Annual Members Meeting Documents
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A snapshot of 2025
Profit and Loss Statement
Our 2025 Budget was a deficit of $3,000.
Our actuals were a postive cash flow of $4,537.07!
For the first time since we moved to the Unity Campus, we ended the year in the black.
God is our Source through many channels.
We are steeped in gratitude for our Flow Keepers, our extraordinary donors and our venue rental income.
We bless the gifts. We bless the givers.
2026 Budget with actual income and expenses for 2025 and 2024
BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
CASH ANALYSIS
OPERATIONAL RESERVES
SPECIAL PROJECTS IN 2025
These will be presented for approval at the March 8th, 2026 Members' Meeting
Minutes – USCL 10th Annual Members Meeting 3/9/2025
Board of Trustees: President Chrissie Shearer, V. P. Jeff Benoit Treas. Jane Cloos, Secretary Jill Dening, Members at Large: Lucille Olson, Donnette Pinkerton, Janet Cortright Minister: Rev. Sharon Ketchum
All documents available online at https://www.unitylansing.org/members-section
In Person at 2395 Washington Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Zoom: Meeting ID: 177 417 886 Passcode: 601744
12:00 Meeting Called to Order by Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Opening Prayer Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Mission, Vision, and Core Values All Affirmed Together
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Craig Young to Approve Agenda
Second by Jill Dening
Explanation of Voting Methods Rev. Sharon Ketchum
In person raise hands for all voting. If joining virtually, raise hand next to face.
Any member can request we take a roll call vote at any time.
Scrutineers for counting of Zoom Hand Votes – Greg Dening
Scrutineers for in Person Voters – Karla Janing and Dan Maynard
Establish Quorum Secretary Jill Dening
- 39 Members in Person & 3 Members On-Line = 42 Total Members
Approval of 2024 Members Meeting Minutes
Minutes posted on website and not read aloud.
Motion by Lucille Olson to Approve Minutes
Second by David Otis
Membership Votes
Yes = 41 (includes 3 On-Line)
No = 1
Abstain = 0
Financial Report Treasurer Jane Cloos
- Presentation 2024 Financials, P&L, Balance Sheet, Actuals vs 2025 Budget
- Presentation on the 2025 Budget
Motion to Approve 2025 Budget by Greg Dening
Second by Grace Nicodemus
Membership Votes
Yes = 41 (includes 3 On-Line)
No = 0
Abstain = 1
Blessing the Ministry’s Gifts and Assets Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Acknowledgement of Board Service – Lucille Olson & Teresa Mulford
Acknowledgement of Completion of Service Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Election of Board of Trustees Members
Chair of Nominating Team presented the slate of nominees LuAnne Champion
Slate of Board Nominees 2025 running for 1st term (alphabetically): Tom Cody, Janet Cortright, Donnette Pinkerton
Each nominee stepped forward to say words of introduction.
Motion to Approve the 2025 Slate of Board Nominees by Lisa Haston
Second by Dan Maynard
Membership Votes
Yes = 41 (includes 3 On-Line)
No = 0
Abstain = 1
Election of Congregational Representative and Alternate to Nominating Team
Vote of Congregational Rep. & Alternate Rep.to Nominating Team. Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Members are encouraged to self-nominate.
Motion to Approve LuAnne Champion as the Congregational Representative and Greg Dening as the Alternative Representative by Dan Maynard
Second by Nancy Cody & David Otis
Membership Votes
Yes = 40 (includes 2 On-Line)
No = 0
Abstain = 2 (includes 1 On-Line)
Minister’s Report Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Old Business
There is no old business from the 2024 annual members meeting.
New Business
Reports – Q&A on Handouts:
- Event Rental Team Update Report Jill Dening
- Facilities Update Report Jerry Podany
- Review of Safety Plans (Tabled -Old Business ‘26) Donnette Pinkerton
New Business from the Floor?
- Danielle McMahon asked for considerations to be made by the Rental Team to remember that the Facilities Team is essential for the upkeep of our campus. She noted that without the volunteers who maintain our building and grounds, we would have paid individuals. Sharon noted that this would be a budgetary item and will be discussed by the board.
- Craig Young requested a Vegetable Garden be added to our “wish list.”
Closing Prayer Rev. Sharon Ketchum
1:08pm Motion to Adjourn by Greg Dening
Second by LuAnne Champion
Respectfully submitted by Jill Dening, Secretary
The 2026 Nominating Team, chaired by Greg Dening, Board Rep Chrissie Shearer, Congregation Rep LuAnne Champion and minister Rev. Sharon Ketchum,
presented a slate of nominees of Jeff Benoit and Jill Dening to fill two open seats on the Board of Trustees.
This slate was then adopted by the Board of Trustees. (Jeff and Jill abstained from voting.)
Jeff Benoit Vice President Email: Jeff Benoit 
This year, Jeff completes his first term on the Board of Trustees, serving as Vice President.
Jeff facilitates our administrative team as well as our Event Rental Team.
Under his leadership, our building has helped us become a great partner with other community organizations
as well as increasing our rental income stream to a prosperity level that eliminated any deficit in 2025 and created a positive cash flow.
Jill Dening Secretary Email Jill Dening
This year, Jill is completing her first term on the Board of Trustees, serving as Secretary.
Jill has been an active member of Unity since we were located on Marshall Street.
She has been active on a number of our ministry teams - Earthcare, Hospitality, Tech Team and more.
She brings wonderful skills with details and organization. She also works closely with Jeff Benoit on the Venue Rental Team