Keeping You in the Loop:
A Planning & Financial Update 




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As we prepare to move into the summer months, I wanted to share with you updates both about our on-going planning process and about Trinity's financial status at this point in the year.

Since our Planning Extravaganza on April 24, each of five volunteer Core Teams has met at least once, and they are working on taking anywhere from three to six ideas or goals in each area that we focused on at the Extravaganza and putting them into a three year plan.

The Core Teams will forward their plans to the Vestry by the end of June, and then the Vestry will be working over the remainder of the summer to integrate these five plans into a single three year action plan for the congregation.  

As part of Celebration Sunday on September 12, we will be presenting that finalized plan to the congregation as we celebrate the life of our community and kick-off a new season of ministry together. 

I want to emphasize that once this plan is finalized, there will be PLENTY of opportunities for you to plug into new ministries and to contribute toward making the elements of the plan a reality.  On Celebration Sunday, we will be inviting you to connect with the area of ministry that interests you the most.  We're excited about this process, and the energy that so many are contributing to it. 

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In terms of the church's financial life, I wanted to share with you an update on where we are as of the end of April.

Pledged Income Received as of April 30:  $387,083
          Pledged Income Expected as of April 30: $347,790


Total Income Received as of April 30:  $462,318
Total Expenses as of April 30:  $316,087

Income Over Expenses as of April 30: $146,231

As you can see, our current financial position is positive, with income running well ahead of expenses.   This picture usually begins to change as we move into late summer and early fall, primarily because we typically receive large amounts of income at the beginning and the end of the year, so the middle part of the year often sees expenses begin to exceed income.  Balance is usually restored by year end.   I will remind you that we adopted a balanced budget for 2016 of $898,301.

I do want to note that, as of now, we have not hit our pledge target for 2016.  We currently have pledges totaling $713,045, almost $11,000 under our pledge target of $723,951.   If you have not yet pledged for 2016, please do so by clicking here.

Also, did you know that you can give online -- and also review your giving statement online whenever you wish?  You can sign into online giving by clicking here.

Thank you for being a part of the Trinity community, and for helping us be Christ's hands and heart in the world.

Peace,

MatthewSignatureGenuine  
Trinity Church in Menlo Park | 650-326-2083 | communications@trinitymenlopark.org | http://www.trinitymenlopark.org
330 Ravenswood Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025