Resilience & Courage: Black History in St. Louis

Council Corner: Updates from the Regular Church Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 Informational Items: Update from Finance Ministry All committees and ministries with budget lines will receive their annual Budget Letter and Request form this week. They are due by July 31st . The offerings are down significantly prompting Financial Secretary Ken Fey to further examine, with congregational input, the reasons – more information to follow. Update from Physical Facilities Ministry Mudjacking work previously performed on the Preschool entrance sidewalks did not fully resolve the problem and will be addressed by the contractor. Work on the breaker boxes is proceeding but with some delays due to parts – the contractor is working with church and preschool schedules. Fall athletic field contract renewing and negotiating is in progress. Lamour to replace heating element in kitchen dishwasher once parts are available; Council requested a better understanding of cost savings on external contractors thanks to Lamour. Miscellaneous Updates Community Meal Grant submitted with notification expected by July 31 st ; we are now an established vendor with the State, should future grant opportunities arise. Kicked-off planning for September 13 th Celebration Sunday; anyone interested in assisting or volunteering, please contact Councilmember Melinda Borman. Looking Ahead – Items Upcoming in Next 1-2 Months Preparing for 2027 Budget cycle Form nominating committee for various committee/ministry positions. Prepare for possible renewal of Sexton’s house lease. Employee Manual update. Personnel working on formalizing a process for annual goal setting & performance reviews for employees. Discussion on possible donor recognition area. Upcoming Events – In an effort to better prepare for the various events and events within events, Council members use a more detailed calendar . We hope this tool also helps you better plan for Church activities. Looking Ahead – Possible Items for Council Conversation – August 16th Mayberry Bequest response discussion Church financial update  Opportunities for St. Lucas