PCC News - June 2009

The PCC met on June 17th, when the following matters were discussed:-

Finance - Regular giving covering parish share at present, but additional fund raising required to enable outstanding bills to be paid for extra work undertaken during church renovations. £30,000 in total required to meet debts. Fundraising programme would have to be undertaken over a four year period with priority given to repayment of loans received to enable immediate bills to be paid. Congregation would  be fully informed

Youth Worker - Kim Morgan-Jones had been appointed to start on August 24th

Worship & Spirituality Group - Summer Talks programme around the subject of Eco-Church. Possible outdoor service at Kingsbury Water Park

Mission & Outreach Group - Welcome cards in use and sidespersons letters to be prepared. Ford Festival on July 19th - stall booked - rota for manning. Welcome leaflet for new households to be discussed later

Pastoral & Social Group - Ongoing events planned including Anne and Mick's Around the World in 60 Days plus cheese and wine on July 11th, Mamma Mia evening on September 12th, Skittles Harvest evening on October 10th and Fireworks and Music on November 7th. Nearly new sale suggested - to be arranged

Building & Finance Group - Lettings policy for Hall and Centre approved. Finance had been covered in discussions regarding fundraising

Organ - Invitation received to relaunch of organ in church at Dijon on September 26th 2009. List for names, preferred method of travel, etc. to be posted for those interested in attending