The Finance Support Committee exists to support the Council in its management of the Church's finances. Each Fall the Committee estimates the expected income for the upcoming year and crafts a draft budget that is within reach of that amount for presentation and approval at the annual Congregational Meeting. The expected income is determined on the basis of both Faith Promises received from Stewardship as well as historical giving of non-pledging members. The Financial Secretary [paid staff] manages the income by providing for Faith Promise envelopes and an auto-withdrawl program called Simply Giving, tallies the income weekly, and provides quarterly statements of giving to each member. The Financial Administrator [also paid staff] handles all expenditures for the Congregation, generates an array of reports, assures accurate bookkeeping and drives the budget creation process. In addition the Committee reviews income and expenses and reports monthly to the Council, and updates the Congregation several times throughout the year. This group is also responsible for assuring that the Church has adequate insurance, submits an annual summary of finances, membership, attendance, and so forth to the Synod, and arranges for an annual audit by the Audit Committee. The Committee is made up of a Chair, the Financial Administrator, the Financial Secretary, the Council Treasurer, a Council representative, and any number of other Church members who wish to participate. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.