congregation welcomed five (5) new members into our Congregation compared to five (5) new members in 2006; sixteen (16) new members in 2005; ten (10) in 2004; sixteen (16) in 2003; fourteen (14) in 2002; and seventeen (17) in 2001.Weddings:
The Sanctuary hosted ten weddings in 2007. There were two weddings in 2006; eleven (11) weddings in 2005; twenty-two (22) weddings in 2004; twenty-four (24) weddings in 2003; twenty-four (24) weddings in 2002; and twenty-seven (27) in 2001.Baptisms:
There were five infant baptisms in 2007, compared with one in 2006; five in 2005; three infant baptisms and one adult baptism in 2004, six infant and two adult baptisms in 2003; three infant baptisms in 2002; and seven infant and two adult baptisms in 2001.Respectfully submitted by,
Robert G. Mayer
Clerk of Session