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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary 2

2. Parish Boundaries 3

3. Human, Physical & Financial Resources 3

4. Looking Outward 6

5. Learning, Spiritual Development & Nurturing 7

6. Pastoral Care & Prayer 9

7. Worship and Liturgy 9

8. Mutual Support & Fellowship 11

9. Outreach and Evangelism 13

10. Congregational Health 14

11. A Final Word 15

Appendices

1. Physical Resources

1.1 Condition of the buildings 16

1.2 Future Property Plans 16

2. Financial Resources

2.1 Sources of income 17

2.2 2019 Annual budget 17

3. Looking Outward

3.1 Population and Demographics 22

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For All Ages, For All Times, For Everyone

All Saints, Whitby is a large, vibrant, and growing church community that values and

welcomes everyone. We are called to reflect God’s love in the wider world.

As an inclusive and welcoming congregation, we value the diversity of all people. The

parish is LGBTQ+ friendly and in 2018, All Saints’ Vestry unanimously decided to be

recognized as an affirming church, In October 2019, the first same-sex marriage was

celebrated in our parish.

Along with a beautifully restored building—compliant

with all current codes and in very good condition—All

Saints’ is in a financially stable position with no

outstanding debts or loans. The Vestry has approved

a balanced budget every year, and the major source

of revenue is derived from parishioners’ givings.

Our strengths are numerous. We are welcoming,

interested, growing, and diverse. Parish members are

active and willing to volunteer time, talent, and

treasure in answering God’s call to us to be church in

the 21st century. In addition to addressing the needs

of our congregation, we strive to offer meaningful and necessary support to the larger

community within the context of our Christian values.

Challenges exist, too. We need to address the needs of the children and young people

who currently attend church, and attract those who do not. Like most Anglican

churches, we need to become more intentional in our welcoming ministry toward those

who are tentatively entering our church and seeking a first or renewed relationship with

Jesus.

There are innumerable skills and attributes that priests bring to a parish. We have

outlined a few that are important to us:

Be an engaging preacher, relating the gospel and other biblical teachings to the

daily lived experience.

Be an inspiring and empowering leader

Be open to innovation - open to explore opportunities for growth and mission.

Have a sense of humour

Be adaptable and flexible

Be approachable with excellent listening skills

Have the ability to reach all demographics in our diverse community

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus

and of the love you have for all the saints. (Colossians 1:4-5)

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PARISH BOUNDARIES

The parish boundaries of All Saints’ as determined by the Diocese of Toronto are:

North: Between Taunton & Conlin Roads

East: Thornton Road

West: Lakeridge Road

South: one block south of Burns Street

See the area on Google maps

HUMAN, PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Human Resources

In June 2019, we added a part-time associate priest

to our ministry team which includes two appointed

Honorary Assistants and two diaconal candidates.

All Saints’ has successfully embraced and supported

many assistant curates over the years.

There are three paid positions: a full-time office

administrator, part-time music director, and part-time

sexton.

Lay leadership is provided by two senior wardens

and two deputy wardens. Their term is four years,

two in the deputy role and two in the senior role.

Each warden is assigned an area of primary

responsibility: finance, property, human resources,

and congregational development. The Corporation meets monthly and seeks feedback

from various ministry groups as appropriate.

The leadership style of the executive team (Incumbent and Wardens) is collaborative

and consultative and works effectively in and for the parish.

There is a Parish Advisory Council composed of the four wardens, the Incumbent, and

the chairs of the major ministries. This Council meets quarterly.

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Major lay leadership roles

include (but are not

restricted to)

Prayer Ministry Chair

Stewardship Chair

Outreach Chair

Job descriptions for staff

as well as for key

leadership roles have

been developed and

updated with input from position holders. Lay terms are typically limited to three years.

Staff performance reviews are conducted annually by the Incumbent and Warden

responsible for human resources.

Physical Resources

The main church building, constructed in the traditional

gothic style, was completed in 1866. The steeple has a

seven-bell carillon and has been a landmark in Whitby

since it was built. In 2016, the parish celebrated its

sesquicentennial.

The nave (including the balcony) has a seating capacity

of 350 with barrier-free seating. The worship space has

a south entrance with steps and there is an accessible,

ground level entrance at the north end. A comfort room,

small meeting room (capacity of 10), three sacristies,

and genderless, accessible washrooms are located

between the original church building and the parish hall.

The parish hall, completed in 1959, is attached to the

nave and is accessible by chair lift. The hall has an

updated kitchen, generous natural lighting, a loft, and a

stage and seating capacity for 150.

The office wing, which is attached to the parish hall, was constructed in 1987 and has

three offices and two upstairs meeting rooms (capacity of 10 and 20). It is air-

conditioned; there is one washroom. The office wing basement has four rooms that are

used for Sunday school, nursery and food bank. The parish hall basement has a large

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open space, and two smaller rooms. The hall and office wing basements are connected

and share two lower-level washrooms.

The grounds are kept in exemplary condition by

the church sexton and have been recognized by

"Community in Blooms." There is a parking lot for

10–12 vehicles immediately adjacent to the office

wing, with reserved parking for two clergy and all

other staff. There is on-street parking (free on

weekends), and parking is available at the medical

building next door at a minimal fee.

All Saints’ does not have a cemetery or rectory and

does not own any other buildings.

In December 2009, All Saints’ experienced a major

fire, which mostly affected the original building.

The nave was completely gutted, the roof

collapsed, and most of the furnishings, including

the organ, destroyed by water. Within 18 months,

the church interior was brought back to its early

glory, the roof replaced, and the church furnishings rebuilt or restored. The numerous

stained glass windows were re-created, using original glass where possible; and the

chancel was equipped with a refurbished 1935 Casavant with 1,744 pipes. A custom-

crafted altar table was installed and blessed at the culmination of our 200th anniversary

celebrations in 2016.

See Appendix 1 to read more about the church buildings and post-fire features, as well

as future property plans, including a $220K Our Faith Our Hope Adaptive Reuse grant.

Financial Resources

The parish is financially sound and has no outstanding

debts or loans. A balanced budget has been submitted

every year and over the past three years a budget surplus of

$78,000 has been accumulated in its operating account.

The annual income for 2019 is projected to be $425,310 and

expenses $423,680.

Each year since 2014, the parish has undertaken a “Joyful

Giving” Stewardship Campaign, including a well-organized

and well-received Parish Stewardship Relay, which has

yielded steadily increasing financial contributions from parishioners.

In 2018 there were 325 contributing households, 150 of which contributed by auto-debit

rather than envelopes. The average contribution per household is $1125 per annum.

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Eighty-six percent of income comes from parishioner contributions, 7.5% comes from

other sources such as fundraising (primarily the annual bazaar and plant sale), 4.7%

represents the dividend ($20,000 per annum) paid on the funds deposited with the

Diocese resulting from the sale of the rectory, and the final 1.8% is rental income for

the use of parish facilities by various community groups.

See Appendix 2 for more detailed information about All Saints’ sources of income as

well as the 2019 annual operating budget.

LOOKING OUTWARD

Our Neighbourhood and Mission Field

Whitby is one of eight municipalities in the

Region of Durham, which has a wide array of

services and facilities. It has a traditional

downtown core in which All Saints’ Church is

situated, close to shops, restaurants, parks, a

new public library, and town square. All Saints’

beautiful towering steeple helps define the

downtown skyline.

With its ever-increasing array of businesses, art and culture events, sports, dining and

entertainment options, parks, and health and social agencies, Whitby is recognized as

one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, reflected by the changing

demographic composition of both the town and parish.

The town is centrally located along the north shore of Lake Ontario, in the heart of

Durham Region and is easily accessed by major 400 series (401,407, 412) and

provincial highways (#2, #12, #7). Whitby is also part of the GO Transit network with

frequent train service on the Lakeshore East line to Toronto. With its diversified

economy and amenities, Whitby is increasingly the "Community of Choice" for business

and families.

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Whitby is in close proximity to Trent University Durham Campus, Ontario Tech

University and Durham College, and is also home to Trafalgar Castle School, a private

school for girls. Whitby is well serviced by excellent elementary and secondary

schools, and is within an hour’s drive of over 30 university and college campuses.

While the church of All Saints is situated in the downtown of Whitby (the most densely

populated area of the entire town), the members of the congregation are not limited to

Whitby as many come from neighbouring boundaries and towns such as Ashburn,

Brooklin, Oshawa, and Ajax.

See Appendix 3 for information related to population and demographics.

LEARNING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT & NURTURING

Children & Youth Ministry

All Saints’ offers a Sunday School program for ages 3–13, from September to June.

This is currently offered at the 9:30am service and typically 10 to 12 children attend

each week.

In the recent past, the Youth Group met once a month with lay leaders during the

Sunday service and fundraised for FaithWorks. The practice has been discontinued

and new leadership is required. This is admittedly an area in need of renewal and also

an opportunity for growth. The congregation is accustomed to regular youth

involvement in liturgy, and there is a growing and tight knit cohort of Sunday School-

aged kids that are about to grow into the youth category and might form the core of a

revamped youth ministry.

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Christian Education & Discipleship

The Spiritual Development Committee led by the Incumbent and chaired by a lay

leader, meets several times a year to plan Christian education opportunities for

parishioners and seekers. These are led by clergy and lay persons. Clergy will usually

lead Advent and Lenten studies and special events, such as the Kairos Blanket

Exercise. Other courses offered have included the Christian Foundations course from

Wycliffe College, as well as series on topics such as the Parables and World Faiths

created by the clergy. Group sizes for these activities are usually around 20 people.

A weekly day-time Bible study, led by a lay person, typically has 12 participants. Other

small group Bible studies, averaging 6 members, have been offered by lay people in

their homes, as well as occasional book studies and a summer time “Walking and the

Word” series.

Faith Formation

Alpha has been offered at least once (and sometimes twice) annually since 2017,

drawing both seekers and new Christians as well as existing members of All Saints’.

Numbers ranged from 15 to 20. After the initial launch in 2017, led by clergy, it is now

routinely led by a team of lay people.

Two adults and ten children were baptized

in 2018, and five to this point in 2019.

Various forms of clergy- and lay-led

baptismal instruction for parents of infants

and for adult candidates have been used

over the past few years. Most recently

Alpha videos have been used.

Confirmation classes, led by a lay volunteer, started in September with a confirmation

date set for December 1. There were 12 confirmands in 2017.

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PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER

Pastoral Care is delivered through a dedicated team of approximately six trained lay

pastoral visitors under the supervision of the priest.

All Saints’ is currently supporting two members of the parish who are on the spiritual

journey to become vocational deacons. Once this occurs they will become more

involved in the pastoral care ministry.

In addition to pastoral

visits, All Saints’ offers a

greeting card service for

members of the parish

who are ill or to mark a

life event, such as a

special birthday or

anniversary. This is led

by one of the pastoral

care lay members.

Prayer is an important

part of life at All Saints.

Intercessions are led by

laity, and the parishioners who form our two confidential prayer teams pray daily for

individuals with urgent and long-term need. The parish also has a small team of lay

anointers, who are present at services once a month.

Each Thursday the church is opened to the community at noon for an hour, for a time of

personal prayer, reflection, or quiet contemplation. This is a ministry offered by lay

volunteers.

WORSHIP AND LITURGY

Sunday Services

8:00am: a quiet and contemplative Communion service, with BCP liturgy and a brief

sermon. This service runs about 40 minutes. Typical attendance is around 30.

9:30am: a seeker-oriented service with a shorter homily and fresh expressions of

Anglican liturgy. The service is printed in the pew bulletins, so no books are used.

Music is a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, accompanied by piano. Clergy do

not wear robes. Communion songs are led by two volunteer singer/guitar players. This

service has attracted a number of new people, especially young families, since it began

in May 2018. Duration is about 45-50 minutes. Typical attendance is 90-100.

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11:00am: a traditional BAS Eucharistic service. Music is led by the chancel choir and

organ. On a fifth Sunday, there is Morning Prayer instead. This service runs about an

hour and a quarter. Typical attendance is 80–90.

During the summer months, the 9:30 and 11:00

am services are combined in a 10:00 Family

Eucharist format with a shorter liturgy.

Advent and Christmas

Evensong, led by the choir, is usually held on the

first Sunday of Advent. There is a candlelit Taizé

service one weeknight in Advent. This service is

led by clergy and lay volunteers and offers prayer,

reflection, and short addresses on appropriate

themes.

There are three services held each Christmas

Eve. The first which is primarily targeted to

children is at 4:30 p.m. with two others at 7:00

p.m. and 10 p.m. All have communion.

There is one service held at 10:00 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Easter & Holy Week

Services are held Palm Sunday with a procession. On the Tuesday of Holy Week there

is a “Way of the Cross” service. An evening Maundy Thursday service includes the

traditional stripping of the altar. There is one Good Friday service.

Easter Sunday is celebrated with three services at the regular times.

Music

The (paid) music director/organist leads the chancel choir, which rehearses each

Thursday evening. They sing an anthem at the 11:00am service, and present a concert

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of choral and organ music each spring. An assistant organist is on hand to play the

chancel organ or piano as needed. On special occasions throughout the year the choir

is joined by a guest instrumentalist, such as a trumpeter. The choir takes a break in

July and August.

Other aspects of worship

A team of lay people assist in the

Prayers of the People, as well as

administering communion.

There is a Biblical Storytellers team, who

present the gospel every couple of months.

This will be offered at 9:30 and 11:00 am in

the coming year.

A Blessing of the Animals service has been

held in the parish hall each October.

MUTUAL SUPPORT & FELLOWSHIP

There are many active groups in the parish, which not only offer support and fellowship

to the members of that group but to the congregation as a whole. Not all are described

here.

For the last two years, a Welcome Back celebration has been held in mid-September,

replacing the annual parish picnic that was previously

held each June. The fall “back to church” party takes

place on the church grounds, either between the 9:30

and 11:00am services or following a combined 10:00am

Sunday worship. In addition to food, there were family

activities, games, and a bouncy castle for the children.

A Newcomers’ Welcoming ministry has been present at

All Saints in various forms over the past many years,

ensuring that those new to the parish are quickly welcomed. Newcomers are welcomed

from the lectern each Sunday in the opening call to attention, the prayers of the people,

and the announcements. Pew cards are available for newcomers to take or fill out for

more information. Periodically we hold sessions for newcomers to All Saints not only to

welcome them, but to introduce them to the liturgy, routine and rites at our church. An

evening get-together, which includes a meal, is a time of welcome and fellowship.

These evenings are planned as the demand and numbers of newcomers warrant

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holding the event. Any newcomer who completes a pew card receives a follow-up

phone call.

St. Margaret’s Guild (akin to the

traditional ACW) has a very active

membership and includes women of all

ages. Although engaged in many

different activities, each year they

organize the church bazaar, which is

typically the biggest fundraiser of the

year.

There is also an active men’s group of 51

members, which meets seven times a year for

breakfast and a time of fellowship. There are

guest speakers who present on a wide range

of topics. They also lead an annual drive,

“Staying Warm Together,” which has donated

warm clothing items to seven community

service shelter agencies.

With the addition of a third service and

change of service times, we are still seeking the best way to reboot participation in the

coffee hour/time of fellowship that takes place weekly in between the 9:30am and

11:00am services.

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OUTREACH & EVANGELISM

Parish leaders engaged in a 2015 workshop to develop a list of values to be used as

guideposts for being the hands of feet of Jesus in the wider community. Seven Christ-

like values were agreed upon with the following definitions:

Acceptance – favourable reception or belief in someone or something

Compassion – deep awareness of the suffering of others coupled with the intent

to relieve it

Faith – assured and passionate belief in God

Generosity – liberality in giving, or willingness to give

Integrity – being true to our Christian values and principles

Love – a strong desire for the good and wellbeing of another

Respect – an attitude that reflects the dignity of others

Thereafter and keeping these values in mind, All Saints’ convened two congregational

meetings to learn about current community needs that could be addressed through

further congregational and collaborative outreach programming. This meeting was in

collaboration with Community Public Health, Social Services and Mental Health

professionals. As a result, deliberate thought and direction assisted in the outreach

efforts of the parish. The main focus areas are food security, mental health care,

refugee sponsorship and the ongoing TRC process.

Food security

All Saints’ offers a twice weekly Food Bank supported by parishioner volunteers and

donations. In 2018 it served 377 adult & children combined, and as of July 2019,

numbers were trending noticeably higher. A 2019 Vestry motion was passed that

committed parishioners to more intentional support of the food bank and possibilities

for extended outreach in that area.

Annually, All Saints packages and distributes Christmas food hampers and grocery

vouchers to over 200 registered families. Families with children receive gifts, clothing,

and treats through a Christmas Tree Gift Tag program.

Mental health

Since the initial meeting with outside agencies in 2016, parish staff and key volunteers

have received mental health first-aid training, which equips trained parishioners to

ensure newcomers and visitors with special needs have a positive and welcoming

experience in the parish. Participants in the training also examined ways to address

social isolation concerns existing within the area known as Dundas St W. corridor and

assist in developing effective empowerment strategies for low income families.

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Refugee sponsorship

In 2016, in partnership with four other Durham Region churches, All Saints’ formed a

group called “ROAD” (Refugee Outreach by Anglicans Durham) and in May 2017

welcomed a three-generation, seven-member Syrian family to Whitby. In 2018, “ROAD”

then became “ROAD2” sponsoring the existing family’s daughter, son-in-law and their

two grandchildren, who arrived in Canada in October of this year.

TRC and Indigenous rights advocacy

For the last two years, All Saints’ supported an Indigenous program named “Northern

Connections”. During Lent 2017 & 2018, the parish collected & shipped 130 individual

“layettes” (boxes of baby and new Mom care items) and shipped 44 cubic ft. of

children’s clothing to the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry Mishamikoweesh.

At Vestry 2019, there was a commitment to continue current “Northern Connections”

program and to support the Pikangikum Water

Project.

In 2016, a land acknowledgement marker was

installed and blessed in a smudging ceremony

at the front of the church building and an eagle

feather in a handcrafted “bed” remains on

display beside the pulpit as a reminder to our

commitment on Indigenous justice issues. The

ongoing TRC process is upheld in our weekly

intercessions.

All Saints’ will continue with community service agencies, brother and sister parishes,

and government and community partners to support and grow our missional

programming. We are confident in knowing that All Saints’ can and will respond to what

God is calling us to do and be, not just for those within our parish family, but also for

those outside our building walls and those who enter in seeking the love of Christ.

CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH

All Saints’ undertook an NCD parish survey in

January 2013 and again in May 2014, and results

showed many strong, healthy indicators of parish life

(with gift-based ministry scoring highest). In 2013, All

Saints’ weakest NCD-identified area was “passionate

spirituality.” The committee launched a series of

personal and group activities to help grow individual

readiness to live out our faith with enthusiasm and

be willing to share that experience with others. All

factors grew between surveys. All Saints improved

its standing in “passionate spirituality” and the new

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area of concern was identified as “needs-oriented evangelism.”

Recent outreach and evangelism forays have pushed us as a parish to deepen our

relationship with those who do not yet know Jesus Christ. Timing may be right to

conduct a third NCD survey to gauge the parish’s growth over the past five years.

A FINAL WORD

We thank you for the time you have spent in

prayer and discernment and learning about our

parish life, our ministry objectives, and our

hopes for the future.

We are a Christ-centred community that seeks

to share the message of God’s love and put our

faith into action in our everyday lives. We are

blessed with a long history and a depth of

tradition, and we strive to be fresh, responsive,

and forward-thinking in our relationship with

God and in our care for others. Our future

Incumbent will be called to share those goals

with us.

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Appendix 1: Physical Resources

1.1 Condition of the buildings

As part of the Dalton-directed rebuild after the 2009 fire, All Saints’ was restored to

meet current code requirements and upgraded to a wet and dry fire suppression

system, emergency lighting and a state-of-the-art fire detection system. It was

completely rewired with a new breaker panel and a new heating system was

installed. The chancel area was extended and all furnishings in the chancel,

including the choir pews and the organ console are now portable. There is a state-

of-the art high quality sound system, and the organ was upgraded to a refurbished

Casavant with 1,744 pipes and additional digital stops as allowed by limitations of

space.

The worship space (original building) was most recently inspected in 2016. The

inspector’s report stated, “The overall structural condition is satisfactory.

Maintenance has been adequate. No major structural deficiencies were noted.”

The inspector commented that the air conditioning unit in the office wing may need

replacing in relatively near future, and the flat roof over the ground floor meeting

room will likely require attention in a similar time frame. The main boiler was

replaced in 2016 as was the furnace in the office wing. The exterior lighting has

been upgraded, and there is a video monitoring system for entry to the office wing

and security cameras positioned around the church.

1.2 Future property plans

In 2018 the parish received a $202,000 Our Faith Our Hope: Adaptive Reuse grant

from the Diocese of Toronto to undertake specific projects, re-roofing the hall and

office wing, waterproofing the hall basement, (these projects were completed in

2018 and 2019), replacing the hall windows, and constructing a fire exit at the

southwest corner of the hall basement as required by the current fire code (this

project should be complete by early 2020). We would also like to install an

elevator to improve accessibility as funds permit.

There is potential to create a community garden or additional parking in the

grassed square adjacent to the office wing, and this is under consideration.

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Appendix 2: Financial Resources

2.1 Sources of income

Rental income decreased in 2018 due to the termination of the lease of a nursery

school using the basement. This was unfortunately necessary due to foundation

repairs and the requirement to install a fire exit. Once both these projects are

completed, there is potential to increase our rental income. The parish obtained a

grant from the Diocese to pay for both these projects.

There is a Preservation Fund which is designated for repairs and improvements to

the building and it currently stands at $87,000. A Capital Campaign was launched

in the spring of 2019 with the goal of raising $150,000 for building improvements to

increase accessibility. First results have been somewhat disappointing with

pledges of only $39,000 to date.

Each year we run a successful Stewardship Campaign and Parish Relay.

Commencing 2017, All Saints’ introduced "Joyful Giving Fall Season Campaign"

under the theme “Making a Difference Together as Faithful Stewards”. The

campaign continues to be an annual undertaking and continues to successfully

yield increased levels of financial contributions from the congregation.

2.2 2019 Annual budget

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH BUDGET 2019 Budget

2019 Income Collections

Open Giving & Other Gifts

45,000.00 Conservative based on 2018 Actual of $52k

Auto Debit/Envelope Givings

323,000.00 Decrease of $14.5k from 2018. Pledged giving has increased but several generous donors died in 2018.

Total Collections

368,000.00

Rental

AA Rentals

5,460.00 Based on 2018 Actuals

Other Rental

2,000.00 Based on 2018 Actuals

Total Rental

7,460.00

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Other Revenue

Funeral Hospitality

850.00 Based on 2018 Actuals

Interest & Other Income

1,000.00 Maintain at 2018 Level

Fundraising/Bazaar

18,000.00 Based on 2017 & 2018 Actuals

Total Other Revenue

19,850.00

RRF Dividend Income 20,000.00 Based on 2018 Actuals

Portion of Diocesan Grant Deferred from 2018

10,000.00

Total Income

425,310.00

Budget

2019

Expenses Worship

Music 3,200.00 Based on 2018 Actuals + $300

Music tuning 1,300.00 Based on 2018 Actual + $300

Liturgical Supplies 2,200.00 Based on 2018 Actuals + $200

Chancel Supplies 1,800.00 Based on 2018 Actuals + $200

Total Worship

8,500.00

Administrative

Audit fees 10,500.00 Estimated Based on 2018 Actuals

Misc. Administrative Expense 300.00 Reduced Based on 2018 Actuals

Photocopier 5,700.00 Reduced based on new lease for non-profits.

Office supplies 2,200.00 Based on 2018 Actuals + $200

Postage 1,300.00 Estimated Based on 2018 Actuals

Office Equipment Contingency

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500.00

Telephone 8,500.00 Based on 2018 Actuals minus Curate's phone

Internet Charges 2,300.00 Based on 2018 Actuals + $200

Website 200.00 Contingency

Bank Charges 1,200.00 Based on 2018 Actuals +$100

Total Administration Expenses

32,700.00

Personnel

Payroll expenses 13,000.00 Reflects actual costs for 2019

Clergy

136,000.00

Reflects 4 Month salary for Curate +2.2% salary Increase and provision for Assistant Priest May -Dec

Non-clergy 92,800.00 Reflects 2.2% increase per Diocesan Memo

W.S.I.B 700.00 Actual Premium Cost.

Total Personnel Sub Total 242,500.00

Property

Insurance 14,930.00 Actual Premium + Brokerage Fee

Maintenance supplies 1,300.00 Maintain at 2018 Level

Property maintenance 15,000.00 Increased by $1000 to reflect possible future repairs

Utilities 18,500.00 Reflects 2018 actual + 5% increase

Total Property 49,730.00

Synod Allotment and Synod Attendance

72,700.00 Reflects New Assessment for 2019

Lay Ministry Training / Support 800.00 Based on 2018 Expenses

New Ministry Initiative Expense 1,000.00 Maintained and includes cost of video project 2019

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Total Other Ministries 1,800.00

Stewardship Education/Newcomer Ministry

1,250.00 Newcomer Ministry and volunteer event

Total Membership

1,250.00

Faith Development/Evangelism - Donation will cover expenses

Youth Ministry and Sunday School 800.00 Maintain at 2018 Level per budget request

Total Learning

800.00

Sunday Hospitality 900.00 Decreased based on 2018 Expenses

Special Occasions 600.00 Decreased based on 2018 Expenses

Funeral Reception 500.00 Based on 2018 Actuals

Parish training 1,000.00 Increased by $500 to include food handling certification

Other 250.00 Maintain 2018 level

Fellowship 750.00 Reduced based on 2018 Actuals

Fundraising 4,400.00 Reflects 2018 Expenses

Card Ministry 200.00 Reduced based on 2018 Actuals

Total Fellowship

8,600.00

Outreach Faithworks No budget requested. Same as 2018

Outreach 3,500.00 Maintain 2018 level

Clergy Discretionary 1,200.00 Requested budget. Based on 2018 expenditures

Other Ministries 400.00 Reduced based on 2018 expenditures

Total Outreach 5,100.00

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Total Expenses

423,680.00

Net Surplus(Deficit) 1,630.00

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Appendix 3: Looking outward

3.1 Population and demographics

The population of the Town of Whitby is at 137,733, which is an increase of 12.8%

over the past 8 years. The Province of Ontario has proposed a mandate for cities

and towns within the GTA to increase their population significantly over the next 10

years; Whitby’s population is forecasted to grow to 152,300 by 2023. With this

forecasted growth, Whitby will be the second highest populated city/town in

Durham Region.

Statistics:

Total population 15 and over: 110,267

Population 15 and over without income: 5,555

Population 15 and over with income: 104,713

Median 2019 total income: $44,939

Average 2019 total income: $60,105

Total number of households; 46,894

Median household income; $116,134

Average household income; $132,491

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The Town of Whitby is predominately comprised of Caucasian residents, with a

growing number of visible minorities. While there is a great deal of new growth to

Whitby, there is a large population of residents, especially within the parish

boundaries, that have lived in Whitby for over 50 years. Many of these residents

are parishioners of All Saints; however, with all the new growth in Whitby we are

seeing an increase in attendance of new families, many of whom fit into the lower

age demographic. As Whitby becomes more diverse, this is reflected in the

composition of our parish family.

Much of the projected growth for Whitby will come in the expansion of housing

development in the west end of Whitby at Lakeridge Road, which is the Diocesan

boundary for All Saints. This expansion will be between Country Lane and Hwy 412

from Dundas to Taunton and represents a significant growth opportunity for All

Saints. There is presently no Anglican parish in the community of Ajax immediately

to the west.