Usually, when we say that we’re ‘glad to see the back’ of someone, we’re saying that we’re relieved that, with their departure, a difficult chapter is over. Not so, for me, with churchwardens. You see, very often, the view I have of churchwardens is of their backs as, wands in hand, they lead me into…
Independent audit finds ‘safeguarding first’ philosophy and ‘solid foundation’ In June 2024 the diocese underwent an independent audit of our safeguarding work, carried out by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in…
At our APCM today, we said goodbye and thank you to all those who have served so diligently on the PCC but have now stood down ….. until next time! Gill Long – Churchwarden Darlene Britt Ann Morris
At today’s APCM we welcomed three new members and one member who re-stood for election:- Ade Colbrook – also elected as Electoral Roll Officer Amanda Herbert Sally Watson Edmund Strainge – Emeritus Warden and re-elected to the PCC People of God, Christ invites each of us to faithful discipleship and service. We are all called…
Our APCM will be in a different format this year as it will form part of, and be, an act of worship and commissioning in the life of the community. The service will take place on Sunday 3rd March commencing at 10 am Take a look at Andrea’s covering letter explaining the “format” in more…
At our recent PCC meeting, Andrea took the oppportunity to present a small gift to Gill in recognition of her service on the PCC. Gill will be standing down at the APCM as Church Warden and this was therefore her last PCC meeting….. for now! Thank you Gill from all on the PCC. …
Dear incumbents, churchwardens and treasurers As we begin 2024, we wanted to write to you to thank you for your hard work and generosity over the last year in all that you have done to raise parish share. We are delighted that 4 of our deaneries still managed to meet their parish share in full…
Electoral Roll Revision 4th – 17th Feb If you wish to join the Church family and be able to participate and vote in the APCM your name should be on the Church Electoral Roll. To join or amend any existing details application forms will be available in church or can be downloaded here.
An update from our Safeguarding Officer – Sarah Varnom
At the Annual Meeting, held on the 14th May 2023 the following were elected Churchwardens: Martin Dines Gill Long Lay Members of the Deanery Synod: Angela Williams Jennifer Pratley Maria Skoyles Lay Members of the PCC: Sue Fenn (Secretary) Jane Dines (Treasurer) Tricia Hughes (Electoral Roll Officer) Amanda Bennett (Music Co-Ordinator) Sarah Varnom (Safeguarding Officer)…