The Stewardship/Finance Committee is a combination committee which meets approximately monthly. Some on the committee focus on the stewardship aspect and others on the financial aspect. In meeting together they are able to coordinate their efforts and advice to the Chapter.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee works in conjunction with the Dean to educate parishioners about the task of individual stewardship in Christian life through members' commitments of service and financial resources to further All Saints' mission. The committee develops communications (e.g., newsletter articles, bulletin notices) to explain and engage parishioners in the process of annual pledging to the All Saints' community. The committee also shepherds the annual pledge process by preparing pledge cards and letters to parishioners and undertaking the organization of the annual Time &Talent Faire to familiarize parishioners, new and old, with programs and services carried out to accomplish the Cathedral's mission and to encourage greater participation in our many ministries.
Finance
With the guidance of the Cathedral Treasurer, the Finance Committee reviews and analyzes the monthly financial statements received from the accountants and makes recommendations to the Chapter as the year progresses, particularly when adjustments are necessary or extraordinary expenses arise. The committee regularly brainstorms about other financial issues and makes recommendations to the Chapter for its consideration. One of its main jobs is to draft a proposed budget for Chapter's consideration and ultimate approval for the following year. This process takes several months. The proposed budget is drafted after seeking requests from the many committees and groups which carry on the Cathedral's ministries and considering past expense history, anticipated increases in insurance, pension, and cost of living; and other expenses necessary to maintaining the Cathedral's facilities and life.