Place of Meeting Annual Report Book Feb 2015

Place of Meeting

Report Book issue: Looking back in gratitude Looking ahead in hope Toronto United Mennonite Church

February 2015

Contents Place of Meeting is the meaning of the Huron word “toronton,” from which our city gets its name. Fittingly, it can also mean “plenty” or “abundance.”

Place of Meeting is also the monthly newsletter of Toronto United Mennonite Church. May you find plenty here to enjoy and ponder. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily of the congregation as a whole.

Contributions of all kinds are enthusiastically received, through the mail folder in the lobby or at dmartens@pathcom.com Next deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 24 This report can be read in full colour online at issuu.com/pomeditor/docs/pom_ feb_2015/ Production Editor: Doreen Martens

2 Board chair’s report 3 Pastor’s report 6 Associate Pastor’s report 8 Youth Ministry team report 9 Youth report 11 Mission & Service Committee report 12 Congregational Life 14 Pastor-Congregational Relations Committee 15 Worship Committee report 17 Gift Discernment Committee report 22 Property Committee report 24 Christian Education Committee 27 Treasurer’s report 33 Building Committee & Space Task Force 36 Lark Queen Investment Ltd. 37 Human Sexuality task force report 38 Silver Lake 40 Lazarus Rising 41 St. Clair O’Connor Community Inc. report 43 Mennonite Church Canada report to churches 45 Mennonite Central Committee report 46 Mennonite Church Eastern Canada report 47 Mennonite Disaster Service report 48 Minutes from AGM February 2014 55 Minutes from Congregational Meeting June 8, 2014 61 Minutes from Congregational Meeting Nov. 9, 2014 66 Outline of worship services in 2014 68 Membership List 2014 76 Upcoming Events Back page: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA Place of Meeting February 2015 Report Book page 1

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spent a good part of this past year testing a vision”

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”

Proverbs 29:18, KJV

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he vision referred to by the writer of Proverbs is a prophetic vision, a revelation, divine guidance. Without it we cast off restraint and run amok. We the people perish.

Only if we follow God’s ways and laws will we find meaning and happiness.

Board chair’s report

As a church we spent a good part of this past year testing a vision presented at the last Annual General Meeting by our Visioning Committee. Given our congregation’s long involvement with people who are marginalized and/or in transition, the committee proposed that our building project provide both a better welcome for a diversity of people, and supportive housing for survivors of human trafficking. Was this a prophetic revelation from God? Was it in keeping with God’s ways and intent for us now? Over the next months we learned, and discussed, and prayed, and pledged. In June we strongly affirmed this vision as being of God and for us, and chose a scale for the building work that seemed prudent and represented good stewardship.

Since then we have moved quickly to implement this vision. Our Space Task Force 3 concluded its part of the building design and permitting work. The 6 Lark St. property was transferred and is now wholly owned by TUMC. Our new Building Committee took over the final designs for the Queen St. and Lark St. renovations, and started contracting and supervision of the construction work. We formed an interim board for the Aurora House project who then drafted its mission statements, and is now applying for charitable status and then programme funding. Congregants made pledges and donated in 2014 over $300,000 towards the building work in addition to the $60,000 donated in 2013. I am grateful to all those who have brought us to this point in our congregational life, donating their time and talents in discerning and implementing God’s will in this major undertaking.

will also bring new and creative outreach opportunities on both our properties which we believe will bring us much joy.

In addition to this work, the Church Board also oversaw: • The work of our Human Sexuality Task Force and our participation in Mennonite Church Canada’s “Being a Faithful Church” discussions on the same topic; • The review of our Associate Pastor’s first year of full-time ministry with our youth and the wider congregation; • Completion of our initial year of financial and personal support for two Eritrean refugees.

I thank all those on the current board who are continuing their faithful service to the church, and to Mary Klein who now leaves the board but continues as a member of the Aurora House board. A special thanks to Vice-Chair Jon Brandt, who took on additional responsibilities while I was away for three months last summer.

The coming year’s construction work will bring disruption and distractions, and more demands on our time and finances. But it

Doug Pritchard

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‘As we anticipate housing the stranger, soon to become friend, let us hope and pray for the same kind of provision for us all’

The word of the Lord came to [Elijah], saying, 3 “Go from here and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the Wadi Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. 4 You shall drink from the wadi, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 5 So he went and did according to the word of the Lord; he went and lived by the Wadi Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the wadi.

1 Kings 17:2-6

Pastor’s report

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his scripture can be found at the beginning of the complex Elijah narrative recorded in the books of the Kings. I chose it to begin my report this year for a couple of reasons: First, it contains the name of a stream, Cherith, which was one of the early suggestions for naming our local mission project that instead has become Aurora House. Second, although we did not choose Cherith, the story of Elijah that contains reference to this stream reminds us that God provides for those whom God calls to be faithful.

For the last couple of years in my annual report, I have made reference to our 2008 Vision and Identity initiatives. Note especially: 3. Explore the possibility of a local mission activity – now the founding of Aurora House.

4. Consider creative use of our space (6 Lark St. and 1774 Queen St) to support the ministry objectives of TUMC and our ministry partners in 1774 Queen St. –– we are proceeding with renovations of 6 Lark and 1774 Queen St. that support the ministry objectives of TUMC and our partners (noting especially that Aurora House has significant support from and involvement of the Toronto Mennonite New Life Centre).

The year 2014 was the final year of a long process of discernment that has brought us to the point of concretizing these initiatives.

Thanks be to God. While there is considerable work to be done, our direction seems clear and manageable, thanks to God and to all who continue to contribute time and talents to the space and now building task force and to the foundational work of the Aurora House Board.

A year ago we could not have foreseen where we are now. God is good, and as the Elijah story reminds us, God provides for those God calls to be faithful.

When the wadi Cherith dries up because of drought –– as it does at the completion of the story quoted above –– God instructs Elijah to join a foreign widow and her son in the town of Zarephath in Sidon, and God provides for all three of them by ensuring that the jar of meal and jug of oil will not run out until the drought is over. As we

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anticipate housing the stranger, soon to become friend, let us hope and pray for the same kind of provision for us all.

As I scrolled through my 2014 calendar to note the other significant events in the life of our congregation, I noted that we began the year with a parent/child dedication, and the Sunday after that we welcomed new members. Following is a list of the many things that we celebrated in 2014.

Births: We welcomed Eli Nathaniel Schmucker, Brynn Carolyn Banack and Isaac Joel Gerber.

Weddings: We rejoiced with Alexandra Lobach and David Waddell, and Jerome Leis and Aleesa Carter.

New Members: We welcomed Christine Langschmidt and Peter Haresnape upon confession of their faith and John Epp, who transferred his membership to TUMC from the Danforth Mennonite Church.

We were deeply saddened by many deaths this past year.

We mourn the loss of Roger Slute, Otto Andres and Selma Neudorf. We mourn with our sister congregation, TMNLC, the deaths of Luis Arias, Jaime Romero and Eunice Yantzi.

We also held memorial services for others who had connections with members of our congregation: Ron Sawatsky, George Kinyera and Rosa Amelia Ocampo. And for all those beyond our congregation whom I have not named but whom we have loved and lost in this past year, we pray to God for comfort in our sorrow.

The Caring Team welcomed Ken Salsman to our team this year and we said good-bye and thank you to Geoff Wichert for many years of service.

The Preaching Team welcomed Peter Haresnape and John Rempel in 2014. We thank Aldred Neufeldt and Susie Guenther Loewen for their service.

Ethan Vanderleek joined us as a summer student intern this past year. He assisted with the Silver Lake Retreat theme of Taize worship, led regular worship, preached occasionally and helped plan and lead the first annual TUMC camping trip. It was a pleasure to work with him.

Several of us attended the Mennonite Church Canada Assembly this past summer in Winnipeg. There were many highlights, including a turning point in the Being a Faithful Church process. Now in its 7th year, the Being a Faithful Church process has claimed from the beginning that “the

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calling/vocation of the church is to seek to understand the desires of God for our times and share this good news.” With BFC 5, we were in the midst of discerning our key questions re: human sexuality when it became clear to the leaders of the process that we needed to shift our focus to the following statement and question of BFC 6, “God’s gift of unity is not invalidated by our disagreement. How shall we maintain our unity in Christ as congregations, Area Church/National Church while understanding matters of same-sex relationships differently?” As with every step along the way, TUMC has and will give input into this process.

Personally and professionally in 2014, I attended a three-day Women Doing Theology conference in Virginia and a four-day silent retreat at Loyola house in Guelph. In the spring I completed my final integrative paper for my Master of Theology Degree and my Diploma in Spiritual Direction. I graduated with that degree (ThM) and diploma (DSD) in November. The Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre gave me an opportunity to present my paper at a Scholars Forum also in November.

ical to take place September through December 2015.

My sabbatical proposal has been reviewed and accepted by MCEC and TUMC’s PCRC and Board. The theme statement of that proposal is as follows: I want to deepen my appreciation for and understanding of a faith-based approach to Creation Care. I plan to do the work necessary beforehand so that this sabbatical will be a time of growth for the congregation and myself and that my absence will be as least disruptive as possible to the life of the congregation.

I would like to close this report by making reference to part of a prayer I say regularly: Divine Wisdom….

Each day you give us all that we need.

You remind us of our limits and we let go.

You support us in our power and we act with courage, for you are the dwelling place within us, the empowerment around us and the celebration among us Now and forever, Amen.

New assignments for me this year include ex-officio presence on the Aurora House Board and the design team for the TUMC part of the renovations. I have also accepted an assignment as the MCEC representative on the Mennonite Church Canada gift discernment committee. Having come to the end of some milestones, (the degree and the serious work of discernment re: next steps for our congregation), I find myself dreaming about the next phase of personal, pastoral and congregational growth.

As we proceed with our building project and mission proposal, as we strive to be faithful to God’s call for us here at TUMC, as we worship and work and celebrate together, may this prayer remind us that God will give us all that we need, that when we reach our limits we can let go and let God, and that we can trust God to empower us to be all that God has called us to be. May it be so.

Marilyn Zehr

In that light I have applied for and received funding from MCEC’s leadership enrichment fund for a sabbat-

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‘Intergenerational events are community-building opportunities for our congregation and shape our children and youth’

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

Colossians 3.14

Associate pastor’s report

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y first year as Associate Pastor at TUMC has gone by very quickly, and has been full and enriching. Thank you for all the affirmation and constructive criticism you have given me along the way. It is a privilege to serve this congregation, and our wonderful group of youth. I feel that God has blessed this ministry and this call.

I am especially grateful for the ongoing work of our committed youth sponsors Alyson Baergen, Elise Epp (who is stepping down), John Teshima and Carmen Wiebe, and GERMS sponsors David Brule, Sherri Klassen, Denise Salsman (now leading Venture Club instead), Harold Thiessen (stepped down) and Audrey Wichert.1 My work with youth is also directly supported by a structure that includes a strong Vision for Youth Ministries, a Youth Ministry Team and a well functioning PCRC (Pastoral Congregation Relations Committee).

As part of my role I have had the opportunity to attend many committee meetings and make some good connections for intergenerational inclusion and faith formation. In cooperation with lead pastor Marilyn, we bring our gifts together to tend to the congregation’s pastoral, preaching and worship needs. TUMC continues to live out our theology of the “priesthood of all believers.”2 This past year, two intergenerational events showed how significant a focus on youth and children can be. The Family Good Friday service included Stations of the Cross for children and connected with Easter Sunday butterflies. It was attended by over 60 people. And the fun “It Takes a Village” event highlighted our interconnectedness as we began the Fall season. These, along with other intergenerational events, are community-building opportunities for our congregation and shape our children and youth.

The YMT and Youth reports cover many aspects of youth ministry at TUMC, so I will touch on a few additional points. We currently have about 14 regular youth and 12 regular junior youth in our groups, this includes a couple of participants from the Danforth Mennonite Church and some friends who attend every so often.

Audrey was the original instigator/founder of GERMS sometime back in the ’90s and her contributions to youth work at TUMC throughout the years have been immeasurable.

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Mennonite Confession of Faith, article 15 http://www.mennolink.org/doc/cof/art.15.html 2

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Youth highlights We are moving towards more youth input and participation in shaping our gatherings, more regularity in our meeting times and we are enjoying a greater sense of community. One outcome of the planning is that we had our first annual youth and adult TUMC Canoe Trip in August.

Marilyn Zehr, who has many gifts and passions in this area, coordinated it. All 7 participants considered the 2-day trip to be a wonderful time of connection to each other and enjoyment of nature.

Fundraising to support youth activities continues to be a part of our activities, and this year we again hosted the Spaghetti supper, with a theme of Noah’s Ark. We are grateful for TUMC’s generosity at these events.

This year we donated 10% of our earnings to Yonge Street Mission. The YMT also has ongoing conversations about how to include youth and families with different financial means.

GERMS highlights The GERMS (Great Evening Recreation for Mennonite Students) junior youth group is a vibrant and gifted group at TUMC. In February we had our annual Winter Retreat, which was led by Ed Heide on the theme of “Mirror, mirror: Self Esteem.” At the retreat we also discovered our mutual enjoyment of singing together. Jr youth also participated in the MCEC Jr Youth Retreat on the theme of Food and Faith.

In the Fall we changed our schedule and are now meeting regularly on the third Sunday of the month for a potluck that includes parents. Navigating adolescence can be complex for all involved, so while the jr youth have their time together, parents meet for community-building and mutual support. The “We Care Weekend: #James 1:27” was a meaningful event for all involved. It resulted in 2 quilts, 100 hygiene kits for MCC and a greater awareness of refugees.

The Jr youth also had a successful new fundraiser to support their Winter Retreat, by providing a bag lunch for the Fall Congregational Meeting. Rumour has it this will become an annual event.

Safe Church Finally, I would like to report that the Safe Church Committee (myself, along with Gini Reimer and Ann Dyck), with a lot of support from Tobi Thiessen (Christian Education Coordinator) continues the implementation of the Safe Church Policy. In the Fall we held an information session for Sunday School teachers and we continue to collect and vet volunteer forms.

I look forward to continued and fruitful ministry with this gifted and faithful church. May our efforts continue to flow from our love and from our desire to follow Christ, Respectfully,

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‘The team has become Michele’s sounding board, a place to generate and fine-tune ideas as they relate to the vision’

Youth Ministries team

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he Youth Ministry Team (YMT) was set up in 2012, entrusted with the newly minted Vision for Youth Ministry that had been approved by the congregation after an extended process of discernment with regard to youth ministry at TUMC. The past two years have been characterized by transition in youth ministry leadership, as TUMC said farewell to our former Youth Pastors and then installed Michele Rizoli as our Associate Pastor with primary responsibility for youth ministry. During that time, the YMT has held the vision, imagining ourselves as the hub that enables the various facets of youth ministry to work together and be of common purpose.

Those years, while exciting, were also characterized by significant fatigue as youth sponsors in particular stepped up their commitment.

With the coming of Michele to our team, the function of the YMT has changed somewhat. Where before there was no one person overseeing every aspect of youth ministry, making the YMT the only place to relay and receive information, she now carefully and competently holds it all together, weighing GERMS and TUMY activities against the vision as she has received it, supporting and participating in Sunday School, helping sponsors to think through and plan events and retreats, and thinking intentionally about how to integrate TUMC's youth into the life of the church. In this way continue to foster a culture of intergenerational integration that is so crucial to church life and faith formation. Our first “It Takes a Village” initiative in September, with the cooperation of the church Board, brought to life our TUMC village and this interconnectedness in ministry.

The YMT has become Michele’s sounding board, a place to generate and fine-tune ideas as they relate to the vision, to support her initiatives and to authorize her to do the work set before her. As we negotiate this new role with regard to our mandate, we are grateful for her continued energy, commitment and leadership.

Lori Unger

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Youth At first thought, it may seem as though the youth had a bit of a quiet year in 2014. There were no trips to Winnipeg for large scale Mennonite youth events like there were in 2013, and there was no service and learning trip to Miami like there was in 2012. You may be wondering “Did the youth even do anything this year?” but in fact the youth participated in a huge variety of events, both old and new, within the past year.

As always, a major highlight early in the calendar year is MCEC’s winter youth retreat that happens in February. Due to excellent commitment from the youth (and some friends), TUMC actually sent one of the largest youth groups in all of MCEC! Aside from the usual fun and games (such as the classic “boxball”) the weekend’s theme was “Encountering Jesus at the Table”, which focused on lessons about discipleship and servanthood and culminated in washing the feet of one another.

The next major event was something that was brought back by the young adults and coordinated by our youth sponsors Elise Epp and Alyson Baergen. This was Awesomefest, an intergenerational event between youth, young adults and seniors of the congregation. Though many of the younger people did not know what to expect; it proved to be an evening of good food, getting to know different people and fun games.

Following that event, the youth group also managed to successfully lead the April 20th church service with a team effort coming from many different people within the youth group.

Some highlights from the service included the sermon provided by Jacobo Mata as well as a very enjoyable offertory from Clay Appell. The youth also put on the annual TUMC Coffee house in June, and enjoyed a “Beginning of Summer”

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barbeque hosted by sponsors John and Carmen, where we sadly said goodbye to Arianne Wichert (Leaving to attend Rosthern Junior College in Saskatchewan) and Siena Armstrong (Moving to Guelph).

When things started up again in the Fall, the youth sponsors decided to focus more on having regular events on the third Friday every month, to allow for youth to plan ahead, and to really get to know each other while hanging out together. Thus, TUMY Fridays (or TGITF) was born, and since then the youth have really enjoyed our Friday get-togethers for things such as Gorgon, Bowling and a Movie Night; in addition to our other youth events at different times. The fall congregational meeting also saw Michele’s contract as Pastor get reviewed, following a very positive report from the Pastoral Review Committee.

In our final event of 2014, a “make-your-own-pizza” lunch at Michele’s with 17 youth in attendance, we said goodbye to another member, Derek Schmucker, who was leaving to spend 6-months in Colombia. Elise Epp has also stepped down as a youth sponsor.

Overall, 2014 was a great year for the youth group with an expansion of active members and continued strong leadership from Michele and the sponsors, who have constantly planed new and interesting events for us. We look forward to another year under her leadership and (of course) our trip to Mennonite World Conference in Pennsylvania this July.

Isaac Thiessen

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‘The miracle of Aurora House was indeed a wonderful initiative to participate in’

Mission & Service Committee Report

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gain this year TUMC has demonstrated its commitment to serving the world outside the confines of our local church community in generous ways. It has been a privilege to participant /observe this phenomenon.

In a challenging year financially, we as a congregation have met our commitments to our refugee sponsorship initiative, met the commitments to our many and diverse benevolence items, and committed generously to the capital costs of our new ministry out of 6 Lark.

As a committee we have worked with the two sponsored refugees from Eritrea, participated in the visioning and startup process which has culminated in the launch of Aurora House, and we have monitored the benevolences that do not have other mechanisms of oversight in our church structures.

Our commitment and involvement with the refugees were fulfilled in September. The two young men were determined to be independent and to prove they can make it on their own in their new country. They have made a circle of friends within their own community which they find adequate for their social and spiritual needs.

The miracle of Aurora House was indeed a wonderful initiative to participate in. It now has its own board but we continue to monitor and periodically advise on issues going forward.

We continue to look for ways to better connect with other benevolences of the congregation. We would appreciate comments from members on the various initiatives we support. If you would like to champion any of these please talk to one of the members of this committee.

Sincerely,

Evan Heise Members: Peter Voth, Luis Matta, Bruce Pope, Aldred Neufeld

A visit with Kosovar refugees sponsored by TUMC; readying hygiene kits for delivery to refugee camps.

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‘We have organized volunteers who live reasonably close to our building to participate in the TUMC Sunday Dinner Welcoming Team’

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ur Congregational Life Committee seeks to promote and encourage an intergenerational community-building environment within the church and to foster the development of supportive relationships within the congregation through social intergenerational events and activities.

Congregational Life

Overview We spent the first half of the year struggling with unclear vision and purpose, along with confusion regarding our role in the life of the congregation. We also didn’t have clear responsibilities in relationship to other committees. Emerging out of this has been clearer focus and renewed enthusiasm.

Highlights In February we celebrated Diana Gallego’s receiving her landed immigrant status in Canada after 12 years of waiting.

On March 23, we held our annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” event with the participation of 32 households.

On May 25 we held a baby shower for three babies and their parents: David and Damaris, Kendal and Clark, Heather and Joel. The 20s & 30s group gave leadership, with Marika and Donny as liaisons.

On June 13-15 we had our annual TUMC Silver Lake retreat with a bit of a twist in the form of a new menu. Participants brought dishes already prepared, saving time in the kitchen. It felt like a good success.

For Gathering Sunday, near the beginning of September, we provided a cake for this occasion. On Sept. 14 we collaborated with our associate pastor on the event “It Takes a Village.”

For the end of the year, the Congregational Life Committee helped the Worship Committee in the annual carol sing held on the first Sunday of Advent. Carolyn Loewen also organized “goodie” bags for children attending the Christmas Eve service.

Looking ahead In response to a need for a more intentional way to welcome first-time visitors, we have organized volunteers who live reasonably close to our building to participate in the “TUMC Sunday Dinner Welcoming Team.” These people are prepared to host newcomers for Sunday dinner after church. A roster is ready to go and we began the second Sunday in January.

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On Jan. 25 we held the first event of the year: a potluck lunch followed by a square dance!

(We hope you enjoyed it.)

We also plan to organize more potlucks through the year.

Continuing obstacles: In 2014, we were limited in our capacity with having only three members. The Terms of Reference from the Board call for a Committee of at least five people. I have asked the Board to clarify this. For 2015, Edna and Diana are leaving the Committee while Ginny and Herb Buckwalter are joining. We remain a committee of three. Thanks so much to Edna and Diana for their creativity, computer knowledge and for the good times that we had together.

Another difficulty is that for every event that is scheduled, we need numerous volunteers and it is often hard to find them. We, our Congregational Life Committee, needs more support from you, the congregation.

Our goal and our hope is to continue fostering intergenerational community-building among our congregation through social events and activities.

Please continue keeping our committee in your prayers for God’s guidance and mission in our congregation.

Jacqui Schmucker On behalf of Edna Bejarano, Diana Gallego and our new members Ginny and Herb Buckwalter

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‘PCRC’s primary task is to care for the relationship between the pastors and congregation and, when necessary, to mediate conversations’

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he Pastor Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC) was established in February 2011 (at the AGM). The primary task of the PCRC is to care for the relationship between the pastors and the congregation and, when necessary, to mediate conversations among pastors and members of the congregation, pastors and the church board and between pastors and other members of the pastoral team. As such, much of the work of the PCRC is confidential and will not be reported on to the congregation.

After a few years of transitions, this year has been a stable year with our church staff. Marilyn Zehr continues as our lead pastor –– she celebrated her 5th anniversary in this position on October 5. Michele Rae Rizoli completed the first year of her first term as Associate Pastor on August 15. An interim review was completed, and the term continues for another 2 years. Mike DeHaan continues as the Office Administrator, having started in this position on April 1, 2013.

Pastor Congregation Relations Committee

PCRC has been meeting regularly throughout 2014 with the pastors –– individually and as a group. Some meetings have also included the church administrator.

As a new pastor, Michele is attending a program through MCEC called “Transitioning into Ministry” or TiM. This program was created to assist beginning pastors and their congregations to thrive in ministry. Marilyn has also completed this program. TUMC pays for Michele’s participation in this program as part of our spending plan.

In 2014, PCRC presented a “Document Retention and Destruction” policy, modelled after the MCEC policy.

This policy was approved by the church board in April 2014. While the personnel records for a number of current and past employees of the church are in the possession of the PCRC, there are others at TUMC who also hold personnel-related records, especially as pertains to pastoral reviews which have been completed in the past.

The new policy places the responsibility for the retention of all documents related to TUMC’s employees with the PCRC. If you have been involved in a pastoral review and are holding documents related to that review, please give those documents to a member of PCRC for retention. You can place the documents into a sealed envelope, labelled with the date and subject matter. Electronic

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documents are also subject to this policy. Any documents that are only available electronically should be copied onto a disk or portable drive and given to PCRC for retention. Please ensure that any other documentation is deleted from your computer (i.e. emails, duplicate copies).

A full description of the duties of the PCRC is available on the TUMC website under TUMC Community section – see Resources.

Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions or concerns. The members of the PCRC in 2014 were Ed Heide, Virginia Lepp and Anita Tiessen. Anita’s term is now finished and a discernment will take place in 2015 to find a new member.

‘Over the past year, we have been intentional in integrating the children and youth into all aspects of our worship services’

Worship Committee Report

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s we have just come through the Christmas and Advent season as I write this, I have been reminded many times of the “reason for the season,” and that we should “Put Christ back into Christmas.” It is a good reminder, as with worship committee, it is easy to become bogged down with the many details that need attention to ensure that our worship services happen. Let us never forget that Christ is the reason for our whole being!

The worship service is a central component of our Sundays at church. The worship committee is responsible for planning and implementing meaningful worship services designed to meet the varying needs of the congregation. We take this mandate to heart and have spent much time discussing how to ensure that we are meeting the varying needs of our congregation, and if not, are working toward continuing to do so. We recognize, though, that we are unlikely to be able to meet all needs, as not everyone seeks the same thing from a worship service. So we hope that the variety presented will meet all of the congregation’s needs for a meaningful worship experience at least some of the time.

As a committee, we are aware of the congregation’s commitment to the “Vision for Youth Ministries” and our desire to have our children and youth be part of our worship services without being on “display.” Over the past year, we have been intentional in integrating the children and youth into all aspects of our worship services, as well as providing opportunities for them to take ownership of a complete worship service. With Associate Pastor Michele Rae Rizoli’s guidance, we continue to work toward making this a more natural process within the Sunday morning worship services.

I continue to be thankful for the willingness of people to participate in the worship services. There are many ways in which you can participate in our services. If you are interested in participating in any of the following aspects of the worship service, please contact one of the members of the worship committee – we’d be happy to talk to you about your interests.

Leading worship: Every Sunday, a person from the congregation leads the worship service. The service is planned in coordination with the speaker for that Sunday, as well as consultation with the song leader, pianist and scripture reader. Each worship “team” received emailed direction a few weeks before the worship service to help in worship planning. A number of resources are available. In 2014, there were 30 individuals or couples or mentor/mentee pairs who led worship.

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Preaching: The Preaching Team coordinates themes throughout the year and schedules speakers for each Sunday. Marilyn Zehr and Michele Rae Rizoli attend the Preaching Team meetings and provide the liaison for Worship committee with that team.

Scripture reading: A roster of scripture readers was implemented in 2013 and continues to grow and be a meaningful part of our weekly worship services. John Epp provides direction to this ministry and meets regularly with the scripture readers to discuss ways of enhancing the readings. There are currently 9 people on the scripture reading roster.

Music: Marie Penner has been coordinating the song leader and pianist roster. We will miss her as she finishes her current term and steps down from the committee as of the AGM. There are currently 8 song leaders and 8 pianists on the roster. Marie has also been coordinating the scheduling of additional worship music in our services. The worship committee doesn’t always know what musical talents are in our congregation. Please let us know if you have a musical gift to share.

Usher: Ryan Janzen is the coordinator for the ushers.

There are normally two ushers on Sunday morning, and the duties include setting up the audio system for the service, recording the service for posting to the website, handing out bulletins to all who arrive, receiving the offerings, circulating the cordless microphones during introductions and the sharing of joys and concerns, and several other miscellaneous duties. There are currently 21 ushers.

Decor: We have had difficulty in getting volunteers to work on church decor. The main “seasons” during which we try to change the decor at the front of the church are Lent, summer, Thanksgiving, and Advent/Christmas. If you have any interest in helping

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with one or all of these decor changes, please let us know. In the absence of volunteers for this area of our worship services, we will be keeping to minimal changes in the decor.

Special services: We have several special services throughout the year which bring meaning to the attendees outside of Sunday mornings. We have a Taizé service on the first Sunday of every month, from 7:008:00 p.m. There is always a Good Friday service, as well as a service on Christmas Eve. Many thanks to those who were part of the worship committee in 2014, and to all who participated in the planning and leading of the worship services.

Worship Committee members in 2014 were: Erika Friesen, Marie Penner, John Rempel, Ethan Vanderleek and Anita Tiessen, along with Marilyn Zehr and Michele Rae Rizoli.

Anita Tiessen on behalf of Marie Penner, Erika Friesen, Marilyn Zehr, Michele Rizoli

‘In this past year we have had encouraging conversations with many of you’

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his committee is responsible for discerning persons for nomination to the Church Board, the five Standing Committees, Special Ministries and to assist with Board appointments.

In order to do this we work at discerning the gifts and interests of our members/adherents. With that information we then try to match individuals with positions that allow each individual to share their gifts and interests with the congregation. As much as we try, it is not possible for us to know everyone’s gifts, therefore we welcome your recommends of individuals for specific roles and/or ministries.

We want to thank all who serve. In addition to the people our Committee discerns, there are many in TUMC who volunteer their time to be Sunday School teachers, ushers, greeters, song/worship leaders, music ministry, junior/youth sponsors, mentors, Youth Ministry Team, Preaching Team, Caring Team, St Clair-O’Connor, Aurora House, and Building Committee. Thank you one and all.

I think I can speak for the other team members when I say that in this past year we have had encouraging conversations with many of you. We appreciate the time you gave to consider your answer to an invitation to serve. A special thank you to my co-workers, Bill DeFehr, Damaris Schmucker and Jeff Taylor.

Your good humour, wisdom and diligent work made the year enjoyable.

A worship jobs board –– featuring the many ways congregrants can be part of leading worship –– was part of the It Takes a Village event in September.

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TUMC elected and appointed positions Term Length: All positions are two-year terms, unless otherwise specified, to a maximum of six consecutive years on any Standing Committee or Special Ministry.

Members & Adherents: Members of the Board, Special Ministries and Standing Committee Coordinators shall be Church members.

Discernment & Approval: All positions for the Board are discerned by the Gift Discernment Committee (GDC) and presented for approval at a congregational meeting.

• Members of Special Ministries shall be discerned by the congregation using a process determined by the GDC. • Members of the Gift Discernment Committee shall be discerned by the Board and presented for approval at a congregational meeting.

• All positions for Task Forces and Other Board Appointments are discerned by the Gift Discernment Committee on behalf of the Board and affirmed by the congregation.

• Finance Committee, JMC, SCOC & NLC Board follow the same guidelines as Other Board Appointments.

For more details: See the TUMC Constitution and Bylaws.

Note: red text shows vacancies or positions to be confirmed.

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Congregational Life Committee e Member Church Board Rep Jacqui Schmucker (2015) Member Ginny Buckwalter (2016) Member Herb Buckwalter (2016) Member Note: The Coffee Hour and Funera ral Coordinator roles report into the Congregational Life Committee.

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2012 Erna Neufeldt (2016) Bill DeFehr (2015) Demaris Schmucker (2015) Sherri Klassen (2016)

TUMC elected and appointed positions Preaching Team 2012 John Rempel (2016) Peter Haresnape (2015) Jeff Taylor (2015) Lori Unger (2016) Note: Preaching Team is discerne ed in April, with terms beginning immediiately.

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Caring Team 2012 2013 2014 Ken Salsman (2016) Vern Riediger (2015) Shauna Heide (2016) Judi Bergen (2015) Note: Small Group Coordinators report re into the Caring Team.

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Pastor/Congregation Relations Committee 2012 2013 Member To be discerned Feb. 2015 Member Ed Heide (2015) Member Gini Lepp (2016) Note: PCRC terms are for three years. ye Note: Two PCRC members are discerned di by the congregation, and one by b the Past stor(s).

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Youth Sponsor Rep Carmen Wiebe Junior Youth Sponsor Rep Audrey Wichert Youth Member TBD Junior Youth Member TBD Note: The Youth and Jr. Youth members me are discerned by the Youth Past stors/Sponso sors or the e YMT. Note: The Youth and Jr. Youth members me are 1-year terms.

St. Clair O'Connor Community Board Member elected Marlene DeFehr (2017) Member elected Walter Friesen (2016) Member elected Lisa Horrocks (2018) Note: Terms are three years and end in June of each year.

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TUMC elected and appointed positions Missions and Service Committee Coordinator elected Evan Heise (2015) Member Luis Mata (2016) Member, MCC Rep Peter Voth (2015) Member Bruce Pope (2015) Member Aldred Neufeldt (2016) Note: MCC Reps report into the Missi ssion and Service Committee.

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Member John David Penner (2016) Member Erika Friesen (2015) Member Tim Schmucker (2016) Note: The Ushering and Decor Coord rdinators report into the Worship p Committtee.

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David Nelligan (2015) Alison Li (2016) Marika Pauls-Laucht (2016)

Aurora House Interim Board Member Member Member

Lisa Horrocks Mary Klein Christy Langschmidt

Joint Management Committee Member Property Committee Member Member

Mike DeHaan (2015) Ken Cornies (2016) Ed Heide (2016)

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Michele Rizoli Anne Dyck (2015) Virginia Reimer (2017)

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Calvin Dyck Joel Gerber Christy Langschmidt Richard Ratzlaff Bob Tiessen

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‘After years of thinking that magical elves did this work, it was humbling to discover how many hours go into keeping (the kitchen) tidy’

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he year saw a refresh of TUMC’s Property Committee, with the position of Property Coordinator being filled after two years of vacancy. This meant that Property again had a presence at TUMC Board. We took the opportunity to clarify roles, with many of the same faces volunteering uncounted hours to keeping our building and property maintained.

Peter Dick and Harold Thiessen remained extremely involved, and both their wealth of knowledge and their willingness to offer hours of service (often in less-than-ideal conditions) have been inspiring and highly appreciated.

Recent memories include Peter bent to the waist in our sump pump and Harold sawing branches by hand on a cold November day.

Ken Cornies took on the role of Building Security (keys, fire alarms, etc.), and is updating the security setup with our alarm company, Knightwatch. Ken also agreed to sit on the Joint Management Committee (JMC) as TUMC representative, alongside Ed Heide who continued on as JMC rep this year, and Mike DeHaan, our Administrative Assistant. Collaborating with our building partners about property logistics, especially during this time of planning a building expansion, is one of the beautiful ways that we keep in touch and ensure that we continue to work towards the same goals. Note: Loida Lopez of the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto is currently chairing JMC. Virginia Reimer continued to serve us as Kitchen Coordinator, spending time cleaning out the fridge and taking stock of what is in the kitchen. She and Mike spent many hours trying to find homes for the lost & found items discovered around the building. After years of thinking that magical elves did this work, it was humbling to discover how many hours go into keeping these areas tidy.

Extensions of the Property Committee include our IT and Audio/Visual experts, Donny Cheung and Ryan Janzen, who secured us a new projector and new sound equipment in the sanctuary. In addition, two of our unofficial members include Mike, who has taken on several property-related tasks because of his frequent presence in the building, and Herb Buckwalter, who has been willing to help out whenever he has time (special thanks for cleaning the youth room couches!).

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wet, cold weather to make a huge difference for our neighbhours and to upkeep our building.

And I (Jana Lepp) joined as first-time Property Coordinator with a lot to learn! It has been great to gather knowledge about this immensely important volunteer work, and we will spend some of next year trying to spread this knowledge and inviting others to join the effort.

In addition to the many regular duties we perform, here are some of the items we accomplished this year: • Underground River: Flushed out drains, replaced sump pump, checked valves and removed mud from pipes.

• Kitchen: Replaced dishwasher detergent pump, repaired door lock.

• Lighting: Repaired control for exterior lights, fixed emergency lights in basement.

• Security: Replaced intercom exterior push buttons, relocated floor 3 fire extinguisher.

• Utilities: Replaced a defective electrical meter (Toronto Hydro).

• Plumbing: Replaced three toilets in the women’s washroom (which haven’t flushed properly in years).

• Signage: Updated the front door sign.

• Roof: In progress of addressing the sanctuary roof leak.

• Seasonal Work: Continuing to manage the snow clearing contracts and eavestrough cleaning.

• Support of Renovations and Related Activities: Planning for upkeep of new building space; designing a mounted projector and a new sound control cabinet/mixing console.

As we add additional space onto our existing building and see some of our many-yeared dreams come to life, I have a new awareness of the people that keep these spaces clean and functioning.

Jana Lepp Property Coordinator

September’s It Takes a Village event offered opportunities for folks to learn more about the behind-thescenes work of the Property Committee and to chip in on cleanup.

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‘At TUMC, we are fortunate to buck the trend.

With over 50 children in Sunday School, we have a vibrant program.’

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any churches today (rural or urban, Mennonite or not) struggle to offer Sunday School because few children attend. A church with a low child population is soon in trouble because it is difficult to attract new families to what seems to be a dying program.

At TUMC, we are fortunate to buck the trend. With over 50 children in Sunday School, we have a vibrant program – kids are divided into six classes, plus Venture Club, Junior Youth and Youth, to offer social and learning opportunities outside Sunday morning. TUMC does have challenges finding enough Sunday School teachers and sponsors, but the Christian Education Committee notes that it precisely because we offer a full program that we are attractive to families. Thank you to teachers and sponsors!

The Committee The 2014 Christian Ed. Committee consisted of Jerome Leis, Ryan Olfert, Heather Penner,Tobi Thiessen and Michele Rae Rizoli. We met quarterly. The regular business of meetings is to plan and run the Sunday School program. On top of that, we discuss larger church issues such as the ways churches are responding to the decline of Sunday School described above, or the purpose/goals of offering the programs we do.

Adult Education TUMC’s Adult Education offers a range of topics in multiweek series. Sometimes we offer two classes simultaneously, using room 208 and the sanctuary. We like the idea of having multiple classes, but find that attendance ends up being low at both when two classes are offered. As always, we welcome suggestions for Adult Ed. topics and we encourage you to attend. Ryan Olfert is coordinating Adult Ed. in 201415. John Epp is thanked for his work coordinating Adult Ed. until June.

Change in Children’s Curriculum In September, MennoMedia replaced its GatherRound children’s curriculum with a three-year program called Shine On. The bible texts in fall focus on the Old Testament. During Advent, we learn stories that prepare for Christ’s birth, followed after Christmas with lessons from Jesus’ ministry.

After Easter, the focus moves to the later New Testament.

Following this kind of story arc through the scriptures in a three-year cycle is the same as previous MennoMedia curriculum. However, there are three ways in which Shine On is distinctive. First, there’s a weekly “Peace Notes” section, putting a strong emphasis on teaching children how to be

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peacemakers in their own spheres. Second, there’s a “spiritual practice” component to each lesson. The writers are cultivating Sunday School as a worshipful experience, distinct from regular school. Finally, for S.K. to Grade 5, there’s a children’s bible called Shine On Story Bible that each family keeps at home. It’s to encourage families to re-read the day’s story and talk about it at home.

Although the upfront cost of purchasing story Bibles to send home with each family was unexpected, many families made a contribution to pay for the Bibles, so the overall Christian Education budget was within its usual limit of $3000.

Worship Committee and Preaching Team again this year reviewed the Bible texts from the Shine On curriculum to consider alongside their own planning.

We very much appreciate this effort to integrate Sunday School and worship where possible.

For Children’s Singing as well, we use Shine On suggestions for songs that children learned. Damaris Schmucker replaced Marlys Neufeldt, who had led Children’s Singing for several years. Marie Penner and Audrey Wichert are assisting this year. We thank all of these people for their service. The children sang during worship at Easter, in June, October and December.

Other ways Christian Education is supported A hearty Sunday School snack is provided each week by a roster of 18 people, most of whom are not parents of Sunday School-aged children. Thank you very much to every snack provider. It is deeply appreciated.

Sunday School classes 2014 Age 2-4 (12 students) SK & Gr 1 (7 students) Grade 2 (5 students) Gr 3 – 5 (7 students) Gr 6 – 8 (11 students) Gr 9 – 12 (13 students)

Courtney Cauthon, Ken Cornies Shauna Heide, Autumn Heise Virginia Lepp, Rachel Schmidt Jessie Castello, Alison Blair Tobi Thiessen Laura Giesbrecht, Peter Haresnape Jon Brant, Michele Rae Rizoli Lori Unger

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The weekly Loose Change Offering is our effort to teach children how we as a church help others in need. We choose projects (usually from MCC) that children can relate to, and invite children to be Loose Change Ushers during worship. One family is invited to be in charge of counting and rolling the coins for the duration of a specific project.

That family gives a weekly update on how much has been received (during Children’s Singing time) and, at the end of the project, deposits the rolled coins into the church bank account. A poster that explains each project hangs on the bulletin board in the basement. Heather is again organizing Loose Change projects in the 2014-15 school year.

Bethlehem Market Appreciated At Christmas, we were delighted to work with Brad Lepp to present the Bethlehem Market. Classes from SK to Youth were asked to make a craft and a food item for the market, and we were all encouraged to come in costume, help with set up or clean up, or play various roles.

Thank you to the Sunday School teachers for their class contributions, and most importantly thank you to Brad for vision, energy and leadership. It was a meaningful and educational experience for everyone.

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Loose Change Projects Nov/Dec Sep/Oct May/Jun Mar/Apr Jan/Feb

Lazarus Rising $765 Gaza Response $900 Vacation Bible School at Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church $550 Sand Dams, Tanzania $876 MCC & Canada Foodgrains Bank $745

Adult Ed topics 2014 Being a Faithful Church 5 Dig In Bible study Faith Exploration Class Parents of Teens Sermon response Creation Care Radical Church History Faith & Work Singing in Harmony Newcomers Class Advent Choir MCC in Syria

Marilyn Zehr, Kim Penner Tim Schmucker Marilyn Zehr Deb Kopeschny Susie Guenther Loewen Joanne Moyer John Rempel, John Epp Donny Cheung, Ryan Olfert Denise Salsman, Jon Brandt Jeff Taylor Doug Pritchard, Doreen Martens Marilyn Zehr Sandra Horst Doug and Naomi Enns

‘The congregation continues to give generously, both financially and through the countless hours of personal time volunteered’

Financial highlights

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launched projects to expand the Church and renovate 6 Lark St. Su Submitted bmitted b by yD David avid N Nelligan elligan *General Fund donations of $288.3k, 11% T TUMC UMCup T Treasurer re asurer over last year and 7% above plan. * Lark Queen Investments Inc. (LQIL) was wound up with assets (6 Lark Street) and assoT Total otal Cash Cash Donations Donations ($000s) ($000s) ciated debts transferred to TUMC. $665 * Giving to others totalled $75.3k, an increase of $3.1k over last year.

2014 Overview The congregation continues to give generously, both financially and through the countless hours of personal time volunteered in serving the various committees within the Church.

This demonstrates the congregation’s commitment towards the direction and vision of TUMC, maintaining the high standards that exist today in providing impactful programming to the children, youth and adults of our congregation, and the successfully execution of missionary projects undertaken! by the Church.

Other Other Building Building General Gener al

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Donation Details

2014 Giving

2014 Disbursements

Total cash donations received this year was a record $665.7k. This represents all giving, including $378k in designated donations towards the Building Fund, Lazarus Rising, Christian Peacemaker Teams and various other causes supported by the Church (see “Donation Details” table).

General Fund disbursements are broken down into three categories: Centre for Worship and Community, Those that Serve the Church, and Giving to Others. See “Disbursement Details” for a complete list of expenses within each of these categories.

Undesignated donations go to the General Fund and are used for the operation of the Church and to support other Mennonite organizations such as MCEC, St Clair O Connor, Mennonite Central Committee, etc (see Giving to Others section of “Disbursement Details”). General Fund donations in 2014 totalled $288k, which is $18k above plan and $28k or 11% higher than last year. This was a pleasant surprise given the pace of donations was lagging 2013 levels for the entire year going into December. A surge in donations in the last month meant that our planned giving to others was met (more details in the Disbursements commentary).

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Centre of Worship and Community costs this year totalled $49k, up $9k or 23% from last year. Of that increase $4k relates to utilities, property taxes and insurance of 6 Lark street, a new cost to TUMC since the transfer of the property from LQIL. Another $3k of the increase relates to Youth sponsorship programs for Peace it Together (PIT) (new in 2014) and camperships/counselors at Silver Lake. Shared building costs also increased $3k, largely re-

flecting higher utilities given the unusually cold winter in 2014, and higher Insurance premiums. Compared to 2014 plan, Centre of Worship and Community costs were $3k above plan, largely reflecting the unplanned costs of 6 Lark street.

Costs for Those that Serve the Church totalled $169k, up $37k or 28% over last year, largely reflecting a full year of salary and benefits for the associate pastor, versus a partial year in 2013. Annual salary increases and additional overtime hours to the Administrator also contributed to the increase. Compared to plan, costs for this category were $2k favourable as staff expenses for travel and hospitality were lower than planned.

Giving to Others totalled $75k in 2014, which represents 26% of all amounts received in the General Fund, and an increase from last year of $3k. The increase may seem small, but to increase at all in a year where so much was pledged to the Building projects reflects the generosity of the congregation and its commitment to supporting the mission work performed outside of TUMC. The benevolence plan for 2014 included a contribution to the refugee fund of $3k, however, this funding was not required as there was an adequate amount already in the refugee fund to complete our existing sponsorship commitments. Also, the $0.5k planned for mission and service projects was not required.

LQIL With 100% of shares of Lark Queen Investments Ltd. now held by TUMC, the decision was made to wind up the company and transfer the assets and liabilities onto TUMC books. The work to wind up LQIL was complex and required a considerable amount of administrative work, for which the past Treasurer Bob Tiessen deserves a great deal of credit.

The wind up of LQIL largely impacts TUMC’s balance sheet (see “TUMC Balance Sheet” for details), where the 6 Lark Property has been added to the fixed asset section and is valued at $750k, which is supported by an appraisal completed by a real estate firm. The LQIL shares (2013 value of $146k) were written down to nil and LQIL debts of $93k were absorbed by the Building Fund.

The difference in value between the property and the

loans totalled $511k and was treated as a donation in kind (revenue). I opted to exclude this donation from the donation amounts reported as it would distort the total and make comparisons to plan and previous year more challenging.

Operating costs of 6 Lark property are now paid out of the General Fund. In 2014, a total of $4k was paid and the 2015 plan assumes $5k in costs. Once renovations to the property are complete, rental income is expected to more than cover the operating costs of the property.

Surplus/shortfall TUMC normally distributes all amounts received in a given year. In 2013 however, a surplus of $16k was retained and carried forward with the thought that 2014 would be a challenging year given the full year impact of associate pastor salaries and benefits, and the launch of the two building projects. Giving in 2014 was higher than expected, exceeding plan by $18k. As a result, the shortfall between receipts and disbursements was only $6k in 2014, versus a planned shortfall of $27k. Therefore, of the $16k surplus in 2013, $10k still remains and has been built into the 2015 plan.

2015 Plan The 2015 budget was prepared by the Budget committee with inputs from the committee chairs and the Board. The following key assumptions have been incorporated: • Donations increased $10k or 3% above 2014 levels.

Salary adjustments of 5% as recommended by the Pastor-Congregational Relations Committee and are based on guidelines provided by Mennonite Church Canada.

• Salary costs reduced by a net of $6k to reflect sabbatical credit from MCEC of $9k, offset by $3k increase in administrative costs during the sabbatical.

• Mortgage interest costs associated with the building projects included of $11.2k • No rental income for 6 Lark property included in the 2015 plan, given uncertainty in terms of when the renovations will be completed and a lease signed.

• 6 Lark operating costs of $5k.

• Required update of TUMC website at a cost of $2k.

• Decrease in Giving to Others of $6.8k, largely reflecting the increase in other disbursements for mortgage interest and updating the website.

• Disbursements exceed donations by $10k to absorb the remaining 2013 surplus ($6k was absorbed in 2014).

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General Fund Disbursement Details

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General Fund Disbursement Details (cont.)

Acknowledgements I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both Marika Pauls Laught and Alison Li for their very significant contributions in managing the donations and expenses of the Church. They freely give so much of their time in performing these vital roles. I would also like to thank Bob Tiessen as past Treasurer for leaving

the books in good order and so freely offering his time and knowledge in addressing the many questions I had over the year.

David Nelligan Treasurer

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TUMC Balance Sheet

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‘One cost-saving item the committee decided on was that we would not pay Greening Homes to paint the building but would do this work ourselves on a volunteer basis.’

Building Committee (and Space Task Force)

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uring 2014 the work of various teams and task forces came to fruition as TUMC agreed on a specific building project to advance our mission and to make our building more welcoming.

The task forces and committees have reported regularly throughout the year. The minutes of the February, June and November congregational meetings all have significant sections on the building project and these reports have been supplemented by updates in the Place of Meeting and weekly bulletin announcements. Here is a short summary of reporting at congregational meetings: February 2014: the congregation supported a vision to assist victims of human trafficking and also supported study of Option G, a large addition requiring the demolition of the 6 Lark house. The subsequent pledge campaign showed that the financial resources we were willing to commit were insufficient to go ahead with Option G. June 2014: The congregation approved using the current 6 Lark house for victims of human trafficking (89%) and adding, on the driveway, a one floor with basement expansion to the current building, known as Option I (91%). Sufficient pledges are raised to cover two-thirds of the $950,000 projected cost of both components of the project.

November 2014: The Space Task Force was succeeded by a Building Committee. The final report of the STF-III noted that ownership of 6 Lark had been transferred to TUMC and that the design for the renovation of 6 Lark was complete.

Since November the building committee has been busy on many fronts, supported by our architect.

We have contracted with Greening Homes to do the renovation work on 6 Lark Street. Because of the uncertainties involved in renovating a century old building we are using a time and materials (cost plus) model. The contractor has provided a detailed cost estimate and the committee has worked to prioritize items to remain within the limit of $400,000 for the entire project at 6 Lark. There were some issues with our building permit but work is expected to start Jan. 5 and should be well underway by the time of the AGM. One cost-saving item that the committee decided on was that we would not pay Greening Homes to paint the building but that we would do this work ourselves on a volunteer basis. Please keep time in the summer open for this opportunity. We expect that 6 Lark will be ready for occupancy in the fall.

Aurora House, the group that is working specifically on the mission project to help victims of human trafficking, has been incorporated as a separate nonprofit organization. They have held discussions with the New Life Centre to work together since many victims of human trafficking are new to Canada. Aurora House is applying for charitable status. The renovation of 6 Lark has been designed to be compatible

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through the Joint Management Committee. Most of the renovation work does not affect their space, with the major exception of the New Life Centre reception space, and TUMC is paying for 100% of the work.

with the needs of Aurora House. The plan is that TUMC will lease the building to Aurora House when it is ready for occupancy. While there is a overlap between the work of the Aurora House group and the Building Committee, it is useful to see these as separate items.

Finances are in good shape. During 2014 about $370,000 was donated to the project, slightly more than 95% of the amount pledged. We have secured a mortgage with Mennonite Foundation of Canada for $650,000. This is a 20-year mortgage with interest in the first two years of 3.25%. The mortgage is registered against the 6 Lark property and does not involve the 1774 Queen Street building. Many members have made monthly and annual pledges for 2014-2018 as well as substantial lump sum donations during 2014. If we receive all of the money pledged over the five years, the mortgage will be reduced to an amount that can be covered by rental income from the 6 Lark property. The building committee has a separate bank account to simplify reporting for this large project. A short financial report is included.

The TUMC addition to the building at 1774 Queen St requires a Committee of Adjustment hearing at which our neighbours may provide their opinion of the project.

Our hearing is scheduled for February 11 and we are holding an open house at TUMC on January 31 to provide further information on our project to interested neighbours. The results of these meetings will be reported at the AGM. There have been numerous meetings to discuss the design of the new and renovated spaces at TUMC. Naturally most of this effort has been spent on the first floor with smaller changes in the basement and minor changes on the second floor. The extent and exact location of the ramps to the entrances has been a significant design issue as well. Diagrams of these changes are attached to the report and larger versions will be posted in the lobby prior to the meeting. This design work is the result of a wide range of input but we welcome your voice in this important aspect of the project. The committee trusts that better ramps, increased lobby space, an accessible washroom on the main floor and a large multi-use space off of the lobby will significantly enhance TUMC’s ministry of welcome.

The congregation’s support for this project has been gratifying and we hope to have most/all work finished before the next AGM in 2016. A timeline of significant milestones follows. We will continue to update you via the weekly email and printed announcements.

Building Committee Calvin Dyck (treasurer) , Joel Gerber, Christy Langschmidt, Richard Ratzlaff (chair), Bob Tiessen (secretary), and our architect, Melana Janzen.

During the process we have kept our building partners the New Life Church and the New Life Centre informed of our work via committee minutes and communication

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Tiimeline June 2014 Congregational approval October 2014 Design drawings finalized for the renovation of 6 Lark Street November 2014 Interviews with prospective contractors December 2014 Contract signed with Greening Homes for the renovation of 6 Lark Street; schematic designs completed for 1774 Queen St January 2015 Construction begins at 6 Lark Street; design drawings finalized for 1774 Queen St East; open house for neighbours February 2015 Committee of Adjustment meeting for 1774 Queen St; work on construction drawings for 1774 Queen St March 2015 Continue work on construction drawings

for 1774 Queen Street May 2015 Request for bids from contractors for work on 1774 Queen St; interviews with and selection of contractor; Committee of Adjustment meeting for 6 Lark to add third legal unit in basement June 2015 sign contract with contractor, construction begins at 1774 Queen St August 2015 Completion of 6 Lark Street renovation; painting and final cleanup by volunteers October 2015 Aurora House takes over 6 Lark St; residents move into house November 2015 completion of addition and interior work on 1774 Queen Street (completion of ramps will depend on how quickly various departments at the city can evaluate and approve our plans)

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‘In June 2014 the congregation decided to use 6 Lark for a specific mission project and the decision was made to wind up the corporation’

Lark Queen Investments Ltd.

paid off using donations to the building fund. TUMC assumed full legal ownership on July 15, 2014. After review it was decided not to merge the properties since while TUMC is the sole owner of 6 Lark Street, we have joint ownership of 1774 Queen Street with the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto and the Toronto Mennonite New Life Church. This legal separation of properties would also make it easier to sell 6 Lark in the future should the congregation decide to do so.

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The Joint Management Committee that oversees property management had been doing the same for 6 Lark so there was little practical change in TUMC taking over ownership of the property.

QIL is the ‘For Profit’ Ontario corporation that has owned 6 Lark Street since it was purchased about 20 years ago by LQIL shareholders, who were TUMC members. The property was split into two suites and had been rented, but was vacant at the start of 2014. Since the TUMC Space Task Force had been started when 6 Lark was vacant, the property was being held available while TUMC considered its space options.

Remaining cash in the LQIL account will be donated to TUMC when all aspects of the corporation are complete.

The directors of LQIL in its final year were Tobi Thiessen and Bob Tiessen. Many others have served in various ways to support LQIL over the years. TUMC owes a debt of gratitude to those with the vision to acquire and manage the property and bring it to its current role as a mission project for us.

In June 2014 the congregation decided to use 6 Lark for a specific mission project and the decision was made to wind up the corporation and merge the property with our current 1774 Queen Street East property.

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At the beginning of the year the property still had about $90,000 in debt and minor property tax and utility expenses continued to be incurred. Much has happened since the start of 2014. LQIL donated itself to TUMC for a charitable receipt and TUMC taking over its outstanding debts.

At the same time we filed for approval to dissolve LQIL as a corporation. Receiving 6 Lark as a donation was approved at a prior congregational meeting. The receipt amount was based on the professional assessment of the value of the property and was about $508,000 after outstanding debt which included shareholder loans previously owned by TUMC.

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‘The board trusts that the task force has already discerned carefully what overall statement might gain a genuine concensus’

Human Sexuality Task Force

A follow-up report:

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ollowing the 2013 AGM, we formed a Human Sexuality Task Force to help us discern whether we might be ready to agree that our pastors could participate in the blessing of same-sex unions or marriages. The task force held in-depth conversations with 140 congregants and reported to the congregation in Nov. 2014.

As a result of these conversations, the task force recommended that TUMC continue to participate in Mennonite Church Canada’s “Being a Faithful Church” discernment on this topic and that we also hold our own two-part educational session, with one part devoted to presenting the theological rationale for the historic position of the church and another to presenting the theological rationale for same-sex marriage.

The task force also drafted a statement for the congregation to consider. This was presented to the congregation in Nov. 2014. At that meeting the task force addressed a number of questions for clarification. The board then considered the statement at its meeting on Dec. 16, 2014, and now recommends that the congregation approve it with the one minor change shown below.

Rather than try to make any additional changes to the statement, the board trusts that the task force has already discerned carefully what overall statement might gain a genuine consensus within our whole congregation where a significant majority would support a statement affirming same-sex marriage but some would not.

The board therefore recommends the following statement for approval: “Although we are not fully of one mind, we trust our pastors to discern carefully and make the an appropriate decision should there be a request that our pastor(s) participate in a same-sex marriage ceremony, and we will support them in the decision they make.”

Please read the task force’s report again before the upcoming 2015 AGM and come prepared to consider this motion. The report is on the TUMC Members web page under “Congregational Meetings.” (tumc.ca/images/stories/tumc_community/congregationalmeetings/20141031_human_sexuality_task_force_report_november_20 14.pdf)

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‘In 2014, 35 TUMC kids attended summer camp’

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ilver Lake Mennonite Camp, under Executive Director Dave Erb, continues to expand its program and is getting much praise for it. The summer camp program continues for 700 campers in July and August following the themes set out in MennoMedia’s Vacation Bible Camp curriculum. In 2014 the theme was Welcome! Give and Receive God’s Love.

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In 2014, 35 TUMC kids attended summer camp. A new Family Camp option was offered this past summer and two families took part. Four youth participated in CILTS (Counsellor in Leadership Training, Level 1 or 2), and two youth served as staff. Part of TUMC’s support for Silver Lake includes offering to pay the camp fees for TUMC Sunday School kids completing Grade 5. Six TUMC Grade 5s enjoyed this opportunity in 2014. TUMC also offers “camperships” to families requiring financial assistance to send their child to camp.

In the off-season, churches like TUMC rent the camp for their own retreats in spring and fall. Approximately 70 people attended TUMC’s retreat at Silver Lake last June. The MCEC Winter Youth Retreat and June Junior Youth Retreat continue. On top of these, however, Silver Lake has hired an Outdoor Education Director to attract school groups for mid-week, winter use, and has started its own new series of retreats: Men’s Retreat in September; Fathers & Kids Retreat in January, Women’s Retreat in March; and a March Break Camp for kids 7-14.

People from TUMC are giving positive reports from all of these new initiatives.

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new winterized camper cabins, they have begun reconstruction of two other cabins, Balsam and Sumac. These will not be winterized as their distance from the Dining Hall and location in the forest makes them difficult to access in winter. Instead, they are building the cabins with kids and fun in mind; building them 2.5m off the ground on stilts for a treehouse-feel. Kids can enter by a rock climbing wall and exit by a slide, or use conventional stairs.

The space underneath cabins will be a welcome place for sheltered activities on rainy days. Cabins house up to 16 campers and three counsellors.

Silver Lake has an excellent and informative website at http://www.slmc.on.ca, with general information, photos and videos. The 2015 summer camp schedule is already posted and registration is open.

Harold Thiessen

Scenes from the TUMC retreat in June at Silver Lake Camp.

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‘It is our hope ot be able to support two staff – an Anabaptist team – in another year’

Lazarus Rising

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his has been an eventful year for this ministry of Toronto area Anabaptist churches to those who are homeless and marginalized in the downtown core of our city. Street pastor Aylish Chantler spends her days and many nights building relationships with women and men who are struggling with poverty and homelessness. There have been many members of the Sanctuary community grieving this year, as several persons have died untimely deaths.

It is our calling to support one of the four or five pastoral staff in the work they do; and it is our hope to be able to support two staff –– an Anabaptist team –– in another year.

The Steering Committee this year has encompassed representatives from TUMC, Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church, Toronto New Life Mennonite Church, Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, and Oak Ridges Brethren in Christ Church. It is a sign of their commitment that they travel monthly to our downtown location ––now 160 Jarvis Street, in the new MCC office, on site at Harbour Light Transitional Housing. We are a unique three-way partnership between Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, Sanctuary Ministries and the Lazarus Rising Steering Committee. We receive administrative support and resources from MCCO, including the supervisory time and expertise of Brad Sider, who meets weekly with our street pastor. Aylish works out of Sanctuary, or on the streets within a 3-km radius, as part of a pastoral team hearing their friends’ stories, responding however they can, and receiving grace and encouragement in turn.

Brad Lepp posed as a homeless person in a neglected corner of our building during the It Takes a Village event, to remind us that homeless and marginalized people are part of our community, too. (Some participants brought him food and an encouraging word.)

It is the role of the Steering Committee to raise funds for the street pastor’s salary. To this end, we are grateful for your continued generous support. We are also grateful to those of you who pray for all of us.

Let us all work and pray for the welfare of the city. For its transformation, and ours.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Pritchard Chair, Lazarus Rising Steering Committee

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‘Our Board has committed to ensuring that the model we develop will be a positive step forward and sustainable in the long term’

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t. Clair O’Connor Community Inc. (SCOC) continues to provide housing and care for seniors and families in our 32nd year of operation. The vision of the founding members of SCOC, to build an intergenerational community incorporating Mennonite/Christian values, continues to be our focus.

2014 was a good year at SCOC. Our Executive Director, Ken Rawlins, who has been with us since August 2013, has had a stabilizing and positive influence on the organization. The Board applauds Ken and all the staff and operational volunteers for their continuing commitment to serving SCOC and meeting the needs of our residents and clients.

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The Long Term Strategy that SCOC set out a number of years ago, is again being addressed with the help of a consultant who is assisting us with navigating the regulatory environment set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Our Board has committed to ensuring that the model that we develop will be a positive step forward and sustainable in the long term. It has established a Steering Committee to guide and progress the strategy to its implementation.

SCOC sustained a number of maintenance emergencies in 2014, including the ice storm, which the staff and residents handled impressively and in style. Facilities at SCOC are constantly being renewed. Hallways are being repainted and carpets replaced, and a nursing home bathroom is being enhanced.

The new fire alarm system went through a great deal of testing to ensure that it provides excellent performance. There was also work being done to investigate other short term uses for the indoor swimming pool space in the building.

Our long term Maintenance Manager left SCOC, and was given a heartwarming farewell. His replacement is working closely with Ken and his colleagues to familiarize himself with the building and develop work plans for the future. The Board continues to be responsible for approving capital reserve expenditures.

Three new members joined the Board this year. Marlene DeFehr who replaced Herb Buckwalter as a TUMC representative; Leonard Konkin and Gloria Charles who replaced Sue Reimer as Community at Large representatives. Nicholas Dick resigned from the Board in November as an SCOC Residents representative and has not as yet been replaced.

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Board membership currently is: DMC: Victor Guerin (Vice Chair), and Dalton Jantzi (Secretary) TUMC: Marlene DeFehr, Lisa Horrocks, and Walter Friesen Community at Large: Leonard Konkin, Mitchell Ornstein (Chair), Cary Walkin (Treasurer) SCOC Residents: Carolyn Murray The Residents’ Council remains very active in the life of SCOC and they stay informed through contact with the Executive Director, as well as participation on the SCOC Board.

We are thankful that our Executive Director and staff are conscientious about keeping SCOC at a high standard of service. Government and other agencies in the City recognize this.

TUMC participates in SCOC in many ways: representation on the Board of Directors, volunteers in many aspects of the operations and programs of the facility, financial contributions for the services of the chaplain, and support by attendance at the many functions and events which take place throughout the year.

The SCOC Board members thank all who have so faithfully remembered and supported SCOC in this past year and encourage more TUMC involvement at SCOC. A good place for added involvement that has strong long-term consequences, would be to join the Strategic Plan Steering Committee and participate in the strategic future of SCOC. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.

Respectfully submitted,

Marlene DeFehr Walter Friesen, Lisa Horrocks

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TUMC’s partners in Kingdom work 600 Shaftesbury Blvd Winnipeg MB R3P 0M4 T: 204-888-6781 F: 204-831-5675 E: office@mennonitechurch.ca W: www.mennonitechurch.ca

2014 Update to Congregations and Area Churches Forming a People of God ! Growing Leaders for the Church ! Becoming a global church For a brief video overview of the Mennonite Church Canada ministry we do together, visit www.mennonitechurch.ca/ tiny/2471.

______________________________________________________________________________ For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen?

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. – Romans 8:24-25 _____________________________________________________________________________ It’s been an exciting, whirlwind year across our national church family!

In 2014 NHL hockey players Nick Spaling and Mike Fisher were guests at a Faith and Hockey youth event in B.C and at Camp Valaqua in Alberta. Many excited youth were there to get autographs. Also in Alberta, many Mennonites participated in the final Truth and Reconciliation event in Edmonton. It was a moving event for many. It’s now up to the citizens of Canada to carry on the work of reconciliation with First Peoples. In Saskatchewan, your church was represented at the Citizens’ Hearing on Climate Change. Coffee for Peace – part of our Philippines peace building ministry – was introduced at the Juno Awards in Manitoba as the charity of choice for Warner music. In Ontario, we collaborated with partners on a Faith and Sports event with Cindy Klassen, six time Olympic medalist, as the keynote speaker. Across Canada you formed teams of recreational bike riders to help raise money for ministry in Botswana. And it’s been a joy for staff to participate in the annual general meetings of each of the five Area Churches that comprise Mennonite Church Canada.

The general assembly, which for the first time was live streamed on the web, had 521 on-site attendees and 80 volunteers from across Canada. Others joined in online and followed the event on Facebook and Twitter. We are grateful for the gifted contributions so many attendees made to the discernment and worship times we spent together. Evaluation forms showed a significant positive response to the Assembly. “The overall worship experience at Assembly was wonderful.

The visuals, singing and meditations were amazing,” wrote an attendee.

The responses to Native Assembly – the first one to ever be held in an urban setting – were overwhelmingly positive. About 240 people attended, and most were able to stay for the entire four days. Thirteen First Nations communities were represented, with guests coming from eight states, five provinces and seven denominations. Eighty volunteers helped with a variety of tasks to make this event flow smoothly. The 21 picture slide show at www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/ 2413 will give you a taste of the event.

CommonWord (www.commonword.ca) is the new home that combines Mennonite Church Canada’s popular Resource Centre with its catalogue of 11,000 unique Anabaptist resources, and Canadian Mennonite University’s Book Store in the university’s new Marpeck Commons building. Now, walk-in clientele will have better physical access to resources and services that distant, online and phone users have come to enjoy over the years.

Our two task forces – the Being a Faithful Church Task Force and the Future Directions Task Force – continue to seek answers to questions about being faithful in a contemporary context as we try to discern God’s will for the future of our church. They have a challenging task and they appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.

Forming a People of God, Becoming a global church, Growing leaders for the church

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We are becoming an increasingly global church in Canada and beyond. Here at home, the largest growth in our church family is in congregations of new Canadians. It’s exciting to see that 40 of our 225 congregations worship in 20 different languages! This is both a joyful opportunity and a challenge as we work to support these congregations with resources that are suitable for such a diverse linguistic and cultural context.

Globally in 2014, your Witness program saw 15 worker units (couples, families, and singles) engaged in Long Term Ministry in 13 countries. Ten of these worker units have served more than one three-year term. Our longest serving workers, George and Tobia Veith and Todd and Jeanette Hanson have served the church internationally for 23 years (since 1991), primarily in Asia. In 2014 you also helped 14 worker units (couples and singles) complete 15 ministry assignments in eight different countries. These assignments ranged from Bible teaching, church planting, and peace building to community and entrepreneurship development to help churches become selfsustaining.

With the help of your finances and prayers, you also support partner programs in 13 additional countries where we do not have workers on the ground.

Over the years and on your behalf, we have also sent advocacy letters to places in the world where the Christians and the church are persecuted. Vietnam is one country that continues to endure hardship and lacks freedom to worship. It is a situation we continue to monitor.

This year Mennonite Church Canada staff and itinerating Witness international workers visited over 120 congregations, pastors, and leaders to preach, teach, and bring updates on the work we do together. These visits have been delightful, and we look forward to doing more. If you would like someone to visit your congregation, download the Speaker’s Bureau listing from www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/1899. If you would like to book an itinerating Witness worker, contact Monica Krahn at 1-866-888-6785 or email mkrahn@mennonitechurch.ca.

Financial Update 2015 Year End Donation Budget: *Donation Income (congregational and individual donors): *Donation income still needed by Jan. 31, 2015:

$3,376,061 $2,244,065 $1,131,996

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$3,194,371

* As of Nov. 30, 2014.

The leadership, staff, and volunteers together make it a joy to serve Mennonite Church Canada.

Please know that we frequently pray for you. As you prepare for and meet at annual meetings, our wish and prayer for your congregation is that wise discernment be found and that overwhelming joy in following Jesus may be yours.

Thank you, and God bless.

Willard Metzger, Executive Director

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MCEC At A Glimpse MCEC

Pastoral Transitions

MCEC Congregations: hank you for being a part of the MCEC collective ministry. This glimpse of MCEC ministry will show you stats and brief ministry ighlights for 2014. As a community of congregations, we continue to make disciples, grow congregations, and form leaders.

Along with our core ministry offerings which rely on financial support rom MCEC congregations and individuals, we have been blessed by the generosity of the Enid and Harold Schmidt Estate. It is with great y that we are also able to share how some of those funds are eginning to be used for initiatives beyond our core budget. We have ighlighted two projects*, ReLearning Community and the Church Ministries Certificate program. our continued support will strengthen the core of MCEC ministry.

We are grateful for your commitment both through your prayers and our financial partnership.

David Martin Executive Minister

Jr. Youth 130 people Make A Difference Day & Jr. Youth Retreat reflected on food and faith x wrote creative table graces x delivered cookies to House of Friendship

www.mcec.ca

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Sports, Faith and Leadership Exploring how the church can initiate conversations ion so sports and faith no longer compete. A highlight was the October panel with local athletes and Cindy Klassen, Olympian.

Anabaptist Christian Resource Starter Kits Relationships fostered between established and new congregations while encouraging growth in Anabaptist identity. Contact us if you are interested in participating.

* special Legacy Initiative Fund project jectss

109 faith communities

99 congregations 10 church plants

x 26 ministers concluded assignments x 23 ministers placed x 12 interim positions x 5 ordinations x 2 licensed toward ordination x 2 licensed for specific ministry

Church of the Living Word in Ottawa received into full membership ͞dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂŶ ŝŶĐƌĞĚŝďůLJ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ĚĂLJ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ŚŝƐƚŽƌLJ͘͟ - Church of the Living Word

Ministry Highlights Transitioning into Ministry

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Church Ministries Certificate*

Preparing higher learning opportunities for lay leaders, second generation pastors, and new Canadians.

Contact us if you are interested.

ReLearning Community* Equipping and learning from 11 MCEC congregations as they more intentionally share their faith. Watch for the next cohort to start next fall.

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MDS Report to Canadian congregations for 2014 Prepared by Janet Plenert Director of Canadian Operations

Region V (Canada) 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg MB R3T 4J6 Toll Free: (866) 261-1274 Fax: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net www.mds.mennonite.net

The cameras have long packed up and left. The news reports no longer focus on these events. It is far from the public’s mind. ‘So it’s been a quiet year for MDS, right?’ Not at all! It is exactly when the media and focus is gone that MDS shines most brightly. We shine, because we – all of you and many others from other Anabaptist churches – keep showing up. 2014 brought fewer new weather related disasters in Canada and the U.S., but the hard work of repairing homes and restoring hope – that takes years. As one person in High River, Alberta wrote us, ‘Your service isn’t a flash in the pan media event. You carry on faithfully seeing the project through long after the cameras stop rolling. Thank you!”

Throughout the entire year we have worked hard in High River, Alberta repairing and building homes. We have worked with about 70 families in this year, helping each one recover a bit more from the devastating floods of June 2013. We have built deep relationships in the community as we have kept on working, week after week, throughout the town. The community keeps showing their appreciation in all kinds of ways. Those thanks belong to you – churches who support and participate with and through MDS in this work.

MDS is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christians love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While our main focus is on clean up, repair, and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. We are poised to respond, be it for a local house fire, or a national event.

2014 MDS Highlights from a Canadian perspective include: ! High River project diligently working all through the year to help the community. The year was capped by the joy of hand delivering Christmas cards and small gifts to every single client we had served during the year. A moving experience for all! ! Staten Island (New York City) project wrapping up at the end of August. This became a key destination point for many Canadians who faithfully served following Superstorm Sandy. ! Summer Youth Project in High River, Alberta, where youth groups were able to integrate into a regular MDS project and help repair flood damaged homes. (Summer Youth Project 2015 will be in Sask.) ! Family Project, Camp Valaqua, Alberta – our second ever Family Project again successfully integrated the small and tall as they learned about putting all gifts to work to serve others. They build new cabins for the camp, and had a great time doing it. Family Project 2015 will be in Sask. ! MDS Manitoba Unit has been raising a house (yes – the whole thing) and building the basement walls higher. This is a house damaged in the 2011 floods. ! MDS Ontario Unit has been completely rebuilding a downtown Kitchener home damaged in a fire a year previously. ! About 300 Ontario volunteer stormed the US border to help dig Buffalo out from their blanket of snow in early December. ! US projects continued or began in Colorado, New York, Maryland, and Florida We count on you – our congregations – because you have called and sent us to do this work. We value your participation in prayer, finances and volunteering. Together, we are helping hundreds of families recovery hope.

THANK YOU for being a part of this great ministry!

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Attendance: 65 persons signed in 1) Opening and Prayer Board Chair Doug Pritchard opened the meeting with a prayer and congregational singing of #661 in Hymnal: A Worship Book, “We gather as pilgrims on a journey of faith…”

2) Introduction of Listener, Discussion Guidelines and Decision-Making Process Richard Ratzlaff was introduced as Listener of the meeting and described the role of Listener. He read out the Discussion Guidelines and Covenant and reviewed the decision-making process for the meeting. He stated that members and adherents are able to participate in all discussions and all voting on this meeting’s agenda.

3) Review and Approval of Agenda Doug reviewed the Agenda and overall plan for the meeting. The Agenda was approved by consensus.

4) Review and Approval of Minutes from 2013 Congregational Meetings Doug referenced the minutes of the Feb 2013 AGM, and the May 26, June 9 and Nov 10 congregational meetings as printed in the 2013 Annual Report Book. No questions were raised and the minutes were approved by consensus.

5) Receiving Reports for Approval Doug indicated that the reports would be taken as a group and asked if there were any questions, concerns, observations or affirmations.

(Q): questions (A): answers (C): comments (C) Marilyn Zehr requested that a correction be made to her Pastor’s report (p. 4 of Report Book). She had omitted four names of new members who joined TUMC in 2013: Shirley Sherk, Judith Stamp, John Rempel, Rachel Schmidt.

(Q) In reference to the MCEC report, does MCEC have a different year-end, as it describes events of 2012 rather than 2013? It was clarified that MCEC’s fiscal year end is January 31, so their report on the year 2013 was not yet available for inclusion in TUMC’s Annual Report Book. This is a question for follow-up.

(Q) In reference to the Worship Committee report, p. 12: Is the committee engaging in conversation about extending communion to those not baptised as children or youth? Marilyn replied that this is something that the wider church is examining, e.g. a recent MCEC workshop where there was discussion about

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whether to have a “bounded” or “inclusive” Lord’s supper. The Worship Committee does not plan to lead the congregation through a conversation about this at this time.

Ed Heide moved, seconded by Jan Kraus, that the reports be approved as amended. Motion approved by consensus.

Aldred Neufeldt moved, seconded by Bruce Burgetz, appreciation for all of the work of these various groups. Approved with applause.

6) Being a Faithful Church (BFC) 5 Marilyn provided the context and background of the BFC process, led by Mennonite Church Canada (MCCanada).There are five lessons in BFC5. Lessons 1 and 2 were addressed in Adult Education classes, Lessons 3 and 4 in small groups, and Lesson 5 will be discussed in this meeting.

Marilyn also reviewed how the BFC5 process relates to TUMC’s ongoing conversation about human sexuality. Ten years ago, TUMC engaged in extensive conversation on sexuality. This led to our writing of the document, “Towards a Statement of Beliefs on Human Sexuality” which is on the TUMC website – Resources section. Richard Ratzlaff reported that a Task Force was established following last year’s AGM to determine where TUMC stood on the blessing of same sex marriages by our pastors. The members of the Task Force (Richard, Jane Pritchard, Susie Guenther-Loewen) have prepared a questionnaire and will contact members of the congregation by phone or in person to listen carefully to any concerns or reservations they may have and to ask if there is a need for further education and discernment before making a decision on this issue.

The Congregation broke into four groups for discussion on BFC5 Lesson 5. Each group assigned a person to record responses to submit to Marilyn for transmittal to MCCanada.

7) Elections and Appointments Richard Ratzlaff updated the congregation on the status of the various positions as shown on pp 13-17 of the Report Book. He thanked his colleagues on the Gift Discernment Committee – Erna Neufeldt, Jeff Taylor and Gini Reimer.

(Q) Are the GDC members appointed by the Board? (A) Doug stated that they are nominated (discerned) by the Board who present the names for affirmation by the Congregation.

Hearing no concerns re the proposed nominees in the Report Book, Doug declared them affirmed, and thanked all those who had served in the previous year.

8) Presentation of 2013 Financial Report Treasurer Bob Tiessen presented the 2013 Financial Report and highlighted some key points.

- TUMC now owns all shares of Lark-Queen Investments Ltd, which owns the 6 Lark St. property.

There are still some loans outstanding on the property. LQIL can donate itself to TUMC at no Capital Gains Tax cost.

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Giving to the spending plan in 2013 was 6.5 % below the plan. Costs were 12.7% below the spending plan estimates leaving a surplus of $16,392.

Total giving to others was $72,000 (100% of plan) compared to $86,150 in 2012. The Board proposes that we apply the 2013 surplus against the projected 2014 deficit, rather than distributing it to our benevolences as we have done in previous years.

Treasurer helped the New Life Church apply for separate charitable status.

The Board investigated the possibility of obtaining a professional audit. The cost of a regular “audit” (still qualified) would cost $5,000. A “review” would cost $3,000. Given the significant amount of money involved and the fact that it would still be a qualified report, the Board recommends that we not get a professional audit or review.

A new law for Ontario non-profits takes effect three years from now. Aaron Fransen has agreed to look at the law and see how this will affect TUMC.

(Q) Are the numbers on p. 27 for 2013 Plan for the New Life Centre and MCC reversed? (A) Yes - MCC should be $5,000 and the New Life Centre should be $2,500.

Doug also reported that the Spending Plan Committee and Church Board made a decision to increase our donation to the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre and not to donate funds to the new MCCanada/CMU Resource Centre building project. This was due to the fact that we have a number of students who attend TMTC and have less of a connection with CMU. The Board moved acceptance of the financial statements for 2013 as amended. Hearing no concerns, this was approved.

9) Presentation of Spending Plan for 2014 Bob referred to pp. 30-31 of the Report Book and shared key highlights.

- A deficit of $26,774 is projected for 2014 and this will be largely paid for by the surplus from 2013 and from previous years. Increased costs include the change from ! to full-time Associate Pastor, and additional funds for MCEC, TMTC, youth travel scholarship, and the refugee fund.

- There is a 3 % increase in the Spending Plan which has been the average increase over the past 23 years.

Prayer for dinner 6:00 to 7:00 Spaghetti dinner prepared by youth.

10) Approval of 2014 Spending Plan (C) I am not comfortable walking into such a large deficit at the same time we are considering other projects.

(C) It has been a few years since we have had any education about Giving. Is that something we should encourage over the next while; information for new members and a refresher course for others? "

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TUMC 66th Annual General Meeting (C) The budget is built on an optimistic view on what the church is bringing in. What is the plan if we don’t meet that? (A) Doug responded that a 3 % increase in spending has been historically achieved and does not seem to be beyond the reach of the congregation. When we don’t meet the budget, we give less to mission partners. If we see a deficit looming, we invite the congregation to close that gap and this has been successful to date.

The Board’s motion to approve the 2014 Spending Plan was approved by consensus.

11) Space Task Force (STF) 3 re Building Project Doug reviewed the background of the Space Task Force. At last year’s AGM, the decision was made to move forward with Options A (immediate small renovations) and G (larger building project). STF3 was formed and the design, cost and financing plan for the building project was presented at the Nov 2013 congregational meeting. There was considerable enthusiasm in Nov. for the potential to include an additional mission in the building space and hence, a need to flesh out this vision. A Vision Committee was formed -- Marilyn Zehr, Evan Heise, Jon Brandt and Carolyn Loewen. The mandate of the committee is to listen to the congregation and other possible partners and to flesh out the vision for the use of any new space.

Christy Langschmidt and Jon Brandt gave a presentation on the work of the Vision Committee and a description of the committee’s proposal for a project on Human Trafficking. Jon reported that the committee endeavoured to “hear our ‘heart’ and not our many activities”. They looked at the history of projects that TUMC has been involved in - refugees, reconciliation, M2W2, homeless in the city, Lazarus Rising; with an emphasis on welcoming, loving and embracing the stranger among us. In 2008, TUMC did visioning work with David Brubacher. This resulted in TUMC’s Values and Identity Statement. The result of looking at these elements of past and present efforts, connections with ministry partners and awareness of a pressing public concern led to the recommendation to focus on Human Trafficking. Jon stated that we have the potential space, resources within our congregation and the New Life Center, and people who know of these concerns and can wrestle with these issues.

Bob Tiessen gave a summary and update on the work of STF3.

- a Preliminary Plan Review was submitted to the City on Dec 5. This has been followed by discussions with the city. None of their concerns are insurmountable, but it may take longer than was expected if we have to go to Site Plan Approval.

- floor plans have been changed re: elevators at the entry from the parking lot.

- the current estimated total cost including 6 Lark, 10% for contingencies, and a building “tax” for missions, is $2,181,000.

- the pledge campaign: There were 61 responses. 27 people volunteered their time including 18 who volunteered to work on a main committee or task force. 49 offered prayer support. Several people made comments, evenly split between being supportive and offering concerns. 40 pledged funds totalling $715,000, over 5 years.

- STF has spent $4,300 of the $20,000 approved in Nov. for Option A and $11,300 of the $50,000 approved towards Option G. Some architectural fees and permit fees are outstanding

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TUMC 66th Annual General Meeting Bob presented the 3 motions, listed in p. 35 of the Report Book. He clarified that in Motion 1, the request for $200,000 is not in addition to the $50,000 that was approved in Nov 2013. It includes that money.

(Q) Are we voting on the vision? (A) Doug stated that this is the time to express concerns because the building is predicated on the vision.

The congregation broke into 4 small groups for discussion re concerns and affirmations.

Report back from small groups : Group 1: positives – impressed with the number of pledges, sense there is a lot of energy for the project, happy to see a vision clearly developing. Concerns– is a 75% pledge goal attainable or sufficient? An annual mortgage of perhaps $75,000 over what we are currently giving - what are the lost opportunity costs? People often pledge a time commitment, but do not always follow through. Concerns that the vision is still very new to us, need a lot more information and time before we move ahead quickly.

Group 2: mixed commentary – affirmation to keep on going forward and explore having mission space in the building; do not know too much about it yet; would like to have options to look at; have there been some that have been rejected? Concern about communicating with the neighbours in a timely fashion; concern about whether we should expand the building at all; our involvement with the vision could be carried out in different ways and not in the building proper.

Group 3: Affirmations – churches always a place of refuge and should continue in that stream. Concern on the financial side. Is there a lost opportunity in not selling 6 Lark.

Group 4: Thought other options would be presented. This area is very new and would like to have more information. With this vision, it would be better to keep the house and house people there, not in the church building. What will the responsibilities of the church members be in relation to an outside organization?

Marilyn shared that we will use Soup and Sophia times and invite people to come and speak to us who are already working on human trafficking. There has been a sifting to come through to this one recommendation. For example, MCC was a possibility but the location was not good for them. Other ideas were floating around but nothing came together or was solidified, e.g. MCC, diabetes, music school and other possibilities. This one idea floated to the surface most consistently.

(C) I have a strong feeling that we need additional options.

(C) If we look at the kind of space that this vision would ask us to build there is still a lot of flexibility. If the trafficking issue fades away, it can be used for refugees, students coming to Toronto.

(Q) Are there other funding sources apart from TUMC. (A) Jon stated that there is programme funding available that we would be eligible for. Capital money is difficult to get from the government and foundations.

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TUMC 66th Annual General Meeting (C) Does it make sense to tear down a building that can be used for housing? (A) Doug responded that we need to meet both our space needs and an expanded mission possibility in the most economical way possible. The house would require a substantial renovation - $200,000 to make it habitable again and we would still have a hundred year old house with accessibility issues, and insufficient space for our own needs that were identified by STF 1.

(C) I really affirm it. Many others who are interested in it. My own kids have been very interested.

(C) We need to think about what a vision is as opposed to what are the options. We are a congregation of believers. How do we discern God`s will? Threads coming together – is God breaking into us, into this time and place? We have a commitment to peace and justice. We need more space for ourselves and need to share it with others (C) We have an opportunity to do something in our neighbourhood.

(C) I am not sure if this is the vision, but I want to affirm the value of the vision. I have heard about trafficking over the years and it is related to interfaith issues.

(C) Confusing the validity and passion of the vision and whether that vision needs to be expressed in bricks and mortar in this project. I need information/statistics. (A) Jon stated that there is a need for transitional housing. We can fill the space right now and there are other organizations who are willing to partner with us right now.

(C) We need to do something on the main floor. We have to do a building project. I was pleasantly surprised with the survey results and love the fact that we have stayed with the 4 principles in our Values & Identity Statement.

(Q) A procedural question re: the 1st and 2nd motion. The 1st motion includes approval of the demolition, but it doesn’t make sense to do the demolition before making a decision based upon getting 75 percent of funds. Perhaps move the sections re merging the 6 Lark property and demolishing the house from Motion 1 to Motion 2.

(Q) Question of clarification regarding the 4 levels proposal. Why the 3rd floor? (A) Bob stated that TUMC’s needs for increased space are met on the 1st floor. Most of the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor are available for other mission work. The 3rd floor would be used for housing of human trafficking victims and parts of the second floor would be used for counselling and office space.

(Q) What decision-making process will be used after March 31st when the 75% in pledges is to be achieved? (A) Doug responded that if today’s motions are approved the Board will need to agree and sign the construction contract or bring it back to the congregation.

(C) The rental income could be half a million dollars. If the 75 % in pledges includes rental income there is a lot of elbow room.

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Doug said that he is not hearing opposition to building something, and we may be ready to consider Motion 1 but without the sections re without merging or demolishing 6 Lark.

(C) I encourage us to think about bringing all of this to another Congregational Meeting in April.

Doug asked for a show of hands on Motion 1, with the amendment that demolishing the current house on 6 Lark Street property and merging the 6 Lark Street property with 1774 Queen St. property be removed from Motion 1.

Motion 1 The congregation approves the continuation of work on Option G including: -obtaining city permits, architectural and related professional designs based on the work presented so far, recognizing that changes may be needed depending on final usage; -accepting 6 Lark as a donation from LQIL and issuing a charitable receipt for the property; -working with current partners to adapt ownership, cost sharing and other aspects of the property; -borrowing money to pay for the above items as needed, using Mennonite Foundation of Canada as the lender; -the total cost is $200,000, of which about $125,000 is for LQIL loans and other costs, $50,000 for the city permits and professional fees and $25,000 for work on the Lark Street ramp, if possible.

Motions 2 and 3 are postponed to be considered at the next meeting.

Motion 1 as amended was carried.

12) Recognition of New Chair, Closing Doug Pritchard was recognized as the incoming Chair. The meeting closed with the singing of Hymn #39 in Sing the Story.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.

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November 9, 2014 Minutes (draft) November 9, 2014 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 Attendance: 45 members and adherents signed in Opening: Doug Pritchard acted as chair for the meeting and opened with Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer for the Ephesian church (3:14-20). Doug reviewed the agenda and the agenda was approved as posted. Jana Lepp was introduced as Listener for the meeting and reviewed the TUMC Discussion Guidelines and Covenant and Decision-Making Process.

Agenda Item 1: Elections Erna Neufeldt, Chair of the Gift Discernment Committee (GDC) presented the slate of nominees for church board and committee memberships. Erna thanked the other members of the GDC for their work: Bill DeFehr, Damaris Schmucker and Jeff Taylor.

Nominations for Board: Board Secretary: Bob Tiessen; Chair: Doug Pritchard; Worship Committee Coordinator: Anita Tiessen; Mission and Service Coordinator: Evan Heise.

Nominations for Committees: Worship Committee: Tim Schmucker, JD Penner Christian Education Committee: Jerome Leis, Heather Penner Mission and Service Committee: Evan Heise, Luis Mata Property Management Committee: Harold Thiessen, Ken Cornies, David Schmucker Finance Committee: Alison Li Joint Management Committee: Ed Heide New Life Centre Board rep: Leanne Buck Doug asked for any additional nominations and invited questions (Q) and comments (C).

(Q) Is the nominee for the New Life Centre board a church member? Doug stated that being a church member is not a requirement. Church membership is only required (with the occasional exception) to be on the TUMC Church Board and for Special Ministries.

(Q) Why is Aurora House not yet listed? Doug stated that Aurora House has an incorporating Board of Directors consisting of Christy Langschmidt, Mary Klein (named by TUMC Board) and Lisa Horrocks.

The full board to carry on the work will be defined in their bylaws, which still need to be approved. Most granting bodies will also want to see representation from the community served by the agency on its Board of Directors, in addition to the board members appointed by TUMC, the sponsoring body.

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TUMC Congregational Meeting, November 9, 2014 Hearing no further nominations or concerns, Doug took the slate as affirmed by consensus. Doug thanked the GDC and those who have served on committees and stated that the vacancies that remain to be filled will be brought to the Feb. 21, 2015 AGM. Agenda Item 2. One –Year Review of Associate Pastor Ed Heide (PCRC member) presented on behalf of the Review Team which included Denise Salsman (representing parents), Isaac Thiessen (youth) and Carmen Wiebe (youth sponsors). The team solicited the opinion of fifteen adults who have a working relationship with Michele, as well as the youth. Using primarily her job description in the review, they received very positive responses. The only question is whether her job description is realistic for the position she holds and the number of things TUMC is asking her to do. PCRC will look at this with Michele.

(C) It was requested at the Feb. 2014 AGM that the PCRC clarify the Associate Pastor’s role in Sunday School and in “the articulation of a vision of faith formation for the life stages.” A lack of clarity in a job description can lead to misunderstandings with people and their expectations. In response, PCRC agreed to report on this matter at the Feb. 2015 AGM. Hearing no further questions or concerns, Doug took the report as affirmed by the congregation and thanked the review team for their work. A copy of the full report will be shared with MCEC regional minister, Al Rempel.

Agenda Item 3. Report from Human Sexuality Task Force Richard Ratzlaff and Jane Pritchard presented the report and acknowledged Susie Guenther-Loewen’s participation in the task force as well. Richard reviewed their history and mandate which was initiated at the 2013 AGM. They have had many good, frank conversations, learned a lot, and were grateful to the congregation for their trust and willingness to talk. The process is still open to any in the congregation who were missed.

Recommendations: Education. There was a widespread opinion that we do not want more education, but several people expressed the concern that they do not have a theological or biblically-based rationale to support their strong personal conviction. In response to this, the Task Force recommends a two-part session to look at (1) the theological rationale for the historic position of the church, and (2) the theological and biblicallybased rationale for same-sex marriage. Jane stated that there will be no attempt to change peoples’ minds in these two sessions. This will be a way to inform newer people to the church of the views of the Mennonite church on this issue.

The second recommendation in this area is that TUMC continue to participate in the Mennonite Church Canada “Being A Faithful Church” (BFC) process. Richard has heard that TUMC is far ahead of other churches in this process. TUMC may have a role to play in the conversation with the national church

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which appears to be at the point of making a statement on ‘living together in unity even when we disagree’.

(Q) How will this be different from the discussions of 2003-4 and what it has to do with the broader church? Jane stated that this is an internal TUMC process. The vast majority here want to proceed with same-sex marriage, but we say that scripture is very important to us and some want to reconcile their biblical understanding with their strong personal conviction. Richard stated that we have changed dramatically in the last ten years - 76 people were here and 66 were not here ten years ago. This will get us all on the same page.

(C) A huge benefit that could grow out of this is a document that states what we are trying to summarize; how we have come to discern this together, a document to refer people to, so we do not have to review it every year.

Blessing of same-sex marriage Survey results: Participants – 140; Are you ready for a decision? Personally, yes – 66 Is TUMC ready? - Yes – 33, if MCEC goes first – 5; not sure – 43; no – 17; need further discussion – 15.

If you are ready for a decision, would you support allowing our pastors to participate in same-sex marriages? Are you leaning in one direction? Yes – 111; leaning yes – 10; No – 11; leaning no 1; Other answers – 7.

Richard stated that there were repeated themes: we care about each other, and those with whom we disagree, and the church. We do not want this to divide us. " Proposed congregational statement for discussion at Feb. 21, 2015 AGM : “Although we are not fully of one mind, we trust our pastors to discern carefully and make the appropriate decision should there be a request that our pastor(s) participate in a same-sex marriage ceremony, and we will support them in the decision they make.”

Jane highlighted that the process by which the pastors would make a decision involve the congregation’s accountability structures. Marilyn stated that her understanding is that the Leadership Council of MCEC is choosing not to act on what the pastors are doing right now in this area. The Council makes sure that pastors are aware that they are going against the official teaching position of the church. MCEC is paying close attention to the countrywide process. Richard stated that if we affirm the statement, when pastors have a conversation with MCEC, they can say yes, we have the congregation behind us. Marilyn stated that she has been asked this in the past.

(C) A suggestion was made to change the wording in the statement from ‘make the appropriate decision’ to ‘make an appropriate decision’. The use of ‘the’ suggests that somebody is telling the pastor what the appropriate decision is.

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(C) My initial feeling was that it was putting a lot of onus on the pastor, but later reflected that a pastor can choose not to officiate at heterosexual marriages, as well. We do not force our pastors to perform every marriage they are asked to perform.

(C) Drop the phrase “Although we are not fully of one mind.”

(C) Change “should there be a request” to “when there is a request.” We do not want to be involved in every request for performing a marriage. And re-order the wording, perhaps to, “Should a request come to our pastor(s) to participate in a same-sex marriage, we trust them to discern carefully and we will support them in the decision they make.”

(C) Many of us are part of the newly formed Harmony conversation on-line. There are many congregations across Canada in a similar position who are ready to support and bless same-sex marriages, but are concerned about what the wider church says. Some are waiting to see what TUMC does. I encourage us to be courageous and take this step.

(C) There is a large majority in our denomination who take the historical position. In the U.S., many conservative churches are leaving because they don’t feel they are being listened to. With the gains that have been made in the last twenty years, can we exercise more patience and forbearance for a few more years of tumult?

(C) The picture hasn’t changed. People have put themselves on the line for freedom. I have concerns about having a ‘wait and see’ discourse that doesn’t acknowledge the power dynamics of the status quo position. The people who are most affected are being asked to hold on and accept differential treatment.

Doug thanked the Task Force for the very deep listening process they engaged all of us in. Many were hurt in the past and were fearful of being hurt again. This process has been a pastoral task and a special ministry among us. The Task Force used their best listening skills to try to sense a proposal that could gain consensus. A draft statement will be brought to the AGM with the hope that it will indeed gain a consensus.

Agenda Item 4. Space Task Force 3 report Bob Tiessen presented the report. He reviewed the motions that were approved at the June 2014 Congregational Meeting –( i) use 6 Lark for survivors of human trafficking (ii) Option I – build 2 offices on the driveway with a basement underneath, enlarge the lobby and add accessible washrooms. Soon after our pledges over 5 years totalled $639,000 which met the requirement for 67% of a $950,000 planned cost. So we are going ahead.

Review of activities since June: (1) 6 Lark - TUMC now has formal ownership of 6 Lark. Aurora House has been incorporated and is applying for charitable status. The final building design of Aurora House has been agreed upon a basement living unit plus two 3 bedroom units on upper floors (7 bedrooms in total in 3 units).

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Discussions with contractors for Aurora House work are underway. Building permit applied for.

There is a meeting Nov. 11 with two different contractors to discuss their bids.

(Q) Does the plan include the use of the backyard area? The design committee is looking at this. There are 2 issues: privacy/security for the residents and transiting from the parking lot to the church. In the current plan, the back porch has a high privacy barrier so the residents can be comfortable with people in the backyard which can be used for TUMC activities.

(2) 1774 Queen - Discussions with city re: ramp access. Asked the city to repurpose part of the alleyway. Applying for committee of adjustment hearing date. Accessibility, finance and design teams have been established and are working on details. The design team is looking at changes to the kitchen to allow access to the new basement addition, as well as changes to the first floor.

This concludes the work of Space Task Force 3. Bob thanked outgoing members Jan Kraus, Carolyn Loewen and Mary Klein for their work on the project. To succeed them, the Church Board has appointed a Building Committee consisting of: Calvin Dyck – treasurer; Joel Gerber; Christy Langschmidt – Aurora House rep; Richard Ratzlaff – chair; Bob Tiessen – secretary. Melana Janzen is the architect.

Bob asked that the 2014 lump sum and annual pledges be paid now, and the monthly preauthorized payment forms be submitted, since construction on Aurora House may begin this year. Less than a third of the money pledged for 2014 has come in so far.

Meeting was adjourned with the singing of Hymn #1 in the Blue Hymnal. "

One of the highlights of the year was the Bethlehem Market created in the sanctuary in mid-December.

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Eternity Sunday Advent I Advent II

Advent III

Advent IV

November 16 November 23 November 30 December 7

December 14

December 21

December 28

Peace Sunday

GTA cluster service Saturday October 25

Thanksgiving

October 26 November 2 November 9

October 12 October 19

World Communion Sunday

Marilyn Zehr Marilyn Zehr Michele Rizoli

Marilyn Zehr Jeff Taylor

John Rempel

Peter Haresnape

Marilyn Zehr

Lori Unger

SPEAKER Ethan Vanderleek Marilyn Zehr Jon Brandt Erika Friesen Ethan Vanderleek Marilyn Zehr ******* John Rempel Michele Rizoli Marilyn Zehr

Dennis Giesbrecht

Bob Loewen

JD Penner

Geoff Wichert Jeff Taylor Tim Neufeldt Peter Voth

Donny Cheung Bob Loewen Dennis Giesbrecht

Tim Neufeldt Peter Voth

Dennis Giesbrecht

Jeff Taylor

Geoff Wichert

Bob Loewen

Sandra Horst

Mark Andrews

Crystal Penner

Audrey Wichert Mark Andrews Lori Unger Jane Pritchard

Sandra Horst Crystal Penner Carmen Wiebe

Jane Pritchard Lori Unger

Crystal Penner

Ed Heese

Audrey Wichert

Sandra Horst

MUSIC LEADER PIANIST Jeff Taylor Lori Unger Dennis Giesbrecht Ed Heese Jeff Taylor Sandra Horst JD Penner Mark Andrews Tim Neufeldt Lori Unger Jeff Taylor Ed Heese Peter Voth Lori Unger Bob Loewen Mark Andrews JD Penner Sandra Horst Dennis Giesbrecht Crystal Penner

Marilyn Zehr Lori Unger Anita Tiessen Marilyn Zehr Brad Lepp Doug and Naomi Enns Sloss family Marilyn Zehr Michele Rizoli ****MUSIC C AND SCRIPTURE READING*** Peter Voth & Gabriel Marilyn Zehr Penner Harold Thiessen; Cheryl Valkenburg; Bill DeFehr Marilyn Zehr

Dylan Tarnowsky Erika Friesen Jerrom & Ken S.

Marilyn Zehr Bob Loewen & Josh Neufeldt Carolyn Loewen

Lorenda Reddekopp

October 5

September 28

Geoff Wichert Anita Tiessen

It Takes A Village event

September 21

September 14

DATE TOPIC/EVENT WORSHIP LEADER July 6th Alyson Baergen July 13th MC Canada Reporting?

Jeff Taylor July 20 Doreen Martens July 27 Ethan Vanderleek August 3 Evan Heise August 10 Jacqui Schmucker August 17 Willowgrove ******* August 24 Ethan Vanderleek August 31 Marilyn Zehr September 7 Gathering Sunday Michele Rizoli

Worship Calendar 2014

Jeff Taylor

Aklilu Zere

John Epp

Doug Pritchard Donny Cheung

Jeff Taylor

Geoff Wichert Doreen Martens Carolyn Loewen

Donny Cheung Aklilu Zere

Doug Pritchard

choir

choir; children's choir

Junior youth kingdom reflection Parent/child dedication - Isaac Gerber and Eli Schmucker; kingdom reflection on TiM Isaac Thiessen cello strings; communion choir

strings

Quartet - Bob worship band

Communion

SCRIPTURE OTHER/KINGDOM REFLECTION/ READER WORSHIP MUSIC Donny Cheung Aklilu Zere MC Canada Reporting Geoff Wichert Doreen Martens Jeff Taylor worship band Carolyn Loewen Diem Lafortune Donny Cheung John Epp Aklilu Zere strings; parent/child dedication Geoff Wichert Courtney & Aaron with Everett kingdom reflection on the church Doreen Martens expansion project Children's choir; kingdom reflection on Carolyn Loewen Aurora House

Worship Services

Pentecost Retreat

Easter

April 20 April 27

May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6th

Lent III Lent IV Lent V Palm Sunday Good Friday

March 23 March 30 April 6 April 13 April 18

February 23 March 2 March 9 March 16

February 16

February 2 February 9

Lent I Lent II

BFC 5 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 19

January 26

BFC 5 BFC 5

TOPIC/EVENT

January 5 January 12

DATE

Doreen Martens Geisa Roveri Isaac Thiessen & Clay Appel Anita Tiessen Doug Pritchard Donny Cheung Marilyn Zehr Jana Lepp none Luis Mata John Rempel Alyson Baergen

Jan Kraus Ryan Janzen Michele Rizoli Marilyn Zehr

Lorenda Reddekopp Jacqui Schmucker Alyson Baergen and 20's and 30's Erika and/or junior youth Dylan Tarnowsky Brad Lepp Bob Loewen

Marilyn Zehr

Elise Epp

Peter Haresnape Jane Pritchard

WORSHIP LEADER

Jacobo Mata Marilyn Zehr Susie Guenther Loewen Marilyn Zehr Al Rempel Marilyn Zehr RETREAT Bonnie Klassen Marilyn Zehr Ethan Vanderleek

Michele Rizoli John Epp

Aldred Neufeldt Jeff Taylor Marilyn Zehr Susie Guenther Loewen

Richard Ratzlaff Marilyn Zehr Michele Rizoli Marilyn Zehr

Peter Haresnape

Doug Pritchard Marilyn Zehr

Lori Unger

Marilyn Zehr

Marilyn Zehr Susie Guenther Loewen

SPEAKER

Jerrom Ogen Rwot JD Penner Geoff Wichert Dennis Giesbrecht Marlys Neufeldt Peter Voth Jeff Taylor Tim Neufeldt Dennis Giesbrecht Jeff Taylor

Bob Loewen Tim Neufeldt

Marlys Neufeldt Geoff Wichert Dennis Giesbrecht Jeff Taylor

Marlys Neufeldt Jeff Taylor Dennis Giesbrecht JD Penner

Tim Neufeldt

JD Penner Bob Loewen

Tim Neufeldt

Dennis Giesbrecht

JD Penner Jeff Taylor

MUSIC LEADER

Jane Pritchard Ed Heese Audrey Wichert Sandra Horst Lori Unger Crystal Penner Marlys Neufeldt Mark Andrews Carmen Wiebe Lori Unger

Mark Andrews Lori Unger

Lori Unger Audrey Wichert Crystal Penner Sandra Horst

junior youth Carmen Wiebe Sandra Horst Ed Heese

Lori Unger

Jane Pritchard Mark Andrews

Sandra Horst

Ed Heese

Jane Pritchard Lori Unger

PIANIST

Worship Calendar 2014

strings encounter story from Tim Neufeldt

worship band; youth kingdom report

strings child dedication Lori, Dora & Matthias; Elizabeth & Atong

child dedication Nino, Geisa & Benecio; flute duet Damaris & Marika worship band membership transfer - Christine Langschmidt and John Epp

OTHER/KINGDOM REFLECTION/ WORSHIP MUSIC

Jonah Thiessen John Epp Geoff Wichert Doreen Martens Carolyn Loewen Doug Pritchard Jeff Taylor John Epp Diem Lafortune Donny Cheung

John Epp Geoff Wichert Doreen Martens Carolyn Loewen

children's choir

worship band strings; Peter Haresnape membership

youth in charge of worship service MCEC gathering reporting

worship band; encounter story from Rachel Schmucker encounter story from Denise Saltzman kingdom reflection from PCRC on TiM children's choir morning and evening service Elise Epp - trumpet; male quartet; also Doug Pritchard sunrise service Anne Konrad Dyck worship band

Carolyn Loewen Doug Pritchard Jeff Taylor Diem Lafortune

Doreen Martens

John Epp Geoff Wichert

Diem Lafortune Aklilu Zere and Josh Neufeldt

Doreen Martens Doug Pritchard

SCRIPTURE READER

Worship Services

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Membership List as of Dec. 31, 2014

ALEXANDER, DORA and UNGER, LORI ALLEN, WILLIAM ANDRES, MARGARET ANDREWS, ELIZABETH APPELL, ANDREW ARMSTRONG, ALAN BEJARANO, EDNA M. and VARON, CARLOS BERGEN, JUDI and EDWARD** BLACKMORE, LORRAINE BOESMA, BROEK and MORRISON, JESSICA BRADEN, LINA BRANDT, JON BROWN, SUSAN COLLIER BURGETZ, BRUCE and EMILY BURGETZ, STEPHANIE

22800 Miles Road Georgina, Ontario L0E 1R0 202-1145 Logan Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4K 3G9 135 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 17 Rosita Cres Toronto, Ontario M1L 1X7 132 Oakcrest Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 1B9 21 Suffolk St. West Guelph, Ontario N1H 2H9 62 Ellesmere Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4E3 830 - 10 Guildwood Parkway Toronto, Ontario M1E 5B5 504 - 695 Coxwell Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 5R6 80 Lancaster Crescent Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1C4 263 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 19 Topham Road Toronto, Ontario M4B 3K3 c/o 19 West Street Ridgetown, Ontario N0P 2C0 180 Keewatin Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4P 1Z8 505 Brennan Ave Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 6K1

BUSWELL, HEATHER CARTER, AGGYE and PATKAU, BURTON CAUTHON, COURTNEY and PENNER, AARON CORNIES, KEN and HEIDE, SHAUNA DEFEHR, BILL and MARLENE DEFEHR, ROCHELLE DICK, ALAN and KLASSEN, LORI DICK, HARRIET and NICHOLAS DICK, JOHN and LORNA DICK, PAUL

Place of Meeting page 68

5045 Wellington Road 29, RR # 2 Guelph, Ontario N1H 6H8 326 - 500 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3N4 454 Abington Avenue Mississauga, Ontario L5A 1L7 35 Shaftesbury Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4T 3B3 153 Watson Avenue Oakville, Ontario L6J 3T6 161 Parkmount Road Toronto, Ontario M4J 4V3 251 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 67 MacLean Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4E 2Z8 823119 Massie Road Chatsworth, Ontario N0H 1G0

Membership List DICK, PETER and REIMER, VIRGINIA DYCK, ANNE and HARVEY DYCK, LYDIA and PETER ENNS, LORI and PHIL EPP, ELISE EPP, JOHN and ZEHR, MARILYN FAST, ELFRIEDE and HANS FOURNIER, LORETTA FRANSEN, AARON and SHELLEY FRIESEN, ERIKA and RATZLAFF, RICHARD FRIESEN, MARGARET and WALTER FRIESEN, SANDRA FRIESEN-MERCURIO, JENNIFER GALLEGO, DIANA and MATA, LUIS GIESBRECHT, DENNIS and ELIZABETH GIESBRECHT, LAURA GUENTHER LOEWEN, SUSIE HAMM, ERNIE HARDER, GARY and LYDIA HARDER, SUSAN HARESNAPE, PETER HATCHER, DOROTHY HATCHER, RON HATLEM, DOUG JOHNSON and JODIE BOYER HEIDE, ED and SHARON

49 Lynngrove Avenue Toronto, Ontario M8X 1M7 Unit E - 187 Sherwood Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4P 2A9 1504 - 190 Hespeler Road Cambridge Ontario N1R 8B8 Nazarbayev University, SHSS 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave Astana, Kazakhstan 10000 1 - 165 Parkside Drive Toronto, Ontario M6R 2Y8 18 Bowmore Road Toronto, Ontario M4L 3H7 55 Wainfleet Road Scarborough, Ontario M1K 3Z6 26 - 2962 Nelson Place Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 7E9 257 Waverley Road Toronto, Ontario M4L 3T5 2305 - 60 Heintzman Street Toronto, Ontario M6P 5A1 241 Armour Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M3H 1N1 3 Rhu Cross, #10-11 Costa Rhu Singapore 437433 802 - 3840 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M3H 6C6 1368 Linstead Street Oshawa, Ontario L1K 2V4 511 - 1093 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario M1N 4E2 355 Apache Trail Toronto, Ontario M2H 2W6 120 Colbeck Street Toronto, Ontario M6S 1V5 8 Mystic Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4G7 453 Sierra Avenue Mountain View, California 94041 USA 173 1/2 Lippincott Street Toronto, Ontario M5S 2P3 173 1/2 Lippincott Street Toronto, Ontario M5S 2P3 709 Balliol Street Toronto, Ontario M4S 1E6 803 - 1400 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5E 3E1

Place of Meeting February 2015 Report Book page 69

Membership List HEINRICHS, ROSEMARIE and VICTOR HEINRICHS, SVINDA HEISE, AUTUMN HEISE, EVAN and LATABU, FLORENCE HEISE, NOAH HUEBERT, ERNA and RUDY JANZEN, MELANA JENNINGS, EVAN and UNRUH, CHRISTINE JOHN, KAP JIN JUTZI, DOUG KANAAN, YOUSSEF KLASSEN, PAULA KLASSEN, SHERRI KLASSEN, SUSANNA KLEIN, MARY KOOL, PIETER KOPESCHNY, DEBORAH and FRED KRAHN, IRENE KRAUS, ANITA and WIEBE, TOM KRAUS, JAN KUNKEL, GAIL LAFORTUNE, DIEM LANGSCHMIDT, CHRISTINE LAWRENCE, KATHY LEMYRE, DENIS

Place of Meeting page 70

361-2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 3479 The Credit Woodlands Mississauga, Ontario L5C 2K5 #J - 109 George St. South Toronto, Ontario M5A 4A2 36 Jenoves Place Toronto, Ontario M5A 4A7 c/o 36 Jenoves Place Toronto, Ontario M5A 4A7 604-20 Guildwood Parkway Scarborough, Ontario M1E 5B6 409 Shaw Street Toronto, Ontario M6J 2X4 3680 Edgemont Boulevard North Vancouver, B.C. V7R 2P7 9 Fairwood Crescent Scarborough ON M1E 3S9 166 Neville Park Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4E 3P8 249 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 1187 Gerrard Street East Toronto, Ontario M4L 1Y5 13A Delaware Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6H 2S8 17 Furnival Road East York, Ontario M4B 1W1 2328 Belfast Crescent Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1N9 4 Manorwood Road Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4G7 125 Sylvan Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1J9 57 Bromleight Avenue London, Ontario N2G 1V1 26 1/2 Condor Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4J 3M6 406 - 10 Broadway Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4P 3G8 22 Close Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6K 2V4

49 Northern Dancer Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4L 3Z8 51 Ahrens Street West Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4B6 105 - 145 Strathmore Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4J 4Y9

Membership List LEPP, BRAD and JANA LEPP, VIRGINIA LOBACH, ALEXANDRA LOBACH, JOHN and SHIRLEY LOBACH, NATALIA LOEWEN, CAROLYN and ROBERT LOEWEN, MICHAEL MARSHALL, JOHN MARTENS, DOREEN and TAYLOR, JEFF MATSUOKA-BRADEN, JACQUELINE MEYER, MARIEKE NELLIGAN, SHERRY NEUDORF, HERMAN NEUFELDT, ALDRED and ERNA NEUFELDT, MARLYS NEUFELDT, TIM PA ORYEM, AYA KIDEN PAULS, STEFFEN PENNER, CHRISTINE PENNER, JD PENNER, MARIE PERMANAND, SHADELL and WARKENTIN, MARSHALL PRATT, CARMEN PRITCHARD, DOUG and JANE PURICELLI**, ADOLFO and BETTY

152 Symington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6P 3W4 20 Shrewsbury Square Toronto, Ontario M1T 1L2 #2 – 20 Oriole Crescent Toronto, Ontario M5P 1L5 4070 Powderhorn Crescent Mississauga, Ontario L5L 3B9 801 - 1029 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M6K 3M9 452 Milverton Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4C 1X3 452 Milverton Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4C 1X3 23 Beatrice Street Toronto, Ontario M6J 2T2 2930 Caradoc Lane Oakville, Ontario L6J 6W4 28 Sonneck Square Scarborough, Ontario M1E 1A9 Toronto, Ontario 449 Wellesley St. East Toronto, Ontario M4X 1H8 118 Melrose Avenue North York, Ontario M5M 1Y7 53 Shaftesbury Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4T 3B3 48 Derry St. Guelph, Ontario N1E 2C1 53 Shaftesbury Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4T 3B3 45 Trinnell Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M1L 1S4 117 Mt. Hope Street Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2S6 946 Av Brown Quebec City, Quebec G1S 2Z5 157 Simpson Road Ajax, Ontario L1S 2V7 18 Sweetland Road Etobicoke, Ontario M9P 3K9 3834 N. Oakley Ave Chicago, Illinois 60618 USA C2 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 99 Woodmount Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 3Y3 3003 Benham Ave., Apt. 63 Elkhart, Indiana 46517

Place of Meeting February 2015 Report Book page 71

Membership List PURICELLI, DEBORAH PURICELLI**, JUDI PURICELLI, SAM REIMER, KARL REIMER**, LAVERNA and TIM REIMER, MEGHAN REMPEL, JOHN REMPEL, PETER RIEDIGER, VERN RIZOLI, LUCAS RIZOLI, MICHELE RAE RIZOLI, SANDRO RODRIGUEZ, NINO and ROVERI, GEISA SALSMAN, DENISE and KEN SAWADKSY, BRUCE SAWADKSY, HAROLD and VANESSA SAWATSKY**, JANET SCHILK, ROBERT SCHMIDT, RACHEL SCHMUCKER, DAMARIS and DAVID SCHMUCKER, JACQUI and TIM SCHROEDER, ELAINE SHERK, ALLAN and CAROLYN SHERK, SHIRLEY SIEMENS, KAREN

Place of Meeting page 72

D10 - 569 Broadview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4K 2N8 Italia y Ruta 27 Barrio Santa Catalina Lote 290 1621 Benavidez Bs. As., Argentina Roca 3737 1602 Florida Vincente Lopez, Bs. As., Argentina 408 - 400 Parkside Drive Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6E5 31 Clapperton Ave Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4K7 512B Redfox Road Waterloo, Ontario N2T 2N8 414-10 Shallmar Blvd Toronto, Ontario M5N 1J4 72 Par Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1G 2G6 821 - 77 Maitland Place Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2V6 c/o 14 Stag Hill Drive Toronto, Ontario M4B 1K6 14 Stag Hill Drive Toronto, Ontario M4B 1K6 1608 Woodbine Heights Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4B 3A4 58 Merritt Road Toronto, Ontario M4B 3K6 56 Cliffcrest Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2K3 77 Walker Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4V 1G3 705 - 442 Maple Avenue Burlington, Ontario L7S 2L7 1402 - 8610 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3S5 328 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 69 Earlscourt Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6E 4A7 106 Glenmore Rd Toronto, Ontario M4L 3M3 39 Highcroft Road Toronto, Ontario M4L 3G3 12 Dawson Rd Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5T5 3653 Logmoss Crescent Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 3T1 1208 - 219 Fort York Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M5V 1B1 708 - 5 Concorde Place Toronto ON M3C 3M8

Membership List SIEMENS, MARY and PAUL

103 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto ON M4B 3M3 757 Line 1, PO Box 317 Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0 6964 Apprentice Place Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 4 Frey Crescent Scarborough, Ontario M1R 2C4 5 - 710 East 54th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5X 1L7 32 Highcroft Road Toronto, Ontario M4L 3G2 3 Catalina Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1K5 36 Westglen Crescent Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 4R1 410 Isabella Avenue Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2G2 855 Darwin Drive Pickering, Ontario L1X 2V6 54 Glynn Road Ajax, Ontario L1S 2C3 C21 - 2703 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4B 3M3 115 - 145 Strathmore Blvd Toronto, Ontario M4J 4Y9 15 Topham Road Toronto, Ontario M4B 3K3 Canadian Mennonite University

SIMPSON, DEB and WICHERT, TIM SMITH, SARAH SOONG**, JEAN and WINFRED SPORTAK, DIEDRE STAMP, JUDITH TAYLOR, CHRIS THIESSEN, HAROLD and TOBI TIESSEN, ANITA and BOB VOTH, ANDREW VOTH, DENISE and PETER VOTH, ELVIRA (ELLIE) VOTH, WILHELM WICHERT, AUDREY and GEOFF WICHERT, MADELEINE WIEBE, CARMEN

14 Victor Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4K 1A8 3952 Coachman Circle Mississauga, Ontario L5M 6R3 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 51 Colgate Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4M 1N6

WOODSIT, MARENA YODER, BILL YODER, ED and JAN

Membership at Jan. 1, 2014: Membership gains By baptism 0 By transfer 1 By confession of faith 2 Membership losses By death 2 By transfer 2 By withdrawal 1 Membership at Jan. 1, 2015:

201 (recounted from 202 reported)

+3

Associate Members listed above are BERGEN Edward PURICELLI Adolfo and Betty PURICELLI Judi REIMER LaVerna and Tim SAWATSKY Janet SOONG Jean and Wilfred

-5 199

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Memorable moments from 2014

Clockwise: Watching the Easter sunrise; Elizabeth Ajak shares her refugee experiences; junior youth lead kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time; welcoming new members; a light moment after worship; colouring Easter eggs.

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Clockwise from top left: Celebrating the season at the Advent Carol Sing; trading shekels for items crafted by children at the Bethlehem Market; enjoying a display of live chicks and colourful eggs on Easter Sunday; sweet volunteer work at the Black Creek Mennonite Festival; bearing the cross on Good Friday.

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Upcoming Events

February 6-8 - Youth winter retreat February 15 - MCC People on the Move exhibit February 18 - Ash Wednesday service, with morning prayers, at 8:00 a.m.

February 21 - TUMC AGM - 4-9 p.m., including spaghetti supper fundraiser February 22 - Lent I February 27 - March 1 - Junior Youth winter retreat March 1 - Lent II; evening Taize service at 7:00 p.m.

March 8 - Lent III March 15 - Lent IV March 22 - Lent V March 29 - Lent VI April 3 - Good Friday: 11 a.m. family service Evening service April 5 - Easter Sunday: Sunrise service at Ashbridges Bay 11 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Evening Taize service April 11 - MCEC Bible quizzing May 3 - Youth fundraising lunch; 7 p.m. Taize service June 12-14 - TUMC all-church retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp July 21-26 Mennonite World Conference Assembly (includes TUMY contingent)

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67th Annual General Meeting Agenda Saturday February 21, 2015 4:00 Opening Introduction of Listener, Discussion Guidelines, and DecisionMaking Process Review and Approval of Agenda Review and Approval of Minutes from 2014 Congregational Meetings (February AGM, June, November) 4:15 Receiving Reports – for approval 4:40 Elections and Appointments – for approval 4:50 Motion re Blessing of Same-Sex Covenants 5:25 Presentation of 2013 Financial Report – for approval 5:45 Presentation of 2014 Spending Plan 5:55 Prayer for Dinner 6:00

Dinner

7:00 2015 Spending Plan – approval 7:30 Update from Aurora House project 7:45 Update from Building Committee 8:10 Recognition of New Chair 8:15 Closing