Friends,

As a community of faith, we at Foundry Church have much to be thankful for this year. We have come a long way since last July, and the path ahead beckons with promise.

We will soon welcome Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli to our pulpit. We will begin celebrating our bicentennial year this summer. And we are prepared to go forward with major building renovations, which will strengthen our missions and ministries for generations to come.

Under the leadership of Rev. Dean Snyder, Foundry continued to be a beacon of hope in the world, spreading the good news that God loves all of His children. We welcomed Rev. Frank Schaefer into our membership days after he was defrocked for presiding at the same-sex wedding of his son. We mobilized to make chronic homelessness an issue in the Washington mayoral race. And we have continued to minister to our neighbors and to each other in a myriad of meaningful and even life-changing ways.

I truly believe the world is a better place, and the transformative love of Jesus Christ reaches more people, because of Foundry Church.

All of us on the Management Board are committed to the missions and ministry of this great church. Over the last year, we have taken several steps to improve operations, which we believe will strengthen Foundry in the years to come.

Our biggest task, of course, was to prepare for Dean’s retirement and for the arrival of a new senior minister.

We took this opportunity to re-evaluate the role of our senior minister. What we found is that we had been asking our senior minister to do, in effect, two jobs. The first is the role of the preacher, teacher and leader. The second is the role of a chief of staff, who oversees the day-to-day functions of the church.

ANNUAL REPORT of the MANAGEMENT BOARD 2014

Letter from the President Board MembersDan Vock, President

William (Bill) McLeod, Vice President

Jill Barker, Secretary

Louise Franklin, Treasurer

Paula BlairJane NorthernBeth ScottLarry SlagleNicole Woo

Fellowship time at Foundry.

We decided to split the duties between our senior minister and a chief of staff. We were delighted to hear that Ginger was appointed as our senior minister and that Rev. Dawn Hand was reappointed to Foundry to assume the duties of executive pastor/chief of staff.

The Board has worked with Ginger, Dawn and Dean to prepare for the upcoming transition. We have been impressed by Ginger’s enthusiasm, her thoughtfulness and her commitment to Foundry’s values. We believe Foundry will continue to thrive under her leadership.

Another of the Board’s top priorities this year was to improve financial reporting. As you know, we were still getting caught up on our audits at this time last year. I am happy to report that, as of this writing, our audits for 2013 are complete. The staff has cleared up a backlog of audits and has incorporated the suggestions of the auditors to improve reporting. On recommendation from the Finance Committee, the Board has also commissioned a Audit Committee in keeping with best practices for governing non-profit organizations. The Audit Committee conducts internal audits and oversees the external audit process. We have already seen increased efficiency in the process resulting from this separation of duties.

Another major priority of the Board has been the Mission Possible capital campaign and building renovation. We experienced delays in launching the renovations because we needed current audits to apply for bank loans. Personally, I am very happy to see how faithful the Foundry community has been through those delays. Because of your steadfastness, we are in a strong financial position now as we consider a loan to fund the first, crucial stage of renovations.

I believe that, in its second year, the Management Board has grown into its role. We have improved communications. We have better defined our relationship with staff. We have included more lay leaders into our decision-making processes. Of course, we still have much work to do, and we welcome your input.

Let us all work together as we fulfill our call to loveGod, love each other and change the world.

Yours in Christ,

Daniel C. VockPresident, Management Board

Fellowship before a worship service.

Dan Vock, President

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The committee members are Paula Blair*, Lynn Kim, Jan Lawrence, and Larry Slagle* (Chair) and Jim Walker.

Candidates for Ministry (as Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses) Foundry has as candidates for ordination as: T.C. Morrow, Elder; Leo Yates, Deacon; Melanie Ollett, Elder; and Deryl Davis, Deacon; as candidate for commissioning as deaconess: Logan Alley. We congratulate Laura Markle-Downton, who was commissioned as a Provisonal Elder at the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference on May 30, 2014.

Staff Structure The Personnel Committee reviewed proposed changes in the organizational structure of Foundry’s staff and supported the proposal to establish an Executive Pastor position. The committee drafted new position descriptions for both the new Executive Pastor and the Senior Pastor. The Executive Pastor serves as Chief of Staff in the new structure. The Senior Pastor will focus on preaching, visioning, fundraising and representing Foundry in the community, and the world.

Staff Changes Personnel Committee members participated in accomplishing staff changes in the Finance department and filling the vacant position for Director of Social Justice.

Performance Management The committee recommended a simpler, goal-focused approach to managing staff performance. The committee drafted a performance evaluation for the Senior Pastor that was approved by the Management Board and forwarded to the Baltimore-Washington Conference.

Church Profile and Senior Pastor Transition The committee drafted a church profile as required by the Book of Discipline preparatory to a change in senior pastors. The profile, adopted by the Management Board, was accompanied by a letter to the Bishop that articulated Foundry’s values and emphasized the unique qualities of the congregation. A portion of the letter read as follows:

“For the last 20 years, Foundry has been an evolving congregation. It has become younger, more inclusive, and more transient. It has welcomed the marginalized, the un-churched, persons shunned elsewhere, and those whose faith traditions have left them unfulfilled, disappointed, and ready to reject religion altogether. Foundry’s evolution has resulted in a large, vibrant, dynamic, and socially conscious downtown congregation. It has also made Foundry especially vulnerable to changes that threaten its unique character and culture.

More than

230

people participated

in the Spring & Fall

GDOS projects!

FOUNDRY FACTS

Personnel Committee Report

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The committee members are Jill Barker*, Tara Holeman, Doug Kim, Chuck Lisenbee, Cathy O’Sullivan, and Beth Scott* (Chair); (James Abbott recused himself from the committee during the Board election).

The charter of this committee is to enhance Management Board members’ effectiveness. This includes reviewing the policies of the Board and ensuring proper succession via the Board nomination process. The Governance Committee managed the process of nominating candidates to run for the three Board seats for the 2014-2017 term. The Annual Conference delegates from 2013 to 2016 are: Ann Brown Birkel, Tracy Collins, James Early, Jan Lawrence and T.C. Morrow. Alternate: Paula Blair. Recent accomplishments: The Governance Committee has recommended that Foundry register itself under Washington, DC’s “New Act” regarding non-profit and religious institutions. This registration will give Foundry access to additional governance resources. The Governance Committee also developed a conflict of interest policy for the Management Board. Both of these policies were adopted by the Board. Upcoming Priorities: The committee has identified and is working on addressing several policy needs, including, in order of priority: 1. Code of Conduct and related elements a. Whistleblower b. Confidentiality c. Reporting requirements to church & government d. Compliance (legal and COC compliance), including training and enforcement2. IT and IT security3. Facility safety, usage, and emergency preparation4. Establishment of a periodic policy review process5. Procedures for filling Board seats vacated mid-term

Foundry enjoys three attributes that have attracted its young, diverse, and socially conscious population: excellent preaching that adheres to progressive thought and focuses on contemporary issues, world class music, and an emphasis on social justice and inclusion. An estimated thirty percent of those who attend are members of the LGBTQ community. The congregation relishes this aspect of our diversity, as shown by its vote (by a margin of 367-8) to support marriage equality. By its vote and its actions our members have signaled their frustration and impatience with the denomination’s discriminatory rules.”

Governance Committee Report

Palm Sunday celebration.

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The committee members are Bill McLeod* (Chair), Jane Northern* and Dan Vock*.

This past year has been an exciting time for the Facilities & Operations Committee. While some of you may find working with this old building dull, we find it fascinating and an indication of a transition in our congregation as we embark on the next 100 years of Foundry.

Bicentennial Chair Paula Blair has taken the lead on this energetic committee that continues to grow. The celebrations will be kicked off this summer on Sunday August 24, 2014 when new banners and a hymn will be revealed. An old-fashioned tent revival reenactment by Foundry will occur at West River Methodist Church Camp near Deale, Maryland on August 30, 2014 during the regular family camp Labor Day weekend. A video history project just published four wonderful videos on the Foundry website. A history brochure of the church has been published. There are big plans for 2014 and 2015. If you are willing to dress in costume, march in a parade, build a float, reenact the burning of Washington, or sell some hats on line, you are invited to join this fun committee.

Mission Possible Co-Chair Paul Hazen (and until recently co-chair Oni Blair) did a yeoman’s job fundraising and planning the renovation of our aged building, which is really three facilities attached by hallways. Phase I, with a $5.5 million budget, will include:• New elevator beside the bell tower staircase • New reception area with fellowship hall on the first floor • New bathrooms, HVAC, removing pillars from the parlor and chapel• Opening up the covered stained glass windows on the first floor• New pew cushions, carpet, sound system, and air handler will be installed in the sanctuary

Upon completion of Phase I, the Board will assess the remaining projects for inclusion in Phase II such as burying the fire suppression lines in the walls; and renovating the existing fellowship hall, second floor bathrooms, and kitchen. Moisture in the choir room was a growing problem. A $5,000 dehumidifier was installed on the ceiling and plumbed into a drain to reduce moisture in the room. This will be addressed permanently in Phase I of our Mission Possible building renovation.

Facilities & Operations Committee Report

Getting ready for the Bicentennial.

$1.4 million in the first year of

our three year “Mission Possible”

Capital Campaign!

FOUNDRY FACTS

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As mentioned in last year’s annual report, homeless people sleeping on the steps of Foundry have become an ongoing challenge. Because this is a sensitive issue, the committee in conjunction with staff, volunteers and outreach workers from Neighbors Consejo in Mount Pleasant, conducted a year-long study. Most of the people sleeping on the steps at night are day laborers, and they are mostly respectful of our church. However, some chronically homeless also sleep on the steps, which can causes problems with defecation, urination, intoxication, drug use, and psychotic episodes. We are working with the Metro Police Department to combat the problems. MPD has parked a squad car in front of our church to prevent further problems. We will continue to monitor this delicate situation.

The History & Archives Ministry Team recommended that the painting of Lucy Hayes remain in Foundry’s collection since it has been in the building since the 1890’s. Mrs. Hayes attended Foundry and the painting was gifted to the church because of her activism here. The portrait and its gilt frame are being conserved at this time and should be available for viewing by our bicentennial celebration. Children participating in worship.

The committee members are Daniel Gri, Leah Loeffert, Mandi Janis Stewart and Nicole Woo* (Chair).

The Audit Committee was formed by Foundry’s Management Board at its August 2013 meeting. The committee has been meeting monthly since October. The Management Board has proposed that, upon approval of the Church Conference on June 1, 2014, the Audit Committee become a standing committee of the Board.

The Audit Committee performs financial spot checks, which consist of looking periodically at various aspects of Foundry’s financial and accounting records, such as bank and investment account statements, donation tally sheets, bank account reconciliations, and quarterly pledge statements.

Audit Committee Report

FIRST international youth mission

trip to Turkey!

FOUNDRY FACTS

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The committee members are Jill Barker*, Clareice Chaney, Jack Davis, Louise Franklin* (Treasurer), Matt Hansen and Jane Northern*.

The committee’s primary focus is to provide financial oversight by monitoring financial performance and establishing financial management practices as needed. In this capacity the committee in conjunction with the staff has seen to the completion of audits through 2012 and is in the process of creating a new financial policy manual.

Foundry ended 2013 operating in the black to the tune of $8,567.71. This is despite having to dip into Capital Reserves for $45,000, to address moisture problems in the choir room. The committee is particularly pleased with this given that the budget was balanced with an anticipated deficit of $100,000.00 – for this we greatly thank the staff for their frugality. Apportionments were paid in a much more timely fashion compared with previous years and a new Director of Financial Services was hired.

The first quarter of 2014 shows a drop in revenues compared with the same period in 2013. This change is being analyzed by staff and action will be taken to address this change.

The Finance Committee is also charged with analyzing the details of any major financial undertaking.

Finance Committee Report

The Audit Committee has coordinated with Foundry’s external auditors and staff to ensure that the 2013 audit was completed in a timely manner. We are pleased to report that Foundry’s financial staff performed well. This resulted in a smooth audit process this year.

In addition, the Audit Committee has reviewed some of the financial procedures and internal controls at Foundry and made relevant recommendations to the Management Board. The Audit Committee has also been working with the Finance Committee on a board-staff contract for financial accountability, which will clearly delineate the various financial and accounting roles and responsibilities of Foundry’s staff, board, and relevant committees.

13 confirmands

completed the confirmation

journey!

FOUNDRY FACTS

Foundry’s popular Annual Picnic.7

As such, we carefully analyzed the details of the proposed loan solicitation and structure with staff and the Mission Possible team. We recommended that the Board authorize staff to develop the Washington First Bank term sheet into a binding loan proposal for consideration by the Church Conference on June 1, 2014.

The committee regularly recommends the Board take certain actions it deems necessary to ensure and preserve a healthy state of financial affairs. In the past year the committee has recommended that the board create a separate internal audit committee whose responsibilities include conducting financial spot checks, overseeing the audit process, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, overseeing the financial reporting process and any other duties as assigned by the Board. This committee was commissioned during the August 2013 Board meeting, and the Board proposes that it become a permanent committee of the Board through a change in the bylaws to be voted on at the June Church Conference.

The Finance Committee then moved its attention to the Endowment Fund and the Gift Acceptance Policy and recommended their adoption to the Board. These structures provide a vehicle and guidelines for members to designate donations to Foundry as part of their personal estate planning. The Endowment Fund provides stipulations regarding how the funds can be used and the Gift Acceptance Policy outlines what type of donations can be made. These were both unanimously adopted during the Charge Conference held on December 3, 2013.

Foundry volunteers take on many roles.

Walk-in Mission serves

50-60 clients per

week!

FOUNDRY FACTS

1 *Denotes a board member. Learn about how to become involved in a board committee by contacting the board: ManagementBoard@foundryumc.org2 Starting with the 2013 audit, this process is now handled by the Audit Committee.

Propel sermon series:

approximately

100

people engaged in

small groups!

FOUNDRY FACTS

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Giving Beyond Operating Budget

Mission Possible Giving

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Social Justice missions received approximately $75,000 from Foundry’s 2013 budget. Foundry members donated approximately $110,000 more for other missions such as Saturday Morning Cooking Mission, LGBTQ Advocacy, Great Day of Service and Green Mission. Challenging Study programs received approximately $11,000 from Foundry’s 2013 budget. Learn more about how to participate in social justice missions and challenging study programs on the Foundry website www.foundryumc.org.

Giving Trends

The joy of the Sacrament of Baptism.

Collected OVER

$30,000 to help support

Frank Schaefer!*

FOUNDRY FACTS

*A United Methodist clergy that was defrocked for officiating his son’s same-gender wedding.

Finance Committee Report Continued

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Foundry’s 2014 Operating Budget

Foundry’s Core Values

We believe in Jesus Christ. Everything we do begins with Christ. We remember how he

ministered to the poor, fed the hungry, healed the sick, befriended sinners, welcomed the shunned and sacri�ced himself to save us. He rose

from the dead and gives us hope.

We honor humanity as well as divinity. We believe all people are children of God, and we treat them that way.

We serve God by serving others.We remember the second of Christ’s greatest commandments is to love each other. We make

personal commitments to working with people in our neighborhood and around the world.

We celebrate diversity. We make especially sure that people who feel excluded elsewhere are welcomed and invited to be an integral part of our congregation.

We worship joyfully. We sing and pray and study with passion and intellect and energy. We are an Easter people, and we are glad.

We welcome the hard work of prophecy. Our close proximity to power gives us the chance to speak for the powerless. We are mindful that prophets examine themselves closely before sharing their message with the world.

We believe our minds are great gifts from God. We are intellectually honest and curious. We view science, scholarship and other religious traditions as tools to discover the wonder of God’s Word and creation.

We cherish God’s gifts. God blesses us with time, talent, money, opportunity and the Earth we now call home. We strive to be responsible stewards of God’s great bounty.