Church Council President, Bob Davis, called the meeting to order at 12:40 pm.

Church Council Secretary, Jeff Nalle, confirmed that a quorum was present.

Rev. Ron Sebring opened the meeting with a prayer.

Approval of Minutes of the last Congregational Meeting: Bob Davis stated that last year’s Congregational meeting minutes are missing. He asked for comments regarding last year’s meeting minutes. There were none.

Church Council Chair’s Report: Bob Davis made the following report:

1. Bob commented on his satisfaction that young families are joining the church.

2. The church has new chairs and piano.

Nominating Committee Report: The Committee presented a slate of five candidates for the Church Council Member Class of 2009, and M/S/P unanimously to elect the following candidates:

Bob Benjamin, Diana Besemer, Bob Davis, Jeff Nalle, and John Oldham.

Report of the Ministries Evaluation Committee: Jay Miyazaki introduced a written report to the Congregation of the 2006 Northbrae ministries evaluation, which included a Congregational questionnaire and an advance (more commonly known as a retreat).

Ellen Graves summarized the outcome of the Advance. She said that the congregation considers the Education Program important. Community Outreach is also important to the congregation, but commitment is lacking. There is confusion about the meaning of the word "spiritual". She said that Children’s Education is well supported. There is an idea of a Coming of Age Program for children. Adult education is important, but commitment is lacking.

Violet Feinauer stated that the Church will be conducting a talent survey of members, and all will be contacted by phone.

Rev. Ron Sebring stated that the Advance gave the church a sense of direction. He commented that he believed the church needs 1) more leaders, 2) to explore the concept of "spirituality", and 3) outreach beyond the community.

Jay Miyazaki requested any comments on the proposed budget to include a sum of $12,000 to implement the 2007 programs recommended in the Ministries Evaluation Report. No comments were received.

Report of the Treasurer: John Oldham gave the Financial Report.

The church has a current budget deficit of $16,000. Pledges, donations, and fundraising are down. He proposes to make up the shortfall with increase in rentals during 2007. John Oldham requested any inputs to the proposed 2007 budget be forwarded to him before the Church Council adoption of the budget in March 2007.

Peggy Newgarden encouraged the Church members to bring fund-raising ideas to the church.

Report of the Focus Groups:

Violet Feinauer reported that Local Services and Global Concerns has developed a calendar of activities for next year and encouraged participation by the Church members and friends.

Merle Davis reported that Spirituality and Worship is making good progress.

Dennis Kuby commented that there is a lot of interest in the "Advanced Healthcare Directive" seminar.

Bob Davis commented that the Stewardship Committee has been doing a good job, and getting things done.

Report of the Memorial Wall Project:

John Oldham reported that a committee has been studying the Native Americans history and culture in conjunction with the effort to consider development of a Memorial Wall at the Church. He confirmed that the Memorial Wall is separate from the Capital Improvement Projects. John indicated that niches remain a part of the Memorial Wall project proposal.

The Church members were asked to read other reports in the Annual Reports for 2006.

A motion to adjourn was passed, and the meeting ended at 1:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Jeff Nalle, Secretary