To Be One in Christ To Love, Listen, and Learn: The Vision of Trinity Episcopal Church

The Vision of Trinity Episcopal Church:
To be One in Christ
To Love, Listen, and Learn
The Mission of Trinity Episcopal Church:
To love one another as Christ loves us through:

Listening and Responding to the Holy Spirit;
Welcoming and Nurturing all People;
Learning and Teaching the Gospel;
Caring for, and Sharing, God’s creation.
Table of Contents
2011 Agenda for the Annual Meeting Library 45
of Trinity Episcopal Church 1 Nursery 45
Stewardship Committee 46
2010 Minutes of the Annual Meeting Sunday School 46
of Trinity Episcopal Church 2 Trinity Environmental Stewardship
Team (T.E.S.T.) 46
Clergy, Vestry, and Staff of Vacation Bible School 50
Trinity Episcopal Church 6
Outreach
African Team Ministries 51
Episcopal Membership Definitions 7 BackSnack Program 51
Christmas Giving 51
Current Business of Trinity Church: Habitat for Humanity 52
2011 Nominating Committee Report 8
Holy Stir-It 52
2011 Vestry Nominees 9
Lawrence Interdenominational
2011 Diocesan Convention Delegates/
Nutrition Kitchen (L.I.N.K.) 52
Convocation Representatives 13
Ploughman‟s Lunch/Trinity Treasures 53
2011 Endowment Board Nominees 14
St. Petca‟s Guild 53
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry 53
2010 Trinity Baptisms, Confirmations,
United Thank Offering 55
Marriages, and Memorial Services 15
Vintage Sale 55
Organizational Diagram 16 Parish Life
Pastoral Care
Ministries Diagram 17 Brandon Woods Eucharist 56
Eucharistic Visitors/Pastoral Care 56
Trinity Church Ministries Reports: Morning Prayer 56
Prayer Chain 56
Clergy and Vestry
Worship at Bishop Seabury Academy 57
Rector‟s Report 18
Priest Associates‟ Report 19 Fellowship
Deacons‟ Report 19 Hospitality Committee and
Vestry Senior Warden‟s Report 20 Kitchen Guild 57
Vestry Junior Warden‟s Report 20 Pump‟n Pray 57
2010 Year-End Financial Reports 21 Trinity Supper Club 58
2011 Mission Plan (Budget) 30 Wednesdays at Trinity 58
Administration Worship
Administration, Staff, and Volunteers 41 Acolytes 59
Communications Team 41 Altar Guild 59
Diocesan Convention Delegates/ Altar Flowers Committee 59
Convocation Representatives 41 Greeters and Membership Committee 60
Endowment Board 42 Lectors, Intercessors, Chalice Bearers 60
Finance Committee 43 Music Ministry 61
Treasurer 43 Trinity Choristers 62
Ushers 62
Discipleship
Adult Forum 44
By-laws of Trinity Episcopal Church 63
Christian Classics 44
Education for Ministry (EFM) 44
Trinity Church Information 69
G.I.F.T. Program 45
2011 Agenda for the Annual Meeting of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Sunday, January 23, 2011

12:30 p.m.
Nursery will be provided.
Lunch will be served in the Parish Hall,
following the 10:30 Service.
Call to Order Rev. Rob Baldwin
Opening Prayer Rev. Rob Baldwin
Declaration of Quorum Rev. Rob Baldwin
Appointment of Clerk and Parliamentarian Rev. Rob Baldwin
Approval of Minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting Rev. Rob Baldwin
Rector’s Report Rev. Rob Baldwin
Nominating Committee Report Ellen Tracy
Elections Rev. Rob Baldwin; Ellen Tracy
2010 Year-end Financial Reports Liz Miller
2011 Mission Plan (Budget) Liz Miller
Written Presentations included in this Booklet:

Senior Warden’s Report, 2010 Ellen Tracy
Junior Warden’s Report, 2010 Jerry Hare
Parish Groups and Committees Reports, 2010 Chairs and Coordinators
Acknowledgments and Other Business Rev. Rob Baldwin
Adjournment Rev. Rob Baldwin

2010 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Call To Order and Opening Prayer:
The meeting was called to order in the Nave by Fr. Pogue at 11:40 a.m. He offered some words
of welcome, and then led a prayer to open the meeting.
Declaration of Quorum:
The count was completed, and a quorum was declared.
Appointment of Clerk and Parliamentarian:

Fr. Pogue asked for a motion to appoint Onva Boshears as Parliamentarian, and Maria Thompson
as Clerk. The motion was made, seconded, and passed by unanimous vote.
Minutes of the 2009 Annual Meeting:

Fr. Pogue asked for comments regarding the Minutes of the 2009 Annual Meeting. As there were
none, a motion was made to approve the Minutes. The motion was seconded and passed by
unanimous vote.
Interim Rector’s Report:

Fr. Pogue discussed the things which he had accomplished since coming to Trinity, and the things
on which he was still working. He said that he would like to see everyone in the Parish become
involved in some ministry, and will continue to work to encourage that to happen.
Revision of Parish By-Laws:

Ellen Tracy, Senior Warden, presented the revised By-laws, and she discussed the procedures for
changing them, including review by the Diocesan Chancellor, with approval by the Bishop. She
noted two of the biggest changes if the revisions were approved:
The number of people serving as Voting Members of the Vestry would

decrease from fourteen (12 Members plus 2 Wardens) to twelve (10
Members plus 2 Wardens).
A quorum would no longer be necessary in order to conduct business at

a Parish meeting.
Mill Spencer made a motion to accept the By-laws as presented. After much discussion, with most
of it in opposition to the proposed revisions in Section 4, Elections and Other Officers, Mill
withdrew the motion.
A motion was made to accept the revisions in Section 3, The Vestry - Trustees of the Parish
Corporation. The motion was seconded and passed on a vote of 57 in favor and 18 opposed.
2010 Annual Meeting Minutes (con’t)
A motion was made to accept the revisions in Section 4, Elections and Other Officers. The motion
was seconded, and failed on a vote of 31 in favor and 49 opposed.
A motion was made to accept the remainder of the By-laws as presented, including revisions in
Section 2, The Annual Parish Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed on a vote of 68 in
Favor, and 15 opposed.
Elections:
The Nominating Committee consisted of outgoing Vestry Members Margaret Bearse (Chair),
Nancy Kelley, Marty Smith, and at-large Parishioners Pam Paden and Ray Wilbur.
The Vestry had charged the Committee with developing a slate of candidates (one person for each
opening), rather than an open ballot:
For Senior Warden: Ellen Tracy.
For Junior Warden: Ann Rosenthal.
For Vestry Members: Patricia Henshall, Debbie Pitts, and Dan Ward.
For Delegates to the Diocesan Convention: Nancy Kelley, Charlotte Mueller, and Austin Turney.
For Alternate Delegate to the Diocesan Convention: Ruth Turney.
Fr. Pogue asked for nominations from the floor. There were none.
Margaret Bearse made a motion to elect the slate of Vestry Nominees by acclamation. Dru Sampson
seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 66 in favor, and 2 opposed.
Margaret Bearse made a motion to elect the slate of Delegates by acclamation. There was a second
to the motion, and the vote passed, with 48 in favor, and none opposed.
Endowment Board Report:

Jerry Hare presented the report of the Endowment Board:
As of December 2009, our holdings are approximately $195,000.

Jerry is optimistic about growth in 2010.
Revision of Endowment By-Laws:

The members of the Board realize the need for more transparency regarding Board activities, and
they have a desire to work more closely with the Vestry. To those ends, they sought advice from
the Diocesan Chancellor, resulting in changes to the Endowment By-laws. The Vestry has approved
the changes. John Emerson made a motion to accept the changes to the Endowment By-laws as
presented in the Annual Meeting Booklet. Onva Boshears seconded the motion, and the motion
passed on a vote of 66 in favor, and 3 opposed.
Jerry Hare said that the purpose of our endowed funds is to support the mission of Trinity. There is
no notation anywhere that indicates the funds must be spent for Outreach.
Search Committee Report:

Jerry Hare presented the report of the Rector Search Committee. The Parish Profile is close to
completion, and it will be posted on our website after approval by the Bishop. Parishioners are to
suggest names of possible candidates, along with their contact information.
2009 Year-End Financial Report:

Fr. Pogue noted that we are still in the process of trying to find a Treasurer. In lieu of a Treasurer,
Kent Tomlinson presented the Year-End Report for 2009:
There has been a concerted effort to locate and clarify all of the financial reports.
The numbers on the written report had not yet been audited, so some of them could change.
The amount outstanding on the loan from the National Church for our building expansion
is currently $199,571. The Vestry is making plans to retire that debt.
We started 2009 with a negative balance of $82,630 in our Operating Fund, but ended the
year with a positive balance of $14,163.
We had budgeted $345,000 from pledges, but only collected $318,000. We were able to
finish the year with a positive number, due to $91,752 in unpledged gifts. Kent asked that
Trinity Parishioners work to contribute whatever they pledge, because we count on that income.
We received $24,000 from the Diocese to pay a portion of Fr. Paul McLain's salary.
Overall expenses were close to what was budgeted. The Music Budget was over by $10,000.
2010 Budget:
The 2010 Budget has been approved by the Vestry:
Expenses are not expected to increase significantly in 2010.
We received pledges in the amount of $350,000, but budgeted with the hope of
receiving $360,000.
There was $50,000 spent on Outreach. Those are funds that come in specifically for
Outreach, and are spent immediately. The largest amount goes to our apportionment,
and the next-largest goes to the Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry. Outreach funds are
not apportioned.
The Grocery Income For Trinity (G.I.F.T.) program earns 6% for Trinity on every card
that is sold. In 2010, we hope to raise at least $17,000 from this program.
Senior Warden's Report:

Ellen Tracy recognized the outgoing Members of the Vestry: Tom McCoy (Junior Warden), Marty
Smith, Nancy Kelley, and Margaret Bearse.
Ellen thanked all of the Vestry Members for their work during the past year.
Ellen thanked Fr. Pogue for his work as Interim Rector.
Ellen recognized Liz Hare, who will retire from her position as Trinity's Bookkeeper, at the end of
January, and she presented Liz with a gift card to a nursery, so she could pick out a tree for the
Hare Family Garden Patio.
Other Annual Reports:

There was a motion to receive the Annual Reports as printed in the meeting booklet. The motion
was seconded, and passed by unanimous vote.
Acknowledgements and Other Business:

Fr. Pogue said that it has been a joy to work at Trinity, and he predicted the year ahead would be
a good one.
Austin Turney urged everyone to support the Bishop's call for contributions for outreach for Haiti.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maria Thompson, Clerk
Clergy, Vestry, and Staff of
Clergy: Staff:
Rector: The Rev. Rob Baldwin Parish Administrator: Marilyn Bean
Priest Associate: The Rev. Charles Granger Financial Secretary: Patty Johnson
Priest Associate: The Rev. Dan Northway Music Director: Henry Heller Smith
Deacons: Dick Tracy Music Director Emeritus: Dr. James Ralston

Rita Tracy
Dr. Steve Segebrecht Organist: Elizabeth Stephens
Organist: Mark Stotler

Vestry:
Choristers Director: Susan Ralston
Senior Warden: Ellen Tracy
Treasurer: Dr. Elizabeth Miller
Junior Warden: Jerry Hare
Endowment Board Chair: Bruce Roberts
Clerk of the Vestry: Maria Thompson
Parish Librarian: Ruth Turney
Member: Dave Edington
Solemn High Mass, Nathan Haley
Member: Donna Griffin
Nursery Worker, Jasmyn Turner
Member: Patricia Henshall
Nursery Worker, Natalie Wilkins
Member: Dr. Mark Holmberg
Office Volunteers:
Member: Garth Myers
Margaret Bearse, Thursday Afternoons
Member: Debbie Pitts Rev. Charles Granger, Friday Mornings
Liz Hare, Wednesday Afternoons
Member: Joan Ring Dr. Mark Holmberg, Friday Mornings
Susan Morris, Thursday Mornings
Member: Micah Seybold Mary Mozingo, Wednesday Mornings
Shirley Reese, Monday Mornings
Member: Kent Tomlinson Barbara Roehl, Tuesday Mornings
Don Roehl, Monday Mornings
Member: Dan Ward Ellen Tracy, Monday Afternoons
Marian Wilbur, Tuesday Afternoons
Episcopal Church Membership Definitions
Baptized Member:
A person baptized in the Church by a Trinitarian formula, and enrolled on the books of this
Parish.
Communicant:
Any Baptized Member receiving communion at least three times in the previous year.
Confirmed Communicant:
Any Communicant who has had the laying on of hands from a Bishop of this Church.
Qualified Voter:
Any Communicant in good standing, who is 16 years of age or older.
Communicant in Good Standing:
A Communicant who is a member of this Church; who worships regularly; who takes part in
this Parish‟s activities; and who has been a financial contributor of record for the past year.
Current Business of
2011 Nominating Committee Report:

The Nominating Committee was appointed by the Vestry for the purpose of putting forward
candidates for consideration to serve as: Members of the Vestry (to be voted on, and elected at,
the 2011 Annual Meeting); a Delegate to the Diocesan Convention (already appointed by the
Vestry); and Members of the Endowment Board (already appointed by the Vestry).
Nominating Committee Members:

Donna Griffin
Jerry Hare, Junior Warden
Nancy Kelley
Garth Myers
Ann Russell
Kent Tomlinson
Ellen Tracy, Senior Warden
Current Business (Con’t)
2011 Vestry Nominees:

The Nominating Committee presents these seven (7) names:
Emmanual Birdling
Garth Burns
Brian Haupt
Glenna Kleinkauf
Terry Mandle
Donna McCain
Patrick Musick
to fill the five (5) open Vestry positions.
Five (5) Vestry Members will be elected from the above slate of seven (7) candidates.
[Four (4) of the Five (5) newly-elected Vestry Members
will serve full, three-year terms.]
[One (1) of the Five (5) newly-elected Vestry Members

will serve as the replacement for the remainder of a
two-year, unexpired term.]
Continuing Vestry Members: Outgoing Vestry Members:

Dave Edington (2011) Donna Griffin
Patricia Henshall (2012) Jerry Hare, Jr. Warden
Dr. Mark Holmberg (2011) Garth Myers
Debbie Pitts (2012) Kent Tomlinson
Joan Ring (2011) Ellen Tracy, Sr. Warden
Micah Seybold (2011)
Dan Ward (2012)
The Vestry has elected Patricia Henshall as the new Senior Warden,
And Micah Seybold as the new Junior Warden.
According to Canon Law, nominees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

Parish, i.e., each is a member of Trinity; each worships regularly; each takes part in Parish
activities; and each is a financial contributor of record. Nominations may also be made at
the Annual Meeting, but the nominee’s permission must be obtained in advance, and the
nomination must have prior approval by the Vestry and/or Rector.
Emmanuel Birdling:
I am a father of four -- Three boys and one girl. I have been married since April 11, 1982. I am
originally from Northeastern Nigeria, and a member of the Margi Ethnic Group. I came to this
country to attend school. After obtaining a B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology from
Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri, I went on to work for 12 years for
the City of Kansas City, Missouri, as a City Inspector. I also have experience as a Plant
Operation Director for North Hill Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri; a K-12 Construction Trade
Instructor; and as a Community Organizer under the Kaw Valley Habitat for Humanity, funded
by a local initiative support corporation. Currently, I am working as the Outreach Coordinator
for the Kansas African Studies Center, at the University of Kansas; and at the same time, I am
working towards a PhD in Urban Geography, with a minor in Architecture.
Garth Burns:
Debbie and I started attending Trinity and Trinity Supper Club around 1975, when we were
married. I've served on the Vestry previously; first while Holly Hutchins was the Interim Rector,
and then when Tom Momberg began at Trinity. I also filled an unexpired term when Rev.
Jonathan Jensen was our Rector. I've have been a Diocesan Delegate. While at Trinity, I have
been active with the Trinity Environmental Stewardship Committee (T.E.S.T.) for the 20+ years
it has existed; Wednesdays at Trinity, almost every week for the past 20+ years; Christian
Classics for the last 5-6 years; and the History Group (in the beginning, it was called the History
Group); and I volunteer to help at L.I.N.K. when Trinity serves on the 3rd Tuesday of the odd-
numbered months. I also walk with Pump‟n Pray when I'm in town, and I have helped with
many other events and committees at Trinity over the years, including serving terms as Chairman
of the Outreach Committee, Board Member of Trinity Foster Home, Rite-13 Teacher for the
Journey to Adulthood (J2A), Trinity's Coordinator for the Lawrence CROP Walk, and I‟ve just
begun a term as Trinity's Liaison to the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Faith Relations
Committee. I think that is important for Vestry members to be familiar with the many outreach
services and programs at Trinity, and to bring knowledge of these services to the Vestry, as it
considers Parish business.
Brian Haupt:
I have served in the following positions, both at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, and at
my previous Parish: Two terms as a member of the Vestry, Junior Warden, Building Manager,
Acolyte Master, Usher, Lector, Intercessor, a member of the Search Committee, and Chalice
Bearer. I believe that Trinity is poised to move to the next level, if we have solid, visionary, and
creative leadership. My past experience as a Vestry member has prepared me to step
immediately into an effective role as a Vestry member again. From my experience in business, I
have an understanding of budgeting and financial matters.
Glenna Kleinkauf:
I moved here in June 2008, in order to be nearer to family – four adult children and seven
magnificent grandchildren. I hold a BS in Political Science, and I have been a State of Kansas
employee for 21 years, currently supervising a unit that serves the Elderly and Disabled
population. In 2009, after visiting area Episcopal churches, I joined Trinity, attracted by its
excellent liturgy and outstanding music program. I am willing to give my best efforts to serve
this Parish, in gratitude for the warm welcome that has been extended to my family. I regularly
attend both the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services, and I sing in the choir at 10:30. I am a lifetime
Episcopalian, with previous Vestry and Diocesan Stewardship Committee experience; I have
served as a Delegate to the Diocesan Convention, and as an Alternate Lay Deputy to the General
Convention; I graduated from EFM and KSM, and I have completed one unit of Clinical Pastoral
Education. I have attended three General Conventions as an Exhibitor for TENS (The Episcopal
Network for Stewardship) and I have participated in twelve TENS Leadership Conferences
(including the "Living Wisely" course of study.)
Terry Mandle:
I was born and raised in Kansas, although Kim and I have lived in North Carolina, South
Carolina, Illinois, and Kansas during our married life. Kim and I were married in 1986, at St.
John‟s Episcopal Church in Great Bend. I have two children, Kristi Esfeld of Great Bend, and
Scott DeHaan of Manhattan; and four grandchildren, ages 21, 17, 10, and 7. I have more than 25
years‟ experience in human resources, relocation, and real estate. Currently, I am the Senior
Manager for Employee Relocation, at the Sara Lee Corporation, which is headquartered in
Downers Grove, Illinois. I have been actively involved in the Episcopal Church, serving as a
lector, an usher, and a Sunday School teacher. I have served as the Vice-President and President
of Grace Episcopal Church Women, in Hinsdale, Illinois; and have served as a lector and lector
scheduling coordinator at St. Paul‟s Episcopal Church, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am
currently a member of the Ploughman‟s Lunch Committee here at Trinity. Other outreach
activities include: Chairman, March of Dimes Teamwalk; Co-Chair, Project Real Meaning
(benefitting the Children‟s Home, Headstart, and the Department of Social Services); Co-Chair,
Nabisco United Way Campaign; Co-Chair, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Walk; and Committee
Chair, Red Ribbon Run (benefitting the Aids Care Service). In my spare time, I enjoy gardening,
sewing, our dogs and chickens, and spending time with my grandchildren. Being a member of
the Vestry at Trinity would provide an opportunity for me to use my organizational and business
skills to help strengthen and grow Trinity for the future, while continuing to meet the needs of
every generation. My areas of interest at Trinity include the programs for our youth, the music
programs, and outreach activities.
Donna McCain:
I moved to Lawrence from Jefferson County on May 1st of last year. I attended Trinity Episcopal
Church, in Atchison, Kansas, for the past fifteen years. There, I served on the Vestry and the
Search Committee, and I served twice as a Delegate to the Diocesan Convocation and
Convention. I am interested in being of service to Trinity Lawrence, and I have volunteered at
Trinity as a Greeter and a Chalice Bearer since I have become a member. I am retired from my
position as an Adjudicator with the Kansas Department of Labor.
Patrick Musick:
I was baptized and confirmed, and I have served as an Acolyte, at St. Paul‟s Episcopal Church,
in Kansas City, Missouri. After college graduation, I was married in an Episcopal Church, in
Rockford, Illinois. We have two adult daughters. I taught English and History in junior and
senior high schools for five years, and I have worked for more than thirty years in the insurance
industry. My insurance work led me from Kansas City to New Orleans, Louisiana; Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania; Olympia, Washington; and Downers Grove, Illinois. Currently, I volunteer as a
Docent at the Spencer Museum, here in Lawrence. I have also read for the Audio Reader
Network for more than six years. While in Pennsylvania, I served on the Finance Committee of
St. Stephen‟s Episcopal Cathedral. While at Trinity in Lawrence, I have served as an Usher and
Lector at the 10:30 service, and I have been an Acolyte at the 6:00 p.m. Solemn High Mass since
its inception. I suggested starting the G.I.F.T. Program for Trinity, and I have provided the
procedures for its implementation.
2011 Diocesan Convention Delegates/

Convocation Representatives Appointee:
The Nominating Committee presented this name:
Mary Mozingo
to the Vestry, to fill one (1) open Diocesan Convention Delegate/

Convocation Representative position.
Delegate Mary Mozingo has already been appointed by the Vestry.
Continuing Delegates: Continuing Alternate Delegate:

Nancy Kelley Ruth Turney
Charlotte Mueller
According to Canon Law, appointees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

activities; and each is a financial contributor of record.
Mary Mozingo:
Mary Sloan Mozingo, 69, is a life-long Episcopalian. Born and raised in Topeka, she attended
schools in California and Massachusetts, and graduated from KU in 1963, with a BA in Music
History and Theory. She lived in Wichita and Dallas before returning to Kansas in 1989. She
has worked in real estate sales, and she retired as a Disability Examiner for Social Security. She
is divorced with an adult daughter, Sarah, who is with Dillon's, in Hutchinson. Her son, Sam,
died last September. She has been a member of Trinity since 2003, and she has been active in
the Trinity Choir, Trinity Treasures, Trinity Supper Club, and serves as an Office Volunteer in
the Parish Office.
2011 Endowment Board Nominees:

The Nominating Committee presents these names:
Charlie Becker
Martin Dickinson (to replace Onva Boshears)
Liz Hare
to the Vestry, to fill three (3) open Endowment Board positions:
[One (1) new Endowment Board Member, to serve
as a replacement for Onva Boshears‟ unexpired term.]
[Two (2) new Endowment Board Members, each
to serve full, three-year terms.]
Charlie Becker, Martin Dickinson, and Liz Hare

have already been appointed by the Vestry.
Continuing Endowment Board Members:

Bruce Roberts, Chair
Ted Haggart
According to Canon Law, appointees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

activities; and each is a financial contributor of record.
Martin Dickinson:
Martin Dickinson received his undergraduate degree from KU, and his law degree from the
University of Michigan. After practicing in Denver, he returned to join the faculty of the KU
School of Law. This is his 44th year on the faculty, including 9 years as Dean. Martin has also
practiced “of counsel” with the Barber Emerson law firm, specializing in estate planning. He is a
co-author of books used nationally on taxation and estate planning, and he has made numerous
presentations on these subjects across the country. Martin is a former President of the Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce and the Lawrence Rotary Club. He served on the Board of Directors of
the former First National Bank, and he currently serves on the Community Board of Commerce
Bank, Lawrence.
Liz Hare:
I am a life-long Episcopalian, and in 2001, I moved with Jerry, my husband, to Lawrence, from
Hutchinson, Kansas, where I had served on the Vestry of Grace Church. The Episcopal Church
has always been important in our family‟s life. Being a part of Trinity Episcopal Church in
Lawrence has been a gift to us as we made our home here. Our daughter, Sally Hare Schriner,
and two grandchildren live in Lawrence; and our son and two grandsons live in Aiken, South
Carolina. Following retirement from a career in marketing for health care and Girl Scouting, I
was the financial secretary for 5 years at Trinity.
2010 Trinity Episcopal Church
Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, and
Memorial Services
Baptisms:
Lucille Rose Chapman, January 10, 2010
Camden Matthew Broderick, May 2, 2010
Nicholas Truman Hause, June 13, 2010
Elijah Peter Flor, September 12, 2010
Adelaide Jean Boedeker, November 14, 2010
Geme Chela Ajekwu, November 21, 2010
Ozioma Nker Ajekwu, November 21, 2010
Confirmations:
Emmanuel Awidau Birdling, April 25, 2010
Gay Hammer Flynn, April 25, 2010
Mary Kathryn Stauffer, April 25, 2010
Susan M. McCollum, April 25, 2010
Jeff M. Skredenske, April 25, 2010
Darin Wade, April 25, 2010
Marriages:
Juliann Drumm Mitchell and Erik Charles Maurer, May 1, 2010
Caterina Anna Benalcazar and Patrick Joseph Giroux, May 30, 2010
Allison Anne Viola and Brian Jossepa Loftus, June 19, 2010
Allison Yvonne Lewis and Christopher Gene Larsen, June 26, 2010
Kathleen Sophie Hastings and Peter Aldon Lewis, June 27, 2010
Biana Babcock and Christopher Fernando Labrador, October 16, 2010
Memorial Services:
Elizabeth Nelick Profeta, November 24, 1948 - January 5, 2010
Dixie Lee Vitt, February 23, 1928 - February 4, 2010
Jean Ketcham Lominska, April 30, 1913 - February 22, 2010
William Roy King, Jr., March 19, 1924 - February 25, 2010
Robert Newton Sudlow, February 25, 1920 - March 25, 2010
Douglas Oak Fleming, July 18, 1963 - March 30, 2010
Susan E. Crow, 1939-2010
Carolyn Campbell Wagstaff, July 12, 1932 - April 6, 2010
Robert Stephen Mueller, November 13, 1920 - May 27, 2010
Donald Robert Miller, July 6, 1925 - July 15, 2010
Samuel Charles Mozingo, August 11, 1968 - September 10, 2010
Gavin Christopher Smith, September 11, 1980 - September 28, 2010
Carol Groves, April 17, 1927 - October 26, 2010
Carol Hulbert, December 28, 1949 - December 3, 2010
Organizational Diagram
Ministries Diagram
CLERGY AND VESTRY
Rector
Priest Associates
Deacons
Vestry Senior Warden
Vestry Junior Warden
Vestry Members
Year-End Financial Reports
New Year Mission Plan (Budget)
ADMINISTRATION Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry

Administration, Staff, and Volunteers United Thank Offering
Communications Team Vintage Sale
Diocesan Convention Delegates/
Convocation Representatives PARISH LIFE
Endowment Board Pastoral Care
Finance Committee Brandon Woods Eucharist
Treasurer Eucharistic Visitors and
Pastoral Care Team
DISCIPLESHIP Morning Prayer
Adult Forum Prayer Chain
Christian Classics Worship at Bishop
Education for Ministry (EFM) Seabury Academy
G.I.F.T. Program Fellowship
Library Hospitality Committee and
Nursery Kitchen Guild
Stewardship Committee Pump‟n Pray
Sunday School Trinity Supper Club
Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team Wednesdays at Trinity
Vacation Bible School
WORSHIP
OUTREACH Acolytes
African Team Ministries Altar Guild
BackSnack Program Altar Flowers Committee
Christmas Giving Greeters and
Habitat for Humanity Membership Committee
Holy Stir-It Lectors, Intercessors, and
Lawrence Interdenominational Chalice Bearers
Nutrition Kitchen (L.I.N.K.) Music Ministry
Ploughman‟s Lunch and Trinity Treasurers Trinity Choristers
St. Petca‟s Guild Ushers
Clergy and Vestry Reports
Rector:
While I cannot address what has happened over the entirety of 2010, I can speak
briefly as to what has occurred here over the last four months, and what will
hopefully lie ahead. Since arriving here in Lawrence in late August, my family
and I have been settling into both the community and Trinity Parish. Here is a
partial checklist of various things I have been able to do since becoming Rector:
Train worship teams to acclimate each other to our styles of liturgy.

Lead worship at Brandon Woods.
Institute a Eucharist every other week at the Wednesday evening service.
Fill in as Chaplain Pro Tem at Bishop Seabury Academy.
Meet with leaders of various ministries at Trinity, including (TEST), the
Intercessory Prayer Group, Altar Guild, the Newcomer Shepherding
Group, Sunday School, and others.
Join the Lawrence Ministerial Association.
Attend Fresh Start meetings with other new clergy in the Diocese.
Meet regularly with the Vestry, the Finance Committee, and Treasurer to
address financial concerns of Trinity.
Recruit teachers for an Upper Elementary Class.
Begin leading the Adult Forum.
Lead a delegation to St. Clare‟s, in Spring Hill.
Baptize four new members, and officiate at two funerals.
What do I hope to see happen in 2011?

Meet with Ushers/Greeters to overhaul Newcomer Shepherding Ministry.
Institute a Communication Committee to improve our level of community
awareness and internal communication.
Lead a youth ministry team on a mission trip in the Summer of 2011.
Help create new programs for adults and youth at Trinity.
And that will hopefully be just a start, because who knows what the Holy
Spirit may inspire in the hearts and minds of Members of this Parish?
I would be remiss if I closed the year without thanking the many people who have
made this transition such a success. My wife, Valerie, and my children have
shown a lot of faith in me during this move across the country. So many of you
have brought us food, shown us around town, introduced us to your friends, and
shared in countless other ways to help us feel at home here in Kansas. And,
finally, I am thankful to God for bringing me here to this point in my life. I feel a
renewed sense of purpose and excitement to my ministry as a Priest, and I look
forward to an exciting chapter in the history of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Rob Baldwin+
Trinity Church Ministries Reports (Con’t)
Priest Associates’, Rev. Charles Granger, Jr.:

Trinity's Priest Associates are volunteer clergy, who assist the Rector, as needed.
We cover for the Rector, when he or she is absent, for weddings, burials,
memorial services, and even baptisms. I have, for example, in the last few years,
conducted a Confirmation Class and an Adult Forum Series on the Reconciliation
of a Penitent. Most of all, we function as Supply Celebrants in the Rector's
absence, or we preach on occasion. We feel a special loyalty to the Rector, and
we work to strengthen the Parish in any way we can.
Deacons Dick Tracy, Rita Tracy, and Dr. Stephen Segebrecht:

All deacons are ordained and assigned to the parish by the Bishop. We work
under the supervision of the Rector, and cooperate with the clergy and lay people
of the parish to assist them in their roles. We also report to the Archdeacon and
the Bishop of the Diocese. We perform the liturgical roles of the Deacon in the
Sunday morning services, and at the monthly service at Brandon Woods,
performed by Dick and Rita. We also serve at special services such as funerals,
Christmas, and Holy Week services. We also preach several times each year, and
anoint anyone who desires it for healing.
We visit the sick and shut-ins of this Parish in the hospital, nursing homes, and
their own homes, as well as take communion to them. Dick and Rita lead the
Pastoral Care Team and the Eucharistic Visitors, and they train the Lectors,
Intercessors, and Eucharistic Ministers (Chalice Bearers).
We try to support others in their ministries. We attend the weekly staff meetings,
the Annual Deacons‟ Retreat, the Diocesan Convention, and special meetings of
our Church committees. We participate in continuing education each year, and
read Holy Scripture, material related to the diaconate, the church, and theology.
Dick and Rita assisted with Vacation Bible School again this year. Dick helps
plan the Adult Forum, introduces guests, makes presentations, and leads
discussions. Rita is a resource person to people needing advice relating to church
programs. She also is a resource to people who need referrals to community
agencies for various kinds of assistance. Steve works with the G.I.F.T. program,
and the Pump‟n Pray group, on a weekly basis. Each month Steve helps to
coordinate Holy Stir-It, a fellowship for men. Steve also serves as Director of the
Diocesan Mission to Kenya, known as Kansas-2-Kenya.
On the third Sunday of each month, a portion of the loose offering goes to the
Deacons‟ Discretionary Fund. We use these to assist people in need. Currently,
our first priority is to prevent homelessness. The most common needs for which
we gave assistance were utilities and rent. In the past year, we disbursed $5,043.
Of that, 32% was for housing assistance, 25% was for water bills, 23% was for
electricity bills, 6% was for natural gas bills, 9% was for prescriptions, 2% was
for transportation needs (bus tickets and gasoline), and 3% went for miscellaneous
items (licenses, ID‟s for work, etc.). Whenever possible, we work with other
agencies such as The Salvation Army, Bert Nash Community Mental Health
Center, the Community Shelter, and EKAN. We often suggest that people use our
Food Pantry to conserve their financial resources. We wish to thank all our
friends at Trinity for their generosity and support.
Vestry Senior Warden:

I end my term as Senior Warden with a real sense of relief and a great deal of
gratitude. I know that we are all tremendously happy and comforted to have our
search for a new Rector successfully completed. Those of us who were actively
involved in the process feel a great sense of accomplishment, having called a
rector who gives all of us hope for a wonderful future for Trinity. On behalf of
the entire Trinity Parish, I would like to once again welcome Father Rob and his
family to Trinity and to Lawrence. I am especially grateful to have had the
opportunity to serve with so many hard working and dedicated individuals. To
the Vestry, the Profile and Search Committees, and all others who contributed to
the endeavors of the past two years, my most heartfelt „thank-you‟. The future for
Trinity is very bright, and I extend my best wishes to all who assume leadership
roles as we move forward.
Faithfully, Ellen Tracy
Vestry Junior Warden:

This year began with Ann Rosenthal holding the position of Junior Warden. In
August, Ann resigned the position, and Jerry Hare was appointed to fill the
position until the end of the year. Last spring, the Parish Hall floor was
refinished, and a new seal coat added. During the year, a number of problems
were addressed and corrected. There were the usual small problems with
bathroom toilets, drainage, and kitchen appliances. The patio and garden had a
clean-up prior to the Ploughman‟s Lunch. Next spring, all gardens will receive a
new look with added plants. Ginny Shirer will be contacted to advise us with this
remake. She designed the Hare Family patio-garden, and the garden on the south
side of the Nave. Two projects needed attention this past fall. First, the fence
around the trash area fell apart, and a new fence was built. Next, the wood
paneling on the North wall of the Nave was buckling. A team of experts was
asked to look at the problem, and suggest ways to repair the damage. The team
determined that the problem was coming from condensation behind the wall. We
asked for, and received, bids to fix the problem. Before we issued a contract, a
Parish member, Steve King, offered to fix the inside wall at a greatly-reduced
cost. Steve is the owner of Stranger Creek Pool Co., and the Vestry gave his
company the go-ahead to fix the wall and do some much-needed pointing-up of
the mortar on the outside stone walls. Because of Steve‟s work of building pools,
he has the skilled crews to do this job. This work will be ongoing as weather
permits.
Jerry Hare
2010 Year-End Financial Reports
Treasurer’s Report, as of December 31, 2010
Balance Sheet, as of December 31, 2010
Consolidated Fund Activity Report for December 31, 2010
Year-To-Date Summary Report, as of December 31, 2010

YTD Summary Report
As of December 31, 2010
Per
YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance Vari
Income:
Total Pledges Income 343,406.26 360,500.00 -17,093.74 -4
Total Contributions & Offerings 31,987.14 62,100.00 -30,112.86 -48
Giving Subtotal 375,393.40 422,600.00 -47,206.60 -11
Total Designated - Transfers 73,953.19 86,400.00 -12,446.81 -14
Total Other Income 41,828.28 23,500.00 18,328.28 77
TOTAL INCOME 491,174.87 532,500.00 -41,325.13 -7
Expenses:
Total Admin. Expense 403,613.97 384,300.00 -19,313.97 -5
Total Disciple. Expense 10,882.28 11,700.00 817.72 6
Total Outreach Expense 87,410.24 113,432.00 26,021.76 22
Total P. Life Expense 18,406.71 1,200.00 -17,206.71 -1433
Total Worship Expense 30,231.50 21,868.00 -8,363.50 -38
TOTAL EXPENSE 550,544.70 532,500.00 -18,044.70 -3
NET INCOME -59,369.83 0.00
Notes:
a Other Income includes $1800 insurance payment on claim.
b Administrative Expense now includes principal & interest payments on ECBF loan (total is
c Diocesan assessments not yet paid are $20,000 for 2010.
d Includes Rector search expenses of $18,096.23.
2011 Mission Plan (Budget)
2011 Mission Plan – Detailed
2011 Mission Plan – Summary
2011 Outreach Mission Plan
2011 Income Pie Chart
2011 Expenses Pie Chart

2011 Mission Plan
2009 2010 2010 2011

Income Actual Budget Actual Budget
Pledges 318,817.00 360,500.00 343,406.26 343,702.00

Contributions & Offerings 102,830.00 62,100.00 31,987.14 39,900.00
Fundraising Events 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,537.70
Designated
Transfers 48,342.00 86,400.00 73,953.19 4,900.00
Other Income 8,715.00 23,500.00 41,828.28 20,854.00
Total Income 478,704.00 532,500.00 491,174.87 448,893.70
Expense
Administration 366,305.00 384,300.00 403,613.97 344,099.74

Discipleship 9,585.00 11,700.00 10,882.28 11,049.96
Outreach 77,500.00 113,432.00 87,410.24 76,083.00
Parish
Life 0.00 1,200.00 18,406.71 200.00
Worship 25,314.00 21,868.00 30,231.50 17,461.00
Total Expense 478,704.00 532,500.00 550,544.70 448,893.70
Net Income 0.00 0.00 -59,369.83 0.00

(Income minus Expense)
Add back depreciation (not a cash expense) -49,037.83
Income for Outreach 2011 Projection
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry 18,000.00

Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team 1,000.00
Ploughman's Lunch & Bake Sale 3,500.00
Trinity Treasures 5,500.00
African Team Ministry Sales 500.00
Plum Pudding Sales 500.00
Habitat for Humanity Offerings 500.00
Kansas to Kenya (K2K) 500.00
Lawrence Interfaith Nutrition Kitchen 200.00
Christmas Offering 3,100.00
CASA 100.00
Adopt an Angel 100.00
Seminarian 1,500.00
Rector's Discretionary Fund Offerings 4,000.00
Deacon's Discretionary Fund Offerings 4,000.00
United Thank
Offering 400.00
Total Outreach Income 43,400.00
Investments in Outreach 2010 Projection
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry 18,000.00

Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team 1,500.00
African Team Ministry Sales 500.00
Habitat for Humanity 500.00
Kansas to Kenya (K2K) 500.00
Lawrence Interfaith Nutrition Kitchen 200.00
Downtown Churches Association 500.00
CASA 100.00
Adopt an Angel 100.00
Seminarian 1,500.00
Outreach directed by Trinity Treasures 8,500.00
Rector's Discretionary Fund 4,000.00
Deacon's Discretionary Fund 4,000.00
United Thank 400.00
Offering
Other Outreach 3,100.00
Total Outreach Expenses 43,400.00
Income Source Amount Percent

Pledges $343,702.00 76.57%
Contributions $39,900.00 8.89%
Fundraising $39,537.70 8.81%
Transfers $4,900.00 1.09%
Other Income $20,854.00 4.65%
Total Income $448,893.70 100.00%
2011 Budgeted Income
$4,900.00 $20,854.00
$39,537.70
Pledges
$39,900.00
Contributions
Fundraising
Transfers
Other Income
$343,702.00
Admin. Expense $344,099.74
Discipleship
Expense $11,049.96
Outreach Expense $76,083.00
Parish Life Expense $200.00
Worship Expense $17,461.00
$448,893.70
2011 Budgeted Expenses

$17,461.00
$200.00
$76,083.00 Admin. Expense

Discipleship Expense
$11,049.96 Outreach Expense

Parish Life Expense
$344,099.74
Worship Expense
Administration Reports
Administration, Staff, and Volunteers, Marilyn Bean:
Since the time I joined the Trinity Staff as Parish Administrator in June, 2010, I
feel like I really “hit the ground running”. Not only was I learning Trinity‟s
processes, but I also started during a transition period from an Interim Rector to a
Permanent Rector. Learning the position would have been much more difficult
without the help of the Deacons and the Office Volunteers. Their assistance has
been invaluable; their input much appreciated; and their guidance highly valued.
Many thanks to Deacons Dick Tracy, Rita Tracy, and Dr. Steve Segebrecht; along
with Office Volunteers Margaret Bearse, Fr. Charles Granger, Liz Hare, Dr. Mark
Holmberg, Susan Morris, Mary Mozingo, Shirley Reese, Barb Roehl, Don Roehl,
Ellen Tracy, and Marian Wilbur. We would not be able to get all the work done
without your selfless dedication and continued help! Our Office Staff and the
Parish are like an extended family, and I have enjoyed getting to know each and
every one of you, and look forward to continued interaction in the future. Father
Rob is a delight to work with, and I appreciate all that he brings to Trinity. I see
the opportunity for many positive accomplishments ahead of us, as we move
forward together.
Communications Team, Craig Patterson:

The Communications Committee was established by Rev. Ron Pogue, Interim
Rector, to address communications in the Trinity Parish using a variety of means,
including traditional print, traditional phone call messaging, the internet, local
media, and national media for publishing and promoting the Parish‟s events and
news. This Committee is charged with handling communication in the Parish by
utilizing Members‟ abilities and capacities to communicate with all Parish
Members. The Committee Members are: Nancy Kelley, Dru Sampson, Craig
Patterson, Nathan Haley, and Greg Hazen. Among this Committee's
accomplishments this past year are: the Weekly Electronic Newsletter, the Online
Pictoral Parish Directory, the Trinity Episcopal Church Facebook Page, and a
variety of print projects supporting events and projects of the Parish.
Diocesan Convention Delegates/Convocation Representatives,

Austin Turney:
The essential work of each of the four delegates who Trinity elects is to attend
and participate in three or four meetings of the Northeast Convocation and the
Annual Diocesan Convention. The Northeast Convocation includes 12 churches
in or close to the Kansas City metropolitan area. These meetings involve the
Priests, Lay Delegates, and Deacons. In addition to getting acquainted and
hearing about the work of each Parish -- particularly its outreach -- the
Convocation facilitates cooperation between Parishes. Examples this year are
people who work at the Food Pantry, at St. Paul‟s Parish, in Kansas City; and
others who have assisted St. Clare‟s in getting started. The Convocation also
must approve any Parish‟s request that money for physical improvements be
exempt from the Diocesan Apportionment (income tax). A brief summary of the
2010 Diocesan Convention is that it was calm and forward-looking. The
Convention began with a Celebration of the Eucharist in Grace Episcopal
Cathedral, Topeka. This was, as always, a grand occasion attended by several
hundred people. The themes of this occasion were “Standing at the Crossroads –
Where the Good Way Lies” and “Why Not”. These themes shaped the sermon by
the Right Reverend Michael Curry, Bishop of North Carolina. Later, in the
Conference Center, Bishop Wolfe gave his address. He built upon the
„crossroads‟ theme. The Diocese must either grow, or it will fade. To grow, we
must educate our own missionaries and leaders. Kansas has many small Parishes
which cannot afford fulltime Clergy, all of whom have had a three-year seminary
education. The Convention approved a Capital Campaign to raise $6,000,000.
The Convention elected Deputies for the General Convention, which will occur in
2012. The Lay Deputies elected are: Larry Bingham, Mike Morrow, Bob
Skaggs, and Natalie Vanatta. The Clergy Deputies elected are: Rev. Craig Loya,
Juli Sifers, Dr. Steve Segebrecht, and Betty Glover. With the election of Dr.
Steve Segebrecht, Trinity (the fourth largest Parish in terms of apportionment) is,
for the first time in several years, represented in the leadership of the Diocese.
The sole debatable resolution, proposed by the Trinity Environmental
Stewardship Team (T.E.S.T.) states, “The Diocese pledges, as a priority, to
promote environmental stewardship teams in all congregations”. It passed
without dissent. Saturday morning, Bishop Curry again addressed the
Convention, centering his talk around the theme „we humans are all one family‟.
He illustrated this with the genealogy of the Bible, wherein the descent includes
women, as well as men, and Gentiles, as well as Jews. Within this family, no
member should suffer hunger or injustice. The concluding lunch featured a very
moving film by Ray Segebrecht about the work of the Kansas-2-Kenya Mission.
Endowment Board, Bruce Roberts:

During 2010, the Board reviewed several options for transferring the Endowment
funds to improve returns. After interviewing three firms, the Board decided to
place the funds with the Trust Department of Douglas County Bank. Since the
transfer of funds in April of 2010, the balance has increased by 9.4% - from
$199,585 to $218,290. The Board adopted an Investment Policy, and deferred
distributing any funds this year, to allow the Endowment to begin to recover from
market declines associated with the recession. We thank Jerry Hare, Onva
Boshears, and Joanne Feist, who completed terms this year; and we welcome
Martin Dickinson to the Board. We also thank Ted Haggart for his service, and
Liz Miller for her counsel and advice. Our plan for 2011 is to develop guidelines
for distributing funds; to review ways to develop the Endowment Fund; and to
increase awareness among the Parish Members of the Fund‟s benefits for Trinity.
Finance Committee, Dan Rosenthal:

The Finance Committee was re-established by Interim Priest Ron Pogue, in April
2010, with Dan Rosenthal as Chair, Liz Miller (Church Treasurer), Joan Ring
(Vestry member), Kent Tomlinson (Vestry Member), Ted Haggart, and Fr. Pogue
(Ex Officio, replaced by Fr. Rob Baldwin). The Committee functions as an
advisor to the Vestry on financial matters. Committee recommendations included
the purchase of an online giving process for payment of pledges, and an increase
in focus on giving to Trinity under the rubric of “in-reach”. Committee actions
included review of the proposed annual budget, monthly monitoring of revenue
and expenditures, communications encouraging timely giving to the church,
review of church financial policies and contracts (e.g., for TIFP), review of
individual church accounts, and selection of an auditor.
Trinity Church Treasurer, Liz Miller:

2010 was a period of transition for Trinity‟s finances. Financial Secretary Patty
Johnson joined the Trinity staff early in 2010, and the Vestry appointed Liz Miller
as Treasurer in April. A Finance Committee was organized, with Dan Rosenthal
chairing the committee. The Vestry instituted a number of financial controls,
including the adoption of a new policy regarding authorized signers for vouchers
and checks, revised monthly financial reporting, and a new investment policy for
the Trinity Education Fund. It was a challenging year financially, with expenses
exceeding income by nearly 10% (or $59,369.83) for the year. Although pledge
income came in at 95% of budget, contributions & offerings were 50% of the
amount budgeted, so total giving was approximately 11% (or $47,206.60) short of
the amount budgeted for the year. Cash flow was negative for eight months of the
year, making it difficult to pay the bills on a timely basis. The balance in the
capital campaign account was used to make the monthly payments on the loan to
the Episcopal Church Building Fund. Administrative Expenses (which include
the loan payments and fees for two financial audits) finished the year
approximately 5% over budget. Expenses for the Rector search (included in
Parish Life Expenses) totaled $18,096.23. Total Worship Expenses exceeded
budget by approximately 38%, due primarily to Adult Music Expenses, which
were 36% over budget. At year end, Trinity owed $20,000 to the Diocese for
remaining 2010 apportionment, which is not reflected in the 2010 financial report.
This balance will be paid in January from pledge payments and other gifts
received at the end of 2010.
Discipleship Reports
Adult Forum, Dick Tracy:
The Adult Forum is a part of Trinity‟s Adult Education Program. It meets every
Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. in the downstairs Jackson Kemper
Room. During the past year, the Forum has offered a variety of live programs,
video presentations, and discussions on a wide range of topics. Our presenters
include community experts, people from the Diocese, our own laypeople, and our
Clergy.
Christian Classics, Rich and Joan Ring:

The Christian Classics group has been a part of the Adult Education Program at
Trinity Episcopal Church for nearly twenty years. Originally known as the
“History Group”, Christian Classics meets every other Wednesday evening at
7:30 p.m., in the Library, to read and discuss important texts on religion and
spirituality. The group has read works by such authors as St. Augustine, St.
Benedict, Gregory the Great, Dante Alighieri, Julian of Norwich, Erasmus,
Thomas More, John Donne, Jonathan Swift, and C.S. Lewis. In 2010, Christian
Classics continued with Blaise Pascal‟s Pensees and Provincial Letters, which we
began at the end of 2009. Next, the group read accounts of the life of Saint
Patrick, and Thomas Browne‟s Religio Medici (The Religion of a Doctor),
followed. As the year ended, we were in the midst of Piers Ploughman.
Christian Classics welcomes anyone interested in exploring the development of
religious thought and practice, and in joining us for fellowship and spiritual
growth. For more information, please contact Joan or Rich Ring at 842-5544.
Education for Ministry (EFM), Tod and Sidney Sutton:

The Education for Ministry Program at Trinity concluded the 2009-10 school year
by graduating three Trinity and St. Margaret students from the four-year program.
The group is not meeting during the 2010-11 academic year, but it hopes to
resume meeting in the Fall of 2011. EFM is a four-year program administered
through the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee,
Tennessee. Over 70,000 persons have participated in the program; and in the
United States, more than 22,000 persons have completed the full four years.
More than eighty Dioceses of the Episcopal Church, as well as other
denominations, have contractual arrangements to work with the program, which
also serves international ministries. This course of study leads the students
through the Hebrew Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments; teaches the basics
of 2,000 years of church history; and teaches about the development of
theological concepts, thoughts, and ideas. Enrollment is open to all persons
willing to commit one year at a time to this upper level study program. The
program is primarily structured toward education, and guiding the laity along
paths to their individual ministries. For those interested in more advanced
seminary and deaconate training, EFM is a solid steppingstone along that path.
The cost of the program is $350 per year; however, sponsorship from the Diocese
helps keep the tuition lower. Additional financial aid may be available through
other sources. The next enrollment period will be this Summer, 2011, for the Fall
program of 2011. We would be happy to visit with anyone who might be
interested in this program and its available openings. Further information is
available at http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm, or you may contact us at
785-838-4573.
G.I.F.T. Program, Bob Sanner:
G.I.F.T. sales for 2010 generated approximately $10,000 in revenue for Trinity.
The members of the G.I.F.T. Team appreciate the Parish support of this endeavor.
We hope to improve upon last year's results by encouraging those Trinity
households who have not yet participated in this program to give us a chance; it's
an easy, convenient way to support our Church. The G.I.F.T. Program can be used
for your pharmaceutical, gasoline, and grocery purchases, at either Hy-Vee or
Dillon's; it can also be used for grocery purchases at the Merc and Checkers. For
the truly creative Parishioners, you can use your Dillon's gift cards to buy from
the wide assortment of gift cards at Dillon's, and earn fuel points at the same time.
For more information, please visit us at the G.I.F.T. table following each of our
Sunday Services, at 9:00 a.m. or at 11:30 a.m.
Library, Ruth Turney:
Trinity‟s Library serves the Parish‟s total educational ministry to children and
adults, with an expanding collection of books, music, compact discs, and DVD‟s.
On December 31, 2010, the Parish Library held 4,063 adult and juvenile books;
370 music compact discs; 10 periodical subscriptions; and 55 DVD‟s. In July, my
husband and I attended the three-day Annual National Conference of the Church
and Synagogue Library Association, in Houston, Texas. Each year, we organize a
giant, silent auction, and in so doing, acquire many new publishers‟ exhibit items
to add to Trinity‟s Library. Also in 2010, we were in London, and made a
significant purchase at the Church of England‟s Bookstore, consisting of materials
which are unavailable anywhere else in the Midwest. The two most-used areas of
the Library are, surprisingly perhaps, light reading such as the Jan Karon Father
Tim novels, and serious Bible reference materials. The Library is brought to the
Parish members each Sunday, with a topical selection of materials displayed on a
table, which highlight a variety of readable materials on traditions, beliefs, and
current happenings in the Episcopal Church. Also, I am a weekly volunteer at the
Douglas County Jail Library, where I maintain a small interfaith portion of the
larger Library.
Nursery, Lynn Segebrecht:
The Nursery continues to serve Trinity's youngest members every Sunday
morning during the 10:30 a.m. Service. Paid staff persons are Natalie Wilkins
and Jasmine Turner. In addition, Melanie Seybold has graciously spent many
Sunday mornings in the Nursery to ensure the presence of two care providers at
all times for the children. Trinitarians who comprise the Nursery Committee are:
Sue Shackelford, Micah Seybold, and Lynn Segebrecht. New participants are
always welcome! Parents of infants and toddlers are encouraged to drop in any
Sunday to observe Early Christian Awareness in action, beginning shortly after
10:30 and continuing for about 20 minutes. Micah Seybold and Lynn Segebrecht
alternate Sundays as facilitators, implementing this wonderful program that
teaches 6 month olds to 3-year olds about God's love for all creation. Their eager,
engaged responses to our collection of adorable stuffed animals, and the
songs that enliven them, are a delight to observe, and parents are welcome to step
in any Sunday to learn more. Visiting children in this age range are always
welcome to participate. Additional teachers are needed! Please contact Lynn or
Micah or stop by to visit us on Sunday morning.
Stewardship Committee, Micah Seybold:

For 2011, the Stewardship Team adopted the theme, "We give to accomplish
God's work". We emphasized stories of stewardship from brave, willing, and
gracious Parishioners, whom we thank for sharing such personal stories. At the
end of the fall campaign, Trinity received 152 pledges for 2011, totaling
$343,702. This is only 4% less than what was pledged for 2010.
Sunday School, Margaret Bearse:

Sunday School is held each Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. Until
September, it was for children 3 years old through 2nd grade, and then a class for
3rd through 6th grade was added. Teachers are: Margaret Bearse (Pre-
Kindergarten); Anne Patterson and Melanie Hepburn (Kindergarten through 2nd
Grade); David Paden and Katie Becker (3rd through 6th grade); and Sue
Shackleford (Summer Sunday School).
Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team (T.E.S.T.), Nancy Hanson:

The Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team (T.E.S.T.) would be able to report
its success of this past year only by knowing what influence we have actually had
in prompting and assisting Trinitarians and others to more purposefully care for
God‟s creation. But since such results would be difficult to tally, here instead is a
report on our efforts and activities during 2010:
Membership and Meetings: T.E.S.T. currently counts 13 participating

members, and 24 interested persons on our “T.E.S.T. Friends” list. Dave Owen,
who served 16 years as a T.E.S.T. Co-Chair, and conducted our meetings, stepped
away from that position in March. Ellyn Owen continues as T.E.S.T. Secretary;
Sue Shackelford serves as Treasurer; Garth Burns acts as our Spiritual
Coordinator; and Nancy Hanson serves as Chair of the Team. We held ten
regular monthly meetings for prayer, sharing concerns, and planning actions. A
Halloween party at the Owens‟ farm replaced our October meeting, and we
dispensed with a December meeting to allow members to concentrate on Trinity
and family activities. T.E.S.T. meets the fourth Monday of most months, at 7:00
p.m., in the Parish Hall. All interested are welcome to join us.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation by Trinity: T.E.S.T.‟s Energy Audit

Subcommittee continued its efforts to make Trinity more energy efficient. On
January 18, the Subcommittee reported to the Trinity Vestry on lighting
improvements made to the Nave, Parish Hall, and Matthews Center, with
recommendations for future maintenance. On May 13, it reported to the Parish,
via the Weekly E-Newsletter, on its completion of half of the efficiency tasks
identified in T.E.S.T.‟s Parish Energy Audit. (Funds allocated by the Vestry
helped finance this first half of the tasks; further funding is needed for the second
half.) T.E.S.T. members are currently analyzing results of the efficiency
measures effected. A subcommittee of the T.E.S.T. Team communicated with Fr.
Ron Pogue, Interim Pastor, in an effort to reduce paper use in Sunday bulletins.
Throughout the year, T.E.S.T. members continued to recycle from Trinity‟s
kitchen. They also continued, on the third Sunday of each month, to help with
after-coffee dishwashing and cleanup following the 10:30 a.m. service. We wish
to commend and thank all Trinitarians who nix the “disposables” and opt for
re-usable cups and service ware (and do the required dishwashing) when
they provide hospitality for Parish events!
Education and Opportunities for Trinitarians: In response to a call by

Interfaith Power and Light to participate in a national “Preach-In” weekend,
T.E.S.T. presented an Adult Forum, titled “Let‟s Love Our Mother -- Earth!”, on
Valentine‟s Day, February 14. We then recapped this presentation in five weekly
articles for Trinity E-Newsletters, February 24 through March 25. On April 18,
the Sunday before Earth Day, Patty Minx, Diocesan Deacon for Environmental
Sustainability, presented a sermon at Trinity‟s worship services, focusing on the
spiritual and Biblical imperative to help sustain the creation that God so greatly
loves. The same Sunday, T.E.S.T. collected “techno trash” (discarded electronic
equipment) from Parishioners at Trinity. Nine T.E.S.T. members and Friends
enjoyed a commuter bus tour of the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira Wildlife
Refuges on May 7–8, and viewed many migrating waterfowl. On October 9,
eleven T.E.S.T. members, friends, and family members joined a T.E.S.T. bicycle
ride, from the Southwind Theaters parking lot to Clinton Overlook for a picnic
lunch and return trip. Also in October, responding to urgings by the 350.org and
the Interfaith Power and Light for a 10/10/10 focus on reducing the CO2 content
of earth‟s air to a life-sustaining 350 parts per million, T.E.S.T. displayed
educational posters on this topic in the Parish Hall, and distributed a flyer urging
environmental stewardship as part of Christian stewardship (which we also shared
with other Parish Green Teams in the Diocese). We thank Fr. Charles Granger for
delivering a fine sermon that day (Oct. 10) emphasizing good stewardship of the
earth as God‟s first commandment to mankind. During Advent, at its Alternative
Christmas Market, T.E.S.T. provided opportunities for Trinitarians to donate -- as
“alternative gifts” in the name of persons they love -- to various organizations that
do good works with an environmentally-friendly emphasis. Trinitarians purchased

such gifts resulting in the following donations: $300 to Heifer International; $20
to the Arbor Day Foundation; $70 to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund.
$41 was also donated to Habitat for Humanity, and Trinitarians contributed $150
for handmade rugs to benefit Comfort the Children. THANK YOU to all who
participated in the Alternative Market! Throughout the year TEST continued
collecting used compact fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, mobile telephones, and
eyeglasses in the chest of drawers in the Parish Hall, for recycling/re-use. Please
continue to bring these items to the collection chest! In 2010, TEST submitted
“T.E.S.T. Tidbits” on a weekly basis, plus occasional additional articles for
Trinity‟s E-Newsletter, and the Team continued to provide educational articles in
the now-quarterly Trinitarian. We look forward to working with Father Rob,
Marilyn Bean, and all the Trinity Staff to communicate with the Parish via future
newsletters and other means of our communication at Trinity. We would also like
to thank Trinity Librarian Ruth Turney for providing a commendable selection of
books on spiritually-connected environmental topics in the Parish Library; we
highly recommend that Parishioners check them out and read them!
Education and Service in the Diocese: On Saturday, April 10, T.E.S.T.

presented its second workshop, “Getting Your Parish Green Team Going”, at
Trinity. Seven participants attended from St. Andrew‟s in Derby, and St. Paul‟s
in Leavenworth. In July, T.E.S.T. submitted a debatable resolution for
consideration at the 2010 Diocesan Convention, urging the promotion of
environmental stewardship teams in congregations throughout the Diocese. The
resolution passed nearly unanimously at the Oct. 22–23 Convention. T.E.S.T.
was present at the Convention through a booth, where we networked with
interested persons throughout the Diocese. To our knowledge, there are now
eight parishes in the Diocese with active Environmental Stewardship Action
Teams. To begin to implement the Diocesan Resolution, T.E.S.T. has now
worked with Director of Communications Melodie Woerman to place resources
for starting Parish “Green Teams” on the newly-designed Diocesan Website.
Links to the resources can be found under “Environmental Stewardship” on the
“Development and Stewardship” page. Two T.E.S.T. members continued to
serve on the Diocesan Outreach and Mission Committee, until it became inactive
when the Chair resigned in June.
Connecting with Faith and Environmental Action Groups Outside Trinity:

T.E.S.T. believes that much can be learned by networking with other
environmental action groups. Two T.E.S.T. members regularly serve on the
Steering Committee for Kansas Interfaith Power and Light (KSIPL); and on
March 24, two T.E.S.T. members participated in a meeting of this Committee
with faith and civic leaders of the Greensburg, Kansas, community. They toured
Greensburg and witnessed local efforts to rebuild tornado-destroyed structures
with conservation and energy efficiency as a priority. On June 6, two T.E.S.T.
members attended a local Presbyterian/Eco-Team meeting. And when T.E.S.T.
presented its “Movie Night”, on Friday July 9, and Friday August 27 at Trinity, to
view the DVD “Home: A Stunning Visual Portrayal of Earth”, some local
Presbyterians, as well as persons from other local faith groups, attended along
with Trinitarians. Four T.E.S.T. members attended the Prairie Festival, at the
Land Institute (near Salina), on September 24th through the 26th. (See a report on
this event on the inside back page of the Fall, 2010 Trinitarian.) Other local
environmental, educational events attended by some T.E.S.T. members in 2010,
included the annual Eagle Day at Free State High School, on January 24; and the
“Wild and Scenic Places” film fest presented by Friends of the Kaw, at Liberty
Hall, October 21. T.E.S.T. has submitted reports on our activities to the
Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN) online. And on December 9, some of us
met to share ideas with leaders of the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition, a faith-
based environmental network for NE Kansas and NW Missouri.
Fundraising and the Use of T.E.S.T. Funds: T.E.S.T. receives no money from
the Trinity budget, but is blessed with an annual fundraiser: the sale of Christmas
plum puddings made by T.E.S.T. Member Vashti Winterburg. T.E.S.T. members
and friends helped with the “stem plucking” of currants and raisins, and assisted
with mixing the “goo” for the puddings. Orders were taken in November and
December, and the puddings were delivered before Christmas. From funds
received from pudding sales in 2009, T.E.S.T. was able to make these donations
during 2010: $100 toward a new freezer for the Trinity Food Pantry; $50 to the
Land Institute; $100 to Operation Wildlife; $100 to Friends of the Kaw; $100 to
the Friends of Hidden Valley Girl Scout Camp; $50 to Eco-justice Ministries; $50
to the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition; and $100 was reserved toward future
kitchen windows replacement.
Miscellaneous: T.E.S.T. was featured in an article by Sarah Henning about

environmental organizations in local churches, in the Lawrence Journal-World on
April 10. In November T.E.S.T. presented Fr. Rob with six angel-design
lightswitch plates, designed by T.E.S.T. Member Craig Myers-Arenth, for use in
the Baldwins‟ home. In December, some T.E.S.T. Members met with Fr. Rob to
explore whether Greenfaith‟s Certification program might be appropriate for
Trinity. It was agreed that Trinity should continue making environmental
stewardship improvements at its own pace, without enrolling in Greenfaith‟s
program, thus avoiding the enrollment fee and duplication of many efforts.
For the Coming Year: Please watch for announcements of upcoming events,
including a third Friday Movie Night, on January 28 (for Trinitarians and all
interested), and another group bicycle ride when the weather warms up. We will
be exploring the possibility of hosting an ecumenical symposium by the
Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition, “Awakening the Dreamer.” Please remember
that TEST members are available at any time to help you find answers to
your questions about environmentally-sustainable living. Contact Nancy
Hanson by email (ninxks@sunflower.com); or by phone (842-6887); or Ellyn
Owen by email (ellynowen@juno.com); or by phone (842-1643) with your

questions, comments, or to be placed on the “T.E.S.T. Friends” list.
Vacation Bible School, Margaret Bearse:

Vacation Bible School was held on four Saturdays in July on the theme Paul and
the Underground Church. The students, as part of Roman “families”, visited Paul
under house arrest; some members of the Church in their underground meeting
place; and a Roman market place, where students tried Roman crafts and Roman
food, as well as observing some scenes of the Christians‟ experiences in Ancient
Rome.
Outreach Reports
African Team Ministries:

The annual jewelry and crafts sale to benefit charities of the East African Bishops
was held in the Parish Hall on two Sundays in February, 2010. This sale will be
repeated in 2011.
BackSnack Program, Tod Sutton:

In the Spring of 2010, Trinity took on the role of Community Partner for the
Lawrence School District‟s Harvesters BackSnack Program. Harvesters is a
regional community food network, which initiated the BackSnack program as a
pilot operation in 2004, initially serving 30 students at one school. Today, it
serves 13,000 students across 26 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Harvesters is
able to do this for about $200 per child, per year. From the spring‟s 100 students
at four Lawrence schools, the program grew to 190 students at seven schools in
the fall. This program is fully funded by Harvesters. We are hopeful it will
continue to grow next fall. At the beginning of each school year, Harvesters
supplies backpacks to select students, who are identified by the schools as
chronically hungry. Every two weeks, Harvesters delivers food to Trinity to be
placed into these backpacks. Once a week, Trinity volunteers pick up the empty
backpacks at the schools, clean them, and then fill them with the food supplied by
Harvesters. They then return the filled backpacks to the schools, so that those
chronically hungry children can have something extra to eat through the weekend.
Most of these children are on the „free‟ or „reduced rate‟ lunch programs at the
schools. Trinity‟s role as Community Partner with Harvesters includes supporting
the schools through the cleaning of, and re-filling of, the backpacks, as well as the
storing of the food before delivery. In addition to the food supplied by Harvesters,
the Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry supplements the BackSnack Program with a
supply of granola bars, raisins, oatmeal, and other similar nutritious items, as its
funding allows. Apples oranges, hats, and gloves were added to the backpacks
during this past holiday season. This program takes nothing from Trinity‟s annual
budget, but it does have a very meaningful impact on our Community. We thank
all of our BackSnack Volunteers, and we appreciate the active support of the
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry, all who help with this program throughout the
year.
Christmas Giving, Vera King:

Again this past year, I coordinated the Christmas Giving efforts. We provided
Christmas presents for 50 foster children of Douglas County through the KVC
Behavioral Healthcare Agency. Many thanks to all of you who contributed, so
that we were once again able to make this a very Merry Christmas for others.
Habitat for Humanity, Susan Morris:

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian ministry that works to
eliminate poverty and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a
matter of conscience and action. Since its founding in 1976, over 200,000 homes
have been built around the world, housing more than 850,000 people. Over 3,000
communities have Habitat homes, including over 70 in Lawrence. Habitat for
Humanity is a blessing, not only to homeowners, but also to volunteers who help
in construction or in other ways. Many of these say they developed a deeper
relationship with God. Congregations often experience a new sense of purpose
and empowerment when they associate with Habitat. Trinity became part of a
covenant of Lawrence churches in the early 1990‟s, pledging financial, physical,
and prayerful support to this worthwhile organization. Our church will continue
to support Habitat for Humanity, with guidance from our new church liaison,
Garth Burns. I thank him for agreeing to accept this position, and I pray our
congregation will provide him encouragement and support.
Holy Stir-It:
This group meets in the evening on the 2nd Thursday of each month. (no report
for 2010 submitted).
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, Catherine Robins:

L.I.N.K. (Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen) serves a hot,
nutritious midday meal four days a week in the basement of the First Christian
Church. The entrance is on 10th Street, between Vermont and Tennessee, across
from the current location of the Lawrence Community Shelter. While anyone is
welcome, many of our guests are down on their luck, unemployed, or
unemployable by reason of physical or mental disability. Episcopalians have
been long-time volunteers at L.I.N.K. We are well-appreciated for our good
cooking and good spirits! It is a great fellowship opportunity. We are very
relaxed and informal, and we just generally have a great time. There is an
opportunity for everyone to contribute by: providing big, yummy casseroles;
dropping off bread, milk, salads, or big cans of fruits and vegetables in the
kitchen; or by actually serving our guests and cleaning up the kitchen. Most
profoundly, it provides an opportunity to live out the Gospel‟s injunction to see
and serve Christ in others. We, with St. Margaret‟s Episcopal Church, serve the
third Tuesday of each odd month from noon until about 3:30 p.m. Note that is it
is possible to participate in just part of that time, or you may simply drop off your
contribution at the door or in the Trinity Kitchen on those Sundays before each
meal. Sign-up sheets are posted in the hallway outside the Trinity Kitchen. We
served more than a hundred meals on our most recent service date, January 18,
and we will serve the next meal on March 15, 2011. Questions? Call me at 887-
6907, or email me at cathcu90@gmail.com.
The L.I.N.K. organization is the recipient of a percentage of funds collected each
year by the Lawrence C.R.O.P. Walk. The 2010 Walk was held on Sunday,
October 3, 2010. Garth Burns organized and facilitated a group of walkers from
Trinity Episcopal Church for the 2010 CROP Walk. The Walk started and ended
at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and Trinity Episcopal Church had eight walkers.
We raised $1,059 in pledges. The Lawrence Crop Walk raised over $10,000 from
the 2010 Walk. Twenty-five percent of the money raised in Lawrence stays in
Lawrence to help the L.I.N.K. program, and the Jubilee Cafe.
Ploughman’s Lunch and Trinity Treasures,

Gerry Miller/Charlotte Mueller:
On Friday, November 12, 2010, the Trinity Treasures Sale of handmade gifts,
which included knitted sweaters and caps; Santas, Christmas pillows, aprons,
wreaths, dolls, mice dressed as KU cheerleaders, football players, holiday bags,
table runners, etc. were displayed along the Colonnade and in the Library. A
table in the Library was laden with packages of wild rice, bean soup mix,
homemade mustard, sauces, relishes, and mincemeat jellies. A holiday basket
was displayed, and bids were taken. Also, a drawing was held. Thank you to all
the Trinity Parishioners and friends who came and shopped! A profit of $4,700
was realized, and the following groups benefitted: Casa, Warm Hearts,
HealthCare Access, Visiting Nurses Association, L.I.N.K., Midnight Farm,
Salvation Army, Grace Church Shop in Ottawa, and the Trinity Food Pantry. The
gifts donated by the Monday evening knitting group was appreciated. It was a
pleasure to work with the Ploughman‟s Lunch and Bake Sale Committees. Their
profits will be announced at a later date. Many, many thanks to all of the workers
who provided the beautiful selection of items!
St. Petca’s Guild, Patricia Henshall:

St. Petca‟s Guild meets twice monthly to work on needlework and other craft
projects. Currently, St. Petca‟s Guild meets on the second and fourth Mondays of
each month, in the Trinity Library, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Members of
the Guild usually donate some of their projects to the Trinity Treasures Sale, but
also work on projects for other purposes. Anyone who wishes to spend some time
together knitting, crocheting, stitching, or doing other handwork, is welcome to
join us.
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry, Barry Molineux:

Our mission is to provide food to people who are hungry in Lawrence. The food
pantry served 6,171 people in 2,294 households during 103 days in 2010. The
numbers of people served remains high, which is significant in that more people
are being served throughout Lawrence with the addition of Just Food Bank, which
also has served several thousand more people this year. The mission has been
blessed by support of gifts of money and food from many this year.
We are grateful for the donation of food from many who have helped feed
the 6,171 people this year:
Trinity Episcopal Church, with donations to TIFP.

Interfaith Partner Churches who donate and bring food to the Pantry–
First United Methodist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, and St. Margaret‟s Episcopal Church.
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry Representatives from our Partner Churches.
Donations of food from birthday parties by Trinity Parishioners.
Donations of food from holiday parties in the community.
Students, faculty, and families of Bishop Seabury for annual food drive.
Just Food, various food drives in the community, the National Letter
Carrier Food Drive, and the Late Night at the Phog.
Food received from local churches.
Food received from company food drives in Lawrence.
We are grateful for these gifts of money -- more than $8,100 this year:
A generous gift from Trinity Treasures of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Generous donations from Parishioners at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Ongoing donations through weekly/monthly pledges of Parishioners.
A generous gift from Trinity Lutheran Women of ELCA.
Gifts from people in the community wishing to support this program.
Specific gifts from people as memorials to family members.
Specific donations of money for the BackSnack program.
Specific donation of money from Holy Stir-It at Trinity.
Donations of money from Loaves and Fishes Sunday in April.
Donations of bread for the Pantry by a Parishioner ($1,600).
We gave food during 103 days this year with the following expenses for the
purchase of food and for our food partnership:
The total value of groceries distributed to our patrons: $40,169.
Food purchased locally: $11,318.
Food purchased for contributions to the BackSnack Program: $347.
Food purchased from Harvesters: $1,325 (last 3 months of 2010).
Food, Distribution, ECKAN-Just Food Partnership Cost, 2010: $3,065.
We thank many volunteer servers who have served in the Food Pantry:
30 people (from Trinity and the community) who work Tuesdays,
Saturdays, and other days during the week, for their management and
distribution of food.
Students from Bishop Seabury Academy, for their assistance.
Students from Canterbury House and Rev. Susan Terry for their help on
the fifth Saturdays of the month.
Volunteers from Partner Churches for regularly bringing food donations
from their churches to the Food Pantry.

Community Living Opportunity Volunteers, for their shopping trips to buy
food.
Students, for shopping to buy food during the school year, as part of their
educational program in the Lawrence School System.
The Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev. Rob Baldwin, Marilyn
Bean, Patty Johnson, and all people in the Church Office for their
support of the Food Pantry with its many, varied activities.
The faithful volunteers with the Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry will
continue this ministry into 2011, with God‟s continued provision, for
people and families who need food.
United Thank Offering:

In 2010, $420.59 was collected as Trinity‟s share in the worldwide outreach of the
Episcopal Church Women through the United Thank Offering. These offerings
came through the UTO ingathering on a designated Sunday in May, and from the
Blue Boxes filled and offered during the year. The UTO is now in its second
century of service to the church. Trinity‟s contribution is one of the most
generous in this Diocese.
Vintage Sale, Mary Mozingo and Bev Benso:

The Vintage Sale was not a part of the Ploughman's Lunch/Trinity Treasures Sale
this past November, because it is going to be held as a separate event on April 29
and 30, 2011. On Friday the 29th, it will be a ticketed wine and cheese soiree;
and on the 30th, the Vintage Sale will be open to any and all who wish to
purchase items, with the proceeds going to Trinity and local charities. We will be
asking for donations beginning in February, 2011, and we hope to have our usual,
fabulous selection of merchandise!
Parish Life Reports
Pastoral Care:
Brandon Woods Eucharist,

Rev Rob Baldwin, Dick Tracy, and Rita Tracy:
The Brandon Woods Service is a service of Healing and Holy Eucharist.
It is held in the Town Meeting Room, at Brandon Woods, on the 2nd
Thursday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. People of all faiths are invited to
attend. The Service is followed by coffee and sweet rolls, generously
provided by Brandon Woods.
Eucharistic Visitors and Pastoral Care Team,

Deacons Dick and Rita Tracy:
The Eucharistic Visitors are laypersons licensed by the Bishop. They
work with the Deacons to take communion from our Sunday services to
Parishioners who cannot attend church on a long-term basis. The Pastoral
Care Team also consists of laypersons who extend pastoral care by
making additional visits to shut-ins and retirement home residents, who
are our Parishioners. Our ministry helps Parishioners remain connected
with our Church congregation. The Eucharistic Visitors and the Pastoral
Care Team also meet with the Deacons about once per month to pray and
to discuss our ministry.
Morning Prayer, Eleanor Symons; Ruth Turney, and Elizabeth

Stephens:
Eleanor, Ruth, and Elizabeth read prayers in the Chapel, on Monday and
Tuesday mornings, at 9:00 a.m. Readings may include Prayers of the
People; readings from the Book of Common Prayer; readings about
specific Saints; and readings which commemorate Holy Days. The Chapel
is located in the Matthews Center, and anyone is welcome to attend.
Prayer Chain, Colette Bangert:

The Parish Prayer Chain consists of Trinity‟s Parishioners, who pray daily
for people in need of prayers. We exist to support those in need of prayer.
These people include the sick, the hospitalized, the suffering and troubled,
those offering thanksgivings, those with special intentions, and the
departed. We also pray in support of our Parish Clergy, Office Staff,
Vestry Members, and Trinity Episcopal Church itself. The individuals
who give us the names of their loved ones for whom we pray are the heart
and soul of the Prayer Chain. This past October‟s Chain Get-Together
was hosted by Harlanne Roberts. During our annual Prayer Chain
meetings, we discuss, socialize, and work toward refining the Prayer

Chain. The Four Chains and their leaders are: Hope (Ellyn Owen); Peace
(Christina Yehle); Strength (Diana Dyal); and Faith (Debbie Pitts). Any
Parishioner may present the name of a person to the Prayer Chain for
needed prayers; and any Parishioner may become a praying member of the
Chain by emailing: prayers@trinitylawrence.org orcbangert@csbart.com.
The Prayer Chain and I are thankful for the support and ongoing assistance
to us from Deacons Rita and Dick Tracy; the Parish Office Staff; and Rev.
Rob Baldwin.
Worship at Bishop Seabury Academy:

Throughout the 2010-2011 school year, Father Rob has been serving as
Interim Chaplain at the Bishop Seabury Academy, while they conduct a
search for a new Chaplain. Every Monday morning, Fr. Rob meets with
staff and students to plan, and then on Wednesdays leads the School in
their weekly Worship Service. Fr. Rob is also serving on the Episcopal
Identity Committee of Bishop Seabury Academy, which is charged with
developing and enriching connections between the school, local Episcopal
Churches, and the Diocese of Kansas.
Fellowship:
Hospitality Committee and Kitchen Guild, Shirley Reese:
Who likes to drink coffee and eat? Episcopalians, and especially
Trinitarians! We like the coffee, treats, and the social hour. Fortunately,
there are faithful volunteers who make all of this possible. They give their
time and talents to bake, serve, clean, and host. Thank you to all who
participate. If you haven‟t participated, come and enjoy the fun!
Pump’n Pray, Dr. Steve Segebrecht:

Pump‟n Pray is into its third year having started as a program in 2009, and
it has included, over its history, more than 20 men at different times,
ranging in age from 26 to 80. It is a weekly program that meets every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:00 a.m. for 30 minutes. It is a
program for exercising not only the body, but also the spirit and mind.
Each workout is preceded with prayer, and will sometimes include a brief
reflection of a saint if we are meeting on a designated Holy Day. Every
Friday, there is a men‟s health tip of the week, and topics range from
Prostate Cancer to Nutrition. The exercise program was developed by a
personal trainer/physical therapist, and this regimen avoids creating the
inflammation that is often associated with other types of workout
programs. The exercises help to condition and strengthen the body core.
Those newcomers who make 12 sessions in the first three months of
participating receive a free official Pump‟n Pray T-shirt!
Trinity Supper Club, Clenece Hills:

Trinity Supper Club was started in the late 60‟s by Trinity Rector Harvard
Wilbur and his wife, Sue. Intended to be an informal ministry,
Parishioners gather for a potluck supper once a month (now designated as
the third Friday, at 6:30 p.m.). Usually attendance is between 20-30
people, and everyone is welcome. Often, we meet in homes of church
members, but sometimes, we gather in the Parish Hall (as we will on
March 18th, for our Lenten supper). If you would like to host Trinity
Supper Club in your home, we are always looking for someone to
volunteer. Traditionally, the hosts provide table service, coffee, and tea.
Everyone brings food to share, and his/her beverage of choice. This
informal group is a great way to get to know people in the Parish! We
welcome you to the Trinity Supper Club! If you need more information,
call me at 785-842-6313; or email me at fairplay@sunflower.com. We
welcome you!
Wednesdays at Trinity, Vashti Winterburg:

Wednesdays at Trinity this year has continued in its 20-some year format
of evening prayer, followed by dinner. Father Rob has graciously returned
to offering communion every other Wednesday. All are welcome to stay
for the service, and/or dinner, and certainly fellowship.
Worship Reports
Acolytes, Brian Haupt:

The Acolyte Program continues to include new people each year. At the present
time, the program includes eleven young people and three adults. We welcome
three new people, Alex Baldwin, Abby Baldwin, and Katy Ward. We also
welcome back Rachel Buerman, whose work schedule now allows her to again
participate as a Verger, joining Joan Ring and myself in that role. Continuing
Acolytes are Jose Milota, Brandon Cole, Geoff Keys, Bekah Keys, Jesse Cox,
Mia Wills, Zach Pitts, and Courtney Pitts. We wish to thank Claire Sanner for her
service in the past several years. In addition to serving at the Altar 54 times in
2010, the Acolytes gathered for a game night in February and a picnic in May.
We are planning for another game and pizza night, a training session, and a picnic
in the spring. As always, new people who are interested in joining the Acolyte
Program are invited to attend. The Worship Service is greatly enriched by the
participation of these young people, and they are due our hearty thanks. We also
extend thanks to the parents of our Acolytes for their support.
Altar Guild, Sara Woods and Gail Van Loenen:

There are 23 members of Altar Guild; they are divided into three Teams; and
each Team has a Captain. The Team Captains are Melinda McKnight, Joan Ring,
and Carl Edwards. The Guild is responsible for the care of the Altar, the
Communion utensils, the candles, and the Altar linens -- making certain that the
Chancel is ready for every Celebration of Communion. In addition, we prepare
for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other prayer book services. Members of the
Altar Guild are: Sue Shackelford, Jennifer Sanner, Gail Griffin, Barbara Haverty,
Karen Keim, Gail VanLoenen, Sara Woods, Melinda McKnight, Charlotte
Mueller, Katie Becker, Marty Smith, Nancy Haggart, Shirley Reese, Nora Clark,
Cheryl Flessing, Joan Ring, Carol Hatton, Winnie Getto, Patty Johnson, Margaret
Bearse, Katherine McGillivary, Lynn Segebrecht, and Carl Edwards. We are
thankful each of you have chosen to be a part of this ministry. Your devotion is
appreciated. We always welcome new members! Should you have an interest in
becoming a member of Trinity's Altar Guild, please contact Fr. Rob, at 843-6166;
Sara, 843-9214; or Gail, at 842-8171.
Altar Flowers Committee, Pat Kahde, Gerry Miller, Pam Paden,

Ann Elizabeth Bishop, and Mary Stauffer
The Altar Flower Committee happily welcomed two new members this past year:
Mary Stauffer and Ann Elizabeth Bishop. There are now five members of the
Altar Flower Committee, who take turns arranging flowers for the Altar every
Sunday, except for the season of Lent. We come together during Advent to
arrange the Advent Wreath and Altar Greens; during the Christmas Season, we
decorate the entire Church; on Palm Sunday, we distribute palms for the Members
of Trinity; and for Easter, we decorate the Nave and provide flowers for the
children. Of course, we clean the Altar, the Flower Sacristy, and the Nave after
every Sunday and every holiday. In addition, we arrange flowers for funerals
during the year. We will gladly do flowers for special occasions, such as
anniversaries, birthdays, or weddings. We ask that the requests for these special
occasions come to us at least a week in advance, and that payment for the flowers
is made in advance. We buy fresh flowers weekly from various sources: grocery
stores, florists, and farmer‟s markets. In addition, we use flowers from our own
gardens or our friends‟ gardens. We use vases or containers that are in the Flower
Room, and we make sure that they are clean and in good condition. For people
requesting flowers for a particular Sunday Service, there is a sign-up board
containing the Altar Flower Calendar, located in the Parish Hall. Please put your
name on the appropriate date on the calendar; fill out a form; and take the form
and payment to the Church Office. A minimum donation of $35 is greatly
appreciated. We have plenty of room for flowers on the Altar, so if you choose a
Sunday, and find out that someone else has chosen that same day, we can
accommodate both requests, if both parties are agreeable. We are happy to
celebrate the many gifts of the Lord with one of the greatest gifts of all: Flowers!
Greeters and Membership Committee, Shirley Reese:

The Greeters are the first people you see as you enter the church. This group likes
to know your name, and members of this group encourage the wearing of
nametags for everyone! There are a number of new faces in attendance each
Sunday, so let‟s get to know them (and be helpful to them by wearing your
nametag). As a congregation, we are all Greeters, so please make everyone --
visitors, as well as members -- feel welcome. Any new person who signs a
Welcome Card on Sunday receives a call the next day, on Monday, from Fr. Rob
Baldwin, and also from one of our Greeters. We will have Trinity mugs and
information to deliver to our visitors at home, or at church, this year. Several
times during the year, we plan a social event for all newcomers. All church
members are welcome to attend.
Lectors, Intercessors, and Chalice Bearers, Marty Smith:
Chalice Bearers, Lectors, and Intercessors are an integrated part of the Church
Services at Trinity Church. There is always a need for laymen to participate, and
it is a good way to support the Clergy and Parishioners of our Church. People
who serve in these capacities find that not only do they contribute to the Church
with their time and talent, but many find that it strengthens their own faith. The
Lectors read the Old Testament and New Testament Lessons, and they lead the
Psalms. The Intercessors bring the concerns of the Congregation and the Church
before God in the Prayers of the People. Chalice Bearers distribute the
consecrated wine, and they assist the Priest and Deacons at the Altar. We are
always interested in training new people for these important ministries. Please
contact me, Deacon Dick Tracy, or Deacon Rita Tracy to discuss how you may
participate.
Music Ministry, Henry Heller Smith:

Special thanks go to Trinity Parishioners and friends for their generous support of Trinity
Music Ministries this past year! Your gifts enabled Trinity to sustain the great music
tradition and standards, which have been expected on a weekly basis, at our 10:30 a.m.
Eucharist Rite II Service, and the 6:00 p.m. Solemn High Mass Service. Thanks to you,
we have done marvelous things for 2010, despite our budgetary constraints! Some, but
not all, of the events our Congregation and the greater Lawrence community have
enjoyed are:
An Evening of Sacred Song, performed on May 3rd;

performed on May 3rd, by Henry Heller Smith, in his
Graduate Voice Recital.
Three Choirs Concert – Brothers Sing On!, performed

on May 7th.
A Piano Prelude – Selections from Lyric Pieces, by Edvard Grieg,

performed on May 9th, by Stanton Nelson.
Celebration of New Ministry, for Father Rob Baldwin, performed on

October 13, with The Bishop Seabury Academy Chamber Ensemble
performing as a special guest.
Christmas, Easter, Feast Days, and High Holy Days‟ singing throughout
the liturgical year.
Trinity Parishioners and our friends throughout Douglas County have enjoyed many
years of fine music ministry, including the long-standing tradition of Choral Scholars,
initiated in the early 1970‟s, by Dr. James Ralston, Music Director Emeritus. This
outreach to scholars, who not only appreciate what they are given, but also graciously
give back to our Congregation by sharing their talents, will be drastically reduced a
second time by fifty percent in 2011, due to the budgetary reduction reflected in this
year's proposed budget. My prayer is that the resulting reduction in quality of singing
leadership and anthems will be offset by gifts from Trinity's many supportive members!
Trinity Church has been blessed in many ways with the gift of music shared by
our talented musicians, both volunteers and scholarship recipients, to the glory of our
Lord and Maker. In 2010, Choral Scholars' participation brought us two infant members
through the Sacrament of Baptism, blessing our congregation with an opportunity to once
again be builders of the Kingdom of God. Let us continue to expect, and to financially
support, no less, as we continue to maintain and expand the outreach and evangelism
ministry provided at Trinity Episcopal Church through our worship in music. We
remember the words of St. Augustine: “Singing is twice prayer”.
Trinity Choristers, Susan Ralston:

Singing once a month, the Trinity Choristers continue to be an integral part of the
10:30 a.m. Service. There are currently fifteen (15) active Choristers who
rehearse once a week on Thursdays from 6:15-7:00 p.m., in the upstairs Choir
Room. Elizabeth Stephens is the accompanist. The Choristers include: Chisom
Ajekwu, Ozi Ajekwu, Alex Baldwin, Janada Birdling, Alana Branch, Miles
Branch, Jesse Cox, Liam Elliott, Nora Hause, Rachel Krambeer, Sarah Krambeer,
Ari Myers-Arenth, Caroline Padgett, Mateo Wills, and Mia Wills. In addition to
singing nine communion anthems during the school year, the Trinity Choristers
sang the solos for the Christmas Pageant in 2010. They enjoyed a pizza party in
May and a caroling/pizza party in December. Rehearsals resumed January 6.New
Choristers are always welcome! A Chorister should be at least eight years old,
have good reading skills, and be able to match pitch. Please contact Susan
Ralston, at 843-3920, or sralston@sunflower.com for more information.
Ushers, Jerry Hanson:

I want to thank all who have served the Parish as Ushers – for taking care of those
who attend the Sunday Worship Services, and providing support for special
services at other times. We are in need of new volunteers to fill out the ushering
teams for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service, and we also need volunteers who can
act as Alternates when necessary. Teams who minister at the 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. services also need volunteers. The more people who volunteer, the more
teams we will have, and the easier it will be for all, as it reduces the number of
times each team needs to serve throughout the year. There are no prerequisites:
training and an ushers‟ handbook will be provided for each member. Please
contact the Trinity Church Office; call me, at 842-6887; or email me, at
eaglesnest001@sunflower.com, if you can help with this ministry. Please provide
your address, phone number, and e-mail address. Thank You!
By-laws
of Trinity Episcopal Church
Section 1: Name, Location, and Authority
a. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1011 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 with
offices at 1027 Vermont Street. As a constituent part of the Diocese of Kansas and the Episcopal
Church in the United States of America, it accedes to, recognizes and adopts the General
Constitution and Canons of that Church and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of
Kansas., and acknowledges the authority of the same. These by-laws shall be interpreted in their
plain and literal sense, except that words of male gender shall also imply the female gender.
b. The General Constitution of the Episcopal Church and the Constitution and Canons of the
Diocese of Kansas shall be used to define terms within these by-laws.
c. In the event that procedures are not covered by Canons, such procedures shall then be
governed by Roberts Rules of Order.
Section 2: The Annual Parish Meeting
a. The Annual Parish meeting shall be held during the month of January. All adult
communicants who are 16 years or older and in good standing as determined by the Rector shall
be entitled to vote. At the annual meeting the Vestry shall provide an accounting of the parish
finances and property for the past year and elections shall be held for Wardens, Vestry members
and other offices as described below.
b. Notice of such Annual Parish Meeting and of such elections shall be given during public
service upon the two Sundays before such an election or by official announcement in the
December Parish Newsletter. Other Parish Meetings may be called by the Rector and/or Vestry
with proper advance notice.
c. Those members attending shall constitute a quorum for the business transactions of any
parish meeting. Voting shall be by ballot and a plurality of the votes cast shall be necessary for
election. Absentee ballots are not permitted.
d. The Rector of the Parish, if there be one, shall preside at all regular meetings of the parish.
Section 3: The Vestry, Trustees of the Parish Corporation
a. Title and Responsibilities: The Rector, Wardens and Vestry Members, collectively called the
Vestry, are the trustees, corporate and politic; and when there shall be a vacancy in the
rectorship, the same rights are vested in the Wardens and Vestry members. The Vestry shall
By-laws of Trinity Episcopal Church (con’t)
transact all temporal business of the Parish and take charge of all its property, subject to the
provisions of the Constitutions and Canons of the National Episcopal Church and the Diocese.
In accordance with the diocesan canons (Sec 5a of Canon IV. 5) the Wardens and Vestry
members shall share with the rector a concern and responsibility for the mission, ministry and
spiritual life of the parish.
b. Membership: The Vestry shall consist of the Rector and twelve Vestry members, which
shall include the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden.
c. Vestry meetings: A majority of the whole Vestry shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. The Vestry shall meet monthly at least 10 months of the year, and shall
hold as many special meetings as may be necessary.
1. Special meetings of the Vestry may be called by the Rector, and shall be called by him/her
at the written request of three members of the Vestry, including one Warden. Notice of such
meetings shall be in writing to the members of the Vestry not later than twenty-four hours prior
to the meeting, except that a meeting may be held at any time without notice, the rector
consenting, providing the ¾ members of the Vestry, including one Warden, shall be present.
2. There shall be no meeting of the Vestry unless the Rector, if there be one, and a majority of
the Vestry is present; provided, if the Rector be absent from the Diocese two calendar months, or
if when duly notified of such meeting, shall decline or neglect to be present, the Vestry shall be
competent to transact business if there be a majority of the Vestry, including one Warden,
present.
Section 4: Elections and other Officers:
a. Vestry: The Wardens and Vestry members shall be elected annually. Only communicants
in good standing of this parish who are eligible to vote at Parish meetings may be elected as
Wardens, Vestry members, Diocesan Convention Delegates/Convocation Representative or any
other elected parish office.
1. Vestry members shall be elected for three-year terms, with one-third (i.e. four) elected each
year. No Vestry member may be eligible for re-election to a full term until after the expiration
of one year from the date of termination of his/her previous service. No Vestry member may be
eligible for election to the position of senior or junior Warden until after the expiration of one
year from the date of termination of his/her previous service.
2. The Wardens shall also be elected at the annual parish meeting. Each shall be elected for a
one-year term and be eligible for not more than three such successive one-year terms. Wardens
shall not be eligible to be elected as a Vestry member until after the expiration of one year from
the date of previous service. In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of either Warden,
the Vestry shall have power to fill the vacancy.
3. The Vestry, at its first meeting after the Annual Parish Meeting, shall elect a Clerk of the
Vestry and a Parish Treasurer, both of whom must be qualified electors in the Parish, and who
may be, but need not be members of the Vestry.
4. In the event that a Vestry member shall fail for three consecutive meetings to attend Vestry
meetings, the Vestry shall give written notice to such Vestry member that failure to attend the
next regular meeting or to provide satisfactory reason for failure to attend, shall be evidence of
his/her inability or lack of desire to serve. In such case, if said Vestry member does not attend
the next meeting and does not provide a reason satisfactory to a majority of the other members of
the Vestry, the Vestry shall declare the office vacant and notify the said Vestry member of their
action.
5. Vacancies occurring in the office of Vestry member may be filled by appointment by the
Vestry until the next Annual Parish Meeting, at which time an election shall be held for the
unexpired term or terms. Vestry members elected or appointed to an unexpired term shall be
eligible for re-election or election to a full term.
6. Continuous Service on the Vestry in any combination of terms as Vestry member or Warden
shall be less than 6 years. No Vestry member or Warden shall be eligible for election or re-
election to any Vestry position if serving the full term of the position would be greater than or
equal to 6 years of continuous service including time served appointed to an unexpired term. No
Vestry member or Warden shall be eligible for election or appointment until after the expiration
of one year from the date of termination of his or her previous service.
The graph below will illustrate combinations, and eligibility for election.
This type of service may Full term Vestry Unexpired term Vestry Warden
succeed the following
Full term Vestry NO YES YES, 2yrs

Unexpired term Vestry YES YES YES
Warden NO NO 3 1-yr terms
b. Nomination Committee: The Nominating Committee shall consist of the outgoing Vestry
Members and two communicants of the parish eligible to vote in Parish elections. The non-
Vestry members shall be prayerfully appointed by the Vestry. The Nomination Committee shall
nominate at least the number of candidates required for the full-term places to be filled on the
Vestry, at least the number necessary to fill any vacancies on the Vestry, at least the number of
candidates to the office of Diocesan Delegate and alternate/Convocation Representative, at least
the number of candidates required to fill the vacant places on the Endowment Board.
Nominations may also be made from the floor for any office with the prior permission of the
person being nominated.
c. Diocesan Convention Delegates/Convocation Representatives: Convocation

Delegates/Convocation Representatives shall represent this parish at the Annual Diocesan
Convention and at all the meetings of the Convocation Board. They shall report to the parish
and Vestry on the Diocesan Convention and Convention Board meetings within thirty days of its
adjournment.
d. Endowment Board: See the by-laws of the Trinity Endowment Board. Starting with the
January 1996 Annual Meeting one member should be elected to the Endowment Board each
year.
Proposal from the Vestry: Replace Section 4 with the following:
Section 4: Elections and Officers
1. The Wardens and Members of the Vestry shall be elected annually at the Annual Parish
Meeting. Only confirmed communicants in good standing of this parish who are eligible to vote
at Parish meetings may be elected as Wardens, Members of the Vestry, Diocesan Convention
Delegates/Convocation Representatives or any other elected parish office. The candidate
receiving a majority of the votes cast at the meeting shall be elected.
2. Except to fill the unexpired term of another Member, Members of the Vestry shall be elected
for three-year terms, with one-third (or as near to that portion as may be) of the Members of the
Vestry being elected each year. A Member of the Vestry will be eligible for the reelection if he
or she has served continuously for fewer than six years and will be elected for a term that does
not result in continuous service of more than six years. Otherwise, a Member of the Vestry will
not be eligible for reelection until the expiration of one year from the completion of his or her
current term.
3. The Wardens shall be selected annually from among the Members of the Vestry. The
Rector shall appoint the Senior Warden. The Vestry shall select the Junior Warden. Each shall
hold office for not more than three successive one-year terms. A Warden shall not be eligible to
be elected again as a member of the Vestry until after the expiration of one year from the date he
or she completes the most recent period of service, whether for one or more successive terms. In
the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of either Warden, the Vestry shall have power to
fill the vacancy.
4. The Vestry, at its first meeting after the Annual Parish Meeting, shall elect a Clerk of the
Vestry and a parish Treasurer, both of whom must be qualified electors in the parish, but need
not be Members of the Vestry. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate book of accounts and shall
submit to the Vestry a monthly statement of receipts, disbursements, and cash or equivalent on
hand in such form as the Vestry shall direct. In addition, the Treasurer shall prepare and submit
to the Bishop and the Trustees for their approval all such reports and other financial information
as may be required from time to time. The Clerk of the Vestry shall take minutes of all meetings
of the Vestry, and shall cause such minutes to be promptly circulated and maintained.
5. In the event that a member of the Vestry shall fail for a period of three consecutive months
to attend Vestry meetings, the Vestry shall give written notice to such member that failure to
attend the next regular meeting or to provide satisfactory reason for failure to attend, shall be
evidence of his inability or lack of desire to serve. In such case, if the member does not attend
the next meeting and does not provide reason satisfactory to a majority of the other members of
the Vestry, the Vestry shall declare the office vacant and notify the member of their action.
Whether a reason is satisfactory will be determined at the sole discretion of the Vestry.
6. Vacancies occurring on the Vestry may be filled by the Vestry until the next Annual Parish
Meeting, at which time an election shall be held for the unexpired term or terms. A Member of
the Vestry so appointed by the Vestry shall be eligible for election to the Vestry.
Meetings
1. The Vestry shall meet at least bi-monthly. It shall be the duty of every member of the Vestry
to attend regularly the meetings of the Vestry.
2. Special meetings of the Vestry may be called by the Rector or upon the written request of
three Members of the Vestry, including one Warden. Notice of such meetings shall be in writing
to the Members of the Vestry not later than twenty-four hours prior to the hour fixed for the
meeting, except that a Vestry meeting may be held at any hour without notice, the Rector
consenting, providing that every Member of the Vestry shall be present, either in person or by
telephone.
3. There shall be no meeting of the Vestry unless the Rector, if there is one, and a majority of
the Vestry be present; provided, if the Rector is absent from the Diocese two calendar months, or
if when duly notified of such meeting shall consent to the meeting or decline or neglect to be
present, the Vestry shall be competent to transact business if there be a majority of the Vestry,
including one Warden, present.
4. Nominating Committee: The Nominating Committee shall consist of the outgoing Vestry
Members, the Senior Warden, and two communicants of the parish who are eligible to vote in
parish elections. The non-Vestry members shall be prayerfully appointed by the Vestry. The
Senior Warden shall serve as chair of the Nominating Committee. In consultation with the
Rector, the Nominating Committee shall nominate at least the number of candidates required to
fill the open terms on the Vestry, at least the number of candidates to fill the office of Diocesan
Convention Delegates and alternate/Convocation Representatives, and at least the number of
candidates required to fill the vacant places on the Endowment Board. Nominations of persons
qualified for election may also be made from the floor for any office, except the wardens, with
the permission of the person being nominated.
5. Diocesan Convention Delegates/Convocation Representatives: Convention Delegates/

Convocation Representatives shall represent this parish at the Annual Diocesan Convention and
at all the meetings of the Convocation Board. They shall report to the Parish and Vestry on the
Diocesan Convention and Convocation Board meetings within thirty days of its adjournment.
Starting with the January 1996 Annual Meeting one member shall be elected to the Endowment
Board each year. See the by-laws of the Trinity Endowment Board.
Section 5: Policies and Procedures
The Vestry, in consultation with the staff shall develop a Policy and Procedures manual for the
operation of Trinity Parish.
Section 6: Amendments
a. Amendments to these by-laws must be proposed in writing and presented to the Vestry thirty
(30) days prior to any special or Annual Parish Meeting. Before presenting any amendments to
the Annual or special meeting they must be approved by the Bishop and the Diocesan
Chancellor. If the Vestry reports favorably, the amendment or amendments may be adopted by
a majority vote at the meeting. But if the Vestry votes unfavorably, the amendment or
amendments, in order to be adopted must receive a two-thirds vote of those present at the special
or Annual Parish Meeting. Voting must be by ballot.
Church:
1011 Vermont Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Office:
1027 Vermont Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Office Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 785-843-6166
Fax: 843-6984
Email: office@trinitylawrence.org
Website: www.trinitylawrence.org
Sunday Worship Services:

8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
6:00 pm Solemn High Mass (during academic year)

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The Vision of Trinity Episcopal Church:

The Mission of Trinity Episcopal Church:

To love one another as Christ loves us through:

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Call to Order Rev. Rob Baldwin

Opening Prayer Rev. Rob Baldwin

Declaration of Quorum Rev. Rob Baldwin

Appointment of Clerk and Parliamentarian Rev. Rob Baldwin

Approval of Minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting Rev. Rob Baldwin

Rector’s Report Rev. Rob Baldwin

Nominating Committee Report Ellen Tracy

Elections Rev. Rob Baldwin; Ellen Tracy

2010 Year-end Financial Reports Liz Miller

2011 Mission Plan (Budget) Liz Miller

Written Presentations included in this Booklet:

Acknowledgments and Other Business Rev. Rob Baldwin

Adjournment Rev. Rob Baldwin

Appointment of Clerk and Parliamentarian:

Minutes of the 2009 Annual Meeting:

Interim Rector’s Report:

Revision of Parish By-Laws:

The number of people serving as Voting Members of the Vestry would

A quorum would no longer be necessary in order to conduct business at

For Senior Warden: Ellen Tracy.

For Junior Warden: Ann Rosenthal.

For Alternate Delegate to the Diocesan Convention: Ruth Turney.

Endowment Board Report:

As of December 2009, our holdings are approximately $195,000.

Revision of Endowment By-Laws:

Search Committee Report:

2009 Year-End Financial Report:

Expenses are not expected to increase significantly in 2010.

Senior Warden's Report:

Ellen thanked Fr. Pogue for his work as Interim Rector.

Other Annual Reports:

Acknowledgements and Other Business:

Rector: The Rev. Rob Baldwin Parish Administrator: Marilyn Bean

Deacons: Dick Tracy Music Director Emeritus: Dr. James Ralston

Organist: Mark Stotler

Any Communicant in good standing, who is 16 years of age or older.

Communicant in Good Standing:

2011 Nominating Committee Report:

Nominating Committee Members:

2011 Vestry Nominees:

to fill the five (5) open Vestry positions.

[One (1) of the Five (5) newly-elected Vestry Members

Continuing Vestry Members: Outgoing Vestry Members:

According to Canon Law, nominees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

2011 Diocesan Convention Delegates/

The Nominating Committee presented this name:

to the Vestry, to fill one (1) open Diocesan Convention Delegate/

Delegate Mary Mozingo has already been appointed by the Vestry.

Continuing Delegates: Continuing Alternate Delegate:

According to Canon Law, appointees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

2011 Endowment Board Nominees:

Charlie Becker, Martin Dickinson, and Liz Hare

Continuing Endowment Board Members:

According to Canon Law, appointees should be Communicants in Good Standing of the

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What do I hope to see happen in 2011?

Priest Associates’, Rev. Charles Granger, Jr.: