We have reconstituted the Long Range Planning (LRP) committee!    The LRP Committee members are:  Jason Kaune; Fr. Larry Hunter; Jim Brovelli; Brenda Free; Mitch Templeton; Bob Thompson; Evelyn Berggren; DD Felton; Steve Cassriel; Scott Rhoades

2011 MEETINGS

Click on date for notes from meeting:  March 14 (see 3 main items below), April 11, May 16, June 20, August 8, October 17, November 14, January 16.

At thier Vestry Day in January 2011, the Vestry discussed and agreed to the following goals for 2011 that came out of our first LRP meeting: 

VIRTUAL MASTER PLAN

Update and reformat the 2002 Master Plan as an “organic” document with guiding principles for site improvements, recognition of past accomplishments, and specific projects that can be accomplished and altered over time.  The plan will project a 10 year vision and 5 year list of project priorities to meet that vision.  Rather than providing a stagnant snapshot, the Virtual Master Plan and accompanying budget will be constantly refined by current and future church leadership.  This approach reflects the actual development of the campus in recent years, including the preschool playground, elevator, etc. 

CHURCH LEGACY

We began to consider unifying themes that can be communicated to the parish under the umbrella of preserving and extending our St. Stephens “legacy.” These include building community through meeting/functional spaces, encouraging hospitality through a new church entrance/Narthex, developing spiritual opportunities for the church family and our neighbors by use of campus resources, and ensuring responsible green stewardship by modifications to the campus (such as the solar panels).

TIMELINE

We acknowledged the milestones chronicled in the 2002 Master Plan.  In our first LRP meeting of 2011 we will adopt discussion topics for milestones to be developed at meetings.  Each meeting with have a clear focus, such as Larry’s Building Wish List, Understanding Church History, Green Stewardship, Financial Planning, Preschool and Youth Development, and so-on.  We will invite key stakeholders, including clergy, staff, and parishioners with talents to offer on the topic. Our preliminary findings may be shared in the Banner or website for parishioner feedback.  If we hold ten meetings over the year, we could be ready to present a draft Master Plan by next year’s annual meeting.