The congregation unanimously approved the 2013 budget as proposed by the Church Council at the annual budget meeting, January 27. Elinor Redmond, co-chair of the Council and Chair of the Budget Committee, presented the summary: last year, our members approved the 2012 budget with a projected deficit of $26,000 but actually finished the year with a deficit of only $6,000, covered by cash reserves. Cost containment and additional gifts from our members made this possible. The 2013 budget anticipates no deficit, though recognizing, as Elinor said, this is a year of transition with many unknowns particularly about the progress of the Search Committee and when we’ll again have a settled Senior Minister in place.
Copies of the budget are available in the church office and around the building. Thanks, as always, to Cyndi Alden, our Business Manager, who faithfully guides the budget throughout the year.