June 2026 Vestry Digest

The Vestry is composed of 15 elected members of the church and several members who serve in an ex-officio capacity as Treasurers, Chancellors, and Recording Secretary.  The Rector chairs the meetings, and the other clergy and staff participate. If you would like more information or to see Vestry Minutes, please contact Pastor Manisha Dostert, Senior Associate Rector for Pastoral Administration.

Here are highlights of the June 2026 Vestry meeting:

 

• Bishop’s Visitation: Bishop Bonnie visited June 6–7, drawing ~600 attendees, 40 confirmations, and 4 baptisms.
• Community Outreach: Vacation Bible School welcomed 100 children, while the June “Second Saturday” set a record with 55 volunteers packing nearly 2,500 lunches.
• Year-to-Date Surplus: Despite a May deficit of $207,270, CCC maintains a cumulative surplus of $115,321 through May 31—the strongest spring financial position in recent years. The 2025 audited financials were officially approved.

• Columbarium Wall Repair: The Vestry approved up to $180K from Capital Campaign funds to repair the Columbarium Wall using Stoneleigh Masonry.

• Cranbrook Project Grant: Cranbrook Project finalized a $350K grant from the Erb Foundation for three years.  Additionally, Kurt Elling was announced as the featured singer for the 2026 Cranbrook Christmas Jazz concert.

• Artworks Installation in the Church Sanctuary: Rev. Danaher provided an update on two significant CCC art pieces—”The Beast” (a small gargoyle gifted to the church in the 1930s) and the Chagall Bible. Both pieces are scheduled to be installed in designated, viewable locations throughout the church by the end of summer.

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