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A community of believers and seekers growing together in God’s Spirit. Empowered by our faith in God’s ability to transform lives,

we are an active force and passionate voice for a just and compassionate society.

Annual congregational meeting January 29, 2017

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Table of Contents

Pastor

Pastor/Head of Staff

Laura Cunningham 3

Boards

Session 6

Deacons 7

Director of Music

Tom Beveridge 8

Western Programs

Campus Committee 8

Children’s Choir 9

Christian Education 9

Communications Coordinator 10

Congregational Life Committee 12

Facilities Committee 13

Finance Committee 14

Mission Committee 15

Nominating Committee 17

Personnel Committee 18

Worship Committee 19

Ministry Programs

Miriam’s Kitchen 21

Project Create 30

Financial Income and Expenses 32

Approved Budget – 2017 33

Community Church Builders 34

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PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF The Reverend Laura Cunningham

Of all my pastoral work this past year, working on “Discerning Our Faithful Future” has most

shaped ministry. I’ve been thankful to work with the Shanklands and the Vision Team, but even

more excited to hear your conversations and energy around the future God has in store for

Western. You have all done good work around shaping our priorities for how we share

Christian faith in this congregation, and to that end, here are some highlights from 2016

regarding how we lived out the priorities of our shared vision.

BECOME ACTIVE DISCIPLES

Discipleship is a way of being clear that no matter what we do at Western, we do in response

to Christ’s call to follow him. We’re rediscovering the theology of the priesthood of all

believers, the idea that every member is called to ministry in some way, that being a follower of

Christ means being a leader in some way. This year we have:

• Created opportunities for community conversations, encouraging all to share their ideas

and hopes for Western, in a spirit of worship and community.

• Encouraged leadership growth and participation through a fall retreat, a leadership Saturday,

and restructuring ministries for the sake of more “doing” and less “meeting”.

ENGAGE AND NURTURE YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN

In addition to our great church school and children’s choir program, we have begun to grow

and experiment with options for busy families and older children and expand participation in

worship:

• J.C. Cadwallader led us in Dinner Church, a Sunday night gathering that combined worship

and table fellowship. (While this program is not currently active, I’m interested to find out

who might be interested in considering future Dinner Churches!).

• Ben Evans, our PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer has worked to grow a group of middle

schoolers, who meet monthly. Four of the boys attended a summer conference at

Massanetta Springs, and a group is preparing for a weekend retreat of service and learning

through the Pilgrimage right here in the District.

• Youth have also been invited to serve as liturgists and as ushers, and efforts continue to

broaden children’s participation.

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PRACTICE RADICAL HOSPITALITY

Welcoming strangers is built into the walls at Western – as you see in the Courtyard Room,

literally! Our deacons are wonderful at sharing this ministry, and I know they would like to

invite others who feel called to serve. Some other signs of hospitality this year:

• Jess Fisher, our Communications Coordinator, has done great work to update our “visual

messaging,” working on a new logo, giving all that comes out of Western, whether in print

or digital media, a consistent, inviting look. Jess will share more with you about her work.

• The Welcoming Space committee, led by Sara Parker, has done great work brightening our

hallways with paint and new lighting. The window lit in memory of Kermit Scheele reminds

passers-by that there’s a church on the corner of 24th and G!

• We’ve begun passing the peace of Christ during worship. It’s the central way, other than

the Lord’s Supper, that our Reformed liturgy builds in the call to welcome strangers and

friends alike.

CONNECT TO OTHER FAITHS

Some of you have begun meeting periodically to welcome the Muslim Student Association that

meets in our building. I’ve been so glad about this, and I look forward to ways to build

relationships with this community. I have also begun meeting periodically with the inter-faith

group of clergy who are part of the Washington Interfaith Network, a group of congregations

and other faith-based groups who come together for purposes of community organizing. I also

hope to talk more about the possibility of Western joining as a member church. Both of the

worship services last week – at NY Avenue Presbyterian and Temple Sinai – were in

conjunction with WIN congregations.

ACT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

Mission and social justice are long traditions here at Western; faithful volunteers continue to

serve at Miriam’s Kitchen and Calvary Women’s Shelter, and you’ll read more about

organizations Western sponsors financially. Some new highlights of this last year include:

• Hearing from three different mission co-workers sponsored by the PC(USA), including Kurt

Esslinger (South Korea), Janet Guyer (South Africa) and César Carhuachin (Colombia).

These folks remind us how the body of Christ - the church - extends throughout the world!

• Hosting the memorial T-shirts for victims of gun violence through Heeding God’s Call to

End Gun Violence – thanks to Betsy Carter and her team.

• Sending another group to Guyan, West Virginia to serve with the Appalachia Service

Project – thanks to J.C. and all who went.

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• Welcoming the Free Minds Write Night poetry readings, and gathering to read and share

encouragement around poems by those who are incarcerated – thanks to Sherry Trafford

and all who have come.

• Planning our Crossroads Anti-Racism weekend workshop that will take place next week –

thanks to Jen Druliner and all who gathered for Black Lives Matter discussions.

• Marching together for Disarm Hate or the recent Women’s March – thanks to Ari Brose

for coordinating marchers and Kathy Hankins and all who welcomed visitors this past

weekend.

BUILD A CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL HOME

Growing in our personal faith as part of a community is central to any life of discipleship. Free

Inquiry gatherings give Westerners a chance to connect issues of faith with larger current

events, but a few efforts have begun or grown:

• Women of Western seasonal gatherings and Saturday lunches, usually around a topic of

faith or sharing; we’ve had two this year.

• Eat This Word – once a month lunch-time reflection based on the scripture to be preached

the following Sunday.

• Deacons’ prayer ministry – The deacons have been working on a prayer ministry to begin

once a month after worship for those who would like individual, personal prayer.

EXPLORE FAITH IN SAFETY

This year included frustration among some of you regarding communication of session

decisions, particularly around J.C.’s leaving. Making transparency a priority, we created

opportunities to talk through congregational conversations – one at the request of the deacons,

but others built in to our discernment process, as well as gatherings following the election in

November.

All of the ministry priorities of the church require someone doing the legwork – whether

program or support staff or congregational leaders stepping up. It’s great to work with all who

serve Western, no matter the capacity. I continue to give thanks for all of the ways you support

ministry – with your energy, your prayers, your ideas, your financial gifts.

In the coming year, as we develop our ministry, strengthening our staffing and the supporting

stewardship will be two top priorities of mine. I hope you will consider how Christ is calling

you – to grow, serve, worship, or lead in ways big or small. In all that we do together, may our

discipleship reflect the Christ we follow!

Laura

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SESSION

The year of 2016 marked the first full year of emerging from the interim period for Western

Presbyterian Church. We successfully made the transition between the retirement of our 30-

year pastor and the calling of a new installed pastor. Last year I noted that we are on a

continuum of change. It is a daunting challenge to maintain continuity, but also an equally

wonderful opportunity to reflect on who we are and respond to God's call for us as a

congregation in Foggy Bottom.

As a congregation, we continued the journey through this time of challenge and discovery

under the new leadership of the Rev. Laura Cunningham, our newly installed pastor. As we

shed the last vestiges of the interim period, we boldly continued a path of discovery of what

Western Presbyterian will stand for within our denomination, our community, and the world at

large.

Our real challenge is the equipping of our lay leadership to carry out the various ministry and

program functions. This report is replete with the details of these programs and activities of the

dedicated leaders at Western.

Under Laura’s leadership, we fully embarked on the question of what is next for Western, the

continuation of the work of shaping the priorities of the ministries, programs, and finances of

the church for the future of Western. In a very real way we will always face change; yet we

undertake the challenge before us to preserve the good in our rich history while we explore

new and exciting growth and direction in our spiritual and congregational life. Under the

guidance of our consultants, Sherwood and Eunice Shankland, we began forming the basis of

this future through retreats and congregational festivals detailing the priorities and needs of our

church. This required many, many hours of selfless and dedicated meeting time by the church

leadership and staff. While more work will be done, this coming year of 2017 should see the

fruits of our labors in this endeavor.

As required by the Book of Order, the session took action to ensure that our membership roll

is now up-to-date. As a result, our active membership as of December 30 is 221 members.

We give thanks for the dedicated service of the elders and deacons who finished their terms in

2016: Elders Lauren Amos, James Chung, and Julie Fiddick; and Deacons Joan Romaine and

Nancy Patel.

Respectfully submitted, Duncan Smith, Clerk

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BOARD OF DEACONS

The Board of Deacons began the year by welcoming three new Deacons to the team. A

leadership retreat was held on the 7th of January focusing on the role of church leaders within

the Western Community and how they could advance the strategic vision of the church. A

follow-on Board of Deacon’s meeting took place on the 8th of January to assign roles and

responsibilities to support our congregation during the upcoming year.

PURPOSE

The Deacons continued to strive to be intentional in ministering both within Western and

beyond. The concept of a welcoming and caring church is what drives our work. We strive to

create a deep sense of hospitality, connection, and inclusion within our church and toward our

visitors.

PASTORAL CARE

We continued to track prayer concerns closely and maintained the practice of writing notes to

Western members in need. Meal Train delivered meals to several members in need during the

year. We have established Care Teams for home-bound members of the congregation,

including Jean Johnson, John Lytle, Susan Lively, Mickey Voigt and Tom Robinson.

COMMUNITY

The Deacons continued to participate in baptisms, providing gifts of “A Child’s Book of First

Prayers,” a red chancel rose and a personalized prayer to the child for both of the baptisms that

occurred in 2016. Hospitality Hour continued to be hosted by the Deacons throughout the

year, with assistance from the Session and members of the congregation. In addition, the

Deacons provided cakes for special celebrations throughout the year. The Deacons hosted the

receptions for three memorial services for church members during the year. The Deacons

hosted a spring barbecue at the church and assisted in bidding farewell to our former Interim

Associate Pastor. The deacons began 2016 with a budget of $3,500 and spent $1,843.03 on

various ministries during the year.

LEADERSHIP

We continue to encourage lay leadership and involvement in the life of our church. We look

forward to continuing our service in 2017.In the coming year, we look forward to working to

inspire and support the congregation through works that strengthen our sense of grace,

worship and love at Western Presbyterian. This will include a new Prayer Ministry.

Greta Morris, Secretary, Board of Deacons

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DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Western’s music program continues to be strong. Our choir, though small on most Sundays, is

very capable: sensitive in quiet pieces but strong when singing with the organ. Our progessional

section leaders are not only excellent soloists but collegial as well, and our volunteer singers

are loyal and quick to learn.

The student program continues to be a good one – the singers are all from the GW Chorus

and a pleasure to work with.

The organ and pianos are still in good condition.

Special thanks for Amy deLouise’s amazing ability to write a new program every year and to

produce such a joyous sound from the youth choir.

It is a pleasure to collaborate with Laura and to have Shenella and Gaston always ready to help.

The church could not function without them.

Thomas Beveridge

CAMPUS COMMITTEE

Western Presbyterian Church’s Campus Ministry continues to serve as a local church family for

those studying in the Washington, DC area. We help provide a touch point for students

primarily attending the George Washington University (GWU) due to our proximity to the

GWU campus; however, we also welcome those students attending American University,

Georgetown University, or in DC for internship programs. Western’s Campus Ministry

program serves as a gateway where students can connect with the congregation and become

more involved in the life of our community. The mainstay of the Campus Ministry program

continues to be the lunch we host after worship at a local restaurant each month. This standing

tradition provides a means for the students to meet and connect with one another in a casual

setting outside of the standard academic environment, as well as for Western to demonstrate

its ongoing desire to be a part of the students’ experience while they study in DC.

This coming year, the Campus Ministry Committee will increasingly focus on building

connections and relationships with the students. We will be asking different members of the

congregation to join the students in informal discussions about their spiritual and professional

journeys. Likewise, we are continuing to identify ways to help the larger student body at GWU

through services offered on campus. Not only do we strive to make Western a church home

for students who are in DC, we also look for ways to serve them on their campus.

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As always, we appreciate the support the congregation has provided the Campus Ministry team.

Your willingness to volunteer to host the students during the monthly lunches or engaging

them in conversation after worship are all ways Western demonstrates their care and interest

in our students. We have benefited from your engagement and support. To make the Campus

Ministry Program at Western even more robust, we continue to look to you for your energy,

ideas, and participation. We look forward to serving the students and the congregation in our

capacity as the Campus Ministry Committee.

Sincerely,

James Chung

Campus Ministry Team

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The children’s choir of Western is a multi-age community that helps young people explore bible

stories and spiritual themes through music. Being a part of choir gives our children friends of

many ages, and helps them work as a team, read music, blend with other voices, and learn a

wide range of musical styles and genres, including gospel, rock, folk, traditional, country, pop

and international songs. No prior singing or musical experience is required.

This year, the choir participated in Palm Sunday worship with a processional and two traditional

songs. In addition, 17 singers from ages three to 13 as well as helpers of older ages participated

in putting on the Christmas Pageant, “The Trouble at Angel Central,” which shared the

Christmas story from the point of view of angels bringing their messages to men and women.

The pageant video can be accessed here HTTPS://VIMEO.COM/196439071 and the password is

angel.

Amy DeLouise, Musical Director

Children’s Choir of Western

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Western's Christian Education program expanded in exciting ways in 2016, giving members

meaningful opportunities to explore their faith.

At the beginning of the year, the children's Sunday School program expanded from two classes

to three. Our youngest class includes children ages 3 to 1st grade. The middle class is made up

of children in grades 2-4, and the oldest class includes youth in grades 5-8. Attendance was up,

compared to 2015.

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Western's new Sunday School coordinator, Kathryn Urban, started in the summer and has

been working diligently to support the congregation's families with children and Sunday School

teachers.

In July, Laura took four of Western's youth to the Middle School Conference at the Massanetta

Springs Camp and Conference Center in Harrisonburg, Va. In the fall, Western's Young Adult

Volunteer, Ben Evans, worked with families to start up a middle-school group that meets

monthly for fellowship and to learn about social justice. One of the group's first activities was a

visit to the Holocaust Museum.

Western's young people experienced the Christmas story -- and shared it with the

congregation -- in a spirited pageant, Trouble at Angel Central, which was written and directed

by Amy DeLouise.

Participants in the weekly Free Inquiry class, which meets at 9:45am on Sunday mornings during

the school year, learn about important current-events topics and discuss their spiritual

implications. The class, which often features expert guest speakers, is coordinated by Paul

Fiddick.

In May, Laura launched a monthly discussion group, Eat This Word. On the third Tuesday of

the month, leads a Bible study that digs into the following Sunday's scripture reading.

Nicole Wallace

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

When Laura and I initially met in the spring to talk about communications at Western, we were

energized by the idea of “telling the story” of God’s work through this congregation. Since

then, I’ve worked to build a stronger communications system that tells who we are, what we

are doing, why we do what we do, what we plan to do, and who we partner with.

WEEKLY TASKS

Meetings with Laura and other staff

Promoting events: creating a graphic, writing copy, posting online (web,

calendar, Facebook, NCP’s Thursday Mail) and in print (Sunday bulletin,

bulletin boards, exterior signs and banners), creating registration forms, and

compiling the This Week at Western email.

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Attending and photographing worship two Sundays a month, plus special

events.

Editing and posting photos and sermon recordings.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

New Logo - Our new logo encapsulates Western’s story as the Body of

Christ gathered around the table, connects to our stained glass windows, and

matches our building’s Arts & Crafts architectural style.

CCB: Church Community Builder – Our new online community will

serve as a communications hub for our work together. In addition to setting

up the system, I will be training and working with ministry leaders on how to

best leverage CCB for ministry.

IT Upgrades – We have contracted with CMIT Solutions for IT support

and migrated from server based email and storage to the cloud. Future

upgrades include setting up our own internet connection and Wi-Fi network

(separate from Miriam’s Kitchen) and a projector system for the conference

room.

Strategic Planning – I have supported the Vision and Action Teams with

graphics and other communications needs.

Branding Updates – With the new logo, it is time to refresh our other

communications. This has involved updating the web site, weekly email,

exterior signs, and more. This is an ongoing project.

FUTURE PROJECTS

We are off to a strong start, but there is more work to be done. It didn’t take long for

me to find out just how limiting 20 hours a week can be. With more time, I can work

on:

Organizing long term

communications ministry,

strategy, and calendar

Web site content revisions

Monthly or Quarterly

newsletter

Western Bulletin Board

in the MK Stairway

Jess Fisher

Hallway photo gallery

Art project for Sanctuary

Entrance Hallway

Historical Displays for the Narthex

Assisting with technology for

faith-based learning

Finish clearing out

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE

The Congregational Life Committee is dedicated to organizing targeted events and sponsoring

groups that enliven the varied spiritual, educational, social and cultural interests of Western’s

members and neighbors. Lauren Amos (Elder liaison) and Ari Brose (Chair), thank the many

members and friends who participated in, supported or helped out with our activities during

the year.

In 2016, we continued several events that had been successful in prior years, building a

tradition, including Women of Western Luncheons, Sundays in the City and the Hang the

Greens Advent decorating party.

WOMEN OF WESTERN

Inaugurated in 2015, Women of Western is not so much a group, but more a spirit that guides

the planning of events to bring women together for spiritual and social gatherings. We kicked

off the year with an Epiphany Party at the home of Jude Michaels, where 20 women contributed

to a lively potluck dinner and enjoyed the wonderful decorations in Jude’s home. We continued

the biennial WoW Luncheons in June and November. In June, the group discussed how our

personality types influence our ability to be welcoming, and in November, the Rev. Barbara

Heck of Bush Hill Presbyterian Church shared how she uses art to enhance the worship

experience. In the summer months, Lauren Amos and Cindy Stevens each sponsored barbecue

potluck dinners in their homes in Washington and Arlington, respectively.

SUNDAYS IN THE CITY

Sundays are a great time to bring people together for a shared experience. Groups enjoyed the

White House Garden Tour and the Foggy Bottom Art Walk again this year, both popular

events.

HANGING THE GREENS

A collaborative group, including the Worship Committee and its Flower Committee, Christian

Education and Deacons, organized an afternoon in December to decorate the church and the

Courtyard Tree for Advent. Many thanks to Sherry Trafford, Sara Parker, Annette Reilly, Todd

Trafford, Jess Fisher and Kathryn Urban, who helped make it happen.

We look forward to building community in the church through all of our activities planned in

2017!

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FACILITIES COMMITTEE

During 2016 the Facilities Committee underwent organizational changes and the scope of its

responsibilities was reduced. A combination of committee member resignations, lack of

member engagement and difficulty in finding new members with relevant experience prompted

a decision to set aside the committee structure in favor of an interim Facilities Coordinator. At

the same time, the five responsibilities previously assigned to the committee were trimmed

back to the more manageable number of two: (i) ensuring that the church building and its

operating systems are maintained in good working order; and (ii) recommending appropriate

expenditure of the church’s Capital Reserve Fund. The role of Facilities Coordinator was filled

by Bill Saint during 2016.

With guidance from the Welcoming Space Task Force, the coordinator implemented its

recommendations to create a warmer and more welcoming physical environment for visitors

and members. To this end, the following tasks were accomplished:

Repainting first and second floor hallways, two pastors’ offices, the church office, two

meeting rooms, and two Sunday school rooms with a warmer palette of colors.

Replacing first floor hallway lighting with brighter LED fixtures, and improving the lighting of

the stairway to the second floor.

Illuminating the main stained glass window with LED spotlights on a timer system so that

the church is more visible in the community after dark.

Installing a gallery suspension system in two main floor hallways to provide greater flexibility

in hanging and organizing pictures, posters and informational placards.

As it enters its third decade, our church building requires more maintenance and repair

than in earlier years. Noteworthy activities and Capital Reserve expenses during 2016

included:

Re-landscaping the courtyard garden.

Repairing leaks in the water sprinkler system.

Repairing pavers in the courtyard.

Attending to problems in the building’s sewage pipes produced, at least in part, by the

Miriam’s Kitchen program expansion to two meals for the homeless per day.

Upgrading the IT system.

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Major projects under consideration for 2017 include:

Completing the painting the sanctuary, narthex, choir room and additional offices.

Installing a new waterproof membrane on the flat portions of the church roof.

Cleaning the white stone baseboards in the church.

Replacing of deteriorated landscaping along G Street.

Exchanging the nearly obsolete electrical dimming system for which spare parts are no

longer available.

Refinishing hardwood floors in the Courtyard Room and first floor hallway.

Refurbishing the church’s two exterior signboards on 24th Street.

Bill Saint, Convener

Facilities Committee

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Church’s financial challenges in 2016 were based on a steady level of giving from the

congregation while expenses increased including increases in salaries and benefits for staff;

increase in allocations for maintenance and repairs needed for an aging church building; and

increased draw on the trust fund (endowment) needed to balance the budget.

The 2016 budget projection totaled $939,645.00, while the 2016 actuals through 12/31/2016

totaled $901,590.33. The actual income was reduced to $516,618.88 from a budget projection

of $520,136.00. The projected income does not include a bequest from an estate in the amount

of $36,383.58, which the Session transferred to the endowment account. At the end of 2016,

unaudited expenses were $38,055 less than the amount budgeted. Most of those savings came

from the category of Salaries & Benefit (approximately $56,000), which is approximately

$10,000 less than projected due to benefits payments plus 12/30/2016 payroll costs which

included all hourly paid staff as well as the church choir section leaders. Added to this was the

underspending in Ministry & Programs ($16,000). The savings of $72,000 was offset by Plant and

Property expenses which were over budget by $34,000, largely due to end-of-year church

maintenance, service contracts, and utility costs.

The 2016 actuals (income & expenses) totaled 91.77% of the budget forecast for the year. The

amount by which expenses exceeded income (deficit) in 2016 was $384,973. [See Table 2, page

33] The trust fund (endowment) draw for 2016 was $458,850, of which $112,000 funded the

building reserve. The balance ($346,850) funded operations. The remaining deficit of $38,121

for 2016 was absorbed from prior year’s cash on hand in the Church’s bank account. The

overall draw was 9% of the value of the trust fund (endowment).

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Table 1 (see page 32) is included to show income and expenses through December 31, 2016

with projected surplus or deficit. Table 2 contains the Session approved budget for 2017 to

show comparison with 2015 & 2016. The format in Tables 1 & 2 is that which the Session has

requested and is presented monthly for Session meetings. The market value of the trust fund

(endowment) as of December 31, 2016 was $5,371,596.88. The Session has tasked the Finance

Committee and Treasurers to find areas in the budget where additional savings can be

accomplished in the 2017 budget.

Prayerfully Submitted:

Turhan E. Robinson, Chair

Anna Anderson-Cook, Co-Treasurer

Duncan Smith, Co-Treasurer

Nancy Kiefer, Assistant Treasurer

Paul Fiddick

Cheryl Williams

MISSION COMMITTEE

The Mission Committee, working with a $60,000 budget, continued to support key Western

programs, both financially and with volunteers. The majority of funds supported local

organizations which help the vulnerable, including Miriam’s Kitchen, Calvary Women’s Services,

Project Create, and HIPS. Volunteers were provided to Miriam’s Kitchen (MK), initially twice

a month for breakfast and twice a month for dinner, later once a month for breakfast and once

a month for dinner. Other volunteers provided additional services to Miriam’s, such as

performing “sous-chef” duties, reading literature and poetry, and snow emergency service. The

Mission Committee provided volunteers once a month to serve dinner at Calvary Women’s

Services. After a collection from the congregation, we were able to provide HIPS Halloween

candy again this year. It is used to encourage street workers to come to the van for service. At

year end, we provided funding to HIPS to help pay for a replacement van which travels 500

miles per week around DC. For Project Create, the mission committee provided funds to

purchase winter jackets and other warm clothing for the Mitten Tree at Christmas. The Tree

also received a plentiful variety of warm outerwear from the congregation. We also provided

funding for Christmas presents for children in the Christmas Miracle program at Central

Union Mission. We gave funds to the Foggy Bottom West End Village to provide

scholarships for low-income neighbors who could not afford the annual membership fee. For

St. Mary’s Court across the street from Western, funds were provided to help residents pay

their medical bills. We also provided funds for food at receptions and a welcome sign for

Muslim worshippers at Western on Fridays. We supported for a third year the Free Minds

Book Club, which provides reading and poetry opportunities for incarcerated men, as well as

continuing literary support for those who are out of prison. Western held several Write Nights

in 2016. They were very well attended, and our site and food were much appreciated by the

Write Night staff and “ambassadors,” former inmates still in the program.

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Black Lives Matter was a new focus at Western with a substantial budget allocation. Funds

supported four church members to attend the Anti -racism conference at the Montreat

Conference Center in North Carolina. The Crossroads Anti-racism training will take place in

2017 at Western, but we were able to pay the conference fee with 2016 funds. Funds also

supported attendance at Ecumenical Advocacy Days and work the church group focusing

on Black Lives Matter. Global programs received continued support. The faith-based

Oikocredit Loan Fund provides funding for micro credit, fair trade, cooperatives and small

to medium enterprises around the world. Western rolls over dividends we receive from prior

funding back into the Fund. The two Presbyterian mission co-workers we support, César

Carhuachin in Colombia and Janet Guyer in southern Africa, continue their important work.

Both visited Western this year. Janet conducted the Free Inquiry Class, preached the sermon

and shared lunch and dinner with Westerners. César met with a group for lunch and dinner.

Carlos teaches theology at a Reformed Protestant University, and Janet focuses on women’s

and children’s issues in English-speaking Africa. The Mission Committee supported a third co-

worker this year, Kurt Ensminger, who works with YAVs in South Korea and plays an

important role in trying to bring about peace in Korea. He visited Western and gave the

sermon in the Spring. This year we supported the Syria Lebanon Partnership of the

Presbyterian Mission Agency which provides assistance to Syrian refugees. Funds for

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance were directed to Haiti for assistance after Hurricane

Matthew struck. The Mission Committee continued to support the work of the Presbytery,

the General Assembly, and More Light Presbyterians, both nationally and locally. We

also continued support to the Appalachian Services Project for which Western has sent a

volunteer team three years in a row.

For the second time, the Mission Committee sponsored a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV)

from the fall of 2016 through the Summer of 2017. The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program

is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which sends young adults, ages 19-30, into a

year of service. The Mission Committee shared sponsorship of the YAV, as well as the YAV's

time, with Miriam's Kitchen”. Ben Evans has been a wonderful asset to Western. The

Committee continued to support Heeding God’s Call to End Violence and hosted the

Memorial to the Lost at Western, displaying T-shirts with the name, age and date of death for

all those killed by guns in the greater Washington area in 2015. Many members participated in

setting up the Memorial on Ash Wednesday, after which we had a service.

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For the second year, the Committee supported the Veteran’s Prescription program of

Community Foodworks, which enables veterans to buy food at farmers’ markets. The

Mission Committee also provided funding to the Montgomery Housing Partnership to

help the victims of an apartment fire.

Mission Committee members in 2016: Elizabeth Adu, Betsy Carter, Deb Coburn, Kyle Coombs,

Jerry Hoganson, Lorinda Laryea, Clark Talkington, Jean Vander Woude

We are seeking new members of the Committee. Please contact any member if you are

interested.

Betsy Carter, Convener

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

At a Congregational meeting on October 30, 2016, the congregation voted to approve the

following slate from the Nominating Committee (previously approved by the Session) for

officers in the class of 2019:

Ruling Elders

Elizabeth Adu (returning)

John Bader (returning)

Vivien Kilner (previously ordained)

Cindy Stephens (previously ordained)

Deacons

John Caswell (returning)

Greta Morris (returning)

DJ Purnell

Ryan Sweeney

Additionally, the congregation voted at a Congregational meeting on January 8, 2017, to

approve the Nominating Committee’s recommendation (previously approved by the Session)

that Bob Layton serve the remainder of a term as a Deacon in the Class of 2018.

All were ordained and/or installed during the worship service on January 8, 2017.

The Nominating Committee is grateful to this group of incoming group of church leaders for

their dedication and commitment to WPC.

Nominating Committee members: Scott Bellard (Elder) Ben Dills Jen Druliner Kate Lynn Wells Tracy Boswell (Deacon)

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Personnel Committee had another productive year in 2016. We implemented a new

annual review system for the pastor. In consultation with the committee, Laura established

specific goals for herself for 2016 and her review was based on these goals. The review was

positive and we are establishing goals for 2017.

We hired two new staff members in 2016. Jess Fisher joined our staff as communications

coordinator and the results of her work have been impressive. She created a new look for

Western for our bulletin, website and print materials. She has worked on upgrading technology

and is currently reconstructing our website. Her current work on an online community for

Western promises a new level of interaction and exchange among members.

Kathryn Urban joined us as Sunday school coordinator this fall. Kathryn has wonderful

experience working with children and is deeply dedicated to Western’s young people.

We are fortunate this year to have Ben Evans with us as a YAV (Young Adult Volunteer). In

addition to working with Miriam’s Kitchen, Ben is coordinating activities of middle schoolers.

Two much-loved staff members left their positions in 2016. The Personnel Committee faced

the unenviable task of deciding the terms of JC Cadwallader’s final contract as interim associate

pastor. In line with PCUSA polity and National Capital Presbytery policies, we knew that she

was not eligible for an installed position. We recommended a timeline that gave both JC and

Western time to prepare for the transition and JC left when her contract expired at the end of

the summer. We celebrated JC’s time with us and sent her off with love and good wishes. Kate

Brittain stepped down as Sunday school coordinator to take wonderful new position. Kate

remains an active member of Western, always ready to assist with the children.

Much of the year was spent discussing future staffing. Conversations included searching for a

seminary intern, hiring a parish associate, and continuing with the YAV program. There is

ongoing discussion about the desire for an associate pastor. On the administrative side, the

committee discussed the need for a church administrator to free Laura to focus on pastoral

duties. These conversations are taking place within the framework of existing financial

resources and current and future needs. We also discussed a new position for Sunday morning

to assist our homeless guests who attend worship.

I am grateful to Laura for her guidance during the year and in debt to committee members Kate

Lynn, Mike Coburn, Kris Thompson, Duncan Smith, and Jack Hume. They all did faithful work

last year.

Susie Farr, Chair

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WORSHIP COMMITTEE

The worship committee’s goal is to create an inspiring and spiritual service of worship that

reflects the inclusive nature of God’s love and the diversity of God’s people, ministering

through the sacraments, the spoken word, music, art, meditation and participation. A main

focus for 2017 will be to have all members of our church, children and adults, participate in

worship.

In 2016, the worship committee focused on maintaining a meaningful worship service during the

beginning of Laura Cunningham’s tenure as pastor. Our current team leaders are as follows:

Chancel: Dan Giosta

Flowers: Sara Parker

Liturgists: Terry Condon

Music: Greta Morris

Ushers: Jack Hume

CHANCEL

The chancel team consists of Sam Hendrix, Duncan Smith, Ryan Sweeney and Dan Giosta (team

captain). Nancy Campbell, Ben Watson and Greer Watson also serve on the team. These men

and women were responsible for setting up the chancel area of the sanctuary prior to

each service; paying particular attention to the scripture lessons, needs of the pastor and guest

speakers, and appropriate use of seasonal and liturgical colors. The also coordinated

their duties with those of the communion set-up team.

FLOWERS

Members of the flower team provided arrangements for worship each Sunday and also for

Easter, Advent, and Christmas. Working with Ari Brose they organized The Hanging of the

Greens for the Advent Season. Thanks to all who came to help. Much appreciation for those

who made special gifts and memorials to help with the cost of flowers throughout the year.

LITURGISTS

The liturgist team functioned smoothly in 2016, aided by the Liturgist Guide, written by Ari

Brose and Laura Cunningham. We call for volunteers 3-4 times a year, produce a schedule,

communicate the schedule and the Guide to Laura, Shenella and the liturgists. A reminder is

sent out by both Terry and Shenella with relevant information. This year, we began a project to

include some of the confirmands and school children as liturgists or assistants in the service.

This is just getting underway.

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MUSIC

Music continued to be an important aspect of our worship services. The committee discussed

inviting music groups from George Washington University (GWU) and other schools to

participate in our worship services. This is still a work in progress. A choir from GWU

performed in the sanctuary and choir members supported a reception.

USHERS

Jack Hume returned as head usher with the goal of finding new ushers to replace those who

have moved or decided to serve Western in other capacities. So far, we have added two new

ushers to our ranks, but continue to look for more to help with this important mission. Two

usher training sessions were conducted and the usher guidelines updated. Thanks to all current

and new ushers who helped make our worship services run smoothly.

We continued our traditions of special services for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy

Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Pentecost, World Communion Sunday, our fruit offering

for Miriam’s Kitchen and the Christmas Eve service. Our Christmas Day church service took

place in the more intimate setting of the courtyard room. Western’s average attendance for

2016 was 120.

All friends and members are invited to participate in the worship committee or teams. We are

always looking for new volunteers. Thank you to all who have made the Western worship

experience and meaningful one and for all who devote their time behind the scenes to help

everything run smoothly.

Jack Hume

Worship Committee Chair

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It is our honor and our privilege to stand in partnership with Western Presbyterian

Church as we continue our mission. We’re grateful that Clark Talkington and Jennifer

Druliner continue to serve on the Miriam’s Kitchen Board of Directors. Mallory Price

finished her term as a Presbyterian Church USA Young Adult Volunteer, sharing her placement

between Miriam’s Kitchen and Western Presbyterian Church and now Mara Sawdry is our

2nd YAV – sharing her placement with Miriam’s and The Office of Public Witness.

2015 was a year of 3. Growth and change for Miriam’s Kitchen. However, it was a year in which

our programs grew faster than our revenue, so we had to exercise some fiscal restraint. It was

a year that saw some expected, and unexpected, staff changes. And it was a year when we

developed a strategic plan to carry us from 2016-2018 and to help us achieve our mission to

end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C.

We believe that our mission to end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C.

serves as an extension of values shared by Miriam’s Kitchen and Western

Presbyterian Church: that all human beings deserve to be treated with dignity; that

communities of belonging create the greatest opportunities to do good; and that with the

proper support, we are all capable of creating positive change in our lives and in the lives of

those around us.

STRATEGIC OPERATIONS

During this fiscal year, we developed and finalized a strategic plan that will carry us

forward for the next three years. Our Board, staff and major stakeholders all had a

voice in developing this plan. The final documents are quite extensive, but it boils

down to three focus areas: housing, connection and leadership.

1. Housing

a. We will maintain and expand the supportive services we provide through our

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program.

b. We will consider adding a new type of housing – Rapid Rehousing.

2. Connection

a. We will strengthen and improve our current services and the connections we make

with our guests every day in the dining room.

b. We will explore new ways to provide services to support our guests.

3. Leadership

We will continue to be a voice for ending chronic homelessness.

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If you’re interested in reading the full Strategic Plan, please contact Scott

Schenkelberg and he’d be happy to get you a copy. You can email him at

scott@miriamskitchen.org

While we prepare for a successful 2016, please take a look at what your support

helped make possible in 2015.

HEALTHY MEALS

Open every weekday since October 1983, Miriam’s Kitchen continues to be known as a place

where homeless individuals can enjoy a fresh, nutritious meal, in a safe community of belonging.

In FY2015 we experienced an increased demand for our services, as we served 79,107 meals

to our homeless guests. Thanks to generous in-kind donors and community partners, we

were able to meet this demand while lowering our food costs.

2015 was the year of lots of staff change in the kitchen. After 14 years in the kitchen, Steve

Badt made a career change and left us at the end of July. We celebrated him in a variety of ways

and are so grateful for the the wonderful farewell that you had for him too. Chef Emily took

over the reins, but then she and her husband decided to return to the Midwest at the end of

the year. So Chef Ciji Wagner now has the new title of Executive Chef and is putting together a

new kitchen team. Tae Min Kim is Manager of Kitchen Operations and Volunteers, Cheryl

Brown is the Executive Sous Chef, Jonathan Copeland is Assistant Sous Chef and we’re in the

midst of hiring one more part-time Assistant Sous Chef. Through all of this transition, the

quality of our meals has remained extremely high and volunteers have made all the difference In

2015, 1,498 volunteers filled 6,556 shifts, providing 13,482 hours of service.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Our Case Management Program served 4,451 guests in FY2015. However, the real story is

how our case managers became more purposeful and targeted in how they connect with our

guests. In FY2015, our Case Managers worked toward more long-term permanent solutions for

our guests. And that resulted in several dramatic life changes. Please refer to the update at the

end of this report to see all that they achieved.

The Miriam’s Kitchen case management program is staffed by clinical social workers, case

managers, an art therapist and a psychiatrist. These staff members are present at every meal as

a resource for our guests to address their immediate, short-term and long-term needs. Our

services include everything from providing clean clothing and assistance obtaining identification

cards, to connecting them to mental health care and links to available housing. Through these

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services, and by being a constant presence in the dining room, we reinforce the trusting

relationships that are the key to helping our guests.

Finally, we also offered Art Therapy, creative writing workshops, mental health support groups,

resume assistance and yoga through Miriam’s Studio – all in an effort to build a community of

belonging with our guests. And we’re finding that participation in Miriam’s Studio is a key part

of helping guests move on to housing of their own.

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

In FY2015, our new Permanent Supportive Housing Program grew from 70 clients

to 95 and we added two new staff members, so we now have a team of seven. The

services we provide, offered through a contract with the Department of Human Services, allow

our case managers to directly help clients maintain long-term housing and achieve the highest

level of self-sufficiency possible.

ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE

Our citywide advocacy efforts continued in FY15. We helped pilot and institute best practices,

and significantly assisted in writing and implementing the city's blueprint for ending chronic

homelessness. As part of this effort we helped convene, lead and organize advocacy efforts

throughout the city. And we were able to hire Jesse Rabinowitz, so we now have a staff team of

four.

Thanks to the collective efforts, Miriam's Kitchen and our partners in The Way Home campaign

succeeded in building the public will to make homelessness a true priority among District

residents and secured significant resources. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council

approved a city budget (including the city's appropriation of $27 million dollars for homeless

services) that made historic investments to end homelessness for over 1,200

individuals and 500 families. Miriam’s Kitchen has also been a leader in the push to end

Veteran Homelessness in Washington, DC – a goal we think we will achieve in the next few

months.

Fundraising and Communications

In FY2015 we had a budget of 3.7 million. Despite aggressive fundraising and communications,

we were unable to make our revenue projections for fiscal year 2015. In 2013, we built up

reserves to help support our strategic expansion (about $2.2 million). The board approved an

investment of $450,000 in funding from our reserves in 2013, and we had planned to draw

down $400,000 in 2014, but didn't need to dip into reserves because fundraising exceeded our

goals and we held expenses below budget. In 2015 instead of using $300,000 from reserves, we

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ended up allocating $393,356. In 2016 we are budgeting $200,000 from reserves and in 2017

we have planned on spending $100,000 as fundraising catches up with our planned expansion.

As a result of this revenue shortfall, in September we had to make the difficult decision to lay

off Tom Murphy, our Director of Communication. We are currently adjusting our staffing roles

to keep telling the story of Miriam’s Kitchen. Then in December, Sara Gibson, our Chief

Development Officer, followed her heart to take a new job and work in the area of early

childhood education.

We were especially grateful to celebrate our Western Presbyterian Church supporters at our

third annual MK Sunday in November 2015.

During this past year we were very excited to get a brand new website, thanks to our

partnership with CRAFT. As we moved into FY16, we were thrilled to receive a $200,000 Bank

of America Neighborhood Builder grant and to also have a terrific news story on ABCNews

about our guest, Tony.

All of us at Miriam’s Kitchen remain deeply grateful for the ongoing support from Western

Presbyterian Church, our amazing volunteers, generous donors and dedicated staff.

Together, we are guiding people home.

Respectfully,

Scott Schenkelberg

President and CEO

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2015 Board Members

Officers

Chair, Amber Romine, MA, Consulting Partner, Isis Associates

Secretary, Jennifer Druliner, MA, Director, Governance, U.S. Green Building Council,

Member of Western Presbyterian Church

Treasurer, Scot Janssen, CPA, KPMG

Chair-Elect, Will Johnson, JD,VP & Associate General Counsel, Verizon

President & CEO, Scott Schenkelberg, Miriam’s Kitchen

Members

Rene Baiorunos, MBA, Director, Community Wealth Partners

Geoff Dudgeon, Senior Manager, Upmarket Spender Rewards, CapitalOne

Melanie Gobourne, CSA, President, Washington, D.C. Healthcare Advocates

Richard Lindahl, MBA, CFO, Corporate Executive Board Company Maureen P. McCausland, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer,

MedStar Health

Ruthanne G. Miller, JD, Chair, District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Brian C. Smith, JD, Senior Associate, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale& Dorr, LLP

Scott Spector, Principal and Co-founder, Kodiak Properties, LLC

John Stroud, MBA, Director, Highline Wealth Management

Clark Talkington, MPA, Consultant, Advanced Resources International,

Member, Western Presbyterian Church

Mary Van Hoose, Chief Talent Officer, The Advisory Board Company

Adam Weers, MBA, Principal, Trammell Crow

Muriel Maignan Wilkins, MBA, Managing Partner & Co-founder, Paravis Associates

Miriam’s Kitchen Staff

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2015 Staff Members

Solomon Abawi, Senior Case Manager,

Permanent Supportive Housing

Kate Baasch, Senior Case Manager

Steve Badt, Senior Director of Meals and

Volunteer Engagement

Sue Bell, Senior Foundation Relations Officer

Cheryl Brown, Executive Sous Chef

Allie Busching, Advocacy and Communications

Intern

Emily Buzzell, MA, MPH, Senior Case

Manager

Rebeca Carvajal, Art Therapy Intern Tyrone Coe, Security Manager

Catherine Crum, Executive Director

Lindsey Curtin, Case Manager

EJ deLara, Case Manager

Diana Diaz, Art Therapy Intern

Monica Aznar Diaz, MS, Case Manager

Kyla Dixon, Advocacy Specialist

Margaret Hannigan Dominguez, LGSW,

Senior Case Manager

Sekou Fraser, Case Manager

Sara Gibson, Chief Development &

Communications Officer

Anne Giebel, Case Manager/Intern

Bob Glennon, LICSW, Director of Social

Services

Eliot Gold, Case Manager, Permanent

Supportive Housing

Sherry Grayson, Art Therapy Intern

Daniel Griffin, Case Manager, Permanent

Supportive Housing

Kathy Guillaume-Delmar, Major Gifts Officer

Emily Hagel, Director of Kitchen Operations

Derrick Howell, Case Manager/Intern

Mike Howell, Security Officer

Darrell Jones, Security Officer

Tae Min Kim, Manager Kitchen Operations and

Volunteers

Helen King, Advocacy Intern

Rebecca Koppel, Case Manager

Ashley Lawson, Director of Corporate

Partnerships

Sarah Leonard, Case Manager

Amalya Lewin, Case Manager

Ching Lin, Art Therapy Intern

Hannah Linde, Art Therapy Intern

Catherine Moster, Art Therapy Intern

Tom Murphy, Director of

CommunicationAudrey Pallmeyer, Case

Manager, Permanent

Supportive Housing Mei Yeh Powers, Director of Development

Mallory Price, Case Manager

Lara Putach, MA, Advocacy Specialist

Kierstin Quinsland, Director of Housing

Jesse Rabinowitz, Advocacy Specialist

Adam Rocap, Chief Program Officer

Jennifer Roccanti, Director of Strategic

Operations

Robin Roche, Clinical Case Manager,

Permanent Supportive Housing

Kurt Runge, Director of Advocacy

Mara Sawdy, Case Manager

Andrea Scallon, Data Manager

Scott Schenkelberg, President & CEO

Sabrina Sieg, Case Manager

Dr. Steve Steury, Psychiatrist

Albert Townsend, Case Manager,

Permanent

Supportive Housing

Brittney Washington, MS, Senior Art

Therapist

Ciji Wagner, Executive Chef

Malika Watkins, Senior Case Manager,

Permanent Supportive Housing

Maia Wise, Case Manager/Intern

Martha Wolf, Communications Manager

Amelia Zakour, Art Therapy Intern

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Getting Started with the

Welcome to CCB: Church Community Builder!

We have provided this tool to help you get better connected with your church. You'll

be able to update your profile's directory information, get connected with others, find

groups you are involved in or would like to get involved in, and lastly, you will know

how you can get support from our church's leadership.

Here’s some steps for you to check off as you get started:

• Watch a Short Overview Video: http://tinyurl.com/CCBvideo

• Log in for the First Time

1. Go to: https://western.ccbchurch.com (Note: Bookmark this link for future logins)

or visit Western’s website and click “Login”

2. Click: “Sign up”

3. Fill out the form:

a. If an email match is found in our system, you will be sent an activation email.

b. If an email match is not found, a message will be sent to the administrator,

who will send you an activation email later.

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Mobile Use: CCB’s People directory is available in mobile. To view the directory on your phone or tablet,

go to the same login page as above, but click “Mobile Login” before signing in. For Group Leaders, there

are apps available in the Apple and Google App Stores that provide access to group information

(search: “Small Group Leader” or “Church Community Builder”).

• Find Your Way Around

Once you log into the online community, you will land on your personal homepage.

This page contains information specific to you, including:

1. The left hand column has your main menu: Home, Groups, People, Serve

2. At the top right of the page, you have: Notifications Bell, Calendar Icon,

Personal Settings Menu, and System-Settings Gear

3. Many pages have a series of tabs. On the Home page these are: Welcome,

Recent Activity, Messages, and Forms

4. Finally, you will see a list of the groups that you are a part of.

• Where to Start? Edit Profiles and Settings

1. To edit your Personal Profile and Settings:

a. Click on your name, in the upper right corner:

b. Click “Edit Profile”

i. Upload a picture

ii. Enter information for each tab

iii. then click “Save”

b. Click “Privacy Settings”

c. Click “Communication Settings”

2. Edit your family profile:

1

2

3 4

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a. From your own Profile, click “Edit Family Profile” in the right hand action

menu. Make changes, add a picture, and save.

Why two pictures? Your personal picture will be used in your groups and

communications. The family picture will be used in directory information.

3. Edit your family member’s information:

a. If you are an adult, you can edit your family member’s information.

i. In your Profile, choose the “Family” tab.

ii. Click on your family member’s name

iii. Click “Edit Profile” in the right hand action menu.

Our import may not have been perfect, if you are missing people in your family,

or have another issue in the family structure, contact Jess Fisher

(jess@westernpresbyterian.org).

• Groups: Search and Join a Group

1. In the left hand menu, click “Groups”

2. Search for a group you are a part of or want to join, click on the group name.

3. Click the “Join Group” button in the upper left

4. Explore the Messages, Calendar, Files, and Needs tabs

5. You can know find the group listed in My Groups on your Home page

• People: Add John Calvin as a friend

• Serve: Find where to look

• Calendar: Will the church office be open on President’s Day?

• Need Help?

1. Explore the “CCB Orientation + Support” Group’s files and messages

2. Click the gear icon, in the upper right corner and choose “Help” or “Church

Contact Info”