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Annual Report

For Year 2005

The Whole Life Church

Of Religious Science

Fort Collins, Colorado

2005 Core Council

Larry Werth,RScP, President

Viveka von Rosen, Vice President

Tom Harvey, Treasurer

Rev. Cheri Jensen, Secretary

Barbara Bue, Vision Core

Linda Potter, OMC/EMC

Rev. Cheri Jensen, Minister

Greetings from Rev. Cheri

Dear Community,

Preparing for the Annual Meeting has been a delightful walk down memory lane. So much has taken place throughout 2005 that I am amazed, astonished, and deeply grateful for the adventure!

On a personal note, my move to Fort Collins from Napa, CA has been the most amazing of all. Packing my bags, selling my condo and making the move here has been a total act of faith. You have made it all worthwhile! I have fallen in love with the Whole Life spiritual community, and with Colorado. What’s not to love!

Through all my interactions during the week, in classes, and on Sunday, I have been blessed to get to know a bunch of folks in a more personal way. As we share from the depth of our being, bonds are created that are precious and true. I treasure each class experience, and look forward to being a part of many more lives as we deepen in our understanding of Life and spiritual truths.

My Sundays with you have become my most favorite day of the week. You have allowed me freedom to share in such a way that our time together is joyful and meaningful. We have had much fun together. I think of the touching Mother’s Day ritual of the moms beating the heartbeat of the Universe on the Mother Drum; the costumes at Halloween; the autumn dress-up day, complete with ball gowns and top hats; the outstanding music that stirs our souls. We have shared a number of rituals that have touched our hearts, and we have shared many a potluck that delighted our taste buds!

I am extremely appreciative of the folks who spent a very amazing Saturday co-creating our new Vision and Mission statements. We truly are “igniting an evolution of consciousness” in Fort Collins, and Northern Colorado. I like to think that we are creating a place where the Global Heart beats of Oneness and sings a song of divine potentiality.

I so appreciate the folks that show up to offer sacred service. You clean, greet and serve as ushers, provide food for hospitality, sell books, make repairs, beautify and bless the building and grounds, and lend a hand in the office. You serve on the board, vision for the highest good for Whole Life, and create the consciousness for Good and greater Good. With heartfelt gratitude, I give thanks to Bobie Champlin for her commitment to this historic facility and to the mastery with which she manages things in the office.

My intention for 2006 is to see this spiritual community as a haven for all who seek a personal relationship with Spirit in a consciousness of Wholeness, Unconditional Love and acceptance in Peace. I long to see Whole Life as a center for spiritual living where classes and special events complement our Sunday Services and provide “Beyond Sunday” opportunities for spiritual growth and personal expansion. I delight in the focus on the arts as we feature the gifts, talents and abilities of our community members.

I dream of a facility that is expansive, handicapped accessible, and provides space for conscious growth and significant impact. I dream of a youth program that provides a safe, welcoming space for children to be taught spiritual principles that assist parents in raising conscious kids. I dream of a diverse community where all are welcomed, accepted, loved and known. I look forward to expanding our practitioner core and teaching unique and intriguing classes and workshops that serve to make life easier and better as we deepen our walk with Spirit..

I give thanks for the precious building that houses Whole Life. The building’s historic status and special needs truly make our spiritual home a unique location in Old Town Fort Collins. As we move forward this year, I ask your support in conscious stewardship for beautification and maintenance of our home. As we take care of what we have, the perfect next home will be revealed.

In Light and Love,

President’s Report

Dearest Whole Life Church Family,

I want to start by honoring Rev. Cheri on her one year anniversary. This past year has been a “honeymoon” year filled with much joy, but also much change. It has required all of us to dig deep into our spiritual tool bag to remain patient and loving through this time of transition.

So here we are beginning the descent from the “New Year” mountain top into 2006, and I have to say that I’m excited about the possibilities for the Whole Life Church. Rev. Cheri has a year under her spiritual belt and is finding a sense of belonging, purpose and vision for the future.

This past year we developed new vision and mission statements. What spiritual principles can we embody to support our vision of an explosion of consciousness? One suggestion I have is inspired by 2006 being the Chinese Year of the Dog. Dogs are such wonderful teachers and examples for us. While each breed has different qualities and personalities, we also have our unique talents and gifts to share. There are 3 qualities in particular that I would like to offer up to you to embody at a higher level this year; faithfulness, unconditional love, and playfulness.

In January’s SOM magazine Dr. Michael Beckwith ways, “Thought communities must, if they’re going to remain viable, vibrate at a higher consciousness than the society around them.” What the church can do is teach the basic principles of Earnest Holmes, Don Miguel Ruiz in his book “The Four Agreements”, and many other New Thought writers, in classes and on Sunday morning.

What we can do as individuals is take advantage of these opportunities, and on a more personal level we can follow the plan that is my personal favorite:

Start each day with Love in your heart.

Be a loving presence throughout your day.

End your day with gratitude for the Love and Goodness that came your way.

Peace and Blessings to all,

Larry Werth, RScP

CORE Council President

Ecclesiastical Team

The Ecclesiastic Team at Whole Life Church is a partnership of the minister, practitioners, Ecclesiastical Manifestation Core, and Vision Core. These folks work consciously to implement our vision of a Co-Creative leadership process committed to the highest good for Whole Life.

Rev. Cheri Jensen, Senior Minister

Rev. Cheri Jensen is an ordained minister with the United Church of Religious Science, and is the Senior Minister of the Whole Life Church. Rev. Cheri is a heart-based speaker who loves to teach spiritual classes for practical living and enjoys counseling to reveal the answers that are always within.

Practitioners

Barbara Bue, RScP, Ministerial Intern

Barbara Bue RScP, transferred her Practitioner license to the Whole Life Church in 2005, after moving to Ft. Collins from Long Beach CA. She has been a Religious Scientist for over ten years and is currently attending Holmes Institute, where she hopes to receive her Master's degree in Consciousness Studies in 2007. She feels privileged to spend her internship hours working with Rev. Cheri and the Whole Life Church.

Linda Potter, RScP

Linda has been with Whole Life Church since 1995 and received her practitioner’s license in 2001. She served as the interim Community Spiritual

Leader in 2004.  Linda’s passion is for writing, teaching, and speaking and she treasures the opportunity to share her gifts with this community. She has recently

also become a regular contributor to Science of Mind magazine.

Judy Pueppke, RScP

Judy received her practitioner’s license in 1998 and most enjoys teaching and working with clients. Judy currently facilitates a weekly meditation here at the church. Judy tells us that she strives daily to recognize the perfection in everyone she encounters.

Larry Werth, RScP

Larry has attended Whole Life Church since 1997, and has been a Licensed Practitioner since 2001. He has most recently served as Core Council President.

Nancy Rehe, RScP,

Nancy released her license as Religious Science Practitioner on December 31, 2005. We honor Nancy for her sacred service.

Barbara Schaeffer, RScP Retired

Barbara chose retired status as Religious Science practitioner effective December 31, 2005. We honor Barbara for her sacred service.

Visioning Team

Cheryl Parker, Vision Core

Cheryl has attended Whole Life Church for approximately 8 years and is in the second year of Practitioner Training. Her passions are reading and studying New Thought philosophy along with other religious viewpoints. Cheryl is a great believer in achieving peace, balance and harmony in life through higher consciousness.

The Vision Core was chaired by Judith Hamman until early 2005. Barbara Bue, RScP was assigned leadership responsibilities in March of 2005. The Vision Team spent the majority of the year visioning for the highest good of Whole Life Church with focus on expansion and relocation.

The vision core is now chaired by Cheryl Parker, and includes Grace Zach, Barbara Bue, RScP and Rev. Cheri. All are welcome to attend the Vision Core which meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm.

Vision Core Report

The Visioning Core had an incredible year of insight and guidance around the growth and prosperity of the Whole Life Church. This year brought us the possibility of moving in to a larger building, as well as continued growth and support for the church and our minister. We have continued to open visioning to the larger community, and our monthly meetings are being attended by several additional people. We are a community that is guided and directed by visioning,so the more participants, the wider our vision becomes. We continue to meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is an hour and we welcome your presence.

Barbara Bue, RScP

Vision Core Leader 2005

The 2005

Core Council

Larry Werth, RScP, President

Larry has attended Whole Life Church since 1997, and has been a Licensed Practitioner since 2001. He has most recently served as Core Council President.

Viveka von Rosen, Vice President

Viveka Von Rosen has been a member of the Whole Life Church since 2003, and a part of the community since 2002. A student of New Thought for almost 10 years, she is presently studying to become a Practitioner and plans to continue on to the Holmes Institute’s Ministerial School.

Tom Harvey, Treasurer

Tom has been involved in Religious Science for 17 years and was a charter member of the Whole Life Church. Tom has completed extensive class work and has served on the church Board/Core Council for several terms over the years.

Rev. Cheri Jensen, Secretary

Linda Potter, RScP, OMC/EMC

Linda has been with Whole Life Church since 1995 and received her practitioner’s license in 2001. She served as the interim Community Spiritual

Leader in 2004.  Linda’s passion is for writing, teaching, and speaking and she treasures the opportunity to share her gifts with this community. She has recently

also become a regular contributor to Science of Mind magazine.

Barbara Bue, RScP, Vision Core Chair

Outgoing Core Council Members

Larry Werth, RScP, has completed 6 years on the Core Council and is not eligible for continued service.

Tom Harvey stepped in as Treasurer in December of 2004 and has served more years in Board service than he cares to remember.

Linda Potter, RScP, has completed 6 years on the Core Council and is not eligible for continued service.

These three folks are lovingly thanked for their commitment to whole life church, their sacred service, and their huge hearts.

Thank you Linda, Larry and Tom!

Candidates Nominated for 2006 Office

Barbara Bue 1 year term

JoAnn Grosswiler ` 3 year term

Rose Marie Studer 1 year term

Proposed Bylaws amendment

Background

In 2002, the Whole Life Church adopted a set of bylaws which established the Core Council structure of management for our church. These bylaws were modeled on the structure used by United Church of Religious Science. Unfortunately, many of the structures used by a larger organization do not apply to what we need to run our local church, and we find ourselves out of integrity with that structure. In order to create bylaws which support our new mission and vision, we are asking that the current bylaws, dated January 20, 2002 be suspended.

With member agreement, for a one year period, Whole Life Church of Religious Science will operate under the bylaws dated July 1997, which supported this community for many years prior to the adoption of the current format. During this one year period, the Board of Trustees will oversee the review and rewriting of bylaws that create a structure that is dynamic and flexible and supports our growth for the coming years. At our Annual Meeting in January 2007, we will present this new structure to you.

Proposal

Suspend the bylaws, dated January 20, 2002, and adopt the bylaws dated July, 1997 for a period of one year. During this time, the Board of Trustees will oversee the review and rewriting of bylaws that create a structure that is dynamic and flexible and supports our growth for the coming years. New bylaws will be presented at our Annual Meeting in January 2007.

Music

Gayan Gregory Long - Music Co-Director

Gayan (Gregory) is a leader, drummer, composer, storyteller, and singer. He leads sacred dances, rituals and retreats in the United State and Europe. He has two CD's of his own, "Padma Thunder" and "When Two or More are Gathered" (recorded with Pamela Robinson), and has appeared on twenty recordings. With firey traditional African rhythms, devotional chants from around the world, and stellar rhythmic and melodic accompaniment, Gayan has been passionately serving the Whole Life Church music ministry for seven years - taking over as music director in 2004.

Pamela Robinson - Music Co-Director

Pamela is a singer and a songwriter. She is a poet and a recording artist who has released original songs as well as instrumental work. Pamela is a multi-instrumentalist who plays soprano sax, penny whistle, guitar, keyboards and more. Pamela's talents are only exceeded by the depth of her heart. Whether raising the roof with a passionate horn solo or impishly tweaking the moment, she utilizes her impressive musical skills and heart to make a very human connection. In 2005, Pamela joined Gayan as Co-director of the Whole Life Church music ministry.

John Leisenring

John is a professor emeritus from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in the areas of trombone and jazz studies. Well known nationally and internationally as both a performer and teacher, he has performed in 35 states and 10 foreign countries, most recently a series of concerts in Bangkok, Thailand in July of 2005. John moved to Fort Collins in 2004, and has been playing with the Whole Life “band” since then, bringing both his considerable talents and his gentle humor to the community each Sunday.

Youth Church

Sara Johnson, Director

Sara is a native artist of Colorado. She has a life-long love for art and art education. A veteran public art educator for over twenty years, Sara continues to teach exclusive classes to adults and children dealing with creativity and the “artistic movement“. Mrs. Johnson holds a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Sara brings a loving Spirit to service which gifts not only the children, but the entire community.

Our Whole Life Church

2005 Volunteers!

We honor the sacred service of our blessed volunteers…

Cleaning Team: Ushers & Greeters

Judy Pueppke, Coordinator Barbara Coakley, Coordinator

Rick Bernum Fred Arnold

Bobie Champlin Fred Fell

Erma Klooz JoAnn Grosswiler

Bob Potter Tom Harvey

Loui Termeer Sarah Havelange

Margaret Helenschild

Hospitality Team: Dora Hildebrand

Wanda Werth, Coordinator Erma Klooz

Sandra Pilkington, Coordinator Ward Luthi

Margaret Helenschild Marcello Mainzer

Dora Hildebrandt Debi Mintener

Karen Mora Sandra Pilkington

Cheryl Parker Patrick Roff

Stephanie and Tyler Rayburn Carol Shonka

Rose Marie Studer Tom Shonka

Tammy Sullivan Regina Spencer

Mary Kay Weedum Mary Kay Wedum

Ryan Wells

Web Site: Dottie White

Bill Foster, Designer Marion Worth

Viveka von Rosen, Designer Grace Zach

Jamie Fredrickson

Vision Core:

Barbara Bue, Core Leader

Cheryl Parker, Core Leader

Grace Zach

Bookstore:

Kathy Harvey, Coordinator

Barbara Schaeffer, Coordinator

Bobie Champlin

Evelyn Dalton

Connie Lane

Mary Kay Weedum

Our Whole Life Church

2006 Volunteer Opportunities!

We honor the sacred service of our blessed volunteers…

Sacred Service is a spiritual practice which brings the distinct joy of serving. You are lovingly invited to share your joy in Sacred Service.

Bookstore

Coordinator & volunteers for weekly sales

Contact Rev. Cheri, 224-1206

Bylaws revision

Contact Larry Werth, RScP 498-9519

Building Fund Team:

Coordinator & volunteers who love holding the consciousness of financial abundance for our future building

Contact Rev. Cheri, 224-1206

Cleaning Team

For those who love bringing cleanliness to our facility, inside and outside

Contact Judy Pueppke, RScP, 225-1431

Hospitality

For those who love providing refreshments for Sundays and special events

Contact Sandra Pilkington, 225-0991

Nominating Team

Working with the Board to ensure committed and capable leadership

Contact Rev. Cheri, 224-1206

Sound & Audio

Recording on Sundays and duplicating the service on cds

Contact Gayan (Gregory) Long, 224-9452

Ushers & Greeters

Providing the welcoming smiles, helpful assistance and conscious collection of giving

Contact Barbara Coakley, 225-2890

Vision Team

All are welcome to participate consciously every first Monday of each month.

Contact Cheryl Parker, 223-4896

Website

Contact Viveka von Rosen, 484-1025

Highlights of 2005

Rev. Cheri Jensen was hired as Senior minister as of January 2005. She was sent to San Diego for the United Church of Religious Science Annual Gathering, and to Asilomar for the United Church of Religious Science Annual Summer Conference. These events offer informational, educational and renewal opportunities.

Barbara Bue, RScP came on board as practitioner and ministerial student intern; appointed head of Vision Core.

Judy Pueppke, RScP started a weekly meditation on Thursdays at 11am.

Statistics:

v 19 = New Members Whole Life welcomed in 2005!

v 7 = Number of classes

v 49 = Folks who took classes

v 61 = Number of people attending Sunday Services, average per week

v 4 = Number of guests, average per week

v 7 = Number of children, average per week

The Hispanic Seventh Day Adventists, who have rented since Whole Life acquired the church building, were released from their lease. They vacated the premises January 2006. Three months notice was given to this wonderful group, in the spirit of growth and a more expansive program for Whole Life, They leave behind loving energy and the storage facility in the back yard. We send them to their new home with gratitude and prayers for their highest good.

Office Happenings:

Bobie Champlin was hired as Administrative Assistant in July.

We blessed our old copier goodbye, and welcomed a new copier in January 2006. The 5 year lease on the previous copier was complete, and we now have expanded copier capabilities, including color!

Our bookkeeping is now managed by an independent contractor, Karen Lyons, Care-n-4-Books.

The entire facility is being revamped to provide better functionality. There are many opportunities for beautification, function and ease.

Classes & Workshops:

v Foundations Class was taught three times in 2005. A morning class was offered last spring.

v Self Mastery with Linda Potter, RScP was offered last winter.

v Treatment & Meditation with Linda Potter, RScP just finished in December.

v Financial Freedom with Rev. Cheri and Barbara Bue, RScP, was experienced in late spring.

v “Are You There Yet” (a non-accredited class) was facilitated in the morning with Barbara Bue, RScP and in the evening during the summer with Rev. Cheri.

v Discovery Class, which is offered on a regular basis after Sunday services, was added to educated new folks about Religious Science.

v Personal Visioning Workshop, facilitated by Barbara Bue, RScP, provided the understanding and experience of visioning for your life.

v See It, Create It, Believe It, Visioning and collage workshop was totally enjoyed by 17 folks in late December. Barbara Bue, RScP and Denae Parker set the tone and created the space for personal visioning and possibility. Not to be missed next year!

v Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting book group met in late spring.

v Living in the Spiritual Zone book group met in the fall.

Guest Speakers:

v Linda Potter shared her insights and growth throughout the year.

v Paul Polak of IDE (International Development Enterprises braved a snowstorm in April to stir our souls as he lives the Global Heart.

v Rev. Cynthia James, from Mile Hi Church of Religious Science, spoke and sang as guest speaker in May.

v Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson visited in August to nurture Practitioners and thrill the congregation with her wild and wonderful message of Love. Her workshop was well attended.

v Phil Jones, the amazing Didgeridoo Guy, was our guest in September, sharing his powerful message of Oneness as he spoke, sang and played his didgeridoo.

v Gary Quinn, Living in the Spiritual Zone, was our guest speaker in November. His dynamic talk was followed by a well-attended workshop on personal empowerment.

Events:

v Rev. Cheri’s Installation in June was a glorious, beautiful celebration of dedication to ministry at Whole Life Church.

v The Annual Picnic with Creative Living folks was a delight. Wanda Werth made the event happen with such joy!

v WLC made an offer on a building on Strauss Cabin Road as our new church home. Building Fund Campaign raised $47,900, which is in a savings account.

v The Harvest Dinner expanded consciously with a record attendance and a record fundraising of $2400. Humorist and musician, Chuck Pyle, provided amusing and touching entertainment. Thanks to the many folks who served to make this a success

v The ShoeBox Ministry served 49 children in Larimer County, with additional $220 given from proceeds from the Harvest Dinner. Big thanks to Tyler & Stephanie Rayburn and Wanda Werth.

v WLC was represented at the Fall Holistic Fair. Folks were introduced to a new possibility for spiritual nourishment.

v Thanksgiving Eve Service was a success as nearly 40 folks came to hear beautiful readings of gratitude, enjoy sweet sounds from Pamela Robinson and John Leisenring, and set intentions for greater gratitude for the coming year.

v Winter Solstice Candlelight Service at City Park Center offered a new perspective for the holidays. Over 100 folks came, enjoyed and shared in the sacred candlelighting ceremony. Fabulous music was offered by our musicians and special guest, Barb Pons.

v Bridal Festival in early January 2006 showcased our facility as a desirable wedding location for those enchanted with a quaint, historic location. Be sure to check out the new wedding brochure!

Music:

We continue to be blessed by outstanding musicians, Gayan (Gregory) Long, Pamela Robinson and John Leisenring.

v Plans are in the works for digital recording of talks (and other events). This means we will be able to record digitally and sell CDs rather than tapes! Intention is set to acquire a headset for Rev. Cheri for better recording sound.

Guest Musicians:

v Barb Pons shared her musical soul on special occasions throughout the year.

v Jan Garrett & JD Martin came in August to share their special music and loving hearts.

v Mary Buirgy blessed our services with her vocals and keyboard.

v Sarah Lawton drummed her way into our hearts.

Building Improvements-Completed and Requested:

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