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Interim Moderator

Reverend Doug Cameron

427 Lafontaine Street

Wallaceburg, ON

N8A 4J3

519-350-1008

[email protected]

Congregational Profile 2017

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

129 Simcoe Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1L8

mailto:[email protected]

2 St. Andrew’s Amherstburg, 17-08-31

Dear Candidate,

The St. Andrew’s – Amherstburg Search Committee welcomes your interest in our

ministry, and encourages you to consider more deeply a call to lead our congregation as

full time Minister of Word and Sacrament. St. Andrew’s has a long history, 189 years, of

service to the congregation and the historic community in which it resides.

We are looking, at this pivotal time, for a spiritual leader that can forward the

ministries of St. Andrew’s and continue the development of the congregation’s growth in

Christ’s way.

Amherstburg is a small, historic community that is finding a revitalized identity and

St. Andrew’s – Amherstburg is looking to renew its Mission in the immediate and global

community. We invite you to open yourself to the Holy Spirit’s inspiration as you read the

profile and see if God has placed a call on your heart to serve with our congregation.

All inquiries and applications should be directed towards Reverend Doug Cameron,

Interim Moderator.

In Christ’s service,

Rev. Douglas Cameron, Interim Moderator

The St. Andrew’s Search Committee:

Pamela Badiuk, Margaret Hawkins, Phil Kasurak, Doris Kepran

Kathleen Knott, John McDonald, Kathy Parks, Dennis White and Charles

Wilson

From the Search Committee


Community

Located in the beautiful historic town of Amherstburg Ontario, St. Andrew's is a charming

church whose congregation dates back over 189 years to its founding in 1828. The current

sanctuary itself dates from 1846.

Amherstburg is on the Detroit River 27 kilometers south of Windsor, with an attractive view of

Lake Erie and ocean going vessels plying the St. Lawrence Seaway. The town has several

churches, many restaurants, and abundant recreational areas, including the magnificent King’s

Navy Yard Park on the river and the Holiday Beach Conservation area on Lake Erie. Its

military history, as reflected by Fort Malden, a national historic site, predates the War of 1812

and it was a prominent terminal in the Underground Railway, as documented by the Freedom

Museum. It is the site of several annual festivals and celebrations and has received numerous

awards for its horticultural assets. Please visit www.amherstburg.ca for further information on

our community.

While Amherstburg is known as a very safe community, it is not without some challenges,

such as retention of youth in the community. There are significant opportunities for ministry

in our community as it evolves from dominant manufacturing to a bedroom and retirement

community. There is a strong tourism component and a high school in the core.


Community (continued)

Education:

Amherstburg is home to five elementary schools, including one which has started a French

Immersion program and one which is a French language school. The town also has a public

high school, which is scheduled to be re-built. The city of Windsor is home to the University

of Windsor and St. Clair Colllege.

Greater Essex County District School Board – see: https://www.publicboard.ca/

The University of Windsor – see: http://www.uwindsor.ca/

St. Clair College – located in Windsor and Chatham, see: http://www.stclaircollege.ca/

Culture and Recreation:

Amherstburg boasts several festivals throughout the year including Rivertown Lights, The

Harvest Festival, Art by the River, Military Heritage Days, Amherstburg “Gone Car Crazy”

and Ice Cream Festival/Canada Day Celebrations. The town is home to the Libro Arena and

Sports Complex. Amherstburg is a short drive to Detroit, Michigan which is host to major

league sports teams, world class concerts as well as many galleries and museums.

https://www.publicboard.ca/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.uwindsor.ca/

http://www.stclaircollege.ca/


Worship Life

Our worship largely takes the form of a traditional Presbyterian service, with significant

musical variety. Services are subtly supported with electronic amplification and projection.

The congregation is known for being exceptionally warm, friendly and welcoming; Sunday

service is traditionally followed by a coffee hour.

Music plays a vital role in our church life. Our choir, under the very capable leadership of our

accomplished and gifted musical director and supported by a very talented percussionist,

presents a variety of traditional, modern and eclectic music. The sanctuary boasts both a

vintage pipe organ and a magnificent grand piano.

We have been attempting to foster necessary growth while retaining the format that our

members have come to cherish. We believe that a mixture of respect for our evolutionary path,

a positive message from the pulpit, the variety of our accomplished musical program and our

outreach into the community would accomplish these goals.


A Sample Bulletin

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP August 6, 2017 10:30 a.m.

Guest minister: Rev. Doug Cameron *Please stand as you are able. * CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; P: Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. L: Let us come before Him with Thanksgiving P: And extol Him with music and song. L: Come let us bow down in worship, P: Let us kneel before the LORD our maker; L: for He is our God P: and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. *HYMN OF PRAISE 814 Morning Has Broken

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYERS OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE LORD’S PRAYER (SUNG): #831

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE [KATHLEEN K.] SHOUT TO THE LORD

HYMN 328 This Is My Father’s World (vs 1)

CHILDREN’S TIME HYMN 328 This Is My Father’s World (vs 2,3)

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY #79 * OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE—PSALM 19; COLOSSIANS 3:15-17 SERMON A YARDSTICK OR A VOICE? *HYMN OF RESPONSE 407 Praise My Soul The King Of heaven

BENEDICTION AND CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE “Ashokan Farewell” _______________________________________

Visiting? Please sign our guestbook. We appreciate your attending with us today. *****

Our Church School formally begins anew Sept. 17.

Boarding Home visiting, Thursdays 2:30 p.m.

Exercise classes Mon., Wed., and Fri. 9 a.m. Come, get fit, meet friends and help the Food Bank!

Prayer Chain: For your prayer requests please contact Kathleen

Knott: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Pastoral Care

Our congregation requires care and counsel

both for our attending congregation and for

our long standing members and adherents who

are unable to attend on a weekly basis. We

consider pastoral care to be a fundamental

activity and are looking for leadership and

dialogue as we re-evaluate its delivery to the

members of our congregation.

Pastoral Care

St. Andrews ministers to the Village Lodge, which is

a Boarding House Ministry, and a worship service is

held monthly at Richmond Terrace Retirement

Home. A very active Prayer Chain continues to

provide support at the request of members of the

congregation and community.

Many of our members are involved in community

and service organizations benefitting Amherstburg

residents and others well beyond the boundaries of

the church.

Embracing and expressing our love for God

~ through prayer, sacraments, hospitality, outreach and service to all

The Village Lodge

Mission


For example, during the 2016 Olympics, the

children participated in their very own Olympic

activities with a corresponding lesson from the

Bible. Our Sunday School students also present

skits and pageants, often involving many adults

from the congregation as well. We are looking

forward to growing our Sunday School and offering

a youth group in the future. In the past, Bible

Studies, Alpha Programs and Women’s Retreats

have been successfully supported and their

restoration would be most desirable.

At St. Andrews, both Sunday School and Nursery are

provided during our weekly church service. While the

number of participants may be modest, our Sunday

School coordinator delivers a vibrant, relevant

curriculum to the children. They learn and grow in their

spirituality while being engaged in creative and fun

activities.

Christian Education and Youth Ministries

Our Minister and Kirk Session have been active in Presbytery and General Assembly and we

intend to continue this.

Involvement in the Denomination

Administration and Stewardship of Financial Resources

As with many churches, the continued care and maintenance of our church and congregation

can present significant financial challenges. Our Treasurer is a member of our congregation

and a professional accountant. It is hoped that the candidate will have a positive influence in

this area.


Goals and Objectives

Following the appointment of a minister, among the first priorities will be to review the goals

and objectives by the Session and Minister.

Presently these include:

Continuing to offer inclusive and engaging worship services accompanied with

opportunities for socialization

To give support, assurance and comfort to our current congregation through services,

functions, and counseling;

Maintain the church structure and property in good repair for the foreseeable future;

Continue to support external agencies, such as the Boarding House Ministry,

Richmond Senior Residence, the Food Bank and Mission

Manage available resources in a manner that secures our future.


Along with the Session and the Board, the St Andrews Action Committee and other

volunteers, co-ordinate the following fundraisers: rummage sales, bake sales, spaghetti,

turkey and chicken dinners, are held throughout the year to support the work of the church.

There are also many pot luck luncheons as well as a Good Friday Breakfast.

Rummage/bake sales are held in the spring and fall. These latter events also provide

essential items at very reasonable cost to the disadvantaged in our community. Various lay

organizations and community groups use the church throughout the week.

The choir participates in the weekly service and other church events including funerals and

the Christmas Cantata/Concert.

Longstanding ministers of the recent past include Rev. Elizabeth Jobb, the pastor for 11 years

from 2002 until her retirement in 2013. Her predecessor, Rev. John Burkhart, served for 37

years from 1964 to 2001. The longevity of their service speaks to the stability & character of

our congregation.

Congregational Life and Organizations within the Church


In addition to our General Fund ($27,000), there is a Memorial Fund ($26,000), a Manse

Fund ($130,000), a Building Maintenance Fund ($26,000--with income from an estate trust

fund of approximately $10,000 per year) and a Reserve Fund ($150,000).

The sanctuary dates to 1846 and is on the municipal

register of heritage properties. It is a well maintained,

traditional white frame structure, with beautiful stained

glass windows, oak pews, abundant natural light and

excellent acoustics. It is outfitted with air conditioning.

It is also equipped with a sound and video projection

system and is wired for computer interface and internet

access via Wi-Fi, much of which is used during services.

Chair lifts to the sanctuary and the CEB provide

handicap accessibility.

Finances

Property

The Christian Education addition was

constructed in 1958. This wing consists of

the minister’s private office on ground level,

a large auditorium/gymnasium with a full

kitchen and a stage on the upper level,

Sunday School, storage and other rooms on

the lower level.

St. Andrew’s 1910


CONGREGATIONAL PROFILE FORM

See the Instruction Guide for completing this form Use one form for each church in a multiple-point charge

Date: August 31, 2017

Name of Church: St. Andrew's

Address: 129 Simcoe Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 1L8

Year Congregation Organized: 1828 Telephone: 519 - 736 - 4972

Website: standrews-amherstburg.com

CHURCH INFORMATION

Average Weekly Attendance:at Sunday Worship: 52

Other Services (Describe): Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Richmond Terrace Nursing Home (once a month),

McGregor Boarding House Mission Weekly)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Age Group Enrollment Curriculum Used No. of Teachers

3 - 14 8 On line resources 3 - 4

17 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENT for last year (Give year) 2016

Income from Expenses Offerings/Gifts $ 81,262.60 Operating Expenses $ 96,563.42

Investments $ 5,569.18 Debt Payment $

Rentals $ Benevolences $ 12,131.50

(Presbyterian Sharing, Synod, Presbytery, WMS, PWS&D) Other $ 22,452.50 Other $

Total Income $ 109,284.28 Total Expenses $ 108,694.92

APPROVED BUDGET for the current year $ 115,430.00

“PRESBYTERIANS SHARING…” ALLOCATION for current year Requested $ 10,833.00

** will review in November ** Accepted $ 3,500.00

Interim Moderator: Rev. Doug Cameron Address 427 Lafontaine Street, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4J3

Telephone 519 - 350 - 1008 E-Mail [email protected]

At Church School: 10

The Presbyterian Church in Canada Ministry and Church Vocations

50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 Telephone: 416-441-1111 or 1-800-619-7301

www.presbyterian.ca


CONGREGATION AND COMMUNITY

Type of Congregation Self - Supporting

Type of Community Town

Congregation Community

Size Now 5 Years Ago Now 5 Years Ago Active Members 173 206 Total Population 21936 21556 Radius of area in Kilometers 14 14 Total number of churches in this area 14 14 Presbyterian Churches in this area 1 1

Congregation Community

Age (Estimate) Now 5 Years Ago Now 0-5 Years % 2 % 4.7 % 6-14 Years 9.2 % 9 % 11.5 % 15 – 24 Years 5.8 % 4 % 12.6 % 25 – 44 Years 10.4 % 10 % 21.7 % 45 – 64 Years 21.4 % 20 % 31.3 %

65 + Years 53.2 % 55 % 18.1 %

Living Patterns Adult(s) with at least one child 2.3 % %

Single Persons 31.8 % 22.5 %

Two or more adults 65.9 % 77.5 %

Housing Patterns Apartments 8.7 % 9.6 %

Private homes 87.3 % 90.4 %

Total number of households 99 8520

Other (Explain) Nursing Homes 4.0% %

OCCUPATIONS WITHIN THE CONGREGATION

Now 5 Years Ago Clerical/Secretarial % 0 %

College/University Students 4.6 % 3 %

Elementary/Secondary Students 9.8 % 12 %

Farmers 1.7 % 0.5 %

Homemakers 2.3 % 0.5 %

Professional/Business 23.1 % 29.5 %

Retired 48.6 % 54 %

Technicians 2.3 % .05 %

Unemployed 0.6 % 0 %

Other 6.9 % 0 %


PASTORAL SKILLS AND INTEREST INVENTORY

What are the pastoral skills especially needed in the ministry and program of your church? Rank in order of priority from 1 to 18. ****See comments at bottom****

1 Leading Worship and Preaching (Planning and conducting worship services)

2 Pastoral Care (On a regular basis) - Counselling

3 (a) Personal and Spiritual Development (Providing resources and guidance for people's devotional life, and for prayer groups, retreats and other small group experiences)

3 (b) Leadership Development (Planning for and sharing in the training of leaders for the church's program)

3 (c) Equipping Church Members (For integrating Christian faith with life)

3 (d) Program Development (Establishing goals, and organizing programs in church and community)

7 Christian Education (Writing or selecting appropriate curricula for the educational ministry, and planning activities for groups of all ages)

8 Crisis Visiting (Serving people at times of illness, death, trauma, family crisis, job loss)

9 Work with Seniors

10 Administration (Managing the affairs of the congregation and other organizations)

11 Work with Youth

12 Stewardship (Faithful use of our time, gifts and money in response to the generosity of God in Christ)

13 Denominational Service (Sharing in the work of all the courts of the church)

14 Evangelism (Relating the gospel to people outside the church and helping the congregation to do the same)

15 Inter-Church Co-operation (Working in inter-denominational programs and activities)

16 Home Visiting (On a regular basis)

17 Community Leadership (In areas like drug problems, schools, community organizations)

18 Mission Outreach (Evangelism and social justice in the community, the country, and the world)

Note 1. Pastoral Care or Counseling - our interpretation is that the minister is readily available to meet with member(s) of the congregation to discuss areas of interest or concerns of the member(s) - not formal licensed counseling. Note 2. The four items ranked as number 3 (instead of 3, 4, 5 and 6) were seen as inter-related and hard to separate. Note 3. Crisis Visiting - rank 8 - is seen as part of Pastoral Care


POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Minister Full-time or Part-time Full Time

PURPOSE/RESPONSIBILITIES/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

We are a congregation who celebrates worship in a traditional Presbyterian service. However, we see the church as

evolving and experiencing subtle change, that is, evolution as opposed to revolution. In fact, we see it as a way of

ensuring the ongoing witness of our congregation.

We are looking for a person who:

- first and foremost has the ability to preach – relating his or her knowledge of scripture and life’s experience to our daily

lives

- will establish regular working hours and will assist in producing our weekly bulletin

- has enthusiasm, is kind, and makes time for parishioners – involvement in church activities other than worship

- is able to work well with the session and board

- is willing to support our established music worship

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS What additional qualifications, if any, are essential in this position such as education, experience, certification

We are looking for someone who: - is capable of administrative work

- has fairly good understanding of current technologies and

- has an ability to establish and maintain a social media presence

Name Title Full or Part-Time

Matthew Kulbacki Music Director Part-Time

How long has the position been open? April 2017

By whom was the position last filled? Don Hill - Interim Minister Dec. 1, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2016

Current Address and Telephone C/O Ridgetown, Mount Zion, Box 1148 Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0

519-674-3487

Minister Dates Served List 3 additional previous ministers Joshua Kang Mar. 1, 2014 to Mar. 31, 2015

Elizabeth Jobb 2002 to 2013

John Burkhart 1964 to 2001


COMPENSATION Stipend or Salary

$ Annual cash stipend or salary (including travel allowance) - Commensurate with experience and PCC guidelines

$ Manse allowance - 1/2 of stipend

$ Utilities allowance - included in manse allowance

$ 600.00 Continuing Education allowance - Plus 2 weeks as per PCC

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Length of vacation 5 weeks

Profile-Congregational - Revised July-2016

Thank you for taking the time to consider our church and congregation.

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