Thanks to generous pledges of financial support from this congregation for this project, the Vestry on Tuesday authorized the construction of New Foundations of Faith. Work will begin on Monday, June 14, with the first stage covering the site work and foundations. Details of how this affects us will be regularly communicated.

With this decision, Christ & Holy Trinity moves forward in our almost 6-year quest to construct the facilities that shall grow and expand our ministry. Thanks be to God, and thanks be for the prayers, hard work and sacrificial giving making this dream possible.

This decision was made possible due to a significant response in recent weeks to the Matching Gift of April 9th. The matching contribution now stands at $311,325 leaving $88,675 to be found to take full advantage of this magnificent gift. (Additional pledges are very much needed to reduce risk, finance costs and to provide furnishings).

We know that some will stretch their payments over time. This means we need to obtain short term financing to cover construction costs incurred in 2010 and early 2011- a financing approach preferable to other options considered. We project a need to draw on a line of credit beginning in late 2010. As pledges are received in a timely fashion, the need for a line of credit is reduced. In order to secure a line of credit from a commercial bank, an affirmative expression of support from the congregation is required by the Canons and By-laws of the Church necessitating a Special Parish Meeting.

In order that as many persons attend as possible, this Special Parish Meeting is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 16, at 9:15 in the Parish Hall. This is a Sunday of two services: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. when the junior choirs will present their cantata: Adam-in-Eden. As the choristers rehearse, the Special Meeting will be convened at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall concluding well before 10:00 a.m.

We hope you will join us for this Special Parish Meeting and for worship on the 16th. Should you have questions, please be in touch with one of the Wardens or a member of the Vestry.

Faithfully,

John Branson, Rector