Summary of the PCC meeting held on Monday 6^th October 2025 

This was an extra-ordinary meeting to discuss Finance and Parish Share.

After Prayers and Apologies for Absence, Minutes of the Last Meeting were signed. 

Matters Arising: Still need to discuss Christmas Tree festival at St Gabriel’s with the Guides 

Finance: We estimate £11k deficit this year and after a detailed discussion the only real saving we can make is to reduce what we pay to in Parish Share. We undertook an 8% rise this year but agreed to suspend the December payment saving £5075, which is much the same as 2024. It was also agreed to freeze next year’s payment at the same level despite the Diocese having asked for a further 10%. (The vicar abstains from these votes because he is also a trustee of the Diocesan Board of Finance).  We agreed a debit card for Jackie Moore so she can deposit money at the Post Office.  We also agreed to transfer half of the money in the Current Account into the Savings Account for more interest. There will be a Stewardship push in November from 2^nd -23^rd November and. Rachel Lawson will be our auditor. 

Vision Planning: The Vicar thanked those who went to the away day last Sunday and had summarised the discussion in the Newsletter. He will meet with the wardens and awayday leaders and we will promote the KYCKYN (Know Your Church Know Your Neighbourhood) course starting 4^th November to run fortnightly.

The Vicar will be on holiday from 10^th - 25^th October and on Jury Service from 27^th October - 7^th November.  

Authorised Lay Ministry: Helen Swann and Nigel Coates have completed their core and specialist modules in Pastoral Work and Education and Worship. Both are already undertaking various tasks and roles and we are exploring what else they might do.  They will be commissioned with prayer at 10am on Sunday 23^rd November.

Next meeting: Monday 24^th November at 7.15pm (after Taizé worship).