Summary of the PCC meeting held on Monday 31^st July 2025

After Prayers, Apologies for Absence and Welcomes to Nigel Coates and Helen Swann, the minutes of the 9^th June meeting were signed correct.

Matters arising Money raised at soup lunches will go to the Ghanaian Children`s Trust from September to December, Christian Aid from January to April and to the Ethiopian Medical Project from May to July.

Safeguarding: The new Diocesan Safeguarding Team are reviewing the diocesan web-site, leadership training and the current DBS provider.  A few people need to renew their Safeguarding training and everyone is asked to check the web-site for their training record.

Eco-Church: The Vicar expressed delight that we had achieved our Gold Award and we are looking for a date to celebrate. The bishop would like to be present. Ideas include a faith lunch, entertainment and invited guests.

Finance: We have now changed bank from Barclays to the Co-op.  Dorothy Frankland and Sue Flood approved s new signatories. The contract with Church Desk was agreed for a further three years. Ken Douthwaite has secured a £1,500 grant for Place of Welcome from the John Laing Foundation.

Vision Planning: Following the consultation, Nigel Coates has put together some options choices for discussion: 1. Maintain the status quo and see how long we can survive; 2. Work hard obtaining grants for things like alternative heating, insulation and hall development; 3. concentrate on maximising our use of the church, sell or lease the hall for community use.  These are notional rather definitive and we will arrange a Vision Planning Day for anyone to attend in the autumn.

Future dates:

31^st August        Visit by Yvette Daniel    14^th September Harvest Festival

22^nd September – 5^th October  Fairtrade Fortnight

FRANCISTIDE – save the date!

3^rd October           Transitus Service & Eucharist   4^th October Ceilidh

5^th October           Dedication service      15^th November Wine Tasting

29^th November     Christmas Market       Next meeting 15^th September